ABB
IRB 6700-235/2.65
Also applies to: IRB 6700-150/3.20, IRB 6700-200/2.60, IRB 6640, IRB 7600
What You Need
Customer provides:
- ABB PC Interface option (if not installed)
- Network access
- ABB service access for Robotware configuration
Physical Connection
- 1
Locate IRC5 controller service port
The IRC5 controller has a dedicated service port (X6) on the front panel. This provides access to the Robot Web Services API on port 80.
- 2
Connect Ethernet
Cat6 from the IRC5 service port or LAN port to the Flowstate edge node.
- 3
Set network configuration
FlexPendant: ABB Menu > Control Panel > Network > LAN settings. Set static IP.
Machine Configuration
- 1
Enable Robot Web Services
ABB RWS provides a REST API for robot state, signals, and logs. Enable via Robotware configuration. Requires PC Interface option installed.
- 2
OPC-UA server
Robotware 6.10+ includes an OPC-UA server option (3HAC052006-001). Enable in system parameters: Controller > Communication > OPC UA > Server Enabled.
Verification
- 1
Test RWS API
From the edge node, query http://<robot-ip>/rw/system (default user: Default User, no password). Verify robot type and mode are returned.
- 2
Dashboard check
Robot appears in Flowstate with execution state, cycle count, alarm status, and optional joint data.
Available Metrics (8)
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