Instruction Manual

AVT GigE Cameras Installation Manual V1.0.1

Installing hardware

This chapter describes the hardware installation and configuration of Gigabit

Ethernet network cards (PC or laptop) for optimum system performance when

using a GigE Vision camera.

Installing Gigabit Ethernet network card

GigE Vision cameras can operate on 10/100, or Gigabit speed Ethernet adapt-

ers. In order to take advantage of maximum camera frame rates, a Gigabit speed

adapter is required.

If your host computer has an available Ethernet port, this can be used with AVT

GigE Vision cameras. We recommend that your camera system uses a dedicated

Ethernet port not shared with internet or local area networks. If more ports are

needed, or your existing Ethernet adapter isn’t able to operate at Gigabit Ether-

net speeds, installing additional hardware may be required.

For desktop systems Use a PCI Express bus Ethernet adapter.

For laptops Use an expansion slot via an ExpressCard.

Note



Verify that there is an available and compatible interface slot

on the host computer before purchasing the desired Ethernet

adapter card.

www



For a list of Ethernet adapters available for purchase From AVT

refer to:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/products/accessories/

gige-accessories.html

www



A list of AVT recommended Ethernet adapters is available on

the AVT website.

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/fileadmin/content/PDF/

Support/Application_Notes/

Hardware_Selection_for_AVT_GigE_Cameras.pdf

Caution



AVT recommends Category 6 or higher rated Ethernet cables. A

different rating may not sustain peak interface bandwidth;

leading to lost connectivity or image data coming from the

camera.