EGRIPMENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Encoding Package

With the increasing demand for Virtual Stu-

dios as well as use for Augmented Reality,

Egripment offers now a High Quality Encod-

ing Package to be used with Egripment

Cranes for VR-Applications.

Based on the classic TDT Crane System and

the 305/306 Remote Head, a fully encoded

system is now available. High precision en-

coders in the crane arm and remote head,

as well as optional encoders for use on the

crane dolly on track, in combination with a

superior tracking interface, Egripment deliv-

ers the answers for the market’s demands.

Camera cranes for VR-Application are usual-

ly situated in the high end price segment of

the crane market, very often unaffordable for

the end user. The Encoding Package for

Egripment Crane delivers high quality and

reliable crane operation in a much more

for Egripment Cranes

affordable price range, while maintaining the

same high standards that Egripment is known for.

The Egripment engineer’s goal from the beginning

was not only to offer the TDT Crane Arm System

in an encoded version but also to give existing

owners of Egripment cranes the possibility to up-

grade their crane arm with this encoding pack-

age. This is a simple solution to a complex prob-

lem. The encoding upgrade can be used with the

TDT Crane Arm, the Scanner Classic Arm, the

Scanner Elite Arm as well as the JanJib System.

The tracking interface provides information ob-

tained from all measured axes via a simple

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Encoding Package

for Egripment Cranes interface. The position of each axis is thus com-

pletely and reliably received by the graphics

software or some other application software.

The position data is sent via an Ethernet net-

work. Thus, multiple interfaced electronics can

be operated on one network. The tracking data

can be easily integrated with the graphics soft-

ware of leading manufacturers of virtual studio

systems and graphics systems.

The camera data mode, delivering superior

tracking data, where the camera parameters

(e.g. FoV, XYZ, PTR) are calculated at the inter-

face electronics itself. The absolute position

measurement saves you from the need for

homing or further calibrations.

In addition to „live-streaming” of the Tracking

Data to VR-Rendering machines the Tracking

Data that are synchronized with an external

time code can be recorded with an external de-

vice to a file for later use in animation software

such as Autodesk® Maya® or MotionBuilder®.

Encoding Package

for Egripment Cranes

Tracking Interface

Client’s VR-Renderer

Encoded Crane System

Switch/Hub

Tested and certified Rendering Engines are:

· VIZRT

· NeuroTV

· ORAD

· Brainstorm

· Ventuz

Thanks to the open interface protocol, additional

vendors can be implemented easily because of

the Xnyc Protocol being used.

The Tracking Interface supplied by Egripment

combines all Axis Encoder Data (e.g. Pan Head,

Tilt Crane, Track) and Lens Encoders, as well as

the specified Lens distortion (requires pre-

calibrated Lens).

Camera tracking data is sent via UDP – using the

Industry Standard Xync Protocol.

The Encoding Package can by used with the

following Egripment Cranes in combination with

the Egripment 305 | 306 / ENC Remote Head:

· TDT Crane System

· Scanner Classic System

· Scanner Elite System

· JanJib System

Additional Cranes on request

Tracking Interface

Tracking Data File

Encoded Crane System

The Tracking Interface supplied by Egripment

combines all Axis Encoder Data (e.g. Pan Head,

Tilt Crane, Track) and Lens Encoders, as well as

the specified Lens distortion (requires pre-

calibrated Lens).

Camera tracking data is sent via UDP – using the

Industry Standard Xync Protocol.

The Encoding Package can by used with the

following Egripment Cranes in combination with

the Egripment 305 | 306 / ENC Remote Head:

· TDT Crane System

· Scanner Classic System

· Scanner Elite System

· JanJib System

Additional Cranes on request

Time Code Generator

10:05:25:12…10:05:25:24…

Data & FileRecorder PC

The Tracking Data synchronized with the external

time code source can be saved in various file

formats, such as FBX, for later use with

Autodesk® Maya® and MotionBuilder®.

TOPOLOGY FOR LIVE TRACKING

TOPOLOGY FOR FILE BASED WORKFLOW

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Encoding Package

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Technical Specifications

Encoder Resolution 360.000 Counts/Rev

Total Encoder Revolutions per Axis 2,8

Resolution per Axis 1.008.000 Counts/Rev

All data are subject to change without notification.

Crane Arm Encoder Boom Pan & Boom Tilt identical

305|306 Remote Head Encoder Head Pan & Boom Tilt identical

Encoder Resolution 8.192 Counts/Rev

Total Encoder Revolutions per Axis 190

Resolution per Axis 1.556.480 Counts/Rev

Tracking Interface

All data are subject to change without notification.

All data are subject to change without notification.

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Maximum Encoder Inputs 8

Additional Serial Lens Encoder Input 1

Tracking Data Signal Output UDP via RJ49

Protocol Type XYNC

External Sync Black Burst