ScanImage 5 Info

Overview

ScanImage 5 will 1) unify resonant and galvo scanning capabilities into a single architecture and 2) support the use of generic resonant scanning hardware. ScanImage 5 will support hardware configurations with resonant scanning, galvo scanning, or both (by SI 5.1).

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.

Release Dates

Digitizer Hardware

Digitizer hardware is needed for imaging based on resonant and/or galvo scanning.

Resonant Scanning

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

For ScanImage 5 users, National Instruments has prepared the following system bundles for 4 recommended configurations:

Notes

• National Instruments can sell extended warranty support for the hardware bundles, protecting against hardware failure. Discuss with your local sales rep to add to your order if desired.
• Bundles above use the PXIe-1071 chassis.
  
  • This 4-slot 'remote controller' chassis connects to the computer via a PCIe (PCI Express) card. 
  • Other chassis (with remote or included controller) can also be used.
• ScanImage 5 will include NI bitfiles - one for each of the four combinations above. These bitfiles can be downloaded to user hardware.
• The PXIe-7962R FPGA module will likely also be supported (bitfiles provided), but this will not be as extensively tested.
  
  

Galvo Scanning

ScanImage 5 Galvo will support the following input digitizer options:

Scanner Hardware

Resonant Scanning

Imaging requires