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These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where mal- function of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Allied Vision Technologies customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Allied for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.
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Board level camera (Stingray): IEEE 1394b port pin assignment ......... 43 Pike/Stingray fiber infos and cautions ................44 Camera I/O connectors (12 pin) order numbers and cables: Guppy PRO, Stingray, Pike, Marlin, Oscar . Camera I/O connectors (8 pin) order numbers and cables: Guppy ..........47 Stingray camera interfaces ....................
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Marlin delay ......................80 Marlin data......................80 Marlin power......................80 Oscar camera interfaces....................81 Oscar camera I/O connector pin assignment ..............81 Oscar input description ....................82 Oscar input block diagram ..................82 Oscar delay and minimum pulse width ..............83 Oscar output description ....................
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Introduction Introduction This 1394 Installation Manual describes the hardware installation procedures for the following 1394 Allied Vision cameras: Oscar, Marlin, Guppy, Pike, Stingray and Guppy PRO. The 1394 Installation Manual answers questions about putting Allied Vision cameras into operation, about safety warnings, pin assignments on I/O connec- tors and 1394a/b connectors.
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Vision 1394 cameras (HIROSE and 1394 copper) on page 39 New photos Pike fiber and Stingray fiber (with HIROSE and 1394b GOF and 1394b copper) in Table 6: Rear view of Allied Vision 1394 cameras (HIROSE and 1394b GOF/copper) on page 39...
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• Marlin: see Chapter Marlin delay and minimum pulse width on page 78 • Oscar: see Chapter Oscar delay and minimum pulse width on page 83 to be continued on next page Table 1: Document history 1394 Installation Manual V8.1.0...
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Title page: photo of Pike F-1000/F-1600 • Pike delay on page 61 Discontinuation of Marlin F-131C New links to new Allied Vision website • Chapter Connect with us on page 6 to be continued on next page Table 1: Document history...
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• Added caution (sensor damage) in Chapter Sensor safety instructions on page 19 • Added Windows 7 support in Chapter Allied Vision 1394 cameras: installing hardware on page 33 • Recommended software package for vendor-specific feature control is now Universal Package, see Chapter Software on page 15.
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Chapter Pike delay on page 61 Chapter Guppy PRO delay on page 68 Chapter Guppy delay on page 74 Chapter Marlin delay on page 80 Chapter Oscar delay on page 85 V8.0.0 13.08.12 Added Guppy PRO F-033, Guppy PRO F-046, and Guppy PRO F- 095C •...
– Read and follow the caution when connecting a camera to PC or lap- top. • Chapter Camera interfaces on page 38 describes the interfaces of all Allied Vision 1394 cameras (I/O connector and IEEE 1394a and 1394b con- nectors). – Read all notes and cautions carefully. •...
Introduction Conventions used in this manual To give this manual an easily understood layout and to emphasize important information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used: Styles Style Function Example Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting bold important things Courier Code listings etc.
Introduction More information In this chapter you get more information on Allied Vision accessories, soft- ware, and Technical Manuals. Accessories Note Allied Vision Technologies offers a wide range of accessories for the use of Allied Vision 1394 cameras and the easy integra- ...
1394 cameras into any third-party vision software that sup- ports the IIDC standard. For more information see: http://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software- downloads Here you also find the Allied Vision Software Packages for download and additional software documentation: • FirePackage User Guide • FirePackage64 User Guide • Active FirePackage User Guide •...
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Introduction For downloading the Technical Manuals go to: http://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-docu- mentation 1394 Installation Manual V8.1.0...
Safety instructions Safety instructions This chapter describes safety instructions/cautions valid for all Allied Vision 1394 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 Sensor safety instructions Caution Sensor may be damaged Light intensity or exposure time exceeding the saturation of the sensor may damage the sensor irreparably. This may occur in following situations: • Laser light hitting the sensor directly •...
1394a cables with latch connectors, to insure a tight electrical connection that is resistant to vibration and gravity. • 1394b cameras: All Allied Vision 1394b camera and cables have industrial screw-lock fasteners, to insure a tight electrical connection that is resistant to vibration and gravity.
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 connected to a computer and the ground terminal of the lines at the same time. • If you are charged: before touching the shield of the cam- era 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 Man- ual and this safety instructions before use. Abuse or misapplication of the camera may result in limited 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 making connections to the camera. • Do not connect or disconnect any cables during an elec- trical storm.
Note • Please read these instructions before you contact your Allied Vision camera dealer for assistance. • Ask your Allied Vision camera dealer if you are not famil- iar with the procedures described below. Warranty Caution Warranty precautions •...
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: •...
Camera cleaning instructions Is it an impurity? – Identifying impurities If you observe any image artefacts in your video preview of your Allied Vision camera you may have impurities either on the lens, filter/protection glass or, theoretically on the sensor protection glass, although every Allied Vision cam- era gets cleaned prior to sealing and shipment.
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30 Allied Vision order number E9020001 Stingray Rev. 1 Stingray Rev. 2 Stingray Rev. 3 Guppy PRO Allied Vision order num- • Guppy PRO cameras: Figure 3: Removing IR cut filter/protec- ber E9020001 tion glass using special tool (E9020001)
Camera cleaning instructions Note • Taking out the filter requires special care. The customer is fully responsible for all actions of changing/removing filter by himself. • Ask your dealer to help you if you are not confident with the procedure. Figure 3: Removing IR cut filter/protection glass using special tool (E9020001) 3.
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Camera cleaning instructions Figure 4: Medical-grade sterile optical cotton 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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(< 1 bar). Using ionized air will help to remove any dirt stuck to the opti- cal component because of static electricity. Note If dust spots remain after cleaning twice, please contact your Allied Vision dealer. 1394 Installation Manual V8.1.0...
For software/driver installation read the documentation of the corresponding software package. If you connect an Allied Vision 1394 camera to your PC/laptop (before software/ driver installation), the following window will appear (example Windows XP): Figure 7: Window: Found New Hardware Wizard You have two choices: •...
Screw-lock precautions • Also, all Allied Vision 1394b camera and cables have industrial screw-lock fasteners, to insure a tight electri- cal connection that is resistant to vibration and gravity. • We strongly recommend using only 1394b adapter cards with screw-locks.
• Install Allied Vision software package and start the corresponding viewer provided with the Allied Vision SDK you have selected (see the corre- sponding SDK manual) • Connect camera to PC or laptop and ensure that the camera is powered...
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Allied Vision 1394 cameras: installing hardware Caution • Do not touch the shield of the camera cable connected to a computer and the ground terminal of the lines at the same time. • If you are charged: before touching the shield of the cam- era cable, make sure to discharge first (by touching the ground terminal of the lines).
IEEE 1394 bus and thus makes it possible to control the camera and output frames. – Oscar, Marlin and Guppy provide one 1394a connector. – Pike and Stingray provide 2x 1394b connectors. – Guppy PRO provides one 1394b connector.
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Guppy PRO HIROSE and 2x 1394b HIROSE and 2x 1394b HIROSE and 1x 1394b Table 5: Rear view of Allied Vision 1394 cameras (HIROSE and 1394 copper) Pike fiber Stingray fiber HIROSE and 1x 1394b GOF, 1x 1394b copper HIROSE and 1x 1394b GOF, 1x 1394b copper GOF (marked with red line): 2x optical fiber on LCLC, GOF (marked with red line): 2x optical fiber on LCLC,...
Camera interfaces IEEE 1394a port pin assignment (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...
The IEEE 1394a pin header (2.54 mm connector: FireWire connector 1) is designed for adding a 1394a adapter cable of: e.g. IEEE 1394 6 PIN - PANEL F TO 2X5 F (Allied Vision#: K1200155) It has the following pin assignment:...
Camera interfaces IEEE 1394b port pin assignment (Guppy PRO, 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 I/O connector: [Molex 1.25mm Pitch PicoBlade Wire-to-Board Header (53047-1310)] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 = GND (for Inputs) FFC45 cable length:...
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 con- nectors: ...
Guppy PRO, Stingray, Pike, Marlin, Oscar The 12-pin camera I/O connector (Guppy PRO, Stringray, Pike, Marlin, Oscar) 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. the firmware update.
It provides: • access to the inputs and outputs on the camera • a serial interface Allied Vision also supplies various I/O cables of different lengths. For more information on cables and for ordering, see: http://www.alliedvision.com/en/contact Note For pinning of the I/O connectors as viewed in pin direction...
Camera interfaces Stingray camera interfaces Stingray camera I/O connector pin assignment (For board level see Chapter Stingray board level camera: I/O pin assignment page 54) Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232 and External Ground for RS232 ext.
Camera interfaces Stingray input description Stingray input block diagram external internal 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 volt- ages from +24 V...+36 V you have to place an external resistor of 1.5 k (1/10 watt) in series with your voltage source.
Camera interfaces Stingray delay and minimum pulse width The cycle delay for all Stingray cameras is: tpdLH 1.0 μs and tpdHL 1.5 μs The minimum pulse width for all Stingray cameras is: tp 1.6 μs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 k...
Camera interfaces Stingray delay Optocoupler input (internal) Optocoupler output (external) 100% delay time storage time rise time fall time turn-on time turn-off time Figure 20: Stingray output switching times For all Stingray models: Parameter and value 1 μs 26 μs ...
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 interfaces Pike camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232 and ext. External Ground for RS232 power and external power External Power +8 ... +36 V DC Power supply Camera Out 4 Open emitter Camera Output 4...
Camera interfaces Pike input description (not Pike F-505) (for Pike F-505 see Chapter Input description of Pike F-505 on page 58) Pike input block diagram external internal 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 11: Pike: input parameters Pike delay and minimum pulse width 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 external internal GPIn1 GPInX InGND...
Camera interfaces Pike F-505 delay and minimum pulse width The cycle delay for the Pike F-505 is: tpdLH 2.2 μs and tpdHL 2.8 μs The minimum pulse width for the Pike F-505 is: tp 2.0 μs Pike F-505 test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 k...
Camera interfaces Pike delay Optocoupler input (internal) Optocoupler output (external) 100% delay time storage time rise time fall time turn-on time turn-off time Figure 27: Pike output switching times For all Pike models: Parameter and value 1 μs 30 μs ...
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 PRO camera interfaces Guppy PRO camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for ext. power External Ground for external power External Power +8 ... +36 V DC Power supply Camera In 1 (high) = 3 V...24 V...
Camera interfaces Guppy PRO input description Guppy PRO input block diagram external internal GPIn1 GPInX InGND Figure 29: Guppy PRO input block diagram The inputs can be connected directly up to max. +24 V. If you want to use volt- ages from +24 V...
Camera interfaces Guppy PRO delay and minimum pulse width The cycle delay for all Guppy PRO cameras is: tpdLH 1.0 μs and tpdHL 1.5 μs The minimum pulse width for all Guppy PRO cameras is: tp 1.6 μs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 k...
Camera interfaces Guppy PRO output description Guppy PRO block diagram internal external OutVCC GPOut1 GPOutX Figure 30: Guppy PRO: output block diagram Caution Guppy PRO • Max. 15 mA per output • OutVCC 36 V may damage the camera. OutVCC Resistor value 1 k...
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Camera interfaces Note Guppy PRO F-503: IntEna is high, when all pixels are integrated simultane- ously. Using IntEna with electronic rolling shutter and global reset release shutter: see Guppy PRO Technical Manual, Chapter Trigger modi. 1394 Installation Manual V8.1.0...
Camera interfaces Guppy PRO delay Optocoupler input (internal) Optocoupler output (external) 100% delay time storage time rise time fall time turn-on time turn-off time Figure 32: Guppy PRO output switching times For all Guppy PRO models: Parameter and value 1 μs ...
Camera interfaces Guppy 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 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 page 54) external internal GPIn1 Figure 35: 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 and minimum pulse width The cycle delay for all Guppy cameras is: tpdLH 3.0 μs and tpdHL 1.5 μs The minimum pulse width for all Guppy cameras is: tp 2.2 μs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 k...
Camera interfaces Guppy delay 100% delay time storage time rise time fall time turn-on time turn-off time Figure 38: Guppy output switching times For all Guppy models: Parameter and value < 0.5 μs < 0.5μs < 0.5 μs < 0.5 μs = 1μs = ...
Camera interfaces Guppy (board level) IO block diagram external internal GPInOut1 GPInOutx Figure 39: 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 Currently RS232 data interface is not implemented.
Camera interfaces Marlin camera interfaces Marlin camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232 and ext. External ground for RS232 power and external power External Power +8 ... +36 V DC Power supply (CCD models only) Camera In 1 (high) = 2 V...U...
Camera interfaces Marlin input description Marlin input block diagram external internal GPIn1 GPInX InGND Figure 41: 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 Marlin delay and minimum pulse width The cycle delay for all Marlin cameras is: tpdLH 1 μs and tpdHL 1 μs The minimum pulse width for all Marlin cameras is: tp 2.2 μs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 k...
Camera interfaces Marlin delay Optocoupler input (internal) Optocoupler output (external) 100% delay time storage time rise time fall time turn-on time turn-off time Figure 44: Marlin output switching times For all Marlin models: Parameter and value 1 μs 55 μs ...
12 V 0.82 k 24 V 2.2 k 36 V 3.3 k Table 21: Oscar: 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 Maximum off-current 0.25 mA...
Oscar delay and minimum pulse width The cycle delay for all Oscar cameras is: tpdLH 1 μs and tpdHL 1 μs The minimum pulse width for all Oscar cameras is: tp 2.2 μs Test conditions The input signal was driven with 12 V and a 2.2 k pull down resistor to GND.
• Max. 200 mA per output • OutVCC 36 V may damage the camera. OutVCC Resistor value 1 k 5 mA load 12 V 2.4 k recommended 24 V 4.7 k Figure 48: Oscar: OutVCC and external resistor 1394 Installation Manual V8.1.0...
100% delay time storage time rise time fall time turn-on time turn-off time Figure 49: Oscar output switching times For all Oscar models: Parameter and value 1 μs 55 μs 1 μs 75 μs 2 μs ...
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/Guppy PRO/Pike/Stingray firmware. This application note and the firmware itself is only accessi- ble for distributors. End customers have to contact technical support.
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