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2 DLPU028C – October 2014 – Revised November 2016
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Contents
Contents
Preface
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1 DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Module Overview
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1.1 Welcome
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1.2 What is in the DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Evaluation Module (EVM)?
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1.3 EVM Boards
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1.4 Other Items Needed for Operation
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1.5 DLP LightCrafter 6500 Connections
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1.5.1 DLP LightCrafter 6500 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
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1.5.2 DLP LightCrafter 6500 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
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1.6 DLP LightCrafter 9000 Connections
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1.6.1 DLP LightCrafter 9000 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
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1.6.2 DLP LightCrafter 9000 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
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1.7 DLP LightCrafter 6500 and DLP LightCrafter 9000 EVM Flex Cable
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2 Quick Start
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2.1 Power-up the DLP LightCrafter 6500 or 9000
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2.2 Creating A Simple Pattern Sequence
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3 Operating the DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000
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3.1 DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Control Software
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3.2 PC Software
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3.3 System Common Controls
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3.3.1 Operating Mode
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3.3.2 Chipset Type
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3.3.3 EVM Information
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3.3.4 Status
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3.4 System Settings
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3.5 Video Mode
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3.5.1 Video Support
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3.6 Pattern Modes
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3.6.1 Menu Bar
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3.6.2 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pattern On-The-Fly Mode
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3.6.3 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pre-Stored Pattern Mode
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3.6.4 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Video Pattern Mode
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3.6.5 Creating a Pattern Sequence With DMD Block Load
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3.6.6 Pattern Settings
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3.7 Batch Files
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3.7.1 Execute Batch File
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3.7.2 Creating a Batch File
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3.8 Peripherals
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3.9 Firmware
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3.9.1 Adding or Removing Patterns from the Firmware
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3.10 JTAG Flash Programming
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3.11 Altera FPGA Programming
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4 Connectors
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4.1 Input Trigger Connectors
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