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Northern Digital Passive Polaris Vega User Manual (121 pages)
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Northern Digital
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Medical Equipment
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Read Me First
13
Warnings
13
Cautions
15
Disclaimers
16
Contact Information
16
Updates
17
1 Passive Polaris Vega System Overview
19
Introduction
19
Figure 1-1 Polaris Vega Measurement Volume
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System Connection
20
Figure 1-2 Polaris Vega Position Sensor
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Figure 1-3 Typical System Connection
20
System Configuration Options
21
Host Computer Requirements
21
Figure 1-4 Positioning Laser and Video Camera Options
21
Ethernet Switch
22
Position Sensor
22
Figure 1-5 Position Sensor (with Laser and Video Camera Options) Front View
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Table 1-1 Position Sensor Indicator Leds Summary
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Figure 1-6 Position Sensor Rear View
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Figure 1-7 Position Sensor Laser Label
24
Cables and Accessories
25
Tools
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Figure 1-8 Position Sensor Serial Number Label
25
Figure 1-9 Passive Tool
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NDI Software
27
2 Setting up the Passive Polaris Vega System
28
Unpacking the System
28
Operating Environment Requirements
28
Mounting the Position Sensor
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Figure 2-1 Position Sensor Mounting Details
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Connecting the Hardware
31
Application Software
32
Connecting to a System
34
3 Tutorial: Learning to Use the Passive Polaris Vega System
38
Getting Started: Tracking Tools
38
Triggering Information and Error Flags
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Figure 3-1 Tutorial: NDI Toolbox Tool Tracking Window
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Figure 3-2 Tutorial: "Partially out of Volume" Flag
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Setting a Tool as Reference
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Figure 3-3 Tutorial: Detected Markers Indicator
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Figure 3-4 Tutorial: "Too few Markers" Flag
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Figure 3-5 Tutorial: "Exceeded Max Marker Angle" Indicator
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Determining the Tool Tip Offset
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Figure 3-6 Tutorial: Selecting a Reference Tool
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Figure 3-7 Tutorial: Selecting a Tool to Pivot
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Figure 3-8 Tutorial: Pivoting Technique
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Figure 3-9 NDI Toolbox Software: Pivot Result Dialog
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4 How the Passive Polaris Vega System Works
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Communicating with the Passive Polaris Vega System
44
Information Returned by the Passive Polaris Vega System
45
Global Coordinate System and Measurement Volume
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Figure 4-1 Global Coordinate System
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Figure 4-2 Pyramid Volume
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Figure 4-3 Extended Pyramid Volume
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Marker Detection and Tool Tracking
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Figure 4-4 Determining a Marker Position
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Sampling Rate
51
Passive Polaris Vega System Tools
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Figure 4-5 Active Wireless Tool Timing Diagram
53
Tool Definition File
55
Tool Tracking Parameters
55
Figure 4-6 Markers Normal
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Figure 4-7 Actual Range of Use
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Table 4-1 Actual Range of Use
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Tool Tip Offset
58
Figure 4-8 Flowchart of Tool Tracking Parameters
58
Figure 4-9 Sample Calibrator
59
Reference Tools
60
Stray Marker Reporting
60
Phantom Markers
61
System Spectral Response
62
Data Transmission Rate
62
Figure 4-10 Phantom Markers
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5 Additional System Features
64
Bump Sensor
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Positioning Laser
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Keyed Features
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Figure 5-1 Position Sensor Laser Label
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6 Video Camera
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Video Streaming
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Figure 6-1 Video Camera Option
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Figure 6-2 Enabling Video Streaming
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Figure 6-3 Streaming with VLC
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Figure 6-4 VLC Configuration
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Lighting Presets
74
Resolution Presets
74
Other Image Adjustments
75
Configuring the Video Camera Using NDI Toolbox
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Figure 6-5 Video Camera Configuration Options in Toolbox
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7 Maintenance
78
Cleaning the Position Sensor
78
Disposal of Equipment
79
8 Setting the Infrared Light Sensitivity
80
Infrared Light Sensitivity Levels
80
Changing the Sensitivity Level
81
Figure 8-1 Vega Linear Sensitivity Levels
81
9 Calibration and Firmware
83
Checking the Calibration of the Passive Polaris Vega System
83
Updating the Firmware
83
10 Approvals
85
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
85
Optical Radiation Safety
85
IEC 60601-1 Recommendations for the Passive Polaris Vega System
86
11 Classifications
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Table 11-1 Classifications
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12 Technical Specifications
88
Operating Environmental Conditions
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Transportation and Storage Environmental Conditions
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Table 12-1 Operating Environmental Conditions
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Table 12-2 Transportation and Storage Environmental Conditions
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Technical Specifications
89
Table 12-3 Position Sensor Technical Specifications
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Table 12-4 Video Camera Technical Specifications
89
13 Electromagnetic Compatibility
90
Cables and Accessories
90
Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration: Electromagnetic Emissions
90
Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration: Electromagnetic Immunity
91
Table 13-1 Manufacturer's Declaration for Electromagnetic Emissions
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Table 13-2 Electromagnetic Immunity
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Table 13-3 Electromagnetic Immunity-Not Life Supporting
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Recommended Separation Distances
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Table 13-4 Recommended Separation Distances between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and the
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Radio Frequency Emissions
95
14 Troubleshooting
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Introduction
96
Leds
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Table 14-1 Position Sensor Indicator Leds Summary
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Audio Codes
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Common Problems
98
Table 14-2 Audio Codes
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15 Return Procedure and Warranty
101
Return Procedure
101
Warranty
101
16 Declaration of Conformity
103
17 Abbreviations and Acronyms
105
18 Equipment Symbols
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Table 18-1 Equipment Symbols
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19 Glossary
108
Appendix A Passive Polaris Vega Calibration Performance
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And Methodology
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Passive Polaris Vega Performance
111
Calibration Method
111
Appendix B Video Camera Field of View
113
Figure B-1 Vega Video Camera Field of View
113
Appendix C White Balance Presets
115
Table C-1 Video Appearance Presets
115
Table C-2 Adjusting RGB Gains
115
Index
117
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