Q Imaging Rolera-XR Manual de usuario
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Rolera-XR User’s Manual
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This document applies to the Rolera-XR camera. For the latest updates, please visit
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Rolera-XR User’s Manual i
INTRODUCTION 1
Power Requirements 1
Host Requirements 1
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) Interface 2
Cables 2
Imaging Software for Your Camera 2
INSTALLATION 4
Step 1. Install the 1394 PCI card (Windows Users Only) 4
Step 2. Install Your Imaging Software 5
Step 3. Connect the Rolera-XR 5
CAMERA BASICS 9
Turning the Camera On and Off 9
Connecting the Rolera-XR to your Optics 9
Understanding the LED Indicators 10
Capturing Images with the Rolera-XR 10
ADVANCED CAMERA CONTROLS 11
Triggering the Rolera-XR Extenally 11
Gain and Offset Controls 12
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA 13
TROUBLESHOOTING 14
Resolving Problems with the camera 14
GLOSSARY 16
APPENDICES 18
APPENDIX A: External Trigger Port 18
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
The QImaging Rolera-XR CCD digital camera is designed for high resolution infra-red and visible range scientific
and industrila imaging applications. The Rolera-XR spectral range extends to 1000nm in the IR region.
High-speed low-noise electronics provide linear digital data for rapid image capture. The Firewire IEEE1394
digital interface allows ease of use and installation with a single wire requiring no framegrabber or external
power supply. The Rolera-XR includes QCapture Software for Windows and Mac(R) based software systems for
real time image preview and capture. A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available for interfacing with custom
software..
Power Requirements
The Rolera-XR can be powered through a single IEEE 1394 (Firewire) cable.
•Power:
Cooled Rolera-XR = 13 watts
Uncooled Rolera-XR = 7 watts
•Input voltage range: 8 - 24 volts
Host Requirements
For Windows PCs:
•PentiumCPU, running at 300MHz.
•256 MB RAM.
•Video card with 8 MB video memory capable of 32-bit color output.
•Windows 2000, or Windows XP Professional.
•If the PC is not equipped with a Firewire card, the supplied card must be installed.
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For Mac OS Computers:
•PowerPC-based Macintosh with an OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 port (G4 and iMac
models).
•iMac models may not provide enough power to cooled cameras. QImaging’s IEEE 1394
HUB may be required to power the camera. Contact QImaging for ordering information.
•Mac OS 10.2.X or higher
•256 MB+ RAM
•All the G4 and iMac models are equipped with a Firewire card. The supplied IEEE 1394 PCI
is not required for Mac OS computers.
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) Interface
The Rolera-XR is powered and controlled through an IEEE 1394 (Firewire) digital interface. A single
Firewire connection from the camera to the computer allows full control of the camera and rapid
image data transfer from the camera to the computer.
Cables
A 10-foot Firewire interface cable is included with the camera. One end of this cable connects to either
of the available Firewire ports at the back of the camera; the other end of the cable plugs into your
computer’s 6-pin Firewire port.
Some computers have 4-pin Firewire ports. These ports may be used if they are OHCI compliant, but
you will need to purchase a 4-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable from your local computer store. If you
connect the Rolera-XR to a 4-pin Firewire port, you likely need to use an external power supply.
What is the difference between 4-pin and 6-pin Firewire ports?
Firewire cables are available in two varieties: 4-pin and 6-pin. 6-pin Firewire cables are capable of
providing both power and a communication interface between the camera and computer while 4-pin
cables provide only a communication interface. Some laptop computers have 6-pin Firewire jacks that
do not provide power. If your computer has such a port, you will have to power your Rolera-XR by
attaching an external power supply to the system.
Imaging Software for Your Camera
Industry Standard Imaging Applications
The Rolera-XR works with industry-standard Windows and Mac OS imaging software. Please go to the
following URL for an up to date listing of third party software companies that support QImaging
cameras. HTTP://WWW.QIMAGING.COM/PARTNERS/
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QCapture Suite Software
The Rolera-XR operates on both Windows and Mac OS based systems. QCapture Suite Software for
both systems is available at WWW.QIMAGING.COM. The easy-to-use QCapture software gives you
complete control over the camera’s settings and image capture functions. QCapture Suite also
includes a TWAIN-compliant interface that allows many Windows image-editing applications to
acquire images using QImaging cameras.
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
Step 1. Install the 1394 PCI card (Windows Users Only)
This step is for Windows PC users only. If you are installing the Rolera-XR on a Mac OS computer,
please skip to Step 2.
Check your computer for an existing Firewire port:
The Rolera-XR connects to your Windows PC via a Firewire port. If you already have a Firewire port,
you do not have to install the IEEE 1394 PCI card. Check the connectors at the back of your PC for a
port that matches the Firewire ports on your camera (Figure 1 and Figure 2).
Figure 1— 6-pin to 6-pin Firewire (IEEE 1394) Port connection
Figure 2— 6-pin to 4-pin Firewire (IEEE 1394) Port connection
IMPORTANT: Follow these steps in order to complete the installation.
DO NOT CONNECT the camera until the camera driver is installed.
1. Windows PC users only: Install the IEEE 1394 PCI card - only if necessary.
2. Imaging Software - Install the software and drivers that your new QImaging
camera needs to capture images.
3. Rolera-XR - Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied IEEE 1394 cable.
DO NOT CONNECT the camera until you have a functioning Firewire port in
your computer and the camera driver is installed.
Camera Computer
Camera Computer
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If your PC does not have a functioning Firewire port, you must install the IEEE 1394 PCI card that came
with your camera.
If necessary, install the supplied IEEE 1394 PCI card:
•Shut down your computer.
•Open the case, and install the supplied IEEE 1394 card into an empty PCI slot. See the user’s
manual for your computer for complete instructions on installing new PCI cards.
•Restart your computer. Windows should automatically install the appropriate software
drivers for the card.
Step 2. Install Your Imaging Software
Once the IEEE 1394 card is installed in your computer, you are ready to install the Firewire drivers and
imaging software. See your Imaging Software User’s Guide for complete installation instructions.
Step 3. Connect the Rolera-XR
Once your imaging software is installed, connect your camera. There are two different types of
connections. In most cases, the Firewire cable provides the necessary power required by the Rolera-XR.
However, if your camera is cooled you may need to provide additional power to the camera in one of
the ways listed in the following figures. Most noteably, you will need to either connect your camera
with a 1394 power supply or through an IEEE 1394 HUB. Both items are available from your QImaging
dealer.
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Connecting the camera to a PC/MAC desktop or MAC laptop Computer
Perform the following for connecting your camera.
•Remove the Firewire cable from the camera box, and plug one end of the cable into one
of the camera’s Firewire sockets (either socket is fine).
Figure 3— Camera Firewire Sockets.
•Plug the other end of the cable into a Firewire port on your computer
Figure 4— Desktop Computer Firewire Connection
There are some cases when connecting to a PC or Mac desktop or Mac laptop computer where not
enough power is supplied through the IEEE 1394 cable. If this is the case, you may receive an Error
FI REWI RE P ORT S
Camera Computer
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Code 28 or the software not working consistently. In this case, external power must be delivered to
the camera which can be accomplished by connecting the camera via one of the following methods.
•Connection of an 1394 power supply with your camera is as follows:
Figure 5— Firewire and 1394 Power Supply Connection
•Connection of a 1394 IEEE HUB with your camera is as follows:
Figure 6— Firewire and IEEE 1394 HUB Connection
Connecting the camera to a PC laptop computer
There are two common connection varieties for laptop computers;
1Built-In Firewire port, or
2PCMCIA Card.
1. Built-In 4-pin or 6-pin Firewire Port
There are cases with PC laptops where a built-in 6-pin FireWire port is available. If this is the case
with your computer, it is possible that the two power pins on the Firewire port have been
disabled, allowing only data communications. If you have such a connection or if you have a
built-in 4-pin connector, you will need to power the camera.
If you purchased a 1394 power supply from QImaging, connect your camera as follows:
Camera Computer
110/240 VAC
Camera Computer
110/240 VAC
1394 HUB
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