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Xcitex ProCapture High-Speed Multi-Camera Motion Capture System
DescriptionComplete High-Speed Motion Capture System
Key Components of the ProCapture System Xcitex High-Speed Cameras
ProCapture Motion Capture Software
Video Processing Unit and Data Collection Hardware
ProAnalyst Motion Analysis Software
Technical specificationFrame rates, resolutions and record times The maximum duration of a ProCapture recording is determined by the frame rate and resolution the user selects when configuring a recording. Frame Rate, or frames per second (fps), is the number of frames in each second of recorded video. Resolution is the number of pixels (width x height) contained in a digital image. A higher resolution creates a sharper and more detailed image. The ProCapture system can record for up to 5 hours. The chart illustrates the relationship between ProCapture’s frame rates, resolutions, and the length of recording time for a standard system. Special ProCapture configurations may have different recording times. Xcitex High-Speed Cameras
The ideal 5-1000 fps camera for motion capture in life sciences, robotics and industrial automation The XC-2 camera has been designed to give users the flexibility to create a recording environment which meets their particular application needs. Users can choose frame rates beginning at 5 fps up to a maximum of 1000 fps with multiple resolution choices up to 1920 x 1080. Using CMOS image sensor technology, the XC-2 camera delivers the perfect balance of light sensitivity, high recording speed, fast shuttering, and high resolution. Excellent image quality is achieved with a state-of-the-art 2.1 megapixel resolution sensor based on 5.5 μm square pixels and 60% quantum efficiency. The extended spectral range makes the XC-2 camera ideal for biology and life science applications. Along with outstanding image quality, the XC-2 offers remarkably good Near Infrared (NIR) responsivity, a dynamic range up to 60 db, and global shutter technology to capture crisp images without blur or distortion. In addition, each individual pixel has a very high saturation capacity, resulting in an excellent signal/noise ratio for extremely sharp, high–contrast images. The compact size of the camera makes it easy to install on walls, tripods, production lines, or into tight spaces. Control Software
Multi-camera and data control software for ProCapture system ProCapture, Xcitex’s motion capture control software, records live video and data synchronously with multiple Xcitex high-speed cameras. ProCapture is extremely powerful, yet easy to configure with settings based on the user’s unique recording requirements. With a touch of a button, ProCapture allows the user to focus the cameras, record, trigger, save, and download discrete events. Project files are created for analysis with ProAnalyst® motion analysis software. Add data collection to ProCapture for synchronized data and video capture. ProCapture software is designed for researchers, engineers, physicians, or scientists studying a variety of applications. Biomechanics, sports performance, product engineering, applied science, and crash testing are just a few areas where ProCapture can provide the ideal solution. The ProCapture control panel allows users to configure settings and switch between Live, Record, Event Trigger, or Save at the touch of a button. Overlay information displays the settings instantly. Example of Event Triggering ProCapture software allows researchers to capture meaningful events with the touch of a button or external device. In the example at right, the user captured the kangaroo bouncing on the force plate and saved this video sequence as an event for analysis. Video Processing Unit and Data Collection Hardware
Data Collection and Automatic Event Capture The ProCapture system is designed to incorporate and automatically synchronize 8, 16, or 32 channels of data collection from sensors, force plates, EMG, gauges and accelerometers. Optional data acquisition hardware collects the data, allowing for quantitative measurement of motion or force. Xcitex is a strategic partner with National Instruments™, the world’s largest supplier of data acquisition hardware and accessories. Xcitex offers three optional add-on solutions for ProCapture synchronized data collection, providing 8, 16, or 32 data channels for PCI and PCI Express platforms. Our pre-packaged data acquisition kits contain fully warranted hardware from National Instruments – the world’s largest supplier of DAQ hardware. For recommendations on which type of data acquisition to add to your ProCapture system, please contact Xcitex directly. Data Acquisition Settings Converting input volts to a meaningful number in engineering units can be achieved within the Data Acquisition Settings window. Users can adjust the maximum and minimum limits and apply scale and offset factors for each data channel recording. Motion Analysis Software
ProAnalyst ProCapture is part of the "Xcitex Professional Motion System" and has been designed to work seamlessly with Xcitex's ProAnalyst and ProViewer software packages for motion analysis, remote viewing and file exchange. ProCapture events are automatically saved as ProAnalyst project files. Simply double-click on the project file to launch ProAnalyst for motion analysis. ProAnalyst® is the world’s leading software package for tracking, analyzing, and presenting motion from pre-recorded video. Using your ProCapture videos or project files, ProAnalyst allows users to measure and track velocity, position, size, acceleration, location and more. Markerless tracking can be performed automatically in 2-D and 3-D – no special markers needed. State of the art image processing and filters have been included to correct or enhance videos for the automatic tracking algorithms. Create 2- and 3-axis graphs, stick figures and feature lines for angle and distance measurements. ProViewer
Xcitex’s ProViewer is the perfect slow-motion viewer for opening and playing video images and ProAnalyst files. It allows users to easily share their ProAnalyst analyzed data or videos with colleagues. A copy of ProViewer is included in the ProCapture system and can be freely shared by downloading from the Xcitex website. Software |
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