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Software and Driver update
The latest drivers and documentations are available on NET´s homepage
www.net-gmbh.com
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The software package includes following files:
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iControl viewer software
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USB driver
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API
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iCube Cognex AIK Setup
Please install the full package (iControl and USB driver) to get the right function.
After you have installed the full software package, you have to update the camera driver. If an 3iCube
camera is connected to the PC, please update the camera-driver ( new .inf file) on the device
manager (imaging devices) and select the driver manually.
Problems
Due to heavy real-time data transfer and processing, system performance (especially CPU) is crucial
for smooth operation. Possible performance degradation such as actual frame rate drop may occur
for systems with lower performance than of Pentium IV 1.5 GHz computer. Faulty cables can drop the
frame rate. The maximum of the bandwith is defined by the USB chip set and the internal PC
hardware.
If you can see following effects, please reduce the pixel clock of the 3iCube camera or disable the
smart power management (CPU sleep states) of the PC:
Effects:
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Black image
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Bad frames
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Surge image
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No maximal frame rate