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This chapter describes the options available for an LD-250 that enhance its performance and
abilities.
9.1 Fleet Manager for Multi-AMR Coordination
The Fleet Manager is a computing appliance that runs the FLOW Core software to control a
fleet of AMRs. You can use two EM2100 appliances as Fleet Managers in Autosync mode to
reduce the risk of fleet service outages.
Fleet management prevents traffic contention problems between fleet AMRs, and makes sure
that AMRs complete all jobs that you submit to the job queue.
Hybrid LD-60, LD-90, and LD-250 AMR Fleets
Hybrid fleets contain both LD-250 and other LD models such as the LD 90. The following con-
straints apply to hybrid fleet operations when adding an LD-250 to existing LD-60 and LD-90
fleets.
Support for hybrid LD-model fleets depends on your local application, and might require both
operation or configuration changes and specific software and hardware versions . For inform-
ation about hybrid fleet operation, see the Fleet Operations Workspace Core User's Guide.
Contact your local Omron Support if you have questions about using different LD models in
the same fleet.
Examples of configuration requirements are:
1. Path Planning parameters differ depending on the LD model.
2. The Fleet Manager controls docking operations for the AMR fleet. However, if you add
LD-250 models to an existing LD-60 or LD-90 fleet, you must configure appropriate
docking parameters for each LD-250.
3. Check all docking goal physical clearances to make sure that they can accommodate all
the LD models in the hybrid fleet. The recommended clearance for the LD-250 is 1.5 m
(4.9 ft) distance between docking goals and physical docks.
4. If you use HAPS, be aware that a magnetic track designed for the LD-60 or LD-90 might
not accommodate an LD-250, which is significantly wider. See the LD Platform Peri-
pherals User's Guide for information about magnetic track placement.
5. The LD-250 requires more room to operate in confined areas and passageways . See:
Side Clearance on page 114.
9.2 Spare Battery
You need at least one spare battery if you opt to manually change the AMR's battery instead of
using a docking station. See: Manually Charging the Battery on page 121.
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