XIMEA xiQ series User manual

xiQ
[ksi-kju: or sai-kju:]
•USB 3.0 camera series
Technical Manual
Version 1.35, September, 2019

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1. Introduction
1.1. About This Manual
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing a product from XIMEA.
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 on our website:
www.ximea.com/support
The purpose of this document is to provide a description of the XIMEA xiQ-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.
This document is subject to change without notice.
1.2. About XIMEA
XIMEA is one of the worldwide leaders for innovative camera solutions with a 25-year history of research, development and
production of digital image acquisition systems. Based in Slovakia, Germany and the US and with a global distributor network,
XIMEA offers their cameras worldwide. In close collaboration with customers XIMEA has developed a broad spectrum of
technologies and cutting-edge, highly competitive products.
XIMEA's camera centric technology portfolio comprises a broad spectrum of digital technologies, from data interfaces such as
USB 2.0, USB 3.1 and PCIe to cooled digital cameras with CCD, CMOS and sCMOS sensors, as well as X-ray cameras.
XIMEA has three divisions – generic machine vision and integrated vision systems, scientific imaging and OEM/custom.
XIMEA cameras find use in many industrial applications, such as motion control, robotics, or quality control in manufacturing.
The broad spectrum of cameras also includes thermally stabilized X-ray cameras, and specialty cameras for medical
applications, research, surveillance and defense.
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 [email protected]m
Sales [email protected]
Support https://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/Contact_Support

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1.3. Standard Conformity
The xiQ cameras have been tested using the following equipment:
•A shielded USB 3.0 cable ref. CBL-U3-3M0 (3m)
•A shielded I/O Sync cable ref. CBL-MQSYNC-3M0 (3m)
Warning: Changes or modifications to the product 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 xiQ 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 xiQ 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 xiQ cameras comply with the Class A limit s for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
1.3.4. RoHS Conformity
The xiQ cameras comply with the requirements of the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive 2011/65/EU.
1.3.5. WEEE Conformity
The xiQ cameras comply with the requirements of the WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive
2012/19/EU.
1.3.6. AIA standard USB3 Vision

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The xiQ cameras are compliant with the USB 3.0 SuperSpeed specification and are designed to be compliant with the AIA
USB3 Vision standard.
1.3.7. 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.
1.4. Helpful Links
•XIMEAHomepage http://www.ximea.com/
•xiQ USB3 Vision Camera Zone http://www.ximea.com/usb3zone
•USB3 Hardware Compatibility http://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/usb3/Compatible_hardware
•xiAPI stable versions download https://www.ximea.com/support/documents/4
•xiAPI beta versions downloadhttps://www.ximea.com/support/documents/14
•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 Live Support http://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/XIMEA_Live_Support
•XIMEA General Terms & Conditions http://www.ximea.com/en/corporate/generaltc

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1.4.1. Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1. About This Manual.............................................................................................................................................2
1.2. About XIMEA ............................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
1.2.1. Contact XIMEA................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
1.3. Standard Conformity ..........................................................................................................................................3
1.3.1. CE Conformity...........................................................................................................................................3
1.3.2. For customers in the US: FCC Conformity ...................................................................................................3
1.3.3. For customers in Canada...........................................................................................................................3
1.3.4. RoHS Conformity.......................................................................................................................................3
1.3.5. WEEE Conformity ......................................................................................................................................3
1.3.6. AIA standard USB3 Vision..........................................................................................................................3
1.3.7. GenICam GenTL API..................................................................................................................................4
1.4. Helpful Links .....................................................................................................................................................4
1.4.1. Table of Contents......................................................................................................................................5
2. xiQ Camera Series ....................................................................................................................................................10
2.1. What is xiQ......................................................................................................................................................10
2.2. Advantages .....................................................................................................................................................10
2.3. USB3 Vision Camera Applications .....................................................................................................................11
2.4. Common features ............................................................................................................................................11
2.5. Model Nomenclature........................................................................................................................................12
2.6. Models Overview, sensor and models ...............................................................................................................13
2.7. Options ...........................................................................................................................................................13
2.8. Accessories.....................................................................................................................................................14
3. Hardware Specification .............................................................................................................................................15
3.1. Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................................15
3.2. General Specification .......................................................................................................................................15
3.2.1. Environment ...........................................................................................................................................15
3.2.2. Firmware / Host driver / API features........................................................................................................15
3.3. Lens Mount.....................................................................................................................................................16
3.3.1. Screws...................................................................................................................................................16
3.4. Optical path.....................................................................................................................................................17
3.4.1. Filter glasses ..........................................................................................................................................17
3.4.2. Monochrome and near infrared extended camera models..........................................................................17
3.4.3. Color camera models ..............................................................................................................................18
3.5. Model Specific Characteristics..........................................................................................................................19
3.5.1. MQ003xG-CM ........................................................................................................................................19
3.5.1.1. Sensor and camera parameters ......................................................................................................19
3.5.1.2. Quantum efficiency curves [%]........................................................................................................20
3.5.1.3. Drawings (C-mount [with C/CS mount module B]) ............................................................................20
3.5.1.4. Drawings board level......................................................................................................................21
3.5.1.5. Referenced documents...................................................................................................................21
3.5.1.6. Sensor features .............................................................................................................................21
3.5.2. MQ013xG-E2 .........................................................................................................................................22
3.5.2.1. Sensor and camera parameters ......................................................................................................22
3.5.2.2. Quantum efficiency curves [%]........................................................................................................23

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3.5.2.3. Drawings (C-mount [with C/CS mount module B]) ............................................................................24
3.5.2.4. Drawings board level......................................................................................................................24
3.5.2.5. Referenced documents...................................................................................................................25
3.5.2.6. Sensor features .............................................................................................................................25
3.5.2.7. Note: horizontal image lines (MQ013CG-E2, MQ013MG-E2).............................................................25
3.5.2.8. Note: triggered exposure ................................................................................................................25
3.5.3. MQ013xG-ON (VITA1300) .......................................................................................................................26
3.5.3.1. Sensor and camera parameters ......................................................................................................26
3.5.3.2. Quantum efficiency curves [%]........................................................................................................27
3.5.3.3. Drawings (C-mount [with C/CS mount module B]) ............................................................................27
3.5.3.4. Camera orientation.........................................................................................................................28
3.5.3.5. Referenced documents...................................................................................................................28
3.5.3.6. Sensor features .............................................................................................................................28
3.5.4. MQ013xG-ON (PYTHON1300) .................................................................................................................29
3.5.4.1. Sensor and camera parameters ......................................................................................................29
3.5.4.2. Quantum efficiency curves [%]........................................................................................................30
3.5.4.3. Drawings (C-mount [with C/CS mount module B]) ............................................................................30
3.5.4.4. Drawings board level......................................................................................................................31
3.5.4.5. Camera orientation.........................................................................................................................31
3.5.4.6. Referenced documents...................................................................................................................31
3.5.4.7. Sensor features .............................................................................................................................31
3.5.5. MQ022xG-CM ........................................................................................................................................32
3.5.5.1. Sensor and camera parameters ......................................................................................................32
3.5.5.2. Quantum efficiency curves [%]........................................................................................................33
3.5.5.3. Drawings (C-mount [with C/CS mount module B]) ............................................................................34
3.5.5.4. Drawings board level......................................................................................................................34
3.5.5.5. Referenced documents...................................................................................................................35
3.5.5.6. Sensor features .............................................................................................................................35
3.5.6. MQ042xG-CM ........................................................................................................................................36
3.5.6.1. Sensor and camera parameters ......................................................................................................36
3.5.6.2. Quantum efficiency curves [%]........................................................................................................37
3.5.6.3. Drawings (C-mount [with C/CS mount module B]) ............................................................................38
3.5.6.4. Drawings board level......................................................................................................................38
3.5.6.5. Referenced documents...................................................................................................................39
3.5.6.6. Sensor features .............................................................................................................................39
3.6. User interface – LEDs ......................................................................................................................................40
3.7. xiQ USB 3.0 Interface.......................................................................................................................................41
3.7.1. Location .................................................................................................................................................41
3.7.2. Pinning...................................................................................................................................................41
3.8. xiQ Flex cable interface ....................................................................................................................................42
3.8.1. Flex Connection Location.........................................................................................................................42
3.8.2. Pinning...................................................................................................................................................42
3.9. xiQ Digital Input / Output (GPIO) Interface ..........................................................................................................43
3.9.1. Location .................................................................................................................................................43
3.9.2. IO Connector Pinning ..............................................................................................................................43
3.9.3. Digital Input ............................................................................................................................................44

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3.9.3.1. Digital Input - General info ..............................................................................................................44
3.9.3.2. Digital Input – Wiring......................................................................................................................44
3.9.3.3. Digital Input – 24V logic .................................................................................................................45
3.9.3.4. Digital Input – 5V logic ...................................................................................................................46
3.9.4. Digital Output .........................................................................................................................................47
3.9.4.1. Digital Output - General info ...........................................................................................................47
3.9.4.2. Digital Output – signal levels...........................................................................................................47
3.9.4.3. Digital Output – Internal schematic..................................................................................................47
3.9.4.4. Digital Output – Wiring ...................................................................................................................48
3.9.4.5. Digital Output – Timing...................................................................................................................54
3.10. CBL-U3-1M0 / CBL-U3-3M0 / CBL-U3-5M0.....................................................................................................55
3.11. CBL-U3-3M0-ANG...........................................................................................................................................56
3.12. CBL-MQ-FL-0M1/ CBL-MQ-FL-0M25...............................................................................................................58
3.13. CBL-USB3FLEX-0M10 / CBL-USB3FLEX-0M25 / CBL-USB3FLEX-0M50.............................................................58
3.14. BOB-MQ-FL ....................................................................................................................................................59
3.15. CBL-MQSYNC-3M0 / CBL-MQSYNC-5M0 .........................................................................................................60
3.16. Tripod Adapter – MQ-BRACKET-T.....................................................................................................................61
3.16.1. Drawings legacy brackets for MQ013xG-yy and MQ042xG-CM..................................................................62
3.16.2. Drawings (universal bracket)....................................................................................................................62
3.17. USB 3 host adapters ........................................................................................................................................64
4. Operation.................................................................................................................................................................65
4.1. System Requirements ......................................................................................................................................65
4.1.1. Software Requirements ...........................................................................................................................65
4.1.2. Hardware Requirements ..........................................................................................................................65
4.1.2.1. System Configuration .....................................................................................................................65
4.1.2.2. USB 3.0 Host Adapter ....................................................................................................................66
4.1.2.3. Cables...........................................................................................................................................66
4.2. Video Formats .................................................................................................................................................67
4.2.1. Full Resolution ........................................................................................................................................67
4.2.2. ROIs – Region Of Interest ........................................................................................................................67
4.2.3. Downsampling Modes.............................................................................................................................67
4.2.3.1. Binning..........................................................................................................................................67
4.2.3.2. Skipping ........................................................................................................................................67
4.2.4. Image Data Output Formats.....................................................................................................................68
4.3. Acquisition modes ...........................................................................................................................................69
4.3.1. Free-Run................................................................................................................................................69
4.3.2. Trigger controlled Acquisition/Exposure ....................................................................................................69
4.3.2.1. Triggered mode without overlap ......................................................................................................70
4.3.2.2. Triggered mode with overlap...........................................................................................................71
4.3.2.3. Triggered acquisition - burst of frames ............................................................................................73
4.3.2.4. Exposure defined by trigger pulse length .........................................................................................73
4.4. Camera Parameters and Features.....................................................................................................................74
4.4.1. Exposure ................................................................................................................................................74
4.4.2. Gain.......................................................................................................................................................74
4.5. Host-Assisted Image Processing Parameters Available in xiAPI. ..........................................................................74
4.5.1. Auto Exposure – Auto Gain......................................................................................................................74

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4.5.2. White Balance ........................................................................................................................................74
4.5.2.1. Assisted Manual White Balance ......................................................................................................74
4.5.2.2. Auto White Balance........................................................................................................................74
4.5.3. Gamma ..................................................................................................................................................74
4.5.4. Sharpness ..............................................................................................................................................74
4.5.5. Color Correction Matrix............................................................................................................................75
4.5.6. Sensor Defect Correction.........................................................................................................................75
4.5.7. HDR .......................................................................................................................................................76
5. Software ..................................................................................................................................................................79
5.1. Accessing the Camera .....................................................................................................................................79
5.1.1. Proprietary API........................................................................................................................................79
5.1.2. Standard Interface ..................................................................................................................................79
5.1.2.1. GenICam .......................................................................................................................................79
5.1.2.2. USB3 Vision...................................................................................................................................79
5.1.3. Vision Library Integration .........................................................................................................................79
5.2. XIMEA CamTool...............................................................................................................................................80
5.3. Supported Vision Libraries................................................................................................................................82
5.3.1. Libraries maintained by XIMEA.................................................................................................................82
5.3.1.1. MathWorks MATLAB ......................................................................................................................82
5.3.1.2. MVTec HALCON.............................................................................................................................82
5.3.1.3. National Instruments LabVIEW Vision Library....................................................................................82
5.3.1.4. OpenCV.........................................................................................................................................82
5.4. XIMEA Windows Software Package ...................................................................................................................83
5.4.1. Contents ................................................................................................................................................83
5.4.2. Installation..............................................................................................................................................83
5.5. XIMEA Linux Software Package.........................................................................................................................86
5.5.1. Contents ................................................................................................................................................86
5.5.2. Installation..............................................................................................................................................86
5.6. XIMEA macOS Software Package......................................................................................................................88
5.6.1. Contents ................................................................................................................................................88
5.6.2. Installation..............................................................................................................................................88
5.6.3. Start XIMEA CamTool ..............................................................................................................................89
5.7. Programming ..................................................................................................................................................90
5.7.1. XIMEA APIs.............................................................................................................................................90
5.7.2. xiAPI Overview........................................................................................................................................90
5.7.3. xiAPI Functions Description......................................................................................................................90
5.7.4. xiAPI Parameters Description ...................................................................................................................91
5.7.5. xiAPI Examples .......................................................................................................................................91
5.7.5.1. Connect Device..............................................................................................................................91
5.7.5.2. Parameterize Device.......................................................................................................................91
5.7.5.3. Acquire Images..............................................................................................................................92
5.7.5.4. Control Digital Input / Output (GPIO) ................................................................................................92
5.7.6. xiAPI Auto Bandwidth Calculation.............................................................................................................93
5.7.7. USB3 Vision............................................................................................................................................93
5.7.8. GenICam ................................................................................................................................................93
5.8. XIMEA Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................94

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6. Appendix..................................................................................................................................................................95
6.1. Troubleshooting and Support............................................................................................................................95
6.1.1. Worldwide Support..................................................................................................................................95
6.1.2. Before Contacting Technical Support........................................................................................................95
6.1.3. Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................................................................................95
6.1.3.1. What is USB 3.0 SuperSpeed?........................................................................................................95
6.1.3.2. What is the real transfer speed?......................................................................................................96
6.1.3.3. Why can I not achieve maximum transfer speed?.............................................................................96
6.1.3.4. What voltage should be applied to Digital Input of xiQ to turn it on/off? ..............................................96
6.1.3.5. What is the implementation of Digital Output (VDO) of xiQ? ...............................................................96
6.2. Product service request (PSR)...........................................................................................................................97
6.2.1. Step 1 - Contact Support.........................................................................................................................97
6.2.2. Step 2 - Create Product Service Request (PSR).........................................................................................97
6.2.3. Step 3 - Wait for PSR Approval ................................................................................................................97
6.2.4. Step 4 - Sending the camera to XIMEA.....................................................................................................97
6.2.5. Step 5 - Waiting for Service Conclusion....................................................................................................97
6.2.6. Step 6 - Waiting for return delivery...........................................................................................................97
6.3. Safety instructions and precautions...................................................................................................................98
6.3.1. Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................98
6.3.2. Mounting / Screwing ...............................................................................................................................98
6.3.3. Connections ...........................................................................................................................................98
6.3.4. Power supply..........................................................................................................................................98
6.3.5. Environment / protect against water .........................................................................................................98
6.3.6. Recommended light conditions. ...............................................................................................................98
6.3.7. Protect the optical components................................................................................................................99
6.3.8. Mechanical loads....................................................................................................................................99
6.3.9. Camera / lens cleaning ...........................................................................................................................99
6.3.10. Protect against static discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................................99
6.3.11. Safety instructions for board level cameras...............................................................................................99
6.4. Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................100
6.5. Disclaimer of Warranty...................................................................................................................................100
6.6. List Of Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................100
6.7. Standard Terms & Conditions of XIMEA GmbH.................................................................................................100
6.8. Copyright ......................................................................................................................................................106
6.9. Revision History .............................................................................................................................................106
7. Glossary.................................................................................................................................................................107
8. list of figures ..........................................................................................................................................................108
9. list of tables ...........................................................................................................................................................111

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2. xiQ Camera Series
2.1. What is xiQ
xiQ [ksi-kju: or sai-kju:] is an ultra-compact USB 3.0 Industrial camera family with outstanding features:
•Extremely small footprint
•Low thermal dissipation
•Single PC board electronics
•USB3 Vision Standard compatible
•sensors: VGA, 1.3 MP, 2 MP, 2.2 MP and 4.2 MP, b/w, color and NIR extended
•frame rates: VGA @ >500 fps to 4.2 MP @ 90 fps
2.2. Advantages
Industry standard interface Compliant with USB 3.0 SuperSpeed specification
AIA standard compatibility USB3 Vision standard
small fits into places where no other camera can fit
Low power consumption 1.0 to 1.8 W
Powerful 5Gb/s interface up to 450Mpix/s data throughput
Fast high speed, high frame rate: >500fps at VGA and 90fps at 4Mpix resolutions
Robust full metal housing, no sheet metal covers
Lightweight facilitates increased performance of robotic arms and gimbals
Connectivity Programmable opto-isolated input and output, 3 status LEDs
Compatibility support for Windows, Linux and MacOS, various Image Processing Libraries
Software interfaces GenICam / GenTL and highly optimized xiAPI SDK
Economical excellent value and price, low TCO and fast ROI
table 2-1, advantages