Leo Bodnar Electronics SimSteering 2 User manual

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USER MANUAL
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INCLUDED IN HE BOX
•Steering Motor
•Motor Cables
•Control Box
•Emergency Stop Button
•3m USB cable
•Power Cord (UK, EU or US plug end
WARNING
Before you use this product, please read this documentation carefully.
Electric Shock
•Never unplug any connectors while the system is switched on. This may cause severe injury or even death.
•Store the product in a dry location and do not expose it to dust or direct sunlight.
•Ensure the connectors are inserted into the correct sockets and that the pin alignment is correct.
•Do not twist, pull or force the connectors or cables.
•Do not short-circuit the product.
•Never dismantle the product.
•Do not use any other connectors or cables other than those supplied with the system.
•Do not use any cables if they are split or damaged.
•Unplug the power cable if unused for long periods of time.
•Avoid spilling any liquids on any of the components.
Heat
The surfaces of the motor can be very hot in operation and the surface temperature can exceed 100deg Celsius (212 F .
Check the temperature and only handle the motor after it has dropped below 40deg Celsius (104 F .
Air Vents
Ensure that the air vents on the side of the case are not blocked. For optimum ventilation position the case at least 10cm
away from any walls or surfaces.
Injuries due to force feedback and repeated movements
Using a force feedback steering wheel may cause muscular or joint pain. To avoid any issues we recommend the following:
•Avoid lengthy usage.
•Take 10 to 15 minute breaks after each 1 hour of use.
•If you feel any fatigue or pain in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders or neck, stop use immediately and rest.
•If symptoms reoccur, we advise you to consult your doctor.
•Keep out of reach of children.
•During use always use both hands on the steering wheel as much as possible.
•Never place your hand through the steering wheel at any time.
•Ensure the Emergency Stop Button is plugged in and situated within reach during use.
Mounting
Ensure the motor is mounted securely before use. Failure to do so may result in injury.
For Professional Use Only
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Fitting the Shaft Clamp
Insert the M5 x 25mm bolts (Red into the six inner counterbored holes and screw into the back ring using the 4mm hex
key provided. As each bolt is tightened the two halves of the shaft clamp are pulled together. This will cause the other bolts
to become loose so it is necessary to repeat the process multiple times one by one until each bolt feels tight.
Removing the Shaft Clamp
Extract two of the M5 bolts (yellow and wind out the remaining 4 (red . Insert the 2 extracted bolts into the two threaded
holes offset by 30 degrees and screw in until the bolts push against the back ring. Keep winding the bolts in until the back
ring is pushed away from the front. The shaft clamp should then be loose enough to be removed.
DO NO USE WD40 AS HIS CAN CAUSE PERMANEN DAMAGE O HE IN ERNALS OF HE MO OR

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Rotating the Motor Connectors
The motor connectors are rotatable and it is not necessary to undo the securing screws holding them to the motor casing.
New connectors can be quite stiff however so it may require some force to turn them. The connectors are very robust
however it is recommended to only turn them by hand.
Inserting the Cables into the Control Box
1.
Mains Power Cable
2. Motor Power Cable
3. Motor Feedback Cable
4. USB Cable
5.
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Stop Cable

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Assembling the Adjustable Mounting Bracket
1. Fit the motor plates (Yellow to the motor using the M8 x 25mm bolts, nuts and washers (Blue
provided.
hese fit on the rear of the motor flange as pictured.
2. Attach the two side mounting plates (Purple to the motor plates (Yellow through the top and
bottom slots using the M6 x 16mm bolts, nuts and plain washers (Green . The tlt angle is set by
the position of the bolts in these slots.
3. Using the drill template included with this manual, drill four holes into your mounting surface.
Insert the M6 x 40mm bolts (Red through the vertical slots at the bottom of the side mounting
plates (Purple and secture in place with the washers and wing nuts.

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Connecting a Steering Wheel to the Shaft Clamp Adaptor
Direct mounting of a wheel to the shaft clamp
Mounting a wheel to the shaft clamp via a quick release system

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Mounting a fabricated steering column to the shaft clamp
NO E: We do not supply the steering column

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System Specifications
SimSteering Control Box
Width: 300mm
Height: - 150mm
Depth: 200mm (excluding connectors
Weight: 4.1kg
52 Motor
53 Motor
54 Motor
Width: 110mm
Height: 110mm
Depth: 160mm (excluding
shaft and connectors
Weight: 5.6kg
Width: 110mm
Height: 110mm
Depth: 190mm (excluding
shaft and connectors
Weight: 7.5kg
Width: 110mm
Height: 110mm
Depth: 220mm (excluding
shaft and connectors
Weight: 9.1kg
Shaft Clamp Specifications
Material: Anodised Aluminium
Weight: 260g
Accepted Wheel Bolt Patterns: Outer: 6 x 70mm - Inner: 3 x 50.8mm
Parts Supplied:
Two halves of shaft clamp
6x M5x25mm Bolts
1x 4mm Hex Key
1x Tube of Copper Grease
Motor Bracket Specifications
Material: Painted Stainless Steel
Weight: 650g with fittings
Parts Supplied:
2x Motor Plate
1x Left side plate
1x Right side Plate
4x M6x40mm Bolts
4x M6 Penny Washers
4x M6 Spring washers
4x M6x16mm Bolts
8x M6 Plain Washers
4x M6 Nuts
4x M8x25mm Bolts
8x M8 Plain Washers
4x M8 Nyloc Nuts

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