Phytec FireWire-CAM-011H User manual

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FireWire-CAM-011H
FireWire-CAM-012H
FireWire-CAM-111H
FireWire-CAM-112H
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Edition May 2006

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Delivery Contents................................................................................1
1.1 Accessories................................................................................... 1
1.2 What you Need for the Initial Start-Up........................................ 3
1.3 Features or the FireWire-CAM-011H / 012H.............................. 5
1.4 Features of the FireWire-CAM-111H / 112H.............................. 5
1.5 Important Notes............................................................................ 6
1.6 Declaration of Conformity ...........................................................7
1.7 Overview of Connectors and Settings..........................................8
1.7.1 Connectors....................................................................... 8
1.7.2 Settings ............................................................................ 9
2First Steps ..........................................................................................11
2.1 Hardware-Installation on a Standard PC....................................11
2.1.1 Der FireWire Connection..............................................11
2.1.2 Installation of a FireWire Interface Card (PC).............. 14
2.2 Laptop Installation...................................................................... 16
2.2.1 The FireWire Connection.............................................. 16
2.2.2 Installation of a FireWire Interface Card (Laptop) .......19
2.3 Installation of the Driver Software............................................. 21
2.4 Mounting a Lens......................................................................... 27
2.5 Installation of the Demo Program ..............................................30
2.6 Starting Up the Camera with the Demo Program ...................... 34
2.6.1 The First Live Image..................................................... 34
2.6.2 Problem Solving............................................................ 36
2.6.3 Adjusting Camera Settings............................................ 37
3The Camera in Detail........................................................................43
3.1 Camera Connections .................................................................. 43
3.1.1 IEEE 1394 Interface...................................................... 43
3.1.2 External Triggering, FCAM-111H /112H Only ........... 43
3.2 Connecting the Lens................................................................... 45
3.3 Mechanical Attachment.............................................................. 48
3.4 Camera Settings.......................................................................... 50
3.4.1 Camera Settings: Standards...........................................50
3.4.2 Camera Settings in Detail.............................................. 50
3.5 The Spectral Behavior................................................................ 54
3.5.1 FireWire-CAM-011H / -111H (monochromatic) ......... 54
3.5.2 FireWire-CAM-012H / -112H (Color) .........................55
3.6 How to Maximize Image Quality............................................... 59
3.6.1 Lens ............................................................................... 59
3.6.2 Lighting ......................................................................... 59
3.6.3 Camera Setup ................................................................ 65

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4The Software Concept......................................................................71
4.1 Layers Standards of the FireWire-CAM Series ......................... 71
4.2 Accessing the Camera Driver .................................................... 73
4.3 Working with the Filter Graph Editor........................................ 74
4.3.1 How to Get the Filter Graph Editor .............................. 74
4.3.2 Working with the Filter Graph Editor........................... 74
4.3.3 How the Camera Appears in the Filter Graph Editor ... 75
5Technical Data...................................................................................77
6Dimensions......................................................................................... 79

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: FireWire Connecting Cable 6-Pin/6-Pin Type........................... 1
Figure 2: FireWire Connecting Cable 6-Pin/4-Pin/Power Type ............... 2
Figure 3: Components of a FireWire System ............................................ 3
Figure 4: VCAM-011H and VCAM-012H ............................................... 8
Figure 5: VCAM-111H and VCAM-112H ............................................... 8
Figure 6: 6-Pin FireWire Socket.............................................................. 11
Figure 7: FireWire and i.LINK Logos..................................................... 12
Figure 8: FireWire Connecting Cable 6-Pin/6-Pin Type......................... 12
Figure 9: Insertion of the Card into the PCI Slot..................................... 15
Figure 10: 4-Pin FireWire Socket.............................................................. 16
Figure 11: FireWire and i.LINK logos ...................................................... 16
Figure 12: FireWire Connecting Cable 6-Pin/4-Pin Type......................... 17
Figure 13: Power Connections: 6-pin/4-pin+power type .......................... 19
Figure 14: Power Connection: PC-110 Card............................................. 21
Figure 15: Title Menu of the „Vision Tools“ CD...................................... 22
Figure 16: Installation Menu for the FireWire Camera............................. 23
Figure 17: Driver Installation, Step 1 ........................................................ 24
Figure 18: Driver Installation, Step 2 ........................................................ 25
Figure 19: Driver Installation, Compatibility Warning............................. 25
Figure 20: Driver Installation, Step 3 ........................................................ 26
Figure 21: Lens Assembly (C-Mount)....................................................... 27
Figure 22: Flange Back Distances and Mounting of C-Mount (Top) /
CS-Mount (Bottom) Lenses ..................................................... 28
Figure 23: Title Menu of the‚ Vision Tools‘ CD....................................... 31
Figure 24: Installation Menu for the FireWire Cameras ........................... 31
Figure 25: Demo Installation, Step 1......................................................... 32
Figure 26: License Agreement, Step 2 ...................................................... 32
Figure 27: License Key, Step 3.................................................................. 33
Figure 28: Installation Completed, Step 4 ................................................. 33
Figure 29: The Program „PHYTEC Vision Demo“ .................................. 34

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Figure 30: PHYTEC Vision Demo – Select Device ................................. 35
Figure 31: PHYTEC Vision Demo – Live View Function Activated....... 35
Figure 32: Camera Setting „Device Settings“........................................... 38
Figure 33: Camera Setting „Properties Exposure“.................................... 39
Figure 34: Camera Setting „Properties Image“......................................... 40
Figure 35: Camera Setting „Properties Color“.......................................... 40
Figure 36: Camera Setting „Properties Device“........................................ 41
Figure 37: Further possible Settings of the PHYTEC-Vision-Demo........ 41
Figure 38: Connections FCAM-111H and FCAM-112H ......................... 43
Figure 39: Mounting Plate......................................................................... 48
Figure 40: Attachment of the Mounting Plate........................................... 49
Figure 41: Mounting Options of the FireWire-CAM................................ 49
Figure 42: Spectral Response (FireWire-CAM-x11H) ............................. 54
Figure 43: Bayer Pattern Filter (Colour Sensor) ....................................... 56
Figure 44: Spectral Filter Characteristics
(FireWire-CAM-012H / -112H) .............................................. 57
Figure 45: FireWire-CAM-012H / -112H : UR Rejection Filter .............. 58
Figure 46: PHYTEC Ring Light Order No.: VZ-001-x, VZ-002-x .......... 60
Figure 47: Light-Field- (Left) and Dark-Field-Lighting (Right) .............. 61
Figure 48: The Shadow Projection............................................................ 62
Figure 49: The Structured Light................................................................ 63
Figure 50: The Silhouette Projection......................................................... 64
Figure 51: Transillumination..................................................................... 65
Figure 52: Dimensions .............................................................................. 79

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1Delivery Contents
The standard scope of supply includes the following components:
•the camera
•a C/CS-mount adapter
•a tripod adapter (bolted together with the camera)
•the software-CD SO-221
•this manual
1.1 Accessories
For the operation of the camera you normally need some additional
components.
You can obtain following material designed to be compatible with the
camera from PHYTEC:
Figure 1: FireWire Connecting Cable 6-Pin/6-Pin Type
•FireWire Connecting Cable (6-pin/6-pin type), 1.8 m
Order number WK096-1.8
•FireWire Connecting Cable (6-pin/6-pin type), 3.0 m
Order number WK096-3.0
•FireWire Connecting Cable (6-pin/6-pin type), 4.5 m
Order number WK096-4.5

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Figure 2: FireWire Connecting Cable 6-Pin/4-Pin/Power Type
•FireWire Connecting Cable (6-Pin/4-Pin/Power Type), 2 m
Order number. WK113-2.0
Hint:
•The FireWire cables with a 4-pole plug are usually needed for
connecting the camera to a laptop.
The 4-pin FireWire connection does not provide supply voltage.
When using such a cable you need a separate mains adapter for the
power supply.
•Please note that the full data rate is specified for a cable length of
up to 4.5 m. The usage of longer cables is possible but the data rate
will be reduced according to the bus specifications. This means
that you possibly cannot use the full image resolution or framerate.
•AC-adapter 12 V / 600 mA for separate power supply
Order code SV001 (suitable for 230 V 50 Hz AC mains voltage
only)
•Video lenses:
In our product range we keep a variety of high-quality lenses for
several purposes. We will gladly assist you in choosing an
adequate lens.
•Additional accessories:
Depending on your application you may need further components.
We are happy to assist you in case any questions should occur.

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1.2 What you Need for the Initial Start-Up
For the initial basic start-up you usually need some further
components besides the FireWire-CAM itself.
These are partially dependent on the computer with which you use the
camera. In Figure 3 you get a first overview of the appropriate
accessories:
Figure 3: Components of a FireWire System

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A C- or CS-Mount lens. Please note however that the high quality
of digital cameras should not be reduced by using lenses of low
quality (see section 3.6, “How to Maximize Image Quality”).
PHYTEC provides a wide range of compatible high-quality lenses.
A PHYTEC FireWire camera.
In case the IEEE 1394 bus does not provide supply voltage (which
is common to almost all laptop solutions), you will need an extra
mains adapter (e.g. the SV001, see above). You can use a stabilised
quality-mains adapter of your choice alternatively if it provides 8
to 30 VDC and 500 mA. Please read section 1.5,“Important
Notes"
A cable for the connection between camera and IEEE 1394 bus.
This will usually be the IEEE 1394 interface (host controller) of
your computer. PHYTEC provides several IEEE 1394 cables. You
can use any other cable alternatively if they comply with the IEEE
1394 standard. Please read section 1.5,,“Important Notes"
A computer (PC, laptop) that meets the following requirements
Caution!
The host computer has to meet following requirements:
•1394 interface, compatible with the standards IEEE 1394-1995 and
IEEE 1394a (OHCI), 400 MBit/s
•processor: Pentium II, 300 MHz or higher
recommended: Pentium II, 500 MHz, 128 MB RAM or higher
for “FireWire-SDK”: PIII, 800 MHz or higher
•Graphics adaptor with 24 or 32-bit colour depth
•Operating system: Windows 2000/SP2 or Windows XP
•DirectX 8.1 or higher
Note:
In case you purchased a Starter-Kit, most components needed are
already contained.
Please compare the contents of your kit with the list of required
components first.

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1.3 Features or the FireWire-CAM-011H / 012H
Both FireWire cameras feature following attributes:
•1/3" progressive-scan CCD
•1024 x 768 pixel
•up to 30 images/s
•IEEE 1394a interface
•DCAM 1.31 protocol
•WDM Stream Class driver included
•PHYTEC-FireWire SDK included
•connection for C-/CS-Mount lenses (lens not included)
•FireWire-CAM-011H: monochrome model („b/w“)
•FireWire-CAM-012H: color model
Note:
•Find the detailed technical data in section 5.
•In this document and in the application software, the cameras are
sometimes referred to as FCAM-011H resp. FCAM-012H.
1.4 Features of the FireWire-CAM-111H / 112H
Both FireWire cameras are identical with the FireWire-CAM-011H
and 012H. Additionally these cameras have a BNC socket for the feed
of an external trigger signal.
•FireWire-CAM-111H: monochrome model („b/w“)
•FireWire-CAM-112H: color model

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1.5 Important Notes
•We hereby expressly note that, according to the product liability
law, we cannot be made responsible for damages caused by our
devices if they have been used or repaired inappropriately or if, in
case of a component replacement resp. system construction, other
parts than our original components or components approved by us
have been used, and especially if the operating instructions were
not correctly followed.
•Handle the camera with care. Avoid hard shocks, concussions, etc.
The camera can be damaged by incorrect handling and wrong
storage.
•Do not try to disassemble the camera. To avoid electric shocks, do
not remove neither screws nor the case. There are no components
in the camera that need user maintenance. Maintenance work may
only be carried out by qualified maintenance personnel.
•Never use strong or abrasive detergents (e. g. alcohol, benzene or
turpentine) to clean the case of the camera. Wipe the case with a
soft cloth slithtly moistened with a neutral cleanser.
•Never expose the camera to humidity, dust or dirt. This camera is
intended for indoor use only. Humidity can damage the camera and
cause the risk of electric shock.
•Never point the camera towards the sun or very bright objects.
Otherwise this may lead to blooming and smear.
•Keep the camera shut or mount a lens to avoid getting dust on the
CCD chip.

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•Clean the CCD front panel carefully. Never use strong of abrasive
detergents for the cleaning of the CCD front panel.
•Only use the original cable and power supply intended for the
camera. The warranty expires if other cables or power supplies are
used.
•If you would like to use the camera with another power supply,
please note that it may only be used with a low voltage of +8 to
+40 V DC (direct current). Connecting it directly to mains voltage
(e.g. 230 V AC) is a danger to life!
•The mains adapter provided with the camera (depending on supply
option) should not be used with other devices.
1.6 Declaration of Conformity
The cameras FireWire-CAM-011H, FireWire-CAM-012H, FireWire-
CAM-111H and FireWire-CAM-112H meet the EC directive
89/336/EEC for a digital device of class B. They have been tested and
thus conform to EN55024/CISPR22 and EN55024/CISPR24.
To conform to EU standards, shielded cables have to be used to
connect other devices to the camera. The cameras have been tested in
a typical environment complying with class B. It is therefore assumed
that the cameras will also be functioning in other environments
complying with class B.

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1.7 Overview of Connectors and Settings
1.7.1 Connectors
Usually you only need the IEEE 1394 bus for connecting the camera.
That bus transmitts the video data, the control data and the supply
voltage for the camera.
In case the IEEE 1394 bus does not provide supply voltage, you will
need the possibility to feed supply voltage into the cable.
Figure 4: VCAM-011H and VCAM-012H
Additionally to the VCAM-011H and VCAM-012H the VCAM-111H
and VCAM-112H are equipped with a BNC socket for the connection
to an external trigger signal.
Figure 5: VCAM-111H and VCAM-112H

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1.7.2 Settings
All parameters of the camera are adjustable via the IEEE 1394 bus.
The camera is delivered with a sample application (requires Windows
2000/SP2, XP or higher and DirectX 8.1 or higher), that allows for the
acquisition of images and streams of images and the adjustment of the
basic parameters (see section 2.6)
It is, of course, possible to adjust the camera parameters independently
from this program. For this purpose, PHYTEC offers a WDM Stream
Class driver (see section 4) which allows the parameters to be set with
every image processing software compatible to DirectX 8 or higher.
Alternatively the PHYTEC-SDK (DirectX wrapper) can be used. It
allows for a very convenient access to all features of the
FireWire-CAMs without the programmer having to become
acquainted with the complexity of DirectX.The SDK includes
connections to several programming interfaces:
-.NET Komponenten: for MS Visual Basic .NET and C# .NET
-ActiveX Control: for Microsoft Visual Basic 6
-C++ Class Libary: Microsoft Visual C++ 6 and Visual C++ .NET
For each of these interfaces the SDK provides all binaries, headers and
libraries needed, a detailed help as well as sample projects and demo
programs with source codes.
You will find an overview dealing with the programming in section 4
„The Software Concept“.The complete specifications for the features
you will find in the help files dealing with the respective programming
environments on the „Vision-Tools“-CD, SO-221.
An outline of standardised dialogues is available in section 2.6.3,
details on these parameters you will find in section 3.4.

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First Steps
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2First Steps
This chapter explains how to connect the FireWire camera to your
computer and how to install the software needed for the first image
acquisitions.
The individual sections discuss the proceedure for different hardware
constellations.
Please check which hardware version you are using and read on in the
corresponding section:
Section 2.1: Installation of the camera on a standard desktop-PC
Section 2.2: Installation of the camera on a laptop
Section 2.3 describes the installation of the software for all hardware
variants.
2.1 Hardware-Installation on a Standard PC
2.1.1 Der FireWire Connection
Check first if your computer is already equipped with a FireWire
interface.
You will usually find a 6-pole FireWire socket on your PC (Figure 6).
Figure 6: 6-Pin FireWire Socket

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You will be able to identify this socket by the FireWire logo
(Figure 7):
Figure 7: FireWire and i.LINK Logos
Note:
The FireWire interface sometimes is also called i.LINK or
IEEE-1394.
All signals and the supply voltage necessary for operating the camera
are usually available on this socket.
Therefore only one single cable is necessary for the camera.
This cable has to feature a 6-pin plug on each end (Figure 8):
Figure 8: FireWire Connecting Cable 6-Pin/6-Pin Type
Depending on the desired length of the cable, you can use one of these
FireWire cables for the connection:

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•FireWire connecting cable (6-pin/6-pin type), 1.8 m
Order number WK096-1.8
•FireWire connecting cable (6-pin/6-pin type), 3.0 m
Order number WK096-3.0
•FireWire connecting cable (6-pin/6-pin type), 4.5 m
Order number WK096-4.5
Hints:
•In case your PC should not have a FireWire interface, you would
first have to install a FireWire interface card to be able to use the
camera. Refer to section 2.1.2.
•In case your PC should have a smaller 4-pin FireWire socket,
please proceed as explained in section 2.2“Laptop Installation”. If
your computer features both types of sockets, we recommend the
connection on the 6-pin socket.
•Please note that the full data rate is specified only for a cable
length of up to 4.5 m. The use of longer cables is possible but the
data rate will be reduced according to the bus specification. This
means that you possibly will not be able to use the full image
resolution or framerate.
The FireWire interface is „hot-plug“-capable. This means that you can
connect and disconnect the camera without having to shut down your
computer. Please mind however to close all programs that access the
camera to avoid data loss.
To put the camera into operation, simply plug one end of the FireWire
cable into the socket „In“ on the back of the camera and the other end
into the 6-pin FireWire socket of your computer.
Further connections are not required.
Caution!
You will have to install the respective driver software on your PC
prior to the initial operation. Without the installation of the driver, the
camera will not function at all or merely in a limited way.
Please read section 2.3 how to install the driver.

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2.1.2 Installation of a FireWire Interface Card (PC)
This step is necessary if your computer is not yet equipped with a
FireWire interface.
In this case you require an additional PCI card with FireWire
interfaces. Below we describe the installation of the PHYTEC
FireWire card, ordering number PC-109.
Depending on the option of order, this card may already be included
as part of your kit’s delivery contents.
Caution!
For this step the computer has to be disconnected from the mains
voltage supply. It is important that you are absolutely certain that the
device is not receiving voltage from any source.
Be aware that if this is not the case, parts of the device can carry
voltages at levels that could cause electrocution.
•Remove the PC housing (usually screwed).
•Choose a free PCI slot (usually the white, short parallel slots on the
motherboard).
•Remove the slot bracket from the PC case (unscrew or break it off
if necessary).
•Carefully insert the FireWire interface card PC-109 into the slot (as
depicted in Figure 9) with the slot bracket towards the outside. The
card should lock firmly.
•Do not push the card into the slot with force, motherboard or card
could be damaged!
•Mind that the card's golden contact stripes match the contact
springs of the slot.