Install and Verify a Network Interface Card

Install the NIC in the host computer and verify the physical camera connection. After installing eCapture Pro, verify that the operating system recognizes the NIC and that the camera can acquire images.

This topic applies to directly connected cameras without a switch. For camera connection and power instructions, see Hardware Installation.

Before you begin

Make sure that you have:

• A compatible host computer and PCIe slot
• The selected NIC
• The appropriate camera cable or optical components
• Access to the operating system with administrator permissions
• Access to the eCapture Pro installer
• The camera hardware installation instructions

Shut down the host computer and disconnect its power before installing the NIC.

Install the NIC

1. Install the NIC in the PCIe slot specified for the planned configuration.
2. Secure the NIC according to the computer manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Reassemble the computer and restore power.
4. Start the operating system.

Verify the physical camera connection

Connect and power the camera as described in Hardware Installation.

Confirm that:

• The camera and NIC link indicators show a connection.
• The reported link speed matches the planned camera connection.
• The camera receives power, where required.

A link indicator confirms a physical connection. It does not confirm that the operating system recognizes the NIC, that the camera is discoverable, or that image streaming will succeed.

Install eCapture Pro

Install eCapture Pro as described in Software Installation.

eCapture Pro installs the required classic eSDK NIC drivers. Do not install a driver from the NIC manufacturer unless Emergent directs you to do so.

Restart the computer if the installation requires it.

Verify that the NIC is detected

After installing eCapture Pro, confirm that the operating system lists the NIC and reports no device or driver error.

In Windows, check Device Manager and the network settings. In Linux, use the network and driver tools appropriate to the distribution.

If the NIC is not detected, confirm that it is fully seated and installed in a compatible PCIe slot. See Troubleshoot Network Interface Cards and Camera Links if the problem continues.

Verify camera discovery and streaming

Follow Basic eCapture Pro Usage to discover the camera and view a live image.

For a multi-camera system, verify each camera connection.

If the camera is detected but streaming fails or is unreliable, see Troubleshoot Network Interface Cards and Camera Links.

See also

• Network Interface Cards Overview
• Troubleshoot Network Interface Cards and Camera Links
• Hardware Installation
• Software Installation