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5.2 Troubleshooting Using the Serial Interface
elp) command. By sending the
h
nications are verified. If further problems
dix B for more information on communications.
et camera parameters) command. To retrieve
Verify Factory Calibrated Settings
e
rfs
command.
actory settings.
g and Digital Video Path
Use the test pattern feature to verify the proper timing and connections between the
rify the proper output along the digital processing
5.3 Spe
noise from long cables acting as antennae. Do not attach wires to unused pins. Verify that
not receiving spurious inputs (e.g. EXSYNC, if camera is using an internal
ropout, Bright Lines, or Incorrect Frame rate
Verify that the frequency of the internal sync is set correctly.
Noisy Output
Check your power supply voltage outputs for noise. Noise present on these lines can
result in poor video quality. Low quality or non-twisted pair cable can also add noise to
the video output.
Communications
To quickly verify serial communications send the
h
(h
and receiving the help menu, the serial commu
persist, review Appen
Verify Parameters
To verify the camera setup, send the
gcp
(g
valid parameter ranges, send the
h
(help) command.
To restore the camera’s factory settings send th
After executing this command send the
gcp
command to verify the f
Verify Timin
camera and the frame grabber and ve
chain.
cific Solutions
No Output or Erratic Behavior
If your camera provides no output or behaves erratically, it may be picking up random
the camera is
signal for synchronization).
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