Baumer LXG series User manual

User´s Guide
LXG cameras with Visual Applets
(Gigabit Ethernet)
Document Version: v1.1
Release: 06.04.16
Document Number: 11162763

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Table of Contents
1. General Information ................................................................................................. 6
2. General safety instructions ..................................................................................... 7
3. Intended Use............................................................................................................. 7
4. General Description ................................................................................................. 7
5. Camera Models......................................................................................................... 8
5.1 LXG – Cameras with Visual Applets ....................................................................... 8
5.2 Lens Mount Adapter.............................................................................................. 10
5.3 Flange Focal Distance .......................................................................................... 12
6. Installation .............................................................................................................. 12
6.1 Environmental Requirements................................................................................ 12
6.2 Heat Transmission ................................................................................................ 13
6.3 Mechanical Tests................................................................................................... 14
7. Process- and Data Interface .................................................................................. 15
7.1 Pin-Assignment Interface...................................................................................... 15
7.2 Pin-Assignment Power Supply and Digital-IOs..................................................... 15
7.3 LED Signaling ....................................................................................................... 16
8. ProductSpecications .......................................................................................... 17
8.1 Sensor Specications ........................................................................................... 17
8.1.1 Quantum Efciency for Baumer LXG - Cameras with Visual Applets............. 17
8.1.2 Shutter............................................................................................................ 18
8.1.3 Digitization Taps ............................................................................................ 18
8.1.4 Field of View Position ..................................................................................... 19
8.2 Timings.................................................................................................................. 20
8.2.1 Free Running Mode........................................................................................ 20
8.2.2 Trigger Mode .................................................................................................. 21
9. Software .................................................................................................................. 25
9.1 Baumer GAPI SDK ............................................................................................... 25
9.2 3rd Party Software.................................................................................................. 25
10. Camera Functionalities.......................................................................................... 26
10.1 Image Acquisition................................................................................................ 26
10.1.1 Image Format ............................................................................................... 26
10.1.2 Pixel Format ................................................................................................. 27
10.1.3 Exposure Time.............................................................................................. 29
10.1.4 PRNU / DSNU Correction (FPN - Fixed Pattern Noise) ............................... 29
10.1.5 HDR.............................................................................................................. 30
10.1.6 Region of Interest (ROI) ............................................................................... 31

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10.2 Analog Controls................................................................................................... 33
10.2.1 Offset / Black Level....................................................................................... 33
10.2.2 Gain.............................................................................................................. 33
10.3 Defect Pixel Correction ....................................................................................... 33
10.3.1 General information...................................................................................... 33
10.3.2 Correction Algorithm..................................................................................... 34
10.3.3 DefectPixelList.............................................................................................. 34
10.4 Sequencer........................................................................................................... 35
10.4.1 General Information...................................................................................... 35
10.4.2 Baumer Optronic Sequencer in Camera xml-le.......................................... 36
10.4.3 Examples...................................................................................................... 36
10.4.4 Capability Characteristics of Baumer GAPI Sequencer Module .................. 37
10.4.5 Double Shutter ............................................................................................. 38
10.5 Process Interface ................................................................................................ 39
10.5.1 Digital I/O...................................................................................................... 39
10.6 Trigger Input / Trigger Delay ............................................................................... 41
10.6.1 Trigger Source.............................................................................................. 42
10.6.2 Debouncer.................................................................................................... 43
10.6.3 Flash Signal.................................................................................................. 43
10.6.4 Timer............................................................................................................. 44
10.7 User Sets ............................................................................................................ 45
10.8 Factory Settings .................................................................................................. 45
11. Interface Functionalities ........................................................................................ 46
11.1 Device Information .............................................................................................. 46
11.2 Baumer Image Info Header (Chunk Data)........................................................... 47
11.3 Packet Size and Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) ......................................... 48
11.4 "Inter Packet Gap" (IPG) .................................................................................... 49
11.4.1 Example 1: Multi Camera Operation – Minimal IPG..................................... 49
11.4.2 Example 2: Multi Camera Operation – Optimal IPG..................................... 50
11.5 Frame Delay........................................................................................................ 51
11.5.1 Time Saving in Multi-Camera Operation....................................................... 51
11.5.2 Conguration Example ................................................................................. 52
11.6 Multicast .............................................................................................................. 54
11.7 IP Conguration................................................................................................... 55
11.7.1 Persistent IP ................................................................................................. 55
11.7.2 DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) ............................................. 55
11.7.3 LLA................................................................................................................ 56
11.7.4 Force IP ........................................................................................................ 56
11.8 Packet Resend.................................................................................................... 57
11.8.1 Normal Case................................................................................................. 57
11.8.2 Fault 1: Lost Packet within Data Stream....................................................... 57
11.8.3 Fault 2: Lost Packet at the End of the Data Stream ..................................... 58
11.8.4 Termination Conditions ................................................................................ 58
11.9 Message Channel ............................................................................................... 59
11.10 Action Commands ............................................................................................. 60
11.10.1 Action Command Trigger ............................................................................ 60
12. Start-Stop-Behaviour ............................................................................................. 61
12.1 Start / Stop Acquisition (Camera)........................................................................ 61
12.2 Start / Stop Interface ........................................................................................... 61
12.3 Pause / Resume Interface .................................................................................. 61
12.4 Acquisition Modes ............................................................................................... 61

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12.4.1 Free Running................................................................................................ 61
12.4.2 Trigger .......................................................................................................... 61
12.4.3 Sequencer .................................................................................................... 61
13. Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 62
13.1 Sensor................................................................................................................. 62
13.2 Cover glass ......................................................................................................... 62
13.3 Housing............................................................................................................... 62
14. Transport / Storage ................................................................................................ 63
15. Disposal .................................................................................................................. 63
16. Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 63
17. Conformity .............................................................................................................. 64
17.1 CE ....................................................................................................................... 64
18. Support.................................................................................................................... 64

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

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2. General safety instructions
Observe the the following safety instruction when using the camera to avoid any damage
or injuries.
Caution
Provide adequate dissipation of heat, to ensure that the temperature does
not exceed +50 °C (+122 °F).
The surface of the camera may be hot during operation and immediately
after use. Be careful when handling the camera and avoid contact over a
longer period.
3. Intended Use
The camera is used to capture images that can be transferred over a GigE interface to a
PC.
Notice
Use the camera only for its intended purpose!
For any use that is not described in the technical documentation poses dangers and will
void the warranty. The risk has to be borne solely by the unit´s owner.
4. General Description
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No. Description No. Description
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LXG-40M.P
C-Mount only.
LXG-120M.P / LXG-200M.P
lens mount (M58), adapter for
other lens mounts available
4Signaling LED
2Data Port 1 (PoE) 5Digital-IO (RS485)
3Power Suppy / Digital-IO

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5. Camera Models
5.1 LXG – Cameras with Visual Applets
LXG-40M.P
LXG-120M.P
LXG-200M.P
Camera Type Sensor
Size Resolution Full Frames [max. fps]
Monochrome / Color
LXG-40M.P 1" 2048 x 2048 74
LXG-120M.P APS-C 4096 x 3072 25
LXG-200M.P 35 mm 5120 x 3840 16

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Dimensions
60
60
47
47
Pixel 0,0
8 x M3 x 6
1"-32 UN
18,055 ±0,025
26
8
52,35
54,25
44,75
8
26
8 x M3 x 6
8
26
30
6
19,7
20
17,5
48,8
14,7
14,7
35,8
LXG-40M.P
47
60
47
60
M58 x 0,75
Pixel 0,0
4 x M3 x 6
44,75
52,35
54,25
35,8
8
26
8 x M3 x 6
8
26
12 ±0,25
8
26
14,7
19,7
20
17,5
48,8
14,7
LXG-120M.P
LXG-200M.P
◄Figure1
Dimensions of the Bau-
mer LXG cameras with
Visual Applets

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5.2 Lens Mount Adapter
Notice
LXG-40M.P have a C-Mount interface only.
Adapter M58 / F-Mount (Art. No.: 11117852)
59ø
40,43
F-Mount
M58x0,75
Adapter M58 / M42x1-Mount (26.8mm) (Art. No.: 11127232)
20,75
59ø
M58x0,75
M42x1
3
ø
50
Notice
suitable for Zeiss M42 lenses (e.g. Biogon T* 2.8/21 Z-M42-I, Biogon T* 2/35 Z-M42-I,
C Sonnar T* 1.5/50 Z-M42-I)