Point Grey Grasshopper2 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—Vista SP1, Windows7
nCPU—Intel Core 2 dual
nRAM—2 GB
nVideo—PCI Express 128 MB
nPorts—GigE
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:
nEthernet cable
n8-pin GPIOcable
nC-mount 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.
Getting Started with the
Grasshopper2 GigE Digital Camera
For More Information
For more information about... See...
Your camera's settings and capabilities Technical Reference Manual
Using the GigEConfigurator the Online Help included with the tool
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
Setting Up Multiple GigECameras Technical Application Note 10351
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 addresses many questions.
Camera Interface
Ethernet Connector
The 8-pin RJ-45 Ethernet jack is equipped with two (2) M2 screwholes for secure
connection. Pin assignments conform to the Ethernet standard.
General Purpose I/O Connector
The camera has an 8-pin GPIO connector on the back of the case; refer to the
diagram for wire color-coding.
Diagram Color Pin Function Description
Black 1 I0 Opto-isolated input (default Trigger
in)
White 2 O1 Opto-isolated output
Red 3 IO2 Input/Output/serial transmit (TX)
Green 4 IO3 Input/Output/serial receive (RX)
Brown 5 GND Ground for bi-directional IO, VEXT, +3.3
V pins
Blue 6 OPTO_GND Ground for opto-isolated IO pins
Orange 7 VEXT
Allows the camera to be powered
externally
Yellow 8 +3.3 V Power external circuitry up to 150 mA
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 green, high intensity (~5 seconds) 1. Camera powers up
Green/Red, flashing (~2 seconds) 2. Camera programs the FPGA
Green flashing quickly, low intensity 3. Establishing IP connection. The camera attempts
to establish an IP connection in the following order:
One green blink (~1-2 seconds)
Two green blinks (~1-2 seconds)
Three green blinks (~1-2 seconds)
Three red blinks (~1-2 seconds)
i) A persistent IP address, if enabled and available;
ii) a DHCP address, if enabled and available;
iii) a link-local address (LLA).
iv) Failure to establish connection
Steady green, high intensity 4. Camera is streaming images
Red/Green flashing quickly Firmware update in progress
Red flashing slowly General error - contact technical support
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
Network Adapters. 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 GigE cameras.
This selection ensures the Point Grey Image Filter driver is installed and
enabled. The Image Filter Driver operates as a network service between
GigE Vision cameras and the Microsoft built-in UDP stack to filter out GigE
Vision stream protocol (GVSP) packets. Use of the filter driver is
recommended, as it can reduce CPU load and improve image streaming
performance.
Alternatively, Point Grey GigEVision cameras can communicate directly
with the Microsoft UDP stack.
GigEVision cameras on Linux systems use native Ubuntu drivers.
To uninstall or reconfigure the driver at any time after setup is complete, use the
DriverControlGUI.
4. Configure IPSettings
After installation is complete, the Point Grey GigEConfigurator opens. This tool
allows you to configure the IPsettings of the camera and network card.
If the GigEConfigurator does not open automatically, open the tool from Start
Menu>FlyCapture SDK>Utilities>GigEConfigurator. If prompted to enable
GigEenumeration, select Yes.
a. In the left pane, select the Local Area Connection corresponding to the
network interface card (NIC) to which the camera is connected.
b. In the right pane, review maximum transmission unit (MTU). If not 9000,
enable jumbo frames on the NIC by clicking Open Network Connections.
(While most NICs support 9000-byte jumbo frames, this feature is often
disabled by default.)
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 plastic metal screws.
Cameras with metal cases should use metal screws;
cameras with plastic cases should use plastic screws. Using
improper screws may cause damage to the camera.
2. Attach a Lens
Unscrew the dust cap from the C-mount lens holder to install a lens.
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
The wiring harness must be compatible with a Hirose HR25 8-pin female
GPIOconnector.
5. Configure IPSettings
In the GigEConfigurator:
a. In the left pane, select your GigEVision camera. (Note: there may be a delay
of several seconds before the camera is detected by the GigEConfigurator
on startup.)
nUnder "Current IPConfiguration," review the IP address. By default, a
dynamic IPaddress is assigned to the camera according to the DHCP
protocol. If DHCP addressing fails, a link-local address is assigned. If
necessary, change the IPaddress of the camera to be on the same
subnet as the NIC. If the subnets do not match, the camera is marked
"BAD" on the left pane.
nUnder "Packet Size Discover,"click Discover Maximum Packet Size and
note the value.
b. Close the GigEConfigurator.
6. Confirm Successful Installation and Configure Packet Size
a. Run the FlyCap program: Start-> FlyCapture SDK-> FlyCap
b. In the camera selection dialog, select the GigE camera that was installed and
click Configure Selected.
c. In the Camera Control dialog, click Custom Video Modes. By default, Packet
Size is set to 1400 bytes. We recommend increasing this value to the size
noted in the GigE Configurator, as maximizing packet size reduces processing
overhead.
The FlyCap program can be used to test the camera's image acquisition
capabilities through the Ethernet connection.
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 Grasshopper2 GigE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Point Grey Research, Inc in Canada and other countries.