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Installing Your Interface Card and Software
1. Install your Interface Card
In most cases, the Windows IEEE-1394 drivers will be automatically installed for
the card, with no user input required. However, in some cases the Found New
Hardware Wizard will appear. Follow the prompts given by the Wizard to install
the card.
Open the Windows Device Manager. Ensure the card is properly installed under
IEEE 1394 Bus host 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 FireWire cameras.
This selection ensures the Point Grey pgrcam and FirePRO drivers are
installed and enabled.
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 C-mount lens holder to install a lens.
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
The wiring harness must be compatible with a
Hirose HR25 8-pin female GPIO connector.
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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