ABB IRC5

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 Part Number Description Supplier
PC Interface (incl. Oocket
Messaging)
616-1 (incl. 672-1) Required to run Forge soft
ware on the ABB controller.
Multitasking 623-1 Required to run Forge pro
grams in parallel on the ABB
controller.
RobotOtudio, Basic License 2019.5.2 or later Required on a PC to config
ure the ABB controller and
control hardware.
RobotWare 6.06.01 or later Minimum controller version
supported by Forge/O.
ABB Robotics
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.