ARTRAY ARTCAM-024TFF Series User manual

November05,2012
Ver1.00
USB2.0 MULTI-HEAD SYNCHRONOUS
CMOS CAMERA
ARTCAM-024TFF Series
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2 Heads ARTCAM-024TFF-2CAM Series
3 Heads ARTCAM-024TFF-3CAM Series
4 Heads ARTCAM-024TFF-4CAM Series
ARTRAYCO., LTD.

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Contents
1.Attention···············································3
2.Introduction···········································6
3.MainFeatures·······································6
4.TheProduct··········································8
5.ConnecttheCamera······························8
6.Specifications········································10
7.ExternalDimensions······························13
8.RecommendedPC································22

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1.Attention
■Aboutthismanual
1.Beforeusingthecamera,pleasereadthismanualthoroughly.
2.Pleasekeepthismanualreachableandalwaysrefertothecontentswhenneeded.
3.Please contactusifthemanualislostordamaged.Wewillprovideanreplacement.
4.Wecannot guarantee thesafetyof improperusesofthe camera.
5.Foryoursafety,pleasefollowthedirectionsofthis manual.
6.Allcontentsaresubjecttochange.
7.Imagesinthismanualmayhave beensimplifiedtobeeasiercomprehended.
8.Please contactusifyoufind anyunclearpointsormistakesinthismanual.
9.Quoting, copyingoralteringsomeorallpartsof themanualwithoutourpermissionis prohibited.
10.Wearenotresponsibleforanylostordamagesonyourprofitsduetotheuse of ourproducts.
11.Pleaseunderstandthatouroverseabranchesdonotprovidemaintenanceorrepairservices.
■About the Icons
Tokeepthesafetyof theuser,otherpeopleandtheirproperties,pleasepayattention tothefollowingicons.
W Warning
Iftheuserfailstofollowtheinstruction,physicalinjuryonhumanordamagesonhardwaremayoccur.
Caution
Iftheuserfailsto followtheinstruction,seriousinjuryordeathmayoccur.

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■For Safe Use
Warning
●In following circumstances, please stop using the product and turn off the power immediately to prevent the risks of
fires and electric shocks. If theproductisdefective,pleasecontactus forrepair orexchange.Foryoursafety,pleasedo
notdisassemble,modifyorrepairthecameraonyourown.
Pleasestopusingtheproductandturnoffthepowerimmediatelywhen:
・Theproductbecomessmokyorgetsextremelyhotonthesurface,ormakesunusualsmellsorsounds.
・Foreignmaterial orwatergetsinto theproduct.
・Theproductfallsandbecomesdamaged.
●Do not place theproductonunstablesurfaces.Theproductmaybefallenandpeoplemayget hurt.
Caution
●Do not expose the product to steamorfumestoavoidelectricshocksand fires.
●Do not leavetheproductinhightemperature placessuch as inside of vehiclesorunderdirectsunlight.
High temperaturemaycausedamagestothecamera,oreven causefires.
●Do not cover the product with cloth or other materials. The product may get extremely hot and the heat may cause
deformationsonthepartsorevencausefires.
●Pleaseavoiddroppingorshockingtheproductastheproductmaybedamaged.
●Do not touchthecablewitha wethand.Suchactionmaycauseelectricshocks.
●Please avoid continuously contacting the surface of the camera to your skin when the camera is being used. The
surfacetemperatureofthecameramaycauseburns.
■Other Notices
●Please do not use the camera under strong lights such as sun light for a long period. Also please do notexpose the
cameraunderstronglightsevenwhentheproductisnotbeingusedbecausethesensormightbedamaged.
Maintenance
●Wipethe dirtonsurfacewithsoftclothor tissuepaper. Do notusealcohol,thinnerorbenzeneto avoiddamagingthe
surfacepaints.
ElectroMagneticInterference
●The camera may interference with electronic devices such as TV and radio. Pleasedo not place the camera next to
suchequipment.

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■Export Control
The Government of Japan controls military sensitive goods and technologies including relevant dual-use goods and
technologies.
This product is a Catch-all Control item subject to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and its relevant
legislations.Exceptforexportingtothe27whitecountriesdesignatedintheCabinetOrder,exportlicensesarerequired
if the products are going to be used for military use or if the end user of the product is related to all kinds of military
activities.Ifyourcircumstancescausetheneedtoapplyexportlicenses,pleasenotifyusbeforeyouplaceorders.Also,
please notify us in advanceif the end users or purposes of use changeafter the purchase and thus cause the need to
applyexportlicenses.
*The27whitecountriesnotundertheUNSCArmsEmbargo:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Republic of Korea, Luxemburg, Netherlands,NewZealand, Norway, Poland,Portugal,
Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,UnitedKingdom,andUnitedStates
About the Japanese Security Export Controls, please refer to the webpage for Security Export Control Policy, The
MinistryofEconomy,TradeandIndustry:
http://www.meti.go.jp/policy/anpo/englishpage.html
■Guarantee
To save the environment, we do not issue warranty in printed format. Instead, all records of the warranty periods,
deliverydatesandthecustomerinformationarewellkeptinoursystem.
Formoredetails,pleaserefertothesitesbelow:
HardwareWarranty:http://www.artray.us/download/artray_warranty.pdf

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2.Introduction
ARTCAM-024TFFSeriesisCMOScamerasforindustrialuse.
ThisseriesadoptUSB2.0interface,sothedatacanbedeliveredtoPCdirectlywithoutacaptureboard.
It is possible to have 2~4 cameras capture images simultaneously, and its various usages covering from 3-dimension
measurementtomulti-viewimageinput.
3. Main Features
・HighResolution,HighFrameRate
Featuring a CMOS sensor and with the exposure method of global shutter, 024TFF captures sharp and clear images
evenifobjectsaremoving.
・USB2.0Interface
OurcamerasadoptUSB2.0interface,sothedatacanbedeliveredtoPCdirectlyandnocaptureboardisneeded.
・SmallandLight
Ourcamerasaresmallandlight,thuscanbeeasilyinstalledaccordingtoyourdesires.
ThelensmountisCmount.
・VariousOperatingMode
ARTCAM-024TFF-2CAMisabletocaptureimagesfrom2cameraswith30fps/each.
ForARTCAM-024TFF-3CAM/4CAM,eachcamerahas60fpsandtheimagecapturingofeach cameraiscontrolledby
thesoftware.
Also,itisoptional to choosesetting of 1/2frameor1/4framedelayfor each camera.
・Mirror function
Aspartofsensor functions,horizontally/up-down reversalsarepossible.
Mirrorcouldbeprocessedeitheronthesensorsorontheviewersoftware(ART-Viewer).
・ExternalTrigger
Withinputcircuitofinsulatedexternaltriggerbyphotocoupler, outputtingimage data ispossibledependingontimingof
inputsignalfrom externalcircuit.
・SoftwareDevelopmentKit(Optional)
Forcustomerwhopreferstocreatetheirownimageprocessingsoftwareoruseourcamerawithotherapplications,we
provideSDKuponrequests.

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4.TheProduct
ARTCAM-024TFF-2CAMSeries
1) CameraHead x2
2) CameraCable 2m x2
3) CameraControlUnit x1
4)USBCable(TYPEA-BConnector) 3m approx. x1
5)ACAdapter(DC5V) x1
6)InstructionBooklet x1
7)Viewersoftware/DeviceDriverCD x1
ARTCAM-024TFF-3CAMSeries
1) CameraHead x3
2) CameraCable 2m x3
3) CameraControlUnit x1
4) USBCable(TYPEA-BConnector) 3mapprox. x1
5)ACAdapter(DC5V) x1
6)InstructionBooklet x1
7)Viewersoftware/DeviceDriverCD x1
ARTCAM-024TFF-4CAMSeries
1) CameraHead x4
2) CameraCable 2m x4
3) CameraControlUnit x1
4) USBCable(TYPEA-BConnector) 3mapprox. x1
5)ACAdapter(DC5V) x1
6)InstructionBooklet x1
7)Viewersoftware/DeviceDriverCD x1
<Option>
1)C Mount lens
2)5mextensioncablewithUSB2.0repeater

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5. Connect the Camera
5-1 Howto connectacamera
5-2 Shutter Speed
Shutterspeedcanbechangedon thestandard viewersoftwareART-Viewer.
The shutter speedis set directly on the sensor register, so please refer to the following formulas for the real exposure
time.
Model
Method
ARTCAM-024TFF-2CAM
Range: 1~32767(ExposureTime: 1/16042~2sec)
ExposureTime=(ShutterValue×(640+88))×0.0833[μsec]
*640×480 at 12MHz
ARTCAM-024TFF-3CAM
ARTCAM-024TFF-4CAM
Range: 1~32767(ExposureTime: 1/32086~1sec)
ExposureTime=(ShutterValue×(640+88))×0.0417[μsec]
*640×480 at 24MHz
CameraCable
CameraHead
CameraControlUnit
USB2.0Cable
PC
USB2.0Port
ACAdapter
Power
*Numberofcameraheadwill vary
dependingonproducts.

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6.Specifications
6-1 ColorModel(1)
ARTCAM-024TFF-2CAM
ARTCAM-024TFF-3CAM
ARTCAM-024TFF-4CAM
SensorType
CMOSColorImageSensor
Resolution
752(H)×480(V)
ActiveImager
Size
4.51(H)×2.88(V)mm 1/3”
ScanMode
ProgressiveScan
PixelSize
6.0(H)×6.0(V)μm
ShutterType
GlobalShutter
ColorFilter
Array
RGBBayerPattern
FrameRate
30fps
*640×480at12MHz
60fps
*Outputofonecamerais640×480at24MHz
ShutterSpeed
1/16042~2s *at12MHz
1/32086~1s *at24MHz
Interface
USB2.0Bulktransfer
Synchronization
System
InternalSynchronization
LensMount
CMount
Power
DC5V
Power
Consumption
UnderApprox.15W
Ambient
Conditions
OperatingTemperature/Humidity: 0~35°C/10~80%(Noncondensing)
StorageTemperature/Humidity: 0~60°C /10~95%(Noncondensing)
External
Dimensions
CameraHead:33.8(W)×33.8(H)×50.5(D)mm*Tripod, protrudingpart notincluded
CameraControlUnit:200(W)×50(H)×140(D)mm*Rubberfeet, protrudingpartnotincluded
Weight
CameraHead:Approx70g
CameraControlUnit:Approx800g

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6-2 Monochrome Model
ARTCAM-024TFF-BW-2CAM
ARTCAM-024TFF-BW-3CAM
ARTCAM-024TFF-BW-4CAM
SensorType
CMOSMonochromeImageSensor
Resolution
752(H)×480(V)
ActiveImager
Size
4.51(H)×2.88(V)mm 1/3”
ScanMode
ProgressiveScan
PixelSize
6.0(H)×6.0(V)μm
ShutterType
GlobalShutter
FrameRate
30fps
*640×480at12MHz
60fps
*Outputofonecamerais640×480at24MHz
ShutterSpeed
1/16042~2s *at12MHz
1/32086~1s *24MHz
Interface
USB2.0Bulktransfer
Synchronization
System
InternalSynchronization
LensMount
CMount
Power
DC5V
Power
Consumption
UnderApprox.15W
Ambient
Conditions
OperatingTemperature/Humidity: 0~35°C /10~80%(Noncondensing)
StorageTemperature/Humidity: 0~60°C /10~95%(Noncondensing)
External
Dimensions
CameraHead: 33.8(W)×33.8(H)×50.5(D)mm*Tripod,protrudingparts notincluded
CameraControlUnit:200(W)×50(H)×140(D)mm*Rubberfeet, protrudingpartnotincluded
Weight
CameraHead:Approx70g
CameraControlUnit:Approx800g

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7. ExternalDimensions
7-1 CameraHead

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7-2 CameraControlUnit

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8. RecommendedPC
8-1RecommendedSystemRequirements
●Intelchipset,SouthbridgeaboveICH6
●CPU:IntelCore2duo2.4GHzorhigher
●Memory:Above512MB
●OS:WindowsXPorabove
8-2MinimumSystemRequirements
●USB2.0Enhanced HostController
●CPU:IntelPentium41.7GHzorhigher
●Memory:Above256MB
●OS:Windows2000(SP4)orabove
Caution
■PleaserefertherestrictionsbelowwhenyouuseARTCAM.
(1)RecommendedSystemRequirements
If the system specifications do not meet the requirements recommended above, it may be difficult to run at the
maximum framerate, especiallyat48MHzhigh-speedmode.
(2)Connectionof MultipleUSBDevices
Please be aware that depending on the specifications of the user's PC, it may be difficult to supply the power to the
USBdeviceswhenmultipleUSBdevicesareconnected.
(3) USB2.0 cableExtension
We cannot guarantee the functionality of the USB2 camera if the user adopts USB3.0 extension cables or repeaters
which are not confirmed by us. With the extension cables or repeaters, the bandwidth of transfer may differ, and thus
causedmalfunctionssuchasalowframerateorrecognitionfailureonthecamera.
Whatmaycause the problemis that theregulationof thepowerlinesbecomesnotenough,and socausesimpudence
mismatch on data signals.
*For therecommendedextensioncable,please contactoursales department.(TEL:[phone])
ARTRAY CO., LTD.
1-17-5Kouenjikita,Suginami-ku,Tokyo166-0002Japan
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] URL: www.artray.us
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