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Robotics

IRC5
Industrial Robot Controller

Based on more than four
decades of robotics experience, the IRC5 is the robotic
industry’s benchmark in robot
controller technology. In addition to ABB’s unique motion
control it brings flexibility,
safety, modularity, application
interfaces, multi-robot control
and PC tool support.
Safe
Operator safety is a leading benefit of the IRC5. It fulfills all
relevant regulations and is certified by third party inspectors
world wide.

predictable way. It supports the majority of all state-of-the-art
industrial networks for I/O. Sensor interfaces, remote access
and a rich set of programmable interfaces are examples of
the IRC5’s many powerful networking features.

Electronic position switches and SafeMoveTM represent a new
generation of safety, enabling more flexible robotic cell safety
concepts, e.g. enabling floor space reduction and collaboration between robot and humans.

Programmable
All ABB robot systems are programmed with RAPIDTM, ABB’s
flexible, high-level programming language. On the surface
RAPID’s basic features and functionality are easy to use, but
dig deeper and you will find that this programming language
allows you to create highly sophisticated solutions. It is a truly
universal language on and off the shop floor which supports
structured programs, and advanced features. It also incorporates powerful support for the most common robot process
applications such as welding and assembly.

Fast and accurate
The IRC5 gives our robots the ability to perform their tasks
in a highly efficient manner. Based on advanced dynamic
modelling, the IRC5 automatically optimizes the performance
of the robot by reducing cycle times (QuickMoveTM) and providing precise path accuracy (TrueMoveTM).
Thanks to ABB’s IRC5 technology, a robot’s motion is predictable and its performance high, with no tuning required by
the programmer. What you program is what you get.

Reliable
The IRC5 is practically maintenance free, and its outstanding
quality ensures unmatched up-time. Built-in diagnostic functions help ensure fast recovery and production restarts when
operations are interrupted on the factory floor.

Compatible
No matter where in the world your robot is located, and
regardless of what regulatory standards apply, the IRC5 is
up to the task. ABB’s controller is compatible with various
types of main voltages and can handle a broad spectrum
of environmental conditions. IRC5 communicates with other
machines in a manufacturing environment; in a safe and

The IRC5 also comes equipped with remote monitoring technology, ABB Remote Service. Advanced diagnostics allow
quick investigation of failures as well as real-time monitoring
of the robot condition throughout its lifecycle; all made to
increase your productivity.