Dalsa Linea SWIR GigE Series User Manual page 107

Computer Requirements for Linea SWIR GigE Cameras
The following information is a guide to computer and networking equipment required to support the
camera at maximum performance. The Linea SWIR GigE camera series complies with current IPv4
Internet Protocol; current Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) equipment should provide trouble free
performance.
Host PC System
Refer to your GigE-Vision compliant SDK for computer requirements.
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Recommended Network Adapters
Integrated or add on GigE network adapter like the Intel PRO/1000 MT high performance
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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.
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Network adapters that support Jumbo Frames will outperform adapters with fixed packet
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size frames. Optimal settings will be system dependent.
Important: 10/100 Mb Ethernet is not supported by the Linea SWIR series cameras. The
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camera Status LED will show it acquired an IP address (solid Blue) but will not respond or
function at these slower connections.
Ethernet Switch Requirements
When there is more than one device on the same network or a camera-to-PC separation greater
than 100 meters, an Ethernet switch is required. Since the camera complies with the Internet
Protocol, it 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.
Important: The maximum virtual frame rate possible from a large number of simultaneously triggered
cameras depends on the camera model, frame size, and network configuration. Additionally using Pause Frame
may change the Jumbo Frame value, which maximizes data throughput. Each imaging system should be tested
for data rate maximums.
Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements
In cases of Camera-to-PC separations of more than 100 meters but an Ethernet switch is not
desired, a fiber-optic media converter can be used. The FlexPoint GX from Omnitron Systems
(www.omnitron-systems.com) converts GigE to fiber transmission and vice versa. It supports
multimode (MM) fiber over distances of up to 220 m (720 ft.) and single-mode (SM) fiber up to 65
km (40 mi.) with SC, MT-RJ, or LC connector types.
Important: The inclusion in this manual of GigE to fiber-optic converters does not guarantee they
will meet specific application requirements or performance. The user must evaluate any
supplemental Ethernet equipment.
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