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AVT Cameras
Hardware Installation Guide
V2.0.0
31 March 2008
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany
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Legal notice For customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential envi- ronment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interfe
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Contents Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ................................................... 5 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6 Document history .......................................................................................................... 6 Manual overview............................................................................................................ 6 Conventions used in thi
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Camera interfaces .............................................................................................32 IEEE 1394a port pin assignment (DOLPHIN, OSCAR, MARLIN, GUPPY)................................................................................. 35 Board level camera: IEEE 1394a port pin assignment ..................................................... 36 IEEE 1394b port pin assignment (PIKE, STINGRAY) ...................................................................................
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Contacting Allied Vision Technologies Contacting Allied Vision Technologies Info � Technical information: support@alliedvisiontec.com phone (for Germany): +49 (0)36428 677-270 phone (for USA): +1 978-225-2030 outside Germany/USA: Please check the link for your local dealer. http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/partner.html � Ordering and commercial information: customer-care@alliedvisiontec.com phone (for Germany): +49 (0)36428 677-230 phone (for USA): +1 978-225-2030 outside Germany/USA: Please che
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Introduction Introduction This Hardware Installation Guide describes the hardware installation proce- dures for all 1394 AVT cameras (Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Guppy, Pike, Stingray). The Hardware Installation Guide answers questions about putting AVT cam- eras into operation, about safety warnings, pin assignments on I/O connec- tors and 1394a/b connectors. Learn how to get more information at the AVT website (accessories), how to get information about software applicable with AVT cameras and
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Introduction – Follow all safety instructions, especially the cautions when con- necting cameras. – Take special care when operating board level cameras (Caution- ESD, general warnings, loading and dirty environments). Read all notes and safety instructions before operating any AVT board level camera. �Chapter AVT cameras: installing hardware on page 27 describes the hard- ware installation procedures. In this chapter you get links to the AVT website (accessories) and you learn how to get mor
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Introduction Symbols Note This symbol highlights important information. Caution This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to follow these instructions to avoid malfunctions. Caution-ESD This symbol highlights important ESD instructions. Only qualified personnel is allowed to install and operate compo- nents marked with this symbol. www This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL itself is shown in blue. Example: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com More information
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Introduction www For more information on accessories go to: www.alliedvisiontec.com/avt-products/accessories.html To order accessories online visit the AVT web shop at: http://shop.avt-cameras.com/avtshop.html AVT software Note AVT cameras are compliant to IIDC V1.30/V1.31. Moreover AVT cameras offer many more functions than specified in the IIDC V1.30/V1.31: so-called AVT SmartFeatures. These fea- tures are accessible via direct register access, or by using spe- cial functions provided in t
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Introduction www In addition to the AVT Software Packages Allied Vision Tech- nologies offers special Integration Packages to integrate AVT cameras into any third-party vision software that sup- ports the IIDC standard. For more information read the Software Package Selector Guide. Go to: www.alliedvisiontec.com/avt-products/software.html Here you also find the AVT Software Packages for download and additional software documentation: � FirePackage User Guide � FirePackage64 User Guide � [tbd
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Safety instructions Safety instructions This chapter describes safety instructions/cautions valid for all AVT camera families and special safety instructions/cautions depending on the camera family/model used. General safety instructions Note � There are no switches or parts inside the camera that require adjustment. The guarantee becomes void upon opening the camera casing. � If the product is disassembled, reworked or repaired by other than a recommended service person, AVT or its suppl
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Safety instructions FireWire safety instructions FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions Caution Hot-plug precautions � Although FireWire devices can theoretically be hot- plugged without powering down equipment, we strongly recommend turning the computer power off, before connecting a digital camera to it via a FireWire cable. � Static electricity or slight plug misalignment during insertion may short-circuit and damage components. � The physical ports may be damaged by excessive ESD
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Safety instructions GUPPY: changing filters safety instructions Old CS-/C-Mounting New CS-/C-Mounting starting with serial no. 06/05-84312215 CS-Mount models have the filter or protection All models have the filter or protection glass glass mounted directly in front of the sensor. Tak- mounted directly in the CS-Mount adapter. (Stan- ing out the filter or protection glass is not possi- dard delivery is a CS-Mount camera). Taking out ble at customer site. the filter or protection glass is not p
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Safety instructions MARLIN: changing filters safety instructions Note � For certain applications it may be recommended to take out the filter by means of a special tool which can be ordered from AVT under the following number: E9020001. � Taking out the filter requires special care. Ask your dealer to help you if you are not confident with the procedure. Cautions: Connecting a camera Caution ALL CAMERAS � Do not touch the shield of the camera cable con- nected to a computer and the ground
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Safety instructions PIKE/STINGRAY GOF connectors Caution Special warning for all PIKE/STINGRAY models with GOF connectors: GOF connectors are very sensitive. Any dust or dirt may cause damage. � Always keep the GOF connector and optical fiber plug clean. � If GOF connection is not in use, keep GOF dust cover on the GOF connector. � Reduce mating cycles to a minimum to prevent abra- sion. � Please note that optical fiber cables have a very limited deflection curve radius. PIKE/STINGRAY volt
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Safety instructions Polarity selectable via software = 5 V Input signal > 5 V 10 k External resistor Input (outside camera) Input state See warning above Figure 1: Input block diagram (GUPPY) Caution GUPPY The Guppy outputs are not short-circuit-proof. If there occurs a short-circuit at the outputs, the output driver will be damaged. MARLIN/OSCAR voltages The inputs can be connected directly to +5 V. If a higher voltage is used, an external resistor must be placed in series. Use @+12 V a 82
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Safety instructions Caution Voltages above +45 V may damage the optical coupler. Hardware Installation Guide V2.0.0 17
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Safety instructions Safety instructions for board level cameras Note Read the Guppy Technical Manual and this safety instruc- tions before use. Abuse or misapplication of the camera may result in lim- ited warranty or cancelation of warranty. Caution-ESD Board level cameras: ESD warnings �Only qualified personnel is allowed to install and oper- ate the Board level cameras. � Board level camerass are delivered without housing. Handle the sensor board and main board with care. Do not bend the b
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Safety instructions Caution Board level cameras: General Warnings � Be sure that all power to your board level cameras is switched off, before mounting the sensor board or mak- ing connections to the camera. � Do not connect or disconnect any cables during an elec- trical storm. � Do not use your board level cameras during an electrical storm. � To help avoid possible damage to the sensor board or main board, wait 5 seconds after power is switched off, before connecting or disconnecting any
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AVT camera cleaning instructions AVT camera cleaning instructions This section describes safety instructions/cautions valid for all AVT camera families in case of cleaning lenses, optical filters/protection glass or sensors. Note � Please read these instructions before you contact your AVT camera dealer for assistance. � Ask your AVT camera dealer if you are not familiar with the procedures described below. Warranty Caution Warranty precautions � To ensure your warranty remains in force: – D
