LD Cart Transporter User's Guide, 14766-000 Rev B
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Chapter 2: Safety
preventing collisions. Ultimately, it is the end-user/integrator's responsibility to provide an
interlocked method of preventing collisions.
NOTE:If two robots are approaching each other, neither will not see the other
because the incoming laser beams are detected as reflected beams. Because of this,
any installation with more than one robot working in the same operating space
must be managed by the same Enterprise Manager 1100.
Traffic Control
A "switchable forbidden area" can be programmed on the map to prevent the robot from enter-
ing an area based on the state of a discrete input. If this input is set from another vehicle, such
as a forklift, while it is in that area, then the robot shall not be allowed to enter that area.
Passing Lanes
Since the LD Cart Transporter technology does not use fixed tracks to guide the robots, the con-
cepts of passing lanes and human safety areas are not relevant.
2.4 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 the MobilePlanner software, but that should be in addition to phys-
ical barriers.
Public Access
The LD Cart Transporter is designed for operating in indoor industrial or professional envir-
onments. 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 ana-
lysis, for example, areas open to general public access. Use in such areas may require deploy-
ment of additional safety measures.
Clearance
The LD Cart Transporter is designed to operate in an environment that is generally level and
has no doors or other restricted areas too narrow for the robot. It is the user’s responsibility to
ensure that adequate clearance is maintained on each side of the robot, so that a person cannot
get trapped between the robot and a wall or other fixed object. You should consult the applic-
able standards for your area. An exception to side clearance can exist at pickup and dropoff
locations where the robot must get close to conveyors or other fixed objects.
The primary direction of travel of the LD Cart Transporter is forward. When the transporter is
turning in place, with no forward movement, the detection of an obstacle in its path of rotation
will not trigger an E-Stop.
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