Allied GX1050 User manual

GX1050 / G
X
1050C
Allied Vision Technologies Canada Inc.
101-3750 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, BC
V5J 5E9
/
Canada
Technical Manual
700056A
Updated 19 January 2010

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 2
Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
Precautions ............................................................................................................. 5
Warranty ................................................................................................................. 5
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 6
Supported Features ................................................................................................... 7
Mechanical .............................................................................................................. 8
Connections............................................................................................................. 9
Cleaning the Sensor .................................................................................................15
Adjusting the C-mount .............................................................................................16
Network Card Configuration.......................................................................................17
GigE Sample Viewer and Filter Driver ..........................................................................21
Trouble Shooting.....................................................................................................22
Addendum..................................................................................................................25
GX IO Schematic......................................................................................................26
User Trigger Circuit Example......................................................................................27
TV Zoom Lens Connection .........................................................................................28
Video Iris Connection...............................................................................................29
Trigger Timing Diagram ............................................................................................30
Notes on Triggering .................................................................................................31
Camera Controls ......................................................................................................33

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Legal notice
For customers in the U.S.A.
(FCC Compliance Information)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. 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 interferences will not occur in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment in a residential
environment is likely to cause harmful interference.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order
to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For customers in Canada
This digital apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations.
Pour utilisateurs au Canada
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Introduction
The GX1050 series of cameras are sensitive, 112 frames per second, 1 megapixel, Gigabit
Ethernet cameras based on the Kodak KAI-01050 CCD sensor. These cameras support the use of
1 or 2 gigabit Ethernet ports in a LAG configuration for higher bandwidth requirements.
Precautions
READ INSTALLATION GUIDE CAREFULLY.
This document contains specific information which is necessary for the correct operation and
treatment of this product.
DO NOT OPEN THE CAMERA. WARRANTY IS VOID IF CAMERA IS OPENED.
This camera contains sensitive components which can be damaged if handled incorrectly.
KEEP SHIPPING MATERIAL.
Poor packaging of this product can cause damage during shipping.
VERIFY ALL EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS.
Verify all external connections in terms of voltage levels, power requirements, voltage polarity,
and signal integrity prior to powering this device.
CLEANING.
This product can be damaged by some volatile cleaning agents. Avoid cleaning the image
sensor unless absolutely necessary. Please see instructions on sensor cleaning in this
document.
DO NOT EXCEED ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.
See environmental specifications limits in the Specifications section of this document.
Warranty
AVT Canada Inc. provides a 2 year warranty which covers the replacement and repair of all
parts which are found to be defective in the normal use of this product. AVT Canada Inc. will
not warranty parts which have been damaged through the obvious misuse of this product.

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Specifications
Sensor Type Kodak KAI-01050
Sensor Shutter Type Progressive Interline
Image Resolution 1024 x 1024 pixels
Pixel Size 5.5μm x 5.5μm
Optical Forma
t
1/2 inch
Lens Moun
t
C-mount with adjustable back focus.
Color Sensor Filter Pattern†Bayer
Full Resolution Frame Rate 112 fps
I/O 2 isolated inputs, 4 isolated outputs, RS-232 TX/RX,
video auto-iris, motorized iris, focus, and zoom
Power Requirements Less than 5.4W using a single Gige por
t
Less than 6.5W using 2 Gige ports
Digitization 14 Bits
Trigger latency* 1.5μs
Trigger Jitter* ±0.5μs
Operating Temperature 0 to 50 Celsius
Operating Humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Size and Weigh
t
See mechanical diagrams
Hardware Interface Standard IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Software Interface Standard GigE Vision Standard 1.0
Regulatory Conforms to CE, FCC, RoHS
†Applies to GX1050C only.
†† Power consumption will increase with reduced ROI imaging, vertical binning, and color formats.
* See Notes on Triggering in the Addendum.
***DUE TO THE SMALL PACKAGING AND HIGH SPEED OF THE GX CAMERAS, SPECIAL CARE IS REQUIRED
TO MAINTAIN A REASONABLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE. IF THE CAMERA IS TO BE OPERATED IN A
WARM ENVIRONMENT, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE CAMERA BE MOUNTED ON A HEAT SINK SUCH AS A
METAL BRACKET AND THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT AIR FLOW.

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Supported Features
Imaging Modes
f
ree-running, external trigger, fixed rate, software trigger
Fixed Rate Contro
l
0.001 fps to maximum frame rate
External Trigger Delay 0 to 60 seconds in 1 microsecond increments
External Trigger Even
t
rising edge, falling edge, any edge, level high, level low
Exposure Time 10 microseconds to 60 seconds in 1 microsecond increments
Gain 0 to 34dB
Region of Interest (ROI) independent x and y control with 1 pixel resolution***
Horizontal Binning 1 to 8 pixels
Vertical Binning 1 to 8 rows***
Pixel Formats Mono8, Mono16*, Bayer8, Bayer16, RGB24,
YUV411, YUV422, YUV444,
BGR24, RGBA24, BGRA24
Sync Out Modes trigger ready, trigger input, exposing, readout, imaging,
strobe, GPO
*On monochrome versions only.
***VERTICAL BINNING AND VERTICAL ROI CAN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE POWER CONSUMPTION OF
THE CAMERA AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITH CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE
OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE CAMERA.

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Mechanical
GX C-MOUNT

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Connections
GX CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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GIGABIT ETHERNET PORTS
These ports conform to the IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard for Gigabit Ethernet over copper.
It is recommended that CAT5E or CAT6 compatible cabling and connectors be used for best
performance. Cable lengths up to 100m are supported. For higher bandwidth requirements,
both ports can be used in a link aggregation group (LAG) configuration.
GENERAL PURPOSE IO PORT
PIN FUNCTION
1 POWER GROUND
2 EXTERNAL POWER
3 SYNC OUT 4
4 SYNC IN 1
5 SYNC OUT 3
6 SYNC OUT 1
7 USER GROUND
8 RS-232 RXD
9 RS-232 TXD
10 USER VCC
11 SYNC IN 2
12 SYNC OUT 2
GENERAL PURPOSE IO PORT AS SEEN FROM BACK OF
CAMERA
The General Purpose I/O port uses a Hirose HR10A-10R-12PB connector on the camera side.
The mating cable connector is Hirose HR10A-10P-12S. This connector can be purchased from
AVT Canada Inc. or from http://www.digikey.com. An open-ended cable assembly can also be
ordered from AVT Canada Inc. (Part number 02-6033A).
See Addendum for more detail.
POWER GROUND
This is the main ground of the camera circuitry and will be the return path for the external
power source. This connection must be provided to operate the camera. The conductor used
for this connection must be adequate for the current consumption of the camera. For best
performance the connection for POWER GROUND should be physically close to the EXTERNAL
POWER connection.

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EXTERNAL POWER
This connection provides the main power for the camera. The camera operates from a DC
voltage between 5V to 24V. The current capacity of the power supply can be estimated by
dividing the camera’s power requirement by the external power voltage. It is also
recommended to factor this by about 50% as follows:
Power supply current capacity = (power specification / external voltage) x 1.5
The conductor used for this connection must be adequate for the current consumption of the
camera. For best performance the connection for EXTERNAL POWER should be physically close to
the POWER GROUND connection.
SYNC INPUTS (1 and 2)
The input signals allow the camera to be synchronized to some external event. These signals
are optically isolated and require the signal common (USER GROUND). The camera can be
programmed to trigger on the rising or falling edge of these signals. The camera can also be
programmed to capture an image at some programmable delay time after the trigger event.
These signals can be driven from 5V to 24V with a current load of 5mA.
VDD+3.3
180R
1/10W
5V TO 24V
IF = 5mA
5V TO 24V
IF = 5mA
PIN 4. SY NC IN 1
180R
1/10W
TO CA MERA
LOGIC
PIN 11. SYNC IN 2
PIN 7. USER GND
DS
G
MMBF4393LT1G
DS
G
MMBF4393LT1G
VCC
GND
HCPL-063L
1
2
3
4
7
6
85

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SYNC OUTPUTS (1 to 4)
These signals are optically isolated and require the user to provide a high voltage level (USER
VCC) and signal common (USER GROUND). USER VCC can be from 5V to 24V. ICC is a function of
USER VCC and load resistor R. An example of the functional circuit is indicated in the following
diagram.
5V TO 24V
100K V LOAD
442R
PIN 10. USER VCC
R
VCC-USER
GND-USER
SYNC OUT
USER TRIGGER
CIRCUIT
T4
CA MERA
CIRCUIT
T2
TLP281-4GB
1
2
16
15
T3
IF = 5mA
CA MERA
LOGIC SIGNA L
3.3V CAMERA
LOGIC SIGNA L
SY NC OUT
SIGNAL
T1
Various USER VCC values and load values for the above circuit are indicated in the following
table:
USER
VCC
USER
ICC
R
LOAD
V LOAD R POWER
DISSIPATION
T1 T2 T3 T4
5V 8mA
500Ω4.1V 32mW 1.5μs6.5μs 2μs 14μs
5V 4.8mA 1KΩ4.8V 23mW 1.5μs5μs 17μs40μs
12V 9.2mA 1.2KΩ11.2V 101mW 1.5μs 11.2μs2μs 20μs
12V 4.9mA 2.4KΩ11.8V 58mW 1.5μs8.5μs 17μs55μs
24V 9.5mA 2.4KΩ23.2V 217mW 1.5μs22μs 2μs 37μs
24V 5mA 4.8KΩ23.8V 120mW 1.5μs12μs 17μs 105μs

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These signals only function as outputs and can be configured as follows:
Exposing Corresponds to when camera is
integrating light.
Trigger Ready Indicates when the camera will accept
a trigger signal.
Trigger Inpu
t
A relay of the trigger input signal used
to “daisy chain”the trigger signal for
multiple cameras.
Readou
t
Valid when camera is reading out data.
Strobe Programmable pulse based on one of
the above events.
Imaging Valid when camera is exposing or
reading out.
GPO User programmable binary output.
Any of the above signals can be set for active high or active low.
RS-232 RXD and RS-232 TXD
These signals are RS-232 compatible. These signals allow communication from the host system
via the Ethernet port to a peripheral device connected to the camera. These signals are not
optically isolated and reference power ground. If these signals are used in the system, care
must be taken to prevent ground loop problems.
USER GROUND
This connection provides the user ground reference and return path for the isolated sync in
and sync out signals. This connection is necessary if any of the isolated sync signals are to be
used. It is also recommended that this ground connection be physically close to the used sync
signals to prevent parasitic coupling. For example, a good cable design would connect the
required signal on one conductor of a twisted pair and the isolated ground on the second
conductor of the same twisted pair.
USER VCC
This connection provides the power supply for the isolated sync out signals. The voltage
requirement is from 5V to 24V DC. The current requirement for this supply is a function of the
optical isolator collector current and the number of sync outs used in the system. See the SYNC
OUTPUT section for more detail. To prevent parasitic coupling this connection should be
physically close to the used SYNC OUT signals and USER GROUND.

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LENS CONTROL PORT
PIN FUNCTION
1IRIS+
2IRIS-
3 FOCUS +
4 FOCUS -
5 ZOOM +
6 ZOOM -
7 AUTO IRIS SIGNAL
8GROUND
LENS CONTROL PORT AS SEEN FROM BACK OF CAMERA
This connector provides the signals necessary to control the iris, focus, and zoom of most
commercially available TV Zoom lenses. The camera can be configured to operate lenses with
unipolar voltage requirements of 6V up to 12V or lenses which operate with bipolar voltages
from ±6V up to ±12V. This voltage level can be controlled through software. The default
voltage will be set to 6V. The current capacity for each axis is 50mA.
CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO EXCEED THE LENS MANUFACTURERS VOLTAGE
SPECIFICATION.
This connector also provides the signals necessary to operate a video auto iris type of lens.
The lens control connector is a Hirose 3260-8S3. The mating cable connector is Hirose 3240-
8P-C(50). This connector can be purchased from AVT Canada Inc. or from
http://www.digikey.com.
See Addendum for more detail.

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Cleaning the Sensor
DO NOT CONTACT CLEAN SENSOR UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
Identifying Debris
Debris on the image sensor or optical components will appear as a darkened area or smudge on
the image that does not move as the camera is moved. Do not confuse this with a pixel defect
which will appear as a distinct point.
Locating Debris
Before attempting to clean the image sensor, it is important to first determine that the
problem is due to debris on the sensor window. To do this you should be viewing a uniform
image, such as a piece of paper, with the camera. Debris will appear as a dark spot or dark
region that does not move as the camera is moved. To determine that the debris is not on the
camera lens, rotate the lens independent of the camera. If the spot moves as the lens moves,
then the object is on the lens -not on the image sensor- and therefore cleaning is not
required. If the camera has an IR filter, then rotate the IR filter. If the object moves then the
particle is on the IR filter not the sensor. If this is the case remove the IR filter carefully
using a small flat head screw driver. Clean both sides of the IR filter using the same
techniques as explained below for the sensor window.
DO NOT TOUCH ANY OPTICS WITH FINGERS. OIL FROM FINGERS CAN DAMAGE FRAGILE
OPTICAL COATINGS.
Cleaning with Air
If it is determined that debris is on the sensor window, then remove the camera lens, and blow
the sensor window directly with clean compressed air. If canned air is used, do not shake or
tilt the can prior to blowing the sensor. View a live image with the camera after blowing. If
the debris is still there, repeat this process. Repeat the process a number of times with
increased intensity until it is determined that the particulate cannot be dislodged. If this is
the case then proceed to the contact cleaning technique.
Contact Cleaning
Only use this method as a last resort. Use 99% laboratory quality isopropyl alcohol and clean
cotton swabs. Dampen the swab in the alcohol and gently wipe the sensor in a single stroke.
Do not reuse the same swab. Do not wipe the sensor if the sensor and swab are both dry. You
must wipe the sensor quickly after immersion in the alcohol, or glue from the swab will
contaminate the sensor window. Repeat this process until the debris is gone. If this process
fails to remove the debris, then contact AVT Canada Inc.

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Adjusting the C-mount
THE C-MOUNT IS ADJUSTED AT THE FACTORY AND SHOULD NOT REQUIRE ADJUSTING.
If for some reason, the C-mount requires adjustment, use the following method.
Loosen Locking Ring
Use an adjustable wrench to loosen locking ring. Be careful not to scratch the camera. When
the locking ring is loose, unthread the ring a few turns from the camera face. A wrench
suitable for this procedure can be provided by AVT Canada Inc. (P/N 11-0048A).
Image to Infinity
Use a c-mount compatible lens that allows an infinity focus. Set the lens to infinity and image
a distant object. The distance required will depend on the lens used but typically 30 to 50
feet should suffice. Make sure the lens is firmly threaded onto the c-mount ring. Rotate the
lens and c-mount ring until the image is focused. Carefully tighten locking ring. Recheck
focus.

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Network Card Configuration
Operating GigE Vision GX cameras using multiple network adaptors
The GX series cameras offer two Gigabit Ethernet ports for image data transfer and control. Users can
connect one or both ports on the GX to Ethernet adapter ports on a host computer. Connecting both
ports will increase the available bandwidth to 240 MB/sec, allowing higher frame rates and resolutions
than a single port connection.
GX cameras can be operated in single port and dual port configurations. The dual port approach
requires the host computer to configure a Link Aggregate Group (LAG). A LAG configuration combines
multiple Ethernet ports into a single data channel.
1. Install a dual port network card in the host computer. To achieve full camera performance, you
should use a Gigabit Ethernet card that supports "Jumbo frames" of at least 9KB size.
2. Once installed, open your “Network Connections”(Start -> Control Panel->Network
Connections) and right-click on one of the two network connection corresponding to the card
that was just installed.
3. Select “Properties”from the contextual menu that
appears when you right click the network connection
icon. This will open the properties window.
4. In the properties window, click the “Configure”button. Select the “Advanced”tab. In the
“Property”list make the following changes:
(a) select “Jumbo Frames”and change the value to 9014 bytes or higher.
(b) select “Receive Descriptors”on the same list and change the value to 512
(c) select "Performance Options" and set "Interrupt Moderate Rate" to "Extreme"

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5. Click on “OK”to validate your change (the “Properties”window will close). The Property list
will be different between different types/brands of gigabit Ethernet interface cards. If "Jumbo
Frames" does not appear in this list, then your card probably does not support it. If your card
does not support Jumbo Frames, then your CPU usage will be higher.
6. Re-open the "Properties" of the PRO/1000 GT adapter by right-clicking the Local Area
Connection "Intel®PRO/1000 GT" network connection icon in the Network Connections
window and select the "Advanced" tab at the top of the Properties dialog.
7. In the "Windows Firewall" section, select "Settings". In the
Settings dialog choose "Off" to turn off the Windows firewall.
The camera will not work if the firewall is active. If you
installed the AVT/Prosilica GigE filter driver, this step is not
required.
8. Perform Steps 1 –8 for the other Ethernet adapter port that will be dedicated to the GX camera
network.
9. The next section will provide instructions for configuring the Link Aggregate Group (LAG) to
combine the two ports dedicated to the GX network.
Open your “Network Connections”(Start -> Control Panel->Network Connections) and right-
click on one of the two network connection corresponding to the card that was just installed.
Select “Properties”from the contextual menu that appears when you right click the network
connection icon. This will open the properties window. In the properties window, click on
“Configure”button in order to create a Link Aggregate Group (LAG) between the two ports.
10. Select the “Teaming”tab (analogous to LAG), enable
“Team this adapter with other adapters and click on the
“New Team”button.
11. Specify a name for the Team (Link Aggregate Group). This
should be something that will distinguish this adapter
from others in your system. Click “Next”to continue.

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12. Select the two Ethernet ports to which the GX
camera will be connected. These ports will form
our LAG or TEAM. Click “Next”to continue.
13. Choose “Static Link Aggregation”. Click “Next”to
continue.
14. The LAG group will now be configured. You may be
asked to permit the “AVT_Prosilica GigE Vision Filter
Miniport”installation on the new LAG adapter. Click
“Continue Anyway”.

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15. Once completed the properties of the TEAM (LAG) that has just been created will appear. A
new Network Connections Icon corresponding to the LAG group is created. You have now
completed the Link Aggregate Group configuration.
16. Reboot the system and install GigE Sample Viewer.