Safe Operation Stop - Safety Controller Triggered

KUKA Robot Critical Robot

Model: KUKA KR 16 Robot | Code: KUKA B1

Applicable Systems
KR CYBERTECH

Symptoms

Safety controller triggered safe stop; robot halted; operator may have entered safety zone or E-stop pressed.

Possible Causes

  • Operator entered safety zone (light curtain)
  • E-stop button pressed
  • Safety door opened during operation

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check safety zone light curtain status
    Light curtain clear (not interrupted)
  2. Step 2: Verify all E-stop buttons released (twist to release)
    All E-stops released
  3. Step 3: Check safety door interlock status
    Door closed and locked
  4. Step 4: Reset safety controller via SmartPad
    Safety controller resets
  5. Step 5: Verify robot returns to programmed path
    Robot resumes operation

How to Reset

Reset via SmartPad: acknowledge safety fault after clearing zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is KUKA Safe Operation?

    KUKA Safe Operation allows robot to slow or stop in defined safety zones without full E-stop, enabling human-robot collaboration scenarios.

Source: kuka fault codes manual

Category: Robot