.. _hidra:

Hirda
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Images from a Hidra server, e.g. `Pilatus` or `PerkinElmer` detectors


.. figure:: ../../_images/hidralavue.png

The **Hidra** image source frame contains the following fields:

*    **Server:** selects the Hidra server host name. The possible names can be predefined in the Configuration dialog.
*    **Client:** shows the Hidra client host name and the data port. The data port can be changed in the Configuration dialog.
*    **Status:** shows the Hidra connection status. It also displays a port of ZMQ security stream if it is enabled.
*    **Start/Stop** button to launch or interrupt image querying
