Expected runtime

The runtime of the FD20 is based on the energy production from the solar panels and consumption of the robot while performing operations in the field.

These two factors are influenced by several operative and environmental conditions, which are summarized in the following chart:

Below are some general guidelines as to expected operating hours of the robot. However, actual runtime will vary based on local conditions, such as different kinds of soils, as well as individual days with varying degrees of effective sun hours.

The power production of the Solar Panels can be monitored by logging on to the charge controllers using an App for smart phones (Link: Monitor the status of solar panels and batteries). The approximate uptime of the FD20 can thereby be found by comparing the chart above to actual current status of the robot, alongside the real-time power production of the solar panels.

As an indicative example of the power consumption for the different operations:

• Seeding, driving tracks not made in advance, consumption app. 500 to 600w
• Blind weeding in existing tracks, app. 375 to 500w
• In-Row weeding in existing tracks, 375 to 600w

Please note that the actual runtime is sensitive to multiple variables, thus the operational time will vary. Therefore, above should be perceived as guidelines.