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1. No NAME No NAME 1 0 1 Inner Shield 14 Inner Shield 2 X0 15 XO Out 3 X1 16 X1 Out 4 X2 17 X2 Out 5 Xclk 18 Xclk Out 6 X3 19 X3 Out 7 SerTC 20 SerTC In 8 SerTFG 21 SerTFG Out 9 CC1 22 CC1 In 10 CC2 23 CC2 In 11 CC3 24 CC3 In 12 CC4 25 CC4 In 13 Inner Shield 26 Inner Shield Explanation of Signals Inner Shield Shield cable GND X0 X0 X3 X3 Data output Channel Link Xclk Xclk Clock output for above data output synchronization Channel Link SerTC SerTC Serial data input LVDS SerTFG SerTFG Serial data output LVDS CC1 CC1 External synchronous signal input LVDS CC2 CC2 Not in use LVDS CC3 CC3 Not in use LVDS CC4 CC4 Not in use LVDS Camera Link compatible cable 3M 14B26 SZLB xxx OLC by or equivalent To avoid uncoupling of the cable connectors during power on make sure to clamp them with the locking screws Do not unplug the cables while power is being supplied to the camera XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 21 NED The pin assignment of the power supply connector is shown below Figure 3 3 4 Power Supply Connector HIROSE HR10G 7R 4PB Round shape push pull lock type Table 3 3 2 Pin Assignment of Power Supply Connector Color of Cable 3 4 Power Supply The camera requires a single po
2. L Figure 5 1 2 Connection Direction of Camera Cable XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 46 NED The connection channel of in case of Solios CL1 CHANNEL 0 Camera Link Connector Indi MDR26 ndicator Power Supply Connector HIROSE HR10A 4P CHANNEL 0 DC12 15V JEE E E CLISBee S amp CHANNEL 1 Figure 5 1 3 Channel of Camera Link Cables 5 2 After Power on 1 Confirm sent and received commands using the camera control utility Launch CLISBeeCtrl set COM port and connect Click Memory Dump and wait for the response if CLISBeeCtrl 5 xj L File F Communication C Help H kell ala 2 Type sd Ver l Serial No i Gain Analog 1 x1 0 z Analog2 ooo d Digital Sfp E x 12 Offset Digital a TS Send Gains amp Offsets Clock amp Integration Trigger amp Video Intelligence Console Memory Dump Flash Load Flash Save Flash Initialize DisConnect Figure 5 2 1 Confirmation of Connection XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 47 NED 2 Set a trigger mode and a video output mode with the camera control utility Example Trigger mode Free run Video output mode 8bit k 0192pixels v Figure 5 2 2 Exposure Mode Trigger Mode If you have your own application to check the images select suitable settings XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 48 NED 3 Capture im
3. enough No image at the full aperture Yes The optical axes of the camera and Check the light source If the the image sensor are aligned images are too dark try to increase the light intensity and vice versa The camera could be faulty Please contact us for assistance XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 53 NED Noise is present at the point of first use A servomotor or magnetic valve is placed near the camera Turning on a servomotor or a magnetic valve generates an electric noise the source from disturbing Prevent noise the camera cables and the power cable XCM8040SAT2 To next page C 7 2 When Noise is present in the Image The camera has been used for 3 or the temperature is higher than room more years or ambient temperature There are some degradable parts in the camera Please contact us for assistance The power supply has been used for 3 or more years or the ambient temperature is higher than room temperature Check the condition of the power supply The camera and or cables are used in a moving environment attached to a machine which applies stress to the cables Check the condition of the camera cables and the power supply cable The camera could be faulty Please contact us for assistance UME 0008 03 54 NED Cables are asymmetric such as thin cables Yes One of the connectors of an asymmetric camera cable is to be
4. camera 8 2 System Requirements PC PC AT compatible Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Windows Vista not confirmed Free disk space 1 2MB It may fluctuate with the number of camera parameter files Connection Camera Link grabber board Camera Link cables 8 3 Install Copy the CLISBeeCtrl folder in the media CD ROM etc which our company provides to your hard disk 8 4 Uninstall Remove the CLISBeeCtrl folder and all files in CLISBeeCtrl folder XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 57 NED 8 5 Operation 8 5 1 Start Program Open Windows Explorer and Double click the CLISBeeCtrl exe jf CLISBeeCtrl fo o y JO fo tend Buttons in the tool bar have the following functions A Exporting parameters in the text file format B Connection with the camera C Disconnection D Setting Communication E Version Information XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 58 NED 8 5 2 Selecting interface and Timeout setting 8 5 2 1 Selecting interface 1 Click button D Communication Settings A COM port Build In Ver 1 21 Camera Link API Ver 1 02 10000 10000 10000 OK Mo 2 Select the interface in Drop down list box Communication Settings 3 Click Setting button to set the interface See 8 5 2 2 and 8 5 2 3 4 Click OK button Click Cancel button when stopping setup Note The camera can be used without this o
5. Users Manual Line Scan Camera Type XCM8040SAT2 NIPPON ELECTRO SENSORY DEVICES CORPORATION 2 NED For Customers in the U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense For Customers in the EU This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC based on the following specifications applied EU Harmonized Standards EN55011 2007 A2 2007 Group1 Class A EN61000 6 2 2005 Group 1 contains all ISM Industrial Scientific and medical equipment in which there is intentionally generated and or used conductively coupled radio frequency energy which is necessary for the internal functioning of the Equipment itself Class A equipment is equipment suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low vo
6. Memory Dump button to acquire the current data of the camera Connect XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 62 NED 8 5 4 Disconnect and end program Click button C Then click X button in the upper right of the window 8 5 5 Check of the contents of communication Click Console tag near the bottom window jf CLISBeeCtrl XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 63 NED 8 5 6 Export Parameters to text file 1 Click button A I 2x Save in CQ CLISBeeCtl ee FB SampleProgram File name fet Save as type Text file txt z Cancel A 2 Input file name and click Save button Present setting value of each control is saved by text format 8 5 7 Import Parameters from text file 1 Select menu File Text Load aixi Look in CLISBeeCtl e e SampleProgram File name Pee o SS Files of type Text file txt z Cancel p ZA 2 Input file name and click Open button Each command preserved in the text file is issued one by one XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 64 NED 8 6 Control 8 6 1 Gains and Offsets Gain Analog 1 x1 0 he Analog 2 xt 000 0dB Digital j jo Send x1 x2 Offset Digital 1 j ig Send lt Gain gt Analog 1 Analog 2 The signal will be sent to the camera every time you make a selection from the menu in the drop down list box Note XCMx0x0SA does not u
7. Single power source DC12V to 15 for operation Flat field correction minimizes lens vignetting non uniform lighting and sensor FPN and PRNU 1 2 Application Inspection of Transparent panels and PCBs Flat panel display inspection Inspection of glass and sheet like objects This camera utilizes an Intelligent Transportation System Inspection of high speed moving objects Using random access reading High speed inspection becomes possible because only the required data is being transferred Outdoor surveillance Wide dynamic range prevents the camera from saturation caused by direct rays and specular reflection rays XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 10 NED An example of Visual Inspection of PCBs is shown below LED incident lighting Figure 1 2 1 Visual Inspection of PCBs Applicable Work COB BGA and MCM printed circuit boards Performance 1 Maximum board size 100mm x200mm 2 Resolution 10um 3 Inspection time less than 30 seconds Unit Configuration 1 Camera Line scan camera 2 Controller Dedicated software for PC system 3 Size L930 x D500 x H500 mm Applicable Fields Inspection of patterns on film PCBs XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 11 NED 1 3 Image Sensor The camera adopts a CMOS sensor with the maximum data rate of 80MHz to acquire high sensitivity and quality images The pixels are 7umx7yum The camera outputs its 8192 pixel data through 40MHz 2Tap 1 4 Performance Specifications The Perfor
8. 8 bit Default 1 Obit MSB MSB LSB LSB a Figure 4 7 1 Pin Assignments of Digital Data The A D converter of the camera has a 10 bit resolution For 8 bit output the upper 8 bit signal can be output as a video data XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 35 NED Video output phase of the camera is shown below 1 4096 ii XCIk ifi il ii 1 DVAL X ii i ii LVAL l i l ji VIDEO 1TAP VIDEO 2 TAP FVAL 0 low level fixed Figure 4 7 2 Video Output Phase of the Camera XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 36 NED 4 8 Exposure Mode and Timing Chart The camera has three exposure modes The overview of each mode and the timing are as follows 4 8 1 Free Run Exposure Mode Programming time setting In free run exposure mode the camera generates its own internal control signal based on two programmable parameters exposure time and readout time Table 4 8 1 1 Programmable Exposure Time 8040SAT2 p Programable exposure time 97 6 1676083 2 r Readout time 102 4 H ws Exposure 1 2 3 4 Readout Figure 4 8 1 1 Free Run Exposure Mode The data of Exposure 1 is read out at Readout 1 XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 37 NED 4 8 2 External Trigger Exposure Mode Trigger Edge In external trigger exposure mode Trigger Edge the exposure time is determined by the setting for the line period parameter each exposure starts with the rising edge and the lin
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10. the wht command through serial communication 3 Confirm that the camera returns gt OK and gt wht Thus arbitrary white correction data is saved and loaded to the camera 4 Send the shc 2 VAL2 command through serial communication Then the arbitrary white correction will be on and set the correction level as VAL2 XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 44 NED 4 12 Test Pattern This camera can generate a test pattern Use the test pattern to verify the proper timing and connections between the camera and the frame grabber board The test pattern of the camera is below 1023 768 512 M 256 0 5144 819 2048 4096 Figure 4 12 1 Test Pattern of the Camera PREeRPReEREERRWE Figure 4 18 Test Image the Camera The test pattern is a ramp from 0 to 1023DN in 10 bit mode and then it repeats itself from 0 again 8 times XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 45 NED 5 Confirming Camera Settings 5 1 Before Power on 1 Confirm the pin assignment of the power cable Color of Cable Figure 5 1 1 Pin Assignment of Power Cable 2 Confirm the direction and the channel of the cables Some Camera Link cables are directional If one of the connectors says Camera side connect it to the camera Camera side _UNC 4 40 Screw Frame grabber side yore T a CA 4 Camera side T gt Co H d
11. the camera The camera receives and interprets the computer commands and then executes control operations accordingly Transmission ends when the camera returns the analyzed results of the control commands to the computer Always allow the previous transmission to end before starting the next transmission Only one command can be sent per transmission 4 1 2 Camera Receiving Message PC Sending Command Format 1 CMD CR Format 2 CMDLIVAL1 CR Format 3 CMDLIVAL1LIVAL2 CR Format 4 CMDLIVAL1 LIVAL2LIVAL3 CR CMD Control text 3 Bytes Use 3 lowercase letters only No numerals allowed CR Carriage Return Ox0D O Space 0x20 or Comma 0x2C VAL Setting value decimal maximum 5 digits XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 23 NED lt Example gt gaxL 0 CR 4 1 3 Camera Sending Message PC Receiving Message Format1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT Format2 for sta command gt OK CR gt MEM CR gt sta CR EOT gt Results start text 0x3E R Camera receive command analyzed results SB Camera receive command send back MEM Memory data readout value CR Separated text 0x0D EOT Send command all text End text 0x04 lt Example gt gt OK CR gt gax 0 CR EOT Table 4 1 3 1 Error Messages Camera Response Meaning OK Camera executed command CMD ERR Command is not valid CMD OVR ERR Command text line is too long VAL ERR Parameter accepted was outside of specified MEM ERR Mem
12. varieties of cables Some for Camera Link Base only some for Medium etc We recommend that you choose the correct cable for the appropriate operational specification of your cameras output and ensure that this cable is preferably within but not over the maximum guaranteed length as detailed in the individual cameras manual 3 2 Input Output Connectors and Indicator The layout of input output connecters and the LED indicator are as follows Camera Link Connector Indicator MDR26 Power Supply Connector HIROSE HR10A 4P p DC12 15V Ep cu mE CLISBee S E Figure 3 2 1 Input Output Connectors and Indicator XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 18 NED 3 3 Connectors Pin Assignments Cables This camera adopts Base Configuration of Camera Link interface standards Figure 3 3 1 shows the interface for the camera and a typical implementation for the frame grabber interface Camera Frame Grabber Board LVDS_DRIVER NS i i LVDS_RECEIVER NS Channel Link Bus DS90CR285MTD DS90CR286MTD LVAL FVAL equivalent recommended DVAL SP PortA C gt X0 X0 z gt 28 ae T00 28 Xie Es 2 pe cia t X24 X24 hove je PSs X34 N X3 z gt CK60MH P Ie z N z ZE
13. 0bit OD2 gt OQ2 gt QD gt COP To Channel Link ff O 8 or 10bit Output Block Digital Gain Digital Offset select select In Test Pattern mode Black White reference and Digital Gain Offset will be skipped Figure 4 3 1 FPGA Processing Block Diagram 4 4 Startup After turning on the camera run a startup procedure before it starts getting images and outputting data It takes about four seconds The startup procedure is as follows 1 The camera hardware initializes 2 Reads out the latest camera settings from the flash memory User settings if any or factory default settings 3 Set up the camera with the setting value from the flash memory After those sequences the camera is ready to get images and output data 4 5 Saving and Loading Camera Settings The camera settings data is saved in the internal memory flash memory and is loaded from the memory when turning on the power supply or loading sending the rfd command The number of times the flash memory can be rewritten will vary depending on actual operational conditions After turning on the power supply the camera always checks the memory status If the data is not within the XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 33 NED designated range due to a malfunction or other type of trouble the memory will be automatically reset to the factory settings If the camera power is disconnected while rewriting the memory the whole data saved in the memory will be
14. Gain and noise values are proportionally related Adjust amount of gain in accordance with the requirements of your camera system XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 41 NED Gain Sensitivity is shown below Table 4 10 1 Gain Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Analog Amplifier Analog Amplifier we we 0 00dB 11 46dB 1 06dB i 12 52dB 2 12dB 13 58dB 3 18dB 14 64dB 4 24dB 15 70dB 5 30dB 16 76dB 6 36dB 17 82dB 7 20dB 18 88dB 8 26dB 19 94dB 9 32dB 20 64dB 10 40dB Digital gain x1 Pixel correction default Factory white correction data Correction level 900DN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 You can choose between Linear or Log mode for the cameras output A D Characteristics by sending the voc command The characteristics are shown in Figure 4 15 Output Amount of Incident Light Figure 4 10 2 A D Characteristics XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 42 NED 4 11 Pixel Correction Generally speaking image sensors CCD CMOS and so on have fixed pattern noise and photo response non uniformity Lens shadings and light sources also can cause non uniformity The camera is set to the optimal correction before shipping in order to provide images of high grade The camera also has the function of user white correction to cope with lens shading and non uniform illumination or to lose the irregular sensitivity generated by the thing changed into th
15. The data of Exposure 1 is read out at Readout 1 XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 39 NED 4 9 Setting Offset In the diagram below the horizontal axis indicates the volume of light and vertical axis indicates the output Fs shows the output at saturation Dd shows the output at darkness Both Fs and Dd are digital Se shows for the saturation current or the amount of exposure when the output saturates Output Se Saturation Exposure Fs Saturation Output Dd Dark Current i S Volume of Light Dd Ix s Se Figure 4 9 1 Saturation Exposure and Dark Current Output By setting the offset you can set the Y intercept arbitrarily DF shows the digital offset value The gradients of lines do not change DF Offset Value Output Volume of Light Ix s Figure 4 9 2 Offset Adjustment Adjust gain and offset to meet your system s requirements XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 40 NED 4 10 Setting Gain The camera can adjust the analog gain x1 to X11 2 in 21 steps and the digital gain As the diagram below indicates increasing the gain setting increases the slope of the camera s response curve and results in a higher camera output for a given amount of light Analog gain can be changed by sending the gax command Digital gain can be changed by sending the gdx command Fs Saturation Output Output a lt b lt c Fs Amount of Incident Light Ix Figure 4 10 1 PGA Gain Adjustment
16. When switched on the power source meets Yes the specified voltage The camera could be faulty Please contact us Yes Arrange a power source that for assistance meets the specifications The camera has the correct Connect the camera and the frame connection with the frame grabber grabber board with camera cables The frame grabber board is After being energized set up the switched on and set up frame grabber board suitably Is the sample software program being used to No The frame grabber control the camera is communicating with the camera The sample software program is used to No successfully control the camera and is communicating E To next page B with the camera successfully To next page To next page aoe A B Confirm the communication software the control protocol for the camera and commands XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 52 NED The communication port is set correctly Set the communication port correctly The camera could be faulty Please contact us for assistance The capturing software program is The capturing software program is custom made provided with the board as a sample program No image is captured with the Check the compatibility between the sample software program provided s Nothing blocks off the light No If a lens cap is on take it off The amount of the illumination is camera and the frame grabber board
17. ages using a camera interface board utility In case of Matrox s Solios it is convenient to use Intellicam kag Matrox Intellicam s xcm80405AT2 fr_dcf Eile Edit View Def Digitizer Options Window Help JAAMA EEOC E s xcm8040SAT2_fr dcf Exposure Signal Grab Mode Sync Signal Digital Synchro Other Overview Camera Video Signal Video Timing Pixel Clock SOLIOS CL MEDIUM v Matrox Solios m General Information Digitizer number fp v Camera name NED XCM8040 Free Runl Camera signal Digital Camera resolution 8192 x 1000 8 bits Vertical timine No Vertical Video signal Monochrome Trigger type Continuous Camera type Line Scan Pixel clock 40 0000 MHz DOF Information Directory gt Documents and Settings ned 729byP DOF det Creation date Thu Jan 05 10 43 22 2006 Infofile revision 8 6022 For Help press F1 Figure 5 2 3 Solios Window XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 49 NED 5 3 In Operation 1 Does acquisition time out error occur lt Cause gt lt 1 gt Captured images are too heavy If there are many filtering processes the assignments to the driver may be insufficient lt 2 gt The cables are detached from the connector Ensure that the power cable and Camera Link cables are connected to the camera correctly lt 3 gt Camera Link cables come under the influence of noise when the cables are laid near a light source inverter line or a pow
18. ally with the present values of clock dividing and padding XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 66 NED 8 6 3 Trigger amp Video Trigger Mode Free Run Video output Sbit se 8192pixels ADC Characteristic linear Direction of scanning forward bd The signal will be sent to the camera every time you make a selection from the menu in the drop down list box Trigger Mode The selection of Free Run Exposure mode and External Trigger Exposure mode Video output The selection of the number of the output bit and the output block ADC Characteristic The selection of the A D characteristics Direction of scanning The selection of the scan direction XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 67 NED 8 6 4 Intelligence Calibration Calib White Mode Factory White Level eoo Send M Test Pattern lt Calibration gt Calib White Acquisition of white data and saving the calibration data to camera s flash memory Mode Level First choose the mode from the drop down list box Next set a value with the slider the edit box or the spin button Then click Send button Test Pattern The signal will be sent to the camera every time you make this selection from the menu in the drop down list box 8 6 5 Memory in camera Memory Dump Flash Load Flash Save Flash Initialize Memory Dump Read the data from the camera s work memory Flash Load Loading the data from
19. connected with a camera Labeled as Camera side The camera cables are too long no Nel Use camera cables in accordance with the transmission rate The cables should not be too long to avoid the noise disturbance The power source has no fluctuation in voltage and is not deteriorated Yes When the camera gain is on a USE estab io Powel SUPE high level bright spots occur without incident light Secondary radiation rays The camera could be faulty Please could cause bright spots but contact us for assistance this is not malfunction XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 55 NED 7 3 When the Camera becomes hot The consumption current of the power supply is larger than the rating Yes The camera is too hot to touch No Yes The camera will become hotter than the ambient temperature while in operation because of self heating Allow sufficient air circulation around the camera to give it the longer life Keep the ambient temperature within the range of the specifications The camera could be faulty Please contact us for assistance XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 56 NED 8 CLISBeeCtrl 8 1 Overview The CLISBeeCtrl is the remote control software for CLISBee using NED Camera Control Protocol NCCP from a PC Connectable interfaces are following 1 Camera Link API 2 Communication Port COM port RS232C CLISBee is the nickname for XCM series camera wD
20. d Use asymmetric Camera Link cables and connect the camera with the connector labeled as Camera side 2 Connect the camera with the designated power supply Use the designated power cable to connect the camera with the power source for the camera Insert the plug end of the cable into the camera Attach the opposite end loose wires to the power unit Other than those above a personal computer a frame grabber board a compatible lens a lens mount a light source and an encoder are necessary depending on the situation Line Scan Camera Boe ys es we ees es eo ioe 7 Camera Link Cable _ PC 3M 14B26 SZLB xxx OLC CL1 CL1 S Camera Link a Base Configuration Frame Grabber Board Power Cable One Da ee ye eae one i Ss Camera Power Supply DC 12V 15W Figure 3 1 1 Connections between Camera and Frame Grabber Board and Power Supply There are two connectors available for the Camera Link Base Configuration board Always check the frame grabber board specifications before making connections XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 17 NED lt Note Regarding the choice of Camera Link cable gt Although it is not recommended to use the maximum cable length possible as depicted in the manual the camera will still operate fully in such cases In the market these days there can be found many different
21. deleted As it takes several seconds to rewrite the memory do not disconnect power supply before receiving the answer from the camera Commands for rewriting the memory are as follows Reset to factory settings rst Store present setup data in memory sav Store pixel correction data in memory wht When changing the factory setting exposure mode be sure to send the control input signal CC1 If you do not send CC1 or sending control input signals are out of the designated range you cannot get images and cannot change the settings See 4 8 2 and 4 8 3 Table 4 5 1 Camera Operation Mode and Control Input Camera operation mode Control input Exposure mode from frame grabber board Free Run Programmable time setting f Not in use Factory Setting Ext Edge l l l l External trigger CC1 is required External trigger edge Programmable time setting Ext Level l i l External trigger CC1 is required External trigger level time setting 4 6 Serial Communication Settings Serial communication is performed through the Camera Link Interface Table 4 6 1 shows serial communication settings Table 4 6 1 Serial Communication Settings Parameter Items Setup Value Communication Speed Baud rate 9600bps Data Length 8bit Parity Bit None Stop bit 1bit Flow Control None XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 34 NED 4 7 Video Output Format The camera outputs 8 bit digital data through 2 taps
22. e lighting of a different spectrum characteristic completely Cal_bl Output data of each pixel at perfectly dark digital Cal_wh Output data of each pixel in uniform illumination digital Target val Target value for correction 10bit digital Vin Input data digital Vout Output data digital The corrected data is expressed in the following equation Vout Vin Cal_bl xTarget_val Cal_wh Cal_bl Waveform before bit correction 255 192 Output 128 64 3628 3662 3696 3730 3763 Pixel Number Waveform after bit correction 192 Output 128 t 64 3628 3662 3696 3730 3763 Pixel Number Figure 4 11 1 Waveform before and after bit correction XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 43 NED 4 11 1 Command Settings You can set the correction on or off and acquire arbitrary white correction data by sending commands through serial communication The example of command settings shc 0 900 No correction shc 1 900 Factory white correction shc 2 900 Arbitrary white correction wht Acquisition of arbitrary white correction data 4 11 2 How to calibrate the camera 1 Remove the lens cap and point it at the white illumination in order to set a uniform wave level Then you can acquire arbitrary white correction data With a lens the shading by both a lens and a light source will be simultaneously corrected At this time please defocus a little to avoid being affected by the un uniformity of the object 2 Send
23. e period is determined by the time from rising edge to rising edge of the internal control signal The range of programmable exposure time the timing chart of the exposure and the readout are shown below Table 4 8 2 1 Programmable Exposure Time 8040SAT2 p Programable exposure time 97 6 16 76083 2 r Readout time 102 4 a Trigger pulse H time 23 2 b Trigger pulse L time 29 6 c Trigger pulse cycle 2107 2 Bitz ws 1 2 3 Trigger CC1 ay 5 Cc p Exposure M A 2 3 3 1 2 Readout Figure 4 8 2 1 External Trigger Trigger Edge Exposure Mode The data of Exposure 1 is read out at Readout 1 XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 38 NED 4 8 3 External Trigger Exposure Mode Trigger Level In external trigger exposure mode Trigger Level the exposure time is determined by the setting for the line period parameter each exposure starts with the rising edge and the line period is determined by high trigger pulse time The range of programmable exposure time the timing chart of the exposure and the readout are shown below 8040SAT2 r Readout time 102 4 a Trigger pulse H time 297 6 b Trigger pulse L time 29 6 c Trigger pulse cycle 2107 2 H4 ws Table 4 8 3 1 Programmable Exposure Time 1 2 3 Trigger CC1 Exprosure LE r 1 2 Readout Figure 4 8 3 1 External Trigger Trigger Level Exposure Mode
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27. er line The personal computer in use may be reset 2 Are there dark lines in the direction of vertical scanning on the image lt Cause gt lt 1 gt Dust on the sensor window Dust may come on the sensor window from the inside or the outside of the camera Remove the dust with air or a lens cleaner XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 50 NED 6 Sensor Handling Instructions 6 1 Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor CMOS sensors are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge and can become defective 6 2 Protecting Against Dust Oil and Scratches The CMOS sensor window is part of the optical path and should be handled like other optical components with care If you use the camera in a dusty area prepare a dust proof enclosure Dust can obscure pixels producing dark lines on the image 6 3 Cleaning the Sensor Window Dust Can usually be removed by blowing the window surface using a compressed air blower Oil Wipe the window with a lint free cloth wiper moistened with ethyl alcohol carefully and slowly XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 51 NED 7 Troubleshooting The following pages contain several troubleshooting charts that can help you find the cause of problems user sometimes encounter Are the correct connectors being used 7 1 When there is no Image between the camera and the power The indicator is glowing No supply and are they properly connected Yesh The power source meets the specified voltage yesh
28. ettings from the flash memory Format 1 CMD CR CMD rfd lt Example gt rfd CR gt OK XCM8040SAT2 gt Type XCM8040SAT2 gt Ver 2 36_0x4425 gt Serial 0 gt check_code 20070615 UME 0008 03 29 NED gt gax 0 gt gdx 0 gt odx 0 gt inm 0 gt int 1 61 gt cka 0 gt voa 0 0 gt voc 0 gt tpn 0 gt shc 1 900 gt pad 0 gt rev 0 gt rfd 4 2 10 Memory Save Stores the current camera settings in the flash memory Format 1 CMD CR CMD sav lt Example gt sav CR gt OK gt sav 4 2 11 Generating Test Pattern Generates test pattern Format 2 CMDLIVAL1 CR CMD tpn VAL 0 1 0 Image data 1 Test pattern lt Example gt tpnL 1 CR Generating test pattern gt OK gt tpn 1 XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 30 NED 4 2 12 Saving Pixel Correction Data Acquires the current pixel correction data and saves it in the flash memory One correction data can be saved at each step of analog gain Format 1 CMD CR CMD wht lt Example gt wht CR gt OK gt wht 4 2 13 Setting Pixel Correction Sets pixel correction Format 3 CMDLIVAL1LIVAL2 CR CMD shc VAL1 0 1 2 0 Correction OFF 1 Factory white correction 2 Arbitrary white correction Correction level 10bit VAL2 0 1023 Setting correction level 10bit lt Example gt shc O10900 CR for Factory white correction Correction level 900DN 10bit gt OK gt shc 1 900 4 2 14 Setting Exposure Time Readout Time Prolo
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30. handling or misuse of this product whether intentional or not and any camera operations conducted under abnormal conditions The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any incidental damages loss of corporate profits interruption of business etc resulting form use or non use of this product The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from failure to follow the instructions and procedures indicated in this User s Manual The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damages resulting from malfunctions caused by combined use of this product with other peripheral equipment The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from malfunctions caused by non authorized repair or modifications made to this product XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 6 NED Table of Contents 1T Prod ct QuUtN cutee cca scree cers erence aN AERA 9 Tl PO AtUICS sasceadeect Reales E E dela EAE T 9 1 2 Application sii iene ipa ft ines dade eb See tate te a ukadan deca ete teat 9 1 3 IMage SeNSOt a paea e r PR ee ied a 11 1 4 Performance Specifications eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiekeeeeirirtttirttttkirttnrirnententneenne net 11 2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface 13 2 1 Setting the Camera cc cccccce cece eeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeseanaeeeenaaaeeeseneaneeeenegaeeeeneneeeees 13 2 2 Fixing the Camera ssoi enei eng e and daw ei a eiai 13 2 3 Optical Interfac
31. into Serial Index column 3 Click OK button Click Cancel button when stopping setup Note The camera can be used without this operation after it has been set up correctly Note DLL for Camera Link API is provided by the manufacturer of the grabber board Some frame grabber boards are connected directly to the PC s COM port in this case select interface to COM port RS232C Please contact the manufacturer of the grabber board for detail XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 61 NED 8 5 2 4 Setting Timeout Communication Settings x Select Interface Setting COM port Build In Ver 1 21 Timeouts First Receive fi 0000 maat Next Receive 10000 Pa Send fioooo eee Default OK Cancel 1 Input each timeout value in the edit box Unit msec When you will click on the Default button the value will be reset to the cameras default values The meanings of each timeout are as follows First Receive The maximum time from sending a command to receiving the first data Next Receive The maximum time between a letter and the next one Send The maximum time until finishing sending a command 2 Click OK button Click Cancel button when stopping setup Note The camera can be used without this operation after it has been set up correctly 8 5 3 Connect Click button B Then you can control the camera See 8 6 Control Click the
32. ion 80r10bit 2Tap CC1 External Trigger Signal CC2 4 Not in use Data Controller 3M MDR26 Camera Link x 2 Connectors Power Supply Hirose HR10A 4Pin Maximum Cable Length m 1 10 Lens Mount M72 x 0 75 Screw Operating Temperature C No Condensation 0 to 50 Power Supply Voltage V DC12 to 15 5 Consumption Current mA 600 typically Size WxHxD mm 80 x120 x 65 Mass g Camera only Approx 600 Additional Function 1 Shading Correction 2 Programmable Exposure Control 3 Test Pattern Output 4 Scan Direction Switching 1 Tested under the following conditions i Camera Link Cable 14B26 SZLB A00 OLC by 3M Full Configuration 10m ii Frame Grabber Board Matrox SOL 6M FC by Matrox Solios Full Configuration compatible or GRAPHIN IPM 8531CL M and IPM 8531CL F 2 DN Digital Number 10bit 0 1023 3 Measurements were made at room temperature XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 13 NED The spectral Responsivity is shown below Relative Responsivity Ta 25 C 100 80 60 40 20 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength nm Figure 1 4 1 Spectral Responsivity 2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface 2 1 Setting the Camera Use the M4 screw holes or the tripod screw hole to set the camera An optional mounting base sold separately is available 2 2 Fixing the Camera Use the M4 sc
33. ltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Please return all End of Life NED products to the distributor from whom the product was purchased for adequate recycling and or disposal All costs of returning the Product to NED are borne by the shipper XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 3 NED Introduction Thank you for purchasing NED s Line Scan Camera We look forward to your continued custom in the future For safety use For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the product and keep this manual for future reference The following symbols appear next to important information regarding safe product handling 4 Wa rning If the product is not handled properly this may result in serious injury or possible death i If th duct i t handled ly thi Iti A Caution e product is not handled properly this may result in physical injury or cause property damage Safety precaution A Warning Never disassemble or modify this product unless otherwise specified to do so in this manual When hands are wet avoid handling this product and do not touch any of the connection cable pins or other metallic components Do not operate this product in an environment that is exposed to rain or other severe external elements hazardous gases or chemicals If the product is not t
34. mance Specifications are shown in Table 1 4 1 It shows the data when the camera is operating at scan rate unless otherwise specified Table 1 4 1 Performance Specifications Specifications Items XCM8040SAT2 Number of Pixels 8192 Pixel Size H xV um 7x7 Sensor Length mm 57 344 Spectral Responsivity nm 400 1000 Peak 625 See Figure 1 4 1 Data Rate MHz 80 40 x 2 Scan Rate us KHz 107 2 9 33 Saturation Exposure Ix s typically 0 071 Minimum Gain Pixel Correction Initial Value Daylight Fluorescent Light Responsivity typically Minimum Gain Pixel Correction Initial Value Daylight Fluorescent Light Visible Area 400 700nm 70 V Ix s Analog 5V Conversion Sensitivity 40 7 V uJ cm Gain Adjustable Range Analog Amplifier Digital Analog Amplifier x 1to x 11 2 21 Steps Digital x1to x2 512 Steps Offset Adjustable Range Digital Digital 15 to 15DN 31Steps 8bit 60 to 60DN 31 Steps 10bit FPN Fixed Pattern Noise Typically 5 DN without correction at minimum gain 2 DN with correction at minimum gain XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 12 NED PRNU Photo Response Non Typically 20 DN without correction at minimum gain Uniformity 4 DN with correction at minimum gain Random Noise Typically 20DN peak value at minimum gain Video output Control Input Camera Link Base Configurat
35. ngs the line period without changing the exposure time Format2 CMDLIVAL1 CR CMD pad VAL 0 50 XCM8040SAT2 0 81920 u s lt Example gt padd 10 CR gt OK gt pad 10 The increment of the line period depends on the exposure time setting command int For example if VAL1 in int 1 the increment is 12 Snsx2x16x2 0 8 us If VAL1 in int 3 the increment is 12 5nsx2x16x 2x2x2 3 2us If VAL1 in int 5 the increment is 12 5nsx2x16x 2x2x2x2x2 12 8us XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 31 NED 4 2 15 Returning the Cameras Settings to the its original status Returns the current camera settings Format 1 e CMD lt Example gt CMD CR sta sta CR gt OK gt Type XCM8040SAT2 gt Ver 2 36_0x4425 gt Serial 0 gt check_code 20070615 gt gax 0 gt gdx 0 gt odx 0 gt inm 0 gt int 1 61 gt cka 0 gt voa 0 0 gt voc 0 gt tpn 0 gt shc 1 900 gt pad 0 gt rev 0 gt sta 4 2 16 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction Sets the pixel readout direction XCM8040SAT2 Format 2 CMDOIVAL1 CR rev 0 1 0 Forward 1 Reverse lt Example gt revL 1 CR Reverse gt OK gt rev 1 UME 0008 03 32 NED 4 3 Digital Processing flow in FPGA The digital processing flow in FPGA is shown below FPGA Processing block diagram Video 1 Obit From Sensor fo Test Pattern Black reference White reference select substract multipl Video 8 or 1
36. o be used for an extended period of time as a safety precaution always unplug the connection cable from the camera unit If the product installation or inspection must be executed in an overhead location please take the necessary measures to prevent the camera unit and its components from accidentally falling to the ground If smoke an abnormal odor or strange noise is emitted from the camera unit first turn OFF power then unplug the cable from the camera unit This product is not intended for use in a system configuration built for critical applications XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 4 NED Instructions before use Only operate this product within the recommended environmental temperature range Use only the specified power source and voltage rating Do not drop this product Avoid exposure to strong impact and vibrations Install the camera unit in a well ventilated environment in order to prevent the camera from overheating 94 If the camera must be installed in an environment containing dust or other particles take required measures to protect the camera unit from dust adhesion Do not unplug the cable while power is being supplied to the camera unit To prevent product damage always shut down the power supply before unplugging the power cable When the surface of the camera window becomes dirty due to dust or grime black smudges appear in the displayed image Use an air blower to remove the d
37. ory Setup Values Factory Settings The memory setup values factory settings are shown in Table 4 1 5 1 Table 4 1 5 1 Memory Setup Values Factory Settings Control Item VAL2 Control Description Analog Gain x1 0dB Digital Gain x1 Digital Offset ODN 8bit Exposure Mode i Free Run Programmable 97 6us Exposure Time Dividing 32 Counter 31 Output Signal Setting 1 0 8bit 8192pixels Output Signal Setting 2 0 Linear Test Pattern 0 OFF Factory White Correction Correction Level 9OODN 1 Obit Pixel Correction Setting Exposure Readout Ous Time Scanning Direction Forward 0 4 2 Details on Commands 4 2 1 Setting Analog Gain Sets analog gain in 21 steps between x1 and x11 2 See Table 4 9 Format 2 CMDDIVAL1 CR CMD gax VAL O x1 20 x11 2 lt Example gt gaxL15 CR Setting analog gain 5 x1 84 gt OK gt gax 5 XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 26 NED 4 2 2 Setting Digital Gain Sets digital gain in 512 steps between x1 and x2 Format 2 CMDLIVAL1 CR CMD gdx VAL 0 x1 511 x2 lt Example gt gdx1255 CR Setting digital gain 255 1023 1023 255 x1 33 gt OK gt gdx 5 4 2 3 Setting Digital Offset Sets digital offset 15 to 15 8bit 1DN Step 60 to 60 10bit 4DN step Format 2 CMDLIVAL1 CR CMD odx VAL 15 to 15 lt Example gt odxL15 CR Setting digital offset 5 8 bit or 20 10 bit gt OK gt odx 5 4 2 4 Setting Expo
38. ory error XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 24 NED 4 1 4 Camera Control Commands Table 4 1 4 1 shows the list of Camera Control Commands Table 4 1 4 1 List of Camera Control Commands Control Item VAL1 Control Description Analog Gain 0 to 20 x1 00 x11 22 1 06dB step Digital Gain 0 to 511 x1 x2 x0 003906 step Digital Offset 15 to 15 15 1DN step at amp bit 15 60 60 4DN step at10bit Exposure Mode i O 1 2 Free Run Ext Edge Ext Level Programmable l 46 44 97 6 to 1676083 2 us Exposure Time VAL1 Dividing VAL2 Counter Output Signal Setting 1 0 1 VAL 1 8bit 10bit selection VAL2 0 Fixed Output Signal Setting 2 0 1 Linear Log Memory Initializing Reset to factory settings Memory Load Readout setup data in memory Memory Save Store present setup data in memory Test Pattern OFF ON Pixel Correction Data Store pixel correction data in memory Save Pixel Correction 0 Correction OFF 1 Factory white correction Setting 2 Arbitrary white correction Correction level 10 bit Exposure Readout f 0 to 81920 us Time Operation Status Returns the current camera settings Readout Scanning Direction a 0 Forward 1 Reverse Programmable Exposure Time VAL2 20000000 16 x 2 VAL1 Exposure Readout Time VAL1 20000000 16 x 2 VAL1 The VAL1 is VAL1 of Programmable Exposure Time item XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 25 NED 4 1 5 Mem
39. peration after it has been set up correctly XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 59 NED 8 5 2 2 Setting Communication port Communications Port Properties x Port Settings Port Receive Buffer Size fos Bits per Second a0 z Transmit Buffer Size fos Data bits be xl Receive Timeout fo Parity None z Transmit Timeout fo Stop bits ho x Notify receive Poo Flow control None z Parity replace Poo 1 Set up each item as follows NED standard However when the setup which differs to the camera to connect is shown follow there 1 2 3 Port Select connecting port Bits per Second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None 4 5 6 wm ae wae wa a we Note Other parameters are not used 2 Click OK button Click Cancel button when stopping setup Note The camera can be used without this operation after it has been set up correctly XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 60 NED 8 5 2 3 Setting Camera Link API Camera Link Properties x Place of Camera Link DLL Browse Serial Index Cancel 1 Input the DLL file name for Camera Link API by edit box Or click Browse button and select this file TE 6 6 l x Look in CLISBeeCtl e Fa File name felser ll Files of type Camera Link API File clser dll x Cancel 4 2 Input value corresponding to the position of Camera Link cable to connect
40. rew holes 4 on the front 8 on the side to set the camera Or use the 1 4 20UNC screw hole for a tripod 1 place at bottom If using the front panel M4 mounting holes 4 places at front 8 places at side the screw length for fixing the camera at the front should be less than 8mm and less than 6mm for the side No X Y axis orientation and tilt adjustment mechanism is available Please prepare an adjustment mechanism if required XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 14 NED The dimensions of the camera are shown below 4 M4 Depth 6 Top Bottom NIPPON ELECTRO SENSORY DEVICES CORP MADE IN JAPAN XCM8040SAT2 Indicator Camera Link Connector MDR26 Power Supply Corrector HIROSE HR10A 4P qE p cu EN DC12 15V CLIS Bee S DIGITAL LINESCAI CAMERA 65 31 8 Sensor Optical Distance 4 M4 Depth 6 Both Sides 4 M4 Depth 8 Front Surface 1st Pixel Figure 2 2 1 Dimensions of the Camera Nvave NI3AYW dHO9 S39IA30 AHOSNAS OWL93713 NOddIN Unit mm UME 0008 03 15 NED 2 3 Optical Interface For XCM8040SAT2 M72 x 0 75 screw mount is available The amount and wavelengths of light required to capture useful images depend on the intended use Factors include the property speed the object
41. s spectral characteristics exposure time the light source characteristics the specifications of the acquisition system and so on The exposure amount exposure time x light amount is the most important factor in getting desirable images Please determine the exposure amount after studying what is most important to your system Keep these guidelines in mind when setting up your light source LED light sources are relatively inexpensive provide a uniform field and longer life span compared to other light sources However they also require a camera with excellent sensitivity Halogen light sources generally provide very little blue light but have high infrared light IR proportions Fiber optic light distribution systems generally transmit very little blue light relative to IR Metal halide light sources are very bright but have a shorter life span compared to other light sources Generally speaking the brighter the light sources the shorter the life span CMOS image sensors are sensitive to infrared IR We recommend using daylight color fluorescent lamps that have low IR emissions If you use a halogen light source to prevent infrared from distorting the images use an IR cutoff filter that does not transmit wavelengths XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 16 NED 3 Hardware 3 1 Camera Connection Use the camera in the following way 1 Camera Link cables must be used to connect the camera unit with the frame grabber boar
42. se Analog 2 Included to Analog 1 Digital Set a value with the slider the edit box or the spin button Then click Send button lt Offset gt Digital Set a value with the slider the edit box or the spin button Then click Send button XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 65 NED 8 6 2 Clock amp Integration Clock eo MHZ Exposure time Dividing fie 7 Counter E 60 gt Send Integration Time Counter Clock 2 f Dividing 32 00 usec Padding J jo Send 1 Padding Time Padding Clock 2 Dividing 0 00 usec Scanrate 35 20 usec Range 3 20 684 80 ja usec Scanrate gt Counter Calculating Clock Shows the camera internal clock frequency Read Only Dividing Counter Setting integration time First choose a dividing clock from the drop down list box Next set a counter value with the slider edit box or the spin button Then click Send button Integration Time Shows the calculated value of integration time unit us Padding Set a value with the slider the edit box or the spin button Then click Send button Padding Time Shows the calculated value of padding time unit us Scanrate Shows the calculated value of the scan rate unit us Scanrate gt Counter Calculating Set the value in the edit box Then click this button Put the desirable scan rate value then the counter value will be calculated automatic
43. sure Mode Sets the exposure mode Format 2 CMDLIVAL1 CR CMD inm VAL 0 1 2 lt Example gt inmLJ0 CR Setting the exposure mode free run gt OK gt inm 0 XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 27 NED 4 2 5 Setting Exposure Time Sets the exposure time Format 3 CMDLIVAL1LIVAL2 CR e CMD int VAL1 1 11 Setting Dividing VAL2 61 1023 Setting Counter value lt Example gt int 111120 CR Setting exposure time 48us gt OK gt int 1 120 4 2 6 Setting Output Signals 1 Setting Data Format Sets the data format of output signals Format 3 CMDUIVAL1LIVAL2 CR CMD voa VAL1 0 1 0 8bit 1 10bit VAL2 O fixed value lt Example gt voa O00 CR 8bit output gt OK gt voa 0 0 4 2 7 Setting Output Signals 2 Setting Linear Log Sets the data format of output signals Format 2 CMDLIVAL1 CR CMD voc VAL 0 1 O linear output 1 log output lt Example gt vocL 0 CR linear output gt OK gt voc 0 XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 28 NED 4 2 8 Memory Initializing Initializing Camera Settings Reset the flash memory to the factory default Format 1 CMD CR CMD rst lt Example gt rst CR gt OK gt Type XCM8040SAT2 gt Ver 2 36_0x4425 gt Serial 0 gt check_code 20070615 gt gax 0 gt gdx 0 gt odx 0 gt inm 0 gt int 1 61 gt cka 0 gt voa 0 0 gt voc 0 gt tpn 0 gt shc 1 900 gt pad 0 gt rev 0 gt rst 4 2 9 Memory Load Reads out the camera s
44. the camera s flash memory Flash Save Saving the data in the camera s flash memory Flash Initialize Initializing the camera s flash memory with the factory standard data XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 68 NED 8 7 Upgrade When installing a newer updated software version from our company Please perform in the following procedure 1 Check the CLISBeeCtrl has not started 2 Uninstall the old version software See 8 4 Uninstall 3 Install new version software See 8 3 Install 8 8 How to Program Please refer sample programs in CLISBeeCtrl SampleProgram folder 8 9 Attention on use 1 Reproducing and distributing without notice the part or all of this software and this book is prohibited 2 Reverse engineering decompiling disassembling and modifying without notice the part or all of this software is prohibited 3 The specification of this software and the contents of this book may be changed without announcement in future XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 69 NED 9 Others 9 1 Notice No part of this document may be reproduced in any form in whole or in part without the expressed written consent of NED Contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice Every care has been taken in the preparation of this User s Manual If you should discover any errors or omissions please notify your nearest NED representative 9 2 Contact for support Nippon Elec
45. tro Sensory Devices Corporation Head Office 2 5 12 Itachibori Nishi ku Osaka 550 0012 Japan Phone 81 6 6534 5300 Fax 81 6 6534 6080 Tokyo Branch Jiburaruta Seimei Oi BLDG Room No 402 1 45 2 Oi Shinagawa ku Tokyo 140 0014 Japan Phone 81 3 5718 3181 Fax 81 3 5718 0331 Nishi Nippon Branch Twin Square 1 8 28 Enokida Hakata ku Fukuoka 812 0004 Japan Phone 81 92 451 9333 Fax 81 92 451 9335 URL http ned sensor co jp E Mail sales ned sensor com XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 70 NED 9 3 Product Support If there is still a problem with your camera after checking it in accordance with the troubleshooting guide turn off the power and call your NED representative In such case please inform us of the status of the camera You can get the status by 1 executing the sta command or 2 clicking Memory Dump button when using CLISBeeCtrl The example of the camera status sta gt OK gt Type XCM8040SAT2 gt Ver 1 10 gt Serial 517 gt gaa 1 gt gab 0 gt gdx 0 gt odx 0 gt inm 0 gt int 1 61 gt cka 0 gt voa 1 0 gt voc 0 gt tpn 0 gt shc 1 900 gt pad 0 gt sta XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 71 NED Revision History Revision Number Date Changes 01 15 Mar 2010 First edition 02 7 Jul 2010 Add directive on WEEE etc 03 20 Oct 2010 Regarding the choice of Camera Link cable etc XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03
46. ust particles Dip a cotton swab into ethanol alcohol and clean the camera window Be careful not to scratch the glass Use of non infrared lighting such as a fluorescent lamp is recommended If halogen lighting is employed always install an infrared filter into your system configuration Please note that exposure to long wavelength light outside of the sensors visible optical range can affect the image Sensitivity may fluctuate depending on the spectral response level of the light source In cases like this changing the light source to one with a different spectral response level may reduce this problem Moreover this irregular sensitivity can be completely lost by using 4 11 pixel correction function Please refer to 4 11 pixel correction function for details For stabilized image capturing turn ON the power supply and execute aging for ten to twenty minutes before actually using the camera unit Do not share the power supply with motor units or other devices that generate noise interference Do not disconnect the camera while rewriting an embedded memory When you change exposure mode that is set at NED factory input control signal CC1 from the capture board XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 5 NED Exclusion Clause The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from natural disasters earthquakes or acts executed by a third party Warranty excludes any accidents resulting from improper
47. wer supply DC 12 to 15V When selecting a power source choose one with the capacity to allow for in rush current 15W or more recommended Insert the cable plug securely until it locks into position This is to prevent the connector from coming loose during power transmission Acceptable Cable Acceptable plug DGPS 10 HIROSE HR10A 7P 4S Power supply voltage DC 12 15V 5 Consumption Current rated DC 12V 500mA LED lamp illuminates when 12V to 15V power is being supplied to the camera If the lamp fails to illuminate even after power is switched on turn OFF power immediately Inspect wiring Check the voltage and capacity of the supplied power source XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 22 NED 4 Camera Control The camera can be controlled through the serial communication Two methods can be used to change the camera s parameters The first approach is to change parameters using CLISBeeCtrl Camera control software See 8 CLISBeeCtrl Or you can also change the parameters directly from your application by using binary read write commands to set values in the camera register Once the camera has been set up according to your requirements the camera can be used to read data without need of controlling it via the serial interface 4 1 Flow of Camera Control 4 1 1 Command Overview The serial interface uses a simple ASCll based command Communication begins when the computer sends control commands to
48. y gt XCkt O XCIk LI le O 100 LVDS_DRIVER 7 5 LVDS_DRIVER RECEIVER NS rw I RECEIVER NS DS90LV019TM Dv DS90LV019TM equivalent O o recommended SerTFG O Cable A SP SerTFG 5 y O SerTFG 08 SerTC qe lt f z SerTC a O sertc S 100Q J Q l 5 ba yo LVDS_RECEIVER NS Q 2 LVDS_DRIVER NS DS90LV048AT DS90LV047AT equivalent O Q recommended CCI Hil r HAH Gee hig cci cc2 1002 T oU ae coat cH cc3 e034 co3 H ge coat cc4 VS Car z F 1002 ay Figure 3 3 1 Camera Frame Grabber Interface Set the LVDS Channel Link receiver side to 100 ohm termination Do not make the driver side of LVDS open but set the logic to H or L even if not used Driver Receiver HorL Figure 3 3 2 Circuit of LVDS XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 NED 19 The camera has 26 pin MDR connectors for control signals of Camera Link data signals and serial communications The camera also has a 4 pin HIROSE connector for power supply vy 13 12 11 s21 O OUUUUUUUUUOUOOoo O es E E 26 25 24 16 15 14 Figure 3 3 3 Camera Link Connector Half pitch miniature half ribbon shape Locking screw UNC 4 40 type XCM8040SAT2 UME 0008 03 20 NED Table 3 3 1 Camera Link Connector 26 pin MDR Connector pin assignments CL1 Base Configuration

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