Robomow RM510 manual

1 Operating & Safety Manual RM510 & Base Station www.robomow.eu / www.robomow.com DOC5002E[...]

2 The products are manufactured by F. Ro botics Acqui sitions (Friendl y Robotics). Friendly Robotics product s are CE approved. Friendly Robo tics products comply with the requirements of the RoHS (Restrictions on Hazard ous Substances) Directive 2002/95/E C and the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electroni c Equipment) Directive 2002/96/EC. © Friendl[...]

3 Table of Contents Safety Warnings & Precautio ns ………………………………………………………….………….. 4 Warnings Decal Definitions …………………………………………………………………………... 6 Robomow ® Safety Features …………………………………………………………?[...]

4 Safety Warnings & Precautions Training and Instructions 1. Read this manual carefull y before operating Ro bomow  . Be familiar with th e controls and the proper use of Robom ow  and follow all safety and warning instructions. 2. Do not use Robomow  for any purpose other than for which it is intended. 3. Never allow children or peo p[...]

5 Bum p e r Base Sta tion 30. Never let Robomow operate without sup ervision. 31. When programming the automatic start times and days, insu re these windows of operation are programmed when chil dren, pets and other bystanders are n ot on the lawn. 32. Do not place metal objects in the area of the Base Station contacts. 33. After removing the fuse [...]

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Warnings Decal Definitions These are the symbols on Robomo w  ; Read them carefully before operating Robomo w  . DANGER! Sharp rotating blade. Keep hands and feet a w ay. Serious injury can occur. Caution – Do not touch rotating blad e 1. Safety alerts symbol – WARNI NG - this is a dangerous power tool. Use care when opera[...]

7 Robomow ® Safety Features 1. Child Guard / Safety Guard (Level I) This menu option offers a safety feature to help prevent children or others not familiar with the safe operation of the mower to operate it freely. 2. Anti-Theft / Safety Guard (level II) The anti-theft system provides the user a di sabling function that will prevent anyone from u[...]

8 WARNING! This warning symbol will be found at several points throughout the pages of this manual. It is intended to highlight an important safety, warning or cautionary message. Please pay particular attention to these areas and be sure you fully understand the message before proceeding . 11. Base Station/Perimeter Switch and Perimeter Wire Robom[...]

9 How It Works  A one-time setup is requi red before operating the Robomow; a small wire, calle d the perimeter wi re , is place aroun d the edge of the lawn and any ot her areas wh ere you do not want the mower to enter.  Small pegs are supplie d with the Robomow and th ey are used to fasten and hold the perimeter wire to the ground, below g[...]

10 Robomow ® Base Station Base Station Stakes Power Supply Wire Pegs Plot Connecto r Wire Connector RoboRuler What’s in the Box Open the box and lift the Robomow from its carrying handle; Robomow an d the Base Station are bound together with two strips; cut the strips and pull back the Rob omow from the Base Station.[...]

11 Chapter 1 - Base Station & Perimeter Wire Setup 1.1 Preparations  Read carefull y the Operating and Safety Manual prio r to setup.  It is recomm ended to mow your lawn usin g a conventional lawn mower and water the ground before starting the setup for easier d riving of the pegs.  Confirm all parts for the se tup are includ ed (refe[...]

12  Note: The power supply is suitable for outdoor use, yet it is required placing it in a sheltered place, dry location, which is well ventila ted and not exposed to direct sunlight. Place the Base Station at least one-meter from c orners ;  Position the Base Station with its fence facing to the inside of the la wn ;  Robomow is imperviou[...]

13 While the picture shows two wires separate, they should be adjacent Maximum length of wire connected to the Base Station in one loop is 500m (1650ft) Base Station Base Zone Zone A Zone B Figure 1.4 (Option A) Three zones are loo ped together and connected to the Base Station Figure 1.5 (Option B) Separated zones, where grass areas are not contig[...]

14 Where grass areas are contiguous, Robomow will automatically mow all zones and drive back for recharging in the Base Station at the end of each operation. The area that connects two attached big areas is called a narro w pass. There are two types of nar row passes (Figure 1.6): Type A : At least 1m (3ft) between the wires so Robomo w can effecti[...]

15 1.2.3 Defining Obstacles-Perimeter Islands  Obstacles that are relatively rigid and higher than 15cm (6 inches) , such as trees, phone poles and power pole s can be left in the lawn withou t any consideration during the wire setu p. The Robomow will turn when it collid es with this type of obstacle.  Other obstacles such as, flowerbeds, fo[...]

16 34cm / 14in ch Lon g distan ce of R oboRu l er 100 cm 0-15 c m T h i s area sh ou l d be l ef t o u t o f th e workin g area as t h e per im et er wi re can n ot be lai d in sl ope great er t h an 15% ( 1 5 c m he ig ht p e r di st an ce of 1m ) Robo m ow can m ow areas in side th e workin g area wi t h sl ope u p to 3 3 cm per dist an ce of 1 m[...]

17  The setup of the entering to the narrow pass leads to the Ba se Station should include triangles to reduce the ch ance that Robomow will enter towards the station while mowin g the inner area (scanning); to perform the triangle set up refer to Figure 1.7.  The di stance between the wire s lead to the Ba se Station and ba ck to the lawn is[...]

18 1.4.2 La ying Out The Perimeter Wire  Start setting the perimeter wire by placin g pegs every few meters and at the la wn corners according to your plan; do not forget obstacles that need to be demarcated while laying the wire.  After removing enough wire within a given section, use the RoboRuler provided to set the correct distance from t[...]

19 Add pegs in to pull the perimeter wire down to the ground su rface, below the grass tips. Add pegs in to pull the perimeter wire down to the ground su rface, below the grass tips. Important If the lawn's edge borders with a pond, swimming pool or watercourse or where the grass level is higher than 70cm (2ft) from the edge around it, then it[...]

20 1.4.5 Placing and Connecting the Base Station  Connect the Perimeter Wire con nector to the Base Station board (Figure 1.19).  Before securing the Power Supply cord to the Base Station, carefully lay the length of the cord ou t, beginning from the Base Station and leading to t he main power supply and insure it is fastened securely to the [...]

21 1.5 Robomow Preparation and Settings 1.5.1 Setting the Cutting Height  Lift the Bumper Cover from the front side of the Robomow (fig ure 1.25).  To change the cutting height, rotate the cutting hei ght adjustment knob, as shown in figure 1.2 6. 1.5.2 Inserting Batteries Fuse  Your Robomow is shipped with th e batteries fuse removed and [...]

22 STOP GO STOP GO Operating Lamp UP arrow DOWN arrow Rain sensor LCD display window GO / START button Main Switch button STOP button Language Press GO 00 :00 dd/mm /yy next digi t Time and Date Press GO English (US) Confirm Press ‘ GO ’ Scroll ‘UP’ or ‘DOW N’ to choose your lan guage and press GO to confirm Press ‘ GO ’ Scroll to s[...]

23 Base position Press GO to t est Program On Confirm Press ‘ GO ’ Press ‘ GO ’ to set an automatic weekly program by area or scroll to change it to ‘ Off ’. Base zone area Press GO Press ‘ GO ’ to confirm Weekl y program Press GO Follow the instructions at the next subparagraph (‘ Base position’ testing) 150 – 200 m² Confirm[...]

24 Figure 1.34 Placement of stakes Figure 1.34 Placement of stakes Base position Press GO to test Press ‘ GO ’t o t e s t the Base Station position Searching base Peg base then press GO If Robomow fails to enter the Base Station, it will stop Follow the Robom ow and confirm tha t it docks proper ly into the Base Station Reposition Base Press GO[...]

25 Completing the Wire Fastening  Once complete, walk back along the perimeter and add in wire pe gs to those areas of the wire where it is not pulled down below the le vel of t he grass tips and close to groun d level. Wherever the wire is raised or loo se, it should be tightened an d pegged down with extra wire pegs (distance between pegs shou[...]

26 Figure 1.40 Inserting and Fastening Perimeter Wire to Connector Figure 1.41 Plug the plot connector into the Perimeter Switch Using a small flat blade screwdriver, tighten the screw to secure the perimeter wire into the connector 1.7.3 Laying Out The Perimeter Wire  Now, kno wing the Perimeter Switch location, y ou can begin the setup of the [...]

27 Wi re position Zones setup Press GO Main dis pla y - Press ‘ GO ’ Settings Press GO Press ‘ GO ’ Mow zone: Bas e Pre ss GO Press ‘ GO ’ and follow Child guard Press GO Wire position Press GO Scroll down until ‘ Settings ’i s d i s p l a y e d Scroll up until ’W i r e position’ is displayed Press ‘ GO ’ Wi re position Wi r[...]

28 Figure 2.1 Robomow menu optio ns Operation Battery Temperatures Configuration Last stop cause Child guard Anti theft Time and dat e Rain sensor Language Eco mode Signal type Blade replaced Wire position Delay operation User options Set Zone: Base Set Zone: A Set Zone : B Service Zones setup Settings Information Password required 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.1.[...]

29 Figure 2.2 Weekly program menu Set Zone: Base Set Zone: A Set Zone: B Weekly program Entry points Ski p next s tart Islands on/off Work time External Base Update program Program t ype Program on/off Display program 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.1.1 2.1.1.2 2.1.1.3 2.1.1.4 2.1.1.5 2.1.1.6 Set Zone: Base Set Zone: A Set Zone: B Weekly program Entry points Ski p[...]

30 Figure 2.3 Weekly program set by area Set by area Set by days Advanced Base zon e area Press GO 100 – 150 m² Confirm 200 – 250 m² Confirm Start: 13 :00 Next digit Start: 14:00 Confirm Press ‘ GO ’ to confirm Scroll ‘UP’ to choose the lawn area connec ted to the Base Station Press ‘ GO ’ Scroll to set the start time and press ?[...]

31 Set by area Set by days Advanced M + T- W - T- F- S - S- Next day Start: 13 :00 Next digit Start: 14:00 Confir m Press ‘ GO ’ to confirm Scroll UP/DOWN to set the work time and press ‘ GO ’ to confirm The cursor indicates t he day to be set; Use the UP/DOWN arrows to change the day status, when ‘+’ is for active day; Press ‘ GO ’[...]

32 M+ T+ W+ T- F+ S- S- R m M+ T+ W+ T- F+ S- S- R m Figure 2.7 Weekly pr ogram disp lay Figure 2.6 Advanced weekly program Example for using the advanced progra m (Figure 2.6) - The lawn in figure 2.6 has two areas with narrow p ass between them; - The large area is 250m ² where the small area is 50m², thus di fferent work times are required to [...]

33 Shortcut buttons To display the program, press the ‘UP’ arrow while Robomo w is in the Base Station. The program is displayed for 10 seconds bef ore changing back to the main displ ay. To update the program, press the ‘GO’ button within the 10 secon ds that the program is displayed. The following characters may appea r under each of the [...]

34 Figure 2.8 Entry points Skip nex t on Confirm Skip nex t on Confirm Skip nex t on Confirm Figure 2.10 Skip next start Figure 2.9 Set Zone: Base options Notes: Set entry points Entry points on/off Set Zone: Base Set Zone: A Set Zone: B Weekl y program Entry poi nts Skip next start Islands Wor k t ime External base 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1. 1.1 2.1. 1.2 2.[...]

35 Zone: Base Max Confirm Zone: Base 1:30 Confirm Work t ime Press GO Scroll to select different operating time. Press ‘ GO ’ to confirm Press ‘ GO ’ to set ‘Work time’ Zone: Base Max Confirm Zone: Base Max Confirm Zone: Base Max Confirm Zone: Base 1:30 Confirm Zone: Base 1:30 Confirm Zone: Base 1:30 Confirm Work t ime Press GO Work t i[...]

36 Figure 2.16 Rain sensor menu Time and date Press G O Press ‘ GO ’ Scroll UP/DOWN to set the clock and the date and press ‘GO’ for the next digit 00 :00 dd/mm/yy Next digit 10:37 23/04/07 Confirm Press ‘ GO ’ to confirm Time and date Press G O Time and date Press G O Press ‘ GO ’ Scroll UP/DOWN to set the clock and the date and pr[...]

37 2.2.5 Language Allows the user the option of viewing the L CD text in several different language versi ons. 2.2.6 ECO Mode The ECO (Economic) mode feature enabl es operating Robomow u sing minimum energy required to cut the grass and maintai n the lawn. The ECO mode default is set to 'on'. Operation in ECO mode reduces Ro bomow noise l[...]

38 Operation Press GO Total time 253h47m First operation Date: 13/03/08 Operation Press GO Operation Press GO Operation Press GO Total time 253h47m Total time 253h47m Total time 253h47m First operation Date: 13/03/08 First operation Date: 13/03/08 First operation Date: 13/03/08 Figure 2.17 Operation menu Battery Press GO Battery vo ltage 12.8 25.5 [...]

39 Temperatures Press GO Drive temp. Press GO Mow temp. +24 C +75 F Main board +35 C +95 F Left drive +26 C +78 F Right drive +26 C +78 F Temperatures Press GO Temperatures Press GO Temperatures Press GO Drive temp. Press GO Mow temp. +24 C +75 F Main board +35 C +95 F Left drive +26 C +78 F Right drive +26 C +78 F Figure 2.19 Temperatures menu Fig[...]

40 WARNING! Never let Robomo w operate without supervision. Serious inj ury can occur. Insure that the scheduled ope rating times that you program in for automatic start and mowing are times when the mowing area w ill be free of children and pets. Do not program times unless y ou are certain the area will be free of children, pets and bystanders. C[...]

41 3.5 Operation in Base Zone – Manual Start Manual Depart mode can be used in ca ses such as the following: - Mowing the lawn at times other than wh en programmed. - When the lawn is occupi ed and the yard must be cleared of debris, objects, pet s or people first.  For initiating a manual start for mowing, press the ‘GO’ button once to st[...]

42 Mon 15:34 Next: Tue 13:00 Current Day and Time Next Scheduled Start (Day and Time) Batter y icon Mon 15:34 Next: Tue 13:00 Mon 15:34 Next: Tue 13:00 Mon 15:34 Next: Tue 13:00 Current Day and Time Next Scheduled Start (Day and Time) Batter y icon Mow Zone: Base Press GO Mow Zone: Base Press GO Mow Zone: Base Press GO Displayed when there is no we[...]

43 Chapter 4 - Text Messages and Troubleshooting 4.1 Messaging Robomow is equipped with an LCD panel that will notify you in the form of a te xt message when common operational faults occur to instruct the user to perform a certain function or action. If the LCD screen is blank, pre ssing the ‘ GO’ button one time will wake the m ower up and th[...]

44 Message Displayed Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action - Power supply c able is not plug ged properly into the mains supply. - Confirm p ower supply is plugged into the main power receptacl e. Check power (Winter charger) - No power to receptacle or mai n power is shut off - Turn power on to the main receptacle . - Check the mains supply [...]

45 Message Displayed Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action CAUTION – Re move battery fuse before lifting the mower - The Robomow has driven o nto an obstacle, raising the f ront end. Remove or exclude this obj ect from the mowing area. - The Robomow is being us ed on a slope too steep for safe mowing. Excl ude this from the mowing area. - H[...]

46 Message Displayed Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action No wire signal - Base Station / Perimeter Switch is not turn ed on or not connected to t he zone intended to mow. - The perimeter wire is not connected to the Base Station / Perimeter Switch - The perimeter wire is cut - Make sure the Base Station is connected to the mains sup ply - D[...]

47 Message Displayed Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action Splice wire (Confirm the Base Station beeps continuously for cut wire) - Perimeter wire cut - Wire disconne cted from the Base Station / Perimeter S witch - Conf irm wire is plugge d in and wire leads are firmly attache d. - W alk along perimeter, incl uding islands and look for obvio[...]

48 4.2 Other Operational or Fault Problems Problem Encountered Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action - Conf irm that the time in the m ower is set correctly (hour and date) - Set the time (See paragr aph 2.2.3) Robomow operates at the wrong times - The ‘ GO ’ butt on was pressed with no meaning, by someone or b y a pet (‘ Last stop caus[...]

49 Problem Encountered Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action The Robomow is noisy and vibrates - Damaged or unbalanced blade - Check the lawn is free from branches, stones or other objects that can damage the blade befor e operating the Robomow. - Replace the blade - Grass is too high in relation to the set cutting height - It is recommended [...]

50 Before any cleaning is done remove the batteries fuse. Caution ! Serious injury can occur. Always remov e batteries fuse before any maintenance or cleaning is done or befor e lifting Robomow. Blade is very sharp and can cause sev ere cuts or lacerations. Always w ear heavy work gloves w hen working w ith and around the blade. WARNING! Chapter 5 [...]

51 Figure 5.1 Blade replacement 1 1 2 2 3 3 Blade replacement instructions Caution! To prevent the risk of serious injury , always remo ve the battery fu se when replacing the bla de. For your safet y, always w ear heavy work gloves when w orking with or around the cutting blade. 1. Remove the battery fuse; 2. Wear heavy work gloves; 3. Place Robom[...]

52 Wire Connector 1 2 3 Wire Connector 1 1 2 2 3 3 Figure 5.2 Wires splicing 1. Strip 1cm (0.5 inch) of each wire ends together and twist the stripped ends together using pliers. 2. Insert the twisted wires into the splicing connector. 3. Screw the wire connect or on the twisted wires; make sure is tight. Figure 5.3 Winter charging 5.6 Splicing the[...]

53 Base Station / Perimeter Switch It is recommended to remove the Base Station for the winter period: - Disconnect the power supply from the mains power; - Open the Base Station / Perimeter Switch cover; - Disconnect all connecto rs from the board; - You can now remove the Base Station cover/ Perimet er Switch and place it in dry storage; - It is [...]

54 Theft Guard Code Fill in the four-digit code you have selected for the Theft Guard system as a safe record in the event you forget the code selected. ____ ____ ____ ____ Robomow Serial Number ________________________ Chapter 6 - Specifications Dimensions 64cm (25 inches) Length x 52cm (20 inc hes) Width x 30cm (12 inches) Height Weight 17.6kg (3[...]

55 Chapter 7 - Accessories Perimeter Switch Convenience of having a switch for each zone and not moving one switch from zone to zone. (operated by electricity) Peg Pack (50) For larger lawns and additional zones. Perimeter Wire For larger lawns and additional zones. Blade Keep a spare blade on hand. Sharp bla de is important for safety and good cut[...]

56 Tips for maintaining your lawn Robomow ® - Lawn care has never been so easy Best time to mo w Mow your lawn whe n the grass is dry. This prevent s the clippings fro m clumping and leavi ng piles on the lawn. Mow it late in the day rather than during the heat of the day. Mowing frequency Mow often, producing sho rt, small clippings. During t he [...]

57 RM Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robot ics warrants to the original p urchaser that t he RM series ‘Pr oduct’ is free f rom defects in materials and workmanship when use d under normal resident ial* purpos es for a period of 24 mont hs, 12 months for the bat teries, beginning from the date of purchase. Prod uct accessories, i ncluding rep[...]

58 EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd. Hatzabar St., Industrial Zone P.O.Box 1412 Pardesiya, 42815 Israel The  products  covered  by  this  Declaration  24 Volt Battery operated Automatic Lawn Mo wer m odel RM200 (with Perimeter Switch) 24 Volt Battery operated Automatic Lawn Mower model RM510 [...]

59 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY* ) (Noise Level) F. Robotics Acquisition Ltd. here by certifi es that equipm ent described below 0.1. Type: 24 Volt Battery operated Automatic Lawn Mower 0.2. Make (Trade nam e): ROBOMOW 0.2.1. Model/ Type: RM200 (with Perimeter Switch) RM510 (with Base Station) 0.3. Manufactured by: Name: F. Robotics Acquisitio ns L[...]

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