DB15 Receptacle: TTL I/O Triggers
Cables optionally available.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
8. Software and Related Manuals
Extensive software is available as a ready-to-run programs or as programmer libraries for DOS or Windows NT/98/95. The
software provides control for the capturing of images and image sequences, triggered capture, scaling, cropping, image
processing, measurement, analysis, and display.
8.0.1. XCAP
tm
A powerful, interactive, ready-to-run program for Windows 2000/NT/98/95. XCAP has an extensive set of image processing
functions. Features include image sequence capture, triggered capture, display, processing, printing, archiving, analysis, and
calibrated measurement. Processing of images with up to 16 bits per pixel is supported. XCAP is available in four versions and is
described in the chapter ''XCAP''Software''Guide.''
8.0.2. XCOBJ
tm
The royalty free XCOBJ Library empowers C/C++ and Windows programmers to control the PIXCI series of imaging boards.
XCOBJ supports all versions and options of the PIXCI series.
Up to eight PIXCI imaging boards, of the same version and with the same options, can be operated selectively or simultaneously;
allowing parallel control for multi-camera vision of a single event or object, or selective control for capturing multiple,
independent, events or objects.
Through the unique flexibility of XCOBJ and the PIXCI imaging boards, single frames or video sequences of standard or
nonstandard video sources can be captured, analyzed, displayed, and archived.
XCOBJ provides high level services, allowing programmers to concentrate on the imaging application, rather than focusing on
board level programming and I/O ports. For virtually all applications, board level programming can be ignored!
XCOBJ automatically recognizes different versions and options of the PIXCI imaging cards, providing consistent access to
features, and hiding hardware details and differences. Fundamental services, such as setting resolution, capturing, and accessing
image data, are compatible with C libraries for other EPIX imaging board families; allowing easy porting and reuse of application
programs.
The XCOBJ C/C++ libraries of object code allow embedding PIXCI control into user-written applications. Under Windows, the
XCOBJ DLL also enables access from existing Windows applications which support ''hooks'' into DLLs.
8.0.3. PXIPL
tm
9. In Case of Trouble
9.1. Software Problems - XCAP Error Messages
After XCAP is started and prior to the display of the first menu, the software checks for the presence of required BIOS software,
the presence of the PIXCI® SV4 imaging board, and performs other tests. If any of the software checks fail, an error message will
be displayed. Consult the XCAP manual for a description of the error messages and suggested remedies.
If error messages about ''FIFO Overflow'' are displayed, check the PC's setup menu to see if PCI burst mode is enabled. If burst
mode is not enabled, the number of pixels per line may be limited to 200 pixels or less.
9.2. Hardware Problems
Some problems do not cause software error messages. Some problems may prevent the computer from powering up. Some
problems may prevent the software from accessing the PIXCI® SV4 imaging board. These types of problems can be due to:
Power Supply
Insufficient power for the boards installed.
Touching Boards
One board's components are touching another board.
PIXCI® SV4 User's Manual
http://www.epixinc.com/manuals/pixci_sv4/index.htm
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