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3.4.1.4 Camera Information
In the "Camera information" dialog box, you can assign a unique ID to the selected camera and write to the user
area of the EEPROM. The data you enter is retained in the camera memory even when the camera is disconnected
from the PC or power supply.
Camera ID
The camera ID identifies a camera in multi-camera operation. The ID can range from 1 to 254. The default value
for the camera ID is 1. The same ID can be assigned to multiple cameras. You do not have to assign sequential
ID numbers to all connected cameras.
User EEPROM (max. 64 characters)
Every uc480 has a 64-byte user area in its EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only
Memory) to which you can write text of your choice.
The "Camera information" dialog box displays two additional boxes that are for your information only and cannot be
edited:
Manufacturer (e.g.OEMINC)
Date of QC (date of final camera quality test)
Notes
1. Setting a camera ID and writing to the EEPROM is possible only, if the camera is marked "Free" and "Available"
in the Camera Manager (see also Camera list ).
2. If software accesses cameras through the uc480 DirectShow interface, the camera IDs must be in a range from
1 to 24.
3. If software accesses cameras through the uc480 Cognex VisionPro interface, the camera IDs must be assigned
consecutively beginning with 1.
3.4.1.5 Creating a Support File
A uc480 support file is a binary file with the extension .bin. The file contains camera and driver details that are
required for diagnostics by our Technical Support team. No personal computer data or user data is stored in this
file.
The button opens the "Save as" dialog box, where you can save the displayed camera
information and additional driver information to a file.
3.4.1.6 Additional Functions
CPU idle states
Windows only: Processor operating states (idle states/C-states)
Modern processors have various operating states, so-called C-states, that are characterized by different power
requirements. When the operating system selects an operating state with low power consumption (unequal C0),
the USB transmission efficiency may be affected (see also is_Configuration() and section
troubleshooting ).
Camera parameters when camera is opened
Here, you can set whether to apply the parameters stored on the camera automatically when opening the camera.
You must first store the camera parameters on the camera using the is_ParameterSet() function or via the
corresponding function in the uc480 Viewer.
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