GigE VA GigE Series User manual

User Manual
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Contents
1Precautions .......................................................................................................................6
2Warranty ............................................................................................................................6
3Compliance & Certifications............................................................................................7
3.1 FCC Compliance.............................................................................................................7
3.2 CE : DoC.........................................................................................................................7
3.3 KC...................................................................................................................................7
4Package Components ......................................................................................................8
5Product Specifications.....................................................................................................9
5.1 Model ..............................................................................................................................9
5.2 Specifications ................................................................................................................10
5.3 Camera Block Diagram ................................................................................................. 12
5.4 Sensor Information........................................................................................................ 13
5.5 Mechanical Specification ............................................................................................... 14
6Installation.......................................................................................................................16
6.1 Mount Plate................................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Precaution to Center the Image Sensor......................................................................... 17
6.3 Precaution about Blurring Compared to Center ............................................................. 17
6.4 Installing Vieworks Imaging Solution.............................................................................. 17
7Camera Interface.............................................................................................................18
7.1 General Description....................................................................................................... 18
7.2 RJ-45 Jack ....................................................................................................................19
7.3 Control Receptacle........................................................................................................ 20
7.4 Power Input Receptacle................................................................................................. 21
7.5 Trigger Input Circuit....................................................................................................... 22
7.6 Strobe Output Circuit..................................................................................................... 22
8Acquisition Control.........................................................................................................23
8.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................23
8.2 Acquisition Start/Stop Commands andAcquisition Mode............................................... 26
8.3 Exposure Start Trigger................................................................................................... 27
8.3.1 Trigger Mode .................................................................................................................................. 27
8.3.2 Using a Software Trigger Signal..................................................................................................... 30
8.3.3 Using an External Trigger Signal.................................................................................................... 31
8.3.4 Trigger Delay .................................................................................................................................. 34

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8.4 Setting the Exposure Time............................................................................................. 35
8.5 Overlapping Exposure with Sensor Readout ................................................................. 36
8.6 Real Exposure...............................................................................................................39
8.6.1 Timed Exposure Mode.................................................................................................................... 39
8.6.2 Trigger Width Exposure Mode........................................................................................................ 40
8.7 Acquisition Timing Chart................................................................................................ 42
8.8 Maximum Allowed Frame Rate...................................................................................... 44
8.8.1 Increasing the Maximum Allowed Frame Rate............................................................................... 45
9Camera Features.............................................................................................................46
9.1 Image Region of Interest ............................................................................................... 46
9.2 Binning.......................................................................................................................... 50
9.3 Sensor Tap Settings ...................................................................................................... 52
9.4 Pixel Format..................................................................................................................55
9.5 Pixel Clock..................................................................................................................... 60
9.6 Stream Hold...................................................................................................................61
9.7 Inter-Packet Delay......................................................................................................... 62
9.8 Data ROI (Color Cameras) ............................................................................................ 63
9.9 Balance White Auto (Color Cameras)............................................................................ 65
9.10 Gain and Black Level..................................................................................................... 66
9.10.1 Analog Domain ....................................................................................................................... 66
9.10.2 Digital Domain......................................................................................................................... 67
9.11 LUT ...............................................................................................................................68
9.12 Defective Pixel Correction ............................................................................................. 70
9.12.1 Correction Method .................................................................................................................. 70
9.12.2 Correction Method in Binning Mode ....................................................................................... 71
9.13 Flat Field Correction...................................................................................................... 72
9.14 Temperature Monitor ..................................................................................................... 75
9.15 Fan Control (Only available on VA-29MG2)................................................................... 75
9.16 Status LED ....................................................................................................................76
9.17 Test Image.....................................................................................................................77
9.18 Reverse X ..................................................................................................................... 79
9.19 Digital IO Control........................................................................................................... 80
9.20 Event Control................................................................................................................. 81
9.21 Device User ID.............................................................................................................. 82
9.22 Device Reset.................................................................................................................82

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9.23 User Set Control............................................................................................................ 83
9.24 Field Upgrade................................................................................................................ 83
Appendix A Defective Pixel Map Download...................................................................84
Appendix B LUT Download .............................................................................................86
B.1 Luminance LUT............................................................................................................. 86
B.1.1 Gamma Graph Download............................................................................................................... 86
B.1.2 CSV File Download ........................................................................................................................ 88
Appendix C Field Upgrade...............................................................................................90
C.1 MCU..............................................................................................................................90
C.2 FPGA ............................................................................................................................ 92
C.3 XML............................................................................................................................... 93

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1 Precautions
General
Do not drop, damage, disassemble, repair or alter the device.
Do not let children touch the device without supervision.
Do not use the device for any other purpose than specified.
Contact your nearest distributor in case of trouble or problem.
Installation and Maintenance
Do not install the device in a place subject to direct sun light, humidity, dust or soot.
Do not place magnets near the product.
Do not place the device next to heating equipment.
Be careful not to let liquid like water, drinks or chemicals leak inside the device.
Clean the device often to remove dust on it.
In clearing, do not splash water on the device but wipe it out with a smooth cloth or towel.
Power Supply
It is recommended the use of 12V DC with ±10% of voltage, over 1A of output current
with KC, CE or other local certification. If voltage over 16V is supplied, it will cause
damages to the device.
※Vieworks Co., Ltd. does NOT provide power supplies with the devices.
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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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 2004/108/EC.
Testing Standard EN 55022:2006+A1:2007, EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
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.

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4 Package Components
Package Components
VA Camera with C mount or VA Camera with F mount
Mount Plate (Optional)
* VA-29MG2 will be offered with a cooling fan. It is also available without the fan upon request.

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5 Product Specifications
5.1 Model
VA GigE series is a progressive scan, high-resolution industrial area scan cameras. The camera uses an
interline transfer CCD from Truesense Imaging, Inc. (formerly Kodak Imaging Solution) and provides superior
noise performance resulting in high dynamic range. All features of VA GigE series can be programmed and
easily updated in the field through Gigabit Ethernet interface. The camera is developed based on GenICam
standard. The image processing and controls of VA GigE series are based on embedded FPGA with a 32 bit
microprocessor.
Main Features
Normal and High Speed Operation Modes
×1, ×2, ×3, ×4, ×8 Horizontal and Vertical Binning
Real Exposure
Stream Hold
Inter-Packet Delay
Camera Image Memory: 128MB
Field Upgradable Firmware
Pixel Defect Correction (Binning Mode: 2×2, 4×4)
Excellent Anti-Blooming and Anti-Smear

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5.2 Specifications
VA GigE series technical specifications are as follows.
VA GigE Series VA-1MG2 VA-2MG2 VA-2MG2 (HD)
Active Image (H ×V) 1024 ×1024 1600 ×1200 1920 ×1080
Sensor Type Truesense Imaging
KAI-01050
Truesense Imaging
KAI-02050
Truesense Imaging
KAI-02150
Pixel size 5.5 ㎛× 5.5 ㎛
Sensor Output 1 or 2 Tap
Video Output 8/10/12 bits
Dynamic Range > 64 ㏈
Output Format Mono Mono8, Mono10, Mono10 packed, Mono12, Mono12 packed
Color Bayer8, Bayer10, Bayer10 packed, Bayer12, Bayer12 packed
Camera Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Electronic Shutter Global Shutter
Max. Frame Rate at Full Resolution 40 fps / 72 fps 22 fps / 42 fps 21 fps /39 fps
Pixel Clock 40 / 50 ㎒
Shutter Speed (10 ㎲step) 7 ㎲~ 7s
Partial Scan (Max. Speed) 193 fps at 120 Lines 110 fps at 150 Lines 107 fps at 120 Lines
Binning ×1, ×2, ×3, ×4, ×8 (Horizontal and Vertical Independent)
Lookup Table G=1.0, User Defined Lookup Table (LUT)
Black Level Adjustable (0 ~ 127 LSB at 12 bit, 256 steps)
Analog Gain ×1 ~ ×40 (0 ~ 32 ㏈)
Exposure Mode Timed Exposure, Trigger Width Exposure, Double Exposure
External Trigger 3.3 V ~ 24.0 V, 10 ㎃, Asynchronous, optically isolated
Software Trigger Asynchronous, Programmable via Camera API
Camera Image Memory 128 MB
Lens Mount C-mount or F-mount
Power 10 ~ 15 V DC, Max. 6W
Environmental Operating: -5℃~ 40℃, Storage : -40℃~ 70℃
Mechanical 68 ㎜x 68 ㎜x 54 ㎜, 420 g (with C-mount)
68 ㎜x 68 ㎜x 83 ㎜, 460 g (with F-mount)
Table 5.1 Specifications of VA GigE Series (VA-1/2MG2)

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VA GigE Series VA-4MG2 VA-8MG2 VA-29MG2
Active Image (H ×V) 2336 ×1752 3296 ×2472 6576 ×4384
Sensor Type Truesense Imaging
KAI-04050
Truesense Imaging
KAI-08050
Truesense Imaging
KAI-29050
Pixel size 5.5 ㎛×5.5 ㎛
Sensor Output 1 or 2 Tap
Video Output 8/10/12 bits
Dynamic Range > 64 ㏈
Output Format Mono Mono8, Mono10, Mono10 packed, Mono12, Mono12 packed
Color Bayer8, Bayer10, Bayer10 packed, Bayer12, Bayer12 packed
Camera Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Electronic Shutter Global Shutter
Max. Frame Rate at Full
Resolution 10 fps / 20 fps 5 fps / 10 fps 1.2 fps / 2.3 fps
Pixel Clock 40/50 ㎒30/40 ㎒
Shutter Speed (10 ㎲step) 8 ㎲~ 7 s 9㎲~ 7 s 22 ㎲~ 7 s
Partial Scan (Max. Speed) 82 fps at 200 Lines 48 fps at 300 Lines 8.8 fps at 500 Lines
Binning ×1, ×2, ×3, ×4, ×8 (Horizontal and Vertical Independent)
Lookup Table G=1.0, User Defined Lookup Table (LUT)
Black Level Adjustable (0 ~ 127 LSB at 12 bit, 256 steps)
Analog Gain ×1 ~ ×40 (0 ~ 32 ㏈)
Exposure Mode Timed Exposure, Trigger Width Exposure, Double Exposure
External Trigger 3.3 V ~ 24.0 V, 10 ㎃, Asynchronous, optically isolated
Software Trigger Asynchronous, Programmable via Camera API
Camera Image Memory 128 MB
Lens Mount C-mount or F-mount
Power 10 ~ 15 V DC, Max. 6W
Environmental Operating: -5℃~ 40℃, Storage : -40℃~ 70℃
Mechanical 68 ㎜×68 ㎜× 54 ㎜, 420 g (with C-mount)
68 ㎜×68 ㎜×83 ㎜, 460 g (with F-mount)
74 ㎜×65 ㎜×103 ㎜,
550 g (with F-mount)
Table 5.2 Specifications of VA GigE Series (VA-4/8/29MG2)

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5.3 Camera Block Diagram
Image Processing
Control Logic
Micro Controller
FPGA
CCD
Sensor
DDR2
SDRAM
Ethernet
Controller
V Driver
H Driver
ADC
(14bit)
FLASH EEPROM
Line Driver
Optocoupler
Prog.output
Ext.trigger
Network
Figure 5.1 Camera Block Diagram
All controls and data processing of VA GigE cameras are carried out in one FPGA chip. The FPGA generally
consists of a 32 bit RICS Micro-Controller and Processing & Control Logic. The Micro-Controller receives
commands from the user through the Gigabit Ethernet interface and then processes them. The FPGA controls
the Timing Generators (TGs) and the Analog Front End (AFE) chips where the TGs generate CCD control
signals and AFE chips convert analog CCD output to digital values to be accepted by the Processing & Control
Logic. The Processing & Control Logic processes the image data received from AFE and then transmits data
through the Gigabit Ethernet interface. And also, the Processing & Control Logic controls the trigger input and
output signal which are sensitive to time. Furthermore, DDR2 for operating Micro-Controller and for used as
Gigabit Ethernet frame buffer, SDRAM for used as a frame buffer to process images, Gigabit Ethernet Controller
and Flash memory for saving system codes and defect coordinates are installed outside FPGA.

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5.4 Sensor Information
The following graphs show the spectral response for VA GigE series monochrome and color cameras.
Figure 5.2 Spectral Response (Top: Monochrome, Bottom: Color)

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5.5 Mechanical Specification
The camera dimensions in millimeters are as shown in the following figure.
Figure 5.3 VA GigE Series C-mount Mechanical Dimension

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Figure 5.4 VA GigE Series F-mount Mechanical Dimension

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6 Installation
The following instructions assume that you have installed an Ethernet Card including related software and
Vieworks Imaging Solution in your PC. For more information, refer to your Vieworks Imaging Solution
Installation Manual.
To connect the camera to your PC, follow the steps below:
1. Make sure that the power supply is not connected to the camera and your PC is turned off.
2. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the RJ45 jack on the camera and the other end of the Ethernet cable
into the Ethernet Card in your PC.
3. Connect the plug of the power adaptor to the power input receptacle on the camera.
4. Plug the power adaptor into a working electrical outlet.
5. Verify all the cable connections are secure.
6.1 Mount Plate
The Mount Plate is provided as an optional item.
The camera can be fixed without using this Mount Plate.

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6.2 Precaution to Center the Image Sensor
Users do not need to center the image sensor as it is adjusted as factory default settings.
When you need to adjust the center of the image sensor, please contact your local dealer or the
manufacturer for technical assistance.
6.3 Precaution about Blurring Compared to Center
Users do not need to adjust the tilt as it is adjusted as factory default settings.
If the tilt settings need to be adjusted inevitably, please contact your local dealer or factory representative for
technical support.
6.4 Installing Vieworks Imaging Solution
You can download the Vieworks Imaging Solution at machinevision.vieworks.com.
You should perform the software installation first and then the hardware installation.

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7 Camera Interface
7.1 General Description
As shown in the following figure, 3 types of connectors and status indicator LED are located on the back of the
camera and have the functions as follows:
①Status LED: displays power status and operation mode.
②RJ-45 Jack: controls video data and the camera.
③4 pin Control Receptacle: inputs external trigger signal and outputs strobe.
④6 pin Power Input Receptacle: supplies power to the camera.
Figure 7.1 VA GigE Series Back Panel
①
②
③
④

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7.2 RJ-45 Jack
The 10-pin RJ-45 jack provides Ethernet access to the camera. Pin assignments for the RJ-45 jack adhere to the
Ethernet standard.
Figure 7.2 RJ-45 Jack
PAIR List Pin Signal Name Type Description
PAIR 0 1 +TXA Differential Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver
2 -TXA Differential Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver
PAIR 1 3 +TXB Differential Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver
4 -TXB Differential Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver
PAIR 2 7 +TXC Differential Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver
8 -TXC Differential Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver
PAIR 3 9 +TXD Differential Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver
10 -TXD Differential Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver
Table 7.1 Pin Assignments for the RJ-45 Jack

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7.3 Control Receptacle
The control receptacle is a Hirose 4 pin connector (part # HR10A-7R-4S) and consists of an external trigger
signal input and strobe output port. The pin assignments and configurations are as follows:
Figure 7.3 Pin Assignments for 4 Pin Control Receptacle
Pin Number Signal Type Description
1 Trigger Input + Input -
2 Trigger Input - Input -
3 DC Ground - DC Ground
4 Programmable Output
(Default: Strobe Out) Output 3.3 V TTL Output Output resistance : 47 Ω
Table 7.2 Pin Arrangement of Control Connector
The mating connector is a Hirose 4 pin plug (part # HR10A-7P-4P) or the equivalent connectors.
1
2
4
3