SVS-Vistek 10 GiGE FXO Series User manual

Manual FXO series
10GigE
fxo540, fxo541, fxo542, fxo545, fxo547

Content
1 Company information 5
1.1 Standards 5
1.2 Disclaimer 5
1.3 Copyright notice 6
2 Legal information 7
2.1 USA and Canada 7
2.2 Europe 7
3 The FXO 8
3.1 10 GigE Vision 8
3.1.1 Speed is king 8
3.1.2 Optimized network adapter tuning 8
3.2 4I/O adds light and functionality 9
3.3 Lens control 10
3.3.1 Use liquid lens on C-mount 10
3.3.2 Use of Canon lenses 11
4 Getting started 12
4.1 Get help 12
4.2 Find camera specs 12
4.3 Power supply 12
4.3.1 Power safety 12
4.3.2 Connect the camera 12
4.4 Camera status LED codes 13
4.5 Software and firmware 14
4.5.1 SVCapture 2.x 14
4.5.2 Software development kit 18
4.5.3 Firmware update 19
5 Connectors 21
5.1 GigE IP Setup 21
5.1.1 Automatic camera detection 21
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5.2 GigE Vision 23
5.2.1 Network (TCP/IP) 23
5.2.2 XML files 25
5.3 10GigE limitations and issues 26
5.3.1 Compatibility to nBase-T 26
5.3.2 Bandwidth limitation 26
5.3.3 Recommended setup 26
5.4 Hirose I/O connector 27
6 Feature description 28
6.1 Basic features 28
6.1.1 Gain 29
6.1.2 Resolution 29
6.1.3 Offset 30
6.1.4 Color 31
6.1.5 Flip image 31
6.1.6 Binning 33
6.1.7 Decimation 34
6.1.8 GenICam 36
6.1.9 Trigger modes 37
6.1.10 Shutter modes 40
6.1.11 Exposure 45
6.1.12 Exposure speed 45
6.1.13 Auto exposure 46
6.1.14 Acquisition and processing time 47
6.1.15 Bit depth 47
6.1.16 ROI / AOI 50
6.2 Camera features 50
6.2.1 Glass filter 50
6.2.2 Shading correction 50
6.2.3 Defect pixel correction 54
6.2.4 Look-up table 59
6.2.5 ROI / AOI 61
6.2.6 Basic capture modes 62
6.2.7 Read-out control 63
6.2.8 Temperature sensor 63
6.2.9 System clock frequency 64
6.2.10 Predefined configurations (user sets) 64
6.2.11 Burst mode 65
6.3 I/O Features 67
6.3.1 GenICam 67
6.3.2 Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUX 68
6.3.3 PWM 74
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6.3.4 LED strobe control 78
6.3.5 Sequencer 80
6.3.6 Optical input 85
6.3.7 PLC / Logical operation on inputs 85
6.3.8 Serial data interfaces 87
6.3.9 Trigger-edge sensitivity 88
6.3.10 Debouncing trigger signals 89
6.3.11 Prescale 91
7 Dimensions 92
7.1 C-mount 92
7.2 fxo540, fxo541, fxo542, fxo545, fxo547 93
8 Appendix 96
8.1 I/O driver circuit schematics 96
8.2 IP protection classes 97
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1 Company information
SVS-VISTEK GmbH
Mühlbachstr. 20
82229 Seefeld
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]
Web: https://www.svs-vistek.com
1.1 Standards
This manual is based on the following standards:
lDIN EN 62079
lDIN EN ISO 12100
lISO Guide 37
lDIN ISO 3864-2
lDIN ISO 3864-4
lDIN ISO 16016:2002-5
1.2 Disclaimer
This manual contains important instructions for safe and efficient handling of
SVCam cameras (hereinafter referred to as „camera“). This 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 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 should be applied.
Illustrations in this 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 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
1 Company information 5

1.3 Copyright notice
Forwarding and duplicating of this document, as well as using or revealing its con-
tents are prohibited without written approval. All rights reserved with regard to pat-
ent claims or submission of design or utility patent.
1 Company information 6

2 Legal information
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, integ-
rators 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.
2.1 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.
NOTICE 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!
lPower: US/UK and European line adapter can be delivered. Otherwise use
filtered and stabilized DC power supply.
lShock & vibration resistance is tested. For detailed specifications refer to the
section on specifications ("Specifications").
2.2 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 dir-
ectives:
l2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
l2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in elec-
trical and electronic equipment (RoHS)
All SVS-VISTEK cameras comply with the recommendation of the European
Union concerning RoHS Rules.
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3 The FXO
The FXO is a camera series designed for high-end machine vision with a C-mount
connection. Only Sony image sensors with excellent optical performance and
high bandwidth are used in the FXO. Advanced electronic circuitry, an excellent
temperature management and low power dissipation make the basis for optimal
performance of even the most demanding image sensors. Equipped with the fast-
est interfaces from the world of image processing, the FXO allows the high band-
widths of modern image sensors to be transferred into the application.
The CoaXPress-12 interface is suitable for applications with extremely stable
data rates and high requirements on trigger latency.
3.1 10 GigE Vision
The 10GigE interface is a cost-effective, easily scalable and networkable suc-
cessor to the proven 1GigE standard. 10GigE keeps the 1GigE benefits in net-
work topology. Network access is transparent.
10 GigE on copper lines is a standard existing for years already in professional
internet technology. Basically, it keeps the benefits and fundamental ideas of
GigE and adds the ten times higher speed. There are 2 main disadvantages com-
pared to GigE:
lHigher heat dissipation in 10 GigE devices
lReduced cable lengths
By using high-quality (CAT6 and better) cables, cable lengths of up to 100 m are
possible and compensating the first disadvantage. Nonetheless, despite using
the latest 10 GigE transceivers in the devices, the increased power dissipation
still will result in slightly larger camera housings.
3.1.1 Speed is king
The benefit of 10 GigE is the higher speed: Up to 1.1 GB/s of data are possible,
what is matching the speed-range of latest high-performance image sensors.
3.1.2 Optimized network adapter tuning
For best performance on Windows, 10 GigE adapters still need some manual tun-
ing. Please refer to the latest “Optimal network adapter settings for GigE/10GigE”
in the downolad section.
INFO All known 10GigE interface cards require Windows 10 as minimum version.
Latest Linux versions are supported as well.
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3.2 4I/O adds light and functionality
Fig.: 3-1: Illustration of 4I/O concept of switching LEDs
Your SVS-Vistek camera is equipped with the innovative 4I/O-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 pro-
grammed, creating new and cost effective options. Logical functions like AND /
OR are supported.
lUp to 4 x open drain high power OUT
lUp to 4 x high voltage IN – TTL up to 25 Volts
lPower MOSFET transistors
lPWM strobe control
lSequencer for various configurations
lPLC fuctionality with AND, OR and timers
lSafe Trigger (debouncer, prescaler, high low trigger)
INFO Find an example how to operate light control in the section on sequencer
("Sequencer" on page 80).
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3.3 Lens control
Various SVCam models are supporting adjustable lenses. Focus and iris of the
lens can be controlled from within the camera GenICam tree. A special Y-cable
might be required, contact [e-mail].
The following variable lens types are currently supported:
lMFT lenses (in Tracer series) have full support of lens focus, iris and zoom.
Only available in Tracer models no options selectable in GenICam tree.
lBirger mount
Ask [e-mail] for information of usability and restrictions of the
Birger adapter.
lVarioptic liquid lens
Control of extremely fast focus cycles. Make sure sensor diameter is
covered by lens.
lCanon EF lens
Focus and iris control is supported. Use high quality Canon lenses with
machine vision applications. The SVCam-EF adapter can be acquired from
SVS-Vistek.
INFO Lens control (except MFT) will make use of the serial ports of the Hirose con-
nector.
3.3.1 Use liquid lens on C-mount
We are supporting Varioptic liquid lenses. The liquid lens support does variable
focus only, zoom and aperture control are not existing with the Varioptic liquid
lens. You need a special serial cable with Hirose for connecting the lens to the
camera, please ask your dealer. Being extremely fast and robust, the liquid lens is
best choice as long as variable focus is sufficient in the application and you do not
need a full lens control with aperture control and zoom functionality. In case of full
lens control requirement, please refer to the TRACER series.
The lens is powered and controlled by the camera. The lens can be controlled via
SDK functions or more easily via GenICam property.
Liquid lenses do have some advantages and disadvantages compared to glass
optics:
lAdvantages of liquid lenses
oExtremely robust to mechanical shock (best choice for fast moving robot-
ics) and acceleration
oFast focus (often significantly faster than 10 ms under common con-
ditions)
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lDisadvantages of liquid lenses
oLimited resolution
oHigh chromatic aberration
oAny acceleration (gravitational as well as acceleration from movement)
might increase spherical aberration as long as the force is working (will
disappear if force has ceased within several 10ms)
3.3.2 Use of Canon lenses
We are supporting Canon EF lenses. The SVCam-EF adapter gives you the pos-
sibility to mount Canon EF lenses with full control of focus and iris. Canon lenses
are well known for their optical excellence and combine perfectly to high res-
olution machine vision cameras.
This camera series does have the firmware support already included in the
GenICam tree and provides you with Canon lens control in all GenICam based
software packages.
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4 Getting started
4.1 Get help
In case of issues with the camera we are happy to help. For being able to help you
in a fast and efficient way, we ask you for a description of the issues using cam-
era in your support request.
You can put your support request to us via our support form:
https://www.svs-vistek.com/en/support/svs-support-request.php
Please fill the form with special attention to camera model, frame grabber model
and operating system. Our support team will come back to you.
4.2 Find camera specs
Our website does have all technical data of all our cameras online. Go to
https://www.svs-vistek.com/en/industrial-cameras/svs-cameras.php for getting
technical data sheets.
Cameras can be found by searching with series and model name or by using the
SVCam camera finder. Having found the requested camera, the details/download
section provides you with manuals, drawings, soft- and firmware for your camera.
4.3 Power supply
4.3.1 Power safety
The camera does not have a power switch. The camera is powered on as soon
power is available to the camera. This might happen via the Hirose connector or
through the interface cables.
For making sure the camera is not connected to power
lDisconnect Hirose (or M12) plug from camera
lDisconnect power plug from power AC wall outlet to disable the DC power
supply as well.
NOTICE The power supply must be easily accessible at all times! For Power specs,
refer to the data sheet of your model.
4.3.2 Connect the camera
The camera is powered on by connecting power to the camera.
lConnect the power supply with the Hirose connector.
INFO 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.
Generally external power supply for USB3 Vision, CoaXPress (if PoCXP
enabled) or PoE cameras is not needed. Nonetheless, you might want to use a
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separate power on the Hirose connector to reduce load on the data port. The
external power on the Hirose connector is the preferred power source.
The power up is defined as follows:
lPower over USB3, CoaXPress port or GigE port (with PoE) or on the Hirose
connector will power on the camera.
lIf power is found on the Hirose connector, camera power supply will switch
to the Hirose connector.
lIf Hirose power supply is cut, camera power supply will switch back to power
over USB3, PoE or power over CXP supply.
INFO Camera power supply is not powering 4I/O LED lights.
4.4 Camera status LED codes
On power up, the camera will indicate its current operation status with a flashing
LED on its back. The LED will change color and rhythm.
The meaning of the blinking codes translates as follows:
Fig.: 4-1: Camera status LED codes
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4.5 Software and firmware
Further information, documentations, release notes, latest software and applic-
ation manuals can be downloaded in the download area on SVS-Vistek download
area. Depending on the type of camera you bought, several software packages
apply.
If you are logged in, this is the location to find latest releases of firmware
upgrades of your camera model as well.
4.5.1 SVCapture 2.x
SVCapture is the recommended, GenICam-based software to operate SVCam
industrial cameras. Your SVCam combined software installer including:
lSVCapture 2.x
(a viewer/controller program for SVCam cameras)
lPC USB3 driver & filter driver
lGenTL_Drivers
(GenICam drivers and transport layer DDLs for Camera Link, CoaXPress,
USB3, GigE / 10 GigE)
lC/C# programming libs and interface
SVCapture 2.x is a GenICam/XML based software tool provided for free. It is cre-
ated to show the capabilities of your SVS-Vistek camera and to show/modify val-
ues to your cam.
Get control of exposure timing, trigger delay, image correction etc. or control up to
4 LED lights connected to the SVCam directly via "GenICam" on page 67control.
Use the built-in "Sequencer" on page 80to program several intervals executed by
a single trigger impulse.
Fig.: 4-2: Screenshot of SVCapture 2.x: GenICam tree and current image
Setup of SVCapture2
Installation procedure may differ from PC to PC. It is recommended to install the
whole software package. For this step it is necessary to have root access to your
computer.
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1. Copy or expand the installation executable file to your hard drive.
2. Start installation. Read and accept the terms of license agreement.
3. Choose destination folder and select necessary modules / drivers. The
TLxxx modules are the GenTL drivers, necessary as well if you want to use
SVS-Vistek driver with third party software.
4. In case of system warnings regarding modification of USB3 drivers or
GigE/10GigE filter drivers: The specified performance is possible only with
these highly optimized drivers. Accept these modifications.
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Initialization
First launch
1. Connect the camera to your computer. In case of a new USB3 camera driver
hardware installation notice will pop up.
2. Start SVCapture. SVCapture will try to discover your camera.
3. Click on the camera being found and you’re connected.
Depending on your interface type, with TL Settings you are able to adjust which
interface types should be included in the camera discover process.
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NOTICE If you have installed third-party GenTL drivers (e.g. Euresys CoaXPress
or Camera Link drivers), they should be selectable as well. This works
only if thir-party software has been installed before SVCapture.
4. Find and adjust your camera features in the GenICam tree. Click and adjust
items by number (1.) or slider (2.) and start grabbing images from the camera.
You can find the USB 3.0 driver which has been installed automatically within the
hardware manager:
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4.5.2 Software development kit
The SDK is based on C programming language and is installed together with
SVCapture2. The SDK supports C and C++. For a typical installation, the lib-
raries, header files, and examples are located in the directory:
C:\Program Files\SVS-VISTEK GmbH\SVCam Kit\SDK
INFO Refer to the “Getting started with SDK” manual for first steps in programming
your SVS-Vistek camera. This document should be included in the docs section
of your installation.
The following platforms are supported:
lX86 (Windows, Linux, MacOS support on request)
lARM (Nvidia Jetson TX1/TX2)
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4.5.3 Firmware update
Some features may not have been implemented in older software revisions. For
updating your camera firmware to the most recent version, you need the firmware
tool “Firmware Update Tool.exe” and the firmware file (download it from website,
login area) matching your camera model.
Execute firmware update
lDownload the GigE firmware tool and the firmware file from the SVS-Vistek
website.
lUnpack everything into any folder, e.g. “C:\temp”.
lEnsure proper network configuration.
lRun the GigE update tool.
lWhen the camera is displayed, choose camera by entering camera index,
e.g. 1 and press ENTER.
lMake sure the new firmware is located in the current folder.
By selecting the camera on the network, the firmware update tool will search the
current folder for matching firmware and start update process.
NOTICE Do not power off in the during the update process.
Wail until firmware update has been finished.
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Fig.: 4-3: Firmware update
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