Forge Camera Installation

Preparing for Installation

Will your system support your camera?

Recommended System Configuration:

• OS, CPU, RAM—dependent on SDK requirements
• Ports—GigE network adapter with 5G Full Duplex support
• Software—Microsoft Visual Studio to run/compile example code

Have you visited our website?

A downloads account is required to download software and firmware.

1. Go to the Teledyne Vision Solutions website.
2. Enter your email address and click Continue.
3. Complete the Create an account form and click Continue.
4. You will receive an email with a link to activate your account.
5. Once activated, you can login using your credentials.

The Forge camera resources page has many links to help you operate your camera effectively, including:

• Knowledge Base articles
• Spinnaker^® SDK software, including drivers and Firmware updates and release notes (login required)
• Documentation and dimensional drawings / CAD models

Do you have all the parts you need?

To install your camera you need the following components:

• Ethernet cable (see Data Interface Cables)
• Powered Ethernet switch or Ethernet power injector (if using PoE)
• Interface card (see Data Interface Card)
• GPIO cable (see General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO))
• Lens (see Lens Mounting)
• Tripod adapter (optional) (see Mounting your Forge Camera)

Teledyne FLIR IIS sells a number of the additional parts required for installation. Visit the Teledyne FLIR IIS Accessories page.