FORT Robotics WES-001-F Rugged Handheld Emergency Stop with SafetySense Wireless User Manual

Wireless Emergency Stop
Hardware Manual

Rugged Handheld Emergency Stop
with Safety Sense® Wireless

WES-001-F Rugged Handheld Emergency Stop with Safety Sense Wireless

FORT’s Wireless Emergency Stop (WES) is a handheld remote emergency stop designed from the ground up to enable the safe operation of remote and automated   systems. It provides a rugged, ergonomic, and easy to understand system with a flexible receiver that both implement FORT’s proprietary Safety Sense® technology
to ensure consistent and reliable control.

Applications

• Emergency stop of remote, tele-operated, semi- or fully autonomous robotic systems where safety and usability are critical.
• Control of fixed or mobile industrial systems requiring and reliable wireless emergency stop capabilities.

Key Features (Wireless Emergency Stop – WES)

• Safety Sense® Secure wireless communications with range of 1000+ ft
  o Frequency bands include 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz (other bands available)

• 1000+ unique system addresses

• 12 hour Lithium-Ion battery life for continuous use

• Flexible USB charging interface

• RP-SMA antenna connector (antenna included)

• IP65 rated enclosure

• Designed to meet MIL-STD-810 for ruggedness

•  -20°C to 60°C operation

• Belt clip and lanyard options available

Safety Sense® Technology

Safety Sense® Technology consists of major system-level technologies that work together to provide the integrator the ability to design systems with consistent and reliable remote operations.
While the system is constantly monitoring its health, the remote also provides the operator with the ability to intervene. The Wireless Emergency Stop maintains constant, two-way communications with its paired receiver to guarantee that the emergency stop function is active if the button is pressed or communications are ever
lost. This is critical for the safety of people and property in dangerous environments and sets Safety Sense® enabled devices apart from their peers.

Specifications (Wireless Emergency Stop – WES)

The Wireless Emergency Stop (WES) is a highly ruggedized wireless remote emergency stop device. It implements FORT’s SafetySense® system to provide reliable control of dangerous systems

4.1. Specifications

Table 1 – Wireless Emergency Stop Specifications

Notes:
1 – Transmit power limited by local regulatory requirements. Maximum for use in EU is 100 mW. Please enquire for details.

4.2. Control Layout
The WES have a very simple control layout. The top the WES is dominated by a twist to unlock emergency stop button.

WIRELESS E-STOP

Red Emergency Stop LED Behavior| Description| Emergency Stop State
---|---|---
Solid Red| Emergency Stop button pressed Searching for network| Stopped
Red Blink Once Every
Second| Connected with low signal strength| Operating
Red Blink Once Every
Three Seconds| Connected with high signal strength| Operating
Fast Red Blink| Error connecting to system or in bootloader mode (if turned on with USB connected to a computer)| Stopped
Off| Powered off| Stopped

Table 2 – Emergency Stop LED Behavior

The bottom of the WES contains the mini-USB plug for charging and configuration, an RP-SMA antenna connector, and the power button.

USB Unplugged: Battery below 20% charge
Fast Green Blink| USB Unplugged: Battery below 10% charge
or in bootloader mode (if turned on with estop button in)
Off| Red Estop LED Off: WES off
Red Estop LED On Solid or Blinking: WES searching for network

4.3. Bootloader Mode
The WES supports firmware upgrades in the field. In order to support this feature, the WES can be placed into bootloader mode. In this mode the wireless link is not active, so it will not  connect to the receiver (VSC). This mode is entered whenever the WES is powered on with the Emergency Stop button depressed.
Contact FORT for more details and requirements for firmware upgrades.

4.4. Mechanical

Installation

5.1. WES Wireless Integration
The WES is designed to be paired with any of FORT’s Vehicle Safety Controllers (VSC). The VSC receiver provides dual enable outputs that are designed to be used to control any system that needs to be stopped remotely. It also has USB, serial, or CAN interfaces that can be used to integrate the system with other intelligent control systems to get status or configure the emergency  stop system. An example of this type of integration is shown below.

Detailed information on integration interfaces can be found in the system user manual and receiver data sheet.

Ordering Information

(F) = Radio Selection 901 : 900MHz FHSS 2401 : 2.4GHz FHSS Inquire about other frequency bands and power settings Other colors available. Contact for details
Accessories:|
275-0002| Antenna: 900 MHz, RP-SMA male
275-003| Antenna: 2.4 GHz, RP-SMA male
100-0029| USB Cable: type A to mini-B, 3ft
270-0004| USB Power: type A connector, lOW
100-0111| WES Belt Clip: kit for self assembly
Accessory Kits:**|
100-0111| Starter Kit: charger, installed belt clip, 900 MHz antenna
100-0141| Starter Kit: charger, installed belt clip, 2.4GHz antenna

Limited Warranty

The End-User Agreement can be viewed here at https://fortrobotics.com/end- user-agreement/
The OEM Supply and License Agreement can be viewed here at https://fortrobotics.com/oem-agreement/

Revision History

FORT Robotics
170 S Independence Mall W
Suite 275W
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(+1) 267-515-5880
fortrobotics.com

FORT Wireless E-Stop Addendum
April, 2023

FCC
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
RF Exposure Information
This portable device complies with FCC RF exposure limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure. To ensure compliance, only use authorized accessories and antenna types listed in  this manual with this product. Use of accessories/antenna types other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for RF exposure.
ISED
This radio transmitter [IC: 29381-1000350] has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum  permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Antenna type(s) which can be used with the transmitter

Manufacturer| Antenna Type| Model| Gain
(dBi)| Impedance
(n)
---|---|---|---|---
Linx Technologies Inc| 1/4 Wave Whip, Straight Antenna| ANT-868-CW-QW| 2.| 50

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the  following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

RF Exposure Requirements
This portable device complies with ISED RF exposure limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure. To ensure compliance, only use authorized accessories and antenna types listed in  this manual with this product. Use of accessories/antenna types other than those specified may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the ISED requirements for RF exposure.

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References

• Safety & security for smart machines & autonomous systems | FORT
• End-User Agreement - FORT Robotics
• OEM Agreement - FORT Robotics

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