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This User Manual includes usage instructions for your camera.
Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure safe and correct use.
meerecompany Inc., 69-12, Jeongmunsongsan-ro, Yanggam-myeon,
Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 445-933, Korea
Tel. +82.31.350.9999, Fax. +82.31.352.8871
www.cube-eye.co.kr www.meerecompany.com

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  • Page 1 This User Manual includes usage instructions for your camera. Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure safe and correct use. meerecompany Inc., 69-12, Jeongmunsongsan-ro, Yanggam-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 445-933, Korea Tel. +82.31.350.9999, Fax. +82.31.352.8871 www.cube-eye.co.kr www.meerecompany.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety information Package contents Camera layout Installing the camera Selecting a camera location Connecting the camera to a computer Installing the software package For Windows For Linux For ARM For Android Using the software Screen layout Monitoring with the camera Capturing photos from the live stream Recording videos from the live stream Playing back a recorded video...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety information Safety information Use the camera only in environments that are covered by the camera’s enclosure rating.  Store and use the camera at the rated temperature and humidity.  The camera is not waterproof. Do not use the camera outside when it rains. Do not open the camera body or modify the camera’s hardware.
  • Page 4 Safety information Do not handle the camera with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock. Comply with all legal requirements relating to camera usage.  Non-compliance may interfere with the operation of other electronic devices.  Turn off the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can interfere with medical equipment in health care facilities.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package contents Package contents The following items are included in the product's box. Camera Adapter Quick Start Guide Note  Your camera may differ from the illustrations depending on the model.  Camera models without housing do not include a USB or power cable or an adapter. They can be purchased from the manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Camera Layout

    Camera layout Camera layout DEPTH ONLY model Model number* USB cable Laser diode Power cable Lens & ToF sensor Laser diode Tripod mount DEPTH ONLY model (without housing) Model number* Laser diode Lens & ToF sensor Laser diode * The last letter of your camera's model number indicates your camera's image sensor type. Last Letter Image Sensor DEPTH ONLY...
  • Page 7 Camera layout DEPTH + COLOR model Mode number* USB cable Laser diode Power cable Lens & ToF sensor Laser diode Lens & RGB sensor Tripod mount DEPTH + COLOR model (without housing) Model number* Laser diode Lens & ToF sensor Laser diode Lens &...

  • Page 8: Installing The Camera

    Installing the camera Installing the camera Selecting a camera location The following images illustrate proper installation methods. The first image shows the best installation methods. Avoid any objects in FOV near camera's close range. Reflection may cause depth data error. The second image is an example of improper installation methods.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Installing the camera Connecting the camera to a computer To connect the camera to a computer, follow the instructions below: Connect the USB cable from the camera to one of your computer's USB ports. Connect the power cable from the camera to the power adapter. Insert the adapter's power cable into the adapter.

  • Page 10: Installing The Software Package

    Installing the software package Installing the software package The software installation package can be found at www.cube-eye.co.kr. It contains the Cube Eye Viewer application, the library and header files necessary for user programming, a sample application code, the device driver, and the API manual. For Windows The software installation package for Windows can be installed on a computer running Windows7 or Windows8 (x86, x64).
  • Page 11 Installing the software package Click Browse my computer for driver software. Select the following path C:\Cube Eye\Driver\x86 or x64 and click Next. Select Always trust software from "Meerecompany INC". and click Install. Cube eye User Manual...
  • Page 12 Installing the software package In the Update Driver Software window, click Close. Ensure that the device driver has been installed properly. Note DEPTH ONLY models will appear only under MTF Imaging Devices. DEPTH + COLOR models will appear both under Imaging devices and MTF Imaging Devices. Cube eye User Manual...

  • Page 13: For Linux

    Installing the software package For Linux The software installation package for Linux can be installed on Ubuntu 10.04 / 12.04 / 14.04 LTS (x86, x64). It contains QT version 5.2 (Linux Tool program). To install the package, follow the instructions below: Unzip the Linux installation package.

  • Page 14: For Arm

    Installing the software package For ARM The software installation package for computers equipped with ARM processor(s) has been tested with Exynos4412 (Cortex A9). Its compiler version is arm-none-linux-gnueabi and arm- linux-gnueabihf. To install the package, follow the instructions below: Create a device node file. # mknod /dev/bus/usb/Bus Number/Device Number c Major Number Minor Number Note The screenshot above is an example of the Bus Number, Device Number, Major...

  • Page 15: For Android

    Installing the software package For Android The software installation package for Embedded Android has been tested with Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean(Cortex A9). The process requires root privileges. To install the package, follow the instructions below: Installation CubeEyeViewer.apk(adb install –r CubeEyeViewer.apk) Confirmation from the Android device connected.(lsusb command to install Android on the test environment) Change the permissions associated with the node.

  • Page 16: Using The Software

    Using the software Using the software Cube Eye Viewer allows you to view the image through the 3D Range Camera. You can acquire the data from the camera and store it using Cube Eye Viewer. You can easily optimize the image via a simple setup procedure.
  • Page 17 Using the software Description The IR value of the selected pixel Select the IR or RGB display. Adjust the scale range of the IR display. (left: minimum value, right: maximum value) The depth value of the selected pixel Adjust the scale range of the DEPTH display. (left: minimum value, right: maximum value) IR and COLOR display DEPTH display with depth range scale bar...

  • Page 18: Monitoring With The Camera

    Using the software Monitoring with the camera Connect your camera to a computer and a power supply. Launch Cube Eye Viewer on your computer. Select your camera in the pop-up window and click OK. Click ▶ Play and start monitoring. •...

  • Page 19: Capturing Photos From The Live Stream

    Using the software Capturing photos from the live stream To capture photos from the live stream, click Capture. You can capture up to 10 photos. Captured photos are saved in BMP format to the following path: C:\Cube Eye\SaveData\capture date\BMP. A CSV file containing the information of the photo will be automatically created in the following path: : C:\Cube Eye\SaveData\capture date\CSV.

  • Page 20: Recording Videos From The Live Stream

    Using the software Recording videos from the live stream Recorded videos are saved as .mee files. Files names are automatically generated in the following format: MeereYYYYMMDDHHMMSSMMM.mee.  Meere: prefix  YYYY: year  MM: month  DD: day  HH: hour ...
  • Page 21 Using the software To record a video, follow the instructions below: Click Record while streaming. In the Save Data window, enter the information for the Root Folder, Output Folder, and Duration Time. Click Start to begin recording. • To stop recording, click Stop. Cube eye User Manual...

  • Page 22: Playing Back A Recorded Video

    Using the software Playing back a recorded video Click .. to load a recorded video. Click Playback to start playing the video. • To stop playback, click Stop. • To adjust the speed of video playback, select Low, Mid, or High. •...

  • Page 23: Configuring The Settings

    Using the software Configuring the settings On the main screen, click Setup. Adjust the values in the Setup window. Integration time(us): 4000 (default) Modulation Freq.(Mhz): 20 (fixed) Amplitude Threshold: 0–1000. (If the amplitude value of each pixel in the IR image is lower than this threshold, this pixel is invalid.

  • Page 24: 3D View Window

    Using the software 3D view window Description Description Enable a background color. Texture mode (point) Enable a font color. Texture mode (line) Enable colored grid lines. Texture mode (fill) Choose the color of the background. Z axis scale range Choose the color of the font. Orthographic projection Choose the color for guideline.

  • Page 25: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix The principle of time of flight 3D time-of-flight (ToF) cameras illuminate an object or a scene with a modulated light source and observe the light reflected from the object. This is achieved via a laser diode illuminator and a receiver. The phase shift between the emitted light and reflected light is measured and translated to distance.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. Situation Suggested remedies  Check the USB connection. If you are using a USB The device driver is not installing. hub, check the power of the hub.

  • Page 27: Camera Specifications

    Appendix Camera specifications Light source Laser diode 2EA Depth: QVGA (320 x 240) Pixel count RGB: VGA (640 x 480) Field of view 60° (horizontal), 46° (vertical) RS5XXXA/RS5XXXB models: DC 9 V, 0.44 A Power supply RS5XXXC/RS5XXXD models: DC 9 V, 0.55 A Operating range 1 m –...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    (such as life support) where a failure of the meerecompany product would result in severe personal injury or death, unless both parties have executed an agreement specifically governing such use. Buyers assume responsibility for all necessary expertise in the safety and regulatory areas of their applications.
  • Page 29 FCC notice Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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