Dalsa Piranha3, User Manual

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Piranha 3 User Manual
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Camera Hardware Interface
2.1 Installation Overview
When setting up your camera, you should take these steps:
1. Power down all equipment.
2. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, install the frame grabber (if applicable). Be
sure to observe all static precautions.
3. Install any necessary imaging software.
4. Before connecting power to the camera, test all power supplies. Ensure that all the
correct voltages are present at the camera end of the power. Power supplies must
meet the requirements defined in section 2.2.2 Power Connector.
5. Inspect all cables and connectors prior to installation. Do not use damaged cables or
connectors or the camera may be damaged.
6. Connect Camera Link and power cables.
7. After connecting cables, apply power to the camera.
8. Check the diagnostic LED. See 2.2.1 LED Status Indicator for an LED description.
You must also set up the other components of your system, including light sources,
camera mounts, host computers, optics, encoders, and so on.
2.2 Input/Output Connectors and LED
The camera uses a:
• Diagnostic LED for monitoring the camera. See LED Status Indicator in section 2.2.1
LED Status Indicator for details.
• 6-pin Hirose connector for power. Refer to section 2.2.2 Power Connector for details.
• High-density 26-pin MDR26 connector for Camera Link control signals, data signals,
and serial communications. Refer to section 2.2.3 Camera Link Data Connector for
details.
This installation
overview assumes you
have not installed any
system components yet.