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1. 68 9 10 Attention on se eere eet eae aia I ls Al Lt 68 POMES Ea RES a SERI MM aO KE US ata Maal fa D 69 9 1 oe nere n da n in e n o n en E D edi D eos 69 9 2 Contact for 69 9 3 Produ ct SUDDOTL eee to 70 aides 72 NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 1 Product Outline 1 1 Features High speed readout 70MHz RGB High resolution 7300pixels Easy control of gain offset with external software Single power source DC12V to 15V for operation Flat field correction minimizes lens vignetting non uniform lighting and sensor FPN and PRNU Auto white balance Pseudo exposure control 1 2 Applications Inspection of Transparent panels and PCBs Visual inspection of color printed materials Color identification and inspection of foreign material Inspection of sheet film Inspection of wood surface An example of Visual Inspection of PCBs is shown below Power Supply LED incident lighting Figure 1 2 1 Visual Inspection of PCBs UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 10 NED Applicable Work PCB pattern Performance 1 Maximum board size 150mmx150mm 2 Resolution 20um 3 Inspection time less than 30 seconds Unit Configuration 1 Camera Color line scan camera 2 Controller Dedicate
2. 49 6 3 Cleaning the Sensor 49 7 Troubleshooting 50 7 1 2 22 4 0 1 0000 1000 50 7 2 0 5 52 7 3 Camera 54 es 55 81 OV CR cise eas Act 55 8 2 System Regq iremeNtS 55 UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 8 NED 8 3 Installaton m 56 84 Uninstall 350 RR MC IUE 56 8 56 8 5 1 General description m 56 8 5 2 Starting nidi adea po ME Mele eL 56 8 5 3 Open the control setting 57 8 5 4 Selecting interface and Timeout setting 1 2 22 58 Norge Dl dams 61 8 5 6 Disconnect and exit 61 8 5 7 Check the contents of communication 61 8 5 8 Export Parameters to text 61 8 5 9 Import Parameters from text file
3. 2 62 8 6 MERE PE 62 8 6 1 Gain and Offset 63 8 6 2 Clock Video output Video shift Exposure mode 64 8 6 3 lime RN 64 8 6 4 U Innihr eec 64 8 6 5 64 8516 IM NU IM DM ieee 65 626 7 Leve t 65 8 6 8 Test 65 8 6 9 Line 66 8 6 10 Auto White Balance nennen nnne 66 8 6 11 Pixel Correction Reference 67 8 7 Software Upgrades ML 67 8 7 1 NCCtr upgrades ee 67 8 7 2 Adding Replacing control setting 42 21242 68 8 7 3 Adding Replacing the interface Plug in 68 8 8 Data Transmission 68 8 9 Troubleshooting nennen nennen 68 8 9 1 You can not change the exposure time with
4. 29 4 2 5 Memory Load Readout the Camera setting from the flash 29 12 5 Memory cutie te didtur 30 4 2 Dine Delay s PEE eire 31 4 2 8 Pixel Correction Data Import 4 140000 31 4 2 9 Pixel Correction Data 31 4 2 10 Pixel Correction Reference 31 4 2 11 Pixel Correction 32 NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 7 4 2 12 Exposure 32 4 2 13 Programmable Exposure Time Setting 2 24 2 2 32 4 3 Internal Circuit Configuration 2 2 1 4 2 1 33 P 33 4 5 Saving and Loading Camera 06 2 1 21 2 34 4 6 Serial Communication Settings 1 1 34 4 7 Video Output Formal entere teen tac tees one ace Fem eoe 35 4 8 Exposure Mode and Timing 36 4 8 1 Free Run Exposure Mode sse 36 4 8 2 External Trigger Exposure Mode
5. st 310 0 01 100 130 25 0 8 B 1 10 143 50 1 6J 1 20 156 75 2 4 B 132 171 100 3 20 B 1 45 188 125 4 0 B 1 58 206 150 48 B 1 74 226 175 561 B 1 91 248 200 6 4 B 2 09 272 225 7 2 B 2 29 298 250 8 0 B 2 51 327 4 11 Auto white balance The NUCLi7370T3 has a simple function for balancing the output levels of each channel of the sensor This section describes how to adjust the RGB signal to the desired level As an example the procedure below describes how to adjust the RGB level to 190DN in 8bit mode in the factory set pixel correction mode 4 11 1 Note about optical adjustment The Auto white balance adjustment function adjusts front and rear half of the CCD s pixels by sampling the center 512 pixels of the sensor Please adjust the lighting such that this center area is targeted If the lighting is off center it may result in a difference in level across these center pixels NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 41 4 11 2 Setting the optical adjustment conditions Send the command C1 to set pixel correction to Factory Set Pixel Correction Mode Depending on the exposure time and light source try to get the level as close to the desired level as possible in this case 190DN shown in the figure below 255 192 190 target value 128 output level 8bit 7300pixel 4 11 2 1 output profile before auto white bal
6. M 13 2 2 Fixing Camera ooo oed tea Mee e tH 13 2 3 Camera 101 nennen nnne nennen nnne 13 2 4 Optical nennen nnne etre nnne nennen 14 3 HardWate ood ed poto e dd od 15 3 1 Camera nennen nennen enne nnne rennen 15 3 2 Input Output Connectors and Indicator 2 2 24 42 17 3 3 Connectors Pin 1 4 22 2 18 3 4 Power SUPPI 20 4 Camera Control sees 21 4 1 Flow of Camera Control 21 4 1 1 Command Overview en dedimus p pee ees ee 21 4 1 2 Command Format PC to Camera Transmission 21 4 1 3 Reply Format Camera to PC 22 4 1 4 Camera Control Commands sse 23 4 1 5 Memory Setup Values Factory 26 4 2 Details on Commands get e 27 4 2 1 Adjusting automatic white 27 42 2 Seting OSet ninae 27 4 2 3 Readout the Operation 27 4 2 4 Memory Initializing Initializing Camera
7. f you have your own application to check the images select suitable settings 2 Capture images using a camera interface board utility In the case of Matrox s Solios it is convenient to use Intellicam of Matrox Intellicam s nucli7370t3 dcf oj xl aalas sevan 9212222 ECDLIUAEN Aci xd Exposure Signal Grab Mode Sync Signal Digital Synchro Other Overview Camera Video Signal Video Timing Pixel Clock souos curuLU Evcr s Matrox Solios DCF Information Directory 2 53 20110831 018 Creation date Thu Feb 02 15 52 29 2012 Figure 5 2 3 Solios Window U M E 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 48 NED 5 3 During Operation 1 Does an acquisition time out error occur lt Cause gt lt 1 gt Captured images are too large If there are many filtering processes the assignments to the driver may be insufficient lt 2 gt The cable is detached from the connector Ensure that the power cable and Camera Link cables are connected to the camera firmly lt 3 gt Camera Link cables are susceptible to noise when the cables are laid near a light source inverter line or a power line The personal computer in use may be freeze and need to 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 get onto the sensor window from the inside or the outside of the camera Remove
8. x Select Interface Camera Link Ver 2 50 Detailed setting Timeouts First Receive 20000 cues Next Receive 20000 Send 20000 Default OK Cancel 1 Enter timeout values to each edit box in milliseconds Click Default button to restore all timeout values to default settings The meanings of each timeout are as follows First Receive Maximum time allowed to arrival of first characters after command transmission Next Receive Maximum time allowed to elapse between the arrival of two characters Send Maximum time allowed to completing of command transmission 2 Click on the OK button that to save the setting Click on the Cancel button to cancel the setting Note NCCtrl memorizes settings automatically So you do not have to repeat this operation every time NUCLi7370T3 U M E 0020 01 NED 61 8 5 5 Connect Click on tool bar button D Then you can control the camera 8 5 6 Disconnect and exit program Click on tool bar button E Then click the button in the top right of the window 8 5 7 Check the contents of communication Click on the Console tab at the bottom of the window to confirm the settings tho parameter diapiayed gray thi indicates that the function i mot supported by the camera 8 5 8 Export Parameters to text file 1 Click on tool bar button B UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 62 NED 2 Input the desired file name and click on the
9. 2 3 Camera dimension The dimensions for the cameras are shown below 104 20 10 259 4 40 gt lt gt for fixing camera 88 i 11 63 1 Ease Corfi guration eJ ee Irrage plane Figure 2 3 1 Dimensions M84 5 UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 14 NED 2 4 Optical Interface For the camera M84 5x 0 5 screw mount is used The amount and wavelengths of light required to capture useful images depend on the intended use Factors include the property speed the object 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 relative to infrared light IR Fiber optic light di
10. User s Manual Line Scan Camera Type NUCLi7370T3 NIPPON ELECTRO SENSORY DEVICES CORPORATION 2 NED For Customers in 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 1998 A1 1999 A2 2002 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 v
11. lt Example gt rOCcR Ver 684CR UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 22 NED 4 1 3 Reply Format Camera to PC Transmission Formati gt R CR gt SB CR EOT Format2 for 4 command gt CR gt MEM CR gt CR EOT gt Results start text Ox3E 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 Example gt CR r 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 NUCLi7370T3 Memory error UME 0020 01 NED 23 4 1 4 Camera Control Commands The table below shows the list of Camera Control Commands Table 4 1 4 1 List of Camera Control Commands Control Item VAL1 Control Description Red gain adjustment all pixels x1 x2 5 0 032dB step 280 to 530 Green gain adjustment all pixels 1 x2 5 0 032dB step 220 to 470 Blue gain adjustment all pixels 1 x2 5 0 032dB step 310 to 560 Red front half odd pixels gain adjustment 1 2 5 0 032dB step 280 to 530 Red front half even pixels gain adjustment x1 x2 5 0 032dB step 280 to 530 Red rear half odd pixels gain ad
12. sssssee em 36 4 8 3 Pseudo exposure control mode 37 4 8 4 Pseudo exposure control mode 1 37 4 9 Seting Offset ttu gt b glitter i LE 38 4 10 Setting 1 0 0200424 39 4 11 Auto white balance 40 4 11 1 Note about optical adjustment 41 24 40 4 11 2 Setting the optical adjustment 41 4 11 3 Auto white balance 4 24 4 4 2221 41 4 12 Pixel COIT GCUOD 43 4 12 1 Command Settings 44 4 12 2 HOW to enne nennen nenne nnne 0 44 5 Confirming Camera 5 45 5 1 Before PoWer Oon uere Ree nO 45 5 2 After PED Hm 46 5 3 During Operation etr epu eu ee eb 48 6 Sensor Handling 49 6 1 Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor 1 1 49 6 2 Protecting Against Dust Oil and
13. Save button The current settings value of each item is saved in text format 8 5 9 Import Parameters from text file 1 Select menu File Text Load 2 Select the file name and click on the Open button Each command written in the text file is executed sequentially 8 6 Control The controllable functions and range of values differ for every camera For details refer to the camera specifications Section 4 NCCtrl02 64bit NUCLi7300 ini NUCLi7370T3 0020 01 NED 63 kd NCCtri02 64bit NUCLI7300 ini Communication C 45 9 Model ve Level correction Calibration Calib White Data refiect Minimum fo Send Level 768 Send Maximum 1023 a Send Mode fuser White 71 Enable Test pattern Disable P Line delay Control Panel Control Panel 2 Console Camera s memory reet fir the parameter are displayed gray this indicates that the function is not supported by the camera Elapsed time 00 00 mer 8 6 1 Gain and Offset Gain Odd Even G Mono 500 m Send 0 Send Eee Send 0 zi Send R 0 Send 0 Send Offset Odd Even G Mono g Send 0 Send Send 0 Send sena fo Zl send Enter the value directly into the edit box or click on the spin button to set the value Then click o
14. obfo obfe ue front and rear hal f odd even offset 8DN obro obre Li ne Del ay Output delay between lines RGB Setti ng Pi xel Correcti on Red Geen B channel Pixel Gorrecti Mug 760 Ref erence Setting Ref erence Level Pi xel Correcti on Mode Red Geen ue channel factory set xel Correction Meg Mb Ref erence Level CN factory set Pi Correcti on 8 760 Red Geen B channel Pixel Gorrecti on Mo 760 Ref erence Level 1 112 Programmable 112 s Exposure Time Programmable Exposure Time C i t i Table 4 1 5 1 Memory Setup Values Factory Settings NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 27 4 2 Details on Commands 4 2 1 Setting automatic white balance Sets RGB balance e Format 2 CMD VAL CR CMD WBr WBr WBg WBb VAL 128 896 Example WBr700CR Sets R output level before pixel correction to 700DN 10 gt OK gt WBr700 4 2 2 Setting Offset Sets offset from 0 to 12 8 bit 1DN Step or from 0 to 48 10 bit 4DN step e Format 2 VAL CR CMD q q VAL og 12 Example q5CR Sets offset 5 8 bit or 20 10 bit gt 95 4 2 3 Readout the Operation Status Reads out the current camera settings e Format 2 qD VAL CR sta Example sta gt gt Type UCLi 737013 Ver 01 280 29220 25310 29rf 0244 29rf e246 29rro270 29rre269 gt gof 01
15. 8 2 to 4 8 4 4 6 Serial Communication Settings Serial communication is performed through the Camera Link Interface The table below shows the 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 NUCLi7370T3 None UME 0020 01 NED 35 4 7 Video Output Format The camera outputs 8 bit digital data through taps R G B Qo 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 In R 8 bit output mode output is Li nk Base Confi gurati on The video output phase is shown below 1 7300 70MHz DVAL UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 36 NED 4 8 Exposure Mode and Timing Chart The camera has four exposure modes The overview of each mode and the timing are as follows 4 8 1 Free Run Exposure Mode In free run exposure mode the camera generates its own internal control signal based on two programmable parameters exposure time and readout time The range of programmable exposure time and the timing chart of the exposure and the readout are shown below Table 4 8 1 1 Free
16. NED 33 4 3 Internal Circuit Configuration Block The Internal Circuit Configuration block is shown below After the output signal from the CCD image sensor is converted by the A D converter digital data processing is done in the FPGA and video is output in the Camera Link Base configuration 0000 000 bullet shaped Connecter 00006 0020000 COLOR CCD SENSOR 00 000 0 3650 3651 0009000 1 000 000 0005 PortA 000 0000 o m 7 indicator 000 Figure 4 3 1 Internal Circuit Configuration Block Digital Processing flow in FPGA The figure below shows the digital processing flow in the FPGA Digital Data Processing block diagram Video Video 8 or 10bit 10000 D gt D gt DD D gt Link Driver FromA D White reference multiple Line Delay 8 10 bit select Figure 4 3 2 Digital Processing Block Diagram 4 4 Startup After turning on the camera runs 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 initializes the hardware 2 Reads out the latest camera settings from the flash memory User settings
17. Run Exposure Time e Programmable exposure time 112 32767 Readout time VAL 1043 unit 9 4 Readout o _ VALI Enr o Figure 4 8 1 1 Free Run Exposure Mode 4 8 2 External Trigger Exposure Mode In external trigger exposure mode the exposure time is determined by the setting made through the external trigger pulse CC1 cycle 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 and the timing chart of the exposure and the readout are shown below Table 4 8 2 1 External Trigger Exposure Time h Trigger pulse High time 0 1 Trigger pulse cycle 2112 r Readout time 1043 Qunit 0 Trigger QOO ep t Exposure p Readout OLVALQ I Figure 4 8 2 1 External Trigger Exposure Mode NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 4 8 3 Pseudo exposure control mode Edge 37 In Pseudo exposure control mode Edge the exposure time is determined by sending a camera command Each exposure starts with the rising edge and the line period is determined by the time from rising edge to rising edge of trigger pulse The range of programmable exposure time the timing chart of the exposure and the readout are s
18. adjustment As above Red rear half odd pixels offset adjustment As above Offset Red rear half even pixels offset adjustment As above Green front half odd pixels offset adjustment As above Green front half even pixels offset adjustment As above Green rear half odd pixels offset adjustment As above Green rear half even pixels offset adjustment As above Blue front half odd pixesl offset adjustment As above Blue front half even pixels offset adjustment As above Blue rear half odd pixels offset adjustment As above Operation Status Readout Meron man o L NUCLi7370T3 Blue rear half even pixels offset adjustment As above mdi Returns the current camera settings Reset to factory settings Readout setup data in memory Store present setup data in memory UME 0020 01 NED Pixel Correction Reference Setting 25 Red Channel factory set Pixel Correction Reference 0 to 1023 Level 0 to 1023 Green Channel factory set Pixel Correction Reference Level 0 to 1023 Blue Channel factory set Pixel Correction Reference Level 0 to 1023 Red Channel User1 Pixel Correction Reference Level 0 to 1023 Green Channel Useri Pixel Correction Reference Level MVr 0 to 1023 Blue Channel User1 Pixel Correction Reference Level 0 to 1023 Red Channel User2 Pixel Correction Reference Level
19. if any or factory default settings 3 Sets up the camera with the setting values from the flash memory After this sequence the camera is ready to get images and output data UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 34 NED 4 5 Saving and Loading Camera Settings The camera setting 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 designated range due to a malfunction or other type of trouble the memory will be automatically rewritten with the factory settings If disconnecting camera power while rewriting the memory all data saved in the memory will be deleted As it takes several seconds to rewrite the memory do not disconnect the power supply before receiving the response from the camera Commands for rewriting the memory are as follows Reset to factory settings z Store present setup data in memory w Store pixel correction data in memory L When changing the camera setting be sure to send the control input signal CC1 from the frame grabber board If you do not send CC1 or send control input signals are out of the designated range you cannot get images and cannot change the settings See 4
20. in NCCtrl SampleProgram folder 8 9 NCCtrl Troubleshooting 8 9 1 You can not change the exposure time with NCCtrl Cause If these items are gray the camera does not have a function to change exposure time Solution First change the exposure mode to External Trigger with NCCtrl Then provide a periodic trigger signal to the camera from the frame grabber board Please refer to the frame grabber board specifications In this case the trigger signal period is equal to exposure time 8 10 Attention on use 1 Reproducing and distributing without notice part or all of this software and this manual is prohibited 2 Reverse engineering decompiling disassembling and modifying without notice part or all of this software is prohibited 3 The specification of this software and the contents of this manual may be changed by NED at any time without notice NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 69 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
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22. 20 01 NUCLi7370T3 NED 7 2 Noise on Image the beginning A servomotor magnetic valve is placed near the camera Turning on a servomotor or a magnetic valve generates noise Prevent the noise source from disturbing Noise is present from The camera has been used for 3 or more years or the ambient temperature is higher than room temperature There are some consumable parts in the camera Please contact us for service The power supply has been used for 3 or more years or the ambient temperature is higher than room temperature Check the deterioration of the power supply the camera cables and the power cable The camera the camera cables and the power source cable are in swinging motion Check the deterioration of the camera cables and the power supply cable The camera may be out of order Please contact us for service To next page C NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 53 Cables are asymmetric e g thin cables Only one of the connectors of an asymmetric camera cable can be connected with the camera Labeled as Camera side Use camera cables in accordance with the transmission rate The cables should not be too long in order to avoid noise disturbance Use a stable power supply When the camera gain is on a high level bright spots occur without incident light Secondary radiation rays The camera may be out of order Please could cause bright spot
23. 2V 30W Figure 3 1 1 Connections between Camera and Frame Grabber Board and Power Supply There are two connectors available for the Camera Link Medium or Full Configuration board Always check the frame grabber board specifications before making connections UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 16 NED lt 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 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 clock speed MHz maximum cable length SOL 6M CL E 40 9 8 200 66MHz 66 8 0 SOL 6M FC E 75 7 6 200 85MHz 85 5 8 NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 3 2 Input Output Connectors and Indicator The layout of input output connecters and the indicator lamp are as follo
24. 4 4 4 GND 5 GND 5 5 GND 5 GND 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 PC side RS232C cross cable Camera side For Camera Link connection 1 Camera Link compatible frame grabber board and device driver must be installed The DLL file for Camera Link API provided by the frame grabber manufacturer must be included For details ask the frame grabber manufacturer 2 Camera Link compatible cable UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 56 NED 8 3 Installaton Insert the FD or CD ROM or other media provided by NED into your PC Copy the NCCtrl folder into the desired location in your hard disk drive Note In case you copy from CD ROM you should cancel the read only attribute 8 4 Uninstall 1 Delete folder and all data files that included in that folder 8 5 Operation 8 5 1 General description Drop dorn 1ist bo x 556 a check box m 1278808 tab 8 5 2 Starting NCCtrl Start Windows Explorer and double click the NCCtrl02 exe icon 3 se Send 8 Send Send 21 je send Send send Send i i send 5 Binning NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 57 There are some buttons in the tool bar The function of each button is follows 19101 ee as 2 ttt ABCDEFG A Open a camera setting file ini file B Export the parameters to text file txt file C Load parameters from a text
25. 97 299f e196 299r 0221 UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 28 NED 299r e223 gt gbf 0287 29bf e285 29br 0299 29br e305 298 208 gt 8 gt orf o8 gt orf e8 gt 0 gt 209108 gt oof e8 gt ogr 08 gt ogr e8 gt obf o8 gt obf e8 gt obr 08 gt obr e8 gt t0 gt Mr 760 gt 0760 gt 5760 2Mur 760 gt 760 gt 10760 2M 760 gt 9760 2 5760 gt TO gt evO Br 684 gt 89684 gt 112 gt sta NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 4 2 4 Memory Initializing Initializing Camera Settings Reset the flash memory to the factory default e Format 1 CMD CR 2 lt gt zCR gt OK gt 2 4 2 5 Memory Load Readout the Camera setting from the flash memory Reads out the camera settings from the flash memory e Format 1 aD CR OD lt gt gt gt Type UCLi 737073 Aer 01 280 29220 25310 29rf 0244 29rf e246 29rro270 29rre269 gt gof 0197 gt gof e196 gt ggr 0221 299r e223 290287 29bf e285 29br 0299 29br e305 298 208 gt 8 gt or f o8 gt orf e8 gt or ros gt orres UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 29 30 NED gt oof o8 gt oof e8 gt ogr o8 gt ogr e8 gt obf o8 gt obf e8 gt obr 08 gt obr e8 gt t0 2Mr 760 gt 9760 gt 6760 gt 760 gt 760 gt 10760 2Mf 760 gt 0760 2 5760 gt TO 0 Br 684 99684 gt 112 4 2 6 Memory Save Stores current camera sett
26. Connect the camera and the frame connection with the frame grabber grabber board with camera cables The frame grabber board is After being powered on set up the powered on and set up frame grabber board suitably The frame grabber the camera is communicating with the camera The sample software program is used to successfully control the camera and is communicating To next page To next page To next page 45255 B Confirm the communication software the control protocol for the camera and commands with the camera successfully NUCLi7370T3 U M E 0020 01 NED 51 The communication port is set correctly Set the communication port correctly The camera may be out of order Please contact us for service The capture software program is The capture software program is provided custom made with the board as a sample program With the sample software program No Check the compatibility between the provided no image is captured camera and the frame grabber board S Nothing blocks off the light No If a lens cap is attached take it off Yes The amount of illumination is enough Yes 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 may be out of order Please contact us for service UME 00
27. 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 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 UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 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 executing the sta command The example of the camera status Sta gt gt TypeS UCLi 7370173 er 01 2280 29220 25310 29rf 0244 29rf e246 29rro270 29rre269 299 0197 299f e196 299r o221 299r 223 290287 29bf e285 29br 0299 29br e305 298 208 gt 8 gt orf o8 gt orf e8 gt 0 gt 209108 gt oof e8 gt ogr o8 NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED gt ogr e8 gt obf o8 gt obf e8 gt obr 08 gt obr e8 gt t0 2Mr 760 gt 9760 gt 6760 2Mur 760 gt 760 gt 10760 gt 760 gt 9760 2IM 5760 gt TO 0 gt ViBr 684 gt 89684 gt 112 gt UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 71 72 NED Revision History Revision Number Date Changes 01 9 Mar 2012 Initial release NUCLi7370T3 UME 0
28. MVg 0 to 1023 Green Channel User2 Pixel Correction Reference Level MVb 0 to 1023 Blue Channel User2 Pixel Correction Reference Level Pixel Correction Data Acquire user pixel correction data Pixel Correction Data Store the acquired data in the memory Pixel Correction Mode 0 to 3 OFF ON Reset to factory set selection C ON User1 Pixel Correction selection ON User2 Pixel Correction selection Programmable 5610 32767 56 s 32 767ms Exposure Time Test Pattern OFF ON 0 to 1 Forward Reverse Scanning Direction UME 0020 01 V 0 to 3 Free Run Edge mode Exposure Mode t Pseudo Exposure control Edge Mode Pseudo Exposure control Level Mode i T rev NUCLi7370T3 26 NED 4 1 5 Memory Setup Values Factory Settings The memory setup values factory settings are shown below Control Item Control Description grfo grfe grro grre 280 Red front and rear half odd even pi xel gai n x1 oof 220 Geen front and rear half odd even pi xel gain x1 ggro ggre gbfo gbfe 310 front and rear half odd even gai n 1 gbro gbre Ako white balance Ver VBg 684 Red Geen ue channel brightness level setti orfo orfe 8 Red front and rear half odd even pi xel offset ogfo ogfe ogre VBb 8 Geenfront and rear hal f odd even pi xel offset 8DN
29. 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 x Target val Cal wh Waveform before bit correction Output 529 3652 369 Pixel Number Y Waveform after bit correction 2 5 192 Output 3628 3652 3696 Pixel Number Figure 4 11 1 Waveform before and after bit correction U M E 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 NED 4 12 1 Command Settings Set the correction on or off acquire user white correction data by sending commands through serial communication Examples of command settings CO No correction C1 Factory white correction C2 User white correction User 1 C3 User white correction User 2 W Acquisition of user white correction data L Save of user white correction data 4 12 2 How to correct 1 Send the C2 CR command through serial communication Set C2 or C3 Pixel Correction Mode 2 Remove the lens cap and place a white object Then you can acquire user white correction data With a lens the shading by both the lens and the light source will be simultaneously corrected At this time please defocus a little to avoid being affected by the non uniformity of the object 3 Sending W CR commands through serial communication 4 Confirm that the camera returns and gt W 5 Confirm that the image data is correct If it is okay save the co
30. ance is executed 4 11 3 Auto white balance adjustment 0 Set the target value by sending commands e g MUr684 MUg684 MUb684 The value sent in the command should be 0 9 x the target value in factory set mode Auto white balance adjusts the uncorrected data so here it necessary to divide by 1 0 9 correction output level no correction output level the factory correction ratio In this case 760 10 bit value of the target 190DN 0 9 684 the value to be sent by command Send the WB command The data level in the center becomes 190DN as shown below 255 192 190 value 128 output level 8bit 7300pixel 4 11 3 1 output profile after executing auto white balance UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 42 NED Supplementary note e tis possible to set the target value of each RGB channel e The value sent by command should be divided by the correction ratio at the time e When using User Pixel Correction it is recommended first to perform Auto white balancing with pixel correction turned off Command then to obtain the pixel correction data e It is possible to read out the gain setting value of each channel with the command sta after auto white balance adjustment and to adjust gain for each channel manually through commands Sta gt x gt Type Ni 737073 Aer 01 280 29220 2b310 29rfo244 lt present Red front half odd pixels channel gain set value 29r
31. by entering Mubxxx respectively in the edit box of the console panel in the case of User1 Pixel Correction Each time click the send button Q Input W and click the send button to run auto white balance Input L and click the save button to save the target value gain setting value in the camera s internal memory to complete auto white balance 2 64bit NUCLI7300 ini File F Communication C 9 ven o coms Append CR O oe IF the parameter are displayed gray this indicates that the function is not supported by the camera 8 7 Software Upgrades When you received the newest software from NED Please execute the following procedure 8 7 1 NCCtrl upgrades 1 Check the old version of NCCtrl is not in operation 2 Uninstall old version See 4 Uninstall 3 Install new version See 3 Software installation UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 68 NED 8 7 2 Adding Replacing control setting file 1 Check the old version of NCCtrl is not in operation 2 Copy the control setting file ini to NCCtrl Camconf folder 8 7 3 Adding Replacing the interface Plug in 1 Check the old version of NCCtrl is not in operation 2 Copy the Plug in file dll to the folder 8 8 Data Transmission Programming To make your own communication program please refer to the sample programs
32. d software for PC system 3 Size 1930 x 0500 x H500 mm Applicable Fields Inspection of patterns on film PCBs 1 3 Image Sensor The camera uses a CCD sensor with a maximum data rate of 140MHz to acquire high responsivity and superior quality images The pixel size is 10um x 10 It outputs 7300 pixels data through 70MHz 1 4 Performance Specifications The Performance Specifications are shown below Unless otherwise specified the data shown is when the camera is operating at the maximum scan rate Table 1 4 1 Performance Specifications Home Specifications NUCLi7370T3 Number of Pixels 7300 3 Pixel Size Hx V um 10 10 Sensor Length mm 73 Line pitch 40 24 lines R G G B distance 400 900 Spectral Responsivity nm Peak R 610 G 540 B 460 See Figure 1 4 1 Data Rate MHz 70 fixed Maximum Scan Rate 112 8 9 us kHz Saturation Exposure Ix s 0 0384 typically Minimum Gain 3 wavelength Daylight Fluorescent Light NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 11 Responsivity typically Minimum Gain 3 wavelength Daylight Fluorescent Light 130 V Ix 5 Analog 5V Conversion Sensitivity Visible Area 400 700nm Gain Adjustable Range recommended 1 to 2 50 251 Steps Possible up to 10 Offset Adjustable Range Digital Number DN 0 to 12 DN 13 Steps PRNU Photo Response Non Uni
33. ded 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 an overhead location please take the necessary measures to prevent the camera unit and its components from accidentally falling to the ground 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 U M E 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 NED Instructions before use 9 999 9 9 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
34. 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 daylight 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 Please note that when the CCD is exposed to excessive quantities of light blooming can occur this product does not have an Anti Blooming function 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 the embedded memory When you change the exposure mode that is set at the NED factory input control signal CC1 from the capture board NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 5 Exclusion Clause The manufact
35. e lamp fails to illuminate even after power is supplied turn OFF power immediately Inspect wiring Check the voltage and capacity of the supplied power source NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 21 4 Camera Control The camera can be controlled through serial communication Two methods can be used to change the camera s parameters The first approach is to change parameters using NCCtrl Camera control software See 8 NCCtrl Or you can also change the parameters directly from your application by using binary read write commands to set values in the camera register The camera can be used without the serial interface after it has been set up correctly 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 The camera receives and interprets the computer commands and then executes control operation accordingly Transmission ends when the camera returns the analyzed results of 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 Command Format PC to Camera Transmission e Format 1 CMD CR Format 2 CMD VAL CR CMD Control text 1 Byte Use 1 4 lowercase letters only No numerals allowed CR Carriage Return 0 00 VAL Setting value decimal 1 Byte x maximum 4 digits
36. equivalent Q recommended r input L rm 1 ae CCI E I A e 2 zi Qu ce ce CCA 1000 7 Figure 3 3 1 Camera Frame Grabber Interface LVDS Channel Link receiver side to 100 ohm termination With the driver side of LVDS even if not used do not make it open but set the logic to H or L Driver Receiver HorL 1002 Figure 3 3 2 Circuit of LVDS NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 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 bb cg B d B d BH dw ON Figure 3 3 3 Camera Link Connector Half pitch miniature half ribbon shape e Locking screw UNC 24 40 type Table 3 3 2 Camera Link Connector 26 pin MDR Connector pin assignments CL1 Base Configuration NAME NAME Inner Shield Inner Shield X0 X0 X1 X1 X2 X2 X3 X3 SerTC SerTC SerTFG SerTFG CC1 1 2 2 CC3 CC3 CC4 CC4 Inner Shield Inner Shield Explanation of Signals Inner Shield Shield cable GND X0 0 X3 Data output Channel Link Xclk Xclk Clock out
37. fe246 lt present Red front half even pixels channel gain set value 29rro270 lt present Red rear half odd pixels channel gain set value gt grre269 lt present Red rear half even pixels channel gain set value 299f 0197 lt present Green front half odd pixels channel gain set value 299fel96 lt present Green front half even pixels channel gain set value gt 60 0221 lt present Green rear half odd pixels channel gain set value 299re223 lt present Green rear half even pixels channel gain set value 290287 lt present Blue front half odd pixels channel gain set value 29bfe285 lt present Blue front half even pixels channel gain set value 29bro299 lt present Blue rear half odd pixels channel gain set value 29bre305 lt present Blue rear half even pixels channel gain set value 0 0 gt sta NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 43 4 12 Pixel Correction As a rule image sensors CCD CMOS and so on have fixed pattern noise and photo response non uniformity Lens shading and light sources can also cause non uniformity The camera is set to the optimal correction before shipping in order to provide images of the highest grade The camera also has a user white correction function to cope with lens shading and non uniform illumination or to be able to completely clear the uneven brightness generated by changing the spectral response level of the light source wh Output data of each pixel in uniform illumination digital Target Val
38. file txt file D Connect to the camera E Disconnect from the camera F Communication settings G Version information 8 5 3 Open the control setting file 1 Click on tool bar button A 2 Select the appropriate setting file ini file and click on the Open button 3 The setting is loaded and each control parameter is initialized CO E Organize Mew 2 eec n 2 pronnan 3224 in OO Dni im 096 73900 m 2 NU 75000 ponn ae 00 7300 Note If the parameters displayed gray this indicates that the camera does not support the function NCCtrl memorizes automatically the setting file name that was last opened This file is automatically opened when NCCtrl is booted up U M E 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 58 NED 8 5 4 Selecting interface and Timeout setting 8 5 4 1 Selecting interface 1 Click tool bar button F 2 Select the desired interface in the Drop down list box Communication settings 3 Using the Detailed setting button you can change the interface setting 4 Click on the OK button to complete this operation Click on the Cancel button to cancel this operation Note NCCtrl memorizes settings automatically So you do not have to repeat this operation every time 8 5 4 2 Setting the COM port 1 Set each item as follows NED standard Unless i
39. formity Typically 6 96 without correction at minimum gain 2 96 with correction at minimum gain Random Noise Typically 30DN peak value at minimum gain Video output Camera Link Base Configuration 8 bit Control Input CC1 External Trigger Signal CC2 4 Not in use Data Controller 3M MDR26 Camera Link Connectors Power Supply Hirose HR10G 4Pin Lens Mount M 84 5 Operating Temperature p g Temp No Condensation Power Supply Voltage V DC 12 to 15 5 25A Consumption Current typically mA 1200 Size WxH x D mm 104 150x 62 2 Mass 9 Approx 770 Additional Functions Auto white balance Pixel correction RGB line delay Pseudo Exposure control Programmable Exposure Control Gain Offset Control Scan Direction Switching Test Pattern Output UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 12 NED The spectral Responsivity is shown below Ta 25 C Relative Responsivity 99 400 500 600 700 800 900 Wavelength nm Figure 1 4 1 Spectral Responsivity NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 13 2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface 2 1 Setting Camera The M4 screws on the front panel can be used to set the camera 2 2 Fixing Camera No X Y axis orientation and tilt adjustment mechanism is available Please provide an adjustment mechanism yourself as necessary
40. hown below Table 4 8 3 1 1 Pseudo exposure control mode Edge h Trigger pulse High time 0 1 Trigger pulse cycle gt e456 Programmable exposure time 58 32767 r Readout time 1043 Qunit 0 Trigger er e Exposure Pp Readout r Figure 4 8 3 1 Pseudo exposure control mode 4 8 4 Pseudo exposure control mode Trigger In Pseudo exposure control mode Trigger the exposure time is determined by the High time of the trigger pulse Each exposure starts with the rising edge and the line period is determined by the time from 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 4 1 Pseudo exposure control mode Trigger h Trigger pulse High time gt 56 Trigger pulse Low time gt 56 r Readout time QLVALQ 1043 Dunt 0 Trigger L SM noce e Exposure Pp Pp Readout Figure 4 8 4 1 Pseudo exposure control mode UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 38 NED 4 9 Setting Offset In the figure below the horizontal axis indicates the amount of incident light and the vertical axis indicates the output Fs shows the output at saturation Dd s
41. hows the output at darkness Both Fs and Dd are digital Se shows the saturation current or the amount of exposure when the output saturates Output Se Saturation Exposure Fs Saturation Output Dd Dark Current 00 Amount of Incident Ou Light 1 5 00 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 gradient of the line does not change DF Offset Value Output Amount of Incident Light IX 5 Figure 4 9 2 Offset Adjustment Adjust amount of offset in accordance with the requirements of your camera system NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 39 4 10 Setting Gain The camera can adjust the gain x1 to x 2 5 As shown in the figure below increasing the gain setting increases the gradient of the camera s response curve and results in a higher camera output for a given amount of light Figure 4 10 1 PGA Gain Adjustment Fs Saturation Output a b c Gain b Gain c Amount of Incident Light Ix s Gain and noise values are proportionally related Adjust the amount of gain in accordance with the requirements of your camera system UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 40 NED Gain Sensitivity is shown below Table 4 10 1 Gain Sensitivity Gin VAL 280 Sensitivity G 220 eum
42. ings in the flash memory e Format 1 CMD CR OD Example wR gt OK gt w NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 31 4 2 7 Line Delay Adjust the delay between lines RGB e Format 2 VAL CR CMD d e VAL 16 16 lt Example gt d5CR Sets del ay to 51 gt gt 65 4 2 8 Pixel Correction Data Import Acquires user pixel correction data e Format 1 CMD CR QD W Example WR gt OK AW 4 2 9 Pixel Correction Data Save Saves and applies acquired correction data in the memory e Format 1 CMD CR OD L Example LCR gt 4 2 10 Pixel Correction Reference Setting Sets pixel correction reference level Format 2 VAL CR e CMD Mur Mb Mr Mb e VAL 0 1023 lt Example gt MJ 768CR Sets user1 R correction reference evel to 7680 gt x gt 768 UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 32 NED 4 2 11 Pixel Correction Mode Sets pixel correction mode Format 2 VAL CR CMD VAL 0 1 2 3 lt gt factory settings Pi Correcti on selection gt K 2 4 2 12 Exposure Mode Sets Exposure Mode Format2 VAL CR e CMD t e VAL 012 3 Example tOCR Free run sel 0 4 2 13 Programmable Exposure Time Setting Sets Exposure time e Format2 CvD VAL CR CMD e VAL 56 32767 lt Example gt 200CR Sets Exposure time to 200 s gt 200 NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01
43. justment x1 x2 5 0 032dB step 280 to 530 Red rear half even pixels gain adjustment 1 2 5 0 032dB step 280 to 530 Green front half odd pixels gain adjustment x1 x2 5 0 032dB step 220 to 470 Green front half even pixels gain adjustment x1 x2 5 0 032dB step 220 to 470 Green rear half odd pixels gain adjustment x1 x2 5 0 032dB step 220 to 470 Green rear half even pixels gain adjustment 1 2 5 0 032dB step 220 to 470 Blue front half odd pixels gain adjustment 1 2 5 0 032dB step 310 to 560 Blue front half even pixels gain adjustment x1 x2 5 0 032dB step 310 to 560 Blue rear half odd pixels gain adjustment x1 x2 5 0 032dB step 310 to 560 Blue rear half even pixels gain adjustment 1 2 5 0 032dB step 310 to 560 Auto white balance 128 to 896 Red channel brightness level Setting 128 to 896 Green channel brightness level 128 to 896 Blue channel brightness level UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 24 NED Run Auto white balance function Run Auto white balance function Red offset adjustment all pixels 0 12 1 DN step at 8 bit 0 48 4 DN step at 10 bit Green offset adjustment all pixels As above Blue offset adjustment all pixels As above Red front half odd pixels offset adjustment As above Red front half even pixels offset
44. mum 4095 Send Enable Send Eb 44 8 Minimum Enter the value directly in the edit box or click the spin button to set the value Then click the Send button to send the command to the camera b Maximum Enter the value directly in the edit box or click the spin button to set the value Then click the Send button to send the command to the camera C Enable Every time you click the Check box the command is sent to the camera 8 6 8 Test Pattern Test Pattern Disable Every time you choose from the Drop down list box the command is sent to the camera UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 66 NED 8 6 9 Line Delay Enter the value directly in the edit box or click the spin button to set the value Then click the Send button to send the command to the camera 8 6 10 Auto White Balance Set the target value of each RGB channel by entering WBrxxx WBgxxx WBbxxx respectively in the edit box of the console panel Each time click the send button Input WB and click the send button to run auto white balance Click the save button to save the target value gain setting value in the camera s internal to complete auto white balance 17 NCCtrl02 64bit NUCLi7300 ini eaa rom ver or gt p NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 67 8 6 11 Pixel Correction Reference Setting Setthe target value of each RGB channel
45. n cases where different settings have been specified Communications Port Properties NUCLi7370T3 0020 01 NED 59 1 Port Select connecting port 2 Bits per Second 9600 3 Data bits 8 4 Parity None 5 Stop bits 1 6 Flow control None Note Other parameter should not be used 2 Click on the button to complete this operation Click on the Cancel button to cancel this operation Note NCCtrl memorize settings automatically So you do not have to repeat this operation every time 8 5 4 3 Setting Camera Link 1 Enter the DLL file name of Camera Link API in the edit box or click Browse button and select DLL file 7 13 2011 6 00 PM Applicstion extension oem em 2 Enter value corresponding to the position of Camera Link cable to connect into the Serial Index column 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 60 NED 3 Click on the OK button to complete this operation Click on the Cancel button to cancel this operation Note NCCtrl memorize settings automatically So you do not have to repeat this operation every time Frame grabber manufacturers provide the DLL file for Camera Link API Some frame grabber boards are connected directly to the PC s COM port In this case set the interface to COM port RS232C For details please inquire with the frame grabber manufacturer 8 5 4 4 Setting Timeout
46. n the Send button to send the command to the camera U M E 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 64 NED 8 6 2 Clock Video output Video shift Exposure mode Clock lint 60MHz Video output RGB Video shift None at Exposure mode FreeRuntFixed Y Every time you choose from the Drop down list box the command is sent to the camera 8 6 3 Exposure time Exposure time 120 Send Enter the value in the edit box and click the Send button to send the command to the camera 8 6 4 Binning Binning Every time you click the Check box the command is sent to the camera 8 6 5 Camera Memory Save _ _Factorydefaut Load Load data from camera memory b Save Save data into camera memory Factory default Restore camera memory data to factory settings NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 65 8 6 6 Calibration Calib Black Acquisition of black data When you do this please cover the lens Calib White Acquisition of white data Data reflect Save the calibration data to camera memory and apply the data Level Enter the value directly in the edit box or click the spin button to set the value a b 9 2 Then click the Send button to send the command to the camera e Mode Every time you choose from the Drop down list box the command is sent to the camera 8 6 7 Level Correction r Level Correction Minimum 0 Maxi
47. oltage 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 NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 3 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 Warning If the product is not handled properly this may result in serious injury or possible death Caution If the product is not handled properly this may result in physical injury or cause property damage Safety precaution 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 exten
48. put 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 When using External Trigger CC2 CC2 Not in use LVDS CC3 CC3 Not in use LVDS CC44 CC4 Not in use LVDS UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 20 NED To avoid uncoupling of cable connectors during power on make sure to clamp them with locking screws Do not unplug the cable while power is being supplied to the camera The pin assignment of the power supply connector is shown below Figure 3 3 4 Power Supply Connector HIROSE HR10G 7R 4P Round shape push pull lock type Table 3 3 3 Pin Assignment of Power Supply Connector No NAME Color of Cable 1 12 15V White 2 12 15V Red 3 GND Green 4 GND Black 3 4 Power Supply The camera requires a single power supply DC 12 to 15V When selecting a power source choose one with the capacity to allow for inrush current 30W 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 e Compatible Cable Compatible plug DGPS 10 HIROSE HR10A 7P 4S Power supply voltage 12 15V 5 e Consumption Current rated DC 12V 1200mA e The LED lamp illuminates when 12V to 15V power is being supplied to the camera If th
49. rrect data through command L CR 6 Confirm that the camera returns and gt L Send the shc 2 VAL2 CR command through serial communication Then the user white correction will be on and set the correction level as VAL2 NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 45 5 Confirming Camera Settings 5 1 Before Power on 1 Confirm the pin assignment of the power cable No NAME Color of Cable 1 12 15V White 2 12 15V Red 3 GND Green 4 GND Black 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 this to the camera Camera side Frame grabber side pp nnl T 39 7 4 2 2 i 1 4 Ges i s E 1 J 32 5 Figure 5 1 2 Connection Direction of Camera Cable UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 46 NED The connection channel of in the case of using a Solios board CL1 CHANNEL 0 1 CHANEL 0 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 NCCtrl02 set COM port and connect Click Memory Dump and wait for the response Figure 5 2 1 Confirmation of Connection NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 47
50. s but contact us for service this is not a malfunction UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 54 NED 7 3 Camera becomes hot The consumption current of the power supply is larger than the rating The camera is too hot to touch 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 a longer life Keep the ambient temperature within the range the specifications specify The camera may be out of order Please contact us for service NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 55 8 NCCtrl 8 1 Overview 1 is software designed for line scan cameras that support the NED camera control protocol NCCP This software enables you to remotely control line scan cameras from a PC The following interface connections are available 1 COM port RS232C 2 Camera Link 8 2 System Requirements PC PC AT compatible OS Microsoft Windows series 9x NT 2000 XP Free disk space 1 MB 2 MB The required size may vary depending on the number of camera setting files The following system environment is required for the respective interfaces For COM port RS232C connection 1 COM port that is compatible with the hardware and OS 2 RS232C cross cable Dsub9s Dsub9s Dsub9p Dsub9s Dsub9s Dsub9p 1 1 1 1 RxD 2 RxD 2 2 RxD 2 RxD TxD 3 TxD 3 3 TxD 3 TxD 4
51. stribution systems generally transmit very little blue light relative to IR Metal halide light sources are very bright but have a shorter life soan compared to other light sources Generally speaking the brighter light sources the shorter life span CCD 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 IR wavelengths NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 15 3 Hardware 3 1 Camera Connection 1 Camera Link cables shall be used to connect the camera unit with the frame grabber board Use two cables of the same length and the same manufacturer If you use asymmetric Camera Link cables connect the camera with the connector labeled as Camera side 2 Connect with a power supply Use a 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 the above a personal computer a frame grabber board a photographic lens a photographic lens mount a light source and an encoder are necessary depending on the situation 737013 Li nk Cabl e 14B26 SAB xxx 1 Canera Li nk Base Conf i gurati on Frane Grabber Board suppl y 1
52. the dust with air or a lens cleaner NUCLi7370T3 UME 0020 01 NED 49 6 Sensor Handling Instructions 6 1 Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor CCD sensors are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge and can deteriorate as a result Take care when handing the sensor 6 2 Protecting Against Dust Oil and Scratches The CCD 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 When there is dust or smudges on the sensor window it appears in the same way as noise on the image Please remove it appropriately UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 50 NED 7 Troubleshooting The following pages contain several troubleshooting charts that can help you find the cause of problems users sometimes encounter 7 1 No Image The camera has the correct connections The indicator is glowing with the power source and the frame grabber The capacity of the power source is sufficient order Please contact us Use a power source that meets The camera may be out of for service the specifications The camera has the correct
53. urer 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 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 UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 6 NED Table of Contents T Prod ct OUUING nier EPUM 9 1 1 Ede 9 1 2 Applications 9 1 3 SOM SOR P 10 1 4 Performance Specificallolis 10 2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface 13 mper de
54. ws Camera Link Connector MDR26 Indicator Power Supply Connector HR10G 7R 4P Figure 3 2 1 Input Output Connectors and Indicator 17 UME 0020 01 NUCLi7370T3 18 NED 3 3 Connectors Pin This camera uses the Base Configuration 8 bit output of the Camera Link interface standard The figure shown below shows the interface for the camera and a typical implementation for the frame grabber interface in the case of Base Configuration Camera Frame Grabber Board LVDS DRIVER NS i i LVDS RECEIVER NS Channel gink 0 us DS90CR285MTD DS90CR286MTD 000000000 equivalent recommended 0000000 00000 a 28 2 XO P 25 aS 00012 LL m 8 5 E 5 X3 N xax gt CK60MHz 8060SA P D 4 2 80405 60405 22 o LVDS DRIVER lt 7 4 5 LVDS DRIVER DS90LVOISTM i DSS0LVOTSTM equivalent p 5 5 SerTFG e J gt z 1000 t LVDS RECEIVER NS o D LVDS_DRIVER NS DS90LVO48AT s DS90LV047AT

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