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Installing Your Interface Card and Software
1. Install your Interface Card
Open the Windows Device Manager. Ensure the card is properly installed under
Universal Serial Bus Controllers. An exclamation point (!) next to the card
indicates the driver has not yet been installed.
2. Install the FlyCapture® Software
For existing users who already have FlyCapture installed, we recommend
ensuring you have the latest version for optimal performance of your
camera. If you do not need to install FlyCapture, use the DriverControlGUI
to install and enable drivers for your card.
a. Login to the
Point Grey downloads
b. Select your Camera and Operating System from the drop-down lists and
click the Search button.
c. Click on the Software search results to expand the list.
d. Click the appropriate link to begin the download and installation.
After the download is complete, the FlyCapture setup wizard begins. If the
wizard does not start automatically, double-click the .exe file to open it. Follow
the steps in each setup dialog.
3. Enable the Drivers for the card
During the FlyCapture installation, you are prompted to select your interface
driver.
In the Interface Driver Selection dialog, select the I will use USB cameras.
To uninstall or reconfigure the driver at any time after setup is complete, use the
DriverControlGUI.
Ensure the card is installed per the
manufacturer's instructions.
Connect the internal IDE or SATA power
connector on the card to the computer
power supply.
Alternatively, use your PC's built-in host
controller, if equipped.
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Installing Your Camera
1. Install the Tripod Mounting Bracket (optional)
The ASA and ISO-compliant tripod mounting bracket
attaches to the camera using the included screws.
2. Attach a Lens
Unscrew the dust cap from the CS-mount lens holder to install a lens. Note: the
camera can be used with a removable 5 mm C- mount adapter.
3. Connect the interface Card and Cable to the Camera
Plug the interface cable into the host controller card and the camera. The cable
jack screws can be used for a secure connection.
4. Plug in the GPIO connector (optional)
GPIO can be used for power, trigger, pulse width modulation, serial input
output, and strobe.
5. Confirm Successful Installation
Check Device Manager to confirm that installation was successful.
a. Go to the Start menu, select Run, and enter devmgmt.msc.
Verify the camera is listed under "Point Grey Research Devices."
b. Run the FlyCap program: Start-> FlyCapture SDK-> FlyCap
The FlyCap program can be used to test the camera's image acquisition
capabilities.
Changes to your camera's installation configuration can be made using utilities
available in the FlyCapture SDK.
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