EVBUM2250/D IT-CCD G2 Evaluation Hardware Quick Start Guide Before You Begin Confirm that all of the required components are available: www.onsemi.com Evaluation Hardware and Supported Image Sensor. The Evaluation Hardware consists of an Imager board, EVAL BOARD USERS MANUAL an FPGA board, and a Lens Mount kit. A list of image sensors supported by the Evaluation Hardware can be found at www.onsemi.com. Note that different image Install Frame Grabber (Optional) sensors require the use of separate Imager Boards Obtain frame grabber software from vendor and install per please consult the information at the web page above to instructions from them. With the computer turned off, install confirm that the appropriate imager board is matched to the Frame Grabber hardware. When the computer is turned the sensor being evaluated. on, the new hardware will be detected. Since software Sensor Studio Software. drivers were loaded by vendor installers, the default The most recent version can be downloaded at recommended location can be used to complete the www.onsemi.com. installation. Frame Grabber (optional). If using an Imperx frame grabber, run the file Evaluation kit supports USB2 but data rate is very slow FLExDvrManager.exe, and disable CameraLink status and only single channel sensor operation is supported. check for both CameraLink channels. For faster speed and multichannel operation two Assemble Evaluation Hardware Camera Link Frame Grabbers are currently supported: 1. Imperx FrameLink Express (Expresscard54), and Install Sensor onto Imager Board. 2. Bitflow NOEN CLB (PCI Express 4x). Be careful to ensure that the sensor is correctly inserted Computer. into the socket. While the sensor (and socket) are keyed, it is still possible to shift placement laterally. Windows 7 and Windows 10 64 bit, 2+ GHz processor, More information on the proper handling of image 8 GB RAM, USB connection, available ExpressCard 54 sensors can be found in the application note Image (Laptop) or PCI Express slot (desktop). Sensor Handling and Best Practices, available at Power Supply. www.onsemi.com. 12 V DC, 2 A, with 2.1 mm center positive DC power Assemble Optics. jack. Follow the assembly instructions included with the Cables. Lens Mount Kit to secure the appropriate mount to the For Imperx Frame Grabber: Camera Link SDR to SDR Imager Board, and then attach the lens. cable. For Bitflow Frame Grabber: Camera Link SDR Assemble Boards. to MDR cable. 2 meter cable length is recommended. The FPGA and Imager boards connect via Lens. boardtoboard style connectors located on the back of The Lens Mount kit is compatible with C, CS, and F each board. Orient the boards so that the silkscreen or mount lenses. printing on both is right side up (readable), and then Tabletop Tripod. (Optional) connect together. The entire assembly can now be secured to a tripod using the included tripod mount. Install SensorStudio Install Sensor Studio software by running the setup.exe Plug in power and camera link cables. file. During the installation process, software drivers can be With the Evaluation Kit powered off, insert the Camera selected. All installations should select the G2 USB2 driver Link cable into the frame grabber and into the base for use with this Eval kit. USB is mandatory for firmware connector on the FPGA board. Insert the power plug updates. into the receptacle on the FPGA board. Turn on the Power. Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2015 1 Publication Order Number: February, 2019 Rev. 5 EVBUM2250/DEVBUM2250/D Run Sensor Studio Initialize System. Launch Program. Select the Setup tab from the control GUI. Press the Double click the Sensor Studio II desktop icon Initialize button to begin running the configuration (Figure 1) to launch the software. Once the interface script which will initialize the system. (Note that loads, click the G2 button (Figure 2) at the top of the system initialization can take as long as 30 seconds screen. An image display window and the control GUI depending on computer hardware.) See Figure 4. When will appear on the screen. initialization is complete, the system will default to live capture mode, and a live image will appear in the display window. Note that errors during initialization typically occur as a result of a bad Camera Link cable connection be sure that connectors are screwed in at Figure 1. Figure 2. both ends of the cable. Connect to Frame Grabber. Go to the control GUI and select the Connection tab. Select Camera Link or USB. If Camera Link then choose either the ImperxG2 or BitflowG2 option, depending on the Frame Grabber being used. Click the Connect to Hardware button. The red light will change to green indicating that a connection has been established. (Figure 3) If no connection can be established, confirm that the Frame Grabber has been properly recognized and installed by the system (as viewed in Device Manager), and then refer to the installation guide for the frame grabber. Figure 4. Next Steps Sensor Studio provides a number of controls to evaluate operation of the sensor, including image capture, processing, and characterization. Additional information on these controls is included in the Sensor Studio help system, which is available from the HELP menu by selecting SS and Python Help. For additional help in system setup, please contact ON Semiconductor at www.onsemi.com/imagesensors or by email at issupport onsemi.com. Figure 3. All brand names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. www.onsemi.com 2