MA External Axis Box KR C4 Compact en
MA External Axis Box KR C4 Compact en
For KR C4 compact
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Issued: 28.08.2014
© Copyright 2014
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
Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Representation of warnings and notes ...................................................................... 5
1.2 Terms used ................................................................................................................ 5
2 Purpose ........................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Target group .............................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Intended use .............................................................................................................. 7
5 Safety ............................................................................................................ 17
6 Planning ....................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ......................................................................... 19
6.2 Installation conditions ................................................................................................. 19
6.3 Connection conditions ................................................................................................ 20
6.4 Power supply connection via socket for non-heating appliances ............................... 21
6.5 Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 21
6.6 Options for controlling the external axes .................................................................... 23
6.7 PE equipotential bonding ........................................................................................... 24
6.8 Performance level ...................................................................................................... 25
6.8.1 PFH values of the safety functions ....................................................................... 25
7 Transportation ............................................................................................. 27
7.1 Transporting the drive box ......................................................................................... 27
7.2 Transportation without trolley ..................................................................................... 27
9 Maintenance ................................................................................................. 33
9.1 Maintenance symbols ................................................................................................ 33
10 Repair ............................................................................................................ 35
10.1 Repair and procurement of spare parts ..................................................................... 35
10.2 Exchanging the drive box fans .................................................................................. 35
10.3 Exchanging the mains filter ....................................................................................... 37
10.4 Exchanging the brake resistor ................................................................................... 38
10.5 Replacing the contactor ............................................................................................. 39
10.6 Exchanging the KPP_SR ........................................................................................... 40
10.7 Exchanging the KSP_SR ........................................................................................... 41
Index ............................................................................................................. 53
1 Introduction
Notices These notices serve to make your work easier or contain references to further
information.
Term Description
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
KPP_SR KUKA Power Pack Small Robot
KSP_SR KUKA Servo Pack Small Robot
Manipulator The robot arm and the associated electrical
installations
2 Purpose
This documentation is aimed at users with the following knowledge and skills:
Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic systems
Advanced knowledge of the robot controller
Advanced knowledge of the Windows operating system
Use The drive box is intended for the KR C4 compact robot controller. This option
enables the connection of freely movable and positionable additional drives.
Misuse Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be misuse
and is not allowed. This includes e.g.:
Use as a climbing aid
Operation outside the permissible operating parameters
Use in potentially explosive environments
Use in underground mining
3 Product description
1 Manipulator
2 Data cable, Agilus
3 Motor cable, Agilus
4 Connecting cable, smartPAD
5 smartPAD teach pendant
6 Resolver cable, external axis
7 KR C4 compact robot controller
8 Data cable, drive box
9 Drive box
10 Motor cable, external axis
11 Motor, external axis
The drive box for external axes consists of the following components:
Overview The connection panel of the drive box consists as standard of connections for
the following cables:
Device connection cable
Motor cable for external axes
Data cable for drive box
The configuration of the connection panel varies according to the customer-
specific version and the options required.
Connection panel
All contactor, relay and valve coils that are connected to the robot
controller by the user must be equipped with suitable suppressor di-
odes. RC elements and VCR resistors are not suitable.
3.4 Cooling
Description The drive box is cooled by ambient air with the aid of 2 fans.
Cooling circuit
4 Technical data
Basic data Cabinet type Drive box for external axes
Color RAL 7016
Number of axes max. 2
Weight 14 kg
Protection rating IP 20
Sound level according to average: 54 dB (A)
DIN 45635-1
Power supply The drive box may only be connected to grounded-neutral power supply sys-
connection tems.
Cable lengths The following cable sets are available for connecting the drive box to the
KR C4 compact robot controller:
The drive box may only be connected with the cable sets intended for this pur-
pose.
4.1 Dimensions
The dimensions of the drive box are indicated in the diagram (>>> Fig. 4-1 ).
1 Top view
2 Front view
3 Side view
The minimum clearances that must be maintained for the drive box are indi-
cated in the diagram (>>> Fig. 4-2 ).
Both sides of the drive box must be accessible to the cooling air. Clearance of
70 mm on each side.
Overview The following plates and labels are attached to the drive box:
Designations
The plates may vary slightly from the examples illustrated above de-
pending on the specific cabinet type or as a result of updates.
5 Safety
This documentation contains safety instructions which refer specifically to the
product described here. The fundamental safety information for the industrial
robot can be found in the “Safety” chapter of the operating or assembly instruc-
tions for the robot controller.
6 Planning
Overview Step Description Information
1 Electromagnetic compatibility (>>> 6.1 "Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC)"
Page 19)
2 Installation conditions (>>> 6.2 "Installation condi-
tions" Page 19)
3 Connection conditions (>>> 6.3 "Connection condi-
tions" Page 20)
4 Power supply connection (>>> 6.4 "Power supply con-
nection via socket for non-
heating appliances" Page 21)
5 Interfaces (>>> 6.5 "Interfaces"
Page 21)
6 Options for controlling the (>>> 6.6 "Options for con-
external axes trolling the external axes"
Page 23)
7 PE equipotential bonding (>>> 6.7 "PE equipotential
bonding" Page 24)
8 Performance Level (>>> 6.8 "Performance
level" Page 25)
Description Only connecting cables provided by KUKA Roboter GmbH may be used for
the connection of the drive box.
Description The drive box can be installed in a 19" rack or as a standalone device. If the
drive box is to be installed in a 19" rack, the depth must be at least 600 mm.
The drive box can be installed either beneath or next to a KR C4 compact ro-
bot controller. The specifications in the “Technical data” chapter must be ob-
served. The drive box may only be installed and operated in the horizontal
position.
The dimensions of the drive box are indicated in the diagram (>>> Fig. 6-1 ).
1 Top view
2 Front view
3 Side view
The minimum clearances that must be maintained for the drive box are indi-
cated in the diagram (>>> Fig. 6-2 ).
Both sides of the drive box must be accessible to the cooling air. Clearance of
70 mm on each side.
Power supply The drive box may only be connected to grounded-neutral power supply sys-
connection tems.
Description For connection to the mains, the drive box is equipped with a 3-pole socket for
non-heating appliances. The drive box must be connected to the mains via the
device connection cable included in the scope of supply.
The drive box can be connected to the mains via the following device connec-
tion cable:
with mains connector
without mains connector
Infeed 200 V - 230 V AC, single-phase, two-phase (with grounded neutral (as
symmetrical as possible) between the phases used)
50 Hz ± 1 Hz or 60 Hz ± 1 Hz
6.5 Interfaces
Connector pin
allocation X7.1/
X7.2
Connector pin
allocation X28
Connector pin
allocation X29
Drive box 1x12+ With this option – drive box 1x12+ combined with drive box 1x12 – the brakes
and 1x12 for the external axes can be controlled individually.
Fig. 6-8: Option, drive box 1x12+ combined with drive box 1x12
The safety functions of the robot controller conform to category 3 and Perfor-
mance Level d according to EN ISO 13849-1.
For controller variants that are not listed here, please contact KUKA
Roboter GmbH.
7 Transportation
1 Carrying handles
This overview refers to the start-up of the industrial robot with external
axes. The start-up of the overall system is not within the scope of this
documentation.
Electrical system
Procedure 1. Install the drive box. The minimum clearances to walls, other cabinets, etc.
must be observed. (>>> 6.2 "Installation conditions" Page 19)
2. Check the drive box for any damage caused during transportation.
3. Check that fuses, contactors and boards are fitted securely.
4. Secure any modules that have come loose.
5. Check that all screwed and clamped connections are securely fastened.
6. Only install the drive box horizontally.
Overview The following cables are required depending on the control option and instal-
lation site:
Motor cable for external axes
Resolver cable for external axes
Data cable for drive box
PE cables for drive box
Procedure 1. Connect data cable X29 on the drive box to interface X28 on the KR C4
compact.
2. Connect data cable X29 on drive box 2 to interface X28 on drive box 1.
3. Connect motor connector X7.1 on drive box 1 to external axis 1.
4. Connect motor connector X7.2 on drive box 1 to external axis 2.
If a drive box 2 is available:
Procedure 1. With a 4 mm2 cable as equipotential bonding, connect the drive box to the
KR C4 compact robot controller.
2. Carry out a ground conductor check for the entire robot system in accor-
dance with DIN EN 60204-1.
8.5.1 Connecting the drive box to the power supply with mains connector
Procedure 1. On the drive box, plug in the connector for non-heating appliances for the
device connection cable.
2. Connect the drive box to the mains via the mains connector.
8.5.2 Connecting the drive box to the power supply without mains connector
Preconditions The manipulator has been installed in accordance with the operating in-
structions.
All electrical connections are correct and the energy levels are within the
specified limits.
The housings of the robot controller and drive box are closed.
The peripheral devices are correctly connected.
It must be ensured that no persons or objects are present within the dan-
ger zone of the manipulator and the external axes.
All safety devices and protective measures are complete and fully func-
tional.
The internal temperature of the robot controller and the drive box must
have adapted to the ambient temperature.
9 Maintenance
Description Maintenance work must be performed at the specified maintenance intervals
after commissioning at the customer’s plant.
Maintenance
symbols
Oil change
Tighten screw/nut
Clean component
Exchange battery
Precondition The robot controller and drive box must be switched off and secured to
prevent unauthorized persons from switching them on again.
The power cable is disconnected from the drive box.
Observe the ESD guidelines.
Wait 5 minutes until the intermediate circuit has discharged.
Once an activity from the maintenance list has been carried out, a visual in-
spection must be made, with special attention to the following points:
Check that fuses, contactors, plug-in connections and boards are fitted se-
curely.
Damage to cabling.
Check PE equipotential bonding connection.
Wear and damage to any system components.
Precondition The robot controller must be switched off and secured to prevent unau-
thorized persons from switching it on again.
The power cable is disconnected from the drive box.
Observe the ESD guidelines.
Work regulations The manufacturer’s instructions must be observed when using cleaning
agents for cleaning work.
It must be ensured that no cleaning agents enter electrical components.
Do not use compressed air during cleaning work.
Do not spray with water.
10 Repair
Repair Repairs to the robot controller may only be carried out by KUKA customer sup-
port personnel or by customers who have taken part in a relevant course of
training held by KUKA Roboter GmbH.
Repairs within modules may only be carried out by specially trained KUKA Ro-
boter GmbH personnel.
Procurement of The article numbers of the spare parts are listed in the spare parts catalog.
spare parts KUKA Roboter GmbH supplies the following types of spare parts for repairs to
the robot controller:
New parts
Once the new part has been installed, the part that has been removed can
be disposed of.
Exchange parts
Once the exchange part has been installed, the part that has been re-
moved is returned to KUKA Roboter GmbH.
A “Robot Repair Card” is supplied with the exchange parts. The Re-
pair Card must be completed and returned to KUKA Roboter GmbH.
Precondition The robot controller and drive box must be switched off and secured to
prevent unauthorized persons from switching them on again.
The power cable is disconnected from the drive box.
Observe the ESD guidelines.
Wait 5 minutes until the intermediate circuit has discharged.
Procedure 1. Unscrew the housing cover screws and open the cover.
3. Remove the cable straps from the connecting cables for the fans and re-
move the fan holder with the fans.
4. Unplug the fan connections.
Precondition The robot controller and drive box must be switched off and secured to
prevent unauthorized persons from switching them on again.
The power cable is disconnected from the drive box.
Observe the ESD guidelines.
Wait 5 minutes until the intermediate circuit has discharged.
Procedure 1. Unscrew the housing cover screws and open the cover.
2. Remove the fastener for the plug-in connector with mains filter.
3. Push the plug-in connector with mains filter forward through the opening.
4. Remove the mains filter fastener.
5. Disconnect the mains filter connections and remove mains filter from the
drive box.
Precondition The robot controller and drive box must be switched off and secured to
prevent unauthorized persons from switching them on again.
The power cable is disconnected from the drive box.
Observe the ESD guidelines.
Wait 5 minutes until the intermediate circuit has discharged.
Procedure 1. Unscrew the housing cover screws and open the housing cover.
Precondition The robot controller and drive box must be switched off and secured to
prevent unauthorized persons from switching them on again.
The power cable is disconnected from the drive box.
Observe the ESD guidelines.
Wait 5 minutes until the intermediate circuit has discharged.
Procedure 1. Unscrew the housing cover screws and open the cover.
1 Contactor
Precondition The robot controller and drive box must be switched off and secured to
prevent unauthorized persons from switching them on again.
The power cable is disconnected from the drive box.
Observe the ESD guidelines.
Wait 5 minutes until the intermediate circuit has discharged.
Procedure 1. Unscrew the housing cover screws and open the cover.
Precondition The robot controller and drive box must be switched off and secured to
prevent unauthorized persons from switching them on again.
The power cable is disconnected from the drive box.
Observe the ESD guidelines.
Wait 5 minutes until the intermediate circuit has discharged.
Procedure 1. Unscrew the housing cover screws and open the cover.
11.1 Decommissioning
Description This section describes all the work required for decommissioning the drive box
if the drive box is to be removed from the system. After decommissioning, it is
prepared for storage or for transportation to a different location.
Following its removal, the drive box may only be transported on a trolley, with
a fork lift truck or pallet truck.
11.2 Storage
Preconditions If the drive box is to be put into long-term storage, the following points must be
observed:
The place of storage must be as dry and dust-free as possible.
Avoid temperature fluctuations.
Avoid wind and drafts.
Avoid condensation.
Observe and comply with the permissible temperature ranges for storage.
Select a storage location in which the packaging materials cannot be dam-
aged.
Only store the drive box indoors.
Procedure 1. Clean the drive box. No dirt may remain on or in the drive box.
2. Inspect the drive box, both internally and externally, for damage.
3. Remove any foreign bodies.
4. Remove any corrosion expertly.
5. Attach all covers to the drive box and check that the seals are correctly in
place.
6. Seal off electrical connections with suitable covers.
7. Cover the drive box with plastic film and seal it against dust.
If necessary, add a desiccant beneath the sheeting.
11.3 Disposal
When the drive box reaches the end of its useful life, it can be dismantled, and
the materials can be disposed of properly by type.
The following table provides an overview of the materials used in the robot
controller. Some of the plastic components are marked with a material desig-
nation and must be disposed of accordingly.
12 KUKA Service
Availability KUKA Customer Support is available in many countries. Please do not hesi-
tate to contact us if you have any questions.
Index
A M
Accessories 9 Mains filter, exchanging 37
Altitude 13 Maintenance 33
Ambient temperature 13 Maintenance symbols 33
Manipulator 5, 9
B Material designation 43
Basic data 13 Minimum clearances 14
Brake resistor, exchanging 38 Motor cable, external axes 10
C O
Cable lengths 14 Options 9
Connecting cables 9, 29 Overview, start-up 29
Connection conditions 20
Contactor, exchange 39 P
Cooling 11 PE equipotential bonding 24
Cooling circuit 11 PE equipotential bonding, connection 30
Performance level 25
D PFH values 25
Data cable, drive box 10 PL 25
Decommissioning 43 Planning 19
Description of the industrial robot 9 Plates and labels 15
Device connection cable 10 Power supply connection 21
Dimensions 14 Power supply, connection 30
Dimensions, handle brackets 15 Procurement of spare parts 35
Disposal 43 Product description 9
Drive box 9 Purpose 7
Drive box fans, exchange 35
Drive box, cleaning 34 R
Drive box, installation 29 Recommissioning 29
Drive box, overview 9 Repair 35
Robot controller 9
E Robot controller, switching on 30
Electromagnetic compatibility, EMC 19
EMC 5 S
Environmental conditions 13 Safety 17
External axes 9 Safety instructions 5
Service, KUKA Roboter 45
F Socket for non-heating appliances 21
Filter mats 11 Software 9
Fusing 21 Start-up 29
Start-up overview 29
H Storage 43
Humidity class 13 Support request 45
I T
Industrial robot 9 Target group 7
Infeed 21 Teach pendant 9
Installation conditions 19 Technical data 13
Intended use 7 Terms used 5
Interfaces 10, 21 Training 7
Introduction 5 Transportation 27
Transportation without trolley 27
K
KPP_SR 5 V
KPP_SR, exchange 40 Vibration resistance 13
KSP_SR 5
KSP_SR, exchange 41 W
KUKA Customer Support 45 Warnings 5
X
X28 Connector pin allocation 22
X29 Connector pin allocation 22
X7.1/X7.2, connector pin allocation 21