FLIR X6570sc series, User Manual

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Installing the camera 6
6.4 Setting the camera parameters
6.4.1 Connection to the computer
The camera can be connected to a computer using either Camera Link or GigE.
Although it is possible to use both interfaces in parallel, only one of these should be used
send commands to the camera. The second computer should be used only to retrieve
images.
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 X6570sc 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 57 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 24). It should always be
set to Base for the FLIR X6570sc.
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 X6570sc 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 24 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 X6570sc 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 X6570sc specific camera control is described in
this document.
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