ABB IRB-2600 vs Integrated Signaling Device
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and Integrated Signaling Device (WERMA) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland

- Integrated Signaling DeviceGermany

Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments

- Integrated Signaling Device0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD

- Integrated Signaling DeviceContact for quote

Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE

- Integrated Signaling DeviceACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm

- Integrated Signaling Device—

IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- Integrated Signaling DeviceIP54

IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s

- Integrated Signaling Device—

MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7

- Integrated Signaling Devicecontinuous 24 7

Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes

- Integrated Signaling Device—

E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported

- Integrated Signaling Device—

IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based

- Integrated Signaling Device—

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD

- Integrated Signaling DeviceContact for quote

Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global

- Integrated Signaling Deviceglobal

Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days

- Integrated Signaling Device—

Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs

- Integrated Signaling Device—

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 15 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | global |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 days | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Safety I/O Pairs, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO)
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ABB IRB-2600 | Integrated Signaling Device |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
Integrated Signaling Device has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-2600 and Integrated Signaling Device?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Integrated Signaling Device is made by WERMA, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and Integrated Signaling Device compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-2600 scores 80.7 on the Robo Score. Integrated Signaling Device scores 48.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and Integrated Signaling Device in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ABB IRB-2600 and Integrated Signaling Device?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-2600 vs Integrated Signaling Device compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.