Baumer Camera Link LX Series User manual

User´s Guide
LXC cameras (Camera Link®)
Document Version: v2.1
Release: 27.08.21
Document Number: 11160995

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Table of Contents
1. General Information ................................................................................................. 5
2. General safety instructions ..................................................................................... 6
3. Intended Use............................................................................................................. 6
4. General Description ................................................................................................. 6
5. Camera Models......................................................................................................... 7
5.1 LXC – Camera ........................................................................................................ 7
5.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 8
5.3 Lens Mount Adapter................................................................................................ 9
5.4 Flange Focal Distance ...........................................................................................11
6. Installation ...............................................................................................................11
6.1 Environmental Requirements.................................................................................11
6.2 Heat Transmission ................................................................................................ 12
6.2.1 Emergency shutdown at Overtemperature..................................................... 13
6.3 Mechanical Tests................................................................................................... 14
7. Process- and Data Interface .................................................................................. 15
7.1 General notes for electrical installation ................................................................. 15
7.2 Hardware installation Procedure........................................................................... 16
7.3 Pin-Assignment Interface...................................................................................... 17
7.4 Pin-Assignment Power Supply and Digital-IOs..................................................... 17
7.5 Power saving Mechanisms ................................................................................... 18
7.6 LED Signaling ....................................................................................................... 19
8. ProductSpecications .......................................................................................... 20
8.1 Sensor Specications ........................................................................................... 20
8.1.1 Quantum E󰀩ciency of Baumer LXC Cameras ............................................... 20
8.1.2 Shutter............................................................................................................ 21
8.1.3 Digitization Taps ............................................................................................ 21
8.1.4 Field of View Position ..................................................................................... 22
8.2 Timings.................................................................................................................. 23
8.2.1 Free Running Mode........................................................................................ 23
8.2.2 Trigger Mode .................................................................................................. 24
8.2.2.1 Overlapped Operation: texposure(n+2) = texposure(n+1) ............................... 24
8.2.2.2 Overlapped Operation: texposure(n+2) > texposure(n+1) ............................... 25
8.2.2.3 Overlapped Operation: texposure(n+2) < texposure(n+1) ............................... 26
8.2.2.4 Non-overlapped Operation .......................................................................27
9. Software .................................................................................................................. 28
9.1 Frame grabber with GenCP support ..................................................................... 28
9.2 Frame grabber without GenCP support ................................................................ 28

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10. Camera Functionalities.......................................................................................... 29
10.1 Image Acquisition................................................................................................ 29
10.1.1 Image Format ............................................................................................... 29
10.1.2 Pixel Format ................................................................................................. 30
10.1.2.1 Pixel Formats on Baumer LXC Cameras................................................30
10.1.2.2 Denitions...............................................................................................30
10.1.3 Exposure Time.............................................................................................. 32
10.1.4 PRNU / DSNU Correction (FPN - Fixed Pattern Noise) ............................... 32
10.1.5 HDR.............................................................................................................. 33
10.1.6 Look-Up-Table .............................................................................................. 33
10.1.7 Gamma Correction ....................................................................................... 34
10.1.8 Region of Interest (ROI) and Multi ROI ........................................................ 34
10.1.8.1 Normal- ROI Readout (Region 0) ...........................................................35
10.1.9 Multi-ROI ...................................................................................................... 35
10.1.10 Binning ....................................................................................................... 36
10.1.11 Decimation (sub-sampling) ......................................................................... 37
10.1.12 Brightness Correction (Binning Correction)................................................ 38
10.2 Color Adjustment – White Balance ..................................................................... 38
10.2.1 User-specic Color Adjustment .................................................................... 38
10.2.2 One Push White Balance ............................................................................. 38
10.3 Analog Controls................................................................................................... 39
10.3.1 O󰀨set / Black Level....................................................................................... 39
10.3.2 Gain.............................................................................................................. 39
10.4 Pixel Correction................................................................................................... 40
10.4.1 General information...................................................................................... 40
10.4.2 Correction Algorithm..................................................................................... 40
10.4.3 Add Defect Pixel / Defect Columns / Defect Rows to Defect pixel list.......... 41
10.5 Sequencer........................................................................................................... 42
10.5.1 General Information...................................................................................... 42
10.5.2 Baumer Optronic Sequencer in Camera xml-le.......................................... 43
10.5.3 Examples...................................................................................................... 43
10.5.3.1 Sequencer without Machine Cycle .........................................................43
10.5.3.2 Sequencer Controlled by Machine Steps (trigger).................................. 44
10.5.4 Capability Characteristics of Baumer GAPI Sequencer Module .................. 44
10.5.5 Double Shutter ............................................................................................. 45
10.6 Process Interface ................................................................................................ 46
10.6.1 Digital I/O...................................................................................................... 46
10.6.1.1 I/O Circuits..............................................................................................46
10.6.1.2 User Denable Inputs ............................................................................. 46
10.6.1.3 Congurable Outputs..............................................................................47
10.7 Trigger Input / Trigger Delay ............................................................................... 48
10.7.1 Trigger Source.............................................................................................. 49
10.7.2 Debouncer.................................................................................................... 50
10.7.3 Flash Signal.................................................................................................. 50
10.7.4 Timer............................................................................................................. 51
10.8 User Sets ............................................................................................................ 52
10.9 Factory Settings .................................................................................................. 52
11. Camera Link® Interface........................................................................................... 53
11.1 Channel Link and LVDS Technology ................................................................... 53
11.2 Camera Signals................................................................................................... 53

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11.2.1 Serial Communication................................................................................... 53
11.2.2 Camera Control ............................................................................................ 54
11.2.3 Video Data .................................................................................................... 54
11.3 Camera Link®Taps.............................................................................................. 56
11.3.1 Tap Conguration ......................................................................................... 56
11.3.2 Tap Geometry ............................................................................................... 56
11.3.2.1 Single Tap Geometry ..............................................................................56
11.3.2.2 Dual Tap Geometry ................................................................................. 56
11.3.2.3 Triple Tap Geometry................................................................................57
11.3.2.4 Quad, Eight and Ten Tap Geometry........................................................57
11.4 Chunk Data ......................................................................................................... 58
12. Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 59
12.1 Sensor................................................................................................................. 59
12.2 Cover glass ......................................................................................................... 59
12.3 Housing............................................................................................................... 59
13. Transport / Storage ................................................................................................ 60
14. Disposal .................................................................................................................. 60
15. Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 60
16. Conformity .............................................................................................................. 61
16.1 CE ....................................................................................................................... 61
16.2 RoHS .................................................................................................................. 61
16.3 Korean Conformity .............................................................................................. 61
17. Support.................................................................................................................... 62

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1. General Information
Thanks for purchasing a camera of the Baumer family. This User´s Guide describes how
to connect, set up and use the camera.
Read this manual carefully and observe the notes and safety instructions!
Target group for this User´s Guide
This User's Guide is aimed at experienced users, which want to integrate camera(s) into
a vision system.
Copyright
Any duplication or reprinting of this documentation, in whole or in part, and the reproduc-
tion of the illustrations even in modied form is permitted only with the written approval of
Baumer. This document is subject to change without notice.
Classicationofthesafetyinstructions
In the User´s Guide, the safety instructions are classied as follows:
Notice
Gives helpful notes on operation or other general recommendations.
Caution
Pictogram
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation. If the situation is not avoided,slight
or minor injury could result or the device may be damaged.

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2. General safety instructions
Observe the the following safety instruction when using the camera to avoid any damage
or injuries.
Caution
Provide adequate dissipation of heat, to ensure that the temperature does
not exceed +50 °C (+122 °F).
The surface of the camera may be hot during operation and immediately
after use. Be careful when handling the camera and avoid contact over a
longer period.
3. Intended Use
The camera is used to capture images that can be transferred over Camera Link®inter-
faces to a PC.
Notice
Use the camera only for its intended purpose!
For any use that is not described in the technical documentation poses dangers and will
void the warranty. The risk has to be borne solely by the unit´s owner.
4. General Description
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No. Description No. Description
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LXC-20 / 40
C-mount only
LXC-120 / 200 / 250 / 500
lens mount (M58), adapter for
other lens mounts available
4Signaling LED
2Camera Link®socket
(Base) 5Camera Link®socket (Medium / Full / EightyBit)
3Power Suppy / Digital-IO

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5. Camera Models
5.1 LXC – Camera
LXC-20M / C
LXC-40M / C
LXC-120M / C
LXC-200M / C
LXC-250M / C
LXC-500M / C
Camera Type Sensor
Size Resolution Full Frames [max. fps]
Monochrome / Color
LXC-20M / C 2/3" 2048 ×1088 337
LXC-40M / C 1" 2048 ×2048 180
LXC-120M / C APS-C 4096 ×3072 63
LXC-200M / C 35 mm 5120 ×3840 32
LXC-250M / C APS-H 5120 ×5120 32
LXC-500M / C 35 mm 7920 x 6004 15

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5.2 Dimensions
LXC-20, LXC-40
60
47
47 60
4 x M3 x 6
26
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8 x M3 x 6
47,95
38,45
43,05
17,5
17,5
20
19,2
48,8
14,7
18,035 ±0,025
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26 26
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Pixel 0,0
1"-32 UN
30
4,9
6 (LXC-40C)
LXC-120, LXC-200, LXC-250, LXC-500
60
47
47 60
4 x M3 x 6
26
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8 x M3 x 6
47,95 /
*)
50,02
38,45 /
*)
40,52
43,05 /
*)
45,12
17,5
17,5
20
19,2
48,8
14,7
12 ±0,025
8
26 26
8
Pixel 0,0
M58 x 0,75
38,3
*) LXC-250
Dimensions of the
Baumer LXC cameras

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5.3 Lens Mount Adapter
Notice
LXC-20 and LXC-40 have a C-Mount interface only.
Adapter M58 / F-mount
(Art. No.: 11117852)
59ø
40,43
F-Mount
M58x0,75
Adapter M58 / M42x1-mount (26.8mm)
(Art. No.: 11127232)
20,75
59ø
M58x0,75
M42x1
3
ø
50
Notice
ange focal distance: 27 mm, ±0,25 mm
suitable for Zeiss M42 lenses (e.g. Biogon T* 2.8/21 Z-M42-I, Biogon T* 2/35 Z-M42-I,
C Sonnar T* 1.5/50 Z-M42-I)

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Adapter M58 / M42x1-mount (45.5 mm)
(Art. No: 11137781)
39,43
59ø
M58x0,75
M42x1
3
ø
50
Notice
suitable for Zeiss (e.g. Distagon T* 2/25 Z-M42-I, Planar T* 1.4/50 Z-M42-I, Makro-Planar
T* 2/50 Z-M42-I) and KOWA M42 lenses (e.g. LM28LF P-Mount, LM35LF P-Mount)
Adapter M58 / C-mount
(Art. No: 11115198)
C-Mount
M58x0,75
59ø
30ø
4,467
3ø
50