Robot Software Update for Fronius Version 4.0 Software

Summary

The Display of Arc Files on older controllers will be disrupted when the Fronius TPSi power source software is upgraded in the field. Fronius released a major update with their version 4.0 software. This included and expanded process library which exceeded the memory allocated for it in robot software. Versions of DX200 and YRC1000 software were released with an increased memory allocation to facilitate the expanded Fronius Library. Robots in the field need a software upgrade to accommodate TPSi power sources with the updated ver 4.0 software. New shipments are not affected as both Yaskawa and Fronius are shipping systems with compatible versions. Robot Software Versions for Fronius ver 4.0 Software:

• DX200: DN4.01.00-00* or higher
• YRC1000: YAS5.10.00-00* or higher

Details

At power on, the controller will download an .xml file from the TPSi that contains the process library in that power source. When Arc Files are Opened to access weld settings this file is accessed so that the units and ranges match the Synergic Line number that is referenced in the Process Selection Table. This happens in the background and does not require actions by the User.

When newer Fronius software (with larger library files) are combined with older robots they made give Error Messages indicating it could not load the synergicline.xml file. The system will generally continue to weld, but the Arc Files can not be accessed to change values. Corrective Action: The Fronius software can be downgraded to its previous version. This would require contacting Fronius Service because they only post their most recent version on their website. Update the robot software. This will require contacting Yaskawa Service at 937-847-3200 or techsupport@motoman.com. Updating robot software involves several steps and large electronic files. Service will want to evaluate the current version of software in the controller before recommending instructions on the upgrade.

Secondary

The YRC1000 had a secondary update in version YAS5.21.00-00** that performed additional parsing on the Fronius .xml library file(s). This version will check the library for processes that are activated in the power source and only present the Synergic Lines that are supported in that particular power source. If YRC systems are being updated to support the Fronius 4.0 software it is recommended that they be updated to version 5.21.00 or higher.

Footnotes

*Release note for software change, ”The DRAM drive size for MotoPlus was expanded from 512Kbytes to 4Mbytes.”
** Release note for software change,” Improvement that the only available welding methods in TPSi welder of Fronius can be selected on pendant by retrieving the information (Synergic ID) from the welder.”