Copyright © Parallax Inc.
Propeller QUADROVER Robot (#28195)
v1.3 7/8/2008 Page 2 of 16
customer, assume full and unlimited responsibility for all customer Propeller QUADROVER robot
applications and uses.
Warranty:
Parallax Incorporated’s limited warranty provides to the original purchaser that the
QUADROVER is free from defects in material and in the workmanship of assembly and Parallax agrees to
repair or replace any defective product, other than those listed as consumables, free of charge within 90
days from the date of purchase.
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage resulting from other than defects in
material or workmanship or damage caused by unreasonable use, including, but not limited to, the failure
to provide proper and timely maintenance.
This warranty does NOT include set up or pre-delivery service and adjustments during the break-in period
and beyond, such as carburetor adjustments. Parts not warranted are part of the normal maintenance
responsibility of the customer, such as spark plugs, filters, lubricants, and starter cords. Products
damaged from chemicals and alcohol blended fuels, lack of lubrication and timely maintenance, dirt, salt
water corrosion, rust, varnish, paints, and moisture are not covered by this warranty.
The customer is responsible, at the customer’s expense, for arranging the delivery or shipment of the
QUADROVER for warranty repairs and the subsequent pick up or delivery after warranty repairs have
been made.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY OR OTHERWISE APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
PARALLAX INCORPORATED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Table of Contents
1.0 Safety Precautions ............................................... 3
1.1. Description ......................................................... 3
1.2. Technical Specifications .................................... 4
1.3. Applications........................................................ 4
1.4. Packing List........................................................ 4
2.0 Hydraulic System.................................................. 5
2.1. Hydraulic System Overview .............................. 5
2.2. Hydraulic Schematic.......................................... 5
3.0 Electrical System .................................................. 6
3.1. Engine Electrical and Shutoff Electronics ......... 6
3.2. Propeller Control Board Electronics .................. 6
3.3. Ground Isolation ................................................ 6
3.4. Tachometer Input .............................................. 7
3.5. Propeller Control Board Connection Diagram... 7
3.6. Terminal Block Connection Diagram................. 8
3.7. QUADROVER Layout ....................................... 8
3.8. Propeller Control Board Schematic................... 9
4.0 Setup Instructions .............................................. 10
4.1. Supplies Needed ............................................. 10
4.2. Preparation ...................................................... 10
5.0 Operating Instructions ....................................... 14
5.1. Maintenance Instructions................................. 14
5.2. Additional Instructions ..................................... 15
5.3. Throttle and Flow Control Precautions............ 15
5.4. Control Sequence............................................ 16
6.0 Document Revision History............................... 16
6.1. Changes for Version 1.1.................................. 16
6.2. Changes for Version 1.2.................................. 16
6.3. Changes for Version 1.3.................................. 16