Balluff MATRIX VISION mvBlueNAOS, Technical Manual

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1.8.1.2.2 Linux This following description is only valid for 64-bit ARM and Intel architectures.
Please check the the 'Support' section of the MATRIX VISION website for the availability of the latest Linux driver
package.
See also
https://matrix-vision.com/software-drivers-en.html
Currently supported Kernel versions are:
• Kernel 4.9.x or greater (64-bit Linux systems)
In case the target system runs an older Linux kernel, it is absolutely necessary to update the kernel to at least
version 4.9.0 . Please refer to the documentation of your Linux distribution for information on how to update your
system's Linux kernel.
Following Kernels have been tested and verified by MATRIX VISION. They work flawless with mvBlueNAOS
devices:
• Kernel 4.9.140
• Kernel 4.15.0
• Kernel 5.3.0
1.8.2 Installing The mvGenTL-Acquire Package
All necessary drivers are available from the MATRIX VISION website at https://www.matrix-vision.
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1.8.2.1 Installing the hardware
Attention
"Electro Static Discharge (ESD)"
Please take all proper Electro Static Discharge (ESD) precautions during the installation of your
new hardware!
Before starting the installation, turn off your computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the computer from the
power supply and all necessary components.
Note
To avoid doing damage to the hardware, discharge yourself of static charge by touching e.g. the casing.
Beware of touching contacts of the PCIe adapter card, the mvBlueNAOS or of the computer.
Attention
"Short circuit"
Since the connector of the rigid-flex extension cable can be connected in both ways you have to
check if it is connected the right way and that is:
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