

The Flock of Birds can be configured to track from one to four sensors simultaneously with one or more RS-232 interfaces to a host computer. Long range coverage is easily added by "clicking in" our Extended Range Transmitter (ERT/ERC). For high speed operations, add more RS-232 ports and use our Fast Bird Bus (FBB).
APPLICATIONS
Head/Hand/Instrument Body Tracking
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Pulsed DC magnetic technology: Five times less susceptible to distortion caused by nearby metal than AC technology.
Simultaneous Measurement of Multiple Sensors:No reduction of measurement rates.
Available in flexible configurations: standard range or extended range:Track up to 4 sensors at a range of up to 3.05 meters.
6 degrees-of-freedom:Unrestricted range of motion.
SPECIFICATIONS
Translation range: ±1.2m (±3.05m optional) in any direction
Angular range: ±180° Azimuth & Roll ±90° Elevation
Static Accuracy Position*: 1.8mm RMS
Static Accuracy Orientation*: 0.5° RMS
Static Resolution Position: 0.5mm @ 30.5cm
Static Resolution Orientation: 0.1° @ 30.5cm
Measurement rate: Up to 144 measurements/second
Outputs: X,Y,Z positional coordinates and orientation angles, rotation matrix, or quaternions
Interface: RS-232C with selectable baud rates to 115,200
Format: Binary
Modes: Point or stream
Transmitter: Standard Transmitter: 9.6cm cube with 3.05M cable, or extended range transmitter option: 30.5cm cube with 6.1m cable
Sensor: 25.4mm x 25.4mm x 20.3mm cube (or optional 3-button mouse) with 3.05M or 10.7M cable
Enclosure: 24cm x 29cm x 6.6cm
Power: User provided or optional external plug-in: US/European version
The Flock of Birds includes the following:
1 Electronics Unit in Enclosure
Virtual reality
Flight simulation
Scientific visualization
Medical Imaging
Entertainment
Biomechanical/Human Factors Analysis
Rehabilitative Feedback & Assessment
3D Graphics Control & Manipulation
1 Mid-Range Transmitter or Extended Range Transmitter
1 Standard 6DOF Sensor (25 mm) with 10 ft. (3 m) Cable or 35 ft. (10.7 m) Cable
1 External Power Supply
1 CRT Sync Pick-up Assembly
1 Interface Software Module
1 Installation & Operation Guide
1 Year Warranty
Mid-Range Tracking
Long-Range Tracking