Application Manual: Additional Axes and Stand Alone Controller

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Application manual
Additional axes and stand alone controller
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Application manual
Additional axes and stand alone controller
RobotWare 6.13.03
Document ID: 3HAC051016-001

Revision: J
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Overview of this manual ................................................................................................................... 9
Product documentation .................................................................................................................... 11
Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 13
1 Introduction 15
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 15
1.2 Definitions ....................................................................................................... 16
1.3 General guidelines and limitations ........................................................................ 18
2 Getting started 19
2.1 Get started with additional axes, servo guns and non-ABB robots .............................. 19
3 Installation 21
3.1 Additional axes and servo guns ........................................................................... 21
3.1.1 Standard additional axis ........................................................................... 21
3.1.2 Template files ......................................................................................... 22
3.1.3 Serial measurement system configuration .................................................... 25
3.2 Non ABB robots ................................................................................................ 26
3.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 26
3.2.2 Drive module for non-ABB robots ............................................................... 27
3.2.3 Kinematic models .................................................................................... 28
3.2.3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 28
3.2.3.2 Kinematic model XYZ ................................................................... 29
3.2.3.3 Kinematic model XYZC(Z) ............................................................. 30
3.2.3.4 Kinematic model XYZB(X) ............................................................. 31
3.2.3.5 Kinematic model XYZB(Y) ............................................................. 32
3.2.3.6 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(X) ....................................................... 33
3.2.3.7 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(Y) ....................................................... 34
3.2.3.8 Kinematic model XYZB(X)A(Z) ....................................................... 35
3.2.3.9 Kinematic model XYZB(Y)A(Z) ....................................................... 36
3.2.3.10 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(X)A(Z) ................................................. 37
3.2.3.11 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(Y)A(Z) ................................................. 38
3.2.3.12 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)A(X) ....................................................... 39
3.2.3.13 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)A(Y) ....................................................... 40
3.2.3.14 Kinematic model XZ ..................................................................... 41
3.2.3.15 Kinematic model XZC(Z) ............................................................... 42
3.2.3.16 Kinematic model XZB(X) ............................................................... 43
3.2.3.17 Kinematic model XZB(Y) ............................................................... 44
3.2.3.18 Kinematic model XZC(Z)B(X) ......................................................... 45
3.2.3.19 Kinematic model XZC(Z)B(Y) ......................................................... 46
3.2.3.20 Kinematic model XZB(X)A(Z) ......................................................... 47
3.2.3.21 Kinematic model XZB(Y)A(Z) ......................................................... 48
3.2.3.22 Kinematic model XZC(Z)B(X)A(Z) ................................................... 49
3.2.3.23 Kinematic model YZ ..................................................................... 50
3.2.3.24 Kinematic model YZC(Z) ............................................................... 51
3.2.3.25 Kinematic model YZB(X) ............................................................... 52
3.2.3.26 Kinematic model YZB(Y) ............................................................... 53
3.2.3.27 Kinematic model YZC(Z)B(X) ......................................................... 54
3.2.3.28 Kinematic model YZC(Z)B(Y) ......................................................... 55
3.2.3.29 Kinematic model YZB(X)A(Z) ......................................................... 56
3.2.3.30 Kinematic model YZB(Y)A(Z) ......................................................... 57
3.2.3.31 Kinematic modelYZC(Z)B(X)A(Z) .................................................... 58
3.2.3.32 Kinematic model YZC(Z)B(Y)A(Z) ................................................... 59
3.2.3.33 Kinematic model YE(Y)D(Y)B(Y)A(Z) ............................................... 60
3.2.3.34 Kinematic model YE(Y)D(Y)C(Z)B(Y)A(Z) ......................................... 61
3.2.3.35 Kinematic model XY ..................................................................... 62
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3.2.3.36 Doppin Feeder ............................................................................ 63

3.2.4 Creating a stand alone controller system ..................................................... 64
4 Configuration 65
4.1 Basic settings ................................................................................................... 65
4.1.1 Limit peripheral speed of external axis ........................................................ 65
4.1.2 Minimal configuration of general additional axes ........................................... 67
4.1.3 Minimal configuration of servo gun ............................................................. 69
4.1.4 Minimal configuration of non-ABB robots ..................................................... 72
4.2 Advanced settings ............................................................................................. 77
4.2.1 Disconnect a servo motor ......................................................................... 77
4.2.2 Servo Tool Change .................................................................................. 78
4.2.3 Defining relays ........................................................................................ 80
4.2.4 Defining brake behavior ............................................................................ 82
4.2.5 Supervision ............................................................................................ 86
4.2.6 Independent joint .................................................................................... 87
4.2.7 Soft servo .............................................................................................. 88
4.2.8 Activate force gain control ........................................................................ 89
4.2.9 Defining parameters for general kinematics .................................................. 91
4.3 Coordinated axes .............................................................................................. 92
4.3.1 About coordinated axes ............................................................................ 92
4.3.2 Coordinated track motion .......................................................................... 93
4.3.2.1 How to get started with a coordinated track motion ............................ 93
4.3.2.2 Defining the base frame for a track motion ....................................... 95
4.3.3 Coordinated positioners ........................................................................... 97
4.3.3.1 How to get started with a coordinated (moveable) user coordinate
system ...................................................................................... 97
4.3.3.2 Defining the user frame for a rotational single axis ............................. 98
4.3.3.3 Defining the user frame for a multi axes positioner ............................. 101
5 Commutation 103
5.1 Commutate the motor ........................................................................................ 103
6 Tuning 105
6.1 Tuning the commutation offset ............................................................................. 105
6.2 Tuning of servo control parameters ...................................................................... 107
6.3 Additional tuning ............................................................................................... 108
6.3.1 Tuning of the soft servo parameters ............................................................ 108
6.3.2 Additional tuning for servo guns ................................................................. 110
7 Error handling 111

7.1 Error management ............................................................................................ 111
7.2 How to use the Microsoft HyperTerminal ............................................................... 113
8 System parameters 115

8.1 Acceleration Data .............................................................................................. 115
8.2 Arm ................................................................................................................ 116
8.3 Arm Calib ........................................................................................................ 117
8.4 Arm Type ......................................................................................................... 118
8.5 Brake .............................................................................................................. 121
8.6 Force Master .................................................................................................... 122
8.7 Force Master Control ......................................................................................... 123
8.8 Joint ............................................................................................................... 124
8.9 Lag Control Master 0 ......................................................................................... 125
8.10 Measurement Channel ....................................................................................... 127
8.11 Mechanical Unit ................................................................................................ 128
8.12 Motion Planner ................................................................................................. 129
8.13 Motion System .................................................................................................. 130
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8.14 Motor .............................................................................................................. 131

8.15 Motor Calibration .............................................................................................. 132
8.16 Motor Type ...................................................................................................... 133
8.17 Relay .............................................................................................................. 135
8.18 Robot .............................................................................................................. 136
8.19 SG Process ...................................................................................................... 138
8.20 Single ............................................................................................................. 140
8.21 Single Type ...................................................................................................... 141
8.22 Stress Duty Cycle .............................................................................................. 142
8.23 Supervision ...................................................................................................... 143
8.24 Supervision Type .............................................................................................. 144
8.25 Transmission .................................................................................................... 145
8.26 Uncalibrated Control Master 0 ............................................................................. 146
9 Hardware 147
9.1 Configuration of the drive system ......................................................................... 147
9.2 Transformers .................................................................................................... 152
9.3 Drive units ....................................................................................................... 153
9.4 Measurement System ........................................................................................ 155
9.5 Serial Measurement Link examples ...................................................................... 156
9.6 Equipment for additional axes ............................................................................. 159
9.7 Motors ............................................................................................................ 160
9.8 Simple dimensioning of the motor ........................................................................ 162
9.9 Resolvers ........................................................................................................ 166
9.10 Serial measurement cables and connections .......................................................... 169
9.11 Relays ............................................................................................................. 173
Index 175

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Overview of this manual

About this manual
This manual details the setup of additional axes and non-ABB robots.
Usage
This manual can be used as a brief description of how to install, configure and
tune additional axes and non-ABB robots. It also provides information about related
system parameters. Detailed information regarding system parameters, RAPID
instructions and so on can be found in the respective reference manual.
Who should read this manual?

This manual is primarily intended for advanced users and integrators.
Prerequisites
The reader should...
• be familiar with industrial robots and their terminology
• be familiar with controller configuration and setup
• be familiar with the mechanical and dynamic properties of the controlled
mechanism.
References
Reference Document ID
Application manual - Controller software IRC5 3HAC050798-001
Application manual - Servo Gun Setup 3HAC065014-001
Operating manual - RobotStudio 3HAC032104-001
Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant 3HAC050941-001
Technical reference manual - RAPID Instructions, Functions 3HAC050917-001
and Data types
Technical reference manual - System parameters 3HAC050948-001
Product manual - IRC5 3HAC047136-001
Product manual - Motor Units and Gear Units 3HAC040148-001
Product specification - Controller IRC5 with FlexPendant 3HAC041344-001
Product specification - Motor Units and Gear Units 3HAC040147-001
Application manual - TuneMaster 3HAC063590-001
Revisions
Revision Description
- Released with RobotWare 6.0.
A Released with RobotWare 6.01.
Replaced picture in section Commutate the motor on page 103, just to increase
clarity.
Added a note in the section Defining brake relays on page 80.
Continues on next page

Continued
Revision Description
B Released with RobotWare 6.02.
Updated the path to the template files, see Template files on page 22.
Notch filter removed.
C Released with RobotWare 6.05.
The allowed values are updated for parameters: K Soft Max Factor, K Soft
Min Factor and Kp/Kv Ratio Factor.
Minor corrections.
D Released with RobotWare 6.06.
Added section Relays on page 173.
E Released with RobotWare 6.07.
Added information about l_stator in Motor Type on page 133.
References to the new manual Application manual - Servo Gun Setup, that
replace the old Application manual - Servo Gun Tuning.
Added information about not having fast coordinated movements with non-
ABB track motion.
F Released with RobotWare 6.08.
• Removed information about tuning of servo control parameter and refer
to the TuneMaster manual instead.
• Max number of motion tasks for MultiMove system changed to seven.
• Added information and example for Arm Type on page 118.
G Released with RobotWare 6.09.
• Added Kinematic model XY on page 62.
H Released with RobotWare 6.10.
• Updated the information regarding tool data, see Limit peripheral speed
of external axis on page 65.
J Released with RobotWare 6.13.03.
• Added limitation for number of instances of the types Robot and Single,
see System parameters on page 115.
• Minor corrections.

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.
Tip
All documents can be found via myABB Business Portal, www.abb.com/myABB.
Product manuals
Manipulators, controllers, DressPack/SpotPack, and most other hardware is
delivered with a Product manual that generally contains:
• Safety information.
• Installation and commissioning (descriptions of mechanical installation or
electrical connections).
• Maintenance (descriptions of all required preventive maintenance procedures
including intervals and expected life time of parts).
• Repair (descriptions of all recommended repair procedures including spare
parts).
• Calibration.
• Decommissioning.
• Reference information (safety standards, unit conversions, screw joints, lists
of tools).
• Spare parts list with corresponding figures (or references to separate spare
parts lists).
• References to circuit diagrams.
Technical reference manuals

The technical reference manuals describe reference information for robotics
products, for example lubrication, the RAPID language, and system parameters.
Application manuals
Specific applications (for example software or hardware options) are described in
Application manuals. An application manual can describe one or several
applications.
An application manual generally contains information about:
• The purpose of the application (what it does and when it is useful).
• What is included (for example cables, I/O boards, RAPID instructions, system
parameters, software).
• How to install included or required hardware.
• How to use the application.
• Examples of how to use the application.

Continued
Operating manuals
The operating manuals describe hands-on handling of the products. The manuals
are aimed at those having first-hand operational contact with the product, that is
production cell operators, programmers, and troubleshooters.

Safety
Safety
Safety of personnel
A robot is heavy and extremely powerful regardless of its speed. A pause or long
stop in movement can be followed by a fast hazardous movement. Even if a pattern
of movement is predicted, a change in operation can be triggered by an external
signal resulting in an unexpected movement.
Therefore, it is important that all safety regulations are followed when entering
safeguarded space.
Safety regulations
Before beginning work with the robot, make sure you are familiar with the safety
regulations described in the manual Safety manual for robot - Manipulator and
IRC5 or OmniCore controller.

1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Purpose
The additional axes option is used when the robot controller needs to control
additional axes besides the robot axes. These axes are synchronized and, if desired,
coordinated with the movement of the robot, which results in high speed and high
accuracy.
Stand alone controller is an ABB controller delivered without an ABB robot. The
purpose is to use it to control non-ABB equipment.
When the controller is used in a robot system with external axes or a non-ABB
manipulator, the system requires configuration and tuning as detailed in this manual.
This manual can also be useful when such a system needs to be upgraded.
As external axes and non-ABB robots consume more power the drive system needs
a more powerful transformer, rectifier and capacitor. In addition, suitable drive
units must be installed in the controller. The hardware setup must also be configured
with software to make the system functional.
Basic approach
This is the basic approach for the setup of additional axes or a stand alone
controller.
• Installation
• Configuration
• Tuning
For a detailed description of how this is done, see the respective section.
For more information on the hardware components see Hardware on page 147.
WARNING
The manual mode peripheral speed of the external axis must be restricted to
250mm/s for personal safety reasons. The speed is supervised at three different
levels, which means that three system parameters need to be set up. For more
information see Limit peripheral speed of external axis on page 65.

1 Introduction
1.2 Definitions
1.2 Definitions
Robot
A robot is a mechanical unit with a tool center point (TCP). A robot can be
programmed both in Cartesian coordinates (x, y and z) of the TCP and in tool
orientation.
Single-robot system
A single-robot system can have
• only one motion task
• only one robot
• up to 6 additional axes (which can be grouped in an arbitrary number of
mechanical units)
• up to 12 axes in total (located in one or two drive modules)
Tip
In a single-robot system, semi-independent programming of individual mechanical

units or axes can be achieved through the option Independent Axes. However,
MultiMove is normally preferred when independent programming is desired.
Non-MultiMove system
A non-MultiMove system can have
• only one motion task
• only one robot
• up to 6 additional axes (which can be grouped in an arbitrary number of
mechanical units)
• up to 12 axes in total (located in one or two drive modules)
Tip
In a non-MultiMove system, semi-independent programming of individual

mechanical units or axes can be achieved through the option Independent Axes.
However, MultiMove is normally preferred when independent programming is
desired.
MultiMove system
A MultiMove system can have
• up to 7 motion tasks (each task has the same limitations as in a
non-MultiMove system)
• up to 4 robots
• up to 4 drive modules (i.e. up to 36 axes including the robot axes)

1 Introduction
1.2 Definitions
Continued
Additional axes
The robot controller can control additional axes besides the robot axes. They can
be jogged and coordinated with the movements of the robot. The system may have
a single additional axis, for example, a motor, or a set of additional axes such as
a two axis positioner.
Stand alone controller

Stand alone controller means an ABB controller delivered without an ABB robot.
The stand alone controller can be used to control non-ABB equipment, usually
TCP robots.

1 Introduction
1.3 General guidelines and limitations
1.3 General guidelines and limitations
Use integer gear ratio

The transmission gear ratio between motor and arm of a continuously rotating axis
shall be an integer in order not to cause calibration problems when updating
revolution counters.
When the revolution counter is updated, the number of motor revolutions is reset.
In order for the zero position of the motor to coincide with the zero position of the
arm, independent of number of revolutions on the arm side, the gear ratio needs
to be an integer (not a decimal number).
Example: Gear ratio = 1:81 (not 1:81.73).
This problem will only be visible when updating revolution counters with the arm
side rotated n turns from the original zero position. I.e. an axis with mechanical
stops will not have this problem.

2 Getting started
2.1 Get started with additional axes, servo guns and non-ABB robots
2 Getting started
2.1 Get started with additional axes, servo guns and non-ABB robots
Overview
This section describes the steps to get started with:
• additional axes
• a servo gun
• non-ABB robots
Step by step
Action See
1 Install the hardware, such as motor unit, connection See the product manual for
box cables and connectors. the respective product.
2 For additional axes and servo guns there are various Template files on page 22.
template files available depending on the setup of the
hardware. If the user does not already have a specific
template file, see information on what file to use.
3 For a non-ABB robot find the Kinematic model to be Kinematic models on page 28.
used.
4 Install the RobotWare software and create a system Creating a stand alone control-
using RobotStudio. ler system on page 64.
5 Download the system to the robot controller.
6 Use RobotStudio or the FlexPendant for a basic config- Limit peripheral speed of ex-
uration of system parameters. ternal axis on page 65.
Minimal configuration of gen-
eral additional axes on
page 67
or
Minimal configuration of servo
gun on page 69
or
Minimal configuration of non-
ABB robots on page 72.
7 Verify if any advanced setting needs to be done. Advanced settings on
page 77.
8 When the configuration is done, the system needs to Commutate the motor on
be fine calibrated and tuned. page 103.
Tuning of servo control para-
meters on page 107.

3 Installation
3.1.1 Standard additional axis
3 Installation
3.1 Additional axes and servo guns
3.1.1 Standard additional axis
Overview
Normally all necessary configuration parameters regarding drive unit, rectifiers
and transformers are pre-loaded at ABB, and do not need to be re-installed. For
more information on how to add options to the system using the Installation
Manager, see Operating manual - RobotStudio.
Peripheral equipment
If the supplier of other equipment, such as track motion or peripheral equipment,
supplies configuration files, these files should be used instead of the standard
files. For more information, see the documentation provided by the supplier.

3 Installation
3.1.2 Template files
Overview
This section details the template files for respective hardware. Normally you only
need to change the motor data in these files. For more information on how to
change these files, see Operating manual - RobotStudio.
The template files are located in the following directory in the RobotWare
installation: ...\RobotPackages\RobotWare_RPK_<version>\utility\AdditionalAxis.
Tip
Navigate to the RobotWare installation folder from the RobotStudio Add-Ins tab,
by right-clicking on the installed RobotWare version in the Add-Ins browser and
selecting Open Package Folder.
Motors
There are template files used to connect the motors to the drive system and
measurement system.
Listed below are files for motors connected to drive module 1. They are located
in: ...\utility\AdditionalAxis\General\DM1.
Similar template files exist for drive modules 2-4. These files are adjusted for
additional axes on the same drive unit as a robot.
File name Measurement link Board position Measurement node
M7L1B1_DM1.cfg 1 1 7
There are also common template files for a general purpose. These files exist for
drive module 1-4 (but are rarely used for drive module 1 since axes 1-6 for drive
module 1 are usually used by the robot). Listed below are these files for drive
module 2. They are located in: ...\utility\AdditionalAxis\IRC_U\DM2.
M1_DM2 1 1 1
M2_DM2 1 1 2
M3_DM2 1 1 3
M4_DM2 1 1 4
M5_DM2 1 1 5
M6_DM2 1 1 6
Template files for defining general kinematics can be found in:

...\utility\AdditionalAxis\GeneralKinematics\DM1.

3 Installation
Continued
These files exist for drive module 1-4. The measurement link, board position and
measurement node are all configured as for a regular robot. The manipulator XZB(X)
is chosen as it is composed of two linear and one rotating axis thus highlighting
the import settings described in section Defining parameters for general kinematics
on page 91.
Listed below are the configuration files for drive module 1. Primarily the "_11"-files
should be used. The other files exist to support the case when the XZB(X)
manipulator is connected together with for example another XZB(X) manipulator
on the same drive module.
Load all four "_11"-files (or all "_12"-files if it is the second XZB(X), "_13" for the
third and "_14" for the fourth) and then restart the controller.
File name
EXT_XZB(X)_TEMPLATE_11.cfg
INT_XZB(X)_TEMPLATE_11.cfg
SEC_XZB(X)_TEMPLATE_11.cfg
UNCALIB_11.cfg
Servo gun or track motion

The template files for servo gun and track motion are all prepared for drive module
1-4. The files contain default data for servo gun and track motion. Motor data etc.
for selected motor must be changed. Listed below are the template files for drive
module 1.
Servo Gun template files located in: ...\utility\AdditionalAxis\ServoGun.
M7L1B1S_DM1.cfg 1 1 7
Track motion template files located in: ...\utility\AdditionalAxis\Track.

M7L1B1T_DM1.cfg 1 1 7
Recommended combinations
The following combination of configuration files for motor 7, 8, and 9 are the
recommended combinations in one drive module.
Motor 7 Motor 8 Motor 9
M7L1B1_DM1.cfg M8L2B1_DM1.cfg M9L2B1_DM1.cfg

3 Installation
Continued
Note
See examples in Serial Measurement Link examples on page 156.

3 Installation
3.1.3 Serial measurement system configuration
3.1.3 Serial measurement system configuration
Overview
The following section details how to configure the measurement link.
Measurement Channel
The Measurement Channel parameters can easily be changed via RobotStudio or
the FlexPendant. Select the configuration topic Motion and the type Measurement
Channel. Another alternative is to edit the parameters in the file MOC.cfg and load
this file to the controller. For information about how to load a cfg file, see Operating
manual - RobotStudio.
Action Info/Illustration
1 Select the serial measurement link by changing the value selectable values: 1 or 2
of the parameter Measurement Link.
2 Select the SMB placement by changing the value of the selectable values: 1 or 2
parameter Board Position.
3 Select the measurement node by changing the value of selectable values: 1 to 7
the parameter Measurement Node.
Note
Each node (1 to 7) must not be used more than once on each serial measurement
link.

3 Installation
3.2.1 Introduction
3.2 Non ABB robots
3.2.1 Introduction
Overview
This section details how to create and install a stand alone controller system, i.e.
a system to be used with non-ABB robots. The basic steps to do this are as follows:
• Find the correct drive unit configuration.
• Find the appropriate kinematic model.
• Install RobotWare and the stand alone controller software on your PC.
• Create a stand alone controller system with the selected kinematic model.
• Download the system to the robot controller.
This section also details how to modify and distribute a stand alone package for
easy installation and startup at a customer.

3 Installation
3.2.2 Drive module for non-ABB robots
3.2.2 Drive module for non-ABB robots
Drive unit configuration

The table shows the different drive units available for non-ABB robots.
No of axes Corresponding robot Drive units
6 IRB 140, 1410, 1600 MDU-430A
4 IRB 260, 360 MDU-430A
6 IRB 2400, 2600, 4400, 4600, 66xx, 7600 MDU-790A
4 IRB 460, 660, 760 MDU-790A
IRB 4400, 66xx (with only 4 active drives)
For definitions of drive units and power stages see Drive units on page 153.

3 Installation
3.2.3.1 Introduction
3.2.3 Kinematic models
3.2.3.1 Introduction
Overview
This section describes the different built-in kinematic models available in the
controller. It serves as a guideline for choosing the appropriate model for the current
robot system.
Model groups
The table below describes the different groups of kinematic models.
Notation: Indicates:
Single Axes one axis
Area three to six axes
Linear two to five axes
TopLoader four to six axes
Doppin Feeder two or three axes
Model notation
The specific kinematic models within a model group are designated with a
combination of capital letters. The table below details the meaning of this notation.
Notation: Indicates:
X, Y, Z linear motion
A, B, C, D, E, F rotational movement
A(X) rotational movement around X-axis
A(Y) rotational movement around Y-axis
A(Z) rotational movement around Z-axis
Note
The base frame is orientated so that the linear motions are parallel to the
directions of the base frame axes X, Y and Z.
Related information
Useful information:
• Read about base and world coordinates in Operating manual - IRC5 with
FlexPendant, section Jogging.

3 Installation
3.2.3.2 Kinematic model XYZ
3.2.3.2 Kinematic model XYZ
Description
The kinematic model is based on an area gantry concept, with three linear motions
and no rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.3 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)
3.2.3.3 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)
Description
and one rotation.
Illustration
xx0300000616
D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
C C rotating around Z axis in base frame

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3.2.3.4 Kinematic model XYZB(X)
3.2.3.4 Kinematic model XYZB(X)
Description
and one rotation.
Illustration
xx0300000617
D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
B B rotating around X axis in base frame
a offset_z of arm "robx_6”

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3.2.3.5 Kinematic model XYZB(Y)
3.2.3.5 Kinematic model XYZB(Y)
Description
and one rotation.
Illustration
xx0300000618
D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
B B rotating around Y axis in base frame
a offset_z of arm “robx_6”

3 Installation
3.2.3.6 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(X)
3.2.3.6 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(X)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.7 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(Y)
3.2.3.7 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(Y)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
a offset_z of arm "robx_6"

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3.2.3.8 Kinematic model XYZB(X)A(Z)
3.2.3.8 Kinematic model XYZB(X)A(Z)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
A A rotating around Z axis in base frame if B is zero

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3.2.3.9 Kinematic model XYZB(Y)A(Z)
3.2.3.9 Kinematic model XYZB(Y)A(Z)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.10 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(X)A(Z)
3.2.3.10 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(X)A(Z)
Description
and three rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
B B rotating around X axis in base frame when C is zero

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3.2.3.11 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(Y)A(Z)
3.2.3.11 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)B(Y)A(Z)
Description
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
B B rotating around Y axis in base frame when C is zero
a offset _z of arm ”robx_6”

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3.2.3.12 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)A(X)
3.2.3.12 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)A(X)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
A A rotating around X axis in base frame

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3.2.3.13 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)A(Y)
3.2.3.13 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)A(Y)
Description
and two rotations
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
A A rotating around Y axis in base frame

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3.2.3.14 Kinematic model XZ
3.2.3.14 Kinematic model XZ
Description
The kinematic model is based on a linear gantry concept, with two linear motions.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.15 Kinematic model XZC(Z)
3.2.3.15 Kinematic model XZC(Z)
Description
The kinematic model is based on a linear gantry concept, with two linear motions
and one rotation.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.16 Kinematic model XZB(X)
3.2.3.16 Kinematic model XZB(X)
Description
and one rotation.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.17 Kinematic model XZB(Y)
3.2.3.17 Kinematic model XZB(Y)
Description
and one rotation.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.18 Kinematic model XZC(Z)B(X)
3.2.3.18 Kinematic model XZC(Z)B(X)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.19 Kinematic model XZC(Z)B(Y)
3.2.3.19 Kinematic model XZC(Z)B(Y)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.20 Kinematic model XZB(X)A(Z)
3.2.3.20 Kinematic model XZB(X)A(Z)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linerar motion
Z Z-linear motion
A A rotating around Z axis in base frame

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3.2.3.21 Kinematic model XZB(Y)A(Z)
3.2.3.21 Kinematic model XZB(Y)A(Z)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.22 Kinematic model XZC(Z)B(X)A(Z)
3.2.3.22 Kinematic model XZC(Z)B(X)A(Z)
Description
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
X X-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
B B rotating around X axis in base frame if C is zero

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3.2.3.23 Kinematic model YZ
3.2.3.23 Kinematic model YZ
Description
The kinematic model is based on a linear gantry, with two linear motions and no
rotation.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.24 Kinematic model YZC(Z)
3.2.3.24 Kinematic model YZC(Z)
Description
The kinematic model is based on a linear gantry, with two linear motions and one
rotation.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.25 Kinematic model YZB(X)
3.2.3.25 Kinematic model YZB(X)
Description
The Y_Z_B(X) is a kinematic model, based on a linear gantry, with two linear motions
and one rotation.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.26 Kinematic model YZB(Y)
3.2.3.26 Kinematic model YZB(Y)
Description
The kinematic model is based on a linear gantry, with two linear motions and one
rotation.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.27 Kinematic model YZC(Z)B(X)
3.2.3.27 Kinematic model YZC(Z)B(X)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
B B rotating around X axis in base frame if C is zero

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3.2.3.28 Kinematic model YZC(Z)B(Y)
3.2.3.28 Kinematic model YZC(Z)B(Y)
Description
and two rotations.
Illustration
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D World Frame
E Base Frame
F Tool Frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.29 Kinematic model YZB(X)A(Z)
3.2.3.29 Kinematic model YZB(X)A(Z)
Description
The kinematic model is based on a linear gantry, with two linear motions and two
rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.30 Kinematic model YZB(Y)A(Z)
3.2.3.30 Kinematic model YZB(Y)A(Z)
Description
The kinematic model is based on a linear gantry, with two linear motions and two
rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion

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3.2.3.31 Kinematic modelYZC(Z)B(X)A(Z)
3.2.3.31 Kinematic modelYZC(Z)B(X)A(Z)
Description
The kinematic model is based on a linear gantry, with two linear motions and three
rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
B B rotating around X axis in base frame when C is zero

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3.2.3.32 Kinematic model YZC(Z)B(Y)A(Z)
3.2.3.32 Kinematic model YZC(Z)B(Y)A(Z)
Description
The kinematic model is based on a linear gantry, with two linear motions and three
rotations.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
Y Y-linear motion
Z Z-linear motion
B B rotating around Y axis in base frame when C is zero

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3.2.3.33 Kinematic model YE(Y)D(Y)B(Y)A(Z)
3.2.3.33 Kinematic model YE(Y)D(Y)B(Y)A(Z)
Description
The five axes kinematic model is based on a TopLoader concept. It consists of a
manipulator with five rotating axes that can move with a linear movement. The
home position is shown in the figure below.
Illustration
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F World frame
G Base frame
H Tool frame
Y Joint "robx_1" linear along Y axis in base frame
E Joint "robx_2" rotating around Y axis in base frame
D "robx_3" rotating around Y axis in base frame
B Joint "robx_5" rotating around Y axis in base frame if the others are zero
A Joint "robx_6" rotating around Z axis in base frame if the others are zero
b offset_z of arm "robx_4"
c offset_z of arm "robx_3"
d offset_z of arm "robx_2"

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3.2.3.34 Kinematic model YE(Y)D(Y)C(Z)B(Y)A(Z)
3.2.3.34 Kinematic model YE(Y)D(Y)C(Z)B(Y)A(Z)
Description
The six axes kinematic model is based on a TopLoader concept. It consists of a
manipulator with five rotating axes that can move with a linear movement. The
home position is shown in the figure below.
Illustration
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F World frame
G Base frame
H Tool frame
E Joint "robx_2 " rotating around Y axis in base frame
D "robx_3" rotating around Y axis in base frame
C Joint "robx_4" rotating around Z axis in base frame if the others are zero
B Joint "robx_5" rotating around Y axis in base frame if the others are zero
A Joint "robx_6" rotating around Z axis in base frame if the others are zero
b offset_z of arm “robx_4”
c length of arm “robx_3”
d length of arm “robx_2”

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3.2.3.35 Kinematic model XY
3.2.3.35 Kinematic model XY
Description
The kinematic model is based on an area gantry concept, with two linear motions.
Illustration
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D World frame
E Base frame
F Tool frame
X X-linear motion
Y Y-linear motion

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3.2.3.36 Doppin Feeder
3.2.3.36 Doppin Feeder
Description
The Doppin Feeder is a two or three axes kinematical model. (doppin_2; 2 axes
and doppin_3; 3 axes)
Home position for this model is with the arm "robx_2" pointing vertically upwards.
Illustration
The figure below illustrates the kinematic model for the Doppin Feeder.
Note! The moving revolute joint "robx_2" will result in a non-linear motion of the
tool frame if the length of the arm "robx_2" is not equal to the length of the arm
"robx_3". The linear motion along "robx_1" and "robx_3" moves the whole
mechanism.
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E Base frame
F Tool frame
A Joint "robx_2" rotating around Y axis in base frame
Z Joint "robx_3" linear along Z axis in base frame
b offset_x of arm "robx_2"
c length of arm "robx_2"
d length of arm "robx_3"

3 Installation
3.2.4 Creating a stand alone controller system
3.2.4 Creating a stand alone controller system
Overview
This section describes how to create a stand alone controller system using the
Installation Manager in RobotStudio.
General procedure
Follow these basic steps to create a stand alone controller system. For more
information on how to install RobotWare, SAC (stand alone controller), and create
a new system see Operating manual - RobotStudio.
Action
1 Install RobotWare, as described in Operating manual - RobotStudio.
2 Install the SAC Add-In, as described in Operating manual - RobotStudio.
3 Create a stand alone controller system using the Installation Manager in RobotStudio,
see Installation Manager procedure on page 64.
Installation Manager procedure

General information about creating a new system is available in the Help menu in
RobotStudio. This section gives information specific for the stand alone controller
option.
Action
1 Open the Installation Manager in RobotStudio.
2 Add the products for RobotWare and SAC.
3 Add the licenses for RobotWare and SAC.
4 The next dialog is used to modify options.
Select the Drive Modules tab and expand the SAC node in the tree view.
5 Select the appropriate kinematic model to be used under the First Mechanical Unit
node.
6 If the system has several mechanical units, a kinematic model for each one of them
should be selected. Continue by selecting kinematic models for Second Mechanical
Unit etc.
7 The next dialog is used to verify all selections before downloading the system to the
robot controller.
• Check that the correct drive system has been selected.
8 Click Apply to download the system.
Errors at start up
When the system is ready with start-up, inform yourself on system status by
studying the event log on the FlexPendant or in RobotStudio.
A system with non-ABB equipment needs configuration to become functional, and
it is even quite likely that your system is in system failure state at this point. Ignore
any errors until you are ready with the configuration procedure described in section
Minimal configuration of non-ABB robots on page 72.
If there are remaining errors after configuration is done find out more about error
localization in section Error management on page 111.

4 Configuration
4.1.1 Limit peripheral speed of external axis
4 Configuration
4.1 Basic settings
CAUTION
Incorrectly defined parameters will result in incorrect speed. Always verify the
speed after changing these parameters.
There is a hazard that the speed 250 mm/s is exceeded in manual reduced speed
mode.
Calculate parameter values

Two system parameters need to be configured. The parameters belong to the type
Supervision Type in the configuration topic Motion and are expressed in ratio of
max speed (1 = 100%).
Teach Max Speed Main

Teach Max Speed Main = (x / Arm Length) * (Transmission Gear Ratio / Speed
Absolute Max)
where:
• x is the speed in mm/s
• Transmission Gear Ratio belongs to the type Transmission.
• Speed Absolute Max belongs to the type Stress Duty Cycle (rad/s).
• Arm Length should be measured from the rotational center of the external
axis (meter).
If the result of the calculation exceeds 0.94, use 0.94 instead of the calculated
value.
Insert the calculated result at the type Supervision Type: Teach Max Speed Main.
Teach Max Speed DSP

Calculate and use the largest value of:
• Teach Max Speed Main * 1.20
• Teach Max Speed Main + (8 / Speed Absolute Max)
Insert the calculated result at the type Supervision Type: Teach Max Speed DSP.
Example
Given parameter values
Transmission Gear Ratio = 120
Speed Absolute Max = 320 rad/s
Arm Length = 0.5 m

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Continued
Calculations
Teach Max Speed Main = (0.25 /Arm Length) * (Transmission Gear Ratio / Speed
Absolute Max) = (0.25 / 0.5) * (120 / 320) = 0.188
Teach Max Speed Dsp = max{(Teach Max Speed Main * 1.20) , (Teach Max Speed
Main + (8 / Speed Absolute Max))} = max{(0.188 * 1.2) , (0.188 + (8 / 320))} = max
{0.226 , 0.213} = 0.226

4 Configuration
4.1.2 Minimal configuration of general additional axes
Overview
This section describes how to make a minimal configuration of a standard additional
axes.
WARNING
Incorrect definition of system parameters for brakes or additional axes may cause
damage to the robot or personal injury.
Load parameters
Use RobotStudio to perform the following instructions. See Operating
Action
1 Right click on configuration icon in the system view, and select Load Parameters.
2 Select Load parameters if no duplicates and click Open.
3 Browse to the template files in the RobotWare installation, see Template files on
page 22.
• For general additional axis, browse to the directory:
...\utility\AdditionalAxis\DriveSystem 09\General\DM1
• For track motion, browse to the directory:
...\utility\AdditionalAxis\DriveSystem 09\Track\DM1
4 Select the configuration file for required axes and click Open.
5 Perform a warm start of the system from the FlexPendant or RobotStudio.
Configure parameters
Use RobotStudio or the FlexPendant to perform the following instructions. See
Operating manual - RobotStudio.
For parameter description, see System parameters on page 115.
1 Select the topic Motion and type Mechanical Unit and • Name
define the following in the parameter. • Activate at Start Up
• Deactivation Forbidden
Note • Use Single 1
• Allow Move of User
For a single axis mechanical unit without kinematic Frame
model, Name and Use Single 1 in the type Mechanical
Unit and Name in the type Single must be the same.
2 Select the topic Motion and type Single and specify • Name
which Single Type to use. • Use Single Type
3 Select the topic Motion and type Single Type and Example of values of the para-
specify the type of additional axis in the parameter meter Mechanics:
Mechanics. • TRACK
• FREE_ROT

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Continued
4 Select the topic Motion and type Joint and set the Example: Logical axis 10 will
parameter Logical Axis to the logical axis number. then correspond to the field
eax_d in the RAPID data type
robtarget.
5 Select the topic Motion and type Arm and specify the • Upper Joint Bound
arm characteristics for the axis. • Lower Joint Bound
6 Select the topic Motion and type Acceleration Data • Nominal Acceleration
and specify the arm performance for the axis. • Nominal Deceleration
7 Select the topic Motion and type Transmission and • Transmission Gear Ratio
specify the following. • Rotating Move
• Transmission High Gear
• Transmission Low Gear
8 Select the topic Motion and type Motor Type and • Polepairs
specify the following. • ke Phase to Phase
(Vs/rad)
• Max current (A rms)
• Phase resistance (ohm)
• Phase inductance (H)
9 Select the topic Motion and type Motor Calibration • Calibration Offset
and define the calibration and commutation offsets. • Commutator Offset
10 Select the topic Motion and type Stress Duty Cycle • Torque Absolute Max
and define the torque and speed absolute max on (Nm)
the motor side. • Speed Absolute Max
(rad/s)
11 Perform a warm start of the system from the FlexPend-
ant or RobotStudio.
Note
If Torque Absolute Max is too high it may result in a configuration error at restart.
Limitations
If Torque Absolute Max is to high it may result in a configuration error at restart.
To avoid error do not set Torque Absolute Max higher than:
Torque Absolute Max < √ 3 * ke Phase to Phase (Vs/rad) * Max Current
where:
• Max Current, belonging to the type Motor Type, is the maximum current of
the used drive module
• ke Phase to Phase (Vs/rad), belonging to the type Motor Type, is a voltage
constant

4 Configuration
4.1.3 Minimal configuration of servo gun
Overview
This section describes how to configure a servo gun. It details the usage of
important parameters, some of them servo gun specific, which need to be set up.
Most of the advanced settings, such as relays, brakes and supervision, which are
described in the following sections, are also valid for servo guns.
WARNING
Load parameters
Action
1 Right click on configuration icon in the system view, and select Load Parameters.
2 Select Load parameters if no duplicates and click Open.
3 Browse to the template files in the RobotWare installation, see Template files on
page 22.
...\utility\AdditionalAxis\DriveSystem 09\ServoGun
4 Select the configuration file for required axes and click Open.
5 Perform a restart of the system from the FlexPendant or RobotStudio.
For parameter description, see System parameters on page 115.
1 Select the topic Motion and the type Mechanical Unit • Name
and define the following parameter:
2 Select the topic Motion and the type Joint and specify Example: Logical axis 10 will
the logical axis number under parameter Logical then correspond to the field
Axis. eax_d in a RAPID data of the
type robtarget.
3 Select the topic Motion and the type Arm and specify • Upper Joint Bound
the arm characteristics for the axis. • Lower Joint Bound
Lower Joint Bound should be set
to zero or a small negative value
(e.g. -0.005 m) in order to protect
the gun from collisions. The limit
is not active during force control
of the gun. For force control
there is another positional limit,
Max Force Control Position Error,
in the type Supervision.

4 Configuration
Continued
4 Select the topic Motion and the type Acceleration • Nominal Acceleration
Data and specify the arm performance for the axis. • Nominal Deceleration
5 Select the topic Motion and the type Transmission • Transmission Gear Ratio
and specify the following parameters:
6 Select the topic Motion and the type Motor Type and • Pole Pairs
specify the following parameters: • ke Phase to Phase
(Vs/rad)
• Max Current (A rms)
• Phase Resistance (ohm)
• Phase Inductance (H)
7 Select the topic Motion and the type Motor Calibra- • Calibration Offset
tion and define the calibration and commutation off- • Commutation Offset
sets.
8 Select the topic Motion and type Stress Duty Cycle • Torque Absolute Max
and define the torque and speed absolute max on (Nm)
the motor side. • Speed Absolute Max
(rad/s)
9 Perform a restart of the system from the FlexPendant
or RobotStudio.
Tuning
After configuration additional axis tuning needs to be performed. See Tuning of
servo control parameters on page 107 for tuning of the system.
Configure servo gun parameters

After tuning, the servo gun specific parameters can be defined.
1 Select the topic Motion and the type Supervision Type • Max Force Control Posi-
and define the supervision limits during force control. tion Error
• Max Force Control Speed
Limit
2 Select the topic Motion and the type SG Process and • Sync check off
define the process parameters specific for servo gun. • Close Time Adjust
• Force Ready Delay
• Max Force Control Motor
Torque
• Post-synchronization
Time
• Calibration Mode
• Calibration Force High
• Calibration Force Low
• Calibration Time

4 Configuration
Continued
Tip force
The relationship between the programmed tip force and the resulting motor torque
is set up in the following parameters. The torques may be negative due to the sign
of the gear ratio while the forces must always be positive. Before setting up this
table, the parameters in the Force Master should be tuned. See Application
manual - Servo Gun Setup.
The easiest way to set up the table is by using a RAPID force calibration service
routine.
Parameter Description
Number of Stored Forces Number of stored forces in the force vs motor
torque table. The minimum value allowed is
2.
Tip Force 1 Gun tip force 1 (N)
Motor Torque 1 Motor torque 1 (Nm)

4 Configuration
4.1.4 Minimal configuration of non-ABB robots
Overview
This section describes basic configuration of non-ABB robots.
WARNING
General approach
For each kinematic model a corresponding set of default configuration files are
supplied with the additional option Stand Alone Controller. It is possible to configure
system parameters by editing these configuration files directly with a text editor.
The recommended way, however, is to use RobotStudio or the FlexPendant.
Configure system parameters

Use RobotStudio or the FlexPendant to configure the following system parameters
for non-ABB robots. They all belong to the configuration topic Motion. For more
information on how to do this see Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant and
Operating manual - RobotStudio. For more information about the parameters see
System parameters on page 115.
Action Parameter name

1 Select the type Robot and specify name. • Name
Note! Naming a robot is optional but
often convenient.
2 Select the type Measurement Channel • Measurement Node
and specify:
3 Select the type Arm and define the limits • Upper Joint Bound
for the robot’s working range. There is • Lower Joint Bound
one set of parameters for each joint. • Calibration Position
Specify:
4 Select the type Arm Type. Depending See Setting the Arm Type parameters on
on selected kinematic model, different page 73.
parameters need to be configured.
5 Select the type Transmission and spe- • Transmission Gear Ratio
cify: • Rotating Move
• Transmission Gear High
• Transmission Gear Low
6 Select the type Brake and specify brake See Defining brake behavior on page 82.
parameters.
7 Select the type Drive system and spe- • Use Drive Unit
cify:
8 Select the type Motor and specify: • Use Motor Type

4 Configuration
Continued
Action Parameter name

9 Select the type Motor Type and specify: • Pole Pairs
Note! Values for these parameters can • Stall Torque
be found in the motor specifications. • Ke Phase to Phase
• Max Current
• Phase Resistance
• Phase Inductance
10 Select the type Stress Duty Cycle and • Speed Absolute Max
specify: • Torque Absolute Max
11 If the system uses MultiMove and has See Setting up a motion planner and a RAPID
several mechanical units attached to task on page 75.
the same drive module further configur-
ation is needed.
12 Check if any advanced configuration See the chapter Advanced settings on
needs to be done. page 77 in this manual.
13 Fine calibrate the system. On the FlexPendant tap Calibration, select
a Mechanical Unit and tap Fine Calibration.
For more information see Operating manu-
al - IRC5 with FlexPendant, section Calibrat-
ing.
14 Tune the system before starting to use See Application manual - TuneMaster.
it.
Setting the Arm Type parameters

Arm Type parameters need to be configured if any of the kinematic models below
is used:
• Linear Gantry and Area Gantry with B-rotation
• TopLoader
• Doppin Feeder
Linear Gantry or Area Gantry with B-rotation

Parameters to be changed when using the kinematic model Linear Gantry or Area
Gantry with B-rotation:
For arm... Parameter name Description
robx_6 in the default config- offset_z Length of arm robx_6 (in meter),
uration file for kinematic see the selected Kinematic
models models on page 28.
• XYZB(X)
• XYZB(X)A(Z)
• XYZC(Z)B(X)A(Z)
• YZB(X)
• YZB(Y)
• YZB(X)A(Z)
• etc.

4 Configuration
Continued
TopLoader
Parameters to be changed when using the kinematic model TopLoader:
robx_2 length Length in meter according to the
selected Kinematic models on
page 28.
page 28.
robx_4 offset_z Length in meter according to the
page 28.
robx_6 offset_z Length in meter according to the
page 28.
Doppin Feeder
Parameters to be changed when using the kinematic model Doppin Feeder:
offset_x selected Kinematic models on
page 28.
offset_z
page 28.
Several mechanical units on the same drive module

If the system has several mechanical units attached to the same drive module, the
system will come up with the error message 50284 - “Cannot activate Mechanical
Unit”. This is perfectly normal, as no motion planner or RAPID task has been
defined by the system for a second or third mechanical unit on a drive module.
This means you need to specify a RAPID task and a motion planner for all
mechanical units that are not number one on a drive module. For information on
how to do this see Setting up a motion planner and a RAPID task on page 75.

4 Configuration
Continued
Setting up a motion planner and a RAPID task

Suppose the system has two drive modules and three mechanical units, two of
which are connected to the first drive module. At system setup motion planner 1
and motion planner 2 have been dedicated to the first mechanical units on the
respective drive module. A motion planner for the second mechanical unit on drive
module one must be configured manually, using either the FlexPendant or
RobotStudio.
The following procedure shows how to do this using the FlexPendant.
Action
1 Select the configuration topic Controller and add a new Mechanical Unit Group. Connect
it to motion planner 3 and specify the second mechanical unit on drive module one
(ROB_12) in the parameter Mech Unit 1.
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Action
2 To be able to program the mechanical unit you need to create a Rapid task. Select
the configuration topic Controller and add a new Task. Attach it to the mechanical
group created in step 1.
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4 Configuration
4.2.1 Disconnect a servo motor
4.2 Advanced settings
4.2.1 Disconnect a servo motor
Overview
It is possible to disconnect and reconnect the motor of a deactivated axis if a certain
deactivation mode is setup.
Note
If the axis is moved when disconnected, the position of the axis might be wrong
after reconnecting, and this will not be detected by the controller. The position
after reconnection will be correct if the axis is not moved, or if the movement is
less than 0.5 motor revolutions. For servo guns, there is a RAPID calibration
method available (the ToolChange calibration) that will adjust any positional error
caused by gun movement during disconnection.
manual - RobotStudio
For parameter description, see chapter System parameters on page 115.
1 Select the topic Motion and type Measurement • Disconnect at Deactiv-
Channel and define the following in the parameter. ate

4 Configuration
4.2.2 Servo Tool Change
Overview
With the option Servo Tool Change it is possible to disconnect the resolver and
power cables from the motor of one external axis and connect them to the motor
of another additional axis.
For details about Servo Tool Change, see Application manual - Controller software
IRC5.
WARNING
It is important that no other mechanical unit used with one tool changer are
activated, but the one corresponding to the currently connected servo gun! An
activation of the wrong mechanical unit may cause unexpected movements and
personal injury. See Defining relays on page 80.
Note
In case the Servo Gun is equipped with a brake, the 24V to the brake must be
switched off before and during servo tool change. This is done via an I/O -signal
and brake relay (e.g. by using the instruction WaitTime on the brake relay). See
Defining relays on page 80, for defining of brake relays.
Considerations
The list below specifies special considerations when switching motors:
• The two (or more) additional axes sharing the same motor cables are
configured as separate mechanical units.
• The additional axes are configured to use the same measurement node and
drive unit node.
• If two servo guns are used with a tool changer, the template file
M7L1B1S_DM1.cfg can be used for configuration of both guns (change the
name of the instance in one of the files).
• A motor switch can be done only if all sharing axes are deactivated.
• The reconnected motor is activated and this activation will restore the position
of the axis to the latest position.
• Always use the tool change tip calibration after activation (for spot welding
guns).
Connection Relay
To make sure that the correct mechanical unit is active, some tool changers support
I/O signals that specify which gun is currently connected.
It is also possible to lock unconnected mechanical units from activation by
specifying a connection relay and connect it to a digital input (DI).

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Defining a connection relay

For parameter descriptions, see System parameters on page 115.
Action Parameter
1 Select the topic Motion and type Mechanical Unit and • Use Connection Relay
define the name of the relay, or check the name if this
is already defined.
2 Select the topic Motion and type Relay and select the
named relay, if this is defined.
3 If the named connection relay is not defined, a new relay
must be created.
4 Change the name of the newly created relay to the same • Name
as the Use Connection Relay parameter. • Output Signal
Define an activation lock signal. • Input Signal

4 Configuration
4.2.3 Defining relays
Overview
The additional drive unit can be activated via signals from the robot controller.
When a module is activated, e.g. by choosing the module in the Jogging window
on the FlexPendant, the output signal is automatically set. A check is made later
that the corresponding input signal from the relay is set.
For information about the hardware requirements for relays, see Relays on page 173.
Defining activating relays

Define the input and output signals for all connected relays. Use RobotStudio to
perform the following instructions. See Operating manual - RobotStudio. For
parameter description, see System parameters on page 115.
Action Parameters
1 Restart the controller to check that the additional axes
can be activated from the I/O window on the FlexPend-
ant.
2 Select the topic Motion and type Relay and define the • Name
following parameters. • Output Signal
• Input Signal
3 Select the topic Motion and type Mechanical Unit and • Use Activation Relay
specify the name of the activation relay.
4 Perform a restart of the system.
Defining brake relays

If the additional mechanical units are equipped with brakes, these will automatically
be activated when the unit is deactivated or when the robot system assumes the
MOTORS OFF state. They will also be activated when the axes have been stationary
for a certain time (Brake on Time) in the MOTORS ON state. For a MultiMove
system, the largest value of the Brake on Time parameters define when the brakes
are activated.
Note
Mechanical units that share brake relay with the robot must not be deactivated.
Set the system parameters Deactivation Forbidden and Activate at Start Up to
Yes.
Defining the input and output signals for brake relays

Define the input and output signals for all connected relays. Use RobotStudio to
parameter description, see System parameters on page 115.
Action Parameters
1 Restart the controller to check that the brakes can be
activated from the I/O window on the FlexPendant.

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Action Parameters
2 Select the configuration topic Motion and the type Relay • Name
and define the following parameters: • Output Signal
• Input Signal
3 Select the topic Motion and the type Mechanical Unit • Use Brake Relay
and specify the name of the brake relay.
4 Perform a restart of the system.

4 Configuration
4.2.4 Defining brake behavior
Overview
If the axis has a brake, parameters which control brake behavior should be
configured. If the axis is affected by gravity, more accurate parameter settings are
necessary.
This section describes how to set up brake behavior for additional axes and non
ABB robots.
Brake behavior at emergency stop

When an emergency stop has been ordered, it will take about 50 to 300 ms before
the mechanical brake is physically active. Meanwhile there is ramp deceleration
by motor. After a certain period of time, the speed of the axis will determine whether
or not the electrical torque brake is to be used along with the mechanical brake.
Good brake behavior is characterized by low oscillation in speed during
deceleration. TuneMaster can be used to verify this; study Speed (signal number
6) and TorqueRef (signal number 9).
Measures must be taken to prevent the axis from dropping due to gravitation. This
will happen if the motor torque is turned off before the mechanical brake has
become physically active.

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Emergency brake algorithm

There are a few parameters which need to be configured to achieve good brake
behavior. Understanding their role in the brake algorithm of the robot controller
will simplify the task. The scenarios below illustrate how the brake parameters
support the emergency brake algorithm of the robot controller.
Scenario 1
Axis almost at standstill after brake ramp, electrical torque brake not activated.
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1 Emergency stops occurs. Immediately, ramp deceleration by motor is started.

2 The axis has stopped when the Brake Control On Delay time has passed.
The motor torque is used until the time Brake Control Min Delay has passed.
This prevents the axis from falling before the mechanical brake is engaged.

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Scenario 2
Axis still moving after brake ramp, electrical torque brake activated.
Brake Control On Delay
Control Off Speed Limit

Brake Ramp Speed LImit
Absolute Brake Torque
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1 Emergency stops occurs. Immediately, ramp deceleration by motor is started.

2 As the axis is still moving (that is, speed exceeds Control Off Speed Limit)
when Brake Control On Delay time has expired, the brake algorithm changes
to Electrical torque brake.
3 The motor generates a brake torque specified by Absolute Brake Torque.
4 Torque reduction is started when the axis speed equals the value of Brake
Ramp Speed Limit.
5 When the axis comes to a standstill the motor torque is turned off.
Defining brake parameters

Use RobotStudio or the FlexPendant to configure the brake parameters of the axis.
See Getting started with a simple brake configuration on page 85 for recommended
start values for some of these parameters. All parameters belong to the type Brake
in the configuration topic Motion.
Action Note
1 Define Control Off Delay in seconds. Specifies for how long the control of the axis
should be active. Time should be longer than it
takes for the mechanical brake to become
physically active, as to prevent the axis from
dropping due to gravitation.
2 Define Brake Control Min Delay in Should be set to the same value as Control Off
seconds. Delay.

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Action Note
3 Define Brake Control On Delay in Specifies the period of time during which decel-
seconds. eration by motor is used. It should be set close
or equal to the mechanical brake activation time,
but must be long enough to damp mechanical
oscillation. After the time has expired, the speed
of the axis is measured against Control Off
Speed Limit. If it is higher the electrical torque
brake is activated.
4 Define Absolute Brake Torque in Specifies max brake torque generated by the
Nm. motor in the electrical torque brake phase. Abso-
lute Brake Torque together with torque generated
by the mechanical brake must not exceed max
allowed torque for the arm, in order not to dam-
age arm and gearbox.
5 Define Brake Ramp Speed Limit in Specifies the speed limit for torque reduction in
rad/s. the electrical torque brake phase and is typically
set to zero.
6 Perform a restart of the controller.
Getting started with a simple brake configuration

To facilitate brake configuration, this section provides initial values for some brake
parameters. It is necessary, however, to adjust these parameter settings until good
brake behavior is achieved.
The table below shows recommended initial values. All parameters belong to the
type Brake in the configuration topic Motion.
Parameter Start value
Control Off Delay 150% of mechanical brake activation time
Brake Control Min Delay same as Control Off Delay
Brake Control On Delay mechanical brake activation time
Absolute Brake Torque 0
Brake Ramp Speed LImit 0
Note
Do not modify Control Off Speed Limit! Its predefined ratio of max speed value
defines zero speed.

4 Configuration
4.2.5 Supervision
4.2.5 Supervision
Overview
Supervision is used to avoid overload on the motors. To prevent misleading
supervision errors due to influence forces, all axes with mutual influences shall be
configured to the same influence group.
Description
If a manipulator mounted on a "Trackmotion" accelerates, the reaction (influence)
forces affect the "Trackmotion". In the same way, if the "Trackmotion" accelerates,
the manipulator is affected. Up to 10 different influence groups can be used (1-10).
By default the manipulator belongs to the influence group no. 1.
Define influence groups

Define the parameter for supervision on the additional axes. Use RobotStudio to
parameter description see System parameters on page 115.
Action Parameters
1 Select the topic Motion and type Supervision Type.
2 Select the additional axes to be grouped.
3 Specify the following parameter. Default value: 0. Influence Group

4 Configuration
4.2.6 Independent joint
4.2.6 Independent joint
Overview
With the options 610-1, Independent Axes, an additional axis (linear or rotating)
can run independently of the other axes in the robot system.
Description
An axis is set in independent mode by executing an independent move instruction.
Use the independent reset instruction to return to normal mode. Independent reset
instruction can also be used in normal mode in order to change the logical position
of the axis.
For more information about Independent Axes, see Application manual - Controller
software IRC5.
Activate Independent Joint

parameter description see section System parameters on page 115.
Action Parameter
1 Select the topic Motion and type Arm.
2 Double click the axis to be activated
3 Select the parameter Independent Joint in the
appearing list.
4 Set the Independent Joint to value On. • Independent Joint
• Independent Upper Joint
Bound
• Independent Lower Joint
Bound
Defining transmission ratio

For external axes, the transmission ratio must be defined as normal with the
parameter Transmission Gear Ratio, but also with its nominator and denominator
values in order to get exact value (no rounding off). Use RobotStudio to perform
the following instructions. See Operating manual - RobotStudio. For parameter
description see section System parameters on page 115.
Action Parameter
1 Select the topic Motion and type Transmission.
2 Specify the following parameters. • Transmission High Gear
• Transmission Low Gear

4 Configuration
4.2.7 Soft servo
4.2.7 Soft servo
Overview
Soft servo can be activated for additional axes which are configured with Lag
Control Master 0. The behavior of movements with the soft servo activated is
described in the Technical reference manual - RAPID Instructions, Functions and
Data types.
Description
There are four system parameters to consider when the soft servo is used for an
additional axis. The parameter are set to default values.
Set soft servo parameters

Define the parameter for soft servo on the additional axes. Use RobotStudio to
parameter description see section, System parameters on page 115.
Action Parameters
1 Select the topic Motion and type Lag Control Master
0.
2 Select the lag control master corresponding to the
external axis.
3 Select the desired parameter and change its value. • K Soft Max Factor
• K Soft Min Factor
• Kp/Kv Ratio Factor
• Ramp Time
4 Click OK to confirm.
5 Perform a restart for the changes to take effect.

4 Configuration
4.2.8 Activate force gain control
Overview
Force gain control is used in cases when heavy load, high friction and low speed
makes it difficult for an additional axis to reach its end point.
All axes that affect force gain control must be within a certain position range from
the end point before forced gain control is enabled. This position range is also
specified in the configuration topic Motion, type Supervision.
Description
When activating forced gain control for an additional axis, two types under Motion
must be considered. Decide which axes should have forced gain control in Lag
Control Master 0, and decide which axes should affect forced gain control in
Supervision.
Set force gain control parameters

Define the parameter for forced gain control on the additional axes. Use RobotStudio
to perform the following instructions. See Operating manual - RobotStudio. For
Action Parameter
1 Select the topic Motion and type Lag Control Master 0.
2 Select the lag control master corresponding to the ad-
ditional axis.
3 Select the parameter to be changed. • Forced Control Active
• Forced Factor for Kp
• Forced Factor for Ki
• Rise Time for Kp
4 Press: OK to confirm.
Set supervision parameters

CAUTION
Do not change supervision for the robot axes. Changes on these values could
affect the service interval cycles and impair its performance.
Action Parameter
1 Select the topic Motion and type Supervision.
2 Select the supervision corresponding to the axis that
should or should not affect forced gain control.

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Action Parameter
3 Select the parameter to be changed. • Affects Forced Control
• Forced on Position Limit
• Forced off Position Limit
4 Click OK to confirm.

4 Configuration
4.2.9 Defining parameters for general kinematics
4.2.9 Defining parameters for general kinematics
Overview
It is possible to use general kinematics for most manipulators. A set of template
configuration files can be found in ...\utility\AdditionalAxis\DM1\GeneralKinematics.,
see Template files on page 22.
Note
Definition is not possible via the FlexPendant or RobotStudio. PC editing of the

configuration files is necessary.
General kinematics for robots

The following needs to be defined.
Type Description
ROBOT_TYPE • base_pose_rot_u0, base_pose_rot_u1, base_pose_rot_u2,
base_pose_rot_u3 (Rotation between user defined robot base
and internal base according to Denavit - Hartenberg definition).
• no_of_joints = highest joint number
• type GEN_KIN
TRANSMISSION For each arm of the additional robot in question.
• rotating_move if rotating axes, exclude otherwise
ARM_TYPE For each arm of the external robot in question.
• length
• theta_home_position
• offset_z
• attitude
For information about the parameters, see Arm Type on page 118.

4 Configuration
4.3.1 About coordinated axes
4.3 Coordinated axes
4.3.1 About coordinated axes
Additional axes, general

All additional axes are handled in mechanical units. This means that before an
additional axis may be moved, the mechanical unit to which it belongs, must be
activated. Within a mechanical unit, the different axes will be given a logical name,
from a to f. In the system parameters, these logical axes will be connected to the
additional axes joints. For each joint a motor and a drive unit is defined. Different
joints may share the same motor and drive unit.
Two or more mechanical units may be activated at the same time, as long as they
do not have the same logical axes defined in their set of additional axes. However,
two or more mechanical units may have the same logical axes, if they are not
activated simultaneously. Two or more mechanical units may not be activated at
the same time, if they share one or more drive units, even if they use separate
logical axes. This means that two logical axes, each belonging to different
mechanical units, may control the same drive unit, but not at the same time.
Coordination
A mechanical unit may be coordinated or not coordinated with the robot movements.
If it is not coordinated, each axis will be moved independent of the robot
movements, e.g. when jogging, only the separate axis will move. However during
program execution, the additional axes will be synchronized to the robot movement,
in such a way that both movements will be completed in the same time.
If the mechanical unit is coordinated, the TCP velocity in the object coordinate
system, will be the programmed velocity irrespective of the movements of the
additional axes. Two types of coordination categories exist. The first category of
coordination is when the robot base is moved, e.g. the coordination to a gantry or
track movement. This means that the robot is mounted on a gantry or a track, and
may be moved along these axes. The world and user/object coordinate systems,
however, will be fixed in the room, and the robot movements in these coordinate
systems will be independent of simultaneous gantry or track movements. This
coordination is automatically active, if the mechanical unit with the track motion is
active.
The second coordination category, is when the robot movements are coordinated
to the movements of a user frame connected to a mechanical unit. E.g. a user
frame may be placed on a turntable and connected to its movements. An ordinary
work object may be used for this purpose, if it is marked with the name of the
mechanical unit to be connected to, and that it should be moveable. The
coordination will be active if the mechanical unit is active, and the coordinated
work object is active. When such a coordinated work object is used, in jogging or
in a move instruction, the data in the uframe component will be ignored and the
location of the user coordinate system will only depend on the movements of the
mechanical unit. However the oframe component will still work giving an object
frame related to the user frame and also the displacement frame may be used.

4 Configuration
4.3.2.1 How to get started with a coordinated track motion
4.3.2 Coordinated track motion
Coordination procedure
In the checklist below, the steps required to coordinate track motion are described.
In each step, there may be a reference to another chapter in this manual, where
more details of the specific actions to be taken will be found.
CAUTION
If a non-ABB track motion is used, no fast robot movements can be made

coordinated with the track motion. Slow movements with reduced acceleration
may work, but preferably the robot shall be still while the track moves.
Action Info/illustration
1 Make sure the system parameter Mech-
anics in the type Single Type is set to
TRACK.
2 Calibrate the robot and the track motion, See section Calibrating in Operating manu-
i.e. the zero position of the measuring al - IRC5 with FlexPendant.
system for both robot and track must be
carefully determined.
3 Define the base frame of the robot. This See section 4 points XZ calibration in Operat-
defines the robot base frame relative to ing manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant.
the world frame. The procedure is neces-
sary only if the world frame is separate
from the robot base frame.
Please observe that the track must be
in its calibration position when the robot
base frame is defined.
4 Define the base frame of the track. This See Defining the base frame for a track mo-
defines the rotation of the robot base tion on page 95.
relative to the track.

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Action Info/illustration
5 Activate the base frame coordination by
setting the system parameter Base frame
moved by (topic Motion and type Robot)
for the robot to the name of the track.
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WARNING
The combined speed of the track motion and

the robot must not exceed 250 mm/s in
manual mode. This can only be ensured if
the correct mechanical unit (the track motion)
is set in the parameter Base frame moved by
for the robot.
6 Create a backup of the system by tap- See Back up and restore systems in Operat-
ping ABB menu - Backup and Restore ing manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant.
-Backup Current system.
7 Activate the track unit in the jogging
window and check that the coordination
is working satisfactorily.
This may be done by choosing World or
Work Object in the field Coordinate
System and then jogging the track axis.
The robot TCP should not move, but be
fixed relative to the object coordinate
system.
Note
If the robot base frame is rotated after the calibration of the track base frame, a
new base frame calibration of the robot has to be done and also a new baseframe
calibration of the track.

4 Configuration
4.3.2.2 Defining the base frame for a track motion
Prerequisites
To make coordinated track motion possible it is necessary to define the base frame
of the track. This frame is located in the calibration position of the track (see
illustration below).
For the definition of a track base frame you need a world fixed tip within the robot's
working range. The calibration procedure consists of a number of positionings of
the TCP to the reference point (world fixed tip).
Please note that before the base frame of the track may be defined, the base frame
of the robot must be defined with the track in the calibration position, that is robot
base frame identical with track base frame.
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Definitions for track base coordinate system

The track's base coordinate system has its origin in the robot's base when the
track is in its calibration position. The x direction is pointing along the linear track
path and the z axis of the track's coordinate system is parallel with the z axis of
the robot's base coordinate system.
The illustration below shows an example of how the base systems are oriented for
a specific robot mounting. In this case the robot is mounted on the track at an angle
of 45 degrees.
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Base frame definition procedure
Action
1 Tap the ABB menu - Calibration.

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Action
2 Select the mechanical unit for the track.
3 Select Base Frame and 3 points.
4 Activate the track unit and run it to the calibration position, that is zero position should
be displayed on the FlexPendant.
5 Select Point1.
6 Jog the robot as close as possible to the world fixed tip.
7 Modify the position by tapping Modify Position.
8 Move the robot along the track and repeat the steps above for the points Point 2 and
Point 3.
9 Press OK to calculate the base frame for the track.
Result
The result of the calculation is displayed (expressed in the world coordinate system).
The following values are shown:
Listed values Description
Method Displays the selected calibration method.
Max error The maximum error for one positioning.
Min error The minimum error for one positioning.
Mean error The accuracy of the robot positioning against the tip.
Cartesian X The x coordinate for the base frame. (x, y, z is the same as for the robot
base frame).
Cartesian Y The y coordinate for the base frame.
Cartesian Z The z coordinate for the base frame.
Quaternion 1-4 Orientation components for the base frame.
If the estimated error is acceptable, press OK to confirm the new track base frame.
If the estimated error is unacceptable, press Cancel to redefine the calibration.

4 Configuration
4.3.3.1 How to get started with a coordinated (moveable) user coordinate system
4.3.3 Coordinated positioners
4.3.3.1 How to get started with a coordinated (moveable) user coordinate system
Coordination procedure
In the checklist below, the steps required to coordinate a user coordinate system
are described. In each step, there may be a reference to another chapter in this
manual, where more details of the specific actions to be taken will be found.
Action Information
1 Calibrate the robot and the positioner, i.e. the zero See section Calibrating in Operat-
position of the measuring system for both robot and ing manual - IRC5 with FlexPend-
positioner must be carefully determined. ant.
2 Define the base frame of the robot. See 4 points XZ calibration in Op-
erating manual - IRC5 with Flex-
Pendant.
3 Define the user frame of the positioner. See Defining the user frame for a
rotational single axis on page 98
or Defining the user frame for a
multi axes positioner on page 101.
4 Create a backup of the system by tapping ABB - See Back up and restore systems
Backup and Restore -Backup Current system. in Operating manual - IRC5 with
FlexPendant.
5 Create a new work object data and give it a name, See section Creating a work ob-
e.g. wobj_turntable. ject in Operating manual - IRC5
In this work object, change the component ufprog with FlexPendant.
to FALSE, indicating that the user object should be
connected to a moveable mechanical unit. Also
change the component ufmec to the name of the
positioner (e.g. STN_1).
6 If you want the object frame to be displaced relative For more information about the
to the user frame, you may write the displacement object frame, see Operating
in the x, y, z values of the oframe component of manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant,
the work object. section What is a work object and
section Defining the work object
coordinate system.
7 Activate the positioner in the jogging window and
check that the coordination is working satisfactorily.
This can be done by:
• selecting Work Object in the field Coordinate
system
• selecting your work object, e.g.
wobj_turntable, in the field Work object
When jogging the positioner, the robot TCP should
also move, following the moveable object coordinate
system.
Tip
When programming, it is important to have the coordinated work object, in this

case wobj_turntable, programmed as an argument in each move instruction. This
will be automatically added to the move instruction, if the work object is activated
in the jogging window before starting the programming.

4 Configuration
4.3.3.2 Defining the user frame for a rotational single axis
About defining the user frame

This method will define the location of the user coordinate system of a rotational
single axis positioner, relative to the world coordinate system. As it is a single axis
the base frame and user frame will coincide. This user coordinate system should
be used when a coordinated work object is used.
Prerequisites
The definition of a user frame for a rotational additional axis requires that the
turntable on the additional axis has a marked reference point. The calibration
procedure consists of a number of positionings for the robot's TCP on the reference
point when the turntable is rotated to different angles (see illustration below).
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Position and directions of the user frame

The user coordinate system for the rotational axis has its origin in the centre of
the turntable. The z direction coincides with the axis of rotation and the x axis goes
through the reference point. The illustration below shows the user coordinate
system for two different positionings of the turntable (turntable seen from above).
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Note
If it is intended to simulate the positioner in RobotStudio, it is recommended to

define the user coordinate system of the rotational axis so that it coincides with
the user coordinate system of the RobotStudio model.
User frame definition procedure
Action
2 Select the rotational single axis positioner.
3 Select Base Frame.
4 Select the method 4 Point Z.
5 If you have a MultiMove system, select which robot to use for the calibration.
For non-MultiMove systems, go directly to the next step.
6 Select Point 1.
7 Jog the robot as close as possible to the reference point.
9 Move the rotational positioner to a new positive position and point out the new position
with the robot.
10 Repeat the steps 6-9 for the points Point 2, Point 3 and Point 4.
11 Jog the robot to a position where the tool center point (TCP) touches an imaginary
extension of the desired positive z axis.
In this case, this point should be along the rotational axis of the turntable (above the
turntable).
This is only to define the positive direction of the z axis. It is not used to increase the
accuracy of the calibration. The exact direction of the z axis is defined as the normal
of the xy plane.
12 Select Elongator Point Z and tap Modify Position.

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Action
13 If you want, you can save the entered calibration data to a file. Tap Positions and then
Save. Enter the name of the file and then tap OK.
To restore this calibration, the file can be loaded from Positions - Load, instead of
performing steps 6-12.
14 Press OK to calculate the user frame for the positioner.
Result
Cartesian X - Z The x, y, z coordinates for the user frame.
Quarternion 1-4 Orientation components for the user frame.
If the estimated error is acceptable, press OK to confirm the new user frame.

4 Configuration
4.3.3.3 Defining the user frame for a multi axes positioner
Parameter file required

It is possible to define positioners with more than one axis. To achieve the best
possible performance from such a positioner, a set of data, describing its kinematic
and dynamic properties (among other things), must be defined. This data cannot
be defined in the system parameters via the FlexPendant or RobotStudio, but must
be read from a parameter file. If no file was supplied with the manipulator, the
manipulator cannot be coordinated with the robot. It can, however, be defined as
a number of separate external axes.
Differences between one and multi axes positioner

The principles for defining a user frame for a multi axes positioner are the same
as for a one axis positioner, see Defining the user frame for a rotational single axis
on page 98. However, note that the axis must be moved in positive direction (see
step 9 below).
For a positioner with more than one axis, a 4 point calibration is performed for each
axis.
Note
If it is intended to simulate the positioner in RobotStudio, it is recommended to

define the user coordinate systems of the rotational axes so that they coincide
with the user coordinate systems of the RobotStudio model.
Define number of axes

The number of axes belonging to the positioner must be defined in the configuration
file before coordinated motions are possible. The value should represent the number
of axes connected in serial.
Parameter Type Description
no_of_error_model_joints ROBOT_TYPE Number of axes connected in serial
belonging to the positioner.
The maximum value is 6.
The parameter does not need to be set for ABB positioners.
User frame definition procedure
Action
2 Select the multi axes positioner
3 Select Base Frame.
4 Select 4 Points for Axis 1.
5 If you have a MultiMove system, select which robot to use for the calibration.
For non-MultiMove systems, go directly to the next step.
6 Select Point 1.

4 Configuration
Continued
Action
7 Jog the robot as close as possible to the reference point.
9 Move the first axis in positive direction to a new position (according to right hand rule).
10 Repeat the steps 6-9 for the points Point 2, Point 3 and Point 4.
11 If you want, you can save the entered calibration data to a file. Tap Positions and then
Save. Enter the name of the file and then tap OK.
To restore this calibration, the file can be loaded from Positions - Load, instead of
performing steps 6-10.
12 Select 4 Points for Axis 2 and repeat step 5-11 for the other axes belonging to the
positioner.
13 Press OK to calculate the user frame for the positioner.
Result
Cartesian X - Z The x, y, z coordinates for the user frame.
Quarternion 1-4 Orientation components for the user frame.
If the estimated error is acceptable, press OK to confirm the new user frame.
Note
When defining a work object for a coordinated motion, the user frame part of the
work object is left empty (unit frame). Instead the user part is computed when
needed using the kinematic model and the joint position for the mechanical unit.

5 Commutation
5.1 Commutate the motor
5 Commutation
Overview
This chapter describes how to use the call service routine commutation, so the
additional motor runs properly.
The service routine commutation is used to:
• Find a commutation value for a synchronous permanent magnet motor.
• Check motor phase order
• Verify the pole pair parameter value is correctly typed in.
• Check resolver connection
How to install a new motor
Action Note
1 Set the motor in safe mode by changing the system Set the motor in safe mode/nor-
parameter Current Vector On (topic Motion, type mal mode on page 103.
Drive System) to Yes.
2 Start the service routine Commutation. See Operating manual - IRC5 with
FlexPendant section Program-
ming and testing - Running a ser-
vice routine.
3 Check motor phase order connections. Check motor phase connections
order on page 104.
4 Check resolver connection. Check resolver connections on
page 104.
5 Move the motor to commutation position. Check the motor phase connec-
• For the pre-Commutated motor: Check the tions on page 104.
motor phase connections. Update commutation offset on
• For the none commutated motor: Commutate page 104.
the motor by updating the commutation off-
set.
6 The commutation is now finished and the motor is See Set the motor in safe
ready to use. When exiting, the program ask if the mode/normal mode on page 103.
motor is to be set in normal mode. The motor can
also be set to normal mode by changing the para-
meter Current Vector On to No.
Set the motor in safe mode/normal mode

The system parameters can be changed in the FlexPendant or in RobotStudio. On
the FlexPendant tap Control panel/Configuration/Topics/Motion/Drive System.
Then change the parameter Current Vector On to Yes or No in the Drive System.
If the motor is to be set in safe mode set the parameter to Yes. If the motor is to
be set in normal mode set the parameter to No.

5 Commutation
Continued
CAUTION
If the motor is not properly installed, it can run away and destroy itself or other
equipment. To avoid this set the motor in safe mode.
Check motor phase connections order

By stepping the motor in positive direction from the service routine, the motor shaft
shall turn in counter clockwise direction, if the shaft is seen from the resolver side
and clockwise from the drive shaft side.
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If the motor is turning in the wrong direction then the motor phases has been
swapped. Try changing RST to SRT, RTS or TSR.
Check the pole pair parameter

Check if the pole pair parameter is loaded with the correct value by stepping the
motor from the service routine. The motor shall turn 1/16 of a revolution for every
step command.
Check resolver connections

From the service routine step the motor in positive direction. The resolver is
connected correctly if the motor angle in the jogging window is increasing.
Otherwise check the wiring of the resolver.
Check the motor phase connections

Step through the commutation angles to make sure that the cables are connected
to the right phase. For best result commutate with a free mounted motor. There
are a numbers of correct commutation angles (same as pole_pair parameter). If
the difference is a number of 6.283185/pole_pair values - the commutation is ok.
Otherwise all motor phases shall be moved one step forward or backward (same
order! RST -> STR or TRS). A commutation value set by the motor manufacturer
is normally more accurate than a value updated with this method.
Update commutation offset

To get a good commutation position the motor must not be affected by gravity or
large friction from equipment connected to the motor. For best result commutate
with a free mounted motor.
When the motor is aligned, the resolver commutation parameter can be set. When
the parameter is set the database is also updated.

6 Tuning
6.1 Tuning the commutation offset
6 Tuning
General
Before using an additional axis, you must tune the motors commutation offset.
This requires that you connect a DC power source between two nodes and then
measure the position of the motor.
Note
ABB motors are precommutated with the commutation value 1.5708. Therefore,
an ABB motor does not require tuning of the commutation offset.
Prerequisites
The motor must comply with the specifications in Motors on page 160. The resolver
must comply with the specifications in Resolvers on page 166.
Required material
This is a list of what you need to perform the tuning:
Material Description
PC with TuneMaster See Application manual - TuneMaster.
Power supply 24 V (DC).
The power supply should be equipped with a relay that trips
at short circuit. Otherwise a fuse will burn every time the
power is applied.
Check the motor data to see the current required from the
power supply.
2 cable sets Cables to brake release and motor phase.
Each cable set includes one plus and one minus cable.
Motor documentation Motor data sheet and electrical connection drawing.
Measuring procedure
This procedure describes how to measure the commutation position of a motor.
Action
1 Deactivate the axis of the motor you want to tune.
2 Switch off the controller.
3 Disconnect the power cable to the motor.
4 Disconnect the motor from the gear (or in some other way make sure the motor is not
affected by external torque and friction).
5 If the motor is using a brake, release it by connecting the power supply to the contact
pins for the brake release.
See motor specifications for max brake current, which contact are for the brake release
and the polarity of the contacts (if any).
6 Ensure that the brake is released by manually turning the motor.

6 Tuning
Continued
Action
7 Connect the power supply with the plus cable to the phase S (V) and the minus cable
(0 V) to the to the phase T (W).
A short pulse is enough to move the motor to its commutation position. Disconnect
the power after the voltage pulse.
8 Connect the power to give another voltage pulse to the motor. If the motor is already
in its commutation position it should not move this time.
9 Disconnect the power supply from the brake release, so that the motor brake is on.
10 Reconnect the power cable from the drive module to the motor.
11 Activate the axis.
Do not move any mechanical unit.
12 Start the controller.
13 Configure TuneMaster, selecting mechanical unit and the signal ResolverAngle (signal
number 1).
Zoom in on the signal so you can read at least 2 decimals.
Note that the number of commutation positions are equal to the number of pole pairs.
E.g. a motor with 2 pole pairs have 2 possible values for this measurement. It does
not matter which of the commutation points you are measuring.
14 Set the measured value to the parameter Commutator Offset in the type Motor Calib-
ration.
15 Reconnect the motor to the gear.

6 Tuning
6.2 Tuning of servo control parameters
6.2 Tuning of servo control parameters
Overview
The servo control parameters can be adjusted (tuned) to achieve the best possible
motion performance.
Tuning with TuneMaster

The recommended way to perform the tuning is by using the software TuneMaster.
How to perform the tuning is described in Application manual - TuneMaster.

6 Tuning
6.3.1 Tuning of the soft servo parameters
6.3 Additional tuning
General
This section details how to tune the following parameters in the type Lag Control
Master 0:
• K Soft Min Factor
• K Soft Max Factor
• Kp/Kv Ratio Factor
• Ramp Time
Tip
In most applications these parameters do not have to be trimmed and can be

left at their default values.
Tuning of K Soft Min Factor

The procedure below details how to make the initial tuning of the parameter K Soft
Min Factor.
Tip
The movements in this trim procedure should be done close to the point where
the soft servo is activated, to minimize the risk of an axis collapsing.
Action
1 Determine a maximum axis movement for which the axis should not move, when the
softness is 100%. Such a movement can be 0.1 rad for a rotating axis.
2 Determine a minimum axis movement for which the axis should move, when the soft-
ness is 100%. Such a movement can be 0.2 rad for a rotating axis.
3 Activate the soft servo with softness 100% and perform the two movements.
4 If the axis moves for both movements, the axis is too stiff and K Soft Min Factor should
be reduced. If the axis does not move for any movement, the axis is too soft and K
Soft Min Factor should be increased.
5 Repeat step 3 and 4 until the axis does not move for the smaller movement but does
move for the bigger movement.
Tuning of K Soft Max Factor

In most cases, K Soft Max Factor can be left at its default value (1.0).
If the axis is too stiff at 0% softness, reduce K Soft Max Factor. If the axis is too
soft at 0% softness, increase K Soft Max Factor. The tuning can be made in a
similar way as for K Soft Min Factor, but with smaller movements.

6 Tuning
Continued
Kp/Kv Ratio Factor

Kp/Kv Ratio Factor determines the stability margin for the axis. A value less than
1.0 increases the stability. It is not possible to set this parameter to a value larger
than 1.0 since the stability of the axis would be jeopardized.
Ramp Time
If Ramp Time is changed, the duration of the activation and deactivation phase will
change. A short ramp time can result in a twitch of the axis at activation.

6 Tuning
6.3.2 Additional tuning for servo guns
6.3.2 Additional tuning for servo guns
Description in separate manual

The specifics for tuning a servo gun are described in Application manual - Servo
Gun Setup.

7 Error handling
7.1 Error management
7 Error handling
General
This section details how to handle fault localization after having performed system
configuration.
Fault localization is done in the following steps:
1 start the Hyper Terminal to get access to the log file containing information
about the communication between the controller and the PC
2 check the log file and search for faults
3 edit the *.cfg file
4 reload the configuration file
For a description of how to use a Hyper Terminal see the section How to use the
Microsoft HyperTerminal on page 113.
Handling errors - an iterative process

Fault localization is an iterative process that must go on until all errors are
eliminated. The following steps describe the order of the process:
Description
1 Search for error messages in the log file. Identify the first error in the file. Status 0
implies that the file is found and the operation has passed. A negative status value
implies that an error has occurred.
For an example of the status information see illustration in the section below.
2 Open the configuration file (internal or external configuration file) and correct the first
error that was found in the log file. The illustration below shows a part of an internal
configuration file.
Note! To avoid new error messages only correct one error at a time.
3 Save the edited configuration file and load the file to the controller.
4 If files are loaded by install.cmd, restart the controller using the restart mode Reset
system.
If files are loaded manually, perform a restart.
5 Go back to step 1 and proceed with the four steps above until all errors are eliminated.
Illustration of error messages in log file

The following shows an example of the contents of the log file.
Status 0 from echo Installing XYZ on drivemodule 1
Status 0 from config
/hd0a/SAC_5.XX.XXXX/GantryArea/XYZ_rob11/irbcfg/INT_XYZ_11.cfg
05-10-21 15:41:34 MCO :type = ERROR id = CFG code = 5
arg 0 : 177
arg 1 : INT_XYZ_11.cfg
arg 2 : pole_pairs
arg 3 : 0
arg 4 : 20

7 Error handling
Continued
Examples of error messages

The table below gives some examples of common error messages that can show
up in the log file after system configuration.
Error message in log file Description - cause of How to correct the error
failure
04-01-13 16:33:46 MC0: With regard to hardware Check the hardware and set the
param.c 1286 drive unit position and correct node values for the para-
cfg_get_named_instance for node position; do not ex- meter Use Drive Unit, in the
'DRIVE_UNIT' ’M2DM1’ failed. ist for axis rob11_2. INT_XYZ_11.cfg file. The paramet-
er is described in Technical refer-
ence manual - System paramet-
ers.
04-01-13 17:43:59 MC0: In this case, the sign for Check the lines for missing or in-
cfg_file.c 2142 the line breaking, "\", is correct signs.
Mandatory attribute 'name' missing on line 179 in the
missing in line 180 INT_XYZ_11.cfg file.
Status -13 from config compr: The error message indic-
/hd0a/SAC_5.XX.XXXX/GantryArea ates that the error exists
/XYZ_rob11/irb- in some of the lines be-
cfg/INT_XYZ_11.cfg fore line 180.
04-01-13 17:50:57 MC0: type The value of pole_pairs Change the value of the paramet-
= ERROR id = SYSTEM code (in this case, on line 179) er Pole Pairs in the
= 136 in the INT_XYZ_11.cfg file INT_XYZ_11.cfg file. The paramet-
arg 0: pole_pairs is not within the permitted er is described in Technical refer-
limits. ence manual - System paramet-
arg 1: 180 ers.
The error message indic-
Status -12 from config compr: ates that the error exists
/hd0a/SAC_5.XX.XXXX/GantryArea in the parameter
/XYZ_rob11/irb- pole_pairs, in some of
cfg/INT_XYZ_11.cfg
the lines before line 180.
Summary
Error management is necessary to secure that the right configuration file for a
certain kinematic model is used. It is also important to check that parameter settings
have been done with correct/allowed values.
Every time a new system configuration is done or axes are tuned, fault localization
and error correction must also be done to ensure that any remaining errors will be
eliminated.

7 Error handling
7.2 How to use the Microsoft HyperTerminal
7.2 How to use the Microsoft HyperTerminal
General
This section details how to connect the robot system to the Microsoft
HyperTerminal.
The Microsoft HyperTerminal is a program that can be used to connect the controller
to other computers, for example a PC.
How to use a Hyper Terminal
Action
1 Connect the PC to the controller. Use the CONSOLE port on the computer module in
the controller and the COM1 port in the PC.
2 Open the Microsoft HyperTerminal application.
A Microsoft Windows application may be used: Start / Programs / Accessories /
Communications / HyperTerminal.
3 Use UNIX commands to navigate in the controller software.

8 System parameters
8.1 Acceleration Data
8 System parameters
8.1 Acceleration Data
General
These parameters are applicable to each arm of the external robot in question.
Parameter description
The parameters belong to the configuration type Acceleration Data in the Motion
topic.
Cfg name Parameter name Description
name Name Name of the Acceleration Data group. Max 32
characters.
wc_acc Nominal Acceleration Axis acceleration in rad/s 2 (or m/s 2 for linear
axes). If the value is too high, the motor will reach
the torque limit and result in poor path perform-
ance.
wc_dec Nominal Deceleration Axis deceleration in rad/s 2 (or m/s 2 for linear
axes). If the value is too high, the motor will reach
the torque limit and the axis will overshoot in fine
points.

8 System parameters
8.2 Arm
8.2 Arm
General
These parameters are applicable to each arm of the robot in question.
The parameters belong to the configuration type Arm in the Motion topic.
Common parameters

upper_joint_bound Upper Joint Bound Upper bound for the axis work area (in
radians or meters). The axis cannot be
moved beyond this limit during jogging
or program execution.
lower_joint_bound Lower Joint Bound Lower bound for the axis work area (in
radians or meters). The axis cannot be
moved beyond this limit during jogging
or program execution.
Parameters for additional axes

independent_joint_on Independent Joint Set parameter to value On in order to
activate the possibility to use independ-
ent joint instructions. Default value is
Off.
ind_upper_joint_bound Independent Upper Upper bound for the axis work area
Joint Bound when operating in independent mode
(in radians or meters.
ind_lower_joint_bound Independent Lower Lower bound for the axis work area
Joint Bound when operating in independent mode
(in radians or meters).
Parameters for non ABB robots

name Name Name of the ARM data group, e.g. x.
use_arm_type Use arm type ID name for ARM_TYPE data group.
use_acc_data Use acc data ID name for ACC_DATA data group.
use_arm_calib Use arm calib ID name for ARM_CALIB data group.
lower_joint_bound_min - Minimum value for lower_joint_bound.
The unit is radian or meters.
upper_joint_bound_max - Maximum value for upper_joint_bound.
The unit is radian or meters.
cal_position Calibration position Calibration position. The unit is in radi-
ans or meters.

8 System parameters
8.3 Arm Calib
8.3 Arm Calib
General
These parameters are applicable to each arm of the external robot in question.
The following parameters belong to the topic Motion and the type Arm Calib.

name Name Name of the ARM_CALIB data group.

8 System parameters
8.4 Arm Type
8.4 Arm Type
General
These parameters are applicable to each arm of the robot in question.
The parameters below are the parameters used to describe a kinematic model in
GEN_KIN and they are based on the standard Denavit-Hartenberg convention and
follows the description provided in Introduction to Robotics, Mechanics and Control
by John J. Craig. The parameters are provided for each joint and to be able to set
up a kinematic model, it is necessary to understand how coordinate systems in
the respective joints are transformed based on the parameters. Here coordinate
system 0 is a fixed coordinate system with a certain relation to the world coordinate
system. Coordinate system 1 is attached to joint 1, coordinate system 2 is attached
to joint 2, etc. The description below is assumed to be provided for joint k
(coordinate system k), the previous joint coordinate system is referred to as
coordinate system k-1 and the next coordinate system hence k+1.

The following parameters belong to the topic Motion and the type Arm Type.
name Name Name of the ARM_TYPE data group.
length - Arm length, measured along the x direction in
the current coordinate system k (according to
Craig’s definition i ).
(Meter)
offset_z - Offset in z direction in current coordinate system
k. Home position of a linear axis.
(Meter)
theta_home_position - Axis angle of arm in home position, rotation
around the z-axis in current coordinate system k
(theta according to Craig’s definition i ).
(Radians)
attitude - Angle between z-axis in previous coordinate
system k-1 and the current coordinate system k
(alpha according to Craig’s definition i ). Rotation
is around the x-axis in coordinate system k-1.
(Radians)
i The Denavit-Hartenberg notation according to John J. Craig in Introduction to Robotics, Mechanics
and Control
Example 1 – XYZC(Z), available as template

Build a gantry with linear axes along X, Y and Z and a rotation around the Z axis.
In the MOC.cfg file, the following information will be included. See also the template
files where additional info is also shown.
ROBOT:
-name "ROB_11" -use_robot_type "ROB11_XYZC(Z)" \

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8.4 Arm Type
Continued
-use_robot_calib "r11_uncalib" \
-use_joint_0 "rob11_1" -use_joint_1 "rob11_2" \
-use_joint_2 "rob11_3" -use_joint_3
ROBOT_TYPE:
-name "ROB11_XYC(Z)" -type "GEN_KIN3" -error_model "NOMINAL" \

-no_of_joints 4 -master_robot -tcp_robot \
-base_pose_rot_u0 0.70710678 -base_pose_rot_u1 0 \
-base_pose_rot_u2 0.70710678 -base_pose_rot_u3 0
The base_pose_rot parameters are used to get the coordinate system for the
first joint such that the z-axis is aligned with the linear movement direction, the
x-axis in the world coordinate system. In addition, JOINT and ARM sections has to
be set up in the MOC.cfg to be complete, see the template files. The property to
decide whether the axis is rotating or linear is part of the type TRANSMISSION. By
using rotating_move, the axis will be rotating around the local z-axis, otherwise
the motion will be translational along the z-axis.
With the parameters above, the type ARM_TYPE is shown below.
ARM_TYPE:
-name "ROB11_1" -length 0 -offset_z 0 -attitude 0 \

-theta_home_position 0
-name "ROB11_2" -length 0 -offset_z 0 -attitude 1.5707963 \

-theta_home_position 1.5707963
-name "ROB11_3" -length 0 -offset_z 0 -attitude 1.5707963 \

-name "ROB11_4" -length 0 -offset_z 0 -attitude 0 \

y y
z x
z
y
y
x
z
z
x x
World coordinate system Coordinate system 0 or 1 Coordinate system 2 Coordinate system 3 or 4
xx1800001533
1 Transformation from world coordinate system to the joint 1 coordinate system

is done by the base_pose_rot parameters in ROBOT_TYPE. Joint 1 is linear
and moves along the z-axis of coordinate system 1, which is aligned with the
x-axis of the world coordinate system.
2 The Joint 1 coordinate system is rotated around the x-axis of coordinate
system 1 to get the z-axis of coordinate system 2 aligned with the negative

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8.4 Arm Type
Continued
y-axis in the world coordinate system by a rotation of π/2. This is achieved

by using the attitude parameter. To prepare for the coordinate system 3
to have x-axis aligned with world coordinate system, a rotation is also
performed around the z-axis of the coordinate system 2 by setting the
theta_home_position parameter to π/2.
3 To achieve a final coordinate system with negative z-axis aligned with the
world coordinate system, the attitude parameter is used, providing a
rotation around the x-axis in coordinate system 2 by π/2 to achieve coordinate
system 3 and 4.
Additional rotations, such as a spherical wrist or an additional linear axis can be
attached using similar steps as above.

8 System parameters
8.5 Brake
8.5 Brake
General
These parameters control the emergency brake behavior. They are applicable to
each additional axis with a brake strong enough to hold against gravitation.
The parameters belong to the configuration type Brake in the Motion topic.
name Name ID name of the brake.
control_off_delay_time Control Off Delay The motor torque is turned off after this
delay time has expired. It must be long
enough to ensure that the mechanical brake
has started working, or the axis risk drop-
ping toward the ground.
brake_control_on_delay_time Brake Control On Period of time during which deceleration by
Delay motor is used. It should be set close or
equal to the mechanical brake activation
time and must be long enough to damp
mechanical oscillation. If the axis is still
moving after this time has expired, the
electrical torque brake is activated.
brake_control_on_min_delay_time Brake Control Min Used by the brake algorithm much the same
Delay as Control Off Delay. Should be set to the
same value as that parameter.
absolute_brake_torque Absolute Brake Specifies max brake torque generated by
Torque the motor in the electrical torque brake
phase. Absolute Brake Torque together with
torque generated by the mechanical brake
must not exceed max allowed torque for
the arm, in order not to damage arm and
gearbox.
brake_ramp_speed_limit Brake Ramp Speed Specifies the speed limit for torque reduc-
Limit tion in the electrical torque brake phase and
is typically set to zero.

8 System parameters
8.6 Force Master
8.6 Force Master
General
Force Master is used to define how a servo gun behaves during force control. The
parameters only affect the servo gun when it is in force control mode.
The following table contains the parameters that belongs to the topic Motion and
the type Force master.
Cfg Parameter name Description

bandwidth_ramping References Band- The frequency limit for the low pass filter for
width reference values.
ramp_time_switch Use Ramp Time Determines if the ramping of the tip force should
use a constant time or a constant gradient.
ramp_torque_ref_clos- Ramp when In- Determines how fast force is built up while
ing crease Force closing the tool when Use ramp time is set to
No.
ramp_time Ramp Time Determines how fast force is built up while
closing the tool when Use Ramp Time is set to
Yes.
bandwidth_lp Collision LP Band- Frequency limit for the low pass filter used for
width tip wear calibration.
alarm_torque Collision Alarm Determines how hard the tool tips will be
Torque pressed together during the first gun closing of
new tips calibrations and tool change calibra-
tions.
col_speed Collision Speed Determines the servo gun speed (m/s) during
the first gun closing of new tips calibrations and
tool change calibrations.
distance_to_con- Collision Delta Posi- Defines the distance the servo tool has gone
tact_position tion (m) beyond the contact position when the motor
torque has reached the value specified in Colli-
sion Alarm Torque.
force_ready_detec- Force Detection The feedback motor speed is filtered through a
tion_bandwidth Bandwidth LP filter with this bandwidth. This is to avoid that
variations in the speed will trigger the force de-
tection too early.
force_ready_detec- Force Detection When the feedback motor speed is below this
tion_speed Speed value, it is considered that the ordered force is
reached.
delay_ramp Delay Ramp Delays the starting of torque ramp when force
control is started.

8 System parameters
8.7 Force Master Control
8.7 Force Master Control
General
These parameters are used to set the speed limit and speed loop gain as functions
of the torque.
The following parameters belong to the topic Motion and the type Force Master
Control.
no_of_posts No. of Speed Limits The number of points used to define speed limit and
speed loop gain as functions of the torque. Up to 6
points can be defined.
torque_1 - Torque 1- Torque 6 The torque levels, corresponding to the ordered tip
torque_6 force, for which the speed limit and speed loop gain
values are defined.
speed_lim_1 - Speed Limit 1-6 Speed Limit 1 to Speed Limit 6 are used to define the
speed_lim_6 maximum speed depending on the ordered tip force.
Kv_1 - Kv_6 Kv 1-6 Kv 1 to Kv 6 are used to define the speed loop gain for
reducing the speed when the speed limit is exceeded.

8 System parameters
8.8 Joint
8.8 Joint
General
These parameters are used to identify individual axes.
The following parameters belong to the topic Motion and the type Joint.

logical_axis Logical Axis Used by RAPID programs to identify individual axes.
Robots from ABB normally use the values 1-6, while
additional axes use 7-12. E.g. the value 7 of Logical
Axis corresponds to eax_a in the data type
robtarget, 8 corresponds to eax_b, etc.

8 System parameters
8.9 Lag Control Master 0
General
The type Lag Control Master 0 is normally used for regulation of axes without any
dynamic model.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Lag Control
Master 0 in the topic Motion.
Common parameters

Kp Kp, Gain Position The amplification of the position control, e.g. 15. A
Loop high value will give a stiff axis that quickly assumes
its new position. The value should be large without
inducing overshoot in the position or oscillations of
the axis.
Kv Kv, Gain speed loop The amplification of the velocity control, e.g. 2. A high
value gives better high frequency stiffness, better re-
sponse speed and low overshoot. If the value is too
high the axis will vibrate.
Ti Ti, Integration Time Integration time in the speed regulation loop. The
Speed Loop lower the value of Ti Integration Time Speed Loop,
the better tracking and disturbance rejection. Too low
value may case oscillation or noise.
ffw_mode FFW Mode Feed Forward mode. Possible options are:
• 0 (No): The controller is driven by the position
error (lag).
• 1 (Spd): The controller receives information
about the desired speed of the axis. Speed is
the recommended configuration.
• 2 (Trq): The controller uses the desired speed
and acceleration of the axis to calculate the
desired motor torque. This requires knowledge
of the mass inertia of the axis, which must be
supplied by the user. For this reason its more
difficult to tune and is only recommended for
experienced users.

use_inpos_forced_control Forced Control Act- Determines whether forced gain control is act-
ive ive for this joint. If set to Yes, Affects Forced
Control in Supervision should normally also be
set to Yes for this joint (see below).
Kp_forced_factor Forced Factor for The forced factor for Kp, if forced gain control
Kp is active.
Ki_forced_factor Forced Factor for Ki The forced factor for Ki, if forced gain control
is active.
Kp_raise_time Rise time for Kp The rise time for forced Kp.
bandwidth Bandwidth This parameter should be left at its default
value.

8 System parameters
Continued

delay_time Delay This parameter should be left at its default
value.
resonance_frequency Df Dynamic factor. This parameter is only available
in the Trq configuration. It can be used to damp
oscillations of the axis due to mechanical res-
onance. Initially Df should be left at its default
value. It can be adjusted once the other control-
ler parameters have been fixed.
inertia Inertia Total mass moment of inertia at motor side.
soft_servo_K_max_factor K Soft Max Factor Determines the value of the product Kp*Kv
when the soft servo is used with softness 0%.
K Soft Max Factor should be in the range
0.001-1000 (default 1.0). When the soft servo
is activated with 0% softness, the control
parameters Kp and Kv are be tuned such that
Kp*Kv = (Kp*Kv)normal*K Soft Max Factor,
where (Kp*Kv)normal is the product of Kp and
Kv during normal operation.
soft_servo_K_min_factor K Soft Min Factor Determines the value of the product Kp*Kv
when the soft servo is used with softness 100%.
K Soft Min Factor should be in the range
0.001-1000 (default 0.01). When the soft servo
is activated with 100% softness, the control
parameters Kp and Kv are tuned such that
Kp*Kv = (Kp*Kv)normal*K Soft Min Factor.
soft_servo_Kp_Kv_ratio_factor Kp/Kv Ratio Factor Factor used to alter the Kp/Kv ratio during soft
servo. Kp/Kv Ratio Factor should be in the
range 0.001-1000 (default 1.0). In soft servo
mode, Kp and Kv are tuned such that Kp/Kv =
(Kp/Kv)normal*Kp/Kv Ratio Factor.
soft_servo_t_ramp Ramp time Default time for activation of the soft servo. The
default value is 0.5 s.

8 System parameters
8.10 Measurement Channel
8.10 Measurement Channel
General
The type Measurement Channel provides parameters that are applicable to each
axis of the robot in question.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Measurement
Channel in the topic Motion.

disconnect_at_deactivate Disconnect at Deactiv- The measurement channel for a deactivated motor
ate can be disconnected (Yes/No).WARNING! If the axis
is moved when disconnected, the position of the
axis might be wrong after reconnecting, and this will
not be detected by the controller. The position after
reconnection will be correct if the axis is not moved,
or if the movement is less than 0.5 motor revolutions.
For servo guns, there is a RAPID calibration method
available (the ToolChange calibration) that will adjust
any positional error caused by gun movement during
disconnection.

name Name Name of the MEASUREMENT_CHAN-
NEL data group, e.g. x.
use_measurement_board_type Use Measurement Measurement board type.
Board Type
measurement_link Measurement Link The number of the measurement sys-
tem. The number is 1 or 2. Default=1.
board_position Board Position The number of the board. The number
is 1 or 2. Default=1.
measurement_node Measurement Node Measurement node. Node number: 1 to
7. Default=1.
memory_index Memory Index The index number on the measurement
board where the data is saved.

8 System parameters
8.11 Mechanical Unit
8.11 Mechanical Unit
General
The type Mechanical Unit provides parameters that are used to define the
Mechanical Unit.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Mechanical
Unit in the topic Motion.
Common parameters

name Name Mechanical unit name.
use_activation_relay Use Activation Relay ID name for activation relay.
use_brake_relay Use Brake Relay ID name for the brake relay.
activate_at_start_up Activate at Start Up Activate at Start Up defines if the
mechanical unit should be activated at
start.
deactivation_forbidden Deactivation Forbid- Deactivation Forbidden defines if the
den mechanical unit is allowed to be deac-
tivated.

use_connection_relay Use Connection Re- ID name of the relay that must be activated when
lay the mechanical unit is activated.
allow_move_of_user_frame Allow Move of User The unit can move a user frame, e.g. a work
Frame object.
use_single_0 - Use Single 1 - Use Defines which singles are part of the mechanical
use_single_5 Single 6 unit. Corresponds to the parameter Name in the
type Single.

use_run_enable Use Run Enable ID name for run enable input signal.

8 System parameters
8.12 Motion Planner
8.12 Motion Planner
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Motion Planner
in the topic Motion.

name Name Motion Planner name.
brake_on_timeout Brake on Time Brake activation time in motor on
state (in seconds).
Min.=0.3, Max.=3600000, De-
fault=3600000.
dynamic_resolution Dynamic Resolution (Dynamic sample time)/0.024192.
Min.=0.1667, Max.=1.0, Default=1.0.
path_resolution Path Resolution (Geometric sample time)/0.024192.
If a very low programmed speed (less
than 1 mm/s) is used, a small vari-
ation of the speed can be observed.
This oscillation of the speed can be
reduced by increasing
path_resolution.
std_servo_queue_time Queue Time Standard servo queue time.
Min.=0.004032, Max.=0.290304, De-
fault=0.096768.
perpendicular_acc_ratio - Perpendicular acceleration ratio.
Min.=0.1, Max.=1.5.
dyn_ipol_decbuf_type - OPTIMAL_TIME - original, OPTIM-
AL_PATH - less high torques.
micro_ipol_type - micro ipol type 0,.,n.
Min.=0.
cpu_load_added_to_dsp - Used to verify CPU load margin in
DSP.Min=0, Max=25, Default=0.
motion_sup_max_level Motion Supervision Maximum motion sup level and tune
Max Level value. Min.=10, Max.=500, De-
fault=300.

8 System parameters
8.13 Motion System
8.13 Motion System
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Motion System

name Name Motion system name.
Min.=-100, Max.=100.
min_temp_ambient_cabinet Min Temperature Minimum ambient temperature for
Cabinet the cabinet.
Min.=-100, Max.=100.
max_temp_ambient_cabinet Max Temperature Maximum ambient temperature
Cabinet for the cabinet.
Min.=-100, Max.=100.
min_temp_ambient_robot Min Temperature Minimum ambient temperature for
Robot the robot.
Min.=-100, Max.=100.
max_temp_ambient_robot Max Temperature Maximum ambient temperature
Robot for the robot.
Min.=-100, Max.=100.

8 System parameters
8.14 Motor
8.14 Motor
General
The type Motor provides parameters that are applicable to each axis of the robot
in question.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Motor in the
topic Motion.

name Name Name of the MOTOR data group.
use_motor_type Use Motor Type ID name of the MOTOR_TYPE data
group.
use_motor_calib Use Motor Calibra- ID name of the MOTOR_CALIB data
tion group.
stator_cooling_factor - Cooling factor for the stator, multi-
plied with attribute torque_0.
Min.=0, Max.=10, Default=1.

8 System parameters
8.15 Motor Calibration
8.15 Motor Calibration
General
The type Motor Calibration provides parameters that are applicable to each axis
of the robot in question
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Motor Calibration
Common parameters

name Name Name of the MOTOR_CALIB data group.
com_offset Commutator Offset The motor angle when voltage is applied between
the phases S and T. For ABB motors Commutator
offset should always be 1.5708.
cal_offset Calibration Offset Can be updated by moving the axes to their calibra-
tion positions and then fine calibrating.

valid_com_offset Commutator Offset Yes If com_offset is valid.
Valid
valid_cal_offset Calibration Offset Yes if cal_offset is valid.
Valid

8 System parameters
8.16 Motor Type
8.16 Motor Type
General
The type Motor Type provides parameters that are applicable to each axis of the
robot in question.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Motor Type in
the topic Motion.
Common parameters

pole_pairs Pole Pairs Number of pole pairs.
ke ke Phase to Phase Nominal voltage constant, induced
voltage phase to phase (1V/1000rpm
<=> 0.00955 Vs/rad) The unit is Vs/rad.
i_max Max Current Max. current without irreversible demag-
netization. The unit is A rms.
r_stator_20 Phase Resistance Stator phase resistance at 20 degrees
Celsius. If the resistance is measured
phase-to-phase, the value should be
divided by 2. The unit is ohm.
l_stator Phase inductance Stator phase inductance at zero cur-
rent. The value should be measured at
a frequency of about 120Hz to corres-
pond to what the drive expects. If the
inductance is measured phase-to-
phase, the value should be divided by
2. The unit is Henry.

inertia - Motor and resolver inertia on motor
side. The unit is kgm 2 .
torque_0 Stall Torque Stall torque, infinite time,
temp_stator_rise to
temp_stator_max. The unit is Nm.
ke_temp_coef_20 - Temperature reduction coefficient
for ke, a t 20 degrees. The unit is
1/K.
ke_stability_coef_20 - Long-term stability reduction con-
stant for ke after 4000 hours.
ke_tolerance_min - Minimum tolerance for ke (%/100)
Min. ke= ke*(1+ke_tolerance_min).
ke_tolerance_max - Maximum tolerance for ke (%/100).
Max. ke= ke*(1+ke_tolerance_max).
ke_red_2i0 - Current dependant reduction of ke
at two times rated current (%/100).

8 System parameters
8.16 Motor Type
Continued

torque_losses_at_speed1 - Total torque losses due to friction
and iron losses at speed1 (cf.be-
low). The unit is Nm.
speed1 - The speed at which
torque_losses_at_speed1 is defined
in rad/s.
in rad/s.
in rad/s.
temp_stator_max - Maximum temperature for the stator
winding. The unit is degrees Celsi-
us.
temp_stator_rise - Maximum temperature rise for the
stator winding. The unit is degrees
Celsius.
temp_rotor_max - Maximum temperature for the rotor.
The unit is degrees Celsius.
temp_rotor_rise - Maximum temperature rise for the
rotor. The unit is degrees Celsius.
r_stator_temp_coef_20 - Temperature coefficient for the
stator resistance at 20 degrees
Celsius.

8 System parameters
8.17 Relay
8.17 Relay
General
The type Relay provides parameters that are used to define relay.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Relay in the
topic Motion.
Common parameters

name Name Name of the relay:
• For ABB axes: Must be the same as the Use
connection relay parameter defined in the
type Mechanical Unit.
• For ABB axes: The name must be changed
when more relays are added.
out_signal Output Signal Denotes the logical name of the output signal to the
relay. The name must be identical (including upper
and lower case letters) to the name used for the
signal definition.
in_signal Input Signal Denotes the logical name of the input signal to the
relay. The name must be identical (including upper
and lower case letters) to the name used for the
signal definition.
The signal must be defined as "safety" and "INTERN-
AL".

8 System parameters
8.18 Robot
8.18 Robot
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Robot in the
topic Motion.
A maximum of 8 instances of the type Robot can be configured in a system.

name Name Name of the robot, for example master.
use_robot_type Use Robot Type Name off the Kinematic model according
to gantry-type kinematic models, see
Kinematic models on page 28.
use_joint_0 Use Joint 1 ID name of 1st axis, for example robx_1.
use_joint_1 Use Joint 2 ID name of 2nd axis, for example robx_2.
use_joint_2 Use Joint 3 ID name of 3rd axis, for example robx_3.
use_joint_3 Use Joint 4 ID name of 4th axis, for example robx_4.
base_frame_pos_x Base Frame x Base frame position in respect of world
frame coordinate system, x - direction
Min.=1000, Max.=1000, Default=0
(meters).
base_frame_pos_y Base Frame y Base frame position in respect of world
frame coordinate system, y - direction
(meters).
base_frame_pos_z Base Frame z Base frame position in respect of world
frame coordinate system, z - direction
(meters).
base_frame_orient_u0 Base Frame q1 Base frame orientation in respect of world
frame coordinate system, first quaternion
(q1).
Min.=-1, Max.=1, Default=0.
frame coordinate system, second qua-
ternion (q2).
frame coordinate system, third quaternion
(q3).
frame coordinate system, fourth qua-
ternion (q4).
rot_x_tol Orientation Toler- Orientation tolerance (in radians)
ance about x Min.=0, Max.=4, Default=0.001.
rot_y_tol Orientation Toler- Orientation tolerance (in radians).
ance about y Min.=0, Max.=4, Default=0.001.

8 System parameters
8.18 Robot
Continued

rot_z_tol Orientation Toler- Orientation tolerance (in radians).
ance about z Min.=0, Max.=4, Default=0.001.

8 System parameters
8.19 SG Process
8.19 SG Process
General
The type SG Process provides parameters that are applicable for servo guns.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type SG Process

sync_check_off Sync Check Off By setting this parameter to ‘Yes’, it will be
possible to close the gun without having done
a tip calibration. This is useful during the tun-
ing procedure of a servo gun or if running an
application where tip calibrations are not used.
When running the gun in production, it is re-
commended to always have the sync check
active in order to prevent possible damage
caused by closing an unsynchronized pair of
gun tips.
min_close_time_adjust Close Time Adjust Constant time adjustment (s), positive or
negative, of the moment when the gun tips
reach contact during a gun closure. This value
is normally zero. May be used to delay the
closing slightly when the synchronized pre
closing is used for welding.
close_position_adjust Close Position Ad- When the tool tips reach the position (plate
just thickness) ordered by the close instruction,
the force control starts. This tool tip position
can be adjusted with Close Position Adjust to
make the force control start earlier.
pre_sync_delay_time Force Ready Delay Constant time delay (s) before sending the
weld ready signal after reaching the pro-
grammed force.
max_motor_torque Max Force Control Maximum allowed motor torque (Nm) during
Motor Torque force control. The parameter will protect the
gun from too high programmed force, by redu-
cing the resulting motor torque to this upper
level. A warning will be logged whenever this
happens. The value must not be set higher
than the Torque abs. max (type Stress duty
cycle) which defines the maximum output of
motor torque during both force and position
control.
post_sync_time Post-synchronization Release time anticipation (s) of the next robot
Time movement after a weld. This parameter can
be tuned to synchronize the gun opening with
the next robot movement. The synchronization
may fail if the parameters is set too high.
calib_mode Calibration Mode The number of closings performed during a
Tipwear calibration. Normally 2 closings will
be ok. An increase may improve the accuracy
of thickness detection for some servo guns.

8 System parameters
8.19 SG Process
Continued

calib_force_high Calibration Force The maximum tip force (N) used during a Tip-
High Wear calibration. For best result of the thick-
ness detection, it is recommended to use the
max programmed weld force.
calib_force_low Calibration Force The minimum tip force (N) used during a Tip-
Low Wear calibration. For best result of the thick-
ness detection, it is recommended to use the
minimum programmed weld force.
calib_time Calibration Time The wait time (s) during a calibration before
the positional gun tip correction is done. Re-
commended value ca: 0.5 s.
no_of_active_db_posts Number of Stored Number of stored forces in the force VS motor
Forces torque table. The minimum value allowed is
2.
squeeze_force_1 Tip Forces 1 - 10 Gun tip force 1 (N) - Gun tip force 10 (N).
-
squeeze_force_10
squeeze_torque_1 Motor Torque 1 - 10 Motor torque 1 (Nm) - Motor torque 10 (Nm).
-
squeeze_torque_10

8 System parameters
8.20 Single
8.20 Single
The following table contains parameters that belong to the topic Motion and the
type Single.
A maximum of 12 instances of the type Single can be configured in a system.

name Name The name of the single.
A single axis mechanical unit without kinemat-
ic model must have the name of single 1 set
to the same name as the mechanical unit.
use_single_type Use Single Type Defines which single type to use.

8 System parameters
8.21 Single Type
8.21 Single Type
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the topic Motion and
the type Single Type.

mechanics Mechanics • TRACK - Linear motion.
• FREE_ROT - Rotating additional axis.
• SG_LIN - Linear servo gun motion.

8 System parameters
8.22 Stress Duty Cycle
8.22 Stress Duty Cycle
General
The type Stress Duty Cycle provides parameters that are applicable to each axis
of the robot in question.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Stress Duty
Cycle in the topic Motion.
Common parameters

name Name Name of the STRESS_DUTY_CYCLE.
speed_absolute_max Speed Absolute Max The absolute highest motor speed to be used.
(rad/s)
torque_absolute_max Torque Absolute Max The absolute highest motor torque to be used.
(Nm)
• For non ABB robots: If
torque_absolute_max is too high it
may result in a configuration error at
restart. To avoid this make sure that:
torque_absolute_max <
sqrt(3)*ke*i_max.

8 System parameters
8.23 Supervision
8.23 Supervision
General
The type Supervision provides parameters that are applicable to each axis of the
robot in question.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Supervision

joint_affect_forced_Kp Affects Forced Con- Determines whether this joint effects
trol forced gain control.
Kp_forced_on_limit Forced on Position The upper position limit for forced
Limit gain control.
Kp_forced_off_limit Forced off Position The lower limit for forced gain con-
Limit trol.

name Name Name of the SUPERVISION data
group.
use_supervision_type Use Supervision ID name of SUPERVISION_TYPE.
type
power_up_position_on Power Up Position Power up position supervision On,
Supervision default is Off.
counter_supervision_on Counter Supervision Counter supervision On, default is
Off.
position_supervision_on Position Supervision Position supervision On, default is
Off.
speed_supervision_on Speed Supervision Speed supervision On, default is Off.
load_supervision_on Load Supervision Load supervision On, default is Off.
jam_supervision_on Jam Supervision Jam supervision On, default is Off.
in_position_range In Position Range -
normalized_zero_speed Zero Speed (%) -
dsp_torque_limitation_zero_speed_width - Deadband speed width (in rad/s on
motor side).

8 System parameters
8.24 Supervision Type
8.24 Supervision Type
General
The type Supervision Type provides parameters that are applicable to each axis
of the robot in question.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the data group
Supervision Type in the topic Motion.

name Name Name of the SUPERVI-
SION_TYPE data group.
static_power_up_position_limit - Static power up position error
limit at zero speed.The unit is
radians, Min.=0 and Max.=30.
dynamic_power_up_position_limit Dynamic Power Up Dynamic power up position er-
Position Limit ror limit at zero speed, the unit
is radians.
static_position_limit - Position error limit at zero
speed, the unit is radians on
motor side.
dynamic_postion_limit - Position error limit at max
speed, the unit is radians on
motor side.
static_normalized_speed_limit - Speed error limit at zero speed.
(% max. speed).
dynamic_normalized_speed_limit - Speed error limit at max speed
(% max speed).
normalized_influence_sensitivity - Speed error influence sensitivity
reduction. (% max. speed).
speed_half_time - Declination factor half time for
supervision limits. The unit is
seconds, Min=0 and Max.=5.
max_jam_normalized_speed - Speed limit for jam versus
overload supervision. (% max.
speed).
max_overload_time - Maximum overload time. The
unit is seconds, Min.=0 and
Max.=20.
max_jam_time Max Jam Time Max jam time. The unit is
seconds, Min.=0 and Max.=20.
teach_mode_speed_max_main Teach Max Speed Maximum ordered speed ratio
Main in teach mode (% max speed).
Min.=0, Max.=1, Deafult=0.15.
teach_mode_speed_max_dsp Teach Max Speed Maximum supervision speed
DSP ratio in teach mode for axis
computer (% max speed).
Min.=0, Max.= 1, Default=0.28.

8 System parameters
8.25 Transmission
8.25 Transmission
General
The type Transmission provides parameters that are applicable to each arm of the
robot in question.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Transmission
Common parameters

name Name Name off the TRANSMISSION data group.
transm_joint Transmission Gear Gear ratio between motor and axis. For linear
Ratio axis gear ratio is specified as motor rotation in
radians per meter linear move (21.43 denotes
that when the motor rotates 21.43 radians - the
axis moves 1 m).
rotating_move Rotating Move Denotes whether the axis is of the rotating type
(Yes) or linear type (No).
high_gear Transmission Gear The integer value of the numerator of the trans-
High mission gear ratio. Only used for independent
joints.
low_gear Transmission Gear The integer value of the denominators of the
Low transmission gear ratio. Only used for independ-
ent joints.Example: For a rotating axis with high
gear 100 and low gear 30, has a transmission
gear ratio of 100/30=3.333333.

8 System parameters
8.26 Uncalibrated Control Master 0
8.26 Uncalibrated Control Master 0
General
The type Uncalibrated Control Master 0 provides parameters that are applicable
to each axis of the robot in question.
The following table contains the parameters that belong to the type Uncalibrated
Control Master 0 in the topic Motion.
Common parameters

Kp Kp, Gain Position Loop The amplification of the position control, e.g.
15. A high value will give a stiff axis that quickly
assumes its new position. The value should be
large without inducing overshoot in the position
or oscillations of the axis.
Kv Kv, Gain Speed Loop The amplification of the velocity control, e.g. 2.
A high value gives better high frequency stiff-
ness, better response speed and low overshoot.
If the value is too high the axis will vibrate.
Ti Ti Integration Time Speed Integration time in the speed regulation loop.
Loop The lower the value of Ti Integration Time
Speed Loop, the better tracking and disturb-
ance rejection. Too low value may case oscilla-
tion or noise.
speed_max_n Speed Max Uncalibrated Max speed for uncalibrated axis (rad/s on motor
side).
acc_max_n Acceleration Max Uncalib- Max acceleration for uncalibrated axis (rad/s2
rated on motor side) Recommended value: Nominal
Acceleration * Transmission Gear Ratio.
dec_max_n Deceleration Max Uncal- Max deceleration for uncalibrated axis (rad/s2
ibrated on motor side) Recommended value: Nominal
Deceleration * Transmission Gear Ratio.

9 Hardware
9.1 Configuration of the drive system
9 Hardware
General
The IRC5 Controller contains one Main Drive Unit and up to three Additional Drive
Units, and in some cases an Additional Rectifier Unit. The allowed combinations
of these, depending on the robot type, is specified below.
The robot system may also be equipped with up to three additional drive modules,
which are described in Product manual - IRC5.
Location
The drive system is located in the Single Cabinet Controller as shown below.
xx1000000001
A Main Drive Unit MDU-790A (for large robots)

B Main Drive Unit MDU-430A (for small robots)
C Additional Drive Units (for additional axes)
D Additional Rectifier Unit (only used for additional axes in combination with small
robots)
DC bus cables
Between the units are fitted DC bus cables, which are specified below:
Description Art. no. Note
DC bus cable 3HAC032612-001 Between Main Drive Unit MDU-790A and Additional
Drive Units.
DC bus cable 3HAC036612-001 Between Additional Rectifier Unit and first Additional
Drive Unit.
DC bus cable 3HAC036612-002 Between Additional Rectifier Unit and second Addi-
tional Drive Unit.

9 Hardware
Continued
Description Art. no. Note

DC bus cable 3HAC036612-003 Between Additional Rectifier Unit and third Additional
Drive Unit.
IRB 120, 140, 1410, 260, 360, 1600

The following illustration shows the drive units. The table specifies which units
may be fitted in which positions.
en0800000293
Pos. Identification Description Art. no. Note

Y1, Y2, Z1, Z2 DSQC 406 Main Drive Unit 3HAC035301-001
MDU-430A
X1, X2 DSQC 417 Additional Rectifier 3HAC035381-001 Required if any
Unit Additional Drive
ARU-430A Unit is used.
X3 DSQC 664 Additional Drive 3HAC030923-001 For first addition-

Unit al axis
ADU-790A
Y3 DSQC 664 Additional Drive 3HAC030923-001 For second addi-
Unit tional axis
ADU-790A
Z3 DSQC 664 Additional Drive 3HAC030923-001 For third addition-
Unit al axis
ADU-790A

9 Hardware
Continued
IRB 2400, 2600, 4400, 4600, 6600, 6620, 6640, 6650, 6660, 660, 7600, 460, 760
The following illustration shows the drive units. The table specifies which units
may be fitted in which positions.
en0800000292
Pos. Identification Description Art. no. Note

X1, X2, Y1, Y2, DSQC 663 Main Drive Unit 3HAC029818-001
Z1, Z2 MDU-790A
X3 DSQC 664 Additional drive 3HAC030923-001 For first addition-
unit al axis
ADU-790A
Y3 DSQC 664 Additional drive 3HAC030923-001 For second addi-
unit tional axis
ADU-790A
Z3 DSQC 664 Additional drive 3HAC030923-001 For third addi-
unit tional axis
ADU-790A
Drive unit connection

The following table shows the drive unit connection for each drive unit when using
configuration template files for stand alone axes.
When using a template file, a power stage is connected to a physical output. The
label of this output in the electrical circuit diagram is shown in the column
"Designation in circuit diagram".
Main Drive Unit Template file name Power stage Designation in cir-
(drive unit name) cuit diagram
MDU-430C M1 (DMX) a INV_14_20 M3 (U,V,W) b
DSQC 431 M2 (DMX) INV_14_20 M1 (U,V,W)
Used in IRC5 Compact for IRB M3 (DMX) INV_6_8 M6 (U,V,W)
120 M4 (DMX) INV_6_8 M4 (U,V,W)
M5 (DMX) INV_14_20 M2 (U,V,W)
M6 (DMX) INV_6_8 M5 (U,V,W)

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Continued
Main Drive Unit Template file name Power stage Designation in cir-
(drive unit name) cuit diagram
MDU-430A M1 (DMX) a INV_14_20 M3 (U,V,W) b
Used for IRB 120, 140 M3 (DMX) INV_6_8 M6 (U,V,W)
M5 (DMX) INV_14_20 M2 (U,V,W)
Used for IRB 1400, 1600 M3 (DMX) INV_6_8 M4 (U,V,W)
M5 (DMX) INV_14_20 M3 (U,V,W)
Used for IRB 360 M3 (DMX) INV_14_20 M3 (U,V,W)
- - -
- - -
MDU-430A M1 (DMX) a INV_14_20 M1 (U,V,W)
DSQC 406 M2 (DMX) INV_14_20 M2 (U,V,W) b
- - -
- - -
M4 (DMX) INV_17_26 M6 (U,V,W)
M5 (DMX) INV_31_54 M3 (U,V,W)
M6 (DMX) INV_17_26 M5 (U,V,W)
Used for IRB 2600, 4400, M3 (DMX) INV_31_54 M2 (U,V,W)
4600, 6600, 6620, 6640, 6650, M4 (DMX) INV_17_26 M5 (U,V,W)
6660, 7600
M5 (DMX) INV_31_54 M3 (U,V,W)
M6 (DMX) INV_17_26 M6 (U,V,W)
DSQC 663 - - -
- - -
M5 (DMX) INV_31_54 M3 (U,V,W)
M6 (DMX) INV_17_26 M6 (U,V,W)
ADU-790A - INV_30_55 -
a
X= drive module number.
b
Phase R,S,T (U,V,W).

9 Hardware
Continued
For details about the connection pins, see the circuit diagram in Product
manual - IRC5.
Note
The Main Drive Unit can handle a maximum of 3 axes for each of EXC1 and
EXC2. Measurement nodes 1, 2 and 3 use EXC1 and measurement nodes 4, 5,
6 and 7 use EXC2. See Serial measurement cables and connections on page 169.

9 Hardware
9.2 Transformers
9.2 Transformers
Overview
The transformer is used to transform the incoming voltage to the voltage used in
the cabinet. The selection of transformer depends on the selection of primary
voltage and drive units.
Voltage alternative
The transformers are reversible to following primary voltage alternatives.
• 200 V
• 220 V
• 400 V
• 440 V
• 480 V
• 500 V
• 600 V
Technical data
The following table details the standard option transformers.
Robot type Primary voltage (V) Effect (kVA)
140, 260, 360, 200-600 V 4.2 kVA
1410, 1600, 2400, 2600
4400
4600, 66xx, 7600, 460, 760 < 400 V 13 kVA
480 V 1.2 kVA, for electronics
> 480 V 13 kVA

9 Hardware
9.3 Drive units
9.3 Drive units
Overview
A Main Drive Unit (MDU) consists of 6 power stages.
An Additional Drive Unit (ADU) consists of one power stage.
Additional axes in combination with a low voltage Main Drive Unit, requires an
Additional Rectifier Unit (ARU) to supply the Additional Drive Units.
Drive Unit voltage

The following table describes the input voltage and the Dc-bus voltage for the
different drive units. See also Requirements for high voltage motors on page 160.
Drive Unit Type Output voltage to motor (Vrms) Max dc bus voltage
a) (Vrms)
MDU-430A • nominal 234 V 430 V

DSQC 406 • min 198 V

for IRB 2400, 2600, 4400
ARU-430A • nominal 234 V 430 V
ADU-790A • nominal 234 V 430 V

for IRB 2400, 2600, 4400
for IRB 4600, 660, 66XX, 7600
ADU-790A • nominal 430 V 790 V
for IRB 4600, 660, 66XX, 7600
a)
defined as line to line.
Drive Unit Current

The following table describes the current for the different power stages. For a list
of which power stages are used by which drive unit, see Drive unit connection on
page 149.
Power stage Rated current Time limited cur- Max current Time limit for max
(Arms) a) rent (Arms) b) (Arms) c) current (s) d)
INV_6_8 6.0 8.25 8.3 unlimited
INV_14_20 13.5 17.4 19.6 30
INV_17_26 17 23 26 10
INV_31_54 31 48 54 8
INV_30_55 30 39 55 3
a)
Max current for zero speed in indefinite time.

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9.3 Drive units
Continued
b)
Max current for zero speed in 3 seconds.
c)
Max current during acceleration or deceleration during a limited time (specified
by d) ).
d)
Max time for max current during acceleration or deceleration.

9 Hardware
9.4 Measurement System
9.4 Measurement System
Overview
This system can control up to nine axes at the same time, and measure another
five axes.
Axis computer board

The drive module is equipped with one axis computer board. From a connector on
the front of the cabinet, serial measurement links are connected to the axis
computer.
Serial measurement links

Each drive module has two serial measurement links for measurement boards.
The connectors in the front of the drive module are marked, Measurement system
1 and Measurement system 2. These serial links are ring circuits, which means
that if there is more than one board on the same link, the output from Serial
Measurement Board 1 is connected to the input on Serial Measurement Board
2. See Serial Measurement Link examples on page 156.
Serial Measurement Board

The standard SMB has seven resolver inputs. These inputs can be used as seven
different nodes where the node number normally is equal to the axis number e.g.
axis 1 to node 1.
Back-up battery
A back-up battery supplies the SMB with power during power failure. If an axis is
moved a small distance during power off, the system is ready for operation, and
no synchronization is needed after power on.
Features
Specifications for the measurement system:
• Each drive module can handle up to four SMBs divided on two serial links.
• Each serial link can handle up to seven axes.
• Each node 1 - 7 may only be used once on each link.

9 Hardware
9.5 Serial Measurement Link examples
1 + 2 Additional axes
The following is an example of a setup with three serial measurement boards on
two measurement links, e.g Trackmotion.
seriematslin
A IRC5 Controller
B Main Computer
C Axis Computer
D Serial Measurement Link 1 connector XS.2
E Serial Measurement Link 2 connector XS.41
F Serial Measurement Link 1
G Serial Measurement Link 2
H Serial Measurement Board
J Six axes Robot system
K Trackmotion
L Axes 8-9
R Resolvers

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Continued
1 + 2 Additional axes
The following is an example of a setup with two serial measurement boards on two
measurement links, e.g Servo Gun or Trackmotion. If both Servo Gun and
Trackmotion are to be used, the Trackmotion is connected to serial measurement
link 2 and resolver node 1.
seriematslin
A IRC5 Controller
B Main Computer
C Axis Computer
K Servo Gun
L Axes 8-9
R Resolvers

9 Hardware
Continued
Three Additional axes

The following is an example of a setup with two serial measurement boards on two
measurement links, e.g 3 Axes Positioner.
seriematslin
A IRC5 Controller
B Main Computer
C Axis Computer
K Three axes Positioner
R Resolvers

9 Hardware
9.6 Equipment for additional axes
9.6 Equipment for additional axes
Overview
A number of parts needed to install and operate additional axes are available from
ABB.
Motor units and gear units offer

The offer consists of:
• Motors
• Motors with gear boxes
• SMB boxes
• Cables
• Axis selectors
For more information, see Product specification - Motor Units and Gear Units and
Product manual - Motor Units and Gear Units.

9 Hardware
9.7 Motors
9.7 Motors
Overview
The motor units sold by ABB are specifically designed for ABB's robots and can
be used for peripherals requiring power-steered motors that are synchronized with
the robot movements. The motor units are designed for optimal performance and
to facilitate installation and application.
Note
Before a motor is acquired, read also the information on how to calculate the
correct motor data, see Simple dimensioning of the motor on page 162.
Motor description
Motor shall be a permanent magnet servo-motor of synchronous type intended for
three-phase sinusoidal AC voltage, coupled in star (Y) connection.
• the motor should preferably be winded as class F according to IEC 85.
• dielectric strength minimum 1600 V. For low voltage motors connected to
drive module. For high voltage motors connected to drive module, see
Requirements for high voltage motors on page 160
• Measurement signal cables must be separated from power cables and cables
from temperature sensor and brake.
Requirements for high voltage motors

Third party driveline components used as external equipment on the IRB x6xx
products must withstand the voltage stress levels as described in the following.
These data are valid for high voltage motors connected to the drive units:
• High Voltage Main Drive Unit DSQC 663
• High Voltage Additional Drive Unit DSQC 664
The maximum allowed cable length is 30 m. Rise time is expressed as an indicative
value at motor terminals.
Converter specifics
Voltage (Pulse-Width Modulated) 400-480 VAC
DC link maximum voltage 790 VDC (including tolerance: 825 VDC)
Switching frequency 4 kHz
System specifics
Rise time / dU/dt (indicative value) 0.2 microsec (as defined in IEC 60034-25) / 9
kV/microsec
Requirement for drive line components
Insulation strength According to IEC 60034 (i.e. >2000 V)
Voltage stress withstand capability (includ- Above withstand level B according to IEC
ing PD deterioration effects) 60034-25, Figure 17 Chapter 7

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9.7 Motors
Continued
Thermal protection
The temperature sensor normally used is of type PTC resistor. A high resistance
or open circuit indicates that the temperature of the motor exceeds the rated level.
If temperature sensor is not used, the circuit must be strapped. If more than one
motor is used, all PTC resistors are connected in series.
The system input characteristics are:
• High temperature >3500 ohm
• Low temperature <3500 ohm
Note
For F class winding with maximum temperature of 155ºC, Siemens B59135-

M155_A70 can be used.
Motor connection
Positive electric rotation R ->S ->T -> (U, V, W) results in positive mechanical
rotation defined as clock wise direction, seen from the drive shaft side. See
illustration below. For connection and cabling for the motor to the controller, see
the product manual for the robot controller listed in References on page 9.
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Brake
Select a brake with minimum brake torque, sufficiently large to handle emergency
stop when axis is moving downwards with maximum gravity. Check that maximum
brake torque does not exceed allowed mechanical stress levels.
• Brake release voltage: 24 VDC +/- 10%.
Note
Check brake release voltage at maximum brake (motor) temperature and

maximum allowed wear out for the brake.
Motor types
For more information about the recommended motor types from ABB, see section
Equipment for additional axes on page 159.

9 Hardware
9.8 Simple dimensioning of the motor
Overview
Before connecting a motor, read the general description for motors in chapter
Motors on page 160
Note
This section is used as a rough dimensioning of the motor, so before installing

the motor make sure that it is dimensioned by a professional.
Calculate system performance

Either the motor or the drive unit sets the limitations for the system performance.
Value Description
Ktmin Motor torque constant (Nm/Arms).
Imax drive Max current for the drive unit (Arms). See Drive units on page 153.
Imax (motor) Max current for the motor (Arms).
T0 Average motor torque (Nm).
I0 Average drive unit current (Arms). See Drive units on page 153.
Calculate Tmax and Taverage for the drive unit and the motor, then choose the limiting
torque.
Criteria Calculate the minimum value
Tmax(system) = min( Ktmin*Imax(drive unit), Ktmin*Imax(motor) )
Taverage(system) = min( T0(motor), Ktmin*I0(drive unit) )
Check intermittence
When Tmax and Taverage for the system is found, check the thermal load factor. It
could be of importance if the additional axis accelerates slowly or if the axis moves
with short quick movements without stops. The motor, or the drive unit could be
over heated. Observe the planned cycle and calculate the total acceleration time.
The other time is treated as static load.
Tstat = friction torque + gravitational torque
Value Description
i Time in acceleration and deceleration divided by total time
Tstat Static load
1-i Time in constant speed and standing still (only friction and gravity
influences the motor)

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Continued
Calculate: Trms = sqrt(Tmax 2 * i + Tstat 2 * (1-i) )
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A Max torque (Tmax)

B Static torque (Tstat)
C Time
D Torque
Dimensioning
Trms should be lower than Taverage. Otherwise reduce Trms or change one of the
components, drive unit or motor.
Acceleration performance on arm side could now be calculated:
Acceleration = (Tmax - GravitationalTorque - Friction) / (Inertia * Transmission)
Deceleration = (Tmax - GravitationalTorque + Friction) / (Inertia * Transmission)
An alternative is to tune the acceleration and deceleration (parameters: Nominal
acceleration and Nominal deceleration) directly on the external axis and find out
if the assessable torque (Tmax) gives desired performance.
If it is impossible to reach desired performance replace the motor or the drive unit.
Example
In this example we use worst case performance which means acceleration against
the gravity
T0 5 (Nm)
Ktmin 1.0 (Nm/A)
Imax (motor) 15 (A)
Imax (drive unit) 10 (A)
I0 (drive unit) 6 (A)
intermittence 0.1
Transmission (n) 100

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Continued
Mass (M) 20 (kg)

Friction (F) 2 (Nm)
Gravity constant (g) 9.81 (N/kg)
Length to mass (L) 1.0 (meter)
Motor inertia (Jm) 0.005 (kgm 2 )
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a Length to mass (L)

b Motor inertia (Jm)
c Mass (M) * GravityConstant (g)
d Mass of Arm (M)
A Motor
B Gearbox
C Arm
In this example acceleration needs to be 5 rad/s.
Calculations
Gravitational torque = (M*L*g)/n =(20*1*9.81)/100 = 1.96
Tstat= FrictionTorque + GravitationalTorque = 2 + 1.96 = 3.96
Tmax (system) = min (Ktmin * Imax (drive unit), Ktmin * Imax(motor) = min(1*10, 1*15)=10
Taverage(system) = min((T0(motor), Ktmin*I0(drive unit)) = min(5.0, 1*6) = 5.0
Trms= sqrt( Tmax 2 * i + Tstat 2 * (1-i) ) = ( 10 2 *0.1+3.96 2 *(1-0.1) ) 0.5 =4.9
Trms is lower than average. No need to change motor or drive unit.
Total moment of inertia on motor side J= Jm+(M*L 2 )/n 2 =0.005+(20*1 2 )/100 2 =0.007
Acceleration = (Tmax - GravitationalTorque - Friction)/(J*n) =
(10-1.96-2)/(0.007*100)=8.6

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Continued
Deceleration = Tmax -
GravitationalTorque+Friction)/(J*n)=(10-1.96-2)/(0.007*100)=14.3
Both acceleration and deceleration are within the demand.

9 Hardware
9.9 Resolvers
9.9 Resolvers
Overview
The resolver is integrated in the motors from ABB. The resolver must be approved
by ABB for reliable operation.
Approved resolvers
The following resolvers are approved by ABB
Manufacturer Article numbers
LTN Servotechnik GmbH LTN RE-21-1-V02, size 21
LTN RE-15-1-V16, size 15
AG V23401-U2117-C333, size 21
Tamagawa Seiki Co TS 2640N141E172, size 21
TS 2640N871E172, size 21
TS 2620N871E172, size 15
Resolver specification
Data Value Unit

Single speed resolver
Operating temperature -25 to +120 °C
Rated input voltage 5 VRMS
Frequency 4 kHz
Primary (EXC) Rotor
Secondary (X, Y) Stator
Nominal impedance - Primary (stator winding open) >115 Ω
ZRO at 4 kHz
Nominal impedance - Secondary (rotor winding closed) <440 Ω
ZSS at 4 kHz
Transformation ratio 0.5 ± 20%
Phase shift out-in 0 ± 10 deg
Max error spread ≤ 10 arcmin
Resolver adjustment (COMOFF) +90 ± 0.5 deg
The resolver has one rotor and two stator windings. The definition of the output
signals are:
E(S1, S3) = 0.5 x E(R1, R2) x cos(resolver angle)
E(S2, S4) = 0.5 x E(R1, R2) x sin(resolver angle)
Note
The resolver must be tested together with a robot system to verify that the resolver
also functions during battery mode.

9 Hardware
9.9 Resolvers
Continued
Considerations
The following technical information must be considered before the installation:
• The maximum allowed resolver cable length is 30 m, from the resolver to the
serial measurement board (SMB).
• The total length for all resolver cables using the same excitation must not
exceed 70 m.
• A resolver cable consists of six wires. Two wires for excitation, and two wires
each for the X and Y signals
• Use a shielded, AWG 24, max 55pF/m cable.
• To avoid disturbances in the signals due to magnetic fields generated by the
brake it is recommended to use non-magnetic motor shaft.
Note
The unshielded part of the resolver cable must be as short as possible, less than
100 mm, and be well separated from the motor cables, more than 20 mm.
Resolver connection
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A Resolver
B 9 pin D-sub
C Positive motor direction
Normally in ABB motors, resolvers are connected to the internal cable in robot by
a 9 pin D-sub connector, with pins at the resolver side.
When the motor rotates in a positive direction, the resolver rotates mechanically
in a negative direction, as the resolver is mounted at the opposite side of the drive
shaft side.
To deliver electrically positive rotation the y-winding connection S2 and S4 has
changed place.
9 pin D-sub SMB input Resolver connection Color resolver wires
6 X S1 Red
1 X 0V S3 Black
7 Y S4 Blue
2 Y 0V S2 Yellow

9 Hardware
9.9 Resolvers
Continued
9 pin D-sub SMB input Resolver connection Color resolver wires

3 EXC R1 Red/White
8 EXC 0V R2 Yellow/White
SMB
EXC R1
0V EXC R2
Stator
X S1
Rotor
0V X S3
Stator
Y S4
0V Y S2
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Resolver direction
Motor angle X (S1) Y (S4)

0 Maximum in phase with EXC 0
+90 0 Maximum in phase with EXC
Commutation
Commutation can be done in several ways. The following method is one of the
possible methods.
1 Turn the motor to commutation by feeding posit- The number of different commuta-
ive current into power winding S with T connected tion positions that the motor can turn
to ground (R is not connected). to is the same as the number of pole
For detailed description, follow the first part of pairs.
the procedure in Tuning the commutation offset
on page 105.
2 Select a resolver commutation position enabling
the resolver cables to be routed in the best pos-
sible way.
3 Feed a 4 kHz sinus signal to the EXC (R1) input
of the resolver.
4 Connect an oscilloscope to EXC (R1), X (S1) and
Y (S4).
5 Adjust the commutation position to +90 degrees The Y (S4) signal should be at max
+/-0.5 degrees by turning the resolver. output and with the same phase as
the EXC (R1) feeding signal.
The X (S1) signal should be 0.00 V
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9 Hardware
9.10 Serial measurement cables and connections
Overview
This section details the cables and connection between the resolver and the serial
measurement board.
Signal Classes
The cabling must comply with a valid signal class "measurement signals" see
Serial measurement cables and connections on page 169. The enclosure for external
serial measurement board/boards must comply with enclosure class IP54, in
accordance with IEC 144 and IEC 529.
Note
It is very important that the noise level on the measurement signals from the
additional axes is kept as low as possible, to prevent bad performance, (keep
motor and resolver cables apart). Correct shielding and ground connections of
cables, measurement boards and resolvers is essential.
Considerations
The X, Y, 0V X and 0V Y:
• Signals are used to connect resolvers to a serial measurement board.
The EXC and 0V EXC:
• are used for common supply for all resolvers, parallel connected.
Resolver:
• 1 - 3, should always be connected to EXC 1.
• 4 - 7, should always be connected to EXC 2.
Note
Maximum allowed lenght on the serial measurement cable is 50 meters.

9 Hardware
Continued
Illustration
smb_irc5_en0
A R2.SMB 1-2 (D-sub 15 socket)

B R2.SMB 1-4 (D-sub 25 pin)
C R2.SMB 3-6 (D-sub 25 socket)
D R2.G
E R2.SMB (D-sub 9 pin)
Connections to SMB DSQC 562
Contact point R2.G R2.SMB R2.SMB 1-2 R2.SMB 1-4 R2.SMB 3-6
1 +BAT GND GND GND GND
2 0V BAT - 0V EXC2 X1 X4
3 0V 0V EXC1 Y1 Y4
4 SDO-N Y7 X2 X5
5 SDI-N X7 Y2 Y5
6 - Y1 0V EXC1 0V EXC2
7 +24V X1 0V EXC1 0V EXC2
8 SDO - 0V EXC1 0V EXC2
9 SDI EXC2 X3 X6
10 EXC1 Y3 Y6
11 0V Y7 X4 X3
12 0V X7 Y4 Y3
13 0V Y1 0V EXC2 0V EXC1

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Continued
Contact point R2.G R2.SMB R2.SMB 1-2 R2.SMB 1-4 R2.SMB 3-6
14 0V X1 0V X1 0VX4
15 0V Y1 0V Y4
16 0V X2 0V X5
17 0V Y2 0V Y5
18 EXC1 EXC2
19 EXC1 EXC2
20 EXC1 EXC2
21 0V X3 0V X6
22 0V Y3 0V Y6
23 0V X4 0V X3
24 0V Y4 0V Y3
25 EXC2 EXC1
Explanation
Term Description
SDO serial communication output
SDI serial communication input
+BAT Battery +
0V BAT Battery 0V
BATLD Not to be used
BATSUP Not to be used
EXC1 excitation power to resolver 1, 2, 3
EXC2 excitation power to resolver 4, 5, 6, (7)
+24V 24 V power
0V 0 V power
X1 Input x-stator node 1
Y1 Input y-stator node 1
Illustration
The connection point on the resolver corresponds to the connection table above.
SMB
EXC R1
0V EXC R2
Stator
X S1
Rotor
0V X S3
Stator
Y S4
0V Y S2
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Continued
Example
To connect from resolver to SMB, use input 7 (i.e. node 7). Connect to contact
R2.SMB 1-2.
Signals Contact point SMB Contact point Resolver
EXC 2 9 3
EXC 2, 0 V 2 8
X7 5 6
X7, 0 V 12 1
Y7 4 7
Y7, 0 V 11 2

9 Hardware
9.11 Relays
9.11 Relays
Additional relays
When using an additional relay between the drive unit and the motor, the power
supply to the relay shall be designed with a holdup time of about 800 ms. This is
to avoid the motor from loosing power before the brakes are applied, which could
cause unintended limited movements at power fail.

Index
Index Microsoft HyperTerminal, 113

MultiMove system, 16
multiple axes positioner, 101
A
additional axes, 17 N
additional drive unit, 147 non-MultiMove system, 16
additional tuning, 108
P
B positioner, 97
base frame, 95
Base frame moved by, 94 R
rectifiers, 147
C revolution counter, 18
commutation, 103 robot, 16
tuning, 105
Configuration of the drive system, 147 S
coordinated axes, 92 safety, 13
coordination procedure, 93, 97 servo gun tuning, 110
single-robot system, 16
D soft servo tuning, 108
drive system, 147 stand alone controller, 17
drive unit, 147 system parameters, 115
Drive unit Node, 149
T
E template files, 22
error handling, 111 track motion, 93
transmission gear ratio, 18
G tuning, 105
gear ratio, 18
commutation, 105
I servo gun, 110
independent programming, 16 soft servo parameters, 108
two axes positioner, 101
M
main drive unit, 147 U
mechanical unit, 92 user coordinate system, 97
user frame, 98, 101

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3.2.3.36 Doppin Feeder ............................................................................ 63

7 Error handling 111

8 System parameters 115

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8.14 Motor .............................................................................................................. 131

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Overview of this manual

Who should read this manual?

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All documents can be found via myABB Business Portal, www.abb.com/myABB.

Technical reference manuals

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In a single-robot system, semi-independent programming of individual mechanical

In a non-MultiMove system, semi-independent programming of individual

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Stand alone controller

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1.3 General guidelines and limitations

Use integer gear ratio

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3.1.1 Standard additional axis

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3.1.2 Template files

Template files for defining general kinematics can be found in:

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Servo gun or track motion

Track motion template files located in: ...\utility\AdditionalAxis\Track.

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See examples in Serial Measurement Link examples on page 156.

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3.1.3 Serial measurement system configuration

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3.2 Non ABB robots

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3.2.2 Drive module for non-ABB robots

Drive unit configuration

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3.2.3 Kinematic models

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3.2.3.2 Kinematic model XYZ

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3.2.3.3 Kinematic model XYZC(Z)

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3.2.3.4 Kinematic model XYZB(X)

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3.2.3.5 Kinematic model XYZB(Y)

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