Setting The Camera Parameters; Connection To The Computer - FLIR X6520sc Series User Manual

6 Installing the camera
6.3.2.4 Adjusting the camera focus
Note Do not touch the lens surface when you adjust the camera focus. If this happens,
clean the lens according to the instructions in section 12.1.2 Infrared lens, page 61.
Camera focus can be done manually by rotating the focus ring on the lens:
• For far focus, rotate the focus ring counterclockwise (looking at the front of the lens).
• For near focus, rotate the focus ring clockwise (looking at the front of the lens).
For some lenses, you can also adjust the camera focus by doing the following:
• Using the focus control buttons on the LCD screen (see Figure 6.1 LCD touch screen.,
page 16).
• Using the focus control buttons in ResearchIR Max.
6.3.2.5 Autofocus
The FLIR X6520sc features powerful and fast autofocus using the USL technology in
lenses with a bayonet mount.
Note Autofocus is not available in lenses with an M80 mount and not in all lenses with
a bayonet mount.
Autofocus can be started by:
• Using the autofocus button on the LCD screen (see Figure 6.1 LCD touch screen.,
page 16).
• Using the autofocus button in ResearchIR Max.
• Using the infrared remote controller (see section 7.4 Infrared remote, page 34).
6.3.2.6 Using an extension ring
Note
• The detector is a very sensitive sensor. It must not be directed toward strong visible
light, e.g., sunlight.
• Do not touch the lens surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the lens
according to the instructions in section 12.1.2 Infrared lens, page 61.
• Using extension rings requires a good understanding of their radiometric effects and
the resulting measurement errors. The Infrared Training Center (ITC) offers courses
and training. For more information on any training you require, contact your FLIR sales
representative or ITC at www.infraredtraining.com.
Extension rings can be added between the camera and the infrared lens in order to
change the minimum focus distance and thus the field of view of the camera. It is possi-
ble to use more than one extension ring at the same time.
Refer to the specification sheet for your infrared lens for available extension ring sizes
and other data.
Depending on the extension ring, automatic lens identification may not function. This
means you must manually select the measurement configuration using the FLIR Re-
searchIR Max software.

6.4 Setting the camera parameters

6.4.1 Connection to the computer

The camera can be connected to a computer using either Camera Link or GigE.
Although it is possible to use both interfaces in parallel, only one of these should be used
send commands to the camera. The second computer should be used only to retrieve
images.
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