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EyeLink
®
II Head Fixed Eye Tracker
User Manual
Version 2.12
Copyright © 1997-2006, SR Research Ltd.
EyeLink is a registered trademark of SR Research Ltd, Mississauga, Canada.

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EyeLink II Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeEye Tracker
ManufacturerSR Research
Binocular Sampling Rate500 Hz
Monocular Sampling Rate1000 Hz
Accuracy0.5°
Tracking TypeVideo-based
Sampling Rate500 Hz (binocular), 1000 Hz (monocular)
Resolution0.01°
CompatibilityWindows

Summary

Introduction to EyeLink II System

EyeLink II System Configuration

Details the hardware components and setup of the EyeLink II system.

System Specifications

Lists the technical specifications including tracking modes and operational details.

EyeLink II Tracker Application Operation

Starting the Host Tracker

Provides step-by-step instructions for starting the EyeLink II Host Tracker.

Modes of Operation

Explains the two primary operation modes: Link and Standalone.

Camera Setup Screen

Details how to set up eye and head tracking cameras and threshold images.

Set Options Screen

Allows manual configuration of various EyeLink II tracker options and settings.

Calibration Screen

Used to collect fixations to map raw eye data to gaze position.

Validation Screen

Measures calibration accuracy and performs immediate drift correction.

Drift Correct Screen

Displays a target for drift correction to realign gaze position.

Output Screen

Used to manually track and record eye movement data.

Record Screen

Allows opening/closing EDF files and setting recording parameters.

An EyeLink II Tutorial: Running an Experiment

Adjusting Eye Camera Position

Illustrates how to adjust the eye camera's position for optimal viewing.

Setting Pupil Threshold

Procedure for setting the pupil threshold for accurate eye tracking.

Calibration

Process of collecting fixations to map raw pupil data to gaze position.

Validation

Measures calibration accuracy and identifies problems before recording.

Recording Gaze Position

Monitoring and recording gaze position in real-time for analysis.

Drift Correction

Corrects for drift by computing and applying an offset to eye-position data.

Data Files

Recording EDF Files

Details how EDF files are created and recorded by the EyeLink II tracker.

Saccadic Thresholds

Details the thresholds for motion, velocity, and acceleration in saccade detection.

Pursuit Thresholds

Sets limits for the saccadic velocity threshold during pursuit.

Troubleshooting EyeLink II System

Problem: Eye Camera Images are blank or blue

Troubleshooting steps for issues with blank or blue eye camera images.

Problem: Head Camera Image Markers Not Displaying

Troubleshooting steps for missing markers on the head camera image.

Problem: Connection Error on Display PC

Troubleshooting steps for connection errors between PCs.

Problem: LED Warning on Host PC Startup

Troubleshooting steps for LED warnings during Host PC startup.

System Care and Maintenance

Maintenance of EyeLink II System

Guidelines for maintaining the EyeLink II system's components.

Important Information and Safety

Safety: Electrical Isolation

Information on electrical isolation requirements and safety.

Safety: Eye Illumination

Safety standards and considerations for eye illumination.

Appendix A: Analog and Digital Output Card Usage

Setting up the Analog Card

Guides the user through the installation and setup of the analog card.

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