Joints

To configure the emergency stop ramps, see chapter Emergency stop ramps and software limit switches of the joints.

In addition to the joint axes, 4 non-driven joints are to be configured. These act as software limit switches. Passive joints 1 and 2 refer to arm 1; passive joints 3 and 4 refer to arm 2.

Parameter name

Additional information

Elbow angle 1
(passive joint 1)

Angle between upper arm and forearm 1 in the plane of movement of upper arm 1

Shear angle 1
(passive joint 2)

Angle between the plane of movement of upper arm 1 and forearm 1

Elbow angle 2
(passive joint 3)

Angle between upper arm and forearm 2 in the plane of movement of upper arm 2

Shear angle 2
(passive joint 4)

Angle between the plane of movement of upper arm 2 and forearm 2