Baumer SXC10 User manual

Baumer SXC v1
User's Guide for CameraLink®Cameras with Truesense Imaging
Sensors

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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. SXC – Cameras with C-Mount............................................................................... 8
5.2. SXC-F – Cameras with F-Mount............................................................................ 9
6. ProductSpecications .......................................................................................... 10
6.1. Sensor Specications .......................................................................................... 10
6.1.1. Quantum Efciency for Baumer SXC Cameras ............................................ 10
6.1.2. Shutter........................................................................................................... 10
6.1.3. Readout Modes ..............................................................................................11
6.2. Timings................................................................................................................. 13
6.2.1. Free Running Mode....................................................................................... 13
6.2.2. Trigger Mode ................................................................................................. 14
6.3. Field of View Position........................................................................................... 18
6.4. Process- and Data Interface ................................................................................ 19
6.4.1. Pin-Assignment CameraLink®Interface ........................................................ 19
6.4.2. Pin-Assignment Power Supply and Digital IOs ............................................. 19
6.4.3. LED Signaling................................................................................................ 19
6.5. Environmental Requirements............................................................................... 20
6.5.1. Temperature and Humidity Range................................................................. 20
6.5.2. Heat Transmission......................................................................................... 20
6.5.3. Mechanical Tests ........................................................................................... 21
7. Software .................................................................................................................. 22
7.1. Baumer GAPI....................................................................................................... 22
8. Camera Functionalities.......................................................................................... 23
8.1. Image Acquisition................................................................................................. 23
8.1.1. Image Format ................................................................................................ 23
8.1.2. Pixel Format .................................................................................................. 24
8.1.3. Exposure Time............................................................................................... 26
8.1.4. Look-Up-Table ............................................................................................... 27
8.1.5. Region of Interest (ROI) ................................................................................ 27
8.1.6. Partial Scan Readout .................................................................................... 27
8.1.7. Binning........................................................................................................... 29
8.1.8. Brightness Correction (Binning Correction)................................................... 30
8.2. Color Adjustment – White Balance ...................................................................... 30

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8.2.1. User-specic Color Adjustment ..................................................................... 30
8.2.2. One Push White Balance .............................................................................. 30
8.3. Analog Controls.................................................................................................... 31
8.3.1. Black Level .................................................................................................... 31
8.3.2. Gain............................................................................................................... 31
8.4. Pixel Correction.................................................................................................... 32
8.4.1. General information....................................................................................... 32
8.4.2. Correction Algorithm...................................................................................... 32
8.4.3. Defectpixellist ................................................................................................ 33
8.5. Process Interface ................................................................................................. 33
8.5.1. Digital IOs...................................................................................................... 33
8.5.2. Trigger Input .................................................................................................. 35
8.5.3. Trigger Source............................................................................................... 35
8.5.4. Debouncer..................................................................................................... 36
8.5.5. Flash Signal................................................................................................... 36
8.6. User Sets ............................................................................................................. 37
8.7. Factory Settings ................................................................................................... 37
9. CameraLink®........................................................................................................... 38
9.1. Channel Link and LVDS Technology.................................................................... 38
9.2. Camera Signals ................................................................................................... 38
9.2.1. Serial Communication ................................................................................... 38
9.2.2. Camera Control ............................................................................................. 39
9.2.3. Video Data..................................................................................................... 39
9.3. Chip and Port Assignment ................................................................................... 39
9.4. CameraLink®Taps................................................................................................ 40
9.4.1. Tap Conguration .......................................................................................... 40
9.4.2. Tap Geometry ................................................................................................ 42
10. Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 43
11. Transport / Storage ................................................................................................ 43
12. Disposal .................................................................................................................. 44
13. Warranty Notes ....................................................................................................... 44
14. Lens Mounting........................................................................................................ 44
15. Support.................................................................................................................... 45
16. Conformity .............................................................................................................. 46
16.1. CE ...................................................................................................................... 46
16.2. FCC – Class B Device ....................................................................................... 46

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General Information1.
Read these manual carefully and observe the notes and safety instruc-
tions!
Thank you for purchase a camera of the Baumer family. This User´s Guide describes how
to connect, set up and use the camera.
Keep the User´s guide store in a safe place and transmit them to the eventually following
users. Please also note the provided technical data sheet.
Target group for this User´s Guide
This User's Guide is aimed at experienced business 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
P i ctogram
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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General safety instructions2.
Observe the the following safety instructions when using the camera to avoid any damage
or injuries.
Caution
Provide adequate dissipation of heat, to ensure that the temperature does
not exceed +60°C (+140°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.
Caution
A power supply with electrical isolation is required for proper operation of the
camera. Otherwise the device may be damaged!
Intended Use3.
The camera is used to capture images that can be transferred over one CameraLink®
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.
General Description4.
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No. Description No. Description
1(respective) lens mount 4CameraLink® Base socket
2Power supply 5Signaling-LED
3Digital-IO supply

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Camera Models5.
SXC – Cameras with C-Mount5.1.
Camera Type Sensor
Size Resolution
Full
Frames
[max. fps]
Monochrome
SXC10 1/2" 1024 x 1024 120
SXC20 2/3" 1600 x 1200 68
SXC21 2/3" 1920 x 1080 64
SXC40 1" 2336 x 1752 32
SXC80 4/3" 3296 x 2472 16
Color
SXC10c 1/2" 1024 x 1024 120
SXC20c 2/3" 1600 x 1200 68
SXC21c 2/3" 1920 x 1080 64
SXC40c 1" 2336 x 1752 32
SXC80c 4/3" 3296 x 2472 16
Dimensions
26 36
16 x M3 depth 6
UNC 1/4-20
4 x M3 depth 6
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52
36 26 36
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36 26
Figure1►
Front and rear view of a
Baumer SXC camera.
Figure2►
Dimensions of a
Baumer SXC camera

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5.2. SXC-F – Cameras with F-Mount
Camera Type Sensor
Size Resolution
Full
Frames
[max. fps]
Monochrome
SXC21-F 2/3" 1920 x 1080 64
SXC40-F 1" 2336 x 1752 32
SXC80-F 4/3" 3296 x 2472 16
Color
SXC21c-F 2/3" 1920 x 1080 64
SXC40c-F 1" 2336 x 1752 32
SXC80c-F 4/3" 3296 x 2472 16
Dimensions
26 36
26 36
16 x M3 depth 6
UNC 1/4-20
52
52
26 36
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◄Figure3
Front view of a Baumer
SXC-F camera.
◄Figure4
Dimensions of a
Baumer SXC-F
camera.

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ProductSpecications6.
6.1. SensorSpecications
6.1.1. QuantumEfciencyforBaumerSXCCameras
The quantum efciency characteristics of monochrome and color matrix sensors for
Baumer SXC cameras are displayed in the following graphs. The characteristic curves for
the sensors do not take the characteristics of lenses and light sources without lters into
consideration, but are measured with an AR coated cover glass.
Values relating to the respective technical data sheets of the sensors manufacturer.
350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Wave Length [nm]
Quantum Efficiency [%]
SXC (monochrome)
350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Wave Length [nm]
Quantum Efficiency [%]
SXC (color)
6.1.2. Shutter
All cameras of the SX series are equipped with a global shutter.
Pixel
Active Area (Photodiode)
Storage Area
Microlens
Global shutter means that all pixels of the sensor are reset and afterwards exposed for a
specied interval (texposure).
For each pixel an adjacent storage area exists. Once the exposure time elapsed, the
information of a pixel is transferred immediately to its storage area and read out from
there.
Due to the fact that photosensitive surface gets "lost" by the implementation of the storage
area, the pixels are mostly equipped with microlenses, which focus the light to the pixels
active area.
Figure5►
Quantum efciency for
Baumer SXC cameras.
Figure6►
Structure of an imaging
sensor with global shut-
ter (interline).

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6.1.3. Readout Modes
The Truesense Imaging sensors, employed in Baumer SXC cameras, are subdivided into
four Taps.
Due to Baumer's integrated calibration technique, these taps are invisible within the re-
corded images, but affect the operation and the rate of the readout process and therewith
the readout time (treadout).
Quad Mode6.1.3.1.
On quad readout mode all four taps are read out simultaneously as displayed in the sub-
sequent gure.
The data of all pixels of one tap are moved to the output register and afterwards trans-
fered to the memory.
Once the information have left the output register, the readout is done.
This mode provides the full potential of the sensor and leads to the maximum frame
rate.
Dual Mode6.1.3.2.
On dual readout mode two taps (Tap 0 + Tap 2 and Tap 1 + Tap 3) are combined.
The data of all pixels of one tap are moved to the output register and afterwards trans-
fered to the memory.
Once the information have left the output register, the readout is nished.
Due to the fact, that more data needs to be read out, the treadout is increased compared to
the quad readout mode.
It is considered: treadout(Dual Mode) ≈ 2 × treadout(Quad Mode)
◄Figure7
Taps of the employed
sensors.
◄Figure8
Quad Tap Readout
Mode.
◄Figure9
Dual Tap Readout
Mode.

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Single Mode6.1.3.3.
In single readout mode all taps are combined as displayed in the subsequent gure.
The data of all pixels of the sensor are moved to the output register and afterwards trans-
fered to the memory.
Once the information have left the output register, the readout is done.
Due to the fact, that the complete sensor needs to be read out, the readout time treadout is
increased compared to quad and dual readout mode.
It is considered: treadout(Single Mode) ≈ 4 × treadout(Quad Mode)
Figure10►
Single Tap Readout
Mode.

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Timings6.2.
The image acquisition consists of two seperate, successively processed components.
Exposing the pixels on the photosensitive surface of the sensor is only the rst part of the
image acquisition. After completion of the rst step, the pixels are read out.
Thereby the exposure time (texposure) can be adjusted by the user, however, the time need-
ed for the readout (treadout) is given by the particular sensor and image format.
Baumer cameras can be operated with two modes, the Free Running Mode and the
Trigger Mode.
The cameras can be operated non-overlapped*) or overlapped. Depending on the mode
used, and the combination of exposure and readout time:
Non-overlapped Operation Overlapped Operation
Here the time intervals are long enough
to process exposure and readout succes-
sively.
In this operation the exposure of a frame
(n+1) takes place during the readout of
frame (n).
Exposure
Readout
Exposure
Readout
6.2.1. Free Running Mode
In the "Free Running" mode the camera records images permanently and sends them to
the PC. In order to achieve an optimal (with regard to the adjusted exposure time texposure
and image format) the camera is operated overlapped.
In case of exposure times equal to / less than the readout time (texposure ≤ treadout), the maxi-
mum frame rate is provided for the image format used. For longer exposure times the
frame rate of the camera is reduced.
Exposure
Readout
Flash
texposure(n)
tflash(n)
tflashdelay
tflash(n+1)
treadout(n+1) treadout(n)
texposure(n+1)
tash = texposure
Notice
For the employment of partial scan, the camera needs to be stopped.
*) Non-overlapped means the same as sequential.
Image parameters:
Offset
Gain
Mode
Partial Scan
Timings:
A - exposure time
frame (n) effective
B - image parameters
frame (n) effective
C - exposure time
frame (n+1) effective
D - image parameters
frame (n+1) effective

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6.2.2. Trigger Mode
After a specied external event (trigger) has occurred, image acquisition is started. De-
pending on the interval of triggers used, the camera operates non-overlapped or over-
lapped in this mode.
With regard to timings in the trigger mode, the following basic formulas need to be taken
into consideration:
Case Formula
texposure < treadout
(1) tearliestpossibletrigger(n+1) = treadout(n) - texposure(n+1)
(2) tnotready(n+1) = texposure(n) + treadout(n) - texposure(n+1)
texposure > treadout
(3) tearliestpossibletrigger(n+1) = texposure(n)
(4) tnotready(n+1) = texposure(n)
6.2.2.1. Overlapped Operation: texposure(n+2) = texposure(n+1)
In overlapped operation attention should be paid to the time interval where the camera is
unable to process occuring trigger signals (tnotready). This interval is situated between two
exposures. When this process time tnotready has elapsed, the camera is able to react to
external events again.
After tnotready has elapsed, the timing of (E) depends on the readout time of the current im-
age (treadout(n)) and exposure time of the next image (texposure(n+1)). It can be determined by the
formulas mentioned above (no. 1 or 3, as is the case).
In case of identical exposure times, tnotready remains the same from acquisition to acquisi-
tion.
Exposure
Readout
texposure(n)
treadout(n+1) treadout(n)
texposure(n+1)
ttriggerdelay
tmin
Trigger
Flash
tflash(n)
tflashdelay
tflash(n+1)
TriggerReady
tnotready
Image parameters:
Offset
Gain
Mode
Partial Scan
Timings:
A - exposure time
frame (n) effective
B - image parameters
frame (n) effective
C - exposure time
frame (n+1) effective
D - image parameters
frame (n+1) effective
E - earliest possible trigger

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Overlapped Operation: t6.2.2.2. exposure(n+2) > texposure(n+1)
If the exposure time (texposure) is increased form the current acquisition to the next acquisi-
tion, the time the camera is unable to process occuring trigger signals (tnotready) is scaled
down.
This can be simulated with the formulas mentioned above (no. 2 or 4, as is the case).
Exposure
Readout
texposure(n)
treadout(n+1) treadout(n)
texposure(n+1) texposure(n+2)
ttriggerdelay
tmin
Trigger
Flash
tflash(n)
tflashdelay
tflash(n+1)
TriggerReady
tnotready
Image parameters:
Offset
Gain
Mode
Partial Scan
Timings:
A - exposure time
frame (n) effective
B - image parameters
frame (n) effective
C - exposure time
frame (n+1) effective
D - image parameters
frame (n+1) effective
E - earliest possible trigger

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6.2.2.3. Overlapped Operation: texposure(n+2) < texposure(n+1)
If the exposure time (texposure) is decreased from the current acquisition to the next acquisi-
tion, the time the camera is unable to process occuring trigger signals (tnotready) is scaled
up.
When decreasing the texposure such, that tnotready exceeds the pause between two incoming
trigger signals, the camera is unable to process this trigger and the acquisition of the im-
age will not start (the trigger will be skipped).
Exposure
Readout
texposure(n)
treadout(n+1) treadout(n)
texposure(n+1) texposure(n+2
ttriggerdelay
tmin
Trigger
Flash
tflash(n)
tflashdelay
tflash(n+1)
TriggerReady
tnotready
Notice
From a certain frequency of the trigger signal, skipping triggers is unavoidable. In gen-
eral, this frequency depends on the combination of exposure and readout times.
Image parameters:
Offset
Gain
Mode
Partial Scan
Timings:
A - exposure time
frame (n) effective
B - image parameters
frame (n) effective
C - exposure time
frame (n+1) effective
D - image parameters
frame (n+1) effective
E - earliest possible trigger
F - frame not started /
trigger skipped

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6.2.2.4. Non-overlapped Operation
If the frequency of the trigger signal is selected for long enough, so that the image acquisi-
tions (texposure + treadout) run successively, the camera operates non-overlapped.
Exposure
Readout
texposure(n)
treadout(n+1) treadout(n)
texposure(n+1)
ttriggerdelay
tmin
Trigger
Flash
tflash(n)
tflashdelay
tflash(n+1)
TriggerReady
tnotready
Image parameters:
Offset
Gain
Mode
Partial Scan
Timings:
A - exposure time
frame (n) effective
B - image parameters
frame (n) effective
C - exposure time
frame (n+1) effective
D - image parameters
frame (n+1) effective
E - earliest possible trigger

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6.3. Field of View Position
The typical accuracy by assumption of the root mean square value is displayed in the
gures and the table below:
±xR
±yR
Photosensitive
surface of the
sensor
Camera
Type
± xM,typ
[mm]
± yM,typ
[mm]
± xR,typ
[mm]
± yR,typ
[mm]
± βtyp
[°]
± ztyp
[mm]
(C-Mount)
± ztyp
[mm]
(F-Mount)
SXG10 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,51 0,025 -
SXG20 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,51 0,025 -
SXG21 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,51 0,025 0,05
SXG40 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,55 0,025 0,05
SXG80 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,11 0,47 0,025 0,05
Figure11►
Sensor accuracy of
Baumer SXC cameras.

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Process- and Data6.4. Interface
6.4.1. Pin-Assignment CameraLink®Interface
BaseCameraLink®
1GND 10 CC2+ 19 X3+
2 X0- 11 CC3- 20 SERTC-
3 X1- 12 CC4+ 21 SERTFG+
4 X2- 13 GND 22 CC1+
5 XCLK- 14 GND 23 CC2-
6 X3- 15 X0+ 24 CC3+
7 SERTC+ 16 X1+ 25 CC4-
8SERTFG- 17 X2+ 26 GND
9 CC1- 18 XCLK+
6.4.2. Pin-Assignment Power Supply and Digital IOs
Notice
A power supply with electrical isolation is required for proper operation of the camera.
Otherwise the device may be damaged.
M8 / 3 pins M8 / 8 pins
1
4
3
8
5
7 3
1
4
2
6
1 brown Power VCC 1 white Line 9
3 blue GND 2 brown Line 1
4 black NC 3 green Line 0
4yellow GND
5grey Uext
6 pink Line 7
7 blue Line 8
8 red Line 2
6.4.3. LED Signaling
2
1
LED Signal Meaning
1green Power on
yellow Readout active
2green Transmitting
red (yellow in both) Conguration command processing
◄Figure7
LED positions on Baumer SXC
cameras.

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6.5. Environmental Requirements
6.5.1. Temperature and Humidity Range*)
Temperature
Storage temperature -10°C ... +70°C ( +14°F ... +158°F)
Operating temperature* +5°C ... +60°C (+41°F ... +140°F)
Housing temperature**)***) max. +60°C (+140°F)
* For environmental temperatures ranging from (value A) to (value B), please pay atten-
tion to the max. housing temperature. The values are listed in the table below:
Caution
Provide adequate dissipation of heat, to ensure that the temperature does
not exceed +60°C (+140°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.
Humidity
Storage and Operating Humidity 10% ... 90%
Non-condensing
T
6.5.2. Heat Transmission
It is very important to provide adequate dissipation of heat, to ensure that the housing
temperature does not reach or exceed +60°C (+140°F). As there are numerous possibili-
ties for installation, Baumer do not speciy a specic method for proper heat dissipation,
but suggest the following principles:
operate the cameras only in mounted condition▪
mounting in combination with forced convection may provide proper heat dissipation▪
*) Please refer to the respective data sheet.
**) Measured at temperature measurement point (T).
***) Housing temperature is limited by sensor specications.
Figure12►
Temperature measure-
ment points of Baumer
SXC cameras.