Datapath Vision - Manual (Page 50)

Installing Multiple Cards
Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels. Combinations
of Vision capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver.
To control the order in which the driver uses the cards, it is recommended when installing multiple cards
that the J6 links on the VisionSD4+1/SD4+1S are configured. The illustration below shows the jumper link
settings for up to 32 cards in a single system. When two cards have the same link settings, their order is
determined by the PCI bus:
DirectShow
If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks.exe. This program will update the
existing input names used by the windows DirectShow interface.
To run the dplinks program open the Run by clicking on Start/Run and type dplinks and then press Enter.
The program will run, however no notifications are displayed.
Firmware Upgrades
The VisionSD4+1/SD4+1S card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning
the card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the Vision-
SD4+1/SD4+1S. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade
application.
In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process (e.g. System power outage)
it is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system, temporarily removing LK1
then powering up the system with the link removed. Once the system has rebooted, replace the LK1 link
(whilst the system is powered up) and restart the firmware upgrade process.
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Indicates link fitted
Indicates Link not fitted