FASTCAMERA DVRP-VS USER`S MANUAL
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1. Drives in Sai cted Array Tap 1 Drive 1 07001724 7 SCSI ID 1 E SC 73GB 10K REFURBI Serial 00434 Tap 1 Drive 2 07001 724 7 SCSI ID 3 CSC 33B 10K REFURB Serial 0051 7 1 Drive 07001724 SCSI ID 5 73GB 10K REFLURBI Serial 02 Figure 2 Creating RAID disk array in DVR Express Disk Manager CREATING AND EDITING CAMERA FILES A camera file describing format and parameters of the output signal from a camera is another essential prerequisite for video data capture Each Video File on the RAID disk array is tightly bound to a camera file Once camera file information is stored with a Video File it can not be changed except by deleting and re creating new Video File Changes in a camera file made after creation of a Video File will not make any difference The FastCamera DVRP system comes with a full set of camera files describing FastCamera 40 and FastCamera 13 with black and white and with color sensors B DYR Express Camera File Editor X Welcome to the DWA Express Camera File Editor Existing Camera Files This program allows You to create camera files Camera files describe the parameters of a particular camera such as the resolution piel depth etc Before pou can record videa from a camera You need to create camera file that describes your camera Fast Vision 10 bit cf Fast Vision Fy 3 c 10 bit cf Fast Vision Fy 3 c 10 bit bad cf Fast Visio2. FASTCAMERA DVRP VS USER S MANUAL FVM 00400 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright 2004 by FastVision LLC All rights reserved This document in whole or in part may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any other electronic medium or machine readable form without the express written consent of FastVision LLC FastVision makes no warranty for the use of its products assumes no responsibility for any error which may appear in this document and makes no commitment to update the information contained herein FastVision LLC retains the right to make changes to this manual at any time without notice Document Name FastCamera DVRP User s Manual Document Number FVM 00400 Revision History 1 0 July 29 2004 Trademarks FastVision is a registered trademark of FastVision LLC Channel Link is a trademark of National Semiconductor Virtex is a trademark of Xilinx Inc Windows Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Video Savant DVR Express CL160 are registered trademarks of IO Industries All trademarks are the property of their respective holders FastVision LLC 131 Daniel Webster Highway 529 Nashua NH 03060 USA Telephone 603 891 4317 Fax 603 891 1881 Web Site http www Fast Vision com Email sales Fast Vision com or support Fast Vision com TABLE OF CONTENTS HARDWARE INSTALLATION ia eed ad
3. Zoom out Zoom out Mo zoom x liz mpor Import b p xu nos x 1 8 image rin image x 116 Clear image Clear image Help Help Add control panel Configure control panels Set as master slave Add control panel Configure control panels Set as master slave Figure 8 Video Savant Quick Menu The Quick Menu has different options in single frame and thumbnail modes In the single frame mode Quick Menu supports Select Image Buffer command to image a particular frame On the other side set of frames can be selected in the multiple frames view by using Select Image Buffer range in the Quick Menu 12 The User switches between these views by double clicking left mouse button Number of rows and size of thumbnails in the multiple frames view is defined in the Thumbnails panel under Display tab The User should exercise caution in selecting the smallest 32 pixel size painting and refreshing Image Display Area can take a really long and annoying time in that setting The Video Savant activities are alternating between two self descriptive distinct modes Digital Video Recording DVR or Digital Video Playback The User can switch between these modes very quickly and at will as long as they involve the same Video File Each of these modes can be additionally configured to support in line streaming filter image processing and analysis owitching between different Video Files i e selecting diff
4. l dmas A X pal Al AW ane uug Buissasoid 10 0 eos dnies spat isyun earsfiu aleas jene ds sonas ames s o sisfijeug d s T es T oss sedia obeu aseju ewen lmnding ES weans Busseooj gt N 22 TROUBLESHOOTING There are several things you can try before you call FastVision Technical Support for help Make sure the computer is plugged in Make sure the power source is on Go back over the hardware installation to make sure that the system is properly installed Go back over the software installation to make sure you have installed all necessary software Run the Installation User Test to verify correct installation of both hardware and software Run the user diagnostics test for your main board to make sure it s working properly Insert the FastVision CD ROM and check the various Release Notes to see if there is any information relevant to the problem you are experiencing The release notes are available in the directory C Program Files FastVision LLC FastViewer 3FF alinfo 23 FASTVISION TECHNICAL SUPPORT FastVision offers technical support to any licensed user during the normal business hours of 9 a m to 5 p m EST We offer assistance on all aspects of processor board and PMC installation
5. 10 Frame delay Remove Rename Clear Last storage buffer Script Add marker each recording Tiger LOMG TEST Image butter 17222 Total number 49290 Size 2352 1728 8 Display area 803 0 4 3 Figure 16 Selecting images for export Event markers NOTE The User should exercise caution in exporting large image sets since necessary image processing operations especially conversion can limit export to a 19 very low frame rates Exporting tens of thousands of images could take hours and can consume significant system resources Image format of exported files will be determined at the last step of selection mE Yideo Savant Export En image file s 4 My Pictures Save In File name Save Cancel DS AMT Windows Bitmap bmp x Saved Raw Image Data ravi TIFF tf Test txt T DFs Files dpx T k Output LUT Display Camera interface Image file types Metworking HEE Image buffer l Stopping conditions Record timing Playback tirr stop press stop button F1 key or any of Maximum speed C Masimurm Event markers Record Number of frames Frame skip Frame sk Playback umber af frames r Filter all frames C Frame de Framerat CC Script Mark event_ Remo
6. EM e Stopping conditions Record timing Playback timing Advanced Save Record script Playback script Soript output Snap EE To stop press stop button F1key or any of Maximum speed Maximum speed Enable stream filters on record Event markers j p Record Number of frames 500000 C Frame skip C Frame skip 0 Enable stream filter ck m Playback Number of frames Filter all frames Frame delay m Enable display durilifecord r p n Elapsed time h m s Frame delay _ Framerate Enable stream filter li 4 SETS poem Clear Last storage buffer Script C Script Setup 4 4 Add marker for each recording Trigger Video file FV13 148 C Image buffer 0 Total number 2001 Size 1280 1024 8 Display area 0 0 1246 767 ROIO 0 1280 1024 Figure 6 Video Savant work area All operations are centered on a primary Video File and Video Savant is useless until such file is specified The Video Savant memorizes primary Video File between sessions and automatically restores capture parameters associated with that file every time application is started The Image Display Area works in two distinct modes a single frame view as above and as a multiple frames view or thumbnail view below 11 mI ETE ini x gle dei ee eden Image buffe
7. Sequence Size 1 Atta Calculate Bayer Filter Camera J pee E a uis Enable time stamping of I Default setting Far live mode is full bit depth Disable single snap A Disable changing the bit depth setting Multiple cameras store stream filter data at end of file Test 5nap Test Live Control Signals Reset Acq Engine Timestamp Figure 5 Marking camera as Bayer Filter color type Camera Settings If changes have been made in the camera file during testing with the Camera File Editor the user will be asked to confirm saving these changes in the original camera file on exit from Program These changes will affect only Video Files 10 VIDEO ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY The Video Savant application controls all operations of the FastCamera DVHRP system that deals with capturing and replaying of video data Immediately upon starting the Video Savant application the users will see its work area It consists of a large Image Viewing Area and adjacent Control Panel a large main window that can be positioned anywhere in the system window The Image Display Area displays video captured by the camera or stored in the RAID array Multiple control panels can be added to main window for access to the most often used controls for capture and playback operating modes Widen Gavant DYR Processing Stream filters Output LUT Display Camera interface Image file types Networkin x 0 2 Image buffer
8. and operation CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT To speak with a Technical Support Representative on the telephone call the number below and ask for Technical Support Telephone 603 891 4317 If you would rather FAX a written description of the problem make sure you address the FAX to Technical Support and send it to Fax 603 891 1881 You can email a description of the problem to support FastVision com Before you contact technical support have the following information ready Serial numbers and hardware revision numbers of all of your boards This information is written on the invoice that was shipped with your products Also each board has its serial number and revision number written on either in ink or in bar code form The version of the ALRT ALFAST or FASTCAMERA DVRP software that you are using The type and version of the host operating system i e Windows 98 Note the types and numbers of all your software revisions daughter card libraries the application library and the compiler Returning Products for Repair or Replacements Our first concern is that you be pleased with your FastVision products If after trying everything you can do yourself and after contacting FastVision Technical Support you feel your hardware or software is not functioning properly you can return the product to FastVision for service or replacement Service or replacement may be covered by your warranty depending upon your warranty
9. ese evade des bene 5 OPEN SYSTEMS GHASSIS iiio epu En ee eee ee ee 5 INSTALE DISK RACKS a cede ee cee 5 INS TALE BOARDS sisis enara 7 REPLACE THE SIDE PANEL eee 7 CONNECT FASTCAMERA TO 7 CONNECT THE PC CABLES KEYBOARD MOUSE VIDEO DISPLAY ETHERNET AND PONE usus esM MM ME MEMINI MM EM EU II 7 INSTALLING FASTCAMERA DVRP APPLICATION rrr rere nnn nant 7 SETTING UP SCSI RAID DISK lt 8 CREATING AND EDITING CAMERA FILES 9 VIDEO ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY eee o sete eee 11 CREATING AND MANAGING VIDEO FILES 1111 13 FASTCAMERA CONTROL 15 VIDEO PLAYBACK AND STREAM PROCESSING 18 ARCHIVING AND EXPORTING VIDEO DATA 18 TROUBLESHOOTING waives a 23 FAST VISION TECHNICAL 50 A 24 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT ee eee eek 24 OTHER MANUALS IO Industries manuals cover all aspects of C
10. the Video Savant presents all essential recording controls for the following actions Invoke dialog box to choose another Video File e Define appropriate Stopping conditions recording time or number of frames for a recording session e Have Live video preview to adjust camera targeting and exposure e Start and Stop actual recording Live video preview button toggles between starting and stopping video preview It also puts Image Display Area in the single frame view mode Settings in the Display Tab will determine refresh frame rate of Live display during video recording The User might consider reducing frame display refresh rate or suspend Live frame display altogether at higher recording frame rates to reduce memory contention and prevent potential loss of frames DYA Processing Stream Filters Output LUT Camera interface Image Image buffer i Stopping conditions Snap M4 Ta stop press stop button any of Record Number of frames Playback umber of frames 5 Elapsed time h m s D 30 10 Last storage butter Event markers m Remove Rename Clear Add marker For each recording videa File 1 1 8 Image butter 0 Total number 2001 Figure 10 DVR recording controls Size 1250 1024 s S At the completion of each recording and playback session Video Savant displays statistical summary
11. the success of your projects In addition to ongoing improvements every FastVision product is put through extensive and varied testing Even so occasionally situations can come up in the fields that were not encountered during our testing at FastVision If you encounter a software or hardware problem or anomaly please contact us immediately for assistance Ifa fix is not available right away often we can devise a work around that allows you to move forward with your project while we continue to work on the problem you ve encountered It is important that we are able to reproduce your error in an isolated test case You can help if you create a stand alone code module that is isolated from your application and yet clearly demonstrates the anomaly or flaw Describe the error that occurs with the particular code module and email the file to us at support FastVision com 25 We will compile and run the module to track down the anomaly you ve found If you do not have Internet access or if it is inconvenient for you to get to access copy the code to a disk describe the error and mail the disk to Technical Support at the FastVision address below If the code is small enough you can also FAX the code module to us at 603 891 1881 If you are faxing the code write everything large and legibly and remember to include your description of the error When you are describing a software problem include revision numbers of all associated s
12. B sec for up to 40 minutes The FastCamera DVRP also allows offline video playback and processing of image files that were recorded by the FastCamera DVHRP system including exporting single frames and groups of frames to standard image HARDWARE INSTALLATION NOTE Hardware components of the FastCamera DVRP system are very sensitive to the electrostatic discharge ESD and there can be irreversible damaged by improper handling Persons performing hardware installation should use a grounding strip and strictly follow proper ESD procedures The following components of the FastCamera DVRP are removed for shipment and must be installed back in the system before first use in the listed order SCSI and IDE disk racks AGP8 graphics card CL160 framegrabber board SCSI cable FastCamera cable FastCamera power supply and cable OPEN SYSTEMS CHASSIS Hemove screws holding side panel of the chassis closest to the fans in the back slide the panel out and put it away protecting from scratches and warping The side panel should be replaced at the end of the hardware installation procedure INSTALL DISK RACKS e Slide IDE disk rack in the upper and SCSI disk rack in the lower positions as depicted below Connect the IDE and power cable e Before installing the SCSI rack connect the terminated end of an LVDS SCSI cable to the top disk in the SCSI rack and attach the two following connectors to the corresponding disks as in the picture below B
13. Custom Camera Stream Filter Data Bytes per Frame 0 Aug 05 2004 18 51 Custom Camera Stream Filter Data Storage End of video file 05 2004 09 39 Custom Camera Created Aug 04 2004 14 32 Write Protected No Aug 04 2004 13 42 Fast Vision FC13 2x8 e e Timestamp Disabled Start Block 135719023 End Block 141013668 foe Mee 2 2 PUR RN a eDelete history list Eveny VET etup conversion filter A Open File Delete File SSS F 13 1 8 C 4 40 Mise Widen Fin EXPERIMENT 1 23 Benchmark Erase File Toggle Write Protection s Fv40 2x8 M F 13 1 8 M mage Active Disk Array GENEX Total Disk Space 210021 MB Free Disk Space 186224 88 Figure 9 Video File selection Deleting Video File will not destroy stored video data they will pop up in the newly created file if it overlaps areas used by the deleted file The User can apply Benchmark Erase File operation to completely wipe out old video data and prevent potential future confusion 13 RECORDING VIDEO DATA Once RAID disk array is set and primary Video File is selected the FastCamera DVRP system is ready to record captured video data The User starts by selecting DVR tab on the control panel that brings DVR Control panel to foreground The left side of the DVR control panel of
14. L160 hardware and software installation and operation Call FastVision at 603 891 4317 and request the appropriate manuals from the list below if they did not come in your FastCamera shipment 1 Video Savant User s Guide Version 4 0 2 DVR Express Digital Camera Interface and Recorder 3 FVM 00400 FastCamera 40 User s Manual INTRODUCTION This manual covers the FastVision LLC FastCamera DVRP system and software It covers hardware and software installation systems configuration and application controls Proper operation of the FastCamera DVRP relies on carefully selected hardware components integrated in a well balanced computer system Achieving the high sustained digital video rate heavily depends on underlying hardware configuration Generally such a computer system is classified as a computer server It is recommended that no other computer or data movement applications are running during video capture operations FASTCAMERA DVRP SYSTEM The FastCamera DVRP is a digital recording system that is based on the FastVision FastCamera connected by one standard CameraLink cable to the IO Industries CL160 framegrabber The CL160 framegrabber has direct connection to the RAID 0 array of SCSI hard disks Video data recording and playback is controlled by the Video Savant application that works under Windows 2000 operating system The FastCamera DVRP system enables recording of video captured by a FastCamera at the rate of 80 M
15. STALLING FASTCAMERA DVRP APPLICATION The FastCamera DVRP application includes drivers for the CL 160 framegrabber the DVR Disk Manager the Camera File Editor the Video Savant recording and playback application and the FastCamera Control Program All these software components are installed from two CD ROM disks in two steps first the Video Savant 4 0 software then Video Savant update and the FastCamera Control Program In order to install the FastCamera DVRP application software e Attach the Parallel Port protection key to the parallel port in the back of the chassis e Insert the Video Savant 4 0 installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive Access your CD ROM drive go to A VSAVANT directory and double click setup exe e Follow the on screen instructions to install Video Savant application and the Security Key e After the installation is complete reboot the PC System to complete the software installation and the environment setup e Insert CD ROM 2 with the Camera Control and Video Savant update CD ROM into your CD ROM drive Go to CD ROM 2 CameraControl directory and click setup exe Go to the top of CD ROM 2 and click on vs4sp8b exe Copy CD ROM 2 CAMFILES to C VSAVANTA4 CL160 CAMEFILES Copy file CLSERIOI DLL from the top folder of CD ROM 2 to c WINNT system32 Reboot the DVRP system FASTCAMERA DVRP OPERATION OVERVIEW This chapter focuses on essential tasks necessary to capture display and manage video data
16. The first step is to call FastVision and request a Return Materials Authorization RMA number This is the number assigned both to your returning product and to all records of your communications with Technical Support When a FastVision technician receives your returned hardware or software he will match its RMA number to the on file information you have given us so he can solve the problem you ve cited 24 When calling for an RMA number please have the following information ready Serial numbers and descriptions of product s being shipped back A listing including revision numbers for all software libraries applications daughter cards etc A clear and detailed description of the problem and when it occurs Exact code that will cause the failure A description of any environmental condition that can cause the problem All of this information will be logged into the RMA report so it s there for the technician when your product arrives at FastVision Put boards inside their anti static protective bags Then pack the product s securely in the original shipping materials if possible and ship to FastVision LLC T1 Spit Brook Road Suite 200 Nashua NH 03060 USA Clearly mark the outside of your package Attention RMA 90XXX Remember to include your return address and the name and number of the person who should be contacted if we have questions Reporting Bugs We at FastVision are continually improving our products to ensure
17. ayer to RGB conversion filter can restrict playback speed VIDEO PLAYBACK AND STREAM PROCESSING Playback of captured video data stored in the active Video File can be started at any time when video recording or preview is stopped Playback starts at position in the active Video File where it was left by previous operation This position can be changed by two methods e Entering desired frame number directly in the Image Buffer edit box e Dragging slider control to the desired place in the record Images of frames will pass in the Image Display Area after a second delay if conversion filter is enabled OVA Stream filters Dis READY NEN 2 Me Image buffer Record Number of frames Playback Mumber of frames Elapsed time h m s Last storage buffer amera interface Image Event markers T Remove Rename Clear Add marker each recording Video FY13 152 L Image buffer 0 Total number 2001 Size 1280 1024 Figure 15 playback controls ARCHIVING AND EXPORTING VIDEO DATA Video data stored in the RAID disk array are readily available to the Video Savant application program but invisible to Host computer and its operating system and Host applications If the user needs to archive recorded data or transport them to a Host resident application these data must be first exported to a Host visible storag
18. e careful to thread the SCSI rack s fan power cord through the rack s socket so it will not be pinched between the socket and the rack Push locking level of each rack toward the front of the chassis until it locks e Connect chassis power connectors to each disk and to the special power connector of the lowest SCSI disk that feeds the SCSI rack fan jet CL160 framegrabber 4 Special power connector Figure 1 FastCamera DVHRP chassis INSTALL BOARDS e Place AGPS graphics card in the AGP slot on the motherboard and affix rear bracket with a screw Insert CL160 framegrabber board in the lowest PCI slot farthest from the AGP slot and screw the rear bracket to the chassis e Connect un terminated end of the LVDS SCSI cable from the SCSI disk rack to the internal SCSI connector on the CL160 board REPLACE THE SIDE PANEL Reverse steps taken to open DVRP system chassis in the section above CONNECT FASTCAMERA TO FRAMEGRABBER Connect a Camera Link cable to the rear bracket connector on the CL160 framegrabber board and to the Camera Link connector on the back of FastCamera Connect FastCamera power cable to the round connector on the back of the FastCamera and plug power cord in the FastCamera power adapter The LED light on the adapter should glow green when AC power is turned on CONNECT THE PC CABLES KEYBOARD MOUSE VIDEO DISPLAY ETHERNET AND POWER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION IN
19. e device There are two ways to do it e Using Quick Menu commands e Using Image File Types Control Panel The Quick Menu controls export and import of images The first step in exporting video images is selecting image set to be exported By default selected set includes a frame at the current frame position in the Video File 18 1 Invoking Quick Menu in a single frame view mode designates currently displayed frame image buffer for the export Imported image will be converted and inserted at a current frame position in the Video File as well 2 Using Quick Menu in a multiple frames view mode presents more options for these operations It allows selection of an image set either by the first last frame numbers or by row column and even all frames in the file Conversion will be invoked automatically if it was defined in the Video File creation Dm ideo Savant Select image range Select row Select column Select all Select ROI Ignore ROI Show ROI Full ROI Import Export Frint images Clear images SPA Help Image Add control panel Configure control panels Record timing Playback tirr C Frame sk Frame de Framerat Script Set as master slave Maximum speed Ferma maoe ar aE C Frame skip Playback umber of frames 500 Filter all frames vw Elapsed time h m s 30
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21. erent Video File as primary will cause hardware reconfiguration and the application will reboot There is significant complexity and richness in activities supported by the Video Savant Controlling these activities require navigation through the maze of control panels whose panels alternate among various optional views One combined view of all control panels can be seen in Appendix A as a quick reference to control panels CREATING AND MANAGING VIDEO FILES Depending on the application requirements the user can treat video storage space provided by the RAID disk array as a large single Video File or subdivide it in a set of Video Files Each Video File will preserve definition of camera settings including optional conversion filter and its settings In either case navigation inside Video File is done by a frame image buffer number Each Video File has a predefined number of frames Advantages of only one Video File at a time can be designated as Primary and displayed in the Image Display Area Switching to another Video File causes hardware reconfiguration and application reboot DVR Express File Manager Disk Array GENEX v Attributes for FV40 C Author Administrator Video Filet Number of Frames 2001 Horizontal Resolution 2352 Vertical Resolution 1728 E Taps 1 Aug 05 2004 17 02 Custom Camera Piel Bit Depth g Aug 05 2004 12 03 Custom Camera Pixel Storage Bit Depth 8 Aug 05 2004 16 47
22. etup to view custom settings Setup No comersion Roper Megaplus Conversion Library 32 bit RGB conversion filter Alternate YUY Conversion Filter Interlacing Byte Swapping Conversion Filter Remove Rotation Conversion Filter conversion OK dm RGB Baverl conversion P4 accelerated Release notes e p ep ab CD CD CD 9D CD 0D D D OD D L 4 i 4 T Author Administrator Conversion Bayer converson Notes comment text here Setup OK T ideo Savant Red Window Red Level Green window Green Level Blue window Blu Level Number of Threads fi Zolor coding nethod GRBG Bayer Conversion Speed Auto OK nse Save LUT Load Reset LUT E Figure 14 Configuring Bayer to RGB image conversion 17 The picture above shows all steps involved in defining and balancing Bayer to RGB conversion in the Video File Once conversion filter is set in the Video File further adjustments of white balance can be simplified by going through command sequence Video File gt Setup Conversion Filter gt White Balance NOTE Depending on the implementation speed of a B
23. n 3 8 bit cf Fast Vision Fy 3 c Dual 8 Fast Vision FY 3 m 8 cf Fast Vision 3 m Qual 6 bit ct Fast Vision FU 10 bit cf Fast Vision 8 bit cf Fast Vision 40 188 bit cf Fast Vision 40 26 bit ct Fast Vision FP 4 m 2x8 bil Please check the list ta the right to see camera already exists for your camera IF not have two choices You can enter the parameters directly in the editar or you can run the Camera File Wizard The wizard will quide you through the process of creating a camera file and auta detect many settings as possible Create New Camera File Camera File Wizard Dont show this window again Open Camera File Figure 3 Selecting Camera File A camera file only describes FastCamera output signal It doesn t change or set the camera to work in that mode For video capture to work the FastCamera must be configured into a corresponding mode by the FastCamera Control Program Video capture will not work if there is a mismatch between camera definition memorized by a Video File and the actual FastCamera operating mode A match between the Video File description and actual camera settings can be easily verified by testing the camera file in the live video test The user can open an existing camera file and click Test Live in the resulting dialog box 2 D R Express Camera File Editor C VSAVANTA CLIBD camfile
24. ode simplify addition of user written plug in filters Other similar filters can be developed in C C or Visual Basic The full manual set includes the Video Savant User s Guide and the DVR Express Product Family User s Guide that provide extensive coverage for more in depth subjects like working with multiple Video Files Image Processing and Analysis and for developing custom solutions using Video Savant SDK SETTING UP SCSI RAID DISK ARRAY The fast SCSI RAID disk array is essential for video data capture at high resolution and high sustained frame rates It must be created and configured before all other activities can proceed The main tool in that process is called Disk Manager It performs two basic operations writing disk signatures and creation of Disk Array on the set of connected SCSI disk drives Disk Manager s additional capabilities include deleting Disk Arrays and repairing damaged ones Its operations are simple and straightforward The DVRP system administrator should start Disk Manager and follow its directions See its main dialog box in the picture below showing creation of a single Disk Array out of three SCSI disks Express Disk Manager E _ m x LC Version version Info Achve Devices Drives Attached to Device 0 7007 724 SCSI ID 1 CSC PSGE 10K REFURB 00437 IUD SCSI ID 3 CSCIPSGB 10K REFURBI 0051 1 70007 SCSI ID S CSC SEE 10K REFURBI 02 70007 Selected Array MENE
25. of the session parameters 14 Recording Statistics X Errors Record Time 30 m 8 s 967 ms Record Error Record Speed MBs Buffer Overflow Frames Acquired 29009 r Overtlow Frames Recorded 48008 Timeout Transfer Time J3el35 Code Min Transfer Time 26997 wus tt of Long Writes Total Recording Speed MB Pending Writes Figure 11 Recording session statistics The error section of this summary will signal potential problems with video capture when framegrabber hardware fails to keep up with camera video stream FASTCAMERA CONTROL PROGHAM The FastCamera Control Program is necessary to set FastCamera in a mode matching the camera file and to fine tune exposure and frame rate settings required by an application Camera controls are simple and self explanatory Setting exposure and frame rate controls uses a combination of slider and scale factor to cover wide range of available values ii FastCamera40 Camera Control E M x Frame Rate f sec aL nn Tooo E Exposure msec 5 000 1 000 Load Settings 1 181 Save Camera Mode CL Clock 56 MHz PixelsiClack 2 Bits Pixel B Revision 3 1 Far clserTOT dll Figure 12 FastCamera Control Program 15 The camera setting can be preset ahead of time and saved in one of eight locations in the camera flash memory simplifying its use The Index of saved camera set
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27. r Networkin 6 Processing Stream filters Output LUT Display Camera interface Image file types 3 LI Advanced zi w m Record o memet Playback timing Save Record sc ript ayback script e Script output Snap EI To stop press stop button F1 key or any of Maximum speed Maximum speed Enable stream filters on record Eventmarkers Record Number of frames Frame skip Frameskip 1000 Enable stream filters on playback i Playback Number of frames 500 Filter all frames C Frame delay 0 Enable display during record z Elapsed time h m s Frame delay Framerate Enable stream filters on live Remove Rename Clear Last storage buffer Seript Add marker For each recording Trigger Sew Video file 40 Image buffer 3 Total number 2001 Size 2352 1728 8 Display area 0 0 9 3 Figure 7 Video Savant work area with thumbnail images One of the most important properties of the Image Display Area is the handy Quick Menu feature activated by a single right mouse button click in the Area The Quick Menu controls Image Zoom and Export Import among other important parameters Select display buffer Select display buffer Select ROI Select ROI Ignore ROI Ignore ROI Show ROI Show ROI Full ROT Full ROT Zoom in
28. ssFast Vision F 40 c 2x8 bik cf File camera Live Video Data Hate Control Misc Settings Motlised Output Format Scan Type Acquisition Engine M Ade Cameralink 0 AraScan Erie 1 C WDS Line Scan frame Rate fps b Mode tps ET SN Teslive Camera Settings Control Signals Reset Engine Timestamp Figure 4 Testing Camera File with live video An Image Display Area will show monochrome rendering of the raw captured video if settings do match No image data conversion will be used in the process Capture of the Live video data must be stopped by clicking Stop Live in order to make changes in the camera file One important parameter in a camera file conveys the presence of Bayer color filter in the camera and thus warns acquisition software of a Bayer pattern structure of the camera output signal That structure allows recovery of color information and the mark triggers automatic use of Bayer conversion filter when recorded video data are being played back processed or exported Configuring such Bayer to RGB conversion filter using white balance is subject of a separate treatment in a section below DYR Express Camera File Editor C SA ANT4 CL160 camfiles Fast ision F 40 c 258 bitci B c File Camera Image Taps Live Video Data Rate Control Misc Settings Lock live videa settings
29. tings can be recorded in the Video File comment area and all necessary settings can be loaded at once in the beginning of a working session The FastCamera automatically loads settings from the area 1 at a power boot time 16 CONVERTING VIDEO IMAGES FROM BAYER TO RGB The FastCamera captures color information in images by means of the Bayer color filter deposited directly on the monochrome video sensor Each pixel under Bayer filter carries information only about one color component Figure 13 Bayer filter pattern Images captured and stored in Bayer color format are considered by the Video Savant as a foreign image format and require conversion to the standard RGB color image by a special processing stage Such processing is done inline before video frames are displayed exported or processed An RGB image imported in a Bayer color image video file will be transformed in Bayer format before storage in the Video File Usually Bayer conversion on video data in the Video File is specified directly in the camera file associated with Video File see discussion about camera files above Alternatively conversion can be enabled after recording at a playback processing time by editing Video File properties namely Conversion field file properties gt BE Select configure Cony Ed Select Conversion Filter E File FV13 1X8 C Conversion DLL Bayer conversion i RGB Bayer conversion Custom Click s
30. using FastCamera DVHRP system namely e pre configuring DVRP system for video data acquisition by creating a set of Video Files on the RAID disk array recording captured video data in Video Files setting up conversion of raw video data from Bayer filter format to RGB playing back and analyzing captured video data managing Video Files Exporting video images from the internal format of Video Files to standard image formats and importing standard format images into Video Files The six major components of the FastCamera DVRP system are The FastCamera The fast SCSI RAID disk array preserving captured and processed video data A Video File allocated on the SCSI RAID array to hold a particular set of video data A Camera File that defines permanent characteristics of the FastCamera used in acquiring video data for the Video File e FastCamera Control Program adjusting exposure and frame rate for video acquisition e All other PC resources Large number of streaming filters is included with application to perform assorted image processing tasks including conversion of raw Bayer filter images into the full color images performing geometric transformations measuring image parameters importing and exporting images from the internal raw format into standard image formats like TIFF and AVI The Video Savant SDK included in the FastCamera DVRP package equips user with examples and collection of DLL libraries with full C source c
31. ve Rename Clear Add marker Far each recording r Elapsed time h m z Last storage buffer CC Script Trigger Setup Video LOMG TEST Image buffer 17223 Total number 43230 Size 2352 1728 8 Display 802 0 443 C Frame delay EE Figure 17 Selecting image format for exported files 20 21 APPENDIX A VIDEO SAVANT CONTROL PANELS QUICK REFERENCE 201 0 Lb gpz 0 oeae fiejdsi LOOZsequuny uos j UO Siayy SEI WEL ej Buunp fiejdsip o fiejap 1 rJ yoeqfiejduo sisyyweans sgeu3 4 uo sjeyg ureans paads umumel j andino 191225 iduos egfielj 3 iduospio9aH 5 anes paouenpy yoeqfiey4 dmesg 1966 duos j fiejap 1 rJ l diis paeds wnwikeyy Buun sadi spew eJeuie fiue Jo flay uoyng dois sseid dojs oL saying abesoys 152 awn pesde 3 J suonipuoo Burddois jo SIS YEW uayjng abeu eldsig sieyyweans burssa2o14 ayy weans paplosay seni
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