Christie AirScan User manual
AirScan Hardware
User Manual
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Hazard Warning
This warning note is part of the Pandoras Box product that you have pur-
chased.
Hazard information:
Thisdeviceistobeoperatedindoorsonlyandtobekeptawayfromtheinu-
ences of humidity,dust and sunshine or other radiating heat sources. Do not
open the device. It does not contain any parts to be maintained by the user.
Caution!
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
Used batteries are not to be disposed of with the house-hold waste! Please
dispose them at your local battery collection point!
Instructions for disposal:
Do not dispose off the device as part of household garbage! Electronic
devices are to be disposed of in accordance with the guidelines concerning
electrical and electronic devices via the local collecting point for old electronic
devices.
This device may only be used lower than 2000m altitude.
This device may only be used in non-tropical regions.
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AirScan Hardware
The AirScan is a laser scanner device that measures distan-
ces in two dimensions. Thus, it allows for optical and con-
tactless detection of objects or persons or just their hands. It
can be used for any touch-less interaction with a display or a
projected touch surface.
In Widget Designer, our interactivity software, the AirScan is
available as an optional input device and can be setup using
the AirScan Tool. It is possible to read up to 24 input points
and use them for various applications within Widget Design-
er or Pandoras Box.
Measurement Principle and Restrictions
The AirScan unit can be mounted above, below or on the
side of a screen and its recommended distance to the input
screen area should not be further away then 10m or 30ft.
Longer distances (up to 65m or 200ft) can be set up, but
will lead to a less accurate readout. The AirScan measures
every 0.36 degrees if anything has crossed the scan area
and transmits its data via TCP over network to Widget De-
signer for further data processing.
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Please note the following restrictions to ensure correct usage and measurement readout:
• Due to its IR laser technology, the AirScan device itself should not be exposed to direct sun-
light or direct tungsten lighting as this would distort the correct readout of the sensed data.
• Physical contact with the front cover of the sensor is to be avoided. Note that even a slight
movement of the sensor affects the measurement values.
• If the AirScan is (partly) mounted into a wall or exhibition stand, make sure that the sensor (to
be exact, the glass window) is not covered and the entire interactivity area is free.
• If a protective housing is provided for the sensor, the detection must not occur through addi-
tional window material (plastic, glass, etc.).
• Vapors, smoke, dust and all particles visible in the air could affect the measurement values.
• Glassandhighlyreectivematerialssuchasmirrorscouldfalsifythemeasurementvalue.
• Avoidlargetemperatureuctuations.
Drivers
It is not necessary to install a driver. The communication between the AirScan and Widget De-
signer works over Ethernet and all necessary components come with the installation of Widget
Designer.
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Product Specications
Ambient temp. (operation/storage): -0°C … +50°C/-20°C … +50°C
Weight: 2.3kg
Product Size (WxHxD): 141mm x 167mm x 168mm Measurement data transmission: 100MBit/s
Optical data
Measurement range: 0-65m (recommended distance: 0-10m) Angular range: max. 190°
Angular resolution: 0.36°
Scanning rate: 50 scans/s or 20ms/scan Wavelength: 905nm
Pulse Duration: 3ns
Electrical data
Voltage supply: +24VDC Overcurrent protection: fuse 2.5A Current consumption: approx. 1A
Power consumption: < 75W
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Rear View with scanning direction going up: connections and LED indicators from left to right
AirScan Connectors and LEDs
Connectors
M12 plug /
Connector1 For special applications and not to be used.
M12 socket /
Connector2 For special applications and not to be used.
M12 socket /
Connector3
This is the 100MBit/s Ethernet socket to connect a network switch or a comput-
er. Use the supplied Ethernet cable with the 4-pin D-coded connector for the
AirScan and the RJ-45 connector for the switch or computer. The interface is
conguredwiththeIPaddresslabeledonyourdeviceandthesubnetmaskis
255.255.255.0.Bothcanbechangedwiththe“AirScanIPCongurator”which
is available in the Download-Center on our web site.
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Connectors
M16 plug /
Connector4
This is the power plug. Connect the supplied power cable with the 14-pin M16
connector to the AirScan and the XLR male connector to the XLR female con-
nector of the low voltage power supply. Then connect its power cord. Note that
the device powers on automatically and that there is no dedicated power switch.
Ethernet status indicator (above connectors)
Left, red LED 1 Ethernet system ready
Middle, red LED 2 Ethernet connection present
Right, red LED 3 Ethernet data transmission active
General device status indicator (on top of device)
Leftmost,
yellow LED 1
-slowly(1Hz)ashing:internalwarningmessage(e.g.duetosoiledsensorcover)
-faster(4Hz)ashing:internalerrormessage
- continuous light: for internal use
Green LED 2 Detectioneldupto30misfree
Red LED 3 Detectioneldupto30misoccupied
Yellow LED 4 Detectioneldover30misoccupied
Rightmost,
green LED 5 Sensor functions active
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