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Vision 1000 Configuration Tool User’s Guide 600890-000004 Revision 1.13

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Vision 1000 Configuration Tool User’s Guide

Vision 1000 Configuration Tool User’s Guide. All content within is copyrighted by Appareo Systems, LLC, and may not be reprinted without permission. The content of this guide is furnished for information use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Appareo Systems, LLC. Appareo assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the information content contained in this overview document. Appareo, Appareo Systems, the Appareo logo and Vision 1000 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Appareo Systems, LLC. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Appareo Systems, LLC, 1810 NDSU Research Circle North, Fargo, ND 58102 USA.

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Technical Assistance If you require support while installing or using the Vision 1000, please contact Appareo using the information below. E-mail: [email protected] Mail: 1810 NDSU Research Circle North Fargo, ND 58102 United States of America Telephone: +1 701 356 2200 Appareo support staff is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Central Time (CT). Appareo is closed during some U.S. federal holidays.

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Table of Contents TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ......................................................................................................................... 2

DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 6

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 7

2 INSTALLING THE VISION 1000 CONFIGURATION TOOL ............................................................... 8

3 CONNECTING TO THE VISION 1000 ................................................................................................. 9

3.1 CONFIGURING THE NETWORK SETTINGS FOR CONNECTING TO THE VISION 1000 ................................. 9 3.1.1 Configuring the network settings in Windows XP ............................................................................. 9 3.1.2 Configuring the network settings in Windows Vista ....................................................................... 10 3.1.3 Configuring the network settings in Windows 7 .............................................................................. 10

3.2 CONNECTING TO THE VISION 1000 ................................................................................................. 11 4 LOGGING IN TO THE VISION 1000 CONFIGURATION TOOL ....................................................... 12 5 VISION 1000 CONFIGURATION TOOL OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 13

5.1 STATUS BAR ................................................................................................................................. 13 5.2 OVERVIEW TAB ............................................................................................................................. 14 5.3 CONFIGURE TAB ............................................................................................................................ 16 5.4 BUILT IN TEST TAB ......................................................................................................................... 17 5.5 DOWNLOAD TAB ............................................................................................................................ 18

6 CONFIGURING THE VISION 1000 .................................................................................................... 19

6.1 ZOOMING IN OR ZOOMING OUT ........................................................................................................ 19 6.2 CONFIGURING THE IMU ZERO POINT ............................................................................................... 20 6.3 ENTERING THE TAIL NUMBER .......................................................................................................... 21 6.4 MUTING AMBIENT AND LINE-IN SOUND ............................................................................................. 21

7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................... 22

7.1 SIGN IN ERROR .............................................................................................................................. 22 7.2 DISCONNECTED FROM DEVICE ERROR............................................................................................. 23 7.3 UNABLE TO CONNECT LAPTOP TO VISION 1000 VIA ETHERNET ......................................................... 23

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Table of Figures Figure 1: Vision 1000 IP address configuration settings ............................................................. 9 Figure 2: The E1 Ethernet port on the back of the Vision 1000 .................................................11 Figure 3: Logging into the Configuration Tool ............................................................................12 Figure 4: Invalid password error message .................................................................................12 Figure 5: Status Bar ..................................................................................................................13 Figure 6: Overview Tab .............................................................................................................14 Figure 7: The Grid overlaid on a frame capture .........................................................................15 Figure 8: Configure Tab ............................................................................................................16 Figure 9: Built in Test Tab Summary .........................................................................................17 Figure 10: Download Tab Summary ..........................................................................................18 Figure 11: Zoom View Area.......................................................................................................19 Figure 12: IMU Zero Point Configuration ...................................................................................20 Figure 13: A helicopter with -20° roll (left) and with 20° roll (right) .............................................20 Figure 14: A helicopter with 20° pitch (up) and with -20° pitch (down) .......................................20 Figure 15: Configuring Yaw Offset Angle ..................................................................................21 Figure 16: IMU Zero Point Configuration Error ..........................................................................21 Figure 17: Incorrect Password Error Message ..........................................................................22 Figure 18: Device not connected error screen ...........................................................................23 Figure 19: The E1 and P1 ports on the back of the Vision 1000 ................................................23 NOTE: Graphics used in this document are for illustrative purposes only. Vision 1000 images may vary depending on aircraft model and Vision 1000 version.

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Record of Revision Revision Number Change Description Revision Date Inserted By

1.0 Initial Release 1/18/2010 CJS

1.1 Second release 4/09/2010 CJS

1.2 Third release 4/29/2010 CJS

1.3 Fourth release 7/13/2010 CJS

1.4 Fifth release 9/9/2010 CJW

1.5 Sixth release 12/28/2010 CJW

1.6 Added operating system category to the Minimum Systems Requirement table 3/10/2011 CJW

1.7

Edited instructions for how the Vision 1000 Configuration Tool password is received in the

To Log In To the Vision 1000 Configuration Tool section

6/14/2011 CJW

1.8 Changed Figure 8 (Built in Test Tab Summary).

Add cross-reference to Vision 1000 Configuration Overview document

8/19/2011 CJW

1.9

Removed software version and serial numbers from all screenshots. Modified graphic displaying

Vision 1000 E1 and P1 ports

10/28/2011 CJW

1.10

Added note to beginning of To configure the network settings for connecting to the Vision

1000 section to cross-reference for Configuration Overview document for Windows Vista and

Windows 7 operating systems

2/23/2012 CJW

1.11 Revised roll, pitch, and yaw graphics 2/29/2012 CJW

1.12 Added Operator sign-in screen and instructions 4/19/2012 CJW

1.13 Added instructions for configuring portable

computers with Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. Made minor formatting

changes throughout. Changed logo.

7/30/2014 CJW

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Definitions Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) – A universal reference time based on International Atomic Time. UTC is more accurate than Greenwich Mean Time, as it measures within a fraction of a second. Zoom View Area – A user-defined area of the main window that is magnified and displayed on the right pane of the Overview Tab window.

Minimum System Requirements Category Minimum Recommended

Video capabilities DirectX 9.0+ w/hardware acceleration

DirectX 9.0+ w/hardware acceleration

Video capabilities 128+ MB RAM 128+ MB RAM Central Processing Unit

(CPU) Pentium 4 3.2 GHz Core 2 Duo

Memory 2 GB 3 GB

Available Disk Space 25 GB 25 GB

Operating System

Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

Home or Professional U.S. English version only

Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

Home or Professional U.S. English version only

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1 Introduction The Vision 1000 Configuration Tool is a software application that allows users to quickly and efficiently configure the Vision 1000. Use the Configuration Tool to adjust and configure the Vision 1000, view Built in Test (BIT) results, and to download log files from the Vision 1000’s internal memory. When a Configuration Tool user connects a portable computer (such as a laptop) to the Vision 1000, he or she will see a real-time configuration display. This display allows users to know exactly how the images recorded and saved to the Vision 1000’s memory will display. The Configuration Tool has four tabs for performing different actions: the Overview tab, Configure tab, BIT tab, and Download tab. Each of these tabs is described later in the user’s guide.

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2 Installing the Vision 1000 Configuration Tool NOTE: The Vision 1000 Configuration Tool must be installed while logged into an administrator account.

1. In an Internet Web browser, type www.appareo.com 2. Point to Support on the upper right side of the screen and click User Sign In from the

drop-down menu. 3. Type your Appareo Web account user name and password in the appropriate fields and

click Submit to sign in. i. If you have not yet created a user account, click Click here to create a new

account. Enter the appropriate information in the fields provided and click Submit. All fields marked by an asterisk (*) are required. It is important that you enter a valid e-mail address because important information may be sent to it.

ii. If you have forgotten your username or password, click the Forgot your username or password link. Type either your e-mail address or user name in the appropriate fields and click Submit. Your username and password will be sent to the e-mail address you provided during account creation.

iii. If you continue to have problems signing in, click the contact us link and follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Click the Add Product link. 5. Select Vision 1000 Configuration Tool from the drop-down menu and type the 32

character product key. Click Submit. The Vision 1000 Configuration Tool will be added to the account’s product history, which is viewable on your account Home page.

i. The Configuration Tool product key was included in the Vision 1000 installation kit. If you did not receive the Configuration Tool product key or have misplaced, please contact Appareo for assistance.

6. Click the Download link for the Vision 1000 Configuration Tool product on your account Home page. A dialog box will appear.

7. Click Click here in the dialog box. 8. Click Save File. 9. After you have downloaded the Vision 1000 Configuration Tool set up file to your

computer, double-click the Vision 1000 Configuration Tool icon in the download location you specified earlier. The Vision 1000 Configuration Tool Setup Wizard should now appear.

10. Click Next> on the Appareo Vision 1000 Configuration Tool dialog box to continue installation.

11. Click I Agree once you have read and if you agree with the Vision 1000 Configuration User Agreement.

12. By default, the program will install to C:\Program Files\Appareo\Vision 1000 Configuration Tool. If you wish to install the program in a different location on the computer, click Browse… and navigate to your desired installation location. Click Install when finished.

13. Click Finish to close the Vision 1000 Configuration Tool Installation Wizard. To open the Configuration Tool after installation, double-click the logo on the desktop, or click the Windows Start button on the lower left corner of your screen, click All Programs, point to Appareo, point to Vision 1000 Configuration Tool, and click Configuration.

NOTE: The Configuration Tool may be downloaded multiple times and may be installed on multiple computers.

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3 Connecting to the Vision 1000 To initially configure the Vision 1000 and to provide maintenance to the device, the Vision 1000 must be connected to a portable laptop that is running the Configuration Tool.

3.1 Configuring the network settings for connecting to the Vision 1000

As the Vision 1000 is configured with a static IP address, the laptop will need to be configured to a compatible IP address to allow the Configuration Tool to communicate with the Vision 1000.

3.1.1 Configuring the network settings in Windows XP 1. Click the Windows Start button on the lower left corner of the desktop. 2. Click Control Panel and click Network Connections. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connections icon and click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 5. Take note of the current property settings, as they will have to be restored after

configuration has been completed. 6. Select Use the following IP address (if not already selected), and type the following

information in the respective fields (as shown in Figure 1): IP address: 192.168.16.200 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.16.1

7. Click OK to save the network changes. NOTE: Remember to restore the portable computer’s original property settings once you have finished configuring the Vision 1000 (see Step 5).

Figure 1: Vision 1000 IP address configuration settings

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3.1.2 Configuring the network settings in Windows Vista 1. Click the Windows Start button on the lower left corner of the computer’s desktop. 2. Click Control Panel and click Network & Sharing Center. 3. Click the Manage network connections link on the left side of the screen. 4. Right-click the Local Area Network icon and click Properties. 5. Click Continue on the pop-up dialog box to signify you are giving permission to

continue. 6. Take note of the current property settings, as they will have to be restored after

configuration has been completed. 7. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPx4) on the Network tab. 8. Select Use the following IP address (if not selected already) and type the following

information in the respective fields: IP address: 192.168.16.200 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.16.1


3.1.3 Configuring the network settings in Windows 7 1. Click the Windows Start button on the lower left corner of the computer’s desktop. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click the View network status and task link under the Network and Internet icon. 4. Click the Change adapter settings link. 5. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties from the drop-down menu. 6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. 7. Take note of the current property settings, as they will have to be restored after

configuration has been completed. 8. Select Use the following IP address (if not selected already) and type the following

information in the respective fields: IP address: 192.168.16.200 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.16.1


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3.2 Connecting to the Vision 1000 The Vision 1000 will need to be powered on during configuration. Given that the Vision 1000 draws its power from the aircraft, the aircraft must also be powered on. While the Vision 1000 is starting up, a blue LED located behind the SD card door will illuminate. After is has finished its startup, the LED will switch to green. Once the LED has been green for approximately two minutes, you may connect to the Vision 1000. To connect a laptop to a Vision 1000:

1. Insert the appropriate end of the Ethernet cord into the computer’s Ethernet port. 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cord to the Vision 1000’s E1 port, as shown in

Figure 2 below. a. Warning: Pins on the Ethernet cord and port may bend if the Ethernet cord is not

handled properly. Ensure the white dot of the Ethernet cord line up with the white dot on the jack on the back of the Vision 1000.

Figure 2: The E1 Ethernet port on the back of the Vision 1000

IMPORTANT: In order for the changes you make with the Configuration Tool to take effect, you must “power cycle” the Vision 1000 once you have finished configuration. To power cycle the Vision 1000:

1. Open the circuit breaker labeled Camera, located on the aircraft’s main circuit breaker panel, to power off the Vision 1000

2. Close the circuit breaker labeled Camera to power on the Vision 1000 3. Observe the Vision 1000’s status LED light, located behind the SD card access door

a. While the Vision 1000 is starting up, the LED status light will be solid blue for several minutes

b. Once the Vision 1000 has properly booted up, the LED status light will be solid green. This signifies that the Vision 1000 is ready to record flight data

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4 Logging in to the Vision 1000 Configuration Tool

Figure 3: Logging into the Configuration Tool

1. Ensure the Configuration Tool is connected to a Vision 1000 and the Vision 1000 is

powered on (the status LED will be solid green if the Vision 1000 is powered on). a. Reference Section 3.2: To Connect to the Vision 1000 for instructions on

connecting to the Vision 1000. 2. Wait until the Vision 1000 Status orb is green and has the text “Device Connected.” 3. Ensure that Operator is selected from the role field 4. Type the password in the Password field.

NOTE: This password is preset by Appareo and cannot be changed. The password is listed on the Vision 1000 product key sheet that is included in your Vision 1000 hardware kit. If you have misplaced the Vision 1000 product key sheet, or have not yet received one, please contact Appareo for assistance. NOTE: An error message, shown in Figure 4, will appear if an incorrect password is entered. Click OK and re-enter the password. If you are still unable to log in, please contact Appareo for assistance.

Figure 4: Invalid password error message

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5 Vision 1000 Configuration Tool Overview 5.1 Status Bar The Status Bar is displayed at the top of the Configuration Tool window, before and after log in. The Status Bar displays important information about the Vision 1000 connected to the Configuration Tool, log in information and access to help documentation.

Vision 1000 status – Indicates if the Vision 1000 is currently connected or not connected to the Configuration Tool. If the Vision 1000 status indicates that it is not connected, it may be currently configuring a connection to a Vision 1000 camera. Vision 1000 serial number – Indicates the unique number associated with the Vision 1000 that is currently connected to the Configuration Tool. Log Out – Click this button to log out of the Configuration Tool. Minimize Window – Click this button to minimize the Configuration Tool window to the desktop application tray. Help Button – Displays the Configuration Tool User’s Guide. NOTE: Your computer must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the Configuration Tool User’s Guide Maximize/Restore Window – If you click this button when the Configuration Tool window is smaller than the entire screen, the Configuration Tool window will resize to full-screen mode. If you click this button when the Configuration Tool is in full-screen mode, the Configuration Tool window will restore to the previous windowed size. Close Window – Click this button to exit the Configuration Tool window.

Figure 5: Status Bar

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5.2 Overview Tab The Overview Tab displays a live feed of images as they are collected from the Vision 1000. It may be used to quickly determine if the Vision 1000 is correctly configured.

Figure 6: Overview Tab

Inertial Measurements – Displays the real-time data of the IMU

Attitude Indicator – Displays the current roll and pitch of the aircraft in an analog form. Digital Roll and Roll Rate – Displays the current roll (in degrees) and roll rate (in degrees per second) of the aircraft in digital form. Digital Pitch and Pitch Rate – Displays the current pitch (degrees) and pitch rate (in degrees per second) of the aircraft in digital form. Heading – Displays the current heading of the aircraft in degrees.

GPS Status – Indicates if the Vision 1000 GPS is in one of four modes: 3D Fix mode, 2D Fix mode, Time Fix Only mode or No Fix mode. These modes are described below:

3D Fix mode – The GPS device is able to lock with multiple satellites and calculate the aircraft’s current location (latitude and longitude) and provide Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 2D Fix mode – The GPS device is able to lock with only one satellite and calculate the aircraft’s current location (latitude and longitude) and provide UTC. The latitude and longitude of the aircraft’s current location may be less accurate than if the device were able to receive signal from multiple satellites Time Fix Only mode – The GPS device is only able to provide UTC, but not location

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No Fix mode – The GPS device is unable to lock with any satellites and is unable to calculate the aircraft’s current location or provide UTC.

GPS Measurements – Displays the current latitude and longitude from the GPS on the Vision 1000 in degrees, minutes, seconds and decimal seconds. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) – Displays current Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) of the GPS on the Vision 1000. Ground Speed - Displays the aircraft’s current ground speed. Ambient and Line In sound levels – Indicates the decibel level of Ambient and Line in sound, with red being the loudest and green the quietest. If there is no sound, the entire meter will appear dark. NOTE: Click the icon below the sound level meters to mute either, or both, the Ambient and Line In sound levels. Zoom Slider – Move the Zoom Slider up to increase the magnification of the Zoom View Area (up to 10x) or down to decrease the magnification of the Zoom View Area (down to 1x). Alternatively, you may use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in or out of the image. Changes are observed only when the Zoom View Area is enabled. Zoom – Enables/disables the Zoom View Area. The Zoom View Area will be displayed in the right pane of the window and replace the Attitude Indicator and GPS information, as shown in Figure 11. This feature is ideal for validating the focus of the Vision 1000; however, it was not designed to magnify gauges or other flight instruments.

NOTE: Zoom Level One is the native size of the image, i.e. the size of the image without any scaling.

Grid – Displays a 9 x 7 square grid across the image in the Configuration Tool window. Use the grid tool to properly adjust the Vision 1000 during configuration.

Figure 7: The Grid overlaid on a frame capture

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5.3 Configure tab The Configure Tab is used to enter values for multiple fields, including the roll, pitch and yaw of the Vision 1000 during installation. Users may also enter an aircraft’s tail number.

Figure 8: Configure Tab

IMU Zero Point – Use these fields to configure the GPS/IMU readings of the Vision 1000.

Attitude Indicator – Indicates the current pitch and roll of the aircraft at its current location. Roll and Roll Rate – Indicates the digital measure of the aircraft’s roll in degrees and roll rate in degrees per second. If aircraft is stationary, the roll rate will be at or near zero (0). Pitch and Pitch Rate – Indicates the digital measure of the aircraft’s pitch in degrees and pitch rate in degrees per second. If the aircraft is stationary, the pitch r will be at or near zero (0). Heading – Indicates the digital measure of the aircraft’s heading in degrees. Aircraft Tail Number – Displays the number that is currently associated with the Vision 1000 and its file names. This field is editable; the default is the Vision 1000 serial number. Users may wish to change this field to an aircraft’s tail number.

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Ambient and Line In sound levels – Indicates the decibel level of Ambient and Line In sound, with red being the loudest and green the quietest. If there is no sound, the entire meter will appear dark. Grid – Projects a 9x7 square on to the image of the Configuration Tool window. Use the Grid to adjust the Vision 1000 during IMU Zero Point configuration.

5.4 Built in Test tab

Figure 9: Built in Test Tab Summary

Overall Status – Indicates if all the BITs have passed (displays a green orb with the text Pass) if a field-serviceable BIT has failed (displayed a yellow orb with the text Warning!, as shown in the Built in Test Tab summary graphic above) or if any of non-serviceable BITs have failed (displays a red orb with the text Fail!,). NOTE: Refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Vision 1000 Configuration Overview (document number 600890-000009) for instructions on how to field-service a Vision 1000 with a Warning status Individual Status Pane – Indicates which individual BITs have passed or failed after the Start Built in Test button has been clicked. Start Built in Test – Click this button to start all BITs available for the Vision 1000.

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5.5 Download tab Use the Download Tab to view log files that are currently located on the Vision 1000’s internal memory and download those files to a designated storage location on the local computer. The Download Tab displays the log file’s size and where the file is being stored. Appareo support personnel may request to view log files to help identify the cause of a problem with the Vision 1000. NOTE: Only internal log files, not removable memory files (such as those stored on the SD card) are shown in the Download Tab. To access the flight data from internal memory, use the Appareo Memory Access Utility for the Vision 1000, which is included in the download of the Configuration Tool.

Figure 10: Download Tab Summary

Transfer All Data Now – Click this button to download all log files on the Vision 1000’s internal memory to the designated file storage location on the local computer. Transfer Selected Files – Click this button to transfer only selected log files. To select a flight file, simply select the checkbox in the Transfer column immediately to the left of that file. NOTE: This process may take several minutes, depending on how many files are on the Vision 1000’s internal memory Browse – Click this button to change where log files are stored on the local computer. Current file storage location – Displays where log files are currently stored on the local computer. Total files found – Displays the total amount of log files found in the Vision 1000’s internal memory.

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6 Configuring the Vision 1000 6.1 Zooming in or zooming out Click the Overview Tab and click the Zoom button located on the lower left side of the Configuration Tool window. The Zoom View Area will now appear in the right pane of the Configuration Tool window, as shown in Figure 11. To change the Zoom View Area, click the Zoom Preview Window (a blue box outlined in yellow in the left pane on top of the image) and drag to the desired view area. To increase magnification of the Zoom View Area, move the Zoom Slider up. To decrease the magnification of the Zoom View Area, move the Zoom Slider down. While pointed to the image, the mouse wheel may also be used to increase or decrease magnification. To exit the Zoom View Area, click the Zoom button again. NOTE: The Zoom View Area is a fixed size and cannot be modified by users.

Figure 11: Zoom View Area

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6.2 Configuring the IMU zero point Enter the roll and pitch of the aircraft as indicated by the aircraft’s attitude indicator gauge during configuration of the Vision 1000 in the appropriate fields. Follow the instructions bellow to calculate the yaw value. Roll refers to how the aircraft is situated on an imaginary axis through the length of the aircraft. Roll can be measured between -90 and 90 degrees. Roll is positive when the aircraft is tilted to the right, negative when the aircraft is tilted to the left and zero (0) when the aircraft is perfectly level. Roll is also referred to as bank, or bank angle.

Figure 13: A helicopter with -20° roll (left) and with 20° roll (right)

Pitch refers to how the aircraft is situated on an imaginary horizontal axis, perpendicular to the direction of flight. Like roll, pitch always measures between -90 and 90 degrees. Pitch is positive when the aircraft’s nose is tilted up, negative when the nose points towards the ground and zero (0) when the aircraft is perfectly level.

Figure 14: A helicopter with 20° pitch (up) and with -20° pitch (down)

Yaw input is the angular offset of the Vision 1000 from the centerline of the airframe, e.g. if the Vision 1000 is installed and pointed 25 degrees to the right of the centerline of the aircraft, the input value would be 25. If the Vision 1000 is installed and pointed 25 degrees to the left of the centerline of the aircraft, the input value would be -25 (as shown in Figure 15). Possible values for yaw range between -180 and 180 degrees.

Figure 12: IMU Zero Point Configuration

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Figure 15: Configuring Yaw Offset Angle

If users enter a value outside of the possible range, the field will be outlined in red and an error message similar to the one shown in Figure 16 will appear, displaying the correct possible value range. The possible value ranges for roll and pitch are -90 to 90 degrees and between -180 and 180 degrees for yaw.

Figure 16: IMU Zero Point Configuration Error

Once users have entered the roll, pitch, and yaw, click Configure. If the Configure button is not available (appear grayed out), an IMU Zero Point value is missing.

6.3 Entering the tail number Enter the tail number of the aircraft installed with the Vision 1000 in the Tail # field. By default, this number is the serial number of the Vision 1000. This information will be used in the creation of file names recorded by the Vision 1000.

6.4 Muting ambient and line-in sound To mute either the ambient or Line In sound, simply click the icon below the sound level you’d like to mute. To unmute the sound level, click the icon again.

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7 Troubleshooting Guide Below is a list of frequently asked questions users may have during the Vision 1000 configuration process. If you are unable to remedy a problem using the solutions described in this document, please contact Appareo. If an error message appears, please record the text within the error message or, if possible, capture a screen shot of the error message and send to Appareo.

7.1 Sign In error If an error message similar to the one shown in Figure 17 appears after you have clicked the Login button on the Log In window, you have entered the incorrect user name or password information. Click OK and ensure Caps Lock has not been accidentally enabled on your keyboard. Retype your user name and password information in the appropriate fields and click Login. If you are still unable to successfully log in to the Configuration Tool, please contact Appareo for assistance.

Figure 17: Incorrect Password Error Message

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7.2 Disconnected from device error If a screen similar to the one shown in Figure 18 appears when you attempt to log into the Configuration Tool or at any time appears during use of the Configuration Tool, the Configuration Tool has been disconnected from the Vision 1000 device. If this error message appears, ensure the Vision 1000 is on. Also check that the Ethernet cord connecting your computer to the Vision 1000 is securely attached at both ends, that the local area connection is enabled on your computer, and that the network settings are correct. Once you have finished trouble-shooting the error, close and reopen the Configuration Tool.

Figure 18: Device not connected error screen

7.3 Unable to connect laptop to Vision 1000 via ethernet One common cause of being unable to connect a laptop to the Vision 1000 is that the Ethernet cord has been connected to the P1 Power port of the Vision 1000 (the left port on the Vision 1000) instead of the E1 Ethernet port (the right port). If this is the case, simply disconnect the Ethernet cord from the P1 Power port and connect to the E1 Ethernet port.

Figure 19: The E1 and P1 ports on the back of the Vision 1000

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