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Quick Start Guide – for Vision cameras
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Introduction
In this QSG, you will learn how to configure the FinishLynx network, set up the EtherLynx Vision camera and align it with the finish line using the remote
positioner and remote lens. You will also learn how to capture, evaluate, and print a FinishLynx results image, configure FinishLynx to work with the
scoreboard, and import a start list created in LynxPad.
Step 1:
Go to the Track
Bring your FinishLynx system (and an assistant) to the track. Make sure there is
power
available for your computers and for the Power over Ethernet switch. The
EtherLynx Vision camera and the IdentiLynx camera will receive their power via the
Ethernet data cables.
Set up a table near the finish line, ideally on the infield if power is available. The
finish line should have black lane markers painted or taped on the finish. If not, we
suggest you use black matte tape to designate lane lines. This will help you align
the camera and get clearer images.
Step 2:
Install the Software
A. FinishLynx
Install using the Lynx USB Flash Drive included with your system or
download the latest version of FinishLynx at:
www.finishlynx.com/product/software/finishlynx-results-software/
Follow the instructions on your screen to install FinishLynx and the
RadioLynx (RL) and Auto-Capture Mode (ACM) Plug-ins. When
prompted, enter the serial numbers found in the USB flash drive.
1)
Start FinishLynx by clicking the Windows
Start
button and selecting
All Programs
|
FinishLynx
.
2)
Verify that you have correctly installed the ACM and RL Plug-in by
clicking
Help
from the Menu bar and selecting
About…
. When the
About FinishLynx
dialog appears, the ACM and RL Plug-ins are
listed with the serial numbers you entered during installation.
B. LynxPad
Install using the Lynx USB flash drive or download the latest version of
LynxPad at:
www.finishlynx.com/product/event-management/lynxpad/
Follow the instructions on your screen to install LynxPad. When
prompted, enter the serial number found on your Lynx USB Flash Drive.
Note:
You should
Right
Click
on the installer and select
Run
as
Administrator
to install LynxPad, if you do not, you will not be able to
print from LynxPad.
Step 3:
Evaluate a Sample Image
1.
Start FinishLynx. Click
File
|
Open…
.
2.
Double-click
Sprint.evn
to open the sample event.
Note:
This sample is a two-camera image. Your Gold System uses only
1 line-scan camera and produces single-camera images.
3.
Click the mouse once on the torso of a competitor on the left side of
the screen. A red hairline appears. Enter the lane number for the
athlete in the identification box.
4.
Press the
Enter
key on your computer. The finisher’s time appears
in the start list above the image.
5.
Repeat these steps for all of the competitors on the screen. You
have just successfully evaluated a race in FinishLynx.
6.
Click
File
|
Close window
. If you want to reuse the image later for
practice evaluation, click
No
when asked to save your changes.
Close FinishLynx.
Step 4:
Configure the network for Windows OS prior to Windows 7
Note:
Continue to Step 5: for Windows 7, 8, and up.
1.
Click the Microsoft Windows
Start
button and select
Control Panel
,
or
click
Start
|
Settings
|
Control Panel
.
2.
Double-click
Network Connections
.
3.
Right-click the
Local Area Connection
associated with the network
interface card (NIC) in use and select
Properties
. The
Local Area
Connection Properties
dialog appears.
4.
Make sure you see a line that reads,
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
.
You may have to scroll down to see it.
a.
Click
Install
and select
Protocol
.
b.
Click
Add....
c.
Click to select the
Microsoft
TCP/IP
option and then click
OK
.
5.
Check the box next to
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
.
6.
Click to select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and then click
Properties
. The
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
dialog
appears.
7.
Click the
Use the following IP Address:
button then type the
following numbers:
IP address:
192.168.0.5
Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0.
Click
Ok
then click
Ok
again.
8.
If you are running Windows XP, follow these steps to disable
the firewall. Otherwise continue to 0
a.
Open the Windows
Network & Sharing Center
.
b.
Right-click the
Local Area Connection
associated with your
system, and select
Properties
. The Local Area Connection
dialog appears.
c.
Click the
Advanced
tab.
d.
Make sure the box
under Internet Connection Firewall
is
unchecked
.
e.
Click
Ok
and then exit the Network Connections screen.
Restart your computer
.
