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Robot Mode and Safety Mode

1 Robot mode

NameDescription
No controllerCurrently not connected to controller.
Not connectedNot connected to robot arm body.
Safety confirmedRobot is performing safety configuration.
Power offRobot arm body is in power-off status.
Powering onRobot arm body is being powered on and initialized.
Power onRobot arm body is successfully powered on, brake is locked, and the initial state of joint is not acquired.
IdleRobot arm body is successfully powered on, brake is locked, motor is not powered, and the initial state of joint has been acquired.
Brake releaseRobot arm body is successfully powered on, and brake is being released.
OperationRobot arm body is successfully powered on, brake is released, and the software can control robot arm normally.
Powering offRobot arm body is currently being powered off.
Reverse driveRobot arm body is powered on, brake is released, and motor is not powered. Users can manually drag robot arm to a designated position, but robot arm cannot maintain position/pose.
MaintenanceRobot is in maintenance mode, such as firmware upgrade, parameter writing, etc.
HandGuideRobot is in HandGuide mode.

2. Safety mode

NameDescription
UndefinedRobot has not obtained safety mode or has not obtained the correct safety mode.
NormalRobot is in normal operating status and users can operate robot normally.
Safe stopRobot is in a stop state triggered by safety I/O. At this time, robot arm does not maintain the track, brake is applied, and power is not off.
Protective stopRobot is in a software-triggered stop state. At this time, robot arm maintains the track, brake is not applied, and power is not off.
Reduced modeRobot is in reduced operation mode. For reduced parameters, please refer to "Configuration > Safety > Joint limit".
Recovery modeRobot is in recovery mode. When robot arm is in an over-limit position, it enters recovery mode when it is powered on again. Exit this mode by dragging robot arm within the safety limit range.
Over-limitRobot is in an over-limit state. The current robot arm speed or other safety parameters exceed the settings of safety configuration.
System emergency stopRobot is in system emergency stop state.
Robot emergency stopRobot is in robot emergency stop state.
FaultRobot is in fault state.

Situations that trigger emergency stop

Safety modeTrigger conditionsI/O status
Robot emergency stopTeach pendant emergency stop button, control box emergency stop button, fixed emergency stop inputInternal emergency stop
System emergency stopSafety input - Emergency stopExternal emergency stop