Basler Camera User Manual

Basler aceUSER’S MANUAL FOR CAMERA LINK CAMERASDocument Number: AW000985Version: 04 Language: 000 (English)Release Date: 7 February 2013The informa

Table of Contents AW00098504000vi Basler ace Camera Link

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400090 Basler ace Camera Link7.3.3.3 Frame Start Trigger DelayThe frame start trigger delay feature lets you spec

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 917.3.3.4 Setting the Parameters Related to Hardware Frame Start Triggering and Applyi

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400092 Basler ace Camera Link// internal frame rate control and allow you to control the frame rate with// extern

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 93A value in a raw register is simply an integer value with no units. To determine wha

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400094 Basler ace Camera Link7.4 Setting the Exposure TimeIf you are operating the camera in any one of the follo

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 95To set the exposure time via direct register access: Set the value of the Exposure

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400096 Basler ace Camera Link7.5 Overlapping Exposure with Sensor Readout The frame acquisition process on the ca

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 97Determining whether your camera is operating with overlapped or non-overlapped expos

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400098 Basler ace Camera LinkYou can avoid violating this guideline by using the camera’s Frame Trigger Wait sign

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 997.6 Acquisition Monitoring Tools7.6.1 Acquisition Status IndicatorIf a camera receiv

AW00098504000 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Basler ace Camera Link 11 Specifications, Requirements, and PrecautionsThis chapter lists

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000100 Basler ace Camera Linkbool IsWaitingForFrameTrigger = Camera.AcquisitionStatus.GetValue();You can also us

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 1017.6.2 Trigger Wait SignalsIf a camera receives a hardware acquisition start trigger

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000102 Basler ace Camera Link For more information about the overtrigger error, see Section 10.10.2 on page 209

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 103Selecting the Acquisition Trigger Wait Signal as the Source Signal for an Output Li

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000104 Basler ace Camera Link7.6.2.2 Frame Trigger Wait SignalOverviewAs you are acquiring frames, the camera au

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 105Frame Trigger Wait Signal DetailsWhen the camera is set for the timed exposure mode

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000106 Basler ace Camera LinkWhen the camera is set for the trigger width exposure mode, the rise of the Frame T

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 107Setting the Exposure Overlap Time Max Using Basler PylonYou can use the Basler pylo

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000108 Basler ace Camera Link//Set the source for the selected lineCamera.LineSource.SetValue( LineSource_FrameT

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 1097.6.3 Exposure Active SignalThe camera can provide an "exposure active" (

Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW000985040002 Basler ace Camera Link1.2 General SpecificationsSpecification acA2000-340km acA2000-340

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000110 Basler ace Camera LinkSelecting the Exposure Active Signal as the Source Signal for an Output Line Using

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 111For more information about direct register access, see Section 3.2 on page 21.For m

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000112 Basler ace Camera Link7.6.4 Frame Cycle SignalThe camera can provide a "Frame Cycle" (FrmCyc) o

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 113Selecting the Frame Cycle Signal as the Source Signal for an Output Line Using Basl

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000114 Basler ace Camera LinkFor more information about direct register access, see Section 3.2 on page 21.For m

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 1157.7 Acquisition Timing ChartFigure 34 shows a timing chart for frame acquisition an

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000116 Basler ace Camera LinkDetermining the Frame Readout Time Using Basler PylonYou can determine the frame re

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 1177.8 Maximum Allowed Frame Acquisition RateThe maximum allowed frame acquisition rat

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000118 Basler ace Camera LinkFor more information about selectable pixel clock speeds, see Section 10.1 on page

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 1197.8.1 Increasing the Maximum Allowed Frame RateYou may find that you would like to

AW00098504000 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Basler ace Camera Link 3Specification acA2040-180km acA2040-180kmNIR aca2040-180kcSensor

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000120 Basler ace Camera LinkFor more information about the sensor bit depth feature, see Section 10.1 on page 1

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 1217.9 Use Case Descriptions and DiagramsThe following pages contain a series of use c

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000122 Basler ace Camera Link Fig. 35: Use Case 1 - Acquisition Start Trigger Off and Frame Start Trigger Off

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 123Use Case 2 - Acquisition Start Trigger Off - Frame Start Trigger OnUse case two is

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000124 Basler ace Camera Link Fig. 36: Use Case 2 - Acquisition Start Trigger Off and Frame Start Trigger On

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 125Use Case 3 - Acquisition Start Trigger On - Frame Start Trigger OffUse case three i

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000126 Basler ace Camera Link Fig. 37: Use Case 3 - Acquisition Start Trigger On and Frame Start Trigger OffU

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 127Use Case 4 - Acquisition Start and Frame Start Triggers OnUse case four is illustra

Image Acquisition Control AW00098504000128 Basler ace Camera Link Fig. 38: Use Case 4 - Acquisition Start Trigger On and Frame Start Trigger OnUse

AW00098504000 Color Creation and Enhancement Basler ace Camera Link 1298 Color Creation and EnhancementThis chapter provides information about how co

Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW000985040004 Basler ace Camera Link1.3 Spectral Response 1.3.1 Monochrome CamerasThe following graph

Color Creation and Enhancement AW00098504000130 Basler ace Camera Link8.1.1 Bayer Color Filter AlignmentOn all color camera models, the alignment of

AW00098504000 Color Creation and Enhancement Basler ace Camera Link 1318.2 Integrated IR Cut Filter(All Color Models)All color camera models are equi

Color Creation and Enhancement AW00098504000132 Basler ace Camera Link8.3 Color Enhancement Features8.3.1 White BalanceWhite balance capability has

AW00098504000 Color Creation and Enhancement Basler ace Camera Link 133Camera.BalanceRatioSelector.SetValue( BalanceRatioSelector_Red );Camera.Balanc

Color Creation and Enhancement AW00098504000134 Basler ace Camera LinkThe formula uses uncorrected and corrected pixel brightnesses that are normali

AW00098504000 Color Creation and Enhancement Basler ace Camera Link 135Enabling and Setting Gamma Correction Using Direct Register AccessTo enable ga

Color Creation and Enhancement AW00098504000136 Basler ace Camera Link8.3.3 Matrix Color TransformationThe main objective of matrix color transforma

AW00098504000 Color Creation and Enhancement Basler ace Camera Link 137Camera.ColorTransformationSelector.SetValue ( ColorTransformationSelector_

Color Creation and Enhancement AW00098504000138 Basler ace Camera Link8.3.3.1 "Custom" Light Source SettingThe RGB to RGB color matrix con

AW00098504000 Color Creation and Enhancement Basler ace Camera Link 139Setting Custom Matrix Values Using Basler PylonYou can set the Color Transform

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Color Creation and Enhancement AW00098504000140 Basler ace Camera Link

AW00098504000 Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds Basler ace Camera Link 1419 Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geom

Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds AW00098504000142 Basler ace Camera Link9.1 Sensor Bit DepthAs mentioned in the &qu

AW00098504000 Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds Basler ace Camera Link 1439.2 Pixel FormatsPixel Formats for Monochro

Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds AW00098504000144 Basler ace Camera LinkPixel Format Interaction with the Sensor Bi

AW00098504000 Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds Basler ace Camera Link 145Setting the Pixel Format Using Basler Pylon

Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds AW00098504000146 Basler ace Camera Link9.3 Camera Link Tap Geometry9.3.1 Overview

AW00098504000 Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds Basler ace Camera Link 147The tap geometries available by model are a

Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds AW00098504000148 Basler ace Camera Link9.3.2 1X2-1Y Tap Geometry Description The

AW00098504000 Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds Basler ace Camera Link 1499.3.3 1X3-1Y Tap Geometry Description The c

Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW000985040006 Basler ace Camera Link1.3.2 Color CamerasThe following graph shows the spectral respons

Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds AW00098504000150 Basler ace Camera Link9.3.4 1X4-1Y Tap Geometry Description The c

AW00098504000 Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds Basler ace Camera Link 1519.3.5 1X6-1Y Tap Geometry Description The c

Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds AW00098504000152 Basler ace Camera Link9.3.6 1X8-1Y Tap Geometry Description The c

AW00098504000 Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds Basler ace Camera Link 1539.3.7 1X10-1Y Tap Geometry Description The

Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds AW00098504000154 Basler ace Camera Link9.3.8 Setting the Tap GeometrySetting the T

AW00098504000 Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds Basler ace Camera Link 1559.4 Camera Link Pixel Clock SpeedThe camera

Sensor Bit Depth, Pixel Formats, Tap Geometries, and Clock Speeds AW00098504000156 Basler ace Camera LinkYou can also use the Basler pylon Viewer ap

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 15710 FeaturesThis chapter provides detailed information about the standard features available on each

Features AW00098504000158 Basler ace Camera LinkThe camera’s gain is determined by the value of the Gain Raw parameter. Raw gain is adjusted on an i

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 15910.2 Black LevelAdjusting the camera’s black level will result in an offset to the pixel values outp

AW00098504000 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Basler ace Camera Link 71.4 Mechanical SpecificationsThe camera housing conforms to prote

Features AW00098504000160 Basler ace Camera Link10.3 Image Area of Interest (AOI)The image area of interest (Image AOI or AOI for short) feature let

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 161setting). When Center Y is enabled, the camera will automatically center the AOI along the sensor’s

Features AW00098504000162 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting the Image AOI Using Basler pylonYou can set the Offset X, Offset Y, Width, and Height parame

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 163Setting the Image AOI Using Direct Register AccessTo set the AOI Offset X, Offset Y, Width, and Heig

Features AW00098504000164 Basler ace Camera Link10.4 Stacked Zone ImagingThe stacked zone imaging feature lets you define up to eight zones on the s

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Features AW00098504000166 Basler ace Camera LinkThere are several things to keep in mind when setting up zoned imaging: You are not required to ena

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 16710.4.1 Setting Stacked Zone ImagingGuidelinesWhen you are setting the stacked zones, you must follow

Features AW00098504000168 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting Stacked Zone ImagingUsing Basler pylonYou can set the parameter values associated with stack

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 169Setting Stacked Zone Imaging Using Direct Register AccessTo enable stacked zone imaging via direct r

Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW000985040008 Basler ace Camera Link1.4.2 Maximum Allowed Lens Thread LengthThe C-mount lens mount on

Features AW00098504000170 Basler ace Camera Link10.5 SequencerOverviewDuring operation, the camera is controlled by a set of configuration parameter

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 171The four sequence sets are stored in the camera’s memory and are available for use by the sequencer

Features AW00098504000172 Basler ace Camera Linkacquisition. After each image is acquired, the camera checks the state of Control A and Control B:I

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 173signal and set Control B as disabled. In this case, you could point to sequence parameter set 0 or s

Features AW00098504000174 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting the Sequencer Using Basler pylonYou can use the pylon API to set the parameters associated w

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 175// Load the sequenceable parameters from the sequence set into the active setCamera.SequenceSetLoad.

Features AW00098504000176 Basler ace Camera Link10.6 BinningBinning increases the camera’s response to light by summing the charges from adjacent pi

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 177You can combine vertical and horizontal binning. This, however, may cause objects to appear dis-tort

Features AW00098504000178 Basler ace Camera Link10.6.1 Considerations When Using BinningIncreased Response to LightUsing binning can greatly increas

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 17910.7 Mirror ImagingThe camera’s reverse X and reverse Y functions let you flip the captured images h

AW00098504000 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Basler ace Camera Link 91.5 Software Licensing Information1.5.1 LZ4 LicensingThe software

Features AW00098504000180 Basler ace Camera LinkThe Effect of Reverse X on the Auto Function AOIsIf you are using the camera’s auto functions, you s

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 18110.7.2 Reverse YThe reverse Y feature is a vertical mirror image feature. When the reverse Y feature

Features AW00098504000182 Basler ace Camera LinkThe Effect of Reverse Y on the Auto Function AOIsIf you are using the camera’s auto functions, you s

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 18310.7.3 Enabling Reverse X and Reverse YEnabling Reverse X and Y Using Basler PylonYou can enable the

Features AW00098504000184 Basler ace Camera Link10.8 Luminance Lookup TableThe type of electronics used on the camera allows the camera’s sensor to

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 185The advantage of the luminance lookup table feature is that it lets a user customize the response cu

Features AW00098504000186 Basler ace Camera LinkFig. 58: Lookup Table with Values Mapped for Higher Camera Output at Low Sensor ReadingsUsing the L

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 18710.8.1 Entering LUT Values and Enabling the LUTEntering Values and Enabling the LUT Using Basler pyl

Features AW00098504000188 Basler ace Camera LinkEntering Values and Enabling the LUT Using Direct Register AccessWhen setting up the luminance looku

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 18910.9 Auto FunctionsAuto functions control image properties and are the "automatic" counter

For customers in the U.S.A.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW0009850400010 Basler ace Camera Link1.6 Avoiding EMI and ESD ProblemsThe cameras are frequently inst

Features AW00098504000190 Basler ace Camera Link10.9.1 Auto Function Operating ModesThe following auto function modes of operation are available: A

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 19110.9.2 Auto Function AOIsEach auto function uses the pixel data from an Auto Function AOI for automa

Features AW00098504000192 Basler ace Camera Link10.9.2.1 Assignment of an Auto Function to an Auto Function AOIBy default, the Gain Auto and the Exp

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 193You can also use the Basler pylon Viewer application to easily set the parameters.For more informati

Features AW00098504000194 Basler ace Camera Link10.9.2.2 Relative Positioning of an Auto Function AOIThe size and position of an Auto Function AOI c

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 195Fig. 60: Various Degrees of Overlap Between the Auto Function AOI and the Image AOIImage AOIAuto Fun

Features AW00098504000196 Basler ace Camera Link10.9.2.3 Setting an Auto Function AOI Position and SizeSetting an Auto Function AOI position and siz

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 197Setting an Auto Function AOI Position and Size Using Basler pylonYou can select an Auto Function AOI

Features AW00098504000198 Basler ace Camera Link10.9.3 Using an Auto FunctionTo use an auto function, carry out the following steps:1. Select an Aut

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 19910.9.4 Gain AutoGain Auto is the "automatic" counterpart to manually setting the Gain Raw

AW00098504000 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Basler ace Camera Link 111.7 Environmental Requirements1.7.1 Temperature and HumidityHous

Features AW00098504000200 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting the Gain Auto Function Using Basler pylonSetting the gain auto functionality using Basler py

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 201Setting the Gain Auto Function Using Direct Register AccessSetting the gain auto functionality via d

Features AW00098504000202 Basler ace Camera Link10.9.5 Exposure AutoExposure Auto is the "automatic" counterpart to manually setting the E

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 203Setting the Exposure Auto Function Using Basler pylonSetting the exposure auto functionality using B

Features AW00098504000204 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting the Exposure Auto Function Using Direct Register AccessSetting the exposure auto functionali

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 20510.9.6 Auto Function ProfileIf you want to use the gain auto function and the exposure auto function

Features AW00098504000206 Basler ace Camera Link10.9.7 Balance White AutoBalance White Auto is the "automatic" counterpart to manually set

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 207For more information about the pylon API and the pylon Viewer, see Section 3.1 on page 19.Setting th

Features AW00098504000208 Basler ace Camera Link10.10 Error Detection 10.10.1 LED Indicator The LED indicator on the back of the camera includes bo

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 20910.10.2 Error CodesThe camera can detect several user correctable errors. If one of these errors is

Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW0009850400012 Basler ace Camera Link1.8 PrecautionsFor more specific information about the lens thre

Features AW00098504000210 Basler ace Camera LinkYou can also use the Basler pylon Viewer application to easily set the parameter and execute the com

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 21110.11 Test ImagesAll cameras include the ability to generate test images. Test images are used to ch

Features AW00098504000212 Basler ace Camera Link10.11.1 Test Image DescriptionsTest Image 1 - Fixed Diagonal Gray Gradient (8 bit)The 8 bit fixed

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 213Test Image 3 - Moving Diagonal Gray Gradient (12 bit)The 12 bit moving diagonal gray gradient test

Features AW00098504000214 Basler ace Camera Link10.12 Device Information ParametersEach camera includes a set of "device information" para

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 215// Read the Firmware Version parameterPylon::String_t firmwareVersion = Camera.DeviceFirmwareVersion

Features AW00098504000216 Basler ace Camera Link10.13 User Defined ValuesThe camera can store five "user defined values". These five value

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 21710.14 Configuration SetsA configuration set is a group of values that contains all of the parameter

Features AW00098504000218 Basler ace Camera LinkUser SetsAs mentioned above, the active configuration set is stored in the camera’s volatile memory

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 21910.14.1 Selecting a Factory Setup as the Default SetWhen the camera is delivered, the Auto Functions

AW00098504000 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Basler ace Camera Link 13For more information about setting the GPIO line operation, see

Features AW00098504000220 Basler ace Camera Link10.14.2 Saving User SetsYou can save the current parameter set being used by the camera (i.e., the &

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 22110.14.3 Loading a Saved User Set or the Default Set into the Active SetIf you have saved a configura

Features AW00098504000222 Basler ace Camera LinkLoading a Set Using Direct Register AccessTo load a saved user set or the default set from the camer

AW00098504000 Features Basler ace Camera Link 22310.14.4 Selecting a "Startup" SetYou can select the default set or one of the user sets st

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AW00098504000 Technical Support Basler ace Camera Link 22511 Technical SupportThis chapter outlines the resources available to you if you need help w

Technical Support AW00098504000226 Basler ace Camera Link11.3 Before Contacting Basler Technical SupportTo help you as quickly and efficiently as po

AW00098504000 Technical Support Basler ace Camera Link 2271. The camera’s product ID:2. The camera’s serial number:3. Your operating system:4. Frame

Technical Support AW00098504000228 Basler ace Camera Link9. How severe is the problem? Camera can still be used.Camera can be used after I take this

AW00098504000 Revision History Basler ace Camera Link 229Revision HistoryDoc. ID Number Date ChangesAW00098501000 16 Feb 2011 Preliminary release of

Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW0009850400014 Basler ace Camera LinkWarranty PrecautionsTo ensure that your warranty remains in forc

Revision History AW00098504000230 Basler ace Camera Link

AW00095804000 IndexBasler ace Camera Link 231IndexNumerics1X10-1Y tap geometry ...1531X2-1Y tap geometry ...

Index AW00095804000232 Basler ace Camera LinkEelectromagnetic interference ...10electrostatic discharge ...1

AW00095804000 IndexBasler ace Camera Link 233maximum allowed frame rate ...117mirror imaging ...179

Index AW00095804000234 Basler ace Camera Linktrigger width exposure mode ...89troubleshooting with the LED indicator .208Uuse case di

AW00098504000 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Basler ace Camera Link 15To clean the surface of the camera housing, use a soft, dry clot

Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW0009850400016 Basler ace Camera Link

AW00098504000 Installation Basler ace Camera Link 172 InstallationThe information you will need to do a quick, simple installation of the camera is i

Installation AW0009850400018 Basler ace Camera Link

AW00098504000 Camera Drivers and Tools for Changing Camera Parameters Basler ace Camera Link 193 Camera Drivers and Tools for Changing Camera Paramet

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Camera Drivers and Tools for Changing Camera Parameters AW0009850400020 Basler ace Camera LinkThe pylon package includes several tools that you can

AW00098504000 Camera Drivers and Tools for Changing Camera Parameters Basler ace Camera Link 213.2 The Basler Binary Protocol LibraryBasler ace Camer

Camera Drivers and Tools for Changing Camera Parameters AW0009850400022 Basler ace Camera Link

AW00098504000 Camera Functional Description Basler ace Camera Link 234 Camera Functional DescriptionThis chapter provides an overview of the camera’s

Camera Functional Description AW0009850400024 Basler ace Camera LinkCMOSIS SensorPixelArrayDigitizedPixel DataLVDS BlockAnalog Front EndFig. 6: CMOS

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 255 Physical InterfaceThis chapter provides detailed information, such as pinouts and voltage

Physical Interface AW0009850400026 Basler ace Camera Link5.2 Camera Connector Pin Assignments and Numbering 5.2.1 4-Pin ReceptacleThe 4-pin rece

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 275.2.2 26-Pin SDR ConnectorsTwo 26-pin, 0.03” pin spacing, Shrunk Delta Ribbon (SDR) female

Physical Interface AW0009850400028 Basler ace Camera LinkPin Number Signal Name Direction Level Function1, 26 * Cam Pow. In 10 kOhm resistor to came

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 295.3 Camera Connector Types 5.3.1 4-Pin ReceptacleThe 4-pin connector on the camera is a Bi

Physical Interface AW0009850400030 Basler ace Camera Link5.4 Cabling Requirements5.4.1 Camera Link CablesThe Camera Link cables must meet the Mini C

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 315.4.3 PLC Power and I/O CableAs with the standard power and I/O cable described in the prev

Physical Interface AW0009850400032 Basler ace Camera Link5.5 Camera PowerPower can be supplied to the camera in either one of two ways: Via the Cam

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 335.5.2 Supplying Power Via the 4-Pin M5 ConnectorPower can be supplied to the camera via the

Physical Interface AW0009850400034 Basler ace Camera Link5.6 LED IndicatorThe LED indicator on the back of the camera signals whether power is prese

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 355.7 General Purpose I/O (GPIO)5.7.1 IntroductionThe camera has one GPIO line that is access

Physical Interface AW0009850400036 Basler ace Camera LinkVoltage Levels When the Standard Power and I/O Cable is UsedThe following voltage requireme

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 375.7.2.2 Electrical CharacteristicsAs shown in Figure 10, when the GPIO line is set to opera

Physical Interface AW0009850400038 Basler ace Camera LinkFigure 11 shows an example of a typical circuit you can use to input a signal into the came

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 395.7.2.3 Response TimeThe response times for the GPIO line on the camera when the line is se

AW00098504000 Table of ContentsBasler ace Camera Link iTable of Contents1 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Physical Interface AW0009850400040 Basler ace Camera Link5.7.3 Selecting the Input as the Source Signal for a Camera FunctionWhen the GPIO line is s

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 415.7.4 Operation as an OutputThis section describes the electrical operation of the GPIO lin

Physical Interface AW0009850400042 Basler ace Camera LinkFigure 14 shows a typical circuit you can use to monitor the output line with a voltage sig

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 43Figure 15 shows a typical circuit you can use to monitor the output line with an LED or an

Physical Interface AW0009850400044 Basler ace Camera Link5.7.4.3 Response TimeThe response times for the GPIO line on the camera when the line is se

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 455.7.4.4 Selecting a Source Signal for the Output LineWhen the GPIO line is configured to ac

Physical Interface AW0009850400046 Basler ace Camera Link5.8 I/O in the Camera Link Interface5.8.1 InputsThe camera is also equipped with three inpu

AW00098504000 Physical Interface Basler ace Camera Link 47For more information about using the CL Spare bit on your specific type of frame grabber in

Physical Interface AW0009850400048 Basler ace Camera Link

AW00098504000 I/O Control Basler ace Camera Link 496 I/O ControlThis section describes how to set the camera’s input and output lines. It also provid

Table of Contents AW00098504000ii Basler ace Camera Link5.6 LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I/O Control AW0009850400050 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting the Line Mode Using Basler PylonYou can set the Line Mode parameter value from within your

AW00098504000 I/O Control Basler ace Camera Link 516.1.4 Input Line DebouncerWhen the GPIO line is set to operate as an input, it is equipped with a

I/O Control AW0009850400052 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting the Debouncer Using Basler PylonThe debouncer value is determined by the value of the Line

AW00098504000 I/O Control Basler ace Camera Link 536.1.5 Setting an Input Line for InvertYou can set CC1, CC2, CC3, and the GPIO line to invert or no

I/O Control AW0009850400054 Basler ace Camera Link6.2 Output Lines6.2.1 Available Output LinesThe camera is equipped with one GPIO line designated a

AW00098504000 I/O Control Basler ace Camera Link 55Setting the Line Mode Using Basler PylonYou can set the Line Mode parameter value from within your

I/O Control AW0009850400056 Basler ace Camera LinkSelecting the Source Signal Using Basler PylonTo select a camera output signal as the source signa

AW00098504000 I/O Control Basler ace Camera Link 576.2.4 Setting the State of a User Settable Output LineAs mentioned in the previous section, the GP

I/O Control AW0009850400058 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting the State Using Direct Register AccessTo set the state of a user settable output line via

AW00098504000 I/O Control Basler ace Camera Link 596.2.5 Setting an Output Line for InvertYou can set the output lines to not invert or to invert.

AW00098504000 Table of ContentsBasler ace Camera Link iii7.2.4 Using a Software Acquisition Start Trigger Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I/O Control AW0009850400060 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting an Output Line for Invert Using PylonTo set the invert function on an output line:  Use

AW00098504000 I/O Control Basler ace Camera Link 616.3 Checking the State of the I/O Lines6.3.1 Checking the State of a Single LineChecking the State

I/O Control AW0009850400062 Basler ace Camera Link6.3.2 Checking the State of All LinesChecking the State Using Basler PylonYou can determine the cu

AW00098504000 I/O Control Basler ace Camera Link 636.4 Checking the Line LogicChecking the Line Logic Using Basler PylonYou can determine the type of

I/O Control AW0009850400064 Basler ace Camera Link

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 657 Image Acquisition ControlThis chapter provides detailed information about controll

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400066 Basler ace Camera Linkacquisition start trigger" acquisition status and will remain in that status un

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 67Applying Trigger SignalsThe paragraphs above mention "applying a trigger signal

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400068 Basler ace Camera LinkThe Trigger Selector (This Only Applies When You Are Using Basler pylon)If you are u

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 697.2 The Acquisition Start Trigger(When reading this section, it is helpful to refer

Table of Contents AW00098504000iv Basler ace Camera Link8.3 Color Enhancement Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400070 Basler ace Camera LinkFrame Count parameter setting. The camera will then return to the "waiting for

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 717.2.2 Acquisition Frame CountWhen the Trigger Mode parameter for the acquisition sta

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400072 Basler ace Camera LinkCamera.LineSelector.SetValue( LineSelector_Line1 );Camera.LineMode.SetValue( LineMod

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 737.2.4 Using a Software Acquisition Start Trigger Signal7.2.4.1 IntroductionIf the ca

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400074 Basler ace Camera LinkYou can also use the Basler pylon Viewer application to easily set the parameters.Fo

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 757.2.5 Using a Hardware Acquisition Start Trigger Signal7.2.5.1 IntroductionIf the Tr

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400076 Basler ace Camera Link7.2.5.3 Setting the Parameters Related to Hardware Acquisition Start Triggering and

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 77Setting the Parameters Using Direct Register Access and Applying a SignalTo set the

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400078 Basler ace Camera Link7.3 The Frame Start TriggerThe frame start trigger is used to begin frame acquisitio

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 79Exposure Time Control with the Frame Start Trigger OffWhen the Trigger Mode paramete

AW00098504000 Table of ContentsBasler ace Camera Link v10.9.6 Auto Function Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400080 Basler ace Camera LinkFor more detailed information about the camera’s GPIO line, see Section 5.7 on page

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 817.3.1.3 Setting the Frame Start Trigger Mode and Related ParametersSetting the Param

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400082 Basler ace Camera LinkSetting the Parameters Using Direct Register AccessTo set the trigger mode for the f

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 837.3.2 Using a Software Frame Start Trigger Signal7.3.2.1 IntroductionIf the Trigger

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400084 Basler ace Camera Link7.3.2.2 Setting the Parameters Related to Software Frame Start Triggering and Applyi

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 85You can also use the Basler pylon Viewer application to easily set the parameters.Fo

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400086 Basler ace Camera Link7.3.3 Using a Hardware Frame Start Trigger Signal7.3.3.1 IntroductionIf the Trigger

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 87For more information about determining the maximum allowed frame rate with the curre

Image Acquisition Control AW0009850400088 Basler ace Camera LinkIf the camera is set for rising edge triggering, the exposure time starts when the E

AW00098504000 Image Acquisition Control Basler ace Camera Link 89Trigger Width Exposure ModeWhen trigger width exposure mode is selected, the length