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Bluetechnix takes no liability for any damages and errors causing of the usage of this board. The user of this board is responsible by himself for the functionality of his application. He is allowed to use the board only if he has the qualification.
Version 1.1 General Information This guide applies to all smart cameras based on the Argos® smart camera platform from Bluetechnix GmbH. Follow this guide chapter by chapter to set up and understand your product. If a section of this document only applies to certain camera models, this is indicated at the beginning of the respective section.
Components Figure 2.1: System Architecture The Bluetechnix standard Image Sensor Interface (BLT-ISM-Connector) allows connecting various image sensors to the Argos2D – D12x (i.e. ISM-AR0132AT, ISM-MT9M131 or ISM-MT9P031). To transmit the captured and processed data there are various interfaces on the Argos2D – D12x. Depending on the needed transmission rate you can select between USB, Ethernet, CAN (optional) or just store the data on a micro-SD-card.
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Front View Side View Back View Figure 2.2: Argos2D – D12x views a. ISM (Images Sensor Module) changeable b. Front panel c. Lense holder d. Housing cover e.
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Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Figure 2.3: Argos2D – D12x connectors and interfaces a. RJ45 Ethernet connector b. Reset button c. Analog video connector d. Power connector e. Status LED USB-OTG connector g.
Version 1.1 Software Installation Software-Development-Kit SDK Bluetechnix offers a Board Support Package that is based on BlackSheep. This BSP will need Visual DSP++ Version 5.0 Update 8. Drivers If your Operating system does not install the drivers for a virtual comport, a USB-UART driver installation guide can be found here.
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Hardware Installation Caution Only assemble and dissemble electronic in an ESD-protected environment. Connecting the Core Module and the Carrier Board 1. Put the carrier board with the bottom side up on a base.
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Figure 4.2: Connecting CM and CB with housing base Connecting the ISM with front plane 1. Usually the ISM comes mounted with a CS mount holder. This is fixed with two M2 x 5mm screws 2.
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Connecting the 30pin flex-foil cable to the ISM 1. Take a look on the ISM. There is the possibility that more than one ISM connector is populated, if that’s the case you must use that one with an i.MX mark besides.
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Figure 4.5: Connecting ISM and front plane to housing base Inserting the µSD-Card and the coin cell 1. Open the µSD-Card slot by pushing the slot with appropriate force to the right and then up.
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Figure 4.6: Inserting the µSD-Card and the coin cell Connecting the housing cover with the base 1. Put the housing cover over the base 2. Take two M2.9 x 8mm self-tapping screws and mount them in front of the cover.
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Appendix Electrical Specifications 7.1.1 Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter Typical Unit Input supply voltage Input current @ 12V Extender Voltage Supply Extender Current Supply High level output voltage 2.31...
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 7.2.2 Analog video connector c (X9) The cinch connector provides a standard interface for analog video signals. The video encoder ADV7391 is preprocessing the video signal from the IPU.
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Pin No. Pin Name Signal Name Type Description PPI0.D6 Pixel Data PPI0.D7 Pixel Data Power Ground PPI0.D8 Pixel Data PPI0.D9 Pixel Data PPI0.D10 Pixel Data PPI0.D11...
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Pin No. Signal Name Type Description SPI.SCLK SPI CLK SPI.MISO SPI MISO GPIO SPI.MOSI SPI MOSI Table 7.6: I/O extender connector k (X6) 7.2.11 RTC-battery holder l (G1) There is also a possibility to add a 12mm coin cell to keep the RTC (PCF2129) running.
Analog Devices Blackfin® embedded processors. This high-performance OS is based on the reliable and stable real-time VDK kernel from Analog Devices that comes with VDSP++ IDE. Of course BLACKSheep® OS is fully supported by all Bluetechnix Core-Modules and development hardware.
7.4.4 Blackfin Design Services ® Based on more than seven years of experience with Blackfin, Bluetechnix offers development assistance as well as custom design services and software development. 7.4.4.1 Upcoming Products and Software Releases Keep up to date with all product changes, releases and software updates of Bluetechnix at http://www.bluetechnix.com.
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Product History Version Information 8.1.1 Argos2D – D120 (150-1020-1) Version Component Type 1.0.0 ISM-MT9M131-Color (100-3202-2) eCM-BF609-C-C-Q25S256F8 (100-1217-1) eCAM-eCM-BF Carrier Board (100-2280-1) Table 8.1: Overview Argos2D – D120 product changes 8.1.2...
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Anomalies Version Date Description V1.0.0 2013 02 11 No anomalies reported yet. Table 8.6 – Product anomalies Document Revision History Version Date Document Revision 2013 02 11 First release V1.0 of the Document...
Hardware User Manual - Argos2D - D12x Last change: 28 June 2013 Version 1.1 Index Blackfin® Software Support · 21 Interfaces & Connectors · 7 BLACKSheep® OS · 21 Boot mode switch · 20 Maximum Ratings · 17 MTBF Connector and Interface Description · 17 Mean Time Between Failure ·...
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