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Software Interface
The BOA vision system is supplied with the Sherlock Embedded application embedded.
This application offers an advanced suite of vision processing capabilities to satisfy a
diverse range of automated inspection needs. The application interface is accessed
through the Ethernet connection using a PC with the Sherlock Embedded Client
software application.
• You
do not
need to install software on a PC to monitor the BOA Pro system.
• You
do
need to install the Sherlock Embedded Client Software to program and
configure the BOA Pro system.
Take note of the following before attempting to access the application:
BOA vision systems are preconfigured with a default static IP address of
192.168.0.100.
Most applications will require changing this address to be compatible with a local
machine network. There are two ways to change the BOA address: using the iDiscover
utility, which is installed with the Sherlock Embedded Client software, or using an
Internet Browser (no software installation needed).
Getting Started
The iDiscover utility is provided for discovering BOA cameras connected to the local PC
network. iDiscover is installed on the Client PC with the Sherlock Embedded Client
Software. The iDiscover program can also be run from the CD-ROM, in the Utilities
directory:
1. Insert the BOA Pro CD into your
PC’s drive. The installation utility should start
automatically. (On Windows 7 you may be asked if you wish to run the setup.exe
utility or open windows explorer.)
2.
Click “Install Software” to begin the installation. The Sherlock Embedded Client
software will be the default selection. You will be asked to confirm the destination
directory.
After the Client software is installed, iDiscover can be launched in one of two ways:
a)
Open the command prompt (“Start -> Run”), use the “Browse” button to navigate
to: “Program Files/Teledyne DALSA/Sherlock Embedded/Utilities/iDiscover.exe”
and click “OK” in the Run dialog.
b)
Use Windows Explorer to navigate to:
“Program Files/Teledyne DALSA/Sherlock Embedded/Utilities” and double-click on
“iDiscover.exe”.
Change the Address Using the iDiscover Utility
