Procedure For Multimove Systems - ABB IRC5 Operating Manual

1 Procedures

1.2. Procedure for MultiMove systems

1.2. Procedure for MultiMove systems
Overview
This instruction is valid for IRC5 multi robot systems, that is, systems using the MultiMove
option.
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A MultiMove robot system contains either a Single Cabinet Controller (an integrated Control
Module and Drive Module as shown in the illustration above) or a separate Control Module
to which a number of Drive Modules (one for each robot being run by the system) have been
connected. Up to four robots may be operated by a MultiMove system.
NOTE!
All multi robot systems are configured as single robot systems on delivery. In order to be fully
functional as multi robot systems, these systems must be re-configured.
How to perform this is detailed in Operating manual - RobotStudio.
How to get started
This procedure details how to get started with a multi robot system.
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Action
1. Mechanically install the robot and
controller, and connect the electrical power
and signal cables between them. Also
connect the electrical power supply.
Info
These procedures are detailed in the
Product Manuals of robot and controller
respectively.
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