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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.
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SI 5 SI5-Resonant | May 22 2014 (beta) | SFN 2014 | Recapitulate ScanImage 4 (resonant scanning) features with |
| SI5-Flex SI 2015
Galvo & Multi) | SFN 2014 (beta) | SFN 2015 | multi-scanner, and other features specified by ScanImage 5 members. |
Early-access releases will be available exclusively to ScanImage 5 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! |
ScanImage 2015 will support the same scanner/digitizer hardware as ScanImage 5
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ScanImage 5
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Scanner Hardware
ScanImage 5
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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
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:
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- Resonant Scan Box
- MOM-Resonant microscope systems
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ScanImage 5 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
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ScanImage 5 Galvo Scanner Components
Any analog-driven galvo scanner component, including galvanometer-mounted mirror and servo driver circuit, can be used.
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Class 0 servo topology is recommended, but not required
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ScanImage 5 DAQ Hardware
DAQ 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:
| Chassis | FPGA Module | Digitizer Adapter | Comments | |
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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 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.
Contact scanimage5@vidriotech.com for information about other FlexRIO system configurations that may be suited 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 |
Control DAQ Hardware
SI5 requires 1-3 additional X Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) boards for resonant scanning operation.
| Board # | Purpose | Req/Opt | Options |
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| 1 | Y Galvo control | Required | PXIe-6341 |
| 2 | Pockels control | Optional | PCIe-6321 or PXIe-6341 |
| 3 | Piezo/FastZ control | Optional | PCIe-6321 or PXIe-6341 |
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
- 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.
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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 |
User-Optional DAQ Components
Beams control is recommended. Allows blanking laser during resonant scanner slowdown and galvo scanner flyback. Piezo control is optional. Allows for volume imaging PCIe-6321 option is cheaper, but requires additional wiring and uses a computer PCIe slot
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<h2 id="ScanImage5Info-SI5-FlexGalvoScanningHardware">SI5-Flex Galvo 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 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 class="confluenceTable"><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" class="confluenceTd">USB X Series</td><td colspan="1" class="confluenceTd"><a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/209071" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">USB-6351</a>, <a href="http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/209072" class="external-link" rel="nofollow">USB-6353</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><td colspan="1" class="confluenceTd">USB-6351/6353 recommended for no-Pockels/Pockels cases, respectively</td></tr></tbody></table></div></pre></td></tr></tbody></table><h4 id="ScanImage5Info-ScannerHardware">Scanner Hardware</h4><p>An X/Y analog-controlled galvo scanner pair is required. 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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Computer Hardware
Example tested ScanImage 5 computer systems will be provided by the early-access release date.
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