VICON Lock+ Motion Systems User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: VICON

Table of Contents

VICON Lock+ Motion Systems
Introducing Lock+
Connection details
Vicon Lock+ in a Vicon Vantage system
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Information
EU Declaration of Conformity – Lock+
References
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VICON Lock+ Motion Systems

Introducing Lock+

Lock+ is a connectivity device from Vicon, offering a cost-effective and silent solution for providing synchronization and timecode to your Vicon Vantage and Vicon Vue cameras.
Lock+ features:

Timecode and genlock
Support of VESA standards
Connection to third-party analog devices
Remotely triggered start and stop
General Purpose Input and Output (GPIO) sockets for synchronizing external devices

Lock+ front view

Status light (front)
On the front of the Lock+, the Vicon logo illuminates to indicate status.

Lock+ rear view

Connections (rear)

Analog inputs:
8 x connectors, 64 channels
Link input/output (I/O)
PoE
Broadcast sync input (Genlock) including VITC
Timecode input: LTC
VESA sync input
VESA sync output (reserved for future use)
Remote Control input stop
Remote Control input start
GPO sync outputs (x8)

Connection details

The rear panel contains these sockets for capture and synchronization (from left to right of the unit):

Analog inputs. Require the supplied Weidmüller connectors, with total analog sample rate of 192 KHz. Lets you connect supported third-party analog devices. For instructions on using the connectors, see Connecting analog devices to Lock+. Lock+ provides 64 channels for generating 16-bit offset binary conversions from analog sources. The input impedance is 1 MΩ. The data sampling frequency is common to all channels; you can set the sampling rate to be a multiple of the camera base rate up to 192,000 samples/second (192 KHz). The capture frequency you can specify depends on the total number of channels to be sampled, as shown in this table.
Link I/O. Provided for Lock+ to Lock+ synchronization. Also provides Lock+ to legacy Giganet synchronization. For connection to Vicon equipment only.
PoE (conforms to IEEE 802.3af). Requires connection to a Gigabit (Ethernet 1000BASE-T) PoE router. Use only the supplied cable.
Broadcast sync input (genlock), including VITC. Dual BNC sockets for connecting an external video source that transmits a composite video signal, including Vertical Interval Timecode (VITC), from the master video source to the Lock+ and any other synchronized video or audio devices in a chain. The Lock+ must be genlocked to this external video source.
Timecode input: LTC. XLR socket for connecting an external source that transmits LTC (Longitudinal Interval Time Code) to the Lock+. Requires an accompanying synchronized genlock source.
When locking to HD tri-sync standards (such as Film, NTSC Film, and 30 fps), LTC is required for timecode.
VESA sync input. 3-pin mini DIN socket. Current Vicon software supports 100Hz and 120Hz.
VESA sync output. Reserved for future use.
Remote Control input stop. Phono socket for connecting a remote third-party device that triggers the Vicon camera system to capture data based on input signals received. Start and stop are activated on next frame boundary. Requires connection to GND (ground).
Remote Control input start. See 8 above.
GPO sync outputs. Eight standard programmable phono (RCA) sockets for synchronizing external devices using General Purpose Output (GPO) signals. To manage the synchronization of your external devices, or to trigger your external devices based on Vicon system events, identify an appropriate GPO configuration file supplied with your Vicon software or create your own GPO file (for details, see the Vicon Vantage Reference Guide). In the Vicon software, specify this GPO configuration file for your external device.

Connecting analog devices to Lock+
The Weidmüller connectors enable you to connect third-party devices for capturing analog data, such as force plates and accelerometers to a Lock+. When inserting flexible wire cables into a connector or extracting them from a connector, use a slotted screwdriver as shown in the illustration (right). If your cables are rigid (solid wire or ferrule), you do not need to use a screwdriver and can push the ends of the cables into the required connector.

Pin assignment
The following illustration shows the pin assignment of the Weidmüller connectors. VICON Lock+ Motion Systems-4

Note that the pins are shown in the illustration (left) are assigned as follows:
Pins 1–8 (top row): Ground
Pins 9–16 (bottom row): Signal inputs
In this diagram, the bottom of the image represents the wire side of the connector.

Vicon Lock+ in a Vicon Vantage system

VICON Lock+ Motion
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System details are correct at the time of publication, but may now be superseded. For up-to-date information, visit the Vicon website and search for PC specification.

Lock+ regulatory and safety information
These topics provide information on how Vicon Lock+ complies with regulatory standards, including product recycling. The certification that Lock+ has achieved for meeting stated international standards and Lock+ safety information is also included.

Radio and television interference (US and Canadian customers)
Environmental regulations (EU customers)

Radio and television interference (US and Canadian customers)
This topic contains information concerning compliance with regulations of radio and television interference.
For United States of America customers

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules (CFR 47:Part 15:B:2013). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Vicon Motion Systems Ltd is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Canadian customers
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada ICES-003:2004.
Environmental regulations (EU customers)
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment – RoHS and recast (RoHS 2) This equipment is fully RoHS- and RoHS 2- compliant. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC provides that new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market for the first time from 1st July 2006 should not contain lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). The European Union Directive 2011/65/EU provides that new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market for the first time from 3rd January 2014 shall not contain more than permitted levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE; PentaBDE, OctaBDE; DecaBDE), Mercury (Hg).
REACH Declaration of Conformity
Vicon Motion Systems Ltd is a manufacturer of electronic hardware. We are therefore considered a “downstream user” as far as the REACH document is concerned. Vicon Motion Systems Ltd is therefore not obligated to register with the European Agency for Chemicals ‘ECHA’. Products sold by Vicon Motion Systems Ltd are “articles” as defined in REACH (Article 3 Definitions). Moreover and under normal and reasonably foreseeable circumstances of application, the articles supplied shall not release any substance. For that, Vicon Motion Systems Ltd is neither obligatory for registration nor for the creation of material safety data sheets. In order to assure our customers of the continual supply of reliable and safe products, we ensure that our suppliers fulfill all requirements regarding chemical substances and prepared materials.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

The use of the symbol as a marking on the equipment, accessories or literature indicates that this product and its electronic accessories (e.g. USB cable) may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this device, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchasing contract. This device and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.

EU Declaration of Conformity – Lock+

Declaration of Conformity Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC is as amended by EU Council Directive 2007/47/EC of 5th September 2007 and Electromagnetic Compatibility to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Electrical Safety to Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. We, Vicon Motion Systems Limited Unit 6, Oxford Industrial Park Mead Road, Yarnton, Oxford, OX5 1QU Declare that the Lock+ providing analog-digital conversion within the VICON Vantage or Vero Gait Analysis System manufactured by VICON MOTION SYSTEMS LIMITED meets ANNEX V and VII, Section 5 of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC in that the Quality Management System has been approved by Dare!! Services B.V., a notified body of the European Union (Reg No. 1912) for the manufacture and support of the aforementioned CLASS 1(m) Medical device. Product configurations and software options (Vicon Lock+) detail the product configurations and software options that conform to the metrological requirements of the Directive. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. VICON MOTION SYSTEMS LIMITED has tested and demonstrated that all products of its own manufacture meet 2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic Compatibility to EN60601-1-2:2007 General Requirements for Safety to Lock+ EN60601-1:2006 + A12:2014 Accessory Network Hub BS EN 62368-1:2014 + A11:2017 Software Development, Conformity, and Support EN ISO 13485:2016 EN ISO 14971:2019 BS EN 62304:2006 + A1:2015, IEC 62304:2006/A1:2015

Product configurations and software options – Vicon Lock+
This page provides information relating to the EU Declaration of Conformity (Vicon Lock+) Conformity of the Metrological Performance of CLASS 1 Products Manufactured in Accordance with Annex VII, Section 5 of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC of the 14th June 1993. As amended by EU Council Directive 2007/47/EC of 5th September 2007. We, Vicon Motion Systems Limited Unit 6, Oxford Industrial Park Mead Road, Yarnton, Oxford, OX5 1QU declare that the VICON Lock+ providing analog-digital conversion within the VICON Vantage or Vero Gait Analysis System manufactured by VICON MOTION SYSTEMS LIMITED has been tested prior to shipment and meets the following metrological performance:

Lock+ safety information

The following guidance helps you to ensure the safe operation of your Vicon system, including the use of Lock+. To avoid introducing a safety hazard and possibly damaging the system, please ensure that an adequate and good-quality alternating current (AC) power source is available. For guidance, see the ratings statement on the rear of the connected PoE or PoE+ unit. Also ensure that any computers and peripheral devices are set to be electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.
When working with Vicon systems, observe these safety precautions:

To prevent electric shock, plug all system components into properly grounded power sources. These cables must be equipped with three-prong plugs to ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable.
Ensure nothing rests on the system cables and that cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.
Do not spill food or liquids onto any electrical component of the system. If any component gets wet, immediately contact Vicon Motion Systems or your nearest agent or distributor for advice.
Do not push any objects into the slots of any unit of the system. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out internal components.
Keep all system components away from radiators and heat sources, and do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath any components. Do not place any components on closed-in units or on a bed, chair, etc.
Replace fuses with the same type and rating for continued fire protection.
Do not use outside, near water, in an environment exposed to anesthetic or other explosive gases, or in mobile applications.