Chapter. 2 Setup
2.4. Connecting a PC
2.4.1. Giabit Ethernet
The system can have the operation of its functions performed from a PC using the Gigabit Ethernet
interface.
This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC.
To connect a PC to the system, connect the system to a commercially available
1000BASE-T-compatible interface board with a LAN cable. For the LAN cable, prepare a UTP or
STP CAT5E (enhanced category 5) or higher category LAN cable. (UTP: Unshielded Twisted Pair,
STP: Shielded Twisted Pair)
The maximum cable length between the PC and the system is 100 m (compliant to the
1000BASE-T specification). One PC can connect to a maximum of 64 Photron Gigabit Ethernet
interface equipped cameras using a hub. When connecting multiple devices, connect through a
switching hub that can connect at 1000BASE-T. The maximum length of the cable that connects the
system (or PC) to the switching hub is also 100 m.
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For operating instructions of Photron FASTCAM Viewer software, refer to "Photron FASTCAM
Viewer User's Manual".
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