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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion components/common_wireless_joystick_ps4.mdx
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Expand Up @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ To connect the joystick to your robot:
3. Press the _PS_ button in the centre of the joystick.
4. The joystick's top LED should start pulsing white or blue.
This means the joystick is attempting to connect.
5. The joysick's top LED should eventually become solid blue, indicating that it has connected to the robot's computer.
5. The joystick's top LED should eventually become solid blue, indicating that it has connected to the robot's computer.


<center>
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Husky AMP includes several sensors that are used for robot navigation. After connecting
to Husky AMP's network, confirm that each sensor is functional by using the steps below.

1. Connect to your laptop to the robot using SSH. To do so, execute the following in a terminal window:
1. Connect your laptop to the robot using SSH. To do so, execute the following in a terminal window:
```
ssh [email protected]
```
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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion components/husky_a300/husky_a300_computer.mdx
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Expand Up @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Clearpath offers a standard computer with an Intel i3 processor, or a performanc
4. Wi-Fi antennas.
5. Power cable.
6. Optional graphics card's PCIe riser cable.
4. Remove the 4 screws fastning the computer to Husky's _Electronics Tray_.
4. Remove the 4 screws fastening the computer to Husky's _Electronics Tray_.
5. Remove the computer from the robot.

:::note
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* Optional secondary computer or graphics card, _(not shown in the image)_
* Optional USB hub, _(not shown in the image)_

You may want to access remove the _Electonics Tray_ to access the integration bay under the tray,
You may want to remove the _Electronics Tray_ to access the integration bay under the tray,
or to maintain Husky's _Batteries_ and _Power Distribution_ components.

#### Hinging The Electronics Tray
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Expand Up @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ The 2 relays are connected in series, so if one welds closed due to a failure, t
The relays's physical states are monitored with Husky's Common Core microcontroller, and should flag a maintenance issue if either relay is damaged.

<Admonition type="danger" title=" ">
Husky's microcontroller is does not meet any performance level per ISO 13849-1.
Husky's microcontroller does not meet any performance level per ISO 13849-1.
Husky's microcontroller can be replaced with a PLC to achieve a known performance level for fault monitoring.
[Contact our Support Team](#support) if you have questions about this.
</Admonition>
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1. Twist all the _Emergency Stop Buttons_.
2. Close the Husky's _Rear Charge Port Door_.
3. If included; conncet the _Wireless Emergency Stop_ to the Husky.
3. If included; connect the _Wireless Emergency Stop_ to the Husky.
4. If included; clear the Emergency Stop State on your custom devices.

After clearing the Emergency Stop, the Husky's status lights should change to the _Needs Reset_ state's pattern.
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:::info Custom Additions

Our [Network IP Addresses page](/docs/ros/networking/network_ip_addresses) lists the common ranges we use per sensor type.
Clearpath will provide a supplementary manual that includes the IP addressess of custom configuration sensors.
Clearpath will provide a supplementary manual that includes the IP addresses of custom configuration sensors.

:::
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</figure>
</center>

Lockout procedures remove potentional energy from machines as we perform maintenance.
Lockout procedures remove potential energy from machines as we perform maintenance.
This reduces risk of harm while performing maintenance.
The Husky's main source of potential energy is the batteries.
We cannot completely discharge these batteries without damaging them, but we can disconnect them from all the robot's electronics.
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</center>
3. Disconnect the both sets of motor power and cables from the chassis on the side of the robot with the motor being replaced.
The thick power cables are removed by pulling on the cable.
The thiner data cables have a latch on the connector; press on the latch and then pull on the connector.
The thinner data cables have a latch on the connector; press on the latch and then pull on the connector.
<center>
<img
src="/img/robot_images/husky_a300_images/husky_a300_motor_2.jpg"
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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion components/husky_a300/husky_a300_power_connections.mdx
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Expand Up @@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ User Power is enabled by default shortly after the robot first powers up, regard
#### Expansion Power _(EXP 1 and EXP 2)_ {#expansion-power}

There are 2 Expansion Power connectors on the System Interface circuit board.
The Expanison Power connectors can power small manipulators, DC-AC inverters, and DC-DC supplies.
The Expansion Power connectors can power small manipulators, DC-AC inverters, and DC-DC supplies.

These connectors supply VBAT voltage, with a combined current of up to 20 A.
The connectors also include soft-start circuitry which limits inrush current to 25 A.
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1. Check that the weather forecast has acceptable conditions for the robot.
2. Check that the intended worksite's terrain is acceptable, without deep trenches, overhanging obstacles, children, of other hazards that were not acceptable per your Risk Assessment.
3. Check the tire pressures.
4. Inspect the tire treads for excessive wear of punctures.
4. Inspect the tire treads for excessive wear or punctures.
5. Inspect the drivetrain for loose screws.
6. Inspect the drivetrain for any branches or debris lodged in robot's motors or suspension.
7. Inspect the drivetrain for damage to any of the motor cables or to the cable ties that are used to secure the motor cables to the suspension beam. Check that there is clearance between the motor cables and the tires.
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</center>

5. Remove the failing circuit board by gently lifting the board up.
These circuit boards have many pins, so a large amount of force is requred.
These circuit boards have many pins, so a large amount of force is required.
<center>
<img
src="/img/robot_images/husky_a300_images/husky_a300_circuitboard_4.jpg"
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5. Place the old and new Main circuit boards on an ESD mat.

6. Move the funcational DC-DC, BLDC, and Common Core circuit boards from the old Main circuit board to the new Main circuit board by following the procedures above.
6. Move the functional DC-DC, BLDC, and Common Core circuit boards from the old Main circuit board to the new Main circuit board by following the procedures above.
<center>
<img
src="/img/robot_images/husky_a300_images/husky_a300_circuitboard_10.jpg"
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<SafetyAdmonition>
<>
Husky A300 with payload can have a total kinetic energy of 360 joules of energy <em>(180 kg at 2 m/s)</em>.
This is a significant amount of energy that can cause severe injury of death.
This is a significant amount of energy that can cause severe injury or death.
<br/>
<br/>
Husky A300, Husky AMP, and Husky Observer have been designed to ensure the robot will not impact a person's torso or head.
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<SafetyAdmonition>
<>
Do not ride on a moving Husky A300.
This includes standing, sitting, or any other method of mobing a person using a Husky A300.
This includes standing, sitting, or any other method of moving a person using a Husky A300.
<br/>
<br/>
The robot may become unstable or move unpredictably.
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<div>
<SafetyAdmonition>
<>
Always tie up long hair, and remove loose jewellery, and wear clothing without snag points when working aroung Husky A300.
Always tie up long hair, and remove loose jewellery, and wear clothing without snag points when working around Husky A300.
This reduces the risk of entanglement with the moving robot.
</>
</SafetyAdmonition>
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:::info

Your commissioning team must evaluate the functionality of Husky's safety functions in the context of your worksite and use case.
Perfrom a Risk Assessment to understand the risks of deploying Husky in your application, and whether customizations should be be made to recude these risks.
Perfrom a Risk Assessment to understand the risks of deploying Husky in your application, and whether customizations should be made to reduce these risks.

ISO 12100 is the Risk Assessment guide that we use at Clearpath Robotics, but there are other options from standards agencies like ISO, and IEC.

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<br/>
<br/>

The motor controllers and batteries connect to the MCU through indiviual CANbuses.
The motor controllers and batteries connect to the MCU through individual CANbuses.
The MCU's firmware then passes this to the computer over Ethernet.
The computer is configured with SocketCAN to interface with these networks.

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Ensure that the robot's centre of mass will not result in tipping hazards due to driving on hills.

Your commissioning team needs to perform calculations to confirm the robot's centre of mass will remain within the robot's footprint across its operating terrain.
You calculations should include a safety margin.
Your calculations should include a safety margin.

Refer to the [Technical Specifications](#technical-specifications) for the safe operating limits when there is no payload on the Husky.

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</center>

7. Replace the tire and/or tube as needed with new parts.
Make sure the tire's chevron treds are facing the correct direction, as the left and right wheels have different tred orientations.
Make sure the tire's chevron treads are facing the correct direction, as the left and right wheels have different tread orientations.
Ensure that the tube is installed in the tire and inflated only far enough that it takes its shape.
Inflating further will make reassembly difficult.

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We suggest 140 kPa for use cases on flat asphalt or concrete, to improve turning performance.

Lower tire pressures improve traction in rough and varied terrain, with rocks or other obstacles.
Lower tire pressuses also reduce the effective diameter of the wheel, which will increase the error of odometry readings.
Lower tire pressures also reduce the effective diameter of the wheel, which will increase the error of odometry readings.
Odometry is calculated using the average diameter of a tire inflated to 137 kPa _(20 psi)_.

:::
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:::info

Clearpath Robotics also provides integration services.
Your order may include addional sensors, auxiliary hardware, or software packages.
Your order may include additional sensors, auxiliary hardware, or software packages.
This additional work will come preinstalled on your robot.

:::
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:::safety-caution

CAUTION indcates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

:::

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:::safety-caution

**Always tie up long hair and avoid loose jewellery when working aroung Husky A300.**
**Always tie up long hair and avoid loose jewellery when working around Husky A300.**

This reduces entrapment.

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:::safety-warning

**Never charge Clearpath Robotics robots in environments with combustable materials.**
**Never charge Clearpath Robotics robots in environments with combustible materials.**

Sparks may occur and could cause combustable materials to ignite.
Sparks may occur and could cause combustible materials to ignite.

:::

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1. Plug the Standard Charger power cord into the Standard Charger and then into a wall receptacle.
The LED on the Standard Charger will illuminate red and Husky's [Status Lights](#status-lights) will pulse yellow/green
(if the robot is powered on).
1. When battery is charged fully, the LED on the Standard Charger will illuminate green if the the robot is powered off.
1. When battery is charged fully, the LED on the Standard Charger will illuminate green if the robot is powered off.
Alternatively, if the robot is powered on the LED on the Standard Charger will remain red and Husky's [Status Lights](#status-lights)
will pulse blue/green.
1. Unplug the Standard Charger from the wall and then disconnect it from the Battery Charger Port.
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:::note

The J100 MCU does not have an ethernet interface, and therefore cannot be flashed using the eternet bootloader. You must follow the subsequent steps to flash the J100 MCU over mini-USB.
The J100 MCU does not have an ethernet interface, and therefore cannot be flashed using the ethernet bootloader. You must follow the subsequent steps to flash the J100 MCU over mini-USB.

:::

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7. On first boot, the username will be `administrator` and the password will be `clearpath`.
You should use the `passwd` utility to change the `administrator` account password.
8. Log on to the computer and run `bash -e clearpath_computer_installer.sh` to install the needed software.
This will take a while to complete and has a prompts that must be answered.
This will take a while to complete and has prompts that must be answered.


## Internet Connection
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7. On first boot, the username will be `robot` and the password will be `clearpath`.
You should use the `passwd` utility to change the `robot` account password.
8. Log on to the computer and run `bash -e clearpath_computer_installer.sh` to install the needed software.
This will take a while to complete and has a prompts that must be answered.
This will take a while to complete and has prompts that must be answered.
</TabItem>
<TabItem value="Ubuntu Server ISO">
If your setup requires being able to manually edit your robot's partition table, or if your robot's computer
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