Introduction; Robots - ExRobotics ExR-1 Operating Manual

1.

Introduction

This document is one of two that will help operators to use their ExR-1 robots safely and
effectively. The documents are the "ExR-1 Robot Operating Instructions" and the "ExR-1 Robot
Operating Guide". The former focuses on the safe operation of the robot especially with respect
to its use in potentially explosive gas environments. The latter provides additional information
about the robot and its use. If there's a conflict between the documents, the instructions will
always prevail.
This robot operating guide:
Describes each key part of the robot system:
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Robots.

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Control stations that are used to communicate with the robot.
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Docking stations that recharge the robots' batteries.
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Cloud software that enables users to interact with robots.
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Recommends how robot operatives should be trained.
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Presents the steps required when deploying robots.
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Provides advice for operating robots.
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The guide will be updated and sent to robot fleet managers as new robot hardware and software
is deployed.
2. Robots
Once deployed, users will have little reason to interact with robots. However, the major
components are shown on the drawing below. Robot specifications are included in Section 10.
The only controls mounted on each robot are the red emergency stop switch and the black
on/off switch. When the red emergency stop switch is pressed downwards it immobilises the
drive motors. The robot can't be driven until the switch is released by rotating it and letting it
spring upwards. When the black switch is rotated anticlockwise to the "off" position the power
supply to all components (except some circuits in the electronics box) is shut-off.
ExRobotics B.V.
ExR-1 Robot
Operating Guide
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Version No.: 11 Ian Peerless
Date:
2020-03-31 Page 4 of 23