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6. SDK (Software Development Kit)
Standard SDK is written in Visual C++ in a Visual Studio 6.0 environment. Pleora offers various SDKs
for its drivers and engines which include Visual Basic, Linux, and third party drivers such as MIL, NI,
Halcon, Image Pro.
All GEViCAM controls are done by register base control and just need serial communication port to
access to the registers (Similar to RS-232 control via GigE port).
GigE Vision standard requires general compatibility but doesn’t cover various functions that GEViCAM
features. The SDK covers GigE Vision standard compliant version for general purpose. However, the
proprietary high performance version may be better suit for OEM applications. Due to the powerful
functions of GEViCAM cameras, we suggest to use Pleora iPort SDK 2.3.1 for the best performance.
6.1
iPort SDK Related Documents
Please review following documents in the software package;
•
SDK reference guide
•
PLC reference guide
•
iPort Software Coyote
•
Introduction IP Engine
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E-Bus Introduction Quick Start (e-Bus file)
•
iPort Instruction Quick Start
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What’s New in Version 2.3.1
6.2
Field
Upgrade
GEViCAM cameras are designed to download the firmware via Ethernet without removing the camera
from the installed location. This allows easy future upgrade or change to the SDK versions
(Proprietary or GigE Vision) in the field.
Upgrading
Firmware:
Use the Pleora upgrade tool. This FPGA update software is not included in the Pleora SDK. Please
contact GEViCAM for this software.
It may require user qualification to obtain the software
.
(1)
UnZip FPGA_UPDATE file and execute “Updater”. Create a UPDATE file folder and save these
unzipped files.
(2) Make sure to create two folders and name as “Main” and “Backup”. These must be in the same
folder as FPGA_Update programs.
(3) Copy (drag from email attachment) “gevicam.rbf” file to both main and backup folders.
If you have older files, rename them prior to copying the new update.
(4) Power up the GEViCAM camera with current program and make sure the camera is connected to
the PC through Ethernet. Open Coyote Launcher application and setup the communication as
usual.
(5) Execute FPGA_Update. Besides DOS prompt, it will ask the device driver.
Click “OK” on High performance driver. The device detection must be completed and connected.
(6) It stars updating Image 1. Click “OK” when it is finished.
(7) Then it programs Image 0 as backup. Click “OK” when it is finished.
(8) Update is completed. Turn off the camera and close Coyote.
(9) Restart the camera and open Coyote.
New firmware will be working.
7. Troubleshooting
GEViCAM troubleshooting is almost the same process as the standard iPort Engine troubleshooting of
Pleora document. Please refer version 2.3.1 SDK document. The brief contents of the troubleshooting
are listed in section 9.7.
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