Overview

The Trackman Portable system can control external SpeedCam Pro cameras to automatically capture high-speed video of pitching/batting practice together with Trackman data. The camera system is fully managed via the Trackman Baseball application, and videos are automatically transferred to the App for playback within seconds after each pitch/hit. You do not need any additional personnel to trigger the camera, and videos are automatically synchronized to the Trackman cloud enabling access and download to other iPads at different locations. Videos are also available programmatically via the Trackman API for integration with external systems and data pipelines. 

To turn the camera off, use the touch display and navigate to: System > Power Off. Do not use the power button to turn the camera off. 

SpeedCam Pro Details

Supported version:

System Software version v1.4.863
System version 2025/02/28 (2025/03/13)
Camera Firmware version: 12.00.0D

Purchasing info:

For information about the SpeedCam Pro and how to purchase, please use the below contact information:
Matt Kearney - matt@expertdigitalimaging.com

Camera spec sheet – SpeedCam Pro Data Sheet (attached below)

Recommended Router

GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext.

Tested Firmware version: 4.3.25

Purchase links below:

• Amazon
• GL.iNet Store

This setup guide explains how to install the necessary software, configure your camera to work with Trackman, and how to operate the system during a practice session. 

1.1 Install the required camera software

Your SpeedCam Pro camera will be shipped with the latest version of camera software for the B1 integration. If there are future updates to the integration, you may be required to update the software on your SpeedCam Pro. The update process is detailed below:

1. Power on your SpeedCam Pro camera by holding the power button for 4 seconds
2. Put the latest software file on a USB thumb drive
3. Once the camera is powered up, plug the USB thumb drive into the camera
4. On the touch display, navigate to System > Advanced > Updates
5. Tap on the ‘Update Software’ button
6. Once the camera finishes installing the update file, a prompt will appear and allow you to reboot the camera
7. Once the camera has rebooted, you have completed the software installation

1.2 Configure your camera & WiFi router to connect to a Trackman B1

• OPTION A: GL-AR300M16-Ext with external antenna WiFi router. We have found this to be a more reliable and better-performing WiFi router when on the field.
• OPTION B: Connect your B1 and your SpeedCam Pro to an existing internal/facility network.

Follow one of the below options:

1. 1.2.1 OPTION A - Configure GL AR-300M16-Ext

   To ensure the best possible Data transfer when using this setup, the various components must be connected to the GL AR router as shown below:  

   

   In short, the GL AR router will extend the B1 network with a distinct SSID and all other units (Highspeed cameras, iPads, iPhones) will connect to the GL AR routers WiFi SSID.

   1. Connect the USB cable between the camera and GL AR-300M (to power the WiFi router) but do not connect the ethernet cable yet. Power ON the camera (which will power on the WiFi router). 
   2. Power on your B1 unit
   3. On your laptop/iPad connect to the GL AR-300M WiFi SSID via the wireless connection menu (default WiFi SSID and password is on the back of the WiFi router) 
      • If you can’t connect to the routers WiFi SSID, reset the router by holding down the reset button for 10 seconds. 
      • Wait for the lights to be: Green, Off, Red. If you don’t see the default WiFi SSID restart the router. 
   4. Open a web browser and go to 192.168.8.1 (default WiFi router IP address) and follow the initial screens to select the language and define an admin password. 
   5. Go to Wireless and change the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) to something distinguishable - for example "TMBXXX-SCP" (TMBXXX being the serial number for the connected B1). 
   6. Reboot the router and connect to the newly named Wi-Fi.
   7. Open a web browser and go to 192.168.8.1 and login with the admin password defined in step 4. 
   8. Go to Network > Network mode and change mode to become an Extender, then click Next.
   9. On the Join WiFi popup screen, you will select your B1 WiFi SSID and enter the WiFi password of the B1. Then click ‘Apply’. 
   10. Once the process finishes, the router will reboot itself. Wait for the router to power up.
   11. Connect the Ethernet cable between the camera and WiFi router's LAN port.

1. 1.2.2 OPTION B – Internal/facility network - Ethernet/Hardwired

   1. Connect your SpeedCam Pro via Ethernet to your corporate network or hardwire your B1 to your internal network
      • The B1 supports UPnP for hardline ethernet connections. No additional setup is required when hardwiring your B1 to an internal network. 

   2. Determine the IP address of your SpeedCam Pro by using the touchscreen on the backside of the camera. 

      • System > Remote Control
      • On this screen you will see ‘Camera IP: ###.###.#.##’
   3. Reconfigure your B1 to become a WiFi-client of your corporate Network:
      • Select the upper right menu -> Trackman  and scroll down to the "Wireless Connection" section and select "Change connection mode"
      • Follow the prompts to configure your B1 to be a WiFi client 
   4. Launch the Trackman App and connect to the B1 as you would normally do.

1. 1.3 Start a Practice session with SpeedCam Pro and Trackman

   1. Power on the B1.
   2. Connect the camera to WiFi router via USB cable which provides power to the router.
   3. Power on the camera. If you are using the GL AR-300M15-Ext follow the steps below: 
      • Connect the camera to WiFi router via USB cable which provides power to the router.  
      • Wait for ~45 seconds to allow the camera and router to connect. You may see a flashing red light on the WiFi router (GL AR-300M).
      • Connect the Ethernet cable between WiFi router LAN port and camera and wait for 2 solid green lights and one flashing light on the router. 
   4. On The SpeedCam Pro touch screen, select System > Remote Control and wait for the ip-adress to settle. 
   5. Open the iPad settings App and connect the WiFi with the SSID:
      • If you use GL AR-300M16-Ext connect to the router's WiFi SSID ("TMBXXX-SCP")
      • If you use a corporate network use that SSID 

   6. Launch the Trackman App and tap on the camera icon in the upper right corner next to the B1 status and press "manage cameras". This will open the B1 Camera Manager: 
       

      

       

   7. Tap on ‘Add camera’ then select ‘SpeedCam Pro’ 
   8. This will open the Detect cameras page. Your SpeedCam Pro should automatically show up here for you to select. 
      • If it does not, go to Enter IP address and input the IP address of the camera. You can find this IP address by using the touch display on the camera: System > Remote Control 

   9. Once you are connected to the camera, you can configure the camera settings: 

      

       

   10. Tap on ‘Next’ when you have finished setting up the camera 
   11. This completes the camera connection in the app, and you can now calibrate the B1 and begin your session.

• SpeedCamPro Data Sheet.pdf500 KB