README.
October 24, 2008
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It is provided on the Foresight Imaging Software & Documentation CD (p/n 042700-250)
or can be downloaded at:
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********* About the IDEA 2.5 Update Release
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* This release is necessary to support the AccuStream 170+ frame grabber. The AccuStream170+ is a functionally
equivalent replacement for the Accustream 170.
In order to use the AccuStream 170+ with the IDEA 2.5 software, you must
install this update software.
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********* Installing the
IDEA 2.5 Update Release ********
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* There are two parts to this install:
1.
User-level
software which includes the library (hdpw32.dll).
1.
The
hardware device driver (fsi.sys).
* Installing the user-level software:
·
From
the CD, change to the Setup folder and run the setup.exe application.
·
If
you have a normal installation of
IDEA 2.5, the setup will automatically replace the HDPW32.DLL. A normal
installation
is defined as one in which the above software was placed in the default
folders. For IDEA 2.5, the default
folders were:
·
\Program
Files\Foresight\Idea\System – for HDPW32.DLL.
·
If
the above software is not found in the expected folders, you will be prompted
as to which folder to place each component.
You must specify a folder for HDPW32.DLL, as no application software can
function without it.
·
In
either case, if a previous version of the software exists, it will be saved
with a _BAK appended to the base name, i.e. the original IDEA 2.5 HDPW32.DLL
will become HDPW32_BAK.DLL
·
Note: Because of these updates, the un-install of IDEA 2.5 will not
automatically delete either the _BAK files or the replacement
files. Should you need to uninstall IDEA
2.5 you will have to manually delete these files.
·
In
addition to the above mentioned software, a new firmware file Accustream170X.JBC will be placed in
the folder with the firmware files for the other frame grabbers.
* Installing the hardware device driver.
·
Power
off the computer and install the AccuStream
170+ frame grabber. After rebooting,
you should get the Plug and Play manager notification about the new
hardware. Direct it to the Drivers\Win32 folder on the CD and use
the fsi.inf file.
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********* Important
Notes About the IDEA 2.5 Update Release ********
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*
The AccuStream 170+ is functionally equivalent to the AccuStream 170. All software APIs will function exactly as
with the original board. However,
because there are changes in hardware you may notice some differences in the
resulting images. If the AccuStream 170+
is being used as a replacement in an existing installation, you may need to
tune such parameters as brightness, contrast or the framing of the image. These adjustments can be made by opening the
For
additional information or assistance, contact Foresight Imaging Technical
Support at:
Email:
Support@fi-llc.com
Phone:
+ 978 458-4624 x244
Fax:
+ 978 458-5488
To
obtain the latest updates access:
http://www.fi-llc.com/information/IDEA25updates.pdf
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