Kuka KR C4 compact Manual
Below you will find brief information for KR C4 compact. The KR C4 compact is a robot controller designed for KUKA small robots. It features a control PC, power unit, safety logic, and smartPAD interface. It can be installed in a 19" rack and offers various interfaces for connectivity and safety functions, including X11 and Ethernet.
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Controller
KR C4 compact
Specification
KUKA Deutschland GmbH
KR C4 compact
Issued: 20.04.2018
Version: Spez KR C4 compact V10
KR C4 compact
© Copyright 2018
KUKA Deutschland GmbH
Zugspitzstraße 140
D-86165 Augsburg
Germany
This documentation or excerpts therefrom may not be reproduced or disclosed to third parties without the express permission of KUKA Deutschland GmbH.
Other functions not described in this documentation may be operable in the controller. The user has no claims to these functions, however, in the case of a replacement or service work.
We have checked the content of this documentation for conformity with the hardware and software described. Nevertheless, discrepancies cannot be precluded, for which reason we are not able to guarantee total conformity. The information in this documentation is checked on a regular basis, however, and necessary corrections will be incorporated in the subsequent edition.
Subject to technical alterations without an effect on the function.
KIM-PS5-DOC
Translation of the original documentation
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction
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2 Purpose
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3 Product description
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Motherboard D3076-K PC interfaces ...............................................................
Motherboard D3236-K PC interfaces ...............................................................
Motherboard D3445-K PC interfaces ...............................................................
4 Technical data
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REACH duty to communicate information acc. to Art. 33 of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006
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External EMERGENCY STOP device ..................................................................
External safety stop 1 and external safety stop 2 .................................................
Options for moving the manipulator without drive energy ....................................
Overview of operating modes and safety functions ...................................................
Checking machine data and safety configuration ............................................
Decommissioning, storage and disposal ..............................................................
6 Planning
Wiring example for E-STOP circuit and safeguard ...............................................
Wiring example for safe inputs and outputs .........................................................
Schematic circuit diagram for enabling switches ..................................................
SafeOperation via Ethernet safety interface (optional) .........................................
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Reversing the battery discharge protection measures ...............................................
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1.1
Introduction
Industrial robot documentation
The industrial robot documentation consists of the following parts:
Documentation for the manipulator
Documentation for the robot controller
Operating and programming instructions for the System Software
Instructions for options and accessories
Parts catalog on storage medium
Each of these sets of instructions is a separate document.
1.2
Safety
Representation of warnings and notes
These warnings are relevant to safety and
must
be observed.
These warnings mean that it is certain or highly probable that death or severe injuries
will
occur, if no precautions are taken.
Notices
These warnings mean that death or severe injuries
may
occur, if no precautions are taken.
These warnings mean that minor injuries
may
occur, if no precautions are taken.
These warnings mean that damage to property
may
occur, if no precautions are taken.
These warnings contain references to safety-relevant information or general safety measures.
These warnings do not refer to individual hazards or individual precautionary measures.
This warning draws attention to procedures which serve to prevent or remedy emergencies or malfunctions:
The following procedure must be followed exactly!
Procedures marked with this warning
must
be followed exactly.
These notices serve to make your work easier or contain references to further information.
Tip to make your work easier or reference to further information.
1.3
Trademarks
Windows
is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
EtherCAT®
is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
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1.4
Terms used
Term
CIP Safety
CIP Safety®
is a trademark of ODVA.
CCU_SR
CIB_SR
Dual NIC card
EDS
EMD
EMC
KCB
KEB
KEI
KLI
KOI
KONI
KPC
KPP_SR
KRL
KSB
KSI
KSP_SR
KSS
Manipulator
PMB_SR
RDC
SATA connections
USB
EA
Description
C
ommon
I
ndustrial
P
rotocol Safety
CIP Safety is an Ethernet/IP-based safety interface for connecting a safety PLC to the robot controller. (PLC = master, robot controller = slave)
C
abinet
C
ontrol
U
nit
S
mall
R
obot
C
abinet
I
nterface
B
oard
S
mall
R
obot
Dual network card
E
lectronic
D
ata
S
torage (memory card)
E
lectronic
M
astering
D
evice
Electromagnetic compatibility
K
UKA
C
ontroller
B
us
K
UKA
E
xtension
B
us
K
UKA
E
xtension
I
nterface
K
UKA
L
ine
I
nterface. Connection to higher-level control infrastructure (PLC, archiving)
K
UKA
O
ption
I
nterface
K
UKA
O
ption
N
etwork
I
nterface
Control PC
K
UKA
P
ower
P
ack
S
mall
R
obot
KUKA robot programming language (
K
UKA
R
obot
L
anguage)
K
UKA
S
ystem
B
us. Internal KUKA bus for internal networking of the controllers with each other
K
UKA
S
ervice
I
nterface
K
UKA
S
ervo
P
ack Small Robot
K
UKA
S
ystem
S
oftware
The robot arm and the associated electrical installations
P
ower
M
anagement
B
oard
S
mall
R
obot
R
esolver
D
igital
C
onverter
Data bus for exchanging data between the processor and the hard drive
U
niversal
S
erial
B
us. Bus system for connecting additional devices to a computer
External axis (linear unit, Posiflex)
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2.1
2 Purpose
Purpose
Target group
This documentation is aimed at users with the following knowledge and skills:
Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic systems
Advanced knowledge of the robot controller
Advanced knowledge of the Windows operating system
For optimal use of our products, we recommend that our customers take part in a course of training at KUKA College. Information about the training program can be found at www.kuka.com or can be obtained directly from our subsidiaries.
2.2
Use
Misuse
Intended use
The robot controller KR C4 compact is intended solely for operating the following components:
KUKA industrial robots
Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be misuse and is not allowed. This includes e.g.:
Use as a climbing aid
Operation outside the permissible operating parameters
Use in potentially explosive environments
Use in underground mining
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Product description
Description of the industrial robot
The industrial robot consists of the following components:
Manipulator
Robot controller smartPAD teach pendant
Connecting cables
Software
Options, accessories
3 Product description
3.2
Fig. 3-1: Example of an industrial robot
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Manipulator
Control panel
Connecting cable for smartPAD
Robot controller
Connecting cable, data cable
Connecting cable, motor cable
Device connection cable
Overview of the robot controller
The robot controller is used for controlling the following systems:
KUKA small robots
The robot controller consists of the following components:
Control PC
Power unit
Safety logic smartPAD teach pendant
Connection panel
The robot controller can be installed in a 19" rack.
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Fig. 3-2: Overview of KR C4 compact
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Control unit (control box)
Power unit (drive box)
Control box
The control box consists of the following components:
Fig. 3-3: Overview of control box
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Fan
Hard drive
Cabinet Control Unit, Small
Robot (CCU_SR)
Interfaces in the cover
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Main switch
Interfaces
Low-voltage power supply unit 9
Memory card (EDS) 10
Options
Motherboard
11 Batteries
3.3.1
Control PC
Components
The control PC (KPC) includes the following components:
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Functions
3 Product description
Motherboard
Processor
Heat sink
Memory modules
Hard drive
LAN Dual NIC network card (not present on all motherboard variants)
Optional modules, e.g. field bus cards
The control PC (KPC) is responsible for the following functions of the robot controller:
Graphical user interface
Program creation, correction, archiving, and maintenance
Sequence control
Path planning
Control of the drive circuit
Monitoring
Safety equipment
Communication with external periphery (other controllers, host computers,
PCs, network)
3.3.2
Cabinet Control Unit, Small Robot
Description
Functions
The Cabinet Control Unit, Small Robot (CCU_SR) is the central power distributor and communication interface for all components of the robot controller.
The CCU_SR consists of the Cabinet Interface Board, Small Robot (CIB_SR) and the Power Management Board, Small Robot (PMB_SR). All data are transferred via this internal communication interface to the controller for further processing. If the mains voltage fails, the control components continue to be powered by batteries until the position data are saved and the controller has shut down. The charge and quality of the batteries are checked by means of a load test.
The CCU_SR also incorporates sensing, control and switching functions. The output signals are provided as electrically isolated outputs.
Communication interface for the components of the robot controller
Safe inputs and outputs
Contactor activation
4 floating outputs
9 safe inputs
Teach pendant plugged in
Mastering test
6 Fast Measurement inputs for customer applications
Fan power supply monitoring
Temperature sensing:
Control box internal temperature
The following components are connected to the KPC via the KUKA Controller Bus:
Drive box
Resolver digital converter
The following operator panels and service devices are connected to the control PC via the KUKA System Bus:
KUKA Operator Panel Interface
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Diagnostic LEDs
Electronic Data Storage interface
Power supply with battery backup
Drive box
KUKA smartPAD
Multi-core control PC
Resolver Digital Converter (RDC)
Power supply without battery backup
Motor brakes
Customer interface
3.3.3
Low-voltage power supply unit
Description
The low-voltage power supply unit provides power to the components of the robot controller.
A green LED indicates the operating state of the low-voltage power supply unit.
3.3.4
Batteries
Description
In the event of a power failure, or if the power is switched off, the batteries enable the robot controller to be shut down in a controlled manner. The batteries are charged via the CCU and the charge is checked and indicated.
3.3.5
Mains filter
Description
The mains filter (interference suppressor filter) suppresses interference voltages on the power cable.
3.4
Drive box (Drive Configuration (DC))
The drive box consists of the following components:
Fig. 3-4: Overview of drive box
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Functions
3 Product description
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Motor connector X20
Brake resistor
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Mains filter
KUKA Servo Pack, Small Robot (KSP_SR)
Fans 3 KUKA Power Pack, Small Robot (KPP_SR)
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The drive box performs the following functions:
Generation of the intermediate circuit voltage
Control of the motors
Control of the brakes
Checking of intermediate circuit voltage in braking mode
3.5
Overview
Note
Description of interfaces
The connection panel of the robot controller consists as standard of connections for the following cables:
Device connection cable
Motor cable, data cable smartPAD cable
Peripheral cables
The configuration of the connection panel varies according to the customerspecific version and the options required.
The following safety interfaces can be configured in the robot controller:
Discrete safety interface X11
Ethernet safety interface X66
PROFIsafe KLI or
CIP Safety KLI
The discrete safety interface X11 and the Ethernet safety interface
X66 cannot be connected and used together.
Only one of the safety interfaces can be used at a time.
The configuration of the connection panel varies according to customer requirements and options. In this documentation, the robot controller is described with the maximum configuration.
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Connection panel
Fig. 3-5: KR C4 compact interfaces
1 X11 Safety interface (option)
2 smartPAD connection X19
3 X65 Extension interface
4 X69 Service interface
5 X21 Manipulator interface
6 Ethernet safety interface X66
7 K1 power supply connection
8 Motor connector X20
9 Control PC interfaces
Only safety interface X11 or Ethernet safety interface X66 (PRO-
FIsafe/CIP Safety) can be configured.
All contactor, relay and valve coils that are connected to the robot controller by the user must be equipped with suitable suppressor diodes. RC elements and VCR resistors are not suitable.
KUKA Deutschland GmbH has assembled, tested and supplied the motherboard with an optimum configuration. No liability will be accepted for modifications to the configuration that have not been carried out by KUKA Deutschland GmbH.
3.5.1
Control PC interfaces
Motherboards
The following motherboard variants can be installed in the control PC:
D3076-K
D3236-K
D3445-K
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3.5.1.1
Motherboard D3076-K PC interfaces
Overview
Slot assignment
Fig. 3-6: Motherboard D3076-K interfaces
1 Field bus cards, slots 1 to 4
2 Cover, field bus cards
3 2 USB 2.0 ports
4 DVI-I
5 4 USB 2.0 ports
6 LAN Onboard – KUKA Option Network Interface
KUKA Deutschland GmbH has assembled, tested and supplied the motherboard with an optimum configuration. No liability will be accepted for modifications to the configuration that have not been carried out by KUKA Deutschland GmbH.
Fig. 3-7: Motherboard slot assignment
The PC slots can be fitted with the following plug-in cards:
Slot
6
7
4
5
1
2
3
Type
PCI
PCI
PCI
PCI
PCIe
PCIe
PCIe
Plug-in card
Field bus
Field bus
Field bus
Field bus not available not available
LAN Dual NIC network card
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3.5.1.2
Motherboard D3236-K PC interfaces
Overview
Slot assignment
Fig. 3-8: Motherboard D3236-K interfaces
1 Field bus cards, slots 1 to 2
2 Cover, field bus cards
3 2 USB 3.0 ports
4 DVI-I
5 4 USB 2.0 ports
6 LAN Onboard – KUKA Option Network Interface
KUKA Deutschland GmbH has assembled, tested and supplied the motherboard with an optimum configuration. No liability will be accepted for modifications to the configuration that have not been carried out by KUKA Deutschland GmbH.
Fig. 3-9: Motherboard slot assignment
The PC slots can be fitted with the following plug-in cards:
Slot
5
6
7
3
4
1
2
Type
-
-
-
-
-
PCI
PCI
Plug-in card
Field bus
Field bus
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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3.5.1.3
Motherboard D3445-K PC interfaces
Overview
Slot assignment
Fig. 3-10: Motherboard D3445-K interfaces
1 Field bus cards, slots 1 to 2
2 Cover, field bus cards
3 2 USB 3.0 ports
4 DVI-D
5 Display port
6 4 USB 2.0 ports
7 LAN Onboard – KUKA Option Network Interface
VGA support is possible via DP on VGA adapter. The user interface of the controller can only be displayed on an external monitor if no active operator control device (smartPAD, VRP) is connected to the controller.
KUKA Deutschland GmbH has assembled, tested and supplied the motherboard with an optimum configuration. No liability will be accepted for modifications to the configuration that have not been carried out by KUKA Deutschland GmbH.
Fig. 3-11: Slot assignment, motherboard D3445-K
Slot
1
2
3
Type
PCI
-
PCI
Plug-in card
Field bus
Field bus not available
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Slot
6
7
4
5
Type
-
-
-
PCIe
Plug-in card
not available not available not available not available
3.6
Cooling
Description
The components of the control and power electronics are cooled with ambient air by 2 fans.
Upstream installation of filter mats at the ventilation slits causes an increase in temperature, leading to a reduction in the service life of the installed devices!
Cooling circuit, control box
Cooling circuit, drive box
Fig. 3-12: Cooling circuit, control box
1 Air inlet
2 Fans
3 Air outlet
Fig. 3-13: Cooling circuit, drive box
1 Air inlet
2 Fans
3 Air outlet
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Basic data
Power supply connection
Cabinet type
Color
Number of axes
Weight
Protection rating
Sound level according to
DIN 45635-1
19" chassis
RAL 7016 max. 6
33 kg
IP 20 average: 54 dB (A)
The robot controller may only be connected to grounded-neutral power supply systems.
Rated supply voltage 200 V - 230 V AC, single-phase, two-phase (with grounded neutral
(as symmetrical as possible) between the phases used
Rated supply voltage ±10% Permissible tolerance of rated supply voltage
Mains frequency
Rated power input
Thermal power dissipation
Mains-side fusing
Equipotential bonding
50 Hz ± 1 Hz or 60 Hz ± 1 Hz
2 kVA, see rating plate max. 400 W
2x 16 A slow-blowing (1 (2)x phase;
1x neutral conductor (optional))
The common neutral point for the equipotential bonding conductors and all protective ground conductors is the reference bus of the power unit
Environmental conditions
Ambient temperature during operation
Ambient temperature during storage/transportation with batteries
Ambient temperature during storage/transportation without batteries
Temperature change
Humidity class
+5 ... 45 °C (278 ... 318 K)
-25 ... +40 °C (248 ... 313 K)
-25 ... +70 °C (248 ... 343 K)
Altitude max. 1.1 K/min
3k3 acc. to DIN EN 60721-3-3;
1995
up to 1000 m above mean sea level with no reduction in power
1000 m ... 3000 m above mean sea level with a reduction in power of 5 %/1000 m
To prevent exhaustive discharge and thus destruction of the batteries, the batteries must be recharged at regular intervals according to the storage temperature.
If the storage temperature is +20 °C or lower, the batteries must be recharged every 9 months.
If the storage temperature is between +20 °C and +30 °C, the batteries must be recharged every 6 months.
If the storage temperature is between +30 °C and +40 °C, the batteries must be recharged every 3 months.
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Vibration resistance
Control unit
Control PC
KUKA smartPAD
Cable lengths
Type of loading
During transportation
0.37 g
During continuous operation
0.1 g r.m.s. acceleration (sustained oscillation)
Frequency range (sustained oscillation)
Acceleration (shock in X/Y/Z direction)
Waveform/duration (shock in X/Y/Z direction)
10 g
4...120 Hz
Half-sine/11 ms
2.5 g
If more severe mechanical stress is expected, the controller must be installed on anti-vibration components.
Supply voltage DC 27.1 V ± 0.1 V
Main processor
DIMM memory modules
Hard drive
See shipping version
See shipping version (min. 2 GB)
See shipping version
Supply voltage
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Display
Display size
Interfaces
Weight
Protection rating (without USB stick and USB connection closed with a plug)
20 … 27.1 V DC approx. 24x29x5 cm
3
Touch-sensitive color display
600 x 800 pixels
8.4"
USB
1.1 kg
IP 54
For cable designations, standard lengths and optional lengths, please refer to the operating instructions or assembly instructions of the manipulator and/or the assembly and operating instructions for KR C4 external cabling for robot controllers.
When using smartPAD cable extensions, only two extensions may be used. An overall cable length of 50 m must not be exceeded.
The difference in the cable lengths between the individual channels of the RDC box must not exceed 10 m.
4.1
Dimensions
The dimensions of the robot controller are indicated in the diagram
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Fig. 4-1: Dimensions
1 Top view
2 Front view
3 Side view
4.2
Cabinet Interface Board, Small Robot
CIB_SR outputs
Operating voltage, power contacts
Current via power contact
≤ 30 V
Cable lengths (connection of actuators) min. 10 mA
< 750 mA
< 50 m cable lengths
< 100 m wire length (outgoing and incoming lines)
≥ 1 mm
2
Cable cross-section (connection of actuators)
Switching cycles CIB_SR Service life: 20 years
< 100,000 (corresponds to 13 switching cycles per day)
The module must be exchanged when the number of switching cycles is exceeded.
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CIB_SR inputs
4.3
Switching level of the inputs The state for the inputs is not defined for the voltage range from 5 V to 11 V (transition range). Either the ON state or the OFF state is set.
OFF state for the voltage range from -3 V to
5 V (OFF range).
ON state for the voltage range from 11 V to
30 V (ON range).
> 10 mA Load current with 24 V supply voltage
Load current with 18 V supply voltage
Max. load current
Cable length, terminal - sensor
Cable cross-section, test output - input connection
Capacitive load for the test outputs per channel
Resistive load for the test outputs per channel
> 6.5 mA
< 15 mA
< 50 m, or < 100 m wire length (outgoing and incoming lines)
> 0.5 mm
< 200 nF
< 33 Ω
2
Test outputs A and B are sustained short-circuit proof.
The specified currents flow via the contact element connected to the input. This must be rated for the maximum current of 15 mA.
Dimensions of the smartPAD holder (optional)
The diagram ( >>>
Fig. 4-2 ) shows the dimensions and drilling locations for
mounting on the safety fence.
Fig. 4-2: Dimensions and drilling locations for smartPAD holder
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4.4
Dimensions of handle brackets
Fig. 4-3: Dimensions of handle brackets
4.5
Overview
Plates and labels
The following plates and labels are attached to the robot controller. They must not be removed or rendered illegible. Illegible plates and labels must be replaced.
Designations
Fig. 4-4: Plates and labels
Item Description
1
Robot controller rating plate
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Item Description
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Remove mains connector
Unplug mains connector before opening the housing.
Electric shock hazard
The operating instructions and safety regulations must be read and understood before work is carried out on the robot controller.
The plates may vary slightly from the examples illustrated above depending on the specific cabinet type or as a result of updates.
4.6
REACH duty to communicate information acc. to Art. 33 of Regulation (EC)
1907/2006
On the basis of the information provided by our suppliers, the following components of this product contain substances included on the Candidate List of
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) in a concentration exceeding 0.1 percent by mass. None of these substances are released under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.
Product
CR 2032 button cell
REACH candidate/SVHC substance name
1,2-Dimethoxyethane; Ethylene glycol dimethyl ether (EGDME)
CAS number
110-71-4
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5.1
Safety
General
5.1.1
Liability
Safety information
The device described in this document is either an industrial robot or a component thereof.
Components of the industrial robot:
Manipulator
Robot controller
Teach pendant
Connecting cables
External axes (optional) e.g. linear unit, turn-tilt table, positioner
Software
Options, accessories
The industrial robot is built using state-of-the-art technology and in accordance with the recognized safety rules. Nevertheless, misuse of the industrial robot may constitute a risk to life and limb or cause damage to the industrial robot and to other material property.
The industrial robot may only be used in perfect technical condition in accordance with its designated use and only by safety-conscious persons who are fully aware of the risks involved in its operation. Use of the industrial robot is subject to compliance with this document and with the declaration of incorporation supplied together with the industrial robot. Any functional disorders affecting safety must be rectified immediately.
Information about safety may not be construed against KUKA Deutschland
GmbH. Even if all safety instructions are followed, this is not a guarantee that the industrial robot will not cause personal injuries or material damage.
No modifications may be carried out to the industrial robot without the authorization of KUKA Deutschland GmbH. Additional components (tools, software, etc.), not supplied by KUKA Deutschland GmbH, may be integrated into the industrial robot. The user is liable for any damage these components may cause to the industrial robot or to other material property.
In addition to the Safety chapter, this document contains further safety instructions. These must also be observed.
5.1.2
Misuse
Intended use of the industrial robot
The industrial robot is intended exclusively for the use designated in the “Purpose” chapter of the operating instructions or assembly instructions.
Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be misuse and is not allowed. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from such misuse. The risk lies entirely with the user.
Operation of the industrial robot in accordance with its intended use also requires compliance with the operating and assembly instructions for the individual components, with particular reference to the maintenance specifications.
Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be misuse and is not allowed. This includes e.g.:
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Use as a climbing aid
Operation outside the specified operating parameters
Operation without the required safety equipment
5.1.3
EC declaration of conformity and declaration of incorporation
EC declaration of conformity
Declaration of incorporation
The industrial robot constitutes partly completed machinery as defined by the
EC Machinery Directive. The industrial robot may only be put into operation if the following preconditions are met:
The industrial robot is integrated into a complete system.
or: The industrial robot, together with other machinery, constitutes a complete system.
or: All safety functions and safeguards required for operation in the complete machine as defined by the EC Machinery Directive have been added to the industrial robot.
The complete system complies with the EC Machinery Directive. This has been confirmed by means of a conformity assessment procedure.
The system integrator must issue an EC declaration of conformity for the complete system in accordance with the Machinery Directive. The EC declaration of conformity forms the basis for the CE mark for the system. The industrial robot must always be operated in accordance with the applicable national laws, regulations and standards.
The robot controller has a CE mark in accordance with the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive.
The partly completed machinery is supplied with a declaration of incorporation in accordance with Annex II B of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The assembly instructions and a list of essential requirements complied with in accordance with Annex I are integral parts of this declaration of incorporation.
The declaration of incorporation declares that the start-up of the partly completed machinery is not allowed until the partly completed machinery has been incorporated into machinery, or has been assembled with other parts to form machinery, and this machinery complies with the terms of the EC Machinery
Directive, and the EC declaration of conformity is present in accordance with
Annex II A.
5.1.4
Term
Axis range
Stopping distance
Workspace
User
Terms used
STOP 0, STOP 1 and STOP 2 are the stop definitions according to EN 60204-
1:2006.
Danger zone
Description
Range of each axis, in degrees or millimeters, within which it may move.
The axis range must be defined for each axis.
Stopping distance = reaction distance + braking distance
The stopping distance is part of the danger zone.
Area within which the robot may move. The workspace is derived from the individual axis ranges.
The user of the industrial robot can be the management, employer or delegated person responsible for use of the industrial robot.
The danger zone consists of the workspace and the stopping distances of the manipulator and external axes (optional).
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Term
Service life
Description
The service life of a safety-relevant component begins at the time of delivery of the component to the customer.
The service life is not affected by whether the component is used or not, as safety-relevant components are also subject to aging during storage.
see “smartPAD” KUKA smartPAD
Manipulator
Safety zone
The robot arm and the associated electrical installations
The safety zone is situated outside the danger zone.
Safe operational stop The safe operational stop is a standstill monitoring function. It does not stop the robot motion, but monitors whether the robot axes are stationary. If these are moved during the safe operational stop, a safety stop
STOP 0 is triggered.
Safety STOP 0
The safe operational stop can also be triggered externally.
When a safe operational stop is triggered, the robot controller sets an output to the field bus. The output is set even if not all the axes were stationary at the time of triggering, thereby causing a safety stop STOP 0 to be triggered.
A stop that is triggered and executed by the safety controller. The safety controller immediately switches off the drives and the power supply to the brakes.
Safety STOP 1
Safety STOP 2
Safety options smartPAD
Stop category 0
Note:
This stop is called safety STOP 0 in this document.
A stop that is triggered and monitored by the safety controller. The braking operation is carried out by the non-safety-oriented section of the robot controller and monitored by the safety controller. As soon as the manipulator has stopped, the safety controller deactivates the drives and the power supply of the brakes.
When a safety STOP 1 is triggered, the robot controller sets an output to the field bus.
The safety STOP 1 can also be triggered externally.
Note:
This stop is called safety STOP 1 in this document.
A stop that is triggered and monitored by the safety controller. The braking operation is carried out by the non-safety-oriented section of the robot controller and monitored by the safety controller. The drives remain activated and the brakes released. As soon as the manipulator is at a standstill, a safe operational stop is triggered.
When a safety STOP 2 is triggered, the robot controller sets an output to the field bus.
The safety STOP 2 can also be triggered externally.
Note:
This stop is called safety STOP 2 in this document.
Generic term for options which make it possible to configure additional safe monitoring functions in addition to the standard safety functions.
Example: SafeOperation
Programming device for the robot controller
The smartPAD has all the operator control and display functions required for operating and programming the industrial robot.
The drives are deactivated immediately and the brakes are applied. The manipulator and any external axes (optional) perform path-oriented braking.
Note:
This stop category is called STOP 0 in this document.
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Term
Stop category 1
Stop category 1 -
Drive Ramp Stop
Stop category 2
System integrator
(plant integrator)
T1
T2
External axis
Description
The manipulator and any external axes (optional) perform path-maintaining braking.
Operating mode T1: The drives are deactivated as soon as the robot has stopped, but no later than after 680 ms.
Operating modes T2, AUT (KR C4), AUT EXT (KR C4), EXT
(VKR C4):
The drives are switched off after 1.5 s.
Note:
This stop category is called STOP 1 in this document.
The manipulator and any external axes (optional) perform path-oriented braking.
Operating mode T1: The drives are deactivated as soon as the robot has stopped, but no later than after 680 ms.
Operating modes T2, AUT (KR C4), AUT EXT (KR C4), EXT
(VKR C4):
The drives are switched off after 1.5 s.
Note:
This stop category is called STOP 1 - DRS in this document.
The drives are not deactivated and the brakes are not applied. The manipulator and any external axes (optional) are braked with a pathmaintaining braking ramp.
Note:
This stop category is called STOP 2 in this document.
The system integrator is responsible for safely integrating the industrial robot into a complete system and commissioning it.
Test mode, Manual Reduced Velocity (<= 250 mm/s)
Test mode, Manual High Velocity (> 250 mm/s permissible)
Axis of motion that does not belong to the manipulator, yet is controlled with the robot controller. e.g. KUKA linear unit, turn-tilt table, Posiflex
5.2
User
Personnel
Personnel
The following persons or groups of persons are defined for the industrial robot:
User
Personnel
All persons working with the industrial robot must have read and understood the industrial robot documentation, including the safety chapter.
The user must observe the labor laws and regulations. This includes e.g.:
The user must comply with his monitoring obligations.
The user must carry out briefing at defined intervals.
Personnel must be instructed, before any work is commenced, in the type of work involved and what exactly it entails as well as any hazards which may exist. Instruction must be carried out regularly. Instruction is also required after particular incidents or technical modifications.
Personnel includes:
System integrator
Operators, subdivided into:
Start-up, maintenance and service personnel
Operating personnel
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Cleaning personnel
Installation, exchange, adjustment, operation, maintenance and repair must be performed only as specified in the operating or assembly instructions for the relevant component of the industrial robot and only by personnel specially trained for this purpose.
System integrator
The industrial robot is safely integrated into a complete system by the system integrator.
The system integrator is responsible for the following tasks:
Installing the industrial robot
Connecting the industrial robot
Performing risk assessment
Implementing the required safety functions and safeguards
Issuing the EC declaration of conformity
Attaching the CE mark
Creating the operating instructions for the system
Operators
The operator must meet the following preconditions:
The operator must be trained for the work to be carried out.
Work on the system must only be carried out by qualified personnel. These are people who, due to their specialist training, knowledge and experience, and their familiarization with the relevant standards, are able to assess the work to be carried out and detect any potential hazards.
Work on the electrical and mechanical equipment of the industrial robot may only be carried out by specially trained personnel.
5.3
Workspace, safety zone and danger zone
Workspaces are to be restricted to the necessary minimum size. A workspace must be safeguarded using appropriate safeguards.
The safeguards (e.g. safety gate) must be situated inside the safety zone. In the case of a stop, the manipulator and external axes (optional) are braked and come to a stop within the danger zone.
The danger zone consists of the workspace and the stopping distances of the manipulator and external axes (optional). It must be safeguarded by means of physical safeguards to prevent danger to persons or the risk of material damage.
5.3.1
Determining stopping distances
The system integrator’s risk assessment may indicate that the stopping distances must be determined for an application. In order to determine the stopping distances, the system integrator must identify the safety-relevant points on the programmed path.
When determining the stopping distances, the robot must be moved with the tool and loads which are also used in the application. The robot must be at operating temperature. This is the case after approx. 1 h in normal operation.
During execution of the application, the robot must be stopped at the point from which the stopping distance is to be calculated. This process must be repeated several times with a safety stop 0 and a safety stop 1. The least favorable stopping distance is decisive.
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5.4
A safety stop 0 can be triggered by a safe operational stop via the safety interface, for example. If a safety option is installed, it can be triggered, for instance, by a space violation (e.g. the robot exceeds the limit of an activated workspace in Automatic mode).
A safety stop 1 can be triggered by pressing the EMERGENCY STOP device on the smartPAD, for example.
Triggers for stop reactions
Stop reactions of the industrial robot are triggered in response to operator actions or as a reaction to monitoring functions and error messages. The following table shows the different stop reactions according to the operating mode that has been set.
Trigger
Start key released
STOP key pressed
Drives OFF
$MOVE_ENABLE input drops out
Power switched off via main switch or power failure
Internal error in nonsafety-oriented part of the robot controller
Operating mode changed during operation
Safety gate opened (operator safety)
Enabling switch released
Enabling switch pressed fully down or error
E-STOP pressed
Error in safety controller or periphery of the safety controller
T1, T2
STOP 2
-
STOP 0 or STOP 1
(dependent on the cause of the error)
Safety stop 2
Safety stop 2
Safety stop 1
STOP 2
STOP 1
STOP 2
STOP 0
AUT, AUT EXT
-
Safety stop 1
Safety stop 1
Safety stop 0
-
-
5.5
Safety functions
5.5.1
Overview of the safety functions
The following safety functions are present in the industrial robot:
Selecting the operating mode
Operator safety (= connection for the monitoring of physical safeguards)
EMERGENCY STOP device
Enabling device
External safe operational stop
External safety stop 1
External safety stop 2
Velocity monitoring in T1
The safety functions of the industrial robot meet the following requirements:
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Category 3
and
Performance Level d
in accordance with EN ISO 13849-
1
The requirements are only met on the following condition, however:
The EMERGENCY STOP device is pressed at least once every 12 months.
The following components are involved in the safety functions:
Safety controller in the control PC
KUKA smartPAD
Cabinet Control Unit (CCU)
Resolver Digital Converter (RDC)
KUKA Power Pack (KPP)
KUKA Servo Pack (KSP)
Safety Interface Board (SIB) (if used)
There are also interfaces to components outside the industrial robot and to other robot controllers.
In the absence of operational safety functions and safeguards, the industrial robot can cause personal injury or material damage. If safety functions or safeguards are dismantled or deactivated, the industrial robot may not be operated.
During system planning, the safety functions of the overall system must also be planned and designed. The industrial robot must be integrated into this safety system of the overall system.
5.5.2
Safety controller
The safety controller is a unit inside the control PC. It links safety-relevant signals and safety-relevant monitoring functions.
Safety controller tasks:
Switching off the drives; applying the brakes
Monitoring the braking ramp
Standstill monitoring (after the stop)
Velocity monitoring in T1
Evaluation of safety-relevant signals
Setting of safety-oriented outputs
5.5.3
Selecting the operating mode
Operating modes
The industrial robot can be operated in the following modes:
Manual Reduced Velocity (T1)
Manual High Velocity (T2)
Automatic (AUT)
Automatic External (AUT EXT)
Do not change the operating mode while a program is running. If the operating mode is changed during program execution, the industrial robot is stopped with a safety stop 2.
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Mode selector switch
5.5.4
Operating mode
Use
T1
T2
AUT
AUT EXT
Velocities
For test operation, programming and teaching
For test operation
For industrial robots without higher-level controllers
For industrial robots with higher-level controllers, e.g. PLC
Program verification:
Programmed velocity, maximum 250 mm/s
Jog mode:
Jog velocity, maximum
250 mm/s
Program verification:
Programmed velocity
Jog mode: Not possible
Program operation:
Programmed velocity
Jog mode: Not possible
Program operation:
Programmed velocity
Jog mode: Not possible
The user can change the operating mode via the connection manager. The connection manager is a view that is called by means of the mode selector switch on the smartPAD.
The mode selector switch may be one of the following variants:
With key
It is only possible to change operating mode if the key is inserted.
Without key
If the smartPAD is fitted with a switch without a key:
An additional device must be present to ensure that the relevant functions cannot be executed by all users, but only by a restricted group of people.
The device itself must not trigger motions of the industrial robot or other hazards. If this device is missing, death or severe injuries may result.
The system integrator is responsible for ensuring that such a device is implemented.
“Operator safety” signal
The “operator safety” signal is used for monitoring physical safeguards, e.g. safety gates. Automatic operation is not possible without this signal. In the event of a loss of signal during automatic operation (e.g. safety gate is opened), the manipulator stops with a safety stop 1.
Operator safety is not active in modes T1 (Manual Reduced Velocity) and T2
(Manual High Velocity).
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Following a loss of signal, automatic operation may only be resumed when the safeguard has been closed and when the closing has been acknowledged. This acknowledgement is to prevent automatic operation from being resumed inadvertently while there are still persons in the danger zone, e.g. due to the safety gate closing accidentally.
The acknowledgement must be designed in such a way that an actual check of the danger zone can be carried out first. Other acknowledgement functions
(e.g. an acknowlegement which is automatically triggered by closure of the safeguard) are not permitted.
The system integrator is responsible for ensuring that these criteria are met.
Failure to met them may result in death, severe injuries or considerable damage to property.
5.5.5
5.5.6
EMERGENCY STOP device
The EMERGENCY STOP device for the industrial robot is the EMERGENCY
STOP device on the smartPAD. The device must be pressed in the event of a hazardous situation or emergency.
Reactions of the industrial robot if the EMERGENCY STOP device is pressed:
The manipulator and any external axes (optional) are stopped with a safety stop 1.
Before operation can be resumed, the EMERGENCY STOP device must be turned to release it.
Tools and other equipment connected to the robot must be integrated into the EMERGENCY STOP circuit on the system side if they could constitute a potential hazard.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in death, severe injuries or considerable damage to property.
There must always be at least one external EMERGENCY STOP device installed. This ensures that an EMERGENCY STOP device is available even when the smartPAD is disconnected.
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Logging off from the higher-level safety controller
If the robot controller is connected to a higher-level safety controller, this connection will inevitably be terminated in the following cases:
Switching off the voltage via the main switch of the robot
Or power failure
Shutdown of the robot controller via the smartHMI
Activation of a WorkVisual project in WorkVisual or directly on the robot controller
Changes to
Start-up
>
Network configuration
Changes to
Configuration
>
Safety configuration
I/O drivers
>
Reconfigure
Restoration of an archive
Effect of the interruption:
If a discrete safety interface is used, this triggers an EMERGENCY STOP for the overall system.
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If the Ethernet interface is used, the KUKA safety controller generates a signal that prevents the higher-level controller from triggering an EMER-
GENCY STOP for the overall system.
If the Ethernet safety interface is used: In his risk assessment, the system integrator must take into consideration whether the fact that switching off the robot controller does not trigger an EMERGENCY
STOP of the overall system could constitute a hazard and, if so, how this hazard can be countered.
Failure to take this into consideration may result in death, injuries or damage to property.
If a robot controller is switched off, the E-STOP device on the smartPAD is no longer functional. The user is responsible for ensuring that the smartPAD is either covered or removed from the system. This serves to prevent operational and non-operational EMER-
GENCY STOP devices from becoming interchanged.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in death, injuries or damage to property.
5.5.7
External EMERGENCY STOP device
Every operator station that can initiate a robot motion or other potentially hazardous situation must be equipped with an EMERGENCY STOP device. The system integrator is responsible for ensuring this.
There must always be at least one external EMERGENCY STOP device installed. This ensures that an EMERGENCY STOP device is available even when the smartPAD is disconnected.
External EMERGENCY STOP devices are connected via the customer interface. External EMERGENCY STOP devices are not included in the scope of supply of the industrial robot.
5.5.8
Enabling device
The enabling devices of the industrial robot are the enabling switches on the smartPAD.
There are 3 enabling switches installed on the smartPAD. The enabling switches have 3 positions:
Not pressed
Center position
Panic position
In the test modes, the manipulator can only be moved if one of the enabling switches is held in the central position.
Releasing the enabling switch triggers a safety stop 2.
Pressing the enabling switch down fully (panic position) triggers a safety stop 1.
It is possible to hold 2 enabling switches in the center position simultaneously for up to 15 seconds. This makes it possible to adjust grip from one enabling switch to another one. If 2 enabling switches are held simultaneously in the center position for longer than 15 seconds, this triggers a safety stop 1.
If an enabling switch malfunctions (e.g. jams in the central position), the industrial robot can be stopped using the following methods:
Press the enabling switch down fully.
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Actuate the EMERGENCY STOP device.
Release the Start key.
The enabling switches must not be held down by adhesive tape or other means or tampered with in any other way.
Death, injuries or damage to property may result.
5.5.9
External enabling device
External enabling devices are required if it is necessary for more than one person to be in the danger zone of the industrial robot.
External enabling devices are not included in the scope of supply of the industrial robot.
Which interface can be used for connecting external enabling devices is described in the “Planning” chapter of the robot controller operating instructions and assembly instructions.
5.5.10
External safe operational stop
The safe operational stop can be triggered via an input on the customer interface. The state is maintained as long as the external signal is FALSE. If the external signal is TRUE, the manipulator can be moved again. No acknowledgement is required.
5.5.11
External safety stop 1 and external safety stop 2
Safety stop 1 and safety stop 2 can be triggered via an input on the customer interface. The state is maintained as long as the external signal is FALSE. If the external signal is TRUE, the manipulator can be moved again. No acknowledgement is required.
If interface X11 is selected as the customer interface, only the signal
Safety stop 2
is available.
5.5.12
Velocity monitoring in T1
The velocity at the mounting flange is monitored in T1 mode. If the velocity exceeds 250 mm/s, a safety stop 0 is triggered.
5.6
Additional protective equipment
5.6.1
Jog mode
In the operating modes T1 (Manual Reduced Velocity) and T2 (Manual High
Velocity), the robot controller can only execute programs in jog mode. This means that it is necessary to hold down an enabling switch and the Start key in order to execute a program.
Releasing the enabling switch triggers a safety stop 2.
Pressing the enabling switch down fully (panic position) triggers a safety stop 1.
Releasing the Start key triggers a STOP 2.
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5.6.2
Software limit switches
The axis ranges of all manipulator and positioner axes are limited by means of adjustable software limit switches. These software limit switches only serve as machine protection and must be adjusted in such a way that the manipulator/positioner cannot hit the mechanical end stops.
The software limit switches are set during commissioning of an industrial robot.
Further information is contained in the operating and programming instructions.
5.6.3
Mechanical end stops
Depending on the robot variant, the axis ranges of the main and wrist axes of the manipulator are partially limited by mechanical end stops.
Additional mechanical end stops can be installed on the external axes.
If the manipulator or an external axis hits an obstruction or a mechanical end stop or mechanical axis limitation, the manipulator can no longer be operated safely. The manipulator must be taken out of operation and KUKA Deutschland GmbH must be consulted before it is put back into operation.
5.6.4
Mechanical axis limitation (optional)
Some manipulators can be fitted with mechanical axis limitation systems in axes A1 to A3. The axis limitation systems restrict the working range to the required minimum. This increases personal safety and protection of the system.
In the case of manipulators that are not designed to be fitted with mechanical axis limitation, the workspace must be laid out in such a way that there is no danger to persons or material property, even in the absence of mechanical axis limitation.
If this is not possible, the workspace must be limited by means of photoelectric barriers, photoelectric curtains or obstacles on the system side. There must be no shearing or crushing hazards at the loading and transfer areas.
This option is not available for all robot models. Information on specific robot models can be obtained from KUKA Deutschland GmbH.
5.6.5
Options for moving the manipulator without drive energy
Description
The system user is responsible for ensuring that the training of personnel with regard to the response to emergencies or exceptional situations also includes how the manipulator can be moved without drive energy.
The following options are available for moving the manipulator without drive energy after an accident or malfunction:
Release device (optional)
The release device can be used for the main axis drive motors and, depending on the robot variant, also for the wrist axis drive motors.
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Brake release device (option)
The brake release device is designed for robot variants whose motors are not freely accessible.
Moving the wrist axes directly by hand
There is no release device available for the wrist axes of variants in the low payload category. This is not necessary because the wrist axes can be moved directly by hand.
GmbH.
Information about the options available for the various robot models and about how to use them can be found in the assembly and operating instructions for the robot or requested from KUKA Deutschland must be replaced if the brake has been damaged. The manipulator may therefore be moved without drive energy only in emergencies, e.g. for rescuing persons.
Moving the manipulator without drive energy can damage the motor brakes of the axes concerned. The motor
5.6.6
Labeling on the industrial robot
All plates, labels, symbols and marks constitute safety-relevant parts of the industrial robot. They must not be modified or removed.
Labeling on the industrial robot consists of:
Identification plates
Warning signs
Safety symbols
Designation labels
Cable markings
Rating plates
Further information is contained in the technical data of the operating instructions or assembly instructions of the components of the industrial robot.
5.6.7
External safeguards
The access of persons to the danger zone of the industrial robot must be prevented by means of safeguards. It is the responsibility of the system integrator to ensure this.
Physical safeguards must meet the following requirements:
They meet the requirements of EN ISO 14120.
They prevent access of persons to the danger zone and cannot be easily circumvented.
They are sufficiently fastened and can withstand all forces that are likely to occur in the course of operation, whether from inside or outside the enclosure.
They do not, themselves, represent a hazard or potential hazard.
Prescribed clearances, e.g. to danger zones, are adhered to.
Safety gates (maintenance gates) must meet the following requirements:
They are reduced to an absolute minimum.
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The interlocks (e.g. safety gate switches) are linked to the operator safety input of the robot controller via safety gate switching devices or safety
PLC.
Switching devices, switches and the type of switching conform to the requirements of Performance Level d and category 3 according to
EN ISO 13849-1.
Depending on the risk situation: the safety gate is additionally safeguarded by means of a locking mechanism that only allows the gate to be opened if the manipulator is safely at a standstill.
The button for acknowledging the safety gate is located outside the space limited by the safeguards.
Further information is contained in the corresponding standards and regulations. These also include EN ISO 14120.
Other safety equipment
5.7
Other safety equipment must be integrated into the system in accordance with the corresponding standards and regulations.
Overview of operating modes and safety functions
The following table indicates the operating modes in which the safety functions are active.
Safety functions T1
Operator safety -
EMERGENCY STOP device Active
Active Enabling device
Reduced velocity during program verification
Active
Jog mode
Software limit switches
Active
Active
T2
-
Active
Active
-
Active
Active
AUT
Active
Active
-
-
-
Active
AUT EXT
Active
Active
-
-
-
Active
5.8
Safety measures
5.8.1
General safety measures
The industrial robot may only be used in perfect technical condition in accordance with its intended use and only by safety-conscious persons. Operator errors can result in personal injury and damage to property.
It is important to be prepared for possible movements of the industrial robot even after the robot controller has been switched off and locked out. Incorrect installation (e.g. overload) or mechanical defects (e.g. brake defect) can cause the manipulator or external axes to sag. If work is to be carried out on a switched-off industrial robot, the manipulator and external axes must first be moved into a position in which they are unable to move on their own, whether the payload is mounted or not. If this is not possible, the manipulator and external axes must be secured by appropriate means.
In the absence of operational safety functions and safeguards, the industrial robot can cause personal injury or material damage. If safety functions or safeguards are dismantled or deactivated, the industrial robot may not be operated.
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smartPAD
Modifications
Faults
arm is prohibited!
Standing underneath the robot arm can cause death or injuries. For this reason, standing underneath the robot
The motors reach temperatures during operation which can cause burns to the skin. Contact must be avoided.
Appropriate safety precautions must be taken, e.g. protective gloves must be worn.
The user must ensure that the industrial robot is only operated with the smart-
PAD by authorized persons.
If more than one smartPAD is used in the overall system, it must be ensured that it is clearly recognizable which smartPAD is connected to which industrial robot. They must not be interchanged.
The operator must ensure that decoupled smartPADs are immediately removed from the system and stored out of sight and reach of personnel working on the industrial robot. This serves to prevent operational and non-operational EMERGENCY STOP devices from becoming interchanged.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in death, severe injuries or considerable damage to property.
After modifications to the industrial robot, checks must be carried out to ensure the required safety level. The valid national or regional work safety regulations must be observed for this check. The correct functioning of all safety functions must also be tested.
New or modified programs must always be tested first in Manual Reduced Velocity mode (T1).
After modifications to the industrial robot, existing programs must always be tested first in Manual Reduced Velocity mode (T1). This applies to all components of the industrial robot and includes e.g. modifications of the external axes or to the software and configuration settings.
The following tasks must be carried out in the case of faults in the industrial robot:
Switch off the robot controller and secure it (e.g. with a padlock) to prevent unauthorized persons from switching it on again.
Indicate the fault by means of a label with a corresponding warning (tagout).
Keep a record of the faults.
Eliminate the fault and carry out a function test.
5.8.2
Transportation
Manipulator
Robot controller
The prescribed transport position of the manipulator must be observed. Transportation must be carried out in accordance with the operating instructions or assembly instructions of the robot.
Avoid vibrations and impacts during transportation in order to prevent damage to the manipulator.
The prescribed transport position of the robot controller must be observed.
Transportation must be carried out in accordance with the operating instructions or assembly instructions of the robot controller.
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External axis
(optional)
Avoid vibrations and impacts during transportation in order to prevent damage to the robot controller.
The prescribed transport position of the external axis (e.g. KUKA linear unit, turn-tilt table, positioner) must be observed. Transportation must be carried out in accordance with the operating instructions or assembly instructions of the external axis.
5.8.3
Start-up and recommissioning
Before starting up systems and devices for the first time, a check must be carried out to ensure that the systems and devices are complete and operational, that they can be operated safely and that any damage is detected.
The valid national or regional work safety regulations must be observed for this check. The correct functioning of all safety functions must also be tested.
The passwords for the user groups must be changed in the KUKA
System Software before start-up. The passwords must only be communicated to authorized personnel.
The robot controller is preconfigured for the specific industrial robot. If cables are interchanged, the manipulator and the external axes (optional) may receive incorrect data and can thus cause personal injury or material damage. If a system consists of more than one manipulator, always connect the connecting cables to the manipulators and their corresponding robot controllers.
Function test
If additional components (e.g. cables), which are not part of the scope of supply of KUKA Deutschland GmbH, are integrated into the industrial robot, the user is responsible for ensuring that these components do not adversely affect or disable safety functions.
If the internal cabinet temperature of the robot controller differs greatly from the ambient temperature, condensation can form, which may cause damage to the electrical components. Do not put the robot controller into operation until the internal temperature of the cabinet has adjusted to the ambient temperature.
The following tests must be carried out before start-up and recommissioning:
General test:
It must be ensured that:
The industrial robot is correctly installed and fastened in accordance with the specifications in the documentation.
There is no damage to the robot that could be attributed to external forces.
Examples: Dents or abrasion that could be caused by an impact or collision.
In the case of such damage, the affected components must be exchanged. In particular, the motor and counterbalancing system must be checked carefully.
External forces can cause non-visible damage. For example, it can lead to a gradual loss of drive power from the motor, resulting in unintended movements of the manipulator. Death, injuries or considerable damage to property may otherwise result.
There are no foreign bodies or loose parts on the industrial robot.
All required safety equipment is correctly installed and operational.
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The power supply ratings of the industrial robot correspond to the local supply voltage and mains type.
The ground conductor and the equipotential bonding cable are sufficiently rated and correctly connected.
The connecting cables are correctly connected and the connectors are locked.
Test of the safety functions:
A function test must be carried out for the following safety functions to ensure that they are functioning correctly:
Local EMERGENCY STOP device
External EMERGENCY STOP device (input and output)
Enabling device (in the test modes)
Operator safety
All other safety-relevant inputs and outputs used
Other external safety functions
5.8.3.1
Checking machine data and safety configuration
General practical test
The industrial robot must not be moved if incorrect machine data or an incorrect controller configuration are loaded. Death, severe injuries or considerable damage to property may otherwise result. The correct data must be loaded.
Following the start-up procedure, the practical tests for the machine data must be carried out. The tool must be calibrated (either via an actual calibration or through numerical entry of the data).
Following modifications to the machine data, the safety configuration must be checked.
After activation of a WorkVisual project on the robot controller, the safety configuration must be checked.
If machine data are adopted when checking the safety configuration (regardless of the reason for the safety configuration check), the practical tests for the machine data must be carried out.
System Software 8.3 or higher: If the checksum of the safety configuration has changed, the safe axis monitoring functions must be checked.
Information about checking the safety configuration and the safe axis monitoring functions is contained in the Operating and Programming
Instructions for System Integrators.
If the practical tests are not successfully completed in the initial start-up, KUKA
Deutschland GmbH must be contacted.
If the practical tests are not successfully completed during a different procedure, the machine data and the safety-relevant controller configuration must be checked and corrected.
If practical tests are required for the machine data, this test must always be carried out.
For 6-axis robots:
The following methods are available for performing the practical test:
TCP calibration with the XYZ 4-point method
The practical test is passed if the TCP has been successfully calibrated.
Or:
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Practical test for robot on KUKA linear unit
1. Align the TCP with a freely selected point. The point serves as a reference point.
The point must be located so that reorientation is possible.
The point must not be located on the Z axis of the FLANGE coordinate system.
2. Move the TCP manually at least 45° once in each of the A, B and C directions.
The movements do not have to be accumulative, i.e. after motion in one direction it is possible to return to the original position before moving in the next direction.
The practical test is passed if the TCP does not deviate from the reference point by more than 2 cm in total.
For palletizing robots:
Palletizing robots, in this case, are either robots that can be used only as palletizers from the start or robots operated in palletizing mode. The latter must also be in palletizing mode during the practical test.
First part:
1. Mark the starting position of the TCP.
Also read and note the starting position from the
Actual position
–
Cartesian
display on the smartHMI.
2. Jog the TCP in the X direction. The distance must be at least 20% of the robot’s maximum reach. Determine the exact length via the
Actual position
display.
3. Measure the distance covered and compare it with the distance value displayed on the smartHMI. The deviation must be < 5%.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the Y direction and Z direction.
The first part of the practical test is passed if the deviation is < 5% in every direction.
Second part:
Rotate the tool manually about A by 45°: once in the plus direction, once in the minus direction. At the same time, observe the TCP.
The second part of the practical test is passed if the position of the TCP in space is not altered during the rotations.
If practical tests are required for the machine data, this test must be carried out when axes are present that are not mathematically coupled.
1. Mark the starting position of the axis that is not mathematically coupled.
Also read and note the start position from the
Actual position
display on the smartHMI.
2. Move the axis manually by a freely selected path length. Determine the path length from the
Actual position
display.
Move linear axes a specific distance.
Move rotational axes through a specific angle.
3. Measure the length of the path covered and compare it with the value displayed on the smartHMI.
The practical test is passed if the values differ by no more than 5%.
4. Repeat the test for each axis that is not mathematically coupled.
If practical tests are required for the machine data, this test must be carried out if the robot and KL are mathematically coupled.
Move the KL manually in Cartesian mode.
The practical test is passed if the TCP does not move at the same time.
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If practical tests are required for the machine data, this test must be carried out when axes are present that can be physically coupled and uncoupled, e.g. a servo gun.
1. Physically uncouple the couplable axis.
2. Move all the remaining axes individually.
The practical test is passed if it has been possible to move all the remaining axes.
5.8.3.2
Start-up mode
Description
Effect
The industrial robot can be set to Start-up mode via the smartHMI user interface. In this mode, the manipulator can be moved in T1 without the external safeguards being put into operation.
The safety interface used affects “Start-up” mode:
Discrete safety interface
System Software 8.2 or earlier:
Start-up mode is always possible if all input signals at the discrete safety interface have the state “logic zero”. If this is not the case, the robot controller prevents or terminates Start-up mode.
If an additional discrete safety interface for safety options is used, the inputs there must also have the state “logic zero”.
System Software 8.3 or higher:
Start-up mode is always possible. This also means that it is independent of the state of the inputs at the discrete safety interface.
If an additional discrete safety interface is used for safety options: The states of these inputs are also irrelevant.
Ethernet safety interface
The robot controller prevents or terminates Start-up mode if a connection to a higher-level safety system exists or is established.
When the Start-up mode is activated, all outputs are automatically set to the state “logic zero”.
If the robot controller has a peripheral contactor (US2), and if the safety configuration specifies for this to switch in accordance with the motion enable, then the same also applies in Start-up mode. This means that if motion enable is present, the US2 voltage is switched on – even in Start-up mode.
The maximum number of switching cycles of the peripheral contactors is 175 per day.
Hazards
Possible hazards and risks involved in using Start-up mode:
A person walks into the manipulator’s danger zone.
In a hazardous situation, a disabled external EMERGENCY STOP device is actuated and the manipulator is not shut down.
Additional measures for avoiding risks in Start-up mode:
Cover disabled EMERGENCY STOP devices or attach a warning sign indicating that the EMERGENCY STOP device is out of operation.
If there is no safety fence, other measures must be taken to prevent persons from entering the manipulator’s danger zone, e.g. use of warning tape.
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Use
Misuse
Intended use of Start-up mode:
Start-up in T1 mode when the external safeguards have not yet been installed or put into operation. The danger zone must be delimited at least by means of warning tape.
Fault localization (periphery fault).
Use of Start-up mode must be minimized as much as possible.
Use of Start-up mode disables all external safeguards.
The service personnel are responsible for ensuring that there is no-one in or near the danger zone of the manipulator as long as the safeguards are disabled.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in death, injuries or damage to property.
Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be misuse and is not allowed. KUKA Deutschland GmbH is not liable for any damage resulting from such misuse. The risk lies entirely with the user.
5.8.4
General
Manual mode
Setup work in T1
Manual mode is the mode for setup work. Setup work is all the tasks that have to be carried out on the industrial robot to enable automatic operation. Setup work includes:
Jog mode
Teaching
Programming
Program verification
The following must be taken into consideration in manual mode:
New or modified programs must always be tested first in Manual Reduced
Velocity mode (T1).
The manipulator, tooling or external axes (optional) must never touch or project beyond the safety fence.
Workpieces, tooling and other objects must not become jammed as a result of the industrial robot motion, nor must they lead to short-circuits or be liable to fall off.
All setup work must be carried out, where possible, from outside the safeguarded area.
If it is necessary to carry out setup work from inside the safeguarded area, the following must be taken into consideration in the operating mode
Manual Reduced Velocity (T1)
:
If it can be avoided, there must be no other persons inside the safeguarded area.
If it is necessary for there to be several persons inside the safeguarded area, the following must be observed:
Each person must have an enabling device.
All persons must have an unimpeded view of the industrial robot.
Eye-contact between all persons must be possible at all times.
The operator must be so positioned that he can see into the danger area and get out of harm’s way.
Unexpected motions of the manipulator cannot be ruled out, e.g. in the event of a fault. For this reason, an appropriate clearance must be main-
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5 Safety tained between persons and the manipulator (including tool). Guide value:
50 cm.
The minimum clearance may vary depending on local circumstances, the motion program and other factors. The minimum clearance that is to apply for the specific application must be decided by the user on the basis of a risk assessment.
If it is necessary to carry out setup work from inside the safeguarded area, the following must be taken into consideration in the operating mode
Manual High
Velocity (T2)
:
This mode may only be used if the application requires a test at a velocity higher than that possible in T1 mode.
Teaching and programming are not permissible in this operating mode.
Before commencing the test, the operator must ensure that the enabling devices are operational.
The operator must be positioned outside the danger zone.
There must be no other persons inside the safeguarded area. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure this.
5.8.5
Simulation
Simulation programs do not correspond exactly to reality. Robot programs created in simulation programs must be tested in the system in
Manual Reduced
Velocity mode (T1)
. It may be necessary to modify the program.
5.8.6
Automatic mode
Automatic mode is only permissible in compliance with the following safety measures:
All safety equipment and safeguards are present and operational.
There are no persons in the system.
The defined working procedures are adhered to.
If the manipulator or an external axis (optional) comes to a standstill for no apparent reason, the danger zone must not be entered until an EMERGENCY
STOP has been triggered.
5.8.7
Maintenance and repair
After maintenance and repair work, checks must be carried out to ensure the required safety level. The valid national or regional work safety regulations must be observed for this check. The correct functioning of all safety functions must also be tested.
The purpose of maintenance and repair work is to ensure that the system is kept operational or, in the event of a fault, to return the system to an operational state. Repair work includes troubleshooting in addition to the actual repair itself.
The following safety measures must be carried out when working on the industrial robot:
Carry out work outside the danger zone. If work inside the danger zone is necessary, the user must define additional safety measures to ensure the safe protection of personnel.
Switch off the industrial robot and secure it (e.g. with a padlock) to prevent it from being switched on again. If it is necessary to carry out work with the
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Robot controller
Counterbalancing system
Hazardous substances
robot controller switched on, the user must define additional safety measures to ensure the safe protection of personnel.
If it is necessary to carry out work with the robot controller switched on, this may only be done in operating mode T1.
Label the system with a sign indicating that work is in progress. This sign must remain in place, even during temporary interruptions to the work.
The EMERGENCY STOP devices must remain active. If safety functions or safeguards are deactivated during maintenance or repair work, they must be reactivated immediately after the work is completed.
Before work is commenced on live parts of the robot system, the main switch must be turned off and secured against being switched on again. The system must then be checked to ensure that it is deenergized.
It is not sufficient, before commencing work on live parts, to execute an
EMERGENCY STOP or a safety stop, or to switch off the drives, as this does not disconnect the robot system from the mains power supply. Parts remain energized. Death or severe injuries may result.
Faulty components must be replaced using new components with the same article numbers or equivalent components approved by KUKA Deutschland
GmbH for this purpose.
Cleaning and preventive maintenance work is to be carried out in accordance with the operating instructions.
Even when the robot controller is switched off, parts connected to peripheral devices may still carry voltage. The external power sources must therefore be switched off if work is to be carried out on the robot controller.
The ESD regulations must be adhered to when working on components in the robot controller.
Voltages in excess of 50 V (up to 780 V) can be present in various components for several minutes after the robot controller has been switched off! To prevent life-threatening injuries, no work may be carried out on the industrial robot in this time.
Water and dust must be prevented from entering the robot controller.
Some robot variants are equipped with a hydropneumatic, spring or gas cylinder counterbalancing system.
The hydropneumatic and gas cylinder counterbalancing systems are pressure equipment and, as such, are subject to obligatory equipment monitoring and the provisions of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
The user must comply with the applicable national laws, regulations and standards pertaining to pressure equipment.
Inspection intervals in Germany in accordance with Industrial Safety Order,
Sections 14 and 15. Inspection by the user before commissioning at the installation site.
The following safety measures must be carried out when working on the counterbalancing system:
The manipulator assemblies supported by the counterbalancing systems must be secured.
Work on the counterbalancing systems must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
The following safety measures must be carried out when handling hazardous substances:
Avoid prolonged and repeated intensive contact with the skin.
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Avoid breathing in oil spray or vapors.
Clean skin and apply skin cream.
To ensure safe use of our products, we recommend regularly requesting up-to-date safety data sheets for hazardous substances.
5.8.8
Decommissioning, storage and disposal
The industrial robot must be decommissioned, stored and disposed of in accordance with the applicable national laws, regulations and standards.
5.8.9
Overview
T1, T2
Safety measures for “single point of control”
Submit interpreter, PLC
If certain components in the industrial robot are operated, safety measures must be taken to ensure complete implementation of the principle of “single point of control” (SPOC).
The relevant components are:
Submit interpreter
PLC
OPC server
Remote control tools
Tools for configuration of bus systems with online functionality
KUKA.RobotSensorInterface
The implementation of additional safety measures may be required.
This must be clarified for each specific application; this is the responsibility of the system integrator, programmer or user of the system.
Since only the system integrator knows the safe states of actuators in the periphery of the robot controller, it is his task to set these actuators to a safe state, e.g. in the event of an EMERGENCY STOP.
In modes T1 and T2, the components referred to above may only access the industrial robot if the following signals have the following states:
Signal
$USER_SAF
$SPOC_MOTION_ENABLE
State required for SPOC
TRUE
TRUE
If motions, (e.g. drives or grippers) are controlled with the submit interpreter or the PLC via the I/O system, and if they are not safeguarded by other means, then this control will take effect even in T1 and T2 modes or while an EMER-
GENCY STOP is active.
If variables that affect the robot motion (e.g. override) are modified with the submit interpreter or the PLC, this takes effect even in T1 and T2 modes or while an EMERGENCY STOP is active.
Safety measures:
In T1 and T2, the system variable $OV_PRO must not be written to by the submit interpreter or the PLC.
Do not modify safety-relevant signals and variables (e.g. operating mode,
EMERGENCY STOP, safety gate contact) via the submit interpreter or
PLC.
If modifications are nonetheless required, all safety-relevant signals and variables must be linked in such a way that they cannot be set to a dan-
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OPC server, remote control tools
Tools for configuration of bus systems
gerous state by the submit interpreter or PLC. This is the responsibility of the system integrator.
These components can be used with write access to modify programs, outputs or other parameters of the robot controller, without this being noticed by any persons located inside the system.
Safety measure:
If these components are used, outputs that could cause a hazard must be determined in a risk assessment. These outputs must be designed in such a way that they cannot be set without being enabled. This can be done using an external enabling device, for example.
If these components have an online functionality, they can be used with write access to modify programs, outputs or other parameters of the robot controller, without this being noticed by any persons located inside the system.
WorkVisual from KUKA
Tools from other manufacturers
Safety measure:
In the test modes, programs, outputs or other parameters of the robot controller must not be modified using these components.
5.9
Applied norms and regulations
Name/Edition
2006/42/EU:2006
2014/30/EU:2014
2014/68/EU:2014
EN ISO 13850:2015
EN ISO 13849-1:2015
EN ISO 13849-2:2012
Definition
Machinery Directive:
Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC
(recast)
EMC Directive:
Directive 2014/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council dated 26 February 2014 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States concerning electromagnetic compatibility
Pressure Equipment Directive
:
Directive 2014/68/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council dated 15 May 2014 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States concerning pressure equipment
(Only applicable for robots with hydropneumatic counterbalancing system.)
Safety of machinery:
Emergency stop - Principles for design
Safety of machinery:
Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles of design
Safety of machinery:
Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 2: Validation
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EN ISO 12100:2010
EN ISO 10218-1:2011
EN 614-
1:2006+A1:2009
EN 61000-6-2:2005
EN 61000-6-4:2007 +
A1:2011
EN 60204-
1:2006/A1:2009
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Safety of machinery:
General principles of design, risk assessment and risk reduction
Industrial robots – Safety requirements:
Part 1: Robots
Note:
Content equivalent to
ANSI/RIA R.15.06-2012, Part 1
Safety of machinery:
Ergonomic design principles - Part 1: Terms and general principles
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC):
Part 6-2: Generic standards; Immunity for industrial environments
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC):
Part 6-4: Generic standards; Emission standard for industrial environments
Safety of machinery:
Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
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6.1
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Description
If connecting cables (e.g. field buses, etc.) are routed to the control PC from outside, only shielded cables with an adequate degree of shielding may be used. The cable shield must be connected with maximum surface area to the
PE rail in the cabinet using shield terminals (screw-type, no clamps).
Assuring the electromagnetic compatibility in other environments may be difficult due to conducted and radiated disturbances that are liable to occur.
The robot controller corresponds to EMC class A, Group 1, in accordance with EN 55011 and is intended for use in an
industrial setting
.
6.2
Installation conditions
Dimensions
The robot controller can be installed in a 19" rack or as a standalone device.
The specifications in the “Technical data” chapter (
Page 21) must be observed. If the robot controller is to be installed in a 19"
rack, the depth must be at least 700 mm.The robot controller is designed for use in the horizontal position. The robot controller can optionally be operated in the vertical position.
If the robot controller is to be installed in a 19" rack, it must be fastened in the rack by appropriate means (preferably angle plates) along the entire side edge in order to prevent distortion of the housing.
Both sides of the robot controller must always be accessible to the cooling air.
Clearance of 70 mm on each side.
Fig. 6-1: Dimensions
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Handle brackets
Fig. 6-2: Dimensions of handle brackets
6.3
Connection conditions
Power supply connection
The robot controller may only be connected to grounded-neutral power supply systems.
Rated supply voltage 200 V - 230 V AC, single-phase, two-phase (with grounded neutral
(as symmetrical as possible) between the phases used
Rated supply voltage ±10% Permissible tolerance of rated supply voltage
Mains frequency
Rated power input
Thermal power dissipation
Mains-side fusing
Equipotential bonding
50 Hz ± 1 Hz or 60 Hz ± 1 Hz
2 kVA, see rating plate max. 400 W
2x 16 A slow-blowing (1 (2)x phase;
1x neutral conductor (optional))
The common neutral point for the equipotential bonding conductors and all protective ground conductors is the reference bus of the power unit
If the robot controller is connected to a power system
without
a grounded neutral, this may cause malfunctions in the robot controller and material damage to the power supply units.
Electrical voltage can cause injuries. The robot controller may only be operated with grounded-neutral power supply systems.
Cable lengths
If use of a residual-current circuit-breaker (RCCB) is planned, we recommend the following: trip current difference 300 mA for controllers up to and including WK35/2017 (see identification plate), and trip current difference 30 mA per robot controller, universal-current sensitive, selective, for controllers from WK36/2017 onwards.
For cable designations, standard lengths and optional lengths, please refer to the operating instructions or assembly instructions of the manipulator and/or the assembly and operating instructions for KR C4 external cabling for robot controllers.
When using smartPAD cable extensions, only two extensions may be used. An overall cable length of 50 m must not be exceeded.
The difference in the cable lengths between the individual channels of the RDC box must not exceed 10 m.
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Infeed
Fusing
Power supply connection
Description
For connection to the mains, the robot controller is equipped with a 3-pole socket for non-heating appliances. The robot controller must be connected to the mains via the device connection cable included in the scope of supply.
The robot controller can be connected to the mains via the following device connection cables: with mains connector without mains connector
200 V - 230 V AC, single-phase, two-phase (with grounded neutral (as symmetrical as possible) between the phases used)
50 Hz ± 1 Hz or 60 Hz ± 1 Hz
2x 16 A slow-blowing, type C (1 (2)x phase; 1x neutral conductor (optional))
6.5
Wiring
Safety interface X11
Description
EMERGENCY STOP devices must be connected via safety interface X11 or linked together by means of higher-level controllers (e.g. PLC).
Take the following points into consideration when wiring safety interface X11:
System concept
Safety concept
6.5.1
X11 safety interface
The X11 safety interface is wired internally to the CCU.
Connector pin allocation
Pin
28
30
32
2
10
12
14
16
7
18
20
22
1
3
5
11
Description
Test output A
(Test signal A)
Test output B
(Test signal B)
External E-STOP channel A
(Safe input 1)
External E-STOP, channel B
(Safe input 1)
Function
Makes the pulsed voltage available for the individual interface inputs of channel A.
Makes the clocked voltage available for the individual interface inputs of channel B.
E-STOP, dual-channel input, max. 24 V. (
Triggering of the E-STOP function in the robot controller.
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19
29
23
33
21
31
Pin
4
13
6
15
8
17
Description
Operator safety, channel A
(Safe input 2)
Operator safety, channel B
(Safe input 2)
Acknowledge operator safety, channel A
(Safe input 3)
Acknowledge operator safety, channel B
(Safe input 3)
Safe operational stop, channel
A
(Safe input 4)
Safe operational stop, channel
B
(Safe input 4)
Safety stop 2, channel A
(Safe input 5)
Safety stop 2, channel B
(Safe input 5)
External enabling 1 channel A
(Safe input 6)
External enabling 1 channel B
(Safe input 6)
External enabling 2 channel A
(Safe input 7)
External enabling 2 channel B
(Safe input 7)
Function
For dual-channel connection of a safety gate locking mechanism, max. 24 V.
( >>>
As long as the signal is active, the drives can be switched on.
Only effective in the AUTO-
MATIC modes.
For connection of a dual-channel input for acknowledging operator safety with floating contacts. (
The response of the “Operator safety acknowledgement” input can be configured in the KUKA system software.
After closing the safety gate
(operator safety), manipulator motion can be enabled in the automatic modes using an acknowledge button outside the safety fence. This function is deactivated on delivery.
Activation of standstill monitoring
Stop 0 is initiated if the activated monitoring is violated.
Triggering of stop 2 and activation of standstill monitoring at standstill of all axes.
Stop 0 is initiated if the activated monitoring is violated.
For connection of an external
2-channel enabling switch 1 with floating contacts.
If no external enabling switch 1 is connected, channel A pins
20/21 and channel B 30/31 must be jumpered. Only effective in TEST modes.
For connection of an external
2-channel enabling switch 2 with floating contacts.
If no external enabling switch 2 is connected, channel A pins
22/23 and channel B 32/33 must be jumpered. Only effective in TEST modes.
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Pin
34
35
45
46
36
37
47
48
Description
Local E-STOP channel A
Local E-STOP channel B
Acknowledge operator safety, channel A
Acknowledge operator safety, channel B
Function
Output, floating contacts from internal E-STOP.
( >>>
The contacts are closed if the following conditions are met:
E-STOP on smartPAD not actuated
Controller switched on and operational
The contacts open if any condition is not met.
Output, floating contact for operator safety acknowledgement, connection 1 and 2
Output can be used to forward the assured operator safety
(input BS = 1 and, if configured, input QBS acknowledged) to other robot controllers on the same safety fence.
Output, floating contact
( >>>
Signal “Peri enabled”
38
39
49
50
Peri enabled, channel A
Peri enabled, channel B
Function of external axis enabling switch
External enabling 1
Enabling switch must be pressed for jogging in T1 or T2. Input is closed.
External enabling 2
Enabling switch is not in the panic position. Input is closed.
If a smartPAD is connected, its enabling switches and the external enabling are ANDed.
Function
External enabling 1
(only active for T1 and T2)
Safety stop 1 (drives switched off when axis at standstill)
Safety stop 2 (safe operational stop, drives switched on)
Safety stop 1 (drives switched off when axis at standstill)
Input open
Input open
Input closed
Axes enabled (axis jogging possible) Input closed
External enabling 2
Input open
Input closed
Input open
Input closed
Switch position
No operational state
Not pressed
Panic position
Center position
The signal “Peri enabled” is set to 1 (active) if the following conditions are met:
Drives are switched on.
Safety controller motion enable signal present.
The message “Operator safety open” must not be active.
This message is only active in the modes T1 and T2.
“Peri enabled” in conjunction with the signal “Safe operational stop”
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In the case of activation of the signal “Safe operational stop” during the motion:
Error -> braking with Stop 0. “Peri enabled” eliminated.
Activation of the signal “Safe operational stop” with the manipulator stationary:
Release the brakes, switch drives to servo-control and monitor for restart.
“Peri enabled” remains active.
Signal “Motion enable” remains active.
Signal “Peri enabled” remains active.
“Peri enabled” in conjunction with the signal “Safety stop 2”
In the case of activation of the signal “Safety stop 2”:
Stop 2 of the manipulator.
Signal “Drive enable” remains active.
Brakes remain released.
Manipulator remains under servo-control.
Monitoring for restart active.
Signal “Motion enable” is deactivated.
Signal “Peri enabled” is deactivated.
6.5.2
Wiring example for E-STOP circuit and safeguard
Description
The EMERGENCY STOP devices are connected to X11 in the robot controller.
EMERGENCY
STOP
of the system by the system integrator.
Failure to do this may result in death, severe injuries or considerable damage to property.
The EMERGENCY STOP devices on the robot controller must be integrated into the EMERGENCY STOP circuit
Safety gate
Fig. 6-3: Wiring example: EMERGENCY STOP
A dual-channel acknowledge button must be installed outside the physical safeguard. The system integrator must ensure that closing the safety gate inadvertently does not directly set the signal for operator safety. After the safety gate has closed, the signal for operator safety must only be confirmed by an external device, e.g. an acknowledge button, that can only be accessed from
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integrator.
Failure to do this may result in death, severe injuries or considerable damage to property.
The safety gate on the robot controller must be integrated into the safeguard circuit of the system by the system
Fig. 6-4: Wiring example: Operator safety with safety gate
6.5.3
Wiring example for safe inputs and outputs
Safe input
The switch-off capability of the inputs is monitored cyclically.
The inputs of the CIB_SR are of dual-channel design with external testing. The dual-channel operation of the inputs is monitored cyclically.
The following diagram illustrates the connection of a safe input to a floating contact provided by the customer.
Fig. 6-5: Connection schematic for safe input
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Dynamic testing
1 Failsafe input CIB_SR
2 CIB_SR
3 Robot controller
4 Interface X11
5 Test output channel B
6 Test output channel A
7 Input X, channel A
8 Input X, channel B
9 System side
10 Floating contact
Test outputs A and B are fed with the supply voltage of the CIB_SR. Test outputs A and B are sustained short-circuit proof. The test outputs must only be used to supply the CIB_SR inputs, and for no other purpose.
The wiring example can be used to achieve compliance with SIL2 (DIN EN
62061) and Cat. 3 (DIN EN 13849).
The switch-off capability of the inputs is tested cyclically. For this, the test outputs TA_A and TA_B are switched off alternately.
The switch-off pulse length is defined for the CIB_SRs as t1 = 625 μ s (125
μ s – 2.375 ms).
The duration t2 between two switch-off pulses on one channel is 106 ms.
The input channel SIN_x_A must be supplied by the test signal TA_A. The input channel SIN_x_B must be supplied by the test signal TA_B. No other power supply is permissible.
It is only permitted to connect sensors which allow the connection of test signals and which provide floating contacts.
The signals TA_A and TA_B must not be significantly delayed by the switching element.
Switch-off pulse diagram
Fig. 6-6: Switch-off pulse diagram, test outputs
t1 Switch-off pulse length t2 Switch-off period per channel (106 ms) t3 Offset between switch-off pulses of both channels (53 ms)
TA/A Test output channel A
TA/B Test output channel B
SIN_X_A Input X, channel A
SIN_X_B Input X, channel B
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On the CIB_SR, the outputs are provided as dual-channel floating relay outputs.
The following diagram illustrates the connection of a safe output to a safe input provided by the customer with external test facility. The input used by the customer must be monitored externally for cross-connection.
Fig. 6-7: Connection schematic for safe output
1 CIB_SR
2 Robot controller
3 Interface X11, safe output
4 Output wiring
5 System side
6 Safe input (Fail Safe PLC, safety switching device)
7 Test output channel B
8 Test output channel A
9 Input X, channel A
10 Input X, channel B
The wiring example shown can be used to achieve compliance with SIL2 (DIN
EN 62061) and Cat. 3 (DIN EN 13849).
6.6
Safety functions via Ethernet safety interface
Description
Reserved bits
The exchange of safety-relevant signals between the controller and the system is carried out via the Ethernet safety interface (e.g. PROFIsafe or CIP
Safety). The assignment of the input and output states within the Ethernet safety interface protocol are listed below. In addition, non-safety-oriented information from the safety controller is sent to the non-safe section of the higher-level controller for the purpose of diagnosis and control.
Reserved safe inputs can be pre-assigned by a PLC with the values
0
or
1
. In both cases, the manipulator will move. If a safety function is assigned to a reserved input (e.g. in the case of a software update) and if this input is preset with the value
0
, then the manipulator either does not move or comes unexpectedly to a standstill.
KUKA recommends pre-assignment of the reserved inputs with
1
. If a reserved input has a new safety function assigned to it, and the input is not used by the customer’s PLC, the safety function is not activated. This prevents the safety controller from unexpectedly stopping the manipulator.
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Input byte 0
Bit
0
Signal
RES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
NHE
BS
QBS
SHS1
SHS2
RES
RES
Description
Reserved 1
The value
1
must be assigned to the input.
Input for external Emergency Stop
0
= external E-STOP is active
1
= external E-STOP is not active
Operator safety
0
= operator safety is not active, e.g. safety gate open
1
= operator safety is active
Acknowledgement of operator safety
Precondition for acknowledgment of operator safety is the signal "Operator safety active" set in the BS bit.
Note:
If the “BS” signal is acknowledged by the system, this must be specified under
Hardware options
in the safety configuration. Information is contained in the Operating and Programming Instructions for System Integrators.
0
= operator safety has not been acknowledged
Edge
0
->
1
= operator safety has been acknowledged
Safety STOP 1 (all axes)
FF (motion enable) is set to
0
.
Voltage US2 is switched off.
AF (drives enable) is set to
0
after 1.5 s.
Cancelation of this function does not require acknowledgement.
This function is not permissible for the EMERGENCY
STOP function.
0
= safety stop is active
1
= safety stop is not active
Safety STOP 2 (all axes)
FF (motion enable) is set to
0
.
Voltage US2 is switched off.
Cancelation of this function does not require acknowledgement.
This function is not permissible for the EMERGENCY
STOP function.
0
= safety stop is active
-
-
1
= safety stop is not active
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Bit
0
Signal
US2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SBH
RES
RES
RES
RES
RES
SPA
Description
Supply voltage US2 (signal for switching the second supply voltage, US2, without battery backup)
If this output is not used, it should be set to 0.
0
= switch off US2
1
= switch on US2
Note:
Whether and how input US2 is used must be specified under
Hardware options
in the safety configuration. Information is contained in the Operating and Programming Instructions for System Integrators.
Safe operational stop (all axes)
Prerequisite: All axes are stationary
Cancelation of this function does not require acknowledgement.
This function is not permissible for the EMERGENCY
STOP function.
0
= safe operational stop is active.
1
= safe operational stop is not active.
Reserved 11
The value
1
must be assigned to the input.
Reserved 12
The value
1
must be assigned to the input.
Reserved 13
The value
1
must be assigned to the input.
Reserved 14
The value
1
must be assigned to the input.
Reserved 15
The value
1
must be assigned to the input.
System Powerdown Acknowledge
The system confirms that it has received the powerdown signal. A second after the “SP” (System Powerdown) signal has been set by the controller, the requested action is executed, without the need for confirmation from the PLC, and the controller shuts down.
0
= confirmation is not active
1
= confirmation is active
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Output byte 0
Bit
0
Signal
NHL
1
2
3
4
AF
FF
ZS
PE
Description
Local E-STOP (local E-STOP triggered)
0
= local E-STOP is active
1
= local E-STOP is not active
Drives enable (the internal safety controller in the
KRC has enabled the drives so that they can be switched on)
0
= drives enable is not active (the robot controller must switch the drives off)
1
= drives enable is active (the robot controller must switch the drives to servo-control)
Motion enable (the internal safety controller in the
KRC has enabled robot motions)
0
= motion enable is not active (the robot controller must stop the current motion)
1
= motion enable is active (the robot controller may trigger a motion)
The signal ZS (enabling) is set to
1
(active) if the following conditions are met:
One of the enabling switches on the smartPAD is in the center position (enabling signal has been issued).
T1 or T2 mode
External enabling signal has been issued (signal
ZSE1/ZSE2).
Robot can be moved (no external EMERGENCY
STOP, safety stop, etc.).
The signal “Peri enabled” is set to
1
(active) if the following conditions are met:
Drives are switched on.
Safety controller motion enable signal present.
The message “Operator safety open” must not be active.
5
6
7
AUT
T1
T2
The manipulator is in AUT or AUT EXT mode.
0
= AUT or AUT EXT mode is not active
1
= AUT or AUT EXT mode is active
The manipulator is in Manual Reduced Velocity mode.
0
= T1 mode is not active
1
= T1 mode is active
The manipulator is in Manual High Velocity mode.
0
= T2 mode is not active
1
= T2 mode is active
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Bit
0
Signal
NHE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
BSQ
SHS1
SHS2
RES
RES
PSA
SP
Description
External E-STOP has been triggered.
0
= external E-STOP is active
1
= external E-STOP is not active
Operator safety acknowledged
0
= operator safety is not assured
1
= operator safety is assured (input BS = 1 and, if configured, input QBS acknowledged)
Safety stop 1 (all axes)
0
= safety stop 1 is not active
1
= safety stop 1 is active (safe state reached)
Safety stop 2 (all axes)
0
= safety stop 2 is not active
1
= safety stop 2 is active (safe state reached)
Reserved 13
Reserved 14
Safety interface active
Precondition: An Ethernet interface must be installed on the controller, e.g. PROFINET or Ethernet/IP
0
= safety interface is not active
1
= safety interface is active
System Powerdown (controller will be shut down)
One second after the SP signal has been set, the
PSA output is reset by the robot controller, without confirmation from the PLC, and the controller is shut down.
0
= controller on safety interface is active.
1
= controller will be shut down
6.6.1
Schematic circuit diagram for enabling switches
Description
An external enabling switch can be connected to the higher-level safety controller. The signals (ZSE make contact and External panic break contact) must be correctly linked to the Ethernet safety interface signals in the safety controller. The resulting Ethernet safety interface signals must then be routed to the
PROFIsafe of the KR C4. The response to the external enabling switch is then identical to that for a discretely connected X11.
Signals
Fig. 6-8: Schematic circuit diagram of external enabling switch
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Enabling switch center position (make contact closed (1) = enabled) OR
AUT at SHS2
Panic (break contact open (0) = panic position) = AND not AUT at SHS1
6.6.2
SafeOperation via Ethernet safety interface (optional)
Description
Reserved bits
The components of the industrial robot move within the limits that have been configured and activated. The actual positions are continuously calculated and monitored against the safety parameters that have been set. The safety controller monitors the industrial robot by means of the safety parameters that have been set. If a component of the industrial robot violates a monitoring limit or a safety parameter, the manipulator and external axes (optional) are stopped. The Ethernet safety interface can be used, for example, to signal a violation of safety monitoring functions.
In the case of the KR C4 compact or KR C4 compact slimline robot controller, safety options such as SafeOperation are only available via the Ethernet safety interface from KSS/VSS 8.3 onwards.
Reserved safe inputs can be pre-assigned by a PLC with the values
0
or
1
. In both cases, the manipulator will move. If a safety function is assigned to a reserved input (e.g. in the case of a software update) and if this input is preset with the value
0
, then the manipulator either does not move or comes unexpectedly to a standstill.
KUKA recommends pre-assignment of the reserved inputs with
1
. If a reserved input has a new safety function assigned to it, and the input is not used by the customer’s PLC, the safety function is not activated. This prevents the safety controller from unexpectedly stopping the manipulator.
Input byte 2
Bit
0
1
2 … 7
Signal
JR
VRED
SBH1 … 6
Description
Mastering test (input for the reference switch of the mastering test)
0
= reference switch is active (actuated).
1
= reference switch is not active (not actuated).
Reduced axis-specific and Cartesian velocity
(activation of reduced velocity monitoring)
0
= reduced velocity monitoring is active.
1
= reduced velocity monitoring is not active.
Safe operational stop for axis group 1 ... 6
Assignment: Bit 2 = axis group 1 … bit 7 = axis group 6
Signal for safe operational stop. The function does not trigger a stop, it only activates the safe standstill monitoring. Cancelation of this function does not require acknowledgement.
0
= safe operational stop is active.
1
= safe operational stop is not active.
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Input byte 3
Input byte 4
Input byte 5
Input byte 6
Input byte 7
Output byte 2
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Bit
0 … 7
Bit
0 … 7
1
Signal
RES
Signal
UER1 … 8
RR
Description
Reserved 25 … 32
The value
1
must be assigned to the inputs.
Description
Monitoring spaces 1 … 8
Assignment: Bit 0 = monitoring space 1 … bit 7
= monitoring space 8
0
= monitoring space is active.
1
= monitoring space is not active.
Bit Signal
0 … 7 UER9 … 16
Description
Monitoring spaces 9 … 16
Assignment: Bit 0 = monitoring space 9 … bit 7
= monitoring space 16
0
= monitoring space is active.
1
= monitoring space is not active.
Bit Signal
0 … 7 WZ1 … 8
Bit
0 … 7
Signal
WZ9 … 16
Description
Tool selection 1 … 8
Assignment: Bit 0 = tool 1 … bit 7 = tool 8
0
= tool is not active.
1
= tool is active.
Exactly one tool must be selected at all times.
Description
Tool selection 9 … 16
Assignment: Bit 0 = tool 9 … bit 7 = tool 16
0
= tool is not active.
1
= tool is active.
Exactly one tool must be selected at all times.
Bit
0
Signal
SO
Description
Activation status of the safety option
0
= safety option is not active.
1
= safety option is active
Robot referenced
Mastering test display
0
= mastering is not referenced.
1
= mastering test performed successfully.
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Output byte 3
Output byte 4
Bit
2
3
4 … 7
VRED
SBH1 ... 4
Bit Signal
0 … 1 SBH5 … 6
2
3 … 7
Bit
Signal
JF
SOS
RES
Signal
0 … 7 MR1 … 8
Description
Mastering error
The space monitoring is deactivated if at least one axis is not mastered.
0
= mastering error. Space monitoring has been deactivated.
1
= no error.
Reduced axis-specific and Cartesian velocity
(activation status of reduced velocity monitoring)
0
= reduced velocity monitoring is not active.
1
= reduced velocity monitoring is active.
Activation status of safe operational stop for axis group 1 ... 4
Assignment: Bit 4 = axis group 1 … bit 7 = axis group 4
0
= safe operational stop is not active.
1
= safe operational stop is active.
Description
Activation status of safe operational stop for axis group 5 ... 6
Assignment: Bit 0 = axis group 5 … bit 1 = axis group 6
0
= safe operational stop is not active.
1
= safe operational stop is active.
Safe Operation Stop
0
= a safety function has triggered a stop. The output remains in the “0” state for at least
200 ms.
1
= none of the safety functions has triggered a stop.
Note
: The output SOS is available in System
Software 8.3 or higher. In System Software 8.2 or lower, bit 2 is a spare bit.
Reserved 28 ... 32
Description
Alarm space 1 … 8
Assignment: Bit 0 = alarm space 1 (associated monitoring space 1) … bit 7 = alarm space 8
(associated monitoring space 8)
0
= monitoring space is violated.
1
= monitoring space is not violated.
Note
: An inactive monitoring space is considered to be violated by default, i.e. in this case the associated safe output MR
x
has the state
“0”.
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Output byte 5
Bit
0 … 7
Signal
MR9 … 16
Description
Reserved 49 ... 56
Description
Reserved 57 ... 64
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Description
Alarm space 9 … 16
Assignment: Bit 0 = alarm space 9 (associated monitoring space 9) … bit 7 = alarm space 16
(associated monitoring space 16)
0
= monitoring space is violated.
1
= monitoring space is not violated.
Note
: An inactive monitoring space is considered to be violated by default, i.e. in this case the associated safe output MR
x
has the state
“0”.
Output byte 6
Output byte 7
Bit Signal
0 … 7 RES
Bit Signal
0 … 7 RES
6.6.3
KUKA Line Interface X66
Description
Necessary equipment
Connector X66 is intended for connecting an external computer for the purpose of installation, programming, debugging and diagnosis.
RJ45 connector
Connector pin allocation X66
Fig. 6-9: RJ-45 pin assignment
Recommended connecting cable: Ethernet-compatible, min. category
CAT 5E
Maximum cable cross-section: AWG22
Pin
1
2
3
6
4
Description
TD+
TD-
RD+
RD-
C+
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Pin
5
7
8
Description
C-
D+
D-
6.7
Mastering test
For the mastering test, a reference switch must be connected to the safety
PLC and activated via PROFIsafe or CIP Safety. The safety PLC must evaluate the reference switch and set the input “Mastering test” accordingly.
6.8
X65 EtherCAT interface
Description
Connector X65 in the connection panel is the interface for connection of Ether-
CAT slaves outside the robot controller. The EtherCAT line is routed out of the robot controller.
The EtherCAT devices must be configured with WorkVisual.
Necessary equipment
Connector, Data 3A RJ45
Connector pin allocation
Fig. 6-10: RJ-45 pin assignment
Cable clamping range: Ø9 ... Ø13 mm
Maximum cable cross-section: AWG22
Recommended connecting cable: Ethernet-compatible, min. category
CAT 5
Pin
1
2
3
-
6
Description
TFPO_P
TFPO_N
TFPI_P
TFPI_I
PE
Interface X65 can be wired internally to the CCU_SR, either directly or via a bus coupler.
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6.9
X69 KUKA Service Interface
Description
Necessary equipment
Interface X69 is intended for connecting a notebook for the purpose of diagnosis, WorkVisual configuration, update, etc., via the KSI (KUKA Service Interface). The service notebook does not have to be connected to the shop network for this.
RJ45 connector
Connector pin allocation X69
Fig. 6-11: RJ-45 pin assignment
Recommended connecting cable: Ethernet-compatible, min. category
CAT 5
Maximum cable cross-section: AWG22
Pin
1
2
3
-
6
Description
TFPO_P
TFPO_N
TFPI_P
TFPI_I
PE
6.10
PE equipotential bonding
Description
The following cables must be connected before start-up:
A 4 mm
2
cable as equipotential bonding between the manipulator and the robot controller.
An additional PE conductor between the central PE rail of the supply cabinet and the PE connection of the robot controller. A cross section of
4 mm
2
is recommended.
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Fig. 6-12: Equipotential bonding between the manipulator and the robot controller
1 Equipotential bonding connection on the manipulator
2 Equipotential bonding between the manipulator and the robot controller
3 PE cable to the central PE rail of the supply cabinet
4 Equipotential bonding connections on the robot controller
6.11
Performance level
The safety functions of the robot controller conform to Category 3 and Performance Level d according to EN ISO 13849-1.
6.11.1
PFH values of the safety functions
The safety values are based on a service life of 20 years.
The PFH value classification of the controller is only valid if the E-STOP device is tested at least once every 12 months.
When evaluating system safety functions, it must be remembered that the
PFH values for a combination of multiple controllers may have to be taken into consideration more than once. This is the case for RoboTeam systems or higher-level hazard areas. The PFH value determined for the safety function at system level must not exceed the limit for PL d.
The PFH values relate to the specific safety functions of the different controller variants.
Safety function groups:
Standard safety functions
Operating mode selection
Operator safety
EMERGENCY STOP device
Enabling device
External safe operational stop
External safety stop 1
External safety stop 2
Velocity monitoring in T1
Safety functions of KUKA Safe Robot Technology (optional)
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Monitoring of axis spaces
Monitoring of Cartesian spaces
Monitoring of axis velocity
Monitoring of Cartesian velocity
Monitoring of axis acceleration
Safe operational stop
Tool monitoring
Overview of controller variant PFH values:
Robot controller variant
KR C4 compact
PFH value
< 6.37 x 10
-8
For controller variants that are not listed here, please contact KUKA
Deutschland GmbH.
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T
7 Transportation
t s
7.1
Transporting the robot controller
t
Preconditions
The housing of the robot controller must be closed.
No cables may be connected to the robot controller.
The robot controller must be transported in a horizontal position.
Procedure
Transport the robot controller using a pallet truck or a fork lift truck. The robot controller must be laid on a pallet.
Fig. 7-1: Transportation by fork lift truck
If the robot controller is installed in an electrical enclosure during transportation, this may result in vibrations (oscillations). Such vibrations can cause contact problems on the PC plug-in cards.
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8 Start-up and recommissioning
t
8 Start-up and recommissioning
t
8.1
Installing the robot controller
Description
The robot controller can be installed in a 19" rack or as a standalone device.
Preconditions
If the robot controller is to be installed in a 19" rack, the depth must be at least 700 mm.
Both sides of the robot controller must be accessible to the cooling air.
Procedure
1. Check the robot controller for any damage caused during transportation.
2. Install the robot controller, preferably in the horizontal position. If the robot controller is installed in the vertical position, both sides must always be accessible to the cooling air.
8.2
Overview
Connecting the connecting cables
Procedure
A cable set is supplied with the robot system. The basic version consists of:
Motor cable, data cable
Device connection cable
The following cables may be provided for additional applications:
Peripheral cables
1. Connect motor connector X20 to the drive box.
2. Connect data cable connector X21 to the control box.
8.3
Plugging in the KUKA smartPAD
Procedure
Plug the KUKA smartPAD to X19 on the robot controller.
If the smartPAD is disconnected, the system can no longer be switched off by means of the EMERGENCY
STOP device on the smartPAD. For this reason, an external EMERGENCY
STOP must be connected to the robot controller.
The user is responsible for ensuring that the smartPAD is immediately removed from the system when it has been disconnected. The smartPAD must be stored out of sight and reach of personnel working on the industrial robot.
This prevents operational and non-operational EMERGENCY STOP devices from becoming interchanged.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in death, injuries or damage to property.
Connector pin allocation X19
Pin
9
5
3
8
6
11
12
2
Description
TD+
TD-
RD+
RDsmartPAD plugged in (A) 0 V smartPAD plugged in (B) 24 V
24 V PS2
GND
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8.4
Connecting the equipotential bonding (PE)
Procedure
1. Route and connect a 4 mm
2
cable as equipotential bonding between the manipulator and the robot controller at the installation site. ( >>>
6.10 "PE equipotential bonding" Page 71)
Route the equipotential bonding by the shortest route from the robot controller to the manipulator.
2. Ground the robot controller at the installation site.
3. Carry out a ground conductor check for the entire robot system in accordance with EN 60204-1.
8.5
Connecting the robot controller to the power supply
8.6
Reversing the battery discharge protection measures
Description
Procedure
To prevent the batteries from discharging before the controller has been started up for the first time, the robot controller is supplied with connector X305 disconnected from the CCU_SR.
Plug connector X305 into the CCU_SR.
Fig. 8-1: Battery discharge protection X305
1 Connector X305 on the CCU_SR
8.7
Configuring and connecting connector X11
Precondition
Procedure
The robot controller is switched off.
1. Configure connector X11 in accordance with the system and safety concepts. ( >>>
6.5.1 "X11 safety interface" Page 55)
2. Connect interface connector X11 to the robot controller.
Connector X11 may only be plugged in or unplugged when the robot controller is switched off. If connector
X11 is plugged in or unplugged when energized, damage to property may occur.
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8 Start-up and recommissioning
8.8
Switching on the robot controller
Preconditions
Procedure
The manipulator has been installed in accordance with the operating instructions.
All electrical connections are correct and the energy levels are within the specified limits.
The housing of the robot controller must be closed.
The peripheral devices are correctly connected.
It must be ensured that no persons or objects are present within the danger zone of the manipulator.
All safety devices and protective measures are complete and fully functional.
The internal temperature of the robot controller must have adapted to the ambient temperature.
1. Release the E-STOP device on the smartPAD.
2. Switch on the main switch.
The control PC begins to run up (load) the operating system and the control software.
Information about operator control of the manipulator using the smart-
PAD can be found in the operating and programming instructions for the KUKA System Software.
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9 KUKA Service
9 KUKA Service
v
A
9.1
Requesting support
Introduction
This documentation provides information on operation and operator control, and provides assistance with troubleshooting. For further assistance, please contact your local KUKA subsidiary.
Information The following information is required for processing a support request:
Description of the problem, including information about the duration and frequency of the fault
As comprehensive information as possible about the hardware and software components of the overall system
The following list gives an indication of the information which is relevant in many cases:
Model and serial number of the kinematic system, e.g. the manipulator
Model and serial number of the controller
Model and serial number of the energy supply system
Designation and version of the system software
Designations and versions of other software components or modifications
Diagnostic package KRCDiag
Additionally for KUKA Sunrise: Existing projects including applications
For versions of KUKA System Software older than V8: Archive of the software (KRCDiag is not yet available here.)
Application used
External axes used
9.2
KUKA Customer Support
Availability
KUKA Customer Support is available in many countries. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Argentina
Ruben Costantini S.A. (Agency)
Luis Angel Huergo 13 20
Parque Industrial
2400 San Francisco (CBA)
Argentina
Tel. +54 3564 421033
Fax +54 3564 428877 [email protected]
Australia
KUKA Robotics Australia Pty Ltd
45 Fennell Street
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Australia
Tel. +61 3 9939 9656 [email protected]
www.kuka-robotics.com.au
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Belgium
Brazil
Chile
China
Germany
KUKA Automatisering + Robots N.V.
Centrum Zuid 1031
3530 Houthalen
Belgium
Tel. +32 11 516160
Fax +32 11 526794 [email protected]
www.kuka.be
KUKA Roboter do Brasil Ltda.
Travessa Claudio Armando, nº 171
Bloco 5 - Galpões 51/52
Bairro Assunção
CEP 09861-7630 São Bernardo do Campo - SP
Brazil
Tel. +55 11 4942-8299
Fax +55 11 2201-7883 [email protected]
www.kuka-roboter.com.br
Robotec S.A. (Agency)
Santiago de Chile
Chile
Tel. +56 2 331-5951
Fax +56 2 331-5952 [email protected]
www.robotec.cl
KUKA Robotics China Co., Ltd.
No. 889 Kungang Road
Xiaokunshan Town
Songjiang District
201614 Shanghai
P. R. China
Tel. +86 21 5707 2688
Fax +86 21 5707 2603 [email protected]
www.kuka-robotics.com
KUKA Deutschland GmbH
Zugspitzstr. 140
86165 Augsburg
Germany
Tel. +49 821 797-1926
Fax +49 821 797-41 1926
www.kuka.com
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France
India
Italy
Japan
Canada
KUKA Automatisme + Robotique SAS
Techvallée
6, Avenue du Parc
91140 Villebon S/Yvette
France
Tel. +33 1 6931660-0
Fax +33 1 6931660-1 [email protected]
www.kuka.fr
KUKA Robotics India Pvt. Ltd.
Office Number-7, German Centre,
Level 12, Building No. - 9B
DLF Cyber City Phase III
122 002 Gurgaon
Haryana
India
Tel. +91 124 4635774
Fax +91 124 4635773 [email protected]
www.kuka.in
KUKA Roboter Italia S.p.A.
Via Pavia 9/a - int.6
10098 Rivoli (TO)
Italy
Tel. +39 011 959-5013
Fax +39 011 959-5141 [email protected]
www.kuka.it
KUKA Japan K.K.
YBP Technical Center
134 Godo-cho, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa
240 0005
Japan
Tel. +81 45 744 7531
Fax +81 45 744 7541 [email protected]
KUKA Robotics Canada Ltd.
6710 Maritz Drive - Unit 4
Mississauga
L5W 0A1
Ontario
Canada
Tel. +1 905 670-8600
Fax +1 905 670-8604 [email protected]
www.kuka-robotics.com/canada
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Korea
Malaysia
Mexico
Norway
Austria
KUKA Robotics Korea Co. Ltd.
RIT Center 306, Gyeonggi Technopark
1271-11 Sa 3-dong, Sangnok-gu
Ansan City, Gyeonggi Do
426-901
Korea
Tel. +82 31 501-1451
Fax +82 31 501-1461 [email protected]
KUKA Robot Automation (M) Sdn Bhd
South East Asia Regional Office
No. 7, Jalan TPP 6/6
Taman Perindustrian Puchong
47100 Puchong
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel. +60 (03) 8063-1792
Fax +60 (03) 8060-7386 [email protected]
KUKA de México S. de R.L. de C.V.
Progreso #8
Col. Centro Industrial Puente de Vigas
Tlalnepantla de Baz
54020 Estado de México
Mexico
Tel. +52 55 5203-8407
Fax +52 55 5203-8148 [email protected]
www.kuka-robotics.com/mexico
KUKA Sveiseanlegg + Roboter
Sentrumsvegen 5
2867 Hov
Norway
Tel. +47 61 18 91 30
Fax +47 61 18 62 00 [email protected]
KUKA Roboter CEE GmbH
Gruberstraße 2-4
4020 Linz
Austria
Tel. +43 7 32 78 47 52
Fax +43 7 32 79 38 80 [email protected]
www.kuka.at
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Poland
Portugal
Russia
Sweden
KUKA Roboter CEE GmbH Poland
Spó ł ka z ograniczon ą odpowiedzialno ś ci ą
Oddzia ł w Polsce
Ul. Porcelanowa 10
40-246 Katowice
Poland
Tel. +48 327 30 32 13 or -14
Fax +48 327 30 32 26
KUKA Robots IBÉRICA, S.A.
Rua do Alto da Guerra n° 50
Armazém 04
2910 011 Setúbal
Portugal
Tel. +351 265 729 780
Fax +351 265 729 782 [email protected]
www.kuka.com
KUKA Russia OOO
1-y Nagatinskiy pr-d, 2
117105 Moskau
Russia
Tel. +7 495 665-6241 [email protected]
KUKA Svetsanläggningar + Robotar AB
A. Odhners gata 15
421 30 Västra Frölunda
Sweden
Tel. +46 31 7266-200
Fax +46 31 7266-201 [email protected]
Switzerland
KUKA Roboter Schweiz AG
Industriestr. 9
5432 Neuenhof
Switzerland
Tel. +41 44 74490-90
Fax +41 44 74490-91 [email protected]
www.kuka-roboter.ch
Slovakia
KUKA Roboter CEE GmbH organiza č ná zložka
Bojnická 3
831 04 Bratislava
Slovakia
Tel. +420 226 212 273 [email protected]
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Spain
South Africa
Taiwan
Thailand
Czech Republic
Hungary
KUKA Iberia, S.A.U.
Pol. Industrial
Torrent de la Pastera
Carrer del Bages s/n
08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona)
Spain
Tel. +34 93 8142-353 [email protected]
Jendamark Automation LTD (Agency)
76a York Road
North End
6000 Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Tel. +27 41 391 4700
Fax +27 41 373 3869 www.jendamark.co.za
KUKA Automation Taiwan Co. Ltd.
1F, No. 298 Yangguang ST.,
Nei Hu Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan 114
Taiwan
Tel. +886 2 8978 1188
Fax +886 2 8797 5118 [email protected]
KUKA (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
No 22/11-12 H-Cape Biz Sector Onnut
Sukhaphiban 2 road, Prawet
Bangkok 10250
Thailand
Tel. +66 (0) 90-940-8950
KUKA Roboter CEE GmbH organiza č ní složka
Pražská 239
25066 Zdiby
Czech Republic
Tel. +420 226 212 273 [email protected]
KUKA Robotics Hungaria Kft.
Fö út 140
2335 Taksony
Hungary
Tel. +36 24 501609
Fax +36 24 477031 [email protected]
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USA
UK
KUKA Robotics Corporation
51870 Shelby Parkway
Shelby Township
48315-1787
Michigan
USA
Tel. +1 866 873-5852
Fax +1 866 329-5852 [email protected]
www.kukarobotics.com
KUKA Robotics UK Ltd
Great Western Street
Wednesbury West Midlands
WS10 7LL
UK
Tel. +44 121 505 9970
Fax +44 121 505 6589 [email protected]
www.kuka-robotics.co.uk
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Index
Numbers
A
Applied norms and regulations 50
Axis limitation, mechanical 38
B
Battery discharge protection, reversing 78
C
Cabinet Control Unit, Small Robot 13
Cabinet Interface Board, Small Robot 13, 23
D
Declaration of incorporation 27, 28
Description of the industrial robot 11
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Dimensions, handle brackets 25
Dimensions, smartPAD holder 24
Documentation, industrial robot 7
E
EC declaration of conformity 28
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 51
Electromagnetic compatibility, EMC 53
EMERGENCY STOP device 35, 36, 40
EMERGENCY STOP devices to X11 58
EMERGENCY STOP wiring example 58
EMERGENCY STOP, external 36, 43
Equipotential bonding, connecting 78
Exhaustive discharge, battery 21
External enabling switch, function 57
F
G
H
Index
I
Installing the robot controller 77
J
K
KUKA Service Interface, X69 71
L
Low-voltage power supply unit 14
M
Monitoring, physical safeguards 34
Motherboard D3236-K interfaces 18
Motherboard D3445-K interfaces 19
O
Overview of robot controller 11
P
Power Management Board, Small Robot 13
Power supply connection, technical data 21, 54
Power supply with battery backup 14
Power supply without battery backup 14
Pressure Equipment Directive 48, 50
Preventive maintenance work 48
R
Resolver cable, length difference 22, 54
S
SafeOperation via Ethernet safety interface 66
Safety functions, Ethernet safety interface 61
Safety gate, wiring example 58
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Selecting the operating mode 32, 33
Slot assignment, motherboard D3076-K 17
Slot assignment, motherboard D3236-K 18
Slot assignment, motherboard D3445-K 19
smartPAD cable extensions 22, 54
Software limit switches 38, 40
Stop category 1, Drive Ramp Stop 30
Switching on the robot controller 79
T
U
Use, contrary to intended use 27
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V
W
X
X11, configuring and connecting 78
X11, connector pin allocation 55
X65, connector pin allocation 70
Index
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Key features
Compact design for space-saving installation.
Safety logic for safe operation.
Interfaces for peripheral connections.
Control PC for robotic programming and control.
smartPAD interface for teach pendant connectivity.
Frequently asked questions
It's a robot controller designed to operate KUKA small robots.
The main components are the Control PC, Power Unit, Safety Logic, smartPAD teach pendant, and connection panel.
The available safety interfaces are the discrete safety interface X11 and the Ethernet safety interface X66.
