ABB Controller IRC5 Compact

Start the robot system and turn the mode switch to manual mode.

Press the three-position enabling device to the middle position and then hold the enabling device in this position. Check if the event message 10011 Motors ON state appears in the event log.

While still holding the three-position enabling device pressed, press the enabling device harder to the enable the device's third position. Check if the event message 10012 Safety guard stop state appears in the event log.

If any of the tests failed, describe the root cause.

DANGER! Before doing any work inside the cabinet, disconnect the mains power.

WARNING! The unit is sensitive to ESD. Inspect connectors and cabling to make sure they are securely fastened and cabling not damaged.

Inspect the system fans and ventilation holes on the surface of the cabinet to make sure they are clean.

After cleaning, temporarily turn the power supply to the controller on. Inspect the fans to make sure they function correctly. Turn the power supply back off.

Sign off on the controller inspection

Safe to clean the FlexPendant when the Lock screen appears

Cleaned the touch screen and hardware buttons using a soft cloth and water or a mild cleaning agent?

Screen unlocked by tapping the buttons?

Use cleaning equipment as specified above. Any other cleaning equipment may shorten the life time of the touch screen.

All protective covers are fitted to the device before cleaning?

No foreign objects or liquids can penetrate into the device?

No covers removed before cleaning the FlexPendant?

Switch the mode switch to auto mode and run the robot

If failed, enter the root cause of the failure

Switch the mode switch to manual mode

If failed, enter the root cause of the failure

Switch the mode switch to manual full speed mode and run the program

If failed, enter the root cause of the failure

Sign off on the mode switch function test

Start the robot system and turn the mode switch to manual mode.

Press the three-position enabling device to the middle position and then hold the enabling device in this position.

Event message 10011 Motors ON state appears in the event log.

If the event message 37001 Motor on activation error appears, describe the root cause of the failure.

Release the three-position enabling device.

Event message 10012 safety guard stop state appears in the event log.

If the event message 90227 Motor contactor conflict appears, describe the root cause of the failure.

Sign off on the motor contactors function test.