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CA/CE-Series GigE Area Scan Camera
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reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
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with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Safety Instructions
These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the device correctly to avoid
danger or property loss.
Laws and Regulations
The device should be used in compliance with local laws, electrical safety regulations, and fire
prevention regulations.
Power Supply
When wiring or dismounting, make sure that the device power is cut off, and do not operate
under electrification.
Avoid contact with exposed circuit. When the device is powered on, avoid contact with
exposed junctions and parts.
Use the power adapter provided by the regular manufacturer.
Do not connect multiple devices to one power adapter, to avoid over-heating or fire hazards
caused by overload.
Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.
Transportation
The device contains precision optical components and electronic components. During
transportation, storage and installation, incorrect operations like heavy pressure and violent
vibration should be avoided. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
Avoid sudden collision, and pack the device with the accompanied carton and cushioning
material or similar package.
Using Environment
In order to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not let the device get wet or damp.
Do not drop objects onto the device and avoid vigorous vibration.
Keep the device away from magnetic interference.
Do not use the device in extremely heat, extremely cold, dusty environment, corrosive
environment or high humidity environment.
Do not aim the device lens at objects of strong light, such as the sun and incandescent lamp.
Otherwise, the lens may be damaged.
The device should be stored in dry environment without corrosive gas. Avoid placing the
device in direct sunlight and poorly ventilated locations, or near heat sources such as heater or
heating (ignoring this warning may lead to fire hazards).
Do not operate in explosive environment.
Keep the surrounding area well ventilated to avoid heat accumulation. Do not contact the
radiator directly to avoid scald.
Electrostatic Protection
Remove all conductive objects (such as jewelry, watch, etc.) on the device body before
touching the device, and touch the grounding metal bracket by hand to release the static
electricity.

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It is suggested to wear anti-static suit to prevent damage to the equipment caused by static
electricity.
When installing or maintaining the device, wear anti-static wristband or anti-static gloves.
Make sure that the wristband is tightly attached to the skin and is reliably grounded.
It is forbidden to touch exposed circuit boards with bare hands. Static electricity generated by
human body may damage electrostatic sensitive components on circuit boards.
When touching electrostatic sensitive components or devices, proper grounding measures
must be taken.
Put electrostatic sensitive components into anti-static bags for protection.
It is suggested to place humidifier in dry environment to maintain suitable humidity and
reduce static electricity generation.
Maintenance
If the device is not working properly, contact the store or the nearest service center. Do not
disassemble or modify the device in any way. (The company does not bear any liability for any
problem arising from unauthorized modification or maintenance).
Properly preserve all the original packaging materials of the device so that when problems
arise, the device can be packed with packaging materials and sent to the agent or returned to
the manufacturer for processing. The company does not bear any liability for accidental
damage during transportation caused by non-original packaging.
This device is a precision electronic device, no components can be maintained by user, do not
disassemble the device arbitrarily.
Cleaning
Do not touch the image sensor directly. If the sensor needs to be cleaned, use a clean rag and wet
it with alcohol, then gently wipe off the dirt; if the device is not in use, cover the image sensor with
dust cover for protection.
Installation
Do not install the device on vibrating surface or places that are vulnerable to impact.
Personnel Requirement
Quality requirements for installation and maintenance personnel: qualification certificate or
working experience in weak current system installation and maintenance, and relevant working
experience and qualifications. Besides, the personnel must possess the following knowledge and
operation skills:
The basic knowledge and operation skills of low voltage wiring and low voltage electronic
circuit connection.
The ability to comprehend the contents of this manual.
Contact Information
Hangzhou Hikrobot Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 399 Danfeng Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, 310051, China

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Website: en.hikrobotics.com

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Appearance ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Power and I/O Interface................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Indicator Description...................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Camera Installation ........................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Install Camera ................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 3 Camera Connection........................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Install MVS Client........................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Set Network Interface Card ............................................................................................ 6
3.3 Set Camera IP Address ................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Connect Camera to MVS ................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 4 Live View........................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 5 Camera Settings ........................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Main Window.............................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Set Parameters............................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 6 Camera Features .......................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Global Shutter.............................................................................................................. 14
6.2 Rolling Shutter ............................................................................................................. 15
6.3 Non-Overlap Exposure and Overlap Exposure .............................................................. 15
6.3.1 Non-Overlap Exposure ........................................................................................ 16
6.3.2 Overlap Exposure ................................................................................................ 16
Chapter 7 Image Acquisition......................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Set Frame Rate............................................................................................................. 18
7.2 Set Acquisition Mode ................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Set Trigger Mode ......................................................................................................... 20
7.4 External Trigger Mode.................................................................................................. 21
7.4.1 Set External Trigger Source.................................................................................. 21
7.4.2 Set Software Trigger ............................................................................................ 22
7.4.3 Set Hardware Trigger........................................................................................... 22
7.4.4 Set Counter Trigger ............................................................................................. 23
7.4.5 Set Action Command Trigger ............................................................................... 25
7.4.6 Set Anyway Trigger.............................................................................................. 25
7.5 Trigger Related Parameters .......................................................................................... 26

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7.5.1 Set Burst Frame Count ........................................................................................ 26
7.5.2 Set Trigger Delay ................................................................................................. 27
7.5.3 Set Trigger Cache Enable ..................................................................................... 28
7.5.4 Set Trigger Activation .......................................................................................... 29
7.5.5 Set Trigger Debouncer......................................................................................... 30
7.6 Event Control ............................................................................................................... 31
7.7 Chunk Data Control...................................................................................................... 31
7.8 Action Commands........................................................................................................ 32
7.9 Color Transformation Control....................................................................................... 34
Chapter 8 I/O Output.................................................................................................................... 35
8.1 Select Output Signal..................................................................................................... 35
8.2 Set Output Signal ......................................................................................................... 35
8.2.1 Enable Level Inverter........................................................................................... 35
8.2.2 Enable Strobe Signal............................................................................................ 36
Chapter 9 I/O Electrical Feature and Wiring ................................................................................. 41
9.1 I/O Electrical Feature ................................................................................................... 41
9.1.1 Line 0 Opto-isolated Input Circuit ........................................................................ 41
9.1.2 Line 1 Opto-isolated Output Circuit ..................................................................... 42
9.1.3 Line 2 Bi-direction I/O Circuit .............................................................................. 43
9.2 I/O Wiring.................................................................................................................... 46
9.2.1 Line 0 Wiring....................................................................................................... 46
9.2.2 Line 1 Wiring....................................................................................................... 47
9.2.3 Line 2 Wiring....................................................................................................... 48
Chapter 10 Image Parameter........................................................................................................ 50
10.1 Check Resolution ....................................................................................................... 50
10.2 Set ROI....................................................................................................................... 50
10.3 Set Image Reverse...................................................................................................... 51
10.4 Set Pixel Format ......................................................................................................... 52
10.5 Set Test Pattern.......................................................................................................... 53
10.6 Set Binning................................................................................................................. 56
10.7 Set Decimation .......................................................................................................... 57
10.8 Set Exposure Mode .................................................................................................... 57
10.9 Set Gain ..................................................................................................................... 58
10.10 Set Brightness .......................................................................................................... 59
10.11 Set Black Level ......................................................................................................... 60

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10.12 Set White Balance.................................................................................................... 60
10.13 Set Gamma Correction............................................................................................. 62
10.14 Set Hue and Saturation ............................................................................................ 63
10.15 Set Sharpness........................................................................................................... 65
10.16 Set AOI..................................................................................................................... 65
10.17 Set LUT .................................................................................................................... 66
10.18 Set Embedded Information in Image ........................................................................ 66
Chapter 11 Other Functions.......................................................................................................... 69
11.1 Device Control ........................................................................................................... 69
11.2 File Access Control ..................................................................................................... 71
11.3 Save and Load User Set .............................................................................................. 71
11.4 Set Transport Layer Control........................................................................................ 73
11.4.1 DHCP and Persistent IP...................................................................................... 73
11.4.2 Effective Bandwidth and Setting........................................................................ 74
11.5 Update Firmware ....................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 12 Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................ 76
Chapter 13 Revision History ......................................................................................................... 77
Appendix A Camera Parameter Index........................................................................................... 78

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Appearance
The CA/CE-series GigE area scan camera possesses 3 kinds of appearance, with the same interface
but slight interface position difference, as shown below. You should use M3 or M2 screw to install
the camera to a position.
For specific appearance and dimensions, please refer to the camera’s specification for details.
The appearance is subject to change, and the actual device you purchased shall prevail.
Figure 1-1 Appearance (Type I)
Figure 1-2 Appearance (Type II)
Figure 1-3 Appearance (Type III)

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2
3
4
5
Figure 1-4 Interface (Type I)
Table 1-1 Interface Description
No.
Description
1
Lens mount
2
6-pin power and I/O interface
3
M2 screw holes for securing network cable
4
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet interface
5
LED indicator
The CA/CE-series GigE area scan camera has 3 kinds of appearance, and here we take type I as an
example for interface introduction.
1.2 Power and I/O Interface
The description of the 6-pin power and I/O interface is shown in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 Pin Definition
Illustration
No.
Signal
I/O Signal Source
Description
1
2
3 4
5
6
1
DC_PWR
--
DC Power
2
Opt-Iso In
Line 0 signal line
Opto-isolated input
3
GPIO
Line 2 signal line
Can be configured as
input or output
4
Opt-Iso Out
Line 1 signal line
Opto-isolated output

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Illustration
No.
Signal
I/O Signal Source
Description
5
I/O Ground
Line 0, line 1 signal
ground
Signal ground
6
GND
Power ground and
line 2 ground
Power ground
You should refer to the table above and the label attached to the power and I/O cable to wire the
device.
1.3 Indicator Description
The indicator has different status, and please refer to the following table for the details.
Table 1-3 Indicator Description
No.
Indicator
Status
Description
1
Red indicator
It is flashing very slowly.
Network error.
2
Blue indicator
It is flashing slowly.
The camera is acquiring images in trigger
mode.
3
Blue indicator
It is flashing fast.
The camera is acquiring images normally.
4
Blue indicator
It is solid.
The camera is in idle status.
5
Red/blue
indicator
Red/blue indicator flash
alternatively.
The function of finding me is executed.
6
Red/blue
indicator
Red/blue indicator flash
alternatively.
The firmware is updating.
When the indicator is flashing fast, flashing slowly, or flashing very slowly, its unlit interval is
0.2 s, 1 s, 2 s respectively.
When the red and blue indicator flash alternatively, they may be unlit or flash at the same
time (purple color when indicators flash at the same).

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Chapter 2 Camera Installation
2.1 Install Camera
The area scan camera possesses 3 kinds of appearance, and here we take type I as an example for
installation. Camera with different appearance may have different installation methods.
The camera adopts a Gigabit network interface. You need to use a CAT-5e network cable or above
to connect the camera with a switch or a network card to guarantee the bandwidth for real-time
image transmission.
Before you start
Make sure all the related devices are power-off during the installation.
Steps:
1. Install the lens to the lens mount.
2. Fix the camera to the desired position.
3. Use network cable to connect the camera with a switch or a network card.
4. Select a power supply method.
● Direct supply: Use the cable with a 6-pin power and I/O interface to connect the camera to a
power adapter.
● PoE (Power over Ethernet): Use a network cable to connect the camera to a switch or a network
card that supports PoE function.

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Chapter 3 Camera Connection
3.1 Install MVS Client
Purpose:
The MVS client is used to connect the camera, set its parameters, etc.
The MVS client software is compatible with 32/64-bit Windows XP/7/10, 32/64-bit Linux, and
64-bit MacOS operating systems. Here we take Windows as an example.
Software version in this manual is V3.1.0. If other versions are used, the graphic user interface
may differ.
You can download Windows version client software from en.hikrobotics.com. For other
versions of client software, please contact technical support personnel via e-mail:
[email protected] to obtain it.
Steps:
1. Double click MVS installation package to install the client.
2. Read the Terms of the License Agreement and check it.
Figure 3-1 Installation Interface
3. Click Start Setup.

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3.2 Set Network Interface Card
It is required to set the Jumbo packet and the Internet Protocol for the former can reduce the CPU
usage and improve link efficiency, and the later ensures the connection between the device and
the computer.
Steps:
1. After installing MVS client, click Start Menu of the PC to find NIC_Configurator.
2. Click NIC_Configurator to run it.
3. Enable Jumbo Frame.
Figure 3-2 Set Jumbo Packet
4. Click Open in the Internet Protocol, select Obtain an IP address automatically, and click OK to
save.
Figure 3-3 Local NIC Settings

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5. Click Apply to take the settings into effect.
If you are not sure about the parameter functions, you can keep the cursor on the to view
the parameter description.
You can also set the Jumbo Packet and local network in the computer by accessing the NIC
settings.
3.3 Set Camera IP Address
Purpose:
The online device in the same local subnet with the computer running the software will be
displayed in the device list. You can configure the IP addresses and other network parameters of
the device.
Before you start:
Make sure the device is powered on and connected to the network.
Make sure your computer is connected to the same network with that of the device.
Only when the device is in the same network segment with the computer, can you operate the
device via the MVS.
For MVS below V3.0.0, please turn off the firewall in your PC.
Steps:
1. Run the MVS client software.
2. Click Tools > IP Configurator to open the IP Configurator.
You can also click Start > All Programs > MVS > Tools > Ip_Configurator.exe on the PC to open the
IP Configurator.
3. Select the device to be modified in the device list.
4. Click Modify IP to open the Modify IP Address window. Here we take Static IP setting as an
example.
5. Enter the correct IP address.

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Figure 3-4 Modify IP Address
6. Edit the information, and click OK.
You can modify the IP address of the device if its status is free.
When switching between static IP and DHCP, the device will restart automatically.
Change the IP address if the modified IP address conflicts with another device's IP address in
the same local subnet.
The parameters in the figure are only for reference. Please enter the parameters according to
the actual situation.
3.4 Connect Camera to MVS
Before you start:
Power on the camera.
Make sure your camera and the PC are in the same network segment.
Steps:
1. Run the MVS client software.
2. Click to connect the camera.

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Chapter 4 Live View
If the live view is normal, the camera is connected to the MVS. You can use the camera as you need.
If not, please refer to the former steps and repeat again.
After running the MVS client software, you can click to connect the camera, and then click
to start acquisition, as shown below.
Software version in this manual is V3.1.0. If other versions are used, the graphic user interface and
icon may differ.
Figure 4-1 Live View in the MVS
Table 4-1 Icon Description
No.
Icon
Description
1
Connect or disconnect camera.
2
Start or stop acquisition.
3
Start batch acquisition.
4
Stop batch acquisition.
5
Start or stop live view.
6
Capture and save pictures.
7
Start recording.
8
Show cross line.

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Chapter 5 Camera Settings
5.1 Main Window
After connecting to the camera, the MVS client can read the camera attributes and display them in
tree format. The main window and the description of the client are shown in Figure 5-1 and Table
5-1 respectively.
Figure 5-1 Main Window of the MVS Client
For specific main window of the MVS client, please refer to the actual one you got.
Table 5-1 Description of the Main Window
No.
Area Name
Description
1
Menu Bar
Function modules including File, View, Settings, Tool,
and Help.
2
Control Toolbar
The control toolbar provides quick operations for
camera images.
3
Device List Panel
Display the GigE Vision cameras, USB3 Vision cameras,
and Camera Link cameras. And provide icons for
connecting/disconnecting camera, start/stop
acquisition, and refreshing device list.