THORLABS DCU223x User Manual

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DCx Cameras
New in Version 3.51
Functions
Described in chapter
Driver support for Windows 7
System Requirements
Support for 64 bit versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista and Linux
System Requirements
Software
Described in chapter
Support of Direct3D graphics functions with Overlay
The DirectDraw functions have been completely replaced by the new
API function. This function allows image scaling and inserting overlay
data into the camera's live image without flicker.
Camera properties: Format
System Requirements
Extended Automatic Image Control:
Configurable hysteresis control
Automatic Image Control
AES/AGC (Automatic Brightness Control)
Information in this Manual
Described in chapter
Basics of digitizing and bit depth of image data
Basics: Digitizing Images
Function is_GetCameraType() moved to the "Obsolete Functions"
section. It is entirely replaced by is_GetCameraInfo().
Obsolete Functions
is_GetCameraInfo()
Merge of the previously separated manuals DCx Programming Manual
and DCx User Manual.
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New section: How to Proceed - DCx Programming
How To Proceed
New chapter: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Keyword index added
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New chapter: Quick-start
This chapter explains in a nutshell how to configure your DCx camera
and capture images.
Quick-start
New chapter: Firmware and Camera Start-up
Firmware and Camera Start-up
New chapter: All DCx models at a glance
A table shows the most important features of each DCx series at a
glance.
Model comparison
Exact measuring results for the trigger delay of all DCx models.
Camera and Sensor Data
New in Version 3.32
New features
Described in chapter
Extended trigger mode
The continuous trigger mode allows triggering the DCx repeatedly.
The camera no longer has to be made ready for the next trigger
before each image capture.
Operating Modes: Trigger Mode
Improved DCx Camera Manager features
uc480 Camera Manager
Test image function
The camera transmits a selectable test image that you can use for
testing the data transmission.
Camera properties: Test image
Support of 10 and 12 bit sensor data
Some sensors can output images with a color depth of 10 to 12
bits. This data can now be processed by the DCx software.
Camera and Sensor Data
New color formats
uc480 driver version 3.3 supports a wide range of new color
Camera properties: Color
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THORLABS DCU223x Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	DCU223x
Category	Security Camera
Language	English