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- Page 1 FLAIM Trainer ™ User Manual June 2020 Copyright © 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview What’s in the Box Quick Start Guide Hardware Setup Tracking Hardware Instructor Viewing Hardware The SCBA Set Hose Reel The Nozzle Half Facemask Heat Suit Turning the System On Turning the System Off Using the Instructor Tablet Starting the Application Setup Tab Room Setup Running a Scenario... - Page 3 11.5 Heat Maintenance 12.1 SCBA mask 12.2 Batteries 12.3 SCBA 12.4 Head Mounted Display (HMD) 12.5 Heat Suit Travel Advice and Warnings FLAIM Trainer Duo Setup Adding New/Replacement Hardware 15.1 Connect hardware 15.2 Re-pairing the tracking puck Further Support Contents...
- Page 4 Figure 1: The FLAIM Trainer system Figure 2: Standard packaging for the FLAIM Trainer system Figure 3: Standard packaging of support components Figure 4: Standard packaging of the SCBA, VR headset and half facemask Figure 5: Standard packaging of the hose reel...
- Page 5 Figure 43: Nozzle batteries behind tracking puck Figure 44: Nozzle puck charging via micro USB cable Figure 45: FLAIM Trainer Dual remote control for switching video sources Figure 46: SteamVR Software Figure 47: Looking for Tracking Puck and Paired! Contents...
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Page 6: Overview
Giving you the ability to train and develop their skillset in a safe environment with immersive, repeatable and realistic fire scenarios. The FLAIM Trainer can also be used to train the public in the dangers of fire and allow them to appreciate the work that you do. - Page 7 FLAIM Trainer provides firefighters the capacity to train situations and scenarios that are: • inherently unsafe and difficult to reproduce; • no longer possible due to environmental, community and regulatory constraints; • incur significant training cost in time, people and assets.
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Page 8: What's In The Box
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:... - Page 9 Figure 3: Standard packaging of support components Charging leads iPad - SCBA Battery charger underneath USB charger and Hose Reel country specific adaptors Power cable Tracker batteries Nozzle Tracking Puck SCBA Batteries...
- Page 10 Figure 4: Standard packaging of the SCBA, VR headset and half facemask Tripods SCBA VR Headset...
- Page 11 Figure 5: Standard packaging of the hose reel 2x Tracker battery power supply Keyboard Nozzle/Branch Hose Reel power supply HDMI receiver VIVE controller Mouse Hose Reel 2x VIVE tracking hardware...
- Page 12 Description Picture SCBA including main computer and VR Headset Heat Suit Tripod for mounting tracking hardware Force feedback Hose Reel TFT G-Force Nozzle/Branch...
- Page 13 Description Picture Half face SCBA mask and lung demand valve Instructor iPad VIVE tracking hardware VIVE Tracking - Puck Standard power cable for powering tracking hardware from battery bank...
- Page 14 Description Picture iPad charging cable USB cable for nozzle tracking puck charging Swivel mount for VIVE tracking hardware installation Tracker batteries Tracker Battery – power source...
- Page 15 Description Picture Tracker Battery Adapters – brackets for power source HDMI receiver Main SCBA batteries Mouse for user setup – initial *Mouse may appear different to image shown VIVE controller (for future AR instructor use)
- Page 16 Description Picture USB Rapid travel charger (country specific) for charging VIVE controller, puck and iPad. Milwaukee battery charger for both tracker batteries and main SCBA battery charging (country specific power plug supplied) Instructor and upgrade keyboard (not used in general operation) Hose Reel Power Supply VIVE Tracker room mounting hardware...
- Page 17 Description Picture Country specific Hose Reel power cable USB VIVE controller and HDMI Receiver power cable HDMI extension cable...
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Page 18: Quick Start Guide
This training area should be cleared of all furniture, not contain large mirrors or highly reflective surfaces and should not be in direct sunlight. The tracking system used by FLAIM Trainer relies on Infrared Light (IR) and tracking performance can be degraded in certain conditions. - Page 19 Please ensure that there is at least one red light (out of a possible 4) on the power adaptor before beginning a scenario. The trackers should be placed at diagonal corners of the training space at a height of ~2m (6ft).
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Page 20: Instructor Viewing Hardware
3.3 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. -
Page 21: The Scba Set
3.4 The SCBA set The SCBA set is a self-contained virtual reality computer with built-in head mounted display. The system is powered by a high-capacity lithium power tool battery installed within the cylinder. The main system battery is installed by clipping the battery into the lower half of the SCBA cylinder. -
Page 22: Hose Reel
3.5 Hose reel Figure 13: Connect the hose reel to a standard power socket 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 and is supplied with a country specific IEC lead (standard computer lead). -
Page 23: Half Facemask
The suit will automatically regulate heat zones - proportional to the position and orientation of the firefighter to 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 functionality. -
Page 24: Turning The System On
4. Turning the system on Congratulations! The system hardware is now assembled and you’re ready to begin using the system. The order of turning on the system is not absolutely critical; however, it is best to follow the below steps to ensure fault finding is easier if you experience problems. For guidance, refer to the following figures for the locations of all power buttons and switches. - Page 25 Step 2. Connect the tracker batteries, ensuring that there is sufficient charge. Figure 18: Step 2. Connect two trackers Step 3. Turn on/ensure the HDMI receiver is connected (making sure the power- light is blue). Figure 19: Step 3. Ensure HDMI receiver is powered Step 4.
- Page 26 Step 5. Turn on the nozzle puck (single press of power button). Figure 21: Step 5. Short press to power on nozzle puck Step 6. Wake up/turn on the iPad. Figure 22: Step 6. Power on or wake iPad. Step 7. Note If when waking up the tablet the instructor software is still Connect the heat suit...
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Page 27: Turning The System Off
5. Turning the system off To turn the system off, work backwards through steps in section 4. Powering off. Note All of the individual battery powered components will automatically turn themselves off when their battery level is depleted to protect the batteries. If the system does not turn on, shows a low battery indicator or does not function as expected. -
Page 28: 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. When launched, the FLAIM Trainer Instructor station currently look like... -
Page 29: Setup Tab
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. This button can be pressed any time and the nozzle connector will usually connect within 10 seconds. - Page 30 Figure 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. Figure 27: Room Setup Step 2 Step 3.
- Page 31 Figure 33: Room Setup Step 8 Note Step 9. Click ‘Restart Flaim Systems’ on the ipad to get back If the software alerts that the headset is into main operating mode not visible, please move it briefly to wake it up and try again.
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Page 32: 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 33: Select Simulations Tab
7.2 Select Simulations Tab The Simulations Tab is used to control the trainee’s Figure 36: Select Simulation Scenario experience. Launching scenarios, enabling heat and enabling teleport are all controlled within this tab. Under the Simulations Tab there is a list of all installed scenarios. - Page 34 Figure 39: Analysis Tab The instructor can monitor the system’s battery power levels, Heat Suit temperature and the trainee’s air usage on this tab.
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Page 35: After Action Review
Tick off standard competencies as supplied by FLAIM • Add or remove learning outcomes that are saved for future training sessions. Please contact FLAIM Systems at info@flaimsystems.com to understand options for saving this data to your organisation’s learning management system. Figure 40:... -
Page 36: Fault Finding
9. Fault finding The following table contains a matrix of possible faults and solutions. Fault Solution Ensure that the battery is connected firmly and is fully charged (by The SCBA set does not checking on charger or pushing the battery status button on the turn on Milwaukee battery). - Page 37 Fault Solution iPad app doesn’t load or The SCBA isn’t turned on or hasn’t finished loading (~40 seconds) shows a white screen The hose reel is not powered Restart the computer and the iPad app I can’t see my nozzle Ensure that the tracking puck is turned on and showing a green LED.
- Page 38 Ensure correct power supply and USB lead are used to power the system. Incorrect power supply can cause intermittent loss of video. For FLAIM Trainer Duo 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...
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Page 39: Battery Charging
Figure 41: Main battery charger connection 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 40: Nozzle Battery Replacement
10.3 Nozzle battery replacement Figure 43: Nozzle batteries behind tracking puck The nozzle batteries are non-rechargeable Figure standard off the shelf AAA batteries They can be replaced when the nozzle fails to connect. 10.4 Nozzle puck charging The nozzle puck is charged via a micro USB cable supplied in the kit. -
Page 41: Safety
FLAIM Trainer is only to be used for firefighting training of emergency services personnel and first responders, workforce, customer and community engagement. FLAIM Trainer must not be used for operational or actual firefighting, live fire training using gas fired, carbonaceous or other fuelled fire training, in wet conditions or where... -
Page 42: Travelling With Batteries
11.1 Travelling with batteries 11.3 Weight The SCBA sets weigh ~11kg and should not be The batteries used by the FLAIM Trainer system are designed to be transported in their protective worn by users with back problems. Generally, if case when travelling by road. -
Page 43: Maintenance
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 distributor or agent for... -
Page 44: Travel Advice And Warnings
In addition to travel advice about batteries (see Safety – Travelling with batteries), when travelling with the FLAIM Trainer system on aircraft it is important to notify check-in staff about the equipment. When X-rayed, the SCBA sets look like operational sets and as such airline staff often assume that the sets are pressurised. -
Page 45: Flaim Trainer Duo Setup
14. FLAIM Trainer Duo Setup The FLAIM Trainer Duo setup is identical to the single user system. Two units are placed in the tracking area, side by side, and calibrated using the standing room setup. As there are two users working in close proximity it is important that they stay within their own safety zones (depicted as a blue circle on the floor) to ensure that they do not collide with each other in the ‘real’... -
Page 46: Adding New/Replacement Hardware
15. 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. 15.1 Connecting hardware You can connect new hardware by using the iPad ‘Settings Tab’ and selecting ‘Advanced Settings’. -
Page 47: Further Support
Figure 47: Looking for Tracking Puck and Paired! 16. Further support Once again thanks for choosing FLAIM Trainer 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... - Page 48 flaimsystems.com info@flaimsystems.com Copyright © 2020...