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2.5 Environment
Provide physical barriers that the LD-250 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 AMR traveling
at speed.
Restricted Areas—You can also use map features such as preferred lines and forbidden
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zones to keep AMRs within their designated area of operation. See the Fleet Operations
Workspace Core User's Guide for information about editing your workspace map.
While you can use either or both physical barriers and map features to keep AMRs within
their designated workspace, Omron recommends that you always install physical barriers
where there is a risk of damage or personal safety.
Public Access
The LD-250 is designed to operate in indoor industrial environments. You must deploy it only
in applications where you anticipate and mitigate potential risks to personnel and equipment.
Omron does not intend the LD-250 for use in uncontrolled areas without risk analysis. For
example, in areas open to general public access. Use of the LD-250 in such areas requires that
you deploy additional safety measures not described in this guide. For assistance, contact your
local Omron Support.
Clearances when Operating
Side Clearances
The LD-250 is designed to operate in environments that contain doors, passageways, or other
constrained areas that are wide enough for it to traverse.
However, you must maintain adequate side clearance (free space) on both sides of the AMR so
that it cannot trap a person against a wall or other fixed object. Consult the applicable
Autonomous Vehicle and Robotics operating standards for your locale.
An AMR must often maneuver close to machinery, conveyors, or other fixed objects. In such
cases, operating standards usually allow an exception to side clearance requirements.
For more information, see: Side Clearance on page 114, and refer to the Fleet Operations Work-
space Core User's Guide for information about software parameters that you can use to control
the LD-250's front and side clearance zones.
Clearances During Rotation
The LD-250 generally travels in a forward direction and cannot do path planning in the
reverse direction. It reverses only if you create a MobilePlanner macro task that requires it to
move in reverse. Otherwise, the LD-250 only reverses onto its docking station to recharge. To
change direction, the LD-250 rotates on its center of rotation (turns in place). However, when
the LD-250 rotates, obstacles in its path do not trigger a safety system event.
The LD-250's Light Discs display a distinct turn signal pattern when it rotates. For more
information, see:Indications Provided by Light Discs Light Outputs on page 127.
CAUTION: PERSONAL INJURY RISK
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Personnel who work with or around the AMR should not stand close to the
AMR when it is rotating with no forward motion.
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