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Matrix Vision mvBlueFOX User Manual

Matrix Vision mvBlueFOX
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mvBlueFOX
Technical Manual

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Matrix Vision mvBlueFOX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeCMOS
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Linux
InterfaceUSB 2.0 or USB 3.0 (depending on model)
Shutter TypeGlobal Shutter or Rolling Shutter (depending on model)
Lens MountC-mount
Bit Depth8-bit or 10-bit (depends on model)

Summary

About This Manual

How to Get Started

Guides on initial setup and usage.

Introduction to mvBlueFOX

Order Code Nomenclature

Explains model naming conventions.

What's Inside and Accessories

Lists package contents and recommended accessories.

Quickstart Guide

Windows Quickstart

Installation and setup for Windows.

Installing mvIMPACT Acquire Driver on Windows

Steps for installing the driver on Windows.

Linux Quickstart

Installation and setup for Linux.

Installing mvIMPACT Acquire Driver on Linux

Steps for installing the driver on Linux.

Technical Data

Power Supply Specifications

Details power requirements.

Standard mvBlueFOX-xxx Version

Technical data for the standard version.

Dimensions and Connectors for Standard Version

Physical dimensions and connectors.

Sensor Overview

CCD Sensors Characteristics

Characteristics of CCD sensors.

CMOS Sensors Characteristics

Characteristics of CMOS sensors.

Application Usage

wxPropView GUI Tool

GUI tool for image acquisition and configuration.

How to Work with wxPropView

Operating the wxPropView software.

mvDeviceConfigure Tool

Device configuration and management tool.

Update Device Firmware

Process for updating device firmware.

Hardware Real-Time Controller (HRTC)

HRTC Introduction

Introduction to HRTC capabilities.

How to Use the HRTC

Guides on configuring and using HRTC.

DirectShow Interface

Registering Devices for DirectShow

Steps to register devices for DirectShow.

Troubleshooting

Accessing Log Files

How to access log files for support.

Accessing Log Files on Windows

Instructions for accessing logs on Windows.

Use Cases

Improving Acquisition / Image Quality

Methods to enhance image quality.

Correcting Sensor Image Errors

Procedures for correcting sensor errors.

Defective Pixels Correction

Correcting defective pixels.

Working with HDR (High Dynamic Range)

High Dynamic Range functionality.

Adjusting Sensor -x00w for HDR

HDR adjustment for -x00w sensors.

Working with LUTs

Introducing LUTs

Introduction to Look-Up Tables.

Setting Host-Based LUTs

Configuring host-based LUTs.

Saving Data on the Device

Creating User Data Entries

Creating and managing user data entries.

Basics of User Data

Fundamentals of user data storage.

Working with Several Cameras Simultaneously

Using 2 mvBlueFOX-MLC Cameras in Master-Slave Mode

Setting up Master-Slave configurations.

Master-Slave Scenario

Master-Slave setup scenario.

Working with Hardware Real-Time Controller (HRTC)

Single Camera HRTC Samples

HRTC samples for single cameras.

Achieve Defined Image Frequency (HRTC)

Setting a specific image frequency.

Multiple Camera HRTC Samples

HRTC samples for multiple cameras.

Delay Expose Start for Following Camera (HRTC)

Delaying expose start across cameras.

Appendix A.1 CCD Specific Camera / Sensor Data

mvBlueFOX-[Model]220 (0.3 Mpix [640 x 480])

Data for the 0.3 Mpix CCD model.

Details of Operation for 0.3 Mpix CCD Sensor

Operational details for the CCD sensor.

mvBlueFOX-[Model]220a (0.3 Mpix [640 x 480]) Data

Data for the 0.3 Mpix CCD model (220a).

CCD Timing for 0.3 Mpix CCD Sensor (220a)

Timing specifications for the CCD sensor (220a).

mvBlueFOX-[Model]221 CCD Sensor Data

Introduction to 0.8 Mpix CCD Sensor

Introduction to the 0.8 Mpix CCD sensor.

CCD Timing for 0.8 Mpix CCD Sensor

Timing specifications for the CCD sensor.

mvBlueFOX-[Model]223 CCD Sensor Data

Introduction to 1.4 Mpix CCD Sensor

Introduction to the 1.4 Mpix CCD sensor.

CCD Timing for 1.4 Mpix CCD Sensor

Timing specifications for the CCD sensor.

mvBlueFOX-[Model]224 CCD Sensor Data

Introduction to 1.9 Mpix CCD Sensor

Introduction to the 1.9 Mpix CCD sensor.

CCD Timing for 1.9 Mpix CCD Sensor

Timing specifications for the CCD sensor.

Appendix A.3 CMOS Specific Camera / Sensor Data

mvBlueFOX-[Model]200w (0.4 Mpix [752 x 480])

Data for the 0.4 Mpix CMOS model.

Details of Operation for 0.4 Mpix CMOS Sensor

Operational details for the CMOS sensor.

Details of Operation for 1.3 Mpix CMOS Sensor

Operational details for the CMOS sensor.

Details of Operation for 1.2 Mpix CMOS Sensor

Operational details for the CMOS sensor.

Details of Operation for 1.2 Mpix CMOS Sensor

Operational details for the CMOS sensor.

Details of Operation for 5.0 Mpix CMOS Sensor

Operational details for the CMOS sensor.

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