
This includes the drawing and schematic of the device. I come across this 3HAC049406-003 document after quite a while of Google Search. In my case, I got a IRC5 Compact Controller and the “datasheet” is more like a sales brochure.
DEFINE HOME ABB IRC5 MANUAL
ABB does not include any useful diagram or manual together in the shipping crate, and the online documentation is also incomplete. This is one of the hardest part of the journey. Contact ABB Support if you need the license. The year 2020 is special that ABB relaxed the requirements and allowed everyone to download the RobotStudio premium version. To use the advanced features of RobotStudio, you need a license from ABB. However, keep in mind that some configuration cannot be transferred with a simple click and thus make sure you double check everything. The workflow is to program everything with the virtual controller and sync it to the real one.

The added benefit of using RobotStudio is that it provides a virtual(simulated) robot to work on.
DEFINE HOME ABB IRC5 PC
FlexPendant is essentially a device with a screen and joystick where you can carry around and interact with the robot.Ģ) For the PC route, we can connect use the RobotStudio from ABB.

After assembly and wiring up, we can start working on the configuration.ġ) For the standalone route, we can control the robot arm with FlexPendant. The configuration of the robot arm is pretty complex. Online resources are not as abundant as other robotics arm like Universal Robot.

This time I will talk about my struggle to use the I/O unit on the ABB IRC5 Compact Controller.
