KUKA.AppTech
Developed using proven control concepts from practical experience, supplemented by years of know-how: The KUKA.AppTech programming concept enables efficient and, above all, simple robot programming in a minimum of time. Thanks to the modular design of the library, the software is suitable not only for beginners, but also for experienced programmers.
Library facilitates programming – even for extensive systems
As the link between the industrial robot and the programmable logic controller (PLC), the KUKA.AppTech technology package contains a program library that integrators and advanced programmers can use to implement even complex applications in a structured and standardized manner. The modules can be expanded and rewritten as desired. The motion routines and sequences stored in the library reduce programming to a minimum – whether for handling, welding, adhesive bonding or measuring. KUKA.AppTech increases efficiency since program structures and motion sequences do not have to be reprogrammed each time, but rather can simply be reused. The time savings leave more scope for customer-specific adaptations and optimizations.
KUKA.AppTech: application and basic modules
Recovery (return motion strategy)
- Automated and self-controlled robot failure strategies
- Customized “back-to-home” programming
- Reduced downtimes in the event of a fault
Home2Home
- Automatic path planning between multiple stations
- Collision-free motion sequences within the production system
- Simplified implementation and reduced programming effort
Templates
- Reduced preparation time through reusable program templates
- High flexibility through customized templates for specific applications
- Simplified programming through a uniform functional principle for the templates
Sequence Control
- Easy integration of the robot into the higher-level controller through standardized interfaces
- PLC blocks already exist for the most common PLC manufacturers for control of the industrial robot
- Predefined handshake signals for controlling the KUKA robot processes
Advanced Message
- Advanced standard KSS message programming
- Additional input options through integers and real dialogs
- Drop-down boxes for easy selection during operation
Load Manager
- Optimal path planning for varying load cases with only one tool center point (TCP)
- Easy integration into existing system templates
- Simplified management of multiple load cases within the tool
Collision Control
- Autonomous interlocking of the robots via SPS blocks
- Easy configuration through inline forms
- Collision-free use of shared workspaces
Monitoring
- Display of the status directly on the robot
- Menu-guided configuration of the specific variables of KUKA.AppTech
- Improved diagnostic options
Function Library
- Reusable standard functions
- Functions for mathematical calculations, comparative calls and converting functions
- Easy calculation of pre-positions via inline forms