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6 Installation
6.1
Hardware Installation
You have read and understood the warnings listed under "Precautions" on Chapter 2;
To achieve reliable distance measurements, please follow below tips:
Better not using the camera in strong sunlight. If have to, keep the ambient light
below 50k Lux.
Do NOT place any objects in the scene that are not part of your intended
target, especially mirrors or other shiny surfaces/objects.
Maintain a stable housing temperature during operation.
Take measures to provide cooling to camera
Mount the camera robustly.
All accessories are ready
6.1.1 USB2.0 Mode Installation
In this mode, the camera transmits the required data to host by USB2.0 interface.
For the application of near distance, the USB2.0 host can supply power to camera, for
the application of long distance which needs more power consumption, the multiple
functional cable (VZENSE-MFP-6P-B) shall be in use.
The steps are as below:
1. Mount the camera in an appropriate fixture, e.g. a camera bracket;
2. Plug the type B end of the USB2.0 type B cable (VZENSE-USB-TYPEB-CABLE
) into the type B jack at the back of the camera, and plug the other type A end into the
USB port of your host processor;
3. Insert the cable (VZENSE-MFP-6P-B) of the power supply adaptor into the 5-9V at
the back of the camera;
4. Connect the adaptor to power source;
6.1.2 USB2.0 External Power Mode Installation
If you need stronger power in your application, besides the additional power supplied
to the MFP port via VZENSE-MFP-6P-B cable mentioned above, we also provide
another option, which using an external powered USB HUB. You shall connect the
system as below figure:
