MIR MiR Charge 48V User manual

Operating Guide (en)
Date: 06/2020
Revision: v.1.4

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Copyright and disclaimer
All rights reserved. No parts of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the
express written permission of Mobile Industrial Robots A/S (MiR). MiR makes no warranties,
expressed or implied, in respect of this document or its contents. In addition, the contents of
the document are subject to change without prior notice. Every precaution has been taken in
the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, MiR assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions or any damages resulting from the use of the information contained.
Copyright © 2018-2020 by Mobile Industrial Robots A/S.
Contact the manufacturer:
Mobile Industrial Robots A/S
Emil Neckelmanns Vej 15F
DK-5220 Odense SØ
www.mobile-industrial-robots.com
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
CVR: 35251235

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Table of contents
1. About this document 4
1.1 Where to find more information 4
1.2 Version history 5
2. Safety 6
2.1 Safety message types 6
2.2 General safety precautions 7
3. Product presentation 11
3.1 How charging works 11
3.2 Nameplate 13
4. Getting started 15
4.1 In the box 15
4.2 Installing and powering up 17
4.3 Mark potentially hazardous floor areas 19
5. Usage 22
5.1 Setting charging station markers on the map 22
5.2 Creating the Charge at station mission 27
5.3 Creating the Recharge loop mission 31
5.4 Charging action parameters explained 37

1. About this document
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1. About this document
This operating guide explains how to install and take precautions for safe use of your MiR
Charge48V. This guide also contains information on how to set up MiR250, MiR500 and
MiR1000 robots for automatic charging with MiR Charge48V.
NOTICE
Save this manual. It contains important safety and operating instructions.
1.1 Where to find more information
At www.mobile-industrial-robots.com, you can find the following resources under the
Manuals tab on each product page:
•Quick starts describe how you start operating MiR robots quickly. This document is in
print in the box with the robots. Quick starts are available in multiple languages.
•User guides provide all the information you need to operate and maintain MiR robots.
User guides are available in multiple languages.
•Risk Analysis Guides include guidelines on how to create a risk assessment of your robot
solution.
•Commissioning guides describe how to commission your robot safely and prepare it to
operate in the workplace.
•Operating guides describe how to set up and use top modules and accessories, such as
charging stations, hooks, shelf lifts, and pallet lifts.
•Getting started guides describe how to set up products that are mainly software-based,
such as MiR Fleet.
•Reference guides contain descriptions of all the elements of the robot interface and MiR
Fleet interface. Reference guides are available in multiple languages.
•REST API references for MiR robots, MiR hooks, and MiR Fleet.
•The MiR network and WiFi guide specifies the performance requirements of your
network and how you must configure it for MiR robots and MiR Fleet to operate
successfully.

1. About this document
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1.2 Version history
This table shows current and previous versions of this document and their interrelations with
hardware releases.
Revision Release date Description HW
1.0 2019-01-24 First edition 1.0
1.1 2019-07-31 Small updates to the document 1.0
1.2 2019-10-07 Small updates to the document 1.0
1.3 2019-11-13 Layout changes 1.0
1.4 2020-06-17 New chapter: Nameplate
Small updates to the document
1.0

2. Safety
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2. Safety
Read the information in this section before powering up and operating MiR Charge48V.
Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warnings.
NOTICE
Mobile Industrial Robots disclaims any and all liability if MiR Charge48V or its
accessories are damaged, changed, or modified in any way. Mobile Industrial
Robots cannot be held responsible for any damages caused to MiR
Charge48V, accessories, or any other equipment due to programming errors
or malfunctioning of MiR Charge48V.
2.1 Safety message types
This document uses the following safety message types.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious
injury. Carefully read the message that follows to prevent death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor or
moderate injury. Alerts against unsafe practices. Carefully read the message
that follows to prevent minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates important information, including situations that can result in damage
to equipment or property.

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2.2 General safety precautions
This section contains general safety precautions.
WARNING
Contact with live electrical parts can cause electric shock.
•Do not touch any internal components of MiR Charge48V while it is
powered.
WARNING
MiR Charge48V is not approved for installation in areas with explosive gas
atmosphere according to hazardous area classification zones 0, 1 and 2.
Sparks from static electricity may cause fire or explosions.
•Do not install MiR Charge48V in any of the mentioned zones.
WARNING
Failure to ground MiR Charge48V may cause electric shock.
•Ensure to ground MiR Charge48V properly using one of the supplied three-
prong plugs.
•If none of the supplied plugs fit the local wall outlet, consult a licensed
electrician.
WARNING
If MiR Charge48V is used by children, they risk injury and electrical shock.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

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WARNING
If MiR Charge48V is used by unqualified personnel, they risk injury and
electrical shock.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
CAUTION
Operating the charger in a closed-in area with restricted ventilation as well as
covered or blocked vents on the sides of MiR Charge48V can lead to
overheating of the battery and/or the charger.
•Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area, restrict ventilation or cover
or block the vents in any way.
CAUTION
The only intended use of MiR Charge48V is to charge the internal battery of
MiR250,MiR500, and MiR1000 robots. Using it to charge other robot types or
external batteries can damage MiR Charge48V.
•Only use MiR Charge48V to charge MiR250, MiR500, and MiR1000 robots.

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CAUTION
Metal parts placed or dropped on the charging connectors during charging
may short circuit MiR Charge48V or the robot, possibly resulting in damage to
equipment or injury to nearby personnel.
The charging connectors have electric potential difference only when in
contact with the robot. Both robot (including battery) and charging station are
protected by fuses to prevent dangerous situations should the terminals be
short circuited during charging.
•Do not place or drop metal parts on to the charging connectors during
charging.
CAUTION
Connecting one of the supplied power cables to a wall outlet that does not fit
the cable plug can damage MiR Charge48V.
•Only connect the power cable to a wall outlet that fits one of the supplied
cable plugs.
CAUTION
Charging a frozen battery can damage the battery.
•Never charge a frozen battery.
CAUTION
Robot malfunctions can cause an electrical fire, causing damage and injury to
equipment and personnel.
•Personnel operating near the robot must be informed on how to use an ABC
fire extinguisher to put out an electrical fire, should the robot malfunction
and catch on fire.

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CAUTION
Risk of trapping or injury to personnel if robots malfunction or if personnel
enter operating hazard zones.
•Personnel operating near the robot must be informed on how to engage the
robot's Emergency stop function in emergency situations.