Baumer VAX-32M.I.NVN User manual

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EN-US
Operating Manual
AX Smart Cameras
(Embedded Processing)

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List of contents
1 General information .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Support ............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Target group ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Intended use ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Scope and further reading .................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 Classification of the safety instructions............................................................................................... 9
1.6 Transport / Storage............................................................................................................................. 9
1.7 Disposal .............................................................................................................................................. 10
1.8 Warranty notes ................................................................................................................................... 10
1.9 Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ 10
1.10 Conformity .......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.10.1 CE ......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.10.2 UR......................................................................................................................................... 10
2 General safety instructions ........................................................................................................................ 11
3 Camera models............................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 VAX..................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.1 General description............................................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 Available models................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 14
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Wiring (example)................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Environmental requirements............................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Ambient temperature / Heat transmission .......................................................................................... 16
4.3.1 Emergency shutdown at Overtemperature ........................................................................... 18
4.3.2 NVIDIA Jetson thermal Management ................................................................................... 19
4.4 Mechanical Tests................................................................................................................................ 19
4.5 Lens mounting .................................................................................................................................... 19
4.6 Modular tube system (ordered separately) ......................................................................................... 20
4.7 IP Protection classes .......................................................................................................................... 22
4.8 Cleaning.............................................................................................................................................. 24
5 Pin Assignment / LED-Signaling................................................................................................................ 26
5.1 VAX..................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.1 Data Interface (Ethernet) ...................................................................................................... 26
5.1.2 Power and Process interface ................................................................................................ 26
5.1.3 Power supply ........................................................................................................................ 26
5.1.4 Digital-IO ............................................................................................................................... 27
5.1.5 LED signaling........................................................................................................................ 28
6 Optical specification ................................................................................................................................... 29
6.1 Spectral sensitivity .............................................................................................................................. 29

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6.2 Sensor position accuracy.................................................................................................................... 31
7 Software ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.1 Installed OS and software................................................................................................................... 32
7.2 Getting started .................................................................................................................................... 32
7.3 Setup assistant ................................................................................................................................... 33
7.4 First log-in ........................................................................................................................................... 33
7.5 Check the version of the system image.............................................................................................. 34
7.6 The Smart Camera and Baumer software .......................................................................................... 34
7.7 Change network settings .................................................................................................................... 35
7.8 Connect via SSH ................................................................................................................................ 35
7.9 The overlay file system ....................................................................................................................... 36
7.10 Install / remove software packages .................................................................................................... 36
7.11 Add / change / remove services ......................................................................................................... 36
7.12 Using the Inputs, Power Outputs and RS232 ..................................................................................... 37
7.13 The cross-compile tool-chain for the AX Smart Camera .................................................................... 37
7.14 Flash the operating system to the Camera......................................................................................... 37
8 GenICam Camera Features......................................................................................................................... 39
8.1 Category: AcquisitionControl .............................................................................................................. 40
8.1.1 AcquisitionAbort .................................................................................................................... 40
8.1.2 AcquisitionFrameCount......................................................................................................... 40
8.1.3 AcquisitionFrameRate........................................................................................................... 40
8.1.4 AcquisitionFrameRateEnable ............................................................................................... 41
8.1.5 AcquisitionMode.................................................................................................................... 41
8.1.6 AcquisitionStart ..................................................................................................................... 41
8.1.7 AcquisitionStatus .................................................................................................................. 42
8.1.8 AcquisitionStatusSelector ..................................................................................................... 42
8.1.9 AcquisitionStop ..................................................................................................................... 42
8.1.10 ExposureAuto ....................................................................................................................... 43
8.1.11 ExposureMode...................................................................................................................... 43
8.1.12 ExposureTime....................................................................................................................... 44
8.1.13 ReadoutMode ....................................................................................................................... 45
8.1.14 ShortExposureTimeEnable ................................................................................................... 45
8.1.15 TriggerActivation ................................................................................................................... 46
8.1.16 TriggerDelay ......................................................................................................................... 46
8.1.17 TriggerMode.......................................................................................................................... 46
8.1.18 TriggerOverlap ...................................................................................................................... 46
8.1.19 TriggerSelector ..................................................................................................................... 47
8.1.20 TriggerSoftware .................................................................................................................... 47
8.1.21 TriggerSource ....................................................................................................................... 47
8.2 Category: AnalogControl .................................................................................................................... 48
8.2.1 BalanceWhiteAuto (color cameras only)............................................................................... 48
8.2.2 BlackLevel............................................................................................................................. 48
8.2.3 BlackLevelSelector ............................................................................................................... 49
8.2.4 Gain ...................................................................................................................................... 49
8.2.5 GainAuto ............................................................................................................................... 50

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8.2.6 GainSelector ......................................................................................................................... 50
8.2.7 Gamma ................................................................................................................................. 51
8.3 Category: AutoFeatureControl............................................................................................................ 52
8.3.1 AutoFeatureHeight................................................................................................................ 54
8.3.2 AutoFeatureOffsetX .............................................................................................................. 55
8.3.3 AutoFeatureOffsetY .............................................................................................................. 55
8.3.4 AutoFeatureRegionMode...................................................................................................... 56
8.3.5 AutoFeatureRegionReference .............................................................................................. 56
8.3.6 AutoFeatureRegionSelector.................................................................................................. 56
8.3.7 AutoFeatureWidth ................................................................................................................. 57
8.3.8 BalanceWhiteAutoStatus ...................................................................................................... 57
8.3.9 BrightnessAutoNominalValue ............................................................................................... 58
8.3.10 BrightnessAutoPriority .......................................................................................................... 58
8.3.11 ExposureAutoMaxValue ....................................................................................................... 59
8.3.12 ExposureAutoMinValue ........................................................................................................ 59
8.3.13 GainAutoMaxValue ............................................................................................................... 60
8.3.14 GainAutoMinValue ................................................................................................................ 60
8.4 Category: ChunkDataControl.............................................................................................................. 61
8.4.1 ChunkEnable ........................................................................................................................ 62
8.4.2 ChunkModeActive................................................................................................................. 62
8.4.3 ChunkSelector ...................................................................................................................... 62
8.5 Category: ColorTransformationControl (color cameras only) ............................................................. 63
8.5.1 ColorTransformationAuto...................................................................................................... 64
8.5.2 ColorTransformationEnable .................................................................................................. 64
8.5.3 ColorTransformationFactoryListSelector .............................................................................. 65
8.5.4 ColorTransformationOutputColorSpace................................................................................ 65
8.5.5 ColorTransformationResetToFactoryList .............................................................................. 65
8.5.6 ColorTransformationValue .................................................................................................... 66
8.5.7 ColorTransformationValueSelector....................................................................................... 66
8.6 Category: CounterAndTimerControl ................................................................................................... 67
8.6.1 CounterDuration.................................................................................................................... 67
8.6.2 CounterEventActivation ........................................................................................................ 67
8.6.3 CounterEventSource............................................................................................................. 68
8.6.4 CounterReset........................................................................................................................ 68
8.6.5 CounterResetActivation ........................................................................................................ 69
8.6.6 CounterResetSource ............................................................................................................ 69
8.6.7 CounterSelector .................................................................................................................... 69
8.6.8 CounterValue ........................................................................................................................ 69
8.6.9 CounterValueAtReset ........................................................................................................... 70
8.6.10 FrameCounter....................................................................................................................... 70
8.6.11 TimerDelay............................................................................................................................ 71
8.6.12 TimerDuration ....................................................................................................................... 71
8.6.13 TimerSelector........................................................................................................................ 71
8.6.14 TimerTriggerActivation.......................................................................................................... 72
8.6.15 TimerTriggerSource .............................................................................................................. 72
8.7 Category: CustomDataControl............................................................................................................ 73
8.7.1 CustomData .......................................................................................................................... 73
8.7.2 CustomDataSelector............................................................................................................. 73
8.8 Category: DeviceControl..................................................................................................................... 73

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8.8.1 DeviceCharacterSet.............................................................................................................. 73
8.8.2 DeviceEventChannelCount................................................................................................... 74
8.8.3 DeviceFamilyName............................................................................................................... 74
8.8.4 DeviceFirmwareVersion........................................................................................................ 74
8.8.5 DeviceGenCPVersionMajor .................................................................................................. 74
8.8.6 DeviceGenCPVersionMinor .................................................................................................. 75
8.8.7 DeviceLinkCommandTimeout............................................................................................... 75
8.8.8 DeviceLinkHeartbeatMode.................................................................................................... 75
8.8.9 DeviceLinkHeartbeatTimeout................................................................................................ 76
8.8.10 DeviceLinkSelector ............................................................................................................... 76
8.8.11 DeviceLinkSpeed .................................................................................................................. 76
8.8.12 DeviceLinkThroughputLimit .................................................................................................. 77
8.8.13 DeviceManufacturerInfo........................................................................................................ 77
8.8.14 DeviceModelName................................................................................................................ 77
8.8.15 DeviceRegistersEndiannes................................................................................................... 78
8.8.16 DeviceReset.......................................................................................................................... 78
8.8.17 DeviceResetToDeliveryState ................................................................................................ 78
8.8.18 DeviceSFNCVersionMajor .................................................................................................... 79
8.8.19 DeviceSFNCVersionMinor .................................................................................................... 79
8.8.20 DeviceSFNCVersionSubMinor.............................................................................................. 79
8.8.21 DeviceScanType................................................................................................................... 79
8.8.22 DeviceSensorType................................................................................................................ 80
8.8.23 DeviceSerialNumber ............................................................................................................. 80
8.8.24 DeviceStreamChannelCount ................................................................................................ 80
8.8.25 DeviceStreamChannelEndianness ....................................................................................... 80
8.8.26 DeviceStreamChannelPacketSize ........................................................................................ 81
8.8.27 DeviceStreamChannelSelector............................................................................................. 81
8.8.28 DeviceStreamChannelType .................................................................................................. 81
8.8.29 DeviceTLType....................................................................................................................... 81
8.8.30 DeviceTLVersionMajor.......................................................................................................... 82
8.8.31 DeviceTLVersionMinor.......................................................................................................... 82
8.8.32 DeviceTLVersionSubMinor ................................................................................................... 82
8.8.33 DeviceTemperature .............................................................................................................. 82
8.8.34 DeviceTemperatureExceeded .............................................................................................. 83
8.8.35 DeviceTemperatureSelector ................................................................................................. 83
8.8.36 DeviceTemperatureStatus .................................................................................................... 83
8.8.37 DeviceTemperatureStatusTransition .................................................................................... 83
8.8.38 DeviceTemperatureStatusTransitionSelector ....................................................................... 84
8.8.39 DeviceType ........................................................................................................................... 84
8.8.40 DeviceUserID........................................................................................................................ 85
8.8.41 DeviceVendorName.............................................................................................................. 85
8.8.42 DeviceVersion....................................................................................................................... 85
8.8.43 ReadOutTime........................................................................................................................ 86
8.8.44 TimestampLatch ................................................................................................................... 86
8.8.45 TimestampLatchValue .......................................................................................................... 86
8.8.46 TimestampLatchValuePtpDays............................................................................................. 87
8.8.47 TimestampLatchValuePtpHours ........................................................................................... 87
8.8.48 TimestampLatchValuePtpMinutes ........................................................................................ 87
8.8.49 TimestampLatchValuePtpNanoseconds............................................................................... 87
8.8.50 TimestampLatchValuePtpSeconds....................................................................................... 88
8.8.51 TimestampReset................................................................................................................... 88

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8.9 Category: DigitalIOControl.................................................................................................................. 89
8.9.1 LineDebouncerHighTimeAbs ................................................................................................ 92
8.9.2 LineDebouncerLowTimeAbs................................................................................................. 92
8.9.3 LineInverter ........................................................................................................................... 92
8.9.4 LineMode .............................................................................................................................. 92
8.9.5 LineSelector .......................................................................................................................... 93
8.9.6 LineSource............................................................................................................................ 93
8.9.7 LineStatus ............................................................................................................................. 95
8.9.8 LineStatusAll ......................................................................................................................... 95
8.9.9 UserOutputSelector .............................................................................................................. 95
8.9.10 UserOutputValue .................................................................................................................. 96
8.9.11 UserOutputValueAll .............................................................................................................. 96
8.10 Category: EventControl ...................................................................................................................... 96
8.10.1 EventNotification ................................................................................................................... 99
8.10.2 EventSelector........................................................................................................................100
8.10.3 LostEventCounter .................................................................................................................100
8.11 Category: ImageFormatControl .......................................................................................................... 101
8.11.1 BinningHorizontal..................................................................................................................105
8.11.2 BinningHorizontalMode.........................................................................................................106
8.11.3 BinningSelector.....................................................................................................................106
8.11.4 BinningVertical ......................................................................................................................107
8.11.5 BinningVerticalMode .............................................................................................................107
8.11.6 Height....................................................................................................................................108
8.11.7 HeightMax.............................................................................................................................108
8.11.8 OffsetX ..................................................................................................................................109
8.11.9 OffsetY ..................................................................................................................................110
8.11.10 PixelFormat...........................................................................................................................110
8.11.11 ReverseX (mono cameras / pixel formats only) ....................................................................112
8.11.12 ReverseY (monochrome cameras / pixel formats only) ........................................................112
8.11.13 SensorHeight ........................................................................................................................113
8.11.14 SensorName .........................................................................................................................113
8.11.15 SensorPixelHeight ................................................................................................................113
8.11.16 SensorPixelWidth..................................................................................................................113
8.11.17 SensorShutterMode ..............................................................................................................114
8.11.18 SensorWidth .........................................................................................................................114
8.11.19 TestPattern ...........................................................................................................................114
8.11.20 TestPatternGeneratorSelector ..............................................................................................115
8.11.21 Width.....................................................................................................................................116
8.11.22 WidthMax ..............................................................................................................................117
8.12 Category: LUTControl......................................................................................................................... 118
8.12.1 DefectPixelCorrection ...........................................................................................................120
8.12.2 DefectPixelListEntryActive ....................................................................................................120
8.12.3 DefectPixelListEntryPosX .....................................................................................................120
8.12.4 DefectPixelListEntryPosY .....................................................................................................120
8.12.5 DefectPixelListIndex .............................................................................................................121
8.12.6 DefectPixelListSelector .........................................................................................................121
8.12.7 LUTContent...........................................................................................................................121
8.12.8 LUTEnable ............................................................................................................................122
8.12.9 LUTIndex ..............................................................................................................................122
8.12.10 LUTSelector ..........................................................................................................................122

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8.12.11 LUTValue ..............................................................................................................................122
8.13 Category: Memory Management ........................................................................................................ 123
8.13.1 MemoryMaxBlocks................................................................................................................123
8.14 Category: SequencerControl .............................................................................................................. 123
8.14.1 SequencerConfigurationMode ..............................................................................................124
8.14.2 SequencerFeatureEnable .....................................................................................................125
8.14.3 SequencerFeatureSelector ...................................................................................................125
8.14.4 SequencerMode....................................................................................................................126
8.14.5 SequencerPathSelector ........................................................................................................126
8.14.6 SequencerSetActive .............................................................................................................126
8.14.7 SequencerSetLoad ...............................................................................................................127
8.14.8 SequencerSetNext................................................................................................................127
8.14.9 SequencerSetSave ...............................................................................................................127
8.14.10 SequencerSetSelector ..........................................................................................................127
8.14.11 SequencerSetStart................................................................................................................128
8.14.12 SequencerTriggerActivation..................................................................................................128
8.14.13 SequencerTriggerSource......................................................................................................128
8.15 Category: TransportLayerControl ....................................................................................................... 129
8.15.1 EnergyEfficientEthernetEnable .............................................................................................129
8.15.2 PayloadSize ..........................................................................................................................129
8.15.3 Category: TransportLayerControl → USB3Vision.................................................................129
8.15.3.1 InterfaceSpeedMode ........................................................................................ 130
8.15.3.2 SIControl .......................................................................................................... 130
8.15.3.3 SIPayloadFinalTransfer1Size........................................................................... 130
8.15.3.4 SIPayloadFinalTransfer2Size........................................................................... 131
8.15.3.5 SIPayloadTransferCount .................................................................................. 131
8.15.3.6 SIPayloadTransferSize..................................................................................... 131
8.16 Category: UserSetControl................................................................................................................... 132
8.16.1 UserSetDefault......................................................................................................................132
8.16.2 UserSetFeatureEnable .........................................................................................................132
8.16.3 UserSetFeatureSelector .......................................................................................................133
8.16.4 UserSetLoad .........................................................................................................................134
8.16.5 UserSetSave.........................................................................................................................134
8.16.6 UserSetSelector....................................................................................................................134

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1 General information
Thanks for purchasing a camera of the Baumer family. This User´s Guide describes how to con-
nect, set up and use the camera.
NOTICE
Read this manual carefully and observe the notes and safety instructions!
1.1 Support
In the case of any questions please contact our Technical & Application Support Center.
Worldwide
Baumer Optronic GmbH
Badstrasse 30
DE-01454 Radeberg, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Website: www.baumer.com
E-mail: [email protected]
1.2 Target group
This User´s Guide is intended for experienced users who want to integrate AX Smart Cameras
into an image processing system. Programming skills, ideally in Python™ or C++, and knowl-
edge of computer vision are required.
1.3 Intended use
The Baumer AX Smart Camera is a user programmable, Linux based, all-in-one image process-
ing system for many different applications.
It has a compact housing suitable for industrial use and is designed exclusively for indoor use.
The use in wet locations is permissible under consideration of the IP protection class.
CAUTION
Use the camera only for its intended purpose!
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.
1.4 Scope and further reading
This User´s Guide will only cover the basics on how the AX Smart Camera is handled.
The provided Operating System and libraries are based on NVIDIA’s Jetpack and L4T (Linux®
for Tegra®) which in turn is based on Ubuntu® Linux® 18.04.

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For detailed information about the Jetson™ hardware and the Jetpack software NVIDIA® pro-
vides a lot of documentation. Please refer to this documentation at the NVIDIA® developer web-
sites and forums as required.
For general questions on usage and further help with Ubuntu® Linux®, you can also visit the
Ubuntu® help and community pages.
The Linux® image for the AX Smart Cameras can be downloaded from the website: https://
www.baumer.com/ax-software
1.5 Classification of the safety instructions
In the User´s Guide, the safety instructions are classified as follows:
NOTICE
Gives helpful notes on operation or other general recommendations.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation. If the situation is not avoided, slight or minor injury
could result or the device may be damaged.
DANGER
Indicates an immediate imminent danger. If the danger is not avoided, the consequences are
death or very serious injury.
1.6 Transport / Storage
Transport the camera only in the original packaging. When the camera is not installed, then
store the camera in original packaging.

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1.7 Disposal
Dispose of outdated products with electrical or electronic circuits, not in the nor-
mal domestic waste, but rather according to your national law and the directives
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC for recycling within the competent collectors.
Through the proper disposal of obsolete equipment will help to save valuable re-
sources and prevent possible adverse effects on human health and the environ-
ment.
The return of the packaging to the material cycle helps conserve raw materials
and reduces the production of waste. When no longer required, dispose of the
packaging materials in accordance with the local regulations in force.
Keep the original packaging during the warranty period in order to be able to pack
the device properly in the event of a warranty claim.
1.8 Warranty notes
If it is obvious that the device is / was dismantled, reworked or repaired by other than Baumer
technicians, Baumer Optronic will not take any responsibility for the subsequent performance
and quality of the device!
1.9 Copyright
Any duplication or reprinting of this documentation, in whole or in part, and the reproduction of
the illustrations even in modified form is permitted only with the written approval of Baumer. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice.
1.10 Conformity
1.10.1 CE
We declare, under our sole responsibility, that the previously described Baumer
cameras conform with the directives of the CE.
1.10.2 UR
The camera has been tested by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and complies
with the requirements under specified installation conditions of the standards:
nUL 61010-1 Edition 3 - Revision Date: 2016/04/29
nUL 61010-2-201 Edition 2 - Published: 2018/05/14
nCSA C22.2 NO. 61010-1-12 Edition 3 - Update No. 2: 2016/04
nCSA C22.2 NO. 61010-2-201:18 Edition 2 - Published: 2018/02

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2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
The installer of the system is responsible for the safety of the system in which the device is inte-
grated.
CAUTION
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices!
CAUTION
Heat accumulation in the device
Heat can damage the device. Provide adequate dissipation of heat. As there are numerous pos-
sibilities for installation, Baumer recommends no specific method for proper heat dissipation, but
suggest the following principle:
a) Every form of convection around the device and mounting helps reduce temperature. Pre-
vent heat from becoming trapped!
b) Mounting in combination with forced convection may provide proper heat dissipation.
c) Avoid mounting onto stainless steel. Stainless steel has a roughly 10-fold lower thermal con-
ductivity compared to aluminium.
d) Do not install the device at the end of a profile; this will allow heat to dissipate on both sides
(higher temperature drops over a larger area)!
e) Do not operate other devices in close proximity to the camera. Their waste heat could addi-
tionally heat the camera.

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3 Camera models
All Baumer cameras of these family are characterized by:
High image quality
nSony® Pregius™ Sensor for highest image quality
nLow noise, structure free image information
nHigh sensitivity with large pixel sizes and binning features
nGlobal shutter architecture for minimized motion blur
nFPGA based, machine vision optimized image signal processor (ISP)
GenICam compatibility
nFully GenICam™ compatible
nIndustrially-compliant process interface and parameter setting capability
nEasy use through provided Baumer neoAPI and GAPI SDK's for Python™ and C++
nGenICam™ compatibility enables many 3rd party machine vision software packages
Computer vision and AI capabilities
nPowerful NVIDIA® Jetson™ Hardware with ARM® CPU, NVIDIA® GPU and Deep Learning
Accelerators (DLA) enables AI and computer vision use cases with high framerates
nCompatible with standard AI frameworks like TensorFlow or Caffe
nCompatible with many standard computer vision frameworks like openCV or scikit-image
Linux® operating system
nStandard development environment
nHuge variety of Ubuntu® packages for every requirement
nCompletely customizable as required
Flexible interfaces
nHardware-trigger for extremely low latency / jitter triggering
nSynchronized high power outputs for lighting control
nGigabit Ethernet
nRS232
nUSB 3.0
nHDMI
Camera
SoM
(System on Module)
Processing board
GigE
Linux OS
Baumer SDK´sBaumer Camera Explorer
Custom AI / Computer Vision App
2 x USB 3.0
Recovery Mode
Jumper
Micro-HDMI
SD Card
Debug UART
RS232
I/O
Trigger
Flash
Micro USB
Recovery

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3.1 VAX
3.1.1 General description
12 3 4 5 6 7 8
9101112
1 Lens mount (C-mount) 2 4 x Tube adapter / front mounting threads
3 Recovery mode jumper 4 Micro HDMI
5 Slot for micro SD card 6 Debug UART
7 Recovery mode (Micro USB) 8 2 x USB3.0 (Type A)
9 Power supply / Digital-IO / RS232 10 Status LED
11 Ethernet LED 12 Gigabit Ethernet Port
3.1.2 Available models
Camera
Type
System on Module
(SoM)
Sensor
Size
Resolution
(Width × Height)
Full Frames
[max. fps]
Monochrome
VAX-32M.I.NVN NVIDIA® Jeton
Nano™
1/1.8" 2048 x 1536 55.5
VAX-50M.I.NVX NVIDIA® Jetson
Xavier NX™
2/3" 2448 x 2048 73
Color
VAX-32C.I.NVN NVIDIA® Jeton
Nano™
1/1.8" 2048 x 1536 55.5
VAX-50C.I.NVX NVIDIA® Jetson
Xavier NX™
2/3" 2448 x 2048 73

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3.1.3 Dimensions
R5
4x
26
26
28,7
4xM3x6
8xM3x5
12,9
120,4
26
8,364
2xM3x5
temperature
measurement point 70
70
18
25

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4 Installation
CAUTION
The installer of the system is responsible for the safety of the system in which the device is inte-
grated.
4.1 Wiring (example)
What is included:
nThe AX Smart Camera
▪ Cover
▪ UMO/UM2 jumper
▪ M12 dust cover
▪ C-Mount dust cover
npreinstalled OS and software
What is not included:
To use the AX Smart Camera further compo-
nents are required:
n24 V Power Supply (min. 25 W)
nM12 power / GPIO cable
nsuitable C-Mount lens
To access all features of the AX Smart Cam-
eras we recommend also following:
nUSB keyboard and mouse
nHDMI monitor
nMicro HDMI adapter
nM12 X-Coded Ethernet cable
na computer with internet connection is re-
quired for flashing the device
nUSB Type A to micro B cable
Baumer provides a large variety of optional ac-
cessories which are tested to work with AX
Smart Cameras:
nIP67 Tubing System for lens protection
nlarger end-lid to cover USB-License-Don-
gles or small USB Sticks
nMounting Plate with tripod-thread
nM12 process and Ethernet cables with a
variety of specifications and length
nvarious C-Mount lenses
nvarious lighting options
open wire
(SSH-Connection)
1Ethernet cable (SSH-Connection / Network) 3HDMI cable
2Cable for power supply, Digital-IO

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4.2 Environmental requirements
Storage temperature -10 °C (+14 °F) ... +70 °C (+158 °F)
Humidity 10 % ... 90 % non condensing
4.3 Ambient temperature / Heat transmission
CAUTION
Heat accumulation in the device
Heat can damage the device. Provide adequate dissipation of heat. As there are numerous pos-
sibilities for installation, Baumer recommends no specific method for proper heat dissipation, but
suggest the following principle:
a) Every form of convection around the device and mounting helps reduce temperature. Pre-
vent heat from becoming trapped!
b) Mounting in combination with forced convection may provide proper heat dissipation.
c) Avoid mounting onto stainless steel. Stainless steel has a roughly 10-fold lower thermal con-
ductivity compared to aluminum.
d) Do not install the device at the end of a profile; this will allow heat to dissipate on both sides
(higher temperature drops over a larger area)!
e) Do not operate other devices in close proximity to the camera. Their waste heat could addi-
tionally heat the camera.
The cooling requirements of the AX Smart Cameras differ widely depending on the computing
power required for the application.
Generally, it is always a good idea to mount the AX Smart Camera on a large aluminum profile
or similar mounting point to aid heat dissipation.
Further, NVIDIA® provides tools to reduce the maximum power usage and tools to monitor tem-
peratures and computing requirements.
T
Camera Type
Max. Temperature
(T = Measurement Point)
Monochrome
VAX-32M.I.NVN 65 °C (149 °F)
VAX-50M.I.NVX 60 °C (140 °F)
Color
VAX-32C.I.NVN 65 °C (149 °F)
VAX-50C.I.NVX 60 °C (140 °F)

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Maximum ambient temperature depending on use case
Camera Type Use case
mounted (45 x 90 mm
aluminum profile) not mounted
VAX-32M.I.NVN
VAX-32C.I.NVN
Full power usage
(CPU, GPU & Camera
@ 100%)
53 °C (124.7 °F) 40 °C (104 °F)
Typical power usage
(running a typical DNN
& Camera)
56 °C (132.8 °F) 46 °C (114.8 °F)
VAX-50M.I.NVX
VAX-50C.I.NVX
Full power usage
(CPU, GPU & Camera
@ 100%)
44 °C (111.2 °F) 27 °C (80.6 °F)
Typical power usage
(running a typical DNN
& Camera)
52 °C (125.6 °F) 42 °C (107.6 °F)

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4.3.1 Emergency shutdown at Overtemperature
To prevent damage on the hardware due to high temperatures, the integrated camera is
equipped with an emergency shutdown. The DeviceTemperatureStatusTransitionSelector (Cat-
egory: DeviceControl) feature allows you to select different thresholds for temperatures:
nNormalToHigh: freely programmable value
nHighToExeeded: fixed value (image recording is stopped if exceeded)
nExeededToNormal: freely programmable value, temperature for error-free re-activation of
the camera.
In the DeviceTemperatureStatusTransition feature, the temperatures for the programmable tem-
perature transitions are set.
The Event EventDeviceTemperatureStatusChanged is always generated when DeviceTemper-
atureStatus changes.
If the temperature rises above the value set at HighToExceed, the DeviceTemperatureEx-
ceeded feature is set to True and the image recording is stopped.
For further use, the camera must be disconnected from the power supply after cooling down or
a DeviceReset (Category: DeviceControl) should be carried out.
The sufficient cooling is recognizable when the event EvenDeviceTemperatureStatusChanged
(Device Temperature < ExceededToNormal) is output.
NormalToHigh
freely programmable value
HighToExceed
fixed value (camera shutdown if exceeded)
ExceedToNormal
(Device Temperature < ExceededToNormal)
freely programmable value
temperature curve
Time
Temperature
Event:DeviceTemperature-
StatusChanged
Event:DeviceTemperature-
StatusChanged
Event:DeviceTemperature-
StatusChanged
Cooling measures
recommended
Temperatures for emergency shutdown
When the temperature measurement at the internal temperature sensor gives a temperature ex-
ceeding the specified values in the following table(s), the DeviceTemperatureExceeded feature
is set to True and the image recording is stopped.
Camera Type max. Temperature (internal sensor)
Monochrome
VAX-32M.I.NVN 73 °C (163.4 °F)
VAX-50M.I.NVX 73 °C (163.4 °F)
Color
VAX-32C.I.NVN 73 °C (163.4 °F)
VAX-50C.I.NVX 73 °C (163.4 °F)

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4.3.2 NVIDIA Jetson thermal Management
The integrated NVIDIA® Jetson™ SoM comes with an integrated active thermal management
system. If temperatures exceed set boundaries the CPU and/or GPU Cores will reduce their
maximum clock frequency as required.
The NVIDIA® tool tegrastats can help to monitor the temperatures and clock speeds.
4.4 Mechanical Tests
Baumer cameras are tested towards the following standards to ensure industrial suitability.
Environmental Testing Standard Parameter
Vibration, sinusoidal IEC 60068-2-6 Continuous oscillation 10-2000 Hz
Amplitude underneath
crossover frequencies
0,75 mm
Acceleration 1 g
Test duration 150 min (axis)
450 min (total)
Vibration, broad band IEC 60068-2-64 Frequency range 10-2000 Hz
Acceleration 10 g
Test duration 5 h (axis)
15 h (total)
Shock IEC 60068-2-27 Pulse time 11 ms / 6 ms
Acceleration 50 g / 100 g
Bump IEC60068-2-29 Pulse Time 2 ms
Acceleration 100 g
4.5 Lens mounting
Avoid contamination of the sensor and the lens by dust and airborne particles when mounting
the lens to the device!
Therefore the following points are very important:
nInstall the camera in an environment that is as dust free as possible!
nKeep the C-Mount covered if no lens is attached
nHold the camera downwards with unprotected sensor.
nAvoid contact with any optical surface of the camera!

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4.6 Modular tube system (ordered separately)
Tube
Tube Adapter
Camera
Tube Modul
The peak torque while
tightening the
screws is 0.9 Nm.
Use a torque wrench!
Recommended grease
for easier installation of
the sealing rings:
ELKALUB GLS 867
Tube Adapter
Art. No.: 11185373
A
A
49,5Ø
A-A
5,25
2,75
2,5
3
3,25
M47 x 0,75
M 47
Art. No.: 11185377
A
A
Ø 56
A-A
5,25
2,75
2,5
3
3,25
M62 x 0,75
M 62