ABB IRC5 Robot Controllers
General
The ABB IRC5 Robot Controller contains the electronics required to control the manipulator, additional axes, and peripheral equipment on the robot. There are four (4) IRC5 robot controllers in this cell, each used to control a single ABB IRB 6700 Robot.
The controller unit contains a computer unit, a safety interface, and space for standard and custom options. The controller also contains the system software, RobotWare-OS, which includes all basic functions for operation and programming.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Main Power Selector Switch | This is a Selector switch that controls the main power on or main power off. The switch has provisions for placing a padlock to lockout device when in the Off position. |
| B | Safety Chain LED's | Displays status and errors on the safety chain. |
| C | FlexPendant Connector | FlexPendant Socket Connector. The connector must be in manual mode to use. If the system is not shut down when disconnecting the FlexPendant, it will go into an emergency stop state. |
| D | Service Outlet | 115/230V 200W Service Power Outlet. |
| E | FlexPendant | Teach Pendant Unit (TPU)is a hand-held unit to perform may of the task involved when operating the robot system: running programs, jogging the manipulator, modifying robot programs, etc. |
Major Components
The ABB IRC5 Robot Controller features the following interior components.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Computer Unit | Central processing unit of the controller, responsible for managing the overall operation of the robot system. It typically includes a powerful computer with processors, memory, and other hardware components that handle the robot's computational tasks, such as motion control, programming, and communication. |
| B | Expansion Board | The expansion board in an ABB IRC5 robot controller is an optional module that provides additional functionality and customization options to the robot system. This unit can give additional I/O ports, Fieldbus communications, additional communication interfaces, hardware updates, and customized functionality. |
| C | Panel Board Unit | Serves as the main interface for controlling and programming ABB robots. It may also provide access to other functions such as robot calibration, motion control, and I/O configuration. |
| D | Drive System | Converts electrical power from the main power supply into the appropriate form for driving the robot's motors per axis. |
| E | Axis Computer | Controls the robot's axes, which are the individual motors that drive the robot's joints. |
