User's Manual

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.