Lumenera Lt-C1610, User Manual

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10 • Series Overview Teledyne Lumenera Lt Series
1.3 Software Requirements
Windows OS & USB3 Vision
Series Lt-Uxxx-xxxxx models are pre-set to be compatible with the
Teledyne Sapera LT software SDK (USB3 Vision compliant) or with a
third-party USB3 Vision compliant SDK.
Windows OS & Lumenera LuCam API
Series Lt-Lxxx-xxxxx models are pre-set to be compatible with the
Lumenera LuCam software API.
Series Lt-Ux2x-xxxxx models are compatible with the Lumenera
LuCam software API versions 6.9 and up.
LuCam is not USB3 Vision compliant.
Linux OS & Lumenera LuCam API
Series Lt-Lxxx-xxxxx and Lt-Ux2x-xxxxx models are compatible
with the Linux software API.
USB3 Vision and LuCam can be used with the Linux API. See
Lumenera LuCam API for Linux OS.
Note for Lt-Ux2x-xxxxx Series Cameras: Lt-Ux2x-xxxxx series cameras may be used with
either USB3 Vision SDK (Sapera LT/third-party) or LuCam SDK according to the driver that is used.
See Using the U3V Device Manager Tool for details on selecting from drivers.
1.3.1 Firmware Files for all Lt Models
The latest firmware files for all Lt Models are available on the Teledyne Lumenera Lt Series support
web site (subject to change):
https://www.lumenera.com/support/industrial-usb-ethernet/drivers-downloads/usb3-camera-
firmware-updater.html
1.3.1.1 Firmware Update using Sapera LT
When using Sapera LT, update the camera firmware using CamExpert (see File Access via the
CamExpert Tool (Quick Camera Firmware Upgrade)). The Camera firmware can easily be upgraded
within your own application via the API. The camera has a failsafe scheme which prevents
unrecoverable camera errors even in the case of a power interruption.
1.3.1.2 Firmware Update using Lumenera API
When using Lumenera API, use the Lumenera Updater tool. See Using LtUpdater for details.
1.3.1.3 Switching Camera Modes
The camera can be switched between LuCam mode and USB3 Vision mode as required by the user.
See Switching a Teledyne Lumenera camera from LuCam mode to USB3 Vision mode and Switching
a Teledyne Lumenera camera from USB3 Vision mode to LuCam mode for details on the procedure.