Recon Scout XL User Manual
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1. Recon Scout XL Recon Scout XL User Manual User Manual Version 1 02 July 2015 R001261 Saving Lives at the Tip of the Spear Product Identification This manual applies to the ReconRobotics Recon Scout XL 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 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 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 Place Serial Number Sticker Here FCC Guidelines and Logbook i iv Recon Scout XL Kit Inventory 1 Recon Scout XL 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 Recon Scout XL 9 OCU II 10 Frequently Asked Questions 11 Troubleshooting 12 Safety Information and Warnings 15 Warranty and Service 17 For applicable FCC guidelines refer to your FCC logbo2. Ensure that the red dot on the connecting plug is aligned with the red line on the robot when inserting see image at right 5 Remove robot and OCU II from charger when charging is complete 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 3 Plug the appropriate charger cords into the OCU II and robot 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 4 Remove robot and OCU II from charger when charging is complete General Instructions amp Recommendations Place the chargers in a cool ventilated fire safe area Charge your robot and OCU II once per month even if they were not used This will keep the batteries topped off to ensure the robot is always ready for immediate deployment To prevent battery damage DO NOT use any chargers other than those supplied by ReconRobotics The charger plugs are NOT interchangeable Inserting the wrong plug into the robot or OCU II could result in permanent damage 2013 ReconRobotics 9 Field Maintenance Recon Scout XL Field Maintenance Recon Scout XL The wheels and tail are not interchangeable between the Recon Scout XL amp other robot models Use the correct parts for your model of robot Th
3. objects inside the robot or OCU II This may cause electric shock fire or system failure Do not immerse the OCU II or chargers into water or liquids If water or any liquid enters the inside of the OCU II 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 After a full charge the OCU II display intermittently turns ON and OFF The OCU II or charger has been dropped and is malfunctioning There are exposed wires on a charger cable The robot OCU II 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 II discontinue use and contact ReconRobotics or the vendor from whom you purchased your equipment 2013 ReconRobotics 17 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 Service or Repairs Call or e mail your ReconRobotics representative or reseller to describe the problem you
4. or OCU II 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 Always charge the robot with the activation pin inserted Always keep the OCU II turned off while charging Always charge in a cool ventilated fire safe area Do not leave system unattended while charging Always use a proper country specific AC socket 120 240 VAC with the battery charger Do not force the plug into a socket Ensure the charger plug is inserted at the correct angle when connecting to the robot or OCU II Ensure the barrel of the charging connector is not deformed bent or otherwise damaged before inserting in the robot or OCU II 2013 ReconRobotics 16 Lithium Polymer batteries are volatile Only charge the robot and OCU II 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 Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the robot or OCU II This may cause an electric shock fire or system failure Do not insert any foreign
5. OCU II Audio Video Out Capabilities Audio Output The OCU II is capable of receiving audio transmitted from the Recon Scout XL 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 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 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 you use the OCU II with a robot that 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 Recon Scout XL robot Do not use third party cables with the A V Out jack on the OCU They will
6. 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 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 Warranty and Service Warranty and Service
7. e Recon Scout XL robots and OCU IIs 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 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 Antennas Visually inspect for scuffing or cracking If wire is exposed antennas will need to be replaced The antennas must remain routed through the antenna holders to prevent tangling with the wheels IR Blister Lightly dust off the IR Blister to ensure the sensor is clear Parts Replacement The parts and tools supplied in a Field Maintenance Kit FMK allow you to replace the following parts on your Recon Scout XL robot Antennas Wheels Tail Activation Pin 2013 ReconRobotics 10 Field Maintenance OCU II Field Maintenance OCU II OCU II Field Maintenance Antennas Ensure that the antennas are not bent or kinked and that they are able to easily be rotated Field Maintenance Kit for Recon Scout XL ReconRobotics does not supply any repair parts except for what is available in a Field Maintenance Kit FMK Repair
8. esn t seem to be holding a full battery charge What can be done If you feel that your Recon Scout XL 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 Fully charge your 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 sending video b OCU II screen goes blank Record the time Contact ReconRobotics for service if a Robot runs for under 60 minutes b OCU II runs for under 120 minutes 2013 ReconRobotics 14 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 1 Problem description 2 Customer agency 3 Contact name 4 Contact phone or email 5 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 reso
9. lved remotely ReconRobotics will provide loaner equip ment for Recon Scout XL 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 2013 ReconRobotics 15 Safety Information amp Warnings Safety Information amp Warnings Read these warnings before charging or using your robot or OCU II Failure to read and follow these instructions may result in fire personal injury and or damage to property To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the shell of the robot Operator Control Unit II OCU II or the chargers No user serviceable parts are inside 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 II Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Follow all operating and usage instructions Do not attempt to service the robot
10. not work properly Ensure you are using headphones with in line volume control There is no volume control on the OCU itself Be careful to test the audio volume before using 2013 ReconRobotics 5 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Operational Specifications Indoor Range NLOS Tested to 100ft 30m Outdoor Range LOS Tested to 300ft 91m Run Times On Flat Terrain varies on uneven terrain Tested to 60 minutes OCU II Tested to 120 minutes Speed Tested to 2fps 0 6mps Drop Shock Resistance Tested to 15ft 4 6m Throw Shock Resistance Tested to 30ft 9 1m Robot is water resistant to incidental immersion in 1ft 30cm of water for up to 5 minutes 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 operating 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 Inst
11. ok US customers only Table of Contents Table of Contents 2013 ReconRobotics 1 Recon Scout XL Kit Inventory Recon Scout XL Kit Inventory 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 Recon Scout XL Kit includes One 1 Recon Scout XL Robot One 1 Operator Control Unit II OCU II with lanyard One 1 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 One 1 Pelican Carrying Case One 1 User Manual 2013 ReconRobotics 2 Recon Scout XL Robot Recon Scout XL Robot Components Components A robot should have the following components If any of these items are missing or damaged please notify ReconRobotics immediately See Warranty and Repair pg 17 Two Antennas Two Wheels Stabilizer Tail IR Blister Microphone indicated by a sticker 2013 ReconRobotics 3 OCU II Components OCU II Components An OCU II should have the following components Two Antennas Lanyard Power Switch Headphone Jack Audio Video Out Jack Charging Port A V out signal is only available with Audio and Video Out Cabling Package 2013 ReconRobotics 4 OCU II Audio Video Out Capabilities
12. passively water resistant to incidental immersion in 1 foot 30 cm of water for up to five minutes Where can I find the serial 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 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions 2013 ReconRobotics 12 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 What could be wrong 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 What could be wrong Bad video can have several possible causes The robot may be out of range The robot may be low on power or deactivated 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 Faul
13. ructions 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 Recon Scout XL robot plug in and test the headphones at a low volume before using 6 Deploy robot into target environment 7 Wait two seconds after robot lands to allow gyroscope to stabilize before operating 2013 ReconRobotics 6 Setting up the OCU II 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 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 video from the robot should appear Otherwise the screen will display static Powering the Robot Pull the activation pin from the robot to power it on Reinserting the pin turns the robot off You will hear and feel a click when the pin is fully seated Instructions for Use Setup Instructions for Use Setup When not in use always ensure the OCU II is switched off and the robot activation pin is inserted Modification of the antenna system
14. s 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 Repair pg 17 DO NOT DISASSEMBLE YOUR ROBOT OR OCU II There are no user serviceable parts inside 2013 ReconRobotics 11 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 on relatively flat terrain 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 Recon Scout XL robot is
15. ty power to the charger Try powering the charger from another source A general failure in the charger If the problem persists after changing the power supply contact ReconRobotics I have headphones plugged into my OCU II but all I hear is static Why The OCU II will only transmit audio if you are using an active audio enabled robot on the same operational channel Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 2013 ReconRobotics 13 Troubleshooting cont Troubleshooting cont When I drop the robot it does not drive straight when it lands What could be wrong The robot has electronic circuitry that needs to self calibrate after deployment 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 Why isn t the robot s IR light 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 What would cause the IR light to stay 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 do
16. will void your warranty and may violate your FCC authorization to operate this product 2013 ReconRobotics 7 Instructions for Use Chargers Instructions for Use Chargers 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 Battery not included AC Dual DC Battery Charger BA5590 BB2590 Field Charger Green Light Fully charged OR Not plugged into OCU II robot Fully charged NOTE LED light may shut off after charging is complete Red Light Charging Charging No Light Not receiving power from outlet Not plugged into OCU II robot OR Charging is complete fully charged Blinking Light Charger is connected incor rectly and is not charging the robot OCU II Unplug eve rything and retry refer to page 8 for instructions N A 2013 ReconRobotics 8 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 OCU II for proper operation 3 Plug AC electrical cord into the proper country specific AC wall socket 120 240 VAC 4 Plug the appropriate charger cords into the OCU II and robot Ensure connecting plugs are not bent during insertion or removal
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