VPixx Technologies VPX-TRK-9002 User manual

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InfraRed Short-Range 940nm
(VPX-TRK-9002)
Hardware Manual
Version 1.0

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IMPORTANT
VPixx Technologies Inc. reserves the right to modify or otherwise update this document without notice as required by a
constantly evolving marketplace, client requests or to adapt to new progress or constraints in engineering or
manufacturing technology. The information contained in this document may change without prior notice.
No part of the written material accompanying this product may be copied or reproduced in any form, in an electronic
retrieval system or otherwise, without prior written consent of VPixx Technologies Inc.
Product/company names mentioned in this document are the trademarks of their respective owners.
TRACKPixx, VIEWPixx, DATAPixx, PROPixx, are registered trademarks of VPixx Technologies Inc.
For more information about our company and products, visit our website at www.vpixx.com
For information, comments or suggestions, please contact us by e-mail at [e-mail]
Our offices are located at:
630 Clairevue West suite 301
Saint-Bruno, Qc
Canada, J3V 6B4
Version History of this document
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Reason
1.0
2019/11/20
P.Kakos
v1.0 release
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................2
Table of Figures.....................................................................................................................................................................3
Compliance Information.........................................................................................................................................................4
For the United States of America .......................................................................................................................................4
For Canada..........................................................................................................................................................................4
CISPR warning.....................................................................................................................................................................4
For European Countries......................................................................................................................................................5
Declaration of RoHS Compliance........................................................................................................................................6
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................7
WARNINGS, SAFETY INFORMATION & USAGE NOTES ...........................................................................................................8
WARNINGS..........................................................................................................................................................................8
SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................................9
USAGE NOTES .....................................................................................................................................................................9
Included equipment .............................................................................................................................................................10
InfraRed Short-Range installation ........................................................................................................................................11
Mounting apparatus.........................................................................................................................................................12
Fixing the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device to the mounting apparatus ................................................12
Connector description ......................................................................................................................................................13
Interface cable description...............................................................................................................................................14
Typical setup.........................................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance and Calibration ...............................................................................................................................................15
Cleaning the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator ...................................................................................................15
Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................15
Warranty...............................................................................................................................................................................15

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Table of Figures
FIGURE 1 - INFRARED CONNECTOR.........................................................................................................................................................11
FIGURE 2 - CABLE CONNECTOR RED DOT AND NOTCH...........................................................................................................................11
FIGURE 3 - MOUNTING SCREW ...............................................................................................................................................................12
FIGURE 4 - TRACKPIXX3 REAR VIEW ........................................................................................................................................................14
FIGURE 5 - TYPICAL SETUP.......................................................................................................................................................................14

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Compliance Information
Intertek Safety Mark: Compliance of this product with IEC
60950-1:2005, IEC 62471 is certified by Intertek, an independent
testing body.
CLASS 1 LED DEVICE
IEC 62471 and IEC 60950-1:2005
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous infrared radiation exposure.
For the United States of America
This device complies with part 15 subpart B of FCC rules. Its 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 subpart B of the FCC rules.
For Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CISPR warning
This is a Class A product. In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.

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For European Countries
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: VPixx Technologies Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 630 Clairevue West suite 301
Saint-Bruno, Qc
Canada, J3V 6B4
Product Name: InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator
Part Numbers: VPX-TRK-9002
Application of Council Directive:
2014/30/EU -Electromagnetic Compatibility directive
2015/863/EU -Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
2012/19/EU -Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive
The following harmonised standards have been used:
EN 61326-1:2013 –Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
•IEC CISPR 11 -Radio frequency disturbance characteristics (Class A)
•IEC 61000-3-2 -Limits for harmonic current emissions (Class D)
•IEC 61000-3-3 -Limitation of voltage changes, voltage flicker (≤16A per phase)
•IEC 61000-4-2 –Electrostatic discharge immunity test (Level 2 contact, air) (Perf Criteria B)
•IEC 61000-4-3 –Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test (Level 2, Perf Criteria A)
•IEC 61000-4-4 –Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test (Level 2, Perf Criteria B)
•IEC 61000-4-5 –Surge immunity test (Level 2, Perf Criteria B)
•IEC 61000-4-6 –Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields (Level 2, Perf Criteria A)
•IEC 61000-4-8 –Power frequency magnetic field immunity test (Level 2, Perf Criteria A)
•IEC 61000-4-11 –Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests (Perf Criteria B and C)
IEC 60950-1 Ed.2 2005 -Information Technology Equipment - Safety
IEC 62471 -Photo biological Safety of Lamps and Lamp Systems
Supplementary Information:
To remain CE compliant, only CE compliant parts should be used with this product. Maintaining CE compliance also
requires proper cable and cabling techniques. VPixx Technologies will not retest systems or components that have been
modified by customers.
Signature: __________________________
Printed name: Jean-François Hamelin, Eng Title: Vice President

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The following information is only for EU member states:
The mark shown to the left is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive
2012/19/EU (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose of the equipment as unsorted municipal waste. For
more information call VPixx Technologies Inc. or email us at [e-mail]
Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the
European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive).

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Overview
This manual provides hardware, installation and safety information for VPixx Technologies Inc.’s InfraRed Short-Range
940nm illuminator device.
This infrared illuminator can be used with any eye-tracking configuration having an effective range between 40 cm to 90
cm in conjunction with one or more TRACKPixx3 cameras.
For technical questions or product support information, do not hesitate to contact the VPixx support team by phone or
by sending an E-mail to [e-mail].
By creating your MyVPixx account on the VPixx Technologies website, you will have access to additional
product documentation, demos, source code examples and the latest firmware and software drivers.
The InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device is
suitable only for research and is
not designed for
medical applications or for diagnostic purposes.

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WARNINGS, SAFETY INFORMATION & USAGE NOTES
WARNINGS
The 940nm infrared light from the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device is invisible
under most viewing conditions.
Subjects should not have their eyes within 40 cm (16 inches) of the infrared illuminator.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD A SUBJECT HAVE HIS OR HER EYES CLOSER THAN 10 CM (4
INCHES) FROM THE IR ILLUMINATOR.
Any modification and/or unauthorized (previously approved in writing by VPIXX
TECHNOLOGIES Inc.) or improper use of the equipment contained in this product package may
void the warranty and may result in injury to users or damage to equipment. This includes the
opening of electronic equipment and connectors. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
CISPR WARNING: this is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Use of controls or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
infrared radiation exposure.
If you use the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator in stand-
alone mode (without a
DATAPixx3 system), ensure that your power source limits current to a maximum of 2.5A on the
12V and 5V rails and each one have a Low Voltage Limited Energy.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
As a Class 1 LED device, the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device is compliant with the IEC-62471 LED safety
standard, which regulates LED and laser eye and skin safety. Class 1 LED devices are safe under most operational and
testing conditions. As the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device may be used in test and laboratory conditions
where a subject may be exposed to its infrared emissions for protracted periods, precautions must be taken, mainly to
ensure maximum subject comfort.
•The InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device should not be aimed at a specific subject at distances of less
than 40cm (16 inches) from the eyes. This will ensure an exposure of less than 15 W/m². Exposure decreases as
the square of the distance, so even slightly larger distances will reduce exposure significantly.
•UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD A SUBJECT have his or her eyes closer than 10 cm (4 inches) from the
InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device.
•The InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device may become warm during operation, and its
mounting/positioning should therefore minimize unnecessary skin contact. Follow the recommended assembly
and installation instructions.
•Ensure that the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device is mounted in an area that allows for sufficient
airflow.
USAGE NOTES
•Do not expose any components of the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device to adverse weather
conditions such as rain, water, heat, cold or abnormally high levels of humidity.
•Unplug the system before cleaning, and refer to the appropriate cleaning procedure in the maintenance section
of this document to clean any component.
•Handle the interface cable carefully. Never use a damaged interface cable.
•Ensure that adequate air circulation surrounds the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device.
In the event of failure, the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device should be replaced. There are no
user serviceable/adjustable parts inside. Contact VPixx Technologies Inc. for repair or replacement as
required.

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Included equipment
After unpacking your InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device, verify that it contains the following components.
Component
Description
Visual representation
1 InfraRed Short-Range 940nm
illuminator device
2 Interface cable for using with a
TRACKPixx3camera

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InfraRed Short-Range installation
Connect the Infrared cable into the rear connector, as seen in the following picture.
Figure 1 - Infrared connector
This connector possesses an alignment notch at the top. Ensure that when inserting the connector, the cable is properly
aligned so that its red dot (see picture below) is in line with the female connector notch.
Figure 2 - cable connector red dot and notch
Interface cable
connector

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Mounting apparatus
Included in your InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator package is a mounting apparatus allowing you to assemble
the illuminator and arrange it in the exact position required by your application.
Fixing the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device to the mounting apparatus
Follow this procedure to fix the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator to the mounting apparatus.
1. Slide the illuminator along the mounting apparatus’ support arm.
2. Once in its desired location along the mounting arm, tighten the mounting screw at the back of the InfraRed
Short-Range 940nm illuminator device to secure it in place.
Figure 3 - Mounting screw

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Connector description
A LEMO connector is used for interfacing the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device with other equipment.
The following table lists the pin descriptions.
Pin #
Description
Additional information
1
+12 VDC power supply
Connect the +12 VDC input to a stable power
supply. This pin requires 650 mA.
2
+5 VDC power supply
Connect the +5 VDC input to a stable power
supply. This pin requires 50 mA.
3
Factory usage, do not
connect
4
PWM input
Drive PWM with a pulse-width modulated signal
with a duty cycle ranging from 0% to 100% and a
frequency range between 20 Hz and 50 kHz to
control the brightness. If you leave this pin
floating, the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm
illuminator will have full brightness at power up.
5
Factory usage, do not
connect
6
GND
Connect the GND input to the ground system.
Connector type on the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device : EGG.1B.306.CLL or equivalent.
Mating connector type from LEMO : FGG.1B.306.CLAD52Z or equivalent.
If you use the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator in stand-
alone mode (without a
DATAPixx3 system), ensure that your power source limits current to a maximum of 2.5A on the
12V and 5V rails.

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Interface cable description
The interface cable supplied with the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator has a straight connection. Pin1 to Pin1,
Pin2 to Pin2, etc. One cable end has a 7th pin, which is floating.
You can plug this cable directly to the VPixx Technologies TRACKPixx3camera box (VPX-TRK-3410C) on the 7-pin LEMO
connector.
Figure 4 - TRACKPixx3 rear view
Typical setup
The DATAPixx3and the TRACKPixx3system constitute the core data acquisition components of your eye-tracking
solution. The following illustration details a typical setup for the TRACKPixx3system using the InfraRed Short-Range
940nm illuminator.
Figure 5 - Typical setup
Interface cable connector for InfraRed
Short-Range 940 nm illuminator device

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Maintenance and Calibration
The InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device does not require calibration.
Cleaning the InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator
Clean your InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device if required, using an appropriate microfiber cleaning cloth.
Do not use cleaners that contain any petroleum-based materials such as benzene,
thinner, or any volatile substance
Specifications
Warranty
The InfraRed Short-Range 940nm illuminator device is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
Specification
Value
Power Requirement
+12 VDC – 650 mA
+5 VDC – 50 mA
Wavelength 940 nm
Maximum Radiation 15 W/m2 @ 40 cm
Optimal Range of Use 40 cm to 90 cm
Illumination Angle 20o
Operating Temperature 0oC to 70oC

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