FLIR ThermoVision Micron, ThermoVision A10 User Manual
ThermoVision® Micron/A10 User’s Guide 412-0006-10 Version 130
ThermoVision®
Micron/A10 Camera
User’s Guide
412-0006-10
Version 130
FLIR Systems
Indigo Operations
70 Castilian Dr.
Goleta, CA 93117-3027
805 964-9797 FAX 805 685-2711
www.indigosystems.com
ThermoVision® Micron/A10 User’s Guide 412-0006-10 Version 130
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 4
2 MICRON/A10 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 4
3 OPTIONAL MICRON/A10 FEATURES........................................................................... 5
4 UNPACKING YOUR MICRON/A10 CAMERA .............................................................. 6
5 OPTIONAL MICRON/A10 ACCESSORIES.................................................................... 7
6 OVERVIEW OF THE MICRON/A10 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE............................ 8
INPUT POWER............................................................................................................................... 8
ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT ............................................................................................................. 9
COMMAND AND CONTROL CHANNEL........................................................................................... 9
DIGITAL DATA CHANNEL ............................................................................................................ 9
BASIC OPERATION OF THE MICRON/A10 CAMERA .................................................... 10
7 REMOTE CONTROL OF THE MICRON/A10 CAMERA .......................................... 14
INSTALLATION OF MICRON/A10 CONTROL PANEL SOFTWARE .................................................. 14
CONNECTING MICRON/A10 TO A PC VIA THE I/O MODULE....................................................... 15
CONNECTING MICRON/A10 TO A PC VIA THE ETHERNET MODULE ........................................... 16
CONNECTING MICRON/A10 TO A PC VIA THE FIREWIRE(IEEE-1394) MODULE ........................ 17
TROUBLESHOOTING THE COMMAND & CONTROL LINK ............................................................. 19
OPERATION OF THE MICRON/A10 CONTROL PANEL .................................................................. 20
7.1.1 Control Panel General Tab .................................................................................. 20
7.1.2 Control Panel Video Tab ...................................................................................... 23
7.1.3 Control Panel Digital Tab .................................................................................... 27
7.1.4 Control Panel Advanced Tab................................................................................ 28
7.1.5 Control Panel Menu Options................................................................................ 30
8 MICRON/A10 DIGITAL DATA CHANNEL.................................................................. 33
SING THE DIGITAL DATA CHANNEL ........................................................................................ 34
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9 MICRON/A10 PHYSICAL INTERFACE ....................................................................... 34
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IMENSIONED DRAWINGS ......................................................................................................... 34
OUNTING................................................................................................................................. 34
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APPENDIX A: PIN-OUT DEFINITIONS ............................................................................... 39
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AMERA I/O .............................................................................................................................. 39
I/O MODULE .............................................................................................................................. 40
COPYRIGHT NOTICE © INDIGO SYSTEMS CORPORATION 2003
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Cautions:
• Do not remove the camera cover. Disassembly of the camera (including removal of the
cover) can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
• Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified
operating temperature range can cause permanent damage.
• The camera is not sealed. Avoid exposure to dust and moisture and replace the lens cap
when not in use.
• Do not image extremely high intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc
welders, etc.
• The camera is a precision optical instrument and should not be exposed to excessive
shock and/or vibration. Refer to the Product Specification (ISC doc. 102-0005-09) for
detailed environmental requirements.
• This camera contains static-sensitive electronics and should be handled appropriately.
• If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, or need service, contact
Customer Support at (805) 964-9797 for additional information prior to returning a
camera.
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1 INTRODUCTION
The ThermoVision® Micron or ThermoVision® A10 is a long-wavelength (7.5 – 13.5 microns)
uncooled microbolometer camera designed for infrared imaging applications that demand absolute
minimum size, weight, and power consumption. It is available with five different lens options:
8.5mm focal length (55° x 41° field of view), 11mm focal length (40° x 30°), 18 mm (25° x 19°),
30 mm (15° x 11°) or 50 mm (9° x 7°). The camera provides “power-in, video-out” capability,
which means that one need only apply input voltage to receive analog video. However, for
applications demanding more advanced control, Micron/A10 includes a serial interface (RS-232)
and Control Panel software for transmitting camera commands and receiving status.
Micron/A10 also provides an optional digital data interface via parallel, firewire or ethernet
interface.
2 MICRON/A10 SPECIFICATIONS
• 164 (H) x 128 (V) uncooled microbolometer sensor array, 51 x 51 micron pixels
• Input power range: 3.5V – 9.0VDC (7.5V – 30.0V, optional)
• Power Consumption: 1.5 Watts (nominal at room temperature with 8V input)
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 40° C (-40°C to +55°C extended range, optional)
• Humidity: 95% non-condensing
• Dimensions: see detailed drawings in Section 9
• Weight: approx 107 grams for 11 mm, 18 mm & 30 mm; 150 grams for 50 mm
• Analog video output: NTSC (PAL optional)
• Remote interface: RS-232 (Control Panel software included.)
• Included features:
o “Smart Scene” image optimization. (Automatic adjustment of image brightness
and contrast as the scene content changes so that imagery never appears
under/overexposed or “washed out”. See page 20 for more details.)
o Dual exposure states. See page 22 for more details.
Low-temperature state: NEdT < 85 mK, Max. scene range > 150 oC (at 25 oC ambient).
High-temperature state: NEdT < 350 mK, Max. scene range > 500
o
C (at 25 oC ambient).
o On-screen symbols, including a low-voltage indicator and overtemp indicator.
See page 26 for more details.
Note: These specifications are subject to change without notice. See the Product Specification
(ISC doc. 102-0005-09) for detailed functional, performance, and environmental requirements.
See the Interface Control Document (ISC doc. 102-0005-03) for detailed interface
descriptions.
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3 OPTIONAL MICRON/A10 FEATURES
• Extended input voltage range: 7.5V – 30.0V (standard range is 3.5V – 9.0V)
• Extended operating temperature range: -40 oC to +55 oC (standard range 0 oC to +40 oC)
• PAL video format (See page 9. Standard video output is NTSC.)
• Automatic dynamic range control (i.e. automatic selection of high-temperature and low-
temperature modes based. See page 22.)
• Spot-meter capability (See page 28.)
• Includes color isotherm capability (See page 29.)
• Includes digital output channel (See page 33.)
Note: Please contact Customer Support at (805) 964-9797 for information on upgrading your
camera.
30 mm
18 mm
11 mm
Figure 1: Three of the available lens configurations
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4 UNPACKING YOUR MICRON/A10 CAMERA
The items shown in Figure 2 come standard in your Micron/A10 Camera package. If there is
any discrepancy between this list and the contents of your camera package, please contact Indigo
Systems Customer Support immediately at (805) 964-9797.
1. Micron/A10 camera
2. I/O Module
3. Interface cable (3’ length is standard. See Section 5 for other available lengths.)
4. 110/220V AC/DC Converter with outlet plug
5. Tripod adapter
6. Lens cap
7. Control Panel software
8. User’s Guide
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8
2
1
5
4
6
3
Figure 2: Standard Micron/A10 Equipment
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5 OPTIONAL MICRON/A10 ACCESSORIES
• 6”, 3’, 10’ or 25’ interface cable
• 3’, or 10’ Power / Video Cable (replaces Interface Cable and I/O Module)
• Digital data serial-to-parallel module (parallel data cable sold separate)
• IEEE-1394 Firewire Module (Figure 3a)
• iPAQ handheld Remote Control Panel with cable and adapter (Figure 3b)
• Ethernet Interface Adapter Module (Figure 3c)
• Environmental enclosure (Figure 3d)
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• Hotshoe adapter
• Self-contained rechargeable battery pack (Figure 3f)
• Battery / battery charger (not pictured)
with or without Sony DCR-TRV Camcorder (Figure 3e)
3a 3b
3e 3f
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Figure 3: Some of the Micron/A10 Accessories
(d) Remote Control
Panel
3c
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The Hotshoe adapter interfaces the Micron/A10 camera directly to a Sony DCR-TRV Camcorder with an
Intelligent Accessory Interface (i.e. Hotshoe) and video input. With the Hotshoe adapter, the Micron/A10 camera
and the camcorder becomes a single integrated system using a common battery, display, and recording mechanism.
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6 OVERVIEW OF THE MICRON/A10 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE
The Micron/A10 camera provides all input/output signals via a single 18-pin connector. The
signals on this connector include input power, analog video output, serial communication
channel for command and control and the digital data output.
Note: See the Interface Control Document (ISC doc. 102-0005-03) for detailed interface
requirements. Pin-out definitions for the camera and the I/O Module are provided in Appendix A.
Input Power
Included with the Micron/A10 camera is an AC/DC converter that generates 8VDC input power
from 110 VAC or 220 VAC. If you prefer to provide your own power supply, please verify that
the input power at the camera connector meets the specifications shown in Table 1.
CAUTION: Reversing polarity of input power will damage the camera’s internal power supply
and repair is not covered under the camera warranty.
Table 1: Input Power Requirements
Parameter
Minimum voltage 3.5V 7.5V Voltage at the camera
Maximum voltage 9.0V 30.0V Voltage at the camera
Max. Ripple 100 mV 100 mV Peak-to-peak from DC to
Peak Load Power 2500 mW 2500 mW When actuating the shutter
Baseline
Value
Value with Optional
Preconditioner
Comment
connector
connector
10 MHz
mechanism
Note: To use the Firewire Module and a Micron/A10 camera with the Extended Voltage Range
option, the maximum voltage input is 12.0 V to the module.
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Analog Video Output
The video output of the Micron/A10 camera can be configured to either NTSC or PAL-
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compatible.
In either case, the output is intended to drive a 75-ohm load impedance. See Table
2 for a list of other relevant video parameters.
Table 2: Video parameters
Parameter NTSC PAL
Monochrome equivalent RS-170A CCIR
Frame rate 30 Hz 25 Hz
Active video lines 480 512
# displayed detector samples 160 (H) x 120 (V) 160 (H) x 128 (V)
Note: To use the Micron/A10 Isotherm option, the video monitor must be color capable. For
display of Micron/A10 video without Isotherm capability, a monitor complying with the
monochrome-equivalent standard shown in Table 2 can be used.
Command and Control Channel
Remote control of the Micron/A10 camera is provided via a RS-232 serial interface. Section 8
provides detailed information regarding this interface.
Digital Data Channel
Micron/A10 provides a digital channel with real-time serialized digital video. The camera
outputs either 8-bit or 14-bit data. Conversion of the digital data to a parallel format for data
acquisition requires a serial-to-parallel converter accessory; or can be provided via a Firewire or
Ethernet Module which are also accessories. Section 9 provides detailed information regarding
this interface.
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NTSC is the U.S. standard for color analog video. PAL is the European standard.
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BASIC OPERATION OF THE MICRON/A10 CAMERA
Note: If you are using the Ethernet Module, environmental enclosure, integral battery pack,
Remote Control Panel or Hotshoe adapter additional instructions may also be provided.
1. If you intend to mount the camera on a tripod, attach the tripod adapter plate to the
bottom of your Micron/A10 camera using a 5/64 “ hex driver.
2. Remove the lens cap. (Remember to replace the lens cap when the camera is not in use
to prevent accidental scratching and dust contamination.)
3. If using the standard Interface Cable and I/O Module, plug one end of the Interface Cable
into the mating connector on the back of the camera, as shown in Figure 4. (Either end of
the Interface Cable can be plugged into the camera.) Connect the other end of the
Interface Cable to the mating connector on the I/O Module labeled “CAMERA”.
4. If using the optional Power/Video Cable, plug the 18-pin connector into the mating
connector on the back of the camera.
5. If you are using the Ethernet Module, plug one end of the Interface Cable into the mating
connector on the back of the camera, as shown in Figure 4. Connect the other end of the
Interface Cable to the mating connector on the Ethernet Module, also shown in Figure 5.
Connect a standard ethernet cable (CAT-5) between the Ethernet Module and the PC.
6. If using the optional Firewire Module, plug one end of the Interface Cable into the
mating connector on the back of the camera, as shown in Figure 6. Connect the other end
of the Interface Cable to the mating connector on the Firewire Module, also shown in
Figure 7. For connection with laptops an Indigo 9-Volt power supply must be connected
to power Firewire Module, as shown in Figure 8.
7. Attach one end of a standard BNC cable or RCA for the Firewire (either not included) to
the video port labeled “VIDEO” on the I/O Module, Ethernet, Firewire or on the optional
Power/Video Cable. Attach the other end to a compatible video monitor.
8. Plug the AC/DC converter into an electrical outlet. Insert the circular plug at the other
end of the AC/DC converter into the power jack labeled “POWER” on the I/O Module,
Ethernet, Firewire or the optional Power/Video Cable. The camera will take ~1 second
to produce an image after application of power.
9. The camera will automatically perform a flat-field correction (FFC) at periodic intervals.
This operation, which improves image quality, takes less than 1/2 second to complete.
This feature can be disabled or controlled manually or with a time delay via the
Micron/A10 Control Panel (See page 22.)
10. If you intend to use the Micron/A10 Control Panel for remote control of the camera,
follow the additional steps described in Section 7. Figure shows the I/O Module and
camera after cabling power, analog video, and RS-232, Ethernet or Firewire interface.
11. If you intend to use the digital data channel, follow the additional steps described in
Section 8.
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To electrical outlet
To video
monitor
Figure 4: Connecting the Interface Cable to the Micron/A10
To PC
(only required if using RS-232
interface.)
Figure 5: Micron/A10 after cabling
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Figure 6: Micron/A10 and Ethernet Module
To video monitor
To Indigo 9-Volt power supply
Micron/A10
Ethernet
interface cable
Laptop with
standard RJ45
connector
Standard CAT-5
LAN cable
Figure 7: Laptop connected to Micron/A10 and Ethernet Module
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Figure 8: Micron/A10 and Firewire Module
To video monitor
To Indigo 9-Volt power
supply
Laptop with
built-in 4-pin
Firewire port
6-pin to 4-pin
adapter
Figure 9: Laptop connected to Micron/A10 and Firewire Module
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