PCs running 64-bit software can provide over 4 GB RAM to software applications, for example. This is of particular benefit for powerful machine vision applications using high-resolution cameras.
The latest software package adds full support for Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit versions) and for the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Linux.
The 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and XP as well as Windows 2000 are still fully supported. The Linux drivers for the uEye camera range have been completely revised, which also brings the software in line with the new General Public License (GPL) guidelines for the device drivers of open source operating systems.
The API for the cameras is the same regardless of which platform is used. For example, users can develop their applications under Linux and run them on Windows systems (or vice versa) without much change. All USB and GigE camera models have compatible drivers, so users can mix and match the two technologies as required without problems.
The software package version 3.50 can be downloaded for free in 32-bit and 64-bit versions for Windows or Linux. To download, visit IDS’ website at www.ids-imaging.com/....
Even uEye cameras in the field can take advantage of the new driver 3.50 as soon as the software update is installed in the host PC. This is made possible by the on-the-fly firmware upload approach that all uEye cameras come with.