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ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 265 | 6.3 Path Offset [612-1]
6.3.1 Overview
Purpose
The purpose of Path Offset is to be able to make online adjustments of the robot
path according to input from sensors. With the set of instructions that Path Offset
offers, the robot path can be compared and adjusted with the input from sensors.
What is included
The RobotW... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 266 | Limitations
It is possible to connect several correction generators at the same time (for instance
one for corrections along the Z axis and one for corrections along the Y axis).
However, it is not possible to connect more than 5 correction generators at the
same time.
After a controller restart, the correction generat... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 267 | 6.3.2 RAPID components
Data types
This is a brief description of each data type in the option Path Offset . For more
information, see the respective data type in Technical reference manual - RAPID
Instructions, Functions and Data types .
Description
Data type
corrdescr is a correction generator descriptor that is us... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 268 | 6.3.3 Related RAPID functionality
The argument \Corr
The optional argument \Corr can be set for some move instructions. This will enable
path corrections while the move instruction is executed.
The following instructions have the optional argument \Corr :
•
MoveL
•
MoveC
•
SearchL
•
SearchC
•
TriggL (only if the contro... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 269 | 6.3.4 Code example
Linear movement with correction
This is a simple example of how to program a linear path with online path correction.
This is done by having an interrupt 5 times per second, calling a trap routine which
makes the offset correction.
Program code
VAR intnum int_no1;
VAR corrdescr id;
VAR pos sens_val;
... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 270 | 7 Motion Supervision
7.1 Collision Detection [613-1]
7.1.1 Overview
Purpose
Collision Detection is a software option that reduces collision impact forces on the
robot. This helps protecting the robot and external equipment from severe damage.
WARNING
Collision Detection cannot protect equipment from damage at a full sp... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 271 | Collision detection for YuMi robots
As default YuMi will have collision detection active at stand still. It also has another
stop ramp compared to other robots to be able to release clamping forces.
Note
If the tool data is wrong, false collisions might be triggered and the robot arm
might drop a short distance during ... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 272 | 7.1.2 Limitations
Load definition
In order to detect collisions properly, the payload of the robot must be correctly
defined.
Tip
Use Load Identification to define the payload. For more information, see Operating
manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant .
Robot axes only
Collision Detection is only available for the robot axes.... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 273 | 7.1.3 What happens at a collision
Overview
When the collision detection is triggered, the robot will stop as quickly as possible.
Then it will move in the reverse direction to remove residual forces. The program
execution will stop with an error message. The robot remains in the state motors
on so that program execut... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 274 | Speed and torque diagram
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7.1.4 Additional information
Motion error handling
For more information regarding error han... |
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Motion error handling
For more information regarding error handling for a collision, see Technical
reference manual - RAPID kernel .
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7.1.4 Addit... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 276 | 7.1.5 Configuration and programming facilities
7.1.5.1 System parameters
About system parameters
Most of the system parameters for Collision Detection do not require a restart to
take effect.
For more information about the parameters, see Technical reference
manual - System parameters .
Motion Supervision
These para... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 277 | Motion System
This parameter belongs to the type Motion System in the topic Motion .
Description
Parameter
This parameter is only valid for systems using the MultiMove
option. If this parameter is set to TRUE, detected collisions will
be handled independently in RAPID tasks that are executed
independently.
Ind colli... |
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Instructions
This is a brief description of the instructions in Collision Detection. For more
information, see respective instruction in Technical reference manual - RAPID
Instructions, Functions and Data types .
Description
Instruction
MotionSup is used to:
•
activate or deactivate Collision... |
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Digital outputs
This is a brief description of the digital outputs in Collision Detection. For more
information, see respective digital output in Technical reference manual - System
parameters .
Description
Digital output
MotSupOn is high when Collision Detection is active and low when it
is not activ... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 280 | 7.1.6 How to use Collision Detection
7.1.6.1 Set up system parameters
Activate supervision
To be able to use Collision Detection during program execution, the parameter
Path Collision Detection must be set to On .
To be able to use Collision Detection during jogging, the parameter Jog Collision
Detection must be se... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 281 | 7.1.6.2 Adjust supervision from FlexPendant
Speed adjusted supervision level
Collision Detection uses a variable supervision level. At low speeds it is more
sensitive than at high speeds. For this reason, no tuning of the function should be
required by the user during normal operating conditions. However, it is possibl... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 282 | 7.1.6.3 Adjust supervision from RAPID program
Default values
If Collision Detection is activated with the system parameters, it is by default active
during program execution with the tune value 100%. These values are set
automatically:
•
when using the restart mode Reset system .
•
when a new program is loaded.
•
when... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 283 | 7.1.6.4 How to avoid false triggering
About false triggering
Because the supervision is designed to be very sensitive, it may trigger if the load
data is incorrect or if there are large process forces acting on the robot.
Actions to take
then ...
If ...
use Load Identification to define it. For more information, see
Op... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 284 | 7.1.7 Collision Avoidance
Introduction
The function Collision Avoidance monitors a detailed geometric model of the robot.
By defining additional geometrical models of bodies in the robot workarea, the
controller will warn about a predicted collision and stops the robot if two bodies
come too close to each other. The ... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 285 | False collision warning
There are different ways to lower the sensitivity of the function Collision Avoidance
to avoid false warnings.
•
Temporarily disable Collision Avoidance , see Disabling Collision Avoidance
on page 285 .
•
For IRB 14000, decrease the safety distance for the arm or geometric model
that triggers... |
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Collision Avoidance is a function included in the option Collision Detection .
•
Paint robots, IRB 6620LX, and delta robots are not supported.
•
Collision Avoidance cannot be used in manual mode together with responsive
jogging. The system parameter Jog Mode must be changed to Standard .
•
Only stationary/non-m... |
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Purpose
SafeMove Assistant is a functionality in RobotWare that helps users to program
their application when there is an active SafeMove configuration. The assistant
will read the active configuration and plan the trajectories according to the limits
and settings in that configuration. It will s... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 288 | System parameters
SafeMove Assistant can be disabled for the SafeMove validation etc. This is done
with the parameter Disable SafeMove Assistance , in the type in Motion System .
There are some parameters that can be changed in case robot system has minor
overshoot or in any other way triggers SafeMove violations.
De... |
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8.1 FTP Client [614-1]
8.1.1 Introduction to FTP Client
Purpose
The purpose of FTP Client is to enable the robot to access remote mounted disks,
for example a hard disk drive on a PC.
Here are some examples of applications:
•
Backup to a remote computer.
•
Load pro... |
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8.1 FTP Client [614-1]
8.1.1 Introduction to FTP Client
Purpose
The purpose of FTP Client is to enable the robot to access remote mounted disks,
for example a hard disk drive on a PC.
Here are some examples of applications:
•
Backup to a remote computer.
•
Load programs from a remote computer.
Network i... |
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Read and write to the remote computer in the same way as with the
controller's internal hard disk.
Requirements
The external computer must have:
•
TCP/IP stack
•
FTP Server
Directory listing style on FTP server
The FTP server must list directories in a UNIX style.
Example:
drwxrwxrwx 1 owner group 25 May 18 16:39 bac... |
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Application protocol
This is a brief description of the parameters used to configure an application
protocol. For more information, see the respective parameter below.
These parameters belongs to the type Application protocol in the topic
Communication .
Description
Parameter
Name of the appli... |
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Example configuration
This is an example of how an application protocol can be configured for FTP.
Value
Parameter
my_FTP_protocol
Name
FTP
Type
TCPIP1
Transmission protocol
100.100.100.100
Server address
NotSet
Server type
No
Trusted
pc:
Local path
C:\robot_1
Server path
Robot1
Username
robot1
Password
... |
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8.2.1 Introduction to SFTP Client
Purpose
The purpose of SFTP Client is to enable the robot to access remote mounted disks,
for example a hard disk drive on a PC.
Here are some examples of applications:
•
Backup to a remote computer.
•
Load programs from a remote computer.
Network illustration
!... |
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•
Rebex version 1.0.3
•
CompleteFTP version 11.0.0
•
Cerberus version 9.0.4.0
In certain SFTP servers, as Complete SFTP server, there is a configuration setting,
Timeout for idle sessions , which defines the time that the connection can be idle.
If no client requests are made during... |
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Application protocol
This is a brief description of the parameters used to configure an application
protocol. For more information, see the respective parameter below.
These parameters belongs to the type Application protocol in the topic
Communication .
Description
Parameter
Name of the appli... |
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Example configuration
This is an example of how an application protocol can be configured for SFTP.
Value
Parameter
my_SFTP_protocol
Name
SFTP
Type
TCPIP1
Transmission protocol
100.100.100.100
Server address
No
Trusted
pc:
Local path
Robot1
Username
robot1
Password
Yes
Show Device
A2:3E:41:90:4C:F6:32:BD... |
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8.3.1 Introduction to NFS Client
Purpose
The purpose of NFS Client is to enable the robot to access remote mounted disks,
for example a hard disk drive on a PC.
Here are some examples of applications:
•
Backup to a remote computer.
•
Load programs from a remote computer.
Note
The controller has n... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 299 | Limitations
When using the NFS Client the maximum length for a file path including the file
name is 248 characters. The whole path is included in the 248 characters, not only
the server path. When ordering a backup towards a mounted disk all the directories
created by the backup has to be included in the max path.
298
... |
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Application protocol
This is a brief description of the parameters used to configure an application
protocol. For more information, see the respective parameter below.
These parameters belongs to the type Application protocol in the topic
Communication .
Description
Parameter
Name of the applic... |
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Example configuration
This is an example of how an application protocol can be configured for NFS.
Value
Parameter
my_NFS_protocol
Name
NFS
Type
TCP/IP
Transmission protocol
100.100.100.100
Server address
NotSet
Server type
No
Trusted
pc:
Local path
C:\robot_1
Server path
Robot1
User ID
robot1
Group ID
E... |
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8.4.1 Introduction to PC Interface
Purpose
PC Interface is used for communication between the controller and a PC.
The option PC Interface is required when connecting to a controller over LAN with
RobotStudio.
With PC Interface, data can be sent to and from a PC. This is, for example, used
for:... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 303 | 8.4.2 Send variable from RAPID
SCWrite instruction
The instruction SCWrite ( Superior Computer Write ) can be used to send persistent
variables to a client application on a PC. For more information, see Technical
reference manual - RAPID Instructions, Functions and Data types .
The PC must have a client application... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 304 | RMQSendMessage destination_slot, nbr_objects \UserDef:=user_def;
ENDWHILE
PC SDK for the receiver
public void ReceiveObjectPosition()
{
const string destination_slot = "RMQ_Task2";
IpcQueue queue = Controller.Ipc.CreateQueue(destination_slot,
16, Ipc.MaxMessageSize);
// Until application is closed
while (uiclose)
{
Ipc... |
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Overview
PC Interface provides a communication interface between the controller and a PC
connected to an Ethernet network.
This functionality can be used by different software applications from ABB. Note
that the products mentioned below are examples of applications using PC Interf... |
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8.5.1 Introduction to Socket Messaging
Purpose
The purpose of Socket Messaging is to allow a RAPID programmer to transmit
application data between computers, using the TCP/IP network protocol. A socket
represents a general communication channel, independent of the network protocol
being use... |
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Illustration of socket communication
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Tip
Do not create and close sockets more than necessary. Keep the socket open
until the communication is completed. The socket is not really closed until a
certain time after SocketClose (due to TCP/IP functionality).
30... |
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Overview
When using the functionality Socket Messaging to communicate with a client or
server that is not a RAPID task, the following information can be useful.
No string termination
When sending a data message, no string termination sign is sent in the message.
The number o... |
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Data types
This is a brief description of each data type in Socket Messaging. For more
information, see Technical reference manual - RAPID Instructions, Functions and
Data types .
Description
Data type
A socket device used to communicate with other computers on a net-
work.
socketdev
Can contain... |
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The server application must be started before the client application, so that the
instruction SocketAccept is executed before any client execute
SocketConnect .
Functions
This is a brief description of each function in Socket Messaging. For more
information, see Technical reference manual - RAPID Instructions, ... |
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Example of client/server communication
This example shows program code for a client and a server, communicating with
each other.
The server will write on the FlexPendant:
Client wrote - Hello server
Client wrote - Shutdown connection
The client will write on its FlexPendant:
Ser... |
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SocketReceive client_socket \Str:=received_string;
TPWrite "Client wrote - " + received_string;
received_string := "";
SocketSend client_socket \Str:="Message acknowledged";
! Shutdown the connection
SocketReceive client_socket \Str:=received_string;
TPWrite "Client wrote - " + received_string;
SocketSe... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 313 | 8.6 RAPID Message Queue [included in 616-1, 623-1]
8.6.1 Introduction to RAPID Message Queue
Purpose
The purpose of RAPID Message Queue is to communicate with another RAPID
task or PC application using PC SDK.
Here are some examples of applications:
•
Sending data between two RAPID tasks.
•
Sending data between a RAPID... |
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Illustration of communication
The picture below shows various possible senders, receivers, and queues in the
system. Each arrow is an example of a way to post a message to a queue.
PC
PC SDK
Queue
Robot
controller
Queue
Queue
RAPID
task
RAPID
task
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motsetdata
The data in a message can also be an array of a data type.
User defined records are allowed, but both sender and receiver must have identical
declarations of the record.
Tip
To keep backward compatibility, do not change a user defined record once it is
used in a released product. It is better to create a n... |
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A RAPID Message Queue message consists of a header, containing receiver
identity, and a RAPID message. The RAPID message is a pretty-printed string with
data type name (and array dimensions) followed by the actual data value.
RAPID message examples:
"robtarget;[[930,0,1455],[1,0,0,0],[0,0,0,0],
[9E9,9E9... |
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For more information on queues and messages, see Technical reference
manual - RAPID kernel .
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8.6.2 RAPID Message Queue behavior
Continued
8.6.3 System parame... |
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About the system parameters
This is a brief description of each parameter in the functionality RAPID Message
Queue . For more information, see the respective parameter in Technical reference
manual - System parameters .
Type Task
These parameters belong to the type Task in the topic Control... |
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About the RAPID components
This is a brief description of each instruction, function, and data type in RAPID
Message Queue. For more information, see the respective parameter in Technical
reference manual - RAPID Instructions, Functions and Data types .
Instructions
Description
Instruction
Find ... |
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Example using RMQSendMessage and RMQGetMessage with PC SDK
This is an example using RMQSendMessage and RMQGetMessage with PC SDK.
The PC SDK, creates data (a string) with a request to receive current position of
the mechanical unit. The T_ROB1 task receives the request and creates data
containing th... |
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RMQSendMessage clientSlot, unknownRequest;
ENDIF
ENDIF
ENDTRAP
ENDMODULE
Example of PC SDK with RMQ
class Messaging
{
private static Controller ctrl;
private static IpcQueue pcsdkQueue;
private static IpcQueue trob1Queue;
private static float X;
private static float Y;
private static float Z;
private static string... |
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IpcMessage message = new IpcMessage();
byte[] data;
if (pcsdkQueue != null && trob1Queue != null)
{
data = new UTF8Encoding().GetBytes("message;[" + message1 +
" , " + message2 + "]");
message.SetData(data);
message.Sender = pcsdkQueue.QueueId;
trob1Queue.Send(message);
System.Threading.Tasks.Task.Run(() => { receive... |
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{
//No message recieved within time limit.
...
}
}
else
{
//No queue found
...
}
}
}
}
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8.6.5 Code examples
Continued
9 Engineering tools
9.1 Multitasking [623-1]
9.1.1 Intro... |
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9.1 Multitasking [623-1]
9.1.1 Introduction to Multitasking
Purpose
The purpose of the option Multitasking is to be able to execute more than one
program at a time.
Examples of applications to run in parallel with the main program:
•
Continuous supervision of signals, even if the main program has ... |
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The data types: taskid , syncident , and tasks .
•
The instruction: WaitSyncTask .
•
The functions: TestAndSet , TaskRunMec , and TaskRunRob .
Note
TestAndSet , TaskRunMec , and TaskRunRob can be used without the option
Multitasking, but they are much more useful together with Multitasking.
Basic approach
T... |
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About the system parameters
This is a brief description of each parameter in the option Multitasking . For more
information, see the respective parameter in Technical reference manual - System
parameters .
Task
These parameters belongs to the type Task in the topic Controller .
Description
... |
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Parameter
Indicates whether the task program can control robot movement with
RAPID move instructions.
MotionTask
Only one task can have MotionTask set to YES unless the option Mul-
tiMove is used.
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Data types
This is a brief description of each data type in Multitasking. For more information,
see the respective data type in Technical reference manual - RAPID Instructions,
Functions and Data types .
Description
Data type
taskid identify available tasks in the system.
taskid
This identity i... |
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9.1.4.1 Debug strategies for setting up tasks
Tip
The instructions below show the safe way to make updates. By setting the
parameter Type to NORMAL and TrustLevel to NoSafety the task program will
be easier to test and any error that may occur will be easier to correct.
If you are certain t... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 330 | Action
Press the STOP button to stop the selected STATIC and SEMISTATIC tasks.
5
Start the Program Editor .
6
The STATIC and SEMISTATIC tasks are now also editable.
Change, test, and save the modules.
7
Start the Control Panel again and open the Task Panel Settings . Select Only Normal
tasks and tap OK .
8
Change ... |
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How priorities work
The default behavior is that all task programs run at the same priority, in a Round
Robin way.
It is possible to change the priority of one task by setting it in the background of
another task. Then the program of the background task will only execute when the
foreground task prog... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 332 | If both MAIN and BACK1 task programs are idle, the programs of BACK2, BACK3,
and SUP1 will take turns in executing an instruction each (Case 3 in figure below).
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Purpose of Task Panel Settings
The default behavior is that only NORMAL tasks are started and stopped with the
START and STOP buttons. In the Task Selection Panel you can select which
NORMAL tasks to start and stop, see Select which tasks to start with START button
on page 333 .
In the Task... |
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Background
The default behavior is that the programs of all NORMAL tasks are started
simultaneously when pressing the START button. However, not all NORMAL task
programs need to run at the same time. It is possible to select which of the NORMAL
task programs will st... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 335 | Resetting debug settings in manual mode
Use this procedure to resume normal execution manual mode.
Action
Select Only Normal tasks in the Task Panel Settings .
1
Press START button.
2
All STATIC and SEMISTATIC will run continuously and not be stopped by the STOP
button or emergency stop.
Switching to auto mode
When ... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 336 | 9.1.5 Communication between tasks
9.1.5.1 Persistent variables
About persistent variables
To share data between tasks, use persistent variables.
A persistent variable is global in all tasks where it is declared. The persistent
variable must be declared as the same type and size (array dimension) in all tasks.
Otherwise... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 337 | Module for common data
When using persistent variables in several tasks, there should be declarations in
all the tasks. The best way to do this, to avoid type errors or forgetting a declaration
somewhere, is to declare all common variables in a system module. The system
module can then be loaded into all tasks that req... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 338 | 9.1.5.2 Waiting for other tasks
Two techniques
Some applications have task programs that execute independently of other tasks,
but often task programs need to know what other tasks are doing.
A task program can be made to wait for another task program. This is accomplished
either by setting a persistent variable that t... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 339 | Interrupt example
Main task program:
MODULE module1
PROC main()
SetDO do1,1;
...
ENDPROC
ENDMODULE
Background task program:
MODULE module2
VAR intnum intno1;
PROC main()
CONNECT intno1 WITH wait_trap;
ISignalDO do1, 1, intno1;
WHILE TRUE DO
WaitTime 10;
ENDWHILE
ENDPROC
TRAP wait_trap
! This is the point where the exec... |
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Synchronizing using WaitSyncTask
Synchronization is useful when task programs are depending on each other. No
task program will continue beyond a synchronization point in the program code
until all task programs have reached that point in the respective program code.
The instruction ... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 341 | PROC main()
WHILE TRUE DO
!Call routine to calculate object_position
calculate_position;
!Wait for handling of current object
WaitSyncTask sync1, task_list;
ENDWHILE
ENDPROC
PROC calculate_position()
...
object_position:= ...
ENDPROC
ENDMODULE
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What is a dispatcher?
A digital signal can be used to indicate when another task should do something.
However, it cannot contain information about what to do.
Instead of using one signal for each routine, a dispatcher can be used to determine
which routine to call. A dispatcher can be a persi... |
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ENDMODULE
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9 Engineering tools
9.1.5.4 Using a dispatcher
Continued
9.1.6 Other programming issues
9.1.6.1 Share resource between tasks
Flag indicating occupied resource
System resources,... |
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9.1.6.1 Share resource between tasks
Flag indicating occupied resource
System resources, such as FlexPendant, file system and I/O signals, are available
from all tasks. However, if several task programs use the same resource, make
sure that they take turns using the resource, rather than ... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 345 | 9.1.6.2 Test if task controls mechanical unit
Two functions for inquiring
There are functions for checking if the task program has control of any mechanical
unit, TaskRunMec , or of a robot, TaskRunRob .
TaskRunMec will return true if the task program controls a robot or other mechanical
unit. TaskRunRob will only... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 346 | 9.1.6.3 taskid
taskid syntax
A task always has a predefined variable of type taskid that consists of the name
of the task and the suffix "Id". For example, the variable name of the MAIN task is
MAINId.
Code example
In this example, the module PART_A is saved in the task BACK1, even though the
Save instruction is execu... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 347 | 9.1.6.4 Avoid heavy loops
Background tasks loop continuously
A task program is normally executed continuously. This means that a background
task program is in effect an eternal loop. If this program does not have any waiting
instruction, the background task may use too much computer power and make the
controller unable... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 348 | 9.2 Sensor Interface [628-1]
9.2.1 Introduction to Sensor Interface
Purpose
The option Sensor Interface is used for communication with external sensors via
a serial or Ethernet channel.
The sensor may be accessed using a package of RAPID instructions that provide
the ability to read and write raw sensor data.
An interr... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 349 | 9.2.2 Configuring sensors
9.2.2.1 About the sensors
Supported sensors
Sensor Interface supports:
•
Sensors connected via serial channels using the RTP1 protocol. For
configuration, see Configuring sensors on serial channels on page 349 .
•
Sensors connected to Ethernet using the RoboCom Light protocol from
Servo-Robot... |
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Overview
Sensor Interface communicates with a maximum of one sensor over serial channels
using the RTP1 protocol.
System parameters
This is a brief description of the parameters used when configuring a sensor. For
more information about the parameters, see Technical refer... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 351 | 9.2.2.3 Configuring sensors on Ethernet channels
Overview
Sensor Interface can communicate with a maximum of six sensors over Ethernet
channel using the RoboCom Light protocol version E04 (from Servo-Robot Inc),
the LTAPP or the LTPROTOBUF protocol (from ABB). RoboCom Light is an XML
based protocol using TCP/IP.
The se... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 352 | 9.2.3 RAPID
9.2.3.1 RAPID components
Data types
There are no data types for Sensor Interface .
Instructions
This is a brief description of each instruction in Sensor Interface . For more
information, see respective instruction in Technical reference manual - RAPID
Instructions, Functions and Data types .
Description... |
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Description
Read/write
(R/W)
Number
Name
A value that identifies the sensor soft-
ware version.
R
1
LTAPP__VERSION
Reset the sensor to the initial state,
regardless of what state it is currently
in.
W
3
LTAPP__RESET
Sensor returns a response indicating
its status.
W
4
LTAPP__PING
Start camera check of the sen... |
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Read/write
(R/W)
Number
Name
Servo robot only! Adaptive parameter
2
R
32
LTAPP__APM_P2
Servo robot only! Adaptive parameter
3
R
33
LTAPP__APM_P3
Servo robot only! Adaptive parameter
4
R
34
LTAPP__APM_P4
Servo robot only! Adaptive parameter
5
R
35
LTAPP__APM_P5
Servo robot only! Adaptive parameter
6
R
36
LTA... |
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9.2.4.1 Code examples
Interrupt welding to adjust settings
This is an example of a welding program where a sensor is used. The sensor reads
the gap (in mm) and an interrupt occurs every time the value from the sensor
changes. The new value from the sensor is then used to determine correct settings
for vo... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 356 | ArcRefresh;
ENDTRAP
FUNC ArrIndx(num value)
IF value < 0.5 THEN RETURN 1;
ELSEIF value < 1.0 THEN RETURN 2;
ELSEIF value < 1.5 THEN RETURN 3;
ELSEIF value < 2.0 THEN RETURN 4;
ELSEIF value < 2.5 THEN RETURN 5;
ELSEIF value < 3.0 THEN RETURN 6;
ELSEIF value < 3.5 THEN RETURN 7;
ELSE RETURN 8;
ENDIF
ENDFUNC
Reading posit... |
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9.3.1 Introduction to Robot Reference Interface
Introduction
Robot Reference Interface is included in the RobotWare option Externally Guided
Motion . It can be used for 4-axis, 6-axis, and 7-axis robots.
Robot Reference Interface supports data exchange on the cyclic ... |
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9.3.2.1 Connecting the communication cable
Overview
This section describes where to connect the communication cable on the controller.
For further instructions, see the corresponding product manual for your robot
system.
Location
A
B
xx1300000609
Service port on the computer unit (connected to the se... |
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Overview
This section describes the prerequisites for using Robot Reference Interface .
UDP/IP or TCP IP
Robot Reference Interface supports the communication over the standard IP
protocols UDP or TCP.
Recommendations
The delay in the overall communication mostly depends on the topology of the
em... |
ABB_Application_Manual_Controller_Software_IRC5 | https://www.uzivatelskadokumentace.cz/Controllers/RobotWare/en/3HAC050798-001.pdf | 360 | 9.3.2.3 Data orchestration
Overview
The outgoing message can be combined from any data from the RAPID level and
internal data from the cabinet and motion topic. The orchestration of the data is
defined in the device configuration by setting the Link attribute of internally linked
data to Intern .
Illustration
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Description
Type
Name
Prediction time from approxim-
ately 24ms to 60ms depending
on robot type.
Timestamp for planned robot
TCP position and joint values.
Time
PredictedTime
Current tool and workobject
are used for calculation.
Planned robot TCP.
Frame
PlannedPose
Planned robot joint values.
Joints
PlannedJoin... |
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Overview
This section contains a short description of the Robot Reference Interface supported
data types, for more detailed information about the supported data types see
References on page 11 .
Data types
Robot Reference Interface supports the following simple data types:
RAPID type map... |
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9.3.3.1 Interface configuration
Configuration files
The configuration and settings files for the interface must be located in the folder
HOME/GSI. This ensures that the configuration files are included in system backups.
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Related information
For more detailed information of the ... |
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Overview
This section describes the use of the xml file Settings.xml .
Settings.xml
The settings file Settings.xml contains the general settings for the GSI interface.
It is located in the folder HOME/GSI. For the option Robot Reference Interface this
file refers to a list of all communica... |
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