FLIR FIREFLY User manual

GETTINGSTARTED
FLIR FIREFLY®
USB3 Vision
Will your system support the camera?
Recommended System Configuration:
nOS—Windowsor Linux (32- or 64-bit)
nCPU—3.1 GHz or equivalent
nRAM—4GB
nPorts—USB3
nSoftware—Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, Visual Studio 2013, or Visual Studio
2015 (to run and compile example code)
See Recommended USB3 Components for information on recommended system
components for USB3.0.
Do you have a downloads account?
The FLIR machine vision products page has many resources to help you operate your
camera effectively, including:
nSpinnaker®SDKsoftware, including drivers (required for installation)
nFirmware updates and release notes
nDimensional drawings and CADmodels
nDocumentation
To access these resources:
1. Go to FLIR machine vision.
2. Click on your product family.
3. Click on Go to Support Page.
nOverview tab - links to software, knowledge base articles, and application
notes.
nResources tab - links to camera references, technical references, getting
started manuals, imaging performance results, drawings, PCNs, firmware,
and software.
Do you have all the parts you need?
To install your camera you need the following components:
nUSB3 cable
nGPIOcable
nS-mount Lens
nTripod adapter (optional)
nInterface card
FLIR sells a number of the additional parts required for installation. To purchase, visit
the Accessories page.
Camera Care
To clean the imaging surface of your camera, follow the steps outlined in Cleaning
the imaging surface of your camera.
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! 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. USB3
cards appear under Universal Serial Bus Controllers. An exclamation point (!) next
to the card indicates the driver has not yet been installed.
2. Install the Spinnaker® Software
Note: For existing users who already have Spinnaker installed, we recommend
ensuring you have the latest version for optimal performance of your camera. If
you do not need to install Spinnaker, use SpinView to install and enable drivers
for your card.
a. Go to the Spinnaker SDK page.
b. Click the Download button.
c. Select your operating system.
d. Select your version. You can also read release notes here.
nPython
nFull SDK - downloads all components
nWeb Installer - downloads only the installer and then retrieves components
based on your selection during install. This version requires an internet
connection for the installation.
e. Select your version. On the preview page, click Download.
f. After download is complete, open the file to start the Spinnaker setup wizard.
g. Follow the steps in each setup dialog.
Using the Spinnaker®SDK
You can monitor or control features of the camera through Spinnaker API examples
provided in the Spinnaker SDK, or through the SpinView camera evaluation
application. A Programmer's Guide and API Reference is included in the installation.
10/4/2019
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems, Inc. and/or
its subsidiaries.
© 2015-2019 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Inc. All rights
reserved.

Installing Your Firefly USB3
1. Install the Tripod Mounting Bracket (optional)
The ASA and ISO-compliant tripod mounting bracket
attaches to the camera using the included screws.
2. Attach a Lens
Unscrew the dust cap from the lens holder to install a lens.
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.
When the camera is first connected, the operating system automatically installs
the camera driver. Camera drivers are available with the Spinnaker SDK
installation.
4. Plug in the GPIO connector if required
GPIOcan be used for trigger, serial input output, and
strobe.
5. Confirm Successful Installation
Run the SpinView application: Start->All Programs-> Point Grey Spinnaker-
>SpinView
The SpinView application can be used to test the camera's image acquisition
capabilities.
Changes to your camera's installation configuration can be made using the
SpinView application.
Camera Interface
USB 3.0 Connector
The camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 Micro-B connector that is used for
power, data transmission, and camera control. For more detailed information,
consult the USB 3.0 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.
Diagram Color1Pin Line Function Description
Orange 120 GPIO0 Non-isolated Input/Output
TXD (output) for 1.8 V UART
Black 221 GPIO1 Non-isolated Input/Output
RXD (input) for 1.8 V UART
White 3 2 GPIO2 Non-isolated Input/Output
Green 4 3 GPIO3 Non-isolated Input/Output
Brown 5 N/A GND Camera Power Ground
Red 6 N/A Vout Camera Power Output
1—GPIO cable assembly wire colors
2—Dual function pin
Status Indicator LED
LED USB
No Light No power
or LED is in inactive state
or LED is in error status state with no error
Blinking Green (1 blink) USB1
Blinking Green (2 blinks) USB2
Blinking Green (3 blinks) USB3
Solid Green Acquisition Started
Rapid Flashing Green Firmware update in progress
Flashing Green and Red General Error
10/4/2019
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems, Inc. and/or
its subsidiaries.
© 2015-2019 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Inc. All rights
reserved.
For More Information
FLIR endeavors to provide the highest level of technical support possible to
you. Most support resources can be accessed through your product's Support
page. From the FLIRmachine vision page, click on your product family and then
click the Go to Support Page link.
Your camera's settings and capabilities—Technical Reference or Camera Reference
Spinnaker® SDK—API Reference / Programmer's Guide
Selecting a lens for your camera
Recommended USB3 System Components
Using USB 3.1 and Linux
Using third-party applications from our software partners
Getting Started with Firefly-DLin Linux
Neural Networks Supported by Firefly-DL
Tips for Creating Training Data for Deep Learning and Neural Networks
Troubleshooting Neural Network Conversion Errors
Contacting Us
For any questions, concerns or comments please contact us via the following
methods:
Email General questions
Support Ticket Technical support
Chat Go to the Support Page for any product on the
FLIRmachine vision page and click the chat icon
Website Find specifications, support articles, downloads on the
product page at FLIRmachine vision