FLIR X6520sc Series, User Manual

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Installing the camera 6
6.4.1.1 Connection through the Camera Link interface
Camera Link is a standard data interface for high-end visible and infrared cameras. The
FLIR X6520sc uses a Camera Link Base interface in a single-tap, 16-bit configuration. In
terms of ports, the A and B ports are used, with bit A0 being the LSB of the data trans-
ferred, and bit B7 being the MSB. The header row uses the entire 16-bit value while the
pixel data has a 14-bit range, with the upper MSBs masked to 0.
The camera is connected to the computer using one camera link cable (refer to section
11
Technical data , page 58 for cable reference and Camera Link information). Connect
the cable to connector 12 in Figure 5.3 Camera back panel description. , page 11.
The Camera Link mode is selected using the ResearchIR Max camera control panel in-
terface (refer to section 6.4.8
Advanced camera controls , page 25). It should always be
set to Base for the FLIR X6520sc.
Note
• Various connector notations can be found for Camera Link medium frame grabbers
(0&1, 1&2, A&B). Make sure to connect camera connector 1 to the first port of the
frame grabber.
• ResearchIR Max software supports a variety of frame grabbers. Contact your FLIR
sales representative for more information on compatibility.
6.4.1.2 Connection through the GigE interface
The FLIR X6520sc features a GigE connection. The GigE interface can be used for im-
age acquisition and/or camera control. The GigE interface is GigE Vision compliant.
GigE is available when the camera is in Base mode only. Refer to section 6.4.8 Ad-
vanced camera controls , page 25 for mode selection.
Note
• Use only the high-quality Ethernet cable provided with the camera or a CAT 6 equiva-
lent cable.
• The GigE driver installation procedure must be followed exactly. Contact your FLIR lo-
cal support if required.
6.4.2 Connection to FLIR ResearchIR Max
Note Refer to section 6.4.1 Connection to the computer , page 19 to make sure that the
camera is correctly connected to the computer.
6.4.2.1 General
The FLIR X6520sc interfaces with the FLIR ResearchIR Max software. FLIR ResearchIR
Max is a powerful image acquisition and analysis tool. Refer to the ResearchIR Max user
manual for operating instructions. FLIR X6520sc specific camera control is described in
this document.
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