Photon Focus MV8-D8424-G01-GT User manual

Photonfocus
MV8 Gpixel Camera Series
CMOS camera series with GigE Interface
MV8-D8424-G01-GT
MV8-D8424C-G01-GT
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All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No
responsibility is assumed by Photonfocus AG for its use. Photonfocus AG reserves the right to
make changes to this information without notice.
Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without prior
permission having been obtained from Photonfocus AG.
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Contents
1 Preface 9
1.1 IMPORTANTNOTICE! ..................................... 9
1.2 AboutPhotonfocus...................................... 10
1.3 Contact............................................. 10
1.4 SalesOffices .......................................... 10
1.5 Furtherinformation...................................... 10
1.6 Legend ............................................. 11
2 Introduction 13
2.1 Introduction .......................................... 13
2.2 CameraNamingConvention................................. 13
2.3 Cameralist........................................... 13
3 Product Specification 15
3.1 Introduction .......................................... 15
3.2 FeatureOverview ....................................... 17
3.3 TechnicalSpecification .................................... 18
3.3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3.2 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3.3 SpectralResponse................................... 22
4 Image Acquisition 23
4.1 Overview............................................ 23
4.1.1 Vocabulary....................................... 23
4.1.2 Structure ........................................ 23
4.1.3 Image Acquisition, Frame and Exposure Control Parameters . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.4 Image Acquisition, Frame and Exposure Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1.5 Image Acquisition, Frame and Exposure Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 AcquisitionControl ...................................... 26
4.2.1 Acquisition Start and Stop Commands, Acquisition Mode and Acquisition
FrameCount...................................... 26
4.2.2 Acquisition Frame Rate and Acquisition Frame Rate Enable . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2.3 Acquisition Start Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2.4 Acquisition End Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.5 Acquisition Control Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3 FrameControl ......................................... 29
4.3.1 FrameStartTrigger.................................. 29
4.3.2 Frame Burst Start Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.3 FrameBurstEndTrigger ............................... 30
4.3.4 Frame Control Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.4 ExposureControl ....................................... 32
4.4.1 ExposureMode .................................... 32
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4.4.2 ExposureStartTrigger ................................ 32
4.4.3 ExposureEndTrigger................................. 32
4.4.4 Exposure Control Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.5 Overlapped Image Acquisition Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.6 Acquisition-, Frame- and Exposure-Trigger Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6.1 Trigger Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6.2 TriggerSoftware ................................... 37
4.6.3 TriggerMode ..................................... 37
4.6.4 TriggerActivation................................... 37
4.6.5 TriggerDivider..................................... 38
4.6.6 TriggerDelay...................................... 38
4.7 Software Signal Pulse and User Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5 Counter & Timer 41
5.1 Counter............................................. 41
5.1.1 CounterUsage..................................... 41
5.1.2 CounterStatus..................................... 42
5.1.3 Counter Active, -Start and -End Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1.4 CounterReset ..................................... 42
5.1.5 CounterEventSource................................. 43
5.1.6 CounterTriggerSource................................ 44
5.1.7 CounterResetSource................................. 45
5.2 Timer .............................................. 47
5.2.1 TimerUsage ...................................... 47
5.2.2 TimerStatus ...................................... 47
5.2.3 Timer Active, -Start and -End Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2.4 TimerReset....................................... 48
5.2.5 TimerTriggerSource ................................. 48
6 Encoder 51
6.1 EncoderUsage......................................... 51
6.2 Encodertriggeroutput.................................... 52
6.3 EncoderStatus......................................... 52
6.4 EncoderResetSource..................................... 53
7 I/O Control 55
7.1 InputSignalPath ....................................... 55
7.2 OutputSignalPath ...................................... 56
8 Action Control 57
8.1 ActionCommandUsage ................................... 57
8.2 ActionControlOutput .................................... 58
9 Image Format Control 59
9.1 RegionofInterest(ROI) ................................... 59
9.2 Multiple Regions of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.3 Pixelformat .......................................... 63
9.4 Decimation (monochrome cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10 Frame Rate 67
10.1MaximumFrameRate .................................... 67
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11 Pixel Data Processing 69
11.1Overview ............................................ 69
11.2ColumnGroupCorrection .................................. 70
11.2.1 Enable / Disable the Column FPN Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.2.2 Calibration of the Column FPN Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.3BadPixelCorrection...................................... 70
11.3.1 Enable / Disable the Bad Pixel Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.3.2 Calibration of the Bad Pixel Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.3.3 Storing the calibration in permanent memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.4GainandOffset ........................................ 71
11.5 Grey Level Transformation (LUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11.5.1Gain........................................... 72
11.5.2Gamma......................................... 74
11.5.3 User-defined Look-up Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
11.5.4 Region LUT and LUT Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
11.6Binning ............................................. 78
11.6.1Description....................................... 78
11.6.2Camerasettings.................................... 78
11.7DualCrosshairs......................................... 80
11.8TestImages........................................... 82
11.8.1Ramp .......................................... 82
11.8.2LFSR........................................... 82
11.8.3 Troubleshooting using the LFSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
11.9 Status Line and Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
11.9.1ImageAverageValue................................. 84
11.9.2StatusLineFormat .................................. 84
11.9.3CameraTypeCodes.................................. 86
11.10FrameCombine ........................................ 87
11.10.1FrameCombineTimeout............................... 87
12 Precautions 89
12.1IMPORTANTNOTICE! ..................................... 89
13 Hardware Interface 93
13.1AbsoluteMaximumRatings ................................. 93
13.2 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
13.3GigECameraConnector ................................... 95
13.4 Power Supply / Power Over Ethernet (PoE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
13.5 Status Indicator (GigE cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
13.6I/OConnector ......................................... 98
13.6.1Overview........................................ 98
13.6.2InputFaultDetection.................................100
13.6.3 Single-ended Line Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
13.6.4EncoderInterface...................................102
13.6.5 Single-ended Line Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
13.6.6 Master / Slave Camera Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
13.7I/OWiring ...........................................106
13.7.1SeparateGrounds...................................106
13.7.2 Common Grounds with Star Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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14 Mechanical Considerations 111
14.1MechanicalInterface .....................................111
14.1.1 Cameras with GigE Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
14.2OpticalInterface........................................113
14.2.1CleaningtheSensor..................................113
15 Troubleshooting 115
15.1Noimagescanbeacquired .................................115
15.1.1 No acquisition due to no triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
16 Standards Compliance 117
16.1 Directives and General Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
16.2 Country-specific Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
16.2.1 For customers in the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
16.2.2 For customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
16.2.3 Pour utilisateurs au Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
16.3Lifesupportapplications...................................118
17 Warranty 119
17.1WarrantyTerms ........................................119
17.2WarrantyClaim ........................................119
17.3BreachofWarranty......................................119
18 Support and Repair 121
18.1TechnicalSupport .......................................121
18.2 Repair and obtaining an RMA Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
18.3 Temporal Abandoning and Scrapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
19 References 123
A Pinouts 125
A.1 I/OConnector .........................................125
A.2 GigEConnector ........................................127
B Camera Timing 129
B.1 Timed Exposure Mode Camera Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
C Use Cases 131
C.1 Acquisition...........................................131
C.1.1 Camera runs in "free-running" mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
C.1.2 Camera runs in "constant frame rate" mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
C.1.3 Camera runs in triggered mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
C.1.4 Camera runs in burst triggered mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
C.1.5 Trigger controlled exposure mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
C.2 Timer ..............................................133
C.2.1 StrobeSignalOutput.................................133
C.3 Counter.............................................134
C.3.1 CounterReset .....................................134
C.3.2 ImageCounter.....................................134
C.3.3 RealTimeCounter ..................................134
C.3.4 Missed Trigger Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
C.4 Look-UpTable(LUT) .....................................135
C.4.1 Overview........................................135
C.4.2 FullROILUT ......................................135
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C.4.3 RegionLUT.......................................136
C.4.4 User defined LUT settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
C.4.5 Predefined LUT settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
C.5 Encoder.............................................136
C.5.1 Configuration of the encoder AB signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
C.5.2 Configuration of the encoder Z signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
C.5.3 Configuration of the encoder ALARM signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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1
Preface
1.1 IMPORTANT NOTICE!
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE
OPERATING THE CAMERA
STORE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FOR
FURTHER READING
Photonfocus AG
Bahnhofplatz 10
CH-8853 Lachen SZ
Switzerland
www.photonfocus.com
[email protected]
+41 – 55 451 00 00
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1.2 About Photonfocus
The Swiss company Photonfocus is one of the leading specialists in the development of CMOS
image sensors and corresponding industrial cameras for machine vision.
Photonfocus is dedicated to making the latest generation of CMOS technology commercially
available. Active Pixel Sensor (APS) and global shutter technologies enable high speed and
high dynamic range (120 dB) applications, while avoiding disadvantages like image lag,
blooming and smear.
Photonfocus’ product range is complemented by custom design solutions in the area of camera
electronics and CMOS image sensors.
Photonfocus is ISO 9001 certified. All products are produced with the latest techniques in order
to ensure the highest degree of quality.
1.3 Contact
Photonfocus AG, Bahnhofplatz 10, CH-8853 Lachen SZ, Switzerland
Sales Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Support Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Table 1.1: Photonfocus Contact
1.4 Sales Offices
Photonfocus products are available through an extensive international distribution network
and through our key account managers. Find your local Photonfocus contact at our homepage
(www.photonfocus.com) or contact us via email at [email protected].
1.5 Further information
Photonfocus reserves the right to make changes to its products and documenta-
tion without notice. Photonfocus products are neither intended nor certified for
use in life support systems or in other critical systems. The use of Photonfocus
products in such applications is prohibited.
Photonfocus and LinLog®are registered trademarks of Photonfocus AG.
CameraLink®and GigE Vision®are a registered mark of the Automated Imag-
ing Association (AIA). Product and company names mentioned herein are trade-
marks or trade names of their respective companies.
Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited
without prior permission having been obtained from Photonfocus AG.
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1.6 Legend
Photonfocus can not be held responsible for any technical or typographical er-
rors.
1.6 Legend
In this documentation the reader’s attention is drawn to the following icons:
Important note, additional information
Important instructions
General warning, possible component damage hazard
Warning, electric shock hazard
Warning, fire hazard
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2
Introduction
2.1 Introduction
This manual describes standard Photonfocus MV8 Gpixel series cameras that have a 10 Gigabit
Ethernet Copper (GT) interface. The cameras contain the CMOS image sensor GMAX4651 from
Gpixel.
2.2 Camera Naming Convention
The naming convention of the MV8 Gpixel camera series is summarized in Fig. 2.1.
MV8-D8424C-G01-GT
Prefix1 Sensor
width
Sensor
manufacturer
Interface
type
Prefix2
(optional)
Sensor type
Sensor
family
Figure 2.1: Camera naming convention
Prefix1 Camera platform and usage prefix. The following prefix are available for this camera
series: MV8 with form factor 80mmx80mm.
Prefix2 Camera family specifier. The following specifiers are used in this manual: "D": digital
standard area scan cameras
Sensor width Width of image sensor of the camera in pixels.
Sensor type Sensor types specification: "C": color cameras. Cameras without sensor type
specifier have a standard monochrome sensor.
Sensor Manufacturer Sensor manufacturer. "G": Gpixel
Sensor Family Sensor family of the prior indicated manufacturer.
Interface type Interface type specification: "G2": Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision)®, "GT": 10
Gigabit Ethernet Copper (GigE Vision), "FB": 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fibre (GigE Vision).
2.3 Camera list
A list of all cameras covered in this manual is shown in Table 2.1.
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2 Introduction
Name Resolution Frame Rate Notes
MV8-D8424-G01-GT 8424 x 6032 24 fps 1) 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper 51 MP
monochrome standard camera.
MV8-D8424C-G01-GT 8424 x 6032 24 fps 1) 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper 51 MP color
standard camera.
Table 2.1: Camera models covered by this manual (Footnotes: 1)frame rate at at full resolution2)available
on request)
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Product Specification
3.1 Introduction
The Photonfocus MV8 Gpixel GigE camera series is built around the CMOS image sensor
GMAX4651 from Gpixel. It provides a resolution of 8424 x 6032 pixels. The camera series is
optimized for low light conditions. The cameras are aimed at standard applications in
industrial image processing where high sensitivity and high frame rates are required.
The principal advantages are:
• Resolution of 8424 x 6032 (GMAX4651)
• Optimized for low light conditions
• Spectral range: monochrome standard: 360 - 920
• Global shutter high-speed CMOS image sensor
• Micro lenses
• Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, GigE Vision and GenICam compliant
• Powered by Wall Adapter or Power Over Ethernet (PoE).
• Reverse voltage protection
• Frame rates MV8-D8424(C)-G01 camera series at maximal resolution 24 fps (10GigE)
• I/O capabilities: 4x Isolated inputs or shaft encoder A, B, Z, Y interface (RS422, TTL, D-HTL,
HTL), 3x Isolated outputs (2x open drain, 1x TTL highspeed)
• Up to 16 regions of interest (MROI)
• 2 look-up tables (12-to-8 bit) on user-defined image region (Region-LUT)
• Dual Crosshairs overlay on the image
• Image Binning
• Image information and camera settings inside the image (status line)
• Software provided for setting and storage of camera parameters
• Rugged housing at a size of 80 x 80 x 126.9 mm3(10GigE).
• Lens mount: M58
• Exchangeable optical filters available on request
The general specification and features of the camera are listed in the following sections.
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Figure 3.1: Photonfocus MV8 Gpixel 10 GigE camera series
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3.2 Feature Overview
3.2 Feature Overview
The general specification and features of the camera are listed in the following sections. The
detailed description of the camera features is given in the following chapters.
Characteristics Photonfocus MV8 Gpixel GigE Camera Series
Interface Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet (Copper & Fibre), GigE Vision and
GenICam compliant
Camera Control GigE Vision Suite
Trigger Modes Software Trigger / External isolated trigger inputs / A/B Trigger
Features
• Greyscale / colour resolution 12 bit / 10 bit / 8 bit
• Region of Interest (ROI)
• Up to 16 regions of interest (MROI)
• 2 look-up tables (12-to-8 bit) on user-defined image region
(Region-LUT)
• Test pattern (LFSR and grey level ramp)
• Image information and camera settings inside the image (status line)
• Dual Crosshairs overlay on the image
• Image Binning
• 4 isolated trigger inputs and 3 isolated outputs
Table 3.1: Feature overview
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3 Product Specification
3.3 Technical Specification
51 MPix Cameras
Sensor Manufacturer Gpixel
Sensor Type GMAX4651
Technology CMOS active pixel
Scanning system progressive scan
Optical format / diagonal 35 mm / 47.7 mm
Resolution 8424 x 6032 pixels
Pixel size 4.6 µm x 4.6 µm
Active optical area 38.75 mm x 27.75 mm
Full well capacity 18 ke−
Spectral range standard sensor <360 to 920 nm 2)
Responsivity (@ 510nm / 8bit) 500 x 103DN / (J/m2)
Quantum Efficiency < 67 % @ 510nm
Dark current 6 e−/s @ 25°C
Dynamic range 66 dB
Micro lenses Yes
Characteristic curve Linear
Shutter mode global shutter
Sensor bit depth 12 bit
Maximal frame rate MV8 10GigE 1) 24 fps
Camera pixel formats MV8 12 / 10 / 8 bit
Digital gain 0.1 to 15.99 (Fine Gain)
Exposure time range 15.9 µs ... 466 ms
Table 3.2: General specification of the Photonfocus MV8 Gpixel GigE camera series (Footnotes: 1)at full
resolution; 2)to 10% of peak responsivity)
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3.3 Technical Specification
MV8-D8424(C)-G01 GigE Camera Series
Operating temperature / moisture 0°C ... 40°C / 20 ... 80 % (10GigE)
Storage temperature / moisture -25°C ... 60°C / 20 ... 95 %
Camera Power Supply +12 V DC (- 10 %) ... +24 V DC (+ 10 %)
PoE Conformity IEEE 802.3bt standard Class 4
Trigger signal input range +5 V .. +30 V DC
Maximal power consumption < 18 W (10GigE)
Lens mount M58x1
I/O Inputs 4x Isolated inputs or shaft encoder A, B, Z, Y interface
(RS422, TTL, D-HTL, HTL)
I/O Outputs 3x Isolated (2x open drain, 1x TTL highspeed)
I/O Control 1x Isolated RS485
Dimensions 80 x 80 x 126.9 mm3(10GigE)
Mass 890 g (10GigE)
Connector I/O 17-pin M12
Connector Interface Copper X-coded M12
Connector Interface Fibre LC connector for multimode fibre (through included
SFP+ cage)
Conformity CE / RoHS / WEEE
IP Code IP40
Table 3.3: Physical characteristics and operating ranges MV8-D8424-G01 GigE Camera Series
.
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3 Product Specification
3.3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Value
Power Supply Voltage -50 V ... +50 V
ESD Contact Discharge Power Supply 4 kV
ESD Air Discharge Power Supply 8 kV
Fast Transients/Bursts Power Supply 2 kV
Surge immunity Power Supply 1 kV
Camera Control Input Signal Voltage Single Ended -15 V ... +30 V
Camera Control Input Signal Voltage RS422 -15 V ... +40 V
Camera Control Input Signal Voltage HTL -15 V ... +40 V
Common Mode Range Voltage RS422 -15 V ... +20 V
Camera Control Output Signal Voltage Single Ended 0 V ... +30 V
Camera Control Output Signal Output Current Single Ended 0.5 A
Camera Control Output Signal Output Power Single Ended 0.5 W
ESD Contact Discharge Camera Control Signals 10 kV
ESD Air Discharge Camera Control Signals 7 kV
Fast Transients/Bursts Data and Camera Control Signals 1 kV
Surge immunity Data and Camera Control Signals 1 kV
Table 3.4: Absolute Maximum Ratings
3.3.2 Electrical Characteristics
In the following tables, VIN is the input voltage for single ended input and VID is the input
voltage for differential input.
Single Ended Input Voltage Logic Level Fault Condition
-15V < VIN < +0.8V Low No Fault
+0.8V < VIN < +2.0V Indeterminate No Fault
+2.0V < VIN < +15V High No Fault
+15V < VIN < +18V High Indeterminate
+18V < VIN < +40V High High Input Fault
Table 3.5: Single-Ended TTL Mode Receiver Logic (LineIn0, LineIn1, LineIn2 & LineIn3)
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