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IDS peak 2.8.0 / uEye+ firmware 3.33

With ids_ipconfig you can query and configure the network settings of the cameras.

hint_info

You can also configure the IP address and other network settings using the graphical interface of IDS peak Cockpit.

Listing all cameras

You can list all connected cameras. Cameras can be listed twice, e.g. if you have installed two compatible transport layers (TL model name) on your system.

Full command

Short command

Additional parameters

--list-devices

-L

none

> ids_ipconfig -L
List of GigE Vision devices:
 
MAC address       | Model               | Serial       | User defined name  | TL model name
                 |                     |              |                    |
00:1b:a2:20:1f:57 | GV-504xCP-C         | 4103272677   | myCamera1          | IDS GenICam Producer (GEVK)

hint_info

If your camera is listed twice, use the interactive mode to change its IP configuration or use a cti selection method.

Camera selection methods

Method

Full command

Short command

Additional parameters

Short command example

Serial number

--device-by-serial

-s

The camera's serial number.

Wildcard possible, e.g. *2677

ids_ipconfig.exe -s 4103272677

MAC address

--device-by-mac

-m

The camera's MAC address.

Wildcard possible, e.g. *1f:57

ids_ipconfig.exe -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57

DeviceUserID

--device-by-user-name

-u

The camera's DeviceUserID.

Use colons if your DeviceUserID contains spaces.

Wildcard possible, e.g. *Camera*

ids_ipconfig.exe -u myCamera1

Printing all information for a selected camera

You can print all information for a selected camera. Select the camera either by serial number, MAC address or by your custom DeviceUserID. If you have only one camera connected the selection can be skipped.

Full command

Short command

Additional parameters

--print-info

-P

e.g. Camera selection method

Camera selection method

Short command example

Serial number

ids_ipconfig.exe -P -s 4103272677

MAC address

ids_ipconfig.exe -P -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57

DeviceUserID

ids_ipconfig.exe -P -u myCamera1

>ids_ipconfig -P -s *2677
Id:                       IDS/GV-504xCP-C/4103272677
Model:                    GV-504xCP-C
Vendor:                   IDS
Serial:                   4103272677
User-defined-name:        myCamera1
Access status:            ReadWrite (1)
Network info:
 Current IP:             169.254.193.120
 Current Netmask:        255.255.  0.  0
 Current Gateway:          0.  0.  0.  0
TL Info:
 TL Model Name:          IDS GenICam Producer (GEVK)
Network settings:
 Persistent IP:          enabled
   IP:                   169.254.193.120
   Netmask:              255.255.  0.  0
   Gateway:                0.  0.  0.  0
 DHCP:                   disabled

Interactive mode

If you start ids_ipconfig in interactive mode, you are guided step-by-step through the configuration.

Full command

Short command

Additional parameters

--interactive

not available

none

> ids_ipconfig --interactive
#------------------------------------------------------------------#
|                          IDS IP Config                           |
|                       Copyright 2017-2021                        |
|               IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH               |
#------------------------------------------------------------------#
 
IDS GigE Vision IP Configuration Tool
 
 
 
Selected device:
 MAC address:    00:1b:a2:20:1f:57
 IP:             169.254.193.120
 Model:          GV-504xCP-C
 Serial:         4103272677
 TL model name:  IDS GenICam Producer (GEVK)
 
Device ip in interface subnet [169.254.0.0/255.255.0.0]. Skip force ip.
 
Current network settings:
 Persistent IP:          enabled
   IP:                   169.254.193.120
   Netmask:              255.255.  0.  0
   Gateway:                0.  0.  0.  0
 DHCP:                   disabled
 
Use persistent ip [y/n]: y
IP: : 169.254.193.121
Netmask: : 255.255.0.0
Gateway: : 0.0.0.0
 
New network settings:
 Persistent IP:          enabled
   IP:                   169.254.193.121
   Netmask:              255.255.  0.  0
   Gateway:                0.  0.  0.  0
 DHCP:                   disabled
 
Write to device [y/n]: y
 
Writing network settings...Done.
Updated device network settings:
 Persistent IP:          enabled
   IP:                   169.254.193.121
   Netmask:              255.255.  0.  0
   Gateway:                0.  0.  0.  0
 DHCP:                   disabled
 
Reboot device? [y/n]: y
 
   Note that the device may need some time for the reboot procedure.
   It will not be detected by the discovery procedure until the reboot procedure is completed.
Rebooting device now. It may be unavailable for few seconds.
 
Quit? [y/n]: y

Assigning a persistent IP

Full command

Short command

Additional parameters

--persistent-settings

-p

-i: persistent IP address that you want to set

-n: subnet mask

-g: gateway

---enable-persistent-ip

Camera selection method

Short command example

Serial number

ids_ipconfig.exe -p -s 4103272677 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip

MAC address

ids_ipconfig.exe -p -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip

DeviceUserID

ids_ipconfig.exe -p -u myCamera1 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip

>ids_ipconfig.exe -p -s *2677 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip
Previous device network settings:
 Persistent IP:          disabled
   IP:                   169.254.193.119
   Netmask:              255.255.  0.  0
   Gateway:                0.  0.  0.  0
 DHCP:                   disabled
Writing network settings...Done.
Updated device network settings:
 Persistent IP:          enabled
   IP:                   169.254.193.120
   Netmask:              255.255.  0.  0
   Gateway:                0.  0.  0.  0
 DHCP:                   disabled

Enabling DHCP

Full command

Short command

Additional parameters

--enable-dhcp

not available

e.g. Camera selection method

Camera selection method

Short command example

Serial number

ids_ipconfig.exe --enable-dhcp -s 4103272677

MAC address

ids_ipconfig.exe --enable-dhcp -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57

DeviceUserID

ids_ipconfig.exe --enable-dhcp -u myCamera1

>ids_ipconfig.exe -p -u myCamera1 -i 169.254.193.120 --enable-persistent-ip
Previous device network settings:
 Persistent IP:          disabled
   IP:                   169.254.193.119
   Netmask:              255.255.  0.  0
   Gateway:                0.  0.  0.  0
 DHCP:                   disabled
Writing network settings...Done.
Updated device network settings:
 Persistent IP:          enabled
   IP:                   169.254.193.120
   Netmask:              255.255.  0.  0
   Gateway:                0.  0.  0.  0
 DHCP:                   disabled

Force IP

With "Force IP", you can temporarily set the IP connection. This configuration is valid until you set a new configuration or the camera reboots (power cycle).

Full command

Short command

Additional parameters

--force-addr

-F

-i: persistent IP address that you want to set (mandatory)

-n: subnet mask

-g: gateway

Camera selection method

Short command example

Serial number

ids_ipconfig.exe -F -s 4103272677 -i 169.254.193.120

MAC address

ids_ipconfig.exe -F -m 00:1b:a2:20:1f:57 -i 169.254.193.120

DeviceUserID

ids_ipconfig.exe -F -u myCamera1 -i 169.254.193.120

>ids_ipconfig.exe -F -s *2677 -i 169.254.193.120
Force addresses:
 IP:                     169.254.193.120
 Netmask:                255.255.  0.  0
 Gateway:                  0.  0.  0.  0
Done

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