Summary of Contents for FLEXXBOTICS Flexx Beacon
- Page 1 Flexx Beacon User Manual Flexxbotics Corporation Product Version 1.0.0 December 2020 Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 1...
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Page 2: Revisions
Revisions Revision Date Description 1.0.0 12/29/20 Initial Release Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 2... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Find and Name Beacons Position Beacons Distance of Scanner to Beacon Distance Between Beacons Metal Blockages Proximity Test Tool Configure Beacons Add Programs and Features Flexxbotics Toolbar - Beacon Mode Confirm and Load Program Update Flexx Features Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 3... -
Page 4: Product Overview
Programs and Flexx Features that may need to be loaded at runtime after a robot is moved. When in proximity of a configured Flexx Beacon, the Flexxbotics Toolbar will automatically load and configure the UI to the end user. The Flexxbotics Toolbar provides a set of instructions and controls for an operator to get the robot up and running after it is moved. -
Page 5: Key Terms And Definitions
Easily applied with screws or adhesive to any surface. Flexx USB Dongle A USB scanner that detects the presence of Flexx Beacons. Captures data that can differentiate and determine which Beacon is closest to the robot. Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 5... -
Page 6: Installation
2. Installation The following section provides instructions on how to install the Flexx Beacon hardware and URCap on your robot and in your workstations. 2.1. Hardware Overview 2.1.1. Verify you have the following components: ● URCap USB (1) (Not Pictured) ●... - Page 7 2.1.2. Flexx USB Dongle 2.1.3. Flexx Beacon Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 7...
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Page 8: Urcap Installation
Click the p lus (+) button in the bottom left corner of the screen. 2.2.7. Open the u sb device folder from the file explorer. 2.2.8. Select the c onnect-x.x.x.urcap file and click O pen . Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 8... - Page 9 2.2.10. Verify the Flexx Connect URCap appears in the A ctive URCaps menu. 2.2.11. Restart the robot to complete installation. 2.2.12. Remove the URCap USB from the teach pendant. Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 9...
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Page 10: Flexx Dongle & Urcap Activation
It is recommended to use a USB-A to USB-A extended to bring the Flexx USB Dongle outside of the controller box. Verify the b lue light on the scanner is ON. 2.4.3. 2.4.4. Navigate to the I nstallation Tab in Polyscope. Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 10... - Page 11 NOTE: C lick the S ubmit b utton if need be to refresh the UI. 2.4.9. Enter the l icense activation code provided by Flexxbotics. NOTE: It is required that the robot serial number be sent to Flexxbotics to retrieve the activation code. Verify that the license is a ctivated .
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Page 12: Flexx Beacons
2.5. Flexx Beacons When unpackaged, the Flexx Beacon should be fully powered on and ready to use. On initial setup, likely only the P ower Check section will need to be performed; however, if a Beacon’s battery becomes depleted it is important to know the additional steps. -
Page 13: Beacon Activation
2.7. Beacon Activation 2.7.1. Press and hold firmly on the front face of the Flexx Beacon for approximately 5 seconds. 2.7.2. Verify that the Status LED on the front face blinks green 3 times and then stops. This indicates that the Flexx Beacon is activated. -
Page 14: Beacon Battery Replacement
If the Power and Activation steps above fail, the battery inside the Flexx Beacon may be depleted. 2.8.2. Open the Flexx Beacon by turning the back cover to the left. 2.8.3. Remove the battery from the device. Flexx Beacon User Manual... - Page 15 2.8.5. Place the back cover back onto the device and secure it by turning it to the right. 2.8.6. Activate the Flexx Beacon and Perform the Power Check as described in the previous sections. Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 15...
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Page 16: Beacon Mounting
Tap holes into the mounting surface. Screw the mounting screws into the mounting holes on the Flexx Beacon. 2.9.3. Apply a double sided adhesive to the backside of the Flexx Beacon. Remove the second side of the adhesive and place it onto the mounting surface. - Page 17 DO NOT FINALIZE THE MOUNTING POSITION OF THE FLEXX BEACON BEFORE READING L ocation System Setup & Test Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 17...
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Page 18: Location System Setup & Test
3. Location System Setup & Test 3.1. Find and Name Beacons 3.1.1. Navigate to the Flexx Beacon tab in the Installation tab. 3.1.2. Click the Configure tab. 3.1.3. In the Station ID section, click the button to find the surrounding Flexx Beacon IDs. -
Page 19: Position Beacons
There are a few ways to achieve this. 3.3.2. Teach Pendant : Leave the Flexx USB Dongle connected to the teach pendant. Place the teach pendant close to the Flexx Beacon when performing tasks on the robot. 3.3.3. USB-Extender: Connect the Flexx USB Dongle to the USB port inside the controller via a USB-Extender. -
Page 20: Distance Between Beacons
This also means it is not recommended to connect the Flexx USB Dongle inside the controller box unless: ● USB-Extender is used to bring it outside the controller. ● Controller door is left open and the controller is positioned with the opening facing the beacon. Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 20... -
Page 21: Proximity Test Tool
3.6.2. Click the L ocate tab. 3.6.3. Click the P lay button to begin plotting Flexx Beacon proximity. 3.6.4. Above the plot, you will notice a status bar. This will display the Closest Flexx Beacon to the robot as well as its relative signal strength (rssi). - Page 22 An adequate location setup is defined by these p arameters : ● Identifies the correct closest Flexx Beacon. ● Difference of ~10 rssi between the next closest Flexx Beacon ( g ood differentiation ) ● Able to move the robot or Flexx Beacons closer and further from the Flexx USB Dongle and see the correct ...
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Page 23: Configure Beacons
Click the C onfigure tab. 3.7.3. Select a F lexx Beacon ID . 3.7.4. Ensure that the Feature to be added to the configuration is fully defined in the F lexx Reference node. Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 23... - Page 24 Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 24...
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Page 25: Add Programs And Features
3.9.1. These objects should be loaded when in proximity to the selected Flexx Beacon. Features are “nested” in relation to programs, so a program must be selected to add a Feature. CRITICAL: It is important that the programs that are configured are saved with the installation file being used for this Beacon configuration prior to loading. - Page 26 Flexx Beacons as needed. Ensure that the Installation file is saved after configuration. 3.9.3. When in Proximity of the Flexx Beacon, the Flexxbotics Toolbar will automatically load and configure the UI to the end user based on the configuration above.
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Page 27: Flexxbotics Toolbar - Beacon Mode
4. Flexxbotics Toolbar - Beacon Mode The Flexxbotics Toolbar provides a set of instructions to get the robot up and ready to run a program. In Beacon Mode, the Flexx Beacon functionality is fully utilized, allowing for automatic configuration of the Flexxbotics Toolbar based on location. -
Page 28: Confirm And Load Program
Ensure that the Flexx USB Dongle is in the c orrect position relative to the Flexx Beacon. 4.2.2. Click the C onfirm button to verify that the correct Flexx Beacon is identified. 4.2.3. Select the program that needs to be loaded. Click the L oad button. -
Page 29: Update Flexx Features
Lockout End of Arm Tooling aligns with the Flexx Lockout Interface Block. 4.4.4. Enable Free Drive and lockout the robot into the Lockout Assembly. 4.4.5. Click the U pdate b utton to update the position of the FlexxFeature. Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 29... - Page 30 NOTE: T he Finalization of the robot or mobile fixture only needs to be performed for the first Flexx Feature updated. The robot should not be moved after the Flexx Feature is updated. 4.4.7. Once all steps are completed, the robot program can now be run. Flexx Beacon User Manual Page 30...
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