--- title: "Example Vicon Valkyrie systems" canonical: "https://help.vicon.com/space/Valkyrie/1746716/Example%20Vicon%20Valkyrie%20systems" format: markdown --- The following topics give examples of various Vicon Valkyrie systems, from a basic system to a system where legacy components are combined with Valkyrie components. > Macro (scroll-ignore) > > > ℹ️ **Note** > > ℹ️ The following system configurations were current at the time of publication, but may now have been superseded. For up-to-date information or further guidance, visit the [Valkyrie system diagrams](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Connect/pages/1610501) page and the [PC specifications](https://help.vicon.com/space/PCSPEC/8585218/Vicon+PC+specifications) page on the Vicon website or contact [Vicon Support](mailto:support@vicon.com). > Macro (scroll-only) > > > ℹ️ **Note** > > ℹ️ The following system configurations were current at the time of publication, but may now have been superseded. For up-to-date information or further guidance, visit the Valkyrie system diagrams page in the [Setup and Connectivity documentation](https://help.vicon.com/space/Connect) and the [PC specifications](https://help.vicon.com/space/PCSPEC/8585218/Vicon+PC+specifications) page on the Vicon website or contact [Vicon Support](mailto:support@vicon.com). > Macro (scroll-pagebreak) > Macro (anchor) ## Basic Valkyrie system (up to 8 Valkyrie cameras) The simplest Vicon Valkyrie system consists of between 1–8 Valkyrie cameras, an Ethernet switch (normally PoE++), and a host PC (for descriptions of these components, see [Vicon Valkyrie system components](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1742689)). This diagram shows an example of a basic system. ![image](media://16b03767-12f0-4e3e-9d61-798cb6b705d6) For further details on setting up this type of system, see [Set up a basic Vicon Valkyrie system](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1737097). > Macro (scroll-pagebreak) > Macro (anchor) ## Basic Valkyrie system with a Vicon Lock When a Vicon Lock is added to the system, it enables analog capture (Lock Lab only), synchronization of output devices, interfacing with remote triggering devices, and synchronization to genlock/timecode video sources (Lock Studio only), as well as VESA stereo video sources. This diagram shows an example of a basic system of up to eight Valkyrie cameras with a Lock Lab to connect third-party analog devices. As in the [Basic system](#SimpleValkyrieSys), the cameras are connected to a simple switch (see [Switches in Valkyrie systems](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1758152/Understand+when+additional+switches+are+required)) and in this system, the Lock Lab is also connected to the same switch. ![image](media://790e85ff-bd6f-4491-beee-03acb073b5b6) For more information on this type of system, see [Add a Vicon Lock to a basic Valkyrie system](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1754817). > Macro (scroll-pagebreak) > Macro (anchor) ## Vicon Valkyrie system with up to 80 cameras and a Lock The following diagram shows a system for up to 80 Valkyrie cameras, with more PoE++ switches and a Vicon Lock Lab added via a Lock power switch (see [Switches in Valkyrie systems](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1758152/Understand+when+additional+switches+are+required)). Other current Vicon Locks can be added in the same way. ![image](media://72d8a688-6149-496b-b310-668c64d483a4) In a system that requires more than one Ethernet switch and includes up to 80 Valkyrie cameras: - The sync source camera (the one that outputs the Vicon Ethernet sync packet) is attached to the primary Ethernet switch, which is the switch that is connected to the host PC (in the above system, it is a data switch). For an explanation of the types of switches that can be included in a Valkyrie system see [Switches in Valkyrie systems](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1758152/Understand+when+additional+switches+are+required). - To ensure correct synchronization of your system when multiple Ethernet switches are used, you must either add a Lock to the primary Ethernet switch (ie, the switch that is connected to the PC), or ensure that a camera connected to the primary Ethernet switch is selected in the Vicon application software to be the sync source. - In the above example, the Lock is the sync source and is connected via a Lock switch to a data switch, which is the primary switch. - Up to 8 Valkyrie cameras can be connected to the power switch and up to 10 power switches can connect to the data switch. Remember that, when you connect switches, one uplink port is taken on each switch in connecting the two, as shown in the diagram. > Macro (scroll-pagebreak) > Macro (anchor) ## Valkyrie system that meets EN 60601 standards for medical compliance The following diagram shows a system that meets EN 60601 standards for medical compliance and therefore includes an isolation transformer between the mains power supply and the Ethernet switches. As in the previous example, this diagram shows a system with up to 8 Valkyrie cameras per power switch and up to 10 power switches per data switch, using the 10 GB uplink and direct attach cable to connect power switches to the data switch.  > ⚠️ **Important**: If your system must meet EN 60601 standards for medical compliance, ensure that you have received from Vicon the appropriate number of isolation transformers for your system (**one for each 24 cameras or 4 Ethernet switches**). As shown in the diagram, you must connect the isolation transformer between the mains power supply and the Ethernet switches. ![image](media://033f713a-1664-475d-a951-498aee8b3c32) > Macro (scroll-pagebreak) > Macro (anchor) ## Vicon Valkyrie system with up to 160 cameras and a Lock The following diagram shows a system for up to 160 Valkyrie cameras, with more PoE++ switches and a Vicon Lock Lab added via a Lock switch. ![image](media://e8cfcd77-5fe4-4f75-b04c-72f2f9bce20c) In a system that requires more than one Ethernet switch and includes up to 160 Valkyrie cameras: - To ensure correct synchronization of your system, you must either: - Connect a Lock to the primary switch (ie, the switch that is connected to the PC). or - Ensure that a camera connected to the primary switch is selected in the Vicon application software to be the sync source. In the above example, the Lock is the sync source and is connected via a Lock switch to a data switch, which is the primary switch. For an explanation of the types of switches that can be included in a Valkyrie system, see [Switches in Valkyrie systems](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1758152/Understand+when+additional+switches+are+required). - If a camera is the sync source (the one that outputs the Vicon Ethernet sync packet), ensure it is connected to the primary switch, which is the switch that connects to the host PC (in the above system, it is a data switch). - Up to 8 Valkyrie cameras can connect to the power switch and up to 10 power switches can connect to the data switch. Remember that, when you connect switches, one port is taken on each switch in connecting the two, as shown in the diagram. > Macro (anchor) ## Valkyrie system with a Vicon Lock and FLIR camera This diagram shows a simple Valkyrie system with a supported FLIR camera (Teledyne FLIR Blackfly S) connected via a Vicon Lock Lab. Optical data and data from the FLIR camera is routed separately. ![image](media://deb882b8-8dab-4d39-b492-97936adaa382) For more information on this type of system, see [Add supported FLIR cameras to a Vicon Valkyrie system](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1753957). > Macro (scroll-pagebreak) > Macro (anchor) ## Mixed Vicon Valkyrie system (with Vantage) A mixed Vicon Valkyrie system contains components from older Vicon camera systems. An example mixed Valkyrie system, with Valkyrie cameras connected to power switches, a primary Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet switch, Vantage cameras, and a Vicon Lock is shown in the following diagram. ![image](media://b7f7fc4a-dbae-48ed-89b8-b0436887462a) For details on setting up a Vicon Valkyrie system that is integrated with a Vantage system, see [Set up a mixed Valkyrie system with Vantage or Vero cameras](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1770423). For further help with connecting large numbers of Valkyrie cameras into a Vantage system, contact [Vicon Support](https://www.vicon.com/support).