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System ReferenceRevision 1.4Vicon MX SystemVicon MX HardwareMotion measurement and analysis systemMXhardware_Reference.book Page i Thursday, Septemb

PrefacexVicon MX Hardware System ReferenceStructureThis section describes how the information in this book is organized.The first section provides gen

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference A-1AAMX Control Card ConfigurationThis appendix provides additional information on using the cards available in th

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceTimecode and Genlock OptionThe following sections describe how to use the connector

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-3LTC InTo connect an external LTC timecode audio or video source to the MX Control,

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceRS 422To connect the MX Control to selected third-party video tape recorders (VTRs)

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-5GPIOTo connect the MX Control to third-party external devices that interact with Vi

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceGPIO Output Status EventsThe GPIO outputs status events after the remote action has

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-7GPIO Electrical SpecificationsTable A-6 provides electrical specifications for the

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-8 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceRemote Pin AllocationsTable A-7 shows the allocations for the 7 pins in the Remote

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-9Table A-8 shows the TTL settings to which your external switch must pull the Remote

PrefaceVicon MX Hardware System Reference xiinterface between the MX Control or the MX Ultranet and external devices.Chapter 9 MX Ultranet describes

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceRemote Electrical SpecificationsTable A-10 provides electrical specifications for

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-11Device 1 and Device 2 Option CardsThis section describes how to use the connectors

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-12 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceThe analog ADC card is a 64-channel device for generating 16-bit offset binary con

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-13Analog Pin AllocationsTable A-11 shows the pin allocations for the 100 pins in the

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-14 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceAudio OptionTo connect an audio ADC card in the MX Control to third-party devices

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-15Installing MX Option CardsThe following sections describe how to install available

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-16 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceInstalling an MX Option CardThis section describes how to install an analog or aud

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-17Connecting Analog ADC Devices via the Patch PanelYou use the Vicon patch panel to

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-18 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference4. Pass the cables through the inlet on the side of the box with the cable grip fl

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference B-1BBGPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX Sync This appendix provides additional information on usin

PrefacexiiVicon MX Hardware System ReferenceAppendix H Documentation Feedback describes how to supply feedback on the Vicon MX documentation.Appendix

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncB-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Ultranet allows connection to an MX Sync in order to pr

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncVicon MX Hardware System Reference B-3The GPOs are driven from a single channel of the output op

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncB-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceGPIO FunctionalityTo connect the MX Ultranet to third-part

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncVicon MX Hardware System Reference B-5The example in Table B-4 shows the status events output by

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncB-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceRemote Control OperationFor remote control functions, your

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncVicon MX Hardware System Reference B-7Remote Output Status EventsTable B-6 shows the status even

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference C-1CCMX Camera Lens Focusing MX and MX+ cameras are in focus when the images of markers seen by the camera at a di

MX Camera Lens FocusingC-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceAdjusting Camera Lens Focus with Front Focus RingYou can sharpen the camera lens focus by

MX Camera Lens FocusingVicon MX Hardware System Reference C-3the depth of field (for details on depth of field, see Chapter 3 MX Cameras).Figure C-1:

PrefaceVicon MX Hardware System Reference xiiiRelated documentationThis Vicon MX Hardware System Reference book is designed to be used in conjunction

MX Camera Lens FocusingC-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceIn Vicon iQa. In the Setup operating mode, click the Cameras activity bar.b. Raise the St

MX Camera Lens FocusingVicon MX Hardware System Reference C-57. If your lens has a mechanism for engaging and disengaging the front focus ring, ensure

MX Camera Lens FocusingC-6 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference11. Return the Vicon software to the default capture settings:In Nexus•In the Properties

MX Camera Lens FocusingVicon MX Hardware System Reference C-7To adjust camera lens focus through back focus:1. Mount the camera on a tripod within r e

MX Camera Lens FocusingC-8 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencec. In the System browser pane, expand the MX Cameras node in the data tree and select the

MX Camera Lens FocusingVicon MX Hardware System Reference C-9• Near Infrared or Infrared: the R label, if the lens has an infrared focus compensation

MX Camera Lens FocusingC-10 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencethe lens and adapter assembly until the two markers appear in sharp focus.Figure C-6: Ca

MX Camera Lens FocusingVicon MX Hardware System Reference C-1110. Return the Vicon software to the default capture settings:In Nexus•In the Properties

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference D-1DDTechnical SpecificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications for the following hardware components

PrefacexivVicon MX Hardware System ReferenceFoundation GuideFoundation Guide books, such as The Vicon Manual, describe the general features and operat

Technical SpecificationsD-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Camera SpecificationsThe following sections provide technical specifications for the

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-3MX20+Camera SpecificationsTable D-3: MX20+ camera specificationsComponent SpecificationI

Technical SpecificationsD-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX13+ and MX13 Camera SpecificationsTable D-4: MX13+ and MX13 camera specificationsCompo

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-5MX3+ and MX3 Camera SpecificationsTable D-5: MX3+ and MX3 camera specificationsComponent

Technical SpecificationsD-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Cameras Lens SpecificationsThe following sections provide technical specifications fo

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-7By comparing the image circle details in these two tables, you can use the information i

Technical SpecificationsD-8 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX40+, MX40, MX13+, and MX13 Camera Lens SpecificationsThe following tables provide tech

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-920 mm LensMX20+ Camera Lens SpecificationsThe following tables provide technical specifi

Technical SpecificationsD-10 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference16 mm C-mount Lens25 mm C-mount LensTable D-11: 16 mm lens specificationsComponent Spec

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-11MX3+ and MX3 Camera Lens SpecificationsThe following tables provide technical specifica

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference xvSystem InformationThis section lists the contents of Vicon MX and provides important and required consumer inform

Technical SpecificationsD-12 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference8.5 mm C-mount LensMX Cameras Strobe Unit SpecificationsThe following sections provide

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-13Visible Red Strobe Unit SpecificationsVisible Red strobe units are available for MX+ ca

Technical SpecificationsD-14 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceInfrared Strobe SpecificationsInfrared strobe units are available for MX cameras with t

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-15MX Control SpecificationsThis table provides technical specifications for the MX Contro

Technical SpecificationsD-16 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Link SpecificationsThis table provides technical specifications for the MX Link. For

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-17MX Net SpecificationsThis table provides technical specifications for the MX Net. For f

Technical SpecificationsD-18 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Sync SpecificationsThis table provides technical specifications for the MX Sync. For

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-19MX Ultranet SpecificationsThis table provides technical specifications for the MX Ultra

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference E-1EERegulatory NoticesThis appendix provides required regulatory notices regarding the supply and use of Vicon MX.

System InformationxviVicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX SoftwareVicon MX can be used with the following Vicon software:• BodyBuilder•Nexus 1.x•Polyg

Regulatory NoticesE-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceAdverse Event Report (21 CFR 803.32)Note for Completion: Use blank pages if requiredSection A.

Regulatory NoticesVicon MX Hardware System Reference E-3Section B. Adverse Event or Product ProblemParameter DateIdentification of adverse event or pr

Regulatory NoticesE-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceSection C. Description of Event or ProblemParameter DateDate of Event MM/DD/YYYYDate of report

Regulatory NoticesVicon MX Hardware System Reference E-5Section D. Device InformationSection E. Initial Reporter InformationParameter FunctionBrand Na

Regulatory NoticesE-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceSection F. Vicon Motion SystemsParameter DateReport Source (additional data)Date received by A

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference F-1FFTroubleshootingThis appendix provides information on resolving problems that you may encounter when configurin

TroubleshootingF-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceGround Loop and Equipment Power SuppliesGround loop occurs if two pieces of equipment do not shar

TroubleshootingVicon MX Hardware System Reference F-3• Check the electrical continuity of the shielding between the analog data generating device outp

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference G-1GGSupport ResourcesThis appendix describes the resources available to you to obtain support for your use of Vico

System InformationVicon MX Hardware System Reference xviiRadio and Television InterferenceThis equipment has been designed and tested to comply with t

Support ResourcesG-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceUseful ReferencesVicon 3D motion capture and analysis systems have been applied to technologies

Support ResourcesVicon MX Hardware System Reference G-3logging in to VOS, contact Vicon Support, as described in Technical Support on page C-1.To log

Support ResourcesG-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceSubmitting Questions to VOSIf you cannot locate the information you need in VOS, you can submit

Support ResourcesVicon MX Hardware System Reference G-5• View My Cases. Displays the My Open Cases section containing a list of cases you have raised

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference H-1HHDocumentation FeedbackAt Vicon, we are working to develop comprehensive and easy-to-use documentation to suppo

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference I-1IICustomer Satisfaction SurveyPlease help us to improve our services by printing this page and sending your comp

Customer Satisfaction SurveyI-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceHow satisfied are you with your continuing usage of your Vicon system? (1=Very, 5=No

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-1GlossaryNumerics3D Workspace A type of view pane in a Vicon application software window in which recons

System InformationxviiiVicon MX Hardware System Reference• Do not spill food or liquids onto any electrical component of the system. If any component

Glossary-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceAspect ratio The proportional width and height of a picture, expressed in the format w:h.Autolabel A

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-3simple scripting language, called BodyLanguage. Also see BodyLanguage, Pipeline, Plug-in Modeler, and Wor

Glossary-4 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencecalibration kit. Also see Calibration kit, Calibration object, and Camera calibration.Camera calibration

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-5when a system or session configuration is specified in Workstation and initially contains the default par

Glossary-6 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencelocation. Also see CCD and Sensor.Composite video signal A video signal containing all the necessary ch

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-7DData acquisition The process by which Vicon motion capture and analysis systems convert information fr

Glossary-8 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencewhere both feet are on the ground. Also see Gait analysis and Single support.Driver A hardware device o

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-9.eni file Eclipse Node Initialization file. A text file with extension .eni, which contains a definitio

Glossary-10 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencenarrow field of view. Zoom lenses have variable focal lengths.Foot contact A temporal parameter used i

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-11separation. Also see Frame rate and View pane.Fullscreen preview A type of view pane in some Vicon app

System InformationVicon MX Hardware System Reference xixCE Declaration of ConformityElectromagnetic Compatibility as defined by the EMC Directive 89/3

Glossary-12 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceGround Also known as earth. A point that is assumed to be at a zero voltage potential. HHost PC The

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-13desired result, commonly the position of the end element (or effector) in an articulated structures. Exa

Glossary-14 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencelimp index is exactly one. Also see Double support, Gait analysis, and Single support.Live 3D Workspace

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-153D Workspace. You can use any of the default .mkr files supplied with your Vicon application software or

Glossary-16 Vicon MX Hardware System Referenceprovide high-speed and low-latency motion capture. Each MX camera is programmed with Vicon application f

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-17systems. Also see Also see MX Camera, MX+ Camera, and Vicon MX.MX40/MX40+ An MX camera providing 4 meg

Glossary-18 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference\Wkspace). A copy is written to the active Session folder of the open database. Also see Capture volume

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-19PAL uses the EBU timecode standard. Also see CCIR, EBU timecode, LTC, NTSC, SECAM, Timecode, and VITC.Pa

Glossary-20 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferencePoint A location in space specified by 3D coordinates. A trajectory (or segment of a trajectory) consi

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-21RealTime subject A subject or object whose motion is to be acquired and streamed into visualization so

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Glossary-22 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencesoftware. You can save settings to .rtp files and load them to suit your particular needs. By default, .

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-23Vicon application software. Also see Kinematic model, Segment Axes, and Subject.Segment Axes The embed

Glossary-24 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencepose to enable the Vicon system to determine the location of key markers on the subject. This type of tr

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-25creates or modifies a kinematic model for a specific subject.During this processing, the Vicon applicati

Glossary-26 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference(tilt up or tilt down). Also see Dolly, Pan, and Truck.Time bar A dialog bar in Vicon application soft

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-27into some Vicon application software. Also see Marker and Trajectory.Trial The result of data capture

Glossary-28 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceVicon MX Vicon integrated system for digital optical motion measurement and analysis, based on video c

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-29Volume See Capture volume, Calibration volume, Reconstruction volume, and Tracking volume.Volume origi

Glossary-30 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference3D Workspace. Also see 3D Workspace, Global coordinate system, and System calibration.Workstation Vico

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Index-1IndexNumerics100 Mbps ethernetnetwork 7-2, 9-2–9-31000Base-T ethernetnetwork cable 11-2100Base-T ethernetn

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 1-111IntroductionVicon MX is a suite of networked Vicon MX motion capture cameras and devices that provide real-tim

IndexIndex-2 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencedrop frames 4-8DynaCal process 12-1EEBU video mode 4-6EIA video signal 4-7ergo calibration frame 1

IndexVicon MX Hardware System Reference Index-3LLEDsin strobe unit 3-14lens 3-4angle of view 3-5aperture 3-4, 3-8, D-6field of view 3-4, 3-6, D-6

IndexIndex-4 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencelens mount 3-13MX13 3-1MX13+ 3-1MX20+ 3-1MX3 3-1MX3+ 3-1MX40 3-1MX40+ 3-1performance 3-2rear p

IndexVicon MX Hardware System Reference Index-5in MX architecture model 1-3–1-4overview 9-1rear panel 9-3specifications D-19status lights 9-2MX+

IndexIndex-6 Vicon MX Hardware System Referenceresolution 3-2retroreflective markers 10-1RoHS compliance xvii, D-1–D-5, D-13–D-19RS 232 4-10, A-4

IndexVicon MX Hardware System Reference Index-7UUDP protocol 5-2useful references G-2VVCam cameraspecifications 2-6vertical windowing 3-6VGA monit

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Introduction1-2 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencenetwork ports on the PC). Any Vicon motion capture and analysis software to be used with Vicon MX is

IntroductionVicon MX Hardware System Reference 1-3Vicon MX Architecture ModelsYou can combine Vicon MX and third-party elements to create an architect

Introduction1-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceLarge Camera-Count ArchitectureIf your application requires more than eight MX cameras, you must inc

IntroductionVicon MX Hardware System Reference 1-5Integrated Third-party Application ArchitectureIf your application integrates third-party analog cap

Introduction1-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceIntegrated V-series Cameras ArchitectureIf your application integrates Vicon MCam2, VCam, SVCam, MCa

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 2-122MX BridgeThis chapter describes the physical structure of the MX Bridge, including its connections to other Vi

MX Bridge2-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceA group of six LED status indicators on the front panel provide feedback on the status of each of the t

MX BridgeVicon MX Hardware System Reference 2-3•BlueLED indicating the camera’s selection state in the Vicon software:MX Bridge Rear PanelFigure 6-2 i

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference iiiContentsPreface... ix

MX Bridge2-4 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference•Analog CameraThree sets of connectors for camera channels 1, 2, and 3:• 12-pin Lemo socket for connect

MX BridgeVicon MX Hardware System Reference 2-5• MCam(PAL) for PAL video systems• MCam(NTSC) for NTSC video systemsMX Bridge supports only the camera

MX Bridge2-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceIn Vicon MX, you can control the intensity of the image from a Vicon camera using the Gain slider in th

MX BridgeVicon MX Hardware System Reference 2-7MCam(PAL) CamerasTable 2-3 illustrates the performance of a Vicon MCam(PAL) camera for PAL video system

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-133MX CamerasThis chapter describes the MX+ and MX cameras, including associated strobe units, connectors, and c

MX Cameras3-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceAll cameras are high-quality devices, fitted with sensitive solid-state sensors. Vicon Motion Systems

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-3Performance Notes:• Shuttering: The image quality from a shuttered camera is constant across all frame

MX Cameras3-4 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencethe software documentation.• Synchronization: Cameras are automatically assigned master (controlling d

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-5The focal length determines the angle of view (AOV) through the lens, as shown in Figure 3-2.Figure 3-

Contentsiv Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceAperture and Depth of Field ... 3-8Camera Lens Filters ...

MX Cameras3-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceThe sensor area used for capturing data through each MX camera determines the maximum FOV available fo

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-7and corners is lost. MX cameras are fitted with lenses that have an appropriately sized image circle f

MX Cameras3-8 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference• Horizontal FOV at 9m would be:16.5 x (9/20) = 7.43 m• Vertical FOV at 9m would be:12.1 x (9/20) = 5.

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-9Camera Lens FiltersIn order to optimize the performance of the MX cameras, each lens is fitted with an

MX Cameras3-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX+ and MX Camera Rear PanelsFigure 3-5 shows the camera controls on the rear panel of an MX+ camera.

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-11Figure 3-6 shows the camera controls on the rear panel of an MX camera.Figure 3-6: MX Camera rear pan

MX Cameras3-12 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference• VGA Monitor (MX+ and MX)15-pin VGA connector for fixed-frequency output to a VGA monitor. The VGA m

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-13•Net Connect (MX)10-Pin female Lemo connector. This connects to the MX Net, which supplies power and

MX Cameras3-14 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceCamera Strobe UnitsThe strobe unit attached to the front of an MX camera are configured with LEDs (Li

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-15illumination of the capture volume. These strobe units are available in Visible Red (VR), Near Infrar

ContentsVicon MX Hardware System Reference vChapter 9 MX Ultranet ... 9-1MX Ultranet Fro

MX Cameras3-16 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceStandard FunctionalityAfter the camera is connected, the strobe unit status lights provide the follow

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-17Volume CalibrationDuring the Calibrate Cameras process, the strobe unit status lights provide the fol

MX Cameras3-18 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference• Yellow•BlueLED continues to indicate the camera’s selection state in the Vicon software:Camera Reor

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 4-144MX ControlThis chapter describes the physical structure of the MX Control, including its connections to other

MX Control4-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceThe front panel contains the following LED status indicators and controls (from left to right of the u

MX ControlVicon MX Hardware System Reference 4-3Figure 4-2 shows the full navigation path of the MX Control menu system.Figure 4-2: MX Control menu sy

MX Control4-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Control Rear PanelFigure 4-3 illustrates an example rear panel of an MX Control with the Timecode a

MX ControlVicon MX Hardware System Reference 4-5Timecode and Genlock Option ConnectorsThe rear panel of the MX Control contains the following connect

MX Control4-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceTimecode and Genlock Option FunctionalityThe following sections describe the functionality that the Ti

MX ControlVicon MX Hardware System Reference 4-7System Reference book, the term EBU is used interchangeably with the following terms:• PAL (Phase Alte

Contentsvi Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceDevice 1 and Device 2 Option Cards ...A-11Analog Option ...

MX Control4-8 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencewhere:hh =hours (00-23) mm =minutes (00-59) ss =seconds (00-59) ff =frames (00-24 for PAL/SECAM, 00-29

MX ControlVicon MX Hardware System Reference 4-9The Video Burn-in Window embeds timecode or frame count information in standard hh:mm:ss:ff format. Fo

MX Control4-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceTo use a VTR, you must either create your own plug or use an adaptor to plug into the RS 422 serial p

MX ControlVicon MX Hardware System Reference 4-11Device 1 and Device 2 Option ConnectorsThe following sections describe the connectors which can be co

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 5-155MX Host PCThis chapter describes the host PC used in a Vicon MX architecture. The host PC contains one or more

MX Host PC5-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceVicon MX uses Gigabit Ethernet communications, so the host PC requires appropriate cards for local net

MX Host PCVicon MX Hardware System Reference 5-3Vicon Software on Host PCVicon MX supports the following versions of Vicon application software for en

MX Host PC5-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMovie Capture Card on Host PCVicon MX supports synchronous movie image capture on the host PC on which

MX Host PCVicon MX Hardware System Reference 5-5primary Vicon application software is installed. The server application is typically installed on a se

ContentsVicon MX Hardware System Reference viiMX Sync Specifications ... D-18MX Ultranet Specifications.

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 6-166MX LinkThis chapter describes the physical structure of the MX Link, including its connections to other Vico

MX Link6-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceThe front panel contains a single LED indicator:•PWRBlue LED indicating whether or not the unit is on.MX

MX LinkVicon MX Hardware System Reference 6-3• Power On: LED indicating whether or not the MX Link is on and receiving power:• Four numbered device so

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 7-17 7MX NetThis chapter describes the physical structure of the MX Net, including its connections to other Vicon

MX Net7-2 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencehost PC or MX Links (from left to right and top to bottom of display window):•Net ConnectLED is lit when t

MX NetVicon MX Hardware System Reference 7-3MX Net Rear PanelFigure 7-2 illustrates the rear panel of the MX Net.Figure 7-2: MX Net rear panelThe rear

MX Net7-4 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference•Power OnLED indicating whether or not the unit is on and receiving power:• Eight numbered device sockets

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 8-188MX SyncThis chapter describes the physical structure of the MX Sync, including its connections to other Vicon

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MX Sync8-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Sync Rear Panel The rear panel of the MX Sync contains the following connection points (from left to r

MX SyncVicon MX Hardware System Reference 8-3•Ext ClockBNC socket for connecting an external device to the external clock functionality available thro

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 9-199MX UltranetThis chapter describes the physical structure of the MX Ultranet, including its connections to oth

MX Ultranet9-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Ultranet Front PanelFigure 9-1illustrates the front panel of the MX Ultranet.Figure 9-1: MX Ultran

MX UltranetVicon MX Hardware System Reference 9-3•ActiveLED status indicator:• Lit when the MX Ultranet communicates internally over a 100 Mbps MX Eth

MX Ultranet9-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceThe rear panel contains the following connectors and LED status indicators (from left to right of the

MX UltranetVicon MX Hardware System Reference 9-5• M: Green LED on upper right indicating which (if any) of the attached secondary MX Ultranet units i

MX Ultranet9-6 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference•GPIO & Remote15-pin D-type connector for general purpose input and output with third-party exter

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 10-11010MX Accessory KitThis chapter describes the type of contents that can be included in an accessory kit suppli

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference ixPrefaceThis book provides detailed information on the features and functionality of each hardware component of Vi

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 11-11111MX CablesThis chapter describes the types of proprietary cables supplied with Vicon MX to connect the syste

MX Cables11-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceThe MX Control and MX Bridge use the same physical connector, cables, and signals as an MX camera: Str

MX CablesVicon MX Hardware System Reference 11-3the same host PC or a second computer, depending on CPU consumption and hard disk performance.MX Sync—

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 12-11212MX Calibration KitThis chapter describes the purpose and contents of the MX Calibration Kit supplied with

MX Calibration Kit12-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceCalibration Kit ContentsThe Vicon MX Calibration Kit is illustrated in Figure 12-1 and descr

MX Calibration KitVicon MX Hardware System Reference 12-3Table 12-1: Calibration kit contentsKey Calibration Apparatus Description1 240 mm Wand Spacer

MX Calibration Kit12-4 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference3-marker Calibration Wands3-marker calibration wands are used to calibrate the MX cameras. Yo

MX Calibration KitVicon MX Hardware System Reference 12-5Static Calibration ObjectThe ergo calibration frame is a static calibration object used to se