Automatic operation
Automatic mode recognition
Emergency stop button
Child guard
Anti-theft system
Lift sensor
Tilt sensor
Sensor-equipped bumpers
Base station/perimeter switch and perimeter wire
Over-heat monitoring protection
Automatic warning alert before operation
Two-step OPC (Operator Presence Control) process for manual mowing
Battery fuse
Electronically controlled charging system
Sealed batteries
Automatic operation
No gas, no oil, no emissions and nearly silent!
Automatic operation means that the user need not be present in the immediate vicinity of the mower during operation (or perhaps at all when programmed for fully-automatic operation) thereby reducing the risk of possible operation-related injuries.
Automatic mode recognition
RL1000/RL850
The Robomow is designed so that it cannot be operated in manual mode while the Manual Controller is in its pocket and it cannot operate in automatic mode while the Manual Controller is removed. This safety feature is not necessary on the RM models because the manual controller is a separate option.
Emergency stop button
There is a red emergency stop button located on the control panel. Pressing this button at any time during operation will cause the mower to stop all movement and stop the rotation of the blade immediately (<1 second).
Child guard
Child guard is a feature that when activated will help deter use by young children and other unauthorized people. It will prevent operation by those not familiar with the procedures of operating the mower.
Anti-theft system
The anti-theft system provides the user a disabling function that will prevent anyone from using or driving the Robomow unless they have the valid code to enter. You will be prompted to enter a four-digit code of your choice to use as your personal security code.
Lift sensor
There is a sensor located on the front caster wheel of the mower. In the event the front of the mower is raised approximately one inch from its resting position on the ground during blade operation, the blades will stop rotating immediately (<1 second).
RM400/RM200
There is a Hall-Effect sensor (magnetic position sensor) located in the front side of the Robomow. In case the front of the mower is raised approximately one inch from its resting position on the ground during blade operation, the blade will stop rotating immediately (<1 second).
Tilt sensor
RM400/RM200
There is an optical sensor located in the front side of Robomow. In case the front of the mower is lifted up towards a vertical position, the blade will stop rotating immediately and Robomow will emit a warning and instruct the user to remove the fuse before lifting.
Sensor-equipped bumpers
RL1000/RL850
The front and rear bumpers are equipped with contacts that will activate when the mower strikes a solid, fixed object when that object is at least six inches in vertical height from the supporting surface of the mower. When the bumper sensor is activated, the mower will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle. In manual blade operation, bumper activation will stop the rotation of the blades immediately (<1 second).
RM400/RM200
The bumper is equipped with a Hall-Effect sensor which is activated when the mower strikes a solid, fixed object and when the bumper cover is open. When the bumper sensor is activated, the mower will stop rotation of the blade immediately (<1 second), will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle.
Over-heat monitoring protection
The blade motor(s) and each of the two wheel drive motors are monitored continuously during operation for any situation that may cause these motors to over-heat. In such an event, Robomow will stop operation of at least that motor and possible the entire operation and indicate that the motor is cooling down. While unusual, this may happen when the mower is on grass that is severely overgrown; the underside of the mower is clogged from poor cleaning maintenance; the mower has encountered an obstacle that is unable to activate the bumper sensor preventing it from moving; or a problem landscape area has caused the mower to get stuck.
Automatic warning alert before operation
When the mower is scheduled to start an automatic operation from the Base Station, a warning buzzer and the operation lamp will activate five minutes prior to operation. This is a warning notification to inspect and clear the area.
Two-step OPC (Operator Presence Control) process for manual mowing
Using the manual controller, you have the ability to manually activate the blades on the Robomow and drive it using navigator buttons in order to trim small areas. The manual mowing operation is a two-step OPC (Operator Presence Control) type system for safe use. It requires two independent finger actions to activate the blades. Once engaged, the mower blade button must remain depressed to continue blade operation. Once released, the two-step engagement process must be repeated.
Battery fuse
RM400/RM200
A battery fuse is located below the bumper cover, on the left side of Robomow. Removing the battery fuse will prevent any operation of the Robomow. It is required to remove the fuse before lifting Robomow and before any maintenance.
Electronically controlled charging system
Robomow is equipped with an on-board charge control system. This allows you to keep the charger connected at all times, even after the battery is fully charged. The control system will prevent an overcharge to the battery and keep it fully charged and maintained for the next operation.
Sealed batteries
The batteries that operate the Robomow are completely sealed and will not leak any type of fluids, regardless of position. In addition, the batteries contain a one-time-use fuse in the event of a short-circuit or power malfunction.