Data Sheet

USER’S MANUAL – ENGLISH
- Version: 17 November 2015 -
updated versions are published at: www.tinkerbots.com
1. Identification
2. Safety; appropriate and responsible use
3. Product description; technical data
4. Placing in operation
5. Cleaning and storage
6. Error indications; signals
7. Removing from operation; disposal
8. Symbols and signs
1) Identification
Tinkerbots® - Patent 8,851,953 B2
Wheeler Set (4251161800015) | Advanced Builder Set (4251161800022)
Sensoric Mega Set (4251161800039)
Kinematics GmbH, Börnicker Chaussee 1–2, 16321 Bernau bei Berlin
email: [e-mail]
Model: TB1501
FCC ID: 2AFV5-TB1501
IC: 20598-TB1501
(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.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exempts de licence standard
RSS (s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Cet
appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter
toute interference, y compris celles pouvant causer un mauvais fonctionnement de
l’appereil.
2) Safety; appropriate and responsible use
a. To ensure safe and correct use, this manual, as well as all accompanying
information (including the packaging) should be read carefully and kept in a safe
place for future use.
b. The following signal words are employed in this manual to highlight potential
risks or dangers:
DANGER This signal word is used to indicate a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING This signal word is used to indicate a potentially
hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION This signal word is used to indicate a potentially
hazardous situation which could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE This signal word is used to indicate the possibility of
harm to the environment and/or damage to property.
DANGER As a fire-prevention measure, protect the power-supply
unit and charge adapter from overheating; never cover. In the event
of deformation, extreme heat development, malfunction or damage
of any kind, immediately remove the power-supply unit and charge
adapter from operation, to avoid any risk of fire or electric shock. Use only
power-supply units of the same type as replacements. The power-supply unit
and charge adapter may only be used by adults or under the supervision of
adults. The power-supply unit is not a toy!
WARNING Tinkerbots contains a lithium-ion battery system
which is permanently built into the Powerbrain and cannot be
replaced. Mechanical damage can lead to internal short circuiting
and battery overheating – danger of fire. In the event of visible
damage to, and/or deformation of the Powerbrain, malfunction or heat
development, the Powerbrain must immediately be removed from operation
and disposed of in an appropriate manner. Avoid all contact with any leaking
fluids.
WARNING This toy is not suitable for children under three years
of age. Small parts. Choking hazard. Children under six years of
age should be continuously supervised while using Tinkerbots.
NOTICE Tinkerbots is a toy for children, and is not intended for
professional use (e.g., as a tool). Tinkerbots is intended solely for use at
room temperature in dry, clean environments. To prevent damage through
short circuiting, avoid all contact with fluids. To ensure problem-free
function and a long life-span, never use Tinkerbots on soiled or sandy
surfaces, and protect it from both dirt and dust.
3) Product description; technical data
a. Content
Type series TB1501
Set composition Wheeler
Set
Advanced
Builder Set
Sensoric
Mega Set
Powerbrain
1 1 1
1IM.1PB.3020 red
Pivot
1 1 2
1OM.1PI.7047 grey
Twister
0 1 1
1OM.1TW.7047 grey
Motor
1 1 2
1OM.1M1.7047 grey
IR Sensor
0 0 2
1SM.1IR.7047 grey
Light Sensor
0 0 2
1SM.1LI.7047 grey
Cube
0 0 1
1PM.1C1.7047 grey
Grabber
0 0 1
1OM.1GR.7047 grey
Single Cubie I
0 6 6
1CM.1C1.1023 yellow
Single Cubie II
0 6 6
1CM.1C2.1023 yellow
Double Cubie I
0 2 2
1CM.1C3.1023 yellow
Double Cubie II
2 2 2
1CM.1X1.1023 yellow
Prism Cubie I
0 8 8
1CM.1P9.1023 yellow
Prism Cubie I
0 2 2
1CM.1P9.5015 blue
Prism Cubie II
0 6 6
1CM.1P6.1023 yellow
Prism Cubie II
0 8 8
1CM.1P6.5015 blue
Brick Adapter (m)
2 2 6
1CM.1LM.7047 grey
Axle Short
4 4 4
1CM.1A1.9005 black
Axle Long
2 2 2
1CM.1A2.9005 black
Wheel
4 4 4
1CM.1WH.7047 grey
Grabber Arm
0 0 3
1OM.1GA.3020 red
USB Cable
1 1 1
ZKT.1UK.9005 black
Power Supply
1 1 1
ZKT.1NT.9005 black
Charging Adapter
1 1 1
LA01 black
b. Powerbrain
Illus. 1: On/Off (1), Record (2), Faster (3), Slower (4), LED Lamp (5) USB Port (6)
As in mobile telephones, the Powerbrain contains a non-replaceable, rechargeable
lithium-ion battery system, including a battery management system, which regulates
cell balancing, under- and over-voltage switch-off, over-temperature switch-off,
short-circuit protection and overload protection.
Designation: micro battery system 2S2P HCC1325
Certification: UN 38.3, IEC 62133, UL2054
Capacity per battery system: 500mAh
Nominal voltage: 7.4V
External dimensions of battery system: ca. 29x28x28mm
To charge the Powerbrain’s battery, the Powerbrain is connected via the supplied
USB cable to the charging adapter and power supply. The Powerbrain’s battery can
only be charged using the charging adapter and power supply, and not by means
of a computer or other devices. The Powerbrain is connected to a computer via the
supplied USB cable only for the purpose of programming and executing updates.
WARNING Damage to the Powerbrain through external
influences can damage the battery – danger of internal short-
circuiting. The eventuality of humidity penetration cannot be
excluded – danger through chemical reaction.
In the event of damage to, and deformation of the Powerbrain, malfunction
or heat development, the Powerbrain must immediately be removed from
operation and disposed of in an appropriate manner. Avoid all contact with
any leaking fluids.
Do not throw or drop the Powerbrain. Avoid damaging or manipulating
the Powerbrain (e.g., through drilling or welding, soldering cables onto it,
placing objects in it, etc.).
Never throw the Powerbrain into an open fire or expose it to temperatures
above 50°C (122°F). Shield from direct sunlight. Do not bring into contact
with fluids. Shield from contact with moisture, e.g. high humidity.
In the event of fire, do not extinguish the Powerbrain with water. Use only
extinguishers of fire classification D (dry powder), or smother flames with
dry sand or woollen or cotton blankets. Never make contact with the burning
Powerbrain with unprotected hands. Employ protective gloves or a shovel
or tongs, and, if possible, place the Powerbrain in the open air as soon as
possible.
The Powerbrain contains a light-emitting diode (LED). Do not view LED
radiation directly with optical instruments – class 1M LED. Viewing the
LED output with certain optical instruments (e.g. magnifying glasses and
microscopes) from within a distance of 100 millimetres may be harmful to
eyes.
The Powerbrain may only be opened by appropriately trained personnel.
NOTICE The Powerbrain may only be connected to devices in Protection
Class II, which display the following symbol:
c. Power supply
EU-Version US-Version
Model: HNP18-090L6 HNP18US-090L6
Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 0,55A MAX 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 0,55A MAX
Output: 9V, 2000mA, 9V, 2000mA
The power supply may only be operated at room temperature.
d. Charging adapter
Illus. 2: Reset switch (7)
In the event of a Powerbrain malfunction (e.g., the Powerbrain cannot be switched
off), connect the Powerbrain via the USB cable to the charging adapter and activate
the reset switch. (A paper clip can, for example, be used for this purpose.) This will
result in a restart of the Powerbrain.
DANGER Protect the power-supply unit and charge adapter from
overheating; never cover them – danger of fire. In the event of visible
damage and/or deformation to the power supply or charging adapter,
or malfunction or heat development, the power-supply unit and charge
adapter must immediately be removed from operation, to avoid the risk of fire or
shocks. Replace only with power-supply units of the same type. The power-
supply unit and charge adapter may only be used by adults or under the
supervision of adults. The charging adapter and power supply must never be
connected to devices other than the Tinkerbots Powerbrain.
NOTICE: Ensure that the plug socket being used is easily accessible.
4) Placing in operation
a. Before beginning
NOTICE Following transport under low temperatures (e.g., following
delivery), or resp., following cool storage, first allow a number of minutes
for the Tinkerbots to attain room temperature, in order to prevent damage
through water condensation.
Charge the battery of the Powerbrain by connecting the power supply to the
charging adapter. Connect the charging adapter via the USB cable to the Powerbrain
(Illus. 3). The Powerbrain’s LED lamp will go yellow and blink while the battery is
being charged. Once charging is complete, it will remain yellow without blinking.
The Powerbrain battery can only be charged using the charging adapter and power
supply, not by means of a computer or other device. The battery’s state of charge
can be ascertained by consulting the Tinkerbots app while the Powerbrain is on.
Recharge the battery following each use, including use for short periods. The battery
has no memory function. Following recharging, remove the Powerbrain from the
power supply.
WARNING Use only the supplied USB cable, charging adapter
and power supply to charge the Powerbrain. Do not use any other
USB cable, charging adapter or power supply. Always charge the
Powerbrain fully!
b. Building and controlling robots
See www.tinkerbots.com for full construction and operating instructions.
WARNING To protect the material from strain, do not attach more
than four motion modules or six modules in total to the same side of
the Powerbrain (Illus. 4). Do not connect more than seven modules to
the Powerbrain at one time. Always switch off the Powerbrain
following use. To prevent overload responses, do not leave the Powerbrain
running unwatched with modules connected.
5) Cleaning and storage
WARNING
Always disconnect the Powerbrain from the power unit before
cleaning.
a. To clean, use only dry, lint-free materials, such as brushes or dry cloths.
NOTICE To avoid functional damage, do not use chemicals, cleaning fluids or
other fluids. Clean only with dry materials, and only externally.
b. Store Tinkerbots at dry and cool locations (15–20°C / 60-70°F, rel. humidity
40–60%, not condensing).
NOTICE Storage for longer periods (> 2 weeks) at temperatures > 35°C (95°F)
must be avoided. Storage at > 40°C (105°F) is not permissible. To avoid damage
to the battery through total discharge, never store Tinkerbots with a fully
empty battery. In the case of storage for longer periods (> 3 months), do not
store Tinkerbots with a fully charged battery, but rather, with approx. 50–70%
capacity remaining. After six months at the latest, check the charge status of
the battery and, if needed, recharge.
6) Error indications; signals
a. Firmware update: a violet blinking LED lamp indicates that the Firmware of the
relevant module must be updated. For this purpose, download the firmware update
application (FUA) at tinkerbots.com and follow the instructions. (Illus. 5)
b. Switch-off in the event of overloading: a motion module’s rapidly blinking red LED
lamp will indicate an overload function. The module automatically will switch itself
off for a few seconds. (Illus. 5)
NOTICE To prevent functional damage to the product, stop the cause of the
overload function (e.g., impeding the motor from running in the appropriate
direction, etc.) and avoid it in future. In the case of repeated overload switch-
off, the relevant modules will cease to perform their motion fully; switch off
for 10 to 15 minutes and allow to cool.
7) Removing from operation; disposal
NOTICE To maximise the prevention of negative effects to health and the
environment, this product must be disposed of in a manner compliant with the
EU Directive on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
This product has been designated as compliant with EU Directive 2012/19/EG on
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Ensure that the device is
disposed of properly. The WEEE symbol on the packaging indicates that this product
may not be disposed of together with normal household waste, but rather, must
be brought to the nearest disposal location for disused electrical and electronic
equipment. Disposal must be compliant with the environmental guidelines in force
for waste disposal. For further information on disposal, re-use and recycling of this
product, please consult relevant local bodies (Environmental Protection Department)
or the private waste management organisation in your town or city.
8) Symbols and Signs
= DC polarity of barrel jack connector on switching power unit
(inside positive/outside negative)
= Direct voltage switching power unit with 9.0V output voltage
and a maximum output current of 2000mA
= Switching power unit with IP40 protection class
(protected against 1mm and larger solid foreign bodies)
= Switching power unit tested in accordance with
EN 61558-2-7 and EN 61558-2-16 safety of transformers
= Switching power unit complies with device protection class II
All Tinkerbots products are developed and produced in compliance with the
regulations of Toy-Safety Directive 2009/48/EG. The full compliance statement is
available from the manufacturer on request.
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Illus. 5
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