Wired AnchorPuck

Quick Start Guide, specifications, and additional information for the Wired AnchorPuck.

Overview

The Wired AnchorPuck is OptiTrack’s purpose-built tracking tool for Virtual Production, Studios, and Stages.

A Wired AnchorPuck.

Power

Powered and connected to the camera system through a PoE+ switch, the Wired AnchorPuck is able to use higher-powered LEDs than a battery-operated Puck. Without a battery to charge, the Wired AnchorPuck is truly a set-it-and-forget-it device.

Origin

With up to 12 extended markers that can be attached and placed at specific, non-changing points of reference in the volume, the Wired AnchorPuck is the perfect tool for setting origin in your capture volume.

Ease of Use

The Wired AnchorPuck’s settings can be changed directly within the Motive software, without the need for the Active Batch Programmer. This allows you to quickly reconfigure the Wired AnchorPuck in place whenever needed.

Quick Start Guide

Mount the Wired AnchorPuck

The Wired AnchorPuck has five mounting options, to accommodate different environments and mounting surfaces.

Flat Strap Mount

The Flat Strap mount has 2 hook and loop straps that wrap around a flat surface to which the Wired AnchorPuck is being mounted.

• Insert the Wired AnchorPuck into the mounting panel and secure it using the 4 locking knobs.

• Wrap the straps around the surface, pulling each strap through its loop until secured.

Technical diagram for the Flat Strap Mount.

Pipe Strap Mount

The Pipe Strap mount has 2 hook and loop straps that wrap around a round surface up to 3" in diameter, such as a pipe or speed rail.

• Insert the Wired AnchorPuck into the mounting panel and secure it using the 4 locking knobs.

• Position the mount with the pipe grip against the pipe.

• Wrap the straps around the pipe, pulling each strap through its loop until secured.

Technical diagram of the Pipe Strap Mount.

¼-20 Mount

The 1/4 -20 mount attaches the Wired AnchorPuck to a 1/4-20 standard tripod mount.

• Insert the Wired AnchorPuck into the mounting panel and secure it using the 4 locking knobs.

• Attach the mount to the tripod.

Technical diagram of the 1/4 -20 Mount.

Bolt Mount

The Bolt mount attaches the Wired AnchorPuck to a surface using up to 5 M5 bolts.

• Insert the Wired AnchorPuck into the mounting panel and secure it using the 4 locking knobs.

• Attach the mount to the surface using M5 bolts.

Technical diagram of the Bolt Mount.

ARRI Mount

The Bolt mount attaches the Wired AnchorPuck to a surfacing using an anodized aluminum ARRI interface.

• Insert the Wired AnchorPuck into the mounting panel and secure it using the 4 locking knobs.

• Attach the mount to the tripod using a single ARRI connector.

Technical diagram of the ARRI Mount.

Attach the LED Cables

Attach the LED cables to the ports on either side of the Wired AnchorPuck. At least 1 LED cable is required, up to 12 can be attached.

LED cables come in various lengths that can be extended with the optional Extension Cables as needed.

In some instances, you may find it more advantageous to attach the LEDs prior to mounting the puck, to ensure that all LED cables can reach the Wired AnchorPuck mounting location.

Connect to the Camera Network

Connect the Wired AnchorPuck to a PoE+ switch on the camera system network using a shielded Cat 6 or Cat 6a Ethernet cable.

Wired AnchorPuck in Motive

When connected to the OptiTrack system, the Wired AnchorPuck IMU is shown in the Devices Pane. Select it to view its properties in the Properties pane.

Product Specifications

Active Marker LED Specifications

The following specifications apply for active IR LEDs on the Wired AnchorPuck:

• 850 nm IR spectrum

• 12 LEDs

• LED Output High

• Illuminations synchronized with camera exposures

• Optical Detection Distance: 60m as tested with a PrimeX 41 camera. Note that this may vary based on application.

Basic Specs

Wired AnchorPuck Body Dimension

• Length: 173mm (6.81”)

• Width: 114.5mm (4.51”)

• Height: 36mm (1.42”)

Weight

• 0.5Kg (1.11 lb)

Attachment

The Wired AnchorPuck has 5 optional mounting accessories, to accommodate various methods and surfaces.

• Flat Strap Mount

• Pipe Strap Mount

• ¼-20 Mount

• Bolt Mount

• ARRI Mount

Please see the section Mount the Wired AnchorPuck, above, for more information, including technical diagrams for each mount.

Power

• The Wired AnchorPuck requires 22W of power through a Cat 6 or Cat 6a Ethernet cable attached to a PoE+ switch.

• The device does not include or require a battery.

Use only fully-shielded Cat 6 or Cat 6a cables. Please see the Ethernet Cabling Requirements section of the Cabling and Load Balancing page for more information on Ethernet cables and network configuration.

IMU

• None

Gyroscope

• None