Multiboard Usage

In case of multiboard usage, the frame grabber(s) are connected to the Opto trigger board(s) by a specific 34-pin flat cable (see Notes below). The signals of this cable use open collector drivers.

This allows to either

Using one Opto trigger board for several frame grabbers makes synchronizing the frame grabbers most easy. By sharing the trigger input lines of the Opto trigger board, all frame grabbers in the PC are accurately synchronized.There is no limit how many frame grabbers can be connected to one Opto trigger board. However, all connected frame grabbers must be seated in the same PC. Commonly, the Opto trigger board supports all frame grabbers in one PC.

The scheme described above is useful if the acquisition is controlled by an external generator. However, there are applications where no external source is available or desired. In this cases, a master frame grabber needs to synchronize all its slave frame grabbers.

Power Off

 

Before installing hardware, ensure that

  • the system power is OFF and unplugged from the power outlet,
  • proper electrical grounding procedures have been followed.

 

 

Important Notes

 

  • Do NOT connect frame grabbers residing in different PCs.
  • To connect to several frame grabbers, use a custom-made single flat cable with a connector for the Opto trigger board and multiple connectors for the frame grabbers. Please contact the Basler sales department for ordering information.
  • microEnable IV AD4-CL, microEnable IV AD4-LVDS, and the microEnable IV VD4-CL with implemented I/O option "3.3V TTL (LVTTL) compatible (push/pull)" DO NOT allow the connection of two or more microEnable IV frame grabbers via the flat cable.