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Display and modify the options specific to this zone (2
by pressing the keyboard sequence
and then pressing the character # to
with buttons
or
F2
F3
change the setting for the option.
Display and modify the rest time periods specific to this zone by pres-
sing the keyboard sequence
##F2
settings" sub-menus.
6•8 GROUND INSTALLATION RULES
The traditional installation rules must be strictly adhered to for
each of the zones individually.
The additional rules linked to the multizone option are:
•
Aim to minimise the recovery area (see chapter 6•1 ). This
zone is where there is significant overlap between the different
signals, and minimising the area is recommended in order to
reduce magnetic interference.
•
If you notice 'No wire signal" alarm problems near the
recovery zone, especially in line (above) one of the wires
forming a magnetic loop, please contact ETESIA. Installing
an additional supply in the station may resolve the problem.
•
In the station, the connections between the different loops
of wire and their respective boards must be as short as
possible and couplings between wires should be avoided,
making sure that each pare of wires are "twisted wire".
•
In the station, the connection of the different loops of wire
must be made such that the phase is positive inside each of
the loops (see chapter 6•5 and table " Global options" ). It may
be necessary to swap over the two wires connecting the loop.
•
The distance between wires in adjacent zones must be at
least 30 cm (except near the station as described in picture 41).
7•1 BATTERIES
The batteries have a certain operation capacity. In automatic
mowing, your robot mower ETM105 goes back to the charging
station as soon as the batteries reach an average charge level. In
this way, your robot mower ETM105 keeps a margin to get to the
station and increase the battery yield.
To check whether your batteries need changing, contact your
dealer.
7•2 CLEANING
A well-cleaned and well-maintained machine will always have a
longer life. Weekly cleaning is highly recommended. It is enough to
brush the underside of the robot mower ETM105 and, if necessary,
remove the possible clumps of grass (around the front wheels, on
the tyres and from the cutting discs).
Using a jet of water or high pressure cleaner is forbidden.
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6• MULTIZONE OPTION
table § 6•5 )
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, then selecting the option
which gives access to the "Rests
7• MAINTENANCE
Near the station (distances indicated in pictures 42 and 43, depending
on configuration), the wires for adjacent zones must overlap i.e.
they must be in the same duct.
Case #1: in all cases, the section of straight wire on one side and
the other of the station must be at least 3m (on each side) and in
this area, the wires from the different zones must overlap (see
dotted lines picture 42).
Case #2 (see dotted lines picture 43) : the wire in one of the
loops takes an angle outside a a distance of less than 5m from
the station. In this case, there are areas where the robot could
see the station (via the sonar) too early which would trigger
incorrect station return manoeuvres if the configuration (wires,
sonar station, options, robots) is not adjusted correctly.
In this case, there are two acceptable configurations for the area
where the wire turns:
•
Return in 'S' shape: Option O013 = (−)
Return anticlockwise: Option 0010 = (−) and in one direc-
tion: Option 011=(−)
Sonar for station pointing south
•
Return in 'U' shape: Option O013 = (√)
Return anticlockwise: Option 0010 = (−) and in one direc-
tion: Option 011=(−)
Sonar for station pointing north.
Near the station (see dotted lines pictures 42 or 43 extending over
a minimum distance of 3m to the left and as far as the turn (at
3 to 5m) to the north), the wires for the different zones must be
overlapping.
7•3 CHARGING PORTS
The charging ports, both on the robot and on the station, are
important parts as they ensure that the batteries can be charged.
It is therefore highly advisable to clean the charging ports on the
robot and the station with sandpaper with a grit size of at least P180:
- during the mid-year check-up
- during the maintenance check-up at the start of the year
- if any problems with charging are observed.
Users are not at risk when carrying out this maintenance work as the
robot and station operate on safety extra low voltage level.
7•4 DURING THE WINTER
At the end of the mowing season, recharge your robot mower
ETM105 and place it in a dry, protected place. Turn the machine
switch to OFF. The station must stay plugged in, it consumes very
little but it generates a heat that leaves the electronic components
dry.
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