Matrox Rapixo CL Pro Assembly Instructions

Matrox® Rapixo CL Pro
Installation and Hardware Reference
Manual no. Y11522-101-0100
August 7, 2020

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Acquisition with Matrox Rapixo CL Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General acquisition features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Processing capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
On-board memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Data transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Documentation conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Essentials to get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Inspecting the Matrox Rapixo CL Pro package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Standard items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Available separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Handling components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 2: Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing your Matrox Rapixo CL Pro board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing the cable adapter bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting video sources to Matrox Rapixo CL Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Camera Link cables longer than 7 meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 3: Using multiple Matrox Rapixo CL Pro boards . . . . . 29
Installation of multiple boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Simultaneous image capture from different boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Chapter 4: Matrox Rapixo CL Pro
hardware reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro hardware reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Supported video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Demultiplexers to support time-multiplexed video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
UARTs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Acquisition Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Auxiliary signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Camera control and auxiliary signals for Matrox Rapixo CL Pro DB/QB . . . . 41
Camera control and auxiliary signals for Matrox Rapixo CL Pro SF/DF . . . . . 45
Specifications of the auxiliary signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Quadrature decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
User signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
On-board memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Data conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Processing FPGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Possible processing operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Host interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix A: Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Appendix B: Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Board summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Global information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Technical features of Matrox Rapixo CL Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Dimensions and environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Connectors on Matrox Rapixo CL Pro boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Camera Link video input connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
External auxiliary I/O connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
LEDs on Matrox Rapixo CL Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
PoCL LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Board status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Appendix C: Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
UART copyright information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Appendix D: Listing of Matrox Rapixo CL Pro boards . . . . . . . . 89
Key feature changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Index
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Compliance Statement
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance Statement
EU Notice (European Union)
Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Limited warranty

Chapter
1
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter briefly describes the features of the
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro boards, as well as the software that
can be used with the boards.

8 Chapter 1: Introduction
Acquisition with Matrox Rapixo CL Pro
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro is a high-performance PCIe frame grabber that acquires
images from video sources compliant with the Camera Link 2.1 specification (or
earlier). Matrox Rapixo CL Pro also comes with FPGA-based processing-offload
capabilities (a Processing FPGA).
There are four versions of Matrox Rapixo CL Pro: Matrox Rapixo CL Pro SF,
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro DF, Matrox Rapixo CL Pro DB, and
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro QB. Matrox Rapixo CL Pro DB and QB support
acquisition from Camera Link video sources in Base configuration; DB supports
simultaneous acquisition from two of these video sources and QB supports four
simultaneously. Matrox Rapixo CL Pro SF and DF support acquisition from
Camera Link video sources in Medium, Full, 72-bit, or 80-bit configuration; SF
supports acquisition from one of these video sources and DF supports two
simultaneously.
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro supports power-over-Camera Link (PoCL) compliant
video sources and Camera Link frequencies of 20 MHz to 85 MHz.

Acquisition with Matrox Rapixo CL Pro 9
Host e busx8 2.xPCI
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro /DB QB
4/sGB
full duplex
MIL license
fingerprint
and
Supplemental MIL
license storage
14.4 /sGB
Acquisition memory
(3 )DDR SDRAM
4GB
Memory
controller
Data
Clock
CC (4)
UART
Data
Clock
CC (4)
UART
Opto Aux In (2)
Optional CL Pro
bracketadapter
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro
eQB expansion modul 1
LVDS Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux Out (1)
TTL Aux I/Os (3)
12.8 /sGB
Transfer
units
Processing
units
Color space
converter
and image
formatter
Bayer
decoder
DMA Write DMA Read
Acquisition
controller
LUTs
Auxiliary I/O
interface
Camera Link
Connector
with PoCL
Camera Link
Connector
with PoCL
Data
Clock
CC (4)
UART
Data
Clock
CC (4)
UART
Camera Link
Connector
with PoCL
Camera Link
Connector
with PoCL
Opto Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux Out (1)
TTL Aux I/Os (3)
Auxiliary I/O
interface
Opto Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux Out (1)
TTL Aux I/Os (3)
Auxiliary I/O
interface
Opto Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux Out (1)
TTL Aux I/Os (3)
Auxiliary I/O
interface
Processing FPGA
(customizable blocks)*
1Note that, without the expansion module, this is a flow diagram of Matrox Ra CL DB. With the expansion module, this is a flowpixo Pro
diagram of Matrox Ra CL QB. CL DB is not upgradable to CL QB; the CL B does not have the required connectorpixo Pro Pro Pro Pro D
for the CL QB module.Pro
* Note that this block represents only the customizable processing block of the on-board FPGA. Other functionality in this diagram is also
implemented using the FPGA.
3.2 /sGB 3.2 /sGB
PSG 0
PSG 1
PSG 2
PSG 3

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General acquisition features
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro supports frame-scan (area-scan) and line-scan,
monochrome and color video sources. The color video sources can be RGB video
sources or video sources with a Bayer color filter. Matrox Rapixo CL Pro can
decode Bayer color-encoded images and perform color space conversions while
transferring the image to the Host.
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro /DFSF
Opto Aux In (2)
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro
DF eexpansion modul 1
LVDS Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux Out (1)
TTL Aux I/Os (3) Acquisition
controller LUTs
Auxiliary I/O
interface
Data
Clock
Camera Link
Connector
with PoCL
Data
Clock
CC (4)
UART
Data
Clock
Camera Link
Connector
with PoCL
Camera Link
Connector
with PoCL
PSG 0
PSG 1
Data
Clock
Camera Link
Connector
with PoCL
CC(4)
UART
Opto Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux Out (1)
TTL Aux I/Os (3)
Auxiliary I/O
interface
Host e busx8 2.xPCI
4/sGB
full duplex
Optional CL Pro
bracketadapter
Opto Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux Out (1)
TTL Aux I/Os (3)
Auxiliary I/O
interface
Opto Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux In (2)
LVDS Aux Out (1)
TTL Aux I/Os (3)
Auxiliary I/O
interface
1
Note that, without the expansion module, this is a flow diagram of Matrox Ra CL DB. With the expansion module, this is a flowpixo Pro
diagram of Matrox Ra CL QB. CL DB is not upgradable to CL QB; the CL B does not have the required connectorpixo Pro Pro Pro Pro D
for the CL QB module.Pro
* Note that this block represents only the customizable processing block of the on-board FPGA. Other functionality in this diagram is also
implemented using the FPGA.
MIL license
fingerprint
and
Supplemental MIL
license storage
14.4 /sGB
Acquisition memory
(3 )DDR SDRAM
4GB
Memory
controller
12.8 /sGB
Color space
converter
and image
formatter
Bayer
decoder
DMA Write DMA Read
3.2 /sGB 3.2 /sGB
Transfer
units
Processing
units
Processing FPGA
(customizable blocks)*

Acquisition with Matrox Rapixo CL Pro 11
Processing capabilities
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro features an on-board real-time processing FPGA device
(Processing FPGA), which can be configured to offload and even accelerate the
most compute-intensive part of typical image processing applications, without
generating additional data traffic within the host computer (Host).
Processing FPGA The Processing FPGA on Matrox Rapixo CL Pro is a highly customizable Xilinx
Kintex 7 FPGA
*
. The operations performed on-board are controlled using the
Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) application-development software. Using MIL,
the processing units (PUs) of an FPGA configuration can be rearrangedto perform
the operations in the required sequence, without having to necessarily generate a
new FPGA configuration. You would typically use standard Matrox FPGA
configurations. You can also chose to implement processing on your own, using
the Matrox FPGA Development Kit (FDK) and C++, or you can employ Matrox’s
FPGA design services to generate an application-specific FPGA configuration.
Before the Processing FPGA can process grabbed images, they must be stored in
on-board memory. If images stored in Host memory are required, they can be
streamed directly to the Processing FPGA for processing. Images and other data
resulting from processing can be stored in on-board memory or streamed to the
Host.
Additional functionality
In addition to the core video capture capabilities, Matrox Rapixo CL Pro
incorporates a variety of features to simplify overall system integration. These
features include:
•Color space converter and image formatter. This can convert data as it is being
transferred to the Host. It can convert 8- or 16-bit monochrome or 24- or 48-bit
packed BGR data to monochrome, packed BGR, packed BGRa, planar RGB, or
YUV (YUYV) format. In addition, it can flip or subsample data sent to the Host.
•Bayer decoder. This can convert Bayer-encoded data to RGB using an average
demosaicing algorithm. The following Bayer patterns are supported: GRBG,
GBRG, BGGR, and RGGB.
*. The Processing FPGA also includes implementation for other functionality on the
board, and is not used for processing only.

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•Auxiliary, multi-purpose signals. These are non-video signals that can support
one or more functionalities (for example, trigger input, rotary/linear encoder
input, or timer output), depending on the auxiliary signal.
•Integrated quadrature decoders. These can decode input received from a rotary
or linear encoder with quadrature output.
•Programmable lookup tables (LUTs). These allow Matrox Rapixo CL Pro to map
data to precalculated values, before it is stored in memory.
• Matrox Rapixo CL Pro can provide 4.8 W of power per Camera Link connector
to any device that supports power-over Camera Link (PoCL). This means that it
can provide 4.8 W to a Base camera, or 9.6 W to a Medium or Full camera.
On-board memory
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro is equipped with 4 Gbytes of DDR3 SDRAM on-board
memory. This memory is accessed through the memory interface, and is used to
store acquired images. The memory controller has multiple input ports, and it has
a maximum data transfer rate of 14.4 Gbytes/sec.
Data transfer
Your Matrox Rapixo CL Pro can send data to the Host at a maximum theoretical
transfer rate of 4.0 Gbytes/sec. Optimum conditions for high speed transfer
include using the board in a PCIe 2.x slot with 8 active lanes, using a 256-byte
payload. DMA write performance is chipset and computer dependent, and is
slightly affected by the image size and alignment in Host memory (frame start
address and line pitch).
To measure the effective available bandwidth of the PCIe slot in your computer
with your Matrox Rapixo CL Pro board, Matrox provides the Rapixo CL Bench
tool. These tools are integrated in the MILConfig utility, which is shipped with
software that supports Matrox Rapixo CL Pro (for example, MIL).
Documentation conventions
ThismanualreferstoallMatrox Rapixo CL ProboardsasMatrox Rapixo CL Pro.
When necessary, this manual distinguishes between the boards using their full
names. Also note that, when the term Host is used in this manual, it refers to the
host computer.

Software 13
Software
To operate your Matrox Rapixo CL Pro, you can use one or more Matrox Imaging
software products that supports the board. These are the Matrox Imaging Library
(MIL) and its derivatives (for example, MIL-Lite and Matrox Intellicam). All
Matrox software is supported under Windows; MIL is also supported under Linux
when using Matrox Rapixo CL Pro. Consult your software manual for supported
versions of these operating systems.
MIL MIL is a high-level programming library with an extensive set of optimized
functions for image capture, processing, analysis, transfer, compression, display,
and archiving. Image processing operations include point-to-point, statistical,
spatial filtering, morphological, geometric transformation, and FFT operations.
Analysis operations support camera calibration, are performed with sub-pixel
accuracy, and include pattern recognition (normalized grayscale correlation and
Geometric Model Finder), blob analysis, edge extraction and analysis,
measurement, image registration, metrology, character recognition
(template-based and for both normal and dot-matrix text, feature-based), code
reading and verification (1D, 2D and composite code types), bead (continuous
strips of material) inspection, 3D reconstruction, 3D processing, 3D analysis,
classification, and color analysis.
MIL applications are easily ported to new Matrox hardware platforms and can be
designed to take advantage of multi-processing and multi-threading
environments.
MIL-Lite MIL-Lite is a subset of MIL. It includes all the MIL functions for image
acquisition, transfer, display control, and archiving. It also allows you to perform
processing operations that are typically useful to pre-process grabbed images.
Matrox Intellicam Matrox Intellicam is an interactive Windows program that allows for fast video
source interfacing and provides interactive access to all the acquisition features of
your Matrox board.Matrox Intellicam also has the ability to create custom digitizer
configuration format (DCF) files, which MIL and its derivatives use to interface
with specific non-standard video sources. Matrox Intellicam is included with all
Matrox Imaging software products.

14 Chapter 1: Introduction
Essentials to get started
To begin using your Matrox Rapixo CL Pro, you must have a computer with the
following:
• An available conventional x8 (or x16) PCIe 2.x or 3.x slot
*
.
• Processor with an Intel 32-bit or 64-bit architecture, or equivalent.
• A relatively up-to-date PCIe chipset. A chipset that supports the PCIe 2.x standard
is preferable. The list of platforms that are known to be compatible with
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro is available on the Matrox website, under the board’s PC
compatibility list.
• MIL or one of its derivatives. This software should be installed after you install
your board.
Matrox does not guarantee compatibility with all computers that have the above
specifications. Please consult with your local Matrox Imaging representative, local
Matrox Imaging sales office, the Matrox web site, or the Matrox Imaging
Customer Support Group at headquarters before using a specific computer.
Consult your software package for other computer requirements (for example,
operating system and memory requirements).
*. Note that you can also install Matrox Rapixo CL Pro in a x4 PCIe slot that has a
mechanical x8 connector; however, the maximum transfer rate between
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro and the Host is reduced by 50%.

Inspecting the Matrox Rapixo CL Pro package 15
Inspecting the Matrox Rapixo CL Pro
package
You should check the contents of your Matrox Rapixo CL Pro package when you
first open it. If something is missing or damaged, contact your Matrox
representative.
Standard items
You should receive the following items:
•TheMatroxRapixoCLProboard.
Matrox Ra /pixo CL Pro DF QB
Matrox R /apixo CL Pro SF DB

16 Chapter 1: Introduction
• A HD-15 cable adapter bracket, equipped with two HD-15 auxiliary I/O
connectors.
Available separately
You might have also ordered one or more of the following:
• MIL or MIL-Lite. Matrox Intellicam is included with both of these software
packages.
Handling components
The electronic circuits in your computer and the circuits on your
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro are sensitive to static electricity and surges. Improper
handling can seriously damage the circuits. Be sure to drain static electricity from
your body by touching a metal fixture (or ground) before you touch any electronic
component. In addition, do not let your clothing come in contact with the circuit
boards or components.
Warning Before you add or remove devices from your computer, always turn off the power
to your computer and all peripherals.

Installation 17
Installation
The installation procedure consists of the following steps:
1. Complete the hardware installation procedure described in Chapter 2: Hardware
installation.
2. Complete the software installation procedure described in the documentation
accompanying your software package.
More information For information on using multiple Matrox Rapixo CL Pro boards, refer to Chapter
3: Using multiple Matrox Rapixo CL Pro boards.
For in-depth hardware information, refer to Chapter 4: Matrox Rapixo CL Pro
hardware reference; whereas for a summary of this information, as well as
environmental and electrical specifications, and connector pinout descriptions,
see Appendix B: Technical information.
This manual occasionally makes reference to a MIL-Lite function. However,
anything that can be accomplished with MIL-Lite can also be accomplished with
MIL.
Need help? If you experience problems during installation or while using this product, refer
to the support page on the Matrox Imaging web site:
www.matrox.com/imaging/support. This page provides answers to frequently
asked questions, as well as offers registered customers additional ways of obtaining
support.
If your question is not addressed and you are currently registered with the MIL
maintenance program, you can contact technical support. To do so, you should
first complete and submit the online Technical Support Request Form, accessible
from the above-mentioned page. Once the information is submitted, a Matrox
support agent will contact you shortly thereafter by email or phone, depending
on the problem.

18 Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter
2
Chapter 2: Hardware
installation
This chapter explains how to install your
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro board in your computer.

20 Chapter 2: Hardware installation
Installing your Matrox Rapixo CL Pro board
Before you install your Matrox Rapixo CL Pro board, some precautionary
measures must be taken. Turn off the power to your computer and its peripherals,
and drain static electricity from your body (by touching a metal part of the
computer chassis).
Important ❖Note that your board should be installed before you install your software.
Proceed with the following steps to install your board:
1. Remove the cover from your computer; refer to your computer’s documentation
for instructions.
2. Check that you have an empty x8 (or x16) PCIe slot in which to install your
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro
*
. Note that a PCIe 2.x slot and above will ensure the fastest
possible transfer of data to the Host.
*. Note that you can also install Matrox Rapixo CL Pro in a x4 PCIe slot that has a
mechanical x8 connector; however, the maximum transfer rate between
Matrox Rapixo CL Pro and the Host is reduced by 50%.
x16 PCIe
32-bit PCI slot
x8 PCIe (open back)
x1 PCIe (open back)
x4 PCIe (open back)