ABB IRB 920T Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the SCARA Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 920T is a four-axis SCARA robot with a payload of 6 kg, a reach of 450–650 mm and ±0.01–0.02 mm repeatability, listed from USD 23,600. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The IRB 920T is a four-axis SCARA robot with a 6 kg payload, a reach of 450, 550 or 650 mm and repeatability of ±0.01 to ±0.02 mm. It is built for fast assembly, pick-and-place and material handling in electronics manufacturing, and is listed from USD 23,600.
ABB IRB 920T at a Glance
Payload: 6 kg
Reach: 450–650 mm
Axes: 4
Repeatability: ±0.01–0.02 mm
Controller: ABB OmniCore
Price: from USD 23,600
ABB IRB 920T Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 920T.
Specification | ABB IRB 920T |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 920T |
Robot type | Four-axis SCARA robot |
Payload | 6 kg |
Reach | 450–650 mm |
Axes | 4 |
Repeatability | ±0.01–0.02 mm |
Controller | ABB OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1, EN ISO 13849-1 Cat. 3, PL d |
Starting price | From USD 23,600 |
Detailed Technical Data
4 axes
Max. payload 6 kg
Reach 450 mm (repeatability ±0.01 mm), 550 mm (±0.02 mm) or 650 mm (±0.02 mm)
Mass 22, 23 or 24 kg
Protection IP30, IP54 and cleanroom ISO 5 optional
Controller OmniCore E10, C30 or C90XT
Design and Build Quality
The robot weighs 22, 23 or 24 kg depending on reach. It is rated IP30, with IP54 and ISO 5 cleanroom versions available, and runs on the OmniCore E10, C30 or C90XT controller. The 450 mm version holds ±0.01 mm; the 550 and 650 mm versions hold ±0.02 mm.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 920T runs on the ABB OmniCore controller. OmniCore is ABB's current robot controller family.
RAPID and RobotStudio
Programs are written in ABB's RAPID language and can be created, simulated and tested offline in RobotStudio before they are loaded to the robot.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs.
ABB IRB 920T Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 920T are assembly, material handling, small parts transfer and testing.
Electronics Assembly
The robot places and assembles components at high speed on electronics production lines.
Pick and Place
Three reach options let users match the robot to tray, conveyor and fixture layouts.
Testing and Small-Parts Transfer
The IRB 920T loads test stations and transfers small parts between processes.
ABB IRB 920T Price and Value
The ABB IRB 920T is listed from USD 23,600 on All Things Cobots. The controller configuration, end effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
6 kg payload
±0.01 mm repeatability on the 450 mm version
22 to 24 kg robot weight
IP54 and ISO 5 cleanroom versions available
Runs on OmniCore
Cons
IP30 as standard
Reach of at most 650 mm
±0.02 mm repeatability on the longer versions
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 920T?
The IRB 920T fits electronics manufacturers that want a fast SCARA on ABB's current OmniCore platform. For heavier parts, look at the IRB 930.
See the full ABB IRB 920T product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 920T FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 920T cost?
The ABB IRB 920T is listed from USD 23,600 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the ABB IRB 920T?
The IRB 920T has a payload of 6 kg and a reach of 450–650 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 920T?
Its published repeatability is ±0.01–0.02 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 920T have?
The IRB 920T has 4 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 920T use?
It runs on the ABB OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 920T?
Its published protection rating is IP30, IP54 and cleanroom ISO 5 optional.
What is the ABB IRB 920T used for?
Typical applications are assembly, material handling, small parts transfer and testing.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
