Quick Start: Coastal BPC - BoostPower Comms
Required Components | ||
SubC Rayfin Coastal | SubC BPC Unit | MCIL2F BPC Test Cable |
Windows PC | 9Amp AC-DC power supply w/ Buccaneer connector | IP67 rated Ethernet cable |
Router or Ethernet network | USB stick with Rayfin Control Software and QC docs | Optional LEDs, lasers and cables |
Ensure the software is installed by following this section: Software Install - ROM and Firmware update process
Connect the MCIL2F BPC Test Cable to the BPC Unit and to the back of the Rayfin BPC
Connect the IP67 Ethernet Cable to BPC Unit and connect the opposite end of the Ethernet router
Connect Interface Cable to the network or a router with DHCP. The Windows PC or tablet has to be on the same network as the Rayfin
Connect the LEDs and/or Lasers (if using) to the Rayfin with the MCIL5M cables
Connect the AC-DC power supply (24V) to BPC Unit
Turn on the BPC Unit. Monitor the voltage, it should be >= 11.5VDC
The Rayfin will take 40 seconds to boot. It may take a few extra seconds for the router to register the camera
Follow this section Ethernet Connection to connect to the camera from the Rayfin Control Software.
To ensure faster download speeds with BPC cameras, we recommend a Router or Switch with a wired connection to your PC. The mini router is provided for Only for bench testing.