UM-19133-B
DT3162 Gett ing
Started Manual
Second Edition
March, 2002
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Table of Contents
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Intended Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
What You Should Learn from this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 1: Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supported Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Preparing to Use the DT3162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Viewing the DT3162 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3: Installing the Board and Configuring the
Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting up the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting an Expansion Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Inserting the DT3162 Board in the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loading and Configuring the Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Contents
Chapter 4: Connecting Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting Signals to Connector J1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the EP332 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Camera Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting Signals to Connector J2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 5: Verifying Board Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using DT-Acquire2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
General Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Telephone Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
E-Mail and Fax Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
World-Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
If Your Board Needs Factory Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
About this Manual
This manual describes how to get started using a DT3162 frame
grabber board.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for engineers, scientists, technicians, or
others responsible for setting up a DT3162 board to perform machine
vision and/or image analysis operations. It is assumed that you have
some familiarity with the operating characteristics of your video
source. It is also assumed that you are familiar with the Windows 98,
Windows Me (Millennium Edition), Windows XP, or Windows 2000
operating system.
What You Should Le arn from this Manual
This manual will help you install and set up your board and required
software successfully. It is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the key features of the DT3162
hardware and software, and provides an overview of the getting
started procedure.
• Chapter 2, “Preparing to Use the DT3162,” describes how to
unpack the board and software, check system requirements,
install the DT3162 software, and view the DT3162 documentation
online.
• Chapter 3, “Installing the Board and Configuring the Device
Driver,” describes how to install the DT3162 board and configure
the device driver in Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP, or
Windows 2000.
• Chapter 4, “Connecting Signals,” describes how to connect
signals to the board.
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About this Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual
• Chapter 5, “Verifying Board Operation,” describes how to verify
the board’s operation using DT-Acquire2.
• Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to resolve issues
with the DT3162 board should they occur.
• An index completes this manual.
The following conventions are used in this manual:
• Notes provide useful information that requires special emphasis,
cautions provide information to help you avoid losing data or
damaging your equipment, and warnings provide information to
help you avoid catastrophic damage to yourself or your
equipment.
• Items that you select or type are shown in bold.
• Courier font is used to represent source code.
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Related Informat ion
Refer to the following documents for more information on using a
DT3162 board:
•The DT3162 User’s Manual (UM-19131). This manual
(UM3162.PDF), included on the Imaging OMNI CD
the features of the DT3162 board in detail.
• DT-Active Frame Grabber Controls Getting Started Manual
(UM-19336). This manual (DTFG.PDF) included on the Imaging
OMNI CD, describes how to install the DT-Active Frame Grabber
Controls in Visual Basic and Visual C++, and describes the
properties, methods, and events included in the controls.
TM
, describes
• GLOBAL LAB Image/2 User’s Manual (UM-17790), available from
Data Translation, describes how to use GLOBAL LAB® Image/2
and GLOBAL LAB Image/2 Streamline to create scientific
applications using object-oriented image processing tools.
• DT Vision Foundry User’s Manual (UM-17755), available from Data
Translation, describes how to use DT Vision Foundry to create
machine vision applications using object-oriented image
processing tools.
Where to Get Help
Should you run into problems installing or using a DT3162 board, the
Technical Support Department is available to provide technical
assistance. Refer to Chapter 6 starting on page 43 for more
information. If you are outside the United States or Canada
local distributor, whose number is listed in your Data Translation
product handbook.
About this Manual
call your
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Overview
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supported Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Chapter 1
Key Features
Key features of the DT3162 board are summarized as follows:
• Operates on the 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI local bus interface;
• Accepts up to three AC-coupled, multiplexed, monochrome,
composite input sources;
• Accepts RS-170/RS-343, CCIR, and variable-scan signal types, in
software-selectable interlaced or noninterlaced (progressive scan)
video formats.
• Accepts separate horizontal and vertical sync inputs or provides
separate horizontal and vertical sync outputs for variable-scan
devices;
• Provides an internal pixel clock and accepts an external pixel
clock with frequencies ranging from 0 to 40 MHz;
• Accepts an external trigger with selectable polarity;
• Provides programmable brightness settings from 0 to 255 and
programmable contrast settings from 0 to 100;
• Digitizes 10-bit monochrome video signals into 256 grayscale
levels using one of two 1024 x 8-bit, programmable
look-up-tables (LUTs);
• Can acquire images up to 2,048 pixels per line by 2,048 lines per
frame;
• Supports overlays;
• Provides one programmable TTL-level expose/reset output
signal for asynchronous reset cameras;
• Provides one programmable strobe output signal to control
lighting for progressive scan cameras;
• Accepts up to four digital input signals which can generate a PCI
interrupt on a change of state; and
• Provides up to four digital output signals.
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Supported Software
The following software is available for use with the DT3162 board:
• DT3162 Device Driver − This software is provided on the
Imaging OMNI CD, which is shipped with the board. You must
install this device driver to use a DT3162 board with any of the
supported software packages or utilities. Refer to Chapter 2
starting on page 7 for information on installing the DT3162
device driver.
• DT-Active Monochrome Frame Grabber Control− Use this
ActiveX control, provided on the Imaging OMNI CD, if you want
to develop your own application software for the DT3162 board
using Microsoft Visual Basic or Visual C++ in Windows 98,
Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. Refer to Chapter 2
starting on page 7 for information on installing the DT3162
software.
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• DT-Acquire2 − This software is provided on the Imaging OMNI
CD, which is shipped with the board. This program allows you to
verify the operation of your DT3162 board during startup. Refer
to Chapter 5 starting on page 37 for information on using
DT-Acquire2.
• GLOBAL LAB Image®/2 − Order this optional software package
if you want to develop scientific applications using
object-oriented image processing tools.
• DT Vision Foundry − Order this optional software package if
you want to develop machine vision applications using
object-oriented image processing tools.
Refer to Data Translation’s imaging product catalog for information
on additional software packages available for the DT3162 board.
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Chapter 1
Accessories
The following accessories are available for the DT3162. Unless
otherwise noted, you must order these accessories separately:
• EP332 cable − A 1-meter integrated cable assembly that provides
eight BNC connectors for attaching up to three video inputs, a
horizontal and vertical sync input/output, a trigger input, a pixel
clock input, and an expose/reset output signal.
• Camera Interface Module − A DIN-rail mountable enclosure that
provides a Hirose connector for attaching a video input, a
horizontal and vertical sync input/output, a TTL pixel clock
input, and an expose/reset output signal; two BNC connectors
for attaching two additional video inputs; a screw terminal block
for attaching external +12 V power; and a screw terminal block
for attaching an internal trigger.
• EP321 cable − A 2-meter integrated cable assembly that is
shipped with the Camera Interface Module module. The EP321
cable attaches connector J1 on the DT3162 board to the VCP
(Video Control Port) on the Camera Interface Module.
• EP261 cable − A composite video cable assembly that attaches a
composite video signal to a BNC connector on the Camera
Interface Module or to a BNC connector from the EP332 cable.
• STP15 screw terminal panel − A screw terminal panel that
accepts digital inputs and provides connections for digital
outputs and strobe outputs.
• EP337 cable − A 2-meter cable assembly that is shipped with the
STP15 screw terminal panel. It attaches the STP15 screw terminal
panel to the J2 connector on the DT3162 board.
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Getting Started Procedure
The flow diagram shown in Figure 1 illustrates the steps needed to
get started using the DT3162 board. This diagram is repeated in each
chapter; the shaded area in the diagram shows you where you are in
the getting started procedure.
Prepare to Use the DT3162 Board
(see Chapter 2 starting on page 7)
Install the Board and Configure the Device
Driver (see Chapter 3 starting on page 15)
Connect Signals to the Board
(see Chapter 4 starting on page 23)
Verify Bo ard Operation
(see Chapter 5 starting on page 37)
Overview
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Troubleshoot Issues
(see Chapter 6 starting on page 43)
Figure 1: Getting Started Flow Diagram
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Chapter 1
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Preparing to Use the
DT3162
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Viewing the DT3162 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Chapter 2
Prepare to Use the DT3162 Board
Install the Board and Configure the Device
Driver (see Chapter 3 starting on page 1 5)
Connect Signals to the B oa rd
(see Chapter 4 starting on page 23)
(see Chapter 5 starting on page 37 )
(see Chapter 6 starting on page 43 )
(this chapter)
Verify Board Operation
Troubleshoot Issues
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Unpacking
Open the shipping box and carefully remove the DT3162 frame
grabber board.
Keep the DT3162 board in its protective antistat ic bag until you are
ready to configure and/or install it.
Verify that the following items are present:
Preparing to Use the DT3162
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CAUTION:
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• DT3162 frame grabber board, and
• Imaging OMNI CD.
If an item is missing or damaged, call Data Translation's Customer
Service Department at (508) 481-3700 x1394. Customer Service will
guide you through the appropriate steps for replacing missing or
damaged items. If you are located outside the USA, call your local
distributor, listed in your Data Translation Product Handbook.
Note: We suggest that you save the original packing material in the
unlikely event that your board requires servicing in the future.
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Chapter 2
Checking the System Requirements
For reliable operation, your DT3162 board requires the following
minimum system requirements:
• Pentium III processor
• At least one available PCI 32-bit, 33 MHz bus master expansion
slot.
• At least 128 MB of RAM.
• A DirectX-compatible graphics adapter set to 24-bit or 32-bit
color.
• At least one CD-ROM drive.
• Window 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
• If you are using the DT-Active Monochrome Frame Grabber
Control, Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 or higher or Microsoft Visual
C++ 6.0 or higher.
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Installing the Software
To operate properly, the DT3162 board requires the following
software components:
• Microsoft DirectX, version 7.0 or greater,
• DT3162 Device Driver, version 1.0 or greater.
You can install these software components from the Imaging OMNI
CD. To install the DT3162-related software from the Imaging OMNI
CD, perform the following procedure:
Preparing to Use the DT3162
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Note: Note that if the DirectX software on your computer is less
than version 7.0, you are prompted to install the updated DirectX
software, which is provided on the Imaging OMNI CD.
1. Insert the Imaging OMNI CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Note that in most systems, the CD will launch automatically. If
your system does not launch the OMNI CD automatically,
perform the following steps:
a. Click Start from the Task Bar, then click Run.
The Run dialog box appears.
b. Either enter x:\LAUNCH.EXE (where x is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive) or use the Browse button to locate
LAUNCH.EXE.
c. Click OK.
The Imaging OMNI CD splash screen appears.
2. Click Install Products.
3. Click MACH II SERIES.
4. Click Install Devices.
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Chapter 2
5. Click DT3162.
If you do not have the proper version of DirectX installed on your
system, you are prompted to install updated DirectX software, which is
provided on the Imaging OMNI CD; afterwards, you must repeat steps
1 to 5. Otherwise, the InstallShield Wizard appears.
6. Click Next.
The license agreement is displayed.
7. Click Ye s to accept the license agreement, then click Finish.
You are prompted to choose your destination location.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Ty pi ca l (which installs the driver, ActiveX control,
examples, and manuals), Compact (which installs only the driver
and ActiveX control), or Custom (which allows you to select the
components to install).
10. Click Next.
11. If you selected Custom, specify the components that you want to
install, then click Next. Otherwise, continue with the next step.
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12. If you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me, select the Restart
Later option, then click Finish. If you are using Windows 2000 or
Windows XP, click Finish.
13. Click Main Menu, then click Exit.
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