SVS-Vistek ECO Series User manual

7.25.2018
Manual ECO series
eco204, eco267, eco274, eco285, eco414, eco415, eco424,
eco445, eco618, eco625, eco655

Manual ECO series July 25, 2018
Company Information
SVS-VISTEK GMB
Mühlbachstr. 20
82229 Seefeld
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mail: [email protected]om
Web: http://www.svs-vistek.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 your local SVS-VISTEK distributor. You will
find a list of distributors in your area under: http://www.svs-
vistek.com/company/distributors/distributors.php
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(as per DIN ISO 16016:2002-5)
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Contents
iii
Contents
1 Safety Messages ...................................................... 6
2 Legal Information ..................................................... 7
3 Getting Started ........................................................ 8
3.1 Contents of Camera Set ............................................ 8
3.2 Power supply ........................................................... 8
3.3 Camera status LED codes .......................................... 8
3.4 Software ................................................................. 9
3.4.1 SVCapture 2................................................................. 9
3.4.2 Firmware updater ......................................................... 9
3.4.3 GigE IP Setup ............................................................. 10
4 Connectors ........................................................... 13
4.1 GigE Vision ........................................................... 13
4.1.1 Network (TCP/IP) ........................................................ 13
4.1.2 XML Files ................................................................... 16
4.2 Input / output connectors ........................................ 17
5 The ECO .............................................................. 18
5.1 The SVCam ECO Series: Extremely small ................... 18
5.2 GigE-Vision features ............................................... 18
6 Feature description ................................................. 19
6.1 Basic Understanding............................................... 19
6.1.1 Global shutter ............................................................ 19
6.1.2 Rolling Shutter ............................................................ 20
6.1.3 Exposure speed .......................................................... 22
6.1.4 Acquisition and Processing Time .................................. 22
6.1.5 Exposure .................................................................... 23
6.1.6 Auto exposure ............................................................ 23
6.1.7 Bit-Depth ................................................................... 23
6.1.8 Color ......................................................................... 24
6.1.9 Resolution .................................................................. 25
6.1.10 Offset ........................................................................ 25
6.1.11 Gain .......................................................................... 26
6.1.12 Flip Image .................................................................. 27
6.1.13 Binning ...................................................................... 28
6.1.14 Decimation ................................................................ 29
6.1.15 Burst Mode ................................................................ 31
6.2 Camera Features ................................................... 32
6.2.1 Basic Capture Modes .................................................. 32
6.2.2 System Clock Frequency .............................................. 34
6.2.3 Temperature Sensor .................................................... 35
6.2.4 Read-Out-Control....................................................... 35

Contents
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6.2.5 LookUp Table ............................................................. 35
6.2.6 ROI / AOI .................................................................. 37
6.2.7 PIV ............................................................................ 39
6.3 I/O Features ......................................................... 40
6.3.1 PWM ......................................................................... 40
6.3.2 Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUX ...................................... 41
6.3.3 Strobe Control ............................................................ 45
6.3.4 Sequencer .................................................................. 47
6.3.5 PLC/Logical Operation on Inputs ................................. 51
6.3.6 Serial data interfaces ................................................... 53
6.3.7 Trigger-Edge Sensitivity ................................................ 54
6.3.8 Debouncing Trigger Signals ......................................... 55
6.3.9 Prescale ..................................................................... 57
6.4 IR Cut Filter ........................................................... 58
7 Specifications ........................................................ 60
7.1 eco204*VGE ........................................................ 60
7.2 eco267*VGE ........................................................ 63
7.3 eco274*VGE ........................................................ 66
7.4 eco285*VGE ........................................................ 69
7.5 eco414*VGE ........................................................ 72
7.6 eco415*VGE ........................................................ 75
7.7 eco424*VGE ........................................................ 78
7.8 eco445*VGE ........................................................ 81
7.9 eco618*VGE ........................................................ 84
7.10 eco625*TLGEA .................................................. 87
7.11 eco655*VGE ..................................................... 90
8 Dimensions ........................................................... 93
8.1 ECO CS-mount ..................................................... 93
8.2 eco285 C mount ................................................... 95
8.3 C & CS mount ....................................................... 99
9 Terms of warranty ................................................ 100
10 FAQ ................................................................ 101
11 Glossary of Terms ............................................. 102

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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
PRO IBITION
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: Safety messages

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2Legal Information
Information given within the manual accurate as to: July 25, 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 (Ro S)
All SVS-VISTEK cameras comply with the recommendation of the
European Union concerning Ro S 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.

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3Getting Started
3.1 Contents of Camera Set
>Camera
>Power supply (if ordered/option)
>DVD
>3D CAD files
>Manuals
>Software: GigE-Kit (Win 32/64 & Linux)
3.2 Power supply
Connect the power supply with the irose connector.
CAUTION! – This camera does not support hotplugging
1.
First, connect the data cable.
2.
Then connect power supply.
When using your own power supply (voltage range 10 -25 V DC) see
also irose 12-pin for a detailed pin layout of the power connector. For
power input specifications refer to specifications.
3.3 Camera status LED codes
On power up, the camera will indicate its current operation 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 1: Camera status LED codes
Flashing
Description
Yellow slow (1 z)
No Connection
Yel
low quickly ( 8 z )
Assignment of Network
address
Yellow permanent
Network address assigned
Green permanent
Connected with
application
Green slow (1 z)
Streaming channel
available
Green quickly ( 8 z)
Acquisition enabled
Red slow (
1 z )
Problem with initialization
Red quickly ( 8 z)
Camera overheating
Blue permanent
Waiting for trigger
Cyan permanent
Exposure active
Violet permanent
Readout/FVAL

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3.4 Software
Further information, documentations, release notes, latest software and
application manuals can be downloaded in the download area on SVS-
Vistek’s download area. Depending on the type of camera you bought,
several software packages apply.
3.4.1 SVCapture 2
SVCapture 2.x is a XML based software tool. It provides the possibility to
control a GenICam based camera. The image result of any modification
of a camera’s adjustment is immediately visible, making it the ideal tool
to optimize camera adjustments.
SVCapture is included in the SVCam Kit, you can download it for free
from SVS-Vistek’s download area.
Please refer to the SVCam Kit Install guide for details. You will find this
document in the download area as well.
Generally, any GenICam based software package should be able to run
a SVS-Vistek camera (GigE Vision, USB3, Camera Link).
It is strongly recommended to uninstall the existing version
of SVCam Kit or SVCapture before installing the new
version. While installing, please deactivate your firewall
and antivirus programs.
Quick guide install
>Download the SVCam Kit matching to your operating system
>Disable firewall and antivirus programs
>Unpack and install the software and the drivers required for your
camera’s interface type
>Enable firewall and antivirus programs
Connect your camera’s interface cable and power. Start SVCapture.
Select your interface type in the discovery dialogue, SVCapture should
show your camera after about 30 seconds.
3.4.2 Firmware updater
Some features may not have been implemented in older
versions. For updating your camera firmware to the most
recent version, you need the firmware tool “Firmware Update
Tool.exe” and the firmware file (download it from website,
login area) matching your camera model.

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Execute firmware update
>Download the GigE firmware tool and the firmware
file from the SVS-Vistek website.
>Unpack everything into any folder, e.g. “C:\temp”
>Ensure proper network configuration
>Run the GigE update tool
Your camera should appear, choose camera by entering
camera index, e.g. 1 and press ENTER.
Figure 1: search camera for firmware update
Wail until firmware update has been finished
Figure 2: firmware update
3.4.3 GigE IP Setup
Your GigEVision camera needs a working network connection. Make sure
the camera is attached to the network and is powered on. Make sure
everything is plugged in properly and that the firewall settings are not
blocking the connection to the camera or SVCapture.
Automatic camera detection
By default, SVS-Vistek GigE Vision cameras are trying to acquire a valid
network address vie LLA or D CP from the network.
For finding and accessing your camera, start SVCapture on your
computer. As soon as the camera has booted, all SVS-Vistek GigE

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cameras are showing up in the main window. Select the camera you
want to connect to and press ok.
If you want to change automatic address or go back to automatic mode,
use SVIPConfig.
SVIPConfig
SVIPConfig allows to
>Assign a new IP address
(make sure the address is unique and that it is valid in the current
subnet)
>Save a specific address as a permanent address to the camera
(Persistent)
>Save automatic address mode to the camera

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For saving a persistent IP configuration (configuration will survive power
off) you need to check the „Persistent IP address“.

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4Connectors
4.1 GigE Vision
4.1.1 Network (TCP/IP)
Address Assignment
By default, the camera does not have a persistent IP address.
When forcing an IP address by using the PC internal network
dialog, changes are only valid until the next restart of the
Camera.
For a peer-to-peer connection of a GigE camera to a PC a
network address assignment based on LLA (Local Link
Address) is recommended. This involves a network mask
“255.255.0.0” as well as a fixed preamble
“169.254.xxx.xxx” of the network address range. A GigE
camera will fall back to LLA when no D CP server is
available and no fixed network address was assigned to the
camera.
Figure 2: RJ45 female connector

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Jumbo Frames
The transport efficiency in the streaming channel can be
improved by using “jumbo frames”. This will reduce overhead
caused by maintaining header data upon each data packet
sent.
Figure 3: Illustration of data reduction with jumbo frames
NOTICE
igher packet sizes require network cards that support jumbo
packets.
Packet lost
In accordance with the TCP protocol, lost or corrupted
packages will be resent.
NOTICE
Resends result in higher consumption of bandwidths and will lead
to drop frames.
igh quality cables prevent resends.

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Connecting multiple Cameras
Multiple GigE cameras can be connected to a PC either via a
switch or using dual or quad port network interface
connectors (NIC).
Figure 4: Illustration of connecting multiple cameras on multi NIPs
Multiple Cameras connected by a Switc
To connect multiple cameras by a switch, the switch must be
managed. It might also be necessary to operate the cameras
in an “inter packet delay” applying a smother image data
stream.
Figure 5: Illustration of connecting multiple cameras with a switch
Dual GigE Connection is not supported when using a switch.
NOTICE
Performance might be lost using multiple Cameras on a single
port NIC.

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Multicast
When images from a single camera need to be delivered to multiple PCs,
multicast (RFC 2236) is used. A switch receives an image data stream
from a camera and distributes it to multiple destinations in this mode.
Since a GigE camera always needs a single controlling application, there
will be only one master application. The controlling master application
has to open a camera in multicast mode (IP 232.x.x.x for local multicast
groups) in order to allow other applications to connect to the same image
data stream. Other applications will become listeners to an existing image
data stream. They do not have control access to the camera; however,
potential packet resend requests will be served in the same manner as for
the controlling application.
Figure 6: camera casting to multiple receivers (multicast)
4.1.2 XML Files
According to the GigE Vision standard a GigE camera provides an XML
file that defines the camera’s capabilities and current settings.
The XML file can be processed by software like SVCapture allowing
displaying and saving it to disk. Settings can also be saved and restored
on the Camera internal EEPROM.

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4.2 Input / output connectors
irose™ 12Pin
For detailed information about switching lights from inside the camera,
refer to strobe control.
Figure 7: irose 12 Pin & pin layout
Specification
Type
HR10A
-
10R
-
12P
Mating
Connector
HR10A
-
10P
-
12S
NOTICE
The PoE (Power over Ethernet) versions do not support
RS232 on pins 3,4

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5T e ECO
5.1 T e SVCam ECO Series: Extremely small
A SVCam-ECO fits into any type of application. The SVCam-ECO series
impresses with its minimal footprint. And that even without compromising
on performance.
One of the world’s smallest GigE vision cameras
Unparalleled flexibility with an excellent price-performance ratio: This is
how one best would describe the SVCam-ECO series. Comprising 88
different variants, the cameras use well-known Sony CCD sensors with
resolution ranging from VGA to 5 megapixel. The cameras are among
the smallest industrial cameras and were specifically developed to provide
the highest frame rates paired with excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
Supporting GigE Vision and GenICam standards, the SVCam-ECO series
opens up new possibilities for integrating into your specific applications.
5.2 GigE-Vision features
GigE Vision is an industrial interface standard for video transmission and
device control over Ethernet networks. Being an industry standard, it
facilitates easy and quick interchangeability between units, shortening
design cycles and reducing development costs. It provides numerous
software and hardware advantages for machine vision.
>Cost effective
>Wide range of „off the shelf“ industrial-standard plugs and
cables
>igh bandwidth data transfer rate (120 MB/sec per output)
>Up to 100 m range without additional switch
>Wide range of applications in image processing
>Remote service capability
>GenICam compliant
>SDK for Windows XP/10 (32/64 bit), and Linux
>ARM support (ARM/Jetson)
>SDK with GenTL support

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6Feature description
This chapter covers features of SVCam cameras. Not every feature might
be supported by your specific camera model. For information about the
features of your specific model, please refer to the specifications area with
your exact model.
6.1 Basic Understanding
6.1.1 Global s utter
The shutter is describing the functionality of exposing the light sensitive
pixels of the sensor to light for a limited time. With Global shutterall pixels
are exposed to light at the same time. All pixel will be exposed to light at
the same starting point, and all pixel light exposure will stop at the same
time. Fast moving objects will be captured without showing movement
distortion, except motion blur if the moving object is so fast that the same
point of the object covers different pixels at start and end of the exposure
time in the image.
A global shutter image is a snapshot of the whole scene. Below are
illustrations of some images taken with different shutter types. The camera
does not move, the bottles are sitting on an assemly line driving by.
Figure 7: moving object,iglobal shutter
Figure 8: moving object, rolling shutter

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Figure 9: moving object, interlaced camera
Using flash with global shutter is straight forward: just make sure your
flash is on while shutter is open, thus all pixels are exposed to light the
same time. You might flash at any time within exposure time.
6.1.2 Rolling S utter
Rolling shutter is a method of reading out a CMOS sensor, where the
whole scene is scanned line after line very rapidly. Rolling shutter cameras
in general are more sensitive in their light response than global shutter
ones.
Despite the speed of scanning one line after the other („rolling“) is very
high, it is important to note that the instant of imaging a single line will be
different to the point of time of the next line imaging. As this works out
without any effect in the final image with still sceneries, with moving
objects you get geometric distortions (see example of rotating propeller),
showing fast moving structures in an predictable, in the first moment yet
surprising way.
As it takes some time to read out a whole sensor (and the whole sensor
has always to be read out!) you need to make sure that light conditions
are stable while reading the sensor. This restriction applies especially to
using PWM driven lights or flash lighting with rolling shutter. Unstable
light conditions will result in a horizontal line structured pattern noise.
PWM lig ts wit rolling s utter
PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) powered light or dimmed light is run at a
fixed frequency. Experience teaches us this frequency might be less stable
than expected. Unstable frequency might show up as unstable light,
creating noise/line structures in the final rolling shutter image (in global
shutter images the whole image is just more/less bright)
As a rule of thumb, make sure your PWM lighting frequency is at least
double or triple the bitdepth of your image (e.g. 8bit image = 256, this
means your PWM has to be switched at least 256*2=512 times) while
exposing. If exposure time is 5ms,
required minimum PWM freq = 5ms/512 ~ 10µs ~ 100k z
If you have the possibility to use a strobe controller or dimmer with linear
regulation, this might be preferrable on short exposure times.
Figure
10
:
propeller w/ rolling
shutter artifacts