Vicon ACTIVE WAND User manual

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ACTIVE WAND USER GUIDE
Electronic Calibration Device

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Introducing the Active Wand
The Vicon Active Wand is an electronic motion capture calibration device
that contains five pairs of LEDs. The Active Wand is used to calibrate both
optical and reference video cameras. As some reference video cameras
don't have strobes, the LEDs in the Active Wand make it easier to identify
and locate markers from the reference video camera images.
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Active Wand controls and indicators
On/Off switch
LED mode switch - Strobe/continous mode
Intensity adjustment screw
Battery charge indicator LEDs
Bubble level
Battery charger connection
Camera strobe sensor
NIR On/Off switch (Switches on/off NIR LEDs on
NIR wands or IR LEDs on IR wands)
Handle/battery holder
Active Wand level screws
Tripod attachment
Forceplate alignment guides x 3
(can be fitted as shown or as appropriate for your
requirements)
For quality calibration, ensure the NIR switch, which
is ON by default, is set correctly. If your system has:
NIR (Near Infra Red) or IR (Infra Red) strobes,
ensure the switch is set to ON.
VR (Visible Red) strobes, set the switch to OFF.
A mixture of NIR or IR and VR strobes, ensure the
NIR switch is set to ON. (For pre S edition
cameras, contact Vicon Support.)
Using the Active Wand
Use Strobe mode whenever possible. However, in the following cases, Continuous mode may give better
results:
In large volumes, if the camera’s strobes are not bright enough to activate the wand’s sensor
In cases of high light pollution, for example, in direct sunlight
To calibrate camcorders
Synchronize the Active Wand to the
cameras
Turn on the Active Wand.
If necessary, move the LED Mode switch to
Strobe mode.
The LEDs begin to flash.
Place the Active Wand in the capture volume
where it is visible by the Vicon cameras.
When the LEDs appear to stop flashing, the
Active Wand is synchronized to the cameras.
Understand the battery charge indicator
LEDs
When you turn on the Active Wand, the battery
charge indicator LEDs illuminate for approximately
five seconds to indicate the amount of charge in the
battery:
Five green LEDs: Fully charged
One green LED: Recharge needed
No LEDs: Fully depleted (flat)
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Tip
If the floor is uneven, adjust the level screws
and check the bubble level to ensure the wand is
level. If you are using a small or sunken force
plate, to enable the Active Wand to lie level you
may need to change the position of the pivot
screws from the default to the alternative
position .
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Note
When in Strobe mode, the Active Wand will
not sync to camera rates less than 50 Hz.
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Warning
Before charging the battery, turn off the Active
Wand.
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Charge the Active Wand battery
To charge the battery:
Plug in the supplied Active Wand battery
charger.
Insert the charger connector into the Active
Wand and leave it to charge.
Note that a full recharge takes approximately
four hours.
When the battery is fully charged, indicated by
five green LEDs, detach the charger.
The green battery charge indicator LEDs remain
illuminated for about 10 seconds.
Replacing the Active Wand battery
To replace the Active Wand battery:
Remove the screws from the handle.
To reveal the battery, detach the back of the
handle.
Unplug the battery connector .
Remove the old battery .
Place the new battery into the battery holder.
Attach the battery connector.
Replace the Active Wand handle and screws.
Turn on the Active Wand, run it in Continuous
mode until the battery is flat, then fully recharge
it(page 3).
This enables the Active Wand to calculate the
battery life.
Caution
To prevent damage to the Active Wand, use
only the supplied charger.
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Warning
This product contains a lithium ion battery.
Do not incinerate the battery.
Do not disassemble the battery.
Do not short the battery terminals.
Do not expose the product or the battery to
high temperatures (140°F/60°C).
As the battery is subject to shipping
regulations, use only the original packaging to
ship the unit. For further shipping instructions,
contact Vicon.
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Warning
Before replacing the battery, turn off the Active
Wand.
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Note
To order additional batteries, contact
[email protected]1.
Due to current shipping regulations, which do not
permit shipment of lone lithium ion batteries, you
will be asked to return your wand. Vicon will then
fit a new battery before shipping your wand back
to you.
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Active Wand regulatory information
These topics provide important and required consumer information on how Vicon Active Wand complies
with regulatory standards, including product recycling. The certification(page 7) that Vicon Active Wand has
achieved for meeting stated international standards is also included.
Radio and television interference (US and Canadian customers)(page 5)
Environmental regulations (EU customers)(page 6)
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Radio and television interference (US and Canadian customers)
This topic contains information concerning compliance with regulations of radio and television interference.
For United States of America customers
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules (CFR 47:Part 15:B:2013). These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.
Vicon Motion Systems Ltd is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other
than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Canadian customers
Conformity to the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations
This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations ICES-003:2004.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
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Environmental regulations (EU customers)
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment –
RoHS and recast (RoHS 2)
This equipment is fully RoHS- and RoHS 2- compliant. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC provides that new
electrical and electronic equipment put on the market for the first time from 1st July 2006 should not contain
lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), or polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (PBDE). The European Union Directive 2011/65/EU2 provides that new electrical and
electronic equipment put on the market for the first time from 3rd January 2014 shall not contain more than
permitted levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), or
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE; PentaBDE, OctaBDE; DecaBDE), Mercury (Hg).
REACH Declaration of Conformity
Vicon Motion Systems Ltd is a manufacturer of electronic hardware. We are therefore considered a
"downstream user" as far as the REACH document is concerned. Vicon Motion Systems Ltd is therefore not
obligated to register with the European Agency for Chemicals 'ECHA'.
Products sold by Vicon Motion Systems Ltd are "articles" as defined in REACH (Article 3 Definitions).
Moreover and under normal and reasonably foreseeable circumstances of application, the articles supplied
shall not release any substance. For that, Vicon Motion Systems Ltd is neither obligatory for registration nor
for the creation of material safety data sheets.
In order to assure our customers of the continual supply of reliable and safe products, we ensure that our
suppliers fulfill all requirements regarding chemical substances and prepared materials.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
The use of the symbol as a marking on the equipment, accessories or literature indicates that
this product and its electronic accessories (e.g. USB cable) may not be treated as household
waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this device, or their
local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for
environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchasing contract.
This device and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.

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EU Declaration of Conformity - Active Wand
Declaration of Conformity
Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by
EU Council Directive 2007/47/EC of 5thSeptember 2007 and
Electromagnetic Compatibility to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Electrical Safety to Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
We, Vicon Motion Systems Limited
Unit 6, Oxford Industrial Park
Mead Road, Yarnton, Oxford, OX5 1QU
declare that the active calibration wand as part of a Vicon Gait Analysis System manufactured by VICON
MOTION SYSTEMS LIMITED in that the Quality Management System has been approved by BSI Assurance
UK Ltd for the manufacture and support of the aforementioned CLASS 1 Medical device.
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
VICON MOTION SYSTEMS LIMITED has tested and demonstrated that all products of its own manufacture
meet 2014/30/EU:
Electromagnetic Compatibility to:
EN60601-1-2:2007
General Requirements for Safety to:
EN60601-1:2006 + A12:2014
Software Development, Conformity and Support
EN ISO 13485:2016
EN ISO 14971:2019
BS EN 62304:2006 + A1:2015, IEC 62304:2006/A1:2015
Thomas Shannon TD PhD FIE (Aust) CPEng (Biomed.)
Director of Compliance
16th March 2021
Date of Expiration Validity of the MD727611 Certificate.
Not for use in an operating theatre anaesthetic gas or oxygen-rich environments. Not for use where there is
a risk of compromising the essential performance of medical electrical equipment. Not suitable for use in
high magnetic flux, ionising radiation, sterile, or life- or safety-critical environments.

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If you need more information than that supplied in the documentation or
on theVicon Support web pages3, please contact Vicon:
Denver, CO
Vicon Denver
7388 S. Revere Parkway
Suite 901, Centennial
CO 80112, USA
T: 303.799.8686
F: 303.799.8690
E: [email protected]4
Los Angeles, CA
Vicon LA
3750 S. Robertson Boulevard
Suite 100, Culver City, Los Angeles
CA 90232, USA
T: 310.437.4499
E: [email protected]5
Oxford, UK
Vicon Oxford
Unit 6, Oxford Industrial Park
Mead Rd, Yarnton, Oxford
OX5 1QU, United Kingdom
T: +44.1865.261800
E: [email protected]6
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