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Technical ManualFor CCD models with serial numbers: xx/yy-6zzzzzzzand all CMOS modelsV2.4.015 August 2008Allied Vision Technologies GmbHTaschenweg 2a

IntroductionMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.010continued from last page2.2.0 26.02.2007 Minor correctionsNew formula for MARLIN F-131 (Formula 11: Frame

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0100Format_7 Mode_2 Only MF-131B/C: By default use Format_7 Mode_2 for• b/w cameras: 1 out o

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0101Format_7 Mode_3 By default use Format_7 Mode_3 for• only Marlin F-131B: 1 out of 2 H+V s

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0102 Figure 59: 2 out of 4 H+V sub-sampling (color)NoteLChanging sub-sampling modes involve

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0103Parameter update timingMARLIN cameras show the following timing behavior:• Frame rate or

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0104SharpnessAll Marlin color models are equipped with a two-step sharpness control, applyin

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0105RAW-mode is accessible via Color_Mode Mono8, RAW8 and via Format_7 Mode_1.Color interpol

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0106Color correctionWhy color correctionThe spectral response of a CCD is different of those

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0107Color conversion (RGB  YUV)The conversion from RGB to YUV is made using the following f

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0108Serial interfaceWith FW > 2.03, all Marlin cameras are equipped with the SIO (serial

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0109To configure this feature in access control register (CSR):Offset Name Field Bit Descrip

IntroductionMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.011continued from last page2.4.0 15.08.08 Added Format_7 Mode_3 (full binning) in Table 13: Specifica-tion MA

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.01100004h SERIAL_CONTROL_REG RE [0] Receive enableRD: Current statusWR:0: Disable1: EnableTE

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0111008h RECEIVE_BUFFER_STATUS_CONTRLRBUF_ST [0..7] SIO receive buffer statusRD: Number of b

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0112To read data:1. Query RDRD flag (buffer ready?) and write the number of bytes the host w

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0113Controlling image captureShutter modes The cameras support the SHUTTER_MODES specified in I

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0114 Figure 63: Trigger_mode_0 and 1Shutter register valueExternal Trigger input, after inverti

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0115Bulk trigger (Trigger_Mode_15)Trigger_Mode_15 is a bulk trigger, combining one external tri

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0116The functionality is controlled via bit [6] and bitgroup [12-15] of the IIDC register:Regis

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0117The screenshots below illustrate the use of Trigger_Mode_15 on a register level:• Line #1sw

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0118Trigger delayAs already mentioned earlier, since firmware version 2.03, Marlin cameras feat

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0119Trigger delay advanced registerIn addition, the cameras have an advanced register which all

IntroductionMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.012continued from last page2.4.0[continued]15.08.08[continued]• Moved detailed description of the camera inte

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0120The advanced register allows to delay the start of the integration by max. 221µs, which is

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0121Exposure time offsetMinimum exposure timeExample Marlin F-033register value x time base + o

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0122The minimum adjustable exposure time set by register is 20 µs.  The real minimum exposure

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0123One-shotMarlin cameras can record an image by setting the one-shot bit in the 61Ch register

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0124Microcontroller-Sync is an internal signal. It is generated by the microcon-troller to init

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0125Multi-ShotSetting multi-shot and entering a quantity of images in Count_Number in the 61Ch

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0126The following screenshot shows an example of broadcast commands sent with the Firedemo exam

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0127CCD For the CCDs the uncertainty time delay before the start of exposure depends on the sta

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0128Frame memory and deferred image transportAn image is normally captured and transported in c

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0129HoldImg modeBy setting the HoldImg flag, transport of the image over the 1394 bus is stoppe

IntroductionMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.013Manual overviewThis manual overview describes each chapter of this manual shortly.•Chapter Contacting Alli

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0130FastCaptureBy setting FastCapture to false, the maximum frame rate both for image acquisiti

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0131How is sequence mode implemented?There is a FIFO (first in first out) memory for each of th

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.01320xF1000224 SEQUENCE_PARAM --- [0..4] ReservedApplyParameters [5] Apply settings to selected

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0133The following flow diagram shows how to set up a sequence:During sequencing, the camera obt

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0134Points to pay attention to when working with a sequenceThe following screenshot shows an ex

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0135Changing the parameters within a sequenceTo change the parameter set for one image, it is n

Controlling image capture MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0136Secure image signature (SIS)SIS: DefinitionSecure image signature (SIS) is the synonym for

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0137Video formats, modes and bandwidthThe different Marlin models support different vi

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0138MARLIN F-033B/ MARLIN F-033C*: Color camera outputs RAW image, which needs to be c

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0139MARLIN F-046B/ MARLIN F-046C*: Color camera outputs RAW image, which needs to be c

IntroductionMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.014•Chapter Camera interfaces on page 48 describes in detail the inputs/outputs of the cameras (incl. Trigger

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0140MARLIN F-080B/ MARLIN F-080C (-30 fps)*: Color camera outputs RAW image, which nee

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0141MARLIN F-145B2/ MARLIN F-145C2*: Color camera outputs RAW image, which needs to be

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0142Owing to color interpolation, the maximum height is 1036 pixels in YUV modes and t

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0143MARLIN F-146B / MARLIN F-146C*: Color camera outputs RAW image, which needs to be

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0144Owing to color interpolation, the maximum height is 1038 pixels in YUV modes and t

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0145MARLIN F-201B / MARLIN F-201C*: Color camera outputs RAW image, which needs to be

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0146Format Mode Resolution Color mode Maximal S400 frame rates for Format_7 modes70 16

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0147MARLIN F-131B (NIR)/ MARLIN F-131CFormat Mode Resolution Color mode 60 fps30

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0148*: Color camera outputs RAW image, which needs to be converted outside of camera.*

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0149Area of interest (AOI)The camera’s image sensor has a defined resolution. This ind

IntroductionMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.015SymbolsMore informationFor more information on hardware and software read the following:• Hardware Install

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0150In addition to the area of interest, some other parameters have an effect on the m

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0151Autofunction AOIUse this feature to select the image area (work area) on which the

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0152Frame ratesAn IEEE 1394 camera requires bandwidth to transport images.The IEEE 139

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0153As an example, VGA Mono8 @ 60 fps requires four lines (640 x 4 = 2560 pix-els/byte

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0154Format Mode Resolution 60fps30fps 15fps7.5fps3.75 fps1.875 fps10 800 x 600 YUV422

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0155As already mentioned, the recommended limit for transferring isochronous image dat

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0156The frame rates in video modes 0 to 2 are specified and set fixed by IIDC V1.3.Fra

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0157MARLIN F-033: AOI frame rates Formula 4: Frame rate calculation MARLIN F-033 as fu

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0158MARLIN F-046: AOI frame rates Formula 5: Frame rate calculation MARLIN F-046 as fu

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0159MARLIN F-080: AOI frame rates Formula 6: Frame rate calculation MARLIN F-080 as fu

IntroductionMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.016Before operationWe place the highest demands for quality on our cameras.Target group This Technical Manual

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0160470 30.69 32.58460 31.22 32.03450 31.77 31.48240 50.31 19.88120 75.48 13.25110 78.

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0161MARLIN F-080-30 fps: AOI frame rates Formula 7: Frame rate calculation MARLIN F-08

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0162MARLIN F-145: AOI frame rates Formula 8: Frame rate calculation MARLIN F-145 as fu

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0163MARLIN F-146: AOI frame rates Formula 9: Frame rate calculation MARLIN F-146 as fu

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0164MARLIN F-201: AOI frame rates Formula 10: Frame rate calculation MARLIN F-201 as f

Video formats, modes and bandwidth MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0165MARLIN F-131: AOI frame ratesThis model uses a CMOS sensor with global shutter. As

How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0166How does bandwidth affect the frame rate?In some modes the IEEE 1394a bus l

How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0167Example formula for the b/w cameraMono16, 1392 x 1040, 15 fps desired Formu

How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0168Test imagesLoading test imagesTest images b/w camerasMarlin b/w cameras hav

How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0169Test images for color camerasThe color cameras have the following test imag

MARLIN cameras MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.017MARLIN camerasMarlin With Marlin cameras, entry into the world of digital image processing is sim-pler

How does bandwidth affect the frame rate? MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0170Mono8 (raw data)The color camera outputs Bayer-coded raw data in Mono8 inst

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0171Configuration of the cameraAll camera settings are made by writing specific values into t

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0172Every register is 32 bit (big endian) and implemented as follows (MSB = Most Significant

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0173Sample programThe following sample code in C shows how the register is set for frame rate

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0174Configuration ROMThe information in the Configuration ROM is needed to identify the node,

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0175420h + 000002 x 4 = 428hThe entry with key D1 in the root directory (424h in this case) p

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0176And finally, the entry with key 40 (448h in this case) provides the offset for the camera

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0177Implemented registers (IIDC V1.3)The following tables show how standard registers from II

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0178Inquiry register for video modeOffset Name Field Bit Description180h V_MODE_INQ(Format_0)

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0179Inquiry register for video frame rate and base address19Ch V_MODE_INQ(Format_7)Mode_0 [0]

Declarations of conformity MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.018Declarations of conformityAllied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0180208h V_RATE_INQ(Format_0, Mode_2)FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fpsFrameRate _1 [1] 3.75 fpsFrameR

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0181214h V_RATE_INQ(Format_0, Mode_5)FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fpsFrameRate _1 [1] 3.75 fpsFrameR

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0182224h V_RATE_INQ(Format_1, Mode_1)FrameRate_0 [0] ReservedFrameRate _1 [1] ReservedFrameRa

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0183230h V_RATE_INQ(Format_1, Mode_4)FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fpsFrameRate _1 [1] 3.75 fpsFrameR

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.018423Ch V_RATE_INQ(Format_1, Mode_7)FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fpsFrameRate _1 [1] 3.75 fpsFrameR

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0185248h V_RATE_INQ(Format_2, Mode_2)FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fpsFrameRate _1 [1] 3.75 fpsFrameR

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0186254h V_RATE_INQ(Format_2, Mode_5)FrameRate_0 [0] 1.875 fpsFrameRate _1 [1] 3.75 fpsFrameR

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.01872E0hV-CSR_INQ_7_0[0..31] CSR_quadlet offset for Format_7 Mode_02E4hV-CSR_INQ_7_1[0..31] C

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0188Inquiry register for basic functionOffset Name Field Bit Description400h BASIC_FUNC_INQ A

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0189Inquiry register for feature presenceOffset Name Field Bit Description404h FEATURE_HI_INQ

Filter and lenses MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.019Filter and lensesThe following illustration shows the spectral transmission of the IR cut filter:Cam

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0190410h..47FhReserved Address error on access480h Advanced_Feature_InqAdvanced_Feature_Quadl

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0191Inquiry register for feature elementsRegister Name Field Bit Description0xF0F00500 BRIGHT

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0192530h TRIGGER_INQ Presence_Inq [0] Indicates presence of this feature (read only)Abs_Contr

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0193580h ZOOM_INQ Always 0584h PAN_INQ Always 0588h TILT_INQ Always 058Ch OPTICAL_FILTER_INQ

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0194Inquiry register for absolute value CSR offset addressOffset Name Notes700h ABS_CSR_HI_IN

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0195Status and control register for featureThe OnePush feature, WHITE_BALANCE, is currently i

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0196804h AUTO-EXPOSURE See aboveNote: Target grey level parameter in SmartView corresponds to

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.019780Ch WHITE-BALANCE Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature0: N/A1: AvailableAlways 0 fo

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0198810h HUE See aboveAlways 0 for Mono814h SATURATION See aboveAlways 0 for Mono818h GAMMA S

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0199Feature control error status registerVideo mode control and status registers for Format_7

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.02Legal noticeFor customers in the U.S.A.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

Filter and lenses MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.020Focal length Marlin F-080 Distance = 0.5 m Distance = 1 m4.8 mm 0.375 m x 0.5 m 0.75 m x 1 m8 mm 0.2

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0200040h PACKET_PARA_INQ See note044h BYTE_PER_PACKET According to IIDC V1.3NoteL• For all mo

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0201Advanced features (AVT-specific)The camera has a variety of extended features going beyon

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.02020XF1000260 DEFERRED_TRANS See Table 109: Advanced register: Deferred image transport on p

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.02030XF1000400 TRIGGER_DELAY See Table 120: Advanced register: Trigger Delay on page 2230XF10

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0204Version information inquiryThe presence of each of the following features can be queried

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.020516 MF145C217 MF131B18 MF131C19 MF145B2-15fps20 MF145C2-15fps21 M2F033B22 M2F033C23 M2F046

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0206Advanced feature inquiryThis register indicates with a named bit if a feature is present

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0207Maximum resolutionThis register indicates the highest resolution for the sensor and is re

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0208Time baseCorresponding to IIDC, exposure time is set via a 12-bit value in the corre-spon

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0209ID Timebase [µs]0112253104 20 Default value55061007200850091000 Table 103: Timebase IDNot

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.021SpecificationsMARLIN F-033B/CNoteLFor information on bit/pixel and byte/pixel for each color mode see T

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0210Extended shutterThe exposure time for long-term integration of up to 67 sec. can be enter

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0211Test imagesBits 8-14 indicate which test images are saved. Setting bits 28-31 activates o

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0212Sequence controlIt is possible to make certain settings for a sequence of images beforeha

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0213Look-up tables (LUT)Load the look-up tables to be used into the camera and choose the loo

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0214Shading correctionOwing to technical circumstances, the interaction of recorded objects w

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0215Deferred image transportUsing the register, the sequence of recording and the transfer of

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0216Frame informationThis register can be used to double-check the number of images received

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0217High dynamic range mode(MARLIN F-131B/C only)The CMOS sensor of the MARLIN F-131 offers a

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0218DSNU controlThe table below shows the advanced register map, required to control this fun

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0219Having generated the correction data it is possible to separately control the blemish pix

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.022Power requirements DC 8 V - 36 V via IEEE 1394 cable or 12-pin HIROSEPower consumption Typical < 3 w

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0220Delayed Integration Enable (IntEna)A delay time between initiating exposure on the sensor

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0221Auto shutter controlThe table below illustrates the advanced register for auto shutter co

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0222Autofunction AOIAUTOFNC_AOI affects the auto shutter, auto gain and auto white balance fe

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0223E.g. if the active image size is 640 x 480 pixel the camera accepts a maximum of 640 x 51

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0224Mirror imageThe table below illustrates the advanced register for Mirror image.Soft Reset

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0225Secure image signature (SIS)Definition Secure image signature (SIS) is the synonym for da

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0226Enabling this feature, time stamp data will be inserted into any captured image. The size

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0227NoteLSIS outside the visible image area:For certain Format_7 modes the image frame transp

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0228Advanced register: frame counterThe frame counter feature is controlled by the following

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0229Advanced register: trigger counterThe trigger counter feature is controlled by the follow

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.023MARLIN F-046B/CFeature SpecificationImage device Type 1/2 (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan SONY CCD ICX-41

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0230Where to find time stamp, frame counter and trigger counter in the image Figure 86: SIS i

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0231User profilesDefinition Within the IIDC specification user profiles are called memory cha

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0232Store To store the current camera settings into a profile:1. Write the desired ProfileID

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0233Reset of error codesThe ErrorCode field is set to zero on the next write access.You may a

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0234Stored settingsThe following table shows the settings stored inside a profile:The user ca

Configuration of the camera MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0235GPDATA_BUFFERGPDATA_BUFFER is a register that regulates the exchange of data between came

Firmware update MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0236Firmware updateFirmware updates can be carried out without opening the camera.You need:• Programming

AppendixMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0237PRELIMINARYAppendixSensor position accuracy of AVT cameras Figure 87: AVT sensor position accuracyxycamera bo

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0238IndexIndexNumbers0xF0F00830 (bulk trigger) ...1160xF1000208 (time base) ...

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0239Indexcorrection data ... 85amplification... 7

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.024On request Host adapter card, angled head, locking IEEE 1394 cableSoftware packages API (FirePackage, D

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0240Indexcamera dimensions... 42camera interfaces... 4

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0241Indexformula...120longest ...122lo

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0242IndexGRAB_COUNT... 85, 86Hhardware trigger ...55, 11

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0243IndexIO_OUTP_CTRL2 ... 58isochronous blocks... 6

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0244Indexmultiple slope ... 67multiple slope mode ...

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0245Indexrolling shutter ...126dual slope ...

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0246Indexuser profile...234strobe flash...

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0247IndexTripod adapter... 43Tripod dimensions...

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.025MARLIN F-080B/C (-30 fps*)* Variant: F-080-30 fps onlyThis variant offers higher speed at a slight expe

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.026Standard accessories b/w and color: IR cut filterOptional accessories b/w: IR cut filter, IR pass filte

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.027MARLIN F-145B2/C2Feature SpecificationImage device Type 1/2 (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan SONY CCD ICX-

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.028Optional accessories b/w: IR cut filter, IR pass filtercolor: protection glassOn request Host adapter c

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.029MARLIN F-146B/CFeature SpecificationImage device Type 1/2 (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan SONY CCD ICX-26

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.03ContentsContacting Allied Vision Technologies ... 8Introduction ...

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.030On request Host adapter card, angled head, locking IEEE 1394 cableSoftware packages API (FirePackage, D

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.031MARLIN F-201B/CFeature SpecificationImage device Type 1/1.8 (diag. 9 mm) progressive scan SONY CCD ICX2

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.032Optional accessories b/w: IR cut filter, IR pass filtercolor: protection glassOn request Host adapter c

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.033MARLIN F-131B/C (NIR)Feature SpecificationImage device Type 2/3 (diag. 11 mm) global shutter FillFactor

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.034Standard accessories b/w and color: IR cut filterMarlin F-131BNIR only: ASG (protection glass)Optional

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.035Spectral sensitivity Figure 2: Spectral sensitivity of Marlin F-033B without cut filter and optics Figu

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.036 Figure 4: Spectral sensitivity of Marlin F-046B without cut filter and optics Figure 5: Spectral sensi

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.037 Figure 6: Spectral sensitivity of Marlin F-080B without cut filter and optics Figure 7: Spectral sensi

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.038 Figure 8: Spectral sensitivity of Marlin F-145B2 without cut filter and optics Figure 9: Spectral sens

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.039 Figure 10: Spectral sensitivity of Marlin F-146B without cut filter and optics Figure 11: Spectral sen

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.04Control and video data signals...

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.040 Figure 12: Spectral sensitivity of Marlin F-201B without cut filter and optics Figure 13: Spectral sen

Specifications MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.041 Figure 14: Spectral sensitivity of Marlin F-131B (with IBIS5B as standard) / Marlin F-131B NIR (with I

Camera dimensions MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.042Camera dimensionsMARLIN standard housingNoteLFor information on sensor position accuracy:(sensor shi

Camera dimensions MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.043Tripod adapter Figure 17: Tripod dimensions

Camera dimensions MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.044MARLIN W90This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. Figu

Camera dimensions MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.045MARLIN W90 S90This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards a

Camera dimensions MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.046MARLIN W270This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards.C

Camera dimensions MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.047MARLIN W270 S90This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwar

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.048Camera interfacesThis chapter gives you detailed information on status LEDs, inputs and out-puts, tr

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.049Camera I/O connector pin assignment Figure 23: Camera I/O connector pin assignmentNoteLGP = General

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.05Color interpolation and correction... 10

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.050Status LEDsStatus LED greenThe green LED (power) indicates that the camera is being supplied with su

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.051Blink codes are used to signal warnings or error states:The longer OFF-time of 3.5 sec. signals the

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.052Control and video data signalsThe inputs and outputs of the camera can be configured by software. Th

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.053Input/output pin controlAll input and output signals running over the camera I/O connector are con-t

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.054Trigger delaySince firmware version 2.03, the cameras feature various ways to delay image capture ba

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.055The cameras also have an advanced register which allows even more precise image capture delay after

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.056OutputsTOutput features are configured by software. Any signal can be placed on any output.The main

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.057 Figure 26: Output block diagramIntEnaOutput signalOpto-CouplerPolarityselectablevia softwareOperati

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.058IO_OUTP_CTRL 1-2The outputs (Output mode, Polarity) are controlled via two advanced feature register

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.059Output modesThe Polarity setting refers to the input side of the optical coupler output, PinState 0

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.06MARLIN F-201B / MARLIN F-201C... 145MAR

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.060 Figure 27: Output Impulse DiagramNoteLThe signals can be inverted.CautionaFiring a new trigger whil

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.061Pixel dataPixel data are transmitted as isochronous data packets in accordance with the 1394 interfa

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.062• The video data for each pixel are output in either 8-bit or 10-bit format.• Each pixel has a range

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.063 Figure 30: Y8 and Y16 format: Source: IIDC V1.3

Camera interfaces MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.064 Figure 31: Data structure: Source: IIDC V1.3

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.065Description of the data pathBlock diagrams of the camerasThe following diagrams illustrat

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.066Color cameras Figure 33: Block diagram color cameraSensorAnalogCamera ControlHiRose I/ORS

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.067IBIS5A multiple slope (High Dynamic Range mode)The MARLIN F-131 sensor has a high dynamic

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.068This dual slope reset pulse resets the analogue signal of the pixels below the dual slope

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.069Example Adjust image so that the dark areas are well displayed. Calculate the used shutte

MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.07Maximum resolution ... 207

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.070White balanceMarlin color cameras have both manual and automatic white balance. White bal

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.071The values in the U/B_Value field produce changes from green to blue; the V/R_Value field

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.072One-push automatic white balanceThe camera automatically generates frames, based on the c

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.073Automatic white balance can also be enabled by using an external trigger. However, if the

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.074Within this area, the R-G-B component values of the samples are added and used as actual

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.075Auto shutterIn combination with auto white balance, all Marlin CCD models and CMOS models

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.076To configure this feature in control and status register (CSR):Register Name Field Bit De

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.077When both auto shutter and auto gain are enabled, priority is given to increasing shutter

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.078Auto gainIn combination with auto white balance, all Marlin CCD models are equipped with

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.079Register Name Field Bit Description0xF0F00804 AUTO_EXPOSURE Presence_Inq [0] Presence of

Contacting Allied Vision TechnologiesMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.08Contacting Allied Vision TechnologiesInfoL• Technical information:support@alliedvi

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.080Manual gainMarlin cameras are equipped with a gain setting, allowing the gain to be manua

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.081The IIDC register brightness at offset 800h is used for this purpose.The following table

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.082Look-up table (LUT) and gamma functionThe AVT Marlin camera provides one user-defined loo

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.083Loading an LUT into the cameraLoading the LUT is carried out through the data exchange bu

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.084Shading correctionShading correction is used to compensate for non-homogeneities caused b

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.085Automatic generation of correction dataRequirementsShading correction compensates for non

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.086The following pictures illustrate the sequence of commands for generating the shading ima

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.087 Figure 44: Generation of shading image

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.088After the lens has been focused again the image below will be seen, but now with a consid

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.089Loading a shading image out of the cameraGPDATA_BUFFER is used to load a shading image ou

IntroductionMARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.09IntroductionThis MARLIN Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifica-tions, dimensions, all

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.090Loading a shading image into the cameraGPDATA_BUFFER is used to load a shading image into

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.091DSNU & blemish correction(MARLIN F-131B only)In order to further reduce the dark sign

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.092 Figure 49: Histogram with blemish correctionNoteL• For maximum efficiency, perform a new

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.093Horizontal mirror functionAll Marlin cameras are equipped with an electronic mirror funct

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.094Binning (only Marlin CCD b/w models)2 x binningDefinition Binning is the process of combi

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.095Vertical binningVertical binning increases the light sensitivity of the camera by a facto

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.096Horizontal binningDefinition In horizontal binning adjacent horizontal pixels in a line a

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.0972 x full binningIf horizontal and vertical binning are combined, every 4 pixels are conso

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.098Sub-sampling (MARLIN F-131B/C,MARLIN F-146C and MARLIN F-201C)What is sub-sampling?Defini

Description of the data path MARLIN Technical Manual V2.4.099 Figure 54: Horizontal sub-sampling 1 out of 2 (b/w) Figure 55: Horizontal sub-sampling 2