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Release Schedule

ScanImage 5 will be released in two parts, SI5-Resonant and SI5-Flex2014. The next version, ScanImage 2015, will add new features to ScanImage 5.

 Early-Access
Release(s) 		Public
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SI 5

SI5-

(Resonant)

May 22 2014 (beta)SFN 2014

Recapitulate ScanImage 4 (resonant scanning) features with
more flexible and powerful NI FPGA (FlexRIO) hardware.

SI 2015
(Galvo & Multi)

SFN 2014  (beta)

SI5-Flex

SFN 2014 &
March 2015& March 2015 (official)

SFN 2015
  • By SFN 2014: Recapitulate ScanImage 3 (galvo scanning) features and add features requested by SI5 Founding Members
    • By March 2015: Support both galvo and resonant scanning modes plus multi-scanner modes for photostimulation,
    random-access imaging, and photoablation applicationsNew features beyond ScanImage 5, including galvo arb-scanning,
    multi-scanner, and other features specified by ScanImage 5 members.

    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.        

    SI5-Resonant Scanning Hardware

    For resonant scanned raster imaging, both digitizer hardware and scanner hardware are required.

    Digitizer Hardware

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

    The NI system bundles with SI5 support include:

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    • The PXIe-1073 is a 5-slot 'remote controller' chassis connecting to the computer via a PCIe (PCI Express) card. Both PCIe card and cable are included.
    • More advanced chassis options will work as well.

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    • PXIe-7975R (and other new devices) will also be supported, after August 2014. Offers greater processing power than 7961R.
      In August 2014, NI will add support for NI 5732/4 digitizer modules with the PXIe-7975.
    • PXIe-7962R will also be supported (bitfiles provided), but not as extensively tested
    • PXIe-7965/6R is NOT recommended at this time, as the PXIe-7975R will offer greater performance per unit cost.

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    NI 5732  (2 Chans/80MHz)

    NI 5734 (4 Chans/120MHz) 

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    (tick) 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:

    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

    (tick) 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

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    Stay tuned for a National Instruments ScanImage 5 configuration tool

    We anticipate this may include small discounts on hardware

    User-Selected DAQ Components 

    Digitizer Module

    FPGA Module

    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.

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    titlePXIe-7961 loaners

    The PXIe-7975R option will be supported by ScanImage 5 by August 2014.

    Vidrio tentatively has access to a small pool of PXIe-7961R loaners

    Loaners are intended for users who purchase a PXIe-7975R
    but need to start using ScanImage 5 sooner than August. Contact membersupport@vidriotech.com if interested.

    User-Optional DAQ Components 

    Users can add additional boards for control of Beams (Pockels) and Piezo features.
    (tick) Beams control is recommended. Allows blanking laser during resonant scanner slowdown and galvo scanner flyback.
    (tick) Piezo control is optional. Allows for volume imaging
    For each optional feature desired, select one of the following X series DAQ boards:

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

     

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    Scanner Hardware
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    Sutter Instrument company offers a Resonant Scan Box component combining the required components in a sound-proof housing.
    Both the Sutter standalone Resonant Scan Box and their full MOM-Resonant microscope system will be compatible with ScanImage 5.
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    titleNew & Old CRS Scanner Models
    ScanImage 5 supports the CRS Resonant Scanner system from Cambridge Technology.
    Recently, Cambridge is offering a new CRS Resonant Scanner Driver board (part 6SC08KA012-02Y with new 711-80159 driver board). 
    The new systems provide improved synchronization and are optimized for use with the maximal angle versions of the scanner devices.
    Vidrio engineers will test this new scanner system before April 1, 2014. Prospective ScanImage 5 users may elect to wait until this assessment before purchasing a scanner system. 
    Note that 'classic' CRS scanner systems will also be fully supported, though minor additional electronics might be needed.
    For resonant scanned raster imaging, users require 1x each of:
    Resonant Scanner: Cambridge Technologies CRS-8 or CRS-12 scanner (older or newer systems. Includes control board.
    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
    (warning) CRS-12 support will not be ready by the SI5-Resonant prerelease date; its support is planned by SFN 2014
    (info) 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.
    SI5-Flex Galvo Scanning Hardware
    For SI5-Flex galvo scanning modes (raster and future scan modes):
    Digitizer Hardware
    SI5-Flex will support the following input digitizer options:
    FamilyModel Number(s)Comments
    PCIe X SeriesPCIe-6351, PCIe-6353PCIe-6351/6353 recommended for no-Pockels/Pockels cases, respectively
    PXIe X SeriesPXIe-6356, PXIe-6358PXIe boards fit into chassis used for resonant scanning (if applicable). PXIe-6356/6358 recommended for no-Pockels/Pockels cases, respectively.
    S SeriesPCI-6110Not 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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    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
    ScanImage 5 (resonant and galvo modules) is expected to run on standard multi-core machines (e.g. iCore7) with at least 4GB RAM and at least 4 PCIe slots.
    Example tested ScanImage 5 computer systems will be provided at the prerelease dateby the early-access release date.