This how-to is intended for the Robotiq 2-Finger 85/140 3.X.X, the Robotiq Universal Controller 4.X, Kuka IIWA media flange and Kuka Sunrise CabinetWhat you need :Robotiq 2 finger 85 gripperCoupling for the gripper AGC-CPL-062-002Communication cable CBL-COM-2067-10 (for connection with the controller)Robotiq Universal Controller UNI-CTR-001-ECATHow to do it :Mechanical AssemblyInstall the coupling of the gripper on the Kuka IIWA wrist.Install the gripper on the coupling.Electrical and Communication installationKuka’s communication protocol is EtherCAT. So you need to convert the RS485 signal to EtherCAT.Plug the Robotiq gripper's pigtail to the communication cable.Plug the combicon on the other end of the communication cable in the Robotiq controller.Use the X65 EtherCAT port on the Kuka Sunrise cabinet to connect to the Robotiq controllerConfigure the inputs/outputs in WorkVisualAnd you are good to go in Sunrise OS V1.5.To use the Kuka IIWA media flange and in-arm wiring, see this discussion.
Could you please explain the following step in detail Configure the inputs/outputs in WorkVisualI have added the Robotiq EtherCAT configuration file to the WorkVisual DTM catalog. Having trouble with the I/O mappings. Appreciate all help. Thanks!
Hi Catherine, but what about the software part. does robotiq have a software that can be integrated into kuka
What you need :
Robotiq 2 finger 85 gripper
Coupling for the gripper AGC-CPL-062-002
Communication cable CBL-COM-2067-10 (for connection with the controller)
Robotiq Universal Controller UNI-CTR-001-ECAT
How to do it :
Mechanical Assembly
Install the coupling of the gripper on the Kuka IIWA wrist.
Install the gripper on the coupling.
Electrical and Communication installation
Kuka’s communication protocol is EtherCAT. So you need to convert the RS485 signal to EtherCAT.
Plug the Robotiq gripper's pigtail to the communication cable.
Plug the combicon on the other end of the communication cable in the Robotiq controller.
Use the X65 EtherCAT port on the Kuka Sunrise cabinet to connect to the Robotiq controller
Configure the inputs/outputs in WorkVisual
And you are good to go in Sunrise OS V1.5.
To use the Kuka IIWA media flange and in-arm wiring, see this discussion.