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  • Page 1 Pro Spectrum User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Tobii Pro AB (publ) The information contained in this document is proprietary to Tobii Pro AB. Any reproduction in part or whole without prior written authorization by Tobii Pro AB is prohibited. Products that are referred to in this document may be either trade- marks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.2 Keep your eye tracker software and display setup updated 6.3 Upgrade and downgrade the eye tracker’s firmware 6.4 Configure Tobii Pro Spectrum in Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager 6.4.1 Change Tobii Pro Spectrum frequency setting 6.4.2 Configure Tobii Pro Spectrum for standalone use 7 Additional Features 7.1 User calibration for Tobii Pro Spectrum...
  • Page 4 9 Technical Specifications 9.1 Eye tracking specifications 9.2 Setup 9.3 Software compatibility 9.4 Hardware versions 9.5 Pro Spectrum eye tracker specifications 10 Compliance Information Appendix A Recommended monitor Appendix B Support, Learning Center, and Warranty B1 CustomerSupport B1.1 Get help online...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Product versions Tobii 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 set- tings as well.
  • Page 6: Additional Software Options

    This SDK gives the researcher access to the full set of relevant gaze data streams, such as 3D eye coordinates, raw data, pupil data, etc. Third-party software This term refers to any application built on Pro SDK. Pro Spectrum User Manual v2.1...
  • Page 7: What's In The Pro Spectrum Box

    What's in the Pro Spectrum box A. Angle meter I. USB cable for connection between the PC and the monitor’s integrated USB hub B. Measuring tape J. Cold shoe for mounting of a user camera C. Power cables for monitor (UK, US, EU and K.
  • Page 8: Safety

    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 Pro Spectrum falling from a mounted configuration. The mounting of Pro Spectrum is done entirely at the user’s own risk.
  • Page 9: Child Safety

    Child Safety Tobii Pro Spectrum is an advanced computer system and electronic device. As such it is composed of numerous separate, assembled parts. In the hands of a child certain of these parts have the possibility of being separated from the device, possibly constituting a choking hazard or another danger to the child.
  • Page 10: Setup Tobii Pro Spectrum

    Mount the monitor to the eye tracker unit Tobii 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.
  • Page 11: Connect The Eye Tracker

    If you need to remove the monitor, repeat the above steps in the reverse order. Connect the eye tracker Tobii Pro Spectrum is connected to a standard Ethernet network with a RJ–45 connector. Procedure for attaching the power supply: 1. Attach the supplied Ethernet cable to the corresponding Ethernet socket on the eye tracker.
  • Page 12: Power On Tobii Pro Spectrum

    Tobii Pro Spectrum 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 Pro Spectrum, lit up one by one to indicate that the LED-hardware is OK.
  • Page 13 3. Insert the power cable plug to a power outlet. 4. If neither of the plugs work with your power outlet, please contact your sales representative or Tobii Pro Support for assistance. Pro Spectrum User Manual v2.1...
  • Page 14: Display Settings

    Display Settings 1. Pro Spectrum as delivered with the monitor mounted on the eye tracker. 2. Pro Spectrum as a standalone eye tracker without monitor. 3. Eye tracker and monitor together on a VESA 100x100 mount. 4. Standalone with monitor.
  • Page 15: Scene Camera Mount

    Beneath the eye tracker there is a mount used for attaching a scene camera (purchased separately). Here's what to do: 1. Attach the enclosed mounting bracket to your camera unit. 2. Slide the assembly into the scene camera mount and tighten the screw. Pro Spectrum User Manual v2.1...
  • Page 16: Tobii Pro Spectrum Configuration

    Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager is free software available on Tobii Pro Connect. Pro Eye Tracker Manager helps you manage your Tobii Pro eye tracker. It lets you see which eye tracker firmware and software versions you are running and also facilitates updates (where applic- able). It provides:...
  • Page 17: Upgrade And Downgrade The Eye Tracker's Firmware

    Keep pressing the reset button till you hear a beep. 3. Pro Spectrum eye tracker restarts one or more times. This is not an error. After a while, your eye tracker appears in Pro Eye Tracker Manager again.
  • Page 18: Configure Tobii Pro Spectrum For Standalone Use

    5. When finished, your new setup appears in the drop-down list of display setups. 6. To confirm that Pro Spectrum can detect the participant’s eyes, enable the Position Guide at the bottom left of Pro Eye Tracker Manager. Once activated, you should be able to see two circles in a face contour.
  • Page 19: Additional Features

    Tobii Pro Spectrum’s monocular calibration functionality lets you to collect eye tracking data optim- ized 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. For increased con- fidence in some cases, you could choose to cover the eye that is not tracked, but this is not required.
  • Page 20: Use The Ttl Input Port For External Event Recording

    Use the TTL input port for external event recording Tobii 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 timestamp accuracy better than 50 µs. The detected events are available in decimal format (0–255) through either Pro Lab or Pro SDK.
  • Page 21: Eye Images

    496x175, except for 1200 Hz when the resolution is 384x105. During gaze recovery (i.e. when the eye tracker doesn’t detect eyes), the image resolution is 640x512. The eye images are accessed via Tobii Pro SDK. They are also visible in Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Man- ager.
  • Page 22: Product Care

    Follow your local regulations for the proper disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Limitation of liability Except where prohibited by law, Tobii Pro AB is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use or misuse of a Tobii Pro eye tracker or the mounting plate, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability.
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    8–bit timestamped data (256 event codes). Event driven detection with a timestamp accuracy of 50 µs. Tracker and client time synchronization Integrated between the eye tracker time domain and the client computer time domain with an accuracy of 100 µs. Pro Spectrum User Manual v2.1...
  • Page 24: Setup

    * Tobii Pro uses an extensive test method to measure and report performance and quality of data. Please download the Tobii Pro Spectrum Eye Tracker Data Quality Test Report for more detailed information. ** Applying Savitzky-Golay filtering (settings listed in the...
  • Page 25: Software Compatibility

    600 Hz 1200 Hz Pro Spectrum eye tracker specifications Tobii 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 (L x H x W) in cm/inches 55 x 18 x 6 (22"...
  • Page 26 Power supply 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz Power Maximum rated power consumption: 42 W Typical power consumption: 13 W Power save Mode: 0.5 W Power Management: Power Save (VESA DPM, Display Port- Rev 1.1a, and DVI DMPM) Pro Spectrum User Manual v2.1...
  • Page 27: 10 Compliance Information

    KN 61000-4-11:2008 Certification and FCC, CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B), ACMA (RCM), CE, KC* declaration of *Test coverage for KC certification doesn’t include use of the TTL Input conformance: port. See ETL and CB certificates for details. Pro Spectrum User Manual v2.1...
  • Page 28 Sustainability Directives: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU REACH Directive EC 1907/2006 This product is exempt from CCC. Pro Spectrum User Manual v2.1...
  • Page 29: Appendix A Recommended Monitor

    Appendix A Recommended monitor Tobii 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. If you need to use a different monitor, we recommend that you choose a black monitor without any colored décor...
  • Page 30: Appendix B Support, Learning Center, And Warranty

    Tobii Pro. In order to receive assistance as quickly as possible, make sure you have access to your Tobii Pro device and, if possible, an Inter- net 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 31: Appendix C Limitations And Considerations

    Limitations and considerations Intended use Tobii Pro eye trackers are intended to be used in research activities about human beha- vior including eye movements, in a dry and dust free indoor environment. The product should only be used as described in this User’s Manual. Please read the User Manual and other supplied documentation thoroughly before using the product.
  • Page 32: Appendix D Glossary

    The stated measurement is the typical time to tracking recovery once the eyes return to the field of view of the cameras again, i.e. when the subject is within the trackbox limits, with the Pro Spectrum User Manual v2.1...
  • Page 33 These images are processed by algorithms that identify the pupil and the reflections caused by the illuminators. This information is then combined with different parameters from a 3D model of the eye and used to map the gaze onto the stimulus. Pro Spectrum User Manual v2.1...
  • Page 34 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. Support for Your Tobii Pro Device Get Help Online Visit Tobii Pro Connect for help with your Tobii Pro device. It contains the latest information about contacting Support, links to our Learning Center, and much more. connect.tobiipro.com...

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