Basler dart User Manual

Quick Installation Guide for Basler dart Cameras AW00130404000
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.1 General Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 USB 3.0 Host Controller Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Installation Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.1 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.1 Installing the Basler pylon Camera Software Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.2 Installing the Host Controller Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.2 Installing the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Using the USB Configurator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4 Acquiring Your First Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5 Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basler dart Specifications

General

Sensor Type	CMOS
Interface	USB 3.0
Mount	CS-mount
Shutter Type	Global shutter, Rolling shutter
Operating Temperature	0°C - 50°C
Dimensions	29 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm
Resolution	Up to 5 MP
Optical Size	1/1.8", 1/2.5", 1/3.2"

Summary

Introduction

General Preparations

Items required before starting camera installation.

USB 3.0 Host Controller Recommendations

Recommended chipsets for optimal USB 3.0 performance.

Installation Procedures

Software Installation

Steps to install the Basler pylon Camera Software Suite and drivers.

Hardware Installation

Safety precautions and physical installation steps for the camera.

Using the USB Configurator

Acquiring Your First Images

Next Steps

Revision History