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Date: 07/2021
Revision: v.2.1

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  • Page 1 Quick Start (en) Date: 07/2021 Revision: v.2.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.2 The Operating mode key 5. Accessing the internal parts 5.1 Front compartment 5.2 Rear compartment 5.3 Side compartments 5.4 Top compartments 6. IT security 6.1 Managing users and passwords MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 3 7.5 Connecting to the robot interface 7.6 Driving the robot in Manual mode 7.7 Checking the hardware status 7.8 Mounting the nameplate 7.9 Shutting down the robot 7.10 Charging the robot MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 4: Version History

    2020-12-01 Major update and new structure with new sections: Version history, Warning label, IT security, Mounting the nameplate, and Charging the robot. 1.0-1.3 2020-06-18 First editions. 1.0-1.1 MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Alerts against unsafe practices. Carefully read the message that follows to prevent minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates important information, including situations that can result in damage to equipment or property. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    The robot may drive into a ladder, scaffold, or similar equipment that has a person standing on it. Personnel risk fall injuries and equipment may be damaged. • Don't place ladders, scaffolds, or similar equipment in the robot's work environment. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 7 • Only use an original MiR charger. WARNING Attempting to charge batteries outside the robot can lead to burns. • Never charge the batteries outside the robot. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 8 Modifications or manipulations of the battery may lead to considerable safety risks and are therefore prohibited. • Do not use the battery for anything other than MiR500. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    For details about the environmental conditions in which MiR500 should operate, see specifications for MiR500 on the MiR website. MiR500 is intended to be commissioned according to the guidelines in your robot's user guide. This is a prerequisite for safe usage of MiR500.
  • Page 10 If used with custom modules, all obligations of a manufacturer apply to the individual who performs the modifications in accordance with the machinery directive. MiR500 is designed for and all risks are considered when used with one of the following types of top modules: •...

  • Page 11: Users

    2. Safety 2.4 Users MiR500 is only intended to be used by personnel that have received training in their required tasks. There are three types of intended users for MiR500: commissioners, operators, and direct users. Commissioners Commissioners have thorough knowledge of all aspects of commissioning, safety, use, and maintenance of MiR500 and have the following main tasks: •...

  • Page 12: Foreseeable Misuse

    2. Safety All other persons in the vicinity of MiR500 are considered indirect users and must know how to act when they are close to the robot. For example, they must be aware that visibly marked operating hazard zones must be respected.

  • Page 13: Warning Label

    2.7 Warning label MiR500 is supplied with a warning label that specifies that it is strictly prohibited to ride on the robot. The label must be placed on the robot or top module so that it is clearly visible.

  • Page 14: Light Indicators And Speakers

    The LED light bands running all the way around the robot indicate the robot’s current operational state. Colors may also be used as part of missions, but as standard, status lights indicate the statuses described in Table 3.2. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 15 Waiting for MiR Fleet resource or for another MiR robot to connected to MiR Fleet move only) When the robot's battery reaches a critically low level of power (0-1%), the ends of the status lights flash red. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 16: Signal Lights

    CAUTION Changing the safety system can cause the robot to not comply with safety standards. • Do not disable the sound in the safety system. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 17 Figure 3.2. In the Safety system settings, you can modify the sounds the robot plays when the robot mutes its Protective fields. CAUTION It is the responsibility of the commissioner to ensure that the warning sounds are audible in the robot's work environment. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Pressing this button stops the robot. After pressing this button, you must press the Resume button to let the robot continue operating. Color indication: • Red: It is possible to engage the Manual stop. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 19: The Operating Mode Key

    Locks the robot. The robot blocks the wheels; you cannot start a mission or drive the robot manually. • Right position: Manual mode Puts the robot in Manual mode. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 20 Remove the Operating mode key during normal operation. The vibrations from the robot's driving may shake the key and plug, and can cause an unwanted Protective stop. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 21: Accessing The Internal Parts

    5. Accessing the internal parts 5. Accessing the internal parts Most internal parts of MiR500 are accessed through maintenance hatches that open to different compartments. CAUTION Opening or removing hatches from the robot exposes parts connected to the power supply, risking damage to the robot from a short circuit and burns.
  • Page 22 5. Accessing the internal parts Turn the two levers 180°. Pull out the compartment drawer while holding underneath it and lifting slightly. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 23: Rear Compartment

    To open the rear compartment, push the two white buttons at the same time and pull the hatch. 5.3 Side compartments To open a side hatch, turn the two screws 90° with a flat-head screwdriver, and pull open the hatch. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 24: Top Compartments

    5. Accessing the internal parts 5.4 Top compartments To open a top compartment, remove the four screws and lift off the top cover. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 25: Security

    • Create dedicated user accounts under the relevant user group for each person accessing MiR500, and ensure that the users change the password on their first sign-in. It is not recommended to have several users share the same account. •...
  • Page 26 2.9.0, the security patches will still be installed when you update to 2.9.1 or higher. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    In some images in this section, the robot is shown with a MiR EU Pallet Lift 500 top module. 7.1 In the box This section describes the contents of the MiR500 box. Figure 7.1. The box containing the robot and accessories. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 28: Unpacking Mir500

    7. Getting started The box contains: • The MiR500 robot • A MiR500 document folder containing a USB flash drive and the following printed documents: • MiR500 Quick Start • The CE Declaration of Conformity for your robot • Getting the robot online •...
  • Page 29 Remove the screws that attach the walls of the box to the box lid and the base of the box. Remove the lid from the box. Take the folder with the printed documents and the USB flash drive out of the box. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 30 7. Getting started Remove the walls of the box and the protective foam blocks. Cut the protective straps. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 31 Place the lid of the box so that you can use it as a ramp. Align the lid so that it is flush with the base of the box. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Battery

    Once you have accessed the rear compartment, turn the Battery disconnect switch to the On position. The battery is now connected, and you can close the rear maintenance hatch. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 33: Powering Up The Robot

    Press the Power button for five seconds. The robot turns on the red signal lights and starts the software initialization process. When the initialization process ends, the robot goes into Protective stop. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 34 7. Getting started Press the Resume button to clear the Protective stop. The robot is now ready for operation. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 35: Connecting To The Robot Interface

    WiFi access point. The access point name has the following format: MiR_20XXXXXXX. The access point name is derived from the robot application's model serial number. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 36 This also applies to newly supplied robots, as there may have been important software updates during the storage time and shipment of the robot. Contact your distributor for the latest recommended update file. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 37: Driving The Robot In Manual Mode

    Drive carefully to avoid collisions with any personnel or objects when driving the robot in Manual mode. • Avoid driving the robot manually without a clear visual of the robot. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 38 On the robot, turn the Operating mode key to Manual mode (turn it to the right). In the robot interface, select the joystick icon. Select Manual control. The Resume button on the robot starts blinking. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 39 Drive the robot off the ramp using the joystick. Place your foot in front of the ramp while the robot drives on it to keep the ramp from slipping. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 40: Checking The Hardware Status

    For more information, see Hardware health in MiR Robot Reference Guide on the MiR website. 7.8 Mounting the nameplate Before using MiR500, you must mount its unique nameplate to it. The nameplate contains information specific to your MiR application. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 41 To mount the nameplate correctly, follow these steps: Locate the right side hatch. Clean the area marked in the image below with a degreasing agent. Mount the nameplate on the cleaned area. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

  • Page 42: Shutting Down The Robot

    7.10 Charging the robot This section describes how to charge MiR500 using a MiR cable charger. A MiR cable charger is not part of the MiR500 standard delivery. Contact your distributor for more information. The robot is delivered 40-60% charged.
  • Page 43 The rear compartment holds the robot’s battery. To access the rear compartment, see Accessing the internal parts on page 21. Use only an original MiR cable charger. For information about the charging time, see specifications on the MiR website. MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
  • Page 44 Copyright © 2018-2021 by Mobile Industrial Robots A/S. Contact the manufacturer: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S Emil Neckelmanns Vej 15F DK-5220 Odense SØ www.mobile-industrial-robots.com Phone: +45 20 377 577 Email: support@mir-robots.com CVR: 35251235 MiR500 Quick Start (en) 07/2021 - v.2.1 ©Copyright 2018-2021: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.

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