Cognex CAM-CIC-3100-3-GC1 User manual

CAM-CIC-3100-3-G-1/GC1;
GigE Large Area Scan Industrial Camera
User Manual
2023 August 18
V1.1.0

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Foreword
Abstract
The document briefly describes GigE Large Area Scan Industrial Camera, including
product introduction, networking, basic parameters and applications for quick
operation.
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Important Safety Instructions
Here is the proper use of the product and prevention of dangers as well as loss of
property, etc. Be sure to follow the instructions when using.
⚫Please do not place or install the device in the location with strong sunlight or near
the heat-generating equipment, make sure the cover temperature is controlled
bellow 50℃.
⚫Please do not install the device in a humid place with dust or soot, please make
sure the lens cover is locked if the camera is not connected to the lens, which is to
avoid dust entering the camera.
⚫Please install the device in a stable location to avoid falling of the device.
⚫Please avoid water or other liquid dripping or splashing on the device and make
sure there is no object full of liquid placed on the device, so to avoid liquid flowing
into the device.
⚫Please install the device in a location with good ventilation, and do not block the
ventilation opening of the device.
⚫Use the device only within the rated input and output range.
⚫Please do not dismantle the device at will.
⚫Please transport, use and store the device within the allowable range of humidity
and temperature.
Special Announcement
⚫Please note that the manual is for reference only.
⚫The manual will be regularly updated according to the product update; the
updated content will be added to the manual without prior announcement.
⚫The company is not liable for any loss caused by the operation which is not
implemented according to the manual.
⚫There may be some technical deviation, errors which are not consistent with the
product function and operation or misprint, please refer to the company’s final
explanation if there is any doubt or dispute.

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Directory
Contents
Contents
Foreword...............................................................................................................................II
Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................III
Directory ...............................................................................................................................4
1Product Overview ...............................................................................................................5
1.1 Product Introduction...........................................................................................................5
1.2 Product Features .................................................................................................................5
1.3 Typical Networking..............................................................................................................6
1.4 Main Technical Parameters .................................................................................................6
1.5 Spectral Curve .....................................................................................................................8
1.6 Environmental Requirements..............................................................................................9
2Interface Description......................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Product Dimensions ..........................................................................................................10
2.2 Interface Description.........................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Network Interface ..................................................................................................11
2.2.2 12pin Power and I/O Interface...............................................................................11
2.3 Electrical Specification.......................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Power Supply and Network Port Electrical Specifications......................................11
2.3.2 IO Port Electrical Specification ...............................................................................12
2.4 Indicator Light Description ................................................................................................13
3FAQ .................................................................................................................................. 14
4Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................................................................ 16

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1Product Overview
1.1 Product Introduction
GigE Large area scan camera adopts high-performance sensor chip and realizes
real-time non-compressed image data transmission via GigE, which is compatible with
any application development tool which meets GigE Vision and GenICam standard. Max
transmission rate 1Gb/s can satisfy the requirements of transmission rate in most
industrial applications. It can work in various harsh environments stably with high
reliability and cost performance.
1.2 Product Features
Easy installation, convenient operation, support：
•Gigabit Ethernet interface, with a maximum transmission distance of 100m.
•A patented flatness mediation scheme to eliminate area defocusing.
•Excellent heat dissipation design, precise temperature control and constant
temperature maintenance.
•Support Software Trigger/Hardware Trigger/Free Run Mode.
•Support user-defined ROI, horizontal mirroring and vertical mirroring.
•Support ISP functions including Auto Exposure/Auto Gain/Auto BlackLevel/Gamma
Correction and LUT.
•Color cameras support automatic white balance.
•Support for FFC function to provide more uniform picture quality.
•Support fan speed adaptive function for setting the target temperature of the
sensor.
•Conform to GigE Vision V2.0 protocol and GenICam standard.

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1.3 Typical Networking
The most typical networking mode of a large area scan camera is point-to-point
connection, which needs no other network medium between the host computer and
industrial camera. It can be connected through cable, please refer to Figure 1-1.
A host computer can also connect multiple industrial cameras through multiple
network ports or switches.
Figure 1-1 Typical Networking
1.4 Main Technical Parameters
Main technical parameters of the GigE LargeArea Scan Industrial Camera are as follow:
Sheet 1-1 CAM-CIC-3100-3-G-1 Technical Parameters
31MP GigE Mono Large Area Scan Industrial Camera
Sensor
Sensor Model
IMX342
Sensor Type
CMOS
Mono/Color
Mono
Shutter
Global
Resolution
6464×4852
Pixel Size
[μm]
3.45×3.45
Sensor Size
22.3 mm × 16.7 mm CMOS
Bit Depth
12
Frame Rate
3.6
Image
Dynamic Range
73dB
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
>40dB
Gain
0dB～30dB
Exposure Time
3μS～15S
Image Format
Mono：Mono8/10/10p/12/12p;
Physical
Interface
Data Interface
GigE
IO Interface
3x Opto-isolated input, 3x Opto-isolated output, 1x RS232

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31MP GigE Mono Large Area Scan Industrial Camera
interface
Lens Mount
M58 x 0.75
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power Supply
DC 24V power supply via the 12-pin Hirose interface
Power
Consumption
24 V≈7.86 W
Temperature
Storage Temperature: -30 ℃～+80 ℃; Operating
Temperature: -30℃～+50℃
Dimension
72mm×72mm×64mm(Not including the lens mount and
the rear case connectors)
Weight
487 g
Certification
Conforms to CE, FCC, RoHS, GigE Vision V2.0 and GenICam
Software
GenICam and GigE Vision supported devices
Sheet 1-2 CAM-CIC-3100-3-GC1 Technical Parameters
31MP GigE Color Large Area Scan Industrial Camera
Sensor
Sensor Model
IMX342
Sensor Type
CMOS
Mono/Color
Color
Shutter
Global
Resolution
6464×4852
Pixel Size
[μm]
3.45×3.45
Sensor Size
22.3 mm × 16.7 mm CMOS
Bit Depth
12
Frame Rate
3.6
Image
Dynamic Range
73dB
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
>40dB
Gain
0dB～30dB
Exposure Time
3μS～15S
Image Format
Color:Mono8,BayerRG8/10/10Packed/12/12Packed,
BayerGB8/10/10Packed/12/12Packed
Physical
Interface
Data Interface
GigE
IO Interface
3x Opto-isolated input, 3x Opto-isolated output, 1x RS232
interface
Lens Mount
M58 x 0.75
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power Supply
DC 24V power supply via the 12-pin Hirose interface
Power
Consumption
24 V≈7.86 W

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31MP GigE Color Large Area Scan Industrial Camera
Temperature
Storage Temperature: -30 ℃～+80 ℃; Operating
Temperature: -30℃～+50℃
Dimension
72mm×72mm×64mm (Not including the lens mount
and the rear case connectors)
Weight
487 g
Certification
Conforms to CE, FCC, RoHS, GigE Vision V2.0 and GenICam
Software
GenICam and GigE Vision supported devices
1.5 Spectral Curve
The following spectral curve data are derived from the manual of the selected chip.
Figure 1-2 IMX342 Mono Spectral Response
Figure 1-3 IMX342 Color Spectral Response

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1.6 Environmental Requirements
The following are the environmental requirements for GigE large area scan industrial
camera：
⚫Temperature and humidity
Ambient temperature should not exceed 50 ℃, it is best to work in an
air-conditioned environment.
Operating cover temperature：0℃～50℃.
Operating ambient humidity：20%～80% no condensation.
Storage temperature：-30℃～+80℃.
Storage humidity：20%～80% no condensation.
⚫Please install the device in a stable location indoors, with enough heat dissipation
space.
⚫Please keep certain ventilation.

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2Interface Description
2.1 Product Dimensions
The product dimensions are as follows：
Figure 2-1 CAM-CIC-3100-3-GC1/ CAM-CIC-3100-3-G-1（Unit：mm）
2.2 Interface Description
The back of the device has two interfaces, the network interface and 12pin power as well as I/O
interface, as shown below:
Figure 2-2 CAM-CIC-3100-3-GC1/ CAM-CIC-3100-3-G-1 Interface Description

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2.2.1 Network Interface
Network interface, RJ45 Ethernet port, three-speed Ethernet 10M / 100M / 1000Mbps transmission
interface for camera control, data transmission.
It is best to use shielded twisted-pair Category 6 cable in order to ensure the transmission quality, as
well as to prevent too much data retransmission and packet loss phenomenon.
2.2.2 12pin Power and I/O Interface
Sheet 2-1 lists the pin signal definition of the I/O interface.
Sheet 2-1 Pin Signal Definition
Pin
Signal
Description
1
-
Camera power ground and RS232 signal ground
2
-
+9VDC ~ +24 VDC camera power supply
3
RXD RS232
Serial port receive
4
TXD RS232
Serial port transmit
5
Line3
Opto-isolated input
6
Line4
Opto-isolated input
7
Line5
Opto-isolated input
8
OPT_IN_GND
Opto-isolated input ground,not to connect to the power GND
9
Line0
Opto-isolated output
10
Line1
Opto-isolated output
11
Line2
Opto-isolated output
12
OPT_OUT_GND
Opto-isolated output ground,not to connect to the power GND
2.3 Electrical Specification
2.3.1 Power Supply and Network Port Electrical Specifications
Sheet 2-2 Power Supply and Network Port Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Description
Power
specification
+9 VDC to +24 VDC, <1% ripple, power supply by the Hirose 12-pin connector of the
camera*; 26 AWG cables or better.
EMS Standard
ESD (GBT17626.2/IEC61000-4-2):
Metal housing contact 6 kV

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Surge (IEC61000-4-5):
Ethernet port: 2 kV common mode, 1 kV differential mode (100/700 μs)
Power port: 2 kV common mode (1.2/50 μs)
EMC Standard
Class B
*: The power supply should meet SELV and LPS specifications.
2.3.2 IO Port Electrical Specification
2.3.2.1 Opto-isolated Input
Sheet 2-3 Opto-isolated input
Input Voltage
Description
DC 30V
Limit voltage: input voltage should not exceed this limit, otherwise it will
cause damage to the device
DC 0～24V
I/O input safe operating voltage range
DC 0～1.4V
Indicates logical 0
DC >1.4V～2.2V
Input state reverses and logic state is not certain
DC >2.2V
Indicates logical 1
Sink current of Opto-isolated input: 5 mA to 15 mA.
Figure 2-3 Opto-isolated Input Circuit
2.3.2.2 Opto-isolated Output
Sheet 2-4 Opto-isolated Output
Output Voltage
Description
+30.0VDC
Limit voltage, which must be not exceeded; otherwise, the equipment may be
damaged.
<+3.3VDC
I/O output may be incorrect
+3.3~+24VDC
Safe operating voltage output range
The max continuous current of isolated I/O output is 50mA.

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Figure 2-4 Opto-isolated Output Circuit
2.4 Indicator Light Description
The indicator light description of the device is shown in Sheet 2-.
Sheet 2-5 Indicator Light Description
Status
Indicator light status
Note
Normal
Red
Red light quick flashing
Device booting.
Blue
Blue light slight brightness
IP is assigned, and the application
software API is not connected to the
device.
Blue light high brightness
The application software API is
connected to the device, free mode,
no image transmission.
Blue light quick flashing
The application software API is
connected to the device, free mode,
with image transmission.
Blue light slow flashing
Use trigger mode.
Red
Blue
Red and blue light
alternate flashing
Firmware upgrading.
Abnormal
Red
Red light normally on
Device abnormity: such as no stream,
firmware upgrade failure etc.
Red light slow flashing
Network disconnected.

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3FAQ
You can solve problems that you may encounter with following instructions:
1. Application fails to discover the device.
Reason analysis：
➢The camera fails to boot up normally.
➢Connection of network cable is abnormal.
➢The camera and the Host PC running the client are not in the same LAN.
Solutions：
Reboot the camera, check if cable connection is correct or the indicator light is
normal. Add device to the same LAN of the host PC running the client.
2. Application can discover the camera, but connection failed.
Reason analysis：
➢The camera fails to boot up normally.
➢The device IP is not added to the same network segment of the host PC.
➢Another client has been connected to the camera.
Solutions：
Reboot the camera; change camera IP address to the same network segment of
the host PC; or disconnect the camera from the other client and connect it to this
client.
3. The preview interface is all black in the application.
Reason analysis：
➢Lens aperture is blocked.
➢Camera runs abnormally.
Solutions：
Open lens aperture, power off and reboot the camera device.
4. It fails to enable external trigger.

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Reason analysis：
➢External trigger connection is wrong.
➢It fails to select external trigger in trigger mode.
Solutions：
Select correct trigger mode and make sure external connection is correct.

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4Cleaning and Maintenance
This chapter mainly introduces cleaning and replacement of color filter.
We have installed a fully transparent protective glass for the mono camera with the
main purpose of preventing dust from falling on the surface of the image sensor. The
color camera is equipped with a low-pass filter that cuts off to the near-infrared band.
If you have special requirements, such as not using a color filter or using another
light-transmitting filter, you can replace the entire filter mount of the image sensor (no
need of removing the cover).
If the surface of the filter needs to be cleaned, we recommend using the special
cleaning agent for optical devices that can clean the surface without leaving a mark.