Products and Services: Stereo Vision Products: Bumblebee®2 CCD Camera
Point Grey Research's IEEE-1394 (FireWire) Stereo Vision camera systems are provided as
complete hardware and software packages. Every Point Grey Stereo Vision camera system includes a free copy of the FlyCapture SDK, which is used for image acquisition and camera control, and the Triclops SDK, which performs image rectification and stereo processing. Additional stereo
vision software components are available at no extra cost: the Censys3D SDK, which is ideal for people tracking; and the Multiclops software, which allows integration of multiple cameras into a single coordinate system.
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| Bumblebee®2 |
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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.
Stereo vision introduction and applications
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| Sensor: Two Sony 1/3" progressive scan CCDs, Color/BW |
| Resolution and FPS : 640x480 at 48FPS or 1024x768 at 20FPS |
| Lenses: 2.5mm (100° HFOV), 3.8mm (65° HFOV), 6mm (43° HFOV) focal lengths
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| Calibration: Pre-calibrated to within 0.1 pixel RMS error* |
| General Purpose IO: GPIO pins for external trigger / strobe |
| *Based on a stereo resolution of 640x480 and is valid for all camera models. Calibration accuracy will vary from camera to camera. |
 Bumblebee2 Product Datasheet
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SPECIFICATION |
BB2-03S2 |
BB2-08S2 |
BBX3 |
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Sony® 1/3” progressive scan CCD |
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Image Sensor Type |
ICX424 (648x488 max pixels) |
ICX204 (1032x776 max pixels) |
ICX445 (1280x960 max pixels) |
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7.4µm square pixels |
4.65µm square pixels |
3.75µm square pixels |
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Baseline |
12 cm |
12 cm and 24 cm |
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Focal Lengths |
2.5mm with 97° HFOV (BB2 only) / 3.8mm with 66° HFOV /
6mm with 43° HFOV |
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A/D Converter |
12-bit analog-to-digital converter |
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White Balance |
Automatic / Manual (Color model) Manual (Color model) |
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Frame Rates |
48 FPS |
20 FPS |
16 FPS |
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Interfaces |
6-pin IEEE-1394a for camera control and video data transmission / 4 general-purpose digital input/output (GPIO) pins |
2 x 9-pin IEEE-1394b for camera control and video data transmit / 4 general-purpose digital input/output (GPIO) pins |
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Voltage Requirements |
8-30V via IEEE-1394 interface or GPIO connector |
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Power Consumption |
2.5W at 12V |
4W at 12V |
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Gain |
Automatic/Manual |
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Shutter |
Automatic/Manual, 0.01ms to 66.63ms at 15 FPS |
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Trigger Modes |
DCAM v1.31 Trigger Modes 0, 1, 3, and 14 |
DCAM v1.31 Trigger Modes 0, 1, 3, and 14 |
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Signal To Noise Ratio |
60dB |
54dB |
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Dimensions |
157 x 36 x 47.4mm |
277 x 37 x 41.8mm |
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Mass |
342 grams |
505 grams |
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Camera Specification |
IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31 |
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Lens mount |
2 x M12 microlens mount |
3 x M12 microlens mount |
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Emissions Compliance |
Complies with CE rules and Part 15 Class A of FCC Rules |
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Operating Temperature |
Commercial grade electronics rated from 0° to 45°C |
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Storage Temperature |
-30° to 60°C |
| Image Acquisition |
- 12-bit analog-to-digital converter
- Multiple cameras on the same 1394 bus automatically sync
- Faster standard frame rates
- Overlapped trigger input, image acquisition and transfer
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| Image Processing |
- On-camera conversion to YUV411, YUV422 and RGB formats
- On-camera control of sharpness, hue, saturation, gamma
- Pixels contain frame-specific info (e.g. 1394 cycle time)
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| Camera and Device Control |
- Broadcast settings to all cameras on the same bus
- Auto and one-push white balance for easy color balancing
- Reports the temperature near the imaging sensor
- Monitors sensor voltages to ensure optimal image quality
- Fine-tune frame rates for video conversion (e.g. PAL, NTSC)
- Non-volatile storage of camera default settings and user data
- General purpose input/output pins for external device control
- Firmware upgradeable in field via IEEE-1394 interface.
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| Camera Calibration |
- Pre-calibrated for lens distortions and camera misalignments.
The camera works straight out of the box, as it doesn't
require in-field calibration and is guaranteed to stay calibrated.
- Images are aligned within 0.05 pixel RMS error.
- The calibration information is pre-loaded on the camera,
allowing the software to retrieve the image correction information.
This allows seamless swapping of the cameras, or retrieving
the correct information when multiple cameras are on the
bus.
- The calibration retention system prevents the unit from
losing calibration when the device is subject to mechanical
shock and vibration
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| BW vs Color |
- Benefits of Black & White
- Speed: BW models are slightly faster than color due to the
time it takes the color model to convert stippled images
into color images.
- Higher Resolution: Color is achieved by interpolating raw
pixel values. Consequently, BW has higher resolution.
- Higher Fidelity: Due
to the light collection methods used by color cameras,
BW has higher fidelity.
- Benefits of Color
- Color Differentiation: Being able to differentiate between different colors
could allow a mobile robot to, for example, distinguish
a red ball from its surroundings.
- Color Texture Mapping: Users interested in using the device for 3D modeling
will probably be interested in having full color texture
maps.
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Development Kit Contents
- 4.5 meter, 6-pin to 6-pin, IEEE-1394 cable
- IEEE-1394 OHCI PCI Host Adapter 3-port 400Mbps card
- Hirose HR10 12-pin male GPIO connector pre-wired for easy triggering
- FlyCapture SDK and Triclops SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers)
Emissions and RoHS Compliance
FCC / CE Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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.
*NOTE: One full KIT (get
details) must be purchased prior to ordering individual cameras
| Part Number |
Description |
| BB2-03S2C-25 |
640x480 Color 2.5mm Bumblebee2 System, 100-deg HFOV |
| BB2-03S2C-38 |
640x480 Color 3.8mm Bumblebee2 System, 65-deg HFOV |
| BB2-03S2C-60 |
640x480 Color 6mm Bumblebee2 System, 43-deg HFOV |
| BB2-03S2M-25 |
640x480 BW 2.5mm Bumblebee2 System, 100-deg HFOV |
| BB2-03S2M-38 |
640x480 BW 3.8mm Bumblebee2 System, 65-deg HFOV |
| BB2-03S2M-60 |
640x480 BW 6mm Bumblebee2 System, 43-deg HFOV |
| BB2-08S2C-25 |
1024x768 Color 2.5mm Bumblebee2 System, 100-deg HFOV |
| BB2-08S2C-38 |
1024x768 Color 3.8mm Bumblebee2 System, 65-deg HFOV |
| BB2-08S2C-60 |
1024x768 Color 6mm Bumblebee2 System, 43-deg HFOV |
| BB2-08S2M-25 |
1024x768 BW 2.5mm Bumblebee2 System, 100-deg HFOV |
| BB2-08S2M-38 |
1024x768 BW 3.8mm Bumblebee2 System, 65-deg HFOV |
| BB2-08S2M-60 |
1024x768 BW 6mm Bumblebee2 System, 43-deg HFOV |
| BB2-DEVKIT |
Bumblebee2 Development Accessory Kit |
| View a list of all Point Grey camera accessories, optics, cards and cables |
NOTES:
- First time users are required to purchase a Development Accessory Kit in addition to purchasing the initial camera.
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