Active Silicon AS-CIB-3GSDI-002-EVAL-B User manual

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HARRIER 3G-SDI
CAMERA INTERFACE BOARD
Introduction
This guide is designed to get you quickly up and running with the Harrier 3G-SDI Evaluation Kit
(AS-CIB-3GSDI-002-EVAL-B) and the Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board
(AS-CIB-3GSDI-002-A). The interface board can be purchased as a pre-assembled camera module
with Active Silicon’s Harrier 10x AF-Zoom Camera (AS-CIB-3GSDI-002-10LHD-A) or Harrier 36x AF-
Zoom Camera (AS-CIB-3GSDI-002-36LGHD-A, shown in Figure 1).
This document should be read in conjunction with the Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board
datasheet and other documents available on Active Silicon’s website,(see Harrier 3G-SDI Camera
Interface Board - Downloads section):
https://www.activesilicon.com/products/harrier-3g-sdi-camera-interface-board-75-ohm/
Figure 1:Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board
mounted on
a. Harrier 10x AF-Zoom Camera and
b. Harrier 36x AF-Zoom Camera Global Shutter
Figure 2:Block diagram of Harrier 3G-
SDI Camera Interface Board showing
position of connectors and SW1, SW2
and SW3 DIP switches
The Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board can be customized to deliver application specific
functions; USB/HDMI, HDMI-only or USB-only interface boards are also available.
For more details contact Active Silicon.
a.
b.

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Evaluation Kit Contents
The Evaluation Kit (AS-CIB-3GSDI-002-EVAL-B) contains all the parts needed to evaluate the Harrier
3G-SDI Camera Interface Board. Note that the evaluation kit does not include a Harrier 3G-SDI
Camera Interface Board or camera, these need to be ordered separately.
Please check that you have all the parts listed below:
•Harrier Evaluation Board
•9-way cable
•4-way cable
•White 8-way cable
•H.FL micro coaxial cable and BNC adapter
•USB Type A to mini USB Type B cable
•Multi-region 12V power supply (please fit the adapter suitable for your region)
Figure 3: Harrier Evaluation Board Figure 4: Harrier Evaluation Board cables
Figure 5: H.FL micro coaxial cable and BNC adapter

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Harrier Evaluation Board Overview
Figure 6: Harrier Evaluation Board diagram
The Harrier Evaluation Board connects to the camera interface board using the supplied cable kit.
•I/O (J102) - 4-way cable (connects to interface board J2).
•Power/control, RS-232 (J103) - 9-way cable (connects to interface board J3).
•JTAG (J104) - white 8-way cable (connects to interface board J4, not required for
normal use).
The board is powered by the 12V power supply via a barrel connector (J306). This supply is also
used as a power supply for the camera and is connected to the camera via the Power Switch
(SW302). When the Power Switch (and camera power supply) is switched ON the PWR ON LED will
illuminate.
For more information please see the Harrier Evaluation Board datasheet on the Active Silicon website
(see Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board Evaluation Kit - Downloads section).

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Setting up the System
To get the 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board running, please follow the instructions below:
1. Connect the camera to the camera interface board connector (J1) using a KEL30 multi-way
cable (connector type: KEL USL00-30L). (If you have purchased a pre-assembled camera
module, e.g. AS-CIB-3GSDI-002-10LHD-A, this cable will be already be connected).
2. Connect the camera interface board I/O connector (J2) to the Harrier Evaluation board I/O
connector (J102) using the 4-way cable.
3. Connect the camera interface board PWR/CTRL connector (J3) to the Harrier Evaluation
Board PWR/CTRL connector using the 9-way cable; if you intend to use RS-232 connect the
cable to J103, for RS-485 connect the cable to J203.
For TTL communications either Harrier Evaluation Board socket (J103/J203) will work.
4. If you want to see the camera output on analog (720p50 & 720p60 modes only), connect the
J301 (Analog) BNC socket on the Harrier Evaluation Board to a monitor that can display
analog video using a suitable BNC cable/adapter.
5. If you want to see the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI camera output, connect the H.FL micro coaxial cable
to the J5 (SDI video) socket. Connect the other end of the H.FL micro coaxial cable to the
BNC adapter and use a 75 Ohm 3G-SDI/HD-SDI digital video quality BNC cable to connect
the adapter to a 3G-SDI/HD-SDI capable monitor/display.
6. If you want to use serial communications with the camera, use the mini USB–USB Type-A
cable to connect the mini USB socket on the Harrier Evaluation Board to a PC. The USB
PWR LED should light up indicating a live connection to the PC. Three serial interfaces will
appear as COM ports on the PC and be accessible to PC software.
7. Set/check the interface board DIP switch settings, e.g. SW1(1-4) OFF (no mode change on
power up), SW2 (1,2) OFF (RS232 serial communications), SW3 OFF (HD-VLC mode off).
8. Connect the power supply barrel connector to the Harrier Evaluation Board power input
connector (J306).
9. Set the Harrier Evaluation Board power switch (SW302) to OFF (left viewed from above).
10. Plug in the power supply and switch ON the Harrier Evaluation Board power switch (SW302).
The PWR ON should light up.
11. The camera will make audible mechanical noises as it goes through its power up sequence
and after a short time the video outputs will be working.
Note: if the DIP switches have been used to set the camera mode, and the mode last used
was different to the DIP switch setting, it will take a few additional seconds for the camera
interface board to detect this, change the camera mode and re-start the camera.
12. If an analog monitor is connected to the Harrier Evaluation board, and the camera mode is
set to 720p50/720p60, you will see the camera output on the analog monitor.
13. If the 3G-SDI/HD-SDI output is connected you will see the camera output on the 3G-SDI/HD-
SDI monitor/display.

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Figure 7: Harrier Evaluation Board connected to Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board
and the Harrier 10x AF-Zoom Camera.
Setting the Camera Serial (VISCA) Control Interface (DIP Switches)
The Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board supports VISCA serial communication over RS-232,
RS-485 and TTL communications interfaces (on the J3 connector). Select which one to use by
setting DIP switches SW2-1 and SW2-2 on the Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board.
SW2-2 SW2-1 COMMUNICATIONS MODE
OFF OFF RS-232 VISCA communications on J3 pins 1 and 2.
OFF ON RS-485 VISCA communications with RS-485 termination disabled
on J3 pins 1 and 2.
ON OFF RS-485 VISCA communications with RS-485 termination enabled
on J3 pins 1 and 2.
ON ON
TTL VISCA communications on J3 pins 8 and 9.
Transceivers connected to J3 pins 1 and 2 will be shut down.
Applications using this configuration should leave J3 pins 1 and 2
unconnected.
Table 1: Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board DIP switch settings for selection of the
camera serial communications interface type.

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On the Harrier Evaluation Board, J103 supports RS-232 and TTL communications, J203 supports
RS-485 and TTL communications.
The Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board is shipped by default with all DIP switches in the “OFF”
position. In this state, the board is configured for RS-232 communications.
Setting the Camera Video Mode
Changing the video output mode of the Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board can be done using
the serial control interfaces and an external controller. For more information on setting this up see
the section Setting the Camera Serial (VISCA) Control Interface (DIP Switches) above. Cameras
usually start up in the same video mode that was set when the camera was powered down.
Immediately after the camera power-up completes, the Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board reads
the DIP switches SW1:1 to 4, and will then change the camera video mode to the mode set by the
DIP switch settings as shown in Table 2. below. This ensures that on application start-up the camera
is always in a known video mode; once the start-up is complete and the camera is in the selected
mode, VISCA commands can be used at any time to change the camera video mode. Please check
that your camera can support the selected mode.
SW1-4 SW1-3 SW1-2 SW1-1 VIDEO FORMAT MODE
OFF OFF OFF OFF Default Camera Mode (1) 0
OFF OFF OFF ON 1080p60 (2) 1
OFF OFF ON OFF 1080p59.94 (2) 2
OFF OFF ON ON 1080p50 (2) 3
OFF ON OFF OFF 1080p30 4
OFF ON OFF ON 1080p29 5
OFF ON ON OFF 1080p25 6
OFF ON ON ON 1080i60 7
ON OFF OFF OFF 1080i59.94 8
ON OFF OFF ON 1080i50 9
ON OFF ON OFF 720p60 10
ON OFF ON ON 720p59.94 11
ON ON OFF OFF 720p50 12
ON ON OFF ON 720p30 13
ON ON ON OFF 720p29 14
ON ON ON ON 720p25 15
Table 2: DIP switch settings for selecting camera video output mode

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Notes:
1) “Default camera mode”: on power-up, the camera will start in the video format/mode that was
set/being used when it was last powered down. The video mode can then be changed using a
VISCA serial command).
2) Due to the high data bandwidth required, these video modes (above 1080p30) require the
camera to be set to dual LVDS mode. For other modes (1080p30 and below) the camera must
be set to single LVDS mode. When using VISCA commands to change camera video mode the
LVDS mode must be set correctly, otherwise there will be no video output from the camera.
See your camera documentation for more information on VISCA commands for setting the LVDS
mode. Note: the Harrier 36x AF-Zoom Camera (AS-CAM-36LGHD-A) does not support Dual
LVDS mode hence these video output modes not supported (output limited to 1080p30 and
below).
Set Single LVDS mode [1080p30 and below] = 81,01,04,24,74,00,00,FF
Set Dual LVDS mode [1080p50/60] = 81,01,04,24,74,00,01,FF
3) The DIP switches to select the video format are only read on power-up.
Therefore, to change mode using the DIP switches, power down the camera, set the switches
and then power up the camera. DIP switches will only be effective for the operating modes
supported by the camera currently in use.
Test Pattern
To display a static test pattern (see Figure 8), press the PGEN button on the Harrier Evaluation
Board.
Note: this button will only work if the 4-way cable is connected between the Harrier Evaluation Board
(J102) and the camera interface board (J2).
Figure 8: Static Test Pattern (PGEN pressed or set with VISCA command)

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Reset Button
Pressing this button on the Harrier Evaluation Board causes the camera interface board and camera
to reset. Some features require a camera reset to activate/complete certain VISCA commands.
Note: this button will only work if the 4-way cable is connected between the Harrier Evaluation Board
(J102) and the camera interface board (J2).
Analog Video Output
The BNC connector on the Harrier Evaluation Board will supply the analog video output of the
camera interface board. The Harrier 3G-SDI Camera Interface Board generates the analog signal by
downscaling the camera digital output. To enable this, the camera must be set into 720p50/720p60
output mode. By default, when this camera video mode is set, both analog and digital outputs are
enabled. A VISCA command can be used to select 4:3 or 16:9 analog output modes.
Technical Support
In case of any issues, please contact Active Silicon Technical Support on the telephone numbers
below or by email to techsupport@activesilicon.com.
Europe & APAC:
Active Silicon Ltd
Pinewood Mews, Bond Close, Iver,
Bucks, SL0 0NA, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1753 650600
Fax: +44 (0)1753 651661
Email info@activesilicon.com
Website: www.activesilicon.com
Americas:
Active Silicon, Inc.
479 Jumpers Hole Road, Suite 301,
Severna Park, MD 21146, USA.
Tel: +1 410-696-7642
Fax: +1 410-696-7643
Email: info@activesilicon.com
Website: www.activesilicon.com
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