# \#irc5-compact **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tag/irc5-compact/389.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) --- ## [IRC5 compact and DSQC-652 - outputs not working](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-compact-and-dsqc-652-outputs-not-working/11947)
**Author:** [@rg85](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/rg85)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 11:40am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-compact-and-dsqc-652-outputs-not-working/11947 "2025-07-07T11:40:44Z")
Hello all, Some background: I have purchased a used IRB-140 (year 2015) with IRC5 compact controller. It has the factory installed DSQC-652 (DeviceNet Lean). The connection for the DSQC is brought to the front panel w… --- ## [Set motors on via Command?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/set-motors-on-via-command/11765)
**Author:** [@SwissStyle](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/SwissStyle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 6:35am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/set-motors-on-via-command/11765 "2025-01-31T06:35:00Z")
Hello We want to set the motors on our IRC5 compact (2011) via an external button My idea was that i Give the button his own E/A Signal and set the motors on if the signal is High Is there any command to set the motor… --- ## [IRC5 M2004 Manual?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-m2004-manual/11711)
**Author:** [@SwissStyle](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/SwissStyle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 9:34am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-m2004-manual/11711 "2024-11-26T09:34:07Z")
Hello, I searched the whole internet for the IRC5 M2004 manual, but the only thing i found were the newer versions. is there anyone who can help me? --- ## [Proface HMI](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/proface-hmi/10981)
**Author:** [@slim1978](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/slim1978)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/proface-hmi/10981 "2023-05-02T14:36:33Z")
Ok so I have 2 IRC5 robots one master and one slave and I am trying to find information on how to connect this HMI to the network to control I/O,select jobs and alarms could someone give me some feedback or point me in t… --- ## [how to use cross-connection???](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-use-cross-connection/10910)
**Author:** [@automatt82](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/automatt82)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 11:52am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-use-cross-connection/10910 "2022-10-18T11:52:26Z")
I have two irc5 controllers working together can I use cross-connection to see I/O from both controllers? --- ## [How to continue cycle in automatic mode](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-continue-cycle-in-automatic-mode/9001)
**Author:** [@MakomoJT](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/MakomoJT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 2:27pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-continue-cycle-in-automatic-mode/9001 "2021-01-07T14:27:29Z")
Hello I have a code that is getting coordinates from MATLAB for a pick and place operation. I switched to continous mode on the controller, I run the codes from MATLAB and coordinates are given to the robot but the robo… --- ## [Recommended approach to shut down IRC5 Compact](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/recommended-approach-to-shut-down-irc5-compact/9875)
**Author:** [@Joerg\_5](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Joerg_5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 1:44am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/recommended-approach-to-shut-down-irc5-compact/9875 "2020-12-18T01:44:41Z")
I switch off the controller regularly. This means I use the system only while I let students drive and update positions. After finishing any lesson I switch off the system. Is there a recommended approach to prepare the … --- ## [Difference between PC SDK and PC Interface?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/difference-between-pc-sdk-and-pc-interface/7095)
**Author:** [@SteveMob](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/SteveMob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/difference-between-pc-sdk-and-pc-interface/7095 "2020-12-17T13:04:23Z")
Hello, I am new to ABB and Robotstudio. I am trying to understand what the difference between PC SDK and the PC Interface? We have a new IRC5 Compact with the PC Interface, but I am not really sure what the PC SDK is or… --- ## [Moving IRC5 Controller Option](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/moving-irc5-controller-option/8743)
**Author:** [@Agussyam](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Agussyam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 12:45am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/moving-irc5-controller-option/8743 "2019-03-26T00:45:23Z")
I have two robot IRB 120 and IRB 1200 with compact controller. the controller has different options. IRB 120 option : PC interface and 748-1 DeviceNet Lean IRB 1200 option : 709-1 DeviceNet Master/Slave 888-3 PROFINET… --- ## [Connecting irc5 m2004 controller to xs7-8 and xs12-15 signal connectors](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/connecting-irc5-m2004-controller-to-xs7-8-and-xs12-15-signal-connectors/7578)
**Author:** [@Boteon](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Boteon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 10:05am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/connecting-irc5-m2004-controller-to-xs7-8-and-xs12-15-signal-connectors/7578 "2017-02-16T10:05:15Z")
Hi! Here in university we had an irc5 compact controller attached to the workspace signarls through the xs7-8 and xs12-15 connectors (as this photo) Now, after a few months without any abb robots, we received a new “u… --- ## [IRC5 compact controller not for industrial environment ?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-compact-controller-not-for-industrial-environment/7113)
**Author:** [@pacijent](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/pacijent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 8:54am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-compact-controller-not-for-industrial-environment/7113 "2016-05-04T08:54:53Z")
Hello to all, we have two robots IRB 140 with compact controller installed in coffee factory. We are having issues with contactors, safety boards, all kinds of strange malfunctioning. Is it possible that these controller… --- ## [IRC5/LabVIEW communication](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-labview-communication/7096)
**Author:** [@SteveMob](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/SteveMob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 1:07pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/irc5-labview-communication/7096 "2016-04-08T13:07:30Z")
Hello, I am trying to do some communication with the IRC5 Compact controller and LabView. We need the Controller to be the Client, and the LabView computer to be the Server. We would like to use Sockets and TCP/IP to do… --- ## [Controller Network](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/controller-network/7078)
**Author:** [@SteveMob](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/SteveMob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 1:08pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/controller-network/7078 "2016-04-01T13:08:05Z")
Hello, I have been asked by several people to find out if there is a way to essentially create a “Network” for the IRC5 Compact controller. Meaning that once a PC is connected to the controller via Ethernet to the servi… --- ## [More I/O's for IRC5 Compact?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/more-i-os-for-irc5-compact/7073)
**Author:** [@SteveMob](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/SteveMob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 5:05pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/more-i-os-for-irc5-compact/7073 "2016-03-28T17:05:57Z")
Hello, I have an IRC5 Compact (newest edition), and it came with 1 DSQC 652 I/O module. I am wanting to add additional modules, does anyone know how many (if any) can be added in addition to the 16 I/O I have now? In re…