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TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2
January 2013
Trivinci delivers user guides
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© Trivinci Systems, LLC
TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2, January 2013
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  • Page 1 TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2 January 2013 Trivinci delivers user guides exclusively in soft format © Trivinci Systems, LLC TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2, January 2013 Page 1 of 42...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TRU4orce Software ..............................5 Installing TRU4orce ..............................6 Configuring Your TRU4orce System........................8 Recording Video Data Sessions ..........................9 Updating Your TRU4orce System Software ......................11 TRU4orce Cameras............................... 12 TRU4orce Microphone ............................14 TRU4orce Data Sources ............................15 Standard Data ................................15 OBD-II Data ................................
  • Page 3 0 – February 2011 15/02/11 Document release v1.1 – June 2011 28/06/11 Minor typographical revisions v1.2 – January 2013 17/01/13 Revisions required relative to updated system hardware © Trivinci Systems, LLC TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2, January 2013 Page 3 of 42...

  • Page 4: Tru4Orce System Overview

    TRU4orce System Overview TRU4orce combines the power of video from up to four high-res cameras with automatically synced data in one easy-to-use video data system. Coupled with TRU4orce Analyzer software, the TRU4orce system is the most powerful mobile recon and security video system available to help teams analyze routes and evaluate threats.

  • Page 5: Tru4Orce Software

    LED functions. TRU4orce Analyzer TRU4orce Analyzer driver development software is our analysis pack which plays synchronized video along with synchronized route map and data traces, including speed and route map; other data traces are optional and can be added as the project requires.

  • Page 6: Installing Tru4Orce

    TRU4orce system. To attach a connector, position the connector with the white arrow on top, push connector on to TRU4orce video data system; the connector has been successfully attached and locked when the connector “clicks” into place.
  • Page 7 Install OBD-II interface (optional) or CAN/ECU interface (optional) or analog/digital sensor(s) (optional)  Connect OBD-II cable to vehicle OBD-II port and to OBD-II module.  Connect the USB cable from the USB type B connector on the OBD-II module to the TRU4orce system USB input.  Connect cables ...

  • Page 8: Configuring Your Tru4Orce System

    <25% Configuring Your TRU4orce System You can configure your TRU4orce system to automatically power on and off, and to automatically start and stop recording on speed and time triggers. You can also change your video quality settings and camera layout.

  • Page 9: Recording Video Data Sessions

    Insert a blank SD, select the SD, and click OK to save the update file to SD. Copy Configuration Update File to TRU4orce System  Power on your TRU4orce system and wait until the system is ready.  Insert SD into the TRU4orce system.
  • Page 10  video.avi.rki, a proprietary index file Note: If you use Import, TRU4orce Analyzer will append the above nomenclature to a folder that is created using the Name field from the Import menu. TRU4orce produces video and data files independently, which gives maximum flexibility to configuring gauge overlays and exported video files.

  • Page 11: Updating Your Tru4Orce System Software

    When system has booted up and is ready, your system has been properly updated.  Delete system update file(s) from SD before attempting to record a video data session to that media. In addition to automatic alerts in TRU4orce Analyzer, you can manually determine if you’re using the latest system software: ...

  • Page 12: Tru4Orce Cameras

    TRU4orce Cameras There are many types of TRU4orce cameras, here are two common types: Mini-bullet Mini-square  Mini-bullet delivers highest resolution (550 TV lines) camera in a waterproof enclosure; appropriate for external mounting (e.g., roof-top).. Includes standard L-bracket.  Mini-square delivers highest resolution (550 TV lines) camera in a lightweight package. Excellent camera for inside most vehicles.
  • Page 13  Connect camera to one of the four camera inputs on the TRU4orce system.  Connect an external monitor (e.g., portable DVD player) to the video out port on the TRU4orce system.  Video out cables are available at www.TRU4orce.com.

  • Page 14: Tru4Orce Microphone

    Do not put Loctite on the lens threads. TRU4orce Microphone TRU4orce’s microphone is extremely durable and picks up an exceptional range of audio, including conversation, radio, and engine noise. TRU4orce system software includes built-in Automatic Gain Control, which adjusts audio levels automatically to maintain a constant sound level.

  • Page 15: Tru4Orce Data Sources

    TRU4orce Data Sources TRU4orce offers data sources for all types of data requirements, covering a range of driver inputs (brake, throttle, steering) and vehicle inputs (speed, RPM, temps, pressures). There are four different major types of data sources, the traces of which are automatically displayed in TRU4orce Analyzer: ...
  • Page 16 Connect the other end of the OBD-II connector to the TRU4orce OBD-II Interface (serial connector).  Connect the USB B connector to the other end of the TRU4orce OBD-II interface (USB B port).  Attach USB connector to the i) USB connector with supplied cable, or ii) Remote/Operator control connector (with special cable, please contact TRU4orce).

  • Page 17: Ecu And Sensor Data

    OBD-II data channel from the vehicle’s ECU; the ECU responds with data value). ECU and Sensor Data To acquire data from vehicles with ECUs, or to acquire analog sensor data, please contact TRU4orce for more information. Data Sources Quick Reference...

  • Page 18: Tru4Orce Software

     Click Finish to automatically start TRU4orce Analyzer. Updating TRU4orce Software When you open TRU4orce Analyzer, there may be an alert message that indicates a software update is available. There are two types of TRU4orce software updates:  TRU4orce system software updates (see Updating Your TRU4orce System Software for more info).

  • Page 19: Menus And Main View

     Help, for checking for software updates TRU4orce Analyzer Shortcut Keys TRU4orce provides a number of helpful shortcut keys; shortcuts are identified by letters to the right of each menu label. How to View All Shortcut Keys To view a complete list of shortcut keys: ...

  • Page 20: Importing And Opening Tru4Orce Sessions

     Click Import.  After an outing has been imported, it will appear in the list of outings in the Open window (see next section). © Trivinci Systems, LLC TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2, January 2013 Page 20 of 42...
  • Page 21  If you copy your files from SD directly to a folder on your PC (i.e., you don’t use Import), you will need to point TRU4orce Analyzer to the folder(s) in which your session folders reside.  Select File->Open and click on Scan to navigate to the folder with the sessions.
  • Page 22 Four Main Areas of a TRU4orce Session There are four main areas of a TRU4orce session:  Video player, which plays video synchronized with data  Data graph, which displays data traces synchronized with video  Route map, which shows the route ...
  • Page 23 How to Expand and Shrink TRU4orce Windows Each of the four areas in a TRU4orce Analyzer session can be expanded to provide more information. To expand a TRU4orce area:  Click on the Maximize button in the top right-hand corner of each of the four areas To restore a TRU4orce area back to its original size: ...

  • Page 24: More About The Video Player

    More About the Video Player Video Player is one of the four main areas of a TRU4orce session. TRU4orce’s video player provides:  Video playback control  Interval number and time  GPS date and time stamp (date and time) ...
  • Page 25 How to Add, Move and/or Remove Gauges TRU4orce Analyzer displays animated gauge overlays that can be added or removed from the video player. To add or remove a gauge to/from the video player:  Select Configure->Gauge Manager  Click on pull-down menus to select gauge (preview is displayed in thumbnail and on video player) ...
  • Page 26 Move the red line on the accelerometer gauge thumbnail to the direction in which connectors on the TRU4orce system are pointing (i.e., if system is installed with connectors facing the front of the vehicle, point the red line to the top (i.e., north) ...

  • Page 27: More About The Route Map

    More About the Route Map Route Map is one of the four main areas of a TRU4orce session. TRU4orce’s route map provides:  Bird’s eye graphical view of the route  Graphical indicator of vehicle position on route  Corresponding data for vehicle position on route ...
  • Page 28 Toggling Different Route Map Views In addition to standard view, Route Map offers three other types of views:  Satellite  Roadmap  Terrain © Trivinci Systems, LLC TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2, January 2013 Page 28 of 42...
  • Page 29 TRU4orce Analyzer assesses data for each session and automatically assigns a start line on the route map. TRU4orce Analyzer uses the start line to establish times and intervals (configured by the user). The start line is indicated by a blue arrow, which also displays the direction of travel of the vehicle on the route.

  • Page 30: More About The Data Graph

    More About the Data Graph Data Graph is one of the four main areas of a TRU4orce session. TRU4orce’s data graph provides:  Color-coded data traces for acquired data  Selection pane for turning data traces on/off  Vertical and horizontal scales, with corresponding values ...
  • Page 31 How to Add or Edit Data Traces TRU4orce Analyzer automatically displays a selection pane and all available data sources for each session. To add or edit data traces:  Review the available data traces in the selection pane  ...

  • Page 32: More About Session Info

    More About Session Info Session Info is one of the four main areas of a TRU4orce session. TRU4orce’s session info provides:  Information about the session  Intervals for circular routes  Interval times (for circular routes)  A – Video thumbnail with player controls ...
  • Page 33 Start/finish at same point Start/finish at same point implies that a route starts and finishes at/near the same GPS point; if the route has multiple “laps,” TRU4orce Analyzer also enables the user to establish intervals. To edit session info: ...

  • Page 34: Using Export To Create Video Files With Data Overlays

    Export a session to a video file (e.g., MPEG) for posting to secure Web site for sharing  Crop and save part of a session (e.g., critical part of the route) for continued use with TRU4orce Analyzer How to Export TRU4orce Video with Gauges To export video: ...

  • Page 35: Using Crop And Save As

    Using Crop and Save As… to Edit and Save Parts of a Session Crop and Save As… enables the user to edit and save selected part(s) of a TRU4orce session with all of the session’s corresponding video and data for additional analysis or for distribution to other interested parties. Crop and Save As…...

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Vibration: 6g @ 0-1KHz random pattern  Compliant with FCC part 15 Class B, and current CE standards  12v DC, 1Amp (15W max)  Locking power connector © Trivinci Systems, LLC TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2, January 2013 Page 36 of 42...
  • Page 37 Capture double stream at 5.0 Mbps 1 hour = 4.4 GBs Membrane Panel Control Buttons  Membrane switch panel with click/button feedback  Power on/off  Record/stop record © Trivinci Systems, LLC TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2, January 2013 Page 37 of 42...
  • Page 38 Operating temperature: -10°C ~ 45°C / 14°F ~ 122° F  Storing temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F  Sensitivity: 0.2 lux/F=2.0 (high-res) © Trivinci Systems, LLC TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2, January 2013 Page 38 of 42...
  • Page 39 High-Res GPS External GPS antenna with magnetic base for rapid attachment to vehicle; antenna terminated with 15-foot cable for connection to TRU4orce video data system.  10Hz sample rate  30Hz interpolated  GPS position accuracy: <2.5 m, horizontal ...

  • Page 40: Trouble-Shooting

     If TRU4orce sessions are on an SD card, try running Windows CHKDSK on the attached media. If SD card was removed from TRU4orce while system was writing to the card, the ends of the video and data files may need to be repaired;...
  • Page 41 512MB RAM  75GB HDD Note that while this minimum specification PC will run TRU4orce Analyzer well most of the time, it will slow when opening large outings. Data and Data Sources What is the sampling rate for analog sensors? All data is sampled at 30Hz to match the 30FPS video frame rate.
  • Page 42 No special cameras required for HD export. HD export feature allows you to place both streams on a 1920x1080 canvas, and add a graphical background. © Trivinci Systems, LLC TRU4orce System User Guide v1.2, January 2013 Page 42 of 42...

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