Omron Enterprise Manager 2100, User Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Enterprise Manager 2100
Callout Description
6 Connection to the Ethernet port on the Enterprise Manager 2100
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Operations management and control software such as a warehouse management
system (WMS) or manufacturing execution system (MES).
8 Operator’s terminal, running the MobilePlanner software.
Figure 1-2. Enterprise Manager 2100 Appliance
1.2 Number of AIVs Supported by an Enterprise Manager
2100
The software license for a single Enterprise Manager 2100 supports an absolute limit of 100
AIVs. The actual number of AIVs that you can manage effectively is subject to practical oper-
ational constraints. Each robot consumes computing and communication resources. The more
complicated and dynamic the environment, the more resources an individual AIV consumes.
The following considerations apply when planning for the number of AIVs that your appli-
ance can support.
The Workspace Map
Your Enterprise Manager 2100 can support more AIVs if the characteristics of your workspace
map are as follows:
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The map is relatively small and well-defined with adequate physical features to facil-
itate autonomous navigation. Taking time to refine your map enables your EM2100 to
support a larger number of AIVs.
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The area where AIVs operate is static, and workspace map features have greater per-
manence. If the workspace changes constantly and contains many temporary or moving
obstacles (such as fork-lift trucks and people) then your EM2100 can support fewer
AIVs.
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There is minimal interaction between AIVs at goals or choke points such as doors and
corridors.
Using path planning map features (such as preferred lines) to organize and segregate AIVs
can increase the potential number of supported AIVs.
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