KUKA Error Messages

The following errors may occur while running the Standard Interface program on the robot.

Socket Connection Timeout

“ROBOT_SOCKET_TIMEOUT”

Description: MM_Flag_Recv is called to check data reception. This error is reported if no data are received within the specified wait time.
Troubleshooting:
- Check if the order of calling EKI_Send and MM_Flag_Recv is correct.
- Check if the Standard Interface service (TCP HEX) is started in Mech-Vision.
- Check if the wait time input through the MM_Flag_Recv command is too short.

“ROBOT_SOCKET_CLOSED”

Description: MM_Flag_Alive detects that communication can not be established within the specified wait time.
Troubleshooting:
- Check if the hardware is properly connected.
- Check if the Standard Interface service (TCP HEX) is started in Mech-Vision.
- Check the IP addresses of the robot and the IPC, and if the port number is configured correctly.
- Check if the firewall is turned off on the IPC.
- Please contact Mech-Mind Technical Support for further assistance.

“ROBOT ARGUMENT ERROR”

Description: When calling a Standard Interface procedure, arguments provided are not correct.
Troubleshooting: Please refer to KUKA Standard Interface Subprograms and input the correct arguments accordingly.

“ROBOT_CMD_ERROR”

Description: The command code returned to the robot does not match the one sent to Mech-Vision.
Troubleshooting: The sequence of command sending and receiving is problematic. Please contact Mech-Mind Technical Support for further assistance.

10XX / 20XX /30XX /40XX /50XX /70XX /90XX

Description: An invalid status code is in the received data for the interface command called by the program. Please check the log messages in the Console tab of Mech-Vision Log panel.
Troubleshooting:
- Please refer to the Status Codes and Troubleshooting for the specific error.
- Contact Mech-Mind Technical Support for further assistance.