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Geomagic Sensable Phantom Omni Device Manual

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  • Page 1 Omni Device Guide...
  • Page 2 Geomagic does not warrant that this publication is error free. This publication could include technical or typographical errors or other inaccuracies. Geomagic may make changes to the product described in this publication or to this publication at any time, without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface....................About this Guide .........................i Typographical Conventions ....................i Chapter 1 Getting Started................Contents of the Shipping Box ..................1-1 The Phantom Omni Haptic Device ................1-2 System Requirements ..................... 1-2 Proper Handling and Positioning of the Phantom Omni Device ........1-3 Chapter 2 Installing the Phantom Omni Device ..........
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  • Page 5: Preface

    You will also find information on how to use the device and other information about the device. For the most current device information please visit our website at www.geomagic.com. We've worked extensively to ensure that the Phantom Omni device and device drivers install and work smoothly.
  • Page 6 REFACE Omni Device Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started This guide covers the currently shipping Phantom Omni haptic device. The information contained in this manual was current at the time of publication. Visit www.geomagic.com for the latest information. This chapter describes the following: • The contents of the shipping box •...

  • Page 8: The Phantom Omni Haptic Device

    The Phantom Omni requires certain hardware and software components to be able to function properly as a real-time streaming device. This section describes the requirements for operating the Phantom Omni haptic device. Note Visit www.geomagic.com to get the latest and most complete system requirements information. •...

  • Page 9: Proper Handling And Positioning Of The Phantom Omni Device

    • Supplied 6-6 pin FireWire cable. Laptop Users please note that we recommend using a 6-6 pin cable and add-in card instead of 6-4 pin cable. See www.geomagic.com for the latest information. Proper Handling and Positioning of the Phantom Omni Device Warning Gripping and lifting the Phantom Omni device improperly may damage it.
  • Page 10 ETTING TARTED Proper Handling and Positioning of the Phantom Omni Device Storing the stylus After the device is calibrated, the stylus may be kept in the inkwell or left resting on the desk. Keep in mind that storing the stylus in the inkwell increases the risk that the device will be knocked over or that the stylus will be damaged.
  • Page 11 ETTING TARTED Proper Handling and Positioning of the Phantom Omni Device The correct placement of the device will vary from one user to another. You may want to Positioning the Phantom Omni Device experiment to find a placement that feels right for you. •...
  • Page 12 ETTING TARTED Proper Handling and Positioning of the Phantom Omni Device Omni Device Guide...

  • Page 13: Installing The Phantom Omni Device

    Installing the Phantom Omni Device This chapter will describe, step by step, how to install the Phantom Omni haptic device. The installation is done in two steps. • Install the software, the Phantom Device Driver, that allows your computer to communicate with the Phantom Omni device.
  • Page 14 NSTALLING THE HANTOM EVICE Connecting the Phantom Omni Device Connect the FireWire cable. Connect the power supply as follows: Insert the round pin from the Sensable-supplied power supply into the back of the Phantom Omni device, as shown in the image below. Insert the FireWire cable plug correctly into the Phantom Omni device.
  • Page 15 NSTALLING THE HANTOM EVICE Connecting the Phantom Omni Device Plug the power supply into an available AC outlet. (For 110 V the AC outlet must be rated for at least 2 Amps; for 220 V AC, at least 1 Amp). The power cables connected to the back of the Omni device Connect the supplied FireWire cable into either of the two 6-pin FireWire ports on the back of the Phantom Omni device.

  • Page 16: Run Phantom Test To Verify Setup

    NSTALLING THE HANTOM EVICE Run Phantom Test to Verify Setup For Windows® XP Users- After you have connected the Phantom Omni device to your computer, the Microsoft “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog will appear. (This may take a few moments). Continue as appropriate for your operating system: Select Install the software automatically (recommended) and click Next.

  • Page 17: Using The Phantom Omni Device

    Using the Phantom Omni Device This chapter will introduce you to working with the Phantom Omni haptic device and the physical limits of the device’s range of motion. It is important to understand these physical limitations so that you do not inadvertently damage the device by forcing it past its designed limits.
  • Page 18 SING THE HANTOM EVICE Physical Limits of the Device Now, you will perform macro movements. That is, you will move the device at the "body", "shoulder", and "elbow" of the Phantom Omni device. Up/Down Left/Right In/Out Macro movements. Showing movement of the Phantom Omni arm and the body. Start with large-but gentle movements.
  • Page 19 SING THE HANTOM EVICE Physical Limits of the Device Next you perform micro movements further down the haptic device, moving the device at the stylus, as in the image above. Holding the stylus with one hand rotate left/right at the top of the yoke. Next pivot it up/down at the bottom of the yoke where it joins the stylus.
  • Page 20 SING THE HANTOM EVICE Physical Limits of the Device Omni Device Guide...

  • Page 21: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    A: T PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING Appendix A: Troubleshooting A p p e n d i x This section provides tips for correcting some common problems encountered with the Phantom Omni device. If after following these steps, you cannot resolve the problem, please contact customer support (see Appendix B: Customer Support).
  • Page 22 A: T PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING • Read Encoders - The values being sensed for the positions and rotations of the device are dynamically displayed in the window. The stylus switch is ON when the user presses the front, dark gray button. The presence switch is ON when the user presses the second, light gray button.

  • Page 23: Appendix B: Customer Support

    • If you purchased your Phantom Omni device from a distributor, please contact them first. • Customer Support can be reached via e-mail at SensableSupport@geomagic.com. • Customer Support can also be reached via telephone: In the United States: 1-888-736-7225 Outside the United States: +1-781-939-7444...
  • Page 24 B: C PPENDIX USTOMER UPPORT Omni Device Guide...

  • Page 25: Appendix C: Regulatory Notices

    Model Number: 02350 Company Name: Geomagic, Inc. NOTES Any changes or modifications to the hardware not expressly approved by Geomagic could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device is to be used with the Geomagic-supplied power supply only. Replacement power supplies are available directly from Geomagic.
  • Page 26 European Requirements: EN 55022 Statement This is to certify that the Geomagic Phantom Omni haptic device is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article Aa. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55022 Class B (CISPR 22).

  • Page 27: Appendix D: Configuring Multiple Devices

    D: C PPENDIX ONFIGURING ULTIPLE EVICES Appendix D: Configuring Multiple A p p e n d i x Devices If you want to use more than one Phantom haptic device with your computer, you can create as many as 20 uniquely named Phantom configurations. Each named Phantom configuration can refer to a particular system configuration that you use frequently.
  • Page 28 D: C PPENDIX ONFIGURING ULTIPLE EVICES Omni Device Guide...

  • Page 29: Appendix E: Phantom Omni Re-Packaging Instructions

    E: P PPENDIX HANTOM ACKAGING NSTRUCTIONS Appendix E: Phantom Omni Re- A p p e n d i x Packaging Instructions If you need to transport or ship the device, please follow these packaging guidelines to reduce the risk of damage to the device. Important Remember the Phantom Omni device is a sensitive piece of electronic equipment and must be handled with care.
  • Page 30 E: P PPENDIX HANTOM ACKAGING NSTRUCTIONS • Ensure that the Phantom device is fully seated by pressing firmly on the Phantom Omni label. • Check to see that the Phantom arm is fully seated by carefully pressing on the elbow joint.

  • Page 31: Appendix F: Device Specifications

    Pitch, roll, yaw (± 5% linearity potentiometers) Stylus gimbal Interface IEEE-1394 FireWire® port 6-pin to 6-pin* Supported platforms Intel or AMD-based PCs OpenHaptics® SDK compatibility? * Please visit the Support and Resources section of our website for more information (http://www.geomagic.com/en/tech-support). Omni Device Guide...
  • Page 32 F: D PPENDIX EVICE PECIFICATIONS Omni Device Guide...

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