Throwbot XT User Manual
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1. Depress wings 1 and slide off connector 2 Figure 3 How to disassemble if realignment is needed Please contact ReconRobotics Customer Service with any questions about this process See Warranty and Service pg 17 Frequently Asked Questions 2013 ReconRobotics How long will the robot run ona full charge The actual battery run time of a robot will vary depending on the time spent driving and the terrain the robot is crossing On a fully charged battery the robot should run for approximately 60 minutes How long will the OCU II run on a full charge The battery run time of the OCU II is approximately 120 minutes How many times can the robot and OCU II be recharged The robot and OCU II use Lithium Polymer batteries which are rated for 300 recharges before any degradation of capacity How long does it take to recharge the OCU II and robot The recharging times for the OCU II and robot are approximately one to three hours depending on the current state of charge and age of battery Can the robot be operated in wet conditions The OCU II should only be used in a dry environment The warranty and Annual Maintenance Plan do not cover any damage resulting from exposure of the system to water salt water spray hazardous or caustic chemicals etc The Throwbot XT robot is passively water resistant to a depth of one foot 30 cm for up to five minutes Where can I find the serial2. Serial number of the product that is experiencing difficulties Our technical staff will attempt to troubleshoot and resolve the problem If repair service is needed we will set up an RMA Return Material Authorization and ar range for shipment of your equipment to our US repair facility Standard turnaround time for repair is under one week after receipt If your issue cannot be resolved remotely ReconRobotics will provide loaner equip ment for Throwbot XT kits during the repair process We pay all shipping costs If your issue is not covered under warranty or by an extended service plan we will provide a not to exceed NTE repair cost estimate for your approval before com mencing repair After repairs are complete you will be invoiced for the actual cost of repairs up to this estimate When sending equipment in for RMA please include the entire kit Robot OCU II and chargers to ensure all necessary repairs can be completed Safety Information amp Warnings 2013 ReconRobotics Read these warnings before charging or using your robot or OCU Failure to read and follow these instructions may result in fire personal injury and or damage to property Retain these instructions for future reference To reduce the risk of injury or damage keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up using and maintaining your equipment gt To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the shell of the robot Oper
3. supply contact ReconRobotics I have headphones plugged into my OCU I but all I hear is static The OCU II will only transmit audio if you are using an active audio enabled Throwbot XT Robot on the same operational channel Troubleshooting cont 2013 ReconRobotics When I throw the robot it does not drive straight when it lands The robot has electronic circuitry that needs to self calibrate after a throw When the robot lands let it sit still for a few seconds before driving It will automatically recalibrate itself during this time and should resume driving as expected The robot s IR light is not turning on The IR LED will not turn on if the light sensor detects sufficient light in order to conserve battery life If your robot s IR light does not turn on when the robot is in a state of complete darkness there may be an issue with the light sensor The IR light stays on constantly even in daylight If there is dust or debris present on the IR blister the light sensor may determine the environment has less ambient light than it really does Ensure that the IR blister is free of dust or debris by wiping it with a soft towel The robot or OCU II is not holding a full battery charge If you feel that your Throwbot XT robot or OCU II is not running for its complete battery life on a full charge there is a simple self diagnosis test you can run to check the performance gt Fully charge you
4. numbers on my robot or OCU II Robot Underside of shell near the tail mounting point OCU II Bottom of the back side near the lanyard mounting post Format Eight or nine digits with an alpha character in the fifth digit j 021204208 SS ge412X0002 Troubleshooting 2013 ReconRobotics I ve been using the OCU II for an extended period of time Now the screen is black when I power on and I cannot control the robot For safety purposes when the battery drops below a certain voltage the OCU II deactivates itself You will need to recharge the OCU II as described in the Instructions for Use Chargers section page 7 I ve turned the OCU II on and the screen is not displaying a solid video stream Bad video can have several possible causes gt The robot may be out of range gt The robot may be low on power or deactivated gt The robot or OCU II may be experiencing interference caused by environmental factors e g other radio devices in the area or proximity to metal The charge indicator lights do not light up when the robot or OCU II is connected to the battery charger Refer to page 7 for instructions on how to read the indicator lights on your chargers If you are still having issues test for gt Faulty power to the charger Try powering the charger from another source gt A general failure in the charger If the problem persists after changing the power
5. CU II for proper operation Plug AC electrical cord into the proper country specific AC wall socket 120 240 VAC Fully insert the appropriate charger cords into the OCU II and robot Do not force a connection ensure connecting plugs are not bent during insertion or removal Ensure that the red dot on the connecting plug is aligned with the red line on the robot when inserting see image at right Remove robot and OCU II from charger when charging is complete or keep everything connected to trickle charge and maintain a full battery Use caution when inserting the robot charging plug If the connector piece becomes detached refer to page 10 for instructions Throwbot XT amp XT Audio BA5590 BB2590 Field Charger 1 Turn off OCU II and insert activation pin into robot to deactivate before charging 2 Plug electrical cord into a 5590 or 2590 battery Plug the appropriate charger cords into the OCU II and robot Do not force a connection ensure connecting plugs are not bent during insertion or removal Ensure that the red dot on the connecting plug is aligned with the red dot on the robot when inserting see image above Remove robot and OCU II from charger when charging is complete or keep everything connected to trickle charge and maintain a full battery To prevent battery damage DO NOT use any A Note chargers not supplied by ReconRobotics Stop o use of charger if contact pins are damaged General Instructi
6. Saving Lives at the Tip of the Spear KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Throwbot XT User Manual Version 1 14 July 2015 R001108 Product Identification This manual applies to the ReconRobotics Throwbot XT and OCU II Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ReconRobotics could void the user s warranty and could void the user s authority to operate the equipment All materials contained in this document are proprietary and confidential Reproduction and duplication without specific written permission are strictly prohibited f CALEB OORT gt ADIOS Corporate Headquarters ReconRobotics Inc 7638 Washington Ave S Eden Prairie MN 55344 USA Phone 1 866 697 6267 or 952 935 5515 Fax 952 935 5508 Email support reconrobotics com Website www reconrobotics com l l l l I l l l l l l l I l l Place Serial Number Sticker Here i I l I l l l l l l l I l I l I l The devices described within this manual are protected under US Patent Numbers 6 548 982 6 806 346 7 559 385 and other patents pending Table of Contents FCC Guidelines and Logbook i iv Throwbot XT Kit Inventory 1 Throwbot XT Robot Components 2 OCU II Components 3 OCU II Audio Video Out Capabilities 4 Quick Start Guide 5 Instructions for Use Setup 6 Chargers 7 Field Maintenance Robot amp OCU II 9 Dual Charger 10 Frequently Asked Questions 11 Troubleshooting 12 Safety Information and Warnings 15 Warranty a
7. a jack on the OCU They will not work properly The A V Out cables in the A V Out Cabling Package are specially designed to work with the OCU II Though they may look similar cables manufactured by a third party will not work appropriately with the OCU II Video Only Output If your robot does not have the capability to transmit audio you will still be able to output a video signal through the A V Out jack using the appropriate cable Do not use headphones with the OCU II unless you are controlling a Throwbot XT Audio robot Quick Start Guide 2013 ReconRobotics Operational Specifications Range up to 100 feet 30 meters indoors or non line of sight 300 feet 91 meters outdoors within line of sight gt Battery run time on full charge gt Robot 60 minutes gt OCUNI 120 minutes Robot Speed 1 5 feet 0 46 meters per second Radio Transmission Analog Robot Drop Shock Resistance 30ft 9 1m vertical Robot Throw Shock Resistance 120ft 36 5m horizontal Matching Frequency Channels The operating frequency channel is indicated by a sticker on the robot and OCU II They must match for successful operation To deploy multiple robots within the same area of operation different channels must be used When pairing an OCU II and a Robot for operation the channel designations must match identically Equipment on channels A 2 B 2 and C 2 is not compatible with equipment programmed to channels A B and C When operat
8. ator Control Unit OCU or the chargers No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to qualified ReconRobotics service personnel Do not attempt to service the robot or OCU yourself Repairs or modifications not conducted by authorized personnel will result in the voiding of warranty and or Annual Maintenance Plans Keep loose clothing and hair away from the robot Considerations for charging e Always charge the robot with the activation pin inserted e Always keep the OCU turned off while charging e Always charge in a cool ventilated fire safe area e Do not leave system unattended while charging e Always use a proper country specific AC socket 120 240 VAC with the battery charger Do not force the plug into a socket o Ensure the charger plug is inserted at the correct angle when connecting to the robot or OCU e Ensure the barrel of the charging connector is not deformed bent or otherwise damaged before inserting in the robot or OCU Lithium Polymer batteries are volatile Only charge the robot and OCU with chargers provided by ReconRobotics Failure to do so may cause fire which could result in personal injury and or property damage By purchasing a robot kit from ReconRobotics the buyer assumes all risks associated with lithium polymer batteries If you do not agree with these conditions please return the robot kit to ReconRobotics 2013 ReconRobotics Do not attempt to disassemble o
9. ce or Repairs Call or e mail your ReconRobotics representative or reseller to describe the problem you are experiencing and request a Return Material Authorization RMA tracking number In addition to your original sales receipt you will need to provide the unit s serial number your return shipping address email address and a daytime telephone number PALE OORT ROBOTICS ReconRobotics Inc 7638 Washington Ave S Eden Prairie MN 55344 Phone 1 866 697 6267 or 952 935 5515 Fax 952 935 5508 Website http www reconrobotics com For customer service call 866 398 1921 Or email support reconrobotics com
10. deo from the robot should appear Otherwise the screen will display static Powering the Robot gt Pull the activation pin from the robot to power it on gt Reinserting the pin turns the robot off gt You will hear and feel a click when the pin is fully seated When not in use always ensure the OCU II is switched off and the robot activation pin is inserted Instructions for Use Chargers 2013 ReconRobotics Reading Charge Indicator Lights on Battery Chargers Your kit may include one or both of these chargers When plugged into an active power source the indicator LEDs will display the following charge states AC Dual DC Battery BA5590 BB2590 Field Charger Charger Green Fully charged Fully charged Light OR Not plugged into OCU II NOTE LED light may shut off O robot after charging is complete Charging Charging No Light Not receiving power from Not plugged into OCU II robot outlet OR O Charging is complete fully charged Blinking Charger is connected incor Light rectly and is not charging the robot OCU II Unplug everything and retry refer to page 8 for instructions Battery not included 2013 ReconRobotics Throwbot XT amp XT Audio AC Dual DC Battery Charger 1 Turn off OCU II and insert activation pin into robot to deactivate before charging 2 Plug AC electrical cord into the charger NOTE charger must be connected to a power source before robot or O
11. econRobotics An OCU II should have a o o NY Lanyard Headphone Jack Audio Video Out Jack Charging Port Audio reception is only available with audio enabled robots Throwbot XT Audio and A V out signal is only available with A V cabling package OCU II Audio Video Out Capabilities 2013 ReconRobotics Audio Output The OCU Il is capable of receiving audio transmitted from the Throwbot XT Audio robot To listen plug the provided volume control adaptor into the appropriate jack on the left hand side of the OCU II Then plug headphones into the volume control adaptor Headphones approved for Apple or Android devices will not work with the provided volume control adaptor Ensure you are using headphones with in line PN note volume control There is no volume control on the L OCU itself Be careful to test the audio volume before using Audio Video Output The ReconRobotics Audio Video A V Out Cabling Package sold separately can be used to connect the OCU II to an external monitoring recording device not included The A V Out jack is located on the left hand side of the OCU II Once connected to the OCU II connect the other end of the A V Out cable to the appropriate connector on an external device Please refer to the instruction card provided with the A V Out Cabling Package for more information ZX Note Do not use third party cables with the A V Out
12. ghtening out any other kinks along the length of the antennas IR Blister Lightly dust off the IR Blister to ensure the sensor is clear OCU II Field Maintenance Antennas Ensure that the antennas are not bent or kinked and that they are able to easily be rotated ZX Note DO NOT DISASSEMBLE YOUR ROBOT OR OCU II There are no user serviceable parts inside ReconRobotics does not supply any repair parts except for what is available in a Field Maintenance Kit FMK Repairs or modifications other than those associated with the FMK which are not conducted by authorized personnel will result in the voiding of warranty and or Annual Maintenance Plans Refer servicing to qualified ReconRobotics service personnel See Warranty and Service pg 17 Field Maintenance Dual Charger 2013 ReconRobotics The Connector piece on the Throwbot XT charger may accidentally detach when removing the charger from the robot If this happens it is essential that it be reassembled correctly in order to charge the robot properly Figure 2 below demonstrates how to align the red dot on the Connector with the oval channel on the inside charging pin Connect the two pieces together in this configuration and the charger will continue to operate normally Figure 1 Components of robot charging system Channel must be lined up with red dot for proper operation Figure 2 Correct alignment of red dot on Connector and channel on pin
13. ing multiple robot OCU II systems simultaneously make sure you are using two robots with different channel letters for instance A 2 and C Two robots one on channel A 2 and one on channel A will interfere with each other and not work well in the same environment Basic Deployment Instructions 1 Charge robot or OCU II if needed 2 Rotate OCU II antennas to an upright position 3 Switch OCU II on 4 Pull pin from robot Confirm that robot is broadcasting video and accepting command from the OCU II before deploying 5 If using headphones with a Throwbot XT Audio robot plug in and test the headphones at a low volume before using 6 Drop or throw robot into target environment 7 Wait two seconds after robot lands to allow gyroscope to stabilize before operating Instructions for Use Setup 2013 ReconRobotics Setting up the OCU IT Rotate antennas to an upright position as shown The operator may rotate the antennas up or down as needed to receive the maximum range performance from the robot system while maintaining a comfortable view of the OCU II screen Modification of the antenna system will void your AA Note warranty and may violate your FCC authorization to operate this product Powering the OCU II Flip the power switch at the base of the controller from the Off to the On position The screen should light up indicating the unit is ready to use If the robot is powered on vi
14. nd Service 17 For applicable FCC guidelines refer to your FCC logbook US customers only Throwbot XT Kit Inventory 2013 ReconRobotics Please inspect the contents of this package to ensure that all materials are present If any of the materials are missing please contact support reconrobotics com Your Throwbot XT Kit includes One 1 Throwbot XT or Throwbot XT Audio Robot One 1 Operator Control Unit OCU II with lanyard One 1 Throwbot XT amp XT Audio 4 Pin AC Dual DC Battery Charger One 1 Region Specific AC Power Cable One 1 Spare Activation Pin One 1 Tether Kit One 1 Volume Control Adaptor with Throwbot XT Audio only One 1 Pelican Carrying Case Y VV VV VV VV WV One 1 User Manual Double Throwbot XT Kits include gt One 1 Additional Throwbot XT or Throwbot XT Audio Robot gt One 1 Additional Activation Pin Throwbot XT Robot Components 2013 ReconRobotics A robot should have the following components es Throwbot XT Throwbot XT Audio E ra ra Activation Pin Two Wheels Stabilizer 4 Tail o eS Water Resistance Passively water Passively water resistant to a depth of one resistant to a depth of one foot 30cm for five minutes foot 30cm for five minutes Microphone Not Active If any of these items are missing or damaged please notify ReconRobotics immediately See Warranty and Repair pg 17 OCU II Components 2013 R
15. ons amp Recommendations gt Place the chargers in a cool ventilated fire safe area gt Charge your robot and OCU II at least once per month to ensure the batteries are kept topped off so robot is always ready for immediate deployment Field Maintenance Robot amp OCU II 2013 ReconRobotics The Throwbot XT robots and OCU Ils are designed to provide mission critical information in harsh or hazardous environments but no product is indestructible In order to ensure that your ReconRobotics equipment keeps performing as expected please follow these steps after each use of the robot and OCU II Throwbot XT Robot Field Maintenance Wheels If the nut is loose tighten the nut with a 5 16 inch nut driver Do not over tighten The wheel should spin freely Stabilizing Tail If tail is loose use a 1 16 inch Allen wrench to tighten the bolts holding on the tail Do not over tighten The wheels and tail are not interchangeable between ZX Note the Throwbot XT amp Recon Scout robot models Use the correct parts for your model of robot Antennas Visually inspect for scuffing or cracking If wire is exposed antennas will need to be replaced The optimal arrangement of the antennas is sticking relatively straight up into the air with a slight slant toward each other It may be necessary to manipulate the antennas into this position by making a sharp kink at the bottom of the antenna near the shell and strai
16. r modify the robot or OCU This may cause an electric shock fire or system failure Do not insert any foreign objects inside the robot or OCU This may cause electric shock fire or system failure Do not immerse the OCU or chargers into water or liquids e If water or any liquid enters the inside of the OCU immediately stop use to avoid electric shock fire or system failure The following describes additional symptoms of a device that needs technical attention and should not be used e After a full charge the OCU display intermittently turns ON and OFF The OCU or charger has been dropped and is malfunctioning e There are exposed wires on a charger cable e The robot OCU or charger becomes too hot to touch e There is an unusual sound emitted from any of the components e There is smoke emitted from any of the components There is a burning smell emitted from any of the components If you have questions or concerns regarding the use Note or operation of the robot or OCU discontinue use and contact ReconRobotics or the vendor from whom you purchased your equipment Warranty and Service 2013 ReconRobotics Warranty The Manufacturer s Warranty documentation is available online at http www reconrobotics com warranty Manual Translations This manual is available in several languages online at http www reconrobotics com service recon scout user manuals cfm To Request Servi
17. r robot and OCU II refer to page 7 for instructions Start test by pulling pin from robot and turning on the OCU II Record the time that the units are turned on Run both units continuously until a Robot stops moving and sending video b OCU II screen goes blank and stops sending commands Record the time Contact ReconRobotics for service if a Robot runs for under 60 minutes b OCU I runs for under 120 minutes 2013 ReconRobotics The Throwbot XT robot is not charging at all If the robot is not charging even when following all instructions on page 8 there may be a failure of the activation pin or charging system First check the robot s activation pin to ensure that the magnet is still inset at the tip of the pin If the magnet is missing it will not be able to reset the robot Use your kit s spare pin and contact ReconRobotics for a replacement pin Next refer to page 10 for instructions on field repair of your dual charger Ensure that the Connector piece is attached properly if unsure remove it and rotate 180 degrees according to the instructions How do I request service if I am still experiencing problems with my ReconRobotics equipment You can request service by contacting your ReconRobotics sales representative refer to page 17 When you contact please have the following information available Problem description Customer agency Contact name Contact phone or email
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