30 Piranha4 2K and 4K Camera Color User's Manual03-032-20180-06 Teledyne DALSA3. Software and Hardware SetupRecommended system requirementsTo achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended: High bandwidth frame grabber, e.g. Xcelera-CL PX8 Full Camera Link frame grabber (Part # OR-X8CO-XPF00): www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/products/fg/OR-X8C0-XPF00/. Operating systems: Windows XP / Vista / 7, 32 / 64-bit.Setup Steps: OverviewTake the following steps in order to setup and run your camera system. They are described briefly belowand in more detail in the sections that follow.1. Install and configure frame grabber and softwareWe recommend the Xcelera-CL PX8 Full frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on theteledynedalsa.com site here. If your host computer does not have a PX8 full Camera Link frame grabberthen you will need to install one. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.A GenCP (Generic Control Protocol) compliant XML device description file is embedded within thecamera firmware allowing GenCP-compliant applications to know the camera’s capabilities immediatelyafter connection. Installing SaperaLT gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a tool that supports GenCP-compliant devices.2. Connect Camera Link and power cables Connect the Camera Link cables from the camera to the computer. Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +24 VDC power supply.3. Establish communicating with the cameraStart the GUI and establish communication with the camera.ASCII CommandsAs an alternative to the CamExpert (or equivalent) GUI, you can communicate with this camera usingASCII-based commands. A complete list of the commands can be found here, Appendix B: ASCIICommands.4. Operate the cameraAt this point you will be ready to start operating the camera in order to acquire images, set camerafunctions, and save settings.
