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AVT Cameras
Hardware Installation Guide
V2.0.0
31 March 2008
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany

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  • Page 1 AVT Cameras Hardware Installation Guide V2.0.0 31 March 2008 Allied Vision Technologies GmbH Taschenweg 2a D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany...

  • Page 2: Legal Notice

    Legal notice For customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential envi- ronment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contacting Allied Vision Technologies Introduction ... 6 Document history ... 6 Manual overview... 6 Conventions used in this manual... 7 Styles ... 7 Symbols ... 8 More information... 8 AVT accessories... 8 AVT software ... 9 AVT Technical Manuals ... 10 Safety instructions ...11 General safety instructions...
  • Page 4 Camera interfaces ...32 IEEE 1394a port pin assignment (DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, GUPPY)... 35 Board level camera: IEEE 1394a port pin assignment ... 36 IEEE 1394b port pin assignment (PIKE, STINGRAY) ... 37 PIKE/STINGRAY fiber infos and cautions... 38 Camera I/O pin assignment (8 pin) (GUPPY) ... 40 Board level camera (Guppy): I/O pin assignment...

  • Page 5: Contacting Allied Vision Technologies

    Contacting Allied Vision Technologies Contacting Allied Vision Technologies Info • Technical information: support@alliedvisiontec.com phone (for Germany): +49 (0)36428 677-270 phone (for USA): +1 978-225-2030 outside Germany/USA: Please check the link for your local dealer. http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/partner.html • Ordering and commercial information: customer-care@alliedvisiontec.com phone (for Germany): +49 (0)36428 677-230 phone (for USA): +1 978-225-2030...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction This Hardware Installation Guide describes the hardware installation proce- dures for all 1394 AVT cameras (Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Guppy, Pike, Stingray). The Hardware Installation Guide answers questions about putting AVT cam- eras into operation, about safety warnings, pin assignments on I/O connec- tors and 1394a/b connectors.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Introduction – Follow all safety instructions, especially the cautions when con- – Take special care when operating board level cameras (Caution- • Chapter ware installation procedures. In this chapter you get links to the AVT website (accessories) and you learn how to get more information on installing software.

  • Page 8: Symbols

    Introduction Symbols Note Caution Caution-ESD More information In this chapter you get more information on AVT accessories, available AVT software and the AVT Technical Manuals. AVT accessories Note This symbol highlights important information. This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to follow these instructions to avoid malfunctions.

  • Page 9: Avt Software

    Introduction AVT software Note For more information on accessories go to: www.alliedvisiontec.com/avt-products/accessories.html To order accessories online visit the AVT web shop at: http://shop.avt-cameras.com/avtshop.html AVT cameras are compliant to IIDC V1.30/V1.31. Moreover AVT cameras offer many more functions than specified in the IIDC V1.30/V1.31: so-called AVT SmartFeatures.

  • Page 10: Avt Technical Manuals

    Introduction AVT Technical Manuals Note In addition to the AVT Software Packages Allied Vision Tech- nologies offers special Integration Packages to integrate AVT cameras into any third-party vision software that sup- ports the IIDC standard. For more information read the Software Package Selector Guide.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions This chapter describes safety instructions/cautions valid for all AVT camera families and special safety instructions/cautions depending on the camera family/model used. General safety instructions Note Note • There are no switches or parts inside the camera that require adjustment.

  • Page 12: Firewire Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions FireWire safety instructions FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions Caution Changing filters safety instructions Caution Hot-plug precautions • Although FireWire devices can theoretically be hot- plugged without powering down equipment, we strongly recommend turning the computer power off, before connecting a digital camera to it via a FireWire cable.

  • Page 13: Guppy: Changing Filters Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions GUPPY: changing filters safety instructions Old CS-/C-Mounting CS-Mount models have the filter or protection glass mounted directly in front of the sensor. Tak- ing out the filter or protection glass is not possi- ble at customer site. Ask your dealer for a camera with the respective filter already installed.

  • Page 14: Marlin: Changing Filters Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions MARLIN: changing filters safety instructions Note Cautions: Connecting a camera Caution • For certain applications it may be recommended to take out the filter by means of a special tool which can be ordered from AVT under the following number: E9020001.

  • Page 15: Pike/Stingray Gof Connectors

    Safety instructions PIKE/STINGRAY GOF connectors Caution PIKE/STINGRAY voltages The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V. If a higher voltage is used, an external resistor must be placed in series. Use at +12 V a 820 Ω resistor and at +24 V a 2.2 kΩ...

  • Page 16: Marlin/Oscar Voltages

    Safety instructions = 5 V Input signal > 5 V External resistor (outside camera) See warning above Caution MARLIN/OSCAR voltages The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V. If a higher voltage is used, an external resistor must be placed in series. Use @+12 V a 820 Ω and @+24 V a 2.2 kΩ...
  • Page 17 Safety instructions Caution Voltages above +45 V may damage the optical coupler. Hardware Installation Guide V2.0.0...

  • Page 18: Safety Instructions For Board Level Cameras

    Safety instructions Safety instructions for board level cameras Note Caution-ESD Read the Guppy Technical Manual and this safety instruc- tions before use. Abuse or misapplication of the camera may result in lim- ited warranty or cancelation of warranty. Board level cameras: ESD warnings •...
  • Page 19 Safety instructions Caution Caution Caution Board level cameras: General Warnings • Be sure that all power to your board level cameras is switched off, before mounting the sensor board or mak- ing connections to the camera. • Do not connect or disconnect any cables during an elec- trical storm.

  • Page 20: Avt Camera Cleaning Instructions

    AVT camera cleaning instructions AVT camera cleaning instructions This section describes safety instructions/cautions valid for all AVT camera families in case of cleaning lenses, optical filters/protection glass or sensors. Note Warranty Caution Caution • Please read these instructions before you contact your AVT camera dealer for assistance.

  • Page 21: Avoiding The Necessity Of Camera Cleaning

    AVT camera cleaning instructions Caution-ESD Avoiding the necessity of camera cleaning When changing camera lenses please follow these procedures: • Simply hold the camera with the C-mount opening towards the floor, when removing the dust-cap or changing the lens: Figure 2: Hold camera like this while changing the lens/removing the dust cap of a camera •...

  • Page 22: Is It An Impurity? - Identifying Impurities

    AVT camera cleaning instructions Is it an impurity? – Identifying impurities If you observe any image artefacts in your video preview of your AVT camera you may have impurities either on the lens, filter/protection glass or, theo- retically on the sensor protection glass, although every AVT camera gets cleaned prior to sealing and shipment.
  • Page 23 AVT camera cleaning instructions under the following number: E9020001) and clean it on both sides using the techniques explained below. Camera type Tool to be used Dolphin AVT order number E9020001 Oscar 1.3 mm hex key (Allen key) AVT order number K 9020411 Marlin AVT order number E9020001 Guppy...

  • Page 24: Cleaning Instructions

    AVT camera cleaning instructions Figure 4: Removing IR cut filter/protection glass using special tool (E902001) 3. If the impurity is neither on the lens nor the IR cut filter/protection glass, it is probably on the sensor. Cleaning Instructions Perform all cleaning operations (lenses, filter/protection glass, sensor in a dust-free clean-room.
  • Page 25 AVT camera cleaning instructions The cotton or lens tissue should be moist, but not dripping. Please hold the camera away from your body to avoid falling particles like flakes from skin on the sensor. Hold the camera sensor diagonally upwards. 3.
  • Page 26 AVT camera cleaning instructions 6. If despite warnings you want to clean your camera with compressed air: Caution 7. Please gently blow the impurities off with dust-filtered, oil-free air (< 1 bar). Using ionized air will help to remove any dirt stuck to the optical component because of static electricity.

  • Page 27: Avt Cameras: Installing Hardware

    AVT cameras: installing hardware AVT cameras: installing hardware This chapter describes the hardware installation of 1394a/b AVT cameras, 1394 adapters (PC or laptop) and the necessary cabling. Note If you connect an AVT camera to your PC/laptop (before software/driver installation), the following window will appear: Figure 8: Window: Found New Hardware Wizard You have two choices: •...

  • Page 28: Hardware Conditions

    AVT cameras: installing hardware Hardware conditions • AVT IEEE 1394a or 1394b camera (1394a: Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Guppy; 1394b: Pike, Stingray) with corresponding lens • 1394 cable (4.5 m) • PC or laptop with built-in IEEE 1394 interface • IEEE 1394 adapter (OHCI) card for PCI bus or PCI Express bus or PC card or ExpressCard with IEEE 1394 port(s) Note AVT offers a wide range of IEEE 1394 adapters, both 1394a or...

  • Page 29: Firewire Hot-Plug And Screw-Lock Precautions

    AVT cameras: installing hardware FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions Caution FireWire cable Description FireWire cable -2x Interlock IEEE 1394a; (2x Interlock) 4.5 m with Ferrites, for Marlin / Oscar / Guppy FireWire cable -2x Interlock IEEE 1394a; (2x Interlock) 10 m with Ferrites, for Marlin / Oscar / Guppy FireWire cable -2x Interlock IEEE 1394a;...

  • Page 30: Overview Hardware Installation

    AVT cameras: installing hardware FireWire cable Description FireWire cable -1x Interlock IEEE 1394a; (1x Interlock) 10 m, for Marlin / Oscar / Guppy Cable 0.5 m 9 pin - 6 pin, IEEE 1394b/a; 9 pin (screw lock)/6 pin (latch), 0.5 m K1200198 industrial Cable 4.5 m 9 pin - 6 pin, IEEE 1394b/a;...

  • Page 31: Connecting Camera To Pc Or Laptop

    AVT cameras: installing hardware Connecting camera to PC or laptop 1. Shut down your PC or laptop and turn computer power off. Caution Caution 2. Insert one end of the FireWire cable into your 1394 adapter or 1394 PC card. 3.

  • Page 32: Camera Interfaces

    Camera interfaces Camera interfaces Each AVT camera has the following interfaces: • The 12-pin camera I/O connector (Guppy: 8-pin) provides different con- trol inputs and output lines. • One or two IEEE 1394a or 1394b connectors with screw lock mechanism provide access to the IEEE 1394 bus and thus makes it possible to con- trol the camera and output frames.
  • Page 33 Camera interfaces DOLPHIN HIROSE and 1x 1394a GUPPY HIROSE and 1x 1394a Table 6: Rear view of AVT cameras (HIROSE and 1394 copper) OSCAR HIROSE and 1x 1394a PIKE HIROSE and 2x 1394b MARLIN HIROSE and 1x 1394a STINGRAY HIROSE and 2x 1394b Hardware Installation Guide V2.0.0...
  • Page 34 Camera interfaces PIKE fiber STINGRAY fiber [tbd] HIROSE and 1x 1394b GOF, 1x 1394b copper Table 7: Rear view of AVT cameras (HIROSE and 1394b GOF/copper) Hardware Installation Guide V2.0.0...

  • Page 35: Ieee 1394A Port Pin Assignment (Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Guppy)

    Camera interfaces IEEE 1394a port pin assignment (DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, GUPPY) The IEEE 1394a plug is designed for industrial use and has the following pin assignment as per specification: Note Figure 10: IEEE 1394a connector Cables with latching connectors on one or both sides can be used and are available with various lengths of 4.5 m or up to 17.5 m.

  • Page 36: Board Level Camera: Ieee 1394A Port Pin Assignment

    Camera interfaces Board level camera: IEEE 1394a port pin assignment Board level Guppies have two 1394a ports to allow daisy chaining of cameras. The second IEEE 1394a pin header (2.54 mm connector) is designed for add- ing a 1394a adapter cable of e.g the following supplier: http://www.frontx.com/ IEEE 1394 6 PIN - PANEL F TO 2X5 F (AVT#: K1200155) It has the following pin assignment:...

  • Page 37: Ieee 1394B Port Pin Assignment (Pike, Stingray)

    Camera interfaces IEEE 1394b port pin assignment (PIKE, STINGRAY) The IEEE 1394b connector is designed for industrial use and has the following pin assignment as per specification: 6 7 8 Note Figure 12: IEEE 1394b connector • Both IEEE 1394b connectors with screw lock mecha- nism provide access to the IEEE 1394 bus and thus makes it possible to control the camera and output frames.

  • Page 38: Pike/Stingray Fiber Infos And Cautions

    Camera interfaces PIKE/STINGRAY fiber infos and cautions All PIKE and STINGRAY cameras are also available as fiber version with 1 x GOF connector and 1x copper connector. The GOF connector is of the following type: 2 x optical fiber on LCLC The GOF transmission uses MMF (multi-mode fiber at 850 nm).
  • Page 39 Camera interfaces IEEE 1394b connector GOF (2x optical fiber on LCLC) Figure 15: Rear view of PIKE camera (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) (STINGRAY similar) Caution Special warning for all PIKE/STINGRAY models with GOF connectors: GOF connectors are very sensitive. Any dust or dirt may cause damage.

  • Page 40: Camera I/O Pin Assignment (8 Pin) (Guppy)

    Camera interfaces Camera I/O pin assignment (8 pin) (GUPPY) The 8-pin camera I/O connector (only Guppy cameras) is designed for indus- trial use. It provides: • access to the inputs and outputs on the camera • a serial interface Note Figure 16: Camera I/O connector pin assignment (GUPPY) The part number of the appropriate straight I/O connector is: •...

  • Page 41: Board Level Camera (Guppy): I/O Pin Assignment

    Camera interfaces Board level camera (Guppy): I/O pin assignment The following diagram shows the I/O pin header (2.54 mm connector) of a board level camera as viewed in pin direction: Figure 17: Board level camera: I/O pin assignment (view on pins) Signal Direction ExtPower...

  • Page 42: Camera I/O Connector Pin Assignment (12 Pin): Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Pike, Stingray

    Camera interfaces Camera I/O connector pin assignment (12 pin): DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, PIKE, STINGRAY The 12-pin camera I/O connector (DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, PIKE, STINGRAY) is also designed for industrial use and, in addition to providing access to the inputs and outputs on the camera, it also provides a serial interface for e.g.

  • Page 43: Dolphin Family

    Camera interfaces Order text I/O cable 12-pin HIROSE female to open end I/O cable 12-pin HIROSE female to open end Note DOLPHIN family Figure 18: Camera I/O connector pin assignment Table 11: Order numbers: trigger and I/O cables The following diagrams show the pinning of the I/O connec- tors as viewed in pin direction.

  • Page 44: Oscar And Marlin Family

    Camera interfaces OSCAR and MARLIN family Figure 19: Camera I/O connector pin assignment Signal External GND Power IN (MARLIN: CCD models only) GPInput 1 (default trigger) GP Output 1 (default IntEna) GPInput GND RS232 RxD RS232 TxD OutVCC GPInput 2 GPOutput 2 GND for RS232 and ext.

  • Page 45: Pike And Stingray Family

    Camera interfaces PIKE and STINGRAY family Pin Signal External GND ExtPower CameraOut4 CameraIn1 CameraOut3 CameraOut1 CameraIn GND RxD_RS232 TxD_RS232 10 CameraOutPower In 11 CameraIn2 12 CameraOut2 Figure 20: Camera I/O connector pin assignment Note Note Direction Level GND for RS232 and ext.

  • Page 46: Operating The Camera (Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Guppy, Pike, Stingray)

    Camera interfaces Operating the camera (DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, GUPPY, PIKE, STINGRAY) DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, PIKE, STINGRAY Power for the camera is supplied either via the FireWire™ bus or the camera I/O connector's pin 2 (MARLIN: CCD models only). GUPPY Power for the camera is supplied either via the FireWire™ bus or the camera I/O connector’s pin 7.

  • Page 47: Inputs (Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Guppy, Pike, Stingray)

    Camera interfaces Caution Inputs (DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, GUPPY, PIKE, STINGRAY) All inputs have been implemented as shown in the diagrams below. Figure 21: Input schematics (DOLPHIN) Figure 22: Input schematics (OSCAR, MARLIN) GUPPY The GUPPY outputs are not short-circuit-proof. If there occurs a short-circuit at the outputs, the output driver will be damaged.
  • Page 48 Camera interfaces GPIn1 InGND extern intern GPIn1 InGND Figure 24: Input schematics (STINGRAY) Flux voltage from LED type 1.2 V at 20 mA Initial on-current Max. off-current Max. input current Max. input frequency Min. pulse width Table 13: Input characteristics: Flux voltage (DOLPHIN) +3.3 V HCPL-063L Figure 23: Input schematics (PIKE)
  • Page 49 Camera interfaces Flux voltage from LED type 1.5 V at 10 mA Initial on-current Max. off-current Max. input current Min. pulse width Table 14: Input characteristics: Flux voltage (OSCAR, MARLIN, PIKE) Cycle delay of the optical coupler tpdLH tpdHL Table 15: Input characteristics: Cycle delay (OSCAR, MARLIN, PIKE) Absolute maximum ratings Input voltage...
  • Page 50 Camera interfaces DOLPHIN The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V. If higher voltage is used a resis- tor will have to be switched in series: at +12 V use a 470 Ω resistor, at +24 V use a 1.2 kΩ resistor. (DOLPHIN) Caution OSCAR The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V.
  • Page 51 Camera interfaces = 5 V Input signal > 5 V External resistor (outside camera) See warning above Figure 25: Input block diagram (GUPPY) PIKE The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V. If a higher voltage is used, an external resistor must be placed in series.

  • Page 52: Triggers

    Camera interfaces Figure 26: Input Ground (InGND) (Pin no. 7 from camera I/O connector) (PIKE) Figure 27: Input Ground (InGND) (Pin no. 7 from camera I/O connector) (STINGRAY) Triggers ALL CAMERAS The following note is valid for all cameras: Note 390R In1 –...

  • Page 53: Outputs Dolphin

    Camera interfaces Outputs DOLPHIN The DOLPHIN cameras have 3 inverted outputs with open collectors. These are shown with external wiring in the following diagram: Figure 28: Output schematics with external resistor R (DOLPHIN) Parameter Collector voltage Emitter collector voltage OutVCC 12 V 24 V Figure 30: OutVCC (DOLPHIN)
  • Page 54 Camera interfaces Note Note DOLPHIN • Voltage above +45 V may damage the circuit. • Depending on the voltage applied at OutVCC and the type of input which you want to drive, it may be neces- sary to switch an external resistor in series. Figure 28: Output schematics with external resistor R (DOLPHIN) on page 53.

  • Page 55: Outputs Oscar/Marlin

    Camera interfaces Outputs OSCAR/MARLIN The OSCAR and MARLIN cameras have 2 non-inverting outputs with open emitters. These are shown in the following diagram: Figure 31: Output schematics with external resistor R (OSCAR/MARLIN) Parameter Emitter current Emitter collector voltage OutVCC 12 V Figure 33: OutVCC (OSCAR/MARLIN) Note Note...

  • Page 56: Outputs Guppy

    Camera interfaces Outputs GUPPY The standard Guppy cameras have 3 inverting outputs. Outputs Output voltage Output current Note Operating conditions 0 ... 5.5 V Max. ± 20 mA Table 19: Output parameters (GUPPY) For information on output features (IntEna, Fval, Busy) and configuration via registers see Technical Manuals.

  • Page 57: Outputs Pike

    Camera interfaces Outputs PIKE The PIKE cameras have 4 non-inverting outputs with open emitters. These are shown in the following diagram: PIKE Figure 34: Output schematics with external resistors R (pin no. from camera I/O connector) (PIKE) Parameter Collector emitter voltage Emitter collector voltage Emitter current Collector current...
  • Page 58 Camera interfaces OutVCC 12 V 24 V Note Figure 37: Output schematics: switching times (PIKE) Note Resistor value 1 kΩ 2.4 kΩ 4.7 kΩ Figure 36: OutVCC (PIKE) PIKE • Voltage above +45 V may damage the optical coupler. • The output connection is different to the AVT Dolphin series to achieve higher output swing.

  • Page 59: Outputs Stingray

    Camera interfaces Outputs STINGRAY The STINGRAY cameras have 4 non-inverting outputs with open emitters. These are shown in the following diagram: STINGRAY Figure 38: Output schematics with external resistors R (pin no. from camera I/O connector) Parameter Collector emitter voltage Emitter collector voltage Collector current Collector power dissipation...
  • Page 60 Camera interfaces OutVCC 12 V 24 V Note Figure 41: Output schematics: switching times (STINGRAY) Note Resistor value 1 kΩ ≈ 5 mA load 2.4 kΩ 4.7 kΩ Figure 40: OutVCC (STINGRAY) STINGRAY • Voltage above +30 V may damage the optical coupler.

  • Page 61: Firmware Update

    Firmware update Firmware update Firmware updates can be carried out without opening the camera. Note For further information: • Read the application note: How to update Guppy/ Pike/Stingray firmware at AVT website or • Contact your local dealer. Hardware Installation Guide V2.0.0...

  • Page 62: Index

    Index Index Cable GND... 35 camera I/O pinning ... 41 operating ... 46 rear view... 32 camera interfaces... 32 common GND inputs... 43 common vcc outputs... 43 Cycle delay input characteristics ... 49 optical coupler... 49 cycle delay input characteristics ... 49 optical coupler...
  • Page 63 Index Open emitter ... 43 operating camera... 46 operating system FirePackage ... 30 optical coupler cycle delay ... 49 optical filter... 11 outputs ... 40 common vcc ... 43 general ... 46 non-inverting ... 55 OutVCC ... 44 overview FirePackage ... 30 Power IEEE 1394b...

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