KUKA 00-291-556 KRC5 SmartPAD-2 Teach Pendant

KUKA 00-291-556 — KRC5 SmartPAD-2 Teach Pendant

The KUKA 00-291-556 is the SmartPAD-2 teach pendant (handheld operator unit) for KUKA KRC5 robot controllers. It is the primary interface engineers and technicians use to program, jog, and diagnose robots on the shop floor.

Specifications

Industrial Applications

• Robot programming, jog, and teach-in on KUKA KRC5 cells.
• Production line commissioning, fault finding, and recovery at the robot or controller.
• Routine maintenance and on-site diagnostics for integrators and service teams.
• Manual operation and mode switching (T1 / T2 / AUTO) during setup and testing.
• Used across automotive, electronics, welding, handling, and packaging applications running KRC5.

Design Purpose

The SmartPAD-2 is the current-generation human-machine interface for the KUKA KRC5 platform. It combines a touchscreen with the physical safety controls operators rely on — E-Stop, enabling switch, and mode selector — so robot programming and manual control stay safe and efficient. As the standard operator panel for KRC5 controllers, it is built for daily handheld use on the shop floor.

Common Failure Modes

• Touchscreen loss of response, or cracked / scratched display from shop-floor impact.
• Worn membrane keypad or unresponsive physical buttons after heavy use.
• Failed E-Stop button or enabling (deadman) switch from repeated activation.
• Damaged or frayed teach pendant cable or connector (separate part 00-320-104).
• Mode selector key switch wear affecting T1 / T2 / AUTO switching.

These are the typical issues that lead operators to replace the SmartPAD-2 or order its spare components.

Why Choose Us

• Genuine KUKA 00-291-556, inspected and function-checked (display, touch, and safety buttons) before dispatch.
• Condition confirmed with you before ordering — new original or used original (Grade A).
• Ships from Shanghai, with a typical lead time of 3-5 working days to most destinations.
• We confirm compatibility against your KRC5 controller / cabinet type before you place an order.
• Flexible sourcing for the matching cable (00-320-104) and SmartPAD-2 spare components.

Related Products

• KUKA 00-320-104 — KRC5 SmartPAD-2 teach pendant cable (10 m), ordered separately.
• KUKA SmartPAD-2 spare components: membranes, E-Stop button, enabling switch, display, mode selector.
• Other KUKA teach pendants and operator panels (KRC4 and KRC5 generations).