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 PXI FlexRIO platform. The system consists of a: PXI 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 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.
• Bundles above use the PXIe-1073 chassis.
  
  • This 5-slot 'remote controller' chassis connects to the computer via a PCIe (PCI Express) card. Both PCIe card and cable are included.
  • Other chassis (with remote or included controller) can also be used.
• ScanImage 5 will include pre-complied FPGA bitfiles - one for each of the four 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.
  
  

Galvo Scanning

ScanImage 5 Galvo will support the following input digitizer options:

Scanner Hardware

Resonant Scanning

Imaging requires

Galvo Scanning