Remote Brake Release Feature - Omron iX4 User Manual

5.4 Brakes
Figure 5-4. Brake Release Button Locations (iX4-650H/800H on left, and iX4-650HS/800HS on right)
When system power is ON, pressing this button releases the brakes, which allows movement
of the arms.
CAUTION: PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
!
When the Brake-Release button is pressed, the platform and end-effector may
drop to the bottom of its travel. To prevent possible damage to the equipment,
make sure that the platform is supported when releasing the brakes and verify
that the end-effector or other installed tooling is clear of all obstructions.
NOTE: 24 VDC robot system power must be ON to release the brake. To prevent
possible damage to the equipment, remove any payload from the end-effector,
make sure that the platform is supported while releasing the brake, and verify
that the end-effector or other installed tooling is clear of all obstructions.
IMPORTANT: Pressing the brake release button while high power is ON auto-
matically turns high power OFF.

Remote Brake Release Feature

You can also configure the XIO Input 6.2 (pin 18) to act as an alternate hardware brake release
input. Refer to the Sysmac Studio Robot Integrated System Building Function with Robot Integrated
CPU Unit Operation Manual (Cat. No. W595) for more information.
When this setting is enabled, activating XIO Input 6.2 is the same as pressing the brake button
on the status display.
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Brake-
Release
Buttons
iX4-650H/800H
iX4 650 H/HS and 800 H/HS Robot with EtherCAT
User's Manual (Cat. No. I656)
iX4-650HS/800HS
22793-000 Rev. A