Camera And Device Control; Mechanics And Form Factor; Using This Manual - Point Grey Grasshopper Technical Reference Manual

Point Grey Research Grasshopper Technical Reference
1.1.3.

Camera and Device Control

Feature
Auto White Balance
Frame Rate Control
Improved Strobe Output
RS-232 Serial Port
Memory Channels
Broadcast Properties
Voltage Sensor
Camera Upgrades
1.1.4.

Mechanics and Form Factor

Feature
Compact Design
Industry Standard Mechanics
Jack Screw Connector
1.2.

Using This Manual

This manual attempts to provide the user with a detailed specification of the Grasshopper camera
system. The reader should be aware that the camera system is a complex and dynamic system –
if any errors or omissions are found during experimentation, please contact us.
This document is subject to change without notice.
Many of the operational descriptions included in this manual are intended as general overviews,
and may not present the detailed information required for developing specific applications. For
additional details and operational descriptions, refer to the following resources that can be
downloaded from our website at www.ptgrey.com/support/downloads/:
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Point Grey Digital Camera Register Reference
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FlyCapture User Manual
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TAN2004004: Synchronizing to an external signal using DCAM 1.31 Trigger Mode_0
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TAN2004001: Configuring and testing the RS-232 serial port
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TAN2005002: Setting a GPIO pin to strobe using DCAM 1.31 Strobe Signal Output
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TAN2005003: Setting a GPIO pin to output a strobe signal pulse pattern
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TAN2005004: Buffering a GPIO pin output signal to drive an external device
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TAN2007004: A guide to transitioning from Scorpion
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TAN2007004: Accessing the On-Camera Frame Buffer
Revised 26-Nov-10
Copyright (c) 2010 Point Grey Research Inc.
Description
Auto and one-push white balance for easy color balancing
Fine-tune frame rates for video conversion (e.g. PAL @ 24 FPS)
Increased drive strength, configurable strobe pattern output
Provides serial communication via GPIO TTL digital logic levels
Non-volatile storage of camera default power-up settings
Apply settings (e.g. shutter, gain) to all cameras on the same bus
Monitors sensor voltages to ensure optimal image quality
Firmware upgradeable in field via IEEE-1394 interface.
Description
44mm x 29mm x 58mm, 104 grams
ASA/ISO-compliant mounting bracket and C-mount lens holder
1394b cable jack screws provide secure connection
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