RMV Operations Manual Revision Copyright illunis LLC, 2014
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This section of Frequently Asked Questions is intended to
help the first time user to setup and control the camera.
FAQ# 1:
How do I change camera settings?
See Section 3 for specific camera mode commands.
FAQ# 2:
How do I set the camera's electronic exposure?
See Section 4 for specifics.
FAQ# 3:
How does the dual tap mode work?
The CCD sensor used in the RMV is a dual tap device. To improve performance
the sensor incorporates two read taps, one at the left and one at the right side of
the sensor. The camera changes its internal clocking depending on the tap
mode. The data is clocked to the appropriate tap and read into the camera
ADC's.
FAQ# 4:
How do I set the tap mode (single and dual)?
See Section 3 command 04 00 for specifics.
FAQ# 5:
How do I set the ADC pre-gain?
See Section 4 command 04 06 for specifics.
FAQ# 6:
What camera link data formats are used?
The RMV cameras with Camera Link use the base configuration of the CL spec.
The RMV uses the 1 or 2 tap, 8,10, or 12 bits per tap camera link setting. The
RMV cameras has features that allow the user view the bottom 8 bits of the 12 bit
pixel data and to swap channels.
FAQ# 7:
What is the test pattern?
The RMV cameras incorporate a two digital test patterns. One the test pattern
appears as a gray ramp with a white grid overlaid on it. The other test pattern is a
gray ramp only. The test pattern is very useful in hunting down problems with ca-
bles and captures cards.
See Section 7 for specifics.
Color balancing is adjusted by changing the Green #1, Red, Blue and Green # 2
gains in each Tap.