Point Grey Chameleon User manual

Will your system support the
camera?
Do you have a downloads account? Do you have all the parts you need?
Recommended System Configuration:
nOS—Windows XP SP1
nCPU—2.0 GHz or equivalent
nRAM—512 MB
nVideo—AGP 128 MB
nPorts—USB 2.0
nSoftware—Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 SP1 and
SP1 Update for Vista (to compile and run example
code using FlyCapture)
The Point Grey 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 the Point Grey downloads page.
2. Under Register (New Users), complete the form, then
click Submit.
After you submit your registration, you will receive an email
with instructions on how to activate your account.
To install your camera you will need the following
components:
nUSB2.0 cable
n7-pin GPIOcable
nCS-mount (or C-mount with adaptor) Lens
nTripod adapter (optional)
nInterface card
Point Grey sells a number of the additional parts
required for installation. To purchase, visit the Point
Grey website Accessories page.
A Development Kit of components is available for the
Chameleon.
Getting Started with the
Chameleon USB 2.0 Digital Camera
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
The FlyCapture SDK help and other technical references can be found in the
Programs>Point Grey Research>PGRFlyCapture>Documentation directory. Our
online Knowledge Base also addresses many questions.
Camera Interface
USB 2.0 Connector
The camera has a standard USB 2.0 connector that is used for data transmission,
camera control and power. The maximum USB 2.0 cable length between any USB
node (e.g. camera to PCI card, card to hub, etc.) is 5.0 m, as specified by the USB 2.0
standard. Use standard, shielded twisted pair copper cables.
General Purpose I/O Connector
The camera has a 7-pin GPIO connector on the back of the board; refer to the
diagram for wire color-coding.
Diagram Color Pin Function Description
White 1 VEXT
Allows the camera to be powered
externally
Red 2 +3.3V Power external circuitry up to a total of
150mA
Green 3 IO0 Input/Output (Default Trigger_Scr)
Green 4 IO1 Input/Output
Grey 5 IO2 Input/Output/RS232 Transmit (TX)
Grey 6 IO3 Input/Output/RS232 Receive (RX)
Black 7 GND 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 on Receiving power and successful camera initialization
Steady on and very bright Acquiring/transmitting images
Flashing bright, then brighter Camera registers being accessed (no image acquisition)
Steady or slow flashing on and off Indicates possible camera problem
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.
Do not open the camera housing. Doing so voids the Hardware Warranty.
Avoid electrostatic charging. For more details, consult Knowledge Base Article
10147.
Contacting Point Grey Research
For all general questions please contact us at [e-mail].
For technical support (existing customers only) contact us at
www.ptgrey.com/support/ticket/.
Main Office:
Mailing Address:
Point Grey Research, Inc.
12051 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC, Canada V6W 1K7
Tel: [phone]
Toll Free [phone]
(North America only)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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
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 the Point Grey 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 the FlyCapture installation, you are prompted to select your interface
driver.
In the Interface Driver Selection dialog, select the I will use USB cameras.
To uninstall or reconfigure the driver at any time after setup is complete, use the
DriverControlGUI.
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 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 (optional)
GPIOcan be used for power, trigger, pulse width modulation, serial input
output, and strobe.
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: Start-> FlyCapture 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.
11/6/2014 Point Grey Research, Inc. Logo, FlyCapture, and Chameleon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Point Grey Research, Inc in Canada and other countries.