AIRTRONICS VG4R User manual

Airtronics Vanguard Radio Control Operating
Instructions
Refer to the diagram showing the radio control transmitter for the location of controls.
Extend the Radio Control Transmitter Antenna 1/4 to 1/2 way. Turn the Radio Control
Transmitter on first and then turn on the main robot ower switch. Turn on the Bear. It is
necessary for the robot to always have an o erating signal when it is on. If there is no signal
you will not have full control of the robot.
Before o erating the robot, attach the neck stra to the radio control neck stra
connecting hook (#10 on the radio control diagram).
Control of the left and right eyelids is via switch #11 and #12 (See the radio control
diagram) found on the u er left hand corner of the Radio Control Transmitter. With the
switch towards the o erator the eyelids will be in the closed osition and away from the
o erator the eyelids will be in the o en osition. The movement of the eyes left and right is
o erated by switch #13. Moving it left moves the eyeballs left and moving the switch right
causes the robot eyes to look right.
The cassette/radio and siren is controlled by the switch on the u er right to of the
radio control (switch #18). Movement of the switch away from the o erator causes the
cassette ta e function to switch on. Movement of the switch towards the o erator causes
the siren to switch on.
The left joystick left and right moves the Bear’s head. Forward and back movement
of the joystick does not control a function.
A charge lug is rovided on the transmitter for recharging its internal 500 mAH NiCd
batteries ( Do not use this charge lug to charge the o tional 1.3AH su er battery ack ).
The charger should be connected with the a ro riate cable connection, and the transmitter
ower switch must be in the off osition before charging the batteries. A charge light on the
charger will come on while charging.
To charge the su er battery, un lug it from the R.C. and connect it directly into the
su er battery charger. Do not charge the small RC battery with the su er battery charger.
The small battery must be charged through the RC.
The transmitter should be charged for 16 hours when fully discharged. Take care not
to overcharge the batteries as this will shorten their life s an. Re eated artial discharging
of the NiCd batteries will cause them to lose some of their ca acity. Therefore, it is
referable to discharge the transmitter until the needle goes into the red region of the battery
level meter before recharging when this is ossible. It is best to avoid discharging the
batteries until they are com letely dead as this will make recharging more difficult.
The o tional 1.3AH su er battery ack may be attached to the back of the radio
control with the Velcro. To connect it to the radio control, o en the battery com artment of
the radio control. Disconnect the internal RC transmitter Battery, and connect the Su er
Battery connector where it was lugged into. Put the battery com artment door back on
allowing the Su er Battery wire to run through the slot.

RADIO CONTROL TRANSMITTER
(AIRTRONICS VANGUARD
13
15
2
18
16
14
7
6
5
4
3
17
8
9
10
11
12
1
Note: Some switches or joysticks are not used on certain models of robots. Refer to the
descri tion of the functions on the next ages.

RC TRANSMITTER CONTROLS
(AIRTRONICS VANGUARD
1. Telesco ic Transmitter Aerial.
2. Transmitter Battery Voltage Meter (Ex and Scale Voltmeter)
3. Right Control Stick- Does not o erate a function
4,5 Do not o erate a function.
6. Left and Right Turns Trim Lever (Unused-disabled). Normal=center.
7. Power Switch - Turns Transmitter on and off.
8. Left/Right Trim Lever for left control stick (Unused-disabled). Normal=Center.
9. Left Control Stick- Left and right movement moves the Bear’s head. Forward and
back movement of the stick does not control a function.
10. Neck Stra Connecting Hook.
11. Switch - Left eyelid movement, o en and close.
12. Switch - Right eyelid movement, o en and close.
13. Switch - Eyes movement, left and right.
14-17 Do not o erate a function
18. Switch (Function u - Center off - Function down-momentary.)
All Robots
U - Cassette Player
Down - Siren (All Robots Exce t School Bus.)
•The switches that are listed 'Does not o erate a function', are used for other ty es of
robots.

THE RADIO CONTROL TRANSMITTER BATTERY
The RC transmitter battery will last about 2-3 hours on a full charge. A charge jack is
rovided on the transmitter for recharging its internal NiCd batteries. This round jack is
located on the back of the radio control. (See the next age) The transmitter ower switch
must be in the off osition when the charger is lugged into the transmitter (RC) and must
remain in the off osition while charging. A light on the RC transmitter battery charger will
be on, when charging the internal RC transmitter battery.
When the RC transmitter battery is discharged, (The battery level needle is in the
red), it should be charged for 14-16 hours.
To avoid a RC battery going dead during a resentation, start the rogram with a
fully charged battery or be aware of how much charge there is left in the battery. On a full
charge the RC transmitter battery will last a roximately 2-3 hours. If you have the o tional
110 Volt RC Power Su ly, there is unlimited o eration time, because this unit is lugged
directly into a 110 Volt AC outlet.
The battery should be discharged before recharging to increase the life of the
battery. Re eated artial discharging and then recharging may build a memory into the
battery. This will cause the battery to only allow artial discharge and therefore less
o erating time. Also avoid allowing the battery go com letely flat by accidentally leaving the
radio control on unattended.
Caution: Do not overcharge the batteries as this could cause ermanent damage to the
transmitter batteries. (Doubling the normal charging time is the ty e of over charging that
is meant here, and the battery getting hot.) When the battery level needle goes in the
red, the robot should be turned off because the robot could act erratic without the
transmitter signal. If you have the o tional Su er RC battery or 110 Volt RC Power
Su ly, you could attach one of these and continue the rogram.
Back Cover Screws
Battery Com artment Door
Charging Jack

THE SUPER RC TRANSMITTER BATTERY
The su er battery is a battery that can be used to back u the R.C. transmitter
battery inside the radio control. The R.C. transmitter battery will rovide a roximately 2-3
hours use and the su er battery lasts a roximately 8 hours.
The su er battery ack may be attached to the radio control externally with the
Velcro stri s included. It should be attached to the back of the radio control. To connect the
su er battery to the radio control, o en the battery com artment door on the back of the
radio control transmitter. Disconnect the internal RC transmitter battery and feed the radio
control ower wire out through the slot in the battery com artment door. Connect this wire
to the su er battery.
The R.C. and su er batteries should be used alternately to avoid a battery being left
idle or stored for more than 2 weeks on less than full charge.
When the battery level needle goes in the red, the robot may jum or move on its
own. To avoid this remember that the R.C. battery will last about 2-3 hours and the su er
battery, 7-8 hours. With this in mind and knowing the length of your resentation, you can
be re ared with fully charged batteries. Avoid accidentally leaving the radio control on
unattended and discharging this battery until it is beyond flat. This will make it difficult to
charge.
110 VOLT RC TRANSMITTER POWER SUPPLY
The RC transmitter ower su ly can be used to ower the RC transmitter from a 110 Volt
wall outlet. To make the connection, remove the battery com artment door and disconnect
the battery wire. Connect the ower su ly connector in its lace and feed the wire through
the slot in the battery door. Connect it to a wall outlet and turn on the transmitter. The
ower level indicator will go u to about the three-fourth level. Be careful not to ull on the
ower su ly wire.
CAUTION: Charge the su er battery and R.C. battery only with their res ective chargers
to avoid damage to the batteries. Charge the R.C. and su er battery only when in a
discharged condition. a discharged condition is when the battery level indicator needle
goes into the red. The battery can then be charged for 14-16 hours. Excessive charging
or re eated half-discharging can damage the battery and shorten its life and ability to hold
a full charge.

Super RC Battery
(Charging and Placement
110 Volt RC Transmitter Power Supply Hook-up
Placement of Super RC Battery Charging Connection for Super Battery
Hook-up for 110 Volt RC Transmitter Power Supply
(Optional Accessory used in place of NiCd Batteries
Su er RC Battery
Su er RC Battery Charger
Su er RC Battery
110 Volt RC Power Su ly
Feed through slot in back battery door