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Xti
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-
CL
MX4
User
's Ma
nual
Xti
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-
CL MX
4 Refer
ence
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51
Xtium
-
CL
MX4
Reference
Block Di
agram
Host PCI Express X4 (or greater)
Slot
DTE
Data-Transfer-Engine
with OLUT
PCI Express Gen
2 X4 Controller
Data
X
tium-CL MX4
Simplified Block Diagram
Data
Control
Data
ACU-
Plus
SDR26 #
1
Data
SerDes
Receiver
CC1
CC
2
CC
3
CC4
TX
RX
CLK
4
FVAL
LVAL
DVAL
SPARE
2
Data
&
Grab Controls
LVDS
Drivers and
Receiver
UART #1
Time Base
SDR26 #
2
CLK
4
Twisted Pairs
Data
SerDes
Receiver
CLK
FVAL
LVAL
DVAL
SPARE
Twisted Pairs
2
Data &
Grab Controls
CLK
4
Data
SerDes
Receiver
CLK
FVAL
LVAL
DVAL
SPARE
Twisted Pairs
2
Data
&
Grab Controls
CLK
4
RX
TX
Control
Dual Shaft Encoder
I
/
O Contr
ol
l
e
r
12V
500
mA/reset
Power Out
Gnd
Indicators
LEDs
Camera On/Grab On
Acquisition
Status Indicator 1
Acquisition Status Indicator 2
Camera On/Grab On
Frame Buffer and
DMA table Memory
(512 MB
)
Opto-coupled
Quad Trigger
/
General Inputs
TTL
8
Strobe /
General Outputs
(4 on Rev A1)
RS-422
D1
Board Status
24
24
24
J
1 — DH60-27P
J
4 — 26-pin SHF-113-01
-L-
D-RA
* Caution — connect only to one,
never both
5V
100 mA/reset
Power Out
Gnd
Figure
12
:
Xtium
-
CL MX4
Model Block Diagr
am
52
54
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
J3: Camera Link Connector
3
Overview
9
Product Part Numbers
9
About the Xtium-CL MX4 Frame Grabber
10
Series Key Features
10
Supported Camera Link Configurations
10
User Programmable Configurations
11
Acuplus: Acquisition Control Unit
11
DTE: Intelligent Data Transfer Engine
12
PCI Express X4 Gen2 Interface
12
Advanced Controls Overview
12
Camera Link Communications Ports
12
External Event Synchronization
12
Quadrature Shaft Encoder
12
Visual Indicators
12
Development Software Overview
13
Sapera++ LT Library
13
Sapera Processing Library
13
Quick Start Setup & Installation
14
Installing Xtium-Cl Mx4
18
Warning! (Grounding Instructions)
18
Sapera LT Library & Xtium-CL MX4 Driver Installation
19
Installation Procedure
19
Teledyne DALSA Device Drivers
19
Xtium-CL MX4 Firmware Loader
20
Figure 1: Automatic Firmware Update
20
Firmware Update: Automatic Mode
20
Figure 2: Manual Firmware Update
21
Figure 3: Firmware Update Progress
21
Firmware Update: Manual Mode
21
Performing a Manual Firmware Update
21
Executing the Firmware Loader from the Start Menu
22
Figure 4: Start Menu Firmware Update Shortcut
22
Upgrading Sapera or Board Driver
23
Board Driver Upgrade Only
23
Upgrading both Sapera and Board Driver
23
Using the Camera Link Serial Control Port
24
COM Port Assignment
24
Figure 5: Sapera Configuration Program
24
Displaying Xtium-CL MX4 Board Information
25
Device Manager - Board Viewer
25
Figure 6: Board Information Via Device Manager
25
Information Field Description
26
Device Information Report
28
Figure 7: Device Manager File Menu Save Device Info Command
28
Configuring Sapera
29
Viewing Installed Sapera Servers
29
Increasing Contiguous Memory for Sapera Resources
29
Contiguous Memory for Sapera Messaging
30
Host Computer Frame Buffer Memory Limitations
30
Camexpert Quick Start
31
Figure 8: Camexpert Program
31
Interfacing Cameras with Cam Expert 29 Sapera Camera Configuration Files
33
Camera Files Distributed with Sapera
33
Camera Types & Files
33
Concepts and Differences between the Parameter Files
33
Overview of Sapera Acquisition Parameter Files (*.Ccf or *.Cca/*.CVI)
33
CCA File Details
34
CCF File Details
34
CVI File Details
34
Saving a Camera File
34
Camera Interfacing Check List
35
Figure 9: Saving a New Camera File (.Ccf)
35
Using Camexpert with Xtium-CL MX4
36
Basic Timing Category
37
Parameter Descriptions
37
Advanced Control Category
39
Parameter Descriptions
39
External Trigger Category
41
Parameter Descriptions
41
Parameter Descriptions
43
Using the Flat Field Correction Tool
45
Loading the Required Camera File
45
Set up Dark and Bright Acquisitions with the Histogram Tool
45
Verify a Dark Acquisition
45
Xtium-CL MX4 Flat Field Support
45
Verify a Bright Acquisition
46
Flat Field Calibration Window
47
Flat Field Correction Calibration Procedure
47
Using Flat Field Correction
48
Using the Bayer Filter Tool
49
Bayer Filter White Balance Calibration Procedure
49
Using the Bayer Filter
49
Sapera Demo Applications
50
Grab Demo Overview
50
Grab Demo Workspace Details
50
Using the Grab Demo
51
Server Selection
51
CCF File Selection
51
Figure 10: Grab Demo - Server Selection
51
Grab Demo Main Window
52
Figure 11: Grab Demo Main Window
52
Xtium-Cl Mx4 Reference
53
Block Diagram
53
Figure 12: Xtium-CL MX4 Model Block Diagram
53
Xtium-CL Flow Diagram
54
Figure 13: Xtium-CL MX4 Flow Diagram
54
Acquisition Timing
55
Figure 14: Acquisition Timing
55
Line Trigger Source Selection for Line Scan Applications
56
Parameter Values Specific to the Xtium-CL MX4
56
CVI/CCF File Parameters Used
56
Shaft Encoder Interface Timing
57
Dual Balanced Shaft Encoder RS-422 Inputs
57
Example Using any Encoder Input with Pulse-Drop Counter
57
Figure 15: Encoder Input with Pulse-Drop Counter
57
CVI/CCF File Parameters Used
58
Example Using Sequential Encoder Input
58
Figure 16: Using Shaft Encoder Direction Parameter
58
Virtual Frame Trigger for Line Scan Cameras
59
Virtual Frame Trigger Timing Diagrams
59
Synchronization Signals for a 10 Line Virtual Frame
59
Figure 17: Synchronization Signals for a 10 Line Virtual Frame
60
Figure 18: Line Scan, Fixed Frame, no Trigger
60
Figure 19: Line Scan, Fixed Frame, Edge Trigger
60
Synchronization Signals for Fixed Frame Length Acquisition
60
Figure 20: Line Scan, Fixed Frame, Level Trigger (Roll-Over to Next Frame)
61
Figure 21: Line Scan, Variable Frame, Edge Trigger (Active High Determines Frame Length)
61
Figure 22: Line Scan, Fixed Frame, Level Trigger ( Roll-Over)
61
Synchronization Signals for Variable Frame Length Acquisition
61
Sapera Acquisition Methods
63
Trigger to
63
Supported Events and Transfer Methods
64
Acquisition Events
64
Transfer Events
65
Supported Transfer Cycling Methods
66
Trigger Signal Validity
66
Output Lut Availability
67
Metadata: Theory of Operation
68
Metadata Data Structure
68
Flat Field Correction: Theory of Operation
69
Flat Field Correction Lists
69
Flat Field Correction Sets
70
Programming the Sets
70
Xtium-CL MX4 Specific Limitations
70
Xtium-CL MX4 Supported Parameters
71
Camera Related Capabilities
71
Camera Related Parameters
72
VIC Related Parameters
77
ACQ Related Parameters
82
Transfer Related Capabilities
83
Transfer Related Parameters
84
General Outputs #1: Related Capabilities (GIO Module #0)
84
General Outputs #1: Related Parameters (GIO Module #0)
84
General Inputs #1: Related Capabilities (GIO Module #1)
85
General Inputs #1: Related Parameters (GIO Module #1)
85
Bidirectional General I/Os: Related Capabilities (GIO Module #2)
85
Bidirectional General I/Os: Related Parameters (GIO Module #2)
85
Sapera Servers & Resources
86
Servers and Resources
86
Windows Embedded 7 Installation
87
Technical Specifications
88
Xtium-CL MX4 Board Specifications
88
Host System Requirements
90
Emi Certifications
91
Figure 23: EMI Certifications
91
Connector and Switch Locations
92
Xtium-CL MX4 Board Layout Drawing
92
Connector / LED Description List
92
Figure 24: Board Layout
92
Connector and Switch Specifications
93
Xtium-CL MX4 End Bracket Detail
93
Figure 25: End Bracket Details
93
Status LED Functional Description
94
J2: Camera Link Connector 2
96
Camera Link Camera Control Signal Overview
97
Figure 26: Camexpert - Camera Link Controls
97
J1: External Signals Connector (Female DH60-27P)
98
J4: Internal I/O Signals Connector (26-Pin SHF-113-01-L-D-RA)
98
Xtium-CL MX4 Rev. A2
98
Xtium-CL MX4 Rev. A1
99
Figure 27: General Inputs Electrical Diagram
100
Note 1: General Inputs / External Trigger Inputs Specifications
100
Figure 28: External Trigger Input Validation & Delay
101
Block Diagram: Connecting External Drivers to General Inputs on J1 or J4
102
Figure 29:Rev A2: External Signals Connection Diagram
102
External Driver Electrical Requirements
103
Figure 30:Rev A1: External Signals Connection Diagram
103
Figure 31: General Outputs Electrical Diagram
104
Note 2: General Outputs /Strobe Output Specifications
104
Block Diagram: Connecting External Receivers to the General Outputs
105
Figure 32:Rev A2: Output Signals Connection Diagram
105
External Receiver Electrical Requirements
106
Figure 33:Rev A1: Output Signals Connection Diagram
106
Figure 34: RS-422 Shaft Encoder Input Electrical Diagram
107
Note 3: RS-422 Shaft Encoder Input Specifications
107
Figure 35:External RS-422 Signals Connection Diagram
108
Note 3.1: Interfacing to an RS-422 Driver Output
108
Figure 36: Interfacing TTL to RS-422 Shaft Encoder Inputs
109
Note 3.2: Interfacing to a TTL (also Called Push-Pull) Output
109
Note 3.3: Interfacing to a Line Driver (also Called Open Emitter) Output
109
Note 3.4: Interfacing to an Open Collector Output
110
J5: Multi-Board Sync / Bi-Directional General I/Os
110
Configuration Via Sapera Application Programming
110
Hardware Preparation
110
Configuration Via Sapera Camexpert
111
J7: Power Connector
112
DC Power Details
112
Differences between Rev A1 and Rev A2
112
Cables & Accessories
113
DH40-27S Cable to Blunt End (OR-YXCC-27BE2M1, Rev B1)
113
Figure 37: DH60-27P Cable No. OR-YXCC-27BE2M1 Detail
113
Figure 38: Photo of Cable OR-YXCC-27BE2M1
113
DH40-27S Connector Kit for Custom Wiring
114
Figure 39: OR-YXCC-H270000 Custom Wiring Kit
114
Cable Assemblies for I/O Connector J4
115
Figure 40: I/O Cable #OR-YXCC-TIOF120
115
Teledyne DALSA I/O Cable (Part #OR-YXCC-TIOF120)
115
Third Party I/O Cables for J4
115
Board Sync Cable Assembly OR-YXCC-BSYNC40
116
Figure 41: Photo of Cable OR-YXCC-BSYNC40
116
Power Cable Assembly OR-YXCC-PWRY00
117
Figure 42: Photo of Cable Assembly OR-YXCC-PWRY00
117
Camera Link Interface
118
Camera Link Overview
118
Rights and Trademarks
118
Data Port Summary
118
Camera Signal Summary
119
Video Data
119
Camera Controls
119
Communication
119
Camera Link Cable Manufacturer Contact Information
119
Appendix A: Silent Installation
120
Silent Mode Installation
120
Creating a Response File
120
Running a Silent Mode Installation
120
Silent Mode Uninstall
121
Creating a Response File
121
Running a Silent Mode Uninstall
121
Silent Mode Installation Return Code
121
Installation Setup with Corapplauncher.exe
121
Custom Driver Installation Using Install.ini
122
Creating the Install.ini File
122
Figure 43: Create an Install.ini File
122
Run the Installation Using Install.ini
122
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Installation Problems
123
Overview
123
Problem Type Summary
123
First Step: Check the Status LED
123
Possible Installation Problems
124
Possible Functional Problems
124
Troubleshooting Procedures
125
Diagnostic Tool Overview
125
Diagnostic Tool Main Window
125
Figure 44: Diagnostic Tool Main Window
125
Diagnostic Tool Self Test Window
126
Figure 45: Diagnostic Tool Self Test Window
126
Diagnostic Tool Live Monitoring Window
127
Checking for PCI Bus Conflicts
127
Figure 46: PCI Diagnostic Tool Live Monitoring Window
127
Figure 47: PCI Diagnostic Program
128
Figure 48: PCI Diagnostic Program - PCI Bus Info
128
Windows Device Manager
129
BSOD (Blue Screen) Following a Board Reset
129
Figure 49: Using Windows Device Manager
129
Sapera and Hardware Windows Drivers
130
Recovering from a Firmware Update Error
130
Driver Information Via the Device Manager Program
131
Figure 50: Board Firmware Version
131
Teledyne DALSA Log Viewer
132
On-Board Image Memory Requirements for Acquisitions
132
Dual Camera Input Configuration
132
Symptoms: Camexpert Detects no Boards
133
Troubleshooting Procedure
133
Symptoms: Xtium-CL MX4 Does Not Grab
133
Symptoms: Card Grabs Black
133
Symptoms: Card Acquisition Bandwidth Is Less than Expected
134
Figure 51: PCI Diagnostic - Checking the BUS Master Bit
134
Symptoms: Pocl Does Not Power the Camera
135
Figure 52: Camexpert Pocl Parameter
135
Figure 53: Camexpert Video Status Bar
135
Contact Information
136
Sales Information 134 Technical Support
136
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