Powercast WCG91501 User manual

User Manual
WCG91501 – 915 MHz Wireless Charging Grip
Rev 1 – 2019/11 User’s Manual – WCG91501 Grip Page 1
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Powercast Wireless Charging Grip
(WCG91501) has been designed to charge
its internal battery wirelessly while in range
of a 915MHz RF Transmitter (such as the
PowerSpot® TX91503 RF Wireless Power
Transmitter). The Wireless Charging Grip
uses this stored, wirelessly harvested power
to recharge attached Joy-Con controllers.
The WCG91501 is made out of durable
plastic and designed to comfortably house
Joy-Con controllers for wireless recharging
and for enhanced game play. An optional
USB-C connector can provide DC power to
charge the WCG91501 at a more rapid rate.
The WCG91501 includes a status LED to
provide feedback on battery and charging
status. Once Joy-Con controllers are
properly mounted, the WCG91501 begins
charging the controllers from its internal
battery.
FEATURES
 FCC approved
 Wirelessly rechargeable
 Comfortable feel
 Extends Joy-Con battery life
 Wide charging area
PRODUCT CONTENTS
The following items are included:
Qty
Description
1
Wireless Charging Grip
1
Quick Start instruction card
APPLICATIONS
 Wireless Charging of Joy-Cons
 Gaming Controller
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User Manual
WCG91501 – 915 MHz
Wireless Charging Grip
Rev 1 – 2019/11
COMPONENT FEATURES
Wireless Charging Grip
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Fig. 1: WCG91501 features
on / off switch
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SET-UP AND OPERATION
1. Mount or place the RF transmitter in the desired location with the Powercast logo and
status LED facing the direction of where the WCG91501 will be placed.
2. Turn the WCG91501 upside-down and flip the switch to the on position.
3. Slide the Joy-Con controllers downward into the brackets. The Joy-Cons will lightly click
into place once secured.
4. Place the WCG91501 within 2 ft of the transmitter with the USB-C connector facing the
transmitter, as seen below in Fig. 2.
Fig.2: WCG91501 recharging orientation
5. Charging performance and status is communicated by the LED indicator on the
WCG91501. See the table below for details.
The status LED indicates the following operating conditions:
LED
Status
Description
Off
Not Charging or
Off
WCG91501
is not charging
,
is powered off
via the rear
switch, or the internal battery is extremely discharged
Single blink
Green
Preferred
Charging
WCG91501
is charging
wirelessly
at a high
rate
Single blink
Yellow
Fair
Charging
WCG91501
is charging
wirelessly
at a fair rate
Si
ngle blink
Red
Poor
Charging
WCG91501
is charging
wirelessly
at a low
rate
Blue
Wired Charging
WCG91501
is charging via the USB
-
C port
Double blink Green
Fully Charged
WCG91501
internal battery
is fully charged
Double blink Red
Low Battery
WCG91501
internal battery is low
and recharging is needed
Blue with Double
blink Green
Fully Charged
WCG91501
is fully charged with USB
-
C connected
Blue with Double
blink Red
Low Battery
WCG91501
internal battery is low
and charging via USB
-
C
port
6. Use the WCG91501 to house the Joy-Con controllers during game play.
7. When done playing, return the WCG91501 to the front of the transmitter for recharging.

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Notes:
1. If the WCG91501 LED does not respond when placed in front of the transmitter, verify
that the switch on the back of the device is turned on. If the LED still does not respond
turn the switch off for 5 seconds and then turn it back on. If the LED still does not
respond the battery could be fully depleted. Place the WCG91501 in front of the
PowerSpot TX91503 RF Wireless Power Transmitter and enable the transmitter
manually by pressing the button on top. See the PowerSpot TX91503 instruction manual
for more information.
2. When the WCG91501 will not be used for a long period of time, turn the rear switch off
to avoid discharging or potentially damaging the internal battery.
3. If a firmware upgrade is available for your WCG91501, turn the switch off on the back
and insert a USB-C cable. Turn the switch on and within 2 minutes, utilize the
recommended mobile phone application to connect to the WCG91501 and upload the
firmware upgrade. Once the upgrade is complete, remove the USB-C cable and turn the
switch off and then back on.
4. The WCG91501 will only charge the inserted Joy-Con controllers if the WCG91501
internal battery has adequate charge. The Joy-Con controllers will automatically begin
charging from the WCG91501 once the internal battery has been recharged to the
required level. Note if the internal battery is extremely discharged causing the LED to
not indicate charge status, the PowerSpot TX91503 RF Wireless Power Transmitter can
be manually enabled for charging by pressing the button.
SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Description
Communication
Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE)
Approvals
United States
-
FCC ID: YESWCG
91
501
Canada – IC ID: 8985A-WCG91501
Operating Temperature
0
°C to
40
°C
Environment
Indoor use only
Color
Black
Dimensions
6.2
”
×
4.6
”
×
1.8
”
(
157.5
x
116.8
x
45.7
mm)
SUPPORT
Technical support for Powercast products can be initiated through the following methods:
Website contact form: http://www.powercastco.com/contact/
Telephone: [phone]

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Powercast could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. Use and maintain device only as specified in this manual.
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 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.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 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
undesired operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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WARNING!
FCC and IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This portable equipment with its antenna complies with FCC’s and IC’s RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance follow the
instructions below:
1. This device must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
2. Avoid direct contact to the antenna, or keep contact to a minimum while using this
equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Information furnished by Powercast Corporation (Powercast) is believed to be accurate and
reliable. No license, express or implied, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this
document. No responsibility is assumed by Powercast for its use, nor for any infringements of
patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Powercast assumes no
liability for misuse of this product. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
Powercast. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
POWERCAST PRODUCTS (INCLUDING HARDWARE AND/OR SOFTWARE) ARE NOT DESIGNED OR
INTENDED TO BE FAIL-SAFE, FAULT TOLERANT OR FOR USE IN ANY APPLICATION THAT COULD
LEAD TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY OR SEVERE PROPERTY OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
(INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, “CRITICAL APPLICATIONS”), SUCH AS LIFE-SUPPORT OR
SAFETY DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, CLASS III MEDICAL DEVICES, NUCLEAR FACILITIES, APPLICATIONS
THAT AFFECT CONTROL OF A VEHICLE OR AIRCRAFT, APPLICATIONS RELATED TO THE
DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS, OR ANY OTHER CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. CUSTOMER AGREES, PRIOR
TO USING OR DISTRIBUTING ANY SYSTEMS THAT INCORPORATE POWERCAST PRODUCTS, TO
THOROUGHLY TEST THE SAME FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. CUSTOMER ASSUMES THE SOLE RISK
AND LIABILITY OF ANY USE OF POWERCAST PRODUCTS IN CRITICAL APPLICATIONS, SUBJECT
ONLY TO APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING LIMITATIONS ON PRODUCT
LIABILITY.

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WARRANTY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY applies solely to standard transmitters manufactured by or on behalf
of Powercast. Subject to the limitations herein, Powercast warrants that transmitters, when
delivered by Powercast or its authorized distributor, for one (1) year following the delivery
date, will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially conform to
Powercast publicly available specifications for such products in effect at the time of delivery.
This limited warranty excludes: (i) engineering samples (which are provided “AS-IS” without
warranty); (ii) bare circuit boards (iii) development products (such as boards and cables); (iv)
design defects or errors known as “errata”; (v) transmitters procured through unauthorized
third parties; and (vi) transmitters that have been subject to misuse, mishandling, accident,
alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair or installation. Furthermore, this limited warranty shall
not apply to the use of covered products in an application or environment that is not within
Powercast specifications or in the event of any act, error, neglect or default of Customer. If such
Powercast products fail to conform to the warranty above, the exclusive remedy of Customer
and the sole liability of Powercast shall be, at the option of Powercast, to replace or repair the
affected products, or to refund to Customer the price of the affected products. The availability
of replacement products is subject to product discontinuance policies at Powercast. Customer
may not return products without first obtaining a customer return material authorization
(RMA) number from Powercast. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. POWERCAST DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY
WARRANTY THAT MAY ARISE FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR
USAGE OF TRADE. IF POWERCAST CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER
THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY, ALL SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD (AS DEFINED ABOVE). YOUR SOLE REMEDY WITH
RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE DEVICE AS SPECIFIED IN THE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY.
POWERCAST IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE
TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, AND ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING,
REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH A
SYSTEM CONTAINING POWERCAST TRANSMITTERS. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of
implied warranties or conditions, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This limited product warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal
rights which vary from state to state.