Motion Drive 3.0 - User Guide
| Introduction |
| Background |
| Getting Started |
| USB Modules |
| Sensor Configuration |
| Platform Configuration |
| Simulation Configuration |
| Aircraft Configuration |
| Manual Operation |
| Auto Operation |
| Glossary |
Run Checklist |
| Before carrying out a run on your platform, be sure to check:- |
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Auto Operation |
| Quick guide to steps:- |
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1. Check platform is ready to run - see suggested checklist above |
Manual Operation |
| Quick guide to steps:- |
| 1. Check platform is ready to run - see suggested checklist above 2. Choose operation mode - axes or individual drives 3. Enter values for power and runtime 4. Click on Drive Platform 5. Repeat as necessary 6. Click on Reset Platform if desired to bring platform back to centre level position |
Useful Hints |
| Applying and Saving Settings |
| On opening a Settings Sheet. When a Settings sheet is opened for the first time, the values that are loaded are those that are saved in the relevant conifguration file. The user is then free to adjust those settings to suit. There are then four options:- Apply Current, Cancel, Restore Previous and Save Current. |
| Apply Current This applies the settings as displayed in the settings sheet to any operational runs - Manual or Automatic, but does not save them. The settings sheet is also closed, but when reopened will still display those current settings, not the ones from the configuration file. That way you can try out new settings without altering your default saved settings. |
| Cancel This closes the settings sheet. Any operational runs will employ the last settings that were applied. |
| Restore Current This will bring back the settings saved in the default file. The sheet remains open for further adjustment |
| Save Current This will replace the settings in the default file with the ones displayed on the sheet. The sheet will remain open for any further adjustment. |
Sensor Codes |
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Roll Sensors |
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Pitch Sensors |
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Heave Sensors |
Sensor Senses |
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Roll Left is +ve |
Getting Started
Having successfully installed Motion Drive 3.0 and covered the topics
in the Introduction and Background sections, the next phase is to begin
the step by step implementation of the software and associated hardware.
By following the instructions in each step, you will quickly complete
implementation of Motion Drive and have a good understanding of how it
works at the same time.
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Step
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Activity
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User guide section
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| 1 | Quick Tour of Motion Drive 3.0 | Getting Started |
| 2 | Connect USB Modules to PC | USB Modules |
| 3 | Connect USB Modules to downstream components | USB Modules |
| 4 | Set-up and testing of sensors | Sensor Configuration |
| 5 | Configuration of platform part 1 | Platform Configuration |
| 6 | First test of platform drives | Manual Operation |
| 7 | Complete configuration of platform | Platform Configuration & Manual Operation |
| 8 | Establishing Simulation Settings | Simulation Configuration |
| 9 | Establishing Aircraft Settings | Aircraft Configuration |
| 10 | First trial operation | Auto Operation |
Quick Tour
There are six main pages in the programme.
Main Page
The Main Page is the one that opens when you open Motion Drive 3.0. This is the page that you will normally use, once the implementation and configuration process is complete. From here you can run your motion base in full automatic mode.
Also here is the main menu from which you select the other pages used for configuring the platform, the simulation and the aircraft for each simulation. Other menu selections allow configuration of your platform sensors and manual operation of the platform, which is used extensively in initial configuration.
Manual Operation Page
As mentioned above, this page is used for operating the platform manually.
This can be done either by operating each drive individually, or carrying
out selected movements on the platform - roll, pitch, heave, or any
combination.
Also present is a command to reset the platform to its "centred"
position., using a pre-programmed routine.
Platform Configuration
This page is where you will do much of the initial configuration of the platform - testing out the settings you choose by driving the platform manually. The various settings are fully explained in the text for that section of the User Guide.
Simulation Configuration
There are differences between the various flight simulation packages. This can be because of the scale of the data retrieved or the style of the package itself. For example a combat package will require different settings, potentially, from a civil airliner simulation. Here you can tune your platform for each flight simulation package to ensure you are getting the best, most accurate performance from your platform.
Aircraft Configuration
As with the different styles of simulation packages, many simulation include different types of aircraft to choose from. A Boeing 747 will move differently to a Cessna 152, and to a Spitfire, for example. So, here you choose settings that will suit the particular aircraft within each simulation package. Up to five different sets of settings can be configured for each simulation.
Sensors Page
As will become clear, the sensors on your platform are a vital element
to its proper and safe operation. Using this page you can test the operation
of your sensors in different platform positions (in combination with manual
operation). Initially this page will help with calibration of your sensors
for centre and extreme positions in each axis of movement.
That completes the quick tour of Motion Drive 3.0. Each page and its controls
will be explained in full detail in the relevant section.
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Motion Drive 3.0 User Guide version 1.0