Chapter 1: Introduction
MobilePlanner, Operator Mode
MobilePlanner can operate in a restricted Operator mode that permits only limited access to
user interface features and functions.
MobilePlanner’s Operator Mode allows you to monitor one or more AMR's activities and
assign tasks in the mapped space. For more information, see: Fleet Operations Workspace Core
User's Manual (Cat. No. I635).
Polo
The AMR Controller contains a powerful multi-processor that runs the Polo firmware.
This firmware controls low-level AMR functions, including:
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Maintaining the AMR’s driving speed and heading (direction of travel).
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Acquiring sensor data from the encoders, and internal orientation sensors.
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Reading emergency stop (E-Stop) status to enable and disable the drive motors.
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Reading pendant input.
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Computing and reporting the AMR's odometry (the change in X, Y coordinates and the
heading) and other low-level operating conditions to the ARAM software.
ARCL Protocol
The Advanced Robotics Command Language (ARCL) is a programming language integrated
into ARAM and ARAMCentral. Its operating format is a text-based command and response
server. Use ARCL to integrate an AMR (or fleet of AMRs) into an external automation system.
You do not need access to MobilePlanner to use ARCL.
Typical uses of ARCL are:
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Operating and monitoring the AMR.
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Operating accessories and peripherals.
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Sending commands to your payload structure.
For more information, See: Advanced Robotics Command Language Reference Guide.
SetNetGo
The SetNetGo OS runs on the AMR Controller and EM2100 appliance. It is the host OS in
which the FLOW components ARAM and ARAMCentral run. SetNetGo has a Web interface
that you access either from a Web browser or from within MobilePlanner as a tab. After you
use a wired Ethernet connection to configure the AMR's wireless settings you may choose to
enable wireless access to SetNetGo from the web interface's Security tab.
To access the SetNetGo web interface, at a minimum, you need:
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A hardwired connection to the HD-1500 Maintenance Ethernet port, located on the Oper-
ator panel.
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A LANconnection or direct Ethernet port connection to the EM2100 maintenance port.
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