Can a Simatic s7-1500 controller control a KUKA Robot?

Note With a SIMATIC S7-1500 controller, up to five KUKA industrial robots can be simultaneously controlled in the TIA Portal using the KUKA.PLC mxAutomation block library. The application example presented here, however, is limited to the coupling of a robot to a SIMATIC S7-1500.

What kind of controller is needed for KUKA industrial robot?

The KUKA.PLC mxAutomation block library in the TIA Portal is used; this provides all the function blocks required for this purpose. Additional programming of the robot controller is therefore not required. Communication between the SIMATIC S7-1500 controller and the KUKA industrial robot takes place via a PROFINET connection.

How many KUKA industrial robots can you control in Tia portal?

Note Using a SIMATIC S7-1500 controller, up to five KUKA industrial robots can be simultaneously controlled with the aid of the KUKA.PLC mxAutomation block library in TIA Portal.

When to use the KUKA safeoperation safety option?

NOTICE Use of the KUKA SafeOperation safety option when operating the robot via a common HMI without using the KUKA smartPAD control panel.