Baumer TXG User manual

Baumer TXG
User's Guide for Gigabit Ethernet Cameras
Document Version: v4.6
Release: 11.02.2014
Document Number: 11037655

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Table of Contents
1. Portfolio..................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Standard Cameras.................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Standard Cameras with Power over Ethernet (PoE) .............................................. 8
1.3 Standard Cameras with 3 In- and 3 Outputs........................................................... 9
1.4 IP67 Cameras ....................................................................................................... 10
1.4.1 Protective Caps ...............................................................................................11
1.4.2 Maximal Objective Length inside Protective Cap ............................................11
1.4.3 Determination of the Required Tube Length .................................................. 12
2. ProductSpecications .......................................................................................... 16
2.1 Spectral Sensitivity for Baumer TXG Cameras..................................................... 16
2.2 Field of View Position............................................................................................ 19
2.2.1 Standard Cameras ......................................................................................... 19
2.2.2 Cameras with IP67 Housing........................................................................... 20
2.3 Process- and Data Interfaces ............................................................................... 21
2.3.1 Interfaces of Camera Types ........................................................................... 21
2.3.2 Pin-Assignment .............................................................................................. 21
2.3.3 LEDs of Camera Types .................................................................................. 23
2.4 Acquisition Modes and Timings............................................................................. 23
2.4.1 Free Running Mode........................................................................................ 24
2.4.2 Fixed-Frame-Rate Mode ................................................................................ 24
2.4.3 Trigger Mode .................................................................................................. 25
2.4.4 Advanced Timings for GigE Vision®Message Channel.................................. 29
2.5 Environmental Requirements................................................................................ 31
2.5.1 Temperature and Humidity Range.................................................................. 31
2.5.2 Heat Transmission.......................................................................................... 31
3. Software .................................................................................................................. 32
3.1 Baumer-GAPI........................................................................................................ 32
3.2 3rd Party Software.................................................................................................. 32
4. CameraFunctionalities.......................................................................................... 33
4.1 Image Acquisition.................................................................................................. 33
4.1.1 Image Format ................................................................................................. 33
4.1.2 Pixel Format ................................................................................................... 34
4.1.3 Exposure Time................................................................................................ 37
4.1.4 Look-Up-Table ................................................................................................ 38
4.1.5 Gamma Correction ......................................................................................... 38
4.1.6 Region of Interest (ROI) ................................................................................. 39
4.1.7 Binning............................................................................................................ 40
4.1.8 Brightness Correction (Binning Correction).................................................... 41
4.1.9 Fast Mode....................................................................................................... 41
4.1.10 HQ Mode ...................................................................................................... 41
4.2 Color Processing................................................................................................... 42
4.3 Color Adjustment – White Balance ....................................................................... 42
4.3.1 User-specic Color Adjustment ...................................................................... 42
4.3.2 One Push White Balance ............................................................................... 43

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4.4 Analog Controls..................................................................................................... 43
4.4.1 Offset / Black Level......................................................................................... 43
4.4.2 Gain................................................................................................................ 44
4.5 Pixel Correction..................................................................................................... 44
4.5.1 General information........................................................................................ 44
4.5.2 Correction Algorithm....................................................................................... 45
4.5.3 Defectpixellist ................................................................................................. 45
4.6 Process Interface .................................................................................................. 46
4.6.1 Digital IOs....................................................................................................... 46
4.6.2 IO Circuits....................................................................................................... 48
4.6.3 Trigger ............................................................................................................ 49
4.6.4 Trigger Source ................................................................................................ 49
4.6.5 Debouncer...................................................................................................... 50
4.6.6 Flash Signal.................................................................................................... 50
4.6.7 Timers............................................................................................................. 51
4.6.8 Frame Counter ............................................................................................... 52
4.7 Sequencer............................................................................................................. 53
4.7.1 General Information........................................................................................ 53
4.7.2 Baumer Optronic Sequencer in Camera xml-le............................................ 54
4.7.3 Sequencer Modes .......................................................................................... 54
4.7.4 Modality .......................................................................................................... 54
4.7.5 Examples........................................................................................................ 55
4.7.6 Capability Characteristics of Baumer-GAPI Sequencer Module .................... 55
4.7.7 Double Shutter ............................................................................................... 56
4.8 User Sets .............................................................................................................. 57
4.9 Factory Settings .................................................................................................... 57
4.10 Timestamp .......................................................................................................... 57
5. InterfaceFunctionalities ........................................................................................ 58
5.1 Device Information ................................................................................................ 58
5.2 Packet Size and Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)........................................... 58
5.3 Inter Packet Gap ................................................................................................... 58
5.3.1 Example 1: Multi Camera Operation – Minimal IPG....................................... 59
5.3.2 Example 2: Multi Camera Operation – Optimal IPG....................................... 59
5.4 Transmission Delay............................................................................................... 60
5.4.1 Time Saving in Multi-Camera Operation ........................................................ 60
5.4.2 Conguration Example ................................................................................... 61
5.5 Multicast................................................................................................................ 63
5.6 IP Conguration .................................................................................................... 64
5.6.1 Persistent IP ................................................................................................... 64
5.6.2 DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) ............................................... 64
5.6.3 LLA ................................................................................................................. 65
5.6.4 Force IP.......................................................................................................... 65
5.7 Packet Resend...................................................................................................... 66
5.7.1 Normal Case................................................................................................... 66
5.7.2 Fault 1: Lost Packet within Data Stream ........................................................ 66
5.7.3 Fault 2: Lost Packet at the End of the Data Stream ....................................... 66
5.7.4 Termination Conditions ................................................................................... 67
5.8 Message Channel ................................................................................................. 68
5.8.1 Event Generation ........................................................................................... 68
5.9 Action Command / Trigger over Ethernet.............................................................. 69
5.9.1 Example: Triggering Multiple Cameras .......................................................... 69

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6. Start-Stop-Behaviour ............................................................................................. 70
6.1 Start / Stop Acquisition (Camera).......................................................................... 70
6.2 Start / Stop Interface ............................................................................................. 70
6.3 Pause / Resume Interface .................................................................................... 70
6.4 Acquisition Modes ................................................................................................. 70
6.4.1 Free Running.................................................................................................. 70
6.4.2 Trigger ............................................................................................................ 70
6.4.3 Sequencer ...................................................................................................... 70
7. LensMounting........................................................................................................ 71
8. Cleaning(Coverglass/Housing) ........................................................................... 71
9. Disposal .................................................................................................................. 73
10.WarrantyNotes....................................................................................................... 73
11.Transport/Storage ................................................................................................ 73
12.Conformity .............................................................................................................. 74
12.1 CE ....................................................................................................................... 74
12.2 FCC – Class B Device ........................................................................................ 74
12.3 UL – Class III Device........................................................................................... 74
13. Support.................................................................................................................... 75

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Portfolio1.
All Baumer Gigabit Ethernet cameras of the TXG family are characterized by:
Best image quality High-quality progressive scan▪CCD sensors with
highest sensitivity
Image output data in 8 / 10 /▪12 bit resolution
Low noise and structure-free image information▪
High quality mode with minimum noise▪
Flexible image acquisition ▪ Exposure times from 4 μs to 60.000 ms
▪Binning and true partial scan readout modes
Industrially compliant process interface with▪
parameter setting capability
(trigger and ash)
Fast image transfer Reliable transmission at 1000 Mbit/sec according▪
to IEEE802.3
Cable length up to 100 m▪
Baumer driver for high data volume with low CPU▪
load
High-speed multi-camera operation▪
▪Gen<I>Cam™ and GigE Vision®compliant
Perfect integration Flexible generic programming interface (▪Baumer-
GAPI) for all Baumer cameras
Powerful▪Software Development Kit (SDK) with
sample codes and help les for simple integration
Baumer viewer for all camera functions▪
▪Interface for .NET ( C#, VB.NET), C and C++
▪Software for Windows®XP / Vista™ and Linux®, 32
bit and 64 bit
▪Gen<I>Cam™ compliant XML le to describe the
camera functions
Supplied with installation program with automatic▪
camera recognition for simple commissioning
Compact design Rugged, industrial housing design▪
Uniform dimensions (36 mm x 36 mm frontside) for▪
all standard models
Light weight▪
Reliable operation State-of-the-art camera electronics and precision▪
mechanics
Low power consumption and minimal heat genera-▪
tion
Long lifetime▪

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1.1 StandardCameras
CameraType Sensor
Size Resolution
Full
Frames
[max.fps]
Monochrome/Color
TXG02 / TXG02c 1/4" 656x494 140
TXG03 / TXG03c 1/3" 656 x 494 / 656 x 490 90
TXG04 / TXG04c 1/2" 656 x 494 / 656 x 490 56
TXG04h 1/3" 640 x 480 210
TXG06 / TXG06c 1/2" 776 x 582 / 776 x 578 64
TXG08 / TXG08c 1/3" 1032 x 776 / 1032 x 772 28
TXG12 / TXG12c 1/3" 1296 x 966 32
TXG13 / TXG13c 1/2" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 20
TXG14 / TXG14c 2/3" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 20
TXG14f / TXG14cf 2/3" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 30
TXG20 / TXG20c 1/1.8" 1624 x 1236 / 1624 x 1232 16
TXG50 / TXG50c 2/3" 2448 x 2050 / 2448 x 2050 15
Dimensions
26
26
36
36
4xM3
36
36
26
8xM3
48 / 52*
2626
C Mount
Photosensitive
surface of the
sensor
◄Figure1
Front and rear view of a
Baumer TXG camera.
◄Figure2
Dimensions of a
Baumer TXG camera.
* true for Baumer TXG04h

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1.2 StandardCameraswithPoweroverEthernet(PoE)
Power over ethernet line▪
Single cable solution for power, image data and parameterization▪
External▪trigger possible
CameraType Sensor
Size Resolution
Full
Frames
[max.fps]
Monochrome/Color
TXG03-P / TXG03c-P 1/3" 656 x 494 / 656 x 490 90
TXG04-P 1/2" 656 x 494 56
TXG06-P / TXG06c-P 1/2" 776 x 582 / 776 x 578 64
TXG08-P / TXG08c-P 1/3" 1032 x 776 / 1032 x 772 28
TXG13-P / TXG13c-P 1/2" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 20
TXG14-P / TXG14c-P 2/3" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 20
TXG14f-P / TXG14cf-P 2/3" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 30
TXG20-P / TXG20c-P 1/1.8" 1624 x 1236 / 1624 x 1232 16
TXG50-P / TXG50c-P 2/3" 2448 x 2050 / 2448 x 2050 15
Dimensions
26
26
36
36
4xM3
36
36
26
8xM3
57,7
2626
Photosensitive
surface of the
sensor
C Mount
Figure3►
Front and rear view of
a Baumer TXG camera
with Power over Ether-
net (PoE).
Figure4►
Dimensions of a
Baumer TXG camera
with PoE.

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1.3 StandardCameraswith3In-and3Outputs
Freely congurable inputs and outputs▪
Each with 3 inputs and outputs▪
PLC conform signal levels▪
CameraType Sensor
Size Resolution
Full
Frames
[max.fps]
Monochrome/Color
TXG03m3 / TXG03cm3 1/3" 656 x 494 / 656 x 490 90
TXG04m3 1/2" 656 x 494 56
TXG06m3 / TXG06cm3 1/2" 776 x 582 / 776 x 578 64
TXG08m3 / TXG08cm3 1/3" 1032 x 776 / 1032 x 772 28
TXG13m3 / TXG13cm3 1/2" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 20
TXG14m3 / TXG14cm3 2/3" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 20
TXG14fm3 2/3" 1392 x 1040 30
TXG20m3 / TXG20cm3 1/1.8" 1624 x 1236 / 1624 x 1232 16
TXG50m3 / TXG50cm3 2/3" 2448 x 2050 / 2448 x 2050 15
Dimensions
26
26
36
36
4xM3
36
36
26
8xM3
48
2626
Photosensitive
surface of the
sensor
C Mount
◄Figure5
Front and rear view of
a Baumer TXG cam-
era with additional IOs
(m3).
◄Figure6
Dimensions of a
Baumer TXG camera
with additional IOs
(m3).

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IP67Cameras1.4
Water- and dust-protected camera and lens▪
Different tube length, depending on the lens▪
Safe from accidental adjustment of the lens▪
CameraType Sensor
Size Resolution
Full
Frames
[max.fps]
Monochrome/Color
TXG03-I7 / TXG03c-I7 1/3" 656 x 494 / 656 x 490 90
TXG04-I7 / TXG04c-I7 1/2" 656 x 494 / 656 x 490 56
TXG06-I7 / TXG06c-I7 1/2" 776 x 582 / 776 x 578 64
TXG08-I7 / TXG08c-I7 1/3" 1032 x 776 / 1032 x 772 28
TXG13-I7 / TXG13c-I7 1/2" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 20
TXG14-I7 / TXG14c-I7 2/3" 1392 x 1040 / 1384 x 1036 20
TXG14f-I7 2/3" 1392 x 1040 30
TXG20-I7 / TXG20c-I7 1/1.8" 1624 x 1236 / 1624 x 1232 16
TXG50-I7 / TXG50c-I7 2/3" 2448 x 2050 / 2448 x 2050 15
CameraDimensions
56
56
4xM5
C Mount
62M x 1,5
58,3
Ø65
Figure7►
Front and rear view of a
Baumer TXG-I7 camera
with IP67 housing
Figure8►
Dimensions of a
Baumer TXG-I7 camera
with IP67 housing.