Xtium-CLHS PX8 User's Manual
Troubleshooting Problems
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Possible Functional Problems
Driver Information: Use the Teledyne DALSA device manager program to view information
about the installed Xtium-CLHS PX8 board and driver. See Driver Information via the Device
On-Board Image Memory Requirements: The Xtium-CLHS PX8 on-board memory can
provide two frame buffers large enough for most imaging situations. See On-board Image
Memory Requirements for Acquisitions for details on the on board memory and possible
limitations.
Sometimes the problem symptoms are not the result of an installation issue but due to other
system issues. Review the sections described below for solutions to various Xtium-CLHS PX8
functional problems.
Symptoms: Xtium-CLHS PX8 Does Not Grab
Symptoms: Card acquisition bandwidth is less than expected
Troubleshooting Procedures
The following sections provide information and solutions to possible Xtium-CLHS PX8 installation
and functional problems. The previous section of this manual summarizes these topics.
Diagnostic Tool Overview
The Xtium-CLHS PX8 Board Diagnostic Tool provides a quick method to see board status and
health. It additionally provides live monitoring of FPGA temperature and voltages, which may help
in identifying problems.
Diagnostic Tool Main Window
The main window provides a comprehensive view of the installed Xtium board. Toolbar buttons
execute the board self-test function and open a FPGA live status window.
Important parameters include the PCI Express bus transfer supported by the host computer and
the internal Xtium FPGA temperature. The bus transfer defines the maximum data rate possible in
the computer, while an excessive FPGA temperature may explain erratic acquisitions due to poor
computer ventilation.