User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- ZALPHA 3.3 User Manual
- Copyright Notice
- Table of Contents
- Table of Figures
- Table of Tables
- 1. Preface
- 2. Safety
- 3. Getting Started
- 4. Product Presentation
- Section 1: About Zalpha
- Section 2: Modules of Zalpha
- Section 3: Safety Features
- Section 4: LED Indicators
- Section 5: Expansion IO
- Section 6: Main Features of Zalpha
- 5. Troubleshooting
- 6. Services and Maintenances
- 7. Disclaimer
- 8. Certification
- 9. Change Log
Product Presentation
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ZALPHA 3.3 User Manual
Part 4: Hokuyo Obstacle Sensor Laser Scanning Profile
Hokuyo Obstacle Sensor is used to detect obstacle and blockage along the navigation path. If there is
any obstacle blocking the way of AMR movement, AMR will be stopped immediately. The sensor is
configurable and the sensing profile can be set via the Hokuyo software (Area Designer). Area designer
can be downloaded from Hokuyo official website. (https://www.hokuyo-aut.jp/)
Connecting Sensor to PC
1. Remove the cover as shown above
2. Then you can access to the USB port on the sensor (as
shown below). Connect your PC to the laser sensor with a
USB micro cable
3. Open Area Designer software. The latest software can be
downloaded from Hokuyo official website
(https://www.hokuyo-aut.jp/)
4. Select the correct port that the sensor is connecting to,
then click Connect
Figure 4-10: Open the Cover of
the Laser Sensor
Figure 4-12: Access to the USB Port
Figure 4-11: Select Correct Port and Click Connect