1. DD_52XWIN9X00_521.zip Driver
2. Readme.txt File Contents

Readme.txt Driver File Contents (DD_52XWIN9X00_521.zip)

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README FOR SOFTWARE/VERSION:  
Driver Release 521

FOR PCO PRODUCT/VERSION:
PCO PCI-Interface-Board 520xP  
PCO PCI-Interface-Board 525xP

DESCRIPTION:
This packages includes the sensicam.inf file to install the driver to your system.
It copies files and creates the neccessary registry entries.
Windows98/ME is not supported from this version. 

WINDOWS2000/XP:
Files:
 sennt.sys    is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32\drivers
 senntcam.dll is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32
 sencam.dll   is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32
 sen_dic.dll  is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32
 sen_nof.dll  is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32
 sen_nol.dll  is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32
 sen_qel.dll  is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32
 sen_qff.dll  is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32
 sen_ti.dll   is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32
 pb525002.bit is copied to "SYSDIR"\system32
Registry:
 HKLM\system\CurrentControlSet\Services\sennt 


The system driver files sennt.sys for Windows2000 are the primary interface to the Hardware
of the PCO PCI-Interface-Board 520xP or PCO PCI-Interface-Board 525xP.
The file pb525002.bit include the bitstream for the FPGA on the PCO PCI-Interface-Board 525xP board.
The file senntcam.dll include a comfortable software interface to all applications.
The files sen_dic.dll,sen_nof.dll,sen_nol,sen_ti,sen_qff and sen_qel.dll include the camera dialogs for
the different camera types.


CONTENTS:

Archive File Name: DD_52XWIN2KXP_521.zip

Files Included                  Size          Date            Time

..\
      README.TXT     (This file)
  SEN_DIC             DLL      118.784     19.09.2006       17:18
  SEN_NOF             DLL      122.880     19.09.2006       17:18
  SEN_NOL             DLL      118.784     19.09.2006       17:18
  SEN_QEL             DLL      131.072     19.09.2006       17:19
  SEN_QFF             DLL      118.784     19.09.2006       17:19
  SEN_TI              DLL      122.880     19.09.2006       17:19
  SENAPP              DLL      110.592     19.09.2006       17:06
  SENCAM              DLL      327.680     19.09.2006       17:06
  SENNTCAM            DLL      471.040     19.09.2006       17:07
  SENSICAM            INF        3.270     20.09.2006       11:55
  SENNT               SYS      101.428     12.07.2002       13:56
  PB525002            BIT       69.972     05.02.2001       12:11


Installation Instructions:

Copy the DD_52XWIN_521.zip to a distinct directory (e.g. PCO52X). 
Unzip the file.

If you have Windows 2000 or XP installed, the computer should automatically recognize
the new hardware and request you to insert the driver installation disk.

1.  Select the above directory (e.g. PCO52X) with the hardware driver.
3.  Verify the selection of the file 'sensicam.inf'.
4.  The necessary drivers will be installed now..
5.  Reboot your computer..
6.  You are now ready to install a camera control software.

In case of Windows2000 or XP you will get a message box 'Digital Signature not found'. Press the 'Yes'
button to continue installation.


REGISTRY KEYS:

WINDOWS NT/2000/XP
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\sennt]
"DisplayName"="PCO PCI InterfaceBoard 52x_xP"
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"Start"=dword:00000002
"Type"=dword:00000001
"Group"=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\sennt\Devices]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\sennt\Parameters]
"Startlog"=dword:00000000
"Binfile"="C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\pb525002.bit"
"Logfile"="C:\WINNT\sen_drv.log"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\PCO\Buffers]
"EnableWorkingSet"=dword:00000000
"EnableLock"=dword:00000000


VERSION HISTORY:

Version 509
support of PCO PCI-Interface-Board 525xP
installation for WINDOWS2000

Version 509
support of SensiCam QE added

WINDOWS NT/2000
DMA memory allocation problem fixed
You can manage the behaviour of memory allocation of the camera-driver
(used from SensiControl-Program and/or SDK) with registry keys in
 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\PCO\Buffers]
You can enable logging of the starting process of the system-driver with registry keys in
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\sennt\Parameters]
You can enable logging of the camera-driver with registry keys in 
 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\PCO\Camera Settings X\Log]
For additional notes regarding these registry keys see PCO website.

Version 510
driver Start type changed 

Version 511
new interface sencam.dll
support of SensiCam QUAD added

Version 512
start-error in sencam WIN98/ME fixed
double_click in LUT-Windows calls Auto-Color res. Auto_BW functions

Version 513
new Camera Mode's/CCD's included
error in hw-trigger start in simultaneous mode fixed

Version 514
error in cycle mode fastshutter camera fixed

Version 515
new cameara sensicam em included
correct cameratyp display in qe-dialog
new COC generation for simultaneous mode 

Version 516
startup error with Sensicam QEF and QED fixed

Version 517
new readout (better vertical binning) with Sensicam EM

Version 518
bugfix senntcam, sen95cam thread synchronisation structure boardval 

Version 519
bugfix dicam_pro single trigger (senntcam, sen95cam, sencam)
dialog sensicam em vbinning with bracket for not selectable values 

Version 521
new Camera CCD's (UV) included
bugfix set_coc and test_coc for all modes, which use BNC plug as exposure output 
bugfix test_coc FASTSHUTTER set time to 1ms if no exposure time value is in string



KNOWN BUGS
When update is done from a previous installation
files sen_qel and sen_qff may not be copied into the system directory.
These files are used only with SensiCam QE and SensiCam QUAD cameras.
If you need this file, either copy the file by yourself or
do a new hardware installation after deleting the correct 
*.inf file in the appropriate Windows directory.
   


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