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1. a aaa nnns 20 34 POwer SUPPI erai 23 4 Camera Control aaa rasrrrssrssraa 24 4 1 Flow of Camera Control are eee 24 4 1 1 Command Overview ad Eo need ci o ta p TURA RU C QV v RR 24 4 1 2 Camera Receiving Message PC Sending Commandj 24 4 1 3 Camera Sending Message PC Receiving Message 25 4 1 4 Camera Control Commands nnne 26 4 1 5 Memory Setup Values Factory Settings a 27 4 2 Details n Commands oot ES tania aon teet dose dare adt ti auis ameet dn taedio 27 4 2 1 Setting Analog Galh uu uuu u uu u L u olent im nte eia cine allia cien inlet iu etn ima dui e iens 27 4 2 2 Setting Digital Galli uuu uuu uuu uu u u u un um u ace pees Aaa 28 4 2 3 S tting Digital OffSGl 2 uuu u uu u uuu u u u tte es Dota Sun isa akhu teet adie 28 424A SENNO Exposure M06086 uuu l uu uuruuu DS ua pelea duo Leto 28 4 2 5 Setting Exposure TIME eir Edo de anke ee Ran eqs Dd bie bend i ues bei rani 29 4 2 6 Setting Output Signals Setting Data Formatl 29 4 2 7 Setting the Pixel Readout Dire
2. From Sensor Video Data DD C ol Dark image reference Bright image reference subtract multiplication Scan Direction select DoD D gt O Usa Link To Channel Link Driver Digital Gain Digital Offset Output Tap select amp 8 or 10bit select amp Value Set Value Set Scan Direction select Test Patter select 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 start up is executed by the following sequence and as for the camera the preparation for the image acquisition and the output is complete when normally ending 1 The camera hardware initializes The indicator LED green blinks 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 The indicator LED green changes from blinking into lighting XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 30 NED 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 Commands for rewriting the memory are as follows Reset to factory settings rst e Store present setup data in memory sav e Store pixel correction data in memory wht Notes 1
3. f 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 NED Instructions before use 9 999 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 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 dust 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 li
4. 2 2 Fixing the Camera Use the M4 screw holes 4 at the front 8 at 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 should be less than 6mm No X Y axis orientation and tilt adjustment mechanism is available Please prepare an adjustment mechanism if required XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 NED 14 The dimensions of the camera are shown below 403199UUO 49MOg Jo1eoipur 403199UUOJ yu e4g9UUue O ww 3iun aadis NIPPON ELECTRO SENSORY DEVICES CORP MADE IN JAPAN UME 0011 02 INOLLOS 9 d33q ONNOZ 7 1 1 G9v 84 CLNOW4 vivq VH3IWVO NVOS INIT IVLIDIC s s ssr1So 9 d33G vW v uow 4 uoxN 9 d33Q vW Y Co Y 669 vL Y 8v02 l9XId 3S4 LL Figure 2 2 1 Dimensions of the Camera F Mount S EL WOLLOG dOL 9 dad vrW r NYdYf TET 7 dHOO S39IA3G AHOSN3S OHLO3 13 NOddIN XCM2040SAT2 NED 15 4O19 uuoo A AOcJ 40 e91pU 4039euuo xXur1e4euieo UJ 31un Oye 1815 vivd vHdaNvo NVO 3NIT1 1V LIDIG S 99d8Sl12O i N m c NIPPON ELECTRO SENSORY DEVICES CORP MADE I
5. 2 3 4 5 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 When it is content outside a set range due to the breakdown etc it automatically rewrites it in the memory setting value when the factory is shipped If the camera power is disconnected while rewriting the memory the whole data saved in the memory will be deleted As it takes several seconds to rewrite the memory do not disconnect power supply before receiving the answer from the camera Please do when you change the exposure mode from factory setting with external trigger signal CC1 supplied from the frame grabber board side 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 Not in use Factory Setting Ext Edge External trigger edge External trigger CC1 is required Programmable time setting Ext Level External trigger level time External trigger CC1 is required setting XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 6 NED 4 6 Serial Communication Settings Serial communication is performed through the Camera Link Interface Table 4 6 1 shows ser
6. The amount of the illumination is enough No image at the full aperture Yes The optical axes of the camera and the image sensor are aligned The capturing software program is provided with the board as a sample program Check the compatibility between the camera and the frame grabber board If a lens cap is on take it off Check the light source If the images are too dark try to increase the light intensity and vice versa The camera could be faulty Please contact us for assistance XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 57 NED 7 2 When Noise is present in the Image The camera has been used for 3 or Noise is present at the more years or the ambient point of first use temperature is higher than room temperature A servomotor or magnetic valve is placed There are some degradable parts near the camera in the camera Please contact us for assistance Yes Turning on a servomotor The power supply has been used for or a magneue Valve 3 or more years or the ambient generates an electric temperature is higher than room noise temperature Yes Yes Prevent the noise Check the condition of the power source from disturbing supply the camera cables and the power cable 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 sup
7. 40 4 8 3 External Trigger Exposure Mode Trigger Level 41 AO Seting OSet iz sc RN 42 4 10 Seting Galli zone e po tipn o t idle t mute Seq um Dat e e Mm PCM Sa ED 43 4 11 Pixel Correci n oo ee ea e b dur e tie au p lae peque boss Sasu ftd ated 44 4 11 1 How to calibrate the camera sssesseseeeennemm enn 45 4 12 Test Pallepn Me k u C M 46 5 Confirming Camera Settings 50 5 1 BelOre POWERON nense aa ee ee monn eran ee Se ee Te oe ee ee 50 5 2 Anter POW GION zioni cates uu un eq te Ae asa ca aasan deo tag Ae eect aaa 51 53 IM Opera ONIN emt rr C EE 53 6 Sensor Handling Instructions 54 6 1 Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor sssesssessssesseeeeeenenen nnn 54 6 2 Protecting Against Dust Oil and Scratches a 54 6 3 Cleaning the Sensor WIMGOW ibtd ere ak ledio enses bate b sien niaii 54 7 Troubleshooting DO Z 1 nen here IS NO Image uuu uu be Rb bes bacs duo Leo alee ee cosh shaya 55 7 2 When Noise is present in the Image sseeseseeennmm 57 7 3 When the Camera becomes hotl a rr nnns 59 S CLISBEECUT uu ui aa 60 NEM
8. Tap2 XCLK TTY LE LELALALALALY AJAJIA AJI LE LIL DVAL LVAL Tap Tap2 DVAL XCLK TTY LJ LP L a LaLa La Le AJAJAJ AJI LE LI LI LVAL Tap 1024Pixel 1Tap XCLK DVAL L VAL t Tap Figure 4 7 3 Video Output Phase of the Camera Note FVAL 0 low level fixed XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 NED 39 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 2048 pixel 1TAP 93 67 6553 4 1024 pixel 1TAP 26 876553 4 2048 pixel 2TAP Programmable a lt L I N Qc X O lt N Q a gt o u O 13 4 6553 4 exposure time Readout time LR 16 0 6558 6 29 4 6558 6 56 2 6558 6 Scan Rate HS unit NNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNN ENSNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNN ENSNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNN Exposure Readout LVAL Figure 4 8 1 1 Free Run Exposure Mode Note The timing of reading out does one scanning delay from the exposure UME 0011 02 XCM2040SAT2 40 NED 4 8 1 1 Programmable exposure setting time and calc
9. Users Manual Line Scan Camera Type XCM2040SAT2 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 EN55022 2006 A1 2007 Class A EN61000 6 2 2005 Warning This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 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 ret
10. gt OK CR gt odx LI 5CREOT 4 2 4 Setting Exposure Mode Sets the exposure mode e FormatS2 CMD I VAL1 CR Format R1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD inm e VAL 0 1 2 lt Example gt inm 0 CR Setting the exposure mode free run gt OK CR gt inm LI 0 CREOT XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 29 NED 4 2 5 Setting Exposure Time sets the exposure time Only operates at Free Run Ext Edge e Format S3 CMD L VAL1 LJ VAL2 CR Format R1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD int e VAL1 2 4 Setting Dividing e VAL2 134 32767 Setting Counter value lt Example gt int L1 2 L1 1123 CR Setting exposure time 112 3us gt OK CR gt int O 2 L1 1123 CR EOT Note oee 4 8 1 1 for the calculation of the exposure time 4 2 6 Setting Output Signals Setting Data Format Sets the data format of output signals e Format S3 CMD O VAL1 L VAL2 CR Format R1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD voa e VAL1 0 1 O 8bit 1 10bit e VAL2 1to 4 1 1024 pixel 2Tap 2 2048pixel 2Tap 3 1024 pixel 1Tap 4 2048 pixel 1Tap lt Example gt voa L 0 L 3 CR 8bit 1024 pixel 1Tap output gt OK CR gt voa L 0 LI 3 CR EOT 4 2 7 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction Sets the pixel readout direction Format S2 CMD L VAL1 CR Format R1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD rev e VAL1 0 1 0 Forward 1 Reverse lt Example gt rev L 1 CR Reverse gt OK CR gt rev L 1 CR EOT XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 30 NED 4 2 8 Saving Pixel Correction Data Acquires the current pixel co
11. CLISBee camera 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 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 frame 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 61 NED 8 5 Operation 8 5 1 Start Program Open Windows Explorer and Double click the CLISBeeCtrl exe I File F Communication C HelprH Gain Analog 1 x1 Analog 2 A00f00dB Digital o Send x1 xz Offset 2 J ij Send Gains amp Offsets clock amp Integration Trigger amp video Intelligence Console Memory Dump Flash Laad Flash Save Flash Initialize Dis connect It is possible to switch the page by clicking each tab under the window ttttt A B CD E 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 Info
12. Daylight Fluorescent Light Responsivity V Ix s typically 50 Visible Area 400 700nm Minimum Gain Pixel Correction Initial me Analog 5V Conversion Sensitivity Value Daylight Fluorescent Light Gain Adjustable Range Analog Amplifier x 1 to x 20 7 Steps Analog Amplifier Digital Digital x1to x2 512 Steps Offset Adjustable Range 15 to 15 DN 31Steps 8bit 60 to 60 DN 31 Steps 10bit Video output Gamera Link Connectors Power Supply Hirose HR10A 4Pin Operating Temperature C O to 40 No Condensation Power Supply Voltage V DC 12 to 15 5 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 12 NED Consumption Current mA typically 320 size WxHxD mm 60x100x73 5 F Mount 60x100x44 5 C Moun Mass g Camera only 435 F Mount 360 C Mount 1 Shading Correction 2 Gain Offset Video Output Adjustable 3 Programmable Exposure Control Additional Function 4 Scan Direction Switching Note 1 DN Digital Number 8bit 0 255 10bit 0 1023 2 Measurements were made at room temperature and daylight fluorescent light The spectral responsivity is shown below 100 3 80 gt on C S 60 v D a4 D S 40 D c 20 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength nm Figure 1 4 1 Spectral Responsivity XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 18 00 NED 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
13. x for ox X our r Serres m serc w re serre fai serre our 1a merren 26 meses e Explanation of Signals Inner Shield Shield cable GND XO 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 CC3 CC3 CC4 CC4 Not in use LVDS e Camera Link compatible cable 3M 14B26 SZLB xxx OLC by or equivalent Notes 1 To avoid uncoupling of the cable connectors during power on make sure to clamp them with the locking screws 2 Do not unplug the cables while power is being supplied to the camera XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 23 NED This camera uses 4 pin round shape push pull lock type connector for the Power Supply Figure 3 3 4 Power Supply Connector HIROSE HR10G 7R 4PB Table 3 3 2 Pin Assignment of Power Supply Connector NAME Color of Cable was Re Notes The cable color in the table shows acceptable cable DGPS 10 3 4 Power Supply The camera requires a single power supply DC 12 to 15V The indicator LED green blinks when supplying power and it will change into lighting in about two seconds Notes 1 When selecting a power source choose one with the capacity to allow for inrush current 15W or more recommended 2 Insert the cable pl
14. 0011 02 27 NED 4 1 5 Memory 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 face can ew 1 fe ea C reer o o I ail ul Exposure Mode mad d Exposure Time Programmable Obit 2048pixel 2Tap NW Factory correction data ON User correction target value 512DN 1Obit 2 512 w _ Test Pattern t Pixel Correction Setting 1 Scanning Direction r dx dx nt Output Signal Setting voa pn hc ev cS ED EX EN EX 4 2 Details on Commands 4 2 1 Setting Analog Gain Sets analog gain in 7 steps between x 1 and x 20 e Format S2 CMD LJ VAL1 CR Format R1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD gax e VAL 0 x1 to 6 x20 Example gax L 5 CR Setting analog gain 5 x12 gt OK CR gt gax L 5 CR EOT XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 28 NED 4 2 2 Setting Digital Gain Sets digital gain in 512 steps between x 1 and x 2 e Format S2 CMD L VAL1 CR Format R1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD gdx e VAL O x 1 to 511 x 2 lt Example gt gdx L 255 CR Setting digital gain 255 1023 1023 255 x1 33 gt OK CR gt gdx LI 255 CR EOT 4 2 3 Setting Digital Offset Sets digital offset 15 to 15 1DN step at 8bit 60 to 60 4DN step at 10bit e Format S2 CMD L VAL1 CR Format R1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD odx e VAL 15 to 15 lt Example gt odx L 5 CR Setting digital offset 5 20DN at 10 bit
15. 1DN to 255DN in order from the first pixel ODN This pattern is repeatedly output XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 49 NED 29b 29b a I gt J co co Figure 4 12 7 Test Pattern of 10bit 1024 Pixels Figure 4 12 8 Test Image of 10bit 1024 Pixels It increases in increments of 1DN to 1023DN in order from the first pixel 0DN XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 50 NED 5 Confirming Camera Settings 5 1 Before Power on Please check the exterior for any damages that may have been caused during transportation or handling etc D Confirm the pin assignment of the power cable See table 3 3 2 and Figure 3 3 4 2 Confirm the direction and the channel of the cables Some Camera Link cables are directional Note There is something that the connection direction is specified in the Camera Link cable If one of the connectors says Camera side connect it to the camera Camera side Frame grabber Ho ELH mm Figure 5 1 2 Connection Direction of Camera Cable f ro Lar a z Lbs Confirm the connection with the Camera Link cable and frame grabber The connection channel of in case of Solios Camera side connector CL1 and frame grabber side connector CHANNELZO are connected CLISBee S DATA CL CTRL F CHANNEL 0 CHANNEL 1 Figure 5 1 3 Channel of Camera Link Cables XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 9l NED 5 2 After Power on 1 Confirm sent and received commands using the camera co
16. NS g RECEIVER NS DS90LV019TM p DS90LV019TM equivalent O UO recommended SerTFG O Cable as lt SerTFG 5 O SerTFG T gt SerTC 5 100 Q ol SerTO 5 O serTC zH 100Q Q gt LVDS RECEIVER NS Q 2 LVDS_DRIVER NS c DS90LV047AT DS90LVO048AT equivalent O Q recommended CC1 control input gig uk cci A CC2 1009 5 I CC2 a lt a f 3 3 1002 6634 CC3 lt CC4 100Q E lt CC4 CC4 lt 100 Q Figure 3 3 1 Camera Frame Grabber Interface XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 21 NED Notes 1 Do not make the driver side of LVDS open but set the logic to H or L even if not used 2 Set the LVDS Channel Link receiver side to 100 ohm termination DRIVER RECEIVER 100 177 17 Vor A of A fF NF A 04g A A A I Or V4 Y 7 7 v V4 V4 V4 Na V4 Y V Vy Vv M v Vv v v I I f A 074 A J A 04 A lj A 04 ANA 0 4 V 4 Fr A 5 A d A lJ A l A 4 A J 3 A H Nh el ST A I Al Al Vl Figure 3 3 2 Circuit of LVDS The camera has 26 pin MDR connectors for control signals of Camera Link data signals and serial communications 4 40 13 12 11 26 25 24 16 15 14 Figure 3 3 3 Camera Link Connector XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 22 NED Table 3 3 1 Camera Link Connector 26 pin MDR Connector pin assignments CL Base Configuration T mner srera 4 mese 2 ow
17. esre A E 60 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 8 NED 8 2 System Requirements a arar sates daa bei nboctadeweasantcebiandeien 60 O s iiSiGll E m 60 8 4 Uni stlall ee eee eee 60 O 5 OpGIGlI0Iiu uuu ua umum ne dio maaa ee ae eae 61 9 5 1 Stare PEOQFGID oiii abe eoa a kh anasaktanassnaqatuyaskantasukasakaqasta un diu bete 61 8 5 2 Selecting interface and Timeout setting a a 62 5 AS 3 COHPINGGCL Z ETE 65 8 5 4 Disconnect and end progranm Dae ora Ma dU Seats 66 8 5 5 Check of the contents of communication 66 8 5 6 Export Parameters to text file esse eeseaeesaeeeesaeeeseeeens 67 8 5 7 Import Parameters from text file arar rrsssrsssissa 67 O 6 CONTO Me Ce 68 8 6 1 Gains and OffSels u u uuu unu a dees medo inact c boxed dua fub uten dmua dum ern 68 8 6 2 Clock amp Integration uui P tweebd ess udi ad uide 69 8 6 3 Exposure mode Trigger Mode amp Video output mode 70 8 64 Niue 71 98 5 5 Memory In Camera u uu u u u u u uu L toe nis tabat qu v ttem nd stet naues UE el
18. Line scan Camera mD uma VJ Object of inspection Figure 1 2 1 Visual Inspection of PCBs Object of inspection example Metallic part of cylinder and conical geometry surface and roller end face Automobile component Architectural reinforcement parts Various pin parts Typical detection item chip dent scratch chip of roller end face j external dimensions Device specification 1 Camera Line scan camera of number of 2048 pixels 2 Controller Dedicated software for PC system 1 3 Image Sensor The camera adopts a CMOS sensor with the maximum data rate of 40MHz to acquire high quality images and highly sensitive Both of the pixel sizes are 14umx14um The camera outputs its 2048 pixel data through 40MHz 2Tap or 40MHz 1Tap and 1024pixel data through 40MHz 2Tap or 40MHz 1Tap Note The data rate becomes 1 2 of 2tap when it output the data of 2048 or 1024 pixels in 1tap XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 11 NED 1 4 Performance Specifications The Performance Specifications are shown in Table 1 4 1 It shows the data when the camera is operating at maximum scan rate unless otherwise specified Table 1 4 1 Performance Specifications Items Specifications XCM2040SAT2 Hep 08 000000 DataRate MHz 2K 2Tap 1K 1Tap 29 4 34 0 ocan Rate 56 2 17 7 us KHz 1K 2Tap 16 0 62 5 Saturation Exposure Ix s typically Minimum Gain Pixel Correction Initial 0 1 Visible Area 400 700nm Value
19. N JAPAN INO LLOS 9 d33q ONNOZ 1 1 5 3dIS 926 11 84 LNOU4 2 9 dad YN juoui O 9 d33q YW O n bd Y a O C jud jum le e 6 g o c E e Mes M N e N VZOL IPX d IS e pem o q ie LL P 6 I Gtt N WO11O8 dO1 gt 9 d33q vIN v NvdvP NI 3AYIN TN d OO9 S391430 AdOSN3S OH109313 NOddIN ODO lt H gt 16 NED 2 3 Optical Interface The mount that installs the lens is different according to the model of the camera Nikon F mount is prepared as a standard issue and when 1024 pixels are used C mount can be selected Notes 1 Quantities of light and the wavelength etc of a source of light necessary to take the image for which the customer hopes are different according to the usage The factor to decide these contains physical properties the speed the spectrum characteristic of the object taken a picture of the exposure time and the characteristic of the source of light and the specification etc of the taking system It is a luminous exposure exposure time x quantities of light that it is important because an appropriate image is obtained Please decide the exposure time and quantities of light after examining which element the customer values enough 2 Keep these guidelines in mind when setting up your light source e LED light sources are relatively inexpensive provide a uniform field and longer life span compared to other light sour
20. XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 4 1 4 Camera Control Commands Table 4 1 4 1 shows the list of Camera Control Commands Table 4 1 4 1 Lists of Camera Control Commands Control Item VAL1 VAL2 Control Description Analog Gain gax Oto6 x1 x2 x4 x8 x10 x12 x20 Digital Gain 0 to gdx EA x1 x2 x0 003906 step 15 to 15 15 1DN step at8bit Digital Offset odx ie 60 60 4DN step at10bit Exposure Mode 0 1 2 Free Run Ext Edge Ext Level Programmable 13 4 6553 4us 1024 pixel 2Tap 134 to E i 32767 26 8 6553 4u s 1024 pixel llap 2048 pixel 2Tap Exposure Time int 2 4 B EAN 53 6 6553 4u s 2048 pixel llap 8bit 10bit 1 to 4 1024 pixel 2Tap 2048 pixel 2Tap 1024 pixel 1Tap 2048 pixel 1Tap OFF ON Oto 0 Correction data OFF 1 Factory correction data Dividing Counter e Output Signal Setting voa Test Pattern tpn Pixel Correction N shc 0 1 2 1023 2 User arbitrary correction data User correction Setting Scanning Direction r target value 10 bit 0 Forward 1 Reverse Reset to factory settings Readout setup data in memory Store present setup data in memory Arbitrary user s correction data is acquired and stores it in the memory Returns the current camera settings ev rs Memory Load rfd a Pixel Correction wht Data Save Operation Status lt Memory Initializing sta Readout NNNM ANAM XCM2040SAT2 UME
21. a ku Fukuoka 812 0004 Japan Phone 81 92 451 9333 Fax 81 92 451 9335 URL http hed sensor co jp E Mail sales ned sensor com XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 74 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 XCM2040SAT2 CR gt Ver 1 05_0x4004 CR gt Serial 123456 CR gt Sensor 12 CR gt Background Offset 3 CR gt Latter Harf of Tap Order 0 CR gt gax 1 CR gt gdx 0 CR gt odx 0 CR gt inm 0 CR gt int 2 1974 CR gt voa 0 2CR gt ton 0 CR gt shc 1 512 CR gt rev 0 CR gt sta CR EOT XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 15 NED Revision History Revision Date Changes Number 2 Dec 2010 Initial release 10 Jun 2011 Add calculated value of maximum cable length XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02
22. amera system 2 The gradients of lines do not change XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 48 0 0 NED 4 10 Setting Gain The camera can adjust the analog gain x1 to x20 in 7 steps and the digital gain x1 to x2 in 512 steps 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 Output data DN 5 2 a Plus gain Se Saturation Exposure DN Fs Saturation Output DN Df Dark Current DN q Minus gain EN Se Volume of Light Ix s Figure 4 10 1 Gain Adjustment Gain Sensitivity of digital gain x1 pixel correction default factory white correction data Is shown below Table 4 10 1 Gain Sensitivity xt X2 6dB 100 XA 12dB 200 X8 18dB 400 X10 20dB 500 6 xm 99 X20 26dB 1000 Note Gain and noise values are proportionally related Adjust amount of gain in accordance with the requirements of your camera system XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 44 NED 4 11 Pixel Correction Generally speaking image sensors CCD CMOS and so on have fixed pattern noise and photo response non uniformity When you use a lens lens shadings and light sources also can cause non uniformity The camera is factory set to the optimal correction before shipping in order to provide images o
23. ces However they also require a camera with excellent sensitivity e Halogen light sources generally provide very little blue light but have high infrared light IR proportions e 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 3 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 17 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 board Notes 1 Camera Link cables must be used to connect the camera unit with the frame grabber board 2 Use asymmetric Camera Link cables and connect the camera with the connector labeled as Camera side 3 If there are two connectors in Base Configuration of Camera Link please after confirming the specification of a frame grabber board and connect it Connect the camera with the designated power supply Notes Use the designated power cable to connect the camera with the power source for the camera Inser
24. ck 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 Memory Dump button to acquire the current data of the camera Connect XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 66 NED 8 5 4 Disconnect and end program Click button C Then click X button in the upper right of the window IYI I HII Disconnect 8 5 5 Check of the contents of communication Click Console tag near the bottom window jf CLISBeeCtrl I xl File F Communication C HelprH Y x send Clear wW Append CR Gains amp Offsets Clack amp Integration Trigger amp Video Intelligence Console Memory Dump Flash Laad Flash Save Flash Initialize Disconnect XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 67 NED 8 5 6 Export Parameters to text file 1 Click button A Save in CLISBeeCt g E SampleFrogram File name twt Save as lupe Text file txt Cancel 2 2 Input
25. ck speed MHz maximum cable length m SOL 6M CL E 20 66MHz SOL 6M FC E 20 85MHz XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 19 NED 3 2 Input Output Connectors and Indicator The layout of input output connecters and the LED indicator are as follows XCM2040SAT2 CLISBee S DATA CL CTRL CameraLink Connector MDR26 indicator Power Connector HIROSE HR10A 4P Figure 3 2 1 Input Output Connectors and Power connector UME 0011 02 22 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 LVDS RECEIVER NS Channel Link Bus DS90CR285MTD DS90CR286MTD LVAL FVAL equivalent recommended DVAL SP PortA C X0 1 o X0 28 S ids a yy 4 1009 28 B 100Q es X2 I X2 X3 gt xg 1009 I CK40MHz 1 RS 100 Q ie XClkc O XCikt 100Q LVDS DRIVER 5 LVDS_DRIVER RECEIVER
26. ction sesseseseeseeeeereee 29 4 2 8 Saving Pixel Correction Data o ps Ue x I iu tu exec pO Re a uds 30 4 2 9 Setting Pixel GOITeCGllOD 2 u u u u uu u uuu Ree o hat ua dst ia etes deste oU ecl da iaces ou 30 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 fi NED 4 2 10 Generating Test Pattern a r tan sand daa 30 4 2 11 Memory Initializing Initializing Camera Settings 31 4 2 12 Memory EO48U u u u uu u ele Sala ide eut aa hanay eae eect 32 A2 IS3 NIGINOL LV AVC uuu uuu om t a dee eee usu aha tee eee et 32 4 2 14 Returning the Camera Settings to the its original status 33 4 3 Digital Processing flow in FPGA a a aa mmn 34 AA SAUD u ee ae ee oe eee 34 4 5 Saving and Loading Camera Settings a 35 4 6 Serial Communication Settings nennen nennen nnns 36 4 7 Video O tp t Format bon rdc L n ti ear a aaea godes dua o i spa ie ee udis mine es 36 4 8 Exposure Mode and Timing Chart ssesssssseeseeemm 39 4 8 1 Free Run Exposure Mode Programming time Setting 39 4 8 2 External Trigger Exposure Mode External trigger edge
27. ena 71 O 7 LU ole Co u uu P E SS au aa thupasqa D aS n M aku 72 0 8 HOW IO PRO GK AI L L doceo ul au e ema Seactond Mdb ides deci aan iilos duel haapa 72 8 9 AHenUOn On USO eui tdeo idu o rM ed cee edet eda e sasa ha 72 SE SII uu T T 73 MM oic ee oe eee 73 9 2 Contact TOF SUDDOTEL uo i Pte Oe OS ret eee ee eee 73 9 3 Product SUDDOLE uu uuu e olio eth tne ton Ut bea den tu but usaha aa pass 74 REVISION FIISIODV s uuu u u uu asr amsa e vx OH EKE hama aL dag cda 19 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 NED 1 Product Outline 1 1 Features XCM2040SAT2 High speed readout 40MHz 2Tap Easy control of gain offset video output 8 10bit with software outside the camera Easy connection with a variety of frame grabber boards via Camera Link Interface Single power source DC 12V to 15V 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 Visual inspection of high speed moving objects Flat panel display inspection Inspection of glass and sheet like objects Printed circuit board inspection This camera utilizes an Intelligent Transportation System Outdoor surveillance XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 10 NED An example of Visual Inspection is shown below E Example of using of one camera B Example of using of three cameras Inspection of only surface Inspection of surface and roller end face
28. f high grade The camera also has a user white correction function in order to cope with lens shading and non uniform illumination Cal_bl Output data of each pixel in perfect dark factory correction Cal wh Output data of each pixel in uniform illumination factory correction or when viewing a subject for correction user white correction Target_Val Target value for user correction 10bit output conversion value Vin Input data Before correction Vout Output data After correction The corrected data is expressed by the following equation Vout Vin Cal_ bl x Target val Cal wh Cal bl Correction target value Image before user arbitrary pixel Green line is Luminance Profile Is corrected J 512 1024 1536 Image after user arbitrary pixel Green line is Luminance Profile Is corrected Figure 4 11 1 Waveform and image before and after bit correction XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 459 COC C i i LLL ND 4 11 1 How to calibrate the camera 1 Remove the lens cap and point it at a white illumination in order to set a uniform wave level Then you can acquire arbitrary white correction data When a lens is attached the shading by both the lens and the light source will be simultaneously corrected At this time please defocus to avoid being affected by the non uniformity of the object 2 Send the wht CR command through serial communication 3 Confirm that the camera returns gt OK and gt
29. 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 Look in CLISBeeCt P FE EE SampleFrogram File name Ext Files af type Test file tet Cancel Zi 2 Input file name and click Open button Each command preserved in the text file is issued one by one XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 68 NED 8 6 Control 8 6 1 Gains and Offsets Operating it in Gains amp Offsets tab lt Gain gt Analog 1 The signal will be sent to the camera every time you make a selection from the menu in the drop down list box Note This camera does not use Analog 2 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 Gain Analog 1 1 0 Y Analog 2 a O00f0dB Digital J fo r Send x1 pon Offset Digital XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 69 NED 8 6 2 Clock amp Integration Operating it in Clock amp Integration tab Clock Shows the camera internal clock frequency Note Read Only Integration Time Setting integration time Unit us When the trigger mode is Free Run and Ext Edge Dividing Counter First choose a dividing clock from the drop down list box Next set a counter value with the sl
30. ght 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 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 The signal ground SG and the frame ground FG are connected inside the camera unit Design the system configuration so that a loop will not be formed by the ground potential differential 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 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 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 a
31. he 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 73 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 Electro 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 Hakat
32. ial communication settings Table 4 6 1 Serial Communication Settings Parameter Items Setup Value Communication Speed Baud rate 9600bps Flow Control None 4 7 Video Output Format The camera outputs 8 bit or 10 bit digital data through 4 taps or 2Taps When 8bit is output high rank 8bit is output as video data though the A D converter resolution is 10bit 8 bit Default 10 bit MSB n MSB i 8bit LSB LSB Figure 4 7 1 Pin Assignments of Digital Data XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 Sy As for the output pattern four following patterns can be selected D 2Tap 2048 pixel 2 2Tap 1024 pixel 3 1Tap 2048 pixel 1Tap 1024 pixel 2048Pixel 2Tap buffer 1024pixel TAP1 1 3 2045 2047 TAP2 2 4 2046 2048 buffer 1024pixel 1024Pixel 2Tap TAP1 513 515 1533 1535 buffer 512pixel TAP2 I 514 516 1534 1536 buffer 512pixel 2048Pixel 1Tap buffer 2048pixel TAP1 1 2 3 2047 2048 1024Pixel 1Tap TAP1 513 514 1535 1536 lt buffer 1024pixel 1537 1599 2045 2046 2047 2048 Figure 4 7 2 output pattern Notes 1 Scan rate changes by number of tap and pixel of Output Signal Setting NED XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 38 NED Video output phase of the camera is shown below 2048Pixel 2Tap 7 2 3 4 1021 1022 1023 1024 XCLK TTY LE LE LaLa LaLa Ly LaLa LaLa LP Li Ly Li DVAL LVAL Tap
33. ider edit box or the spin button Then click Send button Padding Read Only Scanrate gt Counter automatic setting The Counter value of Clock Dividing and Padding is calculated and set from the present value when the scanning cycle to be set to the edit box is input and it then click on the scanrate gt counter calculating button Note 1 The calculating formula and the value at exposure time Integration Time are displayed by the unit of us 2 The calculating formula and the value of PaddingTime are displayed by the unit of us 3 The calculation value at scanning cycle Scanrate is displayed by the unit of us Clock po Hz Exposure time Dividing 16 T Counter BO Send Integration Time Counter i Clock 2 Dividing 32 00 usec Padding fo send Padding Time Padding Clocks Dividing y 0 00 usec Sctanrate 36 20 usec i Range 3 20 584 80 7 fo USec acanrate gt Counter Calculating XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 70 NED 8 6 3 Exposure mode Trigger Mode amp Video output mode Operating it in the Trigger amp Video tab Exposure mode Trigger Mode Select Free Run Exposure mode External Trigger Exposure mode and External Trigger level The signal will be sent to the camera every time you make a selection from the menu in the drop down list box Video output Select the number of the output bit and the output block The signal will be sent to the camera every time you cho
34. l operations accordingly e 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 e Format S1 CMD CR e Format S2 CMD LI VAL 1 CR e Format S3 CMD L VAL 1 L VAL2 CR CMD Control text 3 Bytes Use 3 lowercase letters only No numerals allowed CR Carriage Return OxOD Ll Space 0x20 or Comma 0x2C VAL 1 Setting value decimal the character is not used VAL2 Setting value decimal the character is not used XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 20 NED 4 1 3 Camera Sending Message PC Receiving Message e FormatR 1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e FormatR2 gt R CR MEM CR gt SB CR EOT gt i R SB MEM CR EOT Results start text 0 x 3E Camera receive command analyzed results See table 4 1 3 1 Camera receive command send back Memory data readout value Separated text 0 x 0D Send command all text end text 0 x 04 Table 4 1 3 1 Error Messages Camera executed command CMD ERR Command is not valid Command text line is too long CMD OVR ERR When the control character exceeds 254 characters VAL ERR Parameter accepted was outside of specified TRG ERR When the scanning interval becomes more than a few seconds when arbitrary pixel correction data is acquired
35. ntrol utility Launch CLISBeeCtrl set COM port and connect Click Memory Dump and wait for the response CLISBeeCtrl BEEN Lini x po o BB sen Figure 5 2 1 Confirmation of Connection 2 Set a trigger mode and a video output mode with the camera control utility Figure 5 2 2 Setting of Exposure Mode and Video Output Mode XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 92 i NED 3 Capture images using a camera interface board utility In case of Matrox s Solios it is convenient to use Intellicam FF Matrox Intellicam s xcm4040SAT4 fr fo felix File Edit View Dect Digitizer Options Window Help amp ADi mE EN DE BBD soles Cl Medumo v EON Fl s xc m40405 474 fr Solios General Information Digitizer number I0 x Camera name MED M4040 Free Runt Camera zignal Digital Camera resolution 4096 x 1000 8 bits Vertical timing Na Vertical Video signal Monochrome Trigger type Continuous Camera type Line Scan Pixel clock 40 0000 MHz DGF Information Directory CX Documents and SettinggnedX m 3 5 by 7 DCFEdci Creation date Thu Jan 05 10 43 22 2006 Infotile revizion 6 0016 Figure 5 2 3 Solios Intellicam dcf Window XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 53 NED 5 3 In Operation 1 Does acquisition time out error occur lt Cause gt D Captured images are too heavy Note If there are many filtering processes the assignments to the driver may be insufficient The cables are de
36. ose make a selection from the menu in the drop down list box Direction of scanning The order of outputting data from the camera is switched in positive direction forward or opposite direction reverse Trigger Mode Free Run Video output etit 88 6192pixels ADC Characteristic linear Direction of scanning forward XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 Tl NED 8 6 4 Intelligence Operating it in the Intelligence tab 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 ON OFF of the test pattern output is switched clicking the check box Calibration Calib vyhite Made Factory White Level J BOO m Send Test Pattern 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 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 Note It takes a while to save and initialize XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 12 NED 8 7 Upgrade When installing a newer updated software version from our company Please perform in t
37. ply cable The camera could be faulty Please To next page C g contact us for assistance XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 58 NED Cables are asymmetric such as thin cables Yes One of the connectors of an asymmetric camera cable is to be connected with a camera Labeled as Camera side The camera cables are too long 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 When the camera gain is on a Use a stable power supply 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 59 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 se 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 60 NED 8 CLISBeeCtrl 8 1 Overview The CLISBeeCtrl is the remote control software for
38. r the value of P and S 4 8 3 External Trigger Exposure Mode Trigger Level In external trigger exposure mode Trigger Level the exposure time is determined by the high trigger pulse time each exposure starts with the rising edge and the line period is determined by the time rising edge to rising edge of trigger pulse The range of programmable exposure time the timing chart of the exposure and the readout are shown below Table 4 8 3 1 Programmable Exposure Time Trigger Level 2048 pixel 2TAP Item Symbol 1024 pixel 2TAP 2048 pixel 1TAP 1024 pixel 1TAP Trigger pulse H time Exposure Time Trigger pulse cycle Scan Rate unit us XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 42 NED External Trigger Signal Input CC1 TI Exposure Yj Readout LVAL Figure 4 8 3 1 External Trigger Trigger Level Exposure Mode Note The timing of reading out does one scanning delay from the exposure 4 9 Setting Offset The offset can be adjusted It is possible to set it in the adjustable range of 60 60 DN when 10bit is output and 15 15 DN when 8bit is output It sets by command odx Output DN Fs Plus offset Se Saturation Exposure DN Minus offset 5 p Se Volume of Light Ix s Fs Saturation Output DN Df Dark Current DN Figure 4 9 1 Saturation Exposure and Dark Current Output Note 1 Adjust amount of offset in accordance with the requirements of your c
39. rmation XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 62 NED 8 5 2 Selecting interface and Timeout setting 8 5 2 1 Selecting interface 1 Click button D Communication Settings x Select Interface Setting COM partiBuild In ver41 21 Camera Link API Ver 1 02 Timeouts First Receive DDD T Mext Recelve 10000 HEET Send 10000 um Default 2 Select the interface in Drop down list box Communication Settings i x Select Interface Setting First Receive 0000 Ted Mext Recelve 10000 en Send 10000 mens Default OK Cancel 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 operation after it has been set up correctly XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 63 NED 8 5 2 2 Setting Communication port Communications Port Properties x Port Settings Receive Buffer Size on Bits per Second s n v Transmit Buffer Size 04 0 Data bits rl Receive Timeout p Parity None gt Transmit Timeout NN n Part Stop bits Notify receive Flow contral None Parity replace 1 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 Port Select connecting port 2 Bits per Second 9600 3 Data bits 8 4 Parity None 5 Stop bits 1 6 Flo
40. rrection data and saves it in the flash memory One correction data can be saved at each step of analog gain e Format S1 CMD CR FormatR1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD wht lt Example gt wht CR gt OK CR gt wht CR EOT 4 2 9 Setting Pixel Correction Sets pixel correction Format S3 CMD LJ VAL1 LJ VAL2 CR FormatR1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD shc e VAL1 0 1 2 O Correction OFF 1 Factory correction data ON 2 User correction target value ON e VAL2 0 to 1023 Setting user correction target value 10bit Example shc L 2 LJ 700 CR User correction target value is 7OODN gt OK CR gt shc LI 2 O 700 CR EOT 4 2 10 Generating Test Pattern Generates test pattern e Format S2 CMD LI VAL1 CR Format R1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD tpn e VAL 0 1 0 Image data 1 Test pattern Example ton L 1 CR Generating test pattern gt OK CR gt tpn L 1 CR EOT XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 ol NED 4 2 11 Memory Initializing Initializing Camera Settings Reset the flash memory to the factory default e Format S1 CMD CR Format R2 gt R CR gt MEM CR SB CR EOT e CMD rst lt Example gt XCM2040SAT2 rst CR gt OK CR gt Type XCM2040SAT2 CR gt Ver 1 05 0x4004 CR gt Serial 123456 CR gt Sensor 12 CR gt Background Offset 3 CR gt Latter Harf of Tap Order 0 CR gt gax 1 CR gt gdx 0 CR gt odx 0 CR gt inm 0 CR gt int 2 1974 CR gt voa 0 2CR gt ton 0 CR gt shc 1 512 CR gt rev 0 CR gt r
41. ssumes 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 6 NED Table of Contents 1 Product Oulline ewm Cu Paw 9 1 1 Features XCM2040SA T2 uuu ee as cotes pir tu abo atomi Rest ete Ta ceo Ms team bt tua amana aayqa 9 g 29 1 8 0 Ter 111 0 p RR ETE 9 t3 Imag SeS 0l me m 10 1 4 Performance SpeCINCalONS eoo a S N 11 2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface 13 2 1 Setting tlie Camera o oe Diocese ebat ds ud a uod D iatulatioc tuum cea edet du d eui 13 2 2 Fband the Canmerd ues ur ta omite mto fi cnm ua Mudo or yusa SS 13 2 9 Optical Interface ood be ea ast alatum dias dh seda Puto ue bs Pass den ue itus 16 9 HardWadle uentos Nrcditerattxs a EN E MEM USUS 17 xm Camela CONMCCUONN uu au uu up cee ata EZ a ein aap 17 3 2 Input Output Connectors and Indicator a aa aaa 19 3 3 Connectors Pin Assignments Cables
42. st CR EOT UME 0011 02 392 _ i NIA 4 2 12 Memory Load Reads out the camera settings from the flash memory e Format S1 CMD CR Format R2 gt R CR MEM CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD rfd Example rfd CR gt OK CR gt Type XCM2040SAT2 CR gt Ver 1 05 0x4004 CR gt Serial 123456 CR gt Sensor 12 CR gt Background Offset 3 CR gt Latter Harf of Tap Order 0 CR gt gax 1 CR gt gdx 0 CR gt odx 0 CR gt inm 0 CR gt int 2 1974 CR gt voa 0 2 CR gt ton 0 CR gt shc 1 512 CR gt rev 0 CR gt rfd CR EOT 4 2 13 Memory Save Stores the current camera settings in the flash memory e Format S1 CMD CR Format R1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT e CMD Sav Example sav CR gt OK CR gt sav CR EOT XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 4 2 14 Returning the Camera Settings to the its original status Returns the current camera settings e Format e CMD S1 CMD CR Format R2 gt R CR MEM CR gt SB CR EOT sta Example XCM2040SAT2 sta CR gt OK CR gt Type XCM2040SAT2 CR gt Ver 1 05 0x4004 CR gt Serial 123456 CR gt Sensor 12 CR gt Background Offset 3 CR gt Latter Harf of Tap Order 0 CR gt gax 1CR gt gdx 0 CR gt odx 0 CR gt inm 0 CR gt int 2 1974 CR gt voa 0 2 CR gt ton 0 CR gt shc 1 512 CR gt rev 0 CR gt sta CR EOT NED UME 0011 02 94 NED 4 3 Digital Processing flow in FPGA The digital processing flow in FPGA is shown below Exchange Pixel Order Flat Field Correction
43. t 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 18 NED Camera Link Cable PC 3M 14B26 SZLB xxx 0LC i Camera Link Base Configuration Frame Grabber Board Line Scan Camera XCM2040SAT2 Power Cable Camera Power supply DC 12V 15W Figure 3 1 1 Connections between Camera and Frame Grabber Board and Power Supply Note Choosing the appropriate Camera Link cable length gt According to the Camera Link Specification the maximum cable length is 10m But the maximum cable length to be able to transfer data depends on the type of cable performance and clock speed The actual maximum transmission distance becomes less than 10m at faster clock speeds though the transmission distance of 10m is feasible at slower clock speeds The following table shows values being calculated in accordance with the Camera Link specification 2007 Version1 2 using a typical cable 14B26 SZLB xxx OLC from 3M and frame grabber board Solios from Matrox Please choose the appropriate Camera Link cable type and length for your application We recommend you perform a connection test in advance Table 3 1 1 calculated value of maximum cable length Solios model clo
44. tached from the connector Note Ensure that the power cable and Camera Link cables are connected to the camera correctly 3 Camera Link cables come under the influence of noise when the cables are laid near a light source inverter line or a power line Note 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 Dust on the sensor window Note 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 S amp S SND 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 59 NED 7 Troubleshooting The following pages contain several troubleshooting charts that can help you find the cause of problems user sometimes encoun
45. ter 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 Yes The power source meets the specified voltage Yes When switched on the power source meets Yes the specified voltage The camera could be faulty Please contact us 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 ves No with the camera The sample software program is used to successfully control the camera and is communicating E with the camera successfully To next page B wh To next page To next page Confirm the communication software the control A B protocol for the camera and commands XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 56 The communication port is set correctly NED Set the communication port correctly The camera could be faulty Please contact us for assistance The capturing software program is custom made No image is captured with the sample software program provided S Nothing blocks off the light No
46. ug securely until it locks into position This is to prevent the connector from coming loose during power transmission 3 Turn off the power supply at once when the indicator LED green doesn t light even if supplies power Make sure that the power supply is used on proper voltage and capacity and wiring arrangement is correct 4 It is recommended that the shield processing of the power cable to be connected with GND on the power supply side AcceptableCable Acceptable plug DGPS10 HIROSE HR10A 7P 4S Power supply voltage DC 12 15V 5 Consumption Current rated DC 12V 320mA XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 24 NED 4 Camera Control The camera can be controlled through the serial communication Two methods can be used to change the cameras 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 serial communication 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 ASCII based command Communication begins when the computer sends control commands to the camera e The camera receives and interprets the computer commands and then executes contro
47. ulation of scan rate Calculation 1 P Counter Clock 2 Dividing Calculation 2 S P Padding 6 Clock 2 Dividing LEN Programmable exposure time us Scan rate us A0 MHz Padding 20 fixed Example In case of Camera is XCM2040SAT2 and command is int L12 L11000 Clock 40 Dividing 2 Counter 1000 Programmable exposure time us 1000 40 2 2 2 100 scan rate us 100 20 6 40 2 21 102 6 4 8 2 External Trigger Exposure Mode External trigger edge In external trigger exposure mode Trigger Edge the exposure time is determined by the setting through the sireial communication each exposure starts with the rising edge and the line period is determined by the time from rising edge to rising edge of the trigger pulse 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 1024 pixel 2TAP 2048 pixel 2TAP 2048 pixel 1TAP ltem symbol 1024 pixel 1TAP Programmable 13 4 6553 4 26 87 6553 4 03 67 6553 4 exposure time Scan Rate 16 0 6558 6 29 4 6558 6 56 2 6558 6 unit us XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 41 NED E T2 External Trigger Signal Input CC 1 D e 3 Exposure Figure 4 8 2 1 External Trigger Trigger Edge Exposure Mode Notes 1 The timing of reading out does one scanning delay from the exposure 2 See 4 8 1 1 fo
48. urning the Product to NED are borne by the shipper XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 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 I Ifthe product is not handled properly this may result A wa ri Ng in serious injury or possible death A Caution If the 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 Ifthe product is not to be used for an extended period of time as a safety precaution always unplug the connection cable from the camera unit f 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
49. w control None A 2 A 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 64 NED 8 5 2 3 Setting Camera Link API Camera Link Properties d x Place of Camera Link DLL Browse Serial Index fo cancel 1 Input the DLL file name for Camera Link API by edit box Or click Browse button and select this file File name cler dll Files of tupe Camera Link AFI File clser dll Cancel e 2 Input value corresponding to the position of Camera Link cable to connect 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 XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 65 NED 8 5 2 4 Setting Timeout Communication Settings I x Select Interface First Recelve ggg PaM Mext Recelve 10000 m Send j10000 ere Default OK Cancel 1 Input each timeout value in the edit box unit ms When you will cli
50. wht This means that arbitrary white correction data has been saved and loaded onto the camera 4 Send the shc 2 VAL CR command through serial communication Then the arbitrary white correction will be on and set to the correction target value Notes 1 The value VAL above should be a numeric value from 0 1023 corresponding to the user correction target value 2 If the user correction target value is not set a little higher than the acquired picture brightness output will not be full scale XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 46 S YND 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 XCM2040SAT2 is below 299 192 128 54 4 dz 1024 1535 HIET Figure 4 12 1 Test Pattern of 10bit 2048 Pixels Figure 4 12 2 Test Image of 10bit 2048 Pixels It increases in increments of 1DN to 255DN in order from the first pixel ODN This pattern is repeatedly output XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 AQ NED al 1024 1535 2047 Figure 4 12 3 Test Pattern of 8bit 2048 Pixels Figure 4 12 4 Test Image of 8bit 2048 Pixels It increases in increments of 1DN to 1023DN in order from the first pixel ODN This pattern is repeatedly output XCM2040SAT2 UME 0011 02 AS YND Figure 4 12 5 Test Pattern of 8bit 1024 Pixels Figure 4 12 6 Test Image of 8bit 1024 Pixels It increases in increments of

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