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Matrox Solios eV
Installation and Hardware Reference
Manual no. Y11113-101-0300
January 15, 2014

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  • Page 1 Matrox Solios eV Installation and Hardware Reference Manual no. Y11113-101-0300 January 15, 2014...
  • Page 2 © Copyright Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd., 2008 - 2014. All rights reserved. Limitation of Liabilities: In no event will Matrox or its suppliers be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, economic, cover or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the product, user documentation or related...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2: Hardware installation ......23 Installing your Matrox Solios eV-CL board ....... . 24 Installing the cable adapter bracket .
  • Page 4 Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference ........36...
  • Page 5 Major revisions of Matrox Solios eV-CL ....... . . 114...
  • Page 6 Industry Canada Compliance Statement EU Notice (European Union) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Product support Limited Warranty...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter Introduction Chapter 1: This chapter briefly describes the features of the Matrox Solios eV-CL boards, as well as the software that can be used with the boards.

  • Page 8: Matrox Solios Ev-Cl Boards

    ❖ The PCIe single-Medium/single-Full board is capable of operating in either configuration without any changes. This manual uses the term Solios eV-CL to refer to Matrox Solios eV-CLB, Matrox Solios eV-CLBL, Matrox Solios eV-CLF, and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL. When necessary, this manual distinguishes between the boards using their full names.
  • Page 9 Matrox Solios eV-CL boards The following flow diagram shows Matrox Solios eV-CLB in dual-Base configuration. Aux In (2) LVDS External Auxiliary Matrox Solios eV-CLB transceivers Aux Out (1) I/O connector 1 dual-Base configuration Aux I/Os (3) TTL buffers (DBHD-15 or DB-9)**...
  • Page 10 10 Chapter 1: Introduction The following flow diagram shows Matrox Solios eV-CLBL in dual-Base configuration. Matrox Solios eV-CLBL dual-Base configuration UART Acquisition SerTFG LVDS driver PSG #1 memory & receiver Camera Link SerTC (128/256/512 MB) connector 1 32 DDR2 LVDS...
  • Page 11 Matrox Solios eV-CL boards The following flow diagram shows Matrox Solios eV-CLB in single-Medium configuration. Matrox Solios eV-CLB single-Medium configuration Acquisition memory (128/256/512 MB) Data (24)* Camera Link 32 DDR2 & Syncs (4) ChannelLink connector 1 LUTs (up to 1.73 GB/s)
  • Page 12 12 Chapter 1: Introduction The following flow diagram shows Matrox Solios eV-CLBL in single-Medium configuration. Matrox Solios eV-CLBL single-Medium configuration Acquisition memory (128/256/512 MB) 32 DDR2 (up to 1.73 GB/s)*** Camera Link Clock connector 1 ChannelLink Video Data (24) (MDR-26)
  • Page 13 Matrox Solios eV-CLF Matrox Solios eV-CLF and eV-CLFL support acquisition from one Camera Link device in single-Medium or single-Full configuration (with up to 10 taps). Matrox Solios eV-CLF and eV-CLFL support Camera Link frequencies of up to 85 MHz. Note that when using a 10 tap 8-bit video source, the maximum Camera Link frequency is 70 MHz when grabbing to Host and 80 MHz when grabbing on-board.
  • Page 14 14 Chapter 1: Introduction The following flow diagram shows Matrox Solios eV-CLFL in single-Medium and single-Full configuration. Matrox Solios eV-CLFL Acquisition memory (128/256/512 MB) Data (28)* ChannelLink 32 DDR2 Receiver #3 Clock (up to 1.73 GB/s)*** Camera Link Data (28)*...

  • Page 15: General Acquisition Features

    Matrox Solios eV-CL supports area and line-scan monochrome and color video sources. The color video sources can be RGB video sources or video sources with a Bayer color filter. Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL can decode the color information of Bayer color-encoded images; whereas, Matrox Solios eV-CLF and eV-CLFL can only transfer the images to the host computer (Host) for decoding.

  • Page 16: Data Transfer

    . • Integrated quadrature decoders (2 for Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL in dual-Base configuration, 1 for Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL in single-Medium configuration, and 1 for Matrox Solios eV-CLF and eV-CLFL).

  • Page 17: Software

    Software Software To operate Matrox Solios eV-CL, you can use one or more Matrox Imaging software products that support the board. These are the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) and its derivatives (MIL-Lite, Matrox Inspector, and Matrox Intellicam). All Matrox software is supported under Windows; MIL is also supported under Linux when using Matrox Solios eV-CL.

  • Page 18: Essentials To Get Started

    18 Chapter 1: Introduction Essentials to get started To begin using Matrox Solios eV-CL, you must have a computer with the following: • An available conventional x4 (or better) PCIe slot. • Processor with an Intel 32-bit architecture (IA32) or equivalent.

  • Page 19: Inspecting The Matrox Solios Ev-Cl Package

    Inspecting the Matrox Solios eV-CL package Inspecting the Matrox Solios eV-CL package You should check the contents of your Matrox Solios eV-CL package when you first open it. If something is missing or damaged, contact your Matrox representative. Standard items You should receive the following: •...

  • Page 20: Available Separately

    • SOLEVAACC01PAK* accessory kit. This kit is only for use with Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLF; it is not for use with Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and eV-CLFL. The accessory kit has an alternative cable adapter bracket to access the signals of the internal auxiliary I/O connectors from outside the computer enclosure.

  • Page 21: Installation

    2. Complete the software installation procedure described in the documentation accompanying your software package. For information on using multiple Matrox Solios eV-CL boards, refer to More information Chapter 3: Using multiple Matrox Solios eV-CL boards. For in-depth hardware information, refer to Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference;...
  • Page 22 22 Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Chapter Hardware Chapter 2: installation This chapter explains how to install your Matrox Solios eV-CL board in your computer.

  • Page 24: Installing Your Matrox Solios Ev-Cl Board

    24 Chapter 2: Hardware installation Installing your Matrox Solios eV-CL board Before you install your Matrox Solios eV-CL board, some precautionary measures must be taken. Turn off the power to your computer and its peripherals, and drain static electricity from your body (by touching a metal part of the computer chassis).
  • Page 25 Installing your Matrox Solios eV-CL board Matrox Solios eV-CL might drop frames if there are not at least 4 active lanes on the PCIe connector to the Host (for example, if the board is connected to a x4 PCIe connector that has only one active lane ).
  • Page 26 5. Anchor the board using the screw that you removed in step 3. 6. If required, install the cable adapter bracket of your Matrox Solios eV-CL board, as described in the section Installing the cable adapter bracket, later in this chapter.

  • Page 27: Installing The Cable Adapter Bracket

    To install the cable adapter bracket of Matrox Solios eV-CL, proceed with the following steps: 1. Make sure that your Matrox Solios eV-CL board is fastened to the computer chassis. 2. Attach the cable adapter bracket’s flat ribbon cable to the appropriate internal auxiliary I/O connector on the Matrox Solios eV-CL board.
  • Page 28 28 Chapter 2: Hardware installation If you have DBHD-44 and DB-9 connectors on your cable adapter bracket, you should attach the flat ribbon cable of the DBHD-44 connector to the internal auxiliary I/O 44-pin connector and you should attach the flat ribbon cable of the DB-9 connector to the internal auxiliary 10-pin connector.

  • Page 29: Connecting Video Sources

    Connecting video sources Connecting to Matrox Solios eV-CLB or Matrox Solios eV-CLF boards The Matrox Solios eV-CLB and Matrox Solios eV-CLF boards have the following connectors on their bracket: • Two mini Camera Link-compliant video input connectors. Used to receive video input, timing, and synchronization signals and transmit/receive communication signals between the video source and the frame grabber.
  • Page 30 To connect video sources to the Camera Link connectors, use standard Camera Link cables with a 26-pin high-density male mini Camera Link connector (HDR or SDR) at one end. For Matrox Solios eV-CLB, you should use PoCL-compliant Camera Link cables (HDR or SDR) when connecting to PoCL-compliant video sources.

  • Page 31: Connecting To Matrox Solios Ev-Clbl Or Ev-Clfl Boards

    Otherwise, the cables can have different propagation delays. Connecting to Matrox Solios eV-CLBL or eV-CLFL boards Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards have the following connectors: • Two Camera Link-compliant video input connectors. Used to receive video input, timing, and synchronization signals and transmit/receive communication signals between the video source and the frame grabber.
  • Page 32 For Matrox Solios eV-CLBL, you should use PoCL-compliant Camera Link cables (MDR) when connecting to PoCL-compliant video sources. Camera Link cables are not available from Matrox; for possible sources, see the Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLF boards section in Appendix B: Technical information.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Using Multiple Matrox Solios Ev-Cl Boards

    Chapter Using multiple Chapter 3: Matrox Solios eV-CL boards This chapter explains how to use multiple Matrox Solios eV-CL boards.

  • Page 34: Multiple Board Installation

    34 Chapter 3: Using multiple Matrox Solios eV-CL boards Multiple board installation You can install and use multiple Matrox Solios eV-CL boards in one computer. Install each additional Matrox Solios eV-CL board as you installed the first board (refer to Chapter 2: Hardware installation). Theoretically, you can have as many as 16 Matrox Solios eV-CL boards installed in your computer;...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4: Matrox Solios Ev-Cl Hardware Reference

    Chapter Matrox Solios eV-CL Chapter 4: hardware reference This chapter explains the architecture, features, and modes of the Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware.

  • Page 36: Matrox Solios Ev-Cl Hardware Reference

    In addition, it covers the Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware related to the transfer of data. A summary of the features of Matrox Solios eV-CL, as well as pin assignments for the various connectors, can be found in Appendix B: Technical information.

  • Page 37: Matrox Solios Ev-Cl Acquisition Section

    Matrox Solios eV-CL acquisition section Matrox Solios eV-CL acquisition section Matrox Solios eV-CL can capture video from digital video sources compliant with the Camera Link specification. Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL can provide power over Camera Link (PoCL) to attached video sources.

  • Page 38: Performance

    * . D e p e n d s o n t h e n u m b e r o f n o n - c o n s e c u t i v e t a p s . The maximum pixel clock frequency is dependent on the length of the cable used. Refer to the Technical features of Matrox Solios eV-CL subsection of the Board summary section in Appendix B: Technical information.
  • Page 39 Matrox Solios eV-CL acquisition section The video sources can be frame, field, or line-scan video sources. Note that the acquisition paths in dual-Base configuration are completely independent, and therefore the video sources do not need to be identical when running in dual-Base configuration.
  • Page 40 40 Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference UART SerTFG LVDS driver PSG #1 & receiver Camera Link SerTC connector 1 LVDS (MDR-26) Cam Ctrl (4) drivers Clock ChannelLink LUTs Data (24) Receiver #2 & Syncs (4)* Video to PCI-X...
  • Page 41 Matrox Solios eV-CL acquisition section Camera Link Video to Data (28)* ChannelLink connector 1 PCI-X LUTs Clock Receiver #2 (mini HDR-26) Bridge Data (24) ChannelLink & Syncs (4)* Receiver #1 Clock LVDS Camera Link Cam Ctrl (4) drivers Connector 0...
  • Page 42 42 Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference Camera Link Clock ChannelLink connector 1 Data (24) Receiver #2 (MDR-26) Video to & Syncs (4)* PCI-X LUTs Bridge Data (24) ChannelLink & Syncs (4)* Receiver #1 Clock Camera Link LVDS Cam Ctrl (4)
  • Page 43 Matrox Solios eV-CL acquisition section Data (28)* ChannelLink Receiver #3 Clock Camera Link connector 1 Video to Data (28)* (mini HDR-26) ChannelLink PCI-X LUTs Receiver #2 Clock Bridge Data (24) & Syncs (4)* ChannelLink Receiver #1 Clock LVDS Camera Link...
  • Page 44 44 Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference Data (28)* ChannelLink Receiver #3 Clock Camera Link Data (28)* ChannelLink connector 1 Receiver #2 (MDR-26) Clock Video to PCI-X LUTs Bridge Data (24) ChannelLink & Syncs (4)* Receiver #1 Clock Camera Link...

  • Page 45: Supported Video Sources

    • F o u r t a p x 1 4 - 1 6 - b i t . ❖ Note that Matrox Solios eV-CL boards can simultaneously write to a limited number of non-sequential memory regions; this further restricts the tap configurations supported.

  • Page 46: Channellink Receivers

    LVDS pairs; a clock is received from the video source over a fifth LVDS pair. For Matrox Solios eV-CLF and eV-CLFL, the first ChannelLink receiver has the capabilities of the ChannelLink receivers on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL.

  • Page 47: Demultiplexers To Support Time-Multiplexed Video Sources

    Expansion is not always necessary. Lookup tables Matrox Solios eV-CL has on-board lookup tables (LUTs) that can be used to precondition input data at acquisition time, before it is stored in an image buffer. The LUTs on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL in dual-Base configuration can be operated in the following configurations per acquisition path •...

  • Page 48: Communication

    48 Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference The LUTs on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL in single-Medium configuration and those on Matrox Solios eV-CLF and eV-CLFL can be operated in the following configurations: • 8 palettes of one, two, three, four, or eight 256-entry 8-bit LUTs.

  • Page 49: Psgs

    Camera control and auxiliary signals The following table summarizes the auxiliary functionality that the PSGs support, and the corresponding signals that the PSGs can receive/generate on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and Matrox Solios eV-CLF. For example, P0_TTL_AUX_IO_0 can be defined as a timer output (M_TIMER3), trigger input (trigger controller 0 on acq path 0), field polarity input, user input, or user output (M_USER_BIT2) signal.
  • Page 50 50 Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference L V D S c a m . c t r l T T L a u x I / O O P T O a u x i n L V D S a u x i n...
  • Page 51 The following table lists the auxiliary input signals (or auxiliary I/O signals set to input) that can be re-routed onto output signals and the output signals onto which they can be re-routed on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and Matrox Solios eV-CLF. L V D S c a m . c t r l...
  • Page 52 52 Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference The following tables summarize the auxiliary functionality that the PSGs support, and the corresponding signals that the PSGs can receive/generate on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL. For example, P0_TTL_AUX_IO_0 can be defined as a timer output (M_TIMER3), trigger input (trigger controller 0 on acq path 0), field polarity input, user input, or user output (M_USER_BIT2).
  • Page 53 Matrox Solios eV-CL acquisition section L V D S c a m . c t r l T T L a u x . I / O O P T O a u x . i n L V D S a u x . i n L V D S a u x .
  • Page 54 The following table lists the auxiliary input signals (or auxiliary I/O signals set to input) that can be re-routed onto output signals and the output signals onto which they can be re-routed on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and eV-CLFL. Note that all signals are on external auxiliary I/O connector 0 (DBHD-44) unless otherwise indicated.
  • Page 55 Matrox Solios eV-CL acquisition section L V D S c a m . c t r l R e c e i v e d w i t h d a t a L V D S d e d i c a t e d s i g n a l s C L c o n n e c t .

  • Page 56: Specifications Of The Auxiliary Signals And Camera Control Signals

    T h e M a t r o x S o l i o s e V - C L B L h a s 2 L V D S a u x i l i a r y o u t p u t s i g n a l s p e r p a t h , f o r a t o t a l o f 4 s i g n a l s i n d u a l - B a s e c o n f i g u r a t i o n . Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL, in single-Medium configuration, and Matrox Solios eV-CLF and eV-CLFL have auxiliary/camera control signals in the following formats:...
  • Page 57 • A clock based on another timer of the same PSG. Timer 0 can use a clock based on Timer 1, and Timer 1, 2, and 3 can use a clock based on Timer 0. • A clock based on an external pixel clock signal. This applies to Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL only.
  • Page 58 58 Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference To route a timer output on an auxiliary signal, use the MIL-Lite function MdigControl() with M_IO_SOURCE + M_AUX_IOn (or + M_CC_IOn) set to M_TIMERm. Set up the timers using MdigControl() with M_TIMER_..
  • Page 59 MdigControl() with M_TIMER_TRIGGER_SOURCE. Synchronization For each PSG in Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL the board can supply one horizontal (HSYNC) and one vertical (VSYNC) synchronization signal to the video source. Through the Camera Link connectors, the board also receives synchronization data (frame valid, line valid, and data valid) along with the video data;...
  • Page 60 60 Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference Rotary decoder The PSGs of the Matrox Solios eV-CL board feature a rotary decoder (quadrature decoder) that can decode quadrature input received from a rotary encoder with quadrature output. A rotary encoder is a device that provides information about the position and direction of a rotating shaft (for example, that of a conveyor belt).
  • Page 61 Matrox Solios eV-CL acquisition section User signals Auxiliary signals can also be used to transmit or receive application-specific user output and/or input. If you want to start or stop an external event based on some calculation or analysis, you can manually set the state of any auxiliary output signal (or I/O signal set to output) to high or low.

  • Page 62: Acquisition Controller

    Acquisition controller The acquisition controller is responsible for reconstructing and storing image data in on-board acquisition memory. On Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL, the acquisition controller can write to two non-sequential memory regions per acquisition path in dual-Base configuration; whereas the acquisition controller can write to four non-sequential memory regions per acquisition path in single-Medium configuration.

  • Page 63: Video Formatter

    • Flipping. Image data can be flipped vertically. • Bayer color decoding (only on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL). Supports decoding the color information of a single-band, Bayer color-encoded image; the video formatter supports GBRG, GRBG, BGGR, and RGGB patterns.
  • Page 64 The DCF establishes the source image data, while the destination grab buffer, allocated using MbufAlloc...(), establishes the output image data. If your camera and DCF are in Bayer mode, the Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL will decode the Bayer color-encoded image before it applies color...

  • Page 65: Memory

    Memory Memory Matrox Solios eV-CL has on-board acquisition memory. It has 128, 256, or 512 Mbytes of linearly addressable 32-bit 216 MHz DDR2 SDRAM to store acquisition data. This memory has a memory bandwidth of 1.73 Gbytes/sec. PCI-X to PCIe bridge The PCI-X to PCIe bridge handles the Matrox Solios eV-CL board’s PCIe...
  • Page 66 66 Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference...

  • Page 67: Appendix A: Glossary

    Appendix A: Glossary Appendix A: This appendix defines some of the specialized terms used in the Matrox Solios eV-CL documentation.

  • Page 68: Glossary

    • DDR2 SDRAM Double Data Rate2 Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. A type of memory used for image capture and processing. SDRAM allows the Matrox Solios eV-CL to access data at very high speed, which is important for I/O-bound functions.
  • Page 69 Glossary • Double buffering Alternating the destination of an operation between two buffers. Double buffering allows you to, for example, process one buffer while grabbing into the other buffer. • Dynamic range The range of values present in a buffer. An unsigned 8-bit buffer, for example, has an allowable range of 0 to 255;...
  • Page 70 70 Appendix A: Glossary • Grab To acquire an image from a video source. • Horizontal blanking period The portion of a video signal after the end of a line and before the beginning of a new line. During this period, the video signal is "blank". See also vertical blanking period.
  • Page 71 Glossary • LVDS Low-voltage differential signalling. LVDS offers a general-purpose, high bandwidth interface standard for serial and parallel data interfaces that require increased bandwidth at high speed, with low noise and power consumption. • Progressive scanning Describes a transfer of data in which the lines of the source are written sequentially into the destination buffer.
  • Page 72 72 Appendix A: Glossary • Vertical blanking period The portion of a video signal after the end of a frame and before the beginning of a new frame. During this period, the video signal is "blank". See also horizontal blanking period. •...

  • Page 73: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Appendix B: Technical Appendix B: information This appendix contains information that might be useful when installing your Matrox Solios eV-CL board.

  • Page 74: Board Summary

    - Processor with an Intel 32-bit architecture (IA32) or equivalent. - A relatively up-to-date PCIe chipset. The list of platforms that are known to be compatible with Matrox Solios eV-CL are available on the Matrox website, under the board’s PC compatibility list.

  • Page 75: Technical Features Of Matrox Solios Ev-Cl

    Board summary Technical features of Matrox Solios eV-CL Features common to all Matrox Solios eV-CL boards • Has a x4 PCIe Host interface. • Supports a maximum clock frequency of up to 85 MHz. Clock frequency is also dependent on the length of the cable used. The following are rough guidelines for the maximum clock frequencies that can be achieved;...
  • Page 76 • Two opto-isolated auxiliary input signals (trigger input, field polarity input, or user input) per acquisition path *. See the Camera control and auxiliary signals section of Chapter 4: Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference for supported configurations.
  • Page 77 Board summary Features specific to Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLBL in dual-Base configuration • Has two independent acquisition paths. Each supports a video source in the Camera Link Base configuration. • Can provide power over Camera Link (PoCL) with SafePower. The PoCL protection on-board fuse can sustain a current of 0.4 A.
  • Page 78 • Separate LVDS pixel clock output, HSYNC output, and VSYNC output signals per acquisition path. • Two additional LVDS auxiliary output signals (timer output or user output) per acquisition path *. See the Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware reference chapter for supported configurations.

  • Page 79: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical specifications Electrical specifications M a t r o x S o l i o s e V - C L ( s t a r t i n g f r o m v e r s i o n 0 0 0 ) O p e r a t i n g v o l t a g e a n d T y p i c a l 3 .

  • Page 80: Dimensions And Environmental Specifications

    80 Appendix B: Technical information Dimensions and environmental specifications The following dimensions and environmental specifications apply to all Matrox Solios eV-CL boards: • Dimensions: 16.76 L x 11.12 H x 1.56 W cm (6.6" x 4.376" x 0.613") from bottom edge of goldfinger to top edge of board.

  • Page 81: Connectors On Matrox Solios Ev-Clb And Ev-Clf Boards

    Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLF boards On the Matrox Solios eV-CLB and Matrox Solios eV-CLF boards, there are several interface connectors. On their bracket, there are two mini Camera Link video input connectors and an auxiliary I/O connector. In addition, close to the top edge of the boards, there are two internal auxiliary I/O connectors.

  • Page 82: Camera Link Video Input Connectors

    Video Input Connector 1 ❖ Note that the Matrox Solios eV-CL hardware signal names have a ranking that reflects the number of signals of that type, format, and direction for a path. For example, two OPTO and two LVDS auxiliary input signals for path 0 would be named P0_OPTO_AUX_IN0, P0_OPTO_AUX_IN1, P0_LVDS_AUX_IN0, and P0_LVDS_AUX_IN1.
  • Page 83 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLF boards For Matrox Solios eV-CLB in dual-Base configuration, the two Camera Link video input connectors have the same pinout; this pinout is listed in the following table. Note that, in dual-Base configuration, each connector supports video input from a different video source.
  • Page 84 You can purchase such a cable from your video source manufacturer, Components Express inc., 3M Interconnect Solutions for Factory Automation, Intercon 1, or other third parties. Note that this cable is not available from Matrox. ❖ If using both Camera Link connectors to connect to the same video source (single-Medium mode or single-Full mode), the cables you choose must be of the same type and length.

  • Page 85: External Auxiliary I/O Connector 0

    ❖ The auxiliary I/O connector on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and Matrox Solios eV-CLF is not compatible with display devices. Connecting the DBHD-15 connector on Matrox Solios eV-CLB or Matrox Solios eV-CLF to a VGA monitor or any other display device might damage both the device and the board.
  • Page 86 86 Appendix B: Technical information P i n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l n a m e M I L c o n s t a n t D i g i t i z e r D e s c r i p t i o n f o r a u x i l i a r y d e v i c e n u m b e r...
  • Page 87 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLF boards To build your own cable, you can purchase the following parts: M a t i n g i n f o r m a t i o n M a n u f a c t u r e r : N o r C o m p , I n c .

  • Page 88: External Auxiliary I/O Connector 1 On Cable Adapter Bracket

    ‡. If you purchase the SOLEVAACC01PAK* accessory kit, you obtain the cable adapter bracket with the DB-9 connector. In this case, the DB-9 connector has the same pinout as auxiliary I/O connector 1 (DB-9) on the adapter board of other Matrox Solios eCL/XCL boards. Note however, when using the optional DB-9 connector,...
  • Page 89 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLF boards P i n o n P i n o n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l M I L c o n s t a n t...

  • Page 90: Internal 16-Pin Auxiliary I/O Connector (Top) And 10-Pin Auxiliary I/O Connector (Bottom)

    I/O connector (bottom) The internal 16-pin auxiliary I/O connector (top) and the internal 10-pin auxiliary I/O connector (bottom) on the Matrox Solios eV-CLB and Matrox Solios eV-CLF boards are 0.1" spacing, 16-pin and 10-pin male connectors, respectively. You can use one of the connectors to transmit/receive auxiliary signals for one of the acquisition paths.
  • Page 91 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLB and eV-CLF boards The pinout for these connectors are as follows. Refer to the description of external auxiliary I/O connector 1 to establish if an auxiliary signal is specific to an independent acquisition path and the type of signals that can be routed onto it.

  • Page 92: Internal I/O Acquisition Path Jumper Block

    92 Appendix B: Technical information Internal I/O acquisition path jumper block The internal I/O acquisition path jumper block is a 0.1" spacing, 2-pin connector. It is used to establish if auxiliary I/O connector 0 and auxiliary I/O connector 1 swap their pinout description. J u m p e r D e s c r i p t i o n N o t i n s t a l l e d...

  • Page 93: Connectors On Matrox Solios Ev-Clbl And Matrox Solios Ev-Clfl Boards

    Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards On the Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and the Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards, there are several interface connectors. On their bracket, there are two Camera Link video input connectors. In addition, depending on the cable adapter bracket received,...

  • Page 94: Camera Link Video Input Connectors

    DBHD-44 and DB-9 two DBHD-15 connectors ❖ Note that the Matrox Solios eV-CL signal names have a ranking that reflects the number of signals of that type, format, and direction for a path. For example, two TTL and two LVDS auxiliary input signals for path 0 would be named P0_TTL_AUX_IN0, P0_TTL_AUX_IN1, P0_LVDS_AUX_IN0, and P0_LVDS_AUX_IN1.
  • Page 95 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards Camera Link video input connectors On Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL, the two Camera Link video input connectors are 26-pin high-density female Camera Link connectors (MDR). The connectors are used to receive video input, timing, and synchronization signals and transmit/receive communication signals between the video source and the frame grabber.

  • Page 96: External Auxiliary I/O Connector 0 On The Dbhd-44/Db-9 Cable Adapter Bracket

    96 Appendix B: Technical information External auxiliary I/O connector 0 on the DBHD-44/DB-9 cable adapter bracket External auxiliary I/O connector 0 on the Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL DBHD-44/DB-9 cable adapter bracket is a high-density D-subminiature 44-pin (DBHD-44 ) female connector.
  • Page 97 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards P i n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l n a m e M I L c o n s t a n t f o r...
  • Page 98 98 Appendix B: Technical information P i n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l n a m e M I L c o n s t a n t f o r D i g i t i z e r d e v i c e D e s c r i p t i o n n u m b e r f o r...
  • Page 99 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards P i n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l n a m e M I L c o n s t a n t f o r...

  • Page 100: External Auxiliary I/O Connector 1 On The Dbhd-44/Db-9 Cable Adapter Bracket

    100 Appendix B: Technical information External auxiliary I/O connector 1 on the DBHD-44/DB-9 cable adapter bracket External auxiliary I/O connector 1 on the Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL DBHD-44/DB-9 cable adapter bracket is a standard D-subminiature 9-pin (DB-9 ) female connector.

  • Page 101: External Auxiliary I/O Connector 1 On The Dual Dbhd-15 Cable Adapter Bracket

    ) male connector. It is used to transmit/receive auxiliary signals for acquisition path 0. ❖ Auxiliary I/O connector 0 on the Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL dual DBHD-15 cable adapter bracket is not compatible with display devices. Connecting the DBHD-15 connector on the cable adapter bracket to a VGA monitor or any other display device might damage both the device and the board.
  • Page 102 ) male connector. It is used to transmit/receive auxiliary signals for acquisition path 1. ❖ Auxiliary I/O connector 1 on the Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL dual DBHD-15 cable adapter bracket is not compatible with display devices. Connecting the DBHD-15 connector on the cable adapter bracket to a VGA monitor or any other display device might damage both the device and the board.
  • Page 103 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards To build your own cable, you can purchase the following parts: M a t i n g i n f o r m a t i o n f o r D B - 1 5 M a n u f a c t u r e r : N o r C o m p , I n c .

  • Page 104: Internal 44-Pin Auxiliary I/O Connector (Left) And 10-Pin Auxiliary I/O Connector (Right)

    I/O connector (right) The internal 44-pin auxiliary I/O connector (left) and the internal 10-pin auxiliary I/O connector (right) on the Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL board are 0.1" spacing, 44-pin and 10-pin male connectors, respectively. You can use the connectors to transmit/receive auxiliary signals for the two acquisition paths.
  • Page 105 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards P i n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l n a m e M I L c o n s t a n t...
  • Page 106 106 Appendix B: Technical information P i n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l n a m e M I L c o n s t a n t D i g i t i z e r D e s c r i p t i o n f o r a u x i l i a r y d e v i c e n u m b e r...
  • Page 107 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards P i n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l n a m e M I L c o n s t a n t f o r...

  • Page 108: Internal 32-Pin Auxiliary I/O Connector

    108 Appendix B: Technical information Internal 32-pin auxiliary I/O connector The internal 32-pin auxiliary I/O connector on the Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL board is a 0.1" spacing, 32-pin male connector. This connector is to be connected to the dual DBHD-15 connector’s flat ribbon cable.
  • Page 109 Connectors on Matrox Solios eV-CLBL and Matrox Solios eV-CLFL boards P i n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l n a m e M I L c o n s t a n t f o r...
  • Page 110 110 Appendix B: Technical information P i n H a r d w a r e s i g n a l n a m e M I L c o n s t a n t f o r D i g i t i z e r d e v i c e D e s c r i p t i o n n u m b e r f o r...

  • Page 111: Appendix C: Acknowledgments

    Appendix C: Acknowledgments Appendix C: This appendix lists the copyright information regarding third-party material used to implement components on the Matrox Solios eV-CL board.

  • Page 112: Uart Copyright Information

    112 Appendix C: Acknowledgments UART copyright information The following is the copyright notice for the UART design used on the Matrox Solios eV-CL boards. Copyright © 2002 Daniel Wallner (jesus@opencores.org) All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and synthesized forms, with or without...

  • Page 113: Appendix D: Major Revisions Of Matrox Solios Ev-Cl Boards

    Appendix D: Major revisions of Appendix D: Matrox Solios eV-CL boards This appendix lists the major revisions of the Matrox Solios eV-CL boards.

  • Page 114: Major Revisions Of Matrox Solios Ev-Cl

    114 Appendix D: Major revisions of Matrox Solios eV-CL boards Major revisions of Matrox Solios eV-CL V e r s i o n s o f M a t r o x S o l i o s e V - C L...
  • Page 115 69 dynamic range defined 69 acquisition controller 62 acquisition features electrical specifications 79 Matrox Solios eV-CL 37 – external auxiliary I/O connector 0 85 acquisition path, defined 36 external auxiliary I/O connector 1 88 acquisition paths Matrox Solios eV-CL 37...
  • Page 116 Major revisions of Matrox Solios eV-CL 114 requirements Matrox Inspector 17 computer 18 Matrox Intellicam 17 RGB 15 Matrox Solios eV-CL rotary decoder 60 acquisition features 37 RS-232 compatible serial interfaces 15 acquisition rate 38 auxiliary signals 52 ChannelLink receivers 46...

  • Page 117: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Warning Changes or modifications to these units not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. The use of shielded cables for connections of these devices to other peripherals is required to meet the regulatory requirements.
  • Page 118 Bitte wenden Sie sich an dem Matrox-Website (www.matrox.com/environment/weee) für Recycling Informationen. (Italiano) Informazioni per gli utenti europei – Direttiva sui rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (RAEE) Si prega di riferirsi al sito Web Matrox (www.matrox.com/environment/weee) per le informazioni di riciclaggio.
  • Page 119 Limited Warranty Refer to the warranty statement that came with your product.

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