FAQ

GigE Vision (M series)

Where can I find sample programs of Sentech SDK?
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The sample programs of Sentech SDK are copied in below folder if installation folder did not change while Sentech SDK installation:
C:\Program Files\OMRON_SENTECH\SentechSDK\Development

When “Development” folder does not exist, re-install Sentech SDK with “Complete” installation type.

The folder for sample programs:
C:\Program Files\OMRON_SENTECH\SentechSDK\v(version)\Development\Sample
* The sample programs are zip format file. Please copy it to writable folder on PC then extracts it.

The folder for manual/help file:
C:\Program Files\OMRON_SENTECH\SentechSDK\v(version)\Development\Doc

The image becomes dark when reducing image resolution.
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When selecting “Off” at “Exposure Mode” under “Acquisition Control” under “Remote Device”, expousre time that is keep maximum frame rate, set automatically.
The frame rate becomes high (fast) when reducing image resolution, and one frame period of time becomes shorten.
Then shorten exposure time makes dark image.

To fixed exposure time, selects “Timed” at “Exposure Mode” under “Acquisition Control” under “Remote Device” after fixed exposure time with this method, brightness of image is consistent and control by “Exposure Time” while reducing image resolution.

Is there any sample programe for Action command of GigE Vision camera?
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Please refers “GigEActionCommand” sample program that is included in Sentech SDK.

Can I use drawing function with StViewer?
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The drawing function can be use with v1.1.1 or later version of StViewer.
*v1.0.8 or older version of StViewer does not support drawing function.

The drawing menu is display when selecting “Drawing” under “Tools and Docking Windows” under “View” on menu of StViewer.

How can I save the image with drawing data by using StViewer?
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Sets “True” at “Enable Drawing On Saving Image” under “Drawing Tool” under “ImageDisplayWnd”.

The image with drawing data can be save when image saving by selecting “PreviewImage” after right click on preview image.
The image with drawing data cannot be save when image saving by using file menu or save botton on tool bar on StViewer, and movie file.

While acquiring imge by trigger input, there is significant delay between trigger input and image acquisition.
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There is different delay time between trigger input and start exposing is based on type of trigger input port (Opto-isolated input port or Open Collector input).
We recommend to use Open Collector input for trigger input to reduce delay time.

Which IDE can be use for Python development with Sentech SDK?
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The validated development environment is IDLE including Python.

What kind of PoE switch is availale for GigE Vision camera?
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PoE switches from below network environment manufactures were validated for GigE Vision camera connection.
   NETGEAR
   Panasonic Electric Works Networks Co., Ltd.

Also, Panasoni Electroni Works Nentworks was validated below PoE switches for GigE Vision camera connection.
   GA-AS series
   GA-ML seires

This information does not guarantee operation.
Please check camera operation in advance when using switches.
Please contact to netwrok environment manufactures about switch.

Which software or SDK can be used for USB3 Vision cameras and GigE Vision cameras?
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USB3 Vision cameras and GigE Vision cameras are GenICam standard cameras.

GenICam standard based “Sentech SDK”, “StViewer” of Sentech SDK can use USB3 Vision cameras and GigE Vision cameras.

How can I make movie on StViewer?
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Please follow below steps:
1. Selects “Start Recording” under “File” on menu.
2. Please specifies below settings, sets file name after select “Add” then select “OK”.
3. Please check movie file is making after acquire image.

File Format AVI1 → Maximum file size: 2GB
AVI2 → Maximum file size: 1TB
Compression Motion JPEG
Uncompressed
Quality Value Quality setting for Motion JPEG (100 is best quality)
Reserve Y Vertical flip image
Frame Rate Frame rate setting for play movie
Maximum Frame Count Per File Maximum Frame Count Per File

 
Please refers settings for time unit.
Example: 5 minutes movie with 30 fps image

File Format AVI1
Compression MPEG
Quality Value 50
Reserve Y False
Frame Rate 30
Maximum Frame Count Per File 9,000

Time of movie calculates by “Maximum Frame Count Per File / Frame Rate”.

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