Single Play Installation Guide

Single Play Installation Guide

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.

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1.0 Introduction

Pixellot’s Single-Angle solution offers automated video production of sport events. Based on Pixellot's patented, fully automated end to end production workflow, Pixellot Sible Angle generates and delivers TV-like footage without a person in the loop. The fully automated production system enables amateur clubs, schools, federations, media platforms and venues to generate live HD content at dramatically reduced costs, and then stream it to fans, players and coaches, live or on demand.


1.1  System Features

·       Fixed Installation: Indoors or outdoors, weatherproof

·       Unmanned capture: Panoramic field capture in 8 Megapixel resolution

·       Automated production: Auto-tracking algorithms follow the flow of play and produce TV-like footage

·       Distributed to any device: Streamed in HD quality to mobile devices and web platforms

·       Personalized viewing experience: Zoom into any scene, replay, clip and share

1.2  Easy Installation

Pixellot Single Angle is weatherproof and suitable for installation at any sports arena, both indoor and outdoor. The system is easily 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 system is maintenance free and can be fully programmed and managed remotely. This manual describes the procedures for installing the system at a fixed location.


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

2.0  Safety Instructions

  1. Read this user manual carefully before operating the system.
  2. Follow the authorized maintenance and repair procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
  3. Do not open the unit 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.

3.1  Overview

The primary components of the Pixellot Single Angle system, which must be installed at the sports venue, are the Camera Head Unit (CHU) .

The customer should provide the cables needed to connect the CHU to the POE Switch or other source of power and internet, as well as all connectors and infrastructure elements needed for the cable connections.

3.1.1  Required Equipment

Make sure you have received the following:

1. Camera Head Unit (CHU)

2. POE Switch and Router (Should be provided by customer or purchased as optional add-on kit form Pixellot)

3.2  Document Scope

This document describes the installation of the Single Play (SP2) in a baseball environment.
Same principles should be applied to all field types.

3.3  Main Components

3.3.1  Camera Head Unit (CHU)

The CHU is the specially designed Pixellot camera unit which captures a panoramic view of the action on the court/field. The SP2 CHU consists of one wide angle camera that provides up to 180° video coverage. The alignment of the camera is adjustable, enabling you to optimize the positioning of the camera for your deployment location. The video feed is delivered to the VPU through two cables that are attached to ports on the bottom of the CHU.

  1. Camera – The camera captures wide angle video at up to 8 MP resolution
  2. Mics – The CHU contains two microphones to capture the ambient sound.
  1. You need to determine the path through which the cables will pass in order to connect the CHU to the POE Switch
  2. You will also need to determine how the cables will be terminated and what additional components and parts will be needed to complete the cable connections.

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.

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.

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.


Top Mounting Interface – The CHU is mounted on a wall or pole using the mounting arm which attaches to the Top Mounting Interface. (The Bottom Mounting Interface is not used for permanent installation.)
Safety Loop – The CHU is secured to a stable surface by passing the Safety Cable through the Safety Loop.

 

CHU Front View


1.      Open the CHU Junction box by turning the four bolts on the corners.

2.      Remove the middle strip gland from the box.


3.      Using a screwdriver, open the strip gland, using the teeth to lift it from both sides, so the gland splits into two parts, and the grommets can be removed safely.



4.      Tighten the gland to the box using the white nut. (Make sure the sealing ring is attached to the gland).

5.      Connect the ethernet cable to the camera’s black female connector in the box.


6.      Close the box and test the system before proceeding with the installation.


4.1.2  Installing the CHU on a Wall or Pole


Notes
The CHU base is used as a mount for attaching the CHU on a wall or a pole.

1.      Use the four holes to on the base to attach the mounting screws directly onto a wall.


2.      Alternatively, you can install the CHU onto a pole using steel bands.

3.      Release the bands and thread them through the mount holes.

4.      Circle the pole with the bands and tighten until the mount is secured to the pole.  


The CHU is now attached in place.


5.0  Installing the S2S

1.      Download the Pixellot Connect app.