Walabot (vMaker) Environment Sensor
User Manual
Models:
Walabot Starter, Walabot Maker, Walabot Pro
FCC and CE regulatory models
Draft version – for FCC and CE evaluation
April 2016
Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Walabot models ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Regulatory domains .................................................................................................................................. 3
Using Walabot in conjunction with other wireless devices ...................................................................... 3
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Technology ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Deciding on a powering option ................................................................................................................. 4
Mechanical placement .............................................................................................................................. 5
Mounting Walabot in the case .............................................................................................................. 5
Mounting Walabot in your project ....................................................................................................... 5
Connecting your Walabot ......................................................................................................................... 5
Software installation ................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Legal Information .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Disclaimers ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Trademarks and patents ........................................................................................................................... 6
Regulatory Information ................................................................................................................................. 6
Regulatory Conformance .......................................................................................................................... 6
FCC regulatory statements ....................................................................................................................... 7
FCC ID Labels ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Introduction
Walabot is a programmable 3D sensor that looks into objects using radio frequency technology that
breaks through known barriers, bringing highly sophisticated sensing capabilities to your fingertips.
Walabot models
Walabot comes in several models. See the table below for details on the differences in the models.
TABLE TO BE UPDATED
Software API capabilities
Multiport recorder (raw data)
Software application capabilities
Object detection application
Object tracking application
Regulatory domains
Walabot models have been manufactured in accordance with the regulatory domains in which they are
to be operated. Currently FCC (for operation in the US) models and CE (for operation in EU and other
countries using CE certification) models are available. If in doubt, consult your local experts before
ordering.
The FCC model is restricted in its operation to the 3.1-10.6 GHz range of frequencies.
The CE model is restricted to 6-8.5 GHz band and to stricter out-of-band emissions.
Operating Walabot in conjunction with other wireless devices
In some cases your projects may contain both Walabot module and an additional wireless device for
communications in proximity to each other. It is best to configure the devices such that their
frequencies of operation do not overlap. For example, if the FCC model of Walabot is used in
conjunction with a WiFi module, it is the safest to configure WiFi to operate in the 2.4 GHz band, rather
than in the 5 GHz band. If you configure Walabot to use 3.3-4.8 GHz subband or the 6.3-8.3 GHz
subband (as in CE models), both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands of WiFi are safe to use. Bluetooth, Zigbee and
cellular bands are all below 3 GHz and should pose no mutual interference challenges. We recommend
trying to locate the modules far away from each other.
If you have any issues, feel free to contact us at support@walabot.com