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FLAIM Systems User Guide

Version 2

FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd

2018

www.flaimsystems.com

FS-FT-UM2019.2

User Manual

FLAIM Trainer™

Version 2

May 2019

Summary of Contents for FLAIM Trainer

Page 2: ...rning the System Off 25 6 Using the Instructor Tablet 26 6 1 Starting the Application 26 6 2 Setup Tab 27 6 3 Room Setup 27 7 Running a Scenario 33 7 1 Select Training Mode 33 7 2 Select Simulation Button 34 8 Fault Finding 37 9 Battery Charging 40 9 1 Main battery charging 40 9 2 Tracker battery charging 40 9 3 Nozzle battery replacement 41 9 4 Nozzle Puck charging 42 9 5 iPad Charging 42 10 Safe...

Page 3: ...018 1 www flaimsystems com 11 2 Batteries 44 11 3 SCBA 44 11 4 Head Mounted Display HMD 44 11 5 Heat Suit 45 12 Travel Advice and Warnings 45 13 FLAIM Trainer Dual Setup 45 14 Adding New Replacement Hardware 46 14 1 Re pairing the tracking puck 46 15 Further Support 47 ...

Page 4: ...wo trackers 23 Figure 19 Step 3 Ensure HDMI receiver is powered 24 Figure 20 Step 4 Power on SCBA Backpack short press 24 Figure 21 Step 5 Short press to power on nozzle puck 25 Figure 22 Step 6 Power on or wake instructor tablet 25 Figure 23 Instructor tablet home screen 26 Figure 24 FLAIM Trainer instructor software 27 Figure 25 Basic room setup configuration 28 Figure 26 Room Setup Step 1 29 Fi...

Page 6: ...d fire fighters to develop their skillsets in a safe repeatable and realistic way Of course the FLAIM System can also be used to train the public in the dangers of fire and allow them to appreciate the work that you do 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 comm...

Page 7: ...aimsystems com 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 Standard packaging for the FLAIM Trainer system ...

Page 8: ...y Ltd Copyright 2018 1 www flaimsystems com Part Number Quantity Description Picture 1 SCBA Backpack including main computer and virtual reality headset 1 Heat suit 2 Tripod for mounting tracking hardware 1 Force feedback hose reel 1 TFT G Force Nozzle ...

Page 9: ...laimsystems com Part Number Quantity Description Picture 1 Half face SCBA mask and lung demand valve 1 Operator control tablet 2 Vive tracking hardware 1 Nozzle tracking puck 2 Standard power cable for powering tracking hardware from battery bank 1 Power cable for tablet charging ...

Page 10: ... Part Number Quantity Description Picture 1 Power cable for nozzle tracking puck charging 2 Swivel mount for Vive tracking hardware installation 2 Tracker batteries 2 Tracker Battery Power Source 2 Tracker Battery Adapters Brackets for power source 1 HDMI receiver 2 Main SCBA backpack batteries ...

Page 11: ...ar different to image shown 1 Vive wand for future AR instructor use 1 Charge plug country specific for charging want puck and tablet 1 Milwaukee Battery charger for both tracker batteries and main SCBA battery charging country specific power plug supplied 1 Instructor and upgrade keyboard not used in general operation 1 Hose Reel Power Supply 2 Vive Tracker room mounting hardware ...

Page 12: ...ight 2018 1 www flaimsystems com Part Number Quantity Description Picture 1 Country specific Hose Reel power cable 1 Country specific power cable and power adaptor for tracker charging and HDMI receiver power supply may be a different brand 1 HDMI extension cable ...

Page 13: ...Systems User Guide Version 2 FLAIM Systems Pty Ltd Copyright 2018 1 www flaimsystems com Figure 3 Standard packaging of support components Figure 4 Standard packaging of the SCBA VR headset and half facemask ...

Page 15: ...rdware Tracking is achieved using the Vive lighthouse system from HTC A pair of trackers are installed that define the maximum training space allowable for the user to train in At present the system supports a training area of 6 x 6m 20 x 20ft or a total distance between the two trackers of not more than about 7m 23ft This training area should be cleared of all furniture not contain large mirrors ...

Page 16: ... shown in Figure 7 the tracking system is plugged into the power receptacle Once assembled the system can be placed into position at diagonal corners of the training space and powered on by connecting the battery to the system Please ensure that there is at least one red light our of a possible 4 on the power adaptor before beginning a scenario ...

Page 17: ...a The trackers should be placed at diagonal corners of the training space at a height of 2m 6ft The sensor face should be angled down at an approximately 30 degree angle as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 trackers installed on tripods angled at 30 degrees Note When installed and powered on both trackers should show a power led on the front window ...

Page 18: ...10 Instructor viewing hardware Power is supplied to the HDMI receiver from the included USB Power supply supplied with the system or by plugging the attached micro USB lead into the USB port on most newer TV s and projectors The system is a commercial unit and has been trialled with a number of televisions and projectors with great success Some systems cannot supply enough power from their in buil...

Page 20: ... Figure 13 and is supplied with a country specific IEC lead standard computer lead If operating correctly a system power light will show under the Hose Rewind button above the power connection Figure 14 Figure 13 Connect the hose reel to a standard power socket Figure 14 Hose rewind and system power The hose reel also requires a solid connection to an immovable object to provide force feedback to ...

Page 21: ... or double pressed or the puck will need to be re paired refer section 14 1 Figure 15 Nozzle face showing batteries installed and tracking puck Figure 16 When installed the puck should look like this The batteries in the nozzle 2 x AAA should last a month or more of continuous use Please remove the tracking puck when not in use and store separately as this will ensure that the battery life is opti...

Page 22: ...supplied power cable to the magnetic connector on the top of the SCBA cylinder The suit will automatically power on and connect to the SCBA In the software on the iPad Heat On must be selected for the suit to generate heat The suit will automatically regulate heat zones proportional to the position and orientation from the fire in the virtual scenario Not all scenarios generate the signals require...

Page 23: ...laimsystems com Figure 17 Step 1 Power to hose reel Step 2 Connect the tracker batteries see Error Reference source not found ensuring that there is sufficient charge Figure 18 Step 1 Connect two trackers Step 3 Turn on ensure the HDMI receiver making sure the power light is blue ...

Page 24: ...Copyright 2018 1 www flaimsystems com Figure 19 Step 3 Ensure HDMI receiver is powered Step 4 Turn on the SCBA backpack short press to power button Figure 20 Step 4 Power on SCBA Backpack short press Step 5 Turn on the nozzle puck single press of power button ...

Page 25: ...tructor tablet Figure 22 Step 6 Power on or wake instructor tablet Step 7 Connect the heat suit to the SCBA set via magnetic connector Note If when waking up the tablet the instructor software is still shown please close and re open the software by double clicking the home button and swiping up to close the currently running program or by relaunching the application from the home screen This is al...

Page 26: ...le iPad as the main interface for controlling all aspects of the simulation after initial hardware setup Once awake or turned on the tablet screen should look like Figure 23 Figure 23 Instructor tablet home screen If the tablet shows anything else it s best to double tap the home button and close any open applications by swiping the active application up See https youtu be 0pTAM3Cgs I for a video ...

Page 27: ... 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 2 Room Setup Used to configure a new room space on first start up in a new location See below 3 HideVR used to hide the standard SteamVR window 6 3 Room Setup The following section shows an operator how to ca...

Page 28: ...h the hose reel at the 6 O clock as shown in Figure 25 The position and orientation of the SCBA set is not important just that the headset is facing to the front of the room when the hose reel is behind you Figure 25 shows the base of one of the tracker tripods In this room tracker 2 is at the bottom right of picture out of frame Figure 25 Basic room setup configuration STEP 1 The TV or projector ...

Page 29: ...24 This will launch the VR room setup utility as shown in 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 When the screen looks like Figure 28 you can click NEXT with the mouse ...

Page 30: ...opyright 2018 1 www flaimsystems com Figure 28 Room Setup Step 3 Step 4 When the screen looks like Figure 29 you can click Calibrate Center with the mouse Figure 29 Room Setup Step 4 Step 5 When the screen looks like Figure 30 you can click NEXT with the mouse ...

Page 31: ...30 Room Setup Step 5 Step 6 When the screen looks like Figure 31 you can click Calibrate floor with the mouse Note that as the headset is on the floor you do not need to enter a height in the field Figure 31 Room Setup Step 6 Step 7 When the screen looks like Figure 32 you can click NEXT with the mouse ...

Page 32: ...up Step 7 Step 8 When the screen looks like Figure 33 you can click NEXT with the mouse This will automatically close the room setup utility and you re ready to run a scenario Figure 33 Room Setup Step 8 Note If the software alerts that the headset is not visible please move it briefly to wake it up and try again ...

Page 33: ...r Dual this mode should be left unchanged 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 Multi User sets the primary operator to use the nozzle while the secondary user default...

Page 34: ...io Tab is used to control the majority of the user experience Launching scenarios enabling heat and enabling teleport are all controlled within this tab Figure 36 Select Simulation Scenario Button The list underneath the Select Simulation Button displays a list of all presently installed scenarios Once selected the user can then click the Run button to launch the selected scenario Scenarios may ta...

Page 35: ...ssure and by extension hose force can be controlled by the Pump Pressure button Default pump pressures are 400kPa 550kPa and 700kPa Note that when 700kPa is selected there is significant force applied to the user and this setting should not be used for more than a few minutes The hose reel system is not designed for long duration operation at 700kPa Figure 39 Select Video Scenario Button The FLAIM...

Page 37: ...onfirm that it is depressed and that the power light on this switch light comes on after 5 seconds The SCBA set turns off or restarts Ensure that the battery is fully charged Ensure that the operating temperature does not exceed 30 degrees Celsius 85 degrees Fahrenheit iPad app doesn t respond to button presses Restart the app by double clicking the home button and swiping up Re run the app from t...

Page 38: ...en it must be recharged Headset isn t tracking headset is grey Ensure that the two trackers are installed correctly and powered on Each tracker battery should have at least 1 red light Make sure that the headset has a clear line of sight to at least one tracker at all times Restart the SCBA if tracking doesn t return Tracking is off or I feel tall short Ensure that the trackers have not been moved...

Page 39: ...ew Replacement Hardware Instructor view does not show on TV Ensure the HDMI receiver is powered and shows a white or green power light Ensure correct source is selected on the TV Projector Move the SCBA closer to the receiver This system is an off the shelf video sender and is susceptible to RF noise Change locations or restart SCBA if picture is not restored by trying the above Ensure correct pow...

Page 40: ...stored charged or maintained Please treat them with respect and only charge them under supervision in a safe area Failure to manage batteries may result in damage to FLAIM Trainer 9 1 Main battery charging The main battery is connected to the charger by sliding it into its charge bay The main battery should be fully charged within 60 minutes and last 60 70 minutes of solid use Figure 40 Main batte...

Page 41: ...Copyright 2018 1 www flaimsystems com Figure 41 Tracker batteries connect to charger 9 3 Nozzle battery replacement The nozzle batteries are non rechargeable standard off the shelf AAA batteries Figure 42 They can be replaced when the nozzle fails to connect ...

Page 42: ...SB cable supplied in the kit This USB cable can be connected to a USB power brick or the USB port on the left side of the battery charger When fully charged the power light should show a solid white colour The nozzle puck should last 8hrs and charge within 1 hour Figure 43 Nozzle puck charging via micro USB cable 9 5 iPad Charging The iPad should be charged using the included lightning cable after...

Page 43: ...ck with your airline before travel as some airlines require pre approval for batteries of this capacity to travel SCBA Battery Capacity 18V 6Ah 108Wh x 2 Tracker Battery Capacity 12V 4Ah 48Wh x 2 10 2 Charging Batteries All batteries should be charged under supervision with appropriate fire protection in place Dry Chemical Extinguisher Batteries should be charged in an open area ideally on a cemen...

Page 44: ...er connector or by clicking heat off in the iPad application 11 Maintenance 11 1 SCBA mask The half facemask should be removed from the SCBA backplate and regulator assembly after each use and cleaned as per departmental decontamination standard operating procedures Ensure that the mask is thoroughly dry before re attaching to the FLAIM Trainer system as damage to the breath detection system can o...

Page 45: ...en assume that the sets are pressurised In order to reduce travel delay it is best to show inform staff prior to check in All batteries should also be removed from the support case and carried on board the aircraft 13 FLAIM Trainer Dual Setup The FLAIM Trainer dual setup is identical to the single user system Two units are placed in the tracking area side by side and calibrated using the standing ...

Page 46: ...as it should not be needed in normal operation 14 1 Re pairing the tracking puck If the nozzle tracking puck is accidently placed into pairing mode depicted by a blue flashing LED or if the puck light remains blue during operation and the nozzle isn t depicted in the training scenario it may need to be re paired to establish connection with the FLAIM Trainer Step 1 Using the mouse right click on t...

Page 47: ...igure 46 Looking for Tracking Puck and Paired 15 Further Support Once again thanks for choosing FLAIM Trainer from FLAIM Systems 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 ...

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