Point Grey Flea3 FL3-U3 Product manual

Flea3 FL3-U3
USB 3.0 Digital Camera
Technical Reference Manual
Version 5.2
Revised 9/27/2012
Point Grey Research®Inc.
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FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Hardware Warranty
Point Grey Research®, Inc. (Point Grey) warrants to the Original Purchaser that the Camera Module
provided with this package is guaranteed to be free from material and manufacturing defects for a
period of Two years. Should a unit fail during this period, Point Grey will, at its option, repair or replace
the damaged unit. Repaired or replaced units will be covered for the remainder of the original
equipment warranty period. This warranty does not apply to units that, after being examined by Point
Grey, have been found to have failed due to customer abuse, mishandling, alteration, improper
installation or negligence. If the original camera module is housed within a case, removing the case for
any purpose other than to remove the protective glass or filter over the sensor voids this warranty. This
warranty does not apply to damage to any part of the optical path resulting from removal or replacement
of the protective glass or filter over the camera, such as scratched glass or sensor damage.
Point Grey Research, Inc. expressly disclaims and excludes all other warranties, express, implied and
statutory, including, but without limitation, warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular
application or purpose. In no event shall Point Grey Research, Inc. be liable to the Original Purchaser or
any third party for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or accidental damages, including
without limitation damages for business interruption, loss of profits, revenue, data or bodily injury or
death.
WEEE
The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Please ensure
this product is properly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may cause
potential hazards to the environment and human health. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact Point Grey Research.
Trademarks
Point Grey Research, PGR, the Point Grey Research, Inc. logo, Chameleon, Digiclops, Dragonfly, Dragonfly
Express, Firefly, Flea, FlyCapture, Gazelle, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Triclops and Zebra are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Point Grey Research, Inc. in Canada and other countries.

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Table of Contents
1 Welcome to Flea3 USB 3.0 1
1.1 Flea3 USB 3.0 Specifications 1
1.1.1 FL3-U3-13S2M(Mono) Imaging Performance 3
1.1.2 FL3-U3-13S2C(Color) Imaging Performance 4
1.1.3 FL3-U3-13Y3M(Mono) Imaging Performance 5
1.1.4 FL3-U3-13E4M(Mono) Imaging Performance 6
1.1.5 FL3-U3-13E4C (Color) Imaging Performance 7
1.1.6 FL3-U3-32S2M(Mono) Imaging Performance 8
1.1.7 FL3-U3-32S2C (Color) Imaging Performance 9
1.1.8 FL3-U3-88S2C (Color) Imaging Performance 10
1.1.9 Flea3 USB 3.0 Camera Comparison 11
1.2 Analog-to-Digital Conversion 12
1.3 Flea3 USB 3.0 Mechanical Properties 13
1.3.1 Physical Description 13
1.3.2 Camera Dimensions 14
1.3.3 Tripod Adapter Dimensions 15
1.3.4 Lens Mounting 15
1.3.4.1 Back Flange Distance 16
1.3.5 Dust Protection 16
1.3.6 Mounting with the Case or Mounting Bracket 16
1.3.7 Infrared Cut-Off Filters 17
1.4 Handling Precautions and Camera Care 18
1.4.1 Case Temperature and Heat Dissipation 18
1.5 Camera Interface and Connectors 20
1.5.1 USB3.0 Connector 20
1.5.2 Interface Card 20
1.5.3 Interface Cables 21
1.5.4 General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) 21
2 Getting Started with Flea3 USB 3.0 22
2.1 Before You Install 22
2.1.1 Will your system configuration support the camera? 22
2.1.2 Do you have all the parts you need? 22
2.1.3 Do you have a downloads account? 22
2.2 Installing Your Interface Card and Software 23
2.3 Installing Your Camera 24
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2.4 Controlling the Camera 25
2.4.1 Using FlyCapture 25
2.4.2 Using Control and Status Registers 25
2.4.2.1 Modes 25
2.4.2.2 Values 26
2.4.2.3 Using the Inquiry Registers 26
2.4.2.4 Using the Absolute Value Registers 26
2.5 Configuring Camera Setup 27
2.5.1 Configuring Camera Drivers 27
2.5.2 Maximum Number of Cameras on a Single Bus 27
3 General Camera Operation 29
3.1 Powering the Camera 29
3.1.1 CAMERA_POWER: 610h 29
3.2 Device Information 29
3.2.1 SERIAL_NUMBER: 1F20h 30
3.2.2 MAIN_BOARD_INFO: 1F24h 30
3.2.3 SENSOR_BOARD_INFO: 1F28h 31
3.2.4 VOLTAGE: 1A50h – 1A54h 31
3.2.5 CURRENT: 1A58h – 1A5Ch 31
3.2.6 TEMPERATURE: 82Ch 32
3.2.7 PIXEL_CLOCK_FREQ: 1AF0h 32
3.2.8 HORIZONTAL_LINE_FREQ: 1AF4h 32
3.3 User Memory Channels 32
3.3.1 MEMORY_SAVE: 618h 33
3.3.2 MEM_SAVE_CH: 620h 33
3.3.3 CUR_MEM_CH: 624h 33
3.3.4 Memory Channel Registers 33
3.4 On-Camera Frame Buffer 35
3.4.1 IMAGE_RETRANSMIT: 634h 36
3.4.2 Example: Retransmitting in Image External Mode Using Registers 36
3.4.3 Example: Storing Images for Later Transmission Using Registers 37
3.5 Non-Volatile Flash Memory 38
3.5.1 DATA_FLASH_CTRL: 1240h 38
3.5.2 DATA_FLASH_DATA: 1244h 38
3.6 Camera Firmware 39
3.6.1 Determining Firmware Version 39
3.6.2 Upgrading Camera Firmware 39
3.6.3 FIRMWARE_VERSION: 1F60h 39
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3.6.4 FIRMWARE_BUILD_DATE: 1F64h 40
3.6.5 FIRMWARE_DESCRIPTION: 1F68-1F7Ch 40
4 Input/Output Control 41
4.1 General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) 41
4.2 GPIO Modes 41
4.2.1 GPIO Mode 0: Input 41
4.2.2 GPIO Mode 1: Output 41
4.2.3 GPIO Mode 2: Asynchronous (External) Trigger 42
4.2.4 GPIO Mode 3: Strobe 42
4.2.5 GPIOMode 4: Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) 42
4.3 Programmable Strobe Output 42
4.3.1 Synchronizing Image Capture with an Output Trigger or Strobe 43
4.3.2 Example: Setting a GPIOPin to Strobe (Using the Camera Registers) 44
4.3.3 Example: Setting a GPIOPin to Strobe (Using the FlyCapture API) 46
4.3.4 Strobe Signal Output Registers 47
4.3.4.1 Strobe Output Registers 47
4.3.4.2 GPIO_STRPAT_CTRL: 110Ch 48
4.3.4.3 GPIO_STRPAT_MASK_PIN: 1118h-1148h 49
4.3.4.4 GPIO_XTRA: 1104h 49
4.4 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) 50
4.4.1 GPIO_CTRL_PIN: 1110h-1140h 50
4.4.2 GPIO_XTRA_PIN: 1114h-1144h 51
4.5 Serial Communication 51
4.5.1 Serial Output Transaction (Transmitting Data) 52
4.5.1.1 Example: Transmitting Characters to a PC 52
4.5.2 Serial Input Transaction (Receiving Data) 53
4.5.2.1 Example: Receiving Characters from a PC 54
4.5.3 Transmitting and Receiving Data Simultaneously 55
4.5.4 Serial Input/Output Registers 55
4.6 GPIO Electrical Characteristics 59
4.6.1 GPIO0 (Opto-Isolated Input) Circuit 59
4.6.2 GPIO1 (Opto-Isolated Output) Circuit 60
4.6.3 GPIO 2/3 (Bi-Directional) Circuit 61
5 Video Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 63
5.1 Video Modes Overview 63
5.1.1 Video Mode Descriptions 64
5.1.2 Calculating Format 7 Frame Rates 66
5.2 Pixel Formats 66
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5.2.1 Raw 67
5.2.2 Mono 67
5.2.3 RGB 67
5.2.4 YUV 67
5.2.5 Y16 (16-bit Mono) Image Acquisition 68
5.2.5.1 DATA_DEPTH: 630h 68
5.2.6 Y8 or Y16 Raw Bayer Output 68
5.2.6.1 BAYER_MONO_CTRL: 1050h 68
5.3 Supported Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 69
5.3.1 FL3-U3-13S2 Video Modes 69
5.3.1.1 FL3-U3-13S2 Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 69
5.3.1.2 FL3-U3-13S2 Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 69
5.3.2 FL3-U3-13Y3 Video Modes 71
5.3.2.1 FL3-U3-13Y3 Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 71
5.3.2.2 FL3-U3-13Y3 Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 71
5.3.3 FL3-U3-13E4 Video Modes 72
5.3.3.1 FL3-U3-13E4 Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 72
5.3.3.2 FL3-U3-13E4 Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 72
5.3.4 FL3-U3-32S2 Video Modes 73
5.3.4.1 FL3-U3-32S2 Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 73
5.3.4.2 FL3-U3-32S2 Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 74
5.3.5 FL3-U3-88S2 Video Modes 75
5.3.5.1 FL3-U3-88S2C Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 75
5.3.5.2 FL3-U3-88S2C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 75
5.4 Video Format, Mode, and Frame Rate Settings 76
5.4.1 FRAME_RATE: 83Ch 76
5.4.2 CURRENT_FRAME_RATE: 600h 77
5.4.3 CURRENT_VIDEO_MODE: 604h 78
5.4.4 CURRENT_VIDEO_FORMAT: 608h 78
5.4.5 Example: Setting a Standard Video Mode, Format and Frame Rate Using the FlyCapture API 78
6 Image Acquisition 79
6.1 Global Shutter 79
6.2 Rolling Shutter 79
6.3 Rolling Shutter with Global Reset 80
6.4 Asynchronous Triggering 81
6.4.1 External Trigger Timing 81
6.4.2 Minimum Trigger Pulse Length 82
6.4.3 Maximum Frame Rate in External Trigger Mode 82
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6.4.4 Camera Behavior Between Triggers 83
6.4.5 Changing Video Modes While Triggering 83
6.4.6 Trigger Modes 84
6.4.6.1 Trigger Mode 0 (“Standard External Trigger Mode”) 84
6.4.6.2 Trigger Mode 1 (“Bulb Shutter Mode”) 84
6.4.6.3 Trigger Mode 15 (“Multi-Shot Trigger Mode”) 85
6.4.7 Example: Asynchronous Hardware Triggering (Using the Camera Registers) 86
6.4.8 Example: Asynchronous Hardware Triggering (Using the FlyCapture API) 88
6.4.9 Asynchronous Software Triggering 88
6.4.10 Asynchronous Trigger Settings 89
6.4.10.1 TRIGGER_MODE: 830h 90
6.4.10.2 TRIGGER_DELAY: 834h 90
6.4.10.3 PIO_DIRECTION: 11F8h 91
6.4.10.4 SOFTWARE_TRIGGER: 62Ch 91
6.4.10.5 ISO_CHANNEL/ISO_SPEED: 60Ch 91
6.4.10.6 ISO_EN/CONTINUOUS_SHOT: 614h 92
6.4.10.7 ONE_SHOT/MULTI_SHOT: 61Ch 92
7 Imaging Parameters and Control 94
7.1 Overview of Imaging Parameters 94
7.2 Brightness 95
7.2.1 BRIGHTNESS: 800h 95
7.2.2 Example: Setting Brightness Using the FlyCapture API 96
7.3 Gain 96
7.3.1 GAIN: 820h 97
7.3.2 Example: Setting Gain Using the FlyCapture API 98
7.4 Saturation 98
7.4.1 SATURATION: 814h 98
7.4.2 Example: Setting Saturation Using the FlyCapture API 99
7.5 Hue 100
7.5.1 HUE: 810h 100
7.5.2 Example: Setting Hue Using the FlyCapture API 101
7.6 Sharpness 101
7.6.1 SHARPNESS: 808h 102
7.6.2 Example: Setting Sharpness Using the FlyCapture API 103
7.7 Gamma and Lookup Table 103
7.7.1 GAMMA: 818h 105
7.7.2 Example: Setting Gamma Using the FlyCapture API 106
7.7.3 LUT: 80000h – 80048h (IIDC1.32) 106
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7.8 White Balance 109
7.8.1 WHITE_BALANCE: 80Ch 110
7.8.2 Example: Setting White Balance Using the FlyCapture API 110
7.9 Shutter 111
7.9.1 Extended Shutter Times 112
7.9.2 SHUTTER: 81Ch 112
7.9.3 Example: Setting Shutter Using the FlyCapture API 113
7.10 Auto Exposure 114
7.10.1 AUTO_EXPOSURE: 804h 114
7.10.2 AE_ROI: 1A70 – 1A74h 115
7.10.3 Example: Setting Auto Exposure Using the FlyCapture API 116
7.11 Bayer Color Processing 117
7.11.1 Accessing Raw Bayer Data 117
7.11.2 BAYER_TILE_MAPPING: 1040h 118
7.11.3 Example: Accessing Raw Bayer Data using FlyCapture2 118
7.12 Image Flip/Mirror 119
7.12.1 MIRROR_IMAGE_CTRL: 1054h 119
7.13 Embedded Image Information 119
7.13.1 FRAME_INFO: 12F8h 120
8 Troubleshooting 122
8.1 Support 122
8.2 Camera Diagnostics 123
8.2.1 INITIALIZE: 000h 123
8.2.2 TIME_FROM_INITIALIZE: 12E0h 123
8.2.3 TIME_FROM_BUS_RESET: 12E4h 123
8.2.4 XMIT_FAILURE: 12FCh 124
8.2.5 VMODE_ERROR_STATUS: 628h 124
8.2.6 CAMERA_LOG: 1D00 – 1DFFh 124
8.3 Status Indicator LED 125
8.3.1 LED_CTRL: 1A14h 125
8.4 Test Pattern 126
8.4.1 TEST_PATTERN: 104Ch 126
8.5 Blemish Pixel Artifacts 127
8.5.1 Pixel Defect Correction 127
8.5.2 PIXEL_DEFECT_CTRL: 1A60h 127
8.6 Rolling Shutter Artifacts 128
8.7 Fixed Pattern Noise Artifact 129
8.7.1 FPN_CTRL: 1A0Ch 129
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Appendix A: Control and Status Registers 130
A.1 General Register Information 130
A.1.1 Register Memory Map 130
A.1.2 Config ROM 131
A.1.2.1 Root Directory 131
A.1.2.2 Unit Directory 132
A.1.2.3 Unit Dependent Info 132
A.1.3 Calculating Base Register Addresses using 32-bit Offsets 133
A.2 Inquiry Registers 133
A.2.1 Basic Functions Inquiry Registers 133
A.2.2 Feature Presence Inquiry Registers 134
A.2.3 Feature Elements Inquiry Registers 136
A.2.4 Video Format Inquiry Registers 138
A.2.5 Video Mode Inquiry Registers 138
A.2.6 Video Frame Rate Inquiry Registers 140
A.3 Video Mode Control and Status Registers 143
A.3.1 FORMAT_7_RESIZE_INQ: 1AC8h 144
A.3.2 Inquiry Registers for Custom Video Mode Offset Addresses 144
A.3.2.1 Image Size and Position 145
A.3.2.2 COLOR_CODING_ID and COLOR_CODING_INQ 146
A.3.2.3 PACKET_PARA_INQ, BYTE_PER_PACKET, and PACKET_PER_FRAME 146
A.3.2.4 FRAME_INTERVAL_INQ 147
A.3.2.5 VALUE_SETTING 148
A.4 Absolute Value Registers 148
A.4.1 Setting Absolute Value Register Values 148
A.4.2 Absolute Value Offset Addresses 149
A.4.3 Units of Value for Absolute Value CSR Registers 150
A.4.4 Determining Absolute Value Register Values 150
Contacting Point Grey Research 152
Revision History 153
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List of Tables
Table 1.1: Temperature Sensor Specifications 18
Table 1.2: USB 3.0 Micro-B Connector Pin Assignments 20
Table 2.1: CSRMode Control Descriptions 26
Table 4.1: GPIO pin assignments (as shown looking at rear of camera) 41
Table 5.1: FL3-U3-13S2M Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 69
Table 5.2: FL3-U3-13S2C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 70
Table 5.3: FL3-U3-13Y3M Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 71
Table 5.4: FL3-U3-13E4M Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 72
Table 5.5: FL3-U3-13E4C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 73
Table 5.6: FL3-U3-32S2M Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 74
Table 5.7: FL3-U3-32S2C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 74
Table 5.8: FL3-U3-88S2C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates 75
Table A.1: Custom Video Mode Inquiry Register Offset Addresses 145
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: FL3-U3-13S2M Quantum Efficiency 3
Figure 1.2: FL3-U3-13S2C Quantum Efficiency 4
Figure 1.3: FL3-U3-13Y3M Quantum Efficiency 5
Figure 1.4: FL3-U3-13E4M Quantum Efficiency 6
Figure 1.5: FL3-U3-13E4C Quantum Efficiency 7
Figure 1.6: FL3-U3-32S2M Quantum Efficiency 8
Figure 1.7: FL3-U3-32S2C Quantum Efficiency 9
Figure 1.8: FL3-U3-88S2C Quantum Efficiency 10
Figure 1.9: FL3-U3 Mono Models Quantum Efficiency 11
Figure 1.10: FL3-U3 Models Dynamic Range 11
Figure 1.11: Camera Dimensional Diagram 14
Figure 1.12: Tripod Adapter Dimensional Diagram 15
Figure 1.13: IR filter transmittance graph 17
Figure 1.14: USB 3.0 Micro B Connector 20
Figure 4.1: Optical input circuit 60
Figure 4.2: Optical output circuit 60
Figure 4.3: GPIO2/3 Circuit 61
Figure 5.1: 2x Vertical and 2x Horizontal Binning 63
Figure 6.1: External trigger timing characteristics 82
Figure 6.2: Relationship Between External Triggering and Video Mode Change Request 83
Figure 6.3: Trigger Mode 0 (“Standard External Trigger Mode”) 84
Figure 6.4: Trigger Mode 1 (“Bulb Shutter Mode”) 85
Figure 6.5: Trigger Mode 15 (“Multi-Shot Trigger Mode”) 86
Figure 6.6: Software trigger timing 89
Figure 7.1: Example Bayer Tile Pattern 117
Figure 8.1: Test Pattern Sample Image 126
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About This Manual
This manual provides the user with a detailed specification of the Flea3 USB 3.0 camera system. The user should be
aware that the camera system is complex and dynamic – if any errors or omissions are found during experimentation,
please contact us. (See Contacting Point Grey Research on page 152.)
This document is subject to change without notice.
All model- specific information presented in this manual reflects functionality available in the
model's firmware version.
For more information see Camera Firmware on page 39.
Where to Find Information
Chapter What You Will Find
1. Welcome
General camera specifications and specific model specifications (page 1)
Imaging Performance specifications and Quantum Efficiency graphs
Camera properties, including diagrams (page 13)
2. Getting Started
Preparation for installing the camera (page 22)
Installation instructions (page 24)
Introduction to camera controls (page 25)
3. General Operation
Powering the camera (page 29)
Device Information (page 29)
User Configuration sets (page 32)
On-camera frame buffer (page 35)
Flash memory (page 38)
Firmware (page 39)
4. Input/Output Control
GPIO Modes (page 41)
Programmable Strobe Output (page 42)
Pulse Width Modulation (page 50)
Serial Communication (page 51)
GPIOElectrical Characteristics (page 59)
5. VideoFormats, Modes, and Frame Rates
Overview and descriptions of Video Modes (page 63)
Supported Formats, Modes, and Frame Rates for each model (page 69)
Video Format and Mode CSRs (page 76)
6. Image Acquisition and Transmission Types of shutters:Global, Rolling, Global Reset (page 79)
Asynchronous Triggering (page 81) and Supported Trigger Modes (page 84)
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Chapter What You Will Find
7. Image Parameters and Control
Brightness (page 95)
Shutter (page 111)
Gain (page 96)
Auto Exposure (page 114)
Gamma and Lookup Table (page 103)
Saturation (page 98)
Hue (page 100)
Sharpness (page 101)
White Balance (page 109)
Bayer Color Processing (page 117)
Image Flip/Mirror (page 119)
Embedded Image Information (page 119)
8. Troubleshooting
How to get support (page 122)
Status LED (page 125)
Diagnostics (page 123)
Test Pattern (page 126)
Blemish Pixel Artifacts (page 127)
Rolling Shutter Artifacts (page 128)
Fixed Pattern Noise Artifacts (page 129)
Appendix Register Reference Information (page 130)
Contacting Point Grey How to reach Point Grey Research Inc. (page 152)
Document Conventions
This manual uses the following to provide you with additional information:
A note that contains information that is distinct from the main body of text. For example,
drawing attention to a difference between models; or a reminder of a limitation.
A note that contains a warning to proceed with caution and care, or to indicate that the
information is meant for an advanced user. For example, indicating that an action may void
the camera's warranty.
If further information can be found in our Knowledge Base, a list of articles is provided.
Title Article
Title of the Article Link to the article on the Point Grey website
Related Knowledge Base Articles
If there are further resources available, a link is provided either to an external website, or to the FlyCapture2 SDK.
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Point Grey Flea3 USB 3.0 Technical Reference 1 Welcome to Flea3 USB 3.0
1 Welcome to Flea3 USB 3.0
The fully redesigned, next generation Flea3 camera series builds on the success of the ultra-compact Flea2 by adding
new Sony image sensors to the line-up. The Flea3 also offers a host of new features, including enhanced opto-isolated
GPIO; an on-camera frame buffer; non-volatile flash memory for user data storage; new trigger modes; and improved
imaging performance.
1.1 Flea3 USB 3.0 Specifications
MODEL VERSION MP IMAGINGSENSOR
FL3-U3-13S2C-CS
FL3-U3-13S2M-CS
Color
Mono
1.3 MP
nSony IMX035 CMOS, 1/3", 3.63 μm
nRolling Shutter
n1328x1048 at 120 FPS
FL3-U3-13Y3M-C Mono 1.3 MP
nOn Semi VITA1300 CMOS, 1/2", 4.8 μm
nGlobal Shutter
n1280x1024 at 150 FPS
FL3-U3-13E4C-C
FL3-U3-13E4M-C
Color
Mono
1.3 MP
ne2v EV76C560 CMOS, 1/1.8", 5.3 µm
nGlobal Shutter
n1280x1024 at 60 FPS
FL3-U3-32S2C-CS
FL3-U3-32S2M-CS
Color
Mono
3.2 MP
nSony IMX036 CMOS, 1/2.8", 2.5 μm
nRolling Shutter with Global Reset
n2080x1552 at 60 FPS
FL3-U3-88S2C-C Color 8.8 MP
nSony IMX121 CMOS, 1/2.5", 1.55 μm
nRolling Shutter with Global Reset
n4096x2160 at 21 FPS
All Flea3 USB 3.0 Models
A/DConverter 12-bit (FL3-U3-13S2, FL3-U3-32S2, FL3-U3-88S2) / 10-bit (FL3-U3-13Y3,
FL3-U3-13E4)
Video Data Output 8, 12, 16 and 24-bit digital data
Image Data Formats Y8, Y16, Mono8, Mono12, Mono16, Raw8, Raw12, Raw16 (all models); RGB,
YUV411, YUV422, YUV 444 (color models)
Partial Image Modes Pixel binning and region of interest (ROI) modes
Image Processing Gamma, lookup table, hue, saturation, and sharpness
Gain
Automatic*/Manual/One-Push* Gain modes (*Free running only)
0 dB to 24 dB (FL3-U3-13S2, FL3-U3-32S2, FL3-U3-88S2) / 0 db to 18 db
(FL3-U3-13Y3, FL3-U3-13E4)
Gamma 0.50 to 4.00
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All Flea3 USB 3.0 Models
White Balance Automatic/Manual modes, programmable via software
Color Processing On-camera in YUV or RGB format, or on-PC in Raw format
Digital Interface USB 3.0 interface with screw locks for camera control, data, and power
Transfer Rates 5 Gbit/s
GPIO 8-pin Hirose HR25 GPIO connector for power, trigger, strobe, PWM, and serial
I/O: 1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 bi-directional I/O pins
External Trigger Modes IIDC Trigger Modes 0, 1 (excluding FL3-U3-13E4), and 15
Synchronization via external trigger or software trigger
Shutter
Rolling Shutter (FL3-U3-13S2) / Global Reset (FL3-U3-32S2, FL3-U3-88S2) / Global
Shutter (FL3-U3-13Y3, FL3-U3-13E4)
Automatic*/Manual/One-Push*/Extended Shutter** modes (*Free running
only) (**except FL3-U3-13Y3)
0.008ms to 1 second (FL3-U3-13S2) / 0.006ms to 1 second (FL3-U3-13Y3) /
0.016ms to 1 second (FL3-U3-13E4) / 0.01ms to 32 seconds (FL3-U3-32S2) /
0.021ms to 1 second (FL3-U3-88S2)
Image Buffer 32 MB frame buffer
Memory Channels 2 memory channels for custom camera settings
Flash Memory 1 MB
Dimensions 29 x 29 x 30 mm excluding lens holder (metal case)
Mass Without optics: 35 g (FL3-U3-13S2, FL3-U3-32S2) / 41 g (FL3-U3-13Y3,
FL3-U3-13E4, FL3-U3-88S2)
Power Consumption 5 V, <3 W, via GPIO or USB 3.0 interface
Camera Specification IIDC v1.32
Camera Control via FlyCapture SDK, CSRs, or third party software
Camera Updates In-field firmware updates
Lens Mount CS-mount (FL3-U3-13S2, FL3-U3-32S2) / C-mount (FL3-U3-13Y3, FL3-U3-13E4,
FL3-U3-88S2)
Operating Temperature 0° to 45°C
Storage Temperature -30° to 60°C
Emissions Compliance CE, FCC, RoHS
Operating System Windows 7 32- or 64-bit
Warranty Two years
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Point Grey Flea3 USB 3.0 Technical Reference 1 Welcome to Flea3 USB 3.0
1.1.1 FL3-U3-13S2M(Mono) Imaging Performance
Specification Mode 0
Full Well Depth 17700 e- at zero gain
Dynamic Range 65 dB
Read Noise 9.0 e- at zero gain
Measurements taken at maximum resolution
Quantum Efficiency
Peak QE Wavelength 490 nm
Peak QE Value 60%
Figure 1.1: FL3-U3-13S2M Quantum Efficiency
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Point Grey Flea3 USB 3.0 Technical Reference 1 Welcome to Flea3 USB 3.0
1.1.2 FL3-U3-13S2C(Color) Imaging Performance
Specification Mode 0
Full Well Depth 17000 e- at zero gain
Dynamic Range 65 dB
Read Noise 8.5 e- at zero gain
Measurements taken at maximum resolution
Quantum Efficiency
Peak QE Wavelength Red 600 nm, 540 nm, Blue 460 nm
Peak QE Value Red 40%, Green 48%, Blue 47%
Figure 1.2: FL3-U3-13S2C Quantum Efficiency
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Point Grey Flea3 USB 3.0 Technical Reference 1 Welcome to Flea3 USB 3.0
1.1.3 FL3-U3-13Y3M(Mono) Imaging Performance
Specification Mode 0
Full Well Depth 14500 e- at zero gain
Dynamic Range 52 dB
Read Noise 33 e- at zero gain
Measurements taken at maximum resolution
Quantum Efficiency
Peak QE Wavelength 560 nm
Peak QE Value 49%
Figure 1.3: FL3-U3-13Y3M Quantum Efficiency
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Point Grey Flea3 USB 3.0 Technical Reference 1 Welcome to Flea3 USB 3.0
1.1.4 FL3-U3-13E4M(Mono) Imaging Performance
Specification Mode 0
Full Well Depth 15600 e- at zero gain
Dynamic Range 54 dB
Read Noise 31.6 e- at zero gain
Measurements taken at maximum resolution
Quantum Efficiency
Peak QE Wavelength 570 nm
Peak QE Value 45%
Figure 1.4: FL3-U3-13E4M Quantum Efficiency
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Point Grey Flea3 USB 3.0 Technical Reference 1 Welcome to Flea3 USB 3.0
1.1.5 FL3-U3-13E4C (Color) Imaging Performance
Specification Mode 0
Full Well Depth 14500 e- at zero gain
Dynamic Range 54 dB
Read Noise 29.6 e- at zero gain
Measurements taken at maximum resolution
Quantum Efficiency
Peak QE Wavelength Red 600 nm, Green 540 nm, Blue 470 nm
Peak QE Value Red 41%, Green 42%, Blue 39%
Figure 1.5: FL3-U3-13E4C Quantum Efficiency
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