Data Translation DT3155 Parts list manual

DT3155
UM-18231-D
Getting Started Manual

Fourth Edition
August, 2002
Data Translation, Inc.
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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 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DT3155 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2: Preparing to Use the DT3155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Checking the System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the DT3155 Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Viewing the DT3155 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3: Installing the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting up the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting an Expansion Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Inserting the DT3155 Board in the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4: Connecting Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting a Single Video Signal to the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting Multiple Signals to the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Contents
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Chapter 5: Installing and Configuring the Device Driver. . 27
Before Installing the Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing and Configuring the Device Driver in Windows 98 . 30
Installing and Configuring the Device Driver in Windows Me 33
Installing and Configuring the Device Driver in Windows
2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installing and Configuring the Device Driver in Windows XP. 39
Chapter 6: Verifying Board Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing DT-Acquire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using DT-Acquire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Acquiring a Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Performing a Passthru Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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About this Manual
This manual describes how to get started using a DT3155 frame
grabber board.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for engineers, scientists, technicians, or
others responsible for setting up a DT3155 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 Microsoft
Windows98, Windows Me (Millennium Edition), Windows 2000, or
Windows XP operating system.
What You Should Learn from this Manual
This manual will help you install and set up your board and device
driver successfully. It is organized as follows:
•Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the key features of the DT3155
Series hardware and software, and provides an overview of the
getting started procedure;
•Chapter 2, “Preparing to Use the DT3155,” describes how to
unpack the board and software, check system requirements,
install the DT3155 software, and view the DT3155 documentation
online;
•Chapter 3, “Installing the Board,” describes how to install the
DT3155 board;
•Chapter 4, “Connecting Signals,” describes how to connect
signals to the board;

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•Chapter 5, “Installing and Configuring the Device Driver,”
describes how to install and configure the device driver; and
•Chapter 6, “Verifying Board Operation,” describes how to verify
the board’s operation using DT-Acquire.
• An index completes this manual.
Conventions Used in 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.
Related Information
Refer to the following documents for more information on using a
DT3155 board:
•TheDT3155 User’s Manual (UM-13856), included on the Imaging
OMNI CDprovided with the DT3155 board, describes the
features of the DT3155 board and DT3155 Device Driver in detail.
•Frame Grabber SDK User’s Manual (UM-13442) and online help,
included on the Imaging OMNI CD provided with the DT3155
board, describes the Dynamic Linkable Library (DLL) that you
can use to write image acquisition application software.

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•DT-Active Open Layers User’s Manual (UM-17325), available from
Data Translation, describes DT-Active Open Layers, an ActiveX
control, which allows you to use Data Translation PCI frame
grabber boards within graphical programming environments
such as Microsoft Visual Basic® and Visual C++®.
•GLOBAL LAB Image/2 User’s Manual (UM-17790) and GLOBAL
LAB Image/2 API Manual (UM-17792),available from Data
Translation, describe 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) and DT Vision
Foundry API Manual (UM-17757), available from Data
Translation, describe 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 DT3155 board, our
Technical Support Department is available to provide technical
assistance. Refer to the DT3155 User’s Manual for more information
(see page 11 for information on installing and viewing this manual).
If you are outside the United States or Canada,call your local
distributor, whose number is listed in your Data Translation product
handbook.

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Overview
Key Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DT3155 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 1
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Key Hardware Features
The DT3155 is a high-accuracy, programmable, monochrome frame
grabber board for the PCI bus. It is suitable for both image analysis
and machine vision applications.
Key features of the DT3155 board are summarized as follows:
• Operates on the PCI local bus interface;
• Digitizes 8-bit monochrome video from any one of four 60 Hz or
50 Hz video input channels;
• Synchronizes to any of the video inputs;
• Provides digital video synchronization for reduced pixel jitter
and good VCR/VTR acquisition;
• Accepts an external trigger with selectable polarity;
• Provides a software-selectable chrominance notch filter for 50 Hz
and 60 Hz AC-coupled signals;
• Provides programmable black and white levels;
• Provides a 256 x 8-bit input look-up table (ILUT);
• Provides a 256 x 8-bit passthru look-up table;
• Provides passthru scaling to 1/4 of the frame size; and
• Provides eight TTL-level digital output signals for
general-purpose use.
For more information on the boards, refer to the DT3155 User’s
Manual (see page 11 for information on viewing this manual).

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DT3155 Software
The DT3155 software, which is shipped on the Imaging OMNI CD,
includes the following components:
•DT3155 Device Driver −You must install this device driver to use
the DT3155 board with any of the supported software packages
or utilities.
•DT3155 User’s Manual, in PDF format −Describes the features of
the DT3155 board and how to use the DT3155 Device Driver with
the Frame Grabber SDK to write an application program.
• This manual in PDF format.
Refer to Chapter 2 starting on page 5 for information on installing the
DT3155 software.

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Getting Started Procedure
The flow diagram shown in Figure 1 illustrates the steps needed to
get started using the DT3155 board. This diagram is repeated in each
chapter; the shaded area in the diagram shows you where you are in
the getting started procedure.
Figure 1: Getting Started Flow Diagram
Install the Board
(see Chapter 3 starting on page 15)
Connect Signals to the Board
(see Chapter 4 starting on page 21)
Verify Board Operation
(see Chapter 6 starting on page 43)
Install and Configure the Device Driver
(see Chapter 5 starting on page 27)
Prepare to Use the DT3155 Board
(see Chapter 2 starting on page 5)

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Preparing to Use the
DT3155
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Checking the System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the DT3155 Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Viewing the DT3155 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 2
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Install the Board
(see Chapter 3)
Connect Signals to the Board
(see Chapter 4)
Verify Board Operation
(see Chapter 6)
Install and Configure the Device Driver
(see Chapter 5)
Prepare to Use the DT3155 Board
(this chapter)

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Unpacking
Open the shipping box and carefully remove the DT3155 frame
grabber board.
Verify that the following items are present:
• DT3155 frame grabber board, and
• Imaging OMNI CD-ROM.
If an item is missing or damaged, call Data Translation's Customer
Service Department at [phone] 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: It is recommended that you save the original packing
material in the unlikely event that your board requires servicing in
the future.
CAUTION:
Keep the DT3155 board in its protective antistatic bag until you are
ready to configure and/or install it.

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Checking the System Requirements
For reliable operation, your DT3155 board requires the following
minimum system requirements:
• 120 MHz Pentium processor with an Intel PCI chip set that
supports and enables PCI-to-posted memory writes. The
following Intel PCI chip sets are known to work properly:
−Triton 8243xFX,
−Triton2 8243xHX,
−Triton VX 8243xVX,
−Triton TX 8243xTX,
−Natoma 8244xFX, or
−Natoma 8244xLX.
Note: The following Intel PCI chip sets are known not to work
properly: Saturn 8242x, Mercury 8243xLX, Neptune 8243xNX,
Orion 8245xKX, and Orion 8245xKG. If your system contains one
of these chip sets, please call your system manufacturer to replace
the chip set with one that is supported.
• A BIOS that complies with PCI specifications, such as one of the
following:
−AMI, or
−AWARD (version 4.51PG).

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Note: Version 4, release 6 of the Phoenix BIOS works properly.
However, early versions of this BIOS are known not to work
properly. If your system contains an earlier version of the
Phoenix BIOS, please call your system manufacturer to upgrade
the BIOS to Version 4, release 6.
• At least one available PCI 32-bit or 64-bit bus master expansion
slot.
• At least 16 MB of RAM for Windows 98 or Windows Me; at least
32 MB of RAM for Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Note that
308 KB (60 Hz) or 443 KB (50 Hz) are required to store each
frame.
• A PCI graphics card with a 256-color (8-bit) or 65,536-color
(16-bit) palette. A DDI-compatible, PCI bus graphics card is
recommended for real-time display.
• An image input source with appropriate cabling.
• At least one CD-ROM drive.
•Aharddisk.
• Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.

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Installing the Software
To install the DT3155 software, perform the following procedure:
1. Insert the Imaging OMNI CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start from the Task Bar, then click Run.
The Run dialog box appears.
3. In the Command Line edit box, enter x:\LAUNCH.EXE (where x
is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
4. Click OK.
The Imaging OMNI CD splash screen appears.
5. Click Install Products.
6. Click Mach I Series.
7. Click Device Drivers.
8. Click DT3155, then click Next.
If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, the installation
instructions are displayed. If you are using Windows 98 or Windows
Me, the files are copied.
9. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click Print to
print the installation instructions, or go to the next section to
install and print the DT3155 documentation.
10. Click Main Menu, then click Exit.

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Installing the DT3155 Documentation
If you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me and installed the
DT3155 device driver, the DT3155 documentation is automatically
copied to your hard drive. Refer to the next section for information on
viewing these documents.
If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, perform the
following steps to install the DT3155 documentation:
1. Insert the Imaging OMNI CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start from the Task Bar, then click Run.
The Run dialog box appears.
3. In the Command Line edit box, enter x:\LAUNCH.EXE (where x
is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
4. Click OK.
The Imaging OMNI CD splash screen appears.
5. Click Install Products.
6. Click Mach I Series.
7. Click Documentation.
8. Click Getting Started.
9. Click DT3155.
10. Browse to the directory in which to copy the manual on your
hard disk, the click Next.
The manual is copied to your hard disk.
11. Click OK.
12. Click Back.
13. Click User’s Manual.
14. Click DT3155.

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15. Browse to the directory in which to copy the manual on your
hard disk, the click Next.
The manual is copied to your hard disk.
16. Click OK.
17. Click Main Menu, then click Exit.
Refer to the next section for information on viewing these documents.