CHAPTER 1. MPO-500
1.5. MAINTENANCE
discharged. Furthermore, the key of the key switch should be removed and transported separately to avoid damages to
the key and the switch. Further information on the control elements can be found at
(page 4).
1.4.2 Unpacking the Robot
If the robot is shipped in the original transport box only the lid should be removed. Then all small components and the
cushioning material can be taken out.
Once the robot is free of all cushioning it can be lifted out of the transport box. This should be done by at least two
people who can take hold at the bottom of the hull.
Warning:
Never try to lift the robot by holding it at the exterior components mounted to the hull or at the
aluminium profiles on the top plate! Neither the exterior components nor any part of the platform’s top plate has
been designed for lifting forces and they may be damaged.
1.4.3 Short Distance Transport
For short distances the MPO-500 can also be transported in the trunk of a car without the wooden box. It still must be
secured against sliding and should not be driven outdoors.
1.4.4 Long Distance Transport
As long as the robot is packed properly there are no special requirements when shipping the MPO-500. Only in case
the robot has been exposed to very low temperatures (below -10°C) it should be left to reach room temperature again
before turning it on. This will prevent damages to the electrical and electronic components.
If the brake release button was covered and the key switch was removed there is no risk of the robot being turned on
during the transport or the batteries being discharged.
Tip:
To eliminate every risk when shipping the robot it is recommended to disconnect all the batteries and to ship
them outside the robot. This will prevent short-circuiting and other damages. The batteries are leak proof and approved
for airfreight.
1.5 Maintenance
Information on hardware maintenance, cleaning and general precautions when working on the mobile robot can be
found in
(page 30).
The robot’s hardware is almost maintenance-free and the platform is not intended to be opened unless when used for
research. Please contact Neobotix before disassembling the robot!
1.5.1 Software
Apart from research or maintenance it will not be necessary to connect mouse or keyboard because the robot can be
controlled via wireless LAN and the graphical user interface. Even most software updates can be performed by remote
access.
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