Network adapter

There are several things to consider when selecting, configuring and using a network adapter. The individual topics are divided into three areas and are described in the following chapters:

Basic settings

• First, a suitable network adapter for connecting the camera that is supported by our TwinCAT real-time Ethernet driver must be chosen so that the driver can be installed and used in real-time operation. The steps required to install the driver are described in the chapter Installing the TwinCAT real-time Ethernet driver.
• All unnecessary network protocols should then be deactivated for this network adapter and the IP settings adjusted to ensure trouble-free camera communication. The configuration steps required for this, including setting up a persistent IP address in the IP stack of the TwinCAT project, are described in the chapter IP configuration & network protocols.

Advanced settings

• The use of jumbo frames may be necessary for image transmission at high data rates. The requirements, configuration and effects on the system behavior are described in the Jumbo Frames chapter.
• If several cameras are to be operated on the same port of the network adapter, additional adjustments must be made to the IP stack. The configuration for this is described in the chapter Operating multiple cameras on one port.

Diagnostics

• In addition, options for diagnosing network communication are available. These are described in the Network diagnostics chapter.