Determining Your TM Robot Version
Identify whether your TM robot is the original "TM" or the newer "TMS" (Series S) to ensure compatibility with updates and features.
Context
There are significant differences between the original TM and the newer TMS models. It’s important to accurately identify your robot’s version—both hardware and software—to ensure you install compatible updates and recognize available features.
Information
1. Hardware Variants and Software Compatibility
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TM (Original Generation, HW 3.2)
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Supports software versions up to 1.88 only.
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Cannot be upgraded to 2.x versions.
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Wrist includes only I/O connections.
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TMS (Series S, HW 5.0)
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Requires software version 2.0 or higher.
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Supports both I/O and Serial communication at the wrist.
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Recognizing the Model Visually
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Joint covers on the TMS model are black, whereas they are grey on the original TM.
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The base of the cobot has the model name "TM" or "TMS" clearly printed on the nameplate.
Also the model (TM or TMS) is written directly on the nameplate on the cobot base.