SightLine 1500-EVAL Kit User guide

EAN-1500-OEM Startup Guide

2023-05-04

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1Overview ................................................................1

1.1 Additional Support Documentation.......................1

1.2 SightLine Software Requirements..........................1

2Safe Device Handling..............................................1

31500-EVAL Kit.........................................................1

4Hardware Bench Setup ..........................................2

4.1 Power Connections ................................................3

5Network Configuration ..........................................4

6Serial Communications ..........................................4

6.1 Direct serial connection (optional): .......................5

7Panel Plus...............................................................5

7.1 Camera Acquisition................................................7

7.2 Stream Network Video to This PC..........................7

8Summary................................................................7

8.1 Demo Mode ...........................................................8

9Troubleshooting.....................................................9

9.1 Send Diagnostic Files to SightLine Support..........10

9.2 Questions and Additional Support.......................11

Appendix - 1500-OEM Enclosure....................................11

CAUTION: Alerts to a potential hazard that may result in personal injury, or an unsafe practice that causes damage to the equipment

if not avoided.

IMPORTANT: Identifies crucial information that is important to setup and configuration procedures.

Used to emphasize points or reminds the user of something. Supplementary information that aids in the use or understanding of the

equipment or subject that is not critical to system use

EAN-1500-OEM-Startup-Guide

1Overview

The 1500-OEM Startup Guide provides the steps for connecting, configuring, and testing the 1500-OEM

board on the 1500-AB accessory board. The AB provides the standard connections for communication

with the 1500-OEM board. Boards with SLE options enabled use the same startup procedure.

1.1 Additional Support Documentation

Additional Engineering Application Notes (EANs) can be found on the Documentation page of the

SightLine Applications website.

The Panel Plus User Guide provides a complete overview of settings and dialog windows. It can be

accessed from the Help menu of the Panel Plus application.

The Interface Command and Control (IDD)describes the native communications protocol used by the

SightLine Applications product line. The IDD is also available as a PDF download on the Software

Downloads page.

1.2 SightLine Software Requirements

IMPORTANT: Starting with 3.6.x software and above, only the 4000 and 1700 platforms will be

supported. The 1500 and 3000 platforms will continue to be supported in 3.5.x software. Some

features in 3.6.x and above may not be available on 1500 and 3000 platforms.

IMPORTANT: The Panel Plus software version should match the firmware version running on the

board. Firmware and Panel Plus software versions are available on the Software Download page.

2Safe Device Handling

CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, disconnect all input power to OEMs and adapter boards

before connecting or disconnecting cables including all FFC, FPC, and round wire (Molex) cables.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to hardware boards, use a conductive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground.

Before picking up an ESD sensitive electronic component, discharge built up static by touching a grounded bare

metal surface or approved antistatic mat.

31500-EVAL Kit

Provides a complete laboratory bench/development interface with standard connectors. For additional

options and interface boards, please contact Sales. To review all the interface board options, see the

product pages on the SightLine Applications website.

Table 1: 1500-EVAL Kit

Part Number

Qty

Description

1500-OEM + 1500-SOM (Rev E)

Video processing board

1500-AB (Rev H and later)

Accessory board with standard connections for the 1500-OEM

SLA-CAB-1514

Molex round wire cable

SLA-MSD-32GB

SD Card for recording clips and snapshots

SLA-PWR-B05V

5V Power supply for 1500-AB board

SLA-CAB-2RCA

RCA (M) to RCA (M) video cables

SLA-CAB-ETH0

Ethernet cable CAT 5e 3ft

SLA-MSD-ADPT

SD adapter

SLA-CAB-0303

Cable, 3P Molex to 9P D-sub

SLA-1500-HSNK

1500-OEM heatsink (COTS) (recommended for benchtop testing)

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4Hardware Bench Setup

This section describes the connection for the 1500-OEM and the 1500-AB interface board to the

supporting components. The 1500-AB board is used as the serial and network interface board.

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to hardware boards, disconnect the power before connecting or

disconnecting all cable connections.

Cable connections:

IMPORTANT: See Power Connections in the next section before applying power.

•Attach the heat sink to the top of 1500-OEM board. The heatsink has peel-and-stick backing.

•SLA-CAB-2RCA: Connects to VIN0 on the 1500-AB board and to the analog camera.

•SLA-CAB-2RCA (optional analog monitor): Connects to VOUT on the 1500-AB board and to analog

monitor.

•SLA-CAB-ETH0: Connects to the Ethernet port on the 1500-AB board and to the network switch or

host PC. A green blinking light on the 1500-OEM board verifies network connection.

•SLA-PWR-B05V (110-250VAC input / 5VDC output): Connects to J2 on the SLA-1500-AB board.

The camera and monitor are not provided by SightLine Applications.

Figure 1: Typical Bench Hardware Setup

Ethernet Port

Network Switch or PC

Direct

VOUT

VIN1

VIN0

SLA-PWR-B05V

1500-OEM board +

1500-AB Board

Serial (optional)

Analog

Monitor

Analog Camera

SLA-CAB-2RCA

SLA-CAB-ETH0

SLA-CAB-2RCA

Heatsink

Camera PWR

The board and

heatsink unit can

become very warm

during operation.

Use care when

handling. Do not

remove the

heatsink during

bench testing.

IMPORTANT: Disconnect all input to OEMs and adapter boards

before connecting or disconnecting cables.

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4.1 Power Connections

REV H and later 1500-AB boards have a single power switch. REV E and earlier boards have a dual

power switch. REV H and later boards are immediately powered on when power is connected. A green

light indicates the 1500-AB is powered on.

To prevent voltage spikes to the board, plug in the 1500-AB board power adapter (SLA-PWR-B05V) to

an AC power source first.

To power-on the 1500-OEM board For Rev H and later AB boards, place the switch in the position

shown in Figure 2.

To power-on the 1500-OEM board For Rev E and earlier AB boards, place both switches in the position

shown in Figure 3.

A blue light on the 1500-AB board and a green light on the 1500-OEM indicate that all the boards are

powered on.

Figure 2: 1500-OEM Bench Setup with 1500-AB Board (Rev H and later)

Figure 3: 1500-AB Board Dual Power Switches (Rev E and earlier)

Power is on to

the 1500-OEM

Power is on to the

1500-AB

SLA-PWR-B05V

SLA-CAB-ETH0

AB board power ON

1500-OEM power ON

Power LED (D2)

Power LED (D3)

Network Connection LED

1500-OEM power ON

SLA-PWR-A05V

AB board power ON

Switch Position

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5Network Configuration

The 1500-OEM board can be connected directly to the host PC or through a network switch. During

startup, the board sends three DHCP discover requests in three second intervals. It will self-assign the

link-local address of 169.254.1.180 if it does not receive a response.

Refer to EAN-Network Configuration for more network configuration information.

SightLine recommends assigning a static IP on the PC when a DHCP server is not present on the

network.

If you require additional assistance with assigning a static IP address to the host PC, contact your

network administrator or search online for procedures that corresponds with your current PC

operating system.

Figure 4: Network Configuration Options

Configuration notes:

•If a wireless adapter is active on the host PC it should be disabled.

•If using the link local address, assign a static IP address to the host PC of 169.254.x.x, where (x) is 1-

254 (do not use 180). Use a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.

•Problems with outbound streaming are often related to setting/assigning IP addresses and ports.

See the Encoding Configuration settings in EAN-Encoding for advanced settings.

6Serial Communications

For a direct serial connection use the 9-pin serial connection.

Connecting to the serial COM port on the 1500-AB board from a host PC requires a null modem

adapter or null modem serial cable (Figure 5).

Use a direct serial connection for troubleshooting or if a network connection cannot be established.

Figure 5: 1500-AB Board Serial COM Connection

Host PC

Default IP assigned to the

1500-OEM: 169.254.1.180

User assigned static

IP: 169.254.1.10

1500-OEM Board + 1500-AB Board

Ethernet Cable

Network Switch

or PC Direct

J7 (9-pin)

Null Modem

Serial Cable

to PC

Serial 0

1500-AB

Board

Null Modem

Adapter

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6.1 Direct serial connection (optional):

1. Connect the serial cable to the 1500-OEM board

and host PC as shown in Serial Communications.

2. From the Connect tab, click the Refresh List

button to get a list of available COM ports.

3. Use the drop-down menu and click on a COM

port to select it.

4. Click the Disconnected (click to connect) button.

Figure 6: Direct Serial Connection

IMPORTANT: Video cannot be streamed over a serial connection.

7Panel Plus

This section covers the Panel Plus setup and configuration process. Panel Plus provides a basic

graphical interface to the features and functions of the 1500-OEM and 1500-AB board.

Before connecting with the Panel Plus software, the 1500-OEM and 1500-AB boards should be

powered up and connected through:

-a network switch or directly to the host PC (preferred) or,

-a direct serial connection (for troubleshooting or if a network connection cannot be established).

1. Go to the Software

Downloads page on the

SightLine website and

download the Panel Plus

application installer. Older

releases are available under

the Previous Versions section.

IMPORTANT: The firmware

version number and Panel

Plus Software version number

should match. If the board

firmware version is initially

unknown, reference the

SightLine invoice that came

with the board when it was

purchased.

2. Launch the installer file and

follow the prompts. After

installation open the Panel

Plus application.

Figure 7: Windows Security Alert Prompt

3. The first time that Panel Plus is launched, a Windows Security Alert prompt should appear. Select

Allow Access to create a firewall exception.

C:\Program Files (x86)\sightline applications\sla-panel-plus

3.05.03\slapanelplus.exe

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Approving private network access is sufficient in most cases. Check public networks if directly

connecting to the board.

IMPORTANT:

•Do not cancel this prompt. Failure to allow access at this point will not allow the Panel Plus

application to connect to the board. See the Troubleshooting section for more information.

•Before using the Panel Plus program, review the Panel Plus User Guide in the Help section of

the Panel Plus application for additional user and setup information.

4. Network connection to the board:

a. From the Connect tab, click the Refresh List button to get a list of boards on the network.

b. Use the drop-down menu and click on the appropriate board to select it.

c. Click the Disconnected (click to connect) button.

Once the connection is

successful, the button

changes to Connected.

Figure 8: Network Connection to the OEM Board

5. Verify the connection.

When the Panel Plus has

successfully connected to

the 1500-OEM board,

operating information is

displayed under the Video

Output section and the

bottom status bar in Panel

Plus. If the connection was

not successful, this

information will not be

present or incomplete.

IMPORTANT: For optimal

performance, monitor the

board temperature. Board

temperatures should be

below 185°F (85°C). To

keep boards within the

optimal temperature

range, use the included

heatsink during bench

testing. For more

information about

thermal management, see

the ICD-1500-OEM.

Figure 9: Operating Information

Firmware Ver: 3.5.3.30 FPGA:08, temp: 125°F [37°C]

SVN Revision: 69395, Build Date: 08/09/2022, Build Time: 02:27:28

App bit code

with listed

features

Operating

information

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7.1 Camera Acquisition

1. From the main menu go to Configure » Aquisition Settings. This dialog window allows changes to

the camera configuration.

2. Select the Camera Index (Analog 0 or Analog 1) and Camera Type (NTSC or PAL).

3. After changes have been made, the Apply button will turn red indicating that a change has been

detected. Click Apply to apply the changes.

4. Save and activate the settings:

a. Main menu » Parameters » Save to Board.

b. Main menu » Reset » Board.

c. After the system reboots reconnect to the board. Make sure the board connects.

See EAN-Parameter-File for a comprehensive guide to saving parameter settings.

See the camera configuration tables for all third-party cameras and lens assemblies that are

currently supported by SightLine software. Includes configuration and setting support guidance.

7.2 Stream Network Video to This PC

To stream network video to the connected PC, click the Connection tab in Panel Plus and then click

Stream Network Video to this PC.

Figure 10: Stream Network Video to PC

8Summary

This completes the startup guide for the 1500-OEM board. See the Panel Plus User Guide (main menu »

Help » User Guide) for additional user and setup information.

If the board has been connected to a camera and encoding functions are part of the configuration,

video will be displayed in the main window. On the Connect tab of Panel Plus, the purchased functions

are checked and enabled (Figure 11). To add additional features to 1500-OEM board, contact Sales.

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Figure 11: Panel Plus Connection to Board

8.1 Demo Mode

SightLine offers a free demo mode for testing non-licensed features. To test and evaluate these

features, click the Demo Mode button located in the Connect tab.

To exit the demo mode power cycle the OEM. The Demo Mode screen overlay will continue to display

until the Demo Mode function is turned off. Certain features are unavailable for testing in Demo Mode.

Telemetry outputs are not enabled in Demo Mode.

IMPORTANT: Not all 1500-OEM purchased configurations include encoded IP video, e.g., the

Tracker-only configuration. For configurations that include encoding, video will be displayed in the

Panel Plus main window. Tracker-only configurations will display processed video on the analog

output only. An analog monitor is required for viewing this output.

Demo Mode

Enabled

Features

Panel Plus

User Guide

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9Troubleshooting

Issue: Unable to connect with the Panel Plus application to the 1500-OEM board over a standard

network connection.

Check static IP address:

Check the static IP address configuration. Improper or unknown static IP address setup is a common

connection problem. See the Network-Configuration section and EAN-Network-Configuration for more

network configuration information.

Check network configuration:

After communications have been established using the serial connection, networking settings can be

corrected to allow proper network communications.

1. From the main menu, go to Configure » Network Settings.

2. If an unknown static IP address is assigned, remove it, or update it to match the current network

addressing scheme.

Figure 12: Check Network Settings

Check Windows firewall:

Failure to allow access in the Windows Security Alert prompt upon initial startup of the Panel Plus

application can cause connection issues.

1. Close the Panel Plus software application and open the Window Firewall Security Manager on the

host PC.

2. Go to Inbound rules and delete the two slapanelplus rules (TCP and UDP).

3. Re-start the Panel Plus application and allow access in the Windows Security Alert prompt window.

Check network

settings

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