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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 metal screws.
2. Attach a Lens
Unscrew the dust cap from the CS-mount lens holder to install a lens. Note:
the camera can be used with a removable 5 mm C- mount adapter.
3. Connect the interface Card and Cable to the Camera
4. Plug in the 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/.
General Purpose I/O Connector
The camera is equipped with a 6-pin GPIO connector on the back of the
case; refer to the diagram for wire color-coding.
Diagram
Color
Green
Black
Red
White
Blue
Brown
To configure the GPIO pins, consult the General Purpose
Input/Output section of your camera's Technical Reference
Manual.
1/26/2017
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and/or its subsidiaries.
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reserved.
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
Pin
Function
Description
1
V
+12 V DC Camera Power
EXT
2
I0
Opto-isolated input (GPIO 0)
+3.3 V output. Current 120 mA
NC / +3.3
3
(nominal).
V
Firmware enabled
4
O1
Opto-isolated output (GPIO 1)
OPTO_
Ground for opto-isolated I/O, not
5
GND
connected to camera ground
6
GND
DC camera power ground
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
Setting up multiple USB 3.1 cameras
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
from
www.flir.com/iis
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
See...
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
addresses many questions.
mv-sales@flir.com
www.ptgrey.com/support/ticket/

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