XIMEA xiJ User manual

xiJ
[ksi-dʒeɪor sai- dʒeɪ]
•USB 3.1 scientific cameras
Technical Manual
Version 0.06, November, 2022

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1. Introduction
1.1. About This Manual
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing a product from XIMEA.
The purpose of this document is to provide a description of the XIMEA xiJ-Series cameras and to describe the correct way to
install related software and drivers and run it successfully. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new
camera for the first time. Please follow all instructions and observe the warnings.
We hope that this manual can answer your questions, but should you have any further questions or if you wish to claim a
service or warranty case, please contact your local dealer or refer to the XIMEA Support section of our website:
www.ximea.com/support
This document is subject to change without notice.
1.2. About XIMEA
We develop, manufacture and market innovative camera solutions and imaging systems for integrators, OEMs, and the global
markets in general. Our history in research, development, and production dates back to 1992. From our locations in Slovakia,
Germany, and the US, and with a global distributor network, we offer our solutions to all types of companies and institutions
across every imaginable application field.
Industrial cameras, scientific cameras, custom engineering, imaging ecosystems as well as software and tools form the
portfolio.
A 50/50 mix of custom projects and series production guarantees innovative, technology-driven developments, as well as
reliable supply and support.
We utilize the latest CMOS and sCMOS sensors combined with the fastest and highly efficient interfaces such as USB3,
Thunderbolt, and PCIe.
The robust camera packages are the smallest and lightest in class. The mechanical and electrical design aims for a high
degree of flexibility that facilitates all sorts of integrations.
Innovative cooling concepts and deep knowledge in sensor tuning, elevate the imaging performance.
The extensive software support spans across various platforms, operating systems, and programming environments. In
addition, we support generic camera interfaces and a multitude of vision libraries.
Technology-driven and always seeking innovative solutions, our creations are already solving future problems today.
We don‘t just make imaging systems - we invent them.

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1.2.1. Contact XIMEA
XIMEA is a worldwide operating company
Headquarters
Sales worldwide
XIMEA GmbH
Am Mittelhafen 16
48155 Münster
Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Sales America
XIMEA Corp.
12600 W Colfax Ave., Suite A-130
Lakewood, CO 80215
USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
R&D, Production
XIMEA s.r.o.
Lesna 52
900 33 Marianka
Slovakia
Internet www.ximea.com
General inquiries [e-mail]
Sales [e-mail]
Support https://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/Contact_Support

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1.3. Standard Conformity
The xiJ cameras have been tested using the following equipment:
•Host adapter card, connector Type-A, ref. Asmedia ASM3142 - PCIe USB card U31-PCIE2XG321
•Shielded USB 3.0 Type-A to micro-B cable ref. CBL-U3-3M0 (3m)
•USB type C power injector adapter ref. ADPT-PWR-INJ-TC
•Shielded USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-C cable ref. CBL-U31TC-3M0 (3m)
•Power cable ref. CBL-MJ-PWR-2M0
•Power supply 5-24V DC
Warning: Changes or modifications to the product or the environment may render it ineligible for operation under CE, FCC or
other jurisdictions.
XIMEA recommends using the above configuration to ensure compliance with the following standards:
1.3.1. CE Conformity
The xiJ cameras described in this manual comply with the requirements of the
•EC EMC Directive 2014/30/EU electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
1.3.2. For customers in the US: FCC Conformity
The xiJ cameras described in this manual have been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, which states
that:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the users will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment under above jurisdictions. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
1.3.3. For customers in Canada
The xiJ cameras comply with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
1.3.4. RoHS Conformity
The xiJ cameras comply with the requirements of the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive
2011/65/EU.
1.3.5. WEEE Conformity
The xiJ cameras comply with the requirements of the WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive
2012/19/EU.

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1.3.6. GenICam GenTL API
GenICam standard transport layer interface, grabbing images. GenICam/GenTL provides an agnostic transport layer interface
to acquire images or other data and to communicate with a device. Each XIMEA camera can be GenTL Producer.

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1.4. Helpful Links
•XIMEA Homepage
http://www.ximea.com/
•XIMEA Software
Package
https://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/apis/APIs#Software-packages
•Frequently Asked
Questions
http://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/Frequently_Asked_Questions
•Knowledge Base
http://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/Knowledge_Base
•Vision Libraries
http://www.ximea.com/support/projects/vision-libraries/wiki
•XIMEA Registration
http://www.ximea.com/en/products/register
•XIMEA Support
https://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/Contact_Support
•XIMEA General Terms
& Conditions
http://www.ximea.com/en/corporate/generaltc

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1.5. Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1. About This Manual.............................................................................................................................................2
1.2. About XIMEA .....................................................................................................................................................2
1.2.1. Contact XIMEA..........................................................................................................................................3
1.3. Standard Conformity ..........................................................................................................................................4
1.3.1. CE Conformity...........................................................................................................................................4
1.3.2. For customers in the US: FCC Conformity ...................................................................................................4
1.3.3. For customers in Canada...........................................................................................................................4
1.3.4. RoHS Conformity.......................................................................................................................................4
1.3.5. WEEE Conformity ......................................................................................................................................4
1.3.6. GenICam GenTL API..................................................................................................................................5
1.4. Helpful Links .....................................................................................................................................................6
1.5. Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................................7
2. xiJ Camera Series.....................................................................................................................................................11
2.1. What is xiJ ......................................................................................................................................................11
2.2. Advantages .....................................................................................................................................................11
2.3. Scientific Camera Applications..........................................................................................................................12
2.4. Common features ............................................................................................................................................12
2.5. Models Overview, sensor and models ...............................................................................................................13
2.6. Accessories.....................................................................................................................................................14
3. Hardware Specification .............................................................................................................................................15
3.1. Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................................15
3.2. General Specification .......................................................................................................................................15
3.2.1. Environment ...........................................................................................................................................15
3.3. Lens Mount.....................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.1. C-mount.................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.2. T-mount (M42 x 0.75mm).......................................................................................................................16
3.4. Optical path.....................................................................................................................................................16
3.4.1. Filter glasses ..........................................................................................................................................16
3.4.2. Monochrome camera models ..................................................................................................................17
3.5.Model Specific Characteristics..........................................................................................................................18
3.5.1. MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI.............................................................................................................................18
3.5.1.1. Sensor and camera parameters ......................................................................................................18
3.5.1.2. Quantum efficiency curves [%]........................................................................................................19
3.5.1.3. Dimensional drawings MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI (C-mount)...................................................................20
3.5.1.4. Sensor features..............................................................................................................................20
3.6. User interface –LEDs ......................................................................................................................................21
3.7. xiJ USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Interface...................................................................................................................21
3.7.1. Type-C connector location.......................................................................................................................22
3.7.2. Pinning...................................................................................................................................................22
3.8. xiJ Digital Input / Output (GPIO) Interface...........................................................................................................23
3.8.1. Location .................................................................................................................................................23
3.8.2. IO Connector Pinning ..............................................................................................................................23
3.8.3. Optically isolated Digital Input ..................................................................................................................24
3.8.3.1. Optically isolated Digital Input –General info....................................................................................24

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3.8.3.2. Digital Input –signal levels .............................................................................................................24
3.8.3.3. Digital Input –Internal Schematic....................................................................................................25
3.8.3.4. Digital Input –Wiring......................................................................................................................25
3.8.3.5. Digital Input –Timing .....................................................................................................................26
3.8.4. Optically isolated Digital Output................................................................................................................26
3.8.4.1. Optically isolated Digital Output –General info.................................................................................26
3.8.4.2. Optically isolated Digital Output Delay..............................................................................................26
3.8.4.3. Optically isolated Digital Output –Internal schematic........................................................................27
3.8.4.4. Digital Output –Wiring ...................................................................................................................27
3.9. CBL-U3-P-TC-1M0..........................................................................................................................................32
3.10. CBL-U3-1M0 / CBL-U3-3M0 / CBL-U3-5M0.....................................................................................................32
3.11. Sync trigger cable CBL-MJ-SYNC-3M0 .............................................................................................................33
3.12. Power injector ADPT-PWR-INJ-TC ....................................................................................................................34
3.12.1. Dimensional drawings .............................................................................................................................35
3.12.2. Configuration..........................................................................................................................................36
3.13. Power cable AUX –CBL-MJ-PWR-2M0 ............................................................................................................36
3.14. Tripod Adapter –ME-ADPT-MJ-T .....................................................................................................................37
3.14.1. Dimensional drawings .............................................................................................................................37
3.15. USB 3 host adapters ........................................................................................................................................38
4. General Features ......................................................................................................................................................39
4.1. Camera Features .............................................................................................................................................39
4.1.1. ROIs –Region Of Interest ........................................................................................................................39
4.1.2. Downsampling Modes.............................................................................................................................39
4.1.2.1. Binning..........................................................................................................................................39
4.1.2.2. Decimation ....................................................................................................................................39
4.1.3. Image Data Output Formats.....................................................................................................................39
4.1.4. Camera readout modes...........................................................................................................................40
4.1.4.1. STD modes....................................................................................................................................40
4.1.4.2. CMS modes...................................................................................................................................41
4.1.4.3. HDR mode.....................................................................................................................................42
4.1.4.4. Mode settings –factory presets (API) ..............................................................................................43
4.1.5. Acquisition modes...................................................................................................................................44
4.1.5.1. Free-Run.......................................................................................................................................44
4.1.5.2. Trigger controlled Acquisition/Exposure ...........................................................................................44
4.1.6. Exposure Time........................................................................................................................................46
4.1.7. Gain.......................................................................................................................................................46
4.1.8. Control Cooling .......................................................................................................................................46
4.2. API Features....................................................................................................................................................47
4.2.1. Auto Exposure –Auto Gain ......................................................................................................................47
4.2.2. Sensor Defect Correction.........................................................................................................................47
5. Operation.................................................................................................................................................................48
5.1. System Requirements ......................................................................................................................................48
5.1.1. Software Requirements ...........................................................................................................................48
5.1.2. Hardware Requirements..........................................................................................................................49
5.1.2.1. System Configuration .....................................................................................................................49
5.1.2.2. USB 3.1 Host Adapter ....................................................................................................................50

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5.1.2.3. Cables...........................................................................................................................................50
5.2. Connecting the camera ....................................................................................................................................51
5.3. XIMEA Software Packages................................................................................................................................51
5.3.1. XIMEA Windows Software Package ..........................................................................................................51
5.3.1.1. Contents........................................................................................................................................52
5.3.1.2. Installation.....................................................................................................................................52
5.3.2. XIMEA Linux Software Package................................................................................................................55
5.3.2.1. Contents........................................................................................................................................55
5.3.2.2. Installation.....................................................................................................................................55
5.3.3. XIMEA macOS Software Package.............................................................................................................57
5.3.3.1. Contents........................................................................................................................................57
5.3.3.2. Installation.....................................................................................................................................57
5.3.3.3. Start XIMEA CamTool .....................................................................................................................58
5.4. XIMEA CamTool...............................................................................................................................................59
5.4.1. Control cooling........................................................................................................................................60
5.4.2. Mode settings.........................................................................................................................................60
5.5. XIMEA Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................61
5.6. Supported Vision Libraries................................................................................................................................62
5.6.1. MathWorks MATLAB ...............................................................................................................................62
5.6.2. MVTec HALCON......................................................................................................................................62
5.6.3. National Instruments LabVIEW Vision Library.............................................................................................62
5.6.4. OpenCV..................................................................................................................................................62
5.7. Programming ..................................................................................................................................................63
5.7.1. Standard Interface ..................................................................................................................................63
5.7.1.1. GenICam .......................................................................................................................................63
5.7.2. xiAPI ......................................................................................................................................................63
5.7.2.1. xiAPI Functions Description.............................................................................................................64
5.7.2.2. xiAPI Parameters Description ..........................................................................................................65
5.7.2.3. xiAPI Examples ..............................................................................................................................65
5.7.3. xiAPI.NET ...............................................................................................................................................67
5.7.4. xiApiPython ............................................................................................................................................67
6. Appendix..................................................................................................................................................................68
6.1. Troubleshooting and Support............................................................................................................................68
6.1.1. Worldwide Support..................................................................................................................................68
6.1.2. Before Contacting Technical Support........................................................................................................68
6.1.3. Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................................................................................68
6.1.3.1. Can the fan part of the Cooling be removed? ...................................................................................68
6.1.3.2. How is the ADC for bit readout set up? ............................................................................................69
6.1.3.3. How does the HDR mode work?......................................................................................................69
6.1.3.4. What does the 2x 12 bit definition mean?........................................................................................69
6.2. Product service request (PSR)...........................................................................................................................70
6.2.1. Step 1 - Contact Support.........................................................................................................................70
6.2.2. Step 2 - Create Product Service Request (PSR).........................................................................................70
6.2.3. Step 3 - Wait for PSR Approval ................................................................................................................70
6.2.4. Step 4 - Sending the camera to XIMEA.....................................................................................................70
6.2.5. Step 5 - Waiting for Service Conclusion....................................................................................................70

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6.2.6. Step 6 - Waiting for return delivery...........................................................................................................70
6.3. Safety instructions and precautions...................................................................................................................71
6.3.1. Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................71
6.3.2. Mounting / Screwing ...............................................................................................................................71
6.3.3. Connections ...........................................................................................................................................71
6.3.4. Power supply..........................................................................................................................................71
6.3.5. Environment / protect against water.........................................................................................................71
6.3.6. Recommended light conditions. ...............................................................................................................71
6.3.7. Protect the optical components................................................................................................................71
6.3.8. Mechanical loads....................................................................................................................................72
6.3.9. Camera / lens cleaning............................................................................................................................72
6.3.10. Protect against static discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................................72
6.4. Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................72
6.5. Disclaimer of Warranty.....................................................................................................................................72
6.6. List Of Trademarks ..........................................................................................................................................73
6.7. Standard Terms & Conditions of XIMEA GmbH...................................................................................................73
6.8. Copyright ........................................................................................................................................................78
6.9. Revision History ...............................................................................................................................................79
7. Glossary...................................................................................................................................................................80
8. list of figures ............................................................................................................................................................81
9. list of tables .............................................................................................................................................................83