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 metal screws.
2. Attach a Lens
Unscrew the dust cap from the CS-mount lens holder to install a lens. Note:
the camera can be used with a removable 5 mm C- mount adapter.
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
5. Confirm Successful Installation
Check Device Manager to confirm that installation was successful.
a. Go to the
Start menu
, select
Run
, and enter
devmgmt.msc
.
Verify the camera is listed under "
Point Grey Research Devices
."
b. Run the FlyCap program:
All Programs->Point Grey FlyCapture2
SDK-> FlyCap
The FlyCap program can be used to test the camera's image acquisition
capabilities.
Changes to your camera's installation configuration can be made using
utilities available in the FlyCapture SDK.
Camera Interface
USB
3.1 Connector
The camera is equipped with a USB 3.1 Micro-B connector that is used for
power, data transmission, and camera control. For more detailed
information,
consult
the
USB 3.1
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
V
EXT
+12 V DC Camera Power
Black
2
I0
Opto-isolated input (GPIO 0)
Red
3
NC / +3.3
V
+3.3 V output. Current 120 mA
(nominal).
Firmware enabled
White
4
O1
Opto-isolated output (GPIO 1)
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 Insufficient power
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
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
Selecting a lens
Recommended and unsupported system components for
USB 3.1
Technical Application Note 10359
Using USB 3.1 and Linux
Technical Application Note 10685
Setting up multiple USB 3.1 cameras
Technical Application Note 10350
The FlyCapture SDK help and other technical references can be found in:
All Programs>Point Grey FlyCapture2 SDK>Documentation
Our online
addresses many questions.
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For technical support contact us at
www.ptgrey.com/support/ticket/
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