Frame grabbers Matrox Meteor-II / Multi-Channel Low-cost frame grabber for monochrome or component RGB interlaced or progressive scan video acquisition. Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel is part of the Matrox Meteor-II family of high performance frame grabbers for cost sensitive applications. Designed to capture from standard or variable analog monochrome frame scan sources, it specifically supports acquisition from single-channel interlaced or progressive scan mono- chrome cameras. The three-channel version additionally supports component RGB frame scan and dual-channel progressive scan monochrome cameras. Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel combines extensive functionality with unprecedented value in a frame grabber. OEMs and integrators use this technology to build powerful, yet cost-effective PC-based imaging systems. Key features VIA: At the heart of the Matrox Meteor-II family Common to all Matrox Meteor-II boards is the custom-designed Matrox Video TM PCI or PC/104-Plus form factor Interface ASIC (VIA). It is a sophisticated memory controller for managing captures from interlaced or progressive real-time acquisition into on-board memory with advanced reformatting scan component RGB and single or dual capabilities and, in parallel, streaming image data out over the PCI bus channel monochrome analog video sources without requiring constant host CPU intervention. sampling rates up to 30 MHz Real-time capture to system or display three 256 x 8-bit LUTs Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel can transfer acquired images to either connect two RGB or up to six monochrome system (host CPU) memory for processing or display (VGA) memory for live video sources video-in-a-window at sustained rates up to 130 MB/second. trigger input and timer outputs 32-bit / 33 MHz PCI bus-master real-time transfer to system or VGA memory extensive on-board buffering for reliable capture support for packed or planar transfers of color or multiple monochrome streams 1 2 power output and RS-232 serial interface programmed using Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) sold separately ® ® supports 32-bit Microsoft Windows XP / / / / / / / / / Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel 1 DC OUT 12V DC 5V DC CLK1 CLK2 Hsync TTL Vsync Drivers Ext. Trigger PSG and Exposure1 Timers PLL Receivers Exposure2 FPGA 2 Aux Input Aux Output 2 Ext. Trigger optocoupler 2 Aux Input 4 MB Sync Sync In Separator 4:1 MUX DB-44 64 2:1 8 Video In 1 A/D MUX Memory Port 2:1 8 24 Video In 2 Grab LUTs A/D MUX Port 3 x 256 x 8-bit 2:1 8 Video In 3 A/D MUX 32 Host 32-bit PCI bus RX RS-232 U TX Drivers A RTS and R 2 CTS Receivers T 2 Image formatting RS-232 serial interface Image data can be reformatted by Matrox VIA in real-time prior Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel features an RS-232 serial to transfer to host system or display. Features of Matrox VIA interface to enable remote programming of a camera (i.e., gain, include cropping (ROI capture), independent horizontal and gamma control, operation mode), motion control unit or PLC. vertical sub-sampling from 2 to 16 (by decimation). PCI interface Matrox VIA can also perform reformatting operations specifically Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel features a 32-bit PCI bus designed for reconstructing images from multi-tap cameras master/slave host interface. The bus master mode performs in real-time. Image data presented simultaneously in either transfers without requiring continuous host intervention at rates odd/even pixel, odd/even line, opposite scan segments or a up to 130 MB/second sustained. combination, can be re-ordered into a proper image with little or no host CPU involvement. Extensive buffering ensures reliable real-time transfer of incoming image data to host memory even under high bus 1 Power output latency conditions, which typically occurs in systems with Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel can supply 5 or 12V DC power concurrent image capture, display, graphics, network access, to cameras. Power is taken directly from the PC power supply, disk access and general external I/O. The PCI interface supports preventing any overload to the PCI bus. image data sub-sampling from 2 to 16 (by decimation) to further reduce required PCI bus bandwidth. The PCI interface also supports packed or planar transfers of color or multiple monochrome streams. Acquisition-related events such as start and end of frame, and field or sequence capture can be routed to the host CPU as interrupts to optimize concurrent acquisition and processing (double-buffering). 2 1 Power output : Field-proven application development software • 5 or 12V DC at 3A Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel is supported by the Matrox • from PC power supply (not PCI slot) Imaging Library (MIL), a comprehensive collection of software tools for developing industrial imaging applications. MIL features Host interface interactive software and programming functions for image • 32-bit PCI bus master/slave capture, processing, analysis, annotation, display and archiving. • up to 130 MB/second sustained These tools are designed to enhance productivity, thereby • 4 MB buffer reducing the time and effort required to bring your solution to • support for packed or planar image data formats market. Refer to the MIL datasheet for more information. • independent horizontal and vertical sub-sampling both from 2 to 16 (by decimation) • interrupts for start and end of field, frame and Specifications sequence capture • universal 32-bit card edge connector Acquisition • up to three-channels analog variable frame scan Dimensions and environmental information • monochrome or RGB interlaced or progressive scan 4 • PCI version : • sampling rate up to 30 MHz - 16.5 L x 10.67 H cm (6.5" x 4.2") • SNR of 47 dB TM 5 • PC/104-Plus version : • pixel jitter of ± 1.5 ns - 11.56 L x 9.6 H cm (4.55" x 3.78") • variable gain amplifier • operating temperature: 0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F) • 10 MHz input low pass filter • relative humidity: up to 95% (non-condensing) • adjustable ADC references • FCC class A • three 256 x 8-bit programmable LUTs • CE class A • separate TTL pclk (in and out), hsync (in or out), vsync (in or • RoHS-compliant out) and two timer (exposure) outputs 3 • two opto-isolated differential auxiliary inputs and two TTL Software Driver auxiliary inputs and outputs ® • Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) driver for 32-bit Microsoft • opto-isolated differential and TTL trigger inputs (synchronous ® Windows XP and asynchronous to video) • connect and switch between 2 RGB or up to 6 monochrome sources Formatting • input cropping (ROI capture) • independent horizontal and vertical sub-sampling from 2 to 16 (by decimation) 2 RS-232 interface • supports RX, TX, RTS and CTS signals • not visible to OS (controlled through MIL API) 3 Notes: Ordering Information TM 1. Power output not available on PC/104-Plus version. TM 2. RS-232 interface not present on PC/104-Plus version. Hardware TM 3. TTL inputs on PC/104-Plus version. 4. Vertical dimensions are from bottom edge of goldfinger to top edge of board. Horizontal dimensions are from edges of board excluding bracket. Part number Description 5. Vertical and horizontal dimensions are from edges of board. 6. Contact local representative or Matrox Imaging Sales for availability. METEOR2-MC/1C* Standard/non-standard single channel analog monochrome frame grabber. METEOR2-MC/4* (PCI) Standard/non-standard 3-channel analog RGB/monochrome frame grabber. ™ MET2-MC+*(PC/104-Plus ) Software Refer to MIL datasheet. Input cables DBHD44-TO-8BNC 2.13 m (7') input cable, high density DB-44 to eight BNCs. DH44-TO-8BNC/0 1.82 m (6') input cable, high density DB-44 to eight BNCs and open end (to access sync. and control signals). Corporate headquarters: Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. 1055 St. Regis Blvd. Dorval, Quebec H9P 2T4 Canada Tel: +1 (514) 685-2630 Fax: +1 (514) 822-6273 For more information, please call: 1-800-804-6243 (toll free in North America) or (514) 822-6020 or e-mail: imaging.info@matrox.com or http://www.matrox.com/imaging All trademarks by their respective owners are hereby acknowledged. Matrox Electronic Systems, Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time and without notice. The information furnished by Matrox Electronic Systems, Ltd. is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility license is granted under any patents or patent rights of Matrox Electronic Systems, Ltd. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. MMX and the MMX logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Printed in Canada, 2009-02-17. $IE-5151-B