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8 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
Software configuration of your A30 camera can be accomplished by the procedures described in
the Impact Reference Guide. VPM is used to configure the camera for specific applications, and
provides the tools to create vision programs.
8.1 VPM™ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To install and run Vision Program Manager™ you should have a Laptop or PC that meets or
exceeds the requirements defined in the system requirements section of the Impact Reference
Guide.
8.2 INSTALLING IMPACT SOFTWARE
To install Impact Software, proceed as follows:
1. Turn on the Laptop or PC that will be used for configuration (connected to the Ethernet port
of the A30 camera).
2. You may need to turn off automatic virus checking during the install if it causes installation
problems.
3. You must log in to an operating system account that has administrative privileges in order to
install or run Impact software on a Windows operating system.
4. Insert the Impact Installation CD in the drive.
5. The installation program should start. Select the language you want the install to use, then
click OK.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will have the option to install Impact software to the
client, camera, or both.
Note: If security is enabled on the camera, you cannot install new software on it. You must
exit the install program, disable security on the camera, then restart the install.
7. When the installation has completed, you can start VPM.
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