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  • Page 1 MPIC-Slope User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2016. Riverside MFG LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written consent from Riverside. This software product, including the manual and media, is copyrighted and contains proprietary information that is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Revision Log Revision Date Author Affected Section/s Description 12/10/15 Z. Bearss Initial Release...
  • Page 4 All operators MUST read and understand this manual and the warnings and cautions set forth herein prior to using this product. Riverside MFG LLC is not responsible for injuries, damages, issues or problems resulting from the failure to observe the precautions, warnings, and instructions in this manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ......................................9 Chapter 3 – Quick Start .................................... 10 Installation ......................................10 Easy Setup Guide ....................................10 Chapter 4 – Using the MPIC-Slope ................................12 Installation ......................................12 Connector Description ................................12 Momentary Switch Input ................................ 12 External Siren Output ................................12 Installing the MPIC-Slope ...............................
  • Page 6 Chapter 5 – Data Logger ..................................30 Data Logging ......................................30 Installation of MPIC-Slope Data Logger Software ........................30 Connecting the MPIC-Slope to the MPIC-Slope Data Logger Software .................. 33 Download the MPIC-Slope Memory ............................34 Data Logger Download File ..............................35 Clear the MPIC-Slope Memory ...............................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    PART NUMB MPIC-Slope Overview The MPIC-Slope Gauge offers a compact and ruggedized solution for providing real time pitch, roll, slope, and/or grade data for direct sunlight and low ambient light environments. This gauge can be controlled through simple gesture recognition commands.

  • Page 8: Customer Support

    If you find you need to contact Riverside Mfg., LLC. directly, customer service representatives are available by phone from 8:00am to 4:30pm (Eastern Time), Monday-Friday. To contact us by phone, call (260) 637-4470.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Mpic-Slope Summary

    Chapter 2 – MPIC-Slope Summary Features The MPIC-Slope has the following features: • 5 home screens to choose from that display slope, pitch, and/or roll • Gesture recognition for settings navigation plus supports an external input • Audible and visual slope warnings with programmable set points •...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 - Quick Start

    Unless there is already a 2” hole that the MPIC-Slope firmly fits into, the next step is to cutout the hole for the MPIC-Slope using the cutout template. Make sure to use proper safety equipment and tools to make the cutout.
  • Page 11 In order to get to the calibration screen in the settings menu, perform the following: Finally, to finish the calibration process, perform the following: Now you are set to use your MPIC-Slope.

  • Page 12: Chapter 4 - Using The Mpic-Slope

    The MPIC-Slope output can be connected to an external siren. When the slope goes beyond the audible alarm set point and the audible alarm is set to “ON”, the MPIC-Slope output will sound the external siren. The tone of the external siren will be an Installing the MPIC-Slope approximately 60 Hz tone.

  • Page 13: Power Up

    Next, install the mating connector harness. Unless there is already a 2” hole that the MPIC-Slope firmly fits into, the next step is to cutout the hole for the MPIC-Slope using the cutout template.

  • Page 14: Safety Notifications

    Safety Notifications The MPIC-Slope contains safety features that help prevent applications from going on too high of a slope. Two of the safety features include the audible alarm and the visual warning. These warnings will be triggered when the slope is equal to, or greater than, their set points.

  • Page 15: Gesture Recognition "Hold

    Gesture Recognition “Swipe” To perform a gesture recognition “Swipe”, the user has to guide their hand from the bottom of the MPIC-Slope to the top making sure they went over every gesture window on the way up like in figure 4.3. This motion should be in a slow, steady pace. The orientation of your hand does not affect the “Swipe”.

  • Page 16: Configuration

    Settings Menu Overview The settings menu allows you to configure the MPIC-Slope to be your own device. The settings menu contains a location bar at the top, which is 7 squares that represent the 7 settings screens. The filled in square is your current location in the settings menu. The settings menu also uses inactivity timers that will bring the MPIC-Slope back to the home screen.

  • Page 17: Navigating The Settings Menu

    As you navigate the settings menu, the settings menu location bar will update depending on which screen the MPIC-Slope is located on. The settings menu wraps around, so if the MPIC-Slope is on the last screen of the settings menu...

  • Page 18: Audible Alarm Enable

    Audible Alarm Enable The audible alarm setting is located on the 1 page of the settings menu. If the audible alarm is disabled, the external siren will not go off even if the slope reaches the audible alarm set point. To disable the audible alarm, perform a gesture recognition “Hold”...

  • Page 19: Audible Alarm Set Point

    1. Perform a gesture recognition “Hold” for 3 seconds or until the set point number starts flashing. If the user changes their mind, wait for the MPIC-Slope to time out in 30 seconds to go back in the settings menu.
  • Page 20 2. The user will have to do a gesture recognition “Swipe” until the set point is the wanted value. 3. To save the set point value, perform a gesture recognition “Hold” for 3 seconds or until the number stops flashing.

  • Page 21: Visual Alarm Set Point

    1. Perform a gesture recognition “Hold” for 3 seconds or until the set point number starts flashing. If the user changes their mind, wait for the MPIC-Slope to time out in 30 seconds to go back in the settings menu.
  • Page 22 2. The user will have to do a gesture recognition “Swipe” until the set point is the wanted value. 3. To save the set point value, perform a gesture recognition “Hold” for 3 seconds or until the number stops flashing.

  • Page 23: Calibration

    When calibrating the module, it should be at a level position that is considered a slope of 0, and it should not be in motion or have any vibration. If the MPIC-Slope is installed on a vehicle, make sure the vehicle is in accessories mode because if it is running it will vibrate the module.
  • Page 24 3. Perform a gesture recognition “Hold for 3 seconds or until the “calibration successful” screen is flashing. Warning: If the MPIC-Slope is not completely still for a calibration, the calibrated value can be off which can result in non-desired slope readings. The module should not be in motion and should not be vibrating.

  • Page 25: Home Screen Selection

    The home screen setting is located on the 5 page of the settings menu. The MPIC-Slope can only display one home screen at a time, so it gives you the option of choosing the home screen that will be the most helpful for the application you need it for. There is a total of 5 home screens to select from.
  • Page 26 To change the home screen of the MPIC-Slope: 1. Perform a gesture recognition “Hold” for 3 seconds or until the screen changes. If the user changes their mind, wait for the MPIC-Slope to time out in 30 seconds to go back in the settings menu.
  • Page 27 The circle that is filled in is the home screen that is currently being shown. 3. Perform a gesture recognition “Hold” for 3 seconds or until the MPIC-Slope exits the settings menu and goes to the new home screen.

  • Page 28: Reset To Factory Default

    If you perform a gesture recognition “Swipe”, it will exit back to the settings menu. b. The MPIC-Slope will time out in 30 seconds to go back in the settings menu. 2. Perform a gesture recognition “Hold” for 3 seconds or until the “factory default successful” screen.

  • Page 29: Exit Settings Menu

    Exit Settings Menu There are two ways to exit the settings menu: 1. If the MPIC-Slope is inactive for 30 seconds in the settings menu, it will exit the settings menu and go to the home screen. 2. On the 7 page of the settings menu, perform a gesture recognition “Hold”...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5 - Data Logger

    The memory has a potential of saving upwards of 72 hours’ worth of pitch and roll data. The MPIC-Slope Data Logger Installation of MPIC-Slope Data Logger Software Software requires Windows XP or greater.
  • Page 31 4. If you want to add a desktop icon be sure the check the “Add Desktop Icon” checkbox and click next. 5. Choose the destination folder and press Install. The destination folder is where the software will be installed.
  • Page 32 6. Wait for the software to finish installing. 7. If you want the software to open right away, check the “Run MPIC-Slope Data Logger 1.0.3” checkbox. Press Finish.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Mpic-Slope To The Mpic-Slope Data Logger Software

    3. Remove the 4 screws on the back of the MPIC-Slope. 4. Plug in the Micro USB cable to the mating connector on the back of the board inside the MPIC-Slope and the USB into the 5. Wait for the drivers to finish installing. It should only take a few minutes.

  • Page 34: Download The Mpic-Slope Memory

    Download the MPIC-Slope Memory 1. Make sure the MPIC-Slope is connected by looking at the MPIC-Slope Data Logger software and making sure there is a green bar that says “Connected” next to the “MPIC-Slope Connected” label shown in figure 5.3.

  • Page 35: Data Logger Download File

    Data Logger Download File The first part of the Data logger download file contains all the current settings for the MPIC-Slope module. The trigger settings are the audible and visual set points. The “Audible Alarm Setting” is the audible alarm enable setting. The calibration values are both set behind the scenes when the MPIC-Slope module is calibrated.

  • Page 36: Clear The Mpic-Slope Memory

    Clear the MPIC-Slope Memory Clearing MPIC-Slope’s memory will completely wipe it of anything that was data logged. Upon power up, the MPIC-Slope will start up with the factory settings configuration. This is different from factory reset in the settings menu because the clear memory will also erase all the pitch and roll data.
  • Page 37 4. Erasing the memory will take about 1 minute. 5. MPIC-Slope Data Logger will display “Memory Erased Successful!” when it is complete.

  • Page 38: Chapter 6-Glossary

    Chapter 6—Glossary Glossary of Terms Download - In computer networks, to download means to receive data to a local system from a remote system, or to initiate such a data transfer. Examples of a remote system from which a download might be performed include a webserver, FTP server, email server, or other similar systems.

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