Hardware Installation (CXP-12 Cameras)

This topic tells you how to install a Basler boost CXP-12 camera.

To use the Basler boost CXP-12 camera, an interface card, e.g., the Basler CXP-12 Interface Card 1C, has to be installed.

You can also use frame grabbers by other manufacturers. In that case, observe the documentation of the corresponding manufacturers to ensure proper installation.


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Prerequisites

The pylon Camera Software Suite for Windows (version 6.0 or higher) must be installed.

The Basler CXP-12 Interface Card 1C (referred to here as "interface card") must be installed.

Basler offers the following accessories that allow you to operate your Basler boost CXP-12 camera:

These products can be purchased individually or combined as a set in the Basler CXP-12 Starter Kit boost or the Basler CXP-12 Evaluation Kit boost.

General Considerations

Make sure that the following items are available before starting the hardware installation:

Installing the Camera

boost CXP-12 Connectors

Make sure that the camera is disconnected from any power supply and the host computer is shut down and unplugged from the power outlet.

To install the camera:

  1. Remove the protective seal from the camera front.
    Make sure that the camera is pointing down during the next installation steps to prevent dust from getting on the sensor.
  2. Attach a C-mount lens adapter to the camera.
  3. Attach a C-mount lens to the camera.
    Be careful not to insert the lens any deeper than specified in the Maximum Allowed Lens Intrusion topic.
  4. Provide sufficient heat dissipation.
  5. Connect the camera to the computer and power.
  6. 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. For information about the different LED states and corresponding colors, refer to the topic about your camera model.

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