EAN-DRS-Cameras
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1Overview
This document describes how to configure the SightLine OEM video processing boards to receive video
from DRS cameras.
See camera configuration tables for the complete list of supported DRS cameras.
Before connecting with the Panel Plus software, the OEM board should be powered up and connected
through:
-a network switch or directly to the host PC (preferred) or,
-Direct serial connection (for troubleshooting or if a network connection cannot be established).
IMPORTANT: This procedure assumes that the customer has read the OEM startup guide(s) and
has a basic understanding of the following fundamentals:
•Completed a functional connection between the SightLine video processing board and Panel
Plus application.
•Familiar with Panel Plus controls.
•Successfully streamed video in Panel Plus.
If you do not have a strong basic system setup and familiarity, please contact SightLine Support.
1.1 Additional Support Documentation
The Panel Plus User Guide provides a complete overview of settings and dialog windows. Accessed
from the Help menu of the Panel Plus application.
The Interface Command and Control (IDD) describes the native communications protocol used by the
SightLine Applications product line. Also available as a PDF from the Software Downloads page.
Additional Engineering Application Notes (EANs) and ICDs are available on the Documentation page.
1.2 SightLine Software Requirements
Licensing: The 14 and 16-bit mode requires license for feature Enhance + High Depth + Temp.
Superframe requirements:
See the camera configuration tables for specific OEM Sightline software version requirements for
supported cameras.
1500-OEM: Version 2.22.06 and later for Superframe and FPGA firmware version 5 or 12.
3000-OEM: Version 2.22.13 and later for Superframe. (REV C) requires firmware 2.24.xx and higher.
IMPORTANT: Starting with 3.6.x software and above, only the 4000 and 1700 platforms will be
supported. The 1500 and 3000 platforms will continue to be supported in 3.5.x software. Some
features in 3.6.x and above may not be available on 1500 and 3000 platforms.
IMPORTANT: The Panel Plus software version should match the firmware version running on the
OEM. Firmware and Panel Plus software versions are available on the Software Download page.
