EAN-Digital Video Configuration - SightLine …

1 SightLine Applications, Inc. EAN-Digital Video Configuration PN: EAN-Digital - Video - Configuration 1/3/2019 EAN-Digital - Video - Configuration SightLine Applications, Inc. ii Contact: Web: Sales: Support: Phone: +1 (541) 716-5137 Export Controls Exports of SightLine products are governed by the US Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR); classification is ECCN 4A994. The export summary sheet located on the support/documentation page of our website outlines customers responsibilities and applicable rules.

2 SightLine Applications takes export controls seriously and works to stay compliant with all export rules. Copyright and Use Agreement Copyright 2018, SightLine Applications, Inc. All Rights reserved. The SightLine Applications name and logo and all related product and service names, design marks and slogans are the trademarks, and service marks of SightLine Applications, Inc. Before loading, downloading, installing, upgrading or using any Licensed Product of SightLine Applications, Inc., users must read and agree to the license terms and conditions outlined in the End User License Agreement. All data, specifications, and information contained in this publication are based on information that we believe is reliable at the time of printing.

3 SightLine Applications, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. Alerts The following notifications are used throughout the document to help identify important safety and setup information to the user: CAUTION: Alerts to a potential hazard that may result in personal injury, or an unsafe practice that causes damage to the equipment if not avoided. IMPORTANT: Identifies crucial information that is important to setup and Configuration procedures. Used to emphasize points or reminds the user of something. Supplementary information that aids in the use or understanding of the equipment or subject that is not critical to system use. EAN-Digital - Video - Configuration SightLine Applications, Inc. iii Contents 1 Overview.

4 1 Associated Documents .. 1 SightLine Software Requirements .. 1 2 Panel Plus Configuration Settings .. 2 Set Acquisition Parameters digital Video Flags .. 3 3 digital Camera Settings Example .. 4 4 1500-OEM digital Camera Settings .. 5 Using HD Camera in SD Mode (1500-OEM) .. 5 Using HD Camera in Embedded Sync Mode (1500-OEM) .. 6 5 Basic Camera Configuration Settings .. 6 1500-OEM .. 6 3000-OEM .. 7 6 Camera Link .. 9 Camera Link Power .. 9 Camera Link Cables .. 9 Camera Link Video Formats .. 9 Camera Link Taps .. 9 Supported Video Formats .. 10 7 Bayer Camera Color Order .. 11 Single Tap Cameras (1X1_1Y) .. 11 Dual Tap Cameras (1X2_1Y) .. 11 8 Questions and Additional Support .. 11 Appendix - Hitachi SC-120R Camera.

5 12 EAN-Digital - Video - Configuration SightLine Applications, Inc. iv List of Figures Figure 1: digital Camera Parameter Settings .. 2 Figure 2: Sony FCB-EH6300 Camera Setup Example .. 4 Figure 3: 720p/30 Output Timing 4 Figure 4: Luminance and Chrominance byte ordering .. 5 Figure 5: Component Express Camera Link Cables .. 9 Figure 6: Camera Link 4 Tap Example .. 10 Figure 7: Patterns Indicating Order of Color .. 11 Figure 8: GBRG to BGGR.

6 11 List of Tables Table 1: digital Video Flags Parameter .. 3 Table 2: 1500-OEM Basic Camera Configuration Settings .. 6 Table 3: 3000-OEM Basic Camera Configuration Settings .. 7 Appendix Figure A1: Hitachi Camera Models Chart .. 12 EAN-Digital - Video - Configuration SightLine Applications, Inc. 1 1 Overview This document describes how to configure the SightLine hardware for digital Video input. Tables for basic acquisitions settings are included for the 1500-OEM and 3000-OEM Video processing boards. There are two methods for configuring the SightLine hardware for digital Video input. Predefined settings are configurations defined for specific cameras, , FLIR Tau 640 8-bit.

7 These camera parameters are stored in the firmware and cannot be modified. The Generic digital interface allows the customer to setup and modify Video timing parameters to match the settings specified by the camera manufacturer. Associated Documents EAN-Startup Guide 1500-OEM: Describes steps for connecting, configuring, and testing the 1500-OEM Video processing board on the 1500-AB accessory board. EAN-Startup Guide 3000-OEM: Describes steps for connecting, configuring, and testing the 3000-OEM Video processing board on the 3000-IO interface board. EAN-Ethernet-and-Serial-Communication: Describes how to setup serial communications for cameras or other payload devices from SLA hardware. Interface Command and Control (IDD): Describes the native communications protocol used by the SightLine Applications product line.

8 The IDD is also available as a local download on the Software Download page. EAN-Camera Compatibility: Lists all third-party cameras that are currently supported by SightLine software. It also covers 1500 FPGA driver support and lens control through the SightLine Command and Control (IDD) protocol. Panel Plus User Guide: Provides descriptions of all the settings in the Panel Plus application. (Located in the Panel Plus application in the Help menu.) For a complete list of all the camera support EANs, go to the Documentation download page Camera Configuration and digital Video Input Support. SightLine Software Requirements IMPORTANT: The Panel Plus software version should match the firmware version running on the board.

9 EAN-Digital - Video - Configuration SightLine Applications, Inc. 2 2 Panel Plus Configuration Settings This section covers how to configure the SightLine hardware to support the digital camera input. The following steps will reference the Panel Plus software. The 3000-OEM and 1500-OEM digital camera Configuration procedures are similar. The 1500-OEM and 3000-OEM can accept many types of digital Video input. For optimal processing performance SightLine recommends the height and width of the image be a multiple of 16. 1. Connect to the board using the Panel Plus application. See the 1500-OEM Startup Guide or the EAN-Startup Guide 3000-OEM for connection instructions.

10 2. From the main menu in Panel Plus go to Configure Acquisition Settings. 3. For Camera Index, select digital (1500-OEM) or Cam 2 (3000-OEM). Select Generic digital or choose a camera specific Configuration for Camera Type. Use the AutoFill drop down to auto fill preloaded settings. 4. Additional parameter settings: Image Height and Width: Set for all sensors. Vertical Front Porch: Number of blanking lines before active Video . Horizontal Front Porch: Number of blanking pixels in every row before active Video . Bit Depth: Only applicable to grayscale (IR) sensors, 8, 14, and 16-bit modes supported. Byte Swap: 3000 only, YUV and Bayer cameras only (not grayscale). Other camera parameters are combined into a 16-bit flags value.