VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
This Installation Guide is intended for use with the VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology designed and fabricated by Troll Systems Corporation. The sections and appendices that make up this manual are as follows:
Safety Considerations
Section 1 - Vanlink System Overview
Section 2 - VanLink System Requirements
Section 3 - Engineering Drawings
This guide or manual is based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
SUMMARY
VanLink is a system composed of several Troll Systems components that are coordinated work in a synchronous manner using proprietary software. This complex and innovative system configuration enables complete studio control of a broadcast news van while it is in the field.
VANLINK EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS
Required Hardware
The VanLink system is comprised of the following hardware components:
•V750 - Troll Systems Remote VanLink controller
•GPS/IMU – Troll Systems GPS & Magnetometer assembly
•Quickset Pan/Tilt – Pan/Tilt pedestal w/ Azimuth and Elevation feedback
•Pan/Tilt controller – Pan/tilt controller with remote interface capability
•EVDO or 3G Router
Software Requirements
•TouchStar 2008 – Windows application providing the control interface for VanLink.
•TouchStar 02 Mapping Software – Displays and provides control for all receive sites including each vehicle equipped with VanLink.
VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation
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Introduction
