Baumer VCXG.2 User manual

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Operating Manual
VCXG.2 / VCXG.2.XC / VCXG.2.I / VCXU.2
(Gigabit Ethernet / USB3.0)

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List of contents
1 About this document .................................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 Purpose............................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Warnings in this manual...................................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Labels in this manual .......................................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Liability limitation ................................................................................................................................. 12
1.5 Copyright............................................................................................................................................. 12
2 General information .................................................................................................................................... 13
3 Description................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 VCXG.2 ............................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Conception............................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.2 LED status indicator.............................................................................................................. 14
3.1.3 Camera models..................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.4 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 16
3.2 VCXG.2.XC ......................................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Conception............................................................................................................................ 17
3.2.2 LED status indicator.............................................................................................................. 17
3.2.3 Camera models..................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.4 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 18
3.3 VCXG.2.I ............................................................................................................................................. 19
3.3.1 Conception............................................................................................................................ 19
3.3.2 LED status indicator.............................................................................................................. 19
3.3.3 Camera models..................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.4 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 21
3.4 VCXU.2 ............................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.1 Conception............................................................................................................................ 22
3.4.2 LED status indicator.............................................................................................................. 22
3.4.3 Camera models..................................................................................................................... 23
3.4.4 Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................. 24
4 Transport and storage ................................................................................................................................ 25
4.1 Transport............................................................................................................................................. 25
4.2 Delivery inspection .............................................................................................................................. 25
5 Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 Environmental requirements ............................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Mechanical Tests ................................................................................................................................ 27
5.3 Emergency shutdown at Overtemperature ......................................................................................... 28
5.4 Heat dissipation................................................................................................................................... 31
5.4.1 Cooling channel (VCXG.2.XC only)...................................................................................... 32
5.5 Lens mount ......................................................................................................................................... 34
5.6 Filter exchange.................................................................................................................................... 34
5.7 Modular tube system (please order separately).................................................................................. 35

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6 Optical specification ................................................................................................................................... 41
6.1 VCXG.2 ............................................................................................................................................... 41
6.1.1 Sensor position accuracy...................................................................................................... 41
6.1.2 Filter glass color cameras..................................................................................................... 42
6.1.3 Spectral sensitivity ................................................................................................................ 42
6.2 VCXG.2.XC ......................................................................................................................................... 47
6.2.1 Sensor position accuracy...................................................................................................... 47
6.2.2 Spectral sensitivity ................................................................................................................ 48
6.3 VCXG.2.I ............................................................................................................................................. 49
6.3.1 Sensor position accuracy...................................................................................................... 49
6.3.2 Filter glass color cameras..................................................................................................... 50
6.3.3 Cover glasses Tubes ............................................................................................................ 50
6.3.4 Spectral sensitivity ................................................................................................................ 50
6.4 VCXU.2 ............................................................................................................................................... 54
6.4.1 Sensor position accuracy...................................................................................................... 54
6.4.2 Filter glass color cameras..................................................................................................... 55
6.4.3 Spectral sensitivity ................................................................................................................ 55
7 Electrical installation .................................................................................................................................. 60
7.1 General instructions for electric installation......................................................................................... 60
7.2 VCXG.2 ............................................................................................................................................... 60
7.2.1 Pin assignment ..................................................................................................................... 60
7.2.2 Digital IO ............................................................................................................................... 62
7.2.3 GPIO (General Purpose Input / Output) ............................................................................... 63
7.3 VCXG.2.XC ......................................................................................................................................... 64
7.3.1 Pin assignment ..................................................................................................................... 64
7.3.2 Digital IO ............................................................................................................................... 66
7.3.3 GPIO (General Purpose Input / Output) ............................................................................... 67
7.4 VCXG.2.I ............................................................................................................................................. 68
7.4.1 Pin assignment ..................................................................................................................... 68
7.4.2 Digital-IO............................................................................................................................... 69
7.5 VCXU.2 ............................................................................................................................................... 70
7.5.1 Pin assignment ..................................................................................................................... 70
7.5.2 Digital IO ............................................................................................................................... 71
7.5.3 GPIO (General Purpose Input / Output) ............................................................................... 72
8 Preventive maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 73
8.1 Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................. 73
9 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 75
9.1 Support................................................................................................................................................ 75
9.2 Accessories......................................................................................................................................... 75
10 Software ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
10.1 Baumer GAPI ...................................................................................................................................... 76
10.2 Baumer neoAPI................................................................................................................................... 76
10.3 Baumer Camera Explorer ................................................................................................................... 76
10.4 3rd Party Software................................................................................................................................ 76

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11 GenICam Camera Features ........................................................................................................................ 77
11.1 Category: AcquisitionControl............................................................................................................... 77
11.1.1 AcquisitionAbort.................................................................................................................... 77
11.1.2 AcquisitionFrameCount......................................................................................................... 78
11.1.3 AcquisitionFrameRate........................................................................................................... 78
11.1.4 AcquisitionFrameRateEnable ............................................................................................... 78
11.1.5 AcquisitionMode.................................................................................................................... 79
11.1.6 AcquisitionStart..................................................................................................................... 79
11.1.7 AcquisitionStatus .................................................................................................................. 79
11.1.8 AcquisitionStatusSelector ..................................................................................................... 80
11.1.9 AcquisitionStop .................................................................................................................... 80
11.1.10 ExposureAuto ....................................................................................................................... 80
11.1.11 ExposureMode...................................................................................................................... 81
11.1.12 ExposureTime....................................................................................................................... 81
11.1.13 ExposureTimeGapMax ......................................................................................................... 85
11.1.14 ExposureTimeGapMin .......................................................................................................... 85
11.1.15 ReadoutMode ....................................................................................................................... 86
11.1.16 ShortExposureTimeEnable................................................................................................... 86
11.1.17 TriggerActivation................................................................................................................... 87
11.1.18 TriggerDelay ......................................................................................................................... 87
11.1.19 TriggerMode.......................................................................................................................... 87
11.1.20 TriggerOverlap...................................................................................................................... 88
11.1.21 TriggerSelector ..................................................................................................................... 88
11.1.22 TriggerSoftware .................................................................................................................... 88
11.1.23 TriggerSource ....................................................................................................................... 89
11.2 Category: ActionControl (GigE only) ................................................................................................... 89
11.2.1 ActionDeviceKey................................................................................................................... 90
11.2.2 ActionGroupKey.................................................................................................................... 90
11.2.3 ActionGroupMask ................................................................................................................. 91
11.2.4 ActionSelector....................................................................................................................... 91
11.3 Category: AnalogControl..................................................................................................................... 91
11.3.1 BalanceWhiteAuto (color cameras only)............................................................................... 91
11.3.2 BlackLevel............................................................................................................................. 92
11.3.3 BlackLevelSelector ............................................................................................................... 93
11.3.4 Gain ...................................................................................................................................... 94
11.3.5 GainAuto............................................................................................................................... 96
11.3.6 GainSelector ......................................................................................................................... 96
11.3.7 Gamma ................................................................................................................................. 97
11.4 Category: AutoFeatureControl ............................................................................................................ 98
11.4.1 AutoFeatureHeight................................................................................................................ 101
11.4.2 AutoFeatureOffsetX .............................................................................................................. 101
11.4.3 AutoFeatureOffsetY .............................................................................................................. 102
11.4.4 AutoFeatureRegionMode...................................................................................................... 102
11.4.5 AutoFeatureRegionReference .............................................................................................. 102
11.4.6 AutoFeatureRegionSelector ................................................................................................. 103
11.4.7 AutoFeatureWidth ................................................................................................................. 103
11.4.8 BalanceWhiteAutoStatus ...................................................................................................... 104
11.4.9 BrightnessAutoNominalValue ............................................................................................... 104
11.4.10 BrightnessAutoPriority .......................................................................................................... 104
11.4.11 ExposureAutoMaxValue ....................................................................................................... 106

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11.4.12 ExposureAutoMinValue ........................................................................................................ 106
11.4.13 GainAutoMaxValue ............................................................................................................... 106
11.4.14 GainAutoMinValue ................................................................................................................ 106
11.5 Category: ChunkDataControl .............................................................................................................. 107
11.5.1 ChunkEnable ........................................................................................................................ 108
11.5.2 ChunkModeActive................................................................................................................. 108
11.5.3 ChunkSelector ...................................................................................................................... 108
11.6 Category: ColorTransformationControl (color cameras only).............................................................. 110
11.6.1 ColorTransformationAuto...................................................................................................... 111
11.6.2 ColorTransformationEnable .................................................................................................. 111
11.6.3 ColorTransformationFactoryListSelector .............................................................................. 112
11.6.4 ColorTransformationOutputColorSpace ............................................................................... 112
11.6.5 ColorTransformationResetToFactoryList .............................................................................. 112
11.6.6 ColorTransformationValue .................................................................................................... 113
11.6.7 ColorTransformationValueSelector....................................................................................... 113
11.7 Category: CounterAndTimerControl.................................................................................................... 113
11.7.1 CounterDuration.................................................................................................................... 113
11.7.2 CounterEventActivation ........................................................................................................ 114
11.7.3 CounterEventSource ............................................................................................................ 114
11.7.4 CounterReset........................................................................................................................ 115
11.7.5 CounterResetActivation ........................................................................................................ 115
11.7.6 CounterResetSource ............................................................................................................ 115
11.7.7 CounterSelector .................................................................................................................... 116
11.7.8 CounterValue ........................................................................................................................ 117
11.7.9 CounterValueAtReset ........................................................................................................... 117
11.7.10 FrameCounter....................................................................................................................... 117
11.7.11 TimerDelay............................................................................................................................ 118
11.7.12 TimerDuration ....................................................................................................................... 118
11.7.13 TimerSelector........................................................................................................................ 118
11.7.14 TimerTriggerActivation.......................................................................................................... 119
11.7.15 TimerTriggerSource .............................................................................................................. 119
11.8 Category: CustomDataControl ............................................................................................................ 120
11.8.1 CustomData .......................................................................................................................... 120
11.8.2 CustomDataConfiguration .................................................................................................... 120
11.8.3 CustomDataSelector............................................................................................................. 121
11.9 Category: DeviceControl ..................................................................................................................... 121
11.9.1 DeviceCharacterSet.............................................................................................................. 121
11.9.2 DeviceEventChannelCount................................................................................................... 121
11.9.3 DeviceFamilyName............................................................................................................... 122
11.9.4 DeviceFirmwareVersion........................................................................................................ 122
11.9.5 DeviceGenCPVersionMajor .................................................................................................. 122
11.9.6 DeviceGenCPVersionMinor .................................................................................................. 122
11.9.7 DeviceLinkSelector ............................................................................................................... 123
11.9.8 DeviceLinkSpeed .................................................................................................................. 123
11.9.9 DeviceLinkThroughputLimit .................................................................................................. 123
11.9.10 DeviceManufacturerInfo........................................................................................................ 124
11.9.11 DeviceModelName................................................................................................................ 124
11.9.12 DeviceRegistersEndiannes................................................................................................... 124
11.9.13 DeviceReset.......................................................................................................................... 125
11.9.14 DeviceResetToDeliveryState ................................................................................................ 125

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11.9.15 DeviceSFNCVersionMajor .................................................................................................... 125
11.9.16 DeviceSFNCVersionMinor .................................................................................................... 126
11.9.17 DeviceSFNCVersionSubMinor.............................................................................................. 126
11.9.18 DeviceScanType................................................................................................................... 126
11.9.19 DeviceSensorType................................................................................................................ 126
11.9.20 DeviceSerialNumber ............................................................................................................. 127
11.9.21 DeviceStreamChannelCount ................................................................................................ 127
11.9.22 DeviceStreamChannelEndianness ....................................................................................... 127
11.9.23 DeviceStreamChannelSelector............................................................................................. 127
11.9.24 DeviceStreamChannelType .................................................................................................. 128
11.9.25 DeviceTLType....................................................................................................................... 128
11.9.26 DeviceTLVersionMajor.......................................................................................................... 128
11.9.27 DeviceTLVersionMinor.......................................................................................................... 128
11.9.28 DeviceTLVersionSubMinor ................................................................................................... 129
11.9.29 DeviceTemperature .............................................................................................................. 129
11.9.30 DeviceTemperatureExceeded .............................................................................................. 129
11.9.31 DeviceTemperatureSelector ................................................................................................. 129
11.9.32 DeviceTemperatureStatus .................................................................................................... 130
11.9.33 DeviceTemperatureStatusTransition .................................................................................... 130
11.9.34 DeviceTemperatureStatusTransitionSelector ....................................................................... 130
11.9.35 DeviceType ........................................................................................................................... 131
11.9.36 DeviceUserID........................................................................................................................ 131
11.9.37 DeviceVendorName.............................................................................................................. 131
11.9.38 DeviceVersion....................................................................................................................... 132
11.9.39 ReadOutTime........................................................................................................................ 132
11.9.40 TimestampLatch ................................................................................................................... 132
11.9.41 TimestampLatchValue .......................................................................................................... 133
11.9.42 USB2SupportEnable (USB cameras only) ........................................................................... 133
11.10 Category: DigitalIOControl .................................................................................................................. 134
11.10.1 LineDebouncerHighTimeAbs ................................................................................................ 136
11.10.2 LineDebouncerLowTimeAbs................................................................................................. 136
11.10.3 LineFormat............................................................................................................................ 137
11.10.4 LineInverter ........................................................................................................................... 138
11.10.5 LineMode .............................................................................................................................. 138
11.10.6 LinePWMConfigurationMode ................................................................................................ 138
11.10.7 LinePWMDuration................................................................................................................. 140
11.10.8 LinePWMDutyCycle .............................................................................................................. 140
11.10.9 LinePWMMaxDuration .......................................................................................................... 140
11.10.10LinePWMMaxDutyCycle ....................................................................................................... 140
11.10.11LinePWMMode ..................................................................................................................... 141
11.10.12LinePWMOffTime.................................................................................................................. 141
11.10.13LinePWMPeriodTime ............................................................................................................ 142
11.10.14LineSelector .......................................................................................................................... 142
11.10.15LineSource............................................................................................................................ 143
11.10.16LineStatus ............................................................................................................................. 145
11.10.17LineStatusAll ......................................................................................................................... 145
11.10.18UserOutputSelector .............................................................................................................. 145
11.10.19UserOutputValue .................................................................................................................. 146
11.10.20UserOutputValueAll .............................................................................................................. 146
11.11 Category: EventControl....................................................................................................................... 147

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11.11.1 EventNotification ................................................................................................................... 150
11.11.2 EventSelector........................................................................................................................ 150
11.11.3 LostEventCounter ................................................................................................................. 151
11.12 Category: ImageFormatControl........................................................................................................... 151
11.12.1 BinningHorizontal.................................................................................................................. 155
11.12.2 BinningHorizontalMode......................................................................................................... 158
11.12.3 BinningSelector..................................................................................................................... 158
11.12.4 BinningVertical ...................................................................................................................... 158
11.12.5 BinningVerticalMode ............................................................................................................. 161
11.12.6 Category: ImageFormatControl → CalibrationControl (MP cameras only)........................... 161
11.12.6.1 CalibrationAngleOfPolarizationOffset............................................................... 163
11.12.6.2 CalibrationEnable ............................................................................................. 163
11.12.6.3 CalibrationMatrixValue ..................................................................................... 163
11.12.6.4 CalibrationMatrixValueSelector ........................................................................ 164
11.12.7 ComponentEnable (MP cameras only)................................................................................. 164
11.12.8 ComponentSelector (MP cameras only)............................................................................... 164
11.12.9 Height.................................................................................................................................... 165
11.12.10HeightMax............................................................................................................................. 167
11.12.11OffsetX .................................................................................................................................. 169
11.12.12OffsetY .................................................................................................................................. 169
11.12.13PixelFormat........................................................................................................................... 170
11.12.14ReverseX (monochrome cameras/pixel formats only) .......................................................... 173
11.12.15ReverseY (monochrome cameras / pixel formats only) ........................................................ 173
11.12.16SensorHeight ........................................................................................................................ 174
11.12.17SensorName ......................................................................................................................... 174
11.12.18SensorPixelHeight ................................................................................................................ 174
11.12.19SensorPixelWidth.................................................................................................................. 174
11.12.20SensorShutterMode .............................................................................................................. 175
11.12.21SensorWidth ......................................................................................................................... 177
11.12.22TestPattern ........................................................................................................................... 177
11.12.23TestPatternGeneratorSelector .............................................................................................. 178
11.12.24Width..................................................................................................................................... 178
11.12.25WidthMax .............................................................................................................................. 180
11.13 Category: LUTControl ......................................................................................................................... 183
11.13.1 DefectPixelCorrection ........................................................................................................... 185
11.13.2 DefectPixelListEntryActive .................................................................................................... 185
11.13.3 DefectPixelListEntryPosX ..................................................................................................... 185
11.13.4 DefectPixelListEntryPosY ..................................................................................................... 185
11.13.5 DefectPixelListIndex ............................................................................................................. 186
11.13.6 DefectPixelListSelector ......................................................................................................... 186
11.13.7 LUTContent........................................................................................................................... 186
11.13.8 LUTEnable ............................................................................................................................ 187
11.13.9 LUTIndex .............................................................................................................................. 187
11.13.10LUTSelector .......................................................................................................................... 188
11.13.11LUTValue .............................................................................................................................. 188
11.14 Category: MemoryManagement.......................................................................................................... 188
11.14.1 MemoryMaxBlocks................................................................................................................ 188
11.15 Category: SequencerControl............................................................................................................... 189
11.15.1 SequencerConfigurationMode .............................................................................................. 190
11.15.2 SequencerFeatureEnable ..................................................................................................... 190

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11.15.3 SequencerFeatureSelector ................................................................................................... 190
11.15.4 SequencerMode ................................................................................................................... 191
11.15.5 SequencerPathSelector ........................................................................................................ 191
11.15.6 SequencerSetActive ............................................................................................................. 192
11.15.7 SequencerSetLoad ............................................................................................................... 192
11.15.8 SequencerSetNext................................................................................................................ 192
11.15.9 SequencerSetSave ............................................................................................................... 192
11.15.10SequencerSetSelector .......................................................................................................... 193
11.15.11SequencerSetStart ............................................................................................................... 193
11.15.12SequencerTriggerActivation ................................................................................................. 193
11.15.13SequencerTriggerSource...................................................................................................... 194
11.16 Category: TestControl ......................................................................................................................... 194
11.16.1 TestPendingAck.................................................................................................................... 194
11.17 Category: TransportLayerControl........................................................................................................ 195
11.17.1 EnergyEfficientEthernetEnable (GigE only).......................................................................... 195
11.17.2 Category: GigEVision............................................................................................................ 196
11.17.2.1 GVSPConfigurationBlockID64Bit ..................................................................... 196
11.17.2.2 GevCCP ........................................................................................................... 196
11.17.2.3 GevCurrentDefaultGateway ............................................................................. 196
11.17.2.4 GevCurrentIPAddress ...................................................................................... 197
11.17.2.5 GevCurrentIPConfigurationDHCP.................................................................... 197
11.17.2.6 GevCurrentIPConfigurationLLA........................................................................ 197
11.17.2.7 GevCurrentIPConfigurationPersistentIP........................................................... 197
11.17.2.8 GevCurrentSubnetMask ................................................................................... 198
11.17.2.9 GevFirstURL..................................................................................................... 198
11.17.2.10 GevGVCPExtendedStatusCodes..................................................................... 198
11.17.2.11 GevGVCPExtendedStatusCodesSelector........................................................ 198
11.17.2.12 GevGVCPPendingAck ..................................................................................... 199
11.17.2.13 GevIPConfigurationStatus................................................................................ 199
11.17.2.14 GevInterfaceSelector........................................................................................ 199
11.17.2.15 GevMACAddress.............................................................................................. 200
11.17.2.16 GevMCDA ........................................................................................................ 200
11.17.2.17 GevMCPHostPort ............................................................................................. 200
11.17.2.18 GevMCRC ........................................................................................................ 200
11.17.2.19 GevMCSP......................................................................................................... 201
11.17.2.20 GevMCTT ......................................................................................................... 201
11.17.2.21 GevNumberOfInterfaces .................................................................................. 201
11.17.2.22 GevPAUSEFrameReception ............................................................................ 201
11.17.2.23 GevPersistentDefaultGateway ......................................................................... 202
11.17.2.24 GevPersistentIPAddress .................................................................................. 202
11.17.2.25 GevPersistentSubnetMask............................................................................... 202
11.17.2.26 GevPrimaryApplicationIPAddress .................................................................... 202
11.17.2.27 GevPrimaryApplicationSocket.......................................................................... 203
11.17.2.28 GevPrimaryApplicationSwitchoverKey ............................................................. 203
11.17.2.29 GevSCDA ......................................................................................................... 203
11.17.2.30 GevSCFTD ....................................................................................................... 203
11.17.2.31 GevSCPD ......................................................................................................... 204
11.17.2.32 GevSCPHostPort.............................................................................................. 204
11.17.2.33 GevSCPInterfaceIndex..................................................................................... 204
11.17.2.34 GevSCPSDoNotFragment ............................................................................... 205

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11.17.2.35 GevSCPSFireTestPacket ................................................................................. 205
11.17.2.36 GevSCPSPacketSize ....................................................................................... 205
11.17.2.37 GevSCSP ......................................................................................................... 206
11.17.2.38 GevSecondURL ............................................................................................... 206
11.17.2.39 GevStreamChannelSelector............................................................................. 206
11.17.2.40 GevSupportedOption........................................................................................ 206
11.17.2.41 GevSupportedOptionSelector .......................................................................... 207
11.17.2.42 InterfaceSpeedMode ........................................................................................ 207
11.17.3 PayloadSize .......................................................................................................................... 207
11.17.4 Category: PtpControl ............................................................................................................ 208
11.17.4.1 PtpClockAccuracy ............................................................................................ 210
11.17.4.2 PtpClockID........................................................................................................ 210
11.17.4.3 PtpDataSetLatch .............................................................................................. 210
11.17.4.4 PtpEnable ......................................................................................................... 211
11.17.4.5 PtpGrandmasterClockID................................................................................... 211
11.17.4.6 PtpMode ........................................................................................................... 211
11.17.4.7 PtpOffsetFromMaster ....................................................................................... 212
11.17.4.8 PtpParentClockID ............................................................................................. 212
11.17.4.9 PtpServoStatus ................................................................................................ 212
11.17.4.10 PtpStatus .......................................................................................................... 213
11.17.5 Category: TransportLayerControl → USB3Vision ................................................................ 214
11.17.5.1 InterfaceSpeedMode ........................................................................................ 214
11.17.5.2 SIControl........................................................................................................... 214
11.17.5.3 SIPayloadFinalTransfer1Size........................................................................... 214
11.17.5.4 SIPayloadFinalTransfer2Size........................................................................... 215
11.17.5.5 SIPayloadTransferCount .................................................................................. 215
11.17.5.6 SIPayloadTransferSize..................................................................................... 215
11.18 Category: UserSetControl ................................................................................................................... 216
11.18.1 UserSetDefault...................................................................................................................... 216
11.18.2 UserSetFeatureEnable ......................................................................................................... 216
11.18.3 UserSetFeatureSelector ....................................................................................................... 216
11.18.4 UserSetLoad ......................................................................................................................... 218
11.18.5 UserSetSave......................................................................................................................... 219
11.18.6 UserSetSelector.................................................................................................................... 219
11.19 Category: boCalibrationData............................................................................................................... 220
11.19.1 boCalibrationAngularAperture .............................................................................................. 220
11.19.2 boCalibrationDataConfigurationMode................................................................................... 220
11.19.3 boCalibrationDataSave ......................................................................................................... 220
11.19.4 boCalibrationDataVersion ..................................................................................................... 221
11.19.5 boCalibrationFocalLength ..................................................................................................... 221
11.19.6 boCalibrationMatrixSelector.................................................................................................. 221
11.19.7 boCalibrationMatrixValue...................................................................................................... 221
11.19.8 boCalibrationMatrixValueSelector ........................................................................................ 222
11.19.9 boCalibrationVectorSelector ................................................................................................. 222
11.19.10boCalibrationVectorValue ..................................................................................................... 222
11.19.11boCalibrationVectorValueSelector ........................................................................................ 223
11.19.12boGeometryDistortionValue.................................................................................................. 223
11.19.13boGeometryDistortionValueSelector .................................................................................... 223
12 USB interface functionality ........................................................................................................................ 224
12.1 Device information .............................................................................................................................. 224

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13 GigE interface functionality........................................................................................................................ 225
13.1 packet size and Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU).......................................................................... 225
13.2 Inter Packet Gap (IPG)........................................................................................................................ 225
13.3 Frame Transmission Delay ................................................................................................................. 227
13.4 Multicast .............................................................................................................................................. 230
13.5 IP-Konfiguration .................................................................................................................................. 231
13.5.1 Persistent IP.......................................................................................................................... 231
13.5.2 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ..................................................................... 231
13.5.3 LLA (Link-Local-Address) ..................................................................................................... 231
13.5.4 Force IP (Static IP)................................................................................................................ 232
13.6 Packet Resend.................................................................................................................................... 232

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1.5 Copyright
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the illustrations even in modified form is permitted only with the written approval of Baumer. The
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2 General information
Intended use
This product is a precision device and serves the detection of items, objects, or physical mea-
surement variables and the preparation or provision of measured values as electric variables for
the higher-level system.
Unless specifically labeled, this product may not be used in explosive environments.
Commissioning
Assembly, installation, and calibration of this product may only be performed by a specialist.
Installation
Only use the fasteners and fastener accessories intended for this product for installation. Out-
puts not in use must not be wired. Unused wires of cable outputs must be insulated. Do not go
below the permissible cable bending radii. Disconnect the system from power before the prod-
uct is electrically connected. Use shielded cables to prevent electro-magnetic interference. If the
customer assembles plug connections on shielded cables, then EMC-version plug connections
should be used and the cable shield must be connected to the plug housing across a large sur-
face area.
Disposal (environmental protection)
Used electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of in household
waste. The product contains valuable raw materials that can be recycled. There-
fore dispose of this product at the appropriate collection point. For additional in-
formation visit www.baumer.com.

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3 Description
3.1 VCXG.2
3.1.1 Conception
12
3
1 Lens mount (C-mount) 2 Power supply / Digital IO
3 Network connection with LEDs
3.1.2 LED status indicator
1
2
Signal Meaning
1 green Connection active
green flashing receiving data
2 yellow Error
yellow flashing Transmitting data

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3.1.3 Camera models
Camera type Sensor size Resolution
(Width × Height)
Max. FPS1)
Monochrom
VCXG.2-13M 1/2" 1280 × 1024 145 | 94
VCXG.2-15M 1/1.8" 1440 × 1080 120 | 79
VCXG.2-25M 2/3" 1920 × 1200 59 | 53
VCXG.2-32M 1/1.8" 2048 × 1536 55.5 | 39.5
VCXG.2-51M 2/3" 2448 × 2048 35.5 | 23.5
VCXG.2-51MP 1/1.8" 3072 × 2048 29 | 16
VCXG.2-57M 1/1.8" 2464 × 2048 25 | 25
VCXG.2-65M.R 1/1.8" 3072 × 2048 29 | 16
VCXG.2-82M 2/3" 2848 × 2832 15 | 15
VCXG.2-124M 1.1" 4096 × 3000 15 | 10
VCXG.2-127M 1/1.1" 4096 × 2992 10 | 10
VCXG.2-201M.R 1" 5472 × 3648 9 | 6
VCXG.2-204M 1/1.1" 4480 × 4496 6 | 6
VCXG.2-241M 1.2" 5312 × 4592 5 | 5
Color
VCXG.2-13C 1/2" 1280 × 1024 145 | 94
VCXG.2-15C 1/1.8" 1440 × 1080 120 | 79
VCXG.2-25C 2/3" 1920 × 1200 59 | 53
VCXG.2-32C 1/1.8" 2048 × 1536 55.5 | 39.5
VCXG.2-51C 2/3" 2448 × 2048 35.5 | 23.5
VCXG.2-57C 1/1.8" 2464 × 2048 25 | 25
VCXG.2-65C.R 1/1.8" 3072 × 2048 29 | 16
VCXG.2-82C 2/3" 2848 × 2832 15 | 15
VCXG.2-124C 1.1" 4096 × 3000 15 | 10
VCXG.2-127C 1/1.1" 4096 × 2992 10 | 10
VCXG.2-201C.R 1" 5472 × 3648 9 | 6
VCXG.2-204C 1/1.1" 4480 × 4496 6 | 6
VCXG.2-241C 1.2" 5312 × 4592 5 | 5
1) image acquisition to the camera's internal memory | Interface

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3.1.4 Dimensional drawing
29
29
20
20
4,45
7,2
8,7
20
3
28,7
20
22
40
C-mount
6,6 ±0,3548,98,9
3
8 x M3 x 4
2 x M3 x 4
ø
Ill.1: Dimensional drawing - VCXG

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3.2 VCXG.2.XC
3.2.1 Conception
12 3
45
1 Lens mount (C-mount) 2 Cooling channel (inlet)
3 Cooling channel (outlet) 4 Network connection
5 Power supply / Digital IO
3.2.2 LED status indicator
1
2
Signal Meaning
1 green Connection active
green flashing receiving data
2 yellow Error
yellow flashing Transmitting data

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3.2.3 Camera models
Camera type Sensor size Resolution
(Width × Height)
Max. FPS1)
Monochrom
VCXG.2-51M.XC 2/3" 2448 × 2048 35.5 | 23.5
VCXG.2-241M.XC 1.2" 5312 × 4592 5 | 5
1) Image is acquired to the camera's internal memory | Interface
3.2.4 Dimensional drawing
4 x M3 x 4,5
26
8,9 46,1 8,75
C-Mount
26
3,5
8 x M3 x 4,5
36,7
temperature
measurement
point
31
20
12,2
16
2xM3x4,5
2xM2x4,5
36
30
26
ø
Ill.2: Dimensional drawing - VCXG.XC

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3.3 VCXG.2.I
3.3.1 Conception
1
2 3 4
5
1 Lens mount (C-mount) 2 4 x tube adapter with front mounting
threads
3 Power supply / Digital IO 4 Network connection
5 GigE status indicator
3.3.2 LED status indicator
1 2
Signal Meaning
1 yellow Error
yellow flashing Transmitting data
2 green Connection active
green flashing receiving data

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3.3.3 Camera models
Camera type Sensor size Resolution
(Width × Height)
Max. FPS1)
Monochrom
VCXG.2-15M.I 1/1.8" 1440 × 1080 120 | 79
VCXG.2-32M.I 1/1.8" 2048 × 1536 55.5 | 39.5
VCXG.2-51M.I 2/3" 2448 × 2048 35.5 | 23.5
VCXG.2-57M.I 1/1.8" 2464 × 2048 25 | 25
VCXG.2-82M.I 2/3" 2848 × 2832 15 | 15
VCXG.2-127M.I 1/1.1" 4096 × 2992 10 | 10
VCXG.2-201M.R.I 1" 5472 × 3648 9 | 6
VCXG.2-241M.I 1.2" 5312 × 4592 5 | 5
Color
VCXG.2-15C.I 1/1.8" 1440 × 1080 120 | 79
VCXG.2-32C.I 1/1.8" 2048 × 1536 55.5 | 39.5
VCXG.2-51C.I 2/3" 2448 × 2048 35.5 | 23.5
VCXG.2-57C.I 1/1.8" 2464 × 2048 25 | 25
VCXG.2-82C.I 2/3" 2848 × 2832 15 | 15
VCXG.2-127C.I 1/1.1" 4096 × 2992 10 | 10
VCXG.2-201C.R.I 1" 5472 × 3648 9 | 6
VCXG.2-241C.I 1.2" 5312 × 4592 5 | 5
1) image acquisition to the camera's internal memory | Interface