Supported Cameras
The user can select the following camera sources: API, Basler, Datalogic, Toshiba Teli, and Universal.
PEKAT VISION has native support for Basler / Datalogic, and Toshiba Teli cameras. The only requirement is an installed camera driver provided by the manufacturer.
Other cameras are supported through a Universal Camera Driver. In some cases, it is necessary to provide PEKAT with the camera .cti file.
API
When selecting API, PEKAT VISION processes images sent through REST API - For more information access the following article: https://pekatvision.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SombKQ
Script Supported Cameras
For the following camera manufacturers, the camera connection is done by a script:
Photoneo
Script Unsupported Cameras
For cameras that do not work with Universal Camera Driver and are not in script supported cameras list, our development team is able to develop a script. However, the camera must be shipped to our office for the script development.
For more information, please contact support at PEKAT VISION Customer Portal or contact support@pekatvision.com.
Analyse images
To analyse the images coming from the input source the “Analyze incoming images“ option has to be ticked.
Capture images
Image capturing is handled in the highlighted portion of the Camera view.
The image capture can be either MANUAL or AUTOMATIC.
When the image capture is set to MANUAL, the images will be captured only when you press the “CAPTURE” button.
When it is set to AUTOMATIC the capture will be continuous and each images obtained by PEKAT will be captured. To activate the capturing the “ACTIVE” button needs to be activated.
Finally, if you have any Tags set up, you can automatically have a chosen tag assigned to the images captured in this way.
Process & Save images
Process
When Process function is enabled, PEKAT VISION processes images from the camera feed, through the software flow (modules).
Save images
Save images functions saves image frames to the image database.
This function automatically saves all incoming images.
Save images may generate a high number of images, so use this feature with caution.
The number of images saved per second will vary according to camera FPS and PC hardware configuration.
Native Camera Connection
Once the camera driver is installed and the camera plugged in, PEKAT VISION should automatically connect to the camera, once the camera source is selected.
You can let the application automatically adjust the camera settings or you can upload an existing settings file.
Custom Camera Connection
To specify a custom .cti file:
In Select provider click on Universal
Click on CTI FILES
Click Add and find your custom camera .cti file in the pop-up window
Your camera should now be recognized
Features
After selecting and connecting a camera, it is possible to set various features.
Set Features
Beginner - allows the users to modify basic camera settings.
Expert - allows the users to modify advanced camera settings.
Guru - allows users to modify all available camera settings.
