I have a B&R APC820 controller, model 5PC820.SX01-01, which is currently not configured. I would like to configure it and test its communication with an 8BVI0055HWD0.000-1 ACOPOSmulti servo drive.
The APC820 has a 10 GB CompactFlash card. I installed Windows XP Embedded SP3, and the APC820 boots successfully into Windows.
I would appreciate guidance on the following points:
Which version of B&R Automation Studio is compatible with the APC820 and Windows XP?
Is a trial or temporary license available for testing and commissioning?
Which B&R software, cables, and communication interfaces are required to connect my engineering PC to the APC820?
Can the servo drive be configured directly from the APC820, or must I create and download an Automation Studio project from an engineering PC?
How can I configure the servo drive and test basic communication and motion safely?
Is ARwin required? If so, which version is compatible with this APC820 and servo drive?
Are any special drivers or settings required for communication between the APC820 and the 8BVI servo drive?
My objective is to create a basic B&R project, establish communication between the APC820 and the servo drive, and perform a safe motor test.
Any advice regarding the correct Automation Studio version, required hardware, licensing, communication settings, and commissioning procedure would be greatly appreciated.
For the APC820 there are hardware upgrades for ASV 3.0 and AS V4.0. 5PC820.SX01-01 | B&R Industrial Automation
So probably AS V4.12 could work. You need for ARWin an old AR Runtime version 4.5, but perhaps AR embedded could also work.
This is an old system. Was the system not delivered with licenses/dongles ?
If you give a serial number of the device on B&R website in Search-field you would be able to get more information.
Normally the connection is made with a powerlink card placed in the 5PC820.SX01-01.
I do not currently have any licenses or hardware dongles, so I would like to use a free trial or evaluation license provided by B&R, if available.
Could you please share the official download link for Automation Studio V4.12, along with the relevant installation and configuration documentation?
I would also appreciate any advice on getting started with my APC820 and ACOPOSmulti servo drive, including the required Automation Runtime version and licenses needed to test communication and basic motion.
You can get a login to the website if you write to your local B&R orders/ client relations team. And then enter the serial number to the website for more information on your product.
We have a number of training and learning materials to get yourself familiarised with our system , B&R offers a wide range of resources, from online courses to in person trainings. You can learn more on our website at this page: Automation Academy | B&R Industrial Automation
Some online courses are free after creating an account on our website, others are paid.
Thank you both for your helpful replies and guidance. I really appreciate your support.
I am new to the B&R automation environment and am currently learning how to work with the APC820 and ACOPOSmulti servo drive.
I have successfully installed Automation Studio V4.12 and obtained the 90-day trial licenses. I also tried installing the hardware upgrade package for the APC820, but the APC820 still does not appear in the hardware component list in Automation Studio.
Could you please advise me on how to resolve this issue? I would also appreciate any step-by-step guides or documentation explaining how to configure the APC820 in Automation Studio, select the appropriate Automation Runtime version, establish communication with the ACOPOSmulti drive via POWERLINK, and perform a basic motion test.
As I am still getting familiar with the B&R platform, any beginner-friendly resources or practical examples would be greatly appreciated.
I am now using Automation Studio V4.12 and have successfully established communication with the APC820. However, after installing Automation Runtime A4.73 on a new CompactFlash card, the APC820 reports a license violation. I do not have a runtime license dongle.
I have obtained the 90-day trial license for Automation Studio. Is a separate trial or evaluation license available for Automation Runtime on the APC820? If so, could you please explain how to obtain and activate it?
I would like to test communication with the ACOPOSmulti drive via POWERLINK and perform a basic motion test. Is there an official temporary licensing option for this purpose?
