# General **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/general/4.md?page=1 [Latest](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [High Voltage Spark Observed](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/high-voltage-spark-observed/15072)
**Author:** [@Amit\_Kumar](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Amit_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/high-voltage-spark-observed/15072 "2026-07-24T06:32:02Z")
Dear Support Team, During robot flushing/tip cleaning activity, the residual HV at bell have been observed as high as 3~5 KV at point of zero which is high enough to provide 2mJ spark energy to solvents during flushing. … --- ## [Downgrade IRC5 from robotware 6.05 to 5.16 using robotstudio](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/downgrade-irc5-from-robotware-6-05-to-5-16-using-robotstudio/15054)
**Author:** [@Dmenezes](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Dmenezes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/downgrade-irc5-from-robotware-6-05-to-5-16-using-robotstudio/15054 "2026-07-10T13:15:08Z")
Is it possible to downgrade IRC5 from robotware 6.05 to 5.16 using robotstudio? I can’t find the controller and drive key to create offline boot files on robotstudio. --- ## [TuneMaster fails to tune ELM master axis (torque error) - slave motor not following during tuning, but ELM works fine during normal jogging/RAPID motion](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tunemaster-fails-to-tune-elm-master-axis-torque-error-slave-motor-not-following-during-tuning-but-elm-works-fine-during-normal-jogging-rapid-motion/15050)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Gray](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Tyler_Gray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tunemaster-fails-to-tune-elm-master-axis-torque-error-slave-motor-not-following-during-tuning-but-elm-works-fine-during-normal-jogging-rapid-motion/15050 "2026-07-09T20:29:58Z")
All, Some background: Third-party positioner integrated as an external axis system on an ABB robot cell (welding application) Two mechanical units defined in the controller: STN1 (RobMechUnitType\_MultiAxes, 2 axes; 7 … --- ## [Simulation Dynamic IO](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-dynamic-io/15037)
**Author:** [@JBult](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JBult)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-dynamic-io/15037 "2026-07-02T19:10:15Z")
Is it possible to feed changing IO signal values during a simulation? Like simulating a live welder current analog signal. --- ## [Free licence activation](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/free-licence-activation/15020)
**Author:** [@NAGESWARA\_RAO\_PUTTA](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/NAGESWARA_RAO_PUTTA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/free-licence-activation/15020 "2026-06-22T05:30:25Z")
installed 2025.5 robotstudio software on new system , but while requesting for free trail licience activation .it was showing all required licences are installed .but they are installed as by most of the icons are disabl… --- ## [See all Bindnings at once?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/see-all-bindnings-at-once/15013)
**Author:** [@Rune\_Storm](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Rune_Storm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/see-all-bindnings-at-once/15013 "2026-06-12T06:47:28Z")
Is there a way to see all Bindings at once? I’ve got a snake-nest of bindings and I want to see where they all go. If i click, for example the line in the mage, it only shows 1 binding. I was expecting to , for example “… --- ## [Diagnostic Checks After SMB Replacement on Used IRB 6660](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/diagnostic-checks-after-smb-replacement-on-used-irb-6660/15008)
**Author:** [@tinr563](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/tinr563)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/diagnostic-checks-after-smb-replacement-on-used-irb-6660/15008 "2026-06-11T03:42:53Z")
Hi all, We’ve recently acquired a used IRB 6660 with an IRC5 controller. The previous owner advised that the SMB board needed replacement, and we’re about to install the new board. Once the SMB is fitted, we’d like to … --- ## [PCSDK 2026 register with rw8](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/pcsdk-2026-register-with-rw8/15000)
**Author:** [@liao\_Chen](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/liao_Chen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/pcsdk-2026-register-with-rw8/15000 "2026-06-04T03:05:09Z")
In PCSDK 2026 guidance: Create a simple PC SDK application for rw8, user need to Register like below, what is the id and pinCode should be input in the Register code?? if (this.controller.RobotWareVersion \>= new Versio… --- ## [How to import backup folder in robostudio](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-import-backup-folder-in-robostudio/15001)
**Author:** [@Denis\_Sangaletti](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Denis_Sangaletti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-import-backup-folder-in-robostudio/15001 "2026-06-03T14:39:25Z")
hi all, I would learn robostudio in my plant and I have a tutorial project from start with. I have a folder with some subfolders. I would understand how can I open and import it in robostudio thank you --- ## [Irb1200-7-/0.7 schematics](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irb1200-7-0-7-schematics/14997)
**Author:** [@JOSEPH\_FORCUCCI](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JOSEPH_FORCUCCI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irb1200-7-0-7-schematics/14997 "2026-06-02T09:56:45Z")
HELLO Looking for some help locating a set of electrical schematics for a irb1200-7/0.7, need to do some troubleshooting, Thanks Joe --- ## [RobotStudio .NET exception: The element 'RobotStudioAddIn' in namespace 'urn:abb-robotics-robotstudio-addin' has incomplete content. List of possible elements expected: 'Assembly' in namespace 'urn:abb-robotics-robotstudio-addin'](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-net-exception-the-element-robotstudioaddin-in-namespace-urn-abb-robotics-robotstudio-addin-has-incomplete-content-list-of-possible-elements-expected-assembly-in-namespace-urn-abb-robotics-robotstudio-addin/14996)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Cantele](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Alex_Cantele)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-net-exception-the-element-robotstudioaddin-in-namespace-urn-abb-robotics-robotstudio-addin-has-incomplete-content-list-of-possible-elements-expected-assembly-in-namespace-urn-abb-robotics-robotstudio-addin/14996 "2026-06-01T19:06:06Z")
Hi, someone knows to fix this problem when start any release of RobotStudio? “RobotStudio .NET exception: The element ‘RobotStudioAddIn’ in namespace ‘urn:abb-robotics-robotstudio-addin’ has incomplete content. List of … --- ## [GetAxisDistance/GetAxisMoveTime](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/getaxisdistance-getaxismovetime/14938)
**Author:** [@matti](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/matti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/getaxisdistance-getaxismovetime/14938 "2026-05-28T12:27:24Z")
I am trying to read these values from my external axis (track and multi-axis-cinematic), but receive only “0”. With internal axis it is working. What’s the reason? --- ## [How can i download picking powerpack 6.08 or pickmaster twinpac?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-can-i-download-picking-powerpack-6-08-or-pickmaster-twinpac/14943)
**Author:** [@yhk](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/yhk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-can-i-download-picking-powerpack-6-08-or-pickmaster-twinpac/14943 "2026-05-28T11:30:34Z")
Dear All, I’ve been studying RoboStudio PickMaster recently, and I’m wondering if anyone knows how to download an older version of RoboStudio PowerPack? For example, I mean the 6.08 version Picking PowerPack. Even with … --- ## [Comunicação OPCUA atingiu o limite de tags](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/comunicacao-opcua-atingiu-o-limite-de-tags/14991)
**Author:** [@Jeckson\_Henrique](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Jeckson_Henrique)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/comunicacao-opcua-atingiu-o-limite-de-tags/14991 "2026-05-26T17:18:48Z")
Estou tentado fazer uma conexão OPCUA com o PLC PM5032, aparece o erro que exedeu o limite de 125 tags, como faço para selecionar só a tags que preciso para o OPCUA? --- ## [ABB S4C plus joint colliison errors on positioner](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-s4c-plus-joint-colliison-errors-on-positioner/14990)
**Author:** [@Robyn\_Coles](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Robyn_Coles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-s4c-plus-joint-colliison-errors-on-positioner/14990 "2026-05-26T13:43:56Z")
We are currently getting error 50056, Actual torque on joint MTC250-R1 higher than ordered while at low or 0 fault. Any ideas? --- ## [New Robot Studio 2026.1](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/new-robot-studio-2026-1/14967)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_Kingma](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Shawn_Kingma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/new-robot-studio-2026-1/14967 "2026-05-20T11:43:38Z")
I just downloaded the new 2026.1 Studio and noticed two things with the new software.. New studio does not support Integrated Vision We have many older robots running IV and if updating to the new software I can not u… --- ## [Virtual Commissioning Robot Studio with TIA Portal](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/virtual-commissioning-robot-studio-with-tia-portal/14985)
**Author:** [@Daniver\_Barboza](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Daniver_Barboza)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/virtual-commissioning-robot-studio-with-tia-portal/14985 "2026-05-19T06:32:24Z")
Hello Everyone, I am currently working on a project and i am stuck in it and I am using RSConnectDIOToSnap7 Smart component in Robot Studio to communicate to the Siemens PLC via NetToPLC. The bits in the data block are … --- ## [IODD in I/O engineering design](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/iodd-in-i-o-engineering-design/14965)
**Author:** [@Nicolas\_Létard](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Nicolas_L%C3%A9tard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/iodd-in-i-o-engineering-design/14965 "2026-05-04T16:16:12Z")
I would like to know how to add IODD files to the I/O engineering design? thanks. --- ## [EGM Proto message expected number of bytes](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/egm-proto-message-expected-number-of-bytes/14932)
**Author:** [@ji291](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/ji291)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/egm-proto-message-expected-number-of-bytes/14932 "2026-04-30T09:52:13Z")
Hello all, I am just wondering what version of the EGM proto.buf is the most up to date? From my virtual controller I recieve 518 bytes, however from my real machine IRB6400 with fresh EGM install I get 469 bytes, and … --- ## [WeldGuide Problem](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weldguide-problem/14948)
**Author:** [@matti](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/matti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weldguide-problem/14948 "2026-04-28T11:56:35Z")
Hallo, I encountered a problem where the WeldGuide “hangs”. So the robot is welding but there is not height or side correction anymore. The WeldGuide-Controller and FP has no error but in the WG View at FP is no correcti… --- ## [Using a channel without a defined signal error](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/using-a-channel-without-a-defined-signal-error/14941)
**Author:** [@dylan\_gworek](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/dylan_gworek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/using-a-channel-without-a-defined-signal-error/14941 "2026-04-27T19:56:10Z")
I am curious whether anyone knows how to resolve this issue, as I am currently unable to overcome this hurdle. I have even simplified my code for testing purposes, yet it continues to produce the same error. Any sugg… --- ## [IRC5 Error 50174 irc5 “Wobj not connected…”](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-error-50174-irc5-wobj-not-connected/14862)
**Author:** [@Ilya\_Vlas](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Ilya_Vlas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-error-50174-irc5-wobj-not-connected/14862 "2026-04-14T18:38:36Z")
Good afternoon! I have two irc5 robots(IRB360) with the pick master 3 add-on, and during my work shift, I get the error 50174 “WObj not connected…” 2-4 times. Can you tell me what the problem might be? --- ## [Milling TCP issue](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/milling-tcp-issue/14849)
**Author:** [@jesseorb](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/jesseorb)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/milling-tcp-issue/14849 "2026-03-31T15:28:08Z")
I’m running into an issue with an ABB robotic milling setup and I’m hoping someone may have seen something similar. To verify my TCP and WorkObject calibration, I machined a test cube. The starting stock was 306 × 306 ×… --- ## [Weld guide and ClearPath](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weld-guide-and-clearpath/14876)
**Author:** [@matti](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/matti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weld-guide-and-clearpath/14876 "2026-03-29T08:16:43Z")
Hallo, it seems that using ClearPath in an self defined error routine in an arc welding sequence blocks working of weld guide tracking. The weld guide controller is running normally but the WG panel shows no values and … --- ## [How to enable g\_\* commands in Rapid for smart gripper in yumi robot in robot studio simulation](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-enable-g-commands-in-rapid-for-smart-gripper-in-yumi-robot-in-robot-studio-simulation/14873)
**Author:** [@Sumit\_Sahoo](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Sumit_Sahoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-enable-g-commands-in-rapid-for-smart-gripper-in-yumi-robot-in-robot-studio-simulation/14873 "2026-03-26T12:20:47Z")
I am working on my MSc thesis project involving the ABB YuMi IRB14000 robot teleoperation. I need to enable SmartGripper RAPID commands (g\_MoveTo, g\_GripIn, g\_GripOut etc.) in RobotStudio for our simulation. I have added… --- ## [Recommendations for software for 3D models slicing](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/recommendations-for-software-for-3d-models-slicing/14872)
**Author:** [@Shadi\_Elshazly](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Shadi_Elshazly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/recommendations-for-software-for-3d-models-slicing/14872 "2026-03-26T04:39:59Z")
Hi, I’m currently working with ABB RobotStudio and the 3D Printing PowerPac, and I’m looking for recommendations on the best software tools for slicing and path planning that integrate well with this setup. If you have… --- ## [Using 3dp software powerpac with robotware 7.0](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/using-3dp-software-powerpac-with-robotware-7-0/14871)
**Author:** [@Shadi\_Elshazly](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Shadi_Elshazly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/using-3dp-software-powerpac-with-robotware-7-0/14871 "2026-03-26T04:39:27Z")
It seems that I have a problem using the 3dp power pack with the robot IRB6720, when ever I try to export the 3dp design I get this message (3DP\_EXPORT FOLDERis missing in system), on the other hand the powerpac works pe… --- ## [UIMessageBox font/button size](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/uimessagebox-font-button-size/14868)
**Author:** [@RookieWithRobots75](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/RookieWithRobots75)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/uimessagebox-font-button-size/14868 "2026-03-24T07:42:27Z")
I’m using UIMessageBox command to ask some question from operator before cell is really starting production. Some operator are little bit older and it seems that is difficult to them to see those buttons and texts. So i… --- ## [Tool Orientation Supervision](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tool-orientation-supervision/14856)
**Author:** [@Autodyne](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Autodyne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tool-orientation-supervision/14856 "2026-03-23T13:38:48Z")
In Visual Safemove, how can you choose a specific tool for the tool orientation supervision. On the first robot, it only configures to Tool0. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Upgrading a S4C+ Controller with an IRB 6650S to a Series 5 Controller](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/upgrading-a-s4c-controller-with-an-irb-6650s-to-a-series-5-controller/14864)
**Author:** [@CKoop](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/CKoop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/upgrading-a-s4c-controller-with-an-irb-6650s-to-a-series-5-controller/14864 "2026-03-20T12:02:44Z")
Hi, I need to upgrade a customer’s S4C+ controller to a more modern controller. They don’t have the new controller in yet, but I wanted to get experience upgrading the backup I took from the S4 before the new controller … [Previous page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/general/4.md) [Next page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/general/4.md?page=2)