Kappa Flight Eye FE320 Operating instructions

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500-104726 –Version C01 -
Flight Eye FE320
USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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Dear customer!
Congratulations on your decision to use this product of Kappa optronics GmbH in your company.
Through constant further development of our products, minor deviations between the images or text of this
documentation and the supplied equipment may occur. We reserve the right to change the design and scope
of delivery as well as technical development and the right of translation for the documentation.
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recommendation.
Initial issue: 29.03.2018

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Contact
The following contacts are at your disposal:
Sales and customer service
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical support
E-Mail: [email protected]

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Table of Content
1Introduction................................................................................................................................ 7
Intended Use .............................................................................................................................. 7
Foreseeable Misuse .................................................................................................................... 7
Warranty..................................................................................................................................... 7
Scope of Delivery ........................................................................................................................ 8
Scope of Delivery of the Camera Electronic Unit (CEU)............................................................... 8
Scope of Delivery of the Camera Sensor Unit (CSU).................................................................... 8
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 9
2System Requirements ............................................................................................................... 10
Software ................................................................................................................................... 10
Hardware.................................................................................................................................. 10
3Quick-Start................................................................................................................................ 11
System Requirements ............................................................................................................... 11
Camera connections ................................................................................................................. 11
Installation of KCC-X ................................................................................................................ 11
Open KCC-X.............................................................................................................................. 11
System with directly connected camera (without DHCP server)................................................ 12
System with network................................................................................................................ 12
Network without DHCP server.................................................................................................. 12
Network with DHCP server ....................................................................................................... 12
Controlling via KCC-X............................................................................................................... 12
4Build-up and Function .............................................................................................................. 13
General..................................................................................................................................... 13
Family Setups ........................................................................................................................... 16
Parts Designation ..................................................................................................................... 17
Front of the Camera Sensor Unit (CSU) .................................................................................... 17
Rear of the Camera Sensor Unit (CSU)...................................................................................... 17
Front of the Camera Electronic Unit (CEU)................................................................................ 18
Rear of the Camera Electronic Unit (CEU)................................................................................. 18
Dimensions............................................................................................................................... 20
Connections.............................................................................................................................. 21
Power Supply Connector A2 - CEU ........................................................................................... 21
Communication Connector M2 - CEU ....................................................................................... 22
Grounding Screw ...................................................................................................................... 24
Camera Properties .................................................................................................................... 25
Environmental Conditions ........................................................................................................ 25
Sensor Type .............................................................................................................................. 25
Spectral Sensitivity.................................................................................................................... 25
Resolution................................................................................................................................. 25
Modes of Operation.................................................................................................................. 25
Identification Data of the Camera ............................................................................................ 25

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General User Setting................................................................................................................. 25
Test Functions........................................................................................................................... 26
Automatic Gain and Exposure Time ......................................................................................... 26
Gamma Correction ................................................................................................................... 27
Privacy Mask Feature................................................................................................................ 27
Exposure Modes ....................................................................................................................... 27
Software-Reset ......................................................................................................................... 28
5CEU Installation........................................................................................................................ 29
6Initial Operation ....................................................................................................................... 30
Precautions............................................................................................................................... 30
Recommended Hardware for the Camera Operation ................................................................ 30
Preparation for Operation......................................................................................................... 31
Turning on the FE320 ............................................................................................................... 32
7Operation ................................................................................................................................. 32
Frozen Image Indication ........................................................................................................... 32
8Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 33
9Maintenance/Cleaning.............................................................................................................. 33
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 33
Maintenance Work ................................................................................................................... 34
Time Limits ............................................................................................................................... 34
Job Set-up Information ............................................................................................................. 34
Replacement of the sealing ring ............................................................................................... 35
Adjustment of the lenses .......................................................................................................... 39
FE320 CSU................................................................................................................................ 39
10 Preservation, Packaging, Transport and Storage ...................................................................... 40
Preservation.............................................................................................................................. 40
Packaging –CSU/CEU............................................................................................................... 40
Transport .................................................................................................................................. 41
Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Ambient conditions .................................................................................................................. 41
Dimensions and technical Data of the Delivery / Storage-Box .................................................. 41
11 Disposal.................................................................................................................................... 42
12 Technical Data.......................................................................................................................... 42
13 Parts List................................................................................................................................... 43
14 List of Vendors.......................................................................................................................... 45

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1 Camera Electronic Unit - Rear View ............................................................................... 11
Figure 3-2 Camera Sensor Unit –Directly connected to a PC.......................................................... 12
Figure 3-3 Camera Sensor Unit –Network with DHCP server......................................................... 12
Figure 4-1 Overview Flight Eye FE 320 - Flight test camera kit modules......................................... 14
Figure 4-2 Example Flight Eye FE320 Kit –Direct connection –no wire –370-0399 –962-
0102 .............................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 4-3 Family setup 1................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 4-4 Family setup 2................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 4-5 Family setup 3................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 4-6 Example Camera Sensor Unit (CSU)............................................................................... 17
Figure 4-7 Example Camera Sensor Unit - Rear View ..................................................................... 17
Figure 4-8 Camera Electronic Unit - Front View.............................................................................. 18
Figure 4-9 Camera Electronic Unit - Rear View ............................................................................... 18
Figure 4-10 Camera Sensor Unit (P/N 370-0413) –Dimensions........................................................ 20
Figure 4-11 Camera Electronic Unit –Dimensions (P/N 962-0102)................................................... 20
Figure 4-12 Privacy Mask Feature..................................................................................................... 27
Figure 4-13 Chronological Sequence of Exposure and Readout Time in the exposure Mode
“Reset /Restart” ............................................................................................................ 28
Figure 5-1 CEU Installation - Example ............................................................................................ 29
Figure 7-1 Camera FE320- Frozen Image Indication ....................................................................... 32
Figure 13-1 CEU................................................................................................................................ 44
List of Tables
Table 1-1 Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................................. 8
Table 1-2 Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................................. 8
Table 4-1 LED Status CEU.............................................................................................................. 19
Table 4-2 Power supply connector A2 –CEU................................................................................. 21
Table 4-3 A2-Pin Configuration CEU.............................................................................................. 22
Table 4-4 Communication Connector M2 ...................................................................................... 22
Table 4-5 M2-Pin Configuration CEU............................................................................................. 23
Table 4-6 Grounding Screw ........................................................................................................... 24
Table 6-1 Recommended Hardware for the Camera Operation ..................................................... 30
Table 9-1 Time Limits .................................................................................................................... 34
Table 9-2 Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment ................................................................. 34
Table 9-3 Expendables................................................................................................................... 34
Table 9-4 Consumables ................................................................................................................. 35
Table 13-1 Parts List CEU ................................................................................................................ 43
Table 14-1 List of Vendors............................................................................................................... 45

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1Introduction
Parts identification: FE320
Intended Use
The digital cameras of the Flight Eye series are multi-chrome industrial cameras for digital image processing
for usage in the aviation industry. They should be used solely for the purpose described in this manual.
Any use other than those specified under "Intended Use" or any misuse will be considered improper and will
void the warranty and exclude any liability of the manufacturer.
The operation, maintenance and service instructions described in this operating
manual and the operating instructions of the components involved must be
observed.
Foreseeable Misuse
In particular, the following uses of a Camera Sensor Unit (CSU) and Camera Electronic Unit (CEU) are not
permitted:
Operating the CSU and CEU in an explosive atmosphere.
Operating the CSU and CEU in an area exposed to vibrations beyond the certification.
Furthermore, all possible fields of applications not listed in chapter 1.1.
Warranty
The device supplied by us has been carefully designed and manufactured. Prior to delivery, it was subjected
to a thorough inspection.
We therefore warrant compliance with the applicable safety regulations, solid workmanship and flawless
functionality.
Duration and conditions of warranty are governed by the general terms of delivery of Kappa optronics
GmbH, or in the purchase agreement.
Provided no other agreements have been made in writing, the following provisions shall apply:
Duration and conditions of the warranty does not cover natural wear or defects caused by improper
handling, inappropriate use or failure to observe the operating manual.
Specifically, the manufacturer can only be held responsible for function and safety-relevant properties if and
when any service performed on the device, exceeding those tasks described in the operation manual, has
been performed exclusively by the manufacturer or its expressly authorized representative.

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Scope of Delivery
Scope of Delivery of the Camera Electronic Unit (CEU)
No.
Name
Amount
Article Number
1
Camera Electronic Unit (CEU)
1
962-0XXX (*1)
2
Dry bag
2
550-9007
3
Protective cap for M2
1
791-0016
4
Protective cap for A2
1
791-0015
5
User and Maintenance Manual
1
500-104726*2
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Data sheet FE320
1
-*2
Table 1-1 Scope of Delivery
Remark (*1): Part number (P/N) of the camera is related to its specific configuration. To identify the specific
(P/N), see the label on the delivered camera.
Remark (*2): Refer to https://www.kappa-optronics.com/de/kamera.cfm
Scope of Delivery of the Camera Sensor Unit (CSU)
No.
Name
Amount
Article Number
1
Camera Sensor Unit (CSU)
1
370-0XXX (*1)
2
Dry bag
2
550-9007
3
User and Maintenance Manual
1
500-104726*2
4
Data sheet FE320
1
-*2
Table 1-2 Scope of Delivery
Remark (*1): Part number (P/N) of the camera is related to its specific configuration. To identify the specific
(P/N), see the label on the delivered camera.
Remark (*2): Refer to https://www.kappa-optronics.com/de/kamera.cfm

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Safety Instructions
The CSUs and CEUs of the Flight Eye series are designed as rugged versions for universal use in the aviation
industry.
General Notes
Make yourself familiar with these instructions and the instructions in the operating manual of the
connected equipment before using the CSU and CEU.
Use the CSU and CEU as intended in accordance with the operating instructions.
The operating instructions must always be kept ready at hand in a safe place.
Never operate the CSU and CEU in a room containing explosive gases. An electrical spark could cause
an explosion.
Do not permit liquids to penetrate into the CSUs and CEUs.
The CSUs and CEUs must not be disassembled.
Make sure that the CSUs and CEUs do not fall down or are exposed to vibrations beyond certification.
The CSUs and CEUs can be damaged by improper handling or storage.
Permanent facing the CSU toward the sun or in the direct cone of a spotlight can lead to destruction of
the sensors. If the CSUs are aligned in the sun or in the direct cone of a spotlight, this leads to
overexposure and smearing in the form of a vertical stripe in the image. When the direct radiation is
prevented, this effect disappears.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the CSU and CEU. They can come into contact with dangerous
voltage points and damage the CSU and CEU.
Connection
The connecting cables must not be pinched, kinked or damaged in any other way.
The cable connections to the plug must additionally be protected with shrink tubes to ensure, that no
humidity can enter
Only those connectors mentioned in this operating manual are permitted to be used. Other connectors
can jeopardize the safety functions, ingress protection and the functionality of the CSU and CEU.
Only the voltage source specified in this manual is permitted to supply the CEU.
Before making the connection it must be checked whether the voltage source used corresponds to the
voltage source referred to in this manual.

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Deviations
The operation of a CSU and CEU is only permitted if it is in a technically perfect condition. Deviations,
which can affect safety, must be rectified immediately.
Maintenance/Cleaning
No maintenance work is permitted, which is not mentioned in chapter 9 “Maintenance/Cleaning”.
2System Requirem ents
Software
The system requirements for the software are given in the corresponding user manual “Kappa Camera
Control KCC-X”. The software can be downloaded from the following link:
http://www.kappa.de/en/service/downloads/software-full-versions
Hardware
The system requirements for the hardware are given in chapter Quick-Start (Refer to chapter 3).

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3Quick-Start
System Requirements
Windows 10 (32 or 64-bit version)
Camera connections
The feature system connectors of the cameras are on the rear side. The power supply of the camera, trigger
IN/OUT and Ethernet are provided via this connection.
Figure 3-1 Camera Electronic Unit - Rear View
Installation of KCC-X
Please run Setup.exe to install the KCC-X and its dependencies. After successful installation, the software is
executable with KCC-X.exe.
Open KCC-X
At each system start and when the camera is connected, the system checks if a DHCP server (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) is available. If this is not the case, the camera is using an fixed IP Address =
10.10.0.100.
To accelerate the procedure your system administrator can assign a fix IP address to your network card. The
IP address has to be in the range 10.10.xxx.xxx

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System with directly connected camera (without DHCP server)
Figure 2. shows a system with directly connected camera (without DHCP server)
Figure 3-2 Camera Sensor Unit –Directly connected to a PC
System with network
Network without DHCP server
A network without DHCP server behaves like a system without DHCP server (see above).
Network with DHCP server
The configuration of the system is automatically performed by DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
You can immediately start KCC-X.
Figure 3-3 Camera Sensor Unit –Network with DHCP server
Controlling via KCC-X
Please see the Operating Manual KCC-X for details.

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4Build-up and Function
General
The HD cameras of the series Flight Eye FE320 are designed for use on a wide range of aviation applications,
such as:
Situational awareness
Intrusion and ground security
Cockpit monitoring
Flight test
Flight instrumentation
Flight Eye FE320 cameras can provide dual stream H264 HD video via Ethernet, making these models
predestined for real-time monitoring as well as for telemetry and on-board recording. Use of Precision Time
Protocol (PTP) guarantees time-synchronous recording to sensors in other devices.
Rugged Design, certified especially for aviation applications and tested according to RTCA/DO-160 and
ED 112, ensures operational reliability in all fields.
The control of the cameras and the processing of the image data are carried out by an appropriate control
and evaluation software that sends the required commands to the camera.

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Following Flight Eye FE320 modules are available:
Figure 4-1 Overview Flight Eye FE 320 - Flight test camera kit modules

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NOTICE
Damage to the CEU and/or CSU due to usage of not recommended cables or not
authorized CEU/CSU components!
If cables/plugs other than those recommended by Kappa are used, or authorized
CEU/CSU components, the electrical connectors of the CEU/CSU or the units
themselves can be damaged.
Make sure that you use only the recommended cable/plugs and authorized
CEU/CSU components (Refer to 6.2).
For smart wire/passive wire: The cable connections to the plug must additionally
be protected with shrink tubes to ensure, that no humidity can enter.
Figure 4-2 Example Flight Eye FE320 Kit –Direct connection –no wire –370-0399 –962-0102

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Family Setups
Different combinations of CSU and CEU and interface-connections are possible. There are two different
heads of the CSU: for Rolling Shutter or Global Shutter. The possible configurations are then increased by
different optics, which can be installed into the two CSU-heads.
Refer to the Figures 4-3 thru 4-5 for different family setups.
CEU FE320 GV 28V (962-0102)
CSU
IMX236 41°
(370-0399)
Figure 4-3 Family setup 1
Figure 4-4 Family setup 2
CEU FE320 GV 28V (962-0102)
CSU
IMX252 51°
(370-0413)
Smart Wire
(370-0417)
Figure 4-5 Family setup 3

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Parts Designation
Front of the Camera Sensor Unit (CSU)
The CSU models are similar in design. For an example see Figure 4-6. The sensor is located at the front.
Figure 4-6 Example Camera Sensor Unit (CSU)
Rear of the Camera Sensor Unit (CSU)
The electrical connections are located on the back of the CSU.
Figure 4-7 Example Camera Sensor Unit - Rear View

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Front of the Camera Electronic Unit (CEU)
View of PCB connection located on the front of the CEU.
Figure 4-8 Camera Electronic Unit - Front View
Rear of the Camera Electronic Unit (CEU)
View of electrical connections located on the back of the CEU.
Figure 4-9 Camera Electronic Unit - Rear View
NOTICE
Damage to the connectors due to use of too much force for the connection!
If you use too much force to connect the cables, this can damage the connectors.
Do not use too much force to connect the cables to the connectors.

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NOTICE
Damage to the cable due to exceeding the minimum bending radius!
If the minimum bending radius of the connecting cables is exceeded the cable
strands can break.
Make sure that the cable is not kinked, pinched or excessively bent.
For the power supply of the CEU, the external power supply unit is connected to the 3-pin connector (A2)
(Refer to Para. 4.5.1).
The I/O trigger and signal processing is done through the 13-pin Souriau 8 STA 21035 PN connector (M2)
(Refer to Para. 4.5.2.1).
4.3.4.1 LED Status (CEU)
State
LED Colour
Comment
Booting
Red = ON
Green = ON
State directly after powering on the device.
Config
Red = OFF
Green = BLINK
After booting entering camera configuration:
Load Camera Parameters from NAND
IP-Configuration
FDP Link Configuration
IPIPE Configuration
PBIT Test
Acquisition
Red = OFF
Green = ON
Acquisition started.
Build In Test Loop Running
Image Acquisition (Streaming) running
Stop
Red = OFF
Green = ON
Acquisition stopped.
Build In Test Loop Running
Image Acquisition (Streaming) stopped
Update
Red = OFF
Green = BLINK
SW Update in Progress
Error
Red = BLINK
Green = OFF
Error detected.
PBIT / CBIT
Image Acquisition may be degraded.
Table 4-1 LED Status CEU

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Dimensions
The cameras have the following dimensions, refer to Figure 4-10 and Figure 4-11 below.
Figure 4-10 Camera Sensor Unit (P/N 370-0413) –Dimensions
Figure 4-11 Camera Electronic Unit –Dimensions (P/N 962-0102)