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1.1 Product Description
overhead lighting patterns. This is covered in detail in the LD Platform Peripherals User's Guide.
This would apply to areas where objects, such as pallets or carts, are moved so frequently that
they can't be mapped, or where they block the laser's view of the mapped features.
For most applications, you will want to customize the platform with a payload structure,
attached to the top of the platform, for some combination of picking up, transporting, and drop-
ping off your parts, samples, or documents. Refer to Payload Structures on page 51 for
guidelines on designing a payload structure.
The platform provides a variety of interfaces and power connections to support your applic-
ation-specific sensors and accessories, mounted on your payload structure. Refer to Con-
nectivity on page 59, for information on the available connectors on the platform.
Body and Drive
The LD Platform OEMs are relatively small, lightweight, and highly maneuverable. Their
strong aluminum chassis and solid construction make them very durable, and they have an
IP rating of IP20.
Each platform uses a two-wheel, differential-drive, with spring-loaded passive casters front
and rear for balance. The drive-wheels have independent spring-suspension, with solid, foam-
filled tires. The wheels are at the mid-line of the platform, so the platform can turn in place.
What's Included - Basic Components
One fully-assembled LD Platform OEM
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The platform includes a navigation laser, front bumper with low front laser, and two
rear-facing sonar pairs. Each pair is one transmitter and one receiver.
LD Platform Core, includes an integrated computer, running Advanced Robotics Auto-
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mation Management (ARAM) and a microcontroller with Mobile Adept Robot Con-
troller(MARC) firmware. It also runs the SetNetGo OS. The core is housed inside the
platform.
ARAM and MARC firmware and the SetNetGo OS are pre-loaded on the LD Platform
core.
A gyroscope is mounted on the core, and each drive wheel has an encoder and a Hall
sensor to complement the navigation laser.
One battery
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Shipped separately from the platform, due to dangerous goods shipping regulations.
Operator Panel
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This includes a screen, an E-Stop button, ON and OFF buttons, a brake-release button,
IntroductionIntroductionand a keyswitch, which can be locked, and key removed, in
either position. This will usually be mounted on the user-designed and -built payload
structure.
An optional touchscreen is available. See Touchscreen on page 132.
Automated docking station
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