Optronis CP70-16-M/C-148 User manual

Optronis CoaXPress Cameras
CamPerform CP70 Series
User Manual
CP70-16-M/C-148
Document Reference
1877-SU-01-A
Release Date
11/04/2018

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About this manual
Thank you for using an Optronis product.
The purpose of this document is to provide a description of Optronis CP70-16-M/C-148 camera.
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new camera for the first time. Please follow all
instructions and observe warnings.
This document is subject to change without notice and corresponds to the last camera firmware version.
You can check product page download area to be sure you are using:
•Last Datasheet version
•Last Manual version
•Last Firmware version
•Last Firmware Update software version
•Last CAD data version
https://optronis.com/en/products/camperform-cp70-16-m-c-148/
Support
We hope that this manual can answer your questions, but should you have any further questions or if you
wish to claim a service or warranty case, please contact your local dealer or refer to the Optronis support.
You can contact our support by using our website or by email at the following address:
[e-mail] . To process your request efficiently please prepare following information:
•Camera Model name: CPX0-XX-M/C-XX. (See label at the bottom side of the camera).
•Serial-Number: 1xxx-ST-XXX. (See label at the bottom side of the camera).
•Frame Grabber Model
•Cable type (BNC or Din 1.0/2.3, adapter types…)
•Operating System (Windows 7/10/32bit/64bit …)
•Short description of the problem
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To contact us, please use the information below.
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OPTRONIS GMBH
Ludwigstr. 2
D-77694 Kehl
Germany
Tel.: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
Website
http://optronis.com/en/
Contact Form
http://optronis.com/en/kontakt/
General Inquiries
[e-mail]
Sales
[e-mail]
Support
[e-mail]

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Table of Contents
1General............................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................................6
1.2 RoHS Compliance ....................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Standards ................................................................................................................................................7
1.4 Remarks...................................................................................................................................................7
1.5 Scope of Delivery.....................................................................................................................................7
2Getting Started................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 General Precautions................................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Environmental Conditions .................................................................................................................8
2.1.2 Camera Handling................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Setting Up System ...................................................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Typical System Configuration ............................................................................................................ 9
2.2.2 Set Up Lenses.....................................................................................................................................9
2.2.3 Optical Considerations.....................................................................................................................10
3Camera Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Model Description.................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Model Name and Options................................................................................................................11
3.2 Technical Data.......................................................................................................................................12
3.2.1 General Info .....................................................................................................................................12
3.2.2 Mechanical Drawings - Dimensions and Mounting Points ..............................................................12
3.2.3 Glass Filter........................................................................................................................................13
4Camera Main Features.................................................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Frame Format........................................................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Supported Pixel Formats..................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Single ROI.........................................................................................................................................14
4.2 Available CXP Configurations ................................................................................................................15
4.3 Acquisition Control - Frame Generation and Synchronization ............................................................. 16
4.4 Frame Rate and Exposure .....................................................................................................................17
4.4.1 Synchronization timings...................................................................................................................18
4.4.2 Max & Min FPS.................................................................................................................................19
4.4.3 Max & Min Exposure Time...............................................................................................................19
4.5 Sync Out Output....................................................................................................................................19
4.6 Image Enhancement .............................................................................................................................20
4.6.1 Hot Pixels Correction .......................................................................................................................20

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4.6.2 Gain..................................................................................................................................................20
4.6.3 Analog Offset ...................................................................................................................................20
4.7 Counter Information .............................................................................................................................20
4.8 Save User Configuration to Flash ..........................................................................................................21
5Camera Hardware Interface.......................................................................................................................... 22
5.1 Connectors and LED ..............................................................................................................................22
5.1.1 Identify Connectors and LED Positions ............................................................................................22
5.1.2 Powering Camera.............................................................................................................................22
5.1.3 CoaXPress Connectors .....................................................................................................................23
5.1.4 Auxiliary Connector..........................................................................................................................24
5.1.5 CoaXPress Status LEDs .....................................................................................................................26
6Camera Control Interface.............................................................................................................................. 27
6.1 GenICam XML Interface ........................................................................................................................27
6.1.1 CoaXPress GenICam Compliant Interface........................................................................................27
6.1.2 XML Entry Access Mode...................................................................................................................27
6.1.3 XML Entry Types Description........................................................................................................... 27
6.1.4 XML Entry Allowed Values...............................................................................................................27
6.1.5 XML Masked Values.........................................................................................................................28
6.1.6 Acquisition/Live Stop Required........................................................................................................28
6.2 XML Main Entries - Features Description..............................................................................................29
7Firmware Update .......................................................................................................................................... 33
8Revisions........................................................................................................................................................ 34
8.1 Manual Revision....................................................................................................................................34
8.2 Firmware Revision.................................................................................................................................34

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Typical System .......................................................................................................................................9
Figure 2: Field of View ........................................................................................................................................10
Figure 3: Camera Model Name Decoder ............................................................................................................11
Figure 4: Camera Serial Number Decoder ..........................................................................................................11
Figure 5: CP70 Dimensions (with F-Mount option) ............................................................................................12
Figure 6: Glass Filter typical transmittance (1830-SS-10 IR Filter)......................................................................13
Figure 7: Camera Single ROI control ...................................................................................................................15
Figure 8: Sync Timings ........................................................................................................................................18
Figure 9: CP70 HW Identification........................................................................................................................22
Figure 10: CP70 Power Connector......................................................................................................................23
Figure 11: CP70 Auxiliary Connector ..................................................................................................................24
Figure 12: Sync In Input Schematics ...................................................................................................................25
Figure 13: Sync Out Output Schematics .............................................................................................................25
Figure 14: Camera Series Selection ....................................................................................................................33
Figure 15: Software Interface .............................................................................................................................33

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1General
1.1 Declaration of Conformity

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1.2 RoHS Compliance
CamPerform CP70-16-M/C-148 cameras are Pb free manufactured.
1.3 Standards
The camera has been developed according to following standards:
•CoaXPress Standard Version 1.1.1 - JIIA CXP-001-2015
•GenICam SFNC 2.3
•GenICam PFNC 2.1
1.4 Remarks
The following signs are used in this user manual to highlight some information:
Remarks and additional information.
Attention, warnings.
1.5 Scope of Delivery
The camera is delivered together with:
•Brief Introduction
Available accessories are:
•Lens mount:
C-Mount lens adapter
F-Mount lens adapter
G-Mount lens adapter
M42x1 lens adapter
M42x0.75 lens adapter
Custom mounts on request
•Pigtail cable CP70, CP90
•Power supply CP70, CP90
•Programming cable CP70, CP90

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2Getting Started
2.1 General Precautions
2.1.1 Environmental Conditions
Recommended environmental conditions are:
Temperature range during operation:
< + 40°C / ~ + 104°F (ambient temperature)
> 0°C / ~ + 32°F (ambient temperature)
Humidity:
< 80%
Optronis does not guaranty camera operation beyond above conditions and camera
lifetime might be reduced.
2.1.2 Camera Handling
Please be careful when using camera. Pay attention especially to:
Camera power
Please be careful when powering camera. Use power over
Coaxpress (PoCXP) or delivered external power supply (option).
Temperature and Humidity
Please respect recommended conditions. You may use controlled
airflow or heatsinks to keep camera in better temperature
conditions.
Direct sun light
Please avoid direct-sun light, camera sensor may be damaged.
Dust and Cleaning
The camera is produced in a dust-controlled environment. Please
be careful when changing lens, mount or accessing any part close
to the sensor.
Always unplug the camera before cleaning it. Do not use cleaning
liquids or sprays. Instead, use a dry and soft duster.
Do not open the housing of the camera.
Warranty becomes void if the camera housing is opened.

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2.2 Setting Up System
2.2.1 Typical System Configuration
A typical system with Optronis CoaXPress camera is composed of:
•An Optronis CoaXPress camera
•CoaXPress cables
•An acquisition and control system (a CoaXPress Frame Grabber in a PC)
•A Control Software based on Frame Grabber features
•Optional features (External power supply, External synchronization system, etc…).
Here is an illustration of such a system:
Figure 1: Typical System
2.2.2 Set Up Lenses
Please be careful when installing or removing camera lens. Depending on your lens mount type and lens, pay
attention to following points:
•If your lens has a mounting mark, first align lens-holder and lens mounting marks and then rotate
anti-clockwise to lock the lens. To remove the lens, unlock the lens-holder silver clip and rotate
clockwise until marks are aligned. Then remove the lens.
•If your lens has a screw thread, rotate anti-clockwise to remove it and clockwise to installing it.
•If you are removing the lens from the camera, always use a cap on the camera to avoid dust
infiltration.
Use also caps on both lens sides for the same reason.
•Do not forget to remove the cap of your lens before using the camera.

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2.2.3 Optical Considerations
A typical optical system can be represented as below.
Figure 2: Field of View
Using above notations:
The sensor size depends on frame dimension:
   
To select a lens, you can use the following formula:
   


(distancesinmillimeters)
Alternatively, if you already have a lens, you can compute working distance using the following formula:
   󰇡
󰇢
(distancesinmillimeters)
Examples:
•PixelSize = 0.008mm
•Full resolution 1696 x 1708
•FoW = Object size = 100 mm
•WD = 300 mm
  
 
 

Selected focal length = 50 mm.
Same example but using a 35mm lens.
  

Object must be set at least at WD = 217 mm.

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3Camera Overview
3.1 Model Description
3.1.1 Model Name and Options
CamPerform camera series decoding information are illustrated here after. Check camera label on the
bottom side to get both:
•Ref.:
Camera Model Name (see Figure 3)
•S/N.:
Camera Serial Number (see Figure 4)
Figure 3: Camera Model Name Decoder
Figure 4: Camera Serial Number Decoder

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3.2 Technical Data
3.2.1 General Info
Feature
Comments
Sensor type
LUX160, Global Shutter
Resolution
4672 x 3416
Frame rate @ max. sensor res
20 .. 148 fps
Exposure Time
4 µs .. 1/Framerate
Active Area / Diagonal
18.221 mm x 13.322 mm / 22.572 mm
Pixel Size
3.9 x 3.9 µm
A/D conversion
8 Bit
Sensitivity
5V/lux*s @550 nm
Synchronization
Internal, external, CoaXPress
Synchronization signals
Synch IN and Synch OUT, TTL level, electrically isolated
Interface
CoaXPress 1.1 (4ch, CXP-6), DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors
Power
< 10W, PoCXP, ext.
Operating ambient temperature
0 .. +40°C / 32 .. 104°F
Weight
400g without mount
Dimensions
85mm x 85mm x 49mm (3D model data available)
EMVA1288 camera measurements (typ. Preliminary)
Dynamic range
55 dB
Saturation capacity
7800 e-
Temporal dark noise
10 e-
System gain
34 e-/DN
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
39 dB
DSNU
135 e-
PRNU
2 %
Non-linearity error LEmin, LEmax
1 %
3.2.2 Mechanical Drawings - Dimensions and Mounting Points
3.2.2.1 CP70 Mechanical Dimensions (with F-Mount - /FM option)
Figure 5: CP70 Dimensions (with F-Mount option)

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3.2.3 Glass Filter
Color cameras (CP70-12-C-188 model) are delivered with an IR filter placed in front of the sensor. Its typical
transmittance is illustrated on Figure 6.
Figure 6: Glass Filter typical transmittance (1830-SS-10 IR Filter)

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4Camera Main Features
This paragraph describes camera main features and how they can be used. It focuses on principles and
overall understanding of these features. The camera control interface and specific values used to access
these features are detailed in later paragraph ”6.2. XML Main Entries - Features Description, page 29”.
As explained later, these features are controlled by an XML file divided in “entries”. XML entries are using this
special text font for better identification in this paragraph.
Please check also ”6.2. XML Main Entries - Features Description, page 29”paragraph to have a precise
description of allowed values for each entry.
4.1 Frame Format
4.1.1 Supported Pixel Formats
The camera supports the following pixel formats:
•Mono 8
•Bayer RG8 (Color cameras only)
Pixel format is controlled by XML entry:
•PixelFormat
4.1.2 Single ROI
The full frame resolution of the camera is:
•4672 x 3416
The resolution can be reduced in both directions. Resolution is controlled by XML entries:
•Width / WidthMax
•Height / HeightMax
When reducing the resolution, the ROI is centered in both directions by default. ROI position is controlled by
XML entries:
•OffsetX
•OffsetY

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Figure 7: Camera Single ROI control
4.2 Available CXP Configurations
The CoaXPress standard allows a lot of different configurations (number of cables, transfer rates, …). You may
want to change it to fit your system needs.
This camera is compatible with:
•CXP6_X4 = 4 links at 6Gbbps (default configuration)
CXP configuration is controlled by XML entry:
•ConnectionConfig
Using a lower transfer rate allows longer cable length.

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4.3 Acquisition Control - Frame Generation and Synchronization
The camera frame acquisition is controlled by using camera XML AcquisitionStart and AcquisitionStop
commands.
The camera frame acquisition can be synchronized by 3 different ways:
•Camera Internal Generator: (AcquisitionMode = “Continuous”)
In this mode, the camera uses its own sync generator and generates frames continuously when
acquisition is started. Frames are generated according to AcquisitionFrameRate value.
Please check next paragraph “4.4 Frame Rate and Exposure, page 17”for more information about
frame rate and exposure control.
•External Synchronization Generator: (AcquisitionMode = “Single Frame”)
In this mode, the camera uses an external signal to generate frames. You must apply a TTL signal the
Sync In input of the camera. Please respect signal limits (current and voltage) and use the Aux. to
BNC adapter or respect Aux. connector pinout (Hardware information in “5.1.4. Auxiliary Connector,
page 24”paragraph).
Please check next paragraph “4.4 Frame Rate and Exposure, page 17”for more information about
frame rate and exposure control.
•Synchronization over CoaXPress by Frame Grabber: (AcquisitionMode = “CoaxPress”)
CoaXPress standard allows Frame Grabber synchronizing camera frame generation using specific
packets called trigger packets sent on “CoaXPress uplink”.
The frame grabber sends 2 kind of trigger packets: rising edge and falling edge trigger packets. It
allows the camera to build a square synchronization signal:
oIts period is the period of the rising edge trigger packets.
oIts pulse width is the time difference between falling edge trigger packets and rising edge
trigger packets.
So, it is very similar as using an external generator but controlled by user acquisition system (usually
a PC + a CoaXPress frame grabber).
Please check next paragraph “4.4 Frame Rate and Exposure, page 17”for more information about
frame rate and exposure control.
Please check your Frame Grabber manual to use its trigger over CoaXPress mode.
Acquisition is controlled by XML entries:
•AcquisitionStart
•AcquisitionStop
•AcquisitionMode

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4.4 Frame Rate and Exposure
•Camera Internal generator: (AcquisitionMode = “Continuous”)
Frame rate: In this mode, frame rate is defined by camera register and can be modified using camera
XML control interface.
Exposure: In this mode, the exposure is defined by camera register and can be modified using
camera XML control interface.
•External Synchronization generator: (AcquisitionMode = “Single Frame”)
Frame rate: In this mode, the frame rate is defined by the external TTL signal period. The allowed
frame rate range is the same as in Internal Synchronization.
Exposure: In this mode, the exposure is defined by camera register and can be modified using
camera XML control interface.
•Synchronization over CoaXPress by Frame Grabber: (AcquisitionMode = “CoaxPress”)
Frame rate: In this mode, the frame rate is defined by Frame Grabber “Trigger packets” period. The
allowed frame rate range is the same as in Internal Synchronization.
Exposure: In this mode, the exposure is defined by camera register and can be modified using
camera XML control interface.
Frame rate and exposure are controlled by XML entries:
•AcquisitionFrameRate
•ExposureTime

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4.4.1 Synchronization timings
Figure 8: Sync Timings
4.4.1.1 @ Internal Synchronization
Timings are controlled by camera. Using XML interface range ensures that timings are respected.
4.4.1.2 @ External Synchronization
oT2 is controlled by user external generator signal period
oT1 is controlled by camera
4.4.1.3 @Synchronization over CoaXPress
oT2 is controlled by CoaXPress frame grabber “signal” period
oT1 is controlled by camera

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4.4.2 Max & Min FPS
Camera maximum FPS can be reached at default CoaXPress configuration. If you reduce CoaXPress speed (ex:
CXP6 to CXP5 or CXP3), the maximum FPS is reduced.
  
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  
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (at default CoaXPress configuration):
PixelResolution_X
PixelResolution_Y
Max Frame rate
4672
3416
148
4672
512
988
4672
256
1968
4672
128
3907
4672
32
14939
4080
3072
187
4080
2048
281
2048
1024
1012
1024
512
2021
…
…
…
2048
32
30557
4.4.3 Max & Min Exposure Time
The maximum exposure time depends on current frame rate and can be calculated using this formula:
  
  

4.5 Sync Out Output
The camera output Sync Out delivers a TTL signal reflecting camera frame acquisition. External
synchronization may be operated in level detection mode. Please see the external synchronization timing for
more information about resulting frame rates and exposure times.
The Sync Out output can be used to synchronize other devices as e.g. additional cameras or external light
flashes.
Using camera accessory “Pigtail cable” (BNC adapter) is the easiest way to use Sync Out signal.
Note that:
•Sync Out signal period is the real effective frame delivered by the camera.
•Sync Out signal high time is the effective exposure time done by the camera.

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4.6 Image Enhancement
4.6.1 Hot Pixels Correction
A hot pixel correction is computed during camera production for every camera and stored in camera flash.
Up to 768 “hot pixels” can be corrected. This correction is enabled by default (“On”) and can be disabled
(“Off”).
HotPixelCorrection is controlled by XML entry:
•HotPixelCorrection
4.6.2 Gain
An analog gain can be applied in case of low luminosity for example.
Gain is controlled by XML entry:
•Gain
This gain is voltage controlled and supported values are integer from 200 to 1200. Default value is 900.
4.6.3 Analog Offset
An analog offset can be applied to sensor
Analog offset is controlled by XML entry:
•AOffset
Supported values are integer from 0 to 3000. Default value is 80.
4.7 Counter Information
An optional counter information can be enabled.
When enabled (“Yes”), this counter information is integrated in the first pixels of every transferred frame and
replace the first 40 bits (i.e. 5 pixels in Mono8 pixel format). This 40bit counter is built as follow:
•16 first bits contain an image counter (incrementing with every frame transferred)
•24 next bits contain a micro-second precision counter that indicates the time when the frame
exposure has started.
When disabled (“No”), no information is integrated in the transferred frames and all bits are pixel data.
Counter Information is controlled by XML entry:
•AddCounterInformation