IDS uEye series User Manual

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8 Applications
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Possible cause
Remedy
1
Not enough destination memory
allocated or all destination buffers locked
by the application
· Reduce the frame rate so that there is more time to
process the filled destination buffers
2
Internal error during internal processing
of the image
-
3
All destination buffers locked by the
application
· Reduce the frame rate so that there is more time to
process the filled destination buffers
4
The computer takes too long to process
the images in the uEye API (e.g. colour
conversion)
· Reduce the frame rate so that there is more time to
process the filled image memory of the driver
· Disable resource-intensive API image pre-processing
functions (e.g. edge enhancement, colour correction,
choose smaller filter mask for software colour
conversion)
5
The camera was disconnected or closed
-
6
Not enough free bandwidth for image
transfer available on the USB bus
· Reduce the pixel clock frequency
· Operate fewer cameras simultaneously on a USB
bus
· Check the quality of the USB cabling and
components
7
The selected timeout value is too low for
image captre
· Reduce the exposure time
· Increase the timeout
8
The data rate of the sensor is too high
· Reduce the pixel clock frequency
· Reduce the frame rate
· Reduce the AOI
9
The camera's frame rate is too high or
the bandwidth on the network is
insufficient to transfer the image
· Reduce the frame rate
· Increase the value for the receive descriptors in the
network card settings

IDS uEye series Specifications

General

Sensor	CMOS
Interface	USB 2.0, USB 3.0, GigE
Shutter	Global or Rolling Shutter
Power Supply	Via USB or external power (depending on model)
Operating System	Windows, Linux
Mount	C-mount or CS-mount
Dimensions	29 x 29 x 29 mm

Summary

Introduction

1.1 Copyright

Legal notice about rights and usage of the manual.

1.2 Preface

Introduction to the manual, liability, and contact information.

1.3 Safety Information

Guidelines for safe operation by qualified personnel.

1.4 Operating Environment

Requirements for proper product use and environmental conditions.

1.5 Installation and Maintenance

Procedures for installation, testing, and maintenance by authorized personnel.

1.6 EMC Directives

Compliance with electromagnetic compatibility directives and standards.

1.7 Trademarks

List of registered trademarks and company names mentioned in the manual.

1.8 Contacting Us

Information on how to contact IDS for support and downloads.

Welcome

2.1 About this Manual

Overview of the manual's structure and content.

2.2 What is New in this Version?

Summary of new features and enhancements in software versions.

General

3.1 System Requirements

Minimum and recommended hardware and OS requirements for camera operation.

3.2 USB uEye SE Driver Compatibility

Information on driver compatibility for USB uEye SE cameras and board revisions.

USB Basics

4.1 History and Development

Overview of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard and its evolution.

4.2 Structure and Topology

Explanation of USB tree topology, host control, and device connection limits.

4.3 Cabling and Connection

Details on USB 2.0 cable length limits, power supply, and connector types.

4.4 Data Transmission and Bandwidth

Information on USB 2.0 bandwidth, transfer modes, and payload data limits.

GigE Basics

5.1 General

Introduction to Gigabit Ethernet, its standards, and advantages.

5.2 Glossary

Definitions of common networking terms related to GigE.

Camera Basics

6.1 Operating Modes

Explanation of Freerun, Trigger, Standby, and Display modes.

6.2 Sensor

Details on sensor types, sizes, fill factors, color filters, and shutter methods.

6.3 Camera Parameters

Settings for pixel clock, frame rate, exposure, gain, offset, and auto controls.

6.4 Reading out Partial Images

Functions for AOI, binning, and subsampling to reduce data and increase frame rates.

6.5 Digital Input/Output

Controlling capture via digital inputs and setting digital outputs for flash.

Installation

7.1 Software Download and Driver Installation

Instructions for downloading and installing uEye drivers and software.

7.3 Driver Uninstallation

Procedure for uninstalling uEye drivers and related services.

7.4 USB Camera Connection

Instructions for physically connecting a USB uEye camera to the PC.

7.5 GigE Camera Connection

Instructions for connecting GigE uEye cameras, including notes and startup procedures.

Applications

8.1 uEye Camera Manager

Central tool for managing, configuring, and monitoring uEye cameras.

8.2 uEye Demo

Application for demonstrating camera functionality, recording, and analysis.

8.3 uEye Player

Tool for opening and playing back AVI files and recorded images.

Specifications

9.1 Camera Model Specifications

Overview of specifications for various uEye camera models.

9.2 Mechanical Specifications

Details on camera dimensions, housing, IP ratings, and physical characteristics.

9.3 Electrical Specifications

Pin assignments and wiring for USB and GigE camera connectors.

9.4 Status LEDs

Status indication via LEDs for USB and GigE uEye cameras.

Accessories

10.1 USB uEye SE

List of available USB uEye SE cables and accessories.

10.2 USB uEye RE

List of available USB uEye RE cables and accessories.

10.3 USB uEye LE

List of USB uEye LE cables and accessories.

10.4 GigE uEye SE

List of available GigE uEye SE cables and accessories.

10.5 GigE uEye HE

List of available GigE uEye HE cables and accessories.