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General Beacon Knowledge

Learn how to use the Beacon app

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Getting Started - Install Beacon on your RobotLearn how to register a new robot with your organization.
Beacon Supported PlatformsLearn how to get the Beacon app on all your favorite devices

Robot

Networking RequirementsInternet firewall requirements for Beacon — the outbound domains and ports your IT department must allow so your robot and the Beacon app stay connected. Includes how to verify the…
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.
How to Install the Beacon URCap (PolyScope X)Install the Beacon URCap on your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope X. Covers downloading the URCap, installing via the teach pendant, and the post-install configurations.
How to Set Your Robot's Date and Time (PolyScope 5)Set the date and time on a Universal Robots PolyScope 5 cobot. Beacon syncs the clock automatically when the robot is online, or you may set it manually on the…
How to Set Your Robot's Date and Time (PolyScope X)Set the date and time on a Universal Robots PolyScope X cobot. Beacon syncs the clock automatically when the robot is online.
How to Register a Robot (PolyScope 5)Add a Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope 5 to your Beacon organization. Get the registration code from the teach pendant and enter it in the Beacon app.
How to Register a Robot (PolyScope X)Add a Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope X to your Beacon organization. Get the registration code from the teach pendant and enter it in the Beacon app.
How to Uninstall the Beacon URCap (PolyScope 5)Remove the Beacon URCap from your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope 5.
How to Uninstall the Beacon URCap (PolyScope X)Remove the Beacon URCap from your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope X.
How to Set Your Robot's Passwords (PolyScope 5)Set the administrator, operator, and safety passwords on your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope 5, using the teach pendant.
How to Set Your Robot's Passwords (PolyScope X)Set the administrator, operator, and safety passwords on your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope X, using the teach pendant.
How to Power On, Power Off, or Restart a Robot (PolyScope X)Power on, power off, or restart your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope X from the teach pendant menu. For when you start a shift, shut down for the night, or…
How to Configure Network Settings (PolyScope 5)Set up your Universal Robots cobot's network connection on PolyScope 5. Choose DHCP or a static IP so the robot can reach Beacon.
How to Configure Network Settings (PolyScope X)Set up your Universal Robots cobot's network connection on PolyScope X. Choose DHCP or a static IP so the robot can reach Beacon.
How to Power On, Power Off, or Restart a Robot (PolyScope 5)Power on, power off, or restart your Universal Robots cobot running PolyScope 5 using the Power Button on the teach pendant. For when you start a shift, shut down for…
How to Update the Robot Operating SystemUpdate your Universal Robots cobot's PolyScope operating system (also called URSoftware or robot software). Choose the guide for PolyScope 5 or PolyScope X.
How to Initialize the Robot Arm (PolyScope X)Release the joint brakes and prepare your robot arm for operation on PolyScope X. Covers the initialization status icons and step-by-step startup sequence.
How to Initialize the Robot Arm (PolyScope 5)Release the joint brakes and prepare your robot arm for operation on PolyScope 5. Covers the initialization status indicators and step-by-step startup sequence.
Managing Your Robots in BeaconLearn how to active, deactivate, reactivate, and move robots between teams
How to Power On, Power Off, or Restart a RobotPower on, power off, or restart your Universal Robots cobot from the teach pendant. Choose the steps for your robot's operating system — PolyScope 5 or PolyScope X.
How to Initialize the Robot ArmRelease the joint brakes and prepare your robot arm for operation. Choose the steps for your robot's operating system — PolyScope 5 or PolyScope X.
Robot Status IconsLearn about robot status icons and colors
How to Register a RobotAdd a new Universal Robots cobot to your Beacon organization. Choose the steps for your robot's operating system — PolyScope 5 or PolyScope X.
How to Deactivate a RobotLearn how to deactivate a robot for replacement or ownership transfer
How to Reactivate a RobotLearn how to reactivate your robot with Beacon
How to View Robots for a TeamLearn how to find robots in Beacon
How to Assign a Robot to a TeamLearn how to reassign a robot to another team in Beacon
How to Install the Beacon URCapInstall the Beacon URCap on your Universal Robots cobot so you can program it from your phone or tablet. Choose the steps for your robot's operating system — PolyScope 5…
How to Uninstall the Beacon URCapRemove the Beacon URCap from your Universal Robots cobot. Usually done before installing a new version or when asked by Beacon Support. Choose the steps for your robot's operating system…
How to Update the Robot Operating System (PolyScope 5)Update PolyScope 5, your robot's operating system (also called URSoftware or robot software), using a USB drive and the teach pendant.
How to Update the Robot Operating System (PolyScope X)Update PolyScope X, your robot's operating system (also called URSoftware or robot software), using a USB drive and the teach pendant.
Robot Software MaintenanceLearn how to schedule and apply robot updates
How to Set Your Robot's Date and TimeSet your Universal Robots cobot's clock so the robot can connect to Beacon. Choose the steps for your robot's operating system — PolyScope 5 or PolyScope X.
UR20 3PE Switch Usage
How to Set Your Robot's PasswordsSet the administrator, operator, and safety passwords on your Universal Robots cobot. Choose the steps for your robot's operating system — PolyScope 5 or PolyScope X.
PolyScope X Control Box UpgradeUpgrade your robot's controller from PolyScope 5 to PolyScope X