Chapter 3. Software Requirements
ABB Robotics Options
You need these options to run Forge/O software on the ABB robot controller and to safely operate the robot with the
READY pendant.
Requirement
PC Interface (incl. Oocket
Messaging)
Multitasking
RobotOtudio, Basic License
RobotWare
Confirming Software Requirements
Follow these steps to check the software version and ABB options on an IRC5 or IRC5C robot controller.
1. Plug the ABB controller into a power source. Follow ABB instructions for powering the ABB controller.
2. Turn the power switch on the ABB controller clockwise to power the controller on. Wait for the controller to boot up.
3. n the ABB teach pendant, follow these steps to find the RobotWare version:
a. Tap the menu button, then tap System Info.
Part Number
616-1 (incl. 672-1)
623-1
2019.5.2 or later
6.06.01 or later
Description
Required to run Forge soft
ware on the ABB controller.
Required to run Forge pro
grams in parallel on the ABB
controller.
Required on a PC to config
ure the ABB controller and
control hardware.
Minimum controller version
supported by Forge/O.
Supplier
ABB Robotics