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  • Page 1 UM-18231-D DT3155 Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 2 Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000, 2002 by Data Translation, August, 2002 Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, by photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Data Translation, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DT3155 Software........
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 5: Installing and Configuring the Device Driver . . Before Installing the Device Driver ......Installing and Configuring the Device Driver in Windows 98 .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this Manual This manual describes how to get started using a DT3155 frame grabber board. Intended Audience This document is intended for engineers, scientists, technicians, or others responsible for setting up a DT3155 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 ...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual

    • The DT3155 User’s Manual (UM-13856), included on the Imaging OMNI CD provided with the DT3155 board, describes the features of the DT3155 board and DT3155 Device Driver in detail. • Frame Grabber SDK User’s Manual (UM-13442) and online help,...

  • Page 7: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help Should you run into problems installing or using a DT3155 board, our Technical Support Department is available to provide technical assistance. Refer to the DT3155 User’s Manual for more information...
  • Page 8 About this Manual viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Overview

    DT3155 Software........

  • Page 10: Key Hardware Features

    • Provides passthru scaling to 1/4 of the frame size; and • Provides eight TTL-level digital output signals for general-purpose use. For more information on the boards, refer to the DT3155 User’s Manual (see page 11 for information on viewing this manual).

  • Page 11: Dt3155 Software

    The DT3155 software, which is shipped on the Imaging OMNI CD, includes the following components: • DT3155 Device Driver − You must install this device driver to use the DT3155 board with any of the supported software packages or utilities.

  • Page 12: Getting Started Procedure

    The flow diagram shown in Figure 1 illustrates the steps needed to get started using the DT3155 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 13: Chapter 2: Preparing To Use The Dt3155

    Installing the DT3155 Documentation..... . Viewing the DT3155 Documentation ..... .
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Prepare to Use the DT3155 Board (this chapter) Install the Board (see Chapter Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter Install and Configure the Device Driver (see Chapter Verify Board Operation (see Chapter...

  • Page 15: Unpacking

    Open the shipping box and carefully remove the DT3155 frame grabber board. CAUTION: Keep the DT3155 board in its protective antistatic bag until you are ready to configure and/or install it. Verify that the following items are present: • DT3155 frame grabber board, and •...

  • Page 16: Checking The System Requirements

    Chapter 2 Checking the System Requirements For reliable operation, your DT3155 board requires the following minimum system requirements: • 120 MHz Pentium processor with an Intel PCI chip set that supports and enables PCI-to-posted memory writes. The following Intel PCI chip sets are known to work properly: −...
  • Page 17 Preparing to Use the DT3155 Note: Version 4, release 6 of the Phoenix BIOS works properly. However, early versions of this BIOS are known not to work properly. If your system contains an earlier version of the Phoenix BIOS, please call your system manufacturer to upgrade the BIOS to Version 4, release 6.

  • Page 18: Installing The Software

    Chapter 2 Installing the Software To install the DT3155 software, perform the following procedure: Insert the Imaging OMNI CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Start from the Task Bar, then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. In the Command Line edit box, enter x:\LAUNCH.EXE (where x is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 19: Installing The Dt3155 Documentation

    Installing the DT3155 Documentation If you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me and installed the DT3155 device driver, the DT3155 documentation is automatically copied to your hard drive. Refer to the next section for information on viewing these documents.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 15. Browse to the directory in which to copy the manual on your hard disk, the click Next. The manual is copied to your hard disk. 16. Click OK. 17. Click Main Menu, then click Exit. Refer to the next section for information on viewing these documents.

  • Page 21: Viewing The Dt3155 Documentation

    In the Command Line edit box, enter x:\LAUNCH.EXE (where x is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Click OK. The Imaging OMNI CD splash screen appears. Click View Documentation Click Getting Started Manuals and click DT3155, or click User’s Manuals and click DT3155. Adobe Acrobat Reader opens.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Here are a few helpful hints about using Adobe Acrobat Reader: • To navigate to a specific section of the document, click a heading from the table of contents on the left side of the document. • Within the document, click the text shown in blue to jump to the appropriate reference (the pointer changes from a hand to an index finger).

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Installing The Board

    Selecting an Expansion Slot ......Inserting the DT3155 Board in the Computer ....
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Prepare to Use the DT3155 Board (see Chapter 2 starting on page Install the Board (this chapter) Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter 4 starting on page Install and Configure the Device Driver (see Chapter 5 starting on page...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Computer

    Installing the Board Setting up the Computer CAUTION: To prevent electrostatic damage that can occur when handling electronic equipment, use a ground strap or similar device when performing this installation procedure. Perform the following procedure to set up the computer: Turn off the computer.

  • 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 DT3155 board in the expansion slot, as described in the next section.

  • Page 27: Inserting The Dt3155 Board In The Computer

    Installing the Board Inserting the DT3155 Board in the Computer To insert the DT3155 board in the computer, perform the following steps: To discharge any static electricity, hold the wrapped board in one hand while placing your other hand firmly on a metal portion of the computer chassis.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 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. CAUTION: Do not force the board into place.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Connecting Signals

    Connecting Signals Connecting a Single Video Signal to the Board ....Connecting Multiple Signals to the Board ....
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Prepare to Use the DT3155 Board (see Chapter Install the Board (see Chapter Connecting Signals to the Board (this chapter) Install and Configure the Device Driver (see Chapter Verify Board Operation (see Chapter CAUTION: Always turn off the power to both your computer and the input device before making these connections.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Single Video Signal To The Board

    Connecting Signals Connecting a Single Video Signal to the Board If you want to connect a single video input signal to the board, you can use connector J2 on the DT3155, shown in Figure INSULATION VIDEO SIGNAL MOUNT Figure 3: Video Coaxial Connector J2 Use a 75 Ω...

  • Page 32: Connecting Multiple Signals To The Board

    This section assumes that you have purchased an optional EP306 cable. To connect any of the signals to connector J1 on the DT3155 board, perform the following steps: After making sure power to the computer is off, push the 15-pin...
  • Page 33 Connecting Signals Note: The EP306 attaches to female BNC connectors. If the video out connector on your video source is a male BNC or an RCA connector, you need to obtain the appropriate adaptor (available at electronic equipment stores). If you are not using the video source to provide the sync signal, connect a composite sync to an unused video source 0 (VID0), 1 (VID1), 2 (VID2), or 3 (VID3).
  • Page 34 Chapter 4...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Installing And Configuring The Device Driver

    Installing and Configuring the Device Driver Before Installing the Device Driver ......Installing and Configuring the Device Driver in Windows 98 . Installing and Configuring the Device Driver in Windows Me Installing and Configuring the Device Driver in Windows 2000.
  • Page 36 Chapter 5 Prepare to Use the DT3155 Board (see Chapter 2 starting on page Install the Board (see Chapter 3 starting on page Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter 4 starting on page Install and Configure the Device Driver...

  • Page 37: Before Installing The Device Driver

    Installing and Configuring the Device Driver Before Installing the Device Driver The DT3155 Device Driver is provided to support the DT3155 board in IBM PC-compatible Pentium systems running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. The DT3155 Device...

  • Page 38: Installing And Configuring The Device Driver In Windows 98

    BIOS. Start Windows 98. The New Hardware Found dialog box appears. The board is recognized as the DT3155, then a dialog box appears prompting you to restart your system. Note: In some machines, the DT3155 may not be detected automatically when you start Windows 98.
  • Page 39 Click OK, then click OK. Click Add New to add a DT3155 board. The DT3155 Installation dialog box appears for the new board. Enter a board name (alias), which can be any name you choose, then click Add. The board name is used by supported software, such as DT-Acquire and the Frame Grabber SDK.
  • Page 40 Actual Memory Size text box when you restart your system. 10. Click Done. The DT3155 Device Driver Configuration dialog box is redisplayed with the name of the board you just added. 11. Click Close to end the DT3155 configuration.

  • Page 41: Installing And Configuring The Device Driver In Windows Me

    BIOS. Start Windows Me. The New Hardware Found dialog box appears. The board is recognized as the DT3155, then a dialog box appears prompting you to restart your system. Note: In some machines, the DT3155 may not be detected automatically when you start Windows Me.
  • Page 42 Click OK, then click OK. Click Add New to add a DT3155 board. The DT3155 Installation dialog box appears for the new board. Enter a board name (alias), which can be any name you choose, then click Add. The board name is used by supported software, such as DT-Acquire and the Frame Grabber SDK.
  • Page 43 Actual Memory Size text box when you restart your system. 10. Click Done. The DT3155 Device Driver Configuration dialog box is redisplayed with the name of the board you just added. 11. Click Close to end the DT3155 configuration.

  • Page 44: Installing And Configuring The Device Driver In Windows 2000

    Note: On power-up, the PCI bus takes one available interrupt from system resources for the DT3155 board. If any devices are using this interrupt, problems may arise. Verify that no other devices in your system are using the same interrupt that the DT3155 board is using and ensure that PCI interrupts are enabled in your system BIOS.
  • Page 45 10. Click Add New to add a DT3155 board to the configuration. The DT3155 Installation dialog box appears for the new board. 11. Enter any unique name (or alias) for the DT3155 board, then click Add. Only one alias per installed board is allowed.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 17. Click Finish. 18. Remove the Imaging OMNI CD from the CD-ROM, then click Yes to restart the system. Once you have configured the device driver with the information for your board, verify the operation of your board using the instructions Chapter 6 starting on page...

  • Page 47: Installing And Configuring The Device Driver In Windows Xp

    Note: On power-up, the PCI bus takes one available interrupt from system resources for the DT3155 board. If any devices are using this interrupt, problems may arise. Verify that no other devices in your system are using the same interrupt that the DT3155 board is using and ensure that PCI interrupts are enabled in your system BIOS.
  • Page 48 10. Click Add New to add a DT3155 board to the configuration. The DT3155 Installation dialog box appears for the new board. 11. Enter any unique name (or alias) for the DT3155 board, then click Add. Only one alias per installed board is allowed.
  • Page 49 Installing and Configuring the Device Driver 18. Remove the Imaging OMNI CD from the CD-ROM, then click Yes to restart the system. Once you have configured the device driver with the information for your board, verify the operation of your board using the instructions Chapter 6 starting on page...
  • Page 50 Chapter 5...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6: Verifying Board Operation

    Verifying Board Operation Overview ..........Installing DT-Acquire .
  • Page 52 Chapter 6 Prepare to Use the DT3155 Board (see Chapter 2 starting on page Install the Board (see Chapter 3 starting on page Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter 4 starting on page Install and Configure the Device Driver...

  • Page 53: Overview

    Verifying Board Operation Overview The DT-Acquire example program provides a quick way to verify that your board is properly installed, that the camera or cameras are properly connected, and that you can acquire images. DT-Acquire allows you to • Acquire an image to system memory, •...

  • Page 54: Installing Dt-Acquire

    Chapter 6 Installing DT-Acquire To install DT-Acquire, perform the following steps: Insert the Imaging OMNI CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start from the Task Bar, then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. Enter x:\LAUNCH.EXE (where x is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 55: Using Dt-Acquire

    Translation, Inc\DT-Acquire\ program group. The main menu is displayed. The following subsections describe how to use DT-Acquire to verify that the DT3155 board is working. If you have any trouble performing any of these operations, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter of the DT3155 User’s Manual (see...

  • Page 56: Acquiring A Frame

    From the DT-Acquire main menu, click Setup, then Select Device. Select the alias that you gave to the DT3155 board when you configured the device driver, then click OK. To get started, leave the remainder of the settings under Setup at their default values.

  • Page 57: Performing A Passthru Operation

    Device. Leave the remainder of the settings under Setup at their default values. Select the alias that you gave to the DT3155 board when you configured the device driver, then click OK. From the DT-Acquire main menu, click Run, then Start Pass Thru!.
  • Page 58 Chapter 6...

  • Page 59: Index

    J2 in Windows 2000 conventions used in Windows 98 in Windows Me in Windows XP installing the DT3155 documentation device driver DT3155 Device Driver Intel PCI chip sets Windows 2000 procedures interrupt conflicts, PCI and ISA Windows 98 procedures...
  • Page 60 Index quick start related documents requirements selecting an expansion slot setting up the computer slot selection system requirements unpacking the board verifying board operation video coaxial connector J2 Windows 2000, installing the device driver Windows 98, installing the device driver Windows Me, installing the device driver Windows XP, installing the device...

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