USER MANUAL
Rev. A 4 May 2020
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This user manual serves as a reference guide for the setup and operation of the Polhemus VIPER
™
tracker.
To quickly set up and run a new VIPER™ system, refer to Section 3. GETTING STARTED. This section offers a step-
by-step approach to guide you in installing, configuring and running your device in a simplified scenario of one
Source and one Sensor.
The manual is divided into several parts:
Section 1. VIPER™ SYSTEM OVERVIEW provides detailed descriptions and physical information about the
hardware and software components and accessories that make up the VIPER™ system.
Section 2. OPERATION provides general description of how the tracker can be deployed and some advice on
physical installation.
Section 3. GETTING STARTED is a detailed step-by-step guide to installation, setup and simple operation of a
minimal system. This section is designed to familiarize you with the basic process of setting up a system without
delving into details of larger or more complex installations.
Section 4. VIPER™ COMMAND INTERFACE lists the different commands for controlling VIPER™ and describes
their functions.
Section 5. PRECAUTIONS Outlines precautions to observe when using VIPER™.
Section 6. BIT ERRORS provides a list of the system errors and their meanings.
Section 7. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS provides an explanation of symbols used in this manual.
Appendix A. Terms & Acronyms is a good resource for terms used commonly throughout the manual. Follow
red definition hyperlinks placed in each section to read the term definition in Appendix A. If reading with a PDF
reader: After following a definition link, hold down the Alt key plus the left arrow on your keyboard to return to
your place in the manual.
Throughout the manual, look for the following symbols for background information, helpful tips and cautionary
notes:
More Information.
Helpful tip.
Caution, Warning, or Safety Note.
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