BlackTrax BTSensor Bedienungsanleitung
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About Introduction
This wiki provides instructions for the installation, configuration and operation of the BlackTrax system.
This version is current as of May 2019.
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and Autofocus are trademarks of the CAST Group of Companies Incorporated. All other trademarks and
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source code or libraries which are licensed to CAST and copyright protected. For more information, go to
http://cast-soft.com/third-party-libraries/.
A BlackTrax License will authorize the use of the BlackTrax system for a restricted number of output
connections based on the type of License that was purchased. For more information, go to Licensing.
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Text Conventions
The following text conventions are used in this wiki:
Instructions titles appear in Bold and Orange. For example, "To view a BTCamera’s video feed
in the visible spectrum"
Menus and menu commands appear in Bold and Navy. For example, “To open the window if
closed, go to the View menu and click Cameras.”
User interface elements such as buttons, tools, shortcuts, and dialog boxes appear in Italics and
Medium Blue. For example, “To close the project, click Yes.”
Keyboard keys are indicated in CAPITALS AND BLUE. For example, “To call up the save menu, enter
in the command CTRL+SHIFT+B.”
References to manuals appear in Italics Underlined in Blue. For example, “For an in depth
understanding on BTWYSIWYG and its capabilities, please refer to the WYSIWYG Reference Guide.”
Instructions to direct you to different features of the BTSystem or areas in the physical Space are
indicated by being Green and Underlined. For Example “In the Physical Space, take the BTBeacon.”
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BlackTrax System Overview
1 BTSensor Installation :
1.1 Environment Considerations for BTSensor Installation :
1.2 Installing a BTSensor Lens :
1.3 BTSensor Placement and Orientation :
2 BTSystem Hardware Configuration :
2.1 BTSystem Configuration :
2.2 Optional Equipment Configuration :
3 BTSystem Components :
3.1 Standard System Components :
3.2 BTServer :
3.3 TimeKeeper :
3.4 BTRouter :
3.5 Ferrite Filter :
3.6 eSync 2 Controller :
3.7 BTSensors :
3.7.1 SLIM 13E :
3.7.2 PRIME 41 :
3.8 BTBeacon :
3.9 BT Smart Charger :
3.10 Calibration Kit :
3.10.1 Calibration Kit functions :
3.10.2 Wand Head :
3.10.3 Triangular Wand Holder :
3.10.4 Telescopic Wand Handle :
3.10.5 Ground Plane :
3.10.6 Hybrid Power Supply Unit (HPSU) :
3.10.7 Lighting Wand :
3.10.8 BTCalibration Kit Case :
3.11 Stringer :
3.12 Discontinued :
3.12.1 eSync Controller :
3.12.2 S250e Slim :
3.12.3 Power Supply Unit (PSU) :
3.12.4 BTServer (Legacy) :
3.12.5 TimeKeeper (Legacy) :
4 General System Information :
4.1 BTSystem Information Flow and Connections :
4.2 BTX Dongle :
4.3 Saved System Data :
4.4 FCC Information :
5 Not Included Mandatory Components :
5.1 Category 6 Ethernet Cabling :
5.2 Power Over Ethernet Gigabit Switch for BTSensors :
6 Optional Components :
6.1 DMX/Ethernet Node for Tracking with Moving Lights :
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6.1.1 Compatible DMX/Ethernet nodes :
6.1.2 Luminex Node Settings :
6.1.3 Common ArtGate Node Setup Guide :
7 System Procedures :
7.1 Licensing :
7.2 Charging BTBeacons :
7.3 Replacing a BTBeacon's Lithium-Ion Battery :
7.4 Installing Third Party Software :
7.5 Server Failover :
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Environment Considerations for
BTSensor Installation
The environment of the Space has a great impact on the capacity of BlackTrax to function as intended.
When you install the BTSystem, always remember the following precautions to limit interference and
make the ideal tracking environment.
Infrared interference: External infrared sources and reflections may cause interference with
BTSensors. For best results, ensure the venue is free from sunlight, lights which emit infrared
spectrum, infrared based devices, fire, and highly reflective materials. For infrared sources and
reflections which cannot be removed from the venue, there are provisions within the software to
mask out the affected areas of the BTSensor's field of view.
Note: Infrared interference is more critical during the BTSensor calibration than during
tracking operation. Since the BTSystem looks for a unique signal during tracking, there is
some tolerance for other infrared sources.
Reflective surfaces: Reflective materials that are present in a venue might reflect and mimic a
BTBeacon’s unique LED pulse, creating errors with tracking. Complex objects inside the tracking
area must be covered to block reflections. Reflective objects outside the tracking area can be
blocked out.
Cabling: Ethernet connected BTSensors are subject to the limitation of Ethernet communication
standards. The total Ethernet connection between any component to the BTServer can not be
longer than 91.44m for BlackTrax to function correctly. This range may be extended with a PoE
switch to link cables together.
Sensor stability: Ensure that the location where you choose to install BTSensors is stable, sturdy
and always stationary. Any movement of a BlackTrax sensor will require recalibration of the entire
sensor system.
Example: If a BTSensor is hung on a truss system which sways, the accuracy and
performance of the BTSystem will be affected. If the sway is small, you can decrease
accuracy in the system and may be able to track with lesser accuracy.
Sensor blocking: Ensure that BTSensors have an unimpeded view of the intended tracking area.
Multiple BTSensors need to see the same area at the same time for tracking to occur. Care should
be taken to ensure temporary objects do not obscure tracking.
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Installing a BTSensor Lens
To install a BTSensor lens
Note: Only used on s250e and Slim 13E sensors.
Screw the lens onto the BTSensor with the included plastic lens tensioner between the M12 lens1.
adapter and the lens itself. Tighten until proper focus is achieved.
Once you achieve the desired focus, hold the lens in place while you tighten down the lens2.
tensioner.
Note: The s250e comes with a spring for the lens instead of a tensioner. No tightening is required for
this lens.
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BTSensor Placement and Orientation
In order for tracking to function correctly, multiple BTSensors must be arranged to have overlapping
fields of view of the Space. A BTSensor's field of view is the part of the Space that is visible through the
BTSensor while the BTSensor is in a fixed position and orientation.
Attention: Sensors must not be installed closer than 1m apart to help ensure optimal sensor calibration.
Good sensor placement and orientation are absolutely critical to proper operation of the BTSystem!
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