Dual Check Safety (DCS) Stop Type by Direction

In this video, Zoe Yaeger, Associate Engineer from the Robot Segment group at FANUC America, introduces the Stop Type by Direction feature available on the R-50iA controller. This allows users to configure distinct stop reactions (Category 0, Category 1, or Not Stop) based on the robot’s direction of motion when entering or exiting a Cartesian Position Check (CPC) zone. Users can streamline setup and improve safety logic using a single interface. Zoe walks through the software requirements, setup steps using the teach pendant, and demonstrates an operator zone application in a shared workspace. This feature is ideal for applications where directional motion impacts safety risk, and it empowers users to tailor robot behavior to their specific environment and risk assessment.