Plugin installation

Step 1: Download the plugin

Download the URCap file compatible with your robot from here. The file looks like : eyeplusPlugin-version.urcap. Save this file on a USB key.

Step 2: Install the plugin on your robot

Connect the USB key to the TeachPendant of the robot. On the TeachPendant, go to the Settings/System URCaps tab and add the plugin by clicking on the add_urcap_v5 button and then selecting the plugin stored in the key. The name of the plugin file should look like : eyeplusPlugin-version.urcap. Then restart the robot.

../_images/before_download_v5.png — Fig. 1 Click on the “+” button to add the new plugin

../_images/after_download_v5.png — Fig. 2 Plugin correctly installed

Step 3: Connect the robot to your EYE+

Connect an Ethernet cable between the UR controller and the Robot or Comm port of the EYE+ Controller. On the TeachPendant, go to the Settings/Network tab and define a static address. You must choose a static address that is on the same subnet as the Ethernet port EYE+.

Note

To get more information about the right port to use on EYE+, refer to Electrical interfaces.

../_images/network_configuration_v5.png — Fig. 3 Network configuration assuming a default Ethernet configuration of EYE+.

Note

To check the Ethernet port settings, under CONFIGURATION in EYE+ Studio, go to the Communication > TCP/IP Communication > Communication. To get more information about network configuration, please refer to TCP/IP communication.