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- Page 1 ® Buzz E. Smoke Alarm and House of Hazards ™ Operating Manual Version 2.3...
- Page 2 ™ Buzz E. Smoke Alarm and House of Hazards Operating Manual Congratulations on your purchase of a ROBOTRONICS, Inc. Smoke Alarm with House of Hazards. Your house and robot have been carefully constructed of the highest quality components. Its design is the result of years of experience building safety education products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Warranty Information..................1 PART 1 General Operating Instructions ........3 Chapter 1 Getting Started ............3 Operating Hints ..................3 Setup and How To Operate ..............4 Transporting ....................5 PART 2 Subsystems of the Smoke Alarm & House .... - Page 4 Fuse Block Detail ..................35 Notes Section* ....................36 Technical Tips Section* ..................37 * These sections can be used to place additional notes that you would like to record, during your use of the House or additional information sent from Robotronics.
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Page 5: Warranty Information
Warranty Information and Getting Help LIMITED WARRANTY All Robotronics products have a limited 6 month warranty which covers all parts and labor. This period covers the normal burn-in for electronic components. Experience has shown that this warranty period catches most component defects and other possible flaws. - Page 6 Warranty Information and Getting Help For international shipments, you will be responsible for paying customs duties, taxes and other fees. The shipment must be labeled on the paperwork and on the outside of the container that it is “For Educational Purposes”. If it is a “warranty replacement” or a “repair return”...
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Page 7: Part 1 General Operating Instructions
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES AND OPERATING HINTS Robotronics’ new animated Smoke Alarm and House of Hazards are unique and exciting tools for teaching fire prevention and life-safety education. In the hands of a skilled and trained operator, the Smoke Alarm can be very effective in getting your safety messages across to children and adults. -
Page 8: Setup And How To Operate
Chapter 1 Getting Started: Setup and How to Operate the Robot SETUP AND HOW TO OPERATE Step # 1 Read the manual Read and study this manual completely before operating system. For connecting the wiring, follow the letters and description labels on the wiring and components of the system. -
Page 9: Transporting
Chapter 1 Getting Started: Transporting Step # 6 Running the House with a separate control box and extension wire(optional feature) 1. Attach the extension wire to the back of the operator control box. There is a round connector on the back of the Smoke Alarm base unit to connect to. Put the two connectors together, rotate the connector until it sits into the mating connector and then twist the ring until it stops. -
Page 10: Part 2 Subsystems Of The Smoke Alarm & House
Part 2 Subsystems of the Smoke Alarm & House of Hazards Part 2 Subsystems of the House of Hazards Functionally, the House of Hazards with Smoke Alarm is made up of the following basic subsystems and features: 1. Automatic Music Control System 2. -
Page 11: Chapter 3 Smoke Alarm Character
Chapter 3 Smoke Alarm Character Chapter 3 Smoke Alarm Character The Smoke Alarm has moving eyes, eyelids, arms, eyebrows, and a moving mouth. These functions are operated by individual servo motors in the Smoke Alarm itself. The signal comes from the main control board to operate these functions. The signal wire that comes from the main control board goes to a servo board inside the Smoke Alarm. - Page 12 Chapter 3 Smoke Alarm Character Care of the Plastic Cover for the Smoke Alarm • The cover is made of ABS plastic and needs to be cleaned with mild soap and water with a soft cloth. • Windex or water and a soft cloth can be used. •...
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Page 13: Chapter 4 The House With Lights
Chapter 4 The House with Lights Chapter 4 The House with Lights The House lighting system is made up of two main light types; the room panel lights and the LED lights. The LED lights are used for the smoke alarms in each room and to indicate the hazards. - Page 14 6. Pop the front panel tabs back in and screw the back cover on. You can get replacement bulbs and LEDs from Robotronics. You can get the LEDs with or without the yellow/blue wire going back to the circuit board.
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Page 15: Chapter 5 Cd Player
Chapter 5 CD Player Instructions Chapter 5 CD or MP3 Player Operation and Maintenance If you have the CD player: Pushing the CD Play/Pause button on the CD player activates the Compact Disc player. How to Play A CD 1. Make sure that your power and audio wires are plugged in to the CD player. 2. - Page 16 Chapter 5 CD Player Instructions 6. Start the track with the play button. The stop button has a box symbol. Caution: Do not disconnect the audio headphones plug while playing. This will lock up the MP3 player. To reset it just remove the battery from the player and put it back in.
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Page 17: Chapter 6 Power Supply
Chapter 6 Power Supply Use Chapter 6 Power Supply The power for the system is supplied by a power supply or a battery. The House comes with a power supply that is rated at 13.8 Volts 10 Amps. There is an optional battery and battery charger you can obtain if you think you will be in locations that will not have 110 Volt outlets available. -
Page 18: Part 3 Optional Features
Chapter 7 Operator Control Box Part 3 Optional Features Chapter 7 Control Box The control box allows the operator to use the House and Smoke Alarm in manual mode. The operator can turn on the room lights, smoke alarm lights or hazard lights individually to emphasize the dangers in certain rooms and do a walk through of the entire house, room by room. -
Page 19: Chapter 8 Voice System - Headset Microphone
Chapter 8 Voice System Chapter 8 Voice System The Voice System allows you to be the voice and hearing of the Smoke Alarm. It includes a headset microphone, audio board in the control box and the audio board on the House is part of the system also. -
Page 20: Chapter 9 Video Camera And Monitor
Chapter 9 Video Camera and Monitor Chapter 9 Video Camera and Monitor The video camera is typically located in the base unit of the Smoke Alarm. The video signal runs through the wire extension from the base unit to the control box. There are two wires that go from the control box to the monitor. -
Page 21: Chapter 10 Voice Modifier
Chapter 10 Voice Modifier Chapter 10 Voice Modifier The pitch shifter (voice modifier) can change the operators voice to disguise it and create the Smoke Alarm character voice. The operators voice signal is sent to the audio board in the control box. - Page 22 Chapter 10 Voice Modifier The shifter gets power from the control box; no internal battery is needed. If the cover of the control box ever needs to be removed, do not allow the shifter power wire plug, to contact the metal box.
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Page 23: Chapter 11 Battery Option
Chapter 11 Battery Option CHAPTER 11 Battery System The battery available for the House is a rechargeable sealed lead-acid Gel type battery 12 Volt 31AH. This type of battery is very dependable and safe. It can be repeatedly charged and discharged. -
Page 24: Battery Charger
Chapter 11 Battery System: Battery Charger BATTERY CHARGER Instructions for Proper Use and Operation WARNING: HAZARD OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURE When charging, a lead acid battery gives off hydrogen gas. The Gel type battery is a lead acid battery with pressure relief type vents. Although it only gives off a small percentage of the gas that a wet lead acid battery does, the following precautions should be observed: Do not position your face over the battery, at any time while making connections. - Page 25 If the charger does not stay on after 10 minutes, disconnect the charger from the battery. The battery most likely has a shorted cell and needs replacement. 5. In some cases, a battery, which is discharged completely, will not draw any noticeable current when the charger is connected and the power cord plugged in.
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Page 26: Part 4 Maintenance
Chapter 12 Maintenance: Checklist PART 4 CHAPTER 12 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Checklist Periodically the robot should receive a thorough inspection. Examine the exterior of the House and Smoke Alarm and make repairs as necessary. See the body repair instructions if needed. Remove the House back panel and the Smoke Alarm back cover. - Page 27 Chapter 12 Maintenance: Recommended Tool Kit Recommended Tool Kit Fuses- 3 and 5 Amp (ATO Type) 4" cable ties Precision regular Phillips screw drivers Screwdrivers (flat head and Phillips) Socket and ratchet set Needle nose pliers Crimper/Wire strippers Wire cutters (diagonal cutters) 7/16"...
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Page 28: Painting Of The Body
Chapter 12 Maintenance: Painting the Body PAINTING OF THE ABS PLASTIC The following information are only suggestions of painting methods. Contact a professional for assistance. Preparing the surface: The robot body is an ABS plastic and should be cleaned before painting to remove oils and dirt. -
Page 29: Repair Of The Body
Chapter 12 Maintenance: Repair of the Body REPAIR OF THE HOUSE OR SMOKE ALARM PLASTIC Materials Super glue ABS or PVC clear medium bodied glue Fiberglass mesh rubber gloves 1. Hold the crack together tightly so that the glue you put on the inside of the body does not run through the crack on to the outside of the body. -
Page 30: Storage
Chapter 12 Maintenance: Storage STORAGE If you put the system in storage for a period of time, you should do the following: 1. Clean the Plastic. Clean the plastic as described in the maintenance section (If robot is stored with a dirty body it may be harder to clean at a later date, as stains may become permanent). -
Page 31: Appendix A Robot Parts Identification
APPENDIX A ROBOT PARTS IDENTIFICATION... -
Page 32: Smoke Alarm Inside View
Smoke Alarm Inside View Eyebrow Servos Arm Servos Eyelid Servos Eyes L/R Servo Mouth rod Servo Arm Servo Board... -
Page 33: Smoke Alarm Back View
Smoke Alarm Back View Thumb screws on bottom of feet 9 Volt Battery Compartment for demonstration purposes Remove these three screws only to remove the back cover... -
Page 34: Servo Board
Smoke Alarm Servo Board Servo Outputs to Servo Motors in the Smoke Alarm Signal and 12V Power Input Output Assignments to Servos 1. Mouth 2. Eyes Left/Right 3. Left Arm 4. Right Arm 5. Left Eyelid 6. Right Eyelid 7. Left Eyebrow 8. -
Page 35: Base Unit Electronics
Base Unit Electronics Video Cam Connections Smoke Alarm Wire feed Signal Bundle Audio Board through slot Microphone wire Main Processor Board Fuse Block Alarm Main On/Off Buzzer Switch To House To Operator Volume Control Box Power Connector Note: The current base unit also has a PA system connection and volume not shown here. -
Page 36: House Back Inside View
House Back Inside View House Lights and LED Switching Board LED Distribution Board LED Distribution Board 16 pin connector... -
Page 37: Switching Output Boards
House Lights Switching Board Ribbon Cable to LED Distribution Boards 12 Volt Power... -
Page 38: Operator Control Box Inside
Operator Control Box Inside View Audio Board Control Box Main Processor Board... -
Page 39: Fuse Block Detail
Fuse Block Detail Base Unit Fuse Block (ATO Type Fuses) 1 2 3 Fuse Block The Power to the fuse block comes from the main switch. Fuse 1 (3 Amp) Base Unit Power – All base circuit boards and Buzz. Fuse 2 (5 Amp) House Power –... -
Page 40: Notes Section
Notes... -
Page 41: Technical Tips Section
Technical Tips...
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