Calibir 640 GigE IR Camera User's Manual
Calibir 640 Series Overview
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GigE Network Adapter Overview
Calibir connects to a computer’s Gigabit Network Adapter. If the computer is already connected to a
network, the computer requires a second network adapter, either onboard or an additional PCIe
NIC adapter.
In general automatic IP configuration assignment (LLA/DHCP) is sufficient for most Calibir GigE
installations. Please refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package manual for
information on the Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration tool and network optimization for GigE
Vision cameras and devices.
PAUSE Frame Support
The Calibir supports the Gigabit Ethernet PAUSE Frame feature as per IEEE 802.3x. PAUSE Frame is
the Ethernet flow control mechanism to manage network traffic within an Ethernet switch when
multiple cameras are simultaneously used. This requires that the flow control option in the NIC
property settings and the Ethernet switch settings must be enabled. Refer to the Teledyne DALSA
Network Imaging manual.
Computer Requirements for Calibir GigE
The following information is a guide to computer and networking equipment required to support the
Calibir GigE camera at maximum performance. The Calibir camera series complies with the current
IPv4 Internet Protocol, therefore current Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) equipment should provide trouble
free performance.
Host PC System
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Operating System: Windows 7, 8.0, 8.1 (either 32-bit or 64-bit for all) are supported.
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Operating System: Linux (scheduled support - TBD)
Network Adapters For GigE Camera Version
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GigE network adapter (either add on card or on motherboard). The Intel PRO/1000 MT
adapter is an example of a high performance NIC. Typically a system will need an Ethernet
GigE adapter to supplement the single NIC on the motherboard.
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PCI Express adapters will outperform PCI adapters.
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Network adapters that support Jumbo Frames will outperform adapters with fixed packet
size frames.
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10/100 Ethernet is supported but will result in lower frame rate.
Laptop Information for GigE Camera Version
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Older laptop computers with built in GigE network adapters may still not be able to stream
full frame rates from Calibir. Thorough testing is required with any laptop computer to
determine the maximum frame rate possible (refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging
Package user's manual).