Configuring The Camera With The Camera Configuration Tool (Cct+) - Basler A102K User Manual

Configuring the Camera
4.1 Configuring the Camera with the Camera
Configuration Tool (CCT+)
The camera configuration tool CCT+ 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 CCT+, click Start, click Basler Vision Technologies, and then click CCT+
(default installation).
The Basler CCT+ window is displayed.
4.1.2 Closing the Configuration Tool
Close the CCT+ 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 3.11). The CCT+ is
used to view the present settings for the parameters in the Work Set or to change the settings.
When the CCT+ is opened and a port is selected, it queries the camera and displays a list of the
current settings for the parameters in the Work Set. The camera parameter names always appear
in the left column of the list. The current setting for each parameter appears in the right column.
If you make a change to one of the settings, that change will instantly be transmitted from the
CCT+ to the camera's Work Set. Because the parameters in the Work Set control the current
operation of the camera, you will see an immediate change in the camera's operation.
The CCT+ only uses the camera port when it is actually changing a setting. After the setting has
been transmitted, the port becomes free again and can be accessed by any other programming
tool.
The CCT+ will not automatically update the displayed settings when a camera setting is changed
using another tool, when power to the camera is switched off and on, or when the connected
camera is exchanged while the CCT+ is displaying the camera settings. In these cases, the
Refresh button in the top right corner of the CCT+ window can be used to update the display to
show the current settings for the parameters in the Work Set.
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