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8.3 Power and Charging
safety zones, minimum battery level allowed before docking for recharging, which map to use,
and many other parameters. The MobilePlanner software typically communicates with the plat-
form over the wireless network. A direct connection, through the Maintenance Ethernet port on
the platform, is also possible.
8.3 Power and Charging
The platform battery supplies ample power for the motors, electronics, and accessories.
The platform ships separately from the battery. The battery is shipped at less than 30% charge,
to comply with air-shipping regulations. You should have installed the battery in the platform
in Installing the Battery on page 43. You should fully-charge it as soon as possible, to avoid bat-
tery damage from a full discharge.
Battery recharging is typically managed by the platform. With ample power, as is provided by
the automated docking station, all onboard systems function continuously while the battery
recharges.
The Operator screen shows % state-of-charge (SOC) remaining for battery.
Run-time, with no load, is approximately 15 hours. This will vary significantly depending on
operating conditions.
Recharge time is approximately 4 hours.
Battery Indicators and Controls
The battery has (from left to right) four green LEDs, and one push-button (labeled
SHOW LEVEL). The firmware scans LEDs 1 through 4, back and forth, one at a time. From left
to right, they indicate:
LED
1
Red
Green
2
Green
3
Green
4
Green
a:
If the red light blinks after pressing the SHOW LEVEL button, the battery is depleted and
needs a recharge.
If the red light blinks constantly, the battery needs service. Connecting the battery to a
platform will write an error code to the log, which will allow Service to better
troubleshoot the problem.
b:
While powered up, the LEDs scan back and forth from 1-4.
c:
When on the docking station, blinks when battery pack balances. When balancing is
complete, all LEDs light solid.
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CAUTION: The Operator Mode of the MobilePlanner software, which does
not require a license to run, should be protected with user ID and password
access, to prevent unauthorized operation of an AIV.
Color
LD Platform Cart Transporter User's Guide
Meaning
a
Error condition
b
25% state of charge
50% state of charge
75% state of charge
c
100% state of charge
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