Pyramid Imaging EXO Series User manual

2.01.2018
Manual EXO series
exo174*, exo183*CL, exo249*CL, exo250*CL, exo252*CL,
exo267*CL, exo304*CL, exo4000*CL, exo5000*CL
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Pyramid Imaging

Manual ECO 4I/O 1.24.2018
Distributor Information
PYRAMID IMAGING, INC.
945 E. 11th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
Tel.: [phone]
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Web: https://pyramidimaging.com
This Operation Manual is based on the following standards:
DIN EN 62079
DIN EN ISO 12100
ISO Guide 37
DIN ISO 3864-2
DIN ISO 3864-4
This Operation Manual contains important instructions for safe and
efficient handling of SVCam Cameras (hereinafter referred to as
„camera“). This Operating Manual is part of the camera and must be
kept accessible in the immediate vicinity of the camera for any person
working on or with this camera.
Read carefully and make sure you understand this Operation Manual
prior to starting any work with this camera. The basic prerequisite for safe
work is compliant with all specified safety and handling instructions.
Accident prevention guidelines and general safety regulations shoud be
applied.
Illustrations in this Operation Manual are provided for basic
understanding and can vary from the actual model of this camera. No
claims can be derived from the illustrations in this Operation Manual.
The camera in your possession has been produced with great care and
has been thoroughly tested. Nonetheless, should you have reasons for
complaint, then please contact Pyramid Imaging.
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(as per DIN ISO 16016:2002-5)
Forwarding and duplicating of this document, as well as using or
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patent.
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Contents
iii
Contents
1
Safety Messages ......................................................6
2
Legal Information.....................................................7
3
The EXO.................................................................8
3.1
Building blocks simplify design-in................................ 8
3.1.1 Exclusive body architecture ............................................ 8
3.1.2 Form follows requirements............................................. 8
3.2
Camera Link Features............................................... 9
3.3
4IO adds Light and Functionality.............................. 10
4
Getting Started ......................................................11
4.1
Contents of Camera Set.......................................... 11
4.2
Power supply......................................................... 11
4.3
Camera Link Flashing LED Codes............................. 11
4.4
Software............................................................... 12
4.4.1 Installation of ConvCam5............................................ 12
4.4.2 Connecting the camera ............................................... 14
4.4.3 ConvCam5 ................................................................ 14
4.4.4 Viewer Software .......................................................... 14
4.5
Update firmware.................................................... 16
4.6
Driver Circuit Schematics ........................................ 18
5
Connectors ........................................................... 19
5.1
Camera Link™ ...................................................... 19
5.1.1 Connectors Camera Link™............................................ 19
5.1.2 CameraLink Pinout ..................................................... 20
5.1.3 Camera Link timing.................................................... 22
5.2
Input / output connectors ........................................ 24
6
Dimensions ........................................................... 25
6.1
exo174*CL, exo249*CL, exo183*CL ........................ 25
6.2
exo250*CL, exo252*CL.......................................... 28
6.3
exo267*CL, exo304*CL.......................................... 32
6.4
exo4000*CL ......................................................... 35
6.5
exo5000*U3......................................................... 39
6.6
C & CS Mount ...................................................... 42
7
Feature-Set ........................................................... 43
7.1
Basic Understanding............................................... 43

Contents
iv
7.1.1 Basic Understanding of CMOS Technology................... 43
7.1.2 Global shutter ............................................................ 46
7.1.3 Rolling Shutter ............................................................ 47
7.1.4 Frames per Second ..................................................... 50
7.1.5 Acquisition and Processing Time .................................. 50
7.1.6 Exposure .................................................................... 51
7.1.7 Auto Luminance.......................................................... 51
7.1.8 Bit-Depth ................................................................... 52
7.1.9 Color......................................................................... 54
7.1.10 Resolution – active & effective ...................................... 55
7.1.11 Offset ........................................................................ 56
7.1.12 Gain.......................................................................... 57
7.1.13 Image Flip.................................................................. 58
7.1.14 Binning ...................................................................... 59
7.1.15 Decimation ................................................................ 60
7.1.16 Burst Mode ................................................................ 60
7.2
Camera Features................................................... 62
7.2.1 System Clock Frequency .............................................. 62
7.2.2 Temperature Sensor .................................................... 62
7.2.3 Basic Capture Modes.................................................. 63
7.2.4 LookUp Table............................................................. 66
7.2.5 ROI / AOI.................................................................. 68
7.3
I/O Features ......................................................... 68
7.3.1 Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUX ...................................... 68
7.3.2 Strobe Control............................................................ 75
7.3.3 Sequencer.................................................................. 82
7.3.4 PWM ......................................................................... 84
7.3.5 Optical Input.............................................................. 85
7.3.6 PLC/Logical Operation on Inputs ................................. 87
7.3.7 Serial data interfaces................................................... 88
7.3.8 Trigger-Edge Sensitivity................................................ 91
7.3.9 Debouncing Trigger Signals......................................... 91
7.3.10 Prescale ..................................................................... 93
7.4
IR Cut Filter........................................................... 94
8
Specifications ........................................................ 96
8.1
EXO174*CL.......................................................... 97
8.2
EXO183*CL........................................................ 100
8.3
EXO249*CL........................................................ 103
8.4
EXO250*CL........................................................ 106
8.5
EXO267*CL........................................................ 109
8.6
EXO304*CL........................................................ 112
8.7
EXO4000*CL...................................................... 115
8.8
EXO5000*CL...................................................... 118
9
Terms of warranty ................................................ 121
10
Troubleshooting................................................ 122
10.1
FAQ ............................................................... 122
10.2
Support Request Form / Check List ...................... 123

Contents
v
11
IP protection classes .......................................... 125
12
Glossary of Terms ............................................. 126
13
Index of figures ................................................. 129
14
Index ............................................................... 132

SVS-VISTEK–
Building
blocks simplify design-in 6
1Safety Messages
The classification of hazards is made pursuant to ISO 3864-2 and ANSI
Y535.6 with the help of key words.
This Operating Manual uses the following Safety Messages:
Risk of death or serious injury
DANGER!
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not
avoided will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if
not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not
avoided will result in death or serious injury.
Risk of damage
PROHIBITION!
A black graphical symbol inside a red circular band with a red
diagonal bar defines a safety sign that indicates that an action
shall not be taken or shall be stopped.
CAUTION!
A black graphical symbol inside a yellow triangle defines a
safety sign that indicates a hazard.
MANDATORY ACTION!
A white graphical symbol inside a blue circle defines a safety
sign that indicates that an action shall be taken to avoid a
hazard.
Cross-reference
NOTICE
Provides references and tips
Figure 1: Table of safety messages

SVS-VISTEK–Legal Information
Building
blocks simplify design-in 7
2Legal Information
Information given within the manual accurate as to: February 1, 2018,
errors and omissions excepted.
These products are designed for industrial applications only. Cameras
from SVS-Vistek are not designed for life support systems where
malfunction of the products might result in any risk of personal harm or
injury. Customers, integrators and end users of SVS-Vistek products might
sell these products and agree to do so at their own risk, as SVS-Vistek will
not take any liability for any damage from improper use or sale.
Europe
This camera is CE tested, rules of EN 55022:2010+AC2011 and
EN61000-6-2:2005 apply.
The product is in compliance with the requirements of the following
European directives:
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)
All SVS-VISTEK cameras comply with the recommendation of the
European Union concerning RoHS Rules
USA and Canada
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following 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.
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a
residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
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.
It is necessary to use a shielded power supply cable. You can then use the
“shield contact” on the connector which has GND contact to the camera
housing. This is essential for any use. If not done and camera is destroyed
due to Radio Magnetic Interference (RMI) WARRANTY
is void
!
•
Power:
US/UK and European line adapter can be
delivered. Otherwise use filtered and stabilized DC power
supply.
•Shock & Vibration Resistance is tested: For detailed
Specifications refer to Specification
.

SVS-VISTEK–The EXO
Building
blocks simplify design-in 8
3The EXO
The EXO series features a perfect match with its sophisticated, rugged
unibody housing and rich camera feature set, combined with industry
standard interfaces such as GigE Vision, Camera Link and USB3 Vision. A
smart solution for virtually any application, allowing smooth and effortless
up- or downscaling of machine vision applications. The EXO is easy to
integrate and comes with a full package of useful hardware features.
The EXO series features a perfect match with its sophisticated, rugged
unibody housing and rich camera feature set, combined with industry
standard interfaces such as GigE Vision, Camera Link and USB3 Vision. A
smart solution for virtually any application, allowing smooth and effortless
up- or downscaling of machine vision applications. The EXO is easy to
integrate and comes with a full package of useful hardware features.
3.1 Building blocks simplify design-in
3.1.1 Exclusive body architecture
The EXO-Series comes in a new 50 x 50 mm aluminum body. The
elaborate, high precision machined unibody housing ensures perfect
temperature distribution even for the most demanding sensors. The
electric circuitry of the EXO is optimized for low power dissipation, helped
by the excellent temperature performance of the housing. The EXO
features the latest global shutter CMOS and CCD sensors from SONY,
CMOSIS and ON Semi.
3.1.2 Form follows requirements
A uniform form factor and identical standard interface connectors with
identical pinout facilitate interchangeability, allowing system integrators to
adapt applications with varying conditions and requirements very quickly
with minimum design effort. The massive lens mount is designed to keep
any kind of lens in its proper position.

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The EXO 9
3.2 Camera Link Features
Camera Link is the most direct serial connection to the sensor and
preferred by integrators with high demands on bandwidth and integration
in existing systems.
Please note, as operating Camera Link always involves a frame grabber,
the specs given in the appendix might differ from your setup. Please
contact us for a recommendation of frame grabbers.
Some frame grabbers support 1x3 tap configuration. With this
configuration you might achieve framerates of more than 50% faster than
in specs. Again, contact us for recommended frame grabbers.
There are different transfer rates with different camera link types. Camera
Link full (80 bit technology) is also known as “Camera Link Deca”
Some models support Power over Camera Link (PoCL). Please note, in
case you use the 4IO PWM outputs to drive your lights, you need an
external power supply as the PoCL is unable to deliver the high currents
requested.

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The EXO 10
3.3 4IO adds Light and Functionality
Your SVS-Vistek camera is equipped with the innovative 4IO-interface
allowing full light control, replacing external strobe controllers. Each of
the outputs can be individually configured and managed using pulse-
width modulation. With its high current output, the camera is able to drive
LED lights directly without external light controller.
If you attach any light to the camera, make sure the power supply has
enough power not to fail when the camera is putting light ON.
The integrated sequencer allows multiple exposures with settings to be
programmed, creating new and cost effective options. Logical functions
like AND / OR are supported.
>Up to 4 x open drain high power OUT
>Up to 4 x high voltage IN – TTL up to 25 Volts
>Power MOSFET transistors
>PWM strobe control
>Sequencer for various configurations
>PLC fuctionality with AND, OR and timers
>Safe Trigger (debouncer, prescaler, high low trigger)
Figure 2: 4IO concept with up to 4 switching LED lights

SVS-VISTEK–Getting Started
Contents
of Camera Set 11
4Getting Started
4.1 Contents of Camera Set
>Camera
>Power supply (if ordered/option)
>Quick guide
>User Manual
>Software installer – ConvCam
>Euresys camera file (optional)
4.2 Power supply
Connect the power supply.
CAUTION! –This camera does not support hotplugging
1. First, connect the data cable.
2.
Then
connect power supply.
When using your own power supply (e.g. 10 -25 V DC) see also Hirose
12-pin for a detailed pin layout of the power connector. For power input
specifications refer to specifications.
4.3 Camera Link Flashing LED Codes
On power up, the camera will indicate its current status with a flashing
LED on its back. The LED will change color and rhythm.
The meaning of the blinking codes translates as follows:
Figure 3: Status LED flashing codes
Flashing
Description
Yellow quickly ( ≈ 8 Hz )
booting
Yellow permanent
ready
Red slow ( ≈ 1 Hz )
error

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4.4 Software
Further information, documentations, release notes, latest software and
application manuals can be downloaded in the download area on:
https://www.svs-vistek.com/en/login/svs-loginarea-login.php
Depending on the type of camera you bought, several software packages
apply.
4.4.1 Installation of ConvCam5
Your SVCam combined software installer including:
>SVConvCam
(a controller app for SVCam Camera Link cameras)
>TL_Driver
(GenICam drivers and transport layer DDLs)
1st
Expand ZIP
>
Extract the zip archive
to your local hard
drive.
2st
Install
>
Run the executable
file.1*
>
Click “Install”
>
Click “Next”
CAUTION!
Make sure you have the latest ConvCam5. At time of
printing, this is version 1.0.13

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>
Read and accept terms
of License Agreement
>
Choose Options 2*
and Location to install
>
Click “Finish”
1
* x64 for 64 bit operating systems x86 for 32 bit operating systems
2
* It is recommended to install all applications included to the installation package.

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4.4.2 Connecting the camera
1. Connect the camera with a Camera Link cable to your frame
grabber
2. Connect power source to the camera
Run the camera controller tool: ConvCam
Select your frame grabber.
INFORMATION NEEDED BY YOUR FRAMEGRABBER:
>Tap configuration
>Trigger mode
>Pixel width and height
4.4.3 ConvCam5
Set values as needed
4.4.4 Viewer Software
The final image will be shown or processed by your own valued software
package. After camera configuration an image will be directed to the
software connected to your frame grabber.
E.g. Multicam by Euresys
While using a Euresys frame grabber the first impression imaging tool
“Multicam” is available to the hardware.

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Run Multicam Studio.
>Add a new “source” to the application
>Choose “Camera Link industrial Camera…”
>Click “next”
>In the list of camera vendors choose
“SVS-VISTEK“ and the camera you want to view.
>Select frame grabber and connector
>For “Topology” values refer to the Euresys documentation. At first:
stay with “Mono” for topology.
>Choose your connector configuration
>click “Finish”
Now an image should appear, according to your setup configurations
made with ConvCam

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For further information on Euresys Multicam Studio refer to the
documentation from Euresys.
4.5 Update firmware
Some features may not have been implemented in your
camera at the time of selling. For updating your camera
firmware to the most recent version, you need the firmware
tool “SVCam CC4 Firmware Upgrade” and the firmware file
(download it from website, login area) matching your camera
model.

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Execute firmware update
>Unpack upgrade tool and the correct firmware file
into any folder, e.g. “C:\temp”
>Ensure proper camera connection configuration
>Run the update tool
>Adjust the port to the Camera Link port where your
camera is attached
>Press “check” button. Your camera and its current
firmware should show up
>Load the new firmware file
>Press “update”. Wait until the process has finished. Do
not touch the system while doing the upgrade!

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Getting Started 18
4.6 Driver Circuit Schematics
Figure 4: basic Illustration of driver circuit

SVS-VISTEK–Connectors
Camera
Link™ 19
5Connectors
5.1 Camera Link™
To use Camera Link a frame grabber is needed. Matching frame
grabbers can be purchased from Pyramid Imaging.
5.1.1 Connectors Camera Link™
Specification
Type
26 Pin connector MDR female
Mating Connector
3M
Part-Nr. connector
10126-6000EL
Part-Nr. hood
10326-A200-00
Operating Mode
Camera Link™ with RS 232 communication

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5.1.2 CameraLink Pinout
Pinout
Pin
Signal Name
Direction
Signal Description
- 1 -
GND / 12
V
- Shield 1 / 12 V power*
- 2 -
X0- Camera to FG Data
- 3 -
X1- Camera to FG Data
- 4 -
X2- Camera to FG Data
- 5 -
Xclk- Camera to FG Transmitter Clock / PVAL
- 6 -
X3- Camera to FG Data
- 7 -
SerTC+ FG to Camera Camera Control (RS232)
- 8 -
SerTFG- Camera to FG Camera Control (RS232)
- 9 -
CC1- FG to Camera ExSync
- 10 -
CC2+ FG to Camera Prin (not used)
- 11 -
CC3- FG to Camera External Camera Clock
- 12 -
CC4+ FG to Camera nc
- 13 -
GND - Shield 3 / power return*
- 14 -
GND - Shield 2 / power return*
- 15 -
X0+ Camera to FG Data
- 16 -
X1+ Camera to FG Data
- 17 -
X2+ Camera to FG Data
- 18 -
Xclk+ Camera to FG Transmitter Clock
- 19 -
X3+ Camera to FG Data
- 20 -
SerTC- FG to Camera Camera Control (RS232)
- 21 -
SerTFG+ Camera to FG Camera Control (RS232)
- 22 -
CC1+ FG to Camera Exsync
- 23 -
CC2- FG to Camera Prin (not used)
- 24 -
CC3+ FG to Camera External Camera Clock
- 25 -
CC4 - FG to Camera nc
- 26 -
GND / 12
V
- Shield 4 / 12 V power *