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Camera Compatibility Guide
ISA Bus Imaging Boards

1 May 1997

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CAMERA COMPATIBILITY GUIDE
for
ISA BUS IMAGING BOARDS

The process of choosing a camera and an imaging board can be a challenge. We hope to make your task easier with this Camera Compatibility Guide for ISA Bus imaging boards.

Start by browsing through the pages of cameras, noting the capture resolutions, and reading through the descriptive notes. Each page has a heading that names the supporting imaging board(s) as well as the general category of camera that appears on the page. Contact EPIX, Inc., or your distributor of EPIX® imaging products, and discuss your application. Near the back of this guide, you'll find a page titled, "Camera Manufacturer Information" . Contact the camera manufacturer to request their product literature or to talk to a sales engineer.

The 4MEG VIDEO Model 12 is our most versatile ISA Bus imaging board. The digital signal processor on the Model 12 allows image capture, processing, and display with minimum use of the computer's resources. You'll discover that the Model 12 interfaces to dozens of different cameras including high frame rate, high resolution, line scan, and digital output cameras.

The 4MEG VIDEO Model 10 provides many of the capabilities of the Model 12 - but at a lower price. The Model 10 interfaces to most of the cameras supported by the Model 12, but the Model 10's image memory and on-board processing capabilities are not as extensive.

The SILICON VIDEO® MUX imaging board series supports area scan imaging devices with various video formats, frame rates, resolutions, and unique control requirements. Medical imaging devices and video tape players are in this category. A six-input analog multiplexer is a standard feature.

EPIX, Inc. is continually engineering new products and expanding its support for unique cameras. Please contact us if your camera isn't listed, or for information about non-ISA Bus imaging boards:

4MEG VIDEO Model 10/12
Compatible Area Scan Cameras
Manufacturer Model Resolution Document Code Notes
All RS-170 (Monochrome NTSC)
482 lines
  North American and Japanese Broadcast Standard. (60 Hz) Up to 1286 pixels/line with 24 MHz pixel clock.
All CCIR (Monochrome PAL, SECAM)
582 lines
  European Broadcast Standard. (50 Hz) Up to 1286 pixels/line with 24 MHz pixel clock.
All RS-330       Cameras and noise-free video tape formats.
All RS-343       Cameras and noise-free video tape formats.
CIDTEC
CID2250D,E
512 by 512
4MCT2250
Progressive scan output with square pixels. 30 frames per second. 4MEG VIDEO can use camera's 10 MHz pixel clock. Extended integration supported. Requires custom cable set. Windowing Mode available with CIDTEC Interface.
CID3710D,E
768 by 480
4MCT3710
Either RS-170 or RS-330 output. Extended integration. 4MEG VIDEO can use camera's 14.318 MHz pixel clock.
CID2221
256 by 251
4MCT2221
Progressive scan output with square pixels. 60 frames per second. 4MEG VIDEO can use camera's pixel clock.
COHU, INC.
4800 Series
754 by 488
  RS-170 format. 4MEG VIDEO can use camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock.
4110 Series
739 by 484
COHAD8
Analog or 8 bit digital output. RS-170 format. Digital output requires interface.
4910 Series
739 by 484
  RS-170 format. Extended integration and asynchronous capture supported.
DAGE-MTI
CCD-72 Series
768 by 483
756 by 581
4MDAGE72
RS-170 format or CCIR format. 4MEG VIDEO can use camera's pixel clock. Extended integration supported.
81 Series
Variable up to
2048 by 2048
4MDM81D
Tube camera which can operate at frame rates from 7.5 Hz to 180 Hz. A sync generator is available from DAGE. The 4MEG VIDEO Model 10/12 can drive the camera. DAGE Quadrant Grab option supported (not available with 4MIPTOOL/4MIPLITE).
DALSA, INC.
CA-D1-0032
32 by 32
DLSAA
or
DLSADx
Data rates up to 16 MHz. Frame rates up to 9400 fps.

ANALOG CAPTURE: Requires DALSA sample and hold option. Requires interface.
DALSA options supported:
S: 1 output, 15MHz, analog

DIGITAL CAPTURE: Requires interface.
DALSA options supported:
A: 1 output, 15MHz, 8 bits digital
B: 1 output, 15MHz, 8 bits digital
T: 1 output, 10MHz, 12 bits digital

To correctly display captured video from the CA-D4 and CA\-D7 cameras the images must first be processed.

CA-D1-0064
64 by 64
CA-D1-0128
128 by 128
CA-D1-0256
256 by 256
CA-D2-0512
512 by 512
CA-D4-1024
1024 by 1024
CA-D7-1024
1024 by 1024
DVC COMPANY
DVC-08/10
755 by 484
DVCAD810
4MEG VIDEO can accept 8 or 10 bit digital output from the camera. RS-170 format. Analog video output also available. Digital output requires interface.
EG&G RETICON
MC9128
128 by 128
4MEG9000
Data rates up to 8 MHz. Requires interface. Not all camera control features are supported by standard software.
MC9256
256 by 256
HAMAMATSU
C4742
1280 by 1024
  Up to 10 frames/second. 4MEG VIDEO can accept 8 of 10 bit digital output from camera.
JC LABS
HSC 250
510 by 246
4MJCHSC
4MEG VIDEO drives Horizontal and Vertical sync to camera for frame rates between 60 and 250 Hz. Camera does not have pixel clock output, so image resolution will be dependent on the 4MEG VIDEO on-board pixel clock.
KODAK
MEGAPLUS 4.2/i
2048 by 2048
4MEK4200
4MEK42I
DIGITAL CAPTURE: 8 bit digital output (10 bit for 4.2/i). Pixel clock 10 MHz. Internal/external shutter control. Requires interface. RS-232 or RS-422 control available for "i" versions.
ANALOG CAPTURE: Does not require interface, but software control of camera is not possible.
MEGAPLUS 1.4/i
1320 by 1035
4MEK14
4MEK14I
MEGAPLUS 1.6/i
1320 by 1035
4MEK16
10 bit digital output. 10MHz pixel clock. Requires interface.
MEGAPLUS XHF
1008 by 1018
4MEKXHF
4MEG VIDEO can interface to digital output of camera. Requires interface. Only single channel mode is supported for capture of 15 frames per second, using the camera's 20MHz pixel clock. Software control is available.
MEGAPLUS ES 1.0
1008 by1018
 
LORAL FAIRCHILD
CAM5000
438 by 378
  RS-170 format. Can use camera's pixel clock. Extended integration available. Camera accepts external pixel clock for higher frame rates.
PCO
VC 44 / VM 44
768 by 493
or
756 by 581
  Can use camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock.
VarioCam
  Can use camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. Cooled camera.
FlashCam
  Can use camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. Asynchronous Trigger.
DiCAM-2
  Can use camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. Gated Intensified.
PHILIPS
FTM12
1024 by 1024
4MFTM12
Interface to Model 12 only. Can lock to camera's 40MHz clock. 30Hz frame rate (interlaced) or 25Hz (interlaced).
PULNIX AMERICA, INC.
TM-9701
768 by 480
PLSAD97
RS-170 format. Analog or digital output, interlaced or progressive scan. Digital output requires interface. Extended integration and asynchronous reset supported.
TM-1001
1008 by 1018
PLSAD10
Square pixels. Analog or digital progressive scan output Digital output requires interface. Extended integration and asynchronous reset supported.
TM-1040
1008 by 1018
PLSAD10
Square pixels. 40MHz Analog or digital progressive scan output Digital output requires interface. Extended integration, asynchronous reset and RS-232 communication supported.
TM-6701
648 by 484
4MPN6700
Progressive scan format. Extended integration and asynchronous reset supported.
SONY
XC-77
768 by 493
758 by 581
  RS-170 format. Can use camera's pixel clock.
CCIR format. Can use camera's pixel clock.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
MC-1134P
1134 by 486
4MTI1134
RS-170 format. Progressive Scan Mode supported. Can use camera's 21.45 MHz pixel clock.
MC-1000PU-20 *
1000 by 505
4MTI1000
Square pixels with 20 MHz clock.
MC-1000WU-20
1000 by 1017
4MTIWU
Square pixels with 20 MHz clock. Software controllable shutter.
XILLIX
Micro-Imager 1400
1320 by 1035
XLLAD802
4MEG VIDEO can accept 8/12 bit digital output from camera. Requires interface.
XYBION
CCD-70
1024 by 1024
4MXY70
4MEG VIDEO can lock to camera's pixel clock. 40MHz clock provides 30 frames per second (available with Model 12 only). 20MHz clock provides 15 frames per second.
ISG Series
768 by 480
  Intensified, gated cameras. 4MEG VIDEO can lock to camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. RS-170 format.
CCD-50
768 by 480
  4MEG VIDEO can lock to camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. RS-170 format.
* Contact EPIX, Inc. for status on Model 12 interface.

4MEG VIDEO Model 10/12
Compatible Line Scan Cameras
Manufacturer Model Resolution Document Code Notes
DALSA, INC
CL-C3-0128
128 by 1
DLSLx
ANALOG CAPTURE: Requires interface.
DALSA options supported:
M: 1 output, 30MHz analog

DIGITAL CAPTURE: Requires interface.
DALSA options supported:
N: 1 channel at 30MHz, 8 bit digital
A: 2 channels at 15MHz each, 8 bit digital (Model 12 only.)

CL-C3-0256
256 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C3-0512
512 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C3-1024
1024 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C4-1024
1024 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C3-1728
1728 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C3-2048
2048 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C4-2048
2048 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C5-2048
2048 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C7-3456
3456 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C7-4096
4096 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C8-6000
6000 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C9-0512
512 by 1
DLSLx
CL-C6-2048
2048 by 1
DLSLx
DALSA options supported:
A: 1 output, 15MHz, 8 bits digital
S: 1 output, 15MHz, analog
CL-E1-0512
512 by 1
DLSLx
TDI Series of cameras. Requires interface for ANALOG or DIGITAL capture. Analog output requires DALSA sample and hold option.
Dalsa options supported:
A: 1 output, 15MHz, 8 bit digital
S: 1 output, 15MHz analog
CL-E1-1024
1024 by 1
DLSLx
CL-E1-2048
2048 by 1
DLSLx
EG&G RETICON
LC1911
256 by 1
512 by 1
1024 by 1
2048 by 1
4MEG1911
Up to 10 MHz with single channel output. Requires interface.
LD2040
4096 by 1
  40MHz Single Channel or 20MHz Dual Channel Digital Output with RS-232 control. Requires interface.
LORAL FAIRCHILD
CAM1250
512 by 1
LRLLx
Up to 20 MHz with single channel output. Requires interface.
CAM1350
1024 by 1
LRLLx
CAM1550
2048 by 1
LRLLx
CAM1301R
1024 by 1
LRLLx
Up to 20 MHz. Single output. Variable integration. Requires interface. (1351 is a smaller package).
CAM1351
CAM1600R
3456 by 1
LRLLx
Up to 5 MHz data rate with single channel output. Requires interface.
CAM1800
2048 or
2592 by 1
LRLLx
Up to 20 MHz data rate. Requires interface.
PULNIX AMERICA, INC.
TL-1024J
1024 by 1
4MPUTL
Requires interface (not currently available from EPIX, Inc.).
TL-2048J
2048 by 1
4MPUTL
TL-2048HJ
2048 by 1
4MPUTL
TL5000J
5000 by 1
4MPUTL

SILICON VIDEO® MUX
Compatible Cameras
Manufacturer Model Resolution Document Code Notes
All RS-170 (Monochrome NTSC)
482 lines
  North American and Japanese Broadcast Standard. (60 Hz) Up to 2144 pixels/line with 40 MHz pixel clock.
All CCIR (Monochrome PAL, SECAM)
582 lines
  European Broadcast Standard. (50 Hz) Up to 2144 pixels/line with 40 MHz pixel clock.
All RS-330       Cameras and noise-free video tape formats.
All RS-343       Cameras and noise-free video tape formats.
CIDTEC
CID3710
752 by 480
SVCT3710
RS-330 format. Asynchronous capture and extended integration.
COHU, INC.
4800 Series
754 by 488
  RS-170 format. Can use camera's pixel clock.
4110 Series
739 by 484
SVCOHU
Analog or 8 bit digital output. Requires interface.
4910 Series
739 by 484
  RS-170 format. Extended integration and asynchronous capture supported.
DAGE-MTI
CCD-72 Series
768 by 493
756 by 581
  RS-170 format. Can use camera's pixel clock.
CCIR format. Can use camera's pixel clock.
68 Series
Variable
  Tube camera.
VE-1000
Variable
  Tube microscopy camera.
81 Series
Variable
up to
2048 by 2048
SVDAGE81
Tube camera which can operate at frame rates from 7.5 Hz to 180 Hz. Must be driven with horizontal and vertical drive. A sync generator is available from DAGE. DAGE Quadrant Grab option supported (not available with SVIPTOOL).
PCO
VC 44 / VM 44
768 by 493
or
756 by 581
  Can use camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock.
VarioCam
  Can use camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. Cooled camera.
FlashCam
  Can use camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. Asynchronous Trigger.
DiCAM-2
  Can use camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. Gated Intensified Camera.
PULNIX
TM-6701
648 by 484
  Progressive scan format.
SONY
XC-77
768 by 493
758 by 581
  RS-170 format. Can use camera's pixel clock.
CCIR format. Can use camera's pixel clock.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
MC-1134P
1134 by 486
  High resolution RS-170 format. Can use camera's 21.45 MHz pixel clock.
XYBION
ISG Series
768 by 480
  Intensified, gated cameras. Can lock to camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. RS-170 format.
CCD-50
768 by 480
  Can lock to camera's 14.3MHz pixel clock. RS-170 format.

Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer Contact Phone Fax E-mail
CIDTEC Tony Chapman 407.933.5560 407.933.5561 chapman@cidtec.com
COHU, INC. Sales Department 619.277.6700 619.277.0221  
DAGE-MTI, INC. Sales Department 219.872.5514 219.872.5559 dage@dagemti.com
DALSA, INC. Paul Leggio 519.886.6000* 519.886.8023* pleggio@dalsa.com
DVC COMPANY Richard Klotsche 619.444.8300 619.444.8321 dvcco@aol.com
EG&G RETICON Sales Department 408.738.4266 408.738.6979  
HAMAMATSU Sales Department 908.231.1116 908.231.0852 usa@hamamatsu.com
INDUSTRIAL VISION SOURCE Sales Department 972.280.9670 972.280.9668 ivs@ultrak.com
JC LABS Sales Department 415.967.3431 415.967.3439 info@jclabs.com
KODAK Marc Angel 858.535.2973 858.481.9142 mamasd@aol.com
LORAL FAIRCHILD Jim Johnson 408.383.3804 408.383.3878 jim_n_johnson@nts1.milpitas.lmco.com
PANASONIC Gary Illman 201.392.6192 201.348.5346 illmang@panasonic.com
PCO Toni Sorcan **49.9441.7895* **49.9441.9303* info@pco.com
PHILIPS COMPONENTS Mike Halloran 401.767.4476 401.767.4407  
PULNIX AMERICA, INC. Ken MacDonald 408.747.0300 408.747.0880  
SONY Karl Heike 630.773.7604 630.773.7605  
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Applications 972.917.1700 972.917.1708 ista@msg.ti.com
XILLIX Craig Moore 604.278.5000* 604.278.3356* cmoore@xillix.com
XYBION Dick Sturz 619.566.7850 619.566.2032 custsrv@xes.xybion.com

* All numbers are in the United States, with the exception of Dalsa, Inc. and Xillix which are in Canada, and PCO which is in Germany.

Replace ** with correct international dialing prefix.

Quick Set Video

4MEG VIDEO

The 4MEG VIDEO imaging board can easily interface with the non-standard cameras listed in this guide. To help make the interface with a non-standard camera as easy as possible, QUICK SET VIDEO has been developed by EPIX, Inc. engineers. QUICK SET VIDEO is a library of programs which can be called from 4MIP (or 4MIPTOOL, 4MIPLITE).

Figure 0-1. QUICK SET VIDEO Menu for 4MEG VIDEO
QUICK SET VIDEO(tm) for 4MEG VIDEO (tm)

(point and strobe any title to execute)

! Next Page ! Previous Page ! Page 1 << Quit

! Set Format: CIDTEC CID2221 Camera
! Set Format: CIDTEC CID2250 Camera
! Set Format: CIDTEC CID2250 Camera with Easy Integrator
! Set Format: CIDTEC CID3710 Camera
! Set Format: Cohu 4110 Digital Output Camera
! Set Format: Dage MTI Model CCD Series
! Set Format: Dage MTI Model 81D Camera
! Set Format: Dage MTI Shift Quadrant Capture
! Set Format: Dalsa Line Scan/TDI Digital Cameras
! Set Format: Dalsa Line Scan/TDI Analog Cameras
! Set Format: Dalsa Area Cameras CA-D1 (32x32, 64x64 and 128x128 arrays)
! Set Format: Dalsa Area Cameras CA-D1 (128x128, 256x256 and 512x512 arrays)
! Set Format: Dalsa Area Cameras CA-D2 (512x512 and 1024x1024 arrays)
! Set Format: Dalsa Area Cameras CA-D7 (1024x1024 arrays)
! Set Format: EG&G Reticon LC1911 Line Scan Camera
! Set Format: EG&G Reticon MC9000 Series Cameras
! Set Format: KODAK MEGAPLUS Camera, Model 1.4 Analog
! Set Format: KODAK MEGAPLUS Camera, Model 1.4 Digital
! Set Format: KODAK MEGAPLUS Camera, Model 1.6 Digital
! Set Format: KODAK MEGAPLUS Camera, Model 1000
! Set Format: KODAK MEGAPLUS Camera, Model 4.2 Analog
! Set Format: KODAK MEGAPLUS Camera, Model 4.2 Digital
! Set Format: Xillix MicroImager, Model 1400
! Set Format: Loral Fairchild Line Scan Cameras
! Set Format: Pulnix Line Scan Cameras
! Set Format: Pulnix TM9700 Area Scan Camera
! Set Format: Pulnix TM1000 Area Scan Camera
! Set Format: Pulnix TM6701 Area Scan Camera
! Set Format: Sierra Scientific Visioneer 4050 Camera
! Set Format: Texas Instruments MC-1134P Camera
! Set Format: Texas Instruments MC-1000PU-20 Camera
! Set Format: Texas Instruments MC-1000WU-20 Camera
! Set Format: JC Labs HSC Camera
! Set Format: Philips FTM12 Camera
! Set Format: DVC Digital Video Camera
! Set Format: XYBION CCD-70 Camera
! Set Format: Capture SMPTE Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC)
! Set Format: RS-330
! Set Format: RS-343
! Set Format: External Pixel Clock w. RS-170 or CCIR
! Set Format: Line Scan Cameras
! Find Format: Line Scan Cameras
! Find Format: VGA Timing
! Calibrate: Field Detect Circuit
! Set Option: Line Scan Interface Card Parameters

The library contains programs which automatically configure 4MIP for a particular camera. Many of the QUICK SET VIDEO programs also create a Custom Menu within 4MIP, with functions specific to the camera. Most programs will allow the user to save the video format generated by the routine. The saved format file can later be recalled into 4MIP or in a "C" program using the 4MOBJIPL libraries. QUICK SET VIDEO routines are included with every 4MEG VIDEO imaging board. After installing 4MIP and 4MQSV (QUICK SET VIDEO for the 4MEG VIDEO), simply use:

		C:> 4MIP	-x C:\\4MQSV\\4M_QSV.MPX
	or    	C:> 4MIPLITE	-x C:\\4MQSV\\4M_QSV.MPX
	or    	C:> 4MIPTOOL	-x C:\\4MQSV\\4M_QSV.MPX

to display the above menu in 4MIP (the "-x" must be lower case). Or, within 4MIP, click Setup , Video Format and Resolution , and then QUICK SET VIDEO. Point and strobe on any line of the QUICK SET VIDEO menu to execute a specific item.

SILICON VIDEO® MUX

The SILICON VIDEO® MUX can also interface to a variety of non-standard video sources. EPIX engineers have developed a "Find Format" program which automatically determines the correct video format parameters for a non-standard video source. The source must be pointed at a brightly lit, evenly illuminated object. The "Find Format" program can be called from within SVIP (or SVIPTOOL, SVIPLITE) and is included with every SILICON VIDEO® MUX imaging board.

Figure 0-2. QUICK SET VIDEO menu for the SILICON VIDEO® MUX
SVIP QUICK SET VIDEO(tm) Application Support Choices

(point and strobe any title to execute)

    <<Quit

! Find Format: Nonstandard Video
! Set Format: Capture SMPTE Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC)

After installing SVIP and SVQSV (QUICK SET VIDEO for the SILICON VIDEO® MUX), simply use:

		C:> SVIP	-x C:\\SVQSV\\SV_QSV.MPX
	or    	C:> SVIPLITE	-x C:\\SVQSV\\SV_QSV.MPX
	or    	C:> SVIPTOOL	-x C:\\SVQSV\\SV_QSV.MPX

to display the above menu in SVIP (the "-x" must be lower case). Or, within SVIP, click Setup , Video Format and Resolution , and then QUICK SET VIDEO. Point and strobe on any line of the QUICK SET VIDEO menu to execute a specific item.

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