OLP3 stops at startup with the message cannot execute without access key when its required hardware access key is unavailable. The available evidence identifies that key as a dongle connected to the computer's parallel port.
Identify the OLP3 startup failure
This is a licensing prerequisite failure, not evidence of a damaged robot program or failed IRB 2000 connection. OLP3 checks for the access key before opening, so troubleshooting communications or program-transfer settings cannot resolve this startup condition.
Check the hardware access key
- Record the exact startup message and confirm that it reads
cannot execute without access key. - Inspect the computer's parallel port for the OLP3 dongle.
- If no dongle is present, treat the missing access key as the confirmed startup blocker. Reinstalling the same downloaded software does not supply the required hardware.
- If a dongle is present but OLP3 still reports the error, the evidence does not identify a supported repair procedure; verify the key and software through an official ABB support channel.
Assess replacement and backup options
| Option | Evidence-supported result | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| OLP3 without its dongle | Stops with the access-key message | Cannot be used as installed |
| SPORT S3 demo | Reports No hardwearlock......
|
Does not establish a dongle-free workaround |
| Replacement dongle or different transfer software | No source or compatible product is identified | Confirm availability and IRB 2000 compatibility with ABB before relying on it |
Do not assume that another downloaded package removes the licensing dependency: the evaluated SPORT S3 demo also requested a hardware lock. Before selecting a replacement, require confirmation that it can save programs from the IRB 2000 and that its licensing hardware is available.
Verification criteria
The immediate repair is verified only when OLP3 opens without the access-key message. A replacement workflow is verified only after it saves an IRB 2000 program to the PC and the saved file can be identified for recovery; the evidence does not provide the commands or connection settings needed for that transfer.
FAQ
Why does OLP3 say cannot execute without access key?
OLP3 requires a hardware access-key dongle connected to the PC's parallel port. Without that dongle, the program does not start.
Can I run OLP3 without the parallel-port dongle?
No dongle-free procedure is established by the available evidence. Reinstalling the downloaded program does not provide the missing hardware key.
Can SPORT S3 save IRB 2000 programs without a dongle?
The evaluated SPORT S3 demo displayed No hardwearlock......, so it does not establish a dongle-free alternative. Confirm both IRB 2000 transfer compatibility and licensing requirements before adopting another package.