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SR Research EyeLink 1000 User Manual

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EyeLink
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1000 Installation Guide
Tower, Desktop, LCD Arm, Primate,
and Long Range Mounts
Remote, 2000 Hz and Fiber Optic
Camera Upgrades
Version 1.5.2
Copyright ¤2005-2010, SR Research Ltd.
EyeLink is a registered trademark of SR Research Ltd.,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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SR Research EyeLink 1000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSR Research
ModelEyeLink 1000
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Suggested Equipment Layout

Guidance on arranging EyeLink 1000 equipment for optimal experimental setup and lighting.

Installation and System Cabling

Unpacking

Instructions for unpacking EyeLink 1000 components and handling precautions.

Display PC Hardware Installation

Guidance on setting up the Display PC and its hardware requirements for the system.

Setting up the Host PC

Steps for setting up the Host PC, including pre-configured systems and required components.

Rebuilding the Host PC

Instructions for setting up a Host PC when not pre-configured, detailing specifications and compatibility.

Host PC Wiring

Instructions for connecting cables to the Host PC and Camera Base Box.

Standard Camera System Installation

Steps for installing the standard EyeLink 1000 camera system.

Standard Camera Pre-installation Checklist

Checklist of components required before installing the standard camera system.

Standard Camera System Wiring

Detailed steps for wiring the standard camera system to the Host and Display PCs.

Fiber Optic Camera System Installation

Steps for installing the Fiber Optic camera system.

Fiber Optic Camera Pre-installation Checklist

Checklist of components required before installing the Fiber Optic camera system.

Fiber Optic Camera System Wiring

Detailed steps for wiring the Fiber Optic camera system to the Host and Display PCs.

The Fiber Optic Camera Adapter

Instructions for inserting the Fiber Optic Camera Head into the Camera Adapter.

EyeLink Response Device Installation

Instructions for installing optional response devices like button boxes or gamepads.

Analog Card Installation

Overview of installing the optional Data Translation analog card.

Analog Card Pre-installation Checklist

Checklist for components needed for analog card installation.

Analog Card Wiring

Details on wiring the analog card and breakout board.

Camera Lens Selection

Guide to selecting appropriate lenses based on viewing distances and mount types.

Tower Mount Installation

Mounting the Tower to a Table

Instructions for securely mounting the EyeLink 1000 Tower assembly onto a table.

Mounting the High-speed Camera and Cabling

Steps for mounting the high-speed camera and connecting its cables for the Tower Mount.

Cabling for the Standard Camera

Wiring instructions for the standard camera in the Tower Mount setup.

Cabling for the Fiber Optic Camera

Wiring instructions for the Fiber Optic camera in the Tower Mount setup.

Adjusting Head Rest Components

Guidance on adjusting forehead and chinrest components for optimal positioning.

Desktop Mount / EyeLink Remote Installation

Mounting the EyeLink 1000 High-Speed Camera and Cabling

Steps for mounting the high-speed camera and connecting cables for the Desktop Mount.

Cabling for the Standard Camera

Wiring instructions for the standard camera with the Desktop Mount.

Cabling for the Fiber Optic Camera

Wiring instructions for the Fiber Optic camera with the Desktop Mount.

Adjusting the Desktop Mount

Guidance on adjusting the Desktop Mount for different tracking modes.

EyeLink Remote Hardware Adjustment for the Desktop Mount

Specific hardware adjustments for EyeLink Remote use with the Desktop Mount.

LCD Arm Mount Installation

Choosing a Table

Criteria for selecting a suitable table for mounting the LCD Arm Base.

Affixing the Arm Base to a Tabletop

Instructions for securely attaching the LCD Arm Base to a tabletop.

Assembling the LCD Arm Components

Steps for assembling the LCD Arm, including extenders and the camera/LCD assembly.

Mounting the EyeLink 1000 High-Speed Camera

Instructions for attaching the EyeLink 1000 camera to the LCD Arm assembly.

Attaching the Cables

Detailed instructions for connecting all necessary cables for the LCD Arm Mount.

Adjusting the Tension Points on the LCD Arm

Guidance on adjusting joint tension for smooth movement of the LCD Arm.

LCD Arm Mount Adjustments for Monocular and Remote Recording

Adjustments for the LCD Arm Mount in monocular/remote modes, referencing PHYSICAL.INI.

Disassembling and Transporting the LCD Arm Mount

Procedures for safely disassembling and transporting the LCD Arm Mount.

Primate Mount Installation

Primate Mount Hardware Considerations

Considerations for hardware setup and optical alignment for the Primate Mount.

Long Range Mount Installation

Description of the Components

Overview of the components that make up the Long Range Mount system.

Overview of Setting the Mount

General steps for setting up the Long Range Mount, focusing on illuminator alignment.

Securing the EyeLink 1000 Fiber Optic Camera Head

Instructions for attaching and orienting the Fiber Optic Camera Head to the Mounting Bar.

Securing the Illuminator

Steps for mounting the Long Range Mount Illuminator onto its clip.

Affixing the Mounting Bar

Instructions for attaching the Mounting Bar to various bases or tripods.

Cabling for Long Range System

Instructions for connecting fiber optic cables for the Long Range system.

Long Range Camera Setup

General setup process for the camera and illuminator for Long Range tracking.

Acquire Preliminary Measurements

Measuring distances for lens selection and configuration in PHYSICAL.INI.

Assemble the Long Range Mount Components

Positioning and securing the Camera Head and Illuminator on the Mounting Bar.

Align the Camera Head and Illuminator

Aligning the camera and illuminator for optimal illumination and view.

Put the Mount into Position and Find the Eye

Positioning the mount and finding the subject's eye using the camera view.

MRI Installation

Specific setup procedures for installing the EyeLink 1000 in an MRI environment.

Determine the Mount and Configuration to Use

Choosing the appropriate mount and configuration for MRI systems.

Tray Mount (Siemens Full Body Scanners)

Instructions for using the Tray Mount with Siemens Full Body scanners.

Screen Mount (all scanner types)

Instructions for using the Screen Mount with various scanner types.

Desktop Base (all scanner types)

Instructions for using the Desktop Base in MRI environments.

Short Bore Mount (Siemen's Allegra)

Instructions for the Allegra Mount for short bore scanners.

Mounting the Camera Head and Illuminator

Assembling camera head and illuminator onto the mounting bar for MRI.

The Head Coil Mirror

Importance of head coil mirrors for eye tracking signal quality in MRI.

Measuring and Using the Eye-to-Camera Distance

Measuring eye-to-camera distance for lens selection and configuration.

Align the Camera Head and Illuminator

Aligning camera and illuminator as per Section 7.7.3 for MRI.

Put a Volunteer/Confederate in the Scanner and Find the Eye(s)

Positioning for fine-tuning camera and illuminator with a volunteer present.

Calibration and Drift Correcting with the Long Range System

Configuring calibration and drift correction for the Long Range system.

Calibrating Atypical Spatial Areas

Customizing calibration target positions for non-standard display areas.

Customized Calibration Target Positions

Methods for defining custom calibration points for unique display setups.

Simple Horizontal or Vertical Scaling of Target Positions

Scaling calibration points using INI file parameters for non-standard settings.

Drift Correction

Enabling and using drift correction for improved accuracy with the Long Range mount.

Testing the Host PC Installation

Running the EyeLink Host Program

Steps to start and access the EyeLink Host application program.

Troubleshooting Instructions

Lists common error messages and their solutions for the host software.

SCD file does not exist

Resolving errors related to missing camera-specific .SCD files.

"No Hardware" Error

Troubleshooting the "No Hardware" error indicating network connection issues.

EyeLink CL Camera Not Found

Solutions for the "EyeLink CL camera not found" error.

ERROR: no sync found

Troubleshooting the "no sync found" error, often due to loose cable connections.

Error: No Optilink head found.

Resolving the "No Optilink head found" error specific to fiber optic cameras.

EyeLink Data Storage

Information on where EyeLink EDF files are saved and backup recommendations.

Customizing Your PHYSICAL.INI Settings

Configuring PHYSICAL.INI for accurate visual angle and eye velocity calculations.

Measuring screen_phys_cords

Method for measuring and entering screen physical coordinates in PHYSICAL.INI.

Measuring screen_distance

Method for measuring and entering screen distance values in PHYSICAL.INI.

Entering Values into PHYSICAL.INI

Procedures for entering physical configuration values into the PHYSICAL.INI file.

Display PC Software Installation

Windows Installation

Steps for installing EyeLink software components on a Windows Display PC.

Installing the EyeLink 1000 Experiment Programming Kit

Installing the API and example files for experiment programming.

Installing the IO Port Access Driver

Installing the driver for accessing IO ports for TTL signaling.

Installing the EyeLink Data Viewer and Experiment Builder Software

Installing optional software for data viewing and experiment building.

USB License Key Installation

Installing drivers and activating the USB license key for software.

Setting up EyeLink 1000 Network Connection

Configuring the network connection between the Display PC and Host PC.

System and Programming Tools Required

Information on programming tools and environments used for EyeLink software.

Mac OSX Installation

Steps for installing EyeLink software components on a Mac OSX Display PC.

Appendix A: Host PC Hardware Installation

Installing the High-Speed Frame Grabber - PCI card

Instructions for inserting the High-Speed Frame Grabber PCI card into the Host PC.

Installing the Ethernet Card

Instructions for installing the Ethernet card into the Host PC.

Installing the Data Translation Analog Card (Optional)

Instructions for installing the optional Data Translation Analog output card.

Appendix B: Windows 2000/XP Host PC Software Installation

Install System Commander

Installing System Commander for managing multiple operating systems on the Host PC.

Resize Existing Disk Partition

Resizing the disk partition to create space for the EyeLink Host Application.

Create the EyeLink 1000 Host Application partition

Creating the FAT32 partition for the EyeLink Host software.

Copy the Host Application files to the New Partition

Copying EyeLink Host application files from the CD to the new partition.

Configuring the Keyboard

Notes on the recommended PS/2 keyboard driver setup.

Transfer the System to make the EyeLink Partition Bootable

Making the EyeLink partition bootable using the ROM-DOS Boot Disk.

Organize System Commander's ‘OS Selection Menu’

Configuring the OS selection menu in System Commander for booting.

Automated boot into the EyeLink 1000 Operating System

Setting up automatic booting into the EyeLink OS via System Commander.

Appendix C: Host PC Software Installation Under Windows Vista

Formatting the Hard Drive under ROM-DOS

Formatting the hard drive using ROM-DOS for Vista installation.

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