ReconRobotics THROWBOT 2, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 WORLD LEADER IN TACTICAL MICRO ROBOT SYSTEMS VERSION 2 0 JUNE 2018 ...

Page 2: ...en permission are strictly prohibited Failure to adhere to the terms of this manual User Manual or ignoring the safety warnings described on page 25 through 27 will void the user s license to operate the equipment and subject the user to liability The license or licenses means all licenses applicable to the user including the FCC License as defined on page 31 and any applicable end user license ag...

Page 3: ...arging 13 OCU Charging 14 General Charging Guidelines 14 Regular Maintenance 15 System Reconfiguration 16 Attaching the Picatinny Rail 18 Carry and Tow CT Configuration 18 Rugged XL RXL Configuration 19 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 20 24 Safety Information Warnings 25 27 Warranty and Service 28 Warranty 28 Requesting Service or Repair 28 Limitations of Liability Warranty 29 ReconRobo...

Page 4: ...region specific power cord OCU Charger with region specific power cord Spare Activation Plate Tether Kit Volume Control Adapter Hard Carrying Case User Manual Please inspect the contents of this package to ensure that all materials listed below are present If any of the materials are missing please contact support reconrobotics com ...

Page 5: ...on the OCU The cabling package includes RCA and BNC cables RECON SCOUT SEARCHSTICK The Recon Scout SearchStick pole enables tactical and patrol personnel to instantly convert any Throwbot 2 robot into a versatile pole camera The SearchStick pole has a collapsed length of 20 5 52cm and can be extended to a length of 72 183cm COMMAND MONITORING STATION The Command Monitoring Station 2 0 CMS 2 0 enab...

Page 6: ...e IR Emitters Camera Light Sensor USB Charge Port Channel Indicator Microphone Charge Indicator Wheels Antennas Picatinny Rail Mount Points Tether Mount Point Tail THROWBOT 2 ROBOT FEATURE OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW ...

Page 7: ...7 Antennas Channel Indicator LCD Screen Joystick Lanyard Attachment Point Power Switch Charge Jack A V Out Jack Headphone Jack OPERATOR CONTROL UNIT OCU FEATURE OVERVIEW ...

Page 8: ...shown by an icon immediately above the battery level icon There are three levels marginal fair and good for receive signal strength depicted at right With marginal signal strength there is the potential to lose control of the robot The Throwbot2 robot incorporates icons for some useful operational information into the video signal which will be displayed on the OCU or Command Monitoring Station CM...

Page 9: ...nRobotics Audio Video A V Out Cabling Package sold separately can be used to connect the OCU to an external monitoring recording device not included The A V Out jack is located on the left hand side of the OCU Once connected to the OCU 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...

Page 10: ... emitters on etc will reduce lifetime Observation Mode is defined as remaining stationary and broadcasting video only Runtime will be reduced as the battery ages 6 Rating does not apply when Picatinny Rail or other payloads are attached 7 Does not include payloads Range4 Line of Sight LOS 450 ft 137 m Indoors Non Line of Sight NLOS 150 ft 45 m RunTime5 Typical 110 minutes Observation Mode 160 minu...

Page 11: ...ake sure you are using two different letters for instance A 2 and C Robots on channel A 2 and on channel A will interfere with each other and not work well in the same environment the same will also occur with B B 2 and C C 2 BASIC DEPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1 Rotate OCU antennas to an upright position 2 Switch OCU on 3 Pull Activation Plate from Robot Confirm that the robot is broadcasting video and...

Page 12: ...ot off You will hear and feel a click when the activation plate is fully seated with the shoulder of the plate making contact with the housing as shown below NOTE When not in use always ensure the OCU is switched off and the robot activation plate is inserted NOTE Modification of the antenna system will void your warranty and applicable licenses and may violate your FCC authorization to operate th...

Page 13: ...to display the robot s state of charge When charging with the robot off the background will flash When the robot is operational and charging the charge indicator will have a solid black background When the robot is operational the state of charge is also visible as an icon located in the lower left hand corner of the video stream The table below outlines the current state of charge for the robot N...

Page 14: ...d to trickle charge and maintain a full battery Charge your robot and OCU at least once per month to ensure the batteries are kept topped off to be ready for immediate deployment 6 Always charge in a cool ventilated and fire safe area 7 Do not leave items charging unattended 8 After charging make sure that the Throwbot 2 robot s charge jack dust cover is in place over the charge jack 9 If there is...

Page 15: ... replaced The antennas should stand nearly vertical d If any of the above are missing and or damaged please contact support reconrobotics com to arrange for service 5 Inspect the OCU for wear a Antennas Ensure that the antennas are not bent or kinked and that they are able to be easily rotated b Joystick Bars Rarely typically if the OCU is dropped or experiences excessive vibration the joystick ba...

Page 16: ...se level Medium Loudest Quietest Video stability Medium Shakiest Smoothest Ease of driving Medium Most difficult Easiest 8 Payloads mounted in these configurations may degrade mobility and throwability Configurations Base Configuration Rugged XL RXL Carry and Tow CT Image CONVERTING TO DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS The robot can be reconfigured to use various wheel and tail designs Recommended configur...

Page 17: ...ail until it can rotate freely 7 Attach the new tail to the same mounting points using the 3 32 hex driver If the tail has an arrow on the side it should be pointed up for general use or pointed down if a more ground facing viewing angle is desired If the tail does not have an arrow on the side then it can only be installed one way do not try to force it on upside down 8 If using the Carry and Tow...

Page 18: ...sport up to 2 lbs 0 9 kg mounted on top of the robot while towing up to 2 lbs 0 9 kg behind Some weight must be mounted on top of the robot in order to tow a full 2 lbs 0 9 kg because wheel traction is increased with carried weight When the Picatinny Rail and or any payload is attached the robot should not be thrown or dropped this can result in damage or in the robot being unable to right itself ...

Page 19: ...designed for use with a standard 4 40 screw If the robot is used in Carry and Tow configuration without any payload or the Picatinny rail attached it can be thrown Sometimes the robot may land with the antennas oriented in a way that makes it difficult for the robot to right itself If this happens rotating the robot and or moving it backwards for some distance will push the antennas to a better po...

Page 20: ...OT The recharging times for the OCU and robot will vary depending upon usage and charger A fully depleted Throwbot 2 robot or OCU will take approximately 2 hours to fully charge using the provided chargers Charging a Throwbot 2 robot from a charger that does not support USB Power Delivery or does not supply the recommended power output may take as long as 10 hours THE CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHTS DO NO...

Page 21: ...ikely drained you will need to recharge the OCU as described in the Instructions for Use Chargers section page 13 I VE BEEN USING THE ROBOT AND NOTICED A RED THERMOMETER APPEARS IN THE CORNER OF THE VIDEO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN For safety purposes there are thermal protections in the robot s batteries to protect against overheating To warn the user that the batteries are getting too warm the high tem...

Page 22: ...C The OCU will only transmit audio if you are using an active audio enabled ReconRobotics robot system on the same channel Also make sure you are using appropriate headphones as described on page 9 WHEN I THROW THE ROBOT IT DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT WHEN IT LANDS The robot has electronic circuitry that self calibrates after landing Let it sit for a few seconds before driving It will automatically re...

Page 23: ...wheels in the Deluxe Pack may look similar to the Recon Scout XL wheels in size they are a new design They can be utilized on older Recon Scout XL or Recon Scout CT robots but the older Recon Scout XL wheels from the Recon Scout XL or Flex Pack will not afford the same drop ratings as the new wheels and should not be used on a Throwbot 2 robot Similarly the wider tail on the Recon Scout XL or Reco...

Page 24: ...necessary For the deepest clean remove the wheels and tail and wash them separately Until the robot is completely dry do not insert the dust cover into the USB connector ARE THERE TRANSLATIONS OF THIS USER MANUAL AVAILABLE For the most current version of the User Manual along with all available translations of the User Manual please visit our website at www reconrobotics com User consents to abide...

Page 25: ...minate your license and the user assumes all risk and liability for damage injury or loss that may occur 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 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open the shell of the robot Operator Control Unit OCU or the chargers No u...

Page 26: ...loose clothing and hair away from the robot Considerations for charging Always charge the OCU with it turned off Always charge the robot with the activation plate inserted Always charge in a cool ventilated fire safe area 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 not deformed bent or otherwise ...

Page 27: ...not be used 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 smoke or burning odor emitted from any of the components This product emits small amounts of radiation which may cause cancer birth defects or ...

Page 28: ...shipment of your equipment to the nearest repair facility Please do not just ship equipment to us without an RMA in place as this will cause delays in processing If your issue cannot be resolved remotely ReconRobotics may provide loaner equipment during the repair process If your issue is not covered under warranty or by an extended service plan or annual maintenance plan we will provide a not to ...

Page 29: ... of liability exceed the amounts paid by you to ReconRobotics over the prior twelve 12 month period For any jurisdiction that limits the limit or exclusion of liability by contract this provision shall be interpreted to provide the greatest limitation on liability permitted by law In no case shall the total liability of ReconRobotics its affiliates suppliers resellers or service providers for dama...

Page 30: ...eceiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device may not interfere with Federal stations operating in the 420 450 MHz band and must accept any interference received Although this transmitter has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission it must accept any interference received from Federal or non federal stations including interference...

Page 31: ...t in accordance with FCC multi transmitter product procedures The Operator Control Unit OCU complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitter except in accordance with FCC mu...

Page 32: ...grees minutes seconds Arecibo Puerto Rico 18 20 37 N 66 45 11 W Westford Massachusetts 42 37 24 N 71 29 18 W Poker Flats Alaska 65 07 47 N 147 28 14 W Site Coordinates degrees minutes seconds Beale Air Force Base 39 08 10 N 121 21 04 W Cape Cod Air Force Station 41 45 07 N 70 32 17 W Clear Air Force Station 64 55 16 N 143 05 02 W Cavalier Air Force Station 48 43 12 N 97 54 00 W Eglin Air Force Bas...

Page 33: ... a brief reason for usage and a point of contact This logbook must be made available upon request of the Federal Communications Commission or the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Refer to your User s Manual for serial numbers and channel information The next page may be photocopied or additional pages are available from your authorized ReconRobotics dealer FCC LOGBOOK DAT...

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