Chapter 4: Configuration
0.5 Mbps per AMR would easily fit within the capabilities of access points (>=54 Mbps). If you
have multiple access points, this number becomes even less of a concern.
Also, other factors will affect the bandwidth requirements, such as if the AMR supports a cam-
era on top and streams the video through the AMR’s WiFiî ±interface. Based on such pos-
sibilities, the bandwidth usage will vary by application.
4.2 Mapping
Mapping Overview
There are many options for configuring and tuning your LD Platform Cart Transporter to best
suit your application.
In order to have your transporter perform autonomous mobile activities, you need to make a
map of its operating space. Configuration includes generation of the map that the transporter
will use for navigation. The cart parking goals need to be added to that map. Use the
MobilePlanner application to make the map. This manual only provides an overview of that
process, which is covered in detail in the FLOW Core User's Guide.
Maps may contain a variety of virtual elements which act to modify the behavior of an AMR.
Virtual elements include forbidden lines and areas, speed zones, preferred-direction zones, and
more, all working to help you configure your workspace for efficient and safe performance of
your mobile application. You can also create your own virtual elements for application-specific
AMR-workspace interactions.
Maps contain a variety of goals, routes, and tasks that comprise the destinations and activities
of the AMR in the workspace. There needs to be a goal at every location where you want the
transporter to be able to pick up or drop off a cart. Make sure that the goal orientations leave
room for the platform to maneuver.
Mapping Tasks
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Install the automated docking station before you create a map file. Its distinctive front
angle will be helpful in locating it on the map.
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Drive the platform with the joystick to make a floor plan scan. We recommend that you
drive it to and position it onto its automated docking station to prepare for the next
steps.
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Load that floor plan scan into MobilePlanner, on your PC, to make and edit the map.
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Add goals and docks to your map. In particular, refer to:
Working With Map Files > Editing a Map File >
Using the Drawing Tools > Adding Goals and Docks
in the FLOW Core User's Guide.
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Transfer the working map to the Enterprise Manager, or back to the platform, if you
have only one platform, to perform autonomous mobile actions.
The Enterprise Manager will automatically download the new map to each AMR in
your fleet as soon the AMR becomes idle.
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If you have multiple, separate working spaces, which will each require their own map,
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