# \#signal **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tag/signal/140.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) --- ## [WorldZone signal not matching Actual Robot Position](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/worldzone-signal-not-matching-actual-robot-position/11782)
**Author:** [@Tliford](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Tliford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/worldzone-signal-not-matching-actual-robot-position/11782 "2025-03-07T09:17:12Z")
I have set up a worldzone box above one of my presses to prevent the robot from moving in when the press door is open. When testing I noticed the signal was triggering at different times in the program seeming to drift o… --- ## [Arc supervision signal - Lincoln welder](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/arc-supervision-signal-lincoln-welder/11794)
**Author:** [@Daper](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Daper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/arc-supervision-signal-lincoln-welder/11794 "2025-02-20T14:33:24Z")
Hi all, Does anyone know which signal I could use to monitor at any time if the arc is well established ? I have an IRC5 --- ## [SignalAnalyser with PC SDK](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/signalanalyser-with-pc-sdk/10743)
**Author:** [@jakub\_krejci](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/jakub_krejci)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 8:21am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/signalanalyser-with-pc-sdk/10743 "2022-05-25T08:21:30Z")
Hi, Is there any way to automate measuring via SignalAnalyser using PC SDK? I need to start SA for every new task and then export data to csv. Does anybody have experience with that? --- ## [Smart Components - I/O Signals](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/smart-components-i-o-signals/10301)
**Author:** [@EmilyReid](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/EmilyReid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 9:34am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/smart-components-i-o-signals/10301 "2021-07-28T09:34:26Z")
Hi, I am trying to create smart components in RS to replicate the real life. I have created a tool using the mechanism wizard to replicate a 3/2 spring return valve paint spraying gun. This is to allow two positions of … --- ## [Import HMI recipe / Analog signals from file](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/import-hmi-recipe-analog-signals-from-file/10265)
**Author:** [@lucgar](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/lucgar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/import-hmi-recipe-analog-signals-from-file/10265 "2021-07-05T08:49:00Z")
Hi, I have made smart components that moves to certain values depending on analogue inputs. These values depend on which product is currently being used in the process. Is there any way to import these recipes or maybe … --- ## [Help preventing crashes](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/help-preventing-crashes/10067)
**Author:** [@Tliford](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Tliford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 10:14pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/help-preventing-crashes/10067 "2021-03-17T22:14:03Z")
Good Day! Can anyone tell me if there is a way to send a signal for when a robot in soft move? we having an issue with our Robot interacting with a Krauss Maffei Injection Press. In order to keep the part from falling … --- ## [Robot Web Services don't return Signals/Devices if their configuration is "invalid"](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-web-services-dont-return-signals-devices-if-their-configuration-is-invalid/9981)
**Author:** [@FlorianAumann](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/FlorianAumann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-web-services-dont-return-signals-devices-if-their-configuration-is-invalid/9981 "2021-02-10T15:45:16Z")
Hello, after setting up a connection to a PROFINET device on our controller recently, we found, that the Robot Web Service call \*\*rw/iosystem/signals\*\* stopped working, but instead now returns: ERROR: rws\_component\_ios… --- ## [Station Logic Output signals](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/station-logic-output-signals/9921)
**Author:** [@Armbross](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Armbross)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/station-logic-output-signals/9921 "2021-01-18T12:18:23Z")
Hello, how do I use Station Logic output signals in Rapid code? --- ## [Seemingly random inverted signal](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/seemingly-random-inverted-signal/7939)
**Author:** [@nezzreth](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/nezzreth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/seemingly-random-inverted-signal/7939 "2021-01-18T12:16:28Z")
Of the 30 or so ABB robots at my plant, maybe once or twice a month a random DO gets inverted and therefore stuck ON. A warm-start always fixes the issue but on certain machines it’s more common. Does anyone know how o… --- ## [Configuring Controller for I/O system](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/configuring-controller-for-i-o-system/9873)
**Author:** [@Armbross](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Armbross)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/configuring-controller-for-i-o-system/9873 "2020-12-19T11:26:51Z")
How do I make signals in the I/O system of controller, I tried following http://websvrnu.his.se/au113g/smartcomp3/smartcomp3.html & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vnxYdN\_cLQ&t=56s but when I click the signal in I/O sim… --- ## [Adding new axes/mechanism](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/adding-new-axes-mechanism/9804)
**Author:** [@ashik](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/ashik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 1:11pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/adding-new-axes-mechanism/9804 "2020-11-17T13:11:48Z")
Hi team, I would like to know how to add a new axes/(mechanism) and control it - just control the servo in my robot (IRB 1300) tool but not any changes in the Coordinate system. I just want to Control the servo from Tea… --- ## [instruction IF \< EXP\> then ....](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/instruction-if-exp-then/9754)
**Author:** [@Arikato](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Arikato)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/instruction-if-exp-then/9754 "2020-10-16T16:48:50Z")
hello how I can combine this instruction with the events for exemple if I have an event 5 so execute this trajectory NB: the inputs and outputs belong to which type of data thanks --- ## [signal to new component, have i missed someting?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/signal-to-new-component-have-i-missed-someting/9657)
**Author:** [@Amanda96](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Amanda96)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/signal-to-new-component-have-i-missed-someting/9657 "2020-08-17T11:23:30Z")
We will look at a solution to a washing routine in one of our existing cells. The process will be that the robot puts detail on a fixture and the fixture in turn is attached to a cylinder that will go down and dip the pa… --- ## [determine a move instruction has completed](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/determine-a-move-instruction-has-completed/8864)
**Author:** [@Chromatophore](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Chromatophore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/determine-a-move-instruction-has-completed/8864 "2020-08-12T20:26:00Z")
Hi, I have a socket connection linked up to RAPID code on my IRC5, where I send position data to the robot. What seems to happen is that each new instruction is loaded in to an instruction queue, and the RAPID code cont… --- ## [Door Function and adjacent sensor](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/door-function-and-adjacent-sensor/9535)
**Author:** [@mark457b](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/mark457b)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 7:28am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/door-function-and-adjacent-sensor/9535 "2020-06-03T07:28:31Z")
Hello Forums I am making a door function on a “CNC” that turns a Shaft/Aksel, then a robot picks it up and places it on a pallet. I have made the door/CNC as a Mechanism so it can slide open or shut. I’ve placed a Pla… --- ## [Set MotorsOn/StartAtMain using TCP/IP through a semi-static task](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/set-motorson-startatmain-using-tcp-ip-through-a-semi-static-task/9456)
**Author:** [@Robrobrob](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Robrobrob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 8:03am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/set-motorson-startatmain-using-tcp-ip-through-a-semi-static-task/9456 "2020-04-27T08:03:31Z")
Hi everyone, I have a semi-static task running a TCP/IP server which already communicates correctly with a remote client. The communication part is going fine but I would like to know: Is it possible to raise the Start… --- ## [Serial communication with IRC5](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/serial-communication-with-irc5/9363)
**Author:** [@vitsensei](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/vitsensei)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/serial-communication-with-irc5/9363 "2020-03-27T09:32:04Z")
Hi, Our IRC5 comes with DSQC 1003 expansion board, which gives us 2 RS232 ports, one of which is dedicated to debugging and cannot be used. However, now we would like to have two serial port (not necessary RS232) to com… --- ## [Merging DI to GI](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/merging-di-to-gi/9163)
**Author:** [@VictorAx](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/VictorAx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/merging-di-to-gi/9163 "2019-11-07T16:33:55Z")
Hello, I am trying to make a record with 8 signaldis, which I want to split from an signalgi. In PLC code, I often make a word with handshakes and I assign values to the individual bits (e.g. handshake.%X0 := TRUE;). I… --- ## [Signal control loop](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/signal-control-loop/8913)
**Author:** [@mutti](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/mutti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/signal-control-loop/8913 "2019-06-26T14:59:54Z")
Hi, i’m trying to set the power of an external device connected via bus while the robot moves. This output power is related to the actual tcp speed of the robot. There should a couple of ways to achieve this: Parall… --- ## [power control](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/power-control/8914)
**Author:** [@mutti](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/mutti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/power-control/8914 "2019-06-20T16:44:26Z")
Hi, i’m trying to set the power of an external device connected via bus while the robot moves. This output power is related to the actual tcp speed of the robot. There should a couple of ways to achieve this: Parall… --- ## [Set Up I/O's with DSQC 651](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/set-up-i-os-with-dsqc-651/6872)
**Author:** [@Ivonne](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Ivonne)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/set-up-i-os-with-dsqc-651/6872 "2019-01-31T02:53:41Z")
Good day to everyone! I’ve already read “How to Set Up I/O on a ABB Robot with and IRC5 Controller” but I’m still having troubles after follow the procedure. DSQC 651 Output1: -1 Input1:-1 NS and MS LEDs are Green Out… --- ## [External devices](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/external-devices/8667)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Pp](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Christopher_Pp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/external-devices/8667 "2019-01-24T18:46:05Z")
Hello guys, I have a virtual station that when loading the configuration parameters of the real controller throws me errors of signals that do not exist but that are eventually there. I managed to warn that it is becaus… --- ## [Signal Analyser- Simulation Time Problem](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/signal-analyser-simulation-time-problem/8553)
**Author:** [@zyzyjulia](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/zyzyjulia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/signal-analyser-simulation-time-problem/8553 "2018-11-09T13:44:22Z")
Hello! I am using Signal Analyser to confirm the exact braking time, when the robot stops with the fuction SafeMove(safe position supervision). But the simulation time in Signal Analyser is so short, that I cannot see … --- ## [OPC Smart Component - import and export configurations](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/opc-smart-component-import-and-export-configurations/6626)
**Author:** [@JHesse](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JHesse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 9:10am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/opc-smart-component-import-and-export-configurations/6626 "2018-01-26T09:10:27Z")
Hello, the OPC Smart Component in RobotStudio 6 is working fine. There is a possibility to export and import configurations as csv-file. In this file the connections between plc signals and RobotStudio object signals ca… --- ## [Is it possible to activate this signal? Es posible activar ésta señal?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/is-it-possible-to-activate-this-signal-es-posible-activar-esta-senal/7929)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Pp](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Christopher_Pp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 11:07pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/is-it-possible-to-activate-this-signal-es-posible-activar-esta-senal/7929 "2017-10-16T23:07:16Z")
English What about guys, I tried to activate the giOpenClaw signal of the Vaccum Gripper Tool that comes by default, through digital signals created manually in the editor, but at the moment of calling the signal in RAP… --- ## [PoseMover with Rapid Trigger](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/posemover-with-rapid-trigger/7449)
**Author:** [@victordacosta](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/victordacosta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 8:21am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/posemover-with-rapid-trigger/7449 "2016-11-23T08:21:38Z")
\#Educational License Hi there, Had tried to use the PoseMover component on a Device and activate it directly from Rapid, however nothing happens. The used configuration is a: Fully Functional Mechanical “Device” with… --- ## [\[PC SDK\] Sorting signals by unit no longer possible.](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/pc-sdk-sorting-signals-by-unit-no-longer-possible/6789)
**Author:** [@JMandemaker](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JMandemaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 12:03pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/pc-sdk-sorting-signals-by-unit-no-longer-possible/6789 "2015-09-03T12:03:53Z")
I recently encountered a problem when upgrading our application from version 5.61 of the PC SDK to version 6.01. Our application wants to get all signals connected to a given device automatically. I did this using the fo… --- ## [How to make a Robot to follow an object](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-make-a-robot-to-follow-an-object/6713)
**Author:** [@Pedro\_Severin](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Pedro_Severin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 12:38pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-make-a-robot-to-follow-an-object/6713 "2015-07-15T12:38:35Z")
Hi, I need to make a robot follow an object and do a short path on them. For this to be done, the robot needs to know the coordinates of the object, reach it and execute the path while the object is moving. My first go… --- ## [How can I set a signal that is specified in a string?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-can-i-set-a-signal-that-is-specified-in-a-string/6503)
**Author:** [@svoldgaard](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/svoldgaard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 1:10pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-can-i-set-a-signal-that-is-specified-in-a-string/6503 "2015-02-19T13:10:22Z")
Is it possible to set a signal, which name is defined in a string. something like: var string signalName;=“Signal1”; Set signalName; --- ## [Devicenet speed problem on S4](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/devicenet-speed-problem-on-s4/5835)
**Author:** [@Ercan](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Ercan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 8:28am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/devicenet-speed-problem-on-s4/5835 "2013-12-07T08:28:42Z")
Hi everybody. I have a big problem with ABB S4 robot. There are 3 phonenix devicenet and 1 beckoff module on devicenet line. I can connect all But My problem is speed is too low. For exaple when I force a input signal o… [Next page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tag/signal/140.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=signal)