SVS-Vistek HR Series User manual

2.06.2019
Manual HR Camera Link
hr25, hr29, hr43, hr120

Manual HR Camera Link Safety Messages February 6, 2019
Company Information
SVS VISTEK GMBH
Mühlbachstr. 20
82229 Seefeld
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mail: info@svs vistek.com
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 VISTEK distributor. You will find a list of
distributors in your area on www.svs-vistek.com
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Content
Safety Messages iii
Content
1 Safety Messages ...................................................... 6
2 Legal Information ..................................................... 7
3 Getting Started ........................................................ 8
3.1 Contents of Camera Set .............................................. 8
3.2 Connect the camera ................................................... 8
3.3 Camera Status LED codes ........................................... 8
3.4 Software .................................................................... 9
3.4.1 SVCapture 2................................................................. 9
3.4.2 Camera Link Viewer Software ......................................... 9
3.4.3 Update firmware ......................................................... 10
4 Connectors ........................................................... 12
4.1 Camera Link™ ......................................................... 12
4.1.1 Camera Link Connector .............................................. 12
4.1.2 CameraLink Pinout ..................................................... 13
4.2 Input / output connectors .......................................... 15
5 The HR Camera Series ............................................ 16
6 Feature description ................................................. 18
6.1 Basic Understanding ................................................. 18
6.1.1 Global shutter ............................................................ 18
6.1.2 Rolling Shutter ............................................................ 18
6.1.3 Exposure .................................................................... 20
6.1.4 Exposure speed .......................................................... 20
6.1.5 Acquisition and Processing Time .................................. 21
6.1.6 Auto exposure ............................................................ 21
6.1.7 Bit Depth ................................................................... 21
6.1.8 Color ......................................................................... 22
6.1.9 Resolution .................................................................. 23
6.1.10 Offset ........................................................................ 23
6.1.11 Gain .......................................................................... 24
6.1.12 Flip Image .................................................................. 25
6.1.13 Binning ...................................................................... 26
6.1.14 Decimation ................................................................ 27
6.2 Camera Features ..................................................... 29
6.2.1 Basic Capture Modes .................................................. 29
6.2.2 hr120 trigger modes ................................................... 32
6.2.3 Tap geometries ........................................................... 34
6.2.4 Camera Link CMOS sensor tap config .......................... 34
6.2.5 Standard Tap Geometries ............................................ 35
6.2.6 Tap Structure .............................................................. 35
6.2.7 Tap Reconstruction ..................................................... 36
6.2.8 Tap Balancing ............................................................ 37
6.2.9 System Clock Frequency .............................................. 38

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6.2.10 Temperature Sensor .................................................... 38
6.2.11 Camera Link timing .................................................... 39
6.2.12 Read Out Control....................................................... 41
6.2.13 LookUp Table ............................................................. 42
6.2.14 ROI / AOI .................................................................. 44
6.2.15 PIV ............................................................................ 45
6.2.16 Pixel Clock Frequency Selection ................................... 46
6.2.17 Defect Pixel Correction ................................................ 46
6.2.18 Shading Correction ..................................................... 47
6.2.19 Shading Correction Tool ............................................. 48
6.3 I/O Features ............................................................ 49
6.3.1 GenICam ................................................................... 49
6.3.2 PWM ......................................................................... 50
6.3.3 Driver Circuit Schematics ............................................. 52
6.3.4 Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUX ...................................... 53
6.3.5 Strobe Control ............................................................ 57
6.3.6 Sequencer .................................................................. 59
6.3.7 Optical Input .............................................................. 65
6.3.8 PLC/Logical Operation on Inputs ................................. 66
6.3.9 Serial data interfaces ................................................... 67
6.3.10 Trigger Edge Sensitivity ................................................ 69
6.3.11 Debouncing Trigger Signals ......................................... 69
6.3.12 Prescale ..................................................................... 71
7 Specifications ........................................................ 72
7.1 hr25*CL .................................................................. 73
7.2 hr29*CL .................................................................. 76
7.3 hr43*CL .................................................................. 79
7.4 hr120*CL ................................................................ 81
8 Dimensions ........................................................... 84
8.1 hr25*CL .................................................................. 85
8.2 hr29*CL .................................................................. 88
8.3 hr43*CL .................................................................. 91
8.4 hr120*CL ................................................................ 94
8.5 M58 mount ............................................................. 97
9 Terms of warranty .................................................. 98
10 FAQ .................................................................. 99
11 Glossary of Terms ............................................. 100

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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
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: Safety messages

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Legal Information 7
2Legal Information
Information given within the manual accurate as to: February 6, 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 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.

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3Getting Started
3.1 Contents of Camera Set
>Camera
>Power supply (if ordered/option)
>Quick guide
>User Manual
>Software installer – SVCam Kit
>Euresys camera file (optional)
3.2 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.
3.3 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.
Flashing
Description
Yellow quickly ( ≈ 8 Hz )
b
ooting
Yellow permanent
ready
Red slow ( ≈ 1 Hz )
error

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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 covers folowing interfaces:
>GigE Vision
>10 GigE Vision
>Camera Link
>USB3
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 Camera Link Viewer Software
SVCam Kit or ConvCam are the recommended tools for modifying
GenICam attributes. For viewing the resulting image you need external

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Getting Started 10
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 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”
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.
3.4.3 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.

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E ecu te fir mware upd a te
>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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4Connectors
4.1 Camera Link™
To use Camera Link a frame grabber is needed. Matching frame
grabbers can be purchased at your distributor or at SVS VISTEK.
4.1.1 Camera Link Connector
Specification
Type SDR 26 connector female
Manufacturer 3M
Part Nr. connector 12226 1150 00FR
Operating Mode Camera Link™ with RS 232 communication

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4.1.2 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 *

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4.2 Input / output connectors
Hirose™ 12 in
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
Type
HR10A
-
10R
-
12P
Mating Connector
HR10A
-
10P
-
12S

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5The HR Camera Series
Focusing on details
The SVCam HR series is a series of industrial machine vision cameras
featuring especially on very high image resolutions and interface high
speed without compromising on image quality. Camera sensors and
interfaces are built to deliver maximum sensor and interface bandwidth.
With this kind of high resolution sensors being already very large, the HR
series comes with an M58 mount with the possibility to adapt for any kind
of lens.
High end CCD and CMOS image sensors with high resolutions permit
swift and effortless capture of a wide field of view, making this camera
series your prime choice for demanding applications such as optical
metrology, quality monitoring, wide field surveillance or traffic monitoring.
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 latency times.
Please note, 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.
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.
4IO concept with up to 4 switching LED lights

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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.

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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 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.
6.1.2 Rolling Shutter
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.
propeller w/ rolling shutter artifacts

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Light control with rolling shutter
Scanning sensor lines takes time. Not all sensor lines are sensitive to light
at the same time. Make sure your light is ON as long any pixel are going
to e exposed.
There are 2 general guidelines for flashing with rolling shutter:
1. Make sure your light is ON and stable the whole period of time
while scanning/exposing. Minimum flash time is scanning time
plus exposure time. In this case, while flashing you will get
geometric distortions as mentioned above. Exposure will be
determined by camera exposure time and light intensity
2. If flash time is less than scanning time then exposure time has to
be at least scanning time + flash time, with a delay of scanning
time. In other words, your exposure time will be scanning time
plus flash time, while you use a flash delay of scanning time.
Thus flash release will start after the delay of scanning time, as
soon the sensor is fully open. You should keep the object in total
darkness while the first scanning time.
In this case, as all lines are sensitive to light at the same time
after the first scan time, flashing time can be as short as you like.
You will not see the typical geometric rolling shutter distortions as
shown above. Imaging will be similar to global shutter. Exposure
will be determined by flash time/intensity.
Rolling shutter lines light sensitivity versus time
As shown here, after triggering only part of the sensor is sensitive to light
(scanning time). As soon as scanning time has finished, all pixels are
sensitive to light, the sensor is fully open. While being fully open this is the
time where flashing should happen. In the final scanning time, less and
less pixels are sensitive to light until the sensor light sensitivity will finish.
Flashing of rolling shutter sensors is significantly different to global shutter
flashing!

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WM lights with rolling shutter
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 ~ 100kHz
If you have the possibility to use a strobe controller or dimmer with linear
regulation, this might be preferrable on short exposure times.
Rolling shutter limitations
Due to the principles of rolling shutter, some standard features of SVS
Vistek cameras are not applicable.
>
External exposure control (expose while trigger signal active) does not
make sense with rolling shutter
>
ROI with rolling shutter
With rolling shutter the whole sensor has to be read out – always.
That means applying ROI will reduce the amount of final data being
transmitted out of the camera (and the framerate might rise, due to
the limited bandwidth of the interface). Nonetheless, the maximum
achievable framerate with applied ROI will be the maximum
framerate of the sensor reading the full sensor area (internal full
sensor speed), please refer to relating sensor specs.
6.1.3 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.
6.1.4 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