Configuring and controlling the camera
from the PC
> Connecting the power supply and establishing
a PC connection
To control the camera from a PC it must be connected to the PC by means of a USB
cable. The PC also provides the power supply for the camera via this cable, meaning
that there is no need for a separate power supply.
Caution!
Serious damage to the camera as a result of power spikes and electrostatics! When you
connect the PC and camera, serious damage can be caused to the camera. In order to
avoid this, please observe the following sequence when inserting the connectors!
1
Switch off the PC in order to prevent damage caused by power spikes and
electrostatics.
2
Check the USB cable for any signs of external damage.
3
Plug the flat USB connector into a free USB port on the PC.
4
Insert the Mini USB connector into the small port on the bottom left of the
back of the camera. Make sure that the connector is aligned correctly, the
wider edge must be at the top!
5
Now switch the PC back on.
If you later wish to disconnect the PC and camera again, proceed as follows (always
hold the connector while pulling, not the cable!):
6
First disconnect the connector from the camera housing.
7
Then pull the connector out of the PC port.
> Installing configuration program and
AxioVision LE
A DVD with a setup program is supplied. The setup gives you the option of installing
the configuration program for the camera, the free imaging software AxioVision LE
or both together.
To do so, follow the instructions in the dialog boxes on the screen.
When you perform the setup, the camera driver will also be installed at the same
time. In addition, when AxioVision LE is installed a check will be performed to
see whether an older version of the program already exists. If it does, this will be
updated.
A manual and online help for AxioVision LE can also be found on the DVD.
> Configuring the camera
It is possible to configure the camera from the PC using the configuration program.
This allows a range of processes that take place in the camera to be preset in detail.
These settings are then saved onto the camera from the configuration program.
With the help of the configuration program it is possible for the stand-alone
operation of the AxioCam ERc 5s to be individually configured. This means that,
using this configuration program, you can change various settings for the images
that you save directly onto the SD card when the button on the camera is pressed.
When the program is closed the parameters that have been changed can be
transferred onto the camera as presets (user settings) and used automatically for
your next images.
If the camera is used in stand-alone mode, these settings determine how the
camera stores the photos onto the memory card, even without a PC connection.
Operation with PC connection and
software
Operation with PC connection and
software
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