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3.8.2 Upgrading the software
Introduction
The PC application RobotStudio is used for creating and downloading systems to
the controller.
The procedure how to create and download a system is different depending on if
the controller is installed with RobotWare 5 or RobotWare 6. RobotStudio version
6 or later supports both procedures.
Note
In RobotStudio, use System Builder to create and modify systems based on
RobotWare 5. Use Installation Manager to create and modify systems with
RobotWare 6 and later.
For more information, see Operating manual - RobotStudio .
The positioner is delivered with a DVD that contain the system configuration and
mediapool. It can also contain some arc welding configuration.
Note
The DVD that contain the system configuration must not be modified in any way.
This can result in deactivation of safety functions such as reduced speed.
Before modifying the system
Before modifying the system it is recommended to take a backup of the system
and put all axes of the robot and any external axes are in their zero positions.
Creating a system for RobotWare 5
In RobotWare 5, the positioner is loaded as an additional option to the system.
Before creating the system, the positioner option disk must be installed to the
RobotStudio mediapool. The license file for the positioner is included in the option
disk.
Use this procedure to create and download the system.
Action
On the positioner system configuration DVD, unzip the file <system serial number>.zip
into the RobotStudio mediapool:
1
...\ABB Industrial IT\Robotics IT\MediaPool\
Note
The folder can also be unzipped elsewhere, but will then need to be located manually
in the System Builder wizard.
Verify that the folder is created: 2
...\ABB Industrial IT\Robotics IT\MediaPool\\3HEA-<system serial number>\
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3 Installation and commissioning
3.8.2 Upgrading the software