CAMERA LINK VC Series User manual

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VC-5MC-M110H
VC-5MC-C110H
VC series
User Manual

Preface
No part of this manual may either be copied, reproduced, translated, or published in any form
or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise) without the express
written permission of Vieworks, Co., Ltd. (hereinafter ‘Vieworks’).
This manual may include the website links to companies other than Vieworks. Vieworks is not
responsible for any of these links. The copyrights of the materials mentioned herein are owned
by each respective author.
Although Vieworks made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this document, it assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear herein. The figures in this manual may
differ depending on the version of the product or operating system, or the way how it runs.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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Before Using This Product
Thank you for choosing a camera in the VC-5MC-M/C110H™.
Make sure to read this manual before using the product.
Make sure to check whatever a professional engineer has finished installation and configuration.
Make sure to keep this manual at hand as a reference while using the product.
This manual assumes that you have expertise in how to use an industrial camera.
The Series
This manual is intended for users of the following products:
VC-5MC-M110H
VC-5MC-C110H

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About This Manual
This manual is intended for VC-5MC-M/C110H™ camera users. It is recommended to refer to
the Frame Grabber’s User Manual of yours, with this manual.
Convention in This Manual
For better understanding, the following conventions are used throughout the manual.
Names and Fonts
The names and fonts of user interfaces are used as follows:
The menu and icon names in this manual are used as displayed in the product.
The menu and icon names are marked in this font.
Button or keyboard key names are marked in this font .
Warning, Caution, and Note
This manual shows warnings, cautions, and notes with the following figures:
Warning!
This indicates that you need to follow this message for your safety and to prevent the
product from damage.
Caution!
This indicates that you need to follow this message to prevent data from being lost or
corrupted.
Note:
This indicates that this message provides additional information.

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Definition of Terms
For clarity, this manual defines some terms as follows:
Term
Definition
Preface
The introductory part preceding the Table of Contents in this manual
Configurator
The Configurator program from a seller for offering ease of use to control the
camera on Windows®
Frame grabber
An computer board for high-resolution image processing
Revision History
This document has the revision history as follows:
Version Date Description
1.0 2022-06-20 Initial Release
1.1
2022-07-22 Added the Command List section

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Contents
Chapter 1. Precautions ................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2. Warranty ........................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 3. Compliance & Certifications ........................................................................ 20
3.1 FCC Compliance...........................................................................................................20
3.2 CE : DoC..........................................................................................................................20
3.3 KC ....................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 4. Package Components................................................................................... 21
Chapter 5. Product Specifications.................................................................................. 22
5.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................22
5.2 Specifications .................................................................................................................23
5.3 Camera Block Diagram ................................................................................................24
5.4 Spectral Response .........................................................................................................25
5.5 Mechanical Specification ............................................................................................26
Chapter 6. Connecting the Camera................................................................................ 27
6.1 Precaution about Blurring Compared to the Center................................................28
6.2 Controlling the Camera................................................................................................28
Chapter 7. Camera Interface........................................................................................... 29
7.1 General Description.......................................................................................................29
7.2 Camera Link SDR Connector........................................................................................30
7.3 Power Input and Control I/O Receptacle ..................................................................32
7.4 Trigger Input Circuit........................................................................................................33
7.5 Strobe Output Circuit ....................................................................................................33
Chapter 8. Acquisition Control........................................................................................ 34
8.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................34
8.2 Acquisition Start/Stop Commands and Acquisition Mode.......................................35
8.2.1 Acquisition Start/Stop Commands...............................................................................35
8.2.2 Acquisition Mode...........................................................................................................35
8.2.3 Exposure Start Trigger .................................................................................................... 36

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8.2.4 Applying Trigger Signals ................................................................................................37
8.2.5 Exposure Time Control................................................................................................... 38
8.3 Exposure Start Trigger ....................................................................................................38
8.3.1 Trigger Mode ..................................................................................................................38
8.3.2 Using a Software Trigger Signal.....................................................................................42
8.3.3 Using a CC1 Trigger Signal ............................................................................................43
8.3.4 Using an External Trigger Signal ....................................................................................44
8.3.5 Exposure Mode ..............................................................................................................46
8.3.6 Short Exposure Mode..................................................................................................... 48
8.3.7 Exposure Offset ..............................................................................................................49
8.4 Setting the Exposure Time .............................................................................................50
8.5 Overlapping Exposure with Sensor Readout ..............................................................51
8.6 Global Shutter ................................................................................................................53
8.7 Maximum Allowed Frame Rate....................................................................................54
8.7.1 Increasing the Maximum Allowed Frame Rate ..........................................................55
Chapter 9. Camera Features........................................................................................... 56
9.1 Region of Interest ...........................................................................................................56
9.2 Multi-ROI ..........................................................................................................................59
9.3 Device Tap Geometry...................................................................................................62
9.4 Camera Link Pixel Clock Speed ...................................................................................63
9.5 Pixel Format.....................................................................................................................64
9.6 Data ROI (Color Camera).............................................................................................65
9.7 White Balance (Color Camera)...................................................................................66
9.7.1 Balance White Auto ......................................................................................................66
9.8 Gain and Black Level ....................................................................................................67
9.9 Defective Pixel Correction............................................................................................68
9.9.1 Correction Method........................................................................................................ 68
9.10 Flat Field Correction.......................................................................................................69
9.10.1 Flat Field Data Selector .................................................................................................71

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9.11 Digital I/O Control ..........................................................................................................73
9.12 Debounce.......................................................................................................................75
9.13 Timer Control ..................................................................................................................76
9.14 Counter Control .............................................................................................................78
9.15 Temperature Monitor.....................................................................................................79
9.16 Status LED........................................................................................................................80
9.17 Test Pattern .....................................................................................................................80
9.18 Reverse X.........................................................................................................................82
9.19 Reverse Y.........................................................................................................................82
9.20 Device Link Throughput Limit........................................................................................84
9.21 Device User ID ................................................................................................................84
9.22 Device Reset ..................................................................................................................84
9.23 Field Upgrade.................................................................................................................85
9.24 User Set Control ..............................................................................................................85
Chapter 10. Camera Configuration ................................................................................ 87
10.1 Serial Communication...................................................................................................87
10.2 Actual Runtime of Parameters .....................................................................................87
10.3 Configurator ...................................................................................................................89
10.3.1 Starting the Configurator ..............................................................................................89
10.4 Command List ................................................................................................................92
Chapter 11. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................100
Appendix A. Defective Pixel Map Download ................................................................101
Appendix B. Field Upgrade............................................................................................102
Appendix C. Index ..........................................................................................................103

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Tables
Table 5-1 Specifications of the VC-5MC-M/C110H.........................................................................23
Table 7-1 Pin Assignments for Camera Link Connector 1...............................................................30
Table 7-2 Pin Assignments for Camera Link Connector 2...............................................................31
Table 7-3 Connector Arrangement for the Device Tap Geometry ..............................................31
Table 7-4 Pin Configurations for Power Input Receptacle .............................................................32
Table 8-1 Exposure Offset ...................................................................................................................49
Table 8-2 Minimum and Maximum Exposure Time Setting .............................................................50
Table 9-1 XML Parameters related to ROI ........................................................................................57
Table 9-2 Minimum ROI Width and Height Settings.........................................................................57
Table 9-3 Maximum Frame Rates by ROI Changes ........................................................................58
Table 9-4 XML parameters related to Multi-ROI...............................................................................59
Table 9-5 XML Parameter related to Device Tap Geometry .........................................................62
Table 9-6 Commands related to Camera Link Pixel Clock Speed................................................63
Table 9-7 XML Parameter related to Pixel Format ...........................................................................64
Table 9-8 Pixel Format Values ............................................................................................................64
Table 9-9 XML Parameters related to Data ROI...............................................................................65
Table 9-10 XML Parameters related to White Balance...................................................................66
Table 9-11 XML Parameter related to Balance White Auto...........................................................66
Table 9-12 XML Parameters related to Gain and Black Level .......................................................67
Table 9-13 Calculation of Defect Pixel Correction Value ..............................................................68
Table 9-14 XML Parameters related to Flat Field Correction..........................................................71
Table 9-15 XML Parameters related to Digital I/O Control .............................................................73
Table 9-16 XML Parameter related to Debounce Time ..................................................................75
Table 9-17 XML Parameters related to Timer Control......................................................................76

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Table 9-18 XML Parameters related to Counter Control #1...........................................................78
Table 9-19 XML Parameters related to Counter Control #2...........................................................79
Table 9-20 XML Parameters related to Device Temperature.........................................................79
Table 9-21 Status LED ..........................................................................................................................80
Table 9-22 XML Parameter related to Test Pattern..........................................................................80
Table 9-23 XML Parameter related to Reverse X .............................................................................82
Table 9-24 XML Parameter related to Reverse Y .............................................................................82
Table 9-25 XML Parameter related to Device Link Throughput Limit ............................................84
Table 9-26 XML Parameter related to Device User ID.....................................................................84
Table 9-27 XML Parameter related to Device Reset .......................................................................84
Table 9-28 XML Parameters related to User Set Control .................................................................85
Table 10-1 Command List #1 .............................................................................................................92
Table 10-2 Command List #2 .............................................................................................................93
Table 10-3 Command List #3 .............................................................................................................94
Table 10-4 Command List #4 .............................................................................................................95
Table 10-5 Command List #5 .............................................................................................................96
Table 10-6 Command List #6 .............................................................................................................97
Table 10-7 Command List #7 .............................................................................................................98
Table 10-8 Command List #8 .............................................................................................................99

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Figures
Figure 5-1 Camera Block Diagram....................................................................................................24
Figure 5-2 Spectral Response for VC-5M/8M Series.........................................................................25
Figure 5-3 Spectral Response for VC-18M series..............................................................................25
Figure 5-4 VC-5MC-M/C110H Mechanical Dimension ...................................................................26
Figure 7-1 VC-5MC-M/C110H’ Back Panel.......................................................................................29
Figure 7-2 Micro-BNC Connector ......................................................................................................30
Figure 7-3 Pin Assignments for Power Input Receptacle ................................................................32
Figure 7-4 Trigger Input Schematic....................................................................................................33
Figure 7-5 Strobe Output Schematic ................................................................................................33
Figure 8-1 Exposure Start Triggering...................................................................................................36
Figure 8-2 Frame Acquisition with Software Trigger Signal .............................................................42
Figure 8-3 External Trigger Delay .......................................................................................................45
Figure 8-4 Timed Exposure Mode ......................................................................................................46
Figure 8-5 Trigger Overlapped with Timed Exposure Mode ...........................................................46
Figure 8-6 Trigger Width Exposure Mode ..........................................................................................47
Figure 8-7 Setting Exposure Time to compensate for the Exposure Offset ...................................49
Figure 8-8 Overlapped Exposure and Readout ..............................................................................51
Figure 8-9 Global Shutter ....................................................................................................................53
Figure 9-1 Region of Interest...............................................................................................................56
Figure 9-2 Multi-ROI..............................................................................................................................60
Figure 9-3 Device Tap Geometry ......................................................................................................62
Figure 9-4 VC-5MC-M/C110H’ Pixel Format .....................................................................................64
Figure 9-5 Effective Data ROI.............................................................................................................65
Figure 9-6 Location of Defect Pixel to be corrected ......................................................................68

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Figure 9-7 Generation and Application of Flat Field Data.............................................................70
Figure 9-8 Bilinear Interpolated Magnification.................................................................................70
Figure 9-9 Flat Field Data Selector.....................................................................................................71
Figure 9-10 User Output ......................................................................................................................73
Figure 9-11 Exposure Active Signal....................................................................................................74
Figure 9-12 Debounce ........................................................................................................................75
Figure 9-13 Timer Signal.......................................................................................................................77
Figure 9-14 Grey Horizontal Ramp.....................................................................................................80
Figure 9-15 Grey Diagonal Ramp......................................................................................................81
Figure 9-16 Grey Diagonal Ramp Moving........................................................................................81
Figure 9-17 Sensor Specific .................................................................................................................81
Figure 9-18 Original Image .................................................................................................................82
Figure 9-19 Reverse X Image..............................................................................................................82
Figure 9-20 Original Image .................................................................................................................83
Figure 9-21 Reverse Y Image..............................................................................................................83
Figure 9-22 User Set Control................................................................................................................86
Figure 10-1 Actual Runtime of Parameters.......................................................................................88
Figure 10-2 Add to list in the Camera Scan window.......................................................................89
Figure 10-3 Device Property...............................................................................................................90
Figure 10-4 Configurator Plus and Device Maintenance...............................................................91

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Chapter 1. Precautions
General
Do not drop, disassemble, repair or alter the device. Doing so may damage the
camera electronics and cause an electric shock.
Do not let children or companion animals touch the device without supervision.
Stop using the device and contact the nearest dealer or manufacturer for technical
assistance if liquid such as water, drinks or chemicals gets into the device.
Do not touch the device with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
Make sure that the temperature of the camera does not exceed the temperature
range specified in 5.2 Specifications. Otherwise the device may be damaged by
extreme temperature.
Installation and Maintenance
Do not install in dusty or dirty areas - or near an air conditioner or heater to reduce
the risk of damage to the device.
Avoid installing and operating in an extreme environment where vibration, heat,
humidity, dust, strong magnetic fields, explosive/corrosive mists or gases are present.
Do not apply excessive vibration and shock to the device. This may damage the
device.
Avoid direct exposure to a high intensity light source. This may damage the image
sensor.
Do not install the device under unstable lighting conditions. Severe lighting change
will affect the quality of the image produced by the device.
Do not use solvents or thinners to clean the surface of the device. This can damage
the surface finish.
Power Supply
Applying incorrect power can damage the camera. If the voltage applied to the
camera is greater or less than the camera’s nominal voltage, the camera may be
damaged or operate erratically. Please refer to 5.2 Specifications for the camera’s
nominal voltage.
※Vieworks Co., Ltd. does NOT provide power supplies with the devices.
Make sure the power is turned off before connecting the power cord to the camera.
Otherwise, damage to the camera may result.

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Cleaning the Sensor Surface
Avoid cleaning the surface of the camera’s sensor if possible. If you have dust or foreign matter
on the sensor surface that will not blow off, use a soft lint free cotton bud dampened with a
small quantity of high quality lens cleaner. Because electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage
the sensor, you must use a cloth (e.g. cotton) that will not generate static during cleaning.
Avoid dust or foreign matter on the sensor surface.
The camera is shipped with a protective film sticker on the camera front. To prevent
collecting dust or foreign matter on the camera sensor, make sure that you always put a
plastic protective seal in place when there is no lens mounted on the camera. In addition,
make sure to always point the camera downward when there is no protective seal on the
camera front or no lens mounted.
Procedures for Cleaning the Sensor
If you have dust or foreign matter on the sensor surface, follow the procedures below to wipe
off.
1. Remove a contaminant by using an ionizing air gun.
If this step does not remove the contaminant, proceed to the next step.
2. Clean the contaminant on the sensor using one drop of lens cleaner on a non-fluffy
cotton bud.
3. Wipe the cotton bud gently in only one direction (either left to right or right to left). Avoid
wiping back and forth with the same cotton bud in order to ensure that the contaminants
are removed and not simply transferred to a new location on the sensor surface.
4. Mount a lens, set the lens at a smaller aperture (e.g. F8), and then acquire images under
bright lighting conditions. Check the images on the monitor for dark spots or stripes
caused by the contaminant. Repeat the steps above until there is no contaminant
present.
Caution!
If the sensor is damaged due to electrostatic discharge or the sensor surface is scratched
during cleaning, the warranty is void.

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Chapter 2. Warranty
Do not open the housing of the camera. The warranty becomes void if the housing is opened.
For information about the warranty, please contact your local dealer or factory representative.

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Chapter 3. Compliance & Certifications
3.1 FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expenses.
3.2 CE : DoC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55032:2012 (Class A), EN 55024:2010
Class A
3.3 KC
KCC Statement
Type Description
Class A
(Broadcasting Communication
Device for Office Use)
This device obtained EMC registration for office use (Class A),
and may be used in places other than home. Sellers and/or users
need to take note of this.