FLIR USB3 Vision CHAMELEON 3 User Manual

Installing Your Camera
1. Install the Tripod Mounting Bracket (optional)
The ASA and ISO-compliant tripod mounting bracket attaches to the
camera using the included
metal
screws.
2. Attach a Lens
Unscrew the dust cap from the CS-mount lens holder to install a lens. Note:
the camera can be used with a removable 5 mm C- mount adapter.
3. Connect the interface Card and Cable to the Camera
Plug the interface cable into the host
controller card and the camera. The
cable jack screws can be used for a
secure connection.
4. Plug in the GPIO connector
5. Confirm Successful Installation
Check Device Manager to confirm that installation was successful.
a. Go to the Start menu, select Run, and enter devmgmt.msc.
Verify the camera is listed under "Point Grey Research Devices."
b. Run the FlyCap program: All Programs->Point Grey FlyCapture2
SDK-> FlyCap
The FlyCap program can be used to test the camera's image acquisition
capabilities.
Changes to your camera's installation configuration can be made using
utilities available in the FlyCapture SDK.
Camera Interface
USB3.1 Connector
The camera is equipped with a USB3.1 Micro-B connector that is used for
power, data transmission, and camera control. For more detailed
information, consult the USB3.1 specification available from
http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/.
General Purpose I/O Connector
The camera has a 9-pin GPIOconnector of the back of the case; refer to the
diagram for wire color-coding.
Diagram Color Pin Function Description
Red 1 V
EXT
Allows the camera to be powered
externally 5 - 24 VDC
Black 2 GND
Ground for Input/Output, V
EXT
, +3.3
V pins
White 3 +3.3 V
Power external circuitry fused at
150 mA maximum
Green 4
GPIO3 /
Line3
Input/Output/Tx
Purple 5
GPIO2 /
Line2
Input/Output/Rx
Black 6 GND
Ground for Input/Output, V
EXT
, +3.3
V pins
Brown 7
OPTO_
GND
Ground for opto-isolated IO pins
Orange 8
OPTO_
OUT /
Line1
Opto-isolated output
Yellow 9
OPTO_IN /
Line0
Opto-isolated input
To configure the GPIOpins, consult the General Purpose Input/Output
section of your camera's Technical Reference Manual.
Status Indicator LED
LED Status Description
Off Not receiving power
Steady green Receiving power
Flashing yellow/Steady yellow Initializing FPGA
Steady yellow-green Sensor powered down Insufficient power
Steady bright green Acquiring and transmitting images
Flashing bright, then brighter green Accessing camera registers (no image acquisition)
Flashing green and red Updating firmware
Flashing red Temporary problem
Steady red Serious problem
For More Information
For more information about... See...
Your camera's settings and capabilities Technical Reference Manual
Using the FlyCap demo program
the Online Help included with the
tool
Accessing customer downloads Knowledge Base Article 10142
Selecting a lens Knowledge Base Article 10269
Recommended and unsupported system components for
USB3.1
Technical Application Note 10359
Using USB3.1 and Linux Technical Application Note 10685
Setting up multiple USB3.1 cameras Technical Application Note 10350
The FlyCapture SDK help and other technical references can be found in:
All Programs>Point Grey FlyCapture2 SDK>Documentation
Our online Knowledge Base addresses many questions.
Contacting Us
For general questions and sales inquiries contact us at mv-sales@flir.com
For technical support contact us at www.ptgrey.com/support/ticket/
www.flir.com/iis
1/26/2017
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FLIR USB3 Vision CHAMELEON 3 Specifications

General

Brand	FLIR
Model	USB3 Vision CHAMELEON 3
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English