SightLine 1750-OEM User manual

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EAN-Sony Compatible Block Cameras
2023-08-14
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1Overview ................................................................1
1.1 Additional Support Documentation.......................1
1.2 SightLine Software Requirements..........................1
1.3 Third Party Software ..............................................1
1.4 KEL Ribbon Cables..................................................1
21750-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup ..................2
34000-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup ..................3
43000-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup ..................4
51500-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup ..................5
5.1.1 1500-OEM FPGA Versions......................................5
5.2 1500-AB Power Connection ...................................5
6Camera Connection and Configuration Notes .......7
6.1 Camera Control - Sony / Tamron and KT&C /
Intertest Cameras ..................................................7
6.1.1 TCP Passthrough Setup ..........................................7
6.1.2 Specific Configuration Notes for KT&C Control
Application.............................................................9
7Troubleshooting...................................................10
7.1 Questions and Additional Support.......................11
Appendix A - Changing the Sony Camera Baud Rate......11
CAUTION: Alerts to a potential hazard that may result in personal injury, or an unsafe practice that causes damage to the equipment
if not avoided.
IMPORTANT: Identifies crucial information that is important to setup and configuration procedures.
Used to emphasize points or remind the user of something. Supplementary information aids in the use or understanding of the
equipment or subject, which is not critical to system use.

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1Overview
This document describes how to set up and configure the SightLine OEM video processing boards to
receive video from Sony compatible block cameras.
See camera configuration tables for the complete list of supported Sony compatible block cameras.
Before connecting with the Panel Plus software, the OEM board should be powered up and connected
through:
-a network switch or directly to the host PC (preferred) or,
-Direct serial connection (for troubleshooting or if a network connection cannot be established).
IMPORTANT: This procedure assumes that the customer has read the OEM startup guide(s) and
has a basic understanding of the following fundamentals:
•Completed a functional connection between the SightLine video processing board and Panel
Plus application.
•Familiar with Panel Plus controls.
•Successfully streamed video in Panel Plus.
If you do not have a strong basic system setup and familiarity, please contact SightLine Support.
1.1 Additional Support Documentation
The Panel Plus User Guide provides a complete overview of settings and dialog windows. Accessed
from the Help menu of the Panel Plus application.
The Interface Command and Control (IDD) describes the native communications protocol used by the
SightLine Applications product line. Also available as a PDF from the Software Downloads page.
Additional Engineering Application Notes (EANs) and ICDs are available on the Documentation page.
1.2 SightLine Software Requirements
See the camera configuration tables for specific OEM Sightline software version requirements for
supported cameras.
IMPORTANT: Starting with 3.6.x software and above, only the 4000 and 1700 platforms will be
supported. The 1500 and 3000 platforms will continue to be supported in 3.5.x software. Some
features in 3.6.x and above may not be available on 1500 and 3000 platforms.
IMPORTANT: The Panel Plus software version should match the firmware version running on the
OEM. Firmware and Panel Plus software versions are available on the Software Download page.
1.3 Third Party Software
Camera control software from Sony. HW VSP3-Virtual Serial Port from the HW group.
1.4 KEL Ribbon Cables
The KEL ribbon cable length should be as short as possible to ensure video quality and reduce EMI
susceptibility. SightLine provides a 10 cm cable with camera interface kits. Lengths greater than 15 cm
are not recommended. The KEL ribbon cable is made up of micro-coax cables. Bending the cable during
insertion can cause the micro-coax connections to break, which can lead to poor or no video.

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The cable supplies power to the camera. and if it is damaged, it can result in the camera resetting
during operation, particularly when the zoom/focus mechanisms are in use and require additional
power.
21750-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup
Figure 1: 1750-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup
RTC-PWR IN
(J11) Under Board
Network Switch or PC Direct
SLA-PWR-B12V-36W
Serial Debug (J9)
LVDS IN (J4) (optional)
RJ45 Ethernet
(J6)
SLA-CAB-MIPI-02 (J8) to SLA-4000-MIPI
(optional). See FFC cable instructions
before connecting.
Power LED (D2), Network LED (D1)
SLA-CAB-1404 (J1) Power, Comms, Ethernet
USB to Serial SLA-CAB-0305 (optional)
HDMI OUT (J10)
SLA-CAB-HD10
(optional)
Contact
surface facing
down when
inserting.
Serial 3
Serial 0
1750-OEM +
SLA-3000-SONY
SLA-CAB-K010 (KEL) (J1)

CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, disconnect all input power to OEMs and adapter boards before connecting
or disconnecting cables including all FFC, FPC, KEL, HDMI, MIPI, and round wire (Molex) cables.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, use a conductive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground. Before
picking up an ESD sensitive electronic component, discharge built up static by touching a grounded bare metal surface or
approved antistatic mat.
Cables and PWR:
SLA-CAB-K010 (KEL): 10 cm KEL cable. Serial and video to camera. See KEL cable
instructions and precautions before connecting.
▪SLA-CAB-1404: Power / Comms / Ethernet
▪SLA-PWR-B12V-36W (110-250VAC input / 12VDC output) to SLA-CAB-1404

SLA-CAB-0305 (optional) can connect to SLA-CAB-1404 to facilitate a PC/USB connection to serial port 0 on the 1750-OEM. See
Serial Communications in EAN-Startup-Guide-1750-OEM.
Interface and Adapter Boards:
SLA-3000-SONY

Additional camera adapter boards can be connected
using the SLA-4000-MIPI. See FFC cable instructions
before connecting.

A green light (D2) on the 1750-OEM indicates that all boards are powered on. An amber light (D1) verifies network connection.
Block Camera
Recommended Additional Documentation:
▪ICD-1750-OEM
▪ICD-Adapter-Boards and ICD-OEM-Camera-Side-Interfaces
▪1750-OEM Dimensional Drawing
▪EAN-Startup Guide 1750-OEM
▪Camera Configuration Tables
▪EAN-SLA-Product-Kits

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34000-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup
Figure 2: 4000-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup
Interface and Adapter Boards:
SLA-3000-SONY

Additional camera adapter boards can be connected
using the SLA-4000-MIPI.. See FFC cable instructions
before connecting.
Network Switch or
PC Direct
SLA-CAB-1504 (J50)
Serial 1
SLA-CAB-0504 (optional)
SLA-CAB-0403 (J4)
4000-OEM +
SLA-3000-SONY
SLA-CAB-MIPI-02 (J9) to
SLA-4000-MIPI
(optional). See FFC
cable instructions
before connecting.
RJ45 Ethernet
SLA-PWR-B12V-36W
(J6)
SLA-CAB-K010 (KEL) (J1)
Block Camera
USB to Serial
SLA-CAB-0305
(optional)
(optional)
Contact
surface facing
down when
inserting.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, disconnect all input power to OEMs and adapter boards before connecting
or disconnecting cables including all FFC, FPC, KEL, HDMI, MIPI, and round wire (Molex) cables.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, use a conductive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground. Before
picking up an ESD sensitive electronic component, discharge built up static by touching a grounded bare metal surface or
approved antistatic mat.
Cables and PWR:
SLA-CAB-K010 (KEL): 10 cm KEL cable. Serial and video to camera. See KEL cable
instructions and precautions before connecting.
▪SLA-CAB-0403: 4-Pin PicoBlade to RJ45 Ethernet
▪SLA-CAB-1504 / SLA-PWR-B12V-36W (110-250VAC input / 12VDC output)

The SLA-CAB-0305 cable can be used to facilitate a PC/USB connection to serial port 0 on the 4000-OEM. See Serial
Communications in EAN-Startup-Guide-4000-OEM.

A green light (D1) on the 4000-OEM board indicates that all boards are powered on. An amber light (D5) verifies network
connection.
Recommended Additional Documentation:
▪ICD-4000-OEM
▪ICD-Adapter Boards / ICD-OEM-Camera-Side-Interfaces
▪4000-OEM Dimensional Drawing
▪EAN-Startup-Guide-4000-OEM
▪Camera Configuration Tables
▪EAN-SLA-Product-Kits

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43000-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup
Figure 3: 3000-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup
A green light (D2) on the 3000-IO or 3000-mIO board indicates that all boards are powered on. An amber light (D3) on the
3000-OEM board verifies network connection.
VIN0 has camera channels 0 and 1 assigned. VIN1 has camera channels 2 and 3 assigned. If the configuration includes an
analog board with a digital adapter board the analog board must be installed on VIN0.
Cables and PWR:
SLA-CAB-K010 (KEL): 10 cm KEL cable. Serial and video to camera.
See KEL cable instructions and precautions before connecting.
▪SLA-CAB-0403: 4-Pin PicoBlade to RJ45 Ethernet
▪SLA-PWR-C12V (110-250VAC input / 12VDC output) - SLA-3000-IO
▪SLA-CAB-1504 / SLA-PWR-B12V (110-250VAC input / 12VDC output) -
SLA-3000-mIO
Interface and Adapter Boards:
▪SLA-3000-mIO
▪SLA-3000-IO
▪SLA-3000-SONY (supports a max resolution of 1080P30)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, disconnect all input power to OEMs and adapter boards before connecting
or disconnecting cables including all FFC, FPC, KEL, HDMI, MIPI, and round wire (Molex) cables.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, use a conductive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground. Before
picking up an ESD sensitive electronic component, discharge built up static by touching a grounded bare metal surface or
approved antistatic mat.
SLA-3000-IO +
3000-OEM
Boards (stacked)
Network Switch or PC Direct
SLA-PWR-C12V
RJ45 Ethernet
Analog
Monitor
(optional)
Video Out
SLA-3000-SONY
on VIN1
SLA-CAB- K010 (KEL) (J1)
Block Camera
Network Switch or
PC Direct
SLA-CAB-0403 (J4)
SLA-3000-OEM +
SLA-3000-mIO+
SLA-3000-SONY
SLA-3000-SONY
on J4
SLA-3000-mIO
on J1
SLA-CAB-K010 (KEL) (J1)
Analog
Monitor
(optional)
SLA-PWR-B12V
Block Camera
Serial (alternate)
Serial (0)
RJ45 Ethernet
SLA-CAB-1504 (J9)
Recommended Additional Documentation:
▪ICD-3000-OEM
▪ICD-Adapter Boards / ICD-OEM-Camera
Side Interfaces
▪3000-OEM Dimensional Drawing
▪EAN-Startup Guide-3000-OEM
▪Camera Configuration Tables
▪EAN-SLA-Product-Kits
J1
J4
J2
J3
Serial Port and Connector Reference
3000-OEM
SLA-3000-IO
Serial Port
Camera Index Panel Plus
J1
0/1
NA
J2
VOUT
4
NA
J3
VIN0
2
CAM0/CAM1
J4
VIN1
3
CAM2

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51500-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup
The 1500-Sony camera adapter is compatible with several Sony FCB-EX and FCB-EH cameras. Although
they all use the same KEL connector, there are some differences between the cameras. The FCB-
EX7500 does not provide analog video over the KEL cable.
5.1.1 1500-OEM FPGA Versions
The FPGA firmware version must be compatible with the selected camera to operate correctly with the
1500-OEM. See the camera configuration tables or for the correct FPGA version to use for each specific
camera.
Firmware and FPGA version information is located on the Connect tab under the Video Output section.
See the EAN-FPGA Firmware Update 1500-OEM for updating instructions.
Figure 4: FPGA Version Number Location
5.2 1500-AB Power Connection
REV H and later 1500-AB boards have a single power switch. REV E and earlier boards have a dual
power switch. REV H and later boards are immediately powered on when power is connected. If using
the 1500-AB board in a bench setup, review Figure 5 and Figure 6 prior to making power connections.
CAUTION: Power to the 1500-OEM board is provided through the 1500-Sony interface board using the SLA-PWR-
B12V power supply shown in Figure 6. Powering the OEM through the J3 power pins and through the 1500-Sony
board can damage the OEM.
CAUTION: DO NOT power up the 1500-OEM board from the 1500-AB interface board. The power switches should be
set to the positions shown in Figure 5 (AB board power ON / 1500-OEM power OFF). Long term overpowering will
permanently damage the 1500-OEM board.
Figure 5: 1500-AB Board Power Connections
Firmware Ver: 3.3.1.6 FPGA:12, temp: 98°F [37°C]
SVN Revision: 58309, Build Date: 01/11/2021, Build Time: 4:48:51
1500-AB board (REV H and later)
SLA-PWR-B05V
AB board power
ON 1500-OEM
power OFF
1500-OEM power OFF
1500-AB
board power
1500-AB board (REV E and earlier)
SLA-PWR-A05V
AB board power ON
Switch Position
OFF
ON

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Figure 6: 1500-OEM Block Camera Bench Setup
RJ45 Ethernet
Network Switch or PC Direct
VOUT
VIN1
VIN0
SLA-PWR-B05V
Block Camera
1500-OEM board +
SLA-1500-SONY
SLA-PWR-B12V
SLA-CAB-K010 (KEL)
Serial 0
SLA-CAB-1514 (J3)
1500-AB (REV H)
SLA-CAB-1504 (J2)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, disconnect all input power to OEMs and adapter boards before
connecting or disconnecting cables including all FFC, FPC, KEL, HDMI, MIPI, and round wire (Molex) cables.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, use a conductive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground. Before
picking up an ESD sensitive electronic component, discharge built up static by touching a grounded bare metal surface or
approved antistatic mat.
Do not attach the 1500-OEM and Sony adapter board to the 1500-AB board. They should remain separate.
Do not apply power to the 1500-OEM board from the 1500-AB board. Power on the 1500-AB board (first), then connect the
SLA-PWR-B12V to an AC power source to power up the 1500-OEM and block camera.
A green light (D3) indicates the 1500-AB board is powered on. A blue light (D2) on the 1500-AB and a green light (D1) on the
1500-OEM board indicate that all the boards are powered on. A second flashing green light (D3) on the 1500-OEM indicates
network connectivity.
Cables and PWR:
SLA-CAB-K010 (KEL): Serial and video to camera. See KEL cable instructions and precautions.
▪SLA-CAB-1514: analog video, network, serial.
▪SLA-CAB-1504 / SLA-PWR-B12V (110-250VAC input / 12VDC output)
▪SLA-PWR-B05V (110-250VAC input / 5VDC output)
PWR Switch
to OEM
Interface and Adapter Boards:
▪SLA-1500-SONY (supports a max resolution of 1080P30)
▪SLA-1500-AB
Recommended Additional Documentation:
▪ICD-1500-OEM
▪ICD-Adapter Boards / ICD-OEM-Camera Side Interfaces
▪1500-OEM Dimensional Drawing
▪EAN-Startup-Guide-1500-OEM
▪1500-Sony Exploded
▪Camera Configuration Tables
▪EAN-SLA-Product-Kits

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6Camera Connection and Configuration Notes
See camera configuration tables for the complete list of supported cameras and configuration
settings.
IMPORTANT: Save parameters and reset the board when changing parameters. Cycle system
power when changing resolution.
If the video does not display, try saving and activating the settings again. Check the encoding
settings on the Compress tab and review the network addresses for the destination video.
6.1 Camera Control - Sony / Tamron and KT&C / Intertest Cameras
This section describes how to set up a TCP passthrough and virtual COM port to allow camera control
through the Sony and KT&C control applications. The HW VSP3-Virtual Serial Port application is used
to set up a virtual COM port. Alternately, the lens focus and zoom can be controlled through Panel
Plus, see the EAN-Lens-Focus-Control document for setup steps.
This serial connection shows up as Serial 2 through the 1500-OEM and allows access to the lens
control tools in Panel Plus. Serial 2 can also be configured for TCP passthrough to use the Sony
command-and-control interface directly with the camera.
Enabling TCP passthrough will disable lens control in Panel Plus (or SightLine protocol) for the
camera and lens attached to that port. The SightLine lens control implementation requires that the
port protocol be set to Port Not Used.
IMPORTANT: Do not use Raw Pass Through, it may conflict with commands sent to the camera by
the SightLine software.
6.1.1 TCP Passthrough Setup
Configure TCP passthrough on the SightLine hardware.
1. From the Panel Plus main menu » Configure » Serial Ports:
•4000-OEM / 1750-OEM: Serial Port 2 (Cam0 / J6)
▪4000-MIPI: Serial Port 6 (Cam1 / J10)
•3000-OEM: Serial Port 2 (Cam0 / VIN0) or Serial Port 3 (Cam2 / VIN1).
•1500-OEM: Select Serial Port 2.
•Protocol:TCP Pass Through.
•Enter the desired inbound port number. This example uses port 4001.
•Baud:
▪Sony and Tamron cameras (9600).
▪KT&C and Intertest cameras: 4800
Some KT&C/Interest cameras may use a default serial port configuration of 9600/8N1 under
certain firmware versions.
•Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity set at default values shown.

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Figure 7: TCP Passthrough Setup
2. After configuring the settings, changed fields will be highlighted in red. Click Send.
3. To save the configuration to the parameter file, from the Panel Plus main menu » Parameters »
Save to board.
In 3.01.xx and earlier software versions, saving the Serial Port settings will prompt an additional
dialog window (Figure 8). Some setting changes require the board to be restarted for the settings to
take effect. In the Apply New Settings dialog window, select an option to save the port
configuration.
Figure 8: Apply New Settings Dialog - 3.01.xx and Earlier
4. See Appendix C - Virtual Com Port Setup in EAN-Ethernet-and-Serial-Communication to set up the
virtual COM port.

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6.1.2 Specific Configuration Notes for KT&C Control Application
When setting up the virtual com port use these steps for configuring the Port and Baud Rate in the
KT&C control application.
1. Select File » RS232 SET to open the Serial Communication Setting dialog to
2. Set the Port and Baud Rate.
3. Check Even Parity (MAV)
4. Click Save.
5. Click the connect button.
Figure 9: KT&C - Serial Communications Setting Dialog
If the connection is successful, the camera model and firmware version will be displayed under the
Key Action tab.
Figure 10: Key Action Tab - Successful Connection

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7Troubleshooting
Problem
Recommendation
The camera stops working or
has inconsistent video.
The KEL cable should be replaced, as it is composed of micro-coax cables that are
susceptible to breakage when bent. This cable is responsible for supplying power to the
camera as well, which can lead to low power and cause the camera to reset, especially
during operation of the zoom or focus mechanisms.
Green and purple video -
objects have correct aspect
ratio.
The Sony camera could be outputting a resolution that is different from the resolution
that the SightLine hardware is setup to acquire.
The SightLine hardware communicates with the Sony camera to automatically change its
resolution based on user settings setup in the Acquisition Parameters dialog window in
Panel Plus.
Changing resolutions on the Sony cameras requires a power cycle to the camera:
1. Main menu » Parameters » Save to Board.
2. Main menu » Reset » Board.
3. Wait for the system to boot, and then reconnect to the board using Panel Plus.
Make sure the board connects.
4. Power cycle the Sony camera. This should correct the issue.
Green and purple video -
aspect ratio wrong right, half
of video blank.
Sony EV series cameras support dual channel LVDS. This is enabled for some camera
models. SightLine hardware only supports single channel LVDS.
Connect the Sony camera to the SightLine hardware. Disable the dual channel LVDS
using Panel Plus by sending a Sony VISCA command to the camera. This will use the
Sightline CommandPassthrough (0x3D) to send the message to the correct serial port.
This command will only need to be sent once and will persist through power cycles.
From the Panel Plus main menu, use the File » Send Command to send the following raw
message (do not check insert header/checksum):
For 1500 (serial 2) and 3000 Port VIN0 (Serial 2):
51,AC,0B,3D,04,81,01,04,24,74,00,00,FF,07
For 3000 Port VIN1 (Serial 3):
51,AC,0B,3D,06,81,01,04,24,74,00,00,FF,56
A hard power cycle on the camera is required to change this mode.
If the command passthrough is not successful, try setting up serial port (2/3) to have the
proper baud rate. This can be done by temporarily setting the serial port (2/3) to TCP
passthrough mode as outlined in EAN-Ethernet-and-Serial-Communication. Once this
setup is done, the above commands should work.
Poor video quality.
Long cables can change video timing and result in poor video quality. Use a shorter KEL
cable (10 cm recommended).
Unsupported baud rate in
Sony Camera.
The Sony camera could have been set to an unsupported baud rate. Currently SightLine
uses 9600. In this case the board cannot communicate with the camera to automatically
change the Sony camera resolution. If a power cycle does not work, contact SightLine
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7.1 Questions and Additional Support
For questions and additional support, please contact SightLine Support. Additional support
documentation and Engineering Application Notes (EANs) can be found on the Documentation page of
the SightLine Applications website.
Appendix A - Changing the Sony Camera Baud Rate
This section describes how to change the Sony camera baud rate using the Sony FCB interface.
This process assumes that hardware connections have been correctly setup and the camera is
configured to receive video from the Sony compatible block camera.
1. Connect to the target hardware with Panel Plus. Note the IP address of the OEM board.
2. Configure the serial ports and a virtual com port as shown in the TCP Passthrough Setup section.
3. For the virtual com port setup use the same IP address as the target OEM hardware. Use the Port
Name drop-down menu and select the same port number that was used to configure TCP
passthrough. In this example it is COM3.
4. Open the Sony FCB camera control software.
5. For the port name select the same port number used in the virtual com port configuration. Select
the default baud rate of 9600.

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6. Verify that the Sony FCB camera control software is communicating with camera.
7. From the FCB main menu » Register » Setting Menu.
8. Select the new baud rate and then verify the command has been sent.
9. Power cycle the camera.
10. Close the Sony FCB software and the virtual serial port software.
11. Repeat steps 1 through 6 using the new baud rate (38400).
The InitVisca camera configuration setting in Acquisitions Settings is not functional. Since most
settings will already have been set this is not important.