Ninebot Personal Transportation Robot, PTR User Manual

Ninebot® PTR User Manual

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Trademark and Legal Statement

Ninebot® and the “9” shape icon are the registered trademark of Ninebot (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (Ninebot Inc.); ARM® , that of ARM company; iPhone, iOS, that of Apple Inc. Android, that of Google Inc. . The owners shall reserve all the rights of their trademarks referred to in this manual, and Ninebot Inc. shall reserve all the rights of Ninebot® and the “9” shape icon.

Ninebot Inc. is the owner of various patents relating to Ninebot personal transportation robot, and some other patents pending. This manual is prepared by Ninebot Inc. who shall reserve all its copyrights. No institute or individual shall copy or disseminate this manual as a whole or in part, or take use of the aforesaid patents without the consent of Ninebot Inc. in writing.

We have tried as much as possible to include the description and instruction for all the functions of Ninebot at the time of printing, but there may still be discrepancies with the Ninebot that you have bought because of improvement and change in design of functions. Please visit www.ninebot.com and enter “support&service” channel to download and check the latest electronic user manual for Ninebot.

Please note that there are various Ninebot models with different functions, and some of the functions mentioned herein may not be achieved by your Ninebot. For example, remote control is not available for Ninebot Comfort Model.

Ninebot Inc. shall reserve the right to explain any deviation of the actual products from those described in the manual in terms of color and appearance.

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Revision No.: V1.0.3

Update time: October 12, 2013

About the Manual

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About the Manual

Thank you for choosing Ninebot® Personal Transportation Robot. This manual relates to the instructions for Ninebot® N1U series which may help you to:

 Learn the basic operation steps, riding methods, and methods for remote control of Ninebot® .  Get familiar with the safe riding methods and the riding techniques that must be followed so as to gain safe and pleasant

riding experiences.

 Understand the structures and operation modes of Ninebot® as well as methods for its regular maintenance.  Enjoy the Ninebot to the fullest in a safe manner.

For more information, please read other files as indicated in Chapter VIII “Inside Ninebot” of this manual.

 Make sure you read and understand the following marks and their meanings.

Danger! It may cause

serious property loss

or casualties

Warning! Improper

operation may incur

abnormal work and failure

Q&As

Hinders

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Contents

Trademark and Legal Statement .................................................................................................................................................................................. I

About the Manual ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... II

Contents......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... A

1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 What is a Ninebot® Robot .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Models for NinebotN1U series ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2

1.3 NinebotN1U Diagram ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Assembly of Ninebot......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Check of articles in the package ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Serial number/Warranty sheet ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Assembly of new Ninebot ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

2.3.1 Preparation................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

2.3.2 Mounting of operation bar ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.3.3 Install the battery pack ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9

3. Guide for Safe Riding ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

3.1 Instructions: must be followed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

3.2 Instructions: prohibited .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

3.3 Riding manners ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.4 Active safety protection ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

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3.5 Intelligent safety warning/automatic protection ......................................................................................................................................... 16

4. Take the First Ride .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

4.1 Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.2 Power-on the Ninebot .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.3 Considerations before getting on ................................................................................................................................................................. 20

4.4 Getting on and keeping balance ................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.5 Riding forward/backward ............................................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.6 Brake ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.7 Making a turn .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

4.8 Getting off........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

4.9 Limit max speed .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

4.10 Power assistant.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

4.11 Locking Ninebot ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

4.12 Introduction to all the modes ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.13 Introduction to remote key and dashboard ............................................................................................................................................... 29

4.13.1 Basic Functions of the remote key ..................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.13.2 Extended functions of the remote key ............................................................................................................................................... 34

4.13.2 Functions on the dashboard ............................................................................................................................................................... 36

5. Other Functions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

5.1 Your car companion ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

5.2 The park stand ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39

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5.3 Control of Ninebot with remote key ............................................................................................................................................................. 39

5.4 Onboard USB charging port .......................................................................................................................................................................... 40

5.5 Change of operation bar with different height ............................................................................................................................................ 41

5.5 Replacement of tire ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 41

5.6 Recalibration of Ninebot sensor .................................................................................................................................................................... 42

6. Daily Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

6.1 Cleaning and storage ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

6.2 Maintenance and transportation of battery pack ........................................................................................................................................ 44

6.3 Screw tips ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

6.4 Check loose screws ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

6.5 Check the tire pressure ................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

6.6 Handling and storage in car trunk ................................................................................................................................................................ 46

6.7 Regular maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

7. Inside Ninebot ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Annex I Specifications................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52

Annex II FAQs .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55

Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

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1. Introduction

1.1 What is a Ninebot® Robot

Ninebot® Personal Transportation Robot is a new form of electrical balancing vehicle with some intelligence and robot function. The rider can stand on the robot to operate it by moving his/her body, or control it by mobile devices like smartphone. Ninebot boasts the following features:

1. Being eudipleural, the wheels turn with zero radius, making the robot

moving more flexibly.

2. During riding, the rider controls the robot with his/her body posture

instead of an accelerator or a brake, thus making it comfortable in

riding and sensitive in reaction. Thanks to the in-built precision posture sensor, the on-board high-speed CPU will figure out whether the robot is in balance in the forward and backward direction at the rate of 200 times per second. If not, the CPU will trigger the quick running of the motors at both sides so as to achieve balance. The robot can balance itself automatically, so that if the rider stands on it and leans forward, the wheels will move forward; and the wheels will move backward if the rider takes reverse actions. The rider can also make right turn and left turn just by rotating the steering bar in the corresponding direction. The balance of Ninebot® is dependent on the effective work of its high-speed CPU, precision gyroscope and motor. If any of them is in malfunction, the robot will lose balance. Therefore, a Hot Backup Redundant Control System is specifically provided in Ninebot® , that is, every critical circuit system in the robot is provided with a backup. If any critical module stops working, it will be replaced by its backup, thus maximizing the safety during riding. Ninebot has a projected area similar to that of a man with high maneuverability, so it has access to most of the places where walking is possible, including paths, sidewalks, corridors, rooms and lift/elevators. This makes it a good communication medium falling in between driving a vehicle and walking. In terms of the riding method and the places Ninebot can reach, riding Ninebot is more like walking than driving a vehicle. Ninebot is the best choice for you to go somewhere that is either too far for walking or too near for driving a vehicle.

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1.2 Models for NinebotN1U series

Model

Features

Applicable fields

Model C (Comfort)

High cost-performance; max. speed of 18km/h; light configuration; but without remote control function.

Cost performance sensitive user.

Model E (Elite)

Developed on the basis of Model C:

 Motor of higher power, max. speed of 20km/h;  Supporting remote Bluetooth control;  Supporting remote control with remote key  accessories: 1 park stand, 1 acc. rack, 1 backup key;  Operation bar atmosphere light

Balanced performance, affordable

price and practical configuration.

Model T (Turbo)

Developed on the basis of Model E:  Dual winding motor/“turbo charger” mode, max. speed

of 22km/h and max. load of 120kg;

 Hi-capacity battery, improving mileage by 1/3;  Standard quick charger, fully charged by about 2 hours;  1x fender atmosphere light & 1x color kit;  Backups: 1 park stand; 1 acc. rack, and 1 storage case.

Highest power, mileage, and safety;

applicable for big user or passionate

user.

Other upgraded accessories and color kits optional. Please visit www.ninebot.com

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1.3 NinebotN1U Diagram

Ergonic Handgrip

Bumper &

Atmosphere light

Steering Bar

Steering

base

Fender

85/50 Tire

Dashboard

Safety label

Steering bar

fastener

Charger / Data

port

LED indicator

Foot mat

Automatical

stop lamp

Battery pack

Handle bar ASSY.

screws

Gearbox

Rim

USB power port

Handle bar ASSY.

Atmosphere light &

Acc. Socket

Steering

shaft cap

Intake Grille

Rim Blade

Rim Cap

Fender

Atmosphere

light

Park stand

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2. Assembly of Ninebot

2.1 Check of articles in the package

After unpacking, take out the handlebar assembly, the packing materials for the handle bar, and the mainframe in order.

User manual

Operation bar

storage

DVD-ROM

Package foam

Handle bar ASSY.

Battery charger

Park stand (if exist)

Remote key

Mainframe

Battery pack

Foam base

Take out the mainframe in upward direction, or if necessary, bring it out with the help of another man

by grasping its front and rear ends instead of directly lifting the fender to avoid finger clipping.

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When take out the mainframe, please check whether the articles included in the package are as follows, and contact your reseller immediately in case of absence of any.

Model C (Comfort)

Model E (Elite)

Model E (Turbo)

Mainframe (including tires, bolts for rapid disassembly of operation bar)

1 x

1 x Battery pack

1x; 450Wh

1x; 670Wh

Battery charger

1x; 130W

1; 300W

Steering bar (including blue tag)

Standard operation bar

Remote key

Screw and tools

3 pack of screws & 2 hex screw driver

4 pack of screws & 2 hex screw wrench

User manual , DVD-ROM, warranty sheet

Park stand

Optional

Included (assembled)

Accessory rack

Optional

Storage case

Optional

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Model C (Comfort)

Model E (Elite)

Model E (Turbo)

Color kit

Optional

Atmosphere light

Optional

Included

2.2 Serial number/Warranty sheet

The warranty sheet bears the detailed warranty items, the contact information for gaining access to maintenance and accessory service, the effective date of warranty signed by your reseller, and the contact information and stamp of your reseller. In addition, a unique serial number label is pasted on the 1st page of your warranty sheet. The serial number is a combination of 14 letters and numbers which you can find:

 On the 1st page of warranty sheet.  In the part to hold the battery at the bottom of the mainframe.  At the exterior side of the package.

Serial number label and the meaning of the code

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The serial number, which is unique to every Ninebot, and the warranty sheet shall be the only identification for

gaining free warranty and after-sale service. Please check whether the serial numbers at the above-mentioned

places are the same, and if there is any absence or inconsistency, please contact your reseller to confirm

whether the product is a qualified one.

Please visit www.ninebot.com, and click “Online Service” at the right side of the screen for online service.

2.3 Assembly of new Ninebot

You can assemble your new Ninebot by the following steps after confirming that all the parts are complete and in good condition.

Remember to switch off the power of Ninebot and unplug the charging cable before handling and

mounting of any accessory or cleaning of the mainframe.

2.3.1 Preparation

Before the assembly of a new Ninebot, you should first find the hexagon wrench supplied with the product in the package. It should be well reserved for maintenance and transportation in the future. This wrench is made in compliance with the metric standard, so that you may get one either in your toolbox or from a tool store. It is suggested that you wear a pair of gloves during assembly so as not to pollute or injure your hands.

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2.3.2 Mounting of operation bar

Take out the “M4*8 hexagon flat cap head screw” and use 2.5# (smaller one) hexagonal wrench to screw it up.

Mounting the handlebar to the operation bar

Insert the operation bar, and use 2.5# hexagonal

wrench to screw it up

Insert the operation bar into the mainframe

Compact the operation bar and fasten the knob in the clockwise

direction

Please follow 6.3 “Screw tips” during mounting of screws, and if you’re not able to do it, please seek for

help from your reseller.

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When you mount or dismount the operation bar, first loosen the quick release knob, make sure that the

operation bar is inserted vertically into the steering base and then screw it up. Please make sure that

operation bar is properly mounted as shown in the following figure so as to avoid any danger caused by

improper mounting.

Properly mounted operation bar Improperly mounted operation bar

2.3.3 Install the battery pack

Take out the “M5*16 hexagon socket cap head screw”(longer ones) and use 4#(bigger one) hexagonal wrench to screw it in the middle hole of the battery. Take out the “M5*12 hexagon socket cap head screw” (shorter ones) to screw it in the two side holes of the battery.

Then fasten all the screws in order.

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Lay the mainframe flatwise with the battery assembled therein, and fasten up the screws

Protect the steering bar and mainframe from scratches with soft cloth and polyfoam when laying the

mainframe flatwise. After installing the battery pack, make sure that it is properly mounted with screws

and all screws fastened. Then check whether your Ninebot can be switched on/off(you will hear a

sequence of sound) and whether the dashboard on the upper side of the operation bar can be lighted up.

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3. Guide for Safe Riding

THIS CHAPTER IS VERY IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE

INSTRUCTIONS. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROPERTY LOSS, CASUALTIES, ACCIDENTS,

LEGAL DISPUTES CAUSED BY VIOLATION OF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON CHAPTER.

Apart from an entertainment robot, Ninebot is also a transportation vehicle which may have the risks similar to those of all other commuting tools. However, if you follow the information in Chapter 3” Guide for Safe Riding” in this manual, it may maximize the safety of you yourself and others. By so doing, it will not cause heavy injury to you even if unrecoverable faults happen to Ninebot or something unexpected happens to your body. There is one thing you should remember. During riding, you should be cautious and keep a reasonable and safe distance with other people and transportation means. This is because although you ride your Ninebot on the road or in a public occasion in compliance with the Guide for Safe Riding, you may be subject to the risks resulted from improper driving or operation by other people or of other transportation means. It is just as you may be injured by other transportation means when you are walking or riding a bike.

3.1 Instructions: must be followed

 Understand and comply with local traffic rules.  Wear helmet before riding for critical protection.  Check the battery stamina with the remote key before each riding. If there is less than 40% of power remained, do not use it

for a long journey. Or it may stop working in the half way.

 Check your Ninebot to make sure that there are no loose, dropped or damaged parts, and there are no abnormal sounds or

continuous warning during riding.

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 Before riding, make sure that you are in good condition and sober without taking in any wine, sedative agent or stimulant at

least 6 hours before.

3.2 Instructions: prohibited

 Do not use it in any place that is not allowed access by the laws of the relevant country/ region or by the related management

units.

 Remember to keep your body at least 5 cm distances from the operation bar. NEVER lean your body against them,

most of crash and injury are caused by lean body on the operation bar when riding.

 Remember, when you are on a Ninebot, you will be 20 cm or more taller than usual, so watch over your head as you approach

a door frame, a door, any tree branch, various marks, boards or other low barriers above you.

Watch over the space above your head do not lean your body against the operation bar of Ninebot

 Do not use it in the areas that are dangerous or go against the requirements for use of Ninebot, like in a place with

pits/fissures, slopes of 15 degrees or above, or ponding more than 3cm deep.

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 Do not ride Ninebot and get upstairs or downstairs, do not lift the Ninebot off the ground in any case (such as passing a

deceleration strip), and do not ride it on the road shoulder or stair with only one wheel on them.

 Do not ride it on the motorway.  Do not ride Ninebot with two or more persons on it, especially with a baby carried. Do not put both of your hands off the

operation bar.

 Dot not let the young (under the age of 14) and the aged (above the age of 65) ride Ninebot alone, and they must be

accompanied during riding. Do not allow the person with pregnancy, excessive drinking, mental disorder, heart disease and

limited action ability (especially the disabled) to ride it.

 Do not ride Ninebot in an unsafe environment, especially a place subject to fire disaster or explosion from flammables, steam

gas, liquid, dust and fiber etc.

 Avoid riding backward in high speed or making sharp turns during riding backwards. Do not make phone call during riding.  Do not riding it in poor weather and road condition when it rains or snows with frozen, ponding and slippery road surfaces.  Do not go against other provisions in this manual, especially what are clearly indicated in “Warning” or “Danger”.

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