Point Grey LADYBUG 3 1394b User manual

Getting Started
LADYBUG®3 1394b Spherical Vision System
The following items are included with your Ladybug3
Development Accessory Kit
• FWB-PCIE-01: single bus 1394b PCI Express card
• ACC-01-2017: 10 meter 1394b cable
• FWB-EC-2PORT: 1394b ExpressCard for laptops
• ACC-01-9010: 12V 2.0A (24W) power supply for ExpressCard
• Tripod Adapter
• 4-Legged Desktop mount
• Ladybug3 Getting Started Manual
• Ladybug SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
LADYBUG®3 SpecificAtionS
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SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Image Sensor Model Six (6) Sony ICX274 1/1.8” progressive scan color CCDs (ve in horizontal ring,
one on top)
Maximum Resolution 1600(H) x 1200(V) (each sensor)
Shutter Type Global Shutter
A/D Converter Analog Devices 12-bit ADC
Video Data Output 8-bit raw Bayer (color) digital data
Digital Interface 9-pin 1394b (FireWire) 800Mb/s interface for camera control, power and video
data, locking screws gurantee secure connection
Max Frame Rates 15 FPS JPEG compressed, 6.5 FPS uncompressed, 32 FPS(Mono8, color-separated,
half-height, JPEG compresesed)
Partial Image Modes region of interest modes via Format_7, programmable via software
Optics six (6) high quality 3.3 mm focal length microlenses
GPIO Port 8-pin GPIO connector for external trigger, strobe, serial port or external power
Camera Settings Control shutter, gain, white balance, gamma and JPEG compression, are
programmable via software
Voltage Requirements 8-30 V via the IEEE-1394b interface
Power consumption 7.2 W at 12 V
Case Material Machined aluminum housing, anodized red
Case Type Single unit, water resistant
Dimensions 122 mm x 141 mm
Mass 2416 grams (head unit)
Camera Specication IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specication v1.31
Emissions Compliance complies with CE rules and Part 15 Class A of FCC rules
The Ladybug3 captures images in Format_7 custom image mode by default.The table
below outlines the Format_7 modes that are supported. The implementation of these
modes and the frame rates that are possible are not specied by the IIDC, and are
subject to change across rmware versions.
MODE PIXEL FORMAT MAX FPS
0 Raw8 6.5
2 Raw8, Half-height 13
3 Mono8, Color-separated, Half-height, JPEG-compressed 32
7 Mono8, Color-separated, JPEG-compressed 16
Maximum red (Initial connection) Initial startup. On until camera is initialized.
Maximum red (During operation) Condition 1: Bus Rest. On for 0.66s.
Condition 2: Power failure. On until power-up via CAMERA_POWER 0x610.
Dull Red Conguration error.
Dull Green Camera is idle.
Bright Green Firewire activity. On for 0.5s during activity.
Dull Yellow Powered down.
Bright Yellow Powered down + activity. On for 0.5s during activity.
Red/Green ashing Camera rmware is being updated. Flashes at 5Hz.
oUtpUt imAGe formAtS
140.0
1.0
66.0 21.5
STATUS LED
0
NUMBER 0 CAMERA INDICATOR
80.0
5X M4X0.7 - 6H
8.0
MOUNTING HOLES
12.6 13.0
GPIO CONNECTOR
IEEE 1394B
FIREWIRE CONNECTOR
WITH SCREW LOCKS
AS568A-230 O-RING
SHIPPED LOOSE
1/16 NPT HOLE (PLUGGED)
FOR AIR COOLING
BOTTOM VIEW
1.0
110.0
133.6
JCIS#00 CROSS RECESSED
SCREW DRIVER REQUIRED TO
CHANGE WINDOW
TOP VIEW
The case is equipped with the following mounting holes:
• Two (2) M3x0.5mm mounting holes on the top of the case
• Four(4)M3x0.5mmmountingholesonthebottomofthecasethat
can be used to attach the camera directly to a custom mount or to the
Ladybug3 tripod mounting bracket (coming soon)
• TheLadybug3mountingsupportandbasecomeswiththeDevelopment
Accessory Kit, or can be purchased separately by contacting sales@
ptgrey.com
15.9
250.0
4X RECESSED BUMPER FEET
CABLE EXIT THRU SLOT
OR OUT THE BOTTOM
5x M4x0.7 MOUNTING SCREWS
AND HEX KEY INCLUDED
350.0
287.5
287.5
1/4-20
8.0
4 PLACES EQL SPACED
BOTTOM VIEW
tripoD ADApter
38.0
3/8-16 UNC 12.0
EQUALLY SPACED
4 X M4X0.7 - 6H
8.0
45.0
64.0
95.0
BASE
RETAINER
GLAND BUSHING
10.0
100.0

Installation
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3
Installation
Installation
5. Installing the Tripod Adapter (optional)
• ThetripodadapterfortheLadybug3attachestothebottomofthe
camera. Feed and secure the IEEE-1394b cable through the adapter.
Then plug the cable into the camera 1394b connector and screw the
adapter to the bottom of the Ladybug3.
6. Connect the 1394b PCI Card and Cable to the camera
• PlugtheIEEE-1394bcableintothe1394PCIecard(desktop)orExpress
card (laptop).
• IftheMicrosoftWindows“Found New Hardware Wizard”appears,
proceed to Step 7. Otherwise, proceed to Step 8.
7. Congure the Ladybug Driver
• Click“Install from a list or specic 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 Ladybug\driver\signed\<your platform> click “Open”,
then “OK”.
• Selectthecameramodel,thenclick“Next”. See the following Knowledge
base article for further information:
http://www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/index.asp?a=4&q=258
• Youwillbepromptedtocontinueinstallation-clickContinue Anyway
then Finishtocompleteinstallation.ChecktheDeviceManagerto
conrmthatinstallationwassuccessful.
1. Recommended System Conguration
• WindowsXPorVista
• PointGreyFirePROdriver
• IntelCore2DuoorQuadprocessororcompatibleprocessor
• 2GBofRAM
• NVIDIAvideocardwith512MBRAM
• IEEE-1394bPCIExpressinterfacecard
• StripeddiskRAIDarraytostorestreamingdataatmorethan80MB/sec
• MicrosoftVisualStudio2005(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
2Gz
Dual/Quad
Core
Windows XP SP1
or Vista 2GB NVIDIA
512mb
IEEE-1394b
•Eitherhandlebarehandedorusenon-chargeable
gloves, clothes or material.Also use conductive shoes.
•Installaconductivematontheoor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.
FIREWIRE
1394b
3. Install the IEEE-1394b PCIe card (Desktop) or IEEE-1394b
Express Card (Laptop)
• Turncomputerof fandplacetheIEEE-1394bPCIcardinanopenPCIslot(desktop)
or place the IEEE-1394b PCI-Express card in an open PCI-Express slot (laptop).
• Connect the 4-pin connector on the card to the PC power supply
(desktop) or connect the power adapter to the Express Card (laptop).
• TurnthecomputerbackonandlogintoWindows.
• In most cases, the Windows IEEE-1394 drivers will be automatically
installed for the card,with no user input required. However, in some cases
the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. Follow the prompts
given by the Wizard to install the card.
• OpenWindowsDeviceManagerbygoingtothe
Control Panel > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager. Ensure
the PCI card is properly installed as an IEEE 1394 Bus host controller.
4. Install the Ladybug Software and Drivers
• Followtheinstallationinstructionstoinstallthesoftware.
LADYBUG 3
Software and Drivers
• InserttheLadybugsoftwareCD-
ROM. If the Installation Wizard
does not automatically run, browse
toyourCD-ROMdirectoryand
run the setup.exele.
Power
FirePROIEEE-1394bPCIecard(Desktop)
iIMPORTANT NOTE for Windows XP and Vista Users
• Adialog will appear asking ifyouwant to install PointGrey’sFirePROdriver. Ifyou
are running Vista, XP SP2, or XP SP3, users must install and use the FirePRO driver to
achieve S800 speeds. For more details, refer to the following Knowledge Base articles:
http://www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/index.asp?a=4&q=258
http://www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/index.asp?a=4&q=171
IEEE-1394b Express card (Laptop)
Secure the cable
through the adapter.
Plug the cable into the
camera and screw the
adapter on to the camera.
8. Test the Installation using LadybugCapPro
• FromtheStart menu, select All Programs > Point Grey Research > PGR
Ladybug > LadybugCapPro.exe.
• TheWelcome dialog opens, and it will display a choice of starting a camera, or
loadingapreviouslyrecordedstreamle.SelectStart Camera.
• TheSelect Camera dialog opens.This dialog allows you to view a list of all the
currently connected Ladybug cameras across all IEEE-1394 buses, and select
one to control and view images from.
Note: Setting isochronous or asynchronous transfer speeds is recommended
for advanced users only. If in doubt, use the default settings.
• Tobegingrabbingimages,selectacameraandclickOK.
• ThersttimeLadybugCapPro runs, it will warn that a set of alpha masks
must be generated then prompt you for the blending width (overlap in pixels
between cameras). For simplicity, use the default blending width and select OK.
• Afterselectingablendingwidth,theLadybugCapPro Main Window opens in
live image-grabbing mode.
• TheLadybugUserGuide(Programs > Point Grey Research > PGR
Ladybug > Documentation) provides detailed installation information.
Our on-line Knowledge Base (http://www.ptgrey.com/support/kb/) also
addresses the following problems:
 • Article21:Troublesomehardwarecongurations
• Article91:PGRcameranotrecognizedbysystemandnotlistedinDeviceManager
• Article258:WhichPointGreycameradrivershouldIuse?
 • Article171:Performanceof1394devicesmaydecreaseafterinstallingWindowsXPSP2
 • Article188:Imagedataacquiredbymycameraiscorruptanddisplayedimagesarebroken
• The Ladybug User Guide (Programs > Point Grey Research > PGR
Ladybug > Documentation) provides other references.
• LadybugSDKHelp
• Ladybug3TechnicalReference
• KnowledgeBaseArticles:
• Article250:OverviewoftheLadybugimagestitchingprocess
• Article264:OverviewofmultithreadingoptimizationsinLadybuglibrary.
• Article285:WhichversionsofVisualStudiocanbeusedtobuildapplicationsusingthe
FlyCaptureorLadybugSDK?
• Article288:LadybugJPEGimagequalityandbuffersizesettings.
• Article302:UsingtheLadybug3inamobilesetting
• Article337:Workingwithsignedandunsignedcameradrivers
4Troubleshooting
5Other References