User`s manual

Spyder3 GigE Vision SG-14 Monochrome Cameras User’s Manual 15
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20123-01
Software and Hardware Setup
Host System Requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
 Operating system: Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (either 32-bit or 64-bit for
all) are supported.
Network Adapter Requirements
 GigE network adapter (either PCI card or LOM): For high performance you must use a Intel
PRO/ 1000 MT adapter.
The Spyder3 GEV camera works only with network adapters based on the Intel 82546, 82541, and 82540
network chips. The driver will also function with adapters based on the Intel 82544 chip, but these are not
recommended due to bugs in the chip that can cause control packets to be lost if sent while data is
streaming.
Ethernet Switch Requirements
When you require more than one device on the same network or a camera-to-PC separation of more than
100 metres, you can use an Ethernet switch. Since the Spyder3 GEV camera complies with the Internet
Protocol, the camera should work with all standard Ethernet switches. However, switches offer a range of
functions and performance grades, so care must be taken to choose the right switch for a particular
application.
Setup Steps: Overview
Take the following steps in order to setup and run your camera system. They are described briefly below
and in more detail in the following sections.
1. Install and Configure Ethernet Network Card
If your host computer does not have a Gigabit network adapter or equivalent (PCI bus Gigabit NIC)
already installed, then you need to install one.
For Gigabit performance we recommend the Intel PRO/ 1000 MT adapter, or equivalent. Follow the
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
A GigE Vision compliant XML device description file is embedded within the camera’s firmware
allowing GigE Vision compliant applications (e.g. Pleora`s Coyote, and SaperaLT) to recognize the
camera’s capabilities immediately after connection. The Spyder3 camera was tested with and supports
SaperaLT which gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GigE Vision compliant application.
Software Installation
Install Sapera LT with CamExpert to control the Spyder3. You can access Sapera drivers, SDKs, and
demos from the following link: http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ support/ driverSDKlist.aspx
2. Connect Power, Ethernet and I/O Cables
 Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +15 VDC power supply.