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  • Page 1

    68-00183 Re v. C Quantum Data, Inc. Page 1 M ODEL 822S Programmable Monochrome Video Signal Generator Quantum Data, Inc. T able of Contents Making Connections .... 2 Proper Video Termination ................... 3 Front Panel Operation ... 4 Special Operating Mode (Probe Pulse) ..... 5 Special Operating Mode (Reinitializing Memory) .................[...]

  • Page 2

    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 for Model 822S Vertical and Horizontal Syn[...]

  • Page 3

    68-00183 Re v. 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 and 75 Ohm input impedances in both differential a[...]

  • Page 4

    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 T urns all signal outputs on and off Sync Gate Buttons T urn different sync types on and off Video Gate Buttons T urn individual video elements on and of[...]

  • Page 5

    68-00183 Re v. 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 manually by the operator or by commands sent by a test [...]

  • Page 6

    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 line that contains active video. The bottom row[...]

  • Page 7

    68-00183 Re v. 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 easiest way to start the procedure is to use the[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 Model 822S Quick Start Guide Y ou 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 <carriage return> Details on the connections can be found on a later page. 2) The LCD will display a prompt asking you to make the connections for calibration. 5) [...]

  • Page 9

    68-00183 Re v. C Quantum Data, Inc. Page 9 Programming and Operation via Computer Computer Data Po rts: 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 recept.) Protocol: IEEE-488.2 NOTE: GPIB address sw[...]

  • Page 10

    Page 10 Model 822S Quick Start Guide Video Timing Pixel Clock: Range: 7.5 MHz - 600 (optionally 800 MHz) Step: < 0.25 Hz Jitter: < 60 pS line to line (One Sigma) Accuracy: 25 ppm (electronically trimmable to 0 ppm Horizontal Timing Frequency: 1 KHz - 330 KHz T ypical T otal pixels per line: Range: 128 to 65,535 Pixels Step: 1 Pixel (4 Pixels,[...]

  • Page 11

    68-00183 Re v. 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) file editor MS-DOS Command line: T ermina[...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 Model 822S Quick Start Guide Quantum Data, Inc. 2111 Big Timber Rd. Elgin, IL 60123-1100 USA Main T el: (847) 888-0450 Facsimile: (847) 888-2802 Website: www.quantumdata.com Product Support and Service T oll free telephone number in USA 1-888-252-6133 From all other countries: [1] 847-888-0450 then select option 3 E-Mail: support@quantumdat[...]