SVS-Vistek exo694 CL User manual

3.08.2019
Manual EXO series
exo694*CL, exo814*CL

Manual EXO series Legal Information 3.08.2019
Company Information
SVS-VISTE GMBH
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, DIN ISO 16016:2002-5
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, in case of any complaint,
please contact your local SVS-VISTE distributor. You will find a list of
distributors in your area on www.svs-vistek.com
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Content
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Content
1 Legal Information ..................................................... 6
2 Getting Started ........................................................ 7
2.1 Contents of Camera Set ............................................ 7
2.2 Connect the camera ................................................. 7
2.3 Camera status LED codes .......................................... 7
2.4 Software ................................................................. 8
2.4.1 SVCapture 2................................................................. 8
2.4.2 Camera Link Viewer Software ......................................... 9
2.4.3 Update firmware ......................................................... 10
3 Connectors ........................................................... 11
3.1 Camera Link™ ...................................................... 11
3.1.1 Connectors Camera Link™ ............................................ 11
3.1.2 Camera Link Pinout .................................................... 12
3.2 Input / output connectors ........................................ 14
4 The EXO ............................................................... 15
5 Feature description ................................................. 17
5.1 Basics .................................................................. 17
5.1.1 Global shutter ............................................................ 17
5.1.2 Exposure .................................................................... 17
5.1.3 Exposure speed .......................................................... 17
5.1.4 Acquisition and Processing Time .................................. 18
5.1.5 Auto exposure ............................................................ 18
5.1.6 Bit-Depth ................................................................... 18
5.1.7 Color ......................................................................... 19
5.1.8 Resolution .................................................................. 20
5.1.9 Offset ........................................................................ 20
5.1.10 Gain .......................................................................... 21
5.1.11 Flip Image .................................................................. 22
5.1.12 Binning ...................................................................... 23
5.1.13 Decimation ................................................................ 25
5.2 Camera Features ................................................... 26
5.2.1 Basic Capture Modes .................................................. 26
5.2.2 System Clock Frequency .............................................. 29
5.2.3 Temperature Sensor .................................................... 29
5.2.4 Camera Link timings ................................................... 30
5.2.5 Read-Out-Control....................................................... 32
5.2.6 LookUp Table ............................................................. 33
5.2.7 ROI / AOI .................................................................. 34
5.2.8 PIV ............................................................................ 36
5.2.9 Pixel Clock Frequency Selection ................................... 37
5.2.10 IR / glass filter ............................................................ 37
5.2.11 Defect Pixel Correction ................................................ 39

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5.3 I/O Features ......................................................... 40
5.3.1 GenICam ................................................................... 40
5.3.2 PWM ......................................................................... 41
5.3.3 Driver Circuit Schematics ............................................. 43
5.3.4 Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUX ...................................... 44
5.3.5 LED Strobe Control ..................................................... 48
5.3.6 Sequencer .................................................................. 50
5.3.7 Optical Input .............................................................. 55
5.3.8 PLC/Logical Operation on Inputs ................................. 56
5.3.9 Serial data interfaces ................................................... 57
5.3.10 Trigger-Edge Sensitivity ................................................ 58
5.3.11 Debouncing Trigger Signals ......................................... 58
5.3.12 Prescale ..................................................................... 60
6 Specifications ........................................................ 61
6.1 exo694*CL ........................................................... 62
6.2 exo814*CL ........................................................... 65
7 Dimensions ........................................................... 68
7.1 exo694*CL, exo695*CL, exo814*CL, exo815*CL,
exo834*CL .................................................................... 69
7.2 C & CS mount ....................................................... 73
8 Terms of warranty .................................................. 75
9 FAQ ..................................................................... 76
10 Glossary of Terms ............................................... 77

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1Legal Information
Information given within the manual accurate as to: March 8, 2019,
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-VISTE 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.
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. Warning: 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.
>
US/U and European power 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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2Getting Started
2.1 Contents of Camera Set
>Camera
>Power supply (if ordered/option)
>Quick guide
>User Manual
>Software installer – SVCam it
>Euresys camera file (optional)
2.2 Connect the camera
Before connecting your camera to power, make sure your data cable is
connected properly. Always connect data cable before power.
Connect the power supply with the Hirose connector. When using your
own power supply (voltage range 10 -25 V DC) see also Hirose 12- pin
layout of the power connector. For power input specifications refer to
specifications.
2.3 Camera status 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 LED status codes translates as follows:
CAUTION! – This camera does not support hotplugging
1.
First, connect the data cable.
2.
Then connect power supply.

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2.4 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.
2.4.1 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 covers folowing interfaces:
>GigE Vision
>10 GigE Vision
>Camera Link
>USB3
SVCapture is included in the SVCam it, you can download it for free
from SVS-Vistek’s download area.
Please refer to the SVCam it 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 it or SVCapture before installing the new
version. While installing, please deactivate your firewall
and antivirus programs.
Quick guide install
>Download the SVCam it 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.

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2.4.2 Camera Link Viewer Software
SVCam it or ConvCam are the recommended tools for modifying
GenICam attributes. For viewing the resulting image you need external
software. In most cases this will be the software delivered with your frame
grabber. Assuming an Euresys framegrabber as an example, these are the
steps for MultiCam Studio to display a camera image.
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-VISTE “ 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”
According to your GenICam configuration, you should see the camera’s
image displayed.
For further information on Euresys Multicam Studio refer to the Euresys
documentation.

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2.4.3 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 to download the firmware upgrade tool “CL
FirmwareUpdater” and the firmware file (download it from website, login
area) matching your camera model.
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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3Connectors
3.1 Camera Link™
To use Camera Link a frame grabber is needed. Matching frame
grabbers can be purchased from your distributor or from SVS-VISTE .
3.1.1 Connectors
Camera L ink™
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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3.1.2 Camera Link 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 *

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3.2 Input / output connectors
Hirose™ 12Pin
The Hirose connector provides the connectors to power, inputs and
outputs. For detailed information about switching lights from inside the
camera, refer to strobe control.
Specification
Typ
e
HR10A
-
10R
-
12P
Mating Connector
HR10A
-
10P
-
12S

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The EXO 15
4The EXO
The EXO series is a series of machine vision cameras for the low and mid-
range resolutions up to 20 MP. The EXO is available with different
industry standard interfaces such as GigE Vision, Camera Link and USB3
Vision.
The EXO is easy to integrate and comes with a full package of useful
hardware features.
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. A massive
lens mount is designed to keep any kind of lens in its proper position.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.
A uniform form factor and identical standard interface connectors with
identical pinout facilitate camer model interchangeability, allowing system
integrators to adapt applications with varying conditions and requirements
very quickly with minimum design effort.
Camera Link Features
Camera Link is the most direct interface connection to the camera sensor
and preferred by integrators with high demands on bandwidth and
especially low and defined latency times. Camera Link provides a
deterministic timing of the camera, what is different to all other interface
types.
As operating Camera Link always involves a frame grabber, the specs
given in the specifications might differ from your setup. Please contact us
for a recommendation of frame grabbers.
Depending on your camera model, following Camera Link specifics might
apply (Please refer to the technical data of your specific camera model):
>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.
Some cameras and frame grabbers support 1x3 tap configuration. With
this special tap configuration you might achieve higher framerates (up to
50% faster) than in specs. You find the 1x3 capabilities of your camera in
the specification of your camera model. Contact us for recommended
frame grabbers.

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The EXO 16
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.
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)
Find an example how to operate light control in the sequencer section.
4IO concept
with up to 4 switching LED lights

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5Feature 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.
5.1 Basics
5.1.1 Global shutter
The shutter is describing the functionality of exposing the light sensitive
pixels of the sensor to light for a limited time. With global shutter all pixels
are exposed to light at the same time for 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 while exposing.
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.
5.1.2 Exposure
See various exposure and timing modes in chapter: Basic capture modes.
Combine various exposure timings with PWM LED illumination, refer to
sequencer.
Setting Exposure time
Exposure time can be set by width of the external or internal triggers or
programmed by a given value.
5.1.3 Exposure speed
Frames per second, or frame rate describes the number of frames output
per second (1/ frame time). Especially GigE and USB cameras cannot
guarantee predictable maximum framerates with heavy interface bus
load.
Maximum frame rate might depend on
>Pixel clock
>Image size
>Tap structure
>Data transport limitation
>Processing time

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5.1.4 Acquisition and Processing Time
The camera has to read the sensor, process the data to a valid image
and transfer this to the host computer. Some of these tasks are done in
parallel. This implies the data transfer does not end immediately after end
of exposure, as the image has to be processed and transferred after
exposure.
On the other side, while processing and transferring the image the sensor
might capture already the next frame.
5.1.5 Auto exposure
Auto Luminance or auto exposure automatically calculates and adjusts
exposure time and gain, frame-by-frame.
The auto exposure or automatic luminance control of the camera signal is
a combination of an automatic adjustment of the camera exposure time
(electronic shutter) and the gain.
The first priority is to adjust the exposure time and if the exposure time
range is not sufficient, gain adjustment is applied. It is possibility to pre-
define the range (min. / max. -values) of exposure time and of gain.
The condition to use this function is to set a targeted averaged brightness
of the camera image. The algorithm computes a gain and exposure for
each image to reach this target brightness in the next image (control
loop). Enabling this functionality uses always both – gain and exposure
time.
Limitation
As this feature is based on a control loop, the result is only useful in an
averaged, continuous stream of images. Strong variations in brightness
from one image to next image will result in a swing of the control loop.
Therefor it is not recommended to use the auto-luminance function in
such cases.
5.1.6 Bit-Depth
Values of brightness are internally represented by numbers. The number
of bits for brightness representation is limiting the number of colour values
that can be represented. Bit depth defines the maximum unique colors or
grey levels in an image.
No of grey values = 2
bit depth
All SVCam models support 8-bit format. In most cases, the sensor itself is
limiting maximum bit depth. Refer to specifications whether your model is
supporting higher bit depth.

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5.1.7 Color
Color cameras are identical to the monochrome versions. The color pixels
are transferred in sequence from the camera, in the same manner as the
monochrome, but considered as “raw”-format.
The camera sensor has a color mosaic filter called “Bayer” filter pattern
named after the person who invented it. The pattern alternates as follows:
E.g.: First line: GRGRGR... and so on. (R=red, B=blue, G=green)
Second line: BGBGBG... and so on. Please note that about half of the
pixels are green, a quarter red and a quarter blue. This is due to the
maximum sensitivity of the human eye at about 550 nm (green). De-
Bayering is not done in the camera, it has to be done in the client
software. See SD functions as well. Not all sensors do have the same
sequence of color. The GenICam property P
I X E L C O L O R F I L T ER
does
indicate the sequence of the color pixels when reading color images.
Using color information from the neighboring pixels the RG and B values
of each pixel is interpolated by software. E.g. the red pixel does not have
I N F O R M A T I O N
of green and blue components. The performance of the
image depends on the software used.
Camera Link frame grabber need information of the sequence order of
the colours. The order depends on sensor type. USB3 and GigE cameras
provide this in their XML file.
NOTICE
It is recommended to use an IR cut filter for color
applications
White Balance
The human eye adapts to the definition of white depending on the lighting
conditions. The human brain will define a surface as white, e.g. a sheet of
paper, even when it is illuminated with a bluish light.
White balance of a camera does the same. It defines white or removes
influences of a color based on a non-white illumination.
> Continuous: Auto white balance will analyze the taken images
and adjust exposure per color accordingly as long as the camera
is taking images. Different colors of the same object in a
sequence might be the result depending on the other objects in
the image
> Once: Auto white balance will adjust white balance as soon it is
started and will stop modifiying parameters as soon white
balance is finished
CCD with Bayer Pattern

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5.1.8 Resolution
As mentioned in the specifications, there is a difference between the
numerical sensor resolution and the camera resolution. Some pixels
towards the borders of the sensor will be used only internally to calibrate
sensor values (“dark pixels”). The amount of dark current in these areas is
used to adjust the offset.
For calculating image sizes, the maximum camera resolution is
determining maximum image resolution. See specifications of your
model.
5.1.9 Offset
For physical reasons the output of a sensor will never be zero, even the
camera is placed in total darkness or simply closed. Always there will be
noise or randomly appearing electrons that will be detected as a signal
(dark noise: noise generated without light exposure).
To avoid this dark noise to be interpreted as a valuable signal, an offset
will be set.
dark noise cut off by the offset
Most noise is proportional to temperature. To spare you regulating the
offset every time the temperature changes. A precedent offset is set by the
camera itself. It references certain pixels that never were exposed to light
as black. So the offset will be set dynamically and conditioned to external
influences.
The offset can be limited by a maximum bit value. If higher values are
needed, try to set a look up table.
In case of multi-tap CCD sensors, offset can be altered for each tap
separately (see tap balancing).