Baumer VCXG User manual

User´s Guide
VCXG (Gigabit Ethernet) / VCXU (USB 3.0)
Document Version: v1.1
Release: 07.06.2016
Document Number: 11165414

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Table of Contents
1. General Information ................................................................................................. 6
2. General safety instructions ..................................................................................... 7
3. Intended Use............................................................................................................. 7
4. General Description ................................................................................................. 8
4.1 VCXG...................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 VCXU ...................................................................................................................... 9
5. Camera Models....................................................................................................... 10
5.1 VCXG.................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 VCXU .....................................................................................................................11
6. Installation .............................................................................................................. 12
6.1 Environmental Requirements................................................................................ 12
6.2 Heat Transmission ................................................................................................ 13
6.3 Mechanical Tests................................................................................................... 14
7. Pin-Assignment / LED-Signaling .......................................................................... 15
7.1 VCXG.................................................................................................................... 15
7.1.1 Ethernet Interface (PoE)................................................................................. 15
7.1.2 Power Supply and IOs.................................................................................... 15
7.1.3 GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) ........................................................... 15
7.1.4 Digital IO......................................................................................................... 16
7.1.5 LED Signaling................................................................................................. 16
7.2 VCXU .................................................................................................................... 17
7.2.1 USB 3.0 Interface ........................................................................................... 17
7.2.2 Digital IOs....................................................................................................... 18
7.2.3 GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) ........................................................... 18
7.2.4 Digital IO......................................................................................................... 18
7.2.5 LED Signaling................................................................................................. 19
8. ProductSpecications .......................................................................................... 20
8.1 Spectral Sensitivity................................................................................................ 20
8.2 Field of View Position............................................................................................ 22
8.2.1 VCXG ............................................................................................................. 22
8.2.2 VCXU.............................................................................................................. 22
8.3 Acquisition Modes and Timings............................................................................. 23
8.3.1 Continuous Mode (Free Running Mode) ........................................................ 23
8.3.2 Single Frame Mode ........................................................................................ 24
8.3.3 Multi Frame Mode........................................................................................... 24
8.3.4 Acquisition Frame Rate Mode ........................................................................ 24
8.3.5 Trigger Mode .................................................................................................. 25
8.3.6 Advanced Timings for GigE Vision®/USB3 VisionTM Message Channel.......... 29

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8.4 Software................................................................................................................ 32
8.4.1 Baumer GAPI ................................................................................................. 32
8.4.2 3rd Party Software ........................................................................................... 32
9. Camera Functionalities.......................................................................................... 33
9.1 Image Acquisition.................................................................................................. 33
9.1.1 Image Format ................................................................................................. 33
9.1.2 Pixel Format ................................................................................................... 34
9.1.3 Exposure Time................................................................................................ 36
9.1.4 Fixed Pattern Noise Correction (FPNC) ......................................................... 37
9.1.5 Look-Up-Table ................................................................................................ 38
9.1.6 Gamma Correction ......................................................................................... 38
9.1.7 Region of Interest ........................................................................................... 39
9.1.8 Binning............................................................................................................ 40
9.1.9 Brightness Correction..................................................................................... 43
9.1.10 Flip Image..................................................................................................... 44
9.2 Color Processing................................................................................................... 45
9.3 Color Adjustment – White Balance ....................................................................... 45
9.3.1 User-specic Color Adjustment ...................................................................... 45
9.3.2 One Push White Balance (Once) ................................................................... 46
9.3.3 Continuous White Balance ............................................................................. 46
9.4 Analog Controls..................................................................................................... 46
9.4.1 Offset / Black Level......................................................................................... 46
9.4.2 Gain................................................................................................................ 47
9.5 Pixel Correction..................................................................................................... 48
9.5.1 General information........................................................................................ 48
9.5.2 Correction Algorithm....................................................................................... 49
9.5.3 Defectpixellist ................................................................................................. 49
9.6 Process Interface .................................................................................................. 50
9.6.1 Digital IOs....................................................................................................... 50
9.6.2 Trigger ............................................................................................................ 53
9.6.3 Trigger Source................................................................................................ 53
9.6.4 Debouncer...................................................................................................... 54
9.6.5 ExposureActive (Flash Signal) ....................................................................... 54
9.6.6 Timers............................................................................................................. 55
9.6.7 Frame Counter ............................................................................................... 55
9.7 Device Reset......................................................................................................... 56
9.8 User Sets .............................................................................................................. 56
9.8.1 VCXG ............................................................................................................. 56
9.8.2 VCXU.............................................................................................................. 57
9.9 Factory Settings .................................................................................................... 57
9.10 Timestamp .......................................................................................................... 58
9.11 Chunk.................................................................................................................. 59
10. VCXG - Interface Functionalities........................................................................... 60
10.1 Device Information .............................................................................................. 60
10.2 Packet Size and Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)......................................... 60
10.3 Inter Packet Gap (IPG) ....................................................................................... 60
10.3.1 Example 1: Multi Camera Operation – Minimal IPG..................................... 61
10.3.2 Example 2: Multi Camera Operation – Optimal IPG..................................... 61
10.4 Transmission Delay............................................................................................. 62
10.4.1 Time Saving in Multi-Camera Operation ...................................................... 62
10.4.2 Conguration Example ................................................................................. 63

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10.5 Multicast.............................................................................................................. 65
10.6 IP Conguration .................................................................................................. 66
10.6.1 Persistent IP ................................................................................................. 66
10.6.2 DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) ............................................. 66
10.6.3 LLA ............................................................................................................... 67
10.6.4 Force IP........................................................................................................ 67
10.7 Packet Resend.................................................................................................... 68
10.7.1 Normal Case................................................................................................. 68
10.7.2 Fault 1: Lost Packet within Data Stream ...................................................... 68
10.7.3 Fault 2: Lost Packet at the End of the Data Stream ..................................... 68
10.7.4 Termination Conditions ................................................................................. 69
10.8 Message Channel ............................................................................................... 70
10.8.1 Event Generation ......................................................................................... 70
10.9 Action Command / Trigger over Ethernet............................................................ 71
10.9.1 Example: Triggering Multiple Cameras ........................................................ 71
11. VCXU - Interface Functionalities........................................................................... 72
11.1 Device Information .............................................................................................. 72
11.2 Message Channel ............................................................................................... 73
11.2.1 Event Generation.......................................................................................... 73
11.3 Chunk................................................................................................................. 74
12. Start-Stop-Behaviour ............................................................................................. 75
12.1 Start / Stop / Abort Acquisition (Camera) ............................................................ 75
12.2 Start / Stop Interface ........................................................................................... 75
13. Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 76
14. Transport / Storage ................................................................................................ 76
15. Disposal .................................................................................................................. 76
16. Warranty Notes....................................................................................................... 77
17. Support.................................................................................................................... 77
18. Conformity .............................................................................................................. 77
18.1 CE ....................................................................................................................... 77
18.2 RoHS .................................................................................................................. 77

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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
Caution
Heat can damage the camera. Provide adequate dissipation of heat, to
ensure that the temperature does not exceed the value (see Heat Trans-
mission).
As there are numerous possibilities for installation, Baumer recommends
no 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
Caution
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices!
Caution
Class A
The camera is a class A device (DIN EN 55022:2011). It can cause radio
interference in residential environments. Should this happen, you must take
reasonable measures to eliminate the interference.
3. Intended Use
The camera is used to capture images that can be transferred over a GigE interface
(VCXG) or a USB 3.0 interface (VCXU) to a PC.

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4. General Description
All Baumer cameras of these families are characterized by:
Best image quality ▪Low noise and structure-free image information
▪High quality mode with minimum noise
Flexible image acquisition ▪Industrially-compliant process interface with parameter
setting capability
Fast image transfer VCXG ▪Reliable transmission up to 1000 Mbit/sec
according to IEEE802.3
▪Cable length up to 100 m
▪PoE (Power over Ethernet)
▪Baumer driver for high data volume with low
CPU load
▪High-speed multi-camera operation
▪GenICam™ and GigE Vision®compliant
VCXU ▪Reliable transmission at 5000 Mbit/sec
according to USB 3.0 (v1.0) standard
▪GenICam™ and USB3 VisionTM compliant
Perfect integration ▪Flexible generic programming interface (Baumer GAPI)
for all Baumer cameras
▪Powerful Software Development Kit (SDK) with sample
codes and help les for simple integration
▪Baumer viewer for all camera functions
▪GenICam™ compliant XML le to describe the camera
functions
▪Supplied with installation program with automatic
camera recognition for simple commissioning
Compact design ▪Light weight
▪ exible assembly
Reliable operation ▪State-of-the-art camera electronics and precision
mechanics
▪Low power consumption and minimal heat generation
Supported Standards VCXG ▪v2.0 (v1.2 backward compatible)
▪GenICam SFNC 2.1
VCXU ▪USB3 VisionTM 1.0.1
▪GenICam GenCP 1.1
▪GenICam SFNC 2.1

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4.1 VCXG
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3
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No. Description No. Description
1Lens mount (C-Mount) 3Ethernet Port (PoE) / Signaling LED´s
2Power supply / Digital-IO
4.2 VCXU
2
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1
No. Description No. Description
1Lens mount (C-Mount) 3USB 3.0 port
2Digital-IO 4Signaling-LED

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5. Camera Models
5.1 VCXG
Camera Type Sensor
Size Resolution
Full
Frames1)
[max. fps]
Monochrome
VCXG-53M 1" 2592 x 2048 28 ׀ 23
Color
VCXG-53C 1" 2592 x 2048 28 ׀ 23
1) Burst Mode (image acquisition in the camera´s internal memory) ׀ interface
Dimensions
29
29
20
20
4,45
7,2
8,7
20
3
28,7
20 22
40
C-Mount
6,648,98,9
3
8 x M3 x 4
2 x M3 x 4
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5.2 VCXU
Camera Type Sensor
Size Resolution
Full
Frames
[max. fps]
Monochrome
VCXU-23M 1/1.2" 1920 x 1200 165
VCXU-50M 2/3" 2448 x 2048 76
Color
VCXU-23C 1/1.2" 1920 x 1200 165
VCXU-50C 2/3" 2448 x 2048 76
Dimensions
29
29
20
18
6,15
8,2
6
20
3
28,7
20 22
30
C-Mount
6,2537,88,9
3
8 x M3 x 4
2 x M3 x 4
ø

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6. Installation
Lens mounting
Notice
Avoid contamination of the sensor and the lens by dust and airborne particles when
mounting the lens to the device!
Therefore the following points are very important:
▪Install the camera in an environment that is as dust free as possible!
▪Keep the dust cover (bag) on camera as long as possible!
▪Hold the camera downwards with unprotected sensor.
▪Avoid contact with any optical surface of the camera!
6.1 Environmental Requirements
Temperature
Storage temperature -10°C ... +70°C ( +14°F ... +158°F)
Operating temperature* see „6.2 Heat Transmission“
Humidity
Storage and Operating Humidity 10% ... 90%
Non-condensing

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6.2 Heat Transmission
Caution
Device heats up during operation.
Skin irritation possible.
Do not touch the camera during operation.
Caution
Heat can damage the camera. Provide adequate dissipation of heat, to
ensure that the temperatures does not exceed the value (see Heat Trans-
mission).
As there are numerous possibilities for installation, Baumer recommends
no 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
T
T
Measure Point (T) Maximal Temperature
VCXG VCXU
65°C (149°F) 65°C (149°F)
◄Figure1
Temperature measuring
point

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6.3 Mechanical Tests
Environmen-
tal Testing
Standard Parameter
Vibration,
sinusodial
IEC 60068-2-6 Frequency
Range
10-2000 Hz
Amplitude under-
neath crossover
frequencies
1.5 mm
Acceleration 10 g
Test duration /
Axis
150 min
Vibration,
broad band
IEC 60068-
2-64
Frequency range 20-1000 Hz
Acceleration
RMS
10 g
Test duration /
Axis
300 min
Shock IEC 60068-
2-27
Puls time 11 ms / 6 ms
Acceleration 50 g / 100 g
Bump IEC60068-2-
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Pulse Time 2 ms
Acceleration 100 g

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7. Pin-Assignment / LED-Signaling
7.1 VCXG
7.1.1 Ethernet Interface (PoE)
Notice
The camera supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) IEEE 802.3af Clause 33, 48V Power
supply.
8P8C Modular Jack (RJ45) with LEDs
1
8
1green/white MX1+ (negative / positive Vport)
2green MX1- (negative / positive Vport)
3orange/white MX2+ (positive / negative Vport)
4blue MX3+
5blue/white MX3-
6orange MX2- (positive / negative Vport)
7brown/white MX4+
8brown MX4-
7.1.2 Power Supply and IOs
Power Supply / Digital IOs (on camera side)
wire colors of the connecting cable (ordered separately)
8
5
7
3
1
4
2
6
1GPIO (Line2) white 5Power VCC OUT1 grey
2Power VCC brown 6OUT1 (Line3) pink
3IN1 (Line0) green 7GND (Power, GPIO) blue
4GND IN1 yellow 8GPIO (Line1) red
7.1.3 GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output)
Input
300
Output
Pin 1 / 8
3.3 V
3.3 V
FPGA
FPGA FPGA
FPGA
Pin 7
Pin 1 / 8
Pin 7
Ω
300
Ω High:
2.4 .. 3.3 V
I sink max.
= 50 mA
Low:
0 V .. 0.4 V
Low:
0 V .. 0.8 V
High:
2.0 V .. 30 V

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7.1.4 Digital IO
Camera Customer Device
IO Power V
CC
RL
IOUT
IO GND
Out
U
t
0
24V
tOFF t
ON
Camera Customer Device
IO Power V
CC
Uext Pin
RL
IOUT
IO GND
Out (n)
Pin
U
t
0
24V
tON t
OFF
Digital Output: Low Active Digital Output: High Active
CameraCustomer Device
IO GND
DRV
Digital Input
7.1.5 LED Signaling
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LED Signal Meaning
1green static link active
green ash receiving
2yellow static error
yellow ash transmitting
Figure2►
LED positions on Bau-
mer VCXG cameras.

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7.2 VCXU
7.2.1 USB 3.0 Interface
USB 3.0 Micro B
12345678910
1VBUS 6MicB_SSTX-
2D- 7MicB_SSTX+
3D+ 8GND_DRAIN
4ID 9MicB_SSRX-
5GND 10 MicB_SSRX+
Caution
If the camera is connected to an USB2.0 port image transmission is
disabled by default. The camera consumes more than 2.5W which is the
maximum allowed by the USB2.0 specication. But there is a possibility to
activate the image transmission at your own risk!
This activation could damage your computer´s hardware!
Procedure
1. Open the camera in the Camera Explorer.
2. Select the Prole GenICam Guru.
3. Activate the Feature USB2 Support Enable in the category
Device Control.
4. Disconnect the data connection of the camera to the USB 2.0 port.
5. Connect the data connection of the camera to the USB 2.0 port.
→Images will be transmitted via the USB 2.0 port.

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7.2.2 Digital IOs
Power Supply / Digital IOs (on camera side)
wire colors of the connecting cable (ordered separately)
8
5
7
3
14
2
6
1GPIO (Line2) white 5Power VCC OUT1 grey
2not connected brown 6OUT1 (Line3) pink
3IN1 (Line0) green 7GND GPIO blue
4GND IN1 yellow 8GPIO (Line1) red
7.2.3 GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output)
Input
300
Output
Pin 1 / 8
3.3 V
3.3 V
FPGA
FPGA FPGA
FPGA
Pin 7
Pin 1 / 8
Pin 7
Ω
300
Ω High:
2.4 .. 3.3 V
I sink max.
= 50 mA
Low:
0 V .. 0.4 V
Low:
0 V .. 0.8 V
High:
2.0 V .. 30 V
7.2.4 Digital IO
Camera Customer Device
IO Power V
CC
RL
IOUT
IO GND
Out
U
t
0
24V
tOFF t
ON
Camera Customer Device
IO Power V
CC
Uext Pin
RL
IOUT
IO GND
Out (n)
Pin
U
t
0
24V
tON t
OFF
Digital Output: Low Active Digital Output: High Active

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CameraCustomer Device
IO GND
DRV
Digital Input
7.2.5 LED Signaling
LED
Signal Meaning
LED
green ash Power on
green USB 3.0 connection
red USB 2.0 connection
yellow Readout active
red ash Update
◄Figure3
LED position on Bau-
mer VCXU camera.

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8. ProductSpecications
8.1 Spectral Sensitivity
The spectral sensitivity characteristics of monochrome and color matrix sensors for cam-
eras of this series 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.
Values relating to the respective technical data sheets of the sensors.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
300400 500600 700800 900100011001200
Transmission
wavelength in nm
Filter glass of color cameras
Wave Length [nm]
VCXG-53M
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
300 400 500 600700 800900 1000
1100
Response [V/s/W/m 2]
Wave Length [nm]
VCXG-53C
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
300 400 500 600700 800900 1000 1100
Response [V/s/W/m
2
]
Figure4►
Spectral sensitivities for
Baumer cameras with
5.0 MP sensor.