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Introduction
This document provides a high-level overview of the hardware setup process of different tracking systems.
As most tracking solution requires the use of additional hardware, preparing the hardware for use (by powering it up, binding it to our computer, and - if needed - adjusting its settings) is a must before we can start our work with them.
PTZ Tracking Systems
- Mount the PTZ camera on a stand, ceiling, or truss.
NOTE: We recommend you measure the distance between the rotation center of the camera and the floor, as this information may become necessary in certain cases. If you move your camera, then don't forget to measure the new distance and either update the calibration profile or adjust the Delta Cam Transf(ormation) pin value.
- You will need one or two cables for data, an SDI/HDMI cable for the video signal, and a UTP cable for the tracking data and for accessing the device's WEB UI (User Interface).
NOTE: If you are using NDI, then you'll require only a single UTP cable for the tracking data and the video signal. - Check the connections and the settings. Consult the manufacturer's manual if necessary.
- The device must have a stable and live connection with the computer that will run Aximmetry.
NOTE: At the end of this phase, we expect a well-mounted, functioning device with a live connection to the computer that will run Aximmetry.
Camera Tracking Systems
- Make all the physical assembling based on the device's manual.
- Check the connections and the settings. Consult the manufacturer's manual if necessary.
- The device must have a stable and live connection with the computer that will run Aximmetry.
NOTE: At the end of this stage, we expect a well-mounted, functioning device with a live connection to the computer that will run Aximmetry.
Camera Tracking Systems Completed with Lens Encoders
For the Camera Tracking System
- Make all the physical assembling based on the device's manual.
- Check the connections and the settings. Consult the manufacturer's manual if necessary.
- The device must have a stable and live connection with the computer that will run Aximmetry.
For the Lens Encoder
- Mount the encoder(s) on the camera lens.
NOTE: Generally, the encoders are mounted to a rail on the stand. - Install the specified application for the encoder - if needed.
- Maintain the connection between the encoder and the tracking system (when lens encoders are the native part of the tracking system unit) or the encoder and the computer (when lens encoders are third-party solutions) and check if the connection is stable.
NOTE: At the end of this stage, we expect a well-mounted, functioning device with a live connection to the computer that will run Aximmetry.
