Automation Technology C5-CS Series User manual

C5-CS Series
User Manual
for High Speed Laser 3D Sensors
Rev. 1.6
AT - Automation Technology GmbH

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................1
C5-CS SERIES OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................4
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................4
The C5-CS Series General Specifications..................................................................................................................5
Laser Safety Guideline............................................................................................................................................... 7
Laser Safety Classification..................................................................................................................................... 7
Laser Categories.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Laser Responsibilities............................................................................................................................................ 9
The C5-CS Sensor Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 10
Temperature Range (Operation/Storage) ............................................................................................................... 11
Temperature and Measurement............................................................................................................................. 11
General Guidelines for Heat Dissipation ................................................................................................................. 11
Model Overview with Measurement Specifications ............................................................................................... 12
Definition Working Distance and Field of View (FOV)............................................................................................. 15
Definition Coordinate Plane.................................................................................................................................... 15
Mechanical Drawings .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Housing Type ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Compact Sensor Options......................................................................................................................................... 32
Laser.................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Band-Pass Filter................................................................................................................................................... 32
Laser MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)............................................................................................................ 32
Subpixel Limitations ................................................................................................................................................ 33
C5-CS SERIES OPERATIONAL REFERENCE ........................................................................................34
Measuring Principle ..............................................................................................................................................34
Measurement Geometry......................................................................................................................................... 34
The C5-CS Sensor Algorithms ................................................................................................................................35
The Image Mode (IMG) ........................................................................................................................................... 35
The Maximum Intensity Profile Mode (MAX) ......................................................................................................... 36
The Threshold Mode (TRSH) ................................................................................................................................... 37
The Center Of Gravity Mode (COG)......................................................................................................................... 38
The FIR Peak Mode (FIR PEAK) ................................................................................................................................ 39
The FIR Filter Function ..........................................................................................................................................40
The High Dynamic Range 3D Feature (HDR-3D) of C5-CS-GigE...............................................................................41
Multiple Slope Function .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Single Slope Mode (Default Mode)..................................................................................................................... 42

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Dual Slope Mode (1 Knee Point) ......................................................................................................................... 42
Triple Slope Mode (2 Knee Points)...................................................................................................................... 42
Comparison of Slope Modes............................................................................................................................... 43
Multi-Frame Readout Mode (NDR) ......................................................................................................................... 44
The Data Output Format of C5-CS-GigE.................................................................................................................45
The Data Channel Assignment DC0, DC1 and DC2 .................................................................................................. 45
The Output Frame Structure ................................................................................................................................... 47
Index Definition................................................................................................................................................... 48
Examples of Output Frame Structure ................................................................................................................. 48
Advanced AOI Functions.......................................................................................................................................51
AOI-Search............................................................................................................................................................... 51
AOI-Tracking............................................................................................................................................................ 51
C5-CS-GigE Triggering............................................................................................................................................52
Description of Profile Trigger Modes ...................................................................................................................... 52
Trigger Control –RS422 Resolver............................................................................................................................ 53
Description of Modes for Triggering of Sequencer/Frame and Profile Acquisition ................................................ 55
The Chunk Data Mode of C5-CS-GigE ....................................................................................................................57
General Description ................................................................................................................................................ 57
Payload Layout in Chunk Data Mode ...................................................................................................................... 58
XML Descriptors and Id’s......................................................................................................................................... 59
ChunkImageInfo.................................................................................................................................................. 59
ChunkAcqInfo...................................................................................................................................................... 59
ChunkImage ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
Chunk Data Structure .............................................................................................................................................. 60
The GigE-Vision Events .........................................................................................................................................61
The Web Interface ................................................................................................................................................62
The External CS-IO-Panel (Breakout Board) ..........................................................................................................64
Mechanical Drawings .............................................................................................................................................. 64
Clamp Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 65
Mechanical Dimension............................................................................................................................................ 66
The C5-CS Series I/O Schematics ...........................................................................................................................67
I/O and Encoder with Differential TTL-Mode for RS422 ......................................................................................... 67
Master/Slave Connection........................................................................................................................................ 68
Example configuration for Master/Slave Connection......................................................................................... 68
C5-CS-GigE Interface .............................................................................................................................................69
The GigE Interface ................................................................................................................................................... 69
The I/O & Power Interface ...................................................................................................................................... 70
Description of LEDs ................................................................................................................................................. 71
The C5-CS Cables...................................................................................................................................................72
Cables for Power, I/O and Laser Control................................................................................................................. 72
Wire Assignment of M12 17 pin Pigtail Cable......................................................................................................... 73
Cables for GigE Interface......................................................................................................................................... 74
Orientation of Angled Adapter Cable...................................................................................................................... 76
The C5-CS Series GenICam Features......................................................................................................................79
Device Control......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Image Format Control ............................................................................................................................................. 79

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Acquisition Control.................................................................................................................................................. 79
Camera Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 79
AOIs..................................................................................................................................................................... 79
FIR Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Mode and Algorithm Control.............................................................................................................................. 79
Sensor Control .................................................................................................................................................... 80
Data Output Channels......................................................................................................................................... 80
Commands .......................................................................................................................................................... 80
Light Control............................................................................................................................................................ 80
Camera IO................................................................................................................................................................ 80
Trigger Control ........................................................................................................................................................ 80
RS422 Resolver ................................................................................................................................................... 81
AutoStart............................................................................................................................................................. 81
Transport Layer Control .......................................................................................................................................... 81
GigE Vision .......................................................................................................................................................... 81
User Set Control ...................................................................................................................................................... 81
Chunk Data Control ................................................................................................................................................. 81
Event Control........................................................................................................................................................... 81
File Access Control .................................................................................................................................................. 81
CXEXPLORER OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................82
The cxExplorer ......................................................................................................................................................82
cxExplorer Features ..............................................................................................................................................83
Image Wizard .......................................................................................................................................................... 83
Image Mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 84
3D Wizard................................................................................................................................................................ 84
3D Mode.................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Calibrate the Sensor Data .....................................................................................................................................86
QUICKSTART A C5-CS SENSOR.........................................................................................................87
CXSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT...................................................................................................88
SERVICE INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................89
Product Information and Updates ........................................................................................................................89
Warranty Conditions.............................................................................................................................................90
Warranty Period...................................................................................................................................................... 90
Extended Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 90
Return Policy ........................................................................................................................................................90
Document Revision...............................................................................................................................................91

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C5-CS Series Overview
Introduction
The C5-CS series is a revolutionary product family of intelligent high speed laser
triangulation sensors. It is optimised for 3D profile measurement by means of laser
triangulation technique. The 3D profile extraction is performed in the sensor by using high
performance Field Programmable Gate Array processors. At the same time the 3D profile
data is sent to the PC over a Gigabit Ethernet interface (GigE). This extreme data
reduction boosts the measuring speed to unprecedented levels without affecting the
performance of the connected image processing unit.

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The C5-CS Series General Specifications
Sensor Controls
Synchronization Modes
Free Running, Triggered, Software Triggered
Exposure Modes
Programmable, Pulse Controlled
Shutter Modes
Global Shutter
Digital Input
2 electrical isolated inputs, +5V to +24V DC
VIL, logic “0”Voltage < 1.5V
VIH, logic “1” Voltage > 3.5V
Max. frequency: 450 kHz
Min. pulse width: >2µs
Digital Output
2 electrical isolated outputs, +5 to +24V DC
VOL, logic “0” Voltage < 0.5V
VOH, logic “1” Voltage ≥ 3.8V
IOL, logic “0” drive current max. 100 mA
IOH, logic “1” drive current max. 100 mA
Encoder/Resolver Input
A+,A-, B+,B-, Z+, Z-
High-Speed Triple RS-422 Receiver
Max. input voltage +5V DC (TTL level)
RS-422-Mode, max. frequency: 15 MHz
Min. pulse width: >32ns
Laser Supply
Reverse voltage protection
Supply voltage +5V to +24V DC
Laser modulation
Sensor Features
High Dynamic Range Imaging
Multiple Slope, Multi-Frame Readout
3D-Algorithms
MAX, TRSH, COG, FIR PEAK
3D-Scan Features
Automatic AOI-Tracking, Automatic AOI-Search,
Multiple AOIs, AutoStart
Electrical Interface
Power Supply
+10V to +24V DC (max. +27V DC)
Power Consumption
6W to 10W (depending on sensor model)
Operating Temperature
0°C to +50°C (non-condensing)
Output Data Interface
Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
Communication Protocol
GigE Vision with GenICam

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Mechanical Interface
Power Connector
17 pin, M12 connector
Ethernet Connector
8 pin, A-coded M12 connector
Mechanical Stress Specification
Vibration (sinusoidal each axis)
2 g, 20 to 500Hz
IEC 60068-2-6
Vibration (random each axis)
5 g, 5 to 1000Hz
IEC 60068-2-64
Shock (each axis)
15 g
IEC 60068-2-27
Enclosure rating
IP67
IEC 600529

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Laser Safety Guideline
The C5-CS series has an integrated laser (Laser = Light Amplification by the Stimulated
Emission of Radiation) module, which has to incorporate additional safety features,
depending on the applicable laser class.
Laser Safety Classification
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the U.S. Center for Devices &
Radiological Health (CDRH) enforce strict safety requirements for lasers and laser
products.
The relevant standards, IEC 60825–1 (2001-08) and 21 CFR 1040.10/11 (CDRH), classify
lasers into several categories. The regulations regarding the different classes applicable
to the used laser are given here for the IEC 60825-1 standard.
Laser Categories
The classification of a laser product is based on the laser power measured according to
the methods defined by the IEC standard. The classification refers to the wavelength
range between 400 nm and 700 nm.
This corresponds to the maximum light power measured through a 7 mm aperture,
measured in distances given in the standard. The limitations for the classification of the
laser classes are then:
Class 2M:
Class II/2M lasers are visible low power lasers limited to 1 mW continuous wave or more
due to the eye blink reflex for emission duration less than 0.25 seconds.
Considered eye-safe with caution, but may present a greater hazard if viewed using
collecting optics. Focusing of this light into the eye could cause eye damage. Class II/2M
laser products must bear warning and certification labels as shown in the figure below.
This label reprinted here is an example for an
IEC classified 2M laser. For detailed
specifications observe the label on your
sensor.

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Class 3R:
Class IIIa/3R lasers emit optical power between 1 to 5 mW. The accessible emission limit is
five times higher than for Class 2 visible laser light. Radiation in this class is considered low
risk, but potentially hazardous. Fewer manufacturing requirements and control measures
for 3R laser users apply than for 3B lasers.
Class IIIa/3R laser products must bear warning and certification labels as shown in the
figure below.
This label reprinted here is an example for an
IEC classified 3R laser. For detailed
specifications observe the label on your
sensor.
Class 3B:
Class IIIb/3B lasers are medium power laser sources above 5mW up to 500 mW.
Considered dangerous to your retina if exposed. Normally class IIIb/3B lasers will not
produce a hazardous diffuse reflection. Viewing into the reflection should not exceed
exposure duration more than 10 seconds
Class IIIb/3B laser products must bear warning and certification labels. In addition to the
above requirements, the certification for class IIIb/3B laser systems is only given if
additional safety requirements are fulfilled and a laser safety officer is named.
This label reprinted here is an example for an
IEC classified 3B laser. For detailed
specifications observe the label on your
sensor.