DAQ system eCard-FRM11 User manual

eCard-FRM11
User Manual
Version 2.2
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Contents
1. Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1-1 Product Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
1-2 Product Application ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
2. eCard-FRM11 Board Function
2-1 Board Block Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
2-2 Camera Link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
2-3 Camera Link Cable & Connector ----------------------------------------------------------- 8
2-4 Camera Link & PCIE-FRM11 -------------------------------------------------------------- 9
3. eCard-FRM11 Board Description
3-1 Board Layout ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
3-2 Device Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
3-3 Connector Pin out ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
4. Installation
4-1 Product Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
4-2 Installation Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
5. Sample Program
5-1 Image Frame Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
5-2 DIO Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
5-3 FRAME_TEST Program ------------------------------------------------------------------ 21

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6. Test
6-1 Image Frame Input Test ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
6-2 CC Output Test ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Appendix
A-1 Board Size --------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
A-2 Repair Regulations --------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
References ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25

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1. Introduction
eCard-FRM11 supports cameras compatible with Base configuration camera Link as an image
acquisition device. eCard-FRM11 acquires images in real time and transfers them directly to system
memory. The easy installation method and fast image transfer make it a suitable device to meet the
needs of the industry with low cost and high efficiency.
The sample program provided by the DQ system is provided in the form of a source so that the API
provided to use the board can be tested briefly, so the user can modify it and use it. Please refer to
Chapter 5 Sample Program for detailed explanation.
eCARD-FRM11 is a product that transmits the captured image frame to the PC through the Express
Card interface method in conjunction with the Camera-link standard camera. In addition, it provides
UART communication and provides CC (Camera Control) 4 channels, so it has a function for external
control..
[Figure 1-1. eCARD-FRM11 Board Usage]
As shown in [Figure 1-1], eCARD-FRM11 is installed in the Express Card port in the note PC and
receives image frames from the camera through the Camera-Link interface. The received data is
responsible for transmitting the data to the application program through the Express Card interface.

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1-1 Product Features
Items
Description
Remark
Hardware
PC Interface
Express Card 1x
Operation Power
PC P:ower
+3.3V (Max 1.1A)
+12V (Max 1A).
Video Interface
Base Camera Link
Feature
Area Scan Camera
Pixel Clock : 20 ~ 85MHz
External I/O
On-board Memory
Communication
UART(Data bit 8, 1 start, 1 stop, No
parity, 9600/19200/38400/57600
/115200bps)
Simultaneous use of
boards
Max. 4
Software
OS
Windows 2000/XP/7/8/10 (32/64bit)
API
Windows Client DLL API
Development
Support
Sample Program
VC++
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature
range
0 ~ 60℃
Storage temperature
range
-20 ~ 80℃
Humidity range
5 ~ 95%
Non-condensing
Board size
120.8mm X 68mm
PCB Board Size
1-2 Product Applications
Image recognition (Pattern, particle, etc.)
Inspection equipment (Sensor, Semiconductor, Device etc.)
Black and White, Color Image Display
Medical Image Capture (X-ray, Supersonic etc.)

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2. eCard-FRM11 Board Function
2-1 Board Block Diagram
As shown in the figure below, in the case of eCard-FRM11, FPGA Core Logic is in charge of
overall control. Main functions include Frame Data reception, UART data transmission/reception
for this purpose, and Camera Control signal output.
These functions are performed using API in PC through PCI interface.
[Figure 2-1. eCard-FRM11 FPGA Block Diagram]
The FPGA core logic is programmed using JTAG, and the logic program is saved in FPGA
Program Logic and loaded when power is applied.

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2-2 Camera Link
Camera Link is a communication interface developed for use in vision applications. In the past,
we used proprietary connectors and cables between camera makers and frame grabber makers.
This caused a lot of confusion and cost increase for users. In order to resolve this confusion,
increasing data rate, and confusion in data transmission, the specifications of the Camera Link
interface are the specifications of cable or connector assembly, transmission speed and It was
made with regulations such as transmission method.
Many digital video solutions today use Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) communication
defined by RS-644. RS-644 LVDS has become the Camera Link standard by improving the existing
RS-422 method, which had inconvenient cables and limited transmission speed. LVDS can transmit
data at high speed by using a differential signal with a low voltage swing. Compared to the
existing single-ended signal using one line, the differential signal transmits the signal using two
complementary lines. This transmission structure has the characteristics of large-scale common-
phase voltage rejection, low power consumption, and excellent noise immunity, which is
impossible with single-ended systems that only reference ground for data transmission.
An advanced LVDS technology for the transmission of digital data is a Channel Link. The channel
link can transmit parallel-to-serial and serial-to-parallel at 2.38 Gbps. Referring to Figure 2-3, the
transmitter converts 28-bit CMOS/TTL data into 4 LVDS data streams. The converted signal is
transmitted to the MDR cable according to the Transmit Clock, and the opposite receiver converts
these four LVDS data into a 28-bit CMOS/TTL parallel signal according to the Receive Clock. This
channel link technology is being used as a low-cost chipset that is easy to learn and portable, so
that it can be used immediately.
Camera Link interface includes Base Configuration, Medium Configuration, and Full
Configuration. Base Configuration uses four RS-644 LVDS pairs for transmitter/receiver and camera
control as shown in [Figure 2-2], and uses two RS-644 LVDS pairs for communication between
camera and frame grabber. The data transmitted serially through the 26-Pin MDR Cable is
changed to 28-bit parallel image data at the Receive end of the frame grabber and used.

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[Figure 2-2. Base Camera Link Block Diagram]

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2-3 Camera Link Cable & Connector
Camera Link The connection between the camera and the cPCI-FRM11 board uses a 26 Pin
MDR (Mini D Ribbon) cable. The camera link cable consists of a twin-axial shielded cable and two
MDR 26-male plugs. [Figure 2-3] below is a commonly used camera link cable.
[Figure 2-4] is a 26-Pin Male MDR Connecter located at both ends of the cable, and [Figure 2-5]
is a 26-Pin Female MDR Connector, located at the camera or frame grabber. As shown in the
figure, the pin numbers are cross-connected, so that the transmitter and receiver terminals of the
camera and frame grabber signal lines are cross-connected.
Note) eCard-FRM11 uses a small SDR cable and connector.
[Figure 2-3. MDR-26 Camera Link Straight Cable]
[Figure 2-4. MDR-26 Cable Pin Map]
[Figure 2-5. MDR-26 Connector Pin Map (Opposite Connector)]

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2-4 Camera Link & eCard-FRM11
eCard-FRM11 supports Camera Link Base Configuration. Base Configuration consists of 4 LVDS
signal lines serializing 28-bit parallel signals including 24 data bits and 4 enable signals Frame
Valid, Line Valid, Data Valid, and a spare, and 1 LVDS signal line to synchronize with the camera. ,
Asynchronous serial communication including 4 CC (Camera Control) signals and 2 LVDS lines for
asynchronous serial communication to communicate with the camera are transmitted through
MDR cables.
The transmitted signal deserilizes 4 video LVDS serial signals into 28-bit parallel video signals
and control signals (Frame Valid, Line Valid, Data Valid, and a spare) through the Channel Link chip
in eCard-FRM11. In addition, a clock signal is made with one LVDS to synchronize the signal
between the camera and eCard-FRM11, and the remaining cameras control signals and
communication signals are converted into general TTL signal levels and used.
CCx+
CCx-
Camera Control
The figure shows the Camera Control output circuit that can send the control signal from the
eCard-FRM11 board to the Camera through the Camera-link cable. A total of 4 digital outputs
are output through the differential method. Each output is mapped to a digital output and
becomes an output. Each bit position is shown in [Figure 2-6] below.
CC1+
CC1-
CC_D0
CC2+
CC2-
CC_D1
CC3+
CC3-
CC_D2
CC4+
CC4-
CC_D3
[Figure 2-6. Camera Control LVDS Digital Output Circuit]

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The figure below shows the circuit that uses the serial input signal input through the Camera-
link cable as a general input on the cPCI-FRM11 board.
[Figure 2-7. Serial Communication LVDS Digital Output Circuit]
eCard-FRM11 supports Base Configuration including the following bit allocation.
1, 2 ,or 3 Pixels (or Taps) at 8 Bits
1 or 2 Pixels (or Taps) at 10 Bits
1 or 2 Pixels (or Taps) at 12 Bits
1 Pixel (or Tap) at 14 Bits
1 Pixel (or Tap) at 16 Bits
24 Bits RGB

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3. eCard-FRM11 Board Description
In this chapter, the primary functions of the eCard-FRM11 board are described briefly. For more
information, refer to the device specification.
3-1 eCard-FRM11 Board Layout
[Figure 3-1. eCard-FRM11 Layout]
3-2 Device Features
(1) FPGA
All of the board functions are controlled by the Logic program of the FPGA.
(2) LVDS
Receive an image frame.
Transmits and receives UART / CC signals.
(3) Regulator
It supplies 1.2V power.
(4) J2
E-CARD Connector.
(5) J1
mini MDR 26Pin connector for connection with external devices (LVDS Camera)

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3-3 Connector Pin-out
The figure below shows the pin map of the J1 connector of the board used when using the
eCard-FRM11 Base Configuration Camera Link. All pin specifications are input/output based on
the Camera Link standard, so please refer to the Camera Link standard document for details.
3
10
9
8
7
6
1
2
5
4
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
1124
23
22
21
20
Inner shield Inner shield
26
25
SerTFG-
SerTC+
Xclk-
X3-
X2-
X1-
X0-
Inner shield
Frame Grabber
SerTFG+
SerTC-
Xclk+
X3+
X2+
X1+
X0+
Inner shield
CC4-
CC3+
CC2-
CC1+
CC4+
CC3-
CC2+
CC1-
[Figure 3-2. eCard-FRM11 J1 Connector Pin-out]

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[Table 1. J1 Connector]
Pin No.
Name
Description
Remark
1
Inner Shield
Cable shield
2
CC4-
Camera Control output 4-
3
CC3+
Camera Control output 3+
4
CC2--
Camera Control output 2-
5
CC1+
Camera Control output 1+
6
SerTFG+
Serial to Frame grabber +
7
SerTC-
Serial to Camera-
8
X3+
Camera link LVDS receive data3 +
9
Xclk+
Camera link LVDS receive clock +
10
X2+
Camera link LVDS receive data2 +
11
X1+
Camera link LVDS receive data1 +
12
X0+
Camera link LVDS receive data0 +
13
Inner Shield
14
Inner Shield
15
CC4+
Camera Control output 4+
16
CC3-
Camera Control output 3-
17
CC2+
Camera Control output 2+
18
CC1-
Camera Control output 1-
19
SerTFG-
Serial to Frame grabber-
20
SerTC+
Serial to Camera+
21
X3-
Camera link LVDS receive data3-
22
Xclk-
Camera link LVDS receive clock-
23
X2-
Camera link LVDS receive data2-
24
X1-
Camera link LVDS receive data1-
25
X0-
Camera link LVDS receive data0-
26
Inner Shield
(Note) For detailed specifications, refer to the Camera Link standard document.

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4. Installation
4-1 Product Contents
Before installing the board, check that the contents of the package are intact.
1. eCard-FRM11 Board
2. CD (Drivers/Manual/API/Sample source etc.)
4-2 Installation Process
Connect the eCARD-FRM11 product to the Express Card Port.
A new hardware search window will appear.
1. 아래와 같이 선택 후다음 버튼을 클릭

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2. Select Driver from the enclosed CD and click the Next button.
3. Click the Next button. It indicates that the installation process is proceeding as shown below.
The driver folder contains “pcie_frm11.inf” and “pcie_frm11.sys” files required for driver
installation. Click Next to install the driver files.

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4. When the installation is completed normally, it is shown in the figure below.
5. When the installation is complete, check whether the driver is installed normally in the following
way.
6. In My Computer -> Properties -> Hardware -> Device Manager, check if the Multifunction
Adapter -> “PCIe-FRM11” is installed.

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7. If it appears as shown in the figure below, the installation has been completed normally.
The above figure shows the screen where the eCard-FRM11 board is normally installed in the PC.
(Note) eCard-FRM11 board is registered as a PCIe-FRM11 device to maintain compatibility
with the existing PCIe-FRM11 board.
(Note) After initial installation, the PC must be rebooted for normal operation.

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5. Sample Program
DAQ system provides a sample program to make the user be familiar with the board operation and
to make the program development easier. You can find the sample program in the CDROM
accompanying with the board. One of the execution file is “FrmTest.exe”. It stores the frame data to
memory or hard-disk and displays it to Hexa-decimal values which can utilize necessary frame data to
developers. The other is “FRM11_TEST.exe”. This programs sets the DVAL or HVAL for valid data line.
Sample program is provided in source form in order to show the usage of API(Application
Programming Interface) of the board and may be modified for customer‟s own usage
5-1 Image Frame Function
[Figure 5-1. Smaple Program “FrmTest.exe”]

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API (Application Programming Interface) is required to use the above sample program. API is
provided in the form of “DLL”, and import library and header file are required to compile. All files
specified above are included on the supplied CDROM. In order to run the sample program normally,
the API DLL (pci_frm11.dll) must be in the folder of the executable file or in the Windows system
folder or the folder specified by the Path environment variable.
Note) [Figure 5-1] The order of execution to view the samp
“Device Init” click “Start” click “Get Info.” 
like “8Bit, 16Bit YUV, 24Bit” Select “Set Detected” and select the screen size selected
with Set Resolution 
Check “Auto” Images are displayed continuously
(1) “Set Resolution” “Set Detected”Selection
It is selected according to the input resolution. The user can set the resolution is 640 x 480,
800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 720, 1280x1024, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1200,
2048 x1536, 2560 x 2048.
(2) Board # selection
Select a board number which set up the system. (#0 ~ #3)
(3) „Device Init‟ button
Press this button to initialize the function of receiving image frame data. It is performed only
once after power is applied to the board.
(4) „Start‟ button
Press this button to begin to save image data.
(5) Video Data Bits
You can select Video Input Mode 8bit, 16bit YUV, 24bit BGR.
(6) “Frame View” button
When you click, the screen displays only once.
(7) “Auto View” click
When you click, the screen shows video.
(8) “Get Info” button
It Shows the resolution of the current input image.