Basler L304kc Manual de usuario

Basler L304kcUSER’S MANUALDocument Number: DA00072104Release Date: 27 September 2007

ContentsVI Basler L304kcDraft

Operation and Features3-66 Basler L304kcDraft3.17.2 “Activating” a Saved User Set FileAs explained in Section 3.17.1, you can save configuration sets

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-67DraftActivating the Factory Set FileYou can activate the factory set file with the Camera Configuration Tool P

Operation and Features3-68 Basler L304kcDraftBy Setting CSRsYou download or upload user set files by writing values to the bulk data CSR for configura

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Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-1Draft4 Configuring the CameraL304kc cameras come with a factory set of parameters that will work properly for m

Configuring the Camera4-2 Basler L304kcDraft4.1 Configuring the Camera with the Camera Configuration Tool Plus (CCT+)The Camera Configuration Tool Plu

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-3Draft4.1.3 Configuration Tool BasicsThe volatile (RAM) memory in the camera contains the parameter settings tha

Configuring the Camera4-4 Basler L304kcDraft 4.1.4 Configuration Tool HelpThe CCT+ includes a complete on-line help file that explains how to change p

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-5Draft4.2 Configuring the Camera By Setting RegistersL304kc cameras have blocks of mapped memory space known as

IntroductionBasler L304kc 1-1Draft1 Introduction1.1 Document ApplicabilityThis User’s Manual applies to L304kc cameras with a camera version ID number

Configuring the Camera4-6 Basler L304kcDraft4.2.1 Inquiry Registers4.2.1.1 Definition of an Inquiry RegisterInquiry registers contain basic informatio

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-7DraftProduct ID InquirySerial Number Inquiry Camera Version Inquiry Register Base Address: 0x0300Field Name: Re

Configuring the Camera4-8 Basler L304kcDraftMicrocontroller Firmware Version Inquiry FPGA Firmware Version InquiryFPGA Configuration Version InquiryRe

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-9DraftCamera Status InquiryThe camera has been programmed to detect several error conditions. When an error cond

Configuring the Camera4-10 Basler L304kcDraftFPGA Status InquiryThe camera has been programmed to detect several error conditions in its field program

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-11DraftBinary Command Protocol Status InquiryThe camera has been programmed to detect several errors in the form

Configuring the Camera4-12 Basler L304kcDraft4.2.2 Feature Control and Status Registers4.2.2.1 Definition of a Feature Control and Status RegisterThe

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-13DraftSetting the Absolute Red GainIf you set the red gain by writing a value to the Absolute Red Gain field of

Configuring the Camera4-14 Basler L304kcDraft4.2.2.3 Feature Control and Status Register DetailsVideo Data Output Mode CSRExposure Time Control Mode C

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-15DraftExposure Time CSRNote: The exposure time can be set by writing a floating point value to the Absolute Exp

Introduction1-2 Basler L304kcDraft1.2 Performance SpecificationsCategorySpecificationSensor Kodak KLI-4104 Linear CCD with 3 parallel color lines(one

Configuring the Camera4-16 Basler L304kcDraftField Name: Raw Min Offset: 0x0011 Size: 4 Bytes Type: Read onlyDescription: Minimum allowed integer valu

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-17DraftLine Period CSRNote: The line period can be set by writing a floating point value to the Absolute Line Pe

Configuring the Camera4-18 Basler L304kcDraftField Name: Raw Min Offset: 0x0011 Size: 4 Bytes Type: Read onlyDescription: Minimum allowed integer valu

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-19DraftSpatial Correction Direction CSRSpatial Correction Amount CSRRegister Base Address: 0x3300Field Name: Reg

Configuring the Camera4-20 Basler L304kcDraftRed Gain CSR Note: The red gain can be set by writing a floating point value to the Absolute Red Gain fie

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-21DraftGreen Gain CSR Blue Gain CSR Gain Lock CSRField Name: Raw Min Offset: 0x000F Size: 2 Bytes Type: Read onl

Configuring the Camera4-22 Basler L304kcDraftRed Offset CSR Note: The red offset can be set by writing a floating point value to the Absolute Red Offs

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-23DraftGreen Offset CSR Blue Offset CSR Field Name: Raw Red Offset Offset: 0x000D Size: 2 Bytes Type: Read / Wri

Configuring the Camera4-24 Basler L304kcDraftOffset Lock CSRRegister Base Address: 0x0FE0Field Name: Register Status Offset: 0x0000 Size: 1 Byte Type:

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-25DraftArea of Interest Starting Pixel CSRRegister Base Address: 0x1000Field Name: Register Status Offset: 0x000

IntroductionBasler L304kc 1-3Draft1.3 Spectral ResponseThe spectral response for L304kc cameras is shown in Figure 1-2.Figure 1-2: Spectral ResponseLT

Configuring the Camera4-26 Basler L304kcDraftArea of Interest Length CSRRegister Base Address: 0x100AField Name: Register Status Offset: 0x0000 Size:

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-27DraftStamp Mode CSRRegister Base Address: 0x2B00Field Name: Register Status Offset: 0x0000 Size: 1 Byte Type:

Configuring the Camera4-28 Basler L304kcDraftStamp Red Low Pixel Limit CSRRegister Base Address: 0x2B60Field Name: Register Status Offset: 0x0000 Size

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-29DraftStamp Red High Pixel Threshold CSRRegister Base Address: 0x2B70Field Name: Register Status Offset: 0x0000

Configuring the Camera4-30 Basler L304kcDraftStamp Green Low Pixel Limit CSR Stamp Green High Pixel Threshold CSR Stamp Blue Low Pixel Limit CSR Stamp

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-31DraftMirror Image Mode CSRRegister Base Address: 0x3500Field Name: Register Status Offset: 0x0000 Size: 1 Byte

Configuring the Camera4-32 Basler L304kcDraftShading Mode CSRShading Value Generate CSRRegister Base Address: 0x2000Field Name: Register Status Offset

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-33DraftDark Noise Cancellation Mode CSRDefective Pixel Correction Mode CSRRegister Base Address: 0x1480Field Nam

Configuring the Camera4-34 Basler L304kcDraftColor Shift Correction Mode CSRRed Color Shift Correction CSRNote: The amount of red color shift correcti

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-35DraftGreen Color Shift Correction CSR Blue Color Shift Correction CSR Field Name: Raw Red Color Shift Correcti

Introduction1-4 Basler L304kcDraft1.4 Environmental Requirements1.4.1 Temperature and HumidityHousing temperature during operation: 0° C ... + 55° C (

Configuring the Camera4-36 Basler L304kcDraftTest Image Mode CSRCamera Reset CSRRegister Base Address: 0x1800Field Name: Register Status Offset: 0x000

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-37DraftSerial Communication Baud Rate CSRAn RS-644 serial connection is integrated into the Camera Link interfac

Configuring the Camera4-38 Basler L304kcDraft4.2.3 Bulk Data and the Bulk Data Control and Status Registers4.2.3.1 Definition of Bulk Data Control and

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-39Draft4.2.3.2 Using Bulk Data CSRs to Work with Bulk DataSaving a Configuration SetAs mentioned in Section 3.17

Configuring the Camera4-40 Basler L304kcDraftActivating a Saved Configuration Set FileThe process of “activating” a saved configuration set file, acco

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-41DraftEnumerating Saved Bulk Data FilesBulk data file enumeration allows you to look through a list of existing

Configuring the Camera4-42 Basler L304kcDraftDownloading a Saved Bulk Data File from the Camera to a PCYou can download an existing saved bulk data fi

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-43DraftUploading a Bulk Data File from a PC to the CameraYou can upload a bulk data file from your host PC to th

Configuring the Camera4-44 Basler L304kcDraft4.2.3.3 Bulk Data Control and Status Register DetailsConfiguration Set CSRSee Section 4.2.3.2 for informa

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-45DraftShading Value CSRSee Section 4.2.3.2 for information about using bulk data control registers.Register Bas

IntroductionBasler L304kc 1-5Draft1.5 PrecautionsHeatPowerTo ensure that your warranty remains in effect:Do not remove the camera’s serial number labe

Configuring the Camera4-46 Basler L304kcDraft4.3 Using Binary Read/Write CommandsAs explained in Section 4.2, each L304kc camera has control and statu

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-47Draft4.3.1 The Binary Read/Write Command ProtocolWith the binary read/write command protocol, data is placed i

Configuring the Camera4-48 Basler L304kcDraftThe value in the OpCode portion of the FTF field defines the function of the binary com-mand, that is, wh

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-49DraftDataLen Data Length fieldFor read commands, the DataLen field indicates the number of bytes to read from

Configuring the Camera4-50 Basler L304kcDraft4.3.1.1 Error Checking and ResponsesACK/NAKWhen the camera receives a frame, it checks to see if the orde

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-51Draft4.3.2 Basic Read/Write Command Explanations4.3.2.1 Read CommandThis section includes a text description

Configuring the Camera4-52 Basler L304kcDraft4.3.2.2 Write CommandThis section includes a text description the hex digits included in a command messag

Configuring the CameraBasler L304kc 4-53Draft4.3.2.3 Calculating the Block Check Character The use of a block check character (BCC) in L304kc commands

Configuring the Camera4-54 Basler L304kcDraft4.4 Binary Command Sample CodeSample code that illustrates how to use binary commands with L304kc cameras

Mechanical ConsiderationsBasler L304kc 5-1Draft5 Mechanical ConsiderationsThe L304kc camera housing is manufactured with high precision. Planar, paral

Introduction1-6 Basler L304kcDraftTransportingOnly transport the camera in its original packaging. Do not discard the packaging. CleaningAvoid cleanin

Mechanical Considerations5-2 Basler L304kcDraft5.1 Camera Dimensions and Mounting FacilitiesThe dimensions for L304kc cameras are as shown in Figure 5

Mechanical ConsiderationsBasler L304kc 5-3Draft5.2 Sensor Positioning AccuracyThe sensor positioning accuracy is as shown in Figure 5-2.Figure 5-2: Se

Mechanical Considerations5-4 Basler L304kcDraft5.3 Sensor Line LocationThe location of the sensor Lines on the sensor chip is as shown in Figure 5-3.F

Mechanical ConsiderationsBasler L304kc 5-5Draft5.4 F-Mount Adapter DimensionsFigure 5-4: F-Mount Adapter Dimensions (in mm)

Mechanical Considerations5-6 Basler L304kcDraft5.5 Heat Sink DimensionsFigure 5-5: Heat Sink Dimensions (in mm)

TroubleshootingBasler L304kc 6-1Draft6 Troubleshooting6.1 Fault Finding Using the Camera LEDDuring bootup, the camera loads firmware and performs init

Troubleshooting6-2 Basler L304kcDraftIf the status LED on the back of the camera is not lit, it means that power to the camera is notpresent or is les

TroubleshootingBasler L304kc 6-3Draft6.2 Troubleshooting ChartsThe following pages contain several troubleshooting charts that can help you find the c

Troubleshooting6-4 Basler L304kcDraftNoCheck the setup on your frame grabber and make sure that the ExSync signal period is not too short. The ExSync

TroubleshootingBasler L304kc 6-5Draft6.2.2 Poor Quality ImageUse this chart if the image is poor quality, is completely white, or is completely black.

Camera InterfaceBasler L304kc 2-1Draft2 Camera Interface2.1 Connections2.1.1 General DescriptionL304kc cameras are interfaced to external circuitry vi

Troubleshooting6-6 Basler L304kcDraftContact Basler Technical Support. The contact numbers appear on the title page of this manual.Before you call for

TroubleshootingBasler L304kc 6-7Draft6.2.3 InterfacingUse the interfacing troubleshooting charts if you think that there is a problem with the cablesb

Troubleshooting6-8 Basler L304kcDraft6.2.4 RS-644 Serial CommunicationUse the serial communication troubleshooting charts if you think that there is a

TroubleshootingBasler L304kc 6-9Draft6.3 Before Calling Basler Technical SupportTo help you as quickly and efficiently as possible when you have a pro

Troubleshooting6-10 Basler L304kcDraft9 How often did/does the prob-lem occur?Once. Every time.Regularly when: Occasionally when:10 How severe is the

Revision HistoryBASLER L304kc iDraftRevision HistoryDoc. ID Number Date ChangesDA00072101 26 Jan 2004 Preliminary release of the L304kc User’s Manual.

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IndexBasler L304kc vDraftIndexAabsolute value fields in CSRs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12area of interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Camera Interface2-2 Basler L304kcDraft2.1.2 Pin Assignments and Pin Numbering26-Pin MDR Connector Pin Assignments6-Pin Micro-miniature Receptacle Pin

Indexvi Basler L304kcDraftKk-BIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18LLED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Camera InterfaceBasler L304kc 2-3DraftConnector Pin NumberingFigure 2-2 shows the pin numbering for the connectors on the back of the camera.Figure 2-

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 Interface2-4 Basler L304kcDraft2.1.3 Connector Types26-Pin ConnectorThe 26-pin connector on the camera is a female 0.050 inch MDR connector as

Camera InterfaceBasler L304kc 2-5Draft2.3 Camera Link Implementation in the L304kcThe schematic in Figure 2-3 shows the interface for L304kc cameras a

Camera Interface2-6 Basler L304kcDraftFigure 2-3: Camera / Frame Grabber Interface

Camera InterfaceBasler L304kc 2-7Draft2.4 Input SignalsAn external sync (ExSync) signal is the only control signal that can be input into an L304kccam

Camera Interface2-8 Basler L304kcDraft2.5 Output SignalsThe camera’s output signals include a pixel clock, video data and video data qualifiers such a

Camera InterfaceBasler L304kc 2-9Draft2.5.4 Video DataTable 2-3 lists the assignment of pixel data bits to the input ports on the transmitter in the c

Camera Interface2-10 Basler L304kcDraft2.5.5 L304kc Video Data Output ModesL304kc cameras can operate in 3 tap 8 bit, 2 tap 10 bit and 2 tap 8 bit out

Camera InterfaceBasler L304kc 2-11DraftFigure 2-4: 3 Tap 8 Bit Output Mode with Edge or Level-controlled Exposure When the AOI and Stamp features are

Camera Interface2-12 Basler L304kcDraftFigure 2-5: 3 Tap 8 Bit Output Mode with Programmable ExposureWhen the AOI and Stamp features are used, N could

Camera InterfaceBasler L304kc 2-13DraftOperation in 2 Tap 10 Bit or 2 Tap 8 Bit Output ModesIn 2 tap 10 bit output mode, L304kc cameras operate with a

Contacting Basler Support WorldwideEurope:Basler AGAn der Strusbek 60 - 6222926 AhrensburgGermanyTel.: +49-4102-463-500Fax.: +49-4102-463-599vc.suppor

Camera Interface2-14 Basler L304kcDraftFigure 2-6 shows the data sequence when the camera is operating in edge-controlled or level-controlled exposure

Camera InterfaceBasler L304kc 2-15DraftFigure 2-7: 2 Tap 10 Bit or 2 Tap 8 Bit Output Mode with Programmable ExposureWhen the AOI and Stamp features a

Camera Interface2-16 Basler L304kcDraft2.5.6 Integrate Enabled SignalAn RS-644 LVDS output signal called Integrate Enabled (IntEn) is available on L30

Camera InterfaceBasler L304kc 2-17Draft2.6 RS-644 Serial CommunicationThe L304kc is equipped for RS-644 serial communication via the frame grabber as

Camera Interface2-18 Basler L304kcDraft2.7 Converting Camera Link Output to RS-644 with a k-BICOn the l304kc, video data is output from the camera in

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-1Draft3 Operation and Features3.1 Functional DescriptionThe L304kc is a high resolution camera that employs a CC

Operation and Features3-2 Basler L304kcDraft Figure 3-1: Pixels and Shift RegistersFigure 3-2: L304kc Block Diagram

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-3Draft3.2 Video Data Output ModesL304kc cameras can output video data in a 3 tap 8 bit mode, a 2 tap 10 bit mode

Operation and Features3-4 Basler L304kcDraft3.3 Exposure Time Control ModesL304kc series cameras can operate under the control of an external trigger

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-5Draft•In ExSync programmable mode, the rising edge of ExSync triggers exposure and chargeaccumulation for a pre

Operation and Features3-6 Basler L304kcDraft3.3.1.3 Guidelines When Using an ExSync SignalWhen using an ExSync signal to control exposure, several gen

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-7DraftExposure End DelayWhen an exposure is triggered by the ExSync signal, the actual end of exposure will be d

Operation and Features3-8 Basler L304kcDraft3.3.2 Free Run3.3.2.1 Basics of Free-run Controlled OperationIn free-run, an ExSync signal is not required

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-9Draft•In free-run programmable mode, the pixels are exposed and charge is accumulated whenthe internal control

Operation and Features3-10 Basler L304kcDraft3.3.2.3 Guidelines When Using Free-runWhen using free-run mode to control exposure, several general guide

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-11Draft3.5 Spatial Correction 3.5.1 What is Spatial Correction?As shown in Figure 3-8, the sensor used in the L3

Operation and Features3-12 Basler L304kcDraftLet’s consider a single, small area on an object passing the camera and let’s call it point A. Figure3-10

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-13DraftTo better understand the concept of spatial correction, consider a simple example. In our example,we will

Operation and Features3-14 Basler L304kcDraftKeep in mind that the direction of travel of the object will determine how the object’s image passesthe c

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-15DraftSpatial Correction AmountThe spatial correction amount parameter is used to determine which stored exposu

ContentsBasler L304kc IDraftTable of Contents1 Introduction1.1 Document Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation and Features3-16 Basler L304kcDraft3.5.4 Camera Operating Requirements for Proper Spatial CorrectionTo achieve proper spatial correction, ce

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-17Draft3.5.5 System Design Requirements for ProperSpatial CorrectionAs explained in Section 3.5.1, spatial corre

Operation and Features3-18 Basler L304kcDraftSensor PerpendicularityThe sensor lines in the camera must be perpendicular to the conveyor’s line of tra

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-19DraftSensor-Conveyor ParallelismThe face of the sensor in the camera and the surface of the conveyor should be

Operation and Features3-20 Basler L304kcDraftFigure 3-18: Sensor Rotated on its Short AxisObject Height DifferencesIf the objects on the conveyor stro

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-21Draft3.5.6 System Design CalculationsAssuming that the camera operating requirements listed in Section 3.5.4 a

Operation and Features3-22 Basler L304kcDraftExample 1Assume the following conditions:• Conveyor movement per line capture = 0.25 mm• Desired aspect r

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-23DraftExample 2There is a second approach to calculating system design criteria that is less concerned withaspe

Operation and Features3-24 Basler L304kcDraftThe calculations below look at the outcomes of our two options:Option 1Calculate the conveyor movement th

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-25DraftStep 4 - Select an appropriate lens and determine the mounting distance for your camera. Youcan contact B

ContentsII Basler L304kcDraft3.3.2 Free Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-

Operation and Features3-26 Basler L304kcDraft3.6 Gain and Offset3.6.1 Red Gain, Green Gain and Blue GainOn L304kc cameras, the gain settings for ther

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-27Draft3.6.1.1 Setting the Red Gain, the Green Gain and the Blue GainYou can set the red gain, green gain and bl

Operation and Features3-28 Basler L304kcDraft3.6.2 Gain LockAs described in Section 3.6.1, the red, green and blue gain settings let you individually

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-29Draft3.6.3 Red Offset, Green Offset and Blue OffsetOn L304kc cameras, the offset settings for the red line, th

Operation and Features3-30 Basler L304kcDraft3.6.4 Offset LockAs described in Section 3.6.3, the red, green and blue offset settings let you individua

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-31Draft3.6.5 ClippingIf the gain and offset on one or more of thelines in an L304kc camera are setincorrectly, “

Operation and Features3-32 Basler L304kcDraft3.7 Area of Interest (AOI)The area of interest feature lets you specify a portion of the CCD array and du

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-33Draft Figure 3-23: AOI Operation on a Camera set for 3 Tap 8 Bit Output3.7.1 Setting the AOIYou can set the AO

Operation and Features3-34 Basler L304kcDraft3.8 StampThe stamp feature provides the user with information about each captured line such as the sumof

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-35DraftFigure 3-25: Stamp Pixel Transmission with 2 Tap 8 Bit or 2 Tap 10 Bit OutputIf the stamp feature is used

ContentsBasler L304kc IIIDraft3.11.4 Test Image Two (Moving Gray Gradient) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-543.11.5 Test Image Th

Operation and Features3-36 Basler L304kcDraftFigure 3-27: Stamp Pixel Transmission with 2 Tap 8 Bit or 2 Tap 10 Bit Output and an AOI

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-37DraftThe table below shows the function of each stamp pixel by position. A more detailed explanationof how to

Operation and Features3-38 Basler L304kcDraftFor example, assume that the High Pixel Threshold for the red line in the sensor is set to 200. Alsoassum

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-39Draft3.8.1 Enabling and Setting the StampYou can enable and set the stamp feature with the Camera Configuratio

Operation and Features3-40 Basler L304kcDraft3.9 Mirror ImageL304kc cameras are equipped with a mirror image feature. When the mirror image feature is

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-41Draft3.10 Image EnhancementsWith an L304kc camera, you can expect to achieve excellent image quality by making

Operation and Features3-42 Basler L304kcDraft3. Signal the camera to generate a set of DSNU shading values:a) You can start the generation of a set of

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-43DraftEnabling DSNU Shading CorrectionOnce you have a complete set of DSNU shading values in place, you can ena

Operation and Features3-44 Basler L304kcDraft4. Begin capturing lines either by generating an ExSync signal to trigger line capture or bysetting the c

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-45Draft7. Once 16 image capture cycles have been completed, the camera uses the following processto calculate a

ContentsIV Basler L304kcDraftFPGA Status Inquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10Binary Command Protocol St

Operation and Features3-46 Basler L304kcDraftSaving a Set of Shading Values to a FileYou can save the DSNU and PRNU shading values currently in the vo

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-47Draft3.10.2 Dark Noise CancellationWhen the camera is used at very low line rates or with long idle times, a s

Operation and Features3-48 Basler L304kcDraftEnabling Dark Noise CancellationYou can enable the dark noise cancellation feature with the Camera Config

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-49Draft3.10.3 Defective Pixel CorrectionThe sensor used in L304kc cameras may include up to three defective pixe

Operation and Features3-50 Basler L304kcDraft3.10.4 Color Shift CorrectionUnder certain operating conditions, L304kc cameras are subject to a “color s

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-51DraftBy Setting CSRsYou enable the color shift correction feature by writing a value to the Mode field of the

Operation and Features3-52 Basler L304kcDraft3.11 Test Images The test image mode is used to check the camera’s basic functionality and its ability to

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-53Draft3.11.3 Test Image One (Fixed Gray Gradient)Test image one is formed with a vertical gra-dient that ranges

Operation and Features3-54 Basler L304kcDraft3.11.4 Test Image Two (Moving Gray Gradient)Test image two is formed with a gradient that ranges from 0 t

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-55Draft3.11.5 Test Image Three (Vertical / Horizontal Gray Gradient)Test image three consists of two parts. The

ContentsBasler L304kc VDraft4.2.3.2 Using Bulk Data CSRs to Work with Bulk Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-394.2.3.3 Bulk Data Control and Status

Operation and Features3-56 Basler L304kcDraft3.11.6 Test Image Four (Fixed Red Gradient)Test image four is formed with a vertical red gradient that ra

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-57Draft3.11.8 Test Image Six (Fixed Blue Gradient)Test image six is formed with a vertical blue gradient that ra

Operation and Features3-58 Basler L304kcDraft3.11.10 Test Image Eight (Uniform Black)In test image eight, all pixels will have a red value, a green va

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-59Draft3.11.11 Test Image Nine (Interleaved Gradient)Test image nine is formed with a vertical odd/even gradient

Operation and Features3-60 Basler L304kcDraft3.12 CCD Temperature SensorL304kc cameras are equipped with a feature that lets you monitor the temperatu

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-61Draft3.13 Error Condition Detection3.13.1 Overvoltage Condition DetectedL304kc cameras have overvoltage protec

Operation and Features3-62 Basler L304kcDraft3.13.2 Overtemperature Condition DetectedL304kc cameras have overtemperature protection. If the temperatu

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-63Draft3.13.3 Identical Dark Images Indicate a Parameter ErrorIf the camera detects that a parameter error is pr

Operation and Features3-64 Basler L304kcDraft3.16 Resetting the CameraYou can initiate a camera reset with the Camera Configuration Tool Plus (CCT+) o

Operation and FeaturesBasler L304kc 3-65Draft3.17 Configuration SetsA configuration set is a set of values that contains all ofthe parameters needed t