MicaSense RedEdge 3 Manuel utilisateur
RedEdge 3 User Manual Rev 06
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MicaSense RedEdge™3
Multispectral Camera
User Manual
Rev 06 –October 2015
MicaSense, Inc.
Seattle, WA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. REDEDGE 3 OVERVIEW 4
2. USING THE REDEDGE CAMERA 5
2.1. GETTING STARTED:CONNECTIONS 5
2.2. USING THE REDEDGE CAMERA 7
3. CAMERA CONFIGURATION AND LIVE VIEW 9
3.1. ESTABLISHING WIFI CONNECTION 9
3.2. HOME PAGE 10
3.3. LIVE VIEW PAGE 11
3.4. COVERAGE PAGE 13
3.5. SETTINGS PAGE 17
3.5.1. TIMER MODE 18
3.5.2. EXTERNAL TRIGGER MODE 19
3.5.3. OVERLAP MODE:20
3.5.4. ADVANCED CONFIGURATION:21
3.5.5. MANUAL EXPOSURE:22
4. MAPPING OPERATIONS 23
5. EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 24
6. FILE STORAGE 25
7. DATA COLLECTION RECOMMENDATIONS 26
8. CHECKLIST FOR OPERATION 29
9. FIRMWARE UPDATE 31
10. SPECIFICATIONS 32
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
MICASENSE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT
TO THE REDEDGE CAMERA. MICASENSE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOST DATA,
LOST REVENUE, LOST PROFITS, OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT COSTS ARISING OUT OF THE
PURCHASE, USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE REDEDGE CAMERA, UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
EVEN IF MICASENSE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. MICASENSE
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM A COURSE OF PERFORMANCE,
DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. THE PRICE OF PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED BY MICASENSE OR
ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS REFLECTS THE ALLOCATION OF RISK ARISING FROM THE WARRANTY
EXCLUSIONS AND THIS DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
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1. RedEdge 3 Overview
The MicaSense RedEdge 3 is a professional multispectral camera capable of simultaneous
capture of five discrete spectral bands to generate precise and quantitative information on the
vigor and health of crops.
Figure 1: RedEdge Camera Features and Connections
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2. Using The RedEdge Camera
2.1. Getting Started: Connections
Insert SD Card
Insert SD card, label side facing up, until it
clicks into place.
To remove SD card, press the edge of the
card until the spring mechanism unlatches.
NOTE
An SDHC Class 10 SD card with a write-speed capability of at least 45 MB/s is
required (32 GB SanDisk Extreme recommended). SDXC SD cards are not
compatible with the RedEdge camera.
Connect GPS Module
If stand-alone GPS module is used:
oConnect one end of 6-pin cable to
camera connector labeled “GPS”.
oConnect other end of 6-pin cable to
GPS module connector labeled
“GPS”.
For more advanced integrations where
GPS data is provided by the autopilot or
other GPS source, refer to RedEdge
Integration Guide.
To remove connectors, do not pull on
wires; instead use a small flathead
screwdriver to pry out the connector. See
Section 5.
CAUTION
Always connect the GPS module to the camera before turning on the camera.
Failure to do so may damage the GPS module.
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Connect Power Cable
Refer to RedEdge Integration Guide for
details on power requirements and
connector pinout.
Connect power cable to connector
labeled “PWR/TRIG”.
To remove connector, do not pull on
wires; instead use a small flathead
screwdriver to pry out the connector. See
Section 5.
CAUTION
Power must not exceed 5.5 V DC. Ensure correct pinout and polarity before
connecting power. Failure to follow these instructions may result in permanent
damage to the camera.
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2.2. Using the RedEdge Camera
Power ON the Camera
Press and release the ON/OFF button.
The Status LED will remain OFF while the
camera is initializing (approx. 5 seconds).
After initialization has completed, Status LED
will flash at approximately once every 1.5
seconds.
NOTE
The camera will automatically turn ON when power is first applied to the external
power connector. If the camera is manually turned OFF, it can be re-powered ON
by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Status LED Indicators
Color
Type
Meaning
Red
1 Flash
No SD card installed
Red
2 Flashes
SD card is full or close to full
Red
3 Flashes
GPS timeout
Red
4 Flashes
Low power source indication
Yellow
1 Flash
GPS unit detected, but does not have a fix
Green
1 Flash
Camera is ready for operation (GPS is good
and SD card has > 2 GB space available)
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To Power OFF the Camera:
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for at least 4
seconds.
The Status LED will stop flashing once the
camera has shut down.
CAUTION
Always power OFF the camera before removing the SD card. Failure to do so
may corrupt some of the files in the SD card.
Capturing Images (Manual Trigger)
With the camera turned ON and SD card
installed, press and release the trigger button.
The camera will command a capture and the red
LED on the back cover will flash three times to
indicate that a capture has been taken and the
data is being written to the SD card.
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3. Camera Configuration and Live View
The RedEdge camera hosts a Wi-Fi access point that is used in conjunction with any Wi-Fi-
capable device for configuration of the camera and live preview of images acquired with the
camera.
3.1. Establishing WiFi Connection
Any device (computer, tablet, or smart phone) can be used to establish a connection with the
camera. To establish the WiFi connection:
1. Turn on the camera and wait for initialization process to complete
2. Use the device’s WiFi configuration method to search for a WiFi access point called
“rededgeXXXXXXX”, where “XXXXXXX” is the 7-digit serial number of the camera.
3. The password for this WiFi access point is “micasense”.
Once connected to the camera’s WiFi, open any web browser and access the camera’s web
page by typing in “192.168.10.254” in the address bar of the browser.
There are 4 main “pages”for the camera:
Home Page
Live View Page
Coverage Page
Settings Page
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3.2. Home Page
Provides status information for the camera and the GPS receiver that is connected to it.
Figure 2: Home Page
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