User`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras
- Camera Hardware Interface
- Serial Interface: How to Control the Camera
- Serial Protocol Defaults
- Command Format
- 3.1 Setting Baud Rate
- 3.2 Camera Serial Command Help Screen
- 3.3 Retrieving Information About the Camera
- 3.4 First Power Up Camera Settings
- 3.5 Saving and Restoring Settings
- 3.6 Camera Output Format
- 3.7 Setting Exposure Mode, Frame Rate and Exposure Time
- 3.8 Setting a Vertical Window of Interest
- 3.9 Flat Field Correction
- 3.10 Gain Adjustments
- 3.11 Generating a Test Pattern
- Optical and Mechanical Considerations
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: Camera Link™ Reference, Timing, and Configuration Table
- Appendix B: Error Handling and Command List
- Appendix C: EMC Declaration
- Technical Support
- Index
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual
72 Troubleshooting
Data Clocking/Output Signals
To validate cable integrity, have the camera send out a test pattern and verify it is being properly
received. Refer to section
3.11 Generating a Test Pattern for further information on running test patterns.
5.2 Troubleshooting Using the Serial Interface
5.2.1 Communications
To quickly verify serial communications send the h (help) command. By sending the h and receiving the
help menu, the serial communications are verified. If further problems persist, review Appendix B for
more information on communications.
5.2.2 Verify Parameters
To verify the camera setup, send the gcp (get camera parameters) command. To retrieve valid
parameter ranges, send the
h (help) command.
5.2.3 Verify Factory Calibrated Settings
To restore the camera’s factory settings send the rfs command.
After executing this command send the
gcp command to verify the factory settings.
5.2.4 Verify Timing and Digital Video Path
Use the test pattern feature to verify the proper timing and connections between the camera and the
frame grabber and verify the proper output along the digital processing chain.