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
1
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
8
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
8
26 26
8
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
8
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

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5.4 Flange Focal Distance
12 ±0,25
6. Installation
Lens mounting
Notice
Avoid contamination of the sensor and the lens by dust and airborne particles when
mounting the support or the lens to the device!
Therefore the following points are very important:
▪Install the camera in an environment that is as dust free as possible!
▪Keep the dust cover (foil) on camera as long as possible!
▪Hold the print with the sensor downwards with unprotected sensor.
▪Avoid contact with any optical surface of the camera!
6.1 Environmental Requirements
Temperature
Storage temperature -10 °C ... +70 °C ( +14 °F ... +158 °F)
Operating temperature* see Heat Transmission
* If the environmental temperature exceeds the values listed in the table below, the cam-
era must be cooled. (see Heat Transmission)
Humidity
Storage and Operating Humidity 10 % ... 90 %
Non-condensing

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6.2 Heat Transmission
Caution
Provide adequate dissipation of heat, to ensure that the temperature does
not exceed +50 °C (+122 °F) at temperature measurment point T.
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.
As there are numerous possibilities for installation, Baumer do not speciy
a specic method for proper heat dissipation, but suggest the following prin-
ciples:
▪operate the cameras only in mounted condition
▪mounting in combination with forced convection may provide proper heat
dissipation
TT
Measure Point Maximal Temperature
T 50°C (122°F)
For remote temperature monitoring of the camera a temperature sensor is integrated.
Notice
The temperature sensor is able to deliver values of 0°C (32°F) to +85°C (185°F)
Take care that the temperature of the camera does not exceed the specied case tem-
perature +50°C (+122°F).
Temperature measure-
ment points of Baumer
LXC cameras

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6.2.1 Emergency shutdown at Overtemperature
Notice
Feature only available on the LXC-250, LXC-500.
To prevent damage on the hardware due to high temperatures, the camera is equipped
with an emergency shutdown. The DeviceTemperatureStatusTransitionSelector feature
allows you to select di󰀨erent thresholds for temperatures:
NormalToHigh: freely programmable value
HighToExeeded: xed value (camera shutdown if exceeded)
ExeededToNormal: freely programmable value, temperature for error-free re-ac
tivation of the camera.
In the DeviceTemperatureStatusTransition feature, the temperatures for the programma-
ble temperature transitions are set.
The Event EventDeviceTemperatureStatusChanged is always generated when Device-
TemperatureStatus changes.
If the temperature rises above the value set at HighToExeeded, the DeviceTemperature-
Exceeded feature is set to True, the image recording is stopped, and the LED is set to red.
For further use, the camera must disconnected from the power supply after cooling down
or a device reset should be carried out.
The su󰀩cient cooling is recognizable when the event EvenDeviceTemperatureStatus-
Changed (Device Temperature < ExceededToNormal) is output.
NormalToHigh
freely programmable value
HighToExceed
fixed value (camera shutdown if exceeded)
ExceedToNormal
(Device Temperature < ExceededT
oNormal)
freely programmable value
temperature curve
Time
Temperature
Event:DeviceTemperature-
StatusChanged
Event:DeviceTemperature-
StatusChanged
Event:DeviceTemperature-
StatusChanged

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6.3 Mechanical Tests
Tested with C-Mount adapter adapter and lens dummy.
Environmental
Testing
Standard Parameter
Vibration,
sinussodial
IEC 60068-2-6 Search for
Resonance
10-2000 Hz
Amplitude un-
derneath cross-
over frequencies
0,75 mm
Acceleration 1 g
Test duration 15 min (axis)
45 min (total)
Vibration, broad
band
IEC 60068-2-64 Frequency
range
10-1000 Hz
Acceleration 10 g
Test duration 300 min (axis)
15 h (total)
Shock IEC 60068-2-27 Puls time 11 ms / 6 ms
Acceleration 50 g / 100 g
Bump IEC60068-2-29 Pulse Time 2 ms
Acceleration 100 g

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7. Process- and Data Interface
7.1 General notes for electrical installation
When using Camera Link, it is important to observe the following general instructions and
the order of the installation procedure.
Caution
Failure to follow the instructions and the installation process may result in
problems during operation and defects in the camera!
ESD precautions:
• Wear ESD appropriate clothing and shoes.
• Perform the installation in an ESD-compliant working environment (conductive oors,
grounding strap, ...).
• Never handle the Camera Link connectors without ESD discharge!
• Control the humidity in your environment. Low humidity can cause ESD problems.
Notes on cable routing and avoiding ground loops:
• To avoid ground loops, the power supply cable and the Camera Link cables should be
routed in parallel if possible.
• All electrical connections must be brought together at a ground point.
• The ground point should be as close as possible to the frame grabber of the PC. The
PC must be included in the grounding.
• Avoid laying power supply cables of devices with high current peaks, e.g. motors or
inverters, parallel to the camera cables.

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7.2 Hardware installation Procedure
1. Disconnect the PC from the power supply.
Caution
If the power supply is not disconnected, undesired current ows may occur
which can lead to a defect of the camera!
2. Disconnect the power supply for the camera from the mains.
3. Mount the camera.
4. Bring all electrical connections together at a ground point.
5. Connect the power supply cable to the camera. Secure the plug connection against
slipping out by screwing.
Caution
If the Camera Link cables are connected to the camera before the power
supply cable, undesired current peaks may occur due to potential di󰀨er-
ences, which may lead to a defect of the camera!
6. Connect the Camera Link cables to the camera and the frame grabber.
Screw the plug-in connection to the camera and the frame grabber using the lock-
ing screws.
7. Establish the power supply of the PC. Establish the power supply for the camera.
You can now put the system into operation.

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7.3 Pin-Assignment Interface
Notice
Baumer
Type: XXXXXx
(xxxxxxx)
CL FULL
CL BASE
The camera has two Camera Link® sockets. To di󰀨erentiate between
Camera Link®socket, please look at the label.
You can not use the Camera Link® (Medium / Full / EightyBit) socket
alone!
Camera Link®
(Base)
Camera Link®
(Medium / Full / EightyBit)
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1GND 14 GND 1GND 14 GND
2X0- 15 X0+ 2Y0- 15 Y0+
3X1- 16 X1+ 3Y1- 16 Y1+
4X2- 17 X2+ 4Y2- 17 Y2+
5XCLK- 18 XCLK+ 5YCLK- 18 YCLK+
6X3- 19 X3+ 6Y3- 19 Y3+
7SERTC+ 20 SERTC- 7100 Ω term. 20 100 Ω term.
8SERTFG- 21 SERTFG+ 8Z0- 21 Z0+
9CC1- 22 CC1+ 9Z1- 22 Z1+
10 CC2+ 23 CC2- 10 Z2- 23 Z2+
11 CC3- 24 CC3+ 11 ZCLK- 24 ZCLK+
12 CC4+ 25 CC4- 12 Z3- 25 Z3+
13 GND 26 GND 13 GND 26 GND
7.4 Pin-Assignment Power Supply and Digital-IOs
Power Supply / Digital-IOs
M8 / 8 pins (SACC-DSI-M8MS-8CON-M8-L180 SH)
8
5
7
3
1
42
6
1 (white) not in use
2 (brown) Power VCC +
3 (green) IN 1 (line 0)
4 (yellow) IO GND
5 (grey) IO Power VCC
6 (pink) OUT 1 (line 1)
7 (blue) Power GND
8 (red) not in use
Power Supply
Power VCC 12 VDC ... 24 VDC
Notice
To use Power over
Camera Link®(PoCL,
12V DC ± 20%), both
Camera Link®sockets
must be used.
Connecting cable (or-
dered separately):
5.0 m: (Art. No.: 11118810)
10.0 m: (Art. No.: 11138385)

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7.5 Power saving Mechanisms
The camera is equipped with various power saving mechanisms to reduce the power
consumption and to prevent excessive heating.
1. Set the sensor into idle state (LXC 250 only)
If no frame is requested for a specic time (idle time), the sensor is set into idle state. This
reduces the power consumption of the camera.
The sensor is not set into idle state:
▪in Sequencer Mode
▪ in Burst Mode
▪at set Acquisition Frame Rate
Trigger (valid)
Exposure
Readout
Time
A
B
C
Idle
DD
2. Dynamic adjustment of the framerate (all models)
The frame rate is dynamically adjusted to the current situation. This means that only so
many frames are recorded, as can be transferred via the interface with the current set-
tings (e.g. resolution, binning and pixel format).
This dynamic adjustment only works when the feature Acquisition Frame Rate is deacti-
vated, so the camera takes pictures at FreeRunning Mode.
0510 15 20 25
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
framerate [fps]
Power saving diagram
power consumption [W]
without power saving
with power saving
Notice
The diagram applies for a low exposure time. As the exposure time increases, the pow-
er consumption of the camera increases even with small framerate.
A - Trigger delay
B - Exposure time
C - Readout time
D - Idle time

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7.6 LED Signaling
LED
Signal Meaning
LED
green on Power on, link good
green blinking Power on, no link
red on Error / Overtemperature
red blinking
Boot process
or
Warning
(update in progress, don’t switch o󰀨)
yellow Readout active
LED position

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8. ProductSpecications
8.1 SensorSpecications
8.1.1 QuantumE󰀩ciencyofBaumerLXCCameras
The quantum e󰀩ciency characteristics of monochrome and color matrix sensors for
Baumer LXC cameras are displayed in the following graphs. The characteristic curves for
the sensors do not take the characteristics of lenses and light sources without lters into
consideration, but are measured with an AR coated cover glass.
Values relating to the respective technical data sheets of the sensors manufacturer.
350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Wave Length [nm]
Quantum Efficiency [%]
LXC-20C
LXC-40C
Red
Green
Blue
350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Wave Length [nm]
Quantum Efficiency [%]
LXC-20M
LXC-40M
MonoMono
350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Wave Length [nm]
Quantum Efficiency [%]
LXC-120M / LXC-120C
Mono
Red
Green
Blue
350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Wave Length [nm]
Quantum Efficiency [%]
LXC-200M / LXC-200C
(CMV20000)
Mono
Red
Green
Blue
70
LXC-250M / LXC-250C
Mono
Red
Green
Blue
300400 500600 700800 90010001100
Wave Length [nm]
Quantum Efficiency [%]
350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Wave Length [nm]
Quantum Efficiency [%]
LXC-500M / LXC-500C
(CMV50000)
Mono
Red
Green
Blue
70
350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Wave Length [nm]
Quantum Efficiency [%]
Mono
70
Quantum e󰀩ciency