Optronis CR450x2 User manual

CamRecord
CR450x2
CR600x2
CR1000x2
CR4000x2
CR5000x2
Ver. -
User Manual
Ref. 1830-SU-02-G

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Contents
General 3
Declaration of conformity 3
RoHS compliance 3
Scope of delivery 4
Optronis customer service 7
Safety Instructions 8
Typical System Configuration 9
Quick Start Instructions 10
Nikon F-Mount 10
To mount the Nikon F-Mount lens 10
To unmount the Nikon F-Mount lens 11
C-Mount 12
To mount the C-Mount lens 12
To unmount the C-Mount lens 12
Start of operation 13
Camera 15
Lens Interface 15
Accessories 15
Camera Socket 15
Electrical Interface 16
VGA Connector 16
Power Supply Input / Power Connector 17
Power-LED 17
GigE Connector 17
GigE Communication-LEDs 17
Trigger / Sync Connector (Aux.) 17
External Trigger (Trig In) 18
Trigger Control-LED 18
External Synchronisation Input (Sync In) 18
Synchronisation Output 19
Power Supply 20
Laptop (PC) 20
CamControl Software 21
TimeBench Software 21
Technical Data 22
CR450x2 22
Spectral Response / Transmittance 22
Bayer Pattern 23
CR600x2 24
Spectral Response / Transmittance 24
Bayer Pattern 25
CR1000x2 26
Spectral Response / Transmittance 26
Bayer Pattern 27

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CR4000x2 28
Spectral Response / Transmittance 28
CR5000x2 30
Spectral Response / Transmittance 30
Bayer Pattern 31
Performance (Examples) 32
CR450x2 32
CR600x2 32
CR1000x2 32
CR4000x2 33
CR5000x2 33
Mechanical Dimensions 34
CR 450x2, CR600x2, CR1000x2, CR4000x2, CR5000x2 34
External Inputs 36
Trigger & Synchronisation input 36
Synchronisation Timing 36
Trigger Timing 37
External Outputs 38
Synchronisation output 38
Synchronisation Timing 38
Focal Length Calculation 40
Focal Length Calculation 40
CR450x2 40
Full Sensor Resolution 40
Reduced Sensor Resolution 40
Distance Washer 42
CR600x2 43
Full Sensor Resolution 43
Reduced Sensor Resolution 43
Distance Washer 45
CR1000x2 46
Full Sensor Resolution 46
Reduced Sensor Resolution 46
Distance Washer 48
CR4000x2 49
Full Sensor Resolution 49
Reduced Sensor Resolution 49
Distance Washer 51
CR5000x2 52
Full Sensor Resolution 52
Reduced Sensor Resolution 52
Distance Washer 54
Illumination 55

General
Declaration of conformity
Manufacturer: Optronis GmbH
Address: Honsellstr. 8, 77694 Kehl, Germany
We certify and declare under our sole responsibility that
the following apparatus
Product: CR450x2, CR600x2, CR1000x2, CR4000x2, CR5000x2
conform with the essential requirements of the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC, based on the following
specifications applied:
Specifications: EN 61000-6-3 Emission
EN 61000-6-1 Immunity
Kehl, 21.04.2009
Optronis GmbH
Dr. Patrick Summ
Managing Director
RoHS compliance
CamRecord CR series cameras are Pb free manufactured.
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Scope of delivery
CR450x2 CamRecord High-Speed camera
Options: /C: Color sensor (Bayer Pattern)
(IR Cutoff Filter, Specification: 1830-SS-10)
/M: Monochrome sensor
/1GB: 1 GByte Memory
/2GB: 2 GByte Memory
/4GB: 4 GByte Memory
/8GB: 8 GByte Memory
/16GB: 16 GByte Memory
/MS: Multisequence / Multisegment
CR-SDK: Software Development Kit
CR-Labview: Labview Driver
Lens mount: /CM: CMount
/FM: FMount
Power supply: +12Volt / 2,5Amp., 100 .. 240VAC/50-60Hz
External Synchronisation / Trigger Adapter cable
User Manual
CamControl software (CD-ROM)
TimeBench software (CD-ROM) for camerasystems after 03.2010
CR600x2 CamRecord High-Speed camera
Options: /C: Color sensor (Bayer Pattern)
(IR Cutoff Filter, Specification: 1830-SS-10)
/M: Monochrome sensor
/2GB: 2 GByte Memory
/4GB: 4 GByte Memory
/8GB: 8 GByte Memory
/16GB: 16 GByte Memory
/UF: Ultra Format
CR-SDK: Software Development Kit
CR-Labview: Labview Driver
Lens mount: /CM: CMount
/FM: FMount
Power supply: +12Volt / 2,5Amp., 100 .. 240VAC/50-60Hz
External Synchronisation / Trigger Adapter cable

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User Manual
CamControl software (CD-ROM)
TimeBench software (CD-ROM) for camerasystems after 03.2010
CR1000x2 CamRecord High-Speed camera
Options: /C: Color sensor (Bayer Pattern)
(IR Cutoff Filter, Specification: 1830-SS-10)
/M: Monochrome sensor
/2GB: 2 GByte Memory
/4GB: 4 GByte Memory
/8GB: 8 GByte Memory
/16GB: 16 GByte Memory
/UF: Ultra Format
/US: Ultra Speed
CR-SDK: Software Development Kit
CR-Labview: Labview Driver
Lens mount: /CM: CMount
/FM: FMount
Power supply: +12Volt / 2,5Amp., 100 .. 240VAC/50-60Hz
External Synchronisation / Trigger Adapter cable
User Manual
CamControl software (CD-ROM)
TimeBench software (CD-ROM) for camerasystems after 03.2010
CR5000x2 CamRecord High-Speed camera
Options: /C: Color sensor (Bayer Pattern)
(IR Cutoff Filter, Specification: 1830-SS-10)
/M: Monochrome sensor
/2GB: 2 GByte Memory
/4GB: 4 GByte Memory
/8GB: 8 GByte Memory
/16GB: 16 GByte Memory
/UF: Ultra Format
/US: Ultra Speed
CR-SDK: Software Development Kit
CR-Labview: Labview Driver

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Lens mount: /CM: CMount
/FM: FMount
Power supply: +12Volt / 2,5Amp., 100 .. 240VAC/50-60Hz
External Synchronisation / Trigger Adapter cable
User Manual
CamControl software (CD-ROM)
TimeBench software (CD-ROM) for camerasystems after 03.2010
CR4000x2 CamRecord High-Speed camera
Options: /C: Color sensor (Bayer Pattern)
(IR Cutoff Filter, Specification: 1830-SS-10)
/M: Monochrome sensor
/2GB: 2 GByte Memory
/4GB: 4 GByte Memory
/8GB: 8 GByte Memory
/UF: Ultra Format
/US: Ultra Speed
CR-SDK: Software Development Kit
CR-Labview: Labview Driver
Lens mount: /CM: CMount
/FM: FMount
Power supply: +12Volt / 2,5Amp., 100 .. 240VAC/50-60Hz
External Synchronisation / Trigger Adapter cable
User Manual
CamControl software (CD-ROM)
TimeBench software (CD-ROM) for camerasystems after 03.2010

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Optronis customer service
Optronis GmbH
Honsellstrasse 8
77694 Kehl
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
For any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to ask our customer
service. Please prepare the following information:
•Name of the device:
(CamRecord CR450x2, CR600x2, CR1000x2, CR4000x2,
CR5000x2)
•Serial-Number:
(see label at the bottom side of the camera)
•Software Version:
(Info-Menu of the CamControl or TimeBench software)
•Short description of the problem

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Safety Instructions
•Please operate the CamRecord CR cameras from a 110 Volt to
240 Volt (50 Hz to 60 Hz a.c. frequency) power source. Other
voltage levels or frequencies may damage the camera.
•Do not orientate the optical input of the camera to direct sunlight.
•Keep the camera free protected from dirt, dust, grease and water.
•Make sure that all the connecting cables are in good condition and
that they are well mounted to their sockets.
•Please use the socket of the camera and connect it to a sufficiently
stable basis.
•Avoid strong system shocks and vibrations during transport or
during operation.
•Always unplug the camera before cleaning it. Do not use cleaning
liquids or sprays. Instead, use a dry and soft duster.
•For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact
Optronis GmbH, especially when the camera do not work as it is
described in the user manual.

Typical System Configuration
Power Supply
12 VDC
+/- 5%
GigE (Cat6) cable
100 .. 240 VAC
50 .. 60 Hz
CamRecord
CamRecord
CR Series
Software
(CamControl)
Notebook, Laptop
or PC
with
GigE Interface
Figure 1: Typical System Configuration
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Quick Start Instructions
Nikon F-Mount
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silver clip
CR
camera
lens-holder
To mount the Nikon F-Mount lens
The lens has to be positioned on the lens-holder in a way, that the back
surface of the lens is completely attached to the surface of the lens-holder.
The lens-reference has to be in face to the lens-holder reference. Then,
the lens has to be turned anti-clockwise until the silver clip on the lens-
holder locks.
lens-reference
lens-holder reference

lens-reference
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lens locked lens-holder reference
To unmount the Nikon F-Mount lens
To unmount the lens please pull back first the silver clip back in order to
unlock the lens. Then -the silver clip has still to be pulled back- the lens
has to be turned clockwise until the lens is unmounted completely.
pull silver clip back

C-Mount
CR
camera
lens-holder
To mount the C-Mount lens
Please unscrew the protective cover anti-clockwise and mount the C-
Mount lens into the lens holder.
To unmount the C-Mount lens
To unmount the lens please unmount the C-Mount lens anti-clockwise.
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Start of operation
1. To operate the CamRecord CR cameras, please install first the
camera driver as it is described in the driver user manual and the
CamRecord software (CamControl) as it is described in the
software user manual. Make sure, that your Laptop (PC) provides a
Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface.
2. When driver and software are already installed, the camera can be
operated directly:
Please connect the camera power supply to the power connector of
the CR camera and connect then the power supply to the 110-
240 Volt power source. The camera will operate immediately when
connection to the power supply is done. The green LED above the
power connector will glow green
Please connect then the GigE (Cat 6) cable to the Laptop (PC) and
to the connector of the camera.
Switch on the CamControl software on your Laptop (PC). The
software will start automatically and will connect the Laptop (PC) to
the camera.
3. To verify immediately the operation of the camera, the following
parameters in the “Setup-Menu” of the software can be selected:
Frame Format: 800 x 600 (CR450x2)
1280 x 1024 (CR600x2)
1280 x 1024 (CR1000x2)
512 x 512 (CR5000x2)
2304 x 1720 (CR 4000x2)
Frame Rate: 50 fps
Exposure Time: 1/50
Synchronisation: internal
Select then “Video-Live” in the “Acquistion-Menu”. The camera
transfers now live-images to the monitor of the Laptop (PC).
To optimize now the image in a most simple way, please open or
close the iris and adjust the focus of the lens.
Remark:
When the communication from the Laptop (PC) to the camera fail, the
software will start first with a message box.

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In this case please make sure, that the camera is well supplied by the
power-supply and that the camera is well connected to the Laptop (PC).
Please make also sure, that the driver is installed correctly as described in
the driver user manual.
Please contact Optronis GmbH when the camera will not communicate
with the computer.

Camera
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1
4
3
2
1: Lens interface 2: Camera socket
3: Electrical interface 4: Label with Serial Number
Figure 2: CamRecord CR Camera View
Lens Interface
In the standard version, the CR camera will be delivered with a Nikon-F
Mount lens interface.
Remark:
For special needs, the CamRecord cameras may also be used with C-
Mount. Other lens interfaces as e.g. CS-Mount and metrical formats can
be foreseen. Please contact Optronis GmbH.
Accessories
Macro- and magnification-applications may need special distance washers
between lens interface and lens as e.g. the PK-11A (8mm length) from
Nikon. Distance washers are available for Nikon F-Mount and C-Mount.
Camera Socket
The socket at the bottom/right/top side of the camera is used
•to fasten the camera to a tripod or special holders by use of the
five screw threads (1x 1/4’’-20UMC in the middle or 4x M4 in the
corners).
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Electrical Interface
1
2
3
5
4
6
8
7
1: VGA Connector 6: GigE Communication LED 2
2: Power Connector 7: Sync. / Trig. Connector
3: Power LED 8: Trigger Control LED
4: GigE Connector
5: GigE Communication LED 1
Figure: CR Camera electrical interface
VGA Connector
The cameras show live images on the VGA Connector during Live Mode
(only CR5000x2) and during Record (CR450x2, CR600x2, CR1000x2,
CR5000x2, CR4000x2). This allows to optimise operating conditions of the
application as e.g. illumination condittion or lens condition as e.g. focus,
iris and magnification.
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Power Supply Input / Power Connector
The cameras are supplied by a 12 Volt DC power source which is
delivered by the camera power supply. When connecting the power
supply, the camera is immediately operating and ready for data transfer.
Remark:
Please use always the power supply that is foreseen for the camera.
When the camera shall be supplied by another power source please
contact first Optronis GmbH.
Power-LED
During operation of the camera the power-LED glues green. If this is not
the case please make sure, that the camera is supplied correctly by the
camera power supply.
GigE Connector
The GigE Connector is used to communicate with a Laptop (PC). Please
use Cat 6 Patchcable between camera and PC.
GigE Communication-LEDs
Both LEDs glue green, when a GigE connection to the PC will be
established. The LED 1 (upper side) blinks, when a communication to the
PC will be performed as e.g. during data transfer.
Trigger / Sync Connector (Aux.)
4
32
1
1: Sync In 3: GND
2: Trig In 4: Sync Out
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External Trigger (Trig In)
The external trigger input can be used to trigger a sequence. The
schematic below shows the input schematic of the input.
+5Volt
800 Ohm
Camera
BNC
Figure 4: Trigger Input, schematical presentation
Please look at the Appendix for detailed technical specification.
External TTL
Allows to use a TTL signal at the BNC connector of the trigger input. The
trigger is rising edge sensitive.
External Switch
Allows to use an external switch, a TTL signal or an open collector to
trigger the sequence. The trigger signal is falling edge sensitive which
means, that e.g. the switch has to be closed to trigger the sequence.
Trigger Control-LED
The Trigger Control-LED shows, if a trigger signal has been detected by
the camera. In this case, the LED goes on for about one second.
External Synchronisation Input (Sync In)
The camera allows to be externally synchronized by an external pulse
generator to frame rates, which are not given by the internal frame rates of
the camera. To do this, a TTL signal has to be applied to the external
synchronisation input. The camera detects the rising edge of the signal.
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