GigE Grasshopper 2 Getting Started

GETTING STARTED
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PREPARATION

1. Recommended System Confi guration
OS CPU RAM
Intel
Vista or
Windows 7
Core 2 dual
• Windows Vista or Windows 7
• 2 GB of RAM
• Intel Core 2 dual 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

• Users who have purchased a bare board camera should:
• Either handle bare handed or use non-chargeable gloves,
clothes or material. Also use conductive shoes.
• Install a conductive mat on the fl oor or working table to
prevent the generation of static electricity.
• 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.
• 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.
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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

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 Grasshopper2. If equipped, the cable
jack screws can be used for a secure connection. Cables up to 100
meters can be used.
VIDEO PORTS
PCI Express
GigE
2 GB
128mb
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mounting bracket attaches to the camera
using the included M2x5 screws. The
bracket is included at no extra charge with
every Point Grey Grasshopper2.
Grasshopper
GigE Digital Camera
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. Use of the
fi lter driver is recommended, as it can reduce CPU load and improve
image streaming performance. Alternatively, Point Grey GigE Vision
cameras can communicate directly with the Microsoft UDP stack.
GigE Vision cameras operating on Linux systems communicate
directly with native Ubuntu drivers. To uninstall or reconfi gure the
Image Filter Driver at any time after setup is complete, consult the
FlyCapture SDK Help.
Note: For more information about accessing customer downloads, see
Base Article 35 (http://www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/index.asp?a=4&q=35).
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