Configuration

Anneth configuration data is stored in the file anneth.ini, which is located in the \Program Files\Anneth folder.

On systems with both an Ethernet interface and a direct fiber optic connection to a remote CameraLink frame grabber, the master parameter is used to specify which link is Master and which link is Slave. Both Ethernet and CameraLink data acquisition can run simultaneously. The Master link will control the instrument settings and receive instrument data; the Slave link will only receive instrument data. Use this setting to specify the Ethernet link as master:

master = ethernet

Use ths setting to specify the frame grabber link as master:

master = frameGrabber

You may find it necessary after a master mode switch to restart the embedded system.

Set to true to enable Local Capture Mode, false to disable Local Capture Mode.

Specifies the maximum number of scans per file in Local Capture Mode.

Specifies where the Local Capture Mode files are to be written. Note that to specify folders, the backslash character must be doubled. For example:

path.local = C:\\rawdata

This is because a single backslash gets interpreted as part of an escape sequence. So to specify multiple levels it would look like this:

path.local = C:\\folder\\subfolder

This parameter is not currently used.

Specifies a delay (in seconds) at startup before Anneth will begin trying to acquire data from the instrument. This is sometimes necessary at boot-up to allow enough time for all drivers to be loaded and initialized.

Specifies the local RS232 port to which the Annotator comm link is connected.

Specifies the Ethernet TCP port to which Edgar is remotely connected for Annotator control.

This parameter is not used when in Ethernet Master mode. In frame grabber Master mode, this parameter specifies the local RS232 port that is mapped over the fiber connection to the remote Edgar master for Annotator control.

Specifies the local RS232 port that is connected to the DFT200 FTS controller comm link.

Specifies the Ethernet TCP port to which Edgar is remotely connected for FTS control.

This parameter is not used when in Ethernet Master mode. In frame grabber Master mode, this parameter specifies the local RS232 port that is mapped over the fiber connection to the remote Edgar master for FTS control.

Specifies the resolution in Local Capture Mode when the Resolution switch in is the Low Resolution position.

Specifies the resolution in Local Capture Mode when the Resolution switch in is the High Resolution position.

Specifies the sweep speed in Local Capture Mode.

Specifies the Channel A filter in Local Capture Mode.

Specifies the Channel B filter in Local Capture Mode.

Set to true if hardware aperture control is present, false otherwise.

The local RS232 connection for the aperture motor controller comm port.

The Ethernet TCP port to which Edgar is remotely connected for aperture control.

Set to true if a blackbody is connected, false otherwise.

The local RS232 connection for the blackbody controller comm port.

The Ethernet TCP port to which Edgar is remotely connected for blackbody control.

Set to true if a focus control is connected, false otherwise.

The local RS232 connection for the focus motor controller comm port.

The Ethernet TCP port to which Edgar is remotely connected for focus control.

Set to true if an INS unit is connected, false otherwise.

The local RS232 connection for the INS comm port.

The Ethernet TCP port to which Edgar is remotely connected for INS control.

Set to true if a scene mirror controller is connected, false otherwise.

Specifies the Ethernet TCP port to which Edgar is remotely connected for scene mirror control.

The Ethernet TCP port to which Edgar is remotely connected for scene mirror control.

This parameter is not currently used.

This parameter is not currently used.

Timestamps are generated in hardware on the Annotator before transmission of data to the frame grabber. These settings only apply if the Anneth Local Capture Mode is used. Outside Local Capture Mode, timestamp settings are controlled by Edgar. Use this setting in anneth.ini to synchronize timestamps to IRIG-B:

timestamp.mode = IRIGB
timestamp.autoSyncToNetTime = false

Use these settings to synchronize to system time:

timestamp.mode = Auto
timestamp.autoSyncToNetTime = false

Use these settings to synchronize to a network time server:

timestamp.mode = Auto
timestamp.autoSyncToNetTime = true
timestamp.netTimeCommand = net time \\\\TIMESERVER /set /yes

Replace TIMESERVER with the network name of your time server.

Valid values for timestamp.mode are IRIGB and Auto. In IRIGB mode, the Annotator real time clock will be synchronized with an external IRIG-B signal. In Auto mode, the Annotator real time clock will be synchronized with either the embedded system time, or a network time server.

Set timestamp.autoSyncToNetTime to true to synchronize both Annotator and embedded system time to a network time server. Set to false to synchronize Annotator time to the embedded system time.

This specifies the system command used to synchronized to your network time server.