Hikrobot Machine Vision Software User Manual
Chapter 4 Device Management
On the device list, the devices are classified into four types, namely, GigE, USB, Camera
Link, and GenTL, according to the camera interface. After connecting cameras to the
Software, you can perform operations such as saving GemICam XML, and using Event
Monitor to determine issues that may occur on your cameras.
4.1 GigE Vision Camera Management
GigE Vision camera is the camera using GigE Vision interface standard for data
transmission. After connecting GigE Vision cameras to the Software, you can perform
operations such as Multicast settings, saving GenICam XML, and editing device user ID.
Note
GigE Vision is an interface standard for machine vision cameras. It provides a framework
for transmitting high-speed video and related control data over Ethernet networks.
4.1.1 Connect GigE Vision Camera
You can connect GigE Vision cameras to the Software in three ways, i.e., letting the Client
automatically enumerating local cameras, connecting camera by command, or adding
remote camera.
Automatically Enumerate Local Cameras
All the GigE Vision cameras in the same local subnet with the Software will be
automatically enumerated in the device list.
You can hover the cursor over the camera interface and then click to refresh the
enumerated cameras on the same local subnet with the PC on which the Software runs.
Or you can enable the Software to automatically refresh the device list. See Settings for
details.
When the cameras are enumerated, if the camera status is available, you can double-click
the camera or click to connect it to the Software.
Note
For details about status of the GigE Vision cameras, see Status of GigE Vision Camera.
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