SVS-Vistek HR Series User manual

1.31.2018
Manual HR series
hr120*CL

Manual HR series 1.31.2018
Company Information
SVS-VISTEK GMBH
Mühlbachstr. 20
82229 Seefeld
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]
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
Copyright Protection Statement
(as per DIN ISO 16016:2002-5)
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.

Contents
iii
Contents
1
Safety Messages ......................................................5
2
Legal Information.....................................................6
2.1
Camera Link Features............................................... 7
2.2
4IO adds Light and Functionality................................ 8
3
Getting Started ........................................................9
3.1
Contents of Camera Set............................................ 9
3.2
Power supply........................................................... 9
3.3
Camera Link Flashing LED Codes............................... 9
3.4
Software............................................................... 10
3.4.1 Installation of ConvCam5............................................ 10
3.4.2 Connecting the camera ............................................... 12
3.4.3 ConvCam5 ................................................................ 12
3.4.4 Viewer Software .......................................................... 12
3.5
Update firmware.................................................... 15
3.6
Driver Circuit Schematics ........................................ 16
4
Connectors ........................................................... 17
4.1
Camera Link™ ...................................................... 17
4.1.1 Camera Link Connector .............................................. 17
4.1.2 CameraLink Pinout ..................................................... 18
4.1.3 Camera Link timing.................................................... 20
4.2
Input / output connectors ........................................ 22
5
Dimensions ........................................................... 23
5.1
hr120*CL ............................................................. 24
5.2
M58 Mount .......................................................... 27
6
Feature-Set ........................................................... 28
6.1
Basic Understanding............................................... 28
6.1.1 Basic Understanding of CMOS Technology................... 28
6.1.2 Rolling Shutter ............................................................ 29
6.1.3 Frames per Second ..................................................... 32
6.1.4 Acquisition and Processing Time .................................. 32
6.1.5 Exposure .................................................................... 33
6.1.6 Auto Luminance.......................................................... 33
6.1.7 Bit-Depth ................................................................... 34
6.1.8 Color......................................................................... 36
6.1.9 Resolution – active & effective ...................................... 37
6.1.10 Offset ........................................................................ 38
6.1.11 Gain.......................................................................... 39
6.1.12 Image Flip.................................................................. 40

Contents
iv
6.1.13 Binning ...................................................................... 41
6.1.14 Decimation ................................................................ 42
6.2
Camera Features................................................... 43
6.2.1 Trigger modes ............................................................ 43
6.2.2 Tap geometries........................................................... 44
6.2.3 Camera Link CMOS sensor tap config.......................... 45
6.2.4 System Clock Frequency .............................................. 45
6.2.5 Temperature Sensor .................................................... 45
6.2.6 Read-Out-Control....................................................... 45
6.2.7 Basic Capture Modes .................................................. 47
6.2.8 LookUp Table............................................................. 49
6.2.9 ROI / AOI.................................................................. 51
6.2.10 Shading Correction..................................................... 51
6.3
I/O Features ......................................................... 53
6.3.1 Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUX ...................................... 53
6.3.2 Strobe Control............................................................ 60
6.3.3 Sequencer.................................................................. 67
6.3.4 PWM ......................................................................... 69
6.3.5 Optical Input.............................................................. 70
6.3.6 PLC/Logical Operation on Inputs ................................. 72
6.3.7 Serial data interfaces................................................... 73
6.3.8 Trigger-Edge Sensitivity................................................ 76
6.3.9 Debouncing Trigger Signals......................................... 76
6.3.10 Prescale ..................................................................... 78
7
Specifications ........................................................ 79
7.1
Hr120*CL ............................................................ 80
8
Terms of warranty ..................................................83
9
Troubleshooting.....................................................85
9.1
FAQ .................................................................... 85
9.2
Support Request Form / Check List ........................... 86
10
IP protection classes ............................................ 88
11
Glossary of Terms ...............................................90
12
Index of figures ...................................................93
13
Index ................................................................. 95

SVS-VISTEK–
Camera
Link Features 5
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
Camera
Link Features 6
2Legal Information
Information given within the manual accurate as to: January 31, 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
.

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Legal Information 7
2.1 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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Legal Information 8
2.2 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 9
3Getting Started
3.1 Contents of Camera Set
>Camera
>Power supply (if ordered/option)
>Quick guide
>User Manual
>Software installer – ConvCam
>Euresys camera file (optional)
3.2 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.
3.3 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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Getting Started 10
3.4 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.
3.4.1 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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Getting Started 11
>
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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Getting Started 12
3.4.2 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
3.4.3 ConvCam5
Set values as needed
3.4.4 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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Getting Started 13
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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Getting Started 14
For further information on Euresys Multicam Studio refer to the
documentation from Euresys.

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Getting Started 15
3.5 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.
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 16
3.6 Driver Circuit Schematics
Figure 4: basic Illustration of driver circuit

SVS-VISTEK–Connectors
Camera
Link™ 17
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
26 Pin connector SDR 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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Connectors 20
4.1.3 Camera Link timing
It might be interesting to know when “valid data” can be expected exactly.
pxh= pixel horizontal [count]
pxv= pixel vertical [count]
LVAL – tLvd
Every line has periods with no valid data. The Duration of
N
one
V
alid
D
ata between two lines (tnvd) is three time the Camera Link clock (clk).
Delay before every first line is 2 times clk.
 = 
__× 1
_
CL_clock = 85 MHz
FVAL – tFvd
Frames are not sent permanently. Between two frames will be a gap –
even at highest frame rates. Minimum duration between two valid frame
signals is the duration of one line.
 = 2 × 1
_ + ( + )× 
__