GOLF SIMULATOR V7
Installation & Maintenance Manual English version July 30, 2001
Copyright This documentation is owned by SAS Société Nouvelle Visiotics© and is protected by French copyright laws and international treaty provisions. You may not provide copies of the documentation to others without prior written permission of SAS Société Nouvelle Visiotics ©.
Handling Precautions Please read this manual carefully and each peripheral manual before mounting your simulator and keep the manuals handy for future reference. If the handling precautions are not followed, damage to components and peripherals of the simulator may result—which may avoid your warranty.
WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE, ELECTRONIC SHOCK, DAMAGE AND MISOPERATION, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO LIQUID OR SEMILIQUID, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND GAZ. DON’T TOUCH THE LAMPS: VIDEO PROJECTOR LAMPS, PRACTICE MAT LIGHTS AND INFRARED LAMPS. SERIOUS BURNS COULD RESULT.
CAUTION (Electric shock) •
To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
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DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET OF MAIN UNIT, MULTIPLEXOR AND POWER BOX, THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. ALL SERVICING MUST BE DONE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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To disconnect the power cable or signal cable, always pull it by the plug. Never pull on the cable itself as this may cause fire or electric shock.
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Pulling or inserting the plug with wet hands may cause electric shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Installation 1. 2. 3. 4.
Place the simulator on a flat, level, surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke or steam can harm internal components. Handle all the peripherals carefully. Dropping, bumping or jarring can damage internal components; Qualified persons only, in the area during the installation.
Power supply Handle all the cables carefully and avoid excessive bending. A damaged cord can cause electric shock or fire. Don’t unplug/plug any drive cables when the power is on to prevent electric shock and damage. Once the power source is turned off, do not turn it on within 5 minutes have passed. Don’t carry the main unit, the multiplexor and the power box powered. Don’t touch the connectors while the power is on.
CLEANING UNPLUG THE SIMULATOR BEFORE CLEANING. Don’t drop any materials or liquid such as water into the components when cleaning.
The touchscreen, the video projector, the sensors Clean the LCD screen of the touchscreen, the lens video projector and the lenses sensor periodically with an enclosed Cleaning Cloth or a soft dry cloth. Don’t use tissue paper etc. because these will damage these accessories. Stains on the cabinet can be removed with a cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solvent. Then wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong detergents or solvents such as thinner, benzine, abrasive cleaner, spraytype cleaner, wax, acid or alkaline solvent. These will damage the LCD screen, the lens video projector and the lenses sensor. Do not scratch or rub the LCD screen, the lens video projector and the lenses sensor with a hard object.
The screen Remove periodically the ball stains on the screen of the simulator with water, soap and brush.
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Specifications Dimensions in m:
6.7 x 4.5 x 3.0 (L / l / H)
Dimensions in ft:
22.1 x 14.8 x 10.0 (L / W / H)
Weight:
440 Kg (970 lbs)
Electric Consumption:
2000 W
EEC Standards:
pending
FCC Standards:
pending
Power:
220 V / 50 Hz single-phase + earth 110 V / 60 Hz with optional Visiotics transformer
Canvas & Artificial Turf:
M1 certified (flame-proof/retardant)
Booth Structure:
certification pending (earthquake)
Operating temperature:
10 to 35°C
For regular use Avoid using the simulator in locations that are: Extremely hot or cold. (from +10 to +35°C) Humidity, salty air. Near heat sources or direct sunlight Exposed to moisture or dust. Exposed to hard vibration. Avoid hard physical shocks to the main unit and all the peripherals.
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Table of contents Introduction
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Construction of the simulator frame
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Detection strips assembly Main lower assembly Upright assembly Main upper assembly Rear roof assembly Front upper horizontal bar assembly Ridge assembly Cameras supports assembly Technical platform assembly Horizontal lower screen bar assembly Position the horizontal lower screen bar Upright screen assembly Upper horizontal screen bar assembly Position the canvas clamps Place the screen Front apex and back apex assembly
Practice Mat Lights 1. 2.
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Installation Maintenance
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Connecting the components
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
List of cables Video Projector & Practice mat lights Linear cameras and Infrared lights Touchscreen & Replay camera Club Keyboard, Mouse & Computer Keyboard Power Box Computer Multiplexor Turn the simulator on Modem (optional extra) Computer, Power Box & Multiplexor connections
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Mounting the canvas 1. 2. 3.
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Inside front canvas assembly Inside back canvas assembly Place the outside front canvas
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Mounting the frame cap
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Mounting the video projector
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Mounting the cap’s canvas
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Mounting the touchscreen
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Adjustments & calibration
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Tools Detection system overview Display signals and adjustment of sensors. Calibration Starting the simulator
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Replacement of Infrared Lights
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Replay camera
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1. 2.
Installation Adjustment
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Carpet et putting
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Club Keyboard
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1. 2.
Installation Calibration
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Trouble shooting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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Detection Touchscreen Club Keyboard Replay camera Practice mat lights Video projector Power box Computer Problems occurring during the game Miscellaneous Appendix
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Introduction Welcome ! You are about to discover the world’s most realistic, fun and powerful indoor golf system. Developed in conjunction with golf professionals, The System incorporates the Rules of Golf. It gives you amazing ball trajectories and results of ball spin. You are drawn onto the course and see everything happen in real time! Whether you are a beginner or a low-handicap golfer, you will optimize your performance as never before!! The System gives you total freedom of when and how to play. Better yet, it uses cuttingedge military and space technologies to outperform all other golf simulators: 3D graphic images, fully modeled environments of actual courses and extremely accurate ball trajectory means that your golfing experience with The System feels like the real thing!
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Simulator frame construction Necessary Tools : 1 stepladder, 4.5 / 5 mm “Allen Key”, 10 / 13 / 16 mm spanner. Number of people : 1 Time for installation : 1h
1. Detection strips assembly
2. Main lower assembly
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3. Upright assembly
WARNING: DON’T LOCK the upright joints with the grub screw. Reference mark: 102 112.
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4. Main upper assembly
WARNING: DON’T LOCK the upright joints with the grub screw. Reference mark: 102 111 & 102 112.
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5. Rear roof assembly
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6. Front upper horizontal bar assembly
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7. Ridge assembly
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8. Cameras supports assembly
WARNING: LOCK the upright joints with the grub screw with the “Allen Key”. Reference mark: 102 112.
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9. e Tchnical platform ass embly
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10. Horizontal lower screen bar assembly
WARNING: Don't lock the clamps.
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11. Position the horizontal lower screen bar
Position the rubber pads. Reference mark: 102 406
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12. Upright screen assembly
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13. Upper horizontal screen bar assembly
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WARNING: REMEMBER to attach safety strip to the screen frame: RISK OF COLLAPSE.
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14. Position the canvas clamps
WARNING: Don't lock the clamps.
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15. Place the screen When handling screen ensure you wear clean gloves.
Insert the rod in the sleeve of the screen.
Fix the clamps on the rod and screw.
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Position the shock cords.
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When positioning shock cords (reference marks: 102 408 and 102 409), start at the top and work down the uprights.
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16. Front apex and back apex assembly
Assemble apex cross bars by unscrewing then rescrewing parts (reference marks: 102 103, 102 104, 102 127, 102 109 and 102 126) into position.
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Practice Mat Lights 1
Installation
There are 2 flexible arms with 12 v down lights attached, they must be screwed into the sockets on the frame above the front section of the simulator (reference mark: 102 127). They must be fixed into position before the front inner canvas is applied. The lights must then be connected to the sockets on the video projector cable. (see chapter “Connecting the components”)
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Maintenance
To change a lamp that is broken there is a spring clip in front of the lamp, remove this and the lamp will drop out. Reverse the process for fitting a new bulb.
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Connecting the components 1
List of cables Make sure you have received everything listed below. If there is anything missing or incomplete, contact your dealer.
Designation Reference Quantity Cable for projector and practice mat lights SGA 301 604 1 4m length cable for linear camera SGA 203 103 4 Infrared lights cable Replay camera cable
SGA 201 391 SGA 301 302
4 1
Mouse / keyboard extension cable Main supply cable DC power cable (12V & 5V)
NEG 400 001 SGA 301 910 SGA 301 911
2 1 1
Power supply cable 220V AC Multiplexor cable
SGA 201 107 SGA 201 105
2 1
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Video Projector & Practice mat lights 1. Location The Practice mat lights: inside simulator.
2. Connections •
The Practice mat lights: Connect the light bulbs onto the two ceramic sockets of practice mat light cable. The Computer and the Power Box: See chapter 11.
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Linear cameras and Infrared lights 1. Location
Shifting from a sensor to an other. Cameras, linear camera cables and multiplexor inputs are marked from #1 to #4. See location of cameras on the illustration.
2. Connections •
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Connect the one end of each linear camera cable to the corresponding camera. Connect the one end of each Infrared lights cable with an Infrared light unit connector (of "Mate-N-Lock" type).
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Touchscreen & Replay camera 1. Locations The Touchscreen: in the front right side of simulator. The Replay Camera: in the right side of simulator, at shoulder height.
2. Connections • •
The Replay Camera: Plug the female power connector of replay camera cable to the camera power plug. Connect replay camera coaxial cable to the replay camera.
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Club Keyboard, Mouse & Computer Keyboard 1. Locations The Mouse and the keyboard: on the floor, in the front right side of simulator. The Club Keyboard: on the floor, under practice mat lights.
2. Connections •
The mouse and the keyboard: Connect the mouse and keyboard to their respective extension cables.
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Power Box: 1. Location Inside simulator, on the top at the back.
2. Connections • • • • • • • • •
Insert female IEC end of the main supply cable into the " Main Power Input " plug. Insert bended plugs of Infrared lights cables into " Infrared Light " sockets. Insert bended plug of the cable for practice mat lights into " Practice Mat Lights " socket. Connect blue 9-Pin D-Sub of DC power cable to " DC Power Input " plug. Insert green plug of Replay camera cable into " Replay Camera " socket. Insert green plug of touch screen extension cable into " Touch screen " socket. Plug male IEC end of the cable for projector into " Video projector " socket. Plug male IEC ends of power supply cables into " P.C. " and " Multiplexor " sockets. Optional extra : connect modem power supply cable to " Modem " plug.
Power box plugs
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Computer: 1. Location Inside simulator, on the top at the back.
2. Connections • • • • • • • • • • •
Connect the other end of power cable to the mainframe AC input. Connect multiplexor cable 80-Pin SCSI connector to acquisition board connector. Connect touchscreen cable yellow 9-Pin D-Sub connector to COM1 serial port. Plug touchscreen cable ivory 15-Pin mini D-Sub connector into graphics board first output. Plug projector cable black (or silvered) 15-Pin mini D-Sub connector (in the same side as male CE 22 end) into graphics board second output. Insert projector audio jack into sound board speaker output. Connect DC power cable blue 15-Pin D-Sub connector with female 15-Pin D-Sub plug (do not confuse with joystick port). Connect Club Keyboard cable 15-Pin D-Sub connector with sound board joystick port. Connect second end of replay camera coaxial cable to coaxial BNC input of “Picolo” acquisition board. Connect mouse and keyboard extension cables to the mainframe corresponding plugs. Optional extra : connect modem 9-Pin D-Sub connector to COM2 serial port.
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Computer plugs
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Multiplexor 1. Location Inside simulator, on the top at the back.
2. Connections • • •
Plug the other end of power cable into multiplexor AC input. Connect the multiplexor cable other end (50-Pin SCSI connector) with "sortie" plug (MDR 50 Output—to Dipix board). Connect the second end of each linear camera cable to multiplexor camera's inputs. Take care to ensure conformity of cameras numbers (located on multiplexor inputs and on cable connector shells).
Multiplexor plugs
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Turn the simulator on 1. Location The " Main Power Input " switch: inside simulator, between front and rear inner fabrics.
2. Connections •
Equip free end of main supply cable with a suitable grounded plug (220V AC - 16 A) and connect it on the power outlet near the simulator.
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Turn the simulator on with the " Main Power Input " switch.
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10 Modem (optional extra) 1. Location Inside simulator, on the top at the back.
2. Connections • •
Connect the other end of modem power supply cable. Link up the modem with a phone plug.
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11 Computer, Power Box & Multiplexor connections 1. Video Projector, Practice mat lights, Linear cameras & Infrared lights
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2. Touchscreen, Replay camera, Main supply & Power supply
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3. Club Keyboard, Mouse, Computer Keyboard, Multiplexor, DC Power & Power supply
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Mounting the canvas 1. Inside front canvas assembly Make sure that all the cords‘ buckles are put up (installed).
1. Place Front canvas on the ridge Place the canvas as near as possible to the front. Put the cord (little cord) in the hook.
2. Place White rods (length: 3,2 m) Insert the rods in the sleeve in each side ends of the canvas. Put them in full lock on back part.
3. Position the bottom of the canvas Place the canvas as near as possible to the front of the simulator. Fix the front clamps on the rods and screw. (reference marks: 102 603) Take shape the rod with the big clamp fixed on the step out bar (reference mark: 102 114) and screw. Check that the rod is in contact with the first detection strip. Check the skirt of the canvas protects the ramp of the detection strip. Tools: 5 mm Allen Key and 10 mm spanner.
4. Position the canvas on the upper sides. Place the canvas as near as possible to the front of the simulator. Put the cord in the hook. Tighten the cord and tie it up on the front bar of the main lower (reference marks: 102 101 & 102 102). Fix the cords on the lower step out bar and on the upper step out bar. Tie up the horizontal and vertical linking shock cord in up and down. Tool: Stepladder
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Insert the rods in the sleeve
Put the cord (little cord) in the hook
Place the canvas as near as possible to the front of the simulator
Position the bottom of the canvas.
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Inside back canvas assembly
Make sure that all the cords‘ buckles are put up (install).
1. Position the canvas on the rear roof Tool: stepladder.
2. Position the rods (length: 1,45 m) Insert the rods in the sleeve in each side ends of the canvas.
3. Position the bottom of the canvas Fix the clamps on the rods. Position the back skirt on each side of the back detection strip and fix the skirt on the screen. Screw the clamps and make sure that the rods are correctly placed (plated) on the floor, between the two detection strips. Tools: 5 mm Allen Key and 10 mm spanner.
4. Position the canvas on the upper sides Fix the cords‘ buckles on the upper bars. Make sure that the vertical seams are perpendicular with the floor. Get the canvas over the screen and fix the back cords ‘ buckles on the upper bars. Insert the cords in the hooks, tighten and tie up the cords on the lower bars. Tool: stepladder.
5. Junction between inside front and back canvas Fix the hooks on the vertical and horizontal shock cords. Fix the horizontal and vertical cover parts with the Velcro. Tool: stepladder.
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Screw the clamp
Check that the rod is in contact with the first detection strip
Check the skirt of the canvas protects the ramp of the detection strip
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Take shape the rod with the big clamp fixed on the step out bar
Fix the cords‘ buckles on the upper bars.
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3. Place the outside front canvas Make sure that all the cords‘ buckles are put up.
Position the front of the canvas For installing the external canvas you must start with the front part of the simulator before mounting the cap’s frame. You must start by laying the canvas on the floor around the front three sides of the simulator to insure it in the right position. Clip the apex part of the canvas first and work your way around the sides of the simulator. Make sure that the canvas is exactly central all the way round the sides. Clip the top of the canvas first to make sure it is correct and then attach the lower canvas. Tool: stepladder.
Position the back of the canvas For the back of the simulator start again by laying the canvas out on the floor. Start from either side by fixing the first top clip and the fastening of the Velcro between the front and back external canvases. After this work your way round the back on the simulator until you meet up with the opposite side front canvas. If the canvas is central to the back of the simulator then you may attach the lower fixings. Tool: stepladder.
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Mounting the frame cap Tools: 6 mm Allen Key and 13 mm spanner , Stepladder. Number of people : 2
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Mounting the video projector Tools: Stepladder and 13 mm spanner For the adjustment, see the video projector manual.
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Mounting the cap’s canvas Tool: stepladder.
1. Open out the canvas on the floor in front of the simulator. 2. Slide the canvas up over the cap from the front to the back (over the video projector). 3. Pull each cord at the corners of the cap to tighten the canvas. 4. Tie each cord tight around the corner of the cap’s frame.
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Mounting the touchscreen
1.
First attach the touchscreen. Bracket socket to the front right lower tube (fig. 1). 2 x bolts in tube.
2.
Insert the cables through the socket followed by the touchscreen bracket (fig. 2)
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Adjustment & calibration 1
Tools :
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1 central punched bar 2 lateral punched bars 2 full metal sheets (for sensor calibration) 3 mm Allen key. (for sensor adjustment)
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Detection system overview 1. Principles
A. Strike pad B. First detection barrier C. Second detection barrier D. Screen
D C
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B
Detection system description
The ball is struck from the Strike pad (A) to the Screen (D). The ball goes through the first and second barrier. Each detection barrier gives ball position and time within the barrier. In order to calculate ball position, each barrier must be calibrated. A software named MAPDET manages those operations. The system also needs a correlation between ball position within the barriers and ball display position on the screen. This is accomplished by special adjustment of the video projector.
2. Description There are different modes for the MAPDET program. 1. 2. 2. 3. 4.
Signal display Full detection Putting detection Detection calibration Display calibration
5.
Null state
Display the signals from sensors Enter in detection mode on the 2 barriers Enter in detection mode on the second barrier Calibrate the barriers Show a grid to calibrate the video projector and test ball positions in the barriers Nothing is done in this mode
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3. Display signal and adjustment of sensors. 1. Display MAPDET program Display MAPDET window. The MAPDET program manages all the detection parts: Detection, Signal Display and Calibrations. It starts automatically with the golf simulator software. There are two ways to access this program: • Use the PC keyboard, hit [ALT] +[TAB] to access to MAPDET. •
On the touchscreen, push “OPTIONS”, then, push “SERVICE”, you can see a keyboard.
On this keyboard, push “M”, like MAPDET, then confirm the order by the key [ENTER]. You can see the signals. You are in full detection.
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For each adjustment, you can see the signals on the screen. For this option, in the menu Display select Swap MAPDET to video / touch or type [S] touch on keyboard and valid. Display Menu
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In the menu Detection select Display signals or [V] touch. You can see the signals for the first barrier (cameras 1 and 2). In this mode, the program displays signals from sensors. One barrier only is updated (the one with the green bar on the right side). To update the signals of the other barrier, change the display signals using the Swap barrier command. (See illustration “Display Menu”).
Detection Menu
The displayed signals on this example are of good quality. There are four types of information given for each signal: • Current signal (in red) • Reference signal (in purple) • Axis and limits (in yellow) • X & Y position between the current signal (in red) and the vertical red line (placed using mouse).
1st barrier displayed signals
To the right of each signal is a zoom of a small section of the video signal. The area is selected by pressing the left button of the mouse on the desired portion of the signal.
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2. Sensor adjustment procedure WARNING: In the menu Detection select End Detection [F] otherwise no adjustment can be done.
a)
Settings overview
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This setting is used to fit the sensor field of view on the vertical and horizontal detection strips. 1. Front Right Sensor (first barrier) 2. Front Left Sensor (first barrier) 3. Rear Right Sensor (second barrier) 4. Rear Left Sensor (second barrier)
Sensors position in the simulator
Avoid touching the sensor lenses. Ensure that each lens is at its maximum aperture and that there is nothing on the barriers. At this time, you can adjust the position for the sensor 1 and the sensor 2 of the first barrier.
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b) The first barrier
Sensor side view •
Start adjustment on sensor 1 (on the right) : 1. First, unlock the locking screw (see illustration “Sensor side view”) 2. Tighten the sensor adjustment wheels to adjust the position of the sensor. (see illustration “Sensor front view”). When you turn the wheels, you can increase or decrease the level of signal.
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The s e ns or ad jus tme n t is complete when the signal is above the yellow line like illustration “Display signal 1st barrier” page 49. The signal is not necessarily similar to the example. Most important is that it is always over the yellow line.
Sensor front view
Adjust sensor 2 (on the left) in the same way as sensor 1.
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The second barrier When sensors 1 and 2 are adusted, change the displayed signals to second barrier (Menu Display select Swap barrier command [B]). The two lower signals should move a little. You can see the level of signals for sensors number 3 and 4. See illustration ”Display signal 2nd barrier” below. The green bar on the right shows that the 2nd barrier is selected. Adjust the sensors number 3 (right) and number 4 (left). 2nd barrier displayed signals
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Calibration
Equipment needed: • 2 x 2250 mm x 100 mm Felt strips (vertical) • 1 x 3200 mm x 50 mm Felt strip (horizontal) Reflective tape
1. Installation of the calibration tools It would be better to begin by the first detection barrier (the nearest to the hitting mat). It is nevertheless possible to calibrate only the second barrier, for example when sensors N° 3 or N° 4 have been set up. •
Take one of the 100 mm wide strips and attach the Velcro on one end to the Velcro on the top of the vertical detection barrier. Then repeat the process on the opposite side (Ensure that the felt covers the strip).
Then take the thin (50 mm) felt strip and center it on the horizontal detection barrier. Please note that there is an odd number of reflective strips on this calibration strip and the center reflective strip should be aligned with the center of the horizontal detection barrier.
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2. Checking the 26 peaks Check that 26 peaks are available for each sensor. It is very important to count them from the right to the left. The right one corresponds to the hole at the bottom of the sensor. To be sure of it, hide this hole, the peak must disappear.
26 peaks
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If a 27th peak appears on the left, ignore it, the computer stops counting at 26.
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If parasite peaks appear between the « normal » peaks, make them disappear. For that, you generally have to hide the part that reflects that parasite light.
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In case of missing peak, identify which one it is, and find what hides the light that cannot be seen by the sensor. Most often, this is due to: weak signal, wrong direction for infrared light (lightening the side of the tape), piece of canvas in front of the camera.
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The bottom of the peaks must be steep: if a parasite signal enlarges it, make this signal disappear (hide the part that reflects too much, or reduce the aperture of the sensor lenses, and do not forget to open them full again at the end of calibration).
3. Starting calibration In the Detection menu of MAPDET, select Calibration. It is possible to start calibration by typing [E] touch on keyboard, too. (See illustration “Detection Menu” page 54) A window « calibration OK » appears. In that case, calibrate the 2nd barrier, if not already done. In the other case,( “calibration error” ), check the preparation according to chapters “Sensor adjustment procedure” & “Calibration”, then start calibration again. However, do never take into account the messages into the error window.
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4. Checking the calibration Once the 2 barriers have been calibrated, select the yellow test card in MAPDET Menu Display then Display Calibration [M] . (See illustration “Display Menu” page 54) This mode displays a grid on the screen. It’s for checking if the ball position within the barriers is correct. The red square is the ball position in the first barrier; the purple dot is the ball position in the second barrier; the blue dot is the return ball position in the second barrier. (This last one is not useful here, just for calibration of ball spin.)
Calibration screen •
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Checking the first barrier : Start full detection ( in the menu Detection select Full detection [D]). Roll the ball through the first barrier, just in the middle. Then read the values on the top right of the screen (XB1 and YB1). XB1 must be lower than 0.01 m and YB1 must be equal to 0.021 m. For YB1 value, a variation of ± 0.01 m is tolerate. Checking the second barrier: Start putting detection ( in the menu Detection select Putting detection [P]). Roll the ball through the second barrier, just in the middle. Then read the values on the top right of the screen (XB2 and YB2). XB2 must be lower than 0.01 m and YB2 must be equal to 0.021 m. For YB2 value, a variation of ± 0.01 m is tolerate.
If XB1 or XB2 is larger than 0.01 m and if YB1 or YB2 is larger than 0.01 m, then start calibration again.
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Starting the simulator
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Replacement of Infrared Lights Necessary Tools : • 1 stepladder • 2.5 & 2 mm “Allen Key”, • 1 set of two H3 bulbs connected to a provided plug. Number of people : 1 Set of two H3 bulbs
Unscrew the Light Set
To change a broken lamp, you needn’t take the detection set apart, nor touch the camera. Do not touch the adjustment screws. Take the four screws out of the holes with a 2.5 mm “Allen Key”. They lay in each corner of the Light Set. (see “Unscrew the Light Set” illustration). Once the set is unscrewed, put it upside down, take the smallest screws out with a 2 mm “Allen Key” and pull the two bulbs (see “Unscrew the 2 bulbs” illustration).
Unscrew the two bulbs
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Replay camera 1
Installation
The replay camera is locatedd in the front part of the simulator. On the right for right handed players (reference mark: 102 110) and on the left for left handed players (ref. 102 110). Screw the flexible arm of the camera into the socket loacated on the frame—ref. 102 110. Run back the cable to the computer and the power box. The video cable BNC must the be connected to the “Picolo” card on the back of the computer. The power cable must then be connected to the replay camera socket on the power box. (See chapter “Connecting the components”)
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Adjustment
Launch application “Easygrab”: in the start menu, select “programs” directory then “Picolo” directory. In the application, press “TV” button (Live acquisition). Image appears on the screen. Adjust the gain with front replay button to fit desired brightness.
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Carpet and Putting
You need to draw a black circle on the putting carpet for placing the ball. Draw a little black circle at 700 mm of the detection strip in the center of the carpet putting.
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Club Keyboard 1
Installation
The Club Keyboard must be centered into place of the front part of the simulator (before the carpet). The cable must be connected with the joystick port on the back of the computer (run the cable along the left side of the simulator between the inner and outer canvas.) See chapter “Connecting the components”.
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Calibration
Stop all the applications, so as to make Windows NT workstation appear. Double click on “Club Keyboard Calibration” icon. A “Club Keyboard Calibration” titled window appears.
When you hit on of the buttons on Club Keyboard, X or Y value is modified in that window. On Window NT Workstation, open file « cclub.cfg » The following window is then displayed : “Vues”: View “Revoir”: Replay “Mulligan”: Mulligan “Droite”: Right “Gauche”: Left “Coup_suivant”: Next
When you hit a button on the Club Keyboard, X value (for Right, Left and Next) or Y value (for View, Replay or Mulligan) that you read in the 1st window must be in the corresponding interval. If not modify the limits of the intervals for X (or Y) to be inside the limits and take care to have disconnected intervals. When the 6 keys are “calibrated”, save the “cclub.cfg” file and close the two windows. After that, the Club Keyboard should work. Visiotics Golf Simulator—Installation Manual
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Trouble shooting Nota : if a problem persists despite given solutions, contact your dealer
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Detection 1. The detection icon remains red, simulator does not emit any “error beep”, no error window displayed on screen.
Switch to MAPDET window (see chapter “Adjustment & calibration” § 3) 1. The MAPDET window does not appear, application is frozen, commands are not working : Stop the simulator, verify that every element of detection system is well plugged. Each sensor is connected. Multiplexor is powered (AC 220V 50 Hz). The cable between multiplexor and computer is well plugged. If these elements seem to be well-plugged, disconnect and reconnect them one by one. 2.
The MAPDET window appears and signals are displayed : Select « Full detection » in « Detection » menu.
2. A window is displayed on screen with message : “Please make sure there is nothing on the detection strips“ 1. 2. 3.
Check if the reflective strips are clean. Verify there is nothing in the detection plane (floor, horizontal and vertical reflective strips, ceiling). Verify inner fabric position. If step 1 does not solve the problem, switch to MAPDET window, display the signals and verify it remains over horizontal yellow line.
If that is not the case : a. Verify that Infrared lights are on (power supply cable well plugged, light bulbs not burnt) b. Verify the sensor lenses are opened to the maximum, if necessary adjust diaphragm ring c. Check sensor fixing on the simulator frame If necessary adjust sensors positioning (see chapter “Adjustment & calibration” § “Sensor adjustment procedure”)
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4. The detection icon is green but no detection occurs Switch to MAPDET window. If signals are inverted from a barrier to the other one, verify that each camera is connected to the proper multiplexor input.
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Touchscreen 1. Nothing is displayed on touchscreen
Verify connection of touchscreen video cable and power cable.
2. The touchscreen does not respond by pressing with one’s finger •
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Verify that Club Keyboard is working : 1. if it does not work, relaunch SIMU application 2. if it works, shut down the simulator, verify touchscreen’ s connections (power cable, serial cable), disconnect simulator’s main cable, wait 5 minutes before reconnecting and restarting simulator. Verify that touchscreen is connected to the right serial port (default : COM1). Caution : never plug or unplug an equipment connected to serial port when computer is “ON”, this can produce irreversible damage to the port.
3. The touchscreen responds to finger pressing but « screen keys » are not stimulated The touchscreen calibration is wrong. Calibrate the touchscreen (see Appendix 1)
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Club Keyboard 1. Club keyboard does not respond
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Verify that it is connected to the joystick port of soundboard. Verify that the polycarbonate strip is in good condition, if not, change it (see Appendix 3)
2. One or more keyboard keys do not work • •
Verify Club Keyboard calibration (see Appendix 2) Verify that the polycarbonate strip is in good condition, if not, change it.
3. One or more keys seem to be continuously activated Change the polycarbonate strip (see Appendix 3)
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Replay camera 1. The displayed picture is black
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Remove the lens cover Verify replay camera connections (video cable, power supply cable) Adjust the gain with the fader on the camera body
2. The displayed picture is too bright or too dark Adjust the gain with the fader on the camera body
3. The displayed picture does not show the desired field of view Adjust camera positioning
4. The picture is blurred Contact your dealer
5. There is no displayed picture Contact your dealer
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Practice mat lights 1. A light bulb is turned off
Verify that Practice mat lights power cable is well plugged (on its two ends). Change the light bulb if it is burnt (12V / 20W)
2. Lights are not pointing toward practice mat Adjust lights positioning with a lot of precaution : the temperature is very hot.
3. Both lights are off Check the practice mat lights power cable.
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Video projector
See provided Video projector User Guide
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Power box 1. Power box does not deliver any voltage
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Verify that it is powered with AC 220V (50/60 Hz) If the warning light is off, verify the fuse under “on-off” switch
2. Simulator does not start with remote control • • •
Check remote control emitter battery Ensure remote control emitter points towards power box. Check fuse of inner power supply board.
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Computer 1. Computer does not start
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Verify connection of DC power cable (« blue cable ») between Power box and computer Verify the power switch of computer : must be « on » before the simulator starts and remain in this position Verify that computer power supply cable is well plugged and on the right power box socket.
Problems occurring during the game 1. Ball speed is too weak
Verify calibration of detection planes. (see chapter “Adjustment & calibration” § “Checking the calibration“ )
2. The detection icon flashes between red and green Adjust sensors positioning (see chapter “Adjustment & calibration” § “Sensor adjustment procedure”)
3. The detection icon is green but no detection occurs • • • •
Press « Option », then « Service » Type « DETQUIT » then return, Type « DETRUN » then return, Type « DETNOR » then return to activate a complete detection or « DETPUT » then return to activate a putting detection.
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4. A sensor does not detect beyond a certain ball speed Check aperture of the sensor lenses.
5. Putting does not work Check second barrier calibration (see chapter “Adjustment & calibration” § ”Display signal and adjustment of sensors”).
6. The ball falls like a stone (spin back effect) Make sure that sensors or their connectors do not touch the screen frame.
10 Miscellaneous 1. There is no sound • •
Verify the “sound” cable is well plugged (Video projector audio input, Sound Board speaker output) Adjust “Audio/Sound” of video projector
2. Nothing appends when “Music” in “Preference” page is selected Verify there is an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive.
11 Appendix 1. Calibrating touchscreen • • •
Exit all running applications. In Startup Menu (of Windows NT) select “Programs” then “Touch” and “Touchscreen Control”. Press “Calibrate” button and follow the instructions.
2. Calibrating Club Keyboard • • •
Exit all running applications. Launch « Club Keyboard Calibration » application. (double-click on the corresponding icon on the desktop).
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The following window appears :
The value of X or Y changes when a key is pressed. Open file “cclub.cfg”. The following window is then displayed : Vues: View Revoir: Replay Mulligan: Mulligan Droite: Right Gauche: Left Coup_suivant: Next
Adjust each key interval in order to enclose the value read when the key is activated. When the 6 keys are “calibrated”, save the “cclub.cfg” file and close the two windows.
3. Change Club Keyboard polycarbonate strip • • • • • • • •
Shut down the simulator. Open Club Keyboard cover by removing the 6 screws (3 on each side). Disconnect polycarbonate strip flat cable from integrated circuit. Remove polycarbonate strip from its metallic holder. Stick a new strip on metallic holder. Plug flat cable to integrated circuit. Close Club Keyboard cover and screw back the 6 screws. Calibrate Club Keyboard.
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