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Ava 500 IT Administrator's Guide
Site Changes After Installation
Layout Changes
A layout change could be anything from changing the partitions in a block of cubicles to a complete reconstruction
of an area. Layout changes without corresponding changes to the robot's map may cause the Ava 500 to not
perform effectively.
If layout changes to the Ava 500's site are planned, the customer must provide a PDF of the revised floor plan.
This will serve as the basis for planning discussions. An iRobot engineer evaluates the change and determines
what is required to accommodate it. In the event of significant changes, the customer is asked to appoint a project
manager to work with iRobot to define the requirements for the revised map, coordinate on-site mapping, and
verify that the requirements have been met.
The nature of the layout changes determine both whether or not the Ava 500 can remain operational, and the
scope of the mapping update. For example:
The change will have only a minor effect on the Ava 500's operation.
While the space is under construction,
the Ava 500 remains operational. iRobot may mark the work area on the robot's internal map so that the Ava 500
does not drive into it. One or more destinations may not be available. Once construction is complete, iRobot can
update the map remotely.
The change will have a significant effect on the Ava 500's operation, but is restricted to part of the site.
The Ava 500's charging station location as well as some of its destinations and the paths to them are all
unchanged. The construction does not affect wireless access coverage. While the space is under construction,
the Ava 500 remains operational in the unaffected area. iRobot marks the work area so that the Ava 500 does not
drive into it. Destinations and presets in the work area are removed and the work area is masked off in the
application map. Once construction is complete and the new destinations and presets have been defined, iRobot
will map the changed space. This may require an engineer on site. The mask in the application map is then
removed.
The change will have a significant effect on the Ava 500's operation and impacts the entire site.
While the
space is under construction the robot should be taken offline and stored. The site is no longer available through
the Ava 500 App. A new charging station location may be required. If the wireless infrastructure is also being
changed, iRobot will determine if a change to the robot configuration is required. Once construction is complete
and the new destinations and presets have been defined, iRobot will send an engineer on site to map the site and
reconfigure the robot if needed. After mapping is complete, the Ava 500 is returned to service and remote users
once again have access to the site.
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