Hikrobot Machine Vision Software User Manual
● After disconnecting to the frame grabber, you can right-click the frame grabber and
select Upgrade Firmware to upgrade its firmware.
● Upgrade firmware of a single camera connected to frame grabber: Click to
connect to a frame grabber and enumerate cameras connected to it. Right-click a
camera and select Upgrade Firmware. Click to select an upgrade package (a dav
file), and then click Upgrade.
Note
Reboot the PC after upgrade, or the upgrade will not take effect.
● Clear the currently loaded cti file: Disconnect all cameras under GenTL. Right-click
GenTL, and then click Clear cti File.
4.5 Event Monitor
The Event Monitor is a tool to determine causes of issues that may occur when using the
device. When enabled, you can view all the time-stamped GigE Vision or USB3 Vision
events.
Steps
Note
The Event Control feature should be supported by your device, or the Event Monitor
functionality will be unavailable.
1. Connect the camera with the software by one of the following operations.
– Select a camera from the device list and click on the control toolbar to connect it
with the software.
– Double-click the camera on the device list to connect it with the software.
2. Select Advanced Features tab on the Feature List Panel on the right of the main page.
3. In Event Control Information, check the event(s) that you want to view.
4. Right-click the camera on the device list and select Event Monitor to open the Event
Monitor window.
5. Check Messaging Channel Event.
6. Optional: Click to select a saving path, and then check Auto Save to automatically
save the generated events to the PC.
7. Start acquisition, and then a large number of events will appear on the Event Monitor
window.
– Click on the display window to start acquisition.
– Right-click the camera on the device list and click Start Acquisition.
Note
● Up to 10000 events can be displayed on the Event Monitor window.
● Events will keep being obtained even if you close the Event Monitor window.
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