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The PFRemote Control Tool
6.1 Overview
PFRemote is a graphical configuration tool for Photonfocus cameras. The latest release can be
downloaded from the support area of www.photonfocus.com.
All Photonfocus cameras can be either configured by PFRemote, or they can be programmed
with custom software using the PFLib SDK ([PFLIB]).
6.1.1 CameraLink Model
As shown in Fig. 6.1, the camera parameters can be controlled by PFRemote and PFLib
respectively. To grab an image use the software or the SDK that was delivered with your frame
grabber.
Figure 6.1: PFRemote and PFLib in context with the CameraLink frame grabber software
6.1.2 USB 2.0 Model
For the USB camera model, there is no external frame grabber necessary, as the camera
connects directly to the USB 2.0 port. Instead, the frame grabber functionality was transferred
into the camera.
As shown in Fig. 6.2, the camera parameters can be controlled by PFRemote and PFLib
respectively. To grab an image use the MicroDisplayUSB software or the USB SDK.
Figure 6.2: PFRemote and PFLib in context with the USB 2.0 frame grabber software
The USB isochronous interface mode (fast mode 48 MBytes/sec) works only with
Windows XP and ServicePack 2 and an Intel Chipset!
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