Hardware Requirements
COMPUTER & OPERATING SYSTEM | ||||
Windows | Linux x86 | Linux ARMv7 | Linux ARMv8 | |
Processor | Intel i5 or better | Intel i5 or better | ARMv7 (32-bit) | ARMv8 (64-bit) |
Memory | 4 GB recommended | 4GB recommended | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Hard Drive Space | 150 MB | 150 MB | 50 MB | 50 MB |
For information on supported interfaces for our USB, USB3, GigE and 1394A cameras, see: Supported Camera Interfaces
Laptop Computers
Because of the specialized hardware configurations of laptop computers, they may require additional installation considerations:
A graphics card with at least 64 MB of video memory. – Most new laptops aimed at gaming, video/DVD display or multi-media should be adequate.
For FireWire cameras:
A built-in interface port, or a preinstalled CardBus card slot and a interface CardBus adapter card (as appropriate for the camera model).
An external 12 V DC power supply – Although certain laptop models may be able to provide power to the camera via the FireWire bus, it is more likely that the system will require an external power supply for the camera. (Note: A four-pin FireWire connector cannot provide power to the camera, nor can a CardBus adapter card provide sufficient power).
Operating System
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Version | FireWire Cameras | GigE Cameras | USB 2.0 Cameras | USB 3.0 Cameras |
Windows 11 | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows 10 32-bit or 64-bit | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Windows Vista | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
Windows XP | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
Windows 2000 | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported |
Service Packs are available for download from the Microsoft Web Site, http://www.microsoft.com/
** Please note, our Capture BE software for our PL-S621 camera is only compatible up to Windows XP
Linux
Linux Version | FireWire | GigE | USB2.0 | USB3.0 |
PC running Ubuntu v16.04, v18.04, v20.04, v22.04 64-bit | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
ARMv7 platform running Ubuntu v16.04, v18.04 32-bit | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
ARMv8 platform running Ubuntu, v16.04, v18.04, v20.04, v22.04 64-bit | Not Supported | Not Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
Note: Support for PL-X GigE Cameras was added in v3.0 of the Linux SDK.
Macintosh
Pixelink does not provide support for Mac OS X.