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1. About this document 1. About this document This user guide explains how to set up and start operating your MiR250 robot. This guide also contains information regarding the external and internal components of MiR250 along with instructions for proper maintenance of the robot. You will also find information regarding safety and specifications needed to commission a safe MiR250 robot application.
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Best practice guides provide helpful information you can use when commissioning or operating your robot. REST API references for MiR robots, MiR hooks, and MiR Fleet. HTTP requests can be used to control robots, hooks, and MiR Fleet. MiR Network and Wi-Fi guide specifies the performance requirements of your network and how you must configure it for MiR robots and MiR Fleet to operate successfully.
1. About this document Resources MiR Log Analytics and MiR Insights are tools you can use to analyze how well your robots or fleet are performing. MiR Log Analytics is a free tool that lets you analyze recorded performance from error logs, and MiR Insights requires a paid license, but runs continuously alongside MiR Fleet to give real-time data on several metrics.
2. Product presentation 2. Product presentation MiR250 is an autonomous mobile robot that can transport loads up to 250 kg indoors within production facilities, warehouses, and other industrial locations where access to the public is restricted. Users operate MiR250 via a web-based user interface—see "Connecting to the robot interface"...
If used with custom modules, all obligations of a manufacturer apply to the individual who performs the modifications. All modifications must be in accordance with the machinery directive. MiR250 is designed for and all risks are considered when used with one of the following types of top modules: MiR Shelf Carrier 250 to transport MiR supported shelves...
Right top compartment—see "Top compartments" on page 24 2.6 Internal parts Most internal parts of MiR250 are accessed through covers that open to different compartments—see "Accessing the internal parts" on page 97. CAUTION Removing covers from the robot exposes parts connected to the power supply, which can result in a short circuit that will damage the robot and could injure personnel.
2. Product presentation Figure 2.12 Overview of the internal components and how they are connected in MiR250 2.8 Warranty Mobile Industrial Robots offers a standard warranty on all products. Contact your distributor to see the terms and extent of product coverage.
Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warnings. NOTICE Mobile Industrial Robots disclaims any and all liability if MiR250 or its accessories are damaged, changed, or modified in any way. Mobile Industrial Robots cannot be held responsible for any damages caused to MiR250, accessories, or any other equipment due to programming errors or malfunctioning of MiR250.
3. Safety 3.3 Warning label MiR250 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.
Using the robot together with an external radio module that in any way results in simultaneously active radio transmitters The following list gives examples of custom modules that are foreseeable misuse of MiR250: Top modules (including the payload) that increase the physical dimensions of MiR250...
4. Getting started 4. Getting started To get the robot started, see the guide MiR250 Quick Start delivered with the robot, or follow these steps: Unpack MiR250—see "Unpacking MiR250" on the next page. Connect the battery—see "Connecting the battery" on page 120.
5. Usage If you are not able to power up the robot upon delivery, see MiR 48V Battery Technical Guide to troubleshoot the issue. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal. 5.2 Shutting down the robot To shut down MiR250, follow these steps: Ensure that the robot is not moving or executing an action.
You can connect to the robot using an Ethernet cable or an access point. If you are located in North America, EU, or a part of EAC, you can purchase a MiR Access Point from MiR. Outside these areas, you need to use your own access point that is approved for use in your region. If you choose to use an access point, you must ensure that the robot is disconnected from the wireless network before attaching the access point to remain compliant—see...
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Select the network you want the robot to be connected to, and fill out the displayed fields—see the guide How to connect a MiR robot to a Wi-Fi network for more information about the Wi-Fi settings. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
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In Setup > Sounds, you can upload new sounds to the robot or edit the volume and length of the default sounds. Sounds can be used in missions and zones to alert or to attract people's attention. For more information about how to set up sounds, see MiR Commissioning Guide. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
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For more information about commissioning your robot to fulfill these guidelines, and for setting up missions and error handling, see MiR Robot Interface Guide and MiR Commissioning Guide. You can find these guides on MiR Support Portal.
"Safety functions overview" on the next page. Several safety functions have been designed and implemented in MiR250. Some safety functions are intended for integration with a connected top module. You must use the Auxiliary safety functions and Auxiliary emergency stop interfaces to use these functions. Using these interfaces requires proper design and validation in accordance with ISO 13849-1 and ISO 13849-2...
6. Safety-related functions and interfaces 6.2 Safety-related functions The following functions are implemented in MiR250 and are not dependent on a top module. Emergency stop The Emergency stop function ensures that activation of the external Emergency stop box will trigger the robot into Emergency stop. The Emergency stop circuit goes through the Auxiliary emergency stop interface and connects to the Emergency stop box.
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Add the action Mute protective fields from the Safety system menu. Edit the action parameters so the Protective fields are muted. MiR250 cannot mute specific Protective fields; you can either mute all or none of the fields. Otherwise, the robot reports an error.
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The System emergency stop function can be used if the top module has its own Emergency stop circuit. Use this function to make it so both MiR250 and the top module are brought into Emergency stop when either system is triggered.
7.1 User responsibilities There are three main user types that interact with MiR250. All other persons in the vicinity of the robot application 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.
8. Accessing the internal parts 8. Accessing the internal parts Most internal parts of MiR250 are accessed through covers that open to different compartments. See a video of the process on the MiR TechComm videos channel on vimeo.com. CAUTION Removing covers from the robot exposes parts connected to the power supply, which can result in a short circuit that will damage the robot and could injure personnel.
The storage time of the robot and battery depends on the battery's state of charge, the storage conditions, and the battery version. For more information about storage time, see MiR 48V Battery Technical Guide. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
The robot is powered by a fast swap lithium-ion battery that can be charged inside the robot with a MiR cable charger or a MiR Charge 48V charging station. Instructions for charging depend on the charger type and are described in the guides included with each charger.
Only persons assigned with the commissioning task should be present during commissioning. MiR Commissioning Guide contains a site acceptance checklist with the core tasks that are part of commissioning the MiR robot.
Protective fields, see MiR Commissioning Guide. WARNING The Protective fields are configured to comply with the safety standards of MiR250. Modifications may prevent the robot from stopping in time to avoid collision with personnel and equipment. Any modifications of the SICK configuration requires a new CE certification of the robot and compliance to all safety standards listed in the specification of the application and in other way declared.
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Custom joystick speed: Should be specified 0.05 m/s below the upper limit of the monitoring case speed interval. If the 0.05 m/s margin is not used, MiR cannot guarantee that the robot will not overshoot the speed interval threshold and activate the Protective fields for the next monitoring case.
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Perform a risk assessment according to standard ISO 12100 when mounting a top module. CAUTION MiR250 may tip over if weight and payload specifications are not met, risking damage to equipment or injury to nearby personnel. Stay within the specifications for weight and the total payload’s center of gravity—...
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Various protocols can be supported, for example Modbus. For more information on how to use Modbus, see the guide How to use Modbus with MiR robots. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal. Table 16.3 Description of the pins in the Ethernet interface Pin no.
WARNING Load falling or robot overturning if the load on MiR250 is not positioned or fastened correctly can cause damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Ensure that the load is positioned according to the specifications and is fastened correctly.
MiR250; and ensuring the safety of nearby personnel when a MiR robot is accelerating, braking, and maneuvering.
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Identification label The identification label is the label that is mounted to the product in production. The label is used to identify the components in your MiR application. It identifies the product model, the hardware version, and the product serial number.
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Marker type A marker type is a description of a shelf that MiR robots can dock to. You must have a marker type for each type and size of shelf you want your robot to be able to transport.
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21. Glossary MiR application A MiR application is either a single MiR product or a combination of MiR products that is able to execute certain tasks. A MiR application is often a MiR base robot combined with a MiR top module.
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Operator Operators have thorough knowledge of MiR250 and of the safety precautions presented in the User guide of MiR250. Operators have the following main tasks: servicing and maintainingthe robot, and creating and changing missions and map positions in the robot interface.
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