Software and Hardware Setup
27
Pixel Format Selection
Figure 9. Pixel Format Selection
The output pixel format can be selected between an RGB or BGR output using the spf ASCII
command or by using Pixel Format in the GENCP.
The camera link output modes are the same except the red and blue positions are swapped.
Camera Link cable quality and length
The maximum allowable Camera Link cable length depends on the quality of the cable used
and the Camera Link strobe frequency. Cable quality degrades over time as the cable is
flexed. In addition, as the Camera Link strobe frequency is increased the maximum
allowable cable length will decrease.
The camera is capable of driving cables 10 metres or less in length. We do not guarantee
good imaging performance with low quality cables of
any
length. In general, we recommend
the use of high quality cables for any cable length.
Input Signals
Camera Link
The camera accepts control inputs through the Camera Link SDR-26F connector. The
camera ships in internal sync, and internally programmed integration.
EXSYNC (Line Readout Trigger)
Line rate can be set internally using the GenICam features. The external control signal
EXSYNC is optional and enabled through the user interface. This camera uses the falling
edge of EXSYNC to trigger pixel readout.
The EXSYNC signal tells the camera when to integrate and readout the image. It can be
either an internally generated signal by the camera, or it can be supplied externally via the
serial interface. Depending upon the mode of operation the high time of the EXSYNC signal
can represent the integration period.
RGB
BGR
