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Only trained personnel, who understand what the AMR does, should be in the vicinity
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of the AMR.
Audio and visual alarms are built into the AMR. Do not modify these unless necessary.
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Additional safety measures may be implemented as deemed necessary by the integrator
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after risk assessment is completed.
Safety System Behavior
The standard control system is fully-hardened to all EMI influences. In addition, software mon-
itors and controls all dual redundancy safety-rated features for certainty.
2.7 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
so that it does not attempt to drive near the hazard. Be aware that in addition to being
easily detectable, a barrier must be strong enough to resist a fully-loaded HD-1500 trav-
eling at its maximum speed.
Restricted Zones—These are zones of inadequate clearance which cannot be protected
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by the AMR detection devices. Only authorized persons are permitted to enter. You can
use map features such as forbidden areas to keep HD-1500s within their designated
area of operation. See the Fleet Operations Workspace Core User's Manual (Cat. No. I635) for
information about editing your workspace map.
Operating Hazard Zones—These operating zones are areas of inadequate clearance
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(less than 500 mm) between the sides of the AMR (or front/rear of the AMR) and an
obstacle such as a wall that would not leave sufficient room for a person to escape and
avoid getting crushed between the AMR and the obstacle. It can also be an area which
cannot be protected by the AMR detection devices. These areas shall be clearly indicated
by suitable signs or preferably floor markings. In this operating hazard zone, the AMR
speed shall be in accordance with ISO 3691-4, and shall emit additional audible or
visual warnings.
Confined Zones—These are zones of inadequate clearance, and where the AMR detec-
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tion devices may be omitted, at any speed. The confined zones shall be marked, and be
enclosed with fixed guards that are at least 2.1 m high.
Load Transfer Stations—These are the designated locations for load transfer. When the
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load transfer stations are outside the restricted or confined zones, these stations shall be
designed to prevent personal injury by the rigid parts of the AMR or its payload. These
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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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