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Part No. 2003E17210 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan May 2016

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview...............................................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
1.4 Ordering Information ................................................................................. 3
1.5 Unpacking Checklist.................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration......................5
2.1 Initial Inspection ........................................................................................ 6
2.2 Hardware View.......................................................................................... 6
Figure 2.1 PCIe-1172 Board Layout ............................................ 6
2.3 PIN Assignments....................................................................................... 7
Figure 2.2 PCIe-1172/PCIe-1174 Pin Assignment ...................... 7
2.4 Signal Connections ................................................................................... 8
Figure 2.3 Isolated Digital Input Connection................................ 8
Figure 2.4 Isolated Digital Input Response Time......................... 8
Figure 2.5 Isolated Digital Output Connection ............................. 9
Figure 2.6 Isolated Digital Output Response Time ...................... 9
2.5 Hardware Installation .............................................................................. 10
Chapter 3 Driver Setup and Installation............11
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 12
3.2 Driver Setup ............................................................................................ 12
3.2.1 Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Setup............................................... 12
Chapter 4 Operation Theory...............................13
4.1 I/O Control............................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Digital Input ................................................................................. 14
Figure 4.1 Isolated Digital Input Response................................ 14
4.1.2 Digital Output .............................................................................. 14
4.2 Camera control........................................................................................ 15
4.2.1 Acquisition Start and Stop........................................................... 15
4.3 Image Acquisition.................................................................................... 16
4.3.1 Software Trigger Mode ............................................................... 16
4.3.2 Hardware Trigger ........................................................................ 16
4.3.3 ToE ............................................................................................. 17

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Chapter 1
1Overview

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1.1 Introduction
The PCIe-1172/1174 series is a PCI Express® dual/quad channel frame grabber for
two/four independent GigE Vision cameras, features with GoE (GigE Vision Offload
Engine), PoE (Power over Ethernet) and ToE (Trigger over Ethernet) for high perfor-
mance, robust and reliable machine vision applications.
Unlike a conventional NIC (network interface controller) with GigE Vision protocol
implemented in software and executed on the host CPU, the processor must spend
more resources to handle the network traffic and incoming frames rather than the
machine vision algorithms, especially in high bandwidth, multiple camera applica-
tions.
The GoE feature significantly off-loads the GigE Vision protocols into dedicated
FPGA(Field Programmable Gate Array), reconstruct the image then transmit to the
Host PC via DMA (Direct Memory Access) in real time, release the host processor
resource to execute algorithm and applications and there is no frame or packet loss
during the image acquisition.
The comprehensive ToE/PoE features can lower the installation/maintenance effort
through the single cable connection, and reduce image acquisition latency, with the
Ad hoc network feature, the connection between GigE Vision cameras and frame
grabber are self-configuring, the user define IP address is no longer necessary any-
more, and significantly reduces the installation and maintenance cost and effort.
The CAMNavi SDK runs under Windows 7/8/10 and supports the most common pro-
gramming languages C++ and the .NET framework. The powerful SDK provides
functions to control the frame grabber, including image acquisition, I/O, triggering and
frame buffer management. The viewer utilities provide the graphical user interface to
configure, evaluate and preview of the image date, meanwhile the PCIE-1172/1174
series are compatible with GENiCAM and GENTL software interface, users can eas-
ily connect to the machine vision software.
1.2 Features
2/4 channel GigE Vision ports
PCI Express®x4 lane compliant
GoE (GigE Vision Offload Engine)
GigE Vision, GENiCAM and GENTL Compliant
Automatic IP configuration
100 m cable length
PoE, IEEE 802.3af Compliant
Direct power from PCIe slot (Total Max. 14 W)
ToE (Trigger over Ethernet)
1.3 Specifications
GigE Vision
Compatibility: GigE Vision 1.2
PoE: IEEE 802.3af
Speed: 1000 Mbps
No. of Ports: 2 or 4 Gigabit Ethernet
Connector: 8-pin RJ45
Jumbo Frame: 9 KB

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Digital Input
Channels: 2, 4 (PCIe-1174)
Compatibility: 0 ~ 30 VDC opto-isolated
Voltage:
–Logic 0: 3 V (max.)
–Logic 1: 10 V (min.)
Interrupt: Falling and Rising edge
Digital Output
Channels: 4, 8 (PCIe-1174)
Compatibility: 5 ~ 40 VDC opto-isolated
Power Requirements
Input Voltage: 12 VDC direct from PCIe slot, Max. 18W or AT/ATX power input,
Max.60 W
ESD: 4 KV (Contact), 8KV(Air)
EFT: 1 KV EFT
Bus Interface: PCI Express® x4
Environment
Temperature:
–Operating: 0 -50°C (0-122°F)
–Storage: -20 - 80°C (-4 -176°F)
Humidity: 5 – 95% RH non-condensing (refer to IEC 60068-2-3)
Dimensions: (W x D) 185 x 110 mm (7.3'' x 3.9'')
1.4 Ordering Information
PCIe-1172: 2-port PCI Express Intelligent GigE Vision Frame Grabber
PCIe-1174: 4-port PCI Express Intelligent GigE Vision Frame Grabber
1.5 Unpacking Checklist
Ensure that the following items are included in the package.
PCIe-1172 or PCIe-1174 unit
2P / B4P Cable (only for PCIe-1174)
DB-15 Bracket (only for PCIe-1174)

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Chapter 2
2Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Initial Inspection
You should find the following items inside the shipping package:
PCIe-1172 or PCIe-1174 unit
2P / B4P Cable (PCIe-1174 only)
DB-15 Bracket (PCIe-1174 only)
We carefully inspected the card mechanically and electrically before we shipped it. It
should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order on receipt. As
you unpack the card, check it for signs of shipping damage (damaged box,
scratches, dents, etc.). If it is damaged or it fails to meet specifications, notify our ser-
vice department or your local sales representative immediately. Also notify the car-
rier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection by the carrier.
After inspection we will make arrangements to repair or replace the unit. When you
handle the PCI Express GbE PoE card series, remove it from its protective packaging
by grasping the rear metal panel. Keep the anti-vibration packing. Whenever you
remove the card from the PC, store it in this package for protection.
2.2 Hardware View
Figure 2.1 PCIe-1172 Board Layout

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2.3 PIN Assignments
PCIe-1172/PCIe-1174 Digital Input/Output:
Figure 2.2 PCIe-1172/PCIe-1174 Pin Assignment
Description of PIN
Pin No. PCIE-1172 PCIE-1174
1 Isolated digital input for Port 1
2 Isolated digital input for Port 2
3 Common pin for isolated digital input
4 Isolated digital input for Port 3
5 Isolated digital input for Port 4
6 Isolated digital output channel 0 for Port 1
7 Isolated digital output channel 1 for Port 1
8 Isolated digital output channel 0 for Port 2
9 Isolated digital output channel 1 for Port 2
10 Digital ground
11 Common pin for digital output inductive loads
12 Isolated digital output channel 0 for Port 3
13 Isolated digital output channel 1 for Port 3
14 Isolated digital output channel 0 for Port 4
15 Isolated digital output channel 1 for Port 4

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2.4 Signal Connections
Isolated Digital Input:
Figure 2.3 Isolated Digital Input Connection
Figure 2.4 Isolated Digital Input Response Time
Each isolated digital input channel can accept bi-directional voltage input under 30
VDC. In addition, all channels share the same common pin. Figure 2.4 shows how to
connect an external input source to one of the card’s isolated input channels.

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Isolated Digital Output:
Figure 2.5 Isolated Digital Output Connection
Figure 2.6 Isolated Digital Output Response Time
Each isolated output channel consists of a MOSFET, a poly-switch and a flywheel
diode. Once an external voltage source (5 ~ 40 VDC) is applied to the channel, the
current will stream from the external source into the device. The maximum current
flow of each IDO channel must not exceed 500 mA, or the device may undergo an
unrecoverable damage. Otherwise, to dissipate the energy of inductive loads, the fly-
wheel diode should be activated by connecting PCOM to VDC.

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2.5 Hardware Installation
1. Install software driver and power off computer, refer to section 3.1 and 3.2 for
detail instructions.
2. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables of the computer.
3. Remove the PC’s cover (refer to your user’s guide if necessary).
4. Install and plug the card on your PCI Express slot.
5. Replace the PC’s cover. Connect the cables you removed in step 2 and connect
the power connector and power supply with the power cable in the package.
6. Refer to the section 2.3, 2.4 and connect to the cameras, external Input/Output
devices.
7. Power on computer, execute the Device Manager utility to make sure the card is
installed.
Note! We strongly recommend that you install the software driver before you
install the hardware into your system, since this will guarantee a smooth
and trouble-free installation process.
Turn off your PC's power supply whenever you install or remove the
card or its cables. Static electricity can easily damage computer equip-
ment. Ground yourself by touching the chassis of the computer (metal)
before you touch any boards.

Chapter 3
3Driver Setup and
Installation

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3.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the driver installation, configuration procedures for the Win-
dows operating system, including Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64 bits.
3.2 Driver Setup
In order to utilize the advanced features of Windows 7/8/10, such as multi-process
and multi-thread, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows device drivers are provided for the cards.
3.2.1 Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Setup
Follow the steps below for the PCIE1172/PCIE-1174 Windows 32-bit/64-bit driver
installation.
1. Visit the Advantech website, search for PCIE-1172, click the Manual/ Driver/
BIOS/ FAQ icon and download the Driver.
2. Unzip the Driver, double click the .exe file.
3. After the installation, the device will show up in the device manager.

Chapter 4
4Operation Theory

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4.1 I/O Control
4.1.1 Digital Input
There is one opto-isolated digital input for each Port, the digital input can act as the
trigger start signal for the camera, and support debouncer and inverter features. The
debouncer feature identifies the valid and invalid input signals via setting the
debouncer value (the minimum period of time for the valid signal). In this way, the cir-
cuit will only respond to the signal that the pulse width is greater than debouncer
value.
Figure 4.1 Isolated Digital Input Response
4.1.2 Digital Output
There are two opto-isolated digital output for each Port, each digital output supports
inverter feature and can be configured as three different modes, including User Pro-
grammable Mode, Pass Mode and Counter Mode.
User Programmable Mode:
User can program the state of the digital output line.
Pass Mode:
The digital output signal is active when a valid digital input occurs.
Counter Mode:
In this mode, the digital input acts as the trigger source, user can set the falling or
raising edge as the trigger start signal, and the digital output acts as a pulse output,
user can set the delay time, and pulse width for the digital output, the operation and
timing chart for raising edge Counter Mode is as follows:
1. A raising edge of the digital input occurs.
2. When the delay expires, the digital output signal becomes high.
3. When the duration period expires, the digital output signal becomes low.

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4.2 Camera control
The PCIe-1172/1174 series provides two approaches for camera control. First, user
can open CamNavi Viewer to control camera. In second approach, user can create
customized application program with CamNavi SDK.
4.2.1 Acquisition Start and Stop
The camera control procedure requires following major configuration:
Camera Acquisition Mode
The camera acquisition mode contains two types setting: singe frame and con-
tinuous frame. If the acquisition mode is configured as singe frame, camera
will perform acquisition process once, and return single frame by each acquisi-
tion start command.
If the continuous frame is used, camera performs acquisition continuously until
acquisition stop is executed.
Camera Acquisition Start / Stop
If the camera acquisition start is executed, the camera will run the acquisition
and return image to frame grabber. After the camera acquisition stop is exe-
cuted, the camera will stop the acquisition process.
Frame Grabber Acquisition Start / Stop
If the frame grabber acquisition start is executed, the frame grabber will
transfer all images from camera into memory buffer of system; On the other
hand, frame grabber acquisition stop will trigger frame grabber to stop image
transformation and ignore all images from camera.
The following example shows the camera control procedure for image acquisition
//Define the AcquisitionMode as "2" ("Continues Acquisition Mode")
pAcquisitionMode->SetValue(2);
// Start the camera image acquisition function
pAcquisitionStart->Execute();
// Start Acquisition and grab 10 image frames
pCamera->StartAcq(10);

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4.2.1.1 Camera Configuration
In CamNavi SDK, user can use two methods for camera configuration.
Pre-defined camera parameters
If the target camera parameter is pre-defined, user can configure parameter with
CamNavi API directly.
Customized camera parameters
In customized parameters, CamNavi API required parameter name which is
defined in camera profile (xml file) for configuration.
The following example shows the camera detail configuration.
4.3 Image Acquisition
4.3.1 Software Trigger Mode
In software trigger mode, users can use the software API to control the image acqui-
sition, and the camera will not acquire frames unless an software acquisition com-
mand is executed, below is the operation procedures:
1. Configure the camera in software trigger mode.
2. Execute the image acquisition command through software API.
3. The camera will acquire the images after receiving image acquisition command,
then send out the image date to host PC.
4. The camera will return to the standby mode, and wait for the next acquisition
command.
4.3.2 Hardware Trigger
In hardware trigger mode, the digital output pin of PCIE-1172/PCIE1174 must be con-
nected to the digital input or trigger input of the cameras, and the camera will begin
the process of exposing and reading out a frame only when the digital output of
PCIE-1172/PCIE-1174 is active, below is the operation procedures:
1. Configure the camera in hardware trigger mode.
2. Configure the digital input signal of the camera as the trigger source.
3. Applying a digital output pulse to the camera digital.
4. The camera will acquire the images, then send out the image date to host PC.
5. The camera will return to the standby mode, and wait for the next valid trigger
signal.
//Get the pre-defined image width
IIntNode *pWidth = pCamConfigure->GetWidth();
int64_t iValue = pWidth->GetValue();
iValue = pWidth->GetMax();
iValue = pWidth->GetMin();
//Get the customized “TestImageSelector” control node from camera
profile
IEnumNode *pTestImage = pCamConfigure->GetEnumNode("TestImageSelec-
tor");
pTestImage->SetValue(1);