Possible to swap the main computer in IRC5 to allow RobotWare 6 upgrade?

thibalte · December 17, 2020 at 1:41 PM

Hi,

Am am looking for confirmation that it's possible to simply swap out the main computer to a newer one like DSQC 1000 in an IRC5 controller, as I must upgrade towards RobotWare 6 but the current computer can only run RW5. Is it a simple swap? Is there anything else to upgrade regarding hardware?

Thanks!

Thibault

Lemster68 · December 17, 2020 at 1:59 PM

I would not expect it to be that straightforward. The axis computer may not work correctly, among other things, due to different hardware and firmware revisions that RW 6 would be expecting to see. You should have your ABB contact confirm or deny that.

thibalte · December 17, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Alright, that's what I feared.. I have forwarded the robot key, waiting for a reply from ABB directly.

Skooter · December 17, 2020 at 2:44 PM

I read thru a guide about 2 years ago on updating to the DSQC1000 to run RW6 but can't seem to find it on my local machine. Can try more searching tonight.

thibalte · December 17, 2020 at 3:24 PM

That would be great thanks! I have found some Release Notes specifically on RW6.0.7 (just googling) and the Controller Hardware Support lists quite a lot of modules as DSQC10xx, like for IOs, Profibus, DeviceNet, RS-232.. not sure what version is in the IRC5 as I'm currently quoting for purchasing it so no direct access..

thibalte · December 18, 2020 at 12:59 PM

So the current computer is a DSQC 639, apparently a DSQC 1000 won't fit in the bay as replacement? Is the whole IRC5 internal structure organized differently for RW6 systems?

Skooter · December 18, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Replacement kit is 3HAC050308-001 to upgrade DSQC639 to DSQC1018.

DSQC1018 replaces the DSQC1000.

thibalte · December 18, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Ok, perfect. So that means besides replacing the computer nothing else needs to be upgraded?

Skooter · December 18, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Regarding hardware, I can't say for sure as I have yet to do this. ABB tech support can verify.

Regarding software, here are a few links that may help:

> Robot Forum link

> RobotStudio forum link 1

> RobotStudio forum link 2

thibalte · December 19, 2020 at 11:53 AM

Thank you very much for the precious help! I will study all the options we have then.

nhfoley · January 21, 2022 at 6:00 AM

Hey! We're refurbing a used robot and exploring a similar upgrade. I was wondering if you figured this out and performed the swap? Or learned that it was too much of an undertaking? Thanks for any info you can provide.

nhfoley · May 19, 2022 at 6:25 PM Best Answer

For the record:

We have performed this upgrade. It worked. The hardest part was getting ABB spare parts departments to supply the upgrade kit.

Lemster68 · May 19, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Thanks for updating. Was it the same part number mentioned by Skooter earlier in the thread?

Possible to swap the main computer in IRC5 to allow RobotWare 6 upgrade?

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