Will your system support the
camera?
Do you have a downloads account?
Do you have all the parts you need?
Recommended System Configuration:
n
OS
—Windows, Linux (32- and 64-bit)
n
CPU
—Intel Core 2 Duo, or equivalent
n
RAM
—2 GB RAM
n
Video
—128 MB
n
Ports
—PCIe 2.0 compatible host controller with
USB 3.0 connector
n
Software
—Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (to
compile and run example code)
See
Technical Application Note 10359
for information
on recommended system components for USB 3.0.
The
Point Grey downloads
page has many resources to help
you operate your camera effectively, including:
n
Software, including Drivers (required for installation)
n
Firmware updates and release notes
n
Dimensional drawings and CAD models
n
Documentation
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:
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USB 3.0 cable
n
6-pin GPIO cable
n
Lens
n
Tripod adapter (optional)
n
Interface 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
Blackfly USB 3.0 Digital Camera
For More Information
For more information about...
See...
Your camera's settings and capabilities
Technical Reference Manual
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
Recommended and unsupported system components for USB 3.0
Technical Application Note 10359
Using USB 3.0 and Linux
Technical Application Note 10685
Setting up multiple USB 3.0 cameras
Technical Application Note 10350
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
USB 3.0 Connector
The camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 Micro-B connector that is used for power,
data transmission, and camera control. For more detailed information, consult the
USB 3.0 specification available from
http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/
.
General Purpose I/O Connector
The camera is equipped with a 6-pin GPIO connector on the back of the case; refer
to the diagram for wire color-coding.
Diagram
Color
Pin
Function
Description
Green
1
Power
+12 V DC Camera Power
Black
2
Opto Input 1
Opto-isolated input
Red
3
NC / +3.3 V
+3.3 V output. Current 120 mA
(nominal).
Firmware enabled
White
4
Opto Output
1
Opto-isolated output
Blue
5
Opto GND
Ground for opto-isolated I/O,
not connected to camera
ground
Brown
6
GND
DC camera power ground
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
Receiving power
Flashing yellow/Steady yellow
Initializing FPGA
Steady yellow-green
Sensor powered down
Steady bright green
Acquiring and transmitting images
Flashing bright, then brighter green
Accessing camera registers (no image acquisition)
Flashing green and red
Updating firmware
Flashing red
Temporary problem
Steady red
Serious problem
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
.
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:
+1 (604) 242-9937
Toll Free
+1 (866) 765-0827
(North America only)
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