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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SIMRIG SR2...
  • Page 2 SIMRIG AB Torkelsbohögsvägen 11 43741 Lindome Sweden info@simrig.se +46 760 22 45 50 October 11, 2021 For the most up-to-date version please visit: www.simrig.se...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning 2 Limitations 3 System Requirements 4 Parts List 4.1 Cables ......4.2 Hardware ..... . . 5 Electronic Control Unit 5.1 Fuses .
  • Page 4 10 Software and Drivers 10.1 First start ..... . . 37 10.2 Game configuration ....38 10.3 Profiles .

  • Page 5: Warning

    1 Warning Make sure no children or pets are in the vicinity of the motion system before and during operation. The actuators are very power full. The are able to inflict serious damage to both living creatures and things. After a long period of use the motors can get too hot to touch. Do not remove the covers.

  • Page 6: Limitations

    2 Limitations The SIMRIG SR2 is not a toy. Never let any children, seniors, or uniformed persons operate the SIMRIG SR2. The maximum load actuated by the SIMRIG SR2 shall never ex- ceed 225 kg. This includes the driver, the rig, and all accessories.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    A sim rig made of aluminium extrusion of size 40x40, 80x40, 120x40, 160x40. See www.simrig.se/hw for details. Maximum system load less than 225 kg (including driver, rig, and everything else actuated by the SIMRIG SR2.) A modern PC with: • Windows 10 (64-bit) •...

  • Page 8: Parts List

    4 Parts List • 4x SIMRIG SR2 Actuator • 1x SIMRIG SR2 Electronic Control Unit (ECU) • 1x 1000 W Power Supply Unit (PSU) • 1x Emergency stop • 4x Support brackets • 4x Vibration dampers 4.1 Cables • 1x 100-220V power cable (C13) •...
  • Page 9 • 8x Plastic end-cap • 8x 780x20x20 profiles • 8x Cable ties • 5x Cable binder 4 Parts List...

  • Page 10: Electronic Control Unit

    5 Electronic Control Unit The SIMRIG SR2 Electronic Control Unit (ECU) contains for motor controllers and all electronics necessary to interpret and act on motion commands sent by your PC. Figure 1: The SIMRIG SR2 ECU. 5.1 Fuses The ECU contains four Mini Blade fuses rated at 7.5 A. Replace- ments are available at your local automotive parts store.

  • Page 11: Ports

    In this mode the motors are more audible. Before overheating the ECU shuts down with an error code. 5.3 Ports Figure 2: Ports on the ECU. POWER Low-voltage power input (24V) Down-stream USB-port, connect to PC E-stop Emergency stop input Left-Front actuator output Left-Rear actuator output Right-Front actuator output...

  • Page 12: Actuator

    6 Actuator The SIMRIG SR2 contains four actuators. They are responsible for moving the rig. The max load for four actuators is 225 kg. The max load for a single actuator is 75 kg. The actuator contains a factory calibrated position sensor. Do not dissasemble.

  • Page 13: Power Supply Unit

    7 Power Supply Unit The SIMRIG SR2 Power Supply Unit (PSU) is responsible for converting mains voltage into 24 V DC. Locate with the SIMRIG logo facing upwards in a well-ventilate position away from your rig. Do not operate above 5000 m from sea level. Do not operate above 40 °C.

  • Page 14: Emergency Stop

    8 Emergency Stop The emergency stop is an important safety feature. It is required to install the emergency stop. The system will not operate without Activate the emergency stop by pressing the red button. The emergency stop stays active until released. Release the emergency stop by twisting the red button.
  • Page 15 Figure 5: The SIMRIG SR2 Emergency Stop. 8 Emergency Stop...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    9 Assembly Visit www.simrig.se/hw for detailed instructions. 9.1 Tools • Philips screwdriver • Flat head screwdriver • Plier • Metric Allen keys (2.5 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm) • Wrench (8 mm) 9.2 Measurements All measurements are metric unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 17: Install The 780X20X20 Aluminium Profiles

    9.4 Install the 780x20x20 aluminium profiles The SIMRIG SR2 actuators attach to your rig using 20x20 mm aluminium profiles and plastic support brackets. Start by attach- ing the 20x20 profiles to your rig. For ease of access, turn the rig upside-down.
  • Page 18 Insert a T5M5 T-nut and a T8M5 T-nut as indicated below. Re- peat this step eight times; twice for each 780x20x20 profile. Figure 7: Insert T-nuts in your rig and 780x20x20 profiles. Use a M5x8 and a M5x14 mm screw to hold the angle bracket in place.
  • Page 19 Brake off one alignment pin on each 20 mm bracket. Use a screwdriver. Twist until one of the alignment pins break off. Figure 9: Remove the alignment pins when attaching two per- pendicular profiles. Insert two T5M5 T-nuts into each 780x20x20 profile. Repeat this step eight times;...
  • Page 20 Attach the actuator using four M5X25 mm screws. Move the 780x20x20 profiles to fit the actuator’s width. Mount the actuator with the SIMRIG S-logo facing outwards away from the rig: Figure 11: An actuator attached to the 780x20x20 profiles. The rig is upside-down.
  • Page 21 Attach the end-caps to the 780x20x20 profiles. Attach the vibration damper. Do not use the SIMRIG SR2 without the vibration dampers attached. At this point all four actuator should be attached to your rig. Figure 13: All four actuators are attached to the rig. The rig is upside-down.

  • Page 22: Turn Around

    9.5 Turn around Turn the rig around and place it on the floor. It may not be level if one or more actuators are partially extended or retracted. This is fine. Figure 14: Rig viewed from rear. ECU mounted with USB-port to the left.

  • Page 23: Install The Electronic Control Unit

    9.6 Install the Electronic Control Unit Place the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) under the seat and attach it to the frame. Orient it with the lid of the ECU facing backwards with the USB-port on the left side. Attach the ECU to the frame with either: •...

  • Page 24: Install The Support Brackets

    9.7 Install the support brackets It is time to prepare the installation of the support brackets. This process is different for depending on your rig. 9.7.1 For 120x40 and 160x40 rigs Insert a T8M8 above each 780x20x20 profile. Use the third slot from the bottom.
  • Page 25 Attach the support using two M8x16 mm bolts. Repeat this step four times. Leave the M8x16 bolts loosely attached until the alignment is known. Figure 17: Attach the support bracket. 9 Assembly...
  • Page 26 Attach each actuator to its support bracket using a M5x25 mm screw, a M5 nut, a washer, and a plastic spacer. You will need to adjust the position of the support bracket to align with the actuator. Each actuator is attached to the support bracket with two M5x25 mm screws;...
  • Page 27 Go over all screws and nuts attached so far and tighten them. Tighten gently if the screw attaches to a plastic part. 9 Assembly...
  • Page 28 9.7.2 For 80x40 and 40x40 rigs Insert two T8M8 T-nuts below each actuator. Repeat this step four times; once for each actuator. Figure 19: Two T8M8 are inserted in-front of an actuator. 9 Assembly...
  • Page 29 Use the following hardware to attach the support to the rig and the actuator to the support. Repeat this step four times; once for each actuator. Figure 20: Two T8M8 are inserted in-front of an actuator. Congratulations! All actuators are now firmly attached to the rig.

  • Page 30: Install The Emergency Stop

    9.8 Install the Emergency Stop Attach the emergency stop to your rig using the supplied M4 screws and T-nuts. Locate the emergency stop in a easy-to-reach position. First, insert two T8M4 T-nuts into your rig at an easy to reach position.

  • Page 31: Electrical

    9.9 Electrical There is a total of six cables to connect: • four actuator cables from the ECU to each actuator, • a USB-cable from the ECU to the PC, • a low-voltage power cable from the power supply to the ECU, •...
  • Page 32 9.9.2 Attach low-voltage power cable Disconnect PSU from mains power. Connect the low-voltage power cable to the yellow connector in the top-left corner of the ECU. See Figure 2 for port names. Then connect the other end the PSU. Figure 23: An low-voltage power cable. 9.9.3 Attach actuator cables Connecting the four 8-pin cables between the ECU and the four actuators.
  • Page 33 Figure 25: The names of the four actuators. Connect to the cor- responding port on the ECU using 8-pin Molex cables. 9 Assembly...
  • Page 34 9.9.4 Cable management Do not stiffen cables with sleeves or similar modifications. Good cable management is very important for longevity. With proper strain relief wear and tear is avoided in connectors. It is absolutely paramount to attach each cable to a solid attachment point close to its connector.

  • Page 35: Adjustments

    Install cable ties close these locations: • on the Molex cable as it attaches to the actors (see Figure 26,) • on the Molex cable as it enters the ECU, • on the Power cable as it enters the ECU, •...

  • Page 36: Software And Drivers

    SN: XXXXXXXX SWEDEN The serial number is located in the bottom left corner (XXXXXXXX in the example above.) Download and install SIMRIG Control Center. During installation make sure to also install these software dependencies: • FTDI Drivers • Visual Studio Runtime Figure 27: Installer for SIMRIG Control Center.

  • Page 37: First Start

    10.1 First start Go ahead and start SIMRIG Control Center. It must always run in the background while using the motion system. This is what you will see when you start the program for the first time: Figure 28: SIMRIG Control Center when first started.

  • Page 38: Game Configuration

    10.2 Game configuration Some games do not work directly. They require setup. See the online instructions manual at www.simrig.se/sw for more details. 10.3 Profiles Each vehicle is assigned a unique profile. The purpose of a profile is to control how simulated forces are converted into motion.

  • Page 39: Axis Tester

    The resulting profile tries to maximize the range of motion while minimizing clipping. See the online instructions manual at www.simrig.se/sw for more details. 10.4 Axis tester It is possible to test the system without a game using the Axis Tester.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    11 Maintenance Always disconnect mains power from the power supply prior to maintenance, disassembly, or assembly. Always disconnect USB from ECU prior to maintenance, dis- assembly, or assembly. 11.1 Cleaning Keep clean with dry cloth. Do not use cleaning products that are electrically conductive such as water and metal brushes.

  • Page 41: Technical Support

    12 Technical Support A detailed instructions manual for SIMRIG Control Center is available online at www.simrig.se/sw. 12.1 Manufacturer SIMRIG AB Web www.simrig.se Email info@simrig.se Phone +46 760 22 45 50 We answer the phone between 9:00 and 16:00 Swedish time (CET.) We speak English and Swedish.

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