ibaCapture is a video capture system designed for recording video from multiple cameras simultaneously. It can be connected to ibaPDA, which allows synchronized recording of video and measured data.

This synchronized connection of image information and measured data allows recognizing relations between process and measurement and significantly improves the quality of data analysis.

In addition to video images, it is also possible to integrate output images from ibaVision programs as well as images from HMI stations using virtual cameras. Up to 64 cameras of various types can now be operated with each ibaCapture Server.

User management can be integrated in Active Directory so users and passwords can be administered centrally.

Note
	ibaCapture v5.0 is supported from ibaPDA version 6.36.6 and higher. For replaying videos in analyses, ibaAnalyzer version 5.20.3 or higher is required. There can be other dependencies for higher versions and certain functions. For this, see the version history "versions_cam.htm", which can be found in the installation directory.

The ibaCapture functions are enabled by activating a license key (USB dongle or soft license).

The ibaCapture Server and the ibaPDA Server communicate via a TCP/IP or UDP connection. Multiple ibaCapture Servers can be used simultaneously for video recording.

The video files are stored in a special format and can only be viewed with ibaCapture Manager, ibaPDA, ibaQPanel or ibaAnalyzer. However, it is possible to export individual sequences to MP4 files or extract measured data together with video data into DAT files.

Note
	For detailed information about requirements and handling of GigE cameras, refer to the manual ibaCapture GigE.