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SI5-Resonant | May 2014 | SFN 2014 |
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Early-access releases will be available exclusively to ScanImage 5 founding members.
ScanImage 5 will have customization layers for both CPU and FPGA-based processing (latter for resonant scanned imaging only) which can be used to implement online or real-time analysis, including closed-loop experiments with parallel imaging and (photo)stimulus.
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Vidrio has completed an SI5.0 alpha version using the NI FPGA (FlexRIO) hardware. The SI5 early-access release for May 2014 is on track! |
SI5
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For resonant scanned raster imaging, both digitizer hardware and scanner hardware are required.
.0 Scanner Hardware
ScanImage 5.0 requires a pair of scanners (one resonant and one galvo scanner) to achieve video-rate area scanning operation.
This pair can be ordered as a system, or as individual components
SI 5.0 supports the following scanner systems (resonant and galvo scanner combo) and components (separate resonant and galvo scanner items):
SI 5.0 Scanner Systems
The following systems combine a resonant scanner and galvo scanner into a single package/system
- Sutter Instrument system
- Resonant Scan Box
- MOM-Resonant microscope systems
SI 5.0 Resonant Scanner Components
The following resonant scanner components will work with SI5
- Cambridge Technology components
- CRS 8Khz (part 6SC08KA012-02Y)
- CRS 12Khz (part 6SC12KA012-02Y)
- Classic CRS-8 scanner
SI 5.0 Galvo Scanner Components
Any analog-driven galvo scanner component, including galvanometer-mounted mirror and servo driver circuit, can be used.
The following are typical choices from Cambridge Technology
Class 0 servo topology is recommended, but not required
SI5.0 DAQ Hardware
DAQ
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Hardware
ScanImage 5 Resonant will use National Instruments PXI PXI FlexRIO platform platform.
The system consists of three components: PXI chassis, FPGA Module, and digitizer module.
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| Basic 2 Channel | PXIe-1073 | PXIe-7961R | NI 5732 | Lowest cost, under $10K |
| Basic 4 Channel | PXIe-1073 | PXIe-7961R | NI 5734 | |
Performance | PXIe-1073 | PXIe-7975R | NI 5732 | PXIe-7975R supports greater real-time image processing possibilities. Support for NI 5732 model expected by August 2014. |
| Performance 4 Channel | PXIe-1073 | PXIe-7975R | NI 5734 | PXIe-7975R supports greater real-time image processing possibilities. Support for NI 5732 model expected by August 2014. |
ScanImage ScanImage 5 will include pre-complied FPGA bitfiles bitfiles - one for each of the FPGA/Digitizer combinations above. Whitepaper on how to download bitfiles to FPGA hardware.
Contact Contact scanimage5@vidriotech.com for for information about other FlexRIO system configurations that may be suited for for ScanImage
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SI5 users needing to start before Fall 2014 should get the PXIe7961R. All core SI5 capabilities will be supported with this low-cost FPGA module. SI5 users who can wait till after August may choose the PXIe-7975R, or possible future boards from NI, which will offer greater processing power. Going forward: Vidrio plans to support any new FPGA modules from National Instruments that provide added value for ScanImage applications, as they may become available |
Scanner Hardware
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ScanImage 5 supports the CRS Resonant Scanner system from Cambridge Technology. SI5 will support both 'classic' and newer versions of the CRS scanners.
The 'new' CRS scanner systems provides, per manufacturer, improved synchronization and optimized design for use at maximal scan angles. Vidrio engineers will test new scanner systems before April 1, 2014. Prospective ScanImage 5 users may elect to wait until this Vidrio assessment is completed before purchasing a scanner system.
For resonant scanned raster imaging, users require 1x each of:
Resonant Scanner: Cambridge Technologies CRS-8 or CRS-12 scanner system, including driver board. Older or newer scanner systems can be used.
Galvo Scanner: Cambridge Technologies 6210 or 6215 galvo system (typ. with 4-6mm mirror), with servo control board. Other analog-control galvos also supported.
Notes
CRS-12 support will not be ready by the SI5-Resonant early-access release date; its support is planned by SFN 2014
Galvo system's max slew rate can impact the frame rate achievable at larger fields-of-view. Slower slew rates require a larger number of resonant scanner line periods for galvo flyback.
Control DAQ Hardware
SI5 requires 1-3 additional X Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) boards for resonant scanning operation.
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For boards 2 &3, the PXIe option is moderately more expensive, but this 1) reduces wiring complexity between boards and 2) reduces the number of PCIe slots required in the computer (or makes more available)
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Scanning Hardware </h2><p>SI5-Flex will support various galvo scanning modes, including galvo-only and galvo-plus-resonant combinations. |
</p><p>This section lists hardware support for the SI5-Flex galvo scanning features to be provided by the SFN 2014 early-access release |
Digitizer Hardware
SI5-Flex will support the following input digitizer options:
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| PCIe X Series | PCIe-6351, PCIe-6353 | PCIe-6351/6353 recommended for no-Pockels/Pockels cases, respectively |
| PXIe X Series | PXIe-6356, PXIe-6358 | PXIe boards fit into chassis used for resonant scanning (if applicable). PXIe-6356/6358 recommended for no-Pockels/Pockels cases, respectively. |
| S Series | PCI-6110 | Not recommended for new systems, but will remain supported. A PCI slot and full-size computer case is required to house this board. |
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<div date.</p><h4 id="ScanImage5Info-DigitizerHardware">Digitizer Hardware</h4><p>SI5-Flex will support the following input digitizer options:</p><div class="table-wrap"><table class="confluenceTable"><tbody><tr><th class="confluenceTh">Family</th><th class="confluenceTh">Model Number(s)</th><th class="confluenceTh">Comments</th></tr><tr><td class="confluenceTd">PCIe X Series</td><td class="confluenceTd"><a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/207409" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">PCIe-6351</a>, <a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/207410" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">PCIe-6353</a></td><td class="confluenceTd">PCIe-6351/6353 recommended for no-Pockels/Pockels cases, respectively</td></tr><tr><td class="confluenceTd">PXIe X Series</td><td class="confluenceTd"><a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/209215" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">PXIe-6356</a>, <a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/209216" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">PXIe-6358</a></td><td class="confluenceTd">PXIe boards fit into <a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/207401" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">chassis</a> used for resonant scanning (if applicable). PXIe-6356/6358 recommended for no-Pockels/Pockels cases, respectively.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" class="confluenceTd">S Series</td><td colspan="1" class="confluenceTd"><a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/11888" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">PCI-6110</a></td><td colspan="1" class="confluenceTd">Not recommended for new systems, but will remain supported. A PCI slot and full-size computer case is required to house this board.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><table class="diff-macro"><thead><tr><th class="diff-macro-title">htmlcomment</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="diff-macro-properties"><table><tr><th>hidden</th><td>true</td></tr></table></td></tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td class="diff-macro-body"><pre><div class="table-wrap"><table><table class="confluenceTable"><tbody><tr><td><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" class="confluenceTd">USB X Series</td><tdSeries</td><td colspan="1" class="confluenceTd"><a><a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/209071" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">USB-6351<6351</a>, <a<a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/209072" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">USB-6353<6353</a>,<br/><a<br/><a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/209077" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">USB-6356</a></td><td6356</a></td><td colspan="1" class="confluenceTd">USB-6351/6353 recommended for no-Pockels/Pockels cases, respectively<respectively</td></tr></tbody></table></div></pre></td></tr></tbody></table></div> |
Scanner Hardware
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Cambridge Technologies <a href="http://camtech.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=74" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">6210</a> or <a href="http://camtech.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=74" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">6215</a> galvo system (typ. with 3-6mm mirrors) is typical. Galvo system characteristics impact attainable line speed and performance of future scan modes.</p> |
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