Pst Tracking System Software
Overview
Install the PST client software first, then set up and connect the PST hardware, and finally initialize the PST client for first use.
Specifications
| Tripod mount | 1/4-20 UNC (bottom or back, depending on type) |
| Operating temperature range | 15 °C to 35 °C (59 °F to 95 °F) |
| Power input (via wall socket) | 110–240 V |
| Standard PST connection | USB-B port; use a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed capable port |
| PST HD / Pico connection | Two USB cables; use a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed or faster port |
Setup and Use Steps
- Do not plug in the PST before installing the client software.
- Insert the PST software USB stick into your computer.
- Run
pst-setup-#-Windows-x*-Release.exe(where#is the version number and*is 86 for 32-bit or 64 for 64-bit). - Select desired options and complete the software setup (it installs the PST driver, client software, and optional components).
- Mount the PST on a tripod (1/4-20 UNC) and ensure nothing blocks the line of sight to the objects to be tracked.
- Connect power: plug the power supply into a wall socket (110–240 V), then connect the supply cable to the back of the PST.
- Connect the tracker to your computer:
- Standard PST: connect the provided USB cable to the PST’s USB-B port and then to a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed capable port.
- PST HD or Pico: connect both tracker USB cables to a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (or faster) port.
- Verify the front status LED is lit, and allow the computer to finish detecting and installing the device driver.
- Start the PST client software from the Start menu:
PST Software Suite # (x*) → PST Client. - On first use, initialize the PST (optionally download initialization files automatically, or load from disk if downloading is not possible).
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for choosing the PST tracking system. This quick start guide will describe the PST software installation, hardware setup, and initialization procedure.
IMPORTANT: Do not plug in the PST before you install the client software.
Software Installation
- Insert the PST software USB stick into your computer.
- Start the installation software by running ‘pst-setup-#-Windows-x*-Release.exe’, where ‘#’ is the version number and ‘*’ is ‘86’ for the 32-bit installer and ‘64’ for the 64-bit installer.
- Select the desired options and follow the instructions throughout the setup.
- After the software setup has completed, the PST driver, client software, and optional components will be installed on your computer
Hardware Setup
- Place the PST on a mount (e.g., a tripod). The PST has a standard tripod mount (1/4-20 UNC) at either the bottom or the back of the device(depending on the type). For the best performance, make sure the PST is positioned in such a way that no objects are blocking the line of sight between the PST and the objects to be tracked.
- 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.
The status LED on the front side of the standard PST or PST HD should now be lit. If the software has been installed as described in the previous section, your computer will detect the PST and finish the device driver installation
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:
After the device driver software has been installed, you can start the PST client software. The software can be found in the Start menu at the following location:
- PST Software Suite #(x*)→PST Client, where ‘#’ is the version number and ‘*’ is ‘86’ for the 32-bit installer and ‘64’ for the 64-bit installer.
- If this is the first time you use your PST in the PST client software, it has to be initialized.
- You will be given the option to automatically download the required initialization files.
- After initialization has completed, the PST will be ready for use.
- PDF Manuals on how to work with the PST and HTML documentation for the PST SDK can be found in the start menu.
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.
IMPORTANT:
The PST is a high-precision optical measurement device. Opening or modifying the PST is 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
Contact
For questions regarding installation, setup, and usage of the PST software and hardware, please contact PS-Tech.
- Website: http://www.ps-tech.com
- Address: Netherlands, Hoogte Kadijk 143, F4 BH Amsterdam
- E-mail: info@ps-tech.com
- Phone: +31 20 3311214
Documents / Resources
 | Tracking System Software |
References
- tech.comtech.com
- ps-tech.comwww.ps-tech.com
- User Manualmanual.tools