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Connect to VC via OPC Server

xxperformance
xxperformance ✭
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Hello,

I am trying to connect to a virtual IRC 5 controller with my OPC client. I can see the VC in the ABB IRC5 OPC Server Configuration running on the same system. When I try to to build the connection between the OPC Server and the VC occurs the following error message:

"The Alias to be created resolves to robot controller that does not have the PC interface BaseWare option present. Communication with this robot controller is not possible ..."

I found a thread which deals with OPC to Smart Components but i dont know how to use this tool.



Can anyone help me?

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  • Henrik Berlin
    Henrik Berlin ✭✭✭
    You can add the RobotWare option "PC Interface" using System Builder. (Open System Builder, Modify system, Add option, I-start system). Note that all your data will be lost, so if you have any data in your VC, you should do a backup of your VC first, and end with restoring the backup.

    We are currently working on an updated version of the OPC component that will not require all signals to be re-initialized every time the station is re-opened. It is currently undergoing testing and will be published on RobotApps when ready.

    Henrik Berlin
    ABB
  • xxperformance
    xxperformance ✭
    Thanks for your reply. I found another way to manage the problem. I created a backup from on of our real IRC5 and now i can connect to the virtual version of the controller.

    The good thing about it: I don't need to change any configurations in my opc client, if i want to connect to the real IRC5 controller. Only the Alias- adress in the OPC Server config needs to be changed.


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