Cant Grab Image in M&A through IEEE 1394

[EMERL]

HI I am trying to hook up my prosilica camera through Measurements and Automation.  I have connected my IEEE 1394 Device to my local port sucessfully and I have connected to NI_IMAQ IEEE 1394 IIDC Digital Camera sucessfully through the driver.

I have configured the camera to the specification from the prosilica website but i am getting no picture, just a black screen.

how do i collect images? now that i am connected to the camera, do i need to switch some onther settings?

thanks

Kelli

[GiGe]

Hi Kelli,

If you are getting a black image and not getting any time out errors then you are receiving data from your camera, but we may need to change a few things to get more light in.   One thing you can try is opening the aperture more on the on the camera itself.  Also in Measurement Automation Explorer (MAX) you can increase the shutter time (or exposure time), turn up the brightness, or increase the gain.  Be careful with turning up the gain, this will amplify the signal that you are reading, so it will also amplify your noise.  Most of these changes can be made while performing a grab in MAX.  That will help you set everything so you will get the best picture possible.  Let me know if this helps.  Have a great day.

GG