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  • Page 1 Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 User’s manual Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker Version 2.0.8 10/2018 All rights reserved. Copyright © Tobii AB (publ) The information contained in this document is proprietary to Tobii AB. Any reproduction in part or whole without prior writ- ten authorization by Tobii AB is prohibited.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Powering on the Pro Spectrum .................5 Monitor settings ........................6 Setup Options ..........................7 Mounting the Pro Spectrum on a VESA mount (setup 3 in the image above) ........8 Mounting a scene camera......................8 Eye Tracker Configuration ......................9 Configuration and Pro Eye Tracker Manager ................9 Updating the eye tracker’s firmware ..................9...
  • Page 6 D1.5 Do not open Tobii Pro Spectrum ................23 D1.6 Environment ......................24 Other limitations and considerations ..................24 D2.1 Intended use ......................24 D2.2 Light conditions ....................24 D2.3 Eyelashes......................24 D2.4 Droopy eyelids ......................24...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Product Versions The Pro Spectrum is available in four product versions: 1200 Hz, 600 Hz, 300 Hz and 150 Hz. The values denote the eye track- er’s maximum sampling frequency, but it can be used at lower settings as well. The 600 Hz, 300 Hz and 150 Hz versions can be upgraded to a faster version.
  • Page 8: Hardware Package Content

    N. Fabric cord sleeve for collecting the cables O. Ethernet cable G. Power cables for eye tracker (UK, US, EU and Aus/China) H. Power adaptor for eye tracker 2 Hardware Package Content Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.8 - en-US...
  • Page 9: Product Care

    Humidity: 20% to 95% (no condensation on the device) The Pro Spectrum is not waterproof or water resistant. The device should not be kept in excessively humid, damp or wet conditions. Do not submerge the device in water or in any other liquid. Be careful not to spill liquids on the device.
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Pro Spectrum

    Mounting the monitor to the eye tracker unit The Pro Spectrum is delivered with the monitor already mounted. If this for any reason is not the case, e.g. someone has been using the unit as a standalone eye tracker, you need to reattach the monitor to the base. You mount and remove the monitor swiftly thanks to its one-screw fastening.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Eye Tracker

    4.4.1 Powering on the Pro Spectrum The Pro Spectrum’s power switch is located on its back side. We recommend that you shut off the unit after the workday or for longer periods of inactivity. During startup, the illuminators in the front of the Pro Spectrum, lit up one by one to indicate that the LED-hardware is OK.
  • Page 12: Monitor Settings

    Choose the power cable with the plug suited for the wall outlet and connect the other end to the corresponding outlet on the monitor. Insert the power cable plug to a power outlet. If neither of the plugs works with your power outlet, please contact your sales representative or Tobii Pro Support for assistance. 4 Setting up the Pro Spectrum...
  • Page 13: Setup Options

    Setup Options The Pro Spectrum as delivered with the monitor mounted on the eye tracker The Pro spectrum as a standalone eye tracker without monitor Eye tracker and monitor together on a VESA 100x100 mount. (Instructions of how to remove the stand and mount the eye tracker and monitor on the VESA mount are in the section below.)
  • Page 14: Mounting The Pro Spectrum On A Vesa Mount (Setup 3 In The Image Above)

    Mounting the Pro Spectrum on a VESA mount (setup 3 in the image above) The Pro Spectrum can be mounted on a standard VESA 100x100 mount. Proceed in the following way: Remove the stand by unscrewing the two screws from the underside (see image below).
  • Page 15: Eye Tracker Configuration

    Configuration and Pro Eye Tracker Manager The Pro Spectrum is configured via Pro Eye Tracker Manager (ETM); a configuration and setting utility by Tobii Pro that is pro- vided online free of charge. It enables you to configure different settings for your connected eye trackers, such as sampling fre- quency, stand-alone usage and more.
  • Page 16: Configuring The Pro Spectrum In The Pro Eye Tracker Manager

    Configuring the Pro Spectrum in the Pro Eye Tracker Manager In the Pro Eye Tracker Manager you can change some settings for your Pro Spectrum. For instance, you can create and recall setups for using the eye tracker in standalone mode and change the eye tracker’s frequency.
  • Page 17: Specific Features

    The monocular calibration functionality in Pro Spectrum enables you to collect eye-tracking data that is optimized for each of the participant’s eyes. Pro Spectrum identifies the left and right eyes, no matter whether only one or both eyes are visible to the eye-tracking sensors.
  • Page 18: Using The Ttl Input Port For External Event Recording

    Using the TTL input port for external event recording The Pro Spectrum is equipped with a digital data input port that records events in up to eight parallel TTL signals. The events are recorded with a time-stamp accuracy better than 50 µs. The detected events are available in decimal format (0–255) through either Pro Lab or the Pro SDK.
  • Page 19: Eye Images

    Eye Images Eye images are available in 10Hz from the Spectrum eye tracker. Each eye tracking camera provides 5Hz image stream. During tracking mode (i.e. when the eye tracker detects eyes), the image resolution is 496x175, except when for 1200 Hz when the resolution is 384x105.
  • Page 20: Appendix A Pro Spectrum - Specifications

    100 µs. *Tobii Pro uses an extensive test method to measure and report performance and data quality. Please download the data quality test report for more detailed information: https://www.tobiipro.com/tobii-pro-spectrum/. For more information about output data and the supplementary data stream, see the Pro SDK documentation here: http://www.tobiipro.com/product-listing/tobii-pro-sdk/.
  • Page 21: A2 Unit Specifications

    Unit specifications The Pro Spectrum is an integrated eye tracker with a removable 23.8’’ monitor. Removing the monitor transforms the integrated eye tracker into a standalone eye tracker. Eye tracker Dimensions 55 cm x 18 cm x 6 cm (22” x 7” x 2’’) The eye tracker is mounted on a stand which raises it 9 cm (ap- proximately 4”) from the surface.
  • Page 22 Maximum rated power consumption: 42 W Typical power consumption: 13 W Power Save Mode: 0.5 W Power Management: Power Save (VESA DPM, DisplayPort Rev 1.1a, and DVI DMPM) Appendix A Pro Spectrum – Specifications Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.8 - en-US...
  • Page 23: A3 Compliance And Certifications

    National differences for Australia to IEC 60950-1, 2nd Edition IEC 62471:2006 (First Edition) Certification and declaration ETL Listed (US & Canada) of conformance CB Certificate Appendix A Pro Spectrum – Specifications Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.8 - en-US...
  • Page 24 Inut port. See ETL and CB certificates for details. Sustainability Directives: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU REACH Directive EC 1907/2006 This product is exempt from CCC. Appendix A Pro Spectrum – Specifications Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.8 - en-US...
  • Page 25: A4 Software Options

    • Octave • and others The Pro Spectrum is not compatible with the Pro Analytics SDK version 3.0 or older or with Pro Studio. Appendix A Pro Spectrum – Specifications Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.8 - en-US...
  • Page 26: Appendix B Recommended Monitor

    Appendix B Recommended monitor The Pro Spectrum is supplied with a thoroughly tested and approved 23.8” 16:9 LCD monitor. Our recommendation is to use this monitor, which has been tested for weight, dimension and center of gravity for the system set up with the eye tracker unit and screen mounting solution.
  • Page 27: Appendix C Glossary

    Describes the maximum head movement speed allowed while maintaining robust tracking. The specified number is for sideways head movement. Optimal conditions Please download the data quality test report: https://www.to- biipro.com/tobii-pro-spectrum/ Appendix C Glossary Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.8 - en-US...
  • Page 28 This includes half of the image exposure time, image read-out and transfer time, processing time and time to transfer the data sample to a client computer. Appendix C Glossary Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.8 - en-US...
  • Page 29: Appendix D Safety And Compliance

    The Tobii Pro Spectrum should be mounted according to the instructions of the approved mounts used. Tobii AB or its agents are not liable for damage or injuries to a person or its property due to the Tobii Pro Spectrum falling from a mounted configuration.
  • Page 30: D1.6 Environment

    D1.6 Environment The Tobii Pro Spectrum system is designed for use in dry indoor environments. Avoid any exposure to direct sunlight as this will affect eye tracking quality and longer exposure can overheat the equipment. Avoid exposure to any liquids, gels, moist, rain, sweat or other damp materials or environments.
  • Page 32 . Illustrations and specifications do not necessarily apply to products and services offered in each local market. Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Tobii Pro Support EUROPE / GLOBAL...

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