Chapter 2: Operational Safety
particularly when the HD-1500 crosses raised thresholds or irregularities in the floor.
Refer to
HD-1500 Platform User's Manual (Cat. No. I645)
for information that will help you
design and locate the payload, in particular:
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Center of Rotation
—The mid-point of a line between the center of the drive wheel hubs,
about which the HD-1500 will rotate.
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Center of Gravity
—The unloaded HD-1500's center of gravity.
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X and Y Axis Mid-lines
—Lines that cross in the HD-1500 center of rotation.
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AMR Coordinate System
—The X,Y,Z, and Theta reference system relating the AMR to
its environment, and to the relative position of other devices such as the optional side
lasers. See: AMR Coordinate System on page 59.
Tilt Detection and Reporting
The tilt detection feature monitors the angle of the HD-1500 (with respect to flat ground) dur-
ing its operation. If the AMR tilts 60 degrees or more in any direction, an E-Stop occurs and
the power is discontinued to any user-supplied equipment. This will not prevent an improp-
erly loaded AMR from tipping over.
Safe Payload Placement
The following figures show the calculated safe CG placements for HD-1500's maximum
allowed payload weight (1500 kg). The payload structure's CG must be within the area shown.
Assumptions in these calculations are:
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The payload is securely attached to the AMR.
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The payload does not overhang the AMR.
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The AMR does not exceed its specified default limits for:
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Acceleration, deceleration, and velocity.
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Angular velocity.
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Coefficient of friction (0.6 min).
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The casters and drive wheels are in good condition.
You must inspect the casters and drive wheels for signs of damage, excessive wear/tear,
or uneven spots as they could degrade the AMR stability.
In the following graphs:
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X is the direction of the AMR's motion (rear to front).
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Y is perpendicular to the AMR's direction of motion (side to side).
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Z is the vertical dimension (height).
All units are in millimeters (mm). See also: AMR Coordinate System on page 59.
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