FLIR LADYBUG 5 USB3 User manual

GETTINGSTARTED
FLIR
LADYBUG®5
USB3
Will your system support the camera?
Recommended System Configuration:
nOS—Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10, 64-bit; Linux for capture
only;
nCPU—3 GHz Dual/Quad Core
nRAM—8 GB
nVideo—NVIDIA 512 MB
nPorts—USB3
nSoftware—Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (to compile and run example code
using Ladybug SDK)
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, included with the
Ladybug5:
nUSB3 cable
nTripod adapter (optional)
nInterface card
FLIR sells a number of the additional parts required for installation. To purchase,
visit our Accessories page.
Camera Care
Warning! Do not open the camera housing. Doing so voids the Hardware
Warranty.
Your camera is a precisely manufactured device and should be handled with
care. Here are some tips on how to care for the device.
nAvoid electrostatic charging.
nWhen handling the camera unit, avoid touching the lenses. Fingerprints
affect the quality of the image produced by the device.
nTo clean the lenses, use a standard camera lens cleaning kit or a clean dry
cotton cloth. Do not apply excessive force.
nAvoid excessive shaking, dropping or any kind of mishandling of the device.
For More Information
For more information about... See...
Your camera's settings and capabilities Technical Reference Manual
Using the LadybugCapPro program Online Help included with the tool
Accessing customer downloads Knowledge Base Article 10142
Recommended 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
Cleaning the imaging surface of your camera Knowledge Base Article 10243
The Ladybug SDK help and other technical references can be found in:
All Programs>Point Grey Ladybug SDK>Documentation
Our online Knowledge Base also addresses many questions.
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 Ladybug® Software
Note: For existing users who already have Ladybug software installed, we
recommend ensuring you have the latest version for optimal performance
of your camera. If you do not need to install Ladybug software, use the
DriverControlGUI to install and enable drivers for your card. Ladybug5
requires Ladybug SDK v1.7+.
a. Login to the downloads page.
b. From the Camera Family drop-down, select Ladybug5.
c. Click on the Software link to expand the results.
d. Under Ladybug SDK, click the 32- or 64-bit link to begin the download and
installation.
After the download is complete, the Ladybug 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 the 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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and/or its subsidiaries.
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reserved.

Installing Your Camera
1. Install a Mounting Bracket (optional)
a. Install a Tripod Adapter.
The tripod adapter attaches to the
bottom of the camera.
Note: the tripod adapter uses a 3/8"
mounting hole which requires an
adapter to fit a standard tripod.
The tripod adapter is not used
if using a desktop mount.
b. Install a Desktop Mount.
Thread the cables through the desktop mount and out the cable
exit slot. Connect the cables as per steps 2 and 4 before attaching
the mount to the camera.
The desktop mount is not used if using a tripod adapter.
2. Connect the interface Cable to the Camera
Plug the USB3 cable into
the camera and secure with
the cable jack screws. Using
jack screws ensures a
reliable connection and the
pressure of the seal helps
to keep moisture out of the
camera.
3. Connect the Camera to the interface Card
Plug the USB3 cable into the host controller or hub.
Note: Always connect the USB3 cable to the camera before
connecting to the host controller.
4. Plug in the GPIO connector
GPIOis used for power, trigger, and strobe.
The wiring harness must be compatible with
a Hirose 12-pin female GPIOconnector.
5. Confirm Successful Installation
From the Start menu, select All Programs > Point Grey Research > PGR
Ladybug > LadybugCapPro.exe.
a. The Welcome dialog opens, and it will display a choice of starting a
camera, or loading a previously recorded stream file. Select Start
Camera.
b. The Select Camera dialog opens. This dialog allows you to view a list of
all the currently connected Ladybug cameras, and select one to control.
c. Ensure the camera is identified as USB3. If the camera is identified as
USB2 it could indicate a bad cable connection or incorrect driver and the
camera will not function properly.
d. To begin grabbing images, select a camera and click OK.
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 has an 12-pin GPIO connector on the bottom of the case; refer
to the diagram below for wire color-coding. The GPIO is a Hirose waterproof
12-pin female connector (Mfg P/N:LF10WBP-12SD).
The camera comes with a 6-meter power cable and wiring harness with a
Hirose 12-pin male connector (Mfg P/N: LF10WBP-12P).
Diagram Color Pin Function Description
Green 1 OPTO_
GND
Ground for opto-isolated IO
pins
Blue 2 I0 Opto-isolated input (default
Trigger in)
Brown 3 O1 Opto-isolated output
Orange 4 IO2 Input/Output
White 5 +3.3 V Power external circuitry up to
150 mA
Black 6 GND Ground for bi-directional IO,
VEXT, +3.3 V pins
Red 7 VEXT
Allows the camera to be
powered externally
Red 8 VEXT
Allows the camera to be
powered externally
Red 9 VEXT
Allows the camera to be
powered externally
Green 10 OPTO_
GND
Ground for opto-isolated IO
pins
Yellow 11 IO3 Input/Output
Black 12 GND Ground for bi-directional IO,
VEXT, +3.3 V pins
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
Contacting Us
For general questions and sales inquiries contact us at [e-mail]
For technical support contact us at www.ptgrey.com/support/ticket/
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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.
© 2012-2017 FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions Inc. All rights
reserved.