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Installing IEEE 1394 adapter ..................30 Connecting camera to PC or laptop.................. 31 Camera interfaces .....................33 IEEE 1394a port pin assignment (DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, GUPPY)................. 36 Board level camera (GUPPY): IEEE 1394a port pin assignment ......... 37 Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
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PIKE/STINGRAY fiber infos and cautions................40 Camera I/O connectors (12 pin) order numbers and cables: STINGRAY, PIKE, MARLIN, OSCAR, DOLPHIN ........................42 Camera I/O connectors (8 pin) order numbers and cables: GUPPY......... 44 STINGRAY camera I/O connector pin assignment ............... 45 STINGRAY input description ...................
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OSCAR output block diagram ..................76 OSCAR delay ......................77 Test conditions....................77 OSCAR data........................78 OSCAR power........................ 78 DOLPHIN camera I/O connector pin assignment ..............79 DOLPHIN input description..................... 80 DOLPHIN input block diagram ..................80 DOLPHIN delay......................81 Test conditions....................81 DOLPHIN output description...................
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.
Figure 8: Example: Rear view of STINGRAY camera (2x 1394b copper) on page 33 New photos of Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Guppy, Pike, Stingray (with HIROSE and 1394 copper) in Table 6: Rear view of AVT cameras (HIROSE and 1394 copper)
Introduction • Chapter Introduction on page 7 (this chapter) gives you the document history, a manual overview and conventions used in this manual (styles and symbols). Furthermore you learn how to get more information on AVT accessories, available AVT software and the AVT Technical Manuals.
Introduction Style Function Example Italics Modes, fields Mode Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link) Table 2: Styles Symbols Note This symbol highlights important information. Caution This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to follow these instructions to avoid malfunctions. Caution-ESD This symbol highlights important ESD instructions. Only qualified personnel is allowed to install and operate compo- nents marked with this symbol.
Introduction AVT accessories Note Allied Vision Technologies offers a wide range of accessories for the use of AVT Cameras and the easy integration in already existing applications. • IEEE 1394a accessories (interface cards, hubs and repeaters, cables) • IEEE 1394b accessories (interface cards, hubs and repeaters, cables) •...
Introduction 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 refer to the Software Package Selector Guide.
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 • There are no switches or parts inside the camera that require adjustment.
Safety instructions FireWire safety instructions FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions 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.
Safety instructions Changing filters safety instructions Caution • Mount/dismount lenses and filters in a dust-free envi- ronment, and do not use compressed air (which can push dust into cameras and lenses). • Use only optical quality tissue/cloth if you must clean a lens or filter.
Safety instructions PIKE/OSCAR: changing filters safety instructions Note • Pike/Oscar models only: Changing filters is achieved by changing back focus rings with the appropriate filter already mounted. Please be advised that back focus adjustment will be necessary in order to match C-Mount distance of 17.526 mm.
Safety instructions Cautions: Connecting a camera Caution ALL CAMERAS • Do not touch the shield of the camera cable con- nected to a computer and the ground terminal of the lines at the same time. • If you are charged: before touching the shield of the camera cable, make sure to discharge first (by touching the ground terminal of the lines).
Safety instructions Safety instructions for board level cameras Note Read the Guppy Technical Manual or Stingray Technical Manual and this safety instructions before use. Abuse or misapplication of the camera may result in lim- ited warranty or cancelation of warranty. Caution-ESD Board level cameras: ESD warnings •...
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Safety instructions 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.
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 • Please read these instructions before you contact your AVT camera dealer for assistance. •...
AVT camera cleaning instructions Caution-ESD ESD warnings Image sensors are easily damaged by static discharge (ESD). • Please use anti-static gloves, clothes and materials. Also use conductive shoes. • Install a conductive mat on the floor and/or working table to prevent the generation of static electricity. Avoiding the necessity of camera cleaning When changing camera lenses please follow these procedures: •...
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.
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E9020001) and clean it on both sides using the techniques explained below. Camera type Tool to be used Description Dolphin AVT order number E9020001 Figure 3: Removing IR cut filter/protection glass using special tool (E9020001) on page 24 Oscar 1.3 mm hex key (Allen key) AVT...
AVT camera cleaning instructions Figure 3: Removing IR cut filter/protection glass using special tool (E9020001) 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.
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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.
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AVT camera cleaning instructions 6. If despite warnings you want to clean your camera with compressed air: Caution • Use an air blower/compressed air only if you are famil- iar with cleaning a camera with this instrument. • Compressed air may push dust into cameras and lenses.
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 For software/driver installation read the documentation of the AVT SoftwarePackages. If you connect an AVT camera to your PC/laptop (before software/driver installation), the following window will appear: Figure 7: Window: Found New Hardware Wizard You have two choices:...
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...
AVT cameras: installing hardware FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions 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.
AVT cameras: installing hardware Connecting camera to PC or laptop 1. Shut down your PC or laptop and turn computer power off. Caution • Do not touch the shield of the camera cable con- nected to a computer and the ground terminal of the lines at the same time.
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AVT cameras: installing hardware 3. Insert the other end of the FireWire cable into your camera. 4. Check that the camera is powered (green LED ON). Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
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. – DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN AND GUPPY provide one 1394a connector – PIKE and STINGRAY provide 2x 1394b connectors. Note For information on status LEDs see the Technical Manuals.
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Camera interfaces DOLPHIN OSCAR MARLIN HIROSE and 1x 1394a HIROSE and 1x 1394a HIROSE and 1x 1394a GUPPY PIKE STINGRAY HIROSE and 1x 1394a HIROSE and 2x 1394b HIROSE and 2x 1394b Table 6: Rear view of AVT cameras (HIROSE and 1394 copper)
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Camera interfaces PIKE fiber STINGRAY fiber HIROSE and 1x 1394b GOF, HIROSE and 1x 1394b GOF, 1x 1394b copper 1x 1394b copper GOF (marked with red line): GOF (marked with red line): 2x optical fiber on LCLC, 2x optical fiber on LCLC, dust cover off dust cover off Table 7: Rear view of AVT cameras (HIROSE and 1394b GOF/copper)
Camera interfaces IEEE 1394a port pin assignment (DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, GUPPY) The IEEE 1394a connector is designed for industrial use and has the following pin assignment as per specification: Signal Cable power Cable GND TPB- TPB+ TPA- TPA+ Figure 9: IEEE 1394a connector...
Camera interfaces Board level camera (GUPPY): IEEE 1394a port pin assignment Board level Guppies have two 1394a ports to allow daisy chaining of cameras. The IEEE 1394a pin header (2.54 mm connector: FireWire connector 1) is designed for adding a 1394a adapter cable of: e.g.
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: Signal TPB- TPB+ TPA- 6 7 8 TPA+ TPA (Reference ground) VG (GND) N.C.
Camera interfaces Board level camera (STINGRAY): IEEE 1394b port pin assignment Board level STINGRAY cameras have two 1394b ports to allow daisy chaining of cameras. They have the same pin assignment as the STINGRAY housing cameras. 13-pole connector FFC45 cable IO-AD-Board processor board interface board...
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).
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Camera interfaces IEEE 1394b connector GOF IEEE 1394b connector (2x optical fiber on LCLC) (copper) 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.
Camera interfaces Camera I/O connectors (12 pin) order numbers and cables: STINGRAY, PIKE, MARLIN, OSCAR, DOLPHIN The 12-pin camera I/O connector (STINGRAY, PIKE, MARLIN, OSCAR, DOL- PHIN) 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.
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PIKE camera I/O connector pin assignment page 52 • Chapter MARLIN camera I/O connector pin assignment on page 67 • Chapter OSCAR camera I/O connector pin assignment page 73 • Chapter DOLPHIN camera I/O connector pin assignment on page 79 Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
Camera interfaces Camera I/O connectors (8 pin) order numbers and cables: 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 The part number of the appropriate straight I/O connector is: •...
Camera interfaces STINGRAY camera I/O connector pin assignment (For board level see Chapter STINGRAY board level camera: I/O pin assignment on page 51) Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232 and External Ground for RS232 ext. power and external power External Power +8 ...
Camera interfaces STINGRAY input description STINGRAY input block diagram extern intern GPIn1 GPInX InGND Figure 17: STINGRAY input block diagram The inputs can be connected directly up to max. +24 V. If you want to use voltages from +24 V...+36 V you have to place an external resistor of 1.5 kΩ (1/10 Watt) in series with your voltage source.
Camera interfaces STINGRAY delay The cycle delay for all STINGRAY cameras is: tpdLH < 1.0 µs and tpdHL < 1.5 µs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 kΩ pull down resistor to GND. Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
Camera interfaces STINGRAY delay Optocoupler input (intern) Optocoupler output (extern) 100% pulse duration storage time delay time fall time rise time turn-off time turn-on time Model [µs] Min. shutter [µs] Stingray F-033 Stingray F-046 Stingray F-080 Stingray F-145 Stingray F-146 Stingray F-201 Figure 20: STINGRAY output switching times For all STINGRAY models:...
Camera interfaces STINGRAY data The RS232 data interface has a typical output voltage from ± 4.2 V. STINGRAY power In accordance to IEEE 1394b specification the power supply (+8 V … +36 V) should deliver a current of at least 1.5 A. Note If using daisy chain the camera has to supply further compo- nents with also 1.5 A.
Camera interfaces PIKE camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232 and External Ground for RS232 ext. power and external power External Power +8 ... +36 V DC Power supply Camera Out 4 Open emitter Camera Output 4 (GPOut4)
Camera interfaces PIKE input description (not PIKE F-505) (for PIKE F-505 see Chapter Input description of PIKE F-505 on page 55) PIKE input block diagram extern intern GPIn1 GPInX InGND Figure 23: PIKE input block diagram The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V. If a higher voltage is used, an external resistor must be placed in series.
Camera interfaces Parameter Value Initial on-current 5 mA Flux voltage of the LED (@ 10 mA) 1.5 V Maximum off-current 0.25 mA Maximum input current 15 mA Table 13: PIKE: input parameters PIKE delay The cycle delay for all PIKE cameras (except PIKE F-505) is: tpdLH <...
Camera interfaces Input description of PIKE F-505 PIKE F-505 has a different input wiring compared to the other PIKE models. The Inputs of PIKE F-505 are the same as the inputs of STINGRAY. PIKE F-505 input block diagram extern intern GPIn1 GPInX InGND...
Camera interfaces PIKE F-505 delay The cycle delay for the PIKE F-505 is: tpdLH < 2.2 µs and tpdHL < 2.8 µs Pike F-505 test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 kΩ pull down resistor to GND. Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
Camera interfaces PIKE delay Optocoupler input (intern) Optocoupler output (extern) 100% pulse duration storage time delay time fall time rise time turn-off time turn-on time Model [µs] Min. shutter [µs] Pike F-032 Pike F-100 Pike F-145 (15 fps) Pike F-145 (30 fps) Pike F-210 Pike F-421 Pike F-505...
Camera interfaces PIKE data The RS232 data interface has a typical output voltage from ± 4.2 V. PIKE power In accordance to IEEE 1394b specification the power supply (+8 V…+36 V) should deliver a current of at least 1.5 A. Note If using daisy chain the camera has to supply further compo- nents with also 1.5 A.
Camera interfaces GUPPY camera I/O connector pin assignment GUPPY (housing) Pin Signal Direction Level Description Camera Out 1 (high) = 2.4 V...5 V Camera Output 1 (GPOut1) (low) = 0 V...0.4 V default: IntEna Camera Out 2 (high) = 2.4 V...5 V Camera Output 2 (GPOut2) (low) = 0 V...0.4 V...
Camera interfaces GUPPY (board level) The following diagram shows the I/O pin header (2.54 mm connector) of a board level camera as viewed in pin direction: Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232, GPIOs External Ground for RS232, and ext.
Camera interfaces GUPPY input description GUPPY (housing) input block diagram (For board level see Chapter STINGRAY board level camera: I/O pin assignment on page 51) extern intern GPIn1 Figure 30: GUPPY (housing) input block diagram The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V. If a higher voltage is used, an external resistor must be placed in series.
Camera interfaces GUPPY delay The cycle delay for all GUPPY cameras is: tpdLH < 3.0 µs and tpdHL < 1.5 µs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 kΩ pull down resistor to GND and a 22 kΩ...
Camera interfaces GUPPY delay 100% pulse duration storage time delay time fall time rise time turn-off time turn-on time Model [µs] Min. shutter [µs] Guppy F-025 Guppy F-029 Guppy F-033 Guppy F-036 Guppy F-038 Guppy F-044 Guppy F-046 Guppy F-080 Guppy F-146 Figure 33: GUPPY: output switching times For all GUPPY models:...
Camera interfaces GUPPY (board level) IO block diagram extern intern GPInOut1 GPInOutx Figure 34: GUPPY (board level) input block diagram The GPIOs of the board level GUPPY have the same electrical characteristics as the GPIOs of the standard (housing) GUPPY. GUPPY data The RS232 data interface has a typical output voltage from ±...
Camera interfaces MARLIN camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232 and External ground for RS232 ext. power and external power External Power +8 ... +36 V DC Power supply (CCD models only) Camera In 1 (high) = 2 V...U Camera Input 1...
Camera interfaces MARLIN input description MARLIN input block diagram extern intern GPIn1 GPInX InGND Figure 36: MARLIN: input block diagram The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V. If a higher voltage is used, an external resistor must be placed in series. Caution MARLIN Voltages above +36 V may damage the camera.
Camera interfaces Parameter Value Maximum off-current 0.25 mA Maximum input current 15 mA Table 17: MARLIN: input parameters MARLIN delay The cycle delay for all MARLIN cameras is: tpdLH < 1 µs and tpdHL < 1 µs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 kΩ pull down resistor to GND. Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
Camera interfaces MARLIN delay Optocoupler input (intern) Optocoupler output (extern) 100% pulse duration storage time delay time fall time rise time turn-off time turn-on time Model [µs] Min. shutter [µs] Marlin F-033 Marlin F-046 Marlin F-080 Marlin F-080 (30 fps) Marlin F-131 Marlin F-145 Marlin F-146...
Camera interfaces MARLIN data The RS232 data interface has a typical output voltage from ± 4.2 V. MARLIN power In accordance to IEEE 1394a specification the power supply (+8 V ... +36 V) should deliver a current of at least 1.5 A. Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
Camera interfaces OSCAR camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232 and External ground for RS232 ext. power and external power External Power +8 ... +36 V DC Power supply Camera In 1 (high) = 2 V...U Camera Input 1 inVCC...
Camera interfaces OSCAR input description OSCAR input block diagram extern intern GPIn1 GPInX InGND Figure 41: OSCAR: input block diagram The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V. If a higher voltage is used, an external resistor must be placed in series. Caution OSCAR Voltages above +36 V may damage the camera.
Camera interfaces Parameter Value Maximum off-current 0.25 mA Maximum input current 15 mA Table 19: OSCAR: input parameters OSCAR delay The cycle delay for all OSCAR cameras is: tpdLH < 1 µs and tpdHL < 1 µs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 kΩ pull down resistor to GND. Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
Camera interfaces OSCAR output description OSCAR output block diagram intern extern OutVCC GPOut1 GPOutX Figure 42: OSCAR: output block diagram Caution OSCAR • Max. 200 mA per output • OutVCC > 36 V may damage the camera. OutVCC Resistor value 1 kΩ...
Camera interfaces OSCAR delay Optocoupler input (intern) Optocoupler output (extern) 100% pulse duration storage time delay time fall time rise time turn-off time turn-on time Model [µs] Min. shutter [µs] Oscar F-320 Oscar F-510 Oscar F-810 Figure 44: MARLIN: output switching times For all OSCAR models: ≈...
Camera interfaces OSCAR data The RS232 data interface has a typical output voltage from ± 4.2 V. OSCAR power In accordance to IEEE 1394a specification the power supply (+8 V ... +36 V) should deliver a current of at least 1.5 A. Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
12 V 0.82 kΩ 24 V 2.2 kΩ 36 V 3.3 kΩ Table 20: DOLPHIN: external resistors for voltages higher than 5 V Parameter Value Initial on-current 5 mA Flux voltage of the LED (@ 10 mA) 1.5 V Table 21: DOLPHIN: input parameters Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
15 mA Table 21: DOLPHIN: input parameters DOLPHIN delay The cycle delay for all DOLPHIN cameras is: tpdLH < 2.0 µs and tpdHL < 2.0 µs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 kΩ pull down resistor to GND.
• Max. 200 mA per output • OutVCC > 36 V may damage the camera. OutVCC Resistor value 1 kΩ ∼ 5 mA load 12 V 2.4 kΩ recommended 24 V 4.7 kΩ Figure 48: DOLPHIN: OutVCC and external resistor Hardware Installation Guide V2.2.0...
Camera interfaces DOLPHIN data The RS232 data interface has a typical output voltage from ± 4.2 V. DOLPHIN power In accordance to IEEE 1394a specification the power supply (+8 V ... +36 V) should deliver a current of at least 1.5 A.
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 V2.2.0...
Index Index installing IEEE 1394 adapter ......30 Cable GND..........36 IntEna......45 camera rear view........... 33 camera interfaces........33 common GND latching connectors......36 inputs......45 Legal notice ..........2 common vcc outputs......45 operating system FirePackage ........30 document history........
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