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RobotStudio Offline Programming Stage 1 (Virtual)

The course is aimed at programmers /integrators who require the fundamental knowledge of working with RobotStudio *1 (programming software for ABB robots). The course aims to improve efficiency in robotics projects, by eliminating issues in the modelling environment.

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Description

Learner Profile:

Beneficial to Programmers/integrators who require the fundamental knowledge of working with RobotStudio.

Learner prerequisites:

The learner must have experience with Microsoft Windows and have completed the IRC5 Operator & Programming course (AMC22110A or AMC22110B). 

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course the learners will be able to perform the following:

• Basic offline programming

• Create a RobotStudio Station

• Create a simulation

• Analyse signals

• Basic modelling

• Transfer RAPID code to robot

• Program external axis


Course Content:

Robot Studio Basics


• Configure user library and geometry galleries


• Help menu, exploring views, tabs, ribbons


• Navigating the graphics window: pan, zoom and rotate


• Selection levels and snap modes


• Methods of creating a new station


• Importing robots, attaching tools and moving CAD files


• Creating a work object coordinate system


• Programming motions and setting axis configuration


• Set-up and run a simulation


• Saving a robot program


• Modifying geometries local origin


• Creating a tool with TCP from geometry


• Moving robots task frame (robot world coordinate)


Zone Data Visualisation


• Turning on visual zones and automatic reduction of zones


• Setting up asymmetrical zones


Graphical programming


• Creating paths automatically from curves and edges


• Target manipulation and setting axis configurations


• Collision detections and evaluating reach


Signal Analyser


• Signal set-up and analysing


• Performance tuning and data export


Modelling


• Creating mechanisms


• Mirroring part geometries


• Mirror paths


Programming and Simulating IO signals


• Set up a simulation from a robot backup


• Working with smart components and the RAPID editor


• Adding action instructions (Logic)


• Station logic set-up


• Configure simulation settings


Transfer


• Open and edit program modules


• Restoring a backup file


• Comparing and transferring data


External Axes


• Setting up a track simulation


• Setting up a positioner simulation


Sales Tools


• Enhancing a station’s graphic appearance


• Adding and moving to graphical viewpoints


• Managing simulation events


• Recording a movie


• Record simulation to Station Viewer.exe file


• Exporting views as 2D drawing

Duration:

5 days

Exam/Continuous Assessment details:

No exam or assessment – Learners will complete a series of tasks in a simulated environment, as a demonstration of the theory.

Certification / Awarding Body/Credits:

Vendor Certificate of Attendance

Progression Pathway:

Learners may progress to RobotStudio Offline Programming Stage 2