Ultrahaptics STRATOS Inspire Quick setup guide
STRATOS TMInspire Integration Guide
Overview
Ultrahaptics’ STRATOS™ Inspire is a fully
integrated device, providing end users with
the ability to bolt mid-air haptics onto their
application. With a rugged, splash-proof
enclosure and with regional safety and
electrical certification (CE, FCC, NRTL, PSE),
STRATOS™ Inspire is designed to deliver
‘plug-and-play’ mid-air haptics functionality
without the need to develop custom
hardware.
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Getting started
Front grille
Leap Motion®camera module
Desktop stand
Sealing position for recessed installation
Fan inlet/outlets
Rating plate with serial number
Power socket
USB Type-C port
Security bolting point
VESA 100 x 100 mount
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Connections and power requirements
The STRATOS™ Inspire requires two wired connections to operate:
DC power
STRATOS™ Inspire requires a DC power supply, which is connected at the rear of the unit. A universal
mains (100 to 240V AC) DC power supply is supplied with the unit. An alternative Limited Power Source
may be used as long as it fulfils the following specification:
• 24V DC ±10% 3.75A max.
• 5.5mm × 2.1mm barrel connector, connected centre-positive
• A Limited Power Source (LPS) in accordance with IEC 62368-1:2014
USB type-C
Data is sent from a connected PC to the STRATOS Inspire using a USB type-C cable. A suitable cable is
supplied with the unit. An alternative USB type-C compliant cable may be used as convenient.
Mounting positions
STRATOS™ Inspire should always be used with the array in
‘landscape’ format. It can be mounted at any angle from flat
(horizontal) to upright (vertical), depending on the intended
interaction zone and surrounding equipment.
Should security be a concern, a security bolting position is
incorporated at the rear of the STRATOS™ Inspire. A security M4
bolt can be used to fit an appropriate security leash or tether
(not supplied with the product) to this point.
Always connect the power and USB cables to the STRATOS™
Inspire once installation is completed, and before turning on the
power supply.
Installation height
While every installation is likely to utilise dierent equipment
(screens, plinths, etc.), the flexibility oered by the size of
the STRATOS™ Inspire interaction zone enables convenient
installation with haptics focused at the operators’ hand.
Haptic interaction zone
STRATOS™ Inspire can be used to create haptics on a user’s hand in a 3-dimensional zone.
Viewed from the side of the unit: Viewed from the top of the unit:
Seen from the front of the array, the haptic interaction zone measures approximately:
We do not recommend attempting to create haptics outside this zone as they may be inconsistent or feel
weak to the user.
Depth Width
Best haptic quality Green 50 to 475 mm (2” to 19”) 0 to 400 mm (0” to 16”)
Good haptics Yellow 475 to 630 mm (19” to 25”) 400 to 480 mm 16” to 19”
Acceptable haptics Orange 630 to 700 mm (25” to 28”) 480 to 560 mm (19 to 22”)
Mounting / integration
When designing a mid-air haptic experience, it is important to ensure that a user’s hands will intersect with
the haptic interaction zone in a way that naturally complements other elements, such as visual eects,
audio eects or holograms.
• When the intended use is primarily for standing adults, we recommend that the centre of the
interaction zone should be approximately 900mm / 3’ from floor level.
• If the intended use is primarily for seated adults, wheelchair users or standing children, the centre of
the interaction zone should be approximately 750mm / 2’ 6” from floor level.
Caution - cooling
The STRATOS™ Inspire casing incorporates cooling fans that pull air in from one side of the unit and out at
the other, through the fan inlets / outlets (5).
To avoid unnecessary noise, the fans operate according to the internal temperature of the unit. In normal use,
the fans will usually operate at slow speed. Intensive use or elevated external temperatures will cause the fans
to run faster.
STRATOS™ Inspire is rated to operate at ambient air temperatures between 0°C and 40°C / 32°F to 104°F.
A thermal cut-out is used to restrict operation should internal temperatures reach an unsafe level (see
Troubleshootingbelow). Below 0°C, condensation may aect the performance of the LEAP Motion® camera.
When installing STRATOS™ Inspire, take care not to block or obstruct the fan vents. For this reason, when
mounting the unit part-recessed (see below), the wall thickness in the area of the fan vents should not exceed
10mm (3/4”). Ensure that no solid objects block airflow for a distance of at least 50mm / 2” in any direction
from each fan vent
Using a VESA mount
STRATOS™ Inspire incorporates a standard VESA 100 x 100 mount (also known as a VESA
MIS-D, 100 mount), similar to that found on televisions, monitors, soundbars and other
AV equipment. This makes it compatible with a broad range of branded and generic
mounting devices (‘VESA mounts’).
VESA mounts are usually supplied with a range of hardware, including the M4 bolts
required to fit STRATOS™ Inspire to the mount. Four M4x10mm bolts are also supplied
with the product for this purpose.
When using a VESA mount with STRATOS™ Inspire, ensure that the surface it is mounted
on can support the unit weight of 3.1 kg (4 lb), plus the weight of any stand or mounting
hardware used.
Mounting slung under a display
In installations that use a TV or monitor mounted directly to a wall or
vertical plinth, STRATOS™ Inspire can be fitted directly to the screen using a
conventional soundbar VESA mount connected to the VESA mounts on the
screen used. Soundbar VESA mounts (also called ‘Soundbar Fitting Kits’) are
generally universal, i.e. designed to fit multiple screen sizes, soundbar layouts
and VESA patterns. This makes them ideal for this purpose.
When mounting below a screen, ensure that the screen’s own mounting
bracket or stand can support the additional weight of the STRATOS™ Inspire
and the chosen mounting hardware.
Soundbar VESA mounts are fitted to the displays’ own VESA mount, normally
at the two lower bolt positions. The soundbar mounts are then fitted to the
STRATOS™ Inspire using suitable M4 bolts (maximum penetration 9 mm
(3/8”).
By taking advantage of the universal nature of soundbar mounts, it is possible
to vary the height and orientation of STRATOS™ Inspire relative to the screen
to optimise the position of the haptic interaction zone.
Max. thickness 10mm (¾’’)
Wall mounting using a VESA mount
Using a standard TV or monitor mount, you can fix the STRATOS™ Inspire to a
solid or hollow wall. Any mount that is compatible with the VESA 100 standard
can be used for this purpose, although a version with tilt adjustment and/or an
adjustable arm position may be preferable to give flexibility of haptic positioning.
Once the desired position of the STRATOS™ Inspire has been established, wall
VESA mounts are first fitted to a wall using suitable fixings, generally supplied with
the mount. The STRATOS™ Inspire is then fitted to the mount using the VESA 100
mount.
Mounting to a monitor stand or desktop using a VESA mount
VESA mounts that incorporate a clamp to fit a vertical monitor stand pole or a desktop are also
available. These mounts often incorporate tilt and position adjustment, providing a high degree
of flexibility.
These mounts are first clamped to the pole or desk, then the STRATOS™ Inspire is fitted using
the VESA 100 mount bolts.
Mounting direct to a wall or cabinet
STRATOS™ Inspire can be screwed directly onto a plinth, cabinet front or hollow
wall.
To do so, first establish the desired position of the haptic interaction zone. Should
a tilt be required, for example to project haptics in front of a display mounted
above the array, this should be accounted for in the design of the cabinet or plinth
in use.
Next, mark and drill 4 holes in the mounting surface spaced as shown at right. A
template is provided with the product for this purpose; for automated cutters or
CAD, Ultrahaptics provides .dxf and .pdf files of the required hole positions on
our developer site, https://developer.ultrahaptics.com, as well as a .STEP file of
the complete product
If preferred, this operation may be replaced by the use of a
generic ‘flat-to-wall’ VESA 100 compatible mount, such as
that shown at left.
A 5th hole will be required to enable the power and USB
cables to pass through the wall. This should be positioned
below the USB and power cords. A suggested position is shown in the template shipped with the product,
and in the CAD available from Ultrahaptics. A minimum hole size of 25mm / 1” is recommended to simplify
connection.
A 6th hole (shown in CAD and mounting template) may be required should a security leash be used with the
security bolting point (9).
Part-recessed mount
STRATOS™ Inspire is designed to fit part-recessed into a cabinet, hollow wall or plinth. This provides a
minimalist appearance, similar to a speaker grille.
A hole is required to be cut into the outer surface to facilitate this. A cutter guide is provided
on the installation template shipped with the product. For automated cutters or CAD,
Ultrahaptics provides .dxf and .pdf files of the required hole positions on our developer site,
https://developer.ultrahaptics.com, as well as a .STEP file of the complete product.
Once the hole has been formed, the body of the STRATOS™ Inspire is mounted inside the
unit, with the lip of the mounting hole resting against the flange around the front of the
array. A silicon or foam seal may be used behind the flange to provide protection for the
rest of the enclosure.
Should additional retention be required, use bolts fitted to the VESA mount at
the rear of the enclosure, fixed to an appropriate internal surface or bracket.
Desk stand
STRATOS™ Inspire can be mounted on a desk or alternative horizontal surface.
A desk stand is provided with the unit for this purpose, which angles the
device at a fixed 40° from horizontal.
Alternatively, numerous VESA 100 compatible monitor stands are available
which sit on, or clamp to, a horizontal surface. When used with appropriate
M4 bolts, usually supplied with the mount, these enable the STRATOS™
Inspire interaction zone to be positioned to suit your requirements.
Use the security bolting point (9) with an appropriate leash or cable should
additional security be required.
Software and demos
PC requirements
Compatible operating systems: Microsoft®Windows®(7, 8, 8.1 and 10), Apple®MacOS®(10.10 onwards),
Ubuntu®, Linux®16.04 LTS or later.
NOTE: Most Ultrahaptics demos support only Microsoft Windows. Check with Ultrahaptics if unsure.
Minimum system requirements: Intel Core i3®; AMD Phenom II® with 2GB RAM and USB2.0 port.
Recommended system requirements: Intel Core i5/i7®or AMD Ryzen®with 4GB RAM, USB2.0 and
dedicated graphics processor.
Register your product
Before downloading Ultrahaptics software, first visit https://developer.ultrahaptics.com to register your
STRATOS Inspire using the serial number on the rating plate (6)
Install SDKs
Leap Motion®
To use the Leap Motion®hand positioning camera, download and install an SDK from www.leapmotion.
com.
• Leap Motion®Orion SDK supports only Microsoft Windows.
• To use other operating systems, install Leap Motion®Desktop SDK V2.
Ultrahaptics SDK
Download and install the Ultrahaptics SDK from https://developer.ultrahaptics.com. Guidance and design
notes can be found within the SDK documentation.
Development tools and demos
• APIs including C and C# are available for development from the Ultrahaptics SDK.
• Sensation Editor™ is a dedicated software tool that can be downloaded from the Ultrahaptics
developer site to run and customize mid-air haptic sensations
• Ultrahaptics Core Asset for Unity®allows mid-air haptics to be easily integrated into Unity®projects for
deeper, more immersive interactive experiences. Contact Ultrahaptics for more information.
NOTE: Most Ultrahaptics demos support only Microsoft Windows. Check with Ultrahaptics if unsure.
Ultrahaptics provides a set of demos with the Demo Suite software package, which can be downloaded
from the Ultrahaptics developer site to experience mid-air haptic sensations.
Other demos may be available on request, or contact Ultrahaptics to discuss your custom requirements.
Service and maintenance
The STRATOS™ Inspire requires minimal ongoing maintenance and is not user serviceable. Do not attempt
to open the casing. Should you encounter problems when using or installing STRATOS™ Inspire, contact
Ultrahaptics, or the vendor from whom you acquired the unit.
The only regular maintenance required is to remove lint or debris from the fan inlets and outlets (5), or
from the front grille (1). Use a vacuum cleaner or soft brush to do this. Avoid sti bristle brushes.
Cleaning
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the unit. Mild detergents will not damage the STRATOS Inspire. Avoid the
use of solvents and abrasive cleaners which may damage the unit. Do not use jets of water or submerge
the unit.
Disposal
The symbol on the device or its packaging indicates that this device must not be disposed of with
general household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment
by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the
time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner
that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can
drop o your waste for recycling, please contact your Local Authority, or where you purchased
your STRATOS™ Inspire.
Casing materials
The STRATOS™ Inspire casing is manufactured from the following materials:
• Rear casing: die-cast, powder-coated aluminium
• Front fascia: anodized aluminium
• Front grille and fan covers: stainless steel
• Desk stand: powder-coated steel
STRATOS™ Inspire is compliant to both RoHS and REACH directives.
Troubleshooting
STRATOS™ Inspire has been designed to operate with minimal user intervention. However, should you
encounter any issues, the following guidance may help you to resolve it. If you need help, please contact
LED Indicator
Visible through the front grille of the STRATOS™ Inspire is a single LED. This indicates 2 statuses:
No haptics from device
If the red LED is showing, disconnect both power and USB cables from the STRATOS™ Inspire, wait 10-15
minutes to allow it to cool, then re-connect and try again. If there is no response from the unit, contact
Ultrahaptics or the vendor from whom you purchased the unit.
If there is no LED showing, restart the demo or Ultrahaptics software, and try again. If this doesn’t work,
turn the power to the STRATOS™ Inspire o, wait a few seconds and reboot.
The Ultrahaptics software / demo shows that the LEAP Motion® camera is not connected
First, check that the correct Leap Motion® SDK for your platform is installed, and that the Leap Motion®
service is running. The Leap Motion® icon should appear in the Windows System Tray or Mac OS Status
Menu. When connected and tracking this should turn green. If not, click “Resume Tracking” (you may need
to wait a few minutes after reconnecting).
The Ultrahaptics software / demo shows that the array is not connected
Restart the software. If that doesn’t work, reboot the STRATOS™ inspire by cycling the power. If the array is
not detected, contact Ultrahaptics or the vendor from whom you purchased the unit.
More troubleshooting advice can be found at the Ultrahaptics developer site at https://developer.
ultrahaptics.com
Downloads
The following can be downloaded from the Ultrahaptics developer site at https://developer.ultrahaptics.
com:
CAD files
• dxf & pdf front panel cutter guide
• dxf & pdf mounting hole positions
• dxf & pdf dimensioned image
• STEP file of the product
Documentation
• Installation template
• User guide
• Product brief
LED Product status
Green on power-up, then o OK
Constant red Overheat or electronics failure
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