ABB IRB 930 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 12–22 kg SCARA Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 930 is a four-axis SCARA robot with a payload of 12–22 kg, a reach of 850–1050 mm and ±0.01–0.02 mm repeatability, listed from USD 30,000. 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 930 is a high-payload SCARA robot with a payload of 12 or 22 kg, a reach of 850 or 1050 mm and repeatability of ±0.01 to ±0.02 mm. It is built for fast point-to-point work such as assembly, pick-and-place, material handling and screwdriving, and is listed from USD 30,000.
ABB IRB 930 at a Glance
Payload: 12–22 kg
Reach: 850–1050 mm
Axes: 4
Repeatability: ±0.01–0.02 mm
Controller: ABB OmniCore
Price: from USD 30,000
ABB IRB 930 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 930.
Specification | ABB IRB 930 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 930 |
Robot type | Four-axis SCARA robot |
Payload | 12–22 kg |
Reach | 850–1050 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 30,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
IRB 930-12/0.85: payload 12 kg, reach 850 mm, repeatability ±0.01 mm
IRB 930-12/1.05: payload 12 kg, reach 1050 mm, repeatability ±0.02 mm
IRB 930-22/1.05: payload 22 kg, reach 1050 mm, repeatability ±0.02 mm
Mounting table
Protection IP30
Controller OmniCore E10, C30 or C90XT
Design and Build Quality
The robot is table mounted, is rated IP30 and runs on the OmniCore E10, C30 or C90XT controller. Variants are the IRB 930-12/0.85 at ±0.01 mm, the 12/1.05 at ±0.02 mm and the 22/1.05 at ±0.02 mm.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 930 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 930 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 930 are assembly, pick-and-place, material handling and screwdriving.
Heavy-Part Assembly
A 22 kg payload lets a SCARA handle parts and tools that normally need a six-axis robot, while keeping SCARA speed.
Screwdriving
The rigid SCARA structure carries screwdriving spindles and presses fasteners accurately.
Pick-and-Place and Material Handling
Reaches of 850 or 1050 mm cover trays, conveyors and fixtures in larger stations.
ABB IRB 930 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 930 is listed from USD 30,000 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
Payload of 12 or 22 kg on a SCARA
±0.01 mm repeatability on the 850 mm version
Reach of 850 or 1050 mm
Runs on OmniCore E10, C30 or C90XT
Cons
IP30 protection
Table mounting only
±0.02 mm repeatability on the 1050 mm versions
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 930?
The IRB 930 fits electronics, battery and automotive component makers that need SCARA speed with heavier parts or tools. For lighter work, the IRB 920T costs less.
See the full ABB IRB 930 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 930 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 930 cost?
The ABB IRB 930 is listed from USD 30,000 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 930?
The IRB 930 has a payload of 12–22 kg and a reach of 850–1050 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 930?
Its published repeatability is ±0.01–0.02 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 930 have?
The IRB 930 has 4 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 930 use?
It runs on the ABB OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 930 be mounted?
Published mounting options: table.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 930?
Its published protection rating is IP30.
What is the ABB IRB 930 used for?
Typical applications are assembly, pick-and-place, material handling and screwdriving.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
