User`s manual

Spyder 3 GigE User Manual

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QuickCam User’s Manual

3.2 Using ASCII Commands

All functionality available through the QuickCam GUI is also available through the serial

interface using the camera-specific three letter commands.

There are three ways to enter ASCII commands: through the QuickCam Command tab,

through the Configuration window, or through the virtual serial port. Entering

commands through the QuickCam Command window is the simplest method.

Command Window Method:

1. Open QuickCam. Refer to section 245H3.1 QuickCam Interface for details on installing and

running the application.

In the Message Window:

2. Open the Command tab.

3. At the OK> prompt, enter the ASCII command. Refer to Appendix A for details on all

of the camera’s available ASCII commands.

4. Press Enter.

The camera responds with OK> if the command was successful or an error or warning

message as appropriate.