SVS-Vistek Svs8050 User manual

USERS MANUAL
SVCam “HR” series
Svs8050, svs11002 and svs16000
Gigabit Ethernet “GigE” Line
Digital Progressive Area Scan Camera
Version 1.4.6 rev17
Last Update 05.07.2010

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Contact:
SVS-VISTEK GmbH
Mühlbachstraße 20
82229 Seefeld/Obb.
Germany
Tel. [phone]
www.svs-vistek.com
Service contact:
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Index
Content
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................6
2 Pinout and Installation .....................................................................................7
2.1 Unpacking.........................................................................................7
2.2 Power supply.....................................................................................7
2.3 Connector .........................................................................................7
HR10A-10P-12PB (mating connector HR10A-10R-12S)........................................7
HR10A-7P-4PB (mating connector HR10A-7R-PB)...............................................8
2.4 “Ethernet” Connector .........................................................................8
2.5 Installation/Getting started .................................................................8
2.6 Hardware..........................................................................................9
2.7 Available operation modes ..................................................................9
2.7.1 Operation Modes ........................................................................9
2.8 LED Signals SVCam- ........................................................................11
Camera status .............................................................................................11
3 Software SVCapture/GigE Vision Camera Viewer ...............................................11
3.1 Overview ........................................................................................11
3.2 Adjusting TCP/IP resp. network settings .............................................12
3.3 Adjusting TCP/IP resp. network settings .............................................12
3.3.1 Network address assignment......................................................13
3.3.2 Persistent Network address assignment.......................................14
3.3.3 Using jumbo frames..................................................................14
3.3.4 Performance considerations .......................................................15
3.3.5 Connecting multiple cameras to a PC ..........................................16
3.3.6 Multicast..................................................................................16
4 Windows x64 support ....................................................................................18
4.1.1 Displaying live images...............................................................18
5 Camera settings dialog...................................................................................20
5.1.1 Camera ...................................................................................21
5.2 Network..........................................................................................21
5.3 Acquisition ......................................................................................21
5.4 Image ............................................................................................22
5.5 Gain...............................................................................................23
5.5.1 Offset......................................................................................24
5.6 AutoGain/AutoExposure....................................................................24
5.7 Auto tap balance (svs11002 and svs16000, 2 tap,versions only)............24
5.8 Adjusting an AOI (area of interest) ....................................................25
5.9 Strobe ............................................................................................ 25
5.10 Persistence .....................................................................................26
6 Saving images to disk ....................................................................................26
7 Assigning IO lines..........................................................................................27
8 Displaying a camera’s XML file ........................................................................28
8 Displaying a camera’s XML file ........................................................................29
9 Displaying a camera’s feature list ....................................................................30
10 Other menu items .........................................................................................30
11 Context menu ...............................................................................................31
12 Firmware update ...........................................................................................32
13 TECHNICAL DATA..........................................................................................33
13.1 CCD used/cosmetic issues: ...............................................................33

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13.1.1 Sensors:..................................................................................33
13.1.2 Cosmetic Specs ........................................................................33
13.1.3 Spectral range..........................................................................33
13.2 Gain balancing (only “F” + “U” version and if set to 2 tap /”L” version)... 34
13.2.1 Sensor/ADC settings for tap balancing.........................................35
13.3 Signal conditioning...........................................................................36
13.4 Optical and mechanical issues ...........................................................36
13.4.1 Tripot Mount ............................................................................37
13.4.2 Views on front, rear and side .....................................................37
13.4.3 Connectors ..............................................................................38
HR10A-10P-1PB (mating connector HR10A-10R-12S) .......................................38
HR10A-7P-4PB (mating connector HR10A-7R-4S).............................................38
13.5 Basic electro-optic specifications svs8050 version/12 Bit Output.............38
13.6 Basic electro-optic specifications svs11002 “S” version/12 Bit Output.....39
13.7 Basic electro-optic specifications svs11002 “F” version/12 Bit Output .....39
13.8 Basic electro-optic specifications svs11002 “U” version/12 Bit Output.....40
13.9 Basic specifications of camera svs16000 “S” version/12 Bit Output ........40
13.9.1 Basic electro-optic specifications svs16000 “F” version/12 Bit
Output 41
13.10 Basic electro-optic specifications svs16000 “U” version/12 Bit Output ......41
13.11 Environmental Issues:......................................................................42
13.11.1 Europe ....................................................................................42
13.11.2 USA and Canada.......................................................................42
13.12 Spectral response curves ..................................................................42
13.12.1 Comments on camera temperature .............................................43
13.13 Comments on COLOR Version............................................................44
14 Appendix A – Troubleshooting.........................................................................46
14.1 Problem: A camera does not appear in the discovery dialog ..................47
14.2 Problem: Camera image ...................................................................47
14.3 TROUBLESHOOTING REQUEST LIST V1.3............................................48
15 Appendix B – Basic timing for different operation modes ....................................49
15.1 Free running ...................................................................................49
15.2 External Trigger and Pulsewidth of Trigger ..........................................49
15.3 External and Software trigger and internal exposure time setting...........49
16 Appendix C: SDK Description for Camera Control ..............................................50
16.1 Overview ......................................................................................51
16.2 Requirements ...............................................................................51
16.3 SVGigE SDK components...............................................................51
16.4 Development environments ..........................................................52
16.5 Windows x64 support ...................................................................52
16.6 Documentation .............................................................................53
16.7 System architecture......................................................................53
16.8 Function groups ............................................................................54
16.9 Detailed function listing................................................................55
16.10 GenICam Interface .......................................................................60
16.11 Best programming practices .........................................................64
16.11.1 Connecting to the camera container ............................................ 64
16.11.2 Connecting to a camera.............................................................64
16.11.3 Identifying a camera .................................................................65
16.11.4 Determining maximal packet size ...............................................65
16.11.5 Opening a streaming channel .....................................................66
16.11.6 Receiving images in a callback function .......................................66
16.11.7 Processing image data...............................................................67

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16.11.8 Decoding 12 Bit images.............................................................67
16.11.9 Adjusting tap balance automatically ............................................67
16.11.10 Distributing image streams by multicast ...................................68
16.11.11 Receiving messages asynchronously ........................................71
16.12 Adjusting IO configuration ................................................................71
16.13 RS232 communication......................................................................72
Applying a LUT ................................................................................73
SVGigE FilterDriver installation/de-installation .....................................75
17 Appendix D...................................................................................................75
Automated SVGigE Filter Driver installation ......................................................75
Automated SVGigE Filter Driver de-installation..................................................77
Manual SVGigE FilterDriver installation ...................................................................79
17.1 Installation Instruction for Filter Driver installation...............................79
17.2 Step-by-step ...................................................................................79
18 Appendix E setting Static Link Agregation (LAG) on Intel Pro 1000 Dual port NIC
card84
Choose static Link Agregation....................................................................................86
Press finish ..........................................................................................................87
Adapter teaming is done...........................................................................................87
19 Appendix F ...................................................................................................91
19.1 PC and OS Requirements ..................................................................91
19.1.1 Firewall considerations ..............................................................91
20 Appendix G..................................................................................................92
20.1 Firmware-Update with “GigE Update Tool.exe“ program........................92
21 Appendix H..................................................................................................94
Basic circuits for Hardware Interfacing ...................................................................94
TTL input circuit ..................................................................................................94
TTL output circuit ................................................................................................94
21.1 Safety Instructions...........................................................................95

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SVS
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VISTEK
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a SVS-VISTEK product. SVS-VISTEK stands for reliable
competence and customer oriented solutions in the field of professional machine
vision systems. We believe that we are more than just a trade partner of machine
vision components and we believe in sharing our years if development expertise with
our customers. We offer single source solutions and are a one-stop shopping center
for all questions concerning professional machine vision. As a consequence, our
insistence on the highest quality has resulted in many companies worldwide that use
our products and services with great success and satisfaction. Customers at home and
abroad trust and rely on our know-how and experience.
The SVCam HR-Line cameras offer HIGHEST RESOLUTION with one shot, combined
with digital output (non interlaced, progressive scan cameras) via Ethernet
technology. Further, they feature an excellent S/N ratio at low prices.
The exposure time can be adjusted in different ways. 4 operation modes are available
to cover most applications in image processing and optical metrology.
The following types are covered in this manual:
svs8050 22,66mm diagonal CCD, 3320 x 2496 pixel, 12 Bit gray level resolution,
up to 20 frames/sec. Monochrome and color version (using electrical 14 Bit ADC).
svs11002 43.3mm diagonal CCD, 4008 x 2672 pixel, 12 Bit gray level resolution,
up to 6.2 frames/sec. Monochrome and color version (using electrical 14 Bit ADC).
svs16000 43.3mm diagonal CCD, 4872 x 3248 pixel, 12 Bit gray level resolution,
up to 4.7 frames/sec . Monochrome and color version (using electrical 14 Bit ADC).
For standard applications only 8 Bit are transmitted due to
data load
For more information on the color versions, please see chapter 4.9.
If you need modifications, we will be glad to offer you a custom camera suitable to
your application.
Feel free to contact us at:
GmbH, Mühlbachstraße 20, 82229 See-
feld/Obb.
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail [e-mail]
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2 Pinout and Installation
Warning
The CCD camera is built with CMOS-LSI circuits. All internal
electronics in the camera are sensitive to high voltage or
electrostatic discharge. The camera can be destroyed if
carelessly handled, so extreme care should be taken
during set up and operation.
Do not expose the sensor to a direct laser beam as this
could damage the sensor! See Safety Instructions at
Appendix F. Warranty will be void if not followed.
2.1 Unpacking
Camera
Power supply (if ordered/option)
Mating connector (first cameras delivered)
User Manual
Disk with SDK including “High Performance Driver”, API and GUI “SVCapture”
(for GigE camera) program. Also a Firmware update tool.
XML File according to GenIcam standard released by AIA committee.
2.2 Power supply
Current consumption:
svs11002 = 700 mA (typical) @ 12 V
svs16000 = 700 mA (typical) @ 12 V
Peak current on “Power on” up to 2 Ampere!
2.3 Connector
See outline and notes in chapter 5.4.3
HR10A-10P-12PB (mating connector HR10A-10R-12S)
1 VIN- (GND)
2 VIN+ (10 to 25VDC)
3 RXD data to camera (RS232 Level)
4 TXD data from camera (RS232 Level)
5 IN1 (TTL Level)
6 IN2 (TTL Level)
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8 OUT2 (TTL Level)
9 IN3+, 10 IN3- (RS422 Level)
11 OUT3+, 2 OUT3- (RS422 Level)
HR10A-7P-4PB (mating connector HR10A-7R-PB)
1 VIN+ (10 to 25VDC)
2 VIN- (GND)
3 IN0 (TTL Level)
4 OUT0 (TTL Level)
2.4 “Ethernet” Connector
RJ 45 “Western” Connector complies with Autosensing 10/100 T Ethernet and Gigabit
specification. Features Auto MDIX.
2 LEDs:
Green = Traffic(busy)
Yellow: Link (connection established)
2.5 Installation/Getting started
Recommended PC
It is recommended to use a PC with a Pentium P4 processor at 2,4 GHz or higher.
The camera is working also on lower frequencies but it might not deliver the full
framerate in those cases.
For svs8050 it is recommended to use a 4 core CPU with minimum of 2
Gbyte RAM.
If the camera is connected to the PC directly without using a network switch, a fixed
IP-Address and Subnet-Mask has to be configured in the PC’s TCP/IP
settings:
See: Start->Settings->Network connections->LAN-connection->Properties->TCP/IP
For svs8050 with 2 ports connected: The IP address must be
configured following the “LINK AGREGATION (LAG)
standard. If not doene, performance is reduced.
See Appendix
A Gigabit Ethernet network adapter is needed (100 Mbit adapters would also work, but
with reduced framerates). If your PC does not have a Gigabit interface card purchase
a card using an original INTEL(TM) Chip set.
Currently PCI(e) bus cards with 82541 chip set version have been
tested successfully. Currently we can recommend Intel pro 1000 GT or
MT. Recently problems with the “CT” version have been reported. DO
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If you don’t follow this, a significantly reduced data
transmission rate is observed. Also the loss of data can
appear.
2.6 Hardware
Install camera in the desired location. You can use the ¼“ tripot adapter or use the
4 M3 holes in the adapter of the camera. Connect the power supply. If you have
ordered a P/S connect it to the camera. If you use your own power supply (must be
between 9 and 24 VDC) make See Chapter 5.4.3. If you – by mistake – supply line
with GND pin the camera can be damaged!
If power supply was ordered, do not modify it.
WARNING! Never disconnect the 12V power connector when the AC/DC power
supply is plugged in. Always disconnect the power supply first!
Connect a Ethernet cable to your PC or a network switch like you would built up a PC
Network. Please note that cable length should not exceed 100m for theses camera
(Cat 5E version). In doubt consult your local distributor!
For svs8050: If you want to use the full frame rate connect 2 cables to
a dual port NIC card. If only one port is connected, use the RIGHT one
!
Wait 15 seconds until the green LED at the RJ45 connector of the Camera blinks
sometimes.
Then start “SVCapture.exe”.
2.7 Available operation modes
General:
All modes are set by the interface which connects via
ETHERNET standard cable.
CAT 5E quality is required.
The default factory setting is free running using the internal logic for exposure
control You can also trigger the camera by hardware and by PC (Softwaretrigger).
The color version will come on request with free software algorithm which will allow
processing of the color image inside the PC or the camera. This must to be done in
order to interpolate the colors for each pixel. Please note that no responsibility can be
taken for the algorithm. It might be necessary to change the algorithm according to
the application. See chapter 4.9.
2.7.1 Operation Modes
Fixed frequency (Free running)

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The camera puts out data automaticly. The framerate can be adjusted.
Triggered, external exposure control
If you want to trigger the camera and determine the exposure time by the pulse
width of Exsync, choose this mode. Then apply a TRIGGER signal at the
appropriate pins e.g. on pins of Hirose connector (see Layout for Connector.
With the starting edge of the pulse the camera will start exposure time. The
exposure time ends with next upcoming edge of Exsync. Please check the
timing diagram in the appendix of this manual.
External triggered, internal camera exposure control
If you want to trigger the camera and use the convenient exposure time control
of the micro controller then use this mode. You still can use the SVCapture GUI
for setting exposure time (see “Exposure time”-field below). However you need
to use the Exsync signal in order to trigger the camera (see “Trigger”-buttons
below).
External triggered via Software trigger with internal exposure control
If you want to trigger the camera with a software trigger and use the
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2.8 LED Signals SVCam-
Camera status
Signals:
No connection with network cable (yellow slow)
Allotment of the network address (yellow quick)
Network address allotted (yellow)
Connected with application (green)
Streaming channel available (green slow)
Acquisition enabled (green quick)
Problem with initialization (red slow)
Overheating (red quick)
Optional instead of “acquisition enabled”:
Waiting for trigger (blue)
Exposure active (cyan)
Readout/FVAL (violet)
Code signals
ON
Slow ( ca 1 Hz)
Fast ( 8 Hz )
3 Software SVCapture/GigE Vision Camera Viewer
3.1 Overview
You can use the SVCapture without the “High performance Driver” but if you want to
lower the CPU load when grabbing images install it now. SEE APPENDIX
“D”
You will observe a loss of frames if you don’t use the
driver
If you have installed the camera and connected power, you can install
SVCapture.exe and the DRIVER to do the first test. Double click on the SVCapture
icon and a window will open.
The Software “SVCapture” displays images sent from SVS GigE-Cameras via Gigabit
Ethernet to your PC (with Windows XP or Linux) and it allows for adjusting basic
camera settings. Note that we support Win XP 64 Bit Operating system!

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3.2 Adjusting TCP/IP resp. network settings
If the live image is not displayed as shown before, this is most often caused by
inappropriate network settings. In this case the camera’s network settings have to be
adjusted first before getting it into an operational mode.
Adjust settings accordingly
Settings->Network connections->LAN-connection->Properties->TCP/IP
In a network with a DHCP server the camera will obtain its IP address automatically
and the settings shown in the screenshot above will be on “Obtain an IP address
automatically.
3.3 Adjusting TCP/IP resp. network settings
If the live image is not displayed as shown before, this is most often caused by
inappropriate network settings. In this case the camera’s network settings have to be
adjusted first before getting it into an operational mode.
Adjust settings accordingly
Settings -> Network connections -> LAN-connection -> Properties -> TCP/IP
In a network with a DHCP server the camera will obtain its IP address automatically
and the settings shown in the screenshot above will be on “Obtain an IP address
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3.3.1 Network address assignment
The main components of a network address are the IP (Internet Protocol) address and
the network mask. The usually applied network mask “255.255.255.0” for small
networks up to 254 PCs represents a 32 Bit long bit mask where the first 24 bits are
set to 1 and the last 8 bits are set to 0. This network mask instructs the network
hardware to let those devices exchange information with each other where the first 24
bits of the IP addresses match for all devices.
Thus the variable range of addresses is made from all possible combinations of the
last 8 bits for which the network mask is set to 0. Exceptions are the first address 0
and the last address 255 which have special meanings for network management
functions. All other 254 combinations are usually free for assigning them to network
devices.
For a peer-to-peer connection of a GigE camera to a PC a network address assignment
based on LLA (Local Link Address) is recommended. This involves a network mask
“255.255.0.0” as well as a fixed first part “169.254.xxx.xxx” of the network address
range. A GigE camera will fall back to LLA soon after recognizing that no DHCP server
is available and that no fixed network address was assigned to the camera.
In case a camera can not be reached by the SVCapture application a dialog will appear
that allows for adjusting a camera’s network parameters. The simplest way is to click
on “Automatic” which will provide to a search for a free IP address and to assigning it
to the camera given that the interface IP could be determined properly.
That dialog can also be brought up when right clicking on an entry in the discover
dialog and subsequently selecting “Force IP address” in the context menu. However,
when adjusting the PC network settings to LLA the camera must not get assigned a
fixed network address
NOTE: The network settings performed in the “Force IP address” dialog are
only valid until the next shutdown and restart of a camera. For
permanently changing a camera’s network settings the “Network
settings” dialog can be used instead. That dialog can also be opened
in the context menu which is displayed when right-clicking on an
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3.3.2 Persistent Network address assignment
Open the dialog by selecting “Network settings” in the context menu that comes up
when right-clicking on an entry in the discovery dialog:
All settings in the “Network configuration”
dialog will be transferred to the camera and
they will be made persistent on the EEPROM
inside the camera. Therefore this dialog
allows for assigning a non-volatile network
address to a camera which it will maintain
also over power off and restart cycles.
Network settings performed in this
dialog become valid but after a reboot
of the camera.
In addition to a persistent network address it
can be decided whether the camera will try
to obtain a dynamic network address from a
DHCP server on start-up. If this option is
used the camera can no longer be identified
uniquely by IP address. Instead, other items
like MAC address, serial number or the user
defined name can be used for this purpose.
Usually the DHCP method is convenient for
involving a camera in to an already existing
network of computers which all obtain their IP addresses from a DHCP server. The
camera will well behave in this environment when adjusting it also to the DHCP mode.
In some cases it may be that a camera will be connected for performance reasons
directly to a dedicated network card. Given that this network card has not got
assigned a valid IP address there is a fall-back procedure defined which takes
automatically a network address from a special range that has been assigned for this
purpose. This is the so called “Link Local Address (LLA)” behavior that constitutes
the last item in a chain of fallback cases. It has been defined in the GigE Vision
standard document that the LLA fall-back procedure can never be deactivated.
Therefore the LLA checkbox is deactivated but always in a checked state.
Currently the default gateway setting is not used and therefore deactivated. This is
related to performance considerations which recommend to operate GigE cameras in
the same network segment where the clients exist and not to route the data stream in
to other networks.
3.3.3 Using jumbo frames
The transport efficiency in the streaming channel can be improved when using “jumbo
frames” in network transport. This will reduce the overhead which is caused by
maintaining header data with each data packet. A network packet has usually a size of
about 1500 bytes which can be increased to e.g. 16112 by switching “jumbo frames”
on. In addition to the network card “jumbo frames” have to be supported also by a
switch that forwards the image data stream from a camera to the PC.
Adjusting higher packet sizes requires network cards that support jumbo packets, e.g.
Intel PRO/1000 PT which offers a single network port or Intel PRO/1000 PT which
offers two network ports. Other cards have to be checked whether they contain an
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NOTE: For Intel Pro/1000 cards the settings should be adjusted as follows:
Flow control: Generate
Interrupt throttling rate: Minimal
Jumbo frames: adjust to maximal value
All SVCam-GigE cameras support flow control and jumbo frames upto 16112 bytes.
3.3.4 Performance considerations
Each GigE camera is a high-performance device. In order to use the full
performance of a GigE camera a PC is required that meets at least the data transfer
figures that the connected camera is capable to deliver to the application.
For example, a svs625MFGE camera delivers a compound image data stream
consisting of two times 50 Megabytes/sec. of payload data plus network overhead.
Therefore the PC that operates that camera should be capable of transferring that
amount of data as a net data stream over all its internal components like network
card, PCI bus and others. A PC with a dual core Pentium D 3.0 GHz processor and an
Intel PRO 1000 MT network card may serve as an example of a well equipped system.
NOTE: All SVS GigE cameras can also be operated with computers of less
performance than the camera delivers at highest framerate. In this case the maximal
available framerate will be below the camera’s maximum. This is a valid operating
mode, however one has to be aware of the limits.
HINT:Notebooks are in most cases not capable to operate data streams at
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connecting a SVS GigE camera to an average notebook will not allow for operating the
camera at highest framerate but only on lower framerates.
3.3.5 Connecting multiple cameras to a PC
Multiple GigE cameras can be connected to a PC either using a switch or using dual or
quad port network interface connectors (NIC). The following image shows the basic
connection schemes which may also be combined.
HINT: Highest performance requires connecting each camera to a separate
port of a NIC. If on the other hand multiple cameras are connected to a
single NIC using a switch, it might be necessary to operate those cameras
with an “inter packet delay” in order to make the image data streams run
smoothly on a single GigE line.
3.3.6 Multicast
When images from a single camera are to be delivered to multiple PCs the usual way
is to use multicast (RFC 2236). A switch receives an image data stream from a
camera and distributes it to multiple destinations in this mode.
Since a GigE camera always needs a single controlling application, there will be only
one master application. That controlling master application has to open a camera in
multicast mode (IP 232.x.x.x for local multicast groups) for allowing other applications
to connect to the same image data stream. Other applications will become listeners to
an existing image data stream. They will not get control access to the camera,
however their eventual packet resend requests will be served in the same way as for
the controlling application.

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When using SVCapture as the controlling application, the “Multicast” checkbox has to
be checked in the Device Discovery dialog before opening a camera.
It is important to enter a suitable maximal packet size. This packet size is determined
as the minimum packet size from all intended listeners. When for example all
applications but one have jumbo frames adjusted to 16112 bytes and the one
application has jumbo frames adjusted to 9000 bytes then the minimum (9000) has
to be entered in the above shown dialog.
A multicast data stream can be identified in SVCapture by a change in a camera
view’s title. A multicast group (232.x.x.x) along with the used port will be shown
instead of a camera’s MAC that is usually displayed in that place.
Further the camera is operated as usual in the controlling application without any
changes to normal mode.
A listening application will see a hint “MULTICAST” in the “IP address” field of the
discovery dialog for a camera that is streaming in multicast mode along with the IP
address of the multicast group.
The “Multicast” group box will display the packet size that applies to the running
image data stream. The listening application has to have at least that packet
size available (jumbo frames) in order to properly connect to the image data
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After selecting the multicast camera in the camera list of the discovery dialog the OK
button can be clicked or the camera entry can be double clicked in order to connect to
the already running image data stream.
Since the listening application does not have control access, all controls in the ‘SVCam
Settings’ dialog will be disabled except the Close button.
4 Windows x64 support
The SVGigE SDK supports x64 natively by providing a SVGigE driver along with DLLs
and a sample application which are compiled for x64 platforms.
Although the SVCapture.exe program is a Win32 application, it can be used with some
limitations also on Windows x64 PCs using the win32 compatibility mode.
When running SVCapture on x64 platforms in the compatibility mode the SVGigE
driver will not be available because a win32 application is not capable of handling the
64 Bit image buffer addresses which are provided by the driver. Nevertheless
SVCapture can use Winsock for both, communicating to a camera as well as streaming
image data from the camera to the application.
NOTE: Though a Winsock connection to a camera can be established properly also on
x64 platforms, there exist the same limitation for image streams regarding transport
reliability also on that platform. Usually a certain amount of network packets gets lost
when working over Winsock. Though the GigE Vision standard allows for resending
lost packets it might be that under certain circumstances visible failures in images can
result from loosing network packets dependent on the system load.
Therefore the recommended and most reliable way for streaming image data from a
camera to a PC is by using the filter driver. The SVGigE_ExampleVC8.x64.exe allows
for running a connection with both, filter driver as well as Winsock and for comparing
those modes and their main characteristics against each other.
4.1.1 Displaying live images
Connect a SVS-GigE-Camera with a network cable to your PC or network switch.
Plug in the RJ 45 Camera connector and then plug in the AC/DC power supply.
Wait 15 seconds until the green LED at the RJ45 connector of the Camera blinks
sometimes. Then start “SVCapture.exe”.
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A “Discovery” dialog will open and will display all available cameras in the network
after a short time of discovery. Cameras that become available or unavailable in the
network will cause the list to expand and shrink dynamically. A green “Discover” lamp
signals that the network is scanned for those changes, usually once per second. The
screenshot below shows one camera connected.
When clicking on “OK” or double-clicking on the camera entry a live image will be
displayed.
The caption of the program window shows the
program name and the current version whereas the
caption of the camera view shows the camera name
and camera firmware version along with the MAC
address that the camera has been set during
manufacturing and prior to shipping as default val-
ues.

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5 Camera settings dialog
Double clicking into the image area or selecting the “Camera settings” entry in the
“Camera” menu brings up a settings dialog that allows for accessing the various
camera settings:
While adjusting settings in the dialog the new values are transferred to the camera
continuously and the live image will respond to all changes immediately.
In particular the following information and settings are available: