Camera Link Module Accessory
102-PS242-100-02
Rev100
October 2011
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). It is
important to note that this module provides access to digital data only and the other portions of
the Base Camera Link specifications are not met. Camera control, external frame sync, and power
through the Camera Link connector are not supported. With simple hardware modifications, it is
possible to route communications through the Camera Link interface rather than through USB. It
is also possible to access the Tau camera’s external sync channel on the Camera Link accessory
through appropriate modification. Please consult a FLIR representative for details on these
modifications.
5.
The FLIR Camera Controller GUI allows for control of the Tau camera, but does not support
Camera Link frame capture and so third-party software must be used. The ImperX frame grabber
includes FrameLink Express software that allows for recording single or multiple images (BMP,
JPG, TIF, and RAW) as well as standard AVI clips. Configuration requires selecting:
“1 TAP, L->R” for the tap reconstruction, selecting the same bit depth that you chose in the FLIR
Camera Controller GUI in step 2, and clicking “Learn” to discover the number of digital pixels
available.
6.
Click Apply and Start Grab
Figure 9: Imperx FrameLink Express Software – Camera Parameters Window
7.
Note: If the image appears to have very little contrast, the output is likely in 14-bit mode. If that is
the intended setting, use the histogram feature in the frame-grabber software to change the
display range. Otherwise, set the Tau camera to 8-bit Digital Output Mode and the frame-grabber
to 8-bit capture mode. Click “Apply” in the frame grabber software. The camera will now use its
built in AGC functionality that is accessible from the AGC tab in the FLIR Camera Controller
GUI.
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