STH-MDCS3-VAR

STH-MDCS3-VAR Features

• Maximum resolution: 1280H x 960V pixels
• Color and monochrome versions
• Direct digital information from the imagers, bypasses analog noise and frame grabber jitter
• Conforms to Digital Camera Specification version 1.30
• Variable baseline - 5-20 cm (monochrome), 9-20 cm (color)
• Dual-cable interface for power, data, and control
• External synchronization - all MDCS devices on the same IEEE 1394 bus are synchronized to capture images at the same time
• Subsampling modes (decimation) for smaller frame sizes, faster frame rates, lower noise
• Electronic gain and exposure
• All modes fully under user control via the IEEE 1394 bus
• Milled solid aluminum allow body for extreme rigidity on each camera, milled aluminum bars for rigid camera mounting.
• Accepts standard C/CS-mount lenses

STH-MDCS3-VAR Kit Contents

• STH-MDCS3-VAR stereo head, color or monochrome
• 4.5 mm C-mount locking lenses standard; other lenses available as options
• Small Vision System stereo analysis software for MS Windows 2000/XP or Linux 2.4/2.6
• 2x 2 meter IEEE 1394 6-pin to 6-pin cable
• Hardware and Software Manuals

STH-MDCS3-VAR Requirements

• Pentium-compatible PC (Pentium MMX, AMD K6-2 or better) running MS Windows 2000/XP or Linux 2.4/2.6 kernel 
• IEEE 1394 PCI or PCMCIA card with 2 free ports*. IEEE 1394 card must supply 2W of power through the 6-pin cable.  Most PCI cards do this. PCMCIA cards must have a separate transformer power input.

* Items are available from Videre Design, see Ordering

Imagers	½” format CMOS 1280x960 active area Progressive scan Color or monochrome
Digital Camera Specification	Version 1.30
Formats	1280x960, 640x480 1024x768 (color only) Center zoom mode 8 bit monochrome or Bayer color pattern
Frame Rates	3.75, 7.5, 15, 30 Hz Max 7.5 Hz at 1280x960
Exposure	1 line time to full frame; rolling integration
Gain	0 – 18 dB
Sensitivity	2.1 V/lux-sec
S/N	> 45 dB, no gain
Power	< 2 W
Synchronization	External: 60 us
Lenses	4.5 mm F 1.4 C-mount, locking lenses included 3.5 mm and 6.0 mm lenses optional
Size	Dimensions excluding lenses: 6.4 cm high x 2.5 cm deep x 27.9 cm long (2.5 in high x 1 in deep x 11 in long)
Weight	425 grams (15 oz) without lenses
Stereo Baseline	Monochrome 5-20 cm (2-7.9 in) Color 9-20 cm (3.5-7.9 in) continuously variable
SVS software	Linux kernel 2.4/2.6 MSW 2000 and XP

• STH-MDCS3-VAR Stereo Head User's Manual (PDF) 
• Stereo Parameter Worksheet: Calculate lens focal length and stereo baseline for your application
• Lens Overview
• Monochrome, Color, and Infrared Overview

STH-MDCS3-VAR 1/2" Format C-mount, Locking Lenses

• LENS-CL-3.5-1/2: 3.5 mm
• LENS-CL-4.5-1/2: 4.5 mm
• LENS-CL-6.0-1/2: 6.0 mm
• LENS-CL-12.0-1/2: 12.0 mm
• LENS-CL-4.5-12.5: 4.5-12.5 mm

STH-MDCS3-VAR Small Vision System Software

• SVS-MSW
• SVS-LINUX

STH-MDCS3-VAR IEEE 1394 Interface Cards

• 1394-PCI card
• 1394-CARDBUS (either 110 volts or 220 volts)

STH-MDCS3-VAR FireWire Cables

• 1394-CABLE-2.0: 2 meters
• 1394-CABLE-4.5: 4.5 meters
• 1394-CABLE-10.0: 10 meters