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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
Release		Comments

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.

    For ScanImage 5, the following system configurations are supported & recommended:

     ChassisFPGA ModuleDigitizer AdapterComments
    Basic
    2 Channel    		PXIe-1073PXIe-7961R
    		NI 5732Lowest cost, under $10K
    Basic
    4 Channel    		PXIe-1073PXIe-7961R
    		NI 5734 

    Performance
    2 Channel 

    		PXIe-1073PXIe-7975RNI 5732PXIe-7975R supports greater real-time image processing possibilities. Support for NI 5732 model expected by August 2014.
    Performance
    4 Channel    		PXIe-1073PXIe-7975RNI 5734PXIe-7975R supports greater real-time image processing possibilities. Support for NI 5732 model expected by August 2014.

    (tick) ScanImage 5 will include pre-complied FPGA bitfiles - one for each of the FPGA/Digitizer combinations above. Whitepaper on how to download bitfiles to FPGA hardware.

    (info) Contact scanimage5@vidriotech.com for information about other FlexRIO system configurations that may be suited for ScanImage

     

    Tip
    titleAugust Releases

    SI5 users are encouraged to wait until August 2014, if possible, to purchase a new resonant scanner digitizer system!

    National Instruments typically releases new modules & devices around its annual NI Week event in early August.

    Vidrio plans to support any new devices that provide added value for ScanImage applications at that time

    Scanner Hardware

    Tip
    titleSutter Components

    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.

    Info
    titleNew & Old CRS Scanner Models

    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

    (warning) CRS-12 support will not be ready by the SI5-Resonant early-access release 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.

     

    Control DAQ Hardware

    SI5 requires 1-3 additional X Series multifunction data acquistion (DAQ) boards for resonant scanning operation.

    • Board 1 (Required):  Y Galvo control
    • Board 2 (Optional): Pockels control
    • Board 3 (Optional): Piezo/FastZ control 

    Recommended boards are the PCIe-6321 or PXIe-6341. 

    (tick) The PXIe option is moderately more expensive, but reduces the number of PCIe slots required in the computer and also reduces wiring complexity

    SI5-Flex Galvo Scanning Hardware 

    SI5-Flex will support various galvo scanning modes, including galvo-only and galvo-plus-resonant combinations. 

    This section lists hardware support for the SI5-Flex galvo scanning features to be provided by the SFN 2014 early-access release date.

    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.

      

    (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

    Tip

    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.

    Tip
    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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    Computer Hardware
    Example tested ScanImage 5 computer systems will be provided by the early-access release date.
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