Knowledge Base

Appendices

A - Install the Ethernet Card for the Camera

Prerequisites

You need a 10-Gb (gigabit) Ethernet network interface card (desktop computers only). Contact your Noldus representative if you need to purchase such a card or you are not sure whether your card is compatible.

Procedure

Follow the instructions in this section when you install CatWalk XT on a new computer, and you want to acquire data with that computer.

1. Install the Ethernet network interface card in your CatWalk XT computer.
2. Install the Ethernet network interface card driver software.

Notes:

• If you purchased the computer from Noldus, the steps above are already done. You can skip this section.
• In all other cases, you must first install the Ethernet card, then the CatWalk XT software.
• The Ethernet card is necessary when you acquire runs — that is, when the software records the video through the Ethernet connection. You do not need to install the Ethernet card if you use CatWalk XT to classify and analyze runs previously acquired on a different computer.

Install the Ethernet Card

Tip: Watch the video of the installation of the Ethernet card. On the CatWalk XT installation disc, open the folder ...\Videos\Installation Instructions\ and double-click installation_instructions_catwalk_xt.exe.

1. Turn off your computer and all connected peripherals, such as the monitor and printer.
2. Unplug the computer and its peripherals.
3. Remove the PC's case according to the instructions provided in its user manual. When touching the board, its electronic components can be damaged by static electricity. To avoid any such risk, make sure that you are grounded. You can ground yourself by putting on an earthing wristlet and attaching its clip to the metal frame of the computer. If an earthing wristlet is not available, you can hold the metal frame with one hand while holding the Ethernet card in your other hand. Ensure also that your clothing does not touch any components while handling the card.
4. Select a free PCIe expansion slot and remove the corresponding extension cover, making sure that the screw is put aside safely.
5. Unpack the Ethernet card, place it into the slot, and press it carefully into position. If the card does not fit into place easily, remove it and repeat the operation.
6. Fix the card to the chassis using the screw retained earlier and re-fit the computer's cover.

PCIe card slots are marked on the motherboard, for example SLOT3-PCIe2x1. If possible, choose the PCIe slot with the highest performance. This is estimated by the version number (for example, PCIe2x1 is version 2); the higher the version number, the higher the performance.

Install the Ethernet Card Driver

The driver for the Ethernet card is installed automatically when you install the CatWalk XT software.

Notes:

• You can download the setup file from my.noldus.com.
• Important: After turning on the CatWalk system and the CatWalk computer, it can take a couple of minutes for the camera to be detected (indicated by the Acquiring Network icon in the task bar). Please do not start CatWalk before the camera has been detected.