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