GigE FLEA 3 Getting Started

GETTING STARTED
1
PREPARATION
1. Recommended System Confi guration
OS RAM
CPU
Intel
Vista or
Windows 7
Core 2 Duo
• Windows Vista or Windows 7
• 2 GB of RAM
• Intel Core 2 Duo or comparable processor
• NVIDIA GeForce6 or later video card with 128MB RAM or more
• Intel® PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter PCI Express
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 SP1 and SP1 Update for Vista
(to compile and run example code)
2. Electrostatic Precautions and Camera Care
• When handling the camera unit, avoid touching the lenses. To clean the
lenses, use a standard camera lens cleaning kit or a clean dry cotton
cloth. Do not apply excessive force.
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet
appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
• To clean the imaging surface of your CCD, follow the steps outlined in
www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/index.asp?a=4&q=66.
• Extended exposure to bright sunlight, rain, dusty environments, etc.
may cause problems with the electronics and the optics of the system.
• Avoid excessive shaking, dropping or mishandling of the device.
2
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure your GigE Network Interface Card is installed
according to manufacturer instructions. A 1000 Mbps GigE network
interface card (NIC) is required. For optimal video streaming and camera
control performance, we recommend a PCI Express (PCIe) interface
equipped with an Intel PRO 1000 chipset. Point Grey sells a PCIe card for
this purpose (Part No. ACC-01-1100). To purchase, visit
com/products/accessories/index.asp.
2. Installing the Tripod Mounting Bracket (optional)
• The ASA and ISO-compliant tripod
VIDEO
PORTS
PCI Express
GigE
2 GB
128mb
http://www.ptgrey.
mounting bracket attaches to the camera
using the included M2x5 screws. The
bracket is included at no extra charge with
every Point Grey Flea3 GigE camera.
FLEA
3
®
GigE Digital Camera
3. Connect a Gigabit Ethernet Network Card and Cable to Camera
• Plug a GigE-compatible Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cable into the GigE
network interface card and the Flea3. If equipped, the cable jack screws
can be used for a secure connection. Cables up to 100 meters can be
used.
Point Grey sells a 5-meter high-fl ex Category 5e cable (Part No. ACC-
01-2100). This cable is ideal for GigE Vision systems requiring reliable,
high performance fl ex life and signal transmission. To purchase, visit
http://www.ptgrey.com/products/accessories/index.asp.
4. Supply Power to the Camera
• Connect a 12-24 V DC power supply to the camera's GPIO port.
The power supply wiring harness must be compatible with a Hirose
HR25 8-pin female GPIO connector. Point Grey sells a 12 V wall-
mount power supply for connecting to the camera (Part No.
ACC-01-9006). To purchase, visit
accessories/index.asp.
5. Register for a Customer Downloads Account and Install the
®
FlyCapture Software and Drivers
• Go to the Point Grey downloads page
http://www.ptgrey.com/support/downloads/index.asp
• New customers: Under Register (New Users), complete the
form, then click Submit. After you submit your registration, you
will receive an e-mail with further instructions on how to activate
your account.
• Existing customers: login under Login with an Existing
Account. You will be taken to the product Downloads page.
Scroll to the bottom and complete the form under Add a new
purchased product.
• After activating your account, login to the Point Grey
page (http://www.ptgrey.com/support/downloads/index.asp). After
login, you will be taken to the downloads page for the products
to which you have access. Expand Software and Drivers for
Imaging Products for your operating system. Under FlyCapture
v2x, click the 32- or 64-bit Download link to begin the download
and installation.
• After the download is complete, the FlyCapture setup wizard
begins. Follow the steps in each setup dialog. In the Interface
Driver Selection dialog, select the I will use GigE cameras.
This selection ensures the Point Grey Image Filter driver is installed
and enabled. The Image Filter Driver operates as a network service
between GigE Vision cameras and the Microsoft built-in UDP stack
to fi lter out GigE vision stream protocol (GVSP) packets. (cont'n on
next page...)
http://www.ptgrey.com/products/
downloads