45 Spyder2 User’s Manual
03-032-10091-06 Teledyne DALSA
PRIN
PRIN is an optional input signal used to control exposure control (PRIN).
PRIN Indicates
High Integration
Low Pi xel r eset
Data Clocking/Output Signals
To validate cable integrity, have the camera send out a test pattern and verify it is being
pr oper l y recei ved. Refer to secti on 3.17 Test Patterns for further information.
6.2 Troubleshooting Using the Serial Interface
The following commands can aid in debugging.
Communications
To quickly verify serial communications send the help command. The h command
returns the online help menu. I f fur ther probl ems persist, rev i ew A ppendix C for more
information on communications.
Verify Parameters
To veri fy the cam er a parameters, send the gcp command. See section B3 Camera
Parameter Scr een for a complete explanation of the camera parameters screen.
Verify Factory Calibrated Settings
To restore the camera’s factory settings and reset the FPN and PRNU coefficients to 0,
send the
rfs command.
A fter executing this command send the
gcp command to verify the factory settings.
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. See below .
Generating Test Patterns
The camera can generate a test pattern to aid in system debugging. Use the command
svm 2 to activate the test pattern. The test pattern is a ramp from 0 to 255DN , then starts
at 0 again. Use the test pattern to verify the proper timing and connections between the
camera and the frame grabber.
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