AOS Micro Series User manual

AOS High Speed Cameras
Camera Manual
Micro Series
AOS Technologies AG
Taefernstrasse 20
CH-5405 Baden –Daettwil, Switzerland
Tel: [phone] / fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.aostechnologies.com
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1INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking / Check of completeness ................................................................................ 4
2CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC ........................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Visual inspection ............................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Connection of Micro Series Junction Box and Power Supply ................................... 5
3INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL SOFTWARE AND CAMERA DRIVERS ............................... 6
4OPERATION OF THE HIGH SPEED CAMERA ................................................................... 6
4.1.1 Adjusting the backfocus ..................................................................................... 6
4.1.2 Status LED’s ...................................................................................................... 7
5OPERATION MODES ................................................................................................. 9
5.1.1 Live mode ......................................................................................................... 9
5.1.2 Pre-triggering mode ........................................................................................... 9
5.1.3 Recording mode ................................................................................................. 9
6MULTI CAMERA SETUPS ..........................................................................................10
6.1.1 Multi camera systems without frame synchronization ..........................................10
6.1.2 Frame Synchronization ......................................................................................11
6.1.3 Multi camera systems with frame synchronization ...............................................12
7MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................13
7.1.1 Lenses .............................................................................................................13
7.1.2 Cleaning the AOS High Speed Camera Infrared filter ............................................13
8TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................14
9APPENDICES ..........................................................................................................15
9.1 Description of external input and output signals ....................................................15
9.1.1 Power connector ..............................................................................................15
Connector reference .................................................................................................15
9.1.2 Trigger connector .............................................................................................15
9.1.3 Sync In connector .............................................................................................15
9.1.4 Sync Out connector ...........................................................................................15
10 CE DECLARATION ...................................................................................................16
11 LIMITED LIABILITY ..................................................................................................17
12 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................18
12.1.1 Camera Hubs ....................................................................................................18
12.1.2 Motion Analysis ................................................................................................18
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For information please contact us at:
AOS Technologies AG
Taefernstrasse 20
5405 Baden –Daettwil, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web
www.aostechnologies.com
[e-mail]
Please also refer to your AOS Technologies representative in your area.
List of manual revisions
Rev
Date
Release notes
1.0.0
12.04.2017
Release Micro Series
1.0.1
20.02.2020
Corrigendum
AOS Technologies is under no circumstances responsible for any loss of
data, interpretation of measurements and/or interpretation of recordings
taken with the camera. It is the sole responsibility of the user to
successfully record and/or interpret any inf ormation collected by using
this camera.
Copyright
The information in this manual is subject to changes without any prior notice and supplied “as
is”. AOS Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with rega rds of the information provided
herein. This limitation includes but not limits to implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose AOS is under no circumstances liable for errors contained
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1Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS! By purchasing an AOS High Speed Camera, you have acqu ired a versatile,
future oriented, self-contained digital camera system. AOS Technologies AG has combined
advanced camera features with easy to use software to create a solution for your high -speed
recording needs. The intent of this manual is to provide the information required for a smooth
operation of the AOS Micro Series Cameras.
Unpacking / Check of completeness
Unpack your camera from its transport box and check if all accessories are complete
Standard scope of delivery is:
Qty
Descr iption
1
AOS Micro Series High Speed Camera
1
Micro Series Junction Box
1
Power Supply
1
Camera data and I/O cable 3.0m
1
CAT6 Ethernet cable 5.0m
Standard scope of delivery may vary from model, territory and distributor.
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2Connecting the camera to a PC
Prior the first use of your new AOS high speed camera, certain steps need to be followed for a
successful start.
2.1.1 Visual inspection
Unpack the camera and visual inspection. Check for any visible damages.
2.1.2 Connection of Micro Series Junction Box and Power Supply
The Micro Series Cameras are equipped with an all -in-one connector for Ethernet, Power,
Trigger and Sync. To split up these signals the Junction Box is used.
Connect your AOS Micro Series high speed camera following these steps:
-Connect the all-in-one cable to the Micro Series Camera and the Junction Box.
-Connect a trigger cable to the Junction Box if required.
-Connect the CAT6 Ethernet cable to the Junction Box and to the port on your PC.
-Connect the DC-Adapter to the Junction Box.
-Connect the DC-Adapter to mains (110…230VAC).
-Check if the cameras “ DATA” LED starts flashing.
-Set the IP address of the Ethernet adapter on your PC to 10.0.0.100. Refer to the quick
start guide how to set the IP address.
-Imaging Studio V4 guides you thru installation when connecting camera first time .
The input range of the Junction Box is 9 to 36VDC. If applying more than
36VDC serious damage of the camera results. Such damage is not covered
by the warranty.
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3Installation of the Control Software and Camera drivers
Please refer to the “AOS Imaging Studio V4 Manual” and “Installation guide”, also to be found
on the included CD.
4Operation of the High Speed Camera
The operation is primarily done by using the included AOS Imaging Studio camera control
software. Therefore, all functions and instructions how to operate the camera can be found in
the “AOS Imaging Studio Manual” (to be found as a pdf file on the included CD).
Please follow the manual carefully to execute all operations.
In case of uncertainties or questions, please do not hesitate to contact your AOS distributor
or our support engineers.
4.1.1 Adjusting the back focus
If the focus on a particular lens cannot be set properly the back focus distance of the camera
may be too short for this lens. To adjust the back focus unscrew the lens and use some of the
0.2mm brass distance rings. Start with a single 0.2mm ring and see this corrects the focusing
issue. If the lens can still not be focused properly add another 0.2mm ring.
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4.1.2 Status LED’s
Your high speed camera has a number of Status LED’s on its front panel to indicate operation
modes and error codes. The LED’s indicate
-operation mode
-power status
-data transfer information
Explanation
LED off
LED permanently green
LED blinking green slowly
LED blinking green fast
DATA LED
Remarks
Camera not powered
Camera powered, no PC
connection
Camera is powered, LED is slowly getting brighter
and darker.
or
Transferring data
Depending on the current data acquisition rate
the LED blinks with a lower or higher frequency
or is constantly on.
SYNC LED
Remarks
No sync
Camera is not externally synced
Sync ok
Camera is externally phase-lock synced
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ARM LED
Remarks
Not armed
Camera is not armed. Arm camera via the
corresponding software function.
Camera armed, acquiring
pre-trigger images
The camera is acquiring the pre -trigger images.
The pre-trigger buffer is not yet filled
completely.
Camera armed, ready to
trigger
The pre-trigger buffer is full. The camera is ready
to receive a trigger signal.
Camera triggered, recording
completed
The post-trigger buffer is full. The camera
memory contains a recorded sequence.
ACT LED
Remarks
No Ethernet activity
Ethernet activity
Data is transferred between the camera and the
PC.
LINK LED
Remarks
No Ethernet link established
Ethernet link established
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5Operation Modes
Micro Series High Speed Camera basically has 3 operation modes. Understanding the
functionality of the camera is essential for best operation.
5.1.1 Live mode
In this mode the camera is being parameterized and setting of the scene is performed. By
clicking the film spool button the camera goes into Live mode. If a recording resides in the
camera memory it has to be deleted first before being able to enter Live mode.
5.1.2 Pre-triggering mode
When parameterized and setting of the scene is finished click the green button to set the
camera into recording mode. The live image freezes in recording mode. This due to camera
resources absorbed for recording of images .
If a pre-trigger time is selected the camera fills the pre-trigger recording buffer first and then
waits for the trigger signal. The ARM LED on the camera is bl inking.
When you put the camera into recording mode via the PC, be sure you
have not disconnected the Ethernet link. The Ethernet link may be
disconnected after the camera is in recording mode.
5.1.3 Recording mode
In this mode the camera finishes the ongoing recording and then awaits access . As long as
data is in the camera the green “ARM”LED is constantly on. Download the data to your PC.
To be able to start a new recording and go back to live mode the data in th e camera has to be
deleted first.
After a recording has been deleted from the camera memory it can no
longer be recovered! Make sure to download the recording to your PC
prior to deleting it from the camera memory.
Live
Pre-
triggered
Recording
Trigger
„armed“
„triggered“
Input signals
/ commands:
Set camera in
recording
mode
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6Multi camera setups
The GigE data interface of the AOS high speed cameras, together with the AOS Imaging Studio
software, allows connecting and using more than one high speed camera to one control PC.
6.1.1 Multi camera systems without frame synchronization
If cameras have to, or can, be operated independently (without frame synchronization), the
cameras can simply be connected using their GigE data interface and CAT6 cables. To bridge
longer distances, commercially available GigE network components like Bridges, Hubs and
Routers can be used.
The trigger signal has to be provided to each individual camera using 2-wire trigger cables.
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