Basler A501kc Manual de usuario

Basler A500kUSER’S MANUALDocument Number: DA000570Version: 09 Language: 000 (English)Release Date: 07 August 2012DRAFT

Introduction1-2 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY1.2 Performance SpecificationsThe image sensor characteristics were measured at 25 °C.SpecificationsA504k A503k

Configuring the Camera4-4 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.1.4 Configuration Tool HelpThe CCT+ includes a complete on-line help file which explains how to cha

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-5PRELIMINARY4.2 Configuring the Camera with Binary Programming CommandsConfiguration commands can be issued to th

Configuring the Camera4-6 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.1 Command Frame and Response FormatFigure 4-2: Representation of a Command Frame and ResponseSTX

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-7PRELIMINARYACK/NAK Response Positive frame acknowledge/negative frame acknowledgeSize = 1 byte(The value for a p

Configuring the Camera4-8 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.2.4 Write CommandIn the normal case, when a write command is sent to the camera, the camera respo

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-9PRELIMINARY4.2.3 Example Commands4.2.3.1 Read CommandAn example of the command message used to read the camera s

Configuring the Camera4-10 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.3.3 Calculating the Block Check CharacterThe block check character in any A500k command is the e

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-11PRELIMINARY4.2.4 Commands for Setting Camera Parameters4.2.4.1 Exposure Time Control ModePurpose: To set the ex

Configuring the Camera4-12 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.4.2 Timer 14.2.4.3 Timer 2Purpose: To set Timer 1 or to read the current Timer 1 setting. Timer

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-13PRELIMINARY4.2.4.4 Long Exposure Compensation (A504k, A503k Only)Purpose: To set long exposure compensation or

IntroductionBasler A500k 1-3PRELIMINARYGain and Offset Programmable via the frame grabber via a serial linkConnectors All versions: 26 pin, 0.5“, mini

Configuring the Camera4-14 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.4.5 Gain4.2.4.6 Negative OffsetPurpose: To set the gain (ADCref) or to read the current gain (AD

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-15PRELIMINARY4.2.4.7 Positive OffsetPurpose: To set the positive offset or to read the current positive offset se

Configuring the Camera4-16 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.4.8 DSNU Constancy and Shutterline Correction Enable (A503k Only)Purpose: To enable/disable the

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-17PRELIMINARY4.2.4.9 Shutterline Correction (A503k Only)Purpose: To set the shutterline correction value. See sec

Configuring the Camera4-18 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.4.10 Digital ShiftPurpose: To enable or disable digital shift. See section 3.9 for an explanatio

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-19PRELIMINARY4.2.4.11 Area of Interest Starting Column4.2.4.12 Area of Interest Width in ColumnsPurpose: To set t

Configuring the Camera4-20 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.4.13 Area of Interest Starting Line4.2.4.14 Area of Interest Height in LinesPurpose: To set the

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-21PRELIMINARY4.2.4.15 Area of Interest Stamp and Dynamic Area of Interest (A504k, A503k Only)Purpose: To activate

Configuring the Camera4-22 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.4.16 FlashCtrl: Flash Trigger ModesPurpose: To set the flash trigger mode or to read the current

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-23PRELIMINARY4.2.5 Test Image CommandPurpose: To enable or disable a test image, and to select a test image. See

Introduction1-4 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY1.3 Digital ResponsivityThe specified digital responsivity is obtained if the gain is set to 98. In addition, t

Configuring the Camera4-24 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.6 Query Commands4.2.6.1 Read Vendor Information4.2.6.2 Read Model Information4.2.6.3 Read Produc

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-25PRELIMINARY4.2.6.4 Read Serial Number4.2.6.5 Read Camera Version4.2.6.6 Read EEPROM Firmware VersionPurpose: To

Configuring the Camera4-26 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.6.7 Read Microcontroller Firmware Version4.2.6.8 Read FPGA Firmware Version4.2.6.9 Read Temperat

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-27PRELIMINARY4.2.7 Commands for Manipulating Configuration Sets4.2.7.1 Copy the Factory Set or the User Set into

Configuring the Camera4-28 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.7.2 Copy the Work Set into a User Set (Profile Save)Purpose: To copy the Work Set into one of th

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-29PRELIMINARY4.2.7.3 Select the Startup Pointer (Profile Startup)Purpose: The Startup Pointer is used to tag the

Configuring the Camera4-30 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.8 Camera Status CommandPurpose: The camera has been programmed to detect several error condition

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-31PRELIMINARY4.2.9 Bitrate CommandPurpose: To set the bit rate of the serial communications link. The bit rate is

Configuring the Camera4-32 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.2.10 Camera Reset Command4.2.11 Power Control CommandPurpose: Initiates a camera reset. The behavi

Mechanical ConsiderationsBasler A500k 5-1PRELIMINARY5 Mechanical Considerations5.1 Camera Dimensions and Mounting FacilitiesThe A500k camera housing i

IntroductionBasler A500k 1-5PRELIMINARY1.4 Environmental RequirementsTemperature and HumidityHousing temperature during operation: 0 °C ... + 50 °C (+

Mechanical Considerations5-2 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYFigure 5-1: A500k Mechanical Dimensions (in mm)8 x M4, 7 deep4 x M4, 7 deep907647.341.56.5ca. 6.31

Mechanical ConsiderationsBasler A500k 5-3PRELIMINARY5.2 F-Mount Adapter DimensionsFigure 5-2: F-Mount Adapter Dimensions (in mm)Drawing is not to scal

Mechanical Considerations5-4 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY5.3 Positioning Accuracy of the Sensor ChipPositioning accuracy of the sensor chip is as shown in

Mechanical ConsiderationsBasler A500k 5-5PRELIMINARY5.4 Mechanical Stress Test Results Cameras were submitted to an independent mechanical testing lab

Mechanical Considerations5-6 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY

Troubleshooting and SupportBasler A500k 6-1PRELIMINARY6 Troubleshooting and Support6.1 Troubleshooting6.1.1 Fault Finding Using the Camera’s LEDA500k

Troubleshooting and Support6-2 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY6.1.2 Troubleshooting ChartsThe following pages contain several troubleshooting charts which can

Troubleshooting and SupportBasler A500k 6-3PRELIMINARYCheck the setup on your frame grabber and make sure that the ExSync signal is not too short. The

Troubleshooting and Support6-4 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY6.1.2.2 Poor Quality ImageUse this chart if the image is poor quality, is completely white, or i

Troubleshooting and SupportBasler A500k 6-5PRELIMINARY6.1.2.3 InterfacingUse the interfacing troubleshooting charts if you think that there is a probl

Introduction1-6 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY1.5 PrecautionsPowerDo not remove the camera’s serial number labelIf the label is removed and the serial number

Troubleshooting and Support6-6 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY6.1.2.4 RS-644 Serial CommunicationUse the serial communication troubleshooting charts if you th

Troubleshooting and SupportBasler A500k 6-7PRELIMINARY6.2 Technical Support6.2.1 Technical Support ResourcesIf you need advice about your camera or if

Troubleshooting and Support6-8 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY 1 The camera’s product ID:2 The camera’s serial number:3 The operating system:4 Frame grabber t

Troubleshooting and SupportBasler A500k 6-9PRELIMINARY9 How often did/does the prob-lem occur?Once. Every time.Regularly when: Occasionally when:10 Ho

Troubleshooting and Support6-10 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY

BASLER A500k iDRAFTRevision HistoryDoc. ID Number Date ChangesDA00057001 14 Oct 2002 Initial release covering series production cameras.DA00057002 07

ii BASLER A500kDRAFTDA00057008 5 Dec 2008 Updated the addresses and phone numbers on the contact page.Added warning that warranty is void if serial nu

IndexBASLER A500k iiiDRAFTIndexAAOIsee area of interestarea of interestexplained. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38height. . .

Indexiv BASLER A500kDRAFTExSync, level-controlled mode with synchronous/asynchronous timing . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16ExSync, progammable mode with s

IndexBASLER A500k vDRAFToutput signalsfrom the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14overlapped exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-1PRELIMINARY2 Camera Interface2.1 Connections2.1.1 General DescriptionA500k area scan cameras are interfaced to externa

Indexvi BASLER A500kDRAFTVVdrk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2vendor informationviewing with commands . .

Camera Interface2-2 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYFigure 2-1: A500k Connectors and LEDFigure 2-2: A500k Pin NumberingThe camera housing is not grounded and

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-3PRELIMINARY2.1.2 Pin Assignment for the MDR 26 Camera Link Connector(s)The pin assignment for the MDR 26 pin connector

Camera Interface2-4 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYCamera Link Connector 2 (A504k and A503k only):PinNumberSignalNameDirection Level Function1, 13, 14, 261Gnd

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-5PRELIMINARY2.1.3 Pin Assignment for the Power ConnectorThe power input connector type is a microminiature push-pull lo

For customers in the U.S.A.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

Camera Interface2-6 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYFigure 2-3: FlashOut Signal TimingFigure 2-4: Flash Trigger Output SchematicsFlashOutExFlashorIntegrateEnab

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-7PRELIMINARY2.1.5 Pin Assignment for the VGA Monitor Output (A504k Only)The 15 pin HDSub receptacle for the VGA monitor

Camera Interface2-8 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY2.2.2 Power CableA Hirose, 6-pin locking plug will be shipped with each camera. This plug should be used to

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-9PRELIMINARY2.3 Camera Link Implementation in the A500kThe A500k uses a National Semiconductor DS90CR287 as a Channel

Camera Interface2-10 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYFigure 2-5: A504k Camera/Frame Grabber Interface

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-11PRELIMINARYFigure 2-6:A503k Camera/Frame Grabber Interface

Camera Interface2-12 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYFigure 2-7: A501k Camera/Frame Grabber InterfaceA501k241112251023229ReservedExSyncSerTC+SerTC-SerTFG+SerTF

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-13PRELIMINARY2.4 Input SignalsThe A500k receives the RS-644 input signals ExSync, ExClk, ExFlash, and RxD of the serial

Camera Interface2-14 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY2.5 Output SignalsData is output from the A500k using the Camera Link standard. The Pixel Clock signal is

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-15PRELIMINARYalso show the assignment for the frame valid bit and the line valid bit.These signals and the datatransmit

Contacting Basler Support WorldwideEurope:Basler AGAn der Strusbek 60 - 6222926 AhrensburgGermanyTel.: +49-4102-463-515Fax.: +49-4102-463-599bc.supp

Camera Interface2-16 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYPlug No. 2, Channel Link ZSignalD6_5D6_6D6_7 (MSB)D7_0D7_1D7_2D7_3D7_4D7_5D7_6D7_7 (MSB)D8_0D8_1D8_2D8_3D8

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-17PRELIMINARYNote that the bit assignment of the A504k does NOT follow the current Camera Linkstandard in every respec

Camera Interface2-18 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYPlug No. 2, Transmitter YPort Camera Frame GrabberSignalPort D0 TxIN0 RxOUT0 D3 Bit 0Port D1 TxIN1RxOUT1 D

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-19PRELIMINARYPlug No. 2, Transmitter ZPort Camera Frame GrabberSignalPort G0 TxIN0 RxOUT0 D6 Bit 0Port G1 TxIN1RxOUT1 D

Camera Interface2-20 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYPort Camera Frame Grabber SignalPort A0 TxIN0 RxOUT0 D0 Bit 0Port A1 TxIN1RxOUT1 D0 Bit 1Port A2 TxIN2RxOU

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-21PRELIMINARY2.5.5 Video Data Output for the A504kA504k cameras output the video data in a 10 x 8 Bit data stream.The p

Camera Interface2-22 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYstream, and so on. The tenth D_9 data stream contains the thirtieth pixel. 8 bits will containthe data for

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-23PRELIMINARYFigure 2-8: 8 Bit Output Mode with Edge or Level-controlled Exposure for the A504kExSyncSignalFrameValidLi

Camera Interface2-24 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYFigure 2-9: 8 Bit Output Mode with Programmable Exposure for the A504kFrameValidLineValidLine 1 Line 2 Lin

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-25PRELIMINARY2.5.6 Video Data Output for the A503kA503k cameras output the video data in an 8 x 8 Bit data stream.The p

Camera Interface2-26 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYstream, and so on. The twentyfourth pixel is the third pixel in the D_7 data stream. The datafor each pixe

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-27PRELIMINARYFigure 2-10: 8 Bit Output Mode with Edge or Level-controlled Exposure for the A503kExSyncSignalFrameValidL

Camera Interface2-28 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYFigure 2-11: 8 Bit Output Mode with Programmable Exposure for the A503kFrameValidLineValidLine 1 Line 2 Li

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-29PRELIMINARY2.5.7 Video Data Output for the A501kA501k cameras output the video data in a 2 x 8 Bit data stream.The pi

Camera Interface2-30 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY• This pattern will continue until all of the pixel data for each data stream for line one has beentransmi

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-31PRELIMINARYFigure 2-13: 8 Bit Output Mode with Programmable Exposure for the A501k2.5.8 Flash Trigger SignalThis sign

Camera Interface2-32 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY2.5.9 VGA Monitor Output (A504k Only)The VGA monitor output transmits 640 x 480 pixels RGB at a rate of 60

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-33PRELIMINARY2.6 RS-644 Serial CommunicationThe A500k is equipped for RS-644 serial communication via the frame grabber

Camera Interface2-34 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY2.8 DC PowerThe A500k requires 12 VDC (± 10 %) power. The maximum power consumption is 6 W for theA504k, 5

Camera InterfaceBasler A500k 2-35PRELIMINARY2.10 Status LEDWhen the LED on the back of the camera is not lit, it means that no power is present. When

ContentsBASLER A500k IDRAFTTable of Contents1 Introduction1.1 Camera Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Camera Interface2-36 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-1PRELIMINARY3 Basic Operation and Features3.1 Functional DescriptionBASLER A500k area scan cameras employ a

Basic Operation and Features3-2 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYin the FPGA if 8 bit output is selected. The digital shifter selects the most significant 8 bit

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-3PRELIMINARYFigure 3-2: A504k, A503k Block DiagramFigure 3-3: A501k Block DiagramImage SensorPB-MV13CCImage

Basic Operation and Features3-4 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.2 Exposure Time Control ModesA500k cameras can operate under the control of an external trigg

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-5PRELIMINARY•In ExSync, programmable mode, the rising edge of ExSync triggers exposure and chargeaccumulati

Basic Operation and Features3-6 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.2.2 Free RunIn free-run, no ExSync signal is required. The camera generates a continuous inte

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-7PRELIMINARY•In free-run, VGA mode (A504k only), the camera generates a continuous internal controlsignal

Basic Operation and Features3-8 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3 Exposure Time Control Modes in DetailThis section is aimed at system integrators or enginee

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-9PRELIMINARYThe synchronous/asynchronous timing is described in sections 3.3.2.2, 3.3.3.2, and 3.3.4.2for e

ContentsII BASLER A500kDRAFT3 Basic Operation and Features3.1 Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Operation and Features3-10 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.1 ExSync, Edge-controlled ModeWhen using the ExSync edge-controlled mode to control exposu

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-11PRELIMINARY3.3.1.1 ExSync, Edge-controlled Mode with Asynchronous TimingFigure 3-9: ExSync, Edge-controll

Basic Operation and Features3-12 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.1.2 ExSync, Edge-controlled Mode with Synchronous Timing 1Figure 3-10: ExSync, Edge-contro

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-13PRELIMINARY3.3.1.3 ExSync, Edge-controlled Mode with Synchronous Timing 2Figure 3-11: ExSync, Edge-contro

Basic Operation and Features3-14 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.2 ExSync, Level-controlled ModeWhen using the ExSync level-controlled mode to control expo

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-15PRELIMINARY3.3.2.1 ExSync, Level-controlled Mode with Asynchronous TimingFigure 3-12: ExSync, Level-contr

Basic Operation and Features3-16 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.2.2 ExSync, Level-controlled Mode with Synchronous/Asynchronous TimingFigure 3-13: ExSync,

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-17PRELIMINARY3.3.2.3 ExSync, Level-controlled Mode with Synchronous Timing 1Figure 3-14: ExSync, Level-cont

Basic Operation and Features3-18 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.2.4 ExSync, Level-controlled Mode with Synchronous Timing 2Figure 3-15: ExSync, Level-cont

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-19PRELIMINARY3.3.3 ExSync, Programmable ModeWhen using the ExSync programmable mode to control exposure, se

ContentsBASLER A500k IIIDRAFT3.11 Test Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Operation and Features3-20 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.3.1 ExSync, Programmable Mode with Asynchronous TimingFigure 3-16: ExSync, Programmable Mo

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-21PRELIMINARY3.3.3.2 ExSync, Programmable Mode with Synchronous/Asynchronous TimingFigure 3-17: ExSync, Pro

Basic Operation and Features3-22 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.3.3 ExSync, Programmable Mode with Synchronous Timing 1Figure 3-18: ExSync, Programmable M

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-23PRELIMINARY3.3.3.4 ExSync, Programmable Mode with Synchronous Timing 2Figure 3-19: ExSync, Programmable M

Basic Operation and Features3-24 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.4 Free-run ModeWhen using the free-run, programmable mode to control exposure, several gui

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-25PRELIMINARY3.3.4.1 Free-run Mode with Asynchronous TimingFigure 3-20: Free-run, Programmable Mode - Expos

Basic Operation and Features3-26 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.4.2 Free-run Mode with Synchronous/Asynchronous TimingFigure 3-21: Free-run, Programmable

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-27PRELIMINARY3.3.4.3 Free-run Mode with Synchronous Timing 1Figure 3-22: Free-run, Programmable Mode - Expo

Basic Operation and Features3-28 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.3.4.4 Free-run Mode with Synchronous Timing 2Figure 3-23:Free-run, Programmable Mode - Expos

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-29PRELIMINARY3.3.5 Free-run VGA Mode (A504k Only)Figure 3-24: Free-run VGA Mode• Disregarding possible jitt

ContentsIV BASLER A500kDRAFT4.2.5 Test Image Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-234.2.6 Quer

Basic Operation and Features3-30 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.4 Long Exposure Compensation (A504k, A503k Only)The long exposure compensati-on value can be

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-31PRELIMINARY3.5 Max Exposure Time at Max Speed (A504k Only)In many applications, cameras are operated at m

Basic Operation and Features3-32 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.6 Gain and OffsetThe A500k includes a CMOS sensor with 1024 ADCs(Analog to Digital Converter

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-33PRELIMINARY3.6.1 Gain Settings in More DetailThe optical gain Gopt is the digital number value (DN) that

Basic Operation and Features3-34 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.7 DSNU Constancy (A503k Only)In theory, when an area scan camera with a digital sensor captu

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-35PRELIMINARY3.9 Digital ShiftThe digital shift feature allows you to change the group of bits that is outp

Basic Operation and Features3-36 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYShift TwiceWhen the camera is set to shift twice, the output fromthe camera will include bit 7

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-37PRELIMINARY3.9.2 Precautions When Using Digital ShiftThere are several checks and precautions that you mu

Basic Operation and Features3-38 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.10 Area of Interest (AOI)The area of interest feature allows you to specify a portion of the

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-39PRELIMINARYYou can set the area of interest using either the Camera Configuration Tool Plus (see section

IntroductionBasler A500k 1-1PRELIMINARY1 IntroductionBASLER A500k area scan cameras are high speed CMOS cameras designed for industrial use.Good CMOS

Basic Operation and Features3-40 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.10.1 Changes to the Maximum Frame Rate with Area of InterestWhen the area of interest featur

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-41PRELIMINARY3.10.2 Dynamic Area of Interest (A504k, A503k Only)Dynamic AOI is a useful feature for object

Basic Operation and Features3-42 Basler A500kPRELIMINARYAOI Starting Column, AOI Width, AOI Starting Line, AOI Height: The values come directly fromth

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-43PRELIMINARY3.11 Test ImagesThe test image mode is used to check the camera’s basic functionality and its

Basic Operation and Features3-44 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.11.1 Gray Scale Test ImageThe gray scale test image consists of lines withrepeated gray scal

Basic Operation and FeaturesBasler A500k 3-45PRELIMINARY3.12 Configuration SetsThe camera’s adjustable parameters are stored inconfiguration sets and

Basic Operation and Features3-46 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY3.13 Camera StatusA500k cameras monitor their status by performing a regular series of self ch

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-1PRELIMINARY4 Configuring the CameraA500k cameras come factory-set so that they will work properly for most appli

Configuring the Camera4-2 Basler A500kPRELIMINARY4.1 Configuring the Camera with the Camera Configuration Tool Plus (CCT+)The camera configuration too

Configuring the CameraBasler A500k 4-3PRELIMINARY4.1.3 Configuration Tool BasicsThe RAM memory in the camera contains the set of parameters that contr