Installation manual introduction
Welcome to the Skycharge installation manual
The Skycharge system is an automatic and highly programmable charging system that can be connected to a variety of contact solutions, including charging contacts, charging pads, and docking systems. The present installation manual will guide you through how to install the Skycharge system and, depending on your order, one of the contact solutions developed by Skycharge.
Skycharge contact solutions
Terms and definitions
Please find below a list of main terms used in this manual.
| Term | Description |
| Skycharge system | Automatic and programmable charging system comprising a charge source and a charge sink. |
| Charge source | Charging electronic assembly responsible for the automatic and programmable power supply. It is installed on the ground and connected to a contact solution. |
| Charge sink | Charging electronic assembly responsible for the automatic and programmable power supply. It is installed on the drone/mobile robot and connected to its battery and to the contact unit. |
| Charging station | Assembly of Skycharge system, multicore cable, and charging platform. |
| Charging platform | Square plated surface, composed of insulated contact tiles, supported by little PVC towers. |
| Charging tiles | Two squared conductive surfaces made of steel. |
| Multicore cable | Cable to connect the charge source to a contact solution. |
| Contact unit | Assembly of parts including spring contacts that is used to establish an electrical contact. It is mounted on the drone/mobile robot and connected to the charge sink. |
| Smart battery | LiPo battery with embedded BMS. |
| Contact solution | A solution to establish an electrical connection. BOLOGNINI S1 and Contact tiles are two contact solutions developed by Skycharge. |
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