Configuring The Camera With The Camera Configuration Tool; Opening The Configuration Tool; Closing The Configuration Tool; Configuration Tool Basics - Basler A202K Manual

Configuring the Camera
4.1 Configuring the Camera with the Camera
Configuration Tool
The Camera Configuration Tool is a Windows
camera's settings. The tool communicates via the RS-644 serial connection in the Camera Link
interface between the frame grabber and the camera. The tool automatically generates the binary
programming commands that are described in Section 4.2. For instructions on installing the tool,
see the installation booklet that was shipped with the camera.
This manual assumes that you are familiar with Microsoft Windows and that you have a basic
knowledge of how to use programs. If not, please refer to your Microsoft Windows manual.

4.1.1 Opening the Configuration Tool

1. Make sure that the properties for the RS-644 serial port on your frame grabber are properly
configured and that the camera has power.
2. To start the Camera Configuration Tool, click Start, click Basler Vision Technologies, and
then click Camera Config Tool (default installation).
If start-up was successful, the Model Tab is displayed.
If start-up was not successful, the Connection Tab or a Select Camera dialog box will appear.
Refer to the Camera Configuration Tool Installation Guide for possible causes.

4.1.2 Closing the Configuration Tool

Close the Configuration Tool by clicking on the

4.1.3 Configuration Tool Basics

The RAM memory in the camera contains
the set of parameters that controls the
current operation of the camera. This set
of parameters is known as the Work Set
(see Section
Configuration Tool is used to view the
present settings for the parameters in the
Work Set or to change the settings. The
configuration
parameters
displays each related group on a tab. For
example, the Features Tab contains all of
the parameters related to the Area of
Interest feature, the Binning feature and
the Digital Shift feature.
When the configuration tool is opened, it
queries the camera and displays the
current settings for the parameters in the
Work Set.
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3.11). The Camera
tool organizes
into related groups
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Figure 4-1: Features Tab
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