Pulnix pc-1024 not in list. What do I do?

[tomascg]

I am using an NI 1429.  The camera that I am using is a Pulnix pc-1024, but it is not on the list of devices.  What do I do?

[PJS]

I suggest you post this in the vision forum

[BullDozier]

Is this Pulnix camera a cameraLink model?  I am looking around for you and I was wondering.  I'll try to help you find a camera file for this camera. 

In the meantime, here is a link to a knowledgebase on what to do if your camera isn't supported by the generic camera file in MAX:

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/05DCE3868362783586256FC8004F123C?OpenDocument

-Evan Dozier

[tomascg]

Thanks for the help.  Yes, it is a cameraLink connection.  There are two cameraLink cables coming from the camera.  I assume both are needed to utilize the high-speed capabilities of the camera.
Thanks,
Tom

[tomascg]

Many thanks, Paul!  I'll try that.

[tomascg]

Okay, so now I have a "working" ICD file by using the NI Camera File Generator, but the image is skewed in one axis. But more importantly, the brightness is very low.  And there seems to be no way to increase the gain.  Does MAX give me control over the gain?  If so, where because I couldn't find it.  And if MAX cannnot give me control over the gain, is there another program that can?  Or is it possible to program gain control into MAX?  Thanks to all for any help you can give.

[BullDozier]

In MAX, you can adjust the aquisition parameters, which should change the brightness of your acquisition.  The parameters that directly affect the brightness are the Black and White Reference Levels.  Let me know if this helps you out. Have a great weekend!

Evan D.