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Spyder 3 GigE User Manual
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6.1 Troubleshooting
The information in this chapter can help you solve problems that may occur during the
setup of your camera. Remember that the camera is part of the entire acquisition system.
You may have to troubleshoot any or all of the following:
•
power supplies
•
cabling
•
Ethernet hardware & software
•
host computer
•
light sources
•
optics
•
operating environment
•
encoder
LED
When the camera is first powered up, the LED will glow on the back of the camera. Refer
to section
280H
2.4.1 for information on the LED.
Connections
The first step in troubleshooting is to verify that your camera has all the correct
connections. Refer to section
281H
2.4 Camera Connectors for more information on the proper
connectors.
Cable Length/Type
Ensure that cable lengths are no longer than 100m.
Equipment Requirements
Ensure that you are using compatible equipment as outlined in section
282H
2.2 Equipment
Recommendations.
Power Supply Voltages
Check for the presence of all voltages at the camera power connector. Verify that all
grounds are connected. Refer to the Diagnostics tab in QuickCam to verify your voltage
level.
EXSYNC
When the camera is received from the factory, it defaults (no external input required) to
exposure mode 7 (5000 Hz line rate, internal Sync to trigger readout). After a user has
saved settings, the camera powers up with the saved settings.
If you change to an exposure mode that requires an external sync, ensure that you
properly providing an external sync