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Document history and conventions

Alvium CSI-2 Cameras User Guide V1.1.0

Product naming

Camera model naming

Alvium cameras are named to identify model properties.
For example,

Alvium 1500 C-500c

is composed of:

Third-party product naming

Practical Tip

Additional information helps to understand or ease handling the camera.

Avoiding malfunctions

Precautions are described.

Additional information

Web link or reference to an external source with more information is shown.

Alvium

1500

500

Content
element

Camera
series

Camera series

Interface

Resolution

Color/
monochrome

Examples

Alvium

1500: Video4Linux Access
(CSI-2 cameras only)
1800: Vimba Access

C: MIPI CSI-2

U: USB

500: 5.0 MP

050: 0.5 MP

c: color

m: monochrome

MP: Megapixel

Table 3: Camera model naming

Hardware options

Alvium CSI-2 cameras are available as bare board or open housing models with
different lens mounts. For ordering, see hardware options and product codes in the

Alvium Cameras Hardware Options

document at

https://www.alliedvision.com/

en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-documentation.html

Summary of Contents for Alvium 1500 C-050

Page 1: ...V1 1 0 Allied Vision Technologies GmbH Taschenweg 2a 07646 Stadtroda Germany 2019 Jul 01 MIPI CSI 2 CAMERAS Alvium CSI 2 Cameras User Guide ...

Page 2: ...nfamiliar with embedded systems be extremely careful Follow the safety notes Follow the instructions in Installing the hardware on page 62 Document Link Alvium CSI 2 Cameras Safety and User Instructions multilingual https www alliedvision com en support technical documentation alvium documentation html Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide Alvium Cameras Features Reference Optimum Heat Dissipation for Ho...

Page 3: ... where we are Email info alliedvision com support alliedvision com Sales offices Europe Middle East and Africa 49 36428 677 230 North Central and South America 1 877 USA 1394 Asia Pacific 65 6634 9027 China 86 21 64861133 Headquarters Allied Vision Technologies GmbH Taschenweg 2a 07646 Stadtroda Germany Tel 49 36428 677 0 Fax 49 36428 677 28 CEO Geschäftsführer Andreas Gerk Registration Office AG ...

Page 4: ... Compliance notifications 14 For customers in Europe 14 Bare board and open housing cameras 14 Avoid electromagnetic interferences 14 Camera applications and intended use 15 General use 15 Use in medical devices 15 Copyright and trademarks 15 Your safety 16 Handling lens mounts 16 Housed cameras handling hot cameras 16 Providing optimum heat dissipation 16 Product safety 17 Embedded systems 17 Ele...

Page 5: ...er 37 Quantum efficiency QE 37 Frame rates vs Cropping ROI 38 Camera dimensions 40 CSI 2 bare board 41 CSI 2 open housing S Mount 42 CSI 2 open housing CS Mount 43 CSI 2 open housing C Mount 44 Lens mounts filters and maximum protrusion 45 IR cut filter 46 Compensation for the rolling shutter effect 47 Lenses Focal length vs field of view 48 About this chapter 49 Parameters in tables 49 Optical vi...

Page 6: ...tion 63 Hardware installation 63 Connecting FPC cable and FPC connectors 64 Mounting the heat sink 66 Mounting the camera 68 Mounting bare board cameras 68 Mounting open housing cameras 69 Mounting the lens 70 Mounting and focusing S Mount lenses 70 Camera interfaces 73 Recommended accessories 74 Back panel 74 FPC connector pin assignment 75 Status LED 77 LED codes 77 Error conditions 77 Image dat...

Page 7: ...Alvium CSI 2 Cameras User Guide V1 1 0 7 Document history and conventions This chapter includes Document history 8 Conventions used in this manual 8 Product naming 9 Terms and abbreviations 11 ...

Page 8: ...ion V1 1 0 2019 Jul 01 Removed separate bit depth for maximum frame rates in Specifications on page 24 Corrected ADC bit depth for Alvium 1500 C 500 in Specifications on page 24 and for all models in Image data flow on page 78 Table 1 Document history Style Function Emphasis Programs or highlighting important things Publication titles Publication titles Web links and references Links to webpages a...

Page 9: ...source with more information is shown Alvium 1500 C 500 c Content element Camera series Camera series Interface Resolution Color monochrome Examples Alvium 1500 Video4Linux Access CSI 2 cameras only 1800 Vimba Access C MIPI CSI 2 U USB 500 5 0 MP 050 0 5 MP c color m monochrome MP Megapixel Table 3 Camera model naming Hardware options Alvium CSI 2 cameras are available as bare board or open housin...

Page 10: ...d to ease reading Nevertheless we respect all manufacturer rights and trademarks Naming in this document Official naming or description Reference Nitrogen6_MAX Boundary Devices Nitrogen6_MAX embedded board https boundarydevices com Wandboard i MX6 Wandboard i MX6 embedded board https www wandboard org Table 4 Naming for third party products ...

Page 11: ...at https www alliedvision com en support technical documentation alvium documentation html FPC connector Hirose FH55 22S 0 5SH connector https www hirose com fps Frames per second Specifications for 1500 C 050m c on page 30 FOV Field of view Lenses Focal length vs field of view on page 48 GenICam Generic Interface for Cameras EMVA https www emva org GND Ground power FPC connector pin assignment on...

Page 12: ...ium CSI 2 Cameras User Guide V1 1 0 SFNC Standard Feature Naming Convention GenICam https www emva org S Mount M12 Mount Mounting and focusing S Mount lenses on page 70 Term Description Reference Table 5 Terms and abbreviations Sheet 2 of 2 ...

Page 13: ...Alvium CSI 2 Cameras User Guide V1 1 0 13 Compliance safety and intended use This chapter includes Compliance notifications 14 Camera applications and intended use 15 Your safety 16 Product safety 17 ...

Page 14: ...se shielded cables only We recommend using cables offered by Allied Vision Avoid coiling We recommend using GPIOs only in environments with low electromagnetic interference Moreover avoid unnecessary bending to prevent damaging the cables Allied Vision has demonstrated the fulfillment of the requirements relating to the Alvium CSI 2 camera family Directive 2011 65 EU including amendment 2015 863 E...

Page 15: ...nt it is neither a finished product nor is it a ready made technical solution The camera supporting software can be obtained and installed separately from the camera Usage of the software is solely the responsibility of the user The camera must not be disassembled For all repair tasks contact Allied Vision or one of Allied Vision s authorized representatives Observe the intended use The camera mus...

Page 16: ...gloves Providing optimum heat dissipation Design bare board and open housing cameras into a heat dissipative housing with a high thermal conductivity For more information see Mounting bare board cameras on page 68 Keep the housing temperature of open housing cameras between 5 C and 65 C for operation This way you enable best performance and protect the camera from damage For your safety and to imp...

Page 17: ...th the referenced embedded boards For information on using these components safely please see the documentation provided by the manufacturers of the embedded boards Electrical connections The MIPI CSI 2 standard does not specify electrical connections as extensively as USB or GigE standard Read specifications carefully Allied Vision accessories help to avoid damage to the camera and connected comp...

Page 18: ...sing Cable connections Provide sufficient strain relief for all cable connections to avoid short circuits and malfunctions PCBAs Alvium CSI 2 cameras enable access to PCBAs printed circuit board assemblies Keep away from camera electronics to avoid damage Camera power Operating the camera beyond the specified range damages the camera Cameras are powered using the FPC connector at a maximum input o...

Page 19: ...y if you are inexperienced with this connector be very cautious If the FPC connector is broken the camera must be replaced To install and operate cameras safely read this section carefully Instructions in Installing the hardware on page 62 include helpful information to enable proper installation Avoid stress to FPC connectors Allow only the FPC cable to touch conductors Handling the actuator Move...

Page 20: ... FPC connectors are worn out causing short circuits and unreliable electrical connections Insert the FPC cable into the FPC connector at 12 to the PCB board surface See Connecting FPC cable and FPC connectors on page 64 Allow only slight bending of the FPC cable minimum bending radius 10 mm For strain relief fasten the FPC cable by a cable tie on both cable ends if possible No hot plugging for MIP...

Page 21: ...at the mounting area This does not apply to the cooling area Enable proper cooling at the cooling area see Mounting bare board cameras on page 68 Give 2 mm minimum clearance above board components Tighten screws at 0 1 Nm maximum torque Follow the instructions in Mounting bare board cameras on page 68 Optical components Provide the following conditions to keep dirt and droplets out of the optical ...

Page 22: ...he lens mount facing the ground to keep dirt out of the lens mount Lenses Maximum protrusion Sensor filter or lens can be damaged if a lens exceeding maximum protrusion is mounted to the camera Use lenses with a maximum protrusion within camera specifications Figure 3 shows maximum protrusion For details see Lens mounts filters and maximum protrusion on page 45 For S Mount lenses read Mounting and...

Page 23: ...e to the instructions and safety notes provided by the manufacturer of the heat sink Conductive media for heat sinks Some conductive media for heat sinks contain corrosive substances that can damage optical surfaces of the sensor filter and lenses Cover the optical path of the camera when you apply heat sink compound or adhesive to prevent substances and fumes from damaging optical surfaces Adhere...

Page 24: ...ludes Applied standards 25 Notes on specifications 26 Specifications for 1500 C 050m c 30 Specifications for 1500 C 120m c 33 Specifications for 1500 C 500m c 36 Camera dimensions 40 Lens mounts filters and maximum protrusion 45 Compensation for the rolling shutter effect 47 ...

Page 25: ...SI 2 The MIPI Mobile Industry Processor Interface CSI Camera Serial Interface 2 standard describes a class of MIPI CSI 2 cameras for still image photography and video streaming Generically MIPI CSI 2 cameras are operated by Direct Register Access Alvium CSI 2 cameras have a MIPI CSI 2 interface They comply with MIPI CSI 2 V1 1 D PHY V1 1 V4L2 The current V4L2 framework is described at https linuxt...

Page 26: ...ty ON Semiconductor sensors The curve in the absolute QE plots shown in this chapter is from the sensor manufacturer data sheet The information was correct at the time of publishing Wavelength The wavelength range in the absolute QE plots reflects the information available in the sensor manufacturer data sheet at the time of publishing For additional wavelength information contact the sensor manuf...

Page 27: ...xposure mode the actual frame rate is less than the calculated value for the corresponding exposure time Please consider frame rate jitter for your application Dropped frames or a viewer issue Alvium CSI 2 cameras are designed for a maximum bandwidth that does not exceed board abilities If your setup does not provide sufficient bandwidth frames will be dropped Even if bandwidth is sufficient embed...

Page 28: ...um CSI 2 cameras does not allow to give a formula Data was generated at minimum exposure time and full resolution using RAW8 pixel format The bandwidth of your system can limit the available maximum frame rate Sensor shutter types Some Alvium camera models have global shutter GS some have electronic rolling shutter ERS See Compensation for the rolling shutter effect on page 47 for details Availabl...

Page 29: ... be needed we recommend to cool the camera Power consumption Values are given for maximum performance of the camera To reduce the power consumption reduce the frame rate or activated controls or features Dimensions In manufacturing camera board and sensor are moved against each other to adjust flange focal distance The value range for camera length with open housing cameras reflects in the technic...

Page 30: ...me rate 116 fps using 1 to 4 lanes RAW8 full resolution Exposure time 63 µs to 63 2 s Image buffer RAM 256 KB Non volatile memory Flash 1024 KB Gain 0 dB to 11 dB 0 1 dB increments Power requirements Power over MIPI CSI 2 Power consumption Typical 1 3 W Max 1 4 W at 5 VDC 20 C Storage temperature 10 C to 70 C ambient temperature Operating temperature Housing 5 C to 65 C with heat sink Protect the ...

Page 31: ... 21 29 29 26 29 29 Mass g 40 35 40 Optical filter No filter Color sensor IR cut filter Monochrome sensor no filter Color sensor IR cut filter Monochrome sensor no filter 1For details see Lens mounts filters and maximum protrusion Table 9 Housing dimensions and mass for 1500 C 050m c Figure 5 Absolute QE for 1500 C 050m c ON Semiconductor PYTHON480 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 300 350 400 4...

Page 32: ...b s Maximum maximum 808 608 491 264 116 116 116 Maximum minimum 808 2 1 616 1547 1547 1547 Minimum maximum 808 608 491 264 116 116 116 Minimum minimum 808 2 1 616 1547 1547 1547 Full resolution 808 608 491 264 116 116 116 1 2 resolution 808 304 245 632 217 217 217 1 4 resolution 808 152 122 816 382 382 382 1 8 resolution 808 76 61 408 618 618 618 Individual 808 120 96 960 456 456 456 Individual 80...

Page 33: ...te 50 fps using 1 to 4 lanes RAW8 full resolution Exposure time 56 µs to 1 2 s Image buffer RAM 256 KB Non volatile memory Flash 1024 KB Gain 0 dB to 18 dB 0 1 dB increments Power requirements Power over MIPI CSI 2 Power consumption Typical 1 1 W Max 1 2 W at 5 VDC 20 C Storage temperature 10 C to 70 C ambient temperature Operating temperature Housing 5 C to 65 C with heat sink Protect the camera ...

Page 34: ...9 21 29 29 26 29 29 Mass g 40 35 40 Optical filter No filter Color sensor IR cut filter Monochrome sensor no filter Color sensor IR cut filter Monochrome sensor no filter 1For details see Lens mounts filters and maximum protrusion Table 13 Housing dimensions and mass for 1500 C 120m c Figure 6 Absolute QE for 1500 C 120m c ON Semiconductor AR0135CS 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 350 40...

Page 35: ...039 1039 1039 Minimum maximum 1280 960 1 228 800 53 53 53 Minimum minimum 1280 8 10 240 1039 1039 1039 Full resolution 1280 960 1 228 800 53 53 53 1 2 resolution 1280 480 614 400 102 102 102 1 4 resolution 1280 240 307 200 188 188 188 1 8 resolution 1280 120 153 600 326 326 326 Individual 1280 160 204 800 262 262 262 Individual 1280 320 409 600 147 147 147 Individual 1280 576 737 280 86 86 86 Indi...

Page 36: ...te 67 fps using 1 to 4 lanes RAW8 full resolution Exposure time 7 µs to 0 5 s Image buffer RAM 256 KB Non volatile memory Flash 1024 KB Gain 0 dB to 24 dB 0 1 dB increments Power requirements Power over MIPI CSI 2 Power consumption Typical 1 7 W Max 1 8 W at 5 VDC 20 C Storage temperature 10 C to 70 C ambient temperature Operating temperature Housing 5 C to 65 C with heat sink Protect the camera f...

Page 37: ...20 29 29 21 29 29 26 29 29 Mass g 40 35 40 Optical filter No filter Color sensor IR cut filter Monochrome sensor no filter Color sensor IR cut filter Monochrome sensor no filter 1For details see Lens mounts filters and maximum protrusion Table 17 Housing dimensions and mass for 1500 C 500m c Figure 7 Absolute QE for 1500 C 500m c ON Semiconductor AR0521 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 350 400 450...

Page 38: ... 1944 5 038 848 27 53 67 1 2 resolution 2592 972 2 519 424 52 104 130 1 4 resolution 2592 484 1 254 528 101 197 244 1 8 resolution 2592 240 622 080 185 354 436 Individual 2592 120 311 040 313 583 709 Individual 2592 160 414 720 254 479 586 Individual 2592 320 829 440 145 281 347 Individual 2592 480 1 244 160 101 198 246 Individual 2592 576 1 492 992 86 168 210 Individual 2592 600 1 555 200 83 162 ...

Page 39: ...400 43 85 107 Individual 2592 1440 3 732 480 36 72 90 Individual 2592 1536 3 981 312 34 67 84 Individual 2592 1600 4 147 200 32 65 81 Image format Width pixel Height pixel ROI area pixel Frame rate fps 1 lane 2 lane 4 lane 1 125 Gb s 2 25 Gb s 4 5 Gb s Table 18 ROI frame rates for 1500 C 500m c for max bandwidth Sheet 2 of 2 ...

Page 40: ...ion Bare board Open housing S Mount Open housing CS Mount Open housing C Mount Page 41 42 43 44 Mounting the camera To mount the camera properly see Mounting the camera on page 68 Tripod adapter For more information see the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at https www alliedvision com en support technical documentation alvium documentation html i ...

Page 41: ...ickness Figure 8 Dimensions for CSI 2 bare board Camera model ML Mechanical length for C Mount BT Board thickness ET Electronics thickness Alvium 1500 C 050 19 7 mm 4 55 mm 0 5 mm 1 4 mm Alvium 1500 C 120 19 6 mm 3 85 mm 0 5 mm 1 3 mm Alvium 1500 C 500 19 6 mm 3 95 mm 0 505 mm 1 6 mm Table 19 CSI 2 bare board dimension details by camera model Mechanical length for S Mount and CS Mount Mechanical l...

Page 42: ...ions 42 Alvium CSI 2 Cameras User Guide V1 1 0 CSI 2 open housing S Mount Figure 9 Dimensions for CSI 2 open housing S Mount 24 29 4 24 29 4 M12x0 5 12 M2 2 4x 19 2 21 2 9 11 3 12 8 20 8 M3 2 5 2x 8 20 M3 2 5 2x ...

Page 43: ...Specifications 43 Alvium CSI 2 Cameras User Guide V1 1 0 CSI 2 open housing CS Mount Figure 10 Dimensions for CSI 2 open housing CS Mount 19 4 MIN 21 4 MAX 24 M2 2 0 CS Mount 12 8 8 20 20 8 ...

Page 44: ...ications 44 Alvium CSI 2 Cameras User Guide V1 1 0 CSI 2 open housing C Mount Figure 11 Dimensions for CSI 2 open housing C Mount M2 2 24 29 4 23 5 MIN 25 5 MAX 29 4 24 C Mount 7 9 12 8 12 9 27 8 20 13 20 13 ...

Page 45: ...lter is permanently installed and cannot be removed Monochrome and S Mount models are delivered without filter This extends the sensitivity for low light imaging Moreover spectral sensitivity is increased As a side effect color contrast and sharpness can be affected by near IR wavelengths NOTICE Damage to sensor or optics by unsuitable lenses Sensor filter or lens can be damaged if a lens exceedin...

Page 46: ...lumination See Figure 13 for the filter transmission response Monochrome and S Mount camera models are delivered without filter Spectral transmission values Values may vary slightly by filter lot Figure 13 Spectral transmission for IR cut filter S Mount lenses with IR cut design For improved image quality we recommend using S Mount lenses that are IR optimized or that have IR cut coating See the S...

Page 47: ...g shutter effect Sensor lines left are integrated sequentially the image right of a rotating fan appears distorted Avoiding the rolling shutter effect with the 1500 C 500 cameras Figure 16 shows how the rolling shutter effect can be avoided With a strobe light fired while all sensor lines left are integrating the image right of a rotating fan appears natural Figure 14 Global shutter with 1500 C 05...

Page 48: ...Cameras User Guide V1 1 0 48 Lenses Focal length vs field of view This chapter includes About this chapter 49 Optical vignetting with certain lenses 49 About S Mount lenses 50 Focal length vs field of view tables 50 ...

Page 49: ...on Please ask your Allied Vision Sales representative in case you need more information Optical vignetting with certain lenses Lenses with short focal lengths may show optical vignetting at the edges of the image Microlenses on the sensor pixels can increase the effect For demanding applications we suggest testing camera and lens to find a suitable setup If you have questions please contact your A...

Page 50: ... 120 type 1 3 Focal length mm Field of view H V mm Object distance 500 mm Object distance 1000 mm 2 8 689 517 1381 1036 3 6 535 401 1073 805 4 8 400 300 804 603 6 319 239 643 482 8 239 179 481 361 12 158 118 319 239 16 117 88 239 179 25 74 55 151 113 Table 21 Focal length vs field of view 1500 C 050 cameras Focal length mm Field of view H V mm Object distance 500 mm Object distance 1000 mm 2 8 852...

Page 51: ...5 Focal length mm Field of view H V mm Object distance 500 mm Object distance 1000 mm 2 8 1013 759 2031 1523 3 6 786 590 1578 1184 4 8 588 441 1182 887 6 469 352 945 709 8 351 263 707 530 12 232 174 469 352 16 172 129 351 263 25 108 81 222 167 Table 23 Focal length vs field of view 1500 C 500 cameras ...

Page 52: ...eras User Guide V1 1 0 52 V4L2 controls vs GeniCam features This chapter includes Access modes 53 V4L2 controls vs GenICam SFNC features 55 Using controls and features 58 Value changes by controls interdependencies 61 ...

Page 53: ... Access Controls the camera by reading from and writing to registers using an embedded board or an FPGA See the Direct Register Access Controls Reference document at https www alliedvision com en support technical documentation alvium documentation html Video4Linux Access Controls the camera by V4L2 controls using the Allied Vision driver for CSI 2 cameras directly Existing PC based machine vision...

Page 54: ...era control using the different access modes Imaging applicaƟons V4L2 Other V4L2 driver User space SoŌ ware Hard ware Kernel space Embedded hardware Camera Other applicaƟon Driver for Alvium CSI 2 cameras V4L2 ioctls GStreamer Direct Register Access V4L2 framework OpenCV MIPI CSI 2 PHY I2C PHY MIPI CSI 2 driver Image data I2C driver Control data ioctls ioctl funcƟon Legend Video4Linux Access Regis...

Page 55: ...functionalities provided by V4L2 controls and SFNC features Using controls and features on page 58 explains different handling of functionalities for both sides V4L2 controls Consider that V4L2 controls change through the Linux kernel development The driver for Alvium CSI 2 cameras currently supports kernel 4 1 15 Wandboard and Nitrogen6_MAX For a description of V4L2 controls related to the curren...

Page 56: ...nality V4L2 controls Control IDs Data type Options Unit Control type SFNC features non SFNC Selector Feature Feature Data type Options Unit Remarks Auto exposure V4L2_CID_EXPOSURE_AUTO Enumeration V4L2_EXPOSURE_AUTO V4L2_EXPOSURE_MANUAL Extended control ExposureAuto Enumeration Continuous Off Disables V4L2_CID_EXPOSURE and V4L2_CID_EXPOSURE _ABSOLUTE Auto gain V4L2_CID_AUTOGAIN Boolean Off On User...

Page 57: ..._EXPOSURE_AUTO and V4L2_CID_EXPOSURE Gain V4L2_CID_GAIN Integer User control Gain Float n a Gamma V4L2_CID_GAMMA Integer User control Gamma Float n a White balance V4L2_CID_DO_WHITE_BALANCE Button Command User control BalanceWhiteAuto Enumeration Once n a Balance ratio blue V4L2_CID_BLUE_BALANCE Integer User control BalanceRatioSelector Enumeration Blue BalanceRatio Float Alternative to White bala...

Page 58: ...NC Feature Data type Options Exposure is set manually V4L2_CID_EXPOSURE ExposureAuto Enumeration Off ExposureMode Enumeration Timed ExposureTime Float µs Exposure is set manually V4L2_CID_EXPOSURE_ABSOLUTE Derived from Universal Video Class UVC Exposure Time Absolute Control Integer Auto exposure is disabled V4L2_EXPOSURE_MANUAL ExposureAuto Enumeration Off ExposureMode Enumeration Timed ExposureT...

Page 59: ... continuously GainAuto Enumeration Once Continuous Off Table 29 Using Gain Description V4L2 controls Control IDs SFNC features non SFNC Feature Data type Options White balance is set once automatically Afterwards settings are maintained V4L2_CID_DO_WHITE_BALANCE Action control BalanceWhiteAuto Enumeration Once White balance is adjusted continuously V4L2_CID_AUTO_WHITE_BALANCE BalanceWhiteAuto Enum...

Page 60: ...width For first series cameras width cannot be reduced VIDIO_G_FMT struct v4l2_format v4l2_pix_format width Integer Pixel I O control WidthMax Integer Pixel Reading available height VIDIO_G_FMT struct v4l2_format v4l2_pix_format height Integer Pixel I O control HeightMax Integer Pixel Setting height Setting values requires the VIDIOC_S_CROP I O control VIDIOC_S_CROP struct v4l2_crop v4l2_rect heig...

Page 61: ...ies Effects for the related controls Changing one control s value affects other control s values such as Hight value is changed A changed Height value may affect other values such as for Frame Rate and Exposure Time We recommend you to consider The more controls you adjust the more current values deviate from previously set values The same effects that apply to exposure time apply to auto exposure...

Page 62: ...ameras User Guide V1 1 0 62 Installing the hardware This chapter includes Scope of the instructions 63 Connecting FPC cable and FPC connectors 64 Mounting the heat sink 66 Mounting the camera 68 Mounting the lens 70 ...

Page 63: ...2 embedded vision system Software downloads and documentation This chapter describes hardware installation only For information on supported Linux distributions and embedded boards drivers libraries and programming examples see https www alliedvision com en products software embedded software and drivers html Document Link Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide https www alliedvision com en support techni...

Page 64: ...ation html For your individual application the FPC Cables and Embedded Boards for Alvium CSI 2 Cameras requirement specification provides data to manufacture FPC cables and embedded boards to be used with Alvium CSI 2 cameras See https www alliedvision com en support technical documentation alvium documentation html Figure 20 shows how the FPC cable connects to the FPC connector Follow the instruc...

Page 65: ...l angle of 90 to the connector s rear see Figure 22 and at a vertical angle of 12 to the PCB see Figure 23 slowly insert the FPC cable into the actuator Figure 22 FPC cable and FPC connector 4 until cable guiding tabs are caught between connector rear and side guides see Figure 22 Pull the cable slightly to ensure guiding tabs are properly engaged 5 Holding the FPC cable in position flap down the ...

Page 66: ...low mechanical contact only at the cooling areas Avoid any mechanical stress to the sensor and electronics area Avoid short circuits of the electronics components NOTICE Damage to the sensor filter and lens by corrosive substances Some conductive media for heat sinks contain corrosive substances that can damage optical surfaces of the sensor filter and lenses Cover the optical path of the camera w...

Page 67: ...as User Guide V1 1 0 1 Connect components blue areas in Figure 24 to a heat sink following the instructions of the manufacturer of the heat sink and the thermal conductive media Figure 24 Components to be cooled for Alvium CSI 2 bare board cameras ...

Page 68: ...esigning suitable camera housings see the FPC Cables and Embedded Boards for Alvium CSI 2 Cameras requirement specification For electromagnetic compatibility see the Electromagnetic Compatibility for Open Housing Alvium Cameras application note You can find all documents at https www alliedvision com en support technical documentation alvium documentation html NOTICE Damage to the camera by improp...

Page 69: ...itable M2 screws at 0 18 Nm maximum torque for a thread engagement of 2 mm between screws and mounting threads see Figure 27 For technical drawings see Camera dimensions on page 40 We recommend to additionally use bottom and top mounting threads for a more solid connection 2 Continue with Mounting the lens on page 70 Tripod adapter For more information see the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at htt...

Page 70: ...er or lens can be damaged if a lens exceeding maximum protrusion is mounted to the camera Use lenses only up to the specified the maximum protrusion see Lens mounts filters and maximum protrusion on page 45 S Mount lenses must be screwed into the camera less than maximum protrusion 11 0 mm see Mounting and focusing S Mount lenses on page 70 Avoid short S Mount lenses falling into the camera Allied...

Page 71: ...lens mount front flange b maximum protrusion 11 0mm c length of the lens See Lens mounts filters and maximum protrusion on page 45 3 Set a gauge to the length of a Figure 29 S Mount lens and max protrusion Mounting the fixing nut to the lens 4 Screw the fixing nut clockwise onto the lens until you can hold the front part d of the lens with your finger tips Focusing the lens 5 Checking a with a gau...

Page 72: ...inst the lens mount until you feel the lens is locked Figure 32 Tightening the fixing nut Checking focus is set and locked properly 8 Check No 1 Try to rotate the lens with little strength in both directions to ensure the lens is safely locked in position Figure 33 Checking lens is safely locked 9 Check No 2 S Mount thread allows a slightly tilted lens position In this case focus for a common obje...

Page 73: ...Alvium CSI 2 Cameras User Guide V1 1 0 73 Camera interfaces This chapter includes Recommended accessories 74 Back panel 74 FPC connector pin assignment 75 Status LED 77 ...

Page 74: ...cessories For more information see the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at https www alliedvision com en support technical documentation alvium documentation html Figure 34 Alvium CSI 2 camera back panel FPC connector technical data For technical data and more instructions on the Hirose FH55 22S 0 5SH connector see the manufacturer data sheet at https www hirose com i Pin 1 LED FPC connector i ...

Page 75: ...r technical data and more instructions on the Hirose FH55 22S 0 5SH connector see the manufacturer data sheet at https www hirose com Figure 35 Camera Hirose FH55 22S 0 5SH connector pin assignment i GND GND GND GND GND B7 CSI2 TXC_N B7 CSI2 TXC_P B7 CSI2 TXD0_N B7 CSI2 TXD0_P B7 CSI2 TXD1_N B7 CSI2 TXD1_P B7 CSI2 TXD2_N B7 CSI2 TXD2_P B7 CSI2 TXD3_N B7 CSI2 TXD3_P EXT GPIO0 I2C SCL I2C control Us...

Page 76: ...UT According to MIPI CSI 2 D PHY V1 1 CSI 2 TX data lane 2 negative rail 12 CSI2 TXD2_P OUT According to MIPI CSI 2 D PHY V1 1 CSI 2 TX data lane 2 positive rail 13 GND PWR 0 VDC Power supply ground 14 CSI2 TXC_N OUT According to MIPI CSI 2 D PHY V1 1 CSI 2 TX clock lane negative rail 15 CSI2 TXC_P OUT According to MIPI CSI 2 D PHY V1 1 CSI 2 TX clock lane positive rail 16 GND PWR 0 VDC Power supp...

Page 77: ... indicates errors In this case try the following to get the camera back to normal operation Restart the camera Should this fail recover the firmware See Firmware update on page 79 Should this fail please contact support alliedvision com LED codes Behavior Status Continuously active Power on idle state Irregular flashing Command or image traffic such as for camera startup 4 short flashes Error stat...

Page 78: ...or models only 3For monochrome models Y Figure 36 Image data flow of Alvium CSI 2 cameras CSI 2 Interface CSI 2 Interface Y U V3 R G B3 Sensor Sensor ADC ADC Black level Black level Region of interest ROI Region of interest ROI Region of interest ROI Analog Analog n bit1 Analog Sensor ADC Black level Region of interest ROI Analog Analog n bit1 Analog Color transform2 matrix Color transform2 matrix...

Page 79: ...us features or change camera characteristics Downloads To update the camera firmware you can select between a tool working on the Linux GUI and another tool using the Linux console Firmware updater and firmware files Find tools to update Alvium CSI 2 camera s firmware at https www alliedvision com en products software embedded software and drivers html Find the latest Alvium CSI 2 camera s firmwar...

Page 80: ... image data flow 78 intended use 15 interfaces 73 IR cut filter 46 L lanes 75 LED codes 77 lens mounts 45 lenses 48 maximum protrusion 22 mounting 70 M Mako U 503B exposure delay 27 MIPI CSI 2 25 P pin assignment 75 power consumption 29 protrusion safety 22 Q quantum efficiency 26 R ROI frame rates 28 S safety 16 bare board cameras 21 camera power 18 electrical connections 17 embedded systems 17 F...

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