SVS-Vistek CAMERA Link EoSens 3CL User manual

EoSens® 3CL
User Guide

Contents
1Before you start 5
1.1 About this manual 5
1.1.1 Tips, remarks, and notes 5
1.1.2 Registered trademarks 5
1.1.3 Conformity and use 5
1.1.4 Supplements 6
1.2 Warranty and non-warranty clause 7
1.3 Support 7
2Introduction 8
2.1 Intended use 8
2.2 Scope of delivery 8
2.3 Optional accessories 8
2.4 System requirements 9
3The camera 10
3.1 Camera description 10
3.2 Operating temperature 10
3.3 Additional cooling 11
3.4 Interfaces of the camera 11
3.5 Status LED 12
4First steps 13
4.1 Connecting power and I/O signals 13
4.2 Connecting camera and image processing system 14
4.3 Camera settings and profiles 15
4.4 Changing the pixel clock 16
4.5 Cleaning sensor and lens 17
5Technical data 18
5.1 Camera specifications 18
5.2 Sensor specifications 19
5.3 Connector pinning 19
5.3.1 CameraLink connector 19
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5.3.2 Power connector 20
5.4 Sensor defect specifications 22
5.5 Camera dimensions 22
5.6 Timing diagrams 23
5.6.1 Free run with electronic shutter 23
5.6.2 External sync with internal timer 24
5.6.3 Pulse width mode 24
5.7 Spectral response 25
5.7.1 Monochrome and color with UV/IR Cut Filter 25
5.7.2 Monochrome and color without UV/IR Cut Filter 25
6Appendix 26
Declaration of Conformity 27
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Figures
Fig.: 3-1: Interfaces of the camera EoSens® 3CL 11
Fig.: 4-1: Power connector pinning 13
Fig.: 4-2: Optocoupler 14
Fig.: 4-3: Connecting camera and image processing system 15
Fig.: 5-1: CameraLink connector, MDR-26 19
Fig.: 5-2: Power connector 21
Fig.: 5-3: Quantum Efficiency mono and color with UV/IR Cut Filter 25
Fig.: 5-4: Quantum Efficiency mono and color without UV/IR Cut Filter 25
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1 Before you start
1.1 About this manual
This manual contains helpful information to install and operate the described cam-
era. It has been produced with care. Nevertheless, information might be erroneous or
incomplete. Mikrotron GmbH cannot be held responsible for any problems resulting
from incomplete or erroneous information.
In case you detect errors or need further information, please inform us via mail:
[email protected] or
Call [phone]
We highly recommend to read this manual carefully.
NOTICE This manual is subject to change without notice.
It is intended for staff with technical qualifications who have been specially trained
and have the appropriate knowledge in the field of automation technology, electrical
and optical devices.
INFO Keep this manual for future use.
1.1.1 Tips, remarks, and notes
This manual contains tips and notes that help to avoid data loss or camera damage.
They are emphasized as follows:
INFO Provides information that may help to improve camera handling or avoid data loss.
NOTICE Provides information to avoid damage to the system.
1.1.2 Registered trademarks
In this manual the following registered trademarks may be used:
lMotionBLITZ®
lImageBLITZ®
lEoSens®
lGenICam®
lMicrosoft® and Windows®
lIntel®
Throughout the manual, these trademarks are not specifically marked as registered
trademarks. This in no way implies that these trademarks can be used in another con-
text without the trademark sign.
1.1.3 Conformity and use
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. These requirements are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions given in this guide, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a res-
idential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will have to
correct the interference at its own expense.
NOTICE You are herewith cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this description could void your authority to operate this equipment.
制造说明：
此设备的生产与测试依照FCC条例第15条条例，符合A类电子设备标准。产品提
供在商用使用环境中的合理保护，以防止使用过程中可能涉及到的损害。
此设备会产生、使用并可发射出无线电波，如果未按照本手册中所述安装和使
用，可能会对无线通信设备产生干扰。如本设备在居民区操作出现干扰等情
况，用户需要自费处理。
备注：请注意，如未按照此使用说明操作而自行更改设备，那么您将无权使用
本设备。
規制適合宣言とご使用について(米国FCC)
この機器は、FCC規則 のパート15に定められたクラスAデジタル装置に関する規制
要件に基づいて所定の試験が実施され、その適合が認証されています。これらの
規制要件は、商業環 境 において機 器 を使 用 する際、有害な干渉に対する妥当
な保 護 を提 供 するために設けられています。この機器は、無線周波数エネルギー
を生成かつ利用するとともに、放射することもあります。このリファレンスガイドの指
示に従って設置および使 用 が行われない場合は、無線通信に有害な干渉を引き
起こす恐れがあります。この機器を住宅地で利 用 すると有害な干渉を起こすこと
もあり、その場 合 、使用者は自己負担において適切な対 策 を講 じる必要がありま
す。
注意事項：このリファレンスガイドに明示的に承認していない変更や修正を行った
場合には、本製品を使用する権利が無効となることがあります。
1.1.4 Supplements
For customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in
Radio Interference Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe A pour bruits radioélectriques, spé-
cifiées dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique.
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Life support applications
The products described in this manual are not designed for use in life support appli-
ances or devices and systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be
expected to result in personal injury.
NOTICE Mikrotron customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do
so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Mikrotron for any damages res-
ulting from such improper use or sale.
1.2 Warranty and non-warranty clause
Warranty is described in §8 of our General Terms and Conditions which can be
downloaded on the Mikrotron web page (www.mikrotron.de/en/terms.html).
In addition, take the following non-warranty clauses into account.
NOTICE The camera does not contain serviceable parts. Do not open the body of the cam-
era. If the camera has been opened, the warranty will be void.
NOTICE The camera has to be used with a supply voltage according to the camera’s spe-
cification. Connecting a lower or higher supply voltage, AC voltage, reversal polar-
ity or using wrong pins of the power connector may damage the camera. Doing so
will void warranty.
Our warranty does not protect against accidental damage, loss, or acts of nature.
INFO Mikrotron cannot be held responsible for the loss of data. We recommend a backup
plan.
1.3 Support
1. In case of support or a warranty claim, make a note of the camera type and its
serial number (S/N). You find all necessary information on the identification
plate of the camera.
2. Contact us in one of the following ways:
oContact us via email: [email protected]. Our support team will guide
you through the process.
oOr visit our support website
www.mikrotron.de/en/services/support.html
and fill out the form. You will receive an automatic reply from our ticket sys-
tem.
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2 Introduction
2.1 Intended use
The camera EoSens® 3CL belongs to the product class of so-called high-speed
machine vision (MV) cameras that are integrated into test or measurement systems.
High-speed MV cameras are designed to capture images with high frame rate for
various purposes in an industrial or scientific environment to deliver image data for
further analysis. The images are transmitted to a frame grabber on a connected com-
puter where they can be evaluated with the help of a software.
Other uses
Any other use is regarded as unintended use and leads to the loss of guarantee and
liabilities. Contact the manufacturer for other uses.
These products are designed for industrial applications only. The cameras are not
designed for life support systems where malfunction of the products might result in
any risk of personal harm or injury.
2.2 Scope of delivery
The following components are part of delivery. Before installing the camera, check if
the delivery is complete:
lCamera as ordered
lF-mount or C-mount lens adapter as ordered
lUSB storage device with
oVCAM2 software
oGenICam XML file
oProduct documentation
NOTICE Check if the delivery is complete before installing the camera.
INFO The firmware can be updated remotely via a special updating software. For firmware
updates, inform Mikrotron via email: [email protected].
2.3 Optional accessories
Lenses
Only lenses for industrial purpose are suitable. To find lenses or other accessories,
visit www.mikrotron.de/en.
Cable
lKKRDCLSRxx: CameraLink cables with lengths from 0.5 to 8 m are available.
INFO If the cable length exceeds 8m, high-quality cables are required.
In order to use Full camera link, two cables for each camera are needed.
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Power supply
lNTCAM13xx: The 12V/2.5A power supply is available with 5 or 10 m cable.
lNTCAM13xxSTR with strobe connector: The 12V / 2.5 A power supply with
strobe connector is available with 5 or 10 m cable.
Adapter
lF-mount adapter
lC-mount adapter
2.4 System requirements
The PC or image processing system that is connected with the camera must be
equipped with:
lAn image processing system, e.g. PC and operating system according to the
requirements of the frame grabber
lA fully installed frame grabber with the most recent device driver and software
lA CameraLink cable (one cable for BASE mode or two cables for operating in
FULL mode)
lAn external power supply providing an output voltage between 8 and 24 V and
a current of at least 2 A (e.g. NTCAM13xx or NTCAM13xx10)
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3 The camera
3.1 Camera description
The CMOS 3.0 Megapixel CameraLink cameras offer a high photo sensitivity and
therefore make inspection in low light conditions possible. Both BASE and FULL mode
cameras are available as monochrome and color version.
Mikrotron CameraLink cameras comply with the CameraLink standard. The camera
link standard defines the following items:
lThree configuration types BASE, MEDIUM and FULL with different data transfer
speeds
lThe transfer protocol which is used by the frame grabber to communicate with
the camera.
For detailed information about the CameraLink standard, refer to the AIA web page:
www.visiononline.org.
The color and monochrome cameras are supplied with the following features:
l3D image smoothing
lAuto exposure
lFirmware updates on site possible
lFPN correction
lMultiple pixel exposure
lTest image
Bayer filter
The sensor of the EoSens color cameras is supplied with a Bayer color filter. In order
to get the color information, the imaging software has to decode the information of
each pixel into red, green, and blue (RGB) by using the values of its neighboring
pixels. Each red, green and blue filter element covers exactly one pixel on the sensor.
A matrix of 2x2 filter elements builds a filter element matrix. A Bayer pattern image
therefore must have an even number of pixels and an even number of lines. The
ordering of the RGB pixels for each sensor is provided in the section on technical
data.
UV/IR cut filter
In addition, color cameras are equipped with an UV/IR cut filter. Light with
wavelengths between 370nm and 670nm will be transmitted. As CMOS sensors are
susceptible to UV and IR rays outside the visible spectrum, UV/IR filter avoid blurred
images and therefore improve color images.
3.2 Operating temperature
Despite of its high performance, the fanless 3CL camera is compact and works
silently. If the camera is mounted on mechanical parts, the heat generated during
operation will be dissipated by the cooling fins at the rear of the camera and the
mechanical parts.
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