How to move robot manually

WARNING

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

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How to move robot with power

How to move robot that has lost power

If the robot has power, follow these steps to 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

Switch the robot's red button to "Offline" position.

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Step 3

The drive direction of the robot can be changed using the track-shift button.  

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.

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. See step by step instructions here: How to start the system in Customer console

 

If the robot has lost power or the track-shift button doesn’t work, follow these steps to 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

Find a 11mm socket wrench:

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Step 3

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

Step 4

You will find the socket above the charger access point. Take the plastic cover off, if any:

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Step 5

Use a 22mm socket wrench to change the tracks manually. You can now move the robot in the direction you want.

Step 6

Roll the robot and park it in the parking cell. Make sure that all 8 wheels are inside the tracks and that the wheels are lowered:

robot-parked-manually.jpeg

Step 6

After you have parked the robot, release the emergency button if you want the robot to have power again:

Step 7

Exit the grid and start the system. See step by step instructions here: How to start the system in Customer console

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