
4CXP Camera
Initial Setup
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First Steps
Before you start, make sure that all components of the camera/host chain like camera, connectors,
cable and frame grabber as well as the software are fully CoaXPress V1.1 compliant.
Procedure:
1. Switch off the image processing system
2. Connect the DIN V1.0/2.3 or 5W5 connector with the 4CXP camera
3. Connect the other end of the cable with your CoaXPress V1.1 compatible
frame grabber
4. If an external power supply is needed, connect the power supply
(12 - 24 V) via 12 pin Hirose connector with the camera
5. Unscrew the dust protection cover of the camera
6. Mount the lens
7. Switch-on the image processing system
8. As soon as the connection is established, connect the external camera
power supply with the main supply
Initial Setup
The MC408x comes with initial parameters and therefore does not have to be configured via the
host software. The initial settings include values like sensor resolution or frame rate.
Serial Number and Firmware
Serial number and firmware revision are provided in the non-volatile memory of the MC408x. Use
the according GenICam command to read the serial number and firmware revision (
registers on page 25). The serial number is also to be found on the identification plate of the camera.
Powering-up the Camera
If the camera is powered-up, the power-up profile, which is permanently stored in the non-volatile
memory of the camera, will be loaded. This profile consists of a number of camera settings and is
used to bring the camera into a defined operation mode.
Remark:
The camera has not to be configured by the host to start operation. The power-up
profile will deliver all necessary values like sensor resolution or frame rate, for
example.