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2.6 Special Setup for Pyrocam I Operation

You must use special setups if you want to successfully interface your Pyrocam I with a Model LBA-PC

frame grabber system. It is strongly recommended that you first become familiar with the operating

characteristics of both your Pyrocam I and LBA-PC before attempting to operate them together.

To operate your Pyrocam I with a model LBA-300PC or a LBA-400/500/708/710/712/714PC without a

digital camera option, see section 2.12.1.

To operate your Pyrocam I with model LBA-500PC-D or a model LBA-7XXPC-D, with the digital camera

option, see section 2.12.2.

2.6.1 Pyrocam I with Non-Digital LBA-PC’s

LBA-300/400/500/708/710/712/714PC w/o digital camera option

2.6.1.1 Pyrocam I Setup Requirements:

2.6.1.1.1 Configure Video Output

The Pyrocam must be configured to output monochrome video in CCIR format. To do this,

Dip Switch number 6 must be in the ON position. See Chapter 6 and Appendix A-6 in your

Pyrocam Operator’s Manual for details.

2.6.1.1.2 Configure Gain and Vertical Scale

Do not operate the Pyrocam I with the Gain switch set in the 10 position or with the

Vertical Scale set in the Auto or Manual x8 positions. Use only the 1 or 3 Gain setting and

Manual x1, x2 or x4 settings. The LBA will not be able to Ultracal in the gain equals 10 or

scale x8 setting positions, and the Ultracal will not remain valid if the Pyrocam is in the Auto

scale mode.

Note: You will need to temporarily attach your Pyrocam to either a VGA or a monochrome monitor to observe the

Vertical Scale settings.

2.6.1.1.3 Configure MONO/DIG/VGA switch to MONO position.

2.6.1.1.4 Install Video Cable

Connect the Pyrocam’s Video Output BNC to the Video Input BNC on the LBA-PC.

All other operating requirements for the Pyrocam I are still applicable, and must be set up

correctly. Don’t forget to periodically calibrate your Pyrocam.

Hint: First set up your Pyrocam to operate in one of its stand-alone configurations, and then connect it to the LBA-

PC only after you’re sure that it is operating satisfactorily with your laser.

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