CCD Control Plug-ins

Camera Control Plug-ins

For Astroart 7.0 (compatibility with Astroart 6/5/4 was not tested).
Copyright 1998-2020 MSB Software. All rights reserved.

Version 1.30 for the Lumenera^TM CCD cameras.

LICENSE

This plugin is copyrighted freeware. This means that this plugin can be freely copied, but not sold or used as a separate product. This plugin should be used only with Astroart software, by the owner of the Astroart license.
This plugin is provided "AS IS". It's not guaranteed that it will work properly on all PCs and all video cameras and related hardware. This plugin and its documentation are provided without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including the fitness for every purpose. In no event shall MSB software be liable to you for any special, consequential, indirect, or similar damages, including any lost profits or lost data arising out of the use or inability to use this product even if MSB software has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no case shall the MSB software liability exceed the purchase price for the product. MSB Software will help to solve the most common problems related to the setup of this plugin and the host PC, but it's not guaranteed that this plugin is able to work on all systems.
If you don't accept these terms don't install the plugin in the system.

INSTALLATION

Copy the file d_lumenera.dll into the Astroart installation folder, usually C:\ ProgramFilesX86 \ Astroart.

SETUP

Start Astroart and click Camera Control from the menu Tools / Plug-ins then click "Setup". For GigE ethernet cameras select the "GigE" option.

Device: Select the device number, usually "1" if one camera is connected to the PC.
Gain: The gain of the CCD amplifier, usually "1.0". Valid values are [0.01 - 50].
Swap byte order: Select this option for older lumenera cameras (before 2006).

Inside the Camera Interface it will be possible to select two binning modes: "1x1 interlaced" and "2x2". The second one is grayscale only.

HISTORY

2005/12/06: 1.00 The first release.
2007/01/17: 1.10 Option for byte order.
2012/07/30: 1.20 Compatible with most new cameras.
2020/01/12: 1.30 Compatible with most ethernet cameras.

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