Unable to perform critical operations on a Kuka KRC4. Please help.

Quote from ashwinmudigonda

I am more conversant with ABB and Motoman robots. I have a Kuka job to execute. I logged in as Expert mode (I typed 'kuka' for password) and am in T1 mode. I have 2 specific queries:

1) I need to add a line of command to a .src file. I figured the best way to do that would be to copy over the file onto a USB drive, modify it, and then upload it. I was able to copy and modify the file on my laptop. But when I copy the file and try to paste it in KRC:\R1\Program, I see an error message on the top saying

C3FIL 86
Invalid command for linked modules: command: Overwrite, module: <name of the .src file>

When I hit OK, it says

File <filename> cannot be changed.

What's the best way to execute this? Will the pendant compile the code if I upload the file?

You have to use KUKA interface to copy your new programs. When you copy or replace the new programs using the KUKA interface then interpreter compiles the programs and check for errors. If you try to copy directly to the program or system folder you code or .DAT files then they are not compiled and will lead to errors. If you want to make a change in your program or .dat file then you will have to open that file and not select.

2) I am switching out the existing tool to a new tool. I read the manual and said that I had to go to Start-up->Calibrate->Tool but Calibrate and other settings are grayed out. Any idea how to access these settings?

You will have to deselect the program and be in the expert mode to calibrate the TOOL.

Thanks for your help.

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