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A. Technical appendix
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A.9.2 Telnet communication with a KUKA robot using XML
This section shows, on the basis of an example, how XML and
the Telnet protocol can be used for communication between a
KUKA robot controller and the Compact Vision System.
In this example, a “Telnet – XML” data output is defined in
CheckOpti that contains the x and y coordinates and the
rotational angle of a detected object.
Preparations:
– In the CheckOpti data output settings, the communication
name “Positions” is assigned (
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section “Structure
specification when receiving data”).
– The corresponding structure file is saved as
“SBO_Sensor.xml” and then transmitted to the KUKA
robot controller.
Сonfiguration of the system parameters:
– XML Telnet port = 9997
– XML authentication required = No
– XML Telnet server = On
– Check program preselection via = I/O possibilities
Note
On the Kuka robot controller the “KUKA.Ethernet KRL XML”
package must be installed in order for XML-formatted data
packages to be received from the Compact Vision System.
KUKA.Ethernet KRL XML is a technology package that is
loadable at runtime and has the following functions:
– Transfer of data between a robot controller and an
external system
– Transmitting and receiving data within a KRL program