The compact controller will now support the IRB 120, IRB 140, IRB 260, IRB 360 FlexPicker, IRB 1410, and IRB 1600 robot families, offering the benefits of a greatly reduced controller footprint and simplified commissioning

ABB Robotics (Auburn Hills, MI) has extended the functionality of its IRC5 Compact controller to 6 additional ABB robot families. ABB’s smallest controller was introduced in 2009 along with the introduction of the IRB 120, ABB’s smallest 6-axis robot. The compact controller will now support the IRB 120, IRB 140, IRB 260, IRB 360 FlexPicker, IRB 1410, and IRB 1600 robot families, offering the benefits of a greatly reduced controller footprint and simplified commissioning to a wider range of applications. Features include:

• Compatibility with standard and panel mount IRC-5 controllers.
• User friendly FlexPendant programming.
• Flexible RAPID language and powerful communication capabilities.
• Easy commissioning through the 1-phase power input.
• External connectors for all signals and a built-in, expandable 16 in, 16 out I/O system.

For more information visit www.abb.com.