Innovation First OI01 Operator Interface User Manual

Innovation First, Inc. Operator Interface

User manual

Innovation First, Inc. RS-422 900 MHz Operator Interface User Manual
Innovation First, Inc. Operator Interface User Guide 10.31.2006 www.InnovationFirst.com Page 2 Table of Contents 1. Operator Interface Overview...................................................................................................3 2. Installation...............................................................................................................................3 3. Theory of Operation................................................................................................................3 4. FCC / Industry Canada Certification and Warnings ...............................................................4 5. Operator Interface Indicators ..................................................................................................4
Innovation First, Inc. Operator Interface User Guide 10.31.2006 www.InnovationFirst.com Page 3 1. Operator Interface Overview The Operator Interface is part of the Innovation First Robotics Control System. The Operator Interface Modem receives commands and data from the Operator Interface Controller (OI). It communicates via radio frequency with the Robot Controller (RC) via the Robot Controller radio. Reference Documents (available at www.InnovationFirst.com) Size, weight, and mounting info Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) FRC Control System Overview FRC Control System Quick Start 2. Installation The Operator Interface may be used in any orientation. For best communication with the Robot Controller radio, it is suggested the radio and antenna be mounted in a vertical orientation away from metal. Size and mounting information is available at www.InnovationFirst.com. 3. Theory of Operation The Operator Interface connects to the Operator Interface Controller (OI) via a shielded DB9 cable. The OI supplies power, ground and control information to command the Operator Interface to transmit to and receive from the Robot Controller radio. Radio communications is over the 902 – 928 MHz ISM band. The Operator Interface Controller to Operator Interface communication is controlled by imbedded software in the Operator Interface Controller and Operator Interface. No user software is required. To establish an OI to RC connection, refer to FRC Control System Overview and Quick Start documentation available at www.InnovationFirst.com.
Innovation First, Inc. Operator Interface User Guide 10.31.2006 www.InnovationFirst.com Page 4 4. FCC / Industry Canada Certification and Warnings This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for radio controlled devices, pursuant to applicable portions of FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210 for license-exempt (i.e. unlicensed) low-power radiocommunication devices. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.” Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 5. Operator Interface Indicators The Operator Interface has the following indicators, as labeled on the cover. Table 5.1: Operator Interface Modem LED States Indicator State Description All Solid Off No power to radio, cable not connected, OI turned off. Standby Solid Off Check the Transmit and Receive LEDs. Standby Solid On Not a valid state. Standby Blink Modem being configured by OI. Transmit Solid Off Modem not transmitting. Check Standby LED. Transmit Solid On Not a valid state.
Innovation First, Inc. Operator Interface User Guide 10.31.2006 www.InnovationFirst.com Page 5 Transmit Blink Transmitting packets. Receive Solid Off Not receiving valid packets. Receive Solid On Not a valid state. Receive Blink Receiving valid packets. Valid packets are not qualified to team number by the Modem. The OI determines if the packet received came from the correct team’s robot. Appendix A: Document Version History Date Code Changes 2006-10-31 Initial document release. 2006-12-19 Added FCC warning.

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