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AVATAR MultiRAE Pro Detector Mount Manual

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2 Avatar® Gas and Radiation Detector Mount User Manual V2 10/2015

Safety Information

Read this manual carefully before operating the Avatar®III or any related accessories.

Carefully inspect the Avatar®III before each use.

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 by yourself. Doing so may cause permanent damage not covered by your warranty.

Do not place fingers in between the tracks or flippers when the unit is powered on. Keep fingers and other body parts away from moving parts at all times.

Care should be taken when running the Avatar®III Arm near pedestrians, small children, or objects that can be harmed. Be aware of your and the robot’s surroundings at all times.

AC Adapter Handling: Use only the supplied AC adapter. Do not use any other unauthorized AC adapters. Damage to robot and battery may occur from use of alternate AC adapters.

FCC Caution: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and may cause

interference to external reception if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Before switching payloads/accessories on the robot, make sure the battery is unplugged

and the unit is powered down.


Introduction to the AVATAR® Gas and Radiation Detector Mount

The AVATAR® Gas and Radiation Detector Mount allows the user to mount

and remotely view data from the MultiRAE Pro, MultiRAE, or MultiRAE Lite

detectors mounted on the Avatar robot. Using the robot as a mobile base,

the user can navigate the detector into a hazardous scenario and collect gas

and radiation level data. The mount only supports the listed detectors.


Setup & Use Instructions

Please read the main AVATAR®III User Manual BEFORE proceeding with use of

mount. The manual was included with your robot purchase.

A) Preparing the Detector Mount

1. The mount is comprised of four pieces – a top cover, a base, a detector bracket, and a USB

bracket. First, take off the top cover by using a flat head screw driver and partially unscrewing

the smaller screws (as pictured below). There are 2 in total, located on either side of the mount.

Take off the cover and set aside.

Top Cover

Detector Bracket

USB Bracket Base


FORE CONFIGURATION

AFT CONFIGURATION

VERTICAL CONFIGURATION


2. The detector bracket can be positioned in 3 different configurations to accommodate

other payloads if necessary. This bracket can be moved by loosening the 4 flat head screws

on the base of the mount and sliding the bracket off, then reattaching by putting it back on

in one of the other locations on the bracket and tightening down the screws again. Decide

on one configuration and make sure the detector bracket screws are tightened down

properly. The “Fore Configuration” is the default.

Note: Make sure that the rubber bumper is always facing toward the front of the robot in

the Fore and Aft configs. It is easy to put the bracket on backwards.


3. Next to install the detector first make sure the clear plastic filter is properly attached over the gas pump input. It twists on and off. Do NOT use the detector without attaching the

filter. Note that the detector unit must be charged for >12 hours before use. Make sure

the detector is turned on and working properly before installing in the mount. Once

installed in the mount, there is no access to the power button.

FOR A FULL EXPLANATION OF HOW TO USE AND READ THE DETECTOR, PLEASE REFER TO

THE MULTIRAE USER MANUAL INCLUDED WITH THE DETECTOR.

4. Take the Travel Charger (M01-3021-000) that comes with the MultiRAE detector and plug

it into the detector. Make sure the smaller end of the USB cord is also connected.


5. Loosen both screws on the USB guard on the mount and slide the small bracket

over to the side so you can plug the USB cable into the mount. When fully plugged

in, then slide the bracket back over to hold the connector in place and retighten

down the screws.

6. Next, with the rubber straps out of the way loop the excess cable and set at the

base of the bracket and then place the detector face down on top of the cables into

the mount as shown. Again make sure the detector is ON before placing in mount.


7. Pull the straps snugly around the detector and fasten by inserting the blue buckle into the

corresponding hole on the other belt strap.

8. Once the detector is secured inside the bracket, the mount cover can be reattached. Slip

the cover over the top making sure to route the USB cable through the slot on the top

cover so it doesn’t get pinched (see above). Secure by tightening down the two flat head

screws on either side of the bracket. The mount is now ready to install on the robot.


B) Attaching the Mount onto the Robot

9. The robot must be powered off (battery removed) before taking off or putting on the

Detector Mount or any other robot payloads. Remove the payload cover off the payload bay #2 (the one closer to the antenna).

10. To install the detector on the robot, line up the large 25 pin connector on the bottom of the mount with payload alignment pins in payload bay 2. Press the detector into place on the robot and fasten the 4 large payload screws on each corner of the detector mount with a flat head screw driver. Be careful to not over tighten and strip the screw heads. If used with the PTZ, install the PTZ in payload bay 2 and the mount in payload bay 1.


11. Once the detector is fully secured, put the battery into the robot and close the door to power up. Turn on the handheld controller.

C) Operate the Detector on the robot.

12. To see the gas detector values on the screen of the controller, press and hold the green

payload button at the center of the controller until the detector values appear in the upper

left hand corner of the screen (~8 sec).


Warranty and Maintenance

The Avatar and all accessories (including the Avatar® Gas and Radiation Detector Mount)

are covered by a one-year warranty on parts failures. This does not cover damage caused

by user error or mishandling of product. Contact your Account Manager for warranty

claims and questions.

Warranty Contact Attention – Warranty Support

RoboteX, Inc.

433 Lakeside Dr.

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

650-251-4958

[email protected]

Maintenance Options

Complete maintenance service is available. Avatar®-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.

433 Lakeside Dr.

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

650-251-4958

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]

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