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- Page 1 2014 Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator Manual www.robotex.com...
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Page 2: 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 3 The Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator allows the user to mount and wirelessly fire shock tube on the Avatar® Robot and Manipulator Arm. Using the robot and arm as a mobile base, the initiator is mounted on the arm for remote manipulation and control.
- Page 4 A) Mount Initiator on the Arm 1. The Universal Shock tube Initiator comes with the following components: Initiator, (4) Stainless Steel Standoffs, & USB Avatar Firing Key, an alan wrench, and a spare bracket (last two not pictured). Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual...
- Page 5 Your RoboteX Shock Tube Initiator is supplied with a high angle (-10 degree) shock tube mounting bracket and a low angle (0 degree) shock tube mounting bracket. Users can choose the bracket that is most appropriate for the situation they are dealing with.
- Page 6 2. Make sure the Avatar Robot is not powered up (take the battery out). Then make sure the Avatar Manipulator Arm is installed properly on the Robot (See Manipulator Arm User Manual). 3. Remove the Arm Payload Cover from the side of the Manipulator Arm.
- Page 7 4. Install the (4) Standoffs onto the side of the Arm. Make sure they are tightened down securely with a ¼” wrench or flat head screw driver. 5. Slide the Initiator over the standoffs and tighten down the (4) Payload screws down to secure the initiator onto the Arm using a flathead screw driver. Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual A3-0714-01...
- Page 8 3. Slide in the shock tube until you can see the end of the shock tube insert over the end of the firing tip. Then tighten down the spanner nut to hold the shock tube in place. Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual A3-0714-01...
- Page 9 5. Couple the other end of the shock tube as indicated close to the initiator side when firing. 6. Now the battery can be inserted to power on the Robot. Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual A3-0714-01...
- Page 10 1. Once the Initiator and shock tube are installed correctly, the robot and controller can be powered on. 2. When device is set up for the use case and ready to fire the shock tube, insert the USB Avatar Firing Key into the controller USB port and follow the screen prompts.
- Page 11 Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual A3-0714-01...
- Page 12 PRESSING THE VOLUME SWITCH UP FIRES THE SHOCK TUBE. ALWAYS USE CAUTION AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING. PRESS AND HOLD UP FOR 5 SEC UNTIL YOU CAN HEAR IT FIRE. Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual A3-0714-01...
- Page 13 After <5 seconds the screen will change and USB flash drive can be removed. Firing is complete. Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual A3-0714-01...
- Page 14 The sequence will follow the same steps as before. 2. If the robot loses connection in the middle of the firing sequence the “NOT CONNECTED!” screen will appear: Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual A3-0714-01...
- Page 15 1. If the firing tip needs to be replaced, remove the old tip by unscrewing the (2) flathead screws with a flathead screw driver and pull out the whole firing tip assembly from the initiator box. Keep the screws. Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual A3-0714-01...
- Page 16 DO NOT LOOK AT THE TIP WHEN IT FIRES – the light can damage eyes. Avatar® Universal Shock Tube Initiator User Manual A3-0714-01...
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