In this tutorial, you will learn how to load and run a KUKA SRC file from USB.


  1. If you don't already have a SRC file to run, you can use this basic example. Load the file onto a USB flash drive.
  2. Turn on a KUKA robot and sign in as administrator following this tutorial.
  3. Place the USB flash drive into one of the two USB slots on the front of the KUKA control box
  4. On the teach pendant, you will see a new drive on the left hand side. If you do not see it, make sure you are signed in as administrator.
  5. Click on the program you want to run.
  6. Click Edit>Copy
  7. On the left-hand side of the screen, click on the first icon
  8. Click on the R1 folder
  9. Click Edit>Paste
  10. Pasting an SRC file into the R1 folder causes the computer to compile the program.
    1. Assuming the program is without errors, it is now ready to run!
  11. To run the program, select it and click "Select" on the bottom row.
    1. Running a program requires you to "select" it. "Opening" a program will allow you to edit it, but not to run it.
  12. You will now see a screen with your program on it. 
  13. To start it, depress at least one of the paddles on the back of the teach pendant and press and hold the green play button