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  • Page 1 UM-19133-B DT3162 Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 2 Second Edition Copyright © 2002 by Data Translation, Inc. March, 2002 All rights reserved. Information furnished by Data Translation, Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by Data Translation, Inc. for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Software........Viewing the DT3162 Documentation ..... .
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 4: Connecting Signals ..... . Connecting Signals to Connector J1......Using the EP332 Cable .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this Manual This manual describes how to get started using a DT3162 frame grabber board. Intended Audience This document is intended for engineers, scientists, technicians, or others responsible for setting up a DT3162 board to perform machine vision and/or image analysis operations. It is assumed that you have some familiarity with the operating characteristics of your video source.

  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Related Information Refer to the following documents for more information on using a DT3162 board: • The DT3162 User’s Manual (UM-19131). This manual (UM3162.PDF), included on the Imaging OMNI CD , describes the features of the DT3162 board in detail.

  • Page 7: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help Should you run into problems installing or using a DT3162 board, the Technical Support Department is available to provide technical assistance. Refer to Chapter 6 starting on page 43 for more information.
  • Page 8 About this Manual viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Overview

    Overview Key Features ..........Supported Software .

  • Page 10: Key Features

    Chapter 1 Key Features Key features of the DT3162 board are summarized as follows: • Operates on the 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI local bus interface; • Accepts up to three AC-coupled, multiplexed, monochrome, composite input sources; • Accepts RS-170/RS-343, CCIR, and variable-scan signal types, in software-selectable interlaced or noninterlaced (progressive scan) video formats.

  • Page 11: Supported Software

    • DT3162 Device Driver − This software is provided on the Imaging OMNI CD, which is shipped with the board. You must install this device driver to use a DT3162 board with any of the supported software packages or utilities. Refer to...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    • EP321 cable − A 2-meter integrated cable assembly that is shipped with the Camera Interface Module module. The EP321 cable attaches connector J1 on the DT3162 board to the VCP (Video Control Port) on the Camera Interface Module. • EP261 cable − A composite video cable assembly that attaches a composite video signal to a BNC connector on the Camera Interface Module or to a BNC connector from the EP332 cable.

  • Page 13: Getting Started Procedure

    The flow diagram shown in Figure 1 illustrates the steps needed to get started using the DT3162 board. This diagram is repeated in each chapter; the shaded area in the diagram shows you where you are in the getting started procedure.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Preparing To Use The Dt3162

    Installing the Software........Viewing the DT3162 Documentation ..... .
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Prepare to Use the DT3162 Board (this chapter) Install the Board and Configure the Device Driver (see Chapter 3 starting on page 15 Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter 4 starting on page Verify Board Operation (see...

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    Open the shipping box and carefully remove the DT3162 frame grabber board. CAUTION: Keep the DT3162 board in its protective antistatic bag until you are ready to configure and/or install it. Verify that the following items are present: • DT3162 frame grabber board, and •...

  • Page 18: Checking The System Requirements

    Chapter 2 Checking the System Requirements For reliable operation, your DT3162 board requires the following minimum system requirements: • Pentium III processor • At least one available PCI 32-bit, 33 MHz bus master expansion slot. • At least 128 MB of RAM.

  • Page 19: Installing The Software

    • DT3162 Device Driver, version 1.0 or greater. You can install these software components from the Imaging OMNI CD. To install the DT3162-related software from the Imaging OMNI CD, perform the following procedure: Note: Note that if the DirectX software on your computer is less than version 7.0, you are prompted to install the updated DirectX...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Click DT3162. If you do not have the proper version of DirectX installed on your system, you are prompted to install updated DirectX software, which is provided on the Imaging OMNI CD; afterwards, you must repeat steps 1 to 5. Otherwise, the InstallShield Wizard appears.

  • Page 21: Viewing The Dt3162 Documentation

    Preparing to Use the DT3162 Viewing the DT3162 Documentation The DT3162 documentation is installed if you select Typical in the installation procedure, described in the previous section. You can access these documents through the Data Translation, Inc\DT3162 program folder, or you can view the DT3162...
  • Page 22 View and/or print the PDF manual, then close Adobe Acrobat. Click Main Menu. Click View Documentation. 10. Click User’s Manuals. 11. Click DT3162. 12. View and/or print the PDF manual, then close Adobe Acrobat. 13. Click Main Menu. 14. Click View Documentation.

  • Page 23: Device Driver

    Installing the Board and Configuring the Device Driver Installing the Board ........Loading and Configuring the Device Driver .
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Prepare to Use the DT3162 Board (see Chapter 2 starting on page Install the Board and Configure the Device Driver (this chapter) Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter 4 starting on page Verify Board Operation (see Chapter 5 starting on page...

  • Page 25: Installing The Board

    Installing the Board and Configuring the Device Driver Installing the Board To install the board, you need to set up the computer, select an expansion slot, then insert the board into the computer, as described in the following sections. Setting up the Computer CAUTION: To prevent electrostatic damage that can occur when handling electronic equipment, use a ground strap or similar device when...

  • Page 26: Selecting An Expansion Slot

    Remove the cover plate from the selected expansion slot. Retain the screw that held it in place; you will use it later to install the board. Next, insert the DT3162 board in the expansion slot, as described in the next section. Inserting the DT3162 Board in the Computer...
  • Page 27 Rear of Computer DT3162 Board PCI Expansion Slot Bus Connector Figure 2: Inserting the DT3162 Board in the Computer Carefully lower the board into the PCI expansion slot using the card guide to properly align the board in the slot. When the bottom of the board contacts the bus connector, gently press down on the board until it clicks into place.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Secure the board in place at the rear panel of the system unit using the screw removed from the slot cover. Replace the cover and turn on the computer. When you are finished with this procedure, configure the device driver using the instructions in the next section.

  • Page 29: Loading And Configuring The Device Driver

    Click Finish. For all other operating systems, the driver is automatically loaded when you install the DT3162 software from the Imaging OMNI CD. Once the driver has been loaded, configure the DT3162 Device Driver through the DT3162 configuration dialog box. To access the DT3162 configuration dialog box, perform the following steps: Open the Control Panel.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 By default, the installation program selects the rs-170.ccf configuration file, which is the standard video format in the United States. If this configuration file does not match your video format, select the default configuration file to use, then click OK. The default configuration file for Europe is ccir.ccf.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: Connecting Signals

    Connecting Signals Connecting Signals to Connector J1......Connecting Signals to Connector J2 ..... . .
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Prepare to Use the DT3162 Board (see Chapter 2 starting on page Install the Board and Load the Device Driver (see Chapter 3 starting on page Connect Signals to the Board (this chapter) Verify Board Operation (see Chapter 5 starting on page...
  • Page 33 Connecting Signals The DT3162 board provides two user connectors: J1 and J2. Connector J1 brings out the video, sync, pixel clock, trigger input, and expose/reset signals. Connector J2 brings out the strobe output and digital I/O signals. This chapter describes how to connect signals to the board using the J1 and J2 connectors.

  • Page 34: Connecting Signals To Connector J1

    Note: If you need to provide a differential pixel clock input, you need to build your own cable to mate with connector J1 on the DT3162 board. Refer to Appendix A and B of the DT3162 User’s Manual for more information.

  • Page 35: Using The Ep332 Cable

    Connecting Signals Using the EP332 Cable To connect signals to connector J1 on the DT3162 board using the optional EP332 cable, perform the following steps: After making sure power to the computer is off, push the connector end of the EP332 cable into the J1 socket at the rear of...

  • Page 36: Using The Camera Interface Module

    After making sure power to the computer is off, push one end of the EP321 cable into the J1 socket at the rear of the DT3162 board, push the other end of the EP321 cable into the VCP connector of the Camera Interface Module, and tighten the screws on both connectors.
  • Page 37 The CAMERA connector has 12 pins which correspond to many of the signals brought out from the J1 connector on the DT3162 board. The configuration of the jumpers, described in step 6, determines which signals are available to the camera.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 If you want to provide +12 V to the video source connected to the CAMERA connector, attach a +12 VDC power supply to the +12 V screw terminals on the Camera Interface Module. Using a flat screw driver, lift the round metal cover on the Camera Interface Module to expose the camera jumpers, as shown in Figure...
  • Page 39 Refer to you camera documentation before configuring pins 6 through 11 of the CAMERA connector on the Camera Interface Module. Misconfiguration of pin 11 may cause damage to the DT3162, Camera Interface Module, and/or your camera. Table 4: CAMERA Connector Pin Assignments Description...
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 f. To access the Pixel Clock signal on pin 11, install jumper W9; to access the Expose/Reset signal on pin 11, install jumper W7; or to access the+12 V signal on pin 11, install jumper W8 and place a short across Solder Pad 1 (SP1). Table 5: Camera Interface Module Jumpers Jumpers Pin Affected...
  • Page 41 Only one jumper corresponding to a pin can be installed at a time. b. Misconfiguration of this jumper can cause damage to the DT3162, Camera Interface Module, or your camera. c. If your camera requires 12 V on pin 11, you need to install jumper W8 and place a short across Solder Pad 1 (SP1).
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Once you have connected all the required signals to the DT3162 board, apply power to the computer, then apply power to your video source. Note: When +12 V power is applied to the Camera Interface Module, the LED next to the +12 V connector lights.

  • Page 43: Connecting Signals To Connector J2

    This section assumes that you have purchased an optional STP15 screw terminal panel; the EP337 cable is shipped with the STP15. To connect signals to connector J2 on the DT3162 board, perform the following steps: Make sure power to the computer is off.
  • Page 44 STP15 on a DIN rail. To mount the STP15 on a DIN rail, you need two DIN rail mount adapters (Phoenix Contact part number 1201578 or Data Translation part number 18083), and four thread form screws (Bossard part number BN2724M3x8 or Data...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5: Verifying Board Operation

    Verifying Board Operation Overview ..........Using DT-Acquire2.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 Prepare to Use the DT3162 Board (see Chapter 2 starting on page Install the Board and Load the Device Driver (see Chapter 3 starting on page Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter 4 starting on page Verify Board Operation...

  • Page 47: Overview

    • Load a configuration file, • Save a configuration file, and • Perform a digital I/O operation. DT-Acquire2 is automatically installed when you install the DT3162 software providing that you select either the Typical installation option or the Custom installation option with Example Applications...

  • Page 48: Using Dt-Acquire2

    From the DT-Acquire2 main menu, click File, then Select Device. Select the alias that you gave to the DT3162 board when you configured the device driver, then click OK. Click Setup, then click Timeout, and enter a value to indicate when the acquisition should timeout if a valid video signal is not present.
  • Page 49 Verifying Board Operation Use the Output tab to configure the sync output (if used) or to set up the strobe and expose output pulses, if desired. Note that if you enable either strobe or expose, the pulses are output when you start the acquisition.
  • Page 50 Chapter 5...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting General Checklist ........Service and Support .
  • Page 52 Chapter 6 Prepare to Use the DT3162 Board (see Chapter 2 starting on page Install the Board and Load the Device Driver (see Chapter 3 starting on page Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter 4 starting on page Verify Board Operation...

  • Page 53: General Checklist

    Troubleshooting General Checklist Should you experience problems using the DT3162 board, follow these steps: Read all the documentation provided for your product. Make sure that you have added any “Read This First” information to your manual and that you have used this information.
  • Page 54 Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Board does not The board is Check that the slot in which your DT3162 respond. incorrectly aligned in board is located is a PCI slot and that the a PCI expansion slot. board is correctly seated in the slot; see...
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 starting on page Computer does Board is not seated Check that the slot in which your DT3162 not boot. properly. board is located is a PCI slot, that the board is correctly seated in the slot, and that the board is secured in the slot with a screw;...
  • Page 56 Possible Cause Possible Solution System locked Board is not seated Check that the slot in which your DT3162 properly. board is located is a PCI slot, that the board is correctly seated in the slot, and that the board is secured in the slot with a screw;...
  • Page 57 Refer to the DT3162 User’s Manual (UM3162.PDF) and to the FGXMONO.HLP file on the Imaging OMNI CD for more information. Acquisition The capture...

  • Page 58: Service And Support

    Refer to the Data Translation Support Policy located at the end of this manual for a list of services included and excluded in our standard support offering.
  • Page 59 If you are located outside the USA, call your local distributor. The name and telephone number of you nearest distributor are provided in your Data Translation catalog. If you are leaving a message to request a support call, include the following information: •...
  • Page 60 Address: _________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Data Translation hardware product(s): __________________________________________________ serial number: _________________________________________________________________ configuration: _________________________________________________________________ Data Translation device driver - SPO number: ___________ ________________________________ _______________________________________________ version: _________________________ Data Translation software - SPO number:_______________ ________________________________ serial number: ________________________________ version:__________________________ PC make/model: ___________________________________________________________________ operating system: _____________________________ version:__________________________...

  • Page 61: E-Mail And Fax Support

    Troubleshooting E-Mail and Fax Support You can also get technical support by e-mailing or faxing the Technical Support Department: • E-mail: You can reach Technical Support at the following address: tsupport@datx.com Ensure that you provide the following minimum information: − Your name, −...

  • Page 62: If Your Board Needs Factory Service

    Chapter 6 If Your Board Needs Factory Service If your board must be returned to Data Translation, perform the following steps: Record the board’s serial number, then contact the Customer Service Department at (508) 481-3700 (if you are in the USA) and obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA).

  • Page 63: Index

    Index accessories DT Vision Foundry Camera Interface Module DT3162 Device Driver EP261 cable DT3162 documentation, installing EP321 cable DT-Acquire2 EP332 cable DT-Active Monochrome Frame EP337 cable Grabber Control STP15 screw terminal panel ActiveX control Adobe Acrobat Reader, using e-mail support...
  • Page 64 Index World Wide Web system requirements inserting the board in the computer installing the DT3162 documentation installing the software technical support e-mail telephone J1 connector World-Wide Web J2 connector telephone support jumpers troubleshooting procedure service and support procedure troubleshooting table...

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