Connection from Interlink to IRC5 Problem [WebWare SDK]

netmatt

We are trying to get the Interlink Monitor software to connect to some IRC5 controllers that are loaded with the PC Interface option.  Here is some data regarding it below:

Robot 1:
IP = 10.10.100.101
Submask = 255.255.255.0
Gateway = 10.10.100.1

Robot 2:

IP = 10.10.100.102

Submask = 255.255.255.0

Gateway = 10.10.100.1

Computer:
IP = 192.168.1.10
Subnet = 255.255.255.0
Gateway = 192.168.1.1

I uploaded the Interlink Setup screen I have as well.  I can ping the robot fine from the PC.

webwiz/2206/setupirc5.jpg

Any thoughts? (...or more info needed?)

Thanks,
Matt

netmatt

My OS on the PC is Windows 2003 Server SP2

netmatt2009-01-09 17:50:44

RussD

For IRC5, the PC and robots need to be on the same network subnet in order for the robots to connect automatically. Otherwise, you need to statically configure IP addresses in a file called controllerid.xml. Here is an example file:

 

webwiz/22/controllerid.zip

 

Edit and copy this file into the following directory on the PC with Interlink:

 

C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataABB Industrial ITRobotics ITRobAPI

 

then restart Interlink. This should allow you to browse using the netscan feature to find your robots if they are communicating.

 

 

netmatt

Thanks Russ.  We got this setup, but the results seem to be the same.  See uploaded picture below...

webwiz/2206/setupirc5_2.jpg

Any other thoughts?

netmatt

We did get past this, by providing more detail in the XML file, versus just the IP address, as defined in the example for the "required information"

We were only able though to get to an "initializing" state.  We are currently stuck there.

Lennart H

Hi

1) Are you an ABB-employee? Then you can get WebWare support through C2.

 

2) Please check that the controllers are booted with 616-1 PC Interface option.

 

3) If 2 is OK then zip and upload a robot backup and the folder C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataABB AutomationInterlink to this topic or submit a new C2-case.

 

 

netmatt

No, not an ABB employee, but an ABB partner.  Is this C2 support available to ABB Partners as well?

We will check on the 616-1 PC Interface option, mentioned above, and get the requested data.  Thanks for the reply

netmatt

webwiz/2206/EBA2F65Bd01_pg42.zip

I have not been able to find someone onsite to confirm/understand about the 616-1 PC Interface option, and if it is running?  How would we check for this?  (Even the ABB representative onsite does not know  )

Also, in the link above, is a page from the 3HAC032104-001_RevB_en.pdf (Operating Manual RobotStudio 5.12) document.  It seems to infer that "Initializing" is a controller state, and that maybe we can move the controller to a ready/running/stopped state?

Is Interlink perhaps just reporting back the state of the controller, which is initializing?  If so, can we switch that state to another?

Thanks for any help!

PerSvensson

To see if PC interface is installed on the Flexpendant select ABB button then System Info

Expand System propertiescontrol module and select options. Now you should be able to see what options that is installed in your system