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+'''
+Python 3.x library to control an UR robot through its TCP/IP interfaces
+Copyright (C) 2017  Martin Huus Bjerge, Rope Robotics ApS, Denmark
+
+Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software 
+and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, 
+including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, 
+sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software 
+is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
+
+The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies 
+or substantial portions of the Software.
+
+THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
+INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
+PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL "Rope Robotics ApS" BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, 
+DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, 
+OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
+
+Except as contained in this notice, the name of "Rope Robotics ApS" shall not be used 
+in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale, use or other dealings in this Software 
+without prior written authorization from "Rope Robotics ApS".
+
+'''
+__author__ = "Martin Huus Bjerge"
+__copyright__ = "Copyright 2017, Rope Robotics ApS, Denmark"
+__license__ = "MIT License"
+
+import URBasic
+import threading
+import socket
+import struct
+import select
+import time
+
+DEFAULT_TIMEOUT = 2.0
+
+class ConnectionState:
+    ERROR = 0
+    DISCONNECTED = 1
+    CONNECTED = 2
+    PAUSED = 3
+    STARTED = 4
+
+
+class DashBoard(threading.Thread): 
+    '''
+    A Universal Robot can be controlled from remote by sending simple commands to the 
+    GUI over a TCP/IP socket. This interface is called the "DashBoard server". 
+    The server is running on port 29999 on the robots IP address.
+    See more at: http://www.universal-robots.com/how-tos-and-faqs/how-to/ur-how-tos/dashboard-server-port-29999-15690/
+    
+    The constructor takes a UR robot hostname as input, and optional a logger object.
+
+    Input parameters:
+    host (string):  hostname or IP of UR Robot (RT CLient server)
+    logger (URBasis_DataLogging obj): A instance if a logger object if common logging is needed.
+
+    
+    Example:
+    rob = URBasic.realTimeClient.RT_CLient('192.168.56.101')
+    self.close_rtc()
+
+    
+    '''
+
+    def __init__(self, robotModel):
+        '''
+        Constructor see class description for more info.
+        '''
+        if(False):
+            assert isinstance(robotModel, URBasic.robotModel.RobotModel)  ### This line is to get code completion for RobotModel
+        self.__robotModel = robotModel
+
+        logger = URBasic.dataLogging.DataLogging()
+        name = logger.AddEventLogging(__name__)        
+        self._logger = logger.__dict__[name]
+        self.__reconnectTimeout = 60 #Seconds (while in run)
+        self.__conn_state = ConnectionState.DISCONNECTED
+        self.last_respond = None
+        self.__stop_event = True
+        threading.Thread.__init__(self)
+        self.__dataEvent = threading.Condition()
+        self.__dataAccess = threading.Lock()
+        self.__sock = None
+        self.start()
+        self.wait_dbs()
+        self._logger.info('Dashboard server constructor done')
+
+
+    def ur_load(self, file):
+        '''
+        Load the specified program. Return when loading has completed.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Loading program: <program.urp>" OR "File not found: <program.urp>"
+        '''
+        self.__send('load ' + file + '\n')
+
+    def ur_play(self):
+        '''
+        Starts program, if any program is loaded and robot is ready. Return when the program execution has been started.
+
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Starting program"
+        '''
+        self.__send('play\n')
+        
+    def ur_stop(self):
+        '''
+        Stops running program and returns when stopping is completed.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Stopped"
+        '''
+        self.__send('stop\n')
+
+
+    def ur_pause(self):
+        '''
+        Pauses the running program and returns when pausing is completed.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Pausing program"
+        '''
+        self.__send('pause\n')
+
+
+    def ur_shutdown(self):
+        '''
+        Shuts down and turns off robot and controller.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Shutting down"
+        '''
+        self.__send('shutdown\n')
+        
+    def ur_running(self):
+        '''
+        Execution state enquiry.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Robot running: True" OR "Robot running: False"
+        '''
+        self.__send('running\n')
+        
+    def ur_robotmode(self):
+        '''
+        Robot mode enquiry
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Robotmode: <mode>", where <mode> is:        
+        NO_CONTROLLER
+        DISCONNECTED
+        CONFIRM_SAFETY
+        BOOTING
+        POWER_OFF
+        POWER_ON
+        IDLE
+        BACKDRIVE
+        RUNNING
+        '''
+        self.__send('robotmode\n')
+
+    def ur_get_loaded_program(self):
+        '''
+        Which program is loaded.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Program loaded: <path to loaded program file>" OR "No program loaded"
+        '''
+        self.__send('get loaded program\n')
+
+    def ur_popup(self,  popupText=''):
+        '''
+        The popup-text will be translated to the selected language, if the text exists in the language file.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "showing popup"
+        '''
+        self.__send('popup ' + popupText + '\n')
+
+    def ur_close_popup(self):
+        '''
+        Closes the popup.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "closing popup"
+        '''
+        self.__send('close popup\n')
+
+    def ur_addToLog(self, logMessage):
+        '''
+        Adds log-message to the Log history.
+
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Added log message" Or "No log message to add"
+        '''
+        self.__send('addToLog ' + logMessage + '\n')
+
+    def ur_setUserRole(self, role):
+        '''
+        Simple control of user privileges: controls the available options on the Welcome screen.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Setting user role: <role>" OR "Failed setting user role: <role>"
+        '''
+        self.__send('setUserRole ' + role + '\n')
+
+    def ur_isProgramSaved(self):
+        '''
+        Returns the save state of the active program.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "True" OR "False"
+        '''
+        self.__send('isProgramSaved\n')
+
+    def ur_programState(self):
+        '''
+        Returns the state of the active program, or STOPPED if no program is loaded.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "STOPPED" if no program is running OR "PLAYING" if program is running
+        '''
+        self.__send('programState\n')
+
+    def ur_polyscopeVersion(self):
+        '''
+        Returns the version of the Polyscope software.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        version number, like "3.0.15547"
+        '''
+        self.__send('polyscopeVersion\n')
+
+    def ur_setUserRole_where(self, role, level):
+        '''
+        "setUserRole <role>, where <role> is"
+        programmer = "SETUP Robot" button is disabled, "Expert Mode" is available (if correct password is supplied)
+        operator = Only "RUN Program" and "SHUTDOWN Robot" buttons are enabled, "Expert Mode" cannot be activated
+        none ( or send setUserRole) = All buttons enabled, "Expert Mode" is available (if correct password is supplied)
+        locked = All buttons disabled and "Expert Mode" cannot be activated
+        Control of user privileges: controls the available options on the Welcome screen.
+        
+        Note: If the Welcome screen is not active when the command is sent, 
+        the user privileges defined by the new user role will not be effective 
+        until the user switches to the Welcome screen.
+
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Setting user role: <role>" OR "Failed setting user role: <role>"
+        '''
+        self.__send('setUserRole '+ role + ', where ' + role + ' is' + level +'\n')
+
+    def ur_power_on(self):
+        '''
+        Powers on the robot arm.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Powering on"
+        '''
+        self.__send('power on\n')
+
+    def ur_power_off(self):
+        '''
+        Powers off the robot arm.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Powering off"
+        '''
+        self.__send('power off\n')
+
+    def ur_brake_release(self):
+        '''
+        Releases the brakes.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Brake releasing"        
+        '''
+        self.__send('brake release\n')
+
+    def ur_safetymode(self):
+        '''
+        Safety mode enquiry.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "safety mode: <mode>", where <mode> is
+        
+        NORMAL
+        REDUCED
+        PROTECTIVE_STOP
+        RECOVERY
+        SAFEGUARD_STOP
+        SYSTEM_EMERGENCY_STOP
+        ROBOT_EMERGENCY_STOP
+        VIOLATION
+        FAULT        
+        '''
+        return self.__send('safetymode\n')
+
+    def ur_unlock_protective_stop(self):
+        '''
+        Closes the current popup and unlocks protective stop.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Protective stop releasing"
+        '''
+        self.__send('unlock protective stop\n')
+
+    def ur_close_safety_popup(self):
+        '''
+        Closes a safety popup.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "closing safety popup"        
+        '''
+        self.__send('close safety popup\n')
+
+    def ur_load_installation(self, instal='default.installation'):
+        '''
+        Loads the specified installation file.
+        
+        Return value to Log file:
+        "Loading installation: <default.installation>" OR "File not found: <default.installation>"
+        '''
+        self.__send('load installation '+ instal +'\n')
+
+        
+    
+        
+        
+
+
+
+    def __connect(self):
+        '''
+        Initialize DashBoard connection to host.
+        
+        Return value:
+        success (boolean)
+        '''       
+        if self.__sock:
+            return True
+
+        t0 = time.time()
+        while (time.time()-t0<self.__reconnectTimeout) and self.__conn_state < ConnectionState.CONNECTED:
+            try:
+                self.__sock = socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_STREAM)            
+                self.__sock.setsockopt(socket.IPPROTO_TCP, socket.TCP_NODELAY, 1)         
+                self.__sock.setsockopt(socket.SOL_SOCKET, socket.SO_REUSEADDR, 1)
+                self.__sock.settimeout(DEFAULT_TIMEOUT)
+                self.__sock.connect((self.__robotModel.ipAddress, 29999))
+                self.__conn_state = ConnectionState.CONNECTED
+                time.sleep(0.5)
+                self._logger.info('Connected')
+                return True
+            except (socket.timeout, socket.error):
+                self.__sock = None
+                self._logger.error('Dashboard connecting')
+
+        return False
+
+    def close(self):
+        '''
+        Close the DashBoard connection.
+        Example:
+        rob = URBasic.dashboard.DashBoard('192.168.56.101', rtde_conf_filename='rtde_configuration.xml', logger=logger)
+        rob.close_dbs()
+        '''
+#        if self.IsRtcConnected():
+#            self.close_rtc()
+
+        if self.__stop_event is False:
+            self.__stop_event = True
+            self.join()
+        if self.__sock:
+            self.__sock.close()
+            self.__sock = None
+        self.__conn_state = ConnectionState.DISCONNECTED
+        return True
+
+    def dbs_is_running(self):
+        '''
+        Return True if Dash Board server is running
+        '''
+        return self.__conn_state >= ConnectionState.STARTED
+
+    
+    def run(self):
+        self.__stop_event = False
+        t0 = time.time()
+        while (time.time()-t0<self.__reconnectTimeout) and self.__conn_state < ConnectionState.CONNECTED:
+            if not self.__connect():
+                self._logger.warning("UR Dashboard connection failed!")
+
+        if self.__conn_state < ConnectionState.CONNECTED:
+            self._logger.error("UR Dashboard interface not able to connect and timed out!")
+            return
+        
+        while (not self.__stop_event) and (time.time()-t0<self.__reconnectTimeout):
+            try:
+                msg = self.__receive()
+                if msg is not None:
+                    self._logger.info('UR Dashboard respond ' + msg)
+                    self.last_respond = msg
+
+                with self.__dataEvent:
+                    self.__dataEvent.notifyAll()
+                t0 = time.time()
+                self.__conn_state = ConnectionState.STARTED
+
+            except Exception:
+                if self.__conn_state >= ConnectionState.CONNECTED:
+                    self.__conn_state = ConnectionState.ERROR
+                    self._logger.error("Dashboard server interface stopped running")
+
+                    try:
+                        self.__sock.close()
+                    except:
+                        pass
+                    self.__sock = None
+                    self.__connect()
+
+                if self.__conn_state >= ConnectionState.CONNECTED:
+                    self._logger.info("Dashboard server interface reconnected")
+                else:
+                    self._logger.warning("Dashboard server reconnection failed!")
+
+        self.__conn_state = ConnectionState.PAUSED
+        with self.__dataEvent:
+            self.__dataEvent.notifyAll()
+        self._logger.info("Dashboard server interface is stopped")
+
+    def wait_dbs(self):
+        '''Wait while the data receiving thread is receiving a new message.'''
+        with self.__dataEvent:
+            self.__dataEvent.wait()
+        
+    def __send(self, cmd):
+        '''
+        Send command to Robot Controller. 
+
+        Input parameters:
+        cmd (str)
+
+        Return value:
+        success (boolean)
+        '''
+        t0 = time.time()
+        while (time.time()-t0<self.__reconnectTimeout):
+            try:
+                buf = bytes(cmd, 'utf-8')
+                (_, writable, _) = select.select([], [self.__sock], [], DEFAULT_TIMEOUT)
+                if len(writable):
+                    self.__sock.sendall(buf)
+                    self.wait_dbs()
+                    return True
+            except:
+                self._logger.error('Could not send program!')
+
+        self._logger.error('Program re-sending timed out - Could not send program!')
+        return False
+
+
+
+      
+
+    def __receive(self):
+        '''
+        Receive the respond a send command from the Robot Controller. 
+
+        Return value:
+        Output from Robot controller (type is depended on the input parameters)
+        '''
+        (readable, _, _) = select.select([self.__sock], [], [], DEFAULT_TIMEOUT)
+        if len(readable):
+            data = self.__sock.recv(1024)
+            if len(data) == 0:
+                return None
+            
+            fmt = ">" + str(len(data)) + "B"
+            out =  struct.unpack_from(fmt, data)        
+            return ''.join(map(chr,out[:-1]))
+            
+            
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