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1. a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 184 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitchl vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchBoundADC LvPowerSwitchBoundADC_ None now manual control features are available GEN lt i gt CAM set the power switch 1 to the automatic mode binding feedback from external ADC 1 to it write enum LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 write enum LvPowerSwitchBoundADC ExternalADC1 now automatic lens control features are available set the power switch 1 to the manual mode write enum LwPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 write enum LvPowerSwitchBoundADC None now manual control features are available 6 14 2 2 Power switch s operation serialization The power switch control subsystem is able to handle just a single operation at a time To keep it predictable no request queuing is done by the camera the application is responsible for serializing the operations properly and not issue a new request while other operation on one of the power switches is still in progress The camera reports when a given operation is finished properly through its GenlCam interface for every command feature the progress is reported through its IsDone property In Simplon API this can b
2. i Image Acquisition Image Acquisition 01 D x File Acquisition Code Generation Help ealas ak Source Connection Parameters Code Generation Acquisition Control Elow Acquire Images intoop xl Insert Code Acquisition Mode Asynchronous Acquisition x sta Disconnect Yariable Names Connection Handle JacqHandle Loop Counter inex Image Object mage ti i i O Image Files fimageFies tst lt C i sS W Code Preview 8 2 Common Vision Blox Stemmer Imaging This section provides hints for successful integration of our cameras in the Common Vision Blox library The details of the Common Vision Blox image acquisition interface is subject to change by Stemmer Imaging In case of any discrepancies the official Stemmer Imaging documentation overrides the info in this manual If in doubts please contact Stemmer Imaging to get more accurate information 8 2 1 GigE Vision interface PicSight GigE PicSight Smart When working with our GigE Vision cameras the Common Vision Blox image acquisition interface can access the GigE Vision cameras directly no Leutron Vision software needs to be installed During the initial tests it might still be good idea to install the Simplon software package for easy camera configuration or possible troubleshooting If desired however the cameras might also be connected through the Simplon GenTL Producer as described in the next section Comm
3. optionally set the exposure mode Timed is anyway currently the only thus default option write enum ExposureMode Timed On an older series of PicSight GigE cameras Trigger Width exposure mode was used when triggering over the TTL input In this mode the exposure time was controlled by the width of the trigger signal These legacy cameras are however obsolete and the Trigger Width more is no more available on current camera series 6 6 3 Trigger modes The following sections give an overview of the trigger modes supported by the cameras Detailed timing specifications are model specific 6 6 3 1 Free running mode In the free running mode no external triggers are considered by the camera A continuous video stream with constant frame rate see Appendix A Technical specifications for individual models p 293 is output by the camera Exposure time is programmable a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 129 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control frame rate Internal trigger Exposure CCD charge storage VD Readout see video output timing Figure 6 17 Free running mode timing 6 6 3 2 Triggered mode accurate exposure In the triggered mode only the leading edge of the trigger pulse is significant When encountered an exposure starts eventually after a programmable delay The length of the exposure is program mable The
4. PicSight R502M GigE RTF 10 0 2 111 00 18 66 86 E8 28 0 Atheros PicSight G43AB GigE Smart50x 10 0 2 231 00 18 66 86 E8 59 0 Xaphoon Update device Package name PicSightGige_UpdateMixed_M1_02_166 R2_00_059 bin Simplon GigE updater log For PicSight Package firmware 2 00 059 seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess Status Ready Progress Open package Update selected device s X IV Reset after update I Factory default 4 The Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool will indicate the progress It will take a while Do not disconnect or power off the cameras during the update procedure a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 87 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation F Simplon GigE ision configuration 1 00 081 5f xj eas 0 12 AF e ais PicSight R502M GigE RTF 10 0 2 111 28 Atheros 2 PicSight G43AB GigE Smart50x 10 0 2 231 TRIGA 7 ZADAN Update device Package name PicSightGige_UpdateMixed_M1_02_166 R2_00_059 bin Package firmware 2 00 059 Status Updating 10 0 2 111 1 1 Get Versions Progress CTT Standardversion 2 00 059 RecoverVersion 1 02 166 Open package Memory 2x64MB 166 Cpu PNX1502E Updating Device Cancel update I Reset after update T Factory default 5 When finished click again the Firmware update button in the main toolbar of Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool to switch back to i
5. Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 122 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control e The camera can report the image size in the chunk data Section 6 11 Chunk data p 168 When connecting the cameras through other software than Simplon API check if your library supports chunk data decoding e The parameters of the image acquired in each respective buffer can be retrieved through the GenTL interface Simplon API provides direct access to these info fields e The GigE Vision compatible cameras PicSight GigE and PicSight Smart report the image size also in GigE Vision control packets When connecting the cameras through other software than Simplon API check if your library provides the information from the control packets and how LvFixedPayloadSize true AOI Width Height locked The reported payload size during acquisition corresponds with actual AOI size size is fixed considering chunk data allocated buffer WidthMax fits acquired data LvFixedPayloadSize false Width Height configurable The reported payload size during acquisition corresponds with max AOI size size is variable considering chunk data allocated buffer WidthMax can be bigger than acquired data Width B Figure 6 14 Variable payload size EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle use variable payload size the PayloadSize feature reports max possible size LvSe
6. 5 When finished with the camera configuration you can test the image acquisition using the Live or Snap buttons in the Connection tab of the assistant You can repeat changing the camera configuration until the desired final status is reached Image Acquisition Image Acquisition 01 File Acquisition Code Generation Help gt Pa a Source Connection Parameters Code Generation Interface Library hAcqGentCamTL dl Rev 4 2 20101021 Device ace 0 GigE Interface vendor Leutron Vision model PicSight P203B GigE Y Port Jo z Camera File default zi I Trigger Select Resolution x Full 7 F Full 7 Color Space default 7 Field progressive Bit Depth 1 SE Generic 6 When finished configuring the camera you can let the assistant to generate the application code for you Proceed to the Code Generation tab and click the Insert Code button The as sistant will generate code that finds and opens the selected camera adjusts all the camera parameters you have changed in the assistant and then start a simple acquisition loop By default it will automatically disconnect from the camera so that you can immediately start playing with the generated script The script can serve as a very good starting point for the actual application a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 275 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages
7. now LUT itself is read only controlled indirectly GEN lt i gt CAM select the direct LUT control mode write enum LvLUTMode Direct access the LUT entries directly now select a higher level function here white balance write enum LvLUTMode BalanceWhite now LUT itself is read only controlled indirectly 6 10 1 3 White balance White balance function is adjustment of intensities of individual color R G B channels to com pensate for the unwanted color shift e g because of non neutral ambient illumination of the scene The white balancing is controlled through amplification factors to be applied on the indi vidual R G B color channels Note that white balance makes only sense when using a true RGB pixel format The camera implements the white balance functionality using the RGB LUT the white balance factors ratios are applied as linear functions in the individual R G B LUT s To make the white balance functinality avilable if supported by the camera first switch LUT Mode to White Balance To apply the desired white balance factors select progressively the individual color channels Red Green Blue in the Balance Ratio Selector enumeration and for each channel configure the desired amplification factor through Balance Ratio The Balance Ratio is a floating point factor allowing to amplify the given color channel within certain lim
8. from those mean values Parameter Value Operating voltage 5 24 V Input current 3mA 5V 8mA 12V 20mA 24V External resistor requirement No ON voltage level gt 4 5V OFF voltage level lt 15V Input OFF ON to sensor trigger delay 20 23 us jitter 13 2 us Input ON OFF to sensor trigger delay 49 69 us jitter 14 3 us Table 3 1 Optocoupler input parameters summary a Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 41 PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation PicSight Opto input any polarity Opto inputs common pole o Figure 3 24 Example of using the optocoupler inputs 1 O connector Pin 9 I O line 1 opto input any polarity Opto input _ 1 0 line 1 Pin 8 1 O line 2 opto input any polarity Opto input I O line 2 Pin 10 I O lines 1 2 opto inputs common pole Figure 3 25 Diagram of the internal optocoupler inputs connections 3 7 5 3 Optocoupler outputs The PicSight GigE camera is equipped with three optically isolated output lines The optocoupler outputs are connected with a common emitter Section 3 8 2 Power input amp digital I O connect or p 45 due to limited number of pins on the I O connector After power up the optocoupler outputs are in high impedance state and they remain in that state until reconfigured from the software interface Whenever the optocoupler output is discon nected in the SW in
9. The automatic exposure algorithm observes the luminance of acquired images and attempts to keep it at constant level by compensating for any changes by adjusting the exposure time for subsequent frames To prevent flickering the adjustments are low pass fltered it may take sev eral frames until the target luminance is restored again To switch the camera to automatic exposure if supported by the camera you switch the Auto matic Exposure enumeration from Off to Continuous The exposure time itself will become read only since that feature is now under control of the camera firmware EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle switch to automatic exposure mode if LvIsAvailableEnumEntry hDev LvDevice ExposureAuto VVExposureAuto Continuous vSetEnum hDev 1vDevice ExposureAuto LvExposureAuto_ Continuous switch back to the direct control of exposure time LvSetEnum hDev LvDevice ExposureAuto LvExposureAuto Off GEN lt i gt CAM switch to automatic exposure mode write enum ExposureAuto Continuous switch back to the direct control of exposure time write enum ExposureAuto Off a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 128 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control When used together with the automatic gain feature Section 6 9 Analog con trols p 149 the auto
10. Z QoS Packet Scheduler 2 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 4 Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder esta Uinta Description Leutron Vision Simplon Filter Driver e When enabled it is still possible to configure whether to use the filter driver for each respective acquisition The default behavior is configured through the Simplon configuration file and Simplon Settings utility Section 5 7 Simplon configuration p 93 option GenTL Options GenTL Device Options GenTL GEV Device Options Default use of filter driver e The default behavior can be changed on per device basis through a corresponding feature in the GenTL Device feature tree The feature name is LvGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode dis played as Device Stream Capture Mode in a GUI It is an enumeration allowing to select among default behaviour according to the configuration file described above socket acquisition filter driver off acquisition routed through standard network stack or acquisition using filter driver a Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 81 PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation 5 3 HTTP based configuration The PicSight GigE
11. Leutron Vision 61 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation The directory contains in particular the main Simplon configuration file 1v simplon ini The file should be edited with superuser privileges See Section 5 7 1 Simplon Settings utility and the configuration file p 93 for details Application data The various application data such as logs and cache go to var opt simplon simplon File Browser fois File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tabs Help lt Back v Forward y D c a Q Location var opt simplon d Q 6 Q Icon View i Te a wd gt m mail S GCCache log XMLCache v B opt p run p b spool as gt 3 items Free space 32 3 GB Figure 4 17 Linux installation layout application data The data are stored in several subdirectories in particular e log default destination for Simplon log files in particular the 1v simplon log that are useful for any troubleshooting refer to Chapter 9 Troubleshooting amp Support p 288 e XMLCache contains GenlCam XML files downloaded from cameras e GCCache preprocessed versions of the GenlCam XML files for performance improvement These can be safely removed Simplon will re generate them upon next use User specific files Possible user specific files Such as demos tools configuration are stored in simplon simplon File Browser a File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tabs Help lt Back v Forward y ir
12. Power switch 2 9 11 Lens motor 1 Zoom Power switch 1 10 12 Lens motor 1 Zoom Power switch 1 11 13 Reserved for future use DO NOT CONNECT n c 14 Video out CVBS 13 15 Reserved for future use DO NOT CONNECT 14 16 Reserved for future use DO NOT CONNECT 15 17 Video ground 16 18 Reserved for future use DO NOT CONNECT 17 19 Reserved for future use DO NOT CONNECT 18 20 Reserved for future use DO NOT CONNECT 19 21 10 26 VDC power input disconnected on Power over Ethernet 20 models a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 46 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Pin 22 23 24 25 26 Signal Reserved for future use DO NOT CONNECT Reserved for future use DO NOT CONNECT Reserved for future use DO NOT CONNECT RS 232 RxD serial data input RS 232 TxD serial data output D sub 25 21 22 23 24 25 Table 3 6 External device control connector pinout including pin numbers on the SDR 26 to D sub 25 adapter 3 8 3 1 SDR 26 connector adapter cable An adapter cable to interface the camera s 26 pin SDR connector is available The other side of the cable holds a D sub 25 pin female connector The D sub connector can either be used directly or the cable can be opened and used to interface another custom connector type The construction of the cable is described in the following figure SDR 26 pin D sub 25 pin connector connector lt 1 twisted
13. a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 83 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Welcome Login Successful im i Welcome Status You are logged in with GigE User rights Figure 5 28 PicSight GigE HTTP interface administration options The category Change nickname and IP address allows to change the nickname user name of the camera a name which can be used to identify open the camera among the cameras dis covered in the network When working with multiple cameras it might be good idea to use a unique nickname for each of them The same configuration page also allows to adjust camera s IP configuration IP address subnet mask and default gateway Note that when setting the IP address to 0 0 0 0 switches the camera to DHCP LLA mode Welcome Set Nickname and IP Address Home Status Ses Peds p See eR Ngee the Sees REMORSE EE i Nickname Bobr Actual Image i IP Address 10 0 2 216 IP Gateway 10 0 2 100 IP Net Mask 255 255 255 0 ox Note Set the IP Address to 0 0 0 0 if you want the camera to get IP address dynamically from a DHCP server Figure 5 29 PicSight GigE HTTP interface nickname and IP configuration The Change system operating mode page offers to switch the camera between legacy and pure GigE Vision operating modes The legacy mode that the camera will start with legacy firmware version version 1 x supporting the
14. 2 Instruct the smart application to apply the command executing the ASCII Command Execute command feature The smart application will start executing the operation bound to the command and when finished it will provide the feedback 3 Wait for completion of the command wait until the IsDone GenlCam property of the command yields true in Simplon API this is inspected through LvCmdI sDone The smart application signals the command as done when the operation is finished Important do not try to read the response and return code before the command is completed otherwise the communication may fail 4 Read the command response string from ASCII Command Response and the integer return code from ASCII Command Return Code Maximal supported response length is 128 characters EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle send simple command foobar LvSetString hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppAsciiCmdString foobar vvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppAsciiCmdExecute wait for the response return code and pick it up wait until the operation end using LvCmdIsDone ov by specifying the timeout in LvCmdExecute call above char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppAsciiCmdFeedback StringVal 1024 int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppAsciiCmdRetCode amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM send simple command foobar write
15. 211328 PicSight P202B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 10 PicSight P202B GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 11 PicSight P202M GigE AS PicSight P202M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 1 8 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX274 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 307 a Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P202M GigE AS 1 0 09 08 07 06 Z 05 Relative Response 04 03 02 01 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 1624 x 1236 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1688 x 1248 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input 14 6 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 4 x 4 4 um 8 5 x 6 8 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 30 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 10 26
16. 412328 PicSight G43AM GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 4 PicSight G43AM GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 5 PicSight P133B GigE AS PicSight P133B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 1 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX442AQ Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 298 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P133B GigE AS 10 09 08 o7 5 o6 H 05 o4 z 03 02 01 o 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1304 x 976 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1360 x 986 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 8 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive O x O um 6 23 x 5 09 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 100 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 10 26 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI app
17. Controls the port to which the device must send messages Type integer GUI visibility guru Controls the destination IP address for the mes sage channel Type integer GUI visibility guru Provides the transmission timeout value in milli seconds Type integer GUI visibility guru Unit ms Controls the number of retransmissions allowed when a message channel message times out Type integer GUI visibility guru This feature indicates the source port for the message channel Type integer GUI visibility guru Read only feature Selects the stream channel to control Type integer GUI visibility expert Enables the camera to continue to stream for this stream channel if its control channel is closed or regardless of the reception of any ICMP messages such as destination unreachable messages Type bool GUI visibility guru Enables cameras to use the extended chunk data payload type for this stream channel Type bool GUI visibility guru Reports the direction of the stream channel Type enumeration Possible values Transmitter GUI visibility guru Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 231 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name GevSCPInterfaceIndex GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Interface Index GevSCPHostPort GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Host Port GevSCPSFireTestPacket GevStreamChannelSel
18. Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P32B Smart502 e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 10 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 121602 PicSight P32B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 121603 PicSight P32B Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 121627 PicSight P32B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 121628 PicSight P32B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 13 PicSight P32B Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity B 14 PicSight P32M Smart502 PicSight P32M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 CCD inte
19. GEN lt i gt CAM switch analog gain to automatic mode write enum GainSelector AnalogAl1l write enum GainAuto Continuous switch digital gain to automatic mode write enum GainSelector DigitalAll1 write enum GainAuto Continuous switch to automatic black level mode write enum BlackLevelSelector A11 write enum BlackLevelAuto Continuous switch the analog gain back to manual mode reading the newly adjusted value write enum GainSelector AnalogAl1l write enum GainAuto Off read float Gain When using automatic gain together with the automatic exposure feature Sec tion 6 6 2 1 Automatic exposure p 128 the auto exposure takes precedence Automatic gain is inactive as long as the automatic exposure functionality does not reach its limits only then the automatic gain becomes active as well Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 155 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control The automatic gain functionality might work against the manual exposure time settings When increasing the exposure time the automatic gain function will decrease the gain to reach again the target luminance level automatic gain value never fully reaches the limits min max of the manual gain The low pass filter applied in the automatic gain algorithm can cause that the settings 6 10 Luminance and color handling The section discusses camera features contr
20. GUI name Gain Selector Gain GainSelector GUI name Gain GainAuto GainSelector GUI name Automatic Gain BlackLevelSelector GUI name Black Level Selector BlackLevel BlackLevelSelector GUI name Black Level BlackLevelAuto BlackLevelSelector GUI name Automatic Black Level Selects which gain type to configure Type enumeration Possible values All AnalogAll DigitalAll GUI visibility beginner Gain value for the selected gain type Type float GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit dB Automatic gain mode Type enumeration Possible values Off Once Continuous GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Selects which black level type to configure Type enumeration Possible values A11 GUI visibility expert Black level value Type float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit DN Automatic black level mode Type enumeration Possible values Off Once Continuous GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Copyright Leutron Vision 218 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name Description Feature category Color Transformation Control refer to Section 6 10 Luminance and color handling p 156 Co lorTransform
21. Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning 20 2 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 6 45 x 6 45 um 10 2 x 8 3 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 48 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 3 33 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 43 dB 77 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 302 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight P141M GigE AS e 180202 PicSight P141M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 180203 PicSight P141M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 180227 PicSight P141M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 180228 PicSight P141M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 180302 PicSight P141M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 180303 PicSight P141M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 con
22. Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P83M GigE AS e Analog gain 8 28 dB default 14 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 42 dB 73 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 140202 PicSight P83M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector e 140203 PicSight P83M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 140227 PicSight P83M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 140228 PicSight P83M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 140302 PicSight P83M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 140303 PicSight P83M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 140327 PicSight P83M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 140328 PicSight P83M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more optio
23. a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 28 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation 3 Hardware interface and installation 3 1 Appearance overview Gigabit Ethernet C u y N a P W a O PWR i Aa x QS RST Reset Len Jalige Figure 3 2 PicSight GigE camera back view view PicSight GigE AR and PicSight GigE AS models a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 29 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Figure 3 3 PicSight GigE camera standard and right angle case O oe ays sew xe mm Figure 3 4 PicSight GigE camera with attached zoom lens 3 1 1 Camera case revision R1 Following figure illustrates the older camera case revision R1 The differences are detailed in Sec tion 3 2 Dimensions p 31 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 30 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Figure 3 5 PicSight GigE camera case revision R1 3 2 Dimensions The following figures show mechanical dimensions of the PicSight GigE cameras location of the connectors location and size of the mounting screws The cameras are available in the standard and right angle case Furthermore the cameras exist in the PicSight GigE AS newly delivered cameras and PicSight GigE AR legacy variant modifications The two mechanically differ only in the back pan
24. ition only and thus will have no access to internet In such case the firewall can be fully disabled for this network interface In Windows Firewall configured in Control Panel this can be selected in the Advanced configuration Windows Firewall x General Exceptions Advanced Network Connection Settings Windows Firewall is enabled for the connections selected below To add exceptions for an individual connection select it and then click Settings Settings Mi Local Area Connection At ocal Area Connection 2 r Security Logging You can create a log file for troubleshooting puposes Settings ICMP With Intemet Control Message Protocol ICMP the Settings computers on a network can share error and status information m Default Settings To restore all Windows Firewall settings to a default state click Restore Defaults sienzeanae 4 If your network configuration however requires to share internet and other network access with the image acquisition over the same media which is not recommended practice you will need to configure your firewall so that an it does not block the communication with the camera In Windows Firewall this can be done by creating an exception for each application that will be accessing the camera especially for the Simplon Explorer that we will use for the first tests possibly limiting the exception s scope to the local subnet only Not
25. 3 The installer welcomes you with following screen click Next 4 Next screen is the license agreement Please read carefully the license text and if you agree click the Agree button to proceed with installation 5 Next the installer asks you about the location where to install Simplon The default location will do well in most cases Keep it or select another preferred location and click Next 6 If running Windows Vista or newer Windows version the default software installation directory C Program Files is read only The installer will ask you where to put the application data requiring write access the dialog will not appear on Windows XP Select a desired loc ation and click Next 1 http www leutron com support downloads download area Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 13 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Quick start Simplon 0 01 083 Application Data Folder cted the installation to Program Files As this location is read only please e location for writable LV SDS application data Camera definitions INI and ples etc C Users Public LeutronVision Simplon This location is recommended if LV SDS is to be used by multiple users C Users Zdenek AppData Local LeutronVision Simplon This location is recommended only in case nobody else than the user Zdenek k will k with Simplon on this PC C Users Public LeutronVision Simplon Be sure the specified folder has writable acce
26. 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX204 Relative Response Wave Length nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 1032 x 776 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1077 x 788 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 32 5 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 65 x 4 65 um 5 8 x 4 92 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 30 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 362 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P83M Smart502 e Analog gain 8 28 dB default 14 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 42 dB 73 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL
27. 60000 ms default 50 ms Operating trigger modes e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 343 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P142AM Smart502 e Analog gain 8 28 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 43 dB 71 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 170602 PicSight P142AM Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 170603 PicSight P142AM Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 170627 PicSight P142AM Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 170628 PicSight P142AM Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Tab
28. Counter Selector Counter 1 E Timer Selector Timer 1 Timer Duration 1000 us Timer Delay Ous Timer Trigger Source Frame Trigger Figure 6 30 Strobe configured to be start 100 us before exposure start Sometimes it s desirable to assert the output just once in a number of events frame triggers This might be required in use cases such as inter camera synchronization see below or similar Such scenario is configured in the same way as the previous case delayed output just the timer is not connected directly to the frame trigger event but through a counter The timer and any line output connected would then be asserted only when the counter expires the counter thus effectively behaves as signal divider Let s have a look at the previous example modified to assert the output only at every fourth frame trigger event Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 143 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle i COntAgGune Sere OUEpUE On lane LO starting 100 ps after every 4th frame trigger and staying active 1000 ps tivst configure the counter vSetEnum hDev LvDevice CounterSelector LvCounterSelector Counterl vSetEnum hDev LvDevice CounterEventSource LvCounterEventSource FrameTrigger LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice CounterDuration 4 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvCounterMode LvCounterMode
29. GUI name Sensor ID Name of the manufacturer of the device Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Model name of the device Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Manufacturer information about the device Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Version of the device Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Version of the device firmware Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Indicates the version of the firmware and soft ware to which the device would recover Type string GUI visibility guru Read only feature Device identifier serial number Type string GUI visibility expert Read only feature User programmable device identifier Type string GUI visibility beginner Serial number of the sensor board Type string GUI visibility guru Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 204 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvGrabberID GUI name Grabber ID DeviceScanType GUI name Device Scan Type DeviceRegistersStreamingStart GUI name Device Registers Streaming Start DeviceRegistersStreamingEnd GUI name Device Registers Streaming End DeviceRegistersCheck GUI name Device Registers Check DeviceRegistersValid GUI name Device Registers Valid DeviceReset GUI name Reset Device DeviceClockSelector GUI na
30. Hirose SDR 26 connector 170203 PicSight P142AM GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connect or 90 lens mount 170227 PicSight P142AM GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 170228 PicSight P142AM GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 170302 PicSight P142AM GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 170303 PicSight P142AM GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 170327 PicSight P142AM GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 170328 PicSight P142AM GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 9 PicSight P142AM GigE AS technical specifications A 10 PicSight P202B GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P202B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 1 8 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX274 TAN AN l aE 2 ae 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Wave Length nm Relative Response bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1624 x 1236 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1688 x 1248 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 14 6 fps 12 bit single
31. Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 338 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Ordering information PicSight P133B Smart502 e 151602 PicSight P133B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 151603 PicSight P133B Smart502 AS H PNX1 502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 151627 PicSight P133B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 151628 PicSight P133B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 5 PicSight P133B Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color B 6 PicSight P141B Smart502 PicSight P141B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 2 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX285 R bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1392 x 1040 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1438 x 1050 pixels pixels F
32. LvReadoutOffsetY 200 now adjust the in memory clip AOI parameters note again that the order of setting the size and offset values might matter as described later write int Width 300 write int Height 200 write int Offsetx 100 write int OffsetY 100 Order of image format settings When combining multiple image format settings it is important to adjust them in correct order since each step defines the limits for the following step and a virtual intermediate image to which the consecutive step is applied The correct procedure is 1 AOlmode The AOI mode defines which parameters will be configurable and what will be their limits 2 Binning decimation The intermediate image resulting from the binning decimation operation is a basis for the AOI settings 3 Readout AOI Ifin manual AOI mode adjust the readout AOI parameters first The result of the readout AOI operation defines a basis for the transfer AOI step in memory clipping 4 Transfer AOI This are the regular AOI parameters available in all AOI modes They define the final image size that will be transferred to the host application buffers 5 Other parameters The other image format related parameters such as pixel format are independent from the image size related settings and can be applied at any point a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 120 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control
33. Quantum Efficiency S S 0 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 Wavelength nm Monochrome color bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 2048 x 1536 pixels Frame rate 12 77 fps Video format 10 bit single tap Scanning progressive Pixel size HxV 3 2 x 3 2 um Sensor size HxV 6 5536 x 4 9152 mm Shutter rolling 47 us 520 ms default 10 ms Operating trigger modes e Free running e Triggered mode a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 327 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight R312AB GigE AS e Analog gain 0 18 07 dB default 18 dB e Digital gain 0 24 08 dB default 0 dB e Black level 51 2 51 DN default 0 DN e Automatic black level 43 dB 61 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Horizontal 2x 3x e Vertical 2x 3x e Horizontal 2x 3x 4x 8x e Vertical 2x 3x 4x 8x C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W 441202 PicSight R31 2AB GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 441203 PicSight R31 2AB GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 co
34. e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 44 dB 69 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 130202 PicSight P52M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector e 130203 PicSight PS52M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 130227 PicSight P52M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 130228 PicSight P52M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 130302 PicSight P52M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 130303 PicSight P52M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 130327 PicSight P52M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 130328 PicSight PS52M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 20 PicSight P52M GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 21 PicSight P83B GigE AS PicSight P83B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX204 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 322 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Tec
35. integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert String of the ASCII command for the smart ap plication Type string GUI visibility expert Executes the ASCII command for the smart ap plication Type command GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 246 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvSmartAppAsciiCmdFeedback GUI name ASCII Command Response LvSmartAppAsciiCmdRetCode GUI name ASCII Command Return Code LvSmartAppPath GUI name Smart Application Path LvSmartAppStart GUI name Start Smart Application LvSmartAppExitEvent GUI name Send Smart Application Exit Event Description Response to the ASCII command for the smart application Type string GUI visibility expert Read only feature Numeric return code of the ASCII command for the smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Path of the smart application to be started Type string GUI visibility expert St
36. optional set explicitly the acquisition mode write enum AcquisitionMode Continuous configure essential features such as trigger mode and image format optional arm the camera prepare it for acquisition Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 125 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control exec_cmd AcquisitionArm lock the transport layer parameters as required by GenICam standard write int TLParamsLocked 1 now it is possible to read the required buffer size and allocate buffers the size will not change as long as TLParamsLocked is set read_int PayloadSize start and stop the acquisition as desired while NewAcquisitionsDesired exec _cmd AcquisitionStart acquire images as long as desired exec cmd AcquisitionStop unlock the transport layer parameters write int TLParamsLocked 0 if desired reconfigure the camera and start again Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 126 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control si eaten mesae maces Figure 6 16 Flow chart acquisition control in Simplon API and in generic GenICam application 6 6 2 Exposure time The direct setting of exposure time is trivial through the Exposure Time feature which is a floating point value in us EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle configure exposure time in microseconds LvSet
37. or ChunkLvExternalADCSelector To read a particular external ADC value chunk if supported by the camera select it first in the selector Flag indicating whether the frame trigger for the current image was delayed because it was issued too early before the camera could accept it Note that the way how early triggers are processed cache drop can be controlled through feature Trigger Caching Section 6 6 Acquisition and trigger control p 124 Dropped triggers are signalled through asynchronous events Section 6 12 Asynchronous events p 173 Flag indicating for cameras supporting the integrated strobe ring only whether the strobe pulse was dropped for the cur rent image due to hardware constraints in particular if the timing did not match the device capabilities the trigger arrived before the device could accept it Note that the way how early strobe requests are processed cache drop can be controlled through feature Strobe Drop Mode A string that might be appended to the image by the smart application running on PicSight Smart The contents and length of the string is defined by the respective application One or more signed integer values that might be appended to the image by the smart application running on PicSight Smart The contents and number of the values is defined by Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 172 Vision PicSight GigE user manual
38. select the connected output in User Output Selector then set its value through the User Output Value boolean feature The Line Inverter functionality still applies as usual for lines controlled through user outputs EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle configure line output on line 10 to be based on user output 1 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSelector LvLineSelector Linel0 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSource LvLineSource UserOutputl now toggle the line status through the user output value as needed vSetEnum hDev LvDevice UserOutputSelector LvUserOutputSelector UserOutputl LvSetBool hDev LvDevice UserOutputValue 1 LvSetBool hDev LvDevice UserOutputValue 0 GEN lt i gt CAM configure line output on line 10 to be based on user output 1 write enum LineSelector Linel10 write enum LineSource UserOutput1 now toggle the line status through the user output value as needed write enum UserOutputSelector UserOutput1 write bool UserOutputValue true write bool UserOutputValue false Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 140 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Digital 1 0 Control E Line Selector Line Mode Line Format Line Source Line Inverter Line Status Line Status All o User Output Selector Line 10 Opto Out Output Opto coupled User Output 1
39. special tgz based but slackware has a tool rpm2tgz which can be used to convert the rpm package rpm2tgz simlpon x yy zzz rpm and then install it installpkg simplon x yy zzz tgz Works out of the box Gentoo Originally tested version 10 1 Packaging type special no reasonable way to use the rpm deb packages need to use the tar gz package Mint Originally tested version 8 Helena Packaging type deb format e Works out of the box a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 64 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation 5 Initial configuration and preparation 5 1 Network configuration 5 1 1 Network equipment The PicSight GigE is fully compatible with the industry standard Ethernet LAN equipment It can be connected directly to the host PC point to point connection In such case a cross over cable must be used and the cable length can be up to 100 meters Note that in case of multiple Ethernet adapters in the host PC each one must be configured with a different subnet Or it can be connected to a network with one or more switches between the PicSight GigE and the host PC As the PicSight GigE complies with the IP protocol standard it should work with all standard Ethernet switches However the functions and performance grade of the switch can significantly influence the performance of the image transfer and thus care must be taken in order to select an appropriate switch Fo
40. 1304 Max Height 976 Width 1304 Height 976 x Offset 0 Offset 0 Pixel Format Bayer GR 8 AOI Mode Automatic Readout Height variable Payload Size Figure 6 3 Example GUI showing the image format features 6 5 1 Pixel format The Pixel Format feature controls the nature and layout of pixel data in the image buffer The set of available pixel formats is strongly dependent on the camera model in particular on the mounted sensor and also on the image preprocessing functions implemented by given camera such as Bayer decoding Generic applications not designed for a single particular camera type should take this into account and query first the available pixel formats Simplon API recognizes all the pixel format types and offers functions to process convert or display them The pixel formats fall into following main groups e Monochrome The camera provides true monochrome image luminance only Depending on the pixel depth ie number of bits representing each pixel the monochrome formats can be Mono8 Mono10 or Mono12 Bayer encoded color The camera provides color image as raw Bayer mosaic encoded data Similarly as for monochrome formats it the Bayer formats also exist in various bit depths Fur thermore individual image sensors might layout the color components different way within the image depending on the two pixels in top left image corner the formats are named e RG the top left pixel is red e BG the top le
41. Acquisition Arm TriggerSelector GUI name Trigger Selector TriggerMode TriggerSelector GUI name Trigger Mode TriggerSoftware TriggerSelector GUI name Generate Software Trigger TriggerSource TriggerSelector GUI name Trigger Source TriggerActivation TriggerSelector GUI name Trigger Activation TriggerDelay TriggerSelector GUI name TriggerDelay Description Stops image acquisition Type command GUI visibility beginner Arms the camera for acquisition start Type command GUI visibility expert Selects the type of trigger to configure Type enumeration Possible values FrameStart GUI visibility beginner Controls if the selected trigger is active Type enumeration Possible values Off On GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Generates a software trigger Type command GUI visibility beginner Signal source for the selected trigger Type enumeration Possible values Linel Line2 Line3 ine4 Line5 Line6o Line7 Line8 Linel 7 Linel8 Linel9 Line20 Line21 Line22 Line23 Line24 Actionl Action2 Action3 Action4 Action5 Action6 Action7 Actions Software GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Activation mode of the trigger Type enumeration Possible values RisingEdge FallingEdge GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored
42. Autoreset restarts when expired connect the timer and configure it vSetEnum hDev LvDevic ma roelector m TYEiImerse icc tor kameri ivset um hDev LvDevice TimerTriggerSource LvTimerTriggerSource Counter1lEnd LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice TimerDelay 100 0 LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice TimerDuration 1000 0 now connect the line source to the configured timer vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSelector LvLineSelector Linel0 vSetEnum hDev LvDevic ua Source LvLineSource TimerlActive optionally invert the output signal polarity LvSetBool hDev LvDevic ineInverter 1 GEN lt i gt CAM configure strobe output on line 10 starting 100 ps after every 4th frame trigger and staying active 1000 ps i eee CONN EGUREN Ene C OUNCE write enum CounterSelector Counter1 write enum CounterEventSource FrameTrigger write int CounterDuration 4 write enum CounterMode Autoreset restarts when expired connect the timer and configure it write enum TimerSelector Timer1 write enum TimerTriggerSource CounterlEnd write float TimerDelay 100 0 write float TimerDuration 1000 0 now connect the line source to the configured timer write enum LineSelector Line10 write enum LineSource TimerlActive optionally invert the output signal polarity write bool LineInverter true Leut
43. CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 326 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification PicSight R132M GigE AS 420202 PicSight R132M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 420203 PicSight R1 32M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 420227 PicSight R132M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 420228 PicSight R132M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 420302 PicSight R1 32M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 420303 PicSight R132M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 420327 PicSight R1 32M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 420328 PicSight R132M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Ordering information Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 23 PicSight R132M GigE AS technical specifications A 24 PicSight R312AB GigE AS Specification PicSight R312AB GigE AS Interface Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s Sensor 1 2 CMOS sequential readout type Aptina MT9TO01 Spectral sensitivity ace ha
44. Device User ID LvDeviceSerialNumber DeviceSelector GUI name Device Serial Number GevDevicelIPAddress DeviceSelector GUI name Device IP Address GevDeviceSubnetMask DeviceSelector GUI name Device Subnet Mask Description Update internal list of devices Type command GUI visibility beginner Selects a device module to be accessed Type integer GUI visibility beginner Device ID Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Device vendor name Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Device model name Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Access status of the device at time of last device list update Type enumeration Possible values ReadWrite ReadOnly NoAccess GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Device User ID Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Device identifier serial number Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature IP address of the GigE Vision device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Subnet mask of the GigE Vision device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 265 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features Name GevDeviceMACAddress DeviceSelector GUI name Device MAC Address Description MAC address of the GigE Vision device Type
45. EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle configure triggered mode vvSetEnum hDev LvDevice TriggerSelector LvTriggerSelector FrameStart vSetEnum hDev LvDevice TriggerMode LvTriggerMode_ On optionally use a specific trigger mode if supported if LvIsAvailable hDev LvDevice LvLongRangeExposureMode LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LvLongRangeExposureMode 1 if LvIsAvailable hDev LvDevice LvGlobalResetMode LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LvGlobalResetMode 1 configure hardware trigger input vSetEnum hDev LvDevice TriggerSource LvTriggerSource Linel opto input vSetEnum hDev LvDevice TriggerActivation LvTriggerActivation RisingEdge configure software trigger input vSetEnum hDev LvDevice TriggerSource LvTriggerSource Software configure trigger over an action command vSetEnum hDev LvDevice TriggerSource LvTriggerSource Actionl1 other options LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice TriggerDelay 100 0 100 us vSetEnum hDev LvDevice_LvTriggerCaching IviriggerCaching Cache or LvTriggerCaching Drop issue software trigger command after starting the acquisition to generate regular trigger in software trigger mode to force the trigger in hardware trigger mode vvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice TriggerSoftware switch back to free running mode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice TriggerSelector LvTriggerSelector Fr
46. Endianess Mechanism LvGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode GUI name Device Stream Capture Mode LvGevFindMaxPacketSize GUI name Find Maximal Packet Size LvGevPacketSizeValu GUI name Packet Size Value LvGevTestPacketSize GUI name Test Packet Size LvGevPacketSizeTestSuccess GUI name Packet Size Test Success LvGevCCTT GUI name Control Channel Transmission Timeout LvGevCCRC GUI name Control Channel Retry Count StreamSelector GUI name Stream Selector Description Identifies the endianess mode Type enumeration Possible values Legacy Standard GUI visibility guru Device stream capture mode Type enumeration Possible values SystemDefault FilterDriver Socket GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Determine the maximal usable packet size for streaming Type command GUI visibility guru Streaming packet size to be verified using the Test Packet Size command Type integer GUI visibility guru Test if the selected packet size is suitable for streaming in current network configuration Type command GUI visibility guru Reports success of the last packet size test com mand Type bool GUI visibility guru Read only feature Controls the GigE Vision control channel trans mission timeout value in milliseconds Type integer GUI visibility guru Unit ms Controls the number of GigE Vision control channel command retransmissions
47. For effective use of the optocoupler it is important to control it using an independent power supply When the external circuit is galvanically connected to the camera eg when reusing the camera s power to control the optocoupler the optocoupler s protective function is eliminated 3 7 5 2 Optocoupler inputs The PicSight GigE camera is equipped with two optically isolated input lines connected with one common pole Section 3 8 2 Power input amp digital I O connector p 45 due to limited number of pins on the I O connector The input optocouplers are polarity independent they can be connected with any polarity When using both optocoupler inputs the common pole has to be connected with the same polarity for both inputs The optocoupler input s logical state is understood as logical 0 if no current is flowing through the optocoupler diode logical 1 if current is flowing through the diode The optocoupler is guaranteed to be switched on logical 1 status when the voltage applied to the input is within range of 5 24 V tolerance 10 It is guaranteed to be switched off logical 0 when the applied voltage is under 1 5 V The input status is undefined between 1 5 and 4 5 V the input voltage must not exceed the 24 V limit The switching speed depends on the actual setup eg operating voltage input current temper ature The delays listed in the table are setup dependent mean values while the jitters are max imal deviations
48. GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Drives the selected power switch with desired polarity Type enumeration Possible values Off Plus Minus GUI visibility expert Power switch pulse duration in microseconds Type float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit us Pulses the selected power switch with plus polar ity Type command GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 220 a Leutron h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvPowerSwitchPulseMinus LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Power Switch Pulse Minus LvLensControlMinCalibrationRange LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Min Calibration Range LvLensControlCalibrate LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Calibrate LvLensControlCalibrationStatus LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Calibration Status LvLensControlMinusEnd LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Minus End LvLensControlPlusEnd LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Plus End LvLensControlinvertedPolarity LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Inverted Polarity LvLensControlPulsePeriod LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Pulse Period Description Pulses the selected power switch with minus polarity Type command GUI visibility expert M
49. Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 358 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Ordering information PicSight P52B Smart502 e 131602 PicSight P52B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 131603 PicSight P52B Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 131627 PicSight P52B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 131628 PicSight P52B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 19 PicSight P52B Smart502 technical specifications B 20 PicSight PS2M Smart502 Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight PS2M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX415 1 0 09 08 07 0 6 0 5 0 4 Relative Response 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 monochrome Output image resolution HxV 77
50. M Affects AOI constraints Affects transfer AOI constraints Figure 6 12 Flow chart image format configuration options 6 5 4 3 AOI parameter dependencies When working with AOI it s important to understand the dependencies between the size and offset parameters The configured area of interest must naturally fall fully into the sensor area Thus the sum of an offset with its corresponding size parameter must not exceed the current maximum size which in turn might depend on other features such as binning OffsetX Width lt WidthMax OffsetY Height lt HeightMax The current Width implies the maximum possible X Offset and vice versa similar for vertical settings For example when AOI width is equal to the sensor size the horizontal offset must naturally remain 0 to be able to increase offset one has to decrease the width first The limits for the AOI para meters can be expressed in simple equations e OffsetXmax WidthMax Width e Width WidthMax OffsetX e OffsetYpa HeightMax Height e Heightma HeightMax Offsety a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 121 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Figure 6 13 Flow chart AOI parameter dependencies 6 5 5 Fixed vs variable payload size The image format features are together with the chunk data configuration Section 6 11 Chunk data p 168 affecting the size of the data the camera transfers to
51. Off Off 0x10000 User Output 1 User Output Value of User Output Value All 0x0 User Output Value All Mask 0x0 Figure 6 27 Line output strobe controlled through the user output settings When working with multiple user outputs it is possible to adjust them all in a single access The camera provides two integer features User Output Value All and User Output Value All Mask both 32 bit bitfields The least significant bit of the bitfields corresponds with User Output 1 the next bit with User Output 2 etc The User Output Value All Mask bitfield defines the set of the user outputs to be adjusted User Output Value All defines the logical values for them When writing a new User Output Value All value the camera considers only those user outputs being enabled having their bit set in the mask The user outputs disabled in the mask bit cleared are preserved their status is left intact regardless the User Output Value All value EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle connect line sources to user outputs as desired set the value all mask to enable user output 1 and 2 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice UserOutputValueAllMask 0x3 following call sets just the enabled outputs to logical 1 the other ones are left intact keeping their current status LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice UserOutputValueAll OxFF next call sets outpu
52. P52B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 19 PicSight P52B GigE AS technical specifications A 20 PicSight P52M GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight PS2M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX415 1 0 09 08 07 06 0 5 0 4 Relative Response 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 monochrome Output image resolution HxV 776 x 580 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 823 x 592 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 8 3 x 8 3 um 7 48 x 6 15 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 321 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight PS2M GigE AS e Analog gain 10 26 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain n a
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54. PicSight P141M Smart502 00 ee eesesesesnsesnerseseaceeaeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeacaeaeaeaeaeaeeeaeees 340 B 8 PicSight P14 2AB Smart502 sicwceccecncecseesncesiensncesisnsneesutnencnsnensnenctenenceoneneseecuenenen 342 B 9 PicSight PI4ZAM Smart502 0 sss sesesesneeseseseseeeaeeeaeaeaeeeacaeaeaeaeaeaceeaeaeaeeeaeaes 343 B 10 PicSight P2O2B SMart502 0 eee eeeeseeeseerensesnsreneeaeeeanaeaeaeananaeaeanaeanananaeasenaees 344 B 11 PicSight PZO2ZM Smart502 0 ee sesesesnsesesesnseaeeeaeeeaeaeaeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeeaeaes 346 B 12 PicSight P2O3B SMart502 20 0 0 ce eesesesnseenseseseerseeeaeaeaeanaeasaeaeaeanaeanananaeaeaeaees 347 B 13 PicSight P32B SmMart502 00 0 0 eeeeseseseseseersnsesrsesnsenaeanaeanaeaeananaeasaeaeanaeaeanaeeees 349 B 14 PicSight P32M Smart502 0 ee eeeeseseseseseseseeaeeeaeeeaeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeeaeees 350 B 15 PicSight P33B SMart502 cs cisscesicesseessed ssa cisnsnte secestencnenseenstetonencssbontecseesnencsensnee 352 B 16 PicSight P33M Smart502 0 ee eeeesesesesesnsrseseeeeaeaeacaeaeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeeaeaeaeaes 353 B 17 PicSight P34B SMart502 i c cc ccsersccecsetsnerosecsensscnrnerenenosenosstesonosenesencsenesensneeesen 354 B 18 PicSight P34M Smart502 0 se eeeeseseseeesesnsecaeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeeaeees 356 B 19 PicSight PS52B SMart502 ssscisscesisesncesscesnctctsesntessessncrvedvnervsuronctoneentnsesbosenoseesete 357 B 20 PicSight PS2M Smart502 sn cc
55. Rate Figure 6 15 Example GUI showing the acquisition and trigger features 6 6 1 Basic acquisition control The camera delivered off factory always starts in free running mode as soon as the acquisition is started it acquires images in highest possible frame rate without need for any triggering The basic acquisition control is in all working modes done using few basic camera features Acquisition Mode This enumeration is a mandatory feature for GigE Vision cameras hence it is implemented on all our camera families even if they currently support only a single acquisition mode Continuous Setting this feature is thus optional Acquisition Start Command that actually starts the acquisition In free running mode the camera starts immediatelly grabbing and streaming images In triggered mode the images will be acquired upon valid triggers Simplon API en capsulates this command in LvDeviceAcquisitionStart together with additional startup actions Acquisition Stop Command stopping the acquisition In free running mode the acquisition stops after finishing the current frame In triggered mode no more trig gers will be accepted Simplon API encapsulates this command in LvDeviceAcquisitionStop together with additional stopping actions Acquisition Arm Optional command that puts the camera to a status ready for acquisition It performs some initialization and verification routines otherwise handled during acquisitio
56. SDR 26 connector 450328 PicSight R502M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 26 PicSight R502M GigE AS technical specifications Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 331 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Appendix B Technical specifications for the smart models B 1 PicSight G32B Smart502 Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight G32B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 CMOS parallel readout type Aptina MT9V403 7 HH al Fa a Green B Green R i bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount 196 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 9 9 x 9 9 um 6 5241 x 4 8906 mm global 20 us 1300 ms default 5 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Ana
57. Selector Interface Gateway Interface MAC Address 04 60 00 00 00 00 Interface Subnet Selector 0 nterface Subnet IP Address 0 0 0 0 Interface Subnet Mash 0 0 0 0 Update Device List E Device Selector 0 Device ID LYGTL 00 18 66 86 68 34 Device Vendor Name Leutron Vision Device Model Name PicSight P203B GigE RTF Read Write Dev Greenhorn Device Serial Number 0 Device IP Address Device Subnet Mask levice MAC Address 34 Figure 7 2 Example GUI showing the GenTL interface module features 7 2 1 Information about the interface The interface module provides basic set of features describing its properties Interface ID Unique ID of the interface This feature is used for communic ation between the GenTL producer and consumer it should not be interpreted anyhow by the user Interface Type A feature dictated by the GenTL specification It informs the consumer about the camera interface technology it supports For Simplon GenTL Producer it s always GigE Vision for the in terface s handling the GigE Vision cameras such as PicSight GigE and Custom for the interface controlling Check Sight CheckSight ll a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 252 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features Interface MAC Address MAC address corresponding with the interface GigE Vision interfaces only Interface gateways information The Interface Gateway Selector feature zero based integer index
58. Selects the LUT control mode Type enumeration Possible values Direct BalanceWhite BrightnessContrast GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Selects which LUT to configure Type enumeration Possible values Luminance Red Green Blue GUI visibility expert Activates the selected LUT Type bool GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets LUT element index Type integer GUI visibility guru Copyright Leutron Vision 224 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LUTValue LUTIndex GUI name LUT Value LUTValueAl1l LUTSelector GUI name LUT Value All LvLUTReset LUTSelector GUI name LUT Reset BalanceRatioSelector GUI name Balance Ratio Selector BalanceRatio BalanceRatioSelector GUI name Balance Ratio BalanceWhiteAuto GUI name Automatic White Balance LvLUTBrightness GUI name Brightness LvLUTContrast GUI name Contrast Description LUT value for the selected index Type integer GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Accesses the entire content of the selected LUT in one chunk access Type raw register GUI visibility guru Resets the LUT settings Type command GUI visibility expert Selects which color channel to configure Type enumeration Possible values Red Green B
59. Sends exit event to the currently running smart application The application will finish execution at closest suitable point Since the smart application releases control over the camera a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 201 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control the entire feature tree becomes invalid and should be released and reopened again EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle read the application identifier char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppID StringVal 1024 start the smart application specified by its path Ti Geta ntire feature tr will be invalidated by this action LvSetString hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppPath MySmartAppPath vvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppStart send the exit event to the running smart application the entire feature tr will be invalidated by this action vvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppExitEvent GEN lt i gt CAM read the application identifier read_string LvSmartAppID start the smart application specified by its path the entire feature tr will be invalidated by this action write string LvSmartAppPath MySmartAppPath exec_cmd LvSmartAppStart send the exit event to the running smart application the entire feature tree will be invalidated by this action exec cmd LvSma
60. TEPUK AER 284 8 3 2 3 DEVICE ser ebneri nsni esas San E ES SEEE ESENS SAREE E SET E ERRES 284 8 3 3 Settings saved from Simplon Explorer sssssssssssssssssssssersssesssesssesesesesesesesee 285 B39 e E POATUPES E E T E EA 285 te OPEN A E E E T E 286 9 Troubleshooting amp Support 00 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 288 9 1 Getting support for Leutron Vision products ee eececececeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 288 9 1 1 Before you contact the support team cece cece ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 288 9 1 2 COMACEOPUIONS sscsesesesoeescswennasentseedaasuenvaneveapensednaavadebebeedeasueneasebiebendadeet 288 9 1 3 Gathering information about the problem eee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 288 9 1 4 Reporting the problem 0 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 289 9 1 5 Return Material Authorization RMA ssccceseseeceeeeseeceeeeseeceaeeeeeeeees 290 9 1 6 CUSTOMER FEGISTFALION sccscisssecccssspccssseevescesssneeesbe EEEE ESEE E REP EEE eves 290 9 2 Troubleshooting Leutron Vision products sssessseesseesesesererererreerrererererrerrererereee 290 9 2 1 Troubleshooting COMMON ISSUES ssssssseseeeseseeeesesesessssessssssssssssssssssssssseses 290 9 2 2 Known problems and limitations 2 0 0 0 eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneees 291 9 2 2 1 Simplon software package eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ey 291 9 2 2
61. Unit Hz Latches current timestamp counter into Gev TimestampValue Type command GUI visibility expert Resets the Timestamp counter to 0 Type command GUI visibility expert Reset and latch in a single command Type command GUI visibility expert Returns the latched 64 bit value of the timestamp counter Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us Copyright Leutron Vision 229 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name GevDiscoveryAckDelay GUI name Discovery Ack Delay GevGVCPExtendedStatusCodes GUI name Extended Status Codes GevGVCPPendingAck GUI name Pending Ack GevGVCPHeartbeatDisable GUI name Heartbeat Disable GevGVCPPendingTimeout GUI name Pending Timeout GevPrimaryApplicationSwitchoverKey GUI name Primary Application Switchover Key GevCCP GUI name Control Channel Privilege GevPrimaryApplicationSocket GUI name Primary Application Socket GevPrimaryApplicationIPAddress GUI name Primary Application IPAddress Description Indicates the maximum randomized delay the device will wait to acknowledge a discovery command Type integer GUI visibility expert Unit ms Enables the generation of extended status codes Type bool GUI visibility guru Enables the generation of PENDING_ACK Type bool GUI visibility guru Disables the GVCP heartbeat Type bool GUI visibility expe
62. User data test app ASCII Command String ASCII Command Execute ASCII Command Response ASCII Command Return Code 0 Smart Application Path Start Smart Application Send Smart Application Exit Event Figure 6 60 Example GUI showing the smart application features The PicSight Smart cameras see Section 6 2 Camera classes p 97 Section 3 10 PicSight Smart architecture p 48 provide means for programming embedded applications running directly at the camera The smart application programming is beyond the scope of this manual refer to PicSight Smart Library API documentation We will however briefly discuss the generic features controlling the smart application behavior The feature tree of the PicSight Smart cameras contains a category called Smart Application Features which contains some generic features that can be used to control the smart application running at the camera It is up to the smart application itself which of them will be enabled and how they will be used which smart application function they will control Using these generic features the smart application can be directly interfaced from any GigE Vision and GenlCam compatible software including the Simplon API Smart application programmers should refer to the PicSight Smart Library API documentation to learn how to enable individual smart application control features and how to interact with the feature tree Users controlling the smart applicatio
63. Vision standard if multiple protocols are enabled the order of selecting them is as follows 1 Persistent IP if enabled 2 DHCP if enabled 3 LLA The cameras might be delivered with two different default factory settings e DHCP LLA mode as required by GigE Vision standard e Persistent IP mode set to 192 168 55 1 255 255 255 0 legacy mode The IP configuration scheme of the camera can be also com fortably configured using Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool see Section 5 6 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool p 90 The Packet Size feature controls the size of UDP packets in bytes carrying the image data This value can have significant impact on image acquisition performance see Section 5 2 Network performance p 72 The bigger the packet size the less overhead is used to transmit and process the packets However the standard network equipment can only process packets up to 1500 bytes To use larger packets you must be sure that all the network components in the path are capable and configured to recognize larger packets The Simplon API can through Simplon GenTL Producer ex ecute an autodetection procedure that determines the maxim um packet size that can be safely used for the camera given the actual network configuration The nter Packet Delay is a delay the camera inserts between every two consecutive packets in the image stream It is an in teger value representing
64. Width Max Height These values specify the maximum possible size of the area of interest in current configuration This maximum size can be affected by features such as binning which reduce the effective sensor size When no binning decimation is active Max WidthxMax Height are equal to Sensor Widthx Sensor Height 6 5 3 2 AOI and binning decimation When binning or decimation is active the area of interest is applied to the virtual sensor area res ulting from the binning decimation operation In this case the Max Width and Max Height features report the size resulting from binning decimation ie sensor size reduced by given factor s Take this in account when using the two features together a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 113 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Binning Decimation SensorWidth Full sensor size Full sensor WidthMax ReadoutWidthMax Logical sensor size after applying binning or decimation Logical sensor view after binning is subject to application of AOI in any of the AOI modes Width User buffer Figure 6 8 AOI and binning 6 5 3 3 AOI on color cameras On the color Bayer encoded cameras the AOI settings size an offset can only be adjusted with increment of 2 to keep the same Bayer mosaic format in the buffer regardless the actual AOI configuration 6 5 4 Advanced AOI settings While the default aut
65. a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 70 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Once the camera is directly accessible green icon in Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool it is ready to be connected from Simplon Explorer or any other GigE Vision compatible application 5 1 3 1 Network card s IP configuration Sometimes it might necessary to modify IP configuration of the network card itself to match the desired system configuration Windows To modify the IP configuration under Windows open Start gt Settings Control Panel gt Network Connections Local Area Connection Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Prefered DNS server Altemate DNS server Ces Figure 5 8 Setting network IP properties Choose between automatic DHCP configuration and a fixed IP address For a fixed settings specify the desired IP address itself and the subnet mask Optionally set also the default gateway Linux To adjust t
66. allowed when a control channel command times out Type integer GUI visibility guru Selects a stream module to be accessed Type integer GUI visibility beginner Copyright Leutron Vision 267 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features Name StreamID StreamSelector GUI name Stream ID Feature category GenTL Stream Module ule p 260 StreamID GUI name Stream ID StreamAnnouncedBufferCount GUI name Stream Announced Buffer Count StreamAcquisitionModeSelector GUI name Stream Acquisition Mode Selector StreamAnnounceBufferMinimum StreamAcquisitionModeSelector GUI name Stream Announce Buffer Minimum StreamType GUI name Stream Type Feature category GenTL Buffer Module Description Stream ID Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature refer to Section 7 4 GenTL data stream mod Stream ID Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Number of buffers announced for the data stream Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Selects desired acquisition mode Type enumeration Possible values Default GUI visibility beginner Minimum number of buffers to be announced for selected acquisition mode Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Stream type Type enumeration Possible values Custom GEV GUI visibility beginner Read only feature The G
67. allows to loop through the gateways configured for given GigE Vision interface The Interface Gateway then reports the IP ad dress of the selected gateway GigE Vision interfaces only Interface subnets information The Interface Subnet Selector feature zero based integer index allows to loop through the subnets configured for given GigE Vision interface The Interface Subnet IP Address Interface Subnet Mask then report the IP address and subnet mask corresponding with the selected subnet GigE Vision interfaces only EXimpion LvHInterface hItf open the interface to get the handle read basic information about the interface char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hitf LvInterface InterfaceID StmaimeValyy OZA int32_t EnumVal vGetEnum hitf LvInterface InterfaceType amp EnumVal if LvIsAvailable hItf LvInterface_GevMACAddress MAC IP addresses can be read as integers or formatted strings int32_t IntVal int64 t Int64Val LvGetInto64 hitf LvInterface GevMACAddress amp Int64Val LvGetString hItf LvInterface_ GevMACAddress SteaimogVal O24 Ee first gateway InySeieliaes 2 leLilieie wia liniGeiederite ses hiiliteste we EV first subnet InwiSene lignes leuieie Iba lLial TGS ines 2 miisi ovi TVCC tines eulieie A EV rface GevinterfaceGatewaySelector 0 rface GevinterfaceGateway amp IntVal Oi aoe rface GevinterfaceSubnetSelector 0 rfa
68. and enable the watchdog timer LvSetFloat hDev LvyDevice LvWatchdogTimerDuration 20 0 in seconds LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LvWatchdogEnable 1 and immediatelly start feeding it with regular reset signals vvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvWatchdogTimerReset the actual value of the watchdog timer can be queried double FloatVal LvGetFloat hDev LvDevice LvWatchdogTimerValue amp FloatVal when not needed any more disable the watchdog timer LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LvWatchdogEnable 0 GEN lt i gt CAM possibly read number of watchdog failures in device s lifetime read_int LvWatchdogFailureCount configure and enable the watchdog timer write float LvWatchdogTimerDuration 20 0 in seconds write bool LvWatchdogEnable true and immediatelly start feeding it with regular reset signals exec _cmd LvWatchdogTimerReset the actual value of the watchdog timer can be queried read float LvWatchdogTimerValue when not needed any more disable the watchdog timer write bool LvWatchdogEnable false 6 16 Smart application control The Smart Application Features category contains features dedicated for control of the smart ap plications running at PicSight Smart Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 200 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control B Smart Application Features Smart Application ID
69. as described later LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice Width 300 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice Height 200 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice OffsetX 100 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice Offsety 100 e GEN lt I gt CAM select clip on transfer AOI mode write enum LvAOIMode ClipOnTransfer adjust AOI size to 300x200 pixels with offset 100 pixels from top and left image sides note that the order of setting the size and offset values might matter as described later write int Width 300 AeA TNE Height 200 write int Offsetx 100 Weee E OffsetY 100 Manual AOI mode The most flexible mode allowing elaborate options for AOI configuration The AOI can be configured in two separate steps sensor readout and in memory clip AOI The first one defines the region to be read out from a sensor into the camera memory The second AOI is applied to this region directly in camera memory clipped before the transfer The sensor readout AOI is tightly coupled with capabilities of each respective sensor All sensor specific constraints apply examples only height is configurable the AOI has to be centered etc Four additional parameters are introduced in the manual AOI mode to define the sensor readout AOI part Readout Width Readout Height Readout XOffset and Readout Y Offset If no binning and decimation is applied the size limits are equal to the sensor size Sensor Width Sensor Height When us
70. at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 345 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Ordering information PicSight P202B Smart502 e 211602 PicSight P202B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 211603 PicSight P202B Smart502 AS H PNX1 502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 211627 PicSight P202B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 211628 PicSight P202B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 10 PicSight P202B Smart502 technical specifications B 11 PicSight P202M Smart502 Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P202M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating sys
71. ation when the camera converts the image to the 3x8 bit color format The RGB LUT thus always uses 8 bit depth at both input and output meaning that each of the three R G B tables has always 256 entries index 0 255 and each LUT value has also range of O 255 255 corresponding with fully saturated color channel of the pixel Note that enabling disabling any of the three red green blue LUT tables actually enables disables the entire RGB LUT It is not possible to enable them separately EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle adjust the RGB LUT for white balancing increase red decrease blue leave green channel intact vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LUTSelector LvLUTSelector Red for antee 0 ai lt 2 SS er tal LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTIndex i j Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 161 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTValue 1 2 i LvSetEnum hDev LvDevice LUTSelector LvLUTSelector Blue for int i 0 i lt 255 i LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTIndex i LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTValue 0 8 i LvSetEnum hDev LvDevice LUTSelector LvLUTSelector Green for int i 0 i lt 255 i LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTIndex i LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTValue i don t forget to enable the LUT enabling an
72. bits per character Possible values are 1 StopBits1 the default value 2 StopBits2 and 7 5 StopBitsldot5 The interface always uses one start bit per character and no handshaking After sending the serial command the camera has to wait for the response sent by the connected peripheral The response timing i by following two parameters Serial Port Timeout Serial Port EOT Marker s strongly device specific and thus wait operation can be controlled Maximal time the camera waits for incoming response charac ters before reporting the response to the application as floating point value in milliseconds If no EOT marker is used the full timeout is always spent before returning the response End of transmission marker a string token frequently just a single character unequivocally identifying end of the response Each device might use different characters to mark the end of transmission Maximal length of the token is 8 characters but the practically used markers are usually just 1 2 characters When specified the camera observes the received characters and when the marker is encountered in the received buffer the camera identifies the response as complete stops waiting and reports the response immediately without completing the timeout If the camera receives a burst of characters containing the EOT marker which is followed by additional characters it waits little longer to see if another marker will arr
73. black level 196 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 9 9 x 9 9 um 6 5241 x 4 8906 mm global 20 us 1300 ms default 5 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Analog gain 0 23 52 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 1 5 1 5 DN default 0 DN Auto functions n a Signal noise ratio 46 dB Dynamic range 53 dB Area of interest AOI Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 1459 i Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 293 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Power input Ordering information PicSight G32B GigE AS 10 26V 5W 401202 PicSight G32B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 401203 PicSight G32B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 401227 PicSight G32B GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 401228 PicSight G32B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 401302 PicSight G32B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 401303 PicSight G32B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 401327 PicSight G32B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR
74. camera properly it will take a while before the camera disconnects automatically and becomes available for another connection The parameter is configurable through camera features at runtime while its default value can be adjusted through the Simplon Settings utility 5 8 Acquisition and runtime configuration The camera runtime functionality is fully configurable through the GenlCam interface The indi vidual features their relationships and use is described in chapter Chapter 6 Camera features and their control p 96 Accessing the camera feature control and image acquisition using the Leutron Vision Simplon API interface is documented in Simplon API documentation Simplon programmer s guide Accessing the camera feature control and image acquisition using 3rd party software packages compatible with GenlCam GenTL and GigE Vision standards is documented in chapter Chapter 8 Connecting with 3rd party software packages p 269 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 95 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control 6 Camera features and their control 6 1 Common principles The camera features are controlled through GenlCam based feature tree For clarity we will present them below in sections corresponding to individual categories in the feature tree For individual features we ll provide a sample code showing how to access given feature through the Simplon API and pseudo code
75. camera signals the command as done when finished waiting for the response according to the timeout and EOT marker configuration Important do not try to read the response before the command is completed otherwise the communication may fail Check the command response operation success optional but recommended step The status can be queried using the enumeration feature Serial Port Command Status Possible values are Success Timeout depending on configuration this might signal a problem or not Port Busy e g when used by another application Communication Error generic Frame Error Parity Error Overflow If the status reports a failure reading the response string itself would most probably yield irrelevant result Read the command response string from Serial Port Command Response Maximal supported response length is 128 characters Note that issuing a new command will discard any characters in the camera s communication input buffer and the camera will start waiting for a new re sponse a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 194 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Figure 6 58 Flow chart serial port communication EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle configure the communication interface parameters vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvSerialPortBaudRate LvSerialPortBaudRate_ Baud9600 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvSerialPortParity LvSerialPortPa
76. case version used for PicSight GigE All newly delivered cameras are using the new case revision R3 described above The two revisions differ slightly in camera length the other two dimensions are equal The R1 re vision is using thinner backplate and offers less mounting points It also does not allow adjusting the flange back distance a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 34 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation bottom view 76 50 _ front view 44 80 98 81 Figure 3 17 PicSight GigE dimensions case revision R1 standard 8 70 82 20 Figure 3 18 PicSight GigE dimensions case revision R1 90 lens mount 2 Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 35 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation 3 3 Mounting points The camera provides 8 standard mounting points on the camera head sides two on each side top bottom left right see Section 3 2 Dimensions p 31 Use M3 screws going no deeper than 4 mm to the camera body for fixing the camera Additional 4 mounting points are available in camera s back plate two in bottom side one on each side see Section 3 2 Dimensions p 31 The holes are M3 4mm same as the mounting points in camera head of camera case See photos and drawings in Section 3 2 Dimensions p 31 and The number and position of the mounting points differs on the right angle version
77. configure the response timing parameters te float LvSerialPortTimeout 100 0 in ms te string LvSerialPortEOTMarker n te int LvSerialPortMaxResponseLength 16 send simple command abc 5 n te string LvSerialPortCommandString abc 5 n c_cmd LvSerialPortCommandSend wait for the response and pick it up unless failure is reported t_until done LvSerialPortCommandSend read_enum LvSerialPortCommandStatus read string LvSerialPortCommandResponse 6 15 Special features This section discusses special purpose features that do not belong to any other category or that span multiple categories Special Features E Special Purpose Trigger Selector Image Stamps Reset Special Purpose Trigger Source Off Special Purpose Trigger Activation Generate Special Purpose Trigger Bayer Decoder Algorithm Figure 6 59 Example GUI showing the special features 6 15 1 Special purpose triggers Besides controlling the acquisition Section 6 6 Acquisition and trigger control p 124 and the I O s Section 6 7 Digital I O counters and timers p 136 the external signals can be used to trigger also other specific actions This can be configured through the special purpose trigger features The tion 1 special purpose trigger configuration is very similar to the acquisition trigger features Sec 6 6 Acquisition and trigger control p 124 Select trigger type Use
78. corres ponding camera features The values will be available until another buffer s chunk data are processed then the features are updated with new values Note that it is important to process and read the chunk data before returning the buffer to the acquisition engine queuing the buffer after that the buffers is owned by the acquisition engine and its contents is undefined All needed details are documented in Simplon programmer s guide In a 3rd party library the mechanism might be similar but it is important to study its document ation carefully to be sure how to retrieve the chunk data reliably 6 11 1 Enabling chunk data By default the chunk data delivery is switched off The application should switch on each particular chunk type it s interested in It does so by selecting the desired chunk type in Chunk Selector feature and set the Chunk Enable boolean flag It should repeat this procedure for all chunk types it wishes to monitor Finally the application must enable the chunk delivery mode through the Chunk Mode Active boolean feature This feature allows to globally switch the chunk mode on and off independ ently on which chunk types are currently selected z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 169 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Chunk Data Control Chunk Mode Active on Chunk Selector Pixel Format Chunk Enable on x Offset Offset Width Height Pixel F
79. different input types TTL optocoupler is discussed in Section 3 7 Input and output signals p 39 Not applicable for software triggering 4 Configure additional options specific to given trigger If a given trigger action can be further controlled through additional features do it now For the Image Stamps Reset trigger it is possible to specify which stamps should be reset see below 5 Triggering The triggers being generated from external device using a trigger input line or from the application through the Generate Special Purpose Trigger command can be issued at any suitable time 6 15 1 1 Image stamps reset The image stamps reset trigger can reset the stamps used to label the image buffers and other camera outputs eg the asynchronous events After reset given stamp starts counting again from zero Following stamps are available Timestamp Value of the 64 bit timestamp counter maintained by the device The timestamp is used to label various data outputs provided by the camera in particular the image buffers through chunk data Section 6 11 Chunk data p 168 and the asyn chronous events Section 6 12 Asynchronous events p 173 Note that for PicSight GigE cameras the timestamp can be controlled also directly through the GigE Vision transport layer features Section 6 4 Transport layer control p 102 Frame ID The frame ID stamp serves as an image frame counter also a 64 bit in
80. digital c picsight gigabit ethernet camera network performance a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 72 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation to recognize given packet size If the network card or switch is not compatible with the jumbo frames a standard packet size under 1500 bytes has to be used The packet size feature can be found in the feature tree in category Transport Layer Control Sec tion 6 4 Transport layer control p 102 under the Stream Channel Selector The feature is ac cessible in the expert feature visibility level The GenlCam name of the feature is GevSCPSPacketSize The default value is chosen to be compatible with all the standard Ethernet equipment ie within the 1500 byte per packet standard limit Transport Layer Control Payload Size 360960 El Stream Channel Selector 0 Packet Size 1448 Inter Packet Delay 0 Link Speed 1000 Figure 5 9 Packet size in the feature tree The two figures below demonstrate how increasing packet size lowers processing load of the re ceiving PC D Figure 5 10 High processing load with small packet size Figure 5 11 Lowered processing load with jumbo frames 5 2 3 Flow control inter packet delay The inter packet delay is a basic flow control mechanism allowing to limit the packet rate generated by the camera It is a minimal delay the camera guarantees to insert between each two consecutive pack
81. duration is undefined The signal is asserted immediately when the frame trigger arrives before applying the Trigger Delay e Timer X Active TimerXActive aligned with active period of a timer The signal starts as soon as the Timer Delay expires and stays active during entire Timer Duration Discussed below e Counter X End CounterXEnc asserted when a counter expires reaches Counter Duration Only the starting edge is significant duration of this signal is undefined Discussed below e User Output X UserOutputX asserted as long as given user output is set Only the starting edge is significant duration of this signal is undefined Discussed below 6 7 2 Observing I O lines status There are two ways to query the current status of the camera s I O lines e Status of the single line currently selected in the Line Selector is reported in the boolean feature Line Status Note that the status of the output lines can be inverted using Line Inverter flag as will be described shortly below The way how the signal levels of individual I O types TTL op tocoupler are interpreted as logical 0 and 1 is described in Section 3 7 Input and output sig nals p 39 Status of all the I O lines can be querying in a single access using Line Status All integer This feature is a 32 bit bitfield each bit representing status of a single line The least significant bit corresponds with Line 1 next bit with Line 2 etc EXimpio
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83. ex ample the logging to file is buffered to minimize the disk access over head This can have a drawback however that in case of an application crash the last part of the log might be missing in the file When troubleshooting application crashes we recommend to switch on the option Disable all buffering Heartbeat timeout is animportant parameter related to GigE Vision cameras only PicSight GigE PicSight Smart This timeout in milliseconds defines how frequently has the camera send the heartbeat messages to the camera indicating that it s still alive When the camera does not receive the message within the specified timeout period it assumes the application has gone away and disconnects itself The default value used in Simplon is 3 s Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 94 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation At most times the heartbeat handling is fully transparent to the user However during debugging when a developer stops the application at a breakpoint for single stepping the Simplon heartbeat handling thread would also stop fail to deliver the heartbeat messages and the camera would disconnect To prevent that we recommend to increase the heartbeat timeout parameter to a higher value The exact value should be a compromise between being able to debug comfortably while un derstanding that when the application stops unexpectedly without dis connecting the
84. for this stream channel Type integer GUI visibility guru Indicates the source port of the stream channel Type integer GUI visibility guru Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 232 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name Description Feature category User Sets refer to Section 6 13 User sets saving loading camera config uration p 179 UserSetSelector GUI name User Configuration Set Selector UserSetLoad UserSetSelector GUI name User Set Load UserSetSave UserSetSelector GUI name User Set Save UserSetDefaultSelector GUI name Default Startup Set Selects configuration set to configure Type enumeration Possible values Default UserSetl UserSet2 UserSet3 UserSet4 GUI visibility beginner Loads the selected user set Type command GUI visibility beginner Saves current configuration into the selected user set Type command GUI visibility beginner Selects the default feature configuraiton set Type enumeration Possible values Default UserSetl UserSet2 UserSet3 UserSet4 None GUI visibility beginner Feature category Chunk Data Control refer to Section 6 11 Chunk data p 168 ChunkModeActive GUI name Chunk Mode Active ChunkSelector GUI name Chunk Selector ChunkEnable ChunkSelector GUI name Chunk Enable Enables the chunk mode Type bool GUI visibilit
85. if the given sensor supports the hardware ROI AOI You can check this in Simplon Explorer in such case the LvDevice LvAOIMode feature can be set to LVAOIMode Manual and LvDevice Offsetx LvDevice Offsety can be set to a non zero value On CheckSight the support of hardware ROI is useful only in case the sensor provides faster acquisition with reduced ROI on GigE cameras the HW ROI can also save network traffic If the ROI is not hardware supported the Cognex libraries make the ROI automatically by software FeatureVisibility The device features as you can see them in Simplon Explorer are also available as Features of the imaging device in the Cognex library Enumeration of the features consumes some time so if you want to reduce the device connection time you can limit the available features by selecting the level The levels correspond to the levels visible in Simplon Explorer The lower level the faster is the connection of the device Beginner 0 Expert 1 Guru 2 See also the Features chapter DontStopInNonContinuous When in non continuous mode an application usually calls StartAcquisition function and after obtaining the image it calls the StopAcquisition function Starting and stopping the acquisition is time consuming so the adapter introduces a mode in which it postpones the StopAcquisition call to the moment when it is really needed If the next StartAcquisition comes just after StopAcquisition without chan
86. installation layout main directory The main installation directory contains all the runtime binaries and development files It is organized in following subdirectories bin tools and test demo programs in particular Simplon Explorer 1v explorer and Simplon Settings lv settings 1ib all Simplon API libraries ie a directory where the linker should be pointed at on 64 bit systems the 1ib directory contains the 32 bit versions while the 64 bit ones reside in 1ib64 cti contains the Simplon GenTL Producer library on 64 bit systems the cti directory contains the 32 bit versions while the 64 bit ones reside in ct i6 4 include Simplon API header files share Static data files used by Simplon share xml static XML files copied during installation req foreing requisite components used by Simplon in particular the GenlCam runtime drivers scripts and sources necessary to build and install Simplon device drivers used only on CheckSight systems Configuration files The configuration files are stored in etc opt simplon simplon File Browser fox File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tabs Help lt Back v Forward e Q Location etc opt simplon d Q 100 Q Icon View v Treev x i Sim A Kaa Iv simplon ini gt D openoffice v E opt D D i pam d gt 1 item Free space 32 3 GB Figure 4 16 Linux installation layout configuration files Leutron Copyright
87. integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Feature category GenTL Device Module refer to Section 7 3 GenTL device module p 256 DevicelID GUI name Device ID DeviceVendorName GUI name Device Vendor Name DeviceModelNam GUI name Device Model Name DeviceType GUI name Device Type GevDevicelPAddress GUI name Device IP Address GevDeviceSubnetMask GUI name Device Subnet Mask GevDeviceMACAddress GUI name Device MAC Address GevDeviceGateway GUI name Device Gateway Device ID Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Device vendor name Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Device model name Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Device type Type enumeration Possible values Custom GEV GUI visibility beginner Read only feature IP address of the GigE Vision device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Subnet mask of the GigE Vision device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature MAC address of the GigE Vision device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Gateway of the GigE Vision device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 266 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features Name DeviceEndianessMechanism GUI name Device
88. is Line1 see the arrows in the screen shot See also FeatureVisibility in the INI file a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 285 Vision PicSight GigE user manual b Image database e Folde Camera Acquisition rate frames per second Camera Infomation Name Device CheckSight P32B Serial Number Feature Access Feature TriggerSource Value Line2 To specify a file type the name and press lt Enter gt Settings Strobe amp Trigger Image Properties Imaging Device Custom Properties Connecting with 3rd party software packages af Image Source CogJob1 fal For example in VisionPro QuickBuild you put these strings in the feature access dialog BS Simplon Explorer 1 00 073 32 bit CheckSight P32B Jog Fie Camera Acquisition Display Features Source code Help EK ZARE System Interface Device Stream Renderer Info Statistics User Log Smart App Light panel Feature Y Offset Pixel Format AOI Mode Readout Height Acquisition Control Acquisition Mode Trigger Selector Trigger a ftware Trigger 7 ce Trigger Activation Exposure Mode Long Range Exposure Mode Exposure Time tion Frame Rate Control Acquisition Frame Rate Digital 1 0 Control Value 0px BGR 8 Packed Automatic Continuous Frame Start On Line 2 Opto In Rising Edge Timed Off 160
89. is installed It filters out all the packets related to PicSight GigE streaming in an effective way and passes them directly to Simplon buffers All other communication not related to PicSight GigE is passed up to higher levers of the network stack so that they can reach the expected target The filter driver thus does not affect any other communication routed through the same network interface GVSP over filter driver GVSP over UDP IP stack Application buffer Application buffer GigE Vision SDK GVSP GigE Vision SDK 8 user mode kernel mode Network protocol stack UDP Network protocol stack Filter Driver NIC device driver Ethernet NIC device driver Figure 5 24 Processing the image data stream using the network filter driver It does not replace the network card s driver but rather allows to communicate with that driver directly than going through the standard network stack The network stack overhead is thus fully eliminated for the PicSight GigE streaming The filter driver is independent on the network card model an it can be used with any Gigabit Ethernet equipment Using the filter driver might slightly decrease performance of other network traffic not related to PicSight GigE cameras routed over the network card on which the filter driver is applied This involves configurations where the same network card is used for connecting the camera as well as for other network traffic at the same
90. lens is attached avoid touching the sensor If necessary clean the sensor window using compressed air If further cleaning is required use lint free ESD safe cloth wiper Avoid cloth that could generate static charge or that could scratch the window The camera should be cleaned in an ESD safe area the person performing cleaning should be earthed Electromagnetic fields Keep the camera away from strong electromagnetic fields Avoid static charging handle the camera in ESD protected area e Connectors Take care when handling the camera so that no damage can be done to the connectors Prevent foreign objects in the connectors e Transporting the camera Always transport the camera in its original packaging Covered camera models This manual covers the current AS series of PicSight GigE and PicSight Smart cameras PicSight GigE AS PicSight Smart S as well as the legacy AR series PicSight GigE AR PicSight Smart R Older camera series prior to the AR line are not covered do not use this manual for those cameras The described feature interface corresponds with cameras firmware version 2 x providing pure GigE Vision interface Cameras featuring firmware version of the 1 x line might differ in some features many features wouldn t be available at all Licensing information The Simplon package and or the software included in the cameras is using following 3rd party software components e GenlCam GenApi refer
91. lens mount e 121327 PicSight P32B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 121328 PicSight P32B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 13 PicSight P32B GigE AS technical specifications A 14 PicSight P32M GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P32M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX414 Relative Response 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 9 9x9 9 um 7 48 x 6 15 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 16 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 312 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering informa
92. memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 1 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX442AQ Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 337 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P133B Smart502 10 09 08 o7 5 o6 H 05 o4 z 03 02 01 o 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1304 x 976 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1360 x 986 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 8 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive O x O um 6 23 x 5 09 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 100 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 10 26 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a
93. moment of applying the frame trigger effective exposure start In free running mode the chunk data are collected upon start of sensor readout The application can selectively choose which chunks should be delivered The chunk data are always delivered in the same buffer with the actual image data The status of chunk data configuration thus affects the payload size Section 6 4 1 Acquired image data size p 102 and the applic ation must consider that when allocating the acquisition buffers The chunk data are always ap pended to the end of the buffer in a standardized format the image data are always in the be ginning Accessing the image data itself is thus not affected by the fact whether the chunk data are used or not a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 168 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Image without chunk data Image with chunk data Image chunk header Chunk1 header Chunk2 header Figure 6 48 Chunk data layout the image data are always at the start of the buffer chunk data parsed from the end of the delivered buffer Naturally since the chunk data increase the image buffer size the bandwidth required to deliver the image stream to the application also increases However the chunk data size is usually very small compared to the image data size therefore its influence is marginal The GigE Vision compatible cameras PicSight GigE and PicSight Smart
94. omitted Multiple options can be specified The possible values might be for example e RTF real time functions like Bayer decoder shadow correction etc available for PicSight GigE only e H horizontal 90 lens mount resolution interface option sensor type imager size PicSight sensor revision interface revision color coding connector layout Figure 2 1 PicSight GigE naming convention illustrated 2 3 Ordering option summary Every PicSight GigE basic model see Appendix A Technical specifications for individual models p 293 can be further customized through additional options Note that the following list does not contain options which are represented by separate article numbers in our product list such as the right angle camera case or Power over Ethernet versions Following ordering options are available for high quantity OEM s IR cut filter By default the cameras are delivered with an IR cut filer mounted on top of the sensor Optionally every model can also be delivered without this filter See more details in Section 3 6 IR cut or other filter p 38 Query us about possibility to deliver the camera with other e g daylight blocking or float glass filter Lens mount The cameras can be delivered with CS mount optical head instead of the standard C mount version Other options might be available for high quantity OEM s please contact Leutron Vision for more informatio
95. option which adds several advanced features to the camera functionality The add on features include e High quality Bayer decoder on camera e RGB color transformation matrix LUTs white balance e Integrated lens controller e Analog video output Contact our sales team to find out the full list of the RTF options supported by your preferred camera model 6 2 3 Smart cameras Every PicSight GigE camera also exists in the smart version PicSight Smart The basic function ality and Ethernet interface of the PicSight Smart cameras is identical to PicSight GigE cameras but PicSight Smart models furthermore provide additional resources and functionality 32 bit RISC processor additional RAM memory 64 MB or more flash memory real time operating system SDK including C C compiler and libraries for image acquisition camera control communic ation facilities and more This allows to perform conditioning of the acquired image or full image processing on the camera Results of the processing can be signalled to the outside world through the i o lines over the serial RS 232 line or over the Ethernet interface The PicSight Smart cameras also provide a set of generic features in the camera feature interface These features can be used for purposes defined by the smart application Overview of these features is given in Section 6 16 Smart application control p 200 The PicSight Smart cameras also offer additional func
96. p 72 and Section 5 1 Network configuration p 65 3 7 3 Video output PicSight GigE cameras output pixel data by means of standard Gigabit Ethernet interface using a protocol compatible with the GigE Vision standard 3 7 4 Trigger input Any of the available optocoupler inputs or TTL inputs can be used for triggering The input line mapping on the camera connectors is described in Section 3 8 Connector and cable descrip tion p 44 The characteristics and default behavior of these interfaces are described below in Section 3 7 5 Optocoupler interface p 41 and Section 3 7 6 TTL I O s p 43 Those sections also provide examples how to connect the inputs a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 40 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation 3 7 5 Optocoupler interface Optically isolated inputs and outputs 3 7 5 1 Optocoupler basics An optocoupler is a device using optical path to transfer an electronic signal between two circuits It basically consists of a photodiode converting the input signal to light and a phototransistor converting the light again to electronic signal Figure 3 23 Diagram of basic optocoupler function The optocoupler is useful in situations where one part of the circuit needs to be galvanically isolated from the other part to prevent damage or unwanted interference It is used to prevent ground loops or to block voltage spikes
97. p 88 The firmware update procedure is vendor specific the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool will update only the PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras Do not try to use it to update firmware on a 3rd party GigE Vision camera Now the update procedure itself note that the exact look of the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool might slightly vary among individual Simplon versions 1 Start Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool It will display the list of discovered GigE Vision cameras Note that it might display also foreign GigE Vision cameras if they are present in the network but the firmware update can be naturally applied only to the PicSight GigE cam eras Click the Firmware update button to switch to the update mode Then select the cam era s to be updated multiple cameras can be selected while holding the Ctrl key FZsimplon GigE ision configuration 1 00 081 2 Device model PicSight R502M GigE RTF 10 0 2 111 00 1 28 0 MAC address Atheros PicSight G43AB GigE SmartSOx 10 0 2 231 00 18 66 86 E8 59 0 Xaphoon Device information Current IP settings Manufacturer Leutron Vision Device Model PicSight RSO2M GigE RTF IP address 10 0 2 111 User ID Atheros j j Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Serial number o mac 00 18 66 86 E8 28 fee 10 0 2 100 Firmware version 2 00 059 Supported IP configuration Persistent IP DHCP LLA Force IP address Network interface IP address 10 0 2 468
98. representation ie dot separated decimal such as 10 0 2 3 These settings are stored in camera s non volatile memory so that the camera remembers them after power off cycle a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 103 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control IP configuration scheme Packet Size Inter Packet Delay The persistent IP settings of the camera can be also comfortably configured using Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool see Section 5 6 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool p 90 The IP configuration scheme to be used by the camera during boot up can be adjusted by swtiching individual protocols on an off see code samples below The available protocols are e Persistent IP The camera uses the IP settings configured through corresponding features see above or the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool Controlled through boolean flag Persistent IP Active DHCP Camera attempts to obtain the IP settings from a DHCP server if available on the network using the DHCP protocol Controlled through boolean flag DHCP Active LLA The LLA Link Local Address protocol can be used for IP settings configuration if the camera is connected dir ectly to the network card not through a local network Note that just a single LLA configured camera might be connected to the computer at a time Controlled through boolean flag LLA Active According to the GigE
99. s configuration page Click the Administration link username gige password gige then follow the Change system operating mode link Select the Pure GEV option and click the Save button Reset the camera again 5 After discovering the camera again you can adjust the final desired IP configuration parameters Depending on your network configuration you can define whether the camera will use a persistent IP configuration or if it will obtain it through DHCP LLA All details about the IP configuration are discussed in Section 5 6 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool p 90 5 5 Firmware recovery For the case the PicSight GigE camera fails to load successfully due to an error a recover copy of the system is available in the PicSight GigE flash memory e For cameras based on the firmware version 2 x the recovery mode loads a legacy firmware of the 1 x line which is also stored in the camera s flash memory e For older cameras containing ony the firmware version 1 x the recovery mode loads a limited version of the firmware allowing just to fix the system by re loading a new firmware The recovery mode should be used when the camera repeatedly fails to start properly Such situation indicates that the camera s installed firmware is corrupted Note that the camera s boot procedure can be monitored through the status LED Section 3 9 Status LED p 48 To boot the camera in the recovery mode press the Reset
100. status of the power switches is controlled directly among three states Off The switch is disconnected both sides of the H bridge floating the output yields O V Plus The switch is connected with plus polarity yielding 5 V Minus The switch is connected with minus polarity yielding 5 V The desired switch should be selected through Power Switch Selector and its status controlled through Power Switch Drive enumeration values Off Plus Minus Only the selected power switch is driven other power switches remain disconnected EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle switch the power switch 1 to manual control mode if needed vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitchl vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchBoundADC LvPowerSwitchBoundADC_ None Ve ATA Cite wita UMS polerne TIV uits Oo Uits vSetEnum hDev LvDevice_ LvPowerSwitchDrive LvPowerSwitchDrive Plus and switch it off again OV output vSetEnum hDev LvDevice _ vPowerSwitchDrive LvPowerSwitchDrive Off avive it with minus polarity f5V output vSetEnum hDev LvDevice _ vPowerSwitchDrive LvPowerSwitchDrive Minus and switch it off again OV output vSetEnum hDev LvDevice_ LvPowerSwitchDrive LvPowerSwitchDrive Off GEN lt i gt CAM switch the power switch 1 to manual control m
101. subject should give a brief but specific description of the problem and your company name separated by a character The subject will be used to identify evolution of the support case so if you need to submit a different problem create a new subject string do not reuse the old one e Example of a good subject Changing exposure time has no effect My Company Inc e Example of a bad subject Problem with camera e With each new support case please list your Simplon registration number in the e mail 2 http www leutron com support downloads download area a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 289 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Troubleshooting amp Support Describe your problem in detail including all its symptoms conditions under which it occurs and all other information that can help resolving the problem List all the information you gathered while testing and reproducing the problem as described in Section 9 1 3 Gathering information about the problem p 288 Attach the required 1v simplon 1log file one per each reported session The file absolutely essential for our support team and failing to attach it will usually only lead to a response asking you to collect and send it which will in effect make the time needed for the resolution longer Be sure that you send the log file generated during the problematic session you are mentioning in your report reporting If the problem occurs only unde
102. switched to Once the camera will automatically evaluate the acquired image and compute new white balancing factor considering that the acquired image is color neutral i e suitable for white balance calibration When computed the Automatic White Balance will switch back to Off and the newly computed values will be available through Balance Ratio Selector Balance Ratio Of course the new values will immediately become effective When required the process should be repeated again EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle select the white balance LUT mode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvLUTMode LvLUTMode BalanceWhite trigger computation of new white balance factors vSetEnum hDev LvDevice BalanceWhiteAuto LvBalanceWhiteAuto Once when finished it switches back to LvBalanceWhiteAuto_ Off and new balance ratios are immediately applied GEN lt i gt CAM select the white balance LUT mode write enum LvLUTMode BalanceWhite trigger computation of new white balance factors write enum BalanceWhiteAuto Once when finished it switches back to LvBalanceWhiteAuto_ Off and new balance ratios are immediately applied Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 165 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Note that computation of the white balancing factors based on the acquired image can be done even if the output pixelf forma
103. tap progressive 4 4 x 4 4 um 8 5 x 6 8 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 60 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 306 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P202B GigE AS e Analog gain 10 26 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W 211202 PicSight P202B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 211203 PicSight P202B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 211227 PicSight P202B GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 211228 PicSight P202B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 211302 PicSight P202B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 211303 PicSight P202B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 211327 PicSight P202B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector
104. technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight R502M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 5 CMOS sequential readout type Aptina MT9P031 Quantum Efficiency 7 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050 1150 Wavelength nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 2592 x 1944 pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level 11 7 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 2 2 x 2 2 um 5 702 x 4 277 mm rolling 39 us 55000 ms default 10 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Global reset mode e Analog gain 0 18 06 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain 0 24 08 dB default 0 dB Black level 0 2 55 DN default 0 DN Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 368 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight R502M Smart502 e Automatic black level 38 dB 70 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Horizontal 2x 4
105. temperature measurement at various loca tions Currently reported measurements include temperature at the sensor board and at the main board Note that before reading the actual value it is necessary to first adjust the Temperature Selector to correct measurement point Up Time Current up time of the device time period elapsed since camera boot as integer value in milliseconds EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle read sensor temperature vSetEnum hDev LvDevice DeviceTemperatureSelector LvDeviceTemperatureSelector Sensor double FloatVal LvGetFloat hDev LvDevic _DeviceTemperature amp FloatVal read main board temperature vSetEnum hDev LvDevice DeviceTemperatureSelector LvDeviceTemperatureSelector Mainboard LvGetFloat hDev LvDevic _DeviceTemperature amp FloatVal read device uptime int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvDeviceUpTime amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM read sensor temperature write enum DeviceTemperatureSelector Sensor read _ float DeviceTemperature read main board temperature write enum DeviceTemperatureSelector Mainboard read_float DeviceTemperature read device uptime read_int LvDeviceUpTime 6 3 3 Resetting the camera It is possible to reset reboot the camera using the Reset Device command It is important to re member that after issuing the command the conne
106. the GigE Vision cameras connected to the system If the camera s is directly accessible from your PC they will be displayed with a green OK icon In such case the camera s is ready for acquisition no further actions are necessary z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 16 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Quick start F Simplon GigE ision configuration 1 00 081 loj xj SAORA je 00 59 0 PicSight P202B GigE Smart50x 10 0 2 231 5 Xaphoon 7 PicSight P33M GigE 5mart50x 10 0 2 229 00 18 66 86 E8 21 0 Snoopy Device information Current IP settings Manufacturer Leutron Vision Device Model PicSight P202B GigE Smart50x Waddress 10 0 2231 User ID Xaphoon p Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Serial number 0 MAC 00 18 66 86 E8 59 ee 0 0 0 0 Firmware version 2 00 054 Supported IP configuration Persistent IP DHCP LLA Force IP address Network interface IP address 10 0 2 48 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Connect and configure Device configuration I Persistent IP address F User ID nickname IP address User ID Subnet mask Gateway Use current IP address I Boot swi ch mode fPure GigE Vision h i IP configuration schemes Bar I Persistent IP I DHCP Note the LLA scheme is always enabled If the camera is displayed using a yellow icon A it is visible from your PC but cannot be directly access
107. the Linux operating Ubuntu Debian operating system installation might apply on CheckSight systems To install Simplon on CheckSight kernel development infrastructure gcc make kernel headers must be installed to succesfully build and configure the device driver Originally tested version 9 10 Karmic Koala Packaging type deb format Works out of the box Originally tested version 5 0 Lenny Packaging type deb format Works out of the box OpenSUSE community version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Originally tested version 11 2 Packaging type rpm format a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 63 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation e Default installation switches on a paranoid firewall which has to be configured or switched off if working with GigE Vision cameras PicSight GigE PicSight Smart Fedora community version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Originally tested version 12 Constantine Packaging type rpm format e Default installation switches on a paranoid firewall which has to be configured or switched off if working with GigE Vision cameras PicSight GigE PicSight Smart Mandriva Originally tested version 2010 0 Packaging type rpm format e Default installation switches on a paranoid firewall which has to be configured or switched off if working with GigE Vision cameras PicSight GigE PicSight Smart Slackware Originally tested version 13 Packaging type
108. the Special Purpose Trigger Selector feature to select the trigger type to be configured In current firmware version only the Image Stamps Reset trigger is available but more types can be introduced in future Trigger source input line Configure the source of the trigger signals Special Purpose Trigger Source feature It can be a physical input line such as Line 7 see Section 6 7 Digital I O counters and timers p 136 Section 3 7 Input and output signals p 39 Section 3 8 Connector and cable description p 44 Unlike with the acquisition triggers there is no Software option issuing the trigger through executing the command feature Generate Special Purpose Trigger is always possible regardless the actual trigger source configuration Alternatively the trigger source can be connected to one of the action commands such as Action 1 if supported by the camera see Section 6 8 Action commands control p 147 Trigger activation polarity The Special Purpose Trigger Activation feature controls which edge of the trigger input signal will be active ie which edge will actually ignite the trigger action Possible values are Rising Edge and Falling Edge rising edge being the transition a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 196 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control of signal level from logical 0 to logical 1 The interpretation of signal levels for
109. the application attempts to write to a feature that is currently read only Halcon stops the acquisition to check whether the camera would unlock the feature and eventually writes to it Then it restarts the acquisition This attitude brings a good deal of flexibility but it also comes for a price Starting and stopping the acquisition generates certain overhead on all cameras in particular with the DMA based devices such as CheckSight CheckSight ll In such case the acquisition buffers must be locked into the physical memory when starting the acquisition and that is potentially time consuming operation depending on the timing requirements of the application Furthermore after changing certain parameters the size of the data acquired for each image payload size can change then the Halcon interface will need to reallocate all the acquisition buffers which yields ad ditional overhead All of these operations might of course also fail at any time depending on the actual status of the system resources all this in the middle of acquisition For all these reasons we recommend to configure the features normally locked during the ac quisition only at the beginning and don t touch them again during the acquisition unless really necessary or unless the timing requirements of the application are not too strict When not sure if a given feature is locked during the acquisition the easiest way is to verify in the Simplon Explorer
110. the host The application has to allocate buffers large enough to hold the entire data otherwise the acquisition fails The size of the image data payload the camera is going to transfer is reported in the Payload Size feature the application is expected to use query this reported size when allocating the ac quisition buffers By default the payload size is fixed during acquisition the camera transfers the same amount of data for each acquired image If the application desires however to change image size during acquisition special care has to be taken since the actual amount of data could differ from image to image Such mode has to be enabled explicitly by setting the Variable Payload Size flag This has two effects e The Width Height AOI parameters become configurable during acquisition in manual and clip on transfer AOI modes The image size can change from image to image The Payload Size feature does not report the data size corresponding with the current image size but with maximal image size This assures that the reported size is large enough to hold the entire image data however the image size can change during the acquisition The buffers allocated using the Payload Size will be safe to hold the entire image data during entire acquis ition The application needs to keep track of the actual image size for every single image so that it in terprets the buffer correctly It can do so using three mechanisms
111. the problem p 289 Following these guidelines will guarantee that your problem can be solved effectively in the shortest possible time 9 1 2 Contact options Following list should help to identify the e mail contact to be used for your problem report If you purchased Leutron Vision products through a distributor please contact that distributor with every support case The list of Leutron Vision distributors with their contact information is provided in our website If you reside in Germany or Austria contact lt desupport leutron com gt If you reside in US or Canada contact lt ussupport leutron com gt If you reside in Czech republic or Slovakia contact lt czsupport leutron com gt In all other cases contact e lt gigesupport picsight com gt for issues related to PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras e lt linuxsupport leutron com gt for any issues with Simplon for Linux e and lt intsupport leutron com gt for any other products issues and questions 9 1 3 Gathering information about the problem When collecting information about your problem please follow the steps listed hereafter 1 Be sure you use the latest version of Simplon It may be that you have an old version of Simplon installed and you are experiencing a bug which was already removed in the meantime The version of currently installed Simplon is visible in the Simplon Explorer tool menu Help About The latest Simplon version can be do
112. the system administrator might need to adjust the path manually For convenience the directory opt simplon 1ib and it s 64 bit variant is added to the search path of the dynamic linker This is performed by adding an entry to 1d so conf d on systems using other mechanism the system administrator might need to adjust the path manually Custom installations Installation to other than default locations is possible however we recommend to do that only for well legitimate reasons Corresponding guidelines are provided in a separate section 4 1 2 4 Notes for the most common distributions The Simplon package is tested with the most popular distributions Brief notes for those distributions are listed below Note that this list by no means suggests that other distributions are not supported Simplon should work on any system fulfilling the basic requirements Section 4 1 2 2 System requirements p 60 Also the versions listed for each distribution are just a hint showing which was the original version used for tests Each newer version of given distribution should work well and older versions would work if fulfilling the mentioned system requirments For each distribution the tests were done with the most basic default setup including X but without any special additions system was properly installed and configured Special requirements related to amp The notes below are related only to Simplon itself assuming
113. trigger should be delivered through one of the input lines see Section 3 7 4 Trigger in put p 40 Section 3 8 Connector and cable description p 44 The trigger pulse duration should be at least 2 H Trigger overlapping is not supported therefore the maximum frame rate in triggered mode is always lower than the frame rate in free running mode The programmable exposure time range is limited but the exposure timing is accurate no jitter across the entire range Ext trigger ff Exposure programmable 2 a CCD charge storage leg T fon a VD 5 Ee S Readout see video output timing 2 Picture pending Figure 6 18 Triggered mode timing 6 6 3 3 Triggered mode long range exposure Long range exposure mode is an alternative to the accurate exposure mode The two modes are functionally equivalent the long range exposure mode differs only in two aspects a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 130 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control e The exposure time range is extended towards long time exposures e The short exposure times might be affected by a jitter 6 6 3 4 Trigger modes of the CMOS rolling shutter cameras The way how the pixel integration and readout is handled by rolling shutter cameras see Sec tion 3 5 1 3 CMOS global vs rolling shutter p 37 is significantly different from cameras featuring global shutter Thus al
114. um 10 2 x 8 3 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 48 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 3 33 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 43 dB 77 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 180602 PicSight P141M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 180603 PicSight P141M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 180627 PicSight P141M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 180628 PicSight P141M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 7 PicSight P141M Smart502 technical specifications Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 341 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color B 8 PicSight P142AB Smart502 PicSight P142AB Smart502 Ethernet 1000
115. with user configura tion sets Trigger delay in microseconds Type float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit us Copyright Leutron Vision 210 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name TriggerDivider TriggerSelector GUI name Trigger Divider LvTriggerCaching TriggerSelector GUI name Trigger Caching ExposureMode GUI name Exposure Mode LvLongRangeExposureMode GUI name Long Range Exposure Mode LvGlobalResetMode GUI name Global Reset Mode ExposureTime GUI name Exposure Time ExposureAuto GUI name Automatic Exposure Description Trigger divider Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Caching mode for the selected trigger Type enumeration Possible values Cache Drop GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Exposure shutter mode Type enumeration Possible values Timed GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Switches to mode with wider range of exposure times Type bool GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Switches to mode with wider range of exposure times Type bool GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Expo
116. without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 140602 PicSight P83M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 140603 PicSight P83M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 140627 PicSight P83M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 140628 PicSight P83M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 22 PicSight P83M Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor B 23 PicSight R132M Smart502 PicSight R132M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 CMOS sequential readout type Aptina MT9M001 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 363 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color Output image resolution HxV Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black le
117. without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W 400202 PicSight G32M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 400203 PicSight G32M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 400227 PicSight G32M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 400228 PicSight G32M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 400302 PicSight G32M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 400303 PicSight G32M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 400327 PicSight G32M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 400328 PicSight G32M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 2 PicSight G32M GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 3 PicSight G43AB GigE AS PicSight G43AB GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 3 CMOS parallel readout type Aptina MT9V033 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 295 a Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color Output image resolution HxV Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sen
118. 0 26V 5W e 210602 PicSight P202M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 210603 PicSight P202M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 210627 PicSight P202M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 210628 PicSight P202M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 11 PicSight P202M Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor B 12 PicSight P203B Smart502 PicSight P203B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 1 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX454JQF Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 347 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P203B Smart502 k 2 LIA a WLI a ne 4 pr 3 z CN i y E SZ 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Wavelength nm bayer p
119. 0 700 750 Wavelength nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 2592 x 1944 pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input 11 7 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 2 2 x 2 2 um 5 702 x 4 277 mm rolling 39 us 55000 ms default 10 ms Free running Triggered mode Global reset mode e Analog gain 0 18 06 dB default 0 dB Digital gain 0 24 08 dB default 0 dB Black level 0 2 55 DN default 0 DN Automatic black level 38 dB 70 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Horizontal 2x 4x e Vertical 2x 4x e Horizontal 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x e Vertical 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 329 a Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight R502B GigE AS e 451202 PicSight R502B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 451203 PicSight R502B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 451227 PicSight R502B GigE Po
120. 000 A2 2003 emissions and 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 immunity e The equipment complies with the requirements of a FCC part 15 Class A Digital Device the FCC Mark is not applicable for Class A products a Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 26 PicSight GigE user manual Basic information 2 6 2 1 Declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Leutron KONFORMITATSERKLARUNG Vision Equipment Digital Camera Ger teart Brand PicSight Handelsmarke Type PicSight GigE Typ Further Description See technical data sheet Weitere Angaben Siehe Technisches Datenblatt The signing legal authorities state that the above mentioned equipment meets the requirements for EMC according to DIRECTIVE OF COUNSEL 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Die Unterzeichnenden erkl ren als rechtsverbindliche Bevollmdchtigte dass das oben erw hnte Ger t den folgenden EMV Anforderungen entspricht RICHTLINIE DES RATES 89 336 EWG Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit EMV The following harmonized standards have been used Folgende harmonisierte Normen wurden angewandt EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 The equipment complies with the requirements of Das Ger t erf llt die Vorschriften eines FCC part 15 Class A Digital Device It was verified by the Verification procedure Die Vorschriften wurden verifiziert durch die Verifikationsprozedur Test repo
121. 00MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 3 PicSight G43AB Smart502 technical specifications B 4 PicSight G43AM Smart502 Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color Output image resolution HxV Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes PicSight G43AM Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 3 CMOS parallel readout type Aptina MT9V033 MT9V022 Quantum Efficiency Monochrome Quantum Efficiency 8 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050 Wavelength nm monochrome 752 x 480 pixels 62 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 6 x 6 um 4 512 x 2 88 mm global 10 us 1000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron Vision 336 PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Orde
122. 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX267 1 0 08 06 04 Relative Response 02 bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1392 x 1040 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1434 x 1050 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 0 15 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 65 x 4 65 um 7 6 x 6 2mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 130 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 8 28 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 342 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification PicSight P142AB Smart502 Ordering informati
123. 168 1 1 Gev Supported Option Selector IPConfiguration LLA Number of Interfaces 1 Message Channel Count 1 Stream Channel Count 1 Timestamp Tick Frequency 1000000 Timestamp Control Latch Timestamp Control Reset Timestamp Control Latch Reset Timestamp Value 0 Stream Channel Selector 0 Packet Size 1448 Inter Packet Delay 0 Link Speed 1000 Figure 6 2 Example GUI showing the transport layer control features 6 4 1 Acquired image data size When preparing for acquisition the application needs to know the required size of the buffers to be allocated for receiving the acquired data The size depends on various options such as image size and pixel format Section 6 5 Image format p 107 or presence of chunk data in the image Section 6 11 Chunk data p 168 The camera reports the image data size corresponding with current configuration in the Payload Size feature which provides the data size in bytes The camera allows to switch to a mode when some of the parameters eg image size affecting the payload size can change freely during acquisition In such mode the Payload Size feature always reports the maximal possible size so that this size can always be safely used for buffer allocation It is important that the actual value of the Payload Size feature does not change during active acquisition otherwise the application is in danger that its buffers will not be large enough for the received data Genl
124. 19 us not available La TriggerSource Specifies the internal signal or physical input line to use as the trigger source a Type Val This feature is selected by TriggerSelector Simplon constant LvDevice_TriggerSource ss Read Wri eration e Line 1 Opto In Line 1 Sets the signal source for the selected trigger to line 1 optocoupler input e Line 2 Opto In Line2 Sets the signal source for the selected trigger to line 2 optocoupler input e Line 3 Opto In Line3 Sets the signal source for the selected trigger to line 3 optocoupler input e Line 4 Opto In Line4 Sets the signal source for the selected trigger to line 4 optocoupler input e Line 17 TTL In Line 17 Sets the signal source for the selected trigger to line 17 TTL input e Line 18 TTL In Line 18 Sets the signal source for the selected trigger to line 18 TTL input e Software Trigger Software Sets the signal source for the selected trigger to software gl 8 4 OpenCV The OpenCV library does not provide native support for GenTL or GigE Vision interfaces however it is possible to integrate OpenCV with Simplon API easily A simple example demonstrating how to deliver the images acquired through the Simplon API interface to the OpenCV functions can be created through the Simplon Source Code Generator use the OpenCV sample in the Project Generation Wizard Copyr
125. 2 PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras s es 291 9 2 3 Simplon IOGGING sisicsecccsisecdecsessccsesssececesesnecceaesecectebenedeasusnccesssunbecespesdecess 291 9 2 4 Debugging with GigE Vision cameras eee e eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 291 9 2 5 Debugging SYMDOIS ee eeseseeeeesrsesrsnseaeeeeeanaeaeaeaeaeananaeaeanananaeaaaees 292 A Technical specifications for individual models ss eeeeeesseeseeeenersnsneneesneseeanaeenaeaees 293 A l PicSight G32B GIGE AS seisaccsscesssussee sddessedsapuesee casestbestens ned sueronedonevereecuteesbrobenebeces 293 A 2 PicSight G32M GIGE AS s sirssrsisircsisisisssrsisietsisrntasrsktiribist irse ii TeSt n statins tent 294 A 34 PicSight G43SAB GIGE AS csccssesesccesecesssesacesttasacesstesieesiseoneastensnensteienensnensierceseenenes 295 A4 PicSight G43AM GIGE AS s csccssetessnsvensecreceesi ee cs sesseeseeconeeewesusscecdosbaeessvecaeessoesacasa 297 A 5 PicSight P133B GIGE AS ccsisscesatesscesssesaceseeesacesanabece cate save cdbasavesanesacd cape bace cate neue sen 298 A 6 PicSight P141B GIQE AS ccsccccccesccabeve cscs cevssanassve sacs sevtsacd bens saee sevesaws naive seed sevtsanacan 300 A 7 PicSight PT41M GIGE AS cis ccccsesecccisssue seas sea eessseecucse see eeas sane ees ease reee see sees 301 A 8 PicSight PI4A2AB GIGE AS 0s ccsbessecsetessessseonseestesssessseassessecserassrasteastoananas 303 A9 PicSight PI42ZAM GIGE AS we
126. 203 PicSight P203B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 201227 PicSight P203B GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 201228 PicSight P203B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 201302 PicSight P203B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 201303 PicSight P203B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 201327 PicSight P203B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 201328 PicSight P203B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 12 PicSight P203B GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 13 PicSight P32B GigE AS PicSight P32B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX414 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 310 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P32B GigE AS 1 0 G o o a o pS Relative Response we Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame r
127. 24 LvGetString hItf LvInterface DeviceModelName Siviesline Wel TOZA LvGetString hitf LvInterface LvDeviceUserID StringVal 1024 LvGetString hItf LvInterface LvDeviceSerialNumber StringVal int32_t EnumVal vGetEnum hItf LvInterface_D viceAccessStatus amp EnumVal MAC IP addresses can be read as integers or formatted strings int32_t IntVal int 64 t Int64Val LvGetInt64 hitf LvGetString hItf LvGetInt32 hitf LvGetInt32 hitf LvInterface GevDeviceMACAddress amp Int64Val LvIinterface GevDeviceMACAddress StringVal LvInterface GevDeviceIPAddress amp IntVal LvInterface GevDeviceSubnetMask amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM vrescan the list of available devices waiting for operation completion exec _ cmd DeviceUpdateList wait_until done DeviceUpdateList read information about the first discovered device i e device with index 0 write int DeviceSelector 0 read_string DeviceID read_st DeviceVendorName read st DeviceModelName read string LvDeviceUserID read _ string LvDeviceSerialNumber read enum DeviceAccessStatus read _ int GevDeviceMACAddress read_int GevDeviceIPAddress read_int GevDeviceSubnetMask ring ring Simplon GenTL Producer features 1024 1024 Copyright Leutron Vision Leutron 255 wl Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features 7 3 GenTL device module The dev
128. 26 connector 401328 PicSight G32B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 1 PicSight G32B GigE AS technical specifications A 2 PicSight G32M GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight G32M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 CMOS parallel readout type Aptina MT9V403 Br eseasass monochrome Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 196 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 9 9 x 9 9 um 6 5241 x 4 8906 mm global 20 us 1300 ms default 5 ms e Free running e Triggered mode Copyright Leutron Vision i Leutron 294 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight G32M GigE AS e Analog gain 0 23 52 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 1 5 1 5 DN default 0 DN n a 46 dB 53 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL
129. 30 6 6 3 4 Trigger modes of the CMOS rolling shutter cameras 00 131 6 6 4 Trigger configuration 10 0 cece ee ee eeeeeeeeteeeeeeeteteeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 132 6 6 3 Frame Tale sestdesuieseesaesesidsccesetrssbevebe eri nE E RE r E rI aE SESS 135 6 7 Digital I O counters and timers ssssesssssesessssssssesrrssssssssseresssssssseereessssssseereeeses 136 6 7 1 Camera I O lines wo cece ccc ceccecseccccesceecusceccuscuccuscescussuseescessucsuscuseuseuseuss 136 6 7 1 1 Physical and logical lines 1 0 0 0 eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 137 6 7 2 Observing I O lines status eeeceeeeeeesseeeeeecececeaeeaeeeeececeeeaeeaueeeeeeeeeeeas 138 6 7 3 Using input lines for triggering e eee eeeeecececececececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 138 6 7 4 Basic output strobe configuration ee cece cece cece cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 139 6 7 5 User output Configuration eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenees 140 6 7 6 Advanced output configuration cece eceeeeeeeesseeseeeseeeeeseeeaeenees 142 6 7 7 Disconnected OUTPUTS ccicccccccassccsccnsssescenssecscenssens ccnssoesesnasaeeecavsccccenesact ces 146 6 7 8 Use for inter camera synchronization ee eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenenes 146 6 7 9 Spe ial LOPICS sivseweserssees cob snsscetieeesceay esse seseneecessvansedebteneeetoveees sabpeneeceassoees 146 6 8 Action commands CONTI eee cece eee cecec
130. 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 CMOS parallel readout type Aptina MT9V403 Ani Sle monochrome Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV 196 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 9 9 x 9 9 um 6 5241 x 4 8906 mm Copyright Leutron Vision Leutron 333 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight G32M Smart502 global 20 us 1300 ms default 5 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Analog gain 0 23 52 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 1 5 1 5 DN default 0 DN n a 46 dB 53 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 400602 PicSight G32M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 400603 PicSi
131. 32 hDev Device GevMCTT 10 ms configure or disable the heartbeat timeout LvSetInt32 hDev Device GevHeartbeatTimeout Bool hDev LvDevice GevGVCPHeartbeatDisable GY LV LvSe Lv EV LvSet SeriIngVall Sitradm Vice ntDefaultGateway ntDefaultGateway ntDefaultGateway PConfigurationLLA PConfigurationDHCP PConfigurationPersistentIP 10000 IDE 1024 1024 String Vials T024 amp IntVal erntVval amp IntVal as strings or integers 0x0A000203 OxFFFEFFEOO Ox0A000201 UL ORO Zer sau ae 2557253572350 WLORO 2a ti Oe oni 1 set inter packet delay as number of timestamp ticks ms Copyright Leutron Vision 106 a Leutron a Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control read current timestamp value ivCmdExecut hDev GevTimestampControlLatch LvGetInt64 hDev GevTimestampValue amp Int64Val reset the timestamp value ivvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice GevTimestampControlReset read the actual timestamp frequency in Hz LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice GevTimestampTickFrequency amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM read the camera MAC address 64 bit integer read_int GevMACAddress read current IP settings integer values read_int GevCurrentIPAddress read_int GevCurrentSubnetMask read_int GevCurrentDefaultGateway configure persistent IP
132. 3B GigE AS Specification PicSight P203B GigE AS Interface Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s Sensor 1 1 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX454JQF Spectral sensitivity 1 7X Ree i ALEL F men eu a Co r WA WS Monochrome color bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1648 x 1240 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1690 x 1250 pixels pixels Frame rate 9 2 fps Video format 12 bit single tap Scanning progressive Pixel size HxV O x O um Sensor size HxV 6 38 x 5 26 mm Shutter global 5 us 60000 ms default 100 ms a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 309 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P203B GigE AS e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 6 26 dB default 6 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W 201202 PicSight P203B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 201
133. 3B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 111227 PicSight P33B GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector e 111228 PicSight P33B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 111302 PicSight P33B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 111303 PicSight P33B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 111327 PicSight P33B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 111328 PicSight P33B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 15 PicSight P33B GigE AS technical specifications A 16 PicSight P33M GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P33M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX424 1 0 09 08 o7 g A 06 os g amp 04 t4 03 02 0 1 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 7 4 x 7 4 um 5 79
134. 3B GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 141228 PicSight P83B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 141302 PicSight P83B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 141303 PicSight P83B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 141327 PicSight P83B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 141328 PicSight P83B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 21 PicSight P83B GigE AS technical specifications A 22 PicSight P83M GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P83M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX204 monochrome Output image resolution HxV 1032 x 776 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1077 x 788 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 32 5 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 65 x 4 65 um 5 8 x 4 92 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 30 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 324 Vision PicSight GigE user manual
135. 5080 l Smart Application Log Event Data Figure 6 51 Example GUI showing the asynchronous event features Besides the acquired images and possibly additional chunk data appended to images Sec tion 6 11 Chunk data p 168 the cameras can deliver additional asynchronous messages The events are delivered through a separate channel independent on the streaming channel images and control channel camera configuration therefore asynchronous z z Control RESPONSE RESPONSE camera discovery connection configuration control ome CHUNK DATA CHUNK DATA Streaming images and chunk data EN Eme By Messaging asynchronous events with associated data Figure 6 52 Camera communication channels Copyright Leutron Vision Leutron 173 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control The events can be just a simple messages such as signalling occurrence of an incident such as error but usually they carry additional data The data can be retrieved through the feature tree similarly as regular camera features All the events have associated timestamp which is the value of the camera s timestamp counter refer to Section 6 3 Information about the camera p 98 at the time the event was generated The camera timestamp frequency is 1MHz ie the ticks cor respond with time unit of 1 us The GigE Vision compatible cameras PicSight GigE and PicSight Smart natu
136. 5Ox 10 0 2 231 00 1 59 0 Xaphoon PicSight P33M GigE Smart50x 10 0 2 229 0 Snoopy Device information Current IP settings Manufacturer Leutron Vision Device Model PicSight P202B GigE SmartS0x IP address 10 0 2 231 User ID Xaphoon p Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Serial number o MAC 00 18 66 86 E8 59 ey 0 0 0 0 Firmware version 2 00 054 Supported IP configuration Persistent IP DHCP LLA Force IP address Network interface IP address 10 0 2 468 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Connect and configure stent IP address I User ID nickname IP address User ID na Use current IP address r IP configuration schemes T Persistent IP I DHCP Note the LLA scheme is always enabled Figure 5 7 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool Red icon would mean that the camera is being used by another application possibly even from another PC and is thus locked Yellow icon means the camera is visible but not directly accessible typically because its IP configuration does not match with the network card through which it is connected the two are configured for different subnets In such case the temporary or even persistent IP address of the camera can be immediately adjusted from the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool The full details of the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool configuration options are documented in Section 5 6 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool p 90
137. 6 x 580 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 823 x 592 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 8 3 x 8 3 um 7 48 x 6 15 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 359 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight PS2M Smart502 e Analog gain 10 26 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 44 dB 69 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 130602 PicSight P52M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 130603 PicSight P52M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 130627 PicSight P52M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens co
138. 8 selected camera models offer also automatic gain and automatic black level operation modes The automatic gain algorithm observes the luminance of acquired images and attempts to keep it at constant level by compensating for any changes by adjusting the gain for subsequent frames To prevent flickering the adjustments are low pass fltered it may take several frames until the target luminance is restored again The automatic black level algorithm monitors the dark pixels ie the pixels out of the effective sensor area which are not exposed to illumination The value of the dark pixels is averaged over multiple acquired frames low pass filtered to avoid fast oscillations and compared to predefined thresholds When the value falls outside those threshold the black level is re adjusted to restore the desired black values very slightly above zero The configuration is analogical for all automatic features each of them is controlled through an enumerated feature Automatic Gain Automatic Black Level Automatic Exposure which can switch between two modes Offand Continuous The Off option means the automatic mode is not active and given feature is controlled manually by adjusting the desired value This is default a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 154 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control option for all the automatic features The Continuous option means that the automa
139. 90 lens mount e 420627 PicSight R132M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 420628 PicSight R132M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 23 PicSight R132M Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color B 24 PicSight R312AB Smart502 PicSight R312AB Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 CMOS sequential readout type Aptina MT9TO01 Quantum Efficiency Sata I Red EN r y 3 N Hy Py Ta 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 Wavelength nm Quantum Efficiency S 5 0 bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 2048 x 1536 pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level 12 77 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 3 2 x 3 2 um 6 5536 x 4 9152 mm rolling 47 us 520 ms default 10 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Analog gain 0 18 07 dB default 18 dB e D
140. ADCValue 6 14 2 Power switches The cameras might be equipped with up to three power switches the application can switch them between plus minus polarity or switch them off The power switch status can be either controlled directly manual mode or through higher level features automatic mode They can be used as motor drives for automatic lens control Section 6 14 3 Lens control p 187 but also independently to control any external device such as motorized positioning stages LED illu minators and others The default switched output voltage is 5 V supplied directly off the camera with maximal output current 50 mA suitable to drive most lens control motors For other power options please contact Leutron Vision Internally each of the power switches is realized as an H bridge The power switches are protected against overvoltage and short circuit More technical details are available in Section 3 7 7 Lens control interface External ADC s amp Power switches p 44 6 14 2 1 Operating modes As mentioned before the power switches can be used in two basic operating modes Manual The power switch is controlled directly and treated independently on any feedback It is possible to connect the switch with either polarity disconnect it or issue pulses of desired length To control a switch in the manual mode no feedback must be bound to it through Power Switch Bound ADC feature Details about the manual mode will
141. All LineStatusAl11 External ADC Value LvExternalADCValue Trigger Delayed LvTriggerDelayed Strobe Dropped LvSt robeDropped Smart Application String LvSmartAppString Smart Application Signed Integer LvSmartAppInt Value of the camera s timestamp counter at the moment the image was acquired 64 bit integer The camera timestamp frequency is 1MHz ie the ticks correspond with time unit of 1 us Value of the frame counter associated with the image in the buffer 64 bit integer Exposure time used to acquire the image in the buffer Gain used to acquire the image in the buffer Since some camera models support two types of gain analog and digital refer to Section 6 9 Analog controls p 149 the ChunkGain feature comes with a selector ChunkGainSelector To read the analog gain chunk if supported by the camera set the selector to AnalogA11 to read the digital gain set DigitalAll Black level used to acquire the image in the buffer Bitfield reflecting status of all digital I O lines Section 6 7 Digital I O counters and timers p 136 at the time the im age was acquired The least significant bit corresponds with Linel next bit with Line2 etc Status of the external ADC inputs Section 6 14 External device control p 182 at the time the image was acquired Since the cameras are equipped with multiple external ADC s the ChunkLvExternalADCVa ue feature comes with a select
142. Cam provides a standard way to lock the essential transport layer features during acquisition through feature called TLParamsLocked Note that this feature is set transparently during acquisition by Simplon API and in all reasonable GenlCam based software packages so the user does not need to care about it a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 102 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Simplon API offers additional image processing functions that can also alter the image data size and thus the required size of the target buffer This topic is however behind the scope of this manual it is discussed in Simplon programmer s guide EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle read the payload size buffer size required to hold acquired image data int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice PayloadSize amp IntVal now allocate the buffers and use them for the acquisition GEN lt i gt CAM read the payload size buffer size required to hold acquired image data read_int PayloadSize now allocate the buffers and use them for the acquisition 6 4 2 Selected GigE Vision related features All essential camera registers dictated by the GigE Vision standard so called bootstrap registers are exposed to the user through the feature tree interface However most of these features will be configured under the hood
143. Camera Leutron Vision PicSight P52B GigE RTF ScaryBear 10 0 2 220 File Camera Acqyj Found cameras cete System Interface 1 4 Basic camera features Display Features Sourcecode Help ht ae XK rte RA wj X acquisition s Image 0003 ID 2379172 Time 738220348243029 X 0 Y 0 W 776 H 582 LInc 776 PixF 0x1080009 Renderer me In this section we ll briefly discuss the most essential camera features important for the basic tests Full description of all camera features is provided in Chapter 6 Camera features and their con trol p 96 The Simplon Explorer displays by default only the basic camera features intended to handle the most common tasks To display also the more advanced features you need to switch to the expert feature level Note that the third available level guru is intended just for debugging and should not be used for normal operation BS Simplon Explorer Camera Leutron Vision PicSight P52B GigE RTF ScaryBear 10 0 2 220 File Camera Acquisition Display Features _ Sour 8 amp 4 io Found cameras Connected camera System Interface Device Stream Renderer code Help lt TR PROSE E Show guru level Image format t in the Image Format category Pixel format The basic properties of the acquired image can be configured through features The Pixel Format feature is an enumeration allowing to s
144. DR 26 connector 110328 PicSight P33M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 16 PicSight P33M GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 17 PicSight P34B GigE AS PicSight P34B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 4 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX098 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 316 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P34B GigE AS Relative Response Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 64 7 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 5 6 x 5 6 um 4 6 x 3 97 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 16 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on reques
145. Description Provides the key that the device will use to valid ate the action on reception of the action protocol message Type integer GUI visibility guru Provides the mask that the device will use to validate the action on reception of the action protocol message Type integer GUI visibility guru Feature category Special Features refer to Section 6 15 Special features p 196 LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSelector GUI name Special Purpose Trigger Selector LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSource LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSelector GUI name Special Purpose Trigger Source LvSpecialPurposeTriggerActivation LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSelector GUI name Special Purpose Trigger Activation LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSoftware LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSelector GUI name Generate Special Purpose Trigger LvImageStampsResetMask GUI name Image Stamps Reset Mask LvImageStampSelector GUI name Image Stamp Selector Selects the special purpose trigger type to con figure Type enumeration Possible values ImageStampsReset GUI visibility expert Signal source for the selected trigger Type enumeration Possible values Off Linel Line2 Line3 ine4 Line5 Lineo Line7 Lines Linel7 Linel8 Linel9 Line20 Line21 Line22 Line23 Line24 Actionl Action2 Action3 Action4 Action5 Action6 Action7 Action8g GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Activa
146. Dev LvDevice DeviceManufacturerInfo StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice DeviceFirmwareVersion StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice LvRecoveryFirmwareVersion StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice DeviceVersion StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice DeviceSerialNumber StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice DeviceUserID StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice LvDeviceType StringVal 1024 set new nickname user ID LvSetString hDev LvDevice DeviceUserID FoobarCamera check the scanning type always LvDeviceScanType Areascan int32_t EnumVal vGetEnum hDev LvDevice DeviceScanType amp EnumVal e GEN lt I gt CAM read basic information read string DeviceVendorName read_string DeviceModelName read string DeviceManufacturerInfo read string DeviceFirmwareVersion read_ string LvRecoveryFirmwareVersion read_string DeviceVersion read string DeviceID read string DeviceUserID read string LvDeviceType set new nickname user ID write string DeviceUserID FoobarCamera check the scanning type always AreaScan read_enum DeviceScanType a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 99 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control 6 3 2 Runtime information Apart of the basic information the camera also provides various runtime status information Temperature The camera self diagnostics includes
147. E 40 3 7 1 1 Power over Ethernet POE cceccccceessececeeseececeeeesceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 40 3 7 2 Ethernet conMeECtiON i 2505 ssesseusecss sce ssvesneedsetssessatisnevseeseaes savsenes sued riris 40 3 7 3 Video OUTPUT serssccecertssedicassseerersspenceasseue detespedvans sens EEEN EAV EEE EERI ENSKE cen 40 3 7 4 IMIQOER IMPUL A E E E E 40 3 7 5 Optocoupler interface sisssssssssissssissssssiississssisvssssssivisiviisvssssiiivsiisati iksiri 41 3 7 5 1 Optocoupler DasiCS ssssssssssssssisssssississsksssesssssseissisereesssrsnekssesiisrsssrena 41 3 7 5 2 Optocoupler iNPUts 0 0 0 0 ee eee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 41 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 3 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Table of Contents 3 7 5 3 Optocoupler OUTPUTS 22 2 eee cece cece cececeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 42 3 7 6 VIL A O S sassecttenssiccccapsvedcisvsecedeassstecebybecddasesneesbavencoceboesedenssenccdeaessbecuspencees 43 3 7 7 Lens control interface External ADC s amp Power switches 0ccceceeeeees 44 3 7 8 Serial port interface isiv s cesshecscevslevessussedevev seu sesveyev dies aeesebdbeeeeebe pee bases 44 3 8 Connector and cable description 0 ceceeeeececececececececececececececeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 44 3 8 1 Ethernet COMNECCOM casccccccecsseeccasssesccanesenccasesecessoencecensastccczsasteccavesecacansneneds 44 3 8 2 Power input amp digital 1 O Connector 00 0 e
148. E S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 451228 PicSight R502B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 451302 PicSight R502B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 451303 PicSight R502B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 451327 PicSight R502B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 451328 PicSight R502B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 25 PicSight R502B GigE AS technical specifications A 26 PicSight R502M GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight R502M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 5 CMOS sequential readout type Aptina MT9P031 60 Sa E sl z OT 7 X 40 5 E 304 2 NS 2 5 a 20 go 10 ect o oo 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050 1150 Wavelength nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 2592 x 1944 pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level 11 7 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 2 2 x 2 2 um 5 702 x 4 277 mm rolling 39 us 55000 ms default 10 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Global reset mode e Analog g
149. FilterDriver Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 258 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features 7 3 4 GigE Vision communication control This topic is specific to GigE Vision devices only When controlling a GigE Vision camera the Simplon GenTL Producer and every GigE Vision compliant software uses the GVCP protocol which basically consists of commands issued by the host software and acknowledges responded by the device If the acknowledge from the device does not arrive within the expected timeout Simplon GenTL Producer assumes that delivery of the command failed and eventually retries sending it again Both the timeout and number of eventual retries can be configured by the user through features Control Channel Transmission Timeout value in ms and Control Channel Retry Count If the device itself provides hints about the maximal expectable response timeout Simplon GenTL Producer uses this hint to adjust the initial value of Control Channel Transmission Timeout otherwise it defaults to 200 ms The default values used by Simplon GenTL Producer will work just fine in vast majority of cases and the user should attempt to readjust them only if encountering a communication problem such as failing read write operations with a particular camera usually with guidance of our support staff The features become visible only at the guru feature visibility level Note that it is important to configu
150. Float hDev LvDevice ExposureTime 1000 0 GEN lt i gt CAM a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 127 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control configure exposure time in microseconds write float ExposureTime 1000 0 The actual range of possible exposure times depends on other settings in partic ular e Working mode free running or triggered long range exposure mode see below e Area of interest AOI settings e Binning decimation settings e Frame rate settings Note that the camera might be able to adjust the exposure time only in small but discrete steps It will align the requested value to the closest step to know the exact used value the applic ation might want to re read the exposure time after setting it On certain camera models in particular those based on the G43A sensor the exposure time is applied with a delay of one frame The one frame delay also ap plies for sensor R312AB but only in triggered mode Related topic of controlling gain and black level is discussed in separate section Section 6 9 Analog controls p 149 6 6 2 1 Automatic exposure The automatic exposure function is available only on those camera models whose sensor supports that function natively It is useful for applications capturing scenes exposed to significantly varying illumination when it s necessary to protect the acquired images against under or over exposition
151. GUI name Device SFNC Version Major DeviceSFNCVersionMinor GUI name Device SFNC Version Minor DeviceSFNCVersionSubMinor GUI name Device SFNC Version Subminor Feature category Image Format Control SensorWidth GUI name Sensor Width SensorHeight GUI name Sensor Height Description Current temperature at the selected location Type float GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit C Current up time of the device Type integer GUI visibility expert Unit ms Indicates the basic type of the device Type string GUI visibility expert Read only feature Major version of SFNC standard used by the device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Minor version of SFNC standard used by the device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Sub minor version of SFNC standard used by the device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature refer to Section 6 5 Image format p 107 Effective width of the sensor in pixels Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit px Effective height of the sensor in pixels Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit px Copyright Leutron Vision 206 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name WidthMax GUI name Max Width HeightMax GUI name Max Height Width GUI name Width Height GUI name
152. GevCurrentDefaultGateway GevInterfaceSelector GUI name Current Default Gateway GeviIPConfigurationStatus GevInterfaceSelector GUI name IP Configuration Status GevPersistentIPAddress GevInterfaceSelector GUI name Persistent IP Address GevPersistentSubnetMask GevInterfaceSelector GUI name Persistent Subnet Mask GevPersistentDefaultGateway GevInterfaceSelector GUI name Persistent Default Gateway GevLinkSpeed GevInterfaceSelector GUI name Link Speed GevNumberOfInterfaces GUI name Number of Interfaces Description Reports the IP address for the given network in terface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Provides the subnet mask of the given interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Indicates the default gateway IP address to be used on the given network interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Reports the current IP configuration status Type enumeration Possible values None PersistentIP DHCP LLA ForcelIP GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Indicates the persistent IP address for this net work interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Indicates the persistent subnet mask associated with the persistent IP address on this network interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Indicates the persistent default gateway for this netw
153. GigE user manual Camera features and their control write enum LineSource TimerlActive optionally invert the output signal polarity write bool LineInverter true Digital 1 0 Control E Line Selector Line 10 Opto Out Line Mode Output Line Format Opto coupled Line Source Timer 1 Active Line Inverter On Counter and Timer Contr Counter Selecta Counter 1 E Timer Selector Timer 1 Timer Duration 1000 us Timer Delay 100 us Timer Trigger Source Frame Trigger Figure 6 29 Strobe configured to be delayed 100 us behind trigger and last 1000 us Note that any of the timers Timer 1 through Timer 4 could be used Using the described strobe timing configuration together with the Trigger Delay feature the desired timing of the strobe and exposure itself can be precisely configured Setting Trigger Delay larger than the strobe delay the exposure starts later than the strobe signal itself Acquisition Control Acquisition Mode Continuous E Trigger Selector Frame Start Trigger Mode On Generate Software Trigger Trigger Source Line 1 Opto In Trigger Activation Rising Edge TriggerDelay 100 us Trigger Caching Cache Earl Triggers Exposure Mode Timed Long Range Exposure Mode Off Exposure Time 8000 us Digital 1 0 Control B Line Selector Line 10 OptcafOut Line Mode Output Line Format Opto coupler Line Source Timer 1 Acti Line Inverter Off Counter and Timer Control H
154. Height OffsetX GUI name X Offset Offsety GUI name Y Offset Description Maximum width of the image Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit px Maximum height of the image Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit px Image width provided by the device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit px Image height provided by the device Type integer GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit px Horizontal offset from the origin of the AOI Type integer GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit px Vertical offset from the origin of the AOI Type integer GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit px Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name PixelFormat GUI name Pixel Format BinningHorizontal GUI name Horizontal Binning BinningVertical GUI name Vertical Binning DecimationHorizontal GUI name Horizontal Decimation DecimationVertical GUI name Vertical Decimation LvAOIMode GUI name AOI Mode Description Pixel format provided by the device Type enumeration Possible values Mono8 Mono8Signed Monol0 Monol0Packed Monol2 Monol2
155. I visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 241 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvSmartAppiInt17 GUI name Signed Integer 17 LvSmartAppint18 GUI name Signed Integer 18 LvSmartAppiInt19 GUI name Signed Integer 19 LvSmartAppiInt20 GUI name Signed Integer 20 LvSmartAppint21 GUI name Signed Integer 21 LvSmartAppiInt22 GUI name Signed Integer 22 LvSmartAppiInt23 GUI name Signed Integer 23 LvSmartAppiInt24 GUI name Signed Integer 24 LvSmartAppiInt25 GUI name Signed Integer 25 LvSmartAppInt26 GUI name Signed Integer 26 Description Generic signed integer register controlling a smart a
156. I visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit px Height of the sensor side area of interest in pixels Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit px X offset left offset of the sensor side area of in terest in pixels Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit px Y offset top offset of the sensor side area of in terest in pixels Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit px Flag switching on the variable payload size mode Type bool GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Feature category Acquisition Control refer to Section 6 6 Acquisition and trigger con trol p 124 AcquisitionMode GUI name Acquisition Mode AcquisitionStart GUI name Acquisition Start Acquisition mode of the device Type enumeration Possible values SingleFrame MultiFrame Continuous GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Starts image acquisition Type command GUI visibility beginner Copyright Leutron Vision 209 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name AcquisitionStop GUI name Acquisition Stop AcquisitionArm GUI name
157. L producer enumerate its available device interfaces and obtain basic information about the interfaces even before actually opening them a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 248 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features E System GenTL features E GenTL System Module Transport Layer Yendo Transport Layer Mode Transport Layer IC Transport Layer Version Transport Layer Path Transport Layer Type senTL version Major GenTL Version Minor Update Interface List InterFace Selector Leutron Vision Simplon GenTL Producer gentl 1 00 0032 C Program Files Leutron Vision Simplon Bin cti ly gentl ct Mixed 1 0 Interface IC GigE Interface Figure 7 1 Example GUI showing the GenTL system module features 7 1 1 Information about the system The system module provides basic set of features describing the GenTL producer implementation Transport Layer Vendor Transport Layer Model Transport Layer ID Transport Layer Version Transport Layer Path Transport Layer Type GenTL Version Major GenTL Ver sion Minor GigE Vision Version Major GigE Vision Version Minor EXimpion LvHSystem hSys char StringVal 1024 Name of the vendor implementing given GenTL producer For Simplon GenTL Producer this naturally reads Leut ron Vision Name of the GenTL producer itself in our case Simplon GenTL Producer Unique ID of the transport layer producer
158. LA Force IP address Network interface IP address 10 0 2 48 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Connect and configure J User 1D nickname User ID Use current IP address imode Pure GigE Vision r IP configuration schemes T Persistent IP IF DHCP Note the LLA scheme is ays enabled Figure 5 32 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 90 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Each camera is described using its basic properties such as model name IP address serial number or user name Depending on the camera status one of the following icons is displayed next to the camera s model name The camera is accessible and can be directly configured i The camera is not currently accessible although it is on a correct subnet it is perhaps being used by an other application on the same or other PC e The camera cannot be directly configured because it is on a different subnet You will first need to switch the camera at least temporarily to the subnet corresponding with the network interface it is connected to Note that in this case the application does not have a knowledge whether the camera is at the moment used by another application The tool allows to adjust IP configuration for the selected camera For the cameras not marked as inaccessible i e for camer
159. Lens Control Target Approach LvLensControlNrSlowSteps LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Nr Slow Steps LvLensControlTargetPosition LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Target Position LvLensControlAdjustPosition LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Adjust Position LvLensControlCalibrateAll GUI name Lens Control Calibrate All LvSerialPortBaudRate GUI name Serial Port Baud Rate Description Calibrated slow motion duty cycle on the power switch Type integer GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit Selects how the target lens position should be approached Type enumeration Possible values Direct FromPlus FromMinus GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Number of slow steps before the target position Type integer GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Target lens position Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Adjusts the target lens position Type command GUI visibility expert Starts automatic calibration Type command GUI visibility expert Baud rate used for the serial port communication Type enumeration Possible values Baud2400 Baud4800 Baud9600 Baud14400 Baudl19200 Baud38400 Baud57600 Baud115200 GUI visibility expert Streamable feature
160. Line21 Line22 Line23 Line24 Line25 Line26 Line27 Line28 Line29 Line30 Line31 Line32 GUI visibility expert Line mode input or output Type enumeration Possible values Input Output GUI visibility expert Read only feature Sets the electrical configuration of the selected line Type enumeration Possible values NoConnect TriState TTL LVDS RS422 OptoCoupled GUI visibility expert Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 212 a Leutron a Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LineSource LineSelector GUI name Line Source LineInverter LineSelector GUI name Line Inverter LvLineDebounceDuration LineSelector GUI name Line Debounce Duration LineStatus LineSelector GUI name Line Status LineStatusAll GUI name Line Status All UserOutputSelector GUI name User Output Selector Description Internal signal driving the line s ouptut Type enumeration Possible values Off ExposureActive TimerlActive Timer2Active Timer3Active Timer4Active UserOutputl UserOutput2 UserOutput3 UserOutput4 UserOutput5 UserOutput6 UserOutput7 UserOutput8 GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Inverts the signal Type bool GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Duration of line debounce period Type
161. LvAcquisitionFrameRateControlMode Off Since camera internally switches to triggered mode for frame rate control the maximum achievable frame rate is lower than the native free running mode rate when frame rate control mode is off The frame rate feature can never increase the frequency beyond the maximum defined by current working mode see above it can only decrease it To reach a higher frame rate adjusting corresponding settings such as AOI or pixel clock should be considered 6 7 Digital I O counters and timers This section discusses the digital I O signal configuration Digital 1 0 Control Line Selector Line 9 Opto Out Line Mode Output Line Format Opto coupled Line Source Exposure Active Line Inverter Off Line Status Off Line Status All ox10000 User Output Selector User Output Value User Output Value All User Output Value All Mask User Output 1 Off 0x0 0x0 Figure 6 23 Example GUI showing the digital I O features Counter and Timer Control H Counter Selector Counter Mode Counter Event Source Counter Reset Counter Yalue Counter Duration Timer Selector Timer Duration Timer Delay Timer Trigger Source o Counter 1 Autoreset Frame Trigger U 1 Timer 1 1000 us 100 us Counter 1 End Figure 6 24 Example GUI showing the counters and timers features 6 7 1 Camera I O lines The number and type of I O lines might differ among camera models The overview of
162. LvLineSelector Line4 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSelector LvLineSelector Line4 int32_t EnumVal line mode gives LvLineMode Output or LvLineMode_ Input vvGetEnum hDev LvDevice LineMode amp EnumVal line format gives LvLineFormat_OptoCoupled or LvLineFormat_TTL vGetEnum hDev LvDevice LineFormat amp EnumVal GEN lt i gt CAM query info about line 4 write enum LineSelector Line4 read enum LineMode Input or Output read enum LineFormat OptoCoupled or TTL 6 7 1 1 Physical and logical lines a Except of the actual physical signals representing the electrical status of the individual input out put lines possibly inverted by the Line Inverter flag few additional logical signals can also be used for configuration These are virtual signals representing internal status of the camera The available logical signals are e Exposure Active ExposureActive the signal is asserted during an active exposure both start and duration of the signal is aligned with the exposure e Frame Trigger FrameTrigger asserted when a frame trigger is issued no matter if issued by an external event software command or other means Only the starting edge of the signal Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 137 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control is significant the
163. LvPowerSwitchBoundADC LvPowerSwitchBoundADC ExternalADC2 do not bind any External ADC to Power Switch 3 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch3 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchBoundADC LvPowerSwitchBoundADC_ None e GEN lt I gt CAM bind External ADC 1 to Power Switch 1 and ADC 2 to Switch 2 write enum LwPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 write enum LvPowerSwitchBoundADC ExternalADC1 write enum LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch2 write enum LvPowerSwitchBoundADC ExternalADC2 do not bind any External ADC to Power Switch 3 write enum LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch3 write enum LvPowerSwitchBoundADC None Calibrating the power switch external ADC pair The lens control logic needs to know about the relationships between power switch and its bound external ADC and about the expected behavior of the pair The configuration is described by several parameters these can be initialized through an automatic calibration procedure performed by the camera or once known the application can set the parameters directly without performing the calibration again we ll come back to this later Note that depending on the external device being controlled the system might need re calibration when environment changes significantly Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 188 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control The calibrati
164. Major version of the GEV specification Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Minor version of the GEV specification Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Endianess of the device registers Type bool GUI visibility guru Read only feature Returns the class of the device Type enumeration Possible values Transmitter GUI visibility guru Read only feature Character set used by all the strings of the device registers Type enumeration Possible values UTF8 GUI visibility guru Read only feature Selects which physical network interface to con trol Type integer GUI visibility beginner MAC address of the network interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 226 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name Description GevSupportedOptionSelector Selects the GEV option to interrogate for existing support GUI name Supported Option Selector Type enumeration Possible values TPConfigurationPersistentIP TPConfigurationDHCP TPConfigurationLLA CommandsConcatenation WriteMen PacketResend Event EventData PendingAck Action PrimaryApplicationSwitchover ExtendedStatusCodes DiscoveryAckDelayWritable DiscoveryAckDelay TestData ManifestTable CCPApplicationSocket LinkSpeed HeartbeatDisable SerialNumber UserDefinedName StreamChannelSourceSocket StreamC
165. ONY ICX098 Relative Response monochrome Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 64 7 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 5 6 x 5 6 um 4 6 x 3 97 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 318 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P34M GigE AS e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 9 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 44 dB 69 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 100202 PicSight P34M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector e 100203 PicSight P34M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 100227 PicSight P34M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 100228 PicSight
166. P34M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 100302 PicSight P34M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 100303 PicSight P34M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 100327 PicSight P34M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 100328 PicSight P34M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 18 PicSight P34M GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 19 PicSight P52B GigE AS PicSight P52B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX415 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 319 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P52B GigE AS 1 0 o o D o pS Relative Response o R 0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 776 x 580 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 823 x 592 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto fun
167. Packed Monol6 BayerGR8 BayerRG8 BayerGB8 BayerBG8 BayerGR10 BayerRG10 BayerGB10 BayerBG10 BayerGR12 BayerRG12 BayerGB12 BayerBG12 RGB8Packed BGR8Packed RGBA8Packed BGRA8Packed GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Horizontal binning factor Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Vertical binning factor Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Horizontal decimation factor Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Vertical decimation factor Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Mode of controlling the area of interest Type enumeration Possible values Automatic ClipOnTransfer Manual GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Copyright Leutron Vision 208 a Leutron i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvReadoutWidth GUI name Readout Width LvReadoutHeight GUI name Readout Height LvReadoutOffsetX GUI name Readout X Offset LvReadoutOffsetyY GUI name Readout Y Offset LvVariablePayloadSize GUI name Variable Payload Size Description Width of the sensor side area of interest in pixels Type integer GU
168. PicSight GigE user manual Documentation for Leutron Vision GigE Vision cameras Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Documentation for Leutron Vision GigE Vision cameras Leutron Vision Revision 1 0 21557 Leutron Vision documentation set Publication date 27 October 2013 Copyright 1995 2011 Leutron Vision All Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Leutron Vision The software products described in this document are furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or nondisclosure agreement The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems for any purpose other than the licensee s personal use without the express written permission of Leutron Vision Product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby ac knowledged PicSight GigE user manual Table of Contents Table of Contents General informatio M cestetssedeceelegs secsceaceccstaddeetieaacnn bade EE E sede d
169. PicSight Smart cameras are running a simple HTTP web server allowing to get various information about the camera and adjust its basic properties from any web browser Note that most of the configuration options can be adjusted also using Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool or directly from the camera s feature tree The advantage of the HTTP interface is that it can be used even at systems where the Simplon software package is not installed provided that you know the IP address of the camera 5 3 1 Basic camera information To connect to the camera s HTTP interface start your favourite web browser and type the IP address of the camera The browser will display a welcome screen showing basic information about the camera such as its type serial number IP MAC address nickname user name or firmware version Welcome PicSight Home Page Camera Type PicSight G43AM GigE Image Resolution 752 x 480 pixels Serialnumber 125280 MAC 00 18 66 85 28 12 Nickname Bobr IP Address 10 0 2 216 System Version 00 Recover System Version 1 02 000 Build Date Apr 22 2010 m i Application Identifier Streaming g gt Release Notes Open GiIG GEN lt XCAM 5 Leutron Figure 5 25 PicSight GigE HTTP interface welcome screen The left part of the screen offers links to other functions of the HTTP interface The status page provides information about current status of the camera in particular the current IP configurat
170. Recovery button placed on the back plate of the PicSight GigE camera during camera s boot i e hold down the reset button within 5 seconds right after powering the camera Gigabit Ethernet a a is C Power I O Figure 5 31 Position of the recovery reset button on PicSight GigE AR and PicSight GigE AS models When the Reset Recovery button is being pressed during the boot process i e within 5 seconds after power up the recover system is loaded The LED light blinks slower than when booting the normal system You can also check the system on the home page of PicSight GigE when accessing a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 89 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation the camera over HTTP see Section 5 3 HTTP based configuration p 82 which is colored differently and displays additional RECOVER MODE label When the camera boots to a recovery mode remember that it can use different IP configuration settings than it had originally configured In particular the firmware version 1 x starts by default with fixed IP address 192 168 1 55 You will need to adjust the temporary IP address corres ponding with your network settings through Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool or eventually temporarily configure a network card to match the 192 168 1 0 subnet When started the recovery mode you should especially restore the camera s original f
171. Section 3 1 Appearance overview p 29 3 3 1 Mounting points on case revision R1 The case revision R1 see Section 3 2 Dimensions p 31 provided lower number of mounting points The camera provides 8 standard mounting points on the camera head sides two on each side top bottom left right Use M3 screws going no deeper than 4 mm to the camera body for fixing the camera If these mounting points are not enough you can additionally dismount the two M2 screws use TORX screwdriver number 6 on the bottom part of camera s case and replace them with your own screws for fixing the camera The screws should not go deeper than 4 mm into the camera body If the screws go deeper than 4 mm into the camera body you can destroy the camera 3 4 Lens mount optical head All the models are equipped with a C mount optical head 1 inch thread diameter 32 threads per inch 17 526 mm flange back CS mount version identical only with 12 5 mm flange back is available on request for high volume OEM customers Few different camera head versions are used for the individual cameras to compensate for different shape thickness of individual sensor modules This guarantees proper flange back 17 526 mm distance between lens flange and the focal plane i e sensor surface as specified for C mount This has to be taken in account by OEMs re assembling the cameras The different camera head versions are marked using little holes on side t
172. Sight G43AB GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 413228 PicSight G43AB GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 413302 PicSight G43AB GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 413303 PicSight G43AB GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 413327 PicSight G43AB GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 413328 PicSight G43AB GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 3 PicSight G43AB GigE AS technical specifications A 4 PicSight G43AM GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color Output image resolution HxV Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes PicSight G43AM GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 3 CMOS parallel readout type Aptina MT9V033 MT9V022 Quantum Efficiency Monochrome Quantum Efficiency 8 8 3 3 o 550 650 750 850 950 1050 Wavelength nm amp g monochrome 752 x 480 pixels 62 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 6 x 6 um 4 512 x 2 88 mm global 10 us 1000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutro
173. Sight P203B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 12 PicSight P203B Smart502 technical specifications B 13 PicSight P32B Smart502 Specification PicSight P32B Smart502 Interface Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s Smart technology 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs Sensor 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX414 Spectral sensitivity 10 G 0 8 Bs F 04 o0 450 500 550 600 650 700 Wave Length nm Monochrome color bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate 62 3 fps Video format 12 bit single tap Scanning progressive Pixel size HxV 9 9 x 9 9 um Sensor size HxV 7 48 x 6 15 mm Shutter global 5 us 60000 ms default 16 ms Operating trigger modes e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 349 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount
174. Smart Application Unsigned Integer LvSmartAppUint Smart Application Register LvSmartAppRegister Camera features and their control the respective application Since multiple values might be de livered the ChunkLvSmartAppint feature comes with a se lector ChunkLvSmartAppIntSelector which is an integer with range from 1 to the number of values in the chunk To read the desired value set the selector to point to the value of question One or more unsigned integer values that might be appended to the image by the smart application running on PicSight Smart The contents and number of the values is defined by the respective application Since multiple values might be de livered the ChunkLvSmartAppUint feature comes with a selector ChunkLvSmartAppUintSelector which is an in teger with range from 1 to the number of values in the chunk To read the desired value set the selector to point to the value of question A raw register memory buffer that might be appended to the image by the smart application running on PicSight Smart The contents and length of the register is defined by the re spective application 6 12 Asynchronous events This section discusses the asynchronous event and associated data delivery Event Control Event Selector Log Event Notification On Log Event Data Log Event OxBBO1 Log Event Timestamp 10196860520 Log Event Message Loop Count
175. Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Connect and configure Device configuration IY Persistent IP address VV User 1D nickname IP address User ID Subnet mask Gateway Use current IP address rI IP configuration schemes T Persistent IP F DHCP Note the LLA scheme is always enabled IV Boot switch Boot switch mode Pare GigE Vision Click the Open package button and browse for the firmware package to be applied Copyright Leutron Vision 86 a Leutron e Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation F Simplon GigE ision configuration 1 00 081 loj x FOR 2 O10 MAC address serialnumber user PicSight RS02M GigE RTF 10 0 2 111 00 28 0 Atheros PicSight G43AB GigE Smart50x 10 0 2 231 00 18 66 86 E8 59 0 Xaphoon Update device Package name Package firmware Status Open package Progress Open package Update selected device s IV Reset after update I Factory default 3 When ready click the Update selected device s button to start the update Note that you might select multiple cameras in the list to upload them all in one step The check boxes under the button allow to indicate whether the updated cameras should be immediately reset after the update and if their settings should be switched to factory defaults F Simplon GigE ision configuration 1 00 081 joj xj FORLOO
176. This feature is used for communication between the GenTL producer and con sumer it should not be interpreted anyhow by the user String representation of the GenTL producer s version number This feature provides the version number of the installed Sim plon package Path to the GenTL producer file the ct i file The exact loc ation depends on how the Simplon package was installed Another feature dictated by the GenTL specification It informs the consumer about the camera interface technologies it sup ports For Simplon GenTL Producer it s always Mixed because the producer supports multiple camera interfaces Check Sight CheckSight Il cameras and GigE Vision compatible cam eras Major minor version of the GenTL specification implemented by the producer Major minor version of the GigE Vision specification implemen ted by the GenTL producer s component handling GigE Vision cameras open the system to get the handle read basic information about the system LvGetString hSys LvSystem_TLVendorName StringVal 1024 LvGetString hSys LvSystem_TLModelName StringVal 1024 _ Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 249 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features LvGetString LvGetString LvGetString LvGetInt32 hSys LvSystem TLID StringVal 1024 hSys LvSystem_TLVersion StringVal 1024 hSys LvSystem_TLPath StringVal 1024 int32_t Enum
177. UI name Unsigned Integer 1 LvSmartAppUint2 GUI name Unsigned Integer 2 LvSmartAppUint3 GUI name Unsigned Integer 3 LvSmartAppUint4 GUI name Unsigned Integer 4 Description Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 243 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvSmartAppUint5 GUI name Unsigned Integer 5 LvSma
178. UI visibility beginner Read only feature GenTL producer type currently always reported as Mixed Type enumeration Possible values Mixed Custom GEV GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Major version of the implemented GenTL specific ation Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 262 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features Name GenTLVersionMinor GUI name GenTL Version Minor GevVersionMajor GUI name GigE Vision Version Major GevVersionMinor GUI name GigE Vision Version Minor InterfaceUpdateList GUI name Update Interface List InterfaceSelector GUI name Interface Selector InterfaceID InterfaceSelector GUI name Interface ID GevinterfaceMACAddress InterfaceSelector GUI name Interface MAC Address GevinterfaceDefaultIPAddress InterfaceSelector GUI name Interface Default IP Address GevinterfaceDefaultSubnetMask InterfaceSelector GUI name Interface Default Subnet Mask Description Minor version of the implemented GenTL spe cification Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Major version of the implemented GigE Vision specification Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Minor version of the implemented GigE Vision specification Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Update inte
179. Val vvGetEnum hSys LvSystem TLType amp EnumVal int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hSys LvSystem GenTLVersionMajor amp IntVal hSys LvSystem GenTLVersionMinor amp IntVal LvGetInt32 hSys LvSystem GevVersionMajor amp IntVal LvGetInt32 hSys LvSystem GevVersionMinor amp IntVal e GEN lt I gt CAM read basic information about the system read_string TLVendorName read_string TLModelName read_string TLID read string TLVersion read string TLPath read enum TLType read_int GenTLVersionMajor read_int GenTLVersionMinor read_int GevVersionMajor read_int GevVersionMinor 7 1 2 Interface enu meration The system module also provides means for GenTL interface enumeration and querying basic in formation about the interfaces without need to open them Note that some of the GigE Vision specific features are only available on the GigE Vision interfaces and even only if the producer creates one interface module for every network card see also Section 7 2 GenTL interface module p 252 Update Interface List Command asking the GenTL producer to rescan the currently Interface Selector available camera interfaces and update its internal interface list Note that Simplon API executes this command internally when enumerating discovering the interfaces so there s no need to access this feature directly when using Simplon API Selects one of the discovered inte
180. Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P142AM GigE AS 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 1392 x 1040 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1434 x 1050 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning 0 15 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 65 x 4 65 um 7 6 x 6 2mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 50 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 8 28 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 43 dB 71 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 305 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight P142AM GigE AS e 170202 PicSight P142AM GigE AS
181. _cmd UserSetLoad load and apply factory default settings write enum UserSetSelector Default exec cmd UserSetLoad use settings stored in user set 2 after during camera boot write enum UserSetDefaultSelector UserSet2 6 13 3 Software control of configuration sets Besides the camera controlled configuration handling the application might want to store reload the configuration on its own The configuration description stored by the application could be modified or reused for multiple compatible cameras Because of dependencies among individual features however the application has no way to know the correct order in which the features should be set to reach the desired goal reliably The GeniCam standard provides a solution for that called register streaming which is a standardized way to save load full camera configuration It was discussed before in Section 6 3 5 Register streaming support p 101 Our cameras provide full support for register streaming Simplon API implements this functionality in LyCameraSaveSettings and LvCameraLoadSettings functions see details in Simplon programmer s guide Other GenlCam compatible software packages should also provide similar functionality Besides that the Simplon Source Code Generator component of the Simplon Explorer allows to record all feature settings including executed commands The recorded actions are provided by the Simplon Source Code Ge
182. a a GoTo home xxx simplon 4 Q 100 Icon view v Treev x gt gt m ssh D Iv explorer ini gt B themes gt E thumbnails A Ma undata mansanr ce gt 1 item Free space 32 3 GB v Figure 4 18 Linux installation layout user specific data This directory is used solely to store user specific settings or preferences for Simplon tools such as Simplon Explorer or Simplon Settings It will not be needed for usual operation on a runtime system Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 62 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation Other actions performed by the installer Besides copying the files and adjusting user rights the installer performs some additional actions including When installing on a CheckSight system detected automatically the necessary device driver is built and installed For convenience the directory opt simplon bin is added to PATH environment variable so that the tools are directly accessible from the shell This is performed by adding an entry to etc profile d on systems using other mechanism the system administrator might need to adjust the path manually Directory opt simplon cti is added to the GENICAM GENTL32_ PATH environment variable and analogically the 64 bit variant so that the Simplon GenTL Producer can be located by 3rd party GenTL consumers This is performed by adding an entry to etc profile d on systems using other mechanism
183. a features and their control 6 5 2 1 Binning decimation on color cameras The color Bayer encoded cameras supporting binning and or decimation implement it intelligently merging skipping pixels of corresponding colors in the Bayer mosaic filter The output is thus always a correct Bayer pattern compatible with the natural pattern of the sensor The color representation is not destroyed 6 5 3 Image size area of interest AOI Another option to reduce image resolution is area of interest AOI feature Area of interest is a configurable rectangular area within the image sensor that is read out and transferred to the ap plication buffer Pixels outside this defined area are ignored Contrary to binning decimation AOI reduces the field of view The effect on frame rate depends on the camera model size and position of the AOI rectangle within the sensor The AOI functionality is available on all camera models The area of interest is defined by four basic parameters specifying the size and offset within the parent area which is in the most simple case full sensor size Width Height Dimensions of the area of interest in pixels X Offset Y Offset Offset of the area of interest relative to the top left corner of the parent area sensor in pixels WidthMax HeightMax Figure 6 6 AOI parameters i 4 Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 111 PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their contr
184. ace Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P33M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX424 1 0 09 08 o7 g A 06 os g amp 04 t4 03 02 0 1 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 7 4 x 7 4 um 5 79 x 4 89 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 16 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 353 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P33M Smart502 e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 40 dB 63
185. ad camera sensor digitization clock in Hz vSetEnum hDev LvDevice DeviceClockSelector vDevicClockSelector SensorDigitization LvGetFloat hDev LvDevice DeviceClockFrequency amp FloatVal Set pixel Clock if the camera suppores it float in Hz vSetEnum hDev LvDevice DeviceClockSelector vDevicClockSelector SensorDigitization LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice DeviceClockFrequency 28 6 1000000 GEN lt i gt CAM read camera sensor digitization clock in Hz write enum DeviceClockSelector SensorDigitization read float DeviceClockFrequency set pixel clock if the camera supports it float in Hz write enum DeviceClockSelector SensorDigitization write float DeviceClockFrequency 28 6 1000000 6 3 5 Register streaming support The camera supports so called register streaming This GenlCam term refers to safe storing and re loading entire camera configuration Safe means that it restores complete state of the camera without need to know about complex feature dependencies The same settings can be applied to multiple cameras of the same type and version To work reliably the operation must exactly follow rules standardized by the GenICam standard When using the Simplon API the camera settings might be stored and re loaded using functions LvCameraSaveSettings and LvCameraLoadSettings so the user need s not care about the internal meachanism Other GenICam based
186. aeaeaeaeaeaes 93 5 7 1 Simplon Settings utility and the configuration file 0 0 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeee 93 5 7 2 Selected configuration Options 0 0 0 0 eeeeessseseeereessersrensseeenenenaeeneeeaaees 94 5 8 Acquisition and runtime configuration ccs eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 95 6 Camera features and their control ssssseeesererersrerererererererererererererererereresererereresereeereses 96 6 1 COMMON principles ssisrsssisisrsrsisisrersisrsassisiskers itne s kiker iKi KEE E sE K ENEEK EKEN EEKE EEKE 96 6 2 Camera Classes sasisicevsed sdeudseevatassuasdudsabebatg sain save bunebieasdne shed sanubabd dana sana na iri aie 97 6 2 1 Basic PicSight GigE models 2 0 0 0 ce eeeeseeeseseensesrsnerenseanaeenanaeaeanaeasanaaeeeees 97 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 4 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Table of Contents 6 2 2 RIE CAMElAS wesvssvsescescerviudsesecaseesceedudsvesiancbeneviudensosnsessicvivisssessbeesdedsobenersss 97 6 2 3 Smart cameras si ue ccesened cee bevecdebvcnes sane oeecenloensd caebesecdensueed cube Saunen ES b SiS 97 6 24 OEM features sccorcscccscesiedoncesncesiisackcacesace sate sS Ene LESSE SEAS ENEE REAIS SEENE ESSES 98 6 3 Information about the camera eeeeeeeseerereesrsesrerereeereeereeereesereeeeeseserereseseses 98 6 3 1 Device identity and version sssessereeereeererererererererererererererererererererereeeres 98 6 3 2 RUNTIME information ssisssssisi
187. after opening the camera and starting the acquisition part of the features in the feature tree will become greyed signalling that they were locked by the camera 8 1 4 Halcon Image Acquisition Assistant When starting with camera integration in Halcon you can either start with one of the samples delivered with Halcon or use the Image Acquisition Assistant tool built in the Halcon HDevelop development environment to create the application skeleton When finished with tuning the HDevelop script the program can be exported to programming languague of your choice In the few steps below we ll briefly demonstrate how to use the Image Acquisition Assistant Note that this section does not substitute the Halcon documentation it s just a brief introduction with some useful hints 1 Start HDevelop and open a new Image Acquisition Assistant from the menu Assistants gt Open New Image Acquisition a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 272 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages HDevelop unnamed File Edit Execute Visualization Procedures Operators gge Assistants Window Help BB eB Sl S oe lt Open New Matching Open New Measure 2 Select the Halcon image acquisition interface you want to use to control the camera s De pending on the camera type s select either GenlCamTL or GigEVision interface The assistant will query the list of cameras ava
188. ain 0 18 06 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain 0 24 08 dB default 0 dB Black level O 2 55 DN default 0 DN Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 330 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight R502M GigE AS e Automatic black level 38 dB 70 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Horizontal 2x 4x e Vertical 2x 4x e Horizontal 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x e Vertical 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W 450202 PicSight R502M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 450203 PicSight RSO2M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 450227 PicSight RSO2M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 450228 PicSight R502M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 450302 PicSight RS02M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 450303 PicSight RSO2M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 450327 PicSight RSO2M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose
189. ainly intended for use during advanced debugging by qualified personnel Several logging mechanisms are used by various Simplon components They are separated to utilize log analysis to separate domain specific info from the general purpose logs and to improve performance logging only what needs to get logged in a given situation Creation of these log files can usually be controlled by the user purpose is to assist the Leutron Vision support team when trying to resolve possible problems It is not designed as a tool that should be necessarily well understandable by users it might be misleading and all the information is context specific If a word error or warning appears in the log it does not necessarily mean a real error occurred it might be valid situation in a given context You don t need to get alarmed because of that and contact support especially if the application is otherwise working well amp Note however that all the information in the logs is just informative and its main 9 2 4 Debugging with GigE Vision cameras When debugging an application using GigE Vision cameras PicSight GigE PicSight Smart it s necessary to pay attention to a low level GigE Vision communication parameter the heartbeat timeout a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 291 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Troubleshooting amp Support This timeout in milliseconds defines how frequently has the camera send the h
190. allows to perform conditioning of the acquired image or full image processing on the camera Results of the processing can be signalled to the outside world through the i o lines over the serial RS 232 line or over the Ethernet interface The GenlCam feature interface of the PicSight Smart provides set of generic features that might be dynamically served by the smart applications and used to control it or report results This functionality is described in Section 6 16 Smart application control p 200 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 48 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Technical details about individual PicSight Smart cameras are listed in Appendix B Technical spe cifications for the smart models p 332 Complete description of the PicSight Smart cameras and especially their programming and con figuration is described in dedicated documents contact Leutron Vision to get a copy a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 49 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation 4 Software installation 4 1 Simplon Following sections provide installation instructions for Simplon on the Windows and Linux operating systems More details regarding the installation options other operating systems custom install ation etc Simplon configuration and other related topics can be found in Simplon getting started the camera from a software package c
191. alues pass the buffer for chunk data parsing unless your library does that implicitly read_float ChunkExposureTime Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 170 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control switch off the chunk mode if desired write bool ChunkModeActive false In Simplon API to read the chunk data values delivered in a buffer the application has to pass the acquired buffer s handle to the chunk data parsing function LvyBufferParseChunkData Details including sample code are listed in Simplon programmer s guide In other software packages the procedure might be quite similar enabled It will parse the chunk data in every acquired buffer and update corres ponding values in the feature tree What it displays in the feature tree ina moment is of course the value associated with the currently displayed image amp The Simplon Explorer application will read the chunk data automatically when 6 11 2 Chunk data features naming convention As discussed above each supported chunk is listed in the Chunk Selector enumeration and can be selectively enabled or disabled The value of each supported and enabled chunk can be read through corresponding read only feature for a chunk with name Xxx the chunk value feature is named Chunkxxx When referring to an array of values of the same type such as analog and digital Gain the values are indexed using a selector feature as usual
192. ameStart vSetEnum hDev LvDevice TriggerMode LvTriggerMode Off GEN lt i gt CAM Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 133 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual configure triggered mode write enum TriggerSelector FrameStart write enum TriggerMode On optionally use a specific trigger mode if supported write enum LvLongRangeExposureMode true write enum LvGlobalResetMode true configure hardware trigger input write enum TriggerSource Linel opto input write enum TriggerActivation RisingEdge configure software trigger input write enum TriggerSource Software configure trigger over an action command write enum TriggerSource Action1 other options write float TriggerDelay 100 0 100 us write enum LvTriggerCaching Cache or Drop Camera features and their control issue software trigger command after starting the acquisition to generate regular trigger in software trigger mode to force the trigger in hardware trigger mode exec cmd TriggerSoftware switch back to free running mode write enum TriggerSelector FrameStart write enum TriggerMode Off HELE EH HE Figure 6 21 Flow chart trigger mode configuration Copyright Leutron Vision 134 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Acquisit
193. an be connected to such configured timer To keep the description simple let s describe the desired settings in source code and screenshot of finished configuration in Simplon Explorer EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle configure strobe output on line 10 starting 100 ps after frame trigger and staying active 1000 us first configure the timer vwSetEnum hDev LvDevic _Tim ESellector LviamerSelector Tamer vSetEnum hDev LvDevice TimerTriggerSource LvTimerTriggerSource FrameTrigger LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice TimerDelay 100 0 LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice TimerDuration 1000 0 now connect the line source to the configured timer vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSelector LvLineSelector Linel0 vSetEnum hDev LvDevic _Lin Source LvLineSource TimerlActive optionally invert the output signal polarity LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LineInverter 1 e GEN lt I gt CAM configure strobe output on line 10 starting 100 ups after frame trigger and staying active 1000 ps first configure the timer write enum TimerSelector Timer1 write enum TimerTriggerSource FrameTrigger write float TimerDelay 100 0 write float TimerDuration 1000 0 now connect the line source to the configured timer write enum LineSelector Linel10 Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 142 mh Vision PicSight
194. an be remembered after a successful calibration and next time they can be directly set to the camera The parameters describ ing the configuration are Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 189 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Lens Control Minus End Minimal feedback bound external ADC value achievable by driving the power switch with minus polarity or plus polarity in case of polarity inversion see below Lens Control Plus End Maximal feedback bound external ADC value achievable by driving the power switch with plus polarity or minus polarity in case of polarity inversion see below Lens Control Inverted Polarity Boolean flag indicating if the lens control external circuit is wired with inverted polarity meaning that driving the power switch to the plus side decreases the external ADC feedback Lens Control Pulse Period Optimal determined length of power switch pulse in us which results in feedback value changed by 1 Closely related with Lens Control Duty Cycle Lens Control Duty Cycle Optimal determined duty cycle in which results in feedback value changed by 1 The Lens Control Pulse Period and Lens Control Duty Cycle parameters define the behavior of the slow motion lens operation used for precise adjustments The slow motion is achieved by pulsing the power switch so that each pulse changes feedback value by 1 assuming the feedback is linear The pulse period defines
195. an use the tool called GigE Vision Configuration Manager Despite it s name the tool is not working just with GigE Vision cameras The executable path is CVB Hardware StemmerImaging siFilterDriver GEVConfigManager exe where CVB stands for Common Vision Blox installation directory a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 277 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages When loaded the tool displays the list of cameras discovered in the system It will show cameras discovered through the Simplon GenTL Producer both PicSight and CheckSight cameras and through the Common Vision Blox native GigE Vision interface Note that the PicSight cameras will be discovered multiple times through both Simplon and Common Vision Blox interfaces amp GigE Vision Configuration Manager Device Select GenICam Device Tree Branch Info CYB CamPort Assingment Factory Leutron Vision GenTL Interface GG GigE Interface LVGTL 00 18 66 01 99 E5S Device Info Vendor Model Leutron Vision Cam1 G434B Pct interface biad CheckSight 0 Cam1 G43AB GZ SI GEV TL Filter Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 CVB GigE Vision Interface amp PicSight P34B GigE SmartS0x f00 18 66 01 4 Socket Driver O0 18 66 07 A1 B4 amp PicSight P34B GigE Smart50x JO0 18 66 01 gt Simplon GenTL Producer lt Discovery Open Mode Multicast To configure CYB ja C ReadOnly ia 200 Disco
196. and working area setups it can become impossible to focus properly User should understand what impact such options can have on the image quality and lens choice and choose option best suiting given application a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 38 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Clear float glass filter 780nm daylight cut filter 640nm IR cut filter filter 830nm daylight cut filter 720nm IR cut filter Transmission Wawelength nm Figure 3 21 Spectral characteristics of individual filter types 3 6 1 Changing or removing the filter The filter is accessible from outside the camera and user can change it without loose of warranty It is very important to do this operation with maximum care so that the image sensor cannot be damaged Figure 3 22 IR cut filter fixing screws If exchanging the filter for another type it is highly recommended to choose a filter of the same size not to change the optical properties of the system Removing the filter completely will change the length of the optical path which can lead to focusing problems in some scenarios To mount dismount the filter you will need a TORX screwdriver number 6 note that some of the first units used hexagonal screws instead The fixing screws are M2x3 only can be the sensor damaged but also dust or other dirt can get inside the camera an
197. anged during active acquisition a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 115 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Automatic AOI Mode WidthMax Full sensor size eventually size after applying binning Sensor Camera applies defined AOI size as far as possible on the sensor to increase frame rate Offset settings not configurable this step is applied transparently not visible in feature settings Camera memory If the AOI size could not be fully applied on sensor the rest is clipped in memory AOI size locked during acquisition offset not available User does not care about sensor specific AOI constraints Width User buffer Figure 6 9 Automatic AOI mode EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle select automatic AOI mode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvAOIMode LvAOIMode Automatic adjust AOI size to 300x200 pixels LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice Width 300 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice Height 200 GEN lt i gt CAM select automatic AOI mode write enum LvwAOIMode Automatic adjust AOI size to 300x200 pixels write int Width 300 write int Height 200 Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 116 mb Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Clip on transfer AOI mode This mode allows free control over AOI parameters optionally even at runtime It might not be implemented
198. anism in the future you might wish to observe the new available updates 8 2 2 GenTL interface CheckSight CheckSight ll optionally PicSight GigE PicSight Smart When working with our CheckSight CheckSight ll cameras the Common Vision Blox has to access the camera through the Simplon GenTL Producer according to the GenlCam GenTL standard Therefore the Simplon package has to be installed in the system version is available only for the 64 bit platform while the CheckSight CheckSight II is 32 bit Therefore Linux Common Vision Blox cannot be currently used on CheckSight CheckSight Il If interested in the Linux operating system please contact Stemmer Imaging to get the up to date information about plans to sup port 32 bit Linux version amp Common Vision Blox is available for Windows operating systems The Linux The GenTL producers are according to the standard registered in the system through the GENICAM_GENTL32_PATH GENICAM GENTL64_ PATH environment variable This is done automatically by the Simplon installer However on some Linux systems not supporting the etc profile dmechanism this might fail In such case you will need to set the environment variable manually according to the conventions used in your Linux distribution The variable should point to the directory containing the Simplon GenTL Producer liblv gentl cti This directory is by default opt simplon cti on 32 bit opt simplon cti64on 64 bit systems amp Com
199. arameters carried by individual action commands delivered to the camera to decide which if any actual action should be generated This kind of fine grained matching is important because the action commands are typically broadcast to all access ible devices The camera s features controlling the action commands are Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 147 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Action Device Key The action command will be only considered if the device is currently open by a controlling application and if the device key parameter in cluded in the command equals the Action Device Key value configured in the device If they do not match the action command is immediately dropped without any further checks Note that the Action Device Key is a write only 32 bit unsigned integer feature It is write only to ensure that the primary controlling application has full exclusive control of the key If the primary application desires to allow other applications or even devices to generate the action commands it needs to pass the device key parameter to them Action Selector Selects one of the action commands supported by the camera allowing to configure the action specific parameters Action Group Key and Action Group Mask The selector is an integer ranging from 1 to the maximum number of action commands recognized by the camera The value 1 corresponds the action being referred as Act
200. arts the smart application defined by the path Type command GUI visibility expert Sends an exit event to the running smart applic ation Type command GUI visibility expert Table 6 2 Summary of all camera features some of them available only by specific models Copyright Leutron Vision 247 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features 7 Simplon GenTL Producer features The behaviour of the Simplon GenTL Producer can be controlled through feature trees similarly as the features of the camera itself the camera features were documented in Chapter 6 Camera features and their control p 96 The basic principles of work with the Simplon GenTL Producer features are same as with the camera features refer to the introduction in Section 6 1 Common principles p 96 This chapter will discuss the Simplon GenTL Producer features some of them dictated by the GenTL standard others specific to Simplon The chapter will discuss the Simplon GenTL Producer in general considering all Leutron Vision camera families Note that the chapter is irrelevant for users connecting to our GigE Vision cameras PicSight GigE PicSight Smart directly through the GigE Vision interface of a 3rd party library in such case the Simplon GenTL Producer is not in volved A feature set is associated with every GenTL module instance The module types are System represents the entire GenTL pro
201. as with green or red icon the current IP configuration IP address subnet mask default gateway can be adjusted Note that such new configuration will be valid only in the current session but will be lost upon next camera boot Typical use case is to bring the camera to the subnet compatible with the interface it is connected to so that it is directly accessible for further configuration Select the camera fill in the desired new values and click the Force IP address button Whenever the adjusted address subnet will not match the subnet of the network interface the camera is connected to a warning will be displayed For cameras that are currently under control of different application they appear with yellow icon the attempt to change the configuration will be silently discarded by the camera For directly accessible cameras green icon the more options can be configured If the camera is not directly accessible it s necessary to first bring it to the subnet corresponding with the network interface the camera is connected to as described above The configurable options include IP configuration mode persistent IP DHCP LLA persistent IP configuration parameters IP address subnet mask default gateway user ID nickname and boot switch mode pure GigE Vision mode or legacy mode Select the camera and click the Connect and configure button The tool will gain exclusive access to the camera read its configuration and allow changing the con
202. at the AOI can be configured freely without any constraints The AOI parameters can even be if desired changed on the fly during active acquisition The programmer just needs to understand all the consequences of variable image size during acquisition this topic is discussed in Section 6 5 5 Fixed vs variable payload size p 122 Leutron Vision cameras allow to combine both attitudes flexibly through various AOI modes 6 5 4 2 AOI modes The AOI modes are configured through the enumerated feature AO Mode Depending on the selected AOI modes the camera decides how to interpret the AOI parameters or even enables additional parameters The available modes are e Automatic e Clip on Transfer e Manual Automatic AOI mode This is the default mode and was described above Section 6 5 3 Image size area of interest AOI p 111 e Only the AOI size Width Height is configurable Its position X Offset Y Offset is chosen by the camera usually centered within the sensor unless the sensor disallows that e The camera automatically distributes the AOI implementation among the two options sensor side and in memory clip It tries to apply as much as possible directly on the sensor to increase the frame rate as much as possible If sensor AOI capabilities are limited it additionally clips the image in memory before the transfer to reach the desired AOI settings e The AOI parameters cannot be ch
203. ate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 9 9 x 9 9 um 7 48 x 6 15 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 16 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 10 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 311 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight P32B GigE AS e 121202 PicSight P32B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector e 121203 PicSight P32B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 121227 PicSight P32B GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector e 121228 PicSight P32B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 121302 PicSight P32B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 121303 PicSight P32B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90
204. ation do not upgrade to a 2 x firmware version To upgrade the firmware from version 1 x to 2 x 1 Follow the instructions above to upgrade the camera first to the latest 1 x firmware available in our download area The minimal required version is 1 02 149 This firmware will be used for recovery purposes see Section 5 5 Firmware recovery p 89 Do not forget to reset the camera a http www leutron com support downloads download area Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 88 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation 2 When the newest 1 x firmware is applied let s start with uploading the 2 x firmware If the camera is not automatically discovered by the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool after rebooting click the refresh button to discover it If the camera is not directly accessible due to its IP configuration after the update eg different subnet adjust the IP configuration ac cordingly more details in Section 5 6 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool p 90 3 Repeat the upgrade procedure with the latest available firmware from the 2 x line Reboot the camera and let the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool tool discover it again If needed adjust its IP settings 4 Click the HTTP settings button in the main toolbar to access the HTTP configuration Sec tion 5 3 HTTP based configuration p 82 Your web browser will be started displaying the camera
205. ation they communicated in GigE Vision protocol when being accessed by an LV SDS application they communicated over the proprietary protocol 2 http www digikey com 7 http www digikey com Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 25 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Basic information After introducing the new Simplon software package which is fully GigE Vision and GenlCam compatible there is no more need for the proprietary protocol and all the newly delivered PicSight GigE cameras are purely GigE Vision compatible only For compatibility with the legacy LV SDS applications it is however still possible to boot the camera in the legacy dual mode supporting the old protocol The configuration options for switching the working mode are discussed in Section 5 3 HTTP based configuration p 82 Section 6 15 Special features p 196 and Section 5 5 Firmware recovery p 89 2 6 Standard conformity 2 6 1 GigE Vision amp GenlCam e The cameras implement the GigE Vision standard and were properly registered as GigE Vision compliant devices with AIA e The cameras and supporting libraries fully implement the GenlCam standard including SFNC Standard Features Naming Convention and GenTL Detailed information about these industrial standards and their use in our products is provided in Chapter 8 Vision Standards 2 6 2 CE amp FCC e The cameras fulfill EMC standards 55022 1998 A1 2
206. ationSelector GUI name Color Transformation Selector Co lorTransformationEnable ColorTransformationSelector GUI name Color Transformation Enable ColorTransformationValueSelector ColorTransformationSelector GUI name Color Transformation Value Selector ColorTransformationValue ColorTransformationValueSelector GUI name Color Transformation Entry Value Selects which color transformation module is controlled by the color transformation features Type enumeration Possible values RGBtoRGB GUI visibility expert Activates the selected Color Transformation module Type bool GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Selects the color transformation matrix entry Type enumeration Possible values Gain00 GainOl Gain02 Gainl0O Gainll Gainl2 Gain20 Gain21 Gain22 GUI visibility expert Value of the selected color transformation matrix entry Type float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Feature category External Device Control refer to Section 6 14 External device con trol p 182 Lv ExternalDeviceControlMode GUI name External Device Control Mode Lv ExternalADCSelector GUI name External ADC Selector Selects the operation mode of external device control Type enumeration Possible values Custom GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user c
207. attern Output image resolution HxV 1648 x 1240 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1690 x 1250 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 9 2 fps 12 bit single tap progressive O x O um 6 38 x 5 26 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 100 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 6 26 dB default 6 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 348 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification PicSight P203B Smart502 Ordering information e 201602 PicSight P203B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 201603 PicSight P203B Smart502 AS H PNX1 502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 201627 PicSight P203B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 201628 Pic
208. ature to select the trigger type to be con figured In current firmware version only the Frame Start trigger is available Each occurrence of this trigger starts acquisition of a new image frame Switch the trigger on off Set the Trigger Mode feature On Off When switched off the camera operates in free running mode no additional trigger parameters are available When switched on the camera operates in triggered mode and other trigger parameters can be configured Specific trigger modes If a specific trigger mode should be used switch on corresponding flag Long Range Exposure Mode or Global Reset Mode Trigger source input line Configure the source of the trigger signals Trigger Source feature It can be a physical input line such as Line 1 see Section 6 7 Digital I O counters and timers p 136 Section 3 7 Input and output signals p 39 Section 3 8 Connector and cable description p 44 Alternatively the trigger source can be set to Software Trigger then the triggers are generated by the application executing the command feature Gen erate Software Trigger Note that while using a physical line as trigger source the trigger can still be forced through the Generate Software Trigger command Finally the trigger source can be connected to one of the action commands such as Action 1 if supported by the camera see Section 6 8 Action commands control p 147 Trigger activation polari
209. bavecabe sand cen 322 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 7 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Table of Contents A 22 PicSight PBSM GIGE AS sessssssssesectessesstosees sen scuseseeeseeveceesetesensbensborssusssenenentnensees 324 A 23 PicSight RI32M GIGEFAS w ccccsoseccessstesses bees sete sree csenesceesenen tt esesesencetesntesbeneneeenen 325 A 24 PicSight R31 2AB GIGE AS seseseseseseseseseseeeeeeeaeaeaeacaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeeaeaeaeaeaeaenes 327 A25 PicSight R502B GIGE AS svisseessesecesccesscescsessvescsacsvasceasavescvasavesatecenesebanavaseneveneves 328 A 26 PicSight RSO2M GIGE AS sssessesssesesersnsesnenssensseaaeeaaaaanaaenananaeaaaeaaaeaaeeeaes 330 B Technical specifications for the smart models ccccccecseceeeeeesseseeeeeeeeeeeseeeaeeseeeees 332 B 1 PicSight G32B SMart502 o ec eeeeeeeeenenececececececenecececenecececeaeceneceneneaeaeaeaeaeaeees 332 B 2 PicSight G32M SMart502 cee eeeeseseseseseersneesnseneeeeaeaeaeanaeaeaeanaeanacaeaeaeaeaeaeeees 333 B 3 PicSight G43AB Smart502 oo eeeeeeeeeneecececececenecececeneceeeceseceeeceseseaeaeaeaeaeaeaes 334 B 4 PicSight G43AM Smart502 ssissssssssssississsoissssssse isinisisi kssr EANET AEEKO EEEE 336 B 5 PicSight P133B Smart502 s ssesssiississssississsrsesssssmeisoiinesssieinscessrene essien eesi iness 337 B 6 PicSight P141B Smiart502 cceecesseeecesstelseesisetneesiensnensesnsnensuensneneebednenstoeinenseenenes 339 B 7
210. be discussed shortly below Automatic The power switch operates in a pair with it bound feedback Power Switch Bound ADC This mode assumes that the external device controlled through the power switch provides feedback about its actual status e g position through an external ADC input The power switch and external ADC pair must be first calibrated and the higher level functions then allow to adjust the external device to a desired position while the camera controls the power switch internally monitoring the status of the controlled device using the feedback Typical application is automatic lens control as names of the corresponding features imply The features will be discussed in a separate section Section 6 14 3 Lens control p 187 Note that the two operating modes are mutually exclusive i e when an external ADC is bound to the power switch only the automatic lens control features are available when no external ADC is bound only the manual mode features are available EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle set the power switch 1 to the automatic mode binding feedback from external ADC 1 to it vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchBoundADC LvPowerSwitchBoundADC ExternalADCl now automatic lens control features are available set the power switch 1 to the manual mode
211. be similar but it is important to study its document ation carefully to be sure how to retrieve the event data reliably 6 12 1 Enabling events By default the event delivery is switched off The application should switch on each particular event type it s interested in It does so by selecting the desired event type in Event Selector feature and adjust the Event Notification feature to On note that due to the compatibility with the SFNC standard this feature is not a boolean but an enumeration with two options On and Off It should repeat this procedure for all event types it wishes to monitor Event Control B Event Selector Log Event Notification on B Log Event Data Log Event Log Event Timestamp Log Event Message B Smart Application Log Event Data Smart Application Log Event Smart Application Log Event Timestamp Smart Application Log Event Message Figure 6 53 Event type Log enabled subcategory with features carrying the associated data highlighted EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle enable the Log events delivery vSetEnum hDev LvDevice EventSelector LvEventSelector LvLog vSetEnum hDev LvDevice EventNotification LvEventNotification On a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 174 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control now the camera starts generating the log events w
212. bit single tap progressive 7 4 x 7 4 um 5 79 x 4 89 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 16 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 12 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 352 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Ordering information PicSight P33B Smart502 e 111602 PicSight P33B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 111603 PicSight P33B Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 111627 PicSight P33B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 111628 PicSight P33B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 15 PicSight P33B Smart502 technical specifications B 16 PicSight P33M Smart502 Specification Interf
213. by Simplon or other GigE Vision compatible software controlling the camera and the user should not even try to touch them without very good reason These features become visible only at the guru feature visibility level Some of these features are however useful for regular use and these are listed below MAC Address The MAC Address feature is natively an unsigned 64 bit integer Simplon API however allows to read it also in form of string with colon separated hexadecimal representation of individual bytes such as 00 18 66 01 97 5A Current IP settings Current IP settings include Current IP Address Current Subnet Mask and Current Default Gateway The features are natively unsigned 32 bit integers but Simplon API also allows reading them in the usual string representation ie dot separated decimal such as 10 0 2 3 The current IP settings of the camera can be forced to arbitrarily chosen values using Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool see Section 5 6 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool p 90 Persistent IP settings Persistent IP settings specify the IP settings features Persistent IP Address Persistent Subnet Mask and Persistent Default Gate way that the camera will use upon booting when its IP con figuration is switched to Persistent IP in contrast to DHCP or LLA The features are natively unsigned 32 bit integers but Simplon API also allows reading and writing them in the usual string
214. cameras Connected camera 4 Leutron Vision GenTL Interface 4 GigE Interface Leutron Vision RicSig A obu 6 Leutron Vision PicSight P52B GigE RTF ScaryBear 10 0 2 220 I gt 4 PCI Interta NPRSM 0 Cami P202M NPRSM 0 Cam2 G43AB 10 0 3 Configure the camera features as desired Pay attention especially to features in Image Format Control and Acquisition Control categories BS Simplon Explorer Camera Leutron Vision PicSight P52B GigE RTF ScaryBear 10 0 2 220 File Camera Acquisition Display Features Sourcecode Help 8 640 BSS PRON Found cameras Connected camera System Interface Device Feature 4 Device remote features Device Control 4 Image Format Control Width Height Offset Y Offset Pixel Format Bayer RG8 Acquisition Control Gassant Bayer RG8 ka m __ Bayer RG12 Info User Log PixelFormat Pixel format provided by the device The feature combines pixel coding size and color fiter attributes Current access Read Write Type enumeration Values Bayer RG 8 Pixel format Bayer RG 8 Bayer RG 12 Pixel format Bayer RG 12 BGRA 8 Packed Pixel format BGRA 8 Packed 4 When prepared click the Start acquisition button the camera should start acquiring If not verify again if the camera is properly connected and running if the s
215. card See following screenshots showing the recommended performance specific configuration options Note that the screenshots contain also good explanation of every single option so you should be able to apply similar settings also on another network card if you cannot use the recommended model for any reason The screenshots document the configuration options under Windows corresponding Linux configuration options are described below First open the network card properties dialog in the Device manager Select the Advanced tab option Jumbo Frames Enable the jumbo frame support You can select the highest possible packet size value even if the actual packet size used for the acquisition might be lower Remember that all the equipment on the data path must support the jumbo frames as well a Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 75 PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Jumbo Frames Enables or disables Jumbo Frame capability In situations where large packets make up the majority of traffic and additional latency can be tolerated Jumbo Frames can reduce CPU Jumbo Frames are larger than standard Ethernet frames which are approximately 1 5k in size Usage Considerations e Enable Jumbo Frames only if devices across the network Figure 5 17 Configuring Intel PRO 1000 GT Jumbo frames Select the Advanced tab option Performance Options and click the Propert
216. ce Keep in mind that after the update the contents of the list of the devices known to the Simplon GenTL Producer might change including their order Handles to the opened devices are guaranteed to remain valid however Note that Simplon API executes this command internally when enumerating discovering the devices so there s no need to access this feature directly when using Simplon API Selects one of the discovered devices and allows to query information about the devices through the depending features see below The Device Selector is an integer feature with zero based indexing of the discovered devices The index corresponds with the same index in the GenTL C interface The current range of the selector zero through its current maximum corresponds with the number of discovered devices Note that in Simplon API the devices are accessed through corres ponding handles and the device indexes ID s are fully wrapped into the handles they can be usually ignored by Simplon API users Globally unique ID of the selected device This feature is used for communication between the GenTL producer and consumer it should not be interpreted anyhow by the user Name of the selected camera s vendor manufacturer Model name of the selected camera Access status of the selected device at the time of the last device list update This enumeration feature can report following status options Read Write the device can be opened for
217. ce GevinterfaceSubnetIPAddress amp IntVal rface GevinterfaceSubnetMask amp IntVal i oot GEN lt i gt CAM read basic information about the interface read_string InterfaceID read enum InterfaceType read_int GevMACAddress first gateway write int GevInterfaceGatewaySelector 0 read_int GevInterfaceGateway sd firat subnet write_int GevInterfaceSubnetSelector 0 read_int GevInterfaceSubnetIPAddress read_int GevInterfaceSubnetMask Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 253 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features 7 2 2 Device enumeration The interface module also provides means for device Camera enumeration and querying basic information about the devices without need to open them Note that some of the GigE Vision specific features are only available for the GigE Vision devices Unlike with interface enumeration the device enumeration might be done repeatedly at runtime by some applications since devices in particular the GigE Vision cameras might go away or get connected to the system any time so the device list is more dynamic by its nature Update Device List Device Selector Device ID Device Vendor Name Device Model Name Device Access Status Device User ID Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Command asking the GenTL producer to rescan the list of devices currently accessible through given interfa
218. ce Subnet IP Address GevinterfaceSubnetMask GevInterfaceSubnetSelector GUI name Interface Subnet Mask Interface ID Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Interface type Type enumeration Possible values Custom GEV GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Selects gateway associated with a GigE Vision interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Gateway of a GigE Vision interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature MAC address of a GigE Vision interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Selects subnet associated with a GigE Vision interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Subnet IP address of a GigE Vision interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Subnet mask of a GigE Vision interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 264 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features Name DeviceUpdateList GUI name Update Device List DeviceSelector GUI name Device Selector DeviceID DeviceSelector GUI name Device ID DeviceVendorName DeviceSelector GUI name Device Vendor Name DeviceModelNam DeviceSelector GUI name Device Model Name DeviceAccessStatus DeviceSelector GUI name Device Access Status LvDeviceUserID DeviceSelector GUI name
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220. chPulseMinus GEN lt i gt CAM switch the power switch 1 to manual control mode if needed write enum LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 write enum LvPowerSwitchBoundADC None pulse the power switch 1 with plus polarity for 5000us write float LvPowerSwitchPulseDuration 5000 0 exec _cmd LvPowerSwitchPulsePlus now again with negative polarity exec _ cmd LvPowerSwitchPulseMinus 6 14 3 Lens control The functionality of the power switches and external ADC s described above can be used together for intelligent control of motorized lenses or similar devices In this case a pair power switch ex ternal ADC are working together the power switch driving the lens motor the external ADC serving as feedback indicating the current lens position The features are named after the most important use case but can be in fact used to control other devices based on the drive feedback principle provided that the external ADC and power switch specifications feedback voltage switched power and current etc meet the external device requirements The lens control functionality can only work properly if the power switch and external ADC are cooperating properly If position feedback is not available for given lens function or not connected properly to the external ADC the lens control commands will fail the result would be undefined In such case the function lens mo
221. ckly with basic usage of the cameras without studying the entire documentation The information in this chapter duplicates information in the following parts of the manual Whenever in doubt please refer to the corresponding chapters of the manual providing detailed description of given problems 1 1 Simplon installation quick guide for Windows Following points guide you quickly through Simplon installation under Windows If in doubts if you need detailed instructions or if installing in another operating system refer to full Simplon installation description Now let s walk through the installation procedure 1 Prepare the installation media The software should be installed by a user with administrator rights e If you have the installation CD insert it in the CD ROM drive and wait until installation starts e If you have downloaded the installer from our website execute it 2 Depending on security adjustments of your system and whether you are running the installer from a local disk or a network share you might get following security warning Simply proceed clicking Run Open File Security Warning Do you want to run this file rel Name Simplon001083 exe j Publisher Leutron Vision Type Application From Source Leutron Simplon0010 While files from the Intemet can be useful this file type can potentially harm your computer Only run software from publishers you trust What s the risk
222. cluded in the payload Type enumeration Possible values Mono8 Mono8Signed Monol0 Monol0Packed Monol2 Monol2Packed Monol6 BayerGR8 BayerRG8 BayerGB8 BayerBG8 BayerGR10 BayerRG10 BayerGB10 BayerBG10 BayerGR12 BayerRG12 BayerGB12 BayerBG12 RGB8Packed BGR8Packed RGBA8Packed BGRA8Packed GUI visibility expert Read only feature Line pitch of the image included in the payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit B Frame id of the image included in the payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 234 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name ChunkTimestamp GUI name Timestamp ChunkExposureTime GUI name Exposure Time ChunkGainSelector GUI name Gain Selector ChunkGain ChunkGainSelector GUI name Gain ChunkBlackLevel GUI name Black Level ChunkLineStatusAll GUI name Line Status All ChunkLvExternalADCSelector GUI name External ADC Selector Description Timestamp associated with the image included in the payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us Exposure time used to acquire the image in cluded in the payload Type float GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us Gain type to be reported in chunk data Type enumeration Possible values AnalogAll DigitalAl l GUI visibil
223. color PicSight P141B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 2 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX285 R bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1392 x 1040 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1438 x 1050 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 20 2 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 6 45 x 6 45 um 10 2 x 8 3 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 48 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 300 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P141B GigE AS e Analog gain 3 33 dB default 9 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 181202 PicSight P141B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 181203 PicSight P141B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 181227 PicSight P141B GigE P
224. communication protocol used in our older LV SDS software package Use the legacy mode only when the cameras need to work with a LV SDS application Note that this firmware line is in maintenance mode no new features are added The Pure GEV pure GigE Vision mode will load the new version 2 x firmware which is fully compatible with the GigE Vision standard Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 84 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Welcome Set system operating mode Legacy Support for LVSDS API and GigE Vision with limited functionality Pure GEV Support for full featured GigE Vision GEV only LVSDS is in this version no more supported Save Logout Figure 5 30 PicSight GigE HTTP interface operating mode The remaining functions or configuration categories accessible from the camera s administration page include Change other INI items Allows to adjust some specific low level parameters We recom mend to not touch them unless being advised by our support personnel Reset to factory defaults Resets any previously adjusted options back to defaults Show NOVRAM content Displays content s of cameras NOVRAM This information is intended only for troubleshooting and might be required by our support personnel Change password Allows to change the administration password of the camera s HTTP interface Camera reset Resets reboots the camera Logou
225. correspond with lower feedback values on the bound external ADC FromMinus Approaches the target position always from the minus side If the current position is already at the minus side from the target position it moves directly If it is in plus side it first moves slightly to the minus side then returns back to the target position a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 191 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Note the minus here refers to the minus po larity of the power switch when the lens is wired with inverted polarity the minus side of the power switch might correspond with higher feedback values on the bound external ADC Lens Control Nr Slow Steps Number of slow steps applied before reaching the target posi tion for improved accuracy The lens control logic first drives the power switch constantly to almost reach the desired posi tion Only the final stage is performed by slow motion pulsing the power switch The slow motion operation starts when the difference between the current feedback and the target position equals the configured number of slow steps The pulses are formed according to the calibrated Lens Control Pulse Period and Lens Control Duty Cycle parameters Note that this feature is in the guru feature visibility level Lens Control Adjust Position Drives the power switch to reach the desired target position using the parameters describe
226. cquis ition buffers should the driver allocate for the camera Note that when your application generates a variable processing load it might get behind the acquisition rate in processing peaks Increasing the number of acquisition buffers can help to overcome these peaks and help to prevent loosing images Note also that when the driver will do color format conversion that number of buffers will be actually allocated twice one set for the actually acquired data the other for the processed ones CVB INIFile Settings CYB Color Format to convert image to 4uto Detect Open Mode Exclusive Multicast Master Multicast NO JOIN Multicast Session IP NumBuffers 3 E Rotate Image 0 Degree J Inter Packet Delay 5 PacketSize r Heartbeat Timeout Ez Cancel When the configuration is finished it can be written to the driver s configuration file by clicking the Save CVB INI button Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 281 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages amp GigE Vision Configuration Manager Device Select GenICam Device Tree Branch Info CYB CamPort Assingment 4 Leutron Vision GenTL Interface Device Info 0 Leutron Vision CheckSight 0 Cami G43aB A SEF GigE Interface MES E nes PCI Interface C Program Files Leutronvision Simplon LVGTL 00 18 66 01 99 E5 passe PTE l pct Interface CheckSight 0 Cam1 G434B G SI GEY TL Fi
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228. ct E geen Figure 8 2 Simplon Explorer select the OpenCV template in the wizard The generated sample is trivial and should be easy to follow It passes the acquired data to the OpenCV library using its IplImage structure This approach allows to keep the full flexibility of the Simplon API interface while programming with OpenCV The OpenCV library can be used also on our PicSight Smart architecture a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 287 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Troubleshooting amp Support 9 Troubleshooting amp Support 9 1 Getting support for Leutron Vision products 9 1 1 Before you contact the support team To get the most effective support for your problems please make sure that you Check if your issue does not belong to the list of the most common issues providing solutions to all of them Send the problem report to proper e mail address depending on your location and the problem nature as explained in Section 9 1 2 Contact options p 288 Make sure the problem is well reproducible preferably with the Simplon Explorer and that you capture the 1v simplon log file Section 9 1 3 Gathering information about the prob lem p 288 Attach the captured log file one per each session if multiple test scenarios are described in the report as well as other important information describe all details about the problem see Sec tion 9 1 4 Reporting
229. ction with the camera is lost immediately and it needs to be re opened after it is booted again Any temporary camera settings will be lost the camera will start in the default settings note that the default startup settings of the camera are user configurable see Section 6 13 User sets saving loading camera configuration p 179 The camera also performs complete initialization procedure such as eg IP configuration when using DHCP it can boot with different IP address EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle reset the camera vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice DeviceReset Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 100 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control GEN lt i gt CAM reset the camera exec_cmd DeviceReset 6 3 4 Pixel clock sensor digitization clock Pixel clock feature is a bit special since while it s typically a read only informative feature on certain camera models and firmware versions it might be configurable section Section 6 6 Acquisition and trigger control p 124 discusses other options to configure acquisition frame rate To access the pixel clock frequency through the Clock Frequency floating point feature it s first necessary to set Clock Selector to Sensor Digitization to differentiate from other clocks a camera might be report ing EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle re
230. ctions Area of interest AOI 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 8 3 x 8 3 um 7 48 x 6 15 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 10 26 dB default 12 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 320 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight P52B GigE AS e 131202 PicSight P52B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector e 131203 PicSight P52B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 131227 PicSight P52B GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector e 131228 PicSight P52B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 131302 PicSight P52B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 131303 PicSight P52B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 131327 PicSight P52B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 131328 PicSight
231. ctor Timestamp vDevice LvImageStampResetEnable 1 vDevice_ LvImageStampSelector LvImageStampSelector FramelID LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LvImageStampResetEnable 1 read back the stamps reset mask as a bitfield int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvImageStampsResetMask amp IntVal issue software trigger command to reset the timestamps valid regardless the trigger source configuration vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSoftware GEN lt i gt CAM vSetEnum hDev LvSe ise Bool hDev Enum hDev configure triggered mode configure timestamp reset trigger write enum LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSelector ImageStampsReset configure hardware trigger input write enum LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSource Line2 Opto input write enum LvSpecialPurposeTriggerActivation RisingEdge RisingEdge or configure trigger over an action command write enum LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSource Action2 select the stamps to be reset write enum LvImageStampSelector Timestamp write bool LvImageStampResetEnable true write enum LvImageStampSelector FrameID write bool LvImageStampResetEnable true read back the stamps reset mask as a bitfield read_int LvImageStampsResetMask issue software trigger command to reset the timestamps valid regardless the trigger
232. ctor and cable descrip tion p 44 Switch the strobe on for the selected line by setting Line Source to Exposure Active The camera will issue a strobe pulse aligned with the exposure for every acquired frame The strobe output is available only in triggered mode Device remote features H Device Control k k Image Format Control Acquisition Control ACE de Continuous Frame Start On Trigger Source Line 1 Opto In Trigger Activation Rising Edge Trigger Caching Cache Early Triggers Exposure Mode Timed Long Range Exposure Mode off Exposure Time 30082 us Acquisition Frame s Digital 1 0 Control E Line Selector Line 9 Opto Out Line Mode Output Line Format Opto coupled Line Source Exposure Active Line Inverter FF Line Status Off Line Status 0x10000 E User Output Selector User Output 1 User Output Value All 0x0 User Output Value All Mask 0x0 Counter and Timer Control Special Features Analog Control Transport Layer Control User Sets Chunk Data Control Event Control A A A Information about the camera It is frequently necessary to query the basic information about the camera The information is available through features in the Device Control category Device identity The most important features identifying the camera are Vendor Name and Model Name The camera s serial number is stored as string in feature Device ID available only in exper
233. d LvDeviceAcquisitionStop functions The steps needed to initialize a Simplon API application and prepare it for acquisition should be studied in Simplon programmer s guide EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle Vf SHOW CO COme rol mac Gus Si tenors optional set explicitly the acquisition mode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice AcquisitionMode LvAcquisitionMode Continuous configure essential features such as trigger mode and image format perform other basic Simplon initialization as indicated in its manual when finished read required buffer size and allocate buffers int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice PayloadSize amp IntVal start and stop the acquisition as desired Simplon API controls the underlying features automatically under the hood while NewAcquisitionsDesired LvDeviceAcquisitionStart hDev acquire images as long as desired LyDeviceAcquisitionStop hDev if desired reconfigure the camera and start again In 3rd party GenlCam based software package similar attitude might be expected ie the ac quisition related features might be hidden and wrapped into dedicated functions The following pseudocode anyway demonstrates the required procedure to start and stop the acquisition but remember that a typical GenlCam aware library does this completely for you under the hood GEN lt i gt CAM how to control acquisition
234. d above It uses the feedback coming over the bound external ADC during the operation This is the only power switch related command which does not have the parallel alternative Target position of every function zoom focus iris needs to be adjusted separately EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle assuming Power Switch Mode is set to Automatic correct External ADC is bound and calibrated adjust the position of the function controlled by Power Switch 1 so that the bound Extenal ADC gives feedback value 75 approach the target always from plus using five final slow motion steps vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitchl vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvLensControlTargetApproach LvLensControlTargetApproach_ FromPlus LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvLensControlNrSlowSteps 5 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvLensControlTargetPosition 75 vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvLensControlAdjustPosition GEN lt i gt CAM assuming Power Switch Mode is set to Automatic correct External ADC is bound and calibrated adjust the position of the function controlled by Power Switch 1 so that the bound Extenal ADC gives feedback value 75 approach the target always from plus L using iva minal slow moeton Steps write enum LwPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 write enum LvLensControlTargetA
235. d below amp Since the AOI settings might increase the maximal acquisition frame rate they might have also an impact on the exposure time limits In free running mode the maximal exposure time depends on the current frame rate it cannot be in creased beyond a point when longer exposures would slow down the acquisition In conclusion adjusting AOI might lead to lowering the exposure time range and the exposure time would be automatically adjusted to fit in the new range In triggered mode the exposure time limits are not affected When decreasing the AOI to very small size the acquisition frame rate can in crease significantly having unwanted impact on system performance due to in creased overhead The actual behavior is strongly dependent on the used sensor system configuration and other conditions and cannot be exactly quantified The developer should consider possible impact of using extremely small AOI size on the system performance and reliability 6 5 3 1 AOI limits Two pairs of helper read only features provide information related to maximal size of the area of interest under given conditions Sensor Width Sensor Height Effective resolution of the image sensor specifying the number of useful pixels that can be read out of the sensor These values are fixed for a given camera model In the default mode no binning decimation or area of interest the image dimensions equal to Sensor Width and Sensor Height Max
236. d especially on top of the sensor itself It is necessary to perform such operation in appropriately clean environment and using suitable tools preventing any sensor dust pollution amp It s important to keep in mind that when changing or removing the filter not 3 7 Input and output signals This section describes all types of input and output signals available on PicSight GigE cameras including their characteristics and when necessary including connection examples Location and z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 39 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation pinouts of the connectors carrying the signals is documented in Section 3 2 Dimensions p 31 and Section 3 8 Connector and cable description p 44 3 7 1 DC power input The cameras accept 10 26 V DC power input The power consumption varies among individual models The power input can be connected to one of the camera s interface connectors see Section 3 8 Connector and cable description p 44 The power input pins available on the individual connectors are internally connected in the camera 3 7 1 1 Power over Ethernet PoE The PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras can be delivered with the Power over Ethernet option The PoE cameras are compatible with the Power over Ethernet standard version IEEE 802 3af They should be used with PoE switches endspans or power injectors midspans com
237. dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 110602 PicSight P33M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 110603 PicSight P33M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 110627 PicSight P33M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 110628 PicSight P33M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 16 PicSight P33M Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor B 17 PicSight P34B Smart502 PicSight P34B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 4 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX098 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 354 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Spectral se
238. dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 40 dB 69 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 308 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification PicSight P202M GigE AS 210202 PicSight P202M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 210203 PicSight P202M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 210227 PicSight P202M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 210228 PicSight P202M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 210302 PicSight P202M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 210303 PicSight P202M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 210327 PicSight P202M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 210328 PicSight P202M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Ordering information Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 11 PicSight P202M GigE AS technical specifications A 12 PicSight P20
239. del Name Model name of the camera Device MAC Address MAC address of the device GigE Vision devices only Device IP Address Current IP address of the device GigE Vision devices only Device Subnet Mask Current subnet mask of the device GigE Vision devices only Device Gateway Current default gateway of the device GigE Vision devices only EXimpion a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 256 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle read basic information about the device char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice DeviceID StringVal 1024 int32_t EnumVal vvGetEnum hDev LvDevice DeviceType amp EnumVal LvGetString hDev LvDevice DeviceVendorName StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice DeviceModelName StringVal 1024 MAC IP addresses can be read as integers or formatted strings int32_t IntVal int64_t Int64Val LvGetInt64 hDev LvDevice GevDeviceMACAddress amp Int64Val LvGetString hDev LvDevice GevDeviceMACAddress StringVal 1024 LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice GevDevicelIPAddress amp IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice GevDeviceSubnetMask amp IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice GevDeviceGateway amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM read basic information about the device read_string DeviceID read_enum DeviceType read_string DeviceVendo
240. delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX415 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 357 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P52B Smart502 1 0 o o D o pS Relative Response o R 0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 776 x 580 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 823 x 592 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 8 3 x 8 3 um 7 48 x 6 15 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 10 26 dB default 12 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a
241. demonstrating how to use the feature in a generic GenlCam based applic ation Naming and grouping the features strictly follows the GenlCam SFNC standard The Simplon API samples are provided in plain C other variants can be easily generated by the Simplon Source Code Generator refer to Simplon programmer s guide The code examples are marked with corresponding icons bo Introduces sample code demonstrating usage of the discussed features EXimpion through the Simplon API interface The code snippets are using directly the native Simplon API functions and constants They are presented in the plain C variant but users programming in other languages should find all needed info in them easily Whenever a shortcut function exists for given functionality in Simplon API it is presented H Pseudocode demonstrating usage of the discussed features through GEN lt I gt CAM a generic GenlCam interface These code snippets are intended for users accessing the cameras through other software interface than Simplon API It uses the actual GenlCam names of the individual fea tures rather than Simplon API constants The pseudo function calls need to be replaced with actual function names used in the actually used software package The sections below document all the features available within the camera family Some of the features are however only available on certain camera models Some features might also not be available on older fi
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244. ducer Interface an interface through which the cameras devices are connected to the system Device GenTL producer s view of the camera device Data stream controls image acquisition from the camera Buffer wraps a single acquisition buffer Simplon GenTL Producer currently does not provide any buffer related features The availability and use of the individual features is the same regardless if you access the Simplon GenTL Producer through Simplon API or through a 3rd party GenTL compatible library Individual libraries might slightly differ in details such as how the individual GenTL modules are enumerated and opened but the functionality will be the same in the end For more information about the GenTL producer access and configuration refer to Simplon programmer s guide or to document ation of the 3rd party library you are using You might also want to study Chapter 8 Connecting with 3rd party software packages p 269 Overview of all the supported features is in Section 7 5 Simplon GenTL Producer feature sum mary p 262 The Simplon API extends the individual feature sets with even more features for each GenTL module These features are however discussed in the corresponding manual Simplon program mer s guide 7 1 GenTL system module The system module represents the entire GenTL producer there s always exactly one instance of this module It allows to obtain basic information about the GenT
245. e The components are called external ADC s because they are digitizing external analog signals They can be used as feedbacks for automatic lens control Section 6 14 3 Lens control p 187 but also independently to read any external analog signal within a given range The external ADC s have 8 bit resolution digitizing voltage range of 0 3 3 V input voltage of 0 V yields digitized value 0 3 3 V yields 255 and the response is linear There is no overvoltage and polarity protection the user is responsible for connecting correct signal The maximal scanning frequency is in range of 10 kHz More technical details are available in Section 3 7 7 Lens control interface External ADC s amp Power switches p 44 To read the digitized value of an external ADC select the desired ADC in External ADC Selector and then read the External ADC Value EXimpion LvHDevice hDev vSetEnum hDev int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice_ Lvl open the device to get the handle read current value of external ADC 1 vDevice LvExternalADCSelector vExternalADCSelector ExternalADCl ExternalADCValue amp IntVal Copyright Leutron Vision 183 a Leutron i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control GEN lt i gt CAM read current value of external ADC 1 write enum LvExternalADCSelector ExternalADC1 read_int LvExternal
246. e able to adjust the black level only in small but discrete steps It will align the requested value to the closest step to know the exact used value the application might want to re read the black level after setting it a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 152 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Resulting pixel value DN Sensor output voltage Figure 6 39 Output pixel values for various black levels assumes that no gain is applied Decreased black level Increased black level Figure 6 40 Black level example artificially increased effect The function is controlled through the Black Level floating point feature Since the cameras support just a single black level type adjusting the Black Level Selector in the examples below is currently more less formal and could be omitted EXimpion 2 Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 153 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle adjust black level to 10 0 DN assumes that black level is not switched to automatic mode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice BlackLevelSelector LvBlackLevelSelector All LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice BlackLevel 10 0 GEN lt i gt CAM adjust black level to 10 0 DN assumes that black level is not switched to automatic mode write enum BlackLevelSelector All write float B
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248. e image stamp reset trigger it is first necessary to enable it for the individual stamps selecting every desired stamp type in Image Stamp Selector and then activating the reset trigger functionality for it by setting the Image Stamp Reset Enable boolean feature Each occurrence of the stamp resetting trigger will reset only those stamps that were explicitly enabled leaving the others intact a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 197 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control There s an alternative way that can be used to enable the stamps to be reset in one step the Image Stamps Reset Mask feature which is a 32 bit bitfield The least significant bit controls the timestamp the second bit controls the frame ID EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle configure timestamp reset trigger vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSelector LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSelector ImageStampsReset configure hardware trigger input vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSource LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSource Line2 Opto input vDevice_LvSpecialPurposeTriggerActivation LvSpecialPurposeTriggerActivation RisingEdge or configure trigger over an action command vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSource LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSource Action2 select the stamps to be reset vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvImageStampSelector LvImageStampSele
249. e is GenICam vin and its configuration file GenICam ini The configuration file mainly lists the cameras to be used and their connection parameters It can be created from the GigE Vision Configuration Manager Select the camera s you want to store in the driver s configuration file and click the gt to copy them from the GenlCam Device Tree panel to CVB CamPort Assignment amp GigE Vision Configuration Manager Device Select GenICam Device Tree Branch Info CYB CamPort Assingment Leutron Vision GenTL Interface Device Info SIGE GigE Interface SA BRR coed vendor Leutron Vision LVGTL 00 18 66 01 99 E5 pass TE pctipterfacs _ heed checksight 0 Cami G43A8 gt GE SIGN T amp Filter Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 amp PicSight P34B GigE Smart50x 00 18 66 01 B Socket Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 amp PicSight P34B GigE Smart50x 00 18 66 01 Vv lt lt lt gt pizcoyery Open Mode Multicast To configure CYB 5 C ReadOnly E 200 Discover Timeout in ms Control ja Discover Exclusive Open Device Double clicking the camera entry in the CVB CamPort Assignment panel pops a dialog allowing to configure some parameters controlling how the driver will handle the camera Part of the parameters are GigE Vision specific packet size inter packet delay heartbeat timeout Other parameters are universal such as the NumBuf fers parameter It specifies how many a
250. e monitored using the LvCmdI sDone function other GenlCam compliant libraries should provide similar mechanism Alternatively the currently active operation can be also retrieved through the Power Switch Current Action feature This read only enumeration reports status of the entire power switch subsystem reports operation pending on any of the power switches regardless of which is selected in the Power Switch Selector It can have following values Idle All power switches are idle the system is ready for a new request Drive One of the power switches is currently driven with either polarity in the manual mode Pulse Manual mode s pulse operation is in progress on one of the power switches Calibrate One or more power switches are just being calibrated in the automatic mode Adjust Position The automatic mode s adjust position operation is in progress on one of the power switches EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle check which if any power switch operation is currently active int32 t EnumVal vvGetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchCurrentAction amp EnumVal call GEN lt i gt CAM Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 185 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control check which if any power switch operation is currently active read_enum LvPowerSwitchCurrentAction 6 14 2 3 Manual control mode In the manual mode the
251. e that the applic ations to be unblocked including Simplon Explorer are not usually present yet in the system at the time of installation therefore this step might have to be repeated after the installation itself and again for each new application Therefore we again recommend to have a network connection dedicated solely for camera connection and disabling firewall fully for this con nection x To allow communications with a program by adding it to the Exceptions list select the program or click Browse to search for one that is not listed Programs E PSPad editor Python Trace Collector arfcview E Quick Settings Qf QuickSet O RealPlayer RecordNow Plus ES Remote Server Ze RemoteCapture Settings Path Program Files Leutron Vision Simplon Bin Browse Cancel a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 15 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Quick start Change Scope Windows Firewall File and Printer Sharing O Firefox Mhgproc Network Diagnostics for Windows XP Moer C Remote Assistance Remote Desktop T2 Simplon Explorer Skype UPnP Framework 5 Verify if the IP configuration of the connected cameras is matches your network settings Start the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool Start Programs Leutron Vision Simplon gt Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool under Linux start opt simplon bin lv ipconf The tool will scan for
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253. eartbeat messages to the camera indicating that it s still alive When the camera does not receive the message within the specified timeout period it assumes the application has gone away and disconnects itself The default value used in Simplon is 3 s other software packages might use another value At most times the heartbeat handling is fully transparent to the user However during debugging when a developer stops the application at a breakpoint for single stepping the Simplon heartbeat handling thread would also stop fail to deliver the heartbeat messages and the camera would disconnect To prevent that we recommend to increase the heartbeat timeout parameter to a higher value The exact value should be a compromise between being able to debug comfortably while understanding that when the application stops unexpectedly without disconnecting the camera properly it will take a while before the camera disconnects automatically and becomes available for another connection The parameter is configurable through camera features at runtime the feature s GenlCam name is GevHeartbeatTimeout while its default value can be adjusted through the Simplon Settings utility configuration option Heartbeat timeout Note that some software packages attempt to increase the timeout automatically whenever they find out that a debugger is attached to the process We don t do that since we believe that the correct heartbeat timeout value can only be d
254. eature Get Dimensions width height Save Image Snap Cie pdate Image No Error Occurred At this point the system should be verified and configured for use in a real Common Vision Blox application The details how to access the cameras programmatically through the Common Vision Blox acquisition interface are beyond scope of this manual Please refer to the official Common Vision Blox documentation 8 3 VisionPro CVL Cognex The Simplon Imaging Device Adapter for Cognex Software allows to access the Leutron Vision hardware from Cognex software VisionPro 5 2 or later or CVL 6 6 or later through the Simplon library This adapter is provided namely as a solution for running Cognex software on CheckSight for Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 282 i PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages Leutron Vision GigE cameras can be used the GigE Vision protocol which is directly supported by Cognex software and thus this adapter is not needed 8 3 1 Installation The adapter is installed by Simplon Setup from version 1 00 074 It consists of 2 files e lv cognex adapter d11 which is installed to the Simp1lon Bin folder of Simplon e lv cognex adapter ini which is installed to the Simplon user folder on Windows XP is this folder the same as Simplon Bin The Setup also modifies the Windows Registry to make the adapter visible to Cognex software This includes the followi
255. eature stored with user configura tion sets Maximal expected length of the command re sponse Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit B Copyright Leutron Vision 223 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvSerialPortCommandString GUI name Serial Port Command String LvSerialPortCommandSend GUI name Send Command Over Serial Port LvSerialPortCommandResponse GUI name Serial Port Command Response LvSerialPortCommandStatus GUI name Serial Port Command Status Description String of the ASCII command to be sent over the serial port Type string GUI visibility expert Sends the ASCII command over the serial port Type command GUI visibility expert Response to the ASCII command sent over the serial port Type string GUI visibility expert Read only feature Status code indicating success of the last com mand Type enumeration Possible values Success Timeout PortBusy CommunicationError FrameError ParityError Overflow GUI visibility expert Read only feature Feature category LUT Control and Image Adjustment refer to Section 6 10 Luminance and color handling p 156 LvLUTMode GUI name LUT Mode LUTSelector GUI name LUT Selector LUTEnable LUTSelector GUI name LUT Enable LUTIndex LUTSelector GUI name LUT Index
256. eatures in a free text we usually use the GUI name unless using the GenlCam name is needed for clarity The name is rendered in a cursive font e GenlCam name eg ExposureTime the actual name of the feature used to identify it in GenlCam infrastructure This name is important for users connecting to the cameras from 3rd a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 96 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control party software packages other than Simplon API We use it in all GenlCam pseudo code ex amples In free text they are rendered in a monospace font e Simplon API constant eg LvDevice ExposureTime the identifier used to refer to the feature in Simplon API Used in all Simplon API code examples In free text they are rendered in a monospace font 6 2 Camera classes The individual Leutron Vision camera families contain several classes of camera models providing different level of functionality The individual classes are available for every supported sensor type 6 2 1 Basic PicSight GigE models Most of the features and interfaces are available for all the camera classes The basic PicSight GigE models are thus full featured industrial cameras without any limitations The advanced camera classes described below extend the camera functionality by specific additional options 6 2 2 RTF cameras The PicSight GigE cameras can be delivered with the RTF Real Time Function
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259. ection with the camera by means of sending regular heartbeat messages If the camera does not receive the heartbeat within the period specified in the Heartbeat Timeout feature in ms it closes the connection with the application This has the advantage that if an application crashes the camera does not remain blocked listening to non existing ap plication It closes the connection and becomes ready to get connected to another application In most cases the user does not need to care about the timeout at all since it is handled transparently by Simplon API Only in situations such as application debugging when stopping the application in the debugger would also stop the heartbeat message delivery thread it might be desirable to temporarily increase the timeout to prevent loosing connection with the camera On cameras with newer firmware versions supporting GigE Vision 1 2 the heartbeat can be temporarily fully disabled using the boolean feature Heartbeat Disable In such case the camera stops monitoring the heartbeat messages and never closes the connection automatically Note however that increasing or disabling the heartbeat timeout can lead to problems when crashing or faulty application fails to close connection with the camera properly When changing the Heartbeat Timeout value on the camera the Simplon GenTL Producer intercepts such changes and ad apts itself to adjust the frequency of the heartbeat messages accordingly W
260. ector GUI name Fire Test Packet GevSCPSDONotFragment GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Do Not Fragment GevSCPSBigEndian GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Is Big Endian GevSCPSPacketSize GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Packet Size GevSCPD GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Inter Packet Delay GevSCDA GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Stream Channel Destination GevSCSP GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Stream Channel Source Port Description Index of network interface to use Type integer GUI visibility guru Indicates the port to which the device must send data stream Type integer GUI visibility guru Sends a test packet Type bool GUI visibility guru The state of this feature is copied into the do not fragment bit of IP header of each stream packet Type bool GUI visibility guru Specifies the stream packet size in bytes to send on this channel Type bool GUI visibility guru Read only feature Specifies the stream packet size in bytes to send on this channel Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit B Indicates the delay in timestamp counter unit which is currently a microsecond to insert between each packet for this stream channel Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit us Indicates the destination IP address
261. ector PowerSwitch1 vvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvLensControlCalibrate now wait until the operation end using LvCmdIsDone then possibly verifying if it was successful TESA E Eea vvGetEnum hDev LvDevice LvLensControlCalibrationStatus amp EnumVal as a convenience all bound power switches can be calibrated at once vvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvLensControlCalibrateAll GEN lt i gt CAM assuming that correct External ADC is bound calibrate the Power Switch 1 with its bound External ADC write enum LwPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 exec _cmd LvLensControlCalibrate now wait until the operation end using command s IsDone property wait_until done LvLensControlCalibrate then possibly verifying if it was successful read enum LvLensControlCalibrationStatus aS a convenience all bound power switches can be calibrated at once exec cmd LvLensControlCalibrateAll1 In the rest of this section we ll cover some low level details related to the power switch calibration such as the individual calibration parameters If you don t want to bother with those details you can safely move to the next topic Note that these low level details are in guru feature visibility level Since the calibration is time consuming it might not be desirable to execute it every time the camera starts The parameters resulting from the calibration process c
262. ed because it is configured with different subnet than your network card In such case select the camera in the list adjust its IP configuration so that it matches settings of your network card select the Fix IP checkbox and click the Set persistent Conf button When finished the camera s IP configuration should match the network card It will display with the green icon in the list and will be now directly accessible from the PC It is ready for test If desired the camera s nickname user name can be adjusted as well together with the IP configuration The nickname can be used to identify individual cameras connected to the net work 1 3 Testing the camera s The Simplon package contains the Simplon Explorer tool which allows to enumerate connect and configure camera s acquire images or generate sample source code for Simplon API It is a useful tool for testing both the Simplon and camera functionality 1 Start the tool from system menu Start gt Programs Leutron Vision Simplon gt Simplon Explorer under Linux start opt simplon bin lv explorer 2 Connect the camera to be tested select it in the list of found cameras and press the Connect camera button Of course the camera must be connected and powered Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 17 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Quick start BS Simplon Explorer Camera Acquisition Display Features Sourcecode Help y e me pe GOH Found
263. ed with A B etc Color coding Possible values are e M monochrome e I monochrome IR sensitive e B Bayer encoded color Optional Optical filter If omitted specifies a camera with the default IR blocking filter Other options are e F float glass filter e D daylight blocking filter e N no filter 1 http www leutron com support downloads download area a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 23 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Basic information Ri Interface Possible values are e GigE GigE Vision gigabit Ethernet GigE PoE GigE Vision with Power over Ethernet Smart502 smart camera gigabit Ethernet version with on camera processing Smart502 PoE smart camera with Power over Ethernet Other values such as Smart Smart702 or others were used on older PicSight GigE models not covered by this manual Optional Interface revision Allows to distinguish a new revision generation of the same camera interface module The original interface generation has the revision flag omitted Additional revisions are flagged with A B etc Connector layout Possible values are e s the camera interface contains the 26 pin SDR and 12 pin Hirose connectors e R the camera interface contains the 12 pin Hirose and 6 pin Hirose connectors Optional Defines additional features available for a given model For basic model version no additional features it is
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266. efault setting is optimized for common configurations Altering this setting may improve network performance on certain network and system configurations Options Adaptive MR 1 no interrupts sec it is dynamically changed by the driver ea Figure 5 21 Configuring Intel PRO 1000 GT Interrupt Moderation Rate Sets the number of buffers used by the driver when copying data to the protocol memory Increasing this value can enhance receive performance but also consumes system memory Receive Descriptors are data segments that enable the adapter to allocate received packets to memory Each received packet requires one Receive Descriptor and each descriptor uses 2KB of Lic em Figure 5 22 Configuring Intel PRO 1000 GT Receive Descriptors Copyright Leutron Vision Leutron 78 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Performance Options B Settings Value Adaptive Inter Frame Spacing 2048 Flow Control Use Default Transmit Descriptors Defines the number of Transmit Descriptors which are data A segments that enable the adapter to track transmit packets in the system memory Depending on the size of the packet each transmi packet requires one or more Transmit Descriptors You might choose to increase the number of Transmit Descriptors if you notice a problem with transmit performance Increasing the number of Transmit Descriptors can enha
267. eg ChunkGainSelector ChunkGain For chunks carrying values of a camera configuration feature such as ExposureTime the chunk name is equivalent as the feature name itself Of course data types and value ranges are specific to each chunk Chunk Data Control Chunk Data Control Chunk Mode Active On Chunk Mode Active On Chunk Selector Pixel Format Chunk Selector Gain Chunk Enable On Chunk Enable On x Offset x Offset Offset Offset Width Width Height Height Pixel Format Pixel Format Line Pitch Line Pitch Frame ID Frame ID Timestamp Timestamp Exposure Time Exposure Time E Gain Selector E Gain Selector Figure 6 50 Chunk data feature naming illustrated 6 11 3 Chunk types The Leutron Vision cameras currently support following chunk types Width width Width of the image in the buffer Height Height Height of the image in the buffer X Offset Of fsetx Horizontal AOI offset used when acquiring the image in the buffer Y Offset Of fsety Vertical AOI offset used when acquiring the image in the buffer Pixel Format PixelFormat Pixel format of the image in the buffer Line Pitch LinePitch Line pitch in bytes of the image in the buffer a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 171 h vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Timestamp Timestamp Frame ID FrameID Exposure Time ExposureTime Gain Gain Black Level BlackLevel Line Status
268. eg when the system gets temporarily under a heavy load and cannot process the incoming images as they are coming Larger number of acquisition buffers can help to overcome short peaks of the processing load The number of buffers might be changed through the Generic parameter of the open framegrabber operator Set this parameter to num_buffers N where Nis the desired number of buffers It is possible to control also the features of the individual GenTL modules corresponding with the open camera the Device module its parent Interface module and the System module rep resenting the GenTL producer itself In such case the module name in square brackets should prefix the feature name Device FeatureName Interface FeatureName System FeatureName Adjusting the parameters of the Stream and Buffer GenTL modules is not supported by the Halcon GenTL interface 8 1 3 Common notes During the development phase it might be good idea to switch on the low level error reporting mechanism of Halcon it can help for troubleshooting seriovy ceni idomlowmenro1r Ie Er UER Note however that in some situations such as when switching on the chunk data mode or when using the variable payload size functionality the low error mechanism of Halcon might trigger a warning that the payload size ie size of the image data reported by the camera is bigger than the size calculated by Halcon Please ignore this warning the payload size repor
269. eger GUI visibility expert Value of the selected unsigned integer coming with the event Type integer GUI visibility expert Returns the unique identifier of the smart applic ation raw register type of event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 239 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name EventLvSmartAppRegisterTimestamp GUI name Register Event Timestamp EventLvSmartAppRegisterValue GUI name Register Event Value Description Returns the timestamp of the smart application raw register event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us The smart application raw register value coming with the event Type raw register GUI visibility expert Feature category Smart Application Features refer to Section 6 16 Smart application control p 200 LvSmartAppID GUI name Smart Application ID LvSmartAppintl GUI name Signed Integer 1 LvSmartAppint2 GUI name Signed Integer 2 LvSmartAppiInt3 GUI name Signed Integer 3 LvSmartAppint4 GUI name Signed Integer 4 LvSmartAppiInt5 GUI name Signed Integer 5 LvSmartAppInt6 GUI name Signed Integer 6 ID string the smart application Type string GUI visibility expert Read only feature Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Gene
270. el so the other views are not repeated for both variants again The camera case version documented on following drawings might be referred to as case revision 3 R3 in other documents All newly delivered cameras are packaged in this case Older deliveries included case revision R1 described below 3 2 1 Standard camera case 80 10 Figure 3 6 PicSight GigE AS dimensions bottom view Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 31 PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation 91 70 3 40 80 10 98 Figure 3 7 PicSight GigE AS dimensions side view 44 80 _ 31 40 Figure 3 9 PicSight GigE AS dimensions back view a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 32 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Figure 3 10 PicSight GigE AR the legacy variant dimensions back view 3 2 2 Right angle camera case 88 90 Figure 3 11 PicSight GigE AS H dimensions bottom view 3 10 Oo oO 17 N T wo oO 31 40 Figure 3 13 PicSight GigE AS H dimensions top view Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 33 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Figure 3 16 PicSight GigE AR H the legacy variant dimensions back view 3 2 3 Older camera case versions R1 The camera case revision R1 was the original
271. enTL producer currently does not provide any features for this module Table 7 1 Summary of all GenTL producer features some of them available only for specific camera technologies Copyright Leutron Vision 268 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages 8 Connecting with 3rd party software packages Since the basic principles of integrating individual camera models in the 3rd party products are frequently same for all the camera families this chapter discusses all the product lines Our cameras connect to all GenTL compliant libraries PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras then also to all GigE Vision compliant libraries The libraries include e Halcon and ActivVisionTools from MVTec Software GmbH GenTL and GigE Vision compliant OpenCV open source library originally developed by Intel Simplon Source Code Generator provides samples to connect with OpenCV LabView from National Instruments GigE Vision compliant VisionPro from Cognex GigE Vision compliant Common Vision Blox from Stemmer Imaging GenTL and GigE Vision compliant MIL Matrox Imaging Library from Matrox GigE Vision compliant MATLAB from MathWorks GenTL and GigE Vision compliant Adaptive Vision from Future Processing Future Processing provides connectivity to PicSight Smart cameras e Any other GenTL or GigE Vision compliant software The following sections provide basic instructions and some
272. ence implementation distributed under the GenlCam license by the GenlCam committee The copyright is held by the GenlCam committee and its contributing members working group which includes Leutron Vision The package as well as the license is a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 11 h vision PicSight GigE user manual Important information available from www genicam org The GenlCam GenApi reference implementation in turn uses Apache Xalan C and Xerces C libraries Apache license www apache org and the modified MathParser librariy LGPL license kirya narod ru mathparser html e zlib compression library available from www zlib net under zlib license e IwIP lightweight TCP IP stack available from savannah nongnu org projects lwip under modified BSD license The copyright is held by Swedish Institute of Computer Science e The Independent JPEG Group s JPEG software libjpeg available from www ijg org Independent JPEG Group e OpenCV available from opencv willowgarage com under BSD license l http www genicam org 2 http www apache org 7 http kirya narod ru mathparser html http www zlib net gt http savannah nongnu org projects lwip http www ijg org d http opencv willowgarage com a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 12 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Quick start 1 Quick start This chapter is intended to help users wanting to start qui
273. ent needs to be available in particular the basic compiling tools gcc and make and kernel headers The name of the package containing the kernel headers might differ among individual distributions eg 1 inux headers kernel devel or similar Additional system requirements might apply for CheckSight systems if in doubt contact us to get full list of distributions supported by the CheckSight cameras LSB compatibility and xdg utils are advantage but they come by default on most of the usual distributions e To compile samples genrated by the Simplon Source Code Generator one needs basic develop ment tools make g plus packages for Xlib Xt development 4 1 2 3 Standard installation layout The Simplon installation follows the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard Its files are distributed in sev eral directories Main installation direcotry The main isntallation directory is opt simplon a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 60 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation simplon File Browser foy x File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tabs Help lt Back v Forward w a Q Z Location opt simplon d Q 66 Icon view i bal m wd w gt mnt ka bin cti drivers include v i opt To gt bin lib req share CHANGES cti Lio Ls gt mai ts b lil drivers LICENSE README D include D ig lib D ij req D share b E nmr a 10 items Free space 32 3 GB Figure 4 15 Linux
274. entire array is always stored and re loaded If a feature is available and read writable only for some selector values than only those entries will be part of the user set Naturally read only features such as serial number or model name are not part of the user sets Remember that being read only does not necessarily mean the feature is constant For example if in DHCP mode the camera might have different IP address at each run but still the current IP address feature will not be part of the user set ie the IP address would not be restored Commands are not part of the user set No commands can be executed while re loading the configuration a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 179 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control There are few exceptions among the read writable features that do not belong to the user sets These are the low level features used to set up the basic connection with the camera These features are always under direct access of the camera controlling library and trying to restore their values among sessions makes no sense e The same applies for features defining identify of the camera such as its persistent IP address or user name These values are anyway persisted by the camera and trying to apply them to multiple cameras through software controlled configuration set functionality would lead to unwanted results The default user configuration set used dur
275. er decoder algorithm Type enumeration Possible values VariableGradient GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Sets the Bayer decoder threshold Type float GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Enables the watchdog reset function Type bool GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets When watchdog is enabled the device reboots when the timeout specified expires Type float GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit s Current watchdog timer value reports the cur rent value after which the timer expires Type float GUI visibility guru Read only feature Unit s Resets the watchdog timer the watchdog starts counting the specified timeout again Type command GUI visibility guru Copyright Leutron Vision 217 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvWatchdogFailed GUI name Watchdog Failed LvWatchdogFailureCount GUI name Watchdog Failure Count Description Signals that the last device reboot was initiated by the watchdog function Type bool GUI visibility guru Number of watchdog failures reboots in cam era s lifetime Type integer GUI visibility guru Feature category Analog Control refer to Section 6 9 Analog controls p 149 GainSelector
276. er is defined by the application Event ID for this event type is 0xBB06 Event specific data fields e EventLvSmartAppRegisterValu the register fea ture carrying the raw memory data 6 13 User sets saving loading camera configuration This section discusses options to store and reuse camera configuration sets El User Sets User Configuration Set Selector Default User Set User Set Load User Set Save Default Startup Set Default User Set Figure 6 56 Example GUI showing the user sets features 6 13 1 Features defining camera configuration The set of features that the user can control make up the camera configuration The complete current configuration can be at any point stored away and later re loaded to bring the camera back to the status when the configuration snapshot was saved The configuration user set handling can be performed directly by the camera or by the application itself both approaches are dis cussed below It s important to understand which features belong to the user set and will thus be remembered Let s list few rules Refer to Section 6 17 Feature summary p 203 features marked as streamable will be stored in the user sets In general the user sets consist of all the read writable features ie those that can be written and retrieved back Features depending on a selector ie array like features are stored for all possible selector values the
277. er register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 244 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvSmartAppUint15 GUI name Unsigned Integer 15 LvSmartAppUintl16 GUI name Unsigned Integer 16 LvSmartAppUint17 GUI name Unsigned Integer 17 LvSmartAppUint18 GUI name Unsigned Integer 18 LvSmartAppUint19 GUI name Unsigned Integer 19 LvSmartAppUint20 GUI name Unsigned Integer 20 LvSmartAppUint21 GUI name Unsigned Integer 21 LvSmartAppUint22 GUI name Unsigned Integer 22 LvSmartAppUint23 GUI name Unsigned Integer 23 LvSmartAppUint24 GUI name Unsigned Integer 24 Description Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart app
278. eras and network filter driver for GigE Vision based cameras PicSight GigE PicSight Smart Simplon 0 01 083 Installing n Data fol on ini Ink s Public LeutronVision Simplon _Simplon Bin folder _ Ink rogram Files LeutronVision Simplon UninstSimplon exe idenek AppData Local Temp nseDA67 tmp 100 n Leutron ntimes for x86 Vision Figure 4 7 Simplon installation installation progress When completed the installer displays the final dialog We recommend to keep the default option Reboot now and click Finish After rebooting Simplon is ready to use 2 Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 54 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation Simplon 0 01 083 Completing the Simplon Setup Wizard Your computer must be restarted in order to complete the installation of Simplon Do you want to reboot now E Leutron Vision Figure 4 8 Simplon installation finising installation 4 1 1 4 Installation layout As mentioned above the Simplon files are installed to two destinations the main directory and the application data directory For the older Windows versions Windows XP these two are merged and the application data directory is actually equivalent to the bin subdirectory of the main installation destination Main installation directory The main installation directory contains the following subdirectories backup backup of user modified files such as the con
279. ered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 8 28 dB default 16 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 361 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Ordering information PicSight P83B Smart502 e 141602 PicSight P83B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 141603 PicSight P83B Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 141627 PicSight P83B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 141628 PicSight P83B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 21 PicSight P83B Smart502 technical specifications B 22 PicSight P83M Smart502 Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P83M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s
280. errrererererererererereeereeees 252 7 2 2 DEVICE CNUMELATION ses ssccdcovssecsessevcsscsvenee cebu enesdeosseee tabu aedexedsboesebesbeseeos ees 254 7 3 GENTL d vice Module veccesivsscceresestsveeseces sees sesseebseensucas deacenubscusdedbdespaeucseacucenacasa 256 7 3 1 Information about the device cee eeeeseeeseeesesesnsnsnsnsnenseeenaeaeananaeeaeees 256 7 3 2 lt Stred CMUMEFALION 0 sseeecsecisnusstevcescccncsnce ses ssietesckcnceseedeeeesese cs cuesebesibessce os 257 7 3 3 GigE Vision streaming control sesesesesesererererererererererererererererererererereeees 258 7 3 4 GigE Vision communication control eee eeeeeeseeeeeerseerseeeeeeeeeaeaeeeeeeeee 259 7 3 5 Determining the GigE Vision streaming packet size cee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeee 259 7 4 GenTL data stream module ssssseessesererererererererererererererererererererereeeeererereeereeeee 260 7 4 1 Information about the stream eseseseseseserererererererererererererererererererererreees 260 7 5 Simplon GenTL Producer feature SUMMALY ce seeeseeeseersesesrersrsnsnsnaeeeaeenaees 262 8 Connecting with 3rd party software packages e ee eeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 269 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 6 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Table of Contents 8 1 Halcon MVTec Software GMDH cccccssescececeeseeceeeeseeceeseseeeeseeseeeeaeseeeeauens 269 8 1 1 GigE Vision interface
281. ers and other updates can be downloaded from our download area free of charge 2 2 PicSight model naming convention To better understand PicSight model names we outline below the basic rules used for naming PicSight cameras This reference should help you understand the camera names and the available camera options Note that this explanation is just a hint the naming convention can be changed any time in future Every PicSight name has following form Annnm Rs C F I Ri L 0 Meaning of individual name components is explained below A nnn Sensor type Possible values are P CCD sensor progressive scan interline transfer G CMOS sensor with global shutter R CMOS sensor with rolling shutter T CCD sensor progressive scan frame transfer F CCD sensor progressive scan frame readout I CCD sensor interlaced 2 or multiple fields Total number of pixels divided by 100000 and rounded Leading zeros are not displayed which results in 1 3 digit number Imager size Possible values are 0 1 or bigger 1 2 3 or bigger 2 1 2 1 1 8 or bigger 3 1 3 1 2 7 or bigger 4 1 4 or bigger 5 1 5 or bigger 6 1 6 or bigger Optional Sensor revision Allows to distinguish a new revision of the same sensor of other manufacturer or another very similar sensor with same basic properties The original model has the revision flag omitted Additional revisions are flagg
282. escribed in the next section e Be sure to always use the latest version of the GigEVision acquisition interface released for your Halcon version It may contain important updates Read its documentation carefully e To discover the GigE Vision cameras connected to the system use the info framegrabber operator info framegrabber GigEVision info boards Information ValueList That call will rescan the network and detect all currently available GigE Vision cameras providing various information about every detected camera The most important part of the string is so called unique name which is built as MacAddress_VendorName_Mode1Name where any a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 269 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages non alphanumeric characters are eliminated from vendor and model names Example unique name can be 00186601975a_ LeutronVision PicSightP34MGigE The unique name is used when opening the camera in the open _framegrabber operator passing the unique name in the Device parameter Alternatively the entire output string from the info framegrabber can be used to open the camera as well The info _framegrabber operator has an alternative form info framegrabber GigEVision device Information ValueList In this case it returns just the unique names without the additional information To make the discussion complete the cameras can be als
283. essible in the expert feature visibility level The GenlCam name of the feature is GevSCPD The default value is 0 Transport Layer Control Payload Size 360960 Stream Channel Selector 0 Packet Size 1448 Inter Packet Delay 0 Link Speed 1000 Figure 5 12 Inter packet delay in the feature tree The two figures below demonstrate how packet delay should be used if multiple cameras might be transmitting the image data simultaneously competing for the link to the PC a L wel aun Figure 5 13 Switch dropping packets from multiple cameras due to bottleneck in the uplink om ee sunmeeee o mj a Q Figure 5 14 Bottleneck resolved using inter packet delay Another two figures demonstrate how packet delay helps with packet processing in case of a heavily loaded host PC a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 74 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation s amp CS C4 ysel L a Figure 5 15 Overloaded PC dropping packets in a packet burst Vo ooo G Figure 5 16 Packet rate lowered through inter packet delay 5 2 4 Network card configuration For optimal performance a network adapter NIC based on the Intel PRO 1000 chipset should be used This section provides information about the possible performance related settings of network cards based on this chipset Remember to use original and up to date device drivers for the network
284. etermined by the application developer for reasons described above 9 2 5 Debugging symbols When debugging certain kinds of problems such as application crash it might be very useful if you can provide the support team with extended diagnostic information such as the stack trace showing the crash point The installer of Simplon for Windows allows to install PDB files files containing the debugging information symbols for the Simplon libraries We recommend to install these debug files on the development and testing systems so that it is possible to generate the stack trace info whenever encountering a problem The files are located in the bin Debug subdir ectory of the Simplon installation Note that in Linux version of Simplon the symbols are directly included in the libraries and execut ables a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 292 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Appendix A Technical specifications for individual models A 1 PicSight G32B GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight G32B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 CMOS parallel readout type Aptina MT9V403 a a Green B 5 ihe R bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp
285. ets of the image data stream Its particular size should be chosen according to the network configuration number of connected cameras used frame rate and other parameters Contact us if you have problems determining the proper settings for your application our team will provide advice or tools helping to evaluate your setup The inter packet delay can help for example in following situations a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 73 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Multiple cameras connected to a switch are sharing a single network segment up to the receiving PC If they are relaying simultaneously the total data rate might exceed the link bandwidth The receiving PC might be heavily loaded eg by a critical real time image processing In such case the resources reserved for the image processing might be temporarily limited which could lead to packet losses if the incoming data rate is too high e The camera is connected to a gigabit Ethernet network segment but there s a slower 1 00Mbit segment on the data path The camera would have no way to know about that bottleneck and the packets would get dropped when reaching that segment if the camera transmits with full gigabit speed The inter packet delay feature can be found in the feature tree in category Transport Layer Control Section 6 4 Transport layer control p 102 under the Stream Channel Selector The feature is acc
286. exposure takes precedence Automatic gain is inactive as long as the automatic exposure functinality does not reach its limits only then the automatic gain becomes active as well The automatic exposure functionality might work against the manual gain set tings When increasing the gain the automatic exposure function will decrease the exposure to reach again the target luminance level The low pass filter applied in the automatic exposure algorithm can cause that the automatic exposure value never fully reaches the limits min max of the manual exposure time 6 6 2 2 Exposure mode To make the discussion complete we should also mention the Exposure Mode feature It is an enumeration which is currently present mainly as information for generic applications relying on the GenlCam SFNC Standard Features Naming Convention standard since all Leutron Vision cameras currently use just a single exposure mode in all working mode The supported exposure mode is Timed which means that the exposure time is fully controlled by features Exposure Time and Automatic Exposure both discussed above In particular in the triggered mode the trigger width has no impact on the exposure time EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle optionally set the exposure mode Timed is anyway currently the only thus default option vSetEnum hDev LvDevice ExposureMode LvExposureMode_ Timed GEN lt i gt CAM
287. f Windows XP Firewall The example shown in this chapter describes the configuration of the Windows Firewall that is by default installed on Windows XP SP2 The situation is similar with firewalls delivered with other flavors of Windows If you need to keep the firewall switched on you have to configure it in a way that it does not block the communication with PicSight GigE camera In Windows Firewall this is done using ex ceptions any incoming connections are prohibited except those defined by the exceptions To configure it start the Windows Firewall applet in the menu Start Settings Control Panel Windows Firewall M x General Exceptions Advanced A Y Windows Firewall is helping to protect your PC Windows Firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network g This setting blocks all outside sources from connecting to this computer with the exception of those selected on the Exceptions tab Don t allow exceptions Select this when you connectto public networks in less secure locations such as airports You will not be notified when Windows Firewall blocks programs Selections on the Exceptions tab will be ignored X C Off not recommended Avoid using this setting Turning off Windows Firewall may make this computer more vulnerable to viruses and intruders What else should know about Windows Fire
288. f possible use cases for the output signal divider described above is to synchronize frame ID s and timestamps across multiple cameras working together If an application needs to pair images coming from multiple cameras it needs to get them synchronized regularly A possible solution to this problem is to output this synchronizing pulse once every N eg every 100 images are acquired on the master camera and route this signal to the timestamp reset input on all involved cameras The procedure to output a signal every Nth image was described above the timestamp resetting triggers are discussed in Section 6 15 Special features p 196 ACQ TRG p RST TRG ACQ TRG E RST TRG ACQ TRG acquisition trigger input TRG CPY TRG CPY output copying every Nth trigger RST TRG timestamp reset trigger input Figure 6 33 Using digital I O to periodically synchronize timestamps among multiple cameras 6 7 9 Special topics Just to make the discussion complete we have to mention last few special timer counter related features First is the ability to software reset the counter at any time using Counter Reset command so that it starts counting again from zero Second is the option to adjust counter s current Counter Value to any number lower than the counter duration Note that the counter value is only reset to zero when the counter expires or when calling the Counter Reset command explicitly Connecting discon
289. f the technical specifications are strongly model specific The following table provides just a brief overview of the important common properties The model specific information is provided in Appendix A Technical specifications for individual models p 293 and Appendix B Technical specifications for the smart models p 332 Details about individual camera components and their properties are given in corresponding chapters of the manual in particular in Chapter 3 Hardware interface and installation p 29 Specification PicSight GigE PicSight Smart camera family Interface Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s Sensors CCD and CMOS VGA to 5 MPx monochrome and Bayer en coded color Video format Up to 12 bit progressive scan Trigger modes Normal free running triggered long range exposure Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W Standards GigE Vision GenlCam GenTL CE FCC RoHS Software e Full featured SDK Simplon API e Compatible with GigE Vision based software packages e Compatible with GenlCam GenTL based software packages Firmware Field upgradeable Configuration e GenlCam GigE Vision interface e Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool e HTTP interface Table 2 1 PicSight GigE PicSight Smart family common technical specifications
290. fic list of IP addresses corresponding with IP addresses of your PicSight GigE cameras Proper dialog for this configuration will appear after clicking the Change scope button Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 68 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Change Scope J x To specify the set of computers for which this port or program is unblocked click an option below To specify a custom list type a list of IP addresses subnets or both separated by commas Any computer including those on the Internet Custom list m Example 192 168 114 201 192 168 114 201 255 255 255 0 emes Figure 5 6 Windows Firewall changing scope for an exception 5 1 2 2 Configuration of other firewalls If your system uses any other firewall its configuration should be very similar to the XP one de pending on its design philosophy If you have a firewall that allows more detailed configuration for example configuring also outgoing connections make sure that no restrictions are made for outgoing HTTP connections so that you are able to configure the PicSight GigE camera using your web browser for ping and in case you will need to access PicSight GigE over FTP than make sure also that no restrictions apply for outgoing FTP 5 1 2 3 Firewall configuration under Linux On many Linux distributions the firewall is switched off by default since no ports are anyway opened a
291. figuration Select which property groups should be configured adjust their values and when finished click the Apply and disconnect button a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 91 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation F Simplon GigE ision configuration 1 00 081 E loj x POTS Smart50x igE S5mart50x Xaphoon Device information Current IP settings Manufacturer Leutron Vision Device Model PicSight P33M GigE Smart50x IP address 10 0 2 229 User ID Snoopy Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Serial number 0 MAC 00 16 66 86 E8 21 Sasia Enne Firmware version 2 00 054 Supported IP configuration Persistent IP DHCP LLA Force IP address Network interface IP address 10 0 2 46 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Revert settings Cancel and disconnect Apply and disconnect Device configuration r M Persistent IP address IV User ID nickname IP address 10 0 2 229 User ID Snoopy Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 10 0 2 100 Use current IP address Boot switch WV I IP configuration schemes Boot switch mode Pure GigE Vision bd I Persistent IP I DHCP Note the LLA scheme is always enabled Figure 5 33 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool configuration options Finally the tool itself can be configured through the main toolbar which includes following buttons Exits the tool Refreshes
292. figuration and preparation p 65 Detailed documentation of camera features Chapter 6 Camera features and their control p 96 Operating modes GigE Vision vs legacy mode Section 2 5 GigE Vision compatible and legacy boot modes p 25 GenlICam GigE Vision and other industrial standards Standards introduction in Simplon getting started Release notes revision history PicSight GigE amp PicSight Smart revision history Looking for something else Try Table of contents a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 10 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Important information Important information Precautions Not respecting these precautions can lead to injury camera damage incorrect camera performance and loss of warranty e Read the documentation Read the camera documentation before using the camera e Camera power Incorrect input power can damage the camera Follow guidelines in Sec tion 3 7 1 DC power input p 40 Do not reverse power polarity Do not connect or discon nect other cables when the camera power is on Opening the camera Do not open the camera Do not let liquid dust flammable or metallic material to get inside the camera e Environment Always use the camera in conditions meeting the requirements specified in Section 2 7 Environmental requirements p 27 Cleaning the sensor window Avoid cleaning the sensor window if possible Keep lens cap closed as long as no
293. figuration files that might be overwrit ten when upgrading to newer Simplon version bin all executable exe and library d11 files belonging to Simplon data tool specific data eg templates used by the Simplon Source Code Generator doc documentation files drivers drivers CheckSight device driver network filter driver include header files for Simplon API development lib library 1ib files for Simplon API development samples additional sample code most of the samples can be however generated interact ively using the Simplon Source Code Generator Application data directory The application data directory contains following main components lv simplon ini Simplon configuration file lv simplon 1log Simplon log file XML contains static XML files copied during installation None of the files in this directory should be removed unless being explicitly adviced by our support team XMLCache contains GenlCam XML files downloaded from cameras Cache preprocessed versions of the GenlCam XML files for performance improvement These can be safely removed Simplon will re generate them upon next use Debug the pdb files with debugging information for the Simplon libraries These might be useful for troubleshooting when contacting our support team p Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 55 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation 4 1 1 5 Instal
294. float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit us Status of the selected line Type bool GUI visibility expert Read only feature Status of i o lines Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Selects the user output for querying and config uration Type enumeration Possible values UserOutput1 UserOutput2 UserOutput3 UserOutput4 UserOutputs UserOutput6 UserOutput7 UserOutput8 GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron ae Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name UserOutputValue UserOutputSelector GUI name User Output Value UserOutputValueAll GUI name User Output Value All UserOutputValueAllMask GUI name User Output Value All Mask Description Status of the selected user output Type bool GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Status of user outputs Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Mask for the User Output Value All bitfield Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Feature category Counter and Timer Control refer to Section 6 7 Digital I O counters and timers p 136 CounterSelector GUI name Counter Selector LvCounterMode CounterSelector GUI name Counter Mode Coun
295. from the photosensitive cells is quickly transferred to these storage registers It is then read out from these registers sequentially line by line pixel by pixel and sent to the camera output One of the cameras is an exception from this rule possessing a sensor with frame transfer readout Such chip is divided into two distinct regions one photosensitive the other light shielded Upon the exposure end the charge is quickly transferred from the photosensitive area to the storage part of the sensor Then the image is sent sequentially to the output as usual 3 6 IR cut or other filter All the cameras have by default an IR cut filter mounted on top of the sensor User has however an option to choose from different configurations e IR cut filter mounted on top of the sensor default CCD based cameras come with a 720nm filter CMOS based ones with 640nm filter e Clear glass filter of the same size as the original IR cut filter mounted on top of the sensor Check whether you don t need special lens designed for specifically for use without IR cut filter common lens might not focus properly in the infrared band or show other problems e Daylight blocking filter e Without any sensor cover mounted This has impact on optical properties of the camera the C mount flange distance from the sensor is accurately adjusted for the use of the IR cut filter and removing the filter decreases the length of the optical path With some lenses
296. ft pixel is blue e GR the top left pixel is green followed by a red one e GB the top left pixel is green followed by a blue one The most usual Bayer encoded formats are BayerRG8 BayerRG12 and BayerRG10 Simplon API provides functions for converting Bayer encoded data to true RGB image True color The camera provides true color image in 32 bit BGR format blue component first 8 bits per color channel Name of the format is BGRA8 Packed EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle set pixel format Mono8 if available if LvIsAvailableEnumEntry hDev LvDevice PixelFormat LvPixelFormat_Mono vSetEnum hDev vDevice PixelFormat LvPixelFormat_Mono8 GEN lt i gt CAM a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 108 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control set pixel format Monog write enum PixelFormat Mono8 6 5 2 Binning and decimation Binning and decimation are two different sub sampling operations performed directly at the camera sensor before image readout They reduce the horizontal and or vertical resolution by given factor thus yielding higher frame rate while preserving the field of view Compare that with area of interest AOI settings which reduce field of view Different factors might be used for horizontal and vertical sub sampling yielding a distorted image Note that the availab
297. fter a basic installation In such case no special actions are needed Other distributions switch the firewall on and then you will have to configure it properly to allow the image acquis ition traffic The basic principles how to achieve that will be same as described above for the Windows systems The individual distributions frequently provide own front ends allowing to configure the firewall refer to the documentation of your Linux distribution Alternatively to the distribution specific frontends the firewall can be configured directly through the low level iptables interface The iptables configuration allows wide range of complex and flexible rules defining the firewall behavior and requires corresponding level of expertise to be done properly Its documentation is beyond scope of this manual if needed please refer to the iptables documentation preferably with notes specific to your particular distribution To perform a basic check if any firewall is active on your system you can query the current iptables settings executing the iptables L command with superuser privileges If no firewall is active all communication accepted the output of the command would look similar as Chain INPUT policy ACCEPT target Pror TOPER OUTCE destination Chain FORWARD policy ACCEPT target DEOENODE RS ounce destination Chain OUTPUT policy ACCEPT target prot opt source destination a Leutron Copyrigh
298. gain 8 28 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 171202 PicSight P142AB GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 171203 PicSight P142AB GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 171227 PicSight P142AB GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 171228 PicSight P142AB GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 171302 PicSight P142AB GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 171303 PicSight P142AB GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 171327 PicSight P142AB GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 171328 PicSight P142AB GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 8 PicSight P142AB GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 9 PicSight P142AM GigE AS PicSight P142AM GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX267 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 304 a
299. ge of any feature or other parameters these 2 calls are skipped only the acquisition of a new image is triggered and time is saved This enhancement is available only in non continuous and non triggered mode You can disable it by this option 8 3 2 3 Device DeviceSettings Here you can specify the name of the settings file for the device You can create this file in Simplon Explorer by saving the settings in menu Camera gt Save camera settings This enables you to load device settings which you can comfortably set in Simplon Explorer Common things like white balance gain etc can be set in Simplon Explorer and saved to this file Note that the attempt to load these settings for a different device may cause an error The file must be specified with a full path DefaultExposure DefaultimageWidth DefaultimageHeight The Cognex software requires to obtain these values before the device is opened Thus they are read from this file DefaultTriggerSource As Leutron Vision devices usually have more trigger inputs you can specify here which one will be used when the HW trigger is configured in Cognex software On CheckSight the following inputs are available Line1 Opto In Line2 Opto In Line3 Opto In a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 284 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages Line4 Opto In Line17 TTL In Line18 TTL In You can also set the trigger input by a feat
300. gered mode Global reset mode e Analog gain 0 18 06 dB default 0 dB Digital gain 0 24 08 dB default 0 dB Black level 0 2 55 DN default 0 DN Automatic black level 38 dB 70 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Horizontal 2x 4x e Vertical 2x 4x e Horizontal 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x e Vertical 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 367 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Ordering information PicSight R502B Smart502 451602 PicSight R502B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 451603 PicSight R502B Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 451627 PicSight R502B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 451628 PicSight R502B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 25 PicSight R502B Smart502 technical specifications B 26 PicSight RSO2M Smart502 Specification Interface Smart
301. gered mode the acquisition of individual frames can be explicitly controlled by hardware or software triggers The trigger related features are located in the Acquisition Control category Triggered mode To switch the camera to triggered mode open the Trigger Selector subtree and set Trigger Mode to On After starting the acquisition again the camera will acquire images only when explicit trigger signal arrives Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 20 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Quick start Trigger source The Trigger Source enumeration allows to select where should the camera listen for triggers You can select either Software or one of the camera s I O lines The assignment of the I O lines to the con nector pins is described in Section 3 8 Connector and cable de scription p 44 Software triggering The software triggers can be issued during active acquisition in triggered mode regardless whether the trigger source is set to Software or a physical I O line To apply the software trigger select the Generate Software Trigger feature and click the button which pops up Strobe The strobe can be configured using features in the Digital I O Control category after switching the feature visibility level to expert Select the desired output line where the strobe pulses should be applied through Line Selector the I O line mapping to interface connector pins is described in Section 3 8 Conne
302. gfixes applied All new designs should be based on the Pure GigE Vision version and the Simplon software interface EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle let the camera start in legacy mode upon next boot vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvBootSwitch LvBootSwitch Legacy let the camera start in pure GigE Vision mode upon next boot vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvBootSwitch LvBootSwitch_PureGEV GEN lt i gt CAM let the camera start in legacy mode upon next boot write enum LvBootSwitch Legacy let the camera start in pure GigE Vision mode upon next boot write enum LvBootSwitch PureGEV The boot mode can also be configured in the HTTP configuration interface refer to Section 5 3 HTTP based configuration p 82 6 15 3 Watchdog timer control Some Leutron Vision camera models provide features to control the device s watchdog timer be havior The watchdog timer is a subsystem allowing to monitor device health When enabled the application needs to periodically reset the watchdog timer the resets serve as the application heartbeat As long as each new heartbeat is issued withing a specified timeout duration the watchdog stays silent However if the watchdog timer expires and the reset command is not issued the watchdog assumes the application or entire system is locked and reboots the camera The watchdog functionality is implemented in the FPGA inde
303. ght G32M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 400627 PicSight G32M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 400628 PicSight G32M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 2 PicSight G32M Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor B 3 PicSight G43AB Smart502 PicSight G43AB Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 3 CMOS parallel readout type Aptina MT9V033 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 334 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color Output image resolution HxV Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input PicSight G43AB Smart502 MT9V022 Quantum Eff
304. hannel0ExtendedChunkData StreamChannel0UnconditionalStreaming StreamChannel0IPReassembly StreamChannelOBigAndLittleEndian MessageChannelSourceSocket GUI visibility expert GevSupportedOption Returns if the selected GEV option is supported GevSupportedOptionSelector Type boo GUI name Supported Option GUI visibility expert Read only feature GevCurrentIPConfigurationLLA Indicates if Link Local Address IP configuration eeyPAterrueeteiecter ae is activated on the given network inter GUI name LLA Active Type boo GUI visibility beginner Read only feature GevCurrentIPConfigurationDHCP Indicates if DHCP IP configuration scheme is ac tivated on the given network interface GevInterfaceSelector GUI name DHCP Active Type bool GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets GevCurrentIPConfigurationPersistentIP Indicates if persistent IP configuration scheme is activated on the given network interface GevInterfaceSelector GUI name Persistent IP Active Type bool GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 227 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name GevCurrentIPAddress GevInterfaceSelector GUI name Current IP Address GevCurrentSubnetMask GevInterfaceSelector GUI name Current Subnet Mask
305. hardware If it is in your possibilities try if the same problem happens on another PC If you have another camera of the same type available try if the problem happens also after the camera replacement For GigE Vision based cameras review the network configuration and try to connect the camera directly without additional network components in the path 6 Check with your application If the problem could not be reproduced in the previous steps reproduce the problem in your application If it is possible extract and send us the smallest part of your code that can demonstrate where the problem occurs Even better is if you can make the extracted code fragment compilable so that the problem can be reproduced with a small application that you can send to us Make sure that your application does proper error handling when accessing Simplon functions Ignoring the error status of Simplon functions can lead to unexpected behavior of your application 7 Screenshots In case of disturbances in the acquired images make and send us the screenshots of them either as bitmaps with lossless compression bmp png or as jpg with a high quality small compression 8 Send us the report Send all the collected information and especially the lv simplon log file to us following guidelines from Section 9 1 4 Reporting the prob lem p 289 9 1 4 Reporting the problem Each problem report should contain following information e The e mail
306. he IP configuration under Linux you can use commands ifconfig and route for example alin oraunste eielald AO see ous netmask 2o A556 455 50 route add default gw 10 0 2 100 To make the settings permanent including selection of the IP configuration scheme DHCP versus persistent address individual Linux distributions provide different front end tools for network configuration Also the underlying configuration files are distributions specific eg e etc network interfaces file on Debian Ubuntu based systems e etc sysconfig network scripts directory on Fedora and related systems e etc sysconfig network directory on OpenSuse and related systems Please refer to the documentation of your system for details a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 71 h vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation 5 2 Network performance When using GigE Vision cameras in demanding applications involving high stress of the entire system one needs to consider and possibly tune system parameters such as CPU load associated with acquisition from the Ethernet based cameras about the system latency and especially its predictability and reliability With basic understanding of the networking technology and with elementary care for the important factors the mentioned parameters can be successfully controlled This chapter will discuss the most important aspect of the problem A very detailed paper describing all a
307. he LUT Enable flag when switched off the data flow bypasses the LUT operation but the LUT contents itself remains intact so it is possible to switch it on again later without need to refill the table The luminance LUT can be used to perform various operations such as invert the image binarize the image at given threshold apply gamma correction adapt brightness and contrast simulate gain and black level operations etc a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 156 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control A095 a correction Output pixel value DN i Inversion Input pixel value DN Figure 6 41 Examples of functions implemented through luminance LUT Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 157 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Inverting LUT Contrast increasing LUT Figure 6 42 Luminiance LUT function effects illustrated The camera internally always work with the image data read out from the sensor in 12 bit format regardless the target format transferred to the host application The luminance LUT thus always uses 12 bit depth at both input and output meaning that the luminance LUT has always 4096 entries index 0 4095 and each LUT value has also range of 0 4095 0 corresponding with black 4095 with white pixel a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 158 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Came
308. he sensor can be further clipped in camera memory before transfer Defined by regular AOI features Size and offset can be programmable during acquisition Figure 6 11 Manual AOI mode open the devic AOI mode LvDevice_LvAOIMode to get the handle LvAOIMode Manual adjust the sensor readout AOI parameters note that on most sensors only a subset of the parameters would be configurable LvSetInt32 hDev LvSetInt32 hDev LvSetInt32 hDev LvSetInt32 hDev 1vDevice LvReadoutWidth 600 vDevice LvReadoutHeight 400 1vDevice LvReadoutOffsetxX 200 1vDevice LvReadoutOffsetY 200 now adjust the in memory clip AOI parameters note again that the order of setting the size and offset values might matter as described later LvSetInt32 hDev LvSetInt32 hDev LvSetInt32 hDev LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice Width LvDevice Height LvDevice OffsetxX LvDevice OffsetY 300 ADO 100 100 z Copyright Leutron Vision Leutron 119 wl Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control GEN lt i gt CAM select manual AOI mode write enum LvAOIMode Manual adjust the sensor readout AOI parameters note that on most sensors only a subset of the parameters would be configurable write int LvReadoutWidth 600 write int LvReadoutHeight 400 write int LvReadoutOffsetx 200 write int
309. he tool s interface can be controlled threw a handful of menu options or corresponding buttons You can show hide the info pane with info about the selected configuration option You can switch between three configuration levels beginner expert guru the higher level the more detailed options are shown Finally you can store the changes The set of options itself is ever evolving so the Simplon Settings tool itself or the lv simplon ini file is the most complete documentation The options include detailed logging configuration see also Chapter 9 Troubleshooting amp Support p 288 system installation related info and configuration of individual Simplon subsystems 5 7 2 Selected configuration options The documentation for all the Simplon configuration options is provided directly in the Simplon Settings utility and the configuration file Here we ll mention just few selected important options Logging options Heartbeat timeout The Simplon log is an important tool for any support and troubleshoot ing For regular operation the log might be kept at low level default is level Info 4 or even switched off to optimize the performance However during application development or when debugging a prob lem we recommend to switch the Log level configuration option to Trace 6 All log files sent to our support team should be created with level Trace 6 The logging infrastructure is optimized for high performance For
310. hen using other GigE Vision compatible software verify if it handles the heartbeat transparently as well or if it needs to be notified somehow about the new settings The camera maintains a timestamp counter 64 bit unsigned integer value which can be read latched or reset at any time Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 105 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control EXimpion LvHDevice hDev EE char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev int64 t Int64Val The camera timestamp frequency is 1MHz ie the ticks corres pond with time unit of 1 us The timestamp is used to label various data provided by the camera such as image buffers or asynchronous events The features controlling the timestamp include Timestamp Tick Frequency in Hz for our cameras always 1000 000 Hz Timestamp Value number of ticks since last reset or wrap around for our cameras the ticks correspond with micro seconds Timestamp Latch command latching the timestamp value ie updating the Timestamp Value with current status and Timestamp Reset command resetting the timestamp Refer also to the sections about additional chunk data in the image including image timestamp Section 6 11 Chunk data p 168 asynchronous events Section 6 12 Asynchron ous events p 173 and about special trigger functionality allowing to reset timestamp and other counters using an ex ternal s
311. henever appropriate provided that a callback was registered for the log event LvDevice_EventLvLo the application can monitor them and read associated event data while NewLogEventsComing char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice EventLvLogMessage StringVal 1024 int64 t Int64Val LvGetInt64 hDev LvDevice EventLvLogTimestamp amp Int64Val disable the Log events delivery vSetEnum hDev LvDevice EventSelector LvEventSelector LvLog vSetEnum hDev Device EventNotification LvEventNotification Off GEN lt i gt CAM enable the Log events delivery write enum EventSelector LvLog write enum EventNotification On now the camera starts generating the log events whenever appropriate provided that event delivery was registered for the log event EventLvLog the application can monitor them and read associated event data while NewLogEventsComing before reading the values pass the event buffer for data parsing unless your library does that implicitly read string EventLvLogMessage read_ int EventLvLogTimestamp disable the Log events delivery write enum EventSelector LvLog write enum EventNotification Off In Simplon API there are two actions needed to receive the asynchronous event notifications First the event receiving and dispatching thread must be started LvEventOpen LvEven
312. hnical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P83B GigE AS Relative Response Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1032 x 776 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1077 x 788 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 32 5 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 65 x 4 65 um 5 8 x 4 92 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 30 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 8 28 dB default 16 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 323 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight P83B GigE AS e 141202 PicSight P83B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 141203 PicSight P83B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 141227 PicSight P8
313. ible and legacy boot modes seeeerrerrrerererererererererererereses 25 2 6 Standard COMPOrMULY cerisiers iaeiei rin neie aeae ra EE ESAT E EESTE NS 26 2 6 1 GIJE Vision amp GenlGaM isis ccc cetsenvsssssecccesesaetessavecs ceadehatesssveeceesasnetesseeeeces 26 256 2 CEG A E O OEE sabe suerbecdbacebevteaedeassoavasauesteebavebanes 26 2 6 2 1 Declaration of conformity ee eeeeseeeeeererereeeeeeeeeaeanaeanaeeneeeees 27 2 6 2 2 Regulatory NOTICES ee eeeeeeseeesneesnsrseeeeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeees 27 256 3 3 ROWS E E E E lens soediedessacbanteade lanes 27 2 7 Environmental requirements scsesesesesesesnsrsnsesnsnsnsnsnensnnacananaeasaeanaeanaeenaeeees 27 2 8 Technical specifications Overview eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeerenees 28 3 Hardware interface and installation 2 2 2 cece ee cceececeeececececececeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 29 3 1 Appearance OVEMVIEW ec cdo eed ccsiesccccep sa etere cansuaseesss sued ccupuaed sbsseece cebtuane ssssvecdeensyee 29 3 Lelie CAMEra CASE FEVISION RI sci sccs ccoeseseeceviseconreceseveersescecasousencosssececsoued env ossss 30 3 2 DIMENSIONS s ssccvesssaceuasssveccuavsscteassseccvelssnsedabs ves cuavehoueabs buccvespensedasssecucuapshousabsseecee 31 3 2 1 Standard camera CASE 20 0 eeeeeeeeseeeecececececenecececececeneceaeeeaeeeaeeeaeaeaeeeaeaeaes 31 3 2 2 Right angle Camera CaS eee cece eceeeeecececeee
314. ice module provides a GenTL producer s local view of each opened camera device there s one instance for every device you open Note that this does not refer to the features exported by the camera itself those were discussed in Chapter 6 Camera features and their control p 96 but rather to the features exported by the GenTL producer itself controlling how it handles the camera Device GenTL features GenTL Device Module Device ID LWGTL 00 18 66 01 97 54 Device Vendor Name Leutron Vision Device model Name PicSight P34M GigE RTF Device Type Device IP Address Device Subnet tMash Device MAC Address Device Gateway Device Stream Capture Mode System Default Stream Selector 0 Stream ID Stream Figure 7 3 Example GUI showing the GenTL device module features 7 3 1 Information about the device The device module provides basic set of features describing its properties Device ID Globally unique ID of the device This feature is used for communication between the GenTL producer and consumer it should not be inter preted anyhow by the user Device Type A feature dictated by the GenTL specification It informs the consumer about the camera s interface technology it is based on For Simplon GenTL Producer it s always GigE Vision for the GigE Vision cameras such as PicSight GigE and Custom for the CheckSight CheckSight IIl cameras Device Vendor Name Name of the camera s vendor manufacturer Device Mo
315. iciency Color Bus 40 Green B Green R Quantum Efficiency o4 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050 Wavelength nm bayer pattern 752 x 480 pixels 62 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 6 x 6 um 4 512 x 2 88 mm global 10 us 1000 ms default 15 ms e Free running Triggered mode e Analog gain 0 12 04 dB default 12 dB Digital gain 12 04 11 48 dB default 0 dB Black level 0 6 35 DN default 0 DN e Auto exposure e Automatic analog gain control Automatic black level 42 dB 49 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 335 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Ordering information PicSight G43AB Smart502 413602 PicSight G43AB Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 413603 PicSight G43AB Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 413627 PicSight G43AB Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 413628 PicSight G43AB Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 3
316. ies button Configures the adapter to use settings that can improve adapter performance Figure 5 18 Configuring Intel PRO 1000 GT Advanced properties z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 76 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Another dialog will pop up allowing to configure some performance specific options The screenshots below document how all the options should be set up including corresponding ex planations Figure 5 20 Configuring Intel PRO 1000 GT Flow Control Compensates for excessive Ethernet packet collisions by When this feature is enabled the network adapter dynamically adapts to network traffic conditions The default setting works best for most computers and networks In some rare cases you can obtain better performance by changing this setting Interrupt Moderation Rate Receive Descriptors Transmit Descriptors Flow Control Enables adapters to generate or respond to flow control frames which help regulate network traffic For an overview of this feature click here Options Off Respond Generate Generate and Respond m Ce e Copyright Leutron Vision 77 Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Sets the Interrupt Throttle Rate ITR This sets the rate at which the controller moderates interrupts The d
317. ies than Simplon API might use other mechanism than callbacks for signalling the event Note that when monitoring an event carrying some event data registering the callback on the data field would also work The Event XXX feature is just available for every single event type The value of the Event Xxx integer is always the ID of the respective event type Note that every event type is internally identified by a unique numeric ID The ID is however not important for most applications and especially to Simplon API based ones since it is not needed for event monitoring Every single generated event carries a timestamp value of the camera s timestamp counter at the time the event was generated It is a 64 bit integer value Feature s carrying value s of the event data yyy associated with the given event For each event type there might be multiple event data fields single field or even none The data type and value range of indi vidual fields might also be different for each event type Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 176 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control The same features are used for all instances of given event so at every moment they provide the value s carried by the last delivered event As soon as the next event instance is delivered the values are overwritten by the new data When using a software package that does not support event delivery n
318. ight Leutron Vision Leutron 286 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages BS Simplon Explorer Camera Leutron Vision PicSight P52B GigE RTF ScaryBear 10 0 2 220 File Camera Acquisition Display Features Source code Help 4 rf ka EN tj vV Show source code in info panel Include error handling Found cameras Connected camera System Interface Device Stream Rer PlainC C C Net C Net VB Net Plain C for PicSight Smart Feature Width Pixel Format AOI Mode Clear feature setting history Readout Height So Variable Payload Size K Project generation wizard Acquisition Control X E e o BS Project Generation Wizard Language Template parameters Plain C Item Value C 4 Project Options C Net Target folder C Users Public LeutronVision Simplon GenSamples P LC Net Camera configuration snippet Streamable all streamable and writable features Template Number of buffers 10 Include code for image display YES Open Interface By ID Open Device By ID Linux Xlib application Template description This application has simple GUI with a menu for Open Close camera and Start Stop the acquisition The Dis ass acquired images are processed with the OpenCV library desis oe Soot AT RREN owners wee ae adne datactinn drawn a frame and nlarad a tevt Ta Z Generate proje
319. igital gain 0 24 08 dB default 0 dB e Black level 51 2 51 DN default 0 DN Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 365 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight R312AB Smart502 e Automatic black level 43 dB 61 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Horizontal 2x 3x e Vertical 2x 3x e Horizontal 2x 3x 4x 8x e Vertical 2x 3x 4x 8x C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 441602 PicSight R312AB Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 441603 PicSight R312AB Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 441627 PicSight R312AB Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 441628 PicSight R312AB Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 24 PicSight R312AB Smart502 technical specificati
320. ignal Section 6 15 Special features p 196 open the device to get the handle read the camera MAC address as string or integer ils LvDevice GevMACAddress StringVal 1024 LvGetInt64 hDev LvDevice GevMACAddress amp Int64Val read current IP settings as strings or integers LvGetString hDeve LvDevic _ GevCurrentIPAddress LvGetString hDev LvDevice_ GevCurrentSubnetMask LvGetString hDev LvDevice GevCurr int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvGetInt32 hDev LvGetInt32 hDev Device GevCurren configure persistent IP settings LvSetInt32 hDev Pinks 2A 0DE Links iDe tString hDev tString hDev tString hDev adjust IP configuration LvDevice GevCurren tIPAddress tSubnetMask tDefaultGateway LV Device GevCurren G LvDevice GevPersis ntIPAddress ntSubnetMask LvSe LvDevice GevPersis Lvse Lv Persis Persis Persist Device GevPersis LvSe LvDevice Gev ntIPAddress ntSubnetMask LvSe LvDevice_Gev LvSe bu LvSse LvDevice_Gev Lv rrentl rrentl rrentl Bool hDev Device GevCu Bool hDev Device GevCu Bool hDev Device GevCu t packet size t32 hDev LvSe Lv LvSe hi BO LvSetin LV LvDevice GevSCPSPacketSize 9000 LvSetInt32 hDev Device GevSCPD 100 adjust message channel retransmission parameters LvSetInt32 hDev Device GevMCRC 3 tInt
321. ilable through that interface and allow to connect one of them at the Connection tab It s possible to rescan the list of connected cameras later by clicking the Detect button Note however that current implementation of the Halcon GenlCamTL interface does not attempt to discover cameras connected to interface on which one ore more cameras are already open As a consequence after opening a camera on a GenTL interface you won t be able to start a new Image Acquisition Assistant and open another camera on the same interface the assistant woudl not discover it This behaviour might improve in a future version of Halcon GenlCamTL acquisition interface Image Acquisition Image Acquisition 01 File Acquisition Code Generation Help PH sf Fan Source Connection Parameters Code Generation Image File s I Recursive Select File s Select Directory Image Acquisition Interface a ee om Saale 9 3 Switch from the Source to the Connection tab of the acquisition assistant By the top of the window you ll see the Device combobox listing the discovered cameras Select the one you wish to work with and click the Connect button The assistant will open the connection to the camera retrieve it s feature tree and allow to control the features or acquire images Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 273 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software pac
322. ility and range of possible sub sampling factors varies among individual camera models Some color sensors are not capable of binning decimation even if their mono chrome counterparts are Let s have a look how binning and decimation is implemented Binning Every N neighbouring pixels N being the binning factor are merged together to produce a single output pixel Depending on the binning implementation on each respective sensor the pixels might be merged by summing or averaging pixel values Binning is applied on the analog pixel values before digitization It thus improves low light camera performance in particular the signal to noise S N ratio It is controlled through features Horizontal Binning and Vertical Binning Decimation Simple pixel skipping only every Nth N being the decimation factor pixel is output from the sensor the others are ignored Decimation does not affect lightness or S N ratio It is controlled through features Horizontal Decimation and Vertical Decimation The following two figures illustrate the differences between binning and decimation first using a simple schematics second on a real life image Note that the actual binning result in particular the resulting image lightness might differ depending on the binning implementation on different camera sensors Result of decimation pale Mane onoo Ine SNL I overo pixel Figure 6 4 Binning and decimation explained assumes binning by pi
323. ing binning or decimation the size limits are defined by the result of the binning decim ation operation sensor size divided by the binning decimation factor The readout AOI parameters are not configurable during active acquisition e The second step is performed in the camera s frame buffer memory after readout and is equi valent to the clip on transfer AOI mode It has all properties of that mode in particular the parameters are freely configurable without constraints offsets are configurable during acquisition size might be configurable during acquisition Section 6 5 5 Fixed vs variable payload size p 122 The in memory clip AOI step is configured through the regular AOI parameters ie Width Height and Y Offset Y Offset The AOI size limits are reported through Max Width and Max Height which are defined by the readout AOI size a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 118 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control E Camera memory User buffer EXimpion LvHDevice hDev select manual vSetEnum hDev Manual AOI Mode ReadoutWidthMax Full sensor size eventually size after applying binning The Readout AOI applied on sensor Availability and range of individual parameters is strictly sensor specific Readout AOI parameters locked during acquisition WidthMax ReadoutWidth T Width The image acquired from t
324. ing camera boot is also not stored The smart application control features Section 6 16 Smart application control p 200 are not included The meaning and purpose of these registers is strictly specific to each smart ap plication and cannot be known in advance which of them should define application status They should be therefore handled separately The user sets are designed to be expectable storing a configuration away and reloading it back brings the camera to the same status as when the configuration snapshot was made The user set storing loading should be performed only when acquisition is not active Once the acquisition is started some features are not writable any more and the camera will not allow adjusting their values or load a user set 6 13 2 Camera s user configuration sets The camera can store up to five configuration sets one with factory default settings Default User Set and four user configurable sets User Set 1 to User Set 4 The set with factory defaults is fixed cannot be written The settings include free running working mode and full resolution image Also defaults for other settings are chosen to be expectable if needed the default behavior for each feature is documented together with the feature itself The user sets can be used to save snapshots of particular camera configurations and reuse them later After adjusting the desired configuration it can be stored to the camera s persiste
325. ing exposure times below 10 ms are not affected Please ask support for more details and current status 9 2 3 Simplon logging All the Simplon components are using a common logging subsystem which can be configured through the lv simplon ini and Simplon Settings Section 5 7 1 Simplon Settings utility and the configuration file p 93 The log can be directed to various outputs while the most important of them especially for sup port is the file output The log file path can be adjusted however the default name 1v simplon 1log as well as the default location application data directory under Windows var opt simplon log under Linux will be just right in most situations The logging level can also be adjusted While the default level Info 4 provides most useful information about the system and Simplon operation for specific troubleshooting and support requests it is often useful to switch to the most verbose level Trace 6 For the case of troubleshooting problems involving an application crash when the log might not be written completely log buffers not flushed completely at the time of application crash the logging subsystem should be configured to avoid any buffering In such case please switch on the Disable all buffering option The logging configuration offers few more options the most important of them being the max allowed size of the log file The log can be also directed to other outputs but those are m
326. inimum ADC range required for calibration Type integer GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Starts automatic calibration Type command GUI visibility expert Reports current calibration status of the selected power switch and its bound ADC Type enumeration Possible values Invalid Valid GUI visibility expert Read only feature Calibrated minimal ADC achievable by driving the power switch s with minus polarity plus if the polarity is inverted Type integer GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Calibrated maximal ADC achievable by driving the power switch s with plus polarity minus if the polarity is inverted Type integer GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Indicates if the lens is wired with inverted polarity Type bool GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Calibrated slow motion pulse period for the se lected power switch in microsesonds Type float GUI visibility guru Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit us Copyright Leutron Vision 221 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvLensControlDutyCycle LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Lens Control Duty Cycle LvLensControlTargetApproach LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name
327. integer values write int GevPersistentIPAddress 0x0A000203 10 0 2 3 write int GevPersistentIPAddress OxFFFFFF00 255 255 255 0 write int GevPersistentIPAddress 0x0A000201 10 0 2 3 adjust IP configuration write bool GevCurrentIPConfigurationLLA false disables LLA write bool GevCurrentIPConfigurationDHCP false disables DHCP write bool GevCurrentIPConfigurationPersistentIP true enables fixed IP set packet size write int GevSCPSPacketSize 9000 set inter packet delay as number of timestamp ticks GevSCPD 100 adjust message channel retransmission parameters write int GevMCRC 3 write int GevMCTT 10 ms configure or disable the heartbeat timeout write int GevHeartbeatTimeout 10000 ms write bool GevGVCPHeartbeatDisable true read latch current timestamp value 64 bit integer exec_cmd GevTimestampControlLatch read_int GevTimestampValue reset the timestamp value exec _cmd GevTimestampControlReset read the actual timestamp frequency in Hz read_int GevTimestampTickFrequency write in im ior ep au 6 5 Image format The image format features allows to configure image size and all related features as well as the pixel format Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 107 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Image Format Control Sensor Width 1304 Se Height 976 Max Width
328. ion 1 value 2 corresponds with Action 2 etc Action Group Key If an action command arrives and passes the device key check it s group key parameter is compared against the Action Group Key values again 32 bit unsigned integers configured for the individual actions Those actions for which their group keys equal with the key embedded in the command are considered as candidates for generating the actual action commands Action Group Mask The Action Group Mask is the last step in the action command matching chain For the action s matching the group key parameter the delivered group mask parameter is compared against the actions configured Action Group Mask value yet another 32 bit unsigned integer In this case the camera performs the bit wise AND operation on the two values If the result is nonzero the action is considered as a match and the corres ponding internal action signal is generated Any subsystems connected to that action for example the Trigger Source would immediately receive the signal Given this algorithm for action command delivery it is solely choice of the application how it uses the described parameters to control a group of cameras through the action commands Note that many applications control these parameters under the hood and that they are all accessible only in the guru feature visibility level EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle set the action device key
329. ion Control Acquisition Mode Continuous E Trigger Selector Frame Start Trigger Mode On Generate Software Trigger Trigger Source Line 1 Opto In Trigger Activation Rising Edge TriggerDelay 100 us Trigger Caching Cache Early Triggers Exposure Mode Timed Long Range Exposure Mode Off Exposure Time 1000 us Digital 1 0 Control E Line Selector Line 1 Opto In Line Mode Input Line Format TTL Figure 6 22 Example trigger configuration triggering over Linel optocoupler input activation on rising edge trigger delay 100 us 6 6 5 Frame rate The frame rate frequency of acquired image frames of course varies among camera models but it also depends on current settings in particular e Pixel clock sensor digitization clock e Area of interest AOI also known as partial scan e Binning decimation In triggered mode the actual frame rate obviously depends on the frequency of incoming triggers but it still cannot exceed the maximum defined by the current settings The maximum achievable frame rate in triggered mode is lower than in the free running mode because in free running mode the exposure of a new frame overlaps with readout of the previous one while in the triggered mode the two operations are sequential new trigger is not accepted while readout of the previous frame is still in progress When using the camera in the free running mode non triggered it is sometimes useful to decrease the frame ra
330. ion Simplon recommended when Simplon will be used by multiple users e Cc Users YourUserName AppDAta Local LeutronVision Simplon recommended when Simplon will be used by a single user you e User configured directory if none of the options above fit your requirements you can specify another directory Be sure the directory has write access for all applications and is not protected by UAC Select the preferred option and click Next Ssmo Application Data Folder You have selected the installation to Program Files As this location is read only please select now the location for writable LV SDS application data Camera definitions INI and LOG files samples etc C Wsers Public LeutronVision Simplon This location is recommended if LV SDS is to be used by multiple users C Users Zdenek AppData Local LeutronVision Simpion This location is recommended only in case nobody else than the user Zdenek will vith Simplon on this PC C Users Public LeutronVision Simplon Be sure the specified folder has writable access for any application and is not protected by UAC Vision Figure 4 5 Simplon installation application data directory In the next step you can select the Simplon components to install The set of actual options can slightly differ among individual Simplon versions The basic options are e Runtime files files necessary to run every Simplon application these are always ins
331. ion about the first stream of the device i e stream with index 0 Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 257 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice StreamSelector 0 char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice StreamID StringVal 1024 GEN lt i gt CAM read information about the first stream of the device i e stream with index 0 write int StreamSelector 0 read_string StreamID 7 3 3 GigE Vision streaming control This topic is specific to GigE Vision devices only When acquiring images from a GigE Vision camera depending on the camera s data rate and configuration the amount of data being sent over the network in the image stream can be high enough to generate significant processor load and consume other system resources especially when being processed through the regular operating system s network stack The Simplon GenTL Producer provides a network filter driver to minimize such processing overhead see Section 5 2 5 Network filter driver p 80 The feature Device Stream Capture Mode allows to select which stream capture mode should be used for given device Possible options are e System Default the default option the capture mode will be selected according to the default option adjusted in the Simplon configuration file Section 5 7 Simplon configuration p 93 Name of the corresponding configuratio
332. ion and link speed as well as the list of supported communication protocols a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 82 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Welcome PicSight Status Network MAC Address 00 18 66 85 28 12 Link up 1000Mb sec full duplex IP address 10 0 2 216 NetMask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 10 0 2 100 Protocols FTP HTTP LvCmd GEV GiG GEN lt XCAM a Leutron Figure 5 26 PicSight GigE HTTP interface current status The actual image page displays the current image present in the camera s frame buffer This can be used to verify the most basic camera functionality during troubleshooting Note that if the camera is operating in triggered mode it will be the image acquired upon the last trigger If the camera started in triggered mode and no trigger was applied yet you will get just black image Welcome Live Image GIGI GEN lt gt CAM Leutron i Figure 5 27 PicSight GigE HTTP interface acquired image 5 3 2 Camera administration To access the configuration options of the camera s HTTP interface click the Administration link You will be prompted for access credentials The default user name is gige password gige the password can be changed on PicSight Smart models the default user name is smart password smart After logging in the administration page will be displayed offering several configuration categories
333. ion suspects that the conditions affecting the maximal possible packet size are incorrect or if the packet size became otherwise invalid the procedure to determine the maximal possible packet size can be executed again using the Find Maximal Packet Size command When the operation finishes the resulting maximal packet size usable with the device and current network configuration can be retrieved from Packet Size Value The application can then actually apply the packet size on the camera itself using the Packet Size feature in the remote device feature tree whenever suitable but not during active streaming For applications requiring even finer approach to packet size control the Simplon GenTL Producer can be asked to verify if a given packet size is valid on the current network configuration The specified packet size would be verified but not applied this is left for the application The a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 259 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features packet size to be tested should be specified in Packet Size Value and the verification procedure started using the Test Packet Size command The success usability of given packet size is reported in Packet Size Test Success EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle determine the maximal usable packet size vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvGevFindMaxPacketSize now wait until the operati
334. irmware to fix the broken system To do this upload the latest available firmware version to the camera using instructions from Section 5 4 Firmware update p 85 Also the essential configuration can be done through the camera s HTTP interface The changes in the configuration made through the HTTP based configuration when the recover system is loaded are made to the normal system not to the recovery system 5 6 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool The Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool allows to perform several important configuration tasks including especially the IP related configuration and firmware update The IP configuration options can be used to configure any GigE Vision compliant camera the firmware update is nat urally intended only for the PicSight GigE PicSight Smart models When the tools starts up it searches the network for connected GigE Vision cameras and displays them in a list Eres GigE ision configuration 1 00 081 loj xj PicSight P202B GigE Smart50x 10 0 2 231 00 1 59 xaphoon PicSight P33M GigE Smart50x 10 0 2 229 00 18 66 86 E8 21 0 Snoopy p Device information Current IP settings Manufacturer Leutron Vision Device Model PicSight P202B GigE Smart50x IP address 10 0 2 231 User ID Xaphi ia aba Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Serial number o mac 00 18 66 86 E8 59 eo 0 0 0 0 Firmware version 2 00 054 Supported IP configuration Persistent IP DHCP L
335. is intended for our support team Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 98 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Device ID serial number Device User ID nickname Device Scan Type Device Type EXimpion String representation of camera s unique serial number Beware the Simplon API identifier for this feature is LvDevice DeviceSerialNumber to distinguish it from the GenlCam GenTL device ID used for device enumeration Writable string which can be used to assign a unique camera nickname by the user The nickname can be up to 15 char acters long and it is one of the options how to find identify a camera in Simplon API Scanning type of a camera This SFNC Standard Features Naming Convention feature is intended for generic applica tions it returns Area Scan for all Leutron Vision cameras String representation of camera type class The type associates the camera with a given level of functionality independent on the mounted sensor Example values are GigE GigE RTF or Smart see Section 6 2 Camera classes p 97 LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle read basic information char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice DeviceVendorName StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice DeviceModelName StringVal 1024 LvGetString h
336. ision PicSight P133B GigE SmartS0 levice Firmware Version 2 00 017 levice ID 104933 Device User ID MyCamera Device Scan Type Area Scan Temperature Selector Sensor Temperature 37 25 C Jp Time 8407930 Jey ice Type Smart Figure 6 1 Example GUI showing the device information features 6 3 1 Device identity and version The basic information about the camera includes Vendor Name Model Name Manufacturer Info Device Firmware Version Recovery Firmware Version Device Hardware Version Name of the camera s vendor manufacturer For all Leutron Vision camera types this feature reads Leutron Vision Name of the camera model The name includes information about the camera family sensor type interface and possibly other variations Refer to Section 2 2 PicSight model naming convention p 23 Manufacturer information about the camera This field is usually empty Version of the camera firmware as a string The version is en coded as M mm sss where M stands for major mm for minor and sss for subminor version For example 2 00 005 Firmware version into which the camera would be recovered Besides the actual firmware the camera carries also an older firmware version into which it can be recovered in case of seri ous problems see Section 5 5 Firmware recovery p 89 String holding various information about the camera hardware version On some cameras it might be empty The contents
337. ital output is possibly driving a strobe light The simple case of strobe aligned with active exposure can be configured easily select the desired line in Line Se lector and set its Line Source to Exposure Active logical signal If desired the output signal polarity can be inverted EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle configure strobe output aligned withe exposure on line 10 remeber to configure triggered mode first vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSelector LvLineSelector rine Koi vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSource LvLineSource ExposureActive optionally invert the output signal polarity LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LineInverter 1 e GEN lt I gt CAM configure strobe output aligned withe exposure on line 10 remeber to configure triggered mode first write enum LineSelector Linel10 write enum LineSource ExposureActive optionally invert the output signal polarity write bool LineInverter true Digital 1 0 Control E Line Selector Line 10 Opto Out Line Mode Output Line Format Opto coupled Line Source Exposure Active Line Inverter on Figure 6 25 Simple strobe configuration strobe aligned with exposure It is possible to drive multiple output lines by the same eg Exposure Active signal at the same time To disconnect an output line again you simply set its line source back to Off EXimpion LvHDevice hDev
338. ith other traffic and the firewall needs to stay on you will have to add exceptions to the firewall configuration allowing the image acquisition traffic Make sure the Don t allow exceptions checkbox is not checked Windows Firewall i x General Exceptions Advanced Windows Firewall is helping to protect your PC Windows Firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network Q e This setting blocks all outside sources from connecting to this computer with the exception of those selected on the Exceptions tab Don t allow exceptions Select this when you connect to public networks in less secure locations such as airports You will not be notified when Windows Firewall blocks programs Selections on the Exceptions tab will be ignored x C Off not recommended Avoid using this setting Turning off Windows Firewall may make this computer more vulnerable to viruses and intruders What else should know about Windows Firewall cae Figure 5 3 Windows Firewall exceptions allowed a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 67 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation and switch to the Exceptions tab of the firewall configuration window Click Add Program button and locate the Simplon Explorer program Then click OK to add the Simplon Explorer in the exceptions list Since n
339. its EXimpion a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 164 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle select the white balance LUT mode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvLUTMode LvLUTMode_ BalanceWhite adjust white balance increase red decrease blue leave green channel intact vSetEnum hDev LvDevice BalanceRatioSelector LvBalanceRatioSelector Red LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice BalanceRatio 1 2 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice BalanceRatioSelector LvBalanceRatioSelector Green LvSe Float hDev LvDevice BalanceRatio 1 0 Enum hDev LvDevice BalanceRatioSelector LvBalanceRatioSelector Blue LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice BalanceRatio 0 8 vse GEN lt i gt CAM select the white balance LUT mode write enum LvLUTMode BalanceWhite write enum BalanceRatioSelector Red write float BalanceRatio 1 2 write enum BalanceRatioSelector Green write float BalanceRatio 1 0 write enum BalanceRatioSelector Blue write float BalanceRatio 0 8 Besides the manual setting of the white balancing ratios the camera might compute them automatically based on an actually acquired image To instruct the camera to compute the new ratios switch the Automatic White Balance feature to Once the default value of this enumeration is Off As soon as
340. ity expert Gain used to acquire the image included in the payload Type float GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit dB Black level used to acquire the image included in the payload Type float GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit DN Status of i o lines at time of acquiring the image in the payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature gt External ADC to be reported in chunk data Type enumeration Possible values ExternalADCl ExternalADC2 ExternalADC3 ExternalADC4 GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 235 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name ChunkLvExternalADCValue ChunkLvExternalADCSelector GUI name External ADC Value ChunkLvTriggerDelayed GUI name Trigger Delayed ChunkLvStrobeDropped GUI name Strobe Dropped ChunkLvSmartAppString GUI name Smart Application String ChunkLvSmartAppiIntSelector GUI name Smart Application Signed Integer Select or ChunkLvSmartAppIint ChunkLvSmartAppIntSelector GUI name Smart Application Signed Integer ChunkLvSmartAppUintSelector GUI name Smart Application Unsigned Integer Selector ChunkLvSmartAppUint ChunkLvSmartAppUintSelector GUI name Smart Application Unsigned Integer ChunkLvSmartAppRegister GUI name Smart Application Register Description Value of the selected external ADC at time of acq
341. ive It then reports the response until the last marker received If the EOT marker is not encountered in the response at all the waiting stops as soon as the timeout expires Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 193 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Serial Port Max Response Length Maximal expected response length As soon as the camera re ceives the specified number of response characters it immedi ately stops waiting and reports the response regardless the timeout or EOT marker settings Value of 0 means that the camera does not wait for any re sponse at all The default value is 128 which is equal to the maximal suppor ted length of the response string meaning that the default value of this features does not impose any constraints on the expected response length The communication itself expects simple string based synchronous messages command followed by a single response 1 Write the command message string to Serial Port Command String Maximal supported com mand length is 128 characters Instruct the camera to send the command message to the serial port executing the Send Command Over Serial Port command The camera will send the characters and will start listening for the response Wait for completion of the command wait until the IsDone GenlCam property of the command yields true in Simplon API this is inspected through LvCmdIsDone The
342. kages Image Acquisition Image Acquisition 01 File Acquisition Code Generation Help Pao Fae m 2 Source Connection Parameters Code Generation Interface library fAcqGenICamTL dil Rev 4 2 20101021 Device Port Jo z Camera File J default zi J Trigger Select Resolution x Fun 7 if Full z Color Space default z Field progressive v Bit Depth 1 z Generic Live Detect Reset All fConnect to image acquisition interface Display Image Noi during live acquisition 4 Switch to the Parameters tab of the assistant Here you can fully configure the camera the GenTL producer and even the acquisition related parameters of the Halcon itself Some im portant hints e The features come in three visibility levels beginner expert guru You can control them through the Visibility combobox At the beginner level only the basic features will be available at the guru level all the features including the typically don t touch ones will appear We recommend to work at the expert level in most cases Using the Category combobox the feature list can be narrowed down to a single feature category This might make the orientation a lot easier e We recommend to clear the Update Image checkbox while configuring the camera When enabled the assistant will attempt to acquire an image after every feature change which frequently is not required at a
343. lackLevel 10 0 Black level might also be adjusted automatically see Section 6 9 3 Automatic gain and black level p 154 6 9 2 1 Black level and gain When using together with gain the black level is applied first The sensor analog output is first adjusted according to the black level settings and the result is then subject to amplification by the selected gain factor The effect may be symbolically expressed using an equation of course con sidering that gain has in fact logarithmic effect OutputValue InputValue BlackLevel 10 Gain 20 see also Section 6 9 1 Gain p 149 6 9 2 2 Black level and pixel format Since the black level values are expressed in the digital number DN units the same value can have different meaning for different pixel format To reach the same effect higher black level value is needed for pixel formats with more bits per pixel To give an example a sensor pixel which would give value 10 in 8 bit pixel format would in 12 bit pixel format yield value around 160 Therefore also the black level value 10 DN in 8 bit pixel format has the same effect as 160 DN in 12 bit pixel format To keep the black level effect constant when changing the pixel format the camera readjusts the black level range and the value itself whenever a pixel format is changed 6 9 3 Automatic gain and black level Similarly as automatic exposure Section 6 6 2 1 Automatic exposure p 12
344. ld see it listed in the Local Area Connection properties dialog box a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 58 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation G Local Area Connection Properties Networking Sharing Connect using KY Intel R PRO 1000 MT Desktop Adapter This connection uses the following items DM Client for Microsoft Networks Z QoS Packet Scheduler 2 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 4 Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 4 Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Uninstall Properties Description Leutron Vision Simplon Filter Driver Figure 4 14 Windows 7 Installing network filter driver step 6 4 1 2 Installation in Linux This section discusses Simplon package installation under Linux with notes specific for the most popular distributions and overview of system requirements 4 1 2 1 Installation package types Linux world does not have a single standard way for software installation The Simplon Linux package is therefore distributed in multiple forms to suit all systems RPM format e Used on most commercial distributions and their community variants including Fedora Red Hat OpenSUSE SUSE or Mandriva e The package file name is simplon x yy zzz rpm where
345. le B 9 PicSight P142AM Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor B 10 PicSight P202B Smart502 PicSight P202B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 1 8 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX274 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 344 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P202B Smart502 TENE T AY 400 450 500 Relative Response 550 600 650 700 Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1624 x 1236 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1688 x 1248 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 14 6 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 4 x 4 4 um 8 5 x 6 8 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 60 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 10 26 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly
346. licable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 299 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight P133B GigE AS e 151202 PicSight P133B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 151203 PicSight P133B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 151227 PicSight P133B GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 151228 PicSight P133B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 151302 PicSight P133B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 151303 PicSight P133B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 151327 PicSight P133B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 151328 PicSight P133B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 5 PicSight P133B GigE AS technical specifications A 6 PicSight P141B GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome
347. lication Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 245 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvSmartAppUint25 GUI name Unsigned Integer 25 LvSmartAppUint26 GUI name Unsigned Integer 26 LvSmartAppUint27 GUI name Unsigned Integer 27 LvSmartAppUint28 GUI name Unsigned Integer 28 LvSmartAppUint29 GUI name Unsigned Integer 29 LvSmartAppUint30 GUI name Unsigned Integer 30 LvSmartAppUint31 GUI name Unsigned Integer 31 LvSmartAppUint32 GUI name Unsigned Integer 32 LvSmartAppAsciiCmdString GUI name ASCII Command String LvSmartAppAsciiCmdExecute GUI name ASCII Command Execute Description Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type
348. lick the Network Service that you want to install then click OK If you have an installation disk for this feature click Have Disk Network Service Have Disk Cancel Figure 4 13 Windows 7 Installing network filter driver step 5 In the next dialog browse to the location where the filter driver files are stored The directory is SIMPLONHOME drivers Windows32 where SIMPLONHOME is Simplon installation directory C Program Files Leutron Vision Simplon by default When located click Next For 64 bit Windows the driver files are located in SIMPLONHOME drivers Windows 64 The driver consists of 4 files that should in any case be available to the system in the same directory that you need to locate in the dialog as described above The files are LvGevDrv sys the driver executable itself the LvGevDrv inf the file used to install uninstall the driver the LvGevDrv_m inf auxiliary and the LvDrv cat with a digital signature Windows should successfully find the proper driver and offer it for installation as Leutron Vision Simplon Filter Driver Select that option and click the OK button Depending on Simplon and Windows versions used one or more dialogs might appear to inform you that the driver is not tested for Windows compatibility In such case just click through them allowing to finish the in stallation successfully When finished the filter driver will be successfully installed and ready to use You shou
349. ling network filter driver under Windows The Simplon setup program can install the network filter driver automatically if desired The decision can be made on the setup program s dialog window where installation components are selected If not installed automatically it is still possible to install the filter driver manually later as described below Before installing it you might want to learn more information about the filter driver p 80 In older Simplon versions the setup did not install the filter driver automatically and the user was required to install it manually Manual filter driver installation The instructions below describe how to install the network filter driver manually if you did not enable it during installation of the Simplon itself Note that the instructions below assume that Simplon is already successfully installed in the system Open the Network Connections applet in the Control Panel Windows 7 menu Start gt Control Panel Network and sharing center Manage Network Connection Windows Vista menu Start Control Panel gt Network and internet gt Network and sharing center Manage Network Connection Windows XP menu Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Network Connections eici GOU Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Da 4 Search Control Pane p Control Panel Home Change adapter settings Change advanced sharing View your basic netwo
350. ll This brings an overhead in repeated acquisition start stop loops Indirectly starting stopping the acquisition might change access mode of some features certain features are locked during acquisition Finally in triggered mode the ac quisition won t work anyway unless you supply the trigger Halcon Image Acquisition Assistant does not handle the feature dependencies automatically For example if changing one feature enables disables another feature it will not automat ically appear hide in the feature tree To update the feature list after changing the config uration or whenever in doubts click the Refresh button The feature tree will be reloaded with proper access modes a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 274 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages Image Acquisition Image Acquisition 01 File Acquisition Code Generation Help PR A Fae 1 x Source Connectign Parameters ode Generation Interface Library hAcqGenICamTtdll Rev 4 2 20101021 J Update Image Refresh X peset All Category Jacquisitioncontrol Visibility Een o I Sort by Name AcquisitionMode Continuos o TriggerSelector Framestare 0 TriagerMode off F ExposureMode ima gt ExposureTime ioo3s2 00 o y r LvAcquisitionFrameRateControlMode for P Read only parameters AcquisitionFrameRate Action parameters Write only parameters not supported in this GUI
351. ll Leutron Vision cameras provide progressive scan video output The camera outputs full frame data in sequential order no field interlacing 3 5 1 2 CMOS vs CCD Leutron Vision series offers models with both CMOS and CCD sensors worlds providing advantages of both technologies While CCD chips have reputation of great image quality and high sensitivity CMOS imagers usually offer higher resolution and dynamic range But the decision should always be made camera by camera application by application The camera series provides wide choice of CCD and CMOS sensors to cover wide range of applications 3 5 1 3 CMOS global vs rolling shutter Some of the cameras with large CMOS sensors are equipped with a rolling shutter In contrary to the global shutter where all camera pixels are exposed at exactly the same time with rolling shutter the exposure of every single line is slightly time shifted relative to the previous line This requires some special considerations especially when capturing moving objects Flash illumination is desirable a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 37 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Figure 3 20 Rolling shutter 3 5 1 4 CCD readout types Most of the CCD sensors are designed with interline transfer readout These sensors have photo sensitive pixels organized in columns with light shielded registers in between them Upon exposure end the charge
352. log gain 0 23 52 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 1 5 1 5 DN default 0 DN n a 46 dB 53 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request Copyright Leutron Vision Leutron 332 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight G32B Smart502 e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 1459 10 26V 5W 401602 PicSight G32B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 401603 PicSight G32B Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 401627 PicSight G32B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 401628 PicSight G32B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 1 PicSight G32B Smart502 technical specifications B 2 PicSight G32M Smart502 Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight G32M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502
353. lp with white balancing It would query the color handling functions supported by the connected camera RGB LUT or color transformation matrix inspect the target image buffer supplied by the application calculate the necessary parameters needed to white balance that buffer and configure the camera with those parameters White balancing can be combined with the other LUT based operations such as gamma correction described above The details are documented in Simplon programmer s guide 6 11 Chunk data This section discusses the additional info fields so called chunk data optionally appended to every acquired image Chunk Data Control Chunk Mode Active on E Chunk Selector Frame ID Chunk Enable on Offset 0 Y Offset 0 Width 1304 eight 976 Pixel Format BGRA 8 Packed ine Pitch 1304 Frame IC 71700 Timestamp 93530417860 Exposure Time 64312 us B Gain Selector Gain Line Status All 0x10000 External ADC Selector ADC 3 External ADC Value 3 Figure 6 47 Example GUI showing the chunk data features The chunk data are additional data optionally appended to every acquired image The data can be retrieved through the feature tree similarly as regular camera features The individual chunks contain information about the camera status and configuration of certain important features at the time the image was acquired thus providing additional information about the image In triggered mode the chunk data are collected in the
354. lter Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 amp PicSight P34B GigE Smart50x 00 18 66 01 Socket Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 amp PicSight P34B GigE SmartSOx 00 18 66 01 v lt gt Discovery Open Mode Multicast To configure CYB fie C ReadOnly a 200 Discover Timeout in ms Control ja Discover Exclusive Save CVB INI N Open Device Close The configuration can be verified for example through one of the Common Vision Blox sample programs As an example let s take the C GenlCam Example Start it through system menu Start Programs STEMMER IMAGING Common Vision Blox Hardware gt GenlCam gt C GenlCam Example When started the sample will automatically open the camera configured in the driver s configur ation file provided that it is still available It will allow to control all the camera features and then start the camera acquisition again through the Grab checkbox C Gensl gt Cam Example r Select Camera Leutroriision CheckSight Maximum Visibilty Expert gt Show Grid Properties Acquisition Control kad Trigger Mode On Trigger Source Software Trigger Exposure Time 15000 us Automatic Exposure off Digital 1 0 Control Line Selector Line 9 Opto Out Line Source Exposure Active Exposure Time Std ExposureTime 7524480 731 479 V 0 0 0 Exposure time in microseconds Image Dimensions mandatory f
355. lue GUI visibility expert White balance ratio coefficient Type float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Controls the mode for automatic white balancing between the color channels Type enumeration Possible values Off Once Continuous GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Brightness control Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit Contrast control Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit Feature category Transport Layer Control refer to Section 6 4 Transport layer con trol p 102 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name PayloadSize GUI name Payload Size GevVersionMajor GUI name GigE Vision Version Major GevVersionMinor GUI name GigE Vision Version Minor GevDeviceModelIsBigEndian GUI name Device Mode Big Endian GevDeviceClass GUI name Device Class GevDeviceModeCharacterSet GUI name Character Set GevinterfaceSelector GUI name Interface Selector GevMACAddress GevInterfaceSelector GUI name MAC Address Description Number of bytes provided for each image by the device Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit B
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357. me Clock Selector DeviceClockFrequency DeviceClockSelector GUI name Clock Frequency DeviceTemperatureSelector GUI name Temperature Selector Description Serial number of the grabber board Type string GUI visibility guru Read only feature Scan type of the sensor Type enumeration Possible values Areascan GUI visibility expert Read only feature Announces start of register streaming Type command GUI visibility guru Announces end of register streaming Type command GUI visibility guru Requests validation of the register set Type command GUI visibility expert Result of registers validity check Type bool GUI visibility expert Read only feature Resets the device Type command GUI visibility guru Selects a device clock frequency Type enumeration Possible values SensorDigitization GUI visibility expert Frequency of the selected clock Type float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit Hz Selects a temperature measurement location Type enumeration Possible values Sensor Mainboard GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 205 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name DeviceTemperatur DeviceTemperatureSelector GUI name Temperature LvDeviceUpTime GUI name Up Time LvDeviceType GUI name Device Type DeviceSFNCVersionMajor
358. ment variable This is done automatically by the Simplon installer However on some Linux systems not supporting the etc profile dmechanism this might fail In such case you will need to set the environment variable manually according to the conven tions used in your Linux distribution The variable should point to the directory containing the Simplon GenTL Producer liblv gent1l cti This directory is by default opt simplon cti on 32 bit opt simplon cti 64 on 64 bit systems e Be sure to always use the latest version of the GenlCamTL acquisition interface released for your Halcon version It may contain important updates Read its documentation carefully e To discover the cameras connected to the system use the info framegrabber operator info _framegrabber GenICamTL info boards Information ValueList That call will rescan the system and detect all cameras currently visible through the GenTL producers installed in the system providing various information about every detected camera The three most important components of the information string are the GenTL device ID of the camera the ID of the GenTL interface the camera was discovered on and finally the cor responding GenTL producer itself identified by its full path These three components are enough to open the camera using the open _framegrabber operator The string passed to the operator in the Device parameter should contain these three components
359. mera s Action Control Action Device Key E Action Selector 1 Action Group Key 0 Action Group Mask 0x0 Figure 6 34 Example GUI showing the action control features Action commands are intended to allow triggering various actions typically a new frame acquis ition on multiple devices in parallel in approximately same time The commands are software generated messages delivered to the selected cameras through the Simplon GenTL Producer or in case of PicSight GigE PicSight Smart from another GigE Vision compatible application with standard action command support Note that because of their software nature contrary to a hardware signal delivered over an I O line the action commands are not fully synchronous and may introduce certain jitter dependent mainly on the actual system configuration The camera might recognize multiple different action commands To find out the number of actions supported by the camera read out the range of the Action Selector integer feature it s minimum is always 1 while the maximum corresponds with the number of recognized actions When connecting to the individual actions such as in Trigger Source the actions are referred as Action 1 Action 2 etc Every action command generated by the application carries several parameters device key group key and group mask The camera configuration contains corresponding matching features that are checked against the p
360. mon Vision Blox will find and use the Simplon GenTL Producer automatically e Be sure to always use the latest version of the Common Vision Blox including any available service packs hotfixes They may contain important updates Read its documentation carefully e Chunk data are not supported by Common Vision Blox e Event data are supported However the Common Vision Blox is using a custom event delivery mechanism not compatible with other GenTL producers Therefore we strongly recommend to not use any device event related functionality within Common Vision Blox it might cause serious problems Common Vision Blox is expected to align to the GenTL event delivery mechanism in the future you might wish to observe the new available updates 8 2 3 Getting started quickly The Common Vision Blox comes with documentation describing how to work with the cameras connecting through the GenlCam Driver the Common Vision Blox component responsible for communication over the GenTL interface That driver will be used to control our cameras either through Simplon GenTL Producer or through Common Vision Blox own GigE Vision interface This section is not intended to replace the Common Vision Blox documentation but rather provide step by step introduction on how to test and integrate our cameras into the Common Vision Blox environment We still recommend to read the Common Vision Blox documentation carefully For the first test you c
361. mplon The file can be edited directly every single option is well documented directly in the file including it s possible values Note that on Linux superuser privileges are required to edit the file Instead of editing the file directly however the recommended alternative is to edit the file through a helper utility Simplon Settings Windows menu Start gt Programs Leutron Vision Simplon Tools Simplon Settings Linux opt simplon bin lv settings as superuser The tool provides a comfortable way to edit the 1v simplon ini file a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 93 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation 1 Simplon Settings 0 01 086 File Options Info Pp geme Item 4 Logging options Use queue 4 Logging to the Ivsimplon log file Enable Log file Log file size limit in MB Buffered logging Log level Module filter Logging to the Windows debugger Logging to the Leutron Vision Log Receiver Fatal 1 Error 2 Warning 3 Logging to the stderr output Info 4 GenTL Options 4 Options for Source Code Generator Trace 6 Target folder for created projects 4 Simplon Explorer Options Automatically receive camera logs NO The Log level limits the level of the messages the messages of higher levels are excluded The level Debug is designed for frequent lo ce for very frequent messages wi Figure 5 34 Simplon Settings utility T
362. n 2 4 Accessories The list of PicSight GigE accessories might grow in future please contact Leutron Vision to learn all the options and to get the ordering pricing information a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 24 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Basic information Cables Connectors Power supply Mounting Simplon software package PicSight Smart development suite Cable with SDR 26 pin female connector to connect the external device control signals of PicSight GigE to customized hardware other side of the cable has mounted D sub 25 pin female connector 3m Ordering number 32032 Hirose 12 pin female connector to match the male version mounted on the camera can be ordered from www di gikey com article number HR10A 10P 12S Hirose 6 pin female connector to match the male version mounted on the camera can be ordered from www di gikey com article number HR10A 7P 6S 26 pin SDR male plug with hood solder version for PicSight GigE external device control connector Ordering number 24199 Power Supply for PicSight GigE 100 240 VAC input 12VDC 1A output Hirose 12 pin connector Ordering number 73513 Power Supply for PicSight GigE with switch connected to trigger input and LED to flash output Hirose 6 pin connector for PicSight GigE AR models only Ordering number 73512 Mounting plate to fix all PicSight GigE AR and PicSight Smart cameras on standard tripods including sc
363. n 297 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight G43AM GigE AS e Analog gain 0 12 04 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain 12 04 11 48 dB default 0 dB e Black level 0 6 35 DN default 0 DN e Auto exposure e Automatic analog gain control e Automatic black level 42 dB 49 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Horizontal 2x 4x e Vertical 2x 4x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W 412202 PicSight G43AM GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 412203 PicSight G43AM GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 412227 PicSight G43AM GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 412228 PicSight G43AM GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 412302 PicSight G43AM GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 412303 PicSight G43AM GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 412327 PicSight G43AM GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector
364. n LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle bead current Status of line 2 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSelector LvLineSelector Line2 int32_t IntVal LvGetBool hDev LvDevice LineStatus amp IntVal read status of all lines as a bitfield in single access LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice LineStatusAll amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM read current status of line 2 write enum LineSelector Line2 read_bool LineStatus read status of all lines as a bitfield in single access read int LineStatusAl1l The status of I O lines associated with individual acquired images can also be monitored through the chunk data see Section 6 11 Chunk data p 168 6 7 3 Using input lines for triggering The signals issued on the input lines can be used for triggering the acquisition and other actions The trigger input lines are not configured however through features in the Digital I O category but through features of the respective subsystem Refer to e Trigger Source feature in Section 6 6 Acquisition and trigger control p 124 to see how to configure acquisition trigger input line e Special Purpose Trigger Source feature in Section 6 15 Special features p 196 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 138 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control 6 7 4 Basic output strobe configuration The most typical use case for dig
365. n Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P34M Smart502 e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 9 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 44 dB 69 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 100602 PicSight P34M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 100603 PicSight P34M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 100627 PicSight P34M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 100628 PicSight P34M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 18 PicSight P34M Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor B 19 PicSight P52B Smart502 PicSight P52B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently
366. n boolean option is Default use of filter driver e Socket the image data from this camera will be captured through the regular socket interface regardless of the global default configuration e Filter Driver the image data from this camera will be captured through the filter driver interface regardless of the global default configuration EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle use system default GigE Vision stream capture mode configurable through Simplon ini file vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode LvGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode SystemDefault capture the GigE Vision image stream through standard socket vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode LvGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode Socket capture the GigE Vision image stream through the filter driver vSetEnum hDev LvDevic ivGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode LvGevDeviceStreamCaptu Mode FilterDriver eS es GEN lt i gt CAM use system default GigE Vision stream capture mode configurable through Simplon ini file write enum LvGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode SystemDefault capture the GigE Vision image stream through standard socket write enum LvGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode Socket capture the GigE Vision image stream through the filter driver write enum LvGevDeviceStreamCaptureMode
367. n Signed Integer LvSmartAppInt Smart Application Unsigned Integer LvSmartAppUint about delayed triggers are delivered through within chunk data for the corresponding image Section 6 11 Chunk data p 168 Event ID for this event type is 0xBBO7 Event specific data fields none this event type serves as a pure signal carrying just the timestamp The smart application log event is analogical to the regular log event but it s dedicated for use by smart applications running on PicSight Smart cameras The contents and purpose of the log messages is thus strictly specific to the running smart ap plication Event ID for this event type is 0xBB02 Event specific data fields e EventLvSmartAppLogMessage smart application log message as string of variable length If a message is too long longer than the maximal possible event data size allowed by the GigE Vision standard the camera splits it among multiple events An asynchronous string message generated by the smart ap plication running on PicSight Smart The contents and length of the string is defined by the application Strings delivered through this event type are not considered by the logging fa cilities Event ID for this event type is 0xBBO3 Event specific data fields e EventLvSmartAppStringValue the string itself Asynchronous message carrying one or more signed integer values generated by the smart ap
368. n commands to the desired cameras is beyond the scope of this section It is responsibility of the controlling application If you are pro gramming with Simplon refer to its documentation Chapter 7 Simplon GenTL Producer fea tures p 248 Simplon programmer s guide When programming with another GigE Vision com patible library find the relevant information in its documentation 6 9 Analog controls This section discusses the analog features of the image ie the features that affect the analog to digital conversion of the sensor output Analog Control Gain Selector Analog Gain 3 870 dB Automatic Gain Off E Black Level Selector All Black Level Automatic Black Level Continuous Figure 6 35 Example GUI showing the analog controls features 6 9 1 Gain Gain is a multiplicative factor applied to the pixel output values to increase the response produce higher pixel values higher brightness It is useful when under given conditions environment and maximal acceptable exposure time the sensor does not reach the desired level of saturation Note however that together with the useful signal itself gain amplifies also the noise so it does not improve the real pixel dynamic range It is therefore recommended when increasing the brightness first adjust the exposure time Section 6 6 Acquisition and trigger control p 124 and only go for gain when exposure time can no more be increased Another alte
369. n running on a PicSight Smart camera should refer to the documentation of that respective smart application usually designed by a 3rd party to learn the mapping of the individual generic features to the particular smart application functions The smart application can optionally lock access to camera configuration through the regular features and allow control solely through the dedicated fea tures in the Smart Application Features category In such case the regular feature tree is not accessible being limited just to the few most essential features required by the GigE Vision standard even those just read only 6 16 1 Basic application information and control The smart application execution can be controlled through several basic features Smart Application ID String identifier of the smart application currently running at the camera If no smart application is running this feature will report string Streaming The same string will be reported on regular PicSight GigE cameras Smart Application Path Path to the application to be started through the Start Smart Application command The required path will be specified in each corresponding smart application documentation Start Smart Application Start the smart application specified in Smart Application Path Since the smart application takes control over the camera the entire feature tree becomes invalid and should be released and reopened again Send Smart Application Exit Event
370. n start It is optional though if omitted if will be ex a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 124 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control ecuted implicitly during acquisition start The command is not needed with Simplon API TLParamsLocked This feature belong to the transport layer features category Section 6 4 Transport layer control p 102 Its purpose is to lock the features essential for the transport layer software component transporting the image data to the application buffers Once set the crucial acquisition parameters will become locked most importantly the Payload Size value indicating the required size of the acquisition buffers Having this feature locked guarantees that the user cannot cause accidental buffer overflows by changing camera configuration The GenlCam standard dictates that this feature is set throughout the entire acquisition Simplon API handles TLParamsLocked transparently while starting stop ping the acquisition When using the camera with another software package it is important that the feature is set properly before starting the acquisition otherwise any attempt to start the acquisition will fail the acquisition start command will not be executable In Simplon API none of these features with exception of the acquisition mode are accessed dir ectly Simplon API does that automatically within the LvDeviceAcquisitionStart an
371. n where to install Simplon The default location C Program Files Leutron Vision Simplon should do well in most cases If you prefer to install Simplon in another directory select it now When finished click the Next button Ssmo Choose Install Location Setup will install Simplon in the following folder To install in a different folder dick Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue E N Space available 5 5GB cea res Figure 4 4 Simplon installation destination directory If running Windows Vista or newer Windows version the default software installation directory C Program Files is read only for regular applications Simplon however requires write access for certain files during operation Section 4 1 1 4 Installation layout p 55 Therefore the in staller will ask you where to put the application data requiring write access Note that in Windows versions older than Windows Vista in particular in Win dows XP the C Program Files area is not protected and therefore all data can go to a single directory Also when installing to a non standard location outside C Program Files the installer assumes the user chooses a writable 2 Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 52 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation area and installs everything to that directory The dialog will be omitted in these cases You can choose from three options e C Users Public LeutronVis
372. naturally deliver the chunk data with images using the GigE Vision payload types intended for chunk data Other camera families in particular CheckSight CheckSight ll deliver the image with chunk data through GenTL image acquisition engine Note that all camera families including CheckSight CheckSight ll de liver the chunk data in GigE Vision compatible format Therefore every library application capable of parsing the GigE Vision chunk data can use the same mechanism to parse also CheckSight Check Sight Il chunk data Not all GigE Vision and GenICam based software packages are capable of working with the chunk data If accessing the cameras through other library than Simplon API please check its document ation to see if it supports chunk data parsing and delivery Note that for GigE Vision cameras PicSight GigE and PicSight Smart part of the information available through the chunk data are also delivered in GigE Vision control packets data leader and trailer If your library provides access to those fields they can be used alternatively instead of the chunk data In Simplon API the library s acquisition engine delivers acquired image buffers In chunk mode it is responsibility of the application to specify when the chunk data of a given buffer should be parsed and attached to the camera s feature tree As soon as the library performs the chunk data processing in the given buffer the values of individual chunks are available through
373. nce transmit performance However Transmit Descriptors consume system bd EA Figure 5 23 Configuring Intel PRO 1000 GT Transmit Descriptors 5 2 4 1 Linux The set of the configuration options is similar under Linux The individual parameters might be adjusted using the ifconfig and ethtool commands or as options passed at driver module load time modprobe Let s walk through some examples briefly assuming all the commands are executed with superuser privileges Configure jumbo frame size up to 9000 bytes on interface ethO ifconfig ethO mtu 9000 Configure number of receive descriptors to the maximum supported size 4096 ethtool G ethO rx 4096 Query the device driver controlling the network card and its version should be e1000 or the newer e1000e ethitoods Sie eth The interrupt moderation parameters could be adjusted through the ethtool C command however this option is not recognized by all driver version As an alternative it s possible to require descreasing of the interrupt throttling rate when loading the module note that the actually suitable value might depend on the use case Note that the extreme interrupt moderation mode setting on the Windows driver corresponds with the interrupt throttle rate value of 1000 for the Linux dirver modprobe e1000 InterruptThrottleRate 1000 FlowControl 0 Disable automatic flow control ethtool A ethO autoneg off rx off tx off To make the disc
374. nctions The Exposure Time feature in Acquisition Control category configures the length of the exposure in microseconds Analog gain to be applied on the sensor during acquired image digitization can be configured through corresponding features in Analog Control cat egory Verify that the Gain Selector feature is set to Analog some cameras models support also digital gain Now the Gain feature controls the desired analog gain value in decibell Selected camera models support automatic gain and or automatic exposure functions when the camera keeps adjusting given parameter automatically to maintain constant image luminance The features will be displayed in the feature tree only if the camera supports them To switch the auto function on navigate to corresponding control feature Automatic Exposure in Acquisition Control category or Automatic Gain in Analog Control category and switch them from Off to Continuous Device remote features Device Control Image Format Control Continuous Fr Start Exe j od Exposure Time 15000 us Automatic Exposure off Acquisition Frame Rate Control Off Acquisition Frame Rate 0 0100 Hz E Gain Selector Analog Gain 3 870 dB Automatic Gain off Transport Layer Control User Sets e Triggered acquisition The camera starts by default in free running mode acquiring continuous stream of image frames On the other hand in the trig
375. necting the Counter Event Source or start ing stopping acquisition has no influence on the counter value which is maintained across these actions The application should reset the counter value explicitly whenever needed EXimpion i Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 146 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle reset Counterl it will start counting from zero again vSetEnum hDev LvDevice CounterSelector LvCounterSelector Counterl vvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice CounterReset set counter value to duration 1 first time it will expire at the very first event next time it will count the full duration cycle iveetEnum hDev LvDevice CounterSelector LvCounterSelector Counter LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice CounterDuration 100 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice CounterValue 99 GEN lt i gt CAM reset Counterl it will start counting from zero again write enum CounterSelector Counterl1 exec _cmd CounterReset set counter value to duration 1 Pi eicae jesus se vii Sgan Ele cha vary ialiesie Ovat next time it will count the full duration cycle write enum CounterSelector Counter1 write int CounterDuration 100 write int CounterValue 99 6 8 Action commands control This section discusses the features related to the control of action commands optionally delivered to the ca
376. nector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 6 PicSight P141B Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity B 7 PicSight P141M Smart502 PicSight P141M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 2 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX285 1 0 09 0 8 g S 06 8 05 g Bo4 03 02 01 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 340 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Monochrome color PicSight P141M Smart502 monochrome Output image resolution HxV 1392 x 1040 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1438 x 1050 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information 20 2 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 6 45 x 6 45
377. nector 90 lens mount 180327 PicSight P141M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 180328 PicSight P141M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 7 PicSight P141M GigE AS technical specifications A 8 PicSight P142AB GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P142AB GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX267 1 0 08 06 04 Relative Response 02 bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1392 x 1040 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1434 x 1050 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 0 15 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 65 x 4 65 um 7 6 x 6 2mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 130 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 303 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P142AB GigE AS e Analog
378. nerator in form of source code that can be easily included in the user application Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 181 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control 6 13 4 Comparison of the two methods Both methods of handling the user configuration sets directly on the camera or by the application have their advantages and disadvantages e The on camera user set travels with the camera independently on the application with which it is used It is fully under camera control so it is always correct mistakes such as applying the user set to incompatible camera type or version are not possible e The camera s default user set is applied directly at camera boot before any application even connects to it e The software controlled user sets can be stored once and applied to many cameras of the same type e The software controlled user sets might be edited by qualified personnel although it must be done with maximum care The action recorder playback functionality can include command execution On the other side it strongly depends on the initial camera status 6 14 External device control The section documents features for camera s external device peripheral control The features in clude ADC s for monitoring analog inputs power switches for driving external motors or other devices or serial port communication The combined power switch and ADC feedback components can be u
379. ng 4 values added to 32 bit registry HKEY LOCAL MACHINE SOFTWARE Cognex AIK AdapterLeutronVision UseExe dword 00000001 ServerNameBase Cognex AIKserver AdapterLeutronVision PoolSize dword 08000000 LibName C Prg Simplon Bin lv cognex adapter d1ll1 Note that the PoolSize is officially recommended to have a value 0x4000000 however when working with large color images 1600x1200 and larger this size may not be sufficient and you can experience a crash it is a known bug in Cognex software Thus the Setup sets the value 0x8000000 instead Important note When you install Cognex software on CheckSight be sure you do not accident ally install the support for the FG8600 frame grabber To be sure please verify after the Cognex software installation that there is no FG8600 sys driver file installed in Windows System32 Drivers directory Also be sure you do not have installed the Leutron Vision LV SDS These drivers are in conflict with Simplon and can cause system hang 8 3 2 Functionality The Adapter provides the functionality required by the Cognex Acquisition Integration Kit As this API is quite simple some additional parameters not covered by the API can be specified in the lv cognex adapter ini file The contents of the file is as follows Interfaces iistGigEDevices 0 ListPciDevices 1 Options NumberOfBuffers 10 SupportRoi 0 FeatureVisibility 0 DontStopInNonContinu
380. ng behaves Simplon GenTL Producer currently supports just a single acquis ition mode the default acquisition mode required by the GenTL specification In this mode the buffers are delivered to the consumer application in FIFO order the application must explicitly queue unlock all the buffers after processing to make them again available to the acquisition engine and the acquis ition engine never overwrites any buffers in the output queue when overflown new images are dropped Stream Announce Buffer Minimum Minimum number of acquisition buffers the stream requires for operation The value depends on the acquisition mode For the current version of Simplon GenTL Producer and the default acquisition mode the minimum is 1 EXimpion LvHStream hStrm open the stream to get the handle read basic information about the stream char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hStrm LvStream StreamID StringVal 1024 int32_t EnumVal vGetEnum hStrm LvStream StreamType amp EnumVal int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hStrm LvStream_StreamAnnouncedBufferCount amp IntVal Enum hStrm LvStream_ StreamAcquisitionModeSelector amp EnumVal ivGetE LvGetInt32 hStrm LvStream_StreamAnnounceBufferMinimum amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM read basic information about the stream read_string StreamID read enum StreamType read_int StreamAnnouncedBufferCount read enum StreamAcquisitionModeSelect
381. nnector 90 lens mount 441227 PicSight R312AB GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 441228 PicSight R312AB GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 441302 PicSight R31 2AB GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 441303 PicSight R312AB GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 441327 PicSight R312AB GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 441328 PicSight R312AB GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 24 PicSight R312AB GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 25 PicSight R502B GigE AS PicSight R502B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 5 CMOS sequential readout type Aptina MT9P031 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 328 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight R502B GigE AS Quantum Efficiency vs Wavelength 50 45 B A 1 lan a gr IN ik D35 J l g a i 3 30 i g GT 25 a 2 20 515 i l i 4 w E iy e 5 lt i n Pi 350 400 450 500 550 600 65
382. nnounced Buffer Count 10 E Stream Acquisition Mode Selector Default Stream Announce Buffer Minimum 1 Stream Type GigE Vision Figure 7 4 Example GUI showing the GenTL data stream module features 7 4 1 Information about the stream The data stream module provides basic set of features describing its properties Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 260 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features Stream ID Unique ID of the stream This feature is used for communication between the GenTL producer and consumer it should not be interpreted anyhow by the user Stream Type A feature dictated by the GenTL specification It informs the consumer about the camera interface technology of the camera device the stream belongs to For Simplon GenTL Producer it s always GigE Vision for streams belonging to the GigE Vision cameras such as PicSight GigE and Custom for stream belong ing to CheckSight CheckSight ll Stream Announced Buffer Count Number of buffers currently announced by the GenTL consumer to the stream This value is volatile it can be changed at any time by the consumer when adding removing acquisition buffers from the stream Stream Acquisition Mode Selector Selects the acquisition mode to be used by the stream Acquis ition mode describes how the data stream handles the pool of input acquisition buffers which buffers it delivers first to the consumer application and how buffer locki
383. ns are available Table A 22 PicSight P83M GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 23 PicSight R132M GigE AS PicSight R132M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 2 CMOS sequential readout type Aptina MT9M001 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 325 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color Output image resolution HxV Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input PicSight R132M GigE AS Quantum Efficiency Monochrome 3 Io S D eee dl z ee E ee es PH Sej 14 rn 10 4 4 Is 04 4 4 4 350 450 550 850 950 1050 monochrom 1280 x 1024 pixels 30 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 5 2 x 5 2 um 6 66 x 5 32 mm rolling 28 us 520 ms default 30 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Analog gain 0 23 53 dB default 14 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 51 2 51 DN default 0 DN e Automatic black level 42 dB 52 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a e Horizontal 2x 4x 8x e Vertical 2x 4x 8x C mount
384. nsitivity Monochrome color PicSight P34B Smart502 Relative Response Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 64 7 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 5 6 x 5 6 um 4 6 x 3 97 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 16 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 355 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Ordering information PicSight P34B Smart502 e 101602 PicSight P34B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 101603 PicSight P34B Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 len
385. nt memory by selecting the desired set in User Configuration Set Selector feature and invoking the User Set Save command To load them later one invokes the User Set Load command having the desired set selected Note that after loading a configuration set virtually any feature might change its value Therefore the application might need to re read the entire feature tree to know the new camera configuration Finally it is possible to choose which of the configuration sets will be applied during camera boot Usually the factory defaults are used but it is possible to use one of the user sets instead The boot up configuration set is selected through the Default Startup Set feature The same default set will be also applied after resetting the camera using the Reset Device command and even every time when opening the camera connection from the application In some situations it might be preferable that the camera configuration is not reset on every dis connect connect loop To keep the camera settings across multiple connections the PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras allow to set the Default Startup Set to None On the PicSight Smart cameras when a smart application takes control over the camera it is not desirable at all that the configuration gets reset whenever a connection to the camera is opened from a remote host Therefore whenever a smart application gains control over the camera opening the connection has no effect
386. nterfaces waiting for operation completion vvCmdExecute hSys LvSystem InterfaceUpdateList now wait until the operation end using LvCmdIsDone read information about the first discovered interfac lee antertace with index 0 LvSetInt32 hSys LvSystem InterfaceSelector 0 char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hSys LvSystem InterfaceID StringVal 1024 if LvIsAvailable hSys LvSystem GevInterfaceMACAddress MAC IP addresses can be read as integers or formatted strings int32_t IntVal int64 t Int64Val LvGetInto64 hSys LvSystem_GevInterfaceMACAddress amp Int64Val LvGetString hSys LvSystem_GevInterfaceMACAddress StringVal 1024 LvGetInt32 hSys LvSystem_GeviInterfaceDefaultIPAddress amp IntVal LvGetInt32 hSys LvSystem_GeviInterfaceDefaultSubnetMask amp IntVal LvGetInt32 hSys LvSystem GeviInterfaceDefaultGateway amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM vrescan the list of available interfaces waiting for operation completion exec cmd InterfaceUpdateList wait_until done InterfaceUpdateList read information about the first discovered interfac i e interface with index 0 write int InterfaceSelector 0 read_string InterfaceID read_int GevInterfaceMACAddress read_int GevInterfaceDefaultIPAddress Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 251 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer featu
387. ntroller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 130628 PicSight P52M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 20 PicSight P52M Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor B 21 PicSight P83B Smart502 PicSight P83B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX204 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 360 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P83B Smart502 Relative Response Wave Length nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 1032 x 776 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1077 x 788 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 32 5 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 65 x 4 65 um 5 8 x 4 92 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 30 ms e Free running e Trigg
388. o callbacks will be delivered and it will not be possible to read any event data The event related features will not be even available for reading To demonstrate the rules on a real example the log events of PicSight GigE cameras are identified by LvLog entry in the 1 EventSelector The name of the subcategory related to the event data is EventLvLogData The primary target for registering the callback for this event is EventLvLog The subcategory also contains the timestamp feature EventLvLogTimestamp and a single data feature specific to this event type in this case EventLvLogMessage Note that other event types might carry multiple event specific data fields as well as none of them Event Control Event Selector Event Notification Log Event Data Log Event Log Event Timestamp Log Event Message El Smart Application Log Event Data Smart Application Log Event Event Control Log E Event Selector Smart Application Log On Event Notification on Log Event Data Log Event Log Event Timestamp Log Event Message E Smart Application Log Event Data Smart Application Log Event Smart Application Log Event Timestamp Smart Application Log Event Tifhestamp Smart Application Log Event Message Smart Application Log Event ssage Figure 6 55 Event naming convention illustrated 6 12 3 Event types The Leutron Vision cameras currently support following even
389. o opened using the Device User ID string sometimes also known as camera nickname Once you assign unique user ID s to all used cameras referring them using those ID s might be easier and more straightforward than using the Halcon unique names Of course this mechanism can only work reliably if the user ID s for individual cameras are truly unique no duplicities When you need to rescan the system to discover newly connected cameras just call the info _framegrabber operator again The PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras might not be properly discovered if their IP configur ation does not match the network interface they are connected to for example if they are configured for different subnet In such case it s recommended to use the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool to configure all the cameras first before using them in Halcon 8 1 2 GenTL interface CheckSight CheckSight ll optionally PicSight GigE PicSight Smart When working with our CheckSight CheckSight ll cameras the GenlCamTL image acquisition interface of Halcon should be used This interface accesses the cameras through Simplon GenTL Producer according to the GenlCam GenTL standard Therefore the Simplon package has to be installed in the system Halcon will find and use the Simplon GenTL Producer automatically The GenTL producers are according to the standard registered in the system through the GENICAM GENTL32_PATH GENICAM GENTL64 PATH environ
390. o prevent confusion Contact Leutron Vision for more details 3 4 1 Flange back distance correction The flange back distance of the lens mount is precisely adjusted in factory for the C or CS mount standard There are however lens types which do not exactly follow the standard and require slightly different flange back distance The PicSight GigE cameras since case revision R3 allow to adjust the lens mount to match such lens types The lens mount thread can be released using two 1mm hex socket screws accessible from the mount point holes in one of the sides of the camera s head When viewing the camera from the front side the screws are in the mounting points at the right side After loosening them the lens mount thread is released and the flange back distance can be adjusted When finished fasten the screws again a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 36 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation CTN Figure 3 19 Screws red fixing releasing the lens mount thread Therefore this procedure is strongly discouraged unless required due to a non Once the flange back distance is user modified the factory precision is lost standard lens type use The flange back distance adjustment is not possible on PicSight GigE cameras delivered with the older case revision R1 see Section 3 2 Dimensions p 31 3 5 Sensor 3 5 1 Sensor types 3 5 1 1 Progressive scanning A
391. oE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 181228 PicSight P141B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 181302 PicSight P141B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 181303 PicSight P141B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 181327 PicSight P141B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 181328 PicSight P141B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 6 PicSight P141B GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 7 PicSight P141M GigE AS PicSight P141M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 2 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX285 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 301 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P141M GigE AS 1 0 09 0 8 ee S 06 8 05 2 Bo4 4 03 02 01 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 1392 x 1040 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1438 x 1050 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV
392. oceed clicking Run 1 http www leutron com support downloads download area a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 50 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation Open Fi Seay Worng Do you want to run this file Name Simplon001083 exe Publisher Leutron Vision Type Application From Source Leutron Simplon0o1o an cna While files from the Intemet can be useful this file type can potentially harm your computer Only run software from publishers you trust What s the risk Figure 4 1 Simplon installation Windows security warning 4 1 1 3 Installation procedure The paragraphs below discuss all the dialogs of Simplon s Windows installer and corresponding options Note that some details might slightly differ between individual Simplon versions but the principles will always be the same The installer first displays a welcome screen with basic information about the software you are going to install Click Next to proceed Simplon 0 01 083 Welcome to the Simplon Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of Simplon It is recommended that you dose all other applications before starting Setup This will make it Possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue a Leutron i Vision Figure 4 2 Simplon installation welcome screen Next screen is the license agreement Please read caref
393. ode if needed write enum LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 write enum LwPowerSwitchBoundADC None drive the power switch 1 with plus polarity 5V output write enum LvPowerSwitchDrive Plus and switch it off again OV output write enum LwPowerSwitchDrive Off drive the power switch 1 with minus polarity 5V output write enum LvPowerSwitchDrive Minus and switch it off again OV output write enum LvPowerSwitchDrive Off Besides directly connecting disconnecting the power switch a pulse of exactly defined length can be issued The length of the pulse is set through Power Switch Pulse Duration in us the pulse itself with plus or minus polarity is started using commands Power Switch Pulse Plus and Power Switch Pulse Minus EXimpion Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 186 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle switch the power switch 1 to manual control mode if needed vSetEnum hDev LvDevice_ LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitchl vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchBoundADC LvPowerSwitchBoundADC_ None pulse the power switch 1 with plus polarity for 5000us LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchPulseDuration 5000 0 vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchPulsePlus now again with negative polarity vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwit
394. ol Applied area of interest AOI Figure 6 7 AOI example In the default mode only the AOI size is configurable the x y offsets position within the sensor area are selected automatically by the camera to optimize performance This typically means that the area of interest is centered within the sensor On some cameras only Height is configurable EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle decrease AOI size to 300x200 pixels LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice Width 300 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice Height 200 read current maximum AOI size depends on binning decimation see below int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice WidthMax amp IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice HeightMax amp IntVal check entire sensor size in pixels LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice SensorWidth amp IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice SensorHeight amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM decrease AOI size to 300x200 pixels write int Width 300 write int Height 200 read current maximum AOI size z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 112 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control depends on binning decimation see below read_int WidthMax read_int HeightMax check entire sensor size in pixels read_int SensorWidth read_int SensorHeight More elaborate options to configure area of interest will be shortly discusse
395. olling the luminance and color information in the di gitized image The features include in particular the look up table LUT and color transformation matrix but the section discusses also several higher level functions that can be implemented using those primitives for example gamma correction binarization or white balance 6 10 1 Look up table LUT The LUT look up table is a trivial preprocessing technique allowing to map each input pixel value to a corresponding output pixel value The look up table operation is applied separately to every image pixel The PicSight and CheckSight cameras use two types of LUTs depending on the cur rently used pixel format Section 6 5 Image format p 107 RGB LUT Used only with the RGB BGR pixel formats The LUT consists of three tables each controlling separately given color channel Luminance LUT Used for all other pixel formats ie the monochrome and Bayer encoded ones A single look up table controls the luminance gray value of individual pixels When controlling the LUT you first need to select the table you want adjust luminance red green or blue in the LUT Selector enumeration The choice depends on the camera model and current pixel format Having the table selected you can loop through the entire range of LUT Index and adjust the LUT Value for each of them we ll demonstrate that in a sample code below Finally the LUT operation can be switched on or off using t
396. omatic mode described above is sufficient in most cases some applications might require greater control over the AOI settings 6 5 4 1 Two step AOI implementation In general there are two points where area of interest can be applied Sensor The camera might configure the sensor to read out only the specified area of interest This attitude has the advantage that the AOI has direct impact on the frame rate the smaller AOI the faster readout and frame rate On the other hand this implementation is strongly sensor specific Some sensors do not allow to reduce AOI in both directions others p Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 114 PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control impose additional constraints such as that the AOI has to be centered within the sensor The functionality would thus be quite limited on some camera models It is not allowed to reconfigure sensor side AOI during active acquisition Camera frame buffer The camera could alternatively read out the entire image from the sensor into its frame buffer and apply the area of interest clip the image before transferring it out to the host memory application buffer In this case the AOI settings have no impact on the sensor readout time and frame rate Only the required bandwidth for image transfer decreases that means lower network load for PicSight GigE lower PCI DMA load for CheckSight The advantage of this attitude is th
397. ompatible with the GigE Vision standard it will connect to the camera directly The Simplon can be however still useful for camera configuration evaluation or troubleshooting amp Note that the installation of Simplon is not mandatory if you are going to use 4 1 1 Installation in Windows 4 1 1 1 System requirements The Simplon for Windows does not have any particular system requirements the installer will install all the necessary dependencies including the NET Framework runtime Simplon is compatible with all recent Windows versions including Windows 7 Windows Vista or Windows XP Note that Windows versions older than Windows 2000 are not supported The Simplon package installation should be performed by a user with adminis trator rights 4 1 1 2 Installation media The Simplon package can be installed from two types of installation media e If you obtained the installation CD ROM insert it to the CD ROM drive The installation will start automatically If you don t have the installation CD ROM or if you wish to install a newer Simplon version you can download the installer from the download area on our website The installer file name follows pattern Simplonxyyzzz exe where xyyzzz stands for Simplon version Execute the installer Depending on security adjustments of your system and whether you are running the installer from a local disk or a network share you might get following security warning Simply pr
398. on Vision Blox is internally using the GenTL to access the image acquisition interfaces in cluding its own ones similarly as Simplon so the functionality and user experience will be prac tically the same regardless if connecting through Simplon GenTL Producer or the Common Vision Blox internal GigE Vision interface e Be sure to always use the latest version of the Common Vision Blox including any available service packs hotfixes They may contain important updates Read its documentation carefully The PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras might not be properly discovered if their IP configur ation does not match the network interface they are connected to for example if they are configured for different subnet In such case it s recommended to use the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool or a corresponding Common Vision Blox utility to configure all the cameras first before using them in Common Vision Blox e Chunk data are not supported by Common Vision Blox Event data are supported However the Common Vision Blox is using a custom event delivery mechanism not compatible with other GenTL producers Therefore the event data delivery will work reliably only over the Common Vision Blox internal GigE Vision interface a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 276 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages Common Vision Blox is expected to align to the GenTL event delivery mech
399. on all camera models since the same functionality can be achieved using the manual mode e The AOI is fully applied in camera memory the image is clipped before transferring out of the camera e Since sensor settings are not involved the AOI has no positive impact on the frame rate e All four AOI parameters Width Height and X Offset Y Offset are freely configurable No sensor specific constraints apply e Offsets are configurable during active acquisition e Size can be configurable during acquisition see Section 6 5 5 Fixed vs variable payload size p 122 ClipOnTransfer AOI Mode WidthMax Full sensor size eventually size after applying binning Sensor Entire sensor is acquired to camera memory No frame rate increase WidthMax Camera memory AOI is applied in memory before the transfer to the user buffer Size and offset Width can be programmable even during acquisition User buffer Figure 6 10 Clip on transfer AOI mode EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle select clip on transfer AOI mode vwSetEnum hDev LvDevice_ LvAOIMode LvAOIMode ClipOnTransfer z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 117 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control adjust AOI size to 300x200 pixels with offset 100 pixels from top and left image sides note that the order of setting the size and offset values might matter
400. on e 171602 PicSight P142AB Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 171603 PicSight P142AB Smart502 AS H PNX1 502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 171627 PicSight P142AB Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 171628 PicSight P142AB Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 8 PicSight P142AB Smart502 technical specifications B 9 PicSight P142AM Smart502 Specification PicSight P142AM Smart502 Interface Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s Smart technology 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs Sensor 1 2 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX267 Spectral sensitivity Relative Response 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm Monochrome color monochrome Output image resolution HxV 1392 x 1040 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1434 x 1050 pixels pixels Frame rate 0 15 fps Video format 12 bit single tap Scanning progressive Pixel size HxV 4 65 x 4 65 um Sensor size HxV 7 6 x 6 2 mm Shutter global 5 us
401. on end using LvCmdIsDone and read the result will not be automatically applied the application has to configure the camera explicitly int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvGevPacketSizeValue amp IntVal test if packet size 9000 is usable with current configuration LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvGevPacketSizeValue 9000 vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvGevTestPacketSize now wait until the operation end using LvCmdIsDone and read the result LvGetBool hDev LvDevice LvGevPacketSizeTestSuccess amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM determine the maximal usable packet size exec cmd LvGevFindMaxPacketSize now wait until the operation end using command s IsDone property will not be automatically applied the application has to configure the camera explicitly read_int LvGevPacketSizeValue test if packet size 9000 is usable with current configuration write int LvGevPacketSizeValue 9000 exec_cmd LvGevTestPacketSize now wait until the operation end using command s IsDone property and read the result read bool LvGevPacketSizeTestSuccess 7 4 GenTL data stream module The stream module controls the image acquisition from the device In the moment the Simplon GenTL Producer is always using just a single data stream per device B Stream GenTL features E GenTL Stream Module Stream ID Stream Stream A
402. on is started on a selected power switch using the Lens Control Calibrate command Note that the calibration will typically take a couple of seconds The application should wait until the command is finished and then eventually start using the calibrated power switch external ADC pair The camera reports whether the calibration was successful through a read only feature Lens Control Calibration Status which can read simply either Valid or Invalid When not successful the lens control functionality cannot be used and the corresponding features will be disabled The calibration procedure first drives the power switch to plus and minus sides observing the min max feedback values that can be achieved and the power switch polarity required to reach them After that it moves to the middle of the interval and empirically finds the slow motion parameters leading to feedback change by 1 per power switch pulse for optimal operation the lens control subsystem slows down the motor shortly before reaching the target position to adjust it precisely For convenience all the power switches can be calibrated at once using the Lens Control Calibrate All command which operates on all switches that have an external ADC bound EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle assuming that correct External ADC is bound calibrate the Power Switch 1 with its bound External ADC vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSel
403. on the camera settings the default startup set is not applied a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 180 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Note that when Default Startup Set is set to None the camera will use the factory default settings when booting or being reset Note that this option is not available at all on the CheckSight Check Sight Il cameras EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle store current configuration in user set 1 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice UserSetSelector LvUserSetSelector UserSetl vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice UserSetSave load and apply settings stored in user set 4 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice UserSetSelector LvUserSetSelector UserSet4 vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice UserSetLoad load and apply factory default settings vSetEnum hDev LvDevice UserSetSelector LvUserSetSelector Default vCmdExecute hDev LvDevice UserSetLoad use settings stored in user set 2 after during camera boot vSetEnum hDev LvDevice UserSetDefaultSelector LvUserSetDefaultSelector UserSet2 GEN lt i gt CAM store current configuration in user set 1 write enum UserSetSelector UserSet1 exec cmd UserSetSave load and apply settings stored in user set 4 write enum UserSetSelector UserSet4 exec
404. onfigura tion sets External ADC to configure Type enumeration Possible values ExternalADCl ExternalADC2 ExternalADC3 ExternalADC4 GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 219 a Leutron h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvExternalADCValue LvExternalADCSelector GUI name External ADC Value LvPowerSwitchCurrentAction GUI name Power Switch Current Action LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Power Switch Selector LvPowerSwitchBoundADC LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Power Switch Bound ADC LvPowerSwitchDrive LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Power Switch Drive LvPowerSwitchPulseDuration LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Power Switch Pulse Duration LvPowerSwitchPulsePlus LvPowerSwitchSelector GUI name Power Switch Pulse Plus Description Value of the selected external ADC Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit DN Action currently performed by a power switch Type enumeration Possible values Idle Pulse Calibrate AdjustPosition Drive GUI visibility expert Read only feature Power switch to configure Type enumeration Possible values PowerSwitchl PowerSwitch2 PowerSwitch3 PowerSwitch4 GUI visibility expert Binds an external ADC to the power switch Type enumeration Possible values None ExternalADCl ExternalADC2 ExternalADCs3 ExternalADC4
405. ons Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor B 25 PicSight R502B Smart502 PicSight R502B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 2 5 CMOS sequential readout type Aptina MT9P031 Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 366 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight R502B Smart502 Quantum Efficiency vs Wavelength 50 45 B A l ATN Kse O A 40 eok gt f t o 35 l amp a JA 3 30 i E WoA 7 l 2 20 j l S15 i i 4 w E iy e 5 lt i i E Pi l 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 Wavelength nm bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 2592 x 1944 pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input 11 7 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 2 2 x 2 2 um 5 702 x 4 277 mm rolling 39 us 55000 ms default 10 ms Free running Trig
406. ont 5 ULE Sacjoy seal Mec nev apv4 coni jethO np fa lcer 0 MCE REE VAC OMe metnir pa Atert Please study the rp filter documentation to understand its impact and decide when you want to disable it Perhaps it could be disabled just for the network interfaces used to connect cameras but keep enabled for the public ones Note also that when using the ip forward option the reverse path filter might be also active implicitly Study documentation of your system to know all details wrong subnet configuration please try to run the Simplon GigE Vision Configur ation Tool with superuser privileges In some situations the Simplon has to rely on special root only socket options during the discovery process and when running the tool with insufficient rights the cameras on wrong subnets might not be visible amp When disabling the reverse path filter does not help to discover the cameras with 5 7 Simplon configuration Following section provides basic information about Simplon software package configuration More information about the Simplon configuration troubleshooting and other related topics can be found in Simplon getting started 5 7 1 Simplon Settings utility and the configuration file The Simplon configuration options are concentrated in a single file lv simplon ini On Win dows systems the file is located in the application data part of the installation On Linux systems it s stored by default in etc opt si
407. open the device to get the handle disconnect the output signal on line 10 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSelector LvLineSelector rine toi vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LineSource LvLineSource Off e GEN lt I gt CAM disconnect the output signal on line 10 write enum LineSelector Linel10 write enum LineSource Off Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 139 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Digital 1 0 Control E Line Selector Line 10 Opto Out Line Mode Output Line Format Opto coupled Line Source off Line Inverter Off Figure 6 26 Output line disconnected 6 7 5 User output configuration As an alternative to the digital line output configuration synchronized with a cameras internal signals such as exposure active signal described above the status of the individual output lines can be directly controlled by user actions This functionality is implemented by the user output features in the Digital I O Control category To directly control status of an output line select the line and set its Line Source to one of the user outputs eg User Output 1 Multiple lines can be driven by the same user output Unlike with the Exposure Active signal the user outputs ara always available even in the free running mode Once the configuration is finished the output can be driven by toggling value of the corresponding user output
408. or GUI name Event Notification EventLvLog GUI name Log Event EventLvLogTimestamp GUI name Log Event Timestamp EventLvLogMessage GUI name Log Event Message EventLvTriggerDropped GUI name Trigger Dropped Event EventLvTriggerDroppedTimestamp GUI name Trigger Dropped Event Timestamp Description Selects which event to signal to the host applic ation Type enumeration Possible values LvLog LvSmartAppLog LvSmartAppString LvSmartAppInt LvSmartAppUint LvSmartAppRegister LvTriggerDropped GUI visibility expert Activate or deactivate the notification to the host application of the selected event occurrence Type enumeration Possible values Off On GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Returns the unique identifier of the log type of event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Returns the timestamp of the log event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us The log message coming with the event Type string GUI visibility expert Read only feature Returns the unique identifier of the dropped trigger type of event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Returns the timestamp of the dropped trigger event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us Copyright Leutron Vision 237 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE
409. or e 120603 PicSight P32M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 120627 PicSight P32M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 120628 PicSight P32M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 14 PicSight P32M Smart502 technical specifications Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 351 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color B 15 PicSight P33B Smart502 PicSight P33B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX424 1 0 bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 62 3 fps 12
410. or read int StreamAnnounceBufferMinimum a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 261 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features 7 5 Simplon GenTL Producer feature summary The following table provides condensed summary of all the features provided by the Simplon GenTL Producer for individual GenTL modules Some of the features are only relevant for certain camera families The range of allowed values might differ depending on the actual system config uration For detailed explanation of the purpose of each feature group and their dependencies refer to previous sections in this chapter Name Description Feature category GenTL System Module refer to Section 7 1 GenTL system mod ule p 248 TLVendorName GUI name Transport Layer Vendor TLModelName GUI name Transport Layer Model TLID GUI name Transport Layer ID TLVersion GUI name Transport Layer Version TLPath GUI name Transport Layer Path TLType GUI name Transport Layer Type GenTLVersionMajor GUI name GenTL Version Major GenTL producer vendor name Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature GenTL producer model name Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature GenTL producer ID Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature GenTL producer version Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature GenTL producer path Type string G
411. ork interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Indicates the speed of transmission negotiated by the given network interface in Mbs Type integer GUI visibility expert Unit Mbps Indicates the number of physical network inter faces supported by this device Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 228 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name GevMessageChannelCount GUI name Message Channel Count GevStreamChannelCount GUI name Stream Channel Count GevHeartbeatTimeout GUI name Heartbeat Timeout GevTimestampTickFrequency GUI name Timestamp Tick Frequency GevTimestampControlLatch GUI name Timestamp Latch GevTimestampControlReset GUI name Timestamp Reset GevTimestampControlLatchReset GUI name Timestamp Latch Reset GevTimestampValue GUI name Timestamp Value Description Indicates the number of message channels sup ported by this device Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Indicates the number of stream channels suppor ted by this device Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Indicates the current heartbeat timeout in milli seconds Type integer GUI visibility guru Unit ms Indicates the number of timestamp ticks during 1 second frequency in Hz Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature
412. ormat Line Pitch Frame ID Timestamp Exposure Time E Gain Selector Gain Figure 6 49 Chunk Pixel Format enabled associated feature highlighted EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle switch to the chunk mode vSetBool hDev LvDevice ChunkModeActive 1 and enable the ExposureTime chunk delivery vSetEnum hDev LvDevice ChunkSelector LvChunkSelector ExposureTime vSetBool hDev LvDevice ChunkEnable 1 now the camera appends the exposure time chunk to every acquired image the application can process the chunk data in each delivered buffer and read associated feature values while NewAcquiredBuffersComing LvHBuffer hBuf obtain handle of the acquired buffer LvBufferParseChunkData hBuffer 0 double FloatVal LvGetFloat hDev LvDevice ChunkExposureTime amp FloatVal switch off the chunk mode if desired LvSetBool hDev LvDevice ChunkModeActive 1 GEN lt i gt CAM switch to the chunk mode write bool ChunkModeActive true and enable the ExposureTime chunk delivery write enum ChunkSelector ExposureTime write bool ChunkEnable true now the camera appends the exposure time chunk to every acquired image the application can process the chunk data in each delivered buffer and read associated feature values while NewAcquiredBuffersComing before reading the v
413. orted the focus motor is wired to be controlled by Power Switch 2 If the camera provides feedback about the focus position it is wired to External ADC 2 e Iris If iris function is supported the iris motor is wired to be controlled by Power Switch 3 If the camera provides feedback about the iris position it is wired to External ADC 3 The lens control operation consists of three steps binding feedbacks external ADC s to drives power switches calibrating the individual pairs and finally control of the individual lens functions Binding external ADC to a power switch Before accessing any lens control related features on a given power switch it is necessary to bind the external ADC providing feedback about the current status position of given lens function The binding are configure for each power switch through the Power Switch Bound ADC enumeration When no external ADC is bound the lens control functions won t be available at all EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle bind External ADC 1 to Power Switch 1 and ADC 2 to Switch 2 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchBoundADC LvPowerSwitchBoundADC ExternalADCl vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch2 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice
414. oupler inputs common pole any polarity I O line 17 TTL input Ground Table 3 5 Power input amp digital I O connector pinout Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 45 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation 3 8 3 External device control connector A 26pin SDR female connector with lens control interface serial port RS 232 interface power input and analog video output Some of the interfaces might not be available on all camera models In such case the corresponding pins should be left disconnected The connector is not mounted on the legacy camera versions PicSight GigE AR PicSight Smart R and older An adapter cable with D sub 25 pin female connector is available The table lists also pin numbers on the D sub connector The cable construction is described below 13 1 26 14 Figure 3 31 External device control connector pinout Pin Signal D sub 25 1 Feedback voltage External ADC ground 12 2 Feedback voltage input of motor 3 Iris External ADC 3 max 3 3V 1 Feedback voltage input of motor 2 Focus External ADC 2 max 2 3 3V 4 Feedback voltage input of motor 1 Zoom External ADC 1 max 3 3 3V 5 Positive reference voltage for lens feedback External ADC resistors 4 3 3V output only 6 Ground 5 7 Lens motor 3 Iris Power switch 3 6 8 Lens motor 3 Iris Power switch 3 7 9 Lens motor 2 Focus Power switch 2 8 10 Lens motor 2 Focus
415. ous 1 DelayAfterStartAcq 50 Device DeviceSettings DefaultExposure 10000 DefaultImageWidth 640 DefaultImageHeight 480 DefaultTriggerSource Linel PCI Interface CheckSight P32B Settings C Prg Simplon Bin PCI Interface CheckSight P32B cam a Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 283 PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages DefaultExposure 16019 DefaultImageWidth 656 DefaultImageHeight 492 8 3 2 1 Interfaces In this section you can specify which interfaces are to be scanned for devices Typically the Cognex software installs support for GigE camera so if you enable ListGigEDevices then the GigE camera would appear in the list twice once through the GigE Vision protocol once through the Simplon GenTL interface As this adapter is primarily designed for CheckSight which is a PCI device the List PciDevices 1 assures its device s will be listed 8 3 2 2 Options NumberOfBuffers Defines how many buffers should be used by Simplon for the acquisition The higher number of buffers may be needed in case your Cognex application may not pick in time the acquired images they are queued and the higher number of images means a longer queue The default value is 10 in case you use triggered or non continuous acquisition and pick images in time the number of buffers can be reduced to 3 SupportRoi Enables the support of hardware ROI This should be enabled only
416. ow incoming communication will not be blocked for Simplon Explorer Repeat the same procedure for any other executables including programs you compile yourself you want to use for acquisition from the PicSight GigE camera x General Exceptions Advanced Windows Firewall is blocking incoming network connections except for the programs and services selected below Adding exceptions allows some programs to work better but might increase your security risk File and Printer Sharing O Firefox hgproc Network Diagnostics for Windows XP perl C Remote Assistance Remote Desktop Skype UPnP Framework 2 Add Pot Edt Delete T Display a notification when Windows Firewall blocks a program What are the risks of allowing exceptions Figure 5 4 Windows Firewall adding an exception h a a proorom To allow communications with a program by adding t to the Exceptions list select the program or click Browse to search for one that is not listed Programs E PSPad editor Python Trace Collector arfcview E Quick Settings 0 QuickSet O RealPlayer RecordNow Plus ES Remote Server Pid RemoteCapture Settings zl Path Program Files Leutron Vision Simplon Bin Browse Change scope Cop e Figure 5 5 Windows Firewall exception for Simplon Explorer If you like to be more secure you can restrict this exception to the subnet only or even to a spe ci
417. pair black white 1 twisted pair red white 2 twisted pair green white 3 twisted pair yellow white 4 twisted pair blue white 5 twisted pair purple white 6 twisted pair gray white 7 twisted pair brown white 8 An R WN Do VO NA WA WN LAA 17 18 19 20 21 a twisted pair yellow black 11 ee ee IS GR WN RI SY ON AU Aw twisted pair red black 9 13 twisted pair green black 10 23 2 single line orange 12 24 23 single line pink 13 oe lt a twisted pair blue black 14 Figure 3 32 26 pin SDR to 25 pin D sub adapter cable 3 8 4 Legacy power input amp RS 232 connector Hirose 6 pin male connector HR10A 7R 6PB 73 for power input and RS 232 interface amp This connector was mounted only on legacy camera models PicSight GigE AR PicSight Smart R On current camera series the connector does not exist corresponding signals are available on other connectors Copyright Leutron Vision 47 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Figure 3 33 Legacy power input amp RS 232 connector Pin Signal 1 RS 232 TxD serial data output 2 RS 232 RxD serial data input 3 Ground 4 Reserved 5 Ground 6 10 26 VDC power input disconnected on Power over Ethernet models Table 3 7 Legacy power input amp RS 232 connector pinout 3 9 Status LED A status LED is placed on the back side of the came
418. parameter using LvSetInt64 since the int32 range might not be sufficient for the unsigned 32 bit parameters LvSetInt64 hDev LvDevice ActionDeviceKey 0x07A312B2 configure the group key and mas for Action 1 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice ActionSelector 1 LvSetInt64 hDev LvDevice ActionGroupKey 0x00000020 LvSetInt64 hDev LvDevice ActionGroupMask 0x00000013 GEN lt i gt CAM set the action device key parameter write int ActionDeviceKey 0x07A312B2 configure the group key and mas for Action 1 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 148 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control write int ActionSelector 1 write int ActionGroupKey 0x00000020 write int ActionGroupMask 0x00000013 6 8 1 Using action commands for triggering The action commands issued from the application can be used for triggering the acquisition and other actions The respective actions used to trigger the desired operations are not configured however through features in the Action Control category but through features of the respective subsystem Refer to e Trigger Source feature in Section 6 6 Acquisition and trigger control p 124 to see how to configure acquisition trigger action command e Special Purpose Trigger Source feature in Section 6 15 Special features p 196 6 8 2 Generating the action commands The information how to generate and deliver the actio
419. pecify the type of image data delivered to the application buffer The available pixel formats differ among camera models In general they can be e Monochrome with various number of bits per pixel eg Mono 8 or Mono 12 e Bayer encoded with sensor dependent Bayer formats eg Bayer GR 8 or Bayer BG 8 In this case the application needs to decode the Bayer encoded image buffer to get a proper color image Simplon API provides functions for this Copyright Leutron Vision 19 Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Quick start Image size e RGB color format providing true RGB output in this case the Bayer decod ing is performed directly by the camera The camera will acquire full size image by default The acquired image size can be reduced using the Width and Height features which set the acquired image size in pixels The field of view will be automatically centered within the full sensor image El Device remote features Device Control E Image Format Control Width 1032 Height 779 Offset 0 Offset 0 Pixel Format Mono amp Acquisition Control Analog Control Transport Layer Control User Sets e Acquisition parameters The luminance of the acquired image can be controlled either explicitly through exposure time and gain functions or automatically through corresponding auto functions Exposure time Analog gain Auto fu
420. pendently from the main camera control so it remains functional even if the operating systems itself gets locked After the camera boots the watchdog is always inactive If desired the application has to enable it explicitly Watchdog Enable specifying the desired Watchdog Timeout Duration Once enabled the application is responsible issuing the Watchdog Reset signals in period lower than the configured a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 199 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control timeout to prevent the watchdog timeout expiration and device reboot The watchdog can be disabled again Furthermore the current Watchdog Timer Value time remaining until expiration can be queried It is important that the application always disables the watchdog timer whenever it intends to stop updating it regularly such as when the application shuts down otherwise the system would be rebooted as soon as the timer expires The watchdog timer is never disabled automatically Finally the integer Watchdog Failure Count provides information about how many watchdog failure reboots happened in the device lifetime Note that all the watchdog related features are in guru feature visibility level EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle possibly read number of watchdog failures in device s lifetime LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvWatchdogFailureCount amp IntVal configure
421. perties dialog box General tab select Install button to start the installation Networking Connect using is Intel R PRO 1000 MT Desktop Adapter This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks dZ QoS Packet Scheduler r File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder C t Uninstall Properties Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Figure 4 11 Windows 7 Installing the network filter driver step 3 The Select Network Component Type dialog box appear Select Service as the new network component type and click the Add button Click the type of network feature you want to install o Client amp Protocol Description Services provide additional features such as file and printer sharing aa D cra Figure 4 12 Windows 7 Installing the network filter driver step 4 z Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 57 PicSight GigE user manual Software installation In the Select Network Service dialog box ignore the options possibly offered by the system and click the Have Disk button to specify the driver location Select Network Service Sc C
422. plication running on Pic Sight Smart The contents and number of the values is defined by the application Event ID for this event type is 0xBB04 Event specific data fields e EventLvSmartAppIntSelector selects one of the values delivered in the message It is an integer with range from 1 to the number of values in the message To read the desired value set the selector to point to the value of ques tion e EventLvSmartAppIntValue reads the signed integer value the selector points to Asynchronous message carrying one or more unsigned integer values generated by the smart application running on Pic Sight Smart The contents and number of the values is defined by the application Event ID for this event type is 0xBBO5 Event specific data fields Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 178 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control e EventLvSmartAppUintSelector selects one of the values delivered in the message It is an integer with range from 1 to the number of values in the message To read the desired value set the selector to point to the value of ques tion e EventLvSmartAppUintValue reads the unsigned in teger value the selector points to Smart Application Register A raw register memory buffer message generated by the LvSmartAppRegister smart application running on PicSight Smart The contents and length of the regist
423. plying with the IEEE 802 3af specification Both PoE modes A and B are supported by the camera Beware of using the PoE cameras with 100Mbit Ethernet only cables where the spare wire pairs might be omitted With such cable the power wouldn t be delivered when using Mode B compatible power sourcing equipment The PicSight GigE PoE camera models are classified in the power level class 0 The power consump tion of a PoE model is slightly higher than consumption of the same regular model When connecting multiple PoE cameras to a single PoE switch verify how much total power the switch can provide and how it handles cases when the limit is exceeded The PoE cameras are powered solely over the Ethernet cable the power input pins on other camera interface connectors see Section 3 8 Connector and cable description p 44 are disconnected 3 7 2 Ethernet connection The camera uses Gigabit Ethernet interface It is fully compatible with the 1000BASE T standard also known as IEEE 802 3ab Gigabit Ethernet over copper It can be used in Fast Ethernet networks 1 OOBASE TX if the performance of the 100Mbit network fulfills the application require ments considering especially the limited possible frame rate The camera is compatible with all standard Gigabit Ethernet equipment Recommendations re garding choice of the network cards switches or other equipment might be listed in Section 5 2 Network performance
424. pplication Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 242 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvSmartAppint27 GUI name Signed Integer 27 LvSmartAppInt28 GUI name Signed Integer 28 LvSmartAppiInt29 GUI name Signed Integer 29 LvSmartAppiInt30 GUI name Signed Integer 30 LvSmartAppint31 GUI name Signed Integer 31 LvSmartAppiInt32 GUI name Signed Integer 32 LvSmartAppUintl G
425. pproach FromPlus write int LvLensControlNrSlowSteps 5 write int LvLensControlTargetPosition 75 exec cmd LvLensControlAdjustPosition Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 192 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control 6 14 3 2 High level lens control For given known range of lens types the cameras will support fully automatic high level control of individual lens functions zoo m iris focus based on the knowledge of the lens properties and a fixed lens control cable wiring Contact Leutron Vision for more information 6 14 4 Serial Port Control The CheckSight CheckSight Il cameras and some models of PicSight GigE and PicSight Smart are equipped with a serial port interface to control peripheral devices connected to the camera The interface supports regular synchronous command response string based communication All usual serial communication parameters can be configured Serial Port Baud Rate Enumeration adjusting the baud rate The values range from 2400 1 1 Baud2400 to 115200 Baud115200 The default value is 9600 Baud9600 Serial Port Parity Enumeration adjusting the parity error detection method Possible values are None default value Odd and Even Serial Port Data Bits Enumeration adjusting data bits per character Possible values are 8 DataBits8 the default value and 7 DataBits7 Serial Port Stop Bits Enumeration adjusting stop
426. pyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 313 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P33B GigE AS 1 0 Relative Response o in bayer pattern Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 7 4 x 7 4 um 5 79 x 4 89 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 16 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 12 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor Binning n a Decimation n a Mount C mount CS mount on request Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 314 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight P33B GigE AS e 111202 PicSight P33B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector e 111203 PicSight P3
427. r LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitchl LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvLensControlMinusEnd 42 LyvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvLensControlPlusEnd 169 LvSetBool hDev LvDevice_ LvLensControlInvertedPolarity 0 LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice LvLensControlPulsePeriod 100000 0 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvLensControlDutyCycle 9 GEN lt i gt CAM a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 190 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control assuming that correct External ADC is bound calibrate the Power Switch 1 with its bound External ADC requiring feedback range of at least 20 write enum LwPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 write int LvLensControlMinCalibrationRange 20 exec_cmd LvLensControlCalibrate now wait until the operation end using command s IsDone property wait_until done LvLensControlCalibrate then possibly reading and storing the calibrated values alternatively when known set the values directly without performing the calibration for example write enum LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitch1 write int LvLensControlMinusEnd 42 write int LvLensControlPlusEnd 169 write bool LvLensControliInvertedPolarity false write float LvLensControlPulsePeriod 100000 0 write int LvLensControlDutyCycle 9 Controlling the lens functions Having initialized the calibration paramete
428. r configura tion sets Selects which timer to configure Type enumeration Possible values Timerl Timer2 Timer3 Timer4 GUI visibility expert Duration of the selected timer Type float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit us Delay for the selected timer Type float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit us Signal activating the timer Type enumeration Possible values Off FrameTrigger CounterlEnd Counter2End Counter3End Counter4End UserOutputl UserOutput2 UserOutput3 UserOutput4 UserOutput5 UserOutput 6 UserOutput7 UserOutput8 GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Feature category Action Control refer to Section 6 8 Action commands control p 147 ActionDeviceKey GUI name Action Device Key ActionSelector GUI name Action Selector Provides the device key that allows the device to check the validity of action commands Type integer GUI visibility guru Selects to which action signal further action set tings apply Type integer GUI visibility guru Copyright Leutron Vision 215 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name ActionGroupKey ActionSelector GUI name Action Group Key ActionGroupMask ActionSelector GUI name Action Group Mask
429. r optimal performance the network with the Gigabit Ethernet 1 OOOBASE T components should be used In the host PC it is recommended to use a network adapter NIC with the Intel PRO 1000 chipset including its native device driver Using shielded S STP cables rated as category 6 or better is highly recommended to achieve good performance over long distance cables The switch should be non blocking it should support Jumbo Frames and have memory buffers of sufficient size The particular requirements for switch specification strongly depend on the way how the PicSight GigE cameras will be used in the system how many cameras will be connected if they will transfer images simultaneously and in which speed etc Refer also to Section 5 2 Network performance p 72 To achieve sufficient and especially predictable performance it is recommended to dedicate a network segment solely for the image acquisition avoiding additional network traffic such as in ternet or office that would interfere with the image acquisition 5 1 2 Possible impact of a firewall If the host PC has a firewall software running and you experience troubles with the connection or data transfer the firewall should be the first thing to check The firewall is a software which filters packets coming from the network and thus it can block some of the communication channels used by PicSight GigE So it can happen for example that although the ping command s
430. r some conditions or only with some particular piece of hardware or software describe the differences between the two cases and attach log files generated during both the successful and problematic sessions If only a specific sequence of steps leads to the problem describe this sequence 9 1 5 Return Material Authorization RMA If you need to return some possibly defective material to Leutron Vision please use the RMA application on our website The application will query you for some important information about your product s and their defect s deciding automatically whether you should send the material immediately back to Leutron Vision or your distributor or whether we will first contact you to do more tests for problem verification 9 1 6 Customer registration Customers willing to get different level of access rights to Leutron Vision download area should first register on our website The registration area gt provides various registration possibilities from access to freely downloadable data anyone can get access to it to access to Simplon download you need to purchase Simplon first 9 2 Troubleshooting Leutron Vision products 9 2 1 Troubleshooting common issues The lists below mention some most common issues that can be faced by customers but have easy solution It is a good idea to check this list first when encountering a problem It is also a good idea to check Section 9 2 2 Known problems and limita
431. rName read string DeviceModelName read_int GevDeviceMACAddress read_int GevDeviceIPAddress read_int GevDeviceSubnetMask read_int GevDeviceGateway 7 3 2 Stream enumeration The interface module also provides means for stream enumeration according to the GenTL specification However Simplon GenTL Producer currently always uses just a single stream per device For streams there s no update stream list command like with other module types the stream s configuration is always known upon opening the device module and remains fixed Stream Selector Selects one of the streams belonging to the device and allows to query in formation about the stream through the depending features see below The Stream Selector is an integer feature with zero based indexing of the device streams The index corresponds with the same index in the GenTL C interface The current range of the selector zero through its current maximum corresponds with the number of streams of the device Note that in Simplon API the streams are accessed through corresponding handles and the stream indexes ID s are fully wrapped into the handles they can be usually ignored by Simplon API users Stream ID Unique ID of the selected stream This feature is used for communication between the GenTL producer and consumer it should not be interpreted anyhow by the user EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle read informat
432. ra see Section 3 2 Dimensions p 31 During camera boot after powering the camera this LED is blinking irregularly As soon as the camera booted successfully and is ready for operation the LED should start blinking regularly with period of approx 2 seconds If the status LED remains blinking irregularly en error occurred during boot up If the problem repeats in successive boots the camera might need a firmware update or other service operation As soon as the camera finishes booting the LED s on the Ethernet connector should also start shining provided that the Ethernet cable is connected The LED on the right side of the connector indicates a connection to a host and its color indicates the connection speed green for 100 Mb s red for 1 Gb s The yellow LED on the left side indicates the traffic If any of these two LED s is not shining you should recheck the Ethernet cable connection 3 10 PicSight Smart architecture Every PicSight GigE camera also exists in the smart version PicSight Smart The basic function ality and Ethernet interface of the PicSight Smart cameras is identical to PicSight GigE cameras but PicSight Smart models furthermore provide additional resources and functionality 32 bit RISC processor additional RAM memory 64 MB or more flash memory real time operating system SDK including C C compiler and libraries for image acquisition camera control communic ation facilities and more This
433. ra features and their control input value 2048 grey pixel input image LUT indexes LUT values output value 4095 white pixel output image Figure 6 43 12 bit luminance LUT used as a binarization function EXimpion LvHDevice hDev adjust the luminance LUT open the devic to get the handle vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LUTSelector LvLUTSelector Luminance to0 invert the image for int i 0 i lt 4095 i LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTIndex i LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTValue 4095 1 0r to binarize the image at threshold 2048 50 gray for int i 0 i lt 4095 i LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTIndex i LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LUTValue i lt 2048 0 4095 don t forget to enable the LUT ivSetBool hDev LvDevice LUTEnable 1 disable the LUT later if needed LUT contents will be preserved vSetBool hDev LvDevice LUTEnable 0 e GEN lt I gt CAM adjust the luminance LUT write enum LUTSelector Luminance to invert the image for i 0 4095 write int LUTIndex i write int LUTValue 4095 1 ey FOR i 0 4095 write int LUTIndex i or to binarize the image at threshold 2048 50 gray Copyright Leutron Vision 159 a Leutron h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera feat
434. rally deliver the events through the GigE Vision message channel Other camera families in particular CheckSight Check Sight ll deliver the events through GenTL event signalling mechanism Note that all camera families including CheckSight deliver the event data in GigE Vision compatible format Therefore every library application capable of parsing the GigE Vision event data can use the same mechanism to parse also CheckSight CheckSight Il event data Not all GigE Vision and GenlCam based software packages are capable of working with the asyn chronous events If accessing the cameras through other library than Simplon API please check its documentation to see if it supports asynchronous event delivery and event data parsing In Simplon API the library deliver callbacks to your application whenever an asynchronous event arrives provided that you have registered for the callback delivery The callbacks will signal all the features corresponding with the data delivered with the event announcing the application that it can read the new event data It is important to read the data directly withing the callback which is executed in the context of the Simplon API event delivery thread After leaving the callback the event delivery thread continues and the event data feature values might eventually be over written by a following event All needed details are documented in Simplon programmer s guide In a 3rd party library the mechanism might
435. rame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 20 2 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 6 45 x 6 45 um 10 2 x 8 3 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 48 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 339 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P141B Smart502 e Analog gain 3 33 dB default 9 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 181602 PicSight P141B Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 181603 PicSight P141B Smart502 AS H PNX1 502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 181627 PicSight P141B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 181628 PicSight P141B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 con
436. re these values before the problematic communication with the device can ever happen ie typically before accessing the feature tree of the remote device EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle adjust control channel retransmission parameters LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvGevCCRC 3 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvGevCCTIT 500 ms GEN lt i gt CAM adjust message channel retransmission parameters write int LvGevCCRC 3 write int LvGevCCTT 500 ms 7 3 5 Determining the GigE Vision streaming packet size This topic is specific to GigE Vision devices only When acquiring the image data from a GigE Vision camera it is usually desirable to stream the data using larger packets to improve the performance see Section 5 2 Network performance p 72 The possible packet size value is however limited by the capabilities of the networking hardware involved When connecting to a camera the Simplon GenTL Producer determines the maximal packet size usable with the current network configuration and adjusts it on the camera For applications needing to further control the packet size while working with the camera Simplon GenTL Producer provides two additional features available only in the guru feature visibility level Remember that changing the streaming packet size on the fly might be tricky and these features must never be used while any streaming is active When the applicat
437. reading and writing Read Only the device can be opened in read only mode No Access the device cannot be currently opened e g because it s opened by another application already User ID also known as nickname of the selected device The user ID s can be assigned by the user to individual cameras and used as custom device identification scheme In Simplon API the User ID can be directly used as device camera identifier when opening it Serial number as a string of the selected device MAC address of the selected device GigE Vision devices only Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 254 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Device IP Address Current IP address of the selected device GigE Vision devices only Device Subnet Mask Current subnet mask of the selected device GigE Vision devices only EXimpion terface hItf open the interfac vrescan the list of available devices waiting for operation completion vvCmdExecute hitf LvInterface DeviceUpdateList now wait until the operation end using LvCmdIsDone read information about the first discovered device LvHIn to get the handle i e device with index 0 IivSetinte3s2 hit amp Lvinteriace Devaiceselector 0 char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hitf LvInterface DevicelD StringVal 1024 LvGetString hitf LvInterface DeviceVendorName StringVal 10
438. readout is performed gradually row by row as usual for rolling shutter sensors the exposure time is actually different for every image row shortest for the first longest for the last row Thus it is highly recommended to use this mode only with a strobe illumination falling into the common exposure time period a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 131 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control significantly faster with the snapshot mode you loose one frame time between amp The main advantage over the snapshot mode is that the global reset mode is the actual trigger and start of the strobe period aml 1 i Ext trigger Reset all rows 5 3 Strobe all rows integrating a D a Readout row by row see video output timing 5 3 Z A Picture pending Figure 6 20 Global reset mode timing 6 6 4 Trigger configuration When configuring the acquisition trigger it s first necessary to select the trigger type to be con figured The camera currently supports just a single type Frame Start trigger but more trigger types will likely be added in future firmware versions After switching the trigger on the additional trigger options will become available Note that the trigger configuration cannot be changed during acquisition Following steps document the procedure to configure the acquisition trigger 1 Select trigger type Use the Trigger Selector fe
439. res GevInterfaceDefaultSubnetMask GevInterfaceDefaultGateway read_int read_int 7 2 GenTL interface module The interface module symbolizes a physical interface through which the GenTL producer discovers and connects to the cameras devices It allows to obtain basic information about the interface enumerate the devices currently accessible through the interface and obtain basic information about the devices even before actually opening them e The CheckSight CheckSight Il cameras are always connected through a PCI Interface The name indicates that the camera s acquisition module is connected to the system through PCI Express e The GigE Vision cameras PicSight GigE PicSight Smart or any other GigE Vision compatible cameras connect through dedicated interface s Depending on Simplon version and or con figuration there might be either a single common logical interface called GigE Interface which encapsulates all physical network interfaces network cards available in the system Alternately there might be one GenTL interface per physical network card In the latter case the network related information features such as MAC address are reported When using the single logical interface representing all the network cards the per card features are hidden Interface GenTL features GenTL Interface Module Interface ID GigE Interface Interface Type GigE Vision E Interface Gateway
440. rews Not applic able to legacy cabinet version R1 see Section 3 2 Dimen sions p 31 Ordering number 999011 Mounting plate to fix all PicSight GigE H and PicSight Smart H and 90 lens mount cameras on standard tripods includ ing screws Not applicable to legacy cabinet version R1 see Section 3 2 Dimensions p 31 Ordering number 999021 CD with Simplon software suite for Windows XP 7 and Linux including Simplon Explorer to control PicSight and CheckSight cameras comprehensive programming library with automatic source code generator compatible to GenlCam GenTL and GigE Vision standards Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool firmware maintenance tool software drivers for CheckSight and all related hardware and software documentation Ordering number 16060 CD with C C library PSOS operating system kernel and Cross development environment under Windows to generate programs which run on all PicSight Smart cameras Ordering number 16050 2 5 GigE Vision compatible and legacy boot modes Since the PicSight GigE camera family was born even before the GigE Vision standard was ratified the cameras were originally using a proprietary communication protocol Our legacy software package LV SDS controlled the cameras through this protocol After ratification of the GigE Vision and GenlCam PicSight GigE adopted these standards operating in a dual mode when being accessed by a GigE Vision applic
441. rfaces and allows to query information about the interfaces through the depending fea tures see below The Interface Selector is an integer feature with zero based in dexing of the discovered interfaces The index corresponds with the same index in the GenTL C interface The current range of the selector zero through its current maximum cor responds with the number of discovered interfaces Note that in Simplon API the interfaces are accessed through corresponding handles and the interface indexes ID s are fully wrapped into the handles they can be usually ignored by Simplon API users Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 250 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features Interface ID Unique ID of the selected interface This feature is used for communication between the GenTL producer and consumer it should not be interpreted anyhow by the user Interface MAC Address MAC address corresponding with the selected interface GigE Vision interfaces only Interface Default IP Address Default IP address configured on the selected interface GigE Vision interfaces only Interface Default Subnet Mask Default subnet mask configured on the selected interface GigE Vision interfaces only Interface Default Gateway Default gateway configured on the selected interface GigE Vision interfaces only EXimpion LvHSystem hSys open the system to get the handle rvrescan the list of available i
442. ric signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 240 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvSmartAppint7 GUI name Signed Integer 7 LvSmartAppInt8 GUI name Signed Integer 8 LvSmartAppiInt9 GUI name Signed Integer 9 LvSmartAppiInt10 GUI name Signed Integer 10 LvSmartAppiIntil GUI name Signed Integer 11 LvSmartAppiInt12 GUI name Signed Integer 12 LvSmartAppiInt13 GUI name Signed Integer 13 LvSmartAppiIntl14 GUI name Signed Integer 14 LvSmartAppiInt15 GUI name Signed Integer 15 LvSmartAppIntl16 GUI name Signed Integer 16 Description Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic signed integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GU
443. ring information PicSight G43AM Smart502 e Analog gain 0 12 04 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain 12 04 11 48 dB default 0 dB e Black level 0 6 35 DN default 0 DN e Auto exposure e Automatic analog gain control e Automatic black level 42 dB 49 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Horizontal 2x 4x e Vertical 2x 4x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 412602 PicSight G43AM Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 412603 PicSight G43AM Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 412627 PicSight G43AM Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 412628 PicSight G43AM Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 4 PicSight G43AM Smart502 technical specifications Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor B 5 PicSight P133B Smart502 PicSight P133B Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash
444. rity None vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvSerialPortDataBits LvSerialPortDataBits DataBits8 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvSerialPortStopBits LvSerialPortStopBits StopBits1 configure the response timing parameters LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice LvSerialPortTimeout 100 0 in ms LvSetString hDev LvDevice_ LvSerialPortEOTMarker n LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvSerialPortMaxResponseLength 16 send simple command abc 5 n LvSetString hDev LvDevice_LvSerialPortCommandString abc 5 n LvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice_LvSerialPortCommandSend wait for the response and pick it up unless failure is reported wait until the operation end using LvCmdIsDone ov by specifying the timeout in LvCmdExecute call above int32_t EnumVal LvGetEnum hDev LvDevice_ LvSerialPortCommandStatus amp EnumVal char StringVal 1024 LvGetString hDev LvDevice LvSerialPortCommandResponse StringVal 1024 GEN lt i gt CAM p Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 195 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control fi wri wri wri wri Via wri wri wri wri exe be wal configure the communication interface parameters te enum LvSerialPortBaudRate Baud9600 te enum LvSerialPortParity None te enum LvSerialPortDataBits DataBits8 te enum LvSerialPortStopBits StopBits1
445. rk information and set up connections uy A amp See full map settings e WIN7 32BIT Network 2 Internet This computer View your active networks Connect or disconnect Access type Internet wa ieee Joined i Home network n W Local Area Connection Connections YJ Change your networking settings g Setup a new connection or network Set up a wireless broadband dial up ad hoc or VPN connection or set up a router or access point ree te GJE Net gt Network C 44 Search Network Connections rJ Organize v Ey g Local Area Connection HomeGroup ha Network 2 Intel R PRO 1000 MT Desktop Ad Internet Options Windows Firewall Figure 4 9 Windows 7 Installing the network filter driver step 1 Click with the right mouse button on the network connection which is used to connect the Pic Sight GigE cameras select Properties from the context menu Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 56 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation i Sees gO ut Net Network C gt 4 Search Network Connections Pp Organize v Disable this network device gt Gl Local Area Connection a 7 Rus Network 2 Disable AT Intel R PRO 1000 MTD Status Diagnose Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Figure 4 10 Windows 7 Installing the network filter driver step 2 In the Pro
446. rline transfer type SONY ICX414 Relative Response o in 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 350 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Monochrome color PicSight P32M Smart502 monochrome Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information 62 3 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 9 9 x 9 9 um 7 48 x 6 15 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 16 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 45 dB 73 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 120602 PicSight P32M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connect
447. rmware versions Simplon API provides means to check if a given feature is supported by the connected camera Simplon API can add additional capabilities to the connected cameras For example it can supplement image processing capabilities such as LUTs or color transformation by means of software if given camera does not implement them Simplon API also provides additional extras on top of the processing primitives offered by a camera examples are white balance coefficients calculations brightness contrast adjustments through LUT etc Details are discussed in Simplon programmer s guide The camera feature tree control is based on principles introduced in the GenlCam standard It might be useful to get familiar with these principles in corresponding section in Simplon getting started maual The camera feature model follows the GenlCam SFNC Standard Features Naming Convention standard as closely as possible Only for functionality that cannot be expressed by means of SFNC then custom feature names are introduced these have always the Lv prefix Individual features might be referred through three types of identifiers in the manual overview of all the features is given in Section 6 17 Feature summary p 203 e GUI name display name eg Exposure time this is the human readable name of the feature used to display the feature in a graphical user interface such as in Simplon Explorer When re ferring to the f
448. rnal list of interfaces Type command GUI visibility beginner Selects an interface module to be accessed Type integer GUI visibility beginner Interface ID Type string GUI visibility beginner Read only feature MAC address of the GigE Vision interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Default IP address of the GigE Vision interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Default subnet mask of the GigE Vision inter face Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 263 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Simplon GenTL Producer features Name GevinterfaceDefaultGateway InterfaceSelector GUI name Interface Default Gateway Description Default gateway of the GigE Vision interface Type integer GUI visibility beginner Read only feature Feature category GenTL Interface Module refer to Section 7 2 GenTL interface mod ule p 252 InterfaceID GUI name Interface ID InterfaceType GUI name Interface Type GeviInterfaceGatewaySelector GUI name Interface Gateway Selector GeviInterfaceGateway GevInterfaceGatewaySelector GUI name Interface Gateway GevMACAddress GUI name Interface MAC Address GevinterfaceSubnetSelector GUI name Interface Subnet Selector GevinterfaceSubnetIPAddress GevInterfaceSubnetSelector GUI name Interfa
449. rnative to gain settings is of course adjusting the lens aperture which can be automated on cameras supporting the lens control functionality Section 6 14 3 Lens control p 187 There are two types of gain available although not all camera modes support both of them Analog gain Amplifies the actual analog signal output of the sensor before actually digitizing it Digital gain Amplifies already digitized pixel values multiplying by a given factor Since certain noise is also generated during the A D conversion digital gain also amplifies this additional noise and is thus less accurate than the analog gain a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 149 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control No gain applied Analog gain Digital gain Figure 6 36 Comparison of analog and digital gain the histogram shows how digital gain amplifies the digitization noise Gain values are expressed in logarithmic unit decibel dB Increasing the gain by 6 dB approxim ately doubles the camera response To find correct gain value in dB for a desired pixel value mul tiplication factor use formula Gain 20 1log MultiplicativeFactor The range of possible gain values is model specific negative gain is also possible for certain models The available range might differ in free running and individual triggered modes Note that the camera might be able to adjust the gain only in small but discrete
450. ron Copyright Leutron Vision 144 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Digital 1 0 Control Line Selector Line 10 Opto Out i Line Mode Output i Line Format Opto coupled Line Source Timer 1 Active i i Line Inverter On Counter and Timer Control i E Counter Selector Counter 1 i be Counter Mo Autoreset pee Counter Event Frame Trigger Counter Reset i Counter Value 0 Counter Dyr 410 El Timer Selector Timer 1 Timer Duration 1000 us Timer Delay 100 us i Timer Trigger Source Counter 1 End Figure 6 31 Output configured to be fired on every fourth trigger an delayed 100 us i Yes fo Figure 6 32 Flow chart strobe configuration options z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 145 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control 6 7 7 Disconnected outputs When an output line is disconnected its line source is set to Off its status is always switched to its default high impedance for optocoupler driven high for TTL regardless the actual value of the line inverter flag Refer also to Section 3 7 Input and output signals p 39 example if the line source is set to Timer 1 Active but the timer itself is discon The line might be effectively disconnected even if the line source is not Off for nected not driven by any signal 6 7 8 Use for inter camera synchronization One o
451. ron Vision 5 r ana Model Cam1 G43AB r a CheckSight 0 Cam1 G434B amp Filter Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 amp PicSight P34B GigE SmartSOx 00 18 66 01 4 Socket Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 amp PicSight P34B GigE Smart50x 00 18 66 01 A gt SEE p Discovery Open Mode Multicast To configure CYB I Ignore Subn C ReadOnly J Maste L Control Discover Assign IP Exclusive Open Device 200 Discover Timeout in ms The tool will connect to the camera and display it s feature tree Now you can configure the desired camera parameters and when finished start acquisition by clicking the Grab checkbox Clicking it again will stop the acquisition 4 Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 279 PicSight GigE user manual amp GigE Vision Configuration Manager File View Acquisition Help Connecting with 3rd party software packages Device Port Device Control Image Format Control rare continuous acquisition Reset Image Width Height Pixel Format BGR 8 Packed AOI Mode Automatic Acquisition Control Exposure Time 15000 us j System 5 5 Leutron Vision GenTL Interface Pct Interface CheckSight 0 Cam1 G43AB Open Device CheckSight 0 Cam1 G43AB Creating Stream Channel Stream0 Adding Buffer 1082880 Bytes at 099E0020 Adding Buffer 1082880 Bytes at O94F0020 Adding Buffer 1082880 Bytes at 09C00020 Except of
452. rs it is possible to precisely control the position of the respective lens function Since the interface is generic the position is not specified in function specific units but rather as the desired value of the function feedback The user application is re sponsible for mapping the feedback values to the function specific units The features affecting the lens position control are Lens Control Target Position Target position of the function controlled by the selected power switch The position is specified as the desired value of the function feedback bound external ADC The limits for the position are given by the calibrated Lens Control Minus End and Lens Control Plus End values Lens Control Target Approach Controls how the target position is approached On some lens types it might be desirable to reach the target position always from the same time to ensure consistent results Possible values are Direct Moves the lens always directly to the target po sition regardless the current status FromPlus Approaches the target position always from the plus side If the current position is already at the plus side from the target position it moves directly If it is in minus side it first moves slightly to the plus side then returns back to the target position Note the plus here refers to the plus polarity of the power switch when the lens is wired with inverted polarity the plus side of the power switch might
453. rt Indicates the longest GVCP command execution time before a device returns a PENDING_ACK Type integer GUI visibility guru Read only feature Unit ms Controls the key to use to authenticate primary application switchover requests Type integer GUI visibility guru Controls the device access privilege of an applic ation Type enumeration Possible values OpenAccess ExclusiveAccess ControlAccess ControlAccessSwitchoverActive GUI visibility guru Returns the UDP source port of the primary ap plication Type integer GUI visibility guru Read only feature Returns the address of the primary application Type integer GUI visibility guru Read only feature Copyright Leutron Vision 230 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name GevMCPHostPort GUI name Message Channel Host Port GevMCDA GUI name Message Channel Destination Address GevMCTT GUI name Message Channel Transmission Timeout GevMCRC GUI name Message Channel Retry Count GevMCSP GUI name Message Channel Source Port GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Stream Channel Selector GevSCCFGUnconditionalStreaming GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Unconditional Streaming GevSCCFGExtendedChunkData GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Extended Chunk Data GevSCPDirection GevStreamChannelSelector GUI name Stream Direction Description
454. rt for EMC Test results diagrams Priifbericht fir EMV Testresultate Diagramme Test Laboratory EMC Testcenter Zurich AG Postfach 268 CH 8052 Zurich accredited according to ISO IEC 17025 Pr fstelle EMC Testcenter Z rich AG Postfach 268 CH 8052 Z rich akkreditiert gem ss ISO IEC 17025 Manufacturer Name Leutron Vision AG CH 8152 Glattbrugg Hersteller Authority Mathias Leumann President Bevollm chtigter Glattbr gg 19 Mai 2006 City Date Signature Ort Datum Unterschrift 2 6 2 2 Regulatory notices The cameras should be used with properly shielded cables and other equipment recommended in this manual Please contact us if you need further information regarding the necessary equipment 2 6 3 ROHS All units delivered after June 30 2006 are RoHS compliant 2 7 Environmental requirements e Operating temperature 0 C 50 C a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 27 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Basic information e Operating relative humidity 20 95 non condensing e Allow sufficient air circulation around the camera to prevent heat up If exposed to environment conditions outside the specified limits camera per formance can be significantly degraded or the camera can be damaged 2 8 Technical specifications overview Since the PicSight GigE PicSight Smart families contain variety of camera models featuring different image sensors and differing in other options lot o
455. rtAppExitEvent 6 16 2 Generic integer registers The interface provides 32 signed integer features Signed Integer 1 to Signed Integer 32 and 32 unsigned integer features Unsigned Integer 1 to Unsigned Integer 32 The smart application decides which of them will be enabled what will be their range and access status read only or read write EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle write 42 to unsigned integer 7 LvSetInt32 hDev vDevice LvSmartAppUint7 42 read value of signed integer 4 int32 t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppInt4 amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM write 42 to unsigned integer 7 write int LvSmartAppUint7 42 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvSmartAppUint7 42 read value of signed integer 4 read_int LvSmartAppIint4 Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 202 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control 6 16 3 ASCII commands The smart application can be controlled through simple synchronous command response ASCII string commands The user application will specify the string command for the application and start its execution explicitly The smart application will provide feedback through a string response and an integer return code The communication procedure is simple 1 Write the command message string to ASCII Command String Maximal supported command length is 128 characters
456. rtAppUint6 GUI name Unsigned Integer 6 LvSmartAppUint7 GUI name Unsigned Integer 7 LvSmartAppUint8 GUI name Unsigned Integer 8 LvSmartAppUint 9 GUI name Unsigned Integer 9 LvSmartAppUint10 GUI name Unsigned Integer 10 LvSmartAppUintll GUI name Unsigned Integer 11 LvSmartAppUint12 GUI name Unsigned Integer 12 LvSmartAppUint13 GUI name Unsigned Integer 13 LvSmartAppUint14 GUI name Unsigned Integer 14 Description Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integer register controlling a smart application Type integer GUI visibility expert Generic unsigned integ
457. s mount e 101627 PicSight P34B Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 101628 PicSight P34B Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 17 PicSight P34B Smart502 technical specifications B 18 PicSight P34M Smart502 Specification Interface Smart technology Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P34M Smart502 Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 32 bit RISC VLIW processor PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR2 RAM 128MB on newer and all currently delivered systems 32MB flash memory for user applications real time operating system C C compiler various APIs 1 4 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX098 Relative Response monochrome Output image resolution HxV 656 x 492 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 692 x 504 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 64 7 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 5 6 x 5 6 um 4 6 x 3 97 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 15 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 356 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specificatio
458. sc eseccsessseecstescceseneteesee seen cdensneecbebencecsenestesseeenen ston 304 A 10 PicSight P2O2B GIGE AS ssrsrssissisisisivsssitsnsiststsrersrsssnrisisisitassitskeisist n rran En teisine 306 A11 PicSight P202M GIGE AS 0 0 0 secccas ess scasseucucee senisesse rise reesen vase sabe baie eens 307 A 12 PicSight P2O03B GIGE AS scsesesesesesesesesesneeaeseaeseaceeacaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeeaeeeaeaeaeaeaes 309 A13 PicSight P32B GIGE AS wcssvescc ists ssecsseeesecesepes oasaveves sede snevaboreescsarel Stasareetsdedeseeeeee 310 A TA PicSight P32M GIGE AS 5 cscecscvesssesesesstcscceccvesebssenosovesetesubosebssossscnocebonencuen 312 A 15 PicSight P33B GIQEFAS vesseisccsesesecesartsevesece save steabecebesuseeeserisseesabesevesebabaeebessreeeeen 313 A 16 PicSight PS3M GIGE AS c c s5sbeseees ceesesatebsbie seeds cen ssensbteed cussetenebubtecpotesetepebbeteeses 315 A17 PicSight P34B GIGE AS csi scccsersepsste sescstesseetsbeseccasecsebebeseuecdeacabseceavevdsdeasie seeds 316 A 18 PicSight P34M GigE AS o c s ccsecssersscseseesebvssevedesscstebesesob od obedenosbvosebedosesenssebepekoues 318 A 19 PicSight P52B GIQE AS sss isscessesevescsssavescvevavescravavescvaraveccvasavesaveveveceravavesanasenecen 319 A 20 PicSight PS2M GIGE AS c ssessesssevscensi oe ostesieresetepesevensberesesstcbessebseeseebetenesensbenvdvs 321 A 21 PicSight P83B GIQE AS wccsisscesetesecdsasessvesese sect saeesece catasand sababandsane sabe cana
459. se the exposure time beyond the value which would start affecting the camera s frame rate 2 If the image is still too dark at the maximal exposure time level finish the adjustment by in creasing also the analog gain 3 The digital gain if available is always kept at 0 dB 6 9 2 Black level The black level function also known as offset controls the output value of the black pixels ie pixels not exposed to illumination It controls it by applying offset positive or negative to the individual pixel values That offset is expressed as a floating point value in unit digital number DN Black level value 5 DN means that values of all pixels will increase approximately by 5 The offset is actually applied to the analog sensor output signal before the analog to digital conversion The black level function can be used to keep the camera response constant in changing environment conditions For example if the camera and the sensor heats up the response of the sensor will slightly increase thanks to the thermally generated pixel output Decreasing the black level value will compensate for that It is usually desirable to keep the values of the black pixels slightly above zero so that a possible decrease of their value can also be recognized and appropriately compensated The range of possible values is model specific Positive and negative values are possible as well as decimal values Note however that the camera might b
460. sed together for automatic lens control Peripheral devices can be controlled over a serial port interface a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 182 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control o External Device Control External ADC Selector External ADC Value Power Switch Current Action Power Switch Selector Power Switch Bound 4DC Power Switch Drive Power Switch Pulse Duration Power Switch Pulse Plus Power Switch Pulse Minus Lens Control Minus End Lens Control Plus End Lens Control Inverted Polarity Lens Control Pulse Period Lens Control Duty Cycle Lens Control Target Approach Lens Control Nr Slow Steps Lens Control Target Pasition Lens Control Adjust Position Lens Control Min Calibration Range Lens Control Calibrate Lens Control Calibration Status Lens Control Calibrate All Serial Port Baud Rate Serial Port Parity Serial Port Data Bits Serial Port Stop Bits Serial Port Timeout Serial Port EOT Marker Serial Port Command String Send Command Over Serial Port Serial Port Command Response ADC 1 138 Idle Power Switch 1 None Off 1000 us Valid 9600 None 100 ms Figure 6 57 Example GUI showing the external device control features 6 14 1 External ADC s analog inputs The cameras might be equipped with up to 3 analog input connected to A D converters the application can monitor the inputs digitized valu
461. sion 238 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name EventLvSmartAppiIntTimestamp GUI name Signed Integer Event Timestamp EventLvSmartAppiIntSelector GUI name Signed Integer Event Selector EventLvSmartAppiIntValue EventLvSmartAppIntSelector GUI name Signed Integer Event Value EventLvSmartAppUint GUI name Unsigned Integer Event EventLvSmartAppUintTimestamp GUI name Unsigned Integer Event Timestamp EventLvSmartAppUintSelector GUI name Unsigned Integer Event Selector EventLvSmartAppUintValue EventLvSmartAppUintSelector GUI name Unsigned Integer Event Value EventLvSmartAppRegister GUI name Register Event Description Returns the timestamp of the smart application signed integer event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us Selects one of the signed integer values coming with the event Type integer GUI visibility expert Value of the selected signed integer coming with the event Type integer GUI visibility expert Returns the unique identifier of the smart applic ation unsigned integer type of event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Returns the timestamp of the smart application unsigned integer event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us Selects one of the unsigned integer values com ing with the event Type int
462. so the trigger modes implemented by rolling shutter cameras are different Snapshot mode Default trigger mode for the rolling shutter cameras In the snapshot mode only the leading edge of the trigger pulse is significant When encountered first row of the sensor is reset and its exposure starts With a small offset the second row and gradually all other rows are reset and their exposure starts When the last row is reset a period when all row are exposing starts The possible recommended strobe illumination should fall into this period When the common exposure time strobe period ends first line is read out then the second line and all other lines until entire sensor is read out Exposure time meaning the strobe period when all rows are integrating can be programmed in a sensor specific rang Ext trigger Reset row 1 L Reset row 2 2 Ar 6 Reset row N D F a Strobe all rows integrating 5 E i Z Readout row by row see video output timing A Picture pending Figure 6 19 Snapshot mode timing Global reset mode Some rolling shutter sensors support additionally the global reset mode which is very similar to the snapshot mode The main difference is that all sensor rows are globally reset at the same time and the common integration time strobe period begins After that row by row sensor readout starts Because in global reset mode all the image rows are reset at the same time but the
463. software packages will usually also provide convenience functions to handle camera settings The camera features controlling the standardized register streaming operation are DeviceRegistersStreamingStart DeviceRegistersStreamingEnd DeviceRegistersCheck and DeviceRegistersValid Note that the camera itself is also able to remember its current state and restore it later upon user request or during boot see Section 6 13 User sets saving loading camera configuration p 179 Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 101 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control 6 4 Transport layer control The most important feature in this category is Payload Size which is used to determine the size of the image data during buffer allocation Besides that the category contains lot of transport layer GigE Vision related features most of which are handled internally by Simplon API or other imaging library or can be configured comfortably through Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool Transport Layer Control Payload Size 5090816 Version Major 1 Version Minor 0 E Interface Selector 0 MAC Address 00 18 66 01 99 E5 Auto IP active On DHCP Active On Fixed IP Active Off Current IP Address 10 0 2 1 Current Subnet Mash 255 255 255 0 Current Default Gateway 10 0 2 100 Fixed IP Address 192 168 1 55 Fixed Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Fixed Default Gateway 192
464. sor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input PicSight G43AB GigE AS MT9V022 Quantum Efficiency Color Bus 40 Green B Green R Quantum Efficiency o4 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050 Wavelength nm bayer pattern 752 x 480 pixels 62 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 6 x 6 um 4 512 x 2 88 mm global 10 us 1000 ms default 15 ms e Free running Triggered mode e Analog gain 0 12 04 dB default 12 dB Digital gain 12 04 11 48 dB default 0 dB Black level 0 6 35 DN default 0 DN e Auto exposure e Automatic analog gain control Automatic black level 42 dB 49 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 296 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight G43AB GigE AS 413202 PicSight G43AB GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector 413203 PicSight G43AB GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 413227 Pic
465. source configuration exec _cmd LvSpecialPurposeTriggerSoftware 6 15 2 Boot switch The PicSight GigE cameras are delivered in default configuration fully compatible with the GigE Vision standard For compatibility with applications based on our legacy software package LV Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 198 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control SDS it is possible to switch them to operating mode supporting also the legacy pre GigE Vision communication protocol see Section 2 5 GigE Vision compatible and legacy boot modes p 25 The operating mode is selected upon camera boot and cannot be changed at runtime The decision in which operating mode should the camera boot next time is done through enumerated feature Boot Switch which has two options Pure GigE Vision Fully compatible with the GigE Vision standard All new development and feature improvements are done only for this operating mode This is also the default mode in which the newly manufactured cameras are delivered off the factory Note that the legacy communication protocol is not supported in this operating mode and the camera will not even recognized by the legacy LV SDS software Legacy Dual mode supporting both the GigE Vision protocol and the legacy protocol used by LV SDS Intended for existing LV SDS based applications Development of this branch is frozen no new features added only bu
466. space rotation 6 10 3 Gamma correction brightness and contrast Simplon API provides several utility functions helping to implement some common image condi tioning operations using the camera s LUT functionality It can for example configure the LUT to apply desired gamma correction optionally combined with brightness and contrast adjustment Simplon API would automatically find out the currently active LUT type luminance or RGB LUT compute the LUT values based on the required inputs and adjust the LUT The details are docu mented in Simplon programmer s guide 6 10 4 White balance The color interpretation in the acquired image might not always exactly correspond with the reality for example because of non neutral ambient illumination in the scene some color components might be emphasized more than others The goal of the white balancing operation Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 167 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control is to adjust the image colors so that color neutral objects white or gray are represented as such in the acquired image data This operation can be achieved through e RGB LUT linearly amplifying the color channels that are too weak in the image and vice versa e Color transformation matrix which can also simply amplify or curtail individual channels but can also shift the response of one channel to another one Simplon API provides functions to he
467. spects of network performance connected with using GigE Vision cameras such as PicSight GigE is available from Leutron Vision The paper can be downloaded from our website 5 2 1 Conditions affecting the performance The image data are streamed from the camera to the PC using the UDP protocol In case some of the packets is not delivered in time it is lost unless the application asks the camera explicitly to resend them Depending on the data rate produced by the camera and number of connected cameras the network as well as the receiving PC are exposed to corresponding processing load There are several points on the data path which might incur performance problems e When connecting multiple cameras over a switch it is important to consider the amount of data the cameras can produce simultaneously if acquiring in parallel If the data volume exceeds the bandwidth of the link between the switch and the PC or if the data exceed the switch s forwarding capability packets might be lost e When the data reach the host PC they are processed by the network card driver and the oper ating system s network stack Depending on the overall load of the PC number of interrupts generated PCI bus load processor load the packet processing might not be fast enough to cope with the incoming data and some packets might get dropped again If the network connection is shared for image acquisition and other traffic such as internet connection the other
468. ss for any application and is not protected by UAC Vision 7 In the next step you can select the Simplon components to install Note that for testing the cameras the runtime components suffice However for programming with Simplon you need to make sure the Developer s tools are installed as well When finished with the selection click Install Check the components y nt to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Install to start the installation Select the type of install Developer full i Or select the optional E M Run time Files components you wish to 7 Developer s Tools install i w and library files p M Samples with source code Documentation 8 After starting the installation the selected components will be installed to your computer The installer will inform you about the progress 9 When completed the installer displays the final dialog Keep the default option Reboot now and click Finish After rebooting Simplon is ready to use 1 2 Prepare the camera s 1 Connect the camera to proper 10 26V power supply z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 14 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Quick start 2 Connect the camera to the network or directly to the PC using a suitable Ethernet cable We recommend to use shielded S STP category 6 cable or better 3 In optimal case the network card interfacing the camera will be dedicated to the image acquis
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470. steps It will align the requested value to the closest step to know the exact used value the application might want to re read the gain after setting it All the camera models are adjusted so that for gain set to 0 dB the maximal sensor output output of fully saturated sensor produces the white pixels pixel value 255 for 8 bit pixel format 6 dB O dB Ayo cD d 8 bit pixel format A Q s f 3 5 ey Al EEEE ET EE Pree 6 dB a i 3 m 0 50 100 Sensor output voltage Figure 6 37 Output pixel values for various gains assumes that no black level is applied a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 150 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Decreased gain Increased gain Figure 6 38 Gain effect example 6 dB Before reading writing the Gain value it is necessary to first select the gain type to be accessed in the Gain Selector enumeration Possible values are Analog and Digital although not all camera models support both of them EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle adjust analog gain to 6 dB assumes that it is not switched to automatic mode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice GainSelector LvGainSelector AnalogAll LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice Gain 6 0 if desired re read the value possibly adjusted by the camera double FloatVal LvGetFloat hDev LvDev_Gain amp FloatVal adjust digital gain if a
471. stored with user configura tion sets Copyright Leutron Vision 222 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvSerialPortParity GUI name Serial Port Parity LvSerialPortDataBits GUI name Serial Port Data Bits LvSerialPortStopBits GUI name Serial Port Stop Bits LvSerialPortTimeout GUI name Serial Port Timeout LvSerialPortKOTMarker GUI name Serial Port EOT Marker LvSerialPortMaxResponseLength GUI name Serial Port Max Response Length Description Parity used for the serial port communication Type enumeration Possible values None Odd Even GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Data bits per character for the serial port com munication Type enumeration Possible values DataBits7 DataBits8 GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Stop bits per character for the serial port commu nication Type enumeration Possible values StopBits1 StopBitsldot5 StopBits2 GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Timeout value used to finish waiting for com mand response Type float GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit ms Short string or single character marking end of transmission Type string GUI visibility expert Streamable f
472. string LvSmartAppAsciiCmdString foobar exec cmd LvSmartAppAsciiCmdExecute wait for the response and pick it up wait_until done LvSmartAppAsciiCmdExecute read string LvSmartAppAsciiCmdFeedback read_ int LvSmartAppAsciiCmdRetCode 6 17 Feature summary The following table provides condensed summary of all the features existing among all our camera families Some of the features are only supported by certain camera families some of them even just by certain few camera models The range of allowed values might differ For detailed explanation of the purpose of each feature group and their dependencies refer to previous sections in this chapter To learn availability of a feature on a particular camera model refer to the model datasheet or contact our sales department a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 203 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name Description Feature category Device Control refer to Section 6 3 Information about the camera p 98 DeviceVendorName GUI name Vendor Name DeviceModelNam GUI name Model Name DeviceManufacturerInfo GUI name Manufacturer Info DeviceVersion GUI name Device Hardware Version DeviceFirmwareVersion GUI name Device Firmware Version LvRecoveryFirmwareVersion GUI name Recovery Firmware Version DevicelID GUI name Device ID DeviceUserID GUI name Device User ID LvSensorIiD
473. sure time in microseconds Type float GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit us Selects the automatic exposure mode Type enumeration Possible values Off Once Continuous GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Copyright Leutron Vision 211 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvAcquisitionFrameRateControlMode GUI name Acquisition Frame Rate Control AcquisitionFrameRate GUI name Acquisition Frame Rate Description Switches the acquisition frame rate control on or off Type enumeration Possible values Off On GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Acquisition frame rate in frames per second Hz Type float GUI visibility beginner Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Unit Hz Feature category Digital 1 0 Control refer to Section 6 7 Digital I O counters and timers p 136 LineSelector GUI name Line Selector LineMode LineSelector GUI name Line Mode LineFormat LineSelector GUI name Line Format Selects the I O line for querying and configura tion Type enumeration Possible values Linel Line2 Line3 ine4 Line5 Lineo Line7 Lines ine9 Linel0 Linell Linel2 Linel3 Linel4 Linel5 Linel 6 Linel7 Linel8 Linel9 Line20
474. t Leutron Vision 69 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation 5 1 3 Checking the connection As required by the GigE Vision standard the default off factory configuration of the PicSight GigE cameras starts in the DHCP LLA mode If a DHCP server is running in the network the camera will obtain the IP address through the DHCP protocol If the DHCP procedure fails the camera falls back to the LLA link local address scheme The cameras using the firmware version 1 x the legacy mode Section 2 5 GigE Vision compatible and legacy boot modes p 25 do not start with DHCP configuration but rather with a fixed IP address 192 168 1 55 subnet mask 255 255 0 0 This configuration can be adjusted eg switching to a fixed IP address for the camera either through the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool Section 5 6 Simplon GigE Vision Configur ation Tool p 90 or directly through the feature tree in Simplon Explorer Section 6 4 2 Selected GigE Vision related features p 103 The fastest way to verify connection is using the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool When starting the tool will search for the GigE Vision cameras connected to the system and displays them in a list All the cameras directly accessible to the system will be displayed with a green icon F Simplon GigE ision configuration 1 00 081 loj xj EEEN PicSight P202B GigE Smart
475. t feature level Finally the nick name used to identify the device is accessible read write in Device User ID Firmware version The version of the firmware loaded on the camera is accessible as string in feature Device Firmware Version IP configuration The information related to device s IP configuration such as Current IP Address Current Subnet Mask MAC Address and other related features are located in the Transport Layer Control category a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 21 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Device remote features Device Control Quick start Vendor Leutron Me e ight GigE Smart70x Manufacturer Info Di Firmwar 2 00 015 Device User ID Clyde Image Format Control Acquisition Control Analog Control 0 C Addre 00 18 66 0 Auto IP active On DHCP Active On Fixed IP Active Current IP Addr Current g 00 Fixed IP Address 10 0 2 226 Fixed Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Fixed Default Gateway 10 0 2 100 User Sets E i Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 22 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Basic information 2 Basic information 2 1 Product package The standard product package contains just the camera itself Any required camera accessories Section 2 4 Accessories p 24 should be ordered separately Camera control software Simplon device driv
476. t Dimension e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version Weight 145g Power input 10 26V 5W a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 317 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Ordering information PicSight P34B GigE AS e 101202 PicSight P34B GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector e 101203 PicSight P34B GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 101227 PicSight P34B GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector e 101228 PicSight P34B GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 101302 PicSight P34B GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 101303 PicSight P34B GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 101327 PicSight P34B GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 101328 PicSight P34B GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime func tion lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 17 PicSight P34B GigE AS technical specifications A 18 PicSight P34M GigE AS Specification Interface Sensor Spectral sensitivity Monochrome color PicSight P34M GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 4 CCD interline transfer type S
477. t 1 to logical 1 outut 2 to logical 0 the other ones are left intact keeping their current status LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice UserOutputValueAll 0x1 e GEN lt I gt CAM connect line sources to user outputs as desired set the value all mask to enable user output 1 and 2 write int UserOutputValueAllMask 0x3 following call sets just the enabled outputs to logical 1 the other ones are left intact keeping their current status write int UserOutputValueAll OxFF next call sets output 1 to logical 1 outut 2 to logical 0 the other ones are left intact keeping their current status write int UserOutputValueAll 0x1 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 141 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Value All Value All Mask Effective result bitfield bitfield User Output values o B a user output ep Pf f to Ka B Figure 6 28 User Output Value All functionality illustrated 6 7 6 Advanced output configuration Sometimes the digital output timing has to be different than the exposure timing In such case the output can be driven by a timer started by the Frame Trigger event The timer has a configurable Timer Delay and Timer Duration both in us The delay defines how long after receiving the frame acquisition trigger the camera asserts the output The duration defines how long stays the output active The Line Source needs th
478. t Logs out of the camera administration space Note that the authentication data might still be kept by the browser in the current session To avoid that you should close the browser window 5 4 Firmware update The PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras are field upgradeable The upgrade procedure is simple and can be done using the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool tool which is more thoroughly documented in Section 5 6 Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool p 90 The following description assumes that you downloaded the package containing the new firmware from our download area or that you obtained the package from our support staff The package file name comes in shape PicSightGige UpdateMixed_ML 11 111 RG_gg_ggg bin where G_gg_gggandZ 11 111 stand for firmware version major minor and subminor eg 2_00_052 of the two firmware components the default GigE Vision compatible and the legacy component the legacy mode will be used only when explicitly configured or when recovering the camera 2 http www leutron com support downloads download area a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 85 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation It also assumes that the camera to be upgraded is already based on firmware of the 2 x line When upgrading from the 1 x firmware version please read additional instructions in Section 5 4 1 Upgrading from the legacy firmware line 1 x
479. t is not true RGB but a Bayer encoded format In such case the camera does not apply them directly no RGB LUT with Bayer encoded pixel format it just provides the recommended values read only as a hint for the application which can apply them after decoding the Bayer encoded image 6 10 2 Color transformation The color transformation functionality allows to adjust the color information through applying a matrix operation on every single pixel The operation is applicable only for true color RGB BGR output pixel formats Section 6 5 Image format p 107 since it takes the R G B channel values of each pixel as input The color transformation functionality can be used to perform various operations such as e image color improvement correction advanced white balancing channel overlap elimination e color to grayscale conversion e format conversion eg RGB to YUV e adjusting color saturation e adjusting brightness and contrast of color images e hue rotation e etc The color transformation functionality might be only available on specific camera models Please contact Leutron Vision to check availability of the feature and its detailed documentation for given model a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 166 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Applied color transformation matrix Figure 6 46 Artificial example illustrating the color transformation in this case full color
480. t s not driven OV The delays listed in the table are setup dependent mean values while the jitters are maximal de viations from those mean values Parameter Value Operating voltage 5V 10 absolute maximum 6 5V ON voltage level gt 3 5V OFF voltage level lt 1 5V High level output current 32mA max high level at 3 8V min Low level output current 32mA max low level at 0 55V max Input to sensor trigger delay 19 us jitter 13 2 us TTL in to TTL out delay 32 us jitter 10 2 us Table 3 3 TTL input output parameters summary 3 7 7 Lens control interface External ADC s amp Power switches The lens control interface consists of three power switches able to drive most motorized zoom lens types available on the market Three external ADC inputs are used as feedback monitoring the current position of given lens function 3 7 8 Serial port interface Standard RS 232 communication interface accessible directly from the camera s feature tree Configurable communication parameters are baud rate parity data bits stop bits 3 8 Connector and cable description amp All the grounds from individual connectors are connected inside the camera 3 8 1 Ethernet connector A standard Ethernet connector 8P8C modular plug often also referred to as RJ 45 Refer to the corresponding Ethernet specifications for more details The connector is equipped with two standard status LED s ACT LINK Fig
481. t types Log LvLog Trigger Dropped LvTriggerDropped Camera logging messages Intended for troubleshooting and support purposes If needed our support staff will provide in structions how to capture the entire log Please note that the log contents is intended to be interpreted solely by our support staff it does not provide any information useful for the camera user Therefore please do not try to interpret its contents or report to us log contents that you potentially find suspiciouis Under normal circumstances the log events should be switched off so that they do not occupy the camera link Event ID for this event type is 0xBB01 Event specific data fields e EventLvLogMessage log message as string of variable length If a log message is too long longer than the maximal possible event data size allowed by the GigE Vision standard the camera splits it among multiple events Message signalling that a frame trigger was dropped because it was issued too early before the camera could accept it Note that the way how early triggers are processed cache drop can be controlled through feature Trigger Caching Section 6 6 Acquisition and trigger control p 124 Info Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 177 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Smart Application Log LvSmartAppLog Smart Application String LvSmartAppString Smart Applicatio
482. tBool hDev LvDevice LvVariablePayloadSize 1 use fixed payload size the PayloadSize feature reports actual size LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LvVariablePayloadSize 0 after finishing the configuration read payload size feature and use it for the buffer allcoation int32_t IntVal LvGetInt32 hDev LvDevice PayloadSize amp IntVal GEN lt i gt CAM Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 123 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control use variable payload size the PayloadSize feature reports max possible size write bool LwVariablePayloadSize true use fixed payload size the PayloadSize feature reports actual size write bool LvVariablePayloadSize false after finishing the configuration read payload size feature and use it for the buffer allcoation read_int PayloadSize 6 6 Acquisition and trigger control This section discusses all features related to image acquisition from essential acquisition control exposure time frame rate to trigger modes Acquisition Control Acquisition Mode Continuous Trigger Selector Frame Start Trigger Mode on Generate Software Trigger Trigger Source Line 1 Opto In Trigger Activation Rising Edge Trigger Caching Cache Early Triggers Exposure Mode Timed Long Range Exposure Mode Off Exposure Time 64185 us Acquisition Frame Rate Control Acquisition Frame
483. tType FeatureDevEvent LvEventStartThread Second callbacks need to be registered on the features associated with the desired event LvRegisterFeatureCallback the rules about event feature naming are discussed below in Section 6 12 2 Event features naming convention p 176 Details including sample code are listed in Simplon programmer s guide In other software packages the procedure might be quite similar The Simplon Explorer application will capture the events automatically when enabled It will parse the event data and update corresponding values in the feature tree What it displays in the feature tree in a moment is of course the value associated with the last delivered event The event history is not recorded in Simplon Explorer The only exception are the logging messages which might be recorded and dis played in a separate panel This functionality is however only intended for cus tomer support If the support case requires it our support staff will provide in structions how to capture the relevant camera log Complete user interface of the Simplon Explorer is described in Simplon programmer s guide Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 175 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control E Event Control B Event Selector Log Event Notification On B Log Info User Log System Log GvpWriteCCP Unlink removing context for 10 0 2 48 1173 Pn
484. talled e Development files essential files for compiling against Simplon API as well as additional helper files Files in this category are typically installed only on a development system but not deployed with final runtime systems e Include and library files required for building Simplon API applications e Sample code e Documentation full documentation set for Simplon package and all Leutron Vision camera families Note that for testing the cameras the runtime components suffice However for programming with Simplon you need to make sure the Developer s tools are installed as well When finished with the selection click Install z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 53 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Install to start the installation Select the type of install Developer full i Or select the optional E M Run time Files components you wish to 5M Developer s Tools Z Indude and library files i Samples with source code Documentation install Figure 4 6 Simplon installation selecting components After starting the installation the selected components will be installed to your computer The installer will inform you about the progress Note that the installation includes also Microsoft Visual Studio runtime redistributable device driver for CheckSight cam
485. te from it s maximal value to a desired lower one The reasons might be to moderate the processing load or network load when full frame rate is not needed To enable the frame rate settings the Acquisition Frame Rate Control mode must be enabled first switched to On When set to this mode the camera internally switches to triggered mode and generates periodic internal triggers with the desired frequency The Acquisition Frame Rate feature itself is a floating point value in Hz EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle configure frame rate in Hz available only when operation in non triggered mode if LvIsAvailable hDev LvDevice LvAcquisitionFrameRateControlMode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvAcquisitionFrameRateControlMode LvAcquisitionFrameRateControlMode On LvSetFloat hDev LvDevice AcquisitionFrameRate 20 0 switch back to regular free running mode max frame rate LvSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvAcquisitionFrameRateControlMode LvAcquisitionFrameRateControlMode Off Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 135 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control GEN lt i gt CAM configure frame rate in Hz available only when operation in non triggered mode write enum LvAcquisitionFrameRateControlMode On write float AcquisitionFrameRate 20 0 switch back to regular free running mode max frame rate write enum
486. ted by the camera is always correct the size increase is legitimate in certain operating modes All integer based device features are internally handled as signed with native size on the current platform This can bring certain limitations in particular on 32 bit systems Whenever working with integers that might exceed the 32 bit range or that are by nature unsigned keep this in mind The features include for example e Timestamps and related features MAC and IP addresses 32 bit masks and bitfields such as Line Status All User Output Value All or similar Generic unsigned integer features used by PicSight Smart applications a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 271 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages To input an integer in hexadecimal form use the 0x prefix Res uliti OER To get a value displayed in hexadecimal form use the x appendix with the variable HexValue Values x e When trying to set an integer or float value which is out of the range supported by the camera the Halcon acquisition interface will not raise an error but round the value to the closest sup ported one e Chunk data nor event data are currently supported by Halcon Halcon image acquisition interfaces make significant efforts to allow changing any camera feature value at any time including the features that would be locked read only by the camera during the acquisition When
487. teger It is optionally appended to every image buffer through the chunk data Section 6 11 Chunk data p 168 The frame ID counter starts counting from zero when the camera boots up and keeps counting every acquired frame until it is explicitly reset or until the value overflows the 64 bit range in such case it would start counting from zero again Note that the counter does not count the image frames transferred to the host PC the application but rather all the frames internally acquired by the camera If the camera boots in free running mode default behavior it starts internally acquiring and counting the frames without transferring them to the application even if the acquisition was not yet explicitly started by the application This behaviour is partic ularly important for the PicSight Smart cameras which might be used in a self contained mode controlled by the smart application without intervention of a host PC Note that the frame ID is in general independent from the block ID low level tags used by the GigE Vision protocol The image stamp reset trigger can be very useful to periodically synchronize the image stamps among multiple cooperating cameras The trigger can be issued from an independent signal source or from one of the cameras which works as a master in the group such setup was demon strated in Section 6 7 8 Use for inter camera synchronization p 146 To activate th
488. tem C C compiler various APIs 1 1 8 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX274 1 0 a A gt 0 8 07 0 6 05 0 4 Relative Response 03 02 01 o 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length nm monochrome Output image resolution HxV 1624 x 1236 pixels Full sensor resolution incl black 1688 x 1248 pixels pixels Frame rate Video format Scanning Pixel size HxV Sensor size HxV Shutter Operating trigger modes 14 6 fps 12 bit single tap progressive 4 4 x 4 4 um 8 5 x 6 8 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 30 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 346 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P202M Smart502 e Analog gain 10 26 dB default 0 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 0 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 40 dB 69 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 1
489. ter Red icon the camera is not accessible For GigE Vision cameras this usually means that the camera is currently configured for a different subnet than the computer itself therefore they cannot communicate directly Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 278 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages amp GigE Vision Configuration Manager Device Select GenlCam Device Tree Branch Info CYB CamPort Assingment GZ SI GEY TL Interface Info brag Filter Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 gt A i t Name Local Area Connection PicSight P34M GigE RTF 00 18 66 01 97 5 ID FD MAC gt 00 18 66 07 A1 34 4 PicSight P34B GigE 5mart50x 00 18 66 01 Desc Intel R B2574L Gigabit Network C amp PicSight G32B GigE Smart70x 00 18 66 01 PicSight R502B GigE RTF 00 18 66 86 68 es A Socket Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 lt lt amp PicSight P34M GigE RTF 00 18 66 01 97 5 CJ amp PicSight P34B GigE SmartSOx 00 16 66 01 amp PicSight G32B GigE Smart70x 00 18 66 01 amp PicSight RS02B GigE RTF 00 18 66 86 68 gt lt j r Discovery r Open Mode r Multicast To configure CYB T Ignore Subnet 200 Discover Timeout in ms Reado control i eae Tar i Ge amp GigE Vision Configuration Manager Device Select GenlCam Device Tree Branch Info CYB CamPort Assingment Leutron Vision GenTL InterFace Device Info oe teri Vendor Leut
490. terEventSource CounterSelector GUI name Counter Event Source CounterReset CounterSelector GUI name Counter Reset CounterValue CounterSelector GUI name Counter Value Selects which counter to configure Type enumeration Possible values Counterl Counter2 Counter3 Counter4 GUI visibility expert Selects working mode of the selected counter Type enumeration Possible values Autoreset GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Signal incrementing the counter Type enumeration Possible values Off FrameTrigger GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Resets the selected counter Type command GUI visibility expert Current value of the selected counter Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Copyright Leutron Vision 214 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name CounterDuration CounterSelector GUI name Counter Duration TimerSelector GUI name Timer Selector TimerDuration TimerSelector GUI name Timer Duration TimerDelay TimerSelector GUI name Timer Delay TimerTriggerSource TimerSelector GUI name Timer Trigger Source Description Duration number of events for the selected counter Type integer GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with use
491. terface it gets in high impedance status The optocoupler output s logical state is understood as logical 0 when its output transistor is in high impedance logical 1 if it is in low impedance mode The optocoupler output work with operating voltage range of 5 24 V To take full profit of this signal isolation you have to connect the optocoupler tap to an external power supply The maximal switched output current is 10 mA higher current could damage the optocoupler output circuit The switching speed depends on the actual setup eg operating voltage temperature The delays listed in the table are setup dependent mean values while the jitters are maximal deviations from those mean values Parameter Value Operating voltage 5 24 V Output current 10 mA sink only current flowing into the col lector Output low level at 10 mA 0 6 V External resistor requirement No Opto in OFF ON to opto out OFF ON delay 65 83 us jitter 11 3 us Opto in OFF ON to opto out ON OFF delay 46 49 us jitter 10 2 us Opto in ON OFF to opto out ON OFF delay 75 95 us jitter 11 3 us a Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 42 PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Parameter Value Opto in ON OFF to opto out OFF ON delay 94 129 us jitter 12 4 us OFF to ON fall time 10 to 90 1 10 3 50 us ON to OFF rise time 10 to 90 40 70 us Table 3 2 Optocoupler outp
492. the LUT depends on the LUT type As described above the luminance LUT has always 4096 elements while the individual R G B LUT s have 256 elements each e The entire size of the LUT in bytes is naturally product of the single element size 4B and number of entries The order of elements in the LUT is defined by their indexes The element with index 0 is always stored at the lowest address aligned with the start of the LUT memory block The element with index 1 can be accessed at a 4 byte offset from the LUT beginning etc EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle adjust the luminance LUT vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LUTSelector LvLUTSelector Luminance uint8 t LUTData 16384 4096 4B prepare the memory block LUTData using size and layout compatible with camera s internal representation of the LUT LvSetBuffer hDev LvDevice LUTValueAll LUTData 16384 don t forget to enable the LUT LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LUTEnable 1 GEN lt i gt CAM adjust the luminance LUT write enum LUTSelector Luminance prepare the memory block LUTData using size and layout compatible with camera s internal representation of the LUT write raw _reg LUTValueAll LUTData 16384 don t forget to enable the LUT write bool LUTEnable true a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 163 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their con
493. the delay as number of the camera Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 104 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Message channel retransmissions Heartbeat Timeout Heartbeat Dis able Timestamp control timestamp ticks default value is 0 The camera timestamp fre quency is 1MHz ie the ticks correspond with time unit of 1 us It can be used as a flow control mechanism to control the maximal data rate coming from the camera eg when data coming from multiple cameras connected over a switch would exceed the link bandwidth see Section 5 2 Network perform ance p 72 The camera can attempt to re send the event messages which got lost the camera did not receive acknowledge for them The functionality is controlled by two features one specifying the retry count Message Channel Retry Count number of at tempts to re send the same message the other specifying the transmission timeout Message Channel Transmission Timeout timeout between two re send attempts in milliseconds The default value for both is 0 The zero transmission timeout means that the camera will not require any acknowledge for the message packets at all which means that whenever using a non zero retry count the transmission timeout should also be non zero As dictated by the GigE Vision standard the Simplon API same as any other GigE Vision compatible library or application maintains conn
494. the feature tree of the camera itself feature trees of the individual components of the GenTL producer controlling the camera can be also accessed The individual feature trees are se lectable through the combobox by the top of the window amp GigE Vision Configuration Manager File View Acquisition Help f Device Port bd l Factory Port 1 TL Port Interface Port DeviceTL Port hs i l Drean Port t __ Reset Image Y Counter and Timer Conteol Special Features Analog Control External Device Control LUT Control Transport Layer Control Chunk Data Control j System BS Leutron Vision GenTL Interface Pct interface CheckSight 0 Cam1 G434B Open Device CheckSight 0 Cam1 G43AB Creating Stream Channel Stream0 Adding Buffer 1082880 Bytes at 099E0020 Adding Buffer 1082880 Bytes at O94F0020 Adding Buffer 1082880 Bytes at 09C00020 Copyright Leutron Vision Leutron zen Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages When finished with testing the camera functionality in the GigE Vision Configuration Manager you can use the tool to configure the camera s for use through the Common Vision BloxGenlCam Driver Note that the Common Vision Blox libraries and tools will access the cameras exactly through this driver The Common Vision Blox acquisition drivers are stored in 3CVB Drivers directory The GenlCam Driver binary file nam
495. the length of the entire pulse the duty cycle specifies how much of this entire length is the power switch actually active in After starting the calibration the application should wait until the command is finished and then the newly calibrated values can be retrieved The calibration result can be further affected specifying a Lens Control Min Calibration Range difference between feedback plus and minus ends that is needed to consider the calibration as successful valid When the calibrated feedback range does not reach this minimal value the Lens Control Calibration Status is reported as Invalid and the lens control features are disabled for given power switch Knowing this additional information the previous example can be extended as follows EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle assuming that correct External ADC is bound calibrate the Power Switch 1 with its bound External ADC requiring feedback range of at least 20 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelector LvPowerSwitchSelector PowerSwitchl LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice LvLensControlMinCalibrationRange 20 vvCmdExecute hDev LvDevice LvLensControlCalibrate now wait until the operation end using LvCmdIsDone then possibly reading and storing the calibrated values alternatively when known set the values directly without performing the calibration for example vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvPowerSwitchSelecto
496. the lines available and their assignment to actual physical pins on external connectors is given at Section 3 7 Input and output signals p 39 and Section 3 8 Connector and cable description p 44 To query the information about camera s I O lines one may loop through the Line Selector feature and read the line mode input output and format optocoupler TTL In general the interface Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 136 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control recognizes lines Line1 through Line32 but only a subset of them might be implemented by a camera model The line mapping is fixed for all our camera families all PicSight and CheckSight models the legacy firmware versions 1 x of PicSight GigE used different mapping It s briefly summarized in the following table details are listed in Section 3 7 Input and output signals p 39 and Sec tion 3 8 Connector and cable description p 44 1 0 lines Mapped signals sinel Line4 Optocoupler inputs ine5 Lines Reserved sine9 Linel2 Optocoupler outputs Linel3 Linel6 Reserved Linel7 Line18 TTL inputs Linel9 Line24 Reserved Line25 Line26 TTL outputs Line27 Line32 Reserved Table 6 1 Overview of digital I O line mapping EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle query info about line 4 if LvIsAvailableEnumEntry hDev LvDevic _Lin Selector
497. the list of detected cameras Starts your default web browser connecting to the HTTP interface of the selected camera Switches to the firmware update mode and back Refer to Section 5 4 Firmware update p 85 Reboots the selected camera Displays help S56 gt 5 6 1 Discovering the cameras with wrong subnet settings under Linux Depending on the system configuration the Simplon GigE Vision Configuration Tool and Simplon in general might not be able to discover cameras that are configured for different subnet than the network card they are connected to The reason is that some Linux systems use by default so called reverse path packet filtering a mode in which the kernel drops any incoming packets that Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 92 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation do not match the routing table which is usually the case for discovery responses from cameras on wrong subnets The reverse path filter can be disabled through the sysct1 interface disable if for each interface used to connect the cameras net ipv4 conf ethX rp filter and also globally net ipv4 conf all rp filter For example SUdOMS YS CEI mewa oy con cull ero rele or SUCOM SiS er imet oA ACON ell romei een suco gyecrel mer Tori Gani STAA ee To make the settings permanent adjust them directly through etc sysctl conf etc sysctl d etc sysctl conf merei pVANC
498. tic adjustment of the feature is continuously applied To configure automatic gain it is first necessary to select through Gain Selector which gain type analog or digital is being configured EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle switch analog gain to automatic mode full availability checking for generic applications if LvIsAvailableEnumEntry hDev ivDevice GainSelector LvGainSelector AnalogAl11 vSetEnum hDev LvDevice GainSelector LvGainSelector AnalogAll if LvIsAvailableEnumEntry hDev LvDevice GainAuto LvGainAuto Continuous vSetEnum hDev LvDevice GainAuto LvGainAuto Continuous switch digital gain to automatic mode since now th xtended checks omitted wSetEnu hDev LvDevice GainSelector LvGainSelector DigitalAll wSetEnu hDev LvDevice GainAuto LvGainAuto_ Continuous switch to automatic black level mode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice BlackLevelSelector LvBlackLevelSelector All vvSetEnum hDev LvDevice BlackLevelAuto LvBlackLevelAuto Continuous switch the analog gain back to manual mode reading the newly adjusted value vSetEnum hDev LvDevice GainSelector LvGainSelector AnalogAll vSetEnum hDev LvDevice GainAuto LvGainAuto Off double FloatVal LvGetFloat hDev LvDevice Gain amp FloatVal m m
499. time when the camera is connected over a switch The per formance impact is however not too high typically just few percent The filter driver is currently available only for Windows operating systems See Section 4 1 1 5 Installing network filter driver under Windows p 56 providing information about installation of the filter driver the driver is installed automatically by default so the users don t usually need to care about it a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 80 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Note that the Simplon filter driver is not used when the camera is accessed from a 3rd party GigE Vision compatible software bypassing the Simplon GenTL Producer In such case please check if the software package you are using provides own filter driver 5 2 5 1 Enabling and disabling the filter driver use Once installed the filter driver can be disabled either globally or per device e After installing the filter driver Section 4 1 1 5 Installing network filter driver under Win dows p 56 it can be temporarily disabled in the Properties of each respective network connection clearing the checkbox for the Leutron Vision Simplon Filter Driver serivce g gt U Local Area Connection Properties Connect using amp Y Intel R PRO 1000 MT Desktop Adapter This connection uses the following items v 0 Client for Microsoft Networks
500. tion PicSight P32M GigE AS e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 45 dB 73 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 120202 PicSight P32M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector e 120203 PicSight P32M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 120227 PicSight P32M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 120228 PicSight P32M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 120302 PicSight P32M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 120303 PicSight P32M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 120327 PicSight P32M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 120328 PicSight P32M GigE PoE S RTF H PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table A 14 PicSight P32M GigE AS technical specifications Specification Interface Sensor A 15 PicSight P33B GigE AS PicSight P33B GigE AS Ethernet 1000 100 10 Mb s 1 3 CCD interline transfer type SONY ICX424 Co
501. tion mode of the trigger Type enumeration Possible values RisingEdge FallingEdge GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Generates a software trigger Type command GUI visibility expert A single bitfield that selects which features will be reset by the image stamp reset trigger Type integer GUI visibility guru Selects an image stamp type for configuration Type enumeration Possible values Timestamp FrameID GUI visibility expert Copyright Leutron Vision 216 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name LvImageStampResetEnable LvImageStampSelector GUI name Image Stamp Reset Enable LvBootSwitch GUI name Boot Switch LvBayerDecoderAlgorithm GUI name Bayer Decoder Algorithm LvBayerDecoderThreshold GUI name Bayer Decoder Threshold LvWatchdogEnable GUI name Watchdog Enable LvWatchdogTimerDuration GUI name Watchdog Timer Duration LvWatchdogTimerValue GUI name Watchdog Timer Value LvWatchdogTimerReset GUI name Watchdog Timer Reset Description Enables disables the reset trigger functionality for the selected image stamp type Type bool GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Selects the firmware type to load on next boot Type enumeration Possible values PureGEV Legacy GUI visibility guru Selects the Bay
502. tionality such as extended I O interface RS232 communication port and more Contact our sales team to learn the full list Technical details about individual PicSight Smart cameras are listed in Appendix B Technical spe cifications for the smart models p 332 Complete description of the PicSight Smart cameras and especially their programming and con figuration is described in dedicated documents PicSight Smart Library API programmer s guide PicSight Smart Library API reference a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 97 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control In case of the PicSight Smart cameras the features discussed throughout this chapter can be also configured directly by the smart application itself The principles behind the features are the same no matter if accessed from the host or smart application To see the code examples for the PicSight Smart Library API check the corresponding chapter in PicSight Smart Library API program mer s guide 6 2 4 OEM features Additional features and options are available for OEM customers new features might be added on request Please contact us to discuss your particular needs 6 3 Information about the camera Most of the features in this category provide read only information about the camera Only few of them can be writable as well Device Control vendor Name Model Name Manufacturer Info Leutron Y
503. tions p 291 and Section 9 2 3 Simplon logging p 291 whether some hints can be found there If you are not getting any image if you get different image data than expected or if you have problems with acquisition timing check again carefully that the camera is set in proper working mode and that it is not in some error status see camera manual for possible description of such situations If you have problems with acquisition from a PicSight GigE PicSight Smart camera check whether your firewall settings do not interfere with the acquisition PicSight GigE user manual provides more information about this topic 7 http www leutron com rma client_id php 4 http www leutron com support downloads download area 4 http www leutron com support downloads registrations 6 http www leutron com support downloads download area a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 290 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Troubleshooting amp Support 9 2 2 Known problems and limitations 9 2 2 1 Simplon software package none in current version 9 2 2 2 PicSight GigE PicSight Smart cameras e For the R312AB models changing the exposure time in triggered mode or in acquisition frame rate control mode may crash the sensor and a reset of the camera is necessary This can happen if the trigger frequency is near the limitation of the frame time which depends on the exposure time For example a trigger frequency of 10 Hz with chang
504. tor should only be controlled by direct power switch adjust ments as described above The bound external ADC should be connected ina way so that driving the power switch with minus polarity decreases the feedback value plus polarity increases the feedback value 6 14 3 1 Generic lens control The generic lens control functionality provides generic hardware oriented features allowing to control a pair of motor drive power switch and feedback external ADC It cannot provide high level access to the lens functions and therefore it should be avoided whenever the high level control is available for given lens type described below On the other side the interface is fully generic and can be used to control unknown lens types or other similar devices For certain set of selected lens types see Section 3 7 7 Lens control interface External ADC s amp Power switches p 44 lens control cables are available All these cables assume following mapping of lens functions to power switches and external ADC s see also Section 3 8 Connector and cable descrip tion p 44 a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 187 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control e Zoom If zoom function is supported the zoom motor is wired to be controlled by Power Switch 1 If the camera provides feedback about the zoom position it is wired to External ADC 1 e Focus If focus function is supp
505. traffic might affect the image acquisition performance and especially the performance might become unpredictable e When a slower link 1 OOMbit appears on the data path between the camera and PC but the camera itself is connected to the switch using a Gigabit Ethernet link the camera will not know about the bottleneck relaying the data in full speed The data would get dropped on the slow link The following sections will provide advice how to cope with the mentioned problems 5 2 2 Packet size jumbo frames The size of the packets carrying the image data is adjustable It has direct impact on the processing load induced by the packet stream processing on the receiving PC When using low packet size more packets are required to transfer the image Higher number of packets means more network card interrupts more packet processing in the network stack as well as by the application itself Higher number of packets means also higher overhead since every packet is carrying some header data Increasing the packet size can eliminate all this unnecessary overhead It is however important to remember that the standard maximal Ethernet packet size is 1500 bytes To use packets of higher than standard packet size so called jumbo frames it is necessary that the network card and all components switches on the data path support and are configured 1 http www leutron com products products for machine vision and image acquisition
506. trol 6 10 1 2 Direct and indirect LUT control LUT modes The LUT s can be configured either directly by adjusting the look up table entries or if given camera supports it through higher level functions built on top of the LUT functionality An example of the higher level function is white balance which is implemented on top of the RGB LUT The higher level function s fully control the LUT in such case it s no more possible to modify the LUT entries directly Therefore the user has to select the desired mode of operation If a given camera supports various LUT operation modes they are controlled through enumeration feature LUT Mode The basic always available option is Direct In this case the LUT entries are controlled directly by the application The higher level functions are not available Alternatively it s possible to select a higher level function e g White Balance In that case the features controlling given higher level function become available and take over the LUT control LUT itself is still available but in read only mode Individual higher level functions are discussed in separate sections EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle select the direct LUT control mode vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvLUTMode LvLUTMode Direct access the LUT entries directly now select a higher level function here white balance vSetEnum hDev LvDevice LvLUTMode LvLUTMode BalanceWhite
507. ts main window If you did not enable the Reset after update button remember that the new firmware will not become active until the next camera reboot F Simplon GigE ision configuration 1 00 081 loj xj on O0 MAC address Picsight RS02M GigE RTF 10 0 2 111 00 18 66 86 E8 28 0 Atheros PicSight G43AB GigE Smart50x 10 0 2 231 00 18 66 86 E8 59 0 Xaphoon Update device Package name PicSightGige_UpdateMixed_M1_02_166 R2_00_059 bin Simplon GigE updater log For PicSight Package firmware 2 00 059 Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess Status Update finished Device 10 0 2 111 1 1 Get Versions Prosess UUMNNNNNNNNNUNNNNNNNENRERENED 5 200 059 RecoverVersion 1 02 166 Open package Memory 2x64MB 166 Cpu PNX1502E Update selected device s Updating Device P 5 Device update finished Reset device 10 0 2 111 IV Reset after update I Factory default 5 4 1 Upgrading from the legacy firmware line 1 x When upgrading from firmware version 1 x few more steps need to be done The steps are de scribed briefly below whenever in doubts contact us to obtain further information Note that the firmware lines of the 1 x and 2 x lines differ fundamentally While the 1 x firmware supports the legacy operating mode of the PicSight GigE cameras compatible with the LV SDS package the 2 x firmware is purely GigE Vision compatible If you need to run the camera in a legacy LV SDS applic
508. ty The Trigger Activation feature controls which edge of the trigger input signal will be active ie which edge will actually ignite the trigger action Possible values are Rising Edge and Falling Edge rising edge being the transition of signal level from logical 0 to logical 1 The interpretation of signal levels for different input types TTL opto a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 132 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control coupler is discussed in Section 3 7 Input and output signals p 39 Not applicable for software triggering 6 Other options Eventually other fine tuning options can be adjusted Thes include e Trigger Delay delay in us between the trigger and actual exposure start e Trigger Divider allows to filter the trigger signals by a given ratio only every Nth trigger is used e Trigger Caching decides what to do if a trigger arrives too early before it can be accepted by the camera Possible values are Drop the trigger is ignored and Cache the trigger is applied as soon as the camera is ready 7 Triggering The triggers being generated from external device using a trigger input line or from the application through the Generate Software Trigger command can be issued as soon as the acquisition is started Eventual physical triggers delivered when no acquisition is active will be ignored the Generate Software Trigger command will not be executable
509. ucceeds the PicSight GigE is not accessible via the HTTP protocol the firewall has disabled access to machines on local network for web browsers Similarly it can happen that you can access PicSight GigE through HTTP you can even discover connect and configure the camera but when starting acquisition the images are not transferred to the applic ation this can happen when the firewall blocks the data sent from the camera through the UDP protocol Note also that the usage of the firewall software adds some CPU overhead which might degrade the throughput of the LAN The easiest attitude is to switch the firewall fully off However this can be recommended only for debugging or in situations when the PC is not vulnerable to network attacks for example if you use the PC s network interface only to connect the camera If the PC is connected to a network and especially to the internet switching the firewall off is not a good idea you should rather configure the firewall so that it remains active but enables the communication with PicSight GigE a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 65 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Preferrably one or more network cards will be dedicated solely for camera connection then firewall can be disabled for these connections and stay active only for network connections handling the non camera network traffic such as internet 5 1 2 1 Configuration o
510. uisition of the image included in the payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit DN Flag indicating if the trigger was delayed when acquiring the image included in the payload Type bool GUI visibility expert Read only feature Flag indicating if the configured strobe was dropped when acquiring the image included in the payload Type bool GUI visibility expert Read only feature The smart application string related to the de livered payload Type string GUI visibility expert Read only feature Selects one of the signed integer values related to the delivered payload Type integer GUI visibility expert The selected smart application signed integer related to the delivered payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Selects one of the unsigned integer values related to the delivered payload Type integer GUI visibility expert The selected smart application unsigned integer related to the delivered payload Type integer GUI visibility expert The smart application raw register related to the delivered payload Type raw register GUI visibility expert Feature category Event Control refer to Section 6 12 Asynchronous events p 173 Copyright Leutron Vision 236 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name EventSelector GUI name Event Selector EventNotification EventSelect
511. ully the license text and if you agree click the Agree button to proceed with installation Once confirmed your full agreement with the li cense text is assumed z Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 51 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation Siplon oroas Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement License Agreement for LV Simplon This Leutron Vision License Agreement is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Leutron Vision Switzerland for ithe LV Simplon SOFTWARE PRODUCT If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement you may not use the LV Simplon SOFTWARE PRODUCT SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This agreement grants you the following rights Installation and Use Reproduction and Distribution You may reproduce and distribute the BINARY code of LV Simplon together with your application in order to acquire images with Leutron Vision hardware You may NOT distribute any Pe eninge Dir Fis healt tated If you accept the terms of the agreement dick I Agree to continue You must accept the agreement to install Simplon Leutron Vision ee Figure 4 3 Simplon installation license agreement Next the installer asks you about the locatio
512. ure see the next chapter 8 3 3 Settings saved from Simplon Explorer The part printed in italics shows an example of settings which can be saved easily from Simplon Explorer by the menu Camera gt Save device settings for Cognex adapter The section name is composed from Interface ID and Device ID so the contents of this section is used only in case the same device is opened If this section exists for the device it has a precedence over the Device section contents ES Simplon Explorer 1 00 073 32 bit CheckSight P32B File Camera Acquisition Display Features Sourcecode Help Va a Disconnect camera E ON Fout Sy Update camera list s F4 Sys Info Statistics Use Feat Value s oa UYT Show 1 0 dialog Y Save camera settings t Load camera settings Special Features Analog Control External Device Control LUT Control and White Balance Transport Layer Control User Sets Chunk Data Control Device GenTL features GenTL Device Module Device Simplon features Simplon API Device Module s gt 8 3 4 Features The Device features visible in Simplon Explorer are also available through the Adapter The feature is identified by its Gen i cam name and in case of enumerations you can also see the available values in Simplon Explorer For example for setting the trigger source the feature name is Trigger Source and value
513. ure 3 29 Ethernet connector a Leutron Vision Copyright Leutron Vision 44 PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation Pin ON WD ON BRWNY amp Wire color code Signal 1000BASE T Signal 10BASE T 100BASE_TX white green BI_DA TX green BI_DA TX white orange BI_DB RX blue BI_DC NC white blue BI_DC NC orange BI_DB RX white brown BI_DD NC brown BI_DD NC Table 3 4 Ethernet connector pinout The color scheme and pinout shown in the table above applies for the straight through cables cable wiring standard EIA 568 A For cross over cable wire pairs 1 3 2 6 4 7 and 5 8 had to be crossed Refer to official Ethernet connector and cabling specifications in case of any doubts 3 8 2 Power input amp digital I O connector Hirose 12 pin male connector HR10A 10R 12PB 71 for power input and digital 1 O TTL opto coupler interface Pin ON DO BRWDNY O N O Figure 3 30 Power input amp digital I O connector Signal I O lines 9 11 optocoupler outputs common tap I O lines 9 11 optocoupler outputs common emitter I O line 9 optocoupler output collector I O line 10 optocoupler output collector I O line 11 optocoupler output collector I O line 25 TTL output 10 26 VDC power input disconnected on Power over Ethernet models I O line 2 optocoupler input any polarity I O line 1 optocoupler input any polarity I O lines 1 2 optoc
514. ures and their control The single step access is performed through feature LUT Value All which is based on GenlCam type IRegister behaving as a raw block of memory All the rules about selecting the LUT to be accessed LUT Selector or enabling the LUT LUT Enable apply same as in case of the per element access method the feature LUT Value All just allows to replace the LUT Index and LUT Value calls with a single input output request Since the LUT Value All feature accesses the LUT in a single step as a block of memory it is necessary to know the internal layout of the LUT e Regardless of the LUT type the size of the individual elements as they are stored in the memory are always 4 bytes Naturally not all bits of the 4 byte slot are actually used the luminance LUT uses 12 bit the RGB LUT s 8 bit elements When writing the LUT as a memory block the applic ation is responsible to not overflow these limits e Beware due to differences between the actual technologies the endianess of the individual elements vary among Leutron Vision camera families PicSight GigE cameras store the LUT ele ments in big endian CheckSight cameras in little endian format The application is responsible to provide the memory block in correct format when writing Note that these considerations apply only to the entire memory block access when accessing the LUT per element the LUT internals are shielded from the user e The number of elements in
515. ures and their control write int LUTValue i1 lt 2048 0 4095 don t forget to enable the LUT write bool LUTEnable true disable the LUT later if needed LUT contents will be preserved write bool LUTEnable false The RGB LUT works in principle same as the luminance LUT it only consists from three separate tables each controlling separately given color channel It can accomplish the same operations as the luminance LUT modifying all three tables in the same way It can adapt the color information in the image adjusting all the tables separately A typical use case is the white balance adjustment when individual channel responses are increased or decreased to balance the colors Both ap proaches may be of course combined eg to perform white balance and gamma correction at the same time green channel i red channel blue channel Output pixel value per channel DN Input pixel value per channel DN Figure 6 44 Examples of an RGB LUT used for white balancing increased red decreased blue channel values a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 160 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Original image After reducing the blue channel through RGB LUT Figure 6 45 RGB LUT effect illustrated blue channel reduced for simple white balancing The RGB LUT is used only with true color RGB BGR pixel formats after the Bayer decoding oper
516. useful hints about using Leutron Vision cameras and Simplon GenTL Producer with some of the major 3rd party software packages If you don t find instructions for the software library of your choice then simply follow the official docu mentation of that software package or contact our support team in case of experiencing a problem 8 1 Halcon MVTec Software GmbH This section provides hints for successful integration of our cameras in the Halcon library and ActivVisionTools The details of the Halcon image acquisition interface is subject to change by MVTec Software GmbH In case of any discrepancies the official MVTec Software GmbH docu mentation overrides the info in this manual If in doubts please contact MVTec Software GmbH to get more accurate information Some of the points below might be targeted for use in the HDevelop environment It should be well usable however for all Halcon users 8 1 1 GigE Vision interface PicSight GigE PicSight Smart When working with our GigE Vision cameras the GigEVision image acquisition interface of Halcon should be used This interface accesses the GigE Vision cameras directly no Leutron Vision software needs to be installed During the initial tests it might still be good idea to install the Simplon software package for easy camera configuration or possible troubleshooting If desired however the cameras might also be connected through the GenlCamTL acquisition interface as d
517. user manual Camera features and their control Name Description EventLvSmartAppLog Returns the unique identifier of the smart applic GUI name Smart Application Log Event aton Ay Pe Gr EvE Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature EventLvSmartAppLogTimestamp Returns the timestamp of the smart application GUI name Smart Application Log Event Timestamp SMa App icatankog Event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us EventLvSmartAppLogMessage The smart application log message comming GUI name Smart Application Log Event Message Mera Type string GUI visibility expert Read only feature EventLvSmartAppString Returns the unique identifier of the smart applic GUI name String Event ation string type of event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature EventLvSmartAppStringTimestamp Returns the timestamp of the smart application GUI name String Event Timestamp daa evens Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit us EventLvSmartAppStringValue The smart application string value coming with GUI name String Event Value the event Type string GUI visibility expert Read only feature EventLvSmartAppint Returns the unique identifier of the smart applic GUI name Signed Integer Event ation signed integer type of event Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vi
518. using similar syntax as returned from info framegrabber eg device DeviceID a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 270 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Connecting with 3rd party software packages interface InterfaceID producer ProducerPatnh Alternatively the entire output string from the info _framegrabber can be used to open the camera as well The info _framegrabber operator has an alternative form info framegrabber GigEVision device Information ValueList In this case it returns just the GenTL device ID s without the additional information The device ID unequivocally identifies the camera so it can be also used to open it However this mechanism currently only works in Halcon when the camera is detected on the first interface of the first GenTL producer therefore it s not fully reliable and we recommend to use the full syntax device interface producer When you need to rescan the system to discover newly connected cameras just call the info framegrabber operator again Note that Halcon currently avoids rescanning the GenTL interfaces where one ore more cameras are already open This might improve in future When opening the camera you can adjust the number of acquisition buffers the Halcon acquis ition interface will allocate for the camera In most cases the default value 3 will be just fine but in some scenarios it might be useful to allocate more buffers to prevent acquisition overflows
519. ussed settings permanent edit corresponding network configuration files The network configuration options are however system specific so please refer to the documentation of your distribution for details Below you can see a hint for the most popular distributions e etc network interfaces file on Debian Ubuntu based systems e etc sysconfig network scripts directory on Fedora and related systems a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 79 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation e etc sysconfig network directory on OpenSuse and related systems The module loading options might be made permanent through the etc modprobe conf configuration file or a file in the etc modprobe d directory depending on the distribution used 5 2 5 Network filter driver Streaming video data over a network might lead to quite high network load When the data has to be fully processed by the common network stack implemented by the operating system high CPU load on the PC side might be involved This means that part of the resources needed for image processing is consumed by the acquisition itself Indirectly the high system load may even lead to packet dropping To solve these issues Leutron Vision delivers a dedicated network filter driver The filter driver when installed hooks in a low level point within the network stack and observes all the network communication going through the network card where it
520. ut parameters summary PicSight Opto outputs common tap_6 Pull up resistor 4k7 Figure 3 26 Example of using the optocoupler outputs 1 O connector Pin 1 1 O lines 9 11 opto outputs common tap Pull up resistor 4k7 Opto output Pin 3 I O line 9 1 0 line 9 opto output collector on te o pi colle tai eae poe Sune eee Pin 2 I O lines 9 11 opto outputs common emitter Figure 3 27 Diagram of the internal optocoupler outputs connections internal camera output signal 90 output voltage on the connector OFF to ON fall time ON to OFF rise time OFF to ON delay ON to OFF delay Figure 3 28 PicSight GigE output optocoupler timing diagram 3 7 6 TTL I O s Standard 5V TTL transistor transistor logic interface After power up the TTL outputs are driven high and they remain driven high until reconfigured from the software interface Whenever the TTL output is disconnected in the SW interface it gets in driven high status TTL inputs are pulled up to 5V inside the camera to guarantee a stable input a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 43 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Hardware interface and installation in case nothing is connected To generate a steep edge the TTL input driver should be capable of driving and sinking 10mA The TTL input s and output s logical state is understood as logical 1 when it s driven high 5V and logical 0 when i
521. vailable to 6 QB if LvIsAvailableEnumEntry hDev LvDevice GainSelector LvGainSelector DigitalAll vSetEnum hDev LvDevice GainSelector LvGainSelector DigitalAll LvSetrloat hbev LvD evice Gain 6 0 GEN lt i gt CAM adjust analog gain to 6 dB assumes that it is not switched to automatic mode write enum GainSelector AnalogAl11 write float Gain 6 0 adjust digital gain if available to 6 aB Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 151 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control write enum GainSelector DigitalAll write float Gain 6 0 The camera might also adjust the gain automatically see Section 6 9 3 Automatic gain and black level p 154 On certain camera models in particular those based on the G43A sensor the gain is applied with a delay of one frame 6 9 1 1 Default gain and exposure time settings The factory defaults for gain and exposure time are adjusted for good first test experience ie to provide reasonable image brightness in regular office conditions in a typical illumination level assuming lens aperture size 2 8 We assume that the user will have to adjust the camera anyway for the target working environment The order of adjusting the default values is as follows 1 First try to adjust the image brightness by altering the exposure time Do not however increa
522. vel Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input PicSight R132M Smart502 Quantum Efficiency Monochrome 3 o I laze Eee a z ee E ee es PH Sej 14 rn 10 4 4 Is 04 4 4 4 350 450 550 850 950 1050 monochrom 1280 x 1024 pixels 30 fps 10 bit single tap progressive 5 2 x 5 2 um 6 66 x 5 32 mm rolling 28 us 520 ms default 30 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Analog gain 0 23 53 dB default 14 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level 51 2 51 DN default 0 DN e Automatic black level 42 dB 52 dB Horizontal and vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor n a e Horizontal 2x 4x 8x e Vertical 2x 4x 8x C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 364 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for the smart models Specification Ordering information PicSight R132M Smart502 e 420602 PicSight R132M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 420603 PicSight R1 32M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector
523. ver Timeout in ms Control Discover Open Device Exclusive a e When the Simplon package is not installed only the cameras discovered through the Common Vision Blox native acquisition interface will be recognized Since it is GigE Vision compliant it will detect any PicSight GigE and PicSight Smart cameras You can select whether to communicate with the camera through the Common Vision Blox filter driver or through a simple socket interface amp GigE Vision Configuration Manager Device Select GenICam Device Tree Branch Info CYB CamPort Assingment KD Factory GZ SI GEV TL n A Filter Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 Naw Local Ares Connection A1 34 amp PicSight P34B GigE Smart50x 00 18 66 01 99 Desc Intel R 82574L Gigabit Network C amp PicSight P141M GigE Smart70x 00 18 66 01 9 4 Socket Driver 00 18 66 07 A1 34 amp PicSight P34B GigE Smart50x 00 18 66 01 99 amp PicSight P141M GigE Smart70x 00 18 66 01 9 Interface Info lt lt l Discovery I Ignore Subnet 200 Discover Timeout in ms Open Mode Multicast To configure CYB gE E C ja soo Discover J E ee The current camera status is expressed through the camera icons Green icon the camera is ready for connection Blue icon the camera is accessible but not available in the moment usually because it is already opened in another application possible even from another compu
524. vers all common aspects of work with these cameras Technical specifications and other model specific data are listed in an appendix Appendix A Technical specifications for individual models p 293 Related documents Simplon getting started Simplon package overview installation instructions and quick start guide Product datasheets list of Leutron Vision camera models with links to their respective data sheets PicSight Smart Library API programmer s guide overview and tutorial of the PicSight Smart Library API library CheckSight ll user manual user manual for our CheckSight Il smart camera series CheckSight user manual user manual for our CheckSight smart camera series Simplon tools overview and documentation of various tools delivered with the Simplon package a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 9 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Where do find Where do find The following points could help you to search for some important piece of information within this manual Install and test the camera quickly Chapter 1 Quick start p 13 Technical specifications Appendix A Technical specifications for individual models p 293 Connector pinout description Section 3 8 Connector and cable description p 44 Simplon package installation instructions Section 4 1 Simplon p 50 Camera setup and configuration incl firmware update Chapter 5 Initial con
525. wall coe Figure 5 1 Windows Firewall general settings If the network connections used for connecting the cameras are not shared with other network traffic which is recommended practice than you can switch off the firewall for those connections and keep it on only for the connections handling the regular network traffic This can be done in the Advanced tab of the firewall configuration window Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 66 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Initial configuration and preparation Windows Firewall xi General Exceptions Advanced M Network Connection Settings Windows Firewall is enabled for the connections selected below To add exceptions for an individual connection select it and then click Settings Settings Local Area Connection O Local Area Connection 2 O Local Area Connection 3 1 Local Area Connection 4 l m Security Logging You can create a log file for troubleshooting purposes Settings M ICMP With Internet Control Message Protocol ICMP the Settings computers on a network can share error and status Z information M Default Settings To restore all Windows Firewall settings to a default state Restore Defaults click Restore Defaults Cancel Figure 5 2 Windows Firewall advanced settings firewall disabled for selected network connecitons If the connection must be shared w
526. wnloaded from the Simplon 1 http www leutron com sales contact a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 288 i Vision PicSight GigE user manual Troubleshooting amp Support download area If you have not registered yet for Simplon download on our website you will have to do so first 2 Enable logging Before attempting to reproduce the problem be sure the logging is enabled through the Simplon Settings tool or directly the 1v simplon ini file refer to Section 5 7 1 Simplon Settings utility and the configuration file p 93 Enable logging to file preferably with highest log level If the application crashes and the log is not complete switch on the Disable all buffering log configuration option 3 Test the hardware functionality with a supplied demo program Simplon Ex plorer As the first step use the standard demo program Simplon Explorer which covers most of the possibilities of Leutron Vision hardware usage If you are able to reproduce the problem in Simplon Explorer then the problem is probably not in your code However it still need not be a bug a problem can be also caused by an improper configuration 4 Camera configuration Check especially whether the camera is set in a proper working mode See camera documentation to learn how the camera should be adjusted 5 Check with another hardware Sometimes the problem can be caused by the HW SW environment or by a defective piece of
527. x e Vertical 2x 4x e Horizontal 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x e Vertical 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 450602 PicSight RSO2M Smart502 AS PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 450603 PicSight R502M Smart502 AS H PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount e 450627 PicSight RSO2M Smart502 PoE S PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector e 450628 PicSight RSO2M Smart502 PoE S H PoE PNX1502 300MHz 64MB DDR lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount Check latest price list or contact us to learn if more options are available Table B 26 PicSight R502M Smart502 technical specifications Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 369 m Vision PicSight GigE user manual Contacting Leutron Vision Contacting Leutron Vision Headquarters Switzerland Address Industriestrasse 57 CH 8152 Glattbrugg Switzerland Phone 41 44 809 88 22 Fax 41 44 809 88 29 E mail sales lt intsales leutron com gt e mail support lt intsupport leutron com gt Web www leutron com Germany Address Macairestrasse 3 D 78467 Konstanz Germany Phone 49 7531 59 42 0 Fax 49 7531 59 42 99 E mail sales lt
528. x yy zzz stands for Simplon version e To install execute rpm i simplon x yy zzz rpm with superuser privileges e To uninstall execute rpm e simplon with superuser privileges DEB format e Used on Debian based distributions including Debian Ubuntu and variants or Mint P Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 59 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Software installation e The package file name is simplon x yy zzz deb where x yy zzz stands for Simplon version e To install execute dpkg i simplon x yy zzz deb with superuser privileges e To uninstall execute dpkg r simplon with superuser privileges Compressed archive TARGZ e The tar gz archive is intended for systems where the rpm deb formats cannot be used or when a customized installation is required for serious reasons Details are provided in a separate section 4 1 2 2 System requirements Following list enumerates the most important requirements for installing and using Simplon Note that the list might not be complete and is subject to change between Simplon versions e Kernel version kernels of the 2 6 line The oldest tested version to date is 2 6 18 Simplon is kept aligned with all the newest kernel version Compiler g gcc 4 1 and newer libstdc v 6 GLIBCXX 3 4 5 pthreads implementation NPTL When installing on CheckSight the kernel driver needs to get compiled and configured therefore the basic infrastructure for kernel developm
529. x 4 89 mm global 5 us 60000 ms default 16 ms e Free running e Triggered mode e Long range exposure mode Copyright Leutron Vision a Leutron 315 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Technical specifications for individual models Specification Gain amp black level Auto functions Signal noise ratio Dynamic range Area of interest AOI Binning Decimation Mount Dimension Weight Power input Ordering information PicSight P33M GigE AS e Analog gain 6 30 dB default 4 dB e Digital gain n a e Black level O 25 5 DN default 0 DN n a 40 dB 63 dB Vertical AOI applicable directly at the sensor e Vertical 2x n a C mount CS mount on request e 44 8x31 4x91 7 mm WxHxL without connectors standard version e 44 8x37 56x96 0 mm WxHxL without connectors right angle version 145g 10 26V 5W e 110202 PicSight P33M GigE AS Hirose SDR 26 connector e 110203 PicSight P33M GigE AS H Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 110227 PicSight P33M GigE PoE S PoE Hirose SDR 26 con nector 110228 PicSight P33M GigE PoE S H PoE Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 110302 PicSight P33M GigE AS RTF Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 110303 PicSight P33M GigE AS RTF H Realtime function lens controller Hirose SDR 26 connector 90 lens mount 110327 PicSight P33M GigE PoE S RTF PoE Realtime function lens controller Hirose S
530. xInFPGA4_TriggerEnable 0 Close GEV system CRT output GypBSAcc_MsgPort WRITE 0x0000 GYPD lvStdGypMsg_init Message Channel closed Set SCPSO 0x00000548 GypBSAcc_MsgPort WRITE 0x0443 GypBSAcc_MsgPort READ 0x0443 GYPD lvStdGypMsg_init Message Channel active GVPMsg MCP 1187 MCD4 0x04000230 MCTT 0ms MCRC 0 Loop Count 79930 PixFormat 0x01080009 BytesPerPix 1 Payload 451632 Open GEY system CRT output Loop Count 79940 Loop Count 79950 Loop Count 79960 Loop Count 79970 Loop Count 79980 Insert separator Clear Figure 6 54 Camera log displayed in Simplon Explorer 6 12 2 Event features naming convention The naming of event related features follows the recommendation of the GenICam SFNC standard As described earlier each supported event is listed in the Event Selector enumeration and can be selectively enabled or disabled Each supported event comes with a set of additional features fol lowing fixed naming scheme Let s describe the naming scheme for a hypothetical event with name Xxx EventxxxData Event xxx Event xxxTimestamp Eventxxxyyy A subcategory of the EventControl category This subcategory contains all the features specific to the xxx event Read only integer feature Its main purpose is that it can be used for re gistering the callback when listening for given events Each time the event of this type is generated by the camera the callback would be called note that other librar
531. xel summing Result of binning a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 109 h Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Original image After 2x2 binning After 2x2 decimation Figure 6 5 Binning and decimation example EXimpion LvHDevice hDev open the device to get the handle configure 2x2 binning LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice BinningHorizontal 2 LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice BinningVertical 2 configure 2x2 decimation LvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice DecimationHorizontal 2 LyvSetInt32 hDev LvDevice DecimationVertical 2 GEN lt i gt CAM configure 2x2 binning write int BinningHorizontal 2 write int BinningVertical 2 configure 2x2 decimation write int DecimationHorizontal 2 write int DecimationVertical 2 Since the binning decimation might increase the maximal acquisition frame rate they might have also animpact on the exposure time limits In free running mode the maximal exposure time depends on the current frame rate it cannot be increased beyond a point when longer exposures would slow down the acquisition In conclusion adjusting binning decimation might lead to lowering the exposure time range and the exposure time would be automatically adjusted to fit in the new range In triggered mode the exposure time limits are not affected a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 110 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camer
532. y expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Selects the chunk to configure Type enumeration Possible values Of fsetX OffsetY Width Height PixelFormat LinePitch FramelID Timestamp ExposureTime Gain LineStatusAll BlackLevel VvExternalADCValue LvSmartAppString LvSmartAppiInt LvSmartAppUint LvSmartAppRegister LvTriggerDelayed LvStrobeDropped GUI visibility expert Enables the selected chunk Type bool GUI visibility expert Streamable feature stored with user configura tion sets Copyright Leutron Vision 233 a Leutron Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera features and their control Name ChunkOffsetX GUI name X Offset ChunkOffsety GUI name Y Offset ChunkWidth GUI name Width ChunkHeight GUI name Height ChunkPixelFormat GUI name Pixel Format ChunkLinePitch GUI name Line Pitch ChunkFrameID GUI name Frame ID Description X offset applied to image included in the payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit px Y offset applied to image included in the payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit px Width of the image included in the payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit px Height of the image included in the payload Type integer GUI visibility expert Read only feature Unit px Pixel format of the image in
533. y of the thr tables enables entire LUT LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LUTEnable 1 disable the LUT later if needed LUT contents will be preserved LvSetBool hDev LvDevice LUTEnable 0 GEN lt i gt CAM adjust the RGB LUT for white balancing increase red decrease blue leave green channel intact write enum LUTSelector Red ore Gl 54 255 write int LUTIndex i write int LUTValue 1 2 1i write enum LUTSelector Blue ore 2 O 4 2585 write int LUTIndex i write int LUTValue 0 8 i write enum LUTSelector Green forn le OTS write_int LUTIndex i write_int LUTValue i don t forget to enable the LUT enabling any of the thr tables enables entire LUT write bool LUTEnable true disable the LUT later if needed LUT contents will be preserved write bool LUTEnable false 6 10 1 1 LUT single access reading writing The per element LUT access provides a natural interface for reading writing the LUT the application does not need to make any assumptions about the internal layout of the LUT On the other hand reading wriging the entire LUT this way can generate significant overhead due to excessive I O operations In some situations it might be desirable to eliminate this overhead reading or writing the entire LUT in a single access Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 162 mh Vision PicSight GigE user manual Camera feat
534. ystem was properly configured remember the notes above about firewall network configuration etc or if the camera was not set to triggered mode while no trigger was attached Sim lorer Camera Leutron Vision PicSight P52B GigE RTF ScaryBear 10 0 2 220 g File Camera isition Display Features Sourcecode Help ZOTE wom wWROSBenrae Found cameras 5 While the acquisition is active you can still adjust the runtime parameters such as exposure time or gain Basic acquisition parameters such as pixel format or trigger mode become locked when the acquisition starts a Leutron Copyright Leutron Vision 18 Vision PicSight GigE user manual Quick start By Simplon Explorer Camera Leutron Vision PicSight P52B GigE RTF ScaryBear 10 0 2 220 Found cameras Connected camera Feature Value 4 Device remote features Device Control Imag i Exposure Time 8500 us Acquisition Frame Rate Control Off 4 m Info User Log ireTime Exposure time in microseconds The feature controls how long are the pixels exposed to ilumination Current access Read Write Type float min 5 max 15770 Image 1810 ID 2332737 Time 737848842848082 X 0 Y 0 W 776 H 582 LInc 776 PixF 0x1080009 system Interface Device Stream Renderer jel File Camera Acquisition Display Features Sourcecode Help 2 lt khan mGa SROSHBHR YG amp are BS Simplon Explorer

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