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- Page 1 ® Spot Dock Instructions for Use Safety and Operations Manual Version 1.2 Original Instructions October 2024...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2024 Boston Dynamics, Inc. All rights reserved. Boston Dynamics, Inc. 200 Smith St. Waltham, MA 02451 +1 617-868-5600 Boston Dynamics Support Center homepage: https://support.bostondynamics.com Contact Support: https://support.bostondynamics.com/s/contactsupport...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.2. Mount Spot Dock to the floor ................16 4.3. Install the fiducial plate ..................16 4.4. Dock fiducial requirements ................16 4.5. Connect Spot Dock to power and Ethernet ............17 5. Use of the machine ..................... 19 5.1. Dock and undock Spot ..................19 6. -
Page 4: Introduction
Spot or the Spot Dock. Read, understand, and comply with this document before initial use of the Spot Dock to reduce the risk of injuries or damage to yourself, the Spot robot, the Spot Dock, or other property. -
Page 5: Key Terminology
Spot is capable of carrying and powering attachments. A recharging station for compatible models of the Spot robot. The Spot Dock Spot Dock automatically supplies power to recharge Spot's batteries when the robot is seated correctly on the dock connectors. -
Page 6: About The Spot Dock Self-Charging Station
Spot Dock is a recharging station for compatible versions of the Spot robot. Spot Dock automatically supplies power to recharge Spot's batteries through a dedicated connection on the rear alignment tower. Charging is automatically enabled by the Spot robot after properly sitting on the dock and activating the power flow. - Page 7 ® Spot Dock Instructions for Use Isometric front view of the Spot Dock Isometric rear view of the Spot Dock © 2024 Boston Dynamics, Inc. Version 1.2 Original Instructions...
- Page 8 ® Spot Dock Instructions for Use Spot Dock consists of a flat metal base plate that flares wide in the middle, onto which are mounted (from front to back): • The front alignment tower • A battery cooling fan •...
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Page 9: Status Lights
1.4.1.1. Status lights Indicator lights detail The Spot Dock power indicator light illuminates whenever the dock is connected to an electrical outlet and switched on. Because the dock is designed for Spot to automatically dock and recharge as needed during operation, it is generally not necessary to switch the dock off when not in use. Keeping the dock switched on ensures that power is available to Spot when needed. -
Page 10: Expected Robot Recharge Time
0°C to 35°C Network RJ45 Ethernet port (pass-through) Software license Spot Enterprise license required Ingress protection IP54 1.4.3. Expected robot recharge time Estimated time to recharge the Spot Battery using Spot Dock: Ambient temp 80% charge 100% charge 25°C 50 min 2 hours 35°C 2.5 hours... -
Page 11: Product Safety Overview
2. Product safety overview 2.1. General principles Spot Dock is a recharging station for the Spot robot. The Spot Dock automatically supplies power to recharge Spot's batteries when the robot is seated correctly on the dock connectors. Power flows by means of an interlock circuit, which is broken when Spot stands to undock. -
Page 12: Em Radiation Considerations
Spot and/or the Spot Dock. 2.4. Noise Spot Dock generates a minimal amount of noise. The dock has two cooling fans, and it is normal to hear the fans spinning while the dock is operating. No special PPE is required as a result of the noise generated by the Spot Dock. - Page 13 Spot Dock must be protected from spills and exposure to excessive humidity. • Spot Dock must be protected from exposure to temperature extremes outside its general range. • Do not manually disable the rear tower interlocks. This exposes a potential electrical hazard.
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Page 14: Transport, Handling, And Storage
3.1. Transport Spot Dock is transported in an ordinary carboard box. 3.2. Safe handling Unpacking and moving the Spot Dock is a two-person task. The dock weighs 22 kg. Spot Dock must always be carried by two people prior to installation. WARNING Do not handle the Spot Dock after putting it into service. -
Page 15: Setup
Spot from successfully docking, undocking, or launching or completing Autowalk missions. 4.1. Required clearances Spot dock must be installed in a dedicated area with sufficient space for Spot to approach, turn, and navigate itself automatically onto and off of the dock. Clearance requirements: •... -
Page 16: Mount Spot Dock To The Floor
Spot reserves AprilTag fiducials in the range of 520-549 for Spot Dock self-recharging stations. The dock is shipped with 30 fiducial stickers covering this range. Every Spot Dock you install in Spot's operating area must use a unique dock fiducial. -
Page 17: Connect Spot Dock To Power And Ethernet
4.5. Connect Spot Dock to power and Ethernet In addition to charging Spot's battery, the Spot Dock can provide a pass-through connection for Spot's rear Ethernet port. This allows Spot to connect to your wired network while docked, for instance to upload inspection data or performance logs. - Page 18 ® Spot Dock Instructions for Use WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire: • Use a properly grounded outlet. Do not use ground adapters or replace the plug. • Do not touch uninsulated parts of the output connector or battery terminals. •...
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Page 19: Use Of The Machine
Spot to power and Ethernet. CAUTION Do not operate Spot with a visibly damaged Spot Dock. For details on what to do with a damaged dock, see Maintenance. Docking and undocking involve automatic robot locomotion and physical contact between Spot and the Spot Dock. - Page 20 In case of a fall or lateral displacement, sensitive equipment could be damaged. Ensure the area around the Spot Dock is clear and remove any sensitive electrical equipment. Do not try to recover Spot from any instability. Do not approach Spot in any circumstance to attempt any troubleshooting during docking and undocking.
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Page 21: Maintenance
6. Maintenance 6.1. Service and repair Do not attempt to service or repair Spot or the Spot Dock yourself. If errors or other issues persist during charging or docking and undocking, Spot or the Spot Dock may need attention from Boston Dynamics Support engineers. Include the following information when contacting Support: •... -
Page 22: Exterior Cleaning
• Do not use strong solvents. • Do not spray or submerge Spot Dock in water. Exposure to excessive moisture will permanently damage Spot Dock. 6.3.2. Inspect and clean the charging connector The Spot Dock charging connector is located inside the rear alignment tower, beneath the connector cover doors. - Page 23 ® Spot Dock Instructions for Use After cleaning, examine the connector and charging port again for any damage such as bent, missing, or broken components. If any damage is found during periodic maintenance, contact Boston Dynamics Support. © 2024 Boston Dynamics, Inc. Version 1.2 Original Instructions...
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Page 24: Declarations And Marking
Product and function: This is a power supply used as a charging dock for the Spot robot. s/n:BD‑<Y><#########> Model: 04‑00150139‑xxx where xxxx may be Spot Dock any letter A to Z, number 0 to 9 or blank Y =last digit of the year denoting country or cosmetic differences <#########>... -
Page 25: Labels
Authorised Representative Waltham, MA (USA) July 6, 2022 7.2. Labels The following labels and nameplates appear on Spot Dock. Labels are located on the rear face of the dock electrical cabinet. Spot Dock nameplate and label © 2024 Boston Dynamics, Inc. -
Page 26: Appendix A: Supplemental Information
Dock and undock Spot Connect Spot https://support.bostondynamics.com/s/ to Your Ethernet Setup article/Connect-Spot-to-Your-Ethernet- Network Network-49938 Dock and Undock https://support.bostondynamics.com/s/ Dock and undock Spot Spot article/Dock-and-Undock-Spot-49947 About the Spot Dock https://support.bostondynamics.com/s/ Spot Anatomy Self-Charging Station article/Spot-Anatomy-49915 © 2024 Boston Dynamics, Inc. Version 1.2 Original Instructions...
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