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System Start-up Manual. GUARDIAN-WAM Platform
again until it is restarted. Pressing this button restarts/resets
the security system.
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Each emergency stop button cuts power to both motors.
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The robot computer indicator/button indicates that the
Guardian computer is on. Pressing this button enables power
to the Guardian PC.
1.1.3. Start-up sequence
Please follow these steps:
1) Turn on the “power” switch to supply the whole system with
electricity. It will turn on the “restart indicator” light.
2) Press the “Restart” button to enable motor power.
3) Press the “CPU Start” button to start the Guardian’s robot control
computer.
4) After the computer boots, it is possible to connect to the system
remotely via WiFi or directly via wired Ethernet.
1.1.4. Emergency Stop
The Guardian robot has an emergency stop system that cuts
power to any mobile element that might injure a person or cause
damage to the robot’s environment. In order to activate the security
system, push either one of the emergency buttons located on the
back cover.
Figure 3 - Emergency stop
It is strongly recommended to keep the emergency stop
pressed whenever any maintenance operation is being done to the
robot such as adjusting the camera, installing new components, or
servicing the drive train. This will prevent injury or damage due to
unexpected movement of the robot.
To recover the system from the emergency stop mode, please
follow these steps:
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Ensure that it is safe to enable the robot at this time.
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Turn the emergency stop buttons clockwise until they
release (about 1/8 of a turn).
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Push the “Restart” button located on the back panel.
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