System information

Preface
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Vicon MX Hardware System Reference
Structure
This section describes how the information in this book is organized.
The first section provides general information that should be read
before installing or using Vicon MX:
System Information: A description of the system contents and
consumer information.
The first chapter provides an overview of Vicon MX:
Chapter 1 Introduction provides an overview of the key
components and use of Vicon MX.
Each of the following chapters describe a single component of
Vicon MX, including a brief description of the component and its
function, its connections, controls, and indicators:
Chapter 2 MX Bridge describes the MX Bridge, which (if present)
integrates Vicon V-series cameras (MCam2, VCam,
SVCam, MCam (PAL), and MCam (NTSC)) into a
Vicon MX architecture.
Chapter 3 MX Cameras describes the MX cameras, including
associated illumination equipment, connectors, and
cables.
Chapter 4 MX Control describes the MX Control, which (if
present) provides the master synchronization of the
system and enables the interface between Vicon MX
and third-party capture devices.
Chapter 5 MX Host PC describes the network configuration
required for Vicon MX.
Chapter 6 MX Link describes the MX Link, which (if present)
connects two to four MX Nets. Gigabit Ethernet
communication between the MX Net and the MX Links
ensures adequate data flow for high marker counts in
real time.
Chapter 7 MX Net describes the MX Net, which supplies power
and communications to up to eight MX cameras (or
alternative devices), and then passes that data back to
either the host computer or an MX Link.
Chapter 8 MX Sync describes the MX Sync optional accessory to
the MX Control, which (if present) provides an
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