HI all
is that possible to downgrade kss 8.6.8 to 8.3?
controller : krc4 compact
robot:kr10
HI all
is that possible to downgrade kss 8.6.8 to 8.3?
controller : krc4 compact
robot:kr10
Maybe. It would depend on whether KUKA ever published a KSS 8.3 version that supports your KRC4's hardware.
That's probably a question only KUKA can answer for certain, and they would need the serial number of your KRC4 to do so.
Even if it's possible, you would have to get a compatible 8.3 KSR image from KUKA, and install it onto the KRC using the KSR stick.
Hi
thanks for the reply
controller is krc4 compact and kss 8.3.13
another controller also krc4compact but kss8.6.8
KSS upgrade/downgrade within same major version is not a problem. That is where first two numbers of software version are the same. For example moving to/from KSS8.5.6 and KSS 8.5.8 (both are "8.5").
To change to a different major version is problematic:
1) Note that change is not just for KSS, it is entire ecosystem starting with WindowsOS....
2) This is not free, in fact it is quite expensive to get another license for KSS and whatever tech package is used. The only time one could get the cost waived is if there is a problem with used software so that it cannot work as advertised and the only way out is to change major KSS version. Just some very rough ballpark numbers to give you some idea:
~ $1k for WindowsEmbedded
~ $5k for KSS
~ $2-5k per tech package
But those are just license costs. on top of that is time to create new project, migrate all the programs and configurations.
3) There are several different versions of motherboards (KUKA calls them MCC boards)
Older ones can work with older KSS (for example 8.2,8.3 and maybe 8.5).
Newer ones can work with newer KSS( 8.5, 8.6).
So to know what can run on your hardware you need to contact KUKA, tell them controller serial number and maybe send KRCDiag.
So i would really think long and hard about going that route. If anything i would be more inclined to investigate upgrade from 8.3 to 8.6. So what is the reason you would like to change KSS?
The best value option is to sell your robot system and buy another one that does have software stand you want.