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- Page 1 2020 ® VATAR Manipulator Arm User Manual Customer Support Line: 618-556-0227 www.robotex.com...
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Page 2: Safety Information
RoboteX, Inc. Do not add any components (e.g. screws, nuts, bolts, tapes, electrical components) that are not approved by RoboteX Inc. Doing so may cause permanent damage not covered by your warranty. Do not place fingers in between the tracks or flippers, especially if the battery is installed. -
Page 3: Setup Instructions
Setup Instructions 1. The Robot must be powered off (battery removed) before taking off or putting on the arm or any other robot payloads. Make sure you have a rear weight as well as the arm. You will need a flat head screwdriver. - Page 4 3. The rear weight will go on payload bay #3 which is the smallest payload bay located at the back of the robot. Attach the rear weight using a flat head screwdriver to tighten the 4 payload screws. Be careful not to over tighten and strip the screw heads. Payload Bay #3 at back of robot Payload Bay #3 with Rear Weight 4.
- Page 5 5. Now you can plug the battery in and start operating! The above photo shows 4 of the 8 arm base screws, the other 4 are directly across from them on the other side. Avatar® Manipulator Arm User Manual V3 6/2020...
- Page 6 Operating the Arm When you have the arm on the robot, the payload switch button (green) will switch the view of the controller screen between the robot drive camera, arm camera, and split screen mode. All of the pictures to the right show the different modes without the position icons on for a less obstructed view.
- Page 7 1) Manipulator Arm Controls NOTE: Please make sure that the front flippers are flat and the rear robot weight is attached when operating the arm. This will stabilize the robot’s weight distribution and help make arm movement and control smoother. If you have high angle stabilizers ensure that they are also attached as they will stabilize the robot even more, especially when climbing stairs.
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Page 8: Arm Mode
Arm Mode ARM MODE CONTROLS 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 9: Drive Mode
Drive Mode DRIVE MODE Robot Movement (Left Joystick): • The left joystick controls main robot movement (left/right and forward/reverse). Robot Flipper Movement (Right Knob): • The right knob controls robot front flippers (up and down) Elbow and Wrist Movement (Right Joystick): •... - Page 10 2) Touchscreen Display and Controls The following icons will be displayed on the controller screen (in Arm Control mode): Display Description Arm Turret Position Indicator: A viewer showing the turret position relative to the robot. Arm Elbow and Shoulder Position Indicator: A viewer showing the elbow and shoulder position of the arm.
- Page 11 The Position Indicators can be viewed or hidden by pressing the Show/Hide Position Indicator in the bottom right corner of the screen Position Indicators Showing Position Indicators Hidden Camera Digital Zoom This feature provides 2x and 4x digital zoom for the image shown in either front or arm camera.
- Page 12 Door- raises the arm into a good starting position for opening doors. Table- raises the arm into a good position for reaching on top of things, gives you a little higher reach than the door position. Reach- extends the arm out in front of the robot to pick things up off the ground. NOTE: Please stand clear of the automatically moving parts Arm Quick Pose Stop After you press any of these positions, the message “Arm is moving Automatically, to...
- Page 13 • If any of the messages appear on an ongoing basis for any reason other than those listed above. Please contact RoboteX Customer Support Line. Avatar® Manipulator Arm User Manual...
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting MAKE SURE THE ROBOT AND CONTROLLER ARE BOTH POWERED OFF BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING ANY COMPONENTS OR ACCESSORIES. A. The gripper does not close all the way. 1. Reset the gripper clutches by continuing to hold the gripper control for at least 5 seconds after opening the gripper as wide as possible. -
Page 15: 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® III, contact your Account Manager directly. -
Page 16: Warranty And Maintenance
Complete maintenance service is available. Avatar® III-certified repair technicians perform module replacement and rebuilding at our maintenance facility in Silicon Valley. Labor is charged at an hourly rate depending on the required service. Contact the RoboteX Service Department for more information: Attention – Service Department RoboteX, Inc.
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