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  • Page 1 UM-18223-D DT3152 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

    DT3152 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 DT3152 frame grabber board. Intended Audience This document is intended for engineers, scientists, technicians, or others responsible for setting up a DT3152 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

    OMNI CD provided with the DT3152 board, describes the features of the DT3152 board and DT3152 Device Driver in detail. • Frame Grabber SDK User’s Manual (UM-13442) and online help, included on the Imaging OMNI CD provided with the DT3152 board, describe the Dynamic Linkable Library (DLL) that you can use to write image acquisition application software.

  • Page 7: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help Should you run into problems installing or using a DT3152 board, our Technical Support Department is available to provide technical assistance. Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter of the DT3152 User’s...
  • Page 8 About this Manual viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Overview

    DT3152 Software........

  • Page 10: Key Hardware Features

    Chapter 1 Key Hardware Features Key features of the DT3152 board are summarized as follows: • Operates on the PCI local bus interface; • Can acquire images up to 4,096 pixels per line by 4,096 lines per frame; • Digitizes 8-bit monochrome video from any one of four video input channels;...
  • Page 11 4) settings to adjust black and white levels; and • Provides eight TTL-level digital output signals for general-purpose use. For more information on these features, refer to the DT3152 User’s Manual (see page 14 for information on installing and viewing this...

  • Page 12: Dt3152 Software

    The DT3152 software, which is included on the Imaging OMNI CD-ROM provided with the board, includes the following components: • DT3152 Device Driver − You must install this device driver to use the DT3152 board with any of the supported software packages or utilities.

  • Page 13: Getting Started Procedure

    The flow diagram shown in Figure 1 illustrates the steps needed to get started using the DT3152 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 Dt3152

    Installing the DT3152 Documentation..... . Viewing the DT3152 Documentation ..... .
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Prepare to Use the DT3152 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 17: Unpacking

    Open the shipping box and carefully remove the DT3152 frame grabber board. CAUTION: Keep the DT3152 board in its protective antistatic bag until you are ready to configure and/or install it. Verify that the following items are present: • DT3152 frame grabber board, and •...

  • Page 18: Checking The System Requirements

    Chapter 2 Checking the System Requirements For reliable operation, your DT3152 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 19 Preparing to Use the DT3152 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 20: Configuring Jumper W1

    AC-coupled inputs to the DT3152 board. If your application uses only AC-coupled signals, leave jumper W1 uninstalled, and proceed to the next section. If you want to connect a DC-coupled signal to the DT3152 board, you must install jumper W1. Figure 2 shows the location of jumper W1 on the board.

  • Page 21: Installing The Software

    Preparing to Use the DT3152 Installing the Software To install the DT3152 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.

  • Page 22: Installing The Dt3152 Documentation

    Installing the DT3152 Documentation If you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me and installed the DT3152 device driver, the DT3152 documentation is automatically copied to your hard drive. Refer to the next section for information on viewing these documents.
  • Page 23 Preparing to Use the DT3152 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.

  • Page 24: Viewing The Dt3152 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 DT3152, or click User’s Manuals and click DT3152. Adobe Acrobat Reader opens.
  • Page 25 Preparing to Use the DT3152 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.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Installing The Board

    Selecting an Expansion Slot ......Inserting the DT3152 Board in the Computer ....
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Prepare to Use the DT3152 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 29: 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 30: 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 DT3152 board in the expansion slot, as described in the next section.

  • Page 31: Inserting The Dt3152 Board In The Computer

    Installing the Board Inserting the DT3152 Board in the Computer To insert the DT3152 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 32 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 33: Chapter 4: Connecting Signals

    Connecting Signals Connecting Signals to Connector J2 on the Board ... . Connecting Signals to Connector J4 on the Board ... .
  • Page 34 Damage can result if connections are made with the power on. This chapter describes how to connect one or more video input sources to the DT3152 board. This section assumes that you have purchased two optional EP306 cables.

  • Page 35: Connecting Signals To Connector J2 On The Board

    Connecting Signals Connecting Signals to Connector J2 on the Board To connect signals to connector J2 on the DT3152 board, perform the following steps: After making sure power to the computer is off, push the 15-pin connector of the EP306 cable into the J2 socket at the rear of the...
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 Note: If you are using a DC-coupled video source, jumper W1 must be installed. Refer to page 12 for more information on installing this jumper. The EP306 cable 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 an appropriate adaptor (available at electronic equipment stores).

  • Page 37: Connecting Signals To Connector J4 On The Board

    After making sure power to the computer is off, push the 15-pin connector of the second EP306 cable assembly into the J4 socket at the rear of the DT3152 board, as shown in Figure 5, and tighten the screws on the connector.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Once you have connected all the required video signals to the DT3152 board, apply power to the computer, then apply power to your video source.

  • Page 39: 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 40 Chapter 5 Prepare to Use the DT3152 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 41: Before Installing The Device Driver

    Installing and Configuring the Device Driver Before Installing the Device Driver The DT3152 Device Driver is provided to support the DT3152 board in IBM PC-compatible Pentium systems running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. The DT3152 Device...

  • Page 42: 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 DT3152, then a dialog box appears prompting you to restart your system. Note: In some machines, the DT3152 may not be detected automatically when you start Windows 98.
  • Page 43 Click OK, then click OK. Click Add New to add a DT3152 board. The DT3152 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 44: Installing And Configuring The Device Driver In Windows Me

    Note: On power-up, the PCI bus takes one available interrupt from system resources for the DT3152 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 DT3152 board is using and ensure that PCI interrupts are enabled in your system BIOS.
  • Page 45 Installing and Configuring the Device Driver Start Windows Me. The New Hardware Found dialog box appears. The board is recognized as the DT3152, then a dialog box appears prompting you to restart your system. Note: In some machines, the DT3152 may not be detected automatically when you start Windows Me.
  • Page 46 Actual Memory Size text box when you restart your system. 10. Click Done. The DT3152 Device Driver Configuration dialog box is redisplayed with the name of the board you just added. 11. Click Close to end the DT3152 configuration.

  • Page 47: 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 DT3152 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 DT3152 board is using and ensure that PCI interrupts are enabled in your system BIOS.
  • Page 48 10. Click Add New to add a DT3152 board to the configuration. The DT3152 Installation dialog box appears for the new board. 11. Enter any unique name (or alias) for the DT3152 board, then click Add. Only one alias per installed board is allowed.

  • Page 49: 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 DT3152 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 DT3152 board is using and ensure that PCI interrupts are enabled in your system BIOS.
  • Page 50 10. Click Add New to add a DT3152 board to the configuration. The DT3152 Installation dialog box appears for the new board. 11. Enter any unique name (or alias) for the DT3152 board, then click Add. Only one alias per installed board is allowed.
  • Page 51 Actual Memory Size text box when you restart your system. 15. Click Done. The DT3152 Configuration dialog box is redisplayed; you can see the name of the board you just added. 16. Click Close to end the DT3152 configuration.
  • Page 52 Chapter 5...

  • Page 53: Chapter 6: Verifying Board Operation

    Verifying Board Operation Overview ..........Installing DT-Acquire .
  • Page 54 Chapter 6 Prepare to Use the DT3152 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: Using Dt-Acquire

    From the DT-Acquire main menu, click Setup, then Select Device. Select the alias that you gave to the DT3152 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 58: 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 DT3152 board when you configured the device driver, then click OK. From the DT-Acquire main menu, click Run, then Start Pass Thru!.
  • Page 59 Verifying Board Operation Note: If you change the video input source, ensure that you connect the video input signal to the corresponding channel. When you are finished with this utility, from the DT-Acquire main menu, click Setup, then Close Device. Then, close the application.
  • Page 60 Chapter 6...

  • Page 61: Index

    Windows 98 to connector J2 in Windows Me to connector J4 in Windows XP conventions used installing the DT3152 documentation installing the software Intel PCI chip sets device driver interrupt conflicts, PCI and ISA DT3152 Device Driver Windows 2000 procedures...
  • Page 62 Index PCI chip sets quick start related documents requirements selecting an expansion slot setting up the computer slot selection system requirements unpacking the board verifying board operation W1 jumper Windows 2000, installing the device driver Windows 98, installing the device driver Windows Me, installing the device driver...

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