User manual

Rolera Thunder User Manual 6
Host Computer
Requirements
The host computer (PC) for your Rolera Thunder camera must have the following:
• Windows® 7, Vista, or XP (SP3 or later) operating system
• 2 GHz Core 2 Duo (or greater)
• 2 GB RAM (or greater)
• CD-ROM drive
• At least one unused traditional PCIe or PCI card slot
• 16-bit color display (or greater)
Note: The above requirements are the minimum for operating a Rolera Thunder camera. A faster computer
with larger memory (RAM) will greatly enhance the software performance during live mode operations.
Multiple
Cameras
PVCAM supports multiple open cameras. In order to use this function, it must also be supported
by your imaging software.
If your imaging software supports multiple cameras, there must be a separate interface card for
each camera.
Software
Installation
An Installation Guide appropriate to your system is included as an insert with the camera system.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the camera interface software and the
application software for Windows-based computers. Additional instructions are included for
installing a FireWire interface card in your computer and capturing images.
The QImaging CD-ROM contains the following files.
• MacOS directory — contains required files for installing on a Macintosh computer.
• Manuals directory — contains user manuals in PDF format.
• WinOS directory — contains the files for installing on a Windows PC.
• Linux directory — (not applicable to Rolera Thunder).