Virage Simulation

Simulator Operation

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Simulator Operation
Objectives:
1. Become familiar with the main components of your simulator.
• Cockpit
• Visual structure
• Computer cabinet, Virage 1-5
• Operator Station and Debrief Station
• Air compressor (truck simulator)
• Blind spot displays (car simulator)
2. Learn and practice Start-up and Shutdown procedures.
• Learn to perform “Morning Readiness”.
• Learn basic troubleshooting.
3. Learn the proper terminology:
• Communicate efficiently with Virage Simulation.
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Simulator Operation
This presentation is divided in two parts.

PART 1
Learning and practicing tasks on the simulator.
This part of the presentation can be seen as a checklist to make sure we have covered
everything we wanted.

PART 2
Supporting information to consult as required after the training.

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Simulator Operation
PART 1
Learning and practicing tasks on the simulator.
This part of the presentation can be seen as a checklist to make sure we have covered
everything we wanted.

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Components Review
Review of each simulator components (demonstration on the simulator).

Cockpit Visual structure

• Seat and steering adjustments • Visual displays
• Emergency stop button • Sound system
• Controls (start switch, hazard lights • Camera
etc.) • Blind spot displays (car simulator)
• Dashboard
• MFD Computer cabinet
• Dashboard – MFD switchover (to be • Virage 1-5
used in case of failure) • Instructor station
• Motion system • Debrief station
• Foot guard
• Bumpers to limit distance between Air Compressor (truck simulator)
the cockpit and the visual structure • Switch off when not required

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Simulator Features
Overview and demonstration of simulator features and functions

Demonstration of main simulator features (using scenario #1.4.1)

• Operator Station
− Starting a session
− Starting a scenario
− Snow, rain, wind etc…
− Instructor guide
− Maps, views, vehicle selection
• Driver Tracker
• Debrief Station

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Startup / Shutdown Procedures
Startup procedures
• Learn and practice the startup procedure.
− Verify that the emergency stop button is released (turned to the right).
• Perform Morning Readiness.
− This procedure does not adjust or autocorrect a detected problem.
− Morning readiness validates that all the simulator components are operating
correctly.
− Scenarios may still function if there is a non-critical issue but should be reported to
Virage technical support.

Shutdown procedures
• Learn and practice the shutdown procedure.
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Custom settings
Customers’ setting
These settings are to be adjusted by Virage Simulation, with the customer, after the
initial setup of the simulator.
All simulators
• Simulator auto shutdown (y/n)
• Default vehicle / transmission
• Debrief Station default settings
− Session recording (automatic / manual)
− Audio recording (y/n)
− Video automatic deletion (y/n period)
For truck simulator only
• Governor speed (speed limiter)
• Horn, GOAL, WATER, Blinker when backing
• Truck beeper when backing (y/n)
• Coupling / Uncoupling sequence
• Bonus letters for the Golden Shifter (ex:
CFTC)

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Internet Connection
Internet connection
• Required for remote troubleshooting and software updates
• Connect and test by communicating with Virage’s technician

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Basic Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting
• Checking the emergency stop button
• Performing a complete restart
• Motion on/off/reset and automatic reset
• Sound adjustment
• Magic (hidden) button
• Remote admin
• Fuse box (location and spare)
• Tool kit provided by Virage

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Advanced Troubleshooting
Advanced Troubleshooting
• Calibration tool (only use with Virage technician online)
• Moving the simulator (under Virage's supervision)
1. Moving the visual structure first
2. Removing the foot guard
3. Removing the motion actuator cups
4. Special care and protection for the visual displays
• VNC (advanced technical support)

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Practice Troubleshooting

Practice troubleshooting

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Problems?
Problem starting the simulator?
1. Check emergency stop button
2. Restart the simulator after assuring that the computer shutdown is
complete (i.e. all equipment is off and there is no fan noise from the computers).
3. Contact Virage Simulation
• Emergency (immediate)
− Phone: 1-877-456-1556
• Non urgent (one-working day)
− E-mail: Support@VirageSimulation.com
• Suggestions and Feedback
− Sales@VirageSimulation.com
− Support@VirageSimulation.com

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Password?

Password:
The only password for all access is: simworld

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Care and Maintenance
No beverages in cockpit or on computer cabinet
Daily/weekly cleanup
• MFD screen
• Dashboard screen
• Seat
• Steering
• Cockpit floor
Monthly cleanup
• PC filters

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Definitions
To facilitate communications with Virage technicians, please use the proper
terminology.
- Cockpit
- Visual structure
- Visual displays (Left-Center-Right)
- Computer cabinet (Virage 1 to 5)
- Operator Station
- Debrief Station
- Driver Tracker
- MFD
- Dashboard
- Morning Readiness
- Remote Admin
- Magic (hidden) Button

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Simulator Operation
PART 2
Supporting documentation

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Simulator Operation
Left Display Front Display

Operator Debrief Right Display

Station Station

Multi-Function
Display (MFD)

Visual
Structure

Simulator
Motion Cockpit
Base
Computer Transmission
Cabinet
Foot Guard

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Simulator Operation
Front Display
Operator Debrief Left Display
Right Display
Station Station

Multi-Function
Display (MFD)

Visual
Structure

Simulator
Cockpit
Motion
Computer Base
Blind Spot
Cabinet
Foot Guard Display

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Computer-Specific Functions
VIRAGE 1
Operator station
Debrief station
Remote program administration
V1
VIRAGE 2
Left visual process
V2
VIRAGE 3
Central visual process

VIRAGE 4 V3
Right visual process

VIRAGE 5 V4
Vehicle dynamics
Cockpit controls
Motion V5
Steering force feedback
Instrument cluster display
MFD display

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Emergency Stop
When the red EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed,
electrical power is interrupted to the following:
• Simulator cockpit
• Motion system
• Steering wheel force feedback system
• Visual displays
• Sound system
To release the emergency stop, turn the button clockwise
(it will automatically release), and restart the simulator.

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Simulator Startup Procedure
Startup Procedure
• Verify that the red emergency button is not pressed in.
• Start the VIRAGE1 computer with the switch on the front panel. (This will
automatically start the other four (4) computers and send power to all the
simulator components.)
• The simulator is ready to use when the following conditions are met:
‒ The Virage Simulation logo is displayed in the left, center and right displays.
‒ The motion system is calibrated (has moved up-down-center).
‒ The steering wheel is calibrated (has rotated to the left and right and returned to the
center).
• Start and run the Morning Readiness (MR) scenario on the Operator Station

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Morning Readiness
Morning Readiness
• Verifies that all the simulator components are activated prior to a training session.
• This program does not adjust or autocorrect problems.
• Scenarios will still function if there is a non-critical issue, but report this to Virage
technical support as soon as possible.

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Starting a Training Session
Logging on
1. Select a driver.
2. Select the Instructor and Group (optional).
3. Select the “Start” button.
4. Select the desired menu, if multiple menus
are available.

Selecting a scenario
Select (click on) the desired scenario and select
“Play” or double-click on the name of the
scenario.

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Stopping a Training Session
From the Operator Station:
1. Click on the “Stop” button to stop
the scenario.

2. Click on the “Log Off” button.

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Simulator Shutdown Procedure
1. Stop scenario
2. Log off session
3. Shutdown simulator

2 1 3

All computers will shutdown automatically and power will be cut off from the cockpit
and visual structure. No other actions are required.
The complete shutdown takes about one minute.
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WARNINGS
This simulator may be harmful to pregnant women, persons with heart conditions, people
who suffer from epilepsy, people who have a medical condition that may make them
susceptible to problems caused by motion, bright lights, quickly moving images, etc., the
elderly, or those with other pre-existing medical conditions.
This driving simulator may induce feelings of motion sickness and/or nausea.
This driving simulator should be used under supervision of trained personal.
This driving simulator has moving parts that may cause hazard. Under no circumstances
should the simulator be operated if safety guards or emergency stop button are removed,
bypassed or disabled. Children should not be allowed near the simulator.
All users should be briefed on the use of the emergency stop button before starting a
session.

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