Posts by dangermrrobinson

I would try x66 port. From my experience, anything with a 192.168.x.x is reserved for kuka and never change those values! I’ve connected my PC to Kuka to share files using x66. I thought about using openshowvar, but stuck with kuka approved tech packages.

I’ve been using our robot for the same reason as you, making cinema magic with motion control. I, too was about to pull the trigger and create custom software but looking at logistics, making software is very expensive. But having bought a kuka, make sure to get the tech packages EntertainTech and RSI bundled to save some money when you purchase your bot. Also there are very few softwares out there already. One of them is being done by Autodesk Labs called Mimic (mimicformaya.com). We use both the teaching pendant as well as Maya/Mimic to maximize our workflow.

I would try the suggestions above by reducing your velocity during certain moves. My experience, every time I program something in Kuka that has more of a majestic curve moves, it takes more time trying to figure out jerk, velocity, etc and always prone to errors. That’s where I move to a graphical interface where I can see the move, manipulate curves and so on. Have you ever heard of Mimic? Check it out...mimicformaya.com

I know this isn't the right place to post this here, but I was just wondering if anyone in this forum know anyone who has a KRC4 Compact available for a quick rental in the Los Angeles reason.

Unfortunately Kuka response time isn't as quick Thank you very much for understanding.

Thank you very much SkyeFire and the rest of the community. I’ve learned a lot from reading this forum. Just to let everyone know that our KRC4 Power problem was rectified. It was indeed just a bad KPP board.

However, it’s still not a bad idea to protect your investment. If anyone can suggest a high end UPS that has been tested, or even an isolation transformer, that will be great. I know Kuka sells an isolation transformer unit but only for their bigger cabinet. Looking for a solution using a KRC4 Compact.

Thank you!

thank you very much again! I'll keep the community updated with the outcome.

Ordering the spare part from Kuka. Hopefully an engineer comes and gives advice of preventing this happening again. The unit is barely a year old. If you or the rest of the community have any suggestions, please chime in. Our power is rated at 220, single phase. Our robot is used for film and entertainment, hence traveling from studio to studio. Besides a dedicated circuit, what box in between the controller and mains should we purchase to further protect our investment?

Hello everyone!

I’ve been pretty stumped about what’s happening with our controller and manipulator. Controller is a KRC4 Compact and manipulator is KR10 R1100. Everything was working great until one day it threw error codes and did an override shutdown. Here are the error codes:

KSS26233 - Error: Intermediate circuit overcurrent (supply)(1) originator: drive
KSS26130 - Error: charging of intermediate circuit failed (supply)(1) originator: drive
KSS26015 - General power supply error (1) originator: drive

I did toggle the drives on/off and even did a cold start to clear off codes. Error codes only appear when I press the enabling switch. All signs point out to a KPP problem. When I looked inside the KRC4 compact, no error faults nor fuses were blown. And when I did a visual inspection in the drive box, I didn’t see any signs of burnt cables or liquids dripping. Usually with high voltage electronics, there should be some sort of sign pointing out to a problem with either LED faults and/or burnt cables/capacitors/boards.

Still pretty new to the Kuka world. Any advice would help. Thank you very much for your time.