How to install AVT Manta/Prosilica GigE cameras
This support article describes how to connect a AVT GigE cameras to a computer, how to configure the system and as also the hardware requirements for using a GigE camera.
Hardware Requirements
To setup and install GigE cameras you will require one or more free network ports in your computer.
We recommend using one of the following network cards since they have been tested and verified to work by the manufacturer:
- Intel Pro 1000 GT (PCI, 1 port)
- Intel Pro 1000 PT (PCIe x1, 1 port)
- Intel CT (PCIe x1, 1 port)
- Intel Pro 1000 PT Dual Port (PCIe x4, 2 ports)
- Intel Pro 1000 PT Quad Port Low Profile (PCIe x4, 4 ports)
It is also possible to use most other gigabit network cards, but it is important to note that the card must support "jumbo frames".
If you wish to use more than one camera it may in some cases also be necessary to use a gigabit network switch.
Most gigabit switches will work, but it is important to ensure that the switch also has support for jumbo frames.
- Netgear GS105 gigabit switch 5-port
Hardware Installation and Drivers
For Allied Vision Tech (AVT) cameras please see the manufacturer documentation (pages 19-26), at the bottom of this page.
The most important steps are:
- Download the drivers from https://www.swingcatalyst.com/drivers
- Install the drivers and make sure to accept installation of the "filter".
- Configure the network card to accept "Jumbo Frames (9K)"
- Disable all network modules on the network card except the AVT filter and IPV4
Connecting the GigE camera(s)
To connect a single GigE cameras just use a normal CAT5e/6 RJ45 network cable to connect the camera directly to the gigabit network card/port.
If you wish to connect more than one camera you may use multiple network cards or in some cases a network switch to connect multiple cameras to a single card.
Using a network switch is only possible in some cases (where the total bandwidth of all the cameras does not exceed that of a gigabit port), please contact us if you are unsure if this is possible in your case.
Connecting 2 cameras to a single network card/port
In some cases it is possible to connect 2 cameras to a single network card/port.
This is currently supported for the following cameras:
- AVT Manta G-033/G-034/G-046
- AVT Prosilica GC650
Setting a static IP on the Ethernet Adapter
Once the cameras have static IP addresses assigned to them you need to configure the network adapters you plan on using with a static IP. This needs to be configured so it matches each connected cameras.
This means if you disconnect the camera and connect it to a different Ethernet adapter, it won't "work" unless it's reconfigured.
Warning:
The "Ethernet Adapter" number referred to below is not the number associated with the network adapter but for illustrative purposes. Please configure each network adapter on a per camera basis, i.e. if you have two cameras connected configure them sequentially and refer to the tables for Ethernet adapter 1 & 2, don't change the settings on any network adapters that don't have identified cameras connected to them.
- Right click on the Ethernet Adapter above the connected camera.
- Click "NIC Settings".
- Enable Jumbo Frame.
- Set Receive Buffers to maximum value.
- Set Transmit Buffers to maximum value.
- Click "Open" on "Internet Protocol Properties"
- Configure the network adapter according to the table below.
Recommended static IP configuration for each Ethernet adapter
This is an example of a configuration with static IP addresses. Note the IP for the Ethernet Adapter and respective cameras.
Ethernet Adapter Number | Ethernet Adapter IP | Subnet Mask | Gateway | Connected to Camera | Camera IP |
1 | 10.0.1.1 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.1.1 | 1 | 10.0.1.10 |
2 | 10.0.2.1 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.2.1 | 2 | 10.0.2.10 |
3 | 10.0.3.1 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.3.1 | 3 | 10.0.3.10 |
4 | 10.0.4.1 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.4.1 | 4 | 10.0.4.10 |
Setting a static IP on the camera
Make sure your Lynx camera(s) is connected. If you connected it after starting the application, hover the mouse over the "GigE" menu and click the refresh button.
This process must be repeated for all of the connected Lynx cameras you've set a static IP on.
Please note you will need to set static IP on camera 1, then network card 1 sequentially. Once you're done with 1 proceed to 2 etc. The numbers referred to are not the actual names of the network adapters themselves, e.g. "Ethernet 2", but simply used for illustration purposes.
- Right click on the camera in the list and click "Modify IP"
- Change the selection from DHCP or LLA to Static IP.
- Configure the IP address and subnet mask according to the description below.
- The IP needs to be different for each camera.
Recommended static IP configuration for cameras
Camera No | IP | Subnet Mask | Gateway |
1 | 10.0.1.10 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.1.1 |
2 | 10.0.2.10 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.2.1 |
3 | 10.0.3.10 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.3.1 |
4 | 10.0.4.10 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.4.1 |
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