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Term Definition
CAN bus Controller Area Network. A serial communications protocol that
allows electronic control units and devices to communicate with
each other.
CAT5 Category 5 Ethernet cable
CG Center of Gravity
debuginfo file A zip file downloaded from SetNetGo that contains detailed
information about the status of the system, used by Omron
engineers for troubleshooting.
dongle A small hardware device that contains the credentials (e.g.,
license key) required to run a specific program. A dongle is also
used in each AMR Controller to enable the use of the ARAM soft-
ware. A dongle is required to use the ACE software.
DROPOFF A job segment typically used where an AMR's payload is trans-
ferred from the robot to the goal. See "PICKUP".
E-Stop Emergency stop
emergency stop A function that overrides an AMR's controls, and brings it to an
immediate stop. After motion has stopped, the power is
removed from the AMR's motors, and the motor brakes are
engaged. This term also refers to the E-stop buttons that ini-
tiate this function. An emergency stop (E-Stop) button is typ-
ically a red push-button on a yellow background.
encoder A device on each wheel of the mobile robot that tells the nav-
igation system how fast, and in what direction, the wheel has
turned.
EM2100 A network appliance that acts as a Fleet Manager.
Ethernet A type of computer network used in local area networks (LANs).
Typically uses a Category 5 (CAT5) or (CAT6) Ethernet cable;
supports data speeds up to 100 Mbps.
fleet Two or more mobile robots operating in the same area, gov-
erned by the same Enterprise Manager.
FM Fleet Manager
Fleet Manager The operational mode of the computing appliance (EM2100
appliance) that runs the FLOW Core software to control a fleet
of AMRs.
Fleet Operations Workspace
(FLOW)
A computing system that consists of software and hardware
packages, and is used to set up, integrate and manage a fleet of
AMRs within a factory environment.
forbidden (lines, areas) The lines or areas (on an AMR's map) which the AMR is not per-
mitted to drive or enter through or into on its own.
Forbidden Area Area (on an AMR's map) which the AMR is not permitted to
drive or enter through or into on its own.