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The XML is automatically read from the camera and CamExpert will use it to set up the panes
detailing the configurable functionality of the camera.
The two CamExpert instances can now be used to set up the camera and frame grabber for
capturing the first images.
Establishing Data Integrity
Use the camera's internal triggering. This will allow initial imaging with a static object and
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no encoder input will be required.
Enable the camera to output a test pattern.
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Use a frame grabber CamExpert instance to capture, display, and analyze the test pattern
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image to verify the integrity of the connection. If the test pattern is not correct, check the
cable connections and the frame grabber setup.
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Disable the test pattern output.
Install & Configure Frame Grabber & Software
We recommend the Teledyne DALSA XTIUM frame grabber, or equivalent, described in detail on
the teledynedalsa.com site here. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.
A GenICam compliant XML device description file is embedded within the camera firmware allowing
for GenICam compliant applications to recognize the camera's capabilities immediately after
connection. Installing Sapera LT gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GenICam compliant
application.
Using Sapera CamExpert
CamExpert is the camera GUI supported by the Sapera library. When used with a Linea CLHS
camera, CamExpert allows the user to test all camera operating modes.
In addition, CamExpert can be used to save the camera's user settings configurations to the
camera. Or save multiple configurations as individual camera parameter files on the host system
(*.ccf). CamExpert can also be used to upgrade the camera's software.
An important component of CamExpert is its live acquisition display window. This window allows
the user to immediately verify the timing or control parameters without needing to run a separate
acquisition program.
To control the camera and frame grabber settings, the user must open two instances of
CamExpert—one is used to control the frame grabber features and as a display window. The
second instance is used to control the camera features.
For context sensitive help, click on the
parameter.
A short description of the configuration parameter will be shown in a popup. Click on the
button to open the help file for more descriptive information on CamExpert.
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button and then click on a camera configuration
Linea CLHS Series Camera
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