KUKA.WorkVisual
Engineering Environment for KSS based KUKA Robot Controllers
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KUKA.WorkVisual
_Product value
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WorkVisual
_intended use cases
I/O- Configuration
Diagnosis
KRC4-System
Periphery & Fieldbus
Trace
I/O- Definition, Linking and Long terms
Integrated Fieldbus setup for PROFInet/PROFIsafe, ProfiBus,
DeviceNet, EthernetIP/CIP-Safety and EtherCAT/FSoE
Programming
Online & Offline Programing
Code inspection
ILF support
System setup &
Network functions
Configuration of system function and Option packages
Update & Rollout management
Inspection functions
Controller setup configuration
Project handling
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Option packages
Reuse I/O- Definition, Linking and Long terms
Setup definitions for Integrators
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WorkVisual
_schematic overview
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WorkVisual
_ detailed scope
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WorkVisual
_Benefit
Simple, efficient application development and individualization
Integrated Project Management including Option handling (iKOP)
Simplifying of configuration / commissioning and programming / diagnosis
iKOP &
Project
Online functions: new editor / execution pointer / variable analysis /
program monitoring and debugging
Simple configuration of all interfaces /additional hardware and software
Details and Download
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KUKA.WorkVisual
_Enhancements V 5.0
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_WorkVisual 5.0 – Improvements
• WorkVisual 5.0 gets „Portable“
− The WorkVisual 5.0 Setup brings a Tool included (Directory Tools\PortableCreator)
providing the possibility to create in a selected target directory (e.g. USB) a portable version of the software
− To use the portable WorkVisual Version the Host system must provide the
following Software preinstalled (part of the regular setup) as infrastructure:
▪ .NET Framework 4.6.1
▪ SQL Server Compact 3.5
▪ Visual C++ Runtime Libraries
▪ WinPcap
− Full functional scope with portable Version
• Parallel Installation
− The first time WorkVisual in version 5.0 is able to be installed in parallel to a lower version (< 5.0)
− No simultaneous Usage is supported (not more then one instance of the program running – independent whether portable or not)
• Automatic DTM scan
− I case of the first start of WorkVisual an automatic scan of the present system-/fieldbus DTMs is executed
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_Planning security
• MADA export for KUKA RCS module
− Export function in WorkVisual for providing complete machine
data sets for the RCS module in simulation environments
− WorkVisual creates the complete data set, merging with
controller files is no longer required
− Import function in WorkVisual for bringing adaptations in user
data back into the project
− WorkVisual is the source of the RCS data sets
− Fast and convenient creation of RCS data sets
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_Start-up time
• iKOP for option installation
− iKOP = Integrated KUKA option package
− KUKA options are provided in the new format and linked to the project
− Real dependency checks and parallel installation with just one restart of the controller
− Option package editor for customer-specific technologies based on standardized code an configurations
− Optionally, predefined field bus configurations and plug-ins can be part of the installation package
− Faster start-up with customer-standardized programs and configurations
or subsequent installation of KUKA options
− Consistency between project and installed options guaranteed by the system
• Option profiles in WorkVisual
− Fast switching between different profiles with varying versions of KUKA/Customer Options
− Fast adaption of the installed options in WorkVisual to the current target system
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_Start-up time
• Improved diagnosis and functionality for Profinet
− Topology configuration in WorkVisual Project
− Online comparison of the topology (actual) with the configuration in WorkVisual
(target)
− Monitoring of the target/actual comparison when booting up the controller
− Toolbar for Profinet functions in WorkVisual
− Extended diagnosis incl. SNMP and I&M data
− Display of the I&M data and alarms of subordinate PROFInet devices
− Calling of the web interface of the subordinate PROFInet device from WorkVisual
− UNI code Character set for device names (conversion to PUNI code)
− Faster start-up of Profinet field bus periphery
− Detection of periphery changes when starting
− Graphical representation of the topology
Device list
Port list
Topology view
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_Start-up time
• Configuration plug-in for linear units
− Standardized transformation guaranteed through plug-in
− Visual comparison between the real and virtual linear units
− Available for both KUKA and non-KUKA kinematic systems
− For KL 4000, additional configuration of dynamic parameters
− For KL 4000, complete modular system logic stored for all installation
variants
− Fast and intuitive adaptation of customer- or
installation-specific data of a linear unit during start-up
− Standardized transformation (traceability, support)
− Visual representation
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_Start-up time
• WorkVisual – Inspection plan for projects
− Inspection functions
− Supplied basic set of standard inspection functions
− Extension customer-specific as engineering service (API) possible
− Inspection functions can be distributed as part of a (customer-specific) technology (iKOP)
− Inspection plan
− Setup of individual inspection steps, each inspection step consists of a inspection
function and a configuration
− Configuration parameters are determined by the respective inspection function
− Returns inspection result in HTML format
− Execution
− Single execution in the project for individual testing, e. g. during commissioning
− Mass check incl. report in HTML format
− Ensure compliance with uniformly defined standards from an individual unit
up to a entire system/line
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_Optimized usability
• Project activation – Required user level and further improvements
− If project activation fails due to missing user access rights, the required user level is displayed in WoV
− Project data which have been transferred inadvertently or transferred with insufficient rights can be deleted remotely
− During a preparatory deployment of a project, a lifespan can be defined for a project in an inactive state
− After adapting the user level on the controller, the activation can again be started directly
− Enables targeted, time-efficient handling of projects during project activation
Remote deletion if user
rights insufficient
Restart of project
activation
Specification of
minimum user level
required
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_Optimized usability
• Direct access to documentation in WorkVisual
− WorkVisual enables direct access to the documentation, example programs, etc. contained in the option package under
the “Options” tab in catalog management.
− Time-efficient access to required information regarding technology options
Double-clicking opens
PDFs immediately.
Right-click -> Export
opens the export dialog
box for the displayed
additional information
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_Optimized usability
• Context-based merging in WorkVisual
− The new wizard-supported merge dialog box enables the targeted merging of projects in various contexts
− The wizard directly provides a clearly structured overview of deviations – also suitable for project comparison
− Specially adapted interfaces for the relevant merge context
− Expansion of the existing range of functions in terms of further system settings (tool, base, home positions, etc.)
− Improvement of the existing range of functions in the field bus merge area (transfer mapping, separation of partial configurations)
− Consolidated data transfer from existing projects – even from older versions – in a simplified manner
Selection of reference project
Wizard for context selection
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Context-specific interfaces for data transfer
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_Optimized usability
• Workflow-compliant handling of device description files
− Optimized response in WorkVisual when importing device description files (multiple imports)
− Expanded compatibility check
− Time savings when preparing and adding new field bus devices during configuration
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_Improved function
• WorkVisual – Improved editor functions
− WorkVisual version 5.0 offers enhanced editor functions to adapt KRL programs to changes in the configuration.
− Move points in the program - in relation to tool, base or world coordinate system
− Change values of additional axes within the program – Invert, Copy, Swap the values or add an Offset
− Tool/Base assignment - change the used tool/base combination in ILF - optionally with keeping the position
− Dialog window offers convenient input options and a preview of the changes in each case
− Expert adaptations in existing programs with
supporting functions dialog
− Clear preview of all changes
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_Improved function
• Merging of DAT files
− To merge DAT files, WorkVisual offers a new function to compare the data structures contained and merge them if necessary.
− Possible applications extend from the transfer of user configurations from existing DAT files to the merging of taught
programs using offline simulation data
− Efficient work as pertaining to transfer or comparison with existing data from DAT files
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_Improved function
• Network-based project backup management
− Project-based saving of the controller configuration incl. the installed options via network
− Start of the backup / restore process both locally on the controller and remotely from the server
− Backup of RDC-Data is executed in parallel
− Command line based project extractor for accessing project files and enable monitoring of contained runtime files
(for using 3rd party tools for monitoring like e.g. VersionDog)
− Project-based backup mechanism available
− Optimized backup manager for server-based use – especially with large numbers of robots
− Parallel Backup of RDC-Data and Project based file access makes the mechanism equivalent to archive
Backup Manager
ProjectExtractor
Backup and
Restore
WVS/ASZ
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_Improved function
• Update of the system software and options via network (from 8.5 onward)
− System software includes the KUKA.UpdateService option as an integral part of the system software
− Functional extension of the basic software with an update service that can be accessed via the network
− Command tool (Scatter) for single controllers to address the Update Service for integration in customer
administration tools
V/KSS
*.kop
C:\>_
*.msi
− Interface Integration in WorkVisual: job definition; selection of target controllers; saving, sending and
monitoring of defined rollouts to multiple controllers
− Distribution and execution of rollouts independently of each other
− Configuration of the update permission HMI based (Admin) and portable
Distribute
and
monitor
− Efficient system update procedure through network-based preparation
− Huge time saving during system update, preparation and execution separately controllable
− Preparation for later software administration out of the cloud
Update permission
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_Increased availability
• Project management on the controller with history function
− The last five projects successfully activated on the controller are kept unchanged for
reactivation
− Enables taking “a step back” at any time – even with project files of the
same name
− System remains operable
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KUKA.WorkVisual
_Enhancements V6.0 / KSS8.6
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Connectivity master
_Complete integrated fieldbus configuration ability
Renewed visualization of EtherCAT topologies
− Standardized visualization elements for all bus instances of EtherCAT
− Extension bus
− System bus
− Controller bus
System Bus [KSB]
Extension Bus [KEB]
Controller Bus [KCB]
-> Same look & feel as the PROFINET topology
-> User works with the same unified interface for all bus instances
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Connectivity master
_Complete integrated fieldbus configuration ability
Integrated manufacturer specific diagnosis alarm messages
Profinet
− WorkVisual replaces if available the error code
in case of an diagnosis alarm by the text from
the manufacturer out of device description file
− If available additional information, like the slot
and sub slot number is also displayed
-> more detailed description in
case of failure
-> faster detection of root cause
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Icon based
failure
indication
Detailed
manufacturer
specific
diagnosis
message
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Connectivity master
_Visibility of virtual Profinet Devices
Enhancement of Profinet Topology configuration (introduced with WorkVisual 5.0)
− Only Devices configurated within the WorkVisual project could be displayed in Topology Diagram
− So called “Virtual Devices” which are not
a part of the project were not visible
-> With WorkVisual 6.0
“Virtual Devices” can be
included in Online Mode
-> Complete Network is shown –
including the Virtual Devices
and the Profinet devices
stored in the project topology
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Harting
switch as
a virtual
device
Online connection between the PN
controller and his neighbor as a
virtual partner
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Improved Diagnosis of EtherCAT Topologies
_on the Controller
[1]
− Enabled by new EtherCAT stack implementation
new diagnostic plug-in is integrated within V/KSS 8.6
− Features:
− EtherCAT instance selection KCB / KEB / KSB
− Visualization of Topology tree of selected EtherCAT instance
− Detailed information of the selected EtherCAT device
− Diversification of configured, existing, not existing or
temporarily existing devices
− Detailed information
− EtherCAT device identification
− EtherCAT device status
− EtherCAT port connection
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Info TAB - Configuration status
Error TAB - EtherCAT status
EtherCAT device is configured and exists at the bus
-> no error
EtherCAT device is not configured but exists at the bus
-> solvable problem
EtherCAT device is configured but doesn't exists at the bus
-> the device needs to be replaced
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Improved Diagnosis of EtherCAT Topologies
_also within WorkVisual
Opens EtherCAT
diagnosis
Feature
available in
Programming
and diagnosis
workspace
[2]
Cell and controller
name of selected
controllers
diagnosis screen
Same
Diagnostic
screen as in
SmartHMI
Selection of
cells within
Cell Tree
-> Fast recognition of faulty devices - on controller and via network
-> Diversification - between fixable or serious issues
-> Exchange of hardware only if really necessary
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Faster commissioning & integration
_Scripting platform in WorkVisual
Automated Data migration between projects of different Major Releases
Scripting platform within WorkVisual
− Ability to run code in the WoV context. (C#-Script)
− Runnable scripting engine in WoV
− Direct interpreter window in WoV
− Predefined function set
Supported by state-of-the-art tooling
− Additional script runner application
− Coding in Visual Studio Code with “Intellisense“
-> (Semi-) automated project migration for older projects
-> Automatization of dedicated tasks WorkVisual
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Faster commissioning & integration
_Offline programming with ILF in WorkVisual
INSERT NEW
CHANGE
Inline forms are available in WorkVisual KRL Editor
(in Project and Programming & Diagnosis workspace)
− Possible functionality is indicated by icons on sidebar in KRL Editor
− All basic inline forms like on controller are built in WorkVisual
− Additional technology inline forms can be installed via option
(compatible option required)
− Inline forms can be newly added or changed
− TouchUp has no access to actual position (sets unreachable position)
-> Existing advantages of WorkVisual Editor are
now combined with the benefit of full usage of
Inline forms for offline programming
-> Provision of complete robot programs out of
WorkVisual lead to reduced programming time
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Faster commissioning & integration
_Customer specific Option Packages - OptionPackageEditor
−
OptionPackageEditor for custom technologies
based on standardized code and configurations
−
Installation via the WorkVisual project
-> Consistency between project and installed option guaranteed by the overall system by iKOP mechanism
-> Rapid adaptation of the robot system from the KUKA delivery status to the customer-specific system
-> Faster commissioning by using pre-configured customer-specific elements
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Faster commissioning & integration
_Fast start of WorkVisual with assigned Option Profile
− Creation of Desktop links for each Profile possible
− Adaption of WorkVisual's active Profile in case of
opening a existing Project to “best fit”
My Profile
WorkVisual 6.0 WorkVisual 6.0
(Default)
(MyProfile)
-> Timesaver: Faster start and preparation of
WorkVisual for dedicated usage scenarios
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KUKA.WorkVisual
_Enhancements V6.0 / KSS8.7 – functional twin features
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Connectivity master – functional twin features
_Replace devices without loss of Profinet configuration and connection
− Replace devices without loss of Profinet configuration and
connection – greatly speeds up updates of fieldbus components.
− Improvement in case of updates for
Profinet device descriptions in-use
within a WorkVisual project
− Existing configuration and IO linking
is kept and overtaken in updated device
-> Speed up of device updates within
existing configuration
-> Confidence for the user to avoid mistakes
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Data security built-in – functional twin features
_Credentials for project deploy on controller
WorkVisual
Backup Manager etc.
WorkVisual
ServiceHost
Work Visual 6.0.5
KSS 8.6.5
KSS 8.7.0
Access via KLI or KONI
−
Windows credentials for accessing the controller optional required
−
To be able to connect or deploy you must provide/enter a password if protection is active
−
Password is stored encrypted controller specific for current session – optional persistent
−
WorkVisual credential management (next slide)
-> Data access or change reserved to authorized users only
-> Control & Confidence regarding access to controller-based data and interfaces
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Data security built-in – functional twin features
_Work Visual Credential Management
Work Visual 6.0.14
−
Credentials are prompted once on first request to a secured ServiceHost (when required)
−
Credentials are cached in memory for WorkVisual runtime (session based)
−
WorkVisual credential management option page for default credentials and clearing
−
Optionally stored in “windows credential store” for current windows user.
−
Max. number of 500 credentials stored – FIFO managed database
-> Data access or change reserved to authorized users only
-> Control & Confidence regarding access to controller-based data and interfaces
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Faster commissioning & integration
_Scripting platform - WorkVisual Script Runner
− Automation possible – for data migration or task automation
− Supported by state-of-the-art tooling (C# Script)
− Predefined function set for project interaction
− Automation - based on scripted standardized workflows can
provide Guidance during commissioning
− Perfect match for OptionPackageEditor customers - Option
Package contains the base to rely to -> Standard modules
− CS Expert Workshop available – Training on the job
I -> (Semi-) automated project migration for older projects
for predefined workflows
I ->-> Guidance
Automatization of dedicated tasks in WorkVisual
U
Open
System
High
Integrability
Supportive
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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
TRUMPF Machine Tooling – Welding Technology:
„The workshop was characterized by practical
examples and a very helpful instructor. Scripting
now enables us to automate commissioning and
thus both save time and reduce errors.“
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Faster commissioning & integration
_ Fast start of WorkVisual with “Dynamic” Option Profile on demand
− Adaption of WorkVisual's active Profile in case
of opening an existing Project to “best fit”
− Creation of an adapted “Dynamic” profile in
case there is no available matching profile
− Prerequisites for “Dynamic” Profile is a
repository of available Option packages with
the following Structure:
…\REPO\MyPackage\1.2.3.5\MyPackage.kop
− Manual and Automatic “dynamic” profile
creation
U -> Timesaver: Faster start of WorkVisual
Almost No option profile preparation time
U -> for
the user
U
Ease of Use
Supportive
Convenient
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Faster commissioning & integration – functional twin features
_RSIVisual programming environment
sensitive
[1]
industrial
robot
− RSI Visual - graphical programming of RSI applications
KUKA.RobotSensorInterface
sensor device
+
=
RSI
250Hz
-> Seamless integrated TOOLSET in standard workflow and environment
-> Even complex application contexts get manageable
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Faster commissioning & integration – functional twin features
_RSI I/O-System - connecting devices to RSI signal processing
sensitive
[2]
industrial
robot
− RSI I/O-System for real-time communication
KUKA.RobotSensorInterface
sensor device
+
=
RSI
250Hz
-> Encapsulated RSI function relying on system interfaces
-> RSI application contexts can easily be reused
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KUKA.WorkVisual
_Appendix
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Order information
Current Versions:
- for KSS 8.2, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7:
KUKA.WorkVisual 6.0
00-311-617
- for KSS 8.2, 8.3, 8.5:
KUKA.WorkVisual 5.0
00-251-980
- for KSS 8.2, 8.3, 8.4:
KUKA.WorkVisual 4.0
00-251-978
Download for Customers available:
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Contact
Florian S. Hoffmann
Graduate of Engineering, Mechatronics (UAS)
Product Manager
florian.hoffmann@kuka.com
T +49 821 797 - 3467 F +49 821 797 - 41 3467 M +49 173 350 9381
KUKA Deutschland GmbH
Zugspitzstrasse 140, 86165 Augsburg | Germany
www.kuka.com
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