Xtium-CL PX4 User's Manual
CamExpert Quick Start
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CamExpert Quick Start
Interfacing Cameras with CamExpert
CamExpert is the camera-interfacing tool for Teledyne DALSA frame grabber boards supported by
the Sapera library. CamExpert generates the Sapera camera configuration file (yourcamera.ccf)
based on timing and control parameters entered. For backward compatibility with previous versions
of Sapera, CamExpert also reads and writes the *.cca and *.cvi camera parameter files.
Every Sapera demo program starts with a dialog window to select a camera configuration file. Even
when using the Xtium-CL PX4 with common video signals, a camera file is required. Therefore,
CamExpert is typically the first Sapera application run after an installation. Obviously existing .ccf
files can be copied to any new board installations when similar cameras are used.
CamExpert Example with a Monochrome Camera
The image below shows CamExpert controlling the Xtium-CL PX4. The camera (a Teledyne DALSA
Falcon) is outputting an internal monochrome 8-bit test pattern. After selecting the camera model,
the timing parameters are displayed and the user can test by clicking on Grab. Descriptions of the
CamExpert sections follow the image.
Figure 11: CamExpert Program