FLIR BLACKFLY S USB Vision, BLACKFLY S GiGE Vision Installation Manual

INSTALLATIONGUIDE

FLIR

BLACKFLY®S

Version 4.0 Revised 5/4/2017

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

Korean EMCCertification

The KCC symbol indicates that this product complies with Korea’s Electrical Communication Basic Law regarding EMC testing for electromagnetic interference (EMI) and susceptibility (EMS).

Hardware Warranty

The warranty for the BlackflyS camera is 3 years. For detailed information on how to repair or replace your camera, please see the terms and conditions on our website.

Export Control

The ECCN for this product is EAR099.

WEEE

The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Please ensure this product is properly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may cause potential hazards to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact us.

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Licensing

To view the licenses of open source packages used in this product please see What open source packages does

firmware use?

Table of Contents

1 Blackfly S Installation Guide 1

2 Handling Precautions and Camera Care 2

3 BlackflyS Installation 3

3.1 Preparing for Installation 3

3.2 Installing Your Interface Card and Software 4

3.3 Installing Your BlackflyS 6

3.4 Powering Your BlackflyS 7

4 Tools to Control the BlackflyS 8

4.1 Using the Spinnaker® Software Development Kit 8

4.1.1 SpinView Camera Evaluation Application 8

4.1.2 Custom Applications Built with the Spinnaker API 8

4.2 Using GenICam Applications 9

5 Configuring BlackflyS Setup 11

5.1 Configuring Camera Drivers 11

5.2 Configuring the IP Address—GigEonly 11

5.3 Allocating Bandwidth—GigEonly 12

5.3.1 Determining Bandwidth Requirements 12

5.4 Configuring Other Ethernet Settings—GigEonly 13

5.4.1 Stream Channel Destination Address 13

5.4.2 Heartbeat 13

5.5 Camera Firmware 15

5.5.1 Determining Firmware Version 15

5.5.2 Upgrading Camera Firmware 15

6 BlackflyS Physical Interface 16

6.1 BlackflyS Physical Description 16

6.2 BlackflyS Dimensions 17

6.3 Interface Connector 19

6.3.1 Ethernet Connector 19

6.3.2 USB3.1 Connector 19

6.4 Interface Cables 20

6.5 Interface Card 20

6.6 General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) 21

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6.7 Mounting with the Case or Mounting Bracket 23

6.8 Case Temperature and Heat Dissipation 24

6.9 Lens Mounting 25

6.9.1 Back Flange Distance 25

6.10 Non-Volatile Flash Memory 26

6.11 Dust Protection 26

6.12 Infrared Cut-Off Filters 27

7 Input/Output Control 28

7.1 General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) 28

7.2 GPIO Electrical Characteristics 30

8 Troubleshooting 32

8.1 Support 32

8.2 Status Indicator LED 33

Contacting Us 34

Revision History 34

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1 Blackfly S Installation Guide

Welcome to the BlackflyS camera. We offer a number of resources to assist you with the BlackflyS.

n Release Notes—information about the current firmware release including feature additions or changes,

bug fixes, and known issues.

n Specifications—information about the camera model as it performs with the current firmware.

n Getting Started—quick start guide for installing the camera and software.

n Installation Guide—information about installing the camera and SDK, the physical interface and

mechanical properties, troubleshooting and how to get help. This document is available as a PDF for download or as a webpage included in the firmware release package.

n Technical Reference—information about the features supported by the camera model with the current

firmware, including: image format control, acquisition control, sequencing, binning/decimation, and others. This document is available as a PDF for download or as a webpage included in the firmware release package.

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n Firmware—programming inserted into the programmable ROM of the camera that can be updated in-field.

New firmware packages are available for download and include both the firmware file and documentation.

n Spinnaker SDK—software development kit that provides GenICam-compliant controls to create

applications for the camera. Spinnaker is available for download. Each installation includes API documentation for C, C++, and C#.

Our website provides additional information in our Knowledge Base and Technical Application Note library. As well, the Downloads site is the portal to access documentation and firmware updates.

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2 Handling Precautions and Camera Care

Warning! Do not open the camera housing. Doing so voids the Hardware Warranty described in the Terms and Conditions on our website.

Your FLIR digital camera is a precisely manufactured device and should be handled with care. Here are some tips on how to care for the device.

n Avoid electrostatic charging.

n When handling the camera unit, avoid touching the lenses. Fingerprints will affect the quality of the image

produced by the device.

n To clean the lenses, use a standard camera lens cleaning kit or a clean dry cotton cloth. Do not apply

excessive force.

n Extended exposure to bright sunlight, rain, dusty environments, etc. may cause problems with the

electronics and the optics of the system.

n Avoid excessive shaking, dropping or any kind of mishandling of the device.

Related Knowledge Base Articles

Title Article

Cleaning the imaging surface of your

camera

Knowledge Base Article

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3.1 Preparing for Installation

What system configuration is recommended?

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Recommended

System

Configuration

Operating

System

Windows7,

Windows8, or

Windows10 (32- or 64-bit)

CPU RAM Ports

Intel i5 4 GB

Intel USB3

host controller

Software to run and

compile example code

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010,

Visual Studio 2013, or

Visual Studio 2015

Note: Refer to Technical Application Note 10359 for important information on recommended USB 3.0 system components.

Do you have all the parts you need?

To install your camera you will need the following components:

n For GigEcameras—Ethernet cable (see Interface Cables) and Powered Ethernet switch or Ethernet power

injector (if using PoE)

n For USB3 cameras—USB 3.0 cable (see Interface Cables)

n 6-pin GPIOcable (see General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO))

n C-mount Lens (see Lens Mounting )

n Tripod adapter (optional) (see Mounting with the Case or Mounting Bracket)

n Interface card (see Interface Card)

FLIR sells a number of the additional parts required for installation. To purchase, visit the Accessories page.

Do you have a downloads account?

The downloads page has many resources to help you operate your camera effectively, including:

n Spinnaker

n Firmware updates and release notes

n Dimensional drawings and CADmodels

n Documentation

To access the software and firmware downloads you must have a downloads account.

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SDKsoftware, including drivers (required for installation)

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1. Go to our website: www.ptgrey.com.

2. In the upper right corner, click Register.

3. Complete the form, then click Register.

After you submit your registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.

3.2 Installing Your Interface Card and Software

1. Install your Interface Card

Ensure the card is installed per the manufacturer's instructions.

Connect the internal IDE or SATApower connector on the card to the computer power supply.

Alternatively, use your PC's built-in host controller, if equipped.

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Open the Windows Device Manager. Ensure the card is properly installed. Ethernet cards appear under Network Adapters. USB3 cards appear under Universal Serial Bus Controllers. An exclamation point (!) next to the card indicates the driver has not yet been installed.

2. Install the Spinnaker® Software

Note: For existing users who already have Spinnaker installed,

we recommend ensuring you have the latest version for optimal performance of your camera. If you do not need to install Spinnaker, use SpinView to install and enable drivers for your card.

a. Login to the Downloads page.

b. Select your Product Family, Camera Model and Operating System from the drop-down lists.

c. Click on the Software search results to expand the list.

d. Click the appropriate link to begin the download and installation.

After the download is complete, the Spinnaker setup wizard begins. If the wizard does not start automatically, double-click the .exe file to open it. Follow the steps in each setup dialog.

3. For Ethernet cards: Enable jumbo frames

a. In Start->All Programs-> Point Grey Spinnaker SDK->SpinView, right click on the Network Adapter

and select Adapter Configuration, then select IP Configuration.

b. Click Open Network Connections.

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c. Click Change Settings.

d. Click on the Advanced tab and from the Settings list select Jumbo Packet.

e. Set the Value to 9014 Bytes and click OK.

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3.3 Installing Your BlackflyS

1. Install the Tripod Mounting Bracket (optional)

The ASA and ISO-compliant tripod mounting bracket attaches to the camera using the included screws.

2. Attach a Lens

Unscrew the dust cap from the lens holder to install a lens.

3. Connect the interface Card and Cable to the Camera

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Plug the interface cable into the host controller card and the camera. The cable jack screws can be used for a secure connection.

When the camera is first connected, the operating system automatically installs the camera driver. Camera drivers are available with the Spinnaker SDK installation.

a. If using PoE, connect a powered Ethernet switch or Ethernet power injector in between the card and the

camera.

4. Plug in the GPIO connector if required

GPIOcan be used for power, trigger, and strobe.

5. Confirm Successful Installation

Run the SpinView application: Start->All Programs-> Point Grey Spinnaker->SpinView The SpinView application can be used to test the camera's image acquisition capabilities.

Changes to your camera's installation configuration can be made using the SpinView application.

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3.4 Powering Your BlackflyS

For GigE cameras—Power can be provided over the Ethernet interface (PoE). To use PoE, you must also have a powered Ethernet card, a powered Ethernet switch, or an Ethernet power injector.

For USB3 cameras—The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector provides a power connection between the camera and the host computer. The ideal input voltage is nominal 5 V DC. For the USB 3.0 connector to provide power, the host controller must be connected to the computer's power supply.

Power can also be provided externally through the GPIO interface: 12 V nominal (8 - 24 V). Power consumption is 3W maximum.

If both power sources are connected the camera always uses external power over the GPIO connector.

Note: Some systems, especially those with laptop computers or longer cable lengths, may not provide adequate power through the USB 3.0 cable which could result in intermittent operation. The use of external power through the GPIOis required for these systems.

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