Pleora Technologies iPort NTx-Pro Installation instructions

NTx-Pro
Hardware Guide

...proven performance

These products are not intended for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably
be expected to result in personal injury. Pleora Technologies Inc. (Pleora) customers using or selling these products for use in such applica-
tions do so at their own risk and agree to indemnify Pleora for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc. All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility
is assumed by Pleora for its use. Pleora reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice. Redistribution of this manual
in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without obtaining prior permission from Pleora.
Document Number: EX001-010-0001, Version 1.0, 10/21/10

Contents
NTx-Pro: iPORT .........................................................................................................................3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Model Numbers .......................................................................................................................................................4
Summary of Features ..............................................................................................................................................5
Related Documents .................................................................................................................................................6
Connector Summary: OEM: NTx-Pro ......................................................................................7
NTx-Pro Connectors and LEDs ...............................................................................................................................8
Overview: Connector Names ...................................................................................................9
User Circuitry Connectors ........................................................................................................................... 9
Ethernet Connector ...............................................................................................................................................10
JTAG Connector ...................................................................................................................................................10
Power Connector ..................................................................................................................................................10
Connector: JTAG: 2x5-pin Header.........................................................................................11
Components .............................................................................................................................................. 11
JTAG Header Layout ............................................................................................................................................11
Connector: J2 JTAG Connector - Detail ................................................................................................................12
Connector: Ethernet................................................................................................................13
Components .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Pinouts ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Connector: Power ...................................................................................................................15
Components .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Pinouts ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Connector: User Circuitry: 2x 50-pin FFC/FPC ....................................................................17
Components .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Pinout Orientation .................................................................................................................................................17
2 x 50-Pin FFC/FPC Layout ...................................................................................................................... 18
Connector Names: J5 Connector - Detail ..............................................................................................................18
Connector Names: J4 Connector - Detail ..............................................................................................................20
Signal Names: (J5) 50-Pin FFC/FPC - Detail ........................................................................................................22
Signal Names: (J4) 50-Pin FFC/FPC - Detail ........................................................................................................23
FPGA Selection Pins .....................................................................................................................................24
Mechanical: OEM: NTx-Pro ....................................................................................................25
Notes for the Circuit Board ....................................................................................................................................28
Pixel Bus Timing .....................................................................................................................29
Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 29
Camera Link Signals ................................................................................................................................. 29
Case 1: FVAL and LVAL are Level-sensitive ........................................................................................................30
Case 2: FVAL and LVAL are Edge-sensitive ........................................................................................................30
Case 3: FVAL is Edge-sensitive and LVAL is Level-sensitive ...............................................................................30
Timing Values for All Cases ..................................................................................................................................31
Serial Port: Bulk Interface: UART, USRT, and I2C ...............................................................33
Bulk Interface: UART ................................................................................................................................ 33
Bulk Interface: USRT ................................................................................................................................ 33
Bulk Interface: I2C ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Read and Write Methods ......................................................................................................................................35
eBUS SDK Suite ............................................................................................................................................35

Serial Port: Standard-Bandwidth: UART...............................................................................37
Signals ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Timing for UART ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Power Requirements...............................................................................................................39
Signal Names ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Input Power Signals ..............................................................................................................................................39
Output Power Signals ...........................................................................................................................................40
Power Consumption ..............................................................................................................................................41
User Circuitry Power .............................................................................................................................................41
Status LEDs: Overview...........................................................................................................43
Location of LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 43
FPGA Configuration LED .......................................................................................................................... 43
Network Activity LED ................................................................................................................................. 44
Network Connection Speed LED .............................................................................................................. 44
FPGA Programming LED .......................................................................................................................... 44
Camera Link Pixel Bus Definitions ........................................................................................45
Pixel Bus Definitions ................................................................................................................................. 45
YUV Color Bit Assignments ..................................................................................................................................46

3
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
NTx-Pro: iPORT
Introduction
Pleora’s iPORT NTx-Pro IP engine is a compact, low-power video transmitter that gives OEMs and
systems integrators a fast, low-risk way to add real-time video connectivity to almost any system or
camera. It is ideal for performance-oriented applications in the military, medical, manufacturing, and
security sectors.
The IP engine efficiently converts video data to IP packets at GigE's full, 1-Gb/s throughput rate. The
packetized video is then sent with low, consistent latency over a GigE network or link to receiving
software or hardware.
The NTx-Pro IP engine complies fully with the GigE Vision®and GenICam™ standards, ensuring
seamless interoperation in multi-vendor deployments.
The IP engine leverages Ethernet’s flexible networking capabilities; for example, multicasting. It can be
connected through one or more switches to a range of other system elements – for example, cameras,
computers, displays, controllers and encoders – in meshed real-time video networks.
A sophisticated on-board PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) allows users to precisely measure,
synchronize, and control the operation of other elements.
In addition to the OEM board, the technology in the NTx-Pro IP engine is available in a comprehensive
IP (intellectual property) package that includes an IP core, the reference design for a board assembly, an
evaluation kit, and expert design review services.
As an element of Pleora’s networked video connectivity solutions, the iPORT NTx-Pro IP engine is
offered with field-proven PC software:
•theeBUSTM-SDK, a feature-rich toolkit that provides the building blocks needed to quickly
and easily design high-performance video applications that consume minimal CPU resources;
and,
•theAutoGEVTM XML generation tool, a unique GenICam XML management utility for
creating GenICam compliant devices.
For more information, visit http://www.pleora.com/products/ntx_pro.php

4 NTx-Pro: iPORT
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Model Numbers
The iPORT NTx-Pro IP engine is offered with the model numbers shown in the illustration below.
PT 01 -PB 0IP 01 -32 B G
NTx-Pro Product Code
Pleora Technologies
Reserved
Speed
01: 1 GigE
Video Interface
PB: Pixel Bus
Protocol
G: GigE Vision Protocol
Package
B: OEM Board
DRAM Memory
32: 32 MBytes
Product Variant
Base Platform
IP: iPORT NTx-Pro
The standard OEM board assembly model for the NTx-Pro IP Engine is identified by part number
PT01-PB0IP01-32BG.

5
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Summary of Features
The table below provides a summary of features and options available in the NTx-Pro IP engine.
NTx-Pro IP Engine Feature Summary
NTx-Pro
Hardware
User Circuitry Interface Pixel Bus
FPGA Altera Cyclone IIIa
EP3C40U484
Image Buffer 16-bit wide
32 MB DDR2 RAM
Persistent Memory 16-bit wide 8 MB parallel FLASH
Inputs/Outputs
GPIO Inputs 4 x 2.5V LVTTL
GPIO Outputs 4 x 2.5V LVTTL
Camera Control Outputs 4 x 3.3V LVTTL/LVCMOS
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Pulse Generators (timers) 4
Rescaler (16-bit) 1
Delayer 1
General Purpose Counters 1
Input Debouncing Yes
Timestamp Generator Yes
Timestamp Trigger Yes
Software Controlled I/O 4
Host Interrupts Yes
Network
Gigabit Ethernet Yes
Zero-loss packet resend Yes
Ethernet Bandwidth 1 Gb/s
Unicast Yes
Multicast Yes
BOOTP Yes
DHCP Yes
Other Features
Serial Ports (UART) 1 x 2.5V LVTTL
1 x 3.3V LVTTL/LVCMOS
Bulk Interface (USRT, UART, I2C) 1 x 2.5V LVTTL
PHY Broadcom BCM5461
Power Connector 2-pin, 0.100” header
Ethernet Connector RJ45 with embedded magnetics
FPGA External Static Memory 16-bit wide 2 MB SRAM
Clock Generator Included
Boundary Scan Chain FPGA and PHY
Frame Grabber
Number of Data Channels 1 (Std)
Up to 4 (Opt)b

6 NTx-Pro: iPORT
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Related Documents
The NTx-Pro Hardware Guide is complemented by these Pleora Technologies publications:
• iPORT Programmable Logic Controller Reference Guide
• iPORT eBUS SDK Quick Start Guide
Video Input LVTTL, LVCMOS
Progressive Scan Yes
Area Scan Yes
Line Scan Yes
Color RGBb
Bayer
YUV 4:2:2
Monochrome Yes
Data Output Formats Grayscale
Bayer
RGB
YUV 4:2:2
Pixel Depth (bits) 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 24
32 (Opt)b
Pixel Clock Min: 1 MHz
Max: 90 MHz
Taps per Data Channel 1
2c
4 (Opt)b
Image Width (pixels)dMin: 8
Default: 640
Max: 16,376
Increment: 8
Image Height (pixels) Min: 1
Default: 480
Max: 16,383
Increment: 1
Windowing Yes
Decimation No
Tap Reconstruction Optionalb
Data Port Mapping Yes
Pixel Shifting Yes
Pixel Inversion Yes
Recording/Playback Yes
a. Refer to the Altera application note AN447 for information about interfacing Altera Cyclone 3 devices with 3.3V/
2.5V LVTTL/LVCMOS I/O systems (http://www.altera.com/literature/an/an447.pdf).
b. NRE or other charges may apply. Contact Pleora Technologies.
d. Default values in the XML file. Other values are possible.
NTx-Pro IP Engine Feature Summary
NTx-Pro

7
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Connector Summary: OEM: NTx-Pro
The connector summary for the NTx-Pro IP Engine is listed below.
Connectors
Connector Name Component ID Link
Ethernet Connector J1 See “Connector: Ethernet” on page 13.
JTAG Connector J2 See “Connector: JTAG: 2x5-pin Header” on
page 11.
Power Connector J3 See “Connector: Power” on page 15.
User Circuitry Connector J4, J5 See “Connector: User Circuitry: 2x 50-pin FFC/
FPC” on page 17.
Connector Summary
Component ID Description Mfr. ID Source Mfr.
J1 CONN RJ45WLED SHLD GR/
GR HORZ
HFJ11-1G11E-L11RL Halo
J3 CONN HDR 2POS VERT .100
TIN
644874-2 Tyco Electronics
J4/J5 CONN FPC/FFC 50POS .5 mm
VERT SMD
FH12-50S-0.5SV(55) Hirose
J2 CONN PRT 5PN DOUBLE-ROW CLP-105-02-G-D Samtec
NOTE!
Mate to Connector Summary
Mate Connector Description Mfr. ID Source Mfr.
Mate to J2 CONN HEADER 10POS DUAL
.05” SMD
FTSH-105-01-l-DV Samtec
Mate to J3 CONN HOUS 2POS .100 W/
RAMP/RIB
22-01-3027 Molex
Mate/Cable to J4/J5
(FFC Camera I/F)
FFC, 50-PIN, 0.5 PITCH,
LENGTH AS REQUIRED
050R50-XXXXB A,
where XXXX is the
length of 0001 to 9999
in mm
Parlexa
a. Compatible with Hirose connector FH12-50S-0.5SV to MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.6: 5-2000 Hz. 7.7 gs.
Source manufacturer, description and identification can vary for each component.
NOTE! The J1 is not specified, but the corresponding cable must be Cat 5e and above.
NOTE! The NTx-Pro IP Engine does not require a crossover cable to adjust the pinout signals to
communicate through a switch, or to a host PC. It adjusts the data rate automatically to
transmit at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps.

8 Connector Summary: OEM: NTx-Pro
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
NTx-Pro Connectors and LEDs
The figure below illustrates the location of the all connectors and LEDs for the NTx-Pro board.
User Circuitry Connectors (J4/J5)
Power Connector (J3)
JTAG Connector (J2)
Ethernet Connector (J1)
Network Connection
Speed LED (J1)
Network Activity
LED (J1)
Power and Firmware
Status LEDs (D2)

9
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Overview: Connector Names
The connectors of the NTx-Pro IP Engine are individually named to simplify identification. The names
identify the primary function of the connectors, but each connector can serve multiple purposes.
User Circuitry Connectors
The NTx-Pro IP Engine contains 2 user circuitry connectors, J4 and J5, that interface directly to the
PCB of the camera head or other external device. Each user circuitry connector contains specialized
pinouts that allow you to integrate your NTx-Pro IP Engine and camera head into a compact, single unit
without the need for bulky video connectors.
The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) I/Os in J4 allow the NTx-Pro IP Engine to control external
machinery, or be controlled by external circuitry. The IP Engine’s PLC is versatile and programmable,
and the potential uses depend on your application.
To learn more about controlling external machinery with the NTx-Pro IP Engine’s PLC, see the iPORT
Programmable Logic Controller Reference Guide.
Two 50-Pin FPC connectors provide a different set of functions for each connector.
Connector J5 has these features and functions:
• 3.3V supply
• 3.3V pixel bus interface
• 33.333 MHz system clock and power-on-reset (POR); sourced by the NTx-Pro
• 2 FPGA load selection input signals
• Ground pins
Connector J4 has these features and functions:
• 2.5V supply
• 2.5V GPIOs
• 2 FPGA clock buffer inputs
• Serial communication interfaces
• VIN filtered power pins
• Ground pins
• 3.3V supply

10 Overview: Connector Names
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Ethernet Connector
The Ethernet connector allows the NTx-Pro IP Engine and host PC to communicate over Ethernet. The
host PC sends the IP Engine commands; the IP Engine streams images and responds to the commands.
All network traffic is based on standard Ethernet protocols.
JTAG Connector
This connector is used in conjunction with the IP Offering of the NTx-Pro; it serves for an alternative
configuration of the FPGA, debugging purposes and boundary scan tests.
Power Connector
The power connector receives 5V to 16V of unfiltered DC input.
NOTE! The NTx-Pro power circuitry is most efficient with 5V unfiltered DC input.

11
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Connector: JTAG: 2x5-pin Header
The JTAG connector components, layout, and pinout for the NTx-Pro IP Engine are presented below.
Components
Connector Components
Part Description Part Number
5-pin double row header; 0.050”/1.27 mm pitch Samtec
CLP-105-02-G-D
JTAG Header Layout
The JTAG header layout indicating the JTAG receptacle pin orientation is shown in the figure below.
J4 J5
FPC Connectors
JTAG Header
10-Pin Receptacle
NTx-Pro Board (Top)
2
19
10
RJ45
Connector

12 Connector: JTAG: 2x5-pin Header
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Connector: J2 JTAG Connector - Detail
The table below contains detailed descriptions of the connector pinout and signal names for the J2
JTAG connector.
Connector Pinouts: J2 JTAG Header
Pin Name Function Type Note
12.5V Power Power Output
2GND Ground Ground
3TDI Test Data In JTAG Test Data Input;
1Kohm Pull-up
resistor.
4TDO Test Data Out JTAG Test Data Output
5TMS Test Mode Select JTAG Test Mode Select; 1
Kohm Pull-up
resistor. Tap Select
Input (TAP Con-
troller)
6TCK Test Clock JTAG Test Clock Input; 1
Kohm Pull-down
resistor. Synchro-
nizes with TDI,
TDO and TMS
7UART_TX Tx Data UART Reserved
8UART_RX Rx Data UART Reserved
9GND Ground Ground
10 3.3V Power Power Output

13
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Connector: Ethernet
The NTx-Pro IP Engine is capable of transmitting data at 1 Gbps over distances up to 100 m (328 feet).
The NTx-Pro IP Engine adjusts the data rate automatically to transmit at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or
1 Gbps. It adjusts the pinout to communicate through a switch, or to a host PC without the need for
crossover cables.
You can use either Category 5e cables or the superior Category 6/6a cables. Pleora Technologies Inc.
recommends unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Note that at greater distances, the voltage differen-
tial between the grounds at either end of the cable makes shielded cable behave like an antenna, which
can cause noise or EMI issues.
Components
Connector Components
Part Description Part Number
NTx-Pro horizontal Ethernet jack (RJ45) Halo Electronics Inc.
HFJ11-1G11E-L11RL
www.haloelectronics.com
Mating Components
Part Description Part Number
Ethernet cable. CAT 5e, with RJ45 plug Not specified; widely available

14 Connector: Ethernet
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Pinouts
The pinouts on the NTx-Pro IP Engine conform to both Ethernet and RJ45 Standards.

15
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.
Connector: Power
The power connector components and pinout for NTx-Pro IP Engine are presented below.
Components
Connector Components
Part Description Part Number
2-pin header (with pins) Tyco Electronics
644874-2
Mating Components
Part Description Part Number
2-pin shell (with sockets) Molex
22-01-3027
Crimp sockets (quantity 2) Molex
08550102
Pinouts
Connector Pinouts
Pin Signal Name
1PWR
2RET
2 1
Pinouts when looking
at IP Engine

16 Connector: Power
Copyright © 2010 Pleora Technologies Inc.