HikRobot CameraLink Area Scan Camera User manual

CameraLink Area Scan Camera
User Manual

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
ii
Legal Information
User Manual
© 2019 Hangzhou Hikrobot Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
About This Manual
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts,
images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The
information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware
updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version of this Manual at the Hikrobot
website (https://www.hikrobotics.com/).
Please use this Manual with the guidance and assistance of professionals trained in
supporting the Product.
Trademarks
and other Hikrobot's trademarks and logos are the properties of Hikrobot in
various jurisdictions. Other trademarks and logos mentioned are the properties of their respective
owners.
Disclaimer
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT
DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “WITH
ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS”. HIKROBOT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT WILL HIKROBOT
BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,
INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION,
WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY,
OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKROBOT HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE NATURE OF INTERNET PROVIDES FOR INHERENT SECURITY RISKS,
AND HIKROBOT SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY
LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS
INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HIKROBOT WILL PROVIDE TIMELY
TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
YOU AGREE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND YOU ARE
SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW.
ESPECIALLY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE, FOR USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT
INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF
PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS.

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
iii
YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR
PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED
TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN
RIGHTS ABUSES.
THE PERFORMANCE DATA IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON HIKROBOT’S INTERNAL
RESEARCH/EVALUATION. ACTUAL DATA MAY VARY DEPENDING ON SPECIFIC CONFIGURATIONS
AND OPERATING CONDITIONS AND HIKROBOT SHALL NOT BEAR THE CONSEQUENCES ARISING
THEREFROM.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER
PREVAILS.
Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
iv
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2015/863/EU amending
2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this
product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or
dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product
documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this
symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg).
For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point.
For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
Symbol Convention
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important
points of the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could
result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or
unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Available Model
This manual is applicable to the CameraLink Area Scan Camera.

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
v
Safety Instructions
These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the device correctly to avoid
danger or property loss.
Laws and Regulations
The device should be used in compliance with local laws, electrical safety regulations, and fire
prevention regulations.
Power Supply
When wiring or dismounting, make sure that the device power is cut off, and do not operate
under electrification.
Avoid contact with exposed circuit. When the device is powered on, avoid contact with
exposed junctions and parts.
Use the power adapter provided by the regular manufacturer.
Do not connect multiple devices to one power adapter, to avoid over-heating or fire hazards
caused by overload.
Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.
Transportation
The device contains precision optical components and electronic components. During
transportation, storage and installation, incorrect operations like heavy pressure and violent
vibration should be avoided. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
Avoid sudden collision, and pack the device with the accompanied carton and cushioning
material or similar package.
Using Environment
In order to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not let the device get wet or damp.
Do not drop objects onto the device and avoid vigorous vibration.
Keep the device away from magnetic interference.
Do not use the device in extremely heat, extremely cold, dusty environment, corrosive
environment or high humidity environment.
Do not aim the device lens at objects of strong light, such as the sun and incandescent lamp.
Otherwise, the lens may be damaged.
The device should be stored in dry environment without corrosive gas. Avoid placing the
device in direct sunlight and poorly ventilated locations, or near heat sources such as heater or
heating (ignoring this warning may lead to fire hazards).
Do not operate in explosive environment.
Keep the surrounding area well ventilated to avoid heat accumulation. Do not contact the
radiator directly to avoid scald.
Electrostatic Protection
Remove all conductive objects (such as jewelry, watch, etc.) on the device body before
touching the device, and touch the grounding metal bracket by hand to release the static
electricity.

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
vi
It is suggested to wear anti-static suit to prevent damage to the equipment caused by static
electricity.
When installing or maintaining the device, wear anti-static wristband or anti-static gloves.
Make sure that the wristband is tightly attached to the skin and is reliably grounded.
It is forbidden to touch exposed circuit boards with bare hands. Static electricity generated by
human body may damage electrostatic sensitive components on circuit boards.
When touching electrostatic sensitive components or devices, proper grounding measures
must be taken.
Put electrostatic sensitive components into anti-static bags for protection.
It is suggested to place humidifier in dry environment to maintain suitable humidity and
reduce static electricity generation.
Maintenance
If the device is not working properly, contact the store or the nearest service center. Do not
disassemble or modify the device in any way. (The company does not bear any liability for any
problem arising from unauthorized modification or maintenance).
Properly preserve all the original packaging materials of the device so that when problems
arise, the device can be packed with packaging materials and sent to the agent or returned to
the manufacturer for processing. The company does not bear any liability for accidental
damage during transportation caused by non-original packaging.
This device is a precision electronic device, no components can be maintained by user, do not
disassemble the device arbitrarily.
Cleaning
Do not touch the image sensor directly. If the sensor needs to be cleaned, use a clean rag and wet
it with alcohol, then gently wipe off the dirt; if the device is not in use, cover the image sensor with
dust cover for protection.
Installation
Do not install the device on vibrating surface or places that are vulnerable to impact.
Personnel Requirement
Quality requirements for installation and maintenance personnel: qualification certificate or
working experience in weak current system installation and maintenance, and relevant working
experience and qualifications. Besides, the personnel must possess the following knowledge and
operation skills:
The basic knowledge and operation skills of low voltage wiring and low voltage electronic
circuit connection.
The ability to comprehend the contents of this manual.
Contact Information
Hangzhou Hikrobot Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 399 Danfeng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, 310051, China

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
vii
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: en.hikrobotics.com

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
viii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Appearance ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Power and I/O Interface................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Indicator Description...................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Camera Installation ........................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Accessory....................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Install Camera ................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 3 Client Installation and Setting ........................................................................................ 9
3.1 Frame Grabber Software Operation ............................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Install Frame Grabber Software ............................................................................. 9
3.1.2 Set Frame Grabber Software ................................................................................. 9
3.2 MVS Client Operation .................................................................................................. 10
3.2.1 Install MVS Client ................................................................................................ 10
3.2.2 Set MVS Client..................................................................................................... 11
3.2.3 Main Window ..................................................................................................... 12
3.2.4 Feature Tree........................................................................................................ 13
3.2.5 Transport Layer Control....................................................................................... 14
3.3 Serial Port Tool............................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 4 Camera Feature............................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Global Shutter.............................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Overlap Exposure......................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5 Image Acquisition......................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Set Frame Rate............................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Set Trigger Mode ......................................................................................................... 20
5.3 External Trigger Mode.................................................................................................. 21
5.3.1 Set External Trigger Source.................................................................................. 21
5.3.2 Set Software Trigger ............................................................................................ 22
5.3.3 Set Hardware Trigger........................................................................................... 23
5.3.4 Set Counter Trigger ............................................................................................. 23
5.3.5 Set Frame Grabber Trigger .................................................................................. 25
5.4 Trigger Related Parameters .......................................................................................... 26
5.4.1 Set Burst Frame Count ........................................................................................ 26
5.4.2 Set Trigger Delay ................................................................................................. 27

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
ix
5.4.3 Set Trigger Cache Enable ..................................................................................... 27
5.4.4 Set Trigger Activation .......................................................................................... 28
5.4.5 Set Trigger Debouncer......................................................................................... 29
Chapter 6 I/O Output.................................................................................................................... 31
6.1 Select Output Signal..................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Set Output Signal ......................................................................................................... 31
6.2.1 Enable Level Inverter........................................................................................... 31
6.2.2 Enable Strobe Signal............................................................................................ 32
Chapter 7 I/O Electrical Feature and Wiring ................................................................................. 36
7.1 I/O Electrical Feature ................................................................................................... 36
7.1.1 Line 0 Opto-isolated Input Circuit ........................................................................ 36
7.1.2 Line 1 Opto-isolated Output Circuit ..................................................................... 37
7.1.3 Line 2 Bi-direction I/O Circuit .............................................................................. 38
7.2 I/O Wiring.................................................................................................................... 41
7.2.1 Line 0 Wiring....................................................................................................... 41
7.2.2 Line 1 Wiring....................................................................................................... 42
7.2.3 Line 2 Wiring....................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 8 Image Parameter.......................................................................................................... 46
8.1 Check Resolution ......................................................................................................... 46
8.2 Set ROI......................................................................................................................... 46
8.3 Set Image Reverse........................................................................................................ 47
8.4 Set Pixel Format ........................................................................................................... 48
8.5 Set Test Pattern............................................................................................................ 49
8.6 Set Binning................................................................................................................... 52
8.7 Set Exposure Mode ...................................................................................................... 52
8.8 Set Gain ....................................................................................................................... 53
8.8.1 Set Analog Gain................................................................................................... 53
8.8.2 Set Digital Gain.................................................................................................... 54
8.9 Set Brightness .............................................................................................................. 55
8.10 Set Black Level ........................................................................................................... 56
8.11 Set White Balance...................................................................................................... 56
8.12 Set Gamma Correction............................................................................................... 58
8.13 Set Saturation ............................................................................................................ 59
8.14 Set Sharpness ............................................................................................................ 60
8.15 Set Channel Correct Mode ......................................................................................... 60

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
x
8.16 Set AOI....................................................................................................................... 61
8.17 Set LUT ...................................................................................................................... 62
8.18 Set Shading Correction............................................................................................... 62
Chapter 9 Other Functions............................................................................................................ 64
9.1 Device Control ............................................................................................................. 64
9.2 Set Fan......................................................................................................................... 65
9.3 Save and Load User Set ................................................................................................ 66
9.4 Set Transport Layer Control.......................................................................................... 68
9.5 Update Firmware ......................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 10 Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................ 71
Chapter 11 Revision History ......................................................................................................... 72
Appendix A Camera Parameter Index........................................................................................... 73
Appendix B Command List............................................................................................................ 78

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
1
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Appearance
The camera has different appearances with varied models, as shown below. Type I is C-mount
camera, type II is M58-mount camera with fan, type III is F-mount camera with fan, type IV is
F-mount camera with TEC, and type V is M58-mount camera with TEC.
TEC refers to the Thermo-Electric Cooler that is able to keep the camera’s sensor temperature
around environment temperature to ensure the normal operation of the camera.
For specific appearances and dimensions, please refer to the camera’s specification for details.
These appearances are subject to change, and the actual device you purchased shall prevail.
1
2
3
4
67
5
Figure 1-1 Appearance (Type I)
12 2 2 3 4
5
8
7
6
Figure 1-2 Appearance (Type II)
2122
7
8
5
346
Figure 1-3 Appearance (Type III)

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
2
2 1 2 2 64
5
3
7
Figure 1-4 Appearance (Type IV)
2 1 2 2 6 4
7
3
5
Figure 1-5 Appearance (Type V)
Table 1-1 Interface Description
No.
Interface
Description
1
Lens mount
It is used to install lens. For specific lens type, please
refer to the camera’s specification for details.
2
Screw hole
It is used to fix the camera.
For type I, type II and type III, you should use M3
screw to fix the camera to a position.
For type IV and type V, you should use M4 screw
to fix the camera to a position.
3
CL1 interface
It refers to the CameraLink1 with SDR interface.
4
CL2 interface
It refers to the CameraLink2 with SDR interface.
5
Screw hole for CL
interface
It is used to fix CameraLink cables.
6
Power and I/O interface
It provides power, I/O and serial port function.
For type I, it has a 6-pin power and I/O interface.

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
3
For other types, they have a 12-pin power and
I/O interface.
7
LED indicator
It shows the camera’s status.
8
Fan
It is used to cool the camera.
1.2 Power and I/O Interface
For different models of cameras, they have varied power and I/O interfaces. For type I, it has
a 6-pin power and I/O interface, and its pin definition is shown in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 Pin Definition (Type I)
Illustration
No.
Signal
I/O Signal
Source
Description
Color
1
DC_PWR
--
Camera power
supply
Orange
2
OPTO_IN
Line0 signal line
Opto-isolated
input
Yellow
3
GPIO
Line2 signal line
Input or output
Purple
4
OPTO_OUT
Line1 signal line
Opto-isolated
output
Blue
5
OPTO_GND
Line0 and line1
signal ground
Opto-isolated
signal ground
Green
6
GND
Line2 signal
ground
Camera power
supply ground
Grey
The cable color here refers to the color of cable supplied. If cable of other manufacturers is used,
the cable color may differ, and the actual cable you purchased shall prevail.
For type II and type III, they have a 12-pin power and I/O interface, and their pin definition is
shown in Table 1-3.

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
4
Table 1-3 Pin Definition (Type II and Type III)
Illustration
No.
Signal
I/O Signal
Source
Description
Color
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
12
1
GND
Line 2 signal
ground
Camera power
supply ground
Black
2
DC_PWR
--
Camera power
supply
Red
3
TX485+
--
TX485+
White/Blue
4
TX485-
--
TX485-
White/Green
5
GND_IO
Line 0 and
line 1 signal
ground
Opto-isolated
signal ground
Grey
6
RX485+
--
RX485+
White
7
RX485-
--
RX485-
Brown
8
232_RXD
--
RS232_RXD
Orange
9
232_TXD
--
RS232_TXD
Blue
10
OPTO_G
ND
Line 2 signal
line
Input or output
Green
11
OPTO_O
UT
Line 1 signal
line
Opto-isolated
output
Purple
12
OPTO_IN
Line 0 signal
line
Opto-isolated
input
Yellow
The cable color here refers to the color of cable supplied. If cable of other manufacturers is used,
the cable color may differ, and the actual cable you purchased shall prevail.
For type IV and type V, they have a 12-pin power and I/O interface, and their pin definition is
shown in Table 1-4.

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
5
Table 1-4 Pin Definition (Type IV and Type V)
Illustration
No.
Signal
I/O Signal
Source
Description
Color
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
12
1
GND
--
Camera
power supply
ground
Black
2
DC_PWR
--
Camera
power supply
Red
3
DC_PWR_TEC
--
TEC power
supply
White/Blue
4
DC_PWR_TEC
--
TEC power
supply
White/Green
5
OPT_OUT-
Line 1 signal
ground
Opto-isolated
output signal
ground
Grey
6
OPT_IN-
Line 0 signal
ground
Opto-isolated
intput signal
ground
White
7
GND_TEC
--
TEC power
supply
ground
Brown
8
232_RXD
--
RS232_RXD
Orange
9
232_TXD
--
RS232_TXD
Blue
10
GND_TEC
--
TEC power
supply
ground
Green
11
OPT_OUT+
Line 1 signal
line
Opto-isolated
output
Purple
12
OPT_IN+
Line 0 signal
line
Opto-isolated
intput
Yellow

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
6
The cable color here refers to the color of cable supplied. If cable of other manufacturers is used,
the cable color may differ, and the actual cable you purchased shall prevail.
1.3 Indicator Description
The indicator has different status, and please refer to the following table for the details.
Table 1-5 Indicator Description
No.
Indicator
Indicator Status
Description
1
Blue/ red
indicator.
It is unlit.
The camera is powered off, or updating
firmware fails, or loading uboot application
fails.
2
Blue/ red
indicator.
It is solid.
After powering on, the camera is starting up.
3
Blue indicator.
It is flashing fast.
After starting up, the camera shows this
status. The camera is under internal trigger
mode and in transmission status.
4
Blue indicator.
It is flashing very slowly.
External trigger mode, and camera is in
transmission status.
When the indicator is flashing fast or flashing very slowly, its unlit interval is 0.2 s and 2 s
respectively.

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
7
Chapter 2 Camera Installation
2.1 Accessory
You need to prepare following accessories before installation.
Table 2-1 Recommended Accessories
No.
Name
Quantity
Description
1
Camera body
×1
The camera mentioned in this user manual.
2
Frame grabber
×1
CameraLink frame grabber that you need to
purchase separately. It is recommend to use
Matrox’s frame grabber.
3
6-pin or 12-pin
power and I/O cable
×1
6-pin or 12-pin power and I/O cable that you
need to purchase separately.
4
DC power supply
×1
Suitable power adapter or switch power supply.
You need to purchase it separately.
5
Cable(s)
×1/2
The cable(s) here refers to CameraLink cable(s),
and the camera interface for connecting
CameraLink cable is SDR interface. You can use 1
or 2 cable(s) to transmit data. You need to
purchase it separately in accordance with camera
interface and frame grabber model.
6
Lens
×1
Lens with C-mount, M58-mount or F-mount that
you need to purchase separately.
7
Adapter ring
×1
Apart from C-mount, M58-mount or F-mount, if
other mounts are used, you need to purchase
adapter rings separately.
2.2 Install Camera
Before you start
Make sure all the related devices are powered off during the installation.
Hot swap is not allowed for CameraLink cable.

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
8
Steps:
1. Fix the camera to the installation position.
2. Install the lens to the camera body.
3. Connect the camera to a frame grabber via CameraLink cable.
4. Connect the camera to a 6-pin or 12-pin power and I/O cable.
5. Connect the power and I/O cable to a power adapter or switch power supply.
Make sure all cables are firmly connected before powering on the camera.
The camera interface for connecting CameraLink cable is SDR interface, and you need to select
applicable CameraLink cable according to camera interface and frame grabber model, and
connect camera’s CameraLink interfaces to respective interfaces of the frame grabber.
The camera has 2 CameraLink interfaces, and it can transmit data via 1 or 2 CameraLink
interface(s). With different interface number, the camera uses different CameraLink interfaces
to have varied data transmission bandwidth, as shown below.
Table 2-2 Interface Number and Respective Camera’s Interface
Interface Number
Camera’s Interface
Configuration Mode
1
CL1
Base
2
CL1, CL2
Medium, Full, or 80-bit
The configuration mode is decided by the camera, frame grabber, and used CameraLink
interface number.

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
9
Chapter 3 Client Installation and Setting
3.1 Frame Grabber Software Operation
3.1.1 Install Frame Grabber Software
Purpose:
The frame grabber software can connect camera, acquire image data, set parameters, etc.
Steps:
1. Obtain the frame grabber software installation package and driver package from frame
grabber supplier.
2. Install the frame grabber software and frame grabber driver.
If the frame grabber driver is not installed accordingly, the frame grabber cannot be identified
properly or acquire image normally.
For more details, please refer to the user manual of frame grabber you purchased.
3.1.2 Set Frame Grabber Software
After connecting with the camera, you are required to set the parameters in the frame grabber
software. Incorrect parameters or not setting parameters may make the camera fail to output
images.
Table 3-1 Parameters of Dalsa Frame Grabber
Frame Grabber Parameters
Camera Parameters
Pixel Clock Input Frequency
Pixel Clock
Cameralink configuration
Configuration Mode
# of Segment per Line(TAPS)
Tap Number
Camera Sensor Geometry
Setting
Tap Mode
Table 3-2 Parameters of Matrox Frame Grabber
Frame Grabber Parameters
Camera Parameters

CameraLink Area Scan Camera·User Manual
10
Frame Grabber Parameters
Camera Parameters
Pixel Clock Frequency
Pixel Clock
Cameralink config
Configuration Mode
Taps
Tap Number
Tap Configuration
Tap Mode
The parameter names may vary from different frame grabbers and are subject to the frame
grabber you purchased. Here we take Dalsa and Matrox frame grabber as an example.
For frame grabbers of different models, the specific operations in the frame grabber software
may differ. Please refer to the specific user manual of the frame grabber for more operations.
3.2 MVS Client Operation
3.2.1 Install MVS Client
Purpose:
The MVS client is used to connect the camera, set its parameters, etc.
The MVS client software introduced here is compatible with 32/64-bit Windows XP/7/10.
The software introduced in this manual is V3.1.0. If other versions are used, the graphic user
interface may differ. The software version of V3.1.0 and higher can support the camera.
You can set camera parameters via MVS client and frame grabber software, but you cannot
use them at same time to set parameters.
You can download the client software installation package from en.hikrobotics.com.
Steps:
1. Double-click MVS installation package to install the client.
2. Read the Terms of the License Agreement and check it.