testing the IMAQ with pattern generator

[derek]

Hi, I'm developing a test box in which I need to send a generic,
monochrome signal to the IMAQ. Does anyone recommend a cheap, easy
pattern generator or alignment generator? I can't find anything in an
IC form, if it's even available. Just trying to get some input from
other IMAQ users, thanks.

Derek
demmon@purdue.edu

[Alan Hagler]

Hello Derek,

I saw that the following post was not answered for some time, so I wanted to follow-up with it.

The cheapest solution for a monochrome signal would most likely be a cheap camera (<$100), but it will not allow you to generate your own test pattern.

National Instruments offer a Video Arb (NI-5431) that will generate video test patterns.
- See http://sine.ni.com/apps/we/nioc.vp?cid=3223〈=US for more details.

If you are wanting a limited set of RS-170 type test patterns, I did a quick search on Google for "RS-170 test pattern video" and the following link looked like a start:
- http://www.computermonitor.com/checker5.htm

Please let me know if you have any additional questions, or if you want to share a solution you already found,

Alan
Hagler