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Release Schedule

ScanImage 5 will:

1. unify resonant and galvo scanning capabilities; and
2. support the use of generic resonant scanning hardware with FPGA processing. 

By version 5.1, ScanImage 5 will support experiments combining resonant and galvo scanning

will be released in 2014. The next version, ScanImage 2015, will add new features to ScanImage 5.

Early-access releases will be available exclusively to ScanImage 5 members.

ScanImage 5 will have  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 including closed-loop experiments with  with parallel imaging and (photo)stimulus.        

Release Dates

Resonant Scanning Hardware

For resonant scanned raster imaging, the following digitizer/scanner hardware is required:

Digitizer Hardware

ScanImage 5 Resonant will use National Instruments PXI FlexRIO platform. The system consists of a: PXI chassis, FPGA Module, and digitizer module.

Users should order from NI using Bundle ID BD25410 or "Vidrio ScanImage 5" to configure a standard ScanImage 5 system with National Instruments representatives.

The NI system bundles with SI5 support include:

PXI Chassis: PXIe-1073 chassis typical. More advanced chassis supported as well.

FPGA Module: PXIe-7961R (smaller FPGA) & PXIe-7966R (larger FPGA) supported

Digitizer Module: NI 5732 (2 Chans/80MHz) & NI 5734 (4 Chans/120MHz) supported

• National Instruments can include extended warranty support for the hardware bundles, You will be given the option when placing the order. Please discuss with your local sales rep if you have questions.
• ScanImage 5 will include pre-complied FPGA bitfiles - one for each of the four FPGA/Digitizer combinations above. Theis whitepaper shows how to download bitfiles to FPGA hardware.
• The PXIe-7962R FPGA module will likely also be supported (bitfiles provided), but this will not be as extensively tested.
• The 7961R is suited for core imaging capabilities and limited future extensibility. The 7966 supports greater future extensibility.
• The standard PXIe-1073 chassis is a 5-slot 'remote controller' chassis connecting to the computer via a PCIe (PCI Express) card. Both PCIe card and cable are included.

Scanner Hardware

For resonant scanned raster imaging, users require 1x each of:

Resonant Scanner: Cambridge Technologies CRS-8 or CRS-12 scanner. Includes control board.

Galvo Scanner: Cambridge Technologies 6210 or 6215 galvo system (typ. with 4-6mm mirror). Other analog-control galvos also supported.

Notes

CRS-12 support may not be ready by ScanImage 5 prerelease. Its support is planned by ScanImage 5 release date.

Sutter can provide a scanner assembly with sound-proof housing, with accompanying electronics housing. If interested, please contact Rick Ayer at Sutter.

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.

Galvo Scanning Hardware

For galvo scanned raster imaging and future scan modes:

Digitizer Hardware

ScanImage 5 Galvo will support the following input digitizer options:

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Scanner Hardware

An X/Y analog-controlled galvo scanner pair is required.  Cambridge Technologies 6210 or 6215 galvo system (typ. with 3-6mm mirrors) is typical. Galvo system characteristics impact attainable line speed and performance of future scan modes.

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Computer Hardware

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ScanImage 2015 will support the same scanner/digitizer hardware as ScanImage 5

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ScanImage 5 Scanner Hardware

ScanImage 5 requires a pair of scanners (one resonant and one galvo scanner) to achieve video-rate area scanning operation. 

ScanImage 5 users can choose either:

• scanner system that combines a resonant scanner and galvo scanner

• scanner components - one resonant scanner and one galvo scanner

ScanImage 5 Scanner Systems

Sutter Instrument systems:

• Resonant Scan Box
• MOM-Resonant microscope systems

ScanImage 5 Resonant Scanner Components

Cambridge Technology components

• CRS 8Khz (part 6SC08KA012-02Y)
• CRS 12Khz (part 6SC12KA012-02Y)
• Classic CRS-8 scanner 

ScanImage 5 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

• 6210H galvo, with 6711x or 6713x servo driver
• 6215H galvo, with 6711x or 6713x servo driver

 Class 0 servo topology is recommended, but not required

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ScanImage 5 DAQ Hardware

ScanImage 5 will use National Instruments PXI FlexRIO platform.

ScanImage 5 has required, user-selected, and user-optional DAQ components

• PXIe-1073 chassis/controller (or higher)

• PXIe-6341 X DAQ board (or higher)

User-Selected DAQ Components 

Digitizer Module

FPGA Module

• Basic Option: PXIe-7961R
• Performance Option: PXIe-7975R

For SI 5, there will be no difference in operation. 

Features in future versions (SI 2015 & beyond) may utilize the far
greater (~10x) image processing power of the PXIe-7975R, e.g. closed-loop experiments.

User-Optional DAQ Components 

Users can add additional boards for control of Beams (Pockels) and Piezo features.

 Beams control is recommended. Allows blanking laser during resonant scanner slowdown and galvo scanner flyback.

 Piezo control is optional. Allows for volume imaging

For each optional feature desired, select one of the following X series DAQ boards:

• PCIe-6321 - inserted into computer PCIe slot
• PXIe-6341 - inserted into PXIe-1073 chassis

 PCIe-6321 option is cheaper, but requires additional wiring and uses a computer PCIe slot

Computer Hardware

Example tested ScanImage 5 computer systems will be provided at the prerelease date.by the early-access release date.