Scientific Grade Digital Video Camera
Chapter 4: Setup & Installation
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Chapter 4
Setup & Installation
4.1.
Pre-Installation
Before proceeding with installation of hardware or software, please identify whether your camera interface is
Camera Link or Gigabit Ethernet (GigE).
4.1.1. Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) System
If you purchased a Gigabit Ethernet camera, an Intel PCIe adapter card is provided for use on desktop computer
systems. Although the system will work with other adapters (including laptop GigE adapters), it is recommended
that this card be used for optimal performance on all desktop installations.
Recommended Installation Sequence
1. Power down the computer.
2. Taking necessary precautions, install the Intel PCIe GigE adapter.
3. Turn on the computer and accept Windows driver recommendations for the newly installed hardware.
4. Run the software installer – follow the steps outlined in the next section, including driver installation.
5. Connect then power on camera and run ThorCam application software.
4.1.2. Camera Link System
If you purchased a Camera Link camera, an EDT PCIe VisionLink F4 interface card is provided. Other Camera
Link interface cards are not supported.
Recommended Installation Sequence
1. Run the software installer, follow the steps outlined in the next section.
2. Power down the computer.
3. Taking necessary precautions, install the EDT PCIe Camera Link interface card.
4. Turn on the computer.
5. Accept the driver installation recommendations for the newly installed hardware.
6. Connect then power on camera and run ThorCam application software.
