Allied Vision Goldeye GigE User manual

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Goldeye GigE V1.1.1
2019-Sep-12

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Validity
This quickstart guide is valid for all Goldeye G models.
Shipping contents
•GoldeyeGcamera
• QuickStart Guide download instructions
What else do you need?
English
Document/Information Download location
Goldeye G/CL Technical
Manual and Goldeye G/CL
Features Reference
Go to https://www.alliedvision.com, 
then select Support > Technical documentation. 
In the drop-down menu, choose Goldeye G/CL.
I/O and power cables See the accessories table on page 3.

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Accessories
Note that for the accessories listed below, a suitable power supply is necessary.
Software Download location
Vimba SDK for Windows
and Linux (Windows: incl.
GigE driver installer).
Go to https://www.alliedvision.com, 
then select Products > Software.
I/O and power cable with Hirose 12-pin connector (not for Cool models)
Length 2 m 3 m 5 m 10 m
Product code 2814 2815 2817 2818
Power cable with Hirose 4-pin connector (for Cool models only)
Length 2 m 3 m 5 m 10 m
Product code 1068904 1068905 1068906 1068907

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Contacting Allied Vision
Website
To directly contact Allied Vision with any support inquiry, go to: 
https://www.alliedvision.com, then select About Us > Contact us >Technical
Support & Repair / RMA.
To find an Allied Vision office or distribution partner, go to: 
https://www.alliedvision.com, then select About Us > Where we are.
Telephone and email
For camera-related inquiries contact us at [e-mail]
North and South America (toll-free): // +1-877-USA-1394
Europe, Middle East, and Africa: // [phone]
Asia-Pacific: // [phone]
China: // [phone]
Headquarters
Allied Vision
Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda, Germany
CEO/Geschäftsführer: Andreas Gerk, Peter Tix
Registration Office: AG Jena HRB 208962

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Compliance, safety, and intended use
For customers in Europe
For customers in the USA
Allied Vision has demonstrated the fulfillment of the requirements
relating to the Bonito PRO camera family.
• Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility)
• Directive 2011/65/EU, incl. amendment 2015/863/EU (RoHS)
Directive 2012/19/EU
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, WEEE)
Class B digital device
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

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against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
We caution the user that changes, or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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For customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out
in the Radio Interference Regulations.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Avoid electromagnetic interferences
For all power and interface connections, use shielded cables only. 
Please use cables recommended by Allied Vision.
Camera applications and intended use
General use
• The user is responsible for operating the camera within the specifications
defined in the technical manual, and within appropriate environmental
conditions and technical prerequisites, to ensure trouble-free camera
operation.
• The camera is compliant with current data communication standards;
however, those standards do not allow for self-monitoring. Thus, the camera

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cannot be used as a standalone device for security-related monitoring
operations.
• The camera is a hardware product. Only when used with appropriate
accompanying software, the camera will produce the desired results. The
realization of intelligent solutions requires additional software that is
suitable to run with the camera.
• The camera is a component, it is neither a finished product, nor is it a ready-
made technical solution.
• The camera-supporting software can be obtained and installed separately
from the camera. Usage of the software is solely the responsibility of the
user.
• The camera must not be opened. For all repair tasks, contact Allied Vision or
one of Allied Vision's authorized representatives.
• Observe the intended use. The camera must only be used for purposes that
are in conformity with the stated intended use.
• Additionally, refer to the warranty information on the Allied Vision website.

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Overview of installation
Complete the steps listed below to successfully install your Goldeye G camera.
1. Install Gigabit Ethernet network card and configure network card.
2. Install Vimba SDK.
3. Connect the camera to PC or laptop and ensure that the camera is powered.
4. Acquire your first image with Vimba Viewer.
Installing a GigE network interface card (NIC)
If your host computer has an available Ethernet interface, this can be used with
Allied Vision GigE cameras. We recommend that your camera system uses a
dedicated Ethernet interface not shared with Internet or local area networks. If
more interfaces are needed, or your existing Ethernet adapter is unable to
operate at Gigabit Ethernet speed, install a PCI EXpress bus Ethernet card.
• For desktop systems, use a PCI Express bus Ethernet adapter.
• For laptops, use an expansion slot via an Express Card.

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Configuring the Network interface card (NIC)
Install the network card driver from your network card manufacturer.
Read the installation guide provided by the driver manufacturer. If no
installation application is provided, update the driver manually.
Modifying the NIC IP address
After the hardware installation, connect the Ethernet port directly to the
camera. The default configuration assigns an IP address automatically, using the
link-local address range of 169.254.xxx.xxx.
If a DHCP server is present, this will define the address.
To connect the camera, configure the following settings.
• IP address: 169.254.100.1
• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
•Defaultgateway:blank

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Installing Vimba SDK on Windows
You can install the Vimba SDK on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and 
Windows 10.
To install the Vimba SDK on Windows, follow the steps below.
Step 1: To start the installation, run the downloaded Vimba setup file.
Step 2: Select an installation level suitable for you.
Step 3: Click Start. The installer guides you through the installation.
Installing Vimba SDK on Linux
Necessary runtime libraries for executing Vimba Viewer are available with the
Vimba download.
• VIMBA ships as a tarball. Uncompress the archive with the command 
tar -xf ./AVTVimba.tgz to a directory you have writing privileges for. This
creates a directory named AVTVimba.
• Navigate to AVTVimba/AVTGigETL and execute the shell script Install.sh with
root privileges (for example sudo ./Install.sh).
Vimba Viewer is now ready to use, and it can be found in Vimba/Viewer/Bin.

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Powering up the camera
Plug the 12-pin Hirose connector into the camera and wait for the boot phase to
complete. For Cool models, use the 4-pin Hirose connector.
Hirose 12-pin connector: colors and pins
When connecting an open-ended cable to a Hirose 12-pin connector, ensure
that the pins are connected to the correct wire as described in the table below.
Note that for powering up the camera, the power connection is necessary only.
Pin Color Signal I/O Level Description
1Blue Ext.
GND In/ Out
GND for
RS232 and
ext. power
Ext. ground for
RS232, TTL I/Os
(and ext. power)
2Red Ext.
Power In 10.8 V to 30.0 VDC Power supply
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6
5
4
11
3
10
7
8
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Hirose 4-pin connectors: colors and pins (Cool models only)
When connecting an open-ended cable to a Hirose 4-pin connector, ensure that
each pin is connected to the correct wire as described in the table below.
The complete pin assignment is explained in the technical manual. Download it
from https://www.alliedvision.com: select Support > Technical
Documentation, from the dropdown menu choose Goldeye G/CL.
Pin Color Signal I/O Level Description
1Black Ext. Power In GND for
ext. power Ext. power
2Brown Ext. Power In GND for
ext. power Ext. power
3Red Ext. GND In 10.8 V to
30.0 VDC Ext. ground for ext. power
4Orange Ext. GND In 10.8 V to
30.0 VDC Ext. ground for ext. power
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GigE Status LEDs
The GigE status LEDs are located directly above the RJ-45 connector.
• Amber (Solid or flashing): Transmission
•Green (flashing): Camera is connected
The ongoing boot phase is indicated by a flashing green LED.
•Green (solid): 
Once the boot phase is complete, the LED remains green as long as the
camera is connected to power, even if connection with the host is lost.
Note the temperature status LED has no relevance for the initial startup of the
camera.
Connecting to the host computer
To connect the camera to the host computer, use a Category 5e cable or higher.

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Launching the application
Step 1: Power up the camera and wait until the green Ethernet status LED
stops flashing. This indicates the boot phase is complete.
Step 2: Launch the Vimba Viewer and wait for the camera to appear in the
Detected Cameras list. This may take a few seconds.
Step 3: Select the desired camera from the Detected Cameras list.
Step 4: A new camera window appears, as shown on page 16.
Grabbing images
To start continuous image acquisition, using default camera settings, click on the
freerun button in the viewer toolbar. The freerun button is used to start and
stop the live view.

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Copyright and trademarks
All text, pictures, and graphics are protected by copyright and other laws
protecting intellectual property. All content is subject to change without notice.
All trademarks, logos, and brands cited in this document are property and/or
copyright material of their respective owners. Use of these trademarks, logos,
and brands does not imply endorsement.
Copyright © 2019 Allied Vision GmbH. All rights reserved.

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Gyldighed
Denne hurtige startguide gælder for alle Goldeye G modeller.
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Hvad har du ellers brug for?
Dokument/information Downloadområde
Goldeye G/CL Technical
Manual og Goldeye G/CL
Features Reference
Åbn siden https://www.alliedvision.com, 
vælg derefter Support > Technical documentation. 
Vælg Goldeye G/CL fra dropdown menuen.
I/O og forsyningskabler Se også skemaet med tilbehør på side 21.
Software Downloadområde
Vimba SDK til Windows 
og Linux (Windows: inklusive 
GigE Driver Installer)
Åbn siden https://www.alliedvision.com, 
vælg derefter Products > Software.