Point Grey Flea3 FL3-U3 - 2 Getting Started with Flea3 USB 3.0; 2.1 Before You Install

Point Grey Flea3 USB 3.0 Technical Reference 2 Getting Started with Flea3 USB 3.0
2 Getting Started with Flea3 USB 3.0
2.1 Before You Install
2.1.1 Will your system configuration support the camera?
Operating
System
CPU RAM Video Ports Software
Windows 7
32- or 64-bit
Intel Core i3 3.1
GHz or
equivalent
2 GB
128
MB
RAM
PCIe 2.0 compatible host
controller with USB 3.0
connector
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 SP1 and SP1
Update (to compile and run example
code)
Recommended System Configuration
Refer to Knowledge Base Article 368 for important information on recommended
and unsupported USB 3.0 system components.
2.1.2 Do you have all the parts you need?
To install your camera you will need the following components:
n USB 3.0 cable (on page 21)
n 8-pin GPIOconnector (on page 41)
n CS-mount (or C-mount with adaptor)/C-mount (FL3-U3-13Y3) Lens (on page 15)
n Interface card (on page 20)
Point Grey sells a number of the additional parts required for installation. To purchase, visit the Point Grey Webstore
or the Products Accessories page.
2.1.3 Do you have a downloads account?
The Point Grey downloads page has many resources to help you operate your camera effectively, including:
n Software, including Drivers (required for installation)
n Firmware updates and release notes
n Dimensional drawings and CADmodels
n Documentation
To access the downloads resources you must have a downloads account.
1. Go to the Point Grey downloads page.
2. Under Register (New Users), complete the form, then click Submit.
After you submit your registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
Revised 9/27/2012
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