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  • Page 1 UM-17316-F DT3130 Series Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 2 Data Translation, Inc. 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

    Key Hardware Features ........DT3130 Series Software ........
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 4: Connecting Signals ..... . Connecting Video Signals to the Board..... Connecting Video Signals to the Board Using the EP311 Cable .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Intended Audience This document is intended for engineers, scientists, technicians, or others responsible for setting up a DT3130 Series 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

    Refer to the following documents for more information on using an DT3130 Series board: • The DT3130 Series User’s Manual (UM-17314), included on the Imaging OMNI CD provided with the DT3130 Series boards, describes the features of the DT3130 Series boards and DT3130 Series Device Driver.

  • Page 7: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help Should you run into problems installing or using a DT3130 Series board, our Technical Support Department is available to provide technical assistance. Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter of the DT3130 Series User’s Manual for more information (see...
  • Page 8 About this Manual viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Overview

    Key Hardware Features ........DT3130 Series Software ........

  • Page 10: Key Hardware Features

    Composite uses NTSC/RS-170 or PAL/CCIR; S-Video uses Y/C. f. Currently, Data Translation does not supply a cable that supports more than one S-video input or an S-video input and composite inputs together. If you need more than one S-video input or S-video and composite inputs, you must design your own cable.

  • Page 11: Dt3130 Series Software

    Overview DT3130 Series Software The DT3130 Series software includes the following components: • DT3130 Series Device Driver − You must install the device driver to use the DT3130 Series board with any of the supported software packages or utilities. • DT3130 Series User’s Manual, in PDF format − Describes the...

  • Page 12: Getting Started Procedure

    The flow diagram shown in Figure 1 illustrates the steps needed to get started using the DT3130 Series boards. 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 Dt3130 Series

    Installing the Software........Viewing the DT3130 Series Documentation....
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Prepare to Use the DT3130 Series Board (this chapter) Install the Board and Configure the Device Driver (see Chapter 3 starting on page Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter 4 starting on page Verify Board Operation (see...

  • Page 15: Unpacking

    • EP315 cable assembly (to provide +12 V power), and • Imaging OMNI CD-ROM. CAUTION: Keep the DT3130 Series board in its protective antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. If an item is missing or damaged, call Data Translation's Customer Service Department at (508) 481-3700 x394.

  • Page 16: Checking The System Requirements

    Chapter 2 Checking the System Requirements For reliable operation, your DT3130 Series board requires the following minimum system requirements: • 133 MHz Pentium processor with an Intel PCI chip set that supports and enables PCI-to-posted memory writes; Pentium II recommended. The following Intel PCI chip sets are known to work properly: −...
  • Page 17 • A selection of the following cables or user-defined cables, as required by your application: − EP311 cable assembly to connect three simultaneous composite video inputs to a DT3130 Series board. This cable must be purchased separately. − EP312 cable assembly to connect control signals to the DT3130...
  • Page 18 DT3130 Series board. This cable must be purchased separately. − EP315 cable assembly to connect +12 V power from the host computer to a DT3130 Series board. This cable is shipped with the board. • At least one CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 19: Installing The Software

    Preparing to Use the DT3130 Series Installing the Software To operate properly, the DT3130 Series board requires the following software components: • Microsoft DirectX, version 7.0 or greater, • DT-Acquire, version 3.2 or greater, and • Frame Grabber SDK, version 3.0 or greater.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Click Yes to accept the license agreement, then click Finish. Note that if the DirectX software on your computer is less than version 7.0, you are prompted to install the updated DirectX software. Follow the prompts until Version 8.0 of DirectX has been installed.

  • Page 21: Viewing The Dt3130 Series 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 DT3130 Series, or click User’s Manuals and click DT3130 Series. 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 And Configuring The 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 DT3130 Series 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...

  • 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 DT3130 Series board in the expansion slot, as described in the next section.

  • Page 27: Inserting The Dt3130 Series Board In The Computer

    Installing the Board and Configuring the Device Driver Inserting the DT3130 Series Board in the Computer To insert the DT3130 Series 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: Loading And Configuring The Device Driver

    Loading the Device Driver (Windows XP Only) Once you have installed the DT3130 Series Device Driver from the Imaging OMNI CD, installed the board, and powered up the computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard message appears. Perform...

  • Page 30: Configuring The Device Driver

    Chapter 3 Configuring the Device Driver To configure the DT3130 Series Device Driver, perform the following steps: Open the Control Panel. Double-click the DT Imaging Control icon. Select the DT3130 Series device to configure. Note that the DT3131 and DT3131-ISO boards contain one device; the DT3132 and DT3132-ISO boards contain two devices;...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: Connecting Signals

    Connecting Signals Connecting Video Signals to the Board..... Connecting Trigger, Strobe, and Power Signals to the Board . .
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Prepare to Use the DT3130 Series Board (see Chapter 2 starting on page Install the Board and Configure the Device Driver (see Chapter 3 starting on page Connect Signals to the Board (this chapter) Verify Board Operation (see...

  • Page 33: Connecting Video Signals To The Board

    (VID3 to VID5) to device 2, and three monochrome/composite inputs (VID6 to VID8) to device 3. If you want to connect an S-video signal to a DT3130 Series board, use the EP317 cable. The following sections describe these connection methods.

  • Page 34: Connecting Video Signals To The Board Using The Ep311 Cable

    NTSC/RS-170 or PAL/CCIR video format, to connector J2 on the DT3130 Series board, by performing the following steps: After making sure power to the computer is off, push the 15-pin connector of a EP311 cable into the J2 socket at the rear of the...
  • Page 35 Connecting Signals Note: The EP311 attaches to female BNC connectors. If the video out connector on your video input source is a male BNC or an RCA connector, you need to obtain the appropriate adaptor (available at electronic equipment stores). If you are using monochrome/composite signals, attach the outputs of your video source(s) to the EP311 BNC connectors listed in...

  • Page 36: Connecting Video Signals To The Board Using The Ep314 Cable

    NTSC/RS-170 or PAL/CCIR video format, to connector J2 on the DT3130 Series board, by performing the following steps: After making sure power to the computer is off, push the 15-pin connector of one EP314 cable into the J2 socket at the rear of the...
  • Page 37 Connecting Signals If you are using monochrome/composite signals, attach the outputs of your video source(s) to the EP314 BNC connectors listed in Table Table 5: Monochrome/Composite Signal Connections Signal Signal Name EP314 Connector Monochrome/ VID0 VID0 Composite Input 0 Monochrome/ VID1 VID1 Composite Input 1...

  • Page 38: Connecting An S-Video Signal To The Board Using The Ep317 Cable

    EP317 Cable If you want to connect an S-video signal, which uses the Y/C video format, to connector J2 on the DT3130 Series board, perform the following steps: After making sure power to the computer is off, push the 15-pin...
  • Page 39 Connecting Signals EP317 S-Video Signal DT3130 Series Board EP317 S-Video Connector Pin 3 - Y0 Pin 4 - C0 Pin 2 - GND Pin 1 - GND Figure 6: Connecting an S-Video Signal to an DT3130 Series Board...

  • Page 40: Connecting Trigger, Strobe, And Power Signals To The Board

    Connect trigger input and strobe output signals to connector J1 on the DT3130 Series board by performing the following steps: After making sure power to the computer is off, push the 15-pin connector of one EP312 cable into the J1 socket at the rear of the...
  • Page 41 Connecting Signals If you are using trigger signals, wire the outputs of your trigger source(s) to the pins of connector J5, listed in Table Table 6: Trigger Input Signal Connections Signal Signal Name EP312 Connector Connector Pin Trigger Input 0 Trigger In 0+ Trigger −...
  • Page 42 DT3130 Series User’s Manual for information on how the strobes work for the isolated and nonisolated boards. If you want the DT3130 Series board to provide +12 V (1.5 A) power to a strobe or camera, perform the following steps:...
  • Page 43 DT3130 Series Board Connect the P3 connector of the EP315 cable to the 2-pin P3 connector on DT3130 Series board. Note that you can use the P2 connector of the EP315 cable to attach other peripherals, such as disk drives, to the host...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5: Verifying Board Operation

    Verifying Board Operation Overview ..........Installing DT-Acquire .
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 Prepare to Use the DT3130 Series Board (see Chapter 2 starting on page Install the Board and Configure the Device Driver (see Chapter 3 starting on page Connect Signals to the Board (see Chapter 4 starting on page...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Installing Dt-Acquire

    Chapter 5 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 49: Using Dt-Acquire

    The following subsections describe how to use DT-Acquire to verify that the DT3130 Series board is working. If you have any trouble performing any of these operations, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter of the DT3130 Series User’s Manual (see page 13 information on viewing this manual).

  • Page 50: Synchronously Acquiring A Single Frame To Memory

    1 (C1). From the DT-Acquire main menu, click Setup, then click Select Device. Select the alias that you gave to the DT3130 Series board when you configured the device driver, then click OK. To get started, select device -1.

  • Page 51: Performing A Passthru Operation

    From the DT-Acquire main menu, click Setup, then click Select Device. Leave the remainder of the settings under Setup at their default values. Select the alias that you gave to the DT3130 Series board when you configured the device driver, then click OK. To get started, select device -1.
  • Page 52 Chapter 5 Note: If you change the video input channel, ensure that you connect the video input signals to the appropriate channel. When you are finished with this utility, from the DT-Acquire main menu, click Setup, then click Close Device. Then, close the application.

  • Page 53: Index

    Intel PCI chip sets chip sets color palette configuring the device driver palette conventions used passthru operations, performing PCI chip sets device driver device driver, configuring quick start DT3130 Series Device Driver DT3130 Series documentation, viewing DT-Acquire installing related documents using requirements...
  • Page 54 Index selecting an expansion slot setting up the computer slot selection system requirements unpacking the board verifying board operation viewing the DT3130 Series documentation...

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