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Point Grey Flea3 GigE Technical Reference 2 Flea3 GigE Installation
2 Flea3 GigE Installation
2.1 Before You Install
2.1.1 Will your system configuration support the camera?
Operating
System
CPU RAM Video Ports Software
Windows 7,
Linux Ubuntu
Intel Core 2 Duo,
or equivalent
2 GB
PCI Express
128 MB
GigE
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 SP1 and SP1 Update for
Vista (to compile and run example code)
Recommended System Configuration
2.1.2 Do you have all the parts you need?
To install your camera you will need the following components:
n Ethernet cable (see Interface Cables)
n 8-pin GPIOcable (see General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO))
n C-mount Lens (see Lens Mounting )
n Tripod adapter (optional) (see Mounting with the Case or Mounting Bracket)
n Interface card (see Interface Card)
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 10/29/2013
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