Blue Technix Argos 3D P310 Instructions for use

Argos 3D - P310
Hardware User Manual
Version 1.3

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Argos 3D - P310 – Hardware User Manual
Document No.: 900-308 / A
Publication date: October 14, 2014
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Table of Contents
1General Information.......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Symbols Used........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Certification ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 CE Declaration ................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 FCC Declaration................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.3 Eye Safety .......................................................................................................................... 7
Illumination: LEDs ................................................................................................................................ 7
Wavelength .......................................................................................................................................... 7
850nm (typ) .......................................................................................................................................... 7
In accordance with EN62471:2008 resp. IEC62471:2006................................................................... 7
Output power ....................................................................................................................................... 7
TBD ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Safety instructions .................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Electrical connection................................................................................................................. 8
2Overview........................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Components.............................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Interfaces and Connectors...................................................................................................... 10
3Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.1 Mounting Holes (a)........................................................................................................... 11
3.1.2 Mount Spacing................................................................................................................. 11
4Board Description .......................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Signal naming.......................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Connector Numbering............................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Interface-Slot........................................................................................................................... 12
4.3.1 Ethernet (a)....................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.2 General purpose output 1 & 2 (b) .................................................................................... 13
4.3.3 General purpose output 3 & 4 (c)..................................................................................... 13
4.3.4 General purpose input 1 & 2 (d)....................................................................................... 14
4.3.5 RS232/RS485 (e) ............................................................................................................. 14
4.3.6 CAN-Bus (f) ...................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.7 Modulation Interface (LVDS) (g) ....................................................................................... 15
4.3.8 DIP-Switch (h) .................................................................................................................. 16
4.3.9 Trigger and RS232 (i) ....................................................................................................... 16
4.3.10 Power Connector (j) ......................................................................................................... 16
4.3.11 I2C (c)............................................................................................................................... 17
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4.3.12 Boot loader mode button (k)............................................................................................ 17
4.3.13 Reset-Button (l) ................................................................................................................ 17
4.3.14 USB (m)............................................................................................................................ 17
5Software ......................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Firmware ................................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 Demo Application.................................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Getting Started Software Development Example................................................................... 18
6Appendix ........................................................................................................................................ 19
6.1 Operating Conditions .............................................................................................................. 19
6.2 Mechanical Outline.................................................................................................................. 19
7Support........................................................................................................................................... 21
7.1.1 General Support............................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Software Packages ................................................................................................................. 21
7.3 Related Products .................................................................................................................... 21
8Product History .............................................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Version Information ................................................................................................................. 22
8.1.1 Argos3D-P310 ................................................................................................................. 22
8.2 Anomalies................................................................................................................................ 22
8.3 Document Revision History .................................................................................................... 22
9Index............................................................................................................................................... 23
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Bluetechnix takes no liability for any damages and errors causing of the usage of this board. The user of this
board is responsible by himself for the functionality of his application. He is allowed to use the board only if
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Information
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Warning
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1General Information
This guide applies to the Argos 3D - P310 camera platform from Bluetechnix. Follow this guide chapter by
chapter to set up and understand your product. If a section of this document only applies to certain camera
parts, this is indicated at the beginning of the respective section.
1.1 Symbols Used
This guide makes use of a few symbols and conventions:
Warning
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury and/or
property damage or damage to the device.
Caution
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor damage to the device, in
malfunction of the device or in data loss.
Note
Notes provide information on special issues related to the device or provide information that will
make operation of the device easier.
Procedures
A procedure always starts with a headline
1. The number indicates the step number of a certain procedure you are expected to
follow. Steps are numbered sequentially.
This sign indicates an expected result of your action.
References

This symbol indicates a cross reference to a different chapter of this manual or to an
external document.
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1.2 Certification
1.2.1 CE Declaration
Bluetechnix hereby declares that this Argos 3D - P310 product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC.
1.2.2 FCC Declaration
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 communications. 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.
FCC ID: SSZA3DP31015020
Trade Name: Bluetechnix Group GmbH
Model: Argos 3D – P310
Classification of ITE (EN55022)
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
1.2.3 Eye Safety
Illumination: LEDs
Wavelength
850nm (typ)
In accordance with
EN62471:2008 resp.
IEC62471:2006
Output power
TBD
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1.3 Safety instructions
Important
This manual is part of the device and contains information and illustrations about the correct
handling of the device and must be read before installation or use. Observe the operating
instructions. Non-observance of the instructions, operation which is not in accordance with use
as prescribed below, wrong installation or handling can affect the safety of people and
machinery.
The installation and connection must comply with the applicable national and international
standards. Responsibility lies with the person installing the unit.
1.4 Electrical connection
Note
The unit must be connected by a qualified electrician.
Device of protection class III (PC III).
The electric supply must only be made via PELV circuits.
The device must only be powered by a limited energy source (≤ 30V; ≤ 8A; ≤ 100VA).
Disconnect power before connecting the unit.
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2Overview
2.1 Components
a
c
e
b
d
cb
a
Figure 2-1 Argos3D-P310 components
a. Case
b. Viewing window for 3D sensor
c. Viewing window for illumination module
d. Interface board
e. Interface cover
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2.2 Interfaces and Connectors
Marks Pin #1 c
a b d f i
e g j k l
m
h
Figure 2-2:
Argos3D-P310 connectors and interfaces
a. Ethernet (RJ45) 10/100/Base-T
b. General purpose outputs, galvanic isolated
c. General purpose outputs, galvanic isolated
d. General purpose inputs, galvanic isolated
e. RS232/485
f. CAN-Bus
g. Modulation Light Interface
h. DIP-Switch
i. Trigger, UART
j. Power supply
k. Boot loader mode button
l. Reset button
m. USB
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3Hardware Installation
3.1 Mounting
Caution
Case may become hot!
180.60
161.70
a
Figure 3-1: Mounting holes for the case
3.1.1 Mounting Holes (a)
The case has four M3 holes that allows mounting the Argos3D-P310.
3.1.2 Mount Spacing
The device is primarily intended for mounting on a wall or the ceiling. Leave enough space for air circulation.
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4Board Description
4.1 Signal naming
Signal names are usually written in capital letters. They are noted in positive logic (positive asserted). If the
signal is negative asserted an “n” will be added as prefix to the signal name.
Type:
The type describes the electrical characteristics of the signal. The following types are available:
•I Input
•O Output
•DN Negative Differential Output
•DP Positive Differential Output
•P Power supply
•3.3V TTL TTL compatible signal with 3.3V high level and 0V low level
•5V tolerant Accepts 5V input level
4.2 Connector Numbering
All pins no. 1 of each connector are marked in the figures with a red arrow. The connector numbering always
starts at this pin, continuing in this row, and going backwards at the opposite side.
Markes Pin #1
4.3 Interface-Slot
Marks Pin #1
c
a b d f i
e g j k l
m
h
Figure 4-1: Argos3D-P310 connector location
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4.3.1 Ethernet (a)
These are standard straight RJ45 10/100 Base-T compatible Ethernet connectors. They are connected to an
Ethernet switch.
Both Ethernet connectors can be used to connect multiple cameras in a daisy chain.
4.3.2 General purpose output 1 & 2 (b)
This 4 pole 3.5mm terminal connector allows plugging a cable entry plug like 691361100004from Würth
Elektronik.
No.
Signal
Type
Description
1
OUT1A
SPST-A
Relay contact A
2
OUT1B
SPST-B
Relay contact B
3
OUT2A
SPST-A
Relay contact A
4
OUT2B
SPST-B
Relay contact B
Table 4-1: General purpose output 1 & 2 connector description
A solid state relay ASSR-3210 from Avago Technologies is used for each general purpose output.
Voltage range: 18V to 30V.
Current range: 0mA to 200mA.
4.3.3 General purpose output 3 & 4 (c)
This 4 pole 3.5mm terminal connector allows plugging a cable entry plug like 691361100004from Würth
Elektronik.
No.
Signal
Type
Description
1
OUT3A
SPST-A
0V to 30V
Relay contact A
2
OUT3B
SPST-B
0V to 30V
Relay contact B
3
OUT4A
SPST-A
0V to 30V
Relay contact A
4
OUT4B
SPST-B
0V to 30V
Relay contact B
Table 4-2: General purpose output 3 & 4 connector description
A solid state relay ASSR-3210 from Avago Technologies is used for each general purpose output.
Voltage range: 18V to 30V.
Current range: 0mA to 200mA.
Note
The cable length should not exceed 3m.
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4.3.4 General purpose input 1 & 2 (d)
This 4 pole 3.5mm terminal connector allows plugging a cable entry plug like 691361100004from Würth
Elektronik.
No.
Signal
Type
Description
1
IN2A
I
0V to 50V
Relay contact A
2
IN2B
I
0V to 50V
Relay contact B
3
IN1A
I
0V to 50V
Relay contact A
4
IN1B
I
0V to 50V
Relay contact B
Table 4-3: General purpose input 1 & 2 connector description
An opto-coupler SFH6286-2T from Vishay is used for each general purpose input.
OFF-Range: 0V to 2V.
ON-Range: 5V to 50V.
4.3.5 RS232/RS485 (e)
This 3 pole 3.5mm terminal connector allows plugging a cable entry plug like 691361100003from Würth
Elektronik.
No.
Signal
Type
Description
1
GND
P
Signal Ground
2
RS232 RxD
1)
RS485 A/Y
IO
DN
RS232 Receive Data
RS485 Negative Differential Data
3
RS232 TxD1)
RS485 B/Z
IO
DP
RS232 Transmit Data
RS485 Positive Differential Data
Table 4-4: GPIO Connector Description
1) The interface mode can be selected with the DIP-Switch (see chapter 4.3.8).
The RS232 interface is running in full duplex mode and the RS485 is running in half duplex mode.
Note
The cable length should not exceed 3m.
Note
The cable length should not exceed 3m.
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4.3.6 CAN-Bus (f)
This 3 pole 3.5mm terminal connector allows plugging a cable entry plug like 691361100003from Würth
Elektronik.
No.
Signal
Type
Description
1
CAN_P
DP
CAN H
2
CAN_N
DN
CAN L
3
GND
P
Power Ground
Table 4-5: CAN-Bus connector description
4.3.7 Modulation Interface (LVDS) (g)
This 3 pole 3.5mm terminal connector allows plugging a cable entry plug like 691361100003from Würth
Elektronik.
No.
Signal
Type
Description
1
GND
P
Power ground
2
MOD_P
DP
Modulation signal output+
3
MOD_N
DN
Modulation signal output-
Table 4-6: Modulation Interface connector description
The Modulation Interface provides the modulation signal for an external illumination module (differential
LVDS).
Caution
Overvoltage on the Modulation Interface will destroy the Argos3D-P310.
Note
The cable length should not exceed 60m.
Note
The cable length should not exceed 60m.
Note
The cable length should not exceed 50cm.
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4.3.8 DIP-Switch (h)
The DIP-Switch allows configuring the RS232/RS485 transceiver and the CAN-Bus. The following table
shows the functionality of each switch.
No.
Name
Description
1
CAN Termination
ON: Enables the 120Ω CAN-Bus termination resistor
OFF: No termination resistor is active
2
RS485 Enable
ON: Transceiver works in RS485 mode
OFF: Transceiver works in RS232 mode
3
-
Not used
4
RS485 Termination
ON: Enables the 120Ω RS485 termination resistor
OFF: No termination resistor is active
Table 4-7: DIP-Switch Description
4.3.9 Trigger and RS232 (i)
This 5 pole 3.5mm terminal connector allows plugging a cable entry plug like 691361100005from Würth
Elektronik.
No.
Signal
Type
Description
1
TriggerOUT
OD
10k pull-up to 5V
Trigger Output
2
TriggerIN
I
Trigger Input (for input voltages refer to Table 6-1)
3
GND
P
Power ground
4
RS232 RxD
IO
RS232 Receive Data
5
RS232 TxD
IO
RS232 Transmit Data
Table 4-8: Trigger connector description
Note
The usage of this interface may depend on the firmware version.
4.3.10 Power Connector (j)
This 3.5mm terminal connector allows plugging a cable entry plug like 691361100002 from Würth Elektronik.
Compatible connectors from other manufacturers may be found as well.
No.
Signal
Type
Description
1
VIN
P
Positive power supply
2
GND
P
Power ground
Table 4-9: Power connector description
Note
Make sure that the termination resistor is always disabled, if the driver runs in RS232 mode.
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The pins of the power connector are protected against wrong polarity.
Voltage range: 12V to 30V
Warning
Use inherently limited power sources only!
4.3.11 I2C (c)
This 4 pole 3.5mm terminal connector allows plugging a cable entry plug like 691361100004from Würth
Elektronik.
No.
Signal
Type
Description
1
GND
P
Signal Ground
2
3V3
P
3V3 Power supply (max. 25mA Output)
3
SCL
O
3.3V TTL
I2C Clock (2k2 pull-up to 3V3)
4
SDA
I/O
3.3V TTL
I2C Data (2k2 pull-up to 3V3)
Table 4-10: I2C Connector Description
4.3.12 Boot loader mode button (k)
This button can be used to start the Argos3D-P310 in boot loader mode.
For further information about the boot loader function see Software User Manual of the Argos3D-P310.
4.3.13 Reset-Button (l)
This button can be used to perform a hardware reset and a factory default reset.
For further information about the factory default reset function see Software User Manual of the Argos3D-
P310.
4.3.14 USB (m)
This USB micro connector can be directly connected to a host computer.
For further information about the USB function see Software User Manual of the Argos3D-P310.
Note
The cable length should not exceed 60m.
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5Software
5.1 Firmware
For a description of the firmware related interfaces, protocol descriptions, register settings, etc. please refer
to the Software User Manual.
5.2 Demo Application
Demo applications for a first bringup of the device can be found at the support site.
Software and documentation

https://support.bluetechnix.com
5.3 Getting Started Software Development Example
To facilitate the integration of the Argos camera in your own application a getting started example will be
available on our support site.
Software and documentation

https://support.bluetechnix.com
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6Appendix
6.1 Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
VIN
Input supply voltage
12
24
30
V
PIN
Input power
-
-
60
W
T
Operating Temperature
-20
55
°C
T
Storage Temperature
-40
+125
°C
TRIGGER_IN
MAX
Maximum Trigger Input Voltage
-
30
-
V
TRIGGER_IN
LOW
Trigger Input Threshold Low
2.2
V
TRIGGER_IN
High
Trigger Input Threshold High
1
V
Table 6-1: Operating Conditions
6.2 Mechanical Outline
All dimensions are given in mm.
Mechanical outline of the ‘Bounding Box’:
Note
Refer to the anomaly list for anomalies regarding the operating conditions.
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200
200 60
Figure 6-1: Mechanical outline of the bounding box
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