Camera Hardware Interface; Installation Overview - Dalsa 4M30 User Manual

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Camera Hardware
Interface

2.1 Installation Overview

When setting up your camera, you should take the following steps:
This installation 1)
overview assumes you
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have not installed any
system components yet.
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You must also set up the other components of your system, including light sources,
camera mounts, computers, optics, encoders, and so on.
A note on Camera Link cable quality and length
The maximum allowable Camera Link cable length depends on the quality of the cable
used and the Camera Link strobe frequency. Cable quality degrades over time as the
cable is flexed. As the Camera Link strobe frequency is increased, the maximum
allowable cable length will decrease.
DALSA does not guarantee good imaging performance with low quality cables of any
length. In general, DALSA recommends the use of high quality cables in lengths less than
10 meters.
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Power down all equipment.
Following the manufacturer's instructions, install the frame grabber (if applicable). Be
sure to observe all static precautions.
Install any necessary imaging software.
Before connecting power to the camera, test all power supplies.
Inspect all cables and connectors prior to installation. Do not use damaged cables or
connectors. The camera may be damaged as a result.
Connect Camera Link and power cables.
After connecting cables, apply power to the camera.
Check the diagnostic LED. If the camera is operating correctly, the LED will flash for
approximately 30 seconds and then turn solid green. See 2.2.1 LED Status Indicator
for a description of LED states.
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