CHAPTER 2. MPO-700
2.4. TRANSPORT
2.3.5.3 Connectors
See chapter
(page 30).
2.4 Transport
2.4.1 Packaging
The mobile robot MPO-700 is packed in a rugged wooden box which can be reused for future transports. If the original
box cannot be used anymore it is recommended to build a new box of similar design.
The base plate of the box has to be strong enough to carry the robot and to take asymmetric forces, e.g. when
moving the box with a forklift. When packing the robot it has to be secured against unintended slipping by sufficient
cushioning. In order to prevent dust and dirt from the cushioning material to affect the MPO-700, the robot should be
wrapped in plastic foil prior to packing.
Tip:
Depending on the cushioning material it might be advisable to remove the key switch and to transport it
separately in order to avoid damages to the key or the switch. Further information on the control elements can be
found at
(page 11).
It is recommended to remove the battery from the mobile platform if possible. This will eliminate the forces that effect
the parts carrying the battery and the battery cover. If the battery cannot easily be removed from the robot, e.g. due to
an overall cover, the battery should be supported and fixed in position by wooden bars or other appropriate means.
2.4.2 Unpacking the Robot
If the robot is shipped in the original transport box only the lid should be removed. Then all small components and the
cushioning material can be taken out.
Once the robot is free of all cushioning it can be lifted out of the transport box. This should be done by at least two
people taking hold of the bottom side of the platform. The best places for holding the robot are the areas beside the
Omni Drive Modules.
Warning:
Never try to lift the robot by holding it at the laser scanner or the control elements! None of these
components has been designed for lifting forces and they may be damaged.
2.4.3 Short Distance Transport
For short distances the MPO-700 can also be transported in the trunk of a car without the wooden box. It must still be
secured against sliding and should never be driven outdoors. If the MPO-700 is transported in a car, the battery should
be removed to increase transport safety and to reduce wear of the battery cover and carrier parts.
If the robot has to be moved across uneven or dirty grounds, e.g. to and from a parking area, it is best put onto a
creeper and pushed carefully and slowly.
Warning:
Never leave the robot unattended and / or unsecured when it is on a rolling carrier. Avoid slopes and
any unevenness that might block the wheels of the carrier.
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