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Matrox Morphis Evo
Installation and Hardware Reference
Manual no. 11083-101-0200
September 14, 2009

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  • Page 1 Matrox Morphis Evo Installation and Hardware Reference Manual no. 11083-101-0200 September 14, 2009...
  • Page 2 © Copyright Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd., 2008-2009. 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

    Essentials to get started ..........14 Inspecting the Matrox Morphis Evo package ....... 15 Standard package .
  • Page 4 Connecting devices to the Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module ....36 Connecting wires to the wire-terminals ......37 Connecting external devices to the auxiliary (alarm or user-defined) output signals .
  • Page 5 Major revisions of Matrox Morphis Evo ........

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter Introduction This chapter outlines the key features of the Matrox Morphis Evo board.

  • Page 8: Matrox Morphis Evo

    Compression is performed using H.264, an industry-proven method for minimizing storage and network transmission requirements. To the Matrox Morphis Evo board, you can connect the Matrox Morphis Evo Add-on module I/O module. The Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module supports eight alarm input signals and eight alarm output signals, as well as a half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 interface.
  • Page 9 Matrox Morphis Evo The following diagram illustrates the data flow of the Matrox Morphis Evo board. Matrox Morphis Evo board Audio Real-time NTSC/PAL multi-input controller decoder H.264 Video pre- processor encoder Video 8 video UART Audio Real-time 8 audio multi-input...
  • Page 10 10 Chapter 1: Introduction The following diagram illustrates the data flow of the Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module. Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module UART UART RS-485 Serial signals Serial signals transceiver Aux 12-15 To / from main board Common V...

  • Page 11: Matrox Morphis Evo Video And Audio Input Signals

    Matrox Morphis Evo Matrox Morphis Evo video and audio input signals Matrox Morphis Evo allows for the simultaneous capture from up to 16 standard video sources and their audio components. The Matrox Morphis Evo video decoders can accept composite video (CVBS) in NTSC/PAL format, and monochrome video in RS-170/CCIR format.

  • Page 12: Functionality Of The Matrox Morphis Evo I/O Module

    (maximum recommended baud rate = 19200 baud). The RS-485 interface supports multiple devices, and distances of up to 4000 feet. This is a convenient means to connect the Matrox Morphis Evo board to multiple devices that are already connected to each other through this network.

  • Page 13: Software

    Software Software To operate Matrox Morphis Evo, you can use one or more Matrox Imaging software products that supports the board. These are the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) and its derivatives (MIL-Lite, ActiveMIL, ActiveMIL-Lite, Matrox Inspector, and Matrox Intellicam). All Matrox software is supported under Windows;...

  • Page 14: Essentials To Get Started

    Matrox Imaging software products. Essentials to get started To use Matrox Morphis Evo, you must have a computer with at least the following: • An available conventional x1 (or better) PCIe slot for the Matrox Morphis Evo board. If you are also installing one or two Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules, an additional slot must be available for each Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module that you intend to install.

  • Page 15: Inspecting The Matrox Morphis Evo Package

    Inspecting the Matrox Morphis Evo package Inspecting the Matrox Morphis Evo package When you unpack your Matrox Morphis Evo package, you should check its contents. Note that optional parts might or might not be included, depending on what you ordered. If something is missing or damaged, contact your Matrox representative.

  • Page 16: Optional Items

    - The I/O module. - One flat ribbon cable with 10-pin female connectors at both ends to connect the I/O module to the Matrox Morphis Evo board, or to connect the I/O module to a second I/O module. - Three terminal block connectors to attach external signals.

  • Page 17: Handling Components

    Inspecting the Matrox Morphis Evo package • One or two Matrox DVI-TO-18BNC cables, a 24-inch cable with a 29-pin DVI male connector at one end and eighteen BNC female connectors at the other end. This cable is used for analog audio or video input and output signals.

  • Page 18: Installation

    MIL maintenance program, you can contact technical support. To do so, you should first complete and submit the online Technical Support Request Form, accessible from the above-mentioned page. Once the information is submitted, a Matrox support agent will contact you shortly thereafter by email or phone, depending on the problem.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Chapter Hardware Chapter 2: installation This chapter explains how to install the Matrox Morphis Evo hardware.

  • Page 20: Installing Matrox Morphis Evo

    3.3 V PCI-X slot ❖ If you are also installing one or two Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules, an additional slot must be available for each Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module that you intend to install. This additional slot need not be adjacent to the Matrox Morphis Evo board.
  • Page 21 Important When installing a Matrox Morphis Evo board in a x16 PCIe slot, special care must be taken to avoid damaging the board. Some x16 PCIe slots have a connector with a retainer. The Matrox Morphis Evo board must not come into contact with the latch of this retainer.
  • Page 22 8. Attach your video sources as described in the Connecting devices to Matrox Morphis Evo section later in this chapter. 9. If required, install your Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module(s) as described in the Installing one or two Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules section later in this chapter.

  • Page 23: Supplying Power To Your Board

    Supplying power to your board Supplying power to your board The Matrox Morphis Evo board must receive power, through its SATA power connector, directly from the power supply of your computer’s motherboard. The following illustration shows the different components of the board’s power input: the SATA power connector, the power selector connector, and the power LED.
  • Page 24 24 Chapter 2: Hardware installation To properly connect the power supply of your computer’s motherboard to the SATA power connector on the Matrox Morphis Evo board, do the following: 1. Determine what type of SATA power cables are available with the power supply of your computer.
  • Page 25 SATA cable. For more information about the power LED, see the LEDs subsection of the Matrox Morphis Evo board connectors and LEDs section in Appendix B Technical information.

  • Page 26: Installing The Cables For Watchdog Functionality

    4. Disconnect the end of the reset button cable currently attached to your motherboard reset connector, and attach Cable B to this connector instead. 5. Connect Cable A to pins 3 and 4 of the system reset connector of Matrox Morphis Evo, shown below.

  • Page 27: Installing One Or Two Matrox Morphis Evo I/O Modules

    Installing one or two Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules Up to two Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules can be interconnected to the Matrox Morphis Evo main board. An additional slot must be available in your computer for each Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module that you intend to install. This additional slot need not be adjacent to the Matrox Morphis Evo main board.

  • Page 28: Important Considerations Before Installation

    PCIe/PCI-X/PCI slot, the I/O module’s tab might interfere with other components in the computer. Bracket • RS-485 signals. Note that only one I/O module can receive or transmit RS-485 signals: the first I/O module (the I/O module that is directly attached to the Matrox Morphis Evo board).

  • Page 29: Preparing The I/O Module(S) For Installation

    Checking the positions of the jumpers Before you install one or two Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules in your computer, you will need to check the following connector settings for each I/O module: • If one of the I/O modules will be receiving/transmitting RS-485 signals, you will need to adjust the jumpers on the three RS-485 biasing and termination configuration connectors (J6, J7, and J8) to achieve the appropriate effect.

  • Page 30: Installing The First I/O Module In Your Computer

    ❖ Note that if you are installing two I/O modules, and one of the I/O modules will be sending/receiving RS-485 signals, this I/O module must be connected first. 1. Make sure that your Matrox Morphis Evo main board is fastened to the computer chassis.
  • Page 31 Installing one or two Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules Connecting your first Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module to the Matrox Morphis Evo main board Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module Internal expansion connector 1 Internal expansion connector 0 I/O expansion connector...

  • Page 32: Installing A Second I/O Module In Your Computer

    5. Secure the I/O module’s bracket to the chassis using the screw. Installing a second I/O module in your computer To install a second Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module in your computer, you must have connected a flat ribbon cable to internal expansion connector 1 of the first I/O module.
  • Page 33 Installing one or two Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules The following illustration shows two interconnected I/O modules and their flat ribbon cables. Two interconnected Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules Connect to the I/O expansion connector of the Matrox Morphis Internal Evo main board.

  • Page 34: Connecting Devices To Matrox Morphis Evo

    34 Chapter 2: Hardware installation Connecting devices to Matrox Morphis Evo The Matrox Morphis Evo board has two 29-pin DVI connectors on its bracket for video/audio input and video output signals. Secondary (B) video/audio connector Primary (A) video/audio connector To connect a video source to your Matrox Morphis Evo, plug the Matrox Cable DVI-TO-18BNC cable into the DVI video/audio input signal connector.
  • Page 35 Connecting devices to Matrox Morphis Evo BNC Label DVI Connector Signal Video device to connect VIN3/11 P3_VID_IN Analog video input signal for acquisition path 3. P11_VID_IN Analog video input signal for acquisition path 11. AIN0/8 P0_AUD_IN Analog audio input signal for acquisition path 0.

  • Page 36: Connecting Devices To The Matrox Morphis Evo I/O Module

    36 Chapter 2: Hardware installation Connecting devices to the Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module The Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module has three connectors on its bracket: • The alarm output and RS-485 connector. • The alarm output connector. • The alarm input connector.

  • Page 37: Connecting Wires To The Wire-Terminals

    Important Withstand voltages (maximum allowable voltages) are different for the alarm input and the alarm output connectors on the Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module. See the Electrical specifications section in Appendix B for more information. Because of this, care must be taken not to plug the power source for an auxiliary (alarm) output signal into an auxiliary (alarm) input wire-terminal.
  • Page 38 Wire-terminal Terminal block connector Bracket Matrox recommends that you purchase the following screwdriver from Phoenix Contact inc. to press down on the flange: Tool Description Screwdriver Phillips head screwdriver, blade thickness 0.4 mm, blade width 2 mm.

  • Page 39: Connecting External Devices To The Auxiliary (Alarm Or User-Defined)

    They are relayed output signals. You must connect a power source to the signal’s corresponding voltage input signal wire-terminal. Each auxiliary output signal of the Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module uses a solid state switch (SPST relay). When you turn the switch on using software (for example, using the MIL...
  • Page 40 40 Chapter 2: Hardware installation Four of the auxiliary output signals use their own power source, while four of the signals use a common power souce. Aux 12-15 Common V in V in for Aux 8 Alarm I/O controller Aux 8 V in for Aux 9 Aux 9...

  • Page 41: Connecting External Devices To The Auxiliary (Alarm Or User-Defined)

    You can connect output signals from a variety of external devices to the auxiliary input signals of your Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module. Typically, the auxiliary input signals are used as alarm input signals, but can be used for any purpose (user-defined).

  • Page 42: Connecting Devices To The Serial Interface

    OFF by default. Connecting devices to the serial interface Connect the serial port of the Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module to an RS-485 multidrop network or an RS-422 point-to-point connection (single device). When connecting to a multidrop network, it must be an RS-485 two-wire...
  • Page 43 Connecting devices to the Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module The following illustrates a typical RS-485 four-wire multidrop network that Four-wire multidrop network Matrox Morphis Evo does not support. (not supported) Four-wire multidrop network NOT SUPPORTED by Matrox Morphis Evo Up to 4000 ft...
  • Page 44 44 Chapter 2: Hardware installation...

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Glossary

    Appendix A: Glossary This appendix defines some of the specialized terms used in this Matrox Morphis Evo document.

  • Page 46: Glossary

    46 Appendix A: Glossary Glossary • Band One of the surfaces of a buffer. A grayscale image requires just one band. A color image requires three bands, one for each color component. • Bandwidth A term describing the capacity to transfer data. Greater bandwidth is needed to sustain a higher transfer rate.
  • Page 47 Glossary • D1 A digital video standard, used for storing uncompressed digitized component video, digital audio, and a time code. D1 video resolution is 720 x 480 for the NTSC format, and 720 x 576 for the PAL format. • DCF Digitizer Configuration Format.
  • Page 48 48 Appendix A: Glossary • GOP Group of Pictures. A group of pictures is a group of successive pictures within an MPEG-coded video stream. The GOP consists of a reference picture (I-frame) followed by up to a specified number of P-frames, which reference the I-frame. The following I-frame marks the start of the next GOP.
  • Page 49 Glossary • PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect. An expansion bus for attaching peripheral devices to a computer motherboard. • Progressive scanning Describes a transfer of data in which the lines of the source input signal device are written sequentially into the destination buffer. Also known as non-interlaced. See also interlaced scanning.
  • Page 50 50 Appendix A: Glossary...

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Appendix B: Technical information This appendix contains information that might be useful when installing the Matrox Morphis Evo board and the optional Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module.

  • Page 52: Technical Information

    52 Appendix B: Technical information Technical information This appendix contains information that might be useful when installing your Matrox Morphis Evo board and your Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module(s). System information The following system information applies to your Matrox Morphis Evo board: •...

  • Page 53: Compression Features

    • Supports up to 16 mono audio input signals with a sampling rate of 8 KHz. Mono audio is only available as part of the H.264 stream. Spot monitor video output The Matrox Morphis Evo board has the following video output features: • Analog composite video (spot monitor) output for any one video input signal.

  • Page 54: Host Interface

    • Can generate interrupts for the start and end of frame and sequence capture. Watchdog (system reset) feature The Matrox Morphis Evo board has the following Watchdog (system reset) feature: • Integrated Watchdog (system reset) capability for automatically recovering from application or system failure.

  • Page 55: Electrical Specifications

    Important When determining the power requirements for your computer, do not forget to include the power requirements for other peripheral devices. Typical operating voltage and current for Matrox Morphis Evo board (starting from version 000) Voltage Current Power 3.3 V ±...
  • Page 56 The following table lists the electrical specifications of the Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module under different conditions. Typical operating voltage and current for Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module (starting from version 000) Operating condition: all alarm output signals active, and all alarm input signals low (wet mode)

  • Page 57: Dimensions And Environmental Specifications

    • Dimensions: - Matrox Morphis Evo board: 16.7 L x 11.1 H cm (6.6" x 4.4") from bottom edge of goldfinger to top edge of board. - Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module: 5.5 L x 10.7 H cm (2.175" x 4.2").

  • Page 58: Matrox Morphis Evo Board Connectors And Leds

    DVI connectors can also be used for an analog spot-monitor video output signal. On the board, there is one I/O expansion connector to attach one Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module (or two interconnected I/O modules). The board also features a system reset connector, a SATA power connector, and a power selector connector.

  • Page 59: Primary Video/Audio Input Connector

    Matrox Morphis Evo board connectors and LEDs Primary video/audio input connector The primary video/audio input connector is a 29-pin DVI-type female connector, used to access audio and video input signals. Moreover, it is used to access the video spot-monitor output signal. The connector's pin assignment is as follows:...
  • Page 60 RESERVED Reserved (do not connect). Ground. You can use the optional Matrox DVI-TO-18BNC cable to interface with this connector. The cable has a 29-pin DVI male connector at one end, and 18 BNC female connectors at the other end. To build your own cable, you can purchase the following parts:...

  • Page 61: Secondary Video/Audio Input Connector

    Matrox Morphis Evo board connectors and LEDs Secondary video/audio input connector The secondary video/audio input connector is a 29-pin DVI-type female connector, used to access audio and video input signals. The connector's pin assignment is as follows: Signal Description P12_VID_IN Analog video input signal for acquisition path 12.

  • Page 62: I/O Expansion Connector

    I/O expansion connector The I/O expansion connector is a 10-pin 0.1 inch pitch male connector. You attach your first Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module to this connector using the flat ribbon cable that is provided with the Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module.

  • Page 63: System Reset Connector

    The system reset connector is a right angle, 0.1"spacing, male connector. This connector is used to reset the motherboard if the reset button is pressed or the Watchdog circuitry of Matrox Morphis Evo detects abnormal Host inactivity. The connector's pin assignment is as follows:...

  • Page 64: Sata Power Connector

    64 Appendix B: Technical information SATA power connector The SATA power connector located at the back of the Matrox Morphis Evo board is a standard 15-pin SATA power connector. The SATA power connector’s pin assignment is as follows: Description +3.3 V.

  • Page 65: Power Selector Connector

    • The power LED. • The reset LED. When the SATA power cable is first attached to the Matrox Morphis Evo board, the power LED lights green, indicating that the board is receiving power. The reset LED will then turn red, indicating that the internal power rails are not at their nominal values, or that the PCIe reset is active.

  • Page 66: Matrox Morphis Evo I/O Module Connectors

    On the back edge of the board are two internal expansion connectors, which allow you to attach the I/O module to the Matrox Morphis Evo board, and to interconnect a second I/O module. In addition, there are five internal connectors with jumpers, which allow you to change the settings...

  • Page 67: Alarm Input Connector

    The alarm input connector is a 10-pin connector used to receive alarm signals. A terminal block connector, included with your Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module, needs to be attached to this connector, so that you can attach the necessary wires.

  • Page 68: Alarm Output Connector

    The alarm output connector is a 10-pin connector used to send alarm signals. A terminal block connector, included with your Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module, needs to be attached to this connector, so that you can attach the necessary wires.

  • Page 69: Alarm Output And Rs-485 Connector

    The alarm output and RS-485 connector is an 8-pin connector used to send alarm signals, and to connect to an RS-485 two-wire multidrop network. A terminal block connector, included with your Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module, needs to be attached to this connector, so that you can attach the necessary wires.
  • Page 70 70 Appendix B: Technical information Towards top of bracket Alarm output and Alarm output RS-485 connector connector Terminal block connector Wire-terminals Wire- Signal name Description terminal I/O module 0 I/O module 1 AUX(ALARM)_RELAY_OUT12- AUX(ALARM)_RELAY_OUT28- Relayed auxiliary signal 12 or 28. Supported functions: User-defined signal 12 or 28 (output), and alarm signal 12 or 28 (output).

  • Page 71: Rs-485 Biasing And Termination Configuration Connectors

    Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module connectors RS-485 biasing and termination configuration connectors The three RS-485 biasing and termination configuration connectors (J6, J7, and J8) are 3-pin connectors with a jumper. These connectors allow you to apply a terminating resistor to the RS-485 interface.

  • Page 72: Alarm Input Wet/Dry Connector

    72 Appendix B: Technical information Alarm input wet/dry connector The alarm input wet/dry connector (J10) is a 3-pin connector with a jumper. This connector allows you to set the operating mode of the auxiliary (alarm or user-defined) input signals. The description of possible jumper positions is as follows: Pins Jumper being placed...

  • Page 73: Address Selection Connector

    Evo I/O module is connected to the Matrox Morphis Evo board, this connector must have the jumper position 2-3, the default setting. ❖ Note that only one Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module can send or receive RS-485/RS-422 signals. Therefore, if a specific I/O module needs to send or receive serial signals, this I/O module must be connected first, and its address selection connector must have the jumper position 2-3.

  • Page 74: Internal Expansion Connectors

    Morphis Evo board. All connections are made with the flat ribbon cable provided with the I/O modules. You must connect your first I/O module to the Matrox Morphis Evo main board using connector 0. If you require a second I/O module, attach the flat ribbon cable between connector 0 of the second I/O module and connector 1 of the first I/O module.

  • Page 75: Appendix C: Listing Of Matrox Morphis Evo Boards

    Appendix C: Listing of Matrox Morphis Evo boards...

  • Page 76: Major Revisions Of Matrox Morphis Evo

    76 Appendix C: Listing of Matrox Morphis Evo boards Major revisions of Matrox Morphis Evo Board Part# Version# Description Matrox Morphis Evo MOREVOE* • Initial product version. ROHS compliant. board • Manufacturing improvements. Matrox Morphis Evo MOREVOIO* • Initial product version. ROHS compliant.
  • Page 77 Index installation acquisition features, Matrox Morphis Evo board 52 Matrox Morphis Evo board 20 ActiveMIL 13 Matrox Morphis Evo I/O module 27 analog spot monitor 11 overview 18 interconnected Matrox Morphis Evo I/O modules 33 baud rate 12 LEDs 65...
  • Page 78 42 pinouts see connectors power connector 23 power selector connector 65 UART 12 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) 12 revisions of Matrox Morphis Evo 76 RS-485 71 video sources 11 SATA 23 Watchdog 11 software supported 13 wire...

  • Page 79: Regulatory Compliance

    Telephone: (514) 822-6000 (x2026) • Attention: Conformity Group Declaration The Matrox hardware products supported by this guide comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 80 (English) Industry Canada Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These digital devices do not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus devices set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
  • Page 81 B. (Español) Información para usuarios europeos – Declaración de conformidad Observación referente a los productos de hardware de Matrox apoyados por este manual Estos dispositivos cumplen con la directiva de la CE 89/336/EEC para dispositivos digitales de Clase B. Dichos dispositivos han sido sometidos a prueba y se ha comprobado que cumplen con las normas EN55022/CISPR22 y EN55024/CISPR24.
  • Page 82 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 83 China RoHS Hazardous Materials Disclosure Tables Material disclosure table for MOREVOE*...
  • Page 84 Material disclosure table for MOREVOIO*...

  • Page 85: Product Support

    Software Package provided by Matrox is not covered under this limited warranty. 1.3 Matrox's limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the Matrox Hardware and does not apply to any damage which arises from: i) improper or inadequate maintenance;...
  • Page 86 (including theft); 1.4 If Matrox receives from the Licensee, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in the Matrox Hardware, which is subsequently confirmed by Matrox, Matrox shall at its sole option, either i) repair the defect using new or refurbished parts and return the repaired Matrox Hardware within a reasonable delay;...
  • Page 87 Matrox Hardware. 1.13 If the Purchaser needs to return Matrox Hardware, it must pack the Matrox Product in its original box and return it to its Matrox dealer where the Matrox Product was purchased, together with the proof of purchase. The Matrox dealer will return the Matrox Product for the Purchaser.

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