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9. Camera Control Tool
In the EL-2800M-PMCL and EL-2800C-PMCL, control of all camera functions can be done by the
JAI SDK and Control Tool software. All controllable camera functions are stored in an XML file
inside of the camera. The JAI SDK and Control Tool software can be downloaded from
www.jai.com.
If you need to use the Short ASCII communication protocol and associated control tool, please
contact your local JAI representative.
Specific notes regarding Control Tool use:
1. For EL-2800-PMCL, the JAI SDK and Control Tool 2.0 can be used to control the camera,
provided the PC on which the JAI software is installed is connected to the camera via a
GenCP-compliant Camera Link frame grabber. Many frame grabber vendors also provide
their own GenICam control tool software, as do a number of third-party software companies.
Software conflicts can occur between these GenICam tools and the JAI SDK and Control Tool
causing one or both tools to function improperly. Therefore, if you intend to use the JAI SDK
and Control Tool you should A) not install any other GenICam software on your host PC, or B)
install the JAI SDK and Control Tool last, after installing any other software. This will, in
most cases, ensure that the JAI SDK and Control Tool functions properly. If not, please
contact the frame grabber manufacturer or JAI to determine other ways to eliminate any
software conflict.
2. The frame grabber used must be compliant with Camera Link Specification v1.1 or greater
in order to communicate with the JAI SDK and Control Tool. If it is not, the JAI SDK and
Control Tool cannot be used, and the Short ASCII communication protocol and associated
control tool should be used instead.