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AVT Pike
Technical Manual
V5.0.0
07 May 2010
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany

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  • Page 1 AVT Pike Technical Manual V5.0.0 07 May 2010 Allied Vision Technologies GmbH Taschenweg 2a D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany...
  • Page 2 Technologies are brands protected by law. Warranty The information provided by Allied Vision Technologies is supplied without any guarantees or warranty whatsoever, be it specific or implicit. Also excluded are all implicit warranties con- cerning the negotiability, the suitability for specific applications or the non-breaking of laws and patents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ..........11 Introduction ......................12 Document history ......................12 Manual overview......................22 Conventions used in this manual..................24 Styles ........................24 Symbols ........................24 More information......................25 Before operation ......................25 PIKE cameras .......................27 Conformity ......................29 CE........................29 FCC –...
  • Page 4 Camera lenses......................46 Camera dimensions ..................48 Serial numbers for starting new front flange..............48 PIKE standard housing (2 x 1394b copper) ............... 49 PIKE (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)................... 50 Tripod adapter ......................51 Pike W90 (2 x 1394b copper)..................52 Pike W90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) ................
  • Page 5 PIKE F-505B/C (fiber)....................88 PIKE F-1100B/C (fiber) ....................90 PIKE F-1600B/C (fiber) ....................92 Spectral sensitivity ....................... 94 Camera interfaces ...................103 IEEE 1394b port pin assignment ................... 103 Camera I/O connector pin assignment ................105 Status LEDs........................ 106 On LED (green) ...................... 106 Status LED......................
  • Page 6 Loading a shading image out of the camera ............... 147 Loading a shading image into the camera ..............148 Look-up table (LUT) and gamma function............... 149 Loading an LUT into the camera ................151 Binning (only Pike b/w models)..................152 2 x / 4 x / 8 x binning ....................
  • Page 7 Trigger delay advanced register................194 Debounce......................195 Debounce time....................... 196 Exposure time (shutter) and offset ................197 Exposure time offset ....................197 Minimum exposure time ..................197 Extended shutter....................198 One-shot ........................200 One-shot command on the bus to start of exposure ............. 201 End of exposure to first packet on the bus ..............
  • Page 8 Area of interest (AOI) ....................235 Autofunction AOI ....................237 Frame rates........................ 238 Frame rates Format_7 ..................... 242 PIKE F-032: AOI frame rates..................243 PIKE F-100: AOI frame rates..................244 PIKE F-145: AOI frame rates (no sub-sampling)............245 PIKE F-145: AOI frame rates (sub-sampling) ............... 246 PIKE F-145-15fps: AOI frame rates (no sub-sampl.) .............
  • Page 9 Camera_Status_Register....................274 Example........................ 275 Sample program ..................... 278 Example FireGrab ....................278 Example FireStack API ..................279 Configuration ROM ...................... 280 Implemented registers....................283 Camera initialize register..................283 Inquiry register for video format................283 Inquiry register for video mode ................284 Inquiry register for video frame rate and base address ..........
  • Page 10 Soft reset......................335 High SNR mode (High Signal Noise Ratio) ..............336 Maximum ISO packet size ..................337 Quick parameter change timing modes ..............339 Standard Parameter Update Timing ..............339 Quick Format Change Mode................339 Automatic reset of the UpdActive flag..............340 Low-noise binning mode (only 2 x H-binning) ............

  • Page 11: Contacting Allied Vision Technologies

    Contacting Allied Vision Technologies Contacting Allied Vision Technologies Info • Technical information: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com  • Support: support@alliedvisiontec.com Allied Vision Technologies GmbH (Headquarters) Taschenweg 2a 07646 Stadtroda, Germany Tel.: +49.36428.677-0 Fax.: +49.36428.677-28 e-mail: info@alliedvisiontec.com Allied Vision Technologies Canada Inc. 101-3750 North Fraser Way...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Document history Version Date Remarks V2.0.0 07.07.2006 New Manual - RELEASE status PRE_V3.0.0 22.09.2006 Minor corrections Added Pike F-145 Pike F-210 AOI frame rates corrected: Chapter PIKE F-210: AOI frame rates (no sub-sampling) on page 249 New advanced registers: Chapter Advanced features on page V3.0.1...
  • Page 13 Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V3.2.0 22.08.2007 Minor corrections Added CE in Chapter Conformity on page 29. Added Value field in Table 40: CSR: Shutter on page 134. Added Chapter Cross section: CS-Mount (only PIKE F-032B/C) on page 60. Added detailed description of BRIGHTNESS (800h) in Table 139: Feature control register...
  • Page 14 Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V4.0.0 15.01.2008 Added 15fps versions of PIKE F-145 at Table 144: Camera type ID list on page 312 Added VERSION_INFO1_EX, VERSION_INFO3_EX and description Table 143: Advanced register: Extended version information on page 311 Revised Chapter Secure image signature (SIS) on page 346...
  • Page 15 Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V4.1.0 20.08.08 Added PIKE F-505 to Chapter Index on page 362 Revised formulas by adding some units in Chapter How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? on page 270 Corrected Table 164: Advanced register: Channel balance page 334 Added Max IsoSize Bit [1] to register 0xF1000048 ADV_INQ_3 Table 145: Advanced register: Advanced feature inquiry...
  • Page 16 Remarks continued from last page V4.1.0 20.08.08 Restructuring of Pike Technical Manual: [continued] [continued] Added Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies on page Added Chapter Manual overview on page 22 Restructured Chapter Pike types and highlights to Chapter PIKE cameras on page 27.
  • Page 17 Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V4.1.0 20.08.08 [continued: Restructuring of Pike Technical Manual:] [continued] [continued] Revised Chapter Configuration of the camera on page 274 Revised Chapter Firmware update on page 359 Added Chapter Sensor position accuracy of AVT cameras page 361 Revised Chapter Index...
  • Page 18 Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V4.3.0 23.04.09 Pike F-100B: new Quantum efficiency diagram in Figure 39: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-100B on page 96 All advanced registers in 8-digit format beginning with 0xF1... in Chapter Advanced features on page 307ff.
  • Page 19 Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V4.4.0 28.09.09 Added notice to description of non-volatile storage of shading image in Note on page 145. Corrected drawing in Figure 144: Delayed integration timing page 328 Corrected Format_7 Mode_5 (640 x 240) in Table 76: Video Format_7 default modes PIKE F-032B / PIKE F-032C on page...
  • Page 20 Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V4.4.0 28.09.09 • All Pike models: added input debounce feature: – Advanced register summary 0xF1000840 on page 310 [continued] [continued] – Advanced register summary 0xF1000850 on page 310 – Advanced register summary 0xF1000860 on page 310 –...
  • Page 21 Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V5.0.0 07.05.10 [continued] [continued] [continued] New Pike F-1100 and Pike F-1600 models: • Chapter F-Mount on page 64ff. • Chapter M42-Mount on page 70ff. • Chapter M58-Mount on page 74ff. • Chapter Exposure time offset on page 197 •...

  • Page 22: Manual Overview

    V5.0.0 07.05.10 New links to the new AVT website: [continued] [continued] • Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 11 New measured sensitivity curves: • Chapter Spectral sensitivity on page 94ff. Added new CAD drawings for W90S90 and W270S90: •...
  • Page 23 Introduction • Chapter FireWire on page 30 describes the FireWire standard in detail, explains the compatibility between 1394a and 1394b and explains bandwidth details (incl. Pike examples). – Read and follow the FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precau- tions in Chapter FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions page 42.

  • Page 24: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Introduction Conventions used in this manual To give this manual an easily understood layout and to emphasize important information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used: Styles Style Function Example bold Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting important things Input Courier Code listings etc.

  • Page 25: More Information

    Introduction More information For more information on hardware and software read the following: • Hardware Installation Guide describes the hardware installation proce- dures for all 1394 AVT cameras (Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Guppy, Pike, Stingray). Additionally you get safety instructions and information about camera interfaces (IEEE1394a/b copper and GOF, I/O connectors, input and output).
  • Page 26 Introduction These utilities can be obtained from Allied Vision Technologies (AVT). FirePackage includes SmartView and is  available for download at: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/software/ windows/avt-firepackage.html Note The camera also works with all IIDC (formerly DCAM) compat- ible IEEE 1394 programs and image processing libraries. ...

  • Page 27: Pike Cameras

    Transmission of light instead of electricity: No ground problems and no interference with electromagnetic fields. Image applications Allied Vision Technologies can provide users with a range of products that meet almost all the requirements of a very wide range of image applications. FireWire The industry standard IEEE 1394 (FireWire or i.Link) facilitates the simplest...
  • Page 28 PIKE cameras Pike type Sensor Picture size (max.) Frame rates, Format_7 Mode_0 full resolution PIKE F-032B/C Type 1/3 KODAK KAI-340 640 (h) x 480 (v) Up to 208 fps PIKE F-032B/C fiber Progressive Scan CCD imager PIKE F-100B/C Type 2/3 KODAK KAI-1020 1000 (h) x 1000 (v) Up to 60 fps PIKE F-100B/C fiber Progressive Scan CCD imager...

  • Page 29: Conformity

    Conformity Conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan- dard cameras of the AVT Pike family to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s): • CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive •...

  • Page 30: Firewire

    FireWire FireWire Overview FireWire provides one of the most comprehensive, high-performance, cost- effective solutions platforms. FireWire offers very impressive throughput at very affordable prices. Definition FireWire (also known as i.Link or IEEE 1394) is a personal computer and digital video serial bus interface standard, offering high-speed communica- tions and isochronous real-time data services.

  • Page 31: Why Use Firewire

    FireWire Why use FireWire? Digital cameras with on-board FireWire (IEEE 1394a or 1394b) communica- tions conforming to the IIDC standard (V1.3 or V1.31) have created cost- effective and powerful solutions options being used for thousands of differ- ent applications around the world. FireWire is a robust digital interface for industrial applications for many reasons, including: •...
  • Page 32 FireWire Figure 2: 1394a data transmission In case of 1394b no gaps are needed due to parallel arbitration, handled by bus owner supervisor selector (BOSS) (see the following diagram). Whereas 1394a works in half duplex transmission, 1394 does full duplex transmission. Cycle Sync: 1394b Parallel arbitration, handled by BOSS, can eliminate gaps Figure 3: 1394b data transmission...

  • Page 33: Firewire Connection Capabilities

    FireWire Note How to extend the size of an isochronous packet up to 11.000 byte at S800:  • see register 0xF1000048, ADV_INQ_3, Max IsoSize [1] Table 145: Advanced register: Advanced feature inquiry on page 313 • see Chapter Maximum ISO packet size on page 337 FireWire connection capabilities FireWire can connect together up to 63 peripherals in an acyclic network...

  • Page 34: Capabilities Of 1394B (Firewire 800)

    FireWire In addition to common standards shared across manufacturers, a special Format_7 mode also provided a means by which a manufacturer could offer special features (smart features), such as: • higher resolutions • higher frame rates • diverse color modes as extensions (advanced registers) to the prescribed common set.

  • Page 35: Compatibility Between 1394A And 1394B

    FireWire Compatibility between 1394a and 1394b 1394b port 1394b camera 1394a camera 1394a port 1394a camera connected to 1394b bus 1394b camera connected to 1394a bus The cable explains dual compatibility: This cable The cable explains dual compatibility: In this case, serves to connect an IEEE 1394a camera with its the cable connects an IEEE 1394b camera with its six-pin connector to a bilingual port (a port which...

  • Page 36: Image Transfer Via 1394A And 1394B

    FireWire Image transfer via 1394a and 1394b Technical detail 1394a 1394b Transmission mode Half duplex (both pairs needed) Full duplex (one pair needed) 400 Mbit/s data rate 1 Gbit/s signaling rate, 800 Mbit/s data rate aka: a-mode, data/strobe (D/S) 10b/8b coding (Ethernet), aka: mode, legacy mode b-mode (beta mode) Devices...

  • Page 37: 1394B Bandwidths

    FireWire 1394b bandwidths According to the 1394b specification on isochronous transfer, the largest data payload size of 8192 bytes per 125 µs cycle is possible with a bandwidth of 800 Mbit/s. For further details read Chapter How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? on page 270.

  • Page 38: Requirements For Laptop And 1394B

    FireWire Caution As mentioned earlier, it is very important not to exceed an inrush current of 18 mJoule in 3 ms. (This means that a  device, when powered via 12 V bus power must never draw more than 1.5 A, even not in the first 3 ms.) Higher inrush current may damage the physical interface chip of the camera and/or the phy chip in your PC.
  • Page 39 FireWire Figure 5: Cardbus adapter with two screw locks (AVT order number E3000104) Figure 6: ExpressCard Logo, ExpressCard/54 (SIIG) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 40: Example1: 1394B Bandwidth Of Pike Cameras

    FireWire Figure 7: ExpressCard technology ExpressCard is a new standard set by PCMCIA. For more information visit:  http://www.expresscard.org/web/site/ Example1: 1394b bandwidth of PIKE cameras PIKE model Resolution Frame rate Bandwidth Pike F-032 B/C 208 fps 62.5 MByte/s Pike F-100 B/C megapixel 60 fps 57.6 MByte/s...

  • Page 41: Example 2: More Than One Pike Camera At Full Speed

    FireWire Note All data are calculated using Raw8 / Mono8 color mode. Higher bit depths or color modes will double or triple band-  width requirements. Example 2: More than one PIKE camera at full speed Due to the fact that one Pike camera can, depending on its settings, saturate a 32-bit PCI bus, you are advised to use either a PCI Express card and/or mul- tiple 64-bit PCI bus cards, if you want to use 2 or more Pike cameras simul- taneously (see the following table).

  • Page 42: Firewire Plug & Play Capabilities

    FireWire FireWire Plug & play capabilities FireWire devices implement the ISO/IEC 13213 configuration ROM model for device configuration and identification, to provide plug & play capability. All FireWire devices are identified by an IEEE EUI-64 unique identifier (an exten- sion of the 48-bit Ethernet MAC address format) in addition to well-known codes indicating the type of device and protocols it supports.

  • Page 43: Screw-Lock And Power Supply Precautions

    FireWire Screw-lock and power supply precautions Caution Screw-lock precautions • Also, all AVT 1394b camera and cables have industrial  screw-lock fasteners, to insure a tight electrical con- nection that is resistant to vibration and gravity. • We strongly recommend using only 1394b adapter cards with screw-locks.

  • Page 44: Operating System Support

    FireWire Operating system support Operating system 1394a 1394b Linux Full support Full support Apple Mac OS X Full support Full support Windows XP With SP2 / SP3 the default speed for 1394b is S100 (100 Mbit/s). A download and registry modification is available from Microsoft to restore performance to either S400 or S800.

  • Page 45: Filter And Lenses

    Filter and lenses Filter and lenses IR cut filter: spectral transmission The following illustration shows the spectral transmission of the IR cut filter: Figure 8: Spectral transmission of Jenofilt 217 PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 46: Camera Lenses

    Filter and lenses Camera lenses AVT offers different lenses from a variety of manufacturers. The following table lists selected image formats depending on camera type, distance and the focal length of the lens. Note All values listed in the following tables are theoretical and therefore only approximate values (focal length and field of ...
  • Page 47 Filter and lenses Focal length Distance = 0.5 m Distance = 1 m for type 1 sensors PIKE F-210 8 mm 0.6 m x 0.8 m 1.2 m x 1.6 m 12 mm 0.39 m x 0.52 m 0.78 m x 1.2 m 16 mm 0.29 m x 0.38 m 0.58 m x 0.76 m...

  • Page 48: Camera Dimensions

    Camera dimensions Camera dimensions Note For information on sensor position accuracy: (sensor shift x/y, optical back focal length z and sensor rota-  tion ) see Chapter Sensor position accuracy of AVT cameras on page 361. Serial numbers for starting new front flange Camera model E-number Starting ...

  • Page 49: Pike Standard Housing (2 X 1394B Copper)

    Camera dimensions PIKE standard housing (2 x 1394b copper) Note: different from GOF version see next page Body size: 96.8 mm x 44 mm x 44 mm (L x W x H) Mass: 250 g (without lens) Figure 9: Camera dimensions (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 50: Pike (1394B: 1 X Gof, 1 X Copper)

    Camera dimensions PIKE (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) Note: different from 2 x copper version see previous page Body size: 96.8 mm x 44 mm x 44 mm (L x W x H) Mass: 250 g (without lens) Figure 10: Camera dimensions (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 51: Tripod Adapter

    Note If you need a tripod adapter for angled head versions, please contact Customer Care. See Chapter Contacting  Allied Vision Technologies on page 11. Tripods for F-Mount and M42-Mount (both for Pike F-1100 and F-1600): see Chapter Pike F-Mount: Tripod adapter...

  • Page 52: Pike W90 (2 X 1394B Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike W90 (2 x 1394b copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. Figure 12: Pike W90 (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 53: Pike W90 (1394B: 1 X Gof, 1 X Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike W90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. Figure 13: Pike W90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 54: Pike W90 S90 (2 X 1394B Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike W90 S90 (2 x 1394b copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. Figure 14: Pike W90 S90 (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 55: Pike W90 S90 (1394B: 1 X Gof, 1 X Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike W90 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. Figure 15: Pike W90 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 56: Pike W270 (2 X 1394B Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike W270 (2 x 1394b copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. Figure 16: Pike W270 (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 57: Pike W270 (1394B: 1 X Gof, 1 X Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike W270 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. Figure 17: Pike W270 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 58: Pike W270 S90 (2 X 1394B Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike W270 S90 (2 x 1394b copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. Figure 18: Pike W270 S90 (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 59: Pike W270 S90 (1394B: 1 X Gof, 1 X Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike W270 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. Figure 19: Pike W270 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 60: Cross Section: Cs-Mount (Only Pike F-032B/C)

    Camera dimensions Cross section: CS-Mount (only PIKE F-032B/C) Figure 20: Pike CS-Mount dimensions (only PIKE F-032B/C) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 61: Cross Section: C-Mount (Vga Size Filter)

    Camera dimensions Cross section: C-Mount (VGA size filter) PIKE F-032/100/145/505 cameras are equipped with VGA size filter. Figure 21: Pike C-Mount dimensions (VGA size filter) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 62: Cross Section: C-Mount (Large Filter)

    Camera dimensions Cross section: C-Mount (large filter) PIKE F-210/421 are equipped with a large filter. Figure 22: Pike C-Mount dimensions (large filter) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 63: Adjustment Of C-Mount

    Camera dimensions Adjustment of C-Mount PIKE cameras allow the precise adjustment of the back focus of the C-Mount by means of a back focus ring which is threaded into the C-Mount and held by two screws: one on the top (middle) and one on the right side of the cam- era.

  • Page 64: Adjustment Of F-Mount For Pike F-1100 And Pike F-1600

    AVT factory. If you need any adjustments, please contact Customer Care: For phone numbers and e-mail: See Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies page 11. F-Mount For Pike F-1100 and Pike F-1600 the following mounts will be available: •...

  • Page 65: Pike F-Mount: Standard Housing (2 X 1394B Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike F-Mount: standard housing (2 x 1394b copper) M3x3 (4x) * depending on filter 39.5 * 68.5 M3x3 (4x) 34.5 * F-Mount M4x4 (8x) 136.5 142.8 Figure 24: F-Mount Pike standard housing (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 66: Pike F-Mount: Tripod Adapter

    Camera dimensions Pike F-Mount: Tripod adapter This tripod adapter is designed for Pike F-Mount/M42-Mount/M58-Mount standard housings. 74.5 M6, 6 mm thread depth (2x) 68.5 54.5 UNC 1/4-20, 6 mm thread depth Tripod-Adapter 74.5 x 32 x 10 (L x W x H) Figure 25: Tripod dimensions PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 67: Pike F-Mount: W270 (2 X 1394B Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike F-Mount: W270 (2 x 1394b copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. M3x3 (4x) * depending on filter M4x4 (8x) 68.5 F-Mount M3x3 (4x) 75.5 Ø 137.5 144.2 Figure 26: F-Mount Pike W270 (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 68: Cross Section: F-Mount

    Camera dimensions Cross section: F-Mount maximum protrusion: filter / protection glass Adjustment spacer F-Mount Figure 27: Pike F-Mount dimensions (standard for Pike F-1100 and Pike F-1600) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 69: K-Mount, M39-Mount

    Camera dimensions K-Mount, M39-Mount Note For other mounts (e.g. K-Mount, M39-Mount) please contact your distributor.  Note Pike F-210 and Pike F-421 can be equipped at factory site with M39-Mount instead of C-Mount.  M39-Mount is ideally suited for Voigtländer (aka Voigtlander) short focal length optics.

  • Page 70: M42-Mount

    Camera dimensions M42-Mount Pike F-1100 and Pike F-1600 cameras can optionally be ordered with M42- Mount. Pike M42-Mount: standard housing (2 x 1394b copper) M3x3 (4x) * depending on filter 39 * 68.5 M3x3 (4x) 34 * M4x4 (8x) 142.3 Figure 29: M42-Mount Pike standard housing (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 71: Pike M42-Mount: Tripod Adapter

    Camera dimensions Pike M42-Mount: Tripod adapter This tripod adapter is designed for Pike F-Mount/M42-Mount/M58-Mount standard housings. 74.5 M6, 6 mm thread depth (2x) 68.5 54.5 UNC 1/4-20, 6 mm thread depth Tripod-Adapter 74.5 x 32 x 10 (L x W x H) Figure 30: Tripod dimensions PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 72: Pike M42-Mount: W270 (2 X 1394B Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike M42-Mount: W270 (2 x 1394b copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. M3x3 (4x) * depending on filter 68.5 M4x4 (8x) M42x1 M3x3 (4x) 75.5 137.5 144.2 Figure 31: M42-Mount Pike W270 (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 73: Cross Section: M42-Mount

    Camera dimensions Cross section: M42-Mount maximum protrusion: filter / protection glass Adjustment spacer 45.7 Figure 32: Pike M42-Mount dimensions (optional for Pike F-1100 and Pike F-1600) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 74: M58-Mount

    Camera dimensions M58-Mount Pike F-1100 and Pike F-1600 cameras can optionally be ordered with M58- Mount. Pike M58-Mount: standard housing (2 x 1394b copper) M3x3 (4x) * depending on filter 13.5 * 68.5 M3x3 (4x) 8.5 * M58x0.75 M4x4 (8x) 110.5 116.8 Figure 33: M58-Mount Pike standard housing (2 x 1394b copper)

  • Page 75: Pike M58-Mount: Tripod Adapter

    Camera dimensions Pike M58-Mount: Tripod adapter This tripod adapter is designed for Pike F-Mount/M42-Mount/M58-Mount standard housings. 74.5 M6, 6 mm thread depth (2x) 68.5 54.5 UNC 1/4-20, 6 mm thread depth Tripod-Adapter 74.5 x 32 x 10 (L x W x H) Figure 34: Tripod dimensions PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 76: Pike M58-Mount: W270 (2 X 1394B Copper)

    Camera dimensions Pike M58-Mount: W270 (2 x 1394b copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. M3x3 (4x) * depending on filter 68.5 M58x0.75 M4x4 (8x) M3x3 (4x) 75.5 137.5 144.2 k M58 M t W270 (2 IEEE1394b) Figure 35: M58-Mount Pike W270 (2 x 1394b copper) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 77: Cross Section: M58-Mount

    Camera dimensions Cross section: M58-Mount maximum protrusion: filter / protection glass Adjustment spacer 20.5 Figure 36: Pike M42-Mount dimensions (optional for Pike F-1100 and Pike F-1600) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 78: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications PIKE F-032B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 1/3 (diag. 5.92 mm) type progressive scan KODAK IT CCD KAI340A/C with HAD microlens Effective chip size 4.7 mm x 3.6 mm Cell size 7.4 µm x 7.4 µm Picture size (max.) 640 x 480 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
  • Page 79 Specifications Feature Specification Digital interface IEEE 1394b (IIDC V1.31), 2 x copper connectors (bilingual) (daisy chain) fiber: IEEE 1394b, 2 connectors: 1 x copper (bilingual), 1 x GOF connector (2 x optical fiber on LCLC), (daisy chain) Power requirements DC 8 V - 36 V via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin HIROSE Power consumption Typical 5 watt (@ 12 V DC);...

  • Page 80: Pike F-100B/C (Fiber)

    Specifications PIKE F-100B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 2/3 (diag. 10.5 mm) type progressive scan KODAK IT CCD KAI1020A/C with HAD microlens Effective chip size 7.4 mm x 7.4 mm Cell size 7.4 µm x 7.4 µm Picture size (max.) 1000 x 1000 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
  • Page 81 Specifications Feature Specification Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 50 °C housing temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ... + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Regulations CE, FCC Class B, RoHS (2002/95/EC) Standard accessories b/w: protection glass color: IR cut filter Optional accessories b/w: IR cut filter, IR pass filter...

  • Page 82: Pike F-145B/C (Fiber) (-15Fps*)

    Specifications PIKE F-145B/C (fiber) (-15fps*) * Variant: F-145-15fps only This variant offers lower speed (only 15 fps), but better image quality. Feature Specification Image device Type 2/3 (diag. 11.2 mm) type progressive scan SONY ICX285AL/AQ with EXview HAD microlens Effective chip size 9.0 mm x 6.7 mm Cell size 6.45 µm x 6.45 µm...
  • Page 83 Specifications Feature Specification Dimensions 96.8 mm x 44 mm x 44 mm (L x W x H); incl. connectors, without tripod and lens Mass 250 g (without lens) Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 50 °C housing temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ...

  • Page 84: Pike F-210B/C (Fiber)

    Specifications PIKE F-210B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 1 (diag. 16.3 mm) type progressive scan KODAK IT CCD KAI2093A/C with HAD microlens Effective chip size 14 mm x 8.0 mm Cell size 7.4 µm x 7.4 µm Picture size (max.) 1920 x 1080 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
  • Page 85 Specifications Feature Specification Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 50 °C housing temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ... + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Regulations CE, FCC Class B, RoHS (2002/95/EC) Standard accessories b/w: protection glass color: IR cut filter Optional accessories b/w: IR cut filter, IR pass filter...

  • Page 86: Pike F-421B/C (Fiber)

    Specifications PIKE F-421B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 1.2 (diag. 21.4 mm) type progressive scan KODAK IT CCD KAI4022A/C with HAD microlens Effective chip size 15 mm x 15 mm Cell size 7.4 µm x 7.4 µm Picture size (max.) 2048 x 2048 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
  • Page 87 Specifications Feature Specification Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 50 °C housing temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ... + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Regulations CE, FCC Class B, RoHS (2002/95/EC) Standard accessories b/w: protection glass color: IR cut filter Optional accessories b/w: IR cut filter, IR pass filter...

  • Page 88: Pike F-505B/C (Fiber)

    Specifications PIKE F-505B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 2/3 (diag. 11.0 mm) progressive scan SONY ICX625ALA/AQA with Super HAD microlens Effective chip size 8.5 mm × 7.1 mm Cell size 3.45 µm x 3.45 µm Picture size (max.) 2452 x 2054 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
  • Page 89 Specifications Feature Specification Mass 250 g (without lens) Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 50 °C housing temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ... + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Regulations CE, FCC Class B, RoHS (2002/95/EC) Standard accessories b/w: protection glass color: IR cut filter...

  • Page 90: Pike F-1100B/C (Fiber)

    Specifications PIKE F-1100B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 35 mm (diag. 43.3 mm) progressive scan KODAK IT CCD KAI-11002 with Super HAD microlens Effective chip size 37.25 mm × 25.7 mm Cell size 9.0 µm x 9.0 µm Picture size (max.) 4008 x 2672 pixels Lens mount Standard: F-Mount: 46.5 mm (in air)...
  • Page 91 Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), AEC (auto exposure control), real-time shading correction, LUT, 256 MByte image memory, mirror, binning, sub-sampling, High SNR, storable user sets only color: AWB (auto white balance), color correction, hue, satu- ration, sharpness Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs RS-232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31) Transfer rate...

  • Page 92: Pike F-1600B/C (Fiber)

    Specifications PIKE F-1600B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 35 mm (diag. 43.3 mm) progressive scan KODAK IT CCD KAI-16000 with Super HAD microlens Effective chip size 36.1 mm × 24 mm Cell size 7.4 µm x 7.4 µm Picture size (max.) 4872 x 3248 pixels Lens mount Standard: F-Mount: 46.5 mm (in air)...
  • Page 93 Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), AEC (auto exposure control), real-time shading correction, LUT, 256 MByte image memory, mirror, binning, sub-sampling, High SNR, storable user sets only color: AWB (auto white balance), color correction, hue, satu- ration, sharpness Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs RS-232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31) Transfer rate...

  • Page 94: Spectral Sensitivity

    Specifications Spectral sensitivity Note All measurements were done without protection glass / without filter.  The uncertainty in measurement of the QE values is 10%. This is due to: • Manufacturing tolerance of the sensor • Uncertainties in the measuring apparatus itself (GERMAN: Ulbricht-Kugel / ENGLISH: Ulbricht sphere, optometer, etc.) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 95 Specifications Figure 37: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-032B Figure 38: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-032C PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 96 Specifications 0.50 0.45 With clear glass (AR coated), with microlens 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00 Wavelength (nm) Figure 39: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-100B Figure 40: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-100C PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 97 Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 41: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-145B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 42: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-145C PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 98 Specifications Figure 43: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-210B Figure 44: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-210C PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 99 Specifications Figure 45: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-421B Figure 46: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-421C PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 100 Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 47: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-505B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 48: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-505C PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 101 Specifications Figure 49: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-1100B Figure 50: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-1100C PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 102 Specifications Figure 51: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-1600B Figure 52: Spectral sensitivity of Pike F-1600C PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 103: Camera Interfaces

    Camera interfaces Camera interfaces This chapter gives you detailed information on status LEDs, inputs and out- puts, trigger features and transmission of data packets. Note For a detailed description of the camera interfaces (FireWire, I/O connector), ordering numbers and operat- ...
  • Page 104 Camera interfaces Note • Both IEEE 1394b connectors with screw lock mecha- nism provide access to the IEEE 1394 bus and thus  makes it possible to control the camera and output frames. Connect the camera by using either of the con- nectors.

  • Page 105: Camera I/O Connector Pin Assignment

    Camera interfaces Camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232 and External Ground for RS232 ext. power and external power External Power +8...+36 V DC Power supply Camera Out 4 Open emitter Camera Output 4 (GPOut4)...

  • Page 106: Status Leds

    Camera interfaces Status LEDs Status LEDs Yellow Green (Trg/S2) (Com/S1) Figure 55: Position of status LEDs On LED (green) The green power LED indicates that the camera is being supplied with suffi- cient voltage and is ready for operation. Status LED The following states are displayed via the LED: State Description...
  • Page 107 Camera interfaces Blink codes are used to signal warnings or error states: MISC  Warning DCAM FPGA Stack Class S1 1 blink 2 blinks 3 blinks 4 blinks 5 blinks Error code S2 FPGA boot error 1-5 blinks Stack setup 1 blink Stack start 2 blinks...

  • Page 108: Control And Video Data Signals

    Camera interfaces Control and video data signals The inputs and outputs of the camera can be configured by software. The dif- ferent modes are described below. Inputs Note For a general description of the inputs and warnings see the Hardware Installation Guide, Chapter PIKE input descrip- ...

  • Page 109: Input/Output Pin Control

    Camera interfaces Input/output pin control All input and output signals running over the camera I/O connector are con- trolled by an advanced feature register. Register Name Field Description 0xF1000300 IO_INP_CTRL1 Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) [1..6] Reserved Polarity 0: Signal not inverted 1: Signal inverted...

  • Page 110: Io_Inp_Ctrl 1-2

    Camera interfaces IO_INP_CTRL 1-2 The Polarity flag determines whether the input is low active (0) or high active (1). The input mode can be seen in the following table. The PinState flag is used to query the current status of the input. The PinState bit reads the inverting optocoupler status after an internal negation.

  • Page 111: Trigger Delay

    Camera interfaces Trigger delay Pike cameras feature various ways to delay image capture based on external trigger. With IIDC V1.31 there is a standard CSR at Register F0F00534/834h to control a delay up to FFFh x time base value. The following table explains the inquiry register and the meaning of the var- ious bits.
  • Page 112 Camera interfaces Register Name Field Description 0xF0F00834 TRIGGER_DELAY Presence_Inq Presence of this feature: 0:N/ 1: Available Abs_Control Absolute value control O: Control with value in the value field 1: Control with value in the absolute value CSR. If this bit=1 the value in the value field has to be ignored.

  • Page 113: Outputs

    Camera interfaces Note • Switching trigger delay to ON also switches external Trigger_Mode_0 to ON.  • This feature works with external Trigger_Mode_0 only. Outputs Note For a general description of the outputs and warnings see the Hardware Installation Guide, Chapter PIKE output ...

  • Page 114: Io_Outp_Ctrl 1-4

    Camera interfaces IO_OUTP_CTRL 1-4 The outputs (Output mode, Polarity) are controlled via 4 advanced feature registers (see Table 31: Advanced register: Output control on page 114). The Polarity field determines whether the output is inverted or not. The out- put mode can be viewed in the table below. The current status of the output can be queried and set via the PinState.

  • Page 115: Output Modes

    Camera interfaces Output modes Mode Default / description 0x00 0x01 Output state follows PinState bit Using this mode, the Polarity bit has to be set to 0 (not inverted). This is necessary for an error free display of the output status. 0x02 Integration enable Output 1...
  • Page 116 Camera interfaces Figure 59: Output impulse diagram Note The signals can be inverted.  Caution Firing a new trigger while IntEna is still active can result in missing image.  PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 117: Pulse-Width Modulation

    Camera interfaces Note • Note that trigger delay in fact delays the image cap- ture whereas the IntEna_Delay only delays the leading  edge of the IntEna output signal but does not delay the image capture. • As mentioned before, it is possible to set the outputs by software.

  • Page 118: Pwm: Minimal And Maximal Periods And Frequencies

    Camera interfaces Period PulseWidth Figure 60: PulseWidth and Period definition Note Note the following conditions: • PulseWidth  Period  • Period  MinPeriod PWM: minimal and maximal periods and frequencies In the following formulas you find the minimal/maximal periods and frequen- cies for the pulse-width modulation (PWM).

  • Page 119: Pwm: Examples In Practice

    Camera interfaces PWM: Examples in practice In this chapter we give you two examples, how to write values in the PWM registers. All values have to be written in microseconds (µs) in the PWM reg- isters, therefore remember always the factor 10 Example 1: Set PWM with 1kHz at 30% pulse width.

  • Page 120: Pixel Data

    Camera interfaces Pixel data Pixel data are transmitted as isochronous data packets in accordance with the 1394 interface described in IIDC V1.31. The first packet of a frame is identified by the 1 in the sync bit (sy) of the packet header. sync bit 8-15 16-23...
  • Page 121 Camera interfaces The following table provides a description of the video data format for the different modes. (Source: IIDC V1.31; packed 12-bit mode: AVT) Figure 61: YUV 4:2:2 and YUV 4:1:1 format: Source: IIDC V1.31 specification Figure 62: Y8 and Y16 format: Source: IIDC V1.31 specification <Y (Mono12) format>...
  • Page 122 Camera interfaces Figure 63: Data structure: Source: IIDC V1.31 specification <Y(Mono12)> Y component has 12-bit data. The data type is „unsigned“. Signal level (decimal) Data (hexadecimal) Highest 4095 0x0FFF 4094 0x0FFE 0x0001 Lowest 0x0000 Table 37: Data structure of Packed 12-Bit Mode (mono and raw) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 123: Description Of The Data Path

    Description of the data path Description of the data path Block diagrams of the cameras The following diagrams illustrate the data flow and the bit resolution of image data after being read from the CCD sensor chip in the camera. The indi- vidual blocks are described in more detail in the following paragraphs.

  • Page 124: Color Cameras

    Description of the data path Color cameras 14 bit Test-Pattern HIROSE I/O RS232 16 bit Figure 65: Block diagram color camera PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 125: Channel Balance

    Description of the data path Channel balance All KODAK PIKE sensors and the SONY sensor (of Pike F-505) are read out via two channels: the first channel for the left half of the image and the second channel for the right half of the image (divided by a central vertical line). Note PIKE F-1100 and PIKE F-1600 can also be used in single-tap readout mode, to prevent channel balance related problems.

  • Page 126: Dual-Tap Offset Adjustment With Smartview (1.10 Or Greater)

    Description of the data path The following window opens: Figure 66: SmartView: channel adjustment (>1.5 up to 1.9.1) Note Program button is only available for AVT factory.  2. To perform an automatic channel adjustment, click on Do one-push adjustment. 3.
  • Page 127 Description of the data path • Only following cameras: Pike F-032/Pike F-210/Pike F-421/Pike F-505/ Pike F-1100/Pike F-1600 • PIKE camera with defocused lens • PIKE color cameras set to RAW8 or RAW16 (debayering: none) • In case of using AOI, be aware that the middle vertical line (+/- 20 pixel) is part of the AOI.

  • Page 128: White Balance

    Description of the data path 8. To save these settings in the user profiles: see Chapter User profiles page 352ff. and Table 185: User profile: stored settings on page 354 (CHANNEL_ADJUST_CTRL, CHANNEL_ADJUST_VALUE, ADV_CHN_ADJ_OFFSET, ADV_CHN_ADJ_OFFSET+1). Note Channel adjustment should be done in the same gain region as in your real application.
  • Page 129 Description of the data path Register Name Field Description 0xF0F0080C WHITE_BALANCE Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control Absolute value control O: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR...

  • Page 130: One-Push White Balance

    Description of the data path Note While lowering both U/B and V/R registers from 284 towards 0, the lower one of the two effectively controls the green  gain. Figure 69: U/V slider range Type Range Range in dB  10 dB Pike color cameras 0 ...
  • Page 131 Description of the data path This feature uses the assumption that the R-G-B component sums of the sam- ples shall be equal; i.e., it assumes that the average of the sampled grid pix- els is to be monochrome. Note The following ancillary conditions should be observed for suc- cessful white balance: ...

  • Page 132: Auto White Balance (Awb)

    Description of the data path Auto white balance (AWB) There is also an auto white balance feature available which continuously optimizes the color characteristics of the image. For the white balance algorithm the whole image or a subset of it is used. Auto white balance can also be enabled by using an external trigger.

  • Page 133: Auto Shutter

    Description of the data path AOI: X-size AF_AREA_POSITION: Left,Top Sampling grid for Auto-Function AF_AREA_SIZE: Width: n x 4 Figure 71: AUTOFNC_AOI positioning The algorithm is based on the assumption that the R-G-B component sums of the samples are equal, i.e., it assumes that the mean of the sampled grid pix- els is to be monochrome.
  • Page 134 Description of the data path To configure this feature in control and status register (CSR): Register Name Field Description 0xF0F0081C SHUTTER Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control Absolute value control O: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR...

  • Page 135: Auto Gain

    Description of the data path Auto gain All Pike cameras are equipped with auto gain feature. Note Configuration To configure this feature in an advanced register: See Table  159: Advanced register: Auto gain control on page 330. When enabled auto gain adjusts the gain within the default gain limits or within the limits set in advanced register F1000370h in order to reach the brightness set in auto exposure register as reference.
  • Page 136 Description of the data path Register Name Field Description 0xF0F00820 GAIN Presence_Inq Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control Absolute value control O: Control with value in the value field 1: Control with value in the absolute value CSR If this bit=1 the value in the value field has to be ignored.
  • Page 137 Description of the data path Register Name Field Description 0xF0F00804 AUTO_EXPOSURE Presence_Inq Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control Absolute value control O: Control with value in the value field 1: Control with value in the absolute value CSR If this bit=1 the value in the value field has to be ignored.

  • Page 138: Manual Gain

    Description of the data path Note • Values can only be changed within the limits of gain CSR.  • Changes in auto exposure register only have an effect when auto gain is active. • Auto exposure limits are 50..205. (SmartViewCtrl1 tab: Target grey level) Manual gain PIKE cameras are equipped with a gain setting, allowing the gain to be man-...

  • Page 139: Brightness (Black Level Or Offset)

    Description of the data path Brightness (black level or offset) It is possible to set the black level in the camera within the following ranges: 0 ... +16 gray values (@ 8 bit) Increments are in 1/16 LSB (@ 8 bit) Note •...

  • Page 140: Horizontal Mirror Function

    Description of the data path Horizontal mirror function All Pike cameras are equipped with an electronic mirror function, which mir- rors pixels from the left side of the image to the right side and vice versa. The mirror is centered to the actual FOV center and can be combined with all image manipulation functions, like binning and shading.
  • Page 141 Description of the data path Mirror OFF: R-G-G-B for Pike 145C Mirror ON: G-R-B-G Pike 145 C Mirror OFF: G-R-B-G for all other Pikes Mirror ON: R-G-G-B for all other Pikes Figure 72: Mirror and Bayer order Note During switchover one image may be temporarily corrupted. ...

  • Page 142: Shading Correction

    Description of the data path Shading correction Shading correction is used to compensate for non-homogeneities caused by lighting or optical characteristics within specified ranges. To correct a frame, a multiplier from 1...2 is calculated for each pixel in 1/256 steps: this allows for shading to be compensated by up to 50%. Besides generating shading data off-line and downloading it to the camera, the camera allows correction data to be generated automatically in the cam- era itself.

  • Page 143: How To Store Shading Image

    Description of the data path How to store shading image There are two storing possibilities: • After generating the shading image in the camera, it can be uploaded to the host computer for nonvolatile storage purposes. • The shading image can be stored in the camera itself. The following pictures describe the process of automatic generation of cor- rection data (PIKE F-032C).

  • Page 144: Automatic Generation Of Correction Data

    Description of the data path Automatic generation of correction data Requirements Shading correction compensates for non-homogeneities by giving all pixels the same gray value as the brightest pixel. This means that only the back- ground must be visible and the brightest pixel has a gray value of less than 255 when automatic generation of shading data is started.
  • Page 145 Description of the data path Note Configuration and storing non-volatile To configure this feature in an advanced register: See Table  153: Advanced register: Shading on page 323. To store shading image data into non-volatile memory: See Chapter Non-volatile memory operations on page 324.
  • Page 146 Description of the data path 255.0 surface plot histogram Count: 307200 Min: 139 Mean: 157.039 Max: 162 StdDev: 2.629 Mode: 158 (84449) Figure 75: Example of shaded image • On the left you see the image after shading correction. • The surface plot on the right clearly shows nearly no more gradient of the brightness (0: brightest ...

  • Page 147: Loading A Shading Image Out Of The Camera

    Description of the data path Loading a shading image out of the camera GPDATA_BUFFER is used to load a shading image out of the camera. Because the size of a shading image is larger than GPDATA_BUFFER, input must be handled in several steps: Query limits from register: SHDG_INFO and...

  • Page 148: Loading A Shading Image Into The Camera

    Description of the data path Loading a shading image into the camera GPDATA_BUFFER is used to load a shading image into the camera. Because the size of a shading image is larger than GPDATA_BUFFER, input must be handled in several steps (see also Chapter Reading or writing shading image from/into the camera on page 324):...

  • Page 149: Look-Up Table (Lut) And Gamma Function

    Description of the data path Look-up table (LUT) and gamma function The AVT Pike camera provides sixteen (0-15) user-defined look-up tables (LUT). The use of one LUT allows any function (in the form Output = F(Input)) to be stored in the camera's RAM and to be applied on the individual pixels of an image at run-time.
  • Page 150 Description of the data path Note • The input value is the 14-bit value from the digitizer. • The two gamma LUTs use LUT 14 and 15.  • Gamma 1 (gamma=0.7) switches on LUT 14, gamma 2 (gamma=0.45) switches on LUT 15. After overriding LUT 14 and 15 with a user defined content, gamma functionality is no longer available until the next full initialization of the camera.

  • Page 151: Loading An Lut Into The Camera

    Description of the data path Loading an LUT into the camera Loading the LUT is carried out through the data exchange buffer called GPDATA_BUFFER. As this buffer can hold a maximum of 2 kB, and a complete LUT at 16384 x 14 bit is 28 kByte, programming can not take place in a one block write step because the size of an LUT is larger than GPDATA_BUFFER.

  • Page 152: Binning (Only Pike B/W Models)

    Description of the data path Binning (only Pike b/w models) 2 x / 4 x / 8 x binning Definition Binning is the process of combining neighboring pixels while being read out from the CCD chip. Note • Only Pike b/w cameras have this feature. •...

  • Page 153: Vertical Binning

    Description of the data path and the full binning modes: • 2 x full binning (a combination of 2 x H-binning and 2 x V-binning) • 4 x full binning (a combination of 4 x H-binning and 4 x V-binning) •...
  • Page 154 Description of the data path 8 x vertical binning Figure 81: 8 x vertical binning Note Vertical resolution is reduced, but signal-to noise ratio (SNR) is increased by about 3, 6 or 9 dB (2 x, 4 x or 8 x bin- ...

  • Page 155: Horizontal Binning

    Description of the data path Horizontal binning In horizontal binning adjacent horizontal pixels in a line are combined dig- itally in the FPGA of the camera without accumulating the black level: 2 x horizontal binning: 2 pixel signals from 2 horizontal neighboring pixels are combined.

  • Page 156: X Full Binning/4 X Full Binning/8 X Full Binning

    Description of the data path Note The image appears horizontally compressed in this mode and does no longer show true aspect ratio.  If horizontal binning is activated the image may appear to be over-exposed and must eventually be corrected. 2 x full binning/4 x full binning/8 x full binning If horizontal and vertical binning are combined, every 4 (16 or 64) pixels are consolidated into a single pixel.

  • Page 157: Sub-Sampling (Pike B/W And Color)

    Description of the data path Sub-sampling (PIKE b/w and color) What is sub-sampling? Definition Sub-sampling is the process of skipping neighboring pixels (with the same color) while being read out from the CCD chip. Which PIKE models have sub-sampling? All PIKE models, both color and b/w, have this feature. Description of sub-sampling Sub-sampling is used primarily for the following reason: •...
  • Page 158 Description of the data path 2 out of 4 2 out of 8 2 out of 16 Figure 87: Horizontal sub-sampling (color) Note The image appears horizontally compressed in this mode and no longer exhibits a true aspect ratio.  PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 159 Description of the data path Format_7 Mode_5 By default and without further remapping use Format_7 Mode_5 for • b/w cameras: 2 out of 4 vertical sub-sampling • color cameras: 2 out of 4 vertical sub-sampling The different sub-sampling patterns are shown below. 2 out of 4 2 out of 8 2 out of 16...
  • Page 160 Description of the data path Note The image appears vertically compressed in this mode and no longer exhibits a true aspect ratio.  Format_7 Mode_6 By default and without further remapping use Format_7 Mode_6 for 2 out of 4 H+V sub-sampling The different sub-sampling patterns are shown below.
  • Page 161 Description of the data path 2 out of 16 H+V sub-sampling Figure 92: 2 out of 16 H+V sub-sampling (b/w) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 162 Description of the data path 2 out of 4 H+V sub-sampling Figure 93: 2 out of 4 H+V sub-sampling (color) 2 out of 8 H+V sub-sampling Figure 94: 2 out of 8 H+V sub-sampling (color) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 163 Description of the data path 2 out of 16 H+V sub-sampling Figure 95: 2 out of 16 H+V sub-sampling (color) Note Changing sub-sampling modes involves the generation of new shading reference images due to a change in the image size. ...

  • Page 164: Binning And Sub-Sampling Access

    Description of the data path Binning and sub-sampling access The binning and sub-sampling modes described in the last two chapters are only available as pure binning or pure sub-sampling modes. A combination of both is not possible. As you can see there is a vast amount of possible combinations. But the num- ber of available Format_7 modes is limited and lower than the possible com- binations.
  • Page 165 Description of the data path Format_ID (see p344) AVT modes F7 modes according to IIDC 1394 0 x horizontal 2 x horizontal F7M0 (no change) 0 x vertical 4 x horizontal F7M1 8 x horizontal 0 x horizontal F7M2 2 x horizontal 2 x vertical 4 x horizontal F7M3...

  • Page 166: Quick Parameter Change Timing Modes

    Description of the data path Note Configuration To configure this feature in an advanced register: See Table  175: Advanced register: Format_7 mode mapping on page 344. Quick parameter change timing modes Why new timing modes? Former timing of the PIKE cameras showed the same behavior as MARLIN cameras: •...

  • Page 167: Standard Parameter Update Timing

    Description of the data path • Standard Parameter Update Timing (slightly modified from previous PIKE cameras) • New: Quick Format Change Mode In the following you find a short description of both timing modes: Standard Parameter Update Timing The Standard Parameter Update Timing keeps the frame rate constant and does not create any gaps between two image transfers via bus (precondition: exposure (shutter) time must be smaller than transfer time).

  • Page 168: How To Transfer Parameters To The Camera

    Description of the data path How to transfer parameters to the camera The following 3 variants of transferring the parameters are available with the firmware 3.x:   Transfer mode Advantage Disadvantage  easy to use (standard quad  one write access per register Encapsulated Update (begin/ end) writes in camera register is...

  • Page 169: Parameter-List Update

    Description of the data path Camera timing behavior is like this: Fast Parameter Update Timing Quick Format Change Mode After the parameter update stop command all After the parameter update start command a cur- changed parameters are valid for the available rent transfer is interrupted.

  • Page 170: Standard Update (Iidc)

    Description of the data path The exact sequence is: Block-write (this needs to be a functionality of the underlying software stack (e.g. AVT FirePackage). It may not be available for third party IIDC software stacks.) of list to advanced feature address Camera timing behavior is like this: Fast Parameter Update Timing Quick Format Change Mode (QFCM)

  • Page 171: Packed 12-Bit Mode

    Description of the data path Packed 12-Bit Mode All Pike cameras have the so-called Packed 12-Bit Mode. This means: two 12-bit pixel values are packed into 3 bytes instead of 4 bytes. B/w cameras Color cameras Packed 12-Bit MONO camera mode Packed 12-Bit RAW camera mode SmartView: MONO12 SmartView: RAW12...

  • Page 172: High Snr Mode (High Signal Noise Ratio)

    Description of the data path High SNR mode (High Signal Noise Ratio) Note Configuration To configure this feature in an advanced register: See Table  167: Advanced register: High Signal Noise Ratio (HSNR) page 336. In this mode the camera grabs and averages a set number of images and out- puts one image with the same bit depth and the same brightness.

  • Page 173: Frame Memory And Deferred Image Transport

    Description of the data path Frame memory and deferred image transport An image is normally captured and transported in consecutive steps. The image is taken, read out from the sensor, digitized and sent over the 1394 bus. Deferred image transport As all Pike cameras are equipped with built-in image memory, this order of events can be paused or delayed by using the deferred image transport fea- ture.

  • Page 174: Holdimg Mode

    Description of the data path Deferred image transport is especially useful for multi-camera applications: Assuming several cameras acquire images concurrently. These are stored in the built-in image memory of every camera. Until this memory is full, the lim- iting factor of available bus bandwidth, DMA- or ISO-channel is overcome. Image transfer is controlled from the host computer by addressing individual cameras one after the other and reading out the desired number of images.
  • Page 175 Description of the data path The following screenshot shows the sequence of commands needed to work with deferred mode. Figure 99: Example: Controlling deferred mode (SmartView - Direct Access; PIKE F-032C) For a description of the commands see the following table: rw Address Value Description...

  • Page 176: Fastcapture Mode

    Description of the data path FastCapture mode Note This mode can be activated only in Format_7.  By setting FastCapture to false, the maximum frame rate both for image acquisition and read out is associated with the packet size set in the BYTE_PER_PACKET register.

  • Page 177: Color Interpolation (Bayer Demosaicing)

    Description of the data path Color interpolation (BAYER demosaicing) The color sensors capture the color information via so-called primary color (R-G-B) filters placed over the individual pixels in a BAYER mosaic layout. An effective BAYER  RGB color interpolation already takes place in all Pike color version cameras.

  • Page 178: Sharpness

    Description of the data path Sharpness The Pike color models are equipped with a two step sharpness control, apply- ing a discreet horizontal high pass in the Y channel as shown in the next three line profiles. Sharpness 0, 1 and 2 is calculated with the following scheme: Sharpness value -0.25 +1.5...

  • Page 179: Hue And Saturation

    Description of the data path Note Configuration To configure this feature in feature control register: See Table  139: Feature control register on page 301. Hue and saturation Pike CCD color models are equipped with hue and saturation registers. The hue register at offset 810h allows the color of objects to be changed without altering the white balance, by +/- 40 steps (+/- 10°) from the nom- inal perception.

  • Page 180: Color Correction

    Description of the data path Color correction Why color correction? The spectral response of a CCD is different of those of an output device or the human eye. This is the reason for the fact that perfect color reproduction is not possible. In each PIKE camera there is a factory setting for the color correction coefficients, see Chapter GretagMacbeth ColorChecker on page...

  • Page 181: Changing Color Correction Coefficients

    Description of the data path Changing color correction coefficients You can change the color-correction coefficients according to your own needs. Changes are stored in the user settings. Note • A number of 1000 equals a color correction coefficient of 1. ...

  • Page 182: Color Conversion (Rgb  Yuv)

    Description of the data path Color conversion (RGB  YUV) The conversion from RGB to YUV is made using the following formulae:    0.59 0.11    – – 0.169 0.33 G 0.498 128 (@ 8 bit) ...

  • Page 183: Serial Interface

    Description of the data path Serial interface All Pike cameras are equipped with the SIO (serial input/output) feature as described in IIDC V1.31. This means that the Pike’s serial interface can be used as a general RS232 interface. Data written to a specific address in the IEEE 1394 address range will be sent through the serial interface.
  • Page 184 Description of the data path To configure this feature in access control register (CSR): Offset Name Field Description 000h SERIAL_MODE_REG Baud_Rate [0..7] Baud rate setting WR: Set baud rate RD: Read baud rate 0: 300 bps 1: 600 bps 2: 1200 bps  3: 2400 bps ...
  • Page 185 Description of the data path Offset Name Field Description 0004h SERIAL_CONTROL_REG RE Receive enable RD: Current status WR: 0: Disable 1: Enable Transmit enable RD: Current status WR: 0: disable 1: Enable [2..7] Reserved SERIAL_STATUS_REG TDRD Transmit data buffer ready Read only...
  • Page 186 Description of the data path Offset Name Field Description 008h RECEIVE_BUFFER_ RBUF_ST [0..7] SIO receive buffer status STATUS_CONTRL RD: Number of bytes pending in receive buffer WR: Ignored RBUF_CNT [8..15] SIO receive buffer control RD: Number of bytes to be read from the receive FiFo...
  • Page 187 Description of the data path To read data: 1. Query RDRD flag (buffer ready?) and write the number of bytes the host wants to read to RBUF_CNT. 2. Read the number of bytes pending in the receive buffer RBUF_ST (more data in the buffer than the host wanted to read?) and the number of bytes left for reading from the receive FiFo in RBUF_CNT (host wanted to read more data than were in the buffer?).

  • Page 188: Controlling Image Capture

    Controlling image capture Controlling image capture Shutter modes The cameras support the SHUTTER_MODES specified in IIDC V1.31. For all models this shutter is a global pipelined shutter; meaning that all pixels are exposed to the light at the same moment and for the same time span. Pipelined Pipelined means that the shutter for a new image can already happen, while the preceding image is transmitted.
  • Page 189 Controlling image capture External Trigger input, as applied at input pin External Trigger input, after inverting opto coupler Shutter register value External Trigger input, as applied at pin External Trigger input, after inv. Opto. Integration Time Figure 102: Trigger_Mode_0 and 1 PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 190: Bulk Trigger (Trigger_Mode_15)

    Controlling image capture Bulk Trigger (Trigger_Mode_15) Trigger_Mode_15 is an extension to the IIDC trigger modes. One external trigger event can be used to trigger a multitude of internal image intakes. This is especially useful for: • Grabbing exactly one image based on the first external trigger. •...
  • Page 191 Controlling image capture The functionality is controlled via bit [6] and bitgroup [12-15] of the follow- ing register: Register Name Field Description 0xF0F00830 TRIGGER_MODE Presence_Inq Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control Absolute value control O: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR...
  • Page 192 Controlling image capture The screenshots below illustrate the use of Trigger_Mode_15 on a register level: • Line #1switches continuous mode off, leaving viewer in listen mode. • Line #2 prepares 830h register for external trigger and Mode_15. Left = continuous Middle = one-shot Right = multi-shot Line #3 switches camera back to...

  • Page 193: Trigger Delay

    Controlling image capture Trigger delay As already mentioned earlier the cameras feature various ways to delay image capture based on external trigger. With IIDC V1.31 there is a standard CSR at Register F0F00534/834h to control a delay up to FFFh x time base value. The following table explains the Inquiry register and the meaning of the var- ious bits.

  • Page 194: Trigger Delay Advanced Register

    Controlling image capture Register Name Field Description 0xF0F00834 TRIGGER_DELAY Presence_Inq Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control Absolute value control O: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR If this bit = 1, the value in the Value field has to be ignored [2..5] Reserved...

  • Page 195: Debounce

    Controlling image capture The advanced register allows start of the integration to be delayed by max. µs, which is max. 2.1 s after a trigger edge was detected. Note • Switching trigger delay to ON also switches external Trigger_Mode_0 to ON. ...

  • Page 196: Debounce Time

    Controlling image capture The trigger starts after 30 µs while the debounce time was set to 20 µs. Note The pulse width (total time of high and low pulses) must be greater than the debounce time.  Debounce time This register controls the debounce feature of the cameras input pins. The debounce time can be set for each available input separately.

  • Page 197: Exposure Time (Shutter) And Offset

    Controlling image capture Exposure time (shutter) and offset The exposure (shutter) time for continuous mode and Trigger_Mode_0 is based on the following formula: Shutter register value x time base + offset The register value is the value set in the corresponding IIDC 1.31 register (SHUTTER [81Ch]).

  • Page 198: Extended Shutter

    Controlling image capture Camera model Minimum exposure time Effective min. exp. time = Min. exp. time + offset Pike F-505 1 µs 1 µs + 26 µs = 27 µs Pike F-1100 1 µs 1 µs + 128 µs = 129 µs Pike F-1600 1 µs 1 µs + 635 µs = 636 µs...
  • Page 199 Controlling image capture Note • Exposure times entered via the 81Ch register are mir- rored in the extended register, but not vice versa.  • Longer integration times not only increase sensitivity, but may also increase some unwanted effects such as noise and pixel-to-pixel non-uniformity.

  • Page 200: One-Shot

    Controlling image capture One-shot The camera can record an image by setting the one-shot bit in the 61Ch reg- ister. This bit is automatically cleared after the image is captured. If the cam- era is placed in ISO_Enable mode (see Chapter ISO_Enable / free-run on page 203), this flag is ignored.

  • Page 201: One-Shot Command On The Bus To Start Of Exposure

    Controlling image capture One-shot command on the bus to start of exposure The following sections describe the time response of the camera using a sin- gle frame (one-shot) command. As set out in the IIDC specification, this is a software command that causes the camera to record and transmit a single frame.

  • Page 202: End Of Exposure To First Packet On The Bus

    Controlling image capture End of exposure to first packet on the bus After the exposure, the CCD sensor is read out; some data is written into the FRAME_BUFFER before being transmitted to the bus. The time from the end of exposure to the start of transport on the bus is: 710 µs ±...

  • Page 203: Multi-Shot

    Controlling image capture Multi-shot Setting multi-shot and entering a quantity of images in Count_Number in the 61Ch register enables the camera to record a specified number of images. The number is indicated in bits 16 to 31. If the camera is put into ISO_Enable mode (see Chapter ISO_Enable / free-run on page 203), this flag...

  • Page 204: Jitter At Start Of Exposure

    Controlling image capture The following screenshot shows an example of broadcast commands sent with the Firedemo example of FirePackage: Figure 108: Broadcast one-shot • Line 1 shows the broadcast command, which stops all cameras con- nected to the same IEEE 1394 bus. It is generated by holding the <shift>...
  • Page 205 Controlling image capture In this case the camera can resynchronize the horizontal clock to the new trigger event, leaving only a very short uncertainty time of the master clock period. Model Exposure start jitter Exposure start jitter (while FVal) (while camera idle) ...

  • Page 206: Sequence Mode

    Controlling image capture Sequence mode Generally all AVT Pike cameras enable certain image settings to be modified on the fly, e.g. gain and shutter can be changed by the host computer by writing into the gain and shutter register even while the camera is running. An uncertainty of up to 3 images remains because normally the host does not know (especially with external trigger) when the next image will arrive.

  • Page 207: How Is Sequence Mode Implemented

    Controlling image capture Note Sequence mode requires not only firmware 3.x but also spe- cial care if changing image size, Color_Coding_ID and frame  rate related parameters. This is because these changes not only affect settings in the camera but also require corre- sponding settings in the receiving software in the PC.

  • Page 208: Setup Mode (New For 3.X)

    Controlling image capture Register Name Field Description 0xF1000228 SEQUENCE_STEP Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) [1..4] Reserved PerformStep Sequence is stepped one item for- ward PerformReset Reset the sequence to start position [7..23] Reserved SeqPosition [24..31] Get the current sequence position Table 72: Advanced register: Sequence mode Enabling this feature turns the camera into a special mode.

  • Page 209: Seqmode Description

    Controlling image capture SeqMode description Sequence mode Description 0x80 This mode is the default sequence mode and stepping the sequence is compatible to e.g. the Marlin series. With each image integration start the sequence is stepped one item further and the new parameter set becomes active for the next image.
  • Page 210 Controlling image capture The following flow diagram shows how to set up a sequence. SEQUENCE_CTRL ON_OFF flag to true (1) SetupMode to true (1) Set SeqLength to desired length (<=MaxLength) Set ImageNo = 0 in SEQUENCE_PARAM Assign image parameters in the corresp.

  • Page 211: Which New Sequence Mode Features Are Available

    Controlling image capture Which new sequence mode features are available? New features: • Repeat one step of a sequence n times where n can be set by the vari- able ImageRepeat in SEQUENCE_PARAM. • Define one or two hardware inputs in Input mode field of IO_INP_CTRL –...

  • Page 212: I/O Controlled Sequence Pointer Reset

    Controlling image capture I/O controlled sequence pointer reset I/O controlled sequence pointer reset is always edge controlled. A rising edge on the input pin resets the pointer to the first entry. I/O controlled sequence pointer reset can be combined with Quick Format Change Modes.
  • Page 213 Controlling image capture Figure 110: Example of sequence mode settings Instead of Firetool you also can use SmartView (Version 1.7.0 or greater), but image and transfer formats have to be unchanged (height, width, ColorID). To open the Sequence editor in SmartView: 1.

  • Page 214: Changing The Parameters Within A Sequence

    Controlling image capture Changing the parameters within a sequence To change the parameter set for one image, it is not necessary to modify the settings for the entire sequence. The image can simply be selected via the ImageNo field and it is then possible to change the corresponding IIDC V1.31 registers.

  • Page 215: Secure Image Signature (Sis): Definition And Scenarios

    Controlling image capture Secure image signature (SIS): definition and scenarios Note For all customers who know SIS from Marlin cameras: • Pike cameras have additional SIS features: AOI,  exposure/gain, input/output state, index of sequence mode and serial number. • In contrary to Marlin cameras, in the Pike SIS feature the endianness cannot be changed.
  • Page 216 Controlling image capture • AOI can be inserted in the image if it was set as a variable e.g. in a sequence. • Exposure/gain scenario parameters can be inserted in the image if set as a variable in e.g. sequence mode to identify the imaging conditions. •...

  • Page 217: Smear Reduction

    Controlling image capture Smear reduction Smear reduction: definition Definition Smear is an undesirable CCD sensor artefact creating a vertical bright line that extends above and below a bright spot in an image. Definition Smear reduction is a function implemented in hardware in the camera itself to compensate for smear.

  • Page 218: Video Formats, Modes And Bandwidth

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth Video formats, modes and bandwidth The different Pike models support different video formats, modes and frame rates. These formats and modes are standardized in the IIDC (formerly DCAM) spec- ification. Resolutions smaller than the generic sensor resolution are generated from the center of the sensor and without binning.

  • Page 219: Pike F-032B / Pike F-032C

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-032B / PIKE F-032C Format Mode Resolution Color mode 240 3.75 1.875 160 x 120 YUV444 320 x 240 YUV422 640 x 480 YUV411 640 x 480 YUV422 640 x 480 RGB8 640 x 480 Mono8 640 x 480 Mono16 Table 75: Video fixed formats PIKE F-032B / PIKE F-032C...
  • Page 220 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 640 x 480 Mono8 208 fps  Mono12 139 fps Mono16 105 fps 640 x 480 YUV411,Raw12 139 fps YUV422,Raw16 105 fps Mono8,Raw8 208 fps...

  • Page 221: Pike F-100B / Pike F-100C

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-100B / PIKE F-100C Format Mode Resolution Color mode 240 3.75 1.875 160 x 120 YUV444 320 x 240 YUV422 640 x 480 YUV411 640 x 480 YUV422 640 x 480 RGB8 640 x 480 Mono8 640 x 480 Mono16...
  • Page 222 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 1000 x 1000 Mono8 60 fps  Mono12 43 fps Mono16 33 fps 1000 x 1000 YUV411 43 fps YUV422,Raw16 33 fps Mono8,Raw8 60 fps...

  • Page 223: Pike F-145B / Pike F-145C (-15 Fps**)

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-145B / PIKE F-145C (-15 fps**) **Pike F-145-15fps cameras have frame rates up to 15 fps only (except color cameras Format_0 Mode_1: up to 30 fps). Format Mode Resolution Color mode 240 3.75 1.875 160 x 120 YUV444 320 x 240...
  • Page 224 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 1388 x 1038 Mono8 (16*) fps  Mono12 (16*) fps Mono16 (16*) 1388 x 1038 YUV411 (16*) fps YUV422,Raw16 (16*) fps Mono8,Raw8 (16*) fps...

  • Page 225: Pike F-210B / Pike F-210C

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-210B / PIKE F-210C Format Mode Resolution Color mode 240 3.75 1.875 160 x 120 YUV444 320 x 240 YUV422 640 x 480 YUV411 640 x 480 YUV422 640 x 480 RGB8 640 x 480 Mono 8 640 x 480 Mono 16...
  • Page 226 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 1920 x 1080 Mono8 31 fps  Mono12 21 fps Mono16 16 fps 1920 x 1080 YUV411 21 fps YUV422,Raw16 16 fps Mono8,Raw8 31 fps...

  • Page 227: Pike F-421B / Pike F-421C

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-421B / PIKE F-421C Format Mode Resolution Color 3.75 1.875 Mode 160 x 120 YUV444 320 x 240 YUV422 640 x 480 YUV411 640 x 480 YUV422 640 x 480 RGB8 640 x 480 Mono8 640 x 480 Mono16...
  • Page 228 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color Mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 2048 x 2048 Mono8 16 fps  Mono12 10 fps Mono16 8 fps 2048 x 2048 YUV411 10 fps YUV422,Raw16 8 fps Mono8,Raw8 16 fps...

  • Page 229: Pike F-505B / Pike F-505C

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-505B / PIKE F-505C Format Mode Resolution Color mode 240 3.75 1.875 160 x 120 YUV444 320 x 240 YUV422 640 x 480 YUV411 640 x 480 YUV422 640 x 480 RGB8 640 x 480 Mono8 640 x 480 Mono16...
  • Page 230 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 2452 x 2054 Mono8 13 fps  Mono12 09 fps Mono16 07 fps 2452 x 2054 YUV411 09 fps YUV422,Raw16 07 fps Mono8,Raw8 13 fps...

  • Page 231: Pike F-1100B / Pike F-1100C

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-1100B / PIKE F-1100C Format Mode Resolution Color mode 240 3.75 1.875 160 x 120 YUV444 320 x 240 YUV422 640 x 480 YUV411 640 x 480 YUV422 640 x 480 RGB8 640 x 480 Mono8 640 x 480 Mono16...
  • Page 232 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 4008 x 2672 Mono8 4.9 fps  Mono12 4.9 fps Mono16 4.1 fps 4008 x 2672 YUV411 4.9 fps YUV422,Raw16 4.1 fps Mono8,Raw8 4.9 fps...

  • Page 233: Pike F-1600B / Pike F-1600C

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-1600B / PIKE F-1600C Format Mode Resolution Color mode 240 3.75 1.875 160 x 120 YUV444 320 x 240 YUV422 640 x 480 YUV411 640 x 480 YUV422 640 x 480 RGB8 640 x 480 Mono8 640 x 480 Mono16...
  • Page 234 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 4872 x 3248 Mono8 3.1 fps  Mono12 3.1 fps Mono16 2.7 fps 4872 x 3248 YUV411 3.1 fps YUV422,Raw16 2.7 fps Mono8,Raw8 3.1 fps...

  • Page 235: Area Of Interest (Aoi)

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth Area of interest (AOI) The camera’s image sensor has a defined resolution. This indicates the max- imum number of lines and pixels per line that the recorded image may have. However, often only a certain section of the entire image is of interest. The amount of data to be transferred can be decreased by limiting the image to a section when reading it out from the camera.
  • Page 236 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Figure 112: Area of interest (AOI) Note • The left position + width and the upper position + height may not exceed the maximum resolution of the  sensor. • The coordinates for width and height must be divisible by 4.

  • Page 237: Autofunction Aoi

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth Autofunction AOI Use this feature to select the image area (work area) on which the following autofunctions work: • Auto shutter • Auto gain • Auto white balance In the following screenshot you can see an example of the autofunction AOI: Work area Figure 113: Example of autofunction AOI (Show work area is on) Note...

  • Page 238: Frame Rates

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth Note Configuration To configure this feature in an advanced register see Chapter  Autofunction AOI on page 331. Frame rates An IEEE 1394 camera requires bandwidth to transport images. The IEEE 1394b bus has very large bandwidth of at least 62.5 MByte/s for transferring (isochronously) image data.
  • Page 239 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution 240 120 60 30 15 7.5 3.75 160 x 120 YUV (4:4:4) 4H 2H 1H 1/2H 1/4H 1/8H 640p 320p 160p 80p 40p 20p 24 bit/pixel 480q 240q 120q 320 x 240 YUV (4:2:2) 8H...
  • Page 240 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution 3.75 1.875 800 x 600 YUV (4:2:2) 5H 5/2H 5/4H 5/8H 6/16H 4000p 2000p 1000p 500p 250p 16 bit/pixel 2000q 1000q 500q 250q 125q 800 x 600 RGB 5/2H 5/4H 5/8H 2000p 1000p 500p 24 bit/pixel...
  • Page 241 Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution 3.75 1.875 1280 x 960 YUV (4:2:2) 2H 1/2H 1/4H 2560p 1280p 640p 320p 16 bit/pixel 1280q 640q 320q 160q 1280 x 960 RGB 2H 1/2H 1/4H 2560p 1280p 640p 320p 24 bit/pixel 1920q 960q 480q...

  • Page 242: Frame Rates Format_7

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth Frame rates Format_7 In video Format_7 frame rates are no longer fixed. Note • Different values apply for the different sensors. • Frame rates may be further limited by longer shutter  times and/or bandwidth limitation from the IEEE 1394 bus.

  • Page 243: Pike F-032: Aoi Frame Rates

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-032: AOI frame rates -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - max. frame rate of CCD    0.81µs  – 69.3µs AOI height 9.81µs 490 AOI height Formula 6: Pike F-032: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-032* RAW8 RAW12, YUV411...

  • Page 244: Pike F-100: Aoi Frame Rates

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-100: AOI frame rates ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- max. frame rate of CCD    3.4µs  – 174µs AOI height 16.40µs 1008 AOI height Formula 7: Pike F-100: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-100* Raw8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422...

  • Page 245: Pike F-145: Aoi Frame Rates (No Sub-Sampling)

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-145: AOI frame rates (no sub-sampling) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- max. frame rate of CCD    5.85µs  – 242µs AOI height 31.80µs 1051 AOI height Formula 8: Pike F-145: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD (no sub-sampling) Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-145* RAW8 RAW12, YUV411...

  • Page 246: Pike F-145: Aoi Frame Rates (Sub-Sampling)

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-145: AOI frame rates (sub-sampling) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- max. frame rate of CCD       – 242µs AOI height 1.5 31.80µs 1051 AOI height 5.85µs Formula 9: Pike F-145: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD (sub-sampling) Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-145 sub-sampling* RAW8 RAW12, YUV411...

  • Page 247: Pike F-145-15Fps: Aoi Frame Rates (No Sub-Sampl.)

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-145-15fps: AOI frame rates (no sub-sampl.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- max. frame rate of CCD     – 450µs AOI height 59.36µs 1051 AOI height 10.92µs Formula 10: Pike F-145-15fps: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD (no sub-sampling) Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-145-15fps* RAW8 RAW12, YUV411...

  • Page 248: Pike F-145-15Fps: Aoi Frame Rates (Sub-Sampl.)

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-145-15fps: AOI frame rates (sub-sampl.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- max. frame rate of CCD      10.92µs  – 450µs AOI height 1.5 59.36µs 1051 AOI height 1.5 Formula 11: Pike F-145-15fps: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD (sub-sampling) Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-145-15fps sub-sampling* RAW8 RAW12, YUV411...

  • Page 249: Pike F-210: Aoi Frame Rates (No Sub-Sampling)

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-210: AOI frame rates (no sub-sampling) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- max. frame rate of CCD     – 107µs AOI height 28.6µs 1092 AOI height 6.75µs Formula 13: Pike F-210: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD (no sub-sampling) Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-210* RAW8 RAW12, YUV411...

  • Page 250: Pike F-210: Aoi Frame Rates (Sub-Sampling)

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-210: AOI frame rates (sub-sampling) This camera does not support a speed increase with sub-sampling. To calculate the achievable frame rates: Multiply the current image height by the sub-sampling factor, e.g. • x 2 for 2 out of 4 •...

  • Page 251: Pike F-421: Aoi Frame Rates

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-421: AOI frame rates ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - max. frame rate of CCD    3.37µs  – 125.2µs AOI height 30.10µs 2072 AOI height Formula 14: Pike F-421: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-421* RAW8 RAW12, YUV422...

  • Page 252: Pike F-505: Aoi Frame Rates

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-505: AOI frame rates ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - max. frame rate of CCD    10.34µs  – 636µs AOI height 33.10µs 2069 AOI height Formula 15: Pike F-505: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD AOI frame rates with max.

  • Page 253: Aoi Frame Rates With Max. Bpp = 11000

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates with max. BPP = 11000 Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-505* (max BPP = 11000) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 AOI height / pixel Figure 120: Frame rates Pike F-505 as function of AOI height [width=2452] (max BPP = 11000) AOI height...

  • Page 254: Pike F-1100: Aoi Frame Rates

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-1100: AOI frame rates Pike F-1100: frame rate formula single-tap All frame rates are valid for AOI top = 0. For AOIs with different positions the values may differ very slightly (first position after decimal point). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - max.

  • Page 255: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=8192, Single-Tap, Sub-Sampling

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=8192, single-tap, sub-sampling Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1100* (max BPP = 8192; single-tap; sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 AOI height / pixel Figure 122: Pike F-1100 [width=4008] (maxBPP=8192, single-tap, sub-sampling) AOI height...

  • Page 256: Pike F-1100: Frame Rate Formula Dual-Tap

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth Pike F-1100: frame rate formula dual-tap All frame rates are valid for AOI top = 0. For AOIs with different positions the values may differ very slightly (first position after decimal point). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - max. frame rate of CCD ...

  • Page 257: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=8192, Dual-Tap, Sub-Sampling

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=8192, dual-tap, sub-sampling Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1100* (max BPP = 8192; dual-tap; sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 AOI height / pixel Figure 124: Pike F-1100 [width=4008] (maxBPP=8192, dual-tap, sub-sampling) AOI height...

  • Page 258: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=11000, Single-Tap, No Sub-Sampl

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=11000, single-tap, no sub-sampl. Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1100* (max BPP = 11000; single-tap; no sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 AOI height / pixel...

  • Page 259: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=11000, Single-Tap, Sub-Sampl

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=11000, single-tap, sub-sampl. Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1100* (max BPP = 11000; single-tap; sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 AOI height / pixel Figure 127: Pike F-1100 [width=4008] (maxBPP=11000, single-tap, sub-sampling) AOI height...

  • Page 260: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=11000, Dual-Tap, No Sub-Sampl

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=11000, dual-tap, no sub-sampl. Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1100* (max BPP = 11000; dual-tap; no sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 AOI height / pixel...

  • Page 261: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=11000, Dual-Tap, Sub-Sampl

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=11000, dual-tap, sub-sampl. Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1100* (max BPP = 11000; dual-tap; sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 AOI height / pixel Figure 130: Pike F-1100 [width=4008] (maxBPP=11000, dual-tap, sub-sampling) AOI height...

  • Page 262: Pike F-1600: Aoi Frame Rates

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth PIKE F-1600: AOI frame rates Pike F-1600: frame rate formula single-tap All frame rates are valid for AOI top = 0. For AOIs with different positions the values may differ very slightly (first position after decimal point). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - max.

  • Page 263: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=8192, Single-Tap, Sub-Sampling

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=8192, single-tap, sub-sampling Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1600* (maxBPP=8192; single-tap; sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 AOI height / pixel Figure 133: Pike F-1600 [width=4872] (max BPP = 8192, single-tap, sub-sampling) AOI height...

  • Page 264: Pike F-1600: Frame Rate Formula Dual-Tap

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth Pike F-1600: frame rate formula dual-tap All frame rates are valid for AOI top = 0. For AOIs with different positions the values may differ very slightly (first position after decimal point). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- max. frame rate of CCD ...

  • Page 265: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=8192, Dual-Tap, Sub-Sampling

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=8192, dual-tap, sub-sampling Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1600* (maxBPP=8192; dual-tap; sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 AOI height / pixel Figure 135: Pike F-1600 [width=4872] (max BPP = 8192, dual-tap, sub-sampling) AOI height...

  • Page 266: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=11000, Single-Tap, No Sub-Sampl

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=11000, single-tap, no sub-sampl. Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1600* (maxBPP=11000; single-tap; no sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 AOI height / pixel...

  • Page 267: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=11000, Single-Tap, Sub-Sampling

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=11000, single-tap, sub-sampling Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1600* (maxBPP=11000; single-tap; sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 AOI height / pixel Figure 137: Pike F-1600 [width=4872] (max BPP = 11000, single-tap, sub-sampling) AOI height...

  • Page 268: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=11000, Dual-Tap, No Sub-Sampling

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=11000, dual-tap, no sub-sampling Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1600* (maxBPP=11000; dual-tap; no sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 AOI height / pixel...

  • Page 269: Aoi Frame Rates Maxbpp=11000, Dual-Tap, Sub-Sampling

    Video formats, modes and bandwidth AOI frame rates maxBPP=11000, dual-tap, sub-sampling Frame rate = f(AOI height) *PIKE F-1600* (maxBPP=11000; dual-tap; sub-sampling) RAW8 RAW12, YUV411 RAW16, YUV422 RGB8 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 AOI height / pixel Figure 139: Pike F-1600 [width=4872] (max BPP = 11000, dual-tap, sub-sampling) AOI height...

  • Page 270: How Does Bandwidth Affect The Frame Rate

    How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? In some modes the IEEE 1394b bus limits the attainable frame rate. Accord- ing to the 1394b specification on isochronous transfer, the largest data pay- load size of 8192 bytes per 125 µs cycle is possible with bandwidth of 800 Mbit/s.

  • Page 271: Example Formula For The B/W Camera

    How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? Example formula for the b/w camera Mono16, 1392 x 1040, 30 fps desired      BYTE_PER_PACKET 30 1/s 1392 1040 2 byte 125µs 10856 byte 8192 byte 8192 byte  ...

  • Page 272: Test Images

    How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? Test images Loading test images FirePackage Direct FirePackage Fire4Linux 1. Start SmartView. 1. Start SmartView for WDM. 1. Start cc1394 viewer. 2. Click the Edit settings 2. In Camera menu click 2. In Adjustments menu click button.

  • Page 273: Test Images For Color Cameras

    How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? Test images for color cameras The color cameras have 1 test image: YUV4:2:2 mode Figure 141: Color test image Mono8 (raw data) Figure 142: Bayer-coded test image The color camera outputs Bayer-coded raw data in Mono8 instead of (as described in IIDC V1.31) a real Y signal.

  • Page 274: Configuration Of The Camera

    Configuration of the camera Configuration of the camera All camera settings are made by writing specific values into the correspond- ing registers. This applies to: • values for general operating states such as video formats and modes, exposure times, etc. •...

  • Page 275: Example

    Configuration of the camera Every register is 32 bit (big endian) and implemented as follows (MSB = Most Significant Bit; LSB = Least Significant Bit): Far left Table 123: 32-bit register Example This requires, for example, that to enable ISO_Enabled mode (see Chapter ISO_Enable / free-run on page 203), (bit 0 in register 614h), the value 80000000 h must be written in the corresponding register.
  • Page 276 Configuration of the camera Offset of Register: (0x0F00614) ISO_Enable Write 80000000 and click Write Content of register: 80000000 = 1000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Figure 143: Enabling ISO_Enable PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 277 Configuration of the camera Offset of Register: (0xF1000040) ADV_FNC_INQ Content of register: FAE3C401 = 1111 1010 1110 0011 1110 0100 0000 0001 Table 124: Configuring the camera (PIKE F-421C) Table 125: Configuring the camera: registers PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 278: Sample Program

    Configuration of the camera Sample program The following sample code in C/C++ shows how the register is set for video mode/format, trigger mode etc. using the FireGrab and FireStack API. Example FireGrab … // Set Videoformat if(Result==FCE_NOERROR) Result= Camera.SetParameter(FGP_IMAGEFORMAT,MAKEIMAGEFORMAT(RES_640_480, CM_Y8, FR_15)); // Set external Trigger if(Result==FCE_NOERROR) Result= Camera.SetParameter(FGP_TRIGGER,MAKETRIGGER(1,0,0,0,0));...

  • Page 279: Example Firestack Api

    Configuration of the camera Example FireStack API … // Set framerate Result=WriteQuad(HIGHOFFSET,m_Props.CmdRegBase+CCR_FRAMERATE,(UINT32)m_Parms.F rameRate<<29); // Set mode if(Result) Result=WriteQuad(HIGHOFFSET,m_Props.CmdRegBase+CCR_VMODE,(UINT32)m_Parms.Video Mode<<29); // Set format if(Result) Result=WriteQuad(HIGHOFFSET,m_Props.CmdRegBase+CCR_VFORMAT,(UINT32)m_Parms.Vid eoFormat<<29); // Set trigger if(Result) Mode=0; if(m_Parms.TriggerMode==TM_EXTERN) Mode=0x82000000; if(m_Parms.TriggerMode==TM_MODE15) Mode=0x820F0000; WriteQuad(HIGHOFFSET,m_Props.CmdRegBase+CCR_TRGMODE,Mode); // Start continous ISO if not oneshot triggermode if(Result &&...

  • Page 280: Configuration Rom

    Configuration of the camera Configuration ROM The information in the Configuration ROM is needed to identify the node, its capabilities and which drivers are required. The base address for the configuration ROM for all registers is FFFF F0000000h. Note If you want to use the DirectControl program to read or write to a register, enter the following value in the Address field: ...
  • Page 281 Configuration of the camera To compute the effective start address of the node unique ID leaf currAddr = node unique ID leaf address destAddr = address of directory entry addrOffset = value of directory entry destAddr = currAddr + (4 * addrOffset) = 420h + (4 * 000002h) = 428h Table 127: Computing effective start address...
  • Page 282 Configuration of the camera Offset 8-15 16-23 24-31 444h ..unit_dep_info_length, CRC 448h ..command_regs_base Unit dependent info 44Ch ..vender_name_leaf 450h ..model_name_leaf 454h ..unit_sub_sw_version 458h ..Reserved 45Ch ..Reserved 460h ..Reserved 464h ..vendor_unique_info_0 468h ..vendor_unique_info_1 46Ch ..vendor_unique_info_2 470h ..vendor_unique_info_3 Table 130: Config ROM And finally, the entry with key 40 (448h in this case) provides the offset for the camera control register: FFFF F0000000h + 3C0000h * 4 = FFFF F0F00000h...

  • Page 283: Implemented Registers

    Configuration of the camera Implemented registers The following tables show how standard registers from IIDC V1.31 are imple- mented in the camera. Base address is F0F00000h. Differences and explana- tions can be found in the third column. Camera initialize register Offset Name Description...

  • Page 284: Inquiry Register For Video Mode

    Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for video mode Offset Name Field Description Color mode 180h V_MODE_INQ Mode_0 160 x 120 YUV 4:4:4 Mode_1 320 x 240 YUV 4:2:2 (Format_0) Mode_2 640 x 480 YUV 4:1:1 Mode_3 640 x 480 YUV 4:2:2 Mode_4 640 x 480...

  • Page 285: Inquiry Register For Video Frame Rate And Base Address

    Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description Color mode 19Ch V_MODE_INQ Mode_0 Format_7 Mode_0 Mode_1 Format_7 Mode_1 (Format_7) Mode_2 Format_7 Mode_2 Mode_3 Format_7 Mode_3 Mode_4 Format_7 Mode_4 Mode_5 Format_7 Mode_5 Mode_6 Format_7 Mode_6 Mode_7 Format_7 Mode_7 [8..31] Reserved (zero) Table 133: Video mode inquiry register Inquiry register for video frame rate and base address...
  • Page 286 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 208h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 1.875 fps FrameRate_1 3.75 fps (Format_0, Mode_2) FrameRate_2 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 15 fps FrameRate_4 30 fps FrameRate_5 60 fps FrameRate_6 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 240 fps (V1.31) [8..31] Reserved (zero) 20Ch V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0...
  • Page 287 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 214h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 1.875 fps FrameRate_1 3.75 fps (Format_0, Mode_5) FrameRate_2 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 15 fps FrameRate_4 30 fps FrameRate_5 60 fps FrameRate_6 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 240 fps (V1.31) [8..31] Reserved (zero) 218h V_RATE_INQ (Format_0,...
  • Page 288 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 224h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 Reserved FrameRate_1 Reserved (Format_1, Mode_1) FrameRate_2 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 15 fps FrameRate_4 30 fps FrameRate_5 60 fps FrameRate_6 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 240 fps (V1.31) [8..31] Reserved (zero) 228h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 Reserved...
  • Page 289 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 230h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 1.875 fps FrameRate_1 3.75 fps (Format_1, Mode_4) FrameRate_2 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 15 fps FrameRate_4 30 fps FrameRate_5 60 fps FrameRate_6 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 240 fps (V1.31) [8..31] Reserved (zero) 234h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0...
  • Page 290 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 23Ch V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 1.875 fps FrameRate_1 3.75 fps (Format_1, Mode_7) FrameRate_2 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 15 fps FrameRate_4 30 fps FrameRate_5 60 fps FrameRate_6 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 Reserved [8..31] Reserved (zero) 240h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 1.875 fps...
  • Page 291 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 248h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 1.875 fps FrameRate_1 3.75 fps (Format_2, Mode_2) FrameRate_2 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 15 fps FrameRate_4 30 fps FrameRate_5 60 fps FrameRate_6 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 Reserved [8..31] Reserved (zero) 24Ch V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 1.875 fps...
  • Page 292 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 254h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 1.875 fps FrameRate_1 3.75 fps (Format_2, Mode_5) FrameRate_2 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 15 fps FrameRate_4 30 fps FrameRate_5 60 fps FrameRate_6 Reserved FrameRate_7 Reserved [8..31] Reserved (zero) 258h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 1.875 fps FrameRate_1 3.75 fps...
  • Page 293 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 2E0h [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 V-CSR_INQ_7_0 Mode_0 2E4h [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 V-CSR_INQ_7_1 Mode_1 2E8h [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 V-CSR_INQ_7_2 Mode_2 2ECh [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 V-CSR_INQ_7_3 Mode_3 2F0h [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7...

  • Page 294: Inquiry Register For Basic Function

    Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for basic function Offset Name Field Description 400h BASIC_FUNC_INQ Advanced_Feature_Inq Inquiry for advanced features (Vendor unique Features) Vmode_Error_Status_Inq Inquiry for existence of Vmode_Error_Status register Feature_Control_Error_Status_Inq [2] Inquiry for existence of Feature_Control_Error_Status Opt_Func_CSR_Inq Inquiry for Opt_Func_CSR [4..7] Reserved 1394b_mode_Capability...

  • Page 295: Inquiry Register For Feature Presence

    Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for feature presence Offset Name Field Description 404h FEATURE_HI_INQ Brightness Brightness Control Auto_Exposure Auto_Exposure Control Sharpness Sharpness Control White_Balance White_Balance Control Hue Control Saturation Saturation Control Gamma Gamma Control Shutter Shutter Control Gain Gain Control Iris Iris Control Focus...
  • Page 296 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 410h Reserved Address error on access 47Fh 480h Advanced_Feature_Inq Advanced_Feature_Quadlet_Offset [0..31] Quadlet offset of the advanced feature CSR's from the base address of initial register space (vendor unique) This register is the offset for the Access_Control_Register and thus the base address for Advanced Features.

  • Page 297: Inquiry Register For Feature Elements

    Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for feature elements Register Name Field Description 0xF0F00500 BRIGHTNESS_INQUIRY Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) Abs_Control_Inq Capability of control with absolute value Reserved One_Push_Inq One Push auto mode (Con- trolled automatically by the camera once) Readout_Inq Capability of reading out the...
  • Page 298 Configuration of the camera Register Name Field Description 530h TRIGGER_INQ Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) Abs_Control_Inq Capability of control with absolute value [2..3 Reserved Readout_Inq Capability of reading out the value of this feature ON_OFF Capability of switching this feature ON and OFF Polarity_Inq Capability of changing the...
  • Page 299 Configuration of the camera Register Name Field Description 580h ZOOM_INQ Always 0 584h PAN_INQ Always 0 588h TILT_INQ Always 0 58Ch OPTICAL_FILTER_INQ Always 0 Reserved for other Always 0 FEATURE_LO_INQ 5BCh 5C0h CAPTURE_SIZE_INQ Always 0 5C4h CAPTURE_QUALITY_INQ Always 0 5C8h Reserved for other Always 0 FEATURE_LO_INQ...

  • Page 300: Inquiry Register For Absolute Value Csr Offset Address

    Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for absolute value CSR offset address Offset Name Notes 700h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_0 Always 0 704h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_1 Always 0 708h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_2 Always 0 70Ch ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_3 Always 0 710h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_4 Always 0 714h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_5 Always 0 718h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_6 Always 0 71Ch...

  • Page 301: Status And Control Register For Feature

    Configuration of the camera Status and control register for feature The OnePush feature, WHITE_BALANCE, is currently implemented. If this flag is set, the feature becomes immediately active, even if no images are being input (see Chapter One-push white balance on page 130). Offset Name Field...
  • Page 302 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 804h AUTO-EXPOSURE See above Note: Target grey level parameter in SmartView corresponds to Auto_exposure register 0xF0F00804 (IIDC). 808h SHARPNESS See above Table 139: Feature control register PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...
  • Page 303 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 80Ch WHITE-BALANCE Presence_Inq Presence of this feature 0: N/A 1: Available Always 0 for Mono Abs_Control Absolute value control 0: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR If this bit = 1, value in the Value field is ignored.
  • Page 304 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Description 810h See above Always 0 for Mono 814h SATURATION See above Always 0 for Mono 818h GAMMA See above 81Ch SHUTTER see Advanced Feature time base Table 40: CSR: Shutter on page 134 820h GAIN See above...

  • Page 305: Feature Control Error Status Register

    Configuration of the camera Feature control error status register Offset Name Notes 640h Feature_Control_Error_Status_HI Always 0 644h Feature_Control_Error_Status_LO Always 0 Table 140: Feature control error register Video mode control and status registers for Format_7 Quadlet offset Format_7 Mode_0 The quadlet offset to the base address for Format_7 Mode_0, which can be read out at F0F002E0h (according to Table 134: Frame rate inquiry register on page 285) gives 003C2000h.
  • Page 306 Configuration of the camera Offset Name Notes 024h COLOR_CODING_INQ Vendor Unique Color_Coding . 0-127 (ID=128-255) ID=132 ECCID_MONO12 033h ID=136 ECCID_RAW12 ID=133 Reserved ID=134 Reserved ID=135 Reserved See Chapter Packed 12-Bit Mode on page 171. 034h PIXEL_NUMER_INQ According to IIDC V1.31 038h TOTAL_BYTES_HI_INQ According to IIDC V1.31...

  • Page 307: Advanced Features

    Configuration of the camera Advanced features The camera has a variety of extended features going beyond the possibilities described in IIDC V1.31 The following chapter summarizes all available advanced features in ascending register order. Note This chapter is a reference guide for advanced registers and does not explain the advanced features itself.
  • Page 308 Configuration of the camera Register Register name Remarks 0xF1000250 SHDG_CTRL Table 153: Advanced register: Shading on page 0xF1000254 SHDG_MEM_CTRL 0xF1000258 SHDG_INFO 0xF1000260 DEFERRED_TRANS Table 155: Advanced register: Deferred image transport on page 326 0xF1000270 FRAMEINFO Table 156: Advanced register: Frame informa- tion on page 327 0xF1000274...
  • Page 309 Configuration of the camera Register Register name Remarks 0xF10003A4 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC11 = Crr 0xF10003A8 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC12 = Cgr 0xF10003AC COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC13 = Cbr 0xF10003B0 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC21 = Crg Pike color camera only 0xF10003B4 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC22 = Cgg Table 161: Advanced register: Color correction on page 332 0xF10003B8 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC23 = Cbg 0xF10003BC...
  • Page 310 Configuration of the camera Register Register name Remarks 0xF1000800 IO_OUTP_PWM1 Table 33: PWM configuration registers on page 0xF1000804 0xF1000808 IO_OUTP_PWM2 0xF100080C 0xF1000810 IO_OUTP_PWM3 0xF1000814 0xF1000818 IO_OUTP_PWM4 0xF100081C 0xF1000840 IO_INP_DEBOUNCE_1 0xF1000850 IO_INP_DEBOUNCE_2 0xF1000860 IO_INP_DEBOUNCE_3 0xF1000870 IO_INP_DEBOUNCE_4 0xF1000A00 FRAMETIME_CTRL Frame time control on page 355 0xF1000A04 0xF1000A08...

  • Page 311: Extended Version Information Register

    Configuration of the camera Extended version information register The presence of each of the following features can be queried by the 0 bit of the corresponding register. Register Name Field Description 0xF1000010 VERSION_INFO1 µC type ID [0..15] Always 0 µC version [16..31] Bcd-coded version number 0xF1000014...
  • Page 312 Configuration of the camera The FPGA type ID (= camera type ID) identifies the camera type with the help of the following list: Camera type PIKE F-032B PIKE F-032C PIKE F-100B PIKE F-100C PIKE F-145B PIKE F-145C PIKE F-210B PIKE F-210C PIKE F-421B PIKE F-421C PIKE F-145B-15fps...

  • Page 313: Advanced Feature Inquiry

    Configuration of the camera Advanced feature inquiry This register indicates with a named bit if a feature is present or not. If a feature is marked as not present the associated register space might not be available and read/write errors may occur. Note Ignore unnamed bits in the following table: these bits might be set or not.
  • Page 314 Configuration of the camera Register Name Field Description 0xF1000044 ADV_INQ_2 Input_1 Input_2 [2..7] Reserved Output_1 Output_2 Output_3 [10] Output_4 [11] [12..15] Reserved IntEnaDelay [16] [17..23] Reserved Output 1 PWM [24] Output 2 PWM [25] Output 3 PWM [26] Output 4 PWM [27] [28..31] Reserved...

  • Page 315: Camera Status

    Configuration of the camera Camera status This register allows to determine the current status of the camera. The most important flag is the Idle flag. If the Idle flag is set the camera does not capture and does not send any images (but images might be present in the image FIFO).

  • Page 316: Maximum Resolution

    Configuration of the camera Maximum resolution This register indicates the highest resolution for the sensor and is read-only. Note This register normally outputs the MAX_IMAGE_SIZE_INQ Format_7 Mode_0 value.  This is the value given in the specifications tables under Picture size (max.) in Chapter Specifications on page 78ff.
  • Page 317 Configuration of the camera Note Time base can only be changed when the camera is in idle state and becomes active only after setting the shutter value.  The ExpOffset field specifies the camera specific exposure time offset in microseconds (µs). This time (which should be equivalent to Table 64: Cam- era-specific exposure time offset on page 197) has to be added to the expo-...

  • Page 318: Extended Shutter

    Configuration of the camera Extended shutter The exposure time for long-term integration of up to 67 seconds can be entered with µs precision via the EXTENDED_SHUTTER register. Register Name Field Description 0xF100020C EXTD_SHUTTER Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this fea- ture (read only) [1..5] Reserved ExpTime...

  • Page 319: Test Images

    Configuration of the camera Test images Bit [8] to [14] indicate which test images are saved. Setting bit [28] to [31] activates or deactivates existing test images. By activating any test image the following auto features are automatically disabled: • auto gain •...

  • Page 320: Look-Up Tables (Lut)

    Configuration of the camera Look-up tables (LUT) Load the look-up tables to be used into the camera and choose the look-up table number via the LutNo field. Now you can activate the chosen LUT via the LUT_CTRL register. The LUT_INFO register indicates how many LUTs the camera can store and shows the maximum size of the individual LUTs.

  • Page 321: Loading A Look-Up Table Into The Camera

    Configuration of the camera Note The BitsPerValue field indicates how many bits are read from the LUT for any gray-value read from the sensor. To determine  the number of bytes occupied for each gray-value round-up the BitsPerValue field to the next byte boundary. Examples: •...

  • Page 322: Shading Correction

    Configuration of the camera Shading correction Owing to technical circumstances, the interaction of recorded objects with one another, optical effects and lighting non-homogeneities may occur in the images. Because these effects are normally not desired, they should be eliminated as far as possible in subsequent image editing.
  • Page 323 Configuration of the camera Register Name Field Description 0xF1000250 SHDG_CTRL Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) BuildError Could not built shading image [2..3] Reserved ShowImage Show shading data as image BuildImage Build a new shading image ON_OFF Shading on/off Busy Build in progress MemChannelSave...

  • Page 324: Reading Or Writing Shading Image From/Into The Camera

    Configuration of the camera Reading or writing shading image from/into the camera Accessing the shading image inside the camera is done through the GPDATA_BUFFER. Because the size of the GPDATA_BUFFER is smaller than a whole shading image the data must be written in multiple steps. To read or write a shading image: 1.

  • Page 325: Memory Channel Error Codes

    Configuration of the camera To reload a shading image from non-volatile memory: 1. Set MemoryChannel to the desired memory channel and MemChannelLoad to true (1). 2. Read MemChannelError to check for errors. To clear already stored shading image data in non-volatile memory (shading image data won't be loaded on camera resets): 1.

  • Page 326: Deferred Image Transport

    Configuration of the camera Deferred image transport Using this register, the sequence of recording and the transfer of the images can be paused. Setting HoldImg prevents transfer of the image. The images are stored in ImageFIFO. The images indicated by NumOfImages are sent by setting the SendImage bit.

  • Page 327: Frame Information

    Configuration of the camera Frame information This register can be used to double-check the number of images received by the host computer against the number of images which were transmitted by the camera. The camera increments this counter with every FrameValid sig- nal.

  • Page 328: Delayed Integration Enable

    Configuration of the camera Delayed Integration enable A delay time between initiating exposure on the sensor and the activation edge of the IntEna signal can be set using this register. The on/off flag acti- vates/deactivates integration delay. The time can be set in µs in DelayTime. Note •...

  • Page 329: Auto Shutter Control

    Configuration of the camera Auto shutter control The table below illustrates the advanced register for auto shutter control. The purpose of this register is to limit the range within which auto shutter operates. Register Name Field Description 0xF1000360 AUTOSHUTTER_CTRL Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) [1..31]...

  • Page 330: Auto Gain Control

    Configuration of the camera If both auto gain and auto shutter are enabled and if the shutter is at its upper boundary and gain regulation is in progress, increasing the upper auto shutter boundary has no effect on auto gain/shutter regulation as long as auto gain regulation is active.

  • Page 331: Autofunction Aoi

    Configuration of the camera Autofunction AOI The table below illustrates the advanced register for autofunction AOI. Register Name Field Description 0xF1000390 AUTOFNC_AOI Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) [1..3] Reserved ShowWorkArea Show work area Reserved ON_OFF Enable/disable AOI (see note above) Reserved YUNITS...

  • Page 332: Color Correction

    Configuration of the camera Color correction To switch off color correction in YUV mode: see bit [6] Register Name Field Description 0xF10003A0 COLOR_CORR Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) [1..5] Reserved ON_OFF Color correction on/off default: on Write: 02000000h to switch color correction OFF Write: 00000000h to switch color correction ON...

  • Page 333: Trigger Delay

    Configuration of the camera Trigger delay Register Name Field Description 0xF1000400 TRIGGER_DELAY Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) [1..5] Reserved ON_OFF Trigger delay on/off [7..10] Reserved DelayTime [11..31] Delay time in µs Table 162: Advanced register: Trigger delay The advanced register allows start of the integration to be delayed via DelayTime by max.

  • Page 334: Afe Channel Compensation (Channel Balance)

    Configuration of the camera AFE channel compensation (channel balance) All KODAK Pike sensors are read out via two channels: the first channel for the left half of the image and the second channel for the right half of the image. Channel gain adjustment (Pike color cameras: only RAW8 and RAW16) for both channels can be done via the following two advanced registers: Register...

  • Page 335: Soft Reset

    Configuration of the camera Register Name Field Description 0xF1000434 ADV_CHN_ADJ_OFFSET+1 --- [0..15] Reserved Offset_Value [16..31] Signed 16-bit value -255...0...+256 SmartView shows only: -255...0...+255 Note: Direct register access. up to +256 whereas SmartView: up to +255) Table 165: Advanced register: Dual-tap offset adjustment You can save the current value in the user sets and set to default value.

  • Page 336: High Snr Mode (High Signal Noise Ratio)

    Configuration of the camera Note When SOFT_RESET has been defined, the camera will respond to further read or write requests but will not process them.  High SNR mode (High Signal Noise Ratio) With High SNR mode enabled the camera internally grabs GrabCount images and outputs a single averaged image.

  • Page 337: Maximum Iso Packet Size

    Configuration of the camera Maximum ISO packet size Use this feature to increase the MaxBytePerPacket value of Format_7 modes. This overrides the maximum allowed isochronous packet size specified by IIDC V1.31. Register Name Field Description 0xF1000560 ISOSIZE_S400 Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) [1..5] Reserved...
  • Page 338 Configuration of the camera Restrictions Note the restrictions in the following table. When using software with an Isochronous Resource Manager (IRM): deactivate it. Software Restrictions FireGrab Deactivate Isochronous Resource Manager: SetParameter (FGP_USEIRMFORBW, 0) FireStack/FireClass No restrictions SDKs using Microsoft driver (Active FirePackage,...

  • Page 339: Quick Parameter Change Timing Modes

    Configuration of the camera Quick parameter change timing modes You can choose between the following update timing modes: • Standard Parameter Update Timing (slightly modified from previous PIKE cameras) • New: Quick Format Change Mode Note For a detailed description see Chapter Quick parameter change timing modes on page 166.

  • Page 340: Automatic Reset Of The Updactive Flag

    Configuration of the camera To switch on Quick Format Change Mode do the following: 1. Set UpdTiming to 2. 2. Set UpdActive to 1. 3. Be aware that all parameter values have to be set within 10 seconds. Automatic reset of the UpdActive flag With Quick Format Change Mode you normally have to clear the UpdActive flag after all desired parameters have been set.

  • Page 341: Software Feature Control (Disable Leds / Switch Single-Tap And Dual-Tap)

    Configuration of the camera Software feature control (disable LEDs / switch single-tap and dual-tap) The software feature control register allows to enable/disable some features of the camera (e.g. disable LEDs or switch single-tap and dual-tap for Pike F-1100/1600). The settings are stored permanently within the camera and do not depend on any user set.

  • Page 342: Sensor Digitization Taps (Pike F-1100/1600 Only)

    Configuration of the camera Note During the startup of the camera and if an error condition is present, the LEDs behave as described in Chapter Status LEDs  on page 93ff. Sensor digitization taps (Pike F-1100/1600 only) The sensor digitization taps fields DigitizationTaps [18..21] and SensorTaps [22..25] allow to switch between single-tap and dual-tap mode of a multi- tap sensor (Pike F-1100/1600).

  • Page 343: Parameter-List Update

    Configuration of the camera Parameter-List Update The parameter list is an array of address/data pairs which can be sent to the camera in a single bus cycle. Register Name Field Description 0xF1100000 PARAMLIST_INFO Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) [1..15] Reserved BufferSize...

  • Page 344: Format_7 Mode Mapping

    Configuration of the camera Format_7 mode mapping With Format_7 mode mapping it is possible to map special binning and sub- sampling modes to F7M1..F7M7 (see Figure 96: Mapping of possible Format_7 modes to F7M1...F7M7 on page 165). Register Name Field Description 0xF1000580 F7MODE_MAPPING...

  • Page 345: Example

    Configuration of the camera Example To map the internal Format_7 Mode_19 to the visible Format_7 Mode_1, write the decimal number 19 to the above listed F7MODE_1 register. Note For available Format_7 modes see Figure 96: Mapping of pos- sible Format_7 modes to F7M1...F7M7 on page 165.

  • Page 346: Secure Image Signature (Sis)

    Configuration of the camera Secure image signature (SIS) Secure image signature (SIS) is the synonym for data, which is inserted into an image to improve or check image integrity. All Pike models can insert • Time stamp (1394 bus cycle time at the beginning of integration) •...
  • Page 347 Configuration of the camera Enter a • positive value from 0..HeightOfImage to specify a position relative to the top of the image. LinePos=0 specifies the very first image line. • negative value from -1..-HeightOfImage to specify a position relative to the bottom of the image. LinePos=-1 specifies the very last image line.

  • Page 348: Advanced Register: Frame Counter

    Configuration of the camera Cycle offset 12 bit Cycle count ..Cycle count 13 bit Second count 7 bit Table 178: Cycle timer layout Advanced register: frame counter Note Different to Marlin SIS: Register 610 is only to be used to reset the frame counter. ...

  • Page 349: Advanced Register: Trigger Counter

    Configuration of the camera Advanced register: trigger counter The trigger counter feature is controlled by the following advanced feature register: Register Name Field Description 0xF1000620 TRIGGER_COUNTER Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) Reset Reset trigger counter [2..31] Reserved 0xF1000624 TRGCNT TriggerCounter [0..31]...

  • Page 350: Where To Find Time Stamp, Frame Counter And Trigger Counter In The Image

    Configuration of the camera Where to find time stamp, frame counter and trigger counter in the image Time stamp (Cycle counter) Trigger counter Output line 5 6 7 10 11 12 ..of image Frame counter Bytes Figure 145: SIS in the image: time stamp, frame counter, trigger counter Where to find all SIS values in the image In the following table you find the position of all SIS values (byte for byte) including the endianness of SIS values.

  • Page 351: Smear Reduction

    Configuration of the camera Smear reduction To enable/disable smear reduction use the following register(s): Register Name Field Description 0xF1000440 LOW_SMEAR Presence_Inq Indicates presence of this feature (read only) [1..5] Reserved ON_OFF Smear reduction on/off [7..31] Reserved Table 182: Advanced register: Smear reduction PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 352: User Profiles

    Configuration of the camera User profiles Definition Within the IIDC specification user profiles are called memory channels. Often they are called user sets. In fact these are different expressions for the fol- lowing: storing camera settings into a non-volatile memory inside the cam- era.

  • Page 353: Error Codes

    Configuration of the camera Note • The default profile is the profile that is loaded on power-up or an INITIALIZE command.  • A save or load operation delays the response of the camera until the operation is completed. At a time only one operation can be performed.

  • Page 354: Stored Settings

    Configuration of the camera Stored settings The following table shows the settings stored inside a profile: Standard registers Standard registers Advanced registers (Format_7) Cur_V_Frm_Rate IMAGE_POSITION (AOI) TIMEBASE Cur_V_Mode IMAGE_SIZE (AOI) EXTD_SHUTTER Cur_V_Format COLOR_CODING_ID IO_INP_CTRL ISO_Channel BYTES_PER_PACKET IO_OUTP_CTRL ISO_Speed IO_INTENA_DELAY BRIGHTNESS AUTOSHUTTER_CTRL...

  • Page 355: Frame Time Control

    Configuration of the camera Note • A profile save operation automatically disables captur- ing of images.  • A profile save or restore operation is an uninterruptable (atomic) operation. The write response (of the asyn- chronous write cycle) will be sent after completion of the operation.
  • Page 356 Configuration of the camera • The FRAMETIME_CTRL register doesn’t change the shutter or BytePerPacket settings. PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 357: Gpdata_Buffer

    Configuration of the camera GPDATA_BUFFER GPDATA_BUFFER is a general purpose register that regulates the exchange of data between camera and host for: • writing look-up tables (LUTs) into the camera • uploading/downloading of the shading image GPDATA_INFO Buffer size query GPDATA_BUFFER indicates the actual storage range Register...

  • Page 358: User Adjustable Gain References

    Configuration of the camera User adjustable gain references This register gives the user the possibility (via direct access) to modify the gain references. Modified values are stored automatically without further user action and are also stored on restart. To reload default gain references (which are programmed at personalization) within the camera: set flag m_bDefGainRef=1 Offset Name...

  • Page 359: Firmware Update

    Firmware update Firmware update Firmware updates can be carried out via FireWire cable without opening the camera. Note For further information: • Read the application note:  How to update Guppy/Pike/Stingray firmware at AVT website or • Contact your local dealer. http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/sales/...
  • Page 360 Firmware update Digit Description 3rd part: Minor Indicates small changes Old: represented the number after the dot 4th part: Bugfix Indicates bugfixing only (no changes of a feature) or build number Table 191: New version number (microcontroller and FPGA) PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

  • Page 361: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Sensor position accuracy of AVT cameras Sensor position accuracy of AVT cameras camera body camera body camera body camera body pixel area pixel area pixel area pixel area sensor case sensor case sensor case sensor case AVT Guppy Series Method of Positioning: Automated mechanical alignment of sensor into camera front module.

  • Page 362: Index

    Index Index Numbers 1394a data transmission ......32 1394b 0xF1000010 (version info) .......311 bandwidths ........37 0xF1000040 (advanced feature inquiry)..313 requirements laptop......38 0xF1000100 (camera status) .....315 1394b data transmission ......32 0xF1000200 (max. resolution) ....316 2 out of 16 H+V sub-sampling (b/w) 0xF1000208 (time base) ......316 drawing ...........161 0xF100020C (extended shutter)....318...
  • Page 363 Index accuracy AOI..........145 sensor position .........361 correction data .........145 AddrOffset (Field) ......320 area of interest (AOI) ....... 145 Advanced feature inquiry ......313 Asynchronous broadcast......203 Advanced feature inquiry register ....313 auto exposure Advanced features........307 limits ..........329 activate ...........310 target grey level......138 base address ........296 Auto Exposure (CSR register) ....137 inquiry..........294...
  • Page 364 Index only PIKE b/w........152 Camera status (register)......315 vertical ..........153 cameras BitsPerValue...........320 block diagram ........123 black level ..........139 CAMERA_STATUS ........315 black lines ..........217 Camera_Status_Register ......274 black value ........138 CE ............29 black/white camera channel ..........120 block diagram ........123 channel balance ......125 blink codes ..........107 Channel balance (advanced register)..334 block diagram...
  • Page 365 Index extended shutter.......318 FIFO ..........210 data block packet format......120 formula..........197 description ........120 longest ..........198 data exchange buffer long-term integration ......198 LUT ..........151 minimum .........198 data packets ..........120 ExpressCard..........39 data path..........123 technology ........40 data payload size .......37 ExpressCard/54 ........39 data_length ...........120 ExpTime (Field) ........198 DCAM ........26...
  • Page 366 Index ..Format_7 mode mapping (advanced register) hardware trigger ......112 Format_7 modes HDR mode..........313 mapping ..........165 HDR Pike ..........314 FORMAT_7_ERROR_1 ........107 high level (SeqMode).......209 FORMAT_7_ERROR_2 ........107 High Signal Noise Ratio (HSNR) ....172 formula High SNR mode........172 color correction.........180 High SNR (advanced register) ....336 FOV............140 HoldImg FPGA boot error ........107...
  • Page 367 Index IMAGE_SIZE ...........235 at exposure start .......205 incrementing list pointer ......206 input block diagram ........108 latching connectors.........104 signals..........108 Input control (advanced register)....109 Com ..........106 input mode ..........110 error codes ........107 InputMode (Field) ........109 indication ........106 inputs on (green)........106 common GND ........105 status..........106 general ..........108 Trg ..........106...
  • Page 368 Index mirror function signals..........113 horizontal ........140 Output control (advanced register) ....114 Mirror image (advanced register)....333 output mode ..........114 Mirror (advanced register) ......333 ID ...........115 MSB aligned ...........120 Output mode (Field) ........114 multi-shot ........203 output pin control ........115 external trigger .........203 outputs ..........113 using Trigger-Mode_15 .......192 common vcc ........105...
  • Page 369 Index Presence_Inq (Field) ......111 changes to registers ......214 programmable mode (Trigger_Mode_15) ..188 default ..........209 example of settings ......213 features ...........211 flow diagram ........210 QFCM.............167 frame rate ........207 Quick Format Change Mode....166 image size........207 (QFCM)....... 167 implemented ........207 Quick parameter change timing modes ..166 pointer reset ........206 repeat counter ........206 Sequence mode (advanced register)...207...
  • Page 370 Index SIS (advanced register)......346 corresponds to auto exposure....133 size tCode ............120 sensor ..........28 test image ..........272 SmartView..........25 Bayer-coded ........273 smear b/w cameras........272 compensate ........217 color ..........273 smear reduction.......217 color cameras ........273 definition.........217 configuration register ......319 how it works........217 gray bar ...........272 switch on/off........217 save ..........319...
  • Page 371 Index microcontroller .........201 one-shot ..........200 sequence mode .........206 IEEE 1394b........103 signal ..........108 Vendor Unique Color_Coding.....171 software...........203 Vendor unique Features......294 synchronize ........204 vertical binning ........153 Trigger counter........346 SNR..........154 trigger counter ........215 vertical sub-sampling (b/w) trigger delay ..........193 drawing ...........159 advanced CSR......112 vertical sub-sampling (color) advanced register .......112 drawing ...........159...
  • Page 372 Index register 80Ch ........128 six frames ........130 WHITE_BALANCE ......129 www.alliedvisiontec.com ...... 26 PIKE Technical Manual V5.0.0...

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