What Is Robotware - ABB IRB 14000 Operating Manual

2.3 What is RobotWare?

Introduction to RobotWare
RobotWare is a family of software products from ABB Robotics. The products are
designed to make you more productive and lower your cost of owning and operating
a robot. ABB Robotics has invested many years into the development of these
products and they represent knowledge and experience based on several thousands
of robot installations.
Product classes
Within the RobotWare family, there are different classes of products:
Product classes
RobotWare-OS
RobotWare options
Process application
options
RobotWare Add-ins
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Description
This is the operating system of the robot. RobotWare-OS provides
all the necessary features for fundamental robot programming and
operation. It is an inherent part of the robot, but can be provided
separately for upgrading purposes.
For a description of RobotWare-OS, see Product specification - Con-
troller IRC5.
These products are options that run on top of RobotWare-OS. They
are intended for robot users that need additional functionality for
motion control, communication, system engineering, or applications.
For more information on RobotWare options, see Product specific-
ation - Controller software IRC5.
For more detailed information on RobotWare options, see Application
manual - Controller software IRC5. Note that not all RobotWare op-
tions are described in this manual. Some options are more compre-
hensive and are therefore described in separate manuals.
These are extensive packages for specific process application like
spot welding, arc welding, and dispensing. They are primarily de-
signed to improve the process result and to simplify installation and
programming of the application.
The process application options are all described in separate
manuals. For more information, see Product specification - Controller
software IRC5.
A RobotWare Add-in is a self-contained package that extends the
functionality of the robot system.
Some software products from ABB Robotics are delivered as Add-
ins. For example track motion IRBT, positioner IRBP, and stand
alone controller.
The purpose of RobotWare Add-ins is also that a robot program
developer outside of ABB can create options for the ABB robot
systems, and sell the options to their customers. For more informa-
tion on creating RobotWare Add-ins, contact your local ABB Robotics
representative at www.abb.com/contacts.
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