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Teledyne Princeton Instruments PICam 5.x User Manual

Teledyne Princeton Instruments PICam 5.x
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PICam™ 5.x Programmer’s Manual
4411-0161
Issue 11
June 28, 2021

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Teledyne Princeton Instruments PICam 5.x Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTeledyne
ModelPrinceton Instruments PICam 5.x
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About PICam Manual Organization

Manual Organization Overview

Details the structure of the manual and the topics covered in each chapter.

Introduction to PICam

System Overview and Hardware Support

Describes PICam system requirements and lists supported hardware.

Supported Operating Systems and Sample Code

Lists supported OS, WoW64 support, and available sample code files.

Naming Conventions and Concepts

Explains PICam naming conventions and fundamental concepts.

Defined Data Types and Include Files

Details predefined data types and necessary header files for PICam.

General Library APIs

General Library Data Type Definitions

Defines enumeration types for general library APIs.

General Use Library API Reference

Provides a reference for general library APIs, including syntax and behavior.

Identification APIs

Data Type Definitions for Identification

Defines data types used for hardware identification APIs.

Structure Definitions for Identification

Describes structures required for camera and accessory identification.

Identification APIs Reference

Lists and describes APIs for identifying cameras and accessories.

Access APIs Reference

Lists and describes APIs for accessing cameras and accessories.

Information APIs Reference

Lists APIs for retrieving firmware and calibration details.

Demo Camera Identification APIs Reference

Lists APIs for managing demo camera identification.

Configuration APIs

PICam Data Type Definitions

Provides information on PICam data type definitions and enumerations.

Hardware Parameter Enumerations

Lists hardware parameter enumerations.

Parameter Access Enumerations

Details permitted parameter access enumerations.

Parameter Constraint Enumerations

Details parameter constraint enumerations.

Data Structure Definitions

Provides information on PICam data structures.

Parameter Constraints

Provides information on PICam parameter constraints.

Camera-Specific Parameter Value APIs

Details APIs for camera-specific parameter value management.

Shared Camera/Accessory Parameter Value APIs

APIs for managing shared parameter value changes.

Data Acquisition APIs

Data Format

Explains the default format of returned data and its structure.

Data Type Definitions

Defines data types for data acquisition.

Data Acquisition Data Structures

Defines data structures for data acquisition status and availability.

Acquisition Control API Reference

Provides reference for acquisition control APIs.

Advanced Function APIs

Advanced Data Type Definitions

Defines advanced data types and enumerations for PICam.

Advanced Data Structures

Defines advanced data structures for PICam.

Callback Functions

Describes callback functions used in PICam for various events.

Advanced Discovery APIs

Lists APIs for advanced camera discovery.

Advanced Access APIs

APIs for advanced camera access.

Advanced Parameter Value APIs

APIs for managing camera-specific parameter value changes.

Advanced Parameter Constraints APIs

APIs for managing camera-specific parameter constraints.

Advanced Commitment APIs

APIs for managing parameter validation and commitment.

Advanced Acquisition Setup APIs

APIs for configuring acquisition buffers.

Advanced Acquisition Notification APIs

APIs for acquisition update notifications.

Advanced Acquisition State Notification APIs

APIs for acquisition state change notifications.

Advanced Acquisition Control APIs

APIs for controlling advanced acquisition settings.

EM Calibration APIs

EM Calibration Applications

Describes EM gain calibration applications for ProEM/Evolve cameras.

EM Calibration Structure Definitions

Defines EM calibration related data structures.

EM Calibration Callback Functions

Defines callback functions for EM calibration progress and cancellation.

EM Calibration Access APIs

Lists APIs for accessing EM calibration functions.

EM Calibration Parameter Value APIs

APIs for retrieving EM calibration parameter values.

EM Calibration Parameter Constraints APIs

APIs for retrieving EM calibration parameter constraints.

EM Calibration APIs

APIs for performing EM calibration.

Available Parameters

Camera Parameter Information

Lists available camera parameters and their support across models.

Accessory Parameter Information

Lists available accessory parameters and their support.

EM Gain Calibration Code Sample

EM Gain Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for performing EM gain calibration.

Firmware Upgrade/Restore

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Procedure to upgrade GigE camera firmware for PICam 5.x compatibility.

Restore Firmware Procedure

Information on restoring PICam 3.x firmware to cameras.

Debugging GigE Cameras

Debugging Challenges and Heartbeat

Discusses challenges and solutions for debugging GigE cameras with Heartbeat.

Timeout Configuration for Debugging

Explains the configuration of the Heartbeat Timeout environment variable.

PICam 5.0 Compatibility Issues

FERGIE and eXcelon Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for FERGIE/eXcelon cameras with PICam 5.0.

PI-MAX4 2048B/2048B-RF Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PI-MAX4 cameras with PICam 5.0.

PI-MAX4 512B/EM, 1024B/EM Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PI-MAX4 EM cameras with PICam 5.0.

PI-MAX4 512EM/1024EM Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PI-MAX4 EM cameras with PICam 5.0.

PI-MTE 1300B/1300BR Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PI-MTE cameras with PICam 5.0.

PI-MTE 1300R Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PI-MTE 1300R cameras with PICam 5.0.

PIXIS/eXcelon Variant Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PIXIS/eXcelon cameras with PICam 5.0.

PIXIS/XB Variant Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PIXIS/XB cameras with PICam 5.0.

PIXIS 512F Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PIXIS 512F cameras with PICam 5.0.

ProEM Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for ProEM cameras with PICam 5.0.

ProEM-HS/eXcelon Variant Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for ProEM-HS/eXcelon cameras with PICam 5.0.

ProEM-HS 512/1024 Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for ProEM-HS cameras with PICam 5.0.

ProEM+ Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for ProEM+ cameras with PICam 5.0.

PyLoN Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PyLoN cameras with PICam 5.0.

PyLoN 100F/400F/1300F/1300R Camera Compatibility

Details compatibility changes for PyLoN cameras with PICam 5.0.

Warranty and Service Information

Limited Warranty Details

Outlines Teledyne Princeton Instruments' limited warranties for products.

Contact Information and Support

Provides contact details for technical support and service assistance.

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