Planning illustration: equipment records, interface review and a written verification scope. Not a wiring diagram or proof of compatibility.
Start with the exact equipment
An existing welding machine may be worth retaining, but a matching connector or protocol name does not establish compatibility. Ask the supplier and integrator to review the exact power source, robot controller and required functions together. This CBOXTEC checklist supports purchasing discussions; installation and testing belong to qualified personnel.
Build an interface record
- Power source: manufacturer, model, firmware and installed options.
- Robot: controller model, software version and communication options.
- Interface: module identifier, protocol or signal type, manual revision and required accessories.
- Functions: start/stop, program selection, ready/fault feedback and process data required by the application.
Assign verification responsibility
Ask who confirms each function, supplies missing hardware or software, performs testing and records acceptance. Keep unverified items open in the quotation scope. Separate the equipment budget from integration work and agree what happens if the retained machine cannot provide a required function.
Manufacturer example
The Fronius ROB 4000/5000 manual identifies supported power-source families and minimum firmware versions. It also distinguishes functions available on different interfaces. These are model-specific examples, not evidence that a CBOXTEC configuration supports those devices.
Source: Fronius, ROB 4000 / 5000, ROB TSt MIG/MAG, Basics and Robot interface features; accessed 17 September 2026. Fronius.
FAQ
Does a shared protocol prove compatibility?
No. Confirm the exact configuration and required functions in writing.
Must the existing welder be replaced?
Not necessarily. Compare documented integration requirements with the scope of a replacement proposal.
Is a successful communication test enough?
No. Agree functional tests and application acceptance separately; communication alone does not establish weld quality or system safety.