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Except as may be expressly stated anywhere in this manual, nothing herein shall be construed as any kind of guarantee or warranty by ABB for losses, damage to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.
Connecting power supply to the control module ..........2.5.6 Connecting communication cables between IRC5 Panel Mounted Drive Module and control module .................. 2.5.7 Connecting fan unit to IRC5 Panel Mounted Drive Module ......2.5.8 Connecting a FlexPendant ................ 2.5.9 Connectors on the computer unit ...............
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Installation of external operator's panel, IRC5 ..........2.9.3 Installation of external enabling device ............2.9.4 Installation of DeviceNet I/O, Gateways and encoder interface units, IRC5 ..2.9.5 Installation of conveyor tracking module ............2.9.6 Installing the EPS board DSQC 646 for Electronic Position Switches ....
• maintenance personnel. • repair personnel. Prerequisites Maintenance/repair/installation personnel working with an ABB Robot must: • be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/repair/maintenance work. References Reference Document ID Product manual - IRC5 3HAC047136-001...
Product documentation Categories for user documentation from ABB Robotics The user documentation from ABB Robotics is divided into a number of categories. This listing is based on the type of information in the documents, regardless of whether the products are standard or optional.
ABB Ltd and its entities are not liable for damage and/or loss related to such security breaches, any unauthorized access, interference, intrusion, leakage and/or theft of data or information.
Limitation of liability Any information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as a warranty by ABB that the industrial robot will not cause injury or damage even if all safety instructions are complied with. The information does not cover how to design, install and operate a robot system, nor does it cover all peripheral equipment that can influence the safety of the robot system.
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EN ISO 13849-1 Annex C, D and E resulting in the values as specified in the following table. See the SISTEMA/ABB FSDT libraries for details of the safety functions. IRC5 Single and IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller Safety function...
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1.35x10E-07 Conclusion according to EN ISO 13849-1:2015 The IRC5 controller safety system has a safety category 3 with performance level PL d according to EN ISO 13849-1 using the simplified method of chapter 4.5.4 of EN ISO 13849-1 and thus fulfils the safety performance requirement of the robot safety standard EN ISO 10218-1.
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The emergency stop function is a complementary protective measure and shall not be applied as a substitute for safeguarding measures or safety functions. Note For IRC5, a safety input on the panel board that is initiated, must remain active for at least 1.5 s. Stop category configuration for IRC5 The stop category for the safety input can be configured, see Technical reference manual - System parameters.
An IRC5 controller with a physical key for the mode selector, is designed so that the key fits on all IRC5 controllers, unless unique keys are ordered.
The manipulator can move unexpectedly at any time. DANGER Troubleshooting on the controller while powered on must be performed by personnel trained by ABB or by ABB field engineers. A risk assessment must be done to address both robot and robot system specific hazards.
2.1 Overview General There are two versions of the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller(PMC). PMC small is used for small robots and PMC large is used for large robots. The controller always consists of one control module and one drive module.
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This is particularly important for the safety equipment to maintain the safety integrity of the installation. Equipment The following parts can be delivered with the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller: Part. no. Description Note...
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Continued Note Because the parts of the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller can be mounted with varying space apart, there is no guarantee that the standard cables are long enough. In some cases there may be a need to create your own customized cables.
2.2 Installation activities 2.2 Installation activities Prerequisites The following section details the main steps on how to unload, transport, install and connect the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller modules. Overview of the installation Action Detailed in Unpack the delivered IRC5 Panel Mounted Unpacking the controller on page 45 Controller.
Note If the controller is going to be stored before unpacking and installation, read the following information regarding storage conditions. Storage conditions The table below shows the recommended storage conditions for the IRC5 controller: Parameter Value Min. ambient temperature -25°C (-13°F) Max.
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Complete controller max. 60 kg Control module 14 kg Drive module 40 kg Weight of additional equipment The table below shows the weight for equipment used with the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller: Equipment Weight Transformer 13-51 kg Inductor 5.2 kg...
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Continued Cabinet cooling If the cabinet where the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller is mounted needs cooling depends on the power dissipation and the surface area of the cabinet. A heat test is necessary to get any exact answers. A rough estimation can be made using the following calculations.
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Continued Installing the modules in a cabinet The IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller modules should be mounted on a rack system in a cabinet. The recommended minimum depth of the cabinet is 400 mm for PMC small and 500 mm for PMC large. The cabinet must fulfill the requirements specified Protection class on page The following procedure details how to install the IRC5 Panel Mounted modules.
PE and an N conductor. xx1700001311 xx1700001310 Not recommended power supply systems The following systems are not recommended by ABB: TT system (separate ground rods) Resistance grounded secondary system If this kind of system must be used, the If this kind of system must be used, the...
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TT system (separate ground rods) Resistance grounded secondary system xx1700001312 xx1700001313 Not allowed power supply systems The following systems are not allowed by ABB: Un-symmetric system IT system (ungrounded secondary) These transformers provide un-symmetric The voltage between phases and ground is phase voltages with respect to ground.
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A Primary/input B Secondary/output Mains line filter A mains line filter is included in the IRC5 Panel Mounted controller, ensuring compliance with EN/IEC 61000-6-4. Additional types of external filters may be used, provided they are approved by regional standards. For further information refer to regional power supply standards.
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2.5.4 Connecting power supply to PMC large Continued Rated voltage and current To find the rated voltage, the full load current, and interrupting capacity of the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller, see the name plates on the side of the control module and drive module.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.5.6 Connecting communication cables between IRC5 Panel Mounted Drive Module and control module Continued PMC large: xx1100000486 Ethernet cable Panel board/Contactor interface board cable Harness AUX contact, XP/XS38. Only for SafeMove2. Required equipment Equipment Art. no.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.5.6 Connecting communication cables between IRC5 Panel Mounted Drive Module and control module Continued Equipment Art. no. Note Standard toolkit Described in section Standard toolkit. Circuit diagram Circuit diagrams on page 273. Connecting the Ethernet cable Use this procedure details connect the Ethernet cable between the drive module and control module.
2 Installation and commissioning 2.5.7 Connecting fan unit to IRC5 Panel Mounted Drive Module 2.5.7 Connecting fan unit to IRC5 Panel Mounted Drive Module Note For PMC large, the fan unit is already connected at delivery. Location xx0600003323 Control module...
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.5.7 Connecting fan unit to IRC5 Panel Mounted Drive Module Continued Connecting fan unit to drive module Use this procedure to connect the fan unit to the drive module. Action Note/Illustration Connect fan unit to drive module E1.XP1...
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If the update is available on the controller, then the FlexPendant will update itself when connecting it to the controller. Once the add-in is updated, the FlexPendant can be connected to other IRC5 controllers with the same RobotWare version without requiring additional updates.
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Some network services, like FTP and RobotStudio, are enabled by default. Other services are enabled by the respective RobotWare application. Note The WAN port cannot use any of the following IP-addresses which are allocated for other functions on the IRC5 controller: • 192.168.125.0 - 255 •...
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2.5.9 Connectors on the computer unit Continued LAN 2 can only be used as private network to the IRC5 controller. Isolated LAN 3 or LAN 3 as part of the private network (only for RobotWare 6.01 and later) The default configuration is that LAN 3 is configured as an isolated network. This allows LAN 3 to be connected to an external network, including other robot controllers.
Circuit diagram Circuit diagrams on page 273. Note The parts needs to be ordered separately from ABB and are not part of an option package. Procedure The following procedure details how to connect a Limit switch override circuit in the controller.
2 Installation and commissioning 2.6.1 Drive functions, general 2.6 Drive system 2.6.1 Drive functions, general General The robot is powered by power electronics found in the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller. Location of drive unit PMC small: xx0600003244 Main Drive Unit...
2.7 Memory functions 2.7.1 Memory functions General The controller is fitted with an SD-card memory containing ABB Boot Application software. The SD-card memory is located inside the computer unit. For more information on how to replace the SD-card memory, see...
2.7.2 Connecting a USB memory 2.7.2 Connecting a USB memory Handling USB Handling of USB memory is described in Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant. Location on FlexPendant The USB port on the FlexPendant is located behind a rubber cover.
2.8 I/O system 2.8.1 Definition of fieldbuses, IRC5 General The IRC5 Controller may be fitted with a number of different fieldbus adapters and fieldbus master/slave boards. In the standard form, no fieldbus is mounted to the controller. Fieldbus master/slave boards On the main computer unit there are slots available for installing a master/slave board.
2 Installation and commissioning 2.8.2 DeviceNet I/O units 2.8.2 DeviceNet I/O units General The IRC5 controller may be fitted with DeviceNet I/O or encoder units. These are configured in an identical way. xx0600003256 I/O or encoder units Mounting rail Connection terminal XT31 Standard configuration In the standard form, no fieldbus is mounted to the controller.
For PMC, drive units for additional motors cannot be installed. For more information about installing additional Drive Modules, see Application manual - MultiMove. For more information about stacking modules and process modules, see Product specification - Controller IRC5. Product manual - IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller 3HAC047137-001 Revision: AB...
2 Installation and commissioning 2.9.2 Installation of external operator's panel, IRC5 2.9.2 Installation of external operator's panel, IRC5 Overview External operator’s panels can be either simply a panel or a panel box. See illustrations below. Note When ordering the external operator's panel as an add-on, the external operator's panel is delivered empty together with labels and blanking plugs.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.9.2 Installation of external operator's panel, IRC5 Continued External operator’s panel box (option 733-4) xx1000000954 Wall cabinet Front panel Blanking plug for FlexPendant Blanking plug for actuator red Emergency stop button Motor ON button Mode switch...
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.9.2 Installation of external operator's panel, IRC5 Continued Procedure The procedure below details how to install the external control panel. Action Info/Illustration DANGER Before doing any work inside the cabinet, disconnect the mains power. For more in-...
2.9.3 Installation of external enabling device Overview IRC5 is delivered with one enabling device but have the possibility to connect one additional external enabling device (cannot be ordered from ABB Robotics). When an external enabling device is used together with the three-position enabling device on the teach pendant, both enabling devices must be enabled to be able to operate the manipulator in manual mode.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.9.3 Installation of external enabling device Continued with IRC5’s enabling device chain is above 55 years. See safety related performance for the enabling device chain below. Performance of IRC5 original enabling device chain The safety-related performance of the enabling device chain, without the external enabling device, is as follows: •...
2 Installation and commissioning 2.9.4 Installation of DeviceNet I/O, Gateways and encoder interface units, IRC5 2.9.4 Installation of DeviceNet I/O, Gateways and encoder interface units, IRC5 Location The DeviceNet I/O units, Gateway or encoder interface units to be installed are shown in the illustration below.
3 Maintenance 3.1 Maintenance schedule for the IRC5 controller 3 Maintenance 3.1 Maintenance schedule for the IRC5 controller General The controller must be maintained at regular intervals to ensure its function. The activities and intervals are described in this section.
Inspection The procedure below describes how to inspect the IRC5 controller. WARNING Please observe the following before commencing any repair work on the IRC5 controller, or units connected to the controller: • Switch off all electric power supplies with the power switch! •...
4.1 Overview General There are two versions of the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller. PMC small is used for small robots and PMC large is used for large robots. The controller always consists of one control module and one drive module.
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This is particularly important for the safety equipment to maintain the safety integrity of the installation. Note When replacing a part on the IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller, report to your local ABB the serial number, the article number, and the revision of both the replaced unit and the replacement unit.
4 Repair 4.4 Replacement of backup energy bank 4.4 Replacement of backup energy bank Location The illustration below shows the location of the backup energy bank in the IRC5 controller. xx1300001949 Backup energy bank Required equipment Equipment Note Backup energy bank...
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The procedure below details how to remove the computer unit. Note If possible, do a backup of the system before removing the computer unit. For information on how to do a backup see Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant. Action...
5.2 Environmental information 5.2 Environmental information Introduction ABB robots contain components in different materials. During decommissioning, all materials should be dismantled, recycled, or reused responsibly, according to the relevant laws and industrial standards. Robots or parts that can be reused or upcycled helps to reduce the usage of natural resources.
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China RoHS symbol The following symbol shows the information to hazardous substances and the environmental protection use period of IRC5 Panel Mounted Controller according to "Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (SJ/T 11364-2014) ".
Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements Deviations from ISO 10218-1:2011 for IRC5 with MultiMove A deviation exists towards ISO 10218-1:2011, paragraph 5.9 Control of simultaneous motion, for the option MultiMove. See the application manual for MultiMove.
In all repair and maintenance instructions, weights of the components handled are sometimes specified. All components exceeding 22 kg (50 lbs) are high-lighted in this way. To avoid injury, ABB recommends the use of lifting equipment when handling components with a weight exceeding 22 kg. Example...
The third party license terms apply only to the respective software to which the license pertains, and the third party license terms do not apply to ABB products. With regard to programs provided under the GNU general public license and the GNU lesser general public license licensor will provide licensee on demand, a machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code.
The exact appearance on the graphics might therefore differ slightly from reality. Note The different versions support many, but not all, versions of the IRC5 controllers/RobotWare versions. Contact your local ABB office for more information about compatibility.
The circuit diagrams are not included in this manual, but are available for registered users on myABB Business Portal, www.abb.com/myABB. See the article numbers in the tables below. Controllers Product Article numbers for circuit diagrams Circuit diagram - IRC5 Panel Mounted Con- 3HAC026871-020 troller Manipulators Product Article numbers for circuit diagrams...