pylon Viewer

Overview of pylon Viewer

The pylon Viewer is the central application within Basler's comprehensive pylon software suite, designed specifically for configuring, evaluating, and optimizing Basler industrial cameras. This powerful tool provides an intuitive graphical interface for accessing and adjusting virtually all hardware parameters of vision systems, making it essential for machine vision engineers, industrial automation specialists, and camera developers. As part of the broader pylon ecosystem, it integrates seamlessly with additional tools like the Workbench and pylon vTools, creating a unified environment for camera setup and development.

Available as free software for Windows, Linux, and macOS, pylon Viewer supports both GigE and USB 3.0 camera interfaces, offering comprehensive functionality for camera evaluation and software development. The application includes context-sensitive product documentation with sample code for multiple programming languages, making it accessible to developers at all skill levels. With multilingual support including Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish, pylon Viewer serves global industrial automation markets effectively. This tool is categorized under Debugger and IDE on ToolPicker.

How to Use pylon Viewer

Getting started with pylon Viewer is straightforward – simply download the free pylon software suite from Basler's website and install it on your Windows, Linux, or macOS system. Once installed, connect your Basler camera via GigE or USB 3.0 interface and launch the application. The intuitive interface automatically detects connected cameras and presents all configurable parameters in organized feature panes. You can create custom feature layouts, access integrated documentation with a single click, and utilize specialized tools like the Bandwidth Manager for optimizing data throughput or the Sharpness Indicator for precise lens focusing.

Core Features of pylon Viewer

1. Bandwidth Manager – Optimizes GigE and USB 3.0 camera setups for maximum image data throughput and reliability
2. Sharpness Indicator – Simplifies lens focusing by defining areas of interest and cycling through focus ranges
3. Vignetting Correction – Calculates and applies correction values to eliminate vignetting artifacts with smaller lenses
4. Color Calibrator – Provides quick and easy color calibration for accurate color reproduction in various lighting
5. Action Commands – Enables precise triggering and synchronization of multiple GigE cameras without trigger cables

Use Cases for pylon Viewer

• Industrial machine vision system configuration and camera setup
• Quality control and inspection system development and optimization
• Research and development for computer vision applications
• Production line automation and monitoring system integration
• Robotics and autonomous system vision component configuration
• Medical imaging device setup and calibration
• Scientific imaging and microscopy system optimization

Support and Contact

For technical support and inquiries, email contact@baslerweb.com or visit the Basler support contact page. Basler provides comprehensive documentation, knowledge base articles, and community forums through their website. The pylon software suite includes extensive built-in documentation with sample code and feature explanations accessible directly within the application interface.

Company Info

Basler AG is a leading German manufacturer of high-quality digital cameras for industrial and medical applications, with headquarters in Ahrensburg, Germany. The company specializes in developing innovative vision components for automation, quality control, and medical technology markets worldwide. Learn more about Basler's complete product portfolio at their about page.

Login and Signup

No login or account creation is required to use pylon Viewer – the software is completely free and can be downloaded directly from Basler's download page. Simply download the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS) and install it to begin using all features immediately without registration or subscription requirements.