Risk Assessment; Emergency Stop; Movement Without Drive Power - Omron TM Robot TM12 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Ambient air temperature: 0˚C ~ +50˚C
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Ambient relative humidity: < 85%
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Transportation & Storage condition: -20˚C ~ +60˚C
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Transportation & Storage humidity: < 75%
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The robot needs to be protected from shock or vibration
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Observe ESD precautions when installing or removing robot
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2.7 Risk Assessment

Before installing or using this product, Users must first carry out the necessary risk assessment based on the
conditions of use, and pay attention to the potential remaining risk addressed by the Corporation. Refer to and
abide by the relevant chapters in Safety Manual in accordance with its software and hardware version.

2.8 Emergency Stop

If any accidents occur during the operation of the robot, Users can stop all movement by pressing the Emergency
Stop switch. When the robot stops, Users must ensure that all hazards are eliminated before manually restarting
the robot. The Emergency Stop switch is only for use in critical conditions. To stop the robot during normal
operations use the Stop Button on the system controller. When Users presses the Emergency Stop switch, the TM
Robot will disconnect power from the robot and activate the brakes after the robot motion is stopped. The
indication light ring of the robot will not display light, and the three lights from the robot stick will be constantly
blinking.
Once the risk assessment has been conducted, if an Emergency Stop switch needs to be installed, the selected
device must comply with the requirements of IEC 60204-1. After an Emergency Stop, factory reset, or any other
safety incident, refer and abide by the relevant chapters in Safety Manual in accordance with its software and
hardware version.

2.9 Movement without Drive Power

Robot without Drive Power could be found in three circumstances: Emergency stop, when disengaging packaging
posture to initial booting, and power loss. The first two could enter Safe Start up Mode by means of releasing the
Emergency Switch; the latter one is when robot loses external power. Regarding how to operate as well as safety
precautions refer and abide by the relevant chapters in the Safety Manual.
If the robot loses power, and joints need to be moved in order to clear error conditions, you will need to release
the brake for each joint as follows:
1. Remove joint cover screws (M3, Torx-T10) and joint cover.
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