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Safety information
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | NAV-LOC
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Safety information
2.1
General safety notes
The following safety notes must always be observed regardless of specific application conditions:
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The device must only be mounted, commissioned, operated, and maintained by professionally
qualified personnel.
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Electrical connections with peripheral devices must only be made when the voltage supply is dis-
connected.
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The device is only to be operated when mounted in a fixed position on a vehicle.
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The device voltage supply must be protected in accordance with the specifications.
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The specified ambient conditions must be observed at all times.
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The electrical connections to peripheral devices must be screwed on or clamped correctly.
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The cooling fins must not be covered or restricted in their functionality.
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The pin assignment of pre-assembled cables must be checked and adjusted if necessary.
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These operating instructions must be made available to the operating personnel and kept ready to
hand.
2.2
Hazard warnings and operational safety
NAV-LOC uses a 2D LiDAR sensor that contains a laser light source as data source. LEDs are used for
indication in the SIM. Please note the respective warning information in the respective operating in-
structions.
2.3
Intended use
NAV-LOC is used for detecting the position of manned or automated guided vehicles (AGVs) on the
programmed route and is used to localize the AGV. The 2D LiDAR sensor is attached to the AGV and
continuously measures the surrounding contour. NAV-LOC determines its own position from the contour
data and a previously created map related to the optical axis of the 2D LiDAR sensor used and the
orientation. The vehicle computer can use this to correct deviations from the course of the AGV in order
to keep it on the planned route.
NAV-LOC is intended for localizing indoors (halls and rooms) and is not suitable for use outdoors.
Ethernet is used to connect the system to the AGV vehicle control.
Setup and parameterization require various technical skills, depending on how the device is used.
IMPORTANT
In the event of any other usage or modification to the components such as the 2D LiDAR sensor or the
SIM, e.g., due to opening the housing during mounting and electrical installation, or to the SICK soft-
ware, any claims against SICK AG under the warranty will be rendered void.
Depending on the vehicle and surroundings, the local safety requirements must be complied and pro-
tected with safety laser scanners or other measures may be necessary. The laser positioning system is
not used for collision avoidance with other objects.
2.4
Improper use
Use of the device is generally only permitted in the ambient conditions specified in the technical data.
NAV-LOC is not suitable for certain application conditions, including:
Use in areas with explosive atmosphere (hazardous area)
Use in safety-related applications, particularly the use of the localization system for collision avoid-
ance, e.g., the positions detected by NAV-LOC are not to be viewed as safe in terms of the Machin-
ery Directive
Use in extreme ambient conditions (see technical data)
Use under water or in a corrosive atmosphere
