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Validity This QuickStart Guide is valid for the following Goldeye CL models: Model Order codes Sensor Goldeye CL-008: 4168xxx InGaAs FPA 320 x 256 All standard and customized models 6168xxx Goldeye CL-032: 4168xxx InGaAs FPA 636 x 508 All standard and customized models...
Shipping contents • Goldeye CL camera • Goldeye CL Cameras Quickstart Guide What else do you need? Document/Information Document Goldeye G/CL https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical- Technical Manual documentation/goldeye-gcl-documentation.html Goldeye G/CL Features https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical- reference documentation/goldeye-gcl-documentation.html Frame grabber installation The frame grabber software installation guide is provided guide by the frame grabber manufacturer.
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Accessories Note for the accessories listed below it is assumed that a suitable power supply is available. I/O cable with Hirose 12-pin connector (not for models with Cool housing). Length 2 m 10 m Order code 2814 2815 2817 2818 Power cable with Hirose 4-pin connector (for Cool models only).
Contacting Allied Vision Website To directly contact Allied Vision with any enquiry, go to: https://www.alliedvision.com/en/meta-header/contact To find an Allied Vision office or distribution partner, go to: https://www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/where-we-are Phone and E-mail For all camera-related queries contact us at support@alliedvision.com For all general inquiries, contact us at info@alliedvision.com...
Compliance, safety, and intended use For customers in Europe Allied Vision has demonstrated the fulfillment of the requirements relating to the Goldeye G/CL camera family. • Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility) • Directive 2011/65/EU, incl. amendment 2015/863/EU (RoHS) Directive 2012/19/EU ...
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against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Avoid electromagnetic interferences For all power and interface connections, use shielded cables only. Please use cables recommended by Allied Vision. Camera applications and intended use General use • The user is responsible for operating the camera within the specifications defined in the user guide, and within appropriate environmental conditions and technical prerequisites, to ensure trouble-free camera operation.
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Usage of the software is solely the responsibility of the user. • The camera must not be opened. For all repair tasks, contact Allied Vision or one of Allied Vision's authorized representatives. • Observe the intended use. The camera must only be used for purposes that are in conformity with the stated intended use.
Overview of installation Complete the steps listed below to successfully install your Goldeye CL camera. 1. Install a frame grabber card 2. Install the frame grabber software 3. Install Vimba SDK plus corresponding viewers 4. Connect to the frame grabber card and ensure that the camera is powered 5.
Installing a frame grabber For the installation of a frame grabber, the computer must meet the minimum system requirements of the frame grabber. Find the requirements in the technical manual of the frame grabber. Refer also to the frame grabber installation manual provided by the manufacturer regarding installation details.
For Cool models, use the 4-pin Hirose connector. A 1 Hz steady red-green flashing of the Camera Link status LED indicates the boot phase. A camera power adapter for the Goldeye CL series is available from Allied Vision.
Connecting to the host computer To connect the camera to the host computer, use a Camera Link cable with an SDR-26 connector for the camera side. To retrieve information about the required connector type for the frame grabber (either MDR-26 or SDR-26), refer to the frame grabber manual. Launch the applications 1.
Grabbing images To grab images, use the viewer application provided by the frame grabber manufacturer. It is necessary to configure the viewer application regarding the incoming image format, width, height, and tap geometry of the camera. To start image acquisition, refer to the frame grabber manual. Advanced camera control To learn about using custom applications and the frame grabber transport layer, refer to the Goldeye G/CL Technical manual.
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