Basler L100k User Manual
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Camera InterfaceBASLER L100k Series 2-17DRAFT2.6 RS-644 Serial CommunicationThe L100k is equipped for RS-644 serial communication via the frame grabber as specified in theCamera Link standard. The RS-644 serial connection in the Camera Link interface is used to issuecommands to the camera for changing modes and parameters. The serial link can also be usedto query the camera about its current setup.The Basler Camera Configuration Tool Plus (CCT+) is a convenient, graphical interface that canbe used to change camera modes and parameters via the serial connection. The configurationtool is installed as part of the camera installation procedure shown in the CCT+ booklet that isshipped with the camera. Section 4.1 provides some basic information about the configurationtool. Detailed instructions for using the tool are included in the on-line help file that is installed withthe tool.Basler has also developed a binary command protocol that can be used to change camera modesand parameters directly from your own application via the serial connection using either the APIdelivered with the frame grabber or the Basler CPA driver. See Section 4.2 for details on the binarycommand format.2.6.1 Making the Serial ConnectionFrame grabbers compliant with the Camera Link specification are equipped with a serial portintegrated into the Camera Link interface that can be used for RS-644 serial communication. Thecharacteristics of the serial port can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.If you are using the Basler Camera Configuration Tool Plus to configure the camera, the tool willdetect the characteristics of the serial port on the frame grabber and will determine the appropriatesettings so that the tool can open and use the port.If you are configuring the camera using binary commands from within your application software,your software must be able to access the frame grabber serial port and to determine theappropriate settings so that it can open and use the port. Please consult your frame grabber’sdocumentation to determine the port access method and the port characteristics.* In order for the Camera Configuration Tool Plus to detect and use the port, the char-acteristics of the port must comply with the Camera Link standard and the DLL calledfor in the standard must be present. |
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