UKU-RC01Robot Controller

Innovation First, Inc. RS-422 900 MHz Robot Controller User Manual Innovation First, Inc. Robot Controller User Guide 10.31.2006 www.InnovationFirst.com Page 2 Table of Contents 1. Robot Controller Overview ..................................................................................................... 3 2. Installation............................................................................................................................... 3 3. Theory of Operation ................................................................................................................ 3 4. FCC / Industry Canada Certification and Warnings ............................................................... 4 5. Robot Controller Indicators..................................................................................................... 4 Innovation First, Inc. Robot Controller User Guide 10.31.2006 www.InnovationFirst.com Page 3 1. Robot Controller Overview The Robot Controller radio is part of the Innovation First Robotics Control System. The Robot Controller radio receives commands and data from the Robot Controller board (RC). It communicates via radio frequency with the Operator Interface Controller (OI) via the Operator Interface 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 Robot Controller may be attached to the robot in any orientation. For best communication with the Operator Interface, 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 Robot Controller radio connects to the Robot Controller (RC) via a shielded DB9 cable. The RC supplies power, ground and control information to command the Robot Controller radio to transmit to and receive from the Operator Interface radio. Radio communications is over the 902 – 928 MHz ISM band. The RC to Robot Controller radio communication is controlled by imbedded software in the RC and radio. 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. Robot Controller 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. 5. Robot Controller Indicators The Robot Controller has the following indicators, as labeled on the cover. Table 5.1: Robot Controller Modem LED States Indicator State Description All Solid Off No power to radio, cable not connected, RC turned off. Standby Solid Off Check the Transmit and Receive LEDs. Standby Solid On Not a valid state. Standby Blink Modem being configured by the RC or the receiver is searching for valid Operator Interface packets. Transmit Solid Off Modem not transmitting. It will not transmit until valid receive packets have come in. Check the Standby and Receive LEDs. Transmit Solid On Not a valid state. Innovation First, Inc. Robot Controller 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 RC determines if the packet received came from the correct team’s OI. Appendix A: Document Version History Date Code Changes 2006-10-31 Initial document release. 2006-12-19 Added FCC warning.

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Receive Transmit Standby InnovationFirst Robot Controller RS-422900MHz Modem InnovationFirst Innovation First, Inc. Model: Robot Controller Front View Location: Front Side of Case, Centered approximately as shown Process: Pad Print, White Letters with Permanent Ink, Logo Arrows and Innovation First in Red Dimensions: Approximately 2 1/8” x 2 3/4”

Innovation First, Inc. Model: Robot Controller FCC/IC Label Location: Back Side of Case, Centered approximately as shown Process: Pad Print, White Letters with Permanent Ink Dimensions: Approximately 2 3/4” x 1 13/16” Innovation First www.InnovationFirst.com FCC ID: UKU-RC01 IC: 6811A-RC01 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subjec t to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

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Nemko Test Report: 6L0355RUS1 rev3 Applicant: Innovation First, Inc. 6611 Interstate 30 West Greenville, TX 75402 USA Equipment Under Test: Robot Controller (E.U.T.) In Accordance With: FCC Part 15, Subpart C, 15.249 Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz. Tested By: Nemko USA Inc. 802 N. Kealy Lewisville, Texas 75057-3136 TESTED BY: DATE: 06 December 2006 Kevin Rose Wireless Engineer APPROVED BY: DATE: 06 December 2006 Abe Cox, Key Account Managerr Total Number of Pages: 15 Nemko USA, Inc. CFR 47, PART 15, SUBPART C, Paragraph 15.249 Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz. EQUIPMENT: Robot Controller PROJECT NO.:6L0355RUS1 rev3 Page 2 of 16 Table Of Contents SECTION 1. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS 3 SECTION 2. GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION 5 SECTION 3. POWERLINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS 7 SECTION 4. RADIATED EMISSIONS 8 ANNEX A TEST DIAGRAMS 13 Nemko USA, Inc. CFR 47, PART 15, SUBPART C, Paragraph 15.249 Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz. EQUIPMENT: Robot Controller PROJECT NO.:6L0355RUS1 rev3 Page 3 of 16 Section 1. Summary Of Test Results Manufacturer: Innovation First, Inc. Model No.: Operator Radio Serial No.: None General: All measurements are traceable to national standards. These tests were conducted on a sample of the equipment for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with FCC Part 15.249. All tests were conducted using measurement procedure ANSI C63.4-2003. Radiated Emissions were made on an open area test site. New Submission Production Unit Class II Permissive Change Pre-Production Unit THIS TEST REPORT RELATES ONLY TO THE ITEM(S) TESTED. THE FOLLOWING DEVIATIONS FROM, ADDITIONS TO, OR EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TEST SPECIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. See “ Summary of Test Data”. Nemko USA Inc. authorizes the above named company to reproduce this report provided it is reproduced in its entirety and for use by the company’s employees only. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, are the responsibility of such third parties. Nemko USA Inc. accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on this report. This report applies only to the items tested. Nemko USA, Inc. CFR 47, PART 15, SUBPART C, Paragraph 15.249 Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz. EQUIPMENT: Robot Controller PROJECT NO.:6L0355RUS1 rev3 Page 4 of 16 Summary Of Test Data NAME OF TEST PARA. NO. RESULT Conducted Emissions 15.207 N/A Radiated Emissions 15.249 Complies Footnotes For N/A’s: The EUT is Battery operated Receiver measurements were made from 30MHz to 10GHz worst case was recorded. Nemko USA, Inc. CFR 47, PART 15, SUBPART C, Paragraph 15.249 Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz. EQUIPMENT: Robot Controller PROJECT NO.:6L0355RUS1 rev3 Page 5 of 16 Section 2. General Equipment Specification Frequency Range: 902-928 Operating Frequency(ies) of Sample: 902.1-907.95 User Frequency Adjustment: None Integral Antenna Yes No Nemko USA, Inc. CFR 47, PART 15, SUBPART C, Paragraph 15.249 Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz. EQUIPMENT: Robot Controller PROJECT NO.:6L0355RUS1 rev3 Page 6 of 16 Description of EUT The Robot Controller is a 902-928 MHz Frequency Shift Keyed (FSK) transceiver Modem. System Diagram Operator radio Operator radio controller Robot radio Robot radio controller battery 120Vac Nemko USA, Inc. CFR 47, PART 15, SUBPART C, Paragraph 15.249 Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz. EQUIPMENT: Robot Controller PROJECT NO.:6L0355RUS1 rev3 Page 7 of 16 Section 3. Powerline Conducted Emissions NAME OF TEST: Powerline Conducted Emissions PARA. NO.: 15.207 TESTED BY: DATE: Minimum Standard: §15.207 Conducted limits. (a) Except as shown in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, for an intentional radiator that is designed to be connected to the public utility (AC) power line, the radio frequency voltage that is conducted back onto the AC power line on any frequency or frequencies, within the band 150 kHz to 30 MHz, shall not exceed the limits in the following table, as measured using a 50 mH/50 ohms line impedance stabilization network (LISN). Compliance with the provisions of this paragraph shall be based on the measurement of the radio frequency voltage between each power line and ground at the power terminal. The lower limit applies at the boundary between the frequency ranges. Frequency of Conducted Limit (dBmV) Emission (MHz) Quasi-peak Average 0.15-0.5 66 to 56* 56 to 46* 0.5-5 56 46 5-30 60 50 * Decreases with the logarithm of the frequency. Test Results: N’A Nemko USA, Inc. CFR 47, PART 15, SUBPART C, Paragraph 15.249 Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz. EQUIPMENT: Robot Controller PROJECT NO.:6L0355RUS1 rev3 Page 8 of 16 Section 4. Radiated Emissions NAME OF TEST: Radiated Emissions PARA. NO.: 15.249 TESTED BY: Kevin Rose DATE:10/27/06 Minimum Standard: Para no. 15.249 (a) The field strengths shall not exceed the following: Carrier (MHz) Field Strength (mV/m) Field Strength (dBμV/m) Harmonic (μV/m) Harmonic (dBμV) 902-928 50 94 500 54 2400-2483.5 50 94 500 54 5725-5875 50 94 500 54 24000-24250 250 108 2500 68 (b) Field strength limits are specified at a distance of 3 metres. (c) Emissions radiated outside of the specified frequency bands, except for harmonics, shall be attenuated by at least 50 dB below the level of the fundamental or to the general radiated limits of 15.209 whichever is the less attenuation. (d) ...for frequencies above 1000 MHz, the above field strength limits are based on average limits. However, the peak field strength of any emission sha…

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