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2.3 Service Box Features
Overview
This section describes the different features of the Service Box and how it can be
used.
The box has different features which could be adapted at first installation according
to customer needs. The Service Box can act in two distinct modes (Retrofit or
Gateway).
Retrofit mode
In Retrofit mode, the Service Box act as the existing DSQC 680 box, where all the
service data monitoring and ABB secure connectivity is done by the box and can
be installed in any controller from RobotWare 5.11 to 6.XX. The controllers before
RobotWare 5.11 still requires a box DSQC 680 as communication is done with
serial port on these controllers. One Service box must be installed by controller,
connected to the service port.
Gateway mode
In Gateway mode, the Service Box act as an Internet Gateway and can be used
with multiple robots equipped with Embedded Connected Services. In this case,
the service data monitoring and ABB secure connectivity is done by the robot
controller, whereas the box acts only as a Gateway. The box as gateway still
connect to ABB to be monitored for connectivity and when needed to get Remote
Access authorization.
Additional features
Some additional features of the Service Box are listed below:
• The box can be used to provide Remote Access to the devices connected
via Ethernet on the LAN port of the Service Box.
• The Remote Access and gateway features are possible now when the box
is connected to Internet on the WAN port wired, WiFi or 3G with customer
SIMs.
• The default features are Retrofit and Remote Access. This can be be changed
in User Setup. These features should match with the features defined in the
Service Agreement to have them fully active and running.
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