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Installing Your Camera
1. Install the Tripod Mounting Bracket (optional)
The ASA and ISO-compliant tripod mounting
bracket attaches to the camera using the
included screws.
2. Attach a Lens
Unscrew the dust cap from the C-mount lens holder to install a lens.
3. Connect the interface Card and Cable to the Camera
4. Plug in the GPIO connector (optional)
GPIO can be used for power, trigger, pulse width modulation, serial input
output, and strobe.
The wiring harness must be compatible with a Hirose HR25 8-pin female
GPIO connector.
5. Confirm Successful Installation
Check Device Manager to confirm that installation was successful.
a. Go to the Start menu, select Run, and enter devmgmt.msc.
Verify the camera is listed under "Point Grey Research Devices."
b. Run the FlyCap program: All Programs->Point Grey FlyCapture2
SDK-> FlyCap
The FlyCap program can be used to test the camera's image acquisition
capabilities.
Changes to your camera's installation configuration can be made using
utilities available in the FlyCapture SDK.
Camera Interface
USB 3.1 Connector
The camera is equipped with a USB 3.1 Micro-B connector that is used for
power, data transmission, and camera control. For more detailed
information,
consult
the
USB 3.1
http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/.
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Plug the interface cable into the host
controller card and the camera. The
cable jack screws can be used for a
secure connection.
specification
available
General Purpose I/O Connector
The camera has an 8-pin GPIO connector on the back of the case; refer to
the diagram for wire color-coding.
Diagram
Status Indicator LED
LED Status
Off
Steady green
Flashing yellow/Steady yellow
Steady yellow-green
Steady bright green
Flashing bright, then brighter green
Flashing green and red
Flashing red
Steady red
For More Information
For more information about...
Your camera's settings and capabilities
Using the FlyCap demo program
Accessing customer downloads
Selecting a lens
Recommended and unsupported system components for
USB 3.1
Using USB 3.1 and Linux
from
Setting up multiple USB 3.1 cameras
How can I power my Grasshopper3 camera?
Achieving maximum frame rate with Grasshopper3
The FlyCapture SDK help and other technical references can be found in:
All Programs>Point Grey FlyCapture2 SDK>Documentation
Our online
Knowledge Base
Contacting Us
For general questions and sales inquiries contact us at
For technical support contact us at
www.flir.com/iis
Color
Pin
Function
Description
Black
1
I0
Opto-isolated input (default Trigger in)
White
2
O1
Opto-isolated output
Red
3
IO2
Input/Output/serial transmit (TX)
Green
4
IO3
Input/Output/serial receive (RX)
Ground for bi-directional IO, V
Brown
5
GND
pins
OPTO_
Blue
6
Ground for opto-isolated IO pins
GND
Allows the camera to be powered
Orange
7
V
EXT
externally
Yellow
8
+3.3 V
Power external circuitry up to 150 mA
To configure the GPIO pins, consult the General Purpose Input/Output
section of your camera's Technical Reference Manual.
Description
Not receiving power
Receiving power
Initializing FPGA
Sensor powered down Insufficient power
Acquiring and transmitting images
Accessing camera registers (no image acquisition)
Updating firmware
Temporary problem
Serious problem
Technical Reference Manual
the Online Help included with the
tool
Knowledge Base Article 10142
Knowledge Base Article 10269
Technical Application Note 10359
Technical Application Note 10685
Technical Application Note 10350
Knowledge Base Article 10240
Technical Application Note 10340
also addresses many questions.
mv-sales@flir.com
www.ptgrey.com/support/ticket/
, +3.3 V
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