The efficient use of a camera involves understanding its specifications, hardware differences, and the calibration process. This article aims to guide you through these essential components, enhancing your ability to effectively utilize the camera.
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Camera image calibration
The camera image calibration part describes how to adjust and calibrate the vision setup.
For allPIXA evo
For allPIXA neo
Camera feature reference
All available camera features are described in this section
For allPIXA evo
For allPIXA neo
GCT - Viewer
The GCT-Viewer is the Chromasens software to calibrate and control the camera
CS-GenICam-SDK
The Chromasens CS-GenICAM-SDK allowed to control and calibrate the camera via SDK functions
How to use the online documentation for an efficient camera usage
The structure of the online documentation for the camera is defined into the following sections:
Safety - Safety Instructions
allPIXA evo series - All relevant information about the camera
allPIXA neo series - All relevant information about the camera
Release notes - Important information about new camera releases
The allPIXA evo and allPIXA neo series contains the following subsections
Introduction - General Information about Line scan systems and Offline Versions
Models - All Information about the camera specifications, dimensions, spectral sensitivity and IO’ configuration
Installation - Description of the mechanical, electrical and software installation
Getting started - First steps of image acquisition and camera image calibration
Camera operation - how to - Description of specific camera operations and how to configure the camera
Feature reference - guide - This is a description of all camera features
Troubleshooting - This may help you by solving issues
Maintenance and disposal - General Maintenance and disposal information
Software
Under the software category, you can access all pertinent details to manage the Camera using the Chromasen GCT Viewer or the CS-GenICAM-SDK.
GCT-Viewer - This section describes the GCT-Viewer, how to install GCT, Hardware requirements and a lot more
CS-GenICAM-SDK - Describes the SDK functions and all information to use it
Python API - Provides all information to use the Python Wrapper for the CS-GenICAM-SDK
Vimba X - Provides some information to use the Chromasens camera with the Allied Vision Software
Accessories
This sections contains the following camera relevant information:
Heat Sinks - Available heat sinks and the specifications
allPIXA Alignment Adapter - Specifications and description of how to use the alignment adapter
Conclusion
By familiarizing yourself with these aspects, you will be prepared to use your camera efficiently, ensuring high-quality image capture and streamlined operation. Understanding the specifications, getting started with the right software, and calibrating correctly are foundational steps in this process.