Installation instructions camera system
Thank you for choosing the Usportfor camera system. Many clubs make use of the system on a daily basis and to their satisfaction. Recordings are shared with family and fans and used by trainers and analysts to improve performance of the players. From amateur club to professional club and for football, field hockey, rugby and indoor sports, such as handball and basketball.
To get the maximum out of your system, it is essential that you carefully follow this installation instruction. Deviating from the instructions, will affect the quality and stability.
Location
Name of the club: ………………………………
Contact person installation: ………………………………
Contact person after installation: ………………………………
Positioning the camera system
The optimal position of the camera system is around the half-way line. When positioning the camera, consider the rotation of the sun as much as possible. The algorithm takes backlight and shades into account. If the sun shines directly into the camera, the algorithm will struggles with recognising the players and objects. This will lead to loss of stability and quality.
The angle of the cameras towards the field is a large impact on the quality of the image. A higher camera position, 8 metres, will provide images that are more suitable for analysis. A lower camera position, 5 metres, provides a better image for media applications and streaming.
The Usportfor Pro camera system has a large horizontal and vertical image angle, making this system very flexible in terms of both the distance to the field and the height at which the cameras can be installed:
| Pro | Distance to the field (m) | Height (m) |
| Recommended | 3,5 tot 10,0 | 8,0 |
| Minimum | 3,0 | 4,0 |
| Maximum | 20,0 | 20,0 |
Table 1: setup Usportfor Pro-system
The Usportfor Academy camera system has smaller image angles. This makes it important during the installation to consider the position. The ratio height: distance to the field is preferably 1 : 1.
| Academy | Distance to the field (m) | Height (m) |
| Recommended | 4,0 tot 8,0 | 6,0 |
| Minimum | 3,5 | 3,5 |
| Maximum | 20,0 | 15,0 |
| Note: height should not be greater than distance | ||
Table 2: setup Usportfor Academy-system
Deviating from the recommended distances and advice regarding the height : distance ratio could lead to loss of quality. We will be happy to advice the best solution for your club.
Mounting of camera system
Het camerasysteem kan op 4 manieren worden geïnstalleerd:
The camera system can be installed in 4 different ways:
- Against the clubhouse or another building.
- On the roof of the clubhouse or other building, using a (tripod) pole.
- In a light pole.
- In a dedicates camera pole, installed especially for this purpose.
Positioning the Real Time Image Analyser (RIA)
The Real time Image Analyser (RIA) receives the raw images from the camera system, follows the game and zooms in automatically. The RIA must be positioned in a dry and safe location, with stable and continuous power supply. The power supply should not be disrupted unexpectedly or be subject to voltage fluctuations. Non-stable power supply could lead to damage on the RIA. Neither should the RIA be switched off, which will cause problems with the scheduling of recordings. It is also not advisable to connect the RIA to the same electrical circuit as, for instance, the kitchen, light poles or other heavy equipment. Activating heavy equipment could lead to peaks in the electricity circuit and subsequent malfunction of the RIA.
Where is the RIA installed: ………………………………
And connected to electricity group: ………………………………
Connection cameras to the RIA
The camera system must be connected to the RIA. This can be done in two different ways:
Using a network cable (at least Cat5E). A network cable will ensure the most stable connection. Bear in mind that the maximum length of a network cable is 100 metres, because of the POE (power supply to the cameras). Should the network cable become longer, then it is important to place an booster in between.
Image no. 3. Connection diagram camera with network cable.
By use of a nano beam. If it is not possible or practical to use a network cable, a nano beam could be a solution. A nano beam is a terrestrial transmission with two dishes. A nano beam connection is functional up to several kilometres, however heavy showers, snow or hail could cause disruptions in the connection.
Image no. 4. Connection diagram camera with nano beam
How long will the cable be between the camera and the RIA: ……………………………… metre
Router
The pre-programmed router establishes a direct VPN connection to the Usportfor platform. A tunnel is established, making it virtually impossible for third parties to interfere with the connection. This way we protect your privacy and your data. It is not permitted to connect other equipment to the remaining ports of the router.
Internet connection
An internet connection is required for the processing and streaming of the images. This connection has to be fast enough for real-time streaming of images. The internet connection is specified with an upload and a download speed. For a stable live image streaming without shaking, an upload speed of at least 4 MB (32 bits/sec) is required. Many times, the camera system internet connection is shared with other users at the club. In this situation, it is important that the available band width for the camera system is guaranteed. Otherwise, it can happen that the camera system is interfered by other internet users. Many modems and networks provide priority settings for specific connections.
Band width internet connection: ………………………………
Upload speed: ………………………………
Download speed: ………………………………
Monitoring of the system
If the camera system is connected in the prescribed way, the support desk of Usportfor will be able to monitor the system. If one of the components is disabled, a notification will be given. This enables you to correct the failure, ensuring that recording take place as planned.
Contact person reporting: ………………………………
Telephone: ………………………………
Email: ………………………………