Point Grey Firefly MV FFMU-03MTM User manual

USB 2.0 CONNECTOR
The Firey®MV has a standard USB 2.0 connector that is used for data transmission, camera control and
powering the camera.
CABLES
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
specied by the USB 2.0 standard. Use standard, shielded twisted pair copper cables.
GENERAL PURPOSE I/O CONNECTOR
The Firey MV has a 7-pin GPIO connector on the back of the board. The connector is made by JST (Mfg P/N:
BM07B-SRSS-TB).The Development Kit contents include a pre-wired female connector; refer to the diagram
below for wire color-coding.Additional female connectors (Mfg P/N: SHR-07V-S-B) can be purchased from Digikey
(P/N: 455-1382-ND).
The Firey MV GPIO pins areTTL 3.3V pins. Inputs can be congured to accept external trigger signals.When
congured as inputs, the pins are internally pulled high using weak pull-up resistors to allow easy triggering of the
camera by simply shorting the pin to ground (GND). Inputs can also be directly driven from a 3.3V or 5V logic
output.The inputs are protected from both over and under voltage. It is recommended, however, that they only be
connected to 5V or 3.3V digital logic signals. Outputs can be congured to send an output signal or strobe pulse.
When congured as outputs, each line can sink 10mA of current.
Diagram Pin Function Description
1 Vext Power camera externally
2 +3.3V Power external circuitry up to a total of 150mA
3 IO0 Input / Output (Default Trigger_Src)
4 IO1 Input / Output
5, IO2 Input / Output / RS232 Transmit (TX)
6 IO3 Input / Output / RS232 Receive (RX)
7 GND
To configure the GPIO pins, consult the “General Purpose Input / Output”
section of the PGR IEEE-1394 Digital Camera Register Reference.
Getting Started
Firefly®MV USB 2.0 Digital Camera
The following items are included with your Firefly MV
Development Accessory Kit
• 2 meter USB 2.0 cable (Type A to Mini-B 5 pin)
• ACC-01-3002: GPIO wiring harness
• Firefly MV Getting Started Manual
• FlyCapture®SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
FIREFLY®MV SPECIFICATIONS
IMAGE ACQUISITION
CAMERA AND DEVICE CONTROL
CAMERA INTERFACE
STANDARD IMAGE FORMATS
IMAGE PROCESSING
Mode Description Frames Per Second
1.875 3.75 7.5 15 30 60
640x480 Y8 (8bpp) ••• •
640x480 Y16 (16bpp) •••
PARTIAL IMAGE FORMATS (FORMAT_7)
Mode Pixel Format Size FPS Description
0 Mono8 (8bpp) 752x480 63 Region of interest (ROI)
0 Mono8 (8bpp) 320x240 125 Region of interest (ROI)
0 Mono8 (8bpp) 320x240 135 2x2 pixel binning
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 Camera firmware updated (requires power cycle),
or possible camera problem
STATUS LED
SPECIFICATION FFMU-03MTM/C (BW or Color) FMVU-13S2C (Color)
Image Sensor Type 1/3” progressive scan CMOS
Shutter Type G l o b a l s h u t t e r ( M i c r o n Tr u e S N A P ™ ) R o l l i n g s h u t t e r
Image Sensor Model Micron MT9V022 Sony IMX035LQR-C
Maximum Resolution 752 (H) x 480 (V) 1328 (H) x 1048 (V)
Pixel Size 6.0 μm x 6.0 μm 3.63 μm x 3.63 μm
Analog-to-Digital Converter On-chip 10-bit ADC On-chip 10 / 12-bit ADC
Video Data Output 8 and 16-bit digital data
Image Data Formats Y8, Y16 (monochrome), 8-bit and 16-bit raw Bayer data (color models)
Digital Interface 5-pin Mini-B USB 2.0 for camera control, video data, power
Tra nsfer Rates 480 Mb/s
Maximum Frame Rate1
Partial Image Modes pixel binning and region of interest modes via Format_7
General Purpose I/O Ports 7-pin JST GPIO connector, 4 pins for trigger and strobe, 1 pin +3.3 V, 1 Vext pin for
external power
Gain Control automatic / manual, 0 dB to 12 dB automatic / manual, 0 dB to 24 dB
Shutter Speed auto / manual, 0.12 ms to 512 ms auto / manual, 0.12 ms to 8000 ms
Gamma 0 to 1 (enables 12-bit to 10-bit companding)
Synchronization via external trigger or software trigger,
External Trigger Modes IIDC v1.31 Trigger Modes 0 and 3
Power Requirements 4.745 to 5.25 V via the Mini-B USB 2.0 or GPIO connector, less than one (1) Watt
Dimensions (L x W x H) 24.4 x 44 x 34 mm
Mass 37 g (including tripod adapter)
Camera Specications IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specication v1.31
Memory Storage three memory channels for user congurable power-up settings
Lens Mount CS-mount (5mm C-mount adapter included) • M12 microlense mount2
Compliance CE, FCC Class B, RoHS
Operating Temperature 0° to 45°C
Storage Temperature -30° to 60°C
1Using standard non-Format_7 video formats and modes
1328x1048 at 23FPS
664x524 at 60 FPS (2x2 pixel binning)
640x480 at 60 FPS (center cut-out mode)
752x480 at 61 FPS
320x240 at 112 FPS (ROI)
320x240 at 122 FPS (2 x 2 pixel binning)
Global Shutter3Photodiode pixels with simultaneous integration and readout
Near-IR Performance3Enhanced performance provides NIR QE greater than 35%
Auto Exposure Control Ensures optimal auto settings of shutter and gain for each image
Fast Frame Rates Faster standard frame rates up to 60 FPS
Partial Image Modes Format_7 modes for fast frame rates and higher signal-to-noise
Multiple Trigger Modes Standard external trigger mode, skip frames mode
Gain and Brightness Adjust gain and black clamp via a 10-bit A/D converter
ADC On-Chip 10-bit linear or 12-bit to 10-bit companding mode via Gamma
Image Flip Horizontal image flipping (mirror image)
Embedded Image Info Pixels contain image timestamp (1394 cycle time)
Memory Channels Non-volatile storage of camera default power-up settings
Strobe Output Strobe output with configurable delay and duration
Absolute Value Controls Shutter and gain reported in real-world units (seconds and dB)
Broadcast Properties Camera responds to broadcast register writes on the same bus
Camera Upgrades Firmware upgradeable in field via IEEE-1394 interface.
12-BIT TO 10-BIT COMPANDING
A gamma value of 0 yields a linear response; a value of 1 puts the camera into 12-bit to 10-bit mode. This
mode allows higher ADC resolution (12 bits) for low-level signals (shadow details) and lower ADC resolution
(9 bits) for high-level signals (highlight details).
SPECTRAL RESPONSE (QE)
Pre-wired GPIO cable
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
green
green
red
white
black
green
green
3FMVU-03MTM/C only
FFMV-03MT / FMVU-03MT FMVU-13S2C
0 Mono8 (8bpp) 1328x1048 23 Region of interest (ROI)
0 Mono8 (8bpp) 664x524 60 2x2 pixel binning
0 Mono8 (8bpp) 640x480 60 Center cut-out mode
FMVU-03MTM/C
FMVU-13S2C
Sept 2009

The FlyCapture®User Guide and other technical references can be found in the
Programs > Point Grey Research > PGR FlyCapture > Documentation directory. Our on-
line Knowledge Base (www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/) also addresses the following
problems:
• Article 21:Troublesome hardware configurations
• Article 88:Vertical bleeding or smearing from a saturated portion of an image
• Article 91: PGR camera not recognized by system and not listed in Device Manager
• Article 145: Image discontinuities or horizontal tearing of images when displayed on monitor
• Article 188: Image data acquired by my camera is corrupt and displayed images are broken
• Article 189: Image capture freezes after a period of successful image capture.
• Article 197: Extending the distance between a PGR camera and the controlling host system.
• Article 309: Use USB 2.0 PCI host adapter cards with USB cameras
Installation
1
2Troubleshooting
1. Recommended System Configuration
• Windows XP Service Pack 1
• 512MB of RAM
• Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz or compatible processor
• AGP video card with 128MB video memory
• FlyCapture SDK v1.8 or later
• MicrosoftVisual C++ 6.0 (to compile and run example code)
2. Electrostatic Precautions and Camera Care
• Users who have purchased a bare board camera should:
• To clean the imaging surface of your CCD, follow the steps outlined in
www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/index.asp?a=4&q=66.
• Extended exposure to bright sunlight, rain, dusty environments, etc. may
cause problems with the electronics and the optics of the system.
• Avoid excessive shaking, dropping or mishandling of the device.
CPU RAM VIDEO PORTS
OS
2.0GHz
or equivalent
Windows XP
SP1 512mb AGP
128mb
USB 2.0
• Either handle bare handed or use non-chargeable
gloves, clothes or material.Also use conductive shoes.
• Install a conductive mat on the floor or working table
to prevent the generation of static electricity.
• When handling the camera unit, avoid touching the
lenses. To clean the lenses, use a standard camera lens
cleaning kit or a clean dry cotton cloth. Do not apply
excessive force.
Email:
For all general questions about Point Grey Research please
contact us at [e-mail].
For technical support (existing customers only) contact
us at www.ptgrey.com/support/contact/.
Main Office:
Mailing Address: Tel: [phone]
Point Grey Research, Inc. Toll Free (N.America only): [phone]
Richmond B.C. Canada Fax: [phone]
12051 Riverside Way Email: [e-mail]
V6W 1K7
Knowledge Base:
Find answers to commonly asked questions in our knowledge base at www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/.
Downloads:
Users can download the latest manuals and software from www.ptgrey.com/support/downloads/.
CONTACTING POINT GREY RESEARCH
3. Install the FlyCapture®Software and Drivers
4. Installing the Tripod Adapter (optional)
5. Connect the Camera to the USB 2.0 port
• Plug the 2-meter USB 2.0 cable (Type A to Mini-B 5-pin) into the host
machine’s USB 2.0 port and the Firefly MV USB 2.0 connector.
• If the Microsoft Windows “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, proceed
to Step 6. Otherwise, proceed to Step 7.
USB 2.0
FLYCAPTURE
Software and Drivers
• Insert the software CD-ROM. If
the Installation Wizard does not
automatically run, browse to your
CD-ROM directory and run setup.exe.
• Follow the installation instructions to
install the software.
• The ASA and ISO-compliant tripod
adapter for the Firefly MV USB 2.0
models attaches to the camera using the
included M2x3.5 screws.
6. Install the PGRUSBCam Driver
• Click “Install from a list or specific location” and click “Next”.
• Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” and “Next”.
• Click “Have Disk” and browse to
C:\Program Files\Point Grey Research\PGR FlyCapture\driver, click “Open”,
then “OK”.
• Select the camera model and click “Next”.
• You will be prompted to continue installation - click “Continue Anyway” then
“Finish” to complete installation.
7. Confirm Successful Installation
• Check the Device Manager to conrm that installation was successful (PGRUSBCam
driver install only). Go to the Start menu, select Run and enter “devmgmt.
msc”. Verify the camera is listed under “Point Grey Research Devices”.
• To test the camera’s image acquisition capabilities, run the FlyCap demo program.
From the Start menu, select All Programs > Point Grey Research > PGR
FlyCapture > FlyCap.exe.
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS