Dahua A5A21M/CG9 User manual

GigE Large Area Scan Industrial Camera
User Manual
V1.0.0
Dahua Technology Co., Ltd.

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Foreword
Abstract
The document briefly describes 5000 series 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 60℃.
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, pay attention to prevent the device
falling.
Please do not allow water or other liquid dripping or splashing on the device and
make sure there is no object which is full of liquid placed on the device, which is to
avoid liquid flowing into the device.
Please install the device in a location with good ventilation, 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.
Please connect the product with I structure to the network power output socket with
protective GND.
Special Announcement
Please be noted that the manual is for reference only.
The manual will be regularly updated according to the product update; the updated
content will be added in 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.

Directory
Foreword.........................................................................................................................................II
Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................III
1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Product Introduction ...........................................................................................................5
1.2 Product Features..................................................................................................................5
1.3 Typical Networking.............................................................................................................5
1.4 Main Technical Parameters.................................................................................................6
1.5 Spectral Curve.....................................................................................................................8
1.6 Environmental Requirements..............................................................................................8
2 Interface 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 .....................................................................................................12
2.3.1 Power Supply and Network Port Electrical Specifications....................................12
2.3.2 IO Port Electrical Specification..............................................................................12
2.4 Indicator Light Description...............................................................................................13
3 Product Installation ...................................................................................................................15
3.1 Hardware Installation........................................................................................................15
3.1.1 Default Accessories................................................................................................15
3.1.2 Camera Installation ................................................................................................15
3.2 Software Installation .........................................................................................................16
4 Network Settings........................................................................................................................18
5 Main Function Description........................................................................................................24
5.1 Device Control..................................................................................................................25
5.2 ImageFormatControl.........................................................................................................27
5.3 AcquisitionControl............................................................................................................29
5.4 DigitalIOControl...............................................................................................................32
5.5 EventControl.....................................................................................................................33
5.6 AnalogControl...................................................................................................................34
5.7 LUTControl.......................................................................................................................36
5.8 TransportLayerControl......................................................................................................36
5.9 UserSetControl..................................................................................................................41
5.10 ColorTransformationControl...........................................................................................41
5.11 CounterAndTimerControl ...............................................................................................42
5.12 ISPControl.......................................................................................................................43
6 FAQ.............................................................................................................................................45
7 Cleaning and Maintenance........................................................................................................47

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1Product Overview
1.1 Product Introduction
5000 series 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：
Ethernet interface provides 1Gbps bandwidth, with max transmission distance up to
100m.
256MB on-board frame buffer for image data transmission.
Supports software trigger, external trigger, mixed mode, free run mode.
Supports sharpness, noise reduction, gamma correction, LUT, black level
correction, brightness, contrast and other ISP functions.
The color camera supports interpolation algorithm, white balance algorithm, color
conversion matrix, hue, and saturation, etc.
Supports a variety of output formats for image data: ROI, Binning, mirroring, etc..
Conforms to GigE Vision V2.0 protocol and GenICam standard.
Supports DC12-24V wide supply voltage range.
Conforms to CE, FCC, UL and RoHS certification.
1.3 Typical Networking
The most typical networking mode of 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.

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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 5000 series GigE Large Area Scan Industrial Camera are
as follow:
Sheet 1-1 A5A21M/CG9 Technical Parameters
5000 Series 12MP GigE Mono/ColorArea Scan Camera
Sensor
Sensor Model
PYTHON 12K
Sensor Type
CMOS
Mono/Color
Mono/Color
Shutter
Global
Resolution
4096×3072
Pixel Size
[μm]
4.5×4.5
Sensor Size
4/3"
Bit Depth
8/10
Frame Rate
160
Image
Dynamic
Range
59dB
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
>41dB
Gain
X1～X6
Exposure
Time
1μS～1S
Image Format
Mono：Mono8/10/10p，
Color：Mono8, BayerRG8/10/10p, BayerRB8/10/10p,
RGB8p, YUV422p；
Physical
Interface
Data Interface
GigE
IO Interface
12-pin Hirose connector with external power supply: 3
opto-isolated input, 3 opto-isolated output
Lens Mount
M58*0.75

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5000 Series 12MP GigE Mono/ColorArea Scan Camera
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Certification
Power Supply
DC power through Hirose connector with voltage range of
12V~24V
Power
Consumption
12V≈9W
Temperature
Storage Temperature: -30 ℃～+80 ℃; Operating
Temperature: -30℃～+50℃
Dimension
76mm ×76mm ×46mm(Not including the rear case
connectors)
Weight
450g
Certification
Conforms to CE，FCC，UL，RoHS，GigE Vision V2.0 and
GenICam
Software
MV Viewer or GenICam and GigE Vision supported devices
Sheet 1-2 A5B51M/CG4 Technical Parameters
5000 Series 12MP GigE Mono/ColorArea Scan Camera
Sensor
Sensor Model
PYTHON 25K
Sensor Type
CMOS
Mono/Color
Mono/Color
Shutter
Global
Resolution
5120×5120
Pixel Size
[μm]
4.5×4.5
Sensor Size
APS-H
Bit Depth
8/10
Frame Rate
80
Image
Dynamic
Range
59dB
Signal to
Noise Ratio
(SNR)
>41dB
Gain
X1～X6
Exposure
Time
1μS～1S
Image Format
Mono：Mono8/10/10p，
Color：Mono8, BayerRG8/10/10p, BayerRB8/10/10p,
RGB8p, YUV422p；
Physical
Interface
Data Interface
GigE
IO Interface
12-pin Hirose connector with external power supply: 3
opto-isolated input, 3 opto-isolated output
Lens Mount
M58*0.75
Power/Weight
Dimension/
Power Supply
DC power through Hirose connector with voltage range of
12V~24V

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5000 Series 12MP GigE Mono/ColorArea Scan Camera
Certification
Power
Consumption
12V≈9W
Temperature
Storage Temperature：-30℃～+80℃；Operating
Temperature：-30℃～+50℃
Dimension
76mm ×76mm ×46mm(Not including the rear case
connectors)
Weight
450g
Certification
Conforms to CE，FCC，UL，RoHS，GigE Vision V2.0 and
GenICam
Software
MV Viewer or 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 PYTHON 25K Mono/Color Spectral Response
1.6 Environmental Requirements
The following are the environmental requirements for GigE area scan industrial
camera：
Temperature and humidity
Ambient temperature should not exceed 50 ℃, it is best to work in an
air-conditioned environment.

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Operating cover temperature：0℃～60℃.
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 76mm×76mm×46mm（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

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interface, as shown below:
Figure 2-2 76mm×76mm×46mm Interface Description
2.2.1 Network Interface
Network interface, RJ45 Ethernet port, three-speed Ethernet 10M / 100M / 1000Mbps transmission
interface for camera control, data transmission and power supply (POE function).
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
Power Ground
Power ground of the camera
2
Power
The camera power
3
RXD RS232
Serial receiving
4
TXD RS232
Serial sending
5
OPT_IN1
Opto-isolated input 1
6
OPT_IN2
Opto-isolated input 2
7
OPT_IN3
Opto-isolated input 3

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Pin
Signal
Description
8
OPT_IN_GND
Opto-isolated input ground
9
OPT_OUT1
Opto-isolated output 1
10
OPT_OUT2
Opto-isolated output 2
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OPT_OUT3
Opto-isolated output 3
12
OPT_OUT_GND
Opto-isolated output ground
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
DC +12V～+24V，＜1% ripple，power supply by 12-pin Hirose connector1；
A minimum of 26 AWG cable.
EMS Standard
Electrostatic discharge（GBT17626.2/IEC61000-4-2）
Metal cover contact 6kV
Surge（IEC61000-4-5）
Power port：1kV common mode（1.2/50us）
EMC Standard
Class B
1. Power supply must conform to SELV and LPS certification.
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
Isolated I/O input sink current is 5mA～15mA.

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Figure 2-3 Opto-isolated Input Circuit
2.3.2.2 Opto-isolated Output
Sheet 2-4 Opto-isolated Output
Voltage
Description
DC 30V
Limit voltage: input voltage should not exceed this limit, otherwise it
will cause damage to the device
DC ＜3.3V
I/O output may be wrong
DC 3.3V～+24V
I/O output safe operating voltage range
The max continuous current of isolated I/O output is 50mA.
Figure 2-4 Opto-isolated Output Circuit
2.4 Indicator Light Description
The indicator light description of the device is shown in Sheet 2-5.

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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 and etc.
Red light slow
flashing
Network disconnected.

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3Product Installation
Installation is divided into hardware installation and application installation.
3.1 Hardware Installation
Before installation, please check the device whether there is any obvious damage, and confirm with the
list of default accessories.
3.1.1 Default Accessories
The list of default accessories is shown in Sheet 3-1.
Sheet 3-1 Accessory List
No.
Accessory
Number
1
Large Area Scan Camera
1
3.1.2 Camera Installation
When installing, the static, electromagnetic interference, lightning and surge should be considered, and
at the same time, the combined camera heat dissipation should also be concerned.
3.1.2.1 Consideration of Static, Electromagnetic Interference, Lightning and Surge
Although the camera has a lightning and anti-surge protection design, as well as EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) and ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection design, but for security, the installation
environment and methods should be concerned to avoid or reduce these effects.
Please pay attention to basic protection methods shown below：
Use SSTP shielded network cable. If the operation requirement is satisfied, please do not
over-request the flexibility of the cable because that in order to achieve a good softness, a lot of
cables make compromises with thickness of copper wire, thickness of shielding aluminum foil,
density of shielding network and protection performance of PVC cover.
The cable should be as short as possible. If the cable is too long and remains a lot, please take the
snake-like wiring and do not wire around the cable. Such method can reduce the coupling of EMI.
Please use shielded lines as power control cord and avoid winding. The power cord and the
network cable can be run in parallel, but do not wrap them together.
Power cord and network cable should be far away from high current, high voltage, frequently

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on-off devices, such as stepper motors. In particularly, do not route power cord and network cable
with such devices in parallel because such devices have strong electro-magnetic radiation which is
easy to couple to the camera's transmission line.
Shelter grounds of all devices must be connected together and take single point grounding.
Multi-point grounding easily leads to voltage difference between devices which form circuits to
induce couple electro-magnetic interference.
Power supply for camera and that for PC must be from the same AC power distributor in order to
connect their shelter grounds and avoid multi-point grounding. High-power mechanical and
electrical equipment do not directly use this AC power.
Magnetic ring can be added to the power control cord of camera in order to absorb
electro-magnetic interference signals.
Please keep the suitable humidity and operate with wrist strap, anti-static clothes and shoes to
reduce ESD.
3.1.2.2 Heat Dissipation
Under the condition of a stable condition(temperature and humidity, air flow, installation location,
etc.)the camera will reach a temperature balance in 1 or 1.5 hours, which means that the cover
temperature will not rise any longer. It is important to ensure the cover temperature beyond 50℃and
there is a temperature difference of 25℃between inner main heat source and outside cover in this
balanced condition. When the cover temperature is under 50℃, the electronic chip inside will not suffer
damage.
Recommend several good methods of controlling the temperature：
Ambient temperature should be beyond 30℃, it is best to work in an air-conditioned environment.
Installed on the object with good thermal conductivity, such as large metal which is easy to
dissipate heat.
Ensure certain air flow to dissipate heat.
3.2 Software Installation
Application installation steps of host computer are as follows:
Step1 Turn the PC on.
Step2 Double client the installation package and install MV Viewer program according to the prompt
on the interface.You can see Figure 3-1 after installation.
Please get in touch with relevant technical supporter to obtain the installation package.

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Figure 3-1 Installation Completion

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4Network Settings
Please make sure that GigE area scan camera is properly connected to the PC.
Please install the application in the PC. If have any problems, please refer to “3.2 Software
Installation”for details.
When the camera is well connected with cables, the application installed can detect the online camera.
The camera can operate normally when the camera IP and the local computer IP are on the same
network segment.
The detailed steps for network settings are as follows:
Step1 Open software.
Double click desktop shortcut , open client software. The software will auto detect all
the online devices, the interface is shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1 Software Interface

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Step2 IP Setting.
Select the device you need to connect, then click . Configure a valid IP address for the
detected device and make sure that the device IP is added to the same network segment of the
local computer IP, as is shown in Figure 4-2. Click to save the settings after
accomplishment.
Figure 4-2 IPAddress Setting
Step3 Device connection.
Click to connect the device. Click after successful connection, the device
interface and property interface are shown in Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-4 respectively.
You can click to disconnect the device.

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Figure 4-3 Successful Device Connection（Device Interface）
Figure 4-4 Successful Device Connection（Property Interface）
Sheet 4-1 Parameter Description
No.
Parameter Description
1
Please refer to Sheet 4-2 for more details about the menu column.