ABB IRC5 Operating Manual page 13

How to configure and connect a PC or network to the controller
The illustration below shows the two main ports on the controller Computer Unit: the Service
Port and the LAN port. Make sure the LAN (factory network) is not connected to any of the
service ports!
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Action
2. Click View Installed License Keys to see the status of your current license.
3. If your RobotStudio installation is activated, you will have valid licenses for the features
covered by your subscription.
Service port on computer unit (connected to Service port on the Control
Module front through a cable)
LAN port on computer unit (connects to factory LAN)
Action
1. Make sure the network setting on the PC to be
connected is correct.
2. Use the delivered category 5 Ethernet crossover
boot cable with RJ45 connectors.
3. Connect the crossover boot cable to the network
port of your PC.
4. Connect the other end of the crossover boot cable
to the service port.
5. After configuring and connecting a PC to the
controller, proceed with creating a system if
required.
NOTE that normally this step will not be required,
since a system has already been installed.
1 Procedures
1.3. Common procedures for all systems
Info
Refer to the system documenta-
tion for your PC, depending on the
operating system you are running.
The PC must be set to "Obtain an
IP address automatically".
The cable is delivered in the
RobotWare product box.
The service port is shown in the
figure above.
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