DraftUSER’S MANUALDocument Number: DA00056106Release Date: 22 March 2004
Introduction1-2 BASLER A600fDRAFT1.2 Performance SpecificationsCategory SpecificationSensor Type Micron MT9V403 - 1/2 inch, CMOS, Global ShutterPixels
Smart Features5-18BASLER A600fDRAFT/** \brief Verifies a frame buffer's CRC checksum * \param pData Pointer to the frame * \param nbyLength Si
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-19DRAFT5.7.6 Test ImagesA600f cameras include a test image mode as a smart feature. The test image mode is used tocheck t
Smart Features5-20BASLER A600fDRAFTTest Image TwoAs shown in Figure 5-4, test image two consists of rows with several gray scale gradients rangingfrom
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-21DRAFTControl and Status Register for the Test Image FeatureName Te st _I ma ge sAddress See “Determining the Address of
Smart Features5-22BASLER A600fDRAFT5.7.7 Extended Version InformationA600f cameras include a register that contains version numbers for the camera’s i
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-23DRAFT5.7.8 Lookup TableA600f cameras have a sensor that reads pixel values at a 10 bit depth, however, the cameras canb
Smart Features5-24BASLER A600fDRAFTPlease look at the next page and examine the layout of the control and status register for thelookup table smart fe
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-25DRAFTControl and Status Register for the Lookup Table FeatureName Lookup_TableAddress See “Determining the Address of S
Smart Features5-26BASLER A600fDRAFTUsing the SFF Viewer to Upload a Lookup TableThe Configurator window in the Basler SFF Viewer (see Section 5.4) inc
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-27DRAFT5.7.9 Trigger Flag and Trigger CounterA600f cameras include a trigger flag and trigger counter feature. The trigge
IntroductionBASLER A600f 1-3DRAFT1.3 Camera ModelsA600f series cameras are available in different models. The model depends on the maximumframe rate a
Smart Features5-28BASLER A600fDRAFT5.7.10 Output Port ConfigurationA600f cameras are equipped with four physical output ports designated as Output Por
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-29DRAFTControl and Status Registers for the Output Port Configuration FeatureName Output_Port_0_ConfigurationAddress See
Smart Features5-30BASLER A600fDRAFTName Output_Port_1_ConfigurationAddress See “Determining the Address of Smart Features CSRs” on page 5-4?.CSR GUID
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-31DRAFT5.8 Customized Smart FeaturesThe Basler A600f has significant processing capabilities and Basler can accommodate c
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Mechanical ConsiderationsBASLER A600f 6-1DRAFT6 Mechanical Considerations6.1 Camera DimensionsThe camera housing for the A600f is manufactured with hi
Mechanical Considerations6-2BASLER A600fDRAFTFigure 6-1: A600f Mechanical Dimensions (in mm)2 x M3; 4 deep2923.573.35013.35PhotosensitiveSurface of th
Mechanical ConsiderationsBASLER A600f 6-3DRAFT6.2 Maximum Lens Thread Length on the A600fcA600fc cameras are normally equipped with a C-mount lens ada
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Revision HistoryBASLER A600f iDRAFTRevision HistoryDoc. ID Number Date ChangesDA00056101 7 November 2002 Initial release of the manual. Applies to pro
Introduction1-4 BASLER A600fDRAFT1.4 Spectral ResponseThe spectral response for A600f monochrome cameras is shown in Figure 1-2.Figure 1-2: A600f Mono
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IndexBASLER A600f vDRAFTIndexAadvanced features registers . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21–4-23area of interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IndexviBASLER A600fDRAFTRregisters implemented in the camera . . . . . 4-3–4-23Ssensorpixel size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IntroductionBASLER A600f 1-5DRAFTThe spectral response for A600fc color cameras is shown in Figure 1-3.Figure 1-3: A600fc Color Camera Spectral Respon
Introduction1-6 BASLER A600fDRAFT1.5 Environmental Requirements1.5.1 Temperature and HumidityHousing temperature during operation: 0° C … + 50° C (+ 3
Camera InterfaceBASLER A600f 2-1DRAFT2 Camera Interface2.1 Connections2.1.1 General DescriptionThe A600f is interfaced to external circuitry via an IE
Camera Interface2-2 BASLER A600fDRAFT2.1.2 Pin AssignmentsThe IEEE 1394 socket is used to supply power to the camera and to interface video data andco
Camera InterfaceBASLER A600f 2-3DRAFTFigure 2-2: A600f Pin Numbering2.1.3 Connector TypesThe 6-pin connector on the camera is a standard IEEE-1394 soc
Camera Interface2-4 BASLER A600fDRAFT2.2 CablesThe maximum length of the IEEE 1394 cable used between the camera and the adapter in yourPC or between
Camera InterfaceBASLER A600f 2-5DRAFT2.4 Input and Output Ports2.4.1 Input PortsA600f cameras are equipped with four physical input ports designated a
For customers in the U.S.A.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the
Camera Interface2-6 BASLER A600fDRAFT2.5 Pixel DataPixel data is transmitted as isochronous data packets according to version 1.30 of the “1394 -based
Camera InterfaceBASLER A600f 2-7DRAFTFigure 2-3: I/O Schematic390 Ω5.1k3.3 VGndHCPCL063L3.3 V390 Ω5.1kHCPCL063L3.3 V390 Ω5.1k3.3 VGndHCPCL063L3.3 V390
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Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-1DRAFT3 Basic Operation andStandard Features3.1 Functional Description3.1.1 OverviewA600f area s
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-2 BASLER A600fDRAFTinterface board in the host PC. The physical and link layer controllers also handle transm
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-3DRAFTFigure 3-2: Block DiagramControl:AOIGainBrtness.IntEnExTrigImageDataCMOSSensorFPGAImageDat
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-4BASLER A600fDRAFT3.2 Exposure Control3.2.1 Setting the Exposure TimeExposure time is determined by the value
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-5DRAFT3.2.3 Controlling Exposure Start with “Shot” Commandsvia the 1394 InterfaceExposure start
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-6BASLER A600fDRAFT3.2.4 Controlling Exposure Start with a Software TriggerExposure start can be controlled by
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-7DRAFTSoftware Trigger / Continuous-Shot OperationIn Software Trigger/Continuous-shot operation,
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Basic Operation & Standard Features3-8BASLER A600fDRAFT3.2.5 Controlling Exposure Start with an ExTrig SignalThe external trigger (ExTrig) input s
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-9DRAFTLevel Controlled Exposure ModeWhen level controlled mode is selected, the length of the ex
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-10BASLER A600fDRAFTThe ExTrig signal must be used in combination with a one-shot or a continuous-shot command
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-11DRAFTLThese explanations of exposure start are included to give the user a basic insight intot
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-12BASLER A600fDRAFT3.2.6 Recommended Method for Controlling Exposure StartIf a camera user requires close con
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-13DRAFT3.3 Trigger Ready SignalThe maximum frame rate for the camera can be limited by any one o
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-14BASLER A600fDRAFT3.4 Integrate Enabled SignalThe Integrate Enabled (IntEn) signal goes high when exposure b
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-15DRAFT3.5 Gain and BrightnessOn A600f cameras, the output fromthe camera’s sensor is digital a
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-16BASLER A600fDRAFTAs shown in the top graph in Figure 3-8,setting the brightness higher than thedefault valu
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-17DRAFT3.5.2 Setting the BrightnessThe camera’s brightness is changed by setting the value field
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-18BASLER A600fDRAFT3.6 Area of Interest (AOI)The area of interest (AOI) feature allows you to specify a porti
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-19DRAFT3.6.1 Changing AOI Parameters “On-the-Fly”Making AOI parameter changes “on-the-fly” means
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-20BASLER A600fDRAFT3.6.2 Changes to the Frame Rate With AOI In general, the maximum frame rate for A602f came
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-21DRAFTExampleAssume that your AOI is set for 100 columns wide and 110 rows high and that your e
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-22BASLER A600fDRAFT3.7 Color Creation in the A600fcThe CMOS sensor used in the A600fc is equipped with an add
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-23DRAFTOnce the conversion to YUV is complete, pixels are transmitted from the camera in the YUV
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-24BASLER A600fDRAFT3.7.2 Color Filter IDThe Color_Filter_ID field of the Format 7 register (see page 4-13) ha
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-25DRAFT3.8 Selectable 8 or 10 Bit Pixel Depth When an A600f camera is operating in Format 7, it
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-26BASLER A600fDRAFT3.9 Mirror ImageA600f monochrome cameras include a mirror image feature. When the mirror i
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-27DRAFT3.10 Strobe Control Output SignalsA600f cameras include a feature designed to help you co
ContentsBASLER A600f IDRAFTTable of Contents1 Introduction1.1 Documentation Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-28BASLER A600fDRAFTLIf you start an image exposure and the strobe signal for the previously captured imageis
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-29DRAFT3.11 Parallel Input/Output ControlA parallel I/O control feature is available on A600f ca
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-30BASLER A600fDRAFT3.12 Available Video Formats, Modes, andFrame Rates on Monochrome Cameras3.12.1 Standard F
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-31DRAFT3.12.2 Customizable Formats and ModesFormat_7, Mode_0 and Format_7, Mode_3 are available
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-32BASLER A600fDRAFTWhen the camera is set for Mono 16:On the A601f, the maximum frame rate is 30 fps.On the A
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-33DRAFT3.13 Available Video Formats, Modes, and Frame Rates on Color Cameras3.13.1 Standard Form
Basic Operation & Standard Features3-34BASLER A600fDRAFT3.13.2 Customizable Formats and ModesFormat_7, Mode_0 and Format_7, Mode_1 are available o
Basic Operation & Standard FeaturesBASLER A600f 3-35DRAFTWhen the 4:2:2 YUV ID is set in the Color_Coding_ID field of the Format_7, Mode_0 registe
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Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-1DRAFT4 Configuring the CameraThe A600f is configured by setting status and control registers as described in the
ContentsII BASLER A600fDRAFT3.7 Color Creation in the A600fc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-223.7
Configuring the Camera4-2BASLER A600fDRAFT4.1 Block Read and Write CapabilitiesThe camera supports block reads and block writes. If you do a single re
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-3DRAFT4.4 Implemented Standard RegistersA list of all standard registers implemented in A600f appears below.The b
Configuring the Camera4-4BASLER A600fDRAFTInquiry Registers for Video Frame Rate Offset Name Notes204h V_Rate_Inq_0_1(Format_0, Mode_1)In format 0, mo
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-5DRAFTCSR Inquiry Registers for Format 7 Inquiry Register for Basic FunctionsInquiry Registers for Feature Presen
Configuring the Camera4-6BASLER A600fDRAFTInquiry Registers for Feature ElementsOffset Name Notes500h Brightness_Inq The A600f and A600fc support the
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-7DRAFT* These fields are defined in version 1.31 of the IIDC specification.530h Trigger_Inq The A600f and A600fc
Configuring the Camera4-8BASLER A600fDRAFT4.4.2 Control and Status RegistersControl and Status Registers for the Camera* These registers are defined i
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-9DRAFTControl and Status Registers for FeaturesOffset Name Notes800h Brightness Brightness settings range from 0
Configuring the Camera4-10BASLER A600fDRAFT* This field is defined in version 1.31 of the IIDC specification.830h Trigger_Mode Setting On_Off to:0 = d
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-11DRAFTControl and Status Registers for Format_7, Mode_0Format_7, Mode_0 is available on all A600f monochrome and
ContentsBASLER A600f IIIDRAFT5.7.5 CRC Checksum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-165.7.6 T
Configuring the Camera4-12BASLER A600fDRAFT* When you lower the bytes per packet setting, the number of bytes needed to transmit a frame(the packets p
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-13DRAFT* The Data_Depth register, Color_Filter_ID register, Raw 8 Color_Coding_ID, and Raw 16Color_Coding_ID are
Configuring the Camera4-14BASLER A600fDRAFTControl and Status Registers for Format_7, Mode_1Format_7, Mode_1 is available on A600fc color cameras only
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-15DRAFT* When you lower the bytes per packet setting, the number of bytes needed to transmit a frame(the packets
Configuring the Camera4-16BASLER A600fDRAFTControl and Status Registers for Format_7, Mode_3Format_7, Mode_3 is available on A600f monochrome cameras
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-17DRAFT* When you lower the bytes per packet setting, the number of bytes needed to transmit a frame(the packets
Configuring the Camera4-18BASLER A600fDRAFTControl and Status Registers for the PIO Control FunctionThe base address for the PIO Control Function cont
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-19DRAFTControl and Status Registers for the Strobe Signal Output FunctionThe base address for the Strobe Signal O
Configuring the Camera4-20BASLER A600fDRAFT* These registers are defined in version 1.31 of the IIDC specification.Offset Name Notes204h * Strobe_1_Cn
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-21DRAFT4.5 Advanced Features RegistersThe base address for the advanced features registers is:Bus_ID, Node_ID, FF
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Configuring the Camera4-22BASLER A600fDRAFTInquiry Register for Advanced Features (Low)Inquiry Register for Extended Version InformationExtended Versi
Configuring the CameraBASLER A600f 4-23DRAFTStatus and Control Register for Test ImagesThis advanced features register can be used to control the oper
Configuring the Camera4-24BASLER A600fDRAFT
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-1DRAFT5 Smart Features and the Smart Features Framework5.1 What are Smart FeaturesSmart features are features unique to B
Smart Features5-2BASLER A600fDRAFTpart of the added data. The GUIDs are especially useful when you enable several smart featuresthat add data to the i
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-3DRAFT5.5 Enabling and Parameterizing Smart FeaturesThe camera provides a control and status register (CSR) for each smar
Smart Features5-4BASLER A600fDRAFT5.5.2 Determining the Address a Smart Feature’s CSRThe control and status register (CSR) for each smart feature is i
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-5DRAFTExample Determine the address of the “CRC Checksum” smart feature which has a CSR GUID of:3B34004E - 1B84 - 11D8 -
Smart Features5-6BASLER A600fDRAFT5.5.3 Enabling and Parameterizing a Smart FeatureOnce you have determined the starting address of the control and st
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-7DRAFT5.6 Getting Smart Features ResultsIn many cases, activating a smart feature results in additional data that must be
IntroductionBASLER A600f 1-1DRAFT1 Introduction1.1 Documentation ApplicabilityThis User’s Manual applies to cameras with a firmware ID number of 21.Ca
Smart Features5-8BASLER A600fDRAFTThere are different types of chunks, for example, the chunk that is added when the cycle timestamp smart feature is
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-9DRAFT5.7 Standard Smart Features on the A600f5.7.1 Extended Data StreamThe extended data stream feature has two function
Smart Features5-10BASLER A600fDRAFTK + M Stride[ 4 Bytes ]Signed integer. Indicates the number of bytes needed to advance from the beginning of one ro
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-11DRAFT5.7.2 Frame CounterThe frame counter feature numbers images sequentially as they are captured. The counter startsa
Smart Features5-12BASLER A600fDRAFT5.7.3 Cycle Time StampThe cycle time stamp feature adds a chunk to each image frame containing the value of thecoun
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-13DRAFT5.7.4 DCAM ValuesThe DCAM values feature adds a chunk to each image frame containing the current settings forsome
Smart Features5-14BASLER A600fDRAFTDCAM Values Chunk LayoutPosition Name Description0 Gain CSR[ 4 Bytes ]Content of the DCAM Gain CSRField Bit Descrip
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-15DRAFT24 White Balance CSR[ 4 Bytes ]Content of the DCAM White Balance CSRField Bit DescriptionPresence_Inq [0] Presence
Smart Features5-16BASLER A600fDRAFT5.7.5 CRC ChecksumThe CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) Checksum feature adds a chunk to each image framecontaining a 1
Smart FeaturesBASLER A600f 5-17DRAFTCRC Checksum Chunk LayoutThe CRC checksum is an exception to the normal chunk structure. The CRC chunk is always 3
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