Innovative Technologies for Maximum Efficiency PYROPTIX TM IMAGE PROCESSING SOFTWARE V1.0 SOFTWARE GUIDE 2017 Enertechnix Inc. PyrOptix Image Processing Software v1.0
Section Index 1. Software Overview... 1 1.1. Version Information & Change Log... 2 2. Slag Indexing... 3 2.1. Using Fullscreen Mode... 4 2.2. Front Panel Overview... 4 2.3. Recording Video & Saving Snapshots... 6 2.4. Basic Settings Finding & Assigning a Camera... 7 2.5. Basic Settings Image Capture Settings... 8 2.6. Basic Settings Live Image Settings... 9 2.7. Basic Settings Image Manipulation... 10 2.8. Drawing & Displaying Custom Overlays... 11 2.9. Time-Lapse Settings Basic Options... 12 2.10. Time-Lapse Settings Advanced Options... 14 2.11. Time-Lapse Settings Manual Settings... 15 2.12. Time-Lapse Settings Zone Display... 16 2.13. Time-Lapse Settings Disk Management... 17 2.14. Output Settings Analog Output Settings... 18 2.15. Output Settings Digital Output Settings... 19 2.16. Slag Index Settings Algorithm Settings... 20 2.17. Slag Index Settings Options... 22 2.18. Slag Index Settings Zone Thresholds... 23 2.19. Slag Index Settings Image Histogram... 24 3. FAQ & Troubleshooting... 25 3.1. Troubleshooting FAQ... 25 PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com
1.0 Software Overview PyrOptix TM Image Processing Software (IPS) displays IP video from Enertechnix cameras found on the network. The software has multiple versions it can run in which enable various features outlined in the figure below. You can find the version you are running by clicking on the About button found on the front panel. If you would like to upgrade your software to a different version, please contact Sales@enertechnix.com PyrOptix IPS Feature Overview PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 1
1.1 PyrOptix Image Processing Software - Change Log Version Number Release Date Changes v1.0.0 11/28/17 First Release PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 2
2.0 Slag Indexing The Slag Indexing version of the software Inherits all the features from the Basic Viewer Version of the software but also has the ability to process and display detected slag accumulation. A list of the main features can be found below. This version of the software has a video overview which is available by scanning the QR code or by clicking on the Icon below. If you would like to download the video or if you have any other questions that you would like answered, please email us at Support@enertechnix.com PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 3
2.1 Using Full Screen Mode Full Screen mode allows the user to view only the image. When Stretch Image on Full Screen is enabled in the settings menu (see Section 4.6), the image (which has a native aspect ratio of 4:3) will stretch to cover the entire screen (16:9) when Full Screen mode is enabled. To enter Full Screen mode, simply click the Full Screen button found on the front panel. To exit Full Screen mode, hit the escape key or click anywhere inside the image. 2.2 Front Panel Overview The Front Panel controls (Figure 2) which are used for image capture and modifying settings, are described in more detail below. Front Panel Controls Full Screen: Displays the Live Image Across the whole screen. Settings: Loads the Settings window. Capture Image: Takes a snapshot of the live image. Auto-Capture Image: Takes a snapshot at a user defined interval. Record Video: Records Video PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 4
Record Segments: Records video of a user defined length and interval About: Loads a window that displays program information, such as version number and the current instance. Exit: Exits out of the program Selected Frame: Displays the grayscale processed image. This is the frame typically used for the determination algorithms Detected Frame: Displays a binary image of the outcome of the detection algorithm Zone Tabs: displays tabs for each zone which contain the values for each individual zone as well as a tab for the combined zones. Zone Data: Displays the current values for each zone. Chart Data Status: Display the status of the data being displayed on the charts, this is usually just how many points of data are being used for the running average. Data Processing Status: Displays the current stage the detection algorithms are in PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 5
2.3 Recording Images Recording video or saving snapshots is made simple in PyrOptix IPS. All video & image files will be stored in a user defined location which is configured in the settings menu (see section 2.5). This location is called the Data Storage File Path. It is important to note that both videos and images can be stored with or without the overlays that are on the live image. To enable them, make sure the Record with Overlays option is selected in the settings menu (see section 2.5) To record a video simply click the Record Video button on the front panel. This will begin recording a clip to the Data Storage File Path location. The video will record continuous clips until the Record Video button is pressed again. The duration of each clip is defined in the settings menu by the Clip Duration control (see section 2.5). The quality and size of the video is defined by the Video Codec selected in the settings menu (see section 2.5). To enable timed video recording, click the Record Segments button on the front panel. This will begin recording a clip to the Data Storage File Path location. The video will record clips on a timed interval until the Record Segments button is pressed again. The duration of each clip is defined in the settings menu by the Clip Duration control (see section 2.5). The interval for timed recordings is defined in the settings menu by the Record Interval control (see section 2.5). The quality and size of the video is defined by the Video Codec selected in the settings menu (see section 2.5). To take a snapshot of the live image, click the Capture Image button on the front panel. To enabled timed snapshots, click on the Auto-Capture Image button on the front panel. The interval is defined by the Snapshot Rate found in the settings menu (see section 2.5) PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 6
2.4 Basic Settings - Finding & Assigning a Camera After clicking the Settings button found on the front panel, the settings window will pop up. The software will scan the network and find any compatible IP video cameras and populate the Available Network Cameras list with the results. Basic Settings - Camera Information Available Camera List: Displays all the cameras that are available to be viewed on the network. Active Channel: Controls which camera is selected based of the available camera list. When the channel is modified it will reset any recording or data collection that is taking place. PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 7
2.5 Basic Settings - Image Capture Settings Basic Settings - Image Capture Settings Record Interval: Defines the interval that is used for Record Segments Clip Duration: Defines the duration of the clip used for both Record & Record Segments Snapshot Rate: Defines the interval used for timed snapshots Video Codec: Defines the codec used for video recording Data Storage File Path: Defines the path location used to store all data generated by the software. The contents saved to this file path will be managed by the hard drive management tools built into the software. Open Video Folder: Opens the location that videos are currently being saved to Open Snapshot Folder: Opens the location that snapshots are currently being saved to PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 8
2.6 Basic Settings - Live Image Settings Basic Settings - Live Image Chart Grid Lines: Enables the grid lines for the charts on the front panel Record with Overlays: When enabled, the overlays will be applied to the images when they are being saved (both through recording and snapshots) Display Zones on Full Screen: Shows or Hides the zones indicator when the front panel has the full screen view enabled. Display Enertechnix Watermark: Displays the Enertechnix logo as an overlay (applies to live image only) Display Camera Label: Displays the Camera Label string as an overlay (applies to live image only) Display TimeStamp Overlay: Displays the current time as an overlay (applies to live image only) Stretch Image on Full Screen: Stretches the live image when full screen is enabled to fit the entire screen (stretches the image from 4:3 to 16:9) Display Live Image Overlays: Displays overlays used for processing (applies to live image only) Display Custom Overlays: Displays the user made overlays (applies to live image only) PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 9
Draw Custom Overlays: Brings up the Draw Overlay window where the user can draw up to 5 custom overlays (applies to live image only) Camera Label: A custom string that can be used to describe the live image and can be applied to the image as an overlay (applies to live image only) 2.7 Basic Settings - Image Manipulation Basic Settings Image Manipulation Image Manipulation: Enables features for manipulating the image (applies to live image only) Image Correction: Modifies the image by equalizing the histogram to improve the image. (applies to live image only) (Note: this feature is disabled unless Image Manipulation is enabled) Frame Averaging: Averages a user defined number of frames (applies to live image only) (Note: this feature is disabled unless Image Manipulation is enabled) Frames to ave: the number of frames that are used to average the image when frame averaging is enabled (Note: this feature is disabled unless Image Manipulation is enabled) Color Set: allows the user to choose from 5 custom color look up tables. (Note: 0 uses the grayscale image) Brightness: Adjusts the live image brightness levels (Note: this feature is disabled unless Image Manipulation is enabled) PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 10
Contrast: Adjusts the live image contrast levels (Note: this feature is disabled unless Image Manipulation is enabled) Gamma: Adjusts the live image gamma levels (Note: this feature is disabled unless Image Manipulation is enabled) Reset to Defaults: Resets the Brightness, Contrast, & Gamma back to their default values (Note: this feature is disabled unless Image Manipulation is enabled) 2.8 Drawing & Displaying Manual Overlays After clicking on the Draw Overlays button found on the basic settings window (see Section 2.6), the window displayed above will appear, which allows the user to draw overlays onto the image. Each tab houses a control for drawing one overlay, totaling 5. To show or hide these on the live image, enable or disable the Display Custom Overlays control in the basic settings (see Section 2.6). Manual Overlay Window PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 11
Overlay Color: Defines the color of the custom overlay Overlay Set: Sets the overlay Clear Overlay: Clears the overlay Manual Bed Overlay Tab: Displays a live image with the ability to draw a freehand line on the image Overlay 1 Tab: Displays the live image with the ability to draw freehand, lines, squares and other shapes onto the live image. Overlay 2 Tab: Displays the live image with the ability to draw freehand, lines, squares and other shapes onto the live image. Overlay 3 Tab: Displays the live image with the ability to draw freehand, lines, squares and other shapes onto the live image. Overlay 4 Tab: Displays the live image with the ability to draw freehand, lines, squares and other shapes onto the live image. 2.9 Time-Lapse Settings - Basic Options Time-Lapse Settings Basic Options Daily Time-Lapse Enabled: Enables the program to automatically generate the desired time-lapse videos each morning at 12:05am for the previous day PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 12
Hide Grid: Hides the grid on the Time-Lapse Report Create Snapshot Time-lapse: Creates a time-lapse consisting of the raw snapshots Create Selected Frames Time-lapse: Creates a time-lapse consisting of the selected frames Add Overlays to Selected Frames: Adds the overlays used for processing to the selected frames on the time-lapse report (Note: This only applies to the selected frames on the time-lapse report) Create Detected Frames Time-lapse: Creates a time-lapse consisting of the detected frames Add Overlays to Detected Frames: Adds the overlays used for processing to the detected frames on the time-lapse report (Note: This only applies to the detected frames on the time-lapse report) Create Time-lapse Report: Creates a time-lapse video report that shows the detected and selected frame as well as the zone data with a tracking timeline Typical Slag Index Time-Lapse Report PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 13
2.10 Time-Lapse Settings - Advanced Options Time-Lapse Settings - Advanced Options Frame Rate (fps): The playback rate of the videos Percentage of Images to Include: The percent of images captured the previous day that will be used in the videos. Reducing this effectively increases the speed of the time-lapse. Running Ave: Number of data points to be included in the running average that is applied to the data charts Open Time-Lapse Folder: Opens the location where all the time-lapse data is currently being saved Time-Lapse Status: Displays general information about the status of the time-lapse function PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 14
2.11 Time-Lapse Settings - Manual Settings Time-Lapse Settings - Manual Settings Run Time-Lapse Generator: Manually starts the time-lapse generator for the previous day s data Start Time: Allows the user to select a start time for the manual time-lapse (Note: This feature is not available in this version of the software) Stop Time: Allows the user to select a stop time for the manual time-lapse (Note: This feature is not available in this version of the software) PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 15
2.12 Time-Lapse Settings - Zone Display Time-Lapse Settings Zone Display Zone 1 Plot Visible: Shows/Hides the zone s data on the Time-lapse Report video Zone 2 Plot Visible: Shows/Hides the zone s data on the Time-lapse Report video Zone 3 Plot Visible: Shows/Hides the zone s data on the Time-lapse Report video Zone 4 Plot Visible: Shows/Hides the zone s data on the Time-lapse Report video Zone 5 Plot Visible: Shows/Hides the zone s data on the Time-lapse Report video Zone 6 Plot Visible: Shows/Hides the zone s data on the Time-lapse Report video Zone 7 Plot Visible: Shows/Hides the zone s data on the Time-lapse Report video Zone 8 Plot Visible: Shows/Hides the zone s data on the Time-lapse Report video PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 16
2.13 Time-Lapse Settings - Disk Management Time-Lapse Settings Disk Management Threshold: Every minute, the software scans the drive where the data is being stored and if it reaches the defined Threshold it will delete data until it gets below the Reduce to amount. It will delete the oldest data first. Reduce to: Every minute, the software scans the drive where the data is being stored and if it reaches the defined Threshold it will delete data until it gets below the Reduce to amount. It will delete the oldest data first. PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 17
2.14 Output Settings - Digital Output Settings Output Settings Digital Outputs Digital Outputs Active: Enables the digital outputs (Note: In order for the features associated with the Digital Outputs to function you need the required optional hardware) DO Module IP Address: The IP address of the digital output module (Note: this feature is only active when Digital Outputs Active is enabled) Steps Per Signal: Defines how many steps the motor will move on each signal that is sent module (Note: this feature is only active when Digital Outputs Active is enabled) DO Module Connection Status: Indicates if there is a connection established (green) or not (red) module (Note: this feature is only active when Digital Outputs Active is enabled) Iris Left: Moves the Iris to the left based on how many steps per signal are defined module (Note: this feature is only active when Digital Outputs Active is enabled) Iris Right: Moves the Iris to the right based on how many steps per signal are defined (Note: this feature is only active when Digital Outputs Active is enabled) Focus Left: Moves the focus to the left based on how many steps per signal are defined (Note: this feature is only active when Digital Outputs Active is enabled) Focus Right: Moves the focus to the right based on how many steps per signal are defined (Note: this feature is only active when Digital Outputs Active is enabled) PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 18
2.15 Output Settings - Analog Output Settings Output Settings Analog Outputs Analog Outputs Active: Enables the analog outputs Status: Displays general information about the status of the analog outputs (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) AO IP Address: The IP address of the analog output module (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) AO IO Comport: The com port associated with the analog output module (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) AO Module: A legacy control that is used to specify which analog output module is in use (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) AO Connection: Indicates if there is a connection established (green) or not (red) (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) Zone 1: Assigns a channel to the data output from this zone (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) Zone 2: Assigns a channel to the data output from this zone (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 19
Zone 3: Assigns a channel to the data output from this zone (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) Zone 4: Assigns a channel to the data output from this zone (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) Zone 5: Assigns a channel to the data output from this zone (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) Zone 6: Assigns a channel to the data output from this zone (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) Zone 7: Assigns a channel to the data output from this zone (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) Zone 8: Assigns a channel to the data output from this zone (Note: this feature is only active when Analog Outputs Active is enabled) 2.16 Slag Index Settings - Algorithm Options Slag Index Settings Algorithm Options CLAHE width: Sets the width of the kernel for histogram equalization. A larger number will decrease the resolution of this processing step (even only). PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 20
CLAHE height: Sets the height of the kernel for histogram equalization. A larger number will decrease the resolution of this processing step (even only). FrameReject: Set a ratiometric level to reject bright flashes for the selected frame. Increase this value (slowly) to accept more images with flashes. ContrastReject: Sets the level to reject selected frames as Low Contrast. Increase the value to reject more images; decrease to accept more images. Algorithm: Selects the algorithm used for slag detection Derivative Direction: Sets the direction for differentiation used in the frame selection process. kbins: Sets the number of bins in the EMSEG part of the algorithm. k_lo: Sets the low end for the EMSEG bin selection. k_hi: Sets the high end for the EMSEG bin selection. Kernel Width: Sets the width of the kernel for median filtering. A larger number will decrease the resolution (only odd numbers allowed). Kernel Depth: Sets the Depth of the kernel for median filtering. A larger number will decrease the resolution (only odd numbers allowed). numaverages: Sets the number of points to use in the moving average calculation for slag indexing. numaveframes: The number of frames to be averaged when frame averaging is enabled numslaginterval: Set the number of frames used for the slag index analysis. When Frame Averaging is turned on this becomes the interval between readings. Data Log Interval: Sets the Time Interval (in seconds) for data logging and saving captured frames PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 21
2.17 Slag Index Settings - Options Slag Index Settings Outputs Capture Frames: Enables the program to capture the detected and selected frames based on the data log interval Frame Averaging: Enables the use of frame averaging for the frame selection algorithm Enable Mask: Enables the user defined mask that is applied to the processed image Set Zones: Opens a window that allows the user to define slag zones Set Mask: Opens a window that allows the user to define a mask that will be applied to the processed image Chart Width: Adjusts the x (time) scale on the front panel chart PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 22
2.18 Slag Index Settings - Zone Thresholds Slag Index Settings Zone Thresholds Zone 1: Allows the user to set a threshold that will trigger an alarm when the data point surpasses the threshold value. The alarm causes the indicators which display the zone data to flash red Zone 2: Allows the user to set a threshold that will trigger an alarm when the data point surpasses the threshold value. The alarm causes the indicators which display the zone data to flash red Zone 3: Allows the user to set a threshold that will trigger an alarm when the data point surpasses the threshold value. The alarm causes the indicators which display the zone data to flash red Zone 4: Allows the user to set a threshold that will trigger an alarm when the data point surpasses the threshold value. The alarm causes the indicators which display the zone data to flash red Zone 5: Allows the user to set a threshold that will trigger an alarm when the data point surpasses the threshold value. The alarm causes the indicators which display the zone data to flash red Zone 6: Allows the user to set a threshold that will trigger an alarm when the data point surpasses the threshold value. The alarm causes the indicators which display the zone data to flash red Zone 7: Allows the user to set a threshold that will trigger an alarm when the data point surpasses the threshold value. The alarm causes the indicators which display the zone data to flash red Zone 8: Allows the user to set a threshold that will trigger an alarm when the data point surpasses the threshold value. The alarm causes the indicators which display the zone data to flash red PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 23
2.19 Slag Index Settings - Image Histogram Slag Index Settings Image Histogram Image Histogram: Displays the histogram of the live image PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 24
3.0 FAQ and Troubleshooting General Hardware Layout (Note: Your layout may differ, please consult your installation drawings for the actual layout) 3.1. Troubleshooting FAQ Q: I keep seeing an attempting to reestablish connection screen, what do I do? A: Verify all connections. If everything is connected properly and all components are receiving power, verify that all three LEDs on the video server (found inside the Universal Enclosure and shown below) are green. If they are not, restart the video server by disconnecting and reconnecting power to the system. If Further issues persist, please contact Enertechnix PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 25
Q: Our view is black and says, No Video in the top right of the screen, what do I do? A: The camera has lost power or the connection from the camera to the video server has been lost. Reestablish a connection between the axis video server and the camera (Done through a coaxial cable with BNC connectors) and verify that the camera is receiving power (You should see an image in the back of the camera when powered on). Q: I want to start storing the data somewhere else, how do I do it? A: You can assign the program to save all data to a specific file path seen in section 2.5. This path can be located on any standard drive with NTFS or FAT32 formatting. You can also assign it to a network drive (NAS). Q: Can I run multiple instances of the software on one computer? A: Yes, the software has been designed and tested to run two instances of the software with full performance with our minimum recommended hardware specs. To do this you will need to make a copy of the executable folder and update the monitor you wish for the software to display on. You can do that by updating the file seen below. For all other questions and concerns please contact an engineer at Enertechnix by using one of the following methods: Phone: (360) 753-8831 extension 15 Email: Support@enertechnix.com PyrOptix IPS v1.0 (360)753-8831 Support@enertechnix.com pg. 26