Pleora Technologies SB-GigE OEM Basic Kit, OEM Kit, Development Kit, SB-GigE-EV7100 OEM Basic Kit, OEM Kit, Development Kit, SB-GigE-SE600 OEM Basic Kit, OEM Kit, Development Kit, SB-U3 USB-Powered OEM Basic Kit, USB-Powered OEM Kit User Guide

Below you will find brief information for SB-GigE OEM Basic Kit, SB-GigE OEM Kit, SB-GigE Development Kit, SB-GigE-EV7100 OEM Basic Kit, SB-GigE-EV7100 OEM Kit, SB-GigE-EV7100 Development Kit, SB-GigE-SE600 OEM Basic Kit, SB-GigE-SE600 OEM Kit, SB-GigE-SE600 Development Kit, SB-U3 USB-Powered OEM Basic Kit. These devices allow you to connect to Sony block cameras and treat them as native GigE Vision or USB3 Vision cameras. They transmit both video and control signals over Gigabit Ethernet or the USB 3.0 bus. The external frame grabbers present a user friendly interface to the Sony® VISCA™ protocol set.

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PLEORA TECHNOLOGIES INC.

iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers

User Guide

Installing, Uninstalling, and Starting the Software Applications a

Copyright © 2015 Pleora Technologies Inc.

These products are not intended for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Pleora Technologies Inc. (Pleora) customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to indemnify Pleora for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.

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Pleora reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice. Redistribution of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without obtaining prior permission from Pleora.

Document Number

EX001-018-0004, Version 6.0, 4/10/15

About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

What this Guide Provides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Start Streaming Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Further Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About the iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Image Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

GenICam Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

iPORT SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Feature Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Sony Block Camera Video Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Key Sony Block Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connector Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Making SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Required Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting the External Frame Grabber to the GPIO Board and Block Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Mounting the Power, GPIO, and Serial Connector to an Enclosure Backplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power, GPIO, and Serial Pinouts: 12-Pin Connector on the GPIO Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power, GPIO, and Serial Pinouts: 20-Pin Connector on the GigE PHY Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Mapping of Power, GPIO, and Serial Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Powering the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

PoE Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

External Power Supply — Input Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connector Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Making SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Required Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Micro-B USB 3.0 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Power Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Locking Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

GPIO and Serial Pinouts: 12-Pin Circular Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Thermal Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Ambient and Junction Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Signal Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

PLC Programming Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Bulk Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Installing the eBUS SDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Installing the eBUS SDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Installing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Configuring Your Computer’s NIC for use with the

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Configuring the NIC for Communication with the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Calculating the Required Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Understanding the Effect of the Features on Bandwidth and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Width, Height, and Pixel Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Interpacket Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Acquisition Frame to Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Packet Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Connecting to the External Frame Grabber and Configuring General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Confirming Image Streaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Configuring the Buffers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Providing the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Configuring the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with an Automatic/Persistent IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Configuring the External Frame Grabber’s Image Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Implementing the eBUS SDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Network Configurations for the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Unicast Network Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Required Items — Unicast Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

External Frame Grabber Configuration — Unicast Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Multicast Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Configuring the Devices for a Multicast Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

System Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Changing to the Backup Firmware Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Adapter Board Mechanical Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Material List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Chapter 1 About this Guide

This chapter describes the purpose and scope of this guide, and provides a list of complementary guides.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•

“What this Guide Provides” on page 2

“Start Streaming Video” on page 3

“Using this Guide” on page 4

“Related Documents” on page 5

About this Guide 1

What this Guide Provides

This guide provides you with the information you need to connect the external frame grabber to Sony® block cameras and to start using them as a single device. In this guide you can find a product overview, instructions for connecting the block camera and cables, installing the Pleora eBUS™ SDK, establishing a connection between the block camera and external frame grabber, and performing general configuration tasks.

The following table lists the Sony block cameras supported by each of the external frame grabber models described in this guide.

Table 1: Supported Sony Block Camera Models and External Frame Grabbers

FCB-EV7500

Standard

SB-GigE

Yes -

SB-GigE-

EV7100

FCB-EV7100

FCB-EV5500

Table note 2

Yes -

Yes

Supported

Sony block camera model

FCB-EH6500

FCB-EH6300

FCB-EH3410

FCB-EH3310

FCB-SE600

GPIO bracket extension

Yes

Table note 1

Yes

SB-GigE-

SE600

Yes

Standard

SB-U3

Yes

Table note 2

Yes

N/A

Table Note:

1. A GPIO bracket extension is not provided with the standard SB-GigE External Frame Grabber; the bracket extension is available in the SB-GigE Development Kit, but it is not suitable for production purposes.

2. The standard product is electrically compatible with the FCB-EV7100, but the supplied camera bracket is not. A compatible bracket is available from Pleora: Order code 909-1103 for the standard SB-GigE; Order code 909-1104 for the standard SB-U3. iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers User Guide

Start Streaming Video

If you want to quickly start streaming video, you can jump to “Confirming Image Streaming” on page 70.

About this Guide 3

Using this Guide

Sections of this guide pertain to both the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber and the SB-U3 External

Frame Grabber, such as

“Thermal Requirements”

on page 49 and “Signal Handling” on page 53, while

other sections only pertain to a particular model. These differences are due to the fact that the external frame grabbers have different interfaces (GigE Vision and USB3 Vision).

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

The following chapters and sections only pertain to the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber:

•

Chapter 3: “iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections” on page 25

Chapter 9: “Configuring Your Computer’s NIC for use with the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber” on page 63

“Providing the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with an IP Address” on page 72

“Configuring the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with an Automatic/Persistent IP Address” on page 72

Chapter 11: “Network Configurations for the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber” on page 77

“iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Troubleshooting Tips” on page 88

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber

The following chapters only pertain to the SB-U3 External Frame Grabber:

•

Chapter 4: “iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connections” on page 41

“iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Troubleshooting Tips” on page 91

iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers User Guide

Chapter 2 About the iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame

Grabbers

This chapter describes the external frame grabber, including the product models and key features.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•

“The iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers” on page 8

“iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models” on page 9

“Feature Set” on page 13

“Sony Block Camera Video Modes” on page 14

“Key Sony Block Camera Features” on page 15

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The iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers

Pleora’s iPORT™ SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers improve the usability of Sony block cameras by allowing systems manufacturers and integrators to treat them as native GigE Vision® or USB3

Vision™ cameras. With these external frame grabbers, Sony block cameras transmit both video and control signals over the simple, long-distance cabling of Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) or the widely available high-speed USB 3.0 bus. The cameras can also be used with a broader selection of computing platforms, lowering system costs.

The external frame grabbers present a user friendly interface to the Sony® VISCA™ protocol set, both graphically and in the eBUS SDK (software development kit). This allows system designers to rapidly prototype interactions between the external frame grabber, the Sony block camera, and their software, as well as quickly deploy production-ready software.

The external frame grabbers transmit full-resolution video with low, predictable latency over a GigE link

(SB-GigE External Frame Grabber) or a USB 3.0 link (SB-U3 External Frame Grabber). The connection at the computer is a standard GigE plug or a standard USB 3.0 port, eliminating the need for a desktop computer with an available peripheral card slot for a traditional frame grabber. As a result, system designers can reduce system size, cost, and power consumption by using computing platforms with smaller form factors, such as laptops, embedded computers, and single-board computers.

Image Transmission

The SB-U3 External Frame Grabber provides enough bandwidth to support the latest Sony block cameras with full HD 1080p60 at 2 Gbps, while the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber transmits as many images per second as possible over its GigE link.

The external frame grabbers can transmit images with low, consistent latency, and is available as compact, low-power OEM board sets designed for use in a variety of housings.

GenICam Interface

Sony VISCA™ commands for key features of the Sony block camera, such as zoom, mute, and freeze are mapped to the GenICam interface, allowing integrators to implement features using a common application programming interface (API). This integration greatly simplifies software development tasks and is helpful when using the external frame grabber with third-party, off-the-shelf software packages.

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber SB-U3 External Frame Grabber iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers User Guide

iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models

The iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers are available in several models and are equipped with the parts listed in the following tables.

iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Models

Table 2: iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Models

Order code

900-6132

Model iPORT SB-GigE OEM Basic Kit

SB-GigE OEM board set assembled on camera bracket

Mounting screws for block camera

Quantity

Order code

900-6117

Order code

900-6119

Model iPORT SB-GigE OEM Kit

SB-GigE OEM board set assembled on camera bracket

12-pin circular connector, loose and not soldered

GPIO board

20-pin FFC cable

30-pin micro-coaxial video/control cable

Mounting screws for block camera

Model iPORT SB-GigE Development Kit

Quantity

SB-GigE OEM board set mounted on camera bracket and GPIO bracket extension 1

GPIO board with soldered 12-pin circular connector 1

20-pin FFC cable

30-pin micro-coaxial video/control cable

PoE injector

Gigabit Ethernet PCIe network interface card (NIC)

Ethernet cables

Mounting screws for block camera eBUS SDK USB stick

Quantity

About the iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers 9

iPORT SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Models

Table 3: iPORT SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Models

Order code

900-6137

Model iPORT SB-GigE-EV7100 OEM Basic Kit

SB-GigE OEM board set assembled on camera bracket

Mounting screws for block camera

Order code

900-6138

Order code

900-6139

Quantity

Model iPORT SB-GigE-EV7100 OEM Kit

SB-GigE OEM board set and GPIO board assembled on camera bracket for

EV7100 and GPIO bracket extension with flat flex cable and soldered 12-pin circular connector

30-pin micro-coaxial video/control cable

Mounting screws for block camera

Quantity

Model iPORT SB-GigE-EV7100 Development Kit

SB-GigE OEM board set and GPIO board assembled on camera bracket for

EV7100 and GPIO bracket extension with flat flex cable, and soldered 12-pin circular connector

30-pin micro-coaxial video/control cable

PoE injector

Gigabit Ethernet PCIe network interface card (NIC)

Ethernet cables

Mounting screws for block camera eBUS SDK USB stick

Quantity

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PORT SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber Models

Table 4: iPORT SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber Models

Order code

900-6142

Model iPORT SB-GigE-SE600 OEM Basic Kit

SB-GigE OEM board set assembled on camera bracket

Mounting screws for block camera

Order code

900-6143

Order code

900-6144

Quantity

Model iPORT SB-GigE-SE600 OEM Kit

SB-GigE OEM board set and GPIO board assembled on camera bracket for

EV7100 and GPIO bracket extension with flat flex cable and soldered 12-pin circular connector

30-pin micro-coaxial video/control cable

Mounting screws for block camera

Quantity

Model iPORT SB-GigE-SE600 Development Kit

SB-GigE OEM board set and GPIO board assembled on camera bracket for

EV7100 and GPIO bracket extension with flat flex cable, and soldered 12-pin circular connector

30-pin micro-coaxial video/control cable

PoE injector

Gigabit Ethernet PCIe network interface card (NIC)

Ethernet cables

Mounting screws for block camera eBUS SDK USB stick

Quantity

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iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models

Table 5: iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models

Order code

900-6130

Model iPORT SB-U3 USB-Powered OEM Basic Kit

SB-U3 USB-powered OEM board set mounted on camera bracket

Mounting screws

Order code

900-6123

Order code

900-6124

Order code

900-6131

Order code

900-6128

Model iPORT SB-U3 USB-Powered OEM Kit

SB-U3 USB-powered OEM board set mounted on camera bracket

Mounting screws

30-pin micro-coaxial video/control cable

Model iPORT SB-U3 USB-Powered Development Kit

SB-U3 USB-powered OEM board set mounted on camera bracket

Mounting screws

30-pin micro-coaxial cable video/control cable

USB 3.0 A to Micro-B Y-cable eBUS SDK USB stick

Model iPORT SB-U3 Externally-Powered OEM Basic Kit

SB-U3 externally-powered OEM board set assembled on camera bracket

Mounting screws for block camera

Model iPORT SB-U3 Externally-Powered OEM Kit

SB-U3 externally-powered OEM board set assembled on camera bracket

30-pin micro-coaxial video/control cable

Mounting screws for block camera

Quantity

4 iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers User Guide

Order code

900-6129

Model iPORT SB-U3 Externally-Powered Development Kit

SB-U3 externally-powered OEM board set assembled on camera bracket

30-pin micro-coaxial cable video/control cable

Power supply

USB 3.0 cable with screw locking connector

Mounting screws for block camera eBUS SDK USB stick

Quantity

Feature Set

The following table lists the features of the iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers.

Table 6: Feature Summary

Key features

Support for Sony FCB-EH3310, FCB-EH3410, FCB-EH6300, FCB-EH6500, FCB-EV5500, FCB-EV7100, FCB-EV7500, and FCB-SE600 block cameras

RS-232 bidirectional serial connection

Software-controlled GPIO:

• 4 TTL (5 V) general purpose inputs

• 2 TTL (5 V) general purpose outputs

GenICam integration of key camera controls

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber: Compatible with the GigE Vision Standard, version 2.0. Operates with GigE Vision and GenICam compatible applications.

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber: Compatible with the USB3 Vision Standard. Operates with USB3 Vision and

GenICam compatible applications.

Environmental and physical

Storage temperature: -40° to 85°C

Operating temperature: 0° to 60°C

Key camera interface features

• Focus/auto-focus

• White balance

• Gain

• Backlight compensation

• Shutter and exposure

• Gamma

• Resolution

• Frame rate

• Zoom

• Title display

• Grid

• Event reporting

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Sony Block Camera Video Modes

The following table lists the available video modes for each Sony block camera model.

Some video modes can exceed the 1 gigabit transfer rate limitation, resulting in errors being returned in the eBUS SDK, which are also displayed in the eBUS Player sample application.

Table 7: Sony Block Camera Video Modes

Camera model

FCB-EH3310 and

FCB-EH3410

Video mode

• HD_720p_60Hz

• HD_720p_59p94Hz

FCB-EH6300 and

FCB-EH6500

• HD_720p_50Hz

• HD_1080i_60Hz

• HD_1080i_59p94Hz

FCB-EV5500

FCB-EV7100 and

FCB-EV7500

• HD_1080i_50Hz

• HD_1080p_30Hz

• HD_1080p_29p97Hz

• HD_1080p_25Hz

• HD_720p_60Hz *

• HD_720p_59p94Hz

• HD_720p_50Hz

• HD_1080p_60Hz*

• HD_1080p_59p94Hz**

• HD_1080p_50Hz**

FCB-SE600

• HD_1080p_29p97Hz

• HD_1080p_25Hz

• HD_1080i_60Hz*

• HD_1080i_59p94Hz

• HD_1080i_60Hz

• HD_1080i_50Hz

• HD_1080p_30Hz

• HD_1080p_25Hz

• HD_720p_30Hz

• HD_720p_29p97Hz

• HD_720p_25Hz

• HD_720p_60Hz

• HD_720p_59p94Hz

• HD_720p_50Hz

• HD_720p_30Hz

• HD_720p_29p97Hz

• HD_720p_25Hz

• HD_720p_30Hz*

• HD_720p_29p97Hz

• HD_720p_25Hz

• HD_1080i_50Hz

• HD_720p_60Hz*

• HD_720p_59p94Hz

• HD_720p_50Hz

• HD_720p_30Hz*

• HD_720p_29p97Hz

• HD_720p_25Hz

• HD_720p_60Hz

• HD_720p_50Hz

• HD_720p_30Hz

• HD_720p_25Hz

* Available with Sony block firmware version 2 (and later).

** When working with the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber, images are transmitted at 30 fps at this format due to the 1 gigabit transfer rate limitation.

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Key Sony Block Camera Features

These key Sony block camera features are incorporated into the iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External

Frame Grabbers and are available in the external frame grabbers’ GenICam XML file. More information about these commands can be found in the Sony Color Camera Module Technical Manual that corresponds to your camera, available from Sony.

Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features

Feature name

BackLightCompensation

BalanceRatioBlue

BalanceRatioRawBlue

BalanceRatioRawRed

BalanceRatioRed

BalanceWhiteAuto

Bright

BrightRaw

Sony VISCA commands

CAM_BackLightModeInq,

CAM_BackLight (On, Off)

CAM_BGainInq,

CAM_BGain Direct

CAM_BGainInq,

CAM_BGain Direct

CAM_RGainInq,

CAM_RGain Direct

CAM_RGainInq

CAM_RGain Direct

CAM_WBModeInq, CAM_WB

(Manual, One Push WB, One

Push Trigger, ATW, Auto,

Indoor, Outdoor Auto, Outdoor,

Sodium Lamp Auto, Sodium

Lamp)

CAM_BrightPosInq,

CAM_Bright Direct

CAM_BrightPosInq,

CAM_Bright Direct

Description

Controls the back light compensation mode of the Sony

Block. This mode makes the subject appear clearer when the background of the subject is too bright or when the subject is too dark, as a result of operating in auto exposure mode.

Controls the ratio of the blue color component. This feature is used for white balancing in manual mode.

Controls the ratio of the red color component. This feature is used for white balancing in manual mode.

Controls the mode for automatic white balancing between the color channels. The white balancing ratios are automatically adjusted.

Controls the bright control function of the block camera.

This function adjusts both the gain and iris of the block camera using an internal algorithm according to the level set by this feature. The decimal delimiter “.” is represented by “p” characters in enumeration entries. For the EV models, this feature is expressed in steps. For the other models, it is expressed in dB.

Controls the bright control function of the block camera in raw units. This feature is mapped to the

CAM_BrightPosInq and the CAM_Bright Direct commands of the block camera.

For the Sony FCB-EH3310, FCB-EH3410,

FCB-EH6300, FCB-EV5500, FCB-EV7100, FCB-EV7500 models, the BrightRaw values do not map directly to the

Sony block Bright values. For example, 0 = 00h, 1 = 05h,

2 = 06h, and so on.

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Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features (Continued)

Feature name

ChromaSuppression

Sony VISCA commands

CAM_ChromaSuppressInq,

CAM_ChromaSuppress

Defog CAM_Defog

DeviceReset

DigitalZoom

DigitalZoomIn

DigitalZoomInSpeed

DigitalZoomOut

DigitalZoomOutSpeed

DigitalZoomRatio

DigitalZoomStop

EdgeEnhancement

EventInfraredCutFilter

Description

Controls the chroma suppress mode of the Sony Block.

CAM_Initialize Camera

CAM_DZoomPosInq,

CAM_DZoom Direct

CAM_DZoom Tele(Variable)

No direct mapping

CAM_DZoom Wide(Variable)

No direct mapping

CAM_DZoom Direct

CAM_DZoom Stop

CAM_ApertureInq,

CAM_Aperture Direct

No direct mapping

When the surrounding area of the subject is foggy and low contrast, the defog mode will make the subject appear clearer.

Resets the device to its power up state. This feature is only available for the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber.

Sets the zoom position of the Sony Block. The maximum value that this feature can be set to is a function of the

ZoomDigitalLimitCurrent feature.

Executes the digital zoom in function of the Sony Block.

This feature zooms in from the current zoom position to the maximum, or until stopped by the DigitalZoomStop command.

Controls the digital zoom in speed of the Sony Block. This feature is not directly mapped to a particular Sony Block command, but determines which command is executed by the DigitalZoomIn feature.

Executes the digital zoom out function of the Sony Block.

This feature zooms out from the current zoom position to the minimum, or until stopped by the DigitalZoomStop command.

Controls the digital zoom out speed of the Sony Block. This feature is not directly mapped to a particular Sony Block command, but determines which command is executed by the DigitalZoomOut feature.

Sets the zoom position of the Sony Block to a particular zoom ratio. The value passed to the CAM_DZoom Direct command is equal to 256.

Stops a digital zoom in or digital zoom out command.

Adjusts the enhancement of the edges of objects in the scene. There are 16 levels of adjustment, starting from

“no enhancement”.

Returns the unique identifier of the Sony Block automatic infrared cut filter removal event. It can be used to register a callback function to be notified of the event occurrence.

Its value uniquely identifies the type of event received.

Automatic infrared cut filter removal events are generated when the external frame grabber receives

CAM_AutoICRAlarmReply replies from the Sony Block.

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Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features (Continued)

Feature name

EventInfraredCutFilterDropped

EventInfraredCutFilterState

EventInfraredCutFilterTimestamp

EventNotification

EventWideDynamicRange

Sony VISCA commands

No direct mapping

CAM_AutoICRAlarmReplyInq,

CAM_WDAlarmReplyInq,

CAM_AutoICRAlarmReply (On,

Off), CAM_WDAlarmReply (On,

Off) when EventSelector is set to InfraredCutFilter or

WideDynamicRange (if applicable)

No direct mapping

Description

Reports the number of events that were received from the

Sony Block and discarded by the external frame grabber.

The counter does not wrap around upon reaching its maximum value.

Returns whether the Sony Block infrared cut filter is activated.

Returns the timestamp of the Sony Block automatic infrared cut filter removal event. This is the timestamp of when the external frame grabber received the event from the Sony Block.

Activates or deactivates the notification to the host application of the occurrence of the selected event.

EventWideDynamicRangeDropped

EventWideDynamicRangeState

EventWideDynamicRangeTimestamp

ExposureAuto

No direct mapping

Returns the unique identifier of the Sony Block wide dynamic range auto switching event. It can be used to register a callback function to be notified of the event occurrence. Its value uniquely identifies the type of event received. Wide dynamic range auto switching events are generated when the external frame grabber receives

CAM_WDAlarmReply replies from the Sony Block.

Reports the number of events that were received from the

Sony Block and discarded by the external frame grabber.

The counter does not wrap around upon reaching its maximum value.

Returns whether wide dynamic range is activated.

Returns the timestamp of the Sony Block wide dynamic range auto switching event. This is the timestamp of when the external frame grabber received the event from the

Sony Block.

Controls the automatic exposure mode of the block camera.

ExposureAutoSpot

ExposureAutoSpotOffsetX

CAM_AEModeInq,

CAM_AE (Full Auto, Manual,

Shutter Priority, Iris Priority,

Bright, SpotLight)

CAM_SpotAEModeInq,

CAM_SpotAE (On, Off)

CAM_SpotPosInq,

CAM_SpotAE Position

Controls the spot exposure mode of the Sony Block.

Controls the horizontal position of the area of the image that is being used in spot exposure mode.

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Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features (Continued)

Feature name

ExposureAutoSpotOffsetY

ExposureCompensation

ExposureCompensationLevel

ExposureCompensationLevelRaw

ExposureSlowAuto

ExposureSlowResponseTime

ExposureTime

ExposureTimeRaw

Focus

FocusAuto

FocusAutoSensitivity

FocusDelay

FocusDelayRaw

FocusDuration

FocusDurationRaw

Sony VISCA commands

CAM_SpotPosInq,

CAM_SpotAE Position

CAM_ExpCompModeInq,

CAM_ExpComp (On, Off)

CAM_ExpCompPosInq,

CAM_ExpComp Direct

CAM_ExpCompPosInq,

CAM_ExpComp Direct

CAM_SlowShutterModeInq,

CAM_SlowShutter (Auto,

Manual)

CAM_AE_ResponseInq,

CAM_AE_Response Direct

CAM_ShutterPosInq,

CAM_Shutter Direct

CAM_ShutterPosInq,

CAM_Shutter Direct

CAM_FocusPosInq,

CAM_Focus Direct

CAM_Focus (Manual Focus,

One Push Trigger, Infinity,

Auto Focus),

CAM_AFMode (Normal AF,

Interval AF, ZOOM Trigger AF)

CAM_AFSensitivityInq,

AF Sensitivity (Normal, Low)

CAM_AFTimeSettingInq,

CAM_AFMode Active/Interval

Time

CAM_AFTimeSettingInq,

CAM_AFMode Active/Interval

Time

CAM_AFTimeSettingInq,

CAM_AFMode Active/Interval

Time

CAM_AFTimeSettingInq,

CAM_AFMode Active/Interval

Time

Description

Controls the vertical position of the area of the image that is being used in spot exposure mode.

Controls the exposure compensation function of the Sony

Block. This function offsets the internal reference brightness level used in auto exposure mode.

Controls the offset used in the exposure compensation function of the Sony Block.

Controls the offset used in the exposure compensation function of the Sony Block, in raw units.

Controls whether the slow exposure (shutter) of the Sony

Block is set automatically when the brightness drops.

Controls the slow auto exposure response speed of the

Sony Block.

Controls the exposure time of the Sony Block.

Controls the exposure time of the Sony Block, in raw units.

Sets the focus position of the Sony Block.

Sets the auto focus mode of the block camera.

Sets the auto focus sensitivity mode of the Sony Block.

Controls the duration of the delay between the focus periods of the Sony Block in the timed auto focus mode.

Controls the duration of the delay between the focus periods of the Sony Block in timed auto focus mode.

Controls the duration of the focus periods of the Sony

Block in timed auto focus mode.

Controls the duration of the focus periods of the Sony

Block in the timed auto focus mode.

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Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features (Continued)

Feature name

FocusFar

FocusFarSpeed

FocusNear

FocusNearLimit

FocusNearSpeed

FocusStop

Freeze

Gain

GainLimit

GainLimitRaw

GainRaw

Gamma

Grid

Sony VISCA commands

CAM_Focus (Far(Standard),

Far(Variable))

No direct mapping

CAM_Focus (Near(Standard),

Near(Variable))

CAM_FocusNearLimitInq,

CAM_FocusNearLimit

No direct mapping

CAM_Focus Stop

CAM_FreezeModeInq,

CAM_Freeze (On, Off)

CAM_GainPosInq,

CAM_Gain Direct

CAM_GainLimitInq,

CAM_Gain Gain Limit

CAM_GainLimitInq,

CAM_Gain Gain Limit

CAM_GainPosInq,

CAM_Gain Direct

CAM_GammaInq,

CAM_Gamma

CAM_PrivacyZone (Grid Off,

CenterLineOn, GridOn)

Description

Executes the far focus function of the Sony Block. This feature focuses from the current focus position to the maximum, or until stopped by the FocusStop command.

Controls the far focus speed of the Sony Block. This feature is not directly mapped to a particular Sony Block command, but determines which command is executed by the FocusFar feature.

Executes the near focus function of the Sony Block. This feature focuses from the current focus position to the minimum, or until stopped by the FocusStop command.

Sets the near focus limit position of the block camera. The decimal delimiter “.” is represented by “p” characters in enumeration entries. This feature is mapped to the

CAM_FocusNearLimitInq and CAM_FocusNearLimit commands of the block camera.

Controls the near focus speed of the Sony Block. This feature is not directly mapped to a particular Sony Block command, but determines which command is executed by the FocusNear feature.

Stops a near or far focus command.

Captures an image in the memory of the Sony Block so that this image can be output continuously.

Controls the gain of the Sony Block. For the EV models, this feature is expressed in steps. For the other models, it is expressed in dB.

Controls the gain limit of the Sony Block in automatic exposure mode. For the EV models, this feature is expressed in steps. For the other models, it is expressed in dB.

Controls the gain of the Sony Block. For the EV models, this feature is expressed in steps. For the other models, it is expressed in dB.

Selects the desired gamma curve of the Sony Block.

Controls the grid displayed on the screen.

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Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features (Continued)

Feature name

HighResolution

HighSensitivity

InfraredCutFilter

InfraredCutFilterAuto

InfraredCutFilterDarknessLevel

InfraredFocusCompensation

Iris

IrisRaw

LensInitialize

LowLatencyModeCurrent/

LowLatencyModeNext

MultiLineTitleBlinking

MultiLineTitleClear

MultiLineTitleDisplay

MultiLineTitleFontColor

MultiLineTitleOffsetX

Sony VISCA commands

CAM_HRModeInq,

CAM_HR (On, Off)

CAM_HighSensitivityInq,

CAM_HighSensitivity (On, Off)

CAM_ICRModeInq,

CAM_ICR (On, Off)

Description

Activates an extra filter inside the Sony Block to increase the sharpness of images (with some artifacts).

Activates the high sensitivity mode of the Sony Block. In this mode, higher sensitivity gain is applied as standard gain increases, reaching a maximum gain level of up to 4x the standard gain.

Controls whether the infrared cut filter of the Sony Block is engaged. Setting InfraredCutFilter to True corresponds to the CAM_ICR Off command.

CAM_AutoICRModeInq,

CAM_AutoICR (On, Off)

CAM_AutoICRThresholdInq,

CAM_AutoICR Threshold

CAM_IRCorrectionInq,

CAM_IRCorrection (Standard,

IR Light)

CAM_IrisPosInq,

CAM_Iris Direct

Controls the auto ICR mode of the Sony Block. This mode automatically switches the settings needed for attaching or removing the infrared cut filter of the Sony Block.

Controls the level of darkness that determines when the infrared cut filter is enabled/disabled in auto ICR mode.

Controls the focus compensation of the Sony Block when the infrared cut filter is disabled.

Controls the iris position of the block camera. The decimal delimiter “.” is represented by “p” characters in enumeration entries.

Controls the iris position of the block camera in raw units.

CAM_IrisPosInq,

CAM_Iris Direct

CAM_Initialize Lens

CAM_RegisterValue,

CAM_RegisterValueInq

Initializes the zoom and focus of the Sony Block lens.

LowLatencyCurrent. Reports the current configuration of the low latency time from the sensor output to the video output after the last power cycle or device reset. The Low

Latency Mode disables e-zoom, Image Stabilize, and

Distortion Correction.

LowLatencyNext. Controls the latency time from the sensor output to the video output after the next power cycle or device reset. The Low Latency Mode disables e-zoom, Image Stabilize, and Distortion Correction.

This feature is available with Sony block firmware version 2 (and later).

CAM_MultilineTitle Title Set1 Controls whether the selected line blinks.

CAM_MultilineTitle Title Clear Resets the settings of the selected line or lines.

CAM_MultilineTitle (On, Off)

CAM_MultilineTitle Title Set1

Activates the display of the selected line or lines.

Controls the font color of the selected line or lines.

Controls the horizontal position of the selected line.

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Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features (Continued)

Feature name

MultiLineTitleSelector

Sony VISCA commands

Mapped to the line number argument of the

CAM_MultilineTitle (Title Set1,

Title Set2, Title Set3, Title

Clear, On, Off)

MultiLineTitleText

Mute

NoiseReduction

CAM_MultilineTitle (Tile Set2,

Title Set3)

CAM_MuteModeInq,

CAM_Mute (On, Off)

CAM_NRInq, CAM_NR

PictureEffect

ReverseX

ReverseY

SonyBlockAckTimeout

CAM_PictureEffectModeInq,

CAM_PictureEffect (Off,

Neg.Art, B&W)

CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq,

CAM_PictureFlipModeInq,

CAM_LR_Reverse (On, Off),

CAM_PictureFlip (On, Off)

CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq,

CAM_PictureFlipModeInq,

CAM_LR_Reverse (On, Off),

CAM_PictureFlip (On, Off)

No direct mapping

Description

Selects the line to configure.

Sets the caption text for the selected line.

Mutes (blanks) the video that is output by the Sony Block.

Controls the noise reduction level. There are 6 levels of adjustment, starting from “no noise reduction”.

Enables the Sony Block to perform negative/positive reversal of acquired images or to output them as monochrome.

Flips the image sent by the Sony Block horizontally. The area of interest is applied after the image is flipped.

Flips the image sent by the Sony Block vertically. The area of interest is applied after the image is flipped.

SonyBlockCompletionTimeout

SonyBlockDigitalVideoClockPresent

SonyBlockFirmwareVersion

SonyBlockModel

SonyBlockSerialComLinkStatus

No direct mapping

CAM_VersionInq

No direct mapping

Controls the amount of time that the external frame grabber waits for an acknowledgment from the Sony Block before timing out and reporting an error. The delay is expressed in ms.

Controls the amount of time that the external frame grabber waits between the time an acknowledgment is received from the Sony Block and the reception of a completion message, before timing out and reporting an error. The delay is expressed in ms.

Reports whether the external frame grabber detects the digital video clock of the Sony Block.

Reports the firmware version of the block camera connected to the external frame grabber.

Applies to the FCB-EV5500, FCB-EV7100, and

FCB-EV7500 models only.

Reports the model of the Sony Block connected to the external frame grabber.

Reports the status of the serial communication link between the Sony Block and the external frame grabber.

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Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features (Continued)

Feature name

SonyBlockVideoModeCurrent/

SonyBlockVideoModeNext

SonyBlockVideoOutputModeCurrent/

SonyBlockVideoOutputModeNext

StableZoom

StableZoomCurrent/

StableZoomNext

StatusDisplay

TitleBlinking

TitleDisplay

TitleFontColor

TitleOffsetX

TitleOffsetY

TitleText

WDBlackCompensationLevel

Sony VISCA commands

CAM_RegisterValue,

CAM_RegisterValueInq

CAM_RegisterValue

CAM_RegisterValueInq

No direct mapping

CAM_RegisterValue,

CAM_RegisterValueInq

CAM_DisplayModeInq,

CAM_Display (On, Off)

CAM_Title Title Set1

CAM_Title (On, Off)

CAM_Title Title Set1

CAM_Title Title (Set2, Set3)

CAM_WDParameterInq,

CAM_WD On Set Parameter

Description

SonyBlockVideoModeCurrent. Reports the primary video mode of the Sony Block after the last power cycle. The information is retrieved from the Monitoring Mode register of the Sony Block.

SonyBlockVideoModeNext. Controls the video mode of the Sony Block after the next power cycle. This feature controls the Monitoring Mode register of the Sony Block.

The register is set after the Sony Block is power cycled.

See

“Sony Block Camera Video Modes” on page 14 for the

supported video modes.

SonyBlockVideoOutputModeCurrent. Reports whether the Sony Block analog or digital video interfaces were enabled after the last power cycle. The information is retrieved from the Output Enabling register of the Sony

Block.

SonyBlockVideoOutputModeNext. Controls whether the

Sony Block analog or digital video interfaces will be enabled after the next power cycle. This feature controls the Output Enabling register of the Sony Block. The register is set after the Sony Block is power cycled.

Controls whether the StableZoom function of the Sony

Block is activated. This feature controls the StableZoom register of the Sony Block.

StableZoomCurrent. Controls whether the StableZoom function of the Sony Block is activated after the last power cycle. This feature controls the StableZoom register of the

Sony Block.

StableZoomNext. Controls whether the StableZoom function of the Sony Block is activated after the next power cycle. This feature controls the StableZoom register of the

Sony Block.

Controls the block camera status display.

Controls whether the single line title blinks.

Enables single line title display.

Controls the single line title font color.

Controls the horizontal position of the single line title.

Controls the vertical position of the single line title.

Sets the caption text for the single line title.

Controls the blocked-up shadow correction level of the

Sony Block.

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Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features (Continued)

Feature name

WDDetectionSensitivity

WDDisplayMode

WDMode

WDShortToLongExposureRatio

Sony VISCA commands

CAM_WDParameterInq,

CAM_WD On Set Parameter

CAM_WDParameterInq,

CAM_WD On Set Parameter

CAM_WDModeInq, CAM_WD

(On, Off, AutoOnOff,

On(RatioFix),

On(Dver Compati))

CAM_WDParameterInq,

CAM_WD On Set Parameter

Description

Controls the detection sensitivity of the wide dynamic range mode of the Sony Block. This feature selects the intensity sensitivity level by determining when to switch the wide dynamic range mode from off to on when it is in auto on/off wide dynamic range mode.

Controls the wide dynamic range display mode of the Sony

Block.

Controls the wide dynamic range mode of the Sony Block.

WDWhiteCompensationLevel

Zoom

ZoomDigital

CAM_WDParameterInq,

CAM_WD On Set Parameter

CAM_ZoomPosInq,

CAM_Zoom Direct

Controls the short exposure time of the Sony Block by setting the magnification ratio (x1 to x150) based on the long exposure time.

Controls the blown-out highlight correction level of the

Sony Block.

Sets the zoom position of the Sony Block. The maximum value that this feature can be set to is a function of the digital zoom limit of the camera.

Controls whether digital zoom is enabled.

ZoomDigitalLimitCurrent/

ZoomDigitalLimitNext

CAM_DZoomModeInq,

CAM_DZoom (On, Off)

CAM_RegisterValue,

CAM_RegisterValueInq

ZoomIn

ZoomInLimitCurrent/

ZoomInLimitNext

ZoomInSpeed

CAM_Zoom (Tele(Standard),

Tele(Variable))

CAM_RegisterValue,

CAM_RegisterValueInq

No direct mapping

ZoomDigitalLimitCurrent. Reports the digital zoom limit of the Sony Block. The limit returned by this feature is a function of the value read from the E-Zoom Max register of the Sony Block after power up.

ZoomDigitalLimitNext. Defines the digital zoom limit of the Sony Block after the next power cycle. This feature writes to the E-Zoom Max register of the Sony Block.

Executes the zoom in function of the Sony Block. This feature zooms in from the current zoom position to the maximum, or until stopped by the ZoomStop command.

ZoomInLimitCurrent. Reports the zoom in limit of the

Sony Block. The limit returned by this feature is a function of the value read from the Zoom Tele Limit register of the

Sony Block after power up or device reset.

ZoomInLimitNext. Defines the zoom in limit of the Sony

Block after the next power cycle or device reset. This feature writes to the Zoom Tele Limit register of the Sony

Block.

Controls the block camera’s Zoom In speed.

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Table 8: Key Sony Block Camera Features (Continued)

Feature name

ZoomMode

Sony VISCA commands

CAM_DZoomC/SModeInq,

CAM_DZoom (Combine Mode,

Separate Mode)

ZoomOut

ZoomOutLimitCurrent/

ZoomOutLimitNext

ZoomOutSpeed

ZoomRatio

ZoomStop

CAM_Zoom (Wide(Standard) and Wide(Variable))

CAM_RegisterValue,

CAM_RegisterValueInq

No direct mapping

CAM_Zoom Direct

CAM_ZoomStop

Description

Controls the zoom mode of the Sony Block. In combined mode, the Sony Block switches to digital zoom mode after the optical zoom has reached its maximum level, if digital zoom is enabled. In separate mode, optical zoom and digital zoom are operated separately. In this mode, you can use digital zoom magnification from within any level of optical magnification.

Executes the zoom out function of the Sony Block. This feature zooms out from the current zoom position to the minimum, or until stopped by the ZoomStop command.

ZoomOutLimitCurrent. Reports the zoom out limit of the

Sony Block. The limit returned by this feature is a function of the value read from the Zoom Wide Limit register of the

Sony Block after power up or device reset.

ZoomOutLimitNext. Defines the zoom out limit of the

Sony Block after the next power cycle or device reset. This feature writes to the Zoom Wide Limit register of the Sony

Block.

Controls the zoom out speed of the Sony Block. This feature is not directly mapped to a particular Sony Block command, but determines which command is executed by the ZoomOut feature.

Sets the zoom position of the block camera to a particular zoom ratio. The first ratio in the enumeration entry corresponds to the optical zoom while the second one corresponds to the digital one. The decimal delimiter “.” is represented by “p” characters in enumeration entries.

This feature is mapped to the CAM_Zoom Direct command of the block camera.

Applies only to the FCB-EV7100 model.

Stops a zoom in or zoom out command.

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Chapter 3 iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections

This chapter describes the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber connections. It includes pinouts for the GPIO, serial, and power connector.

For iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber connections, see

“iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber

Connections” on page 41.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•

“SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connector Locations” on page 26

“Making SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections” on page 27

“Mounting the Power, GPIO, and Serial Connector to an Enclosure Backplate” on page 31

“Power, GPIO, and Serial Pinouts: 12-Pin Connector on the GPIO Board” on page 32

“Power, GPIO, and Serial Pinouts: 20-Pin Connector on the GigE PHY Board” on page 34

“Mapping of Power, GPIO, and Serial Connector Pinouts” on page 36

“Powering the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber” on page 37

“SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Status LEDs” on page 40

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SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connector Locations

The following images and table describe the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber connectors.

J9 J1

GigE PHY Board Adapter Board (Back) GPIO Board

For the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber, the GPIO board, 12-pin circular connector, 20-pin FFC cable, and the 30-pin micro-coaxial cable are included in the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber OEM Kit and

Development Kit (not the OEM Basic Kit). For more information about SB-GigE models, see

“iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models” on page 9.

The connectors on the SB-GigE-EV7100, and the SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber models are the same connectors as those on the standard SB-GigE External Frame Grabber.

Table 9: SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections

Location

GigE PHY board

Type

RJ-45 Ethernet connector

Description

Interfaces the external frame grabber to Ethernet networks, as specified in IEEE 802.3.

The Ethernet interface can operate at 100 or 1000 Mbps, and supports Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4).

If PoE is enabled, power is supplied to the camera. For more information, see

“PoE Powered” on page 37.

J9 GigE PHY board 20-pin external interface

J3 GPIO board GND pad

Connects to the GPIO board with a 20-pin FFC cable, providing power and external signals. You can connect a 20-pin FFC cable to the GPIO board or to your own board (for example, if you need optoisolated GPIOs).

Prevents EMI when the external frame grabber is used with an

isolated enclosure box. For more information, see “Power,

GPIO, and Serial Pinouts: 12-Pin Connector on the GPIO

Board” on page 32.

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Table 9: SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections (Continued)

Location

GPIO board

Type

12-pin circular connector

Description

Provides power and external signals, such as serial communication and GPIO, to the external frame grabber.

Receives 5.2 V to 16 V of unfiltered DC input.

For detailed information, see

“Powering the SB-GigE External

Frame Grabber” on page 37.

J2 GPIO board Connects to GigE PHY board with a 20-pin FFC cable.

J2 Adapter board

20-pin FFC connector

30-pin IDC connector

Connects the Sony block camera to the external frame grabber.

Making SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections

To assemble the block camera and SB-GigE External Frame Grabber, begin by making the power, GPIO, and serial connections. Then, connect the external frame grabber to the block camera with the 30-pin micro-coaxial cable.

Required Items

You require the following items to connect the external frame grabber to the block camera:

•

30-pin micro-coaxial cable

20-pin FFC cable

12-pin circular connector with GPIO board

Some of the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber models include the GPIO board, 12-pin circular connector,

20-pin FFC cable, and the 30-pin micro-coaxial cable already attached and mounted in the camera bracket and bracket extension. For more information about the components included with the external frame grabber, see

“iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models” on page 9. For a material list, see

“Material List” on page 111.

For information about how to attach the 30-pin micro-coaxial cable to the 30-pin micro-coaxial connector

on the block camera, see step 2 of “To connect the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber to the GPIO board and the block camera” on page 29.

Connecting the External Frame Grabber to the GPIO Board and Block

Camera

The external frame grabber supplies power to the block camera. It also sends and receives serial signals, which allow you to send Sony VISCA commands to the block camera, such as zoom and focus.

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Power is provided to the assembled block camera and external frame grabber through Power Over

Ethernet (PoE), or through the 12-pin circular connector, which receives 5.2 V to 16 V of unfiltered DC input. If you are using PoE, please note that you will require a PoE NIC, PoE switch, or PoE injector.

The combined power consumption of the external frame grabber and connected block camera is approximately 5.9 W* when streaming at full rate, depending on the temperature of the external frame grabber and camera, and the input voltage. The power consumption of the external frame grabber and connected block camera is approximately 6.9 W when streaming while the camera zoom is being used.

*The combined power consumption rating of 5.9 W is based on the Sony FCB-EH6300 block camera.

Do not connect power to the external frame grabber through PoE or through the 12-pin circular connector until all connections are secure and verified.

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To connect the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber to the GPIO board and the block camera

1. Connect the 20-pin FFC cable to the 20-pin FFC connector (J9) on the GigE PHY board and to the 20-pin FFC connector (J2) on the GPIO board.

The metallic side of the cable ends should be oriented toward the circuit board in both cases.

20-pin FFC connector (J9)

20-pin FFC connector (J2)

Continued on next page...

GPIO Board

20-pin FFC cable

Camera

Bracket iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections 29

Connect the 30-pin micro-coaxial cable to the 30-pin micro-coaxial connector on the top of the block camera. Depending on the block camera model, the connector label varies:

• Sony FCB-EV5500, FCB-EV7100, and FCB-EV7500. Connector CN401.

• Sony FCB-EH3310, FCB-EH3410, FCB-EH6300, FCB-SE600 and FCB-EH6500.

Connector CN601.

Connect the other end of the cable to the 30-pin IDC connector (J2) on the adapter board.

The cable ends should be oriented to allow the metallic side of the cable to touch the metallic side of the connector.

Adapter

Board (Back)

30-pin connector*

30-pin micro-coaxial cable

30-pin IDC connector (J2)

Camera Bracket

Extension

* For the Sony FCB-EV5500, FCB-EV7100, and FCB-EV7500 models, the connector is labeled CN401.

For the Sony FCB-EH3310, FCB-EH3410, FCB-EH6300, FCB-SE600 and FCB-EH6500 models, the connector is labeled CN601.

The image above shows the SB-GigE OEM board set mounted on the camera bracket and the GPIO bracket extension. For more information about which SB-GigE External Frame Grabber models include the camera

bracket extension, see “iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models” on page 9.

iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers User Guide

Mounting the Power, GPIO, and Serial Connector to an

Enclosure Backplate

This section shows you how to mount the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber in an enclosure by securing the GPIO board and corresponding 12-pin power, GPIO, and serial circular connector to an enclosure backplate.

If you purchased the Development Kit, the OEM board set is already mounted with a bracket extension, along with the GPIO board and corresponding 12-pin power, GPIO, and serial circular connector.

To mount the power, GPIO, and serial connector to an enclosure backplate

Insert the 12-pin circular (male) connector through the external side of the backplate.

Secure with washer and hex nut.

Connect the GPIO board (12 holes) to the base pins of the 12-pin circular connector through the internal side of the backplate.

Lock washer

12-pin circular connector

Hex nut

Insertion

Backplate of client-sourced enclosure

GPIO board

Pins (soldered to GPIO board)

20-pin FFC cable

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Assemble the 12-pin power, GPIO, and serial circular connector to the GPIO board by lining up the pins with the GPIO board.

When oriented correctly, the tab on the 12-pin connector is aligned with the small white dot on the GPIO board, as shown in the following images.

Tab

12-Pin Circular Connector

12-pin circular connector

White dot

GPIO Board and 12-Pin

Circular Connector (Assembled)

Line up tab between the two bottom pins

GPIO Board

(Unassembled)

Tab location

(approximate)

Solder the pins of the connector to the GPIO board for a secure connection.

Power, GPIO, and Serial Pinouts: 12-Pin Connector on the

GPIO Board

The power, GPIO, and serial pinout descriptions are listed in the following table. For the connector location, see

“SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connector Locations” on page 26.

Figure 1: SB-GigE External Frame Grabber 12-Pin Male Circular Connector

The mating connector is a Hirose 12-pin circular connector, part number HR10A-10P-12P(73).

iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers User Guide

Table 10: SB-GigE External Frame Grabber 12-Pin Circular Connector Pinouts

Name

RET

Type

Power return

PLC signal name

N/A

Notes

Power ground.

2 VIN Power input N/A

3 GPIO_IN3 GPIO input GpioIn3

Receives 5.2 V to 16 V unfiltered DC input. See table notes 1, 2, 3, 4.

5 V (default)/3.3 V TTL GPIO input.

See table notes 5, 6, 7, 8.

4 GPIO_OUT2 GPIO output GpioOut2

Shell

GND

GPIO_IN2

Reserved

GPIO_IN1

GPIO_OUT0

GPIO_IN0

RS232_TX

RS232_RX

GND_CHASSIS

Ground

GPIO input

Reserved

GPIO input

GPIO output

GPIO input

RS232_Tx

RS232_Rx

Ground

N/A

GpioIn2

N/A

GpioIn1

GpioOut0

GpioIn0

N/A

5 V (default)/3.3 V TTL GPIO output.

See table notes 5, 6, 8.

Signal ground. See table note 9.

Information is the same as pin 3.

Reserved. Do not connect.

Information is the same as pin 3.

Information is the same as pin 4.

Information is the same as pin 3.

Mapped to Bulk1 interface.

See table notes 5, 6, 10, and 11.

Mapped to Bulk1 interface.

Information is the same as pin 11.

For the purpose of EMI prevention, provide good electrical contact between the connector shell and the enclosure box. If you use an isolated enclosure box, connect it by wire to the GND pad (J3 on the GPIO board).

See table note 12.

For a mapping of pins on the 12-pin circular connector and the 20-pin connectors on the GPIO board and the GigE PHY board, see

“Mapping of Power, GPIO, and Serial Connector Pinouts” on page 36.

1. Protected by 600 W @ 1.0 ms PP Zener TVS, +/- 16 kV per HBM.

2. Reverse voltage protected.

3. You should not use 9-10 V power together with PoE. If you do, it will not damage the SB-GigE

External Frame Grabber, but the camera can be stuck in continuous reset mode when the power supply switches between PoE and the wall power supply.

4. Triple filtering scheme is used to filter EMI and conduct emissions, to pass EMC class-B.

5. Protected by ESD suppressors to IEC61000-4-2, Level 4 (+/-8 kV contact, +/-15 kV air discharge).

6. EMI filtered by 120 Ohm @ 100 MHz, 0.2 A ferrite bead.

7. Internal pull-down 73.2 KOhm.

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8. All GPIO inputs and outputs are connected to the level shifter SN74LVC2T45DCUR. For the exact logic levels and driving strength, see the data sheet at www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/ sn74lvc2t45.pdf

9. Ferrite bead 0.2 A, 600 Ohm @ 100 MHz to the GND of the GigE PHY board.

10. Uses an 11 Ohm serial resistor.

11. Connected to the RS-232 transmitter/receiver MAX3221CPWR. For more information, see the data sheet at www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/max3221.pdf

12. If you use an isolated enclosure box, it is recommended that you wire the shell of this connector to the ground on the GPIO board.

GPIO Board

The GPIO pins on the 12-pin circular connector (gpio_in[0-3], gpio_out0, and gpio_out2) are mapped to

Line0 through Line6 of the DigitalIOControl\LineSelector feature in the device's XML file. Line7

(gpio_out3) is not available on the 12-pin circular connector. Line5 (gpio_out1) is reserved and cannot be used.

Power, GPIO, and Serial Pinouts: 20-Pin Connector on the

GigE PHY Board

The power, GPIO, and serial pinout descriptions are listed in the following table. For the connector location, see

“SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connector Locations” on page 26.

Table 11: SB-GigE External Frame Grabber 20-Pin Connector Pinouts

Name

RET

Type

Power GND

See table note...

RET

VIN/PWR

Power GND

Power input

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Table 11: SB-GigE External Frame Grabber 20-Pin Connector Pinouts (Continued)

Name

VIN/PWR

Type

Power input

See table note...

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

VIN/PWR

GND/EMI_GND

Power input

Signal GND

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

GPIO_IN0

GPIO_OUT0

GPIO_IN1

Reserved

GPIO input

GPIO output

GPIO input

GPIO output

6, 7, 8, 9

6, 7, 9

6, 7, 8, 9

6, 7, 9

GPIO_IN2

GPIO_OUT2

GPIO_IN3

GPIO_OUT3

DBG_LED0

3.3V

RS232_TX

RS232_RX

GND/EMI_GND

GPIO input

GPIO output

GPIO input

GPIO output

Status LED, anode

RS232_TX

RS232_RX

Signal GND

6, 7, 8, 9

6, 7, 9

6, 7, 8, 9

6, 7, 9

Status LED, cathode, OC 7, 13, 14

7, 15

6, 7, 11, 12

1. Maximum 0.5 A per pin, 1.5 A per three pins.

2. Protected by 600 W @ 1.0 ms PP Zener TVS, +/- 16 kV per HBM.

3. Reverse voltage protected.

4. You should not use 9-10 V power together with PoE. If you do, it will not damage the SB-GigE

External Frame Grabber, but the camera can be stuck in continuous reset mode when the power supply switches between PoE and the wall power supply.

5. Triple filtering scheme is used to filter EMI and conduct emissions, to pass EMC class-B.

6. Protected by ESD suppressors to IEC61000-4-2, Level 4 (+/-8 kV contact, +/-15 kV air discharge).

7. EMI filtered by 120 Ohm @ 100 MHz, 0.2 A ferrite bead.

8. Internal pull-down 73.2 KOhm.

9. All GPIO inputs and outputs are connected to the level shifter SN74LVC2T45DCUR. For the exact logic levels and driving strength, see the data sheet at www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/ sn74lvc2t45.pdf

10. Ferrite bead 0.2 A, 600 Ohm @ 100 MHz to the GND of the GigE PHY board.

11. Uses an 11 Ohm serial resistor.

12. Connected to the RS-232 transmitter/receiver MAX3221CPWR. For more information, see the data sheet at www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/max3221.pdf

13. Logical “0” (pulled-down) means that the backup load is used; logical “1” (3.3 V) means that the main load is used.

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14. For information about the status LED, see the description of the Power/Firmware LED in “SB-

GigE External Frame Grabber Status LEDs” on page 40.

15. Not protected by a fuse; cannot be used as a power output.

Mapping of Power, GPIO, and Serial Connector Pinouts

This section describes how the pins of the 12-pin connector on the GPIO board are directly routed to the 20-pin connectors on the GPIO board and GigE PHY board.

Table 12: 12-Pin Circular Connector to 20-Pin Connector Mapping

Name

RET

Pin on the 12-pin circular connector —

J1 on GPIO Board

Pin on the 20-pin connector —

J2 on GPIO Board

RET

VIN/PWR

GND/EMI_GND

GPIO_IN0

GPIO_OUT0

GPIO_IN1 8

Reserved 7

GPIO_IN2

GPIO_OUT2

GPIO_IN3

GPIO_OUT3

N/C

DBG_LED0

3.3V

RS232_TX

RS232_RX

GND/EMI_GND

N/C (to LED)

Pin on the 20-pin connector —

J9 on GigE PHY Board

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Powering the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

The SB-GigE External Frame Grabber can be powered through an external power supply or using Power over Ethernet (PoE). If both options are connected at the same time, the following rules are used:

•

If VIN < 9 V and PoE is supplied, the external frame grabber will be powered by PoE.

If VIN > 10 V and PoE is supplied, the PoE will be off and the external frame grabber will be powered by VIN (10-16 V, 1.5 A maximum).

Important: 9-10 V is outside of the recommended voltage range and may cause undetermined behavior.

Figure 2: SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Power Circuitry

PoE Powered

The SB-GigE External Frame Grabber PoE circuitry can draw a maximum of 7 W. The SB-GigE External

Frame Grabber uses a maximum of 2.3 W. As a result, at least 4.7 W at 12 V is available for the camera head. The external frame grabber uses isolated PoE circuitry.

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External Power Supply — Input Signals

The following table lists the input power signals for the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber from an external power supply using the 12-pin circular connector.

Table 13: Input Signals from the Power and GPIO Connector

Name

VIN

Volts (V)

5.2 - 16 V*

Notes

Efficiency of power circuitry (including drops on Schottky diodes) is flat in this range.

Unfiltered DC power from an external power supply through the 12-pin

Hirose connector. Reverse voltage protected, up to -30 VDC.

The SB-GigE External Frame Grabber generates all internal power rails from the VIN signal. A resident common mode filter allows the input to be unfiltered, directly from a switching wall plug power supply. Maximal current is 1.5 A, limited by filtering circuitry.

RET

GND

Ground

Ground for VIN.

0 V relative to other voltages on the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber.

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Power Consumption

The following table provides the external power consumption of the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber.

The measurements are based on the use of the external frame grabber and the Sony FCB-EV7500 at room temperature, using the HD_1080p_59p94Hz video mode.

Table 14: External Power Consumption for HD_1080p_59p94Hz

External power

5.2 V

Streaming?

Width

1920

Height

1080

Pixel format

N/A

12 V

Yes

1920

1080

YCbCr709_422_8_CbYCrY

N/A

YCbCr709_422_8_CbYCrY

Data rate

(Mbps)

Idle

990

Idle

990

Current

(A)

1.122

1.18

0.449

0.463

Power

(W)

6.0588

6.372

5.388

5.556

The following table provides the PoE power consumption of the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber. The measurements are based on the use of the external frame grabber and the Sony FCB-EV7500 at room temperature, using the HD_1080p_59p94Hz video mode and a Cisco SG200-08P switch.

Table 15: PoE Power Consumption for HD_1080p_59p94Hz using a Cisco SG200-08P Switch

PoE power

47 V

Streaming?

Width

1920

Height

1080

Pixel format

N/A

Data rate

(Mbps)

Idle

Current

(A)

0.13

Yes 1920 1080 YCbCr709_422_8_CbYCrY 990 0.149

Power

(W)

6.11

7.003

iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers User Guide

The following table provides the external power consumption of the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber.

The measurements are based on the use of the external frame grabber and the Sony FCB-EV7500 at room temperature, using the HD_1080p_29p97Hz video mode.

Table 16: External Power Consumption for HD_1080p_29p97Hz

External power

5.2 V

Streaming?

Width

1920

Height

1080

Pixel format

N/A

Yes

1920

1080

BayerGR8

Data rate

(Mbps)

Idle

497

YCbCr709_422_8_CbYCrY 990

12 V No

Yes

1920

1080

N/A

BayerGR8

Idle

497

YCbCr709_422_8_CbYCrY 990

Current

(A)

1.057

1.099

1.129

0.41

0.42

0.465

Power

(W)

5.4964

5.7148

5.8708

4.92

5.04

5.58

Table 17: PoE Power Consumption for HD_1080p_29p97Hz using a Cisco SG200-08P Switch

PoE power

47 V

Streaming?

Width

1920

Height

1080

Pixel format

N/A

Data rate

(Mbps)

Idle

Current

(A)

0.124

Yes

1920

1080

BayerGR8

YCbCr709_422_8_CbYCrY

497

990

0.137

0.149

Power

(W)

5.828

6.439

7.003

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SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Status LEDs

The status LEDs indicate the operating status of the network connection and firmware, as described in the following figure and table.

Network Connection

Speed LED (J1)

Power and Firmware

LED (D1)

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

GigE PHY Board

Network Activity

LED (J1)

Table 18: SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Status LEDs

LED

Power and firmware

Description

Green. The SB-GigE External Frame Grabber is receiving power and the main firmware load is being used.

Yellow. The SB-GigE External Frame Grabber is receiving power and the backup firmware load is being used.*

Off. The SB-GigE External Frame Grabber is not receiving power.

Note: The LED on the GPIO board (D1) also shows this status.

Network activity J1

Network connection speed

Off. No Ethernet connection.

Green, on. Ethernet link.

Green, on flashing. Data is being transmitted or received.

Off. No connection, 10 Mbps connection, or 100 Mbps connection.

Green, on. 1 Gbps connection.

*For information about the slide switches that are used to specify the firmware load, see

“Changing to the Backup Firmware Load” on page 93.

Chapter 4 iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connections

This chapter describes the iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber connections. It includes information about how the SB-U3 External Frame Grabber receives power through the Micro-B USB3 connector. It also includes pinouts for the 12-pin circular connector.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•

“SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connector Locations” on page 42

“Making SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connections” on page 43

“Micro-B USB 3.0 Connector” on page 43

“GPIO and Serial Pinouts: 12-Pin Circular Connector” on page 45

“SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Status LEDs” on page 48

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SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connector Locations

The following figure and table describe the SB-U3 External Frame Grabber connectors.

USB PHY Board Adapter Board (Back)

Table 19: SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connections

Location

USB PHY board

Type

12-pin circular connector

Description

Provides external signals, such as serial communication and

GPIO, to the external frame grabber.

J1 USB PHY board Micro-B USB 3.0 connector

J2 Adapter board 30-pin IDC

Connects a computer to the external frame grabber using a

USB3 Vision connection.

Compatible with USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) connections.

Supports power over USB 3.0 (up to 900 mA).

Because of the high power consumption requirements of the

Sony block camera, you must use a USB 3.0 A to Micro-B Ycable (Qualtek 3023023-02M) to connect the computer and external frame grabber.

Connects the Sony block camera to the external frame grabber.

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Making SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connections

To assemble the block camera and external frame grabber, begin by connecting the external frame grabber to the block camera with the 30-pin micro-coaxial cable. Then, apply power by connecting the external frame grabber to the computer’s USB 3.0 port.

Required Items

You require the following items to connect the external frame grabber to the block camera:

•

30-pin micro-coaxial cable

USB 3.0 A to Micro-B Y-cable

For more information about the components included with the external frame grabber, see

“iPORT SB-

GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Models”

on page 10. For a material list, see “Material List” on page 111.

To connect the external frame grabber to the block camera and apply power

Connect the 30-pin micro-coaxial cable to the 30-pin micro-coaxial connector on the top of the block camera. Depending on the block camera model, the connector label varies:

• Sony FCB-EV5500, FCB-EV7100, and FCB-EV7500. Connector CN401.

• Sony FCB-EH3310, FCB-EH3410, FCB-EH6300, and FCB-EH6500. Connector CN601.

Connect the other end of the cable to the 30-pin IDC connector (J2) on the adapter board.

The cable ends should be oriented to allow the metallic side of the cable to touch the metallic side of the connector.

Connect both A connectors of the USB 3.0 A to Micro-B Y-cable to the USB 3.0 ports on the computer.

Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 A to Micro-B Y-cable to the Micro-B USB 3.0 connector on the external frame grabber.

Micro-B USB 3.0 Connector

The SB-U3 External Frame Grabber uses a standard Micro-B USB 3.0 connector, shown in the following image. The SB-U3 External Frame Grabber receives power through the Micro-B USB 3.0 connector.

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USB PHY Board

Micro-B USB 3.0 connector

Power Considerations

Because of the high power consumption requirements of the Sony block camera, power must be supplied to the SB-U3 External Frame Grabber through a USB 3.0 A to Micro-B Y-cable, with both A connectors of the

Y-cable connected to USB 3.0 ports on the computer.

The external frame grabber specifies its power requirements during enumeration as 900 mA for USB 3.0

(SuperSpeed). The external frame grabber consumes some of this power, leaving the remaining power available for the Sony block camera.

Shield

The Micro-B USB 3.0 connector has a metal shell or shield. This shield is connected to the digital ground through a parallel capacitor and ferrite bead.

Locking Connectors

The SB-U3 External Frame Grabber has been designed to support the Micro-B locking connectors specified by the USB3 Vision standard. If a locking connector is used, the case designed for the SB-U3

External Frame Grabber must have threaded screw holes that comply with the connectors specified in the

USB3 Vision standard. The SB-U3 External Frame Grabber has been designed to provide the appropriate clearance around the vertical USB 3.0 connector so that when a locking connector is attached, the screws will not damage the printed circuit board (PCB).

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Power Consumption

The tables in this section outline the power consumption of the SB-U3 External Frame Grabber, which supplies power to the block camera. The measurements are based on the use of the external frame grabber and the Sony FCB-EV7500 at room temperature.

The following table provides the power consumption of the SB-U3 External Frame Grabber, using the

HD_1080p_59p94Hz video mode.

Table 20: Power Consumption for HD_1080p_59p94Hz

Bus powered

4.46 V

4.38 V

Streaming?

Yes

Width

1920

Height

1080

Pixel format

N/A

Data rate

(Mbps)

Idle

YCbCr709_422_8_CbYCrY 1998

Power

(A)

Power

(W)

0.945

4.2147

1.03

4.5938

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GPIO and Serial Pinouts: 12-Pin Circular Connector

The GPIO and serial pinout descriptions for the USB-powered and the externally-powered SB-U3

External Frame Grabber models are listed in the following tables. For the connector location, see “SB-U3

External Frame Grabber Connector Locations” on page 42.

Figure 3: 12-Pin Male Circular Connector

The mating connector is a Hirose 12-pin circular connector, part number HR10A-10P-12P(73).

Table 21: SB-U3 USB-Powered External Frame Grabber 12-Pin Circular Connector Pinouts

Name

Reserved

Type

Reserved

PLC signal name

N/A

Notes

Connected to ground using ferrite beads.

Reserved

GPIO_IN3

Reserved

GPIO input

N/A

GpioIn3

Reserved, no connection.

5 V (default)/3.3 V TTL GPIO input. See table notes 1, 2, 3, 4.

4 GPIO_OUT2 GPIO output GpioOut2

GND/EMI_GND

GPIO_IN2

Reserved

GPIO_IN1

Ground

GPIO input

Reserved

GPIO input

N/A

GpioIn2

N/A

GpioIn1

5 V (default)/3.3 V TTL GPIO output. See table notes 1, 2, 4.

Signal ground. See table note 5.

Information is the same as pin 3.

GPIO_OUT0

GPIO_IN0

RS232_TX

GPIO output

GPIO input

RS232_Tx

GpioOut0

GpioIn0

N/A

Reserved, do not connect.

Information is the same as pin 3.

Information is the same as pin 4.

Information is the same as pin 3.

Mapped to Bulk 1 interface. See table notes

1, 2, 6, 7.

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Table 21: SB-U3 USB-Powered External Frame Grabber 12-Pin Circular Connector Pinouts (Continued)

Name

RS232_RX

Type

RS232_Rx

PLC signal name

N/A

Notes

Mapped to Bulk 1 interface. Information is the same as pin 9.

Shell GND_CHASSIS Ground N/A For the purpose of EMI prevention, provide good electrical contact between the connector shell and the enclosure.

1. Protected by ESD suppressors to IEC61000-4-2, Level 4 (+/-8 kV contact, +/-15 kV air discharge).

EMI filtered by 120 Ohm @ 100 MHz, 0.5 A ferrite bead.

Internal pull-down 73.2 KOhm.

All GPIO inputs and outputs are connected to the level shifter SN74LVC2T45DCUR. For the exact logic levels and driving strength, see the data sheet at www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/ sn74lvc2t45.pdf

Ferrite bead 0.2 A, 600 Ohm @ 100 MHz to the GND of the USB PHY board.

Uses an 11 Ohm serial resistor.

Connected to the RS-232 transmitter/receiver MAX3221CPWR. For more information, see the data sheet at www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/max3221.pdf

The GPIO pins on the 12-pin circular connector (gpio_in[0-3], gpio_out0, and gpio_out2) are mapped to

Line0 through Line6 of the DigitalIOControl\LineSelector feature in the device's XML file. Line7

(gpio_out3) is not available on the 12-pin circular connector. Line5 (gpio_out1) is reserved and cannot be used.

Table 22: SB-U3 Externally-Powered External Frame Grabber 12-Pin Circular Connector Pinouts

Name

RET

Type

Power return

PLC signal name

N/A

Notes

Power ground.

2 VIN Power input N/A

3 GPIO_IN3 GPIO input GpioIn3

Receives 5.2 V to 16 V unfiltered DC input. See table notes 1, 2.

5 V (default)/3.3 V TTL GPIO input.

See table notes 3, 4, 5, 6.

4 GPIO_OUT2 GPIO output GpioOut2

GND

GPIO_IN2

Reserved

GPIO_IN1

GPIO_OUT0

GPIO_IN0

Ground

GPIO input

Reserved

GPIO input

GPIO output

GPIO input

N/A

GpioIn2

N/A

GpioIn1

GpioOut0

GpioIn0

5 V (default)/3.3 V TTL GPIO output.

See table notes 3, 4, 6.

Signal ground. See table note 7.

Information is the same as pin 3.

Reserved. Do not connect.

Information is the same as pin 3.

Information is the same as pin 4.

Information is the same as pin 3.

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Table 22: SB-U3 Externally-Powered External Frame Grabber 12-Pin Circular Connector Pinouts

Name

RS232_TX

Type

RS232_Tx

PLC signal name

N/A

Notes

Mapped to Bulk 1 interface. See table notes 3, 4, 8, and 9.

12 RS232_RX RS232_Rx N/A

Shell GND_CHASSIS Ground N/A

Mapped to Bulk 1 interface.

Information is the same as pin 11.

For the purpose of EMI prevention, provide good electrical contact between the connector shell and the enclosure.

1. Protected by 600 W @ 1.0 ms PP Zener TVS, +/- 16 kV per HBM.

2. Reverse voltage protected.

3. Protected by ESD suppressors to IEC61000-4-2, Level 4 (+/-8 kV contact, +/-15 kV air discharge).

4. EMI filtered by 120 Ohm @ 100 MHz, 0.2 A ferrite bead.

5. Internal pull-down 73.2 KOhm.

6. All GPIO inputs and outputs are connected to the level shifter SN74LVC2T45DCUR. For the exact logic levels and driving strength, see the data sheet at www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/ sn74lvc2t45.pdf

7. Ferrite bead 0.2 A, 600 Ohm @ 100 MHz to the GND of the GigE PHY board.

8. Uses an 11 Ohm serial resistor.

9. Connected to the RS-232 transmitter/receiver MAX3221CPWR. For more information, see the data sheet at www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/max3221.pdf

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SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Status LEDs

The status LEDs indicate the operating status of the USB connection and firmware, as described in the following image and table.

Power and Firmware

LEDs (D1)

Activity LED (D8)

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber

USB PHY Board

Table 23: SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Status LEDs

LED

Power and firmware

Description

Green on. The SB-U3 External Frame Grabber is receiving power and the main firmware load is being used.

Green on, orange on. The SB-U3 External Frame Grabber is receiving power and the backup firmware load is being used.*

All LEDs off. The SB-U3 External Frame Grabber is not receiving power.

Activity LED D8 Yellow, flashing quickly. Indicates that the USB controller is operating properly.

Yellow, flashing. Indicates GenCP traffic between the external frame grabber and the host.

Green, on. Indicates a SuperSpeed (USB 3.0) connection.

Green, off. Indicates a USB 2.0 connection.

*For information about the slide switches that are used to specify the firmware load, see

“Changing to the Backup Firmware Load” on page 93.

Chapter 5 Thermal Requirements

This chapter provides you with the information you need to ensure the optimal operating temperature for the SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers.

You should store the external frame grabber at temperatures between -40° to +85°C.

Ambient and Junction Temperatures

The following images and table outline the components that consume the largest amount of power on the SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers, and that therefore are most likely to be heated beyond an optimal operating temperature. If you are designing a product that exceeds the thermal guidelines outlined in this chapter, you may need to provide a method to cool these components using a heat sink or thermal pad.

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SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

GigE PHY Board

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber

USB PHY Board

FPGA Board*

Source manufacturer, description, and identification may vary and are subject to change for each connector.

Table 24: Thermal Guidelines

Reference designator

Location

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber,

GigE PHY Board

U1 SB-U3 External Frame Grabber,

USB PHY board

Rating for component on standard Pleora product

Marvell PHY, 88E1510

Ambient: 0° to +70°C

Junction: 0° to +125°C

Power consumption: ~ 450 mW

Cypress USB controller, CYUSB3014-BZXC

Ambient: 0° to +70°C

Junction: Not specified

Power consumption: ~ 450 mW

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Table 24: Thermal Guidelines

Reference designator

Location

FPGA board*

Rating for component on standard Pleora product

Altera FPGA, 5CEFA4U19C8N

Ambient: Not specified

Junction: 0° to +85°C

Junction-to-case thermal resistance

JC: 5 (° C/W)

Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance

JA:

• Still Air: 23.6 (° C/W)

• 100 ft./min: 19.5 (° C/W)

• 200 ft./min: 17.5 (° C/W)

• 400 ft./min: 15.9 (° C/W)

Case: Not specified

Power consumption: ~ 850-1000 mW

Samsung DDR3, K4B1G1646G-BCH9000

Ambient: Not specified

Junction: Not specified

Case: 0° to +95°C

Power consumption: ~ 100-200 mW

*Note: The FPGA board is the middle board, located between the GigE PHY board/USB PHY board and the adapter board.

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Chapter 6 Signal Handling

The SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers include a programmable logic controller (PLC) that lets you control external machines and react to inputs. By controlling your system using the PLC, you can make functional changes, adjust timing, or add features without having to add new hardware.

PLC Programming Signals

For an introduction to the PLC and for detailed information about how PLC signals are handled, see the

iPORT Advanced Features User Guide, available on the Pleora Support Center at www.pleora.com

The following table lists the PLC input and output programming signals that are specific to the iPORT

SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers, and indicates the pins on which they are available.

Table 25: PLC Signal Usage

PLC signal

Pb0Fval

PLC equation usage

Input

Associated pin/signal

For the EV models, deserialized VSYNC signal from block camera. For the other models, no associated pin.

Pb0Lval Input

Pb0Dval Input

For the EV models, deserialized HYSNC signal from block camera. For the other models, no associated pin.

For the EV models, deserialized DE signal from block camera.

For the other models, no associated pin.

Pb0Spare Input

GpioIn0

GpioIn1

Input

Not available. For the EV models, internally tied to GND on block camera.

Pin 10 (GPIO_IN0) on the 12-pin circular connector.

Pin 8 (GPIO_IN1) on the 12-pin circular connector.

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PlcCtrl3

Pb0CC0

Pb0CC1

Pb0CC2

Pb0CC3

GpioOut0

GpioOut1

GpioOut2

Table 25: PLC Signal Usage (Continued)

PLC signal

GpioIn2

PLC equation usage

Input

Associated pin/signal

Pin 6 (GPIO_IN2) on the 12-pin circular connector.

GpioIn3

BufferWM0

Input

Pin 3 (GPIO_IN3) on the 12-pin circular connector.

No associated pin.

Grb0AcqActive

PlcCtrl0

PlcCtrl1

PlcCtrl2

Input

No associated pin.

Input

Input, output

No associated pin.

Not available.

Pin 9 (GPIO_OUT0) on the 12-pin circular connector.

Not available.

Pin 4 (GPIO_OUT2) on the 12-pin circular connector.

PlcFval0

PlcLval0

Input, output

PlcTrig0 Input, output

PlcTimestampCtrl Input, output

Timer0Trig

Timer0Out

Timer1Trig

Timer1Out

Input, output

Input

Input, output

Input

Counter0Reset

Counter0Inc

Counter0Dec

Counter0Eq

Counter0Gt

Counter1Reset

Counter1Inc

Counter1Dec

Counter1Eq

Input, output

Input

Input, output

Input

No associated pin.

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Table 25: PLC Signal Usage (Continued)

PLC signal

Counter1Gt

PLC equation usage

Input

Associated pin/signal

No associated pin.

Rescaler0In

Rescaler0Out

Input, output

Input

No associated pin.

Delayer0In

Delayer0Out

Event0

Event1

Input, output

Input

Input, output

No associated pin.

Event2

Event3

ActionTrig0*

ActionTrig1*

Input, output

Input

No associated pin.

* These two signals are only available for the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber.

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Chapter 7 Bulk Interfaces

The SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers each have two bulk interface ports available for serial communication.

The Bulk0 interface is reserved for communication and VISCA commands between the external frame grabber and the Sony block camera. The interface is preconfigured for optimal settings; the settings cannot be altered using the GenICam browser, but can be altered programmatically. However, we strongly recommend that you do not change the settings.

If you need to send VISCA commands directly over the Bulk0 interface, you should not use the same commands as the ones mapped by the SB-GigE or SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers. For example, the Zoom feature uses the CAM_ZoomPosInq and CAM_Zoom VISCA commands. If you use the same VISCA command that is already mapped to these GenICam features, the external frame grabber can become unsynchronized with the Sony block camera. For a list of VISCA commands that are in use, see

“Key Sony

Block Camera Features” on page 15.

The Bulk1 interface supports an RS-232 interface for communication with external system elements. The

Bulk1 interface is available on the 12-pin circular connector.

The interface supports:

•

8-bit data transfer

1 start bit

Programmable stop bit(s): 1 or 2

Parity: Even, odd, or none

•

Baud rates:

Predefined rates: 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 115200

•

Programmable

Loopback mode from downstream to upstream

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The following GenICam features are available for serial communication configuration.

Table 26: GenICam Features Available for Serial Communication

Feature

BulkSelector*

Description

Selects the Bulk interface to configure.

BulkBaudRate*

BulkBaudRateFactor*

BulkLoopback*

Selects a predefined baud rate or programmable option.

Programs a user-defined baud rate.

Receives serial data sent from a host computer application to the video interface and loops it back to the host computer application.

BulkNumOfStopBits*

BulkParity*

BulkUpstreamFifoWatermark*

SonyBlockAckTimeout**

Selects a stop bit option (either 1 or 2).

Selects a parity option (None, Even, or Odd).

Sets the level of upstream FIFO at which a GigE Vision or USB3 Vision event is generated.

Controls the amount of time that can pass during which the external frame grabber waits for an acknowledgment from the Sony block camera. If the amount of time that passes is more than the configured amount, the external frame grabber times out and reports an error. The time duration is expressed in ms.

SonyBlockCompletionTimeout** Controls the amount of time that can pass between when the external frame grabber receives an acknowledgment from the Sony block camera and when the external frame grabber receives a completion message. If the amount of time between the acknowledgment and the completion message is more than the configured amount, the external frame grabber times out and reports an error. The time duration is expressed in ms.

SonyBlockSerialComLinkStatus** Reports the status of the serial communication link between the Sony block camera and the external frame grabber.

* These features apply to Bulk1.

** These features only apply to Bulk0, which is reserved for communication with the Sony block camera; the settings are preconfigured and should not be changed.

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Chapter 8 Installing the eBUS SDK

This chapter describes how to install the eBUS SDK, and also provides information about installing the required driver.

Before you can configure and control your external frame grabber, you must install the eBUS SDK. For the

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber, the USB3 Vision driver, which is included with the eBUS SDK, must also be installed on your computer.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•

“Installing the eBUS SDK” on page 60

“Installing the Driver” on page 60

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Installing the eBUS SDK

You can install the Pleora Technologies eBUS SDK on your computer to configure and control your external frame grabber.

The eBUS SDK contains an extensive library of sample applications, with source code, to create working applications for device configuration and control, image and data acquisition, and image display and diagnostics.

It is possible for you to configure the external frame grabber and GigE Vision/USB3 Vision compliant video sources using other GenICam compliant software; however, this guide provides you with the instructions you need to use the Pleora eBUS Player application.

Installing the Driver

The eBUS SDK includes two drivers: the GigE Vision driver and the USB3 Vision driver. The drivers, which enhance existing general-purpose drivers shipped with NICs and USB 3.0 controllers, increase image acquisition throughput and performance, decrease latency and jitter, and minimize CPU utilization.

The drivers are selected for installation by default during the eBUS SDK installation process. If you choose not to install the drivers (or want to uninstall either driver), you can use the eBUS Driver Installation Tool.

For the SB-U3 External Frame Grabber, the driver must be installed before you can use eBUS Player or any third-party SDK software to configure the external frame grabber. If it is not installed, the software will not detect the external frame grabber.

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To use the eBUS Driver Installation Tool

Click Start > All Programs > Pleora Technologies Inc > eBUS SDK > eBUS Driver Installation

Tool.

Under GigE Vision or USB3 Vision, click Install or Uninstall.

After a moment the driver status changes. If you are installing a driver, the driver is installed across all network adapters or USB3 Vision devices on your computer.

Close the eBUS Driver Installation Tool.

You may be required to restart your computer.

To see the versions of the installed drivers, click Help > About.

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Chapter 9 Configuring Your Computer’s NIC for use with the

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

When using the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber and connected block camera, you may observe high data rates (above 800 Mb/s) that are close to the physical limit of Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mb/s). This chapter provides guidance on how to configure your external frame grabber to maximize the performance of your system.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•

“Configuring the NIC for Communication with the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber” on page 64

“Calculating the Required Bandwidth” on page 66

“Understanding the Effect of the Features on Bandwidth and Performance” on page 66

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Configuring the NIC for Communication with the SB-GigE

External Frame Grabber

For optimal performance, we recommend that you enable jumbo packets (also known as jumbo frames) and set the receive descriptors to the maximum available value.

The instructions in this section are based on the Windows 7 operating system. The steps may vary depending on your computer’s operating system.

To configure the NIC for optimal performance

In the Windows Control Panel, click Network and Internet.

Click Network and Sharing Center.

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In the left-hand panel, click Change adapter settings.

Configure the NIC for jumbo packets (more often referred to as jumbo frames) and set the NIC’s

Receive Buffers (Receive Descriptors) to the maximum available value. Using jumbo packets allows you to increase system performance. However, you must ensure your NIC and GigE switch (if applicable) support jumbo packets.

To complete this task, right-click the NIC and click Properties. Then, click Configure. The exact configuration procedure, as well as the jumbo packet size limit, depends on the NIC.

Close the open dialog boxes to apply the changes and close the Control Panel.

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Calculating the Required Bandwidth

To calculate the approximate bandwidth that is required, use the following formula. Keep in mind that this calculation results in an approximate value, and does not take into account Ethernet, IP, UDP, and

GigE Vision overhead. Note that each image is broken up into many packets, which should be considered when determining overhead.

PayloadSize (MB) x 8 x Frames Per Second = Bandwidth (Mbps)

PayloadSize is automatically calculated by the device, based on the selected image settings, which include

Width, Height, OffsetX, OffsetY, PixelSize, and any padding that has to be added to the image payload. To see the PayloadSize, open eBUS Player, connect to the external frame grabber, and then click Device control. PayloadSize appears in the TransportLayerControl category.

For example, for an external frame grabber configured to use HD_720p_60Hz with a PayloadSize of

1.84 MB, the equation would look like this:

1.84 MB x 8 x 60 Hz = 883.2 Mbps

Understanding the Effect of the Features on Bandwidth and

Performance

This section provides a summary of the features that you can adjust to maximize the bandwidth and performance of your system. For detailed information about maximizing your performance, see the

Configuring Your Computer and Network Adapters for Best Performance Application Note, available on the

Pleora Support Center ( www.pleora.com

Width, Height, and Pixel Format

The Width, Height, and PixelSize have a direct effect on the bandwidth that is used between the SB-

GigE External Frame Grabber and the computer. Increasing the width and the height of the image will result in larger frames being streamed from the external frame grabber.

Interpacket Delay

Burst traffic from the Sony block camera can cause AUTO_ABORT or MISSING_PACKET errors. To avoid these errors, you can increase the interpacket delay (TransportLayerControl\GevSCPD) to spread the burst effect. The interpacket delay is the time the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber waits before sending each packet of an image. If GevSCPD is set too high, then you may observe that the

BlocksDropped (part of the Status statistics in the Image Stream Control dialog box) is increasing.

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Acquisition Frame to Skip

If the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber drops frames because of high bandwidth usage (close to 1 gigabit), you can reduce the bandwidth by adjusting the AcquisitionControl\AcquisitionFrameToSkip feature.

You can set this feature to 2 to skip two frames and then send one frame, resulting in one out of every three frames being sent, for example.

Packet Size

To decrease the CPU resources required to reassemble full frames, you can increase the

GevSCPSPacketSize. Doing so increases the size of each packet, resulting in fewer packets, thereby reducing the amount of CPU that is used for packet reassembling. Depending on the

GevSCPSPacketSize you choose, you may need a NIC that supports jumbo packets.

You can also set the AutoNegotiation feature to True, which allows the eBUS SDK to negotiate the largest packet size that the computer can receive. When acquisition starts, you can see the value that was negotiated for the GevSCPSPacketSize feature.

On some occasions, your computer may display a Connection Lost error. This can occur when a NIC does not properly support jumbo packets. If this occurs, you can either disable jumbo packets on the NIC or disable the AutoNegotiation feature and set the DefaultPacketSize manually.

Please note that if you execute the DeviceReset command, the GevSCPSPacketSize is reset to 576. To avoid this limitation, you can set the GevSCPSPacketSize manually or override this feature using the User

Set. The User Set is a feature that lets you save the changes you make to your external frame grabber settings. For more information about User Sets, see the eBUS Player User Guide.

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Chapter 10 Connecting to the External Frame Grabber and

Configuring General Settings

After you have set up the physical connections to the external frame grabber, you can start eBUS Player to configure image settings to ensure images are received and displayed properly. You can also configure the buffer options to reduce the likelihood of lost packets.

This chapter applies to the SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers, with the exception of the instructions for providing the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with a unique IP address on your network.

eBUS Player is documented in more detail in the eBUS Player User Guide. The iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3

External Frame Grabbers User Guide provides you with the eBUS Player instructions and overviews required to set up and configure general settings for the block camera and external frame grabber.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•

“Confirming Image Streaming” on page 70

“Configuring the Buffers” on page 71

“Providing the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with an IP Address” on page 72

“Configuring the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with an Automatic/Persistent IP Address” on page 72

“Configuring the External Frame Grabber’s Image Settings” on page 73

“Implementing the eBUS SDK” on page 75

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Confirming Image Streaming

The external frame grabber can communicate with your computer using either a direct connection or by connecting to a GigE switch (SB-GigE External Frame Grabber) or by connecting to a USB 3.0 port on your computer (SB-U3 External Frame Grabber).

To connect the cables and apply power

Make the required device connections:

• SB-GigE External Frame Grabber. Connect the external frame grabber to the RJ-45 Ethernet connector on your computer’s NIC or a GigE switch. Then, apply power.

• SB-U3 External Frame Grabber. Connect the external frame grabber to a USB 3.0 port on your computer using a USB 3.0 A to Micro-B Y-cable.

For more detailed information about making device connections, see “Unicast Network Configuration” on page 78 or

“Multicast Network Configuration” on page 80.

To start eBUS Player and connect to a device

1. Start eBUS Player from the Windows Start menu.

Click Select/Connect.

If you are working with an SB-GigE External Frame Grabber and it does not appear in the list, click the Show unreachable Network Devices check box to show all devices.

In the Device Selection dialog box, click the external frame grabber.

If the IP address is not valid for the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber, a warning ( ) appears in the Device

Selection dialog box. Provide the device with an IP address, as outlined in “Providing the SB-GigE External

Frame Grabber with an IP Address” on page 72.

Click OK.

eBUS Player is now connected to the device.

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To confirm image streaming

Click Play to stream live images.

After you confirm that images are streaming, click Stop.

If images do not stream, see the tips provided in “System Troubleshooting” on page 87.

Configuring the Buffers

You can increase the buffer count using eBUS Player to make streaming more robust. A high number of buffers are needed in high frame rate applications, while a small number of buffers are needed for lower frame rates. Latency increases as the number of buffers increases.

To configure the buffers

1. Start eBUS Player.

Click Tools > Buffer Options.

Click the buffer option that suits your requirements.

Click OK.

Default size for streaming is 16 buffers.

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Providing the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with an IP

Address

The external frame grabber requires an IP address to communicate on a video network. This address must be on the same subnet as the computer that is performing the configuration and receiving the image stream.

To provide the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with an IP address

Start eBUS Player.

Click Select/Connect.

Click the external frame grabber.

If you are working with an SB-GigE External Frame Grabber and it does not appear in the list, click the Show unreachable Network Devices check box to show all devices.

If the IP address is not valid for the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber, a warning ( ) appears in the Device Selection dialog box.

Click Set IP Address.

Provide the external frame grabber with a valid IP address and subnet mask. You can optionally provide a default gateway.

If you are using a unicast network configuration, the management entity/data receiver and the external frame grabber must be on the same subnet. The unicast network configuration is outlined in

“Unicast

Network Configuration” on page 78.

Click OK to close the Set IP Address dialog box.

Click OK to close the Device Selection dialog box and connect to the device.

Configuring the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with an

Automatic/Persistent IP Address

The Device Control dialog box allows you to configure a persistent IP address for the external frame grabber. Alternatively, the external frame grabber can be configured to automatically obtain an IP address using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or Link Local Addressing (LLA). The external frame grabber uses its persistent IP address first, but if this option is set to False, it can be configured to attempt to obtain an address from a DHCP server. If this fails, it will use LLA to find an available IP address. LLA cannot be disabled and is always set to True.

To configure a persistent IP address

1. Start eBUS Player and connect to the external frame grabber.

For more information, see “To start eBUS Player and connect to a device” on page 70.

Under Parameters and Controls, click Device control.

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Under TransportLayerControl\GigEVision, set the GevCurrentIPConfigurationPersistentIP feature to True.

Set the GevPersistentIPAddress feature to a valid IP address.

Set the GevPersistentSubnetMask feature to a valid subnet mask address.

Optionally, enter a valid default gateway in the GevPersistentDefaultGateway field.

Close the Device Control dialog box.

Power cycle the external frame grabber and connected block camera.

To automatically configure an IP address

1. Start eBUS Player and connect to the external frame grabber.

For more information, see “To start eBUS Player and connect to a device” on page 70.

Under Parameters and Controls, click Device control.

Under TransportLayerControl\GigEVision, set the GevCurrentIPConfigurationPersistentIP feature to False.

Set the GevCurrentIPConfigurationLLA and/or GevCurrentIPConfigurationDHCP values to

True, depending on the type of automatic addressing you require.

Close the Device Control dialog box.

Power cycle the external frame grabber and connected block camera.

Configuring the External Frame Grabber’s Image Settings

You can configure the external frame grabber’s image settings, which provide the external frame grabber with information about the image coming from the camera. These settings allow the images to appear correctly. The external frame grabber can also generate a unique test pattern, which is useful when testing your device. By default, the external frame grabber streams live video from the connected block camera and the test pattern is disabled.

The image settings are located under ImageFormatControl in the Device Control dialog box.

Changes that you make to the external frame grabber are not persisted across power cycles, unless you use the UserSetSave feature. For information about saving settings to the external frame grabber’s flash memory, see the eBUS Player User Guide, available on the Pleora Support Center.

To turn the test pattern on or off

Start eBUS Player and connect to the external frame grabber.

For more information, see “To start eBUS Player and connect to a device” on page 70.

If images are streaming, click the Stop button.

Under Parameters and Controls, click Device control.

Under ImageFormatControl, click a test pattern option in the TestPattern list.

Close the Device Control dialog box.

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To change the pixel format

Start eBUS Player and connect to the external frame grabber.

For more information, see “To start eBUS Player and connect to a device” on page 70.

If images are streaming, click the Stop button.

Under Parameters and Controls, click Device control.

Under ImageFormatControl, set the PixelFormat feature to a color format.

Close the Device Control dialog box.

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Click Play to see the changes.

To configure the image width and height

Start eBUS Player and connect to the external frame grabber.

For more information, see “To start eBUS Player and connect to a device” on page 70.

If images are streaming, click the Stop button.

Under Parameters and Controls, click Device control.

Under ImageFormatControl, change the Width and Height to suit your camera.

Close the Device Control dialog box.

Implementing the eBUS SDK

You can create your own image acquisition software for the external frame grabber. Consult the following guides for information about creating custom image acquisition software:

•

eBUS SDK C++ API Quick Start Guide and eBUS SDK C++ API Help File

eBUS SDK .NET API Quick Start Guide and eBUS SDK .NET API Help File

eBUS SDK for OS X Quick Start Guide eBUS SDK for Linux Quick Start Guide eBUS SDK Programmer’s Guide

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Chapter 11 Network Configurations for the SB-GigE External Frame

Grabber

After you have connected to the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber and provided it with a unique IP address on your network, you can configure the external frame grabber for either unicast or multicast.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•

“Unicast Network Configuration” on page 78

“Multicast Network Configuration” on page 80

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Unicast Network Configuration

In a unicast configuration, a block camera with an integrated external frame grabber is connected to a

GigE switch that sends a stream of images over Ethernet to the computer. Alternatively, the external frame grabber can be connected directly to the computer.

The computer is configured as both a data receiver and controller, and serves as a management entity for the external frame grabber.

Figure 4: Unicast Network Configuration

Ethernet

Management entity/ data receiver

GigE switch

Ethernet

Block camera with integrated external frame grabber

Required Items — Unicast Network Configuration

You require the following items to set up a unicast network configuration:

•

Block camera with integrated iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber and cables

Power supply or, if using Power over Ethernet, a PoE NIC, PoE switch, or PoE injector

GigE switch (optional)

CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables

Desktop computer or laptop with eBUS SDK, version 4.0 (or later) installed

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External Frame Grabber Configuration — Unicast Network Configuration

After you have connected and applied power to the hardware components, use eBUS Player to configure the external frame grabber.

To configure the external frame grabber for a unicast network configuration

1. Start eBUS Player.

Click Tools > Setup.

Under eBUS Player Role, click Controller and data receiver.

Under GigE Vision Stream Destination, click Unicast, automatic.

Click OK.

Connect to the external frame grabber.

For more information, see “To start eBUS Player and connect to a device” on page 70.

Click Play to view a live image stream.

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Multicast Network Configuration

In a multicast network configuration, the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber is connected to a

GigE switch, and sends a stream of images over Ethernet simultaneously to both a computer and to a vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber. Then, the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber converts it to an image stream for display on a monitor.

Figure 5: Multicast Network Configuration

HDMI-to-DVI or HDMI cable

Ethernet

Ethernet vDisplay HDI Pro

GigE switch

Management entity/ data receiver

Ethernet

Block camera with integrated external frame grabber

Required Items — Multicast Network Configuration

You require the following items to set up a multicast network configuration:

•

Block camera with integrated iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber and cables

Power supply or, if you are using PoE, a PoE NIC, PoE switch, or PoE injector vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber and corresponding power supply

Compatible display monitor

Cable to connect the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber to the display monitor

GigE switch

CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables

Desktop computer or laptop with eBUS SDK, version 4.0 (or later) installed iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers User Guide

Connecting the Hardware and Power

The following procedure explains how to connect the power, network, and data cables to the vDisplay

HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber and SB-GigE External Frame Grabber.

To connect the network cables and apply power

1. Connect one end of a CAT5e/CAT6 cable to the Ethernet connector on your computer’s NIC.

Attach the other end to an available port on the GigE switch.

Attach one end of the video cable to the display monitor. Attach the other end to the HDI connector on the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber.

Connect one end of a CAT5e/CAT6 cable to the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber

Ethernet connector. Attach the other end to an available port on the GigE switch.

Connect one end of a CAT5e/CAT6 cable to the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

Ethernet connector. Attach the other end to an available port on the GigE switch.

Apply power to the devices.

The message No Video appears on the display monitor.

No Video

Configuring the Devices for a Multicast Network Configuration

After you have connected and applied power to the hardware components, use eBUS Player to configure the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber and iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber for multicast configuration. You may want to launch two instances of eBUS Player to perform both configurations. Begin by configuring the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber. Then, configure the external frame grabber to transmit images to a multicast IP address and port.

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To configure the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber for a multicast network configuration

1. Start eBUS Player.

Click Tools > Setup.

Under eBUS Player Role, click Controller.

You do not need to specify the GigE Vision Stream Destination, as the stream destination is not applicable to a video receiver.

Click OK.

Connect to the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber.

For more information, see “To start eBUS Player and connect to a device” on page 70.

Click Device control.

Click Guru in the Visibility list.

In the TransportLayerControl > GigEVision category, set GevSCPHostPort to a streaming channel port (for example, 1042).

Set GevSCDA to a multicast address (for example, 239.192.1.1).

10.

Close the Device Control dialog box.

11.

Now, configure the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber, as outlined in “To configure the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber for a multicast network configuration” on page 83.

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To configure the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber for a multicast network configuration

1. Start an additional instance of eBUS Player.

Click Tools > Setup.

Under eBUS Player Role, click Controller and data receiver, as shown in the following image.

Under GigE Vision Stream Destination, click Multicast and enter the IP address and port number.

The address and port must be identical to that configured for the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame

Grabber in step 8 and 9 of “To configure the vDisplay HDI-Pro External Frame Grabber for a multicast network configuration” on page 82.

Click OK.

Connect to the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber.

For more information, see “To start eBUS Player and connect to a device” on page 70.

Under Parameters and Controls, click Device control.

Click Guru in the Visibility list.

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Under TransportLayerControl > GigEVision, ensure that the port in the GevSCPHostPort field and the multicast IP address in the GevSCDA field are correct. They are configured automatically

to the values set in step 4 of this procedure.

10.

Close the Device Control dialog box.

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11.

Click Play to view the source image stream both on the computer and the display monitor.

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Chapter 12 System Troubleshooting

This chapter provides you with troubleshooting tips and recommended solutions for issues that can occur during configuration, setup, and operation of the external frame grabber with the Sony block camera. It also shows you how to switch between the backup and main firmware loads.

Not all scenarios and solutions are listed here. You can refer to the Pleora Technologies Support Center at www.pleora.com

for additional support and assistance. Details for creating a customer account are available on the Pleora Technologies Support Center.

Refer to the product release notes that are available on the Pleora Technologies Support Center for known issues and other product features.

Troubleshooting Tips

The scenarios and known issues listed in this chapter are those that you might encounter during the setup and operation of your external frame grabber. Not all possible scenarios and errors are presented. The symptoms, possible causes, and resolutions depend upon your particular network, setup, and operation.

If you perform the resolution for your issue and the issue is not corrected, we recommend you review the other resolutions listed in this table. Some symptoms may be interrelated.

Troubleshooting tips are provided in two sections, depending on the external frame grabber model:

•

“iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Troubleshooting Tips” on page 88

“iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Troubleshooting Tips” on page 91

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iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Troubleshooting Tips

Table 27: Troubleshooting Tips for the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

Symptom

SDK cannot detect or connect to the external frame grabber

Possible cause

Power not supplied to the external frame grabber, or inadequate power supplied

Resolution

Both the detection and connection to the external frame grabber will fail if adequate power is not supplied to the device.

Re-try the connection to the device with eBUS

Player.

Verify that the Power/Firmware LED (D1 on the

GigE PHY board) is green (power on). For information about the LEDs, see

“SB-GigE

External Frame Grabber Status LEDs” on page

40. Verify the power connection and ensure 5.2

V to 16 V is present at the connector.

Device is not connected to the network

Images do not appear and the image count (located beside Stream at the bottom of eBUS Player) does not increase when you click Play.

The external frame grabber and computer are not on the same subnet

The test pattern is off or no video source is available

Verify that the network activity LED and network connection speed LED are active (J1 on the

GigE PHY board). If these LEDs are illuminated, check the LEDs on your network switch to ensure the switch is functioning properly. If the problem continues, connect the external frame grabber directly to the computer to verify its

operation. For information about the LEDs, see

“SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Status LEDs” on page 40.

Images might not appear in eBUS Player if the external frame grabber and the computer running eBUS Player are not on the same subnet. Ensure that these devices are on the same subnet. In addition, ensure that these devices are connected using valid gateway and subnet mask information. You can view the external frame grabber IP address information in the Available Devices list in eBUS Player. A red icon appears beside the device if there is an invalid IP configuration.

Turn the test pattern on. Or, connect a video source and ensure that Status >

SonyBlockDigitalVideoClockPresent is True.

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Table 27: Troubleshooting Tips for the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber (Continued)

Symptom

SDK is able to connect, but no images appear in eBUS

Player.

In a multicast configuration, images appear on a display monitor connected to a vDisplay HDI-Pro External

Frame Grabber but do not appear in eBUS Player.

Possible cause

In a multicast configuration, the external frame grabber may not be configured correctly

Resolution

Images might not appear on the display if you have not configured the external frame grabber for a multicast network configuration. The external frame grabber and all multicast receivers (for example, a vDisplay HDI-Pro

External Frame Grabber) must have identical values for both the GevSCDA and

GevSCPHostPort features in the

TransportLayerControl section. For more information, see

“Multicast Network

Configuration” on page 80.

In a multicast configuration, your computer’s firewall may be blocking eBUS Player

Anti-virus software or firewalls blocking transmission

Ensure that eBUS Player is allowed to communicate through the firewall.

Images might not appear in eBUS Player because of anti-virus software or firewalls on your network. Disable all virus scanning software and firewalls, and re-attempt a connection to the external frame grabber with eBUS Player.

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Table 27: Troubleshooting Tips for the iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber (Continued)

Symptom

Dropped packets: eBUS

Player, NetCommand, or applications created using the eBUS SDK

Possible cause

Insufficient computer performance

Resolution

The computer being used to receive images from the device may not perform well enough to handle the data rate of the image stream. The

GigE Vision driver reduces the amount of computer resources required to receive images and is recommended for applications that require high throughput. Should the application continue to drop packets even after the installation of the GigE Vision driver, a computer with better performance may be required.

Insufficient NIC performance

Error occurs when saving or loading a User Set in eBUS

Player or applications created using the eBUS SDK

The external frame grabber has not responded to the command within the specified amount of time

The NIC being used to receive images from the

GigE Vision device may not perform well enough to handle the data rate of the image stream. For example, the bus connecting the

NIC to the CPU may not be fast enough, or certain default settings on the NIC may not be appropriate for reception of a high-throughput image stream. Examples of NIC settings that may need to be reconfigured include the number of Rx Descriptors and the maximum size of Ethernet packets (jumbo packets).

Additionally, some NICs are known to not work well in high-throughput applications.

For information about maximizing the performance of your system, see the

Configuring Your Computer and Network

Adapters for Best Performance Application

Note, available on the Pleora Support Center.

Also see

“Calculating the Required Bandwidth” on page 66 and “Understanding the Effect of the Features on Bandwidth and Performance” on page 66.

Enable the Pending Acknowledge feature by setting the TransportLayerControl\

GigEVision\GevGVCPPendingAck feature to

True (Guru visibility is required). This feature configures the external frame grabber to use pending acknowledgments for commands which may take longer to complete.

If you enabled the Pending Acknowledge feature and the problem persists, increase the

AnswerTimeout value to be equal to or greater than 5000 ms. You can access this feature by clicking Default GigE Vision Communication

Parameters on the Tools menu.

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iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Troubleshooting Tips

Table 28: Troubleshooting Tips for the iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber

Symptom

When selecting the device for connection, the Speed (in the

Device Selection dialog box in eBUS Player) says High instead of

Super, and a warning icon appears

Possible cause

The external frame grabber is connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer, not a USB

3.0 port

The USB 3.0 port may have experienced a power surge

Resolution

Connect the external frame grabber to a

USB 3.0 port on your computer.

Troubleshoot the USB 3.0 port in your computer by:

• Connecting the external frame grabber to another USB 3.0 port on your computer.

• Disconnecting the external frame grabber from the computer and rebooting the computer.

When you connect the external frame grabber to a USB port on your computer, a Windows warning appears, indicating that the driver could not be installed

When selecting the device for connection, the License field (in the

Device Selection dialog box in eBUS Player) says Invalid and the

Pleora Driver Installed field says

False

The Pleora USB3 Vision driver is not installed on your computer

Install the Pleora USB3 Vision driver on your computer using the eBUS Driver

Installation Tool (Start > All Programs >

Pleora Technologies Inc > eBUS SDK > eBUS Driver Installation Tool).

Install the Pleora USB3 Vision driver on your computer using the eBUS Driver

Installation Tool.

The License field (in the Device

Selection dialog box in eBUS

Player) says Invalid.

The external frame grabber appears in the Device Selection dialog box in eBUS Player but you cannot connect to it.

The Pleora USB3 Vision driver is not installed on your computer

The USB host controller is shared, resulting in an inadequate power supply

Install the Pleora USB3 Vision driver on your computer using the eBUS Driver

Installation Tool.

Disconnect devices from your USB hub that are drawing power from the USB hub.

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Table 28: Troubleshooting Tips for the iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber (Continued)

Symptom

Image errors appear as soon as you click Play and images do not stream

Possible cause

The external frame grabber settings may not match the configuration of the image data that is being received from the camera

Resolution

Ensure the following external frame grabber settings match the configuration of the image data from the camera:

• DeviceScanType

• SensorDigitizationTaps

• PixelFormat

• Width

• Height

Images do not appear and the image count (located beside

Stream at the bottom of eBUS

Player) does not increase when you click Play

Dropped images, dropped connection, or failure to connect to the external frame grabber

The test pattern is off or no video source is available

The power supply from the

USB port may be inadequate

Turn the test pattern on. Or, connect a video source and ensure that Status >

SonyBlockDigitalVideoClockPresent is

True.

Ensure 900 mA is available from the USB port.

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Changing to the Backup Firmware Load

In some cases, you may need to change from the main firmware load to the backup firmware load. You can use the slide switch (SW1 on the FPGA board) to change to the backup firmware mode. When the switch is in the Off position, the main firmware load is being used. When it is in the On position, the backup firmware load is being used.

To access the slide switch, peel back the small, protective plastic sheet that covers the slide switch.

FPGA Board

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

(Example)

Off

FPGA Board

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Chapter 13 Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List

This chapter provides the mechanical drawings, and also provides a list of connectors and cables, with corresponding manufacturer details.

Three-dimensional (3-D) mechanical drawings are available at the Pleora Technologies Support Center.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•

“SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings” on page 96

“SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings” on page 99

“SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings” on page 103

“SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings” on page 108

“Adapter Board Mechanical Drawing” on page 111

“Material List” on page 111

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List 95

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings

The mechanical drawings in this section provide the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber’s dimensions, features, and attributes. All dimensions are in millimeters.

The drawings in this section include all connectors that could be present on any iPORT SB-GigE External

Frame Grabber. Because your external frame grabber is designed to be connected to a specific family of block cameras, it will have fewer connectors than shown in the mechanical drawings in this section.

Figure 6: iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Side View

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Figure 7: iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber GigE PHY Board Front with Dimensions

Figure 8: iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with Bracket Mounting Screw Dimensions

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List 97

Figure 9: iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with Brackets Top View

Figure 10: iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber with Brackets Top View

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SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Mechanical

Drawings

The mechanical drawings in this section provide the SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber’s dimensions, features, and attributes. All dimensions are in millimeters.

Figure 11: SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Boards and 30-Pin Micro-Coaxial Cable View

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List 99

Figure 12: SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber with Bracket Mounting Screw Dimensions

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Figure 13: SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Bracket Dimensions

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List 10

Figure 14: SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber GigE PHY Board Front with Dimensions

Figure 15: SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Total Width and Depth

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SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber Mechanical

Drawings

The mechanical drawings in this section provide the SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber’s dimensions, features, and attributes. All dimensions are in millimeters.

Figure 16: SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber Boards and 30-Pin Micro-Coaxial Cable View

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List 10

Figure 17: SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber with Bracket Mounting Screw Dimensions

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Figure 18: SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber Bracket Dimensions

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List 10

Figure 19: SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber GigE PHY Board Front with Dimensions

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Figure 20: SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber Total Width and Depth

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List 10

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Mechanical Drawings

The mechanical drawings in this section provide the SB-U3 External Frame Grabber’s dimensions, features, and attributes. All dimensions are in millimeters.

The drawings in this section include all connectors that could be present on any iPORT SB-U3 External

Figure 21: iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Side View

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Figure 22: iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber USB PHY Board Front With Dimension

Notes:

Clearance hole for 14 millimeter flange, as required.

Outline for recommended hole size, and mounting threads added around USB connector for reference. Dimensions are centered on connector center line.

Figure 23: SB-U3 External Frame Grabber with Bracket Mounting Screw Dimensions

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List 10

Figure 24: iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber with Brackets Top View

Figure 25: iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Top View

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Adapter Board Mechanical Drawing

The mechanical drawing in this section shows the positioning of the adapter board’s 30-pin IDC connector. All dimensions are in millimeters.

Figure 26: Adapter Board Back View

Material List

The connectors and cable details for the external frame grabber are listed in the following table.

The connectors and cables used for the standard SB-GigE External Frame Grabber are also used for the

SB-GigE-SE600 and SB-GigE EV7100 External Frame Grabbers.

Table 29: Connector and Cable Summary

ID Location Description iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

GigE PHY board

RJ45 Ethernet jack

20-pin FFC connector

GPIO board

Adapter board

12-pin circular connector

20-pin FFC connector

30-pin IDC connector for micro-coaxial cable

J2 iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber

J1 USB PHY board Micro-B USB 3.0 connector

USB PHY board

Adapter board

12-pin circular connector

30-pin IDC connector for micro-coaxial cable

Manufacturer part number

RJHSE-3P85

62674-201121ALF

HR10A-10R-12PB(71)

FH33-20S-0.5SH(10)

USL00-30L-A

897-10-010-00-300002

HR10A-10R-12PB(71)

USL00-30L-A

Manufacturer

Amphenol

FCI

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

Kel Corporation

Mill-Max Mfg. Corp.

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

Kel Corporation

Reference: Mechanical Drawings and Material List 11

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Chapter 14 Technical Support

On the Pleora Support Center, you can:

•

Download the latest software.

Log a support issue.

View documentation for current and past releases.

Browse for solutions to problems other customers have encountered.

Get presentations and application notes.

Get the latest news and information about our products.

Decide which of Pleora’s products work best for you.

To visit the Pleora Support Center

•

Go to www.pleora.com

and click Support Center.

If you have not registered yet, you are prompted to register.

Accounts are usually validated within one business day.

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Key features

Supports Sony block cameras
Transmits video and control signals over Gigabit Ethernet or USB 3.0
Provides a user-friendly interface to the Sony VISCA protocol set
Compact, low-power OEM board sets
GenICam integration of key camera controls
Compatible with GigE Vision and USB3 Vision standards
Low, consistent latency
RS-232 bidirectional serial connection
Software-controlled GPIO
Full resolution video transmission

Frequently asked questions

The supported models are FCB-EV7500, FCB-EV7100, FCB-EV5500, FCB-EH6500, FCB-EH6300, FCB-EH3410, FCB-EH3310, and FCB-SE600.

The SB-GigE External Frame Grabber offers a Gigabit Ethernet connection, while the SB-U3 External Frame Grabber offers a USB 3.0 connection.

They provide a GenICam interface that maps Sony VISCA commands to GenICam features, allowing for easier integration.

The SB-U3 External Frame Grabber can support full HD 1080p60 at 2 Gbps, while the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber transmits as many images per second as possible over its GigE link.

The storage temperature range is -40° to 85°C, and the operating temperature range is 0° to 60°C.

They are compact, low-power OEM board sets designed for use in a variety of housings.

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iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers

User Guide

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Document Number

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

About this Guide

What this Guide Provides

Start Streaming Video

Using this Guide

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber

Related Documents

Further Reading

Chapter 2

About the iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame

Grabbers

The iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabbers

Image Transmission

GenICam Interface

iPORT SB-GigE and SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models

iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Models

iPORT SB-GigE-EV7100 External Frame Grabber Models

PORT SB-GigE-SE600 External Frame Grabber Models

iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Models

Feature Set

Sony Block Camera Video Modes

Key Sony Block Camera Features

Chapter 3 iPORT SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connector Locations

Making SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Connections

Required Items

Connecting the External Frame Grabber to the GPIO Board and Block

Camera

Mounting the Power, GPIO, and Serial Connector to an

Enclosure Backplate

Power, GPIO, and Serial Pinouts: 12-Pin Connector on the

GPIO Board

Power, GPIO, and Serial Pinouts: 20-Pin Connector on the

GigE PHY Board

Mapping of Power, GPIO, and Serial Connector Pinouts

Powering the SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

PoE Powered

External Power Supply — Input Signals

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Power Consumption

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber Status LEDs

Chapter 4 iPORT SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connections

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connector Locations

Making SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Connections

Required Items

Micro-B USB 3.0 Connector

Power Considerations

Shield

Locking Connectors

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Power Consumption

GPIO and Serial Pinouts: 12-Pin Circular Connector

SB-U3 External Frame Grabber Status LEDs

Chapter 5

Thermal Requirements

Ambient and Junction Temperatures

Chapter 6

Signal Handling

PLC Programming Signals

Chapter 7

Bulk Interfaces

Chapter 8

Installing the eBUS SDK

Installing the eBUS SDK

Installing the Driver

Chapter 9

Configuring Your Computer’s NIC for use with the

SB-GigE External Frame Grabber

Configuring the NIC for Communication with the SB-GigE

External Frame Grabber

Calculating the Required Bandwidth

Understanding the Effect of the Features on Bandwidth and

Performance