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KUKA.Sim 3.1
Installation and Licensing
Issued: 15.03.2019
KUKA.Sim 3.1 Installation V1
KUKA Deutschland GmbH
KUKA.Sim 3.1
© Copyright 2019
KUKA Deutschland GmbH
Zugspitzstraße 140
D-86165 Augsburg
Germany
This documentation or excerpts therefrom may not be reproduced or disclosed to third parties
without the express permission of KUKA Deutschland GmbH.
Other functions not described in this documentation may be operable in the controller. The user
has no claims to these functions, however, in the case of a replacement or service work.
We have checked the content of this documentation for conformity with the hardware and soft-
ware described. Nevertheless, discrepancies cannot be precluded, for which reason we are not
able to guarantee total conformity. The information in this documentation is checked on a regu-
lar basis, however, and necessary corrections will be incorporated in the subsequent edition.
Subject to technical alterations without an effect on the function.
KIM-PS5-DOC
Translation of the original documentation
Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 5
1.1 Representation of warnings and notes................................................................. 5
2 Product description................................................................................. 7
2.1 Product description................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Component library................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Intended use.......................................................................................................... 7
3 Installation................................................................................................ 9
3.1 Minimum requirements for hardware.................................................................... 9
3.2 General.................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Standard installation.............................................................................................. 9
3.4 Installation in Silent mode..................................................................................... 11
3.5 Installing KUKA.OfficeLite..................................................................................... 12
3.6 Uninstallation of the software................................................................................ 12
3.7 Uninstallation in Silent mode................................................................................ 14
4 Licensing................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Overview................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 License key............................................................................................................ 15
4.3 License types......................................................................................................... 15
4.3.1 Stand-alone license............................................................................................... 15
4.3.1.1 Activating KUKA.Sim on a computer with an Internet connection...................... 15
4.3.1.2 Activating KUKA.Sim on a computer without an Internet connection................. 18
4.3.2 Network license..................................................................................................... 21
4.3.2.1 Installing the license server.................................................................................. 21
4.3.2.2 Settings for the license server.............................................................................. 24
4.3.2.3 Using a network license........................................................................................ 26
4.3.2.4 Temporarily borrowing a network license............................................................. 28
4.3.2.5 Renewing a network license................................................................................. 29
4.3.2.6 Returning a network license................................................................................. 30
4.3.3 Test license............................................................................................................ 31
5 KUKA Service........................................................................................... 35
5.1 Requesting support............................................................................................... 35
5.2 KUKA Customer Support...................................................................................... 35
Index 43
Introduction
1 Introduction
Safety
These warnings are provided for safety purposes and must be observed.
DANGER
These warnings mean that it is certain or highly probable that death or
severe injuries will occur, if no precautions are taken.
WARNING
These warnings mean that death or severe injuries may occur, if no
precautions are taken.
CAUTION
These warnings mean that minor injuries may occur, if no precautions
are taken.
NOTICE
These warnings mean that damage to property may occur, if no precau-
tions are taken.
Notices
Product description
2 Product description
KUKA.Sim Pro
KUKA.Sim Pro is used for the complete offline programming of KUKA ro-
bots. This product allows the analysis of cycle times and the generation of
robot programs. It also enables a real-time connection to the virtual KUKA
robot controller (KUKA.OfficeLite). KUKA.Sim Pro is additionally used for
building parametric components and defining kinematic systems, which
can also be used in KUKA.Sim Layout. KUKA.OfficeLite is included in the
KUKA.Sim Pro package.
KUKA.Sim Pro contains an additional application programming interface
(.Net API). This interface enables other development environments (e.g.
C#) to trigger and influence the simulation in different ways (e.g. starting
and controlling).
KUKA.Sim Pro features an import function for a wide range of CAD for-
mats.
Use
The KUKA.Sim software is used for creating 3D layouts with KUKA robots
and also for the offline programming of KUKA robots.
Misuse
Installation
3 Installation
KUKA.Sim
KUKA.OfficeLite
3.2 General
Internet access and an e-mail address are required to activate the prod-
uct.
KUKA.Sim Pro >> SetupKUKASimPro_3.1.x.exe
Administrator or installation rights are required for installing the software.
Description
The work steps for conventional installation of KUKA.Sim Pro are descri-
bed in the following figures.
Procedure
Fig. 3-1
Fig. 3-2
Fig. 3-3
Installation
4. Select the directory in which KUKA.Sim is to be saved.
If no directory is selected, KUKA.Sim is saved under C:\Program
Files\KUKA\KUKA Sim Pro 3.1.
Then click on Next.
Fig. 3-4
5. If the software is being installed on the system for the first time: an-
swer Yes when asked whether you would like to associate the VCM
file extension with this software version.
6. If the software is being installed on the system for the first time: an-
swer Yes when asked whether you would like to associate the VCMX
file extension with this software version.
7. Select Finish to complete the installation.
Fig. 3-5
Description
Installation in Silent mode differs from the standard installation: once the
setup file has been started, no further actions are required and the instal-
lation is carried out automatically.
Starting the installation in Silent mode constitutes unconditional accept-
ance of the license agreement.
The following procedure describes the work steps for silent installation of
Installation
KUKA.Sim Pro.
Procedure
Fig. 3-6
Procedure
KUKA OfficeLite is only supplied together with KUKA.Sim Pro, not with
the other products.
Administrator or installation rights are required for installing the software.
Concerning the installation files for KUKA.OfficeLite, the documentation
provided, including a description of the installation and licensing proce-
dure, must also be taken into account.
Description
The work steps for conventional uninstallation of KUKA.Sim Pro are de-
scribed in the following figures.
Procedure
1. In the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel > Programs > Pro-
grams and Features. The list of installed programs is displayed.
2. Select the corresponding version of KUKA.Sim. Click on Uninstall and
answer the request for confirmation with Yes.
3. To continue the process, click on Next.
During the uninstallation of a single PC license, the license key for
KUKA.Sim installation is automatically deactivated on the activation
Installation
available for reinstallation on another PC and can be activated there.
Fig. 3-7
4. Activate the check box for “Deactivate the license key” to enable the
transfer of the single PC license to another PC. Then click on Next to
deactivate the license key.
Fig. 3-8
Fig. 3-9
Description
Procedure
Licensing
4 Licensing
4.1 Overview
• License key
• License types:
‒ Stand-alone license
‒ Network license
‒ Test license
The order number can be found on the order confirmation and on the
delivery note.
• Stand-alone license:
The license is on the PC on which KUKA.Sim is used. The license
key is then valid for this computer only. It can also be transferred to a
different computer.
• Network license:
The license is assigned by a license server.
A license server must be set up which can be accessed across the
network by the computer on which KUKA.Sim is installed.
• Test license
The license is sent by e-mail and is free of charge. This license can
be used to test KUKA.Sim for 14 days.
Description
Description
Precondition
• KUKA.Sim is installed.
(>>> 3 "Installation" Page 9)
• A license key is available.
Procedure
1. Start KUKA.Sim. The window for activating the license opens automat-
ically, provided KUKA.Sim is not licensed. Click on Next to continue
the activation.
Fig. 4-1
2. Select the license type “Standalone product key”. Then click on Next.
Fig. 4-2
3. Enter the license key in the Product key box. Then click on Next.
Licensing
Fig. 4-3
Fig. 4-4
4. Enter your e-mail address and password on the left-hand side and
click on Login to carry out the registration.
If you do not have an e-mail address and password:
Fill in the fields on the right-hand side, using any password, and click
on Register. The password is assigned here.
If registration is to be carried out at a later time, click on Skip.
Fig. 4-5
Fig. 4-6
Information about the details of the license can be found under Info >
License Details.
Description
Procedure
1. Install KUKA.Sim on the desired computer if this has not already been
done.
(>>> 3 "Installation" Page 9)
2. Start KUKA.Sim.
The following window appears if there is no Internet connection:
Licensing
Fig. 4-8: Offline activation of the license file
3. Click on Generate.
A license activation file is generated.
4. Save the license activation file on a mobile data storage medium, e.g.
a USB stick.
5. Call up the website “https://license.visualcomponents.net/KUKA” on a
computer with Internet access.
6. Connect the data storage medium with the license activation file to the
computer with Internet access.
7. Log in with e-mail address and password, or perform registration first.
Fig. 4-9
Fig. 4-10
9. Browse for the license activation file and select Upload file.
Fig. 4-11
Fig. 4-12
Fig. 4-13
12. Save the generated license file on the computer with KUKA.Sim.
13. Click on Upload to import the license file into KUKA.Sim.
14. Click on Activate to activate KUKA.Sim.
Licensing
4.3.2 Network license
Precondition
Description
The following illustrations show the installation procedure for the license
server. Follow the installation instructions.
Procedure
Fig. 4-14
Fig. 4-15
3. Select the directory in which the license server is to be saved. The li-
cense server is installed by default under “C:\Programme\VisualCom-
ponents\VisualComponentsLicenseServer”. If the installation path is
changed, the memory requirement must be checked.
Then click on Next.
Fig. 4-16
Licensing
Fig. 4-17
Fig. 4-18
6. Click on Finish to end the installation and close the installation wizard.
Fig. 4-19
Procedure
1. Start the license server via Start > Programs > Visual Components
> Visual Components License Server > Visual Components Li-
cense Server Manager. The Start window is opened.
Licensing
Fig. 4-21: Settings for the license server
3. Make the relevant settings and confirm with OK. The license is now
displayed in the list in the start window.
• The Port number 5093 is assigned.
• Commuter limit makes it possible to specify what percentage of
the licenses may be checked out.
4. In the start window, select the license and click on Add.... The input
box for the license key is opened.
6. In the start window, select the license and click on Activate. The sta-
tus of the license changes to “Activated”.
If the Stop Local server button is visible at the upper left of the start
page, the license server has been started.
If the Start Local server button is visible at the upper left of the start
page, the license server has not been started.
If licensing is being carried out manually using a license file, this license
file must be loaded with Open license file....
Procedure
Fig. 4-24
2. Select the license type "Network floating license". Then click on Next.
Licensing
Fig. 4-25
Fig. 4-26
Fig. 4-27
Information about the details of the license can be found under Info >
Licensing
License.
Description
Procedure
1. Select the menu sequence Info > License. The following window ap-
pears.
Licensing
Fig. 4-29: Information about license details
Procedure
1. Start the license server via Start > Programs > Visual Components
> Visual Components License Server > Visual Components Li-
cense Server Manager. The Start window is opened.
1 Network licenses
2. In the start window, select the license and click on Renew. The status
of the license changes to “Activated”.
3. Start KUKA.Sim and enter the license key.
The following window appears if there is no Internet connection:
If the Stop Local server button is visible at the upper left of the start
page, the license server has been started.
If the Start Local server button is visible at the upper left of the start
page, the license server has not been started.
If licensing is being carried out manually using a license file, this license
file must be loaded with Open license file....
Description
Precondition
Procedure
1. Select the menu sequence Info > License. The following window ap-
pears.
Licensing
Fig. 4-32: Returning a network license
a
2. Click on Return license to server.
Description
KUKA.Sim can be tested free of charge for 14 days. This makes it possi-
ble to get to know the functions and options of the software and use it
without obligation.
Once the test phase has elapsed, KUKA.Sim cannot be tested again on
the same computer.
Procedure
Fig. 4-33
2. Select the license type “14-day trial license”. Then click on Next.
Fig. 4-34
3. Enter the e-mail address to which the test license key is to be sent.
Then click on Submit.
Fig. 4-35
Fig. 4-36
4. Enter the test license key in the Product key box. Then click on Next.
Licensing
Fig. 4-37
Fig. 4-38
Information about the details of the license can be found under Info >
License Details.
KUKA Service
5 KUKA Service
Introduction
Information
Availability
Argentina
Ruben Costantini S.A. (Agentur)
Luis Angel Huergo 13 20
Parque Industrial
2400 San Francisco (CBA)
Argentina
Tel. +54 3564 421033
Fax +54 3564 428877
ventas@costantini-sa.com
Australia
KUKA Robotics Australia Pty Ltd
45 Fennell Street
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Australia
Tel. +61 3 9939 9656
info@kuka-robotics.com.au
www.kuka-robotics.com.au
Belgium
KUKA Automatisering + Robots N.V.
Centrum Zuid 1031
3530 Houthalen
Belgium
Tel. +32 11 516160
Fax +32 11 526794
info@kuka.be
www.kuka.be
Brazil
KUKA Roboter do Brasil Ltda.
Travessa Claudio Armando, nº 171
Bloco 5 - Galpões 51/52
Bairro Assunção
CEP 09861-7630 São Bernardo do Campo - SP
Brazil
Tel. +55 11 4942-8299
Fax +55 11 2201-7883
info@kuka-roboter.com.br
www.kuka-roboter.com.br
Chile
Robotec S.A. (Agency)
Santiago de Chile
Chile
Tel. +56 2 331-5951
Fax +56 2 331-5952
robotec@robotec.cl
www.robotec.cl
China
KUKA Robotics China Co., Ltd.
No. 889 Kungang Road
Xiaokunshan Town
Songjiang District
201614 Shanghai
P. R. China
Tel. +86 21 5707 2688
Fax +86 21 5707 2603
info@kuka-robotics.cn
www.kuka-robotics.com
KUKA Service
Germany
KUKA Deutschland GmbH
Zugspitzstr. 140
86165 Augsburg
Germany
Tel. +49 821 797-1926
Fax +49 821 797-41 1926
Hotline.robotics.de@kuka.com
www.kuka.com
France
KUKA Automatisme + Robotique SAS
Techvallée
6, Avenue du Parc
91140 Villebon S/Yvette
France
Tel. +33 1 6931660-0
Fax +33 1 6931660-1
commercial@kuka.fr
www.kuka.fr
India
KUKA India Pvt. Ltd.
Office Number-7, German Centre,
Level 12, Building No. - 9B
DLF Cyber City Phase III
122 002 Gurgaon
Haryana
India
Tel. +91 124 4635774
Fax +91 124 4635773
info@kuka.in
www.kuka.in
Italy
KUKA Roboter Italia S.p.A.
Via Pavia 9/a - int.6
10098 Rivoli (TO)
Italy
Tel. +39 011 959-5013
Fax +39 011 959-5141
kuka@kuka.it
www.kuka.it
Japan
KUKA Japan K.K.
YBP Technical Center
134 Godo-cho, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa
240 0005
Japan
Tel. +81 45 744 7531
Fax +81 45 744 7541
info@kuka.co.jp
Canada
KUKA Robotics Canada Ltd.
2865 Argentia Road, Unit 4-5
Mississauga
Ontario L5N 8G6
Canada
Tel. +1 905 858‑5852
Fax +1 905 858-8581
KUKAFocusCenter@KUKARobotics.com
www.kukarobotics.ca
Korea
KUKA Robotics Korea Co. Ltd.
RIT Center 306, Gyeonggi Technopark
1271-11 Sa 3-dong, Sangnok-gu
Ansan City, Gyeonggi Do
426-901
Korea
Tel. +82 31 501-1451
Fax +82 31 501-1461
info@kukakorea.com
Malaysia
KUKA Robot Automation (M) Sdn Bhd
South East Asia Regional Office
No. 7, Jalan TPP 6/6
Taman Perindustrian Puchong
47100 Puchong
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel. +60 (03) 8063-1792
Fax +60 (03) 8060-7386
info@kuka.com.my
KUKA Service
Mexico
KUKA de México S. de R.L. de C.V.
Progreso #8
Col. Centro Industrial Puente de Vigas
Tlalnepantla de Baz
54020 Estado de México
Mexico
Tel. +52 55 5203-8407
Fax +52 55 5203-8148
info@kuka.com.mx
www.kuka-robotics.com/mexico
Norway
KUKA Sveiseanlegg + Roboter
Sentrumsvegen 5
2867 Hov
Norway
Tel. +47 61 18 91 30
Fax +47 61 18 62 00
info@kuka.no
Austria
KUKA CEE GmbH
Gruberstraße 2-4
4020 Linz
Austria
Tel. +43 732 784 752 0
Fax +43 732 793 880
KUKAAustriaOffice@kuka.com
www.kuka.at
Poland
KUKA CEE GmbH Poland
Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością
Oddział w Polsce
Ul. Porcelanowa 10
40-246 Katowice
Poland
Tel. +48 327 30 32 13 or -14
Fax +48 327 30 32 26
ServicePL@kuka.com
Portugal
KUKA Robots IBÉRICA, S.A.
Rua do Alto da Guerra n° 50
Armazém 04
2910 011 Setúbal
Portugal
Tel. +351 265 729 780
Fax +351 265 729 782
info.portugal@kukapt.com
www.kuka.com
Russia
KUKA Russia OOO
1-y Nagatinskiy pr-d, 2
117105 Moskau
Russia
Tel. +7 495 665-6241
support.robotics.ru@kuka.com
Sweden
KUKA Svetsanläggningar + Robotar AB
A. Odhners gata 15
421 30 Västra Frölunda
Sweden
Tel. +46 31 7266-200
Fax +46 31 7266-201
info@kuka.se
Switzerland
KUKA Roboter CEE GmbH
Linz, Zweigniederlassung Schweiz
Heinrich Wehrli-Strasse 27
5033 Buchs
Switzerland
Tel. +41 62 837 43 20
info@kuka-roboter.ch
Slovakia
KUKA CEE GmbH
organizačná zložka
Bojnická 3
831 04 Bratislava
Slovakia
Tel. +420 226 212 273
support.robotics.cz@kuka.com
Spain
KUKA Iberia, S.A.U.
Pol. Industrial
Torrent de la Pastera
Carrer del Bages s/n
08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona)
Spain
Tel. +34 93 8142-353
comercial@kukarob.es
KUKA Service
South Africa
Jendamark Automation LTD (Agentur)
76a York Road
North End
6000 Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Tel. +27 41 391 4700
Fax +27 41 373 3869
www.jendamark.co.za
Taiwan
KUKA Automation Taiwan Co. Ltd.
1F, No. 298 Yangguang ST.,
Nei Hu Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan 114
Taiwan
Tel. +886 2 8978 1188
Fax +886 2 8797 5118
info@kuka.com.tw
Thailand
KUKA (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
No 22/11-12 H-Cape Biz Sector Onnut
Sukhaphiban 2 road, Prawet
Bangkok 10250
Thailand
Tel. +66 (0) 90-940-8950
HelpdeskTH@kuka.com
Czech Republic
KUKA Roboter CEE GmbH
organizační složka
Pražská 239
25066 Zdiby
Czech Republic
Tel. +420 226 212 273
support.robotics.cz@kuka.com
Hungary
KUKA HUNGÁRIA Kft.
Fö út 140
2335 Taksony
Hungary
Tel. +36 24 501609
Fax +36 24 477031
info@kuka-robotics.hu
USA
KUKA Robotics Corporation
51870 Shelby Parkway
Shelby Township
48315-1787
Michigan
USA
Tel. +1 866 873-5852
Fax +1 866 329-5852
CustomerService@kuka.com
www.kuka.com
United Kingdom
KUKA Robotics UK Ltd
Great Western Street
Wednesbury West Midlands
WS10 7LL
United Kingdom
Tel. +44 121 505 9970
Fax +44 121 505 6589
service@kuka-robotics.co.uk
www.kuka-robotics.co.uk
Index MMC............................................................... 21
.Net API............................................................ 7
.NET Framework 3.5...................................... 21
N
Network license................................. 15, 21, 26
A Network license, renewing............................. 29
No Internet connection................................... 18
Application interface......................................... 7
B O
Borrowing, network license............................ 28 Offline programming......................................... 7
Operating system............................................. 9
C
Commuter license limit...................................25
P
Component library............................................ 7 Port number....................................................25
Computer without Internet connection...........18 Product description...........................................7
Cycle times....................................................... 7
R
D Real-time connection........................................7
Demo version................................................. 31 Renewing a network license..........................29
Requesting a license file................................15
Returning, network license.............................30
I
Installation.........................................................9
Installation, KUKA.OfficeLite.......................... 12
S
Installation, Silent mode................................. 11 Safety instructions............................................ 5
Installation, standard procedure.......................9 Settings, license server.................................. 24
Intended use.....................................................7 Silent mode.............................................. 11, 14
Internet access................................................. 9 Stand-alone license........................................ 15
Internet connection......................................... 15 Support request.............................................. 35
Introduction....................................................... 5
T
K Test license.............................................. 15, 31
KUKA Customer Support............................... 35
KUKA Service.................................................35
KUKA.OfficeLite............................................7, 9 U
KUKA.Sim Pro.................................................. 7 Uninstallation KUKA.Sim................................ 12
Uninstallation, Silent mode.............................14
L
License activation file..................................... 18 W
License file......................................................18 Warnings........................................................... 5
License key.....................................................15
License server..........................................15, 21
License server settings.................................. 24
License server started............................. 26, 30
License types..................................................15
Licenses checked out.....................................25
Licensing.........................................................15
Local network license.....................................26
M
Microsoft Management Console.................... 21
Minimum requirements, hardware....................9