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MiR250 Hook Integrator Manual Date: 12/2023 Version: 3.0 (en) Robot hardware version: 2.0 Top module hardware version: 2.0 For the full documentation package and for translated guides for your robot, go to: https://www.mobile-industrial-robots.com/product-documents/mir250-hook-hw-20-sw-3-v1/...
Copyright and disclaimer Copyright and disclaimer Mobile Industrial Robots A/S (MiR) makes no warranties, expressed or implied, in respect of this document or its contents. In addition, the contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document.
Integrator Manuals are available in multiple languages. These guides are intended for PCM (partly completed machinery) robots. Quick starts describe how you start operating MiR robots quickly. It comes in print in the box with the robots. Quick starts are available in multiple languages.
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Best practice guides provide helpful information you can use when commissioning or operating your robot. REST API references for MiR robots, MiR Hooks, and MiR Fleet. HTTP requests can be used to control robots, hooks, and MiR Fleet. MiR Network and Wi-Fi 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 Resources MiR Log Analytics and MiR Insights are tools you can use to analyze how well your robots or fleet are performing. MiR Log Analytics is a free tool that lets you analyze recorded performance from error logs, and MiR Insights requires a paid license, but runs continuously alongside MiR Fleet to give real-time data on several metrics.
2. Product presentation 2. Product presentation MiR250 Hook is a MiR250 Dynamic robot with a MiR Hook 250 top module mounted to it. It is designed to transport carts indoors within production facilities, warehouses, and other industrial locations where access to the public is restricted.
2. Product presentation 2.2 Internal parts Most internal parts of MiR250 Hook are accessed through covers that open to different compartments—see "Accessing the internal parts" on page 149. CAUTION Removing covers from the robot exposes parts connected to the power supply, which can result in a short circuit that will damage the robot and could injure personnel.
With MiR250 Hook, you must provide the measurements of the carts as described in "Cart specifications" on page 94. The MiR250 Hook has its own menu in the robot interface. To see the menu options for MiR250 Hook, the hook feature must be enabled—see "Enable the MiR250 Hook feature" on page 68.
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2. Product presentation Driving with a cart Once a cart is attached to MiR250 Hook, the robot does not reverse when driving to another position. As a result, its dynamic obstacle avoidance capabilities are somewhat restricted compared to when a cart is not attached. The system operator needs to keep this in mind when choosing where to run the robot.
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In Setup > Sounds, you can upload new sounds to the robot or edit the volume and length of the default sounds. Sounds can be used in missions and zones to alert or to attract people's attention. For more information about how to set up sounds, see MiR Commissioning Guide. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
Read the information in this section before powering up and operating MiR250 Hook. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warnings. MiR250 Hook is partly completed machinery, and there are steps you need to take before it can be put into operation.
"Foreseeable misuse" below. 3.5 Foreseeable misuse Any use of MiR250 Hook deviating from the intended use is deemed as misuse. This includes, but is not limited to: Using the robot to transport people Using the robot on inclines outside the robot's specifications...
MiR Support Portal. 3.7 Warning label MiR250 Hook is supplied with a warning label that specifies that it is strictly prohibited to ride on the robot. The label must be placed on the robot or top module so that it is clearly visible.
Mobile Industrial Robots has identified the following potential hazards that integrators must inform personnel about and take all precautions to avoid when working with MiR250 Hook: You risk being run over, drawn in, trapped, or struck if you stand in the path of the robot or walk towards the robot or its intended path while it is in motion.
4. Unboxing 4. Unboxing This section describes how to unbox MiR250 Hook. To be able to use MiR250 Hook hardware version 2.0, the robot must be running software version 3.3.2 or higher. 4.1 In the box The box contains: The MiR250 Hook robot Two external antennas A SICK safety laser scanner optics cover cleaning cloth...
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Press the Resume button to clear the Protective stop. The robot is now ready for operation. If you are not able to power up the robot upon delivery, see MiR 48V Battery Technical Guide to troubleshoot the issue. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
You can connect to the robot using an Ethernet cable or an access point. If you are located in North America, the EU, or a part of the EAC, you can purchase a MiR Access Point from MiR. Outside these areas, you need to use your own access point that is approved for use in your region.
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Select the network you want the robot to be connected to, and fill out the displayed fields—see the guide How to connect a MiR robot to a Wi-Fi network for more information about the Wi-Fi settings. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
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5.2 of ISO 3691-4:2020 must be performed to ensure compliance with the applicable standards. MiR expressly disclaims liability for any and all damages or injuries caused as a result of customers' failure to install, operate, and maintain the robot in strict compliance with the Integrator manual, train personnel as needed for the application, apply additional risk reduction as needed for the application, follow and implement the recommendations in these guidelines.
4. Unboxing 4.11 Enable the MiR250 Hook feature To access the MiR250 Hook settings and mission menus, the MiR250 Hook features must be enabled. To check that they are enabled, follow these steps: Sign in to the robot interface, and go to System > Settings > Features.
The storage time of the robot and battery depends on the battery's state of charge, the storage conditions, and the battery version. For more information about storage time, see MiR 48V Battery Technical Guide. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
BMS. The battery is also fused to protect against severe overcurrent events. See MiR 24V Battery Troubleshooting and Technical Guide for more information. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
The following sections describe how the robot is operated and customized. 7.1 Work environment requirements It is the responsibility of the commissioner to ensure that the environment is suitable for MiR robots. You can find the environment and space requirements under the specifications for...
7. Usage Evacuation plan In MiR Fleet, it is possible to set up evacuation of robots from one or more zones in case of an emergency situation. Evacuation zones should be created and Evacuation positions should be added to the map—see the guide How to set up evacuation zones and fire alarms in MiR Fleet for more information.
Figure 7.2 The Manual stop button is the left-most button on the control panel 7.4 Cart specifications This section describes the requirements for the carts that MiR250 Hook are going to tow. Figure 7.3 illustrates the dimensions that must be within a certain range. You must create and design your own cart type or purchase suitable carts that meet the design requirements.
It is required that at least 25 mm of empty white space surrounds the AprilTag. The tag size is a global parameter so all tags used by MiR250 Hook must have the same sizes if they are in the same site.
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Name: Is used to identify the calibration settings. This will automatically be filled when you select Detect and MiR250 Hook is correctly positioned to read the ID tag of the cart. Depth and Side Offset: These are used to define the exact position of MiR250 Hook relative to the cart.
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Entry height: Defines the height of the hook when the robot can move the gripper beneath the gripper bar. This is the height the robot should currently be set to. Select Detect, and if MiR250 Hook is correctly positioned to read the ID tag of the cart, the Entry height will be entered.
Checksum: E9B1C0B6 8.2 Emergency stop buttons There is one Emergency stop button on MiR250 Hook. When the button is pressed, it breaks the Emergency stop circuit triggering an Emergency stop. The Emergency stop circuit runs through the Emergency stop button and connects to the safety PLC through the Auxiliary emergency stop interface.
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Protective fields to the sides The Protective fields on each side of MiR250 Hook vary with the speed of the robot. At speeds below 0.5 m/s, the fields are very small, making it possible for the robot to traverse narrower corridors.
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Add the action Mute protective fields from the Safety system menu. Edit the action parameters so the Protective fields are muted. MiR250 Hook cannot mute specific Protective fields; you can either mute all or none of the fields. Otherwise, the robot reports an error.
9. Demounting the top module 9. Demounting the top module If you need to access the robot from the top, you must demount MiR Hook 250. This can be required when troubleshooting issues or replacing robot components. CAUTION Removing covers from the robot exposes parts connected to the power supply, which can result in a short circuit that will damage the robot and could injure personnel.
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After completing the maintenance that required you to remove MiR Hook 250, you can mount the top module again by following the guide How to mount MiR Hook 250 to MiR250. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
12. Maintenance 12.2 Accessing the internal parts Most internal parts of MiR250 Hook are accessed through covers that open to different compartments. See a video of the process on the MiR TechComm videos channel on vimeo.com. CAUTION Removing covers from the robot exposes parts connected to the power supply, which can result in a short circuit that will damage the robot and could injure personnel.
When updating a MiR250 Hook, keep the following points in mind: Never turn off MiR250 Hook during the update process. If your robot has a MiR hook mounted to it, make sure to update the robot software before updating the hook.
Backups take up some of your robot's memory space. It is a good idea to remove any old backups you are certain you will not need in the future. For more information on how to create, roll back, and delete backups, see MiR Robot Interface Guide. You can find this guide on MiR Support Portal.
For more information about commissioning your robot to fulfill these guidelines, and for setting up missions and error handling, see MiR Robot Interface Guide and MiR Commissioning Guide. You can find these guides on MiR Support Portal.
You can find these guides on MiR Support Portal. 13.3 Error codes and solutions Use the MiR troubleshooting guide to resolve many of the errors the robot reports. You can find these guides on MiR Support Portal. Table 13.1 Common error codes the robot reports...
Only persons assigned with the commissioning task should be present during commissioning. MiR Commissioning Guide contains a site acceptance checklist with the core tasks that are part of commissioning the MiR robot.
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MiR250 Hook; and ensuring the safety of nearby personnel when a MiR robot is accelerating, braking, and maneuvering. Typically, an Integrator commissions a system on behalf of a system manufacturer (e.g.
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Marker type A marker type is a description of a shelf that MiR robots can dock to. You must have a marker type for each type and size of shelf you want your robot to be able to transport.
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17. Glossary MiR application A MiR application is either a single MiR product or a combination of MiR products that is able to execute certain tasks. A MiR application is often a MiR base robot combined with a MiR top module.
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REST API REST API is used by MiR Fleet and MiR robots to communicate status data and orders. Site A site is the overall container of any number of maps and all data relevant to the map, such as missions, features, robot groups, and transitions.
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