Thank you for purchasing FANUC 9. Scroll down the page to the version of ROBOGUIDE that 4.

9. Scroll down the page to the version of ROBOGUIDE that 4. When prompted, select all applicable process Page 1
3. Enter your Username and Password and then press Login. plug-ins.

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was purchased (e.g. v9).
Note: These plug-ins provide application-specific tools for
creating simulations or analyzing robot data. You can click
For the given version of ROBOGUIDE that was purchased, on each and view the description displayed to the right.
Use this guide to register, open, and start to FANUC lists the latest revision on the website for down-
use your new FANUC load. The revision is listed as a letter after the version
number. v9 RevT ROBOGUIDE would be an example, if v9
RevX existed, the revision is X and could be downloaded
and installed over your existing v9 RevT installation without
affecting your license. A v9 license is valid for any v9
revision.
Note: The ROBOGUIDE download is large so the website
breaks it down into multiple download links.

Required Tools 4. The Customer Portal page should appear. 10. Download all files associated with your version of 5. When prompted, select all applicable utility plug-ins.
PC ROBOGUIDE into a single folder on your PC. Note: These plug-ins provide application-specific tools for
Hi John Doe
For example, in this case, to download ROBOGUIDE creating simulations or analyzing robot data. You can click
Internet Access John Doe
V9 Rev X, download files 1 of 8 through 8 of 8. on each and view the description displayed to the right.
Duty Estimation – analyze robot motor duty
Required Items Downloading ROBOGUIDE is complete. Life Estimation - analyze robot axis reducer life
You have purchased ROBOGUIDE software You are now ready to go to B. Installing ROBOGUIDE Power Estimation – analyze robot power consumption

User name
You are a registered FANUC customer

Optional Items
5. Press Support. B. Installing ROBOGUIDE
A basic knowledge of real robot use

Notes:
Viewing Images on this Document a) You need full admin rights to properly install
Use your PDF reatder to zoom in on Images, if necessary 6. Select Software Downloads. ROBOGUIDE or any other FANUC PC Software.

b) You may need to temporarily turn off any anti-virus

6. When prompted for additional application features, choose
to load Sample Workcells, if desired.
programs while installing the software.

A. Downloading c) You may first need to install prerequisite 3rd party

7. When prompted, select all applicable virtual robots.
software before ROBOGUIDE installs. It will typically install
ROBOGUIDE automatically from folders within the
ROBOGUIDE download files.
1. Call the FANUC Spare Parts group to obtain
customer login credentials for the Customer Portal d) If ROBOGUIDE does not install properly, you may
website (if you do not already have login credentials for need your IT representative to login with their IT ADMIN
that site) RIGHTS to install the software for you.

1-888-326-8287, then 1 (Robotics) and 2 (Spare Parts)

7. Select PC Software. e) Most install issues are related to not having proper
ROBOGUIDE

admin rights and/or not right-clicking the setup.exe file and ROBOGUIDE installation is complete. You are now ready to
choosing Run as administrator.
2. Go to https://myportal.fanucamerica.com and press go to C. Registering ROBOGUIDE.

Sign In to sign into your FANUC customer account.

1. Double-click the first downloaded file and it will unzip all C. Registering ROBOGUIDE
the zip files into the same folder.

1. Go to the FANUC customer portal,

8. You will see a screen like the following (e.g. v9). 2. Once unzipped, locate the setup.exe file in that same
https://myportal.fanucamerica.com/home.
Note: If you need assistance logging into the portal
folder.
call FANUC.
20XX Note: You may need to display file extensions in Windows 1-888-326-8287, then 1 (Robotics) and 2
File Explorer to identify the .exe file. (Spare Parts)
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2. Select PC Software Registration

Note: If you do not yet have an account, instead of
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3. Right-click the setup.exe file and choose from the FANUC myportal.
Sign In, press Create Portal Account to create an 20XX Run as administrator.
account and then, once you have an account, you
can sign in. 20XX Note: You will need to make some choices during the
installation process.
Note: To expedite account creation, call FANUC at
20XX
Note: If your serial number is not found, please check
1-888-326-8287, then 1 (Robotics) and 2 (Spare Parts). Caution: Failure to make appropriate choices during under the software subscription/registration tab.
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software installation might require re-installation. Go to
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 3. Input your software serial numbers (Obtained from D. Creating a ROBOGUIDE 8. Select the Robot Application/Tool and press Next. Page 2
your FANUC sales representative, the FANUC Spare
Parts group, a sticker on the ROBOGUIDE installation
workcell 3. Once the virtual TP appears, try clearing any
alarms as you would on an actual robot by
media, or from the second page of your sales order To test the installation, you can create a default basic ROBOGU- pressing the RESET button.
acknowledgment), software codes 1 & 2 (Obtained IDE workcell to that has a generic robot with a selectable software
from the License Manager, see step 5), and email
address in the PC software registration page.
version, a generic robot model, and no added software options. 4. Once the alarms are cleared you can test-jog individual
motors in JOINT and WORLD mode (like you would with a
Note: Windows 10 is shown in the steps below. Other real robot) to verify there are no obvious errors with the
operating systems might look different. ROBOGUIDE installation.
Make sure the you are using the correct Part Number. Note:
1. Press Windows Start. Free Mode allows all axis to move freely.
Translation Mode keeps wrist orientation and moves along
9. Select the Robot Model and press Next. the Cartesian plane of the tool frame.
2. Expand the FANUC Robotics folder and select Rotation Mode rotates about the defined active tool frame.
Custom Mode is a user defined mode.
[email protected] HandlingPRO (or the product you installed and registered).

Testing a workcell is complete.

Note: If you need assistance, contact FANUC at the For additional help, go to F. ROBOGUIDE Tutorial.
number indicated in step C1.

4. Select Register Serial after adding your product F. ROBOGUIDE Tutorial

information and you will receive an email with the
registration keys. 10. Press Next to accept no additional motion groups For more in-depth tutorials, we recommend using ROBOGUIDE Help.

1. With ROBOGUIDE open, press Help on the toolbar.

3. Press New Cell. 11. Press Next to accept no additional options.
12. Press Finish to accept and create the workcell. 2. Select ROBOGUIDE Tutorial.
5. Open the License Manager.
Note: Windows 10 is shown in the steps below. Other 4. Select the PRO package you have purchased and press 13. If asked questions on the Teach Pendant (TP), answer
operating systems might look different. Next. according to preference.
a) Press Windows Start. The following ROBOGUIDE tutorials are available:
14. ROBOGUIDE will finish creating the workcell and Basic Tutorials
automatically open it upon completion.
b) Select the arrow Tutorial 1 – Workcell creation, object layout, jogging robot,
next to FANUC Robotics simulation program creation
to expand the content. Creating a ROBOGUIDE workcell is complete. Tutorial 2 – Multi-hand EOATs, machines, I/O interconnections,
To test your workcell, go to E. Testing a workcell. machine tool simulation
Creation of virtual robot from backup data of real robots
c) Right-click on License
R-30iB Plus Tutorial – Operation of the virtual Teach Pendant –
Manager, select More and
5. Press Next to accept the default name. 4D Graphics, jogging, program creation and execution
then choose Run as
Administrator to bring up E. Advanced Tutorials
Testing a workcell
ROBOGUIDE

the License Manager CAD-to-Path

screen. MotionPRO - Cycle Time, Path, Reducer Life, Power Optimizations
Note: WeldPRO - Coordinated Arc welding between robot and positioner
The workcell should have opened automatically after you WeldPRO - Coordinated Arc welding between four robots
created it. Vision Tutorial - Inspection while in continuous motion
1. If the workcell did not open, open the workcell:
6. Input the registration keys into the PC licensing Congratulations! ROBOGUIDE Installation is complete.

manager and register your product. 6. Press Next to accept the default creation method. a) Press Windows Start.

For more information

b) Select HandlingPRO.

To access controller, robot, or application-specific

manuals, scan the QR Code to the right or go to
https://www.fanucamerica.com/qr/edocs.

7. Select the Robot Software Version and press Next. c) Press Open Cell.
United States: 1-888-326-8287
Canada: 1-905-812-2300
Mexico: + 52 (449) 922-8000
South America: + 55 (11) 3619-0599
d) Select your workcell from the list and press Open.
Or, select your region at https://www.fanuc.com.
You have successfully registered your ROBOGUIDE software.
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