KUKA System Technology KUKA Roboter GmbH

KUKA.OfficeLite 8.3

For KUKA System Software 8.3

For VW System Software 8.3

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© Copyright 2013
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
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Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Target group .............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Industrial robot documentation ................................................................................... 5
1.3 Representation of warnings and notes ...................................................................... 5
1.4 Terms used ................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 Trademarks ................................................................................................................ 6

2 Product description ..................................................................................... 7

2.1 Overview of KUKA.OfficeLite ..................................................................................... 7
2.2 Intended use .............................................................................................................. 9

3 Installation and licensing ............................................................................ 11

3.1 System requirements ................................................................................................. 11
3.2 License types ............................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Starting KUKA.OfficeLite for the first time .................................................................. 11
3.4 Using KUKA.OfficeLite with a single PC license ........................................................ 12
3.4.1 Requesting a single PC license ............................................................................ 12
3.4.2 Activating KUKA.OfficeLite with a single PC license ............................................ 13
3.5 Using KUKA.OfficeLite with a server license ............................................................. 13
3.5.1 Requesting a server license ................................................................................. 13
3.5.2 Starting up the license server for KUKA.OfficeLite ............................................... 13
3.5.3 Activating KUKA.OfficeLite with a server license .................................................. 15
3.6 Installing KUKA VRC Interface .................................................................................. 15
3.7 Uninstalling KUKA VRC Interface .............................................................................. 15

4 License management and use of server licenses .................................... 17

4.1 Borrowing licenses ..................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Returning borrowed licenses early ............................................................................. 18
4.3 Transferring licenses .................................................................................................. 19

5 VMware settings and operating instructions ............................................ 21

5.1 Operating instructions for VMware ............................................................................. 21
5.2 Manually connecting a USB drive with the virtual machine ....................................... 21
5.3 Configuring network settings ...................................................................................... 21
5.4 Checking a network connection ................................................................................. 22

6 Operation, KUKA.OfficeLite ........................................................................ 25

6.1 Overview of the graphical user interface .................................................................... 25
6.2 Simulating inputs ........................................................................................................ 26
6.3 Signal exchange via VRC Interface – note on programming ..................................... 27
6.4 Changing the user group in VW System Software ..................................................... 27

7 Messages ..................................................................................................... 29
7.1 Error messages during licensing ................................................................................ 29

8 KUKA Service .............................................................................................. 31

8.1 Requesting support .................................................................................................... 31
8.2 KUKA Customer Support ........................................................................................... 31

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Index ............................................................................................................. 39

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 1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Target group

This documentation is aimed at users with the following knowledge and skills:
 Basic knowledge of KRL programming
 Knowledge of the robot controller system
 Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system

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.

1.2 Industrial robot documentation

The industrial robot documentation consists of the following parts:

 Documentation for the manipulator
 Documentation for the robot controller
 Operating and programming instructions for the KUKA System Software
 Documentation relating to options and accessories
 Parts catalog on storage medium
Each of these sets of instructions is a separate document.

1.3 Representation of warnings and notes

Safety These warnings are relevant to safety and must be observed.

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.

This warning draws attention to procedures which serve to prevent or remedy

emergencies or malfunctions:

Procedures marked with this warning must be followed

exactly.

Notes These hints serve to make your work easier or contain references to further
information.

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Tip to make your work easier or reference to further information.

1.4 Terms used

Term Description
EMD Electronic Mastering Device
KRL KUKA Robot Language
KLI Line bus for the integration of the system in the cus-
tomer network (KUKA Line Interface)
KPP KUKA Power Pack (drive power supply with drive
controller)
KSP KUKA Servo Pack (drive controller)
KUKA smartHMI User interface of the KUKA System Software (KUKA
smart Human-Machine Interface)
KUKA smartPAD Teach pendant for the industrial robot
NTFS File system for the Windows operating system (New
Technology File System)
VMware software Software with which virtual machines can be created
and run
VRC Interface for KUKA.Sim Pro

1.5 Trademarks

NTFS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Step 7 is a trademark of Siemens AG.
VMware is a trademark of VMware Corporation.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
WinZip is a trademark of WinZip International LLC.

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2 Product description

2.1 Overview of KUKA.OfficeLite

KUKA.OfficeLite is a work environment which allows users to practice han-

dling the KUKA oder VW System Software on a PC. For this, an image of the
system software is run in a virtual machine.

KUKA.OfficeLite does not support any other virtual systems except

VMware.

Functions The following functions of the system software are supported:

 Creation and simulation of programs
 Copying of machine data with a plausibility check
 Simulation of physical inputs
 Installation of technology packages
 Updating the system software

Constraints KUKA.OfficeLite cannot be used to operate a robot.

The following functions of the system software are not supported:
 Diagnosis of the safety circuits
 Diagnosis of hardware modules, e.g. KPP, KSP, EMD on the Controller
Bus
 Safety controller
 Operation of field buses, e.g. DeviceNet, EthernetIP, Interbus, PROFI-
BUS, PROFINET
 Integration of a smartPAD
 Load data determination
 Torque mode and force control
 Brake test
 EMD mastering
 Fast Measurement
 Network connection via the KLI

A network connection can be established by Windows via the virtual

network card.

Technology packages can only be installed on the system software image if

these run completely within the virtual machine and do not require any external
communication.
The following technology packages cannot be used with OfficeLite:
 KUKA.SafeOperation
 KUKA.SafeRangeMonitoring
 KUKA.RoboTeam
 KUKA.ServoGun FC
 KUKA.ServoGun TC
 KUKA.RobotSensorInterface
 KUKA.TouchSense
 KUKA.ConveyorTech
 KUKA.EqualizingTech
 KUKA.LoadDataDetermination

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The list refers to the technology packages available at the time of doc-
umentation. Further technology packages may be added in the future
which may also be incompatible with installation on the system soft-
ware image. It is therefore advisable to install technology packages only after
consultation with KUKA Roboter GmbH.

Performance By default, KUKA.OfficeLite does not execute processes in real time, but
slightly more slowly than a real robot controller. The process time depends on
the host system on which OfficeLite is installed and the utilization of the host
system.
This does not affect the cycle time analysis. For example, a robot program
simulated with OfficeLite runs more slowly than on a robot controller. The pro-
gram run time measured with $TIMER is identical to the program run time on
a robot controller, however.
Example: The simulation of a robot program in OfficeLite takes 3.5 minutes
and a duration of 3 minutes is displayed in OfficeLite. On a robot controller, the
execution of the program would take 3 minutes.

Software compo- The following components are included in the scope of supply of KUKA.Offic-
nents eLite:
 KUKA System Software 8.3 or VW System Software 8.3
 Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system on NTFS
 KUKA VRC Interface
The virtual system for running the software image is not included in the scope
of supply of KUKA.OfficeLite. Only virtual systems from VMware may be used,
e.g. VMware Player or VMware Workstation. It is the user’s responsibility to
check which VMware software is suitable for use in the user’s company.

The VMware software can be obtained from http://www.vmware.com/

de/. The license conditions must be observed, in particular the chap-
ter “End User License Agreement” (EULA) governing the commercial
use of VMware software.

KUKA.Sim Pro In combination with KUKA.Sim Pro 2.2, KUKA.OfficeLite can be used as a vir-
tual robot controller, e.g. for carrying out robot simulations and cycle time mea-
surements. For the connection with KUKA.Sim Pro, KUKA VRC Interface must
be installed on the virtual image on which KUKA.OfficeLite is installed.
KUKA.Sim Pro can be installed on the same host computer as KUKA.Offic-
eLite but not on the same virtual image as KUKA.OfficeLite. The connection is
always established from KUKA.Sim Pro.

WorkVisual Projects created with WorkVisual 3.0 can be transferred to the system soft-
ware image, e.g. in order to simulate programs created in WorkVisual or con-
figure the desired robot type.
WorkVisual can be installed on the same host computer as KUKA.OfficeLite
but not on the same virtual image as KUKA.OfficeLite.

Further information about KUKA.OfficeLite in combination with KU-

KA.Sim Pro can be found in the KUKA.Sim Pro documentation.

Further information about transferring and activating WorkVisual proj-

ects is contained in the WorkVisual documentation and in the “Oper-
ating and Programming Instructions for System Integrators”.

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2.2 Intended use

Use KUKA.OfficeLite is exclusively intended for creating an image of the KUKA or

VW System Software on a virtual system (VMware).
KUKA.OfficeLite may only be installed on a PC that meets the specified sys-
tem requirements. This PC must not be a real robot controller.

Misuse Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be imper-
missible misuse. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage re-
sulting from such use. The risk lies entirely with the user.
Examples of such misuse include:
 Installation of the software on a real robot controller
 Using a virtual system other than VMware

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3 Installation and licensing

3.1 System requirements

Hardware Minimum requirements

 PC with dual-core processor (2 real cores – no hyper-threading)
 4 GB RAM
 15 GB free hard disk space

Software  VMware software, e.g.:

 VMware Player ≥ 5.0
 VMware Workstation ≥ 8.0
 Operating system for VMware: Windows 7 (64-bit)

Compatibility  The PLC software STEP 7 must not be installed on the virtual image on
which KUKA.OfficeLite is installed.

Recommendation Power save mode may interfere with the correct running of KUKA.OfficeLite.
It is therefore advisable to deactivate the power save mode.

3.2 License types

The following license types are available for KUKA.OfficeLite and KUKA VRC
Interface:
 Single PC license
The license is valid for a specific PC. The license cannot be transferred to
a different PC.
This option is only supported in the case of PCs with a Windows operating
system.
 Server license
The license is accessed from a server with a certain number of (floating)
licenses. A corresponding license server must be available to manage the
licenses provided by KUKA Roboter.
A user can call licenses on any client PC that has access via the network
to the license server. It is also possible to borrow licenses for a limited
time, so that OfficeLite can be used without a connection to the license
server.
This option is only supported in the case of PCs with a Windows operating
system.

3.3 Starting KUKA.OfficeLite for the first time

Description A license key is required for licensing KUKA.OfficeLite and KUKA VRC Inter-
face. In order to be able to create the license request, the VMware image must
be started by OfficeLite.

Preparation  Unzip the ZIP archive with the VMware image from the double-layer DVD
into the desired target directory on the host computer, e.g. with WinZip or
7-Zip.

Precondition  VMware software is installed.

Procedure 1. Start the VMware software and click on Open a Virtual Machine.

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2. Navigate to the directory into which the VMware image was unzipped. Se-
lect the OfficeLite file KR C, VOL_RELEASE.vmx and click on Open to load
it in the virtual machine.
3. Click on Play virtual machine. Windows is started.
4. The Windows start-up may take several minutes. The system software in-
stallation wizard is then opened.
a. Select the desired language. Confirm with Next>.
b. Information about the installation and copyright is displayed. Confirm
with Next>.
c. The system suggests a robot type. Confirm with Next>.
Or: If the suggested type does not correspond to the desired type, se-
lect a different type. Then confirm with Next>.
d. A summary of the setup settings is displayed. Confirm with Next>.
5. The virtual machine is automatically restarted and the activation wizard
FLEXnet License Finder is opened.
 If a server license is to be used and a license server already exists:
Continue with Next> and enter the server name. Continue with Next>
and confirm with Finish.
If there is a server license available, it is possible to start using Offic-
eLite directly.
 If a single PC license is to be used or if there is not yet a license server
available:
Click on Cancel to close the activation wizard and acknowledge the
error message with OK.
6. Do not yet exit VMware. The subsequent procedure for licensing OfficeLite
depends on whether a single PC license or server license is to be used.
(>>> 3.4 "Using KUKA.OfficeLite with a single PC license" Page 12)
(>>> 3.5 "Using KUKA.OfficeLite with a server license" Page 13)

3.4 Using KUKA.OfficeLite with a single PC license

3.4.1 Requesting a single PC license

Procedure 1. In the virtual machine, start the program FingerprintCreator.exe in the di-
rectory C:\KRC\UTIL\FLEXLM. KUKA Fingerprint Creator opens.
2. Enter the path for saving the fingerprint in the Select Output File box, or
use the ... button to select the file location.

If the data are being saved to a USB stick, the virtual machine must
be active when the stick is connected. If no USB drive is displayed in
the virtual machine, it must be connected manually to the virtual ma-
chine.
(>>> 5.2 "Manually connecting a USB drive with the virtual machine"
Page 21)

3. Click on the Create button. The KUKA Fingerprint *.KFP is created in the
specified location.
4. Send the fingerprint file *.KFP with the following information by e-mail to
simulation@kuka-roboter.de:
 KUKA reference number for the purchased software (found under
Supplier Ref. No. on the Order Confirmation from KUKA)
The license key is requested. The license file *.LIC will be sent to you by KUKA
Roboter.

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3.4.2 Activating KUKA.OfficeLite with a single PC license

Precondition  The license file *.LIC is present.

 The virtual network cards are activated.

Procedure 1. Start the VMware software and select the image KR C, VOL_RELEASE in
the navigator of the virtual machine.
2. Click on Play virtual machine. KUKA.OfficeLite is started and the activa-
tion wizard FLEXnet License Finder is opened.
3. Save the license file *.LIC in the virtual machine.
4. Select the license type Specify the License File. Click Next> to proceed.
5. Enter the location and name of the license file *.LIC or use Browse to
search for the license file *.LIC and load it. Click Next> to proceed.
6. Confirm the licensing with Finish.
KUKA.OfficeLite is now licensed and activated.

The smartHMI is closed in the event of a licensing error, e.g. if an in-

correct license file has been used.
To repeat the licensing, execute the program C:\KRC\SmartHMI\Sm-
artHMI.exe in the virtual machine. The activation wizard FLEXnet License
Finder is opened again.

3.5 Using KUKA.OfficeLite with a server license

3.5.1 Requesting a server license

Procedure 1. In the virtual machine, copy the folder FLEXLM in the directory
C:\KRC\UTIL.
2. Save the folder FLEXLM on the license server. VMware can now be exit-
ed.
3. On the license server, start the program lmtools.exe in the folder FLEX-
LM. The LMTOOLS window is opened.
4. On the System Settings tab, click on the button Save HOSTID Info to a
File.
5. Select the file location and enter a name for the license request file. Click
on Save. The license request file is created.
6. Send the license request file with the following information by e-mail to
simulation@kuka-roboter.de:
 KUKA reference number for the purchased software (found under
Supplier Ref. No. on the Order Confirmation from KUKA)
The license key is requested. The license file *.LIC will be sent to you by KUKA
Roboter.

3.5.2 Starting up the license server for KUKA.OfficeLite

Precondition  The license file *.LIC is present.

Procedure 1. Save the license file *.LIC on the license server.

2. On the license server, start the program lmtools.exe in the folder FLEX-
LM. The LMTOOLS window is opened.
3. Select the Config Services tab.
4. Under Service Name, enter the name of the new service, e.g. OL Service.
5. Under Path to the lmgrd.exe file, enter the path to the lmgrd.exe file, or
use the Browse button to search for and load the file.

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6. Under Path to the license file, enter the path to the license file *.LIC or
use the Browse button to search for and load the file.
7. Under Path to the debug log file, enter the path to the license server LOG
file, or use the Browse button to search for and load the file.

Fig. 3-1: LMTOOLS – Config Services

8. Activate the Use Services check box (set the check mark).
9. If necessary, activate the Start Server at Power Up check box (set the
check mark).
The option Start Server at Power Up has the effect that the FLEXlm li-
cense manager is automatically started when the computer is rebooted.
10. Click on Save Service. OL Service is saved.
On the Start/Stop/Reread tab, OL Service can be started and stopped, or
the server license file can be reloaded.

Fig. 3-2: LMTOOLS – Start/Stop/Reread

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3.5.3 Activating KUKA.OfficeLite with a server license

Precondition  Network connection to the license server on which the license file *.LIC is
saved.

Procedure 1. Start the VMware software and select the image KR C, VOL_RELEASE in
the navigator of the virtual machine.
2. Click on Play virtual machine. KUKA.OfficeLite is started and the activa-
tion wizard FLEXnet License Finder is opened.
3. Select the license type Specify the License Server System. Click Next>
to proceed.
4. Enter the name of the license server. Click Next> to proceed. The license
server automatically assigns a license from its license pool.
5. Confirm the licensing with Finish.
KUKA.OfficeLite is now licensed and activated.

The smartHMI is closed in the event of a licensing error, e.g. if an in-

correct license file has been used.
To repeat the licensing, execute the program C:\KRC\SmartHMI\Sm-
artHMI.exe in the virtual machine. The activation wizard FLEXnet License
Finder is opened again.

3.6 Installing KUKA VRC Interface

For the connection with KUKA.Sim Pro, KUKA VRC Interface must be installed
on the virtual image on which KUKA.OfficeLite is installed. KUKA VRC Inter-
face is only licensed in conjunction with KUKA.Sim Pro.

Precondition  KUKA.OfficeLite is started.

 “Expert” user group

Procedure 1. In the main menu, select Start-up > Additional software. All additional
programs installed are displayed.
2. Click on the New software button.
3. Select the entry VRC Interface and click on the Install button. Reply to the
request for confirmation with Yes. Installation is prepared.
4. Confirm the reboot prompt with OK.
5. Reboot Windows in the virtual machine by selecting Shut Down > Restart
in the Windows Start menu. Installation is resumed and completed.
6. Once Windows has booted, the smartHMI is no longer automatically start-
ed.
To start smartHMI, select All Programs > KUKA > StartKRC in the Win-
dows Start menu of the virtual machine.

3.7 Uninstalling KUKA VRC Interface

Precondition  “Expert” user group

Procedure 1. In the main menu, select Start-up > Additional software. All additional
programs installed are displayed.
2. Select the entry VRC Interface and click on the Uninstall button. Reply to
the request for confirmation with Yes. KUKA VRC Interface is uninstalled.

LOG file A LOG file is created under C:\KRC\ROBOTER\LOG.

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4 License management and use of server licenses

Detailed information about license management can be found in the

License Administration Guide for FLEXlm. This guide is included in
the scope of supply for KUKA.OfficeLite.

4.1 Borrowing licenses

Precondition  KUKA.OfficeLite is not running.

 KUKA VRC Manager is not running.
 Network connection to the license server
 The maximum borrow time for licenses is known. (Can be requested from
the server administrator.)

The borrow time for licenses is limited by default to 30 days by KUKA.

If there is only a limited number of licenses available on the license
server, it is possible that the server administrator may further reduce
the maximum borrow time.

Procedure 1. In the virtual machine, start the program lmtools.exe in the directory
C:\KRC\UTIL\FLEXLM. The LMTOOLS window is opened.
2. Make the following settings on the Utilities tab:
 Under Vendor Name, enter LM_LICENSE_FILE.
 Under Path, enter the path @Server name to the license server, e.g.
@Server01.

Fig. 4-1: LMTOOLS – Utilities

3. Click on Add Vendor Path to save the settings on the Utilities tab.
4. Make the following settings on the Borrowing tab:
 Enter KUKAROB under Vendor Name.
 Under Return Date, enter the date the license is required until, e.g. 31-
mar-2012 (31st March 2012; always enter the first 3 letters of the name
of the month in English). The date must be within the maximum bor-
rowing period.
 Under Return Time, enter the time the license is required until, e.g.
12:00.

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Fig. 4-2: LMTOOLS – Borrowing

5. Click on Set Borrow Expiration to save the settings on the Borrowing

tab.
6. Start KUKA.OfficeLite.
7. Start KUKA VRC Manager if required for connecting to KUKA.SimPro.
8. The PC can be disconnected from the license server: remove the network
cable.
9. Click on List Currently Borrowed Features to check whether licensing
was successful.
The licensed applications are displayed:
 KUKAROB_HMI_8 for KUKA.OfficeLite
 KUKAROB_VRC_2 for KUKA VRC Interface

4.2 Returning borrowed licenses early

Precondition  KUKA.OfficeLite is not running.

 KUKA VRC Manager is not running.
 Network connection to the license server

Procedure 1. In the virtual machine, start the program lmtools.exe in the directory
C:\KRC\UTIL\FLEXLM. The LMTOOLS window is opened.
2. On the Borrowing tab under Feature Name, enter the name of the appli-
cation for which the license is to be returned to the license server earlier
than originally planned:
 KUKAROB_HMI_8 for KUKA.OfficeLite
 KUKAROB_VRC_2 for KUKA VRC Interface

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Fig. 4-3: LMTOOLS – Borrowing (returning licenses)

3. Click on Return Borrowed Licenses Early to return the license for the
application specified unter Feature Name.
4. Start the application (KUKA.OfficeLite or KUKA VRC Manager). The li-
cense is returned to the license server only after the application has been
started.
5. Click on List Currently Borrowed Features to check that the borrowed
license has been successfully returned. The application is no longer
shown in the list of licensed applications.

4.3 Transferring licenses

Overview A new license must be requested in the following cases:

Case License transfer

After the host computer has been exchanged, Create a new fingerprint file *.KFP and send it
the old license is no longer valid on the new together with the old license file to the following
computer (only relevant for single PC license). address: simulation@kuka-roboter.de.
If the current license no longer matches the
computer, this is indicated by FLEXlm (Error
Code -9: Invalid host).
Licenses are valid for 12 months. If a license Send the old license file to the following
has expired, it can be renewed. address: simulation@kuka-roboter.de
If a license has expired, this is indicated by
FLEXlm (Error Code -10: Feature has expired).
After a software update, i.e. if a new build of Send the old license file together with the order
KUKA.OfficeLite is installed, the host ID is number for the software update or software
changed. The old license will no longer be maintenance agreement to the following
valid. address: simulation@kuka-roboter.de
Modification of the number of server licenses Send the old server license file together with
on the license server the desired number of server licenses to the
following address: simulation@kuka-roboter.de
Modification of the maximum possible borrow Send the old server license file together with
time of server licenses on the license server the desired number of hours to the following
address: simulation@kuka-roboter.de
By default, server licenses can be borrowed for
a maximum of 30 days (= 720 hours).

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5 VMware settings and operating instructions

5.1 Operating instructions for VMware

License transfer If a new build of KUKA.OfficeLite is installed or if the OfficeLite image is moved
to a different folder, the host ID will also change. The old license will no longer
be valid. A new license must then be requested.
(>>> 4.3 "Transferring licenses" Page 19)

Keyboard The Windows language in VMware is English by default. The input scheme for
assignment the keyboard assignment is German by default.
The keyboard assignment can be set to English in the Windows Control Panel
of the virtual machine:
1. Select Clock, Language, and Region > Region and Language in the
Windows Control Panel. The Region and Language window is opened.
2. Select the Keyboards and Languages tab and double-click on Change
keyboards…. The window Text Services and Input Languages is
opened.
3. On the General tab, select English … under Default input language.
4. Close the window by clicking on OK.
5. Restart Windows in the virtual machine. To do so, select Shut Down > Re-
start in the Windows Start menu.

5.2 Manually connecting a USB drive with the virtual machine

Description The virtual machine must be active in order for a USB stick to be automatically
assigned a drive in the virtual machine on connecting the stick. By default, this
is the E:\ drive
If the host computer is active instead of the virtual machine, no USB drive is
displayed in the virtual machine. In this case, the drive must be connected
manually to the virtual machine.

Procedure 1. Select the following menu sequence in the virtual machine:

 VMware Workstation: VM > Removable Devices > Swissbit xxx >
Connect (Disconnect from host)
 VMware Player: Player > Removable Devices > Swissbit xxx >
Connect (Disconnect from host)
2. Answer the request for confirmation with OK.

5.3 Configuring network settings

Description The following network settings are available in VMware for the operation of
KUKA.OfficeLite:
 Bridged: This is the default setting. Required if the host computer is inte-
grated into a network. The user can then access the virtual machine from
the network, and the network can be accessed from the virtual machine.
If Bridged is used, the check box Replicate physical network connec-
tion state must be activated (check mark set).
 NAT: This setting is required if the host computer is not integrated into a
network.
 Host-only: Not required.

Procedure 1. Select the following menu sequence in the virtual machine:

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 VMware Workstation: VM > Settings…

 VMware Player: Player > Manage > Virtual Machine Settings…
The Virtual Machine Settings window is opened.
2. On the Hardware tab, select the device Network Adapter.

Fig. 5-1: Network Adapter Bridged (default)

3. If the host computer is integrated into a network, use the default setting in
the Network connection box:
 Bridged option
 Check box Replicate physical network connection state (check
mark set)
4. If the host computer is not integrated into a network, select the option NAT
in the Network connection box.
5. Restart VMware to initialize the modified network settings.

5.4 Checking a network connection

Description If it is not possible to access an external system, e.g. the license server, from
the virtual machine, it is recommended to check whether the corresponding
computer can be pinged.

Procedure 1. Open the Windows command prompt in the virtual machine by entering
the command cmd in the Windows Start menu and confirming with the En-
ter key.
2. Enter the command ping computer_name and confirm with the Enter key.

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Fig. 5-2: Send ping

3. If the pinged computer does not respond, contact the network administra-
tor to check the network or domain settings.

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6 Operation, KUKA.OfficeLite

6.1 Overview of the graphical user interface

The KUKA.OfficeLite user interface is largely identical to the KUKA smartHMI.

The operator control elements of the KUKA smartPAD that are required for
programming are made available as additional buttons.
The user interface is displayed in the language that was selected during instal-
lation of the software. If desired, a different language can be set again from the
main menu.

Further information about the KUKA smartHMI is contained in the op-

erating and programming instructions for the System Software.

Fig. 6-1: Overview of the graphical user interface

Item Description
1 Button for the enabling switch
2 List box for selecting the operating mode
3 Buttons for manual motion (jog keys)
4 Button for setting the program override
5 Button for setting the jog override
6 This button is used to display the menu items on the user interface
(Main menu key).
7 Buttons for the status keys.
Status keys are used primarily for setting parameters in technology
packages. Their exact function depends on the technology pack-
ages installed.
8 This button is used to start a program (Start key).

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Item Description
9 This button is used to start a program backwards (Start backwards
key).
10 This button is used to stop a program that is running (STOP key).
11 Button for displaying the keyboard (Keyboard key)
It is generally not necessary to press this key to display the key-
board, as the user interface detects when keyboard input is re-
quired and displays the keyboard automatically.

6.2 Simulating inputs

KUKA.OfficeLite can be used to simulate physical inputs. Some inputs are

write-protected and cannot be simulated.

Procedure Setting a simulated input:

1. In the main menu, select Display > Inputs/outputs > Digital I/O.
2. Click on Go to and enter the number of the desired input via the keyboard.
The display jumps to the input with this number.
3. Click on Sim on/off. Simulation is activated.
4. Click on Value. The input is set to TRUE and simulated.

Description

Fig. 6-2: Digital inputs

Item Description
1 Input number
2 Value of the input. The icon is green if an input is TRUE.
3 SIM entry: The input is simulated.
SYS entry: The value of the input is saved in a system variable.
This input is write-protected and cannot be simulated.
4 Name of the input

The following buttons are available:

Button Description
-100 Toggles back 100 inputs in the display.
+100 Toggles forward 100 inputs in the display.

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Button Description
Go to The number of the input being searched for can be en-
tered.
Value Toggles the selected input between TRUE and FALSE.
This button is not available when simulation is switched
off and in AUT and AUT EXT modes.
Name The name of the selected input can be modified.
Sim on/off Switches simulation on or off.

6.3 Signal exchange via VRC Interface – note on programming

Description KUKA.OfficeLite can be used together with KUKA.Sim Pro in order to simulate
e.g. the signal exchange between a sensor and a robot. A signal is only trans-
mitted when an edge change is detected.
To ensure that an edge change occurs from FALSE to TRUE when an output
is set, the I/Os used must be set to FALSE at the beginning of the program.

6.4 Changing the user group in VW System Software

Precondition  To switch to a higher user group than that which is currently selected:
A USB stick with a key file for the desired user groups is present. The key
file can be generated using the KUKA.UserKey software.

Procedure 1. Place the focus on the virtual machine and connect the USB stick on the
host computer. Confirm the notification message with OK.
2. Check that the USB drive is displayed in the virtual machine.
3. If no USB drive is displayed in the virtual machine, connect the drive man-
ually to the virtual machine.

4. Select Configuration > User group in the main menu. The current user
group is displayed.
5. To switch to the default user group: Press Default.
To switch to a higher user group:
 Press Login.... The user groups configured in the key file are dis-
played. Select the desired user group.
 If prompted: Enter the password.
 Confirm with Log-on.

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7 Messages

7.1 Error messages during licensing

The following FLEXlm error messages occur most frequently during licensing:

No. Description / cause Remedy

-5 No such feature exists. Install the OfficeLite version for which the
license file is valid, or request a new
The license file does not match the
license file after a software update. For
installed OfficeLite version.
this, send the old license file together with
the order number for the software update
to the following address: simula-
tion@kuka-roboter.de
-9 Invalid host. Request a new license file. To do so,
send the old license file together with the
The current license file does not match
following information to simula-
the computer:
tion@kuka-roboter.de:
 After exchanging the computer
 Fingerprint file *.KFP in the case of a
 The OfficeLite image has been moved single PC license
to a different folder.
 Host ID and host name of the license
server in the case of a server license
Note: To reactivate OfficeLite, the old
license file in the virtual machine or on
the license server must be deleted.
-10 Feature has expired. Request a new license file. For this, send
the old license file to the following
The license file has expired.
address: simulation@kuka-roboter.de
-15 Cannot connect to license server sys- Contact the network administrator.
tem.
No connection can be established to the
license server:
 The license server is not running.
 The wrong license file is being used.
 The host ID or host name has been
changed.
-88 System clock has been set back Adapt the Windows system clock and
time zone in VMware to the current actual
The Windows system clock in VMware
world time (UTC).
differs too greatly from the current actual
world time (UTC).

Other error messages which may occur during licensing are de-
scribed in the chapter Error Codes in the License Administration
Guide for FLEXlm. This guide is included in the scope of supply for
KUKA.OfficeLite.

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8 KUKA Service

8.1 Requesting support

Introduction The KUKA Roboter GmbH documentation offers information on operation and
provides assistance with troubleshooting. For further assistance, please con-
tact your local KUKA subsidiary.

Information The following information is required for processing a support request:

 Model and serial number of the manipulator
 Model and serial number of the controller
 Model and serial number of the linear unit (if applicable)
 Model and serial number of the energy supply system (if applicable)
 Version of the KUKA System Software
 Optional software or modifications
 Archive of the software
 Application used
 Any external axes used (if applicable)
 Description of the problem, duration and frequency of the fault

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
ventas@costantini-sa.com

Australia Headland Machinery Pty. Ltd.

Victoria (Head Office & Showroom)
95 Highbury Road
Burwood
Victoria 31 25
Australia
Tel. +61 3 9244-3500
Fax +61 3 9244-3501
vic@headland.com.au
www.headland.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
info@kuka.be
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
info@kuka-roboter.com.br
www.kuka-roboter.com.br

Chile Robotec S.A. (Agency)

Santiago de Chile
Chile
Tel. +56 2 331-5951
Fax +56 2 331-5952
robotec@robotec.cl
www.robotec.cl

China KUKA Robotics China Co.,Ltd.

Songjiang Industrial Zone
No. 388 Minshen Road
201612 Shanghai
China
Tel. +86 21 6787-1888
Fax +86 21 6787-1803
www.kuka-robotics.cn

Germany KUKA Roboter GmbH

Zugspitzstr. 140
86165 Augsburg
Germany
Tel. +49 821 797-4000
Fax +49 821 797-1616
info@kuka-roboter.de
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
commercial@kuka.fr
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
info@kuka.in
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
kuka@kuka.it
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
info@kuka.co.jp

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
info@kukarobotics.com
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
info@kukakorea.com

Malaysia KUKA Robot Automation Sdn Bhd

South East Asia Regional Office
No. 24, Jalan TPP 1/10
Taman Industri Puchong
47100 Puchong
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel. +60 3 8061-0613 or -0614
Fax +60 3 8061-7386
info@kuka.com.my

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
info@kuka.com.mx
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
info@kuka.no

Austria KUKA Roboter Austria GmbH

Vertriebsbüro Österreich
Regensburger Strasse 9/1
4020 Linz
Austria
Tel. +43 732 784752
Fax +43 732 793880
office@kuka-roboter.at
www.kuka-roboter.at

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Poland KUKA Roboter Austria GmbH

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
ServicePL@kuka-roboter.de

Portugal KUKA Sistemas de Automatización S.A.

Rua do Alto da Guerra n° 50
Armazém 04
2910 011 Setúbal
Portugal
Tel. +351 265 729780
Fax +351 265 729782
kuka@mail.telepac.pt

Russia OOO KUKA Robotics Rus

Webnaja ul. 8A
107143 Moskau
Russia
Tel. +7 495 781-31-20
Fax +7 495 781-31-19
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
info@kuka.se

Switzerland KUKA Roboter Schweiz AG

Industriestr. 9
5432 Neuenhof
Switzerland
Tel. +41 44 74490-90
Fax +41 44 74490-91
info@kuka-roboter.ch
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
Fax +34 93 8142-950
Comercial@kuka-e.com
www.kuka-e.com

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
info@kuka.com.tw
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
atika@ji-net.com
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
info@kuka-robotics.hu

USA KUKA Robotics Corporation

51870 Shelby Parkway
Shelby Township
48315-1787
Michigan
USA
Tel. +1 866 873-5852
Fax +1 866 329-5852
info@kukarobotics.com
www.kukarobotics.com

UK KUKA Automation + Robotics

Hereward Rise
Halesowen
B62 8AN
UK
Tel. +44 121 585-0800
Fax +44 121 585-0900
sales@kuka.co.uk

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 Index

Index
A Licensing 11
Activating OfficeLite 13, 15
M
B Main menu key 25
Borrowed licenses, returning 18 Messages 29
Borrowing 11, 17
N
C Network connection, checking 22
Compatibility 11 Network settings, configuring 21
Components, software 8 NTFS 6, 8

D O
Documentation, industrial robot 5 OfficeLite, operation 25
Operating system, VMware 11
E Operation, OfficeLite 25
EMD 6 Overview, graphical user interface 25
Error messages, licensing 29 Overview, OfficeLite 7

F P
Functions 7 Performance 8
Functions, constraints 7 Power save mode, deactivation 11
Processor 11
G Product description 7
Graphical user interface, overview 25
R
H RAM 11
Hard disk space 11
S
I Safety instructions 5
Inputs, simulating 26 Server license, requesting 13
Installation 11 Server licenses, management 17
Installation, VRC Interface 15 Service, KUKA Roboter 31
Intended use 9 Signal exchange 27
Introduction 5 Simulation 26
Single PC license, requesting 12
J smartHMI 6
Jog keys 25 smartPAD 6
Software, components 8
K Start backwards key 26
Keyboard 26 Start key 25
Keyboard assignment 21 Starting OfficeLite 11
Keyboard key 26 STOP key 26
KLI 6, 7 Support request 31
Knowledge, required 5 System requirements 11
KPP 6 System requirements, hardware 11
KRL 6 System requirements, software 11
KSP 6
KUKA Customer Support 31 T
KUKA.Sim Pro 8 Target group 5
Terms used 6
L Terms, used 6
License management 17 Trademarks 6
License server, start-up 13 Training 5
License transfer 21
License types 11 U
License, expired 19 Uninstallation, KUKA VRC Interface 15
Licenses, borrowing 17 USB drive, connecting 21
Licenses, transferring 19 Use, intended 9

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User group, VSS 27

V
VMware software 6
VMware, operating instructions 21
VMware, settings 21
VRC 6, 8
VSS, user group 27

W
Warnings 5
WorkVisual 8

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