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General| Number of robots | Up to 4 robots |
|---|---|
| Control system | IRC5 controller |
| Application areas | Material handling, assembly |
| Synchronization | Precise synchronization of robot movements |
| Description | MultiMove is a software add-on for ABB robots that allows the control of multiple robots with a single control system. |
| Functionality | Coordinates multiple robots to perform synchronized or independent tasks. |
This manual contains information about RobotWare options MultiMove Independent and Coordinated.
This manual describes how to use MultiMove, its system parameters, and RAPID components.
This manual is intended for robot programmers.
Lists required knowledge for readers, including industrial robots and RAPID.
Outlines the structure of the manual by chapter.
Describes robot software and relevant reference information.
Software installation updates, increased motion tasks, UI updates.
Information on installing controllers with multiple drive modules.
Added info on moving program pointer, minor changes.
Added section on running a subset of a MultiMove system.
Minor correction in modifying positions description.
STATIC and SEMISTATIC tasks can be started/stopped from FlexPendant.
Added short piece about “Deselect task in synchronized mode”.
Minor corrections.
Robot documentation is divided into categories based on information type.
Details contents of product manuals for hardware, robots, and controllers.
Describes robot software and relevant reference information.
Describes specific applications like software or hardware options.
Emphasizes the importance of following safety regulations due to robot power.
Advises familiarity with safety regulations in the IRC5 Operating Manual.
Explains purpose and functionality of MultiMove for handling multiple robots.
Defines key terms used in the manual, such as Coordination and Synchronization.
Introduces example applications for MultiMove configuration and programming.
Details the hardware installation process for MultiMove systems.
Explains that a controller needs extra drive modules for multiple robots.
Describes how to connect drive modules to the control module using Ethernet and safety cables.
Explains how to connect cables from the control module to the drive module.
Covers the installation of RobotStudio and RobotWare software.
Provides an overview of system parameters specific to MultiMove.
Lists and describes system parameters for Controller, Motion, and I/O topics.
Presents configuration examples for "UnsyncArc", "SyncArc", and "SyncSpot" scenarios.
Introduces calibration types and the process for calibrating coordinate systems.
Describes calibrating one robot's base coordinate system using another calibrated robot.
Warns against long calibration chains due to accumulating inaccuracies.
Provides examples of coordinate systems for "UnsyncArc", "SyncArc", and "SyncSpot".
Explains the FlexPendant interface features specific to MultiMove systems.
Explains symbols on the status bar indicating mechanical unit status and coordination.
Describes selecting a task when opening the Program Editor in MultiMove.
Explains the Production Window for viewing task code and program pointers.
Describes the Mechanical Unit menu showing units and their coordination.
Details selecting tasks for automatic startup via the START button.
Introduces RAPID data types, system data, and instructions for MultiMove.
Explains coordinating work objects with mechanical units.
Discusses independent movements where robots operate without synchronization.
Explains semi-coordinated movements for robots working on stationary objects.
Describes synchronized movements for robots working on moving work objects.
Covers program execution aspects like corner zones and synchronization behavior.
Provides recommendations for programming, including syncident and variable declarations.
Explains error handling in unsynchronized and synchronized movement modes.
Demonstrates error recovery for a division-by-zero error during synchronized movement.
Describes how asynchronous errors are raised and handled in synchronized movements.
Shows creating and handling asynchronous errors using ProcerrRecovery.
Illustrates error handling with movements using StorePath and RestoPath.
Explains continuing operation when a drive module is disconnected.
Demonstrates running subsets of "UnsyncArc" examples with drive module changes.
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