Leuze LCAM 308 User manual

LCAM 308
Camera
Original operating instructions
EN 2022-05-10 50148293
We reserve the right to make technical changes

Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG LCAM 308 2
© 2022
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG
In der Braike 1
D-73277 Owen / Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.leuze.com
[email protected]

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1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Manufacturer of the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Meaning of the symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Device description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Device overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Power supply and digital input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Ethernet interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 NFC tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Optics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.6 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.7 Display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.8 microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.9 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.10 Regulations, Directives and standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.11 Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.12 System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.13 Operation limits and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Mounting and connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Text overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.4 Access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.5 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.6 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.7 NFC Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1 Main page / Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.4 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.5 Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 Service, maintenance and repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.1 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.2 Service and support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8 Decommissioning and dismantling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

General
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1 General
This manual describes the installation and operation of the device LCAM 308, hereinafter only referred to
as camera, so that its use complies with relevant requirements, particularly regarding safety and electro-
magnetic compatibility when used as intended.
It is therefore essential to read this manual completely and carefully before installing and operating the
camera.
Furthermore, it must be ensured that this manual is available to the end users of the camera for the
complete period of use. This manual may also have to be handed over together with the camera. Any addi-
tions or changes provided by the manufacturer must be incorporated into the operating manual without
delay.
1.1 Manufacturer of the camera
Leuze electronic GmbH+Co. KG
In der Braike 1
73277 Owen
Tel.: +49 7021 – 573 - 0
Fax: +49 7021 – 573 - 199
E-Mail: [email protected]
1.2 Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)
Some parts of the software are licensed under the GNU General Public License or other Open Source and
Free Software licenses. The corresponding list can be found in the download section of this product.
Source code is available on request. Shipping and handling fees may apply.
1.3 Meaning of the symbols
1.4 Intended Use
The camera is intended for use in industrial applications, whereby the camera is supplied with direct
current via a normal direct voltage power supply unit and not via a direct current network.
The camera is used for live streaming and internal recording, in general, for event-based storage of image
and video snapshots. The recording can be triggered by the digital input (hardware) or the network inter-
face (software).
An integrated passive NFC tag is used to read information from the camera, such as serial number or soft-
ware version, wirelessly via the corresponding NFC interface.
To reduce the risk of condensation inside the camera, a heater can be switched on if required. A mounting
socket is used for mounting and fastening for adaptation.
The camera may only be used and operated in accordance with the specifications given under „Technical
Data“. Furthermore, the instructions for „Mounting and connecting“ must be observed.
The camera is only intended for use with the pre-installed software or with updated versions provided by
Leuze.
CAUTION
Instructions and information for reliable use of the camera, especially regarding safety and elec-
tromagnetic compatibility, are marked with this symbol and must be followed to ensure reliable
use.
NOTICE
This symbol indicates information and tips that may be helpful, especially regarding using the
individual camera functions.

Safety instructions
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2 Safety instructions
The most important safety instructions, some of which appear elsewhere in this document, are summa-
rized here. As mentioned at the beginning of this manual, all instructions and information in this manual
must be followed when using the camera.
CAUTION
All work on the camera, such as installation, connecting, servicing, maintenance, decommis-
sioning, etc., may only be carried out by qualified electrical personnel with the required exper-
tise according to the field of application of the camera.
For all work on and operation of the camera, the applicable accident prevention regulations
for the field of application of the camera must be observed.
Before working on the camera, the connecting cables of the camera must be disconnected.
The camera must be fastened using the mounting socket provided and the M6 female threads
integrated in it.
In case of obvious damage to the camera which affects or may affect the safety and electro-
magnetic compatibility of the camera, and in case of a defect, the camera must be immediate-
ly taken out of operation or not operated at all and secured against inadvertent operation.

Device description
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3 Device description
The 24V DC powered fixed focus camera with network interface (10BaseT/100Base-TX) and trigger input
is used for live streaming and internal recording of videos in industrial applications.
In addition to post-triggering the recording feature supports pre-triggering to capture actions that occur
before the trigger moment. This might be useful for applications where unexpected events and operations
shall be saved for further examination.
As the camera can be used at ambient temperatures as low as -30 °C, a software-adjustable heater is inte-
grated to minimize the risk of condensation in the lens area of the camera.
Two status LEDs indicate the operating status and may provide support for error analysis.
An NFC tag is integrated in the camera to enable device information to be read independently of the
network interface and even when the power supply is disconnected.
An IP65 housing, a mounting plate attached to the camera with two M6 internal threads and the design of
the two connector plugs (supply/digital input and Ethernet) as M12 variants ensure a robust design of the
complete device.
The camera complies with the applicable requirements of the EU directives, provided that the camera is
operated and installed in accordance with this manual.
3.1 Device overview
Figure 3.1: Camera components
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1
6
4
2
3
7
8
1Fixed focus camera
2NFC tag antenna
3Power LED
4Status LED
5Power supply and digital input connector
6Ethernet connector
7Pressure compensation element
8Mounting socket

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3.2 Power supply and digital input
The maximum input current of the camera is 200 mA over the entire input voltage range with lens heating
deactivated. When lens heating is activated, this maximum input current is 700 mA.
By triggering the digital input DIGIN, recording a video file is initiated.
The maximum digital input current is 7 mA over the complete specified digital input voltage range.
3.3 Ethernet interface
A network interface is used for IPv4 communication with the camera.
Pin Signal Function Specification
1 V+ Power supply + 18..28 V DC
2 DIGIN Digital input Low: 0..5 V DC
High: 16..32 V DC
3 V- Power supply - 0 V
4 NU Not used N/A
Housing NC Not connected N/A
Table 3.1: Pinout power supply and digital input
NOTICE
This requires a rising edge at the DIGIN input into the logical "High" range starting from the
specified logical "Low" range and a corresponding minimum pulse length of 20 ms. A logic
"low" signal must also be present for 20 ms for retriggering. Furthermore, after a trigger is
accepted, renewed acceptance is blocked by software for 2 s.
NOTICE
Trigger signals with a pulse length of < 1.5 ms are not accepted. Pulses with length between
1.5 ms and 20 ms can eventually cause a trigger.
CAUTION
The power supply must be provided by a normal DC power supply unit. Connection to a direct
current supply network is permissible.
M12-A, plug, 4-pole,
not shielded
Pin Signal Function
1 TX+ Transmit data +
2 RX+ Receive data +
3 TX- Transmit data -
4 RX- Receive data -
Housing Shield Shield
Table 3.2: Pinout ethernet
NOTICE
According to the 10BaseT/100Base-TX interface standards, this results in a maximum trans-
fer rate of 10/100 MBit and a maximum cable length of 100 m, whereby at least one Cat. 5e
network cable must be used.
M12-D, jack, 4-pole,
shielded

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3.4 NFC tag
A dynamic IEC 15693 type 5 NFC tag is installed on the camera. Information stored on it, e.g. serial
number, software version, etc., can be read out by means of an NFC-capable reader (e.g. smartphone with
corresponding function).
For the position of please refer to Figure 3.1
The NFC interface is based on RFID and operates with a nominal carrier frequency of 13.56 MHz.
3.5 Optics
The camera used to record images and videos has a viewing angle of 62.2 ° horizontally and 48.8 ° verti-
cally.
The focal length of the lens is 3.04 mm and the focal ratio is 2.
The built-in sensor is of the CMOS type, has a resolution of 8 MP and a sensor image area of
3.68 mm x 2.76 mm.
To avoid the image quality being affected by IR radiation, an IR cut filter is installed.
3.6 Heater
To reduce condensation in the camera lens area, especially in cold environments, a heater is integrated
in the camera, which can be activated via software interface if required.
The temperature in the heating area is controlled by a two-point regulator. Depending on the status of the
controller, the heating power has a nominal value of P = 0 W ("off") or, depending on the supply voltage
Vcc, P = Vcc2/50  ("on", 18 V --> 6.5 W, 24 V --> 11.5 W, ...).
3.7 Display elements
Two LEDs on the front of the camera indicate the operating status. The Power LED lights up green, the
Status LED is multicolored.
NOTICE
The ethernet shield is capacitively connected to the supply ground via a 100 nF capacitor, oth-
erwise there is no direct connection to the supply ground (V-).
NOTICE
The NFC tag is powered by the reader and thus readable even if the camera is not powered.
It can be used, for example, to check the IP address of a camera.
NOTICE
The NFC antenna of the reader used must be placed as close, flat and central as possible
above the NFC symbol of the camera (see Figure 3.1).
NOTICE
The focus is a fixed focus (object distance when adjusted for optimum sharpness: 1 m).
NOTICE
In order to avoid intolerably high temperatures in the event of a software-related loss of con-
trol, a software-independent overtemperature shutdown for the heating unit is integrated in the
camera (shutdown value: 103 °C +/- 2.5 °C).
CAUTION
The specified shutdown value refers to the position of the overtemperature sensor in the heat-
ing area, other areas may well be even warmer.

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3.8 microSD card
For the storage of video recordings an 8 GB industrial microSD card (class 10 U1) is installed in the
camera.
3.9 Housing
The camera has a powder-coated aluminum housing and a glass front panel. The main dimensions of the
camera body are 114 x 85 x 35 mm (l x w x h). The mounting socket is fixed to the body and not remov-
able.
3.10 Regulations, Directives and standards
The Directives 2014/53/EU (Radio equipment), 2001/95/EC (General product safety), 2011/65/EU
(RoHS), 2012/19/EU (WEEE) and the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) apply to the camera.
Among others, the harmonized standards EN 61326-1:2013 (Electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements) and ETSI EN 300 330
V2.1.1 (Short range devices) were used to assess compliance with applicable requirements of the EU
Directives.
3.11 Technical Data
LED Color Function
Power Green Lights up while camera is powered
Status Blue Lights up blue from trigger to end of recording
Status Yellow Lights up yellow while initializing the system
Table 3.3: Function assignment of the LEDs
CAUTION
Removing or replacing the microSD card is only intended for service purposes. In case of ser-
vice, the two housing cover screws on the side with the microSD card symbol must be
removed. The corresponding screw covers must be opened first.
NOTICE
The integrated pressure compensation element reduces the risk of condensation inside the
camera.
NOTICE
The camera housing is capacitively connected to the supply ground by contact to the housing
of the ethernet connector via a 100 nF capacitor, otherwise there is no direct connection to the
supply ground (V-).
NOTICE
A mounting socket with two M6 internal threads for adaptation is provided for fastening the
camera (see drawing below).
Power supply
Supply voltage 18..28 V DC
Input current (heater not activated) < 200 mA
Input current (heater activated) < 700 mA
Digital input
Table 3.4: Technical Data

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Signal voltage high 16..32 V DC
Signal voltage low 0..5 V DC
Input current < 7 mA
Trigger type Positive edge
Length of trigger pulse Min. 20 ms
Input filter > 1.5 ms
Ethernet interface
Transmission rates 10/100 MBit/s (10BaseT/100Base-TX)
Transmission medium At least ethernet Cat. 5e cable, max. 100 m
NFC tag
Nominal carrier frequency Typ. 13.56 MHz
Camera
Focus type Fixed focus (Adjusted for 0.5 m to 8, optimum sharpness
distance: 1 m)
Horizontal field of view max.a) 62.2 °
Vertical field of view max.a) 48.8 °
Focal length 3.04 mm
Focal ratio 2
IR cut filter Yes
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor image area 3.68 mm x 2.76 mm
Heater
Controller type Two-point controller
Max. heating power depending on
supply voltage
18 V DC: typ. 6.5 W
24 V DC: typ. 11.5 W
28 V DC: typ. 15.5 W
Max. current consumption depending
on supply voltage
18 V DC: max. 400 mA
24 V DC: max. 500 mA
28 V DC: max. 600 mA
Overtemperature shutdown
threshold
103 °C +/- 2.5 °C
At position of overtemperature sensor, other positions can
reach higher temperatures
SD card
Type microSD, industrial, class 10 U1
Memory size 8 GB
Connection data
Power supply including digital input M12-A, plug, 4-pole, not shielded
Table 3.4: Technical Data