Kaya Instruments Predator II CoaXPress User manual

Frame Grabber and Simulator
Hardware Reference & Installation Guide
May 2020
-
Rev 1.0
Sky Blue Microsystems GmbH
Geisenhausenerstr. 18
81379 Munich, Germany
[phone], [email protected]
www.skyblue.de
In Great Britain:
Zerif Technologies Ltd.
Winnington House, 2 Woodberry Grove
Finchley, London N12 0DR
[phone], [email protected]
www.zerif.co.uk
International Distributors

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Figures and Tables.............................................................................................................................................2
1.1 List of figures.............................................................................................................................................2
1.2 List of tables..............................................................................................................................................2
2 Revision history .................................................................................................................................................3
3 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Safety precautions ....................................................................................................................................4
3.2 Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................5
4 Document Scope ...............................................................................................................................................6
5 Card Overview...................................................................................................................................................7
5.2 Chameleon II Connectors and LEDs Layout...............................................................................................7
5.3 Komodo II CoaXPress Connectors and LEDs Layout..................................................................................8
5.4 Komodo II CLHS Connectors and LEDs Layout...........................................................................................8
6 PCIe Working Modes .........................................................................................................................................9
7 Card LEDs ........................................................................................................................................................10
7.1.1 Connector LEDs...............................................................................................................................10
7.1.2 Board Status LEDs ...........................................................................................................................10
8 CoaXPress Cables.............................................................................................................................................11
9 General Purpose Input Output.........................................................................................................................12
9.1 GPIO Connectors.....................................................................................................................................12
9.2 GPIO Pinout.............................................................................................................................................12
9.3 GPIO Output / Input................................................................................................................................13
9.3.1 LVDS Inputs.....................................................................................................................................13
9.3.2 LVDS Outputs ..................................................................................................................................13
9.3.3 TTL Inputs/Outputs .........................................................................................................................14
9.3.4 LTTL Inputs/Outputs........................................................................................................................14
9.3.5 Isolated Input..................................................................................................................................15
9.3.6 Isolated Output...............................................................................................................................16
10 Mechanical Specifications................................................................................................................................17
10.1 Mechanical Drawings..............................................................................................................................17
10.1.1 Predator II CoaXPress Mechanical Drawing ....................................................................................17
10.1.2 Chameleon II CoaXPress / Komodo II CoaXPress Mechanical Drawing ...........................................17
10.1.3 Komodo II CLHS Mechanical Drawing .............................................................................................18
10.2 Weight & Environmental Conditions.......................................................................................................19
11 Power Specification.........................................................................................................................................20
11.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ....................................................................................................................20
12 Installation & Configuration.............................................................................................................................21
12.1 Installation Instructions...........................................................................................................................21
12.2 CoaXPress Cards......................................................................................................................................21
12.2.1 Installing and Removing Micro-BNC Cables ....................................................................................21
12.3 CLHS Cards ..............................................................................................................................................23
12.3.1 Installing & Removing SFP+ Modules..............................................................................................23
12.3.2 Precautions .....................................................................................................................................23
12.3.3 Installing the SFP+ Module..............................................................................................................23
12.3.4 Connecting the Interface Cable to the SFP+ Module......................................................................24
12.3.5 Removing the SFP+ Module............................................................................................................25
12.4 Camera Connection Topologies ..............................................................................................................25

Page no. 2 | Figures and Tables
1Figures and Tables
1.1 List of figures
Figure 1 –Predator II connector topology ................................................................................................................7
Figure 2 –Chameleon II connector topology............................................................................................................7
Figure 3 –Komodo II CoaXPress connector topology ...............................................................................................8
Figure 4 –Komodo II CLHS connector topology........................................................................................................8
Figure 5 –GPIO connector schematics ...................................................................................................................12
Figure 6 –LVDS inputs schematics..........................................................................................................................13
Figure 7 –LVDS inputs schematics..........................................................................................................................13
Figure 8 –LVDS inputs/outputs schematics............................................................................................................14
Figure 9 –LVDS inputs/outputs schematics............................................................................................................14
Figure 10 –Isolated input schematics.....................................................................................................................15
Figure 11 –Isolated output schematics ..................................................................................................................16
Figure 12 –Pushing the Micro-BNC connector into place ......................................................................................22
Figure 13 –Twisting the connector and securing it in position...............................................................................22
Figure 14 –SFP+ Module Installation......................................................................................................................24
Figure 15 –Interface connecting to the SFP+ Module............................................................................................24
Figure 16 –Removing the SFP+ Module .................................................................................................................25
Figure 17 –Single camera topology........................................................................................................................25
Figure 18 –Dual camera topology ..........................................................................................................................25
Figure 19 –Quad camera topology.........................................................................................................................25
1.2 List of tables
Table 1 –Revision History.........................................................................................................................................3
Table 2 –PCIe working modes ..................................................................................................................................9
Table 3 –Connector indicator lamp states .............................................................................................................10
Table 4 –Connector indication lamp timings..........................................................................................................10
Table 5 –Status indicator lamp states ....................................................................................................................10
Table 6 –Typical link performance .........................................................................................................................11
Table 7 –GPIO connectors part numbers...............................................................................................................12
Table 8 –GPIO connector pinout............................................................................................................................12
Table 8 –LVDS inputs DC characteristics ................................................................................................................13
Table 9 –LVDS inputs DC & AC characteristics .......................................................................................................13
Table 10 –LVDS outputs DC characteristics............................................................................................................13
Table 11 –LVDS outputs AC characteristics............................................................................................................13
Table 12 –TTL inputs/outputs DC characteristics...................................................................................................14
Table 13 –TTL inputs/outputs AC characteristics ...................................................................................................14
Table 14 –LTTL inputs/outputs DC characteristics .................................................................................................14
Table 15 –LTTL inputs/outputs AC characteristics .................................................................................................15
Table 16 –Isolated input DC characteristics ...........................................................................................................15
Table 17 –Isolated input AC characteristics ...........................................................................................................15
Table 18 –Isolated output DC characteristics.........................................................................................................16
Table 19 –Isolated output AC characteristics.........................................................................................................16
Table 21 –Card’s weight.........................................................................................................................................19
Table 22 –Absolute maximum temperature ratings ..............................................................................................19
Table 23 –Absolute maximum electrical ratings ....................................................................................................20
Table 24 –Absolute maximum ratings for GPIO .....................................................................................................20

Page no. 3 | Revision history
2Revision history
Table 1 –Revision History
Version
Date
Notes
1.0
.0.20
Initial release
Sky Blue Microsystems GmbH
Geisenhausenerstr. 18
81379 Munich, Germany
[phone], [email protected]
www.skyblue.de
In Great Britain:
Zerif Technologies Ltd.
Winnington House, 2 Woodberry Grove
Finchley, London N12 0DR
[phone], [email protected]
www.zerif.co.uk
International Distributors

Page no. 4 | Introduction
3Introduction
3.1 Safety precautions
With your card in hand, please take the time to read through the precautions listed below in order to prevent
preventable and unnecessary injuries and damage to you, other personnel or property. Read these safety
instructions carefully prior to your first use of the product, as these precautions contain safety instructions that
must be observed. Be sure to follow this manual in order to prevent misuse of product.
Caution! Read Carefully and do not disregard these instructions.
In the event of a failure, disconnect the power supply
Disconnect the power supply immediately and contact our sales personnel for repair. Continuing to use the product in
this state may result in a fire or electric shock.
If an unpleasant smell or smoking occurs, disconnect the power supply.
Disconnect the power supply immediately! Continuing to use the product in this state may result in a fire or electric
shock. After verifying that no smoking is observed, contact our sales personnel for repair.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
This may result in a fire or electric shock due to a circuit shortage or heat generation. Contact our sales personnel prior
to inspection, modification or repair.
Do not place the product on unstable surfaces.
Otherwise, it may drop or fall, resulting in injury to persons or the camera.
Do not use the product if dropped or damaged.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not touch the product with metallic objects.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not place the product in dusty or humid environments, nor where water may splash.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not wet the product or touch it with wet hands.
Otherwise, the product may fail or it may cause a fire, smoking or electric shock.
Do not touch the gold-plated sections of the connectors on the product.
Otherwise, the surface of the connector may be contaminated by sweat or skin-oil, resulting in contact failure of a
connector, malfunction, fire or electric shock due to static electricity discharge.
Do not use or place the product in the following locations.
Unventilated areas such as closets or bookshelves.
Near oils, smoke or steam.
Next to heat sources.
A closed (and not running) car where the temperature becomes high.
Static electricity replete locations
Near water or chemicals.
Otherwise, a fire, electric shock, accident or deformation may occur due to a short circuit or heat generation.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
Be sure to discharge static electricity from body before touching any sensitive electronic components.
The electronic circuits in your computer and the circuits on the Iron camera and the Predator II board are sensitive to
static electricity and surges. Improper handling may seriously damage the circuits. In addition, do not let your clothing
come in contact with the circuit boards or components. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

Page no. 5 | Introduction
3.2 Disclaimer
KAYA Instruments will assume no responsibility for any damage that may ensue by the use of this product for any
purpose other than intended, as previously stated. Without detracting from what was previously written, please
be advised that the company will take no responsibility for any damages caused by:
Earthquake, thunderstrike, natural disasters, fire caused by use beyond our control, wilful and/or accidental
misuse and/or use under other abnormal and/or unreasonable conditions.
Secondary damages caused by the use of this product or its unusable state (business interruption or others).
Use of this product in any manner that contradicts this manual or malfunctions that may occur due to
connection to other devices. Damage to this product that is out of our control or failure due to modification
Accidents and/or third parties that may be involved.
Additionally, KAYA Instruments assumes no responsibility or liability for:
Erasure or corruption of data caused by the use of this product.
Any consequences or other abnormalities following the use of this product
Repairs to this product are carried out by replacing it on a chargeable basis and not by repairing the faulty device.
Non-chargeable replacement is offered for initial failure, as long as it is reported no later then two weeks post
delivery of the product.

Page no. 6 | Document Scope
4Document Scope
This document is meant to serve as a hardware reference and installation guide for KAYA’s second generation
frame grabbers: the Predator II CoaXPress, Komodo II CoaXPress, Komodo II CLHS and Chameleon II.
The guide consists of 8 chapters split into two main parts: the first (chapters 5 through 11) refers to the hardware
of the cards and includes an overview and interface layouts, PCIe working modes, LED sates, GPIO connectors and
pinout, mechanical drawings, environmental conditions and electrical specifications. The second part refers to the
installation and set-up process for each of the cards.

Page no. 7 | Card Overview
5Card Overview
5.1 Predator II CoaXPress Connectors and LEDs Layout
Figure 1 –Predator II connector topology
5.2 Chameleon II Connectors and LEDs Layout
Figure 2 –Chameleon II connector topology

Page no. 8 | Card Overview
5.3 Komodo II CoaXPress Connectors and LEDs Layout
Figure 3 –Komodo II CoaXPress connector topology
5.4 Komodo II CLHS Connectors and LEDs Layout
Figure 4 –Komodo II CLHS connector topology

Page no. 9 | PCIe Working Modes
6PCIe Working Modes
Newest PCIe generations supported and maximal bandwidth for each card are listed in the following table:
Card
Newest Supported PCIe Generation
Maximal Bandwidth (Newest PCIe Generation)
Predator II CoaXPress
Gen 2.4, up to 4 lanes
12 [Gbps]
Chameleon II CoaXPress
Gen 3, up to 8 lanes
40 [Gbps]
Komodo II CoaXPress
Gen 3, up to 8 lanes
55 [Gbps]
Komodo II CLHS
Gen 3, up to 8 lanes
55 [Gbps]
Table 2 –PCIe working modes

Page no. 10 | Card LEDs
7Card LEDs
7.1.1 Connector LEDs
The bi-color LEDs behave according to definition in section 5.4 of the CoaXPress standard. Color-coded indication
along with exact timing for each indicator are shown in the following tables:
LED state
Indication
Solid green
Camera is connected, no data being transferred
Fast flash green
Camera is connected, data is being transferred
Fast flash alternate green / orange
Connection detection in progress, PoCXP active
Slow flash alternate green / orange
Connection test packets being sent
Solid orange
System is not initialized
Slow pulse orange
Camera connected. Waiting for trigger event
Fast flash orange
Connection detection in progress, PoCXP not in use
Slow pulse red
No camera is connected
Solid red
PoCXP over-current
Table 3 –Connector indicator lamp states
Indication
Timing
Fast flash
12.5Hz (20ms on, 60ms off)
Slow flash
0.5Hz (1s on, 1s off)
Slow pulse
1Hz (200ms on, 800ms off)
Table 4 –Connector indication lamp timings
7.1.2 Board Status LEDs
LED
Description
0
Alive led. Blinks when the board receives clock from PCIe
1
PCIe L0 state. When lit, indicates that the PCIe interface is powered up at active state.
2
Maximum supported PCIe gen indicator. When lit indicates that PCIe is working as Gen3 (2.4 for the Predator II
CoaXPress) When not lit the boards works either as PCIe Gen1 or Gen2 (or just PCIe Gen1 for the Predator II
CoaXPress).
3
Lane's indicator. When lit, indicates that all PCIe lanes are up. If not lit, one or four lanes are up (only one for the
Predator II CoaXPress).
Table 5 –Status indicator lamp states

Page no. 11 | CoaXPress Cables
8CoaXPress Cables
CoaXPress is a new digital transmission standard that allows high speed data from a
device, such as a camera, to be transferred to a host, such as a frame grabber. Each
CoaXPress link supports up to 12.5 Gbps data rates, along with device power up to
13W and device control at up to 30 Mbps –all on a single coax cable. For very fast
devices, the links can be aggregated to provide multiples of the single coax
bandwidth. Long cable lengths are supported –up to 30 meters at 12.5Gbps and
over 100 meters at 3.125 Gbps.
Table 6 gives an overview of typical link performance at room temperature for the
link between two FMX II CoaXPress boards, using the downlink channel, uplink
channel and power transmission simultaneously.
BELDEN
Name
Belden 7731A
Belden 1694A
Belden 1505A
Belden 1505F
Belden 1855A
Type
Long Distance
Industry Standard
Compromise
Coax
Flexible
Thinnest cable
Diameter
(mm)
10.3
6.99
5.94
6.15
4.03
1.25 Gbps
(m)
194
130
107
80
55
2.5 Gbps
(m)
162
110
94
66
55
3.125 Gbps
(m)
147
100
86
60
55
5.0 Gbps
(m)
87
60
52
35
38
6.25 Gbps
(m)
58
40
35
23
25
10 Gbps
(m)
TBD
40
TBD
TBD
TBD
12 Gbps
(m)
TBD
30
TBD
TBD
TBD
Length
GEPCO
Name
Gepco VHD1100
Gepco VSD2001
Gepco VPM2000
Gepco VHD2000M
Gepco VDM230
Type
Long Distance
Industry Standard
Compromise Coax
Flexible
Thinnest cable
Diameter
(mm)
10.3
6.91
6.15
6.15
4.16
1.25 Gbps
(m)
212
140
109
81
66
2.5 Gbps
(m)
185
120
94
67
66
3.125 Gbps
(m)
169
110
86
61
62
5.0 Gbps
(m)
102
66
53
36
38
6.25 Gbps
(m)
68
44
35
24
25
10 Gbps
(m)
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
12 Gbps
(m)
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Length
Table 6 –Typical link performance

Page no. 12 | General Purpose Input Output
9General Purpose Input Output
9.1 GPIO Connectors
Our second-generation cards come with one of two possible GPIO connectors: the 26-pin, 3-row D-Sub connector
accessible from the front bracket (Komodo II CoaXPress and Predator I CoaXPress) and the 26-pin, dual row pin
header connector that is located on the PCB itself (Komodo II CLHS and Chameleon II CoaXPress).
Figure 5 –GPIO connector schematics
3-row D-Sub connector (left) and dual row pin header (right)
Connector
Manufacturer’s Part Number
26-pin, 3-row D-Sub
181-026-213R561
26-pin, dual row pin header
CH87262V200
Table 7 –GPIO connectors part numbers
9.2 GPIO Pinout
The pinout for each of these connectors is as described:
Pin
Signal Name
Function
Electrical
Standard
Description
1
LVDS Input 0p
LVDS input
LVDS
Positive signal of LVDS pair
2
LVDS Input 0n
LVDS input
LVDS
Positive signal of LVDS pair
3
LVDS Input 1p
LVDS input
LVDS
Negative signal of LVDS pair
4
LVDS Input 1n
LVDS input
LVDS
Negative signal of LVDS pair
5
LVDS Output 0p
LVDS output
LVDS
Positive signal of LVDS pair
6
LVDS Output 0n
LVDS output
LVDS
Positive signal of LVDS pair
7
LVDS Output 1p
LVDS output
LVDS
Negative signal of LVDS pair
8
LVDS Output 1n
LVDS output
LVDS
Negative signal of LVDS pair
9
Optocoupled Output 0
Opto-Isolated output
Up to 70V
Optically isolated outputs
10
Optocoupled Output 1
Opto-Isolated output
Up to 70V
Optically isolated outputs
11
Optocoupled Output 2
Opto-Isolated output
Up to 70V
Optically isolated outputs
12
Optocoupled Output 3
Opto-Isolated output
Up to 70V
Optically isolated outputs
13
Optocoupled Input 0
Opto-Isolated input
Up to 70V
Optically isolated inputs
14
Optocoupled Input 1
Opto-Isolated input
Up to 70V
Optically isolated inputs
15
Optocoupled Input 2
Opto-Isolated input
Up to 70V
Optically isolated inputs
16
Optocoupled Input 3
Opto-Isolated input
Up to 70V
Optically isolated inputs
17
Optocoupled GND
External GND
Ground signal for opto-isolated signals
on this connector
18
GND
Board GND
Reference ground signal
19
TTL 0
GPIO
TTL (Open-drain)
General Purpose IO
20
TTL 1
GPIO
TTL (Open-drain)
General Purpose IO
21
TTL 2
GPIO
TTL (Open-drain)
General Purpose IO
22
TTL 3
GPIO
TTL (Open-drain)
General Purpose IO
23
LVTTL 0
GPIO
LVTTL
General Purpose IO
24
LVTTL 1
GPIO
LVTTL
General Purpose IO
25
LVTTL 2
GPIO
LVTTL
General Purpose IO
26
LVTTL 3
GPIO
LVTTL
General Purpose IO
Table 8 –GPIO connector pinout

Page no. 13 | General Purpose Input Output
9.3 GPIO Output / Input
9.3.1 LVDS Inputs
IN+
IN-Data In
100 
DS90LV049
Figure 6 –LVDS inputs schematics
DC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Common mode voltage
0.05
3
V
Differential sensitivity
100
mV
Input impedance
100
Ohm
ESD protection
HBM, 1.5 kΩ, 100 pF
7
kV
MM, 0 Ω, 200 pF
250
V
Table 9 –LVDS inputs DC characteristics
AC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Pulse width
50
ns
Pulse rate
0
5
MHz
10%-90% rise/fall time
0.3
1.4
ns
Table 10 –LVDS inputs DC & AC characteristics
9.3.2 LVDS Outputs
OUT+
OUT- Data Out
DS90LV049
Figure 7 –LVDS inputs schematics
DC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Common mode voltage
1.125
1.23
1.375
V
Differential output voltage
250
350
450
mV
Output Short Circuit
Current
-5.8
-9
mA
ESD protection
HBM, 1.5 kΩ, 100 pF
7
kV
MM, 0 Ω, 200 pF
250
V
Table 11 –LVDS outputs DC characteristics
AC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Pulse width
50
ns
Pulse rate
0
5
MHz
10%-90% rise/fall time
0.2
0.4
1
ns
Table 12 –LVDS outputs AC characteristics

Page no. 14 | General Purpose Input Output
9.3.3 TTL Inputs/Outputs
Data In/Out
74LVCH1T45
Direction
IO
5V
10k
Figure 8 –LVDS inputs/outputs schematics
DC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Low-level output current
50
mA
Low-level output voltage
IO = 32 mA
0.55
V
High-level output current
-50
mA
High-level output voltage
IO = -32 mA
3.8
V
Low-level input voltage
1.5
V
High-level input voltage
3.5
V
Absolute maximum input
voltage
-0.5
6.5
V
ESD protection
HBM JESD22-A114F
Class 3A
4
kV
CDM JESD22-C101E
1
kV
Table 13 –TTL inputs/outputs DC characteristics
AC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Pulse width
50
ns
Pulse rate
0
5
MHz
Table 14 –TTL inputs/outputs AC characteristics
9.3.4 LTTL Inputs/Outputs
Data In/Out
74LVCH1T45
Direction
IO
3.3V
10k
Figure 9 –LVDS inputs/outputs schematics
DC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Low-level output current
50
mA
Low-level output voltage
IO = 24 mA
0.55
V
High-level output current
-50
mA
High-level output voltage
IO = -24 mA
2.4
V
Low-level input voltage
0.8
V
High-level input voltage
5
V
Absolute maximum input
voltage
-0.5
6.5
V
ESD protection
HBM JESD22-A114F
Class 3A
4
kV
CDM JESD22-C101E
1
kV
Table 15 –LTTL inputs/outputs DC characteristics

Page no. 15 | General Purpose Input Output
AC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Pulse width
50
ns
Pulse rate
0
5
MHz
Table 16 –LTTL inputs/outputs AC characteristics
9.3.5 Isolated Input
Data In
1k
IN
Isolated GND
MOCD207M
Figure 10 –Isolated input schematics
When input current exceeds the threshold, the input logic state is HIGH.
DC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Input Voltage
-6
50
V
Input current threshold
3
mA
DC Isolation
250
V
AC Isolation
150
VRMS
Table 17 –Isolated input DC characteristics
AC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Pulse width
10
us
Pulse rate
0
5
KHz
Table 18 –Isolated input AC characteristics

Page no. 16 | General Purpose Input Output
9.3.6 Isolated Output
Input
3V OUT
Isolated GND
Figure 11 –Isolated output schematics
When logic state is HIGH the output is in conductive state (switch ON)
DC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Input Voltage
-6
50
V
Input current threshold
3
mA
DC Isolation
250
V
AC Isolation
150
VRMS
Table 19 –Isolated output DC characteristics
AC Characteristics:
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typical
Max
Units
Pulse width
10
us
Pulse rate
0
5
KHz
Table 20 –Isolated output AC characteristics

Page no. 17 | Mechanical Specifications
10 Mechanical Specifications
10.1 Mechanical Drawings
10.1.1 Predator II CoaXPress Mechanical Drawing
10.1.2 Chameleon II CoaXPress / Komodo II CoaXPress Mechanical Drawing

Page no. 18 | Mechanical Specifications
10.1.3 Komodo II CLHS Mechanical Drawing

Page no. 19 | Mechanical Specifications
10.2 Weight & Environmental Conditions
Table no. 21 lists the weight of each card:
Card
Weight
Predator II CoaXPress
~ 130 [gr]
Chameleon II CoaXPress
~ 225 [gr]
Komodo II CoaXPress
~ 225 [gr]
Komodo II CLHS
~ 225 [gr]
Table 21 –Card’s weight
Storage and operating temperature are identical for all four cards:
Specification
Value
Storage temperature
-55°C to 125°C
Operating ambient temperature
0°C to 50°C
Table 22 –Absolute maximum temperature ratings