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Software
Accessories Precondition: the robot is ready to move, i.e. the software start-up has been 
carried out up to and including the item “Master robot without load”.
7.2 Installing the robot controller
Procedure 1. Install the robot controller. The minimum clearances to walls, other cabi-
nets, etc. must be observed. (>>> 5.3 "Installation conditions" page 66)
2. Check the robot controller for any damage caused during transportation.
3. Check that fuses, contactors and boards are fitted securely.
4. Secure any modules that have come loose.
7.3 Connecting the connecting cables
Overview A cable set is supplied with the robot system. In the standard version this con-
sists of:
 Motor cable to the robot
Step Description Information
17 Check machine data. Detailed information is contained in 
the operating and programming 
instructions.
18 Master the robot without a load.
19 Mount the tool and master the robot with a load.
20 Check the software limit switches and adapt 
them if required.
21 Calibrate the tool.
In the case of a fixed tool: calibrate external TCP.
22 Enter load data.
23 Calibrate base (optional).
In the case of a fixed tool: calibrate workpiece 
(optional).
24 If the robot is to be controlled from a host com-
puter or PLC: configure Automatic External inter-
face.
Detailed information is contained in 
the Operating and Programming 
Instructions for System Integrators.
Long text names of inputs/outputs, flags, etc., can be saved in a text file and 
imported after a reinstallation. In this way, the long texts do not need to be 
re-entered manually for each robot. Furthermore, the long text names can be 
updated in application programs.
Description Information
Optional: install axis range limitation systems. Adapt software 
limit switches.
Detailed information can be found 
in the axis range limitation docu-
mentation.
Optional: install and adjust axis range monitoring, taking the 
programming into consideration.
Detailed information can be found 
in the axis range monitoring docu-
mentation.
Optional: install and adjust external energy supply system, 
taking the programming into consideration.
Detailed information can be found 
in the energy supply system docu-
mentation.
Positionally accurate robot option: check data.