pst Tracking System SDK Instructions

pst Tracking System SDK

Specifications

Quick Setup and Use

1. Hardware setup: Mount the PST using the 1/4-20 UNC tripod mount (bottom or back depending on the device type) and ensure line of sight is not blocked.
2. Power: Connect the power cable to the power supply unit, plug the other end into a 110–240V wall socket, then plug the cable into the back of the PST.
3. USB: Plug the two USB cables into your computer, ensuring they are connected to SuperSpeed USB 3.0-capable ports. For PST HD trackers, confirm the front status LED is lit.
4. Initialization: Open a Terminal, then run the PST Server command based on your connected model:
5. Configure targets: Run the PST-Client from the Applications folder. Follow on-screen prompts to download initialization data and set up the Reference tracking target or train a custom target.
6. Frame/exposure: Adjust frame rate and exposure settings so the target can be tracked.
7. Shutdown: Close the PST Client, then close the PST Server.

INTRODUCTION

• Thank you for choosing the PST tracking system. This quick start guide will describe the PST Software Development Kit (SDK) installation, hardware setup, and initialization procedure.
• IMPORTANT: Do not plug in the PST before you install the PST SDK software.

Software Installation

1. Insert the PST software USB stick into your computer.
2. Start the installation software by running ‘pst-setup-#-Linux-x64-Release.deb’, where ‘#’ is the version number.
3. Click the ‘Install’ button and all PST components will be installed on your computer.

Hardware Setup

1. The PST can be mounted with the standard tripod mount (1/4-20 UNC) at either the bottom or the back of the device (depending on the type). Ensure that the PST is positioned in such a way that no objects are blocking its line of sight.
2. Attach the power cable to the power supply unit and plug the other end into a wall socket (110-240V). Plug the cable coming from the power supply unit into the back of the PST.
3. Plug the two USB cables into your computer. Make sure you connect the PST to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 capable ports.
   • For the PST HD trackers, the status LED on the front of the PST should now be lit.
   • IMPORTANT: Do not use the PST near any heat sources. The PST is a high-precision optical measurement device and is designed to operate within a temperature range of 15 °C to 35 °C (59 °F to 95 °F).

Initialization

For first use, tracker initialization files have to be downloaded, and tracking targets have to be set up. For ease of use, the PST Server and PST Client can be used to do this.

1. Open a Terminal.
2. Depending on the model of the connected PST:
   • For a PST HD, run /opt/ps-tech/pst/pst-server basler_ace
   • For a PST Pico, run /opt/ps-tech/pst/pst-server basler_dart
3. After successful initialization, run the PST-Client from the Applications folder.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to download initialization data, and set up the Reference tracking target or train a custom target using the PST Client.
5. Adjust the frame rate and exposure settings such that the target can be tracked.
6. Close the PST Client.
7. Close the PST Server.
   • For more details on using the PST SDK or working with the PST REST Server, open the PST SDK documentation located in /opt/ps-tech/pst/Development/docs/index.html.
   • IMPORTANT: If it is not possible to download the initialization files (e.g., no internet connection is present at your location), it is also possible to load initialization files from disk.
   • Please contact PS-Tech if you would like to receive these initialization files.

Contact

• For questions regarding installation, setup, and usage of the PST software and hardware, please contact PS-Tech.
• Website: http://www.ps-tech.com
• E-mail: info@ps-tech.com
• Phone: +31203311214
• Address: Hoogte Kadijk 143 F4
• 1018 BH Amsterdam
• The Netherlands

Warranty

• IMPORTANT: The PST is a high-precision optical measurement device. Opening or modifying the PST likely to cause irreparable damage and will void the warranty.
• IMPORTANT: Please keep the original shipping box as only devices shipped in the original box can be considered for warranty.

Troubleshooting

• PST not initialized due to missing initialization downloads: If it is not possible to download initialization files (for example, no internet connection is available), initialization files can be loaded from disk. Contact PS-Tech to receive these files.
• No status LED (PST HD): Ensure the PST is connected to SuperSpeed USB 3.0-capable ports and that power is connected properly to the wall socket and then to the PST.