Summary of Contents for contactile PapillArray Tactile Sensor Development Kit v2.0
- Page 1 PapillArray Tactile Sensor Development Kit (v2.0) Installation and Operation Manual Document #: PTSDK_2.0_MAN_DEC21 December, 2021...
- Page 2 Document #: PTSDK_2.0_MAN_DEC21 Foreword Information contained in this document is the property of Contactile Pty Ltd. and shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written approval of Contactile Pty Ltd. The information herein is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment on Contactile Pty Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.3.3 Sensor Cable (v2.0) ....................7 3.3.4 USB Cable (v2.0) ....................... 7 3.3.5 Contactile USB Flash Drive ..................8 Installation ..........................9 Precautions ........................9 Mounting the sensor ....................... 9 Mounting the Controller ....................9 Connecting the sensor(s) and Controller ................. 9 Powering up the Controller and sensors................ -
Page 4: Introduction
Figure 1.1, connected to a laptop running the visualisation software. Figure 1.1 – The PapillArray Tactile Sensor Development Kit (v2.0). Laptop not included. This document contains the installation and operation manual for the PapillArray Tactile Sensor Development Kit (v2.0). www.contactile.com Page 4... -
Page 5: Safety
Development Kit version of the PapillArray. However, bias removal in software prior to operation is necessary, and it is recommended that biasing is performed each time the sensor is known to be unloaded. www.contactile.com Page 5... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Installation is covered in Section 4. 3.2 Unpacking Check the shipping box and components for damage during shipping. Any damage should be reported to Contactile Pty Ltd. Standard components of the Development Kit are: • 2x PapillArray Tactile Sensor (v2.0) •... -
Page 7: Sensor Cable (V2.0)
Figure 3.3 – The Sensor Cable (v2.0) NOTE: The sensor cable comprises part of the calibrated sensor. Changing the length or type of the cable can affect the calibration. Check with Contactile when making cabling changes to ensure your system’s calibration will not be affected. -
Page 8: Contactile Usb Flash Drive
Document #: PTSDK_2.0_MAN_DEC21 3.3.5 Contactile USB Flash Drive The Development Kit comes with a Contactile USB flash drive containing manuals, software, and legal documents. The USB flash drive is shown in Figure 3.5. Figure 3.5 – The Contactile USB Flash Drive A summary of the contents of the USB flash drive are described in Table 3.1. -
Page 9: Installation
Each sensor is connected to the Controller via a sensor cable. The sensor cable is connected to the Controller into one of the sensor ports (labelled SEN0 and SEN1). The sensor cable must be routed so that it is not stressed, pulled, kinked, cut, or otherwise damaged throughout the full range of motion. www.contactile.com Page 9... -
Page 10: Powering Up The Controller And Sensors
Data transmission between the Controller device and the host computer (i.e., laptop, PC) is via a serial connection emulated on the USB connection, visible as a COM port on the host computer. www.contactile.com Page 10... -
Page 11: Software And Algorithms
A Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) is provided for basic post-installation testing and general demonstration of sensor operation. This GUI can be found on the Contactile USB flash drive which was shipped with the Development Kit. The executable file is located in the folder ‘SOFTWARE/VIS’ in the root directory. -
Page 12: Maintenance
Controller. The sensor cables and connectors are not designed to be user serviceable. Contact Contactile for options on repairing or replacing cables and connectors.
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