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Teledyne FLIR A38 Series User Manual (168 pages)

Brand: Teledyne | Category: IP Camera | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
4
Figures
8
Tables
10
Notice to User
11
Disposal of Electronic Waste
11
Training
11
Documentation Updates
11
Note about Authoritative Versions
11
Customer Help
12
General
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Submitting a Question
12
Downloads
12
Flir A68/A38 Series Overview
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Description
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Key Features
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Teledyne DALSA Development Software
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Model Part Numbers
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FLIR A68 Part Numbers
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FLIR A38 Part Numbers
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Table 1: Teledyne DALSA Development Software
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Export Controls
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Flir A68/A38 Series Specifications
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Table 2: FLIR A68/A38 Series Specifications
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A68/A38 Series Emi, Shock and Vibration Certifications
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Table 3: FLIR A68/A38 Series EMI, Shock and Vibration Certifications
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Gige Vision Interface
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Gige Vision Sapera Application Description
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Figure 1: Gige Application Architecture
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Gige Network Adapter Overview
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PAUSE Frame Support
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Computer Requirements for Flir A68/A38 Series
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Host PC System
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Software Requirements
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Ethernet Switch Requirements for FLIR A68/A38 Series
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Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements
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Introduction to Microbolometers
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Emissivity
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Table 4: Emissivity Values for Common Materials
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Quick Start Guide
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Connecting the Flir A68/A38 Series Gige Vision Camera
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FLIR A68/A38 Series Power Specifications
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Steps for Camera Startup
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Table 5: FLIR A68/A38 Series Power Specifications
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FLIR A68/A38 Series Connectors
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Preventing Operational Faults Due to ESD
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Figure 2: FLIR A68/A38 Series- Rear View
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A68/A38 IP Configuration Sequence
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Camera Connection Setup
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Displaying Images
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Table 6: Bit Range for 16-Bit Image Display
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Table 7: Image Display Using Different 8-Bit Ranges
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Controlling A68/A38 Using the Sapera Lt Api
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Features and Configuration Options
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Heat Sinks
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Adjusting the Lens Focus
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Figure 3: Lens Lockdown Screws
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Led Indicators
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FLIR A68/A38 Series LED States
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Figure 4: FLIR A68/A38 Series LED Startup Sequence
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Table 8: FLIR A68/A38 Series LED States
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Fixed Pattern Noise Correction
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Target Mode
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Saving Fixed Pattern Noise Calibration
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Performing Manual FPN Correction with Internal Shutter
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Figure 5: FPN Compensation Mode
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Performing Manual FPN Correction with External Shutter
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Figure 6: Performing FPN Correction
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Figure 7: Faulty FPN Calibration
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FPN Correction Using Triggered Acquisition
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Automatic FPN Calibration
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Performing Calibration of the Supplemental FPN Correction Table
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Radiometry
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Converting Pixel Values to Temperatures
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Mounting and Thermal Considerations
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Figure 8: Color Map Overlay
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Figure 9: Mechanical Camera Interface (Left) Used for Thermal Coupling During Mounting
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Figure 10: Camera Mounted on Tripod
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Figure 11: Camera Schematic Showing Flux Contribution: Red = Internal Housing Contribution, Green = Useful IR Flux Part Coming from the Scene through the Lens
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Figure 12: Influence of Airflow on Temperature Accuracy
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Using Enclosures
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Figure 13: Camera in Enclosure Configuration (with and W/O Window)
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Figure 14: Temperature Accuracy Improvement Using an Enclosure
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Radiometric Calibration
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Figure 15: Gain Feature for External Optic Adjustment
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Figure 16: Radiometric Offset Correction Feature
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Figure 17: Temperature Accuracy (25°C & 40°C Target Objects) Using 35°C External
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Figure 18: Overlay Feature Setup for External Reference
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Figure 19: Radiometry Features Setup for External Reference
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Overlays
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Figure 20: Overlays
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Related Gige Vision Features
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False Color Mapping
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Figure 21: Fire Color Map
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Figure 22: Fire Color Map Range Overlay
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Metadata
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Pixel Polarity
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Figure 23: Pixel Polarity
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Defective Pixel Correction
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Figure 24: Defective Pixel Map
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Figure 25: File Access Control
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Median Filter
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Figure 26: Median Filter
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Contrast Enhancement
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Contrast Mode
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Figure 27: Contrast Enhancement Mapping 16-Bit to 8-Bit
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Figure 28: Dynamic Adaptive Image Enhancement
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Table 9: Image Enhancement Dynamic Adaptive Contrast Examples
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Figure 29: Contrast Enhancement Maximum Gain
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Table 10: Maximum Gain off Example
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Table 11: Maximum Gain Setting Examples
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Figure 30: Fixed Adaptive Image Enhancement
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Table 12: Maximum Gain Setting 0.5 Example
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Figure 31: Fixed Adaptive Brightness Setting
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Figure 32: Fixed Adaptive Brightness Setting Example
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Table 13: Sample 16-Bit Image
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Table 14: Static Contrast Mode Example
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Camera Synchronization
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Slave Configuration with External Input Frame Trigger
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Slave Configuration with PTP Trigger
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Master Configuration with Output Pulses
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Related Gige Vision Features
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External Trigger
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Sensor Readout Alignment Mode
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Figure 33: External Trigger Wave Diagram: Free-Running
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Figure 34: External Trigger Wave Diagram: Frame-On-Demand
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Precision Time Protocol
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PTP Synchronization
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Hardware Considerations
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PTP Configuration Features
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Internal Test Pattern Generator
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A68/A38 Test Patterns
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Figure 35: Horizontal Ramp Test Pattern
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Figure 36: Vertical Ramp Test Pattern
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Figure 37: Diagonal Ramp Test Pattern
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Figure 38: File Access Control Dialog
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Temperature Sensors
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Error Log File
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Related Gige Vision Features
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Figure 39: File Access Control Dialog
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Operational Reference
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Using Aflir A68/A38 Series Camera with Sapera Api
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Network and Computer Overview
91
Installing Sapera LT
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Camera Firmware Updates
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Firmware Via Linux or Third-Party Tools
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Gige Server Verification
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Gige Server Status
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Figure 40: Gige Server Tray Icon
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Figure 41: Gige Pop-Up Menu
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Table 15: Gige Server Tray Icon States
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Optimizing the Network Adapter Used with A68/A38
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Quick Test with Camexpert (Windows)
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Figure 42: Gige Vision Device Status
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About the Device User ID
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Figure 43: Sapera Camexpert
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Using Camexpert with A68/A38 Cameras
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Camexpert Panes
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Table 16: Camexpert Display Pane Control Buttons
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Figure 44: Sapera Camexpert GUI Layout
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Camera Information Category
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Figure 45: Camexpert Camera Information Category
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Camera Information Feature Descriptions
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Table 17: Camera Information Feature Descriptions
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Power-Up Configuration Dialog
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Figure 46: Power-Up Configuration Dialog
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Image Format Controls Category
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Image Format Controls Feature Descriptions
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Figure 47: Camexpert Image Format Controls
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Table 18: Image Format Controls Feature Descriptions
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Fpn Correction Category
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Figure 48: Camexpert FPN Correction Category
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FPN Correction Feature Descriptions
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Table 19: Image Processing Feature Descriptions
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Contrast / Brightness / Radiometry Category
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Contrast / Brightness / Radiometry Feature Descriptions
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Figure 49: Camexpert Contrast / Brightness/ Radiometry Category
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Table 20: Contrast / Brightness /Radiometry Feature Descriptions
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Image Processing Category
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Image Processing Feature Descriptions
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Figure 50: Camexpert Image Processing Category
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Table 21: Image Processing Feature Descriptions
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Overlay Control Category
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Overlay Feature Descriptions
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Figure 51: Camexpert Overlay Category
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Table 22: Overlay Feature Descriptions
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Acquisition Control Category
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Acquisition Control Feature Descriptions
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Figure 52: Camexpert Acquisition Control
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Table 23: Acquisition Control Feature Descriptions
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Features that Cannot be Changed During a Transfer
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Trigger Control Features Category
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Trigger Controls Feature Descriptions
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Figure 53: Camexpert Trigger Control Features Category
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Table 24: Trigger Control Controls Feature Descriptions
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Examples Using Timestamp Modulo Event for Acquisitions
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I/O Controls Category
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I/O Controls Feature Descriptions
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Figure 54: Camexpert I/O Controls Category
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Table 25: I/O Controls Feature Descriptions
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Event Control Category
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Event Control Feature Descriptions
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Figure 55: Camexpert Event Control Category
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Table 26: Event Control Feature Descriptions
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Overview of Precision Time Protocol Mode (IEEE 1588)
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User Set Control Category
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User Set Control Feature Descriptions
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Figure 56: Camexpert User Set Control Category
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Table 27: User Set Control Feature Descriptions
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Metadata Controls Category
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Metadata Controls Feature Descriptions
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Figure 57: Camexpert Metadata Controls
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Table 28: Metadata Controls Feature Descriptions
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Gige Vision Transport Layer Category
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Figure 58: Camexpert Gige Vision Transport Layer Category
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Table 29: Gige Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions
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Gige Vision Host Control Category
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File Access Control Category
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Figure 59: Camexpert File Access Control Category
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Table 30: File Access Control Feature Descriptions
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Figure 60: Camexpert File Access Control Category
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Technical Specifications
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Mechanical Specifications
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FLIR A68/A38 Series with M25 Lens Mount
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Figure 61: FLIR A68/A38 Series with M25 Lens Mount (MM Units)
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Additional Notes on A68/A38 Identification and Mechanical
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Connectors
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10-Pin I/O Connector Details
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Table 31: Samtec 10-Pin Connector Pin Assignment
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Input Signal Electrical Specifications
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Power over Ethernet (Poe) Support
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Output Signals Electrical Specifications
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Additional Reference Information
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I/O Mating Connector Sources
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Ruggedized Rj45 Ethernet Cables
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Figure 62: Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cable with Thumbscrews
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Sensor Handling Instructions
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Cleaning the Sensor Window
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Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor
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Declarations of Conformity
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FCC Statement of Conformance
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EU and UKCA Declaration of Conformity
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Troubleshooting
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Overview
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Quick Recovery Guide
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General Troubleshooting for Flir A68/A38 Series
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Error Log File
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Power Failure During a Firmware Update-Now What
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Power Supply Problems
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Camera Is Functional, but Image Has no Contents
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Flir A68/A38 Series Troubleshooting
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Gige Server Status
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Table 32: Gige Server Tray Icon States
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Problem Type Summary
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Acquisition Error Without Timeout Messages
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Figure 63: Random Bad Data or Noise Example
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Cabling and Communication Problems
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Verifying Network Parameters
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Internal Shutter Problems
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