Basler A600f User manual

Draft
USER’S MANUAL
Document Number: DA00056106
Release Date: 22 March 2004

For customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could
void your authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in
order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
For customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Inter-
ference Regulations.
Pour utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe A pour bruits radioélectriques, spécifiées dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique.
Life Support Applications
These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where
malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Basler cus-
tomers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and
agree to fully indemnify Basler for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.
Warranty Note
Do not open the housing of the camera. The warranty becomes void if the housing is opened.
All material in this publication is subject to change without notice and is copyright Basler
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Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Documentation Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 Camera Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 Spectral Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.5 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.5.1 Temperature and Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.5.2 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.6 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
2 Camera Interface
2.1 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.1 General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.2 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.3 Connector Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3 Camera Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.4 Input and Output Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.4.1 Input Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.4.2 Output Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5 Pixel Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.6 IEEE 1394 Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
3 Basic Operation and Standard Features
3.1 Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Exposure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.2.1 Setting the Exposure Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.2.2 Maximum Exposure Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.2.3 Controlling Exposure Start with “Shot” Commands via the 1394 Interface . . 3-5
3.2.4 Controlling Exposure Start with a Software Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2.5 Controlling Exposure Start with an ExTrig Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.2.6 Recommended Method for Controlling Exposure Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.3 Trigger Ready Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.4 Integrate Enabled Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.5 Gain and Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.5.1 Setting the Gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.5.2 Setting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.6 Area of Interest (AOI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3.6.1 Changing AOI Parameters “On-the-Fly” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3.6.2 Changes to the Frame Rate With AOI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

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3.7 Color Creation in the A600fc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3.7.1 White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.7.2 Color Filter ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.7.3 Integrated IR Cut Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.8 Selectable 8 or 10 Bit Pixel Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.8.1 A600f Monochrome Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.8.2 A600fc Color Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.9 Mirror Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3.10 Strobe Control Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3.11 Parallel Input/Output Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.12 Available Video Formats, Modes, and Frame Rates on Monochrome Cameras 3-30
3.12.1 Standard Formats, Modes, and Frame Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3.12.2 Customizable Formats and Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3.13 Available Video Formats, Modes, and Frame Rates on Color Cameras . . . . . . 3-33
3.13.1 Standard Formats, Modes, and Frame Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
3.13.2 Customizable Formats and Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
4 Configuring the Camera
4.1 Block Read and Write Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Changing the Video Format setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3 Configuration ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.4 Implemented Standard Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.4.1 Inquiry Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.4.2 Control and Status Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.5 Advanced Features Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.5.1 Advanced Features Access Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.5.2 Advanced Features Inquiry Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
5 Smart Features and the Smart Features Framework
5.1 What are Smart Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 What is the Smart Features Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.3 What do I Need to Use Smart Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.4 What is the Smart Features Framework Software? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.5 Enabling and Parameterizing Smart Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.5.1 Checking to see if the Camera Supports Smart Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.5.2 Determining the Address a Smart Feature’s CSR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.5.3 Enabling and Parameterizing a Smart Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.6 Getting Smart Features Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.6.1 How Big a Buffer Do I Need? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.7 Standard Smart Features on the A600f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.7.1 Extended Data Stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.7.2 Frame Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.7.3 Cycle Time Stamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.7.4 DCAM Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

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5.7.5 CRC Checksum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.7.6 Test Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.7.7 Extended Version Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.7.8 Lookup Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.7.9 Trigger Flag and Trigger Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
5.7.10 Output Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
5.8 Customized Smart Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
6 Mechanical Considerations
6.1 Camera Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Maximum Lens Thread Length on the A600fc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

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IV BASLER A600f
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Introduction
BASLER A600f1-1
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1 Introduction
1.1 Documentation Applicability
This User’s Manual applies to cameras with a firmware ID number of 21.
Cameras with a lower or a higher firmware ID number may have fewer features or have more
features than described in this manual. Features on cameras with a lower or a higher firmware ID
number may not operate exactly as described in this manual.
An easy way to see the firmware ID number for an A600f camera is by using the BCAM Viewer
included with the Basler BCAM 1394 driver. To see the firmware ID number:
1. Attach your camera to a computer equipped with the BCAM 1394 driver.
2. Double click the BCAM Viewer icon on your desktop or click Start ⇒All Programs ⇒Basler
Vision Technologies ⇒BCAM 1394 ⇒BCAM Viewer. The viewer program window will
open.
3. Find the camera name in
the Bus Viewer panel that
appears on the left side of
the window and click on
the camera name.
4. Click on the icon in
the tool bar at the top of
the window.
5. A properties window
similar to the one shown
in Figure 1-1 will open.
Use the figure as a guide
to find the firmware ID
number.
Figure 1-1: BCAM Properties Window
LYou can also access the firmware ID number by using the Extended Version
Information smart feature. See Section 5.7.7 for more information.

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1.2 Performance Specifications
Category Specification
Sensor Type Micron MT9V403 - 1/2 inch, CMOS, Global Shutter
Pixels A601f / A602f: 656 (H) x 491 (V)
A601fc / A602fc: 656 (H) x 490 (V)
Pixel Size 9.9 µm (H) x 9.9 µm (V)
Max. Frame Rate
(at full resolution) A601f / A601fc: 60 fps in 8 bit output modes 30 fps in 16 bit output modes
A602f / A602fc: 100 fps in 8 bit output modes
50 fps in 16 bit output modes
Video Output Formats A601f / A602f: Mono 8 (8 bits/pixel)
Mono 16 (16 bits/pixel - 10 bits are effective)
Pseudo YUV 4:2:2 (16 bits/pix avg.)*
A601fc / A602fc: YUV 4:2:2 (16 bits/pixel avg.)
Mono 8 (8 bits/pixel)
Raw 8 (8 bits/pixel)
Raw 16 (16 bits/pixel - 10 bits are effective)
* See Section 3.12.1 for more details.
Gain and Brightness Programmable via IEEE 1394 bus
Exposure Time Control Programmable via IEEE 1394 bus
Synchronization External via External Trigger signal
Power Requirements +8.0 to +36.0 VDC (+12 VDC nominal), < 1% ripple
1.7 W max @ 12 VDC (typical)
supplied via 1394 cable
I/O Electrical
Characteristics Inputs: opto-isolated, 5 VDC nominal, 10 mA nominal
Outputs: opto-isolated, 2 to 35 VDC maximum forward voltage, 100 mA max
collector current
See Sections 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 for more details.
Max. Cable Lengths 1394: 4.5 m
I/O: 10 m
See Section 2.2 for more details.
Lens Adapter C-mount
Housing Size
(L x W x H) Without lens adapter: 59.0 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm
With C-mount adapter: 67.3 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm
Weight < 100g (typical)
Conformity CE, FCC
Table 1-1: A600f Performance Specifications

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1.3 Camera Models
A600fseries cameras are available in different models. The model depends on the maximum
frame rate and whether the camera is monochrome or color. Table 1-2 lists the available camera
models.
Throughout this manual, the camera will be called the A600f. Passages that are only valid for a
specific model will be so indicated.
Camera Version Mono / Color Max. Frame Rate at Full Resolution
A601fMono 60 frames/s in 8 bit output modes
30 frames/s in 16 bit output modes
A601fc Color 60 frames/s in 8 bit output modes
30 frames/s in 16 bit output modes
A602fMono 100 frames/s in 8 bit output modes
50 frames/s in 16 bit output modes
A602fc Color 100 frames/s in 8 bit output modes
50 frames/s in 16 bit output modes
Table 1-2: A600fCamera Models

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1.4 Spectral Response
The spectral response for A600f monochrome cameras is shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2: A600f Monochrome Camera Spectral Response
LThe spectral response curve excludes lens characteristics and light source
characteristics.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Wavelength (nm)

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The spectral response for A600fc color cameras is shown in Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3: A600fc Color Camera Spectral Response
LThe spectral response curves exclude lens characteristics, light source
characteristics, and IR cut-off filter characteristics.
To obtain the best performance from A600fc color cameras, use of a
dielectric IR cut-off filter is recommended. The filter should transmit in a
range of 400 nm to 700...720 nm, and it should cut off from 700...720 nm to
1100 nm.
A suitable filter is included in the standard C-mount adapter on A600fc
cameras.
0
5
10
15
20
25
Wavelength (nm)
450 550 650400 500 600 700
Blue
Green (B)
Green (R)
Red

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1.5 Environmental Requirements
1.5.1 Temperature and Humidity
Housing temperature during operation: 0° C … + 50° C (+ 32° F … +122° F)
Humidity during operation: 20% … 80%, relative, non-condensing
1.5.2 Ventilation
Allow sufficient air circulation around the camera to prevent internal heat build-up in your system
and to keep the housing temperature below 50° C. Additional cooling devices such as fans or heat
sinks are not normally required but should be provided if necessary.
1.6 Precautions
To ensure that your warranty remains in force:
Read the manual
Read the manual carefully before using the camera!
Keep foreign matter outside of the camera
Do not open the casing. Touching internal components may damage them.
Be careful not to allow liquid, flammable, or metallic material inside the camera housing. If
operated with any foreign matter inside, the camera may fail or cause a fire.
Electromagnetic Fields
Do not operate the camera in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields. Avoid electrostatic
charging.
Transporting
Transport the camera in its original packaging only. Do not discard the packaging.
Cleaning
Avoid cleaning the surface of the CMOS sensor if possible. If you must clean it, use a soft, lint free
cloth dampened with a small quantity of high quality window cleaner. Because electrostatic
discharge can damage the CMOS sensor, you must use a cloth that will not generate static during
cleaning (cotton is a good choice).
To clean the surface of the camera housing, use a soft, dry cloth. To remove severe stains, use
a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent, then wipe dry.
Do not use volatile solvents such as benzine and thinners; they can damage the surface finish.

Camera Interface
BASLER A600f2-1
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2 Camera Interface
2.1 Connections
2.1.1 General Description
The A600fis interfaced to external circuitry via an IEEE 1394 socket and a 10 pin RJ-45 jack
located on the back of the housing. Figure 2-1 shows the location of the two connectors.
Figure 2-1: Camera Connectors
10 pin
RJ-45
Jack
IEEE
1394
Socket

Camera Interface
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2.1.2 Pin Assignments
The IEEE 1394 socket is used to supply power to the camera and to interface video data and
control signals. The pin assignments for the socket are shown in Table 2-1.
The RJ-45 jack is used to access the four physical input ports and four physical output ports on
the camera. The pin assignments for the jack are shown in Table 2-2.
Pin Signal
1Power Input (+8.0 to +36.0 VDC)
2DC Gnd
3TPB -
4TPB +
5TPA -
6TPA +
Table 2-1: Pin Assignments for the IEEE 1394 Socket
Pin Designation
1Output Port 3 -
2Output Port 2 -
3Output Port 1 -
4Output Port 0 -
5Input Port 0 +
6In Gnd Comm
7Out VCC Comm
8Input Port 2 +
9Input Port 1 +
10 Input Port 3 +
Table 2-2: Pin Assignments for the RJ-45 jack

Camera Interface
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Figure 2-2: A600fPin Numbering
2.1.3 Connector Types
The 6-pin connector on the camera is a standard IEEE-1394 socket.
The 10-pin connector on the camera is an RJ-45 jack.
LThe camera housing is connected to the cable shields and coupled to signal ground
through an RC network (see Figure 2-3 for more details).
Caution!
The plug on the cable that you attach to the camera’s RJ-45 jack must
have 10 pins. Use of a smaller plug, such as one with 8 pins or 4 pins, can
damage the pins in the RJ-45 jack on the camera.
1
3
5
2
4
6
110
!

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2.2 Cables
The maximum length of the IEEE 1394 cable used between the camera and the adapter in your
PC or between the camera and a 1394 hub is 4.5 meters as specified in the IEEE 1394 standard.
Standard, shielded IEEE 1394 cables must be used.
The maximum length of the I/O cable is at least 10 meters. The cable must be shielded and must
be constructed with twisted pair wire. Close proximity to strong magnetic fields should be avoided.
2.3 Camera Power
Power must be supplied to the camera via the IEEE 1394 cable. Nominal input voltage is
+12.0_VDC, however, the camera will operate properly on any input voltage from +8.0 VDC to
+36.0 VDC as specified in the IEEE 1394 standard. Maximum power consumption for the A600f
is 1.7 W at 12 VDC. Ripple must be less than 1%.
Caution!
Use only standard IEEE 1394 connectors.
The polarity of the input power to the camera must be as shown in Table
2-1. Do not reverse the input power polarity. Reversing the polarity will
damage the camera.
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2.4 Input and Output Ports
2.4.1 Input Ports
A600fcameras are equipped with four physical input ports designated as Input Port 0, Input
Port 1, Input Port 2, and Input Port 3. The input ports are accessed via the 10 pin RJ-45 jack on
the back of the camera. See Table 2-2 and Figure 2-2 for input port pin assignments and pin
numbering.
As shown in Figure 2-3, each input port is opto-isolated. The nominal input voltage for the LED in
the opto-coupler is 5.0 V (± 1.0 V). The input current for the LED is 5 to 15 mA with 10 mA
recommended.
For each input port, a current between 5 and 15 mA means a logical one. A current of less than
0.1 mA means a logical zero.
By default, Input Port 0 is assigned to receive an external trigger (ExTrig) signal that can be used
to control the start of exposure. For more information about the ExTrig signal and for information
on assigning the ExTrig signal to a different input port, see Section 3.2.5.
2.4.2 Output Ports
A102fcameras are equipped with four physical output ports designated as Output Port 0, Output
Port 1, Output Port 2, and Output Port 3. The output ports are accessed via the 10 pin RJ-45 jack
on the back of the camera. See Table 2-2 and Figure 2-2 for output port pin assignments and pin
numbering.
As shown in Figure 2-3, each output port is opto-isolated. The minimum forward voltage is 2 V,
the maximum forward voltage is 35 V, the maximum reverse voltage is 6 V, and the maximum
collector current is 100 mA.
A conducting transistor means a logical one and a non-conducting transistor means a logical zero.
By default, Output Port 0 is assigned to transmit an integration enabled (IntEn) signal that
indicates when exposure is taking place. For more information about the IntEn signal, see Section
3.4.
By default, Output Port 1 is assigned to transmit a trigger ready (TrigRdy) signal that goes high to
indicate the earliest point at which exposure start for the next frame can be triggered. For more
information about the TrigRdy signal, see Section 3.3.
The assignment of camera output signals to physical output ports can be changed by the user.
See Section 5.7.10 for more information about configuring output ports.
LAs stated above, the nominal input voltage for the LED on each input is +5 VDC. If
a 560 Ohm resistor is added to the positive line for an input, the input voltage can be
12 VDC. If a 1.2 or 1.5 kOhm resistor is added to the positive line for an input, the
input voltage can be 24 VDC.
LBy default, output ports 0, 1, and 2 are set to a low state after power on. Output port
3 is initially set to low but will go high approximately 100 to 300 ms after power on.
Output port 3 will remain high for approximately 750 ms and will then reset to low.

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2.5 Pixel Data
Pixel data is transmitted as isochronous data packets according to version 1.30 of the “1394 -
based Digital Camera Specification” (DCAM) issued by the 1394 Trade Association (see the trade
association’s web site: www.1394ta.org). The first packet of each frame is identified by a 1 in the
sync bit of the packet header.
Pixel Data Transmission Sequence
Pixel data is transmitted in the following sequence:
• Row 0/Pixel 0, Row 0/Pixel 1, Row 0/Pixel 2 ... Row 0/Pixel 654, Row 0/Pixel 655.
• Row 1/Pixel 0, Row 1/Pixel 1, Row 1/Pixel 2 ... Row 1/Pixel 654, Row 1/Pixel 655.
• Row 2/Pixel 0, Row 2/Pixel 1, Row 2/Pixel 2 ... Row 2/Pixel 654, Row 2/Pixel 655.
• And so on.
2.6 IEEE 1394 Device Information
The A600fuses an IEEE 1394a - 2000 compliant physical layer device to transmit pixel data.
Detailed spec sheets for devices of this type are available at the Texas Instruments web site
(www.ti.com).