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Matrox 4Sight EV6 User Manual

Matrox 4Sight EV6
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Matrox 4Sight EV6
Installation and Hardware Reference
Manual no. Y11469-101-0110
June 22, 2021

Table of Contents

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Matrox 4Sight EV6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Operating SystemWindows 10 IoT Enterprise
Power Supply24 VDC
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
CertificationsCE, FCC, RoHS
RAMUp to 32 GB
GigE Ports4
USB Ports4 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0
Video Outputs2 DisplayPort
Ethernet4 x Gigabit Ethernet

Summary

Before You Begin

Overview

Describes the Matrox 4Sight EV6 as an industrial computer for processing, display, and image capture.

Operating System

Details the use of Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise and its licensing terms.

Matrox Imaging Software

Explains the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) and related software products for image analysis.

Power Management and Temperature Control

Details ACPI and Intel SpeedStep for power and thermal management.

Inspecting the Matrox 4Sight EV6 Package

Lists standard items included in the Matrox 4Sight EV6 package for verification.

Additional Components

Describes optional components available for purchase to enhance the unit's functionality.

General Warnings and Symbols

Explains important safety precautions and meanings of symbols for safe operation.

Manual Overview

Provides a summary of the manual's content and guidance on obtaining technical support.

Getting Started with Your Matrox 4Sight EV6 Unit

Operating for the First Time

Step-by-step instructions for initial operation and setup of the Matrox 4Sight EV6 unit.

Turning Off the Unit

Describes the procedures for safely shutting down and rebooting the unit.

Custom Power Supply Cable

Guides on how to adapt a closed-wire power supply cable into an open-wire version.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Details connecting various devices to the unit's front and back panel connectors.

Networking Connections

Explains how to connect the Matrox 4Sight EV6 to a local area network (LAN).

Using PoE Devices

Instructions on enabling and using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) for powering external devices.

Auxiliary I/O Interface

Describes the 16 isolated industrial auxiliary signals for inputs and outputs.

Migrating from Matrox 4Sight GPm

Considerations for migrating I/O connections from a GPm unit to the EV6 unit.

Connecting to Auxiliary Input Signals

Details interfacing devices with the unit's auxiliary input signals for data acquisition.

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

Explains the function and location of the 14 clearly-labeled LEDs indicating unit status.

Adding Devices to Matrox 4Sight EV6

Overview of Internal Connectors

Highlights M.2 and SATA connectors for hardware additions like mass storage.

Removing Chassis Cover

Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove the unit's chassis cover for hardware access.

Connecting Mass Storage Devices

Instructions for installing additional HDD or SSD devices using SATA connectors.

Replacing M.2 Mass Storage

Procedure for replacing the pre-installed M.2 mass storage device.

Hardware Glossary

Glossary Terms

Defines technical terms used throughout the Matrox 4Sight EV6 documentation.

Technical Reference

Summary of Specifications

Summarizes the Matrox 4Sight EV6 motherboard, CPU, RAM, and connectors.

Mass Storage Details

Details the M.2 SSD and SATA data connectors for mass storage expansion.

Chassis and Dimensions

Provides information on the unit's fanless design, mounting options, and physical dimensions.

Environmental Specifications

Lists operating temperature, humidity, and environmental requirements for reliable operation.

Electrical Specifications

Details voltage, current, and power consumption specifications critical for unit operation.

Auxiliary Signal Specs

Provides operating voltage and current details for auxiliary input and output signals.

Front Panel Connectors

Details the pinout and specifications for front panel connectors like USB, Ethernet, and DVI.

Back Panel Connectors

Details the pinout and specifications for back panel connectors like I/O, COM, audio, and power.

Internal Connector Pinouts

Lists and describes internal connectors on the motherboard, including M.2, SATA, and recovery.

Operating System Recovery

OS Configuration Utility

Details utilities for capturing, backing up, and restoring the unit's operating system.

Windows Out-Of-Box-Experience (OOBE)

Explains the initial Windows customization steps performed upon first startup.

Capturing OS for Deployment

Guides on creating a master OS image for deploying to multiple units.

OS Backup Procedure

Details creating an OS backup .wim file for restoring changes to a specific unit.

Making a Rescue USB Key

Instructions for creating a bootable USB key for system recovery and OS restore.

Restoring Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

Procedure to restore the operating system partition using backup files or factory settings.

Migrating Auxiliary I/O Connections

Overview of I/O Migration

Discusses considerations for migrating auxiliary I/O from GPm to EV6 units.

Implications of I/O Changes

Outlines the electrical specification changes between GPm and EV6 isolated I/O.

Migrating Output to Sinking Device

Details migrating auxiliary outputs to sinking devices requiring pull-up resistors.

Migrating Input to Sinking Device

Guides on migrating auxiliary inputs to sinking devices with pull-up resistors.

Migrating Input to Sourcing Device

Explains migrating auxiliary inputs to sourcing devices that use series/parallel resistors.

Listing of Matrox 4Sight EV6 Units

Key Feature Changes

Lists key feature changes for different versions and revisions of Matrox 4Sight EV6 units.

Acknowledgments

UART Copyright Information

Provides copyright notice for the UART design used on the Matrox 4Sight EV6 unit.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Compliance Statement

States compliance with FCC Rules Part 15 for Class A digital devices.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Statement

States compliance with Class A limits for radio noise emission.

EU Notice (European Union)

Warns about potential radio interference from Class A products in domestic environments.

WEEE Directive Information

Provides European user information regarding waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling.

Limited Warranty