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Installing Your Firefly USB3
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 lens holder to install a lens.
3. Connect the interface Card and Cable to the Camera
Plug the interface cable into the host controller
card and the camera. The cable jack screws can be
used for a secure connection.
When the camera is first connected, the operating system automatically installs
the camera driver. Camera drivers are available with the Spinnaker SDK
installation.
4. Plug in the GPIO connector if required
GPIO can be used for trigger, serial input output, and
strobe.
5. Confirm Successful Installation
Run the SpinView application: Start->All Programs-> Point Grey Spinnaker-
>SpinView
The SpinView application can be used to test the camera's image acquisition
capabilities.
Changes to your camera's installation configuration can be made using the
SpinView application.
Camera Interface
USB 3.0 Connector
The camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 Micro-B connector that is used for
power, data transmission, and camera control. For more detailed information,
consult the USB 3.0 specification available from
http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/.
For More Information
FLIR endeavors to provide the highest level of technical support possible to
you. Most support resources can be accessed through your product's Support
page. From the
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Your camera's settings and capabilities—Technical Reference or Camera Reference
Spinnaker® SDK—API Reference / Programmer's Guide
Selecting a lens for your camera
Recommended USB3 System Components
Using USB 3.1 and Linux
Using third-party applications from our software partners
Getting Started with Firefly-DL in Linux
Neural Networks Supported by Firefly-DL
Tips for Creating Training Data for Deep Learning and Neural Networks
Troubleshooting Neural Network Conversion Errors
10/4/2019
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General Purpose I/O Connector
The camera is equipped with a 6-pin GPIO connector on the back of the case.
1
Diagram
Color
Pin
Orange
Black
White
Green
Brown
Red
1—GPIO cable assembly wire colors
2—Dual function pin
Status Indicator LED
LED
No power
No Light
or LED is in inactive state
or LED is in error status state with no error
USB1
Blinking Green (1 blink)
USB2
Blinking Green (2 blinks)
USB3
Blinking Green (3 blinks)
Acquisition Started
Solid Green
Rapid Flashing Green
Firmware update in progress
General Error
Flashing Green and Red
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Function
Description
Non-isolated Input/Output
2
1
0
GPIO0
TXD (output) for 1.8 V UART
Non-isolated Input/Output
2
2
1
GPIO1
RXD (input) for 1.8 V UART
3
2
GPIO2
Non-isolated Input/Output
4
3
GPIO3
Non-isolated Input/Output
5
N/A
GND
Camera Power Ground
6
N/A
Vout
Camera Power Output
USB
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