Gige Network Adapter Overview; Pause Frame Support; Computer Requirements For Flir A68/A38 Series; Host Pc System - Teledyne FLIR A68 Series User Manual

GigE Network Adapter Overview

A68/A38 connects to a computer's Gigabit Network Adapter. If the computer is already
connected to a network, the computer requires a second network adapter, either
onboard or an additional PCIe NIC adapter.
In general, automatic IP configuration assignment (LLA/DHCP) is sufficient for most
A68/A38 installations. Please refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging
Package manual for information on the Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration tool
and network optimization for GigE Vision cameras and devices.

PAUSE Frame Support

The A68/A38 supports the Gigabit Ethernet PAUSE Frame feature as per IEEE 802.3x.
PAUSE Frame is the Ethernet flow control mechanism to manage network traffic within
an Ethernet switch when multiple cameras are simultaneously used. This requires that
the flow control option in the NIC property settings and the Ethernet switch settings
must be enabled. Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual.

Computer Requirements for FLIR A68/A38 Series

The following information is a guide to computer and networking equipment required to
support the FLIR A68/A38 series camera at maximum performance. The A68/A38
camera series complies with the current IPv4 Internet Protocol, therefore current
Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) equipment should provide trouble free performance.

Host PC System

Operating Systems:
• Windows 7, 8.0, 8.1, 10 (either 32-bit or 64-bit for all) are supported.
• Linux supported by
and platforms refer to the GigE-V Framework documentation.
Network Adapters for GigE Camera Version
• GigE network adapter (either add on card or on motherboard). The Intel
PRO/1000 MT adapter is an example of a high-performance NIC. Typically a
system will need an Ethernet GigE adapter to supplement the single NIC on the
motherboard.
• PCI Express adapters will outperform PCI adapters.
Laptop Information for GigE Camera Version
• Older laptop computers with built in GigE network adapters may still not be able
to stream full frame rates from A68/A38. Thorough testing is required with any
laptop computer to determine the maximum frame rate possible (refer to the
Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package user's manual).
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