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- Page 1 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 FS-FT-UM2019.2 User Manual FLAIM Trainer™ Version 2 May 2019 FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright © 2018 www.flaimsystems.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Overview ........................... 6 What’s in the Box ......................7 Quick Start Guide ......................15 3.1. Hardware Setup ...................... 15 3.2. Tracking hardware....................15 3.3. Instructor Viewing Hardware ................. 18 3.4. The SCBA Set ......................18 3.5. - Page 3 11.4. Head Mounted Display (HMD)................44 11.5. Heat Suit......................45 Travel Advice and Warnings ..................45 FLAIM Trainer™ Dual Setup..................45 Adding New/Replacement Hardware ................. 46 14.1. Re-pairing the tracking puck ................46 Further Support ......................47 FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright ©...
- Page 4 Figure 42 Nozzle batteries behind tracking puck ..............42 Figure 43 Nozzle puck charging via micro USB cable .............. 42 Figure 44 FLAIM Trainer™ Dual remote control for switching video sources ......45 Figure 45 SteamVR Software ....................46 FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright ©...
- Page 5 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 46 Looking for Tracking Puck and Paired! ..............47 FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright © 2018 www.flaimsystems.com...
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Page 6: Overview
Version 2 1. Overview Welcome and thank you for your purchase of the FLAIM Trainer™ virtual reality fire training package from FLAIM Systems. This manual should get you on your way in no time and is aimed at trainers with a minimal understanding of virtual reality. -
Page 7: What's In The Box
Version 2 2. What’s in the Box This section covers the FLAIM Trainer™ system and what to expect when you open the box. It also lists the individual parts included and explains what they do. Figure 1 The FLAIM Trainer™ system Figure 2 Standard packaging for the FLAIM Trainer™... - Page 8 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Part Number Quantity Description Picture SCBA Backpack including main computer and virtual reality headset. Heat suit Tripod for mounting tracking hardware Force feedback hose reel TFT G-Force Nozzle FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright © 2018...
- Page 9 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Part Number Quantity Description Picture Half face SCBA mask and lung demand valve Operator control tablet Vive tracking hardware Nozzle tracking puck Standard power cable for powering tracking hardware from battery bank Power cable for tablet charging FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright ©...
- Page 10 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Part Number Quantity Description Picture Power cable for nozzle tracking puck charging Swivel mount for Vive tracking hardware installation Tracker batteries Tracker Battery – Power Source Tracker Battery Adapters – Brackets for power source...
- Page 11 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Part Number Quantity Description Picture Mouse for user setup – initial *Mouse may appear different to image shown Vive wand for future AR instructor use Charge plug (country specific) for charging want, puck and tablet.
- Page 12 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Part Number Quantity Description Picture Country specific Hose Reel power cable Country specific power cable and power adaptor for tracker charging and HDMI receiver power supply (may be a different brand) HDMI extension cable FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright ©...
- Page 13 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 3 Standard packaging of support components Figure 4 Standard packaging of the SCBA, VR headset and half facemask FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright © 2018 www.flaimsystems.com...
- Page 14 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 5 Standard packaging of the hose reel FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright © 2018 www.flaimsystems.com...
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Page 15: Quick Start Guide
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 3. Quick Start Guide This section covers the basic setup, use and running of the FLAIM Trainer™ system. 3.1. Hardware Setup The hardware consists of a number of support components that must be installed before the training can commence. - Page 16 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 7 Tracking system showing plug locations As shown in Figure 7, the tracking system is plugged into the power receptacle. Once assembled, the system can be placed into position at diagonal corners of the training space and powered on (by connecting the battery to the system).
- Page 17 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 8 Typical configuration of training area The trackers should be placed at diagonal corners of the training space at a height of ~2m (6ft). The sensor face should be angled down at an approximately 30-degree angle as shown in Figure 9.
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Page 18: Instructor Viewing Hardware
In addition to the tracking hardware, the instructor viewing hardware must also be installed. This hardware receives the signal transmitted by the FLAIM Trainer™ SCBA so that the instructor and/or fellow trainees can view live footage from the training environment. This hardware is also crucial for setting up the tracking environment for the first time. - Page 19 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 11 SCBA Main battery installation Figure 12 Battery connected and secured FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright © 2018 www.flaimsystems.com...
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Page 20: Hose Reel
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 3.5. Hose Reel The hose reel system provides nozzle reaction force to the user but also contains the wireless syncing hardware to enable the system to operate. The hose reel requires a power connection (Figure 13) and is supplied with a country specific IEC lead (standard computer lead). -
Page 21: The Nozzle
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 3.6. The Nozzle Now that the SCBA set, tracking hardware, hose reel and instructor monitoring have been configured. It’s time to connect a tracking puck to the nozzle. The tracking puck is magnetically attached to the front of the nozzle and keyed into place firmly. Once attached, the puck is turned on by briefly depressing the power button for one second (Figure 15). -
Page 22: Half Facemask
The suit will automatically regulate heat zones proportional to the position and orientation from the fire in the virtual scenario. Not all scenarios generate the signals required for the heat suit to operate. Contact FLAIM Systems for a list of heated scenarios or to add additional functionality. - Page 23 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 17 Step 1. Power to hose reel Step 2. Connect the tracker batteries (see Error! Reference source not found.), ensuring that there is sufficient charge. Figure 18 Step 1 Connect two trackers Step 3. Turn on/ensure the HDMI receiver (making sure the power light is blue).
- Page 24 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 19 Step 3. Ensure HDMI receiver is powered Step 4. Turn on the SCBA backpack (short press to power button). Figure 20 Step 4. Power on SCBA Backpack - short press Step 5. Turn on the nozzle puck (single press of power button).
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Page 25: Turning The System Off
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Note: Reminder -Single press only for waking tracker. A double press may put the puck into pairing mode and requires re-pairing to the system (see adding hardware in section 14.1.) Figure 21 Step 5. Short press to power on nozzle puck Step 6. -
Page 26: Using The Instructor Tablet
Apple iOS. Once the home screen is shown and the SCBA system is powered on (after 30+ seconds) the instructor software can be launched by pressing on either FLAIM Trainer™ button on the screen. -
Page 27: Setup Tab
Trainer™ System in both single user mode and multi-user mode. 6.2. Setup Tab The default tab when launching the FLAIM Trainer™ software on the iPad. Allows a user to: 1. Restart the Nozzle– useful for when the nozzle is unresponsive or not connected. - Page 28 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 For a room setup to be successful, the SCBA should be placed in the room as defined by the two tracers with the VR headset facing the 12 O’clock position with the hose reel at the 6 O’clock as shown in Figure 25.
- Page 29 27. From here you will need the mouse included in the box to progress through the steps below. This is the only time you will use the mouse in general operation of the FLAIM Trainer. Click ‘Standing only’ for general operation.
- Page 30 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 28 Room Setup Step 3 Step 4. When the screen looks like Figure 29 you can click ‘Calibrate Center’ with the mouse. Figure 29 Room Setup Step 4 Step 5. When the screen looks like Figure 30 you can click ‘NEXT’ with the mouse.
- Page 31 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 30 Room Setup Step 5 Step 6. When the screen looks like Figure 31 you can click ‘Calibrate floor’ with the mouse. Note that as the headset is on the floor you do not need to enter a height in the field.
- Page 32 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 32 Room Setup Step 7 Step 8. When the screen looks like Figure 33 you can click ‘NEXT’ with the mouse. This will automatically close the room setup utility and you’re ready to run a scenario! Figure 33 Room Setup Step 8 Note.
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Page 33: Running A Scenario
When depressed, the left button under ‘Select Training Mode’ cycles through Single User – Multi-User. Single User is used for all scenarios where one operator is using the FLAIM Trainer™ system. No further selections need to be changed as the user will use the nozzle by default. -
Page 34: Select Simulation Button
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 35 Select Training Mode Button By default and standard for Single User Mode is Nozzle 7.2. Select Simulation Button The scenario Tab is used to control the majority of the user experience. Launching scenarios, enabling heat and enabling teleport are all controlled within this tab. - Page 35 700kPa. Figure 39 Select Video Scenario Button The FLAIM Trainer™ system has the ability to play instructional 360 degree spatially aware 3D videos. Please contact FLAIM Systems to inquire about the hardware required to record your own video content.
- Page 36 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Select a video file from the drop down menu and press ‘Run Video’ to play. FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright © 2018 www.flaimsystems.com...
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Page 37: Fault Finding
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 8. Fault Finding The following table contains a matrix of possible faults and solutions. Fault Solution The SCBA set does not turn on Ensure that the battery is connected firmly and is fully charged (by checking on charger or pushing the battery status button on the Milwaukee battery). - Page 38 FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Fault Solution I can’t see my nozzle Ensure that the tracking puck is turned on and showing a green LED. If showing a blue flashing light, hold the power button for ~5 seconds until it turns off and turn it on again.
- Page 39 On FLAIM Trainer™ Dual systems, please ensure that the correct transmitter has been selected. Restart the SCBA FLAIM Systems maintains a support team via email at support@flaimsystems.com and will respond within 24 hours for any further technical issues. FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright ©...
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Page 40: Battery Charging
9. Battery Charging SAFETY ADVICE: FLAIM Trainer™ has a number of batteries that must be charged and maintained for optimal usage. It is critical that all batteries are checked for damage before and after use and before and after charging. -
Page 41: Nozzle Battery Replacement
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 41 Tracker batteries connect to charger 9.3. Nozzle battery replacement The nozzle batteries are non-rechargeable standard off the shelf AAA batteries Figure 42. They can be replaced when the nozzle fails to connect. -
Page 42: Nozzle Puck Charging
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 Figure 42 Nozzle batteries behind tracking puck 9.4. Nozzle Puck charging The nozzle puck is charged via a micro USB cable supplied in the kit. This USB cable can be connected to a USB power brick or the USB port on the left side of the battery charger. -
Page 43: Safety
FLAIM Systems User Guide Version 2 10. Safety The safe use of the FLAIM Trainer™ is paramount. The following safety guidelines should be followed to ensure that trainees and support staff are protected at all times. SAFETY ADVICE: FLAIM Trainer™ is only to be used for firefighting training of emergency services personnel and first responders, and workforce, customer and community engagement. -
Page 44: Reel/Hose Line Forces
The batteries used by FLAIM Trainer™ are high capacity and should be treated with respect. Lithium Polymer batteries if punctured or treaded incorrectly can cause fire and injury. -
Page 45: Heat Suit
The heat suit system may be hand washed after the removal of the electronics box and heating pads. FLAIM Trainer™ has no user serviceable parts inside and if a subsystem is damaged or fails to operate as expected, please contact your nearest FLAIM representative for replacement components. -
Page 46: Adding New/Replacement Hardware
This section should only be required if you need to replace a damaged piece of hardware. FLAIM Trainer™kits ship fully paired to work out of the box. Connecting new hardware is accomplished by using the mouse to hover over the green ‘Nozzle Connection Window’... -
Page 47: Further Support
Figure 46 Looking for Tracking Puck and Paired! 15. Further Support Once again thanks for choosing FLAIM Trainer™ from FLAIM Systems as a part of your training solution. For further support, please contact your local distributor or agent in country during business hours or email support@flaimsystems.com...