Primetech PXG130SP User manual

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RoHS
Operation Manual Ver. 1.0
SWIR 1.3M/0.3M (Black & White)
GigE Vision compatible
Primetech Engineering Corp.
Model
PXG130SP / PXG130S
PXG030SP / PXG030S

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Primetech Engineering product.
We ensure that you will enjoy this and other products from Primetech Engineering for many years.
Keep this manual and warranty card handy for future reference.
For Safe Use of the Product
To ensure the safe use of this product, carefully read the warnings and cautions provided below prior to use:
Warning
Failure to follow the warning message may result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Failure to follow the caution message may result in injury or property damage.
Warning – Safety Precautions –
Never disassemble or modify the product.
Do not touch the connection cable pins or metal parts with wet hands.
Do not use the product in a place exposed to rain or water droplets or where toxic gases (liquids) are generated
nearby.
If the product will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the connection cable from the camera.
When installing, inspecting or handling the product in a high place, implement sufficient measures beforehand to
prevent the device and parts from falling.
If you see smoke, smell a bad odor or hear an abnormal noise, immediately turn off the power supply and
unplug the cable from the product.
Do not use this product in a system that may cause a serious accident if the product exhibits an abnormality.
Caution – Precautions on Use –
■Use the product within the operating temperature range (0 to +35°C).
■Use the product at the specified power-supply voltage (+12 VDC).
■Avoid any strong impact or vibration to the product.
■Provide sufficient space around the installed product to prevent the product's internal temperature from rising.
■If the product is used in a dusty environment, be sure to implement dust-protection measures.
■Be sure to turn off the power supply after the cable has been unplugged and then plugged in again with the
power on.
■Dust and smudges on the surface of the cover glass will appear as black stains on the image. Blow away any
dust with air, etc., and wipe off any smudges using a cotton swab moistened with ethyl alcohol.
When cleaning smudges, be careful not to scratch the surface of the cover glass.
■Do not share the power supply with a motor or other type of noise-generating device.
■The SG (signal ground) and FG (frame ground) are connected inside the camera. Design the system in such a
way as to prevent the looping caused by ground potential difference.
■Do not turn off the camera power supply while rewriting the contents of the built-in memory.
Supplemental Note
■ By using it after the sensor temperature becomes constant after turning on the power, it is possible to capture
more stable images.

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Disclaimer
Primetech Engineering shall assume no responsibility for the following under any circumstance:
■Loss arising from fire, earthquake, a man-made disaster or an act of God; willful or accidental misuse of the
product; or use of the product by a third party in an abnormal manner;
■Loss arising from repair or modification performed by the customer;
■Incidental loss (lost business profit, suspension of business, etc.) arising from the use of or inability to use the
product; and
■Loss arising from malfunction, etc., caused by the combined use of connected devices.
FCC Statement
This Device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Revision History
Revision Date of revision Description of change
1.0 2021/8/6 Released the initial version.

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Table of Contents
1. Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Characteristics ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2. System Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Included contents.................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Items to be prepared by the customer .................................................................................................................... 9
2.3. Items to be prepared by the customer as needed................................................................................................. 10
2.4. System configuration example .............................................................................................................................. 10
3. Specifications of Camera Parts............................................................................................................................... 11
3.1. Front/Top/Bottom/Side .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2. Rear panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.3. Cable connection .................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.4. FAN....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.5. GPIO signal specifications .................................................................................................................................... 14
4. Detail of function ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1. DeviceControl ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2. ROI ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3. Decimation ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
4.4. Reverse ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
4.5. PixelFormat........................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.6. TestPattern............................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.7. AcquisitionControl ................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.8. TriggerControl ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.9. ExposureControl ................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.10. DigitalIOControl..................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.11. Gain ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.12. BlackLevel............................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.13. UserSetControl ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.14. Gamma ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.15. CrossLine.............................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.16. Binalize ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.17. Aperture (Edge enhancement).............................................................................................................................. 24
4.18. Black/White Inversion ........................................................................................................................................... 24
4.19. Sensor Temperature Control ................................................................................................................................. 25
4.20. AE&AGC Control .................................................................................................................................................. 25
5. Camera connection / image confirmation method................................................................................................... 26
5.1. Outline .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.2. Recommended PC specs ..................................................................................................................................... 26
5.3. Camera connection............................................................................................................................................... 27
6. Other....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1. How to create gamma table .................................................................................................................................. 31
6.2. How to load Gamma Table.................................................................................................................................... 32
6.3. Packet Delay Settings........................................................................................................................................... 33
6.4. Defect pixel correction setting ............................................................................................................................... 34
6.5. PC settings............................................................................................................................................................ 36
6.6. If you thought it was a malfunction (abnormal phenomenon check sheet)............................................................ 37
7. Specification ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
7.1. Image.................................................................................................................................................................... 39
7.2. Optical, etc. ........................................................................................................................................................... 39

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7.3. Spectral sensitivity characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 40
8. External dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 41
9. Quality Assurance................................................................................................................................................... 42
9.1. Quality Assurance Period...................................................................................................................................... 42
9.2. Warranty coverage................................................................................................................................................ 42
9.3. Repair procedure .................................................................................................................................................. 42
9.4. Repairs after the free warranty period has expired ............................................................................................... 42
9.5. Other..................................................................................................................................................................... 42

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1. Overview
This operation manual describes functions and procedures for the GigE Vision interface SWIR1.3M/0.3M (B/W) CMOS
Camera (B/W).
1.1. Characteristics
•Interface
Compliant with the GigE Vision interface. Supports DC12V input using the attached AC adapter.
•Resolution
The number of effective pixels of the camera module is 1280(H) x 1024(V) for PXG130SP/PXG130S,
640(H) x 512(V) for PXG030SP/PXG030S.
•Diverse mode setting
The following modes can be set by sending commands from the host device.
・Image acquisition mode (Continuous / Multi Frame)
・Shutter function: Normal/triggered shutter
・Output bit length switching
・Read mode: Normal / Vertical decimation / Horizontal decimation / Image cropping (ROI)
・Frame rate control
・Exposure Time control
・Gain control
・Black level control
・Gamma correction
・User set control
・Image reverse function (H/V)
・Binarization function
・Cross line display
・Test pattern display
・Sensor temperature display / control function (Temperature control is PXG130SP / PXG030SP only)
・Defect pixel correction
・Edge enhancement
・Black and white inversion

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・Triggered shutter
By using the external trigger, one still image can be obtained. Accurately capture objects moving at high speed.
・Output bit length switching
8 bit (MONO8) / 10 bit (MONO10) /12 bit (MONO12) output can be selected.
・Decimation function
The decimation of 1/2 horizontal and 1/2 vertical can be selected.
・Image cropping function (ROI)
Image cropping is possible in one area, 8 pixel steps (H/V).
・Frame rate
The frame rate can be set arbitrarily.
・Electronic shutter
The exposure time can be set arbitrarily.
・Gain
The analog gain can be set arbitrarily.
・Black level
The black level can be set arbitrarily.
・Gamma Correction
OFF (γ=1.0) / ON (the γcan be arbitrarily set by the user) can be switched.
・User set control
Camera settings can be saved and recalled.
・Image reverse
The image can be flipped horizontally and vertically.
・Binarization
The binarized image can be get. The threshold is arbitrary.
・Camera module fixing
The screw holes for fixing the camera module are located on the lower surface. Fixing the camera module on the front
panel can minimize deviation of the optical axis.

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2. System Configuration
The included contents, the items to be prepared by the customer, and an example of the system configuration are shown
below.
2.1. Included contents
< Camera module x 1> < Camera cable x 1 > < Dedicated AC adapter x 1>
< Spare connector x 1 > < CD-ROM x 1 >
2.2. Items to be prepared by the customer
< C-mount lens > < LAN cable ※1 > < The Data reception and image display devices such as PCs >
※1 LAN cable：
Use a LAN cable that supports 1000BASE-T (CAT5e or higher standard).
Use a LAN cable with excellent noise resistance. Depending on the characteristics of the LAN cable, the image may be
distorted or the camera module may become unstable.

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2.3. Items to be prepared by the customer as needed
< Network card ※2 >
※2 Network card：
Insert the network card into the expansion slot of the host device (PC, etc.). Use a 1000BASE-T compatible, jumbo packet
compatible one suitable for your system.
The LAN connector that comes with your PC is also can be used. In this case, a network card does not needed.
2.4. System configuration example
An example of the system configuration is shown below.
Camera module
C-mount lens
LAN cable
Dedicated
AC adapter
Camera cable
PC
AC100

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3. Specifications of Camera Parts
The specifications of each part of the camera are shown below.
3.1. Front/Top/Bottom/Side
① Lens mount (C-mount)
Attach C-mount lenses and optics to the camera module.
Note
Use a C-mount type lens with a protrusion amount of 9 mm or less from the lens mount surface.
Please note that the resolution of the image output from the camera may differ depending on the performance of the lens.
Even with the same lens, the performance of the lens may change depending on the aperture value. If you cannot obtain
sufficient resolution, change the aperture value.
② Screw holes for installing tripod(Top, Side, Bottom)
When using a tripod, use this screw hole to attach it.
Use a screw that protrudes from the installation surface by 5 mm maximum (ℓ) and firmly tighten it using a hand driver.
Ensure that the protrusion never exceed 5 mm.
Lens mount (C-mount)
②
①
Screw hole for installing tripod
(1/4-20UNC depth 5)
②Screw hole for installing tripod
(1/4-20UNC depth 5)
②Screw hole for installing tripod
(1/4-20UNC depth 5)
③Auxiliary screw hole for fixing
the camera (4-M3 depth 5)

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3.2. Rear panel
①DC in / GPIO terminal (15 pin connector)
The connector model and pin assignment are shown below.
Connector model
Model Maker
Camera side D02-M15STF-21L9E JAE
Pin assignment
Pin number
Signals Pin number Signals
1 DC+12V-IN、DC jack 9 GND_GPIO_OUT
2 DC+12V-IN 10 DC+12V-OUT
3 GPIO_IN1 11 GPIO_OUT1
4 GPIO_IN2 12 GPIO_OUT2
5 GPIO_IN3 13 GPIO_OUT3
6 GND_PWR、DC jack 14 GPIO_OUT4
7 GND_PWR 15 GPOI_OUT5
8 GND_GPIO_IN －－
②LAN port
The pin assignments are shown below.
Pin assignment
Pin number Signals
1 DA+
2 DA-
3 DB+
4 DC+
5 DC-
6 DB-
7 DD+
8 DD-
①
DC in / GPIO terminal
(D-sub 15 pin connector: socket)
②
LAN port
(RJ45 connector: jack)
LED (orange)
Lights up while sending and receiving data
LED (Green)
Lights when connected normally

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3.3. Cable connection
Connect the attached camera cable to the DC in / GPIO terminal and the LAN cable to the LAN port.
When connecting a LAN cable with fixing screws, turn the connector fixing screws on the left and right of the connector
firmly to fix it. For the other connector of each cable, connect the attached AC adapter to the DC jack of the camera cable,
and connect the LAN cable to the network card of the host device.
3.4. FAN
The PXG130SP and PXG030SP have a FAN for cooling inside.
This FAN is always running while it is powered on.
The hole of the middle body of the camera module serves as an air passage for this air cooling, so be careful not to block
all the holes.

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3.5. GPIO signal specifications
The GPIO signals specifications are shown below.
GPIO_IN specification (Trigger in)
The voltage applicable to GPIO_IN should be + 5V to + 12 VDC.
When using with a power supply voltage higher than that, combine an appropriate resistor.
The circuit diagram is as follows.
GPIO_OUT specification (ExposureActive or UserOutput)
GPIO_OUT can pass a current of ~25mA to GND_GPIO_OUT at the time of output.
The circuit diagram is as follows.
1SS352
3.3K (rated 0.1W)
TLP291
3.3K
GPIO_IN1~3
GND_GPIO_IN (common to IN)
VCC
(+ 3.3V)
TLP187
GPIO_OUT1~5
GND_GPIO_OUT (common to OUT)
1K
From internal circuit
To internal circuit

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4. Detail of function
The functions of this camera are shown for each register.
4.1. DeviceControl
The DeviceControl registers are shown below.
DeviceControl register list
Name Visibility Access Values
DeviceVendorName Beginner R Primetech Engineering Corp.
DeviceModelName Beginner R PXG030SP, PXG030S,
PXG130SP, PXG130S
DeviceManufacturerInfo Beginner R www.pte.jp
DeviceVersion Beginner R Device version
DeviceID Beginner R Device ID
DeviceFirmwareVersion Beginner R Firmware version
DeviceReset Guru R Device reset
4.2. ROI
The ROI registers are shown below.
ROI register list
Name Visibility Access Values
Width Beginner R/W
Image width 8～1280(PXG130SP, PXG130S)、
Image width 8～640(PXG030SP, PXG030S)
8 pix step
Height Beginner R/W
Image height 8～1024(PXG130SP, PXG130S)、
Image height 8～512(PXG030SP, PXG030S)
8 pix step
OffsetX Beginner R/W Horizontal start position, 8 pix step
OffsetY Beginner R/W Vertical start position, 8 pix step
Note) ROI and Decimation cannot be used at the same time.
Width and Height cannot be changed during video output (in Grab).
1280 pix or 640 pix
ROI cutout area
Whole area of image
Offset
Y
Offset X
Width
Height
1024 pix or 512 pix

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4.3. Decimation
The Decimation registers are shown below.
Binning register list
Name Visibility Access
Values
Decimation Horizontal Expert R/W 1:OFF, 2:1/2 decimation horizontal
Decimation Vertical Expert R/W 1:OFF, 2:1/2 decimation vertical
Note) ROI and Decimation cannot be used at the same time.
Decimation Horizontal, Decimation Vertical cannot be changed during video output (in Grab).
4.4. Reverse
The Reverse registers are shown below.
Reverse register list
Name Visibility Access
Values
ReverseX Expert R/W True: ON
False: OFF
ReverseY Expert R/W True: ON
False: OFF
4.5. PixelFormat
The PixelFormat register is shown below.
PixelFormat register list
Name Visibility Access
Values
PixelFormat Beginner R/W
Mono12
Mono10
Mono8
Note) PixelFormat cannot be changed during video output (in Grab).

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4.6. TestPattern
The TestPattern registers are shown below.
TestPattern register list
Name Visibility Access
Values
TestPatternGeneratorSelector Beginner R/W Region0 (Region0 fixed)
TestPattern Beginner R/W
Off
Black
White
GreyHorizontalRamp
GreyVerticalRamp
Black White
GreyHorizontalRamp GreyVerticalRamp

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4.7. AcquisitionControl
The TriggerControl registers are shown below.
AcquisitionControl register list
Name Visibility Access
Values
AcquisitionMode Beginner R/(W)
MultiFrame
Continuous
AcquisitionStart Beginner (R)/W -
AcquisitionStop Beginner (R)/W -
AcquisitionFrameCount Beginner R/W Number of video transfer frame
AcquisitionFrameRate Beginner R/W Video transfer frame rate, 0.1 fps step
The maximum frame rate setting depends on the Pixel Format, Decimation, and number of line (ROI) conditions.
The relationship between the number of lines, Decimation and the frame rate is as follows.
PXG130SP, PXG130S (SXGA) frame rate
Number of line MONO8 MONO10
MONO12
768 ～1024 12 ～60 fps 12 ～30 fps
512 ～768 12 ～80 fps 12 ～40 fps
～512 12 ～120 fps 12 ～60 fps
Decimation XY 12 ～240 fps 12 ～120 fps
PXG030SP, PXG030S (VGA) frame rate
Number of line MONO8 MONO10
MONO12
384 ～512 12 ～240 fps 12 ～130 fps
256 ～384 12 ～300 fps 12 ～160 fps
～256 12 ～420 fps 12 ～240 fps
Decimation XY 12 ～420 fps 12 ～240 fps

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4.8. TriggerControl
The TriggerControl registers are shown below.
TriggerControl register list
Name Visibility Access
Values
TriggerMode Beginner R/W Off
On
TriggerSoftware Beginner R/W Execute
TriggerSource Beginner R/W
GPIO_IN1
GPIO_IN2
GPIO_IN3
Software
TriggerActivation Beginner R/W
RisingEdge
LevelHigh
FallingEdge
LevelLow
TriggerDelay Expert R/W 0 ~ 80000 μsec, 1 μsec step
Note) TriggerMode cannot be changed during video output (in Grab).
Trigger mode is used to control the exposure timing with an external trigger.
External triggers are enabled when TriggerMode on and TriggerSource is GPIO_IN*.
TriggerMode Off is the normal mode. It works with the camera's internal synchronization at the set frame rate and
exposure time.
In normal mode, exposure and data transfer are processed at the same time.
However, in trigger mode, exposure and data transfer cannot be processed at the same time, and data transfer is
processed after the exposure period.
If the next trigger is entered during the exposure period or data transfer, that trigger will be ignored. At this time, the
trigger frequency and the video frame rate will not match.

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①RisingEdge
※The exposure time is the value set by ExposureTime register.
②LevelHigh
※The exposure time is the pulse width of the trigger.
③FallingEdge
※The exposure time is the value set by ExposureTime register.
④LevelLow
※The exposure time is the pulse width of the trigger.
Trigger
Exposure
ExposureTime ※
Data out
TriggerDelay
T
rigger
Delayed trigger
TriggerDelay ※
Exposure
Data out
Trigger
Exposure
ExposureTime ※
Data out
TriggerDelay
Trigger
Delayed Trigger
TriggerDelay ※
Exposure
Data out
Prohibition period for next trigger input
Prohibition period for next trigger input
Prohibition period for next trigger input
Prohibition period for next trigger input