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VAST TRAINING MANUALEDITION #4.0

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01Copyright © 2017 - Red Lotus Technologies, Inc.

VAST TRAININGINDEX

SYSTEM OVERVIEW 02SYSTEM COMPONENTS 03

STORAGE 04TRANSMITTER 05BELTS 06APP / TABLET 07

SETTING UP BELTS 10SETTING UP TRANSMITTER 11SELECTING CHANNEL 12

CONFIGURING TARGETS 15LINK AND MANAGE TRAINEES 16

RECEIVERS 30WHEELS 34CONTROLLERS 36V-BLOCK 42

SET UP 09

PAIRING SYSTEM VIA BLUETOOTH 13CONFIGURING FOR TRAINING SESSION 14

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 22REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS 30

SYSTEM CHECK GUIDE 46SPARES CASE CHECK GUIDE 46MAINTENANCE 47SPECIFICATIONS 49

OPERATING THEORY 08

CALIBRATION SET UP 18

REVIEWING A SESSION 20CLEARING A SESSION 21

RECORDING A SESSION 19

- Instruction Manual Edition #4.0 - System Version 3.0

SET VISUAL FEEDBACK 17


VAST TRAINING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

- System Version 3.0

The VAST Controller is attached to the VAST Tracking Belts, enabling system communication.

WHAT IT DOESVisualization and Signature Technology (VAST) is a handheld detector training system that reduces training burden and increases trainer efficiency. VAST provides visual feedback on the key elements of handheld detector swing technique including the swing speed, swing path and coverage, sensor head height and angle with respect to the ground. The visual display allows for a detailed analysis of a detector operator’s performance that can be used to enhance instruction and after-action review.

HOW IT WORKSVAST Training provides visual feedback on detector swing by tracking the 3D position, speed, and tilt angle of a detector search head. The system includes a Transmitter module that is attached to the shaft of a handheld detector which contains ultrasonic transmitters, an ultrasonic height sensor, and a miniature inertial measurement unit. The Transmitter emits ultrasonic pulses and communicates wirelessly with two tracking Belts that are placed on the edges of the training lane. The tracking Belts communicate over Bluetooth with an Android tablet that processes and visualizes detector trajectory information to the trainer.

VAST Tracking Belts estimate detector position.

VAST Transmitter attaches to the detector and measures roll/pitch/yaw angles.

VAST is operated through an Android App that runs on consumer tablets.

The VAST System communicates over Bluetooth.

- Instruction Manual Edition #4.0


1.1 - VAST TRAINING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

VAST TRAINING CONTROLLERThe VAST Training Controller is attached to the VAST Training Belts and enables communication between the system and the tablet via Bluetooth. It operates with two standard AA batteries.

VAST TRAINING TRANSMITTERThe VAST Training Transmitter attaches to the detector shaft. It contains forward-facing ultrasound emitters, a downward-facing ultrasound height sensor, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to measure the roll/pitch/yaw angles. The VAST Training Transmitter is detector agnostic and can be easily attached to a variety of detector models and brands. It operates with standard AA batteries.

VAST TRAINING BELTSThe VAST Training Belts consist of ultrasound receivers that are used to determine the position of the detector based on ultrasound signals received from the VAST Training Transmitter. The Belts are powered by the VAST Training Controller. Each system contains a left belt and a right belt. The left belt can be identified by the “START” marker placed at the start of the belt.

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VAST TRAINING TABLET & APPThe VAST Training application (Android) is used to monitor data from the VAST System in real time during a training session and also to review saved data from previous training sessions.

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VAST TRAINING STORAGE CASEThis is a Pelican storage case for all system components.

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1.2 - VAST TRAINING STORAGE

CONTROLLER / BELT STORAGEThe largest section houses the Controller and belts . The Tracking Belts roll up on a spooland are stacked in this section.

TRANSMITTER STORAGEThis section is for storing the Transmitter.

BATTERY STORAGEThis section holds additional AA batteries.

TABLET STORAGEThis section is for storing the Tablet.

TABLET CABLE STORAGEThis section is for storing the Tablet charging cables.

VAST TRAINING STORAGE CASEThis is a storage case for all components including any charging equipment.The watertight Pelican IM2750 storage case for the VAST Training System has fourpress & pull latches, in-line wheels, a telescoping handle, and padlockable hasps.



VAST TRANSMITTERThe VAST Training Transmitter attaches to the detector shaft. It contains forward-facing ultrasoundemitters, a downward-facing ultrasound height sensor and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to measure the roll/pitch/yaw angles. The VAST Training transmitter is detector agnostic and can easily be attached to a variety of detector models and brands. It operates with two standard AA batteries.

BATTERY HATCHThe VAST Training Transmitter requires two AA batteries which are installed through the top panel. The open/close hatch can be accessed by the stainless steel thumbscrew.

POWER AND CHANNEL SETTINGThe rotary knob allows the user to turn the power off and turn the VAST Training System on by setting the broadcast channel.

ADJUSTABLE CLAMPAn adjustable clamp and strap allow formounting to any existing detector shaft.The ratchet buckle system ensures a tight fit.

RED/YELLOW/GREEN LEDThe red/yellow/green LED indicates the remaining battery power.

1.3 - VAST TRAINING TRANSMITTER



VAST TRAINING CONTROLLERThe VAST Training Controller is attached to the VAST TrainingBelts and enables communication between the sSstem and the Tablet via Bluetooth. It operates with standard AA batteries.

RECEIVERThe Receiver works with the Transmitter to recordand track data from each training session in real time. Each Belt has fifteen receiver “pucks” that contain an ultrasound receiver.

Battery hatch - two AA batteries required

Rotary power button and channel knob

System connection indicator LED

System battery power indicator LED

VAST TRAINING BELTSThe VAST Training Belts consist of ultrasound receivers that are used to determine the position of thedetector based on ultrasound signals received from the VAST Training Transmitter. The Belts are powered by the VAST Training Controller. Each system contains a left belt and a right belt. The left belt can be identified by the “start” marker placed at the start of the belt. The start tab should be visible on the left side and the pucks should always be on top.

1.4 - VAST TRAINING BELTS



VAST TRAINING TABLET & APPThe VAST Training Application (Android) is used to monitor data from the VAST System in real time during a training session and also to review saved data from previous training sessions.

1.5 - VAST TRAINING APP



1.6 - OPERATING THEORY

Detector Head(Top View)

TRACKABLE LANE AREA

LANE START

LANE END

VAST Transmitter attaches to the detector. An inertial measurement unit on the transmitter measures roll/pitch/yaw angle of the swing. The ultrasonic emitters send out signals (40 kHz) to the receivers on the belt. A downward facing ultrasound sensor (200 kHz) measures height (Z) from the ground.

TOP VIEW OF SYSTEM LAYOUT

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Detector Head On-Screen Visualization

MD Path Mapping

GPR Path Mapping

Center of Detector

Path MappingDETECTOR HEAD MAPPING

Controllers communicate positioning data with each other and the tablet over

2.4 GHz Bluetooth.

Transmitter

Detector

Transmitter sends inertial data, height measurements

and other data over a 2.4 GHz radio protocol.

The VAST Controller is attached to the VAST Training Belts enabling system communication with the tablet via Bluetooth 2.4GHz.

Processed swing data is received over Bluetooth and visualized on the Android VAST App in near real time.

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VAST Training Belts have ultrasound receivers placed at one meter intervals. They receive signals from the ultrasonic emitters on the transmitter to estimate X,Y position.

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VAST maps the position of the detector head within the lane and the corresponding MD and GPR sweep trajectories.

SWING PATH VISUALIZATION



SET UP THE SYSTEMCheck to see that all of the VAST Training System components are present: - One (1) VAST Transmitter - One (1) VAST Tablet & App - Two (2) VAST Belts (1 Left Belt and 1 Right Belt)

2.1 - SETUP CHECK-LIST



#01DETERMINE THEBOUNDARY OF THE LANEDetermine the boundary of the trackable lane area.

LANE LE

NGTH : 1-1

4 meters

LANE WIDTH : 1-3 meters

#02PLACE THE BELTS ON THE BOUNDARY Place the Belts 10-15cm from the boundary of the trackable lane area.The Belts must be placed parallel to each other and to the trackable lane area. Belt Receivers (flat faces) must point towards the start of the trackable lane area. Note: The Belts should not be placed on uneven or sloping terrain.

10-15cm

LEFT BELT RECEIVER POINTING TOWARDS LANE

RIGHT BELT RECEIVER POINTING TOWARDS LANE

LANE START

10-15cm

2.2 - SETTING UP THE BELTS

1-3m

0,0

The minimum training lane length is 1m (corresponding to two Receivers unrolled).

The maximum lane length is 14m (corresponding to all fifteen Receivers unrolled).

0,0

LANE START

LANE END

LANE START

LANE END

1m

1m

NO TRACKING IN THIS AREA



14m

TRACKABLE LANE AREA

TRACKABLE LANE AREA

TRACKABLE LANE AREA



35CM

#03PREPARE TRANSMITTERTo help with magnetic acclimation of the IMU, remove the Transmitter from the packing case, insert batteries and switch on to any channel and leave stationary.

We recommend that the Transmitter is powered on and left stationary for at least five minutes before use and this process repeated after a power-cycle.

2.3 - SETTING UP THE TRANSMITTER

#05ADJUST TRANSMITTERPlace the detector head flat on the ground. Adjust the position of the Transmitter to be 35cm above the ground. Adjust the angle of the Transmitter to be parallel with the ground.

#04ATTACH THE TRANSMITTER TO THE DETECTOR SHAFTUse the ratcheting strap to attach the Transmitter to the detector shaft.


Turn the rotary knob to set the VAST Training Transmitter broadcast channel.

Turn the rotary knob to set the VAST Training Belt Controller broadcast channel.

#06SELECT TRANSMITTER BROADCAST CHANNELSet the Transmitter broadcast channelto choose a channel. The broadcast channel setting must be the same on the Transmitter, Controller, and VAST Training Tablet App.

Do not power cycle the transmitter on this step. If you do power cycle, please repeat Step #03.

#07SELECT CONTROLLER BROADCAST CHANNELSet the Controller broadcast channel to choose channel.

The broadcast channel setting must be the same on the Transmitter, Controller, and VAST Training Tablet App.

The system is ready for connection when blue LEDs on both the left and right sides are on.

NOTE: This could take up to one minute.

2.4 - SELECT CHANNEL

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PAIR SYSTEM AND TABLETNOTE: This step is only necessary if this is the first time that you arepairing a new VAST System and Tablet together.

Select your tablet SETTINGS and navigate to BLUETOOTH. In the devices list, select the VAST System by selecting its corresponding Bluetooth ID number located on the bottom of the right VAST Controller.

3.1 - PAIRING TO VAST TRAINING SYSTEM

#08

#09OPEN VAST TRAINING APPSelect VAST Training App icon.

VAST Training



#10SELECT THE VAST DEVICESelect the desired VAST device from those listed. For VAST devices not listed, see Section 3.1, Step #07.

#12SELECT DETECTORSelect detector model from the list.

Select BACK to save and exit.

#11ENTER LANE INFORMATIONSet trackable lane length by setting RECEIVERS IN USE PER BELT.

The number of Receivers in use must be between 2 and 15 per belt. Set the trackable lane width by setting WIDTH BETWEEN BELTS. The width between belts must be between1m and 3m.

3.2 - CONFIGURE A SESSION FOR RECORDING



#13ADD TARGETSThere are two ways to add a TARGET to the lane.

1) Click 2-TARGET, then click on the + symbol. The TARGET pop up window will appear.

2) Press and hold screen on lane location in which you would like to add a TARGET. The TARGET pop up window will appear.

#15MANAGE AND DELETE TARGETSManage TARGETS by clicking on 2-TARGET button.

Edit targets by selecting individual targets listed.

Delete all TARGETS by clicking on “ ” button.

Delete individual TARGETS by pressing and holding on chosen TARGET.

#14ENTER TARGET SPECIFICATIONSEnter specific target information such as the type of target and specific X,Y location (if needed) into the dialog box.

NOTE: Target X and Y coordinates are based on Origin (0,0) at START label on the left belt.

3.3 - CONFIGURE TARGETS

CLICK TO EDIT.PRESS AND HOLD TO DELETE.

DELETE ALL TARGETS.

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XORIGIN 0,0



3.4 - LINK & MANAGE TRAINEES

PRESS AND HOLD TO DELETE.

#16SELECT OR ASSIGN NEW TRAINEESelect Trainee to assign to the current training session.

You can search for previously entered Trainees based on first name, last name, or a memo. You can add a new Trainee after entering the first and last name with the "+" button.

#17DELETE TRAINEETo delete Trainee from App, press and hold on Trainee name.



#18SET LANE DISPLAY AND VIOLATIONS DISPLAYSet Sweep Boundary, Grid Spacing, and violations (Too High, TooLow, Cupping, Too Fast).

#19REAL TIME VIOLATION DISPLAYAdjust real time display of violations by pressing the corresponding button.NOTE: GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) and Cupping will only be available for detectors with GPR capability.

3.5 - SET VISUAL FEEDBACK

HEAD / MD GPR HEIGHT SPEED CUPPING



3.6 - CALIBRATION SET UP

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#21TRAINEE MUST SET DETECTOR SHAFT TO CALIBRATION POSITIONThe Trainee must place the detector head flat on the ground pointing straight down the lane. Adjust the Transmitter so that it is parallel to the ground and also pointing straight down the lane.

The Transmitter must be at least 35cm above the ground.

NOTE: If you encounter issues calibrating, please see troubleshooting tip #T8.

** WARNING: TRAINEE'S FOOT SHOULD NOT BE BELOW THE TRANSMITTER. **

35cm

TRAINEE TO MOVE INTO STARTING POSITIONThe Trainee stands at the start of the lane, in the middle, facing down the lane. The Trainee must place the detector head flat onto the ground.

LANE START

0,0

TRACKABLE LANE AREA

CALIBRATION POSITION



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#24INSTRUCT TRAINEE TO PROCEED DOWN LANETrainee proceeds down lane starting at STARTlabel on the left belt. The System stops recording data at the STOP label on the left belt.

Review session data in real time.

Select PAUSE button to stop recording. Data will be saved based on the save preferences specified when the recording was started.

#23CONNECTING & CALIBRATIONAfter confirming PRE-RECORD CHECKLIST (Step #22 above),and with Trainee still in Calibration Position, select OK . This begins device calibration. The Trainee must not move the detector during the calibration process. Calibration may take up to 1 minute. Once Calibration is complete, the recording session begins.

RECORDINGWith the Trainee in Calibration position, select RECORD button to start and/or stop recording session.

Choose to SAVE A NEW FILE, SAVE TO EXISTING FILE (this will save to the file/session currently active), or choose DO NOT SAVE.

Confirm PRE-RECORD CHECKLIST.

3.7 - RECORDING A SESSION



#26REVIEWING A RECORDED SESSIONSelected file will appear on screen.

Then select what aspect of the session that you want to review.

HEAD / MD GPR HEIGHT SPEED CUPPING

3.8 - REVIEWING A SESSION

#25SELECTING A RECORDED SESSION Select REVIEW button.Select FOLDER button to access recorded sessions.Select Trainee name to see all recorded sessions. - Sort by name. - Sort by date.Select file to display record.

#27ADJUST SETTINGSVisualization / alert settings for your stored training sweeps can be adjusted by accessing this menu.



#29CLEAR TARGETSYou can delete all the targets on a lane by TARGETS by clicking on button button on the TARGET MANAGEMENT dialog that opens from 2-TARGET.

#283.9 - CLEARING A SESSION

CLEAR VAST SWING DATASelect the CLEAR button to erase VAST swing data that is currently associated with the linked Trainee. Once cleared, the App is ready to record swing data for the next training session - either with the existing Trainee or with a new Trainee.

CLICK TO EDIT.PRESS AND HOLD TO DELETE.

DELETE ALL TARGETS.



T1 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

#T1Error establishing Bluetooth connection to the VAST system

Controllers not powered on

Controllers incorrectly oriented

Android Bluetooth connection failure

Connecting to a different VAST system

Switch Controllers to same channel and wait for blue LED to turn solid

Use the label “This End Up” to ensure that the octagonal wheel is oriented correctly

Attempt reconnection. If reconnection fails, power cycle tablet.

Check VAST Bluetooth ID on VAST App with Bluetooth ID printed on right controller. Fixing this issue may require pairing to the correct VAST System from the Android Bluetooth Settings

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE FIX




#T2No incoming data : no progress on calibration dialog

Controllers incorrectly oriented

Controllers not paired to each other

Use the label “This End Up” to ensure that the octagonal wheel is oriented correctly

Switch controllers to same channel and wait for blue LED to turn solid.

After 2 minutes if Controllers do not connect to each other, power cycle both and repeat.

After blue LED solid, reconnect.


Wireless interference Switch Controllers to a different channel and wait for blue LED to turn solid. Also, make sure that transmitter is switched to the same channel.

After channel change, attempt reconnection.

Transmitter not set to same channel as Controllers

Switch Transmitter to same channel that Controllers are connected on.




#T3Low data rate : absent or disjointed sweep trajectory

Wireless interference

Disconnected Receivers

Switch Controllers to a different channel and wait for blue LED to turn solid. Also, make sure that Transmitter is switched to the same channel.


Open the Debug panel and inspect the reading rates of the 6 Receivers (3 left, 3 right) immediately in front of the transmitter’s current position.

If any of them has a rate below 50%, please contact support with results from this test.

* NOTE: refer also to SCG 1.7

Strong winds Strong winds can result in missed and noisy position estimates.


ACTUAL PATH

BAD DATA RATE




#T4No position visualized after calibrating successfully

Disconnected Receivers

Disconnected / damaged Belt harness

Open the Debug panel and inspect the reading rates of the 6 receivers (3 left, 3 right) immediately in front of the Transmitter’s current position.

If any of them has a rate below 50%, please contact support with results from this test.

* NOTE: also refer to SCG 1.7

Open the Debug panel and inspect the reading rates of the Receivers on the left and right belts.

If all Receivers for a side have a rate no more than 10%, please contact support with the results of this test.

* NOTE: also refer to SCG 1.7


Wireless interference Switch Controllers to a different channel and wait for blue LED to turn solid. Also make sure that Transmitter is switched to the same channel.





#T5Position data corrupted Magnetometer disabled due to

interferencePower cycle Transmitter and retry.

If power cycling does not fix issues, then change AA batter-ies on Transmitter and retry.

If steps above fail, please contact support.

Change in shaft angle after calibration

Make sure that user does not adjust detector shaft angle after calibrating.

Belts not aligned, not parallel and/or not on flat even terrain

The Belts must be placed parallel to each other and to the trackable lane area. Belt Receivers must point towards the start of the trackable lane area. The Belts should not be placed on uneven or sloping terrain.

SYMPTOm POSSIBLE CAUSE FIX




#T6Position data biased Magnetometer heading readings

biased due to interference Power cycle Transmitter and retry.



Magnetometer heading readings biased due to interference

Power cycle Transmitter and retry.




ACTUAL PATH

COMPRESSEDTRAJECTORY

ACTUAL PATH

TILTED TRAJECTORY




#T7Position data noisy

Belt not entirely rolled outVerify that correct trackable lane length is specified (based on visible receivers) when configuring the system in the Android App.

Nearby reflectors Make sure that VAST Belts are at least 30-40 cm from reflecting surfaces such as walls.


Strong winds Strong winds can result in missed and noisy position estimates.

Background noise Ultrasound sources such as motors or dangling keys may interfere with position estimation. To verify that background noise is the cause of the problem, try to test the system in a different location or at a different time.

Noisy receiver A damaged receiver may be producing false readings that corrupt the position estimate.

Run the test described in SCG 1.7, but cover the transmitter with a thick cardboard box so that no ultrasound from the Transmitter reaches the Receivers on the Belt. If readings are recorded for a Receiver beacon in this scenario it indicates that the Receiver is generating false readings.




#T8Error Calibrating Detector not stationary

during calibrationMake sure that detector, with Transmitter attached, is stationary during Calibration.

Transmitter too close to the ground (< 30 cm clearance)

Mount Transmitter higher up on detector shaft.


Noisy height readings on grassy surfaces

Place a stiff sheet (e.g. piece of cardboard) under the Transmitter during Calibration.



#R1.1Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver, spare receiver, receiver tool, tweezers.

#R1.2Find the Receiver that you want to replace on the Belt and turn upside down.

#R1.3Remove screws with a Phillips head screwdriver.

#R1.4After removing screws, remove the lock nuts, using a tweezer if required.

R1 - REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT : RECEIVERS



#R1.5Set aside the two washers, two screws and two locknuts.

#R1.6Unfurl the cabling inside the Receiver.

#R1.7Unplug the damaged Receiver, using a flat head screwdriver to release the latches.

#R1.8Plug-in the new Receiver, ensuring that the latches lock-in firmly.




#R1.9Carefully curl up the excess cabling and tuck inside the Receiver bottom as shown.

#R1.10Insert lock nuts.

#R1.11Place the Receiver tool as shown in the photograph to hold the lock nuts in place.

#R1.12Turn the belt over, making sure to keep the Receiver tool in place.




#R1.13Adjust the Receiver position under the Belt, so that the screw openings on the Belt are aligned with those of the Receiver.

#R1.14Once aligned, place washers over the screw openings and use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the screws until they engage with the lock nuts.

#R1.15Remove the Receiver tool.

#R1.16Continue to tighten the screws as much as possible.




#R2.1Tools required: wheel top and wheel bottom.

#R2.2Make sure that the wheel handle is folded in.

#R2.3Rest the controller wheel / belt spool on its side as shown.

#R2.4Unlatch both latches holding the wheel top and bottom together.

R2 - REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT : WHEELS



#R2.5Separate the wheels into two pieces.

#R2.6Insert the replacement wheel bottom.

#R2.7Insert the replacement wheel top.

#R2.8Secure the latches that lock the wheel top and bottom together.

R2 - REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT : WHEELS



#R3.1Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver, spare Controller, tweezer.

#R3.2If you are replacing a Controller attached to left belt (belt with start label), make sure spare Controller does not have a Bluetooth id sticker on it. For a Controller attached to a right belt, make sure spare Controller has a Bluetooth id sticker on it.

#R3.3

#R3.4

R3 - REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT : CONTROLLER

Remove wheels on both sides of Controller.

With Controller face down, rotate the Belt in either a clockwise or anticlockwise direction to increase its circumference.

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RIGHT CONTROLLER HAS THIS BLUETOOTH LABEL

LEFT CONTROLLER HAS THIS BLANK LABEL

CONTROLLER LABELS



Pull out the controller from the Belt roll.

#R3.5

#R3.6

#R3.7

#R3.8


Using the Phillips head, remove the belt-to-controller screws (four). Each screw has two washers.

Using the Phillips head, remove the belt-cable-to-controller screw.

Unplug the belt cable.



Remove the locknuts from the Controller body.

#R3.9

#R3.10

#R3.11

#R3.12


You should have belt-to-controller screws (four), two belt-cable-to-controller screws, locknuts (four).

Insert the belt cable to the new Controller in a ‘see-saw’ motion to ensure that the cable makes a ‘deep’ connection with the Controller.

* Do not press straight down.

Screw in the belt-cable-to-controller screws (x2).



Important: Align the side of the Controller with “THIS SIDE TOWARDS LANE ” oriented in the same direction as the closest Receiver as seen in the photograph.

#R3.13

#R3.14

#R3.15

#R3.16


Insert lock nut using a tweezer.

Prepare a belt-to-controller screw with two washers on it.

Using your hand, tighten the belt-to-controller screw until it catches onto the lock nut.



Repeat this attachment procedure for the three other remaining corners.

#R3.17

#R3.18

#R3.19

#R3.20


Now, tighten all the screws as much as possible using the screwdriver.

Insert the Controller back into the belt spool.

Using the Controller, either spin the belt spool in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction so that the belt spool wraps tightly around the Controller.




#R3.21Insert the wheels.



#R4.1Tools required: flat head screwdriver, tweezer, spare V-block.

#R4.2Place Transmitter flat on its side as shown in the figure.

#R4.3Loosen screws.

#R4.4Remove the lock nuts, using a tweezer if required to pry out the lock nut.

R4 - REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT : V-BLOCK



#R4.5Set aside screws (2) and lock nut (2).

#R4.6Attach new V-block ensuring that the ratchet is on the outside of the Transmitter (closer to the battery caps).

#R4.7Push in lock nuts.

#R4.8Hold the lock nut in place with your finger while you screw in the flat head screw.

R4 - REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT : V-BLOCK



SYSTEMS CHECK#SCG1.1 - DOES THE PACKING CASE INCLUDE? A. One Android Tablet Charger B. One 6 Pack AA Battery C. One Android Tablet 1) Is the Android Tablet Charged? - If no, plug to wall outlet and charge for at least 90 minutes D. One Transmitter E. Two Controller Wheels

#SCG1.2 - IS THE ANDROID TABLET PAIRED VIA BLUETOOTH TO THE RIGHT SIDE CONTROLLER? CHECK THIS FROM ANDROID BLUETOOTH SETTINGS. A. If no, power on Right Controller and pair via Android Bluetooth Settings. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on the tablet

#SCG1.3 - ARE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS POWERING ON? A. Does the Transmitter power on after inserting Double AA batteries and turning to channel 1? B. Does the Right Side Controller power on after inserting Double AA batteries and turning to channel 1? C. Does the Left Side Controller power on after inserting Double AA batteries and turning to channel 1?

#SCG1.4 - ARE VAST SENSORS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY? A. Prepare to perform a sensors check as follows: 1) Set up the VAST System as usual with all the receivers visible, with 2m separation between belts 2) Connect to the System using the VAST App using the standard connection and Calibration procedure 3) Verify that the Transmitter position is being visualized on the App. - If any anomalies, please refer to troubleshooting section 4) Verify that the ‘Packet Data rate’ is in the 75% - 100% - If any anomalies, please refer to troubleshooting section 5) Launch the Debug panel after successful connection to answer the questions that follow

#SCG1.5 - IS THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPORTING A VALUE THAT APPROXIMATES CURRENT AMBIET AIR TEMPERATURE?

#SCG1.6 - IS THE HEIGHT SENSOR REPORTING A REASONABLE VALUE IN CENTIMETERS?

SYSTEMS CHECK GUIDE - 1.1-1.6



SYSTEMS CHECK#SCG1.7 - ARE ALL OF THE RECEIVERS REPORTING AT A DATA RATE OF 75-100%? A. In order to perform this test, walk down the length of the lane and inspect the data rates on the 3 left and 3 right Receivers that are more than 50cm in front of the Transmitter’s current position.

SYSTEMS CHECK GUIDE - 1.7

LEFT BELT

TRANSMITTER

PROCEEDING DOWN LANE WITH THE TRANSMITTER WILL TRIGGER DATA FROM EACH SET OF RECEIVERS IN SEQUENCE. CHECK DATA RATES OF EACH SET OF SENSORS AS YOU PROCEED DOWN LANE.

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RIGHT BELT

LEFT BELT

TRANSMITTER

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TRIGGERS BEACONS #1-#6

TRIGGERS BEACONS #3-#8

RIGHT BELT

50cm



SPARE CASE CHECK#SCCG1.1 - DOES THE PACKING CASE INCLUDE? A. One Transmitter B. Two Controllers C. Five Receivers D. Two Wheel Tops E. Two Wheel Bottoms F. Two Battery Caps G. One Receiver Tool H. One Transmitter V-Block (for connecting transmitter to detector)

#SCCG1.2 - ARE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS POWERING ON? A. Does the Transmitter power on after inserting Double AA batteries and turning to channel 1? B. Does the Right Side Controller power on after inserting Double AA batteries and turning to channel 1? C. Does the Left Side Controller power on after inserting Double AA batteries and turning to channel 1?

SPARE CASE CHECK GUIDE - 1.1-1.2



MAINENTANCE - EVERY 3 MONTHS:

#M1.1 - USING A BRUSH, CLEAN ANY DUST OR RESIDUE BUILD UP ON DOWNWARD FACING TRANSDUCER ON TRANSMITTER.

MAINTENANCE - 1.1-1.4

#M1.2 - USING A BRUSH, CLEAN ANY DUST OR RESIDUE BUILD UP FROM FORWARD FACING TRANSDUCERS ON TRANSMITTER.

#M1.3 - USING A BRUSH, CLEAN ANY DUST BUILD UP ON RECEIVER FACES.

#M1.4 - CHECK FOR ANY LEAKING BATTERIES ON CONTROLLER AND TRANSMITTER.



MAINTENANCE - 1.5

MAINENTANCE - EVERY 3 MONTHS:

#M1.5 - CHECK FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES. NOTE: MUST BE CONNECTED TO A WIFI NETWORK.

CLICK RED LOTUS LOGO WHEN APPLICATION IS OPEN

CLICK UPGRADE

* NOTE : UPGRADE BUTTON WILL BE ENABLED IF TABLET IS CONNECTED TO WIFI AND A NEWER VERSION OF THE APP IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD



SPECIFICATIONS

1 - 14 m

1 - 3 m

8 cm (detector head positioning)

4 degrees

23 kg (including case)

300 grams (with batteries)

62 cm (L) x 50 cm (W) x 32 cm (D)

Standard AA batteries x 2

Standard AA batteries x 2

9 hours continuous operation time (room temperature; N/A to Android Tablet)

Under 10 minutes (2 users)

Tracking Length

Tracking Width

Positioning Accuracy

Two tracking belts, one transmitter for mounting on a detector, and one tablet

Tablet model depends on product cycles of Android tablet manufacturers.

Charging cable x 1

Components

Android Tablet

Tablet Accessories

Angular Accuracy

Carrying Weight

Transmitter Weight

Case Dimensions

Batteries for Controller/Belt

Batteries for Transmitter

Battery Life

Setup and Teardown time

2.4 GHz (FCC/EC compliance pending)

40 KHz, 200 kHz

Wireless

Acoustic

* Tracking accuracy depends on the precision of belt alignment, ground slope, and other setup conditions.

IP 55 (N/A to Android tablet)

-20C | +49C (N/A to Android tablet)

-46C | +71C (N/A to Android tablet)

Water and Dust Rating

Operational Temperature

Storage Temperature


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