Point Grey Gazelle User manual

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Pre-Installation
Installation
5. Install the Camera Configuration File forYour Frame Grabber
Login to the Point Grey downloads page http://www.ptgrey.com/support/
downloads/index.asp. After login, you will be taken to the downloads page
for the products to which you have access. Expand “GAZELLE”. Then, click the
“DOWNLOAD” link of the configuration file for your frame grabber to begin the
download. Install the configuration file to a directory of your choice and note
the location.
1. Recommended System Configuration
• Windows XP,Vista or Windows 7
• 512 MB RAM
• Intel Pentium 4.20 GHz or compatible processor
• NVIDIA GeForce6 or later video card with 128 MB RAM or more
• PCI Express (PCIe) slot
• Camera Link (CL) PCIe card with Full CL interface
(see reverse for supported frame grabbers)
• Other required hardware accessories (see reverse)
2. Electrostatic Precautions and Camera Care
• Users who have purchased a bare board camera should:
• To clean the surface of your image sensor, 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.
3. Install Camera Link PCIe card and software according to
manufacturer instructions.
See reverse for supported frame grabbers.
4. Register for a Customer Downloads Account
Go to the Point Grey downloads page
http://www.ptgrey.com/support/downloads/index.asp
• New customers: Under Register (New Users), complete the form, then click
“SUBMIT”. After you submit your registration, you will receive an e-mail with
further instructions on how to activate your account.
• Existing customers: login under “LOGIN WITH AN EXISTING ACCOUNT”.You will
be taken to the product Downloads page. Scroll to the bottom and complete
the form under “ADD ANEW PURCHASED PRODUCT”.
• 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.
• This product is not intended for use in residential environments
7. Install a lens
• Unscrew the dust cap from the C-mount lens holder to install a lens. See reverse
for a recommended 25mm C-mount lens available for purchase from Point Grey
8. Connect the Camera Link PCIe card and cable to the camera
• 85 MHz-certied cables are required. The maximum supported cable length is 5
meters. See reverse for recommended cables. For Base 2-tap conguration, use
base connector. For Full 8-tap conguration, use both base and full connectors
(two cables are required). Connectors are labelled on the camera.i
9. Supply Power to the Camera
Connect a 12 V DC power supply to the camera’s GPIO port. The power supply
wiring harness must be compatible with a Hirose HR25 8-pin female connector.
See reverse for a compatible wall-mount power adapter available for purchase from
Point Grey.
10. Confirm Successful Installation
To operate the camera, start the serial interface tool for your frame grabber and
reference the configuration file downloaded in Step 5.Control the camera using
the software instruction set described in the camera’sTechnical Reference manual,
downloadable from http://www.ptgrey.com/support/downloads/index.asp.
CPU RAM VIDEO PORTS
OS
4.2GHz
or equivalent
XP, Vista,
Windows 7 512MB
NVIDIA GeForce6
or later
128 MB RAM or more
Camera Link PCIe card
with Full CL interface
GETTING STARTED Gazelle
Cameral Link Digital Camera
• The ASA and ISO-compliant tripod
mounting bracket attaches to the camera
using the included M3 screws.The bracket
is included at no extra charge with every
Point Grey Gazelle.
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13 26 14 1
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26
Full Camera link
connector, for full
conguration (with BASE
connector)
BASE Camera Link
connector, for all
congurations
The Gazelle Technical Reference Manual can be downloaded from http://www.
ptgrey.com/support/downloads/index.asp. Our online Knowledge Base
(http://www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/index.asp) addresses the following issues:
• Article 88:Vertical bleeding or smearing from a saturated portion of an image
• Article 145: Image discontinuities or horizontal tearing of images when displayed on monitor
3Troubleshooting
For all general questions about 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
CONTACTING POINT GREY RESEARCH
6. Install theTripod Mounting Bracket (optional)
Some cable assemblies may be looser than others when connected to the SDR
connectors on the camera. We recommend applying a screwdriver to the cable
screw pins to secure the connection.

The user can monitor or control features of the camera using a command set
developed by Point Grey. These commands are used with the serial interface tool
provided by your Camera Link frame grabber, and control the camera via the frame
grabber-specific configuration file downloaded during installation (see reverse). For
command descriptions and syntax, see your camera’s Technical Reference manual.
Point Grey does not provide camera control software. Refer to the interface
tool provided with your Camera Link frame grabber.
Camera Link Connectors
The camera is equipped with two (2) 26-pin female 0.05 inch SDR connectors
for video data and camera control and configuration. Pin assignments conform to
the Camera Link specification. For more information, see your camera’s Technical
Reference Manual.
CAMERA INTERFACE
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
General Purpose I/O Connector
The Gazelle has a Hirose HR25 8-pin general purpose input/output (GPIO)
female connector on the back of the case (P/N: HR25-7TR-8SA).
STATUS LED
The camera is equipped with a bi-color red/green LED.When no power is present, the LED is off.
When the camera is first connected to power, the LED first turns solid orange (red and green on
simultaneously) until the camera is initialized. Once the camera is fully initialized, the LED turns
solid green.
LED Behaviour Description
Off Not receiving power
Green ashing slowly, low intensity Camera is receiving power, no IP connection is established or
establishing connection with camera control software
Green ashing quickly, low intensity Establishing IP connection
Steady green, high intensity Streaming images
Red ashing quickly Firmware update in progress
Red ashing slowly General error - contact technical support
Diagram Pin Function Description
1 IO0
Opto-isolated input (+3.3 V to +30 V)
Input delay time: 4 μs
Default behavior:Trigger in, active high
2 IO1
Opto-isolated open collector output (+3.3 V to +30V)
Drive strength: 25 mA at 30 V
Default behavior: Strobe out for duration ofexposure
3 Reserved
4 Reserved
5 GND Ground for VEXT, +3.3 V pins
6 GND_OPTO Ground for opto-isolated IO pins
7V
EXT External power input, 12 V +/- 10%
8 +3.3V Power external circuitry
To congure the GPIO pins, consult section 3.4 “General Purpose Input / Output” of the
Gazelle Technical Reference Manual
For more information about supported frame grabber and cable
combinations, see http://www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/index.asp?a=4&q=359.
Supported Frame Grabbers
Point Grey provides camera configuration files (CCFs) for using the camera with
compatible frame grabbers. For more information see http://www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/
index.asp?a=4&q=359
To download CCFs, go to http://www.ptgrey.com/support/downloads/index.asp
Cables
85 MHz-certified cables are required for the Camera Link connection between the
camera and the host system.The maximum supported cable length is 5 meters.
To purchase a 3-meter HDR-SDR mini compatible cable from Point Grey,
go to http://www.ptgrey.com/products/accessories/index.asp?type=cables
(Part No. ACC-01-2200)
Power Supply
Power must be provided through the GPIO interface.The required input voltage is
12 V +/- 10% DC. Point Grey sells a 12V wall-mount power supply equipped with a
HR25 8-pin GPIO wiring harness for connecting to the camera (Part No. ACC-01-
9006).To purchase, visit http://www.ptgrey.com/products/accessories/index.asp
Lens
The camera lens mount is compatible with C-mount lenses. To purchase a 25mm
lens, compatible with Gazelle model sensors, go to http://www.ptgrey.com/products/
accessories/index.asp?type=optics (Part No. LENS-30S6-250C)
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
8.4 59.5
44.0
29.0
26.0
2x MINI CAMERA
LINK CONNECTOR
8 PIN GPIO
STATUS LED
26.0
12.0
50.0 5.0
C
L
4x M3 HOLES
50.0 5.0
12.0 26.0
C
L
4x M3 HOLES
CONTROLLING THE CAMERA
VIDEO DATA OUTPUT
# Taps Bit
Depth
Max Size
(HxV)
MAX FRAME RATE
max res 1280x960 640x480 320x240 160x120
8 8 2048x1088 281 319 630 1231 2347
2 10 2048x1088 71 80 160 319 630
# Taps Bit
Depth
Max Size
(HxV)
MAX FRAME RATE
max res 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480 320x240 160x120
8 8 2048x2048 149 253 315 618 1183 2183
2 10 2048x2048 37 64 80 160 318 630
Video Data Output GZL-CL-22C5
Video Data Output GZL-CL-41C6