Quantum Data 822S Quick Start Manual

Manual is about: Programmable Monochrome Video Signal Generator

Summary of 822S

  • Page 1

    68-00183 rev. C quantum data, inc. Page 1 m odel 822s programmable monochrome video signal generator quantum data, inc. Table of contents making connections .... 2 proper video termination ................... 3 front panel operation... 4 special operating mode (probe pulse) ..... 5 special operating...

  • Page 2: Making Connections

    Page 2 model 822s quick start guide making connections (power & test signals) ac mains input & switch 85 - 264 vac 48 - 440 hz sine 300 watts max. Analog video output 50 ohm differential analog output level calibration inputs blank module for model 822s video module - monochrome output blank module ...

  • Page 3: Proper Video Termination

    68-00183 rev. C quantum data, inc. Page 3 proper video termination improper termination of the video outputs will result in degradation (ringing, undershoot and/or overshoot) of the test signals. The following figures show suggested methods for connecting the video generator to displays having 50 an...

  • Page 4: Front Panel Operation

    Page 4 model 822s quick start guide front panel operation (normal mode) format knob selects a signal format from knob list. Image knob selects a test image (pattern) from knob list. Outputs button turns all signal outputs on and off sync gate buttons turn different sync types on and off video gate b...

  • Page 5: Special Operating Modes

    68-00183 rev. C quantum data, inc. Page 5 special operating modes probe sync pulse output the fs connector on the sync module can output a ttl level probe pulse that can be used to trigger an oscilloscope or to synchronize a camera used in automated vision systems. The pulse can be positioned manual...

  • Page 6: Special Operating Modes

    Page 6 model 822s quick start guide special operating modes probe sync pulse output (continued) there are two additional probe pulse operating modes available when outputting a progressive (non- interlaced) video format. Pressing the “r” video gating button will produce a probe pulse for each scan l...

  • Page 7: Special Operating Modes

    68-00183 rev. C quantum data, inc. Page 7 special operating modes reinitializing memory ! Reinitializing the generator’s memory erases all user created data and sets all video ampli- tude calibration factors to 0.000. This will disable the video outputs until self calibration is performed. 1) the ea...

  • Page 8: Special Operating Modes

    Page 8 model 822s quick start guide you can also start the procedure by sending the following command string to the generator’s comm port while the unit is running: avcm 1; fmtu details on the connections can be found on a later page. 2) the lcd will display a prompt asking you to make the connectio...

  • Page 9

    68-00183 rev. C quantum data, inc. Page 9 programming and operation via computer computer data ports: rs-232 (9 pin male d-sub) 2400 baud (factory default) 8 data bits / 1 stop bit / no parity pin #2 data in / pin #3 data out pin #4 dtr in pin #7 rts out / pin #8 cts in gpib (24 pin micro-ribbon rec...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Page 10 model 822s quick start guide video timing pixel clock: range: 7.5 mhz - 600 (optionally 800 mhz) step: jitter: accuracy: 25 ppm (electronically trimmable to 0 ppm horizontal timing frequency: 1 khz - 330 khz typical total pixels per line: range: 128 to 65,535 pixels step: 1 pixel (4 pixels, ...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    68-00183 rev. C quantum data, inc. Page 11 user interface front panel: 16 x 2 character lcd led backlight format & image selector knobs invert, video gate, sync gate, output on/off buttons ms-windows 95/98, nt: virtual front panel format, image& sequence editors file management configure (start-up) ...

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    Page 12 model 822s quick start guide quantum data, inc. 2111 big timber rd. Elgin, il 60123-1100 usa main tel: (847) 888-0450 facsimile: (847) 888-2802 website: www.Quantumdata.Com product support and service toll free telephone number in usa 1-888-252-6133 from all other countries: [1] 847-888-0450...