Dalsa ML Series User manual

Linea ML Color Cameras
ML-FC-08K10T, ML-FC-16K04T and ML-HC-16K10T
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industry-leading image sensors through powerful and sophisticated cameras, frame
grabbers, vision processors and software to easy-to-use vision appliances and custom vision
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Linea ML Color Cameras Contents 1
Contents
TABLES 3
FIGURES 4
THE LINEA ML COLOR CAMERA 5
DESCRIPTION 5
CAMERA HIGHLIGHTS 6
Key Features 6
Programmability 6
Applications 6
PART NUMBERS AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 7
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 7
Flash Memory Size 9
Certification & Compliance 9
CAMERA PIXEL ARRANGEMENT 10
CAMERA PROCESSING CHAIN 10
SUPPORTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS 10
GenICam™ 10
Camera Link HS 11
Data Cables 12
RESPONSIVITY 13
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 14
ML-FC-16K04T-00-R 15
ML-HC-16K10T-00-R 16
PRECAUTIONS 17
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor 17
INSTALL &CONFIGURE FRAME GRABBER &SOFTWARE 18
Using Sapera CamExpert 18
CamExpert Panes 19
SETTING UP FOR IMAGING 21
Powering the Camera 21
Power and GPIO Connections 22
External Input Electrical Characteristics 24
Establishing Camera Communications 25
Selecting the Data Format 25
Establishing Data Integrity 25
CAMERA PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES 26
SYNCHRONIZING TO OBJECT MOTION 26
Triggering the camera 26
Measuring Line Rate (Trigger) 27
Maximum Line Rate 27
Minimum Line Rate 27
Scan Direction 27
Relevant Feature: sensorScanDirectionSource, sensorScanDirection 27
Camera Orientation 29
Spatial Correction 30
Examples of color artifacts generated by a small encoder error: 31

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Parallax Correction: Using the Camera at Non-Perpendicular Angles to
the Object 32
ESTABLISHING THE DESIRED RESPONSE 34
Exposure Mode 34
Line Rate Jitter 34
Exposure Control 34
Relevant GenICam features: ExposureMode, exposureTimeSelector,
ExposureTime 34
Exposure Time Selector 35
Adjusting Responsivity 35
Image Response Uniformity 36
White Balancing 37
Adjusting Flat Field Calibration Coefficients 38
Saving & Loading a PRNU Set Only 38
Setting Custom Flat Field Coefficients 38
Flat Field Calibration Filter 39
Flat Field Calibration Region of Interest 39
IMAGE FILTERS 40
Kernels 40
Image Filter Contrast Ratio 40
BINNING 41
Using Area of Interest (AOIs) 42
Steps to Setup Area of Interest 42
Rules for Setting Areas of Interest 42
CUSTOMIZED LINEARITY RESPONSE (LUT) 43
How to Generate LUT with CamExpert 43
Important points: 44
ADJUSTING RESPONSIVITY AND CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT 45
CHANGING OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 46
Pixel Format 46
Using Two CLHS Cables 46
SAVING &RESTORING CAMERA SETUP CONFIGURATIONS 47
Active Settings for Current Operation 48
User Setting 48
Factory Settings 48
Default Setting 48
APPENDIX A: GENICAM COMMANDS 49
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY 50
Camera Information Feature Descriptions 50
Built-In Self-Test Codes (BIST) 51
Camera Power-Up Configuration Selection Dialog 52
Camera Power-up Configuration 52
User Set Configuration Management 52
CAMERA CONTROL CATEGORY 53
Camera Control Feature Descriptions 53
DIGITAL I/O CONTROL CATEGORY 56
Digital I/O Control Feature Descriptions 56
Rotary Encoder Direction 57
FLAT FIELD CATEGORY 59
Flat Field Control Feature Description 59
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY 62
Image Format Control Feature Description 62

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TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY 65
Transport Layer Feature Descriptions 65
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY 66
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions 66
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY 67
File Access Control Feature Descriptions 67
File Access via the CamExpert Tool 69
CLHS File Transfer Protocol 70
Upload File to Camera 71
Download a List of Camera Parameters 71
APPENDIX B: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 72
DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS 72
Camera Data File 72
Voltage & Temperature Measurement 72
Test Patterns –What can they indicate 72
Built-In Self-Test Codes 73
Status LED 73
RESOLVING CAMERA ISSUES 74
Communications 74
Image Quality Issues 75
Power Supply Issues 77
Causes for Overheating & Power Shut Down 77
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 78
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY 79
CONTACT INFORMATION 80
SALES INFORMATION 80
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 80
Tables
Table 1: Camera Model Part Numbers ...........................................................................5
Table 2: Camera Models Comparison ............................................................................7
Table 3: Frame Grabber ..............................................................................................7
Table 4: Software.......................................................................................................7
Table 5: Camera Performance Specifications..................................................................7
Table 6: Camera Flash Memory Size .............................................................................9
Table 7: Camera Certification & Compliance ..................................................................9
Table 8: LC Fiber Optic Cables ................................................................................... 12
Table 9: Hirose Connector Pinout Signal Details ........................................................... 22
Table 10: External Input Electrical Characteristics ........................................................ 24
Table 11: External Timing Reference .......................................................................... 24
Table 12: External Output Electrical Characteristics ...................................................... 24
Table 13: External Output Timing Reference ................................................................ 24
Table 14: LED States ................................................................................................ 25
Table 15: Maximum Line Rates .................................................................................. 27
Table 16: BIST Codes ............................................................................................... 73
Table 17: Status LED States ...................................................................................... 73
Table 18: Document Revision History.......................................................................... 79

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Figures
Figure 1: Power and Temperature*...............................................................................9
Figure 2: Linea ML Color Pixel Structure...................................................................... 10
Figure 3: Sensor Data Processing Chain ...................................................................... 10
Figure 4: Linea HS 8K Dual LC/SFP+ Connector Configuration........................................ 11
Figure 5. Single CX4 CLHS Connector Configuration...................................................... 11
Figure 6: Spectral Responsivity .................................................................................. 13
Figure 7. CamExpert Frame Grabber Control Window.................................................... 19
Figure 8. Camera I / O Connectors: 8K FC (left) & 16K HC (right) .................................. 21
Figure 9. 12 Pin Hirose Connector .............................................................................. 22
Figure 10. Image with incorrect scan direction ............................................................. 28
Figure 11: Example of Object Movement and Camera Direction with a Lens..................... 29
Figure 12 Linea ML Color Row Spacing ........................................................................ 30
Figure 13: Color Artifacts Example (encoder 19 µm)..................................................... 31
Figure 14: Color Artifacts Example (encoder 21µm)...................................................... 31
Figure 15: Camera Angle Creates Parallax ...................................................................32
Figure 16:Parallax Image Example ............................................................................. 33
Figure 17. White Balance ROI Example ....................................................................... 37
Figure 18: 1 x 3 kernel ............................................................................................. 40
Figure 19: 1 x 5 kernel ............................................................................................. 40
Figure 20: 2x2 Binning.............................................................................................. 41
Figure 21: CamExpert LUT Creation Dialog .................................................................. 44
Figure 22. Relationship between the Camera Settings ................................................... 47
Figure 23 CamExpert Camera Information Panel .......................................................... 50
Figure 24 CamExpert Power-up Configuration Dialog .................................................... 52
Figure 25: Camera Control Panel................................................................................ 53
Figure 26: Digital I/O Control Panel ............................................................................ 56
Figure 27: Flat Field Panel ......................................................................................... 59
Figure 28: Image Format Panel.................................................................................. 62
Figure 29: Transport Layer Panel ............................................................................... 65
Figure 30: Acquisition & Transfer Control Panel ............................................................ 66
Figure 31: File Access Control Panel ........................................................................... 67
Figure 32: File Access Control Tool ............................................................................. 69

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The Linea ML Color Camera
Description
Teledyne DALSA introduces a breakthrough multiline CMOS line scan camera format with
unprecedented speed, responsivity, and exceptional low noise. The Linea ML™ color cameras have
8k or 16k pixel resolution, a 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size, RGB outputs, and are compatible with fast,
high magnification lenses.
The cameras have a maximum line rate up to 300 kHz. Exposure control can be used for seamless,
variable speed imaging.
The camera uses the Camera Link HS™ interface, which is the industry standard for very high-
speed camera interfaces with long transmission distances and cable flexing requirements (LC or
CX4, resolution dependent).
Teledyne DALSA’s Linea ML color camera and compatible frame grabber combine to offer a
complete solution for the next generation of automatic optical inspection (AOI) systems.
This camera is recommended for detecting small defects at high speeds and over a large field of
view in LCD and OLED flat panel displays, printed circuit boards, film, printed material, and large
format web materials.
Available Camera Models
Table 1: Camera Model Part Numbers
Part Number
Description
ML-FC-08K10T-00-R
8,192 x 3 pixels, maximum line rate of 280 kHz aggregate (93 kHz x 3), 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size,
RGB output, CLHS LC fiber optic control & data connector. 300 kHz line rate achievable using
AOI.
ML-FC-16K04T-00-R
8,192 x 3 pixels, maximum line rate of 143 kHz aggregate (47.7 kHz x 3), 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size,
RGB output, CLHS LC fiber optic control & data connector.
ML-HC-16K10T-00-R
16,384 x 3 pixels, maximum line rate of 300 kHz aggregate (100 kHz x 3), 5 µm x 5 µm pixel
size, RGB output, CLHS CX4 control & data connector.

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Camera Highlights
Key Features
Highly responsive multiline CMOS
Trilinear RGB
8K or 16K pixel resolution
Up to 300 kHz line rates
Very low noise
Bi-directionality with fixed optical center
Binning
Small form factor
Robust Camera Link HS interface
LC fiber optic or CX4 (16K only) Camera Link HS control & data connector
Smart lens shading correction
High dynamic LUT mode
Programmability
Adjustable responsivity and white balancing
Spatial correction including sub pixel adjustment
Parallax correction
Multiple areas of interest for data reduction
Region of interest for easy calibration of lens and shading correction
Test patterns & diagnostics
Applications
Flat-panel LCD and OLED display inspection
Web inspection
Printed circuit board inspection
Printed materials
High throughput and high-resolution applications

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Part Numbers and Software Requirements
The camera is available in the following configurations:
Table 2: Camera Models Comparison
Part Number
Resolution
Max. Line Rates
Pixel Size
Control & Data
Connector
ML-FC-08K10T-00-R
8,192 x 3 pixels (RGB)
280 kHz (93 kHz x 3)
300 kHz using AOI
5.0 x 5.0 µm
Camera Link HS
LC fiber optic
ML-FC-16K04T-00-R
16,384 x 3 pixels (RGB)
143 kHz (47 kHz x 3)
5.0 x 5.0 µm
Camera Link HS
LC fiber optic
ML-HC-16K10T-00-R
16,384 x 3 pixels (RGB)
300 kHz
(100 kHz x 3)
5.0 x 5.0 µm
Camera Link HS
CX4
Table 3: Frame Grabber
Compatible Frame grabber
ML-FC-08K10T
ML-HC-16K10T
ML-FC-16K04T
Teledyne DALSA
OR-A8S0-FX840
OR-A8S0-PX870
OR-A8S0-FX840
Other compatible frame grabbers may be available from third-party vendors.
Table 4: Software
Software
Product Number / Version Number
Camera firmware
Embedded within camera
GenICam™ support (XML camera description file)
Embedded within camera
Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI application and GenICam for Camera Link
imaging driver
Latest version on the TeledyneDALSA
Website
Camera Link HS
V 1.0
Performance Specifications
Table 5: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications
ML-FC-08K10T
ML-HC-16K10T
ML-FC-16K04T
Imager Format
High speed CMOS multiline trilinear
Resolution
8,192 pixels x 3
(Red + Green + Blue)
16,384 pixels x 3
(Red + Green + Blue)
Pixel Size
5.0 µm x 5.0 µm
Pixel Fill Factor
88 %
Line Rate
280 kHz aggregate (93 kHz x 3)
300 kHz achievable using AOI
300 kHz aggregate (100 kHz x 3)
143 kHz (47 kHz x 3)
Exposure Time
2.4 µs to 1,400 µs
Bit Depth
8 bit
Connectors and
Mechanicals
ML-FC-08K10T
ML-HC-16K10T
ML-FC-16K04T
Control & Data
Interface
Camera Link HS LC fiber optic
Camera Link HS CX4
Camera Link HS LC fiber optic
Power
+12 V to +24 V DC, Hirose 12-pin circular

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Typical Power
Dissipation1
16 W
28 W
21 W
Size
76 mm (W) x 76 mm (H) x 85
mm (D)
97 mm (W) x 140.5 mm (H) x
78.6 mm (D)
97 mm (W) x 140.5 mm (H) x
78.6 mm (D)
Mass
< 500 grams
< 1.2 kilograms
< 1.2 kilograms
Operating Temp
+0 °C to +65°C, front plate temperature2
Optical Interface
ML-FC-08K10T
ML-HC-16K10T
ML-FC-16K04T
Lens Mount
M58 x 0.75 mm
M90 x 1 mm
M90 x 1 mm
Sensor to Camera
Front Distance
12 mm
Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)
Flatness
y (parallelism)
x
y
z
z
50 µm
100 µm
± 100 µm
± 100 µm
± 250 µm
± 0.4°
Operating Ranges
Performance (All models)
Notes
Random Noise*
< 0.3 DN rms (10 e-)
typical
Peak Responsivity
Blue
Green
Red
12 DN/(nJ/cm2)
13 DN/(nJ/cm2)
18 DN/(nJ/cm2)
@ 460 nm
@ 525 nm
@ 625 nm
DC Offset
5 DN
Can be adjusted as required
Full Well
7,200 e-
Typical, single row
PRNU
< ±2%
50% of calibration target
DSNU (FPN)
< ±2 DN
SEE Blue
Green
Red
21 nJ/cm2
19 nJ/cm2
14 nJ/cm2
@ 460 nm
@ 525 nm
@ 625 nm
NEE Blue
Green
Red
16 pJ/cm2
14 pJ/cm2
10 pJ/cm2
RN / Responsivity
@ 460 nm
@ 525 nm
@ 625 nm
Anti-blooming
> 100x Saturation
Integral non-linearity
< 2%
Notes:
*DN = digital number
1. Power dissipation increases with temperature. See Figure 1: Power and Temperature
2. Camera will shut down when the internal temperature reaches +80 ºC.
Test Conditions unless otherwise specified:
Note: Specifications are under specified operating conditions and may degrade as temperature limits are
approached.
Values measured using 8-bit, 1x gain.
40 kHz line rate.
Light source: White LED if wavelength not specified.
Front plate temperature: +45º C.

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Environmental Specifications
Storage temperature range
-20 °C to +80 °C
Humidity (storage and operation)
15% to 85% relative, non-condensing
MTBF (mean time between failures)
> 100,000 hours, typical field operation
Flash Memory Size
Table 6: Camera Flash Memory Size
Camera
Flash memory size
All models
4 GByte
Certification & Compliance
Table 7: Camera Certification & Compliance
Compliance
See the Declaration of Conformity section at the end of this manual.
KC Registration
Verified equipment registered under the Clause 3, Article 58-2 of Radio Waves Act. ML-FC-08K10T registration no. R-R-
Td2-ML-FC-08K10T. Registration date 2018-12-28. ML-HC-16K10T registration pending.
Figure 1: Power and Temperature*
Note:
*Measured using ML-HC-16K10T camera and showing ambient temperatures.
0,0
0,5
1,0
1,5
2,0
2,5
3,0
3,5
0
10
20
30
40
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Current (A)
Power (W)
Voltage (V)
Camera Input Power
Power @ 65°C (W) Power @ 25°C (W)
Camera Input Current @ 65°C (A) Camera Input Current @ 25°C (A)

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Camera Pixel Arrangement
5 µm or 1 line spacing
5 µm or 1 line spacing
5 µm x 5 µm Red Pixels
5 µm x 5 µm Blue Pixels
5 µm x 5 µm Green Pixels
Figure 2: Linea ML Color Pixel Structure
Forward and reverse imaging does not cause the optical center to change. Exposure control allows
inspection speed to change without changing responsivity.
Camera Processing Chain
The diagram below details the sequence of arithmetic operations performed on the cameras sensor
data, which the user can adjust to obtain an optimum image for their application. These
adjustments are performed using camera features outlined in the ‘Review of Camera Performance
and Features’ section.
Figure 3: Sensor Data Processing Chain
Supported Industry Standards
GenICam™
The camera is GenICam compliant and implements a superset of the GenICam Standard Features
Naming Convention specification V1.5.
This description takes the form of an XML device description file using the syntax defined by the
GenApi module of the GenICam specification. The camera uses the GenICam Generic Control
Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to communicate over the Camera Link HS command lane.
For more information see www.genicam.org.

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Camera Link HS
The camera is Camera Link HS (version 1.0) compliant. Camera Link HS is the next generation of
high performance communications standards. It is used where an industrial digital camera
interfaces with a single or multiple frame grabber and with data rates exceeding those supported
by the standard Camera Link.
The cameras come with two different output mediums. The ML-FC camera models use two LC
connectors for data output. These two LC connectors are part of the SFP+ standard but in the case
of the ML-FC camera the SFP+ modules are built into the camera. Either one or both SFP+ modules
can be used but using only one SFP+ / Fibre optic will sacrifice available bandwidth.
Figure 4: Linea HS 8K Dual LC/SFP+ Connector Configuration
The ML-HC camera model uses a CX4 connector for the output using up to 5 lanes.
Figure 5. Single CX4 CLHS Connector Configuration
The command channel is used by the frame grabber to send commands, configuration, and
programming data to the camera and to receive command responses, status, and image data from
the camera. With two SFP+ modules populated, the CLHS protocol will auto negotiate which one
will be dedicated as the command channel. Data and command transmission is done with CLHS X
protocol (64b / 66b) at the default speed of 10 Gbs.
RXC
TXC
TX1
TX2
TX3
TX4
TX5
TX6
TXC
RXC
RX1
RX2
RX3
RX4
RX5
RX6
Data Lane 6
Data Lane 0
Command
Channel Video Channel Link
Camera
(C2,7M1)
Frame Grabber
(C2,7M1)

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Data Cables
LC Fiber Optic (8KML-FC Cameras)
The fiber optic cables for the HL-FM camera require LC connections on both ends of the cable. The
frame grabber requires the LC connector to be plugged into a SFP+ transceiver module.
LC is a small-form factor fiber optic connector that uses a 1.25 mm ferrule, half the size of a
standard connector. These cables are in wide use in the telecommunications industry and available
in many lengths.
The distance through which the data can be transmitted depends on the type of fiber optic used.
Recommended fiber optic cables are types OM3 and OM4.
OM4 is used for distances > 300 m, but also requires SFP+ transceiver module changes.
Contact Teledyne DALSA Support for more information.
Table 8: LC Fiber Optic Cables
Category
Fiber Diameter
Mode
Max Distance
OM3
50 µm
Multimode
< 280 m
OM4
50 µm
Multimode
> 300 m
CX4 AOC (ML-HC Cameras)
For the 16K camera, the Camera Link HS CX4 AOC (Active Optical Cable) cables are made to
handle very high data rates. These cables accept the same electrical inputs as traditional copper
cables, but also use optical fibers. AOC uses electrical-to-optical conversion on the cable ends to
improve speed and distance performance of the cable without sacrificing compatibility with
standard electrical interfaces.
Camera Link HS cables can be bought from an OEM. OEM cables are also available for applications
where flexing is present.
Please refer to Teledyne DALSA’s website (www.teledynedalsa.com) for a list of recommended
cable vendors and for part numbers.
Each data cable is used for sending image data to and accepting command data from the frame
grabber. Command data includes GenICam compliant messages, trigger timing, and general
purpose I/O, such as direction control.
Please note: the data transmits at 10 Gbps which limits the effective distance of copper-based
cables.

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Responsivity
Figure 6: Spectral Responsivity
Note: Values measured using 8-bit, 1x gain all rows, white balance off.

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Mechanical Drawings
ML-FC-08K10T-00-R

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ML-FC-16K04T-00-R

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ML-HC-16K10T-00-R

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Precautions
Read these precautions carefully before using the camera.
Confirm that the camera’s packaging is undamaged before opening it. If the packaging is damaged
please contact the related logistics personnel.
Do not open the housing of the camera. The warranty is voided if the housing is opened.
Keep the camera’s front plate temperature in a range of 0 °C to +65 °C during operation. The
camera can measure its internal temperature. Use this feature to record the internal temperature
of the camera when it is mounted in your system and operating under the worst-case conditions.
The camera will shut down if its internal temperature reaches +80 °C.
Do not operate the camera near strong electromagnetic fields. In addition, avoid electrostatic
discharging, violent vibration, and excess moisture.
To clean the device, avoid electrostatic charging by using a dry, clean absorbent cotton cloth
dampened with a small quantity of pure alcohol. Do not use methylated alcohol. To clean the
surface of the camera housing, use a soft, dry cloth. To remove severe stains, use a soft cloth
dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent and then wipe dry. Do not use volatile
solvents such as benzene and thinners, as they can damage the surface finish. Further cleaning
instructions are below.
It is recommended that you power down and disconnect power to the camera before you add or
replace system components.
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor
Image sensors and the camera’s housing can be susceptible to damage from severe electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Electrostatic charge introduced to the sensor window surface can induce charge
buildup on the underside of the window. The charge normally dissipates within 24 hours and the
sensor returns to normal operation.

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Install & Configure Frame Grabber & Software
Because of the high bandwidth required by this camera, we recommend a compatible Teledyne
DALSA frame grabber (OR-A8S0-FX840 or OR-A8S0-PX870), or equivalent, described in detail on
the teledynedalsa.com site here. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
A GenICam compliant XML device description file is embedded within the camera firmware and
allows GenICam compliant applications to recognize the camera’s capabilities following connection.
Installing Sapera LT gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GenICam compliant application.
Using Sapera CamExpert
CamExpert is the camera interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library. When used with the
camera, CamExpert allows a user to access a camera’s features and parameters, and to test the
operating modes. In addition, CamExpert can be used to save the camera’s user settings
configurations to the camera. Or saves multiple configurations as individual camera parameter files
on the host system (*.ccf). CamExpert can also be used to upgrade the camera’s software.
An important component of CamExpert is its live acquisition display window. This window allows
the user to immediately verify the timing or control parameters without needing to run a separate
acquisition program.
For context sensitive help, click on the button and then click on a camera configuration
parameter.
A short description of the configuration parameter will be shown in a popup. Click on the
button to open the help file for more descriptive information on CamExpert.
Note: The availability of features depends on the CamExpert user setting. Not all
features are available to all users. The examples shown are for illustrative purposes and
may not entirely reflect the features and parameters available from the camera model
used in your application.