ABB Robot and Safe Move

Application manual
SafeMove
Controller software IRC5
RobotWare 5.13
Application manual
SafeMove
RobotWare 5.13
Document ID: 3HAC030053-001
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Revision: C
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Table of Contents
Overview of this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product documentation, M2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1 Introduction
11
1.1 Overview of SafeMove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.2 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.3 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.4 Abbreviations and acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 SafeMove functions
19
2.1 Overview of SafeMove functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.2 General functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2.1 Manual Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.2.2 Operational Safety Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3 Sync check functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3.1 Cyclic Sync Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.3.2 Software Sync Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.4 Supporting functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.4.1 Cyclic Brake Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2.4.2 Safe Brake Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.5 Supervision functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.5.1 Safe Stand Still . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2.5.2 Safe Axis Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.5.3 Safe Tool Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.5.4 Safe Axis Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.5.5 Safe Tool Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.5.6 Control Error Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.6 Monitoring functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.6.1 Monitor Stand Still . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2.6.2 Monitor Axis Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.6.3 Monitor Tool Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3 Installation
45
3.1 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.1.1 I/O connector data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3.1.2 Connecting to a safety PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.1.3 Sync switch input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.1.4 Manual Operation input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.1.5 Function activation input signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3.1.6 Monitoring output signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.1.7 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3.1.8 SMB connection for additional axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3.2 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3.2.1 Installing required software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

4 Configuration
63
4.1 Configure system parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

4.2 Create a safety user. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.3 Configuring SafeMove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.3.1 About the SafeMove Configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4.3.2 Mechanical Units configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
4.3.3 Calibration Offsets configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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4.3.4 Activation and I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

4.3.5 Synchronization configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.3.6 Cyclic Brake Check configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.3.7 Operational Safety Range configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.3.8 Safe Stand Still configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.3.9 Safe Axis Speed configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.3.10 Safe Tool Speed configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
4.3.11 Safe Axis Range configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.3.12 Safe Tool Zone configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.3.13 Monitor Stand Still configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
4.3.14 Monitor Axis Range configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
4.3.15 Monitor Tool Zone configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
4.3.16 Save and download to safety controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
4.4 Configuration for MultiMove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
4.4.1 Configuration for MultiMove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

4.5 Activation of safety configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
4.5.1 Activating the safety configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

4.6 Validate the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
4.6.1 Validate the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

4.7 View configuration on FlexPendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
4.7.1 Viewing the configuration on the FlexPendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

5 Guidelines for synchronization and brake check
121
5.1 Synchronization guidelines for Cyclic Sync Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

5.2 Synchronization guidelines for Software Sync Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
5.3 Brake check guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
6 Maintenance
125
6.1 Required maintenance activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

127
7.1 Reaction time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.2 Restarting the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3 Recovery after safety violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4 Virtual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5 Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.6 Changes to robot or robot cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Example applications
127
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134
135
8.1 Safe Axis Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
8.1.1 Example with two work zones and light curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
9 Safety aspects for SafeMove
139
9.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2 Standards conformance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.3 Specific safety requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.4 Safe design of SafeMove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.5 Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.6 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
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7 Running in production
Overview of this manual

About this manual
This manual describes SafeMove. It contains a description of the functionality and how to
connect signals for that functionality. It also describes the SafeMove configuration
functionality in RobotStudio.
Usage
This manual should be used during installation and configuration of SafeMove.
Who should read this manual?
This manual is mainly intended for:
personnel that are responsible for installations and configurations of hardware/

software
personnel that make configurations of the I/O system
system integrators
Prerequisites
The reader should have the required knowledge of:
mechanical installation work
electrical installation work
working with industrial robots
using RobotStudio
personal safety, see the safety chapter in Product manual - IRC5.
Organization of chapters
The manual is organized in the following chapters:

Chapter
Contents
1. Introduction
This chapter gives an overview of the SafeMove

option, and describes the purpose.
2. SafeMove functions
Descriptions of all functions included in SafeMove.
3. Installation
Workflows for how to install hardware and software

for SafeMove.
4. Configuration
Workflows for how to configure SafeMove.
5. Guidelines for synchronization

and brake check
Describes some considerations for the required synchronization and brake check.
6. Maintenance
Required recurrent maintenance.
7. Running in production
Information that is useful after installation, such as

performance specifications, what to do if the
supervision triggers and virtual signals that can be
used in a RAPID program.
8. Example applications
Examples of typical problems that are solved with

SafeMove.
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References
Reference
Document ID
Operating manual - RobotStudio
3HAC032104-001
Product manual - IRC5
3HAC021313-001
Technical reference manual - RAPID Instructions, Functions 3HAC16581-1

and Data types
Operating manual - Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStudio
3HAC027097-001
Product specification - IRB 6640
3HAC028284-001
3HAC025861-001
3HAC023932-001
3HAC023934-001
3HAC028207-001
Product specification - IRB 6600/6650/6650S
3HAC023933-001
3HAC9117-1
3HAC9112-1
3HAC025046-001
3HAC023604-001
3HAC9041-1
Revision
Description
First edition. RobotWare 5.10.02.
Second edition. RobotWare 5.11.

The Virtual signals section is updated. New pictures of the SafeMove Configurator graphical user interface. Major changes in Monitor Axes Range configuration and Safe Axis Range configuration sections.
Correction in section Validate the configuration.

Tip added to section Override Operation.
Software Sync Check is introduced as alternative to Cyclic Sync Check.

SafeMove now has support for a tool changer (up to 4 tools).
Up to eight tool points can be configured, in addition to the TCP, for supervision
by Safe Tool Zone and Monitoring Tool Zone.
Safe Tool Zone and Safe Axis Range can be configured to be permanently
active, instead of being activated by an input signal.
The override functionality is changed and is now called Manual Operation.
Updated section Restarting the controller on page 128: P-start, I-start and
backup/restore does not affect the SafeMove configuration.
Added section Viewing the configuration on the FlexPendant on page 120.
Updated safety signal graphics for the levels Danger and Warning.
Revisions
Product documentation, M2004

Categories for manipulator documentation
The manipulator documentation is divided into a number of categories. This listing is based
on the type of information in the documents, regardless of whether the products are standard
or optional.
All documents listed can be ordered from ABB on a DVD. The documents listed are valid for
M2004 manipulator systems.
Product manuals
All hardware, manipulators and controllers will be delivered with a Product manual that
contains:
Safety information.
Installation and commissioning (descriptions of mechanical installation, electrical

connections).
Maintenance (descriptions of all required preventive maintenance procedures

including intervals).
Repair (descriptions of all recommended repair procedures including spare parts).
Additional procedures, if any (calibration, decommissioning).
Reference information (article numbers for documentation referred to in Product

manual, procedures, lists of tools, safety standards).
Parts list.
Foldouts or exploded views.
Circuit diagrams.
Technical reference manuals
The technical reference manuals describe the manipulator software in general and contain
relevant reference information.
RAPID Overview: An overview of the RAPID programming language.
RAPID Instructions, Functions and Data types: Description and syntax for all
RAPID instructions, functions, and data types.
RAPID Kernel: A formal description of the RAPID programming language.
System parameters: Description of system parameters and configuration workflows.
Application manuals
Specific applications (for example software or hardware options) are described in
Application manuals. An application manual can describe one or several applications.
An application manual generally contains information about:
The purpose of the application (what it does and when it is useful).
What is included (for example cables, I/O boards, RAPID instructions, system
parameters, CD with PC software).
How to use the application.
Examples of how to use the application.


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Operating manuals
The operating manuals describe hands-on handling of the products. The manuals are aimed
at those having first-hand operational contact with the product, that is production cell
operators, programmers, and trouble shooters.
The group of manuals includes:
Emergency safety information
General safety information
Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStudio
IRC5 with FlexPendant
RobotStudio
Introduction to RAPID
Trouble shooting, for the controller and manipulator.
Safety
Safety
Safety of personnel
When working inside the robot controller it is necessary to be aware of voltage-related risks.
A danger of high voltage is associated with the following parts:
Units inside the controller, for example I/O units can be supplied with power from an
external source.
The mains supply/mains switch.
The power unit.
The power supply unit for the computer system (230 VAC).
The rectifier unit (400-480 VAC and 700 VDC). Capacitors!
The drive unit (700 VDC).
The service outlets (115/230 VAC).
The power supply unit for tools, or special power supply units for the machining
process.
The external voltage connected to the controller remains live even when the robot is
disconnected from the mains.
Additional connections.
Therefore, it is important that all safety regulations are followed when doing mechanical and
electrical installation work.
Safety regulations
Before beginning mechanical and/or electrical installations, make sure you are familiar with
the safety regulations described in Product manual - IRC5.
Safety
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1 Introduction
1.1. Overview of SafeMove
1 Introduction
Purpose
SafeMove is a safety controller in the robot system. The purpose of the safety controller is to
ensure a high safety level in the robot system using supervision functions that can stop the
robot and monitoring functions that can set safe digital output signals.
The supervision functions are activated by safe digital input signals. Both input and output
signals can be connected to, for instance, a safety PLC that can control which behavior is
allowed for the robot at different times.
The safety controller also sends status signals to the main computer, that is the standard IRC5
robot controller.
Note that SafeMove is one component in a cell safety system, normally complemented by
other equipment, e.g. light barriers, for detecting the whereabouts of the operator.
Some examples of applications:
Manual loading of gripper
Manual inspection in robot cell during operation
Optimization of cell size
Protection of sensitive equipment
Ensuring safe orientation of emitting processes
What is included
The following is included with the option SafeMove [810-2]:
Safety controller, DSQC 647 (3HAC026272-001)
Two 12 pole plug contacts and two 10 pole plug contacts for I/O connections.
The option SafeMove gives you access to SafeMove Configurator functionality in

RobotStudio.
With SafeMove Configurator you can:
configure supervision functions (active supervision that can stop the robot)
configure activation signals for the supervision functions
configure monitoring functions (passive monitoring, only sets output signals)
configure output signals for the monitoring functions
easily modify the configuration.
Prerequisites
RobotWare 5.10.02 or later version is necessary to run the IRC5 robot controller. The
SafeMove option is the required RobotWare option to utilize SafeMove on the IRC5
controller.

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Continued
Basic approach
This is the general approach for setting up SafeMove. For more detailed instructions of how
this is done, see chapters Installation and Configuration.
1. Connect I/O connections to sync switch and safety PLC, or similar.
2. Create a safety user in the User Authorization System, UAS (using RobotStudio).
3. Configure the settings for the SafeMove functions via the SafeMove Configurator and
restart the controller.
4. Log on as safety user and set the PIN code on the FlexPendant. Restart the controller.
5. Synchronize the safety controller, using a sync switch or software synchronization.
6. Make sure the activation input signals are activating the desired supervision functions.
Now the SafeMove functions are activated.
7. Validate the configuration.
Requirements
Robust monitoring function in SafeMove requires correct settings of payload and additional
axes, since this will affect the calculated accepted servo lag. Please also note that external
forces applied on the manipulator can cause a negative influence on the supervision functions,
since the servo lag might differ from the calculated values, due to such external forces.
DANGER!
A SafeMove configuration must always be validated to verify that the desired safety is
achieved. If no validation is performed, or the validation is inadequate, the configuration
cannot be relied on for personal safety.
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1.2. Limitations
1.2. Limitations
Supported robots
The following robot families are supported by SafeMove:
IRB 140
IRB 260
IRB 660
IRB 1600
IRB 2400
IRB 2600
IRB 4400
IRB 4600
IRB 6620
IRB 6640
IRB 6660
IRB 6650S
IRB 7600
Other robot models are not supported.

SafeMove cannot be used for parallel robots, such as IRB 360.
Supported additional axes
Basically the SafeMove option only supports ABB track motion units. Non ABB track
motion units and non ABB positioners may be supported by the SafeMove option if the
customer configures the appropriate parameters. The SafeMove option only supports
additional axes that are single axis mechanical units. For example, two axes positioners
cannot be supported.
Further, there are always the following upper and lower work area limitations:
Track unit length (arm side) max 100 m
Rotating axis (arm side) max 25 700 degrees or 448 radians
On the motor side there is also a limitation of 10 000 revolutions.

Stand alone controller
Stand alone controller or drive module without TCP-robot, are not supported by SafeMove.
Servo welding gun
SafeMove does not support supervision of servo welding guns.
Tool changer
SafeMove supports up to 4 different tools. All included tools must have their appropriate
settings in the configuration file. Selection of tool to be supervised is done by 2 binary coded
safe inputs on SafeMove.

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Continued
Robot mounted on rotational axis
SafeMove does not support supervision or monitoring of a robot mounted on a rotational axis.
No deactivation
All supervised and monitored axes must be active all the time. SafeMove does not support
activation/deactivation of additional axis.
The ABB positioners normally use the activation/deactivation feature and therefore they are
not supported by SafeMove.
Independent joint
SafeMove does not support a robot system comprising supervision or monitoring of
continuously rotating axes (independent joints).
Shared drive modules
Drive units of supervised and monitored axes cannot be shared, for instance between
positioner axes.
Track motion coordinates
When a robot is mounted on a track motion, the following limitations apply:
It is only possible to define a rotation (no translation) of the robot base frame relative
the track motion base frame.
It is only possible to define a translation (no rotation) of the track motion base frame
relative the world frame.
Limit switch override cannot be used

If the option SafeMove is used, it is not allowed to connect any signal to the limit switch
override (X23 on the contactor board).
This test feature cannot fully be used together with the SafeMove option.

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1.2. Limitations
Continued
Borderline positions
In very rare cases an error message, elog 20473, might be presented if the robot is stopped for
a time longer than 40 min in a position exactly on the border of the defined range. This is
because of the internal safe design of the SafeMove controller, using a safe two channel
microprocessor solution.
TIP!
To avoid this, never leave the robot for a longer period in a position near the borders of
Monitor Axis Range.
Alternative calibration position
The alternative calibration position, which can be used for robots and external axes, is not
supported by SafeMove. The calibration position shall be defined to zero position.
NOTE!
Alternative calibration position can be set in the system parameter Calibration Position,
which is found under topic Motion and type Arm.
MultiMove
It is not supported to use a mixture of EPS (Electronic Position Switches) and SafeMove in a
MultiMove installation. However, robots can be used with or without SafeMove in a mixed
setup.
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1.3. Terminology
1.3. Terminology
About these terms
Some words have a specific meaning when used in this manual. It is important to understand
what is meant by these words. This manuals definitions of these words are listed below.
Term list
Definition
Category 0 stop
Stop by immediate removal of power to the actuators. Mechanical

brakes are applied.
A robot that is stopped with a category 0 stop does not follow its
programmed path while decelerating.
Category 1 stop
Controlled stop with power available to the actuators to achieve the

stop. Power is removed from the actuators when the stop is achieved.
A robot that is stopped with a category 1 stop follows its programmed
path while decelerating.
Monitoring
Passive monitoring with signaling function only.
Occupationally safe
Safe for a person to be in an area.
Operationally safe
Safe for the machinery but not safe for persons to enter the area.
Safe input
Dual monitored digital input.
Safe output
Dual monitored digital output.
Safety controller
A safety board used with IRC5. Can be an Electronic Position Switch

safety controller or a SafeMove safety controller.
Supervision
Active supervision with deactivation of robot if limit is exceeded.
Antivalent signal
Same as complementary signal. The logical value of one channel is

the complement of the other in a dual channel signal.
Equivalent signal
The logical value of one channel is equivalent to the other in a dual

channel.
Term
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1.4. Abbreviations and acronyms

Overview
This section specifies typical abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual.
Abbreviatons/acronyms list
Description
CES
Control Error Supervision
CSC
Cyclic Sync Check
MAR
Monitor Axis Range
MST
Monitor Stand Still
MTZ
Monitor Tool Zone
OSR
Operational Safety Range
SAR
Safe Axis Range
SAS
Safe Axis Speed
SST
Safe Stand Still
STS
Safe Tool Speed
STZ
Safe Tool Zone
Abbreviation/acronym
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2.1. Overview of SafeMove functions
2.1. Overview of SafeMove functions
Overview
The SafeMove functions can be divided into the following categories:
general functions (e.g. manual operation)
sync check functions (hardware switch or software synchronization)
supporting functions (e.g. verification of brakes)
supervision functions (active, can stop the robot)
monitoring functions (passive, only sets output signals)
Supervision functions
Supervision functions can stop the robot (and additional axes) if a violation occurs.
Supervision functions must be activated and deactivated with safe digital input signals.
Monitoring function
Monitoring functions are permanently active and use digital output signals for signaling
status to an external device, like a safety PLC, that can stop the robot.
Combining functions
The supervision and monitoring functions can be used separately, or in a variety of

combinations.
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2.2.1. Manual Operation
2.2 General functions

2.2.1. Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Manual Operation is a function that overrides all safety functions in SafeMove and allows
movements at a maximum speed of 250 mm/s. This is necessary when a supervision function
is triggered and the robot must be jogged back to a position that does not cause any safety
violation.
Functionality
Manual Operation overrides safety functions by forcing the relays to close and outputs to be
high.
While Manual Operation is active, a supervision makes sure that the TCP, tool0 and elbow
speed does not exceed 250mm/s.
If Manual Operation is active and the robot is jogged out of the violation and then into a
supervision violation position again, the robot will stop again. The new violation must be
confirmed by releasing the Enabling device on the Flex pendant before the jogging can be
resumed. The Run chain becomes electrically opened when the Enabling device is opened.
DANGER!
Using the function Manual Operation compromises the safety. It is intended for
commissioning and when an axis or TCP must be jogged out of its forbidden position.
TIP!
If the robot stops frequently during jogging when the Manual Operation is active, change the
MOC parameter Teach mode max value from 0.25 to 0.1 (100mm/s).
Settings
Function activation
Manual Operation is activated with the Manual Operation safe digital input signal (X10.9 and
X10.10).
A warning message (elog 20481) is shown when the function is being activated.
Dependencies to other supervision functions
Manual Operation can be used in combination with all other SafeMove functions, but all other
supervision functions, except for speed supervision, will be temporarily inactive while
Manual Operation is active.
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There are no parameters that need to be configured for Manual Operation.
2.2.2. Operational Safety Range

Operational Safety Range relaxes the supervision of the servo lag if ALL configured axes are
within a defined axis range.
Functionality
Operational Safety Range is a special definition of an axis range that relaxes the Control Error
Supervision (servo lag) to a higher value if ALL configured axes are within (inclusive) the
defined axis range. It can be used, for instance, in machine tending, when the servo loop gain
is reduced (soft servo) or during Force Control.
If the robot is within the defined range, then the safety level is considered to be operationally
safe rather than occupationally safe. That means it is not safe for personnel to be in the range
defined for Operational Safety Range.
To activate the relaxed control error, all of the following conditions must be true:
The reference values for ALL configured axes must be within the range defined by the
Operational Safety Range function.
The measured values for ALL configured axes must be within the range defined by the
Operational Safety Range function.
The function is automatically activated after the safety controller has been synchronized with
the robot position. No dynamic activation is possible.
Up to 9 axes can be monitored simultaneously.
Settings
The following settings need to be configured for Operational Safety Range:
Axis range definition for each axis, physical position in degrees or mm on arm side.
Permissible control error for each axis, in degrees or mm on arm side.
The definition of axis range consists of:
Minimum axis limit (degrees or mm).
Maximum axis limit (degrees or mm).
How to define these settings is described in Operational Safety Range configuration on page
81.
If Operational Safety Range is active, it overrides the Control Error Supervision function.
That means that all other active safety controller functions work with relaxed Control Error
Supervision.
Operational Safety Range can be used in combination with all other SafeMove functions, but
the other function may be restricted due to relaxed Control Error Supervision. For example,
Safe Stand Still must not be used within an active range of Operational Safety Range.
Related information
Control Error Supervision on page 38.
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Examples
This example shows a robot with defined axis ranges for axes 2 and 3. The function
Operational Safety Range monitors if axis 2 is within the range x2 and if axis 3 is within the
range x3. As long as the measured values and the reference values for both axes are within
these ranges, the Control Error Supervision is relaxed.
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2.3.1. Cyclic Sync Check
2.3 Sync check functions

Cyclic Sync Check
Cyclic Sync Check is a function that makes sure that the robot calibration is correct by using
a physical switch.
Functionality
The robot must move to a safe sync position to ensure that the safety controller and the robot
controller are synchronized. The safe sync position is defined during configuration and stored
in the safety controller.
With a defined interval (sync cycle time), the robot must move to the safe sync position and
activate a switch. If the sync check is not performed within the sync cycle time,the robot will
stop and SafeMove goes to unsynchronized state. A warning is shown on the FlexPendant a
pre-defined time (pre-warning time) before the sync cycle time has passed.
When the switch is activated, the safety controller assumes that the robot revolution counters
are correct. It also calculates the arm position from the motor positions, the gear ratio, and its
internal revolution counter. If the position matches the stored sync position within half a
motor revolution, then the synchronization is assumed to be correct.
If the synchronization is correct, the safety controller then sends elog 20452 to the robot
controller, telling that the safety controller is synchronized to its mechanical units, and
continues with its regular operation.
WARNING!
The supervision and monitoring functions can only be active while SafeMove is
synchronized. When unsynchronized, only speed and time limited movement is possible. For
more information, see Recovery from unsynchronized state on page 130.
TIP!
If a safe information is needed to see if SafeMove is in unsynchronized state or not, it is
recommended to use a monitoring output signal for this purpose. For example, to configure
a Monitor Axis Range where the axis range covers the whole working area. In this case the
Monitor Axis Range output will be low only when SafeMove is unsynchronized.
Settings
The following settings need to be configured for Cyclic Sync Check:
Sync cycle time, 12-720 hours.
Pre-warning time, 1-11 hours.
Angles and positions of robot (and additional axes) at sync position.

Only one synchronization procedure can be present in one setup, i.e. synchronization by
switch or by software, not both of them at the same time. Selection is done in the
configuration program in RobotStudio.
Cyclic Sync Check has no dependencies to any supervision functions.
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Continued
Virtual output signals from main computer
A virtual output signal is set when the prewarning time has expired. Another virtual signal
will correspond to the sync status. See also Virtual output signals from main computer on
page 132.
Limitations
The safe sync position must be within reach for the robot. It must not be a singularity,
that is all six axis must have unique positions.
Related information
Synchronization guidelines for Cyclic Sync Check on page 121.
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2.3.2. Software Sync Check
2.3.2. Software Sync Check

Software Sync Check
Software Sync Check is a function that makes sure that the robot calibration is correct. If
wrong robot calibration easily can be detected by the application, then it is generally possible
to execute the synchronization check by software. In that case it is done when required, not
cyclically.
Functionality
Software synchronization is performed by a safety user, who runs the service routine
SoftwareSync. How to run the service routine is described in section Use service routine to
perform synchronization on page 123.

If the safety controller has not been synchronized before, and the synchronization attempt was
unsuccessful, the user has to check and confirm on the FlexPendant that both the robot
controller and the safety controller have the same opinion about robot axes positions.
WARNING!
The supervision and monitoring functions can only be active while SafeMove is
synchronized. When unsynchronized, only speed and time limited movement is possible. For
more information, see Recovery from unsynchronized state on page 130.
TIP!
If a safe information is needed to see if SafeMove is in unsynchronized state or not, it is
recommended to use a monitoring output signal for this purpose. For example, to configure
a Monitor Axis Range where the axis range covers the whole working area. In this case the
Monitor Axis Range output will be low only when SafeMove is unsynchronized.
Settings
The following settings need to be configured for Software Sync Check:
Angles and positions of robot (and additional axes) at sync position.

Only one synchronization procedure can be present in one setup, i.e. synchronization by
switch or by software, not both of them at the same time. Selection is done in the
configuration program in RobotStudio.
Software Sync Check has no dependencies to any supervision functions.
A virtual output signal corresponds to the sync status. See Virtual output signals from main
computer on page 132.
Related information
Synchronization guidelines for Software Sync Check on page 123.
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2.4.1. Cyclic Brake Check
2.4 Supporting functions

Cyclic Brake Check
Cyclic Brake Check is a function that verifies that the brakes work correctly.
NOTE!
After download of a new configuration it is recommended to run the Cyclic Brake Check
function.
NOTE!
Before running the Cyclic Brake Check function the Safe Stand Still function shall be
deactivated.
Functionality
The brake check is initiated by the robot controller or an external PLC. The robot moves to a
safe position where the brakes are locked with servos engaged. The motors of the robot are
then used to generate torque. If any axes moves, the system is set in reduced speed mode. A
new successful brake check must be performed before the robot can be used again with
normal speeds.
With a defined interval (brake cycle time), the robot must move to the safe position and
perform a brake test. If the brake check is not performed within the brake cycle time an error
message is generated, and depending on configuration the robot will be set to reduced speed
or keep its normal supervision levels. A warning appears on the FlexPendant a predefined
time (prewarning time) before the brake cycle time has passed.
Settings
Activation of Cyclic Brake Check.
Brake check interval (between 12 and 720 hours).
Prewarning time before brake check interval expires.
It is possible to select Reduced max speed when the interval timer expires.
It is possible to exclude individual axes from the brake checks.
How to define these settings is described in Cyclic Brake Check configuration on page 79.
Function activation
Cyclic Brake Check is always active, i.e. a constant supervision that a brake check has been
performed within the configured time interval.
The actual brake check can be activated by the robot controller or an external PLC. See Brake
check guidelines on page 124.
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The following parameters need to be configured for Cyclic Brake Check:
Continued
Virtual output signal from main computer
A virtual output signal is set when the prewarning time has expired. See also Virtual output
signals from main computer on page 132.
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2.4.2. Safe Brake Ramp
2.4.2. Safe Brake Ramp

Safe Brake Ramp
Safe Brake Ramp is an active supervision function that supervises category 1 stops initiated
by the safety controller.
Supervision functionality
When a category 1 stop is triggered by SafeMove, the motors are used for a controlled
deceleration. Safe Brake Ramp supervises this deceleration. If the deceleration is too slow, a
category 0 stop is triggered.
NOTE!
Due to narrow tolerance for the deceleration ramp, a small number of category 1 stops caused
by SafeMove will trigger the Safe Brake Ramp function and result in a category 0 stop. For
a tilted robot, this number can be significantly higher.
Settings
For track motions and other additional axis the parameters Brake Ramp Limit and Ramp
Delay have to be set in the SafeMove Configurator. The parameter Start Speed Offset is used
for both manipulator and all additional axes.
Function activation
Safe Brake Ramp is always active.
Safe Brake Ramp will be used in combination with all other SafeMove functions.
Safe Brake Ramp only supervises category 1 stops initiated by the safety controller.
Stops initiated elsewhere, e.g. by the robot controller, are not supervised.
Since brake ramps are set for worst case braking, in many situations only more serious
defects in the category 1 stop will be detected.
Related information
Category 1 stop (see Terminology on page 16)
Category 0 stop (see Terminology on page 16)
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Limitations
2.5.1. Safe Stand Still
2.5 Supervision functions

Safe Stand Still
Safe Stand Still is an active supervision function ensuring that all supervised axes are standing
still.
Safe Stand Still can supervise that a robot is standing still even if the servo and drive system
are in regulation. If any supervised axis starts to move, Safe Stand Still will cause a category
0 stop.
When Safe Stand Still is active for all axes (including all additional axes), it is safe for a
person to enter the robot cell.
4 different sets of up to 9 axes can be defined. When Safe Stand Still is activated for a set, all
axes in that set are supervised.
DANGER!
Working under an axis affected by gravity which has no balancing may require a safety level
of category 4, which is not provided by SafeMove. If this kind of work is intended, the risk
must be added to the risk analysis of the installation and eliminated by other means (for
example additional mechanical stops).
DANGER!
It is not recommended to activate the Safe Stand Still function within a range for Operational
Safety Range because Control Error Supervision is relaxed in this range and is not reliable
enough for personal safety.
DANGER!
For additional axes, a standstill reference tolerance must be configured.
NOTE!
If the robot tries to move due to an error during active Safe Stand Still supervision, SafeMove
will detect this and initiate a stop. Since there is a certain reaction time involved a slight jerk
may occur.
NOTE!
The Manual Operation function will override the Safe Stand Still function. Therefore, Safe
Stand Still may not guarantee that the robot is standing still in manual mode.
Settings
The following parameters need to be configured for Safe Stand Still:
Assignment of safe digital inputs for activation of Safe Stand Still. See Activation and
I/O on page 75.
Which axes to supervise, with specified stand still measurement tolerance, for each
stand still set. See Safe Stand Still configuration on page 82.
For additional axes, a stand still tolerance must be configured. See Additional axis on
page 69.
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Function activation
Safe Stand Still is activated by safe digital input signals.
If no safe digital input signal is assigned to Safe Stand Still during configuration, the function
is inactive.
NOTE!
If SafeMove becomes unsynchronized the robot will stop and the Safe Stand Still function
will be deactivated. A time limited movement with reduced speed is possible.
Safe Stand Still can be used in combination with:.
Safe Axis Speed
Safe Axis Range
Safe Tool Speed
Safe Tool Zone
all monitoring functions
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2.5.2. Safe Axis Speed
2.5.2. Safe Axis Speed

Safe Axis Speed
Safe Axis Speed is an active supervision function that supervises the speed of robot axes and
additional axes.
Supervision of the speed for up to 9 axes (robot axes and additional axes).
If any of the supervised axes exceeds its maximum speed, the safety controller will stop the
robot. The speed violation will cause a category 0 stop or a category 1 stop, depending on the
configuration.
Settings
The following parameters need to be configured for Safe Axis Speed:
Which axes to supervise.
Maximum speed, defined per axis.
Category 0 stop or category 1 stop if an axis exceeds its maximum speed.
Assignment of safe digital inputs for activation of Safe Axis Speed.
How to define these settings is described in Safe Axis Speed configuration on page 84.
Function activation
Safe Axis Speed is activated by a safe digital input signal.
If no safe digital input signal is assigned during configuration, the function is inactive.
Safe Axis Speed can be used in combination with:
Safe Stand Still
Safe Axis Range
Safe Tool Speed
Safe Tool Zone
Limitations
The highest maximum speed that can be configured is 3600 degrees/s for rotational axes and
10000 mm/s for linear axes.
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2.5.3. Safe Tool Speed

Safe Tool Speed
Safe Tool Speed is an active supervision function that supervises the speed of the tool, robot
flange and arm check point.
NOTE!
The resultant robot TCP speed could in some situations be higher than the programmed TCP
speed. This could happen for some robot types if the move instructions are of type MoveJ or
MoveAbsJ. If this occurs, either increase the STS Max Speed, or try to add intermediate
robot targets in the RAPID program.
NOTE!
When the robot is running in manual mode, neither the elbow point nor the TCP point will
exceed 250mm/s. When the robot is running in auto mode, IRC5 will not consider the elbow
speed when generating the path, only the defined TCP speed and reorient speed. (If additional
axis exists in the system, the speed data for this will also be considered.) The result from this
is that the elbow speed is sometimes higher than the programmed TCP speed. Since STS
supervises TCP, tool0 and the elbow, the speed of these points must be taken into account
when configuring STS or creating the RAPID program.
Safe Tool Speed supervises the linear speed (in mm/s) for:
TCP for the tool held by the robot
Tool 0 (the robot flange)
Arm check point (position depending on robot but located around axis 3)
Settings
The following parameters need to be configured for Safe Tool Speed:
Maximum allowed speed (in mm/s) for TCP, tool0 and arm check point.
Category 0 stop or category 1 stop if a point exceeds its maximum speed.
Assignment of safe digital inputs for activation of Safe Tool Speed.
How to define these settings is described in Safe Tool Speed configuration on page 85.
Function activation
Safe Tool Speed is activated by a safe digital input signal.
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If any of these points exceed the maximum speed, the safety controller triggers a stop. The
speed violation will cause a category 0 stop or a category 1 stop, depending on the
configuration.
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Safe Tool Speed can be used in combination with:
Safe Stand Still
Safe Axis Speed
Safe Axis Range
Safe Tool Zone
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2.5.4. Safe Axis Range

Safe Axis Range
Safe Axis Range is an active supervision function that ensures that all axes are within the
defined ranges.
When configuring the Safe Axis Range function there is a possibility to invert the function
by unchecking the Allow inside check box.
Supervision of up to 9 axes (robot axes and additional axes) in each set. Up to 8 sets can be
configured.
If an axis in an active set exceeds its allowed range, the safety controller triggers a stop. This
violation will cause a category 0 stop or a category 1 stop, depending on the configuration.
Settings
The following parameters need to be configured for Safe Axis Range:
Which axes to supervise.
Axis ranges (degrees or mm) for each axis.
Inclusive or exclusive range for each axis.
Allow inside, i.e. to invert or not invert the result of the function.
Category 0 stop or category 1 stop if an axis exceeds its maximum range.
Assignment of safe digital inputs for activation of each set of axis ranges, or set as
permanently activated.
How to define these settings is described in Safe Axis Range configuration on page 86.
Function activation
If the set is not configured to be permanently active and no safe digital input signal is
assigned, the set is inactive.
Safe Axis Range can be used in combination with:
Safe Stand Still
Safe Axis Ranges
Safe Tool Speed
Safe Tool Zone
The ranges are defined independently of the ranges defined in the function Monitor Axis
Range.
Related information
Monitor Axis Range on page 40
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Each set of axis ranges can be activated by a safe digital input signal or be permanently
activated.
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Examples
This example shows a robot with defined axis ranges for axes 2 and 3 in three different
positions. The function Safe Axis Range supervises that axis 2 is within range x2 and that axis
3 is within range x3.
In positions A and B, all supervised axes are within the allowed ranges. In position C, axis 3
is not within the defined range.
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x2
Allowed axis position range for axis 2.
x3
Allowed axis position range for axis 3.
Robot position A. Both axis 2 and axis 3 are within the allowed ranges.
Robot position B. Both axis 2 and axis 3 are within the allowed ranges.
Robot position C. Axis 2 is within the allowed range but axis 3 is not within its allowed
range.
NOTE!
The ranges define axis angles, not the position of the TCP. In robot position C, the TCP is still
within what seems to be a safe range, but axis 3 is outside its defined range.
WARNING!
Be aware of that the braking starts when the axis exceeds the configured limit value. The
braking distance depends on robot type, load, position and speed.
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2.5.5. Safe Tool Zone

Safe Tool Zone
Safe Tool Zone is an active supervision function that supervises that the robot TCP, elbow,
tool points and tool orientation are within their allowed zone, while moving at allowed speed.
Up to 8 zones can be configured. Each zone consists of:
a geometrical shape in space, that the TCP, elbow and tool points should be inside or
outside
a tool orientation with an allowed tolerance
a maximum speed for the TCP and elbow.
If the TCP, elbow, tool points, tool orientation, TCP speed or elbow speed is outside its
allowed value, the safety controller triggers a stop. This violation will cause a category 0 stop
or a category 1 stop, depending on the configuration.
Settings
The following parameters need to be configured for Safe Tool Zone:
Tool zones (shape, height, position).
Tool orientation and tolerance for each zone.
Tool speed limit.
Assignment of a safe digital input for activation of each zone, or set as permanently
activated.
Category 0 stop or category 1 stop if the tool violates its zone limits.
Elbow position supervision activation.
Elbow offset parameters.
If more tool points than TCP should be supervised, also configure:
Tool Points (described in Mechanical Units configuration on page 67).
Function activation
Safe Tool Zone can be activated by safe digital input signals or be permanently activated.
If the function for a zone is not configured to be permanently active and no safe digital input
signal is assigned, the function is inactive for that zone.
Safe Tool Zone can be used in combination with:
Safe Stand Still
Safe Axis Speed
Safe Tool Speed

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How to define these settings is described in Safe Tool Zone configuration on page 92.
Continued
Limitations
WARNING!
Be aware of that the braking starts when the tool or elbow exceeds the configured limit value.
The braking distance depends on robot type, load, position and speed.
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2.5.6. Control Error Supervision
2.5.6. Control Error Supervision

Control Error Supervision is a function that supervises the difference between the reference
value and the measured value of the motor position of each axis. Control Error Supervision
is required to ensure the accuracy in the monitoring and supervision functions.
The control error (servo lag) is the absolute value of the difference between the reference
value and the measured value of the motor position of each axis.
Control Error Supervision is activated automatically after the safety controller has been
synchronized with the robot position.
When Control Error Supervision trips the following happens:
The robot is stopped with a category 1 stop.
An elog message (20454) is sent to the robot controller.
A new synchronization is required.
Illustration of control error
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Control Error Supervision is always active. It can only be relaxed by Operational Safety
Range.
Dependencies to other functions
If Operational Safety Range is active, then Control Error Supervision is relaxed according to
user definitions.
Settings
Control Error Supervision settings are only required for additional axes.
For additional axes, the following settings need to be configured:
Servo Lag
Servo Delay Factor
How to define these settings is described in Additional axis on page 69.

Related information
Operational Safety Range on page 21.
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2.6.1. Monitor Stand Still
2.6 Monitoring functions

2.6.1. Monitor Stand Still
Monitor Standstill
Monitor Stand Still is a passive monitoring function used to verify that none of the monitored
axes are moving.
Monitoring functionality
Monitor Stand Still can monitor if all axes stand still. If any monitored axis starts to move, a
safe digital output signal goes low. If the axis is moved outside the supervision limit and then
stops, the output signal will go high after a short time.
4 different sets of up to 9 axes in each set can be defined. Monitor Stand Still monitors the
axis position for all axes in a set.
Settings
For each set of axes the following parameters need to be configured for Monitor Stand Still:
Assignment of safe digital output signal.
Which axes to monitor.
How to define these settings is described in Monitor Stand Still configuration on page 96.
Function activation
Monitor Stand Still is always active.
Monitor Stand Still can be used in combination with all other SafeMove functions.
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2.6.2. Monitor Axis Range

Monitor Axis Range
Monitor Axis Range is a monitoring function that determines if all axes are within the defined
ranges. Safe digital output signals are used to indicate when all axes are within their defined
ranges.
NOTE!
Monitor Axis Range can only safely determine that the monitored axes are within the defined
ranges (i.e. when the output signal is high). It is not safe to assume that an axis is outside the
defined range when the signal is low.
Monitoring of up to 9 axes (robot axes and additional axes) in each set. Up to 8 sets can be
configured.
If an axis is outside its defined range, a safe digital output signal goes low. Each set of axes
can be allocated an output signal.
Settings
The following settings need to be configured for Monitor Axis Range:
Axis ranges (degrees or mm) for each axis.
Assignment of safe digital output for each set of axis ranges.
Invert axis for each axis.
Allow inside for each set of axis ranges.
How to define these settings is described in Monitor Axis Range configuration on page 97.
The ranges are defined independently of the stop ranges defined in the function Safe Axis
Range.
Related information
Safe Axis Range on page 34

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Monitor Axis Range can be used in combination with all other SafeMove functions.
Continued
Example of ranges
This example shows a robot with defined axis ranges for axes 2 and 3 in three different
positions. The function Monitor Axis Range monitors that axis 2 is within range x2 and that
axis 3 is within range x3.
In positions A and B, all monitored axes are within the defined ranges. In position C, axis 3
is not within the defined range.
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x2
Defined axis position range for axis 2.
x3
Defined axis position range for axis 3.
Robot position A. Both axis 2 and axis 3 are within the defined ranges.
Robot position B. Both axis 2 and axis 3 are within the defined ranges.
Robot position C. Axis 2 is within the defined range but axis 3 is not within its defined
range.
In this example, if range x2 and x3 are defined for the same signal, this signal will go low if
any of the axes is outside its defined range.
Note! The ranges define axis angles, not the position of the TCP. In robot position C, the TCP
is still within what seems to be a safe range, but axis 3 is outside its defined range.

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Example of usage
Define two ranges for axis 1 and let a safety PLC decide when the axis must be inside range
A and when it must be inside range B.
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Range for axis 1 defined for safe output signal 1.
Range for axis 1 defined for safe output signal 2.
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2.6.3. Monitor Tool Zone

Monitor Tool Zone
Monitor Tool Zone is a passive supervision function that determines if the robot TCP, elbow,
tool and tool orientation are within their defined zones, while moving at allowed speed.
NOTE!
Monitor Tool Zone can only safely determine that the TCP, tool and elbow are within their
defined zones (i.e. when the output signal is high). It is not safe to assume that the TCP is
outside the defined zone when the signal is low.
NOTE!
The resultant robot TCP speed could in some situations be higher than the programmed TCP
speed. This could happen for some robot types if the move instructions are of type MoveJ or
MoveAbsJ. If this occurs, either increase the MTZ Max Speed, or try to add intermediate
robot targets in the RAPID program.
NOTE!
When the robot is running in manual mode, neither the elbow point nor the TCP point will
exceed 250mm/s. When the robot is running in auto mode, IRC5 will not consider the elbow
speed when generating the path, only the defined TCP speed and reorient speed. (If additional
axis exists in the system, the speed data for this will also be considered.) The result from this
is that the elbow speed is sometimes higher than the programmed TCP speed. Since MTZ
supervises TCP, tool0 and the elbow, the speed of these points must be taken into account
when configuring MTZ or creating the RAPID program.
Up to 8 zones can be configured. Each zone consists of:
a geometrical shape in space, that the TCP, tool and elbow point should be inside or
outside
a tool orientation with a tolerance
a maximum speed for the TCP and elbow.
If the TCP, elbow, tool, tool orientation, tool speed or elbow speed is outside its defined zone,
a safe digital output signal goes low.
The functionality also includes axis ranges for external axes per zone.
Settings
The following parameters need to be configured for Monitor Tool Zone:
TCP data and tool geometry.
Tool zones (shape, height, position).
Tool orientation and tolerance for each zone.
Tool speed limits.
Assignment of a safe digital output signal for each zone.
Elbow position supervision activation.
Elbow offset parameters.

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How to define these settings is described in Monitor Tool Zone configuration on page 103.
If more tool points than TCP should be monitored, also configure:
Tool Points (described in Mechanical Units configuration on page 67).
Function activation
Monitor Tool Zone is always active.
Monitor Tool Zone can be used in combination with all other SafeMove functions.
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3.1.1. I/O connector data
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Location
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Power supply
8 safe outputs (16 signals)
8 safe inputs (16 signals)
Sync switch (dual signal)
Manual operation input (dual signal)
NOTE!
Make sure the cables from X9-X12 are not damaged by the normally bunched cable cover,
and vice versa. The cables from X9-X12 should be bunched with straps together with other
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I/O connector pin descriptions
Pin Signal
Description
Activation input
signal 1A
Input signal used for activation of supervision functions. Which

functions to activate with this signal is configured in the SafeMove
Configurator.
Signals 1A and 1B are equivalent signals, i.e. both are set low to
activate the supervision functions.
Activation input
signal 1B
-"-
Activation input
signal 2A
-"-
Activation input
signal 2B
-"-
Activation input
signal 3A
-"-
Activation input
signal 3B
-"-
Activation input
signal 4A
-"-
Activation input
signal 4B
-"-
Activation input
signal 5A

Configurator.
Signals 5A and 5B are antivalent signals, i.e. 5A is set high and 5B
is set low to activate the supervision functions.
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Activation input
signal 5B
-"-
11
Activation input
signal 6A
-"-
12
Activation input
signal 6B
-"-
Contact X10
Pin Signal
Description
Activation input
signal 7A

Configurator.
Signals 7A and 7B are antivalent signals, i.e. 7A is set high and 7B
is set low to activate the supervision functions.
Activation input
signal 7B
-"-
Activation input
signal 8A
-"-
Activation input
signal 8B
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Pin Signal
Description
Sync switch input Input signal for synchronization check.

signal A
A synchronization pulse is defined by this signal connected to
ground (0 V).
If dual channel sync switch is not used, this signal is not used. See
Sync switch input signal on page 52.
Sync switch input Input signal for synchronization check.

signal B
A synchronization pulse is defined by this signal connected to 24 V.
Not used
Not used
Manual operation Manual Operation is activated by having this signal connected to

input signal A
ground (0 V).
For information about Manual Operation, see Manual Operation on
page 20.
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Manual operation Manual Operation is activated by having this signal connected to

input signal B
24 V.
11
Not used
12
Not used
Contact X11
Pin Signal
Description
Power input 24 V
Plus pole for power to the I/O connector.
Power input 0 V
Minus pole for power to the I/O connector.
Monitoring output Monitored high side output signal for monitoring functions. The
signal 1A
monitoring output signals are configured in the SafeMove Configurator.
Switches on or off 24 Volts supplied by the power input (pin 1 and
2 on contact X11).
All monitoring outputs are equivalent signals, i.e. both signals are
set high when the monitoring functions are not violated.
Monitoring output -"signal 1B
Monitoring output -"signal 2A
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Contact X12
Pin Signal
Description
Not used
Not used
Monitoring output Monitored high side output signal for monitoring functions. The
signal 5A
monitoring output signals are configured in the SafeMove Configurator.
Switches on or off 24 Volts supplied by the power input (pin 1 and
2 on contact X11).
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Connecting to equivalent input signals

Activation input signals 1-4 are equivalent (both are set low to activate functions). SafeMove
has no way of detecting if there is a short circuit between the A and B signal.
Connect these signals from a safety output that has a cross short detection.
Description
Min value
Max value
Voltage for I/O power supply1)
21.6 V
26.4 V
Voltage for low value on digital input
-3 V
+2 V
Voltage for high value on digital input
+21 V
+27 V
Current at high value for Sync switch input
~10 mA
~10 mA
Current at high value for all inputs except Sync switch
~2 mA
~2 mA
Max output current by one digital output
0.8 A
Sum of output current by all digital outputs
3.5 A
Output inductive load
200 mH
1)
The I/O power supply must be fused with 3.5 A.

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Output type: N-channel high side switch
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Signal redundancy
Output signals
All monitoring output signals have redundancy as a safety measure, i.e. output signal 1A and
output signal 1B should always be identical. If they differ for more than approximately 100
ms, there is an internal error and the signals are set low. Always handle this error by stopping
all mechanical units.
Activation input signals

Activation input signals 1-4 use redundancy with equivalent input signals. That means input
signal 1A and 1B should always be identical. The signals are set low to activate the
supervision functions. If the A and B signals differ, the supervision functions are activated.
However, if they differ for more than 2 seconds, there will be an I/O error elog and the error
must be removed and a warm start performed.
Activation input signals 5-8 use redundancy with antivalent input signals. That means input
signal 5A should always be the inverted signal of input signal 5B. Signal A is set high and
signal B is set low to activate the supervision functions. If the A and B signals are identical,
the supervision functions are activated. However, if they are identical for more than 2
seconds, there will be an I/O error elog and the error must be removed and a warm start
performed.
If both the A and B input signal are open (unconnected) the assigned safety function will be
activated. This is valid for both the equivalent and the antivalent activation input signals and
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Sync switch input signal
If configured for dual channel sync switch, the sync switch input signal uses redundancy with
antivalent inputs. That means input signal A should always be the inverted signal of input
signal B. Signal A is pulsed to low and signal B is pulsed to high to activate the function. The
pulses on the A and B signals must be simultaneous and last for at least 16 ms. If the A and
B signals are identical, the function is NOT activated. If they are identical for more than 2
seconds, there will be an I/O error elog and the error must be removed and a warm start
performed.
Manual Operation input signal
Manual Operation input signal uses redundancy with antivalent inputs. That means input
signal A should always be the inverted signal of input signal B. Signal A is set to low and
signal B is set to high to activate the function. The function is active as long as the signals
keep this state. If the A and B signals are identical, the function is NOT activated. If they are
identical for more than 5 minutes, there will be an I/O error elog and the error must be
removed and a warm start performed.
NOTE!
When no safety configuration is activated, the redundancy supervision of the I/O signals is
also disabled. This is a way to prevent safety errors during commissioning.
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3.1.2. Connecting to a safety PLC
3.1.2. Connecting to a safety PLC

Principle for connecting signals to a safety PLC
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3.1.3. Sync switch input signal
3.1.3. Sync switch input signal

Using the sync switch input signal
If using Cyclic Sync Check, the safety controller requires a sync switch input signal. Connect
a signal from a sync switch. When the robot is in sync position, pin X10.6 should be set high
and pin X10.5 should be set low. If dual channel wiring is not used, connect only pin X10.6.
Principle for sync switch connected to the safety controller using dual channel sync switch:
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Principle for sync switch connected to the safety controller using single channel sync switch:
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Additional axis
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Exception: If the additional axis is a track motion or a robot-held tool, it can use the same
sync switch as the robot. These types of additional axes can be treated as a 7th robot axis.
Note that this makes it more complicated to find a non-singularity sync check position.
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When synchronizing an additional axis and a robot, use a separate sync switch for the
additional axis and connect it in series with the sync switch for the robot.
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3.1.4. Manual Operation input signal
3.1.4. Manual Operation input signal

Using the Manual Operation input signal
To activate Manual Operation, close the switch that is connected to the Manual Operation
inputs, pin X10.9 and pin X10.10. This switch can be implemented with, for example a key
switch, button, contact strapping or safety PLC. When activating Manual Operation, pin
X10.9 should be set low (0 V) and pin X10.10 should be set high (24 V).
Principle for connecting an external Manual Operation switch to the safety controller:
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If the controller has the option for customer connection to operating mode selector (735-3,
735-4) these terminals can be used to control the Manual Operation function, for example, to
keep it active when manual mode is selected. For more information, see Product manual IRC5 section The MOTORS ON/MOTORS OFF circuit-Connection to operating mode
selector.
Principle for connecting the robot controllers operating mode selector to the Manual
Operation input on the safety controller:
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TIP!
To make it obvious if Manual Operation is in use, the virtual signal PSC1OVERRIDE (see
Virtual signals on page 131) can be cross connected to a visual indication (for example a
warning light).
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3.1.5. Function activation input signals
3.1.5. Function activation input signals

Using the activation input signals
The safety controller has 8 dual input signals for activation of supervision functions. An
activation input signal can be configured to activate one or several supervision functions. For
configuration of input signals, see Activation and I/O on page 75.
The safety controller works with redundancy (dual input signals, dual processors, etc.).
Unless both input signals indicate that a supervision function should be inactive, it will be
active (for highest safety). Make sure that redundancy is used for the signals connected to the
safety controllers input signals.
Power failure of an external equipment that sets all input signals low will result in all
configured supervision functions being active.
A supervision function that is not configured to be activated by an input signal is permanently
inactive.
Test pulses
The input signals filter signals with duration shorter than 2 ms. Test pulses can be used on
these signals, as long as they are shorter than 2 ms, without affecting the SafeMove functions.
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3.1.6. Monitoring output signals

Using the monitoring output signals
The safety controller has 8 dual output signals. These can be used to indicate status for the
monitoring functions. They can be used to stop the robot if a dangerous status is detected. The
robot cell responsible must make sure that the robot and all additional axes are stopped if
there is a risk of danger. Connect the output signals to a safety PLC, or similar equipment,
that can stop the robot based on signals from SafeMove and other safety equipment in the cell,
e.g. light curtains.
The safety controller works with redundancy (dual processors, dual output signals, etc.). Safe
robot behavior (e.g. robot inside defined range) is indicated by high value on the output
signal, so that a power failure will be interpreted as unsafe and stop the robot.
Make sure that the output signals from the safety controller are connected in such a way that
the redundancy is preserved (if one of the dual signals goes from 24 V to 0 V, the system
should stop). Also make sure that a low signal always represents the safe state that stops the
robot, so that a power failure on the safety PLC also stops the robot.
What the different output signals indicate is defined in the SafeMove Configurator, see
Configuring SafeMove on page 65.
Test pulses on output signals
Test pulses during start-up

At the beginning of each system start-up there are test pulses on the outputs present. This must
be considered at installation and commissioning so that it is not interpreted as, for example,
an axis being outside its defined range.
Test pulses during operation

Due to safety reasons there are test pulses on the output signals during operation. The pulses
have a maximum length of 2 ms and are only present when the outputs are high. This must
be considered at installation and commissioning so that it is not interpreted as, for example,
an axis being outside its defined range. Make sure the safety PLC or safety relay does not
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Using a safety relay
An output signal from the safety controller can be connected to a safety relay which can stop
the robot immediately. This is implemented by letting the safety relay open the circuit for, for
example, the general stop signal 1 and 2 on the panel board of the IRC5 controller.
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Connect to Auto Stop on the panel board
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Connect to General Stop on the panel board

A signal from a safety relay or a safety PLC can be connected to the General Stop signal of
the panel board in the IRC5 controller. If the General Stop circuit is open, the robot cannot
move either in auto or manual mode.
The connection are the same as for Auto Stop except General Stop 1 is connected to X5.10
and General Stop 2 is connected to X5.2.
Note that when the General Stop circuit is open, there is no way of jogging the robot back to
the defined range. Recovery from this state is performed in the same way as Recovery after a
supervision function has triggered in Automatic mode on page 129.
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A signal from a safety relay or a safety PLC can be connected to the Auto Stop signal of the
panel board in the IRC5 controller. If the Auto Stop circuit is open, the robot cannot move in
auto mode. However, it is still possible to move the robot in manual mode.
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3.1.7. Power supply
3.1.7. Power supply

Use IRC5 ground and isolate the I/O
The safety controller requires one system power supply and one I/O power supply. These two
power sources must have a common ground potential. Besides, the I/O power supply must be
fused with 3.5 A.
The I/O connector of the safety PLC must also have the same ground potential as the safety
controller (i.e. as the IRC5 cabinet). Since the ground potential of the safety PLC is not
necessarily the same as for IRC5, the I/O signals must be galvanically isolated from the safety
PLC cabinet.
NOTE!
The I/O power supply must be connected with SafeMove to be able to close the limit switch
chain when it is disabled. If the limit switch chain is open, the robot cannot operate.
Example of isolated I/O
In this example the I/O connector of the safety PLC is isolated from the safety PLC and
receives its power supply from the same source as the safety controllers I/O connector. The
Sync switch also uses the same power supply. The ground of the I/O power supply is
connected to the ground of the system power supply (i.e. the ground of the IRC5 power
supply).
This setup is usable up to a distance of 30 meters between the IRC5 cabinet and the safety
PLC.
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If you use a single cabinet IRC5 controller, the I/O power supply can use the internal power
supply, located in the IRC5 cabinet. If you use a dual cabinet IRC5 controller, you need to use
an external power source (for example I/O power supply in the control module).

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Continued
Example with safety bus
A solution with a safety bus will automatically solve the problem of galvanic isolation from
the safety PLC. It will also allow the distance between the IRC5 and safety PLC to be greater
than 30 meters. The maximum distance for this solution depends on the safety bus used by
the safety PLC.
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3.1.8. SMB connection for additional axis

Connect additional axis to SMB link 2
When a robot is ordered together with an additional axis, the drive module or single cabinet
controller is equipped with a contact for SMB link 2 (A4.XS41). Connect the SMB cable from
the additional axis to this connection.
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Connect additional axis to SMB link 1 directly on the robot
Connect the SMB cable from the additional axis to the SMB connection on the robot. By
connecting the additional axis here, it will be read as axis 7 on the SMB cable from the robot
to the safety controller.
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SMB connection on robot base, where the additional axis can be

connected as the 7th axis in SMB link 1.
This contact may be present for IRB 660, IRB 66XX and IRB 7600.
A similar contact exists for IRB1600, but is on a cable coming out of the robot base.
More information about SMB connections

More descriptions of the SMB connections can be found in Application manual - Additional
axes and stand alone controller.
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For other robot models, there is no prepared contact for a 7th axis on SMB link 1.
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3.2.1. Installing required software
3.2 Software installation

NOTE!
RobotStudio must be of the same version or later than the RobotWare used.
Install RobotStudio
The SafeMove Configurator is installed with RobotStudio. Install RobotStudio as described
in Operating manual - Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStudio.
RobotStudio can be installed with the options Minimal or Full, and the SafeMove
Configurator is installed with either of these installation options. The SafeMove
Configuration tool is available in the Online tab of RobotStudio.
Create a robot system
Create a robot system as described in Operating manual - Getting started, IRC5 and
RobotStudio. Use a drive module key that gives access to SafeMove and select the option 8102 SafeMove.
Configure IRC5
Configure the robot system (coordinate systems, tools, work objects, robot cell layout, etc.)
before configuring SafeMove.
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4.1. Configure system parameters
4 Configuration
4.1. Configure system parameters
About the system parameters
The configuration of system parameters required for a robot system should be made before
starting with the safety configuration.
In addition to the system parameters that need to be configured for a robot system without
SafeMove, there are a few parameters that are specific for SafeMove. These are described in
this section.
Type Mechanical Unit
All mechanical units for additional axes shall have the parameters Activate at Start Up and
Deactivation Forbidden set to On. (All mechanical units must always be active.)
Type Arm
If an axis should be excluded from Cyclic Brake Check, set the parameter Deactivate Cyclic
Brake Check for axis to On. This must correspond with the axes that are deactivated in the
configuration of Cyclic Brake Check. See Cyclic Brake Check configuration on page 79.
The maximum working area for axes has to be limited according to limitations specified in
section Supported additional axes on page 13. This must be taken into consideration when
entering the parameters Upper Joint Bound and Lower Joint Bound. (The parameter values in
radians or meters on arm side.)
Type Brake
If Cyclic Brake Check is executed on an additional axis a lowest safe brake torque must be
defined. A 5% margin is added during the test for setting the fail limit, the warning limit is
plus 15%. The parameter used is Max Static Arm Torque defined in Nm on motor side.
System input signal, SafeMoveConfirmStop
The system input signal SafeMoveConfirmStop can be used as a complement to the Motors
On button when restoring an error. See Recovery after safety violation on page 129. This
system input can be configured as a physical or virtual I/O signal in IRC5. To configure
SafeMoveConfirmStop, use the Configuration Editor in RobotStudio. For details about how
to use the Configuration Editor, refer to Operating manual - RobotStudio.
NOTE!
It is recommended to use the system input signal for interconnection with a press button, or
similar, in the first place. Use caution if the PLC is used to control the signal. Avoid situations
when pulsing the signal, since this may lead to a security risk.
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4.2. Create a safety user
4.2. Create a safety user

Why do you need a safety user
Configuring SafeMove is normally done initially and then never changed (until the robot is
used for a different purpose). It is vital that the safety configuration is not changed by
unauthorized personnel. It is therefore recommended to have specific safety users who are
granted the right to configure SafeMove.
Prerequisites
You must have created a robot system with the option 810-2 SafeMove. How to create a
system is described in Operating manual - RobotStudio.
How to create a safety user
Action
1. Request write access from RobotStudio:
In the Online browser, right-click on the controller and select Request Write Access.
If in manual mode, confirm the write access on the FlexPendant.
2. Start UAS Administrative Tool:
In the Online browser, right-click on the controller and select Authenticate and then
Edit User Accounts.
3. Select the tab Groups.
4. Click Add and type a name for the group, e.g. "Safety".
5. Select the group you have created and check Safety Controller configuration and
Write access to controller disks.
The group may have more grants, but these two are the minimum required.
6. Select the tab Users.
8. Select the user you have created and check the group you previously created, e.g.
Safety.
The user may belong to more groups.
9. Click OK.
10. Restart the controller.
TIP!
Create different user groups as described in Operating manual - RobotStudio, section
Managing the user authorization system. Make sure that one administrator has the grant
Manage UAS settings and that the regular users (operators, Default user, etc.) do not have the
grants Safety Controller configuration, Write access to controller or Manage UAS settings.
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7. Click Add and type a name for the user, e.g. "SafetyUser", and a password for the user.
4 Configuration
4.3.1. About the SafeMove Configurator
4.3 Configuring SafeMove

What is the SafeMove Configurator
In the SafeMove Configurator you can configure the ranges, zones and tolerances used by the
functions of SafeMove.
Prerequisites
Only a safety user is allowed to download a configuration. A safety user must be created
before configuring SafeMove (see Create a safety user on page 64).
Start the SafeMove Configurator
Action
1. In RobotStudios Robot View Explorer, right-click on the controller and select Authenticate and then Login as a Different User.
2. Select the safety user, e.g. SafetyUser. Type the password and click Login.
3. In the menu Online, select Safety Configuration, then select the safety controller, e.g.
SafeMove 1.
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NOTE!
During start-up of the SafeMove Configurator a dialog box appears for selecting
configuration format. Version 1.1.0 is the standard format and the recommended selection,
which also appears as a default setting in the dialog box. In some rare cases, for example when
you receive a new SafeMove unit as a replacement of an old unit that is supporting the version
1.0.0 format, select the version 1.0.0.
The dialog box for configuration format will not appear in cases where only the legacy format
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Save before closing the SafeMove Configurator
By saving the configuration, you can later load the configuration and continue to work on it.
How to save and download a configuration to the safety controller is described in Save and
download to safety controller on page 107.
NOTE!
If the SafeMove Configurator is closed, all information is lost. Make sure to save before you
close the SafeMove Configurator.
NOTE!
The SafeMove Configurator cannot be used to configure Electronic Position Switches. Use
EPS Configuration Wizard for that.
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4.3.2. Mechanical Units configuration

About the dialog Mechanical Units
In the dialog Mechanical Units, there is one tab for each mechanical unit.
Robot
The tab that represents the robot looks like this:
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Check the box Include in SafeMove Setup if you want to configure the robot.
Base Frame
All values for the base frame are automatically loaded from the robot controller.
Use baseframe
coordinates
Safe Tool Zone and Monitor Tool Zone can be defined in either world
coordinate system or base coordinate system. These two coordinate
system are often identical, but for MultiMove systems it may be desired to
do the configuration in the robots base coordinate system.
X, Y, Z
X, Y and Z values for the base frames origin, expressed in the world
coordinate system.
Quaternion 1-4
Defines the orientation of the base frame, compared to the world

coordinate system.

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Tool Parameters
Up to four tools can be defined, with one tab for each tool. To be able to configure more than
one tool, first select input signals for tool changer under Activation and I/O (see Toolchange
on page 75). If both tool change input signals go low, tool 00 will be selected. A tip is to
configure the largest tool as tool 00.
Click on Copy Tooldata Values and select the tool that this robot uses. All the fields in Tool
Data (X, Y, Z and Quaternion 1-4) are then automatically filled with the information from
that tool.
X, Y, Z
Coordinates for the tool center point (TCP) in relation to tool0 (the
mounting flange).
Quaternion 1-4
Orientation of the tool coordinate system in relation to tool0.
Tool Points
For each tool, up to eight points (in addition to TCP) can be configured.
The points are then supervised by Safe Tool Zone and Monitor Tool Zone,
so that all configured tool points stay within the allowed zone.
The tool points are specified by its X, Y and Z coordinates in the tool0
coordinate systems (mm from the mounting flange).
NOTE: It is only the configured points that are supervised, not the volume
between the points.
Safe Brake Ramp Data

Start Speed Offset
Affects the Safe Brake Ramp function. See figure in section Brake
Data on page 70.
Default value: 100 mm/s.
Elbow Offsets
When an elbow point is considered for Safe Tool Zone or Monitor Tool Zone, that elbow
point can be configured with an offset. Specify the elbow points x, y and z offsets relative to
the center of robot axis 3.
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Additional axis
A tab that represents an additional axis looks like this:
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Check the box Include in SafeMove Setup if you want to configure this additional axis.
Servo Lag
Estimated lag (in radians on motor side) for the additional axis.
Servo Delay Factor
Estimated delay factor between reference position and measured

position (number of 4 ms units) when moving the additional axis.
(See Test Signal Viewer, Signal Ident. 17 and 18.)
Standstill Tolerance
Used for Safe Stand Still. The motor is in regulation during Safe
Stand Still, and a small movement may be allowed. The size of the
allowed movement is specified in Standstill Tolerance (in radians
on motor side). Typical value is 0.50 radians.
Measurement Channel
Link
See system parameter Measurement Link in type Measurement

Channel.
Node
See system parameter Measurement Node in type

Measurement Channel.
Measurement Board Pos. See system parameter Board Position in type Measurement
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Joint Limits
Upper Limit
Upper limit of the axis (in degrees or mm on arm side, depending on if

Rotating Move is checked). See system parameter Upper Joint Bound in
type Arm.
Maximum values: 25 668 degrees on arm side or 100 000 mm.
(General limitation: Maximum 32000 revolutions on motor side.)
Lower Limit
Lower limit of the axis (in degrees or mm on arm side, depending on if

Rotating Move is checked). See system parameter Lower Joint Bound in
type Arm.
Maximum values: 25 668 degrees on arm side or 100 000 mm.
(General limitation: Maximum 32000 revolutions on motor side.)
For information about max/min limits for additional axes, refer to Supported additional axes
on page 13.
Transmission
Transmission Gear Ratio See system parameter Transmission Gear Ratio in type Transmission.
Brake Data
Ramp Delay
Delays the Safe Brake Ramp function. See figure below.

Default value: 200 ms.
Brake Ramp Limit
Used for Safe Brake Ramp function. If the actual deceleration is lower
than the specified Brake Ramp Limit, then Safe Brake Ramp will
cause a category 0 stop. The value to type should be for the arm side.
Start Speed Offset
Affects the Safe Brake Ramp function. See figure below.

Default value: 100 mm/s.
The brake configuration affects the function Safe Brake Ramp. Ramp Delay and Start Speed
Offset affect where the ramp should start and Brake Ramp Limit affects the gradient of the
Safe Brake Ramp speed limit.
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For a category 1 stop, a drive module that controls both robot and additional axes will adjust
the deceleration for all units to the unit with the slowest deceleration. The Safe Brake Ramp
speed limit is also adjusted to the unit with the slowest deceleration. If one of the additional
axes has Safe Brake Ramp deactivated, the Safe Brake Ramp speed limit will be calculated
from the ramp delay time 1 second.
For a robot standing on a track motion, the Safe Brake Ramp speed limit is calculated from
the slowest deceleration of the robot and the track motion.
NOTE!
Due to the Safe Brake Ramp functionality it is important that a correct value of Brake Ramp
Limit is typed for the external axes.
How to calculate the Brake Ramp Limit
The method described below is possible to use for external axes that are configured and tuned
by the customer. Note that the values of ACC_DATA in the IRC5 configuration file for the
external axes must be set correctly.
The value of wc_dec belonging to ACC_DATA is the deceleration value in rad/s2 or m/s2 on
the arm side, and is used by IRC5 during a category 1 stop. Reduce this deceleration value by
approximately 20% to get a suitable margin.
Example for rotational motor:
Brake Ramp Limit=0.8*wc_dec*180/pi
The Brake Ramp Limit parameter can also be obtained by doing the test on the system.
Follow the steps in this procedure:
Action
Note
1.
Configure the IRC5 to generate a

category 1 stop when the emergency
stop button is pressed.
See Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant, section Safety signals.
2.
Start the Test Signal Viewer, and then

log the joint speed.
3.
Run the axis with maximum speed value

(or near maximum).
4.
Press the emergency stop button.
5.
To get the deceleration value on the arm

side, divide the motor deceleration value
with the transmission ratio, and then
convert the value to degrees/s2.
6.
To get a suitable margin, reduce the

resulting deceleration by approximately
20%.
In the Test Signal Viewer, the resulting

graph shows the speed (rad/s on motor
side) versus time (s). The gradient of the
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Additional information for ABB track motions
The following table gives parameter values for the track motions (IRT 104, IRBT 4004, IRBT
6004, and IRBT 7004):
Part
Parameter
Parameter value
Measurement Channel
Link
Board Position
Node
Transmission Data
Transmission Gear Ratio 182.73096 (-182.73096)
The following table gives parameter values for the robot travel track (RTT):
Part
Parameter
Parameter value
Measurement Channel
Link
Board Position
Node
Transmission Gear Ratio
295.6793 (-295.6793)
Transmission Data
NOTE!
The negative sign for Transmission Gear Ratio means mirrored carriage or double carriage
on the same track.
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4.3.3. Calibration Offsets configuration

User interface appearance
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About the motor calibration offsets
The first time you configure a new robot you must provide the motor calibration offsets.
These values are required to achieve a high precision in the supervision of the axes positions.
The calibration offset parameters are found in the system parameter Calibration Offset in type
Motor Calibration, topic Motion.
NOTE!
Observe that the motor calibration values need to be set both for the robot controller and for
the safety controller. Therefore this dialog must be filled in even if the calibration offsets
already are set in the robot controller. Every time the calibration values are changed in the
robot controller they also need to be changed in the SafeMove Configurator.
Set the calibration offsets
To set the motor calibration values, click on the button Get From Manipulator or enter the
values.
To download the offset values to the safety controller, click on Download to SafeMove.
If the motor calibration values are already set and downloaded to SafeMove, it is not
necessary to do it again unless the values have changed.
If the values have changed, the old values can be uploaded by clicking Upload from
SafeMove. Change the values and then click on Download to SafeMove.
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Save and load calibration offset
The offset data is saved to a file by clicking on Save to File. This does not download the data
to the safety controller.
To load offset data from a previously saved file, click on Load From File.
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Safe Brake Ramp

To supervise the deceleration, select Enable Safe Brake Ramp. See Safe Brake Ramp on
page 28.
Toolchange
If a tool changer is used, specify in Reserved inputs which input signals are used to identify
which tool is being used. The tool are numbered as a binary combination of the two input
signals.
Higher input signal bit
(e.g di2)
Lower input signal bit

(e.g. di1)
Tool identity in SafeMove
00
01
10
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TIP!
Consider the fact that the input signals can go low in case of malfunction (such as power
failure for those signals). If both these signals goes low, SafeMove will assume that tool 00
is used. Therefore, a tip is to select the largest tool to be tool 00.
Supervision Activation
Here you can specify which supervision functionality to be activated by each input signal. An
input signal can be used to activate 1 or up to 5 supervision functions.
Example, using input 1
Specify the supervision functions that should be activated by input signal 1.
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Add a supervision function by clicking on the + button (A in the picture). Then select a
function from the drop down list (D in the picture).
Change a supervision function by selecting a new one in the drop down list (D in the picture).
Go directly to the configuration of a selected supervision function by clicking on the > button
after that function (C in the picture).
Monitoring Outputs
There are 20 different monitoring functions to choose from. Totally there are only 8 digital
output signals, but it is possible to configure several monitoring signals of the same type to
one digital output signal, for example, MAR1 and MAR2 to the same digital output signal.
You must select here which monitoring functions to use and which output signals to connect
them to.
For each output signal, select which monitoring function that should set the output value for
that signal.
To select a monitoring function for an output signal, click on the + button and then select the
function from the drop down list.
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Remove a supervision function by clicking on the X button in front of that function (B in the
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Set synchronization cycle

Synchronisation Cycle defines the maximum allowed time (in hours) between
synchronization checks. A value up to 720 hours can be configured.
Before the cycle time has expired, a warning will be shown on the FlexPendant. Prewarning
Time defines how long before the cycle time is up this warning should occur.
When the cycle time has expired without a sync check, the robot is stopped. By pressing the
motors on button on the robot controller, the robot can be moved for a short period of time
with reduced speed, which should be enough to perform a synchronization. Max Time Limit
specifies the length of the period in which an unsynchronized robot can be moved after
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Synchronization
If a dual input signal is used for the synchronization check, connected to pin X10.5 and X10.6
on the I/O connector, select Dual Channel. If a single input signal is used, connected to pin
X10.6, select Single Channel. If the Software Sync Check function is used, select Software
Synchronization.
NOTE!
Software synchronization should only be used if the robot process makes it obvious if there
are any errors in the robot position.
Set the synchronization positions
Jog the robot to the synchronization position used by Cyclic Sync Check and click on Get
Current Axis Positions. It is also possible to specify the axis position values manually.
TIP!
Save the synchronization position as a jointtarget in your RAPID program. For more
information, see Create RAPID program for synchronization on page 121.
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Cyclic Brake Check

Enable Cyclic Brake Check Activates the function Cyclic Brake Check.
Max CBC test interval
Defines the maximum allowed time (in hours) between brake

checks.
Reduced max speed
Maximum allowed TCP speed if the brake test has failed.
Prewarning Time
Before the cycle time has expired, a warning will be shown on

the FlexPendant. Prewarning Time defines how long before
the cycle time is up this warning should occur.
Warning Only
If Warning Only is not checked, the robot is stopped when

the cycle time has expired without a brake check.
If Warning Only is checked, the robot will not be stopped.
There will only be a warning when the cycle time has expired
without a brake check.
Supervision Threshold
Threshold to verify that a brake check has been made.
Max Allowed Test Time per The maximum number of seconds that each axis is tested.
Joint
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Used for Safe Stand Still during brake test. The motor is in
regulation during brake test, and a small movement may be
allowed. The size of the allowed movement is specified in
Standstill Tolerance (in radians on motor side). Typical value
is 2 radians.
Deactivate Supervision of
Axis
If one axis should be excluded from the Cyclic Brake Check,

select the axis that should be excluded.
This must correspond with the axes that has the system
parameter Deactivate Cyclic Brake Check for axis set to On.
See Type Arm on page 63.
For axes not included in SafeMove, deactivation of the axes
must be done by setting the parameter Deactivate Cyclic
Brake Check to On via Robot Studio for all axes not included.
Standstill Tolerance
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4.3.7. Operational Safety Range configuration
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Configure Operational Safety Range

If using soft servo or Force Control, the servo lag can easily exceed the limits for the function
Control Error Supervision. In this dialog you can set axis ranges where the tolerance for
Control Error Supervision is higher.
To activate Operational Safety Range, select the Activate OSR check box.
For each axis, set the range where the tolerance of the Control Error Supervision should be
higher (the blue area). Also set how high this tolerance should be. The tolerance (in degrees
on arm side) is specified in Tolerance.
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4.3.8. Safe Stand Still configuration

Up to four Safe Stand Still sets can be configured and there is one tab for each set.
Select axes for the supervision set

Check the check box for all axes that should be supervised by the Safe Stand Still function.
Activation signal
The text box Activation shows the signal used to activate this function. The > button next to
it is a short cut to Activation and I/O, where the activation signals are configured.

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Set supervision tolerance for Safe Stand Still
The supervision of movement limit is by default set to 0.1 radians on motor side. Depending
on interference forces in Safe Stand Still mode (type loading forces), the limit can be set
between 0.01 and 0.5 radians.
NOTE!
Do not use larger value than necessary. An increased value increases the robot movement if
an error occurs.
NOTE!
The Manual Operation function will override the Safe Stand Still function. Therefore, Safe
Stand Still may not guarantee that the robot is standing still in manual mode.
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4.3.9. Safe Axis Speed configuration
4.3.9. Safe Axis Speed configuration

Stop Mode
Select from Stop Mode if an axis speed violation should result in a category 0 stop or a
category 1 stop. For descriptions of stop categories, see Terminology on page 16.
Activation signal
it is a short cut to Activation and IO, where the activation signals are configured.
Set maximum speed for the axes
Check the check box Supervise for all axes that should be supervised by the Safe Axis Speed
function. For each of those axes, set the maximum allowed speed, in degrees/s or mm/s.
The highest maximum speed that can be configured is 0-3600 degrees/s for rotational axes
and 0-10000 mm/s for linear axes.
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4.3.10. Safe Tool Speed configuration
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Stop Mode
Select from Stop Mode if a tool speed violation should result in a category 0 stop or a
Activation signal
it is a short cut to Activation and IO, where the activation signals are configured.
Set maximum allowed tool speed
The maximum allowed speed (in mm/s) for the tool center point (TCP), tool0 and elbow
relative to world coordinate system should be specified in Max Speed.
NOTE!
Note that the tool must be correctly declared in order for the TCP speed to be calculated
correctly.
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4.3.11. Safe Axis Range configuration

Up to 8 Safe Axis Range sets can be configured and there is one tab for each set.
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Select from Stop Mode if an axis position violation should result in a category 0 stop or a
Activation signal
it is a short cut to Activation and IO, where the activation signals are configured. By selecting
the Permanent activation check box the function will by permanently activated regardless
of input signals.
Set axis ranges
For each axis where you want to define an axis range, check the box Supervise Axis. Set the
range by dragging the markers along the slide bar or write values in the boxes above the slide
bar. The defined ranges is shown in blue on the scale.
By checking the box Invert for an axis the defined range is now outside the markers.
The defined range where the robot is allowed to be is illustrated with an icon of a robot.
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Allow inside
By unchecking Allow Inside, the logical output of the function is inverted. This means that
a robot position is only considered forbidden if all configured axes are inside their defined
ranges.
Allow inside checked and not inverted axis ranges
If Allow inside is checked and the axis ranges are not inverted, the robots allowed zone
(where the robot can move) is when all axes are inside their defined ranges.
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Allow inside unchecked and not inverted axis ranges
If Allow inside is unchecked and the axis ranges are not inverted, the robots allowed zone is
everywhere except where all axes are inside their defined ranges.
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Allow inside checked and inverted axis ranges
If Allow inside is checked and the axis ranges are inverted, the robots allowed zone is when
all axes are inside their defined ranges (outside the markers of the slide bar).
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Allow inside unchecked and inverted axis ranges
If Allow inside is unchecked and the axis ranges are inverted, the robots allowed zone is
when one of the axes is outside the defined range (between the markers of the slide bar).
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Example of how to use allow inside
A robot may have two working areas defined by axis ranges for axis 1 (SAR1 and SAR2). To
be able to move between these two working areas, axis 1 may be in the range in between,
under the condition that axis 2 is pointing up or backwards. By defining SAR3 as axis one
being between SAR1 and SAR2 and axis 2 pointing forward, and inverting the function, the
SAR3 function will stop the robot if both axis 1 and axis 2 are pointing strait forward.
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4.3.12. Safe Tool Zone configuration

Up to 8 Safe Tool Zone sets can be configured and there is one tab for each set.
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The following picture shows the tool orientation configuration.
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The following picture shows the working range for external axes.
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NOTE!
Safe Tool Zone is defined in the world coordinate system unless Use baseframe coordinates
is selected, see Mechanical Units configuration on page 67. Make sure that values that are
typed or imported from file are given in the right coordinate system.
NOTE!
Safe Tool Zone must always be configured for the same tool that should be supervised during
production.
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Stop Mode
Select from Stop Mode if a Safe Tool Zone violation should result in a category 0 stop or a
Activation signal
it is a short cut to Activation and I/O, where the activation signals are configured.
Max tool speed
Set the maximum allowed tool speed in Max Tool Speed in Zone. The robot will stop if this
speed is exceeded.
Zone Definition
The points that define the zone are typed manually.
If more tool points than TCP should be supervised, configure Tool Points. See Mechanical
Units configuration on page 67.
Action
Note/illustration
1. Click on the first line and type "1" under

Index and the first points x value under X
and y value under Y.
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2. As the first line is filled out, a second line

appears. Click on the second line and fill
out index 2 and the x and y values for the
second point.
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3. Fill out the rest of the points (3-8 points)

needed to complete the zone.
The shape of the zone is shown in the
graphical display.
To delete a row, select the row and click
Delete Selected Row.
To arrange the index values, click
Arrange Index Values.
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4. Under Zone Height, fill out the max and

min values for z in Top and Bottom.
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Action
Note/illustration
5. If the tool zone should be defined as

outside the configured polygon, instead
of inside, clear the checkbox Allow
Inside.
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6. If the supervision should include that the

robot elbow is inside (or outside) the tool
zone, select the box Include Elbow.
Get current TCP

When clicking the Get Current TCP button, the current TCP values appear in the table.
NOTE!
The TCP values are based on the active tool on the IRC5 controller and not the mechanical
units defined TCP.
Importing points
The button Import STZ 1 Points can only be used if a RAPID system module has been
installed.
Tool Orientation Configuration
The tool orientation does not have to be configured. To exclude tool orientation from the
supervision, clear the check box Enable Tool Orientation Supervision.
To configure an allowed tool orientation, check Enable Tool Orientation Supervision. Jog
the robot so that the tool gets the orientation it should have. Click on Get Current Tool
Vectors. Now the values for the Reference Vectors are updated, and these vectors coincide
with the tool coordinate vectors for the current robot position and the current active tool on
the IRC5 controller. Set the Tolerance Cone for both X and Z directions by defining the
angles and .
NOTE!
Tool reference vectors are defined in the world coordinate system (or in base coordinate
system if Use baseframe coordinates is selected, see Mechanical Units configuration on
page 67).
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4.3.13. Monitor Stand Still configuration
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Select axes for the monitoring set

Check the check box Activate for all axes that should be monitored by the Monitor Stand Still
function.
Output signal
The text box Output Signal shows the output signal set by this function. The > button next
to it is a short cut to Activation and I/O, where the output signals are configured.
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Up to 8 Monitor Axis Range sets can be configured and there is one tab for each set.
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Output signal
Set axis ranges
For each axis where you want to define an axis range, check the box Monitor Axis. Set the
range by dragging the markers along the slide bar or write values in the boxes above the slide
bar. The defined range is blue on the scale.
By checking the box Invert for an axis the defined range is now between the markers.
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Allow inside
By unchecking Allow Inside, the logical output of the function is inverted.
Allow inside checked and not inverted axis ranges
If Allow inside is checked and the axis ranges are not inverted, the output signal is set low
when one axis is outside its defined range.
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The signal stays high as long as the robot is in the orange area, and the signal goes low if the
robot is in the white area, in the graph below.
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Allow inside unchecked and not inverted axis ranges
If Allow inside is unchecked and the axis ranges are not inverted, the output signal is set low
when all configured axes are in the defined range.
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Allow inside checked and inverted axis ranges
If Allow inside is checked and the axis ranges are inverted, the signal goes low when one axis
is in its undefined range (between the markers of the slide bar).
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Allow inside unchecked and inverted axis ranges
If Allow inside is unchecked and the axis ranges are inverted, the signal will go low when all
configured axes are in their defined ranges (outside the markers of the slide bar).
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Example of how to use the allow inside
A robot may have two working areas defined by axis ranges for axis 1 (MAR1 and MAR2).
To be able to move between these two working areas, axis 1 may be in the range in between,
under the condition that axis 2 is pointing up or backwards. By defining MAR3 as axis one
being between MAR1 and MAR2 and axis 2 pointing forward, and unchecking Allow inside,
the MAR3 output signal will go low if both axis 1 and axis 2 are pointing strait forward.
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4.3.15. Monitor Tool Zone configuration

Up to 8 Monitor Tool Zone sets can be configured and there is one tab for each set.
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The following picture shows the tool orientation configuration.
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NOTE!
Monitor Tool Zone is defined in the world coordinate system unless Use baseframe
coordinates is selected, see Mechanical Units configuration on page 67. Make sure that
values that are typed or imported from file are given in the right coordinate system.
NOTE!
Monitor Tool Zone must always be configured for the same tool that should be monitored
during production.
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Output signal
Max tool speed and min tool speed
Set the maximum tool speed in Max Tool Speed in Zone and the minimum tool speed in Min
Tool Speed in Zone. The signal configured for this function will go low if the tool speed is
higher than max tool speed or lower than min tool speed.
Zone Definition
The points that define the zone are typed manually.
If more tool points than TCP should be supervised, configure Tool Points. See Mechanical
Units configuration on page 67.
Action
Note/illustration
1. Click on the first line and type "1" under

Index and the first points x value under X
and y value under Y.
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2. As the first line is filled out, a second line

appears. Click on the second line and fill
out index 2 and the x and y values for the
second point.
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3. Fill out the rest of the points (3-8 points)

needed to complete the zone.
The shape of the zone is shown in the
graphical display.
To delete a row, select the row and click
Delete Selected Row.
To arrange the index values, click
Arrange Index Values.
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min values for z in Top and Bottom.
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Action
Note/illustration
5. If the tool zone should be defined as

outside the configured polygon, instead
of inside, clear the checkbox Allow
Inside.
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6. If the supervision should include that the

robot elbow is inside (or outside) the tool
zone, select the box Include Elbow.
Get current TCP

When clicking the Get Current TCP button, the current TCP values appear in the table.
NOTE!
The TCP values are based on the active tool on the IRC5 controller and not the mechanical
units defined TCP.
Importing points
The button Import MTZ 1 Points can only be used if a RAPID system module is imported.
Tool Orientation Configuration
The tool orientation does not have to be configured. To exclude tool orientation from the
monitoring, clear the check box Enable Tool Orientation Monitoring.
To configure a tool orientation, check Enable Tool Orientation Monitoring. Jog the robot
so that the tool gets the orientation it should have. Click on Get Current Tool Reference
Vectors. Set the Tolerance Cone for both X and Z directions.
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4.3.16. Save and download to safety controller

Download configuration to the safety controller
Action
1. Click on Configuration and then select Download to Controller.
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NOTE!
This does not download the calibration data. See also Save and load calibration offset
on page 74.
2. A report of the safety configuration is shown.
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The report can be printed by clicking on Print (it is recommended to print the report
since it should be used when validating the configuration as described in Validate the
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Action
3. A dialog with the PIN code for the configuration file is shown. Write this PIN code down.
You will need it when activating the safety configuration on your system, see Activating
the safety configuration on page 111. The PIN code is also available in the Safety Configuration Report.
Click OK to close the dialog.
Save the configuration

Action
1. Click on Configuration and then select Save. It is possible to store the current configuration on your local file system.
2. Select a file name and location for the file.
Click on Save.
Load a saved configuration

NOTE!
If you try to load a configuration with the format version 1.1.0, and the legacy format 1.0.0 is
the only format that can be supported, an error message appears. It is impossible to load or
create a configuration format that is not supported by the SafeMove board.
Action
1. Click on Configuration and then select Load. It is possible to load a saved configuration from your local file system
2. Browse and select a file.
Click on Open.
It is possible to upload the configuration from the safety controller to the SafeMove
Configurator. This makes it easy to view the configuration or to make changes to it and
download it again.
Click on Configuration and then select Upload from controller.
Start a new safety configuration
To reset the SafeMove Configurator to its default values and start a new configuration:
Click on Configuration and then select New Configuration.
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4.4.1. Configuration for MultiMove
4.4 Configuration for MultiMove

Configuration file corresponding to drive module
In a MultiMove system there is one safety controller for each drive module that uses
SafeMove. A configuration file must be downloaded to each safety controller. It is important
that the configuration file downloaded to a safety controller contains the configuration for
those mechanical units controlled by that drive module.
MultiMove system with 4 safety controllers
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Safety controller 1 placed in the controller cabinet. Used to monitor robot 1 and
additional axis 1.
Safety controller 2 placed in drive module 2. Used to monitor robot 2.
Safety controller 3 placed in drive module 3. Used to monitor robot 3.
Safety controller 4 placed in drive module 4. Used to monitor robot 4 and

additional axis 2.
Controller cabinet
Drive module 2
Drive module 3
Drive module 4
Robot 1
Robot 2
Robot 3
Robot 4
Additional axis 1
Additional axis 2

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How to configure SafeMove for MultiMove
When configuring a MultiMove system, configure the first safety controller as described in
Configuring SafeMove on page 65 (in the example above: robot 1 and additional axis 1).
When the first configuration file is downloaded to the safety controller, click on the Tools
menu and select SafeMove Configurator followed by Safety Controller 2. Configure the
SafeMove functions for the mechanical units connected to drive module 2.
Repeat this procedure once for every safety controller and make sure the selected drive
module corresponds to the mechanical units configured.
As default all axes in a MultiMove system are executed during brake test. If not all drive
modules are equipped with safety controllers, it is possible to exclude brake test for axes not
supervised in SafeMove. This is done by setting the motion configuration parameter
Deactivate Cyclic Brake Check for axis to On. See Configure system parameters on page 63.
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4.5.1. Activating the safety configuration
4.5 Activation of safety configuration

Prerequisite
Before activating the safety configuration you must create the safety configuration file and
remember the PIN code for that file (seeConfiguring SafeMove on page 65).
Activation procedure
Action
1. When a safety configuration is downloaded to your robot system, the controller must be
restarted (warm start).
2. When the controller starts up, an elog message (20266) will ask for a safety controller
PIN code. Acknowledge this message.
3. Change user on the FlexPendant:
1. On the ABB menu, select Log off.
2. Tap Yes to confirm.
3. Select the safety user, type the password and tap on Login.
4. Make sure the controller is in manual mode.
5. On the FlexPendant:
1. On the ABB menu, tap Control Panel and then Safety Controller.
2. Tap the line and type the PIN code for the safety configuration file (seeDownload
configuration to the safety controller on page 107). Tap OK.
3. For a MultiMove system, enter one PIN code for each configuration file.
4. Tap OK.
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Action
6. When the PIN code is entered, a dialog will tell you if the PIN is correct. Tap Restart in
this dialog and the controller will restart.
If you typed an incorrect PIN code, the controller will restart anyway. Then you must start
over from step 2 of this procedure.
7. The robot is now unsynchronized and cannot be moved. Press the motors on button to
be allowed to move the robot in reduced speed for a configured time between 60 and
3600 seconds.
8. When the controller starts up, an elog message (20451) will say that a synchronization
is required. Acknowledge this message.
Perform a sync check. Note that the output signals are low and supervision functions
are deactivated until the sync check is performed.
When the sync check is performed, an elog message (20452) will say that the robot is
synchronized. The SafeMove functionality is now active (supervision functions only
active if activation input signals are set).
Safety configuration active until cold start
Once activated, the safety configuration is constantly active. Neither warm start nor i-start of
the controller will affect the safety configuration. However, a cold start of the controller will
remove all safety configurations.
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4.6.1. Validate the configuration
4.6 Validate the configuration

DANGER!
A SafeMove configuration must always be validated to verify that the desired safety is
achieved. If no validation is performed, or the validation is inadequate, the configuration
cannot be relied on for personal safety.
TIP!
Do the following checks before you start the validation procedure:
1. Check the I/O signals according to section I/O connector data on page 45.
2. Create a safety user in the user authorization system and log in as a safety user.
3. Carry out the synchronization procedure and connect the sync switch according to
description in section I/O connector data on page 45.
4. Set up the synchronization position in the SafeMove Configurator. Also carry out a
calibration offset.
5. Run the service routine for the function Cyclic Break Check.
6. Start the validation procedure.
About the validation
The safety configuration must be validated. This validation must be performed every time a
safety controller is configured. The validation should verify that all axis ranges, tool zones,
etc. are configured correctly in relation to the physical robot cell (operator stations,
equipment, fences, etc.).
DANGER!
When validating the actual safety zones, brake distances must be taken into consideration, so
that the SafeMove functions are configured with enough margin. If the robot hits the zone
limit, it starts to brake and needs the brake distance to stop. This occurs outside the zone.
Note that if the robot starts accelerating strongly just before reaching a configured speed zone
or position zone there will occur a speed overshoot before decelerating. This may result in a
somewhat increased speed and extended braking distance compared to a smoother speed
situation.

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Recovery after safety violation

The validation procedures test when the safety functions trigger. When a supervision function
triggers, the robot will stop. Before you start this validation procedure make sure the robot
system installation is ready, for example, cables must be connected etc.
To be able to move the robot again, the following must be performed:
Action
Note
1. Activate the Manual mode input signal.

2. Press the motors on button on the robot controller to For speed violations, it is enough
confirm the violation.
with this confirmation. Steps 1,3
and 4 are not necessary.
3. Jog the robot back to a position that does not trigger
any supervision function.
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The ABB Safety Configuration Report must be printed and used as a formal document for the
validation. The document has rows where dates and signatures should be written when the
configuration is validated.
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Tool points validation
Action
Expected result
1. Use the function Monitor Tool Zone (preferably with

a small zone to verify one tool point at a time).
2. Jog the robot so that the first tool point gets inside
the configured tool zone.
The signal configured for the

Monitor Tool Zone function will go
low.
3. Rotate the tool and repeat the test with one tool
point at a time.
4. Repeat the tool points validation for all configured
tools.
Operational Safety Range validation

Operational Safety Range only needs to be configured when using Soft Servo and Force
Control. It cannot be verified unless Soft Servo is being used.
Action
Expected result
1. Make sure that Soft Servo is active and set the stiffness low.
2. Test the min limit of the axis range. Create RAPID program
with a MoveAbsJ instruction moving the first configured
axis with speed vmax from just inside the range for
Operational Safety Range to a position outside the range.
3. Run the program. The Control Error Supervision will stop
the robot as soon as the reference value reach the range
limit of Operational Safety Range. Verify that this stop
occurs where the min limit for this axis is supposed to be.
Elog 20464 shows that the

robot has reached the limit
of the range for
Operational Safety Range.
4. Test the max limit of the axis range. Create RAPID program
with a MoveAbsJ instruction moving the first configured
axis with speed vmax from just inside the range for
Operational Safety Range to a position outside the range.
5. Run the program. The Control Error Supervision will stop
the robot as soon as the reference value reach the range
limit of Operational Safety Range. Verify that this stop
occurs where the max limit for this axis is supposed to be.
Elog 20464 shows that the

robot has reached the limit
of the range for
6. Repeat the procedure for each axis configured for

Safe Stand Still validation

Action
Expected result
1. Activate the activation input signal for the Safe

Stand Still set you want to validate. Deactivate all
other supervision functions.
2. Jog the robot, one axis at a time, and verify that Safe Safe Stand Still will trigger.
Stand Still triggers every time an axis is moved.
3. Jog all additional axes configured for Safe Stand
Still, one axis at a time, and verify that Safe Stand
Still triggers every time an axis is moved.
Safe Stand Still will trigger.

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Safe Axis Speed validation
TIP!
There is no easy way of ordering an axis to move at a specified angle speed. Use a MoveAbsJ
instruction, rotating an axis 180 degrees, and clock the movement to get an estimated angle
speed for the selected speeddata.
Action
Expected result
1. Activate the activation input signal for Safe Axis

Speed. Deactivate all other supervision functions.
2. Create and run a RAPID program with a MoveAbsJ No triggered function.
instruction moving the first configured axis with a
speed slower than the configured Max Speed for
that axis.
3. Change the program so that the axis is moved with Safe Axis Speed will trigger.
a speed higher than the configured Max Speed.
4. Repeat the procedure for all axes configured for
Safe Axis Speed.
Safe Tool Speed validation

Validate all three points supervised by Safe Tool Speed:
tool center point (TCP)
tool0
robot elbow (somewhere around axis 3)

Action
Expected result
2. Create and run a RAPID program with a MoveL

Safe Tool Speed will trigger.
instruction. The Speed argument should be slightly
higher than the configured max speed. The Tool
argument should be set to the tool that is to be
supervised by Safe Tool Speed.
To make sure it is the TCP that causes the speed
violation, and not tool0, select the robtargets so
that the TCP moves faster than the max speed, but
tool0 does not. This can be accomplished if the
distance the TCP moves (A) is greater than the
distance tool0 moves (B).
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1. Activate the activation input signal for Safe Tool

Speed. Deactivate all other supervision functions.
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Action
Expected result
3. Change the RAPID program so that the Tool

argument in the MoveL instruction is set to tool0.
Set the speed so that tool0 moves slightly faster
than the configured max speed.
4. Jog the robot to a position where the elbow is
pointing out as much as possible, while the tool is
close to the rotation axis of axis 1.
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Create and run a RAPID program with a MoveAbsJ

instruction moving axis 1 fast enough for the elbow
to exceed the configured max speed.
Safe Axis Range validation

Action
Expected result
1. Activate the activation input signal for the Safe Axis

Range set you want to validate. Deactivate all other
supervision functions.
2. Jog the robot, one axis at a time, to the limit of the
configured range. Verify that Safe Axis Range
triggers when the axis is moved outside the
configured range.
Safe Axis Range will trigger.
3. Repeat this for all axes configured for Safe Axis

Range, including additional axes.

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Safe Tool Zone validation
Action
Expected result
1. Activate the activation input signal for the Safe Tool

Zone set you want to validate. Deactivate all other
supervision functions.
2. Jog the robot (linear jogging) to the border of the
Safe Tool Zone will trigger.
configured tool zone. Move the robot across all
borders of the zone, including the max and min
values in z direction. Verify that Safe Tool Zone
triggers every time a border is crossed.
If system is equipped with a track motion, check that
the tool zone border is in correct position for
different positions of the track motion.
3. Create and run a RAPID program with a MoveL
instruction that moves inside the tool zone. The
Speed argument should be slightly higher than the
configured Max Tool Speed in Zone.
4. If a tool orientation supervision is configured, jog the Safe Tool Zone will trigger.
robot (reorient jogging) to the tolerance limits of the
tool orientation. Verify that Safe Tool Zone triggers
for violation of both the tools x direction and the
tools z direction.
5. Jog the configured additional axes, one axis at a
time, to the limit of the configured range. Verify that
Safe Tool Zone triggers when the axis is moved
outside the configured range.
Monitor Stand Still validation

Expected result
1. Move the axis with medium high speed.
Monitor Stand Still output signals

will go low.
2. Stop movement of all axes.
After a short time the Monitor

Stand Still output signals will go
high.
3. Move the axis with medium high speed.
Monitor Stand Still output signals

will go low.
4. Repeat the procedure for all axes configured for

Safe Axis Speed.
Monitor Axis Range validation

Jog the robot, one axis at a time, to the limit of the configured range. Verify that the signal
configured for the Monitor Axis Range function goes low when the axis is moved outside the
configured range.
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Monitor Tool Zone validation
Action
Expected result
1. Jog the robot (linear jogging) to the border of the configured The signal configured for
tool zone. Move the robot across all borders of the zone,
the Monitor Tool Zone
including the max and min values in z direction. Verify that function will go low.
the signal configured for Monitor Tool Zone goes low every
time a border is crossed.
If system is equipped with a track motion, check that the tool
zone border is in correct position for different positions of
the track motion.
2. Create and run a RAPID program with a MoveL instruction The signal configured for
that moves inside the tool zone.
function will go low.
First let the Speed argument be slightly higher than the
configured Max Tool Speed in Zone.
Then let the Speed argument be slightly lower than the
configured Min Tool Speed in Zone.
3. If a tool orientation monitoring is configured, jog the robot The signal configured for
(reorient jogging) to the tolerance limits of the tool orienta- the Monitor Tool Zone
tion. Verify that the signal configured for Monitor Tool Zone function will go low.
goes low both when the tools x direction exceeds its
tolerance and when the tools z direction exceeds its
tolerance.
4. Jog the configured additional axes, one axis at a time, to the The signal configured for
limit of the configured range. Verify that the signal
configured for Monitor Tool Zone goes low when the axis is function will go low.
moved outside the configured range.
Cyclic Brake Check validation

Action
1. Call the service routine CyclicBrakeCheck.
Expected result
No error messages.
2. Wait the time specified in Brake Check Cycle, e.g.

24 hours, without performing a brake check.
3. If external axes are used, check the loaded brake
parameters in the configuration.
Safe Brake Ramp validation

If external axes are used, verify that the Brake Data parameters are configured according to
descriptions in section Brake Data on page 70.
Verify that the contact for the limit switch override is plugged or not strapped
Action
Note
1. Look at the contactor unit and verify that the plug in The limit switch override must be
the limit switch override contact (X23) is intact.
plugged and not used when using
SafeMove.
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4.7.1. Viewing the configuration on the FlexPendant
4.7 View configuration on FlexPendant

4.7.1. Viewing the configuration on the FlexPendant
Accessing the configuration information
Action
1. On the ABB menu, tap Control Panel and then Safety Controller.
2. Tap the line for the safety controller you wish to view.
3. Tap View.
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5.1. Synchronization guidelines for Cyclic Sync Check

Dual channel or single channel
Verify that the right type of synchronization (dual channel or single channel) was selected in
the configuration.
See Synchronization configuration on page 77.
Uniquely defined position
The robot position for the sync check must be chosen so that the position of the robot axes are
unambiguously defined. One way to make sure the sync check position is well-defined for all
axes is to use the instruction MoveAbsJ to move to the sync position. See Technical reference
manual - RAPID Instructions, Functions and Data types.
Note that the sync position should be allowed by all active functions. For example, all axes
must be inside their defined ranges for the active Safe Axis Range functions.
Small sync switch surface
For physical synchronization, the sync switch surface that the robot touches must be small.
The surface of the tool touching the sync switch must also be small. If any robot axis moves
one motor revolution, the robot must be out of reach for the sync switch.
Always activate sync switch in the same way
For physical synchronization, always use the same tool. The robot should always touch the
sync switch with the same point on the tool.
Create RAPID program for synchronization

Create a RAPID program to perform a synchronization.This can be initiated from a PLC or
the main RAPID program. Perform the synchronization when the digital output signal
PSC1CSPREWARN goes high. The PSC1CSPREWARN signal is only activated when Dual
channel or Single channel synchronization has been selected in the configuration. When
Software synchronization has been selected, it is only necessary to do a synchronization if
SafeMove or the robot controller has become asynchronous.
Write the program so that the robot first goes to a position close to the sync switch and then
approach it slowly from the desired direction. If the approach is too fast, the accuracy of the
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Example
In a system module elog 20470 is caught and an output signal is set. This signal can be used
by a PLC or a RAPID program.
MODULE SYNCINIT (sysmodule)

LOCAL VAR intnum irSyncPreWarn;
LOCAL TRAP tpSyncPreWarn
setDO doSyncPreWarn, 1;
TPWrite "SYNCHRONIZATION PRE WARNING. ";
RETURN;
ENDTRAP
PROC initSync()
CONNECT irSyncPreWarn WITH tpSyncPreWarn;
! 20470 SC 1 Synchronization Pre-warning
IError SYSTEM_ERR\ErrorId := 470,TYPE_ALL,irsyncPreWarn;
ENDPROC
ENDMODULE
Synchronization on closing edge

The synchronization is executed 1 second after the sync switch is closed. The 1 second delay
is implemented to avoid synchronization pulses before the manipulator has stopped in its
synchronization position.
Nothing happens when the sync switch is opened again.
Cyclic Sync Check output
Virtual output signals can be connected to physical output signals for communication with a
PLC. See also Virtual output signals from main computer on page 132.
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5.2. Synchronization guidelines for Software Sync Check
5.2. Synchronization guidelines for Software Sync Check

Selecting software synchronization
Verify that Software Synchronization was selected in the configuration.
See Synchronization configuration on page 77.
Uniquely defined position
The robot position for the sync check must be chosen so that the position of the robot axes are
unambiguously defined. One way to make sure the sync check position is well-defined for all
axes is to use the instruction MoveAbsJ to move to the sync position. See Technical reference
manual - RAPID Instructions, Functions and Data types.
Note that the sync position should be allowed by all active functions. For example, all axes
must be inside their defined ranges for the active Safe Axis Range functions.
Use easily verified sync position
Select a sync position where it is easy to verify the position of the robot axes. It is helpful to
use a position where the TCP touches a spike or something where it is easy to see if the robot
is in the correct position or not.
Use service routine to perform synchronization
WARNING!
If the robot position is not visually verified, to make sure all robot axes are in correct position,
the synchronization can jeopardize the safety.
Action
1. Move the robot to its sync position
(for example with MoveAbsJ).
2. Visually verify that the robot is in its If an axis is in wrong position, the revolution
sync position (all axes must be in
counters are most likely incorrect.
correct position).
3. Log in as a safety user.
4. In the program view, tap Debug and
select Call Routine.
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5. Select the service routine SoftwareSync and tap Go to.

6. Follow the instructions in the service
routine.
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5.3. Brake check guidelines
5.3. Brake check guidelines

Prerequisites for brake test
The robot and all additional axes must be moved to a safe position (away from people
and equipment) before performing a brake check. Normally the robot moves only a
few centimeters during the brake tests.
Move the robot to a stop point before performing a brake check.
A brake check can only be performed at normal execution level (not from a trap
routine, error handler, event routine or store path level).
Brakes are tested consecutive order and each test takes 10-15 seconds.
For information about parameters used for additional axes, refer to Configure system
parameters on page 63.
Activate brake check
There are three ways of initiating a brake check:
Calling the service routine CyclicBrakeCheck. Robot system must be in manual

mode.
Using a system input connected to an interrupt that runs the procedure

CyclicBrakeCheck. Robot system in Auto mode with stopped program.
A RAPID program calls the procedure CyclicBrakeCheck.
Brake check for MultiMove system

One of the motion tasks call the routine CyclicBrakeCheck to perform a brake check for
all mechanical units in all tasks.
The brake check must not be performed while any tasks are in synchronized mode.
An error or warning message is logged for each axes with low brake torque. A status message
is also logged for each complete brake cycle. See also Cyclic Brake Check configuration on
page 79.
Virtual output signals can be connected to physical output signals for communication with a
PLC. See also Virtual output signals from main computer on page 132.
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Brake check output
6 Maintenance
6.1. Required maintenance activities
6 Maintenance
Internal functions are self tested
All internal functionality in the SafeMove safety controller is subject to self tests and requires
no maintenance activities.
Test the safety relays for category 0 stop
Verify that a category 0 stop opens the safety relays.
Perform this test every 6 months:
Action
1. Turn off the power to the safety controllers I/O
power input.
Note
This will cause a category 0 stop.
2. Verify that the robot is stopped.

3. Check elog list to verify that a normal category 0
stop was performed.
If only one relay opens, elog

20222 will be shown.
Verify that the contact for the limit switch override is plugged or not strapped
For information on how to do the verification, please refer to Verify that the contact for the
limit switch override is plugged or not strapped on page 119.
Perform this activity every 6 months.
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7.1. Reaction time
7.1. Reaction time
Supervision function response time
When a supervision function is triggered, the reaction time until a stop is ordered is maximum
22 ms.
Monitor function response time
When a monitoring function is triggered, the reaction time until the safe digital output signal
goes low is maximum 12 ms.
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7.2. Restarting the controller
7.2. Restarting the controller

Warm start, P-start an I-start
A normal warm start, P-start or I-start of the robot controller does not affect the SafeMove
safety configuration.
C-start
A C-start (cold start) of the robot controller deactivates the SafeMove safety configuration.
The safety configuration must be downloaded to the safety controller again by an authorized
user, and the configuration must be validated.
DANGER!
Performing a C-start without downloading the safety configuration to the safety controller
leaves the robot system without any of SafeMoves safety functions. It can easily be perceived
as if the robot system still has SafeMove active, which causes a dangerous situation.
TIP!
Set up the User Authorization System so that only the safety user is allowed to perform a Cstart.
TIP!
When there is an active safety configuration in SafeMove and a C-start must be performed,
the following procedure may be useful:
1. Load the current safety configuration in SafeMove to the SafeMove Configurator.
2. Perform a C-start and then install the robot system.
3. When the robot system has been installed successfully, and safety functions have been
validated, download the safety configuration from SafeMove Configurator to
SafeMove.
Restarting in unsychronized mode

If the safety controller and the robot controller are not synchronized, the robot controller must
not be in auto mode when performing a restart. Perform a synchronization in manual mode
before switching to auto mode.
Backup restore
Performing a backup and restore of the system does not affect the SafeMove safety
configuration.
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4. Activate the downloaded safety configuration and validate it according to the safety
report.
7.3. Recovery after safety violation

Recovery after a supervision function has triggered in Automatic mode
When a supervision function triggers, the robot will stop. To be able to move the robot again,
the following must be performed (all output signals will also be set high):
Action
1. Press the motors on button on the robot controller,
or activate the signal SafeMoveConfirmStop, to
confirm the violation.
Note
The stop can also be confirmed by
a warm start.
For speed violations, it is enough
with this confirmation. Steps 2-5
are not necessary.
2. Switch to Manual mode on the robot controller.

3. Activate the Manual Operation input signal, if a
separate switch is used.
This signal is automatically set if

the input signal is connected to
the operation mode selector on
the robot controller (option 735-3
or 735-4).
4. Jog the robot back to a position that does not trigger

any supervision function.
5. Deactivate the Manual Operation signal.
Recovery after a supervision function has triggered in Manual mode

When a supervision function triggers, the robot will stop. To be able to move the robot again,
the following must be performed (all output signals will also be set high).
Action
Note
1. Release the Enabling device on the FlexPendant

unit.
For speed violations, is it enough

to release the Enabling device on
the FlexPendant and then activate
it again to confirm the violation.
Steps 2 and 4 are required after a
zone violation.
2. Activate the Manual Operation input signal, if a

This signal is automatically set if

the input signal is connected to
the operation mode selector on
the robot controller (option 735-3
or 735-4).
3. Activate the Enabling device again and jog the robot

back to a position that does not trigger any
supervision function.
4. Deactivate the Manual Operation signal, if a

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Recovery from unsynchronized state
Unsynchronized state can, for example, occur:
When Cyclic Sync Check has timed out
When Control Error Supervision has triggered

Action
Note
1. Press the motors on button on the robot controller,

or activate the signal SafeMoveConfirmStop.
This allows the robot to be moved

at reduced speed for a time period
specified in Max Time Limit in the
Synchronization configuration
(60-3600 seconds).
Maximum reduced speed is 18
degrees/s.
2. Perform a synchronization.
Recovery after Cyclic Brake Check has timed out

When a Cyclic Brake Check has timed out the robot can still be moved, but not faster than
the Max TCP Speed configured for Cyclic Brake Check.
Action
1. Perform a brake check.
Note
See Brake check guidelines on page 124.
Recovery after Cyclic Brake Check has failed

When a Cyclic Brake Check has failed the robot can still be moved, but not faster than the
Max TCP Speed configured for Cyclic Brake Check.
Action
Note
1. Repair the brake that failed.

See Brake check guidelines on page 124.
2. Perform a new brake check.
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7.4. Virtual signals

What is a virtual signal
The virtual signals can be viewed on the FlexPendant or in a RAPID program. They are
communicated over the Ethernet connection and are not physical signals. They show the
status of signals from the safety controller and cannot be set by the user, which is why they
are represented as digital inputs (DI).
The virtual signals can be used by a RAPID program to produce helpful hints to the operator
of why the robot has stopped.
For information about the system input signal that is a virtual signal, see System input signal,
SafeMoveConfirmStop on page 63.
WARNING!
The virtual signals must not be used for safety implementations. Only physical signals shall
be used for safety implementations.
NOTE!
The following virtual output signals from main computer are valid in combination with an
executed Cyclic Brake Check operation:
PSC1CBCOK
PSC1CBCWAR
PSC1CBCERR
List of signals
Virtual input signals

Signal name
Description
Virtual I/O state
PSC1DI1PSC1DI8
Digital input.
0 = Physical input not driven

1 = Physical input driven
PSC1DIOVR
Manual operation input.
0 = Physical input not driven

1 = Physical input driven
PSC1SST
Shows violation state of active supervision.
0 = Configured and violated

1 = All other cases
PSC1SAS

1 = All other cases
PSC1SAR

1 = All other cases
PSC1STS

1 = All other cases
PSC1STZ

1 = All other cases
PSC1STZ1 PSC1STZ8
Shows violation state of active supervision

for zone 1-8.

1 = All other cases

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Signal name
Description
Virtual I/O state
PSC1OVERRI
DE
Manual operation mode status.
0 = PSC1DIOVR is not
active
1 = PSC1DIOVR is active
(Manual operation is active)
PSC1CSC
Cyclic Sync Check function reacts on closing 0 = Physical input low

edge (0 to 1 transition).
1 = Physical input high
Virtual output signals

Signal name
Description
Virtual I/O state
PSC1DO1PSC1DO8
Digital output.
0 = Physical output low

1 = Physical output high
PSC1STOP0
Relay output.
0 = Stop active
PSC1STOP1
Safety category 1 stop.
0 = Stop active (edge trig)
PSC1CSS
Cyclic sync status.
0 = Not synchronized
Signal name
Description
Virtual I/O state
PSC1CBCREQ
Request to do a brake test.
1 = Request (edge trig)
PSC1CBCACT
Brake test active.
1 = Test active
PSC1CBCOK
Brake test result.
1 = OK from brake test
PSC1CBCWAR
Brake test warning.
1 = Warning from brake test.
PSC1CBCERR
Brake test error.
1 = Error from brake test.
PSC1CBSPREWARN Prewarning, time to do a brake test
PSC1CSPREWARN
Prewarning, time to do a synchronization.
PSC1CALIBRATED
Robot and external axes are

calibrated.
1 = All axes are calibrated
PSC1RESETPB
Confirm from the motors on push

button.
1 = Confirm (edge trig)
Other signals
All other virtual signals starting with PSC are for internal use. Do not use them for
applications.
Signals for MultiMove system
In a MultiMove system there is one set of signals from each safety controller, i.e. from each
drive module. Signals from drive module 1 have names starting with PSC1, signals from
drive module 2 have names starting with PSC2, etc.
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These signals appear like digital output signals on the FlexPendant, and are useful during
troubleshooting.
7.5. Status LED
7.5. Status LED

Location of the status LED
A red/green status LED is placed on the front panel of the safety controller. It indicates the
status of the safety controller.
xx0700000727
Status LED
Status indications
LED indication
Description
Solid green
Safety controller CPU is running and communication is ok.
Solid red
Internal hardware failure. Replace the safety controller.
Flashing green
Communication failure or I/O power supply missing.
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7.6. Changes to robot or robot cell
7.6. Changes to robot or robot cell

Always update safety configuration
If the following is done the safety configuration must be updated and validated again:
A new version of RobotWare is installed.
Update calibration file and perform synchronization

If the following is done the safety configuration must be updated and validated again:
Fine calibration
Evaluate if the safety configuration needs to be updated

If any of the following is done, the safety responsible person must evaluate if the safety
configuration needs to be updated and validated again:
The tool is replaced.
Any robot part is replaced.
The robot cell is rebuilt in any way.
The relation between the world coordinate system and the robot base coordinate
system is changed.
The tool coordinate system is changed.
Changes to system parameters.
Perform synchronization
If any of the following is done, a new synchronization is required:
Revolution counter update
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8.1.1. Example with two work zones and light curtains
8.1 Safe Axis Range
Assignment
A robot cell consists of one robot and two positioners. The robot should be able to work on a
work piece held by one positioner while an operator change work piece held by the other
positioner.
There are two light curtains protecting that no personnel enters the station where the robot is
working.
Safety i nstructions
Station 1
Lig ht cu rtain 1
Station 2
Lig ht cu rtain 2
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Configure Safe Axis Range

To implement the safety solution, two Safe Axis Range (SAR) functions must be configured.
SAR1 should only allow the robot to be at station 1. SAR2 should only allow the robot to be
at station 2.
The following picture illustrates how these two functions are configured for robot axis 1 in
the SafeMove Configurator.
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Continued
en0700000703
The following picture shows the angles for robot axis 1 where the SAR1 and SAR2 functions
are shown with yellow where the robot is allowed to be.
en0700000705
Configure the SAR1 function to be activated by the activation input signal 1, and SAR2 to be
activated by input signal 2.
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Configure activation input signals
Continued
Connect the signals
Connect the output signals from the light curtains to the input signals of the safety controller.
If light curtain 1 is broken, then SAR2 must be active (robot must be at station 2 when
operator is at station 1). If light curtain 2 is broken, then SAR1 must be active (robot must be
at station 1 when operator is at station 2).
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9.1. Overview

9.1. Overview
Overview
SafeMove is an additional safety computer in the IRC5 robot controller, with the purpose of
providing safety functionality for the robot. Safe output and input signals are typically
connected to cell safety circuitry and/or a safety PLC which takes care of interlocking in the
robot cell, for example, in order to prevent robot and operator to enter a common area
simultaneously.
In this chapter we describe how SafeMove comply with relevant safety standards and
regulations.
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9.2. Standards conformance
9.2. Standards conformance

Standards
SafeMove has been designed to fulfill applicable parts of the following standards.
EN ISO 12100-1:2003 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for
design - Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology
EN ISO 12100-2:2003 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for

design - Part 2: Technical principles
EN 1050 Safety of Machinery, Principles of Risk Assessment
EN 60204-1 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General

requirements
EN ISO 10218-1:2006, Robots for industrial environments - Safety requirements Part 1: Robot
EN 61000-6-2 EMC, Generic immunity
EN 61000-6-4 EMC, Generic emission
EN 954-1:1999 Safety of machinery - Safety related parts of control systems - Part 1:

General principles for design
EN ISO 13849-1:2006 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part

1: General requirements (will replace EN 954-1 in Dec. 2009)
Applicable parts of ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999
IEC 61508, Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety

related systems
IEC 62061, Safety of machinery - Functional safety of safety-related electrical,

electronic and programmable electronic control systems
Applicable parts of UL 1740, "Industrial robots and robotic equipment"
CAN / CSA Z434-03

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9.3. Specific safety requirements
9.3. Specific safety requirements

Specific safety requirements for SafeMove
SafeMove shall comply with EN ISO 10218-1 in general and specifically comply with
chapter 5.4, that is, the following requirements.
When safety related control systems are required, the safety related parts shall be designed so
that:
A single fault in any of these parts shall not lead to the loss of the safety function.
Whenever reasonably practicable, the single fault shall be detected at or before the
next demand upon the safety function.
When the single fault occurs, the safety function is always performed and a safe state
shall be maintained until the detected fault is corrected.
All reasonably foreseeable faults shall be detected.
This requirement is considered to be of category 3 as described in EN 954-1:1999 (EU

harmonization of ISO 13849-1:1999), which is the current and valid standard for safety of
machinery. Category 3 is normally fulfilled by redundant circuits, like dual channels, which
is the case for SafeMove. SafeMove together with the robot controller also complies with
performance level (PL) "d" according to EN ISO 13849-1:2006, and SIL 2 according to IEC
61508.
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9.4. Safe design of SafeMove

Overview
SafeMove has two important types of supervision functionality.
The first one being to ensure that the axis computer and the drive system are working
correctly, making the robot follow the ordered value from the main computer as expected.
The second being to supervise the robot position and speed and stopping the robot or setting
outputs low to indicate a hazard.
Supervision of axis computer and drive system
SafeMove is a separate and from the IRC5 independent device mounted in the drive part,
close to the axis computer.
The SafeMove board is connected to the communication link between the main computer and
the axis computer, thus reading the absolute motor position values sent as reference to the axis
computer. The SafeMove board is also connected to the communication link between the
Serial Measurement Board (SMB) and the axis computer, and thereby reading the actual
rotational motor position values. Since these values are within one revolution, the absolute
position is calculated by adding values from internal revolution counters in both the axis
computer and in SafeMove.
By comparing these values, that is the ordered motor position and the actual motor position,
SafeMove can detect any difference (outside a permitted lag deviation) between the two
positions, thereby ensuring that the drive system is working properly according to the first
supervision function as described above.
To detect such errors, the robot can be ordered to go regularly to a synchronization switch,
which will generate a synchronization pulse to SafeMove confirming that the robot revolution
counter is correct. In some applications it is more feasible to do the synchronization check by
software.
In this position SafeMove will also calculate the robot joint positions and check against a
stored value to confirm that the synchronization is correct, covering the following points.
SafeMove is working correctly with the right revolution counter value.
The right manipulator is used.
The calibration value is correct.
The SMB is working correctly.
Category 3 supervision
This supervision complies with category 3, as described above, since two separate channels
that is, the axis computer with the drive system, motors, resolvers, and measurement system
(channel 1) and the ordered value from the main computer (channel 2) shall always give the
same result using the SafeMove evaluation circuits, which in itself is dual channel, see
illustration below.
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It is important to ensure that the safety controller and the robot controller are synchronized.
The safe sync position is defined during configuration and stored in the safety controller.
Synchronization can be done by activation of a switch or by software depending on the
application

Continued
Additional safety design
Additional safety, over and above what is formally required, is brought to the concept by the
inherent dual channel character of the resolver, thanks to its dual sine and cosine output,
where the square sum is supervised to be close to 1.
Also the single channel synchronization check is complying with category 3, even if only one
synch signal channel is used. The two channel requirement is in this case fulfilled in two
ways:
1. Check that the input signal is changing its value, that is has a flank, indicating that the
switch is working.
2. The double check of both receiving a physical synch pulse and the check that the
actual robot position corresponds to the stored value for the sync position.
Illustration, dual channel concept
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C1
Channel 1
C2
Channel 2
x1
Actual value
x2
Ordered value
AC
Axis computer
DS
Drive system
Motor
Resolver
SMB
Serial measurement board
SC
Safety controller ()

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Continued
Supervision of robot position and speed
The second type of supervision functionality (to supervise the robot position and speed) is
fulfilled by letting SafeMove compare the robot position and speed with limit values
configured by an authorized user (so called Safety User). If any value is outside its defined
safe area, the supervision functions will stop the robot (or the monitoring functions will set
an output signal low).
To ensure that also this supervision complies with the category 3 requirement, SafeMove is
inside working with a two channel microprocessor based system, where one channel is
handling the actual position and the other the ordered position. The input signals to SafeMove
and the output signals from SafeMove are also each consisting of two channels, thus
preserving the category 3 requirement.
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9.5. Certifications
9.5. Certifications
Overview
SafeMove has been certified by external organizations as described below.
BGIA concept certification
Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut fr Arbeitsschutz in Germany made a concept
certification with the following result.
The concept of SafeMove complies with:
Category 4 according to EN 954-1
SIL 3 according to EN 61508
Cat. 4 and PL e according to ISO 13849-1
NOTE!
SafeMove as a part of the IRC5 controller is category 3, even though the unit itself fulfills
category 4.
UL certification
SafeMove is approved by UL according to the following standards:
UL 1740
UL 1998
ANSI / RIA R15.06
CAN / CSA Z434-03
ANSI / RIA 10218-1:2007 (which is the US harmonized ISO 10218-1:2006)
NOTE!
Since ISO 10218-1:2006 thus is harmonized in EU as well as in North Americas, the UL
certification clearly shows that SafeMove fulfills the EU Machinery Directive. In addition to
this and since ISO 10218-1 refers to ISO 13849-1:1999 as a normative reference, it is also
shown that SafeMove complies with the category 3 requirements.
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9.6. Conclusion
9.6. Conclusion
Conclusion
As has been shown above and confirmed by third party certifications, SafeMove fulfills all
relevant current safety standards globally.
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Index
A
ABB Safety Configuration Report 107
activating the safety configuration 111
activation input signals 54
additional axes 13
additional axis 52, 59, 69
allow inside 87, 98
Auto Stop 56
axis range 35, 40, 41
B
base coordinate system changed 134
brake check guidelines 124
Brake Ramp Limit, calculation 71
bus 58
C
calibration offsets 73
category 0 stop 16
category 1 stop 16
cold start 112
compatibility 13
configuration file 109
connections 45
description 38
C-start 128
current data 48
Cyclic Brake Check
configuration 79
description 26
guidelines 124
Cyclic Sync Check
configuration 77
description 23
guidelines 121
D
deactivation 14
download configuration 107
drive module 109
dual channel sync switch 52, 78
dual output signals 55
E
electrical data 48
F
fine calibration 134
FlexPendant 120
Force Control 81
function activation input signals 54
fuses 57
G
General Stop 56
ground potential 57
I
I/O configuration 75
I/O connector 45
independent joint 14
input signals 46, 54
i-start 112
L
LED 133
limit switch override 14, 119, 125
limitations 13
load configuration 108
M
maintenance 125
Manual Operation
description 20
using 129
mechanical unit 109
mechanical units 67
Monitor Axis Range
configuration 97
description 40
Monitor Low Speed
configuration 96
Monitor Stand Still
description 39
Monitor Tool Zone
configuration 103
description 43
monitoring 16
monitoring functions 19
monitoring output signals 55
motor calibration offset 73
MoveAbsJ 121, 123
MultiMove 109, 111
O
occupationally safe 16
configuration 81
description 21
operationally safe 16
output signals 46, 55
override operation 53
P
panel board 56
PIN code 108, 111
PLC 51, 57
power supply 57
PSC1CALIBRATED 132
PSC1CBCACT 132
PSC1CBCERR 132
PSC1CBCOK 132
PSC1CBCREQ 132
PSC1CBCWAR 132
PSC1CSC 132
PSC1CSPREWARN 132
PSC1CSS 132
PSC1DI1-PSC1DI8 131
PSC1DIOVR 131
PSC1OVERRIDE 132
PSC1RESETPB 132
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Index
R
range 35, 40, 41
RAPID non motion execution 14
reaction time 127
rebuilt robot cell 134
recovery 129
redundancy 49, 55
relay 56
replaced robot part 134
replaced tool 134
report 107
restarting controller 128
revolution counter updated 134
RobotWare version 134
S
Safe Axis Range
configuration 86
description 34
Safe Axis Speed
configuration 84
description 31
Safe Brake Ramp
description 28
safe input 16
safe output 16
Safe Stand Still
configuration 82
description 29
Safe Tool Speed
configuration 85
description 32
Safe Tool Zone
configuration 92
description 36
SafeMove Configurator 65
SafeMoveConfirmStop 63
safety bus 58
safety configuration 111
safety controller 11, 16, 109
safety PLC 51, 57
safety relay 56
safety user 64
save configuration 108
service routine 123
servo lag 21, 38, 81
servo tool changer 13
servo welding gun 13
shared drive modules 14
signal configuration 75
signal connections 45
signals 45, 46, 131
antivalent 16
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equivalent 16
single channel sync switch 52
SMB 59
soft servo 21, 81
software installation 61
Software Sync Check
description 25
guidelines 123
SoftwareSync service routine 123
stand alone controller 13
status LED 133
supervision 16
supervision functions 19
supported additional axes 13
supported robots 13
sync check 77
sync position 23, 121, 123
sync switch 52
synchronization
configuration 77
description 23, 25
guidelines for Cyclic Sync Check 121
guidelines for Software Sync Check 123
system input, SafeMoveConfirmStop 63
system parameters changed 134
T
test pulses 55
tolerance 81
tool 121
tool changer 13
tool coordinate system changed 134
track motion 14
U
unsynchronized state 130
V
validation 113
virtual signal 131
voltage data 48
W
warm start 112
world coordinate system changed 134
PSC1SAR 131
PSC1SAS 131
PSC1SST 131
PSC1STOP0-1 132
PSC1STS 131
PSC1STZ 131
PSC1STZ1-8 131
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1.1 Overview of SafeMove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1 Overview of SafeMove functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.2.1 Manual Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.3.1 Cyclic Sync Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.4.1 Cyclic Brake Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2.5.1 Safe Stand Still . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2.6.1 Monitor Stand Still . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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3.1 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3.1.1 I/O connector data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3.2.1 Installing required software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

4.1 Configure system parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

4.3.1 About the SafeMove Configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4.3.4 Activation and I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

4.4.1 Configuration for MultiMove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

4.5.1 Activating the safety configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

4.6.1 Validate the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

4.7.1 Viewing the configuration on the FlexPendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

5.1 Synchronization guidelines for Cyclic Sync Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

6.1 Required maintenance activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

7.1 Reaction time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.1 Safe Axis Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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Overview of this manual

Overview of this manual

personnel that are responsible for installations and configurations of hardware/

personnel that make configurations of the I/O system

mechanical installation work

electrical installation work

working with industrial robots

personal safety, see the safety chapter in Product manual - IRC5.

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The manual is organized in the following chapters:

This chapter gives an overview of the SafeMove

Descriptions of all functions included in SafeMove.

Workflows for how to install hardware and software

Workflows for how to configure SafeMove.

5. Guidelines for synchronization

Required recurrent maintenance.

Information that is useful after installation, such as

Examples of typical problems that are solved with

Continues on next page

Overview of this manual

Operating manual - RobotStudio

Product manual - IRC5

Technical reference manual - RAPID Instructions, Functions 3HAC16581-1

Product specification - IRB 6640

Product specification - IRB 6620

Product specification - IRB 660

Product specification - IRB 7600