SEARIAL CLEANERS PixieDrone A User manual
USER MANUAL
PIXIE DRONE
Model A
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The PIXIE DRONE is a marine robot designed to clear unwanted material trash, plastics,
microplastics, invasive plants from inland and near-coastal water. The PIXIE DRONE also
can be congured to collect water quality data from the marine environment.
The PIXIE DRONE Class A version is a autonomous machine which can swim along a
dened path or within a dened area. It can also be piloted manually, by remote control.
Depending on your customization, it may or may not be data-enabled: this means that
data from connected customer-selected sensors is sent to the RanMarine Connect SaaS
platform for analysis and visualisation.
This user manual will guide the user through the recommended start-up, operation, shut
down and basic maintenance procedures required to safely operate and take care of a
PIXIE DRONE Class A.
INTRODUCTION
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The following personnel must have the qualications required to operate,
maintain or transport the Pixie Drone.
OPERATOR
The operator should read this user manual before operating a Pixie Drone for the rst
time to understand the intended use, standard operating conditions and potential ha-
zards. The operator should be of sound health and not under the inuence of substances
that impair mental or physical performance. The operator is not authorized to carry out
any maintenance works that is not in this manual.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
The maintenance technician must be an employee of, or authorized by, RanMarine or its
authorized channel partner. The maintenance technician is not authorized to modify or
alter a RanMarine product in any way, except as required for authorized maintenance and
repair.
MANUFACTURER’S TECHNICIAN
The manufacturer’s technician is authorized to perform complex operations and deal with
larger problems that cannot be xed by the maintenance technician.
DRIVERS OF LIFTING AND MOVING VEHICLES
Personnel lifting and transporting the Pixie Drone should have the required certications,
licenses and training in the country of use.
NOTICE
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BEWARE
This symbol denotes a potential hazard associated with a risk of personal
injury to the operator, maintenance technician and/or other persons. The
reader should observe the recommended safety measures.
WARNING
This symbol denotes a potential hazard associated with a risk of damage to
equipment and/or other exposed materials. The reader should observe the
recommended safety measures.
PROHIBITED MODIFICATION
Modication of Pixie Drone is expressly prohibited without RanMarine’s
prior written approval. Any interventions or changes can result in injury
and a void in the warranty.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION............................................................................8
OPERATING CONDITIONS................................................................................10
HARDWARE OVERVIEW...................................................................................12
QUICK START GUIDE........................................................................................14
POWER MODES................................................................................................15
MODE SWITCHING...........................................................................................16
AUTONOMOUS & MANUAL MODE.................................................................18
DEPLOYING THE PIXIE DRONE........................................................................20
HERELINK CONTROLLER..................................................................................21
CHARGING PROCEDURE..................................................................................24
DRONE & THE PORTAL....................................................................................25
AUTONOMOUS PATH PLANNING...................................................................28
TRANSPORTING THE PIXIE DRONE................................................................38
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................39
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING...........................................................................41
QUICK REPAIRS................................................................................................44
MANUFACTURER.............................................................................................47
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before starting the PIXIE DRONE :
• ensure the deck is properly fastened to the hull
• ensure the hull and deck have no leaks
• charge the Pixie Drone and remote-control unit batteries
• conrm the basket is properly mounted
• conrm the water area is safe and free of hazards
While operating the PIXIE DRONE :
• exercise continuous common sense and good judgment
• observe the recommendations in this manual
• drive safely to avoid colliding with other oating objects or people
• reduce speed when Pixie Drone is in busy water or far from operator
• do not put hands near the thrusters or thruster guards
• keep children and unauthorized people away
• do not transport people or hazardous substances in the basket or on the deck
• exercise caution and always use protective equipment when removing waste from the
basket as it can be harmful or toxic
Before storing or servicing the PIXIE DRONE :
• press the emergency stop (e-stop) button
• rinse the Pixie Drone with fresh water
• perform a visual inspection of the thrusters and guards
• recharge the batteries as per this manual
Electrical hazards
• ensure Pixie Drone is in OFF mode before performing any maintenance or touching the
thrusters
• do not charge batteries with a damaged charger or plug or with the
charger outdoors while it is raining
• do not operate the thrusters for more than ve seconds at a time out of the water to
avoid overheating
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Do not operate the PIXIE DRONE:
• unless authorized to do so
• under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or medication that impairs human
performance
• while using another device, or performing another activity, that might distract you from
the Pixie Drone
• if it is not in operable condition
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
Intended Use
The Pixie Drone is a marine robot designed to clear unwanted material plastics, microplas-
tics, general trash, oils, invasive plants from inland and near-coastal water. The Pixie
Drone also collects data from the marine environment.
The operator should be standing or sitting in a safe, stable place, free from hazards. The
operator should maintain visibility of the Pixie Drone to avoid potential risks. The operator
should never stand or sit on the Pixie Drone while operating it.
The Pixie Drone Class A is only intended to be used where line-of-sight can be maintained
and under the following environmental operating conditions:
The Pixie Drone can be operated in salt or freshwater. Be careful when
operating in frozen water as ice cover could puncture the hull.
Pixie Drone Class A is designed to collect biomass material. However, if
the biomass material is too dense or strong, it can encumber the Pixie
Drone and possibly cause harm to the thrusters or hull.
Reasonable outdoor operating conditions
It is not recommended that the Pixie Drone is deployed in adverse
weather conditions that could cause safety issues for either other
water trac or the operator.
The Pixie Drone should be operated in outdoor temperatures ranging
from -5°C to 50°C and wind speeds up to 40km/hr.
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