we have just installed the x11 hardware and wired the plug for our KRC4 controller. We need help on the software side. I have attached an image showing the codes we are getting. The controller had a safety plc in it before we bought it and it seems like it is still looking for it. Any help appreciated. Thanks!
X11 install KRC4 controller
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Frantom -
June 17, 2022 at 2:21 PM -
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You have to change the configuration in WorkVisual. You will need to add the Safety board that was installed with X11, and remove the settings for the safety PLC.
If you remove the settings for the safety plc first, a proposal of changes message should popup (lower left corner) that will ask you if you want to add a SIB board.
You will then be required to accept safety configuration checksum on the smartPad after the deployed changed WorkVisual project.
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okay thanks!
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so when we were connecting the plug we noticed there is not a wire for every pin. Is that normal?
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yes it is normal. most of the positions are not occupied. they are populated manually (strip wire, crimp pin on it, place it into 'insert'). the insert is piece of insulation that holds the pins.
and with more than 100 of positions that would be a lot of work.
also several variants exist depending on available options (Cabinet EStop, Ethernet switch power...)
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Yes, that is normal. If you look at the documentation, it will tell you what pin is for what, or search the forum as there are wiring samples.
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You have to change the configuration in WorkVisual. You will need to add the Safety board that was installed with X11, and remove the settings for the safety PLC.
If you remove the settings for the safety plc first, a proposal of changes message should popup (lower left corner) that will ask you if you want to add a SIB board.
You will then be required to accept safety configuration checksum on the smartPad after the deployed changed WorkVisual project.
where in WorkVisual do I go to remove the settings for the safety PLC?
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Cwany thanks
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Depending on the safety protocol used, but basically:
- If it CIP Safety, under Bus Structure, go to EtherNet IP and deactivate the local safety slave.
- If it is ProfiSafe, under Bus Structure, go to Profinet and change from PROFIsafe to No PROFIsafe.
- If it is FSoE, ...
Once you deactivate it, the little popup in the bottom right should appear that asks to add a SIB Board. If you have just X11, then add SION-SIB-STD, if you have both X11 and X13 then add SION-SIB-EXT.
For more details, read the manuals for the protocols used.
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okay thanks! After doing all that we now get these 2 new errors.
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your screenshot shows that robot is still expecting connection with safety PLC....
did you activate new safety config? this is always required after hardware change.
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does any of this look wrong?
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your hardware configuration and KUKA System Bus (X48) is incomplete. i see no safety node for CIB (part of CCU). You can also run configuration proposal option to see if WorkVisual finds anything wrong.
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panic mode thanks! This is where we are at now.
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you are welcome.
btw. i don't know what you are doing and my interest and patience for this topic is gone. if i can offer any tips it would be to read pinned topic READ FIRST, do things methodically, state product versions and what you have done, answer suggestions... good luck
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Our controller did not have a safety PLC or an x11 when we bought it. We are trying to install the x11 we bought from Kuka.
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