Hardware Installation (CoaXPress Cameras)#

This topic tells you how to install a Basler CoaXPress camera, i.e., a Basler boost, racer 2, and ace 2 V camera.

Depending on your camera model, you can establish up to four CoaXPress connections.

一般的な考慮事項#

To operate your Basler CoaXPress camera, you need to install the following software and hardware components:

• The Basler pylon Software Suite.
  For information about the required pylon version, refer to the topic about your camera model. You can find your camera model in the "Models" section.
• An acquisition card.
• Suitable accessories.

The following table lists suitable frame grabbers or interface cards, and accessories of the Basler portfolio.

カメラの取り付け#

始める前に#

ハードウェアの取り付けを開始する前に、次のものが使用可能であることを確認してください。

• A Basler CoaXPress camera.
• A computer equipped with a frame grabber or a suitable interface card.
• If you want to power the camera via the interface card or frame grabber (Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP)), make sure that the interface card or frame grabber is connected to the power supply of your computer. (This information does not apply to racer 2 XL cameras.)
• If you aren't using PoCXP, you need an external power supply. Make sure that the power supply meets the requirements listed in the topic about your camera model.
• If required, a suitable lens.
  Contact Basler technical support if you need assistance in determining the best lens for your application.
• If required, a suitable mount.
• Depending on your camera model, up to four CoaXPress data cables with appropriate connectors or one fiber cable.
• As applicable, a power or a power and I/O cable with appropriate connectors.
• 必要に応じて、冷却エレメント（ヒートシンクなど）。

General Installation Steps#

1. Remove the protective seal or cap from the camera front.
2. If required, attach a mount to the camera.
   Make sure that the mount is attached in the proper direction with the lens mount facing out.
3. If required, attach a suitable lens to the camera.
   Be careful not to insert the lens any deeper than specified in the Maximum Allowed Lens Intrusion topic.
4. 十分な放熱を提供します。

ace 2 V and racer 2 S Cameras#

カメラを取り付けるには：

1. Follow the general installation steps.

2. カメラをコンピューターと電源に接続します。

   Power over CoaXPress（PoCXP）を使用している場合

   1. Connect the Micro-BNC (HD-BNC) connector of the camera to the Micro-BNC port of the interface card or frame grabber using the CoaXPress data cable.

   外部電源を使用している場合

   1. Connect the CoaXPress data cable to the camera and interface card or frame grabber as described above.
   2. Connect the power I/O cable to the M8 6-pin connector of the camera.
      Note: If you're building your own cables, observe the pin assignment detailed in the topic about your camera model.
   3. Connect the open end of the power I/O cable to a power supply.
      You can use a power supply of the Basler Original Equipment range.
   4. 電源を電源コンセントに差し込みます。

3. Switch on the power to your host computer and let the computer boot up.

   The status LED of the camera indicates different operating and connection states, where each LED indicates the status of exactly one CXP connection.

   For information about the different LED states and corresponding colors, refer to the topic about your camera model. You can find your camera model in the "Models" section.

4. Proceed with Next Steps.

boost Rカメラ#

カメラを取り付けるには：

1. Follow the general installation steps.

2. カメラをコンピューターと電源に接続します。

   Power over CoaXPress（PoCXP）を使用している場合

   1. Connect the Micro-BNC (HD-BNC) connector(s) of the camera to the Micro-BNC port(s) of the interface card(s) or frame grabber(s) using the CoaXPress data cable(s). Note: If you're using only one CoaXPress data cable, make sure to connect the cable to the master connector of the camera.

   外部電源を使用している場合

   1. 上記のように、CoaXPressデータケーブルをカメラとインターフェースカードまたはフレームグラバーに接続します。
   2. Connect the power I/O cable to the M8 6-pin connector of the camera.
      Note: If you're building your own cables, observe the pin assignment detailed in the topic about your camera model.
   3. Connect the open end of the power I/O cable to a power supply.
      You can use a power supply of the Basler Original Equipment range.
   4. 電源を電源コンセントに差し込みます。

3. Switch on the power to your host computer and let the computer boot up.

   The status LED(s) of the camera indicate different operating and connection states, where each LED indicates the status of exactly one CXP connection.

   For information about the different LED states and corresponding colors, refer to the topic about your camera model. You can find your camera model in the "Models" section.

4. Proceed with Next Steps.

boost Vカメラ#

カメラを取り付けるには：

1. Follow the general installation steps.

2. カメラをコンピューターと電源に接続します。

   Power over CoaXPress（PoCXP）を使用している場合

   1. Connect the Micro-BNC (HD-BNC) connector(s) of the camera to the Micro-BNC port(s) of the interface card(s) or frame grabber(s) using the CoaXPress data cable(s).
      The connector labeled with "1" must be connected last.

   外部電源を使用している場合

   1. 上記のように、CoaXPressデータケーブルをカメラとインターフェースカードまたはフレームグラバーに接続します。

   2. Connect the power cable to the external power supply connector (Hirose micro HR10A-7R-4S) of the camera.
      Note: If you're building your own cables, observe the pin assignment detailed in the topic about your camera model.

      情報

      To ensure a stable power supply via AUX power, switch off PoCXP for all connected channels of the frame grabber or interface card. To do so, open the frame grabber or interface card in the pylon Viewer, navigate to the Transport Layer Control, and execute the PoCxp Off command for each selected CXP connection.

   3. Connect the open end of the power cable to a power supply.
      You can use a power supply of the Basler Original Equipment range.

   4. 電源を電源コンセントに差し込みます。

3. Switch on the power to your host computer and let the computer boot up.

   The status LED(s) of the camera indicate different operating and connection states, where each LED indicates the status of exactly one CXP connection.

   For information about the different LED states and corresponding colors, refer to the topic about your camera model. You can find your camera model in the "Models" section.

4. Proceed with Next Steps.

racer 2 L Cameras#

カメラを取り付けるには：

1. Follow the general installation steps.

2. カメラをコンピューターと電源に接続します。

   Power over CoaXPress（PoCXP）を使用している場合

   1. Connect the Micro-BNC (HD-BNC) connector(s) of the camera to the Micro-BNC port(s) of the interface card(s) or frame grabber(s) using the CoaXPress data cable(s).
      Note: If you're using only one CoaXPress data cable, make sure to connect the cable to the master connector of the camera.

   外部電源を使用している場合

   1. 上記のように、CoaXPressデータケーブルをカメラとインターフェースカードまたはフレームグラバーに接続します。
   2. Connect the power I/O cable to the 12-pin Hirose micro receptacle of the camera.
      Note: If you're building your own cables, observe the pin assignment detailed in the topic about your camera model.
   3. Connect the open end of the power I/O cable to a power supply.
      You can use a power supply of the Basler Original Equipment range.
   4. 電源を電源コンセントに差し込みます。

3. Switch on the power to your host computer and let the computer boot up.

   The status LED(s) of the camera indicate different operating and connection states, where each LED indicates the status of exactly one CXP connection.

   For information about the different LED states and corresponding colors, refer to the topic about your camera model. You can find your camera model in the "Models" section.

4. Proceed with Next Steps.

racer 2 XL Cameras#

カメラを取り付けるには：

1. Follow the general installation steps.

2. Insert the fiber optic cable into the QSFP28 transceiver modules.

   警告 – レーザーの安全性に関する指示

   負傷を避けるため、常に次の安全に関する注意事項に従ってください。

   Optical fiber connections emit laser radiation in the infrared range. Laser radiation is invisible and can cause eye damage if the eyes are exposed to it directly. Never look into open fiber ends or active optical ports. Before any installation, maintenance, or cleaning, disconnect the connection or shut it down safely. Dispose of fiber remnants with care.

3. カメラをコンピューターと電源に接続します。

   1. Connect the QSFP28 port of the camera to the QSFP28 port of the frame grabber using the fiber optic cable with the attached QSFP28 transceiver modules.
   2. Connect the power I/O cable to the 12-pin Hirose micro receptacle of the camera.
      Note: If you're building your own cables, observe the pin assignment detailed in the topic about your camera model.
   3. Connect the open end of the power I/O cable to a power supply.
      You can use the power supply 24 V/60 W, DC Jack 5.5/2.1 mm of the Basler Original Equipment range.
   4. 電源を電源コンセントに差し込みます。

4. Switch on the power to your host computer and let the computer boot up.

   The status LED(s) of the camera indicate different operating and connection states, where each LED indicates the status of exactly one CXP connection.

   For information about the different LED states and corresponding colors, refer to the topic about your camera model. You can find your camera model in the "Models" section.

5. Proceed with Next Steps.

次のステップ#

• racer 2 S/L cameras: See the Configuring CXP Line Scan Cameras and Frame Grabbers section for information about installing the camera together with a Basler frame grabber or interface card and software.

• racer 2 XL cameras: See the Configuring a CoaXPress-over-Fiber System section for information about installing the camera together with the imaFlex 2 Dual 100 frame grabber and the Framegrabber SDK.

• Other cameras: Use the pylon Viewer to check whether your camera has been detected, acquire images, display images, and adjust parameter settings to improve image quality.