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Boston Acoustics Spot Station Instructions For Use Manual

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Station Instructions for Use
Safety and Operations Manual
Version 1.0 Original Instructions
February 2025

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  • Page 1 ® Spot Station Instructions for Use Safety and Operations Manual Version 1.0 Original Instructions February 2025...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2025 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.1.2. Ground Anchors ..................27 5.2. Connect Electrical Power to the Spot Station ..........29 5.3. Connect the Spot Station to Your Ethernet Network ........30 5.4. Install the Spot Dock Inside the Spot Station ........... 30 5.5. Affix an RFID Tag to the Spot Robot ..............31 5.6.
  • Page 4 ® Spot Station Instructions for Use 6.3. Troubleshooting ....................37 6.3.1. Spot Door Faults ..................37 6.3.1.1. Door Blocked .................. 37 6.3.1.2. Door Stuck ..................37 6.3.1.3. Door Fails to Respond to Docking Or Undocking ......38 6.3.2. Circuit Breaker Faults ................38 6.3.2.1.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Read, understand, and comply with this document before initial use of the Spot Station to reduce risk of injuries or damage to yourself, the Spot robot, the Spot Dock, the Spot Station, or other property.

  • Page 6: Manufacturer Information

    ® Spot Station Instructions for Use 1.2. Manufacturer Information The Spot Dock is manufactured by Advanced Automation on behalf of Boston Dynamics. Advanced Automation, LLC Boston Dynamics, Inc. 27 Production Dr. 200 Smith St. Dover, NH 03820 Waltham, MA 02451 +1 844-754-3292 +1 617-868-5600 ©...

  • Page 7: Key Terminology

    An enclosure for compatible models of the Spot Dock and Spot robot. The Spot Station Spot Station houses the dock and shelters the robot from the elements during recharging. Any person trained and authorized to manually operate, repair, handle, or supervise the automatic operation of Spot.

  • Page 8: Legend Of Hazard Labels

    ® Spot Station Instructions for Use Term Definition Specially designed images similar to QR codes that Spot uses to match its internal map to the world around it. Fiducials are required at the beginning of every mission. Spot recognizes AprilTag fiducials that meet the Fiducials following requirements: •...

  • Page 9: About The Spot Station

    Major features of the Spot Station. The Spot Station is an outdoor enclosure that shelters the Boston Dynamics Spot robot while charging at a Spot Dock installed inside the station. The station is equipped with an automatic door and an RFID-based proximity detection system to allow Spot to enter and leave the enclosure as needed during operation.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    ® Spot Station Instructions for Use 2.1. Specifications Dimensions of the Spot Station. External dimensions • Length – 2100 mm • Width – 1225 mm (1300 mm including lifting features) • Height – 1820 mm • Step height – 130 to 220 mm (adjustable) •...

  • Page 11: Accessories

    Lightning – NFPA 780 2.2. Accessories The Spot Station ships with an accessory case which includes several required and optional components necessary for proper installation and use of the equipment. The accessory case is a black portable waterproof protective hard case measuring 56 cm x 40.5 cm x 21.5 cm.

  • Page 12: Ingress And Egress

    Station Instructions for Use 2.3. Ingress and Egress Doors on the Spot Station. The Spot Station has two doors: • Spot door – A mechanically-driven overhead door at the front of the enclosure that can be raised and lowered manually or automatically. This door is designed for the use of the Spot robot.

  • Page 13: Electrical System

    WARNING Do not enter the enclosure during docking or undocking. If a robot attempts to enter the Spot Station while you are inside, leave immediately through the maintenance door. Ensure Spot is powered off or that the motor lockout is set whenever anyone is inside the enclosure with the robot present.

  • Page 14: Hvac System

    The heating thermostat is not adjustable. It is factory-set to 45°F. 2.6. Spot Charging Dock The Spot Station is designed to have a Spot Dock installed inside it. During operation, Spot will automatically dock and undock as it enters and leaves the Spot Station.

  • Page 15: Rfid Proximity Detection System

    2.8. Exterior Lights and Sounds The Spot Station includes several amber LED status lights on the outside of the enclosure, as well as a buzzer that is factory-set to produce sounds at a volume of 80 to 85 dB at 5 meters.

  • Page 16: Interior Lighting

    ® Spot Station Instructions for Use 2.9. Interior Lighting The interior of the enclosure is lit by two LED lamps. These lamps are illuminated at all times while the station is powered on. CAUTION Do not turn off or tamper with the interior lighting. The Spot robot requires illumination to recognize the Spot Dock fiducial and navigate inside the enclosure.

  • Page 17: Product Safety Overview

    Any use other than housing a Spot Dock and sheltering a Spot robot during recharging. 3.3. Noise The Spot Station includes a buzzer that is factory-set to produce sounds at a volume of 80 to 85 dB at 5 meters. The maximum buzzer volume is 105 dB at 1 meter.

  • Page 18: Fire, Explosion, And Hazardous Materials

    Battery fires create toxic fumes and cannot be put out with conventional fire extinguishers or water. 3.5. Pinch Points Pinch points are present on the Spot Station at these locations: • Maintenance door – This door is unpowered and swings freely on its hinges. To avoid sudden closing of the door due to wind or contact with a moving object while a person is accessing the interior of the station, use the attached locking pin to secure the door in the fully open position.

  • Page 19: Entrapment

    ® Spot Station Instructions for Use To avoid pinch points, observe the following precautions: • Move slowly and keep body parts clear when closing the maintenance door. • Use the attached locking pin to secure the maintenance door in the fully open position when accessing the enclosure.
  • Page 20 ® Spot Station Instructions for Use Locking tab and pin for the maintenance door. It is also possible, but not recommended, to exit the station via the Spot door. Do this only if it is impossible to escape via the maintenance door. Ensure the door is fully open before exiting. To escape via the Spot door: •...

  • Page 21: General Warnings

    Ensure Spot is powered off or that the motor lockout is set whenever anyone is inside the enclosure with the robot present. • The Spot Station is not designed for prolonged human occupancy. People should be inside only when necessary to manually operate the Spot door or perform maintenance. •...

  • Page 22: Transport, Handling, And Storage

    4.1. Lifting Methods The Spot Station can be lifted by a forklift or pallet jack from all four sides of the base, or from above by a crane or other overhead lifting method using the lifting eyes bolted to the exterior corners.

  • Page 23: Forklift Or Pallet Jack

    Store unused RFID tags in the provided electrostatic discharge (ESD) shielded zip-top bag. This protects the tags from electrostatic damage and prevents them from being unexpectedly activated by the RFID gateway on the Spot Station. Ensure the bag is properly sealed to prevent dust or contaminants from entering.
  • Page 24 ® Spot Station Instructions for Use Place the sealed ESD bag inside the provided storage case to protect the tags from physical damage, moisture, and temperature variations. Store the case in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to maintain the tags’ adhesive quality and electronic integrity. ©...

  • Page 25: Setup

    5. Setup 5.1. Spot Station Placement The Spot Station must be placed on dry and level ground, with sufficient clearances and access to power. Ensure there is a clear path for personnel and equipment to safely approach the installation site. When selecting a location, follow general guidelines for placing the Spot Dock and ensure Spot can reliably navigate to and from the location.
  • Page 26 ® Spot Station Instructions for Use Spot Station clearances. Environmental considerations • If possible, select a location that is shaded or out of full sunlight to reduce heat exposure and minimize solar load on the HVAC system. This will significantly reduce energy consumption and reduce UV exposure on external coatings.

  • Page 27: Site Preparation

    Reseat the caps after making adjustments. 5.1.2. Ground Anchors The Spot Station can be secured to the ground to prevent unwanted movement. For soft ground, use the four provided ground anchors and webbed straps. For concrete surfaces, use the eight ground anchor points in the bottom flange.
  • Page 28 Tighten all four straps progressively, ensuring that all ground anchors remain firmly seated in the soil. To anchor the Spot Station to a concrete surface: Select appropriate concrete anchors to ensure firm installation. Ensure the anchors are sized correctly for the ground anchor points in the bottom flange of the station.

  • Page 29: Connect Electrical Power To The Spot Station

    Power and Ethernet ports on the rear exterior of the Spot Station. A NEMA L14‑30P male receptacle is located on the rear of the Spot Station for providing power to the Industrial Control Panel located inside the enclosure. This is the only way to bring power to the product.

  • Page 30: Connect The Spot Station To Your Ethernet Network

    Station Instructions for Use 5.3. Connect the Spot Station to Your Ethernet Network The Spot Station can provide a pass-through connection Ethernet for the Spot Dock, which in turn provides a pass-through connection for Spot’s Ethernet port. The station itself is not an endpoint on your network, and an Ethernet connection is not required for the station to operate.

  • Page 31: Affix An Rfid Tag To The Spot Robot

    5.5. Affix an RFID Tag to the Spot Robot The Spot Station ships with several paired RFID tags that can be affixed to Spot robots. Use one tag per robot. Place the tag on Spot’s top panel at either the front or rear of the robot. Rear placement is recommended.

  • Page 32: Add Or Remove Paired Rfid Tags

    ® Spot Station Instructions for Use Possible RFID tag locations on Spot. To affix an RFID tag to Spot: Clean the mounting surface with a dry or slightly damp cloth to remove dust, dirt, or oil. Allow the surface to dry completely before applying the RFID tag. Carefully peel off the protective backing from the adhesive side of the RFID tag.
  • Page 33 ® Spot Station Instructions for Use Exposed RFID gateway buttons. Button controls • P1 – Scroll up or increase digit • P2 – Scroll down or decrease digit • P3 – Select or move right • P4 – Go back or move left NOTICE Before adding or removing a tag, ensure all other RFID tags are at least 10 meters away from the reader or stored in an RFID-blocking bag to prevent accidentally...
  • Page 34 ® Spot Station Instructions for Use Scroll and select a method to add or delete tag: Add/Delete Tag – Add or delete a single tag by presenting it to the RFID reader. Add/Delete Tag Block – Add or delete multiple tags with consecutive serial numbers, starting with the tag presented to the RFID reader.

  • Page 35: Use Of The Machine

    6. Use of the Machine 6.1. Turn Spot Station On and Off Power to the Spot Station is controlled by the rotary disconnect handle located on the front of the Industrial Control Panel inside the enclosure. Power switch for the Spot Station.

  • Page 36: Spot Door Operation

    Spot Dock when Spot docks or undocks. The door will open when: • The Spot Station’s RFID reader detects a paired tag nearby, indicating that a Spot robot is approaching. • Spot undocks from the Spot Dock, indicating that the robot is preparing to leave the station.

  • Page 37: Manual Operation

    Spot Station are determined by Spot’s normal behaviors as it attempts to navigate to and dock with a Spot Dock, and by the Spot Station’s detection of the RFID tag affixed to the robot or the voltage drawn by the Spot Dock.

  • Page 38: Door Fails To Respond To Docking Or Undocking

    If the Spot door does not respond to Spot docking or undocking with the Spot dock, check that the dock power cable is connected to the receptacle on the bottom of the Spot Station electrical cabinet. The Spot Station can only detect voltage changes from this receptacle.
  • Page 39 If the circuit breaker continues to trip, disconnect the power cord from the Spot Station and contact Boston Dynamics Support immediately. Do not attempt to use the Spot Station until it has been repaired. © 2024 Boston Dynamics, Inc. Version 1.0 Original Instructions...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    7. Maintenance 7.1. Service and Repair Do not attempt to service or repair Spot, the Spot Dock, or the Spot Station yourself. If errors or other issues persist during use of the station, your equipment may need attention from Boston Dynamics Support engineers. Include the following information when contacting Support: •...

  • Page 41: Electrical Panel Access

    HVAC system. To remove dust or dirt from the hot side heat sinks: Turn off the main system disconnect located inside the Spot Station on the front of the Industrial Control Panel. Unplug the Spot Station from power if a plug is present. Re-install any covers that may be present when the system is unplugged and move any disconnected cables away from the enclosure.
  • Page 42 Only a qualified electrician should access or modify the electrical panel. The only service a qualified electrician should perform is the resetting of miniature breakers. If the Spot Station is not working properly, disconnect the power cord from the Spot Station and contact Boston Dynamics Support immediately. Do not attempt to use the Spot Station until it has been repaired.

  • Page 43: Compliance Information

    ® Spot Station Instructions for Use 8. Compliance Information The Spot Station includes the following components, all of which are located inside the enclosure: • UL Listed Electrical Control Panel • FCC Part 68 Certified RFID reader system (FCC ID: 2AUVK‑SLR12) 8.1. Labels...
  • Page 44 ® Spot Station Instructions for Use Spot Station manufacturer label. © 2024 Boston Dynamics, Inc. Version 1.0 Original Instructions...

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