SVS-Vistek EXO Series User manual

Manual EXO series USB3
exo174, exo183, exo249, exo250, exo250Z, exo252, exo253,
exo253Z, exo255, exo264, exo265, exo267, exo304, exo342,
exo367, exo367TR, exo387, exo387TR, exo540, exo541,
exo4000

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 EXO series 8
3.1 USB3 Vision 8
3.2 4I/O adds light and functionality 9
3.3 Lens control 10
3.3.1 The Tracer adds dynamic lens control 10
3.3.2 Use liquid lens on C-mount 11
3.3.3 Use of Canon lenses 11
4 Getting started 13
4.1 Get help 13
4.2 Find camera specs 13
4.3 Power supply 13
4.3.1 Power safety 13
4.3.2 Connect the camera 13
4.4 Camera status LED codes 14
4.5 Software and firmware 15
4.5.1 SVCapture 2.x 15
4.5.2 Software development kit 19
5 Connectors 20
5.1 USB3 Vision 20
5.2 Hirose I/O connector 21
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6 Feature description 22
6.1 Basic features 22
6.1.1 Gain 23
6.1.2 Resolution 23
6.1.3 Offset 24
6.1.4 Color 25
6.1.5 Flip image 25
6.1.6 Binning 27
6.1.7 Decimation 28
6.1.8 GenICam 30
6.1.9 Trigger modes 31
6.1.10 Shutter modes 34
6.1.11 Exposure 39
6.1.12 Exposure speed 39
6.1.13 Auto exposure 40
6.1.14 Acquisition and processing time 42
6.1.15 Bit depth 43
6.1.16 ROI / AOI 45
6.1.17 Polarized sensor 45
6.2 Camera features 49
6.2.1 IR / glass filter 49
6.2.2 Shading correction 50
6.2.3 Defect pixel correction 53
6.2.4 Look-up table 57
6.2.5 ROI / AOI 59
6.2.6 Basic capture modes 60
6.2.7 Micro Four Thirds lenses 61
6.2.8 Read-out control 62
6.2.9 Temperature sensor 63
6.2.10 System clock frequency 63
6.2.11 Pixel clock frequency selection 63
6.2.12 Predefined configurations (user sets) 63
6.2.13 Shading correction 65
6.2.14 Defect pixel correction 68
6.2.15 Micro Four Thirds lenses 71
6.3 I/O Features 73
6.3.1 GenICam 73
6.3.2 Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUX 74
6.3.3 PWM 80
6.3.4 LED strobe control 84
6.3.5 Sequencer 86
6.3.6 Optical input 91
6.3.7 PLC / Logical operation on inputs 91
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6.3.8 Serial data interfaces 93
6.3.9 Trigger-edge sensitivity 94
6.3.10 Debouncing trigger signals 95
6.3.11 Prescale 97
6.3.12 Lens control 98
7 Dimensions 99
7.1 C-mount 99
7.2 exo387*U3 100
7.3 exo367*U3 102
7.4 exo253*U3, exo304*U3 105
7.5 exo255*U3, exo267*U3 108
7.6 exo183, exo250*, exo252, exo264, exo265 111
7.7 exo4000*U3 114
7.8 exo174*U3, exo249*U3 117
7.9 exo367*U3TR 120
7.10 exo387*U3TR 123
7.11 exo342*U3 126
7.12 exo540*U3, exo541*U3, exo542*U3 128
8 Appendix 131
8.1 I/O driver circuit schematics 131
8.2 IP protection classes 132
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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 EXO series
The EXO series is a series of machine vision cameras for the low and mid-range
resolutions up to 20 MP. The EXO is available with different industry standard
interfaces such as GigE Vision, Camera Link and USB3 Vision.
The EXO is easy to integrate and comes with a full package of useful hardware
features.
The EXO-Series comes in a new 50 x 50 mm aluminum body. The elaborate, high
precision machined unibody housing ensures perfect temperature distribution
even for the most demanding sensors. A massive lens mount is designed to keep
any kind of lens in its proper position.The electric circuitry of the EXO is optimized
for low power dissipation, helped by the excellent temperature performance of the
housing. The EXO features the latest global shutter CMOS and CCD sensors
from SONY, CMOSIS and ON Semi.
A uniform form factor and identical standard interface connectors with identical
pinout facilitate camer model interchangeability, allowing system integrators to
adapt applications with varying conditions and requirements very quickly with min-
imum design effort.
3.1
USB3 Vision
USB 3.0, the extensively revised, third Universal Serial Bus (USB) version has
been renamed USB 3.1 Gen 1 by the USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum).
However, the technical specifications remained unchanged. USB 3.1 Gen 1
(USB 3.0) offers the same user-friendly plug-and-play technology as previous
USB generations, but with 10 times the performance and better power man-
agement. Nothing changes for users; they plug USB 3.1 (SuperSpeed USB) into
PCs and notebooks just like USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) device ports.
The performance increase is based on USB 3.1 technology, which allows multiple
data streams to be transferred simultaneously - with a maximum 5 Gbps signal
bandwidth, compared to 480 Mbps with USB 2.0. Although the specifications are
5 Gbps, transfer rates may vary depending on the controller, cable quality and –
length as well on controller configuration.
USB3 Vision is one of the most flexible and scalable camera protocols for the
industrial market segment. The USB3 Vision interface is easy to integrate in your
system, with a data rate up to effective 350 MB/sec. USB3 powers the camera
via the interface cable and reduces cable complexity.
lUp to 620 MB/sec brutto transfer rate
lLeverages existing infrastructure for cables and connectors
lGenICam compliant
lCost effective / easy implementation and interfacing
In theory, USB3.1 Gen 1 can transfer rate is 5 Gbps, USB3.1Gen 2 even can
transfer 10 Gbps.
Despite being standardized, we find a significant amount of USB3 hardware being
sold still not capable to cope with these high data rates. This refers to some
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USB3 host chipsets and USB3 hubs as well to high processing load in the host
computer. An integrated hardware buffer in the SVS-Vistek camera (240 MB in
size) will try to catch and buffer these cases. Burst Mode frame rate is limited to
maximum USB speed. The SVCapture GUI will show the real data rate of suc-
cessful transfers. If you encounter image losses, it might be worthwhile to run the
same camera task with different USB chipsets and / or processor.
Generally,
lUse a dedicated USB3 port at your computer
lDo not use USB3 hubs for your image USB stream
lConnect only the camera to this USB3 port
lIn case of image drops, try different hardware or reduce frame rate
lIf the client hardware (processing load) is too slow, the above is valid as well.
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 86).
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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 The Tracer adds dynamic lens control
INFO This section applies to the Tracer models (with “TR” in its type name like the
EXO304MGETR)
The increasing usage of machine vision in various branches such as agriculture or
packaging and tracking puts new challenges to the manufacturers of machine vis-
ion applications. Very often varying distances and difficult light conditions make it
a hard job to integrate machine vision into an industrial work flow. SVS-Vistek
pioneered the use of variable focus lenses into machine vision.
Tracer with Micro Four Thirds mount
The Tracer accepts this new challenge with a full blown dynamic lens func-
tionality. Equipped with the well known MFT (Micro Four Thirds) bayonet, the
Tracer supports
lAdjustable focus
lAdjustable zoom
lAdjustable aperture
With this feature set, the Tracer is able to focus extremely fast on various dis-
tances and can do closeups without loss of resolution. With zoom being relatively
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