Mount the Vicon IR lights
- Gisela Roberts
Mount the Vicon IR lights around the volume, pointing each light towards the area to be illuminated.
Number of lights
We recommend that, whatever the size of your capture area, to ensure even illumination, you use 8 lights.
For 30–90 Hz tracking, reduce the brightness of the lights to 45%; for rates 90–120 Hz, use the maximum brightness of 90% and increase the shutter duration. For information on how to set the brightness, see Set the brightness of the Vicon IR lights.
Ensure the lights are evenly distributed around the volume, with a light on either side of the volume corners.
Adjust the vertical position of each light to ensure the full field of view is illuminated.
Caution
To avoid overexposure when a subject is close to the camera, do not mount the the Vicon IR lights close to the Vicon Vanguard cameras.
Vicon IR lights are supplied with a mounting bracket at the bottom of the unit, incorporating a ¼” UNC-20 fitting. Mounting brackets for this fitting may be purchased separately.
Fix the Vicon IR lights to a wall, pole or camera mount and/or bracket, using a ¼” UNC 20 bolt.
For more information about the lights, see the Vicon IR Lights Quick Start Guide.
Caution
IR Light (850nm)
EN62471 Risk Group 0 (Exempt). This product emits infrared light. Do not stare directly at the source when in operation.