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- Page 1 Installation Guide TELEDYNE FLIR IIS BLACKFLY® S INDUSTRIAL MACHINE VISION CAMERAS Version 31.2 Revised 12/12/2024 12/12/2024 ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact us. Trademarks Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Teledyne FLIR, LLC and/or its subsidiaries. Licensing To view the licenses of open source packages used in this product please see...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.2 Blackfly S Board-Level Physical Description 6.3 Blackfly S Dimensions 6.3.1 Keepout Layer—Board-level Models 6.4 Data Interface Connector 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. - Page 4 7.4 Output Timing Characteristics 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Support 8.2 Status Indicator LED Contacting Teledyne FLIR IIS Revision History 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
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Page 5: Blackfly S Camera Installation Guide
Blackfly S USB3 Camera Resources and Support Blackfly S GigE Camera Resources and Support Blackfly S Board-level Camera Resources and Support 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. -
Page 6: Handling Precautions And Camera Care
Terms and Conditions on our website. Your Teledyne FLIR IIS machine vision camera is a precisely manufactured device and should be handled with care. Here are some tips on how to care for the device. Avoid electrostatic charging. If you have purchased a board-level camera you should take the following additional protective measures: Either handle bare handed or use non-chargeable gloves, clothes or material. -
Page 7: Blackfly S Camera Installation
For board-level models—Lens mount and lens (see Lens Mounting) For cased models—Lens (see Lens Mounting) (type of lens mount is model dependent) 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. -
Page 8: Installing Your Interface Card And Software
For board-level models—Heatsink (recommended) Tripod adapter (optional) (see Mounting your Blackfly S Camera) Teledyne FLIR IIS sells a number of the additional parts required for installation. Visit the Teledyne FLIR IIS Accessories page. Installing your Interface Card and Software 1. Install your Interface Card Ensure the card is installed per the manufacturer's instructions. -
Page 9: Installing Your Blackfly S-Cased Models
4. Plug in the GPIO connector if required GPIO can be used for power, trigger, and strobe. 5. Confirm Successful Installation Run the SpinView application: StartÒTeledyne Spinnaker SDKÒSpinView The SpinView application can be used to test the camera's image acquisition capabilities. 6. Configure IP Settings if necessary For GigE cameras by default, a dynamic IP address is assigned to the camera according to the DHCP protocol. -
Page 10: Installing Your Blackfly S-Board-Level Models
6. Plug in the GPIO connector if required GPIO can be used for power (GigE only), trigger, serial input output, and strobe. 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does... -
Page 11: Powering Your Blackfly S
When the camera is first connected, the operating system automatically installs the camera driver. Camera drivers are available with the Spinnaker SDK installation. Run the SpinView application: StartÒTeledyne Spinnaker SDKÒSpinView The SpinView application can be used to test the camera's image acquisition capabilities. -
Page 12: Tools To Control Your Blackfly S Camera
Included with the SDK are a number of source code examples to help you get started. Spinnaker API examples are provided for C, C++, C#, and VB.NET languages. These examples are precompiled for your convenience. 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does... -
Page 13: Using Genicam Applications
Using USB3 Vision cameras with Matrox Imaging Library Using USB3 Vision cameras with MVTec's Halcon software Using USB3/USB2 cameras with Cognex VisionPro 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does... -
Page 14: Configuring The Blackfly S Camera Setup
Alternatively, SpinView is a tool included with the Spinnaker SDK that allows you to set the internet protocol (IP) configuration for any GigE interface cards or Teledyne FLIR IIS GigE Vision cameras connected to your system. Using SpinView, you can: 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera... -
Page 15: Allocating Bandwidth-Gige
For example, for an image that is VGA, 82 FPS, Mono8: 640 (H) x 480 (W) x 82 (FPS) x 1 (BPP) = ~25 MB/s 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does... -
Page 16: Configuring Other Ethernet Settings-Gige
To control Heartbeat Timeout use: 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does... - Page 17 To disable Heartbeat use: GenICam—Under Transport Layer Control GevGVCPHeartbeatDisable. Spinnaker API—The Spinnaker SDK supports disabling heartbeat. 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
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Page 18: Blackfly S Camera Firmware
Firmware is programming that is inserted into the programmable read-only memory (programmable ROM) of most Teledyne FLIR IIS cameras. Firmware is created and tested like software. When ready, it can be distributed like other software and installed in the programmable read-only memory by the user. - Page 19 5 Configuring the Blackfly S Camera Setup Warning! Do not disconnect the camera during the firmware update process. Related Knowledge Base Articles Teledyne FLIR machine vision software and firmware version numbering systems Determining my camera's firmware version Should I upgrade my camera firmware or software? 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera...
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Page 20: Blackfly S Camera Physical Interface
Contains camera information such as General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) model name, serial number and required compliance. 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. -
Page 21: Blackfly S Board-Level Physical Description
Status LED (to right of FPC connector) Status Indicator LED FPC connector Data Interface Connector Mounting holes See Mounting your Blackfly S Camera 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. -
Page 22: Blackfly S Dimensions
11.8 BFS-PGE-122S6 11.8 BFS-PGE-31S4 11.8 BFS-PGE-123S6 11.8 BFS-PGE-51S5 11.8 BFS-PGE-200S6 11.8 Blackfly S GigE Dimensional Drawing—Standard Format 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. - Page 23 Barrel Length "A" BFS-PGE-16S7 BFS-PGE-19S4 BFS-PGE-27S5 BFS-PGE-50S4 BFS-PGE-70S7 BFS-PGE-80S5 BFS-PGE-120S6 BFS-PGE-161S7 BFS-PGE-200S7 BFS-PGE-244S8 Blackfly S GigE Dimensional Drawing—Large Format 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
- Page 24 11.8 BFS-U3-122S6 11.8 BFS-U3-32S4 11.8 BFS-U3-123S6 11.8 BFS-U3-50S5 11.8 BFS-U3-200S6 11.8 Blackfly S USB3 Dimensional Drawing—Standard Format 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
- Page 25 BFS-U3-161S7 BFS-U3-27S5 BFS-U3-200S7 BFS-U3-28S5 BFS-U3-244S8 6.5 (C-mount) / BFS-U3-50S4 1.5 (CS-mount) Blackfly S USB3 Dimensional Drawing—Large Format 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
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Page 26: Keepout Layer-Board-Level Models
Areas marked in orange (front, back, and middle) are locations where components can change or move, potentially affecting hardware integration as board revisions occur. 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does... -
Page 27: Data Interface Connector
USB 3.1 Micro B Connector USB 3.1 Micro-B Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Description VBUS Power 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. -
Page 28: Data Interface Cables
The camera is backwards compatible to USB2.0, therefore, only connecting Pins 1-10 to a USB2.0 interface is sufficient for USB2.0 communication with the camera. Data Interface Cables To purchase a recommended cable from Teledyne FLIR IIS, visit the AccessoriesàCables page. -
Page 29: General Purpose Input/Output (Gpio)
6 Blackfly S Camera Physical Interface For board-level cameras— Teledyne FLIR IIS sells a number of recommended cables and FPC connectors for Blackfly S board- level cameras including: 15 cm FPC Cable—PN: ACC-01-2400 30 cm FPC Cable—PN: ACC-01-2401 FPC Cable Bulkhead Connectors Micro-B bulkhead BD—PN: ACC-02-7000 FPC Cable Bulkhead Connectors Standard A bulkhead BD—PN: ACC-02-7001... -
Page 30: Data Interface Card
In order to achieve the maximum benefits of USB3, the camera must connect to a USB3 PCIe 2.0 card. The card must be connected to the PC power supply in order to power the camera through the USB3 interface. To purchase a compatible card from Teledyne FLIR IIS, visit the AccessoriesàHost Adapter Cards page. -
Page 31: Mounting Your Blackfly S Camera
Keepout Layer—Board-level Models. Board- level models can also be mounted using the lens mount fronts. Board-level Diagram 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. -
Page 32: Camera Temperature And Heat Dissipation
Make sure the camera has enough open space around it to facilitate the free flow of air. 6.10 Lens Mounting Lenses are not included with cameras. Teledyne FLIR IIS sells a number of lenses compatible with our cameras from our Accessories àLenses page. -
Page 33: Back Flange Distance-Cased Models
For more information about the IRC filter, see Infrared Cut-Off Filters—Cased Models 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. -
Page 34: Non-Volatile Flash Memory
Related Knowledge Base Articles Removing the IR filter from a color camera Selecting a lens for your camera 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. -
Page 35: Infrared Cut-Off Filters-Cased Models
15.5 ±0.08 x 18 Dimensions ±0.08 mm ±0.08 mm Thickness 1 ±0.07 mm 1 ±0.07 mm 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. - Page 36 Related Knowledge Base Articles Removing the IR filter from a color camera 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does...
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Page 37: Sensor Shutter Type
Readout time for a line is equal to 1/Horizontal Line Frequency. 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does... - Page 38 (Any pixel) or from the start of exposure on the last line to the end of exposure on the first line (All pixels). 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc.
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Page 39: Input/Output Control
Board-level models—The camera is equipped with a 6-pin GPIO connector. The connector is a JST BM06B-NSHSS-TBT (LF)(SN), the mating connector is a JST NSHR-06V-S. 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does... - Page 40 2—Dual function pin 3—Open drain output, requires pullup resistor 4—Output low level depends on the output voltage / pullup resistor combination 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does...
- Page 41 Output High Level Brown Camera Power Ground Output Voltage 3.05 3.35 Vout Camera Power Output Output Current 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
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Page 42: Gpio Electrical Characteristics
GPIO. Warning! To avoid damage, connect the OPTO_GND pin first before applying voltage to the GPIO line. 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does... - Page 43 Opto-isolated Output Current 25 mA 3.3 V Output Current 120 mA Opto-isolated input circuit—Cased Opto-isolated output circuit—Cased 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
- Page 44 24 V 4.7 kΩ 5.2 mA Values are for reference only Non-isolated input and output circuit—Cased 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
- Page 45 7 Input/Output Control Non-isolated input and output circuit—Board-level 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
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Page 46: Input Timing Characteristics
Input Threshold Low Voltage 1.26 V Cycle Rise Time 10.8 μs Cycle Fall Time 2 μs Current 4.1 mA 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. - Page 47 Typical Positive Pulse Width 12 μs 12 μs MPPW Typical Negative Pulse Width 6 μs 6 μs MNPW 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
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Page 48: Output Timing Characteristics
Opto Isolator Delay (High to Low) 5.3 μs 5.5 μs Opto Isolator Delay (Low to High) 12.7 μs 15.2 μs 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. - Page 49 Opto Isolator Delay (High to Low) 3.9 μs 4.1 μs Opto Isolator Delay (Low to High) 26.8 μs 25.1 μs 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
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Page 50: Troubleshooting
8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Support Teledyne FLIR IIS endeavors to provide the highest level of technical support possible to you. Most support resources can be accessed through your product's Support page. Blackfly S USB3 Camera Resources and Support Blackfly S GigE Camera Resources and Support... -
Page 51: Contacting Teledyne Flir Iis
Updated GPIO electrical input/output timing tables Support for BFS-GE-16S2-BD2, BFS-PGE-23S3, BFS-U3-23S3, 14.0 November 20, 2018 BFS-U3-51S5-BD2, BFS-U3-70S7, and BFS-PGE-120S4 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information. - Page 52 31.1 November 1, 2024 Clarified GPIO Electrical Characteristics 31.2 December 12, 2024 Updated links to CAD models 12/12/2024 Teledyne FLIR IIS Blackfly S Camera ©2015-2024 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Installation Guide Inc. All rights reserved. This document does not contain export-controlled information.
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