Stop Categories

Description

Depending on the circumstances, the robot can initiate three types of stop categories defined according to IEC 60204-1. These categories are defined in the following table.

Stop Category Description
0 Stop the robot by immediate removal of power.
1 Stop the robot in an orderly, controlled manner. Power is removed once the robot is stopped.
2 *Stop the robot with power available to the drives, while maintaining the trajectory. Drive power is maintained after the robot is stopped.

 

*Universal Robots robots’ Category 2 stops are further described as SS1 or as SS2 type stops according to IEC 61800-5-2.