NED XCM4040DLMT4 User manual

User’s Manual
Line Scan Camera
Type: XCM4040DLMT4
NIPPON ELECTRO-SENSORY DEVICES
CORPORATION

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For Customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasona le 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 e required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
For Customers in the EU
This equipment has een tested and found to comply with the essential requirements
of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, ased on the following specifications applied:
EU Harmonised Standards
EN55022:2010 Class A
EN61000-6-2:2005
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may e required to take adequate measures.
Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Please return all End of Life NED products to the distri utor from whom the product was
purchased for adequate recycling and / or disposal. All costs of returning the Product to
NED are orne y the shipper.

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing NED’s Line Scan Camera. We look forward to your
continued custom in the future.
For safety use
 For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely efore
operating the product and keep this manual for future reference.
 The following sym ols appear next to important information regarding safe product
handling.
Warning
If the product is not handled properly, this may result
in serious injury or possi le death.
Caution
If the product is not handled properly, this may result
in physical injury or cause property damage.
Safety precaution
Warning
 Never disassem le or modify this product, unless otherwise specified to do so in this
manual.
 When hands are wet, avoid handling this product and do not touch any of the
connection ca le pins or other metallic components.
 Do not operate this product in an environment that is exposed to rain or other severe
external elements, hazardous gases or chemicals.
 If the product is not to e used for an extended period of time, as a safety precaution,
always unplug the connection ca le from the camera unit.
 If the product installation or inspection must e executed in an overhead location,
please take the necessary measures to prevent the camera unit and its components
from accidentally falling to the ground.
 If smoke, an a normal odor or strange noise is emitted from the camera unit, first
turn off power, then unplug the ca le from the camera unit.
 This product is not intended for use in a system configuration uilt for critical
applications.

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Instructions before use
 Only operate this product within the recommended environmental temperature
range.
 Use only the specified power source and voltage rating.
 Do not drop this product. Avoid exposure to strong impact and vi rations.
 Install the camera unit in a well-ventilated environment, in order to prevent the
camera from overheating.
 If the camera must e installed in an environment containing dust or other particles,
take required measures to protect the camera unit from dust adhesion.
 Do not unplug the ca le while power is eing supplied to the camera unit. To prevent
product damage, always shut down the power supply efore unplugging the power
ca le.
 When the surface of the camera window ecomes dirty due to dust or grime, lack
smudges appear in the displayed image. Use an air lower to remove the dust
particles. Dip a cotton swa into ethanol alcohol and clean the camera window. Be
careful not to scratch the glass.
 Use of non-infrared lighting such as a daylight fluorescent lamp is recommended. If
halogen lighting is employed, always install an infrared filter into your system
configuration.
 Please note that exposure to long wavelength light outside of the sensors visi le
optical range can affect the image.

Sensitivity may fluctuate depending on the spectral response level of the light source. In
cases like this, changing the light source to one with a different spectral response level
may reduce this pro lem. Moreover, this irregular sensitivity can e completely lost y
using 4.11 pixel correction function. Please refer to 4.11 pixel correction function for
details.
 For sta ilized image capturing, turn on the power supply and execute aging for ten
to twenty minutes efore actually using the camera unit.
 Do not share the power supply with motor units or other devices that generate noise
interference.
 Do not disconnect the camera while rewriting an em edded memory.

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Product Warranty
Warranty Period
 The product warranty period, as a general rule, is two years from purchase; however
for detailed conditions please contact the sales representative for your
region/country.
 However, in some cases due to the usage environment, usage conditions and/or
frequency of use, this warranty period may not e applica le.
Warranty Scope
 Product repair will e performed on a Return To Manufacturer asis. On-site
maintenance will incur additional charges.
 If defects in material or workmanship occur during the warranty period, the faulty
part will e replaced or repaired y us free of charge. Return shipping charges must
e paid y the sender. However, the following cases fall outside of the scope of this
warranty:
Exclusions from Warranty Coverage
 We will under no circumstances assume responsi ility for the following cases:
damage caused y fire, earthquake, other acts of a third party, other accidents,
negligent or intentional misuse y the user, or other usage under extraordinary
circumstances.
 Damages (e.g. loss of usiness profits, usiness interruption, etc.) resulting from
use or non-use.
 Damages caused y use other than as descri ed in this document.
 Damages resulting from malfunction due to a connected device.
 Damages resulting from repairs or modifications performed y the customer.
Fault Diagnosis
 As a general rule, in the first instance fault diagnosis should take the form of a
telephone call or an email to ena le us to assess the circumstances of the
malfunction.
 However, depending on the customer’s requests, we, or our agent, may require an
additional fee for this service.

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Exclusion of Lia ility for Compensation for Missed Opportunities
 Regardless of whether within the warranty period or not, our warranty does not
cover compensation for missed opportunities for our customers, or our customers’
customers, caused y a fault of our products, nor for damage to products other than
our own, or related usiness.
Note a out Product Usage
 This product has een designed and manufactured as a general-purpose product
for general industry. In applications expected to e life-critical or safety-critical, the
installer or user is requested to install dou le or triple failsafe systems.
Repair Service Outline
 The cost of dispatching engineers etc. for repair service is not included in the price
of purchased and supplied goods. On request, arrangements can e made
separately.
Scope of Repair Service
 The a ove assumes usiness dealings and usage to take place in the customer’s
region / country. In cases of usiness dealings and/or usage outside the customer’s
region/country, separate consultation is required.

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Table of Contents
Product Outline ...................................................................................................... 0
. Features .................................................................................................................................... 10
.2 Application ................................................................................................................................ 10
.3 Image Sensor ............................................................................................................................ 12
.4 Performance Specifications.................................................................................................... 13
2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface .................................................................. 5
2. Setting the Camera .................................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Fixing the Camera .................................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Optical Interface ....................................................................................................................... 17
3 Hardware ................................................................................................................ 8
3. Camera Connection ................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 Input / Output Connectors and Indicator .............................................................................. 20
3.3 Connectors･
･･
･Pin Assignments･
･･
･Cables .................................................................................. 21
3.4 Power Supply ........................................................................................................................... 24
4 Camera Control ...................................................................................................... 25
4. Flow of Camera Control .......................................................................................................... 25
4. . Command Overview ......................................................................................................... 25
4. .2 Camera Receiving Message (PC Sending Command) ................................................. 25
4. .3 Camera Sending Message (PC Receiving Message) ................................................... 26
4. .4 Camera Control Commands ............................................................................................ 27
4. .5 Memory Setup Values (Factory Settings) ...................................................................... 29
4.2 Details on Commands ............................................................................................................. 30
4.2. Setting Analog Gain ......................................................................................................... 30
4.2.2 Setting Digital Gain .......................................................................................................... 30
4.2.3 Setting Digital Offset ........................................................................................................ 30
4.2.4 Setting Exposure Mode ................................................................................................... 31
4.2.5 Setting Exposure Time .................................................................................................... 31
4.2.6 Memory Initializing (Initializing Camera Settings) ........................................................ 31
4.2.7 Memory Load .................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.8 Memory Save .................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.9 Generating Test Pattern ................................................................................................... 33
4.2. 0 Black Pixel Correction Data Save ................................................................................. 33
4.2. White Pixel Correction Data Save ................................................................................. 34
4.2. 2 Initializing Pixel Correction Data .................................................................................. 35
4.2. 3 Setting Pixel Correction ................................................................................................ 35
4.2. 4 Setting Exposure Time - Readout Time ....................................................................... 36
4.2. 5 Returning the Camera Settings status ......................................................................... 36

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4.2. 6 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction ............................................................................. 37
4.2. 7 Setting Line Delay .......................................................................................................... 37
4.2. 8 Setting Output Signals ............................................................................................... 37
4.2. 9 Setting Output Signals 2 ............................................................................................... 38
4.2.20 Setting Gamma correction ............................................................................................ 38
4.2.2 Relations of Output formats, Output Signals and 2, and Line Delay .................... 39
4.3 Digital Processing flow in FPGA ............................................................................................ 40
4.4 Startup ....................................................................................................................................... 40
4.5 Saving and Loading Camera Settings ................................................................................... 41
4.6 Serial Communication Settings .............................................................................................. 42
4.7 Video Output Format ............................................................................................................... 42
4.8 Exposure Mode and Timing Chart ......................................................................................... 45
4.8. Free Run Exposure Mode (Programming time setting) ............................................... 45
4.8.2 External Trigger Exposure Mode (External trigger edge) ............................................ 47
4.8.3 External Trigger Exposure Mode (Trigger Level) .......................................................... 49
4.9 Setting Offset ............................................................................................................................ 51
4. 0 Setting Gain ............................................................................................................................ 52
4. Pixel Correction ...................................................................................................................... 54
4. . Command Settings ......................................................................................................... 55
4. .2 How to correct ................................................................................................................ 55
4. 2 Test Pattern ............................................................................................................................. 56
5 Confirming Camera Settings ................................................................................. 58
5. Before Power-on ...................................................................................................................... 58
5.2 After Power-on .......................................................................................................................... 60
5.3 In Operation .............................................................................................................................. 62
6 Sensor Handling Instructions ............................................................................... 63
6. Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor ................................................................................ 63
6.2 Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches ......................................................................... 63
6.3 Cleaning the Sensor Window ................................................................................................. 63
7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 64
7. When there is no Image ........................................................................................................... 64
7.2 When Noise is present in the Image ...................................................................................... 66
7.3 When the Camera becomes hot ............................................................................................. 68
8 CLISBeeCtrl ............................................................................................................ 69
8. Overview ................................................................................................................................... 69
8.2 System Requirements ............................................................................................................. 69
8.3 Install ......................................................................................................................................... 69
8.4 Uninstall .................................................................................................................................... 69
8.5 Operation .................................................................................................................................. 70

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8.5. Start Program .................................................................................................................... 70
8.5.2 Selecting interface and Timeout setting ........................................................................ 71
8.5.3 Connect ............................................................................................................................. 74
8.5.4 Disconnect and end program ......................................................................................... 75
8.5.5 Check of the contents of communication ..................................................................... 75
8.5.6 Export Parameters to text file ......................................................................................... 76
8.5.7 Import Parameters from text file ..................................................................................... 76
8.6 Control....................................................................................................................................... 77
8.6. Gains and Offsets ............................................................................................................. 77
8.6.2 Clock & Integration .......................................................................................................... 78
8.6.3 Exposure mode (Trigger Mode) & Video output mode ................................................ 79
8.6.4 Intelligence ........................................................................................................................ 80
8.6.5 Memory in camera ............................................................................................................ 80
8.7 Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................... 81
8.8 How to Program ....................................................................................................................... 81
8.9 Attention on use ....................................................................................................................... 81
9 Others ..................................................................................................................... 82
9. Notice ........................................................................................................................................ 82
9.2 Contact for support .................................................................................................................. 82
9.3 Product Support ....................................................................................................................... 83
Revision History ........................................................................................................ 84

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Product Outline
. Features
 7
µ 4096 pixels x 2 dual line scan camera
 Low noise image with 2 lines TDI mode
 Choice of 2 taps or 4 taps with 4096 pixels on data format
 Two type readout formats with 4096 pixels 4 taps
 Binning function on data format (14µm-square 2048 pixels_2tap equivalent y
2x2 pixels inning)
 On-chip A/D converter (8/10 it) on readout of all format
 Easy control of gain / offset / gamma exchange with software outside the
camera.
 Easy connection with a variety of frame gra er oards via Camera Link
interface
 Single power source DC 12V to 15V for operation
 PRNU / Shading correcting function
 The camera comes with an F-Mount.
.2 Application
 Inspection of Transparent panels and PCBs
 Flat panel display inspection
 Inspection of glass and sheet-like o jects
 Inspection of high speed moving o jects
 This camera utilizes an Intelligent Transportation System
 Outdoor surveillance

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An example of Visual Inspection of PCBs is shown elow.
Figure -2- Visual Inspection of PCBs
Applicable Work
COB, BGA and MCM printed circuit oards
Unit Configuration
1. Camera: Line scan camera
2. Controller: Dedicated software for PC system
Applicable Fields
Inspection of patterns on film PCBs
PCB pattern
Power supply
LED incident lighting

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.3 Image Sensor
The camera uses a CMOS sensor with a maximum data rate of 160MHz to acquire
high responsivity and superior quality images.
The sensor has pixels of 7
µ mx7 µ m in size and dual lines
The output data of 4096 pixels comes from 40MHz-4Tap or 40MHz-2Tap on TDI
mode. Also, it comes as the output data of 2048 pixels with 14µm-square pixel
equivalent from 40MHz_2tap y 2x2 pixels inning
（View from camera mount side when the camera screw hole for a tripod is at the
ottom）
2048 pixels with 14µm-square pixel equivalent y 2x2 pixels inning
4096Pixels
7um
7um
7um
A line
line
14um
2048Pixels
14um

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.4 Performance Specifications
The Performance Specifications are shown in Ta le 1-4-1. It shows the data when
the camera is operating at maximum scan rate, unless otherwise specified.
Table -4- Performance Specifications
Items Specifications
Num er of Pixels 4096x2(Dual lines)
Pixel Size H x V (µm) 7ｘ7
Sensor Length (mm) 28.672
Data Rate (MHz) 160 (40x4)/ 80 (40x2)
Min. Scan period (µs)/
Max. Scan rate [kHz]s
4k 4tap 27.825 /[35.938]
4k 2tap 53.425 /[18.717]
2k2tap (2x2mode) 27.825 /[35.938]
4k 4tap(B) 27.825 /[35.938]
Responsivity (V/[lx･s]) (typically)
[Minimum Gain, Pixel Correction Initial Value]
100 ＊Daylight Fluorescent Light
＊Analog 5V Conversion Sensitivity
Gain Adjusta le Range
*Analog Amplifier +Digital
Analog Amplifier：ｘ1 to ｘ17.8 (8 Steps)
Digital ：ｘ1 to ｘ2 (512 Steps)
Offset Adjusta le Range
*Digital -127 to 127 (0.5DN / Steps): 8 it
FPN
(Fixed Pattern Noise)
Typically 5%( without correction, at minimum gain )
2%( with correction, at minimum gain )
PRNU
(Photo Response Non Uniformity)
Typically 8% ( without correction, at minimum gain )
4%( with correction, at minimum gain )
Random Noise Typically 10DN
(peak value at minimum gain)
Video output Camera Link Medium Configuration
(8/10 it / 4 tap)
Control Input CC1: External Trigger Signal, CC2-4: Not in use
Connectors
Data/Controller 3M: MDR26 [Camera Link] x 2
Power Supply Hirose: HR10A (6Pin)
Lens Mount Standard: F Mount
Operating Temperature (˚C)
No Condensation 0 to 50

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Power Supply Voltage (V) DC 12 to 15 [+/-5%]
Consumption Current (mA) (typically) 300 (DC12V)
Size W x H x D (mm) 60x100x35
Mass (g) (Camera only) Approx.300
Additional Function
1. Two-line TDI
2. Gain/Offset Adjusta le
3. Test Pattern Output On / Off
4. Programma le Exposure Control
5. Scan Direction Switching
Note:
*1) DN : Digital Num er (8 it : 0-255)
*2) Measurements were made at room temperature.
The spectral responsivity is shown elow.
Figure 1-4-1 Spectral Responsivity

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2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface
2. Setting the Camera
Use the M4 screw holes or the tripod screw hole to set the camera.
2.2 Fixing the Camera
Use the M4 screw holes(4 places at the front, 8 places at the side) to set the camera.
Or use the 1/4”-20UNC screw hole for a tripod (1 place at side).
If using the front panel M4 mounting holes (4 places at the front, 8 places at the side),
the screw length for fixing the camera should e less than 6mm.
No X-, Y-axis orientation and tilt adjustment mechanism is availa le. Please prepare
an adjustment mechanism if required.

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The dimensions of the camera are shown elow.
Figure 2-2- Dimensions of the Camera

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2.3 Optical Interface
The XCM4040DLMT4 comes with an F-Mount as standard.
1) Quantities of light and the wavelength etc. of a source of light necessary to take the
image for which the customer hopes are different according to the usage. The factor to
decide these contains physical properties, the speed, the spectrum characteristic of
the o ject taken a picture of, the exposure time, and the characteristic of the source of
light and the specification etc. of the taking system.
It is a luminous exposure (exposure time × quantities of light) that it is important
ecause an appropriate image is o tained. Please decide the exposure time and
quantities of light after examining which element the customer values enough.
2) Keep these guidelines in mind when setting up your light source:
 LED light sources are relatively inexpensive, provide a uniform field and longer life
span compared to other light sources. However, they also require a camera with
excellent sensitivity.
 Halogen light sources generally provide very little lue light ut have high infrared
light (IR) proportions.
 Fi er-optic light distri ution systems generally transmit very little lue light relative
to IR.
 Metal halide light sources are very right ut have a shorter life span compared to
other light sources.
3) Generally speaking, the righter light sources, the shorter life span.
CMOS image sensors are sensitive to infrared (IR). We recommend using daylight
color fluorescent lamps that have low IR emissions. If you use a halogen light source,
to prevent infrared from distorting the images use an IR cut off filter that does not
transmit wavelengths.

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3 Hardware
3. Camera Connection
1. Connect the camera to the frame gra er oard in the PC with two pieces of
Camera Link ca les.
Notes:
1) Use asymmetric Camera Link ca les
2) Connect the camera with the connector la eled as “Camera side” if Camera
Link ca les have transmission direction.
2. Connect the power to the camera.
Notes:
Use a power ca le to connect the camera with the power source. Connect the
plug end of the ca le to the camera, and the open end to the power supply.
In addition, a personal computer, the frame gra er oard, a lens, lens mount,
a light source and an encoder, etc. may e required. Please choose equipment
suita le for your application.
PC
Camera Link
Medium Configuration
Frame Grabber Board
Line Scan Camera
Camera Link Cable
3M:14B26-SZLB-xxx-0LC
Power Cable
Camera Power
Supply
DC+12V 10W
CL1
CL2
CL1
CL2
Figure 3- - Connections between Camera and Frame Grabber Board and Power Supply
Camera Link ca les maker may have two types of ca le for the Camera Link Medium
Configuration oard. See the specification and choose the appropriate ca le.

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<Note: Choosing the appropriate Camera Link ca le length >
According to the Camera Link Specification, the maximum ca le length is 10m. But the
maximum ca le length to e a le to transfer data depends on the type of ca le
performance and clock speed. The actual maximum transmission distance ecomes
less than 10m at faster clock speeds, though the transmission distance of 10m is
feasi le at slower clock speeds.
The following ta le shows values eing calculated in accordance with the Camera Link
Specification 2007.Version1.2, using a typical ca le (14B26-SZLB-xxx-0LC from 3M)
and frame gra er oard (Solios from Matrox). Please choose the appropriate Camera
Link ca le type and length for your application. We recommend you perform a
connection test in advance.
Ta le 3-1-1 calculated value of maximum ca le length
Solios model clock speed（MHz） maximum ca le length （ｍ）
SOL 6M CL E*
(20～66MHz)
40 9.8
66 8.0
SOL 6M FC E*
(20～85MHz)
75 7.6
85 5.8

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3.2 Input / Output Connectors and Indicator
The layout of input /output connecters and the LED indicator are as follows.
Figure 3-2- Input/Output Connectors and Indicator
indicator
Power Connector(HIROSE HR-10A 6P)
CameraLink Connector(MDR26)
POWER
DC 2- 5V
CL : DATA
CTRL
DATA2CL2:
DIGITAL LINE SCAN CAMERA
CLISBee-A