
Version 2.0
Segway RMP – User Guide
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Basic Operation
NOTE: The emergency-stop (E-stop) switch must be properly
installed before attempting to power the RMP motors.
Startup
The RMP system starts up when the green power switch on the User
Interface (UI) box is actuated. The green panel switch LED illuminates,
indicating power is supplied to the UI. At this point the UI is able to send
and receive USB and CAN messages.
Motor Activation
The propulsion system motors are enabled by pressing the yellow start switch.
This switch initiates the wake-up procedure for the Powerbase’s CU boards.
The yellow panel switch LED will illuminate along with the blue LED for Tractor
Mode. The RMP always starts in Tractor Mode.
Tractor Mode
This mode is a non stabilized, differential steer driver mode. The wheel
velocities may be commanded as either fore/aft motion or a turn rate. This
mode may be useful for operators who do not wish to use the dynamic
stabilization capabilities of the RMP. An additional ground contact must be
provided by the operator (for example a castor wheel on a rigid bar).