Knowledge Base

Set Up DanioVision (Continued)

Installing EthoVision XT

1. Navigate to Interface and click Uninstall.
2. Insert the EthoVision XT Installation USB stick into your computer and follow the instructions to install EthoVision XT.

When you install EthoVision XT, the drivers of the Noldus Mini USB-IO Box are automatically installed.

Important: When you open an experiment from EthoVision XT 12 or lower, a warning appears, informing you that you cannot open upgraded experiments in the old version of the software anymore. Make a backup of your DanioVision experiment in the older version of EthoVision XT before opening it in EthoVision XT. To make a backup, choose File > Make Backup.

Important: If you uninstalled the older version of EthoVision XT, you cannot use the Backup function. Instead, make a copy of your experiment using Windows Explorer before you open it in the newer EthoVision XT version. Always copy the complete experiment folder and not only the *.evxt file, otherwise your experiment will not open.

For More Information

See Installation in the EthoVision XT Help for instructions on how to install EthoVision XT.

For more information on the Mini USB-IO box, see the Reference Manual - Trial and Hardware Control in EthoVision XT, which you can find on your EthoVision XT computer, under Noldus > EthoVision XT 16 Other Documentation.

Install the Network Card for the DanioVision Camera

DanioVision works with a Basler Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) video camera, connected via an Intel PRO/1000 CT 1-Gb Ethernet card installed on your computer.

If you ordered a computer from Noldus Information Technology when you purchased DanioVision, it came with that Ethernet card already installed and tested. In that case, skip the sections below and continue with Chapter 4. If you bought your computer elsewhere, you will need to install the Ethernet card yourself.

Step 1: Insert the Ethernet Card in the DanioVision Computer

1. Turn off your computer and all connected peripherals, such as the monitor and printer. Make sure that the computer is unplugged.
2. Remove the PC's casing according to the instructions provided in the PC's user manual.
3. Select a free PCIe expansion slot and remove the corresponding extension cover.

When possible, choose the slot that gives maximum performance. To estimate performance, take note of the slot version and compare it with the following values:

• PCIe v1.x: 250 MB/s
• PCIe v2.x: 500 MB/s
• PCIe v3.0: ~1 GB/s
• PCIe v4.0: ~2 GB/s
• PCIe v5.0: ~4 GB/s

Note that values are given per lane and should not be multiplied by the number of lanes in a slot (e.g. x4), since the card has a 1x connector. For example, SLOT1-PCIe3x4 means version 3.0 with four lanes.

Important: Do not insert the PCIe board in the blue or white slots.

4. 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.

Warning: 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.

5. Fix the card to the chassis and re-fit the computer's cover.

For more information about installing the camera and the Ethernet board, see Camera Installation in the EthoVision XT Help.

Step 2: Install the Camera Drivers

1. Insert the EthoVision XT installation USB stick into your computer.
2. Double-click EthoVision XT Setup.exe. If you have already installed EthoVision XT, select Modify.
3. Under Drivers and Tools, select Basler GigE Camera Driver.
4. Continue with installation. Under Profile, select Camera User, then click Next.
5. Under Interfaces, select GigE, then click Next.
6. Connect the DanioVision camera to the port of the Ethernet card using a network cable.

Step 3: Assign the IP Address to the Ethernet Card

Tip: Watch the video tutorial Set Up the Camera. In EthoVision XT, choose Help > Video Tutorial.

1. In Windows, search for Network Connections.
2. Right-click the Local Area Connection and click Properties. If your computer has more than one Local Area Connection, choose Basler GigE Vision Adapter. Write down the number of this connection.
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
4. Select the options Use the Following IP Address and Use the Following DNS Server Addresses and fill in the required details. Also select the checkbox Validate Settings Upon Exit. When done, click OK and then Close.

Step 4: Set the IP Address of the DanioVision Camera

Tip: Watch the video tutorial Set Up the Camera. In EthoVision XT, choose Help > Video Tutorial.

1. In Windows, search for IP Configurator and start the application.
2. Select the camera.
3. Fill in the details in the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields under Static IP Address.
4. Click Save and then Close.
5. Follow the instructions below to configure the DanioVision camera.

Configure the DanioVision Camera

Camera Settings

The DanioVision camera that you received is already configured according to your setup. Noldus created three main settings profiles, called User Sets, stored in the Pylon Viewer software which controls the camera: User Set 1, User Set 2, and User Set 3. Only one User Set can be active at a time.

For each video resolution, you must use different camera settings and in some cases a different camera lens. For example, the video resolution determines the maximum frame rate. The higher the required resolution (in number of pixels), the lower the maximum frame rate (in frames per second). The three User Sets are specific for a combination of video resolution and frame rate.

Which User Set Is Currently Selected?

Make sure that EthoVision XT is closed. Start the Basler Pylon Viewer software and navigate to the Features panel for further configuration details.

Source: DanioVision DVOC-0041 Reference Manual, Noldus Information Technology