Allied Vision Technologies Bonito User manual

Technical Manual
High-speed high-resolution CMOS Camera
V2.2.1
11 May 2012
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany
AVT Bonito

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Contents
Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ................................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6
Document history............................................................................................................ 6
Manual overview ............................................................................................................. 8
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................................ 9
Styles ....................................................................................................................... 9
Symbols.................................................................................................................... 9
Before operation........................................................................................................... 10
Safety warnings ............................................................................................................ 10
Conformity ..............................................................................................................11
CE.......................................................................................................................... 11
Specifications .......................................................................................................12
Bonito CL-400B/C, Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps................................................................... 12
Spectral sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 14
Camera dimensions ..........................................................................................15
Bonito CL-400B/C C-Mount ............................................................................................ 15
Bonito CL-400B/C EF-Mount ........................................................................................... 16
Bonito CL-400B/C F-Mount ............................................................................................ 16
Back view of Bonito CL-400B/C C-/EF-Mount...................................................................... 17
Back view of Bonito CL-400B/C C-/EF-/F-Mount 200fps......................................................... 18
Camera interfaces .............................................................................................19
Requirements and serial I/O............................................................................................ 19
Frame grabber requirements ....................................................................................... 19
PC Hardware requirements.......................................................................................... 19
Camera link cable length ............................................................................................ 19
Accessories.............................................................................................................. 20
Serial I/O ................................................................................................................ 20
Camera I/O connector pin assignment
(15-pin D-Sub jack) ....................................................................................................... 23
Power supply (pin 1-4)............................................................................................... 23
Synchronization output (pin 6).................................................................................... 24
Serial interface (pin 7-8)............................................................................................ 24
Trigger input (pin 10-11)............................................................................................ 25
Exposure output (pin 12-13) ....................................................................................... 25
Reserve I/O (pin 5, 9 and 14-15).................................................................................. 26
Camera Link interface (O1-O4 or CL1, CL2) ......................................27
Camera link connectors and 10-tap pin assignment.............................................................. 27

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Serial interface (SerTC, SerTFG) ........................................................................................ 30
Trigger inputs (CC1)....................................................................................................... 30
Reserve control input (CC2)............................................................................................. 31
Pixel order ................................................................................................................... 31
Timing (FVAL, LVAL, PCLK) .............................................................................................. 33
Parameters and Commands.........................................................................35
Primary starting address (A) ............................................................................................ 35
Secondary starting address (B) ........................................................................................ 36
Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) Correction (C) ............................................................................ 36
Double region of interest mode (D)................................................................................... 37
Exposure time (E).......................................................................................................... 37
Frame duration (F) ........................................................................................................ 37
Digital gain (G)............................................................................................................. 38
Line address increment (I) .............................................................................................. 38
Synchronization output (J) ............................................................................................. 39
Timer prescaler value (K) ................................................................................................ 39
Exposure control mode (M) ............................................................................................. 40
Number of lines (N) ....................................................................................................... 46
Camera Link output mode setting (S) ................................................................................ 47
Trigger source selection (T) ............................................................................................. 48
Metadata overlay and test image generator (U) ................................................................... 48
Dark value offset (W) ..................................................................................................... 49
Version information (V) .................................................................................................. 50
Save parameters (X)....................................................................................................... 50
Parameter summary (Y) .................................................................................................. 50
Reset to factory defaults (Z) ............................................................................................ 51
Serial number (a) .......................................................................................................... 51
Product variant code (b) ................................................................................................. 52
Baud rate (s) ................................................................................................................ 53
Show Help text (?)......................................................................................................... 54
Bayer filter mosaic pattern...........................................................................55
Appendix ..................................................................................................................56
Command reference ....................................................................................................... 56
Index...........................................................................................................................65

Contacting Allied Vision Technologies
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Contacting Allied Vision Technologies
Info
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•Technical information:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com
•Support:
[e-mail]
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH (Headquarters)
Taschenweg 2a
07646 Stadtroda, Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax.: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Allied Vision Technologies Canada Inc.
101-3750 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, BC, V5J 5E9, Canada
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Allied Vision Technologies Inc.
38 Washington Street
Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
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#07-02 D’Lithium
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Introduction
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Introduction
This Bonito Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications,
dimensions, all pixel formats, bandwidth and frame rate related subjects.
Document history
Note

Please read through this manual carefully.
Version Date Remarks
V2.0.0 03.11.11 New Bonito Technical Manual
V2.1.0 23.01.12 • Corrected Power supply values and mass values in Chapter
Bonito CL-400B/C, Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps on page 12
• Added F-Mount in legend of Figure 5: Bonito CL-400B/C C-/
F-/EF-Mount (back) on page 17
• Corrected power supply values in:
–ChapterAccessories on page 20
–ChapterCamera I/O connector pin assignment (15-pin
D-Sub jack) on page 23
–ChapterPower supply (pin 1-4) on page 23
• Marked pin 5,6 and 14,15 as Reserve in Chapter Camera I/O
connector pin assignment (15-pin D-Sub jack) on page 23
and changed description in Chapter Reserve I/O (pin 5, 9
and 14-15) on page 26
Some minor corrections in
•ChapterFixed Pattern Noise (FPN) Correction (C) on page 36
•ChapterNumber of lines (N) on page 46
•ChapterCamera Link output mode setting (S) on page 47
to be continued on next page
Table 1: Document history

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continued from last page
V2.2.0 03.05.12 Added description of new features in camera firmware V1.0.7
• Changed max. current from 0.36 A to 0.4 A:
– Description to power supply: see Chapter Bonito CL-
400B/C, Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps on page 12
–ChapterAccessories on page 20
–ChapterPower supply (pin 1-4) on page 23
• Pin 6 changed from Reserve to Sync:
see Chapter Camera I/O connector pin assignment (15-pin
D-Sub jack) on page 23ff.
•ChapterSynchronization output (pin 6) on page 24
• In Chapter Exposure output (pin 12-13) on page 25: added
Note This output is not recommended for new system
designs. on page 26.
• Added Chapter Synchronization output (J) on page 39
• Updated the following chapter to new bit field order:
Chapter Exposure control mode (M) on page 40
• Range from N=0 (not N=1) in Chapter Number of lines (N)
on page 46
• Added values 5 and 7 in Chapter Camera Link output mode
setting (S) on page 47
• In Chapter Reset to factory defaults (Z) on page 51:
Corrected E=000006BE (not 000006C1),
F=000006BF (not 000006C2)
Inserted J=01 and S=00
• Added new command reference description in Chapter
Command reference on page 56
• Added hyperlink to AVT website for DeviceConfig in Chapter
Serial I/O on page 20
• Changed AOI to ROI in the whole manual
to be continued on next page
Version Date Remarks
Table 1: Document history

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Manual overview
This manual overview outlines the contents of each chapter of this manual.
•ChapterContacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5 lists AVT contact
data (phone numbers and URLs) for both:
– Technical information / ordering
– Commercial information
•ChapterIntroduction on page 6 (this chapter) gives you the document his-
tory, a manual overview (short description of each chapter) and conven-
tions used in this manual (styles and symbols).
•ChapterConformity on page 11 gives you information about conformity of
AVT cameras (CE, FCC, RoHS).
•ChapterSpecifications on page 12 lists camera details and measured spec-
tral sensitivity diagrams for each camera type.
continued from last page
V2.2.1 11 May 2012 • Some minor corrections
• Added 80 bit to Camera Link Full+
–ChapterBonito CL-400B/C, Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps on
page 12
• Added 80 bit to clearly describe the 10-tap configuration of
the Camera Link standard:
–ChapterCamera Link interface (O1-O4 or CL1, CL2) on
page 27
–ChapterCamera link connectors and 10-tap pin assign-
ment on page 27
–Table 18: Output mode setting (S) on page 47
• Added example drawing: see Figure 12: Example conversion
circuit from +/- 6 V RS232 output to 5 V TTL input on page 24
• Added information to use exact multiples oft the current line
duration: see Chapter Timer prescaler value (K) on page 39
• Changed +/-2 tLto tLin Table 13: Exposure control modes:
Exposure timing mode (bit group: e) on page 41
•Addedrising edge description (bit group e, value=2): see
Image on demand mode (IOD) with exposure timer on page
42
• Added more precise description of PIV mode: see PIV mode =
On on page 44.
• Added new Chapter Product variant code (b) on page 52.
• Added new Chapter Command reference on page 56ff.
Version Date Remarks
Table 1: Document history

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•ChapterCamera dimensions on page 15 provides CAD drawings of stan-
dard housing models (2D drawings and 3D isometric drawings), tripod
adapter and cross sections of CS-Mount and C-Mount. Furthermore you
find information on adjustment of C-Mount and CS-Mount.
•ChapterCamera interfaces on page 19 describes in general the inputs/
outputs of the cameras (incl. trigger features).
•ChapterIndex on page 65 gives you quick access to all relevant data in
this manual.
Conventions used in this manual
To give this manual an easily understood layout and to emphasize important
information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used:
Styles
Symbols
Style Function Example
Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting
important things
bold
Courier Code listings etc. Input
Upper case Register REGISTER
Italics Modes, fields Mode
Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link)
Table 2: Styles
Note

This symbol highlights important information.
Caution

This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to
follow these instructions to avoid malfunctions.

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Before operation
Target group This Technical Manual is the guide to detailed technical information of the
camera and is written for experts.
Safety warnings
www

This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL
itself is shown in blue.
Example:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com
Note

Please read through this manual carefully before operating
the camera.
Caution

Before operating any AVT camera read the following safety
instructions and ESD warnings.
Caution

Electrostatic discharge
The camera contains sensitive electronic components which
can be destroyed by means of electrostatic discharge.
Use sufficient grounding to minimize the risk of damage.

Conformity
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Conformity
Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan-
dard cameras of the Bonito family to which this declaration relates are in con-
formity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s):
• CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive
• RoHS (2002/95/EC)
CE
We declare, under our sole responsibility, that the previously described Bonito
cameras conform to the directives of the CE.

Specifications
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Specifications
Bonito CL-400B/C, Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps
Note

The correct polarity of the 12 V supply voltage must be assured.
The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tampering
or any modifications not approved by the manufacturer.
Feature Specification
Image device Type 4/3, CMOS progressive with global shutter
Effective chip size 16.24 mm (H) x 12.08 mm (V)
Cell size 7 µm x 7 µm
Picture size (max.) 2320 (H) x 1726 (V)
Lens mount C-Mount, Canon EF-Mount, Nikon F-Mount
Frame rate Bonito CL-400B/C: up to 386 fps, higher rates with smaller ROI
Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps: with one Camera Link channel: up to 193 fps
ADC 10 bit
Exposure time 1.5 µs ... approx. 1 s
Operating temperature 0 °C ... +45 °C
Storage temperature -30 °C ... +70 °C
Humidity
(operating and storage)
max. 95% RH, non-condensing
Power supply 12 V DC, -10% ... +5%, 0.35 A (4.2 W), max. 0.4 A
Digital output Bonito CL-400B/C: 2 x 10-tap Camera Link Full+, 80 bits, 80 MHz, 8 bits
per pixel
Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps: 1 x 10-tap Camera Link Full+, 80 bits,
80 MHz, 8 bits per pixel
Camera control CC1: trigger input, CC2: reserve
Serial control Serial via Camera Link or RS232 via control connector
Optocoupler inputs 1 external trigger input
Optocoupler outputs 1 exposure active signal
Table 3: Specification Bonito CL-400B/C, Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps

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Smart features ROI (Region of Interest), fixed pattern noise (FPN) correction, digital
gain (selects 8 of 10 bits for output), offset (brightness), continuous
mode (image acquisition with maximum frame rate), image on demand
mode (triggered image acquisition)
Dimensions 44.2 mm x 80 mm x 70 mm (C-Mount)
71 mm x 80 mm x 70 mm (EF-Mount)
73.5 mm x 80 mm x 70 mm (F-Mount)
Mass Bonito CL-400B/C (C-Mount): ~360 g
Bonito CL-400B/C (EF-Mount): ~410 g
Bonito CL-400B/C (F-Mount): ~390 g
Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps (C-Mount): ~350 g
Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps (EF-Mount): ~400 g
Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps (F-Mount): ~380 g
Regulations CE, RoHS (2002/95/EC)
Note

The design and specifications for the products described above
may change without notice.
Caution

The camera contains sensitive electronic components which
can be destroyed by means of electrostatic discharge (ESD).
When handling the camera one has to take care of a sufficient
grounding which is obligatory to minimize the risk of damage.
Feature Specification
Table 3: Specification Bonito CL-400B/C, Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps

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Spectral sensitivity
Figure 1: Spectral sensitivity of Bonito CL-400B
Note
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Due to the sensor manufacturer, the spectral sensitivity curve
for the color sensor is not available.

Camera dimensions
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Camera dimensions
Bonito CL-400B/C C-Mount
Figure 2: Camera dimensions: Bonito CL-400B/C C-Mount (front/side)
50
M5 M5
M5M5
UNC 1/4"
UNC 1/4" and all M5 max. screw depth 8mm
60
M5 (4x)
Ø60
C-Mount Connection
80
70
27
35
39.8
UNC 1/4" and M5
max. screw depth
8mm
27
50
M5 (2x)
44,2

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Bonito CL-400B/C EF-Mount
Bonito CL-400B/C F-Mount
Figure 3: Camera dimensions: Bonito CL-400B/C EF-Mount (front/side)
Figure 4: Camera dimensions: Bonito CL-400B/C F-Mount (front/side)
50
M5 M5
M5M5
UNC 1/4"
UNC 1/4" and all M5 max. screw depth 8mm
60
M5 (4x)
EF-Mount Connection
80
70
Ø65
27
35
UNC 1/4" and M5
max. screw depth
8mm
27
50
M5 (2x)
66,6
71
50
M5 M5
M5M5
UNC 1/4"
UNC 1/4" and all M5 max. screw depth 8mm
60
M5 (4x)
Ø60
F-Mount Connection
80
70
27
35
UNC 1/4" and M5
max. screw depth
8mm
27
50
M5 (2x)
69,1
73,5

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Back view of Bonito CL-400B/C C-/EF-Mount
Figure 5: Bonito CL-400B/C C-/F-/EF-Mount (back)
LEDs Color Description
Pwr Green Power indicator
L2 Red Camera operational indicator
L3 Red Exposure indicator
Figure 6: LEDs
Connectors Description
Control 12 V DC power supply, RS-232,
optocoupler inputs and outputs
O1 Camera Link channel A (left)
medium/full
O2 Camera Link channel A (left)
base
O3 Camera Link channel B (right)
medium/full
O4 Camera Link channel B (right)
base
Figure 7: Connectors
80
70
Camera Link Connection UNC 1/4"
max. screw depth
8mm
15pin D-Sub Jack

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Back view of Bonito CL-400B/C C-/EF-/F-Mount
200fps
Figure 8: Bonito CL-400B/C C-/EF-/F-Mount 200fps (back)
LEDs Color Description
Pwr Green Power indicator
L2 Red Camera operational indicator
L3 Red Exposure indicator
Figure 9: LEDs
Connectors Description
Control 12 V DC power supply, RS-232,
optocoupler inputs and outputs
CL1 Camera Link Base
CL2 Camera Link Medium/Full
Figure 10: Connectors
80
70
Camera Link Connection UNC 1/4"
max. screw depth
8mm
15pin D-Sub Jack
CL2
CL1

Camera interfaces
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Camera interfaces
This chapter gives you information on the control junction, inputs and outputs
and trigger features.
Requirements and serial I/O
Frame grabber requirements
Special care has to be taken in selecting the Camera Link frame grabbers. They
should be able to process the 10 taps of each Bonito channel at 80 MHz clock
frequency, which leads to a mean data rate of approx. 2 x 737 MiB/s (= 2 x 773
MB/s) net and a burst rate of up to 2 x 763 MiB/s (= 2 x 800 MB/s) net.
Camera configuration files for several frame grabbers are available from AVT
GmbH on request.
PC Hardware requirements
A PC with high performance PCI Express (PCIe) system architecture is needed to
cope with the high data rates. At least one free PCIe x4/x8/x16 slot is needed
per frame grabber, depending on the specific frame grabber requirements.
Generally a short PCIe card may be plugged into a longer PCIe slot (e.g. a PCIe
x4 frame grabber into a PCIe x16 slot). Often the main board manufacturers do
not connect all lanes of a physical slot to the chipset. So ensure that at least the
number of lanes which is needed by the frame grabber is electrically connected
in the slot. Refer to the reference manual of the main board for details.
Currently we recommend main boards with Intel X58 chipset or better
specification regarding the PCIe architecture.
Camera link cable length
The maximum Camera Link cable length for the Bonito is about 7 m, depending
on the cable quality and the frame grabber.
www
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For accessories like cables or power supply see:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/accessories
Go to Camera Link section.
Note
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For more information on frame grabbers see manuals from
frame grabber manufacturer.

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Accessories
The Bonito needs a DC power supply with 12 V at an average current of 0.35 A
(max. 0.4 A). The camera is delivered with suitable power supply without power
cord.
The Bonito is available with C-Mount, F-Mount or EF-Mount lens adapter. Please
consider the CMOS sensor size for lens selection. The lens should fully
illuminate an area of 16 mm x 12 mm (ø 20 mm, type 4/3).
The software depends on the frame grabber. A software development kit (SDK)
and a demo software for first live preview is usually provided by the frame
grabber manufacturer.
Serial I/O
To configure the Bonito camera, an asynchronous serial command interface is
provided. By default this command interface is internally routed via the
Camera Link connector O2 (SerTC, SerTFG) or CL1 (Bonito CL-400B/C 200fps),
but the RS232 signals at the 15-pin D-SUB control connector may also be used.
AVT provides the software DeviceConfig which can control the camera via
standard PC RS232 COM ports and since version 1.2.1 also via the serial
interface of the frame grabber. The latter needs a DLL provided by the frame
grabber’s manufacturer (clser*.dll).
By default the serial interface uses the following parameters:
• 115200 Baud
• 8 data bits
•1stopbit
• No parity
• No handshake
The baud rate is factory-set to 115200 but can also be configured to other val-
ues: for more information see Chapter Baud rate (s) on page 53.
In all command examples the characters sent to the camera are represented in
Bold Courier Font and the camera’s answer in Plain Courier
Font.
www
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For more information on DeviceConfig see
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/software/
windows/deviceconfig.html
Note

For more information about serial communication via Camera
Link please refer to the documentation of the particular frame
grabber.