Hardware Installation

Before installing and using eCapture Pro, install the required hardware.

1. Install a compatible NIC in the computer/server:
   
   • As with any PCIe card installation, power down the computer or server and follow electrostatic discharge precautions.
   • Driver installation for these NICs is handled during the Emergent software installation. So don't download NIC drivers from the manufacturer's website, as this can cause compatibility issues.
2. Connect the camera to the NIC:
   The cable type and connection method depend on the camera’s data interface:
   • RJ45 CAT cables: Use CAT cables with RJ45 connectors for 10GBase-T Ethernet. Insert the connectors into the camera and NIC ports until you hear a "click." To remove, press the release tab.
   • SFP+, SFP28, or QSFP28 Direct Attach Cables: Insert the connectors into the camera and NIC ports until you hear a "click." To remove, pull the release tab.
   • SFP+, SFP28, or QSFP28 Fiber Transceivers and Cables: Insert the LC fiber into the transceivers, then insert the transceivers into the camera and NIC ports. To remove, release the LC-LC fiber, then pull the transceiver latch.
   • Note: Different vendors use varying latch mechanisms, so check the instructions for your specific cable.
3. Connect power to the camera:
   • Always use Emergent-approved power supplies. Non-approved power supplies might damage the camera and void the warranty.
   • Insert the HR12 connector into the camera’s HR12 GPIO port, pull back on the outer shell, rotate, and push until it clicks.
   • The green LED on the back of the camera will light when power is connected.‍
   • Note: Emergent’s Eros cameras have HR8 connectors instead of HR12 connectors. Eros cameras have a single LED that's green when the camera has power and flickers yellow to indicate Ethernet activity. Eros cameras with RJ45 data interfaces support Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).