Fleet Management; Environment; General Environmental Conditions - Omron HD-1500 Platform User Manual

Fleet Management

When two or more AMRs operate in the same workspace they may not be able to accurately
detect each other or to precisely determine each other's dimensions. This is due to the fact that
the AMRs' scanning lasers are positioned inside of the platform perimeter. There are channels
along the front, rear, and sides of the platform that allow a clear line of sight for the scanning
laser. When two similar AMRs approach each other their scanning lasers will detect the inner
surface of that channel and not the outer perimeter of the other AMR. Operating an HD-1500
with any of its skins detached will worsen this effect. Typically this will not present a problem,
however, in close proximity each AMR will plan its motion more accurately with information
from the Fleet Manager about the position of the other AMR.
To manage and administer multiple AMRs in the same workspace, you must use a EM2100
appliance configured as a Fleet Manager, running the Fleet Operations Workspace (FLOW) soft-
ware.
The Fleet Manager controls AMRs over a wireless network (WiFi), improving the efficiency of
AMR operations by sharing the information between all AMRs in the fleet. The shared inform-
ation includes: improving the efficiency of AMR operations.
Dynamic position and heading (velocity and direction of travel) of the AMR.
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AMR size (including payload structure).
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Path planning information (the individual AMR's intended route).
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AMRs factor this data into their path planning.
IMPORTANT: Fleet Manager is not an interlocked method of collision pre-
vention. It is your responsibility to implement interlocked methods of collision
prevention where necessary.
For operational redundancy and fail-over you can add a second EM2100. See the Fleet Oper-
ations Workspace Core User's Manual (Cat. No. I635) for more information.

2.6 Environment

General Environmental Conditions

Make sure that the HD-1500's operating environment remains safe for the HD-1500.
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Environmental Hazards—These are areas where it is unsafe for the HD-1500 to operate.
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Provide physical barriers that the HD-1500 can detect accurately with its scanning laser
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CAUTION: PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
Improper path planning can result in personal injury or property damage.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
An AMR can be unsafe if operated under environmental conditions other than
those specified in this manual.
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