CV-A20
CL / CV-A80
CL
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t is possible to download updated operation manuals from the "downloads" section at the JAI
website: http://www.jai.com
An updated manual can be saved in the (default) folder address mentioned above. It will then
automatically be included in the list of help files.
The About Window also shows Model Name, camera ID and User ID. It is possible to edit and save
free text in User ID.
At the bottom of the windows there
is a colored bar. The bar is green
when the Camera Control Tool is
connected to a camera and the
camera is turned on.
The bar is red when the Camera
Control Tool is not connected to a
camera or when the camera is turned
off.
The illustration to the right shows an
example of the on-line indicator for
the CV-A80CL control tool.
8.4.
Communication Window
The Communication Window is used to connect the Camera Control Tool with the JAI camera.
Depending of camera there are 2 possible ways to communicate with a JAI camera.
RS-232:
Select the communication port, where
the serial cable is connected from the
list box in the ‘Communication Port’
field, or click the ‘Auto’ button to
search for a camera on
communication port 1 to 16. The
camera control program automatically
sends a camera request on every
communication port. The user is
prompted to use a communication
port if a camera answers the request.
RS-232 and Camera Link:
The Communication Window looks a
bit different when it is possible to
communicate with the camera using
Camera Link and RS-232 com port.
The Communication area contains 2
list boxes.
RS-232 communication:
1. Select ’COM-ports’ from the ’CL Manufacturer/COM-ports’ list Box.
2. Select the communication port, where the serial cable is connected to the camera from
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