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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Fcc Compliance
2
Table of Contents
3
1 Welcome to Flea3 USB
14
Flea3 USB 3.0 Specifications
14
FL3-U3-13S2M (Mono) Imaging Performance
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Figure 1.1: FL3-U3-13S2M Quantum Efficiency
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FL3-U3-13S2C (Color) Imaging Performance
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Figure 1.2: FL3-U3-13S2C Quantum Efficiency
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FL3-U3-13Y3M (Mono) Imaging Performance
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Figure 1.3: FL3-U3-13Y3M Quantum Efficiency
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FL3-U3-13E4M (Mono) Imaging Performance
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Figure 1.4: FL3-U3-13E4M Quantum Efficiency
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FL3-U3-13E4C (Color) Imaging Performance
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Figure 1.5: FL3-U3-13E4C Quantum Efficiency
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FL3-U3-32S2M (Mono) Imaging Performance
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Figure 1.6: FL3-U3-32S2M Quantum Efficiency
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FL3-U3-32S2C (Color) Imaging Performance
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Figure 1.7: FL3-U3-32S2C Quantum Efficiency
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FL3-U3-88S2C (Color) Imaging Performance
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Figure 1.8: FL3-U3-88S2C Quantum Efficiency
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Flea3 USB 3.0 Camera Comparison
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Figure 1.9: FL3-U3 Mono Models Quantum Efficiency
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Figure 1.10: FL3-U3 Models Dynamic Range
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Analog-To-Digital Conversion
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Flea3 USB 3.0 Mechanical Properties
26
Physical Description
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Camera Dimensions
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Figure 1.11: Camera Dimensional Diagram
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Tripod Adapter Dimensions
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Lens Mounting
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Figure 1.12: Tripod Adapter Dimensional Diagram
28
Back Flange Distance
29
Dust Protection
29
Mounting with the Case or Mounting Bracket
29
Infrared Cut-Off Filters
30
Figure 1.13: IR Filter Transmittance Graph
30
Handling Precautions and Camera Care
31
Case Temperature and Heat Dissipation
31
Table 1.1: Temperature Sensor Specifications
31
Camera Interface and Connectors
33
USB 3.0 Connector
33
Interface Card
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Table 1.2: USB 3.0 Micro-B Connector Pin Assignments
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Figure 1.14: USB 3.0 Micro B Connector
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Interface Cables
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General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
34
2 Getting Started with Flea3 USB
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Before You Install
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Will Your System Configuration Support the Camera
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Do You Have All the Parts You Need
35
Do You Have a Downloads Account
35
Installing Your Interface Card and Software
36
Installing Your Camera
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Controlling the Camera
38
Using Flycapture
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Using Control and Status Registers
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Modes
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Values
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Using the Inquiry Registers
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Using the Absolute Value Registers
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Table 2.1: CSR Mode Control Descriptions
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Configuring Camera Setup
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Configuring Camera Drivers
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Maximum Number of Cameras on a Single Bus
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3 General Camera Operation
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Powering the Camera
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CAMERA_POWER: 610H
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Device Information
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SERIAL_NUMBER: 1F20H
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MAIN_BOARD_INFO: 1F24H
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SENSOR_BOARD_INFO: 1F28H
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VOLTAGE: 1A50H - 1A54H
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CURRENT: 1A58H - 1A5Ch
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TEMPERATURE: 82Ch
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PIXEL_CLOCK_FREQ: 1Af0H
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HORIZONTAL_LINE_FREQ: 1Af4H
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User Memory Channels
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MEMORY_SAVE: 618H
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MEM_SAVE_CH: 620H
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CUR_MEM_CH: 624H
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Memory Channel Registers
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On-Camera Frame Buffer
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IMAGE_RETRANSMIT: 634H
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Example: Retransmitting in Image External Mode Using Registers
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Example: Storing Images for Later Transmission Using Registers
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Non-Volatile Flash Memory
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DATA_FLASH_CTRL: 1240H
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DATA_FLASH_DATA: 1244H
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Camera Firmware
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Determining Firmware Version
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Upgrading Camera Firmware
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FIRMWARE_VERSION: 1F60H
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FIRMWARE_BUILD_DATE: 1F64H
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FIRMWARE_DESCRIPTION: 1F68-1F7Ch
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4 Input/Output Control
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General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
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GPIO Modes
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GPIO Mode 0: Input
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GPIO Mode 1: Output
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Table 4.1: GPIO Pin Assignments (as Shown Looking at Rear of Camera)
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GPIO Mode 2: Asynchronous (External) Trigger
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GPIO Mode 3: Strobe
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GPIO Mode 4: Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
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Programmable Strobe Output
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Synchronizing Image Capture with an Output Trigger or Strobe
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Example: Setting a GPIO Pin to Strobe (Using the Camera Registers)
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Example: Setting a GPIO Pin to Strobe (Using the Flycapture API)
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Strobe Signal Output Registers
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Strobe Output Registers
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GPIO_STRPAT_CTRL: 110Ch
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GPIO_STRPAT_MASK_PIN: 1118H-1148H
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GPIO_XTRA: 1104H
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Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
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GPIO_CTRL_PIN: 1110H-1140H
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GPIO_XTRA_PIN: 1114H-1144H
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Serial Communication
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Serial Output Transaction (Transmitting Data)
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Example: Transmitting Characters to a PC
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Serial Input Transaction (Receiving Data)
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Example: Receiving Characters from a PC
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Transmitting and Receiving Data Simultaneously
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Serial Input/Output Registers
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GPIO Electrical Characteristics
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GPIO0 (Opto-Isolated Input) Circuit
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GPIO1 (Opto-Isolated Output) Circuit
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Figure 4.1: Optical Input Circuit
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Figure 4.2: Optical Output Circuit
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GPIO 2/3 (Bi-Directional) Circuit
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Figure 4.3: GPIO2/3 Circuit
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5 Video Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Video Modes Overview
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Figure 5.1: 2X Vertical and 2X Horizontal Binning
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Video Mode Descriptions
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Calculating Format 7 Frame Rates
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Pixel Formats
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Raw
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Mono
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Rgb
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Yuv
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Y16 (16-Bit Mono) Image Acquisition
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DATA_DEPTH: 630H
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Y8 or Y16 Raw Bayer Output
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BAYER_MONO_CTRL: 1050H
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Supported Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-13S2 Video Modes
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FL3-U3-13S2 Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-13S2 Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Table 5.1: FL3-U3-13S2M Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Table 5.2: FL3-U3-13S2C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-13Y3 Video Modes
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FL3-U3-13Y3 Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-13Y3 Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Table 5.3: FL3-U3-13Y3M Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-13E4 Video Modes
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FL3-U3-13E4 Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-13E4 Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Table 5.4: FL3-U3-13E4M Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-32S2 Video Modes
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FL3-U3-32S2 Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Table 5.5: FL3-U3-13E4C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-32S2 Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Table 5.6: FL3-U3-32S2M Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Table 5.7: FL3-U3-32S2C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-88S2 Video Modes
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FL3-U3-88S2C Standard Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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FL3-U3-88S2C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Table 5.8: FL3-U3-88S2C Custom Formats, Modes and Frame Rates
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Video Format, Mode, and Frame Rate Settings
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FRAME_RATE: 83Ch
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CURRENT_FRAME_RATE: 600H
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CURRENT_VIDEO_MODE: 604H
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CURRENT_VIDEO_FORMAT: 608H
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Example: Setting a Standard Video Mode, Format and Frame Rate Using the Flycapture API
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6 Image Acquisition
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Global Shutter
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Rolling Shutter
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Rolling Shutter with Global Reset
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Asynchronous Triggering
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External Trigger Timing
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Minimum Trigger Pulse Length
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Maximum Frame Rate in External Trigger Mode
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Figure 6.1: External Trigger Timing Characteristics
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Camera Behavior between Triggers
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Changing Video Modes While Triggering
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Figure 6.2: Relationship between External Triggering and Video Mode Change Request
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Trigger Modes
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Trigger Mode 0 ("Standard External Trigger Mode")
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Trigger Mode 1 ("Bulb Shutter Mode")
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Figure 6.3: Trigger Mode 0 ("Standard External Trigger Mode")
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Trigger Mode 15 ("Multi-Shot Trigger Mode")
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Example: Asynchronous Hardware Triggering (Using the Camera Registers)
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Figure 6.5: Trigger Mode 15 ("Multi-Shot Trigger Mode")
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Example: Asynchronous Hardware Triggering (Using the Flycapture API)
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Asynchronous Software Triggering
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Asynchronous Trigger Settings
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Figure 6.6: Software Trigger Timing
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6.4.10.1 TRIGGER_MODE: 830H
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6.4.10.2 TRIGGER_DELAY: 834H
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6.4.10.3 PIO_DIRECTION: 11F8H
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6.4.10.4 SOFTWARE_TRIGGER: 62Ch
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6.4.10.5 ISO_CHANNEL/ISO_SPEED: 60Ch
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6.4.10.6 ISO_EN/CONTINUOUS_SHOT: 614H
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6.4.10.7 ONE_SHOT/MULTI_SHOT: 61Ch
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7 Imaging Parameters and Control
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Overview of Imaging Parameters
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Brightness
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BRIGHTNESS: 800H
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Example: Setting Brightness Using the Flycapture API
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Gain
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GAIN: 820H
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Example: Setting Gain Using the Flycapture API
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Saturation
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SATURATION: 814H
111
Example: Setting Saturation Using the Flycapture API
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Hue
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HUE: 810H
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Example: Setting Hue Using the Flycapture API
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Sharpness
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SHARPNESS: 808H
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Example: Setting Sharpness Using the Flycapture API
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Gamma and Lookup Table
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GAMMA: 818H
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Example: Setting Gamma Using the Flycapture API
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LUT: 80000H - 80048H (IIDC 1.32)
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White Balance
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WHITE_BALANCE: 80Ch
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Example: Setting White Balance Using the Flycapture API
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Shutter
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Extended Shutter Times
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SHUTTER: 81Ch
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Example: Setting Shutter Using the Flycapture API
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7.10 Auto Exposure
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AUTO_EXPOSURE: 804H
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AE_ROI: 1A70 - 1A74H
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Example: Setting Auto Exposure Using the Flycapture API
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7.11 Bayer Color Processing
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Accessing Raw Bayer Data
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Figure 7.1: Example Bayer Tile Pattern
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BAYER_TILE_MAPPING: 1040H
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Example: Accessing Raw Bayer Data Using Flycapture2
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7.12 Image Flip/Mirror
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MIRROR_IMAGE_CTRL: 1054H
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7.13 Embedded Image Information
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FRAME_INFO: 12F8H
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8 Troubleshooting
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Support
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Camera Diagnostics
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INITIALIZE: 000H
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TIME_FROM_INITIALIZE: 12E0H
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TIME_FROM_BUS_RESET: 12E4H
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XMIT_FAILURE: 12Fch
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VMODE_ERROR_STATUS: 628H
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CAMERA_LOG: 1D00 - 1Dffh
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Status Indicator LED
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LED_CTRL: 1A14H
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Test Pattern
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TEST_PATTERN: 104Ch
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Figure 8.1: Test Pattern Sample Image
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Blemish Pixel Artifacts
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Pixel Defect Correction
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PIXEL_DEFECT_CTRL: 1A60H
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Rolling Shutter Artifacts
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Fixed Pattern Noise Artifact
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FPN_CTRL: 1A0Ch
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Appendix A: Control and Status Registers
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General Register Information
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Register Memory Map
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Config ROM
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Root Directory
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Unit Directory
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Unit Dependent Info
145
Calculating Base Register Addresses Using 32-Bit Offsets
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Inquiry Registers
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Basic Functions Inquiry Registers
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Feature Presence Inquiry Registers
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Feature Elements Inquiry Registers
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Video Format Inquiry Registers
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Video Mode Inquiry Registers
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Video Frame Rate Inquiry Registers
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Video Mode Control and Status Registers
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FORMAT_7_RESIZE_INQ: 1Ac8H
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Inquiry Registers for Custom Video Mode Offset Addresses
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Image Size and Position
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Table A.1: Custom Video Mode Inquiry Register Offset Addresses
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A.3.2.2 COLOR_CODING_ID and COLOR_CODING_INQ
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Frame_Interval_Inq
160
Value_Setting
161
Absolute Value Registers
161
Setting Absolute Value Register Values
161
Absolute Value Offset Addresses
162
Units of Value for Absolute Value CSR Registers
163
Determining Absolute Value Register Values
163
Contacting Point Grey Research
165
Revision History
166
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Flea3 FL3-U3
Category
Digital Camera
Language
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