Allied Vision STINGRAY F-033B, STINGRAY F-080C, STINGRAY F-046B, STINGRAY F-033C, STINGRAY F-125B Technical Manual
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Stingray
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany
Technical Manual
V4.6.0
2016-June-30
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Contents
Contacting Allied Vision...................................................................................9
Introduction........................................................................................................... 10
Document history ......................................................................................................... 10
Manual overview........................................................................................................... 22
Conventions used in this manual...................................................................................... 23
Styles .................................................................................................................... 24
Symbols ................................................................................................................. 24
More information.......................................................................................................... 25
Before operation .......................................................................................................... 25
Stingray cameras ............................................................................................... 27
Conformity ............................................................................................................. 28
CE ......................................................................................................................... 28
FCC – Class B Device .................................................................................................. 28
FireWire ................................................................................................................... 29
Overview..................................................................................................................... 29
Definition ............................................................................................................... 29
IEEE 1394 standards ................................................................................................. 29
Why use FireWire?..................................................................................................... 30
FireWire in detail .......................................................................................................... 30
Serial bus ............................................................................................................... 30
FireWire connection capabilities.................................................................................. 31
Capabilities of IEEE 1394a (FireWire 400) ...................................................................... 32
Capabilities of IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800)...................................................................... 32
Compatibility between IEEE 1394a and IEEE 1394b.......................................................... 33
Image transfer via IEEE 1394a and IEEE 1394b ............................................................... 34
IEEE 1394b bandwidths ............................................................................................. 34
FireWire Plug & play capabilities.................................................................................. 36
FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions ................................................................ 37
Operating system support .......................................................................................... 38
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 39
Absolute quantum efficiency........................................................................................... 40
Spectral response plots.................................................................................................. 40
Stingray F-033B/F-033C (including fiber variant)................................................................ 41
Absolute QE ............................................................................................................ 43
Spectral response..................................................................................................... 43
Stingray F-046B/F-046C (including fiber variant)................................................................ 44
Absolute QE ............................................................................................................ 46
Spectral response..................................................................................................... 46
Stingray F-080B/F-080C (including fiber variant)................................................................ 47
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Absolute QE ............................................................................................................ 49
Spectral response..................................................................................................... 49
Stingray F-125B/F-125C (including fiber variant)................................................................ 50
Absolute QE ............................................................................................................ 52
Spectral response..................................................................................................... 52
Stingray F-145B/F-145C (including fiber variant)................................................................ 53
Absolute QE ............................................................................................................ 55
Spectral response..................................................................................................... 55
Stingray F-146B/F-146C (including fiber variant)................................................................ 56
Absolute QE ............................................................................................................ 58
Spectral response..................................................................................................... 58
Stingray F-201B/F-201C (including fiber variant)................................................................ 59
Absolute QE ............................................................................................................ 61
Spectral response..................................................................................................... 61
Stingray F-504B/F-504C (including fiber variant)................................................................ 62
Absolute QE ............................................................................................................ 64
Spectral response..................................................................................................... 64
Camera dimensions.......................................................................................... 65
Serial numbers for starting new front flange .................................................................. 65
Stingray standard housing (2 x IEEE 1394b copper) ............................................................. 66
Stingray (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)......................................................................... 67
Tripod adapter ............................................................................................................. 67
Stingray W90 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)............................................................................... 69
Stingray W90 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper) .................................................................. 70
Stingray W90 S90 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper) ......................................................................... 71
Stingray W90 S90 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)............................................................. 72
Stingray W270 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)............................................................................. 73
Stingray W270 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)................................................................. 74
Stingray W270 S90 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper) ....................................................................... 75
Stingray W270 S90 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)........................................................... 76
Cross section: CS-Mount................................................................................................. 77
Cross section: C-Mount .................................................................................................. 78
Adjustment of C-Mount and CS-Mount............................................................................... 78
Stingray board level: dimensions ..................................................................................... 79
Stingray board level: CS-Mount ....................................................................................... 80
Stingray board level: C-Mount ......................................................................................... 81
Filter and lenses................................................................................................. 82
IR cut filter: spectral transmission ................................................................................... 82
Camera lenses.............................................................................................................. 83
Stingray F-080, F-125 ............................................................................................... 83
Stingray F-033, F-046, F-146 ...................................................................................... 83
Stingray F-201......................................................................................................... 84
Stingray F-145, F-504 ............................................................................................... 84
Camera interfaces............................................................................................. 85
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IEEE 1394b port pin assignment ...................................................................................... 85
Board level camera: IEEE 1394b port pin assignment....................................................... 86
Camera I/O connector pin assignment............................................................................... 88
Board level camera: I/O pin assignment........................................................................ 89
Status LEDs ................................................................................................................. 91
Normal conditions.................................................................................................... 92
Error conditions ....................................................................................................... 92
Control data signals ...................................................................................................... 93
Inputs.................................................................................................................... 93
Input/output pin control ........................................................................................... 93
Outputs.................................................................................................................. 97
Pulse-width modulation (Stingray housing and Stingray board level models) ...................... 102
Pixel data................................................................................................................... 104
Description of the data path ..................................................................... 111
Block diagrams of the cameras ....................................................................................... 111
Monochrome cameras .............................................................................................. 111
Color cameras......................................................................................................... 112
White balance ............................................................................................................. 112
One-push white balance ........................................................................................... 114
Auto white balance (AWB)......................................................................................... 115
Auto shutter ............................................................................................................... 117
Auto gain................................................................................................................... 118
Manual gain ............................................................................................................... 121
Brightness (black level or offset) .................................................................................... 121
Horizontal mirror function............................................................................................. 122
Shading correction ...................................................................................................... 123
Building shading image in Format_7 modes.................................................................. 124
How to store shading image ...................................................................................... 124
Automatic generation of correction data...................................................................... 126
Loading a shading image out of the camera .................................................................. 129
Loading a shading image into the camera..................................................................... 131
Look-up table (LUT) and gamma function ......................................................................... 132
Loading an LUT into the camera ................................................................................. 133
Defect pixel correction.................................................................................................. 134
Building defect pixel correction image in Format_7 modes .............................................. 135
Flow diagram of defect pixel correction........................................................................ 135
Building defect pixel data ......................................................................................... 137
Activate/deactivate defect pixel correction .................................................................. 138
Store defect pixel data non-volatile ............................................................................ 138
Load non-volatile stored defect pixel data.................................................................... 138
Send defect pixel data to the host............................................................................... 139
Receive defect pixel data from the host........................................................................ 139
DPC data: storing mechanism..................................................................................... 139
Binning (only Stingray monochrome models and F-201C/504C) ............................................ 140
2 x / 4 x / 8 x binning (F-201C only 2 x vertical binning).................................................. 140
Vertical binning ...................................................................................................... 141
Horizontal binning (F-201C only 2 x horizontal binning)................................................. 142
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2 x full binning/4 x full binning/8 x full binning (F-201C only 2 x full binning).................... 143
Sub-sampling (Stingray monochrome and color models) ..................................................... 144
What is sub-sampling?.............................................................................................. 144
Which Stingray models have sub-sampling?.................................................................. 144
Description of sub-sampling...................................................................................... 144
Binning and sub-sampling access ................................................................................... 149
Quick parameter change timing modes............................................................................. 151
Stingray timing modes ............................................................................................. 151
How to transfer parameters to the camera .................................................................... 153
Packed 12-Bit Mode .................................................................................................... 156
High SNR mode (High Signal Noise Ratio)......................................................................... 157
Frame memory and deferred image transport..................................................................... 158
Deferred image transport.......................................................................................... 158
HoldImg mode........................................................................................................ 158
FastCapture mode.................................................................................................... 160
Color interpolation (BAYER demosaicing) ......................................................................... 161
Sharpness .................................................................................................................. 162
Hue and saturation ...................................................................................................... 164
Color correction .......................................................................................................... 164
Color conversion (RGB to YUV)........................................................................................ 167
Bulk Trigger................................................................................................................ 167
Level Trigger............................................................................................................... 167
Serial interface ........................................................................................................... 167
Controlling image capture.......................................................................... 173
Trigger modes............................................................................................................. 173
Bulk trigger (Trigger_Mode_15)................................................................................. 174
Trigger delay .......................................................................................................... 178
Software trigger...................................................................................................... 180
Debounce .............................................................................................................. 181
Debounce time........................................................................................................ 181
Exposure time (shutter) and offset .................................................................................. 182
Exposure time offset, minimum exposure time .............................................................. 183
Extended shutter..................................................................................................... 184
One-shot.................................................................................................................... 184
One-shot command on the bus to start exposure............................................................ 186
End of exposure to first packet on the bus .................................................................... 186
Multi-shot.................................................................................................................. 187
ISO_Enable / free-run .................................................................................................. 188
Asynchronous broadcast ............................................................................................... 188
Jitter at start of exposure .............................................................................................. 189
Sequence mode........................................................................................................... 190
How is sequence mode implemented?.......................................................................... 191
Which sequence mode features are available? ............................................................... 196
Points to pay attention to when working with a sequence ................................................ 197
Changing the parameters within a sequence ................................................................. 199
Points to pay attention to when changing the parameters ............................................... 199
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Secure image signature (SIS): definition and scenarios ....................................................... 200
SIS: Definition ........................................................................................................ 200
SIS: Scenarios ........................................................................................................ 201
Video formats, modes and bandwidth................................................. 202
Stingray F-033B/F-033C (including board level variants)..................................................... 203
Stingray F-046B/F-046C (including board level variants)..................................................... 205
Stingray F-080B/F-080C (including board level variants)..................................................... 207
Stingray F-125B/F-125C (including board level variants)..................................................... 209
Stingray F-145B/F-145C (including board level variants)..................................................... 212
Stingray F-146B/F-146C (including board level variants)..................................................... 216
Stingray F-201B/F-201C (including board level variants)..................................................... 220
Stingray F-504B/F-504C (including board level variants)..................................................... 224
Area of interest (AOI) ................................................................................................... 226
Autofunction AOI .................................................................................................... 227
Frame rates ................................................................................................................ 228
Frame rates Format_7 .............................................................................................. 233
Stingray F-033B/F-033C (including board level variants): AOI frame rates .......................... 233
Stingray F-046B/F-046C (including board level variants): AOI frame rates .......................... 234
Stingray F-080B/F-080C (including board level variants): AOI frame rates .......................... 236
Stingray F-125B/F-125C (including board level variants): AOI frame rates .......................... 237
Stingray F-145B/F-145C (including board level variants): AOI frame rates .......................... 238
Stingray F-146B/F-146C (including board level variants): AOI frame rates .......................... 240
Stingray F-201B/F-201C (including board level variants): AOI frame rates .......................... 241
Stingray F-504B/F-504C (including board level variants): AOI frame rates .......................... 242
How does bandwidth affect the frame rate?................................... 244
Test images ................................................................................................................ 246
Loading test images................................................................................................. 246
Test images for monochrome cameras.......................................................................... 246
Test images for color cameras .................................................................................... 247
Configuration of the camera ..................................................................... 248
Camera_Status_Register ............................................................................................... 248
Example ................................................................................................................ 249
Sample program...................................................................................................... 250
Configuration ROM....................................................................................................... 252
Implemented registers (IIDC V1.31) ................................................................................ 255
Camera initialize register .......................................................................................... 255
Inquiry register for video format................................................................................. 255
Inquiry register for video mode .................................................................................. 256
Inquiry register for video frame rate and base address .................................................... 257
Inquiry register for basic function............................................................................... 266
Inquiry register for feature presence ........................................................................... 267
Inquiry register for feature elements........................................................................... 269
Status and control registers for camera........................................................................ 272
Inquiry register for absolute value CSR offset address ..................................................... 273
Status and control register for one-push ...................................................................... 274
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Feature control error status register............................................................................ 277
Video mode control and status registers for Format_7..................................................... 277
Temperature register................................................................................................ 279
Advanced features (Allied Vision-specific) ........................................................................ 279
Advanced registers summary ..................................................................................... 280
Extended version information register......................................................................... 283
Advanced feature inquiry .......................................................................................... 285
Camera status......................................................................................................... 287
Maximum resolution ................................................................................................ 288
Time base .............................................................................................................. 288
Extended shutter..................................................................................................... 290
Permanent Data Storage ........................................................................................... 291
Test images............................................................................................................ 294
Look-up tables (LUT)................................................................................................ 295
Shading correction .................................................................................................. 297
Deferred image transport.......................................................................................... 300
Frame information................................................................................................... 300
Defect pixel correction ............................................................................................. 301
Input/output pin control .......................................................................................... 302
Delayed Integration Enable (IntEna)........................................................................... 303
Auto shutter control ................................................................................................ 304
Auto gain control .................................................................................................... 305
Autofunction AOI .................................................................................................... 306
Color correction ...................................................................................................... 307
Trigger delay .......................................................................................................... 308
Mirror image .......................................................................................................... 308
Soft reset............................................................................................................... 309
High SNR mode (High Signal Noise Ratio) .................................................................... 310
Maximum ISO packet size .......................................................................................... 311
Quick parameter change timing modes ........................................................................ 312
Parameter-List Update ............................................................................................. 314
Format_7 mode mapping .......................................................................................... 315
Low noise binning mode (2 x and 4 x binning)............................................................... 316
Secure image signature (SIS)..................................................................................... 316
Software feature control (disable LEDs) ....................................................................... 322
User profiles........................................................................................................... 323
Pulse-width modulation (PWM): Stingray housing and board level cameras......................... 326
GPDATA_BUFFER ..................................................................................................... 326
Firmware update .............................................................................................. 328
Extended version number (microcontroller and FPGA)......................................................... 328
Appendix ............................................................................................................... 329
Sensor position accuracy of Stingray cameras.................................................................... 329
Index ........................................................................................................................ 330
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Contacting Allied Vision
Contacting Allied Vision
Connect with Allied Vision colleagues by function:
www.alliedvision.com/en/contact
Find an Allied Vision office or distributor:
www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/where-we-are.html
Email:
info@alliedvision.com (for commercial and general inquiries)
support@alliedvision.com (for technical assistance with Allied Vision products)
Telephone:
EMEA: +49 36428-677-0
The Americas: +1 978-225-2030
Asia-Pacific: +65 6634-9027
China: +86 (21) 64861133
Headquarters:
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda, Germany
Tel: +49 (36428) 677-0 Fax +49 (36428) 677-24
President/CEO: Frank Grube | Registration Office: AG Jena HRB 208962
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Introduction
Introduction
This Stingray Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications,
dimensions, all camera features (IIDC standard and Allied Vision smart features)
and their registers, trigger features, all video and color formats, bandwidth, and
frame rate calculation.
For information on hardware installation, safety warnings, and pin assignments
on I/O connectors and IEEE 1394b connectors read the 1394 Installation
Manual.
Note
Please read through this manual carefully.
We assume that you have read already the 1394 Installation
Manual (see: https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/
technical-documentation) and that you have installed the
hardware and software on your PC or laptop (FireWire card,
cables).
Document history
Version Date Remarks
V2.0.0 31.03.2008 New Manual - RELEASE status
V2.1.0 23.05.2008 New CAD drawings due to new flange in Chapter Camera
dimensions on page 65
Added Appendix: Chapter Appendix on page 329
Added direct fiber technology in Chapter Stingray cameras on
page 27
Added fiber cameras (1 x copper, 1 x GOF) and fiber power
consumption in all tables in Chapter Specifications on page 39
Added Chapter Pulse-width modulation (Stingray housing and
Stingray board level models) on page 102
Added Chapter Horizontal mirror function on page 122
Added Chapter Shading correction on page 123
Table 1: Document history
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Introduction
Version Date Remarks
continued from previous page
V2.1.0 23.05.2008 Added 4 x and 8 x binning in
Chapter Binning (only Stingray monochrome models and F-
201C/504C) on page 140
Added 2 out of 8 sub-sampling in Chapter Sub-sampling
(Stingray monochrome and color models) on page 144
Changed Table 81 on page 150
Added fiber models in Table 56 on page 159
Added Chapter Temperature register on page 279
Added Shading control registers (0xF1000250, 0xF1000254,
0xF1000258) in Table 125 on page 280
Added Mirror image register (0xF1000410) in Table 125 on page
280
Added board level variants in Table 127 on page 284
Added Shading and Mirror image in Table 128 on page 285
Added Chapter Shading correction on page 297
Added Chapter Mirror image on page 308
Added Appendix Chapter Appendix on page 329
Added 0x09 PWM in Table 29 on page 100
Added Chapter Board level camera: IEEE 1394b port pin
assignment on page 86
Added Chapter Board level camera: I/O pin assignment on page
89
Added PWM feature in Chapter IO_OUTP_CTRL 1-4 on page 98
Added Table on page 102
Added PWM feature in Table 29 on page 100
Added board level in Table on page 202
Added board level (BL) in Table 127 on page 284
Added PWM in Table 128 on page 285
Changed resolutions of Format_7 modes in Chapter Video
formats, modes and bandwidth on page 202
Corrected RGB8 frame rates in Format_7 Mode_0 in Chapter
Video formats, modes and bandwidth on page 202
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V2.1.0 23.05.2008 Added frame rates for binning and sub-sampling modes in
Chapter Video formats, modes and bandwidth on page 202
Added Chapter Appendix on page 329
Changed provisions directive to 2004/108/EG in Chapter
Conformity on page 28
V2.2.0 15.08.2008 Corrected Hirose connector in CAD drawings in Chapter Camera
dimensions on page 65
Added cross-reference from upload LUT to GPDATA_BUFFER in
Chapter Loading a shading image into the camera on page 131
Added cross-reference from upload/download shading image to
GPDATA_BUFFER in:
–Chapter Loading a shading image out of the camera on
page 129
–Chapter Loading a shading image into the camera on
page 131
Added little endian vs. big endian byte order in Chapter
GPDATA_BUFFER on page 326
Added detailed cross-reference in Chapter Camera I/O connector
pin assignment on page 88
Added detailed level values of I/Os in Chapter Camera I/O
connector pin assignment on page 88
Rounded shutter speeds in Chapter Specifications on page 39
Rounded offsets in Chapter Exposure time (shutter) and offset on
page 182 and in Table 93 on page 187
Added new image of Stingray camera with two screws on either
side of the cameras for fixing the front flange:
– See title page
New Stingray photo on title page (with new screws on either side
of camera)
New photo of LED positions in Table 42 on page 91
V2.3.0 12.09.2008 New Stingray board level CAD drawing with new Molex 1.25 mm
Pitch PicoBlade Wire-to-Board Header (53047-1310) and new
cable lengths in Table 39 on page 87 and in Table 41 on page 90
V2.4.0 30.09.2008 New Stingray board level CAD drawing with new Molex 1.25 mm
Pitch PicoBlade Wire-to-Board Header (53047-1310) in:
– Table 34 on page 79
– Table 35 on page 80
– Table 36 on page 81
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V3.0.0 08.10.2008 New Stingray board level CAD drawing with name of screws
M2x14 ISO7045-A2 (2x):
– Table 35 on page 80
– Table 36 on page 81
New Stingray F-125B/C: Read information in the following
sections:
• Table 10 on page 46
• Table 56 on page 159
• Table 66 on page 183
• Table on page 183
• Table 93 on page 187
• Table 71 on page 189
• Table 82 on page 209
• Table 83 on page 211
• Table 127 on page 284
For Stingray F-125B/C output switching times (tp and minimum
shutter) see FireWire Hardware Installation Guide, subsection
Stingray delay
V4.0.0 21.10.2008 New Stingray F-504B/C: Read information in the following
sections:
• Table 14 on page 54
• Table 56 on page 159
• Table 66 on page 183
• Table 66 on page 183
• Table 93 on page 187
• Table 71 on page 189
• Table 90 on page 224
• Table 91 on page 225
• Table 127 on page 284
For Stingray F-504B/C output switching times (tp and minimum
shutter) see FireWire Hardware Installation Guide, subsection
Stingray delay
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V4.1.0 28.01.2009 All advanced registers in 8-digit format beginning with 0xF1to in
Chapter Advanced features (Allied Vision-specific) on page 279
and in Chapter Parameter-List Update on page 314
New CAD drawings (hexagon socket head cap screw ISO 4762):
• Table 34 on page 79
• Table 35 on page 80
• Table 36 on page 81
• Table 39 on page 87
• Table 41 on page 90
SEQUENCE_RESET register moved to SEQUENCE_STEP register
(0xF1000228) inTable on page 192 and inTable on page 280
Corrected CAD drawing in Table 26 on page 71
Revised Chapter White balance on page 112ff
Memory size (Internal FIFO memory) of Stingray F-125 is 12
frames in Table 10 on page 46 and in Table 56 on page 159
Revised Table 99 on page 237
Corrected black level increments in Chapter Brightness (black
level or offset) on page 121
New AOI frame rates of Stingray F-504 in Chapter Stingray F-504
frame rate as a function of AOI height [width=2452] on page 242
New Stingray F-125C RGB8 modes in Table 82 on page 209
New Stingray F-504C RGB8 modes in Table 90 on page 224
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V4.2.0 28.05.2009 Calculated effective chip size for all sensors (with resolution of
Format_7 Mode_0) in Chapter Specifications on page 39
SIS feature: standardized terminology, added examples in
Chapter Secure image signature (SIS): definition and scenarios
on page 200
Stingray cameras do not support storing shading image data
into non-volatile memory, see Table 137 on page 297
(0XF1000250 bit 8 to 10)
Corrected drawing in Table 112 on page 303
In SIS chapter: added cycle time examples: Chapter Examples:
cycle time on page 318
Stingray update round (SUR):
• Only glass optical fiber (GOF) models: new LED signals
(asynchronous traffic and signal detect) in Table 20 on
page 92
• Stingray F-504 cameras are also available with 64 MB
internal FIFO memory (instead of 32 MB):
– Table 14 on page 54 and
– Table 56 on page 159
• All Stingray models: added defect pixel correction:
–Chapter Defect pixel correction on page 134
– Table 141 on page 301
• All Stingray models: added low noise binning mode:
– Table 157 on page 316
• All Stingray models: added software trigger:
– In inquiry register 530h on page 270 added:
Value_Read_Inq [7],
Trigger_Source0_Inq [8] and
Software_Trigger_Inq [15]
– In inquiry register 62Ch on page 272 added:
Software_Trigger
• All Stingray models: added disable LEDs function:
–Chapter Software feature control (disable LEDs) on page
322
• All Stingray GOF models: added two new LED signals
– Only GOF: asynchronous traffic on page 92
– Only GOF: GOF signal detect on page 92
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V4.2.0 28.05.2009 Stingray update round (SUR):
• All Stingray models: added debounce feature:
– Advanced register summary 0xF1000840 on page 282
– Advanced register summary 0xF1000850 on page 282
– Advanced register summary 0xF1000860 on page 282
– Advanced register summary 0xF1000870 on page 282
–Chapter Debounce on page 181
– Table 65 on page 182
• WaitingForTrigger signal for outputs
– Table 27 on page 97
– Output mode: trigger ID 0x0A on page 100
– Table 45 on page 101
V4.3.0 15.09.2009 Minor corrections:
• Notice about connection between temperature at sensor
and temperature at camera housing on page 279
• Corrected registers for IO_OUTP_PWM2/3/4 in Table 30 on
page 102 and in Table 125 on page 280
• Revised Chapter Conformity on page 28
• New drawings to show maximum protrusion: Table 32 on
page 77 and Table 33 on page 78
• New values for maximum protrusion: tables in Chapter
Camera dimensions on page 65
• Corrected addresses of debounce registers:
– Advanced register summary 0xF1000840 on page 282
– Advanced register summary 0xF1000850 on page 282
– Advanced register summary 0xF1000860 on page 282
– Advanced register summary 0xF1000870 on page 282
– Table 65 on page 182
• Stingray cameras with serial numbers S/N greater
09/17-285831532 have a heat sink and thus the mass of
the camera increases from 92 g up to 108 g: see Chapter
Specifications on page 39
2x/4x/8x binning:
• Stingray F-504C has now also the usual 2x/4x/8x binning
(no color binning): see Chapter Binning (only Stingray
monochrome models and F-201C/504C) on page 140 and
Chapter Binning and sub-sampling access on page 149 and
Table 14 on page 54
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V4.3.0 15.09.2009 New front flange:
• Title page: new Stingray photo
•New CAD drawings:
– All CAD drawings in Chapter Camera dimensions on page
65
– Cross section drawings in Table 32 on page 77 and Table
33 on page 78. Adjustments by means of the
adjustment spacer(s) have to be done in the Allied
Vision factory. Contact Allied Vision support.
– Table 39 on page 87
– Table 41 on page 90
V4.4.0 12.07.2010 Improvements:
• HSNR description, see Chapter High SNR mode (High Signal
Noise Ratio) on page 310
New Stingray front flange:
• Serial numbers for Stingray camera models starting new
front flange: Chapter Serial numbers for starting new front
flange on page 65
Corrections:
• Corrected Note on BitsPerValue, seeTable on page 296
New Stingray Compact:
•Chapter Cross section: CS-Mount on page 77
New storage temperature:
• 70 °C, see Chapter Specifications on page 39
New links to new Allied Vision website:
•Chapter Contacting Allied Vision on page 9 and many others
New measured sensitivity curves:
•chapter Absolute quantum efficiency on page 56
Added RGB8 in fixed formats:
• Table 76 on page 203
• Table 78 on page 205
• Table 84 on page 212
Added Full support Windows 7 for IEEE 1394a/IEEE 1394b:
• Table 6 on page 38
Corrected trigger diagram:
• Table 45 on page 101
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V4.4.1 07.01.2011 • Minor corrections
• Converted FrameMaker files from FM7 to FM9
• Added required minimum number of GrabCount value (2) for
HIGH_SNR ON in Table 150 on page 310
• Added info that for 8-bit video modes, the internal HSNR
calculations are done with 14-bit: Chapter High SNR mode
(High Signal Noise Ratio) on page 157
• Changed tripod drawing: added dimensions of three big
holes (M6 and UNC 1/4-20) in Table 23 on page 68
• Added Windows 7 support and revised Windows XP/Windows
Vista in Chapter FireWire and operating systems on page 38
V4.4.2 15.04.2011 • Added sensitivity curves for Stingray F-125B/F-125C:
see Table 11 on page 60 and
see Table 12 on page 60
C-/CS-Mount no more adjustable, for modifications contact
Allied Vision support and send camera to Allied Vision:
• See Chapter Specifications on page 39
• See Chapter Adjustment of C-Mount and CS-Mount on page
78
Stingray firmware update round:
• Defect pixel correction: you do not need to set value for
brightness to maximum any more: see Table 64 on page 136
and Chapter Grab an image with defect pixel data on page
137
• Besides in Mono8 mode defect pixel correction is also
possible in Raw8 mode: see note in Chapter Building defect
pixel data on page 137
• Revised Chapter Defect pixel correction on page 134
• Image is shot internally during calculating a mean value:
see note in Chapter Calculate defect pixel coordinates on
page 137
• Activate HSNR mode to improve defect pixel correction: see
note in Chapter Building defect pixel data on page 137
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V4.4.2
[continued]
15.04.2011
[continued]
Stingray firmware update round:
• Added descriptions for defect pixel correction in F7 modes:
see Chapter Building defect pixel correction image in
Format_7 modes on page 135
• Shading correction in Format_7 mode 0 (Mono8) is only
available up to S400: see note in Chapter Building shading
image in Format_7 modes on page 124
Some smaller corrections:
• At register 0xF1000200 changed width and height: see
Table 130 on page 288
• YUV8: deleted description of data type straight binary: Table
48 on page 109
• Y (Mono8/Raw8) are Allied Vision own formats: see Table 35
on page 107
V4.4.3 15.03.2012 Some smaller corrections:
• User sets changed: LUT and on/off bit can be stored in user
settings: see Chapter Stored settings on page 325
• Stingray F-504C provides 2 out of 8 horizontal subsampling: see Figure 74 on page 145
• Corrected: maximum gain for Stingray F-504B/C is 670 and
not 680, see Chapter Manual gain on page 121
• Corrected: Stingray F-504B/C: range in dB is 0 to 24.053
(not 24.4), see Chapter Manual gain on page 121 and
Chapter Stingray F-504B/F-504C (including fiber variant)
on page 62
• Changed: number of steps from ± 40 to ± 128 in steps of 1/
12.8° in Chapter Hue and saturation on page 164
Changed fixed format modes and Format 7 modes:
• Table 80 on page 207
• Table 96 on page 234
• Table 97 on page 235
• Table 98 on page 236
• Table 99 on page 237
• Table 100 on page 239
• Table 101 on page 240
• Table 102 on page 241
• Table 103 on page 242
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V4.4.3
[continued]
15.03.2012
[continued]
More smaller corrections:
• Removed Active FirePackage in the last line fo spefication
tables in Chapter Specifications on page 39
• Added explanations to H, p and q abbreviations in Chapter
Frame rates on page 228
• Added hyperlinks to Stingray compact in Chapter Camera
dimensions on page 65
•Added Table 38 on page 108
• Added Raw12 format in sharpness Note on page 163
• Added arrow for Raw8/12/16 in Table 51 on page 112
• High SNR mode: Added note to set grab count and
activation of HighSNR in one single write access:
– see Chapter High SNR mode (High Signal Noise Ratio) on
page 157
–Chapter High SNR mode (High Signal Noise Ratio) on
page 310
V4.4.4 31.05.2012 New frame rates for Stingray F-033/F-033 BL:
• See Chapter Stingray F-033B/F-033C (including board level
variants): AOI frame rates on page 233
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V.4.4.5 31.07.2014 Updated data:
• Replaced spectral curves according to Allied Vision EMVA
1288 measurements in chapter Absolute quantum
efficiency on page 56
Some smaller corrections:
• Corrected hyperlinks to targets on the Allied Vision website
• Removed outdated information in Chapter Requirements
for PC and IEEE 1394b on page 35
• Added hyperlink to FireWire accessories on the Allied Vision
website in Chapter Requirements for PC and IEEE 1394b on
page 35
• Removed information on the Universal Package in Chapter
Operating system support on page 38
• Reduced to the current information on the system
requirements in Chapter Operating system support on page
38
Added information that all color modes in Chapter Specifications
on page 39 comply with the IIDC specifications
V.4.5.0 09.03.2015 Updated data:
• Corrected hyperlinks to targets on the Allied Vision website
• Updated sensor curves in chapter Absolute quantum
efficiency on page 56.
• Corrected information in Chapter Appendix on page 329
• Adapted addresses in Chapter Contacting Allied Vision on
page 9
• Corrected information for binning in Chapter Definition on
page 140.
• Corrected information in Chapter Sensor position accuracy
of Stingray cameras on page 329
Layout changes due to a changed Corporate identity:
• Replaced the previous Allied Vision logo by the current one
• Reworded all appropriate contents from AVT and Allied
Vision Technologies to Allied Vision
Table 1: Document history (continued)
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Version Date Remarks
V4.6.0 30.06.2016 Updated data:
• Added non-volatile memory (Flash) for Stingray cameras
with S/N 31
on page 39
• Added new feature information in Chapter Permanent Data
Storage on page 291 (Stingray cameras with S/N 319438848
to 335544319)
• Corrected typos and broken links
• Added a note about Hirose I/O connectors in Chapter
Camera I/O connector pin assignment on page 88
• Updated absolute QE plots
• Added spectral response plots
• Added absolute QE and spectral response notes
• Removed the Stingray Compact as this model is being
discontinued
Table 1: Document history (continued)
Manual overview
9438848 to 335544319 to Chapter Specifications
This manual overview describes each chapter of this manual shortly.
•Chapter Contacting Allied Vision on page 9 lists Allied Vision contact data
for both:
– technical information / ordering
– commercial information
•Chapter Introduction on page 10 (this chapter) gives you the document
history, a manual overview and conventions used in this manual (styles
and symbols). Furthermore, you learn how to get more information on how
to install hardware (1394 Installation Manual), available Allied Vision
software (including documentation) and where to get it.
•Chapter Stingray cameras on page 27 gives you a short introduction to the
Stingray cameras with their FireWire technology. Links are provided to data
sheets and brochures on Allied Vision website.
•Chapter Conformity on page 28 gives you information about conformity of
Allied Vision cameras.
•Chapter FireWire on page 29 describes the FireWire standard in detail,
explains the compatibility between IEEE 1394a and IEEE 1394b and
explains bandwidth details (including Stingray examples).
– Read and follow the FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions in
Chapter FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions on page 37.
– Read Chapter Operating system support on page 38.
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•Chapter Filter and lenses on page 82 describes the IR cut filter and suitable
camera lenses.
•Chapter Specifications on page 39 lists camera details and absolute
quantum efficiency plots for each camera type.
•Chapter Camera dimensions on page 65 provides CAD drawings of standard
housing (copper and GOF) models, tripod adapter, available angled head
models, cross sections of CS-Mount and C-Mount.
•Chapter Camera interfaces on page 85 describes in detail the inputs/
outputs of the cameras (including Trigger features). For a general
description of the interfaces (FireWire and I/O connector) see the 1394
Installation Manual.
•Chapter Description of the data path on page 111 describes in detail IIDC
conform as well as Allied Vision-specific camera features.
•Chapter Controlling image capture on page 173 describes trigger modes,
exposure time, one-shot/multi-shot/ISO_Enable features. Additionally,
special Allied Vision features are described: sequence mode and secure
image signature (SIS).
•Chapter Video formats, modes and bandwidth on page 202 lists all
available fixed and Format_7 modes (including color modes, frame rates,
binning/sub-sampling, AOI=area of interest).
•Chapter How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? on page 244 gives
some considerations on bandwidth details.
•Chapter Configuration of the camera on page 248 lists standard and
advanced register descriptions of all camera features.
•Chapter Firmware update on page 328 explains where to get information
on firmware updates and explains the extended version number scheme of
FPGA/microcontroller.
•Chapter Appendix on page 329 lists the sensor position accuracy of Allied
Vision cameras.
•Chapter Index on page 330 gives you quick access to all relevant data in
this manual.
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:
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Styles
Style Function Example
Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting
important things
Courier Code listings etc. Input
Upper case Register REGISTER
Italics Modes, fields Mode
Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link)
Table 2: Styles
bold
Symbols
Note
This symbol highlights important information.
Caution
This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to
follow these instructions to avoid malfunctions.
www
This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL
itself is shown in blue.
Example:
https://www.alliedvision.com
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More information
For more information on hardware and software read the following:
• 1394 Installation Manual describes the hardware installation procedures
for all IEEE 1394 cameras (Marlin, Guppy, Pike, Stingray). Additionally, you
get safety instructions and information about camera interfaces (IEEE
1394a/b copper and GOF, I/O connectors, input and output).
www
You find the 1394 Installation Manual here:
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technicaldocumentation
www
Before operation
We place the highest demands for quality on our cameras.
Target group. This Technical Manual is the guide to detailed technical information of the
camera and is written for experts.
Getting started. For a quick guide how to get started read 1394 Installation Manual first.
Note
All software packages (including documentation and release
notes) provided by Allied Vision can be downloaded at:
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/softwaredownloads
Please read through this manual carefully before operating the
camera.
Caution
Note
For information on Allied Vision accessories and software read
1394 Installation Manual.
Before operating any Allied Vision camera read safety
instructions and ESD warnings in 1394 Installation Manual.
To demonstrate the properties of the camera, all examples in
this manual are based on the FirePackage OHCI API software
and the SmartView application.
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Note
The camera also works with all IIDC (formerly DCAM)
compatible IEEE 1394 programs and image processing
libraries.
All naming in this document relates to FirePackage, not to
GenICam.
www
For downloads see:
Software (Vimba and all other software):
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/softwaredownloads
Firmware: https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/
firmware
Technical documentation (overview page):
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technicaldocumentation
Technical papers (application notes, white papers) and
knowledge base:
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-papersknowledge-base
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Stingray cameras
Stingray cameras
IEEE 1394b With the Stingray, Allied Vision 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.
Image applications Allied Vision can provide users with a range of products that meet almost all the
requirements of a very wide range of image applications.
FireWire The industry standard IEEE 1394 (FireWire or i.Link) facilitates the simplest
computer compatibility and bidirectional data transfer using the plug-and-play
process. Further development of the IEEE 1394 standard has already made 800
Mb/second possible.
Note
Note
www
For further information on FireWire read chapter FireWire on
page 29.
All naming in this document relates to FirePackage, not to
GenICam.
For further information on the highlights of Stingray types and
the Stingray family read the data sheets and brochures on the
website of Allied Vision:
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/stingray-documentation
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Conformity
Conformity
Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all
standard cameras of the Stingray family to which this declaration relates are in
conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s):
• CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• RoHS (2011/65/EU)
• REACH (EC No 1907/2006)
•CE
• WEEE
CE
We declare, under our sole responsibility, that the previously described Stingray
cameras conform to the directives of the CE.
(Stingray board level cameras do not have CE)
(Stingray board level cameras do not have FCC)
FCC – Class B Device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. You
are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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FireWire
Overview
FireWire provides one of the most comprehensive, high-performance, and 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.
Figure 1: FireWire Logo
IEEE 1394 standards
FireWire was developed by Apple Computer in the late 1990s, after work defining
a slower version of the interface by the IEEE 1394 working committee in the
1980s. Apple's development was completed in 1995. It is defined in the IEEE
1394 standard, which is currently a composite of three documents:
• Original IEEE Std. 1394-1995
• IEEE Std. 1394a-2000 amendment
• IEEE Std. 1394b-2002 amendment
FireWire is used to connect digital cameras, especially in industrial systems for
machine vision.
Note
All naming in this document relates to FirePackage, not to
GenICam.
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Why use FireWire?
Digital cameras with on-board FireWire (IEEE 1394a or IEEE 1394b)
communications conforming to the IIDC standard (V1.3 or V1.31) have created
cost-effective and powerful solutions options being used for thousands of
different applications around the world. FireWire is currently the premier robust
digital interface for industrial applications for many reasons, including:
• Guaranteed bandwidth features to ensure fail-safe communications
• Interoperability with multiple different camera types and vendors
• Diverse camera powering options, including single-cable solutions up to
45 W
• Effective multiple-camera solutions
• Large variety of FireWire accessories for industrial applications
• Availability of repeaters and optical fiber cabling
• Forward and backward compatibility blending IEEE 1394a and IEEE 1394b
• Both real-time (isochronous) and demand-driven asynchronous data
transmission capabilities
FireWire in detail
Serial bus
FireWire is a very effective way to utilize a low-cost serial bus, through a
standardized communications protocol, that establishes packetized data
transfer between two or more devices. FireWire offers real time isochronous
bandwidth for image transfer with guaranteed low latency. It also offers
asynchronous data transfer for controlling camera parameters on the fly, such as
gain and shutter. As illustrated in the diagram below, these two modes can coexist by using priority time slots for video data transfer and the remaining time
slots for control data transfer.
Figure 2: IEEE 1394a data transmission
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Whereas IEEE 1394a works in half duplex transmission, IEEE 1394b does full
Cycle Sync: 1394b
Parallel arbitration, handled by BOSS, can eliminate gaps
duplex transmission. IEEE 1394b optimizes the usage of the bandwidth, as it
does not need gaps between the signals like IEEE 1394a. This is due to parallel
arbitration, handled by the bus owner supervisor selector (BOSS). For details see
the following diagram:
Figure 3: IEEE 1394b data transmission
Additional devices may be added up to the overall capacity of the bus, but
throughput at guaranteed minimum service levels is maintained for all devices
with an acknowledged claim on the bus. This deterministic feature is a huge
advantage for many industrial applications where robust performance is
required. This applies with applications that do not allow dropping images
within a specific time interval.
FireWire connection capabilities
FireWire can connect together up to 63 peripherals in an acyclic network
structure (hubs). It allows peer-to-peer device communication between digital
cameras, without using system memory or the CPU.
A FireWire camera can directly, via direct memory access (DMA), write into or
read from the memory of the computer with almost no CPU load.
FireWire also supports multiple hosts per bus. FireWire requires only a cable with
the correct number of pins on either end (normally 6 or 9).
Caution
While supplying such an amount of bus power is clearly a
beneficial feature, it is very important not to exceed the inrush
current of 18 mJoule in 3 ms.
Higher inrush current may damage the PHY chip of the camera
and/or the PHY chip in your PC.
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Capabilities of IEEE 1394a (FireWire 400)
FireWire 400 (S400) is able to transfer data between devices at 100, 200, or 400
Mb/s data rates.
The IEEE 1394a capabilities in detail:
• 400 Mb/s
• Hot-pluggable devices
• Peer-to-peer communications
• Direct Memory Access (DMA) to host memory
• Guaranteed bandwidth
• Multiple devices (up to 45 W) powered via FireWire bus
IIDC V1.3 camera control standards
IIDC V1.3 released a set of camera control standards via IEEE 1394a, which
established a common communications protocol on which most current FireWire
cameras are based.
In addition to common standards shared across manufacturers, Allied Vision
offers Format_7 mode that provides special features (smart features), such as:
• Higher resolutions
• Higher frame rates
•Diverse color modes
as extensions (advanced registers) to the prescribed common set.
Capabilities of IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800)
FireWire 800 (S800) was introduced commercially by Apple in 2003 and has a 9pin FireWire 800 connector (see 1394 Installation Manual and in chapter IEEE
1394b port pin assignment on page 85 for details). This newer IEEE 1394b
specification allows a transfer rate of 800 Mb/s with backward compatibility to
the slower rates and 6-pin connectors of FireWire 400.
The IEEE 1394b capabilities in detail:
• 800 Mb/s
• All previously described benefits of IEEE 1394a
• Interoperability with IEEE 1394a devices
• Longer communications distances (up to 500 m using GOF cables)
IIDC V1.31 camera control standards
Along with IEEE 1394b, the IIDC V1.31 standard arrived in January 2004,
evolving the industry standards for digital imaging communications to include
I/O and RS232 handling, and adding further formats. The increased bandwidths
enable transmitting high-resolution images to the PC’s memory at high frame
rates.
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Compatibility between IEEE 1394a and IEEE
1394b port
1394a camera
1394a port
1394b camera
1394b
IEEE 1394a camera connected to IEEE 1394b bus
The cable explains dual compatibility: This cable
serves to connect an IEEE 1394a camera with its sixpin connector to a bilingual port (a port which can
talk in a- or b-language) of a IEEE 1394b bus.
In this case, the b-bus communicates in
a-language and a-speed with the camera achieving
a-performance
Figure 4: IEEE 1394a and IEEE 1394b cameras and compatibility
Compatibility example
It is possible to run a IEEE 1394a and a IEEE 1394b camera on the IEEE 1394b
bus.
For example, you can run a Stingray F-033B and a Marlin F-033B on the same
bus:
•Stingray F-033B @ S800 and 60 fps (2560 bytes per cycle, 32% of the cycle
slot)
• Marlin F-033B @ S400 and 30 fps (1280 bytes, 32% of the cycle slot)
Bus runs at 800 Mb/s for all devices. Data from Marlin’s port is up-converted
from 400 Mb/s to 800 Mb/s by data doubling (padding), still needing 32% of the
cycle slot time. This doubles the bandwidth requirement for this port, as if the
camera were running at 60 fps. Total consumption is thus
2560+ 2560 = 5120 bytes per cycle.
IEEE 1394b camera connected to IEEE 1394a bus
The cable explains dual compatibility: In this case,
the cable connects an IEEE 1394b camera with its
nine-pin connector to a IEEE 1394a port.
In this case, the b-camera communicates in
a-language with the camera achieving
a-performance
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Image transfer via IEEE 1394a and IEEE 1394b
Technical detail IEEE 1394a IEEE 1394b
Transmission mode Half duplex (both pairs needed)
400 Mb/s data rate
aka: a-mode, data/strobe (D/S)
mode, legacy 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 priority
Available bandwidth acc. IIDC
(per cycle 125 μs)
Maximum image bandwidth 31.25 MB/s 62.5 MB/s
Maximum total bandwidth ~45 MB/s ~85 MB/s
Number of busses Multiple busses per PC
CPU load Almost none for DMA image transfer
Gaps Gaps negatively affect
4096 bytes per cycle
~ 1000 quadlets @ 400 Mb/s
For further detail read chapter Frame rates on page 228.
limit: PCI bus
asynchronous performance of
widespread network (round trip
delay), reducing efficiency
Full duplex (one pair needed)
1 Gb/s signaling rate, 800 Mb/s
data rate
10b/8b coding (Ethernet), aka:
b-mode (beta mode)
8192 bytes per cycle
~ 2000 quadlets @ 800 Mb/s
(@1 GHz clock rate)
Multiple busses per PC
limit: PCI (Express) bus
No gaps needed, BOSS mode for
parallel arbitration
Table 3: Technical detail comparison: IEEE 1394a and IEEE 1394b
Note
The bandwidth values refer to the fact:
1 MB = 1024 KB
IEEE 1394b bandwidths
According to the IEEE 1394b specification on isochronous transfer, the largest
recommended data payload size is 8192 bytes per 125 μs cycle at a bandwidth of
800 Mb/s.
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Note
Certain cameras may offer, depending on their settings in
combination with the use of FirePackage higher packet sizes.
Consult your local Allied Vision distributor's support team, if
you require additional information on this feature.
Note
For further details read chapter How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? on
page 244.
Requirements for PC and IEEE 1394b
Note
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 128: on page 285
• See chapter Maximum ISO packet size on page 311
For FireWire accessories see
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/contact
Caution
As mentioned earlier, it is very important not to exceed an
inrush energy of 18 mWs in 3 ms. (This means that a device,
when powered via 12 V bus power, must never draw more than
1.5 A, especially 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.
For a single Stingray camera inrush current may not be a
problem. But daisy chaining multiple cameras or supplying bus
power via (optional) Hirose power out to circuitry with
unknown inrush currents needs careful design considerations.
Example 1: IEEE 1394b bandwidth of Stingray cameras
Stingray model Resolution Frame rate Bandwidth
Stingray F-033B/F-033C 0.3 megapixel 84 fps 27.11 MB/s
Stingray F-046B/F-046C 0.45 megapixel 61 fps 27.60 MB/s
Stingray F-080B/F-080C 0.8 megapixel 31 fps 24.83 MB/s
Stingray F-125B/F-125C 1.25 megapixel 30 fps 36.49 MB/s
Stingray F-145B/F-145C 1.44 megapixel 16 fps 23.05 MB/s
Table 4: Bandwidth of Stingray cameras
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Stingray model Resolution Frame rate Bandwidth
Stingray F-146B/F-146C 1.44 megapixel 15 fps 21.61 MB/s
Stingray F-201B/F-201C 2 megapixel 14 fps 17.20 MB/s
Stingray F-504B/F-504C 5 megapixel 9 fps 45.35 MB/s
Table 4: Bandwidth of Stingray cameras (continued)
Note
All data are calculated using Raw8 / Mono8 color mode. Higher
bit depths or color modes will double or triple bandwidth
requirements.
Example 2: More than one Stingray camera at full speed
Depending on its settings, a single Stingray camera can saturate a 32-bit PCI
bus. Either use a PCI Express card and/or multiple 64-bit PCI bus cards, if you
want to use 2 or more Stingray cameras simultaneously (see the following
table):
Number of cameras PC hardware required
One Stingray camera at full speed 1 x 32-bit PCI bus card (85 MB/s)
Two or more Stingray cameras at full
speed
Table 5: Required hardware for multiple camera applications
FireWire Plug & play capabilities
PCI Express card and/or
Multiple 64-bit PCI bus cards
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 248.
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FireWire hot-plug and screw-lock precautions
Caution
Hot-plug precautions
• Although FireWire devices can theoretically be hotplugged without powering down equipment, we strongly
recommend turning off the computer power, before
connecting a digital camera to it.
• Static electricity or slight plug misalignment during
insertion may short-circuit and damage components.
• The physical ports may be damaged by excessive
electrostatic discharge (ESD), when connected under
powered conditions. It is good practice to ensure proper
grounding of computer case and camera case to the same
ground potential, before plugging the camera cable into
the port of the computer. This ensures that no excessive
difference of electrical potential exists between computer
and camera.
• As mentioned earlier, it is very important not to exceed
the inrush energy of 18 mWs in 3 ms. (This means that a
device, when powered via 12 V bus power, must never draw
more than 1.5 A, especially 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.
For a single Stingray camera inrush current may not be a
problem. But daisy chaining multiple cameras or
supplying bus power via (optional) Hirose power out to
circuitry with unknown inrush currents needs careful
design considerations.
Screw-lock precautions
• All Allied Vision IEEE 1394b camera and cables have
industrial screw-lock fasteners to insure a tight electrical
connection that is resistant to vibration and gravity.
• We strongly recommend using only IEEE 1394b adapter
cards with screw-locks.
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FireWire
Operating system support
Operating system IEEE 1394a IEEE 1394b
Linux Full support Full support
Apple MacOS Full support Full support
Microsoft Windows XP Full support With SP3 the default speed for IEEE 1394b is S100 (100
Mb/s). A download and registry modification is
available from Microsoft to restore performance to
either S400 or S800.
The Windows IEEE 1394 driver only
supports IEEE 1394a.
For IEEE 1394b use either the FirePackage or install the
driver provided with the IEEE 1394 Bus Driver
Package. (Both drivers replace the Microsoft OHCI IEEE
1394 driver, but the second is 100% compliant to the
driver of Microsoft. This way, applications using the
MS1394 driver will continue to work.)
Microsoft Windows Vista Full support Windows Vista including SP1/SP2 supports IEEE 1394b
only with S400.
The Windows IEEE 1394 driver only supports IEEE
1394a.
For IEEE 1394b use either the FirePackage or install the
driver provided with the IEEE 1394 Bus Driver
Package. (Both drivers replace the Microsoft OHCI IEEE
1394 driver, but the second is 100% compliant to the
driver of Microsoft. This way, applications using the
MS1394 driver will continue to work.)
Microsoft Windows 7 Full support Full support
Microsoft Windows 8 Full support Full support
Table 6: FireWire and operating systems
www
For more information see Allied Vision Software:
https://www.alliedvision.com
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Specifications
Note
Note
• For information on bit/pixel and byte/pixel for each color
mode see Table 104 on page 244.
• Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens
flange to the glass filter in the camera.
Permanent data storage (PDS)
Stingray cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319 have a
non-volatile memory (Flash) to permanently store images on
the camera.
Stingray cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887 do not
have this feature.
For details, see specifications table of your Stingray model.
For a description of PDS, see chapter Permanent Data Storage on
page 291.
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Absolute quantum efficiency
Note
Note
Note
All measurements were done without protection glass /
without filter. With protection glass or filters, quantum
efficiency (QE) decreases by approximately 10%.
The uncertainty in measurement of the QE values is 10%.
This is mainly due to:
• Manufacturing tolerance of the sensor
• Uncertainties in the measuring apparatus itself
Sony provides relative response curves in their sensor data
sheets. To create the absolute QE plots shown in this chapter,
the relative response was converted to a normalized QE
response and then adjusted as per three measured QE values
(@ 448 nm, 529 nm, 632 nm) for color sensors and one
measured QE value (@ 529 nm) for monochrome sensors.
The wavelength range in the absolute QE plots is based on the
information available in the sensor manufacturer data sheet at
the time of publishing. Many color sensors are documented by
the sensor manufacturer only for wavelengths from 400 nm to
700 nm.
For additional wavelength information, please contact the
sensor manufacturer.
Spectral response plots
Note
Sony provides relative response curves in their sensor data
sheets. To create the spectral response plots shown in this
chapter, the relative response was adjusted as per three
measured QE values (@ 448 nm, 529 nm, 632 nm) for color
sensors and one measured QE value (@ 529 nm) for
monochrome sensors.
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Specifications
Stingray F-033B/F-033C (including fiber variant)
Feature Specification
Image device Sony CCD ICX414AL/AQ with HAD microlens
Type 1/2 (diagonal 8 mm) progressive scan
Effective chip size 6.5 mm x 4.9 mm
Cell size 9.9 μm x 9.9 μm
Picture size (maximum) 656 x 492 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0)
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 10.1 mm
(see Table 33 on page 78)
CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 5.1 mm
(see Table 32 on page 77)
ADC 14-bit
Color modes (IIDC) F-033C: Raw8, Raw12, Raw16, Mono8, YUV422, YUV411, RGB8
Frame rates Up to 60 fps, up to 84 fps in Format_7
Gain control Manual: 0 to 24.4 dB (0.0359 dB/step); auto gain (select. AOI)
Shutter speed 31 μs to 67 s; auto shutter (select. AOI)
External trigger shutter Programmable, trigger level control, single trigger,
bulk trigger, programmable trigger delay
Image buffer (RAM) 32 MB, up to 50 frames for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
128 MB, up to 200 frames for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
Non-volatile memory
(Flash)
Look-up tables User programmable (12 bit 10 bit); default gamma (0.45)
Smart functions Auto gain control (AGC), auto exposure control (AEC), real-time shading
I/O Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs
Transfer rate Up to 800 Mb/s
Digital interface IEEE 1394b (IIDC V1.31), 2 x copper connectors (bilingual) (daisy chain)
Power requirements 8 to 36 VDC via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin Hirose
No user access for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
User access: 256 KB for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
correction, look-up table (LUT), 32 MB image memory, mirror, binning (F-033B
only), sub-sampling, High SNR, deferred image transport, secure image signature
(SIS), sequence mode, 4 storable user sets
F-033C: auto white balance (AWB), color correction, hue, saturation, sharpness
RS232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31)
Fiber: IEEE 1394b, 2 connectors: 1 x copper (bilingual), 1 x GOF connector (2 x
optical fiber on LCLC), (daisy chain)
Table 7: Stingray F-033B/F-033C (including fiber variant) camera specifications
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Feature Specification
Power consumption Typical 3.5 W @ 12 VDC; Fiber: typical 4 W @ 12 VDC
(full resolution and maximal frame rates)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 72.9 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm, including connectors (without tripod and lens)
Mass 92 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N ≤ 09/17-285831532
108 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N > 09/17-285831532
Operating temperature + 5 °C to + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature - 10 °C to + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Regulations CE (2004/108/EC), RoHS (2011/65/EU), REACH (EC 1907/2006),
WEEE (2002/96/EC), FCC Class B
Standard accessories F-033B: protection glass
F-033C: IR cut filter
Optional accessories F-033B: IR cut filter, IR pass filter
F-033C: protection glass
On request Host adapter card, angled head, power out: 6 W (Hirose)
Software packages https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads (free of charge)
Table 7: Stingray F-033B/F-033C (including fiber variant) camera specifications (continued)
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Specifications
Absolute QE
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency [%]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX414absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ 10%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX414spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse
Figure 5: Stingray F-033B/F-033C (Sony ICX414) absolute QE plot
Spectral response
Figure 6: Stingray F-033B/F-033C (Sony ICX414) spectral response plot
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Specifications
Stingray F-046B/F-046C (including fiber variant)
Feature Specification
Image device Sony CCD ICX415AL/AQ with HAD microlens
Type 1/2 (diagonal 8 mm) progressive scan
Effective chip size 6.5 mm x 4.8 mm
Cell size 8.3 μm x 8.3 μm
Picture size (maximum) 780 x 580 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0)
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 10.1 mm
(see Table 33 on page 78)
CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 5.1 mm
(see Table 32 on page 77)
Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange to the glass filter in the
camera.
ADC 14-bit
Color modes (IIDC) F-046C: Raw8, Raw12, Raw16, Mono8, YUV422, YUV411, RGB8
Frame rates Up to 60 fps, up to 61 fps in Format_7
Gain control Manual: 0 to 24.4 dB (0.0359 dB/step); auto gain (select. AOI)
Shutter speed 31 μs to 67 s; auto shutter (select. AOI)
External trigger shutter Programmable, trigger level control, single trigger,
bulk trigger, programmable trigger delay
Image buffer (RAM) 32 MB, up to 35 frames for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
128 MB, up to 140 frames for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
Non-volatile memory
(Flash)
Look-up tables User programmable (12 bit 10 bit); default gamma (0.45)
Smart functions Auto gain control (AGC), auto exposure control (AEC), real-time shading
I/O Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs
Transfer rate Up to 800 Mb/s
Digital interface IEEE 1394b (IIDC V1.31), 2 x copper connectors (bilingual) (daisy chain)
No user access for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
User access: 256 KB for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
correction, look-up table (LUT), 32 MB image memory, mirror, binning (F-046B
only), sub-sampling, High SNR, deferred image transport, secure image signature
(SIS), sequence mode, 4 storable user sets
F-046C: auto white balance (AWB), color correction, hue, saturation
RS232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31)
Fiber: IEEE 1394b, 2 connectors: 1 x copper (bilingual), 1 x GOF connector (2 x
optical fiber on LCLC), (daisy chain)
Table 8: Stingray F-046B/F-046C (including fiber variant) camera specifications
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Feature Specification
Power requirements 8 to 36 VDC via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin Hirose
Power consumption Typical 3.5 W @ 12 VDC; Fiber: typical 4 W @ 12 VDC
(full resolution and maximal frame rates)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 72.9 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm, including connectors (without tripod and lens)
Mass 92 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N ≤ 09/17-285831532
108 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N > 09/17-285831532
Operating temperature + 5 °C to + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature - 10 °C to + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Regulations CE (2004/108/EC), RoHS (2011/65/EU), REACH (EC 1907/2006),
WEEE (2002/96/EC), FCC Class B
Standard accessories F-046B: protection glass
F-046C: IR cut filter
Optional accessories F-046B: IR cut filter, IR pass filter
F-046C: protection glass
On request Host adapter card, angled head, power out: 6 W (Hirose)
Software packages https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads (free of charge)
Table 8: Stingray F-046B/F-046C (including fiber variant) camera specifications (continued)
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Absolute QE
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavel ength [nm]
SonyICX415absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ 10%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavele ngth[nm]
SonyICX415spectralresponse
RedResponse GreeenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse
Figure 7: Stingray F-046B/F-046C (Sony ICX415) absolute QE plot
Spectral response
Figure 8: Stingray F-046B/F-046C (Sony ICX415) spectral response plot
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Stingray F-080B/F-080C (including fiber variant)
Feature Specification
Image device Sony IT CCD ICX204AL/AK with HAD microlens
Type 1/3 (diagonal 6 mm) progressive scan
Effective chip size 4.8 mm x 3.6 mm
Cell size 4.65 μm x 4.65 μm
Picture size (maximum) 1032 x 776 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0)
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 10.1 mm
(see Table 33 on page 78)
CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 5.1 mm
(see Table 32 on page 77)
Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange to the glass filter in the
camera.
ADC 14-bit
Color modes (IIDC) F-080C: Raw8, Raw12, Raw16, Mono8, YUV422, YUV411, RGB8
Frame rates Up to 60 fps, up to 31 fps in Format_7
Gain control Manual: 0 to 24.4 dB (0.0359 dB/step); auto gain (select. AOI)
Shutter speed 49 μs to 67 s; auto shutter (select. AOI)
External trigger shutter Programmable, trigger level control, single trigger,
bulk trigger, programmable trigger delay
Image buffer (RAM) 32 MB, up to 19 frames for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
128 MB, up to 76 frames for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
Non-volatile memory
(Flash)
Look-up tables User programmable (12 bit 10 bit); default gamma (0.45)
Smart functions Auto gain control (AGC), auto exposure control (AEC) , real-time shading
I/O Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs
Transfer rate Up to 800 Mb/s
Digital interface IEEE 1394b (IIDC V1.31), 2 x copper connectors (bilingual) (daisy chain)
No user access for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
User access: 256 KB for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
correction, look-up table (LUT), 32 MB image memory, mirror, binning (F-080B
only), sub-sampling, High SNR, deferred image transport, secure image signature
(SIS), sequence mode, 4 storable user sets
F-080C: auto white balance (AWB), color correction, hue, saturation, sharpness
RS232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31)
Fiber: IEEE 1394b, 2 connectors: 1 x copper (bilingual), 1 x GOF connector (2 x
optical fiber on LCLC), (daisy chain)
Table 9: Stingray F-080B/F-080C (including fiber variant) camera specifications
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Feature Specification
Power requirements 8 to 36 VDC via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin Hirose
Power consumption Typical 3.6 W @ 12 VDC; Fiber: typical 4 W @ 12 VDC
(full resolution and maximal frame rates)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 72.9 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm, including connectors (without tripod and lens)
Mass 92 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N ≤ 09/17-285831532
108 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N > 09/17-285831532
Operating temperature + 5 °C to + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature - 10 °C to + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Regulations CE (2004/108/EC), RoHS (2011/65/EU), REACH (EC 1907/2006),
WEEE (2002/96/EC), FCC Class B
Standard accessories F-080B: protection glass
F-080C: IR cut filter
Optional accessories F-080B: IR cut filter, IR pass filter
F-080C: protection glass
On request Host adapter card, angled head, power out: 6 W (Hirose)
Software packages https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads (free of charge)
Table 9: Stingray F-080B/F-080C (including fiber variant) camera specifications (continued)
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Absolute QE
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavele ngth[nm]
SonyICX204absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ 10%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavel ength[nm]
SonyICX204spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse
Figure 9: Stingray F-080B/F-080C (Sony ICX204) absolute QE plot
Spectral response
Figure 10: Stingray F-080B/F-080C (Sony ICX204) spectral response plot
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Stingray F-125B/F-125C (including fiber variant)
Feature Specification
Image device Sony CCD ICX445ALA/AQA with EXview HAD microlens
Type 1/3 (diagonal 6 mm) progressive scan
Effective chip size 4.8 mm x 3.6 mm
Cell size 3.75 μm x 3.75 μm
Picture size (maximum) 1292 x 964 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0)
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 10.1 mm
(see Table 33 on page 78)
CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 5.1 mm
(see Table 32 on page 77)
Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange to the glass filter in the
camera.
ADC 14-bit
Color modes (IIDC) F-125C: Raw8, Raw12, Raw16, Mono8, YUV422, YUV411, RGB8
Frame rates Up to 60 fps, up to 30 fps in Format_7
Gain control Manual: 0 to 24.4 dB (0.0359 dB/step); auto gain (select. AOI)
Shutter speed 25 μs to 67 s; auto shutter (select. AOI)
External trigger shutter Programmable, trigger level control, single trigger,
bulk trigger, programmable trigger delay
Image buffer (RAM) 32 MB, up to 12 frames for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
128 MB, up to 48 frames for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
Non-volatile memory
(Flash)
Look-up tables User programmable (12 bit 10 bit); default gamma (0.45)
Smart functions Auto gain control (AGC), auto exposure control (AEC), real-time shading
I/O Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs
Transfer rate Up to 800 Mb/s
Digital interface IEEE 1394b (IIDC V1.31), 2 x copper connectors (bilingual) (daisy chain)
No user access for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
User access: 256 KB for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
correction, look-up table (LUT), 32 MB image memory, mirror, binning, sub-
sampling, High SNR, deferred image transport, secure image signature (SIS),
sequence mode, 4 storable user sets
F-125C: auto white balance (AWB), color correction, hue, saturation, sharpness
RS232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31)
Fiber: IEEE 1394b, 2 connectors: 1 x copper (bilingual), 1 x GOF connector (2 x
optical fiber on LCLC), (daisy chain)
Table 10: Stingray F-125B/F-125C (including fiber variant) camera specifications
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Specifications
Feature Specification
Power requirements 8 to 36 VDC via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin Hirose
Power consumption Typical 3.6 W @ 12 VDC; Fiber: typical 4 W @ 12 VDC
(full resolution and maximal frame rates)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 72.9 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm, including connectors (without tripod and lens)
Mass 92 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N ≤ 09/17-285831532
108 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N > 09/17-285831532
Operating temperature + 5 °C to + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature - 10 °C to + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Regulations CE (2004/108/EC), RoHS (2011/65/EU), REACH (EC 1907/2006),
WEEE (2002/96/EC), FCC Class B
Standard accessories F-125B: protection glass
F-125C: IR cut filter
Optional accessories F-125B: IR cut filter, IR pass filter
F-125C: protection glass
On request Host adapter card, angled head, power out: 6 W (Hirose)
Software packages https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads (free of charge)
Table 10: Stingray F-125B/F-125C (including fiber variant) camera specifications (continued)
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Specifications
Absolute QE
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 85 0 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavel ength [nm]
SonyICX445absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ 10%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX445spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse
Figure 11: Stingray F-125B/F-125C (Sony ICX445) absolute QE plot
Spectral response
Figure 12: Stingray F-125B/F-125C (Sony ICX445) spectral response plot
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Stingray F-145B/F-145C (including fiber variant)
Feature Specification
Image device Sony CCD ICX285AL/AQ with EXview HAD microlens
Type 2/3 (diagonal 11 mm) progressive scan
Effective chip size 9.0 mm x 6.7 mm
Cell size 6.45 μm x 6.45 μm
Picture size (maximum) 1388 x 1038 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0)
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 10.1 mm
(see Table 33 on page 78)
CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 5.1 mm
(see Table 32 on page 77)
Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange to the glass filter in the
camera.
ADC 14-bit
Color modes (IIDC) F-145C: Raw8, Raw12, Raw16, Mono8, YUV422, YUV411, RGB8
Frame rates Up to 30 fps, up to 16 fps in Format_7
Gain control Manual: 0 to 24.4 dB (0.0359 dB/step); auto gain (select. AOI)
Shutter speed 74 μs to 67 s; auto shutter (select. AOI)
External trigger shutter Programmable, trigger level control, single trigger,
bulk trigger, programmable trigger delay
Image buffer (RAM) 32 MB, up to 10 frames for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
128 MB, up to 40 frames for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
Non-volatile memory
(Flash)
Look-up tables User programmable (12 bit 10 bit); default gamma (0.45)
Smart functions Auto gain control (AGC), auto exposure control (AEC), real-time shading
I/O Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs
Transfer rate Up to 800 Mb/s
Digital interface IEEE 1394b (IIDC V1.31), 2 x copper connectors (bilingual) (daisy chain)
No user access for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
User access: 256 KB for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
correction, look-up table (LUT), 32 MB image memory, mirror, binning (F-145B
only), sub-sampling, High SNR, deferred image transport, secure image signature
(SIS), sequence mode, 4 storable user sets
F-145C: auto white balance (AWB), color correction, hue, saturation, sharpness
RS232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31)
Fiber: IEEE 1394b, 2 connectors: 1 x copper (bilingual), 1 x GOF connector (2 x
optical fiber on LCLC), (daisy chain)
Table 11: Stingray F-145B/F-145C (including fiber variant) camera specifications
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Specifications
Feature Specification
Power requirements 8 to 36 VDC via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin Hirose
Power consumption Typical 3.5 W @ 12 VDC; Fiber: typical 4 W @ 12 VDC
(full resolution and maximal frame rates)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 72.9 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm, including connectors, without tripod and lens
Mass 92 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N ≤ 09/17-285831532
108 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N > 09/17-285831532
Operating temperature + 5 °C to + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature - 10 °C to + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Regulations CE (2004/108/EC), RoHS (2011/65/EU), REACH (EC 1907/2006),
WEEE (2002/96/EC), FCC Class B
Standard accessories F-145B: protection glass
F-145C: IR cut filter
Optional accessories F-145B: IR cut filter, IR pass filter
F-145C: protection glass
On request Host adapter card, angled head, power out: 6 W (Hirose)
Software packages https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads (free of charge)
Table 11: Stingray F-145B/F-145C (including fiber variant) camera specifications (continued)
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Specifications
Absolute QE
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavel ength[nm]
SonyICX285absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ 10%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavel ength[nm]
SonyICX285spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse
Figure 13: Stingray F-145B/F-145C (Sony ICX285) absolute QE plot
Spectral response
Figure 14: Stingray F-145B/F-145C (Sony ICX285) spectral response plot
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Specifications
Stingray F-146B/F-146C (including fiber variant)
Feature Specification
Image device Sony IT CCD ICX267AL/AK with HAD microlens
Type 1/2 (diagonal 8 mm) progressive scan
Effective chip size 6.5 mm x 4.8 mm
Cell size 4.65 μm x 4.65 μm
Picture size (maximum) 1388 x 1038 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0)
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 10.1 mm
(see Table 33 on page 78)
CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 5.1 mm
(see Table 32 on page 77)
Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange to the glass filter in the
camera.
ADC 14-bit
Color modes (IIDC) F-146C: Raw8, Raw12, Raw16, Mono8, YUV422, YUV411, RGB8
Frame rates Up to 60 fps, up to 15 fps in Format_7
Gain control Manual: 0 to 24.4 dB (0.0359 dB/step); auto gain (select. AOI)
Shutter speed 39 μs to 67 s; auto shutter (select. AOI)
External trigger shutter Programmable, trigger level control, single trigger,
bulk trigger, programmable trigger delay
Image buffer (RAM) 32 MB, up to 10 frames for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
128 MB, up to 40 frames for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
Non-volatile memory
(Flash)
Look-up tables User programmable (12 bit 10 bit); default gamma (0.45)
Smart functions Auto gain control (AGC), auto exposure control (AEC), real-time shading
I/O Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs
Transfer rate Up to 800 Mb/s
Digital interface IEEE 1394b (IIDC V1.31), 2 x copper connectors (bilingual) (daisy chain)
Power requirements 8 to 36 VDC via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin Hirose
No user access for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
User access: 256 KB for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
correction, look-up table (LUT), 32 MB image memory, mirror, binning (F-146B
only), sub-sampling, High SNR, deferred image transport, secure image signature
(SIS), sequence mode, 4 storable user sets
F-146C: auto white balance (AWB), color correction, hue, saturation, sharpness
RS232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31)
Fiber: IEEE 1394b, 2 connectors: 1 x copper (bilingual), 1 x GOF connector (2 x
optical fiber on LCLC), (daisy chain)
Table 12: Stingray F-146B/F-146C (including fiber variant) camera specifications
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Feature Specification
Power consumption Typical 3.5 W @ 12 VDC; Fiber: typical 4 W @ 12 VDC
(full resolution and maximal frame rates)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 72.9 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm, including connectors (without tripod and lens)
Mass 92 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N ≤ 09/17-285831532
108 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N > 09/17-285831532
Operating temperature + 5 °C to + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature - 10 °C to + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Regulations CE (2004/108/EC), RoHS (2011/65/EU), REACH (EC 1907/2006),
WEEE (2002/96/EC), FCC Class B
Standard accessories F-146B: protection glass
F-146C: IR cut filter
Accessories F-146B: IR cut filter, IR pass filter
F-146C: protection glass
On request Host adapter card, angled head, power out: 6 W (Hirose)
Software packages https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads (free of charge)
Table 12: Stingray F-146B/F-146C (including fiber variant) camera specifications (continued)
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Specifications
Absolute QE
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 85 0 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavele ngth[nm]
SonyICX267absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ 10%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavelength [nm]
SonyICX267spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse
Figure 15: Stingray F-146B/F-146C (Sony ICX267) absolute QE plot
Spectral response
Figure 16: Stingray F-146B/F-146C (Sony ICX267) spectral response plot
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Specifications
Stingray F-201B/F-201C (including fiber variant)
Feature Specification
Image device Sony CD ICX274AL/AQ with Super HAD microlens
Type 1/1.8 (diagonal 8.9 mm) progressive scan
Effective chip size 7.1 mm x 5.4 mm
Cell size 4.40 μm x 4.40 μm
Picture size (maximum) 1624 x 1234 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0)
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 10.1 mm
(see Table 33 on page 78)
CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 5.1 mm
(see Table 32 on page 77)
Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange to the glass filter in the
camera.
ADC 14-bit
Color modes (IIDC) F-201C: Raw8, Raw12, Raw16, Mono8, YUV422, YUV411, RGB8
Frame rates Up to 60 fps, up to 14 fps in Format_7
Gain control Manual: 0 to 24.4 dB (0.0359 dB/step); auto gain (select. AOI)
Shutter speed 48 μs to 67 s; auto shutter (select. AOI)
External trigger shutter Programmable, trigger level control, single trigger,
bulk trigger, programmable trigger delay
Image buffer (RAM) 32 MB, up to 7 frames for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
128 MB, up to 28 frames for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
Non-volatile memory
(Flash)
Look-up tables User programmable (12 bit 10 bit); default gamma (0.45)
Smart functions Auto gain control (AGC), auto exposure control (AEC), real-time shading
I/O Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs
Transfer rate Up to 800 Mb/s
Digital interface IEEE 1394b (IIDC V1.31), 2 x copper connectors (bilingual) (daisy chain)
Power requirements 8 to 36 VDC via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin Hirose
No user access for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
User access: 256 KB for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
correction, look-up table (LUT), 32 MB image memory, mirror, binning, sub-
sampling, High SNR, deferred image transport, secure image signature (SIS),
sequence mode, 4 storable user sets
F-201C: auto white balance (AWB), color correction, hue, saturation, sharpness
RS232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31)
Fiber: IEEE 1394b, 2 connectors: 1 x copper (bilingual), 1 x GOF connector (2 x
optical fiber on LCLC), (daisy chain)
Table 13: Stingray F-201B/F-201C (including fiber variant) camera specifications
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Feature Specification
Power consumption Typical 3.5 W @ 12 VDC; Fiber: typical 4 W @ 12 VDC
(full resolution and maximal frame rates)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 72.9 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm, including connectors (without tripod and lens)
Mass 92 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N ≤ 09/17-285831532
108 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N > 09/17-285831532
Operating temperature + 5 °C to + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature - 10 °C to + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Regulations CE, FCC Class B, RoHS (2011/65/EU)
Standard accessories F-201B: protection glass
F-201C: IR cut filter
Optional accessories F-201B: IR cut filter, IR pass filter
F-201C: protection glass
On request Host adapter card, angled head, power out: 6 W (Hirose)
Software packages https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads (free of charge)
Table 13: Stingray F-201B/F-201C (including fiber variant) camera specifications (continued)
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Specifications
Absolute QE
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavele ngth[nm]
SonyICX274absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ 10%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse [A/W]
Wavel ength [nm]
SonyICX274spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse
Figure 17: Stingray F-201B/F-201C (Sony ICX274) absolute QE plot
Spectral response
Figure 18: Stingray F-201B/F-201C (Sony ICX274) spectral response plot
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Stingray F-504B/F-504C (including fiber variant)
Feature Specification
Image device Sony CCD ICX655ALA/AQA with Super HAD microlens
Type 2/3 (diagonal 11 mm) progressive scan
Effective chip size 8.5 mm x 7.1 mm
Cell size 3.45 μm x 3.45 μm
Picture size (maximum) 2452 x 2056 pixels (Format_7 Mode_0)
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 10.1 mm
(see Table 33 on page 78)
CS-Mount: 12.526 mm (in air), Ø 25.4 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 5.1 mm
(see Table 32 on page 77)
Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange to the glass filter in the
camera.
ADC 14-bit
Color modes (IIDC) F-504C: Raw8, Raw12, Raw16, Mono8, YUV422, YUV411, RGB8
Frame rates Up to 15 fps, up to 9 fps in Format_7
Gain control Manual: 0 to 24.053 dB (0.0359 dB/step); auto gain (select. AOI)
Shutter speed 42 μs to 67 s; auto shutter (select. AOI)
External trigger shutter Programmable, trigger level control, single trigger,
bulk trigger, programmable trigger delay
Image buffer (RAM) 54 MB, up to 12 frames for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
128 MB, up to 20 frames for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
Non-volatile memory
(Flash)
Look-up tables User programmable (12 bit 10 bit); default gamma (0.45)
Smart functions Auto gain control (AGC), auto exposure control (AEC), real-time shading
I/O Two configurable inputs, four configurable outputs
Transfer rate Up to 800 Mb/s
Digital interface IEEE 1394b (IIDC V1.31), 2 x copper connectors (bilingual) (daisy chain)
Power requirements 8 to 36 VDC via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin Hirose
No user access for cameras with S/N 285884416 to 301989887
User access: 256 KB for cameras with S/N 319438848 to 335544319
correction, look-up table (LUT), 64 MB image memory, mirror, binning, sub-
sampling, High SNR, deferred image transport, secure image signature (SIS),
sequence mode, 4 storable user sets
F-504C: auto white balance (AWB), color correction, hue, saturation, sharpness
RS232 port (serial port, IIDC V1.31)
Fiber: IEEE 1394b, 2 connectors: 1 x copper (bilingual), 1 x GOF connector (2 x
optical fiber on LCLC), (daisy chain)
Table 14: Stingray F-504B/F-504C (including fiber variant) camera specifications
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Feature Specification
Power consumption Typical 3.9 W @ 12 VDC; Fiber: typical 4.2 W @ 12 VDC
(full resolution and maximal frame rates)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 72.9 mm x 44 mm x 29 mm, including connectors, without tripod and lens
Mass 92 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N ≤ 09/17-285831532
108 g (without lens) for cameras with S/N > 09/17-285831532
Operating temperature + 5 °C to + 45 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature - 10 °C to + 70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Regulations CE (2004/108/EC), RoHS (2011/65/EU), REACH (EC 1907/2006),
WEEE (2002/96/EC), FCC Class B
Standard accessories F-504B: protection glass
F-504C: IR cut filter
Optional accessories F-504B: IR cut filter, IR pass filter
F-504C: protection glass
On request Host adapter card, angled head, power out: 6 W (Hirose)
Software packages https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads (free of charge)
Table 14: Stingray F-504B/F-504C (including fiber variant) camera specifications (continued)
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Specifications
Absolute QE
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX655absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ 10%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavele ngth[nm]
SonyICX655spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse
Figure 19: Stingray F-504B/F-504C (Sony ICX655) absolute QE plot
Spectral response
Figure 20: Stingray F-504B/F-504C (Sony ICX655) spectral response plot
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Camera dimensions
Note
For information on sensor position accuracy:
(sensor shift x/y, optical back focal length z and sensor
rotation ) see chapter Sensor position accuracy of Stingray
cameras on page 329.
Serial numbers for starting new front flange
Camera model Order code Serial number
Stingray F-046B ASG E0010003 SN: 09/17-285843839
Stingray F-046C IRF E0010004 SN: 09/17-285843873
Stingray F-125C IRF E0010063 SN: 09/17-285843866
Stingray F-201B ASG E0010007 SN: 09/17-285843801
Stingray F-201C IRF E0010008 SN: 09/17-285843904
Table 15: Starting serial numbers for new front flange
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Camera dimensions
Stingray standard housing (2 x IEEE 1394b
Stingray (2x IEEE 1394b)
72.9 x 44 x 29 (L x W x H)
9.7
1
9
.3
2
6
13.4
50
1
1
3
M3x3 (3x)
16 6
M3x4 (4x)
Ø
2
7
.2
9.1
-
0.0
0.3
+
57.5
44
2
9
C-Mount
66.6
72.9
M3x3 (3x)
5
.4
copper)
Figure 21: Camera dimensions (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)
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Stingray (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)
Stingray (1394b: 1x GOF, 1x COP)
73.6 x 44 x 29 (L x W x H)
57.5
M3x3 (3x)
M3x3 (3x)
M3x4 (2x)
16
1
9
.3
9.7
5
.4
44
2
9
C-Mount
66.6
73.6
Ø
2
7
.2
9.1
-
0.0
0.3
+
13.4
50
2
6
1
3
Tripod adapter
Figure 22: Camera dimensions (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)
This five hole tripod adapter (Order number E5000007):
• 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.
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Note
2
6
50
3
2
1
3
1
0
5
3.4 (5x)
UNC 1/4-20, 8 mm thread depth
M6, 6 mm thread depth (2x)
56
12.5 12.515.5
1
6
Ø
If you need a tripod adapter for angled head versions, please
contact Allied Vision support.
Body size: 56 mm x 32 mm x 10 mm (L x W x H)
Figure 23: Tripod dimensions
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Camera dimensions
Stingray W90 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)
Stingray W90 (2x IEEE 1394b)
92.3 x 44 x 38.1 (L x W x H)
2
6
55.5
3
8
.1
2
9
44
86
32.8
1
3
.
4
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
92.3
Ø27.2
9
.
1
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
9.7
1
9
.3
5
.4
16
6
M3 x4 (2x)
1
3
50
M3 x3 (3x)
M3 x3 (3x)
C-Mount
This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views
upwards.
Figure 24: Stingray W90 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)
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Camera dimensions
Stingray W90 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)
Stingray W90 (1394b: 1x GOF, 1x COP)
93 x 44 x 38.1 (L x W x H)
86
93
55.5
2
6
44
2
9
3
8
.1
32.8
1
3
50
16
M3 x4 (2x)
9.7
1
9
.3
M3 x3 (3x)
M3 x3 (3x)
5
.4
9
.1
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
Ø
27.2
C-Mount
1
3
.4
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views
upwards.
Figure 25: Stingray W90 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)
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Stingray W90 S90 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)
Stingray W90S90 (2x IEEE 1394b)
107.3 x 44 x 41.6 (L x W x H)
55.5
4
1
.6
2
9
44
47.8
2
6
25.8
Ø27.2
9
.1
-0.0
0
.
3
+
50
1
3
16 6
5
.4
M3x4 (2x)
101
107.3
M3x3 (3x)
M3x3 (3x)
1
3
.4
0
.3
+
C -Mount
9.7
1
9
.3
-0.0
This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views
upwards.
The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise.
Figure 26: Stingray W90 S90 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)
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Stingray W90 S90 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x
Stingray W90S90 (1394b: 1x GOF, 1x COP)
108 x 44 x 41.6 (L x W x H)
55.5
108
101
47.8
2
6
2
9
4
1
.6
44
9.7
1
9
.3
16
M3 x4 (2x)
1
3
M3 x3 (3x)
M3 x3 (3x)
5
.4
1
3
.4
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
Ø 27.2
9
.1
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
C-Mount
copper)
This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views
upwards.
The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise.
Figure 27: Stingray W90 S90 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)
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Stingray W270 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)
Stingray W270 (2x IEEE 1394b)
92.3 x 44 x 38.1 (L x W x H)
2
6
32.8
86
92.3
55.5
44
2
9
3
8
.1
1
9
.3
9.7
C-Mount
50
1
3
M3 x3 (3x)
16 6
5
.4
M3 x4 (2x)
9
.1
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
M3 x3 (3x)
1
3
.4
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
Ø
27.2
This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views
downwards.
Figure 28: Stingray W270 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)
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Stingray W270 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)
Stingray W270 (1394b: 1x GOF, 1x COP)
93 x 44 x 38.1 (L x W x H)
2
6
55.5
32.8
86
93
44
2
9
3
8
.1
50
1
3
M3 x3 (3x)
M3 x4 (2x)
16
1
9
.3
9.7
M3 x3 (3x)
5
.4
Ø
27.2
9
.1
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
1
3
.4
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
C-Mount
This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views
downwards.
Figure 29: Stingray W270 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)
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Stingray W270 S90 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)
Stingray W270S90 (2x IEEE 1394b)
107.3 x 44 x 41.6 (L x W x H)
101
107.3
4
1
.6
2
9
44
47.8
55.5
2
6
1
9
.3
9.7
50
16
6
5
.4
M3 x4 (4x)
1
3
.4
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
Ø27.2
C-Mount
1
3
M3 x3 (3x)
9
.1
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
M3 x3 (3x)
This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views
downwards.
The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise.
Figure 30: Stingray W270 S90 (2 x IEEE 1394b copper)
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Camera dimensions
Stingray W270 S90 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x
Stingray W270S90 (1394b: 1xGOF, 1xCOP)
108 x 44 x 41.6 (L x W x H)
101
108
44
2
9
4
1
.6
47.8
55.5
2
6
50
1
3
M3 x3 (3x)
M3 x3 (3x)
16
1
9
.3
9.7
M3 x4 (2x)
5
.4
C-Mount
9
.1
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
1
3
.4
-
0
.0
0
.3
+
Ø27.2
copper)
This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views
downwards.
The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise.
Figure 31: Stingray W270 S90 (IEEE 1394b: 1 x GOF, 1 x copper)
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Cross section: CS-Mount
CS-Mount
filter / protection glass
5.1
maximum
protrusion:
1
6
Ø
All Stingray cameras can be delivered with CS-Mount.
Note
Figure 32: Stingray CS-Mount dimension
Pay attention to the maximum sensor size of the applied CSMount lens.
For mount options see the Modular Concept at https://
www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation
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Cross section: C-Mount
filter / protection glass
C-Mount
10.1
maximum
protrusion:
1
6
Ø
• 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.
Figure 33: Stingray C-Mount dimensions
Adjustment of C-Mount and CS-Mount
Note
The dimensional adjustment cannot be done any more by the
customer. All modifications have to be done by the Allied
Vision factory.
If you need any modifications, please contact Allied Vision
support: For phone numbers and email: See chapter
Contacting Allied Vision on page 9.
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Stingray board level: dimensions
sensor board
1 = GND (for RS232, Ext PWR)
2 = Ext PWR input
(PWR output on demand)
3 = Output 4
4 = Input 1
5 = Output 3
6 = Output 1
FFC45 cable length:
----------------------------FFC45 L = 56 mm K7500307
FFC45 L = 110 mm K7500318
FFC45 cable
2
2x HOLE
2.9mm
PTH
2.3 mm
PTH
PTH
2
41
4
0
2
IO-AD-Board
processor board
interface board
2x IEEE 1394b
25
2
2
8
.7
1
5
4
.5
6
.6
1
1
.2
1
5
.4
27
1
13
spacer M2x10 (4x)
7 = GND (for Inputs)
8 = RxD 9 = TxD
10 = Power Input
(for Output ports)
11 = Input 2
12 = Output 2
13 = Cable Shield
12
2
8
.9
3
.1
13-pole I/O connector:
[Molex 1.25mm Pitch PicoBlade Wire-to-Board Header (53047-1310)]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13-pole connector
3
6
2
6.5
12
9.1
Ø
2
7
.2
2
9
Pixel 1,1
Sensor - Pin1
Figure 34: Stingray board level dimensions
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Stingray board level: CS-Mount
Camera =
main board + processor board + IO board
+ flex cable + sensor board
spacer, 3.2 mm (2x)
M2 ISO4032-A2 (4x)
Ø2.2 ISO7089-A2 (4x)
spacer M2x10 (4x)
PCB spacer (4x)
bottom contacts!
top... ... contacts!
M2x16 ISO4762-A2 (2x)
M2x10 ISO4762-A2 (2x)
M2x8 ISO7045-A2 (4x)
front flange
filter ring with filter
or protection glass
Figure 35: Stingray board level: CS-Mount
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Stingray board level: C-Mount
Camera =
main board + processor board + IO board
+ flex cable + sensor board
spacer, 3.2 mm (2x)
M2 ISO4032-A2 (4x)
Ø2.2 ISO7089-A2 (4x)
spacer M2x10 (4x)
PCB spacer (4x)
bottom contacts!
top... ... contacts!
M2x16 ISO4762-A2 (2x)
M2x10 ISO4762-A2 (2x)
M2x8 ISO7045-A2 (4x)
front flange
filter ring with filter
or protection glass
Figure 36: Stingray board level: C-Mount
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Filter and lenses
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
200 400 600 800 1000
Transmittance [ T]
Wavelength [nm]
IR cut filter: spectral transmission
Only Stingray color cameras have a built-in IR cut filter.
The following illustration shows the spectral transmission of the IR cut filter:
Figure 37: Approximate spectral transmission of IR cut filter (may vary slightly by filter lot)
(type Hoya C5000)
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Camera lenses
Allied Vision 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 focal length of the lens.
Stingray F-080, F-125
Focal length for type 1/3 sensors Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm
4.8 mm 495 x 371 mm 995 x 746 mm
8 mm 295 x 221 mm 595 x 446 mm
12 mm 195 x 146 mm 395 x 296 mm
16 mm 145 x 109 mm 295 x 221 mm
25 mm 91 x 68 mm 187 x 140 mm
35 mm 64 x 48 mm 132 x 99 mm
50 mm 43 x 32 mm 91 x 68 mm
Table 16: Focal length vs. field of view (Stingray F-080, F-125)
Stingray F-033, F-046, F-146
Focal length for type 1/2 sensors Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm
4.8 mm 660 x 495 mm 1327 x 995 mm
8 mm 394 x 295 mm 794 x 595 mm
12 mm 260 x 195 mm 527 x 395 mm
16 mm 194 x 145 mm 394 x 295 mm
25 mm 122 x 91 mm 250 x 187 mm
35 mm 85 x 64 mm 176 x 132 mm
50 mm 58 x 43 mm 122 x 91 mm
Table 17: Focal length vs. field of view (Stingray F-033, F-046, F-146)
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Stingray F-201
Focal length for type 1/1.8 sensors Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm
4.8 mm 740 x 549 mm 1488 x 1103 mm
8 mm 441 x 327 mm 890 x 660 mm
12 mm 292 x 216 mm 591 x 438 mm
16 mm 217 x 161 mm 441 x 327 mm
25 mm 136 x 101 mm 280 x 207 mm
35 mm 95 x 71 mm 198 x 147 mm
50 mm 65 x 48 mm 136 x 101 mm
Table 18: Focal length vs. field of view (Stingray F-201)
Stingray F-145, F-504
Focal length for type 2/3 sensors Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm
4.8 mm 908 x 681 mm 1825 x 1368 mm
8 mm 541 x 406 mm 1091 x 818 mm
12 mm 358 x 268 mm 725 x 543 mm
16 mm 266 x 200 mm 541 x 406 mm
25 mm 167 x 125 mm 343 x 257 mm
35 mm 117 x 88 mm 243 x 182 mm
50 mm 79 x 59 mm 167 x 125 mm
Table 19: Focal length vs. field of view (Stingray F-145, F-504)
Note
Lenses with focal lengths < 8 mm may show shading in the
edges of the image and due to micro lenses on the sensor's
pixel.
Ask your Allied Vision distributor if you require non C-Mount
lenses.
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12
3
4
56789
Pin Signal
1TPB2TPB+
3TPA4TPA+
5 TPA (Reference ground)
6VG (GND)
7N.C.
8VP (Power, VCC)
9 TPB (Reference ground)
This chapter gives you detailed information on status LEDs, inputs and outputs,
trigger features, and transmission of data packets.
Note
For a detailed description of the camera interfaces (FireWire,
I/O connector), ordering numbers, and operating instructions
see the 1394 Installation Manual, chapter Camera interfaces.
Read all the Notes and Cautions in the 1394 Installation
Manual, before using any interfaces.
IEEE 1394b port pin assignment
The IEEE 1394b connector is designed for industrial use and has the following
pin assignment as per specification:
Note
www
Figure 38: IEEE 1394b connector
• Both IEEE 1394b connectors with screw lock mechanism
provide access to the IEEE 1394 bus, enabling control of
the camera and output frames. Connect the camera by
using either of the connectors. The remaining connector
can be used to daisy chain a second camera.
• Cables with latching connectors on one or both sides can
be used and are available with lengths of 5 m or 7.5 m.
Ask your local Allied Vision distributor for more details.
For more information on cables and on ordering cables online
(by clicking the article and sending an inquiry) go to:
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/contact
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Board level camera: IEEE 1394b port pin assignment
Board level Stingray cameras have two IEEE 1394b ports to allow daisy chaining
of cameras.
They have the same pin assignment as the Stingray housing cameras.
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sensor board
1 = GND (for RS232, Ext PWR)
2 = Ext PWR input
(PWR output on demand)
3 = Output 4
4 = Input 1
5 = Output 3
6 = Output 1
FFC45 cable length:
----------------------------FFC45 L = 56 mm K7500307
FFC45 L = 110 mm K7500318
FFC45 cable
2
2x HOLE
2.9mm
PTH
2.3 mm
PTH
PTH
2
41
40
2
IO-AD-Board
processor board
interface board
2x IEEE 1394b
25
2
2
8
.7
1
5
4
.5
6
.6
1
1. 2
1
5
.4
27
1
13
spacer M2x10 (4x)
7 = GND (for Inputs)
8 = RxD 9 = TxD
10 = Power Input
(for Output ports)
11 = Input 2
12 = Output 2
13 = Cable Shield
12
2
8
.9
3
.1
13-pole I/O connector:
[Molex 1.25mm Pitch PicoBlade Wire-to-Board Header (53047-1310)]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13-pole connector
9.1
Ø
2
7
2
9
front flange with
C-Mount adapter
3
6
2
6.5
12
PCB Spacer M2x5
GNDChassis
1n
1M
GND
J3
1
GNDChassis
1n
1M
GND
PCB Spacer M2x5
J2
1
J2
J3
Figure 39: Board level camera: two IEEE 1394b FireWire connectors
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Camera I/O connector pin assignment
1
102
9
8
7612113
4
5
Pin Signal Direction Level Description
1 External GND GND for RS232 and
ext. power
External Ground for
RS232 and external power
2 External Power +8 to +36 VDC Power supply
3 Camera Out 4 Out Open emitter Camera Output 4
(GPOut4)
default: 4 Camera In 1 In U
in
(high) = 3 to 24 V
U
in
(low) = 0 to 1.5 V
Camera Input 1
(GPIn1)
default: Trigger
5 Camera Out 3 Out Open emitter Camera Output 3
(GPOut3)
default: Busy
6 Camera Out 1 Out Open emitter Camera Output 1
(GPOut1)
default: IntEna
7 Camera In GND In Common GND for
inputs
Camera Common Input
Ground (In GND)
8RxD RS232 In RS232 Terminal Receive Data
9 TxD RS232 Out RS232 Terminal Transmit Data
10 Camera Out
Power
In Common VCC for
outputs
maximum 36 VDC
External Power
for digital outputs
(OutVCC)
11 Camera In 2 In U
in
(high) = 3 to 24 V
U
in
(low) = 0 to 1.5 V
Camera Input 2
(GPIn2)
default: 12 Camera Out 2 Out Open emitter Camera Output 2
(GPOut2)
default:
Follow CameraIn2
(For board level see chapter Board level camera: I/O pin assignment on page 89)
Figure 40: Camera I/O connector pin assignment
Note
12-pin Hirose I/O cables
The General Purpose I/O port has a Hirose HR10-10R-12PA(73)
connector on the camera side. The mating cable connector is:
• Hirose HR10A-10P-12S(73) for soldering
• Hirose HR10A-10P-12SC(73) for crimping
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Note
GP = General Purpose
For a detailed description of the I/O connector and its
operating instructions see the 1394 Installation Manual,
Chapter Stingray input description.
Read all Notes and Cautions in the 1394 Installation
Manual, before using the I/O connector.
Board level camera: I/O pin assignment
The following diagram shows the 13-pole I/O pin connector of a board level
camera:
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sensor board
1 = GND (for RS232, Ext PWR)
2 = Ext PWR input
(PWR output on demand)
3 = Output 4
4 = Input 1
5 = Output 3
6 = Output 1
FFC45 cable length:
----------------------------FFC45 L = 56 mm K7500307
FFC45 L = 110 mm K7500318
FFC45 cable
2
2x HOLE
2.9mm
PTH
2.3 mm
PTH
PTH
2
41
40
2
IO-AD-Board
processor board
interface board
2x IEEE 1394b
25
2
2
8
.7
1
5
4
.5
6
.6
1
1.2
1
5
.4
27
1
13
spacer M2x10 (4x)
7 = GND (for Inputs)
8 = RxD 9 = TxD
10 = Power Input
(for Output ports)
11 = Input 2
12 = Output 2
13 = Cable Shield
12
3
.1
13-pole I/O connector:
[Molex 1.25mm Pitch PicoBlade Wire-to-Board Header (53047-1310)]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13-pole connector
9.1
Ø
2
7
2
9
front flange with
C-Mount adapter
3
6
2
6.5
12
12345678910111213
Figure 41: Board level camera: I/O pin assignment
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Status LEDs
Status LEDs
LED2 LED1
Figure 42: 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 of The state of the other color of the same
LED could be on or of
GREEN means: green LED permanent on
GREEN blinking means: green LED blinks fast
+GREEN pulsing means: green LED is switched on for a short time. If the green
LED is already on, the LED will be switched of The state of the other color of the
same LED could be on or of
+GREEN pulsing (inverted) means: green LED is switched off for a short time.
Note
Both LEDs can be switched off by:
• Setting bit [17] to 1, see Table 164 on page 322
• Activating Disable LED functionality check box in
SmartView (Adv3 tab).
Error conditions will be shown although LEDs are switched of
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Normal conditions
Event LED1 LED2
Camera startup During startup all LEDs are switched on
consecutively to show the startup progress:
Phase1:
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
Only GOF:
asynchronous traffic
Only GOF:
GOF signal detect
Isochronous traffic +RED pulsing GREEN
Waiting for external
trigger
External trigger event RED +RED pulsing
Table 20: LEDs showing normal conditions
+GREEN pulsing
(inverted)
GREEN GREEN
RED GREEN
LED1 RED
GREEN
Error conditions
LED1 RED
LED2 GREEN
FPGA boot error 1-5 pulse
Stack setup 1 pulse
Stack start 2 pulse
No FLASH object 1 pulse
No DCAM object 1 pulse
Register mapping 3 pulse
VMode_ERROR_STATUS 1 pulse
FORMAT_7_ERROR_1 2 pulse
FORMAT_7_ERROR_2 3 pulse
Warning
1 pulse
DCAM
2 pulse
Table 21: Error codes
MISC
3 pulse
FPGA
4 pulse
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Control data signals
Input
Polarity
selectable
via software
Input state
Opto-
Coupler
Input signal
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
1394 Installation Manual, Chapter Stingray input
description.
The optocoupler inverts all input signals. Inversion of the signal is controlled via
the IO_INP_CTRL1 to 2 register (see Table 22 on page 94).
Figure 43: Input block diagram
Triggers
All inputs configured as triggers are linked by AND. If several inputs are being
used as triggers, a high signal must be present on all inputs in order to generate
a trigger signal. Each signal can be inverted. The camera must be set to external
triggering to trigger image capture by the trigger signal.
Input/output pin control
All input and output signals running over the camera I/O connector are
controlled by an advanced feature register.
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Register Name Field Bit Description
0xF1000300 IO_INP_CTRL1 Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this
feature (read only)
--- [1 to 6] Reserved
Polarity [7] 0: Signal not inverted
1: Signal inverted
--- [8 to 10] Reserved
InputMode [11 to 15] Mode
see Table 23 on page 94
--- [16 to 30] Reserved
PinState [31] RD: Current state of pin
0xF1000304 IO_INP_CTRL2 Same as
IO_INP_CTRL1
Table 22: Advanced register: Input control
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 43: Input block diagram on page 93.
This means that an open input sets the PinState bit to 0. (This is different to
Marlin, where an open input sets PinState bit to 1.)
ID Mode Default
0x00 Off
0x01 Reserved
0x02 Trigger input
Input 1
0x03 Reserved
0x06 Sequence Step
0x07 Sequence Reset
0x08 to 0x1F Reserved
Table 23: Input routing
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Note
If you set more than 1 input to function as a trigger input, all
trigger inputs are ANDed.
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.
Register Name Field Bit Description
0xF0F00534 TRIGGER_DELAY_INQUIRY 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
Auto_Inq [6] Auto mode (controlled
automatically by the
camera)
Manual_Inq [7] Manual mode (controlled
Min_Value [8 to 19] Minimum value for this
Max_Value [20 to 31] Maximum value for this
Table 24: Trigger delay inquiry register
by user)
feature
feature
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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 to 5] Reserved
ON_OFF [6] Write ON or OFF this feature
Read: Status of the feature
ON=1
OFF=0
--- [7 to 19] Reserved
Value [20 to 31] Value
Table 25: Trigger Delay CSR
The cameras also have an advanced register which allows even more precise
image capture delay after receiving a hardware trigger.
Trigger delay advanced register
Register Name Field Bit Description
0xF1000400 TRIGGER_DELAY Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this
feature (read only)
--- [1 to 5] Reserved
ON_OFF [6] Trigger delay on/off
--- [7 to 10] Reserved
DelayTime [11 to 31] Delay time in μs
Table 26: Trigger delay advanced CSR
The advanced register allows the start of the integration to be delayed by
maximum 2
21
μs, which is maximum 2.1 s after a trigger edge was detected.
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Note
Outputs
• Switching trigger delay to ON also switches external
Trigger_Mode_0 to ON.
• This feature works with external Trigger_Mode_0 only.
Note
For a general description of the outputs and warnings see the
1394 Installation Manual, Chapter Stingray output
description.
Output features are configured by software. Any signal can be placed on any
output.
The main features of output signals are described below:
Signal Description
IntEna (Integration Enable) signal This signal displays the time in which exposure was made. By
using a register this output can be delayed by up to 1.05 seconds.
Fval (Frame valid) signal This feature signals readout from the sensor. This signal Fval
follows IntEna.
Busy signal This signal appears when:
• the exposure is being made or
• the sensor is being read out or
• data transmission is active.
The camera is busy.
PulseWidthMod (pulse-width
modulation) signal
WaitingForTrigger signal This signal is available and useful for the outputs in Trigger Edge
Each output has pulse-width modulation (PWM) capabilities,
which can be used for motorized speed control or autofocus
control. See chapter Pulse-width modulation (Stingray housing
and Stingray board level models) on page 102
Mode. (In level mode it is available but useless, because
exposure time is unknown. (Signal always =0))
In edge mode it is useful to know if the camera can accept a new
trigger (without overtriggering).
See Table 29 on page 100 and Table 45 on page 101
Table 27: Output signals
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Figure 44: Output block diagram
IntEna
Output signal
Opto-
Coupler
Polarity
selectable
via software
Operation state
read
Output
mode
selectable
via software
FVal
Busy
PulseWidthMod
WaitingForTrigger
Operation state
read
IO_OUTP_CTRL 1-4
The outputs (output mode, polarity) are controlled via 4 advanced feature
registers (see Table 28 on page 99).
The Polarity field determines whether the output is inverted or not. For the
Output mode see Table 29 on page 100 for details. 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. For example, this allows the host computer to determine if the camera is
busy by simply polling the BUSY output.
Note
Outputs in Direct Mode:
For correct functionality the polarity should always be set
to 0 (SmartView: Trig/IO tab, Invert=No).
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Output control
Register Name Field Bit Description
0xF1000320 IO_OUTP_CTRL1 Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this
feature (read only)
PWMCapable [1] Indicates if an output pin
supports the PWM feature.
See Table 30 on page 102.
--- [2 to 6] Reserved
Polarity [7] 0: Signal not inverted
1: Signal inverted
--- [8 to 10] Reserved
Output mode [11 to 15] Mode
see Table 29 on page 100
--- [16 to 30] Reserved
PinState [31] RD: Current state of pin
WR: New state of pin
0xF1000324 IO_OUTP_CTRL2 Same as
IO_OUTP_CTRL1
0xF1000328 IO_OUTP_CTRL3 Same as
IO_OUTP_CTRL1
0xF100032C IO_OUTP_CTRL4 Same as
IO_OUTP_CTRL1
Table 28: Advanced register: Output control
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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.
0x02 Integration enable
Output 1
0x03 Reserved
0x04 Reserved
0x05 Reserved
0x06 FrameValid
0x07 Busy
Output 2
0x08 Follow corresponding input
(Inp1 Out1, Inp2 Out2)
0x09 PWM (=pulse-width modulation) Stingray housed and board level
models
0x0A WaitingForTrigger Only in Trigger Edge Mode.
0x0B to 0x1F Reserved
Table 29: Output modes
PinState 0 switches off the output transistor and produces a low level over the
resistor connected from the output to ground.
The following diagram illustrates the dependencies of the various output
signals.
All other Mode = 0
WaitingForTrigger is useful to
know, if a new trigger will be
accepted.
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