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3. Getting Started
This section introduces the basic operation and development of the SCOUT 2.0 platform using the
CAN bus interface.
3.1 Use and operation
The basic operating procedure of startup is shown as follows:
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Check
Check the condition of vehicle body. Check whether there are significant anomalies; if so,
please contact the after-sale service personnel for support;
Check the state of emergency stop switches. Make sure both emergency stop buttons are
released;
Take off the cover of rear panel and you will see it;
For first-time use, check whether Q3 (drive power supply switch) on the rear panel has been
pressed down; if so, please release it, and then the drive will be powered off;
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Startup
Rotate the key switch (Q1 on the electrical panel), and normally, the voltmeter will display
correct battery voltage and front and rear lights will be both switched on;
Check the battery voltage. If there is no continuous "beep-beep-beep..." sound from beeper,
it means the battery voltage is correct; if the battery power level is low, please charge the
battery;
Press Q3 (drive power switch button);
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Shutdown
Rotate the key switch to cut off the power supply;
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Emergency stop
Press down emergency push button both on the left and the right of SCOUT 2.0 vehicle body;
Basic operating procedure of remote control:
After the chassis of SCOUT 2.0 mobile robot is started correctly, turn on the RC transmitter and select
the remote-control mode. Then, SCOUT 2.0 platform movement can be controlled by the RC
transmitter.
3.2 Charging
SCOUT 2.0 is equipped with a 10A charger by default to meet customers' recharging demand.
The detailed operating procedure of charging is shown as follows:
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Make sure the electricity of SCOUT 2.0 chassis is powered off. Before charging, please make
sure Q1 (key switch) in the rear control console is turned off;
