Summary of Contents for LightWise ISG Allegro
- Page 1 Technical Manual ISG LightWise™ Allegro USB3 Vision™ Cameras Version 1.3.1 Last Revision 3.31.15...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Do you have the required software? ......................10 Installing your Software............................ 11 Overview............................... 11 SG LightWise Allegro USB3 GUI Software - 64-Bit Installation ............... 12 GenICam™ - 64-Bit Software (8MB) Installation ..................15 Lightwise_Allegro_U3V_Driver Installation ....................18 Installing Your Camera............................. 18 Using the ISG GUI.............................. - Page 3 ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Interface Cables ..............................27 Interface Card................................ 27 Powering the Camera ............................28 User Sets ................................28 GenICam User Set Control ..........................29 Camera Firmware..............................29 Determining Firmware Version ........................29 Upgrading Camera Firmware ........................... 29 Trigger/Strobe Control Input/Output Connector ....................
- Page 4 ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Transport Layer Control ............................50 User Set Control..............................51...
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Page 5: Fcc Compliance
Hardware Warranty The LightWise Allegro USB 3.0 Digital Camera shall be covered under a hardware warranty for two (2) years. To obtain detailed information on how to repair or replace your camera please see the terms and conditions on our website. -
Page 6: About This Guide
Preface About This Guide This manual provides a detailed introduction and specification for the LightWise Allegro USB 3.0 Camera system, including care, installation, use, interface guides, physical descriptions, and functional specification. This camera system is one that is complex and dynamic, therefore if any errors or omissions are found during use please contact us. -
Page 7: Lightwise Allegro Usb 3.0 Specifications
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 LightWise Allegro USB 3.0 Specifications Building on the success of the original LightWise 1394 camera series, the LightWise Allegro camera offers a many new features, including enhanced opto-isolated GPIO, an on-camera frame buffer, non-volatile flash memory for data storage, new trigger modes and improved imaging performance. -
Page 8: Handling Precautions And Camera Care
Opening the camera housing will cause damage and will void the hardware warranty detailed in the beginning of this document. Since the LightWise Allegro Camera is a precisely manufactured device it must be handled with care. Some tips for device care are below: 1. -
Page 9: Case Temperature And Heat Dissipation
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Case Temperature and Heat Dissipation For the camera to function correctly, it is required to provide sufficient heat dissipation for the internal operating environment. Since the camera electronics are neatly packed into a small space it can become very warm to the touch when running in some modes;... -
Page 10: Before You Install
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 LightWise Allegro USB 3.0 Installation Before You Install Will your system configuration support the camera? Operating System Video Ports Software 128 MB PCIe 2.0 compatible Windows 7, 8, Intel Core Microsoft Visual Studio host controller with i3 3.1... -
Page 11: Installing Your Software
The driver installation can take several minutes in some cases, but eventually the process will complete with a dialog that reports success. When the ISG Allegro camera is connected, the device manager should show the camera’s association to the WinUSB driver, although this can also take some time when the camera is connected for the first time. -
Page 12: Sg Lightwise Allegro Usb3 Gui Software - 64-Bit Installation
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 ISG LightWise Allegro USB3 GUI Software - 64-Bit Installation Select Next Select Next... - Page 13 ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Select Next to launch installation Please wait while the installtion completes...
- Page 14 ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Select Close to complete the installation...
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Page 15: Genicam™ - 64-Bit Software (8Mb) Installation
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 GenICam™ - 64-Bit Software (8MB) Installation Select Next Select I Agree... - Page 16 ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Select Next Select Next...
- Page 17 ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Select Install and the installation will take a little while to complete. Select Finish and the GenICam installation is complete!
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Page 18: Lightwise_Allegro_U3V_Driver Installation
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Lightwise_Allegro_U3V_Driver Installation Select next Select finish Installing Your Camera... -
Page 19: Using The Isg Gui
Check the device manager to confirm the installation was successful b. Go to the start menu and select run and enter devmgmt.msc c. Verify the camera is listed as LightWise Allegro U3V (this will normally be found under the “ibusb (WinUSB) devices” header) Tools to Control the LightWise Allegro USB 3 The LightWise Allegro USB 3.0's features can be accessed using various controls, including:... - Page 20 ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 2. Source code examples from the ISG GUI indicating how to access camera parameters. (IsgU3VGuiSample.zip) 3. The ISG dll Header file which describes the API, and an API description document (ISG_USB3_Interface_Guide_ISG_U3V_API.pdf).
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Page 21: Using Genicam Applications
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Using GenICam Applications USB3 Vision is a communication interface for vision applications based on the USB 3.0 technology. All cameras supporting USB3 Vision interact the same way with software also supporting USB3 Vision. -
Page 22: Lightwise Allegro Usb 3.0 Physical Description
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 LightWise Allegro USB 3.0 Physical Interface LightWise Allegro USB 3.0 Physical Description 1. Lens holder C Mount Lens ready. (CS Mount available by special order. 2. Glass/IR filter system Dust protective glass on monochrome cameras, IR Cut filter on color models. Removable and mounted behind Lens Holder 3. -
Page 23: Lightwise Allegro Usb 3.0 Dimensions
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 LightWise Allegro USB 3.0 Dimensions LW-AL-CMV-4000/2000 shown below Drawings and 3D models for all model numbers available on the ISG Web Site FRONT PANEL SIDES BOTTOM REAR PANEL... -
Page 24: Mounting With The Case Or Optional Tripod Mount
Tripod Mount: Dust Protection Designed to prevent dust from falling directly onto the sensor’s protective glass surface the LightWise Allegro comes with protective camera housing. The shielding is accomplished by placing a piece of clear glass (monochrome camera models) or an IR cut off filter (color models) which sits above the surface of the sensors glass with a removable plastic retainer that keeps the glass/filter in place. -
Page 25: Infrared Cutoff Filters
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Infrared Cutoff Filters ISG color camera models are shipped with an infrared (IR) cut- off filter. This filter can reduce sensitivity in the near infrared spectrum and help prevent smearing. The properties of this filter are illustrated in the transmission curve below. -
Page 26: Camera Interface And Connectors
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Camera Interface and Connectors USB 3.0 Connector The camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 Micro-B connector that is used for data transmission, camera control and power. For more detailed information, consult the USB 3.0 specification available from http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/. -
Page 27: Interface Cables
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Interface Cables Because there is not a standard maximum cable length specified in the USB 3.0 standard you may need to purchase a recommended cable. To do so please visit the ISG web site. www.isgcameras.com. -
Page 28: Powering The Camera
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 General LightWise Allegro USB 3.0 Operation Powering the Camera The power consumption specification is: 5 V via USB 3.0 interface, maximum 900mA. The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector provides a power connection between the camera and the host computer. -
Page 29: Genicam User Set Control
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 GenICam User Set Control Name Display Name Description Value Default = 0 UserSetSelector User Set Selector Select the feature user set to load, save, or configure User Set 1 = 1... -
Page 30: Trigger/Strobe Control Input/Output Connector
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Trigger/Strobe Control Trigger/Strobe Control Input/Output Connector Connector Information: On Camera: Hirose R10A-10R-12SB(71) - J1 Mating Plug (For Cables): Hirose HR10A-10P-12P(73) Assignment J1.1 Reserved do not attach J1.2 Reserved do not attach J1.3... -
Page 31: Camera Strobe Details
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 The drawing below shows the camera’s Trigger Interface circuit. Camera Strobe Details Strobe1-2 outputs: The camera provides two optically isolated Strobe outputs (npn transistor). The output modes (level high or level low and pulse duration) are programmable. -
Page 32: Programmable Strobe Output
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 The table below shows some suggested resistor-load value based on various User-VCC at IC value of 10mA Load Resistor IC mA Comment 2.4K VCE = 0.3 1.2K VCE = 0.3 500-ohm VCE = 0.3... -
Page 33: Asynchronous Triggering
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Image Acquisition Asynchronous Triggering Camera triggering can be sourced from an external signal (Hardware trigger input) or by software trigger. Auto/One Push shutter and auto/one push gain control is not supported in asynchronous... -
Page 34: Genicam Acquisition Control
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 GenICam Acquisition Control Name Display Name Description Value AcquisitionMode Acquisition Mode Sets the acquisition mode of the device. It defines Single Frame = 0 mainly the number of frames to capture during an... -
Page 35: Standard External Trigger
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Standard External Trigger In this mode, camera frames are generated using an external signal. When the input signals selected edge is detected, the image sensor begins integration followed by image readout. -
Page 36: Bulb Shutter Trigger
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Bulb Shutter Trigger Also known as Bulb Shutter mode, the camera starts integration with the leading edge of the input trigger. Integration time terminates on the trailing edge of the input trigger. -
Page 37: Burst Mode Trigger (Edge Detect)
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Burst Mode Trigger (Edge Detect) This trigger mode allows x number of frames to be generated with one trigger input (hardware or software). The frames are generated when the selected trigger edge is detected. The trigger interval value will determine frame rate. -
Page 38: Burst Mode Trigger (Level Detect)
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Burst Mode Trigger (Level Detect) In this trigger mode sensor triggers will be generated as long as the input trigger is active. NOTE: Depending on the sensor, the maximum frame rate in triggered mode may not be the same as in continuous mode. -
Page 39: External Trigger Timing
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 External Trigger Timing The time from the external trigger firing to the start of shutter is shown below: 1. Trigger Pulse 2. Propagation Delay 3. Exposure Time 4. Sensor Readout 5. Data Transfer Figure 7.4: External trigger timing characteristics... -
Page 40: Pixel Formats
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 LightWise Allegro USB 3.0 Attributes Pixel Formats The pixel formats describe the encoding scheme of the pixels in the camera output images. Pixel formats describe each pixel in terms of color encoding, bit depth and formatting within the data stream. -
Page 41: Image Format Control
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Image Format Control Name Display Name Description Value Width Width Width of the image provided Min = 8 by the device (in pixels) Max = Sensor Dependent Height Height Height of the image provided... -
Page 42: Shutter Types
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Shutter Types Global Shutter For each frame in cameras with a global shutter sensor the start and stop time for exposure is the same. The length of time for exposure is also the same. -
Page 43: Rolling Shutter
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Rolling Shutter For each frame in cameras with a rolling shutter sensor the exposure for each line begins at an offset equal the readout time for each line. While the exposure time for each line is the same, the start and stop times are staggered. -
Page 44: Rolling Shutter With Global Reset
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Rolling Shutter with Global Reset For each frame in cameras with a rolling shutter with global reset, the lines have the exposure start time while the stop time for exposure is delayed by the offset of the previous line’s readout. For each line the exposure time gradually lengthens and data readout begins immediately following the line’s exposure. -
Page 45: Device Control
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 10. GenICam Features Features that control, monitor and query camera operation are included in the XML device description file on the camera. Since not all operations can be controlled using the XML file those not included are controlled via CSRs. - Page 46 ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 DeviceGenCPVersionMinor GenCP Minor Version Minor version of the GenCP protocol supported by the device DeviceU3VVersionMajor U3V Major Version Major version of the USB3 Vision protocol supported by the device DeviceU3VVersionMinor U3V Minor Version...
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Page 47: Image Format Control
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Image Format Control Name Display Name Description Value Width Width Width of the image provided Min = 8 by the device (in pixels) Max = Sensor Dependent Height Height Height of the image provided... -
Page 48: Acquisition Control
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Acquisition Control Name Display Name Description Value AcquisitionMode Acquisition Mode Sets the acquisition mode of the Single Frame = 0 device. It defines mainly the number Multi Frame = 1 of frames to capture during an... -
Page 49: Digital Io Control
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Digital IO Control Name Display Name Description Value LineSelector Strobe Selector Selects the physical line (or pin) of the Strobe 1 = 0 external device connector to configure Strobe 2 - 1... -
Page 50: Analog Control
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 Analog Control Name Display Name Description Value GainSelector Gain Selector Selects which Gain is DigitalAll = 0x40 controlled by the various Gain features Gain Gain Controls the selected gain as Min = 1.0 an absolute physical value. - Page 51 ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 User Set Control Name Display Name Description Value UserSetSelector User Set Selector Select the feature user set to load, save, or configure UserSetLoad Load Selected User Set Loads the User Set specified...
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Page 52: Trouble Shooting
ISG Allegro LightWise USB 3.0 Technical Manual Version 1.3.1 11. Trouble Shooting...