Rombit Romware Anchor Drivebox User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Rombit
Table of Contents
Romware Anchor Drivebox
User Manual
ROMWARE DRIVERBOX™
USER MANUAL 1.3-EN
© 2021 Rombit NV
This manual, including all illustrations, is copyright protected.
Any changes to the contents or the publication of extracts of this document is
prohibited.
Rombit reserves the right to alter, correct, and/or improve documentation and
the products described without giving prior notice. The user is responsible to
verify the suitability and intended use of the products for a specific
application, in particular with regard to observing the applicable standards
and regulations. All information made available in this document is supplied
without any accompanying guarantee, whether expressly mentioned, implied or
tacitly assumed.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Before using this product, carefully read this user manual.
Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric
shock, injury, or damage to Romware DriverBox™ or other property. Do not
dispose of this manual. Ensure that this information is retained and
appropriately used by the product user.
DEFINITION OF ALERT SYMBOLS
WARNING
The following alert symbols are used in this document to indicate and
highlight areas of the associated text that require a greater awareness by the
user.
Indicates a hazard with a high risk level. If this hazardous situation is not
avoided, it may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If this is not avoided,
injuries or damage to the product or the environment may occur. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the product.
INTENDED USE
Romware DriverBox™ is an accessory device for Romware™ worker safety and site
security products. It can be used as a component of a site-installed system to
help warn users for unsafe situations, such as vehicle driving behaviour,
keeping a safe distance from people or man-machine collisions.
Romware DriverBox™ is designed for use in industrial environments.
QUALIFICATION OF USERS
- Users must fully understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specified in the Intended Use section of this document. Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with this product.
- Users of Romware DriverBox™ must be familiar with the relevant safety concepts of the industrial environment they are operating in, as well as applicable standards and other regulations. Always obey site-specific signs and instructions.
REPAIR AND MODIFICATIONS
- Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and service Romware DriverBox™.
- Use only original Romware™ parts and accessories for using and maintaining this product. Otherwise, the correct functioning of the product could be impaired. Rombit recommends a Romware™ service contract for all maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried out by Rombit.
CAUTION
Modifications to any component of Romware DriverBox™ are not permitted, as
they can endanger your safety or damage the device. Disassembling Romware
DriverBox™ may cause damage, result in loss of water resistance, and may
cause injury to the user.
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RF EXPOSURE AND INTERFERENCE
Romware DriverBox™ uses radio signals to communicate with other devices. It is
designed, tested, and manufactured to comply with regulations governing radio
frequency emissions. Even so, radio-signal emitting devices can negatively
affect the operation of other electronic equipment, causing them to
malfunction.
Always turn off Romware DriverBox™ when use of radio equipment is prohibited,
such as while traveling in aircraft, or when asked to do so by authorities.
POSSIBLE MEDICAL DEVICE INTERFERENCE
Romware DriverBox™ contains components that emit electromagnetic fields. This
may interfere with medical devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators.
Consult your physician and medical device manufacturer for information
specific to your medical device and whether you need to maintain a safe
distance of separation between your medical device and Romware DriverBox™.
If you suspect Romware DriverBox™ is interfering with your medical device,
stop using the Romware™ system immediately and consult your physician.
ROMWARE DRIVERBOX™ IS NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE
Romware DriverBox™ is not a medical device and should not be used as a
substitute for professional medical judgement. It is not designed or intended
for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure,
mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any condition or disease.
NOT FOR USE IN A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT
Using Romware DriverBox™ in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere,
such as areas where the air contains high levels of flammable chemicals,
vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders), may be
hazardous.
Exposing Romware DriverBox™ to environments having high concentrations of
industrial chemicals may damage or impair Romware DriverBox™ functionality.
VIBRATION AND SHOCK RESISTANCE
Romware DriverBox™ was designed and tested to withstand the harsh environment
of typical industrial sites. When implementing Romware DriverBox™ in extreme
conditions, such as applications subject to high accelerations, extreme
vibration or temperature, additional precautions and integration testing are
required.
HIGH-CONSEQUENCE ACTIVITIES AND SAFETY INTERLOCK
Romware DriverBox™ is not intended for use where the failure of the device
could directly lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage.
Romware DriverBox™ is intended and marketed as Assistive Technology: a system
intended to help warn users of potentially unsafe situations and to raise
awareness of the risks involved. As such, it is NOT intended to be used as a
safety component of a machine setup as meant in article 2(c) of the European
Machine Directive 2006/42/EC.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
ROMWARE DRIVERBOX™
- Romware DriverBox™ is meant to be used as part of a mobile installation on industrial vehicles such as forklifts. It is to be connected to, and powered by a compatible Romware™ device such as the Romware M-Anchor 100™.
- When connected to a compatible Romware™ device, Romware DriverBox™ starts automatically when its host is powered on, and provides visual and auditory feedback to the driver or user. It connects via its integrated UWB receiver to either a dedicated site network infrastructure or other Romware™ devices nearby to provide assistive safety functionality.
COMPATIBLE DEVICES
- Romware DriverBox™ can be connected to auxilliary devices such as Romware M-Anchor 100™ through its CAN connection.
INSTALLING
CAUTION
Romware DriverBox™ is designed for installation by a Romware certified
technician, as part of a total solution. Its correct functioning is highly
dependent on a number of installation parameters, including the appropriate
mounting position of the device itself, connected devices, and auxilliary
antennas.
The following paragraph should be considered as a basic indication of
installation parameters to consider, not a full installation guide.
CAUTION
OBSERVE LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR USING NONMOBILE UWB DEVICES OUTDOORS
Depending on the region of use, regulations can apply that only allow UWB
devices as a mobile or non-permanent installation when using them outdoors.
Before using Romware DriverBox™ as part of a permanent non-removable
installation outdoors, check if local regulations allow.
POSITION ON VEHICLE
Romware DriverBox™ is fitted with a quick-mount baseplate, allow it to be
mounted inside a vehicle through several means:
- Fixed baseplate
- Swivel Mount
- Gooseneck
The optimal position on a vehicle is determined by considering comfortable viewing and device alerts being noticed, without blocking the driver’s view around the vehicle.
- Romware DriverBox™ is to be mounted in a vertical upright position.
- Avoid mounting Romware DriverBox™ in a position where electromagnetic waves do not propagate properly (for example: behind or against a metal chassis, within a metal enclosure, …).
CAUTION
CONSULT ROMBIT FOR BEST MOUNTING POSITION
Rombit can assist you in evaluating the best mounting position of Romware
DriverBox™ on a particular vehicle or location for the intended application.
WIRING
- Power / data cable with CAN connector
CAUTION
CABLE TO BE FITTED BY A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN
Depending on delivery options, Romware DriverBox™ is delivered with or without
the pre-assembled cable as shown above. If this cable is not fitted at
delivery (e.g. for custom installations) , the CAN cable is to be connected
to a terminal block inside the device. This assembly is only intended to be
performed by a Romware certified technician. Failure to install the cable
correctly can lead to malfunction, fire or injury.
Data
- Romware DriverBox™ communicates to the host Romware device through a custom CanBus connection. Connect the Power / data cable to e.g. the CANBus connector of a Romware M-Anchor 100™.
Power
- Romware DriverBox™ is powered by the host Romware device it is connected to. No further power connections are necessary.
STARTING USE
CAUTION
HANDLE WITH CARE
Although Romware DriverBox™ is designed to be used in an industrial
environment, it contains sensitive electronic components and can be damaged if
dropped, burned, punctured, or crushed. Do not use a faulty or incomplete
product, or when it shows damage such as a cracked case, liquid intrusion, or
damaged cabling.
SYSTEM STARTING
► While the system is starting:
Romware DriverBox™ shows an Rombit ‘R’ logo.
SYSTEM ACTIVE
► When in use, various icons and messages can appear on the screen, depending
on the installed standard or bespoke solutions.
► For more information on messages shown, please consult the documentation for
the installed solution.
CARD READER
► When used for the installed solution, the integrated RFID reader of Romware
DriverBox™ can be used for e.g. identification purposes.
► When prompted by the system, hold a RFID badge or token in front of the card
reader icon on the front of Romware DriverBox™ to read it.
CARE INFORMATION
CLEANING THE DEVICE CASING
- Clean the casing of Romware DriverBox™ with a damp cloth or a mild soap solution.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners. Do not immerse the device. Do not clean the device using high-pressure or high-temperature liquids, such as pressure washers or steam cleaners.
TECHNICAL DATA
UWB| Channel 5 (default), Channel 2 (for licensed customers only)
Channel 2 band: 3774 – 4243.2 Mhz, Center freq. 3993.6 Mhz
Channel 5 band: 6240 – 6739.2 Mhz, Center freq. 6489.6 Mhz
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NFC| NFC compliant reader
Sensors| Ambient light sensor
Indicators
Display| 234 pixel colour LED matrix display
Speaker| Multi-tone piezo speaker
Wired connections
CANBus| Proprietary protocol for connecting to compatible host Romware devices
Power supply| 24VDC, 500 mA max. (powered by host device)
Dimensions and weight| 131 mm x 77 mm x 29 mm, 127g
Water and dust resistance| IP67 rated
Ambient conditions
Operation| -20°C to 55°C, 0 % to 98 % relative humidity
Storage| -20°C to 60°C, 0 % to 98 % relative humidity
Altitude| 0 to 2000m (operation and storage)
FCC Regulatory notices
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:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with the FCC RF exposure limits and has been evaluated in
compliance with mobile exposure conditions.
The equipment must be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm of
the human body.
Note:
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 or more 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.
UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys.
Operation onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited.
ISED Regulatory notices
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 ISED license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with ISED RF exposure limits and has been evaluated in
compliance with mobile exposure conditions.
The equipment must be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm of
the human body.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
© 2021 Rombit NV
This manual, including all illustrations, is copyright protected.
Any changes to the contents or the publication of extracts of this document is
prohibited.
Rombit reserves the right to alter, correct, and/or improve documentation and
the products described without giving prior notice. The user is responsible to
verify the suitability and intended use of the products for a specific
application, in particular with regard to observing the applicable standards
and regulations. All information made available in this document is supplied
without any accompanying guarantee, whether expressly mentioned, implied or
tacitly assumed.