kuka Robot - Emergency Stop only local

that message shows up when one is using Startup Mode (IBN).

normally safety is integrated so all devices in the cell are tied into one safety system.

pressing EStop by conveyor, or by HMI, or by cell door or on the robot stops everything (conveyor, robot... whatever...).

but... once you use Startup Mode on the robot, you are isolating robot from the rest of the system.

Startup Mode is only meant for startup tests and troubleshooting. and when the robot is isolated from the rest of the system, ANY estop will only have local effect:

EStop on the robot will only have an effect on the robot.

Estops elsewhere in the cell (if still working) such as by the conveyor or cell door or by conveyor etc. will only have an effect on the equipment that is still part of the cell (the rest of the system, but not the robot).

if you are using smartPad while robot is in Startup Mode, and someone else is pinned or stuck in other piece of equipment (press/conveyor/turntable... whatever), then pressing EStop on the robot side will not have no effect on it. you will not be able to help by pressing your local EStop. just as they would not be able to help you with pressing EStops around the cell if you get pinned by the robot.

that is precisely what the message is telling you. it does not prevent you from using the robot. it simply informs you that you better be extra careful... because YOU are about to do something dangerous and YOU will be liable for any injuries/damage.

and i am not sure how is that not obvious. if you do not understand that message, you should not be the one allowed anywhere near the robot, much less be the that is using startup mode...

Quote from Custom_Fire

But we are not connected any safety PLC yet to the Robot. So is there any chance to temporarily disable this option ?

you want to bypass safety by using Startup Mode? fine...

but you also want to hide relevant safety messages?

someone should be calling security or police to remove you from premisses immediately... you should only be allowed back after proper training, when you are not danger to yourself and others.

when robot is not integrated into cell it is most dangerous because all constraints are off. that is what you have. and bypassing safety is possible by using StartUp Mode. this allows you to move the robot (in T1 only) and do basic commissioning tasks:

orient robot correctly so that robot axes can moved, mastered if necessary, flange accessed and positioned correctly so that tool can be attached...

to move robot without any external safety:

1. unplug safety interface (normally only needed on KSS 8.2 or if safety interface is network type)

2. change mode to T1

3. login as Expert or higher

4. activate StartUp Mode. T1 indicator are will be split and shown IBN/T1 where IBN is flashing.

5. make sure EStop is not pressed and messages are cleared

6. use enabling switch to enable drives. "I" in SIR should light up green.

7. jog using whatever coordinate system you like. if robot needs mastering, you can only jog in axis specific mode.