CRX Cobot Device Plug-Ins

Aug 31, 2023

Senior Engineer - Controller and Software Group

The video explains the development and use of CRX device plugins by tooling suppliers and robot peripheral device providers. These plugins offer user interfaces for setup, configuration, and programming on the CRX robot from the tablet teach pendant. The list of available plugins can be found at crx.fanucamerica.com and is regularly updated with new releases. The process of downloading and installing the plugin file varies by manufacturer's website, and the installed device plugin provides setup screens for peripheral device setup and initialization. The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to install a CRX device plugin on the robot, including the process of downloading, extracting, and installing the plugin file, as well as accessing the setup screens from the tree menu under plugins.

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Skill Level

Intermediate

Topics Covered

CRX / Collaborative

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