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How to Install the Beacon URCap (PolyScope 5)

Install the Beacon URCap on your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope 5. Covers downloading the URCap, installing via the teach pendant, and the post-install configurations.

Written by Doug Ayers

This article is for robots running PolyScope 5. If your robot runs PolyScope X, see How to Install the Beacon URCap (PolyScope X).

For security, never use a USB drive or files from untrusted sources. If in doubt, contact your IT department or Beacon Support.

The Beacon URCap lets you program your robot from a supported device without needing teach-pendant programming knowledge. You'll download the URCap to a USB drive, then install it on the teach pendant.

Already have a Beacon URCap installed? Uninstall the old version before you install this one.

Before You Start

  • Have a computer to download the URCap file.

  • Have a USB drive to transfer the file to the robot.

Step 1: Download the URCap

  1. On a computer, download the Beacon URCap file.

  2. Copy the file to your USB drive.

  3. Make sure no other files are on the USB drive.

Step 2: Install on the Teach Pendant

  1. Insert the USB drive into the port at the top of your robot's teach pendant.

  2. On the teach pendant, open the menu.

    PolyScope 5 home screen with the menu open

  3. Tap Settings.

    PolyScope 5 menu with Settings highlighted

  4. Tap System.

    PolyScope 5 Settings screen with System highlighted

  5. Tap URCaps.

    PolyScope 5 System screen showing URCaps

  6. Tap the plus icon (+) to add a URCap.

    PolyScope 5 URCaps screen showing the plus icon

  7. Tap your USB drive in the file list (it may be named usbdisk).

    PolyScope 5 file browser showing the USB drive

  8. Select the Beacon URCap file, then tap Open.

    PolyScope 5 file browser with the Beacon URCap file selected

  9. Tap Restart when prompted.

    PolyScope 5 restart prompt

How to Verify

After the teach pendant restarts, Beacon should appear under Settings > System > URCaps in the Active URCaps list.

If you see a safety fault after the restart, reapply Beacon's safety settings. See Troubleshooting C203A0 Safety Settings Mismatch (PolyScope 5).

Still Need Help?

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