FastVision FastCamera13 User manual

FASTCAMERA SERIES
FASTCAMERA13
USER’S MANUAL
FVM-50013

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Document Name: FastCamer13 User’s Manual
Document Number: 30002-50013
Revision History: 1.0 January 20,2003
1.1 March 26,2003
1.2 March 30,2003
1.3 April 9, 2003
2.0 August 10,2004
3.0 August 13, 2004
4.0 August 17, 2004
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION _________________________________________________ 1-6
2. Features and Specifications_______________________________________ 2-6
2.1. CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________________2-7
2.2. IMAGE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS:______________________________________2-7
2.3. Physical Specifications ________________________________________________2-7
2.4. Connectors __________________________________________________________2-9
2.4.1. Power Connector HR10A-10R-12PB__________________________________________ 2-9
2.4.2. Data Connector J2________________________________________________________ 2-9
2.4.3. Data Connector J3________________________________________________________ 2-9
3. Power Requirements ____________________________________________ 3-10
4. Timing ________________________________________________________ 4-10
5. Trigger Modes _________________________________________________ 5-10
6. Camera Data Flow ______________________________________________ 6-12
7. The Standard Camera Functionality _______________________________ 7-13
8. Pixel Gain and Offset____________________________________________ 8-13
9. Memory Option_________________________________________________ 9-13
9.1. FIFO memory mode __________________________________________________9-13
9.2. Circular buffer memory mode__________________________________________9-14
9.3. Image summing memory mode ________________________________________9-14
10. Lookup Table Option___________________________________________ 10-14
11. Data Format Funnel ____________________________________________ 11-14
12. Internal Camera Memory________________________________________ 12-14
13. Sensor Control________________________________________________ 13-14
13.1. Line Timing ______________________________________________________13-15
13.2. Frame Timing ____________________________________________________13-15
13.3. Exposure Modes__________________________________________________13-15
13.4. Trigger Modes____________________________________________________13-15
13.5. Trigger Options___________________________________________________13-16
13.6. Trigger Outputs___________________________________________________13-17
13.7. Reference Voltages________________________________________________13-17
13.8. Calibration_______________________________________________________13-17

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13.9. Power-on Initialization _____________________________________________13-17
14. Flash Memory_________________________________________________ 14-18
15. Camera State Storage __________________________________________ 15-19
16. Serial Control Interface _________________________________________ 16-20
16.1. Encoding ________________________________________________________16-21
17. Inter-FPGA Communication _____________________________________ 17-25
18. Embedded Soft Processor Core__________________________________ 18-26
19. Data FPGA ___________________________________________________ 19-31
19.1. Functional Description_____________________________________________19-31
19.2. Video Data path overview __________________________________________19-33
19.3. Operating mode control overview____________________________________19-33
19.4. Camera State_____________________________________________________19-33
19.5. DataFpga State controls____________________________________________19-34
19.5.1. Camera Link Readout Mode ______________________________________________ 19-34
19.5.2. Camera Link Clock Frequency setting_______________________________________ 19-37
19.5.3. Binning Control setting___________________________________________________ 19-37
19.5.4. Binning Multiplier setting _________________________________________________ 19-37
20. Frame Rates. _________________________________________________ 20-38
20.1. Memory Operation.________________________________________________20-38
20.2. DATA FPGA Technical Details. ______________________________________20-38
20.3. 1 Tap mode ______________________________________________________20-40
20.4. 2 Tap mode ______________________________________________________20-41
20.5. 4 Tap mode ______________________________________________________20-42
20.6. 8 Tap mode ______________________________________________________20-43
20.7. Sensor Interface __________________________________________________20-44
21. USB Camera Option____________________________________________ 21-45
22. Camera Control Program _______________________________________ 22-45
23. Application environments_______________________________________ 23-45
23.1. USB operation____________________________________________________23-45
23.2. The hardware connections are:______________________________________23-45
23.3. The software connections are: ______________________________________23-46
23.4. Using a FastVision supplied framegrabber ____________________________23-46
23.4.1. The hardware connections are:____________________________________________ 23-47
23.4.2. The software connections are:_____________________________________________ 23-47
23.5. Using a third-party framegrabber ____________________________________23-48
23.5.1. The hardware connections are:____________________________________________ 23-48
23.5.2. The software connections are:_____________________________________________ 23-49

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24. TROUBLESHOOTING __________________________________________ 24-50
25. FastVision TECHNICAL SUPPORT________________________________ 25-50
25.1. Contacting Technical Support_______________________________________25-50
25.2. Returning Products for Repair or Replacements _______________________25-50
25.3. Reporting Bugs___________________________________________________25-51

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1. INTRODUCTION
The FastCamera13 is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera with internal memory and FPGA’s that enable it to do
real-time processing. Thus it is what one would term a “smart” camera. The standard programming that is
supplied with the base camera forms the basis of the most used and demanded function for data
processing. It is expected that each customer may wish to customize this programming for its use. This
can be achieved by purchasing additional IP from FastVision or in-house development. Inquires or
discussions are always welcome.
2. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The block diagram below shows the major subsystems in the camera. The camera is designed to support
many different applications by customization of the programmable logic in the camera. FastVision or the
customer can customize the size and content of the FPGAs and memory in the camera to contain many
different features, processing algorithms, and storage schemes. This manual discusses the ‘Standard’
version of the cameras. Customization of the FPGAs in the camera requires significant support from
FastVision. Please contact FastVision for a quote for the development tools and support.
1.3 MPixel
CMOS
Sensor
XC2VX000
FPGA
1-8 Million Gates
Camera
Control
LVDS
Link Receivers
(CC1-4)
(Async Serial)
66 MHz
Channel
Link Driver
66 MHz
Channel
Link Driver
(Optional)
128-1000MB
DDRAM
200 MHz
Three 85 MHz
Channel Link
Drivers
FPGA
Boot
Flash
Memory
Controller
FPGA
Power
Supply
2-4 MB
SRAM
CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4

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2.1.CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
• The FastCamera13 uses a 1280H x 1024V (1.3 megapixel) CMOS digital image
sensor capable of 500 frames/second operation at full resolution
• 1280H x 1024V image resolution
• 12-micron-square active-pixel photodiodes
• 500+ frames per second, progressive-scan
• At full resolution, frame rate can go up to 500,000 fps at 1 x 1280pixels
• Monochrome or color (Bayer Pattern)
• Ten (10) parallel output ports
• Photobit® TrueColorTM Image Fidelity
• On-chip TrueBit® Noise Cancellation
• On-chip 10-bit analog-to-digital converters
• FPGA and memory-based configurable interface formats and onboard processing
• Supported by a full range of software tools
• Binning in order to achieve increased sensitivity at full frame rates
• Optional SRAM for ultra fast processing
• Optional additional DDRAM and increased FPGA size for additional processing
capability
• Trigger-able global electronic shutter (sync./async. modes)
• C holder mount (F with adaptor)
2.2.IMAGE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS:
• Uses Micron Imaging’s MI-MV13 sensor
• 1280 x 1024 x 8 bits @ 500 fps (10 bits 400 fps)
• 15.36 mm x 12.29 mm active area
• 12-micron square active pixels
• 40% Fill Factor
• Monochrome or color (Bayer Pattern)
• On-chip Noise Cancellation
• Dynamic range 59 db
• Monochrome: 1000 bits per lux-second @ 550 nm
• Shutter 99.9% efficiency
• Noise 58 db (10 bit mode lowest sensor gain setting, nominal pixel of 512 counts)
2.3.Physical Specifications

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12.7mm
0 ref
39.5m
m
74.0mm
0 ref 7mm 132mm
12.7mm
7mm
0 ref
0 ref 39.5mm 79.0mm
J3 J2
P2
FastCamera13
Front View
FASTCAMERA13 CASE AND
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
FastCamera13
Side View FastCamera13
Back Panel
FastCamera13
Bottom View

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2.4.Connectors
2.4.1. Power Connector HR10A-10R-12PB
Pin Function
1 Ground
2 +5 Volts
3 Ground
4 Reserved for application dependent I/O
5 Ground
6 +5 Volts
7 Reserved for application dependent I/O
8 Ground
9 +5 Volts
10 Reserved for application dependent I/O
11 +5 Volts
12 Reserved for application dependent I/O
2.4.2. Data Connector J2
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Ground 14 Ground
2 CL1_TXOUT0N 15 CL1_TXOUT0P
3 CL1_TXOUT1N 16 CL1_TXOUT1P
4 CL1_TXOUT2N 17 CL1_TXOUT2P
5 CL1_TXCLKOUTN 18 CL1_TXCLKOUTP
6 CL1_TXOUT3N 19 CL1_TXOUT3P
7 SERTCP 20 SERTCN
8 CC1N 21 SERTFGP
9 CC2P 22 CC1P
10 CC3N 23 CC2N
11 CC4P 24 CC3P
12 SERTFGN 25 CC4N
13 Ground 26 Ground
2.4.3. Data Connector J3
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Ground 14 Ground
2 CL2_TXOUT0N 15 CL2_TXOUT0P
3 CL2_TXOUT1N 16 CL2_TXOUT1P
4 CL2_TXOUT2N 17 CL2_TXOUT2P
5 CL2_TXCLKOUTN 18 CL2_TXCLKOUTP
6 CL2_TXOUT3N 19 CL2_TXOUT3P
7 Application Specific
I/O (P) 20 Application Specific I/O (N)
8 CL3_TXOUT0N 21 CL3_TXOUT0P
9 CL3_TXOUT1N 22 CL3_TXOUT1P
10 CL3_TXOUT2N 23 CL3_TXOUT2P
11 CL3_TXCLKOUTN 24 CL3_TXCLKOUTP
12 CL3_TXOUT3N 25 CL3_TXOUT3P
13 Ground 26 Ground

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3. POWER REQUIREMENTS
Power requirements are a strong function of the specific application; the camera is 15 Watts worst case, 5
to 10 Watts typical. Low noise +5 Volt input recommended. Internally the camera has high frequency
switching supplies that convert the 5 volt input to 3.3, 2.5 and 1.8 volts.
4. TIMING
 Camera Clock is configurable from 25 to 85 MHz depending on the application.
 Pixel data is valid when LVAL, FVAL and DVAL are true.
 Minimum two clocks LVAL and FVAL inactive between lines and frames.
 CC4 reserved for application specific needs.
5. TRIGGER MODES
Trigger modes are selected by serial commands.
Free Running, camera generates frames without triggers.
CC1 Positive edge triggered.
CC1 When active, expose, falling edge reads out the sensor.
Sensor readout can be in parallel with exposure.
The camera can be read out with 1,2, or 3 camera links, the serial port (for the really patient), or via the
USB port. Only image data from the selected ROI is sent. The camera can be configured to read out when
the image is taken, to read out from memory on serial command or the CC2 positive edge.
1.1.1.1 Data formats supported:
Mode Camera Link Format
MSB -------------------------------- LSB Read Out Mode
0 CL1_A[7:0] Single tap 8 bits
(Basic) (default)
1 CL1_B[1:0],CL1_A[7:0] Single tap 10 bits
(Basic)
2 CL1_A[7:0] even pixels (0,2,...)
CL1_B[7:0] odd pixels (1,3,...) Two Taps 8 bits (Basic)
3 CL1_B[1:0],CL1_A[7:0] even
CL1_B[5:4],CL1_C[7:0] odd Two Taps 10 bits (Basic)
4 CL1_A[7:0] Red, Y
CL1_B[7:0] Green, U
CL1_C[7:0] Blue, V
Three Taps 8 bits
(Color) (Basic)
5 CL1_B[1:0],CL1_A[7:0] Red, Y
CL1_B[5:4],CL1_C[7:0] Green, U
CL2_D[1:0],CL2_C[7:0] Blue, V
Three Taps 10 bits
(Color) (Medium)
6 CL1_B[7:0],CL1_A[7:0]
CL1_A[4:0] Red, U
CL1_B[2:0],CL1_A[7:5] Green, Y
CL1_B[7:3] Blue V
One tap 16 Bits
RGB565 (Basic)
7 CL1_A[7:0] pixels 4*n+0
CL1_B[7:0] pixels 4*n+1 Four Taps 8 bits (Medium)