Chapter 8: Operation
platform over the wireless network. A direct connection, through the Maintenance Ethernet
port on the platform, is also possible.
IMPORTANT:
The Operator Mode of the MobilePlanner software, which does
not require a license to run, should be protected with user ID and password
access, to prevent unauthorized operation of an AMR.
8.3 Power and Charging
The platform battery supplies ample power for the motors, electronics, and accessories.
The platform ships separately from the battery. The battery is shipped at less than 30% charge,
to comply with air-shipping regulations. You should have installed the battery in the platform
in Installing the Battery on page 47. You should fully-charge it as soon as possible, to avoid
battery damage from a full discharge.
Battery recharging is typically managed by the platform. With ample power, as is provided by
the automated docking station, all onboard systems function continuously while the battery
recharges.
The Operator screen shows % state-of-charge (SOC) remaining for battery.
Run-time, with no load, is approximately 15 hours. This will vary significantly depending on
operating conditions.
Recharge time is approximately 4 hours.
Battery Indicators and Controls
The battery has (from left to right) one red/green bi-color and three green LEDs, and one push-
button (labeled SHOW LEVEL). The firmware blinks LEDs 1 through 4, back and forth, one at
a time. From left to right, the LEDs indicate:
LED
Color
Meaning
1
Red
Error condition
a
Green
25% state of charge
b
2
Green
50% state of charge
3
Green
75% state of charge
4
Green
100% state of charge
c
a:
If the red light blinks after pressing the SHOW LEVEL button, the battery is depleted and
needs a recharge.
If the red light blinks constantly, the battery needs service. Connecting the battery to a
platform will write an error code to the log, which will allow Service to better
troubleshoot the problem.
b:
While powered up, the LEDs blink back and forth from 1-4.
c:
When on the docking station, the right-most LED blinks when the battery the pack is
balancing. When the battery is full and balancing is complete, all LEDs light solid.
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