Tau ™ is a miniature infrared imaging core from FLIR Systems®. This Quick Start includes information required for first-time use of the Tau Camera. The FLIR website will have the newest version of this document as well as offer access to many other supplemental resources: http://www.flir.com/cvs/cores/resources/...
3.0 Basic Accessories The Tau Camera can be simply used with either the VPC Module Accessory (FLIR PN 421-0039-00) or the Camera Link Module Accessory (FLIR PN 421-0046-00). These accessories provide an easy way to evaluate the camera core and access analog and, in the case of the Camera Link Module, digital video during development.
Camera Link module uses M1.6 × 0.35 × 8 mm screws. Using longer screws could damage the camera. 2. Connect the analog video cable to the VPC or Camera Link Module on the back of the Tau Camera. There is an MCX mini coaxial connector on the back of the accessories. The opposite end of the cable has a standard coaxial connector.
PC using a USB cable and either the VPC or Camera Link Accessory Module. Please refer to the FLIR Camera Controller GUI User’s Guide for more details on functionality of the FLIR Camera Controller GUI and the Tau camera.
Tau Quick Start Guide 1. Run the FLIR Camera Controller GUI by clicking on the start menu and accessing Start→All The software may take up to 30 seconds to Programs→FLIR Systems→Camera Controller GUI. ( load the first time. 2. When the GUI first opens, it will display “Not Connected” on the bottom left. The first step is to connect to the camera.
Figure 8: FLIR Camera Controller GUI Status Tab – Connected 7. Use the Help Menu at the top to open the FLIR Camera Controller GUI User’s Manual or view camera version information.
4.4 Troubleshooting the FLIR Camera Controller GUI If the FLIR Camera Controller GUI does not link with the camera, you may see the popup shown below which indicates that the GUI has not been able to communicate with the camera.
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This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents pending. If you have q u e s t i o n s that are not covered in this ma n u a l , or need service, contact FLIR Commercial Systems Customer Support at 805.964.9797 for additional information prior t o returning a camera.
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