Control Stations; Docking Stations - ExRobotics ExR-1 Operating Manual

Robots may be supplied with optional accessories from the following list:
One or two light modules with three LEDs pointing in the same directions as the cameras.
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A Crowcon IR MAX or a Simtronics GD10-P00 sensor that detects hydrocarbon gases.
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A Falco 1.1 sensor that detects VOCs (volatile organic compounds – see Wikipedia).
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A Honeywell 3000 Mk II sensor that detects toxic gases.
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An Infrared Leak Detection Module which is built around a FLIR G300a camera.
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A hazard warning beacon. If fitted, the beacon will be permanently illuminated when the
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robot is away from the docking station.
A power socket. This is supplied with a quick charger that can be plugged into the socket.
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3.

Control Stations

Robots can be controlled using PCs or smart phones (Apple or Samsung phones are
recommended). This guide describes the PC configuration which requires:
A laptop with a screen resolution of at least 1920 x 1080 and Google Chrome.
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A gamepad for driving the robot (Xbox is recommended).
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A mouse or trackpad for operating the cursor on the PC's screen.
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4.

Docking Stations

The robot automatically charges itself. At the end of a mission the operative should approach
the docking station in "slow speed" mode and in the direction indicated in the diagram below.
Provided the robot is reasonably straight and central when approaching the docking station, the
robot will automatically align the charging plates using the plastic strips under its hull.
Once the front of the robot's hull is pressing against the front of the docking station the
operative should stop driving forwards, activate the emergency stop switch on the control
screen and deactivate the "Keep Awake" setting. The robot will automatically enter "In Dock"
and "Charger Connected" status, and charge itself.
When the robot is charging on the docking station it "sleeps" to conserve power and to reduce
4G network charges. It takes 2 days to charge a fully-depleted battery. The battery level is
reported every 18 minutes.
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ExR-1 Robot
Operating Guide
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