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Dragonfly®2
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.

Download a Dragonfly to Dragonfly2 Transition Document
Sensor: Sony 1/3" progressive scan CCDs, Color/BW
Resolution: 648x488, 1036x776 or 1296x964
Frame Rates: 60 (BW/COL), 30 (HIBW/HICOL), 20FPS (13S2)
Dimensions: 64x51mm (board), 75x65x25mm (boxed)
Interface: 6-pin IEEE-1394a 400Mb/s interface
 Dragonfly2 Product Datasheet

SPECIFICATION      BW/COL/03S2           HIBW/HICOL/08S2                13S2
Image Sensor Type Sony® 1/3” progressive scan CCDs
Image Sensor Model             ICX424                   ICX204             ICX445
Sensor Pixel Size 7.4µm square pixels       4.65µm square pixels 3.75µm square pixels
Maximum Resolution          648x488                1032x776           1296x964
Maximum Frame Rate 648x488at 60 FPS        1032x776 at 30 FPS 1296x964 at 20 FPS
Lens Mount C/CS-mount, M12 microlens C/CS-mount
A/D Converter Analog Devices 12-bit analog-to-digital converter
Video Data Output 8, 16 and 24-bit digital data
Partial Image Modes Pixel binning and region of interest modes via Format_7
Interfaces 6-pin IEEE-1394 for camera control and video data transmission
4 general purpose digital input/output (GPIO) pins
Power Requirements 8-30V, max 2W at 12V   max 2.2W at 12V
Gain Automatic/Manual/One-Push Gain modes 0dB to 24dB
Shutter Automatic/Manual/One-Push/Extended Shutter modes
0.01ms to 66.63ms at 15 FPS, greater than 5s in extended mode
Gamma 0.50 to 4.00
Trigger Modes DCAM v1.31 Modes 0, 1, 3, 4, 5 and 14   Modes 0, 1, 3, 14
Signal To Noise Ratio Greater than 60dB at 0dB gain
Dimensions 64mm x 51mm (bare board w/o case or lens holder)
Mass 45 grams (bare board w/ lens holder and C-mount adapter)
Camera Specification> IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31
Emissions Compliance Complies with CE rules and Part 15 Class A of FCC Rules
Operating Temp. Commercial grade electronics rated from 0° to 45°C
Storage Temperature -30° to 60°C
Remote Head Option Available with 6-inch shielded ribbon cable   Not available
Case Enclosed Option Available (except with remote head option)   Not available

Development Kit Contents
Dragonfly2 Development Accessory Kit (DR2-DEVKIT)

  • CS-mount lens with variable focus and auto iris
  • 4.5 meter, 6-pin to 6-pin, IEEE-1394 cable w/ferrites
  • IEEE-1394 OHCI PCI Host Adapter 3 port-400Mbps card
  • FlyCapture SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
  • GPIO connector for quick and easy external wiring
Dragonfly2 OEM Development Accessory Kit (DR2-OEM-DEVKIT)

  • 4.5 meter, 6-pin to 6-pin, IEEE-1394 cable w/ferrites
  • IEEE-1394 OHCI PCI Host Adapter 3 port-400Mbps card
  • FlyCapture SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
  • M12 microlens with 6mm focal length and M12 lens holder1
  • Tripod mounting bracket
  • Wiring harness for the GPIO connector
1 Not compatible with DR2-13S2-CS models

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.

 Product Datasheet   |   Getting Started Manual
 Technical Reference Manual (Login Required)

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Product Change Notifications
PDF PCN2009007A - Change to CS-Mount Lens Holder Exterior Appearance
PDF PCN2009006A - Printed Circuit Board Revision to Add Physical Layer Port Protection

Technical Application Notes / White Papers
PDF TAN2009004 - Storing data in flash memory
PDF TAN2009003 - Getting Started with FlyCapture 2.0 and Linux
PDF TAN2004003 - PGR FlyCapture SDK Color Processing Algorithm Performance
PDF TAN2004004 - Synchronizing to an external signal using DCAM 1.31 Trigger Mode_0
PDF TAN2006001 - Transitioning from the Dragonfly to the Dragonfly2
PDF TAN2007001 - Exceeding bandwidth limitations when using Format 7
PDF TAN2007003 - Developing DirectShow applications with FlyCapture
PDF TAN2008001 - Factors to consider with multiple camera arrays
PDF TAN2008006 - Sensor response curve comparison for ICX445
PDF TAN2008009 - Extending the distance between camera and host
PDF TAN2008011 - Working with embedded image information
PDF TAN2008013 - White blemish pixel defects
PDF TAN2010002 - Selecting a Lens for your Camera
PDF TAN2010003 - Image Tearing Causes and Solutions

Knowledge Base Articles
Click here to view Dragonfly2 knowledge base articles

*NOTE: One full KIT (get details) must be purchased prior to ordering individual cameras

Part Number Description
DR2-COL-CSBOX Boxed 648x488 Color Dragonfly2
DR2-HICOL-CSBOX Boxed 1032x776 Color Dragonfly2
DR2-BW-CSBOX Boxed 648x488 B&W Dragonfly2
DR2-HIBW-CSBOX Boxed 1032x776 B&W Dragonfly2
DR2-DEVKIT Dragonfly2 Development Accessory Kit for CSBOX models
DR2-COL-CS Board Level 648x488 Color Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-HICOL-CS Board Level 1032x776 Color Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-BW-CS Board Level 648x488 B&W Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-HIBW-CS Board Level 1032x776 B&W Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-13S2C-CS Board Level 1296x964 Color Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-13S2M-CS Board Level 1296x964 B&W Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-03S2C-EX-CS Board Level 648x488 Color Remote Head Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-03S2M-EX-CS Board Level 648x488 B&W Remote Head Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-08S2C-EX-CS Board Level 1032x776 Color Remote Head Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-08S2M-EX-CS Board Level 1032x776 B&W Remote Head Dragonfly2 CS Mount
DR2-OEM-DEVKIT Dragonfly2 OEM Development Accessory Kit for CS models
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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 Dragonfly2 cameras are not sold with optics.

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