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Automatic
Docking & Charging
ENABLES
24 X 7 APPLICATIONS!
Reliable, safe automatic charging is a
critical component of any autonomous robotic application. Pioneer
3-DX's and PeopleBots now offer a plug-n-play option to handle all
aspects of the docking and charging problem.
- FAST-CHARGING: Smart electronics charge robots at
full-capacity regardless of the power draw from PC, laser and other
accessories -- far faster than most plug-in chargers; yet batteries are
protected against overcharging
- SAFE: Smart-charge system means that power is only supplied
to the charging station when the robot is docked and even then only at
16.5 VDC; circuit is current limited and electronics thermally
protected.
- RELIABLE: Our system, including the retractable contact
plate, is guaranteed for one year, which is thousands of charges.
Optional 2-year warranty.
- PORTABLE CONVENIENCE: Omni-directional design and robot
intelligence
allows the floor-side charging system to be plugged in beside nearly
any
wall and re-located in minutes.
- FULLY INTEGRATED: Calls from Advanced Robotics Interface
for Applications (ARIA) can begin the auto-docking process on any
Pioneer 3-DX or PeopleBot with Laser-Mapping and Navigation. Typically
these calls are initiated upon low battery status and upon task
completion. Dock appears as a goal in Laser Maps.
KEY
FEATURES
- Smart
charging provides full, fast charge regardless of accessory power draw,
yet protected against overcharging
- Handles
all docking & charging operations once Charging System is plugged
in and its position is indicated in robot's Laser Map
- Push-button allows manual charging when
robot is off
- Contact plate retracts when charging
complete so robot can traverse sills and cords
- Plug-n-play system can be re-located in
minutes
- Compatible with 110 or 220 VAC
input
ROBOT-SIDE DOCKING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION: anodized aluminum spring-loaded
retraction plate
with berylium copper contacts
REQUIREMENTS: Pioneer2-DX8,
Pioneer 3-DX or Hitachi HS8-based PeopleBot with Laser Mapping &
Navigation
ROBOT GROUND CLEARANCE with Docking System: 2.0" (5 cm),
excluding any bumpers
CONTROLS:
Manual push-button option to manually engage charge contact when robot
power turned off
FLOOR AUTO-CHARGE STATION SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION: Rubber mat with tinned
copper charge plate on fiber reinforced plastic substrate
REQUIREMENTS:
POWER INPUT - 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1-2 amps
CHARGE POSITION - Robot must be positioned +/-75mm, +/-30 degrees for
charging to take place; this is handled automatically by included
software, but must be manually positioned with push-button control.
DIMENSIONS:
RUBBER MAT -: 27" x 36" x 3/8" (68cm x 90cm x 1cm)
POWER SUPPLY - 8.5" x 5.25" x 4.5" h (21cm x 13cm x 11cm)
CHARGE RATIO: 1:1 run-charge ratio with
robot in constant motion off the dock; better if robot is not moving
constantly
ELECTRONICS: Power shut down in event of any
error encountered during charging cycle. Charging electronics thermally
protected. Batteries protected from overcharging with "float" mode.
SENSING: IR-based position sensing
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Robot
Charging
Robot-side
Docking System
Retractable
Contact Plate
Omni-Directional
Approach
Smart-Charging System
Robot Dock Position
Set in Robot's Laser Map
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