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(usually PC). [Figure 1-1. PCIe-FRM24 Board Usage] As shown in Figure [1-1], the PCIe-FRM24 is inserted into any available PCI Express slot in your PC. It receives Image Frame from camera via Camera-Link Standard Interface. And, received data transmit to the API through PCI Express x4 interface.
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PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) [Figure 1-2. Picture of PCIe-FRM24 board real operation] Figure [1-2] shows physical connection of the board to the Camera-Link Camera. At the left side, there are two Camera-Link connector and received image data (max. 680Mbyte).
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PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) [Features of the PCIe-FRM24] Support Base Configuration Camera Link Support Full/Medium Configuration Camera Link Support Line Scan & Area Scan Camera PCI Express 4x Interface Acquisition pixel clock rates up to 85MHz ...
As shown in the following figure, main control of the board is performed in FPGA Core Logic. Primary functions are receiving the image frame data, camera control signal and external Line Trigger I/O. You can control these functions using API provided by DAQ system through PCI Express 4x interface. Local BUS...
PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) 2.2 Encoder Trigger Controller PCIe-FRM24 has 4 pair isolated photo-coupler input signals and 6 TTL level signals for external digital I/O (Motion Controller, Digital I/O board etc.). It can control a camera. [Figure 2-2. Encoder Trigger Control] [Figure 2-3] shows the Photo-coupler circuit.
PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) 3. PCIe-FRM24 Board Description In this chapter, the primary functions of the PCIe-FRM24 board are described briefly. For more information, refer to the device specification 3.1 PCIe-FRM24 Layout [Figure 3-1. PCIe-FRM24 PCB Layout] The board has five LEDs to indicate the operation status.
PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) 3.2 Description of the functional blocks (1) MDR-26 Connecter : J2, J4 Camera Link Base (J2), medium/Full (J4) Signal Connector (2) LVDS Link : U12, U15, U18 Receive Image frame (3) FPGA : U16 All of the board functions are controlled by the Logic program of the FPGA.
PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) 3.3 Connecter Pin-out The PCIe-FRM24 board is equipped with MDR 26 Pin connector J2, J4 for Camera Link connection and 26pin Box Header connecter for external Trigger I/O. Figure [3-2] shows the bracket of the board and connector.
Camera Link. All of the pin functions are based on the Camera link standard, so please refer to the Camera link standard document for more description and information. Frame Grabber Inner shield Inner shield YCLK- YCLK+ TERMI+ TERMI- ZCLK- ZCLK+ Inner shield Inner shield [Figure 3-3. PCIe-FRM24 J4 Connector Pin-out] http://www.daqsystem.com...
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PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) [Table 1. J4 Connecter Description] Signal Name Description Remark Cable shield Inner Shield Z3+- Camera link LVDS receive data11+ ZCLK+ Camera link LVDS receive clock+ Z2+- Camera link LVDS receive data10+ Camera link LVDS receive data9+...
Camera link standard document for more description and information. Frame Grabber Inner shield Inner shield Xclk- Xclk+ SerTC+ SerTC- SerTFG- SerTFG+ CC1- CC1+ CC2+ CC2- CC3- CC3+ CC4+ CC4- Inner shield Inner shield [Figure 3-4. PCIe-FRM24 J2 Connector Pin-out] http://www.daqsystem.com...
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PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) [Table 2. J2 Connecter Description] Signal Name Description Remark Cable shield Inner Shield CC4+- Camera Control output 4+ Refer to Figure 3-5 CC3- Camera Control output 3- Refer to Figure 3-5 CC2+- Camera Control output 2+...
CCx+ Camera Control CCx- Above picture is a Camera Control output circuit from PCIe-FRM24 board to Camera for the specific control of the Camera-link Cable. The PCIe-FRM24 board has four differential digital outputs. Each output is mapped by Digital output. Below picture display that each bit position set.
PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) 3.3.5 J7 Connector J7 is an I / O connector that provides four pairs of isolated photo-coupler input signals, four TTL inputs, and two TTL output signal lines.. [Fig 3-5. J7 Connector (Top View)] [Table 3. J7 PIN-OUT Description]...
+3.3V Ground 3.3.6 SW1 The PCIe-FRM24 board is designed of four maximum PCIe-FRM24 boards at the same time so as usable. Distribution of each board sets it up through 4 pin switch (SW1) in a board. [Figure 3-6. SW2 Switch] [Table 3.
In addition to the user‟s Manual, the package includes the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact DAQ system. After unpacking, inspect the board carton to make sure there are no damages on the board.
To install your PCIe-FRM24 board in your PC, follow the steps described in the document “How to install PCI DAQ Board” provided by DAQ System. If the document is missing, you can get it from www.daqsystem.com. The PCIe-FRM24 board is completely Plug & Play. There are no switches or jumpers to set.
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PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) Select “Search for the best driver in these locations”. Check “Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM)”. Check “include this location in the search”. Click “Browse” button. Select the folder where the drivers are located. Click “OK”. Click “Next”.
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Do the following steps to show up the “Device Manager” window. [My Computer -> properties -> Hardware -> Device Manager -> DAQSystem -> PCIe-FRM24] If you can see the “PCIe-FRM24” at Multifunction Adaptors, the driver installation is to have been over. (Check the red circle) Important Notice : After installation, you should re-boot the system for the proper operation.
PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) 5. Sample Program DAQ system provides a sample program to make the user be familiar with the board operation and to make the program development easier. You can find the sample program in the CDROM accompanying with the board.
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Another method is to add the directory of API DLL file to PATH environmental variable. Figure [5- 2] is a capture screen to execute “FrameView.exe”. The image that is looked to a monitor as it accesses a Camera-Link connector to PCIe-FRM24 board. Sample program execution sequence is as follows.
PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) (6) ”Half tone” toggle Select Half tone mode. "5th Skip": Skip 5th byte when selected. If Bayer is processed and shown on the screen, the 5th byte is not needed, so use it when removing it.
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PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) (16) ”Camera Mode” selection 0 : Area 1 : Line (Freerun) 2: Line (Ext) 3: Line (Int) (17) “Save Compare” “Compare” : Compares the original image file with the saved image file and displays the number of bytes incorrectly..
PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) Appendix A.1 General Specification Specification General PCI Express Specification Revision 1.0 PCI Express 4x interface Camera Link interface specification 1.0 and 1.1 Support a Full Camera Link Interface Two 26-pin (MDR-26) Connectors with full support of the “Full”...
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PCIe-FRM24 Users Manual (Rev 1.3) References 1. Specification of Camera Link Interface Standard for Digital Cameras and Frame Grabbers -- Camera Link committee 2. PCI Local Bus Specification Revision2.1 -- PCI Special Interest Group 3. How to install PCI DAQ Board -- DAQ system 4.