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Products and Services: Imaging Products: Grasshopper™

Point Grey Research's Imaging Products line includes all of our single-lens IEEE-1394 (FireWire) and USB 2.0 CCD and CMOS cameras. All Imaging Products are provided as a complete hardware and software system. The FlyCapture® Software Development Kit provides a common software interface to control all Point Grey Imaging Products and is currently bundled with every imaging product.

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Grasshopper™
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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: Sony 1/2", 1/1.8" or 2/3" progressive scan CCDs
Resolution: 648x488, 1384x1036, 1624x1224, 2448x2048
Dimensions: 44x29x58mm
Interface: Dual 9-pin IEEE-1394b 800Mb/s ports
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Additional Features and Specifications

Highlights
  • Dual IEEE-1394b 800Mb/s ports support daisy chaining
  • 14-bit analog-to-digital converter
  • 32MB frame buffer
  • Programmable ROI size, position and data format
  • Pixel binning for increased sensitivity and frame rate
  • Standard, bulb and multi-shot asynchronous trigger modes
  • Multiple cameras on the same 1394 bus automatically sync
Image Processing
  • Multiple exposure (high dynamic range) mode
  • On-camera conversion to YUV411, YUV422 and RGB formats
  • On-camera control of sharpness, hue, saturation, gamma
  • Continuous test pattern image for testing and development
  • Mirror image (horizontal flip)
  • Embedded frame information (e.g. timestamp, frame counter)
Advanced Features
  • Memory channels for non-volatile storage of default settings
  • 512KB data flash for non-volatile storage of user data
  • Auto and one-push white balance for easy color balancing
  • Fine-tune frame rates for video conversion (e.g. PAL, NTSC)
  • Configurable strobe pattern output
  • Serial port communication via GPIO digital logic levels
  • Firmware upgradeable in field via IEEE-1394b interface

Model and Part Numbers

Part Number Description
GRAS-03S3M-C 0.3 MP Mono Grasshopper, Sony 1/2" CCD, C-mount
GRAS-03K2C-C 0.3 MP Color Grasshopper, Kodak 1/3" CCD, C-Mount
GRAS-03K2M-C 0.3 MP Mono Grasshopper, Kodak 1/3" CCD, C-Mount
GRAS-14S3C-C 1.4 MP Color Grasshopper, Sony 1/2" CCD, C-mount
GRAS-14S3M-C 1.4 MP Mono Grasshopper, Sony 1/2" CCD, C-mount
GRAS-14S5C-C 1.4 MP Color Grasshopper, Sony 2/3" CCD, C-mount
GRAS-14S5M-C 1.4 MP Mono Grasshopper, Sony 2/3" CCD, C-mount
GRAS-20S4C-C 2 MP Color Grasshopper, Sony 1/1.8" CCD, C-mount
GRAS-20S4M-C 2 MP Mono Grasshopper, Sony 1/1.8" CCD, C-mount
GRAS-50S5C-C 5 MP Color Grasshopper, Sony 2/3" CCD, C-mount
GRAS-50S5M-C 5 MP Mono Grasshopper, Sony 2/3" CCD, C-mount
DEVKIT-01-0001 Development Accessory Kit with 1394b 32/64-bit PCI card
DEVKIT-01-0002 Development Accessory Kit with FirePRO 1394b PCI Express card
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NOTES:
  1. First time users are required to purchase a Development Accessory Kit in addition to purchasing the initial camera.
  2. Individual Grasshopper cameras do not include optics (lenses).
  3. Individual Grasshopper cameras do include a tripod mounting adapter.


Development Kit Contents

The following items are included in the Flea2 / Grasshopper Development Accessory Kit DEVKIT-01-0001:

  • ACC-01-2006: 4.5 meter, 9-pin to 9-pin locking IEEE-1394b cable
  • ACC-01-2007: 4.5 meter, 6-pin to 9-pin locking IEEE-1394a to 1394b cable
  • ACC-01-1001: IEEE-1394b OHCI PCI Host Adapter 2 Port 800Mbps card
  • ACC-01-3000: Hirose HR25 8-pin male GPIO connector with 1m wiring harness
  • FlyCapture SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
  • Flea2 and Grasshopper Getting Started Manuals

The following items are included in the Flea2 / Grasshopper Development Accessory Kit DEVKIT-01-0002:

  • ACC-01-2006: 4.5 meter, 9-pin to 9-pin locking IEEE-1394b cable
  • ACC-01-2007: 4.5 meter, 6-pin to 9-pin locking IEEE-1394a to 1394b cable
  • FWB-PCIE-01: FirePRO low profile single bus IEEE-1394b PCI Express card
  • ACC-01-3000: Hirose HR25 8-pin male GPIO connector with 1m wiring harness
  • FlyCapture SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
  • Flea2 and Grasshopper Getting Started Manuals


Recommended System Configuration

  • Processor
    • Recommended – Intel Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz or compatible processor
    • Minimum – Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or compatible processor
  • Memory
    • Recommended – 512 MB RAM
    • Minimum - 256 MB RAM
  • AGP video card with 64 MB video memory (128 MB recommended)
  • 32-bit standard PCI slot for the IEEE-1394 card
  • Supported operating system
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 (to compile and run example code)

Emissions and RoHS Compliance

FCC / CE Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off or on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

RoHS / WEEE Compliance
This product is RoHS and WEEE compliant.

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