Overview
Utilizing its extensive knowledge and experience on 1394b drivers, Unibrain introduces a brand new lineup of 1394b cameras with a wide (and expandable) range of CCDs, frame rates and resolutions.
The cameras feature dual firewire ports for multi-camera connectivity and a compact and lightweight housing. The small form factor provides more versatility in space and weight considerations. Using the fast IEEE-1394b digital bus protocol and an external trigger to streamline the capture, digitization and processing of color video signal, these cameras are designed to simplify real-time uncompressed color video streaming, digital still image acquisition while maintaining high resolution in various applications.
The cameras are equipped with a C-Type Lens mount for flexible use of industrial C-Mount lenses and also the firewire port comes with industrial screw lock cable support to ensure stable camera connection.
Available models incorporate VGA 1/3″ CCD at 86 fps, SXGA 1/3″ & 2/3″ CCDs at 30 fps (featuring Sony ExView HAD CCDs) and 5 Mega pixels, 15 fps based on the dual-tap ICX-625 Sony CCD sensor.
Features
- Dual 1394b screw lock ports for multi camera connectivity.
- Fast hardware or software asynchronous trigger.
- Binning mode support.
- 32 MB image buffer / 15 memory settings channels.
- Multi camera auto synchronization.
- Low Smear and excellent anti-blooming.
- 14 bit A/D converter, 8/12 bit data depth.
- True RAW-8/16 mode support (color models).
- Low power consumption 2.5-3.5W at 8-30 VDC.
- Compact and lightweight (160 gr) housing.
- Tripod adapter support.
Software support
- Unibrain ubCore 1394b drivers and camera control tools.
- Embedded license for Unibrain drivers/SDK.
- Unibrain Fire-i API™ development kit.
Accessories
- Tripod adapter, part nr: 4626.
- Hirose 12 pin trigger connector, part nr: 4380
Models
| Part numbers | Fire-i 780c (Color): 4603 / Fire-i 780b (Monochrome): 4604 |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 2/3″ progressive scan CCD Sony ICX-285AQ / 2/3″ progressive scan CCD Sony ICX-285AL |
| Effective Pixels | 1450000 pixels 1388(H) x 1036(V) / 1450000 pixels 1392(H) x 1040(V) |
| Picture Size | 1388 x 1036, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 640 x 480 |
| Data Path | 8 bit or 12 bit color RAW – YUV 4:2:2 / 8 bit or 12 bit b/w |
| CELL size | 6.45um x 6.45 um |
| Scanning System | Progressive Scan |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps (Format-7 mode 0), 30 (YUV-422), 15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 |
| Synchronization | External Trigger or Software Trigger |
| Control Functions | Auto-Exposure, Auto-shutter, Brightness, Sharpness |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Digital Interface | 2x 1394b 9 pin port at 800 Mbps |
| Binning mode (b/w) | Format-7, Mode 1, 2×2 binning: 55 fps (688 x 516) at Y-mono 8 Format-7, Mode 1, 1×2 binning: 50 fps (688 x 516) at Y-mono 16 |
| Gain | 0 ~ 18 dB |
| Multi-camera sync. | -144 us ~ + 144 us at 30, 15, 7.5 frame rate |
| Shutter Speed | 1 usec ~ 3600 sec |
| Gamma | 0.4 ~ 2.5 |
| External Trigger | Mode 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 15 |
| Strobe Output Signal | Active High, normal or trigger mode |
| S/N ratio | 56 dB or better |
| Power Requirements | 295mA max @+12V DC, 3.6 W |
| Dimensions / Weight | 50 (W) x 50 (H) x 40 (D) mm / 160 gr. |
| Operation Temp. | -5 to +45°C |
| Regulations | Regulations |
| Supplied Accessories | Lens cover, Unibrain Fire-i drivers & Fire-i API SDK, 4.5m 1394b cable |
Mechanical diagram (Fire-i 580 / Fire-i 785)
Mechanical diagram (Fire-i 780)
Mechanical diagram (Fire-i 980)
