Geomagic Geomagic Phantom Premium 1.56DOF, Device Manual

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Premium 1.56DOF/1.5HF6DOF Device Guide 1-1
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Chapt er 1
Getting Started
This guide covers the currently shipping Phantom Premium haptic device. The
information contained in this manual was current at the time of publication. Visit
www.sensable.com for the latest information.
This chapter describes the following:
• The contents of the shipping box
• The Phantom Premium haptice device
• System Requirements
• The proper handling of the Phantom Premium haptic device
Contents of the Shipping Box
If you are purchasing a Phantom device for the first time, in your shipping box you should
find the following:
• The Phantom Premium haptice device: The Phantom device uses high-fidelity
force feedback to make it possible to touch and manipulate virtual objects.
• The Phantom Premium Device Guide: Describes the process of connecting the
haptic device as well as how to work with the device including proper handling,
troubleshooting, and device specifications.
• The Phantom Device Driver Installation Guide: Describes the process of installing
the device drivers.
• Parallel Port Cable: This cable is used to attach the computer’s parallel port to the
Phantom Premium or, one unit to another. The cable is an IEEE 1284 EPP cable with
a ferrite bead that provides an impedance at 100mhz of 199 ohms or greater.
• Universal Power Supply: The power supply can be used on any standard circuit,
using the supplied power cord.
• Power Cord: The power cord connects the Universal Power Supply to the wall outlet.
• (Optional) Accessory Bag: Contains thimble gimbal and stylus. May contain the
encoder gimbal if ordered. The encoder gimbal must be installed before connecting
the device to your PC. See "Appendix F: Installing/Removing the Encoder Gimbal"
for information. The accessory bag may also contain the Pinch end effector(s)
(thumb-pad and/or scissors) if they were ordered (6 DOF only). Note that these
attachments must be installed before connecting to the PC. For more information, see
"Appendix G: Working with Pinch End Effectors."