2.3
USB3 Connections and SkLineScan Software Installation
This section is a quick reference for installing the SkLineScan adjustment and configuration software and
to set up the USB3 camera driver. SkLineScan and the SkLineScan manual is provided for download on the
Schäfter + Kirchhoff website under http://www.sukhamburg.com/support.html. It is also part of the fee-based
software development kit SK91USB3-WIN.
Step 1: Install SkLineScan. The setup program will
automatically install the Schaefter+Kirchhoff
USB3 Line Scan Camera Driver.
SkLineScan Installation and Automatic Camera Driver Installation
Prior to the installation, power on the PC (not the camera) and unpack the downloaded zip-file to a temporary
folder. Alternatively, if your installation medium is a CD, insert the disk to the drive.
The autostart function may launch the setup program automatically from CD. Otherwise, look for one of these
installation files:
SkLineScan-USB3-Win_x64.msi
SkLineScan-USB3-Win_x86.msi
Then start the applicable installation file manually. This will set up the Schäfter+Kirchhoff SkLineScan camera
control and adjustment tool as well as the USB3 Line Scan Camera Driver.
SkLineScan Start-up
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Start SkLineScan.
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A start-up dialog box pops up and
displays the connected camera(s) that
have been automatically detected. It
also indicates the active USB standard. The optimum
performance is provided by USB 3.0.
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The camera LED changes from red to green color light.
Camera Setup
Use the Setup dialog for
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activating/deactivating a connected USB3 camera
(activated device is ticked)
•
changing the pixel frequency
•
setting the bit depth of the video signal to 8 or 12-bit
In USB 2.0 mode the lower pixel frequency and 8-bit video
signal is recommended
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Step 2: Plug in the USB3 connection cable to the
camera. if appropriate switch on the external
power supply.
Step 3: Start the SkLineScan program.
SK91USB3-Win_x64.msi
SK91USB3-Win_x86.msi
SkLineScan Setup dialog
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