Blue Technix Argos2D - D12x User manual

Argos2D - D12x
User Manual
Version 1.1

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Argos®2D – D12x – User Manual
Document No.: 900-308 / B
Publication date: June 28, 2013
Subject to change without notice. Errors excepted.
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Table of Contents
1General Information.......................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Symbols Used........................................................................................................................... 5
2Overview........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 System Architecture.................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Models....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Argos2D – D120 (150-1020-1) ........................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 Argos2D – D121 (150-1021-1) ........................................................................................... 7
2.2.3 Argos2D – D122 (150-1022-1) ........................................................................................... 7
2.2.4 Argos2D – D123 (150-1023-1) ........................................................................................... 7
2.2.5 Argos2D – D124 (150-1024-1) ........................................................................................... 7
2.3 Interfaces & Connectors ........................................................................................................... 7
3Software Installation......................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Software-Development-Kit SDK ............................................................................................... 9
3.2 Drivers ....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Console ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Connecting the Core Module and the Carrier Board.............................................................. 10
4.2 Connecting CM and CB with housing base ........................................................................... 10
4.3 Connecting the ISM with front plane ...................................................................................... 11
4.4 Connecting the 30pin flex-foil cable to the ISM ..................................................................... 12
4.5 Connecting ISM to housing base ........................................................................................... 12
4.6 Inserting the µSD-Card and the coin cell................................................................................ 13
4.7 Connecting the housing cover with the base ......................................................................... 14
5Getting Started ............................................................................................................................... 15
6Programming Environment ............................................................................................................ 16
Use Visual DSP++ Version 5.0 Update 8........................................................................................... 16
6.1 Setting up the tool chain ......................................................................................................... 16
7Appendix ........................................................................................................................................ 17
7.1 Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 17
7.1.1 Operating Conditions....................................................................................................... 17
7.1.2 Maximum Ratings ............................................................................................................ 17
7.1.3 ESD Sensitivity................................................................................................................. 17
7.2 Connector and Interface Description...................................................................................... 17
7.2.1 Reset button b (S2) .......................................................................................................... 17
7.2.2 Analog video connector c (X9)......................................................................................... 18
7.2.3 Power connector d (X4) ................................................................................................... 18
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7.2.4 RJ45 Ethernet connector a (X3)....................................................................................... 18
7.2.5 Status LED e (V3) ............................................................................................................. 18
7.2.6 Micro USB connector f (X7) ............................................................................................. 18
7.2.7 ISM connector g (X1) ....................................................................................................... 18
7.2.8 µSD-Card holder m (X5) .................................................................................................. 19
7.2.9 JTAG connector h (X2)..................................................................................................... 19
7.2.10 I/O extender connector k (X6).......................................................................................... 19
7.2.11 RTC-battery holder l (G1)................................................................................................. 20
7.2.12 Reset button i (S1) ........................................................................................................... 20
7.2.13 Boot mode switch j (S6) .................................................................................................. 20
7.2.14 Core Module connectors o (U1) ...................................................................................... 20
7.3 Mechanical Outline.................................................................................................................. 21
7.4 Support ................................................................................................................................... 21
7.4.1 General Support............................................................................................................... 21
7.4.2 Board Support Packages ................................................................................................ 21
7.4.3 Blackfin® Software Support............................................................................................ 21
7.4.4 Blackfin®Design Services................................................................................................ 22
7.5 Dependability .......................................................................................................................... 22
7.5.1 MTBF ............................................................................................................................... 22
8Product History .............................................................................................................................. 23
8.1 Version Information ................................................................................................................. 23
8.1.1 Argos2D – D120 (150-1020-1) ......................................................................................... 23
8.1.2 Argos2D – D121 (150-1021-1) ......................................................................................... 23
8.1.3 Argos2D – D122 (150-1022-1) ......................................................................................... 23
8.1.4 Argos2D – D123 (150-1023-1) ......................................................................................... 23
8.1.5 Argos2D – D124 (150-1024-1) ......................................................................................... 23
8.2 Anomalies................................................................................................................................ 24
8.3 Document Revision History .................................................................................................... 24
9Index............................................................................................................................................... 25
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1General Information
This guide applies to all smart cameras based on the Argos® smart camera platform from Bluetechnix
GmbH. Follow this guide chapter by chapter to set up and understand your product. If a section of this
document only applies to certain camera models, 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 an 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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2Overview
2.1 System Architecture
The Argos2D – D12x is designed to cover the needs for an intelligent image sensor with a high flexibility in
data transmission. The typical workflow can be divided in three actions:
•Data capturing
•Video/Image processing
•Data transmission
ISM
MT9M131-C
MT9M025-M/C
MT9M031-M/C
JT AG
Extension
RJ45
DC-Plug
RGB LEDReset Buttons
µSD Card Slot
eCM-BF609
2 x 600MHz
8MB NO R-Fla sh
256MB SDRAM
Cable
Camera
Interface
USB-OTG
RGB-LED
Driver
RTC
Module Active
Components User Interfaces Connectors
Camera
Interface
Analog Video
Enco der Cinch
Figure 2.1: System Architecture
The Bluetechnix standard Image Sensor Interface (BLT-ISM-Connector) allows connecting various image
sensors to the Argos2D – D12x (i.e. ISM-AR0132AT, ISM-MT9M131 or ISM-MT9P031).
To transmit the captured and processed data there are various interfaces on the Argos2D – D12x. Depending
on the needed transmission rate you can select between USB, Ethernet, CAN (optional) or just store the data
on a micro-SD-card.
If there is the need to visualize the processed data or simply for visual debugging, an HDMI output is
available on the Argos2D – D12x.
2.2 Models
All Argos2D – D12x cameras are equipped with the i.MX carrier board, which contains all peripherals, the
core module mount and interfaces including the ISM-connector, the eCM-BF609 SoM as CPU board, the
housing and the selected ISM.
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Front View Side View Back View
a b c cd e f
Figure 2.2: Argos2D – D12x views
a. ISM (Images Sensor Module) changeable
b. Front panel
c. Lense holder
d. Housing cover
e. Housing base
f. Rear panel with user interface and peripherals connectors
2.2.1 Argos2D – D120 (150-1020-1)
The D120 comes with the MT9M131 color, image sensor form Aptina, module. The sensor has a 1/3-inch
(5:4) format with 1280 x 1024 pixels.
2.2.2 Argos2D – D121 (150-1021-1)
The D121 comes with the MT9M025 monochrome, image sensor form Aptina, module. The sensor has a 1/3-
inch (4:3) format with 1280 x 960 pixels.
2.2.3 Argos2D – D122 (150-1022-1)
The D122 comes with the MT9M025 color, image sensor form Aptina, module. The sensor has a 1/3-inch
(4:3) format with 1280 x 960 pixels.
2.2.4 Argos2D – D123 (150-1023-1)
The D123 comes with the MT9P031 monochrome, image sensor form Aptina, module. The sensor has a
1/2.5-inch (4:3) format with 2592 x 1944 pixels.
2.2.5 Argos2D – D124 (150-1024-1)
The D124 comes with the MT9P031 color, image sensor form Aptina, module. The sensor has a 1/2.5-inch
(4:3) format with 2592 x 1944 pixels.
2.3 Interfaces & Connectors
All Argos2D – D12x cameras are equipped with the same connectors and interfaces.
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b
cd
e f
a
c
d
h i k
ln
g
f
e
b
o
m
j
Figure 2.3: Argos2D – D12x connectors and interfaces
a. RJ45 Ethernet connector
b. Reset button
c. Analog video connector
d. Power connector
e. Status LED
f. USB-OTG connector
g. ISM connector
h. JTAG connector
i. Reset button
j. Boot mode switch
k. I/O extender connector
l. RTC-battery holder
m. µSD-Card holder
n. Power supply LED
o. Core Module connectors
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3Software Installation
3.1 Software-Development-Kit SDK
Bluetechnix offers a Board Support Package that is based on BlackSheep. This BSP will need Visual DSP++
Version 5.0 Update 8.
3.2 Drivers
If your Operating system does not install the drivers for a virtual comport, a USB-UART driver installation
guide can be found here.
3.3 Console
An installation guide for a serial console can be found here.
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4Hardware Installation
Caution
Only assemble and dissemble electronic in an ESD-protected environment.
4.1 Connecting the Core Module and the Carrier Board
1. Put the carrier board with the bottom side up on a base.
2. Take the core module and align in on the connectors of the carrier board.
Be aware that the CM and the CB is parallel
3. Connect the CM with appropriate force on the marked spots to the CB.
1
2
3
Figure 4.1: Connecting the Core Module and the Carrier Board
4.2 Connecting CM and CB with housing base
1. Take the rear plane and the housing base.
2. Take two M2.9 x 5mm self-tapping screws and mount it.
3. Take the eCM-CB compound with the CM looking down. First insert the connectors into the rear
plane and then push the CB down to the housing base.
4. Take two M2.9 x 5mm self-tapping screws and mount it on the front.
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4
2
3
Figure 4.2: Connecting CM and CB with housing base
4.3 Connecting the ISM with front plane
1. Usually the ISM comes mounted with a CS mount holder. This is fixed with two M2 x 5mm screws
2. Take the ISM and align it on the front plane, by using the locating pins.
3. Take four M2.9 x 8mm self-tapping screws and mount them together.
123
Figure 4.3: Connecting the ISM with front plane
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4.4 Connecting the 30pin flex-foil cable to the ISM
1. Take a look on the ISM. There is the possibility that more than one ISM connector is populated, if
that’s the case you must use that one with an i.MX mark besides. The flex foil cable must have the
contacts on the same side.
2. Pull out the lock of the connector with appropriate force simultaneously on both sides.
3. Insert the flex-foil cable with the visible contacts showing away from the ISM.
4. Secure the cable by pushing the lock back in.
12345
Figure 4.4: Connecting flex-foil cable with ISM
4.5 Connecting ISM to housing base
1. Take the housing base including the CB and also take the ISM with connected front plane and flex-
foil cable.
2. Pull out the lock of the connector with appropriate force simultaneously on both sides.
3. Pull out the lock of the connector with appropriate force simultaneously on both sides.
4. Insert the flex-foil cable with the visible contacts showing away from the ISM.
5. Secure the cable by pushing the lock back in.
6. Insert the ISM into the housing base
7. Turn the whole camera around and mount two M2.9 x 8mm self-tapping screws on the bottom.
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1
6
7
Figure 4.5: Connecting ISM and front plane to housing base
4.6 Inserting the µSD-Card and the coin cell
1. Open the µSD-Card slot by pushing the slot with appropriate force to the right and then up.
2. Insert the µSD-Card.
3. Close the slot by pushing them town and to the left.
4. Push the 12mm coin cell with the positive side up and appropriate force into the holder.
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Figure 4.6: Inserting the µSD-Card and the coin cell
4.7 Connecting the housing cover with the base
1. Put the housing cover over the base
2. Take two M2.9 x 8mm self-tapping screws and mount them in front of the cover.
3. Take two M2.9 x 18mm self-tapping screws and mount them in back of the cover.
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Figure 4.7: Connecting the housing cover with the base
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5Getting Started
A Guide how to start with your Argos®2D D120 Camera based on the eCM-BF609 SoM can be found here.
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6Programming Environment
Use Visual DSP++ Version 5.0 Update 8.
6.1 Setting up the tool chain
The tool chain gets installed with the Software-Development-Kit SDK.
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7Appendix
7.1 Electrical Specifications
7.1.1 Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max1
Unit
VIN
Input supply voltage
7
12
20
V
IIN
Input current @ 12V
-
TBD
TBD
mA
V3V3
Extender Voltage Supply
3.0
3.3
3.6
V
I3V3
Extender Current Supply
-
-
TBD
mA
VOH
High level output voltage
2.31
-
-
V
VOL
Low level output voltage
-
-
0.99
V
Table 7.1: Electrical characteristics
1An overstepping of these maximums may cause permanent damage of the CM.
7.1.2 Maximum Ratings
Stressing the device above the rating listed in the absolute maximum ratings
table may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only.
Operation of the device at these or any other conditions greater than those
indicated in the operating sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure
to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability.
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Max
Unit
VIN
Input supply voltage
-0.5
22
V
V
IO
Input or output voltage
-0.5
3.6
V
OH
/I
OL
Current per pin
0
10
mA
T
AMB
Ambient temperature
0
70
°C
T
STO
Storage temperature
-55
150
°C
φ
AMB
Relative ambient humidity
-
90
%
Table 7.2: Absolute maximum ratings
7.1.3 ESD Sensitivity
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit
boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented
or proprietary protection circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to
high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid
performance degradation or loss of functionality.
7.2 Connector and Interface Description
7.2.1 Reset button b (S2)
The push button performs a factory reset. This function is not implemented in Software.
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7.2.2 Analog video connector c (X9)
The cinch connector provides a standard interface for analog video signals. The video encoder ADV7391 is
preprocessing the video signal from the IPU.
7.2.3 Power connector d (X4)
The Argos2D-D12x works with a single power supply of 7V to 20V.
7.2.4 RJ45 Ethernet connector a (X3)
The RJ45 Ethernet connector is routed directly to the on-board physical transceiver of the eCM-BF609.
7.2.5 Status LED e (V3)
The RGB LEDs are connected to GPIOs of the Core Module.
LED
Signal
Type
Green
PF23
Active low
Blue
PF24
Active low
Red
PF22
Active low
Table 7.3: Status LEDs
e
(V3)
7.2.6 Micro USB connector f (X7)
The USB signals are routed to a micro USB-A connector.
7.2.7 ISM connector g (X1)
Pin No.
Pin Name
Signal Name
Type
Description
1
VCAMA
VCAMIO
PWR
Camera Analog Voltage Supply
2
GND
GND
PWR
Power Ground
3
SADDR
-
NC
Not Connected
4
CAMCLK
CLKBUF
O
Camera Master Clock
5
NRESET
PF16
O
Global Reset
6
SIO.C
PPI0.D15
O
Configuration Bus Clock Line
7
SIO.D
PPI0.D15
I/O
Configuration Bus Data Line
8
VCAMC
-
NC
Not Connected
9
GND
GND
PWR
Power Ground
10
PCLK
PPI0.CLK
I
Pixel Clock
11
VSYNC
PPI0.SY2
I
VSYNC
12
HSYNC
PPI0.SY1
I
HSYNC
13
TRIGGER
PPI0.D12
O
Camera Trigger
14
STROBE
PPI0.D13
I
Strobe Signal from Camera
15
D0
PPI0.D0
I
Pixel Data
16
D1
PPI0.D1
I
Pixel Data
17
D2
PPI0.D2
I
Pixel Data
18
D3
PPI0.D3
I
Pixel Data
19
VCAMIO
VCAMIO
PWR
Camera IO Power Supply
20
GND
GND
PWR
Power Ground
21
D4
PPI0.D4
I
Pixel Data
22
D5
PPI0.D5
I
Pixel Data
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Pin No.
Pin Name
Signal Name
Type
Description
23
D6
PPI0.D6
I
Pixel Data
24
D7
PPI0.D7
I
Pixel Data
25
GND
GND
PWR
Power Ground
26
D8
PPI0.D8
I
Pixel Data
27
D9
PPI0.D9
I
Pixel Data
28
D10
PPI0.D10
I
Pixel Data
29
D11
PPI0.D11
I
Pixel Data
30
OE
PF18
O
Output Enable (Active Low)
Table 7.4: ISM connector
g
(X1)
7.2.8 µSD-Card holder m (X5)
The µSD-Card is connected to the Core Module by SPI interface. The signal PF3 is used as CS. A µSD-Card
connector mounted on the top side of the board supports µSD cards.
7.2.9 JTAG connector h (X2)
A JTAG connector provides a debug interface to the Core Module.
Pin No.
Signal Name
Type
Description
1
GND
PWR
Power Ground
2
JTAG.nEMU
O
Emulation (active low)
3
-
-
-
4
GND
PWR
Power Ground
5
Vref
Passive
IO Reference Voltage (10kΩ resistor to 3.3V)
6
JTAG.TMS
I
Test Mode Selection
7
GND
PWR
Power Ground
8
JTAG.TCK
I
Test Clock
9
GND
PWR
Power Ground
10
JTAG.nTRST
I
Test Reset (active low)
11
GND
PWR
Power Ground
12
JTAG.TDI
I
Test Data Input
13
GND
PWR
Power Ground
14
JTAG.TDO
O
Test Data Output
Table 7.5: JTAG connector h (X2)
7.2.10 I/O extender connector k (X6)
Pin No.
Signal Name
Type
Description
1
UART.RXD
I
UART Receive Data
2
I2C.D
I/O 3k PU
I2C Data
3
UART.TXD
O
UART Transmit Data
4
I2C.C
O 3k PU
I2C Clock
5
GND
PWR
Power Ground
6
GND
PWR
Power Ground
7
3V3
PWR
3.3V
8
3V3
PWR
3.3V
9
PF1
I/O
GPIO
10
CAN.RXD
I
CAN Receive Data
11
PF2
I/O
GPIO
12
CAN.TXD
O
CAN Transmit Data
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