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General

Connect KUKA Robots

Reference guide for KUKA Robot communication via Ethernet.

Proxus supports communication with KUKA Robots, typically using the KUKA Robot Language (KRL) XML interface or Ethernet KRL.

Supported Protocols

Protocol TypeDescription
KukaTcpStandard TCP/IP communication with KRL

Connection Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
HoststringYes-Robot IP Address
PortintNo-Configured Port in KRL
ConnectTimeoutintNo3000Connection timeout (ms)

Address Syntax

Communication is often based on variable names defined in the KUKA controller's configuration.

  • Variables: Use the variable name exposed by the KRL program (e.g., myVar, $AXIS_ACT).
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Configuration Required

On the KUKA side, you typically need to configure an Ethernet KRL XML file to define the data structure and port.


Troubleshooting

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For Kuka-specific error codes, see Kuka Robot Error Codes. For general connectivity issues, see Gateway Issues.

Official Resources