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Important Safety Instructions
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ePort SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•R
ead all safety and operating instructions before
operating iRobot Command Module.
The maximum voltage available on the ePor t is 21V, so
the ePort pins will not shock you if they contact your skin.
However, the ePort can supply over 20 watts of electrical
power. In the event of an electrical fault, this can generate
enough heat to burn you or start a fire in the event of an
electrical fault. Only experienced users should attempt to
design and build their own circuitry.Prebuilt ePort modules
are available from a supplier listed in the Appendix A and
are suitable for users who lack the experience to design
their own circuitry.
•R
etain the safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.
COMMAND MODULE USE RESTRICTIONS
• The Command Module is for indoor use only.
• Do not sit or stand on this device.
•K
eep the switch in the off position, otherwise the Create
robot battery will drain when iRobot Command Module
is on.
• Do not pour or spray water onto iRobot Command Module.
• Always use care when wiring custom circuitry to an ePort.
• Never run your iRobot Create unattended.
• Always fully test your new designs under close supervision.
•A
lways remove the battery from Create or remove the
ePort add-on circuitry from Create before handling it.
• D
o not expose iRobot Command Module to
anything hazardous, or anything that is burning
or smoking.
• Never touch the circuitry with the power turned on.
• iRobot Create has built-in safety sensors to keep it
from falling down stairs and bumping hard into walls.
iRobot is not responsible for any product issues that
may arise if you disable those sensors using the
Command Module.
• T he Vcc and Vpwr supplies are protected by a
self-resetting fuse within Create. If you exceed the
current ratings, power Create off for 30 seconds
to reset the fuse.
•E
nclose your add-on circuitry so it is not inadvertently
shorted during operation.
• Never handle the Command Module with wet hands.
•O
nly experienced users should attempt to design
and build their own circuitry.
iRobot Command Module Owner’s Manual