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O perating modes: Active and Fixed
MARC carts operate in two distinct modes. It is important to understand the differences between these modes to ensure
the most value for your unique scenario. Below is a comparison chart, followed by an overview of each mode.
Depending on how you plan to u se each MARC, you have options to most efficiently leverage the benefits of automation
that will help save you the most time possible. Each mode of operation is described below.
Active Map Mode Overview
While in Active Map Mode, all areas MARC travels through will be added to its internal map. This means there are no
‘predefined’ areas where the unit is required to operate within.
In Active Map Mode, MARC units will not remember mapped areas when they are powered down. This includes during a
battery swap. To save the map, the Save Map button should be used, which then puts MARC into the Fixed Map Mode.
Fixed Map Mode Overview
Fixed Map Mode is the most efficient option when you plan to use MARC in a consistent area and can leverage the
saved map for that area.
While in Fixed Map Mode, MARC units must be kept in their mapped area. If they are removed from a known mapped
area, the “Out of mapped area” audio cue will be heard.
Once MARC is in Fixed Map Mode, the map will become saved permanently (until an “Erase Map” process is executed or
the software is updated). Additionally, the unit must now remain in the currently mapped area while operating, or the
message “Out of mapped area” will be heard and the cart will need to be returned to the mapped area for use.
Optionally, the map can be erased, returning MARC to Active Map Mode. In this case, the mapping process must be
redone.
The Save Map button is used to save the currently mapped area and used to indicate the current map
status. The button appears grey if there is currently not a saved map (Active Map Mode) and green when a
map is saved (Fixed Map Mode). To erase the currently saved map, press the map button for 6 seconds but
less than 10 seconds until you hear the triple-beep tone. The button will turn grey, indicating the map has
been erased, and the audio cue “Map erased” will be heard. When a map is not saved (Active Map Mode),
turning the cart off or rebooting will cause the currently mapped area to be deleted from the system. See
Operating modes: Active and Fixed
on page
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for more information.
Mode Comparison Chart
Active Map
Mode
Fixed Map
Mode
Ability to save map (move to Fixed Map Mode) X
Ability to retain map on power-off or restart X
MARC can only be used in mapped area X
Quickly use cart in varied areas – shared usage X