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

MX Cables11-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceK Carries GPIO and Remote signals from the MX Ultranet to the MX Sync.L Supplies synchronization signa

MX CablesVicon MX Hardware System Reference 11-7MX Hardware and Camera CompatibilityTable 11-3 shows the MX hardware components that can be connected

MX Cables11-8 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Cable Order InformationTable 11-4 describes the Vicon MX Cables and provides their product order co

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference 12-11212MX Calibration KitThis chapter describes the contents that can be included in a calibration kit supplied wi

MX Calibration Kit12-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceCalibration Kit ContentsThe Vicon MX Calibration Kit contains the specialized equipment requi

MX Calibration KitVicon MX Hardware System Reference 12-3This single calibration object can be used for both the dynamic and static phases of the cali

MX Calibration Kit12-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceSelf-assembly Calibration ObjectsSome Vicon calibration kits contain a static calibration obj

MX Calibration KitVicon MX Hardware System Reference 12-5• 3-marker calibration wandThe kit contains parts for assembling calibration wands of lengths

MX Calibration Kit12-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceFigure 12-4: Assembled 780 mm 3-marker calibration wand4 Handle extensionAttach this extensio

MX Calibration KitVicon MX Hardware System Reference 12-7• Vicon CD “CRO Cal Files”This CD contains the Ergocal.cro Calibration Reference Object file,

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

MX Calibration Kit12-8 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceDynamic Stage (Camera Calibration)During the dynamic stage of system calibration, the Vicon a

MX Calibration KitVicon MX Hardware System Reference 12-9the feet, first loosen the locking nut next to the metal frame and then turn the screw left t

MX Calibration Kit12-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceCare and Maintenance GuidelinesFollow these guidelines to keep your calibration objects in g

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

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 ReferenceGPO Output Status EventsThe GPO outputs status events after the remote action has b

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-7Custom GPO ProgrammingTo activate a custom program specifying how the Vicon system

PrefacexiiVicon MX Hardware System ReferenceAppendix H Support Resources describes the support resources available to Vicon MX users.Appendix I Docu

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-8 Vicon MX Hardware System Referenceappendix assumes you have a basic understanding of the use and presentation of .xml

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-9Figure A-1 illustrates a custom GPO program that manually starts and stops a single

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceFigure A-2 illustrates a custom GPO program that sends a repetitive synchronizati

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-11XML HeaderThe header <?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?&

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-12 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceType SectionThe syntax for the Type section is:<Type>signal_type</Type>

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-13StartEvent SectionThe syntax for the StartEvent section is:<StartEvent>gpo_s

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-14 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceStartOffset SectionThe syntax for the StartOffset section is:<StartOffset Frame

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-15ImportantIf you specify both Frames and MicroSeconds, the two values are added tog

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-16 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceImportantIf you specify Frames , MicroSeconds, and Ticks, all values are added tog

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-17RemoteTo remotely trigger data capture on the Vicon MX system or to send synchroni

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

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-18 Vicon MX Hardware System Referenceexternal switch between control input pin 3 and ground pin 7 closed to start a rem

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-19Remote Output Status EventsTable A-9 shows the status events output by the Remote

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-20 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceRemote Stop Optically isolatedRemote Stop is connected to one channel of the high

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-21Device 1 and Device 2 Option CardsThis section describes how to use the connectors

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-22 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceThis section describes the connector, pins, and cables involved in an Analog ADC s

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-23Analog Pin AllocationsTable A-11 shows the pin allocations for the 100 pins in the

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-24 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-25General Cautions and Access InstructionsBefore touching anything inside the MX Con

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-26 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference2. Locate the female mating sockets on the new MX option card. For example, the an

MX Control Card ConfigurationVicon MX Hardware System Reference A-27Connecting Analog ADC Devices via the Patch PanelYou use the Vicon patch panel to

PrefacexivVicon MX Hardware System ReferenceSystem OptionSystem Option books describe the general features and operation of a system option or plug-in

MX Control Card ConfigurationA-28 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 using

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 ReferenceGPO File FormatGeneral Purpose Output (.gpo) configuration

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncVicon MX Hardware System Reference B-7sections of the .gpo file are provided in the following se

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncB-8 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceFigure B-2 illustrates a custom GPO program that sends a r

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncVicon MX Hardware System Reference B-9XML HeaderThe header <?xml version="1.0" stan

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

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncB-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceProgram Name SectionThe syntax for the Program Name secti

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncVicon MX Hardware System Reference B-11Polarity SectionThe syntax for the Polarity section is:&l

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncB-12 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceStopEvent SectionThe syntax for this StopEvent section is

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncVicon MX Hardware System Reference B-13StopOffset SectionThe syntax for the StopOffset section i

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncB-14 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferencePulsePeriod SectionThe syntax for the PulsePeriod section

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncVicon MX Hardware System Reference B-1515-pin D-type connector. For details on the circuitry inv

GPIO and Remote Connections in MX Ultranet and MX SyncB-16 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceTable B-5 shows the TTL settings to which your external s

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference C-1CCMX Camera Lens Focusing M Cameras are in focus when the images of markers seen by the camera at a distance rep

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:

System InformationxviVicon MX Hardware System Reference• Network equipment:• Network cables• Host PC with Ethernet ports (Vicon or user-supplied)MX So

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 s

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 rea

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

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

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

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

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-3You can specify the capture frame rate of each MX Camera in the Vicon application softwa

Technical SpecificationsD-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceShutter efficiency MX-F40 >99.9% MX40+, MX40 N/ALensLens format C-mount and SLR optio

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-5MX-F20 and MX20+ Camera SpecificationsTable D-3 provides technical specifications and pe

Technical SpecificationsD-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceDimensionsSize (with 16 mm C-mount lens)215 mm (H) x 138 mm (W) x 215 mm (D)Weight (

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-7MX13+ and MX13 Camera SpecificationsTable D-4 provides technical specifications and perf

Technical SpecificationsD-8 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX3+ and MX3 Camera SpecificationsTable D-5 provides technical specifications and perfor

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-9MX Cameras Lens SpecificationsThe following sections provide technical specifications fo

Technical SpecificationsD-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceTable D-6 lists the image circle diameter produced by the C-mount lens formats (1"

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-11project an image circle large enough for the F40, MX40+, MX40, MX13+, and MX13 cameras.

System InformationxviiiVicon MX Hardware System ReferenceRestriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Technical SpecificationsD-12 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference17-35 mm Zoom Lens20 mm LensTable D-9: 17-35 mm zoom lens specificationsComponent Speci

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-13MX-F20 and MX20+ Camera Lens SpecificationsThe following tables provide technical speci

Technical SpecificationsD-14 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX3+ and MX3 Camera Lens SpecificationsThe following tables provide technical specifica

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-15MX Cameras Strobe Unit SpecificationsThe following sections provide technical specifica

Technical SpecificationsD-16 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceNear Infrared Strobe SpecificationsNear Infrared strobe units are available for F-serie

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-17MX Control SpecificationsThis table provides technical specifications for the MX Contro

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

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-19MX Net SpecificationsThis table provides technical specifications for the MX Net. For f

Technical SpecificationsD-20 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Sync SpecificationsThis table provides technical specifications for the MX Sync. For

Technical SpecificationsVicon MX Hardware System Reference D-21MX Ultranet SpecificationsThis table provides technical specifications for the MX Ultra

System InformationVicon MX Hardware System Reference xix• Do not push any objects into the slots of any unit of the system. Doing so can cause fire or

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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

Regulatory NoticesE-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMHRA Reporting Adverse IncidentsNotice to Agents For inclusion in all Vicon systems supplied f

Regulatory NoticesVicon MX Hardware System Reference E-3MHRA Adverse Incident Report FormPlease tick (9) the appropriate boxes * indicates that an ent

Regulatory NoticesE-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMedical DevicesDetails of systemProduct Catalogue NoModel Serial NoManufacturerTelephone no:Su

Regulatory NoticesVicon MX Hardware System Reference E-5Please send completed form to: Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Adverse I

Regulatory NoticesE-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceFDA Medical Device Reporting System—Reportable EventsNotice to Agents For inclusion in all Vic

Regulatory NoticesVicon MX Hardware System Reference E-7Adverse Event Report (21 CFR 803.32)Note for Completion Use blank pages if required.Section A.

Regulatory NoticesE-8 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceSection B. Adverse Event or Product ProblemIdentification of adverse event or product problem(

Regulatory NoticesVicon MX Hardware System Reference E-9Section C. Device InformationRelevant tests/laboratory data, including dates Other relevant hi

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference© 2004-2007 Vicon Motion Systems Limited. All rights reserved.For use with Vicon MX Hardware in Vicon MX systems.Vic

System InformationxxVicon MX Hardware System ReferenceCE Declaration of Conformity 0088Declaration of ConformityMedical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC

Regulatory NoticesE-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceSection D. Initial Reporter InformationFor the reporter who initially provided information to

Regulatory NoticesVicon MX Hardware System Reference E-11Section E. User Facility InformationCheck One User Facility ImporterUser Facility NumberUse

Regulatory NoticesE-12 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceLocation where event occurred Hospital Home Nursing Home Outpatient Treatment Facility O

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference F-1FFProduct Configurations and Software OptionsThis appendix provides information relating to the CE Declaration o

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

TroubleshootingG-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 G-3• Check the electrical continuity of the shielding between the analog data generating device outp

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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference H-1HHSupport ResourcesThis appendix describes the resources Vicon provides to enable you to obtain support for your

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

Support ResourcesVicon MX Hardware System Reference H-3•CasesSubmit your own question or report a problem if you cannot locate the information you nee

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

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

BOBVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-3devices. It connects with a push and a twist. Also see LEMO® connector.BOB Break Out Box. A hardware

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Calibration wandGlossary-4 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference(length, width, and depth) calculated by the camera calibration process. This volume can

Capture spaceVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-5or reference data from external video or audio recording devices.Capture space The full di

CMOSGlossary-6 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencecentral coordinate for a marker based on three or more horizontal video lines. The equivalent functio

.csm fileVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-7contains configuration entries for each of the calibration objects supplied in the Vicon calibra

DOFGlossary-8 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencewith subject-to-camera distance, lens focal length, and lens aperture. Also see Aperture and Focal len

EMGVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-9uses the SMPTE timecode standard. Also see CCIR, LTC, NTSC, SMPTE timecode, Timecode, and VITC.EMG E

FieldGlossary-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceField An assembly of alternate lines of video information. For interlaced video, an interlaced fr

FrameVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-11connecting those elements. This is a fully determined problem with a unique solution. Also see Forw

Ghost markerGlossary-12 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencelocked has circuits to isolate vertical drive, horizontal drive, and subcarrier.Vicon system

i.LINKVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-13settings to your own .hsf files to suit your particular needs; these are saved to the active Sessi

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

KinematicsGlossary-14 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceVicon system are contained in Vicon Skeleton Template (.vst) and Vicon Skeleton (.vsk) files.

MarkerVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-15on video tape. Also see EBU timecode, SMPTE timecode, Timecode, and VITC.MMarker 1) A sphere, he

Motorcycle poseGlossary-16 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencesubject or object. Also Marker, Object, and Subject.Motorcycle pose A form of the neutr

MX F-series Camera.Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-17MX F-series Camera. See F-series Camera.MX Link An optional MX hardware unit that

MX40Glossary-18 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX40 An MX Camera providing 4 megapixel resolution used in Vicon MX systems before July 2006. Also

.obj fileVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-19C:\Program Files\Vicon\Workstation \Wkspace). A copy is written to the active Session folder of

PanGlossary-20 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferencePAL uses the EBU timecode standard. Also see CCIR, EBU timecode, LTC, NTSC, SECAM, Timecode, and VITC

PointVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-21Point A location in space specified by 3D coordinates. A trajectory (or segment of a trajectory)

RealTime subjectGlossary-22 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceRealTime subject A subject or object whose motion is to be acquired and streamed into

RotationVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-23Also see DOF, .mkr file, .vsk file, and .vst file.Rotation A movement about a specified axis.

Introduction1-2 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference•MX SoftwareVicon MX supports BodyBuilder, Nexus, Polygon, Vicon iQ, and Workstation application sof

Secondary selectionGlossary-24 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencetimecode, LTC, NTSC, PAL, Timecode, and VITC.Secondary selection The second or subs

SpikeVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-25Spike A point that lies to one side of an otherwise smooth trajectory. A spike appears as a sudde

Subject calibrationGlossary-26 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference2) The 3D representation of the person, animal, or object whose motion is being captu

TarsusVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-27can be eliminated using editing tools in Vicon application software. Also see Gap.Tarsus See Rea

TrajectoryGlossary-28 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceTrajectory The path though space that a moving marker follows. This reconstructed data is st

VectorVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-29Vector A quantity that has both direction and magnitude. For example, velocity is a vector quant

Virtual pointGlossary-30 Vicon MX Hardware System Referenceextension .ViewType, which contains configuration settings for view pane layouts in the Nex

Walking speedVicon MX Hardware System Reference Glossary-31application software reduce the data intensity of) defined areas of 2D data visible to MX C

.xml fileGlossary-32 Vicon MX Hardware System Reference.vtt files in earlier Vicon application software. Also see .cp file, DCAM, DV, Nexus, and .vtt

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference Index-1IndexNumerics100 Mbps ethernetnetwork 7-2, 9-2–9-31000Base-T ethernetnetwork cable 11-5100Base-T ethernetn

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

IndexIndex-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Net 7-3MX Sync 8-2MX Ultranet 9-4.cro files 12-7custom programming A-7, B-5Ddata captureremote

IndexVicon MX Hardware System Reference Index-3Ggain 2-6Gated Ref 8-3, A-17, A-20, B-2–B-3genlock 4-6Gigabit ethernetnetwork 7-2, 9-2–9-3network c

IndexIndex-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Bridge xv, 1-1cables 11-1–11-4connectors 2-3controls 2-3front panel 2-1in MX architecture model

IndexVicon MX Hardware System Reference Index-5MX40+ xv, 1-1, 3-2MX-F20 xv, 3-2MX-F40 xv, 3-2performance D-2photosensitive pixels D-3, D-5, D-7–D

IndexIndex-6 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencerear panel 7-3specifications D-19status lights 7-1MX peripherals. See MX accessory kit, MX calibrati

IndexVicon MX Hardware System Reference Index-7Remote 8-1–8-3remote data capture 4-10, A-17, B-14remote controlelectrical specifications A-19, B-2i

IndexIndex-8 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencesurface-mount LEDs 3-14SVCam cameraspecifications 2-6synchronizing 4-6video signals 4-6TTCP/IP prot

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

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference iiiContentsPreface... ix

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

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

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 Cameras, including lenses, controls and connectors, and associated st

MX Cameras3-2 Vicon MX Hardware System Referenceas shown in Table 3-1. Different types of strobe units can be attached to cameras to suit specific on-

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-3Each MX Camera is programmed with firmware to control its operation and enable it to perform its own o

Contentsiv Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceChapter 3 MX Cameras ...3-1Camera Types ...

MX Cameras3-4 Vicon MX Hardware System Referenceapplication depends on various factors, including the field of view (FOV), the aperture, and any lens

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-5Normally, the AOV is calculated based on the known focal length and sensor size. This in turn determin

MX Cameras3-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceAnother characteristic of the camera sensor is the image circle. This is the sharp circular image that

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-7details on the MX Camera lens specifications in Appendix D Technical Specifications.Table 3-3 gives th

MX Cameras3-8 Vicon MX Hardware System Referenceresolution frequencies given in MX Camera Specifications on page D-2, the sensor area is reduced due t

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-9Unshuttered MX Cameras are potentially more susceptible to background light. Therefore, a more restric

MX Cameras3-10 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Camera Rear PanelsFigure 3-5 shows the camera controls on the rear panel of an F-series or MX+ Cam

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 (F-series, MX+, and MX)15-pin VGA connector for fixed-frequency output to a VGA monitor

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-13details on the cables to connect an MX Camera to the MX Ultranet, see Chapter 11 MX Cables. Warni

ContentsVicon MX Hardware System Reference vChapter 8 MX Sync...8-1MX Sync Front P

MX Cameras3-14 Vicon MX Hardware System Referencethe common thread found on most tripod and wall mount fixing screws. For safety and optimum performan

MX CamerasVicon MX Hardware System Reference 3-15The strobe unit for MX Cameras, shown in Figure 3-8, uses through-hole LEDs. These have a narrower il

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 3-17wand is waved through the capture volume and when the process is stopped:•Green• Yellow•BlueLED conti

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 connecto

Contentsvi Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceDevice 1 and Device 2 Option Cards ...A-21Analog Option ...

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

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

ContentsVicon MX Hardware System Reference viiMX13+ and MX13 Camera Specifications ...D-7MX3+ and MX3 Camera Specifications ...

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

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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 Vicon

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 6-3Motion Systems or your nearest agent or distributor, who can help you to identify suitable options.• Powe

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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 M

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

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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

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 othe

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 9-3Mbps MX Ethernet network.•PCA pair of LED status indicators:• Upper LED is lit when the MX Ultranet h

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 9-5secondary MX Ultranet units can be connected to a primary MX Ultranet. For compatibility with earlier

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

MX Ultranet9-6 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceMX Ultranet. Each primary MX Ultranet then connects to a separate PC, and all PCs are networked toget

MX UltranetVicon MX Hardware System Reference 9-7• Software Selection StatusA red LED indicating this MX Ultranet unit’s selection status in the contr

MX Ultranet9-8 Vicon MX Hardware System Referenceprimary MX Ultranet, but the position indicator will also function correctly for a lesser number of s

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

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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 MX hardw

MX Cables11-2 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceD10-pin Lemo plug10-pin Lemo plugMX Control (Net Connect socket)MX Net (Net Connect socket)MX Camer

MX CablesVicon MX Hardware System Reference 11-3MX Cable DescriptionsVicon cables can supply power and synchronization signals as well as carry data,

MX Cables11-4 Vicon MX Hardware System ReferenceB (cont)cable into either the Link Connect socket on the rear panel of an MX Link or the Link socket

MX CablesVicon MX Hardware System Reference 11-5F (cont)F-series or MX+ Camera.Carries video signals (in Preview mode only) and data from the F-series