AVT Stingray Technical Manual V2.2.
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Contents Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ..................................................10 Introduction ...........................................................................................................11 Document history ......................................................................................................... 11 Manual overview........................................................................................................... 14 Conventions used in this manual......
STINGRAY F-033B/C (fiber)............................................................................................. 38 STINGRAY F-046B/C (fiber)............................................................................................. 40 STINGRAY F-080B/C (fiber)............................................................................................. 42 STINGRAY F-145B/C (fiber).............................................................................................
Pixel data.................................................................................................................... 92 Description of the data path ........................................................................95 Block diagrams of the cameras ....................................................................................... 95 Black and white cameras ........................................................................................... 95 Color cameras .......................
HoldImg mode ....................................................................................................... FastCapture mode................................................................................................... Color interpolation (BAYER demosaicing) ....................................................................... Sharpness.................................................................................................................. Hue and saturation ........................
Points to pay attention to when changing the parameters............................................ Secure image signature (SIS): definition and scenarios .................................................... SIS: Definition ....................................................................................................... SIS: Scenarios........................................................................................................ 181 182 182 182 Video formats, modes and bandwidth ............
Inquiry register for video mode ................................................................................ Inquiry register for video frame rate and base address ................................................. Inquiry register for basic function............................................................................. Inquiry register for feature presence ......................................................................... Inquiry register for feature elements ...............................
Secure image signature (SIS) ................................................................................... Advanced register: SIS........................................................................................ Advanced register: frame counter ......................................................................... Advanced register: trigger counter........................................................................ Where to find time stamp, frame counter and trigger counter in the image..
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Introduction Introduction This STINGRAY Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications, dimensions, all camera features (IIDC standard and AVT smart features) and their registers, trigger features, all video and color formats, bandwidth and frame rate calculation. For information on hardware installation, safety warnings, pin assignments on I/O connectors and 1394b connectors read the Hardware Installation Guide. Note Please read through this manual carefully.
Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V2.1.0 23.05.08 [continued] [continued] Added 4 x and 8 x binning in Chapter Binning (only Stingray b/w models and F-201C) on page 119ff. Added 2 out of 8 sub-sampling in Chapter Sub-sampling (Stingray b/w and color) on page 125ff. Changed Figure 83: Mapping of possible Format_7 modes to F7M1...
Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V2.1.0 23.05.08 [continued] [continued] [continued] Added board level in Video formats, modes and bandwidth on page 184ff. Added board level (BL) in Table 116: Camera type ID list on page 256 Added PWM in Table 117: Advanced register: Advanced feature inquiry on page 257f. Changed resolutions of Format_7 modes in Chapter Video formats, modes and bandwidth on page 184ff.
Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V2.2.0 15.08.08 [continued] [continued] [continued] Rounded offsets in Chapter Exposure time (shutter) and offset on page 164f. and in Figure 94: Data flow and timing after end of exposure on page 169.
Introduction • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter Filter and lenses on page 35 describes the IR cut filter and suitable camera lenses. Chapter Specifications on page 38 lists camera details and spectral sensitivity diagrams for each camera type. Chapter Camera dimensions on page 56 provides CAD drawings of standard housing (copper and GOF) models, tripod adapter, available angled head models, cross sections of CS-Mount and C-Mount.
Introduction Conventions used in this manual To give this manual an easily understood layout and to emphasize important information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used: Styles Style Function Example Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting bold important things Courier Code listings etc. Input Upper case Register REGISTER Italics Modes, fields Mode Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link) Table 2: Styles Symbols Note This symbol highlights important information.
Introduction More information For more information on hardware and software read the following: • Hardware Installation Guide describes the hardware installation procedures for all 1394 AVT cameras (Dolphin, Oscar, Marlin, Guppy, Pike, Stingray). Additionally you get safety instructions and information about camera interfaces (IEEE1394a/b copper and GOF, I/O connectors, input and output).
Introduction Note L www Ý Note L To demonstrate the properties of the camera, all examples in this manual are based on the FirePackage OHCI API software and the SmartView application. These utilities can be obtained from Allied Vision Technologies (AVT). A free version of SmartView is available for download at: www.alliedvisiontec.com The camera also works with all IIDC (formerly DCAM) compatible IEEE 1394 programs and image processing libraries. STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
STINGRAY cameras STINGRAY cameras Stingray With Stingray cameras, entry into the world of digital image processing is simpler and more cost-effective than ever before. IEEE 1394b With the new Stingray, Allied Vision Technologies presents a wide range of cameras with IEEE 1394b interfaces. Moreover, with daisy chain as well as direct fiber technology they gain the highest level of acceptance for demanding areas of use in manufacturing industry.
Declarations of conformity Declarations of conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that the following products Category name Model name Digital camera (IEEE 1394) STINGRAY F-033B STINGRAY F-033C STINGRAY F-046B STINGRAY F-046C STINGRAY F-080B STINGRAY F-080C STINGRAY F-145B STINGRAY F-145C STINGRAY F-146B STINGRAY F-146C STINGRAY F-201B STINGRAY F-201C Table 3: Model names to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other no
FireWire FireWire Overview FireWire provides one of the most comprehensive, high-performance, costeffective solutions platforms. FireWire offers very impressive throughput at very affordable prices. Definition FireWire (also known as i.Link or IEEE 1394) is a personal computer and digital video serial bus interface standard, offering high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data services. FireWire has low implementation costs and a simplified and adaptable cabling system.
FireWire Why use FireWire? Digital cameras with on-board FireWire (IEEE 1394a or 1394b) communications conforming to the IIDC standard (V1.3 or V1.31) have created costeffective and powerful solutions options being used for thousands of different applications around the world.
FireWire Figure 2: 1394a data transmission In case of 1394b no gaps are needed due to parallel arbitration, handled by bus owner supervisor selector (BOSS) (see the following diagram). Whereas 1394a works in half duplex transmission, 1394 does full duplex transmission.
FireWire Note L How to extend the size of an isochronous packet up to 11.000 byte at S800: • • see register 0xF1000048, ADV_INQ_3, Max IsoSize [1] in Table 117: Advanced register: Advanced feature inquiry on page 257 see Chapter Maximum ISO packet size on page 280 FireWire connection capabilities FireWire can connect together up to 63 peripherals in an acyclic network structure (hubs).
FireWire In addition to common standards shared across manufacturers, a special Format_7 mode also provided a means by which a manufacturer could offer special features (smart features), such as: • higher resolutions • higher frame rates • diverse color modes as extensions (advanced registers) to the prescribed common set.
FireWire Compatibility between 1394a and 1394b 1394b port 1394b camera 1394a port 1394a camera 1394a camera connected to 1394b bus 1394b camera connected to 1394a bus The cable explains dual compatibility: This cable serves to connect an IEEE 1394a camera with its six-pin connector to a bilingual port (a port which can talk in a- or b-language) of a 1394b bus. The cable explains dual compatibility: In this case, the cable connects an IEEE 1394b camera with its nine-pin connector to a 1394a port.
FireWire FireWire cable Description Ordering number Cable 0.5 m 9 pin - 6 pin, industrial IEEE 1394b/a; 9 pin (screw lock)/6 pin (latch), 0.5 m K1200198 Cable 4.5 m 9 pin - 6 pin, industrial IEEE 1394b/a; 9 pin (screw lock)/6 pin (latch), 4.5 m K1200171 Cable 0.5 m 9-pin - 9-pin, industrial IEEE 1394b; 2x screw lock, 0.5 m, black, 2x ferrite K1200201 Cable 5.0 m 9-pin - 9-pin, industrial IEEE 1394b; 2x screw lock, 5.0 m, black, 2x ferrite K1200133 Cable 7.
FireWire Image transfer via 1394a and 1394b Technical detail 1394a 1394b Transmission mode Half duplex (both pairs needed) Full duplex (one pair needed) 400 Mbit/s data rate 1 Gbit/s signaling rate, 800 Mbit/s data rate aka: a-mode, data/strobe (D/S) mode, legacy mode 10b/8b coding (Ethernet), aka: b-mode (beta mode) Devices Up to 63 devices per network Number of cameras Up to 16 cameras per network Number of DMAs 4 to 8 DMAs (parallel) cameras / bus Real time capability Image has real time
FireWire 1394b bandwidths According to the 1394b specification on isochronous transfer, the largest recommended data payload size is 8192 bytes per 125 µs cycle at a bandwidth of 800 Mbit/s. Note L Certain cameras may offer, depending on their settings in combination with the use of AVT FirePackage higher packet sizes. Consult your local dealer's support team, if you require additional information on this feature. For further details read Chapter How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? on page 214.
FireWire Figure 5: Block diagram of modern PC (X38 chipset by INTEL) Caution a As mentioned earlier, it is very important not to exceed an inrush current of 18 mJoule in 3 ms. (This means that a device, when powered via 12 V bus power must never draw more than 1.5 A, even not in the first 3 ms.) Higher inrush current may damage the physical interface chip of the camera and/or the phy chip in your PC.
FireWire Requirements for laptop and 1394b As mentioned above, 1394b requires low latency for data transmission (small receive-FIFO). In order to get the most out of your camera-to-laptop configuration, we recommend the following chipset for your laptop: • For Intel-based laptops, chipset 915 (or higher) • For non-Intel based laptops (e.g. AMD), PCI Express compatible chipset Because most laptops have (only) one PC-card interface, it is possible to connect one Stingray camera to your laptop at full speed.
FireWire Figure 7: ExpressCard Logo, ExpressCard/54 (SIIG) Figure 8: ExpressCard technology www ExpressCard is a new standard set by PCMCIA. Ý For more information visit: http://www.expresscard.org/web/site/ Example 1: 1394b bandwidth of Stingray cameras STINGRAY model Resolution Frame rate Bandwidth Stingray F-033 B/C 0.3 megapixel 84 fps 27.11 MByte/s Stingray F-046 B/C 0.45 megapixel 61 fps 27.60 MByte/s Stingray F-080 B/C 0.8 megapixel 31 fps 24.83 MByte/s Stingray F-145 B/C 1.
FireWire STINGRAY model Resolution Frame rate Stingray F-146 B/C 1.44 megapixel 15 fps 21.61 MByte/s Stingray F-201 B/C 2 14 fps 17.20 MByte/s megapixel Bandwidth Table 6: Bandwidth of Stingray cameras Note All data are calculated using Raw8 / Mono8 color mode. Higher bit depths or color modes will double or triple bandwidth requirements.
FireWire FireWire Plug & play capabilities FireWire devices implement the ISO/IEC 13213 configuration ROM model for device configuration and identification, to provide plug & play capability. All FireWire devices are identified by an IEEE EUI-64 unique identifier (an extension of the 48-bit Ethernet MAC address format) in addition to well-known codes indicating the type of device and protocols it supports. For further details read Chapter Configuration of the camera on page 218.
FireWire Operating system support Operating system 1394a 1394b Linux Full support Full support Apple Mac OS X Full support Full support Windows XP With service pack 2 the default speed for 1394b is S100 (100 Mbit/s). A download and registry modification is available from Microsoft to restore performance to either S400 or S800. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885222 Alternatively use the drivers of SP1 instead. We strongly recommend to install AVT FirePackage, which replaces the Microsoft driver.
Filter and lenses Filter and lenses IR cut filter: spectral transmission The following illustration shows the spectral transmission of the IR cut filter: Figure 9: Spectral transmission of Hoya C5000 Note L Stingray uses a different IR cut filter than the other AVT cameras. STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Filter and lenses Camera lenses AVT offers different lenses from a variety of manufacturers. The following table lists selected image formats in width x height depending on camera type, distance and the focal length of the lens. Focal length for type 1/3 sensors Stingray F-080 Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4.
Filter and lenses Focal length for type 1/1.8 sensors Stingray F-201 Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4.8 mm 740 mm x 549 mm 1488 mm x 1103 mm 8 mm 441 mm x 327 mm 890 mm x 660 mm 12 mm 292 mm x 216 mm 591 mm x 438 mm 16 mm 217 mm x 161 mm 441 mm x 327 mm 25 mm 136 mm x 101 mm 280 mm x 207 mm 35 mm 95 mm x 71 mm 198 mm x 147 mm 50 mm 65 mm x 48 mm 136 mm x 101 mm Table 11: Focal length vs.
Specifications Specifications Note L For information on bit/pixel and byte/pixel for each color mode see Table 92: ByteDepth on page 215. STINGRAY F-033B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 1/2 (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX414AL/AQ with HAD microlens Chip size 7.48 mm x 6.15 mm Cell size 9.9 µm x 9.9 µm Picture size (max.) 656 x 492 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.
Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), AEC (auto exposure control), real-time shading correction, LUT, 32 MByte image memory, mirror, binning (only b/w), sub-sampling, High SNR, deferred image transport, SIS (secure image signature), sequence mode, 4 storable user sets only color: AWB (auto white balance), color correction, hue, saturation, sharpness Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs RS-232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.
Specifications STINGRAY F-046B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 1/2 (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX415AL/AQ with HAD microlens Chip size 7.48 mm x 6.15 mm Cell size 8.3 µm x 8.3 µm Picture size (max.) 780 x 580 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi) mechanical flange back to filter distance: 9.3 mm (see Figure 34: Stingray C-Mount dimensions on page 68) Adjustable CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.
Specifications Feature Specification Power consumption Typical <3.5 watt (@ 12 V DC); fiber: typical <4 watt (@ 12 V DC) (full resolution and maximal frame rates) Dimensions 72.8 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm (L x W x H); incl. connectors, w/o tripod and lens Mass 92 g (without lens) Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ...
Specifications STINGRAY F-080B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 1/3 (diag. 6 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX204AL/AK with HAD microlens Chip size 5.80 mm x 4.92 mm Cell size 4.65 µm x 4.65 µm Picture size (max.) 1032 x 776 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi) mechanical flange back to filter distance: 9.3 mm (see Figure 34: Stingray C-Mount dimensions on page 68) Adjustable CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.
Specifications Feature Specification Power consumption Typical <3.5 watt (@ 12 V DC); fiber: typical <4 watt (@ 12 V DC) (full resolution and maximal frame rates) Dimensions 72.8 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm (L x W x H); incl. connectors, w/o tripod and lens Mass 92 g (without lens) Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ...
Specifications STINGRAY F-145B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 2/3 (diag. 11 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX285AL/AQ with EXview HAD microlens Chip size 10.2 mm x 8.3 mm Cell size 6.45 µm x 6.45 µm Picture size (max.) 1388 x 1038 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi) mechanical flange back to filter distance: 9.3 mm (see Figure 34: Stingray C-Mount dimensions on page 68) Adjustable CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.
Specifications Feature Specification Power consumption Typical <3.5 watt (@ 12 V DC); fiber: typical <4 watt (@ 12 V DC) (full resolution and maximal frame rates) Dimensions 72.8 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm (L x W x H); incl. connectors, w/o tripod and lens Mass 92 g (without lens) Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ...
Specifications STINGRAY F-146B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 1/2 (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX267AL/AK with HAD microlens Chip size 7.60 mm x 6.20 mm Cell size 4.65 µm x 4.65 µm Picture size (max.) 1388 x 1038 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi) mechanical flange back to filter distance: 9.3 mm (see Figure 34: Stingray C-Mount dimensions on page 68) Adjustable CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.
Specifications Feature Specification Power consumption Typical <3.5 watt (@ 12 V DC); fiber: typical <4 watt (@ 12 V DC) (full resolution and maximal frame rates) Dimensions 72.8 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm (L x W x H); incl. connectors, w/o tripod and lens Mass 92 g (without lens) Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ...
Specifications STINGRAY F-201B/C (fiber) Feature Specification Image device Type 1/1.8 (diag. 8.923 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX274AL/ AQ with Super HAD microlens Chip size 8.50 mm x 6.80 mm Cell size 4.40 µm x 4.40 µm Picture size (max.) 1624 x 1234 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0) Lens mount Adjustable C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi) mechanical flange back to filter distance: 9.3 mm (see Figure 34: Stingray C-Mount dimensions on page 68) Adjustable CS-Mount: 12.
Specifications Feature Specification Power consumption Typical <3.5 watt (@ 12 V DC); fiber: typical <4 watt (@ 12 V DC) (full resolution and maximal frame rates) Dimensions 72.8 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm (L x W x H); incl. connectors, w/o tripod and lens Mass 92 g (without lens) Operating temperature + 5 °C ... + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature - 10 °C ...
Specifications Spectral sensitivity Figure 10: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-033B Figure 11: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-033C (without IR cut filter) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Specifications Figure 12: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-046B Figure 13: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-046C (without IR cut filter) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Specifications Figure 14: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-080B Figure 15: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-080C (without IR cut filter) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Specifications Figure 16: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-145B Figure 17: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-145C (without IR cut filter) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Specifications Figure 18: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-146B Figure 19: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-146C (without IR cut filter) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Specifications Figure 20: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-201B Figure 21: Spectral sensitivity of Stingray F-201C (without IR cut filter) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Camera dimensions Note For information on sensor position accuracy: L (sensor shift x/y, optical back focal length z and sensor rotation α) see Chapter Sensor position accuracy of AVT cameras on page 298. 26 13 STINGRAY standard housing (2 x 1394b copper) M3 x4 (3x) 13.3 50 1 9 +- 0.3 0.0 44 16 6 M3 x4 (4x) 29 Ø27 5.4 19.3 9.7 57.5 C-Mount M3 x4 (3x) 66.5 72.8 Stingray (2x IEEE 1394b) 72.
Camera dimensions 26 13 STINGRAY (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) M3 x4 (3x) 13.3 50 44 9 +- 0.3 0.0 16 M3 x4 (2x) 29 19.3 Ø27 9.7 57.5 C-Mount M3 x4 (3x) 66.5 73.5 Stingray (1394b: 1x GOF, 1x COP) 73.5 x 44 x 29 (L x W x H) Figure 23: Camera dimensions (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Tripod adapter This five hole tripod adapter (AVT order number E 5000007) ... • ... can be used for Stingray as well as for Marlin. The original four hole adapter of the Marlin should not be used with Stingray. • ... is only designed for standard housings, but not for the angled head versions. Note L If you need a tripod adapter for angled head versions, please contact AVT support. 56 50 32 13 26 n3.
Camera dimensions Stingray W90 (2 x 1394b copper) 26 13 This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. 29 Ø27 16 55.5 M3 x3 (2x) 6 38.2 50 5.4 19.3 9.7 32.8 0.3 13.5 +- 0.0 0.3 9.2 +- 0.0 M3 x4 (3x) 44 C-Mount 86 92.3 Stingray W90 (2x IEEE 1394b) 92.3 x 44 x 38.2 (L x W x H) Figure 25: Stingray W90 (2 x 1394b copper) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Stingray W90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) 26 13 This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. Ø27 19.3 16 44 55.5 M3 x3 (2x) 38.2 50 29 9.7 32.8 0.3 13.5 +- 0.0 0.3 9.2 +- 0.0 M3 x4 (3x) M3 x4 (3x) C-Mount 86 93 Stingray W90 (1394b: 1x GOF, 1x COP) 93 x 44 x 38.2 (L x W x H) Figure 26: Stingray W90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Stingray W90 S90 (2 x 1394b copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. 26 13 The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. 29 Ø27 16 55.5 M3 x3 (2x) 6 38.2 50 5.4 19.3 9.7 32.8 0.3 13.5 +- 0.0 0.3 9.2 +- 0.0 M3 x4 (3x) 44 C-Mount 86 92.3 Stingray W90 (2x IEEE 1394b) 92.3 x 44 x 38.2 (L x W x H) Figure 27: Stingray W90 S90 (2 x 1394b copper) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Stingray W90 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. 26 13 The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. 47.8 Ø27 19.3 29 9.7 16 41.7 0.3 9.2 +- 0.0 M3 x4 (3x) M3 x3 (2x) 44 55.5 M3 x4 (3x) C-Mount 101 108 Stingray W90S90 (1394b: 1x GOF, 1x COP) 108 x 44 x 41.7 (L x W x H) Figure 28: Stingray W90 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Stingray W270 (2 x 1394b copper) 26 13 This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. M3 x4 (3x) C-Mount 38.2 + 0.3 9.2 - 0.0 19.3 5.35 44 50 0.3 13.5 +- 0.0 32.8 29 9.7 55.5 16 6 M3 x3 (2x) Ø27 M3 x4 (3x) 86 92.3 Stingray W270 (2x IEEE 1394b) 92.3 x 44 x 38.2 (L x W x H) Figure 29: Stingray W270 (2 x 1394b copper) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Stingray W270 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) 26 13 This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. M3 x4 (3x) C-Mount 44 50 16 M3 x3 (2x) 55.5 29 19.3 0.3 13.5 +- 0.0 32.8 38.2 9.7 Ø27 M3 x4 (3x) 86 93 Stingray W270 (1394b: 1x GOF, 1x COP) 93 x 44 x 38.2 (L x W x H) Figure 30: Stingray W270 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Stingray W270 S90 (2 x 1394b copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. 26 13 The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. M3 x4 (3x) 47.8 50 44 29 0.3 9.2 +- 0.0 5.4 19.3 9.7 41.7 C-Mount 55.5 16 6 M3 x3 (4x) Ø27 M3 x4 (3x) 101 107.3 Stingray W270S90 (2x IEEE 1394b) 107.3 x 44 x 41.7 (L x W x H) Figure 31: Stingray W270 S90 (2 x 1394b copper) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Stingray W270 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. 26 13 The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. C-Mount M3 x4 (3x) 44 50 29 19.3 0.3 9.2 +- 0.0 47.8 41.7 9.7 55.5 16 M3 x3 (2x) Ø27 M3 x4 (3x) 101 108 Stingray W270S90 (1394b: 1xGOF, 1xCOP) 108 x 44 x 41.7 (L x W x H) Figure 32: Stingray W270 S90 (1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Cross section: CS-Mount All Stingray cameras can be delivered with CS-Mount. 7.8 Filter / protection glass 12.526 = CS-Mount Adjustment spacer Figure 33: Stingray CS-Mount dimensions Note L Pay attention to the maximum sensor size of the applied CSMount lens. STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Cross section: C-Mount • • All monochrome Stingrays are equipped with the same model of protection glass. All color Stingrays are equipped with the same model of IR cut filter. 10.3 Filter / protection glass 17.526 = C-Mount Adjustment spacer Figure 34: Stingray C-Mount dimensions STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Adjustment of C-Mount and CS-Mount The dimensional adjustment is done by means of the adjustment spacer(s) as shown in Figure 33: Stingray CS-Mount dimensions on page 67 and in Figure 34: Stingray C-Mount dimensions on page 68. After dismantling and reassembling please make sure that all adjustment spacers are back on place. Caution a Note L While dismantling adjustment spacers may get out of place and get in the thread.
Camera dimensions Stingray board level: dimensions 4.5 11.2 IO-AD-Board processor board 8.7 6.6 FFC45 cable 15 interface board 2x IEEE 1394b spacer M2x10 (4x) C-Mount adapter 2 2 Sensor - Pin1 25 2 27 13 sensor board 2.3 mm PTH 1 23 2 2.3 mm PTH 2 2x HOLE 2.9mm PTH 2 36 40 14.8 13-pole connector 12 41 6.5 Pixel 1,1 Figure 36: Stingray board level dimensions STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Stingray board level: CS-Mount M2x14 ISO7045-A2 (2x) CS-Mount adapter with filter or protection glas Spacer, 3.2 mm (2x) front flange top contacts! bottom contacts! M2x8 ISO4762-A2 (4x) M2x10 ISO7045-A2 (2x) Camera = main board + processor board + IO board + flex cable + sensor board PCB spacer spacer M2x10 (4x) Ø2.2 ISO7098-A2 (4x) M2 ISO4032-A2 (4x) Figure 37: Stingray board level: CS-Mount STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera dimensions Stingray board level: C-Mount M2x14 ISO7045-A2 (2x) C-Mount adapter with filter or protection glas spacer, 3.2 mm (2x) front flange top contacts! bottom contacts! M2x8 ISO4762-A2 (4x) M2x10 ISO7045-A2 (2x) Camera = main board + processor board + IO board + flex cable + sensor board PCB spacer (4x) spacer M2x10 (4x) Ø2.2 ISO7089-A2 (4x) M2 ISO4032-A2 (4x) Figure 38: Stingray board level: C-Mount STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera interfaces Camera interfaces This chapter gives you detailed information on status LEDs, inputs and outputs, trigger features and transmission of data packets. Note L For a detailed description of the camera interfaces (FireWire, I/O connector), ordering numbers and operating instructions see the Hardware Installation Guide, Chapter Camera interfaces. Read all Notes and Cautions in the Hardware Installation Guide, before using any interfaces.
Camera interfaces Board level camera: IEEE 1394b port pin assignment Board level STINGRAY cameras have two 1394b ports to allow daisy chaining of cameras. They have the same pin assignment as the STINGRAY housing cameras. IO-AD-Board 4.5 6.6 FFC45 cable processor board 8.7 interface board 15 14.8 FFC45 cable length: ----------------------------FFC45 L = 34 mm K7500284 FFC45 L = 56 mm K7500307 FFC45 L = 75 mm K7500308 FFC45 L = 90 mm K7500317 FFC45 L = 110 mm K7500318 11.
Camera interfaces Camera I/O connector pin assignment (For board level see Chapter Board level camera: I/O pin assignment on page 76) Pin Signal 9 1 2 10 3 11 4 8 12 5 Direction Level Description 1 External GND GND for RS232 and ext. power External Ground for RS232 and external power 2 External Power +8...+36 V DC Power supply 3 Camera Out 4 Out Open emitter Camera Output 4 (GPOut4) default: - 4 Camera In 1 In Uin(high) = 3 V...24 V Camera Input 1 Uin(low) = 0 V...1.
Camera interfaces Board level camera: I/O pin assignment The following diagram shows the 13-pole I/O pin connector of a board level camera: FFC45 cable length: ----------------------------FFC45 L = 34 mm K7500284 FFC45 L = 56 mm K7500307 FFC45 L = 75 mm K7500308 FFC45 L = 90 mm K7500317 FFC45 L = 110 mm K7500318 13-pole connector FFC45 cable IO-AD-Board 4.5 6.6 7 = GND (for Inputs) 8 = RxDc 9 = TxD 10 = Power Input (for Output ports) 11 = Input 2 12 = Output 2 13 = Cable Shield processor board 8.
Camera interfaces Status LEDs Status LEDs LED2 LED1 Figure 43: Position of status LEDs Each of the two LEDs is tricolor, showing green, red or orange. RED means: red LED permanent on RED blinking means: red LED blinks fast +RED pulsing means: red LED is switched on for a short time. If the red LED is already on, the LED will be switched off. The state of the other color of the same LED could be on or off.
Camera interfaces Normal conditions Event LED1 LED2 Camera startup During startup all LEDs are switched on consecutively to show the startup progress: Phase1: LED1 RED Phase2: LED1 RED + LED1 GREEN Phase3: LED1 RED + LED1 GREEN + LED2 RED Phase4: LED1 RED + LED1 GREEN + LED2 RED +LED2 GREEN Power on GREEN Bus reset GREEN blinking Asynchronous traffic +GREEN pulsing GREEN Isochronous traffic +RED pulsing GREEN Waiting for external trigger RED GREEN External trigger event RED +RED pulsing
Camera interfaces Control and video data signals The inputs and outputs of the camera can be configured by software. The different modes are described below. Inputs Note For a general description of the inputs and warnings see the Hardware Installation Guide, Chapter STINGRAY input description. L The optocoupler inverts all input signals. Inversion of the signal is controlled via the IO_INP_CTRL1..2 register (see Table 21: Advanced register: Input control on page 80).
Camera interfaces Input/output pin control All input and output signals running over the camera I/O connector are controlled by an advanced feature register. Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1000300 IO_INP_CTRL1 Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..6] Reserved Polarity [7] 0: Signal not inverted 1: Signal inverted --- [8..10] Reserved InputMode [11..15] Mode see Table 22: Input routing on page 81 0xF1000304 IO_INP_CTRL2 --- [16..
Camera interfaces IO_INP_CTRL 1-2 The Polarity flag determines whether the input is low active (0) or high active (1). The input mode can be seen in the following table. The PinState flag is used to query the current status of the input. The PinState bit reads the inverting optocoupler status after an internal negation. See Figure 44: Input block diagram on page 79. This means that an open input sets the PinState bit to 0.
Camera interfaces Trigger delay Stingray cameras feature various ways to delay image capture based on external trigger. With IIDC V1.31 there is a standard CSR at Register F0F00534/834h to control a delay up to FFFh x time base value. The following table explains the inquiry register and the meaning of the various bits.
Camera interfaces Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF0F00834 TRIGGER_DELAY Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control O: Control with value in the value field 1: Control with value in the absolute value CSR. If this bit=1 the value in the value field has to be ignored. --- [2..5] Reserved ON_OFF [6] Write ON or OFF this feature Read: Status of the feature ON=1 OFF=0 --- [7..19] Reserved Value [20..
Camera interfaces Note • L • Switching trigger delay to ON also switches external Trigger_Mode_0 to ON. This feature works with external Trigger_Mode_0 only. Outputs Note L For a general description of the outputs and warnings see the Hardware Installation Guide, Chapter STINGRAY output description. Output features are configured by software. Any signal can be placed on any output.
Camera interfaces Output mode selectable via software Polarity selectable via software Operation state read IntEna FVal Opto- Busy Operation state read Output signal Coupler Figure 45: Output block diagram STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera interfaces IO_OUTP_CTRL 1-4 The outputs (Output mode, Polarity) are controlled via 4 advanced feature registers (see Table 27: Advanced register: Output control on page 86). The Polarity field determines whether the output is inverted or not. The output mode can be viewed in the table below. The current status of the output can be queried and set via the PinState. It is possible to read back the status of an output pin regardless of the output mode.
Camera interfaces Register Name Field 0xF1000328 IO_OUTP_CTRL3 Same as IO_OUTP_CTRL1 0xF100032C IO_OUTP_CTRL4 Same as IO_OUTP_CTRL1 Bit Description Table 27: Advanced register: Output control Output modes ID Mode Default / description 0x00 Off 0x01 Output state follows PinState bit Using this mode, the Polarity bit has to be set to 0 (not inverted). This is necessary for an error free display of the output status.
Camera interfaces Figure 46: Output impulse diagram Note The signals can be inverted. L Caution a Firing a new trigger while IntEna is still active can result in missing image. STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Camera interfaces Note • L • Note that trigger delay in fact delays the image capture whereas the IntEna_Delay only delays the leading edge of the IntEna output signal but does not delay the image capture. As mentioned before, it is possible to set the outputs by software. Doing so, the achievable maximum frequency is strongly dependent on individual software capabilities. As a rule of thumb, the camera itself will limit the toggle frequency to not more than 700 Hz.
Camera interfaces Period PulseWidth Figure 47: PulseWidth and Period definition Note Note the following conditions: L • • PulseWidth < Period Period ≥ MinPeriod PWM: minimal and maximal periods and frequencies In the following formulas you find the minimal/maximal periods and frequencies for the pulse-width modulation (PWM). period min = 3µs 1 1 ⇒ frequencymax = ---------------------- = -------- = 333.33kHz period min 3µs 1 frequency min = ------------------------- = 15.
Camera interfaces PWM: Examples in practice In this chapter we give you two examples, how to write values in the PWM registers. All values have to be written in microseconds (µs) in the PWM registers, therefore remember always the factor 10-6s. Example 1: Set PWM with 1kHz at 30% pulse width.
Camera interfaces Pixel data Pixel data are transmitted as isochronous data packets in accordance with the 1394 interface described in IIDC V1.31. The first packet of a frame is identified by the 1 in the sync bit (sy) of the packet header. sync bit 0-7 8-15 data_length 16-23 tg channel 24-31 tCode sy header_CRC Video data payload data_CRC Table 30: Isochronous data block packet format. Source: IIDC V1.
Camera interfaces The following tables provide a description of the video data format for the different modes. (Source: IIDC V1.31; packed 12-bit mode: AVT) Figure 48: YUV 4:2:2 and YUV 4:1:1 format: Source: IIDC V1.31 Figure 49: Y8 and Y16 format: Source: IIDC V1.31 specification Y-(K+0) [11..4] Y-(K+1) [3..0] Y-(K+1) [11..4] Y-(K+2) [11..4] Y-(K+4) [11..4] Y-(K+5) [3..0] Y-(K+0) [3..0] Y-(K+3) [3..0] Y-(K+3) [11..4] Y-(K+2)[3..0] Y-(K+5) [11..4] Y-(K+4)[3..0] Y-(K+6) [11..
Camera interfaces Figure 50: Data structure: Source: IIDC V1.31 Y component has 12-bit data. The data type is „unsigned“. Y Signal level (decimal) Data (hexadecimal) Highest 4095 0x0FFF 4094 0x0FFE . . . . 1 0x0001 0 0x0000 Lowest Table 33: Data structure of Packed 12-Bit Mode (mono and raw) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Description of the data path Description of the data path Block diagrams of the cameras The following diagrams illustrate the data flow and the bit resolution of image data after being read from the CCD sensor chip in the camera. The individual blocks are described in more detail in the following paragraphs. For sensor data see Chapter Specifications on page 38.
Description of the data path Color cameras Shading correction 14 bit 12 1394b IEEE 1394b interface 8 bit Sharpness Color interpolation 8 bit HSNR control 16 bit Frame memory Gain Analog Sensor Camera control Hue Saturation Color correction Color conversion Horizontal sub-sampling 14 bit Camera control 14 bit 8 bit Horizontal masking ADC Analog Offset Analog HIROSE I/O RS232 14 bit 14 bit LUT 10 Test-Pattern White balance 14 bit Horizontal mirror 14 bit 16 bit Figure 52: Block
Description of the data path White balance Stingray color cameras have both manual and automatic white balance. White balance is applied so that non-colored image parts are displayed noncolored. From the user's point, the white balance settings are made in register 80Ch of IIDC V1.31. This register is described in more detail below.
Description of the data path The values in the U/B_Value field produce changes from green to blue; the V/R_Value field from green to red as illustrated below. Note L While lowering both U/B and V/R registers from 284 towards 0, the lower one of the two effectively controls the green gain. Figure 53: U/V slider range Type Range Range in dB Stingray color cameras 0 ... 568 ± 10 dB Table 35: Manual gain range of the various Stingray types The increment length is ~0.0353 dB/step.
Description of the data path This feature uses the assumption that the R-G-B component sums of the samples shall be equal; i.e., it assumes that the average of the sampled grid pixels is to be monochrome. Note L The following ancillary conditions should be observed for successful white balance: • • There are no stringent or special requirements on the image content, it requires only the presence of monochrome pixels in the image.
Description of the data path Finally, the calculated correction values can be read from the WHITE_BALANCE register 80Ch. Automatic white balance The auto white balance feature continuously optimizes the color characteristics of the image. For the white balance algorithm the whole image or a subset of it is used. Note Configuration L To set position and size of the control area (Auto_Function_AOI) in an advanced register: see Table 132: Advanced register: Autofunction AOI on page 275.
Description of the data path The algorithm is based on the assumption that the R-G-B component sums of the samples are equal, i.e., it assumes that the mean of the sampled grid pixels is to be monochrome. Auto shutter In combination with auto white balance, Stingray cameras are equipped with auto shutter feature.
Description of the data path To configure this feature in control and status register (CSR): Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF0F0081C SHUTTER Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control O: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR If this bit=1, the value in the Value field will be ignored. --- [2..
Description of the data path Auto gain All Stingray cameras are equipped with auto gain feature. Note Configuration L To configure this feature in an advanced register: See Table 131: Advanced register: Auto gain control on page 274. When enabled auto gain adjusts the gain within the default gain limits or within the limits set in advanced register F1000370h in order to reach the brightness set in auto exposure register as reference.
Description of the data path Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF0F00820 GAIN Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control O: Control with value in the value field 1: Control with value in the absolute value CSR If this bit=1 the value in the value field has to be ignored. --- [2..
Description of the data path Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF0F00804 AUTO_EXPOSURE Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control O: Control with value in the value field 1: Control with value in the absolute value CSR If this bit=1 the value in the value field has to be ignored. --- [2..
Description of the data path Note • L • • Values can only be changed within the limits of gain CSR. Changes in auto exposure register only have an effect when auto gain is active. Auto exposure limits are 50..205. (SmartView Ctrl1 tab: Target grey level) Manual gain Stingray cameras are equipped with a gain setting, allowing the gain to be manually adjusted on the fly by means of a simple command register write.
Description of the data path The following table shows the BRIGHTNESS register: Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF0F00800 BRIGHTNESS Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control O: Control with value in the value field 1: Control with value in the absolute value CSR If this bit= 1 the value in the value field has to be ignored --- [2..
Description of the data path Horizontal mirror function All Stingray cameras are equipped with an electronic mirror function, which mirrors pixels from the left side of the image to the right side and vice versa. The mirror is centered to the current FOV center and can be combined with all image manipulation functions, like binning, shading and DSNU. This function is especially useful when the camera is looking at objects with the help of a mirror or in certain microscopy applications.
Description of the data path Shading correction Shading correction is used to compensate for non-homogeneities caused by lighting or optical characteristics within specified ranges. To correct a frame, a multiplier from 1...2 is calculated for each pixel in 1/256 steps: this allows for shading to be compensated by up to 50 %. Besides generating shading data off-line and downloading it to the camera, the camera allows correction data to be generated automatically in the camera itself.
Description of the data path How to store shading image There are two storing possibilities: • After generating the shading image in the camera, it can be uploaded to the host computer for nonvolatile storage purposes. • The shading image can be stored in the camera itself. The following pictures describe the process of automatic generation of correction data. Surface plots and histograms were created using the ImageJ program. 255.0 surface plot 0.0 p 0.0 48 ls ixe 640.
Description of the data path Automatic generation of correction data Requirements Shading correction compensates for non-homogeneities by giving all pixels the same gray value as the brightest pixel. This means that only the background must be visible and the brightest pixel has a gray value of less than 255 when automatic generation of shading data is started. It may be necessary to use a neutral white reference, e.g. a piece of paper, instead of the real image.
Description of the data path Note Configuration L To configure this feature in an advanced register: See Table 125: Advanced register: Shading on page 267. Note • The SHDG_CTRL register should not be queried at very short intervals. This is because each query delays the generation of the shading image. An optimal interval time is 500 ms. • The calculation of shading data is always carried out at the current resolution setting.
Description of the data path 255.0 surface plot 0.0 p 0.0 48 ls ixe histogram 0p 640. ixels 0 256 Count: 307200 Mean: 157.039 StdDev: 2.629 Min: 139 Max: 162 Mode: 158 (84449) Figure 59: Example of shaded image • • • On the left you see the image after shading correction. The surface plot on the right clearly shows nearly no more gradient of the brightness (0: brightest 255: darkest pixels).
Description of the data path Loading a shading image out of the camera GPDATA_BUFFER is used to load a shading image out of the camera.
Description of the data path Loading a shading image into the camera GPDATA_BUFFER is used to load a shading image into the camera.
Description of the data path Look-up table (LUT) and gamma function The AVT Stingray camera provides one user-defined look-up table (LUT). The use of this LUT allows any function (in the form Output = F(Input)) to be stored in the camera's RAM and to be applied on the individual pixels of an image at run-time. The address lines of the RAM are connected to the incoming digital data, these in turn point to the values of functions which are calculated offline, e.g. with a spreadsheet program.
Description of the data path Note • L • • The input value is the most significant 12-bit value from the digitizer. Gamma 1 (gamma=0.45) switches on the LUT. After overriding the LUT with a user defined content, gamma functionality is no longer available until the next full initialization of the camera. LUT content is volatile if you do not use the user profiles to save the LUT. STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Description of the data path Loading an LUT into the camera Loading the LUT is carried out through the data exchange buffer called GPDATA_BUFFER. As this buffer can hold a maximum of 2 kB, and a complete LUT at 4096 x 10 bit is 5 kByte, programming can not take place in a one block write step because the size of an LUT is larger than GPDATA_BUFFER. Therefore input must be handled in several steps. The flow diagram below shows the sequence required to load data into the camera.
Description of the data path Binning (only Stingray b/w models and F-201C) 2 x / 4 x / 8 x binning (F-201C only 2 x vertical binning) Definition Binning is the process of combining neighboring pixels while being read out from the CCD chip. Note • L • Only Stingray b/w cameras and Stingray F-201C have this feature. Binning does not change offset, brightness or blacklevel.
Description of the data path • • 8 x H-binning 8 x V-binning and the full binning modes: • 2 x full binning (a combination of 2 x H-binning and 2 x V-binning) • 4 x full binning (a combination of 4 x H-binning and 4 x V-binning) • 8 x full binning (a combination of 8 x H-binning and 8 x V-binning) Vertical binning Vertical binning increases the light sensitivity of the camera by a factor of two (4 or 8) by adding together the values of two (4 or 8) adjoining vertical pixels output as a single pixel.
Description of the data path 8 x vertical binning (not F-201C) Figure 66: 8 x vertical binning Note L Note L Note L Vertical resolution is reduced, but signal-to noise ratio (SNR) is increased by about 3, 6 or 9 dB (2 x, 4 x or 8 x binning). If vertical binning is activated the image may appear to be over-exposed and may require correction. The image appears vertically compressed in this mode and no longer exhibits a true aspect ratio. STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Description of the data path Horizontal binning (F-201C only 2 x horizontal binning) Definition In horizontal binning adjacent horizontal pixels in a line are combined digitally in the FPGA of the camera without accumulating the black level: 2 x horizontal binning: 2 pixel signals from 2 horizontal neighboring pixels are combined. 4 x horizontal binning: 4 pixel signals from 4 horizontal neighboring pixels are combined.
Description of the data path 8 x horizontal binning (not F-201C) Figure 69: 8 x horizontal binning Note L The image appears horizontally compressed in this mode and does no longer show true aspect ratio. If horizontal binning is activated the image may appear to be over-exposed and must eventually be corrected. 2 x full binning/4 x full binning/8 x full binning (F-201C only 2 x full binning) If horizontal and vertical binning are combined, every 4 (16 or 64) pixels are consolidated into a single pixel.
Description of the data path 4 x full binning (not F-201C) Figure 71: 4 x full binning 8 x full binning (not F-201C) Figure 72: 8 x full binning STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Description of the data path Sub-sampling (Stingray b/w and color) What is sub-sampling? Definition Sub-sampling is the process of skipping neighboring pixels (with the same color) while being read out from the CCD chip. Which Stingray models have sub-sampling? All Stingray models, both color and b/w, have this feature.
Description of the data path 2 out of 4 Figure 75: Horizontal sub-sampling 2 out of 4 (color) 2 out of 8 only F-145, F-146, F-201 Figure 76: Horizontal sub-sampling 2 out of 8 (color) Note L The image appears horizontally compressed in this mode and no longer exhibits a true aspect ratio. STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Description of the data path Format_7 Mode_5 By default and without further remapping use Format_7 Mode_5 for • b/w cameras: 2 out of 4 vertical sub-sampling • color cameras: 2 out of 4 vertical sub-sampling The different sub-sampling patterns are shown below. 2 out of 4 2 out of 8 (only F-145, F-146, F-201) Figure 77: Vertical sub-sampling (b/w) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Description of the data path 2 out of 4 2 out of 8 (only F-145, F-146, F-201) Figure 78: Vertical sub-sampling (color) Note L Format_7 Mode_6 The image appears vertically compressed in this mode and no longer exhibits a true aspect ratio. By default and without further remapping use Format_7 Mode_6 for 2 out of 4 H+V sub-sampling The different sub-sampling patterns are shown below. 2 out of 4 H+V sub-sampling Figure 79: 2 out of 4 H+V sub-sampling (b/w) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Description of the data path 2 out of 8 H+V sub-sampling (only F-145, F-146, F-201) Figure 80: 2 out of 8 H+V sub-sampling (b/w) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Description of the data path 2 out of 4 H+V sub-sampling Figure 81: 2 out of 4 H+V sub-sampling (color) 2 out of 8 H+V sub-sampling (only F-145, F-146, F-201) Figure 82: 2 out of 8 H+V sub-sampling (color) Note L Changing sub-sampling modes involves the generation of new shading reference images due to a change in the image size. STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Description of the data path Binning and sub-sampling access The binning and sub-sampling modes described in the last two chapters are only available as pure binning or pure sub-sampling modes. A combination of both is not possible. As you can see there is a vast amount of possible combinations. But the number of available Format_7 modes is limited and lower than the possible combinations.
Description of the data path F7M3 F7M4 F7M5 F7M6 F7M7 mapping of each of 27 modes to F7M1..
Description of the data path Note Configuration L To configure this feature in an advanced register: See Table 143: Advanced register: Format_7 mode mapping on page 285.
Description of the data path To optimize the transfer of parameter changes there is a new timing mode called Quick Format Change Mode, which effectively resets the current shutter.
Description of the data path Figure 85: Quick Format Change Mode How to transfer parameters to the camera The following 3 variants of transferring the parameters are available: Transfer mode Advantage ☺ Encapsulated Update (begin/ end) ☺ easy to use (standard quad writes in camera register is possible) one write access per register access Parameter-List Update ☺ only one write access for all parameters not so easy to use (block writes) ☺ fastest host camera transfer (from 5 parameters on faster th
Description of the data path – (standard Update): uses the previous parameters until the update flag is reset – (Quick Format Change Mode): waits until the update flag is reset. In the Encapsulated Update (begin/end) the exact sequence is: 1. Parameter update begin (advanced feature register) 2. Standard IIDC register update (1..N register) (standard feature register) 3.
Description of the data path Example of parameter list: Address Value 0xF0F0081C 0x80000100 0xF0F00820 0x800000ac 0xF0F00818 0x82000001 ... ... Table 44: Example of parameter list The exact sequence is: Block-write (this needs to be a functionality of the underlying software stack (e.g. AVT FirePackage). It may not be available for third party IIDC software stacks.
Description of the data path Camera timing behavior is like this: Fast Parameter Update Timing Quick Format Change Mode (QFCM) After sending a new parameter value, the changed After sending a new parameter value, the changed parameter value is valid for the available next parameter value is valid for the available next image. Frame rate is constant. image. A running exposure will be interrupted and the image is dropped. There may be a gap between two consecutive image transfers.
Description of the data path High SNR mode (High Signal Noise Ratio) Note Configuration L To configure this feature in an advanced register: See Table 137: Advanced register: High Signal Noise Ratio (HSNR) on page 279. In this mode the camera grabs and averages a set number of images and outputs one image with the same bit depth and the same brightness. This means that the camera will output an 8-bit averaged image when an 8-bit image format is selected.
Description of the data path Frame memory and deferred image transport An image is normally captured and transported in consecutive steps. The image is taken, read out from the sensor, digitized and sent over the 1394 bus. Deferred image transport As all Stingray cameras are equipped with built-in image memory, this order of events can be paused or delayed by using the deferred image transport feature. Stingray cameras are equipped with 32 MByte of RAM.
Description of the data path Note Configuration L To configure this feature in an advanced register: See Table 127: Advanced register: Deferred image transport on page 270. HoldImg mode By setting the HoldImg flag, transport of the image over the 1394 bus is stopped completely. All captured images are stored in the internal ImageFiFo. The camera reports the maximum possible number of images in the FiFoSize variable.
Description of the data path The following screenshot shows the sequence of commands needed to work with deferred mode.
Description of the data path FastCapture mode Note This mode can be activated only in Format_7. L By setting FastCapture to false, the maximum frame rate both for image acquisition and read out is associated with the packet size set in the BYTE_PER_PACKET register. The lower this value is, the lower the attainable frame rate is. By setting FastCapture to true, all images are recorded at the highest possible frame rate, i.e.
Description of the data path Color interpolation (BAYER demosaicing) The color sensors capture the color information via so-called primary color (R-G-B) filters placed over the individual pixels in a BAYER mosaic layout. An effective BAYER RGB color interpolation already takes place in all Stingray color version cameras. In color interpolation a red, green or blue value is determined for each pixel.
Description of the data path In color interpolation a red, green or blue value is determined for each pixel.
Description of the data path Sharpness The Stingray color models are equipped with a four-step sharpness control, applying a discreet horizontal high pass in the Y channel as shown in the next five line profiles. Sharpness 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 is calculated with the following scheme: Sharpness value Description 0 +0.25 +0.5 +0.25 Least sharp 1 +0.125 +0.75 +0.125 Less sharp 2 0 1 0 3 -0.25 +1.5 -0.25 Some sharp 4 -0.5 2 -0.
Description of the data path Note L Sharpness does not show any effect on Stingray color models in the Raw8 and Raw16 format, because color processing is switched off in all Raw formats. Note Configuration L To configure this feature in feature control register: See Table 110: Feature control register on page 245. Hue and saturation Stingray CCD color models are equipped with hue and saturation registers.
Description of the data path Color correction Why color correction? The spectral response of a CCD is different of those of an output device or the human eye. This is the reason for the fact that perfect color reproduction is not possible. In each Stingray camera there is a factory setting for the color correction coefficients, see Chapter GretagMacbeth ColorChecker on page 148. Color correction is needed to eliminate the overlap in the color channels.
Description of the data path Changing color correction coefficients You can change the color-correction coefficients according to your own needs. Changes are stored in the user settings. Note • L • • • • • • A number of 1000 equals a color correction coefficient of 1. To obtain an identity matrix set values of 1000 for the diagonal elements an 0 for all others. As a result you get colors like in the RAW modes. The sums of all rows should be equal to each other. If not, you get tinted images.
Description of the data path Color conversion (RGB YUV) The conversion from RGB to YUV is made using the following formulae: Y = 0.3 × R + 0.59 × G + 0.11 × B U = – 0.169 × R – 0.33 × G + 0.498 × B + 128 (@ 8 bit) V = 0.498 × R – 0.420 × G – 0.082 × B + 128 (@ 8 bit) Formula 6: RGB to YUV conversion Note • L • As mentioned above: Color processing can be bypassed by using so-called RAW image transfer. RGB YUV conversion can be bypassed by using RGB8 format and mode.
Description of the data path Serial interface All Stingray cameras are equipped with the SIO (serial input/output) feature as described in IIDC V1.31. This means that the Stingray’s serial interface can be used as a general RS232 interface. Data written to a specific address in the IEEE 1394 address range will be sent through the serial interface. Incoming data of the serial interface is put in a camera buffer and can be polled via simple read commands from this buffer.
Description of the data path To configure this feature in access control register (CSR): Offset Name Field Bit Description 000h SERIAL_MODE_REG Baud_Rate [0..7] Baud rate setting WR: Set baud rate RD: Read baud rate 0: 300 bps 1: 600 bps 2: 1200 bps 3: 2400 bps 4: 4800 bps 5: 9600 bps 6: 19200 bps 7: 38400 bps 8: 57600 bps 9: 115200 bps 10: 230400 bps Other values reserved Char_Length [8..
Description of the data path Offset Name 0004h Field Bit Description SERIAL_CONTROL_REG RE [0] Receive enable RD: Current status WR: 0: Disable 1: Enable TE [1] Transmit enable RD: Current status WR: 0: disable 1: Enable --- [2..
Description of the data path Offset Name Field Bit Description 008h RECEIVE_BUFFER_ STATUS_CONTRL RBUF_ST [0..7] SIO receive buffer status RD: Number of bytes pending in receive buffer WR: Ignored RBUF_CNT [8..15] SIO receive buffer control RD: Number of bytes to be read from the receive FIFO WR: Number of bytes left for readout from the receive FIFO --- [16..31] Reserved TBUF_ST [0..7] SIO output buffer status RD: Space left in TX buffer WR: Ignored TBUF_CNT [8..
Description of the data path To read data: 1. Query RDRD flag (buffer ready?) and write the number of bytes the host wants to read to RBUF_CNT. 2. Read the number of bytes pending in the receive buffer RBUF_ST (more data in the buffer than the host wanted to read?) and the number of bytes left for reading from the receive FIFO in RBUF_CNT (host wanted to read more data than were in the buffer?). 3. Read received characters from SIO_DATA_REGISTER, beginning at char 0. 4.
Controlling image capture Controlling image capture Shutter modes The cameras support the SHUTTER_MODES specified in IIDC V1.31. For all models this shutter is a global pipelined shutter; meaning that all pixels are exposed to the light at the same moment and for the same time span. Pipelined Pipelined means that the shutter for a new image can already happen, while the preceding image is transmitted.
Controlling image capture External Trigger input, as applied at input pin External Trigger input, after inverting opto coupler Shutter register value External Trigger input, as applied at pin External Trigger input, after inv. Opto. Integration Time Figure 90: Trigger_Mode_0 and 1 STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Controlling image capture Bulk trigger (Trigger_Mode_15) Trigger_Mode_15 is an extension to the IIDC trigger modes. One external trigger event can be used to trigger a multitude of internal image intakes. This is especially useful for: • Grabbing exactly one image based on the first external trigger. • Filling the camera's internal image buffer with one external trigger without overriding images.
Controlling image capture The functionality is controlled via bit [6] and bitgroup [12-15] of the following register: Register Name Field Bit Description [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control O: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR If this bit = 1 the value in the Value field has to be ignored. --- [2..
Controlling image capture The screenshots below illustrate the use of Trigger_Mode_15 on a register level: • Line #1switches continuous mode off, leaving viewer in listen mode. • Line #2 prepares 830h register for external trigger and Mode_15. Left = continuous Middle = one-shot Right = multi-shot Line #3 switches camera back to continuous mode. Only one image is grabbed precisely with the first external trigger.
Controlling image capture Trigger delay As already mentioned earlier Stingray cameras feature various ways to delay image capture based on external trigger. With IIDC V1.31 there is a standard CSR at register F0F00534/834h to control a delay up to FFFh x time base value. The following table explains the Inquiry register and the meaning of the various bits.
Controlling image capture Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF0F00834 TRIGGER_DELAY Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control O: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR If this bit = 1, the value in the Value field has to be ignored --- [2..5] Reserved ON_OFF [6] Write: ON or OFF this feature Read: read a status 0: OFF 1: ON If this bit = 0, other fields will be read only. --- [7.
Controlling image capture The advanced register allows start of the integration to be delayed by max. 221 µs, which is max. 2.1 s after a trigger edge was detected. Note • L • Switching trigger delay to ON also switches external Trigger_Mode_0 to ON. This feature works with external Trigger_Mode_0 only.
Controlling image capture Minimum exposure time Camera model Minimum exposure time Effective min. exp. time = Min. exp.
Controlling image capture The lowest possible value of ExpTime is camera-specific (see Table 60: Camera-specific minimum exposure time on page 165). Note • L • • • Exposure times entered via the 81Ch register are mirrored in the extended register, but not vice versa. Longer integration times not only increase sensitivity, but may also increase some unwanted effects such as noise and pixel-to-pixel non-uniformity.
Controlling image capture One-shot Stingray cameras can record an image by setting the one-shot bit in the 61Ch register. This bit is automatically cleared after the image is captured. If the camera is placed in ISO_Enable mode (see Chapter ISO_Enable / freerun on page 170), this flag is ignored. If one-shot mode is combined with the external trigger, the one-shot command is used to arm it. The following screenshot shows the sequence of commands needed to put the camera into this mode.
Controlling image capture One-shot command on the bus to start of exposure The following sections describe the time response of the camera using a single frame (one-shot) command. As set out in the IIDC specification, this is a software command that causes the camera to record and transmit a single frame. The following values apply only when the camera is idle and ready for use. Full resolution must also be set.
Controlling image capture End of exposure to first packet on the bus After the exposure, the CCD sensor is read out; some data is written into the FRAME_BUFFER before being transmitted to the bus. The time from the end of exposure to the start of transport on the bus is: 710 µs ± 62.5 µs This time jitters with the cycle time of the bus (125 µs). OneShot Command Exposure Integration-Start Timebase Reg. X Shutter-Reg.
Controlling image capture Multi-shot Setting multi-shot and entering a quantity of images in Count_Number in the 61Ch register enables the camera to record a specified number of images. The number is indicated in bits 16 to 31. If the camera is put into ISO_Enable mode (see Chapter ISO_Enable / free-run on page 170), this flag is ignored and deleted automatically once all the images have been recorded.
Controlling image capture The following screenshot shows an example of broadcast commands sent with the Firedemo example of FirePackage: Figure 95: Broadcast one-shot • • Line 1 shows the broadcast command, which stops all cameras connected to the same IEEE 1394 bus. It is generated by holding the Shift key down while clicking on Write. Line 2 generates a broadcast one_shot in the same way, which forces all connected cameras to simultaneously grab one image.
Controlling image capture In this case the camera can resynchronize the horizontal clock to the new trigger event, leaving only a very short uncertainty time of the master clock period. Model Exposure start jitter (while FVal) Exposure start jitter (while camera idle) Stingray F-033 ± 9.75 µs ± 1.30 µs Stingray F-046 ± 11.59 µs ± 1.30 µs Stingray F-080 ± 15.29 µs ± 3.33 µs Stingray F-145 ± 23.20 µs ± 5.40 µs Stingray F-146 ± 23.20 µs ± 5.87 µs Stingray F-201 ± 22.61 µs ± 3.
Controlling image capture Sequence mode Generally all AVT Stingray cameras enable certain image settings to be modified on the fly, e.g. gain and shutter can be changed by the host computer by writing into the gain and shutter register even while the camera is running. An uncertainty of up to 3 images remains because normally the host does not know (especially with external trigger) when the next image will arrive.
Controlling image capture Note Sequence mode requires special care if changing image size, Color_Coding_ID and frame rate related parameters. This is because these changes not only affect settings in the camera but also require corresponding settings in the receiving software in the PC. L Caution • a • Incorrect handling may lead to image corruption or loss of subsequent images. Please ask for detailed support if you want to use this feature.
Controlling image capture Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1000228 SEQUENCE_STEP Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..4] Reserved PerformStep [5] Sequence is stepped one item forward PerformReset [6] Sequence reset --- [7..23] Reserved SeqPosition [24..31] Get the current sequence position Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..4] Reserved PerformReset [5] Reset the sequence to start position --- [6.
Controlling image capture SeqMode description Sequence mode Description 0x80 This mode is the default sequence mode and stepping the sequence is compatible to e.g. the Marlin series. With each image integration start the sequence is stepped one item further and the new parameter set becomes active for the next image. 0x82 Stepping of the sequence is controlled by a rising edge of an external signal. The new parameter set becomes active with the next integration start.
Controlling image capture The following flow diagram shows how to set up a sequence. Set SEQUENCE_CTRL ON_OFF flag to true (1) Set SetupMode to true (1) Set SeqLength to desired length (<=MaxLength) Set ImageNo = 0 in SEQUENCE_PARAM Assign image parameters in the corresp.
Controlling image capture Which sequence mode features are available? • • Repeat one step of a sequence n times where n can be set by the variable ImageRepeat in SEQUENCE_PARAM.
Controlling image capture I/O controlled sequence pointer reset I/O controlled sequence pointer reset is always edge controlled. A rising edge on the input pin resets the pointer to the first entry. I/O controlled sequence pointer reset can be combined with Quick Format Change Modes. See Chapter Standard Parameter Update Timing on page 134 and Chapter New: Quick Format Change Mode (QFCM) on page 134.
Controlling image capture Figure 97: Example of sequence mode settings with AVT Firetool Instead of Firetool you also can use SmartView (Version 1.8.0 or greater), but image and transfer formats have to be unchanged (height, width, ColorID). To open the Sequence editor in SmartView: 1. Click Extras Sequence dialog Figure 98: SmartView: Extras Sequence dialog STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Controlling image capture Changing the parameters within a sequence To change the parameter set for one image, it is not necessary to modify the settings for the entire sequence. The image can simply be selected via the ImageNo field and it is then possible to change the corresponding IIDC V1.31 registers.
Controlling image capture Secure image signature (SIS): definition and scenarios Note For all customers who know SIS from Marlin cameras: L • • Stingray cameras have additional SIS features: AOI, exposure/gain, input/output state, index of sequence mode and serial number. In contrary to Marlin cameras, in the Stingray SIS feature the endianness cannot be changed. SIS: Definition Secure image signature (SIS) is the synonym for data, which is inserted into an image to improve or check image integrity.
Controlling image capture • • • • • AOI can be inserted in the image if it was set as a variable e.g. in a sequence. Exposure/gain scenario parameters can be inserted in the image if set as a variable in e.g. sequence mode to identify the imaging conditions. Inserting input and output state on exposure start can be helpful when working with input and output signals. Index of sequence mode can be inserted if SIS is used together with sequence mode.
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Video formats, modes and bandwidth Video formats, modes and bandwidth The different Stingray models support different video formats, modes and frame rates. These formats and modes are standardized in the IIDC (formerly DCAM) specification. Resolutions smaller than the generic sensor resolution are generated from the center of the sensor and without binning. Note • L • • Note L The maximum frame rates can only be achieved with shutter settings lower than 1/framerate.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-033B / Stingray F-033C and board level F-033B BL / F-033C BL Format Mode Resolution Color mode 240 fps 0 120 fps 60 fps 30 fps 15 fps 7.5 fps 3.75 fps 1.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 656 x 492 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 84 fps 84 fps 84 fps 656 x 492 YUV411 YUV422,Raw16 Mono8,Raw8 RGB8 Raw12 84 fps 84 fps 84 fps 67 fps 84 fps 1 328 x 492 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 84 fps 84 fps 84 fps 2 656 x 246 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 149 fps 2x V-binning 149 fps 2x V-binning 149 fps 2x V-binning 3 328 x 246 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 149 fps 2x H+V binning 149 fps 2x H+V binning 149 fps 2x H+V binni
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-046B / Stingray F-046C and board level F-046B BL / F-046C BL Format Mode Resolution Color mode 240 fps 0 120 fps 60 fps 30 fps 15 fps 7.5 fps 3.75 fps 1.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 780 x 580 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 61 fps 61 fps 61 fps 780 x 580 YUV411 YUV422,Raw16 Mono8,Raw8 RGB8 Raw12 61 fps 61 fps 61 fps 48 fps 61 fps 1 388 x 580 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 61 fps 61 fps 61 fps 2 780 x 290 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 111 fps 2x V-binning 111 fps 2x V-binning 111 fps 2x V-binning 3 388 x 290 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 111 fps 2x H+V binning 111 fps 2x H+V binning 111 fps 2x H+V binni
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-080B / Stingray F-080C and board level F-080B BL / F-080C BL Format Mode Resolution 0 1 Color mode 240 fps 120 fps 60 fps 30 fps 15 fps 7.5 fps 3.75 fps 1.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 1032 x 776 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 31 fps 31 fps 31 fps 1032 x 776 YUV411 YUV422,Raw16 Mono8,Raw8 RGB8 Raw12 31 fps 31 fps 31 fps 27 fps 31 fps 1 516 x 776 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 31 fps 31 fps 31 fps 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2 1032 x 388 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 53 fps 53 fps 53 fps 2x V-binning 2x V-binning 2x V-binning 3 516 x 388 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 53 fps 53 fps 53 fp
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-145B / Stingray F-145C and board level F-145B BL / F-145C BL Format Mode Resolution 0 1 2 Color mode 240 fps 120 fps 60 fps 30 fps 15 fps 7.5 fps 3.75 fps 1.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 0 1388 x 1038 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 1388 x 1038 YUV411 YUV422,Raw16 Mono8,Raw8 RGB8 Raw12 16 fps 16 fps 16 fps 16 fps 16 fps 16 fps 15 fps 16 fps 1 692 x 1038 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 16 fps 16 fps 16 fps 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2 1388 x 518 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 27 fps 27 fps 27 fps 2x V-binning 2x V-binning 2x V-binning 3 692 x 518 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 27 fps 27 fps 27
Video formats, modes and bandwidth #: Vertical sub-sampling is done via digitally concealing certain lines, so the frame rate is not frame rate = f (AOI height) but frame rate = f (2 x AOI height) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-146B / Stingray F-146C and board level F-146B BL / F-146C BL Format Mode Resolution 0 1 2 Color mode 240 fps 120 fps 60 fps 30 fps 15 fps 7.5 fps 3.75 fps 1.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 0 1388 x 1038 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 1388 x 1038 YUV411 YUV422,Raw16 Mono8,Raw8 RGB8 Raw12 15 fps 15 fps 15 fps 15 fps 15 fps 15 fps 15 fps 15 fps 1 692 x 1038 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 15 fps 15 fps 15 fps 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2 1388 x 518 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 26 fps 26 fps 26 fps 2x V-binning 2x V-binning 2x V-binning 3 692 x 518 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 26 fps 26 fps 26
Video formats, modes and bandwidth #: Vertical sub-sampling is done via digitally concealing certain lines, so the frame rate is not frame rate = f (AOI height) but frame rate = f (2 x AOI height) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-201B / Stingray F-201C and board level F-201B BL / F-201C BL Format Mode Resolution 0 1 2 Color mode 240 fps 120 fps 60 fps 30 fps 15 fps 7.5 fps 3.75 fps 1.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes 0 1624 x 1234 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 1624 x 1234 YUV411 YUV422,Raw16 Mono8,Raw8 RGB8 Raw12 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 10 fps 14 fps 1 812 x 1234 Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 812 x 1234 YUV411 YUV422,Raw16 Mono8,Raw8 RGB8 Raw12 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2x H-binning 2x H-bi
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution 5# 1624 x 616 1624 x 616 7 6# 812 x 616 812 x 616 Color mode Maximal S800 frame rates for Format_7 modes Mono8 Mono12 Mono16 YUV411 YUV422,Raw16 Mono8,Raw8 RGB8 Raw12 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 14 fps 2 out of 4 V-sub-sampling 2 out of 4 V-sub-sampling 2 out of 4 V-sub-sampling 2 out of 4 V-sub-sampling 2 out of 4 V-sub-sampling 2 out of 4 V-sub-sampling 2 out of 4 V-sub-sampling 2 out of 4 V-sub-sampling Mono8 Mono
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Area of interest (AOI) The camera’s image sensor has a defined resolution. This indicates the maximum number of lines and pixels per line that the recorded image may have. However, often only a certain section of the entire image is of interest. The amount of data to be transferred can be decreased by limiting the image to a section when reading it out from the camera. At a lower vertical resolution the sensor can be read out faster and thus the frame rate is increased.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Figure 99: Area of interest (AOI) Note • L • The left position + width and the upper position + height may not exceed the maximum resolution of the sensor. The coordinates for width and height must be divisible by 4.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Autofunction AOI Use this feature to select the image area (work area) on which the following autofunctions work: • Auto shutter • Auto gain • Auto white balance In the following screenshot you can see an example of the autofunction AOI: Work area Figure 100: Example of autofunction AOI (Show work area is on) Note Autofunction AOI is independent from Format_7 AOI settings.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Note Configuration L To configure this feature in an advanced register see Chapter Autofunction AOI on page 275. Frame rates An IEEE 1394 camera requires bandwidth to transport images. The IEEE 1394b bus has very large bandwidth of at least 62.5 MByte/s for transferring (isochronously) image data. Per cycle up to 8192 bytes (or around 2000 quadlets = 4 bytes@ 800 Mbit/s) can thus be transmitted.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode 0 Resolution 240 fps 120 fps 60 fps 30 fps 15 fps 7.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution 0 800 x 600 YUV (4:2:2) 16 bit/pixel 1 240 fps 120 fps 60 fps 800 x 600 RGB 800 x 600 Y (Mono8) 8 bit/pixel 3 4 1024 x 768 YUV (4:2:2) 8 bit/pixel 6 800 x 600 (Mono16) 16 bit/pixel 7 1.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Format Mode Resolution 60 fps 0 1280 x 960 YUV (4:2:2) 30 fps 16 bit/pixel 1 1280 x 960 RGB 24 bit/pixel 2 1280 x 960 Y (Mono8) 4H 5120p 1280q 8 bit/pixel 3 1600 x 1200 YUV(4:2:2) 16 bit/pixel 2 4 15 fps 7.5 fps 3.75 fps 1.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Frame rates Format_7 In video Format_7 frame rates are no longer fixed. Note L • • Different values apply for the different sensors. Frame rates may be further limited by longer shutter times and/or bandwidth limitation from the IEEE 1394 bus. Details are described in the next chapters: • Max. frame rate of CCD (theoretical formula) • Diagram of frame rates as function of AOI by constant width: the curves describe RAW8, RAW12/YUV411, RAW16/YUV422, RGB8 and max.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-033/F-033 BL: AOI frame rates 1 max. frame rate of CCD = ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------138µs + AOI height × 23.62µs + ( 509 – AOI height ) × 2.64µs Formula 7: Stingray F-033: theoretical max.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-046/F-046 BL: AOI frame rates 1 max. frame rate of CCD = -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------136.22µs + AOI height × 27.59µs + ( 597 – AOI height ) × 2.64µs Formula 8: Stingray F-046: theoretical max.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-080/F-080 BL: AOI frame rates 1 max. frame rate of CCD = ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------222µs + AOI height × 40.50µs + ( 778 – AOI height ) × 7.00µs Formula 9: Stingray F-080: theoretical max.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-145/F-145 BL: AOI frame rates 1 max. frame rate of CCD = -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------450.00µs + AOI height × 59.36µs + ( 1051 – AOI height ) × 10.92µs Formula 10: Stingray F-145: theoretical max.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-146/F-146 BL: AOI frame rates 1 max. frame rate of CCD = -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------337.88µs + AOI height × 60.25µs + ( 1051 – AOI height ) × 11.77µs Formula 11: Stingray F-146: theoretical max.
Video formats, modes and bandwidth Stingray F-201/F-201 BL: AOI frame rates 1 max. frame rate of CCD = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------290µs + AOI height × 54.81µs + ( 1238 – AOI height ) × 7.14µs Formula 12: Stingray F-201: theoretical max.
How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? In some modes the IEEE 1394b bus limits the attainable frame rate. According to the 1394b specification on isochronous transfer, the largest data payload size of 8192 bytes per 125 µs cycle is possible with bandwidth of 800 Mbit/s. In addition, there is a limitation, only a maximum number of 65535 (216 -1) packets per frame are allowed.
How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? ByteDepth is based on the following values: Mode Mono8, Raw8 bit/pixel byte per pixel 8 1 Mono12, Raw12 12 1.5 Mono16, Raw16 14 2 Mono16, Raw16 (High SNR mode) 16 2 YUV4:2:2 16 2 YUV4:1:1 12 1.
How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? Test images Loading test images FirePackage Fire4Linux 1. Start SmartView. 1. Start cc1394 viewer. 2. Click the Edit settings button. 2. In Adjustments menu click on Picture Control. 3. Click Adv1 tab. 3. Click Main tab. 4. In combo box Test images choose Image 1 or another test image. 4. Activate Test image check box on. 5. In combo box Test images choose Image 1 or another test image.
How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? Test images for color cameras The color cameras have 1 test image: YUV4:2:2 mode Figure 107: Color test image Mono8 (raw data) Figure 108: Bayer-coded test image The color camera outputs Bayer-coded raw data in Mono8 instead of (as described in IIDC V1.31) a real Y signal. Note L The first pixel of the image is always the red pixel from the sensor. (Mirror must be switched off.) STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Configuration of the camera Configuration of the camera All camera settings are made by writing specific values into the corresponding registers. This applies to: • values for general operating states such as video formats and modes, exposure times, etc. • extended features of the camera that are turned on and off and controlled via corresponding registers (so-called advanced registers).
Configuration of the camera Every register is 32 bit (big endian) and implemented as follows (MSB = Most Significant Bit; LSB = Least Significant Bit): Far left Bit Bit Bit 0 1 2 ... MSB Bit Bit 30 31 LSB Table 94: 32-bit register Example This requires, for example, that to enable ISO_Enabled mode (see Chapter ISO_Enable / free-run on page 170), (bit 0 in register 614h), the value 80000000 h must be written in the corresponding register. STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Configuration of the camera Offset of Register: (0x0F00614) ISO_Enable Write 80000000 and click Write Content of register: 80000000 = 1000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Figure 109: Enabling ISO_Enable STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Configuration of the camera Offset of Register: (0x1000040) ADV_FNC_INQ Content of register: FEA2E583 = 1111 1110 1010 0010 1110 0101 1000 0011 ExtdShutter Testimage Look-up tables Shading DeferredTrans Trigger Delay Misc.
Configuration of the camera Sample program The following sample code in C/C++ shows how the register is set for video mode/format, trigger mode etc. using the FireGrab and FireStack API. Example FireGrab … // Set Videoformat if(Result==FCE_NOERROR) Result= Camera.SetParameter(FGP_IMAGEFORMAT,MAKEIMAGEFORMAT(RES_640_480, CM_Y8, FR_15)); // Set external Trigger if(Result==FCE_NOERROR) Result= Camera.SetParameter(FGP_TRIGGER,MAKETRIGGER(1,0,0,0,0)); // Start DMA logic if(Result==FCE_NOERROR) Result=Camera.
Configuration of the camera Example FireStack API … // Set framerate Result=WriteQuad(HIGHOFFSET,m_Props.CmdRegBase+CCR_FRAMERATE,(UINT32)m_Parms.F rameRate<<29); // Set mode if(Result) Result=WriteQuad(HIGHOFFSET,m_Props.CmdRegBase+CCR_VMODE,(UINT32)m_Parms.Video Mode<<29); // Set format if(Result) Result=WriteQuad(HIGHOFFSET,m_Props.CmdRegBase+CCR_VFORMAT,(UINT32)m_Parms.Vid eoFormat<<29); // Set trigger if(Result) { Mode=0; if(m_Parms.TriggerMode==TM_EXTERN) Mode=0x82000000; if(m_Parms.
Configuration of the camera Configuration ROM The information in the configuration ROM is needed to identify the node, its capabilities and which drivers are required. The base address for the configuration ROM for all registers is FFFF F0000000h.
Configuration of the camera To compute the effective start address of the node unique ID leaf currAddr = node unique ID leaf address destAddr = address of directory entry addrOffset = value of directory entry destAddr = currAddr + (4 x addrOffset) = 420h + (4 x 000002h) = 428h Table 98: Computing effective start address 420h + 000002h x 4 = 428h Offset Node unique ID leaf 0-7 8-15 16-23 24-31 428h 00 02 5E 9E ....CRC 42Ch 00 0A 47 01 ….
Configuration of the camera Offset 0-7 8-15 16-23 24-31 444h 00 0B A9 6E ....unit_dep_info_length, CRC Unit dependent info 448h 44Ch 40 3C 00 00 ....command_regs_base 81 00 00 02 ....vender_name_leaf 450h 82 00 00 06 ....model_name_leaf 454h 38 00 00 10 ....unit_sub_sw_version 458h 39 00 00 00 ....Reserved 45Ch 3A 00 00 00 ....Reserved 460h 3B 00 00 00 ....Reserved 464h 3C 00 01 00 ....vendor_unique_info_0 468h 3D 00 92 00 ....
Configuration of the camera Implemented registers (IIDC V1.31) The following tables show how standard registers from IIDC V1.31 are implemented in the camera: • Base address is F0F00000h • Differences and explanations can be found in the Description column. Camera initialize register Offset Name Description 000h INITIALIZE Assert MSB = 1 for Init.
Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for video mode Offset Name Field Bit Description Color mode 180h V_MODE_INQ Mode_0 [0] 160 x 120 YUV 4:4:4 (Format_0) Mode_1 [1] 320 x 240 YUV 4:2:2 Mode_2 [2] 640 x 480 YUV 4:1:1 Mode_3 [3] 640 x 480 YUV 4:2:2 Mode_4 [4] 640 x 480 RGB Mode_5 [5] 640 x 480 MONO8 Mode_6 [6] 640 x 480 MONO16 Mode_X [7] Reserved --- [8..
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 19Ch V_MODE_INQ Mode_0 [0] Format_7 Mode_0 (Format_7) Mode_1 [1] Format_7 Mode_1 Mode_2 [2] Format_7 Mode_2 Mode_3 [3] Format_7 Mode_3 Mode_4 [4] Format_7 Mode_4 Mode_5 [5] Format_7 Mode_5 Mode_6 [6] Format_7 Mode_6 Mode_7 [7] Format_7 Mode_7 --- [8..
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 208h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_0, Mode_2) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 [3] 15 fps FrameRate_4 [4] 30 fps FrameRate_5 [5] 60 fps FrameRate_6 [6] 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 [7] 240 fps (V1.31) --- [8..31] Reserved (zero) V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_0, Mode_3) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 214h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_0, Mode_5) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 [3] 15 fps FrameRate_4 [4] 30 fps FrameRate_5 [5] 60 fps FrameRate_6 [6] 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 [7] 240 fps (V1.31) --- [8..31] Reserved (zero) (Format_0, Mode_6) [0] 1.875 fps FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 224h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] Reserved (Format_1, Mode_1) FrameRate_1 [1] Reserved FrameRate_2 [2] 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 [3] 15 fps FrameRate_4 [4] 30 fps FrameRate_5 [5] 60 fps FrameRate_6 [6] 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 [7] 240 fps (V1.31) --- [8..31] Reserved (zero) V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] Reserved (Format_1, Mode_2) FrameRate_1 [1] Reserved FrameRate_2 [2] 7.
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 230h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_1, Mode_4) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 [3] 15 fps FrameRate_4 [4] 30 fps FrameRate_5 [5] 60 fps FrameRate_6 [6] 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 [7] 240 fps (V1.31) --- [8..31] Reserved (zero) V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_1, Mode_5) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 23Ch V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_1, Mode_7) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 [3] 15 fps FrameRate_4 [4] 30 fps FrameRate_5 [5] 60 fps FrameRate_6 [6] 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 [7] Reserved --- [8..31] Reserved (zero) V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_2, Mode_0) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 248h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_2, Mode_2) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 [3] 15 fps FrameRate_4 [4] 30 fps FrameRate_5 [5] 60 fps FrameRate_6 [6] 120 fps (V1.31) FrameRate_7 [7] Reserved --- [8..31] Reserved (zero) V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_2, Mode_3) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 254h V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_2, Mode_5) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.5 fps FrameRate_3 [3] 15 fps FrameRate_4 [4] 30 fps FrameRate_5 [5] 60 fps FrameRate_6 [6] Reserved FrameRate_7 [7] Reserved --- [8..31] Reserved (zero) V_RATE_INQ FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fps (Format_2, Mode_6) FrameRate_1 [1] 3.75 fps FrameRate_2 [2] 7.
Configuration of the camera Offset 2E0h 2E4h 2E8h 2ECh 2F0h 2F4h 2F8h 2FCh Name Field V-CSR_INQ_7_0 V-CSR_INQ_7_1 V-CSR_INQ_7_2 V-CSR_INQ_7_3 V-CSR_INQ_7_4 V-CSR_INQ_7_5 V-CSR_INQ_7_6 V-CSR_INQ_7_7 Bit Description [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 Mode_0 [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 Mode_1 [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 Mode_2 [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 Mode_3 [0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 Mode_4 [0..
Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for basic function Offset Name 400h Field Bit Description BASIC_FUNC_INQ Advanced_Feature_Inq [0] Inquiry for advanced features (Vendor unique Features) [1] Inquiry for existence of Vmode_Error_Status register Vmode_Error_Status_Inq Feature_Control_Error_Status_Inq [2] Inquiry for existence of Feature_Control_Error_Status Opt_Func_CSR_Inq [3] Inquiry for Opt_Func_CSR --- [4..
Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for feature presence Offset Name Field Bit Description 404h FEATURE_HI_INQ Brightness [0] Brightness control Auto_Exposure [1] Auto_Exposure control Sharpness [2] Sharpness control White_Balance [3] White balance control Hue [4] Hue control Saturation [5] Saturation control Gamma [6] Gamma control Shutter [7] Shutter control Gain [8] Gain control Iris [9] Iris control Focus [10] Focus control Temperature [11] Temperature
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 410h .. Reserved Address error on access 47Fh 480h Advanced_Feature_Inq Advanced_Feature_Quadlet_Offset [0..31] Quadlet offset of the advanced feature CSR's from the base address of initial register space (vendor unique) This register is the offset for the Access_Control_Register and thus the base address for Advanced Features. Access_Control_Register does not prevent access to advanced features.
Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for feature elements Register Name 0xF0F00500 BRIGHTNESS_INQUIRY Field Bit Description Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) Abs_Control_Inq [1] Capability of control with absolute value --- [2] Reserved One_Push_Inq [3] One-push auto mode (controlled automatically by the camera once) Readout_Inq [4] Capability of reading out the value of this feature ON_OFF [5] Capability of switching this feature ON and OFF Aut
Configuration of the camera Register Name Field Bit Description 530h TRIGGER_INQ Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) Abs_Control_Inq [1] Capability of control with absolute value --- [2..3 Reserved Readout_Inq [4] Capability of reading out the value of this feature ON_OFF [5] Capability of switching this feature ON and OFF Polarity_Inq [6] Capability of changing the polarity of the trigger input --- [7..15] Reserved 534h 538 ..
Configuration of the camera Register Name Field Bit Description 580h ZOOM_INQ Always 0 584h PAN_INQ Always 0 588h TILT_INQ Always 0 58Ch OPTICAL_FILTER_INQ Always 0 Reserved for other FEATURE_LO_INQ Always 0 590 .. 5BCh 5C0h CAPTURE_SIZE_INQ Always 0 5C4h CAPTURE_QUALITY_INQ Always 0 Reserved for other FEATURE_LO_INQ Always 0 5C8h .. 5FCh 600h CUR-V-Frm_RATE/Revision Bit [0..2] for the frame rate 604h CUR-V-MODE Bit [0..
Configuration of the camera Inquiry register for absolute value CSR offset address Offset Name Description 700h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_0 Always 0 704h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_1 Always 0 708h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_2 Always 0 70Ch ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_3 Always 0 710h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_4 Always 0 714h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_5 Always 0 718h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_6 Always 0 71Ch ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_7 Always 0 720h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_8 Always 0 724h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_9 Always 0 728h ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_10 Always 0 72Ch ABS_CSR_HI_INQ_11 A
Configuration of the camera Status and control register for one-push The OnePush feature, WHITE_BALANCE, is currently implemented. If this flag is set, the feature becomes immediately active, even if no images are being input (see Chapter One-push automatic white balance on page 98).
Configuration of the camera Offset Name 804h AUTO-EXPOSURE Field Bit Description See above Note: Target grey level parameter in SmartView corresponds to Auto_exposure register 0xF0F00804 (IIDC). 808h SHARPNESS See above Table 110: Feature control register STINGRAY Technical Manual V2.2.
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Field Bit Description 80Ch WHITE-BALANCE Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature 0: N/A 1: Available Always 0 for Mono Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control 0: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR If this bit = 1, value in the Value field is ignored.
Configuration of the camera Offset Name 810h HUE Field Bit Description See above Always 0 for Mono 814h SATURATION See above Always 0 for Mono 818h GAMMA See above 81Ch SHUTTER See Advanced Feature time base See Table 36: CSR: Shutter on page 102 820h GAIN See above 824h IRIS Always 0 828h FOCUS Always 0 82Ch TEMPERATURE See Table 113: CSR: Temperature on page 251 830h TRIGGER-MODE Can be effected via advanced feature IO_INP_CTRLx.
Configuration of the camera Feature control error status register Offset Name Description 640h Feature_Control_Error_Status_HI Always 0 644h Feature_Control_Error_Status_LO Always 0 Table 111: Feature control error register Video mode control and status registers for Format_7 Quadlet offset Format_7 Mode_0 The quadlet offset to the base address for Format_7 Mode_0, which can be read out at F0F002E0h (according to Table 105: Frame rate inquiry register on page 229) gives 003C2000h.
Configuration of the camera Offset Name Description 024h . . COLOR_CODING_INQ Vendor Unique Color_Coding 0-127 (ID=128-255) ID=132 ECCID_MONO12 ID=136 ECCID_RAW12 033h ID=133 Reserved ID=134 Reserved ID=135 Reserved See Chapter Packed 12-Bit Mode on page 138. 034h PIXEL_NUMER_INQ According to IIDC V1.31 038h TOTAL_BYTES_HI_INQ According to IIDC V1.31 03Ch TOTAL_BYTES_LO_INQ According to IIDC V1.31 040h PACKET_PARA_INQ See note 044h BYTE_PER_PACKET According to IIDC V1.
Configuration of the camera Temperature register The temperature is implemented with Presence_Inq=1 (available) and ON_OFF [6] always ON according to IIDC V1.31: Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF0F0082C TEMPERATURE Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature: 0: N/A 1: Available Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control O: Control with value in the value field 1: Control with value in the absolute value CSR If this bit=1 the value in the value field has to be ignored. --- [2..
Configuration of the camera Advanced features (AVT-specific) The camera has a variety of extended features going beyond the possibilities described in IIDC V1.31. The following chapter summarizes all available (AVTspecific) advanced features in ascending register order. Note L This chapter is a reference guide for advanced registers and does not explain the advanced features itself.
Configuration of the camera Register Register name Description 0XF1000240 LUT_CTRL 0XF1000244 LUT_MEM_CTRL See Table 124: Advanced register: LUT on page 264 0XF1000248 LUT_INFO 0XF1000250 SHDG_CTRL 0XF1000254 SHDG_MEM_CTRL 0XF1000258 SHDG_INFO 0XF1000260 DEFERRED_TRANS See Table 127: Advanced register: Deferred image transport on page 270 0XF1000270 FRAMEINFO 0XF1000274 FRAMECOUNTER See Table 128: Advanced register: Frame information on page 271 0XF1000300 IO_INP_CTRL1 0XF1000304
Configuration of the camera Register Register name Description 0xF10003A4 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC11 = Crr 0xF10003A8 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC12 = Cgr 0xF10003AC COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC13 = Cbr 0xF10003B0 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC21 = Crg 0xF10003B4 0xF10003B8 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC22 = Cgg See Table 133: Advanced register: Color correction on page 276 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC23 = Cbg 0xF10003BC COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC31 = Crb 0xF10003C0 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC32 = Cgb 0xF10003C4 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC33 = Cbb 0XF1000400 TRIGGER_DELA
Configuration of the camera Register Register name Description 0x1100000 PARRAMLIST_INFO 0x1101000 PARAMLIST_BUFFER See Table 141: Advanced register: Parameter-List Update: parameter list on page 284 Table 114: Advanced registers summary Note L Advanced features should always be activated before accessing them. Note • L • Currently all registers can be written without being activated. This makes it easier to operate the camera using Directcontrol.
Configuration of the camera The µC version and FPGA firmware version numbers are bcd-coded, which means that e.g. firmware version 0.85 is read as 0x0085 and version 1.10 is read as 0x0110. The newly added VERSION_INFOx_EX registers contain extended bcd-coded version information formatted as special.major.minor.patch. So reading the value 0x00223344 is decoded as: • special: 0 (decimal) • major: 22 (decimal) • minor: 33 (decimal) • patch: 44 (decimal) This is decoded to the human readable version 22.33.
Configuration of the camera Advanced feature inquiry This register indicates with a named bit if a feature is present or not. If a feature is marked as not present the associated register space might not be available and read/write errors may occur. Note L Ignore unnamed bits in the following table: these bits might be set or not.
Configuration of the camera Register Name Field Bit 0xF1000044 ADV_INQ_2 Input_1 Input_2 --Output_1 Output_2 Output_3 Output_4 --IntEnaDelay --Output 1 PWM Output 2 PWM Output 3 PWM Output 4 PWM --Camera Status [0] [1] [2..7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12..15] [16] [17..23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28..31] [0] Max IsoSize [1] Paramupd_Timing [2] F7 mode mapping [3] Auto Shutter [4] Auto Gain [5] Auto FNC AOI [6] --- [7..31] --- [0] --- [1] --- [2] --- [18..
Configuration of the camera Camera status This register allows to determine the current status of the camera. The most important flag is the Idle flag. If the Idle flag is set the camera does not capture and does not send any images (but images might be present in the image FIFO). The ExSyncArmed flag indicates that the camera is set up for external triggering. Even if the camera is waiting for an external trigger event the Idle flag might get set.
Configuration of the camera Maximum resolution This register indicates the highest resolution for the sensor and is read-only. Note L This register normally outputs the MAX_IMAGE_SIZE_INQ Format_7 Mode_0 value. This is the value given in the specifications tables under Picture size (max.) in Chapter Specifications on page 38ff. Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1000200 MAX_RESOLUTION MaxHeight [0..15] Sensor height (read only) MaxWidth [16..
Configuration of the camera Note Time base can only be changed when the camera is in idle state and becomes active only after setting the shutter value. L The ExpOffset field specifies the camera specific exposure time offset in microseconds (µs). This time (which should be equivalent to Table 59: Camera-specific exposure time offset on page 164) has to be added to the exposure time (set by any shutter register) to compute the real exposure time.
Configuration of the camera Extended shutter The exposure time for long-term integration of up to 67 seconds can be entered with µs precision via the EXTENDED_SHUTTER register. Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF100020C EXTD_SHUTTER Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..5] Reserved ExpTime [6..31] Exposure time in µs Table 122: Advanced register: Extended shutter The minimum allowed exposure time depends on the camera model.
Configuration of the camera Test images Bit [8] to [14] indicate which test images are saved. Setting bit [28] to [31] activates or deactivates existing test images. By activating any test image the following auto features are automatically disabled: • auto gain • auto shutter • auto white balance Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1000210 TEST_IMAGE Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..
Configuration of the camera Look-up tables (LUT) Load the look-up tables to be used into the camera and choose the look-up table number via the LutNo field. Now you can activate the chosen LUT via the LUT_CTRL register. The LUT_INFO register indicates how many LUTs the camera can store and shows the maximum size of the individual LUTs. The possible values for LutNo are 0..n-1, whereas n can be determined by reading the field NumOfLuts of the LUT_INFO register.
Configuration of the camera Note L The BitsPerValue field indicates how many bits are read from the LUT for any gray-value read from the sensor. To determine the number of bytes occupied for each gray-value round-up the BitsPerValue field to the next byte boundary. Examples: • • BitsPerValue = 8 BitsPerValue = 14 1 byte per gray-value 2 byte per gray-value Divide MaxLutSize by the number of bytes per gray-value in order to get the number of bits read from the sensor.
Configuration of the camera Shading correction Owing to technical circumstances, the interaction of recorded objects with one another, optical effects and lighting non-homogeneities may occur in the images. Because these effects are normally not desired, they should be eliminated as far as possible in subsequent image editing. The camera has automatic shading correction to do this. Provided that a shading image is present in the camera, the on/off bit can be used to enable shading correction.
Configuration of the camera Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1000250 SHDG_CTRL Presence_Inq [0] BuildError [1] --ShowImage BuildImage ON_OFF Busy MemChannelSave [2..3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] MemChannelLoad [9] MemChannelClear --MemChannelError [10] [11..15] [16..19] MemoryChannel [20..23] GrabCount Presence_Inq [24..
Configuration of the camera Reading or writing shading image from/into the camera Accessing the shading image inside the camera is done through the GPDATA_BUFFER. Because the size of the GPDATA_BUFFER is smaller than a whole shading image the data must be written in multiple steps. To read or write a shading image: 1. Query the limits and ranges by reading SHDG_INFO and GPDATA_INFO. 2. Set EnableMemWR or EnableMemRD to true (1). 3. Set AddrOffset to 0. 4.
Configuration of the camera To reload a shading image from non-volatile memory: 1. Set MemoryChannel to the desired memory channel and MemChannelLoad to true (1). 2. Read MemChannelError to check for errors. To clear already stored shading image data in non-volatile memory (shading image data won't be loaded on camera resets): 1. Set MemoryChannel to the desired memory channel and MemChannelClear to true (1). 2. Read MemChannelError to check for errors.
Configuration of the camera Deferred image transport Using this register, the sequence of recording and the transfer of the images can be paused. Setting HoldImg prevents transfer of the image. The images are stored in ImageFIFO. The images indicated by NumOfImages are sent by setting the SendImage bit. When FastCapture is set (in Format_7 only), images are recorded at the highest possible frame rate.
Configuration of the camera Frame information This register can be used to double-check the number of images received by the host computer against the number of images which were transmitted by the camera. The camera increments this counter with every FrameValid signal. This is a mirror of the frame counter information found at 0xF1000610.
Configuration of the camera Delayed Integration Enable (IntEna) A delay time between initiating exposure on the sensor and the activation edge of the IntEna signal can be set using this register. The on/off flag activates/deactivates integration delay. The time can be set in µs in DelayTime. Note • • L Only one edge is delayed. If IntEna_Out is used to control an exposure, it is possible to have a variation in brightness or to precisely time a flash.
Configuration of the camera Auto shutter control The table below illustrates the advanced register for auto shutter control. The purpose of this register is to limit the range within which auto shutter operates. Register Name 0xF1000360 AUTOSHUTTER_CTRL 0xF1000364 AUTOSHUTTER_LO Field Bit Description Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..31] Reserved --- [0..5] Reserved MinValue [6..
Configuration of the camera If both auto gain and auto shutter are enabled and if the shutter is at its upper boundary and gain regulation is in progress, increasing the upper auto shutter boundary has no effect on auto gain/shutter regulation as long as auto gain regulation is active. Note L As with the Extended Shutter the value of MinValue and MaxValue must not be set to a lower value than the minimum shutter time.
Configuration of the camera Autofunction AOI The table below illustrates the advanced register for autofunction AOI. Register Name 0xF1000390 AUTOFNC_AOI 0xF1000394 AF_AREA_POSITION 0xF1000398 AF_AREA_SIZE Field Bit Description Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..3] Reserved ShowWorkArea [4] Show work area --- [5] Reserved ON_OFF [6] Enable/disable AOI (see note above) --- [7] Reserved YUNITS [8..19] Y units of work area/pos.
Configuration of the camera Color correction To switch off color correction in YUV mode: see bit [6] Register Name 0xF10003A0 COLOR_CORR Field Bit Description Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..5] Reserved ON_OFF [6] Color correction on/off default: on Write: 02000000h to switch color correction OFF Write: 00000000h to switch color correction ON Reset [7] Reset to defaults --- [8..31] Reserved 0xF10003A4 COLOR_CORR_COEFFIC11 = Crr [0..
Configuration of the camera Trigger delay Register Name 0xF1000400 TRIGGER_DELAY Field Bit Description Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..5] Reserved ON_OFF [6] Trigger delay on/off --- [7..10] Reserved DelayTime [11..31] Delay time in µs Table 134: Advanced register: Trigger delay The advanced register allows start of the integration to be delayed via DelayTime by max. 221 µs, which is max. 2.1 s after a trigger edge was detected.
Configuration of the camera Soft reset Register Name 0xF1000510 SOFT_RESET Field Bit Description Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..5] Reserved Reset [6] Initiate reset --- [7..19] Reserved Delay [20..
Configuration of the camera High SNR mode (High Signal Noise Ratio) With High SNR mode enabled the camera internally grabs GrabCount images and outputs a single averaged image. Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1000520 HIGH_SNR Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..5] Reserved ON_OFF [6] High SNR mode on/off --- [7..22] Reserved GrabCount [23..31] Number of images (min. 2) 2n images with n=1..
Configuration of the camera Maximum ISO packet size Use this feature to increase the MaxBytePerPacket value of Format_7 modes. This overrides the maximum allowed isochronous packet size specified by IIDC V1.31. Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1000560 ISOSIZE_S400 Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..5] Reserved ON_OFF [6] Enable/Disable S400 settings Set2Max [7] Set to maximum supported packet size --- [8..15] Reserved MaxIsoSize [16..
Configuration of the camera Restrictions Note the restrictions in the following table. When using software with an Isochronous Resource Manager (IRM): deactivate it. Software Restrictions FireGrab Deactivate Isochronous Resource Manager: SetParameter (FGP_USEIRMFORBW, 0) FireStack/FireClass No restrictions SDKs using Microsoft driver (Active FirePackage, Direct FirePackage, ...) n/a Linux: libdc1394_1.x No restrictions Linux: libdc1394_2.
Configuration of the camera Quick parameter change timing modes You can choose between the following update timing modes: • Standard Parameter Update Timing (slightly modified from previous Stingray cameras) • Quick Format Change Mode Note For a detailed description see Chapter Quick parameter change timing modes on page 133. L Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1000570 PARAMUPD_TIMING Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..
Configuration of the camera To switch on Quick Format Change Mode do the following: 1. Set UpdTiming to 2. 2. Set UpdActive to 1. 3. Be aware that all parameter values have to be set within 10 seconds. Automatic reset of the UpdActive flag With Quick Format Change Mode you normally have to clear the UpdActive flag after all desired parameters have been set. Every time the PARAMUPD_TIMING register is written to with the UpdActive flag set to 1 a 10 second time-out is started / restarted.
Configuration of the camera Parameter-List Update The parameter list is an array of address/data pairs which can be sent to the camera in a single bus cycle. Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1100000 PARAMLIST_INFO Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..15] Reserved BufferSize [16..31] Size of parameter list buffer in bytes 0x1101000 PARAMLIST_BUFFER ...
Configuration of the camera Format_7 mode mapping With Format_7 mode mapping it is possible to map special binning and subsampling modes to F7M1..F7M7 (see Figure 83: Mapping of possible Format_7 modes to F7M1...F7M7 on page 132). Register Name Field Bit Description 0xF1000580 F7MODE_MAPPING Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) --- [1..31] Reserved F7MODE_00_INQ [0] Format_7 Mode_0 presence F7MODE_01_INQ [1] Format_7 Mode_1 presence ... ... ...
Configuration of the camera Example To map the internal Format_7 Mode_19 to the visible Format_7 Mode_1, write the decimal number 19 to the above listed F7MODE_1 register. Note L For available Format_7 modes see Figure 83: Mapping of possible Format_7 modes to F7M1...F7M7 on page 132.
Configuration of the camera Secure image signature (SIS) Definition Secure image signature (SIS) is the synonym for data, which is inserted into an image to improve or check image integrity. All • • • • Stingray models can insert Time stamp (1394 bus cycle time at the beginning of integration) Frame counter (frames read out of the sensor) Trigger counter (external trigger seen only) Various camera settings into a selectable line position within the image.
Configuration of the camera Enter a • positive value from 0...HeightOfImage to specify a position relative to the top of the image. LinePos=0 specifies the very first image line. • negative value from -1...-HeightOfImage to specify a position relative to the bottom of the image. LinePos=-1 specifies the very last image line. SIS UserValue can be written into the camera’s image. In sequence mode for every sequence entry an own SIS UserValue can be written.
Configuration of the camera Bit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Cycle offset 12 bit Bit 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 13 14 15 Cycle count ... 24 25 26 ... Cycle count 13 bit 27 28 29 30 31 Second count 7 bit Table 146: Cycle timer layout Advanced register: frame counter Note Different to Marlin SIS: L Register 610 is only to be used to reset the frame counter.
Configuration of the camera Advanced register: trigger counter The trigger counter feature is controlled by the following advanced feature register: Register Name 0xF1000620 TRIGGER_COUNTER 0xF1000624 TRGCNT Field Bit Description Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only) Reset [1] Reset trigger counter --- [2..31] Reserved TriggerCounter [0..
Configuration of the camera Where to find time stamp, frame counter and trigger counter in the image Time stamp (Cycle counter) 1 2 3 4 ⎫ ⎬ ⎭ ⎫ ⎬ ⎭ Trigger counter 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 .. .. . Output line of image . ⎫ ⎬ ⎭ Frame counter Bytes Figure 111: SIS in the image: time stamp, frame counter, trigger counter Where to find all SIS values in the image In the following table you find the position of all SIS values (byte for byte) including the endianness of SIS values. CycleCounter [7..
Configuration of the camera User profiles Definition Within the IIDC specification user profiles are called memory channels. Often they are called user sets. In fact these are different expressions for the following: storing camera settings into a non-volatile memory inside the camera.
Configuration of the camera Store Restore Set default Note • L • The default profile is the profile that is loaded on power-up or an INITIALIZE command. A save or load operation delays the response of the camera until the operation is completed. At a time only one operation can be performed. To store the current camera settings into a profile: 1. Write the desired ProfileID with the SaveProfile flag set. 2. Read back the register and check the ErrorCode field.
Configuration of the camera Reset of error codes The ErrorCode field is set to zero on the next write access. You may also reset the ErrorCode • by writing to the USER_PROFILE register with the SaveProfile, RestoreProfile and SetDefaultID flag not set. • by writing 00000000h to the USER_PROFILE register.
Configuration of the camera Note • L • • • • A profile save operation automatically disables capturing of images. A profile save or restore operation is an uninterruptable (atomic) operation. The write response (of the asynchronous write cycle) will be sent after completion of the operation. Restoring a profile will not overwrite other settings than listed above.
Configuration of the camera GPDATA_BUFFER GPDATA_BUFFER is a general purpose register that regulates the exchange of data between camera and host for: • writing look-up tables (LUTs) into the camera • uploading/downloading of the shading image GPDATA_INFO GPDATA_BUFFER Register Buffer size query indicates the actual storage range Name 0xF1000FFC GPDATA_INFO Field Bit Description --- [0..15] Reserved BufferSize [16..
Firmware update Firmware update Firmware updates can be carried out via FireWire cable without opening the camera. Note For further information: L • • Read the application note: How to update Guppy/Pike/Stingray firmware at AVT website or Contact your local dealer. Extended version number (FPGA/µC) The new extended version number for microcontroller and FPGA firmware has the following format (4 parts separated by periods; each part consists of two digits): Special.Major.Minor.Bugfix or xx.xx.xx.
Appendix Appendix Sensor position accuracy of AVT cameras camera body pixel area pixel area sensor case A sensor case R y camera body Y D N x M I AVT Guppy Series Automated mechanical alignment of sensor into camera front module. (lens mount front flange) Reference points: Sensor: Center of pixel area (photo sensitive cells). Camera: Center of camera front flange (outer case edges). Accuracy: E L I Method of Positioning: x/y: z: R D: +/- 0.
Index Index Numbers 0xF1000010 (version info) .......................255 0xF1000040 (advanced feature inquiry)......257 0xF1000100 (camera status) .....................259 0xF1000200 (max. resolution) ..................260 0xF1000208 (time base) ..........................260 0xF100020C (extended shutter)..........165, 262 0xF1000210 (test image) .........................263 0xF1000220 (sequence mode) ...................174 0xF1000240 (LUT)...................................264 0xF1000250 (shading) ........
Index Autofunction AOI ..............................275 Camera status ...................................259 Color correction ................................276 Deferred image transport ....................270 Delayed Integration Enable (IntEna) ....272 Extended shutter ........................165, 262 Extended version...............................255 Format_7 mode mapping ....................285 frame counter ...................................289 Frame information .............................
Index descending.......................................179 effects .............................................173 IIDC register .....................................106 increase ....................................106, 273 level.........................................110, 113 LUT .................................................116 nonlinear .........................................116 reference...................................101, 103 setting.............................................
Index DelayTime ..............................................272 Digital Camera Specification (DCAM) ..........218 digital video information .......................... 92 digitizer ................................................117 direct fiber technology ............................. 18 document history..................................... 11 DSNU horizontal mirror function...................108 E edge mode (Trigger_Mode_0)...............84, 156 effective min. exp. time...........................
Index drawing ...........................................125 horizontal sub-sampling (color) drawing ...........................................126 HSNR ....................................................139 hue.......................................................147 offset ..............................................147 video mode 0....................................206 video mode 2....................................206 Frame valid ............................................. 84 FrameCounter ....
Index IntEna............................................... 75, 88 IntEna signal ....................................84, 272 IntEna_Delay........................................... 89 IntEna_Out ............................................272 internal trigger.......................................156 interpolation BAYER demosaicing ....................144, 145 BAYER to RGB ...................................144 color ...............................................144 IO_INP_CTRL1 ..........................
Index automatic white balance ..................... 98 offset....................................................164 800h ...............................................106 CCD .................................................106 configuration ROM.............................224 factors .............................................224 hue .................................................147 initialize register...............................227 inquiry register video format ...............
Index sensor position accuracy ..........................298 SeqLength..............................................179 SeqMode description .......................................176 sequence automatic white balance ..................... 99 deferred mode...................................142 important notes ................................179 loading a LUT ...................................118 modified registers .............................173 of images .........................................
Index STINGRAY F-145B/C fiber (Specification) ..... 44 STINGRAY F-145B/C (Specification) ............ 44 STINGRAY F-146B fiber (Specification) ........ 46 STINGRAY F-146B (Specification)................ 46 STINGRAY F-201B/C fiber (Specification) ..... 48 STINGRAY F-201B/C (Specification) ............ 48 Stingray types ......................................... 18 stored settings user profile.......................................294 styles .....................................................
Index trigger function ......................................160 trigger modi...........................................156 trigger overrun .......................................182 triggers .................................................. 79 input ................................................ 79 TRIGGER_DELAY .................................83, 163 TRIGGER_DELAY_INQUIRY....................82, 162 TRIGGER_MODE .......................................160 Trigger_Mode ..................................
