Dobot M1 - Working Principle; Workspace and Coordinate System

Dobot M1 User Guide 1 Security Precautions
Issue V1.3.4 (2019-05-23) User Guide Copyright © Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd
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 People cannot repair and disassemble the robotic arm without professional training. If
there is a problem with the robotic arm, please contact Dobot technical support engineer
in time.
 Before operating and maintaining the robotic arm, 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.
 Only trained personnel may commission and set up the robotic arm.
 Commissioning of the incomplete machine is prohibited until it has been installed in a
machine and the whole machine complies with the provisions of the Machinery Directive
(2006/42/EC).
 The robotic arm may only be operated with the associated standard equipment. Any other
use of tools is deemed to be inaccurate use.
 Only authorized personnel who are instructed in work safety must work on the machine.
 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
robotic arm and the related equipment.
Service Security
WARNING
It is necessary to shut off the power supply before installing the robotic arm, to prevent
any electric shock or malfunction.
The following security rules should be followed when using the robotic arm for installing,
teaching and programming.
 Be careful during the robotic arm carrying or installing. Please follow the instructions on
the packing box to put down the robotic arm gently and place it correctly in direction of
the arrow.
 Before operating the robotic arm, please find and understand how to operate the
emergency stop function, ensure that the robotic arm can be stopped in an emergency.
 You must connect the cables needed to the robotic arm first, and then power on the robotic
arm.
 When operating the robotic arm over the PC, please do not reach out into the workspace
of the robotic arm, otherwise, it will be vulnerable to injury the device or the person.
 When the robotic arm is running, please do not plug or unplug the power and
communication cables at will.
 Before disconnecting the external equipment from the robotic arm, such as a 3D mouse,
please make sure that the robotic arm is completely powered off.
 When powering on the robotic arm for the first time, please check the Z-axis or J3 value
from M1Studio. If the value is below 10mm, a limitation alarm is generated and