Emitters
This is a guideline for selecting an emitter based on platform and application for CrystalEyes.
Emitter Selection Guide
| Platform & Application |
Criteria |
Emitter & Accessories |
| PC/Unix Desktop |
Stereo-ready video card with 3-Pin Mini-DIN |
E2 |
| |
SUN Workstation with stereo connector |
E2SUN |
| Mac Workstations |
Mac Pro with NVidia 4500 or 5600 |
E2 |
| Note for Mac Users |
Connection for Mac System
If your Mac System does not have an nVidia Quadro FX 4500 or 5600 video card you may need a Mac StereoEnabler. |
|
| PC/Unix Presentation Room |
Stereo-ready video card with 3-Pin Mini-DIN |
ELR2 or EXXR |
| PC/Unix Theatre |
Cave and theatre environments require custom installation. |
EXXR |
Desktop Emitter Information
| All of these desktop emitters have these common features: |
|
| Range |
12ft (3.6m) |
| Infrared 'spread' |
Wide Mode: 120 degrees
Narrow Mode: 60 degrees |
| Power Supply |
PC/Mac Pro: From Graphics Card Mac: From Power Supply |
Presentation Room Emitter Information
| ELR2 |
|
| Range |
20ft (6m) |
| Stereo Connector |
3-Pin Mini-DIN - 8ft (2.5m) cable |
| Infrared 'spread' |
120 degrees |
| Power Supply |
Universal Power Supply |
Features
- Designed for computers with 3-Pin Mini-DIN connectors in presentation rooms and demonstration areas.
- Long range emitter designed for simple multi-emitter setup, allowing IR coverage in presentation rooms.
- 3-Pin Mini-DIN output connector on rear panel.
- Daisy Chain via large venue accessory kit includes extension cables
Theatre Emitter Information
| EXXR |
|
| Range |
70ft (21m) |
| Stereo Connector |
3-terminal connector block (For simple on-site connection) and BNC |
| Infrared 'spread' |
130 degrees |
| Power Supply |
Universal Power Supply (output 24VDC) supplied |
Features
- Long Range emitter with wide IR spread allowing very simple emitter setup in large theater-type rooms and also for multi-sided CAVE environments.
- Daisy Chain via BNC T-connector (not supplied) for sync-signal only or serial connection using the 3-terminal connector block (also daisy-chains power).
- Also available in 3-emitter bundle (EXXR3)
