InfraTec VBIP-G User manual

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VarioCAM®HD head
User Manual
State: March 2016
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ...................................................................................................................2
2Equipment safety-related instructions........................................................................4
3Technical description ...................................................................................................6
3.1 Functional principle ........................................................................................................................6
3.2 Description of the functional units ..................................................................................................6
3.3 Technical data................................................................................................................................9
3.4 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................10
4Unpacking and control ...............................................................................................12
5Denomination of the camera components................................................................13
6Quick guide..................................................................................................................14
6.1 Preparation...................................................................................................................................14
6.2 Start..............................................................................................................................................14
6.3 Display..........................................................................................................................................15
7Start-up.........................................................................................................................16
7.1 Using a tripod*..............................................................................................................................16
7.2 Connecting a power supply..........................................................................................................16
7.2.1 Power supply using a wall plug transformer 14 VDC...................................................................16
7.2.2 Power supply using Power over Ethernet (PoE)..........................................................................16
7.3 Replacing the lens........................................................................................................................17
7.3.1 Bayonet lens interface..................................................................................................................17
7.3.2 Screw thread lens interface .........................................................................................................17
7.4 Operation using the Ethernet interface* IEEE802.3 ....................................................................17
7.5 Operation using breakout box (RS232*, video output FBAS*, trigger I/O*, analog out*) ............18
7.6 Trigger channels VarioCAM®HD head........................................................................................19
7.6.1 Trigger function ............................................................................................................................19
7.6.2 SyncOut........................................................................................................................................20
8Software installation ...................................................................................................21
8.1 Installation instructions.................................................................................................................21
8.2 Installation of WinPcap.................................................................................................................21
8.3 Setting the network adapter .........................................................................................................24
8.3.1 Setting the IP address..................................................................................................................24
8.3.2 Configuration of the network card ................................................................................................26
9Establishing a connection to the IRBIS®3* software...............................................27
10 Maintenance of the device..........................................................................................30
10.1 Cleaning of lenses and protective windows .................................................................................30
10.2 Calibration ....................................................................................................................................30
11 Protection of the environment ...................................................................................31
12 Service..........................................................................................................................32
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1. Introduction
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1Introduction
Dear user,
We would like to congratulate you on purchasing your new VarioCAM®HD head thermography system.
Please carefully read this user manual before initial start-up. This is the only way to ensure that you are
able to fully leverage the performance capability of your thermography system. Please particularly
observe the notes on device safety in accordance with chapter 2 in order to avoid damages to the
thermography system.
All information provided within the framework of this user manual describes a completely equipped
VarioCAM®HD thermography system of the “head” series. Depending on the selected model and the
individual customisation, technical data, scope of functions and supplied accessories of your
thermography system may deviate from the version described herein. Equipment-dependent features are
identified accordingly by means of an *within this user manual.
As a matter of principle, the descriptions of the technical data and the specific scopes of functions and
delivery in the corresponding shipping documents are decisive (order confirmation/bill of delivery).
This product is subject to further developments within the scope of technical progress.
Jenoptik ESW GmbH
07745 Jena / GERMANY
InfraTec GmbH
01217 Dresden / GERMANY
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Note:
Without the written consent of Jenoptik and InfraTec GmbH, no part of this user manual must be
reproduced or edited, copied or distributed using electronic systems in any form (print, copy, microfilm, or
any other procedure). This user manual was developed applying due diligence. No liability shall be
assumed for any damages caused by the non-observance of the information contained in this user
manual.
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The VarioCAM®HD head is a state-of-the-art thermography system designed for precise, quick and non-
contact measurements of the surface temperature of objects..
VarioCAM®HD head was designed for stationary application and can be used for measuring and
transmitting temperature values. The compact and resilient design and a very high degree of protection
allow for industrial application even in unfavourable external conditions.
High measurement accuracy, precision optics with extraordinary image quality as well as the universal
interface concept for digital real-time thermography data collection using GigE Vision* allow for using the
VarioCAM®HD head in the most varied fields of application.
Diverse accessories and different software packages for preprocessing and further processing the
recordings turn the VarioCAM®HD head into a universal thermography system for a broad range of
applications.
Typical fields of application of the thermography system are, amongst other things:
■Research and development
■Optimization of components and assemblies
■Material inspections
■Control of process temperatures
■Quality assurance
■Stationary micro-thermography
■Security technology and early fire detection
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2Equipment safety-related instructions
General
The VarioCAM®HD head is a high-quality, carefully calibrated optical measurement device. Please
handle it with the corresponding care. Avoid contaminations, particularly in the lens areas.
Depending on the version of the lens interface, the device is equipped with degree of protection IP54
(bayonet) and IP67 (screw thread).
Please observe the conditions for use, storage and transportation of the device mentioned within the
framework of the technical data (see chapter 3.3, Technical data – page 9).
Only use the supplied transport box* and/or the supplied transport packaging* in order to transport the
VarioCAM®HD head.
Only the manufacturer is allowed to open the camera housing. Any intervention performed by other
persons is inadmissible and will result in the forfeiture of any warranty claims.
Only use accessories or spare parts expressly recommended by the manufacturer regarding the
VarioCAM®HD head. Otherwise, malfunctions or damages may occur. Any warranty claims are excluded
for such damages.
Standards, directives
The VarioCAM®HD head meets the requirements of the following standards:
■EN 60950-1:2006 + Einrichtungen der Informationstechnik – Sicherheit – Teil 1: Allgemeine
A11:2009 + A1: 2010 Anforderungen (IEC 60950-1:2005, modifiziert + Cor.: 2006 + A1: 2009
modifiziert) /
Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 60950-1:2005, modified + Cor.: 2006 + A1:2009, modified)
■EN 61326-1:2006 Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-Anforderungen -
Teil 1 : Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 61326-1 :2005) /
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC
requirements – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1 :2005)
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Handling
The VarioCAM®HD head is equipped with a highly sensitive uncooled microbolometer detector. The
object radiations occurring in thermographic practice do not induce any changes to the detector.
However, overloads exceeding a black body radiation of 1,000°C in the measuring ranges 1 and 2*, as
well as 2,000°C in measuring range 3* may result in irrevocable damages and must therefore be
avoided.
The VarioCAM®HD head must not be pointed directly into the sun or other high-radiation sources (e.g.
lasers) neither during operation nor when switched off, because this may result in irrevocable
changes to the microbolometer detector, the origins of which can be clearly demonstrated. The
manufacturer does not assume any warranty for damages caused this way.
It is also absolutely necessary to prevent the sun or other high-energy radiation sources from
indirectly coming into the field of view of the VarioCAM®HD head through reflective surfaces!
When the VarioCAM®HD head is not in use, the supplied protective lens cap must be attached at all
times.
The lens should not be replaced in rooms with high amounts of dust or moisture, because the degree
of protection is not provided for when the lens is removed.
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3Technical description
3.1 Functional principle
The VarioCAM®HD head is a thermography system designed for the long-wave infrared spectral range
(LWIR) of (7.5 ... 14) µm. The lens reproduces the object scene to a microbolometer array with
(1,024 x 768) and/or (640 x 480) pixels. The electrical signal of the detector array is processed further by
the internal electronics. In this, the electronics comprises all functions required for camera operation, such
as actuation of the microbolometer array, A/D conversion, offset and gain correction, pixel correction as
well as actuation of the interfaces differing according to the equipment.
Operation is performed using the digital interfaces presented depending on the equipment. RS232*,
Ethernet* (GigE Vision)*, WLAN (IEEE802.11 a/b/g)*, Bluetooth 2.1/3.0 (IEEE802.15.1 class2)*, and
USB2.0* are available as interfaces. Specific software packages are required in order to use these
interfaces. You will find more information on the aforementioned in the description of the corresponding
user manuals.
3.2 Description of the functional units
Lens
The camera lens collects the IR radiation in the field of view emitted by the measuring object and
reproduces this IR radiation on the detector array. Field of view (FOV, Field of View) and
resolution/measuring spot size (IFOV, Instantaneous Field of View) are determined at the same distance
to the focal distance f of the used lens.
The following standard lenses are available:
Thermography system with resolution of (1,024 x 768) IR pixels
Lens Focal distance (mm) Min. focus (m) IFOV (mrad) FOV (°)
Super wide-angle lens 7.5 0.2 2.3 (98.5 x 82.1)
Wide-angle lens 15 0.2 1.1 (60.3 x 47.0)
Normal lens 30 0.3 0.57 (32.4 x 24.6)
Telephoto lens 60 2.0 0.28 (16.5 x 12.4)
Super telephoto lens 120 4.0 0.14 (8.3 x 6.2)
Macro Focal distance (mm) Focus (mm)
Field of view (mm²) Resolution (μm)
Close-up 0.2x for 30 max. 137 (85 x 63) 81
min. 70 (54 x 40) 51
Close-up 0.5x for 30 max. 47 (34 x 25) 32
min. 33 (30 x 22) 29
Close-up 0.5x for 60 max. 100 (35 x 27) 35
min. 78 (29 x 22) 28
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Thermography system with resolution of (640 x 480) IR pixels
Lens Focal distance (mm) Min. focus (m) IFOV (mrad) FOV (°)
Super wide-angle lens 7.5 0.2 3.3 (93.7 x 77.3)
Wide-angle lens 15 0.2 1.7 (56.1 x 43.6)
Normal lens 30 0.3 0.83 (29.9 x 22.6)
Telephoto lens 60 2.0 0.42 (15.2 x 11.4)
Super telephoto lens 120 4.0 0.21 (7.6 x 5.7)
Macro Focal distance (mm) Focus (mm)
Field of view (mm²) Resolution (μm)
Close-up 0.2x for 30 max. 137 (78 x 58) 119
min. 70 (49 x 37) 75
Close-up 0.5x for 30 max. 47 (31 x 23) 47
min. 33 (27 x 21) 42
Close-up 0.5x for 60 max. 100 (32 x 24) 50
min. 78 (26 x 20) 42
Detector
The VarioCAM®HD head is equipped with an uncooled microbolometer FPA detector (uncooled Focal
Plane Array) with a resolution of (1,024 x 768) or (640 x 480) IR pixels. The individual elements of the
detector are microscopically small, thin-film resistors on extremely thin diaphragms arranged a few
micrometers above the silicon read-out circuit in an unsupported manner. The lens of the thermography
system reproduces the thermal radiation from the scene onto these detector elements and these detector
elements absorb this radiation. The temperature change of the detector elements resulting thereof results
in signals that can be analysed electronically, read-out line-by-line and column-by-column using a read-
out circuit.
The use of an uncooled detector ensures the quick availability of the camera function upon start-up
(starting time < 30 seconds) and continuous operation.
Detector electronics
The detector electronics supplies the BIAS voltages and further actuation signals required for detector
operation and ensures that the analogue output signal of the detector is pre-processed and digitalised.
Image processing electronics
With the help of an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and up to two* processors, real-time image
processing with the following essential functions (depending on the equipment) is implemented:
■Detector electronics interface
■Gain and offset correction
■Defect pixel treatment
■Low-pass filtration
■Zoom generator
■Graphics overlay*
■IR/graphics mixer*
■GigE-Vision interface*
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■PC interfaces* (USB2.0/WLAN/Bluetooth)
■Video image interfaces* (DVI-D, FBAS)
Optomechanics
With the help of an optomechanic assembly, the following functions are implemented:
■Focus (motor focus)
■Measuring range switch-over (apertures)*
■Internal NUC (Non Uniformity Correction) with shutter
Furthermore, this assembly optionally comprises a module for hardware-based increase of the geometric
resolution of the thermography system to (2,048 x 1,536) IR pixels (detector with [1,024 x 768] pixels) and
(1,280 x 960) IR pixels (detector with [640 x 480] pixels) in the “Resolution Enhancement”* mode.
Interfaces and controls
The VarioCAM®HD head can be controlled remotely using the optional RS232, GigE-Vision, Bluetooth or
WLAN interfaces by means of commands. Operation is explained in the manuals of the corresponding
software.
Power supply
Optionally,
■an external 15V wall plug transformer (accessories)* or
■power over Ethernet* (48 V; IEEE 802.3at standard for a type 1 PD)
can be used to supply the VarioCAM®HD head with power.
The wall plug transformer is connected to the 14-pin (right-hand side) LEMO socket on the reverse of the
housing.
Interfaces
The thermography system is equipped with the following interfaces:
■RS232* (LEMO 14-pin)
■DVI-D (HDMI connector) behind the cover on the reverse of the camera, composite video (LEMO 14-
pin)
■2 x digital I/O (5V) for external trigger input/trigger output* (LEMO 14-pin)
■2 x analog output* 0-5V (LEMO 14-pin)
■GigE-Vision* (LEMO 8-pin)
■USB2.0* (mini-AB, behind the cover on the reverse of the camera)
■WLAN*
■Bluetooth*
■Process interface*
Simultaneously using several interfaces on the 14-pin LEMO socket is allowed for by means of a
breakout box*. When using a breakout box*, the breakout box* is also used for external power supply.
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