Positioner
KUKA Positioner
KP3-H2H
Specification
KUKA Roboter GmbH
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KUKA Posi-
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KUKA Roboter 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 Roboter 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, how-ever, and necessary corrections will be incorporated in the subsequent edition.
Subject to technical alterations without an effect on the function.
Translation of the original documentation
KIM-PS5-DOC
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Book structure: Spez KP3-H2H V3.1
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Positioning system documentation ............................................................................ 5
1.2 Representation of warnings and notes ...................................................................... 5
1.3 Terms used ................................................................................................................ 6
2 Purpose ........................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Target group .............................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Intended use .............................................................................................................. 9
3 Product description ..................................................................................... 11
3.1 Overview of positioners .............................................................................................. 11
3.2 Description of the positioner ...................................................................................... 11
3.3 Control and integration ............................................................................................... 12
4 Technical data .............................................................................................. 15
4.1 Technical data, overview ........................................................................................... 15
4.2 Technical data, KP3-H2H500 .................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Basic data, KP3-H2H500 ...................................................................................... 15
4.2.2 Axis data, KP3-H2H500 ........................................................................................ 16
4.2.3 Payloads, KP3-H2H500 ........................................................................................ 18
4.2.4 Loads acting on the mounting base, KP3-H2H500 ............................................... 18
4.3 Technical data, KP3-H2H750 .................................................................................... 19
4.3.1 Basic data, KP3-H2H750 ...................................................................................... 19
4.3.2 Axis data, KP3-H2H750 ........................................................................................ 19
4.3.3 Payloads, KP3-H2H750 ........................................................................................ 22
4.3.4 Loads acting on the mounting base, KP3-H2H750 ............................................... 22
4.4 Technical data, KP3-H2H1000 .................................................................................. 23
4.4.1 Basic data, KP3-H2H1000 .................................................................................... 23
4.4.2 Axis data, KP3-H2H1000 ...................................................................................... 24
4.4.3 Payloads, KP3-H2H1000 ...................................................................................... 27
4.4.4 Loads acting on the mounting base, KP3-H2H1000 ............................................. 27
4.5 Basic data, screen ..................................................................................................... 28
4.6 Plates and labels ........................................................................................................ 28
4.7 REACH duty to communicate information acc. to Art. 33 of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 31
4.8 Stopping distances ..................................................................................................... 31
5 Safety ............................................................................................................ 33
5.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 33
5.1.1 Liability .................................................................................................................. 33
5.1.2 Intended use of the industrial robot ...................................................................... 34
5.1.3 EC declaration of conformity and declaration of incorporation ............................. 34
5.1.4 Terms used ........................................................................................................... 35
5.2 Personnel ................................................................................................................... 35
5.3 Workspace, safety zone and danger zone ................................................................. 36
5.4 Overview of protective equipment .............................................................................. 37
5.4.1 Mechanical end stops ........................................................................................... 37
5.4.2 Mechanical axis limitation (optional) ..................................................................... 37
5.4.3 Options for moving the manipulator without drive energy ..................................... 37
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5.4.4 Labeling on the industrial robot ............................................................................ 38
5.5 Safety measures ........................................................................................................ 38
5.5.1 General safety measures ..................................................................................... 38
5.5.2 Transportation ...................................................................................................... 40
5.5.3 Start-up and recommissioning .............................................................................. 40
5.5.4 Manual mode ........................................................................................................ 41
5.5.5 Automatic mode ................................................................................................... 42
5.5.6 Maintenance and repair ........................................................................................ 42
5.5.7 Decommissioning, storage and disposal .............................................................. 44
5.6 Applied norms and regulations .................................................................................. 44
6 Planning ........................................................................................................ 45
6.1 Mounting base with centering .................................................................................... 45
6.2 Base frames .............................................................................................................. 45
6.2.1 Base frame, drive pedestal ................................................................................... 45
6.2.2 Base frame, counterbearing pedestal ................................................................... 46
6.3 Distance between face plates .................................................................................... 47
6.4 Dimensions of face plates ......................................................................................... 48
6.5 Length compensation ................................................................................................ 51
7 Transportation ............................................................................................. 53
7.1 Transport, positioner .................................................................................................. 53
8 KUKA Service ............................................................................................... 57
8.1 Requesting support ................................................................................................... 57
8.2 KUKA Customer Support ........................................................................................... 57
Index ............................................................................................................. 65
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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Positioning system documentation
The positioner documentation consists of the following parts:
Documentation for the positioner
Documentation for the robot controller
Operating and programming instructions for the KUKA System Software
Instructions for options and accessories
Parts catalog on storage medium
Each of these sets of instructions is a separate document.
1.2 Representation of warnings and notes
Safety These warnings are relevant to safety and must be observed.
This warning draws attention to procedures which serve to prevent or remedy emergencies or malfunctions:
Procedures marked with this warning must be followed exactly.
Notices These notices serve to make your work easier or contain references to further information.
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These warnings mean that it is certain or highly probable that death or severe injuries will occur, if no precautions
are taken.
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 oc-cur, 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 pre-
cautionary measures.
The following procedure must be followed exactly!
Tip to make your work easier or reference to further information.
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1.3 Terms used
Term Description
Axis range Range of an axis, in degrees, within which the robot/positioner may move. The axis range must be defined for each axis that is to be monitored.
Drive unit A combination of motor and gear unit.
Workspace The robot/positioner is allowed to move within its workspace. The workspace is derived from the individual axis ranges.
Braking distance The braking distance is the distance covered by the robot/positioner after the stop function has been triggered and before the robot comes to a standstill.
CE mark
(CE mark)
The safety requirements of all relevant EC direc-tives have been met. All prescribed conformity assessment procedures have been carried out.
EMT
EMD
The EMT (electronic measuring tool) is used for mastering the positioner with the KR C2.
The EMD (electronic mastering device) is used for mastering the positioner with the KR C4.
Release device The release device can be used to move the positioner mechanically after an accident or mal-function.
Danger zone The danger zone consists of the workspace and the braking distances.
KCP
smartPAD
The KCP (KUKA Control Panel) teach pendant has all the operator control and display functions required for operating and programming the industrial robot.
The KCP variant for the KR C4 is called KUKA smartPAD. The general term “KCP”, however, is generally used in this documentation.
KP KUKA positioning system is a kinematic system that is controlled by the robot controller as an external axis. The shorter term “positioner” is used in the documentation.
KR C KUKA Robot Controller
Manipulator The robot arm and the associated electrical installations
RDC Resolver digital converter
RDC The RDC (Resolver Digital Converter) consti-tutes the connection between the motors of the robot/positioner and the robot controller. The sig-nals are converted in the RDC (A/D conversion).
Robot system Robot system, consisting of robot, positioner, robot controller, KUKA System Software, con-necting cables and KCP.
Safety zone The safety zone is situated outside the danger zone.
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Fixture A customer-specific fixture adapted to the rele-vant application is mounted on the positioner.
External axis If the positioner is connected to the robot control-ler, its axes are configured as external axes of the robot.
Term Description
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2 Purpose
2 Purpose
2.1 Target group
This documentation is aimed at users with the following knowledge and skills:
Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering
Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic systems
Knowledge of the robot controller system
2.2 Intended use
Use The intended use of the positioner is the movement and positioning of loads and workpieces. Use is only permitted under the specified environmental con-ditions.
Misuse Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be misuse and is not allowed. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any resulting damage. The risk lies entirely with the user.
Examples of such misuse include:
Transportation of persons and animals
Use as a climbing aid
Operation outside the specified operating parameters
Use in potentially explosive environments
Use in radioactive environments
Outdoor operation
Operation in underground mining
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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 ob-
tained directly from our subsidiaries.
Changing the structure of the positioner, e.g. by drilling holes, etc., can result in damage to the components. This
is considered improper use and leads to loss of guarantee and liability enti-tlements.
Deviations from the operating conditions specified in the technical data or the use of special functions or applica-
tions can lead to premature wear. KUKA Roboter GmbH must be consulted.
The positioner is an integral part of an overall system and may only be operated in a CE-compliant system.
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3 Product description
3.1 Overview of positioners
The KP3-H2H product family comprises the following positioner types:
3.2 Description of the positioner
Overview The positioner has 3 axes, which are controlled via the robot controller. A cus-tomer-specific or project-specific fixture is mounted by means of a mechanical interface (e.g. locating holes and threaded holes). The system may optionally have an energy supply system integrated into it (e.g. for compressed air, elec-trical current).
In the document, the axes of the positioner are designated Axis 1 (A1), Axis 2 (A2) and Axis 3 (A3). In the actual application, A1, A2, A3 might already be assigned to different system components.
Pedestal The positioner consists of a drive pedestal and a counterbearing pedestal which are bolted to the floor by means of base frames.
The drive pedestal houses the counterbearing cross-member and motors A1, A2 and A3. Also located on the drive pedestal is interface A1 for the motor and data cables.
The counterbearing pedestal houses the counterbearing cross-member and the energy supply system (optional).
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Type Payload (per planetary axis)
KP3-H2H500 500 kg
KP3-H2H750 750 kg
KP3-H2H1000 1000 kg
Fig. 3-1: Principal components
1 Counterbearing cross-member (counterbearing of planetary axis)
2 Counterbearing pedestal (counterbearing unit)
3 Counterbearing face plate
4 Main beam
5 Face plate on drive
6 Drive cross-member (drive of planetary axis)
7 Drive pedestal (drive unit)
8 Interface A1
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Base frame The positioner is bolted to the floor by means of base frames. The dimensions of the base frames depend on the pedestal and tool radius.
Main beam The main beam connects the two cross-members (planetary axes).
Cross-members The positioner has a drive cross-member and a counterbearing cross-member which are joined to one another by the main beam.
The drive cross-member consists of two drives with the respective motors, gear units and face plates (face plates on drive). The counterbearing cross-member consists of two counterbearings and the respective face plates (face plates on counterbearing).
The workpiece fixtures are mounted on the face plates.
Electrical installa-
tions
The electrical installations consist of the cables and connectors. Holders, flex-ible tubes and accessories are also included.
The positioner has its own RDC (2nd RDC), which is fixed to the drive pedes-tal.
Accessories Only accessories authorized by KUKA Roboter GmbH for this positioner may be used. All items of equipment must possess the appropriate certification and EC declarations of conformity.
Options The positioner can be equipped with the following options:
Application-specific energy supply system:
Air, control/parameter cable, ground, water
Signal transmission by bus cable (Profibus)
Support strips for fixtures
Weld current return cable
Screen
3.3 Control and integration
Description The drive units of the positioner are operated as external axes of the robot controller. The following couplings are possible:
Asynchronous operation. There is no mathematical coupling with the ro-bot.
Mathematical coupling of one or more drive units into the robot kinematic system.
Root point calibration is required for the mathematical coupling.
An example of a mathematical coupling is depicted in the following diagram.
Further information about calibration of an external kinematic system is contained in the Operating and Programming Instructions for Sys-tem Integrators.
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With mathematical coupling, the robot constantly follows the movement of the coupled external axes. The mathematical coupling can simplify the program-ming for complex processes, e.g. arc welding. Using this method, a constant defined orientation can be maintained during a CP motion, for example.
Fig. 3-2: Robot with external axes and extended kinematic system
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4 Technical data
4.1 Technical data, overview
The technical data for the individual robot types can be found in the following sections:
The technical data for the screen can be found in Section (>>> 4.5 "Basic da-ta, screen" Page 28).
4.2 Technical data, KP3-H2H500
4.2.1 Basic data, KP3-H2H500
Basic data
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KP3-H2H500 Technical data
(>>> 4.2 "Technical data, KP3-H2H500" Page 15)
Plates and labels
(>>> 4.6 "Plates and labels" Page 28)
Stopping distances
(>>> 4.8 "Stopping distances" Page 31)
KP3-H2H750 Technical data
(>>> 4.3 "Technical data, KP3-H2H750" Page 19)
Plates and labels
(>>> 4.6 "Plates and labels" Page 28)
Stopping distances
(>>> 4.8 "Stopping distances" Page 31)
KP3-H2H1000 Technical data
(>>> 4.4 "Technical data, KP3-H2H1000" Page 23)
Plates and labels
(>>> 4.6 "Plates and labels" Page 28)
Stopping distances
(>>> 4.8 "Stopping distances" Page 31)
KP3-H2H500
Number of axes 3
Pose repeatability (ISO 9283) ± 0.08 mm
Weight approx. 2310 kg
Rated payload 500 kg
Protection rating IP67
Sound level < 70 dB (A)
Mounting position Floor
Default color Moving parts: KUKA orange 2567;Cover: black (RAL 9005);Pedestal: KUKA orange 2567
Controller KR C4
Footprint 2000 mm x (1577 mm + distance between face plates)
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Ambient condi-
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4.2.2 Axis data, KP3-H2H500
Axis data
Direction of
rotation
The orientation of a rotational axis is defined on the motor side (drive):
“+” clockwise
“-” counterclockwise
The direction of motion and the arrangement of the individual axes may be not-ed from the following diagram (>>> Fig. 4-1 ).
Humidity class (EN 60204) -
Classification of environmental con-ditions (EN 60721-3-3)
3K3
Ambient temperature
During operation 5 °C to 40 °C (278 K to 313 K)
During storage/transportation 5 °C to 40 °C (278 K to 313 K)
Loading height max. 1019 mm
Tool radius 400 mm to 600 mm, in 100 mm steps
Distance between face plates 1600 mm to 4400 mm, in 400 mm steps
Motion range
A1 -185 ° / 5 °
A2 Infinite
A3 Infinite
Motion range with energy supply system
A1 -185 ° / 5 °
A2 ±185 °
A3 ±185 °
Turning time 180°
A1 3.8 s
A2 2.7 s
A3 2.7 s
Turning time 360°
A1 -
A2 4.6 s
A3 4.6 s
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Working
envelope
The following diagrams show the shape and size of the working envelopes with tool radii 400 mm, 500 mm and 600 mm. The positioners are manufac-tured with project-specific dimensions according to the specified dimension ranges.
Working envelope, tool radius 400 mm (>>> Fig. 4-2 )
Working envelope, tool radius 500 mm (>>> Fig. 4-2 )
Working envelope, tool radius 600 mm (>>> Fig. 4-2 )
Fig. 4-1: Direction of rotation of the axes
Fig. 4-2: Working envelope, tool radius 400 mm, 500 mm and 600 mm
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4.2.3 Payloads, KP3-H2H500
Payloads
The load difference between the planetary axes in automatic mode should not exceed 70 to 30.
4.2.4 Loads acting on the mounting base, KP3-H2H500
Loads acting on
the mounting
base
The specified forces and torques already include the payload and the inertia force (weight) of the positioner.
Vertical force F(v), horizontal force F(h), tilting torque M(k), torque about axis 1 M(r)
Maximum load torque
A1 3360 Nm
A2 736 Nm
A3 736 Nm
Mass moment of inertia
A1 3090 kgm²
A2 359 kgm²
A3 359 kgm²
Fig. 4-3: Loads acting on the mounting base
Vertical force F(v)
F(v normal) -
F(v max) 33354 N
Horizontal force F(h)
F(h normal) -
F(h max) -
Tilting moment M(k)
M(k normal) -
M(k max) 9768 Nm
Torque about axis 1 M(r)
M(r normal) -
M(r max) -
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4.3 Technical data, KP3-H2H750
4.3.1 Basic data, KP3-H2H750
Basic data
Ambient condi-
tions
4.3.2 Axis data, KP3-H2H750
Axis data
The foundation loads specified in the table are the maxi-mum loads that may occur. They must be referred to
when dimensioning the foundations and must be adhered to for safety rea-sons.
KP3-H2H750
Number of axes 3
Pose repeatability (ISO 9283) ± 0.08 mm
Weight approx. 2500 kg
Rated payload 750 kg
Protection rating IP67
Sound level < 70 dB (A)
Mounting position Floor
Default color Moving parts: KUKA orange 2567;Cover: black (RAL 9005);Pedestal: KUKA orange 2567
Controller KR C4
Footprint 2000 mm x (1577 mm + distance between face plates)
Humidity class (EN 60204) -
Classification of environmental con-ditions (EN 60721-3-3)
3K3
Ambient temperature
During operation 5 °C to 40 °C (278 K to 313 K)
During storage/transportation 5 °C to 40 °C (278 K to 313 K)
Loading height max. 1019 mm
Tool radius 600 mm to 800 mm, in 100 mm steps
Distance between face plates 2000 mm to 4400 mm, in 400 mm steps
Motion range
A1 -185 ° / 5 °
A2 Infinite
A3 Infinite
Motion range with energy supply system
A1 -185 ° / 5 °
A2 ±185 °
A3 ±185 °
Turning time 180°
A1 3.8 s
A2 2.9 s
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Direction of
rotation
The orientation of a rotational axis is defined on the motor side (drive):
“+” clockwise
“-” counterclockwise
The direction of motion and the arrangement of the individual axes may be not-ed from the following diagram (>>> Fig. 4-4 ).
Working
envelope
The following diagrams show the shape and size of the working envelopes with tool radii 600 mm, 700 mm and 800 mm. The positioners are manufac-tured with project-specific dimensions according to the specified dimension ranges.
Working envelope, tool radius 600 mm (>>> Fig. 4-5 )
A3 2.9 s
Turning time 360°
A1 -
A2 4.9 s
A3 4.9 s
Fig. 4-4: Direction of rotation of the axes
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Working envelope, tool radius 700 mm (>>> Fig. 4-6 )
Working envelope, tool radius 800 mm (>>> Fig. 4-7 )
Fig. 4-5: Working envelope, tool radius 600 mm
Fig. 4-6: Working envelope, tool radius 700 mm
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4.3.3 Payloads, KP3-H2H750
Payloads
The load difference between the planetary axes in automatic mode should not exceed 70 to 30.
4.3.4 Loads acting on the mounting base, KP3-H2H750
Loads acting on
the mounting
base
The specified forces and torques already include the payload and the inertia force (weight) of the positioner.
Fig. 4-7: Working envelope, tool radius 800 mm
Maximum load torque
A1 6520 Nm
A2 736 Nm
A3 736 Nm
Mass moment of inertia
A1 6022 kgm²
A2 530 kgm²
A3 530 kgm²
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Vertical force F(v), horizontal force F(h), tilting torque M(k), torque about axis 1 M(r)
4.4 Technical data, KP3-H2H1000
4.4.1 Basic data, KP3-H2H1000
Basic data
Fig. 4-8: Loads acting on the mounting base
Vertical force F(v)
F(v normal) -
F(v max) 38259 N
Horizontal force F(h)
F(h normal) -
F(h max) -
Tilting moment M(k)
M(k normal) -
M(k max) 19786 Nm
Torque about axis 1 M(r)
M(r normal) -
M(r max) -
The foundation loads specified in the table are the maxi-mum loads that may occur. They must be referred to
when dimensioning the foundations and must be adhered to for safety rea-sons.
KP3-H2H1000
Number of axes 3
Pose repeatability (ISO 9283) ± 0.08 mm
Weight approx. 2600 kg
Rated payload 1000 kg
Protection rating IP67
Sound level < 70 dB (A)
Mounting position Floor
Default color Moving parts: KUKA orange 2567;Cover: black (RAL 9005);Pedestal: KUKA orange 2567
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Ambient condi-
tions
4.4.2 Axis data, KP3-H2H1000
Axis data
Direction of
rotation
The orientation of a rotational axis is defined on the motor side (drive):
“+” clockwise
“-” counterclockwise
The direction of motion and the arrangement of the individual axes may be not-ed from the following diagram (>>> Fig. 4-9 ).
Controller KR C4
Footprint 2000 mm x (1577 mm + distance between face plates)
KP3-H2H1000
Humidity class (EN 60204) -
Classification of environmental con-ditions (EN 60721-3-3)
3K3
Ambient temperature
During operation 5 °C to 40 °C (278 K to 313 K)
During storage/transportation 5 °C to 40 °C (278 K to 313 K)
Loading height max. 1019 mm
Tool radius 600 mm to 800 mm, in 100 mm steps
Distance between face plates 2000 mm to 4400 mm, in 400 mm steps
Motion range
A1 -185 ° / 5 °
A2 Infinite
A3 Infinite
Motion range with energy supply system
A1 -185 ° / 5 °
A2 ±185 °
A3 ±185 °
Turning time 180°
A1 3.8 s
A2 2.3 s
A3 2.3 s
Turning time 360°
A1 -
A2 4 s
A3 4 s
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Working
envelope
The following diagrams show the shape and size of the working envelopes with tool radii 600 mm, 700 mm and 800 mm. The positioners are manufac-tured with project-specific dimensions according to the specified dimension ranges.
Working envelope, tool radius 600 mm (>>> Fig. 4-10 )
Working envelope, tool radius 700 mm (>>> Fig. 4-11 )
Fig. 4-9: Direction of rotation of the axes
Fig. 4-10: Working envelope, tool radius 600 mm
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Working envelope, tool radius 800 mm (>>> Fig. 4-12 )
Fig. 4-11: Working envelope, tool radius 700 mm
Fig. 4-12: Working envelope, tool radius 800 mm
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4.4.3 Payloads, KP3-H2H1000
Payloads
The load difference between the planetary axes in automatic mode should not exceed 70 to 30.
4.4.4 Loads acting on the mounting base, KP3-H2H1000
Loads acting on
the mounting
base
The specified forces and torques already include the payload and the inertia force (weight) of the positioner.
Vertical force F(v), horizontal force F(h), tilting torque M(k), torque about axis 1 M(r)
Maximum load torque
A1 8690 Nm
A2 1472 Nm
A3 1472 Nm
Mass moment of inertia
A1 8032 kgm²
A2 719 kgm²
A3 719 kgm²
Fig. 4-13: Loads acting on the mounting base
Vertical force F(v)
F(v normal) -
F(v max) 43164 N
Horizontal force F(h)
F(h normal) -
F(h max) -
Tilting moment M(k)
M(k normal) -
M(k max) 25614 Nm
Torque about axis 1 M(r)
M(r normal) -
M(r max) -
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4.5 Basic data, screen
The screen is an option for KUKA positioners and is fastened onto the posi-tioner. It serves as a safeguard and screen against laser and welding flashes.
Basic data The length of the screen (dimension A in the figure below) depends on the dis-tance between face plates.
4.6 Plates and labels
Description The following plates, labels and signs are attached to the positioner. They must not be removed or rendered illegible. Illegible plates, labels and signs must be replaced.
The foundation loads specified in the table are the maxi-mum loads that may occur. They must be referred to
when dimensioning the foundations and must be adhered to for safety rea-sons.
Fig. 4-14: Dimensions, screen
Distance between
face plates
Length of screen
(dimension A)Max. weight
1600 mm 1696 mm 89 kg
2000 mm 2096 mm 99 kg
2400 mm 2496 mm 109 kg
2800 mm 2896 mm 115 kg
3200 mm 3296 mm 129 kg
3600 mm 3696 mm 136 kg
4000 mm 4096 mm 146 kg
4400 mm 4496 mm 155 kg
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Fig. 4-15: Location of plates and labels
Item Description
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High voltageAny improper handling can lead to contact with current-carrying components. Electric shock hazard!
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Hot surfaceDuring operation of the robot, surface temperatures may be reached that could result in burn injuries. Protective gloves must be worn!
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Secure the axisBefore exchanging any motor, secure the corresponding axis through safeguarding by suitable means/devices to protect against possible movement. The axis can move. Risk of crushing!
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Direction of translation/rotationThe label shows the plus and minus directions of the correspond-ing translational/rotational axis.
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Do not slacken screwed connectionDo not slacken screwed connection! Observe safety instructions and assembly instructions!
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Work on the positionerBefore start-up, transportation or maintenance, read and follow the assembly and operating instructions.
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4.7 REACH duty to communicate information acc. to Art. 33 of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006
On the basis of the information provided by our suppliers, this product and its components contain no substances included on the "Candidate List" of Sub-stances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) in a concentration exceeding 0.1 per-cent by mass.
4.8 Stopping distances
General infor-
mation
The stopping distance is the angle traveled by the positioner from the mo-ment the stop signal is triggered until the positioner comes to a complete standstill.
Stop category:
Stop category 0 » STOP 0
according to IEC 60204-1
The values specified for Stop 0 are guide values determined by means of tests and simulation. They are average values. The actual stopping dis-tances and stopping times may differ due to internal and external influenc-es on the braking torque. It is therefore advisable to determine the exact stopping distances and stopping times where necessary under the real conditions of the actual positioner application.
Measuring technique
The stopping distances were measured using the robot-internal measur-ing technique.
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Danger zoneEntering the danger zone of the positioner is prohibited if the posi-tioner is in operation or ready for operation. Risk of injury!
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Identification plateContent according to Machinery Directive.
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The wear on the brakes varies depending on the operating mode, robot application and the number of STOP 0 stops triggered. It is therefore ad-visable to check the stopping distance at least once a year.
Description The table shows the stopping distances after a STOP 0 (category 0 stop) is triggered.
Positioners
Stopping distance (°)
STOP 0
A1 A2/A3
KP3-H2H500 19.5 27.0
KP3-H2H750 19.5 27.0
KP3-H2H1000 19.5 37.8
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5.1 General
5.1.1 Liability
The device described in this document is either an industrial robot or a com-ponent 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 accor-dance 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 accor-dance 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 incorpo-ration supplied together with the industrial robot. Any functional disorders af-fecting safety must be rectified immediately.
Safety infor-
mation
Safety information cannot be held against KUKA Roboter 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 autho-rization of KUKA Roboter GmbH. Additional components (tools, software, etc.), not supplied by KUKA Roboter GmbH, may be integrated into the indus-trial 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 instruc-tions. These must also be observed.
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This “Safety” chapter refers to a mechanical component of an indus-trial robot.
If the mechanical component is used together with a KUKA robot controller, the “Safety” chapter of the operating instructions or assembly instructions of the robot controller must be used!
This contains all the information provided in this “Safety” chapter. It also contains additional safety information relating to the robot controller which must be observed.
Where this “Safety” chapter uses the term “industrial robot”, this also re-fers to the individual mechanical component if applicable.
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5.1.2 Intended use of the industrial robot
The industrial robot is intended exclusively for the use designated in the “Pur-pose” 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 re-quires compliance with the operating and assembly instructions for the individ-ual components, with particular reference to the maintenance specifications.
Misuse Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be misuse and is not allowed. This includes e.g.:
Transportation of persons and animals
Use as a climbing aid
Operation outside the specified operating parameters
Use in potentially explosive area
Use in radioactive environments
Operation without additional safeguards
Outdoor operation
Operation in underground mining
5.1.3 EC declaration of conformity and 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 com-plete system.
or: All safety functions and safeguards required for operation in the com-plete 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.
EC declaration of
conformity
The system integrator must issue an EC declaration of conformity for the com-plete 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.
Declaration of
incorporation
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 ac-cordance with Annex I are integral parts of this declaration of incorporation.
The declaration of incorporation declares that the start-up of the partly com-pleted 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.
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5.1.4 Terms used
5.2 Personnel
The following persons or groups of persons are defined for the industrial robot:
User
Term Description
Axis range Range of each axis, in degrees or millimeters, within which it may move. The axis range must be defined for each axis.
Stopping distance Stopping distance = reaction distance + braking distance
The stopping distance is part of the danger zone.
Workspace The manipulator is allowed to move within its workspace. The work-space is derived from the individual axis ranges.
Operator(User)
The user of the industrial robot can be the management, employer or delegated person responsible for use of the industrial robot.
Danger zone The danger zone consists of the workspace and the stopping distances.
Service life 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 in a controller or elsewhere or not, as safety-relevant components are also subject to aging during storage
KCP KUKA Control Panel
Teach pendant for the KR C2/KR C2 edition2005
The KCP has all the operator control and display functions required for operating and programming the industrial robot.
KUKA smartPAD see “smartPAD”
Manipulator The robot arm and the associated electrical installations
Safety zone The safety zone is situated outside the danger zone.
smartPAD Teach pendant for the KR C4
The smartPAD has all the operator control and display functions required for operating and programming the industrial robot.
Stop category 0 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.
Stop category 1 The manipulator and any external axes (optional) perform path-main-taining braking. The drives are deactivated after 1 s and the brakes are applied.
Note: This stop category is called STOP 1 in this document.
Stop category 2 The drives are not deactivated and the brakes are not applied. The manipulator and any external axes (optional) are braked with a normal braking ramp.
Note: This stop category is called STOP 2 in this document.
System integrator (plant integrator)
System integrators are people who safely integrate the industrial robot into a complete system and commission it.
T1 Test mode, Manual Reduced Velocity (<= 250 mm/s)
T2 Test mode, Manual High Velocity (> 250 mm/s permissible)
External axis Axis of motion that does not belong to the manipulator, yet is controlled with the same controller. e.g. KUKA linear unit, turn-tilt table, Posiflex
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User 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 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 ex-ist. 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
Cleaning personnel
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
Operator 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 experi-ence, and their familiarization with the relevant standards, are able to as-sess the work to be carried out and detect any potential hazards.
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.
All persons working with the industrial robot must have read and un-derstood the industrial robot documentation, including the safety chapter.
Installation, exchange, adjustment, operation, maintenance and re-pair 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.
Work on the electrical and mechanical equipment of the industrial ro-bot may only be carried out by specially trained personnel.
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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 dam-age.
5.4 Overview of protective equipment
The protective equipment of the mechanical component may include:
Mechanical end stops
Mechanical axis limitation (optional)
Release device (optional)
Brake release device (optional)
Labeling of danger areas
Not all equipment is relevant for every mechanical component.
5.4.1 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.
5.4.2 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 re-quired 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.
5.4.3 Options for moving the manipulator without drive energy
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 Roboter GmbH must be consulted before it is put back into operation .
This option is not available for all robot models. Information on spe-cific robot models can be obtained from KUKA Roboter GmbH.
The system user is responsible for ensuring that the training of per-sonnel with regard to the response to emergencies or exceptional sit-uations also includes how the manipulator can be moved without
drive energy.
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Description 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, de-pending on the robot variant, also for the wrist axis drive motors.
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.
5.4.4 Labeling on the industrial robot
All plates, labels, symbols and marks constitute safety-relevant parts of the in-dustrial 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
5.5 Safety measures
5.5.1 General safety measures
The industrial robot may only be used in perfect technical condition in accor-dance 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
Information about the options available for the various robot models and about how to use them can be found in the assembly and oper-ating instructions for the robot or requested from KUKA Roboter
GmbH.
Moving the manipulator without drive energy can dam-age the motor brakes of the axes concerned. The motor
must be replaced if the brake has been damaged. The manipulator may therefore be moved without drive energy only in emergencies, e.g. for rescu-ing persons.
Further information is contained in the technical data of the operating instructions or assembly instructions of the components of the indus-trial robot.
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the payload is mounted or not. If this is not possible, the manipulator and ex-ternal axes must be secured by appropriate means.
KCP/smartPAD The user must ensure that the industrial robot is only operated with the KCP/smartPAD by authorized persons.
If more than one KCP/smartPAD is used in the overall system, it must be en-sured that each device is unambiguously assigned to the corresponding in-dustrial robot. They must not be interchanged.
External
keyboard,
external mouse
An external keyboard and/or external mouse may only be used if the following conditions are met:
Start-up or maintenance work is being carried out.
The drives are switched off.
There are no persons in the danger zone.
The KCP/smartPAD must not be used as long as an external keyboard and/or external mouse are connected to the control cabinet.
The external keyboard and/or external mouse must be removed from the con-trol cabinet as soon as the start-up or maintenance work is completed or the KCP/smartPAD is connected.
Modifications 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 Ve-locity 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 compo-nents of the industrial robot and includes e.g. modifications of the external axes or to the software and configuration settings.
Faults The following tasks must be carried out in the case of faults in the industrial robot:
In the absence of operational safety functions and safe-guards, the industrial robot can cause personal injury or
material damage. If safety functions or safeguards are dismantled or deacti-vated, the industrial robot may not be operated.
Standing underneath the robot arm can cause death or injuries. For this reason, standing underneath the robot
arm is prohibited!
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 operator must ensure that decoupled KCPs/smart-PADs 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 con-siderable damage to property.
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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 (tag-out).
Keep a record of the faults.
Eliminate the fault and carry out a function test.
5.5.2 Transportation
Manipulator The prescribed transport position of the manipulator must be observed. Trans-portation 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.
Robot controller The prescribed transport position of the robot controller must be observed. Transportation must be carried out in accordance with the operating instruc-tions or assembly instructions of the robot controller.
Avoid vibrations and impacts during transportation in order to prevent damage to the robot controller.
External axis
(optional)
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.
5.5.3 Start-up and recommissioning
Before starting up systems and devices for the first time, a check must be car-ried 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 circuits must also be tested.
The passwords for logging onto the KUKA System Software as “Ex-pert” and “Administrator” must be changed before start-up and must only be communicated to authorized personnel.
The robot controller is preconfigured for the specific in-dustrial robot. If cables are interchanged, the manipula-
tor 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.
If additional components (e.g. cables), which are not part of the scope of supply of KUKA Roboter 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, condensa-
tion 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.
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Function test The following tests must be carried out before start-up and recommissioning:
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. Example: Dents or abrasion that could be caused by an impact or collision.
There are no foreign bodies or loose parts on the industrial robot.
All required safety equipment is correctly installed and operational.
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.
5.5.4 Manual mode
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:
If the drives are not required, they must be switched off to prevent the ma-nipulator or the external axes (optional) from being moved unintentionally.
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 re-sult 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 safe-guarded area.
If the setup work has to be carried out inside the safeguarded area, the follow-ing must be taken into consideration:
In Manual Reduced Velocity mode (T1):
If it can be avoided, there must be no other persons inside the safeguard-ed area.
If it is necessary for there to be several persons inside the safeguarded ar-ea, the following must be observed:
Each person must have an enabling device.
In the case of such damage, the affected components must be exchanged. In particular, the motor and counter-
balancing 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 move-ments of the manipulator. Death, injuries or considerable damage to property may otherwise result.
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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.
In Manual High Velocity mode (T2):
This mode may only be used if the application requires a test at a velocity higher than 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 re-sponsibility of the operator to ensure this.
5.5.5 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 ap-parent reason, the danger zone must not be entered until an EMERGENCY STOP has been triggered.
5.5.6 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 operation-al state. Repair work includes troubleshooting in addition to the actual repair itself.
The following safety measures must be carried out when working on the indus-trial 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 robot controller switched on, the user must define additional safety mea-sures 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.
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Faulty components must be replaced using new components with the same article numbers or equivalent components approved by KUKA Roboter GmbH for this purpose.
Cleaning and preventive maintenance work is to be carried out in accordance with the operating instructions.
Robot controller 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 600 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.
Counterbal-
ancing system
Some robot variants are equipped with a hydropneumatic, spring or gas cylin-der 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 stan-dards 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 instal-lation site.
The following safety measures must be carried out when working on the coun-terbalancing system:
The manipulator assemblies supported by the counterbalancing systems must be secured.
Work on the counterbalancing systems must only be carried out by quali-fied personnel.
Hazardous
substances
The following safety measures must be carried out when handling hazardous substances:
Avoid prolonged and repeated intensive contact with the skin.
Avoid breathing in oil spray or vapors.
Clean skin and apply skin cream.
Before work is commenced on live parts of the robot sys-tem, the main switch must be turned off and secured
against being switched on again. The system must then be checked to en-sure 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.
To ensure safe use of our products, we recommend regularly re-questing up-to-date safety data sheets for hazardous substances.
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5.5.7 Decommissioning, storage and disposal
The industrial robot must be decommissioned, stored and disposed of in ac-cordance with the applicable national laws, regulations and standards.
5.6 Applied norms and regulations
Name/Edition Definition
2006/42/EU:2006 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)
2014/68/EU:2014 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.)
EN ISO 13850:2015 Safety of machinery:
Emergency stop - Principles for design
EN ISO 13849-1:2015 Safety of machinery:
Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles of design
EN ISO 13849-2:2012 Safety of machinery:
Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 2: Validation
EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery:
General principles of design, risk assessment and risk reduction
EN ISO 10218-1:2011 Industrial robots – Safety requirements:
Part 1: Robot
Note: Content equivalent to ANSI/RIA R.15.06-2012, Part 1
EN 614-1:2006+A1:2009
Safety of machinery:
Ergonomic design principles - Part 1: Terms and general principles
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC):
Part 6-2: Generic standards; Immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC):
Part 6-4: Generic standards; Emission standard for industrial envi-ronments
EN 60204-1:2006/A1:2009
Safety of machinery:
Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
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6 Planning
6.1 Mounting base with centering
Description The mounting base is used to fasten the positioner to the floor.
Grade of concrete
for foundations
When producing foundations from concrete, observe the load-bearing capac-ity of the ground and the country-specific construction regulations. There must be no layers of insulation or screed between the bedplates and the concrete foundation. The quality of the concrete must meet the requirements of the fol-lowing standard:
C20/25 according to DIN EN 206-1:2001/DIN 1045-2:2008
To ensure that the anchor forces are safely transmitted to the concrete foun-dation, the dimensions specified in the following illustration must be observed.
6.2 Base frames
Description The positioner is bolted to the floor by means of base frames. The dimensions of the base frames depend on the pedestal and tool radius.
The dimensions for each pedestal can be found in the following sections:
Drive pedestal
(>>> 6.2.1 "Base frame, drive pedestal" Page 45)
Counterbearing pedestal
(>>> 6.2.2 "Base frame, counterbearing pedestal" Page 46)
6.2.1 Base frame, drive pedestal
Description The following figures show the dimensions of the base frames for the drive pedestal depending on the tool radius.
Tool radius 400 mm, 500 mm and 600 mm
Fig. 6-1: Cross-section of foundations
1 Concrete foundation
2 Gap width at highest point of mounting base
3 Base frame
4 Minimum depth of concrete
5 Min. distance to edge
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Tool radius 700 mm
Tool radius 800 mm
6.2.2 Base frame, counterbearing pedestal
Description The following figures show the dimensions of the base frame for the counter-bearing pedestal depending on the tool radius.
Tool radius 400 mm, 500 mm and 600 mm
Fig. 6-2: Base frame, tool radius 400, 500 and 600 mm
Fig. 6-3: Base frame, tool radius 700 mm
Fig. 6-4: Base frame, tool radius 800 mm
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Tool radius 700 mm
Tool radius 800 mm
6.3 Distance between face plates
Description The distance between the face plates (dimension B in the following figures) depends on the customer-specific design of the positioner.
The following dimensions can be read from the following figures:
Distance between face plate on drive and bedplate
Fig. 6-5: Base frame, tool radius 400, 500 and 600 mm
Fig. 6-6: Base frame, tool radius 700 mm
Fig. 6-7: Base frame, tool radius 800 mm
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Distance between face plate on counterbearing and bedplate
6.4 Dimensions of face plates
The dimensions of the face plates are specified in the following diagrams.
Fig. 6-8: Distance between face plates
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Fig. 6-9: Face plate on drive, hole pattern, KP3-H2H500 and KP3-H2H750
1 Mounting borehole for support strip (option)
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Fig. 6-10: Face plate on drive, hole pattern, KP3-H2H1000
1 Mounting borehole for support strip (option)
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6.5 Length compensation
The counterbearing has self-aligning bearings and a length compensation function for +/- 5 mm (>>> Fig. 6-12 ).
Fig. 6-11: Face plate on counterbearing, hole pattern
1 Mounting borehole for support strip (option)
Fig. 6-12: Counterbearing length compensation
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7 Transportation
7.1 Transport, positioner
Description The positioner must be dismantled into the following components each time it is transported (>>> Fig. 7-1 ):
Before the components are lifted, it must be ensured that they are free from obstructions. Remove all transport safeguards, such as nails and screws, in advance. First remove any rust or glue on contact surfaces.
The bearing cover and motor A1 must be removed for transportation and fixed to a pallet. Carefully wind the cable set around the drive cross-member and fasten with cable straps. It must be ensured that all parts are secured against slipping and protected against damage.
The center of gravity of the components must be taken into account during transportation.
Transport dimen-
sions
The position of the center of gravity and the weight vary according to the spe-cific configuration. The specified dimensions refer to the positioner without equipment.
T
s
t
t
Fig. 7-1: Transporting the components
1 Bearing cover for counterbearing unit
2 Counterbearing pedestal
3 H-beam (drive cross-member with cable set, counterbearing cross-member, main beam)
4 Drive pedestal
5 Motor A1
Use of unsuitable handling equipment may result in dam-age to the positioner or injury to persons. Only use au-
thorized handling equipment with a sufficient load-bearing capacity. The positioner may only be transported in the manner specified here.
The components of the positioner may tip during trans-portation. Risk of personal injury and damage to proper-
ty. The components must be secured to prevent them from tipping.
There must be no fixtures and tools on the components during transportation, as material damage could other-
wise result. The KUKA options (e.g. support strips) may remain on the com-ponents during transportation.
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Fig. 7-2: Transport dimensions, pedestals
1 Drive pedestal 2 Counterbearing pedestal
Dimensions
KP3-H2H500 KP3-H2H750 KP3-H2H1000
C 2000 mm 2000 mm 2000 mm
D 800 mm 800 mm 800 mm
E 50 mm 150 mm 250 mm
F 2000 mm 2000 mm 2000 mm
G 623 mm 623 mm 623 mm
H 50 mm 150 mm 250 mm
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Transportation of
pedestals
The drive and counterbearing pedestals are transported for installation on the floor using lifting tackle as illustrated (>>> Fig. 7-4 ). For this purpose, 2 M12 eyebolts must be fastened to each pedestal. The lifting tackle is then attached to these eyebolts. The eyebolts must be removed after transporta-tion.
All ropes of the lifting tackle must be long enough and must be routed in such a way that the pedestals are not damaged.
Fig. 7-3: Transport dimensions, H-beam
Dimensions
KP3-H2H500 KP3-H2H750 KP3-H2H1000
B Distance between face plates
I 545 mm 545 mm 545 mm
J 403 mm 403 mm 425 mm
Fig. 7-4: Transporting the pedestals
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Transportation of
H-beam
Before the H-beam can be transported, the cable set must be wound around the cross-member and carefully fastened with cable straps.
The H-beam, with the exception of the cable set, is transported with 4 round slings as illustrated (>>> Fig. 7-5 ). Two round slings each are fastened to the drive and counterbearing cross-members.
With its two legs parallel, a round sling is routed around the cross-member. One end is drawn through the other. The free end is attached to the crane. All round slings must be long enough and routed in such a way that the cross-members are not damaged.
1 Crane 4 Drive pedestal
2 Lifting tackle 5 Counterbearing pedestal
3 Eyebolt
Fig. 7-5: Transporting the H-beam
1 Crane 3 H-beam
2 Lifting tackle
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8 KUKA Service
8.1 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 soft-ware 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 modifica-tions
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
8.2 KUKA Customer Support
Availability KUKA Customer Support is available in many countries. Please do not hesi-tate 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
Australia KUKA Robotics Australia Pty Ltd
45 Fennell Street
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Australia
Tel. +61 3 9939 9656
www.kuka-robotics.com.au
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Belgium KUKA Automatisering + Robots N.V.
Centrum Zuid 1031
3530 Houthalen
Belgium
Tel. +32 11 516160
Fax +32 11 526794
www.kuka.be
Brazil 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
www.kuka-roboter.com.br
Chile Robotec S.A. (Agency)
Santiago de Chile
Chile
Tel. +56 2 331-5951
Fax +56 2 331-5952
www.robotec.cl
China 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
www.kuka-robotics.com
Germany KUKA Roboter GmbH
Zugspitzstr. 140
86165 Augsburg
Germany
Tel. +49 821 797-1926
Fax +49 821 797-41 1926
www.kuka-roboter.de
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France KUKA Automatisme + Robotique SAS
Techvallée
6, Avenue du Parc
91140 Villebon S/Yvette
France
Tel. +33 1 6931660-0
Fax +33 1 6931660-1
www.kuka.fr
India 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
www.kuka.in
Italy 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
www.kuka.it
Japan KUKA Robotics Japan K.K.
YBP Technical Center
134 Godo-cho, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa
240 0005
Japan
Tel. +81 45 744 7691
Fax +81 45 744 7696
Canada KUKA Robotics Canada Ltd.
6710 Maritz Drive - Unit 4
Mississauga
L5W 0A1
Ontario
Canada
Tel. +1 905 670-8600
Fax +1 905 670-8604
www.kuka-robotics.com/canada
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Korea 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
Malaysia 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
Mexico 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
www.kuka-robotics.com/mexico
Norway KUKA Sveiseanlegg + Roboter
Sentrumsvegen 5
2867 Hov
Norway
Tel. +47 61 18 91 30
Fax +47 61 18 62 00
Austria KUKA Roboter CEE GmbH
Gruberstraße 2-4
4020 Linz
Austria
Tel. +43 7 32 78 47 52
Fax +43 7 32 79 38 80
www.kuka.at
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Poland KUKA Roboter CEE GmbH Poland
Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością
Oddział w Polsce
Ul. Porcelanowa 10
40-246 Katowice
Poland
Tel. +48 327 30 32 13 or -14
Fax +48 327 30 32 26
Portugal 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
www.kuka.com
Russia KUKA Robotics RUS
Werbnaja ul. 8A
107143 Moskau
Russia
Tel. +7 495 781-31-20
Fax +7 495 781-31-19
www.kuka-robotics.ru
Sweden KUKA Svetsanläggningar + Robotar AB
A. Odhners gata 15
421 30 Västra Frölunda
Sweden
Tel. +46 31 7266-200
Fax +46 31 7266-201
Switzerland KUKA Roboter Schweiz AG
Industriestr. 9
5432 Neuenhof
Switzerland
Tel. +41 44 74490-90
Fax +41 44 74490-91
www.kuka-roboter.ch
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Spain KUKA Robots Ibérica, S.A.
Pol. Industrial
Torrent de la Pastera
Carrer del Bages s/n
08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona)
Spain
Tel. +34 93 8142-353
South Africa 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
Taiwan KUKA Robot Automation Taiwan Co., Ltd.
No. 249 Pujong Road
Jungli City, Taoyuan County 320
Taiwan, R. O. C.
Tel. +886 3 4331988
Fax +886 3 4331948
www.kuka.com.tw
Thailand KUKA Robot Automation (M)SdnBhd
Thailand Office
c/o Maccall System Co. Ltd.
49/9-10 Soi Kingkaew 30 Kingkaew Road
Tt. Rachatheva, A. Bangpli
Samutprakarn
10540 Thailand
Tel. +66 2 7502737
Fax +66 2 6612355
www.kuka-roboter.de
Czech Republic KUKA Roboter Austria GmbH
Organisation Tschechien und Slowakei
Sezemická 2757/2
193 00 Praha
Horní Počernice
Czech Republic
Tel. +420 22 62 12 27 2
Fax +420 22 62 12 27 0
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Hungary KUKA Robotics Hungaria Kft.
Fö út 140
2335 Taksony
Hungary
Tel. +36 24 501609
Fax +36 24 477031
USA KUKA Robotics Corporation
51870 Shelby Parkway
Shelby Township
48315-1787
Michigan
USA
Tel. +1 866 873-5852
Fax +1 866 329-5852
www.kukarobotics.com
UK KUKA Robotics UK Ltd
Great Western Street
Wednesbury West Midlands
WS10 7LL
UK
Tel. +44 121 505 9970
Fax +44 121 505 6589
www.kuka-robotics.co.uk
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Index
Index
Numbers2006/42/EU2006 442014/68/EU2014 4495/16/EC 44
AAccessories 12, 33ANSI/RIA R.15.06-2012 44Applied norms and regulations 44Automatic mode 42Axis data, KP3-H2H1000 24Axis data, KP3-H2H500 16Axis data, KP3-H2H750 19Axis limitation, mechanical 37Axis range 6, 35
BBase frame, counterbearing pedestal 46Base frame, drive pedestal 45Base frames 45Basic data, KP3-H2H1000 23Basic data, KP3-H2H500 15Basic data, KP3-H2H750 19Basic data, screen 28Brake defect 39Brake release device 38Braking distance 6, 35
CCE mark 6, 34Center of gravity 53Cleaning work 43Connecting cables 33Counterbalancing system 43Cross-members 12
DDanger zone 6, 35Declaration of conformity 34Declaration of incorporation 33, 34Decommissioning 44Description, positioner 11Dimensions, transport 53Disposal 44Distance between face plates 47Documentation, positioning system 5Drive unit 6
EEC declaration of conformity 34Electrical installations 12Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 44EMC Directive 34EMD 6EMT 6EN 60204-12006/A12009 44EN 61000-6-22005 44EN 61000-6-42007 + A12011 44
EN 614-12006+A12009 44EN ISO 10218-12011 44EN ISO 121002010 44EN ISO 13849-12015 44EN ISO 13849-22012 44EN ISO 138502015 44Energy supply system 11External axes 7, 33, 35
FFace plates 48Faults 39Function test 41
GGeneral safety measures 38
HHandling equipment 53Hazardous substances 43
IIndustrial robot 33Intended use 34Introduction 5
KKCP 6, 35, 39Keyboard, external 39KP 6KR C 6KUKA Customer Support 57KUKA smartPAD 35
LLabeling 38Length, screen 28Liability 33Linear unit 33Loads acting on the mounting base, KP3-H2H1000 27Loads acting on the mounting base, KP3-H2H500 18Loads acting on the mounting base, KP3-H2H750 22Low Voltage Directive 34
MMachinery Directive 34, 44Main beam 12Maintenance 42Manipulator 6, 33, 35Manual mode 41Max. weight, screen 28Mechanical end stops 37Mounting base with centering 45Mouse, external 39
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OOperator 35, 36Options 12, 33Overload 39Overview, positioners 11
PPayloads, KP3-H2H1000 27Payloads, KP3-H2H500 18Payloads, KP3-H2H750 22Pedestal 11Personnel 35Planning 45Plant integrator 35Positioner 33Pressure Equipment Directive 43, 44Preventive maintenance work 43Product description 11Protective equipment, overview 37Purpose 9
RRDC 6Reaction distance 35Recommissioning 40Release device 6, 38Repair 42Robot controller 33Robot system 6
SSafety 33Safety instructions 5Safety of machinery 44Safety zone 6, 35, 36Safety, general 33Service life 35Service, KUKA Roboter GmbH 57smartPAD 6, 35, 39Software 33Start-up 40STOP 0 31, 35STOP 1 35STOP 2 35Stop category 0 35Stop category 1 35Stop category 2 35Stopping distance 35Stopping distances 31Storage 44Support request 57System integrator 34, 35, 36
TT1 35T2 35Teach pendant 33Technical data 15Technical data, KP3-H2H1000 23Technical data, KP3-H2H500 15Technical data, KP3-H2H750 19
Technical data, overview 15Terms used 6Terms used, safety 35Terms, used 6Training 9Transportation 40, 53Transportation of H-beam 56Transportation, pedestals 55Turn-tilt table 33
UUse, contrary to intended use 33Use, improper 33Use, intended 9User 35, 36Users 9
WWarnings 5Workspace 6, 35, 36
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