SVS-Vistek HR Series User manual

7.23.2018
Manual HR series
hr25*CL

Manual HR series Safety Messages July 23, 2018
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
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-VISTE 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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Contents
1 Safety Messages ...................................................... 4
2 Legal Information ..................................................... 5
3 Getting Started ........................................................ 6
3.1 Contents of Camera Set ............................................ 6
3.2 Power supply ........................................................... 6
3.3 Camera status LED codes .......................................... 6
3.4 Software ................................................................. 7
3.4.1 SVCapture 2................................................................. 7
3.4.2 Camera Link Viewer Software ......................................... 8
3.4.3 Firmware updater ......................................................... 9
4 Connectors ........................................................... 10
4.1 Camera Link™ ...................................................... 10
4.1.1 Camera Link Connector .............................................. 10
4.1.2 CameraLink Pinout ..................................................... 11
4.2 Input / output connectors ........................................ 13
5 The HR Camera Series ............................................ 14
6 Feature description ................................................. 16
6.1 Basic Understanding............................................... 16
6.1.1 Global shutter ............................................................ 16
6.1.2 Exposure speed .......................................................... 17
6.1.3 Acquisition and Processing Time .................................. 17
6.1.4 Exposure .................................................................... 18
6.1.5 Auto exposure ............................................................ 18
6.1.6 Bit-Depth ................................................................... 18
6.1.7 Color ......................................................................... 19
6.1.8 Resolution .................................................................. 20
6.1.9 Gain .......................................................................... 20
6.1.10 Flip Image .................................................................. 21
6.1.11 Decimation ................................................................ 23
6.2 Camera Features ................................................... 24
6.2.1 Basic Capture Modes .................................................. 24
6.2.2 System Clock Frequency .............................................. 27
6.2.3 Temperature Sensor .................................................... 27
6.2.4 Camera Link timing .................................................... 28
6.2.5 ROI / AOI .................................................................. 30
6.2.6 Defect Pixel Correction ................................................ 31
6.2.7 Shading Correction ..................................................... 32
6.3 I/O Features ......................................................... 34
6.3.1 PWM ......................................................................... 34
6.3.2 Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUX ...................................... 35

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6.3.3 Strobe Control ............................................................ 40
6.3.4 Sequencer .................................................................. 42
6.3.5 Optical Input .............................................................. 46
6.3.6 PLC/Logical Operation on Inputs ................................. 47
6.3.7 Serial data interfaces ................................................... 48
6.3.8 Trigger-Edge Sensitivity ................................................ 50
6.3.9 Debouncing Trigger Signals ......................................... 50
6.3.10 Prescale ..................................................................... 52
7 Specifications ........................................................ 53
7.1 hr25*CL ............................................................... 53
8 Dimensions ........................................................... 56
8.1 hr25*CL ............................................................... 57
8.2 M58 mount .......................................................... 60
9 Terms of warranty .................................................. 61
10 FAQ .................................................................. 62
11 Glossary of Terms ............................................... 63

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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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2Legal Information
Information given within the manual accurate as to: July 23, 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-VISTE cameras comply with the recommendation of the
European Union concerning RoHS Rules
SA 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/U 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 it
>Euresys camera file (optional)
3.2 Power supply
Connect the power supply with the Hirose 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 Hirose 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 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:
Figure 1: Status LED flashing codes
Flashing
Description
Yellow quickly ( ≈ 8 Hz )
booting
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 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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3.4.2 Camera Link Viewer Software
SVCam it is the best tool 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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3.4.3 Firmware updater
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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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-VISTE .
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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4.2 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
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 high image resolutions and high speed at the
same without compromising on image quality.
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.
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
Figure 2: 4IO concept with up to 4 switching LED lights

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>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 nderstanding
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 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 3: moving object,iglobal shutter
Figure 4: moving object, rolling shutter

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Figure 5: 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 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 maximum predictable framerates with heavy interface bus
load.
Maximum frame rate might depend on
>Pixel clock
>Image size
>Tap structure
>Data transport limitation
>Processing time
6.1.3 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 might are
done in parallel. This implies the data transfer does not end immediately
after end of exposure.

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6.1.4 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.
6.1.5 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.
Therefore it is not recommended to use the auto-luminance function in
such cases.
6.1.6 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 how many unique colors or
grey levels are available in an image after digitization. The number of bits
used to quantify limits the number of levels to be used.
No of grey values = 2
bit depth

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Figure 1: High vs low bit depth representation of brightness values
As SVCams export pure RAW-format only, color has to be created on the
host computer in accordance with the known Bayer-pattern by computing
the brightness values of RGB into colour values.
6.1.7 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).
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
information of green and blue components. The performance of the
image depends on the software used.
NOTICE
It is recommended to use a IR cut filter for color
applications!
Figure 6: CCD with Bayer Pattern