Motion Impossible Agito Core v1.1 User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL

Firmware Version: r4.13 (Manual: 1.3 March 2020)

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DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY

REVISION: DATE: DESCRIPTION:

1.0 July 2019 Initial Document Release –

Firmware Release r3.0

1.1 September 2019 Updated for AGITO Tower –

Firmware Release r3.2

Minor revisions and corrections

1.2 October 2019 Updated for AGITO Trax –

Firmware Release r4.0.4

1.2rev1 October 2019 Updated for AGITO Trax –

Firmware Release r4.0.4

Minor corrections and inclusion of tower maintenance

1.3 March 2020 Updated for AGITO Tower –

Firmware Release r4.13

Update to Trax & Tower Controls, RF Module settings

and inclusion of Troubleshooting guide.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY ...............................................................................................2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................6

Disclaimer..................................................................................................................... 6

Warnings ..................................................................................................................... 6

General Safety .............................................................................................................. 7

Batteries & Charging Safety Advice ................................................................................. 7

Warranty & Servicing..................................................................................................... 7

General Specifications ................................................................................................... 8

RF ................................................................................................................................ 8

CASE CONTENTS, DIMENSIONS & SHIPPING WEIGHTS .................................................9

Core & Master............................................................................................................... 9

Sports Drive-Ends ........................................................................................................... 9

V-Con PRO.................................................................................................................. 10

Tower......................................................................................................................... 10

Trax Drive-Ends............................................................................................................ 10

AGITO CORE OVERVIEW ............................................................................................11

Introduction................................................................................................................. 11

CORE Dimensions........................................................................................................ 11

Battery Slots ................................................................................................................ 11

CORE RF Module Socket............................................................................................... 12

CORE I/O Ports........................................................................................................... 12

Payload Mounting........................................................................................................ 12

DRIVE-ENDS OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................13

Sports Drive-Ends ......................................................................................................... 13

Trax Drive-Ends............................................................................................................ 13

PAYLOAD OVERVIEW..................................................................................................14

V-Con PRO.................................................................................................................. 14

Tower......................................................................................................................... 14

Mitchell Mount ............................................................................................................ 14

V-Con Stacking Risers................................................................................................... 14

Volt Mains PSU............................................................................................................ 14

MASTER CONTROLLER OVERVIEW ...............................................................................15

Operational Controls Layout.......................................................................................... 15

Definitions................................................................................................................... 15

Throttle Input....................................................................................................... 15

Speed Limit......................................................................................................... 15

ACC.................................................................................................................. 15

DEC................................................................................................................... 15

Function Switch ................................................................................................... 16

Steering Input ..................................................................................................... 16

Steer Limit........................................................................................................... 16

Steer Rate........................................................................................................... 16

Mode Switch ...................................................................................................... 16

Menu................................................................................................................. 16

MASTER I/O Connections............................................................................................. 16

Safety Functions........................................................................................................... 16

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MASTER USER INTERFACE: SPORTS MODE....................................................................17

Menu Structure (Firmware r4.13) ................................................................................... 17

Initial Start-up / Calibration Screen ................................................................................ 17

Home Screen – Sports mode ......................................................................................... 17

Drive-Ends Menu ................................................................................................. 19

User Profiles Menu............................................................................................... 20

System Menu ...................................................................................................... 20

Moves Menu (Disabled in v4.13) .......................................................................... 20

MASTER USER INTERFACE: TRAX MODE........................................................................21

Menu Structure (Firmware r4.13) ................................................................................... 21

Initial Start-up / Calibration Screen ................................................................................ 21

Home Screen – Trax mode............................................................................................ 22

Drive-Ends Menu ................................................................................................. 22

User Profiles Menu............................................................................................... 23

System Menu ...................................................................................................... 23

Moves Menu (Disabled in v4.13) .......................................................................... 23

SETTING UP AGITO.....................................................................................................24

Inserting the RF Modules ............................................................................................... 24

Inserting Drive-Ends...................................................................................................... 25

Attaching Wheels to Sports Drive-Ends ........................................................................... 25

Setting Wheel tracking – Sports drive-ends...................................................................... 26

Attaching Payload: V-Con PRO...................................................................................... 26

Attaching Payload: Stacking Risers................................................................................. 26

PEDAL CONTROL: Connecting pedals to Master Controller............................................... 27

TRAX: Aligning Trax wheels to Track .............................................................................. 27

TRAX: Attaching MAG-Stop to Trax Drive-End.................................................................. 27

TRAX: Attaching Guide Wheels to Trax Drive-End ............................................................ 27

TOWER: Inserting & removing Tower Gas-Strut................................................................ 28

TOWER: Attaching Tower to AGITO .............................................................................. 28

TOWER: Attaching Camera Gimbal to Tower.................................................................. 29

TOWER: Using the Power & Ethernet Pass-through ........................................................... 29

Attaching Payload: Mitchell Mount................................................................................. 29

Attaching Cheese-plate................................................................................................. 29

Adjusting / Tuning V-Con PRO ...................................................................................... 30

Adjusting Suspension – Sports drive-ends........................................................................ 30

Adjusting the Kick-up – Sports drive-ends ........................................................................ 31

Inserting and Removing Batteries from the CORE ............................................................. 31

10.

SPORTS MODE: CONFIGUATION ................................................................................32

Turning on AGITO ....................................................................................................... 32

Configuring AGITO setup ............................................................................................. 32

Driving AGITO ............................................................................................................ 32

Motor Mode ....................................................................................................... 32

Throttle Mode ..................................................................................................... 33

Braking and Emergency Stop Function ................................................................... 34

Steering Modes................................................................................................... 34

Moves Mode (Feature Disabled)............................................................................ 34

Tower in Sports Mode .................................................................................................. 34

11.

SPORTS MODE: OPERATION........................................................................................36

Drive Dynamics ........................................................................................................... 36

First Use ............................................................................................................. 36

Start Up Calibration............................................................................................. 36

Checking Tracking / Wheel Alignment .................................................................. 36

Kick-Up .............................................................................................................. 37

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12.

TRAX MODE: CONFIGURATION...................................................................................38

Turning on AGITO Trax ................................................................................................ 38

Configuring Trax.......................................................................................................... 38

Track Calibration ................................................................................................ 38

Trax Stopping Distances ............................................................................................... 40

Tower Range Limits ...................................................................................................... 40

13.

TRAX MODE: OPERATION ...........................................................................................41

Drive Dynamics ........................................................................................................... 41

Settings & Options ....................................................................................................... 41

First Use ............................................................................................................. 41

14.

RF MODULE SETTINGS.................................................................................................42

Changing Settings........................................................................................................ 42

FEC (Forward Error Correction)...................................................................................... 42

15.

E-STOP .......................................................................................................................43

E-Stop: Master Controller Function Switch ....................................................................... 43

E-Stop: External Button via Hub...................................................................................... 43

E-Stop: External Input via 3rd Party Device ....................................................................... 43

16.

FIRMWARE UPDATES...................................................................................................44

17.

MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................45

Serviceable Parts ......................................................................................................... 45

Sports-Ends Shocks .............................................................................................. 45

Tower Gas-Struts ................................................................................................. 46

Sports Drive-ends Steering Linkage ........................................................................ 46

18.

SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSIONS, CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS.............................................47

Payload & Operational Specifications: Sports ................................................................. 47

Payload & Operational Specifications: Trax .................................................................... 48

Example Dimension Diagrams ....................................................................................... 49

Sports Drive-end, with Dolly / Multi-terrain Wheel ................................................... 49

Sports Drive-end, with Monster Wheel ................................................................... 49

Trax Drive-end .................................................................................................... 49

Connector Pin-Outs ...................................................................................................... 51

CORE Interface I/O Connectors ............................................................................ 51

MASTER Controller Interface I/O Connectors.......................................................... 52

RF Module Pass-through Box ................................................................................. 52

AGITO Tower Connections................................................................................... 53

19.

TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT .................................................................................54

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 54

Further Support............................................................................................................ 55

Distributor Service Centres.................................................................................... 55

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1. INTRODUCTION

This document provides information to assist with the setup, installation and safe operation of

MOTION IMPOSSIBLE’S AGITO Modular Dolly System.

IMPORTANT:

Please read this disclaimer and warning carefully and review the

AGITO Owner’s Manual prior to use.

If you have any questions, please contact

support@motion-impossible.com

before operating.

Always ensure that you have the current version of

this Owner’s Manual, downloadable from

www.motion-impossible.com/downloads

DISCLAIMER

Motion Impossible Ltd reserves the right to revise this Owner’s Manual and make changes from time to

time without obligation to notify any persons of such revisions or changes. In no event shall Motion

Impossible Ltd, its employees or authorized agents be liable for any damages or losses, direct or

indirect, arising from the use of any technical or operational information contained in this document.

Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this Manual. Nevertheless, Motion Impossible

Limited assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions or any damages resulting from the use of the

information contained herein.

WARNINGS

Throughout this manual important safety notices are highlighted, as follows:

This is a General Warning. Not

following these can cause damage

to the product.

This is a Health & Safety Warning.

Not following these can cause

harm to you or others.

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GENERAL SAFETY

AGITO is only to be used by operators with extensive prior knowledge of remote-controlled systems,

they must have undergone special training approved by Motion Impossible.

• It is your responsibility to learn how to safely operate AGITO.

• It is your responsibility to perform a full system check of AGITO prior to every use.

• Always maintain awareness of your surroundings when operating AGITO.

• AGITO is a tuned system with custom components. Modification, removal, or substitution of

AGITO components will void the warranty and any form of regulatory conformality.

• ALWAYS use factory specified replacement parts and accessories, if in doubt contact support.

• Do not disable any safety features on the system.

• Whilst the AGITO is designed to operate in various environments, the system is NOT weather

Ingress Protection (IP) rated. Operating AGITO, its component parts and accessories in damp

or wet environmental conditions is entirely at the operator’s risk.

By using AGITO, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to this disclaimer. You

agree that you are solely responsible for your conduct while using AGITO and for any direct or indirect

consequences that may result from its use.

BATTERIES & CHARGING SAFETY ADVICE

You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging or using your AGITO

Battery Pack. Improper use may result in damage to the batteries, severe personal injury, and even fire.

• Do not leave AGITO Battery Packs and charger unattended when in use.

• If a battery pack becomes or appears damaged STOP using it immediately.

• Never disassemble, modify, puncture, shock, crash, short circuit, and/or expose Battery Packs

to a flame. Leakage, smoke emission, ignition, explosion or fire can occur, which may result in

personal injury or property damage.

• Never allow an electrical short between the battery’s positive and negative terminals.

By purchasing an AGITO Battery Pack, the buyer agrees to bear all responsibilities of the risks and not

hold Motion Impossible Ltd, its owners and employees, its distributors, and/or its retailers responsible

for any accidents, injury to persons, and property damage. If you do not agree to these conditions,

please return the AGITO Battery Pack to the place of purchase in a new and unused condition.

WARRANTY & SERVICING

AGITO comes with a return-to-base 12-month Warranty from the original date of shipment.

Please note that opening any compartment or casing of the AGITO Core, Master, RF Modules, Drive-

End, Tower, or any other component or official accessory is not permitted.

All Servicing, beyond the basic maintenance outlined in this manual must be undertaken by an officially

authorised technician at a Motion Impossible certified service centre.

There are NO user repairable parts, beyond those outlined in this manual. Attempting to undertake any

repair, modification or attaching any non-authorised mechanical, electrical or electronic component to

the system will void your warranty and may remove conformity.

AGITO is a battery powered device, operating at 48vdc.

DO NOT OPEN ANY WARRANTY SEALED COMPARTMENTS

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model

AGITO Core v1.1

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion, 48v, 99Wh

Run-time

30-90mins depending upon operational settings

Charging Time

45mins approx.

Data Type / Baud Rate

RS-232 / 115200

AGITO uses RF modules that can be user configured. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the

correct settings are used for the territory that the RF system is being used in. By using AGITO, you

acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to this disclaimer. You agree that you are

solely responsible for your conduct while using AGITO and for any direct or indirect consequences that

may result from its use.

Motion Impossible supply the system by default with the following settings:

Frequency

2.4GHz

869MHz

900MHz

Power

100mW

Region

Global

North America

For users in different territories, please consult your local regulatory agency.

When using a third-party RF solution, such as Silvus TriCaster or DTC NetNode/Solo, it is the owner’s

responsibility to ensure the settings used are legal for the territory of operation and that full control of

the AGITO is maintained at all times.

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure the RF settings used

are legal for the territory of operation

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2. CASE CONTENTS, DIMENSIONS &

SHIPPING WEIGHTS

CORE & MASTER

ID:

Dimensions (HxWxD):

Shipped Weight:

CORE & MASTER Case

550 x 820 x 430mm

32Kg

No.

Part Name

AGITO CORE

RF Antenna

No.

Part Name

2x AGITO Chargers

4x AGITO 99Wh Batteries

MASTER Controller

AGITO Toolkit

8x Drive End Bolts

4x Accessory Rail Bolts

RF Antenna

AGITO Update Cable

SPORTS DRIVE-ENDS

ID:

Dimensions (HxWxD):

Shipped Weight:

Sports Drive-End Case

550 x 820 x 430mm

32Kg

No.

Part Name

2x AGITO Sports Ends

4x Wheel Nuts

Wheel Nut Spanner

4x Sports Lock-out Bars

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V-CON PRO

ID:

Dimensions (HxWxD):

Shipped Weight:

V-Con PRO Case

310 x 820 x 430mm

25Kg (max)

TOWER

ID:

Dimensions (HxWxD):

Shipped Weight:

Tower Case

550 x 820 x 430mm

32Kg (max)

* exact contents subject to ordered specification

TRAX DRIVE-ENDS

ID:

Dimensions (HxWxD):

Shipped Weight:

Trax Drive-Ends Cases (x2)

310 x 820 x 430mm

32Kg

* exact contents subject to ordered specification

No.

Part Name

V-CON PRO Isolator

V-CON Adaptor Plate

8x ISO Dampeners

Space for Wheels

No.

Part Name

AGITO Tower with Base Plate

Base Plate Stand-offs

AGITO Hub / Splitter Cable*

Pass-Through Cable Set

2/4 Peddles*

3 Gas-struts (lower level)

Mitchell Plate*

No.

Part Name

1x AGITO Trax Drive-End

Mag-Sense / E-Stop*

Cable Guard

2x Jockey Wheels / Magnets*

AGITO Hub / Cable Set*

Mitchell Mount*

Pedals

The V-CON PRO must be fully

lowered using the payload adjuster

knob before placing into the case.

Tower must be fully lowered prior to

packing. Remove Gas-Strut to avoid

damage to system.

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