Omron Robotics TM5-900 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Omron Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | TM5-900 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 22.1 kg |
| Country of origin | JP |
Key features
- 5 kg payload
- 900 mm reach
- ±0.06 mm repeatability
- Built-in 5 MP wrist camera
- Extended reach TM5 variant
- ISO/TS 15066 compliant
- No external vision controller
- Dual-station cell capable
What is it?
The Omron TM5-900 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with 5 kg payload and 900 mm reach, the extended-reach version of the TM5 family. It is functionally identical to the TM5-700 except for its larger working envelope, sharing the same integrated 5 MP wrist camera, LED lighting, and safety architecture. The 900 mm reach allows the TM5-900 to service wider conveyor belts, larger fixtures, and dual-station cells from a single base position.
Who is it for?
- Electronics manufacturers running pick-and-place across wider PCB panels or dual-lane conveyors
- Consumer goods producers requiring vision-guided handling across larger pallet or tray footprints
- Medical device assemblers needing inspection coverage across multi-position fixtures
- System integrators designing dual-station cobot cells where 700 mm reach is insufficient
Key specs
- Payload: 5 kg
- Reach: 900 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.06 mm
- Degrees of freedom: 6
- Integrated vision: 5 MP colour camera, built-in LED lighting
- Weight (arm): 22.1 kg
- Safety: ISO/TS 15066 certified
- Connectivity: Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET
How it compares
The ABB GoFa CRB 15000 (5 kg, 950 mm) is the closest payload-and-reach competitor, with 50 mm more reach but no built-in vision. The TM5-900 trades a slightly smaller reach for an integrated camera that eliminates a vision integration step. At the same payload class and similar reach, the build-versus-buy economics of the camera favour the TM5-900 for vision-mandatory applications.
Limitations
- ±0.06 mm repeatability is worse than the ABB GoFa (±0.02 mm) and UR5e (±0.03 mm)
- Built-in camera is wrist-mounted only; overhead or fixed-camera configurations require separate hardware
- TM-series software ecosystem is smaller than UR+ or ABB's robot application library
- 5 kg payload limits effective part capacity when using heavier grippers
FAQ
What is the difference between the TM5-700 and TM5-900?
The TM5-900 has a 900 mm reach versus the TM5-700's 700 mm. Both have the same 5 kg payload, built-in 5 MP camera, and safety certification. The TM5-900 is chosen when the working envelope of a conveyor or fixture exceeds what the TM5-700 can cover.
What is the TM5-900 payload?
The TM5-900 has a 5 kg payload. With a typical gripper weighing 1–2 kg, effective part capacity is 3–4 kg.
What repeatability does the TM5-900 achieve?
The TM5-900 achieves ±0.06 mm repeatability, appropriate for assembly, inspection, and pick-and-place. For tighter-tolerance applications, the ABB GoFa (±0.02 mm) or UR5e (±0.03 mm) may be more appropriate.
What applications is the TM5-900 best suited to?
The TM5-900 is best deployed for vision-guided pick-and-place across wider conveyors or fixtures, inline inspection of larger components, and dual-station cells where 700 mm reach is insufficient but payload remains at 5 kg.
How does the TM5-900 compare to the ABB GoFa CRB 15000?
The ABB GoFa has 950 mm reach (50 mm more) and ±0.02 mm repeatability (3× better). The TM5-900 includes built-in vision that eliminates a separate camera controller. For vision-mandatory applications, the TM5-900 total integration cost is typically lower; for pure positioning accuracy, the ABB GoFa is superior.