Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway
HT
Page 17 of 106
Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook
Rev 3.5i - January 2004
© Segway LLC 2002
P/N 1707100001aa
Platform and Rider Detect Sensors
Motors
Notes:
Four rubber diaphragms (
Rider Detect
Sensors
) are injection-molded into the
Platform
. When you step on the Platform,
rubber diaphragms deflect down into the
control electronics below and the self-
balancing systems engage. This creates a
wireless rider detection system and gives the
sensors equal ability to detect the absence
and presence of a user.
The Segway HT needs to see three or more
sensors deflected to operate in Balance Mode
with full functionality. If you depress only one
or two sensors, the Segway HT will perform in
reduced functionality by limiting forward
speed.
Notes:
Each wheel is independently driven by
redundant, high-speed electric
Motors
that
produce no emissions. Our brushless DC
motors are maintenance-free, and employ
computer technology to precisely regulate
motion.
The motors have been tested to power levels
of two horsepower.
Redundancy: Each motor is wound as two
separate electrical circuits, capable of
independent operation, acting as one
mechanical entitiy. (Show the two connection
points on the motor if you have a sample.)
If one part of a motor fails, the other part
continues to operate long enough to bring you
safely to a stop. The Segway HT will perform a
Safety Shutdown. You have approximately 10
seconds before the Segway HT powers off.
