FLIR BLACKFLY USB3 Vision User manual

GETTINGSTARTED
FLIRBLACKFLY®
USB3  Vision
Will your system support the camera?
Recommended System Configuration:
nOS—Windows, Linux (32- and 64-bit)
nCPU—Intel Core 2 Duo, or equivalent
nRAM—2 GB RAM
nVideo—128 MB
nPorts—PCIe 2.0 compatible host controller with USB3.1 connector
nSoftware—Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (to compile and run example
code)
See Technical Application Note 10359 for information on recommended system
components for USB3.0.
Do you have a downloads account?
Our downloads page has many resources to help you operate your camera
effectively, including:
nSoftware, including Drivers (required for installation)
nFirmware updates and release notes
nDimensional drawings and CADmodels
nDocumentation
To access the downloads resources you must have a downloads account.
1. Go to our website: www.flir.com/iis.
2. In the upper right corner, click Register.
3. Complete the form, then click Register.
After you submit your registration, you will receive an email with instructions on
how to activate your account.
Do you have all the parts you need?
To install your camera you will need the following components:
nUSB 3.1 cable
n6-pin GPIOcable
nLens
nTripod adapter (optional)
nInterface card
FLIR sells a number of the additional parts required for installation. To purchase,
visit our Accessories page.
Camera Care
To clean the imaging surface of your camera, follow the steps outlined in
Knowledge Base Article 10243.
Extended exposure to bright sunlight, rain, dusty environments, etc. may cause
problems with the electronics and optics of the system.
Avoid excessive shaking, dropping, or mishandling of the device.
Warning! Do not open the camera housing. Doing so voids the Hardware
Warranty.
Avoid electrostatic charging.
Installing Your Interface Card and Software
1. Install your Interface Card
Ensure the card is installed per the
manufacturer's instructions.
Connect the internal IDE or SATApower
connector on the card to the computer
power supply.
Alternatively, use your PC's built- in host
controller, if equipped.
Open the Windows Device Manager. Ensure the card is properly installed under
Universal Serial Bus Controllers. An exclamation point (!) next to the card
indicates the driver has not yet been installed.
2. Install the FlyCapture® Software
Note: For existing users who already have FlyCapture installed, we
recommend ensuring you have the latest version for optimal performance
of your camera. If you do not need to install FlyCapture, use the
DriverControlGUI to install and enable drivers for your card.
a. Login to our downloads page.
b. Select your Camera and Operating System from the drop-down lists and
click the Search button.
c. Click on the Software search results to expand the list.
d. Click the appropriate link to begin the download and installation.
After the download is complete, the FlyCapture setup wizard begins. If the
wizard does not start automatically, double-click the .exe file to open it. Follow
the steps in each setup dialog.
3. Enable the Drivers for the card
During installation, you are prompted to select your interface driver.
In the Interface Driver Selection dialog, select the I will use USB cameras.
This selection ensures the pgrxhci (USBPro) and pgrusbcam drivers are
installed.
To uninstall or reconfigure the driver at any time after setup is complete, use the
DriverControlGUI.
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Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems, Inc.
and/or its subsidiaries.
© 2013-2017 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Inc. All rights
reserved.

Installing Your Camera
1. Install the Tripod Mounting Bracket (optional)
The ASA and ISO-compliant tripod mounting bracket attaches to the
camera using the included metal screws.
2. Attach a Lens
Unscrew the dust cap from the CS-mount lens holder to install a lens. Note:
the camera can be used with a removable 5 mm C- mount adapter.
3. Connect the interface Card and Cable to the Camera
Plug the interface cable into the host
controller card and the camera. The
cable jack screws can be used for a
secure connection.
4. Plug in the GPIO connector
5. Confirm Successful Installation
Check Device Manager to confirm that installation was successful.
a. Go to the Start menu, select Run, and enter devmgmt.msc.
Verify the camera is listed under "Point Grey Research Devices."
b. Run the FlyCap program: All Programs->Point Grey FlyCapture2
SDK-> FlyCap
The FlyCap program can be used to test the camera's image acquisition
capabilities.
Changes to your camera's installation configuration can be made using
utilities available in the FlyCapture SDK.
Camera Interface
USB3.1 Connector
The camera is equipped with a USB3.1 Micro-B connector that is used for
power, data transmission, and camera control. For more detailed
information, consult the USB3.1 specification available from
http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/.
General Purpose I/O Connector
The camera is equipped with a 6-pin GPIO connector on the back of the
case; refer to the diagram for wire color-coding.
Diagram Color Pin Function Description
Green 1 VEXT +12 V DC Camera Power
Black 2 I0 Opto-isolated input (GPIO 0)
Red 3 NC / +3.3
V
+3.3 V output. Current 120 mA
(nominal).
Firmware enabled
White 4 O1 Opto-isolated output (GPIO 1)
Blue 5 OPTO_
GND
Ground for opto-isolated I/O, not
connected to camera ground
Brown 6 GND DCcamera power ground
To configure the GPIOpins, consult the General Purpose
Input/Output section of your camera's Technical Reference
Manual.
Status Indicator LED
LED Status Description
Off Not receiving power
Steady green Receiving power
Flashing yellow/Steady yellow Initializing FPGA
Steady yellow-green Sensor powered down Insufficient power
Steady bright green Acquiring and transmitting images
Flashing bright, then brighter green Accessing camera registers (no image acquisition)
Flashing green and red Updating firmware
Flashing red Temporary problem
Steady red Serious problem
For More Information
For more information about... See...
Your camera's settings and capabilities Technical Reference Manual
Using the FlyCap demo program the Online Help included with the
tool
Accessing customer downloads Knowledge Base Article 10142
Selecting a lens Knowledge Base Article 10269
Recommended and unsupported system components for
USB3.1 Technical Application Note 10359
Using USB3.1 and Linux Technical Application Note 10685
Setting up multiple USB3.1 cameras Technical Application Note 10350
The FlyCapture SDK help and other technical references can be found in:
All Programs>Point Grey FlyCapture2 SDK>Documentation
Our online Knowledge Base addresses many questions.
Contacting Us
For general questions and sales inquiries contact us at [e-mail]
For technical support contact us at www.ptgrey.com/support/ticket/
www.flir.com/iis
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Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems, Inc.
and/or its subsidiaries.
© 2013-2017 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Inc. All rights
reserved.