EAN-Startup Guide 4000-OEM
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Overview............................................................. 1

6.1

Camera Acquisition ............................................ 6

1.1

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

6.2

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

1.2

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

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Summary ............................................................ 72
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4000-EVAL Kit ..................................................... 1
4000-OEM Camera Bench Setup ........................ 2
Network Configuration ....................................... 3

7.1

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

4.1

Static IP Configuration Through Ethernet .......... 389Modifying Encoder Parameters .......................... 8
Troubleshooting ................................................. 9

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Serial Communications ....................................... 3

9.1

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

5.1

Direct Serial Connection (optional): ................... 4

9.2

Nonfunctional SLA-4000-MIPI-IN Board (4000MIPI-IN Kit) ....................................................... 115.2

USB Device Driver ............................................... 4

9.3

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

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Panel Plus ........................................................... 4

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if not avoided.

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

 Used to emphasize points or remind the user of something. Supplementary information aids in the use or understanding of theequipment or subject, which is not critical to system use.

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Overview

This Startup Guide provides the steps for connecting, configuring, and testing the 4000-OEM. This
setup guide assumes the initial use of the EVAL kit only. Customer specific configurations with othercamera input boards are fully supported.
1.1

Additional Support Documentation

The Panel Plus User Guide provides a complete overview of settings and dialog windows. It can beaccessed from the Help menu of the Panel Plus application.
The Interface Command and Control (IDD) describes the native communications protocol used by theSightLine Applications product line. It is also available as a PDF from the Software Downloads page.
Additional Engineering Application Notes (EANs) and ICDs are available on the Documentation page.
1.2

SightLine Software Requirements

See the camera configuration tables for specific OEM Sightline software version requirements forsupported cameras.

 IMPORTANT: The 4000 platform requires 3.00.x software and above. Blending requires 3.3.x andabove.

 IMPORTANT: The Panel Plus software version should match the firmware version running on theboard. Firmware and Panel Plus software versions are available on the Software Download page.

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4000-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 theproduct pages on the SightLine Applications website.

 The 4000-OEM will also support a number of USB Webcams and USB 3.0 Vision cameras.
Table 1: 4000-EVAL Kit
Part Number

Qty Description

Part Number

4000-SOM

1

Video processing board

SLA-PWR-B12V-36W

4000-OEM

1

SLA-CAB-0504

SLA-PAD-020-01

1

SLA-CAB-0804

18-pin PicoBlade to 3P (2) Molex, and pigtail

SLA-PAD-010-01

1

SLA-CAB-0305

1

TTL (3.3V) to USB serial cable w/ 3p Molex

4000-OEM-MP
4000-BRACKET
SLA-3000-HDSDI-IN
SLA-DIST*SLA-KIT-4000-DEBUG

1
1
1
1
1

SLA-CAB-0402
SLA-CAB-TC2USB
SLA-CAB-HD10
SL00852
SLA-MSD-ADPT

1
1
1
1
1

4-pin Molex to pigtail
USB3.0 Type-C to Type-A adapter
HDMI output cable
HDMI out adapter, female
SD adapter

SLA-CAB-0405

1

SLA-CAB-MCX2BNC

1

Cable, MCX (RA) to BNC(M) for HDSDI-IN

SLA-CAB-0404

1

SLA-CAM-HDSDI

1

HD-SDI 1080p camera

SLA-MSD-32GB
SLA-CAB-1505

1
1

REV A, PCBA
Thermal pad pink 0.020-inch x 1.63-inch x
0.010 inch with 0.5 x 0.5 cutout
Thermal pad 1.4-inch x 1.6-inch x 0.010
inch
4000-OEM mounting base
4000-OEM heat sink bracket
HDSDI-IN Adapter board
PWR/ENET distribution board
4000-DEBUG PCBA, kit
4-pin Molex-to-Molex PicoBlade, 3.0
inches, PWR (BLK/RED)
4-pin Molex-to-Molex PicoBlade, 3.0
inches, GEN (WHT)
32GB uSD card (installed)
4-pin PicoBlade to pigtail

Qty Description
12V Power supply w/ 2p connector (36W) plus AC1
power cord
1 5-pin PicoBlade to 3P Molex, and pigtail

SLA-PWR-A12V
Mounting hardware

1-

12V Power Supply for camera
Spacers and mounting screws*For 4000-OEM software debugging capabilities see the 4000-DEBUG board in the ICD-4000-OEM. The DEBUG board gives the developer access to a debug
serial port at RS-232 level, a USB programming/debugging port, and a switch/button combination for board recovery.

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34000-OEM Camera Bench Setup
 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, KEL, HDMI, MIPI, 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 orapproved antistatic mat.

SLA-DISTSLA-PWR-B12V-36W
J2

J3
SLA-CAB-0404 (J4)

SLA-CAB-0405 (J50)

USB to Serial
SLA-CAB-0305(optional)(optional) The yellow BNC connector

SLA-CAB-TC2USB (J8)
USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A Adapter

SLA-PWR-A12V(J6)1080p Camera

surface facing
down wheninserting.
SLA-CAB-MIPI-02 (J9) toSLA-4000-MIPI (optional).
See FFC cable instructions
before connecting.

is for analog use only.

4000-OEM +SLA-3000-HDSDI-IN

Serial 1
SLA-CAB-0504 (optional)

 Contact

Network Switch or
PC Direct

RJ45 Ethernet Cable

HDSDI Input(Green BNC
Connector)
SLA-CAB-MCX2BNCPWR LED (D1)
Network
LED (D5)

Debug Port (under board)
4000-DEBUG (see the ICD-4000-OEM)

 A green light (D1) on the 4000-OEM board indicates that all boards are powered on. An amber light (D5) verifies network
connection. A blue light on the InForce 6601 SOM board indicates that the SOM is powered on.
Cables and PWR: SLA-CAB-FPC04: 39-position FPC cable, 4.00-inch. See FPC cable instructions and precautions before connecting.
▪

SLA-CAB-0404: Ethernet to OEM 4-pin Molex-to-Molex PicoBlade▪

SLA-CAB-0405: PWR 4-pin Molex-to-Molex PicoBlade▪

SLA-PWR-B12V-36W (110-250VAC input / 12VDC output)▪

SLA-PWR-A12V (110-250VAC input / 12VDC output): PWR to HD-SDI 1080p camera The SLA-CAB-0305 cable can be used to facilitate a PC/USB connection to serial port 0 on the 4000-OEM. See the Serial
Communications section.
Interface and Adapter Boards:

Recommended Additional Documentation:▪

SLA-DIST▪

ICD-4000-OEM▪

SLA-3000-HDSDI-IN▪

ICD-Adapter-Boards▪

4000-OEM Dimensional Drawing▪

Camera Configuration Tables▪

EAN-SLA-Product-Kits Additional camera adapter boards can be connectedusing the SLA-4000-MIPI board. See FFC cable
instructions before connecting.

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Network Configuration

The 4000-OEM Ethernet interface is configured for DHCP at factory default settings. No configuration isnecessary to acquire an IP address from a DHCP server. It will self-assign the link-local address of
169.254.1.182/16 if it does not receive a DHCP 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 yournetwork administrator or search online for procedures that correspond with your current PC
operating system.
4000-OEM Board

Ethernet Cable

Network Switch
or PC Direct

Host PC

User assigned static
IP: 169.254.1.10

Default IP assigned to the 4000OEM: 169.254.1.182

Figure 2: Network Configuration Options

4.1

Static IP Configuration Through Ethernet

1. Connect the board to a DHCP network.
2. Apply power to the 4000-OEM and wait for the board to receive an address from the DHCP server.
3. Connect to the board in Panel Plus.
4. Configure a static IP address using the procedure outlined in EAN-Network-Configuration.
Configuration notes:•

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

•

If using the link local address, we recommend assigning a static IP address to the host PC of
169.254.x.x, where (x) is 1-254 (do not use 182). 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.

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Serial Communications

 Use a direct serial connection for troubleshooting or if a network connection cannot be established.
To connect to a PC USB port, attach the USB to TTL (3.3V) serial cable (SLA-CAB-0305) to SLA-CAB-0804
to J25 (Serial 0) on the 4000-OEM board (Figure 3). Serial ports on the 4000-OEM are 3.3V TTL.

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SLA-CAB-0804

3-pin Connector
SLA-CAB-0305
USB to PC*

4000-OEM

Serial 0*See the USB Device Driver
section below.

J25 (8-pin)
Serial 0

Figure 3: J25 Serial 0 to PC Connection (SLA-CAB-0804)

5.1

Direct Serial Connection (optional):

1. Connect the serial cable to the 4000-OEM board and host PC as show in Serial Communications.
2. From the Connect tab, click the Refresh List button to get a list of available COM ports.
3. Select the Com port in the drop-down menu.
4. Click the Disconnected (click to connect) button.

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

Figure 4: Direct Serial Connection

5.2

USB Device Driver

If the USB connection on SLA-CAB-0305 is not functioning correctly a third-party driver may be needed.
The driver can be found on the Silicon Labs web page » Downloads tab » CP210x Universal Windows
Driver. Once installed open the Run window in Windows (WIN+R) and enter devmgmt.msc to open the
Device Manager. Verify the new driver is listed under Ports (COM & LPT) as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5: CP210x Universal Windows Driver Installed

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Panel Plus

This section covers the Panel Plus setup and configuration process. Panel Plus provides a basic
graphical interface to the 4000-OEM board.
Before connecting with the Panel Plus software, the 4000-OEM board should be powered up andconnected through:-a network switch or directly to the host PC (preferred) or,-

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

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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 withthe board when it was purchased.
2. Launch the installer file and follow the prompts. After installation, open the Panel Plus application.
3. The first time that Panel Plus is launched, a Windows Security Alert prompt should appear. SelectAllow Access to create a firewall exception (Figure 6).

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

Figure 6: Windows Security Alert Prompt 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. Select the appropriate board in the drop-down menu.
c. Click the Disconnected (click to connect) button.
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Figure 7: Network Connection to the OEM Board Once the connection is successful, the button changes to Connected.

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6.1

Camera Acquisition

1. From the main menu go to Configure » Aquisition Settings. This dialog window allows changes tothe camera configuration.
2. Set the Camera Index to Cam 0. Set the Camera Type to Generic Digital.

3. In the AutoFill drop-down menu, select HD-SDI 1080p30 from the Auto Fill menu or enter the
Height and Width settings of the connected camera.

 If using a camera that is not configured for 1080p30, choose a corresponding option under Auto Fillthat matches the camera, e.g., HD-SDI 720p or HD-SDI 1080p60.

 If the camera is listed, the AutoFill drop-down menu automatically populates the relevant fields withthe correct settings as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8: Camera Acquisition Auto Fill Settings Example - HD-SDI 1080p30

4. After changes have been made, the Apply button will turn red indicating that a change has been
detected. Click Apply to apply the changes. Close the Acquisition Settings dialog window.
5. 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 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.
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6.2

Stream Network Video to This PC

To stream network video to theconnected PC, click the Connection tab inPanel Plus and then click Stream Network
Video to this PC.
Figure 9: Stream Network Video to PC

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SummaryThis completes the startup guide for the 4000-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 acamera 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/enabled functions are checked. To add
additional features to 4000-OEM, contact Sales.

 To modify the encoder parameters of the OEM, see the Modifying Encoder Parameters section.
Panel Plus
User Guide

EnabledFeatures

Demo Mode

Figure 10: Panel Plus Connection to Board IMPORTANT: Not all purchased configurations include encoded IP video. For configurations that
include encoding, video will be displayed in the Panel Plus main window. Tracker-only
configurations will display processed video on the HDMI output only. An HDMI-capable monitor isrequired for viewing this output.
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7.1 Demo Mode
SightLine offers a free demo mode for testing non-licensed features. To test and evaluate thesefeatures, 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.
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Modifying Encoder Parameters

The encoder parameters can be
modified from the Compress tab
in Panel Plus.
•

The H.264 encoding option isa good choice to get started.

•

In the Output Properties
section, use the default
values for Frame Step andDown Sample.

•

The Streaming parameters
section defines thedestination IP address and
port.

•

To set the parameters
quickly, click the Use My IP Unicast button. This sets theoutbound destination IP
address to the network
interface card on the PC.

•

Click Send to dynamically set
the desired IP Address, UDP
Port, and UDP delivery
format (Unicast, Multicast, orBroadcast).

•

To save the settings andmake them recurrent
through restarts, main menu
» Parameters » Save toboard.

 See EAN-Parameter-File for acomprehensive guide tosaving parameter settings.
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Figure 11: Compress Tab
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Troubleshooting

Issue: Unable to connect with the Panel Plus application to the 4000-OEM 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 becorrected 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 addressing schemeof your network.

Check network
settings

Figure 12: Check Network Settings

Check Windows firewall:
Failure to allow access in the Windows Security Alert dialog during initial startup of the Panel Plus
application can cause connection issues.
1. Close the Panel Plus software application and open the Windows Firewall Security Manager on thehost PC.
2. Go to Inbound rules and delete the two slapanelplus rules (TCP and UDP).

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Delete inbound rules

Figure 13: Windows Firewall Security Manager Fire - Delete Inbound Rules

3. Re-start the Panel Plus application and allow access in the Windows Security Alert prompt window.
Check hardware connections:
Make sure that all the boards are powered on. If connecting over the network, switch to a direct serial
connection. See the Serial Communications section. The Panel Plus software will automaticallyrecognize serial ports and list them in the drop-down menu for available connections.

 Connecting to the serial port on the 4000-OEM board from a host PC requires TTL (3.3V) to USB
serial cable w/ 3-pin Molex cable (SLA-CAB-0305).
9.1

Send Diagnostic Files to SightLine Support

In the event of a system malfunction or other issue the SLA-4000 Upgrade Utility can be used toretrieve crash logs and other diagnostic files from the board including parameter files, license files, etc.
1. Open the SightLine Upgrade Utility application.
2. Click the Find IP Addresses button to get a list of OEM boards on the network.
3. Click on the OEM to select it.
4. From the main menu » File » Advanced » Get Diagnostic Files.

5. Select a directory to put the data.
6. Click OK. The Upgrade Utility will zip up the files and save them in the designated folder.

 For more information on how to use the upgrade utility see the EAN-Firmware-Upgrade-Utility.
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Additional diagnostic information can also be obtained from the 4000-OEM by displaying the systemlog.
1. Establish an SSH session to the OEM with Tera Term (recommended) or similar application.
2. Login using the default username and password for the 4000-OEM: slroot
3. At the prompt, type:dmesg

4. Copy the output and send it to Support.
9.2

Nonfunctional SLA-4000-MIPI-IN Board (4000-MIPI-IN Kit)

I2C Bus 3 detect can be used to help diagnose issues with ports and/or cable connections on the SLA4000-MIPI-IN board.
1. Remove all the adapter boards from the 4000-OEM.
2. Establish an SSH session to the 4000-OEM with Tera Term (recommended) or similar application.
Username and password: slroot
3. Run command: i2cdetect -y -a -r 3. The status of the SLA-4000-MIPI-IN board in Tera Term is shownin Figure 15.
Functioning and Connected Correctly

Not Functioning and/or Connected Correctly

Figure 14: I2C Bus 3 Detect with Tera Term

4. If nothing shows up using I2C Bus 3 detect, check the SLA-CAB-MIPI-02 cable connection between
the SLA-4000-IN MIPI board and the 4000-OEM, and then repeat steps 1 through 3.

 IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to hardware boards, disconnect the power before connecting or
disconnecting the SLA-CAB-MIPI-02 cable.
5. If the board is still not responding contact SightLine Support.
9.3 Questions and Additional Support
For questions and additional support, please contact SightLine Support. Additional support
documentation and Engineering Application Notes (EANs) can be found on the Documentation page of
the SightLine Applications website.

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