User's Guide

Development Kit User Guide – Rev11.0

Initial Hardware Setup

For initial system familiarization, WiBotic highly recommends bench-top testing. This

allows the system to be operated in open air and at various power levels and antenna

positions – demonstrating the unique flexibility of WiBotic’s technology.

Note: WiBotic does not recommend immediate installation of the wireless

power system on robots for testing purposes. Many robots consist of metallic

frames or body parts that can temporarily de-tune wireless power antennas,

resulting in degraded performance. To avoid de-tuning problems and to maximize

system performance, WiBotic offers integration services for customers who are ready to

test the system on their robot. Contact WiBotic for details.

For bench-top testing WiBotic provides an antenna

stand to new customers. Shown at left, the stand

includes mounts for both the transmit and receive

antenna coils as well as a “T” shaped base. Sliding the

antenna brackets on the base allows power transfer to

be tested at different distances (both face-to-face and

side-to-side) and angularities.

First, install the two brackets on the “T” shaped base

with the thumb screws facing outward.

To install the transmit antenna, rotate it until the SMA

antenna connector is facing sideways and slide it into

the pocket on the bracket. The bottom two bosses on

the antenna enclosure should seat firmly into the rounded openings on the bracket.

It is not necessary to screw the antenna in place, but for a more secure mounting you

may substitute the bottom two antenna enclosure screws for longer M5 screws. Thread

them through the antenna enclosure and into M5 nuts placed in the small capturing

pockets on the back side of the bracket.

When finished, the vented back side of the transmit coil

enclosure should be facing outward (on the same side as the

thumb screw) and the embossed WiBotic log should be

facing toward the receiver coil.