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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB. ABB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. 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, damages to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.
Operating manual - General safety information 3HAC031045-001 Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant 3HAC050941-001 Operating manual - RobotStudio 3HAC032104-001 Operating manual - Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStudio 3HAC027097-001 Technical reference manual - System parameters 3HAC050948-001 Application manual - MultiMove 3HAC050961-001 The product documentation is available in several languages.
IRC5 The IRC5 controller has three separate safeguarding mechanisms, the general mode safeguarded stop (GS), the automatic mode safeguarded stop (AS) and the superior safeguarded stop (SS).
• Check any connector between the manipulator and the power supply in the controller. Measurement show there are no 12 VDC supply. (Reference: Circuit Diagram in the Product manual, IRC5) • Check the power supply unit LED. Check communication parameters and cables! The most common causes of errors in serial communication are: •...
If you require the assistance of ABB support personnel in troubleshooting your system, you may file a formal error report as detailed below. In order for the ABB support personnel to better solve your problem, you may attach a special diagnostics file that the system generates on demand.
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2 Introduction to troubleshooting 2.4 Filing an error report Continued Action Write a regular e-mail addressed to your local ABB support personnel, and make sure to include the following information: • Robot serial number • RobotWare version • External options •...
How to connect the FlexPendant to the that the FlexPendant is connected to the controller is detailed in Operating manu- controller. al - Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStu- dio. Inspect the FlexPendant cable for any visible If faulty, replace the FlexPendant.
The following actions are recommended (listed in order of probability): Action Information Make sure the controller is in manual mode. How to change operating mode is described in Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant. Make sure the FlexPendant is connected cor- rectly to the Control Module. Reset the FlexPendant.
Check the revolution counters’ positions. Update if required. If required, recalibrate the robot axes. How to calibrate the robot is detailed in Op- erating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant. Locate the faulty bearing by tracking the Replace faulty bearing as specified in the noise.
5.1 Event log messages 5 Troubleshooting by event log 5.1 Event log messages Type of event log messages The IRC5 supports three types of event log messages: Type Description Information These messages are used to log information into the event log, but that do not require specific actions on the part of the user.
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Please check that the device has enough space left. Description Recommended actions The arg shows that the mechanical brake for axis arg for If you are experiencing a problem with the system contact ABB mechanical unit arg is fully functional. support. 10280, The coordinate system has been changed...
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RobotWare system. Use disk recovery The system remains unchanged. functionality. Recommended actions Contact the update Deployment Package provider or ABB 10456, Insufficient disk space to perform request support. Description Available disk space on the controller was insufficient to perform 10452, Update of RobotWare System done the requested action.
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Make sure the system is NOT in Emergency Stop state. Perform Recommended actions a restart as detailed in the Operator's Manual, IRC5. If restarting Synchronize the axis as detailed in the Calibration Pendulum is not possible, switch the main power OFF and then back ON.
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Check other event messages occurring at the same time to determine the actual cause. Fix the cause of the fault. Perform Description a controller restart as detailed in the Operator's Manual, IRC5. The module arg is changed but not saved in task arg. Recommended actions...
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Safety Controller (SC) arg is not synchronized with supervised mechanical units. Recommended actions Perform a restart as detailed in the Operator's Manual, IRC5. Recommended actions Move all mechanical units supervised by Safety Controller arg 20445, The USB to Serial adapter was removed to the synchronization positions defined in the safety configuration.
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Status active when external process enable connection on test and validation purposes. Manipulator Controller Board (MCB) arg is open. Consequences ABB will not provide long-term support on unofficial releases. Continues on next page Operating manual - Troubleshooting IRC5 3HAC020738-001 Revision: AA...
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Some files in the package have a path that is Description too long and could not be handled by the controller software. A feature to perform ABB Robotics internal tests has been During the installation process the controller software was enabled in arg.
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Reset the robot's revolution counters as detailed in the robot and that it meets the specification set by ABB. Make sure the Product Manual. Make sure the cable between serial cable screen is correctly connected at both ends. Make sure...
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Linearity error for X-Y signal difference at serial measurement supplied through a jumper in the robot signal cable (refer to the board. IRC5 circuit diagram), and disconnecting the cable interrupts System may still operate with warning. the battery power supply. Some earlier robot versions used System will not function with error.
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The file may have been erased my mistake. Without this file it Check the type of capacitor unit fitted. Replace if it is the wrong is not possible to check if the drive unit software needs type. If the problem persists, contact your local ABB updating. representative.
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39485, Run chain close in motor off state supply unit LED is red. The full meaning of all LED indications are described in the Trouble Shooting Manual, IRC5. Description Run chain arg is open when system is in motor on state. The 39501, Logic Voltage to Drive Unit Error problem occurred in drive system arg.
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LED is red. The full meaning of all LED indications are used. The fault may also occur if the cable from the power described in the Trouble Shooting Manual, IRC5. supply unit is not correctly connected to the drive module.
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Task: arg. Report this problem to ABB Robotics if this happens. The current load data that is used when CSSAct is called has a mass of arg Kg. SoftMove need to have an accurate load 41794, Search error definition.
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Recovery: arg. Recommended actions 41813, File or directory access error Use smaller sizes of the matrix used in the instruction. If this is not possible, report the problem to ABB Robotics. Description Task: arg. 41810, Only allowed for 6 axis robot Unable to open file arg for writing, or directory specified does not exist.
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Recommended actions operation by pressing the Start button on the FlexPendant. Report the occurrence to ABB. Make a new calibration. Make sure any loads are defined and identified correctly. If the mechanical unit is exposed to forces from the external...
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The duty factor for the gearbox of joint arg of robot arg is too 50258, Sensor direction error high. Continued running without adjustment may cause damage Description to motor and gearbox. Contact your local ABB service support Programmed sensor pos speed arg and found sensor speed center. arg in opposite direction.
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'Max tracking error at pick pos'. evaluation. Recommended actions 50497, Maximum number of axes in drive module Unless you are doing tests in cooperation with ABB we reached recommend that you change the value back to the previous value.
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5.8 7 xxxx Continued is not required: configure a new system without this option, and Recommended actions install the system. Restart the controller. Report the problem to ABB. 71303, Invalid DeviceNet vendor id 71307, DeviceNet generic connection 1 Description Description...
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The full meaning of this status is Make sure the connector defined in the physical channel described in the Trouble Shooting Manual, IRC5. configuration is referring to an available connector. Make sure the option Multiple Serial Ports is installed if required by the Probable causes used configuration.
The Safety Controller has opened the limit switch because of connected. The FlexPendant and its enabling device is a safety violation. described in the Trouble Shooting Manual, IRC5. Recommended actions Recommended actions Check for reason found in other event messages. Check the Check the FlexPendant cable and its connection.
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Recommended actions This may be caused by a number of faults. The enable and run Release the enabling device. Switch to Manual mode. chains are described in the Trouble Shooting Manual, IRC5. 90217, Limit Switch open, DRV2 Recommended actions Check cables and connections. Check other event messages Description occurring at the same time to determine the cause of the fault.
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The FlexPendant enabling device may be faulty or incorrectly Description connected. The FlexPendant and its enabling device is Status conflict for run chain. described in the Trouble Shooting Manual, IRC5. Recommended actions Recommended actions Please check the run chain cables.
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The Enable 2 circuit monitoring the axis computer has been system, axis computer. If restarting is POSSIBLE, it indicates opened. a software fault. In such case, contact your local ABB representative. Determine which unit is faulty by checking its Consequences indication LEDs.
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If restarting is POSSIBLE, it indicates A fault, probably a software fault, has been detected by any of a software fault. In such case, contact your local ABB the units supervised by the Enable 2 circuit. representative. Determine which unit is faulty by checking its indication LEDs.
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The arg device does not exist in CIP Safety Scanner The external Safety Scanner has a signature configured but configuration in Visual SafeMove. it did not match the value in the ABB Safety Configuration Recommended actions Report of the CIP Safety Adapter or the Adapter configured the Verify that the device arg is added in Visual SafeMove signature to "Not Used".
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BullsEye will be unable to generate proper message dialogs. 111510, BullsEye Error Recommended actions Description Please report this error to your ABB support representative. An error occured while reading data from the stored reference data module. 111502, BullsEye Obsolete Message...
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If problems persists, try: 1. Execute the BESetupToolJ setup instruction to reinitialize 111535, BullsEye Day1 TCP Updated the tool. 2. Please contact your ABB support representative if problem Description cannot be corrected. The operator has permitted the Day1 TCP to be updated.
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112700, Integrated Vision not installed Recommended actions 1. Set the camera in program mode. Description 2. Load a valid ABB job into the camera or use Robot Studio to The option Integrated Vision is not installed on this system. create a new job. Consequences No communication with the camera is possible.
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IPS parameter not set Recommended actions Check if column number exists at row in index file. Recommended actions Check IPS and RobotWare compatibility or contact ABB support 131400, Invalid program mapping index. 131020, Unknown IPS command sent from RAPID Description Line arg in file arg is invalid.
170032, Connected Services no server 170003, Connected to ABB Connected Services connection Center Description Description This controller is unable to to reach ABB Connected Services Robot controller is successfully connected to ABB Connected center. Services Center. Consequences 170004, Connected Services reset by server Connected Services functionality is unavailable for this robot system.
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2. Repeat manually the registration process. error 3. Contact ABB support for assistance. Description 170038, Connected Services credentials renewed Connected Services Agent has failed to register at ABB Connected Services Center. Description Connected Services Agent has automatically renewed login Probable causes credentials at ABB Connected Services Center.
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