Recon Scout Throwbot LE User Manual
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1. Know Before You Go Throwbot LE User Manual Version 2 04 June 2012 RECON gt OLDIES R000843 Product Identification This manual applies to the ReconRobotics Recon Scout Throwbot LE and Recon Scout OCU 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 RECTI ROBOTICS 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 l l I l l l l l l l l I Place Serial Number Sticker Here l l I I l l l l l l I I l 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 Throwbot LE Kit Inventory Throwbot LE Robot amp OCU Components OCU Audio Video Out Capabilities Quick Start Guide Instructions for Use Setup Chargers Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Safety Information and Warnings Warranty and Service logbook US customers only 11 13 For applicable FCC guideline2. please have the following information available Problem description Customer agency Contact name Contact phone or email 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 arrange 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 equipment for Recon Scout 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 commencing 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 and chargers to ensure all necessary repairs can be completed Safety Information amp Warnings 2012 ReconRobotics Read these warnings before charging or using your Recon Scout robot or OCU Failure to read and follow these instructions may result in fire personal injury and or damage to property gt To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the shell of the robot Op erator Control Unit OCU or the chargers No user servicea
3. Manufacturer s Warranty documentation is enclosed with all new product shipments and is available online at http www reconrobotics com service Recon Scout_LE_warranty cfm To Request Service 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 raga p ms ReconRobotics Inc 7638 Washington Ave S Eden Prairie MN 55344 USA 1 866 697 6267 or 952 935 5515 support reconrobotics com
4. OCU antennas to an upright position 3 Switch OCU on 4 Pull pin from robot Confirm the robot is broadcasting video and accepting command from the OCU before deploying mn Drop or throw robot into target environment 6 Wait two seconds after robot lands to allow gyroscope to stabilize before operating Instructions for Use Setup 2012 ReconRobotics Setting up the OCU Rotate antennas to an upright position as shown Modification of the antenna system or the usage of unauthorized antennas may violate your authorization to use this product Powering the OCU 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 Throwbot LE robot is powered on video from the robot should appear Otherwise the screen will display static Powering the Robot gt Undo the Velcro retaining strap and pull the activation pin from the robot to power it on gt Reinserting the pin turns the robot off g P gt To ensure the pin is retained reapply the Velcro pin retention strap When not in use always ensure the OCU is switched off and the activation pin is inserted in the robot Instructions for Use Chargers 2012 ReconRobotics Recon Scout AC Dual DC Battery Charger 1 Turn off OCU and insert activation pin into robot to deactivate before charging 2 Plug AC
5. ble parts are in side Refer servicing to qualified ReconRobotics service personnel To reduce the risk of injury or damage keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up using and maintaining your equipment Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the robot or OCU Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Follow all operating and usage instructions 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 Service 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 AC Dual DC 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 robot or OCU 2012 ReconRobotics 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 re
6. ck side near the lanyard mounting post Format Eight or nine digits with an alpha character in the fifth digit Troubleshooting 2012 ReconRobotics I ve been using the OCU for an extended period of time Now the screen is black when I power on and I cannot control the robot What could be wrong For safety purposes when the battery drops below a certain voltage the OCU deactivates itself You will need to recharge the OCU as described in the Instructions for Use Chargers section page 5 I ve turned the OCU on and don t have a solid video stream What could be wrong Bad video can have several possible causes gt The robot may be out of range gt The robot may be low on power or off gt The robot or OCU may be experiencing interference caused by environmental factors e g other radio devices in the area or proximity to metal The charger indicator lights do not light up when the robot or OCU is connected How do I fix this Refer to page 6 for instructions on how to read the indicator lights on your charger If you are still having issues test for gt Faulty power to the charger Try powering the charger from another source gt Thereisa general failure in the charger If the problem persists after changing the power supply contact ReconRobotics When I throw the robot it doesn t drive straight when it lands What could be wrong The Throwbot LE rob
7. d personnel will result in the voiding of warranty and or Annual Support Plans Refer servicing to qualified ReconRobotics service personnel See Warranty and Service pg 13 Frequently Asked Questions 2012 ReconRobotics How long will the robot run on a 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 run on a full charge The battery run time of the OCU is approximately 120 minutes How many times can the Recon Scout Throwbot LE robot and the OCU be recharged The robot and OCU use Lithium Polymer batteries which are rated for 300 recharges before any degradation of capacity How long does it take to recharge the OCU and Recon Scout Throwbot LE robot The recharging times for the OCU and robot are approximately one to three hours depending on the current state of charge Can the Recon Scout Throwbot LE robot be operated in wet conditions The Recon Scout robots and OCU should only be used in a dry environment The warranty and Annual Support Plan do not cover any damage resulting from exposure of the system to water salt water spray hazardous or caustic chemicals etc Where can I find the serial numbers on my robot or OCU Robot Underside of shell near the tail mounting point OCU Bottom of the ba
8. ed 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 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 the Throwbot LE 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 straightening 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 Field Maintenance Antennas Ensure that the antennas are not bent or kinked and that they are able to be easily rotated ReconRobotics does not supply any repair parts for the Recon Scout Throwbot LE Repairs or modifications not conducted by authorize
9. electrical cord into the charger NOTE charger must be connected to a power source before robot or OCU for proper operation Plug AC electrical cord into the proper country specific AC wall socket 120 240 VAC Plug the appropriate charger cords into the OCU and robot Ensure connecting plugs are not bent during insertion or removal Remove robot and OCU from charger when charging is complete To prevent battery damage DO NOT use any chargers other than those supplied by ReconRobotics General Instructions amp Recommendations gt Place the chargers in a cool ventilated fire safe area gt Charge your robot and OCU once per month even if they were not used This will ensure the batteries are kept topped off to ensure the robot is always ready for immediate deployment The charger plugs are NOT interchangeable Inserting the wrong plug into the robot or OCU could result in permanent damage Reading Charge Indicator Lights on Battery Chargers When plugged into an active power source the indicator LEDs will display the fol lowing charge states Green Light Red Light No Light Blinking Light Fully charged Charging Not receiving Charger is connected OR power from incorrectly Unplug Not plugged into outlet everything and start OCU robot over refer to page 8 for instructions Instructions for Use Maintenance 2012 ReconRobotics Recon Scout Throwbot LE robots and OCUs are design
10. ot 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 I have headphones plugged into my OCU but all I hear is static Why The OCU will only transmit audio if you are using an active audio enabled Throwbot XT robot on the same operational channel The Recon Scout Throwbot LE is not capable of transmitting audio 2012 ReconRobotics The robot or OCU doesn t seem to be holding a charge What can be done If you feel that your Recon Scout robot or OCU 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 your robot and OCU refer to page 6 for instructions Start test by pulling pin from robot and turning on the OCU Record the time that the units are turned on Run both units continuously until a Robot stops moving and sending video b OCU screen goes blank and stops sending commands gt Record the time Contact ReconRobotics for service if a Robot runs for under 60 minutes b OCU runs for under 120 minutes How do I request service if Iam still experiencing problems with my ReconRobotics equipment You can request service by contacting your ReconRobotics sales representative refer to page 13 When you contact
11. pable The OCU Headphone Jack is for use with the Throwbot XT Audio only Do not use headphones with the OCU unless you are controlling an audio capable Throwbot XT Video Output The Audio Video Out Jack is capable of transmitting a video signal using the appropriate cable The A V Out cables in the A V Out Cabling Package are specially designed to work with the OCU Though they may look similar cables manufactured by a third party will not work appropriately with the OCU Do not use third party cables with the A V Out jack on the OCU Quick Start Guide 2012 ReconRobotics Operational Specifications gt 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 OCU 120 minutes Robot Speed 1 foot 0 3 meters per second Radio Transmission Analog Robot Drop Shock Resistance 15ft 4 5m vertical Robot Throw Shock Resistance 50ft 15 2m horizontal VV VV Matching Frequency Channels The operating frequency channel is indicated by a sticker on the robot and OCU They must match for successful operation To deploy multiple robots within the same area of operation different channels must be used Equipment on channels A 2 B 2 and C 2 is not compatible with equipment programmed to channels A B and C Basic Deployment Instructions 1 Charge robot or OCU if needed 2 Rotate
12. s refer to your FCC Throwbot LE Kit Inventory 2012 ReconRobotics Please inspect the inventory in this package to ensure that all materials are present If any of the materials are missing please contact support reconrobotics com for further assistance Your Recon Scout Throwbot LE Robot Kit includes gt One 1 Recon Scout Throwbot LE Robot One 1 Recon Scout Operator Control Unit OCU with lanyard One 1 Recon Scout AC Dual DC Battery Charger One 1 Region Specific AC Power Cable One 1 Spare Activation Pin Vv VV V WV One 1 Black MOLLE Tactical Pack One 1 User Manual Double Recon Scout Throwbot LE Kits also include gt One 1 Additional Recon Scout Throwbot LE Robot gt One 1 Additional Activation Pin Throwbot LE Robot amp OCU Components 2012 ReconRobotics A Recon Scout Throwbot LE Robot and OCU should include Throwbot LE Two Antennas Power Switch Two Wheels Lanyard Jacks for from left to right Stabilizer Tail Headphones Audio Video Out Charging 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 If any of these items are missing or damaged please notify ReconRobotics immediately See Warranty and Service pg 13 OCU Audio Video Out Capabilities 2012 ReconRobotics Audio Output The Recon Scout Throwbot LE robots are not audio ca
13. sult in personal injury and or property damage By purchasing the Recon Scout robot kit 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 Do not attempt to disassemble or 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 robot OCU or chargers into water or liquids e If water or any liquid enters the inside of the robot or 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 There are exposed wires on a charger cable The robot OCU or charger becomes too hot to touch There is an unusual sound emitted from any of the components 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 or operation of the robot or OCU discontinue use and contact ReconRobotics or the vendor from whom you purchased your equipment farranty and Service 2012 ReconRobotics Warranty The
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