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1 Version1 Version
Version<br>Date<br>Author<br>Description / Changes
1.07/6/2023<br>Lion Power<br>Initial Release
1.19/23/2024<br>MW<br>Cradle SWS Update, minor changes to section 5<br>for readability and accuracy.
1.210/23/2024<br>MW<br>Added “Theory of Operation” section.
1.34/22/2025<br>RW<br>Updated Cradle and BDI sections extensively.
2 Contents2 Contents
1Version ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
2Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
3Definitions / Labels / Warnings .......................................................................................................... 5
3.1<br>System Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2<br>Cradle Labels ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1<br>Theory of Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2<br>Diagrams and Terminology ..................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2.1 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2.2 PowerHive Layout / Terminology ............................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2.3 HMI Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
4.3<br>Completing a Battery Reload ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1 Parking the Forklift ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.2 Initiating the Reload ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3.3 During the Reload ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.4 E-Stop: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.5 Finishing the Reload ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3.6 Important Notes ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4<br>Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.4.1 Emergency Stop Faults ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.4.2 Floor Scanner or Light Curtain Fault ................................................................................................................................. 15
4.4.3 Non-Resettable Fault .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
5Cradle Operation ................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1<br>Orientation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.2<br>Controls / Indicators .................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.1 Cradle Power Button ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.2 Pack Power Button ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.2.3 Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI) ....................................................................................................................................... 19
5.3<br>Using the Cradle ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.3.1 Returning Early (preferred) ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.3.2 Returning Late / Low SoC (avoid) ........................................................................................................................................ 20
5.3.3 Shutdown Warning System (SWS) ..................................................................................................................................... 20
5.3.4 Battery Lifespan Considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 20
5.3.5 Storage ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
6Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 21
6.1Robot / Rack (Charging / Loading) .................................................................................................................... 21
6.1.1Battery Reload Process ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
7Additional Support ............................................................................................................................... 22