Chapter 9: Options
There are a number of options available for the LDPlatform OEMs to enhance their per-
formance and abilities.
9.1 Fleet Manager, for Multi-AMR Coordination
This is a network appliance, and the Fleet Operations Workspace Core which runs on it.
It prevents traffic problems between different AMRs in a fleet, and ensures completion of all
jobs submitted to its queue. This is covered in the Fleet Manager user's guide.
9.2 Pendant
This is mainly used to manually drive the platform when doing a scan, in preparation for
making a map of the workspace. You need at least one Pendant for each fleet of AMRs. Once a
map is generated, it can be shared with multiple AMRs working in the same space.
9.3 Spare Battery
You need at least one spare battery if you opt to swap the AMR’s battery, rather than having it
charge itself at a docking station. See Manually Charging the Battery on page 108.
9.4 Payload Structure Bumpers
This is in addition to the standard front bumper on the platform. Up to one front and one rear
user-supplied bumpers are supported, each with left, right and center sensors.
NOTE: The User Bumpers connector is not safety-rated.
9.5 Call Buttons/Door Boxes
Call buttons issue a request for an AMR to go to the goal associated with the button. There
may be multiple call buttons, even in an installation where there is only one AMR.
Door Boxes are used to open an automated door, so the AMR can pass through. See
LDPlatform Peripherals User's Guide.
9.6 Acuity Localization
Acuity localization uses an upward-facing camera to localize the platform by imaging over-
head lights, which it compares with lights stored in its map.
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