Allied Vision PIKE Series User manual

Getting Started
V4.0.0
15 January 2008
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany
AVT Pike

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6
Document history .......................................................................................................... 6
Conventions used in this manual...................................................................................... 7
Styles ...................................................................................................................... 7
Symbols ................................................................................................................... 7
Before operation ........................................................................................................... 7
Declarations of conformity ............................................................................ 8
Safety instructions ............................................................................................10
Reference documents applicable in the United States......................................................... 10
Reference documents applicable in Europe ....................................................................... 10
Reference documents applicable in Japan......................................................................... 10
Cautions...................................................................................................................... 11
Environmental conditions .............................................................................................. 11
PIKE types and highlights .............................................................................12
System components .........................................................................................15
Camera lenses.......................................................................................................... 17
Quick start with FirePackage......................................................................19
Hardware conditions ..................................................................................................... 19
Operating system conditions .......................................................................................... 19
Software conditions ...................................................................................................... 19
Overview FirePackage .................................................................................................... 19
Installing IEEE 1394 adapter .......................................................................................... 20
Installing FirePackage (incl. SmartView program) .............................................................. 20
Starting SmartView ....................................................................................................... 21
Connecting camera to PC or laptop.................................................................................. 21
Licensing .................................................................................................................... 22
First steps with SmartView ............................................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 23
Further steps with SmartView ......................................................................................... 24
Quick start with Fire4Linux..........................................................................26
Hardware conditions ..................................................................................................... 26
Operating system conditions .......................................................................................... 26
Software conditions ...................................................................................................... 26
Overview Fire4Linux ...................................................................................................... 27
Installing IEEE 1394 adapter .......................................................................................... 29
First steps with cc1394.................................................................................................. 29

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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 29
Further steps with cc1394.............................................................................................. 30
Specifications .......................................................................................................35
PIKE F-032B / F-032B fiber ............................................................................................ 36
PIKE F-032C / F-032C fiber............................................................................................. 38
PIKE F-100B / F-100B fiber ............................................................................................ 40
PIKE F-100C / F-100C fiber............................................................................................. 42
PIKE F-145B / F-145B fiber (-15fps*) .............................................................................. 44
PIKE F-145C / F-145C fiber (-15fps*) ............................................................................... 46
PIKE F-210B / F210B fiber ............................................................................................. 48
PIKE F-210C / F-210C fiber............................................................................................. 50
PIKE F-421B / F-421B fiber ............................................................................................ 52
PIKE F-421C / F-421C fiber............................................................................................. 54
PIKE F-505B / F-505B fiber ............................................................................................ 56
PIKE F-505C / F-505C fiber............................................................................................. 58
Spectral sensitivity ....................................................................................................... 60
Camera dimensions ..........................................................................................66
PIKE standard housing (2 x 1394b copper) ....................................................................... 66
PIKE (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)................................................................................... 67
Tripod adapter ............................................................................................................. 68
Pike W90 (2 x 1394b copper).......................................................................................... 69
Pike W90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) ............................................................................ 70
Pike W90 S90 (2 x 1394b copper).................................................................................... 71
Pike W90 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) ...................................................................... 72
Pike W270 (2 x 1394b copper) ........................................................................................ 73
Pike W270 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)........................................................................... 74
Pike W270 S90 (2 x 1394b copper) .................................................................................. 75
Pike W270 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)..................................................................... 76
Cross section: CS-Mount (only PIKE F-032B/C) .................................................................. 77
Cross section: C-Mount (VGA size filter) ........................................................................... 78
Cross section: C-Mount (large filter) ................................................................................ 79
Adjustment of C-Mount.................................................................................................. 80
F-Mount, K-Mount, M39-Mount ....................................................................................... 81
Cross section: M39-Mount.......................................................................................... 81
Camera interfaces .............................................................................................82
PIKE fiber.................................................................................................................... 83
IEEE-1394b port pin assignment ..................................................................................... 85
Camera I/O connector pin assignment ............................................................................. 86
Status LEDs.................................................................................................................. 89
On LED (green) ........................................................................................................ 89
Status LED............................................................................................................... 89
Operating the camera.................................................................................................... 91
Control and video data signals........................................................................................ 91

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Inputs .................................................................................................................... 91
Triggers.............................................................................................................. 93
Outputs .................................................................................................................. 94
Output modes...................................................................................................... 97
Firmware update.................................................................................................98
Index...........................................................................................................................99

Introduction
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Introduction
Document history
Version Date Remarks
PRE_V1.0.0 26.01.2006 New Manual - PRELIMINARY status
PRE_V1.0.1 01.03.2006 New Manual - PRELIMINARY status; minor corrections
PRE_V1.1.0 14.03.2006 New Manual - PRELIMINARY status; new tripod drawing
V2.0.1 07.07.2006 New Manual - RELEASE status; minor corrections, class B, RoHS
conformity
V3.0.1 29.09.2006 Minor corrections
Added Pike F-145
V3.1.0 13.02.2007 Added description for the following mode Output state follows
PinState bit (Table 33: Output routing on page 97)
Added M39-Mount for Pike F-201 and F-421 (Chapter F-Mount,
K-Mount, M39-Mount on page 81)
V3.2.0 22.08.2007 Minor corrections
Added CE in Chapter Declarations of conformity on page 8.
Added Chapter Cross section: CS-Mount (only PIKE F-032B/C)
on page 77.
Added new frame rates in Chapter Specifications on page 35
New minimum shutter speeds for each of the Pike cameras in
Chapter Specifications on page 35 and the following
CS-Mount (only for PIKE F-032)
Chapter PIKE F-032B / F-032B fiber on page 36, Chapter PIKE
F-032C / F-032C fiber on page 38 and Chapter Cross section: CS-
Mount (only PIKE F-032B/C) on page 77
V4.0.0 15.01.2008 Added Chapter PIKE F-505B / F-505B fiber on page 56 and
Chapter PIKE F-505C / F-505C fiber on page 58.
Revised description of C-Mount adjustment in Chapter Adjust-
ment of C-Mount on page 80.
Table 1: Document history

Introduction
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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
Symbols
Before operation
We place the highest demands for quality on our cameras. The Getting
Started Manual is the guide to the installation of the PIKE cameras. You will
also find the specifications and interfaces here.
Please read through this manual carefully before operating the camera.
Style Function Example
Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting
important things
bold
Courier Code listings etc. Input
Upper case Register REGISTER
Italics Modes, fields Mode
Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link)
Table 2: Styles
Note
L
This symbol highlights important information.
Caution
a
This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to
follow these instructions to avoid malfunctions.
www
Ý
This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL
itself is shown in blue.
Example:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com

Declarations of conformity
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Declarations of conformity
Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that the fol-
lowing products
to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following stan-
dard(s) or other normative document(s):
• EN 55022
• EN 55024
• EN 61000
• FCC Class B
•CE
• RoHS (2002/95/EC)
Category Name Model Name
Digital Camera (IEEE 1394) PIKE F-032B
PIKE F-032C
PIKE F-032B fiber
PIKE F-032C fiber
PIKE F-100B
PIKE F-100C
PIKE F-100B fiber
PIKE F-100C fiber
PIKE F-145B*
PIKE F-145C*
PIKE F-145B fiber*
PIKE F-145C fiber*
PIKE F-210B
PIKE F-210C
PIKE F-210B fiber
PIKE F-210C fiber
PIKE F-421B
PIKE F-421C
PIKE F-421B fiber
PIKE F-421C fiber
PIKE F-505B
PIKE F-505C
PIKE F-505B fiber
PIKE F-505C fiber
Table 3: Model names

Declarations of conformity
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Following the provisions of 89/336/EEC directive(s), amended by directive
91/263 EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
*: also -15fps variant

Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
Reference documents applicable in the United
States
The reference documents include
• Information Processing and Business Equipment, UL 478
• National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
• Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data-Processing
Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75
Reference documents applicable in Europe
The reference documents include materials to ensure the European Union CE
marking as follows:
• Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (91/263/EEC)
• EMC Directive (89/339/EEC)
• CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC)
• LOW Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) as amended by the CE Marking
Reference documents applicable in Japan
The reference documents include:
• Electronic Equipment Technology Criteria by the Ministry of Trading and
Industry (Similar to NFPA 70)
Note
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• There are no switches or parts inside the camera that
require adjustment. The guarantee becomes void upon
opening the camera casing.
• If the product is disassembled, reworked or repaired by
other than a recommended service person, AVT or its
suppliers will take no responsibility for the subsequent
performance or quality of the camera.
• The camera does NOT generate dangerous voltages
internally. However, because the IEEE 1394b standard
permits cable power distribution at voltages higher
than 24 V, various international safety standards apply.

Safety instructions
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• Wired Electric Communication Detailed Law 17 by the Ministry of Posts
and Telecom Law for Electric Equipment
• Dentori law issued by the Ministry of Trading and Industry
• Fire law issued by the Ministry of Construction
Cautions
Environmental conditions
Housing temperature (when camera in use: + 5 °C ... + 50 °C
Ambient temperature during storage: - 10 °C ... + 60 °C
Relative humidity: 20 % … 80 % without condensation
Protection: IP 30
Caution
a
• Make sure NOT to touch the shield of the camera cable
connected to a computer and the ground terminal of
the lines at the same time.
• Use only DC power supplies with insulated cases. These
are identified by having only TWO power connectors.
• Although IEEE 1394b is functionally plug and play, the
physical ports may be damaged by excessive ESD (elec-
trostatic discharge), when connected under powered
conditions. It is good practice to ensure proper ground-
ing of computer case and camera case to the same
ground potential, before plugging the camera cable
into the port of the computer. This ensures that no
excessive difference of electrical potential exists
between computer and camera.
• If you feel uncomfortable with the previous advice or if
you have no knowledge about the connectivity of an
installation, we strongly recommend powering down all
systems before connecting or disconnecting a camera.

PIKE types and highlights
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PIKE types and highlights
With Pike cameras, entry into the world of digital image processing is simpler
and more cost-effective than ever before.
With the new Pike, Allied Vision Technologies presents the broadest range of
cameras in the market with IEEE 1394b interfaces. Moreover, with daisy chain
as well as direct fiber technology they gain the highest level of acceptance
for demanding areas of use in manufacturing industry.
Allied Vision Technologies can provide users with a range of products that
meet almost all the requirements of a very wide range of image applications.
The industry standard IEEE 1394 (FireWire or i.Link) facilitates the simplest
computer compatibility and bidirectional data transfer using the plug-and-
play process. Further development of the IEEE 1394 standard has already
made 800 Mbit/second possible – and the FireWire roadmap is already envis-
aging 1600 Mbit/second, with 3.2 Gbit/second as the next step. Investment
in this standard is therefore secure for the future; each further development
takes into account compatibility with the preceding standard, and vice versa,
meaning that IEEE 1394b is reverse-compatible with IEEE 1394a. Your appli-
cations will grow as technical progress advances.
The AVT Pike family consists of five IEEE 1394b C-Mount cameras, which are
equipped with highly sensitive high-quality CCD sensors.
Each of these cameras is available in black/white and color versions.
A large selection of different sensor sizes (type 1/3, type 2/3, type 1,
type 1.2) and resolutions ensures the suitability of the cameras for all appli-
cations.
The Pike family consists of the following models:
Pike type Sensor Picture size (max.)
Format_7 Mode_0
Frame rates,
full resolution
PIKE F-032B/C
PIKE F-032B/C fiber
Type 1/3 KODAK KAI-340
Progressive Scan CCD imager
640 (h) x 480 (v) Up to 208 fps
PIKE F-100B/C
PIKE F-100B/C fiber
Type 2/3 KODAK KAI-1020
Progressive Scan CCD imager
1000 (h) x 1000 (v) Up to 60 fps
PIKE F-145B/C
PIKE F-145B/C fiber
Type 2/3 SONY ICX285
Progressive Scan CCD imager
1388 (h) x 1038 (v) Up to 30 fps
PIKE F-145B/C-15fps
PIKE F-145B/C-15fps
fiber
Type 2/3 SONY ICX285
Progressive Scan CCD imager
1388 (h) x 1038 (v) Up to 16 fps
Table 4: PIKE camera types

PIKE types and highlights
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Operating in 8-bit and 14-bit mode, the cameras ensure very high quality
images under almost all circumstances. The Pike is equipped with an asyn-
chronous trigger shutter as well as true partial scan, and integrates numerous
useful and intelligent smart features for image processing.
PIKE F-210B/C
PIKE F-210B/C fiber
Type 1 KODAK KAI-2093
Progressive Scan CCD imager
1920 (h) x 1080 (v) Up to 31 fps
PIKE F-421B/C
PIKE F-421B/C fiber
Type 1.2 KODAK KAI-4021
Progressive Scan CCD imager
2048 (h) x 2048 (v) Up to 16 fps
PIKE F-505B/C
PIKE F-505B/C fiber
Type 2/3 SONY ICX625
Progressive Scan CCD imager
2456 (h) x 2058 (v) Up to 15 fps
Note
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•Allcolor models are equipped with an optical filter to
eliminate the influence of infrared light hitting the
sensor. Please be advised that, as a side effect, this fil-
ter reduces sensitivity in the visible spectrum. The opti-
cal filter is part of the back focus ring, which is
threaded into the C-Mount.
•B/w models come with a sensor protection glass
mounted in the back focus ring.
•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. Ask your dealer for further information or
assistance.
Warning
a
Mount/dismount lenses and filters in a dust-free environ-
ment, 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.
Pike type Sensor Picture size (max.)
Format_7 Mode_0
Frame rates,
full resolution
Table 4: PIKE camera types

PIKE types and highlights
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Warning
a
Special warning for all PIKE models with GOF connectors:
GOF connectors are very sensitive. Any dust or dirt may cause
damage.
• Always keep the GOF connector and optical fiber plug
clean.
• If GOF connection is not in use, keep GOF dust cover on
the GOF connector.
• Reduce mating cycles to a minimum to prevent abra-
sion.
• Please note that optical fiber cables have a very limited
deflection curve radius.

System components
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System components
Each camera package consists of the following system components:
AVT PIKE 4.5 m cable with screw locking Color version:
Jenofilt 217 IR cut filter (built-in)
B/w version:
only protection glass (no filter)
CD with driver and documentation
Optional: tripod adapter Optional: GOF cable Optional: HIROSE connector for
cable mount HR10A-10P-12S
Figure 1: System components

System components
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The following illustration shows the spectral transmission of the IR cut filter:
Figure 2: Spectral transmission of Jenofilt 217
Note
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To demonstrate the properties of the camera, all examples in
this manual are based on the FirePackage OHCI API software
and the SmartView application.
www
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These utilities can be obtained from Allied Vision
Technologies (AVT). A free version of SmartView is available
for download at:
www.alliedvisiontec.com
Note
L
The camera also works with all IIDC (formerly DCAM) compat-
ible IEEE 1394 programs and image processing libraries.

System components
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Camera lenses
AVT offers different lenses from a variety of manufacturers. The following
table lists selected image formats depending on camera type, distance and
the focal length of the lens.
Focal length
for type 1/3 sensors
PIKE F-032
Distance = 0.5 m Distance = 1 m
4.8 mm 0.375 m x 0.5 m 0.75 m x 1 m
8 mm 0.22 m x 0.29 m 0.44 m x 0.58 m
12 mm 0.145 m x 0.19 m 0.29 m x 0.38 m
16 mm 11 cm x 14.7 cm 22 cm x 29.4 cm
25 mm 6.9 cm x 9.2 cm 13.8 cm x 18.4 cm
35 mm 4.8 cm x 6.4 cm 9.6 cm x 12.8 cm
50 mm 3.3 cm x 4.4 cm 6.6 cm x 8.8 cm
Table 5: Focal length vs. field of view (PIKE F-032)
Focal length
for type 2/3 sensors
PIKE F-100/F-145/F-505
Distance = 0.5 m Distance = 1 m
4.8 mm 0.7 m x0.93 m 1.4 m x 1.86 m
8 mm 0.4 m x 0.53 m 0.8 m x 1.06 m
12 mm 0.27 m x 0.36 m 0.54 m x 0.72 m
16 mm 0.2 m x 0.27 m 0.4 m x 0.54 m
25 mm 12.5 cm x 16.625 cm 25 cm 33.25 cm
35 mm 8.8 cm x 11.7 cm 17.6 cm x 23.4 cm
50 mm 6 cm x 7.98 cm 12 cm x 15.96 cm
Table 6: Focal length vs. field of view (PIKE F-100/F-145/F-505)

System components
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Focal length
for type 1 sensors
PIKE F-210
Distance = 0.5 m Distance = 1 m
8 mm 0.6 m x 0.8 m 1.2 m x 1.6 m
12 mm 0.39 m x 0.52 m 0.78 m x 1.16 m
16 mm 0.29 m x 0.38 m 0.58 m x 0.76 m
25 mm 18.2 cm x 24.2 cm 36.4 cm x 48.8 cm
35 mm 12.8 cm x 17.02 cm 25.6 cm x 34.04 cm
50 mm 8.8 cm x 11.7 cm 17.6 cm x 23.4 cm
Table 7: Focal length vs. field of view (PIKE F-210)
Note
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Lenses with focal lengths < 35 mm will very likely show exces-
sive shading in the edges of the image due to the fact that
the image size of the sensor is slightly bigger than the
C-Mount itself and due to micro lenses on the sensor's pixel.
Ask your dealer if you require non C-Mount lenses.
Focal length
for type 1.2 sensors
PIKE F-421
Distance = 0.5 m Distance = 1 m
35 mm 15.4 cm x 20.4 cm 30.7 cm x 40.8 cm
50 mm 10.6 cm x 14.0 cm 21.1 cm x 28.1 cm
Table 8: Focal length vs. field of view (PIKE F-421)

Quick start with FirePackage
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Quick start with FirePackage
Hardware conditions
• PC or laptop
• IEEE 1394 adapter (OHCI) or PC card with IEEE 1394 port(s)
Operating system conditions
• Windows 2000
•WindowsXP
Software conditions
• Windows 2000/XP: FirePackage
Overview FirePackage
• Install IEEE 1394 adapter (if PC or laptop does not have an IEEE 1394
port)
• Install FirePackage (incl. SmartView)
• Start SmartView or other viewer (FireView)
• Connect camera to PC or laptop
• License will automatically be read out from your AVT camera (in case of
problems, call AVT support)
• Get your first image with SmartView
• Problems? Read Chapter Troubleshooting on page 23.
Note
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AVT offers a wide range of IEEE 1394 adapters for different
requirements.
Note
L
The FirePackage includes a special IEEE 1394 driver from
INTEK suitable for all AVT cameras.

Quick start with FirePackage
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Installing IEEE 1394 adapter
1. PC: Install the IEEE 1394 adapter according to the instructions you got
from your adapter manufacturer.
Laptop: Insert the IEEE 1394 PC Card into your laptop.
Windows 2000/XP will detect the hardware automatically and installs a
Windows 1394 driver.
Installing FirePackage (incl. SmartView program)
1. Insert the Camera Support CD in the CD ROM drive of your PC or laptop.
An html page will open if the autostart function of your PC or laptop is
enabled.
If the html page does not open, enter the root directory of the CD and
doubleclick index.htm.
2. Scroll down to the software section AVT FirePackage.
3. Click the following links to read the corresponding documents:
– AVT FirePackage Overview
– Release Notes FirePackage
– Release Notes SmartView
4. To start the installation of FirePackage click on AVT FirePackage x.y.zip
A window opens.
5. Choose Save to Disk and click OK.
6. In the next window choose a directory and click Save.
7. Unzip the file.
8. Doubleclick on setup.exe.
Note
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Before installing FirePackage, open the following directory:
<CD ROM>:\products\AVTFirePackage...\
Read the documents you find in this directory:
• AVT_FirePackage_x_y_Release_notes.pdf
• AVT_FirePackage_Overview.pdf
• AVT_SmartView_x.y.z_Release_notes.pdf
Note
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When you install FirePackage the SmartView program will
automatically be installed.
Alternatively you can install the Direct FirePackage (then a
special Viewer will be installed: see HTML-Help from this
viewer).