Tracker 3.6.1 new features

The following enhancements were added to Vicon Tracker 3.6.1:

• Entrance Threshold can now be per object type
• System synchronization from 100 Hz square wave

Entrance Threshold can now be per object type

Location: Resources pane > Objects tab > Object Type Preset section > Manage Presets > Objects Presets dialog box

You can now define an Entrance Threshold (the minimum proportion of markers that must be visible to the cameras before the object is booted) per object type in the Object Presets dialog box, instead of having to apply it globally for all objects.

To apply an Entrance Threshold to an object:

1. On the Objects tab, in the Object Type Preset section, click Manage Presets.
2. In the Object Presets dialog box, create a new preset and in the Object Tracking section, specify the require Entrance Threshold.
3. On the Objects tab, select the object to which you want to apply the preset.
4. In the Object Type Preset section, select the preset that you created.

System synchronization from 100 Hz square wave

The VESA sync input on Vicon Lock devices now supports the connection of a 100 Hz square wave signal for synchronizing the Vicon system to an external clock.

The signal must be 5V peak, with a 50% duty cycle.

The following diagram shows the front view of a VESA sync input, which is a 3-pin mini-DIN socket.

Tracker 3.6 new features

The following new features were added to Vicon Tracker 3.6:

• Improvements to tracking
• Easier checking for firmware updates
• Motion Model filter for selected objects
• 32-bit version of Tracker
• Disable/enable camera strobes

Improvements to tracking

Several improvements to tracking include:

• The ability to resolve objects that are close together now enables very small objects to be tracked when they are closer than 10 mm.
• Greater intelligence in the centroid-fitting of data minimizes the impact of large reflections on latency of the system.
• More robust centroid-fitting with objects that are closely similar.

Easier checking for firmware updates

Location: Help > Check for firmware updates

Tracker provides a quick and easy way to check when new firmware is available for your cameras.

To check the latest release firmware version:

• On the Help menu, click Check for Firmware Updates.

  

  The Checking Firmware Version dialog box displays information about the latest released firmware version.

To check the firmware that your system is using:

• Ensure the system is in Live mode, and in the System Resources pane, right-click Local Vicon System and then click Reprogram Vicon Firmware.The firmware version currently used by your system is displayed in the Version column for every connected device.

To download the latest firmware, visit www.vicon.com/downloads/utilities-and-sdk/camera-firmware.

You can then update your firmware using the Reprogram Firmware dialog box.

Motion Model filter for selected objects

Location: Resources pane > Objects tab > Object Type Preset section > Manage Presets > Objects Presets dialog box

You can now apply the Motion Model filter, which enables Tracker to detect static objects, to individual objects.

To enable Tracker to detect an object as stationary:

1. On the Objects tab, in the Object Type Preset section, click Manage Presets.
2. In the Object Presets dialog box, create a new preset and select Motion Model.

   

3. On the Objects tab, select the object that you want Tracker to detect as stationary.
4. In the Object Type Preset section, select the preset that you created.

32-bit version of Tracker

A version of Tracker 3.6 that runs under 32-bit Microsoft^® Windows^® is now available.

To obtain the 32-bit version, please contact Vicon Support.

Disable/enable camera strobes

Location: System Resources pane > Vicon Cameras node > Vantage or Vero camera(s) selected > Properties pane > Settings section

A new Enable Strobe setting enables you to disable or enable strobes on Vantage or Vero cameras without affecting the shutter period.