Powerkiss WCT12W User Guide

PowerKiss
Wire-free
Charging

PowerKiss User Guide

Version 3.1 (ZM1003)

© PowerKiss 2011

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PowerKiss

User Guide

Thank you for choosing PowerKiss. PowerKiss technology
provides a simple, efficient and user-friendly way to keep
your dear devices charged.

With PowerKiss, you represent state-of-the-art technology
and design. Imagine getting rid of low batteries and the
annoying, tangled wires from tabletops at the same time!
Step into the future with us.

Yours,

Maija Itkonen, CEO of PowerKiss

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Contents

PowerKiss wire-free charging 5
Ring 5
Heart 5
How to use PowerKiss wire-free charging 6
STEP I: ATTACH THE RING 6
STEP II: PLACE RING ON THE HOTSPOT 7
STEP III: RED MEANS CHARGING 8
How to choose the right Ring for your device 9
Ring and Hotspot indication lights 10
Troubleshooting 11

1. My device does not start to charge 11

2. My device stops charging 13
Useful things to know 15
Safety instructions 16

1. Safety distances 16

2. General usage instructions 17

3. General safety instructions 18
Technical Specifications 19
The Ring 19
The Heart 19
Official power supplies 19
Regulatory Compliance Information 20
FCC Compliance Statement 20
EU declaration of conformity 21
Limited manufacturer's warranty 22
Correct disposal of this product 23

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PowerKiss wire-free charging

I.T.E.

Wire-free Charging Transmitter

Input: 12 ±0.2 V DC / 1.0 A / 12 W

Indoor use only

Version: 2.1 S/N: A0 0500

Heart

+

-

FCC ID: ZMI-WCT12W

Use only with power supplies listed in the manual

The essence of wire-free charging is the pairing of Heart
and Ring. The Heart is the transmitter and the Ring is the
receiver and together they enable wire-free charging on
almost any surface.

Ring

The Ring is a small accessory that is plugged into handheld
devices, such as mobile phones or mp3-players. As soon as
the Ring is plugged in, the device is ready to be a part of a
wire-free energy transaction.

Heart

To turn a surface into a wire-free charging platform it first
needs to be given a Heart. Like most, this Heart is also
hidden except for a small LED light to indicate that it is
ready to charge a mobile device wearing a Ring. The LED is
also the center point of the charging area, called PowerKiss
Hotspot. Whenever the device with Ring is on this Hotspot,
the wire-free charging begins.

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How to use PowerKiss wire-free charging

STEP I: ATTACH THE RING

Connect the Ring to your electronic device through the
charger connector port.

charger

port

Ring

• There are different Rings, please confirm that you are

using the right model-specific Ring

• Please confirm that the port you are using for charging

is power-enabled, some USB ports do not transfer
power

• The devices without a PowerKiss Ring will not charge

on the charging area

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How to use PowerKiss wire-free charging

STEP II: PLACE RING ON THE HOTSPOT

Place your device down on the charging area so that the
Ring is inside the PowerKiss Hotspot. The indication light of
the Hotspot should be visible through the hole of the Ring.

white

light

PowerKiss

Hotspot

• The indication light of the Hotspot should be white

before placing the device to charge, if not, please wait
for a few seconds for the light to change

• The installations of PowerKiss system might vary

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How to use PowerKiss wire-free charging

STEP III: RED MEANS CHARGING

As the Heart inside the furniture recognizes the Ring, the
Hotspot’s indication light turns from white to red. The
charging starts as a red light appears also on the Ring.

When the battery is detected to be full, the charging ends.
In this situation, the indication light on the Hotspot turns to
green and the light on the Ring goes out. In some cases
the light remains red if the device is drawing maintenance
power.

red light

The red light on the Ring indicates ongoing charging
and the red indication light on the charging area
indicates that the Ring has been recognized by the
Hotspot (placed correctly)

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How to choose the right Ring for your device

MicroUSB Ring

• High variety of devices using micro USB

connector for charging (mostly smart
phones), such as Nokia, Samsung, LG,
Sony Ericsson, HTC, BlackBerry and many
others

• Please confirm that the USB port you are

using for the charging is power-enabled,
some USB ports do not transfer power

Nokia Ring

• High variety of Nokia phones with

proprietary Nokia power connector

iRing

• Proprietary Ring for Apple devices with

Apple connector, such as iPhones & iPods

Check powerkiss.com for the latest information about
compatible devices

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Ring and Hotspot indication lights

Hotspot

White light

Red light

Red light

Green light

Yellow light

Ring

No light

No light

Red light

Red light or

no light

No light

Meaning

Charging area
ready for use

Ring placed correctly
on charging area, wait
for red light to light
on the Ring as a sign
of charging

Device charging

Charging complete

Charging interrupted

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Troubleshooting

1. My device does not start to charge

Please, check the indicator lights on Ring and Hotspot

Ring

No light No light

White light

Red light

Yellow light

No light

No light

No light

(1)

ActionHotspot

Hotspot is not active,
please, check that the
Heart in the table is
plugged correctly into a
power supply

The device is not aligned
properly, please follow
the instructions in section

How to use PowerKiss
wire-free charging

Ring placed correctly on
charging area, wait for red
light to light on the Ring
as a sign of charging

Check the device, if the
battery is full, the charg­ing will not start. Please,
remove the device from
the Hotspot

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Hotspot Ring

Action

Yellow light
(2)

No light

Check your device, if the
battery is NOT full, please
confirm that you have
inserted the right model­specific Ring to your
device, as instructed in the
section How to choose the

right Ring for your device

Yellow light
(3)

No light

Check your device, if the
battery is NOT full and you
have inserted the right
model-specific Ring into
your device, an interruption
in the charging has occured.
Please, remove the device
from the Hotspot, wait for
the white light to appear
and re-align the device as
instructed in section How

to use PowerKiss wire-free
charging

• If the problem persists, try to re-boot your device as

instructed by the manufacturer of your device

• If your device’s battery is completely dead and not

been used for a long period of time, there is a possibility
that it should be charged with its regular charger for
initial charge

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Troubleshooting

2. My device stops charging

Please, check the indicator lights on Ring and Hotspot

Hotspot

Ring

Green light Red light /

No light

Green light

Yellow light

No light

No light

Action

Check your device, if
the battery is full, please,
remove the device from
the Hotspot

Check your device, if
the battery is NOT full,
please, remove the
device from the Hotspot.
Wait for white light to
appear on the Hotspot
and re-align the device
as instructed in section

How to use PowerKiss
wire-free charging

An interruption in the
charging has occured.
Please, remove the device
from the Hotspot, wait for
white light to appear and
re-align the device as
instructed in section How

to use PowerKiss wire­free charging

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• In some cases, the device’s internal features may have

an effect on the wire-free charging, thus causing breaks
in the charging. These features are dependent on the
usage rate and age of the particular device

• If you have constant challenges with a particular device

that should be supported by the PowerKiss system,
please, contact [e-mail]

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Useful things to know

• You may choose to charge more than one device at the

same time on the same Hotspot. This is possible but affects
the charging rate of the devices

• The electromagnetic fields emitted by PowerKiss wire-free

charging do not alter or damage the information written on
magnetic stripes of credit or similar cards

• To ensure proper charging, the Ring should not be higher

than 10mm above the charging area (from surface of the
furniture to bottom of the Ring) during the charging process

• The rate of charging may vary and is dependent on the

individual features of the device and its battery, such as rate
of usage and age. To speed up the charging process, please
switch off all other applications on the device that might
require power to operate, such as Wi-Fi search, Bluetooth
and active display

• Confirm that there are no metal objects or objects

containing highly magnetic parts on the charging area at
any time, they disturbe the power transaction and might
affect the operations of the PowerKiss system and the
device being charged

• The device can be used normally during the charging

process, with some limitations on applications that rely
heavily on radio or magnetic frequencies

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Safety instructions

When using an electrical device, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following instructions

1. Safety distances

• Maintain at least 25cm vertical and 20cm horizontal

separation between PowerKiss wire-free charging area and
user’s body when using the wire-free charging

• Keep medical appliances, such as pacemakers, hearing

aids or other such devices, at least 30cm away from the
charging area at any times

• Keep metal objects or objects containing highly magnetic

parts at least 15cm away from the charging area at any
times

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2. General usage instructions

• Use PowerKiss products only as instructed in official

PowerKiss manuals

• Use PowerKiss Hearts only with official power supplies and

only as instructed in technical specifications

• PowerKiss system emits electromagnetic fields that may

interfere in some situations with applications and external
accessories using highly sensitive magnetic or radio
frequency transmitters. If you confront problems using
these applications during wire-free charging, please, take
the device from the charging area for the time of the use

• It is normal for the Ring to become warm during the

charging process, use caution when handling the Ring
immediately after or during the charging process

• Do not use PowerKiss wire-free charging for charging

damaged or otherwise altered devices

• Do not use damaged or otherwise altered PowerKiss

products

• Close supervision is necessary when PowerKiss devices

are used by or near children or disabled persons

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3. General safety instructions

• Do not disassemble or alter in any ways PowerKiss devices

due to a risk of electric shock

• Do not put any stickers or other additional labels or

accessories on the Ring

• Do not place the Ring into water or temperature above

40°C

• Your PowerKiss Heart emits electromagnetic fields that

may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids,
medical devices, and other electronic devices if they are
within 30cm from the charging area. If you have any reason
to suspect that your PowerKiss Heart is interfering with
another device, unplug the PowerKiss Heart from the power
source immediately and contact the manufacturer of the
other device for further guidance

• PowerKiss devices are complex electronic devices—

protect them from impacts and rough handling to avoid
serious damage

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Technical Specifications

The Heart

Dimensions (LxWxH):

• 163mm x 132mm x 24mm

Power consumption:

• Charging 12W (max)

• Standby 240mW

Charging area/Hotspot size:

• Width 60mm

• Height 15mm

The Ring

Dimensions (LxWxH):

• 43-46mm x 34mm x 7.5mm

Power output:

• 5W (max)

Compatibility:

• Nokia 2mm

• Apple

• MicroUSB

Official power supplies

Use only power supplies listed below with Hearts.

With one Heart (single):

• RS SAW18-12.0-1500 (only within CE or FCC certified areas)

or

• PhiHong PSM36W-120TW (only within areas where CB certification or

FCC is required)

With two Hearts (double, power divided):

• Mascot 2720 0000 40 (only within CE certified area)

or

• PhiHong PSM36W-120TW (only within areas where CB or FCC

certification is required)

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Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement (United States) - FCC Class

B Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (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. See
instructions below if radio or television interference is suspected.

FCC Compliance Notice

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 manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause interference harmful to radio or television
reception or radio communication.
There is no guarantee, however, that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
or radio communication, 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 until the

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interference stops.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the

receiver.

• Connect the equipment an outlet that is on a different

circuit from the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV

technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

EU declaration of conformity

Powerkiss Ltd hereby declares that the products PowerKiss
Ring (model 11RXX) and PowerKiss Heart (model 2.1) have been
designed and manufactured in accordance with the following
standards: EN 61000-6-3 (incl. EN 55022), EN 61000-3-2, EN
61000-6-1(incl. EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4­4, EN 61000-4-5), IEC 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11, EN 62233
and EN 60950, and conforms to: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC,

Health and safety Directive 2004/40/EC, Low Voltage Directive
“LVD” 2006/95/EC, Hazardous substances “RoHS” Directive

2002/95/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
2002/96/EC, CE marking Directive 93/68/EEC, Eco-design
Directive 2005/32/EC

Betonimiehenkuja 5
FIN-02150 ESPOO
Finland

23.07.2010

Maija Itkonen, CEO

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Limited manufacturer's warranty for PowerKiss devices

This Limited Manufacturer's Warranty for PowerKiss devices sold in the European Union,
Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Turkey is valid as of October, 2011

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY
NOTE! This Limited Warranty does not affect your legal (statutory) rights under your applicable
national laws relating to the sale of consumer products.

PowerKiss Ltd provides this Limited Warranty to you who have purchased the PowerKiss
product(s) included in the sales package ("Product").

PowerKiss Ltd sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and
workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase by the first end-user.

PowerKiss warrants that its products will be free of defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service defined in user guide. This warranty extends only to consumers and
does not extend to Retailers.

This warranty does not cover normal tear and wear, damage caused by misuse or abuse;
accident; indirect accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; usage otherwise
than intended to be used; alteration to the product; improper installation; unauthorized service,
repairs or modifications; improper use of electrical/power supply; loss of power; dropped
product; malfunction or damage of an operating part from failure to provide manufacturer’s
recommended maintenance; transportation damage; theft; neglect; vandalism; or environmental
out of specs conditions ; loss of use during the period the product is at a repair facility or
otherwise awaiting parts or repair; or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the
control of PowerKiss Ltd

This Limited Warranty is only valid and enforceable in the country where you have purchased
the Product provided that PowerKiss has intended the Product for sale in that country.
However, if you have purchased the Product in a member state of the European Union, Iceland,
Norway, Switzerland or Turkey and PowerKiss originally intended the Product for sale in one
of these countries, this Limited Warranty is valid and enforceable in all of these above listed
countries.

How to get warranty service

If you wish to make a claim under this Limited Warranty, please return your Product to
PowerKiss Ltd

When making a claim under this Limited Warranty you will be required to provide:
a) the Product
b) the original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the seller, the
date and place of purchase, the product type and serial number, when applicable.

Other important notices

All parts of the Product or other equipment that PowerKiss has replaced shall become the
property of PowerKiss. If the Product is found not to be covered by the terms and conditions of
this Limited Warranty, PowerKiss reserve the right to charge a handling fee

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Limitation of PowerKiss’s liability

This Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy against PowerKiss and PowerKiss’s
sole and exclusive liability in respect of defects in your Product. This Limited Warranty replaces
all other PowerKiss warranties and liabilities, whether oral, written, (non-mandatory) statutory,
contractual, in tort or otherwise, including, without limitation, and where permitted by applicable
law, any implied conditions, warranties or other terms as to satisfactory quality or fitness for
purpose. However, this Limited Warranty shall neither exclude nor limit
i) any of your legal (statutory) rights under the applicable national laws or ii) any of your rights
against the seller of the Product.
To the extent permitted by applicable law(s) PowerKiss does not assume any liability for loss of
or damage to or , for any loss of profit, loss of use of Products or functionality, loss of business,
loss of contracts, loss of revenues or loss of anticipated savings, increased costs or expenses or
for any indirect loss or damage, consequential loss or damage or special loss or damage.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, PowerKiss´s liability shall be limited to the
value of the Product. The above limitations shall not apply in case of gross negligence or
intentional misconduct of PowerKiss or in case of death or personal injury resulting from
PowerKiss´s proven negligence.

purchase

Correct disposal of this product

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment, applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate collection systems.

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product

disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or
their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for
environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other
commercial wastes for disposal. This EEE is compliant with RoHS. The package of the product
is recyclable.

and its electronic accessories (e.g. power cables and adapters) should not be

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