CHAPTER 2. MPO-700
2.5. MAINTENANCE
2.5 Maintenance
Information on hardware maintenance, cleaning and general precautions when working on the mobile robot can be
found in
(page 38).
Maintenance of the Neobotix MPO-700 is very easy and does not cause much work. As long as the advice in this
chapter is kept in mind and the robot is treated accordingly, no major work is necessary.
Please mind the following:
• Always keep the robot clean. Dust and dirt might damage the moving parts or reduce the life expectancy. Metal
splinters might cause short-circuiting.
• Check all connectors, especially the high current connectors, regularly and replace them if they show signs of
wear.
• Never connect or disconnect any connectors under load. Always turn the robot off before changing any connec-
tions.
Warning:
Always turn off the robot completely and disconnect both the battery and the charging device before
working on the robot. Serious injuries and / or damages might occur if the robot is modified while it is still
connected to a power supply!
2.5.1 Cleaning
To achieve a long life of the platform and guarantee a satisfying operation, the platform should be checked and cleaned
regularly. Information on how to clean the robot and its sensors can be found in
(page 38).
2.5.2 Omni Drive Modules
In order to optimise the performance of the omnidirectional platform and to maximise its life expectancy, please mind
the following:
• Always treat the mobile platform very carefully. Do not overload the platform, do not operate it on uneven
ground and do not drop the platform or drive down steps.
• Keep both the mechanical and electrical parts of the modules clean. Dirt on the bearings will cause increased
wear and will reduce the life expectancy of the modules.
• Using a faulty control software might lead to severe damages. An insufficient alignment of the modules or bad
coordination will also result in damages to the drives.
• Regularly check the drive units for smooth rotation and a constant, soft sound.
2.5.3 Batteries
If the battery of the MPO-700 has to be replaced first shut down the on-board computer and turn off the robot.
Disconnect the battery from the robot and move the battery cable aside. Then slowly slide the battery out of the
carrier rails.
Attention:
Take care not to drop the battery once it comes free completely.
To insert a new battery simply follow the above steps in reverse order.
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