FLIR Blackfly S - 3.2 Installing Interface Card and Software

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3 BlackflyS Installation

Do you have a downloads account?

The downloads page has many resources to help you operate your camera effectively, including:

n Spinnaker

SDKsoftware, including drivers (required for installation)

n Firmware updates and release notes

n Dimensional drawings and CADmodels

n Documentation

To access the software and firmware downloads you must have a downloads account.

1. Go to our website: www.flir.com/mv.

2. In the upper right corner, click Register.

3. Complete the form, then click Register.

After you submit your registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.

3.2 Installing Your Interface Card and Software

1. Install your Interface Card

Ensure the card is installed per the manufacturer's instructions.

Connect the internal IDE or SATApower connector on the card to the computer power supply.

Alternatively, use your PC's built-in host controller, if equipped.

Open the Windows Device Manager. Ensure the card is properly installed. USB3 cards appear under Universal Serial

Bus Controllers. An exclamation point (!) next to the card indicates the driver has not yet been installed.

2. Install the Spinnaker® Software

Note: For existing users who already have Spinnaker installed, we

recommend ensuring you have the latest version for optimal

performance of your camera. If you do not need to install

Spinnaker, use SpinView to install and enable drivers for your card.

a. Login to the Downloads page.

b. Select your Product Family, Camera Model and Operating System from the drop-down lists.

c. Click on the Software search results to expand the list.

d. Click the appropriate link to begin the download and installation.

2/19/2019

Integrated Imaging

Solutions Inc.

FLIR Blackfly

S Installation Guide 4