Examples are valid for:
TMflow Software version: 2.18
TM Robot Hardware version: HW3.2
Other specific requirements: None
Note that older or newer software versions may have different results.
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Operation Space #
In the application field, there are often areas where robots are not desired to enter, such as operator workspaces, walkways, obstacles, etc. Alternatively, there are scenarios where notifications are required when robots enter certain areas, such as notifying the injection molding machine to avoid clamping and damaging the robot when it enters the mold area. All these situations can be easily achieved in TMflow 2.18 through simple settings and a visual interface, without the need for complex programming logic.
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How to use the Operation Space Feature #
- Go to Configuration > I/O Setup > User Define and enable the Operation Space Output function for DO_9.(Note: Once enabled, DO_9 can only be used for the Operation Space Output function and cannot be assigned any other state.)
2. Go to Project > Project Function > Operation Scene to enter the settings page and click to open the Operation Space settings.
3. Click Add new plan, move the robot using freebot or the controller, and teach three points to define a plane. The spherical working area of the robot will cut out a new working area according to the established plane. When the robot exceeds this working area, it will stop and report an error.
4. Click Add new cube, move the robot using freebot or the controller, and teach four points to define a cube. If the robot enters this cube area, the DO_9 state will trigger to High, and if it leaves the cube area, the DO_9 state will revert to Low.
