Detector debug test system based on cameralink and rapidio video protocols

CN224382641UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19天津明俨精仪技术有限公司

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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天津明俨精仪技术有限公司
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Abstract

The utility model provides a detector debugging test system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocol belongs to electronic measurement control technology and photoelectric detection technical field, this detector debugging test system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocol, including; Integrated industrial computer, integrated industrial computer is configured with high performance processor, memory, storage device and a variety of interfaces for running test software and connecting control equipment, through the integration high performance hardware and intelligent software system, has realized infrared detector optics and electrical performance's full automation test. Compared with traditional manual debugging mode, this system can simultaneously collect multiple video signals 2 Cameralink+2 RapidIO, and through LabVIEW software real -time processing data, the synergetic design of ball screw and high accuracy guide rail, ensure the accuracy of optical testing, the automatic report generation function reduces manual recording error, and the test result reliability is improved significantly.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the fields of electronic measurement and control technology and photoelectric detection technology, specifically relating to a detector debugging and testing system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocols. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of related technologies, higher requirements are being placed on the accuracy and efficiency of debugging and testing the infrared subsystem of detectors. To ensure the high-quality operation of the infrared subsystem of a certain type of optoelectronic product, a dedicated debugging and testing device needs to be developed. This device must not only achieve precise power supply, efficient control command transmission and video reception, but also possess powerful testing capabilities, enabling comprehensive debugging and testing of different detector models, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the detectors.

[0003] Traditional equipment suffers from insufficient power supply accuracy and stability, resulting in high ripple voltage that may affect detector performance test results. In terms of optical performance debugging, traditional methods rely on manually adjusting the position alignment between the blackbody and the detector, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also difficult to guarantee accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a detector debugging and testing system based on the Cameralink and Rapidio video protocols. It aims to solve the problems of insufficient power supply accuracy and stability, high ripple voltage, and potential impact on detector performance test results of traditional equipment in the prior art. In terms of optical performance debugging, traditional methods rely on manually adjusting the position alignment between the blackbody and the detector, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also difficult to guarantee accuracy.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A detector debugging and testing system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocols includes:

[0007] An all-in-one industrial computer; the all-in-one industrial computer is equipped with a high-performance processor, memory, storage devices and multiple interfaces for running test software and connecting to control equipment;

[0008] Blackbody; the blackbody is used to simulate a heat source to detect the optical performance of an infrared detector;

[0009] The dual power supply module provides a stable DC power supply for the infrared detector and the blackbody, and features overvoltage protection and current limiting protection.

[0010] A position switching device, wherein the position switching device is located at the lower end of the blackbody;

[0011] A drive motor, which is fixedly connected to one side of the position switching device;

[0012] A ball screw, wherein the ball screw is located within a position switching device, and the output shaft of the drive motor is fixed to the ball screw;

[0013] A support plate is located at the upper end of the position switching device, and the blackbody is located at the upper end of the support plate;

[0014] The track is fixedly connected to the position switching device;

[0015] A slider is connected to the circumferential surface of a ball screw via a nut thread, and a support plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the slider;

[0016] Test cables are used to connect different components of the entire device;

[0017] The slider consists of a steel ball, a ball retainer, a ball returner, and an end sealing baffle.

[0018] Test cables are used to connect various components within the system to enable data transmission and power supply.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the integrated industrial control computer adopts a flip-up portable design and integrates a Cameralink card, RapidIO card, CAN card and RS422 card, and supports Ethernet LAN interface and USB2.0 / 3.0 communication interface.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the dual power supply module includes a first power supply for outputting +28V and +15V voltages and a second power supply for outputting +28V and +270V voltages.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the system further includes a sealed enclosure for isolating the test environment and reducing external interference, and the blackbody is located inside the sealed enclosure.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the system also includes a software system that can automatically generate power reports and store data according to specifications, facilitating data management and traceability.

[0023] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the system also includes a test vehicle for transporting the entire test equipment and serving as a simple storage platform. The vehicle body is made of PP material and has a maximum load capacity of 300KG.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0025] 1. This solution integrates high-performance hardware and intelligent software systems to achieve fully automated testing of the optical and electrical performance of infrared detectors. Compared to traditional manual debugging methods, this system can simultaneously acquire multiple video signals (2 Cameralink channels + 2 RapidIO channels) and process the data in real time using LabVIEW software. The collaborative design of the ball screw and high-precision guide rail ensures the accuracy of optical testing, and the automated report generation function reduces errors from manual recording, significantly improving the reliability of test results.

[0026] 2. In this solution, the inclusion of a sealed enclosure and a programmable power supply enhances the controllability of the testing environment, making it suitable for complex scenarios such as high and low temperatures and electromagnetic interference. The portable design of the test vehicle further expands the application scenarios of the equipment, allowing for rapid deployment to laboratories, production lines, or field testing environments. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a system flowchart of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a main body diagram of the industrial control computer of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the position switching device of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a sectional perspective view of the position switching device of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the linear guide structure of this utility model.

[0034] In the diagram: 1. Integrated industrial computer; 2. Blackbody; 3. Position switching device; 4. Drive motor; 5. Ball screw; 6. Slider; 7. Track; 8. Support plate; 9. Ball returner; 10. End sealing baffle; 11. Steel ball; 12. Ball retainer. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] Please see Figures 1-6 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0038] A detector debugging and testing system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocols includes:

[0039] All-in-one industrial computer 1; The all-in-one industrial computer 1 is equipped with a high-performance processor, memory, storage device and multiple interfaces for running test software and connecting to control equipment;

[0040] Blackbody 2; Blackbody 2 is used to simulate a heat source to test the optical performance of the infrared detector;

[0041] The dual power supply module provides a stable DC power supply for the infrared detector and the blackbody, and features overvoltage protection and current limiting protection.

[0042] Position switching device 3, which is located at the lower end of blackbody 2;

[0043] Drive motor 4 is fixedly connected to one side of position switching device 3;

[0044] The ball screw 5 is located inside the position switching device 3, and the output shaft of the drive motor 4 is fixed to the ball screw 5.

[0045] Support plate 8 is located at the upper end of position switching device 3, and blackbody 2 is located at the upper end of support plate 8.

[0046] Track 7 is fixedly connected to the position switching device 3;

[0047] Slider 6 is connected to the circumferential surface of ball screw 5 by a nut thread, and support plate 8 is fixedly connected to the upper end of slider 6;

[0048] Test cables are used to connect different components of the entire device;

[0049] The slider 6 consists of a steel ball 11, a ball retainer 12, a ball returner 9, and an end sealing baffle 10.

[0050] Test cables are used to connect various components within the system to enable data transmission and power supply.

[0051] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the integrated industrial control computer 1 (test computer) has a high-performance processor, sufficient memory and storage space, and various interfaces such as USB, serial port, and network port for easy connection with control equipment and other devices. The display is used to display the video output of the sensor and should have appropriate size, resolution, and interfaces to ensure accurate observation and analysis. The dual power supply module (DC power supply module) provides DC power to the blackbody 2 and the detector. It should have stable voltage output, high-precision current and voltage display, and overvoltage protection and current limiting protection to ensure normal power supply to the sensor. The position switching device 3 is responsible for fixing the infrared detector and the blackbody 2, and aligning the blackbody 2 with a specific infrared detector. The test cable is responsible for completing the physical connection between different components in the entire set of equipment. The blackbody 2 is a KL40A type blackbody, which simulates a heat source to detect the optical performance of the infrared detector, ensuring high precision and stability of the test environment. The drive motor 4 drives the ball screw 5 through the output shaft. The ball screw 5 ensures high-precision translation. Figure 6 The slider 6, composed of a steel ball 11, a ball retainer 12, a ball returner 9, and a sealing baffle, slides along the track 7. The support plate 8 drives the blackbody 2 to translate. The track 7 has a span of 50mm and a load capacity of 40kg, ensuring translational stability and accuracy. A stable environment is provided by a dual power supply module and the blackbody 2, ensuring the accuracy of optical and electrical performance testing. The position switching device 3 achieves precise translation of the blackbody 2 through the ball screw 5 and the slider 6, meeting different testing requirements. It is suitable for aerospace, security monitoring, and other fields, improving the debugging efficiency and quality of infrared detectors and reducing production costs.

[0052] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-6 The all-in-one industrial computer 1 adopts a flip-up portable design and integrates Cameralink card, RapidIO card, CAN card and RS422 card. It supports Ethernet LAN interface and USB2.0 / 3.0 communication interface.

[0053] In this embodiment, an Ethernet LAN interface and a USB 2.0 / 3.0 communication interface are supported, facilitating quick connection to external devices and enabling high-speed data transmission.

[0054] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-6 The dual power supply module includes a first power supply for outputting +28V and +15V voltages and a second power supply for outputting +28V and +270V voltages.

[0055] In this embodiment, the power supply accuracy is ≤±3%, the ripple voltage VP-P is ≤300mV, and it has overvoltage and current limiting protection functions to ensure stable power supply to the infrared detector and the blackbody.

[0056] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-6 The system also includes a sealed enclosure to isolate the test environment and reduce external interference. Blackbody 2 is located inside the sealed enclosure.

[0057] In this embodiment: a sealed enclosure is used to isolate the test environment, reduce external light and heat interference, and improve test accuracy; the blackbody 2 is located inside the sealed enclosure to ensure that the infrared detector is tested for optical performance in a controlled environment.

[0058] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-6 The system also includes a software system that can automatically generate power reports and store data according to specifications, facilitating data management and traceability.

[0059] In this embodiment, the software system developed based on LabVIEW can acquire and process video signals in real time, automatically generate power reports, and store data according to specifications to facilitate subsequent data management, analysis, and traceability, thereby improving the intelligence level of the testing process.

[0060] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-6 The system also includes a test vehicle, which is used to transport the entire test equipment and serve as a simple storage platform. The vehicle body is made of PP material and has a maximum load capacity of 300KG.

[0061] In this embodiment: the debugging vehicle is used to transport the complete set of test equipment and serve as a simple storage platform; the vehicle body is made of PP material and the supporting structure is a steel bracket, with a maximum load capacity of 300KG. The lower layer stores the integrated industrial control computer 1 and test cables, while the upper layer houses the position switching device 3, the blackbody 2, and the detector, thereby improving the portability of the equipment and the efficiency of on-site deployment.

[0062] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: Turn on the flip-up integrated industrial control computer 1, run the test software developed based on LabVIEW, initialize the Cameralink, RapidIO, CAN, RS422 and other boards, start the dual power supply module, and output +28V / +15V and +28V / +270V voltages respectively to provide stable power to the infrared detector and blackbody 2. Install the infrared detector on the position switching device 3, fix the blackbody 2 on the support plate 8, and adjust the sealing cover to ensure that there is no external interference in the test environment. Drive the ball screw through the drive motor 4 to move the slider 6 along the track 7, adjust the position of the blackbody 2 so that it is accurately aligned with the infrared detector. The blackbody 2 emits infrared radiation according to the preset temperature range, and the infrared detector receives the signal and outputs video data.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A camera link and rapidio video protocol based detector debug test system, characterized in that, include: An integrated industrial computer (1); the integrated industrial computer (1) is equipped with a high-performance processor, memory, storage device and multiple interfaces for running test software and connecting to control equipment; Blackbody (2); the blackbody (2) is used to simulate a heat source to detect the optical performance of the infrared detector; The dual power supply module provides a stable DC power supply for the infrared detector and the blackbody, and features overvoltage protection and current limiting protection. Position switching device (3), the position switching device (3) is located at the lower end of the blackbody (2); Drive motor (4), the drive motor (4) is fixedly connected to one side of the position switching device (3); The ball screw (5) is located inside the position switching device (3), and the output shaft of the drive motor (4) is fixed to the ball screw (5). Support plate (8), the support plate (8) is located at the upper end of the position switching device (3), and the blackbody (2) is located at the upper end of the support plate (8); Track (7), which is fixedly connected to the position switching device (3); The slider (6) is connected to the circumferential surface of the ball screw (5) by a nut thread, and the support plate (8) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the slider (6); Test cables are used to connect different components of the entire device; The slider (6) is composed of a steel ball (11), a ball retainer (12), a ball returner (9), and an end sealing baffle (10). Test cables are used to connect various components within the system to enable data transmission and power supply.

2. The detector debugging and testing system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocols according to claim 1, characterized in that: The integrated industrial computer (1) adopts a flip-up portable design and integrates Cameralink card, RapidIO card, CAN card and RS422 card. It supports Ethernet LAN interface and USB2.0 / 3.0 communication interface.

3. The detector debugging and testing system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocols according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dual power supply module includes a first power supply for outputting +28V and +15V voltages and a second power supply for outputting +28V and +270V voltages.

4. The detector debugging and testing system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocols according to claim 3, characterized in that: The system also includes a sealed enclosure for isolating the test environment and reducing external interference, and the blackbody (2) is located inside the sealed enclosure.

5. The detector debugging and testing system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocols according to claim 4, characterized in that: The system also includes a software system that can automatically generate power reports and store data according to specifications, facilitating data management and traceability.

6. The detector debugging and testing system based on Cameralink and Rapidio video protocols according to claim 5, characterized in that: The system also includes a test vehicle, which is used to transport the entire test equipment and serve as a simple storage platform. The vehicle body is made of PP material and has a maximum load capacity of 300KG.