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Autonomous Hard Floor Scrubber Cobi 18

User Manual

About Safety Precautions

Precautions presented here are intended to prevent harm to the user and other persons as well as

damage to property. Always observe the precautions. ICE Cobotics shall not be liable for any damages

incurred by the user or any third party who fails to follow any of these safety precautions and as

a result of the malfunctioning, misoperation, trouble, etc. experienced by the machine, battery, or

battery charger. This manual also gives safety precautions, correct handling procedures, and other

regulatory information for using the machine, battery, and battery charger. Precautions given herein

do not cover all possible situations that may arise. The safety of the operator and of passing and

nearby persons is a priority in any situation (the machine is not operating normally, it has fallen over,

etc.).

Always observe precautions regarding machine installation and use, and store this manual where

it can always be referred to. In the following emergencies, immediately press the emergency stop

button and turn off the main power switch.

• The machine is in a hazardous state. (example: emitting smoke, is inoperable, has fallen over, etc.)

• The machine has come close to inflicting harm on surrounding persons or property.

• The machine is operating (behaving) unpredictably or is moving differently than given in this

manual.

Description of Symbols

The following symbol categories explain the level of harm or damage that may occur if indications are

not observed and equipment is used incorrectly.

Read the guide after thoroughly understanding the indications.

*1 Serious injury refers to loss of eyesight, injury, burns (high-temperature, low-temperature),

electric shock, bone fracture, poisoning, etc. with lasting aftereffects and requiring hospitalization and

long-term hospital visits for treatment.

*2 Slight injury refers to injury, burns, electric shock, etc. although hospitalization and long-term

hospital visits for treatment are not required.

*3 Physical damage refers to damage extending to residence and property as well as livestock and

pets.

DANGER

Indicates a “probability of immediate danger of death or serious injury

” with

incorrect handling.

WARNING

Indicates a “possibility of death or serious injury

” with incorrect handling.

CAUTION

Indicates a “possibility of slight injury

and a probability of only physical damage

”

with incorrect handling.

Safety Precautions

Summary of Contents for Cobi 18

Page 1: ...Subscribe to Smarter Cleaning 8490040 REV 01 07 2022 Cobi 18 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...der or damage the functions of the Navigation System Cobi 18 should only be used by trained operators in controlled restricted and approved environments Approved environments shall also be limited to cleaning areas with adequate cellular communication signals permitting cellular data communicating with the machine to enable periodic safety related updates The operator must be mindful when using Co...

Page 3: ...sories 15 Machine Specifications 16 Machine Setup and Installation 17 22 Machine Operation in Autonomous Mode 23 32 Best Practices for Autonomous Mode 33 34 Navigation System 35 38 Manual Mode Operation 39 40 Machine Maintenance 41 46 Battery Battery Charger 47 Troubleshooting 48 Fault Code Solution 49 50 Wiring Diagram 51 52 Declaration of Conformity 53 Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ...chine is in a hazardous state example emitting smoke is inoperable has fallen over etc The machine has come close to inflicting harm on surrounding persons or property The machine is operating behaving unpredictably or is moving differently than given in this manual Description of Symbols The following symbol categories explain the level of harm or damage that may occur if indications are not obse...

Page 5: ...r or drop when moving or transporting it Do not expose the machine to dust in large amounts sand snow ice water humidity saltwater environments or brine mist example ocean environment shore environment etc Do not expose to warm air from a dryer etc bring into a sauna or splash with hot water with a purpose such as drying equipment May cause overheating fire electric shock smoke ignition malfunctio...

Page 6: ...om i SYNERGY Not observing this may lead to an accident involving the user third persons surrounding objects etc Use the machine with its wheels always in contact with the floor When using the machine in manual cleaning mode avoid abrupt operation except where unavoidable When the machine is not in use store it in a safe location Only use power cord appropriate for the country where machine is bei...

Page 7: ...emove the battery from the machine please turn off the ON OFF switch of the battery first then unplug the battery connector and gently pull out the battery If the machine is not in use for a long time recharge the battery regularly CAUTION Always keep the battery door open while charging to allow for proper ventilation Always unplug the charger when not in use or when servicing the machine If the ...

Page 8: ...pect the packaging for any damage do not discard the packaging and related materials Securely store the packaging as it will be required when storing the machine for a long period of time 1 Check the packaging for any damage immediately report to the carrier if any damage is found 2 Remove the 4 clips that hold the upper box onto the base Clip ...

Page 9: ...anual Unpacking the Machine 3 With 2 persons hold the handholds on the outer box pull it up and remove it completely 4 Remove the accessory boxes stored on the top of the packaging it includes Main brush Squeegee Mop Side brushes and Hopper Handhold ...

Page 10: ...ing the Machine 5 Continue to remove the packaging materials including the upper foam and corner supports fully exposing the machine 6 With 2 people hold the hand holder on the machine pull it up and remove it from the bottom box then set it on the floor gently ...

Page 11: ...he protective film from the Binocular Camera Module and 3DTOF 8 Gently lay the machine on its back on the floor with its front facing upwards remove the protective film from the cliff sensors unpacking is done DANGER If the protective film is not removed the machine may not work properly ...

Page 12: ...el 13 Side Brush Right 14 Side Door Right 15 Traction Wheel 16 Machine Lifting Point 17 Tank 18 Turn Signal Left Rear 19 Go Stop Button 20 Touch Screen 21 E Stop Button 22 Main Power Switch 23 Rubber Stand 24 Turn Signal Right Rear 25 Door Battery Compartment 26 Window Battery Charging Status 27 Mop Lock Unlock Button 28 Mop 29 Squeegee 30 Cap Vacuum Motor Exhaust 31 Rear Caster Wheel 32 Hopper 33...

Page 13: ...ket Dirty Water 41 Rubber Socket Filter 42 Filter 43 Rubber Socket Vacuum Motor 44 Seal Recovery Tank Cover 45 Solution Tank Cap 46 Float Housing Vacuum Motor Shut off 47 Vacuum Standpipe Assy 48 Dirty Water Standpipe Assy 49 Debris Collector 50 Recovery Tank 51 Handle Tank 52 Solution Recovery Tank Assy 53 Drain Plug Clean Water 54 Drain Plug Dirty Water Machine Components 39 40 41 42 43 44 47 45...

Page 14: ...med Task Icon 5 Time 6 i SYNERGY Cloud Connect Status User Interface Instructions 7 Communication Signal Status 8 Battery Condition Meter 9 Mapping Switch Autonomous Mode 10 1 Step Icon Autonomous Mode 11 ECO MAX Icon Manual Mode 12 1 Step Icon Manual Mode 1 5 7 8 2 3 4 9 10 1 5 7 8 2 3 4 11 12 Autonomous Mode Manual Mode 6 6 ...

Page 15: ...Autonomous Hard Floor Scrubber Cobi 18 User Manual Machine Accessories Included Accessories delivered with the machine Side Brush x 2 Main Brush x 1 Hopper x 1 Squeegee x 1 Mop x 1 Home Location Code x 10 ...

Page 16: ...acity 10 L 2 6 Gal Hopper Capacity In Theory 0 4 L 0 1 Gal Cleaning Path Width 480 mm 18 9 in Productivity Rate Projected 500 m2 5380 ft2 Drive Motor 2 x 60 W 0 08 hp Drive Wheel Size Ø127 mm 6 in Max Travel Speed Autonomous 1 8 Km h 1 1 mph Side Brush Size 2 x Ø100 mm 3 9 in Main Brush Size 70 mm x 330 mm 2 8 in x 13 in Side Brush Motor 2 x 12 W Brush Motor 100 W 0 13 hp 800 RPM Vacuum Motor 300 ...

Page 17: ...nt facing upwards 5 Open the right side door hold the installing hub of the main brush ensure the socket on the end aligns to the drive gear correctly turn left to lock the hub and install the main brush turn right to unlock and remove it 6 Close the right side door gently raise the machine and put it in the upright position DANGER Do not lay the machine down unless the Tank Squeegee and Mop are r...

Page 18: ...and ensure the machine is turned off and the brush deck is in the up position 2 Open the Left side door hold the side brush and ensure the install socket is properly aligned to the drive gear simply push it up to lock and install pull it down to unlock and remove same procedure to install the Right side brush 3 Close the side door ...

Page 19: ...per Installation 1 Check and ensure the machine is turned off and the brush deck is in the up position 2 Open the Right side door hold the hopper on the end and ensure the magnetic surface faces up simply push it in to lock and install pull it out to unlock and remove 3 Close the side door ...

Page 20: ...ion Squeegee Installation and Removal 1 Check and ensure the machine is turned off the squeegee holder is on the up position 2 Hold the squeegee by pinching the 2 ears ensuring the magnetic surface faces upwards simply lift it up to lock and install pull it down to unlock and remove ...

Page 21: ...holder is in the up position 2 Ensure the squeegee is installed on the machine before installing the Mop Assy 3 Attach the microfiber cloth Mop on the mop Holder via hook loop before Installing the Mop Assy 4 Hold the Mop Assy and align the socket on the Mop holder and the hook on the squeegee holder push it down to lock and install the Mop pull it up to unlock and remove ...

Page 22: ...r cavity is the Solution tank Please drain the dirty water if there is still water inside the recovery tank before filling the solution tank 4 Remove the solution tank cap Fill solution tank with clean water and the appropriate cleaning detergent 5 Install tank back on the machine ensuring the rubber stands align to the tank holder base 6 Check around the machine and ensure there are not any water...

Page 23: ... Mode the machine must first read a Home Location Code then you can select to teach a cleaning route or select a cleaning route saved on the Home location code to start work in Autonomous mode Here is the Operation flow chart Pre operation checks Turn on the battery in battery compartment and machine by pressing the power button Select to teach a Cleaning route Select to work in Autonomous mode Af...

Page 24: ...d ensure there are not any air leaks If the parking brake is not working correctly the machine will not work in autonomous mode Please contact ICE Cobotics customer service WARNING 2 Check the cleanliness of all sensors Lidar camera 3DTOF sensors and cliff sensors Clean with microfiber cloth if necessary If the sensors are dirty the machine will not work in autonomous mode Please clean with microf...

Page 25: ...the battery ON OFF switch is turned on and gently close the door 2 Press the main power switch and the touch screen will power up After booting up the main user interface will appear 3 Check the screen for warning messages If a message appers touch the message and follow instructions on how to clear the warning If warning fails to clear please contact ICE Cobotics customer service 4 Autonomous mod...

Page 26: ... where they may be hidden such as walls behind furniture or shelves Mount the Home Location Code level to the ground and approximately 60cm 23 6in off the ground directly in front of the machine Do not place Home Location Codes in a sleeve or cover and do not copy on them or laminate them The machine may not be able to read altered Home Location Codes Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight or ...

Page 27: ...tonomous mode by touching the icon A on the screen 2 Select the cleaning route teach mode by touching the corresponding icon on the screen the UI will enter the Home Location Code scanning interface 3 Push the machine to the front of the Home Location Code and scan it The UI will then enter the cleaning route management interface ...

Page 28: ...ll mode Select the mode you want by touching the corresponding icon 6 Release the handle and push the GO STOP button as shown on the animation on the control panel The vacuum and brush motors will automatically turn on and the machine is now ready to be taught a route Custom route The machine will follow the exact cleaning route it was previously taught Auto fill route Teach the outline of the are...

Page 29: ...u may switch between ECO mode and MAX mode as needed 8 Once the route teaching is finished push the machine back to the location code and direct the front camera to the location code Touch the save icon and the machine will scan the location code and save the new cleaning route 9 When the route has saved successfully push the home icon and return to the Autonomous mode interface The cleaning route...

Page 30: ... Mode 1 Select the Autonomous mode by touching the icon A on the screen 2 Select the Autonomous mode by touching the corresponding icon on the screen the UI will enter the Home Location Code scanning interface 3 Push the machine to the home location code and scan it entering the cleaning route selection interface ...

Page 31: ...r of times you want to run the route and then push tap the check mark to confirm your selection 6 Lock the handle and push the GO STOP button according to the animation on the screen The vacuum and brush motors will turn on and the machine will begin to work in Autonomous mode ECO Mode The machine will work in energy saving mode It is applicable for lighter duty scrubbing or when cleaning in a noi...

Page 32: ...with the cloud server of i SYNERGY in real time while working Cleaning progress can be checked on the i SYNERGY app If human intervention is needed a message will be sent through the app The operator may return to the machine and press the GO STOP button to pause the cleaning process Once the issue has been resolved press the GO STOP button to resume cleaning 9 Upon completion of the route the mac...

Page 33: ... robot from getting stuck in tight spaces 5 For teaching a route using the Custom route mode teach the perimeter of your desired area only The cobot will determine the best way to scrub the interior of the perimeter it just learned 6 Avoid U turns by alternating aisles whenever possible Be mindful of edging too close to obstacles If the area is open and has no obstructions use Custom route mode fo...

Page 34: ...n time water flow and power usage for daily floor maintenance use lower water and power settings for longer water life and battery life Replacing Routes 1 If the environment changes significantly through remodel or permanent fixture move it may be necessary to teach a new route 2 A new route will be needed when the dimensions of the space have changed so much that the scrubber is having trouble na...

Page 35: ...gation Module Positioning Sensor Contains the Stereo Camera and IMU function used for Perceives the Acceleration and Angular velocity of the machine Perceives obstacles in the front of and above the machine and measuring the distance Identify pedestrians and elevators and do logic in advance Detection range 300 5000mm Cannot detect the Glass Mirror 3D ToF Positioning Sensor It is a 3D ToF which is...

Page 36: ...h insufficient monotonous information of environmental structure it may produce large operation deviation such as in a open area no fixed object within 25m range or long corridor without structural texture the size of protrudes or depressions on corridor walls 100mm is regarded as corridor without structural texture and the length should be 25m 7 Reflections mirrors and some lighting may interfere...

Page 37: ...tact ICE Cobotics customer service if issue continues to exist Large deviation in route while running in autonomous mode 1 Ensure there are no new obstructions such as reflections mirrors glass in the environment Remove prior to using machine 2 Check whether the working environment is monotonous and spacious the machine should be not used in this scenario 3 Please contact ICE Cobotics customer ser...

Page 38: ...ontinues to exist Machine not moving in straight line 1 Check and ensure lidar is not damaged and is in the correct position 2 Check and ensure the traction wheels move freely and and are in good working condition 3 Please contact ICE Cobotics customer service if issue continues to exist Main display screen shut down 1 Check and ensure battery is charged Recharge if necessary 2 Check for any loose...

Page 39: ... and the operator will not need to utilize the Home Location Code Pre operation Checks Manual mode pre operation checks are the same as the Autonomous mode checks Please refer to page 23 for details Starting machine Starting the machine in Manual mode is the same as in Autonomous mode Please refer to page 24 for details Manual Mode Operation 1 Tap the Manual Mode icon on the main user interface as...

Page 40: ...below 4 Push the machine to the area you want to clean To prevent any damage to the floor keep machine moving forward while in operation 5 Tap the 1 step start icon to end manual cleaning The brush motor will stop immediately the vacuum motor will shut off after 15 seconds and the screen display will return to the Manual Mode main interface ...

Page 41: ...ntenance is required 1 Turn off the Main power switch and ensure the machine is turned off Daily Maintenance 2 Remove the Tank Assy from the machine and carry it to the service area empty and rinse both the Solution Tank and the Recovery tank 3 Remove the Squeegee Assy from the machine and clean it by flushing it with water then wiping with clean cloth ...

Page 42: ...shing it with water 5 Remove microfiber mop by pulling it off the mop holder Clean and dry before re installing Do not spray the machine exterior directly with water as it may introduce moisture to certain electrical components and cause damage DANGER 6 Re install the tank assembly squeegee hopper and mop on the machine Be sure to install them properly ...

Page 43: ...irt 8 Wipe down machine exterior with damp microfiber cloth 9 Plug battery charger power cord into approved power outlet to charge the battery The battery power button must be on in order for it to charge Keep the battery door open for ventilation 10 Store the machine in an approved area Folding the handle down will set the parking brake for secure storage ...

Page 44: ...ove the water filter on the tank holder and check it for debris build up Flush with clean water to remove debris and reinstall as needed 1 Turn off the Main power switch and ensure the machine is turned off 2 Check the main and side brushes for debris Remove and clean as necessary Reinstall properly ...

Page 45: ...er for debris and damage Debris may be flushed with clean water and replaced If a gasket is damaged it will need to be replaced 6 Check if the Vacuum hose is clogged rinse the Vacuum hose by flushing it with water if necessary 4 Remove the water distributing tube from the machine rinse it by flushing it with water then reinstall ...

Page 46: ... the machine in an approved area Folding the handle down will set the parking brake for secure storage 8 Wipe off all cliff sensors with microfiber cloth and ensure there is no residual dirt 7 Check the recovery tank gasket for debris and damage Gasket may be cleaned by wiping it off with a damp towel Damaged gaskets should be replaced with a new one ...

Page 47: ...t Voltage 100 240 Vac 50 60 Hz Output Voltage 24VDC Charging Current 5A Temperature Humidity 0 40 C 32 104 F 20 55 RH LED GREEN ON Wait for Charging Fully charged LED YELLOW FLASH Charging in progress LED RED FLASH Charging Error 1 Only use the specific battery charger that Cobi 18 was delivered with Do not remove the battery charger unless authorized to do so 2 Always keep the battery door open f...

Page 48: ...no solution flow Water distribution tube clogged Check and rinse the tube Water pump failure Check and replace the water pump Clogged solution tank filter Clean filter by flushing with water Poor water pick up Recovery tank is full Drain recovery tank Clogged float shut off screen located in re covery tank Clean screen Clogged squeegee assembly Clean squeegee assembly Worn squeegee blades Replace ...

Page 49: ...wheel lifted 1 Ensure the machine is operating on a level surface 2 Do not try to lift the machine when the machine is running A3551 Ground slope too step 1 Ensure the machine is operating on a level surface 2 Do not try to lift the machine when the machine is running A3554 Machine close the wall 1 Inspect machine and environment 2 Move machine away from surrounding objects A3556 Run into narrow c...

Page 50: ...led by objects 2 Reboot the machine 3 If the issue remains contact customer service A0991 Scrub deck actuator overload alert 1 Check if the scrub deck actuator is stuck or entangled by objects 2 Reboot the machine 3 If the issue remains contact customer service A1011 Squeegee actuator overload alert 1 Check if the squeegee actuator is stuck or entangled by objects 2 Reboot the machine 3 If the iss...

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Page 52: ...52 Autonomous Hard Floor Scrubber Cobi 18 User Manual Wiring Diagram ...

Page 53: ...tates ICE Cobotics EMEA Airborne Avenue 55 2133 LV Hoofddorp The Netherlands Herewith we declare that the product Cobot Scrubber Model number Cobi 18 Serial number range 60401 000001 60401 999999 is in conformity with the following European Directives and harmonised standards 2006 42 EC 2014 30 EU EN 60335 1 2012 A11 2014 A13 2017 A1 2019 A14 2019 A2 2019 A15 2021 EN 60335 2 72 2012 EN 62233 2008 ...

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