Swiss Timing SCAIDER User Manual

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SCAIDER – FRONT CAMERA HD FOR PHOTOFINISH

USER’S MANUAL

3511.500.02 l Version 1.3 l September 2017.

Caution and safety precautions

 Never use any other charger than the supplied or a type approved by Swiss Timing. This could destroy the

battery, cause damage to unit, and possible cause personal injury due to fire or/and electrical shock.

 Never bypass a power cord ground lead by breaking off the ground pin, or by using inappropriate extension

cords or adapters.

 Never plug a power cord into the AC power source until you have made sure that all installation, cabling and

power levels, are proper, and that the applicable procedures in this manual have been followed.

 Protect the equipment against splashing, rain and excessive sun rays.
 Never use the device if it is damaged or insecure.
 Verify the selection of the power distribution.
 Verify that the voltage quoted on the rating plate is the same as your voltage. Connect the appliance only to

power sockets with protective earth. The use of incorrect connection voids warranty.

 This program may be modified at any time without prior notification.
 Do not open the case; there is nothing that needs servicing inside it. Nevertheless, if the case must be opened,

you must call for some qualified personnel. The power supply cable must be disconnected before opening the
case.

 During the transport of all Swiss Timing equipment delivered with a reusable carry case, the said case should

be used at all times. This is imperative to limit the damage, such as shocks or vibration that can be caused to
the units during transport.

 The same cases should also be used when returning equipment to Swiss Timing for repair. Swiss Timing reserves

the right to refuse all guarantees if this condition is not fulfilled.

 If the installation includes a horn, be sure to maintain a sufficient security distance from the public.

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FRONT CAMERA HD FOR PHOTOFINISH / SCAIDER

Swiss Timing LTD Phone [phone]
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CH-2606 Corgémont - Switzerland www.swisstiming.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Operation principle ........................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Starting equipment ........................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Options equipment ........................................................................................................... 1

1.4 Computer Requirements ................................................................................................... 1

2 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Scaider cabling .................................................................................................................. 2

2.2 Network cabling with OSV Star ......................................................................................... 3

2.3 Dongle ............................................................................................................................... 3

Put the USB dongle in a safe place between competitions .............................................. 3

3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 4

3.1 Main software ................................................................................................................... 4

3.2 The GigE driver .................................................................................................................. 5

3.3 The Framework ................................................................................................................. 6

3.4 Set the network adapter ................................................................................................... 7

3.4.1 Activate the Jumbo Frames ............................................................................... 7

3.4.2 Set the IP address ............................................................................................... 7

3.4.3 (Optional) Deactivate the GigE Vision Filter Driver for this all network adapters

............................................................................................................................ 8

4 CONFIGURE OSV-STAR SOFTWARE ...................................................................................... 9

4.1 Update OSV-Star software v1.9.1.90 or higher ................................................................ 9

4.2 Goal ................................................................................................................................... 9

4.3 Set the judgement output in the DH (On the Judgment computer)............................. 9

4.4 Set up SCB dedicated to the Front Camera (On the Acquisition computer) .................. 10

5 RUN THE SCAIDER SOFTWARE ........................................................................................... 11

5.1 (first run) Check Windows text size ................................................................................ 11

5.2 Shortcut on the desktop ................................................................................................. 11

5.3 Live .................................................................................................................................. 11

5.4 User interface explained ................................................................................................. 12

5.5 Image settings ................................................................................................................. 12

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5.5.1 White balance .................................................................................................. 12

5.5.2 Exposure ........................................................................................................... 13

5.5.3 Image ................................................................................................................ 13

5.5.4 Lens .................................................................................................................. 13

5.5.5 Other tabs (unused) ......................................................................................... 14

5.6 IO settings ....................................................................................................................... 14

5.7 Check Connection Statuses ............................................................................................. 14

6 PREPARE FOR RACE ........................................................................................................... 15

6.1 (very important) Synchro ................................................................................................ 15

6.2 Get the Auto mode (remote control) .............................................................................. 15

6.3 Background recording / Loading another race ............................................................... 15

6.4 (very important) Disk space ............................................................................................ 15

7 JUDGING ........................................................................................................................... 16

7.1 Display offset ................................................................................................................... 16

7.2 Digital zoom..................................................................................................................... 16

8 KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ..................................................................................................... 17

9 PROPERTIES ...................................................................................................................... 18

9.1 Specifications Scaider ...................................................................................................... 18

10 APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................... 19

10.1 Version history ................................................................................................................ 19

Note: This manual is based on Scaider software v3.9 or higher

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Operation principle

In long distance races, some athletes may be difficult or even impossible to identify, as their lateral leg bib is often lost
during the race.

The Swiss Timing Scaider Camera HD brings valuable help for judging photo finish images. It allows you to write the

finish protocol and to get live confirmation of the athlete’s identity by showing the front bib of the athlete as soon as
you click on his chest in the Scan’O’Vision software.

It is synchronised with the Photofinish clock and shoots front Full HD pictures of the athletes at 25 images/s.

Its powerful integrated 12x zoom lens allows to place it 10m past the finish line to have the best angle and the sharpest
pictures to read the bibs.

The power is brought through the Ethernet cable from the Regie.

1.2 Starting equipment

1x Scaider Camera (3511.700)
1x Power over Ethernet injector module 30W (9051.5732)
1x Ethernet adaptor 1GB USB3.0 (9051.5744)
1x Ethernet cable cat. 6 - 2m (9051.1317)
1x Ball heads Series BH-00 (9051.6338)
1x Carrying case (3511.640)
1x Software USB (3511.600)
1x Protection Dongle (3496.640)
1x User’s Manual (DOC3511.500)

1.3 Options equipment

Multipurpose tripod supporting up to 8kg (9051.6339)
Power over Ethernet extender module (9051.5729)
Extension Ethernet cable kit (50m) on winder (1945.050)
Extension Ethernet cable kit (70m) on winder (1945.070)
Laptop compatible SCAN'O'VISION STAR & Scaider (3397.907)

1.4 Computer Requirements

Full HD resolution 1920x1080.

Microsoft Windows 10 64 bit.
SSD HDD 512 GB, No 5’400 RPM, no 7’200 RPM, no SSDH (Hybrid).
RAM 8 GB.

i7 4th generation.

Ethernet LAN Gigabit RJ45 onboard with jumbo frames.
4x USB ports, 1 of which USB3 (SS).

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Scaider cabling

Connect the short Ethernet cable 2m (9051.1317) to the computer’s integrated LAN port and the other end to the DATA
IN port of the POE Power supply.

Connect the long Ethernet cable (max 70m) to the POE DATA&POWER OUT port of the POE Power supply end the other
end to the SCAIDER camera on the field. LEDs behind the camera shall turn on.

If you need more than 70 m, you must purchase optional equipment (Power over Ethernet extender module 9051.5729)
to place between the 2 Ethernet cables (as in the drawing below)

Doing so, the POE Power supply remains indoor.

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2.2 Network cabling with OSV Star

The SCAIDER camera software communicates with OSV Judgment and OSV Acquisition computers through a 2nd LAN
Network over the USB3 Ethernet adapter.

The picture below is an illustration of a complete OSV-Star – SCAIDER system. Each computer has two network
connections:

1) The integrated Ethernet card is used to connect to a camera and receive images.

2) The USB3 Ethernet card is used to exchange the following data:

- Time of the image to be displayed simultaneously on OSV-Judgment software and the SCAIDER software.

- Information about race progress (Enter race, Start race, Exit race) sent from OSV Acquisition software to control

the SCAIDER software (Automatic mode).

2.3 Dongle

The small USB dongle is the hardware key which enables the SCAIDER software.
Plug it into a USB 2.0 port. Without the dongle the software will display an error message box and quit Software.

Put the USB dongle in a safe place between competitions

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3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

3.1 Main software

Put the key USB (Drivers and utilities) on the computer and select the file FrontCameraInstaller

Press next and follow the instructions according to the image below.

The installer will announce you that drivers and / or framework have to be installed.