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5.1.1 Work Mode
The robot randomly mows the area inside the periph-
eral wire at a normal mowing speed of 2.2 mph
(1.0 m/s).
When the robot approaches the peripheral wire it
slows down and passes over the wire. The coil senses a
change in phase. This causes the robot to stop, move in
reverse, turn through a defined angle, then continue in
a new direction.
In an area of long grass the robot will automatically
reduce speed and start mowing in spiral pattern until it
senses that the grass is short. It will then continue in
normal operating mode.
When the robot contacts and obstacle it will maneuver
away from it.
5.1.2 Go To Charging Station Mode
When working, the robot checks the current conditions
and its programmed instructions. Examples are:
•
the battery needs to be charged
•
programmed mowing time has ended (for
multi-field installations, this corresponds to the
mowing schedule for the field which the robot is
currently mowing)
•
a remote command has been issued
As a result of the condition or programmed instruction,
the robot will return to the charging station and enter
the charge mode.
1 – Peripheral wire
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