SVS-Vistek C Mount User manual

Manual SVS-EF-Adapter

1 Company information
SVS-Vistek GmbH
Ferdinand-Porsche-Str. 3
82205 Gilching
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.svs-vistek.com
1.1 Standards
This manual is based on the following standards:
lDIN EN 62079
lDIN EN ISO 12100
lISO Guide 37
lDIN ISO 3864-2
lDIN ISO 3864-4
lDIN ISO 16016:2002-5
1.2 Disclaimer
This manual contains important instructions for safe and efficient handling of
SVCam products. This manual is part of the product and must be kept access-
ible in the immediate vicinity of the product for any person working on or with
this product .
Read carefully and make sure you understand this manual prior to starting any
work with this product . The basic prerequisite for safe work is compliant with all
specified safety and handling instructions.
Accident prevention guidelines and general safety regulations should be
applied.
Illustrations in this manual are provided for basic understanding and can vary
from the actual model of this product . No claims can be derived from the illus-
trations in this manual.
The product in your possession has been produced with great care and has
been thoroughly tested. Nonetheless, in case of any complaint, please contact
your local SVS-VISTEK distributor. You will find a list of distributors in your area
on www.svs-vistek.com
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1.3 Copyright notice
Forwarding and duplicating of this document, as well as using or revealing its
contents are prohibited without written approval. All rights reserved with regard
to patent claims or submission of design or utility patent.
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2 Legal information
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, integ-
rators 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.
2.1 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.
NOTICE 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 device housing.
This is essential for any use. If not done and the device is destroyed due to
Radio Magnetic Interference (RMI) WARRANTY is void!
lPower: US/UK and European line adapter can be delivered. Otherwise use
filtered and stabilized DC power supply.
lShock & vibration resistance is tested. For detailed specifications refer to
the section on specifications ("Specifications").
2.2 Europe
This device 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:
l2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
l2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in elec-
trical and electronic equipment (RoHS)
All SVS-VISTEK products comply with the recommendation of the European
Union concerning RoHS Rules.
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3 Getting started
This adapter is designed as an add-on to SVCam cameras, manufactured by
SVS-Vistek GmbH. The SVCam-EF lens adapter connects industrial vision cam-
eras from SVS-Vistek with a motorized lens from the Canon EF and EF-S
series. The camera should run the latest firmware (>2951), it can be down-
loaded here:
https://www.svs-vistek.com/en/support/svs-support-download-center.php
3.1 Power supply
The adapter is supplied by the camera's power supply.
NOTICE The SVS-EF-Adapter is specified for an operating voltage of 12V.
Higher voltages will destroy the adapter. The camera must not be powered
with higher voltage than 12V max.
The adapter comes with a Y-form cable, with one male and one female Hirose
plug. Connect the female plug to the camera, the male plug to the 12V power
supply. There is no need for a separate external power supply.
NOTICE Always connect first adapter, camera and lens before powering up the cam-
era.
3.2 Select lens driver
The camera cannot detect the lens protocol on its own. Cameras from SVS-
Vistek support several protocols to control adjustable lenses (Varioptic, Canon
EF). Open your GenIcam-compliant software (e.g. SVCapture2 from SVCam
Kit) select "SVCam-EF lens adapter" in the camera’s GenICam tree when the
camera is connected and switched on. It is recommended to save this setting in
user set.
3.3 Init lens
A lens init can be performed in the GenICam tree. Iris and Focus are returned to
default values. The camera and lens are synchronized with this command.
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4 Lens usage
The lens is controlled via the lens control feature in the GenICam tree of the
camera. When activating the power supply or attaching a new lens, a lens init
should be performed automatically. You might use the init command any time,
be aware of initialization time.
Lens control display in the GenICam of SVCapture
4.1 Limitations
>Zoom function is not supported
>Focus and iris do not support feedback control. If focus or iris is altered by
external effects, the lens/camera will not correct this automatically. A lens
init is required to restore the synchronization of camera and lens
>GenICam numbers for adjusting focus and iris do not show calibrated val-
ues (in units like m or f-stop numbers)
4.2 API-calls
The adapter can be accessed through the camera’s GenICam properties, the
adapter has no API on its own. The SVCam Kit provides software access to the
GenICam properties of the camera and thus to the properties of the adapter as
well (see Lens usage Lens usage). Only SVCam cameras with matching firm-
ware support provide access to the lens in its GenICam tree.
The camera provides following lens properties:
GenICam property usage
LensControlLensInit Command to init lens
LensControlType Needs to be set to “SVCam-EF lens adapter”
LensControlFocus Adjust focus. Values depend on lens
LensControlIris Adjust iris. Values depend on lens
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5 Specifications
C mount M42 M58
Power supply [V] 12 12 12
weight [g] 156 150 156
size [mm] Ø67 x 30.4 Ø67 x 36.5 Ø67 x 36.5
Supported lens types Canon EF and Canon EF-S
Camera mount C mount M42 M58
Camera threading - x 1 x 0.75
Backfocal distance [mm] 44 44 44
5.1 Drawings
5.1.1 Connector
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5.1.2 Mechanical layout
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6 Troubleshooting
Q: SVCapture does not show movable/adjustable value sliders
A: Select as lens driver none, wait for 15 seconds, then select Canon EF and
wait for 15 seconds. Waiting is essential for the lens to inform the camera about
its capabilities.
Q: Lens values (e.g. focus) can be adjusted in SVCapture, but lens/camera
does not react
A: Adjust the lens manually to a focus value in the middle of the focus range. As
above do the procedure for selecting lens driver. Do a lens init in SVCapture.
Verify the changing focus of the lens, driving to min and max of the focus range.
Some lenses provide the possibility to switch to manual focus. Make sure auto-
matic focusing is enabled (switch in “AF” position)
Q: My lens is covering only part of the focus range
A: Some Canon lenses come with the possibilities to select AF range with a
physical switch at the lens. After putting this in the correct position (maybe
“FULL”), do a lens init to verify full focus range coverage.
Q: I changed the lens. It does not adjust correctly.
A: Always power up the camera with the correct lens already mounted. If lens is
changed while camera is powered on, the camera loses lens information.
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