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4.1.2.
Hardware, CameraLink configuration:
At least a 500MHz Pentium III processor, 256 MB RAM, 100MB of free hard drive
space, and an available slot for the CameraLink interface board. For optimal
performance, the recommended hardware configuration is a 2 GHz or greater P4 with
128 MB or RAM and a graphics card with at least 32 MB of video ram and OpenGL(tm)
hardware support.
4.1.3.
Hardware, Gigabit Ethernet configuration:
At least a 2 GHz Pentium 4 processor, 512 MB RAM, 100MB of free hard drive space,
an available slot for the Gigabit Ethernet interface board, and a graphics card with at
least 32 MB of video ram and OpenGL(tm) hardware support.
4.2.
Installing the Gigabit Ethernet or CameraLink host interface board
Follow the instructions included with the board
This host interface board contains sensitive electronic devices that can be damaged by static
discharge. Use appropriate static control methods when removing the board from the
antistatic shipping bag and when installing it into the host computer.
4.3.
Installing the Software
Place DVC Software installation CD in the CD or DVD drive. The installer will launch
automatically and guide each installation step.
4.4.
Installing the camera hardware
This camera contains sensitive electronic devices that can be damaged by static discharge.
Use appropriate static control methods when handling the camera. Avoid contact with
connector pins when cables and plugs are removed.
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Mount the camera in the desired location
IMPORTANT: To avoid dust accumulation on the CCD sensor, do not remove the
protective lens mount cap until ready to mount the camera to the optical system. The
cap should be replaced whenever the camera is removed from the optical system
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Connect the 9-pin power supply connector to the back of the camera and secure it
with the thumbscrews, finger-tight
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Connect the camera to the host with the supplied CameraLink cable and secure it at
both ends with the thumbscrews, finger-tight
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Connect the power supply line cord to the mains
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Switch the power supply on
5.
Camera Functions
The DVC-4000 is a versatile, high-performance digital video camera with functions tailored to scientific
and industrial markets. The KAI-4021 CCD sensor has two separate readout channels, and the DVC-
4000 utilizes each to provide two independent data channels; one channel for high-speed readout (40
MHz pixel rate) and one channel for low noise readout (20 MHz pixel rate). In this manner, the low
noise channel is not compromised by the bandwidth demands of the high-speed channel, and the high
