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Summary of Contents for Robotex AVATAR II
- Page 1 2012 Edition VATAR ® User Manual www.robotex.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Information Avatar ® II Overview Handheld Controller Overview Basic Setup And Maintenance Installing the Battery Attaching the Antennas Setting up the Flippers Powering On the Robot and Controller Post-Use Maintenance Charging the Robot Battery Charging the Controller Battery In-Depth Controller Overview Basic Avatar®... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Ensure that all parts are secured in place and properly installed. Do not try to make repairs yourself. Parts may not work properly if they have been repaired by a party other than RoboteX, Inc. Do not modify any components on the robot yourself. Doing so may cause permanent damage not covered by your warranty. -
Page 4: Avatar® Ii Overview
Avatar® II Overview The Avatar® II is a compact, lightweight robotic platform that is part of the RoboteX Avatar® Series. Designed from the ground up for portability, expandability, and ease-of-use, the Avatar® II serves as a useful tool for a variety of users. -
Page 5: Handheld Controller Overview
Handheld Controller Overview The RoboteX Avatar® II comes with a portable handheld controller for straightforward, easy operation. The controller is equipped with a simple button layout and a touchscreen for enhanced functionality and ease-of-use. The image below displays basic robot and PTZ camera controls. -
Page 6: Basic Setup And Maintenance
Basic Setup and Maintenance 1) Pre-Use Setup A) Installing the Battery 1) The battery bay is located on the side of the robot. To open the battery bay, grip the “Closing Knob” and push in, turning the knob in counter-clockwise direction. You should feel a slight “pop”... -
Page 7: Attaching The Antennas
B) Attaching the Antennas Make sure that both the robot and the controller antennas are plugged in before powering the unit on. The controller antenna attaches to the silver port on the top left of the controller. DO NOT plug it into the covered black port on the top right side of the controller. The robot antenna plugs into the radio port in the rear of the robot (located on the backside of the robot, directly between the back flippers). -
Page 8: Post-Use Maintenance
2) Post-Use Maintenance A) Charging the Robot Battery Instructions • After removing the battery from the Avatar® II, align the charger and battery connectors and plug the adapter into an AC wall outlet. • Battery is fully charged when the indicator on the top of the battery shows 5 full black bars, or when the indicator light on the top of the charger turns green. -
Page 9: In-Depth Controller Overview
In-Depth Controller Overview 1) Basic Avatar® II Controls Please refer to Figure 1 on page 10 for controller button diagram and labels. A) Powering On/Off, Audio Volume, and Robot Movement Power On/Off Button: • Powers the controller on and off. Incoming Volume Control Knob: •... - Page 10 Figure 1 Controller Diagram for Avatar® II with PTZ Camera Payload Avatar® II User Manual...
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Page 11: Accessory Controls
2) Accessory Controls A) Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Camera Controls Please refer to Figure 1 on page 10 for controller button diagram and labels for PTZ use. Camera View Switch (Green Button): • Switches between the drive camera view, the PTZ Camera view, and the split screen view (displays both drive camera and PTZ Camera views). - Page 12 ARM MODE CONTROLS (see Figure 3 on page 14) Shoulder and Turret Control (Left Joystick): • Push Left and Right: Rotate Turret Base • Push Up and Down: Move Shoulder Joint Elbow and Wrist Control (Right Joystick): • Push Left and Right: Rotate Wrist Join •...
- Page 13 FIGURE 2 Robot Arm Diagram – Elbow, Shoulder, Turret, Gripper, and Arm Camera Avatar® II User Manual...
- Page 14 FIGURE 3 Controller for Avatar II with Manipulator Arm in ARM MODE ® Avatar® II User Manual...
- Page 15 FIGURE 4 Controller for Avatar II with Manipulator Arm Payload in DRIVE MODE ® Avatar® II User Manual...
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Page 16: 2-In-1 Gas/Radiation Detector Payload Controls
C) 2-in-1 Gas/Radiation Detector Payload Controls Display Toggle (Green Button): • Turn On Detector Display: Press and hold for 5 seconds. • Turn Off Detector Display: Press and hold for 5 seconds. FIGURE 4 Controller for Avatar II with 2-in-1 Gas/Radiation Detector Payload ®... -
Page 17: Antennas/Port Overview
3) Antennas/Ports There is one antenna that must be securely attached to the left antenna port on the controller before use. Do not attach the antenna to the right port (covered by black casing). DO NOT PUT ANTENNA ON RIGHT PORT (COVERED BY BLACK CASING). DOING SO WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR CONTROLLER. -
Page 18: Reading The Controller Display
4) Reading the Controller Display The following icons will be displayed on the Avatar II’s controller screen: Display Description Location: Bottom right of the screen Purpose: Indicates charge level of the robot battery. Location: Bottom right of the screen Purpose: Indicates charge level of the controller battery. -
Page 19: Retrieving Video Files From Controller
7) NOTE: Depending on the setup of your video player program, you may need to download VLC Media Player to play the video files. Visit www.videolan.org contact your RoboteX Account Manager for help downloading and installing VLC media player. Avatar® II User Manual... -
Page 20: Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance Checklist A) Pre-use Checklist: Ensure that all components are attached properly. Ensure that the controller antenna is tightly attached to correct port. Ensure that the robot battery is firmly secured and the battery door completely closed. Ensure that the tracks are securely fastened. Ensure that the robot camera lenses are properly cleaned. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Solution 2: Try to keep the robot with its antenna right side up. When the robot is upside down, it is possible in some cases for the antennas to lose some range. Solution 3: Other non-RoboteX robots may cause interference. Try moving the Avatar® II away from the other robot. - Page 22 Solution 5: Some stairs are too steep for the robot to climb. High Angle Stabilizers can be purchased separately to help climb especially steep sets of stairs. Contact RoboteX for more information. Solution 6: If the robot continually stutters when climbing stairs, call our Customer Support line.
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Page 23: Customer Care
Customer Care RoboteX, Inc. is committed to providing excellent customer support. As an Avatar ® owner, you will have a dedicated Account Manager that can provide support and troubleshooting assistance. If you have questions or comments about the Avatar® II, contact your Account Manager directly. -
Page 24: Warranty And Maintenance
Complete maintenance service is available. Avatar® II-certified repair technicians perform module replacement and rebuilding at our maintenance facility in Silicon Valley. Labor is charged as a flat rate depending on the required service. Contact the RoboteX Service Department for more information: Attention – Service Department RoboteX, Inc. -
Page 25: Protect Your Robot
Please make sure the battery ejector bar is fully folded (over the top of the battery) before locking the battery door of robot. Please use RoboteX-certified batteries ONLY. Other type of batteries might permanently damage the robot, even they have a similar form factor that will fit inside the unit. - Page 26 NOTES Avatar® II User Manual...
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