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Grasshopper™
The Grasshopper® IEEE-1394b (FireWire) 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
Resolution: 640x480, 648x488, 1384x1036, 1624x1224, 2448x2048
Dimensions: 58mm x 44mm x 29mm
Interface: Dual 9-pin IEEE-1394b 800Mb/s ports
 Grasshopper Product Datasheet

SPECS GRAS-
03K2M/C
GRAS-
03S3M
GRAS-
14S3M/C
GRAS-
14S5M/C
GRAS-
20S4M/C
GRAS-
50S5M/C
Image Sensor Type Kodak (K) and Sony (S) progressive scan interline transfer CCD’s with square pixels and global shutter
Image Sensor Model KAI-0340D 1/3” ICX414 1/2” ICX267 1/2” ICX285 2/3”
(EXView HAD)
ICX274 1/1.8” ICX625 2/3”
(Super HAD)
Max Resolution 640x480 648x488 1384x1032 1384x1036 1624x1224 2448x2048
Pixel Size 7.4 x 7.4µm 9.9 x 9.9µm 4.65 x 4.65µm 6.45 x 6.45µm 4.40 x 4.40µm 3.45 x
3.45µm
Analog-to-Digital Converter Analog Devices 14-bit ADC
Video Data Output 8, 12, 16 and 24-bit digital data
Image Data Formats Y8, Y16 (all models), RGB, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, 8-bit and 16-bit raw Bayer data (color models)
Digital Interface Dual Bilingual 9-pin IEEE-1394b for camera control, video data transmission, and power
Transfer Rates 100, 200, 400, 800 Mbit/s
Max Frame Rate 640x480 at 200fps 648x488 at 74fps 1384x1032 at 21fps 1384x1036 at 15fps 1624x1224 at 30fps 2448x2048 at 15fps
Partial Image Modes pixel binning and region of interest modes via Format_7
General Purpose I/O Ports 8-pin Hirose HR25 general purpose input/output connector 4 pins for external trigger, strobe or RS232 / 1 pin +3.3V / 1 VEXT pin to externally power the camera
Gain Control automatic / manual / one-push gain modes, programmable via software 0dB to 24dB in 0.04dB increments
Shutter Speed automatic / manual / one-push modes, programmable via software 0.02ms to greater than 10s (extended shutter mode)
Synchronization via external trigger, software trigger, or free-running
External Trigger Modes DCAM v1.31 Trigger Modes 0, 1 (bulb shutter), 3, 14 (overlapped trigger and transfer), and 15 (multi-shot trigger)
Voltage Requirements 8-30V, via the IEEE-1394b interface or Hirose 8-pin GPIO connector
Power Consumption  2.9W  2.9W  3.0W  3.1W  3.4W  3.8W
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
58mm x 44mm x 29mm (not including lens holder and GPIO connector)
Mass 104g (without optics)
Camera Specification IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31, compatible with IEEE-1394b and IEEE-1394a interfaces
Lens Mount C-mount
Emissions Compliance Complies with CE rules and Part 15 Class B of FCC Rules
Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C
Storage Temperature -30° to 60°C
Vibration Resistance 10 G (14 Hz to 200 Hz)
Warranty 2 year

Development Kit Contents
The following items are included in the Flea2 / Flea3 / 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 or Flea3 or Grasshopper Getting Started Manuals
The following items are included in the Flea2 / Flea3/ 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, Flea3, or Grasshopper Getting Started Manuals

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.

Technical Documents  
 Product Datasheet
 Getting Started Manual
 Technical Reference Manual (Login Required)
Benefits of IEEE-1394b (FireWire S800)
Selecting a Grasshopper model

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Product Change Notifications
PDF PCN2009008A - Change to Grasshopper CE and FCC Certification
PDF PCN2009010A - Addition of Shielding to GPIO Wiring Harness Cable
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 TAN2007001 - Exceeding bandwidth limitations when using Format 7
PDF TAN2007003 - Developing DirectShow applications with FlyCapture
PDF TAN2007004 - Accessing the On-Camera Frame Buffer
PDF TAN2007006 - Transitioning from the Scorpion to the Grasshopper
PDF TAN2008001 - Factors to consider with multiple camera arrays
PDF TAN2008008 - FL2G-50S5M and GRAS-50S5M imaging performance comparison
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 Grasshopper knowledge base articles

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
View a list of all Point Grey camera accessories, optics, cards and cables
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.

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