VGo User Guide
v1.4.1
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Re-charging the battery
If you see a red line on the battery strength indicator, the VGo must be recharged.
Using the charge dock:
Position the VGo so it is facing the front of the charge dock, within one to ten feet.
Touch the blue
Dock
button on the Main Menu or press the
Dock
button on the
handheld remote control. Once the VGo is successfully docked, the battery charge level
icon on the VGo will change to look like this:
The VGo can also be docked by the remote user – see the section on
Using the VGo PC
App
.
If the charge dock is not available:
Plug the AC wall charger into the back of the VGo (just below the Power button). Note
that the VGo will not drive when the powercord is plugged into the VGo directly.
In general, we recommend that your VGo be on the charge dock before retiring for the night.
Charge Dock placement
The charge dock should be placed where it is convenient for a remote user to drive and out of
the way of people and moving equipment in the facility where VGo is used. You don’t want the
VGo to be in a place where someone could bump into it accidently since it could come off its
charge dock and the battery eventually will drain completely.
If the facility is large, consider adding charge docks so one is never far away when a person is
done visiting using VGo.
Placement requirements:
Power source within reach of the Charge dock power cord (6 ft).
A solid wall or cabinet to brace the dock from moving backward when VGo docks itself
Note: the back of the charge dock has mounting screw holes which can be employed to
guarantee no movement of the charge dock will occur when docking or by people
passing by, etc.
One foot clear space to either side of the charge dock for the VGo to maneuver.
At least 48” of clear space above the dock (no low overhanging shelves) so the VGo has
room to back onto the dock.
No highly reflective materials nearby (mirrors, shiny metal cabinets, windows, etc) so
the VGo sensors can operate efficiently.
