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1. Choose the folder to save to choose the file name and choose the type of file Then click the Save button and it will be saved to the chosen format Copyright O 2003 Vericom Modes ER Response Manual 7 7 1 7 2 Modes There are two optional modes for training puposes e The practice mode is used to practice before saving any data to a report The training mode is used to familiarize the client with the controls Practice Mode Training Mode Practice Mode The practice mode is used to practice before saving any data to a report To use the practice mode click on Tools on the menu and select Practice Mode A check mark will appear next to Practice Mode in the menu Response practice Mode will show in the banner at the top of the window Click the New Session button then the Run button to start the practice mode The lights will come on according to what is defined in the Scenario Editor Options When in practice mode the program will display reaction times but not save them to a report file The speed will increase when gas pedal is pressed down and decrease when the pedal is let up When you feel the client has adequately familiarized themselves to the controls click the End Session button To start a new session to record reaction times make sure all Options are set click on Tools on the menu and uncheck practice Mode then click the New Session button Training Mode The training mode is used to f2. are hereby on notice that use of this Software is subject to restricted rights which are the same as or similar to those specified above GENERAL This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Minnesota This product includes cryptographic software and has received a classification from the Bureau of Export Administration US Department of Commerce and may be exported to appropriate countries and end users under authorization NLR It is the responsibility of the exporter to adhere to the Export Administration Regulations and the conditions of such encryption exports 10 2 Service Contract Vericom Support Program Service Agreement Vericom sells a support program which gives our customers unlimited support and free upgrades for one year See our web site for prices Vericom Computers Incorporated Vericom and the person Customer ordering the Vericom Support Program Support Program hereby agree that the following terms and conditions shall govern the delivery of support services by Vericom to Customer under the Support Program with respect to applicable registered Vericom products Products Subject to Customer s termination right as set forth in Section 4 below ordering the Support Program indicates Customer s acceptance of the terms Copyright 2003 Vericom 3 Response Manual and conditions contained in this Service Agreement This Service Agreement is effective upon receipt and acceptance of Custo
3. 12 Part V Options 14 1 Gen ral Options ien aaenie einn agnis einenicas 14 2 Client Instructor Options nurnnssnnsennnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnenn nennen u u uu 15 3 Scenario Editor Options u uu uu u 16 Part VI Reports 19 1 Opening Repris iseinean EA AENEON EAEE ANa re ee ENEE 20 2 Print Previewing Reports u uu uu u 20 3 Printing Re A eiii ciini dE 22 4 Exporting Re porie ZPPREREERPREREEPFLFBEERFSHERERFEFRREURFFESRERELTFFBEIEERCPEBFELEFEFELREREREEFELEEFRELTEREHERFEEEFPRERERESRERR 22 Part VII Modes 24 Practice M06086 uu 24 2 Training Mode 2er 24 Part VIII Using Response 27 1 Using Response General rr 27 2 Using Response Detailed cilicio esse uu u 29 3 Wh eeli lkbu uuu t 29 4 Keyboard Commands JU nenn nnnn nenn nun nenn nun recrear rre 30 Part IX Troubleshooting 32 PartX Contracts 35 License Agro E E 35 2 Service Contatti AAA O rain anna EE A antenne 37 Index 40 Copyright 2003 Vericom Table of Contents 6 Response Manual 1 Table of Contents mstalbBton
4. 14320 James Road Suite 200 Rogers MN 55374 Warranty and Disclaimer Vericom will use reasonable commercial efforts to provide the Support Services under this Service Agreement in a professional manner but Vericom cannot guarantee that every question or problem raised by Customer will be resolved Nothing in this Service Agreement shall be construed as expanding or adding to the warranty for the Products set forth in the End User License Agreement that accompanies such Products EXCEPT FOR THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND FOR ANY WARRANTY CONDITION REPRESENTATION OR TERM TO THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE SAME CANNOT OR MAY NOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED BY LAW APPLICABLE TO CUSTOMER IN ITS JURISDICTION VERICOM MAKES AND CUSTOMER RECEIVES NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY RELATED TO OR ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT OR THE PROVISION OF MATERIALS OR SERVICES UNDER THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT VERICOM SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY VERICOM S LIABILITY UNDER THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNTS PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE SUPPORT SERVICES Copyright 2003 Vericom Contracts 39 ORDERED BY CUSTOMER IN NO EVENT SHALL VERICOM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL PUNITIVE INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS LOSS OF DATA COSTS OF PROCUREMENT
5. Metric Users Pedals Mike rn d gt Documents e E gt Response Data Logitech Driving Force GT C John Doe C Thrust Master C3 Michael Myers C Thrust Master Option B C Thrust Master Option C Units Data can be displayed in English or Metric units English Metric Speed MPH KPH Copyright 2003 Vericom Options 15 Distance Feet Meters Pedals If the steering wheel is working but the Pedals are not try switching the button to the other driver It is not necessary to load the drivers that came with the steering wheel and pedals the default ones that Windows uses work well Standard Uses Microsoft drivers for the wheel and pedals Logitech Uses Logitech drivers for the wheel and pedals ThrustMaster Uses ThrustMaster Wheel and Windows default drivers ThrustMaster Option B Uses ThrustMaster Wheel and ThrustMaster drivers ThrustMaster Option C Uses ThrustMaster Wheel and ThrustMaster drivers See Also Client Instructor Options Scenario Editor Options 5 2 Client Instructor Options The editors let you type in the clients information and the instructors information When the clients name is typed in a folder by that name will be created and the data from the tests will be stored in that folder When reports are needed for this client open the folder and choose the test series General Editors Scenario Chent Instructor Chent Name Instructor Name John Doe Dr Johnson Browse X Cancel Instructo
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7. Pass Fail Deleted Time Time Time Distance PRT Random Video 0 00 0 00 0 70 52 84 Left Tum Left Tum PASS PRT Random Video 0 48 0 19 0 70 48 93 Brake Left Drake Left PASS PRT Random Video 0 52 0 19 0 75 53 00 Brake Left Brake Left PASS PRT Random Video 0 33 0 36 2 02 149 79 Brake Left Brake Left Slow Reaction PRT Random Video 0 58 0 00 0 69 49 46 Left Tum Left Tum PASS PRT Random Video 0 00 0 00 0 63 46 32 Left Tum Left Tum PASS PRT Random Video 0 31 0 51 0 86 60 07 Brake Right Brake Right PASS PRT Random Yideo 0 48 0 00 0 64 46 61 Left Tum Left Turn PASS PRT Random Video 0 00 0 00 0 67 48 43 Left Tum Left Tum PASS PRT Random Video 0 45 0 19 0 66 53 27 Brake Right Brake Right PASS PRT Random Video 0 45 0 19 0 67 55 64 Brake Right Brake Right PASS PRT Random Video 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Brake Right Red Light Averages 0 45 0 27 0 82 60 40 WR 0 Passed 91 own ON OH a GA MM sch Vase aase nass John Doe Tuesday June 22 2004 09 29 AM See Also Print Previewing Reports Opening Reports Printing Reports Exporting Reports Opening Reports To open a report after atest has been conducted click on the report icon or select View Report from the menu If another report is needed click on the open folder icon in the report window amp Open PreView Print Print Print Setup If a test has not been conducted since starting the program click on the Open Session icon or select Open S
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9. ACCURATE LLL G ECONOMICA BUM a df USERCERIENDIV Response Manual Copyright 2003 Vericom Vericom Speed Time Sec Vericom Computers Inc Response User Manual by Michael Pangerl The contents of this manual can also be found in Help of the Response program Response Manual Copyright 2003 Vericom All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document Printed July 2012 in Rogers MN Response Manual Table of Contents Foreword 0 Part Table of Contents 6 Part Il About Vericom 8 Part Ill Installation 10 Part IV Introduction
10. Intoduction Using Response Reports Options Troubleshooting About Vericom Computers hc License Agreem ent Service Contact www vericomcomputers com vericom vericomcomputers com Vericom Computers Inc 14320 James Road Suite 200 Rogers MN 55374 ph 763 428 1381 fax 763 428 4856 Copyright 2003 Vericom About Vericom e Response Manual 2 About Vericom Vericom has been manufacturing brake testing computers since 1986 Our VC series of on board accelerometer computers are used by traffic accident investigation and reconstructionists and other automotive experts around the world for 25 years We manufacture and sell on board vehicle dynamometers and stationary reaction timers The VC4000 provides vehicle brake testing and acceleration or performance testing to a variety of applications including Drag Racing Traffic Accident Investigation Engineering Bus Testing and Rail Car Testing to name a few The VC4000 is an automotive Brake Meter Performance Analyst Dynamometer Transit Brake Meter accelerometer and more all in one The VC4000 measures the G Force 100 times per second The VC4000 accurately measures average G Force and precisely calculates speed time and distance for any type of vehicle With a sample rate of 100hertz the VC4000 is incredibly accurate within 1 It is easy to operate completely portable extremely accurate and very reliable The VC4000 is the most modern
11. RT Random V tleo 0 52 0 19 Brake Left Brake Lett Pass PRT Random V tleo 0 33 0 36 Brake Left Brake Lett Shu PRT Random V teo 0 58 0 00 B LeftTan LeftTa ra Pass PRT Rardom V tleo 0 00 0 00 LeftTan LeftTa ri Pass PRT Rardom V tleo 0 31 0 51 Bak PD Brake RET Pass PRT Radom V teo 0 48 0 00 LeftTan LeftTun Pass PRT Random V tieo 0 00 0 00 LeftTara LertTa ra Pass PRT Ra dom V Heo 0 45 0 19 Brake PD Brake PT Pass PRT Radom Vtieo 0 46 0 19 Brake P Brake Rtht Pass PRT Random V Deg 0 00 0 00 Bale Rit Deb td Averages 0 45 0 27 WR 0 Passed 31 8 17 2004 1 16 39 PM Copyright 2003 Vericom 22 Response Manual 6 3 6 4 Printing Reports Once a report is chosen click on the print icon and the report will be printed to the selected printer To change printers click the printer setup icon It will print just as it is shown in print preview 8 Se Kirn S He ges Exporting Reports The report can be exported to four different file formats QRP QuickReport CSV MS Excel TXT text and HTML internet browser QuickReport is only for opening a report again from the report print preview window To export a report first open a report see Opening Reports Then click on the Print Preview button a Now click on the Save Report button Save report S EEE E e ES My Recent Documents G Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network File name John Doe Report Places Save as type
12. amiliarize the client with the controls To use the training mode click on the New Session button then click Tools on the menu and select Training Mode A check mark will appear next to Training Mode in the menu When training mode is on it will display Training Mode in the message box under the speedometer HI ww f End Session Baus Click the Run button to start the training mode When in training mode the program will not turn on the lights automatically or record reaction times Copyright 2003 Vericom Modes 25 The lights will turn on when the client turns the wheel or presses on the brake pedal For example the left turn light will turn on when the wheel is turned left past the minimum turn as defined in the Scenario Editor Options or both red lights will turn on when the brake pedal is pushed past the minimum Hard Brake as defined in the Scenario Editor The speed will increase when gas pedal is pressed down and decrease when the pedal is let up When you feel the client has adequately familiarized themselves to the controls click the Cancel button then the End Session button To start a new session to record reaction times make sure all Options are set then click the New Session button Copyright 2003 Vericom Using Response 8 Using Response Using Response General Using Response Detailed Keyboard Commands 8 1 Using Response General Before testing the client set up any optional
13. be changed General Options Client Instructor Options Scenario Editor Options General Options The General tab of Options is for user changeable options such as the data file location and units of measure Default Data Folder The data folder defaults to your My Documents folder This is where the test information is stored for each client Each client will have a folder with the clients name as the folder name and each test is stored in the current clients folder The scenario s clients instructors and other folders are located in the folder where the program is installed usually lt ProgramFilesDir gt Vericom Computers Response The data folder the clients folder the instructors folder and the scenarios folder should be backed up when other information on your computer is backed up The Default Data Folder will normally be the folder named Response Data If a client name is highlighted then when the New Session button is pushed Response will create another folder in the client name folder For example in the picture below if John Doe is highlighted as the default data folder and John Doe is the client name Response will create a folder called John Doe inside the folder John Doe So keep in mind that new folders will be created in the default data folder when new sessions are started with a new client General Chert Instructor Scenario Units Default Data Folder English D Wsers Mike Documents Resporse Data C
14. ccurred before the stimulus lights appeared Copyright O 2003 Vericom Troubleshooting 33 illegal operation and will be shut down when program starts If you still have problems refer to the web site for updated Frequently Asked Questions Also the web site has information on options for technical support www vericomcomputers com Support Response Support htm Copyright O 2003 Vericom Contracts Contracts 35 10 Contracts License Agreement Service Contract 10 1 License Agreement IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND RETURN THIS ENTIRE PACKAGE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND Vericom Computers Inc Vericom and its suppliers provide computer software products contained on the CD in the package or as a download the Software and the associated documentation contained in the package or download the Documentation and license their use under the terms set forth herein You assume responsibility for the selection of the Software to achieve your intended results and for the installation use and result obtained from the Software Do not use the Software in any case where significant damage or injury to persons property or business may happen if an error occurs LICENSE 1 You are granted a personal non transferable and non exclusive license to use one copy of the Software on a single personal computer and to use the Documentation under the term
15. change the Pedals radio button to the other option Microsoft and some controllers use different axes for the pedals 2 Another joystick is already installed on the computer Even if the previous joystick is not physically connected to the computer the software may still be active You must set the wheel to the Preferred device in Windows XP or set the wheel controller ID to 1 in other versions of Windows Use the Control Panel Game Controllers to change the wheel and other joystick options In XP open the control panel double click on Game Controllers click the Advanced button and change the Preferred device to the wheel you want to use with the program In other versions of windows open the control panel double click on Gaming options click the Controller IDs tab click the wheel you want to use with Response click the Change button and change the ID to 1 3 They are not calibrated With the Logitech systems you simply need to unplug the USB cable and while not touching the wheel or pedals re plug it back into the computer With the Genius system you need to calibrate it using the method provided in the supplement sent in the box Basically you have to use the Windows control panel game controllers and calibrate it like a joystick by making the cursor go around the box User must have administrative privileges to write to the Windows folder The speed went below the minimum speed as defined in Options Scenario Or a response o
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17. ession from the File menu Browse to the session file and click open or double click on the file name The last 5 sessions opened are on the bottom of the File menu Click on the session to view it or to add to it Once a session is open click on the report icon or select View Report from the menu Print Previewing Reports Once a report is chosen click on the print preview icon The report will be displayed just as it is going to be printed Reports can be saved and reopened right from the print preview window To save a report click the disk icon To reopen a saved report click the open folder icon Click the printer icon to print to the currently selected printer To change printers click the printer setup icon Click the forward or back arrows to show different pages Click the Close button when finished viewing the print preview Copyright O 2003 Vericom Reports 21 Print Preview BSH wun SS WS Mel Client Information Assessment Information Name John Doe Date Tuesday June 22 2004 ID Number 123466 Time 09 29 AM Birth Date 03 10 67 Version 1 1 0 Height 60 Weight 170 hjury Code Notes Test Notes Instructor Information Name Vericom Default Instructor ID Number 001 Clinic Vericom Notes Assessment Results SCENARIO GAS TRAN DISTANCE STIMULUS REACTION REACTION PASS FAL OFF SITION ThE PRT Ra dom V tleo 0 00 0 00 LettTin LettTi ra Pass PRT Ra dom V Heo 0 48 0 19 Brake Left Brake Lett Pass P
18. f time Transition time If it takes the client 0 05 seconds to depress the brake pedal from 5 to 95 then the reaction time will be 0 05 seconds longer than the Gas off time Transition time Reaction Time The time from the light stimulus to the correct reaction if Correct Responses Only was checked in Options Scenario or the time from the light stimulus to any response if All Responses was checked in Options Scenario Reaction Distance The distance traveled during the reaction time The greater the speed when the stimulus lights came on the greater the distance will be Pass Fail Shows if the reaction time was a passing time or not The Pass Fail time is set in Options Scenario The green light indicates a passing time and a red light indicates the reaction time was slower than the Pass Fail Time Deleted Click in the checkbox to temporarily delete the test from the session The test will always appear in the list but it will be excluded from the calculations if the checkbox has an X in it The instructor would use this to eliminate data he feels was beyond the control of the client Averages The average for the column with times of 0 00 omitted WR Wrong Reaction percentage Passed Pass percentage Copyright O 2003 Vericom Response Manual 6 1 6 2 amp Report RUN123456 062204 0926 41 rtd E Preview Print Print g P int Setup Scenario Name Gas Off Transition Reaction Reaction Stimulus Reaction
19. hey will be saved to the currently selected Scenario Name if OK is pressed and you may open it at any time To save a file with a new name type in the name in the Scenario Name field then click OK The Scenario Folder shows where the scenario information is stored General Parameters The Pass or Fail time for each test can be set The default is 1 500 seconds and can be changed to suit your tests When the time to respond is greater than the pass or fail time the display will show Slow Reaction and the report will show Slow Reaction and have a red dot for the test If the response time is less than the pass or fail time the display will show Pass and the report will show PASS and have a green dot for the test To have the video slow down and speed up with throttle speed check the check box for Speed Adjusted Video Slower computers may want to leave this unchecked If this is unchecked the video will run at constant speed of 50mph regardless of the speed indicated on the speedometer The Speedometer Display checkbox is for displaying the speedometer under the stimulus lights If the checkbox is unchecked the speed will not be displayed on the screen Run Stop Conditions The maximum run time is how long the test will run for If no reaction is recorded before the run time a No Reaction is recorded in the report The maximum run time should be longer than the stimulus max time so the user has time to react if the stimulus appears at
20. instrument available for traffic accident investigation and reconstruction in the world It is used by the experts at Northwestern University Traffic Institute and at the University of Florida Institute of Police Technology and Management IPTM and thousands of other experts It is also the most accurate and repeatable device for measuring vehicle performance and improving driving skills It has been used by magazines television individuals and professionals since 1986 when it won the SEMA Best New Performance Product award Our reaction timer software Response is revolutionary software giving occupational therapists and others a way to test clients in the office before doing on the road tests The software can be used by anyone who needs to test perception and reaction time When the office testing is successful the instructor can use our VC4000 mobile reaction timer to test in a vehicle See our web site for more information on the VC4000 www vericomcomputers com vericom vericomcomputers com Vericom Computers Inc 14320 James Road Suite 200 Rogers MN 55374 ph 763 428 1381 fax 763 428 4856 Copyright 2003 Vericom Installation 10 Response Manual 3 Installation System Requirements Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Gaming steering wheel hardware installed or USB 1 1 port for Vericom s hardware e 20MB hard drive space e 1GB RAM e Windows Media Player installed for motion video e Intel or AMD 1GH
21. ion refund the amount you paid for the Software or provide you with corrected items at no charge provided that the defective item s is returned to Vericom within thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Any misuse or unauthorized modification of the Software will void this limited warranty Except as specifically provided herein Vericom makes no warranty representation promise or guarantee either express or implied statutory or otherwise with respect to the Software Documentation or related technical support including their quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purchase The warranty and remedies set forth herein are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written express or implied No Vericom dealer distributor agent or employee is authorized to make any modification or addition to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Because computer software is inherently complex and may not be completely free of errors itis your responsibility to verify your work and to make backup copies and Vericom will not be responsible for your failure to do so In no event will Vericom be liable for indirect special incidental tort economic cover or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use Vericom products Copyright 2003 Vericom Contracts or services including wi
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23. ogram will use the keyboard instead of the steering wheel The keyboard commands are e Up Arrow 4 Light Brake e Down Arrow y Hard Brake Left Arrow Left tum e Right Arrow Right turn When the Run button is pressed the throttle is set to 50 mph or kph and the run starts immediately Copyright 2003 Vericom Troubleshooting 32 Response Manual 9 Troubleshooting Problem Program won t start Video doesn t play Video is jerky Hard brake does not work Wheel and pedals do not work Error writing to Response ini file The words Red Light appear Error Program has performed an Solution Steering wheel software not installed or steering wheel not plugged into computer on version 1 00 Version 1 01 and later use the keyboard if no steering wheel is present Microsoft Windows Media Player not installed Install it from the Windows CD or download the latest from their web site Ifthe Speed Adjusted Video check box is checked in Options the program tries to adjust the playback rate based on the throttle position If it is a problem uncheck the check box and the video will run at a constant rate regardless of throttle position The brake pedal is not going to the minimum percentage when pushed all the way down Click on the Scenario tab of Options and set the hard brake min to 85 and set the light brake max to 85 1 Ifonly the Pedals do not work click on Options and
24. onect Response Only Run Conditions The Min and Max Speed determine the range the speed must be before the Stimulus will activate The video will only run when the minimum speed is reached The Hold Time determines how long the speed must be within the range before the stimulus will activate The Media can be set to default or no media If no media is selected only four large lights will show in the middle of the screen with no movie playing during the test Stimulus The delay time can be preset to a specific time random time with a minimum and maximum delay no delay or the stimulus can come on at an exact video frame number The stimulus check boxes determine which lights are going to display during the test Check the check box next to each type of stimulus you want to use Hard Brake would be with the brake pedal all the way down Light Brake is with the pedal partially depressed Left Turn and Right Turn is for steering input only with no brakes Brake Left and Brake Right are for steering and hard braking at the same time Response Conditions Here you can set the minimum and maximum percentage of brake input and steering wheel input The Copyright O 2003 Vericom hold time determines how long the brake must be held to be considered valid Light Brake and Hard Brake Min and Max should not overlap or an incorrect response may occur Scenario Information Select from predefined scenario s or create your own After changes are made t
25. r Number Or ID Chent Number or ID 42245 123456 _ Heb Clinic Name Chent Age Chent Weight North Side OT 5 E Chert Height Cent Ingury Code 72 Select Injury Code Reverse Pedals Chent Notes Instructor Notes For example if the clients name is John Doe a folder will be created named data folder location gt John Doe Click the browse buttons to open previously stored clients or instructors Copyright O 2003 Vericom 16 Response Manual 5 3 The instructors name will be printed on reports See Also General Options Scenario Editor Options Scenario Editor Options The scenario editor is for changing how the reaction time lights are triggered if a video is played and other aspects of the test Options E f m General Chert Instructor Scenario Run Conditions Scenario Information Scenano Name Min Max Hold Time 5 Speed 350 650 1000 ber Hard Brake Video Browse Scenario Folder Defaut Media CVencom Computers Aesponse Scenanios Stimulus Mn Max Random Delay 1 000 10 000 General Parameters Pass Fail Time Secs 0 750 Right Tum Light Brake Brake Left Lett Tum Brake Right Speed Adjusted Video Response Conditions VW Speedometer Display Min Max Hold Time Hard Brake 75 100 0250 Run Stop Conditions en 10 ZS 0 250 Mama Run Time Secs 15 000 Left Tum X 50 100 C Al Responses Right Tum 50 100 C
26. rs 15 General 14 Scenarios 16 P PracticeMode 24 Reports 19 Opening 20 Print Preview 20 Printing 22 Ta Table of Contents 6 Training Mode 24 Troubleshooting 32 U Using Response 27 Using Response Detailed 29 W Wheel info 29 Copyright 2003 Vericom Vericom Computers Inc 14320 James Rd Suite 200 Rogers MN 55374 www vericomcomputers com
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28. settings in the program such as instructor information client information and scenario settings The options from the previous test will be used if no settings are changed The factory defaults will be used if you have never modified the settings Mount the steering wheel in front ofthe computer screen and place the pedals on the floor Place the client in front of the steering wheel with the steering wheel and pedals at a comfortable distance Press the New Session button to begin a new test series Alltests are automatically saved to disk for reporting If no steering wheel is present the program will use the keyboard for reactions See Keyboard commands gi Response File View Tools Help Mt Stimulus amp 2 40 9 e T 70 _80 90 0 MPH 4 T 100 TY New Session Reaction Time Sec Vericom Default Instructor C My Documents Response Data Instruct the client what the meaning of the lights are and how to react to them see below It may be a Copyright 2003 Vericom 28 Response Manual good idea to use the Training Mode for a new client When the client is ready press the Run button or button number 3 on the steering wheel The scene will change as time runs When the light or lights show the client should respond accordingly There are four simulated lights on the screen that the client watches When the lights turn red or yellow the client turns the wheel in the direction of the yellow lights or hi
29. t them on how to use the pedals and steering wheel Click the Run button Have the client move the steering wheel and press the pedals to familiarize themselves with the controls 6 Press the End Session button to end the Training Mode o RON Testing Mode 1 Setthe client name and instructor name using Client Instructor Options 2 Setthe Scenario Editor Options 3 Click the New Session button 4 Click the Run button 5 The client depresses the gas pedal to accelerate to about 45 mph 6 When the light stimulus appears the client responds with the steering wheel and or the brake pedal 7 Each test concludes when the reaction time displays 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 until testing is complete 9 Endthe session by clicking on the End Session button 10 Press the View Report button to show the report The test will not start if the minimum speed is not reached See Scenario Editor Options for details Once the minimum speed is reached the video will start and the lights will come on at a random time See also Using Response Overview 8 3 Wheel info The steering wheel and pedals can be tested by selecting Wheel and Pedal info from the Tools menu If the wheel and pedals do not work here see Troubleshootina Copyright O 2003 Vericom EN Response Manual 8 4 i Wheel and Pedals Buttons 1 i Throttle 2 3 n i Y Keyboard Commands If no steering wheel is present when the program starts the pr
30. the max stimulus time The response can stop on any reaction or only the correct reaction If All Responses is selected then the reaction timer will stop when any input is detected even wrong reactions If Correct Responses Only is selected the reaction timer will only stop when the correct response is detected See Also General Options Client Instructor Options Copyright 2003 Vericom Reports 6 Reports Each test set is recorded to a folder under the clients name with files stored as the clients ID plus the date and time the test was started For example the folder name is John Doe and the test set is RUN 123456 090503 1520 15 rtd The default name for each test is RUN then the client ID then the month day year then hour minute and seconds it was recorded To view a test set open the report from the File menu then select View Report from the menu see Opening Report Each report shows the following Scenario Name The name of the scenario used Stimulus Which lights came on Reaction Clients response to the stimulus Usually this will be the same as the stimulus unless All Responses was turned on Gas Off Time The time from the light stimulus to the clients foot lifting off the gas pedal Transition Time The movement time from when the clients foot came off the gas pedal to when the brake pedal was activated The brake pedal activation for transition time is set to 5 Reaction time is not always Gas of
31. thout limitation damages or costs relating to the loss of profits business goodwill data or computer programs even if advised of the possibility of such damages In no case shall Vericom s liability for money damages exceed the amount paid by you for the Software out of which such claim arose The foregoing limitations shall not apply to claims relating to death or personal injury which arise out of products deemed to be consumer goods under applicable law Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS If the Software and Documentation collectively the Software are acquired on behalf of a unit or agency of the United States Government this provision applies For units of the Department of Defense DoD this Software is supplied only with Restricted Rights as that term is defined in the DoD Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations 52 227 7013 c 1 ii and Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 52 227 7013 Contractor Vericom Computers Inc 14320 James Road Suite 200 Rogers MN 55374 Government personnel using this Software other than under a DoD contract or GSA Schedule
32. ts the brake pedal or both When Light Brake is displayed the user should apply the brake pedal about 1 2 way down Hard Brake Light Brake Stimulus Stimulus S O CBS CBS OO Left Turn no brakes Right Turn no brakes Stimulus Stimulus Qo O OO OO Hard Brake and Left turn Hard Brake and Right turn Stimulus da e 00 060 1606 Se Se O 68 ES Copyright O 2003 Vericom Using Response When the test session is complete click the End Session button Then click the Report icon to view the complete report of the session See Using Response Detailed for step by step instructions 8 2 Using Response Detailed Mount the steering wheel in front of the computer screen and place the pedals on the floor Place the client in front of the steering wheel with the steering wheel and pedals at a comfortable distance Press the New Session button to begin a new test series Choose a file name or accept the default All tests are automatically saved to disk for reporting See Options for how to change the client name Test the client as many times as necessary Each test is saved in the report for each client Typically the test sequence will be A new client who has not used the software before should use the Training Mode before testing for reaction time Training Mode Click the New Session button Open the Tools menu and click Training Mode Sit the client in front of the wheel and instruc
33. z or faster processor e CD ROM drive Installation 1 Close all Windows applications 2 Insert Response installation CD into your CD or DVD drive or unzip the file downloaded from our web site 3 If setup doesn t automatically start then from the Start menu choose Run 4 In the Run dialog type a setup exe where d is the letter of your CD or DVD drive Press Enter or run the Setup exe program from the zip file 5 The installation program will guide you through the short installation process 6 Onceinstallation is complete select Start Programs Vericom Computers Response to run the program Copyright 2003 Vericom Introduction 12 Response Manual 4 Introduction Welcome to Response Response is software for testing individuals Perception and Reaction Time lt uses input from the steering wheel and pedals found on gaming steering wheel packages The system gives a demonstration of driving a vehicle and reacting to light stimuli on the computer screen It is designed to be used in an office environment in front of a computer monitor with the steering wheel mounted in front of the client and the pedals setting on the floor in front of the client Each test is recorded automatically and placed into a file for reporting Copyright O 2003 Vericom Options w Response Manual 5 5 1 Options Click on Tools Options or click the Options icon to open Options Several features of Response can
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