Technical Specification Sheet Megapixel FireWire Cameras PL-A641 – MONOCHROME PL-A642 – COLOR Highlights The PixeLINK™ PL-A641 and PL-A642 Cameras offer high-resolution megapixel capability with the convenience of FireWire (IEEE 1394) to capture low latency video streams and digital still images. The Developer’s Kit includes all of the software and hardware necessary for customized application development. The PL-A641 and PL-A642 are encased in a rugged yet lightweight magnesium housing. Features All-in-one megapixel FireWire C-mount cameras Stream uncompressed video or capture still images Applications FireWire digital interface simplifies installation and eliminates the Microscopy need for framegrabbers Medical and biometric imaging Flexible and full-featured CMOS image sensor with high resolution Video conferencing systems 1.3 megapixel array (1280 × 1024 pixels) Surveillance and security cameras Up to 14 fps at 1280 × 1024 resolution, 30 fps at 640 × 480 Webcasting systems FireWire cable carries video data, camera commands and power— no additional cables required. Photo ID systems Includes application (PixeLINK Capture) and API (Dev. Kit only), to provide controls for: Gamma correction, signal gain, exposure time Imager subwindow size and position Image flip and mirror Choice of 8-bit or 10-bit data and data rate Supports 3rd party software applications via three industry standard software interfaces: DirectShow® TWAIN™ QuickTime General Description The PL-A641 and PL-A642 Cameras use the FireWire (IEEE The Developer’s Kit offers an extensive Application Program 1394) digital bus protocol to streamline the capture, digitization Interface (API). This API is designed to simplify the most and processing of megapixel video streams. These Cameras common tasks associated with configuring and controlling the are designed to simplify real-time uncompressed video CMOS image sensor. Software developers can easily adapt streaming and digital still image acquisition while maintaining existing programs or develop new imaging applications quickly. uncompromising video and digital still-image quality. The PL-A641 and PL-A642 are compatible with Windows® 98 SE, One FireWire cable can manage power distribution, PC-based Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, Windows® XP and Mac OS 9. control and real-time video streaming capabilities of the Camera. VitaVitanana Corporation 2500 Don Reid Drive • Ottawa, Ontario • K1H 1E1 • Canada • Tel: (613) 247-1211 • Fax: (613) 247-2001 • Email: [email protected] • Web Site: www.pixelink.com Megapixel FireWire Cameras Technical Specification Sheet Configurations Starter’s Kit (PL-A641-STA, PL-A642-STA) Developer’s Kit (PL-A641-DEV, PL-A642-DEV) PL-A641 or PL-A642 Starter’s Kit software All elements from the Starter’s Kit Megapixel FireWire Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me, All necessary software and documentation Camera (no lens XP and Mac OS 9 Drivers to create custom applications provided) TWAIN interface Extensive API FireWire adapter card Application: PixeLINK Source code examples of applications (upon 2 meter FireWire cable Capture request) Quick Start installation Online User’s Manual Access to technical support card Warranty card Accessories A wide variety of accessories are available with these cameras including cables, adapter cards, FireWire repeaters, lenses, tripods and mounts. Contact your Authorized PixeLINK Reseller for details. Specifications Recommended System Requirements Imaging Chip Microprocessor — Type .........................1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor (Windows) 450 MHz Pentium® III or equivalent; Resolution.................1280 × 1024 active pixels (Mac) 450 MHz PowerPC® Image Array Size ....... 2/3” 128 MB system RAM Pixel Size...................7.5 µm × 7.5 µm 10 MB hard drive free space (Starter’s Kit) Max. Frame Rate .......30 fps at 8-bit, 640 × 480 resolution Video card with 24 or 32 bit True Color graphics (24 MHz) 14 fps at 8-bit, 1280 × 1024 resolution 8 MB of video memory Color Mosaic..............RGB Bayer with microlenses (PL-A642 only) Shutter......................Electronic rolling shutter Dynamic Range .........66 dB S/N ratio into PGA stage Gamma.....................Software programmable Electrical Voltage .....................8 V–30 V DC To Order Your PL-A641 / PL-A642 Power .......................3 W typ. (250 mA at 12 V, supplied by FireWire cable) Contact Physical Operating Temp. .......+5°C to +60°C VitaVitanana Corporation Lens mount...............C-mount lens adapter 2500 Don Reid Drive Weight......................125 g (without lens) Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 1E1 Compliance ...............FCC Class B; CE Canada Camera Housing........Magnesium Interface Phone: (613) 247-1211 Operating System......Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me and XP; Fax: (613) 247-2001 Mac OS 9.x Data Format..............8-bit or 10-bit, uncompressed Email: [email protected] Interface Type...........2, 6-pin FireWiire ports (400 Mbits/s) Web Site: www.pixelink.com Max. Data Rate..........24 Mbytes per second © Copyright 2002 Vitana Corporation. All rights reserved. 26 April 2002 PixeLINK is a trademark of Vitana Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Doc # 03771-01 .