Powercast Powerspot TX91503 User manual

USER
GUIDE

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Product Description
Package Contents
About the Wireless Charging Grip
Setup and Operation
The PowerSpot app
LED Status Indicator
Specifications
Compliance Statements
Support
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Product Description
The PowerSpot TX91503 RF Wireless Power Transmitter is the first
completely wireless power transmitter specifically designed to
power or recharge all of your favorite small personal electronics
that are fitted with a Powercast Powerharvester receiver. Operating
in the 915 MHz US & CA ISM band, the PowerSpot is the first device
of its kind that eliminates all cables
and charging pads and delivers real,
long-range wireless power to any
PowerSpot-enabled device.
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Overview

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Package Contents
(1) PowerSpot TX91503 RF
Wireless Power Transmitter
(1) 6ft. power supply cable
(1) USB wall adapter
(1) Quickstart guide
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Overview

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Wireless Charging Grip
Recharge using your PowerSpot transmitter!
Simply click your Joy Cons into the
Wireless Charging Grip and set it down
in front of your PowerSpot transmitter
for completely wireless battery
recharging.
learn more at
powercastco.com/grips
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Setup and Operation
1. Place the PowerSpot transmitter at the back of a desk or counter top to create a PowerSpot
recharging zone
2. Plug the DC connector of the power supply cable into the side of the PowerSpot transmitter. Plug
the USB into the included wall adapter and then into a wall outlet
3. The PowerSpot transmitter will remain off until one of the following occurs:
a. A PowerSpot enabled device (such as a Wireless Charging Grip)
enters the PowerSpot recharging zone
b. The button on the top of the transmitter is pressed to recharge a
device with a completely dead battery. Pressing the button on the top
of the device will activate the transmitter for a period of 30 minutes.
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The PowerSpot app is available for both iOS and Android. It is perfect for keeping track of all of your
PowerSpot-enabled devices.
The PowerSpot App
Use your PowerSpot app to
view your PowerSpot-enabled devices
monitor charging status of your devices
update firmware
snooze your PowerSpot transmitter
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LED Status Indicator
OFF OFF
SOLID GREEN TRANSMITTING
SOLID RED IDLE
Device is unplugged
LED Status Description
Device is transmitting normally
Device is powered but not actively transmitting
RED + SHORT
GREEN BLINKS ACTIVE/IDLE A PowerSpot enabled device is requesting charge
but is not within range of the transmitter
RAPID
RED/GREEN
ALTERNATING
STARTUP OR
FAULT
Transmitter has just been powered on, or is in a
fault mode such as overheating
RED + LONG
GREEN BLINKS
IDLE
via Snooze feature
Transmitter is powered but not actively
transmitting due to snooze set by PowerSpot app
NOTE: Metal surfaces can affect the performance of the PowerSpot transmitter. For best performance, be sure to place
your transmitter on a non-conductive surface with no obstructions in front of it.
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Specifications
Item Description
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Power : Spread Spectrum
Firmware Update Comms Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

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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 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.
WARNING!
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment under the following conditions:
1. This equipment should be installed and operated such that a minimum separation distance of
20cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) & user’s/nearby person’s body at all times.
2. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment under the following conditions:
1. This equipment should be installed and operated such that a minimum separation distance of
30cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) & user’s/nearby person’s body at all times.
2. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Powercast products and technology are covered by one or more patents
and other patents pending. View the comprehensive patent list here:
www.powercastco.com/IP
Powercast products are sold under limited warranty. Learn more:
www. powercastco.com/terms-conditions

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Support
Technical support for Powercast products can be initiated through the following methods:
Website contact form:
Telephone:
www.powercastco.com/contact
[phone]
www.powercastco.com