DOBOT M1 Pro Scara Industrial Robot User Guide

June 13, 2024
Dobot

M1 Pro Scara Industrial Robot

M1 Pro Hardware  User Guide Issue: V1.1

Date: 2021-07-08

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Dobot M1 PRO Hardware User Guide

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Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the products described (including its  hardware, software, and firmware, etc.) in this document are provided AS IS, which may have flaws,  errors or faults. Yuejiang makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not  limited to, merchantability, satisfaction of quality, fitness for a particular purpose and non

infringement of third party rights. In no event will Yuejiang be liable for any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages resulting from the use of our products and documents. Before using our product, please thoroughly read and understand the contents of this document and related technical documents that are published online, to ensure that the robot is used on the premise of fully understanding the robot and related knowledge. Please use this document with  technical guidance from professionals. Even if follow this document or any other related  instructions, Damages or losses will be happening in the using process, Dobot shall not be  considered as a guarantee regarding all security information contained in this document. The user has the responsibility to make sure following the relevant practical laws and regulations of the country, in order that there is no significant danger in the use of the robot.

Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd

Address: Floor 9-10, Building 2, Chongwen Garden, Nanshan iPark, Liuxian Blvd, Nanshan  District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

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Preface

Purpose

This Document describes the functions, technical specifications, installation guide of Dobot M1 Pro robot, making it easy for users to fully understand and use it.

Intended Audience

This document is intended for:

  • Customer
  • Sales Engineer
  • Installation and Commissioning Engineer
  • Technical Support Engineer

Change History

Date

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Change Description

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2021/04/23

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The first releases.

2021/07/08

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Add the general security.

Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be founded in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol

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Description

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DANGER

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Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not  avoided, could result in death or serious injury

WARNING

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Indicates a hazard with a medium level or low level of  risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor or  moderate injury, robot damage

NOTICE

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not  avoided, can result in equipment damage, data loss, or  unanticipated result

?NOTE

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Provides additional information to emphasize or  supplement important points in the main text

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Security Precautions

This topic describes the security precautions that should be noticed when using this product.  Please read this document carefully before using the robot for the first time. This product needs to  be carried out in an environment meeting design specification. You cannot remold the product without authorization, otherwise, it could lead to product failure, and even personal injury, electric  shock, fire, etc. People who use this product for system design and manufacture must be trained by  our company, relevant institution, or must have the same professional skills. The installation personnel, operators, teaching personnel, programmers and system developers of the robot must  read this document carefully and use the robot strictly according to the regulations of this document  strictly.

Security Warning Sign

The following safety warning signs may appear in this manual, and their meanings are as  follows.

Sign

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Description

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DANGER

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Indicates a high degree of potential danger, which, if unavoidable, will result in death or serious injury

ELECTRICITY

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Dangerous power consumption will soon be caused. If it cannot be avoided,  it will cause personal injury or serious injury to the equipment.

HOT

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May cause dangerous hot surfaces, if touched, may cause personal injury

WARNNING

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Indicates that there is a moderate or low potential hazard. If it cannot be avoided, it may cause minor injuries to the equipment and damage to the equipment.

ATTENTION

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Indicates a potential risk, and ignoring these texts may result in damage to the robotic arm, loss of data, or unpredictable results

NOTICE

|

A situation that, if unavoidable, can cause personal injury or equipment damage

For items marked with such symbols, depending on the specific situation, there is sometimes the possibility of significant consequences

General Security

The following security rules should be followed when using the robot for industrial design and  manufacture.

DANGER

• Robot is electrical equipment. Non-professional technicians cannot modify the circuit, otherwise, it is vulnerable to injury the device or the person.

• You should comply with the local laws and regulations when operating the robot.  The security precautions in this document are only supplemental to the local laws  and regulations.

• Please use the robot in the specified environment scope. If not, exceeding the  specifications or load conditions will shorten the service life of the robot, even  damage it.

• Please ensure that the robot is operated under the security conditions and there is no  harmful object around the robot.

• Turning on or off the power continually may result in that the performance of the  main circuit components inside the robot is degraded. If turning on or off the power  continually is required, please keep frequency less than once a minute.

NOTICE

• The personnel responsible for installation, operation and maintenance of equipment  must first undergo rigorous training, understand various safety precautions, and  master the correct operation and maintenance methods before they can operate and  maintain equipment.

• Personnel without professional training shall not disassemble and repair the equipment without authorization. If the device fails, please contact Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd technical support engineer in time.

• Be sure to carry out daily inspections and regular maintenance, and replace faulty  components in time to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.

• If the equipment is scrapped, please comply with relevant laws to properly handle  industrial waste and protect the environment.

• In order to prevent personnel from accidentally entering the working space of the  robotic arm, be sure to set up safety fence to prevent personnel from entering the  hazardous area.

• Before operating the robot, make sure that no one is inside the safety fence. When  operating the robot, be sure to operate outside the safety fence.

• Do not expose the robot to permanent magnetic fields all the time. Strong magnetic  fields can cause damage to the robot.

• Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for robot damage or personal injury caused by failure to follow product instructions or other  improper operations.

• Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd. is not responsible for the damage caused  during the transportation and handling of equipment.

• Please make sure that the robot is in the packing posture before packaging, and the  brakes on each axis are normal.

• When the robot is transported, the packaging needs to be fixed to ensure that the  robot is stable.

• After removing the outer packaging, please make sure that the robot maintains the  original packing posture and the brakes on each axis are normal.

• During the commissioning process, it is necessary to confirm that no relevant  personnel and equipment (include computer used for debugging) stay in the  dangerous area of the machine.

• If necessary, wear corresponding safety protective equipment, such as safety helmets, safety shoes (with non-slip soles), face shields, protective glasses and  gloves. Inappropriate clothing may cause personal injury.

• In order to prevent personnel from entering the working space of the robot arm by  mistake, please set up safety barriers to prevent personnel from entering the  hazardous area.

• Do not enter the working space of the manipulator at will during operating the robot,  otherwise cause injury to the robot or yourself.

• When an abnormality occurs in the mechanical arm, it is necessary to ensure that  the machine is stopped and then checked.

• If the controller needs to be restarted due to power failure, when restarting, the robot  must be manually returned to the initial position of the automatic operation program  before restarting the automatic operation.

• Before maintenance and wiring work, the power supply must be cut off, and the  sign No power supply must be put on. Otherwise, electric shock and personal injury  may result.

• Please contact our technical support staff for the disassembly and repair of the robot.

• Maintenance and repair work must be carried out by designated personnel, otherwise electric shock and personal injury may result.

• If the brake is manually released, the robot may move because of the action of  gravity. So, when manually releasing the brake, please ensure that the robot body  and the tools or workpieces installed on the robot are effectively supported.

• In order to prevent electric shock, when replacing parts, please turn off the circuit  breaker in advance and cut off the main power before proceeding.

• Turn off the main power supply for 5 minutes before replacing parts. • The replacement operation must be performed by the specified operator.

• The robot is designed and tested according to the group I class A engineering  medical robot standard. In order to reduce the radio interference in in light industry  or family environment, please take protective measures.

• It is prohibited to operate the robot in strong radiation environment, for example, RF source without shielding, otherwise, it could lead to robot abnormally.

• When the operator commissioning or operates the equipment, it shall be done in the  safe space of the equipment.

WARNING

• In order to protect the equipment and personal safety, when turning off the power,  please press the switch, then unplug the AC power cable. The power is disconnected  by plug and socket.

• Before the operation, please wear protective clothing, such as antistatic uniform,  protective gloves, and protective shoes.

• It is prohibited to modify or remove the nameplates, instructions, icons, and marks  on the robot and the related equipment.

• Before operating and maintaining the robot, the personnel responsible for the  installation, operation and maintenance must be trained to understand the various  security precautions and to master the correct methods of operation, and  maintenance.

• Be careful during the robot carrying or installing. Please follow the instructions on  the packing box to put down the robot gently and place it correctly in direction of  the arrow.

• Please use the matched cables when connecting a robot to internal or external  equipment for personal security and equipment protection.

• Please ensure that robot and tools are installed correctly.

• Please ensure that the robot has enough space to move freely.

• If the robot is damaged, please do not continue to use it.

• Any impact will release a lot of kinetic energy, which is much higher than that under  high speed and high load.

Personal Security

When operating the robot system, it is necessary to ensure the personal safety of the operator.  The general precautions are listed below, please strictly follow.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of personal injury, please comply with local regulations with  regard to the maximum weight one person is permitted to carry.

• Do not touch the terminal blocks or disassemble the equipment with the power ON. Otherwise, it may result in an electric shock

• Please confirm that the equipment is well grounded, otherwise it will endanger  personal safety.

• Do not touch the terminal blocks or remove the interval circuit components in 10  minutes after the power is shut off, to avoid an electric shock since there is residual  capacitance inside the robot.

• Even if the power switch of the robot is already in the OFF status, touching the  terminal blocks or removing the interval circuit components is not allowed, to avoid  an electric shock since there is residual capacitance inside the robot.

• When working with robots, please do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. When operating the robot, make sure that the long hair bundle is behind your head. • If the robot appears to have stopped during the operation of the equipment, it may  be because the robot is waiting for the start signal and is in the state of being about  to move. In this case, the robot should also be considered to be in motion, please do  not approach the robot.

• Please ensure that the robot establishes safety measures near the operation area,  such as guardrails, to protect the operator and surrounding people.

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Overview

Dobot Master 2nd generation robotic arm (Dobot M1 Pro for short) focuses on the light  industrial market with great potential, and supports teaching, playback, script control, blockly,  vision identity and other functions, which is flexibly used in intelligent sorting, circuit board  soldering and other automatic production lines, so that it can become the sword to solve practical problems for light industrial users, and can also become the platform to carry the imagination of the  maker. Dobot M1 Pro has the following characteristics.

• The integrated design of the driver and controller without external controller simplifies  the process of the initial installation and deployment.

• Built-in calibrated servo, harmonic reducer, combined with kinematic algorithm, can  make M1 pro to bring out the best of strength and speed.

• The rated load is 1.5kg, and the repeatability is ±0.02mm.

• Various I/O and communication interfaces can meet the use of users in different scenarios.

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Figure 2.1 DOBOT M1 Pro

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Technical Specifications

Table 2.1 M1 Pro technical parameters

Product

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DOBOT M1 Pro

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Model

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DT-M1-P4R15-01I

Weight

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15.7kg

Max load

|

1.5kg

Reach

|

400mm

Power supply

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100~240 VAC,50/60Hz

Rated voltage

|

DC48V

Installation

|

Table installation, indoor

Rated power

|

192W

Repeatability

|

±0.02mm

Base size

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230mm*175mm

Operation software

|

DobotSCStudio, DobotStudio2020

Motion range

|

J1

|

±85°

J2

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±135°

J3

|

5mm~245mm

J4

|

±360°

Joint maximum speed

|

J1

|

180°/s

J2

|

180°/s

J3

|

1000mm/s

J4

|

1000°/s

End-effector interface

|

DI

|

4

DO

|

4

RS485

(Modbus_RTU)

|

1

Base interface

|

DI

|

16

DO

|

16

ABZ incremental  encoder (differential)

|

1

Ethernet

|

2

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USB 2.0

|

2

---|---|---

Temperature range

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Storage temperature:-25℃~55℃

Working temperature:0℃~40℃

Operating altitude range

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≤ 1000 m

Safety Standard

|

EN ISO 10218-1:2011 Steel wire and wire products. General. Test methods EN 60204-1:2018 Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machines.  General requirements

EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery. General principles for design. Risk assessment and risk reduction

EMC Standard

|

EN 61000-6-2:2019 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Immunity standard for industrial environments

EN 61000-6-4:2019 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Emission standard for industrial environments

Robot Dimension

M1 Pro Dimension

Figure 2.2 shows the dimension of M1 Pro robot.

Figure 2.2 M1 Pro dimension

End-effector Dimension

You can install the matching gripper, suction cup on the end of the M1 Pro for transporting and  intelligent sorting. Figure 2.3 shows the dimension of end- effector.

Figure 2.3 End-effector dimension

Robot Workspace

Figure 2.4 shows the workspace of M1 Pro robot.

Figure 2.4 M1 Pro robot workspace

NOTICE

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When operating the robot, be sure to operate inside the workspace.

End Flange Size

Figure 2.5 End flange size

Stop Time and Angle

The Max. stop time and angle of axis J1, J2, J3 and J4 at the max speed, load and arm stretch  are shown below.

Table 2.2 Stop time and angle

Axis

|

Max. stop angle(°)

|

Max. stop time(ms)

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J1

|

9.6

|

103

J2

|

9.4

|

102

J4

|

36.5

|

100

Axis

|

Max. stop distance(mm)

|

Max. stop time(ms)

J3

|

43

|

104

Zero Calibration Description

After some parts (motors, reduction gear units) of the robot have been replaced or the robot has  been hit, the origin of the robot will be changed. You need to reset the origin. For details, please see  DobotSCStudio User Guide (M1 Pro Robot).

Factory point

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When the robot leaves the factory, moving robot to the factory point can reduce the robot space,  easy to pack and transport. Figure 2.6 shows the factory point. The robot has 4 joints, respectively  J1, J2, J3 and J4, please see 2.8.2.1 Joint Coordinate System for explanation of joints. The joint angles corresponding to the factory point are: J1= 0°, J2= 0°, J3= 0mm, and J4= 0°. Adjust joint  Angles by jog or programming. For details, please see DobotSCStudio User Guide (M1 Pro Robot).

Figure 2.6 Factory point

Product Features

Arm Orientation

With two types of the arm orientation (lefty hand orientation and righty hand orientation), M1  Pro can move to nearly any position and orientation within a given work envelope. You need to  specify the arm orientation when M1 Pro is moving. If you fail to do so, M1 Pro may move following  an unexpected path, resulting in interference with peripheral equipment. The arm orientations are shown in Figure 2.7 and Figure 2.8.

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Figure 2.7 Righty hand orientation

Figure 2.8 Lefty hand orientation

Coordinate System

2.8.2.1 Joint Coordinate System

The Joint coordinate system is determined by the motion joints.

Figure 2.9 shows the Joint coordinate system of a M1 Pro robot. All the joints are rotating  joints.

M1 Pro contains four joints.

• J1, J2, and J4 are the rotating joints, which are located and oriented in the horizontal  plane. And their axes are parallel to each other. The positive direction of these joints  is counter-clockwise.

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• J3 is the moving joint, which is used for the movement of the end effector in the  perpendicular plane. The positive direction of J3 is vertical upward.

Figure 2.9 Joint coordinate of a M1 Pro robot

2.8.2.2 Base Coordinate System

The Base coordinate system is determined by the base. Figure 2.10 shows the Base coordinate  system of M1 Pro robot.

• The origin is the axes center of the motor of Rear Arm where Rear Arm is dropped  to the bottom of the Z-axis screw.

• The direction of X-axis is perpendicular to the base forward.

• The direction of Y-axis is perpendicular to the base leftward.

• The direction of Z-axis is vertical upward, which is based on the right-hand rule.

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Figure 2.10 Base coordinate system of M1 Pro robot

2.8.2.3 Tool Coordinate System

Tool coordinate system is the coordinate system that defines the distance and rotation angle of  the offset, of which the origin and orientations vary with the position and attitude of the workpiece  located at the robot flange. The 10 types of tool coordinate systems can be defined. Tool 0 coordinate  system is the predefined Tool coordinate system which is located at the robot flange without end  effector and cannot be changed. And the others can be customized by users. Figure 2.11 shows the  default Tool coordinate system of a M1 Pro robot.

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Figure 2.11 The default Tool coordinate system of M1 Pro robot

2.8.2.4 User Coordinate System

The User coordinate system is a movable coordinate system which is used for representing  equipment like fixtures, workbenches. The origin and the orientations of axes can be defined based  on site requirements, to measure point data within the workspace and arrange tasks conveniently.

Figure 2.12 The default User coordinate system of M1 PRO robot

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Electrical Specifications

Interface of Base

External Interface Board Description

Figure 3.1 shows the interface board of the Base. Table 3.1 lists the description. Figure 3.1 Interface board of the base

Table 3.1 Interface description

screen printing

|

Description

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Ethernet1

|

Ethernet interface

The default IP address is 192.168.1.6, which cannot be modified. It can be used for software  debugging on the upper computer

Ethernet2

|

Ethernet interface

For connecting to external equipment. The default IP address is 192.168.2.6, which can be  modified.

USB1

|

USB interface

For connecting WiFi module, updating firmware, etc

USB2

|

USB interface

For connecting WiFi module, updating firmware, etc

Encoder

|

Encoder interface

For connecting to the conveyor belt for dynamic tracking

Power Switch

|

For controlling the robot power on and off

Emergency Stop

|

Emergency stop interface

Power

|

Power interface

For connecting to DC 48V power supply

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Description

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I/O

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I/O interface

The Encoder interface of the M1 Pro is shown in Figure 3.2,Table 3.2 lists the description of  Encoder interface.

Figure 3.2 Encoder interface

Table 3.2 Encoder Interface description

No.

|

1

|

2

|

3

|

4

|

5

|

6

|

7

|

8

|

9

---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---

Description

|

ABZ_A+

|

ABZ_A-

|

ABZ_B+

|

ABZ_B-

|

ABZ_Z+

|

ABZ_Z-

|

5V

|

0V

|

unused

A robot controller contains I/O interfaces, for connecting to external equipment, such as PLC,  etc. These I/O interfaces provide 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, as shown in Figure 3.3.

Figure 3.3 I/O interface

?NOTE

• The output current of every DO can’t exceed 500mA.

• The total current can’t exceed 2A.

Digital Input

Figure 3.4 shows the simple digital input circuit and Table 3.3 lists the technical specifications.

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Figure 3.4 Simple digital input circuit

Table 3.3 Technical specifications

Item

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Specification

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Input channel

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16 channels

Connection method

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Europe type terminal

Input type

|

PNP

Input voltage (DC)

|

24V±10%

Isolation method

|

Optical coupling isolation

Digital Output

Figure 3.5 shows the simple digital output circuit and Table 3.4 lists the technical  specifications.

Figure 3.5 Simple digital output circuit

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Table 3.4 Technical specifications

Item

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Specification

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Output channel

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16 channels

Connection method

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Europe type terminal

Output type

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PNP

Power supply (DC)

|

24V±10%

Load current of single channel

|

500mA

Output current

|

2A

Isolation method

|

Magnetic isolation

End-effector I/O Interface Description

The end-effector I/O interfaces of the M1 Pro include a RS485 interface, 4 digital inputs and 4  digital outputs, as shown in Figure 3.6, Table 3.5 lists the description of End-effector I/O interface.

Figure 3.6 End-effector I/O interface

Table 3.5 End-effector I/O interface description

No.

|

1

|

2

|

3

|

4

|

5

|

6

|

7

|

8

---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---

Description

|

24V

|

DO17

|

DO18

|

DO19

|

DO20

|

unused

|

unused

|

unused

No.

|

9

|

10

|

11

|

12

|

13

|

14

|

15

|

Description

|

RS485 A

|

RS485 B

|

DI17

|

DI18

|

DI19

|

DI20

|

0V

|

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Installation

Installation Environment

To maintain the controller and robot performance and to ensure the safety, please place them  in an environment with the following conditions.

• Install indoors with good ventilation.

• Keep away from excessive and shock.

• Keep away from direct sunlight.

• Keep away from dust, oily smoke, salinity, metal powder, corrosive gases, and other  contaminants.

• Keep away from flammable.

• Keep away from cutting and grinding fluids

• Keep away from sources of electromagnetic interference.

• When the robot is installed, corresponding measures should be taken for positioning. You  must use six hexagon socket bolts M6 (GB/T 3098.1-2010) and tighten the base of the  robot with 17 N

• m torque.

• When the robot is installed, the robot must be fixed on a sufficiently strong base. The base  must be able to withstand the reaction force of the robot during acceleration and  deceleration and the static weight of the robot and the workpiece.

Installation Location

The stability of a robot depends on the installation. You can design the platform according to  the size of the hole of the base and the real environment for mounting a robot. And the installation  height of the robot should be above 0.6 meters. The platform must not only bear the robot but also bear the dynamic force by the maximum acceleration. Note the following before mounting the robot.

• Design the platform according to the robot’s workspace, and ensure that the robot moves  without interference.

• Keep the platform level which is used to mount a robot.

Figure 4.1 Robot base size

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Maintenance and Repair

Maintenance and repairing must be performed in compliance with all safety instructions in this  manual.

The purpose of maintenance and repairing is to ensure that the system is kept operational, or  to return the system to an operational state in the event of a fault. Repairing includes troubleshooting  in addition to the actual repair itself.

Repairing must be performed by an authorized system integrator or Dobot staff. Robots or parts returned to Dobot should be as the following instructions.

• Remove all parts that do not belong to Dobot.

• Before returning to Dobot, please make a backup copy of the files. Dobot will not be  responsible for the loss of programs, data or files stored in robot.

• The robot should move to the package point before returning to Dobot. For details, please  see2.7Factory point.

Safety Instructions

The following safety procedures and warnings must be observed during the operation of the  robot or controller:

• Replace faulty components using new components with the same article number or  equivalent components approved by Dobot.

• Reactivate any deactivated safety measures immediately after the repairing is completed.

• Record all repairs and save them in the technical document with the robot system.

• Remove the main input cables from the back of the robot to ensure that it is completely unpowered. Take necessary precautions to prevent other persons from powering on the  system during the repair period.

• Observe ESD regulations during the disassembly of the parts of the robot.

• Prevent water and dust from entering the robot.

Body Maintenance

In order for the robot to maintain high performance for a long time, a maintenance check must  be carried out. The person in charge of overhaul must prepare an overhaul plan and carry out an  inspection. The overhaul items is shown below.

Table 5.1 Overhaul item

Cycle

|

Overhaul Item

|

Overhaul essential

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Daily

|

3 month

|

6 month

|

|

|

Robot clean

|

Wipe off dirt, dust, cutting residue on the body

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|

|

|

with water or 10% alcohol

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|

|

|

Cable, cable

protective cover

|

Observe the moving part of the cable, check  whether the cable is damaged, whether there is  local bending or distortion; Check whether the  cable protective cover is damaged, etc.

|

|

|

Joint bolts

|

Check the torque based on the specified  tightening torque table (Push aside the rubber to  check)

|

|

|

Tool mounting

bolts

|

Check the torque based on the specified  tightening torque table

|

|

|

Motor

|

Abnormal heating or sound confirmation

|

|

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Brake

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Check whether the robot arm or end-effector will  fall when the servo is powered off

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Synchronous belt

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Check whether the synchronous belt is worn out,  elongated, broken, etc.

Table 5.2 lists the bolted tightening torque table.

Table 5.2 Bolted tightening torque table

Bolt size

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Hexagon sock-et head  cap scre

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Hexagon socket

countersunk flat cap  head screw

|

Hexagon screw (rubber  part)

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2.5 mm

|

0.7 N•m

|

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3 mm

|

2 N•m

|

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1.2 N•m

4 mm

|

4 N•m

|

2 N•m

|

5 mm

|

9 N•m

|

|

The tightening torques will vary depending on the type of base metal or bolt. When not  specified, please contact Dobot technical engineer.

In addition, overhauls are required every 10,000 hours of operation time or every 3 years. If  you are not clear about the maintenance processes, please contact Dobot technical engineer.

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