Firefly MV IEEE-1394a Digital Camera Getting Started Manual

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FIREFLY MV SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
Image Sensor Type
Shutter Type
Image Sensor Model
Maximum Resolution
Pixel Size
Analog-to-Digital Converter
Video Data Output
Image Data Formats Y8, Y16 (monochrome), 8-bit and 16-bit raw Bayer data (color models)
Digital Interface
Transfer Rates
Maximum Frame Rate
Partial Image Modes
7-pin JST GPIO connector, 4 pins for trigger and strobe, 1 pin +3.3 V, 1 Vext pin for
General Purpose I/O Ports
Gain Control
Shutter Speed
Gamma
Synchronization
External Trigger Modes
Power Requirements
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Mass
Camera Specifi cations
Memory Storage
Lens Mount CS-mount (5mm C-mount adapter included) • M12 microlense mount
Compliance
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
1
Using standard non-Format_7 video formats and modes operating at 30 FPS and 60 FPS only.

IMAGE ACQUISITION

Global Shutter Photodiode pixels with simultaneous integration and readout
Near-IR Performance Enhanced performance provides NIR QE greater than 35%
Auto Exposure Control Ensures optimal auto settings of shutter and gain for each image
Fast Frame Rates Faster standard frame rates up to 60 FPS
Partial Image Modes Format_7 modes for fast frame rates and higher signal-to-noise
Multiple Trigger Modes Standard external trigger mode, skip frames mode
Gain and Brightness Adjust gain and black clamp via a 10-bit A/D converter

IMAGE PROCESSING

ADC On-Chip 10-bit linear or 12-bit to 10-bit companding mode via Gamma
Image Flip Horizontal image fl ipping (mirror image)
Embedded Image Info Pixels contain image timestamp (1394 cycle time)

CAMERA AND DEVICE CONTROL

Memory Channels Non-volatile storage of camera default power-up settings
Strobe Output Strobe output with confi gurable delay and duration
Absolute Value Controls Shutter and gain reported in real-world units (seconds and dB)
Broadcast Properties Camera responds to broadcast register writes on the same bus
Camera Upgrades Firmware upgradeable in fi eld via IEEE-1394 interface.

STATUS LED

Steady on Receiving power and successful camera initialization
Steady on and very bright Acquiring / transmitting images
Flashing bright, then brighter Camera registers being accessed (no image acquisition)
Camera fi rmware updated (requires power cycle),
Steady or slow fl ashing on and off
or possible camera problem

CAMERA INTERFACE

IEEE-1394 Connector
Firefl y ® MV
The has a standard 6-pin IEEE-1394 connector that is used for data transmission, camera control and
powering the camera.
Cables
The maximum 1394 cable length between any 1394 node (e.g. camera to PCI card, card to hub, etc.) is 4.5m, as
specifi ed by the IEEE-1394 standard. Use standard, shielded twisted pair copper cables.
General Purpose I/O Connector
The Firefl y MV has a 7-pin GPIO connector on the back of the case. The connector is made by JST (Mfg P/N:
BM07B-SRSS-TB). The Development Kit contents include a pre-wired female connector (Point Grey P/N: ACC-01-
3002); refer to the diagram below for wire color-coding. Additional female connectors (JST Mfg
P/N: SHR-07V-S-B) can be purchased from Digikey (P/N: 455-1382-ND).
Diagram Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Pre-wired GPIO cable
To confi gure the GPIO pins, consult the "General Purpose Input / Output"
section of the PGR IEEE-1394 Digital Camera Register Reference.
The Firefl y MV GPIO pins are TTL 3.3V pins. Inputs can be confi gured to accept external trigger signals. When
confi gured as inputs, the pins are internally pulled high using weak pull-up resistors to allow easy triggering of the
camera by simply shorting the pin to ground (GND). Inputs can also be directly driven from a 3.3V or 5V logic
output. The inputs are protected from both over and under voltage. It is recommended, however, that they only be
connected to 5V or 3.3V digital logic signals. Outputs can be confi gured to send an output signal or strobe pulse.
When confi gured as outputs, each line can sink 10mA of current.

STANDARD IMAGE FORMATS

Mode Description
1.875
640x480 Y8 (8bpp)
640x480 Y16 (16bpp)

PARTIAL IMAGE FORMATS (FORMAT_7)

Mode Pixel Format Size
0 Mono8 (8bpp) 752x480
0 Mono8 (8bpp) 320x240
0 Mono8 (8bpp) 160x120
1 Mono8 (8bpp) 320x240
2 Mono8 (8bpp) 640x240
*Black and white output only. Color data is removed due to pixel binning.
FFMV-03MTM/C (BW or Color)
1/3" progressive scan CMOS
Global shutter using Micron TrueSNAP™ technology
Micron MT9V022
752 (H) x 480 (V)
6.0 μm x 6.0 μm
On-chip 10-bit ADC
8 and 16-bit digital data
6-pin IEEE 1394a for camera control, video data, power
400 Mb/s
752x480 at 61 FPS • 320x240 at 112 FPS (region of interest)
320x240 at 122 FPS (2 x 2 pixel binning)
pixel binning and region of interest modes via Format_7
external power
automatic / manual, 0 dB to 12 dB
automatic / manual, 0.12 ms to 512 ms
0 to 1 (enables 12-bit to 10-bit companding)
via external trigger, software
trigger (on same bus only), or free-running
IIDC v1.31 Trigger Modes 0 and 3
8 to 30 V via IEEE-1394, less than one (1) Watt
24.4 x 44 x 34 mm
37 g (including tripod adapter)
IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specifi cation v1.31
three memory channels for user confi gurable power-up settings
CE, FCC Class B, RoHS
0° to 45°C
-30° to 60°C
Function Description
Vext Power camera externally
+3.3V Power external circuitry up to a total of 150mA
IO0 Input / Output (Default Trigger_Src)
IO1 Input / Output
IO2 Input / Output / RS232 Transmit (TX)
IO3 Input / Output / RS232 Receive (RX)
GND
Frames Per Second
3.75 7.5 15 30
• • •
• • •
FPS Description
61 Region of interest (ROI)
112 Region of interest (ROI)
190 Region of interest (ROI)
122* 2x2 pixel binning
122* 1x2 pixel binning
1
2
2
For qualifi ed OEMs
April 2011
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
1.7
20.0
10.0
SPECTRAL RESPONSE (QE)
60 12-BIT TO 10-BIT COMPANDING
• A gamma value of 0 yields a linear response; a value of 1 puts the camera into 12-bit to 10-bit mode. This
mode allows higher ADC resolution (12 bits) for low-level signals (shadow details) and lower ADC resolution
(9 bits) for high-level signals (highlight details).

Getting Started

Firefl y ® MV
IEEE-1394a Digital Camera
The following items are included with your Firefl y MV
Development Accessory Kit
• 2 meter, 6-pin to 6-pin, ultra-thin IEEE-1394 cable
• IEEE-1394 OHCI PCI Host Adapter 3 port-400 Mbps card
• Male GPIO connector pre-wired for quick and easy access
• FlyCapture ® SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
44.0
0.3 18.9
1394A CONNECTOR
LENS MOUNT
SIDE VIEW
40.0
36.7
22.0
2.1 THRU
PCB MOUNTING HOLES
IMAGE SENSOR
2.1 THRU
LENS HOLDER MOUNTING HOLES
4x HOLES FOR M2 THREAD FORMING SCREW
20.0
FRONT VIEW
FFMV-03MT / FMVU-03MT
44.0
33.5
22.0
6.8
1394a CONNECTOR STATUS LED GPIO CO
12.6
12.6 18.9 0.3
LENS MOU
4x HOLES FOR M2 THREAD FORMING S
22.0