CHAPTER 3. GENERAL HARDWARE INFORMATION
3.4. CHARGING STATIONS
The battery charger features an overload protection, thus allowing the robot to be permanently (e.g. overnight) con-
nected to the charger. If the robot remains switched on while being connected to the charger (e. g. while programming)
it might be necessary to switch the battery charger off and on once a day.
Please also read the documentation that was supplied together with the battery charger.
3.3.2.2 With integrated Battery Charger
Some robots feature an integrated battery charger. These robots can be charged by first plugging the charging cable
into the robot’s charging socket and then plugging the other end into a normal power outlet as described above.
Warning:
Always make sure that the charging connector is fully inserted into the socket and properly secured.
An incomplete or insufficient connection can cause high heat and significant damages.
The charging process starts automatically once the connection to mains has been made. As with the external charger
the robot can be charged both when switched on or off.
3.3.3 Recycling
Both battery types used in Neobotix robots are leak proof and very safe.
Warning:
They still contain highly reactive chemicals and must never be opened or damaged to avoid serious
damage or injuries!
Attention:
• Under European law all kinds of batteries must only be returned to certified recycling companies. Please get
in touch with Neobotix if you are unsure about how to recycle or dispose of used batteries.
• You can also return all old or wasted batteries from your Neobotix product to Neobotix free of charge for
proper recycling.
• Please make sure to fully cover the battery contacts to guarantee their electrical insulation before shipping
or disposing of old batteries. This will prevent short circuiting, damages and injuries.
3.4 Charging Stations
3.4.1 Automatic Charging Station
The automatic charging station is very robust and can easily be installed and integrated into the robot’s program.
In order to allow a fast and trouble-free docking, there needs to be some free space to each side of the station and to
the front. Find a place that can be easily accessed by the robot when it needs to recharge but in which neither station
nor robot are obstacles to anybody. A power outlet must be nearby for the battery charger to be plugged in.
Please mind the following when choosing the stations mounting place:
• In order to have the charging contacts on the correct height, the bottom edge of the station’s backplate must be
placed directly on the floor.
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