c-Link Systems, Inc. Copyright 2010 - 2012 Made with Xara Web Designer The Forager-T is an Omni-chassis in a family of autonomous robotic  vehicles (ARV) from c-Link Systems, Inc.  The Omni-chassis creates  the ability to build upon a unified drive chassis enhancing the  creation of different end-usage systems.  The Forager-T Omni-chassis contains a locomotion system, a power  plant and all the control electronic.  The chassis itself is constructed  of aluminum with all welded seams. The finished chassis is IP64  rated. Locomotion is achieved through a ten inch wide track system that is  electrically driven.  Steering is accomplished through the use of the  industry standard “skid-steer.” The main power plant is 160Ah / 640Ah battery system. The 80Ah  system currently is in the shipping systems and is comprised of SLA  batteries. The 640Ah is an optional system due to the cost LiFePO  batteries. Both systems are comprised in banks allowing change-out  and contain monitor/charging circuits. The monitor/charging modules  communicate with the core processor to relay information to the  operator. Electronics system comprises of a multiprocessor core block,  locomotion system controller, inertial navigation system, payload  control system/interface and communications.  The system resides in  a water tight case (IP68) that can be removed in the field. Power  distribution/charging/monitoring are contained in a second case  similar to the main electronics. The systems are based on Freescale  Semiconductor’s Tower System. DESCRIPTION To access the PDF copy of this document, press the button.