Omron Pioneer LX User manual

Omron Adept Mobile Robots
Platforms for Research, Education and Development
Pioneer LX
User's Guide
Rev. D
November 2017

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................8
Product Description........................................................................................................... 8
MTX Generation and Pioneer Compatibility..................................................................................... 8
Body, Drive and Control ...................................................................................................................... 9
What's Included - Basic Components................................................................................................. 9
Optional Accessories, Parts, Components and Attachments (partial list)................................... 11
User-Supplied Components / System Requirements ..................................................................... 11
Software Overview ............................................................................................................................. 11
Operating Environment .................................................................................................. 13
2.3 Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes............................................................. 15
What To Do in an Emergency /Abnormal Situation....................................................................... 16
Releasing an E-Stop ............................................................................................................................ 16
User's Responsibilities........................................................................................................................ 16
General Hazards.................................................................................................................................. 16
Falling Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 17
Electrical Hazards ............................................................................................................................... 18
Pinch Hazard ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Magnetic Field Hazards ..................................................................................................................... 18
Qualification of Personnel.................................................................................................................. 19
Payload Movement and Transfer...................................................................................................... 19
Configurable Warning Buzzer........................................................................................................... 19
Environment ..................................................................................................................... 20
General Environmental Conditions.................................................................................................. 20
Public Access ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Clearance.............................................................................................................................................. 20
Obstacles .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Intended Use..................................................................................................................... 21
Non-intended Use............................................................................................................................... 21
Robot Modifications............................................................................................................................ 21
Warning Label ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Battery Safety.................................................................................................................... 22
Additional Safety Information ....................................................................................... 22
Mobile Robot LD Safety Guide ......................................................................................................... 22
Help, Documentation and Support ............................................................................... 22
Factory Repairs.................................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 2: Setup ...........................................................24
Battery Safety Information.............................................................................................. 24
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................... 24
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 24

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Transport and Storage ..................................................................................................... 24
Platform................................................................................................................................................ 24
Battery Storage .................................................................................................................................... 25
Before Unpacking the Platform...................................................................................... 25
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 25
Lifting the Platform............................................................................................................................. 27
Repacking for Relocation ................................................................................................ 29
Installing a Pioneer LX System....................................................................................... 29
Installing the Battery........................................................................................................................... 29
Attaching Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................ 31
Installing the Charging Station.......................................................................................................... 31
Embedded Computer Setup ........................................................................................... 35
Logging In............................................................................................................................................ 35
Remote Access ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Networking.......................................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 3: Software Demonstrations and Quick Start ...38
ARIA Demo....................................................................................................................... 38
Onboard Computer Running Linux: ................................................................................................ 38
Onboard Computer Running Windows: ......................................................................................... 38
ARNL Demo Server and MobileEyes............................................................................ 39
Onboard Computer Running Linux: ................................................................................................ 39
Onboard Computer Running Windows: ......................................................................................... 39
Chapter 4: Components and Operation .........................41
Operating Environment .................................................................................................. 41
Typical Operation ............................................................................................................ 42
Startup and Shutdown .................................................................................................... 42
Power and Charging........................................................................................................ 42
Battery Indicators and Controls ........................................................................................................ 43
Charging Station ................................................................................................................................. 43
Manually Charging the Battery......................................................................................................... 44
Operator Control Panel ................................................................................................... 45
ON Button ............................................................................................................................................ 45
OFF Button........................................................................................................................................... 45
E-Stop Button....................................................................................................................................... 46
Brake-release Button ........................................................................................................................... 46
Keyswitch............................................................................................................................................. 46
Other Controls and Indicators........................................................................................ 46
Light Discs, Light Tower.................................................................................................................... 46
Joystick ................................................................................................................................................. 47
MTX-Lynx Core Diagnostic Indicators ............................................................................................ 48
Sensors............................................................................................................................... 49

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Laser Rangefinders ............................................................................................................................. 49
Sonar ..................................................................................................................................................... 50
Bumper ................................................................................................................................................. 50
Internal Sensors ................................................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 5: Programming...............................................51
ARIA .................................................................................................................................. 51
Robots in Motion.............................................................................................................. 52
Position Integration ............................................................................................................................ 53
Device Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 53
Windows COM Port Assignment ..................................................................................................... 54
Further Programming Information ............................................................................... 55
Chapter 6: Payloads ......................................................57
Considerations.................................................................................................................. 57
Weight .................................................................................................................................................. 57
Power Consumption........................................................................................................................... 58
Payload Bay Access............................................................................................................................. 59
Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Center of Gravity................................................................................................................................. 60
Mounting Deck................................................................................................................. 63
Connections Between Platform and Payload............................................................... 64
Chapter 7: Connectivity.................................................65
2.1 User Connections Summary ................................................................................... 65
MTX Core User Connections.......................................................................................... 66
MTX-Lynx Core Front, Upper ........................................................................................................... 66
MTX-Lynx Core Rear, Upper ............................................................................................................ 73
Core, Side ............................................................................................................................................. 80
2.3 Internal Pioneer LX Core Connections.................................................................. 80
Lynx Internal Data Pinouts................................................................................................................ 82
Pioneer LX Internal Power Pinouts .................................................................................................. 84
Chapter 8: Maintenance ................................................87
2.1 Safety Aspects While Performing Maintenance................................................... 88
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ..................................................................................... 88
Safety Inspection ................................................................................................................................. 88
Maintainence And Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 89
Tires ...................................................................................................................................................... 90
Axles ..................................................................................................................................................... 90
Lasers.................................................................................................................................................... 90
Charging Station Contacts ................................................................................................................. 90
Maintaining and Replacing Batteries ............................................................................ 91

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Maintaining Batteries.......................................................................................................................... 91
Replacing the Battery.......................................................................................................................... 91
Balance and Maintainence Charging ............................................................................................... 93
Removing and Installing Covers.................................................................................... 93
Cover Removal .................................................................................................................................... 94
Cover Installation................................................................................................................................ 96
Replacing Non-Periodic Parts ........................................................................................ 98
Charging Station Roller and Bearing................................................................................................ 99
Charging Station AC Power Fuse ..................................................................................................... 99
Charging Station Internal Fuse........................................................................................................ 100
Rear Sonar Units................................................................................................................................ 101
Front Sonar Units (Lynx-based robots only) ................................................................................. 101
Front lower laser (LD-series robots only) ...................................................................................... 102
Sonar Controller ................................................................................................................................ 102
Light Discs.......................................................................................................................................... 103
Operator Control Panel .................................................................................................................... 103
Wheels and Tires............................................................................................................................... 103
Drive Assemblies .............................................................................................................................. 103
Front or Rear Casters........................................................................................................................ 105
Laser Rangefinder ............................................................................................................................. 106
Core..................................................................................................................................................... 108
Chapter 9: Technical Specifications.............................110
Dimension Drawings..................................................................................................... 110
2.2 Platform Specifications.......................................................................................... 111
2.3 Charging Station Specifications ............................................................................ 113
Chapter 10: Parts List .................................................115
Chapter 11: Communication Packet Protocol ..............117
2.1 Packet Checksum .................................................................................................... 117
2.2 Server Information Packets.................................................................................... 118
2.3 Standard SIP contents............................................................................................. 118
2.4 Client Commands ................................................................................................... 123
Command Packet Format ................................................................................................................ 123
Connection Initialization and Maintenance Commands: ............................................................ 124
Robot Motor, Velocity and Position Control: ................................................................................ 125
Configure Acceleration and Deceleration Parameters ................................................................. 125
Configure Maximum Speeds........................................................................................................... 126
Reset Position..................................................................................................................................... 126
Joystick ............................................................................................................................................... 126
Additional SIP Requests................................................................................................................... 126
Other................................................................................................................................................... 127
2.5 Command Packet Errors ........................................................................................ 127
2.6 Establishing the connection ................................................................................... 127

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Opening the session—OPEN........................................................................................................... 128
Keeping the Beat—PULSE ............................................................................................................... 128
Closing the connection—CLOSE..................................................................................................... 128
2.7 CONFIG Packet and CONFIG command............................................................ 128
2.8 Joystick Packet ......................................................................................................... 132

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Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual covers the setup, operation, and user maintenance of your Omron Adept MobileRobots
Pioneer LX mobile robot.
Product Description
The Pioneer LX is a general-purpose, indoor mobile robot platform, designed and sized to carry loads up
to 60 kg (132 lb) while working around people. With the included ARNL software, it is self-guided and
self-charging, with an automated charging station. The platform's size and drive assembly are designed
to work in any wheelchair-accessible environment.
The Pioneer LX includes a complete robot control system and embedded computer (PC), differential
drive system with encoder feedback, as well as a laser rangefinder sensor, ultrasonic (sonar) sensors, and
a bumper panel.
The Pioneer SDK is provided to develop software using the Pioneer LX in C++, Java or Python.
The ARNL SDK provides the capability to your software to know where the robot is located within an
indoor workspace (localization), and to navigate safely and autonomously to any accessible destination
within that workspace (navigation), continuously and without human intervention.
The Pioneer LX provides a variety of interfaces and power connections to support your application-
specific sensors and accessories. Refer to Connectivity on page 65, for information on the available
connectors..
For some projects, you may want to customize the Pioneer LX with a payload, attached to the top of the
platform, such as sensors, manipulators, extra structure. Refer to Payloads on page 57 for general
information on designing a payload.
MTX Generation and Pioneer Compatibility
The Pioneer LX is the first in a new generation of robots from Omron Adept Technologies, the MTX type
robots.
In most ways, the Pioneer LX remains compatible with Pioneer 3 and other Pioneer 2/3 based robot
platforms: it uses a compatible protocol for essential communication with software, and the Pioneer
SDK including ARIA C++ API remains compatible with all Pioneer platforms, including Pioneer LX.
(Support for the Pioneer LX was added in ARIA 2.8.0 and ARNL 1.8.0.)
The Pioneer LX does differ from previous Pioneer 2/3 robots in a few ways, however, including:
The robot controller uses a new firmware implementation, MARC
Some components are connected directly to the embedded computer, rather than managed via the
robot controller (sonar, display, battery information). However, ARIA's ArRobotConnector
class will automatically connect to these components by default, and continue to provide data via
the ArRobot class, so all software using ARIA and ArRobotConnector will continue to work
with the LX.
Some Pioneer commands are not implemented on the Pioneer LX, such as:

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ENCODER command and Encoder packets
GYRO calibration commands
PID commands (ROTK... and TRANSK...)
General purpose digital and analog IO is done via embedded computer operating system
and ArMTXIO class, not through robot connection or IO packets.
Two versions of the Pioneer LX have been produced. The first version is based on the Adept Lynx mobile
robot, and features front and rear sonar sensors in addition to the primary laser rangefinder sensor. The
second version is based on the Omron-Adept LD series mobile robot, and features a secondary laser
rangefinder instead of front sonar, as well as various minor changes. Differences between the Lynx series
and LD series robots are noted in this manual.
Information and documentation for the Omron LD-series and other mobile robot systems for commercial
and industrial use can be obtained from http://www.adept.com and http://www.ia.omron.com/.
Body, Drive and Control
The Pioneer LX is medium-sized, lightweight, and highly maneuverable. It has a strong aluminum
chassis and solid construction that makes it very durable. It is insulated against water splashes and dust,
with an IP rating of IP-40.
The Pioneer LX platform is a two-wheel, differential-drive vehicle, with spring-loaded passive casters in
front and rear, and independent drive-wheel spring-suspension for balance. Its solid, foam-filled wheels
are at the mid-line of the platform, so that it can turn in place with zero turn radius.
The Pioneer LX has two degrees of freedom, and is controlled from software by requesting translational
velocity (forwards/backwards), and a separate, simultaneous rotational velocity
(clockwise/counterclockwise). The robot's controller will automatically control the robot's drive system to
achieve those requested velocities (using requested acceleration and deceleration parameters).
The Pioneer LX controller uses encoders to automatically integrate wheel odometry, accurately maintain
requested velocity, and, combined with data from an internal gyroscopic sensor, computes an estimated
pose of the robot: a point X, Y (mm) in a cartesian coordinate system, plus an orientation θ (degrees). This
pose estimate is provided to software along with other robot state information every 100ms (10hz).
For more information about robot programming and communication, see See Programming on page 51.
What's Included - Basic Components
One fully-assembled Pioneer LX, including:
laser rangefinder,
front bumper panel
rear-facing short-range sonar sensors
(Lynx-based platform only) front-facing short-range sonar sensors
(LD-based platform only) front-facing lower laser sensor
MTX Core, a module containing robot controller and power management, and a user-
accessible computer (Intel PC) with either Linux or Windows and all software preinstalled
and ready to use.
Removable plastic skins

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Top plate with operator panel, controls and connectors
Removable equipment mounting deck (optional use)
One fully-charged battery
This is shipped separately from the platform, due to air shipping regulations.
Automated charging station (docking station)
Allows the platform to charge itself, without user intervention. This includes a wall-mount bracket
and a floor plate, for a choice of installation methods. See Installing the Charging Station on page
31.
A manual charging cord is included, so you can charge the battery or a spare battery using the
charging station, but outside of the platform.
Joystick
Used for manually controlling the platform, mostly when making a scan to be used for generating
a map.
Pioneer SDK including ARIA open source C++ API, and ARNL Laser Navigation Libraries and
example servers.
Documentation

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Optional Accessories, Parts, Components and Attachments (partial list)
Contact [e-mail] for more information on purchasing any of the following accessories or
parts. Check http://www.mobilerobots.com or contact sales for updates on any new accessories now
available.
Pan/Tilt/Zoom digital ethernet camera
Spare batteries
Extra mounting deck, top plate, body skins, other parts.
Extra docking station(s)
Cables and connectors.
More
User-Supplied Components / System Requirements
PC with Microsoft Windows or Linux
Ethernet (wireless preferred)
100 megabytes of available hard-disk storage
Power outlet for docking station (115VAC or 220VAC)
Software Overview
The Pioneer LX comes with the following software preinstalled and ready to use.
Software packages are also provided on the included CDROM, and may be downloaded from
http://support.mobilerobots.com.
See Programming on page 51 for more information on writing software.
MARC Controller Firmware
A microcontroller running MARC firmware handles the details of mobility, including maintaining the
platform’s drive speed and heading, as well as acquiring data from the encoders and gyroscope, and
managing the platform’s emergency stop systems, bumper, and joystick. The MARC firmware computes
and reports an estimate of the platform’s pose (X, Y, θ), as well as other aspects of robot status.
MARC updates may be available in the future to fix problems or add features, at
http://support.mobilerobots.com.
Computer Operating System
The embedded computer is provided with either Ubuntu Linux or Windows 7 preinstalled. The
operating system selected when ordered has been preinstalled along with all other software included,
and a selection of useful system and software development tools. Other operating systems may be used
on the embedded computer but are not specifically supported by Omron Adept MobileRobots.

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ARIA
ARIA is the core development library or SDK for use with the robot. It is an open source C++ library (with
interfaces also available for Python, Java and Matlab).
ARIA is available with all robots.
On Linux ARIA can be found at /usr/local/Aria, and on Windows at C:\Program
Files\MobileRobots\Aria and in the Start Menu. ARIA includes full API reference documentation in its
doc subdirectory, as well as example programs in the examples directory, and full source code
distributed as free software under the terms of the GNU General Public License. ARIA libraries can be
compiled and used with standard C++ development tools: GNU C++ compiler (G++) on Linux and
Microsoft Visual C++ on Windows.
ARIA also provides the ArNetworking interface for communication between remote clients such as
MobileEyes, or other remote software.
ARIA updates and additional information are available for download at
http://support.mobilerobots.com/wiki/ARIA.
ARNL Laser Navigation and Localization Libraries
ARNL is a development library or SDK for including accurate indoor laser localization and flexible,
reliable autonomous navigation capabilities in your software.
ARNL can be found installed on Linux at /usr/local/Arnl, and on Windows at C:\Program
Files\MobileRobots\ARNL. The ARNL installation includes the localization and navigation libraries,
as well as compatible ARIA libraries. It includes a full API reference manual in the doc subdirectory, as
well as example programs in the examples directory.ARNL
ARNL includes arnlServer, an ArNetworking server program which can be used with MobileEyes or
custom client software to interactively send the robot to autonomously navigate to goal points.
Refer to ARNL’s README.txt, API reference manual, and the guide Getting Started with ARNL Laser
Navigation for more information.
ARNL updates and additional information are available for download at
http://support.mobilerobots.com/wiki/ARNL.
Mapper3
Mapper3 is an application used for converting and editing maps for use with ARNL, MOGS and
MobileSim.
Mapper3 is available for download at http://support.mobilerobots.com/wiki/Mapper3.
MobileSim
MobileSim is an abstract high level simulator. If you run MobileSim first, ARIA will automatically
connect to MobileSim instead of the real robot. This allows software to be tested with the simulator on
any computer before using the real robot, without recompilation or any changes.
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MobileEyes
MobileEyes is a graphical application for remote visualization, teleoperation, and software configuration.
It communicates with onboard robot software via the wireless network and the ArNetworking system
(included with ARIA), and can run on any PC or laptop.
MobileEyes is used as the user interface to arnlServer, provided with ARNL. It can also be used with any
other server program using the ArNetworking protocol. Use MobileEyes to view the status of the robot,
send it to goals, teleoperate the robot, modify ARNL and robot configuration parameters, and send
custom commands.
MobileEyes is available for download at http://support.mobilerobots.com/wiki/MobileEyes.
ArVideo
ArVideo is a library for acquisition of images from cameras, and optional ArNetworking server
components that provide images to MobileEyes or other ArNetworking client software.
ArVideo is available at http://support.mobilerobots.com/wiki/ArVideo.
Software for Accessory Devices
Additional development libraries for use with some accessory devices and options are provided by
MobileRobots or the original manufacturer of the device. These libraries can be downloaded from
http://support.mobilerobots.com/wiki/Software. All other accessory devices are supported
in ARIA.
Operating Environment
The Pioneer LX is designed to operate in an environment that is wheelchair accessible. Care must be
taken to avoid:
glass doors and walls
pits without railings or low bumpers
floors with access panels removed
loose cables, hoses, etc.
large, highly-reflective objects
Floors must provide good traction, typical of good walking conditions.
Slope
up to 1:12
Step traversal
up to 15 mm (0.6 in.)
Gap traversal
up to 15 mm (0.6 in.)

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Temperature
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Humidity
5 to 95%, non-condensing
The Pioneer LX is not intended for use in hazardous environments (explosive gas, water, dust, oil mist). It
has an IP rating of IP-40.

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2.3 Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
There are six levels of special alert notation used in this manual. In descending order of importance, they
are:
DANGER: This indicates an imminently hazardous electrical situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER: This indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: This indicates a potentially hazardous electrical situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or major damage to the equipment.
WARNING: This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or major damage to the equipment.
CAUTION: This indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
injury or damage to the equipment.
NOTE: Notes provide supplementary information, emphasize a point or procedure, or give a tip
for easier operation.

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What To Do in an Emergency /Abnormal Situation
Press the E-Stop button (a red push-button on a yellow background) and then follow the internal
procedures of your company or organization for an emergency situation. If a fire occurs, use a type D
extinguisher: foam, dry chemical, or CO2. Releasing the Brakes
In case of an emergency or abnormal situation, the AIV can be manually moved. However, only qualified
personnel who have read and understood this manual and the Mobile Robot LD Safety Guide should
manually move the platform. The brakes on the drive wheels can be released with the brake release
button. This requires battery power, and an E-Stop must be pressed on the AIV.
Releasing an E-Stop
WARNING: If the robot’s E-Stop is triggered, ensure that the cause of the Estop is
resolved, and all surrounding areas are clear and safe before releasing the E-Stop.
User's Responsibilities
It is the end-user’s responsibility to ensure that the mobile robots are used safely. This includes:
Reading the installation and operation instructions, as well as the Mobile Robot LD Safety Guide,
before using the equipment.
Ensuring that the environment is suitable for safe operation of the AIV.
If a fleet of AIVs (two or more) is installed, the Enterprise Manager must be used, unless no two
robots will ever operate in the same area.
Ensuring that anyone working with or near an AIV has been adequately trained, and is following
this guide and the Mobile Robot LD Safety Guide for safe robot operation.
Ensuring that the AIVs are maintained, so that their control and safety functions are working
properly.
General Hazards
CAUTION: The following situations could result in minor injury or damage to
the equipment:

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Do not ride on the platform.
Do not exceed the maximum weight limit.
Payload decreases as slope increases.
Do not exceed the maximum recommended speed, acceleration, deceleration, or rotation limits.
See Center of Gravity on page 54 and Acceleration, Deceleration, and Rotation Limits on page 49.
Rotational speed becomes more significant when the payload’s center of gravity is farther away
(vertically and/or horizontally) from the platform’s center of gravity.
Do not drop the robot, run it off a ledge, or otherwise operate it in an irresponsible manner.
Do not allow the AIV to drive through an opening that has an automatic gate
Do not get the AIV wet. Do not expose the AIV to rain or moisture.
Do not continue to run the AIV after hair, yarn, string, or any other items have become wound
around the platform’s axles, casters, or wheels.
Do not use unauthorized parts.
Do not turn on the robot without the antennas in place
Although the lasers used are Class 1 (eye-safe), we recommend you not look into them
Falling Hazards
WARNING: The robot can cause serious injury to personnel or damage to itself or
other equipment if it drives off of a ledge, such as a loading dock, or down stairs.
Physical Barriers
The edge of a loading dock, the entrance to downward stairs, any step, or any other substantial drop that
is within the robot’s expected operating area should be physically marked so that the robot’s navigation
laser will see the barrier, and stop before reaching it. The robot’s navigation laser scans at 203 mm (8 in.),
so the barrier must cover at least that height. This needs to be continuous at the site, so that the robot
can’t drive around or through it to the dropoff.
Logical Barriers
You should also use forbidden areas, sectors, or lines with several feet of safety zone (padding) before the
actual dropoff, to ensure the the robot will not try to drive there. These need to be continuous at the site,
so that the robot can’t plan a path to drive around or between them to the dropoff.

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Electrical Hazards
WARNING: The docking station has AC power inside. Its covers are not
interlocked.
Do not use power extension cords with the docking station unless properly rated.
Never access the interior of the platform with the charger attached.
Immediately disconnect the battery after opening the battery compartment door.
Avoid shorting the terminals of the battery.
Do not use any charger not supplied by Omron Adept Technologies, Inc.
If any liquid is spilled on the AIV, power off the AIV, clean up all possible liquid, and allow the
AIV to air dry thoroughly before restoring power.
Pinch Hazard
Robot Covers
CAUTION: Pinch hazard. The covers are held in place with strong magnets, which can
pinch you if you are not careful. Follow the instructions in the Maintenance chapter
for handling covers.
Magnetic Field Hazards
Robot Covers
WARNING: Magnetic fields can be hazardous to pacemaker wearers. Pacemaker
wearers stay back 30 cm (12 in.) from the platform covers, which are held in place with
strong magnets.
Docking Funnel
WARNING: Magnetic fields can be hazardous to pacemaker wearers. Pacemaker
wearers stay back 30 cm (12 in.) from the underside of the platform, which is exposed
during certain maintenance procedures for which the platform is tipped on its side.

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Qualification of Personnel
It is the end-user’s responsibility to ensure that all personnel who will work with or around mobile robots
have attended an appropriate Omron training course and have a working knowledge of the system. The
user must provide the necessary additional training for all personnel who will be working with the
system. As noted in this and the robot user guides, certain procedures should be performed only by
skilled or instructed persons. For a description of the level of qualification, we use the standard terms:
Skilled persons have technical knowledge or sufficient experience to enable them to avoid the
dangers, electrical and/or mechanical
Instructed persons are adequately advised or supervised by skilled persons to enable them to
avoid the dangers, electrical and/or mechanical
All personnel must observe industry-prescribed safety practices during the installation,
operation, and testing of all electrically-powered equipment.
WARNING: Before working with the robot, every entrusted person must confirm that they:
Have the necessary qualifications
Have received the guides (both this user’s guide, and the Mobile Robot LD Safety Guide)
Have read the guides
Understand the guides
Will work in the manner specified by the guides
Payload Movement and Transfer
Monitoring and confirmation of the status of robot payload or operation or movement of any added
equipment is the end-user’s responsibility. Payload transfer problems must trigger a robot E-Stop,
preventing the robot from moving until an Operator has resolved the problem and confirmed that the
system is safe to use. This handling of payload transfer problems is the end-user’s responsibility.
Providing an interlock between the robot and facility equipment is the user’s responsibility.
Configurable Warning Buzzer
A warning buzzer is available in LD-series Pioneer LX robots, which may be connected to the core if
desired. It is the user’s responsibility to connect, test and configure this buzzer as appropriate for the
facility in which the robot will be operating. The buzzer will sound whenever the robot is moving
backwards or is turning.
Multi-Vehicle Avoidance
WARNING: If two robots are approaching each other, incoming laser beams of laser sensors mounted at
similar horizontal planes may not be detected as reflected beams, reducing or preventing the ability of
one robot to sense and avoid the other. Use caution if using multiple robots, and implement additional
sensing or position sharing if neccesary for your facility and application.

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Environment
General Environmental Conditions
It is the end-user’s responsibility to ensure that the operating environment of the platform remains safe
for the platform. If there are areas that are not safe for the platform to travel in, those areas should be
physically blocked off so that the platform’s scanning laser will detect the barriers, and the platform will
not attempt to drive there. These areas can also be blocked off with forbidden zones in software, but that
should be in addition to physical barriers.
Public Access
The platform is designed for operating in indoor industrial or professional environments. It must be
deployed in a manner that takes into account potential risks to personnel and equipment. The product is
not intended for use in uncontrolled areas without risk analysis, for example, areas open to general public
access. Use in such areas may require deployment of additional safety measures.
Clearance
The platform is designed to operate in an environment that is generally level and has no doors or other
restricted areas too narrow for the AIV. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that adequate clearance is
maintained on each side of the AIV, so that a person cannot get trapped between the AIV and a wall or
other fixed object. You should consult the applicable standards for your area. An exception to side
clearance can exist at specific locations where the AIV must get close to platforms, equipment, or other
fixed objects.
The primary direction of travel of the LD Platform is forward. When the LD Platform is turning in place,
with no forward movement, the detection of an obstacle in its path of rotation will not trigger an E-Stop.
WARNING: Personnel who work with or around the robot should not stand close to
the robot when it is turning in place (with no forward motion).
Obstacles
If the AIV will be entering high-traffic areas, the user must take appropriate precautions to alert people in
those areas that a robot might enter. If the traffic consists of other machines, the user must adjust the
AIV‘s and/or the other machine’s parameters to reduce the risk of a collision.