Atomic A3 Guide d'installation

Assembly & Instruction Manual

A3 Motion Simulators, Assembly & Instruction Manual, November 2018

Contents

1Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................................4

2Unpacking Checklist...................................................................................................................................5

2.1. System Components ...........................................................................................................................5

2.2. Tools Required.....................................................................................................................................5

2.2.1. Additional Recommended Tools..................................................................................................5

3Motion Base Setup.....................................................................................................................................6

3.1. Seat Installation & Adjustment ...........................................................................................................6

3.2. Tactile Transducers .............................................................................................................................7

3.3. Support Legs........................................................................................................................................7

3.4. Seat Adjustment..................................................................................................................................7

4Foot Rest / Pedal Mount Installation & Adjustment .................................................................................8

4.1. Installation...........................................................................................................................................8

4.2. Reach Adjustment...............................................................................................................................8

4.3. Tilt Adjustment....................................................................................................................................9

5Steering Wheel / Yoke Mount Installation & Adjustment.........................................................................9

5.1. Installation...........................................................................................................................................9

5.2. Reach Adjustment.............................................................................................................................10

5.3. Height Adjustment ............................................................................................................................10

5.4. Tilt Adjustment..................................................................................................................................11

6Shifter / Throttle / Switch Panel Mount Installation & Adjustment........................................................11

7Side Mount Installation & Adjustment ....................................................................................................11

8Centre of Gravity (COG) Setup.................................................................................................................12

9Wiring (Rear IO Panel) .............................................................................................................................13

9.1. Basic Setup ........................................................................................................................................13

9.1.1. Amplifier Wiring (TTi Units Only)...............................................................................................14

10 Operation.................................................................................................................................................14

10.1. Power.............................................................................................................................................14

10.2. Safety Interlock System .................................................................................................................15

10.3. Indicator LEDs................................................................................................................................15

11 Driver Software Installation.....................................................................................................................16

11.1. Actuate Motion..............................................................................................................................16

12 Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................................16

13 Hints & Tips..............................................................................................................................................17

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14 Appendix A - Device Firmware Update (DFU)..........................................................................................18

15 Appendix B - DMX Network Setup (Optional) .........................................................................................18

15.1. PC Controlled.................................................................................................................................18

15.2. DMX Desk Controlled ....................................................................................................................19

15.2.1. Dip Switch Settings.................................................................................................................19

15.2.2. DMX Channel Assignments ....................................................................................................20

16 Appendix C –Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................21

A3 Motion Simulators, Assembly & Instruction Manual, November 2018

1Disclaimer

The A3 motion simulator (the system) is capable of moving the user very rapidly and sharply and is

therefore potentially dangerous for use by those with conditions including but not limited to spinal / neck

injuries / weaknesses, epilepsy, motion sickness, vibration injuries / susceptibility and any other condition

which makes the user adversely affected by sudden movements & vibration. If someone is in any doubt

over their fitness to safely use the system then they should not do so. If undecided, seeking medical advice

may help someone to decide upon their fitness to use the system.

The use of the system by children is entirely at the discretion of a responsible adult and we recommend

that one be present at all times if children are using the system.

The system is also capable of causing injury / damage to adults, children, animals and objects located too

close to the system while in use. It is therefore imperative that a clear area is kept around the system while

in use. Special care should be taken to ensure that children and animals are not able to enter this area.

In any event, all users of the system, and those who approve use of the system by children, do so at their

own risk. All those in close proximity to the system whilst in use, including the user, bear responsibility for

ensuring that they, children, animals and possessions are not placed in danger by being too close to the

system whilst in use.

The system is heavy (over 50Kg) and no attempt should be made by one person to lift the unit alone. When

attempting to move the unit, or parts thereof, safe lifting practices should be employed. Anyone

attempting to move, or assist in moving, the system or parts thereof do so at their own risk. Any

involvement by children in such movement is at the risk of a responsible adult.

Neither Next Step Solutions Ltd nor their partners / affiliates shall accept any responsibility for injuries or

damage to any person, animal or object, howsoever caused, in interaction with the system.

This guide will talk you through setting the system up for first use, safety precautions and

recommendations for maximising the life of your system. For software instructions please refer to the

software user guides available via their respective help-systems.

IMPORTANT: Please read this manual in full before attempting to assemble or use the Atomic A3. Failure

to do so may result in damage, poor performance, reduced system life or injury.

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2Unpacking Checklist

2.1. System Components

Most system components are factory pre-assembled. The table below shows the constituent components

by System type.

System

Motion Base

Racing / Flight

System

HOTAS System

Passenger

System

A3 Base Unit





Seat & seat fasteners



Foot rest / pedal mount

(2 parts)



Steering wheel / flight

yoke mount (2 parts)



Shifter / throttle / shift

panel mount & fasteners



Flight stick / throttle side

mount x 2

USB Cable



IEC Power Cable



2.2. Tools Required

•17mm spanner / adjustable spanner

•Small flat-head screw driver, 3.5mm wide tip ideal, < 4mm (TTi units only)

2.2.1. Additional Recommended Tools

•13mm spanner

•6mm allen key

•5mm allen key

•Cable Ties or Velcro Straps (for securing controller cables)

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3Motion Base Setup

3.1. Seat Installation & Adjustment

Remove the Atomic A3 base unit from its packaging and situate it on a level, stable operating surface

for intended use. WARNING: Never lift the base unit by the plastic housing, or damage may result to

the mounts (the housing is ‘floating’ for safety reasons). Always lift from the front and rear of

the metal top-table.

Locate the four mounting posts highlighted in the picture above (1). Each one has a nut attached with

two washers which must be located above and below the seat mount respectively.

(2) shows how each mounting post appears then the system is first unpacked, Remove the nut and

top washer from all four mounting posts, leaving the lower washer in-place on each (3). OPTIONAL:

The posts can be shifted laterally to support varying seat-widths if you are fitting your own seat. To do

this, the mounting post can be loosened by inserting an allen key into the top of each post and turning

anti-clockwise. Slide the posts to the position you require and re-tighten the posts by turning

the allen key clockwise.

Line up each of the seat rail slots with the mounting posts ensuring each rail is correctly seated on the

bottom washer (4).

Place the top washer onto each mounting post and screw down each of the four nuts on top of it

(5). Do not fully tighten the nuts yet –tighten just enough so the seat can still slide forward and

backwards along the rails. This is because the Centre of Gravity (COG) with need configuring once the

system is fully assembled.

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3.2. Tactile Transducers

(TTi-equipped systems only)–Connect the

tactile transducers (attached to the bottom of

the seat) to the motion base using the

connectors shown below, ensuring red is

connected to red and black to black on each side.

3.3. Support Legs

Site the motion base on a level surface, and

extend the support legs highlighted in the

picture on the left. Ensure the plastic feet are

making contact with the ground.

For further stability, holes are provided on

the bottom of the base unit to allow it to be

secured to a platform if desired. Note: this

requires the removal of support legs and

castors, please contact AMS for further

information and advice.

3.4. Seat Adjustment

To adjust the seat inclination (reclination/tilt),

loosen the inclination levers shown on the right by

turning anticlockwise. Adjust the seat to the

desired inclination, then retighten the levers by

turning clockwise. If further tightening is required,

press and hold the red button on the lever

(disengaging it from the tightening mechanism),

turn anti-clockwise, release the button and further

tighten clockwise.

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4Foot Rest / Pedal Mount Installation &

Adjustment

4.1. Installation

Attach the pedal mount plate to its mounting

post using the supplied thumb screws as

shown on the right (two on each side). To

adjust the angle of the mount see ‘Tilt

Adjustment’ below.

Insert the pedal mount into the base at the

points shown in the picture on the right.

Ensure the bars pass through both of the

clamps indicated, and secure as shown below

(Reach Adjustment).

Attach your pedal set to the foot-rest via the

mounting holes provided.

If your pedal set is incompatible with the foot

rest mounting holes, straps can be used

instead. However, AMS strongly recommend

additional holes are drille to provide

additional stability where possible.

4.2. Reach Adjustment

Loosen the adjustment knob shown on the

left by turning anti-clockwise. Slide the foot

rest towards or away from the seat as

required (ensuring that it is always seated

within the clamps shown above) and secure in

place by tightening the adjustment knob

(clockwise).

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4.3. Tilt Adjustment

Remove the thumb screws shown in the

picture on the right (and located on the left

and right of the foot rest / pedal mount),

adjust tilt to desired position and replace

thumb screws.

5Steering Wheel / Yoke Mount Installation &

Adjustment

5.1. Installation

Attach the wheel / yoke mount top assembly

to its bottom assembly as shown on the right,

and secure in place using the clamp shown

below (Height Adjustment section). Note: The

steering wheel / yoke mount mechanism is

reversible to facilitate both left and right hand

drive layouts –please contact AMS for further

instruction if required.

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Insert the wheel / yoke into the base at the

points shown in the picture on the right.

Ensure the bars pass through both of the

clamps indicated, and secure as shown below

(Reach Adjustment).

Attach your steering wheel or flight yoke to

the steering wheel table via the clamp bar

and, if additional stability is required also the

holes provided.

5.2. Reach Adjustment

Loosen the adjustment knob shown on the

left by turning anti-clockwise. Slide the wheel

/ yoke mount assembly towards or away

from the seat as required (ensuring that it is

always seated within the clamps shown in the

picture above) and secure in place by

tightening the adjustment knob (clockwise).

5.3. Height Adjustment

Loosen the adjustment knob shown on the

right by turning anti-clockwise. Slide the

wheel / yoke mount top-assembly higher or

lower as required and secure in place by

tightening the adjustment knob (clockwise).

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