Coaching Kit Installation

Coaching Kit Installation

About Pixellot

Pixellot offers automated sports production solutions that provide affordable alternatives to traditional video capture, production, and distribution systems for professional and semi-professional sports events. Founded in 2013, Pixellot’s AI technology solution streamlines production workflow by deploying an unmanned multicamera system in a fixed location, with additional angles as required, to cover the entire field, offering a stitched panoramic image. Advanced algorithms enable automatic coverage of the flow of play and generate highlights. Pixellot systems are deployed by broadcasters, production companies, clubs, federations, universities, high schools, sports portals, and coaching solution providers around the globe.

For more information visit: www.pixellot.tv


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1.0 Introduction

Pixellot’s Coaching Kit solution offers additional video feeds for internal use.  These additional video feeds are not broadcasted Live or otherwise available to viewers of Live or VOD Events. 

1.1  System Features

  1. Fixed Installation: Indoors or outdoors, weatherproof
  2. Unmanned capture: Panoramic field capture in 3 Megapixel resolution
  3. InCoach Multiangle Feature (SW)
    1. Full support and integration of 2 AAs (Additional Angle Cameras), as addon to existing Pixellot System
    2. Local recording of 2 AA streams
    3. CMS VOD – on event level 2 new links with ability to download mp4 of each AA camera
    4. Manual upload of 2 Additional Streams to VIdswap 
    5. Cut clips with Laptop Clipper from local VOD (post event)

1.2  Installation Overview: 

Pixellot Coaching Kit is an Addon to an existing installed Pixellot system, with Camera/s and VPU.  It is not a standalone Kit.  Also, not all existing systems support the Coaching Kit, so it is recommended to speak with your Customer Manager or Pixellot Support to determine if the existing system is compatible with the Coaching Kit.

Pixellot Coaching Kit is weatherproof and suitable for installation at any sports arena, both indoor and outdoor. The Kit is installed by any experienced technician who has been trained in the installation process. Some minor infrastructure preparations may be required prior to the system installation. Once installed, the Kit is maintenance free and can be fully programmed and managed remotely. This manual describes the procedures for installing the system at a fixed location.

For additional information and/or consultation go to https://helpdesk.pixellot.tv.

Please read the entire manual before beginning the installation to ensure that all necessary preparations are in place before starting the actual installation process.


1.2.1  Coaching Kit System Schematic Diagram - options

The following schematic diagrams show one options for setup of the Coaching Kit system.

  1. Soccer / Football:


  1. Basketball:



A.  Configuration Option - S2 System:


 

B.  Configuration Option - S1 System:



C.  Configuration Option - VPU Connected to Switch:



2.0  Safety Instructions

  1. Read this user manual carefully before installing or operating the system.
  2. Follow the authorized maintenance and repair procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
  3. Do not open the unit, unless performed by trained and authorized technician, as this may void the warranty.
  4. Installation should be done by an experienced technician who has been trained for Pixellot installation.
  5. Ensure that all electrical connections are properly grounded.
  6. Ensure that all components and cables are installed in a manner that does not pose a threat of tripping, collision etc. to the players and/or spectators.

3.0  System Components

3.1  Overview

The primary components of the Pixellot Coaching Kit, which must be installed at the sports venue, are the AA (Additional Angle) camera, POE Injector (optional) and Switch (optional).

Note: The Coaching Kit is installed as an addon to an existing installed system.  Not all existing systems support the Coaching Kit.  Please contact your Product Manager or Pixellot Technical Support to see if existing installed system supports the Coaching Kit.
  
There are two options for network configuration of the AAs: 
  1. Connect the AAs (via Injector) to Switch.  Switch connects to VPU.
  2. Connect the AAs (via Injector) to Switch.  Switch connects to Internet.

The customer should provide the cables needed to connect the AA / Injector / Router / VPU, well as all connectors and infrastructure elements needed for the cable connections.

3.1.1  Required Equipment

Make sure you have received the following from Pixellot: 

  1. 2 AAs (Additional Angle Cameras) (S5SD-G)
  2. 2 Housing for AA
  3. 2 Mounting Arms, with Mounting  Bases (for wall or pole)
  4. 1 Router (optional) - (Note: See schematic to see if required.)
  5. 1 POE Injector (optional) - (Note: See schematic to see if required.)
  6. 1 Router POE (optional)  - (Note: See schematic to see if required.)
Note:  POA is required in order to power up AA.

3.2  Document Scope

This document describes the installation of the Coaching Kit.

3.3  Main Components

3.3.1  Additional Angle Camera (AA)

The AA is the main component of the Coaching Kit, enabling additional video feeds for analysis by the Coaching staff.  This will not be part of the main Event Feed.

AA Front View, in Housing


The Additional Angle camera comes with customized housing and a Mounting Arm.

After housing the AA camera in the protective housing unit, secure it onto a pole or wall.  

 

3.3.2  POE Injector:

Note: This is the recommended POE Injector model.  If not available, please use similar product with identical specs.
Purpose: Provide Power Supply and Network to AA.
Product: Octavious UCY-GPI48 Gigabit poe + injector
Model:  UCY-GP148
Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60 hz 0.5A
Output: 48V -- 520mA
Manufacturer's Description:  The PoE Injector is a single port PoE injector offer a compact and cost effective, It can convert standard 100~240V /AC power into low voltage DC that runs over existing LAN cable to power up 25W.




3.3.3  Router / Switch: D-Link DGS-1008A - 8-Port Gigabit Easy Desktop Switch


Note: This is the recommended Router / Switch Injector model.  If not available, please use similar product with identical specs.

Specifications

1000Base-T Interface

8

Auto MDI/MDIX

Yes

Switching Capacity

16 Gbps

Max. Packet Forwarding Rate

11.9 Mpps

Store & Forwarding Forwading

Yes

Dimension

130 x 79 x 22mm

Weight

0.13 kgs

Operation Temperature

0 ~ 40  °C

Storage Temperature

- 10 ~ 70 °C

Operation Humidity

0% ~ 95% RH

Storage Humidity

0% ~ 95% RH

Operating Altitude

2000m

Maximum Power Consumption

4.80 W

Standby Power Consumption

0.7 W

Maximum Heat Dissipation

16.368 BTU/h

MTBF

1,061,267 hours

Power Input

AC100 ~ 240 V

Flash Memory Size

64KBytes

Packet Buffer Size

192KBytes

FAN

Fanless

Comply with RoHS 6

Yes

Energy Efficiency Ethernet (EEE)

Yes

Power Saving By Link Status

Yes

Power Saving By Cable Length

Yes

MAC Address Table Size

4K

802.3x Flow Control

Yes

Head-of-line (HOL) Blocking Prevention

Yes

Jumbo Frame

9,720 Bytes

Surge/Lightning Protection (AC Power Inet)

1kV

Surge/Lightning Protection (All Ethernet Ports)

1kV

Air Discharge

8kV

Switch intelligence

Unmanaged

Port count

1000Base-T Interface x 8

Contact Discharge

4kV

1000Base-T Interface

8

Auto MDI/MDIX

Yes

Switching Capacity

16 Gbps

Max. Packet Forwarding Rate

11.9 Mpps

Store & Forwarding Forwading

Yes

Dimension

130 x 79 x 22mm

Weight

0.13 kgs

Operation Temperature

0 ~ 40  °C

Operation Humidity

0% ~ 95% RH

Storage Temperature

- 10 ~ 70 °C

Storage Humidity

0% ~ 95% RH

Operating Altitude

2000m

Maximum Power Consumption

4.80 W

Standby Power Consumption

0.7 W

Maximum Heat Dissipation

16.368 BTU/h

MTBF

1,061,267 hours

Power Input

AC100 ~ 240 V

Flash Memory Size

64KBytes

Packet Buffer Size

192KBytes

FAN

Fanless

Comply with RoHS 6

Yes

Energy Efficiency Ethernet (EEE)

Yes

Power Saving By Link Status

Yes

Power Saving By Cable Length

Yes

MAC Address Table Size

4K

802.3x Flow Control

Yes

Head-of-line (HOL) Blocking Prevention

Yes

Jumbo Frame

9,720 Bytes

Surge/Lightning Protection (AC Power Inet)

1kV

Surge/Lightning Protection (All Ethernet Ports)

1kV

Air Discharge

8kV

Contact Discharge

4kV








A.   There are three cabling options:

  1. Lan cables with cat6a+ and repeaters (up to 200m)
  2. Fiber kit - same as we use for Pixellot S2 products 
  3. Point to Point kit, same as we use for double play  

B. Choosing the Cable Route

Choose the route using the following guidelines:

·       Ensure that the cables and their conduits do not obstruct movement of players or spectators.

If the cables are to run along the floor/ground, ensure that they are below ground or flush with the ground so that they don't pose a tripping hazard.

C. Measuring the Cable Length

Measure the total length of cable needed to cover the route from the CHU to the VPU and record it. If the cable length is greater than 100 m then you will need to use the Extended Range Kit. If it is greater than 200 m then you will need to use two Extended Range Kits.


D. Required Components

Determine how the cables will terminate (connectors, outlets) and what additional components and parts will be required.

For outdoor installation, heavy duty outdoor cables should be used.



4.0  Installing the Cameras

4.1  Installing AA (Additional Angle Camera)



1.  Attach the U-shaped aluminum bracket to the bottom of the housing unit, using two ¼” x ½” screws and two flat spring washers.

 

2.  Place the blue mounting bracket onto the mount’s arm, adjust the pan, and tighten the screws on both sides.

  

3.  Secure the camera onto the Arm Mount using 2 bolts:

a.      3/8” for the ax (the bottom part)


4.  Tighten all screws after positioning the camera in the correct angle. (ax)

 

5.  Locate a suitable wall or pole adjacent to the AA camera with a clear and unobstructed view of the field.  The recommended position for the Additional Angle camera is behind the pitcher, on a static wall or pole.

6.  Attach the Arm Mount base to a pole or wall using steel bands or screws.


7.  If using bands, release the bands and thread them through the mount holes.


8.  Circle the pole with the bands and tighten until the Arm Mount Base secured to the pole. 


9.  Bolt the Arm Mount with its base:

      



10.  The AA is now mounted.

11.  Connect the AA directly to the Injector using a LAN cat6A and a cable.


      12. Connect the Injector to Switch using a LAN cat6A cable.

      13.  If the distance between the Injector and Switch, or between Switch and VPU is over 100m, use a repeater. 
Note: Maximum length should be no more than 200m, using no more than one repeater.



Known Limitation:  Additional Angle camera should be configured to static IP by the customer before installation.  Otherwise after power loss it can get unknown IP and won’t be visible for VPU
  1. Set static IP to the both additional angle cameras 
    1. use any subnet that works for you 
  2. Install the cameras on concrete wall
  3. Connect the cameras to local network customer has on site OR use router that you can order from Pixellot
  4. Open VPUM Additional Pairing page 
  5. Select LAN connection pairing 
  6. Enter both cameras IP
  7. Select camera type Additional Angle 
    1. If you already have Scoreboard camera (PIP\OCR) connected please validate that Scoreboard camera is operational after pairing of Additional Cameras - first time only 
    2. If needed, repair the Scoreboard camera again - only after first installation 
    3. You can run LAN pairing and Local pairing on the same system
    4. Make sure you select correct camera type during the pairing - Additional Angle or Scoreboard
    5. You can see the frame from camera before pairing to select the type
    6. You will see the final status indication in the end
  8. Open Additional Angle tab to adjust the camera coverage and colors
  1. Make sure that Use local recording toggle is On 
  2. This will allow recording of local stream and upload it to VOD as part of Post Event process 

















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