User Manual WCG91501 915 MHz Wireless Charging Grip PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Powercast Wireless Charging Grip
(WCG91501) has been designed to charge its internal battery wirelessly while in range of a 915MHz RF Transmitter (such as the PowerSpot TX91503 RF Wireless Power Transmitter). The Wireless Charging Grip uses this stored, wirelessly harvested power to recharge attached Joy-Con controllers. The WCG91501 is made out of durable plastic and designed to comfortably house Joy-Con controllers for wireless recharging and for enhanced game play. An optional USB-C connector can provide DC power to charge the WCG91501 at a more rapid rate. The WCG91501 includes a status LED to provide feedback on battery and charging status. Once controllers are properly mounted, the WCG91501 begins charging the controllers from its internal battery. FEATURES FCC approved Wirelessly rechargeable Comfortable feel Extends Joy-Con battery life Wide charging area Joy-Con PRODUCT CONTENTS The following items are included:
Qty Description 1 Wireless Charging Grip 1 Quick Start instruction card APPLICATIONS Wireless Charging of Joy-Cons Gaming Controller Powercast, Lifetime Power, Powerharvester, and Powercaster are registered trademarks of Powercast Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Powercast products and technology are covered by one or more of the following patents and other patents pending:
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LED Off Status Not Charging or Off Preferred Charging Description WCG91501 is not charging, is powered off via the rear switch, or the internal battery is extremely discharged WCG91501 is charging wirelessly at a high rate Fair Charging WCG91501 is charging wirelessly at a fair rate Poor Charging WCG91501 is charging wirelessly at a low rate Wired Charging WCG91501 is charging via the USB-C port Fully Charged WCG91501 internal battery is fully charged Low Battery Fully Charged WCG91501 is fully charged with USB-C connected WCG91501 internal battery is low and recharging is needed Blue with Double Low Battery WCG91501 internal battery is low and charging via USB-C port 6. Use the WCG91501 to house the Joy-Con controllers during game play. 7. When done playing, return the WCG91501 to the front of the transmitter for recharging. Rev 1 2019/11 Users Manual WCG91501 Grip www.powercastco.com Page 3 Single blink Green Single blink Yellow Single blink Red Blue Double blink Green Double blink Red Blue with Double blink Green blink Red User Manual WCG91501 915 MHz Wireless Charging Grip Notes:
1. If the WCG91501 LED does not respond when placed in front of the transmitter, verify that the switch on the back of the device is turned on. If the LED still does not respond turn the switch off for 5 seconds and then turn it back on. If the LED still does not respond the battery could be fully depleted. Place the WCG91501 in front of the PowerSpot TX91503 RF Wireless Power Transmitter and enable the transmitter manually by pressing the button on top. See the PowerSpot TX91503 instruction manual for more information. 2. When the WCG91501 will not be used for a long period of time, turn the rear switch off to avoid discharging or potentially damaging the internal battery. 3. If a firmware upgrade is available for your WCG91501, turn the switch off on the back and insert a USB-C cable. Turn the switch on and within 2 minutes, utilize the recommended mobile phone application to connect to the WCG91501 and upload the firmware upgrade. Once the upgrade is complete, remove the USB-C cable and turn the switch off and then back on. 4. The WCG91501 will only charge the inserted Joy-Con controllers if the WCG91501 internal battery has adequate charge. The Joy-Con controllers will automatically begin charging from the WCG91501 once the internal battery has been recharged to the required level. Note if the internal battery is extremely discharged causing the LED to not indicate charge status, the PowerSpot TX91503 RF Wireless Power Transmitter can be manually enabled for charging by pressing the button. SPECIFICATIONS Item Communication Approvals Description Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) United States - FCC ID: YESWCG91501 Canada IC ID: 8985A-WCG91501 Operating Temperature 0C to 40C Environment Color Dimensions Indoor use only Black 6.2 4.6 1.8 (157.5 x 116.8 x 45.7 mm) SUPPORT Technical support for Powercast products can be initiated through the following methods:
Website contact form:
Telephone:
http://www.powercastco.com/contact/
+1 412-455-5800 Rev 1 2019/11 Users Manual WCG91501 Grip www.powercastco.com Page 4 User Manual WCG91501 915 MHz Wireless Charging Grip COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Powercast could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Use and maintain device only as specified in this manual. 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 of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Rev 1 2019/11 Users Manual WCG91501 Grip www.powercastco.com Page 5 User Manual WCG91501 915 MHz Wireless Charging Grip WARNING!
FCC and IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This portable equipment with its antenna complies with FCCs and ICs RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance follow the instructions below:
1. This device must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna 2. Avoid direct contact to the antenna, or keep contact to a minimum while using this or transmitter. equipment. IMPORTANT NOTICE Information furnished by Powercast Corporation (Powercast) is believed to be accurate and reliable. No license, express or implied, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. No responsibility is assumed by Powercast for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Powercast assumes no liability for misuse of this product. Specifications are subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Powercast. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. POWERCAST PRODUCTS (INCLUDING HARDWARE AND/OR SOFTWARE) ARE NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO BE FAIL-SAFE, FAULT TOLERANT OR FOR USE IN ANY APPLICATION THAT COULD LEAD TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY OR SEVERE PROPERTY OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
(INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, CRITICAL APPLICATIONS), SUCH AS LIFE-SUPPORT OR SAFETY DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, CLASS III MEDICAL DEVICES, NUCLEAR FACILITIES, APPLICATIONS THAT AFFECT CONTROL OF A VEHICLE OR AIRCRAFT, APPLICATIONS RELATED TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS, OR ANY OTHER CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. CUSTOMER AGREES, PRIOR TO USING OR DISTRIBUTING ANY SYSTEMS THAT INCORPORATE POWERCAST PRODUCTS, TO THOROUGHLY TEST THE SAME FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. CUSTOMER ASSUMES THE SOLE RISK AND LIABILITY OF ANY USE OF POWERCAST PRODUCTS IN CRITICAL APPLICATIONS, SUBJECT ONLY TO APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING LIMITATIONS ON PRODUCT LIABILITY. Rev 1 2019/11 Users Manual WCG91501 Grip www.powercastco.com Page 6 User Manual WCG91501 915 MHz Wireless Charging Grip WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY applies solely to standard transmitters manufactured by or on behalf of Powercast. Subject to the limitations herein, Powercast warrants that transmitters, when delivered by Powercast or its authorized distributor, for one (1) year following the delivery date, will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially conform to Powercast publicly available specifications for such products in effect at the time of delivery. This limited warranty excludes: (i) engineering samples (which are provided AS-IS without warranty); (ii) bare circuit boards (iii) development products (such as boards and cables); (iv) design defects or errors known as errata; (v) transmitters procured through unauthorized third parties; and (vi) transmitters that have been subject to misuse, mishandling, accident, alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair or installation. Furthermore, this limited warranty shall not apply to the use of covered products in an application or environment that is not within Powercast specifications or in the event of any act, error, neglect or default of Customer. If such Powercast products fail to conform to the warranty above, the exclusive remedy of Customer and the sole liability of Powercast shall be, at the option of Powercast, to replace or repair the affected products, or to refund to Customer the price of the affected products. The availability of replacement products is subject to product discontinuance policies at Powercast. Customer may not return products without first obtaining a customer return material authorization
(RMA) number from Powercast. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. POWERCAST DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTY THAT MAY ARISE FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE. IF POWERCAST CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY, ALL SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD (AS DEFINED ABOVE). YOUR SOLE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEVICE AS SPECIFIED IN THE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY. POWERCAST IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, AND ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING, REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH A SYSTEM CONTAINING POWERCAST TRANSMITTERS. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties or conditions, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This limited product warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Rev 1 2019/11 Users Manual WCG91501 Grip www.powercastco.com Page 7