Safe Target System 2.0 (STS) User`s Manual
Contents
1. 17 Wait while the software is loaded This may take several minutes Progress Please wait while Setup completes the following actions gt Installing Components Searching for updated DirectX Runtime Components and updating as necessary This may take a few minutes Copying files ma 1 0 2309 0 Microsoft DirectX Direct 3DX xml Lhe Figure 15 18 Click Finish Installing Microsoft R DirectX R Installation Complete Microsoft DirectX The components installed are now ready for use Figure 16 19 Now move on to the Logitech Webcam Software Click Next to begin installing Welcome 1 Welcome 2 Choose Set up Thank you for your purchase of a Logitech webcam Let s get started 3 Install my software Please select your preferred language 7 Finish Insta By clicking on Next you agree to the Logitech User License Agreement Fi o Logitech Figure 17 20 Connect the Tracking Camera USB cable to an open USB port on your computer IT TRE Please plug your webcam into an USB port on your computer ql Welcome 2 Choose Set up 3 Install my software 4 Finish Install Figure 18 21 Wait while the software connects to the Tracking camera IT TRE Webcam Connected Please wait 2 Choose Set up f 3 Install my software 1 Welcome 4 Finish Install Figure 19 22 Once the software has recognized the camera click N2. voice prompts and feedback on or off Instructions Turns voice instructions on or off Shot Results Turns voice feedback of shot scoring on or off After Action Turns voice scoring results on or off Once you are done with the settings screen click on the Home button in the lower right corner to return to the Home screen Begin Training From the Home screen click on the Begin button to start target practice Figure 31 Training Setup The Training Setup screen allows you to choose the target you would like to train on calibrate the Tracking Camera and select the parameters you would like for Training TRAINING SETUP A Target 1 of 19 training Options Standard Round Limit EE orr Time Limit ET Start Tone Er Calibrate O lt Click when ready to calibrate Figure 32 Before training can begin the camera calibration must be run in order to align the camera to the screen Ensure you have a feed in the camera preview window and click the Calibration button K Click to al Figure 33 Align the camera so that the entire white outline displayed on your screen is visible in the camera view Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the brightness to look similar to the image below When done click on the continue button lt Z ES N etree Figure 34 The camera will now take a snapshot of the screen displaying only the white border and display it with a green box displayed over it M
3. Safe Target System 2 0 STS User s Manual By AimTech Systems Revision 2 0 Table of Contents PARTS UNC UN T 3 Hoadine di OONO ce san EE DE EG E sara tan DoE EG E GR EE cs ees 3 UTS VS ie SS Stel se ER N Ee ee N ee Ge EG EO EO 15 SereenFilier Mate ia ie Ro E A EDE ER RA ee Ee Ee De EE ee E ee eats 15 ENE eers ed SOW al ER EE EE EE N PD OE HE N EE OE EE 16 DO US sons cane Oe Ee E GO EE OR EE N EA EE NA OE EE 18 BUNG EE tc ele NE N N ER EE N EE OR HE 19 ES ME ie RE EE EE N AE EE AE ER EG 19 oe Med io EE EE OE N EE EI 19 DOCH Tranne ARE NE EE ONE RE AE OE IE N N aierensuss 19 AU WN SEEP ne een ee de GR E ee Ge GE ee n GO E N Ge eie 20 esc EN OE EE ER EE EE EE EE EE EE 20 Teel eC ON AE RE OE OE OO OE OO OR N OE EO EE OO 23 TANNE ODO is ei se ee ie ede oe ee ee Ge EA 23 BERG DES Ie RE A E EE eaten 24 de ap oe Ie AN Oe EO EE EE E EE N n 26 UDOT AE cc EE EE EE EO EE EE EE OE EE EE EE EE EN re 26 Introduction This document will describe all the functions and how to use the Safe Target System STS from AlMTech Systems The STS system is designed to allow you to safely practice marksmanship skills without going to the range or the safety concerns of live weapons The STS system is designed to be used with the Dry Fire Laser Inserts from AimTech Systems Loading the Software This section will cover how to load the STS software to your Windows XP or 7 computer 1 Locate the provided STS software disk that came with the sys
4. bility tab and place a check mark next to Run this program as an Administrator Click Apply and then click OK to close the window 2 Now double click the STS icon on the desktop to launch the software a Sate Target System Figure 27 Compatibility f you have problems with this program and it worked correctly on an earlier version of Windows select the compatibility mode that matches that earlier version Open Help me choose the settings Troubleshoot compatibility Compatibility mode Open file location E Run this program in compatibility mode for R ini X 2 Dee Windows XP Service Pack 3 2 Edit with Notepad Scan with Microsoft Security Essentials Settings Pin to Taskbar E Run in 256 colors Pin to Start Menu E Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution Restore previous versions Disable visual themes a gt EF Disable desktop composition E Disable display scaling on high DPI settings Cut Copy Privilege Level Paste V Run this program as an administrator Create shortcut Delete By Change settings for all users Rename Properties N 3 The STS software will now launch full screen at a resolution of 1280 x 720 SAFE TARGET SYSTEM Begin Settings Help Quit 4 The STS software opens on the Home screen Here you will see 4 icons Begin Settings Help and Quit Takes you to the target selection and training setup screen Takes you to the basic setting screen Displays operatin
5. can select any of the sessions from the list to view the shots from that session This list of sessions is only available until the training screen is exited Once the training screen has been exited all session information is cleared with no way to retrieve it If you want to print a session s results it must be done before exiting the training screen In the Sessions List are two buttons Clear Sessions and Print Results Clear Sessions erases the list of Sessions and Print Results prints the results of the highlighted session Misses Score Figure 39 Shot List In the lower right corner is the Shot List This shows a running list of all shots taken during a session Once the session is ended you can mouse over any shot in the list and the corresponding shot on the target display will blink for easy identification If more shots exist than can be displayed in the list hold down the left mouse button in the list and drag the list up or down to see all shots There are four columns of information displayed Round Result Score and speed Round shows the shot number in order fired Result shows whether or not a shot struck a hit zone or not Score shows the running total score at the top and the individual score for each shot Speed displays the time between each shot and the last one When in Quick Draw mode the Speed column displays the time from the sound of the start tone to when the shot is fired on the target If you have Spoken Dialogu
6. e enabled the time difference between the current session and the previous session will be announced Round Result Score Speed Round Hi Alt 10 Ha A 00 Round WZ Alyy 10 OOS 44 Round Us HIT 10 TARTA Figure 40 Once you have completed all training session press Quit to return to the Training Setup screen Exit the Software To exit the software press Exit from the Home Screen Support If you have any problems questions or suggestions please shoot us an email at info lasermarksman com and we will respond as quickly as possible Thank You for purchasing the Safe Target System We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do
7. e terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No Install will close To install you must accept this agreement Yes No Figure 9 14 Wait while the software is loaded Once done it will close automatically Gathering required information Figure 12 15 Now move on to the Microsoft DirectX installer Select accept the agreement and click Next Microsoft DirectX Welcome to setup for DirectX The DirectX setup wizard guides you through installation of DirectX Runtime Components Please read the following license agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement You must accept the agreement to continue the setup MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT DIRECTX END USER RUNTIME E These license tems are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation or based on where you live one of its affiliates and you Please read them They apply to the software named above which includes the media on which you received it if any The terms also apply to any Microsoft updates accept the agreement dont accept the agreement Figure 13 16 Click Next Installing Microsoft R DirectX R DirectX Setup Install DirectX runtime components DirectX Runtime Install This install package will search for updated DirectX Runtime Components and update as necessary It may take a few minutes To start installation please click Next Figure 14
8. et Selection Use the arrows to select the desired target for training Training Options This allows you to choose a Training Mode Training Options Standard Round Limit Time Limit Start lone Figure 37 Standard In standard training mode you can manually set options such as Round Limit Time Limit and a Start Tone Round Limit This allows you to set the number of rounds allowed before a session is ended In the off position unlimited rounds are allowed Time Limit This allows you to set a time limit for a training session In the off position time is unlimited Start Tone This allows you to enable a delayed start tone before shooting can begin The delay is 5 seconds Quick Draw The quick Draw mode enables the correct settings for quick draw practice When Quick Draw mode is selected the delayed start tone is engaged and only one round is allowed At the bottom of the Training Options section is a brief description of the currently selected options Reactive The reactive mode enables certain targets to have knock down or pop up steel targets The default mode is knock down To enable pop up targets turn Popup Targets On Rounds Needed When turned on sets the number of rounds required to knock down a reactive target Time Limit Sets the amount of time the targets will be presented Start Tone Sounds a start tone after a 5 second delay Popup Targets When turned on targets will appear in a random
9. ext Webcam Connected 1 Welcome Logitech HD Webcam C310 2 Choose Set up 3 Install my software A Finish Instal Figure 20 23 If the following screen is displayed just click Next to continue 1 Welcome We have detected that you have video calling software installed 2 Choose Set up e Skype 3 Install my software e Logitech Vid HD d Finish Instal To make it easier to start a video call we will add a shortcut s to your webcam software Ee es 7 vi Logitech Figure 21 24 In this window you will select software to install Ensure only Logitech Webcam Drivers is checked Logitech Webcam Software should be unchecked Click Next g Logitech Webcam Drivers SER Logitech Webcam Software a Logitech Motion Detection Figure 22 25 Please wait while the camera drivers are now loaded Installing software Please wait while your software is being installed om Welcome E mail Choose Set up Edit Video 3 Install my Facebook software f m YouTube 4 Finish Install Take pictures Record videos E mail or upload to Facebook or YouTube with a single click Installing Logitech Webcam Software 4 Total Progress 9 Time Remaining 01 54 eo Logitech Figure 23 26 Confirm that the camera image is visible and click Next Logitech Webcam Software Installation Nee Check settings Choose Set up Instal
10. g instructions for the STS System Exits and closes the STS Software Settings The settings screen allows you to setup some of the basic options that will apply to your training session AimTech Safe Target System caen X OPTIONS AND SETUP Bullet Size Y Target Type Paper Sreem Sound Effects on g Spoken Dialogue on Instructions ON Shot Results After Action Figure 29 Bullet Size Click in the drop down box to select which caliber bullet impact you would like to simulate on the target The bullet impacts will show on the target screen as a red circle the size of the bullet selected Two options are given that are not traditional bullet sizes Micro Caliber and Crosshair Micro Caliber is 06 and Crosshair is just that These two sizes are offered to precisely show the center of your aim point when the trigger was pulled Note On larger screens these sizes will not be close to bullet actual size Bullet Size 22 Caliber 22 Caliber 36 Caliber 3MM Target Type get LJA 44 Caliber 45 Caliber 177 Caliber Sound Effects Micro Caliber Crosshairs Spoken Dialogue Instructions Shot Results After Action Figure 30 Target Type Paper No impact sound Steel Makes a steel impact sound when a bullet strikes any part of a target strike zone Sound Effects When on any sounds selected below will play When off no sounds at all will be played including steel target sounds Spoken Dialogue Turns
11. l my software 4 Finish Install Webcam Logitech HD Webcam C310 Microphone HD Webcam C310 Figure 24 27 The camera driver installation is now complete click Finish Up to finish and exit the installation iT TRE aaia Your software is installed Choose Set up Install my software A Finish instal mue oo vid Logitech Figure 25 Using the STS System This section will cover how to use the STS System and all of its features Please make sure you have connected the Tracking Camera to a USB 2 0 port on your computer before proceeding Your desktop screen resolution should be set to at least 1280 x 720 Screen Filter Material Computer screens and Flat Screen TVs have an anti glare surface which will not reflect the training laser This is overcome by attaching the included filter material to the screen which will properly reflect the training laser for the tracking camera to track it Measure and cut the material to fit your screen Attach the filter with scotch tape to the bevel of the screen in each of the 4 corners If you require a second piece in order to cover a larger screen it can be ordered from www lasermarksman com p Figure 26 Safe Target Software 1 To ensure the STS runs correctly you must first set it to run as Administrator Locate the Safe Target System icon on your computer desktop and right click it At the bottom of the list click on Properties Select the Compati
12. order and present until shot or Face Time is up Face Time When Popup targets is enabled the Time Limit option with change to Face Time This sets how long each target will be presented before going away and presenting the next target Begin Training When you have selected the desired options click the Begin button to start training You are now in the training screen If you have Spoken Dialog turned on you will hear verbal instructions telling you to Press Start Session to begin training At this time you can press Start Session when you are ready to begin training When you are done with the current session press any key or mouse click to Stop Session to allow for the ability to print and review the session results If you have set a round limit or time limit the session will end automatically if either are met The shots on the target are cleared when a new session is started 00 09 00 00 09 36 00 03 25 00 69 36 Start Session Figure 38 The After Action Review Screen consists of 3 sections Target Area This displays the hit locations of all shots during the session Session List In the upper right corner is the session list This section shows a list of all sessions that have been finished along with the hits misses and score for that session A session consists of all target activity from when Start Session is pressed to when Stop Session is pressed When all sessions have been ended you
13. ove the mouse cursor over each corner of the green box and while holding down the left mouse button drag the corner to the corresponding of the white screen border in the snapshot When done the green box should align completely with the white border When done click Continue Figure 35 A note about Lighting The STS System is designed to operate in normal room lighting as long as there is no direct light shining on the screen It cannot be used in direct sun light as it will wash out the camera blinding it to the laser strike Ensure no direct light sources such as a lamp or ceiling light are in direct view of the camera Ensure there is no visible reflection of a light behind the camera reflecting in the screen This will be seen as a bright blob in the camera view Move or adjust the screen if any bright spots from reflected light are visible in the camera feed False Shot Correction If at any time the system begins experiencing false shots or shots that happen without a shot having been fired exit the training session and exit back to the Setup Screen While in the Setup Screen hold down the Ctrl key and tap the down arrow key a couple of times until the false shots stop occurring In the camera feed you will see the false shots displayed as yellow pluses in the camera feed TRAINING SETUP Target Selection or Target 1 of 19 Training Options Standard Round Limit EE or Time Limit Ed Stant Tone ij otr Figure 36 Targ
14. t System v2 5 8 Completing the Safe Target System v2 5 8 Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing Safe Target System v2 5 8 on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup Install Camera Drivers Required Install runtime modules Required Install DirectX Runtime Update Required Aimtech Systems Figure 8 12 Please wait while the Logitech software unpacks 13 Once the Logitech software is finished unpacking 3 installer windows will be presented waiting to be installed Install them one at a time starting with the Microsoft Visual C Click yes to begin this install Microsoft Visual C 2005 SP1 Redistribu m a Lo ea Please read the following license agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS a MICROSOFT VISUAL C 2005 RUNTIME LIBRARIES These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation S or based on where you live one of its affiliates and you Please read them They apply to the software named above which includes the media on which you received it if any The terms also apply to any Microsoft updates supplements Intemet based services and support services for this software unless other terms accompany those items T so those terms apply By using the software you accept these terms If you do not accept Do you accept all of th
15. tem Insert the disk label side up into the computers DVD ROM drive and close the drive 3 Wait a moment for the installer to auto launch If the software does not auto launch manually navigate to the DVD drive and double click to open the DVD content Double Click on the SetupSTS exe to launch the installer 4 Ifthe following warning is displayed select Yes SN User Account Control Program name SetupSTS exe Publisher Unknown File origin Hard drive on this computer M Show details Change when these notifications appear Figure 1 5 Click Next Setup Safe Target System vL17 j EET See Welcome to the Safe Target System v1 1 7 Setup Wizard This will install Safe Target System v1 1 7 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Aimtech Systems Figure 2 6 Read the license agreement and select I accept the agreement then click Next Please read the following important information before continuing Please read the following License Agreement You must accept the terms of this agreement before continuing with the installation LICENSE AGREEMENT AimTech Systems grants you a non exclusive license to use this copy of the program subject to the following terms and the proprietary notices labels or marks on the program and the accompanying documentation YOU MAY 1 Use this program onl
16. y on any one computer at any one time 2 Make a copy of the program in machine readable form for archival purposes as accept the agreement C do not accept the agreement Figure 3 7 Click Next 8 Click Next Where should Safe Target System v1 1 7 be installed J Setup will install Safe Target System v1 1 7 into the following folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse At least 37 8 MB of free disk space is required Figure 4 Where should Setup place the programs shortcuts A Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse Dont create a Start Menu folder Figure 5 9 Click Next Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing Safe Target System v1 1 7 then click Next Additional icons Create Desktop icons Figure 6 10 Please wait a moment while the STS files are loaded Please wait while Setup installs Safe Target System v1 1 7 on your computer Extracting files C Bm Tech Systems Safe Target System Resources Interface AfterActionForm bmp Figure 7 11 The software will now install supporting software required to run the STS software Ensure all 3 options are selected and click Finish Setup Safe Targe
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search