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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 2.0.10 08/2019 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 written 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 Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager ....................9 Keeping your eye tracker software and display setup updated ..........9...
  • Page 6 E1.1 Emergency Warning.....................23 E1.2 Infrared Warning ....................23 E1.3 Epilepsy Warning ....................23 E1.4 Child Safety......................23 E1.5 Do not open Tobii Pro Spectrum ................23 E1.6 Environment ......................24 Other limitations and considerations ..................24 E2.1 Intended use .......................24 E2.2 Light conditions....................24 E2.3 Eyelashes ......................24 E2.4...
  • 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 tracker’s maximum sampling frequency, but it can be used at lower settings as well. The 600 Hz, 300 Hz and 150 Hz ver- sions can be upgraded to a faster version.
  • Page 8: Hardware Package Content

    N. Fabric cord sleeve for collecting the cables G. Power cables for eye tracker (UK, US, EU and Aus/ O. Ethernet cable China) H. Power adaptor for eye tracker 2 Hardware Package Content Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.10 - en-US...
  • Page 9: Product Care

    Before storage or shipping, disconnect all cables and use the travel case and packaging materials provided. Disposing of the Pro Spectrum Do not dispose of Pro Spectrum in general household or office waste. Follow your local regulations for disposal of elec- tronic equipment.
  • 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

    You turn off the eye tracker by pressing the power switch. During shut down, the power switch indicator lamp flashes. De- pending on the unit’s internal state, powering down can take up to 20 seconds. You force a shutdown of the Pro Spectrum by pressing the power switch for at least 5 seconds. Monitor settings The Pro Spectrum is supplied with a pre-mounted 23.8”...
  • 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 sec- tion 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

    Keeping your eye tracker software and display setup updated Updates From time to time, Tobii Pro releases updates for an eye tracker’s applicable driver and firmware in order to improve per- formance and/or introduce new functionalities. Please check the Tobii Pro website regularly for news and information about updates about your eye tracker.
  • Page 16: Configuring Pro Spectrum In Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager

    Keep pressing the reset button till you hear a beep. The Pro Spectrum eye tracker restarts one or more times. This is not an error. After a while, your eye tracker ap- pears in Pro Eye Tracker Manager again.
  • Page 17: Specific Features

    Pro Spectrum’s monocular calibration functionality lets you to collect eye tracking data optimized for each of the eyes of the participant. Pro Spectrum can robustly identify the left and right eyes, irrespective if only one eye or both 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–...
  • Page 19: 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/.
  • Page 20: A2 Unit Specifications

    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/. Unit specifications The Pro Spectrum is an integrated eye tracker with a removable 23.8’’ monitor. Removing the monitor transforms the inte- grated eye tracker into a standalone eye tracker. Eye tracker Dimensions 55 cm x 18 cm x 6 cm (22”...
  • Page 21 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.2.0.10 - en-US...
  • Page 22: 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.2.0.10 - en-US...
  • Page 23 TTL 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.2.0.10 - en-US...
  • Page 24: 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.2.0.10 - en-US...
  • Page 25: 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 track- er unit and screen mounting solution.
  • Page 26: Appendix C Support, Learning Center, And Warranty

    If you need help, please contact Customer Support at Tobii Pro AB. In order to receive assistance as quickly as possible, make sure you have access to your Tobii Pro device and, if possible, an Internet connection. You should also be able to supply the serial number of the device, which you will find on a sticker on the back or bottom of the device.
  • Page 27: Appendix D Glossary

    C = stimuli point. Max head movement speed Describes the maximum head movement speed allowed while maintaining robust tracking. The specified number is for sideways head movement. Appendix D Glossary Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.10 - en-US...
  • Page 28 Ethernet connection). This includes half of the image ex- posure time, image read-out and transfer time, processing time and time to transfer the data sample to a client computer. Appendix D Glossary Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker User’s manual v.2.0.10 - en-US...
  • Page 29: Appendix E Safety And Compliance

    The Tobii Pro Spectrum should be mounted according to the instructions of the approved mounts used. Tobii Pro AB or its agents are not liable for damage or injuries to a person or its property due to the Tobii Pro Spectrum fall- ing from a mounted configuration.
  • Page 30: E1.6 Environment

    E1.6 Environment The Tobii Pro Spectrum system is designed for use in dry indoor environments. Avoid any exposure to direct sun- light 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. Do not use the eye tracker near water –...
  • Page 32 Copyright ©Tobii AB (publ). Not all products and services offered in each local market. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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