Knowledge Base

Procedure

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 case according to the instructions provided in the PC's user manual.

3. Select a free PCIe expansion slot, and remove the corresponding extension cover.

   Different PCIe slots have different properties, resulting in different performances. When possible, choose the slot that gives maximum performance. To estimate performance, take note of the slot version (2, 3, etc.) and compare it with the following:

   • 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; they should not be multiplied by the number of lanes in a slot (e.g. x4) since the board has a 1x connector. For example, SLOT1-PCIe3x4 written near the slot means version 3.0 with four lanes.

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

4. Unpack the Ethernet board, place it into the slot, and press it carefully into position. If the board does not fit into place easily, remove it and repeat the operation.

   IMPORTANT: 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 you do not have an earthing wristlet, hold the metal frame with one hand while holding the Ethernet board in your other hand. Ensure also that your clothing does not touch any components while handling the board.

5. This step is only for when installing a 2 or 4-port Ethernet interface board.

   • Not for single port NIC where camera is powered by PoE Power Injector.

   Connect the power connector on the board (Molex/IDE male 4-pin DC) to one of the power supplies inside the PC.

   Connector types vary between computers. Many computers have a SATA 15-pin power connector. Use an adapter cable with a 4-pin female Molex connector at one end and a SATA 15-pin connector at the other end.

6. Fix the board to the chassis and re-fit the computer's cover.

7. Next: Install the driver software for the GigE cameras.

   IMPORTANT: Turn off Fast Startup in the Windows Power options.

Disable Fast Startup

1. Open the Windows Control Panel, and select System & Security.
2. Under Power Options, select Choose what the power button does. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.
3. Under Shutdown Settings, de-select Turn on fast startup (recommended).

Ethernet Board Settings

1. In Windows, open the Device Manager.
2. Under Network Adapters, locate your Ethernet board, right-click on it and select Properties → Advanced.

3. Adjust the settings as follows:

   • Interrupt Moderation: Disabled
   • Interrupt Moderation Rate: Off
   • Receive Buffers: 2048
   • Jumbo Packets: 9014 Bytes
4. Click the Power Management tab and de-select Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

Assigning IP to Ethernet Board

1. In Windows, search for Network Connections.

   Alternatively, in Windows 11, from the Start menu choose Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced Network Settings (at the bottom of the screen) > More Network Adapter Options.

2. In the Network Connections window, right-click the item that corresponds to your camera and click Properties.

   TIP: If your computer has more than one item, unplug the camera and take note of which item shows Unplugged.

   NOTE: You may see one or more additional items labeled Ethernet or similar. This is the standard interface board that is connected to your local network and internet. Do not use that board unless it is the only one available. If you choose that adapter you won't be able to connect the EthoVision XT computer to the network.

3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

4. Select Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS server addresses and fill in the details as shown in the figure below. Also select the option Validate settings upon exit. When done, click OK and then Close.

   US-Canada Customers: Use 192.168.200.101 for the computer network adapter IP address.

   Multiple Network Cards or 1 Card with Multiple Ports:

   • 192.168.201.101 for second card/port
   • 192.168.202.101 for third card/port, etc.

   Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

5. A Windows Network Diagnostics window appears. Click Close when it is finished. Then close all windows.

   Note: If you purchased a 2 or 4 port network card, follow the above procedure once for each network card or port. For more information about using multiple cameras, see Section F.

D – Installation → Camera Driver (Pylon)

Aim

To install the software that enables you to configure the camera — for example, to set the video frame rate or the exposure time.

Procedure via EthoVision XT 18 Installation

1. Download from MyNoldus or insert the EthoVision XT installation USB stick into your computer.

2. Double-click EthoVision XT – Setup – 18.0.1832.exe. If you have already installed EthoVision XT, select Modify; otherwise select Install.

   NOTE: The folder where EthoVision XT – Setup – 18.0.1832.exe is stored must also contain the following files for a successful installation of EthoVision XT 18:

   • EthoVision XT – Package – 18.0.1832.msi
   • TrackerInterfaceNN_x64_3.0.8.msi
   • TrackerInterfaceMST_64x_1.0.12.msi

3. Under Drivers and Tools, select:

   • Basler GigE camera driver if you have Basler GigE cameras.
4. Click Install/Update and continue with installation.

5. Next: Assign IP addresses.

   NOTE: Always install the drivers from the installation USB stick or the Noldus web site. Do not install drivers from other sources, unless requested by Noldus Support.

Procedure for Manual Install of Pylon 7.5.0

1. Download Pylon 7.5.0 and double-click the downloaded EXE file.
2. Accept Terms & Conditions → Next.
3. Select Profiles → Custom → Next.

4. Under Features, select GigE Camera Support.

5. Also select:

   • DirectShow Support
   • Pylon Viewer
6. Complete the Pylon 7.5.0 driver installation.

E – Connecting the Hardware

Aim

To make sure that EthoVision XT receives the video signal from the GigE camera.

Source: EthoVision XT 18 - GigE Install and Setup, Noldus Information Technology