Typical Operation - Omron Pioneer LX User Manual

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The Pioneer LX is not intended for use in hazardous environments (explosive gas, water, dust, oil mist). It
has an IP rating of IP-40.

Typical Operation

During normal startup, Pioneer LX powers on all its onboard systems, including its embedded computer.
The computer system may be optionally configured to run example or user-created software at startup
(See http://support.mobilerobots.com/wiki/Running_a_Program_at_Linux_Startup), otherwise you may
log in remotely or by attaching keyboard, mouse and display.
See Setup on page 24 for more information on configuring the computer system.
See See Programming on page 51 for more information on writing software using the included Pioneer
SDK and ARNL navigation libraries.
See See Software Demonstrations and Quick Start on page 38 and the separate guide Getting Started
with ARNL Laser Navigation for information on running the ARNL laser navigation servers and using
them for autonomous operation of the robot.
Startup and Shutdown
Press and hold the power ON button, then release. It takes about a minute for the robot and computer to
start.
To turn the system off, press and hold the OFF button. It is recommended that you shut down the
computer operating system first if possible. On Linux, use the Shutdown command in the system menu,
shutdown -h now
or the command as root. On Windows, use the Shutdown command in the Start
menu.
To reboot the system (including onboard computer), power the system off using the OFF button, then
start it using the ON button.
Note: The Pioneer LX is always powered on when attached to the charging station, and will not turn off if the
OFF button is pressed. To power off the Pioneer LX, hold the BRAKE RELEASE button and carefully move it off the
charging station.
Power and Charging
The robot's battery module supplies power for all robot components including the motors, electronics,
and accessories.
The battery ships separately from the platform The battery is shipped fully-charged. The battery is sealed.
For instructions on installing and removing the battery module, See Setup on page 24.
Battery recharging is performed by placing the robot in its "dock" or recharging station. Battery charging
is completely managed by the platform. All onboard systems function continuously while the battery
recharges.
Run-time, with no load, is approximately 13 hours. This will vary depending on use and accessory power
consumption.
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