3.Installation Guidelines
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the user can use the GenTL interface directly to develop their own control program. The definition and
usage of GenTL interfaces can be downloaded from the website of EMVA.
In addition, users can use some third-party software that supports Gen< i >Cam standard to control the
camera, such as HALCON.
3)
GigE Vision interface
The MERCURY series GigE Vision camera is compatible with the GigE Vision protocol, which allows the
user to control the camera directly through the GigE Vision protocol. In addition, the user can use some
third-party software that supports the GigE Vision protocol to control the camera, such as HALCON.
Note
GEN<i>CAM standard: GEN<i>CAM is administered by the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA).
GenICam provides a generic programming interface for all kinds of cameras and devices. It provides a
standard application programming interface (API), no matter what interface technology is being used. It
mainly includes the following modules:
GenAPI: an XML description file format defining how to capture the features of a device and how to
access and control these features in a standard way
GenTL: a generic Transport Layer Interface, between software drivers and libraries, that transports
the image data from the camera to the application running on a PC
SFNC: common naming convention for camera features, which promotes interoperability between
products from different manufacturers
Figure 3-1 GEN<i>CAM standard schematic diagram
3.2.
Camera Power
The MER-G-P series camera can get power in either of two different ways: via PoE (Power over Ethernet)
or via Hirose I/O port. The MER-G-P series cameras can be powered in one way: via Hirose I/O port.
1)
Via PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Via PoE (Power over Ethernet), i.e., via the Ethernet cable plugged into the camera's RJ45 jack. Use the
IEEE 802.3af compliant PSE (Power sourcing equipment) to power the MER-G-P camera.
