Support package for IDS

Hey there, I´m working with the Image Acquisition Toolbox and an IDS-USB3.0 camera (UEye UI-3880CP-C-HQ Rev.2). The camera works perfect in the IDS-Software, but in Matlab it works really, really slow (framerate is 5FPS [it should be up to 58], sensor Control is super slow as well...). I haven´tfound any Support package for the IDS? Is there a way to improve the performance in Matlab?

Thanks in advance!

[Jesus Abraham Rodriguez Arellano]

Hello,

Did you find out how to solve the problem? I am in the same situation :/

Answer 1

[R]

Hi @Jesus Abraham Rodriguez Arellano, @Linda Kampe,

To enhance the performance of your IDS-USB3.0 camera in MATLAB, the recommended approach is to use the GenTL (Generic Transport Layer) adaptor. GenTL adaptor is a standard interface for communication between software applications and vision devices. Refer: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/2089171-how-can-i-use-my-gige-vision-or-usb3-vision-camera-in-matlab

This involves two main steps:

1. Download the GenTL Producer: Obtain the GenTL producer software from IDS, the manufacturer of your camera. This software enables the camera to communicate with GenTL-compliant applications.According to this page by the vendor, it appears that it has support for GenTL Producer: https://en.ids-imaging.com/ids-peak.html
2. Install MATLAB's GenTL Adaptor: Install the Image Acquisition Toolbox Support Package for the GenICam Interface via MATLAB's Add-On Explorer, or directly from https://www.mathworks.com/hardware-support/gentl.html

This setup creates a more efficient communication pathway between MATLAB and your camera, which should help in achieving better performance, including higher framerates and more responsive sensor control.

Ensure both the GenTL producer from IDS and the GenTL adaptor in MATLAB are correctly installed and configured to see improvements in your camera's performance within the MATLAB environment.