Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual describes the setup, operation, and user maintenance of an LD-250 Autonomous
Mobile Robot (AMR).
This manual does not describe all configuration steps that you perform using the software sup-
plied with an LD-250. The Fleet Operations Workspace Core User's Guide describes configuration,
operation, and use of the LD-250.
This manual provides the original instructions for using an LD-250.
1.1 Definitions
This document uses the following terms to describe the LD-250:
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AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot)—This term describes the LD-250 with an attached
payload structure, creating a complete mobile robot.
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Fleet Manager—A rack-mount computing appliance that you use to manage a fleet of
AMRs. The appliance consists of the EM2100 appliance (EM2100) and the FLOW Core
software.
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Fleet—Two or more AMRs operating in the same workspace.
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LD-250—This is the model name of the platform. This document uses the model name
LD-250 when describing the setup, configuration, and connections.
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Mobile Robot—An alternate industry term for AMR.
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Payload Structure—Any passive or dynamic device attached to and possibly powered
by the LD-250. This could be as simple as a crate for carrying objects such as factory
parts or as complicated as a robotic arm that picks up and manipulates factory parts.
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Platform—The base LD-250, including:
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The chassis, drive motors, suspension, wheels and light discs, casters, battery,
lasers, and rear sensors.
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An on-board LD-250 Core with a built-in gyroscope, navigation software, and
data and power connectors for a payload structure.
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An Operator panel otherwise known as the Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
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The LD-250 skins (external covers) and a payload bay for attaching a payload
structure.
1.2 Product Description
The LD-250 is a general-purpose mobile robot, designed to work in an indoor industrial envir-
onment and around trained personnel. It is self-guided and self-charging, with an automated
docking station. It has a maximum capacity of 250kg (551 lbs). Capacity includes the payload
structure and any load carried by that structure.
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