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zactrack Documentation

zactrack Web Monitor

The Web Monitor is a powerful tool to monitor the zactrack system.

Use the IP adress of the server in any browser to enter the interface.

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  • Web Monitor 

    Tool for monitoring the whole zactrack system, and creating reports.

  • Tablet Applications 

    Download area for the Tablet Applications to use with an Android device.

  • Manual 

    Enter the manual page

  • Maintenance & Update 

    Enter for updating and Factory Reset. See Software Update for more information.

The Web Monitors first section is the Live View. This area contains live position information, status, battery levels and the stage view. The view looks similar to the Live Tab in the zactrack App.

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Expand the left side to use all associated Actors and Fixtures.

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By clicking the device, more information becomes available.

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Tap the gear icon in the top right corner to change settings.

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  • Actors 

    Activate and deactivate Actors View

  • Smooth Positions 

    It is poosible to see the raw positions instead of the Smooth Position

  • Actor Position Labels 

    See the XYZ coordinates

  • Individual Tracker Positions 

    In case of merged Trackers, it is possible to show individual Positions

  • Traces 

    A Trace is the historic course of an Actor.

  • Anchors 

    Show Anchors

  • Calibration Points 

    Show Calibration Points

  • Labels 

    Show Labels

  • Background Image 

    Show an individual uploaded background image

  • Legend 

    Show the Legend

  • Scale Bar 

    Show a scale bar

As in the App there is information about Main / Backup by pressing the Main / Backup icon in the top right corner.

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The second tab next to the Live view is the Diagnostics Tab.

  • Anchor Link 

    The Anchor Link gives information about the connection between the Anchors.

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  • Tracker Link 

    The Tracker Link shows information from each tracker to all Anchors.

  • Analyzer 

    System informations, refresh rates, System load

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  • Data Collection 

    To create a position report it is necessary to first create a data collection. See PDF Report for more information.

  • Reports 

    Generate a PDF Report. See PDF Report for more information.

    Warning

    Due to the work load, generating a report can cause tracking issues. Don't create a report during a show.

  • Info 

    Current version, License, Show Name, etc.

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A good way for trouble shooting is creating a PDF Report. This report will collect a complete ranging profile of an Actor. With the generated PDF it is possible to get a better understanding of the system behaviour.

Note

A lot of experience is needed to understand such a report.

Generating a PDF Report

Access the Web Monitor via the IP Adress of the server in a browser.

Note

There are 2 possible Reports: Position Report or Range Report

  1. Data Collection 

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  2. PDF Generator 

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Here are some tips for data interpretation.

  • Range Report

    A Range Report collects every single range from Anchor to Tracker. No Position is calculated. This Report helps to see single reflections of an Anchor.

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  • Position Report

    A position report creates a lot more data for analysis. See Position Report for more infomation.

This report is always for a single tracker. It is possible to select multiple trackers.

  • Time Series Overview 

    Time Series Overview has a complete splitted view of XYZ points. Single points without a course are an indication of bad resolution in an axis. The second diagram shows the complete Path with a Mean Absolute Error.

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  • Position Loss Heatmap 

    This Map shows points with position losses.

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  • Anchor Usage Heatmap 

    This map shows the used anchors at every single point.

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    Note

    In larger areas and due to the redundance it is possible to not have all anchors at all points.

  • Individual Anchor Usage Heatmaps 

    This diagram shows a Postion Quality Index for every single Anchor. The used Anchor is highlited in the map.

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  • Individual Anchor Variance 

    This diagram shows the calculated position in red. A single range from one Anchor is shown in blue. Therefore every single Anchor has one Diagram.

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Position Range Report Issue Examples

Here are some examples for obvious issues.

  • Individual Anchor Variance 

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    Here is an example of a wrongly measured Anchor. In the top right corner a picture of a shifted blue line is seen. The Anchor collects correct ranges but its own position is wrong. The spikes are reflections.

  • Individal Anchor Usage Heatmap 

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    There is a Problem with the Anchor in the bottom row at the right side. The position Quality is noticeably bad. This can be a wrongly measured anchor or a permanent reflection.

  • Time Series Overview 

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    Complete position loss.