How to manually move a robot with or without power

WARNING

This article is intended for certified Pio Super Users who have completed the Super User course because it requires in-depth knowledge of Pio hardware.
It is dangerous to follow the instructions below if you are not a certified Pio Super User.
Please contact your manager to determine who can perform these steps in your company.

 
Note: The steps for manually moving a robot are the same for R5 and R5.1 (Pro) robots. However, the control panel and the axle used to manually move the robot without power are located in different places depending on the robot model.

How to move robot with power
How to move a robot that has lost power

Manually move a robot with power

Follow the steps below to manually move the robot.

Step 1

Make sure that the system status is stopped in the Customer Console before you enter the grid and move the robot.

Follow the instructions for entering and moving inside the grid: How to enter the grid

Important! When moving on the grid, always follow local regulations and guidelines. 

Step 2

Switch the robot to Offline, using the buttons on the Robot's control panel.

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R5.1 (Pro) control panel

Step 3

The drive direction of the robot can be changed using the track-shift button. Remember to press and hold the Manual operation button to operate track shifts for R5.1 (Pro) robots. 

Press the track button up or down to lower the wheels in the necessary direction. 

If you want to change the direction, you can press the button twice:

Step 4

Roll the robot and park it in the parking cell in front of the Service Tower lift.

Make sure that all 8 wheels are inside the tracks and that the wheels are lowered:

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Step 5

Exit the grid and start the system: How to start the system in Customer console

Manually move a robot that has lost its power

In the case where a robot has lost its power, or the trackshift button doesn't work, you will need a 22 mm socket wrench tool to manually move the robot. Follow the steps below to manually move the robot.

Step 1

Make sure that the system status is stopped in Customer console before you enter the grid and move the robot.

Follow the instructions for entering and moving inside the grid: How to access the grid

Important! When moving on the grid, always follow local regulations and guidelines.

Step 2

Bring a 22mm socket wrench.

Remove the black plastic plug covering the axle: 

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Step 3

Press the "Emergency stop" button on the robot in question to power it off.

Step 4

Use the socket wrench to manually change the tracks. You can now move the robot in the direction you want.

Step 5

Roll the robot over to the exit cells and park it inside the Service Tower lift. Make sure that all 8 wheels are inside the tracks and that the wheels are lowered when parking it.

robot-parked-manually.jpeg

Step 6

Exit the grid and start the system: How to start the system in Customer console

 

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