VADDIO RoboTRAK Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Document 342-1231 Rev. B October 2016...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Features IR Camera IR Source Lanyard Unpacking the System North America Europe and UK Australia and New Zealand A Quick Look at the RoboTRAK System Front of the IR Camera Connectors Lanyard Before You Start Network Requirements Additional Equipment Lighting and IR Camera Location Camera Placement –... - Page 3 Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System European Compliance Warranty Information Index...
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Page 4: What's In This Guide
The Configuration and Administration Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System provides information about pairing the IR camera to the video camera and lanyard, along with other system configuration and administration tasks. Complete product information is available in the Integrator's Complete Guide to the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System. Overview... -
Page 5: Unpacking The System
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Unpacking the System Make sure you received all the items you expected. Vaddio recommends purchasing a second lanyard as a spare or for smooth transitions between multiple presenters. Note In addition to the items listed here, you will need a video camera. Any RoboSHOT series camera can be used. -
Page 6: North America
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System North America Part number 999-9950-000, RoboTRAK in silver and black Part number 999-9950-000W, RoboTRAK in white Vaddio RoboTRAK IR camera PoE+ power injector AC cord set for North America PoE splitter Power cable, 1 ft (30 cm) -
Page 7: Australia And New Zealand
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Australia and New Zealand Part number 999-9950-001, RoboTRAK in silver and black Part number 999-9950-001W, RoboTRAK in white VaddioRoboTRAK IR camera PoE+ power injector AC cord set for Australia and New Zealand... -
Page 8: A Quick Look At The Robotrak System
This section covers the physical features of the RoboTRAK system: IR camera Tracking Lanyard The RoboTRAK system requires a video camera as well. You can use any Vaddio RoboSHOT camera as the video component of the system. Note If remote viewing is desired, you must use a video camera that is capable of streaming. These include RoboSHOT 10 USB, RoboSHOT HD-SDI, and RoboSHOT 20 UHD cameras. -
Page 9: Lanyard
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Lanyard Vaddio recommends purchasing a second lanyard as a spare or for smooth transitions between multiple presenters. Medallion – Houses charging and control circuitry, switches to standby (low-power) mode when the IR camera switches to standby. -
Page 10: Before You Start
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Before You Start Ensure that the room is suitable for the RoboTRAK system, and that all the required elements of the installation are present. This section covers the requirements for a successful installation. - Page 11 Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System This is a shot from the IR stream of a RoboTRAK camera in an IR-sterile room. Other than the presenter's lanyard, the room is dark. This is what you should see when you view the stream from the IR camera. (If the camera is not in setup mode, the image will not include the white rectangle.)
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Page 12: Camera Location
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Camera Location Siting requirements for the IR camera are similar to those for the video camera you use with it. Clear line of sight to the desired viewable area Acceptable camera distance 15 to 50 ft (4.5 to 15 m) from area of interest; best performance at 20 to 35 ft (6 to 10.5 m) from area of interest... -
Page 13: Camera Placement - Medium Room
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Camera Placement – Medium Room... -
Page 14: Camera Placement - Large Room
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Camera Placement – Large Room... -
Page 15: Installation
Do not install or operate this product if it has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids. If any of these things happen, return it to Vaddio for safety and functional testing. Cabling Notes Use Cat-5e or better cable and standard RJ-45 connectors (568B termination). -
Page 16: Preparing The Tracking Lanyard For Use
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Preparing the Tracking Lanyard for Use You will need all the items from the box that the lanyard was shipped in: Lanyard USB charger USB charging cable Ferrite bead 1. Snap the ferrite bead onto the charger cable about 2 inches (5 cm) from the connector that plugs into the lanyard. -
Page 17: The Ir Camera's Default Hostname
Be sure to record the default hostname exactly as it is shown on the label. The RoboTRAK IR camera can only be configured via its web interface. Ensure that the team or individual configuring the RoboTRAK system has the IR camera's default hostname. -
Page 18: Placing The Poe Splitter
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Placing the PoE Splitter Both connections to the IR camera are from the PoE splitter. Note If you receive a black and white cable packaged in the box with the splitter, please discard it. The black and white cable cannot be used with the camera. -
Page 19: Installing The Camera Mount
535-2000-045. Vaddio does not recommend using a non-offset ceiling mount pole, as the system's center of mass is significantly forward of the 1" NPT threaded nut. Contact Vaddio if you don't have a suitable ceiling mount kit. 1. Install the ceiling mount kit according to the instructions provided with it. -
Page 20: Basic Connection Diagram
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Basic Connection Diagram Connections for Configuring the System To configure the system for the room and set up the desired tracking behavior, you will need to view the IP stream from the IR camera. Side-by-side displays of the IR camera stream and the video camera output... -
Page 21: Installing The Cameras
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System Installing the Cameras Caution Before you start, be sure you can identify all cables correctly. Connecting a cable to the wrong port can result in equipment damage. Caution Check Cat-5 cables for continuity before using them. Using the wrong pin-out may damage the camera system and void the warranty. -
Page 22: Powering Up The Cameras
The camera is now ready to configure and use. This information is available in the Configuration and Administration Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System. It is also included in the Integrator's Complete Guide to the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System. -
Page 23: Compliance Statements And Declarations Of Conformity
(2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. -
Page 24: European Compliance
Installation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System European Compliance This product has been evaluated for electromagnetic compatibility under the EMC Directive for Emissions and Immunity and meets the requirements for a Class A digital device. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ... -
Page 25: Warranty Information
Vaddio receives notice of such defects during the warranty. Vaddio, at its option, will repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Vaddio manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or... -
Page 26: Index
cameras 18 requirements 7, 9, 14 Index with equipment needed for tuning 17 IR mitigation 7-8 additional products required 2, 5 lanyard 6, 13 anatomy of the camera 5 charging 13 anatomy of the lanyard 6 handling 6 packing list 13 large room layout 11 behavior on power-up 19 layouts, room 9-11... - Page 27 Installation Guide for (Undefined variable: SDI.ProductSeriesShort) PTZ Cameras lighting 7-8 mounting 14 network 7 room 7 system 7 RJ-45 connectors 12 room layouts 9-11 room lighting 8 room requirements 7, 9 shelf, camera mount 16 small room layout 9 splitter, PoE 15 storage environment 19 stray IR 7-8 common sources 8...
- Page 28 RoboTRAK, RoboSHOT, and Vaddio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vaddio. All other trademarks in this document are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2016 Vaddio. All rights reserved. Vaddio 131 Cheshire Ln., Suite 500 Minnetonka, MN 55305...
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