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Point Grey Research Inc. (PGR) is a worldwide leader in the development of advanced digital camera technology products. With a number of local distributors throughout the world, Point Grey designs, manufactures and distributes IEEE-1394 cameras, stereo vision cameras and spherical digital video cameras to a broad spectrum of industries. Through a close working relationship with its customers, Point Grey continues to be at the forefront of innovation.
Flea®2
FIREWIRE
At 29x29x30mm, the Flea®2 is even smaller than the original Flea camera and is designed to have the form factor of similar industry standard analog cameras. The 800Mb/s interface enables full frame rate RGB image transmission and even more cameras on the same bus. The IEEE-1394b cable with jack screws allows a more secure connection to the camera.
Sensor:
Sony 1/3", 1/2", 1/1.8", 2/3" CCDs, Color/BW
The
fully redesigned, next generation Flea3 camera series builds on the success
of the ultra-compact Flea2 by adding new Sony image sensors to the line-up
and a choice of IEEE 1394b (FireWire) or GigE Vision digital interface.
Measuring just 29 x 29 x 30 mm and weighing only 58 grams, the Flea3 has
the same small, lightweight form factor as many industry-standard “ice
cube” analog cameras. The Flea3 also offers a host of new features, including
enhanced opto-isolated GPIO; an on-camera frame buffer; non-volatile user
data storage; new trigger modes; and improved imaging performance. Series
production of the first FireWire models will begin at the end of 2009,
and the first GigE Vision models will be introduced at the end of Q2 2010.
The Grasshopper™ IEEE-1394b digital camera line offers a large selection of high resolution, high sensitivity sensors and an ultra fast 800Mb/s digital interface. Attractive pricing makes these powerful cameras ideal for OEMs and system integrators who need compact systems that deliver 0.3M, 1.4M, 2.0M or 5.0M images at high frame rates. The Grasshopper cameras are particularly effective in demanding imaging applications such as those used in electronics manufacturing, life sciences and microscopy, surveillance and security, and ITS.
Sensor:
: Kodak and Sony 1/2", 1/3", 1/1.8" or 2/3" progressive scan CCDs
The
fully redesigned Grasshopper2 camera series is the next generation version
of the high performance Grasshopper and offers users a choice of IEEE
1394b (FireWire) or GigE Vision digital interface. The Grasshopper2 uses
the same form factor as the existing Grasshopper and a selection of the
same image sensors, and adds several new features, including enhanced
opto-isolated general purpose I/O and improved imaging performance. Series
production of the first Grasshopper2 models will begin at the end of
Q1 2010.
The
new Grasshopper Express camera series features a completely new hardware
platform designed to accommodate a wide range of high speed quad-tap
Kodak and Sony image sensors. The Grasshopper Express is housed in the
same compact metal case as the original Grasshopper, and users can choose
between an IEEE 1394b (FireWire) and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 digital interface.
The camera also comes complete with a variety of new features, including
enhanced opto-isolated GPIO, new hardware trigger modes, and improved
imaging performance. Series production of the first FireWire models will
begin at the end of Q1 2010, and the first USB 3.0 model is estimated
to be available at the end of Q3 2010.
The
new Gazelle series of Camera Link cameras delivers an unsurpassed combination
of size, speed, and price. The Gazelle is based on the same compact form
factor as the popular Grasshopper camera and is designed to accommodate
a large selection of high resolution, high frame rate image sensors.
Series production of the first Gazelle models will begin at the end of
Q1 2010.
The
Giraffe is a new board-level remote head camera intended for high volume
OEM applications that require one or more customized image sensor “heads”
to be mounted in a small space or unique position. The Giraffe consists
of a standardized main board with both USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394b interfaces
and a highly configurable remote head that can be customized for each
customer to meet varying image sensor, board size, cable length, and
optics requirements. Series production of a sample camera configuration,
intended for prototyping purposes, will begin at the end of Q2 2010.
The
Chameleon™ USB 2.0 digital video camera from Point Grey Research is a
complete, cost effective and reliable imaging solution. A high sensitivity
Sony EXview HAD CCD® sensor, combined with a hi-speed USB 2.0 digital
interface, makes the Chameleon an ideal choice for demanding imaging
applications such as object and gesture tracking, test and measurement,life
and bioscience, augmented reality, multitouch display, security and biometrics,
and robot guidance.
Sensor:
Sony 1.3MP 1/3" ICX445 EXview HAD CCD
Resolution
and Frame rate:
1296x964 at 18 FPS
Digital
Interface:
USB 2.0 5-pin Mini-B interface
Dimensions:
25.5 mm x 41 mm x 44 mm
General
Purpose I/O:
7-pin connector for trigger and strobe
The
small and affordable Firefly® MV line offers 11 different combinations
of CMOS image sensor (0.3 and 1.3 MP), form factor (board-level and housed)
and interface (FireWire and USB 2.0) that are designed to address a wide
variety of applications in industrial and non-industrial imaging, ideal
choice for microscopy, bioscience, medical and visualization applications.
(FFMV FireWire)
(FMVU USB2.0)
Sensor:
Micron 1/3" global shutter CMOS, color/mono (0.3MP)
Sony 1/3" rolling shutter CMOS, color (1.3MP)
Interface:
IEEE 1394a or USB 2.0 (1.3MP only USB 2.0)
Resolution:752x480,
1328x1048
Frame
Rates:752x480 at 60 FPS, 1328x1048 at 23 FPS
Partial
Image Modes: Pixel binning and region of interest
Trigger
In / Strobe Out : Trigger Modes 0 and 3, strobe output
The Dragonfly®2 camera is an OEM style board level camera designed for imaging product development. It was developed for easy design transition from the original Dragonfly camera, and offers double the standard frame rate, auto-iris lens control and on-board color processing.
The Dragonfly Express™ camera is an extension of the popular Dragonfly. It has a similar form factor as the original Dragonfly, but uses a 1/3" Kodak sensor and IEEE-1394b interface to achieve fast frame rates that are ideal for vision product integration.
Sensor: Kodak 1/3" progressive scan CCD, Color/BW
Resolution: 640x480
Frame Rates: 640x480 at 200 FPS (Format_7 image mode)
Interface: 9-pin IEEE-1394b 800Mb/s interface
Partial Image Modes: Pixel binning and region of interest
The Flea® is a compact IEEE-1394 digital camera, designed to fit spaces as small as 30x31mm. With a 1/3'' Sony CCD and a 12-bit analog to digital converter, the camera delivers high quality images ideal for demanding imaging applications. New users should consider the next generation Flea2, which offers a substantially better price-performance ratio.
Sensor: Sony 1/3" progressive scan CCD, Color/BW
Resolution: 640x480 or 1024x768
Frame Rates: 640x480 at 60FPS or 1024x768 at 30FPS
Partial Image Modes: Pixel binning and region of interest
The Dragonfly® is an OEM-style IEEE-1394 board level camera providing maximum control and flexibility for digital imaging applications and is recommended for use with existing systems. New users should consider the next generation Dragonfly2, which offers a substantially better price-performance ratio.
Sensor: Sony 1/3" progressive scan CCD, Color/BW
Resolution: 640x480 or 1024x768
Frame Rates: 640x480 at 30FPS or 1024x768 at 15FPS
Partial Image Modes: Pixel binning and region of interest
The
FlyCapture® Software Development Kit that comes with every camera provides
a common software interface to control all Point Grey FireWire and USB
2.0 cameras using the same API. FlyCapture supports ActiveX, TWAIN and
DirectShow interfaces, and includes the FirePRO low-level 1394b interface
driver, which enables users to grab images at full 800Mb/s transfer rates.
A complete software API library, ready-to-use demo programs, and comprehensive
source code examples enable users to easily build custom imaging applications.
Camera Driver: Microsoft Windows XP digitally signed driver
API Library: Complete software library for full camera control
Programming: Standard C/C++ interface for easy integration
Examples:
C/C++, Visual Basic .NET and C# example code
Upgrades:
Free unlimited upgrades to the latest versions
Standard
Interfaces: ActiveX, TWAIN and DirectShow
The MultiSync™ software is designed to synchronize the image acquisition of multiple PGR cameras across different 1394a and 1394b buses, either on the same computer or across multiple PC's, to within 125 microseconds of each other. MultiSync is an ideal software replacement for PGR's popular Sync Unit.
Supported Cameras: All current Point Grey imaging and stereo products (except Firefly MV and Ladybug2).
Multiple Bus Sync: Synchronizes across multiple IEEE-1394 buses on the same computer or across multiple computers.
The Bumblebee®2 is the next generation Bumblebee® stereo vision camera. It provides a balance between 3D data quality, processing speed, size and price. Developed as a drop-in replacement for the original Bumblebee camera, the Bumblebee2 also features double the frame rate and a GPIO connector for external trigger and strobe functionality.
Sensor: Two Sony 1/3" progressive scan CCDs, Color/BW
Resolution and FPS : 640x480 at 48FPS or 1024x768 at 18FPS
The Bumblebee® XB3 is a 3-sensor multi-baseline IEEE-1394b (800Mb/s) stereo camera designed for improved flexibility and accuracy. It features 1.3 mega-pixel sensors and has two baselines available for stereo processing. The extended baseline and high resolution provide more precision at longer ranges, while the narrow baseline improves close range matching and minimum-range limitations.
Sensor: Three Sony 1/3" progressive scan CCDs, Color/BW
Resolution and FPS : 1280x960 at 15FPS
Lenses: 3.8mm (70° HFOV) or 6mm (50° HFOV) focal length
Calibration: Pre-calibrated to within 0.05 pixel RMS error
General Purpose IO: GPIO pins for external trigger / strobe
The Triclops™ Software Development Kit (SDK) is included with all PGR IEEE-1394 Stereo Vision products and is used to provides real-time depth range images using stereo vision technology. It allows users to accurately measure the distance to every valid pixel in an image.
The Censys3D® Software Development Kit (SDK) is designed to provide users with accurate, online, people tracking information in challenging environments. The SDK requires a PGR Stereo Vision camera and allows users to easily integrate robust tracking functionality into their own custom applications.
The
Multiclops software allows users to easily overcome the field-of-view
and line-of-sight restrictions that often result from using a single
Stereo Vision camera system by integrating data from multiple Stereo
Vision cameras systems into a single coordinate system.
The
high resolution Ladybug®3 spherical digital video camera system has six
2 MP cameras that enable the system to collect video from more than 80%
of the full sphere, and an IEEE-1394b (FireWire) interface with locking
screw connection that allows JPEG-compressed 12MP resolution images to
be streamed to disk at 15fps. The Ladybug3 is an ideal solution for applications
that require very high resolution, a weather-resistant case, direct FireWire
connection, or the ability to synchronize to external devices such as
an external trigger or light source. Contact us for a free copy of the
Ladybug3 Demo DVD.
Sensor:
Six 1/1/8" 2MP Sony CCDs, Color
Resolution:
12 megapixels using six 1600x1200 CCDs
Frame
Rates: 15FPS at full resolution
Interface: 800Mb/sec 1394b interface with locking connector
Compression:
Embedded JPEG image compression
Calibration:
Provides high quality spherical image stitching
Mechanics:
Single unit construction, water resistant
The Ladybug®2 is the next generation of spherical digital video cameras from Point Grey Research. The system has six cameras that enable the system to collect video from more than 75% of the full sphere, and an IEEE-1394b interface that allows streaming to disk at 30fps.
Sensor: Six Sony 1/3" progressive scan CCD, Color
Resolution: 1024x768
Frame Rates: 1024x768 at 30FPS
Compression: JPEG image compression via Compressor
Calibration: Provides high quality spherical image stitching
Lenses: Six (6) 2.5mm focal length high quality micro lenses
The Ladybug® Software Development Kit (SDK) allows users to fully control the Ladybug2 Spherical Vision camera system and integrate its functionality with their own custom applications. The SDK includes a camera device driver, full software library and Application Programming Interface (API), and example programs and source code for a quick start in the C/C++ programming environment.
ProFUSION 25, designed and manufactured by ViewPLUS Inc., is a 5x5 camera array system with 25 VGA resolution cameras housed inside a very compact body. It is also the world's first camera connected with a PCI Express external cable. This connection provides more than 200MB/s effective bandwidth and transfers all 25 images at 25 FPS to the PC.
NOTE: This product is intended to be used exclusively as industrial, commercial or medical test equipment. Any other usage is in violation of FCC Part 15.
The FirePRO 3-port IEEE-1394b hub supports the simultaneous connection of multiple 1394b FireWire devices. The compact 51x67x21mm metal case minimizes the risk of physical damage and is ideal for applications where space is limited. The hub's design incorporates locking 9-pin 1394b bilingual ports, multiple mounting points, and an external power connector to ensure a secure physical connection and stable network configuration.
Ports: Three (3) bilingual 800Mb/s IEEE-1394b locking ports
The FirePRO 2-port IEEE-1394b repeater, designed and manufactured by Point Grey Research, is a reliable and cost effective solution for extending devices beyond the standard 4.5m cable length. The compact 25x56x17mm metal case is ideal for applications where space is limited. The repeater's design incorporates locking 9-pin 1394b bilingual ports, 1394b port protection, and a status LED to ensure a secure physical connection and stable network configuration.
Ports: Two (2) bilingual 800Mb/s IEEE-1394b locking ports
The FirePRO 5-port IEEE-1394b hub supports the simultaneous connection of multiple 1394b FireWire devices. The compact 57x94x20mm metal case minimizes the risk of physical damage and is ideal for applications where space is limited. The hub's design incorporates locking 9-pin 1394b bilingual ports, multiple mounting points, and an external power connector to ensure a secure physical connection and stable network configuration.
Ports: Five (5) bilingual 800Mb/s IEEE-1394b locking ports
Case: 57x94x20mm, multiple mounting points
Power: 1A output per port at 12V; external power connector
The
FirePRO LDR (long distance repeater), designed and manufactured by Point
Grey Research, is the world’s first repeater to use a GigE physical layer
to transport FireWire data using GigE signalling, allowing IEEE 1394b
800 Mb/s data to be transmitted in real-time over 100 meters of standard
Category 5e cable. This enables users to construct a dependable, high-speed
FireWire-based network of multiple cameras that is physically separated
by up to 100 meters from the host system. Like other FirePRO hubs and
repeaters, the LDR requires no special software or drivers, is fully
compatible with 1394b, and is backward compatible with 1394a.
Ports:
Two 9-pin 1394b locking ports, one RJ-45 GigE port
Case:
69 x 57 x 20mm (W x D x H), 85 grams, status LED
Power
Output: 1A per port at 12V
Power
Input: 8 to 30 V, external power required for camera side
Part
number: FWB-LDR-CAT5, two units required for operation
The FirePRO low profile IEEE-1394b PCI Express card designed and manufactured by Point Grey Research is ideal for multiple camera arrays or high data rate applications that require fast and reliable data transfers into the host system. Users can choose between a single or dual bus option. Each card includes a standard size PCIe mounting bracket, two (2) bilingual 1394b ports with locking screw connection, and internal power connector.
Ports: Two (2) bilingual 800Mb/s IEEE-1394b locking ports
Chipset: LSI Logic (Agere) FW643 (x2 for dual bus model)
Power: 1A output per port at 12V; external power connector
Part number: FWB-PCIE-01 (single bus) / 02 (dual bus)
The FirePRO high flex IEEE-1394b cable assembly, manufactured by Oki Electric Cable, is an ideal solution for moving vision systems that require reliable, high performance flex life and signal transmission. Key benefits include: minimizes data loss and signal integrity problems; locking connectors guarantee secure connection; prevents system downtime due to cable replacement; and maintains stable signal attenuation over the flex life.
Cable: 4.5m round cable, black, 800Mb/s
Connectors: Two 9-pin bilingual 1394b with locking screws
Flex / Bend: 3,000,000 flex cycles, 30mm bend radius
The FirePRO 10 metre IEEE-1394b cable assembly is a high quality, reliable and cost effective solution for applications that require devices to be extended beyond the standard 4.5m cable length. Key benefits include: minimizes data loss and signal integrity problems; locking connectors guarantee secure connection; and prevents system downtime due to cable replacement.
Cable: 10 meter round cable, grey, 800Mb/s
Connectors: Two 9-pin bilingual 1394b with locking screws
The FirePRO 4.5 metre IEEE-1394b cable assembly is a high quality, reliable and cost effective solution for connecting IEEE-1394b 800Mb/s devices. Key benefits include: minimizes data loss and signal integrity problems; locking connectors guarantee secure connection; and prevents system downtime due to cable replacement.
Cable: 4.5 meter round cable, grey, 800Mb/s
Connectors: Two 9-pin bilingual 1394b with locking screws
