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Dalsa X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 - User Manual

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DALSA 7075 Place Robert-Joncas, Suite 142 St-Laurent, Quebec, H4M 2Z2 Canada
http://www.imaging.com
*OC-X4CM-PUSR0*
X64 Xcelera-CL PX4
User's Manual
Edition 1.10
Part number OC-X4CM-PUSR0

Table of Contents

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Dalsa X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDalsa
ModelX64 Xcelera-CL PX4
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Overview

Product Part Numbers

Lists part numbers for X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 boards and software.

X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Software

Details about Sapera LT Library and Sapera Processing Library.

X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Cables & Accessories

Lists available cables and optional accessories for the board.

About the X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Frame Grabber

Series Key Features

Highlights main features like Camera Link support, FFC, Bayer decoding.

User Programmable Configurations

Explains how to select firmware for different modes.

ACUPlus: Acquisition Control Unit

Describes the acquisition controller, pixel packer, and time base generator.

DTE: Intelligent Data Transfer Engine

Explains the data transfer engine for fast, reliable image transfers.

PCI Express x4 Interface

Details the board's compatibility with PCI Express x4 and x8 slots.

Advanced Controls Overview

Covers visual indicators, event synchronization, and communication ports.

About the Optional X-I;O Module

Introduces the X-I/O module for additional I/O signals.

Development Software Overview

Sapera++ LT Library

Powerful library for image acquisition and control, includes CamExpert.

Sapera Processing Library

C++ classes for image processing and analysis.

Installing X64 Xcelera-CL PX4

Warning! (Grounding Instructions)

Emphasizes static discharge procedures before hardware installation.

Upgrading Sapera or any Board Driver

Steps for uninstalling and installing new Sapera or driver versions.

Sapera LT Library Installation

Procedure for installing the Sapera LT Development Library.

Installing X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Hardware and Driver

Guide for installing the board and its driver in Windows systems.

X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Firmware Loader

Explains automatic and manual firmware update processes.

Troubleshooting Installation Problems

General guidance for resolving installation issues.

Symptoms: X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Does Not Grab

Resolving issues with image acquisition and zero frame rate.

CamExpert Quick Start

Interfacing Cameras with CamExpert

Guide to using CamExpert for camera configuration and parameter entry.

CamExpert Example with a Monochrome Camera

Demonstrates CamExpert usage with a monochrome camera.

CamExpert Demonstration and Test Tools

Overview of CamExpert's features for testing and calibration.

Camera Types & Files Applicable to the X64 Xcelera-CL PX4

Supported camera types and available configuration files.

Overview of Sapera Acquisition Parameter Files (*.ccf or *.cca;*.cvi)

Explains the different Sapera parameter file types and their usage.

Camera Interfacing Check List

A checklist for ensuring proper camera interfacing with CamExpert.

Using the Flat Field Correction Tool

X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Flat Field Support

Details board support for real-time Flat Field Correction.

Loading the Required Camera File

Steps to load the correct camera configuration file for FFC.

Flat Field Correction Calibration Procedure

Process for calibrating Flat Field Correction using reference images.

Flat Field Calibration Window

Explains the three-step process in the FFC calibration window.

Using Flat Field Correction

How to enable and use Flat Field Correction in CamExpert.

Using the Bayer Filter Tool

Bayer Filter White Balance Calibration Procedure

Steps for calibrating white balance for Bayer filter cameras.

Using the Bayer Filter

How Sapera applications use Bayer filter calibration data.

X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Reference

Full Block Diagram

Simplified block diagram of the X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 board architecture.

Acquisition Timing

Explains timing signals like PCLK, LVAL, FVAL, and blanking periods.

Line Trigger Source Selection for Linescan Applications

How to select line trigger sources for linescan cameras.

Shaft Encoder Interface Timing

Details on using shaft encoder inputs for synchronization and line capture.

Virtual Frame_Reset for Linescan Cameras

How FRAME_RESET signal controls virtual frame buffer storage.

Acquisition Methods

Overview of various camera trigger, reset, integration, and strobe methods.

Supported Events

Lists acquisition and transfer events monitored by the system.

LUT Availability

Table detailing X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 output LUT availability.

Supporting Non-Standard CameraLink Cameras

Information on interfacing cameras with non-standard CameraLink formats.

X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Supported Parameters

Lists Sapera capabilities and parameters supported by the board.

Technical Specifications

X64 Xcelera-CL PX4 Board Specifications

Dimensions, digital video input/controls, scanning, resolution, pixel clock.

Host System Requirements

PCI Express slot requirements and supported operating systems.

EMI Certifications

Compliance with FCC and CE standards for electromagnetic interference.

Connector and Switch Locations

Diagram showing board layout and location of connectors and switches.

Connector and Switch Specifications

Detailed specifications for board connectors, switches, and LEDs.

Camera Link Interface

Overview of Camera Link technology, data ports, and signals.

Appendix: X-I;O Module Option

X-I;O Module Overview

Introduction to the X-I/O module's capabilities and connections.

X-I;O Module Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the X-I/O module.

X-I;O Module External Connections to the DB37

Information on assembling interface cables for DB37 connections.

TTL Output in NPN Mode: Electrical Details

Electrical specifications for NPN configured TTL outputs.

TTL Output in PNP Mode: Electrical Details

Electrical specifications for PNP configured TTL outputs.

Opto-coupled Input: Electrical Details

Electrical specifications for the opto-coupled inputs.

TTL Input Electrical Details

Electrical details for the software configurable TTL inputs.

X-I;O Module Sapera Interface

Using Sapera for X-I/O module configuration and control.

Using Sapera LT General I;O Demo

Guide to using the Sapera LT General I/O demo program.

DALSA Contact Information

Sales Information

Contact details for DALSA sales, including web and email addresses.

Technical Support

Glossary of Terms

Bandwidth

Measure of data transfer capacity.

CAM

Sapera camera file using CCA extension for camera parameters.

Firmware

Software stored in nonvolatile memory on the board.

Frame buffer

Memory area to hold a frame of image data.

Grab

Acquiring an image frame using a frame grabber.

Pixel

Picture Element, a digital sample of analog video signal.

Scatter Gather

Host memory for buffers, virtually contiguous but physically scattered.

VIC

Sapera camera parameter file using CVI extension.

Index

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