GigE VA GigE Series User manual

User Manual
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Revision History
Version Date Description
1.0 2013-01-14 Draft

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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)