Chapter 4: Fleet Operations Workspace Core Software The Fleet Operations Workspace Core (FLOW Core) software has the tools and features to help you get your AMR up and running quickly. This chapter covers the initial steps needed to access your AMR with the PC and to begin using the Fleet Operations Workspace Core soft- ware. 4.1 How Do I Begin? Before you can start using your AMR, there are a number of initial set-up and configuration steps you need to complete. NOTE: It is assumed that, prior to beginning fleet programming with FLOW Core, all AMRs and EM2100 appliances being used in the fleet have been unpacked, installed and set-up according to their respective user guides.
4.2 Install the MobilePlanner Software Before setting up a wireless connection to your AMR, you will need to install MobilePlanner on your PC. This software is the primary interface to the Fleet Manager and AMRs, and allows programming of the AMR fleet. 20569-020 Rev. A Fleet Operations Workspace Core User's Guide 35 Procedure Reference Install the MobilePlanner software on your PC. Install the MobilePlanner Software on page 35 Connect your PC to the AMR via Ethernet cable. Step 1: Connect Your PC to the AMR via Eth- ernet on page 37 Configure the AMR for wireless communication. Step 4: Configure Your AMR's Network and Security Settings on page 41 Establish a wireless connection to the AMR.
Step 5: Connect to the AMR Wirelessly on page 42 Scan your environment. Scanning the Operating Area on page 81 Convert the scan to a map. Convert the Scan into a Map on page 82 Use MobilePlanner software to edit (erase stray and other dynamic features from) the map. Editing a Map File on page 86 Add docks, forbidden zones, goals, and route(s) between goals, etc. to the map. Working with Map Files on page 84 Save the edited map on the AMR. Saving the Map on the AMR on page 101 Localize the AMR. Set the AMR's Initial Location on page 104 Create some tasks, and have the AMR begin performing them. AMR Tasks on page 141