Fairchild CAM/CMOS-2K.LS Camera Control, Quick Start with the Camera LinkTM Interface, Commands

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SECTION 3

Camera Control

3.1 Quick Start with the Camera LinkTM Interface

Follow your Frame Grabber manufacturer’s instructions when inserting the frame grabber card into your PC. Be sure that you install the correct configuration software that matches the camera that you are using.

At this point your camera should already be connected to the DC power supply, and connected to the frame grabber in your PC. Your frame grabber will see our camera and start communicating almost immediately. As soon as your camera starts communicating with the frame grabber, you can verify this fact by looking at your monitor and observing the video signal.

To communicate with your camera we have created specific commands. In the next section we will go over these commands in detail.

3.2 Commands

Note: Commands are not case sensitive. To input commands, type in the three character command and hit enter.

Command Syntax:

Command + enter, example: Type in RSH, then enter

Command + enter + value, example: Type in SSM then enter, then type 2

Command + enter + value + enter, example: Type in SLR then enter, then type 2000, then enter

RSH

This command allows you to perform a hard camera reboot.

The camera returns….………..…Reboot Started

RSS

This command allows you to perform a logic reset.

No return………………………….no message

INQ

This command will show you what camera is connected to your PC.

The camera returns…..………….Fairchild Imaging 2K CMOS

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Contents OWL Camera Series CAM/CMOS-2K.LS EMC Conformance EMCCAM/CMOS-2K.LS Line Scan Camera Rev B Fairchild Imaging, Inc TerminologyTable of Contents Product Support TroubleshootingHandling Instructions Camera Link IntroductionProgrammability Camera HighlightsDescription UsabilityCamera Specification RDI and Mrdi Performance Specification Full Spectrum of ApplicationsThermal Considerations LinkRDI and Mrdi Responsivity Curve Image Sensor Page Camera Hardware Interface Installation OverviewConnectors, Pinouts, and Cables Power Supply Camera Pin # Frame Grabber Pin # Channel Link SignalBack View of CAM/CMOS 2K.LS LED Indicator Status LampHirose Receptacle Quick Start with the Camera LinkTM Interface CommandsCamera Control You must cover lens when performing this operation SSM LED Camera Command Summary Command Definition SummaryFour Modes for Synchronizing with the CAM/CMOS 2K.LS GSNSummary of CAM/CMOS-2K.LS Modes Line Start End 1 -- Mode 1 Freerunning 2 -- Mode 2 ExSync Synchronization ExSync Camera Input LineValid Camera Output ElectShutter Synchronization Timing Values CAM/CMOS-2K.LSCamera Dimensions and Mounting Facilities Mechanical and Optical GuidanceLensing Lens Mount Extender TubePage Page Illumination LensesPositioning Accuracy of the Sensor Chip in the Camera Light SourcesLens Modeling Electrostatic Discharge Cleaning the Sensor WindowHandling Instructions Preventing ESD DamageUse the Camera Control Interface to Perform Checks TroubleshootingCheck the Obvious Things Out First Other Areas You Should CheckEverything Seems To Be Working, But No Image Data Clocking/Output SignalsNo Output Or Non Specification Output Horizontal Lines or Patterns in OutputProduct Support Channel Link is a Widely-Used Signaling Method Camera LinkTM IntroductionCommunication Video Data SignalsCamera Control Signals For More Information on CameraLinkTM PowerPort Assignments Camera Link Connections -- the MDR 26-Pin Connector Figure A.1 Channel Link OperationPage Page Figure A.4 Camera Link Cable