Daily Checks
The following are instructions for service tasks that need to be accomplished daily. The service tasks are integral to the proper functioning of this system and should be accomplished as described in the service manual.
Regular daily maintenance is crucial to maintaining the safety and performance of the PowerHive System. Completing daily checks should take no more than 10 minutes and will keep technicians familiar with the system and attuned to any changes.
Robot Cell Cleanliness
Normal facility operations may occasionally cause clutter / trash / debris to accumulate around the Safety Fencing or under the racks and could cause the floor scanner to perform poorly.
Any obstacle in the PowerHive Cell or Hallway that is between 2” and 6” off the floor may be detected as an obstruction in the zone. Detecting a person obstruction in the PowerHive Cell will cause a Category 0 stop of the robot and reset battery rack locations. Re-scanning the racks will increase truck reload times.
Be sure to keep trash and clutter out of the PowerHive Cell and Hallway to keep the system operating safely and efficiently.
Wire Inspection
Complete a quick visual check over the system wiring. Look for any signs of damage or wires that are untidy or out of their usual place. Early detection of rubbing and out of place wires can prevent system downtime in the future.
Safety Fence and Rack Door Inspection
Conduct a walk-around inspection of the safety fencing, verifying that all fences and posts are securely in place and maintaining the required safety distances. Additionally, perform a quick pull test on the rack doors to confirm that they are closed tightly.
Ensure the safety fence and bollards are regularly checked for damage or loosening. If any parts of the fence or bollards are damaged, they should be repaired or replaced immediately. Safety barriers are crucial for the safe operation of the PowerHive, and their maintenance should never be overlooked.
Safety Sensor Inspection
Perform a quick check of the safety system by independently tripping and resetting the hall light curtains, cell light curtains, emergency stops, and floor scanners to ensure that they operate as expected.
_ For a more detailed description of a safety sensor inspection, see section_ 4.1 Safety System
If any of the safety sensors fail inspection, halt operation until the sensor error has been fixed or the sensor has been replaced.