# PowerPacs **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/robotstudio/powerpacs/26.md [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) --- ## [About the PowerPacs category](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/about-the-powerpacs-category/14784)
**Author:** [@system](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/about-the-powerpacs-category/14784 "2026-02-16T16:10:05Z")
--- ## [ZeroingExtrusion](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/zeroingextrusion/15130)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Bao](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Ryan_Bao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/zeroingextrusion/15130 "2026-09-01T22:47:49Z")
Hello, I am trying to use the 3DP power pac with a MDAC1 + CRB15000 robot arm, and when simulating it I run into this issue: 40168: Reference error Description Task T\_ROB1: Reference to unknown procedure ZeroingExtru… --- ## [Ask for painting powerpacs ver 6.x](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/ask-for-painting-powerpacs-ver-6-x/15116)
**Author:** [@zin96](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/zin96)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/ask-for-painting-powerpacs-ver-6-x/15116 "2026-08-20T09:08:42Z")
hi experts , can you give me the link for downloading painting powerpacs version 6.x (the older X, the better) or if possible, please send me via email: man113qbqb@gmail.com a thounsand thanks to you --- ## [ArcAdapt with ArcSeamTracking on OmniCore (RW 7.21) - How is ArcAdapt intended to be used?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/arcadapt-with-arcseamtracking-on-omnicore-rw-7-21-how-is-arcadapt-intended-to-be-used/15077)
**Author:** [@GokerAkgun](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/GokerAkgun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/arcadapt-with-arcseamtracking-on-omnicore-rw-7-21-how-is-arcadapt-intended-to-be-used/15077 "2026-08-15T20:20:57Z")
Hello everyone, I am working on an ABB OmniCore controller running RobotWare 7.21 with the following options installed: ArcWare ArcSeamTracking Fronius TPS/i Optical Sensor based SeamTracking (I use Scansonic sensor) … --- ## [Weld path troubles with Arcweld Powerpack 2 interpolating external axis](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weld-path-troubles-with-arcweld-powerpack-2-interpolating-external-axis/14933)
**Author:** [@mmiller](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/mmiller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weld-path-troubles-with-arcweld-powerpack-2-interpolating-external-axis/14933 "2026-08-12T07:44:02Z")
I’m trying to program a path where the torch head stays still and the positioner rotates the part (example path pictures). I’ve tried every combination in the Interpolate External Axis options and nothing seems to wor… --- ## [Weld Simulation in ArcWelding PowerPac](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weld-simulation-in-arcwelding-powerpac/11239)
**Author:** [@EmilyReid](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/EmilyReid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weld-simulation-in-arcwelding-powerpac/11239 "2026-06-17T15:36:31Z")
Hi, Is it possible to simulate a weld with the ArcWelding PowerPac (AWPP) to actually physically see a weld like you do in real life? We have the Painting PowerPac and can actually see paint on the component when run i… --- ## [ArcWeld PowerPack 2 slow markup](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/arcweld-powerpack-2-slow-markup/14815)
**Author:** [@Antonijo](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Antonijo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/arcweld-powerpack-2-slow-markup/14815 "2026-04-14T06:55:09Z")
Hi, I am having a hard time with ArcWeld Powerpack 2. Creating process markups is so slow after i created a number of markups. I have pretty simple cad graphics in the station. Basicly robot, positioner and a fixture… --- ## [Slicer supports external axes for 3dPrint](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/slicer-supports-external-axes-for-3dprint/14874)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Kolbusz](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Robert_Kolbusz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/slicer-supports-external-axes-for-3dprint/14874 "2026-03-27T08:38:27Z")
Excluding Siemens NX, do you recommend a slicer that supports external axes? I need to create a 3D printing program with a robot and IRPA. --- ## [Does anyone have Bendware Add In they can share?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/does-anyone-have-bendware-add-in-they-can-share/12128)
**Author:** [@Rodolfo](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Rodolfo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/does-anyone-have-bendware-add-in-they-can-share/12128 "2026-01-16T17:24:31Z")
I tried contacting ABB directly and their response was “If we have it, you should hear from us later today” which never happened. This is a long shot, but I am looking for Bendware Version: ~5.13 I am hoping one of you… --- ## [Can't control the conveyor speed by using an analog signal](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cant-control-the-conveyor-speed-by-using-an-analog-signal/12047)
**Author:** [@Tian](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Tian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 8:15am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cant-control-the-conveyor-speed-by-using-an-analog-signal/12047 "2025-10-07T08:15:58Z")
Hi everyone, I have an issue with controlling the conveyor speed using an analog signal in Picking PowerPac. I followed the steps in Example 6.7 of the Picking PowerPac Application Manual. However, in the option Assigne… --- ## [Can't control the conveyor speed by using an analog signal](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cant-control-the-conveyor-speed-by-using-an-analog-signal/12041)
**Author:** [@Tian](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Tian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 8:15am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cant-control-the-conveyor-speed-by-using-an-analog-signal/12041 "2025-10-07T08:15:50Z")
I have an issue with controlling the conveyor speed using an analog signal in Picking PowerPac. I followed the steps in Example 6.7 of the Picking PowerPac Application Manual. However, in the option Assigned to unit: PPA… --- ## [Having an issue with rs and the arcPP. I need a guru](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/having-an-issue-with-rs-and-the-arcpp-i-need-a-guru/12026)
**Author:** [@jarmster](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/jarmster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/having-an-issue-with-rs-and-the-arcpp-i-need-a-guru/12026 "2025-09-11T14:04:35Z")
So im having a small issue with robotstudio and arcweld1 pp. I can’t seem to use bd2 as a name for beaddata. If i change the instruction to bd2 in the VC, it wont sync to the station. It throws the error another rapid sy… --- ## [RAPID error 40634 – unknown signal seArcAvOnFlag in ArcStart routine](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rapid-error-40634-unknown-signal-searcavonflag-in-arcstart-routine/12016)
**Author:** [@Anoop](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Anoop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rapid-error-40634-unknown-signal-searcavonflag-in-arcstart-routine/12016 "2025-08-28T19:52:26Z")
We made a program in robot studio and transferred the rapid program to real robot and got this error. How can it be resolved? --- ## [Target name ArcWelding powerPac](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/target-name-arcwelding-powerpac/12011)
**Author:** [@robro](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/robro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/target-name-arcwelding-powerpac/12011 "2025-08-28T14:41:25Z")
How do I change the target name in powerpac ArcWelding to the one I want (with the correct prefix) so that robot studio then counts up the number for the next position. // Roger --- ## [2025 Power pacs?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/2025-power-pacs/11892)
**Author:** [@Neily03](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Neily03)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 7:13am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/2025-power-pacs/11892 "2025-04-28T07:13:17Z")
Hi, Just wondering when we’ll be see power pacs (specifically painting for us) that are compatible with RS 2025 so we can upgrade to it? Cheers :slight\_smile: --- ## [Welddata: How many inputs does the arcdata need?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/welddata-how-many-inputs-does-the-arcdata-need/11847)
**Author:** [@DomF](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DomF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/welddata-how-many-inputs-does-the-arcdata-need/11847 "2025-03-27T21:15:06Z")
Hey, I am not experienced when it comes to the ArcWelding PowerPac. In the documentation if found the defintion and syntax for the arcdata, as part of the definition of the welddata. There it is stated that 10 inputs a… --- ## [Welddata and Seamdata](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/welddata-and-seamdata/6251)
**Author:** [@SecretHanae](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/SecretHanae)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/welddata-and-seamdata/6251 "2025-03-27T07:35:58Z")
Hi, I cannot seem to find anything about components of the welddata and seamdata. I’m very curious what those components mean. For example why the main\_arc.voltage is present also as main\_arc.voltage2. Could somebody ex… --- ## [Is PickMaster Supported on Omnicore Robotware 7.x?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/is-pickmaster-supported-on-omnicore-robotware-7-x/11762)
**Author:** [@mmiddleton73](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/mmiddleton73)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/is-pickmaster-supported-on-omnicore-robotware-7-x/11762 "2025-01-27T16:32:51Z")
I’m trying to setup a pickmaster simulation using a flexloader 360 and two conveyors. On the Picking tab from the Picking PowerPac, I go to “Add Picking Controller” and select my virtual controllers. A warning message po… --- ## [Palletizing: Adjust Robot Clearance Height when Returning to Start Position](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/palletizing-adjust-robot-clearance-height-when-returning-to-start-position/11750)
**Author:** [@bcobb](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/bcobb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/palletizing-adjust-robot-clearance-height-when-returning-to-start-position/11750 "2025-01-15T13:01:59Z")
We have a palletizer utilizing the Palletizing PowerPac that stacks different sized boxes onto a pallet. We have an issue with a single box size: when the box size is correctly set on the flex pendant to drop at a suitab… --- ## [3D Printing Powerpac stops program for no apparent reason](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/3d-printing-powerpac-stops-program-for-no-apparent-reason/9734)
**Author:** [@guillaumebatun](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/guillaumebatun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/3d-printing-powerpac-stops-program-for-no-apparent-reason/9734 "2024-10-03T07:34:02Z")
Hi, I will rewrite this post as I pressed enter by mistake. We have started playing with the very neat 3DP powerpac and I have several questions: Can you understand why the robot stops in my station just when its abo… --- ## [RAPID Error in System Module EXTRUDE\_3DP - "Unknown type name: ExtrudeData"](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rapid-error-in-system-module-extrude-3dp-unknown-type-name-extrudedata/11630)
**Author:** [@marcellacavalcanti](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/marcellacavalcanti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rapid-error-in-system-module-extrude-3dp-unknown-type-name-extrudedata/11630 "2024-09-24T18:03:53Z")
Hello everyone, I have been using the 3D Printing Power Pack application for a few days and successfully ran several tests. Today, I attempted to load a previously created program (not using the PowerPack) that worked f… --- ## [PickMaster PowerPac](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/pickmaster-powerpac/11593)
**Author:** [@MatjazP](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/MatjazP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 8:47am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/pickmaster-powerpac/11593 "2024-09-06T08:47:31Z")
Dear Experts, When I try to open my project in PickMaster PowerPac ( created few days ago), I get message: “The controller with the same name is used” and all options are locked/disabled. How can I solve this? I have p… --- ## [Downloading problem from palletizing powerpack in robot studio to 660 controller](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/downloading-problem-from-palletizing-powerpack-in-robot-studio-to-660-controller/11585)
**Author:** [@Reddyrack](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Reddyrack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 7:37am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/downloading-problem-from-palletizing-powerpack-in-robot-studio-to-660-controller/11585 "2024-09-03T07:37:35Z")
Good evening . I made a pallet pattern and i am unable to download to 660 controller through ethernet using robot studio software2024. My project version is 6.7.04 . When i press download ,cursor loads for a second and … --- ## [How do you delete a markup??](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-do-you-delete-a-markup/11563)
**Author:** [@jarmster](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/jarmster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-do-you-delete-a-markup/11563 "2024-08-22T16:26:50Z")
I created some what were suppose to be temporary markup labels in my cell by right click- create markup. Now that I’m done with them I cant seem to delete them. I find no reference to them in the layout and I cant select… --- ## [How to simulate a weld \[ArcWelding PowerPac\]](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-simulate-a-weld-arcwelding-powerpac/3419)
**Author:** [@system](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 8:16am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-simulate-a-weld-arcwelding-powerpac/3419 "2024-08-22T08:16:16Z")
Hello, I created a weld and after pushing the button A?SimulateA? the windows hour glass appeared and nothing happened. After 10s the simulation was finished but the weld tool did not move. When I simulate moves, every… --- ## [PowerPac for Painting](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/powerpac-for-painting/11528)
**Author:** [@perboggild](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/perboggild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/powerpac-for-painting/11528 "2024-07-31T11:49:02Z")
Is the painting PowerPac not working with the 30 day trial version of RobotStudio? --- ## [No acceleration limit set error when using Arc 3D printing powerpac](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/no-acceleration-limit-set-error-when-using-arc-3d-printing-powerpac/11513)
**Author:** [@Ishrat97](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Ishrat97)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/no-acceleration-limit-set-error-when-using-arc-3d-printing-powerpac/11513 "2024-07-15T03:26:43Z")
Hi, Ive been trying to use the 3D printing powerpacs arc function to print a part. Ive followed the 3D printing tutorial and I keep getting the following error. 50243: No acceleration limit Description Acceleration l… --- ## [Controller will not power up](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/controller-will-not-power-up/11370)
**Author:** [@mikkaelj1961](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/mikkaelj1961)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/controller-will-not-power-up/11370 "2024-05-16T23:14:19Z")
Have VFD that has had no power to it for 5 years. tried powering on and not working --- ## [Picking power Pack Ribbon not showing in RS 2024](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/picking-power-pack-ribbon-not-showing-in-rs-2024/11441)
**Author:** [@angad](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/angad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/picking-power-pack-ribbon-not-showing-in-rs-2024/11441 "2024-05-16T20:16:49Z")
Hello, I’m using RS 2024.1 I downloaded the picking powerpac from RobotStudio downloads - RobotStudio Suite | ABB I went through the steps as indicated in the manual and first installed RS, then Virtual Pickmaster and… --- ## [Picking-Tab doesn't appear in RS](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/picking-tab-doesnt-appear-in-rs/11335)
**Author:** [@orka375](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/orka375)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/picking-tab-doesnt-appear-in-rs/11335 "2024-05-16T20:15:16Z")
Hey I’m trying to use the Picking Powerpac. The installation works, but as soon as I try to start it, PickMaster opens (good), but the Picking-Tab in RS doesn’t appear. And it gives an error as follow: System.NullRefe… [Next page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/robotstudio/powerpacs/26.md?page=1)