IDS peak Cockpit: Getting started with USB and GigE cameras
This video provides a clear introduction to getting started with IDS peak Cockpit, showing you how to connect USB (Universal Serial Bus) and GigE cameras, open them in the cockpit, and begin your first image acquisition. You’ll learn the essential steps needed to set up your IDS camera correctly and view live images within seconds.
We walk through key configuration options, including image optimisation, exposure, frame rate, gain control, and bandwidth settings. Whether you’re using USB or Ethernet cameras, this guide explains the differences, what to expect during connection, and how to achieve the best out‑of‑the‑box image quality, while also showing how the cockpit lets you easily handle not just one camera, but multiple cameras in parallel. Ideal for anyone new to IDS peak, this tutorial lays the foundation for working confidently with IDS machine vision cameras.
Topics covered
- Understand the differences between USB and Ethernet cameras during setup and connection.
- Learn how to quickly connect and configure single and multiple cameras in the IDS peak cockpit.
- See what to expect during first startup and camera discovery.
- Learn how to achieve good image quality out of the box with minimal adjustment.
Video timeline
- 00:00 - Introduction and agenda
- 00:42 - How to connect a USB camera?
- 01:25 - Opening cameras via IDS Cockpit and Camera Manager
- 02:11 - How-to connect a GigE camera: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or fixed IP address?
- 03:28 - Opening cameras via IDS Cockpit and Camera Manager
- 04:22 - Continuous and single‑frame acquisition modes
- 04:52 - Image optimisation and auto features
- 05:15 - Frame rate and exposure, throughput limit
- 07:42 - Gain control: analogue versus digital gain
- 08:25 - Summary and reference to IDS peak user manual
Who should watch
This video is ideal for machine vision beginners, developers, system integrators, and technicians who need a quick, practical introduction to setting up and operating IDS cameras using IDS peak Cockpit.
