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1. Gain Analog 1 xt z Analog2 kooo ez Digital Doo jp sed x Offset Digital p p send Gains amp Offsets Clock amp Integration Memory Dump Flash Load Flash Save Flash Initialize DisConnect Trigger amp Video Intelligence Console Figure 5 2 1 Confirmation of Connection XCM4040SAT4 49 2 Set a trigger mode and a video output mode with the camera control utility Example Trigger mode Free run Video output mode 8bit er SO Figure 5 2 2 Exposure Mode Trigger Mode If you have your own application to check the images select suitable settings XCM4040SAT4 50 3 Capture images using a camera interface board utility In case of Matrox s Solios it is convenient to use Intellicam FT Matrox Intellicam s xcm4040SAT4 fr File Edit View Dcf Digitizer Options Window Help meek yv cm AA SD BB BD Solos Cl Medumo v E s xcm4040SAT4 fr Exposure Signal Grab Mode Sync Signal Digital Synchro Other Overview Camera Video Signal Video Timing Pixel Clock SOLIOS CL MEDIUM Matrox Solios General Information Digitizer number 0 Camera name NED XCGM4040 Free RunD Camera signal Digital Camera resolution 4096 x 1000 8 bits Vertical timing No Vertical Video signal Monochrome Trigger type Continuous Camera type Line Scan Pixel clock 40 0000 MHz DCF Information2. Output Se Saturation Exposure Fs Saturation Output Dd Dark Current FS qe RI ie Volume of Light Dd Ix s Se Figure 4 9 1 Saturation Exposure and Dark Current Output By setting the offset you can set the Y intercept arbitrarily DF shows the digital offset value The gradients of lines do not change DF Offset Value Output Volume of Light Ix s Figure 4 9 2 Offset Adjustment Adjust gain and offset to meet your system s requirements XCM4040SAT4 42 4 10 Setting Gain The camera can adjust the analog gain x1 to X11 2 in 21 steps and the digital gain As the diagram below indicates increasing the gain setting increases the slope of the camera s response curve and results in a higher camera output for a given amount of light Analog gain can be changed by sending the gax command Digital gain can be changed by sending the gdx command Fs Saturation Output Output a lt b lt c Fs Amount of Incident Light Ix Figure 4 10 1 PGA Gain Adjustment Gain and noise values are proportionally related Adjust amount of gain in accordance with the requirements of your camera system XCM4040SAT4 43 Gain Sensitivity is shown below Table 4 10 1 Gain Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Analog Amplifier Analog Amplifier we Da 0 00dB 11 46dB 1 06dB c 12 52dB 2 12dB 13 58dB 3 18dB 14 64dB 4 24dB 15 70dB 5 30dB s 16 76dB 6 36dB 17 82dB 7 20dB 18 88d
3. 4 3 Internal Circuit Configuration Block The internal circuit configuration block of XCM4040SAT4 is shown below FPGA receives the digital output 10Bit 4Taps from CMOS image sensor and converts the data into Camera Link Medium Configuration CMOS IMAGE SENSOR 4096pixels 1024 1025 ene aes 3072 3073 controler 12 15V XOF XTE X2 X3 XCIk Channel ss Link Kot LVAL FVAL cci DVAL CK cc2 sp CC3 PorttA C 7 CC4 SerTFG SerTC YOE Y1 YZE YSE YOk Channel Sa Link ea LA LVAL FVAL N DVAL CK SP PotD F 7 Figure 4 3 1 Internal Circuit Configuration Block of Camera XCM4040SAT4 34 Digital Processing flow in FPGA The digital processing flow in FPGA is shown below FPGA Processing block diagram Video 1 Obit From Sensor b d Test Pattern Black reference White reference select substract multipl Video 8 or 10bit LOSE OP P QD gt Q gt To Chanel Link l f li 8 or 10bit Output Block Digital Gain Digital Offset select select In Test Pattern mode Black White reference and Digital Gain Offset will be skipped Figure 4 3 2 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
4. User s Manual Line Scan Camera Type XCM4040SAT4 NIPPON ELECTRO SENSORY DEVICES CORPORATION For Customers in the U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense For Customers in the EU This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC based on the following specifications applied EU Harmonized Standards EN55011 2007 A2 2007 Group1 Class A EN61000 6 2 2005 Group 1 contains all ISM Industrial Scientific and medical equipment in which there is intentionally generated and or used conductively coupled radio frequency energy which is necessary for the internal functioning of the Equipment itself Class A equipment is equipment suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low voltage power supply
5. VIDEO 3 BLOCK Invalid 37 Invalid Invalid Invalid Vt ES Invalid X Invalid Invalid Invalid Y 4096 Y 4094 X 4092 X 4090 ii Y 2052 Y 2050 Y Invalid Y Invalid Invalid FVAL 0 low level fixed Figure 4 7 2 Video Output Phase of the Camera XCM4040SAT4 38 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 Programmable exposure time 24 4 838 042 Readout tie unit us Exposure H 1 2 3 4 Readout Figure 4 8 1 1 Free Run Exposure Mode The data of Exposure 1 is read out at Readout 1 XCM4040SAT4 39 4 8 2 External Trigger Exposure Mode Trigger Edge In external trigger exposure mode Trigger Edge the exposure time is determined by the setting for the line period parameter each exposure starts with the rising edge and the line period is determined by the time from rising edge to rising edge of the internal control signal The range of programmable exposure time the timing chart of the exposure and the readout are shown below Table 4 8 2 1 Programmable Exposure Time 4040SAT4 Programmable exposure time 24 4 83
6. e Wide dynamic range prevents saturation caused by direct rays and specular reflection rays e High speed inspection is possible because of the cameras high data output speed e Using random access reading High speed inspection becomes possible because only the required data is being transferred 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 Wide dynamic range prevents the camera from saturation caused by direct rays and specular reflection rays Outdoor surveillance Wide dynamic range prevents the camera from saturation caused by direct rays and specular refection rays XCM4040SAT4 10 An example of Visual Inspection of PCBs is shown below Power supply box PC System Line scan camera 1 LED incident PCB pattern lighting Figure 1 2 1 Visual Inspection of PCBs Applicable Work COB BGA and MCM printed circuit boards Performance 1 Maximum board size 100mmx200mm 2 Resolution 100m 3 Inspection time less than 30 seconds Unit Configuration 1 Camera Line scan camera 2 Controller Dedicated software for PC system 3 Size L930 x D500 x H500 mm Applicable Fields Inspection of patterns on film PCBs XCM4040SAT4 11 1 3 Image Sensor The camera adopts a CMOS sensor with the maximum data rate of 160MHz to acquire high quality i
7. 730 1 Shading Correction 2 Gain Offset Video Output 8bit 10bit Adjustable Additional Function 3 Test Pattern Output 4 Programmable Exposure Control 5 Scan Direction Switching 1 Tested under the following conditions i Camera Link Cable 14B26 SZLB A00 0LC by 3M Full Configuration 10m ii Frame Grabber Board Matrox SOL 6M FC by Matrox Solios Medium Configuration compatible or GRAPHIN IPM 8531CL M and IPM 8531CL F 2 DN Digital Number 10bit 0 1023 3 This product is designed and manufactured in accordance with the following standards EN 55011 1998 A1 1999 A2 2002 Group 1 Class A EN 61000 6 2 2005 FCC Part 15 Subpart B 2006 Class A 4 Measurements were made at room temperature XCM4040SAT4 14 The spectral Responsivity is shown below Relative Responsivity Ta 25 C 100 80 60 40 20 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength nm Figure 1 4 1 Spectral Responsivity 2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface 2 1 Setting the Camera Use the M4 screw holes or the tripod screw hole to set the camera An optional mounting base sold separately is available 2 2 Fixing the Camera Use the M4 screw holes 4 on the front 8 on the side to set the camera Or use the 1 4 20UNC screw hole for a tripod 1 place at bottom If using the front panel M4 mounting holes 4 places at front 8 places at side the screw length for fixing the camera at the front should be less
8. 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 XCM4040SAT4 64 8 5 4 Disconnect and end program Click button C Then click X button in the upper right of the window 8 5 5 Check of the contents of communication Click Console tag near the bottom window jf CLISBeeCtrl XCM4040SAT4 65 8 5 6 Export Parameters to text file 1 Click button A I 2x Save in CLISBeeCtl e et E3 SampleProgram File name x Save as type Text hiet tet lt Cancel h 2 Input file name and click Save button Present setting value of each control is saved by text format 8 5 7 Import Parameters from text file 1 Select menu File Text Load xt Look in CLISBeeCtl e et Ge SampleProgram File name tnt Files of type Text file txt 7 Cancel ZA 2 Input file name and click Open button Each command preserved in the text file is issued one by one XCM4040SAT4 66 8 6 Control 8 6 1 Gains and Offsets
9. gain 255 1023 1023 255 x1 33 gt OK gt gdx 5 4 2 3 Setting Digital Offset Sets digital offset 15 to 15 8bit 1DN Step 60 to 60 10bit 4DN step Format 2 CMD VAL1 CR e CMD odx e VAL 15 to 15 lt Example gt odx 5 CR Setting digital offset 5 8 bit or 20 10 bit gt OK gt odx 5 4 2 4 Setting Exposure Mode Sets the exposure mode Format 2 CMD VAL1 CR e CMD inm e VAL 0 1 2 lt Example gt inm 0 CR Setting the exposure mode free run gt OK gt inm 0 4 2 5 Setting Exposure Time Sets the exposure time Format 3 CMD VAL1 VAL2 CR e CMD int XCM4040SAT4 28 e VAL1 0 to 11 Setting Dividing e VAL2 61 to 1023 Setting Counter value Example int O 120 CR Setting exposure time 48us gt OK gt int 0 120 4 2 6 Setting Output Signals 1 Setting Data Format Sets the data format of output signals Format 3 CMD VAL1 VAL2 CR e CMD voa VAL1 0 1 Selecting output data 8 bit or 10bit e VAL2 O fixed value Example voa 0 OCR 8bit output gt OK gt voa 0 0 4 2 7 Setting Output Signals 2 Setting Linear Log Sets the data format of output signals Format 3 CMD VAL1 CR 6 CMD VOC e VAL 0 1 O linear output 1 log output Example voc O CR linear output 20K gt voc 0 4 2 8 Memory Initializing Initializing Camera Settings Reset the flash memory to the factory default Format 1 CMD CR e CMD rst lt Example gt XCM4040SAT4 rst CR gt OK gt Type XCM
10. important to your system Keep these guidelines in mind when setting up your light source LED light sources are relatively inexpensive provide a uniform field and longer life span compared to other light sources However they also require a camera with excellent sensitivity Halogen light sources generally provide very little blue light but have high infrared light IR proportions Fiber optic light distribution systems generally transmit very little blue light relative to IR Metal halide light sources are very bright but have a shorter life span compared to other light sources Generally speaking the brighter the light sources the shorter the life span CMOS image sensors are sensitive to infrared IR We recommend using daylight color fluorescent lamps that have low IR emissions If you use a halogen light source to prevent infrared from distorting the images use an IR cutoff filter that does not transmit wavelengths 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 XCM4040SAT4 17 Use two cables of the same length and the same manufacturer Use asymmetric Camera Link cables and connect the camera with the connector labeled as Camera side 2 Connect the camera with the designated power supply Use the designated power cable to connect the camera with the power source for the camera Ins
11. 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 XCM4040SAT4 53 7 Troubleshooting The following pages contain several troubleshooting charts that can help you find the cause of problems user sometimes encounter Are the correct connectors being used 7 1 When there is no Image between the camera and the power The indicator is glowing No supply and are they properly connected Yes The power source meets the specified voltage yesh When switched on the power source meets Yes the specified voltage The camera could be faulty Please contact us Yes Arrange a power source that for assistance meets the specifications The camera has the correct Connect the camera and the frame connection with the frame grabber grabber board with camera cables The frame grabber board is After being energized set up the switched on and set up frame grabber board suitably Is the sample software program being used to No The frame grabber control the camera is communicating with the camera The sample software program is used to No successfully control the camera and is communicating E To next page B with the camera successfully To next page To next page c A B Confirm the communication s
12. 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 The camera receives and interprets the computer commands and then executes control operations accordingly Transmission ends when the camera returns the analyzed results of the control commands to the computer Always allow the previous transmission to end before starting the next transmission Only one command can be sent per transmission 4 1 2 Camera Receiving Message PC Sending Command Format 1 CMD CR Format 2 CMD VAL1 CR Format 3 CMD VAL1 VAL2 CR CMD Control text 3 Bytes Use 3 lowercase letters only No numerals allowed CR Carriage Return 0xOD Space 0x20 or Comma 0x2C VAL Setting value decimal maximum 5 digits XCM4040SAT4 24 lt Example gt gax OCR 4 1 3 Camera Sending Message PC Receiving Message Format1 gt R CR gt SB CR EOT Format2 for sta command OK CR gt MEM CR gt sta CR EOT 2 Results start text Ox3E R Camera receive command analyzed results SB Camera receive command send back MEM Memory data readout value CR Separated text 0xOD EOT Send command all te
13. 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 XCM4040SAT4 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 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
14. 1 Test Pattern of the Camera E NC NEN ES o Figure 4 12 2 Test Image the Camera The test pattern is a ramp from 0 to 1023DN in 10 bit mode and then it repeats itself from 0 again 4 times XCM4040SAT4 47 5 Confirming Camera Settings 5 1 Before Power on 1 Confirm the pin assignment of the power cable Color of Cable Figure 5 1 1 Pin Assignment of Power Cable 2 Confirm the direction and the channel of the cables Some Camera Link cables are directional If one of the connectors says Camera side connect it to the camera Camera side LYC 4 40 Screw Frame grabber side EE NC p 1 v Camera side T gt Co a H Ld Figure 5 1 2 Connection Direction of Camera Cable XCM4040SAT4 48 The connection channel of in case of Solios CL1 Connecter 0 CL2 Connecter 1 Camera Link Con nector MDR26 Power Supply Connector HIROSE HR10A 4P _ Indicator Connector 0 Connector 1 ENNCL ISBee S c EM Figure 5 1 3 Channel of Camera Link Cables 5 2 After Power on 1 Confirm sent and received commands using the camera control utility Launch CLISBeeCtrl set COM port and connect Click Memory Dump and wait for the response 919 File F Communication C Help H al ale 3 Type FP Ver lr Serial No
15. 4040SAT4 2Ver 2 36 0x4425 gt Serial 0 gt check_code 20070615 gt gax 0 gt gdx 0 gt odx 0 gt inm 0 gt int 0 61 gt cka 0 gt voa 0 0 gt voc 0 gt tpn 0 gt shc 1 900 gt pad 0 gt rev 0 gt rst 4 2 9 Memory Load Reads out the camera settings from the flash memory Format 1 CMD CR e CMD rfd lt Example gt rfd CR gt OK gt Type XCM4040SAT4 gt Ver 2 36 0x4425 gt Serial 0 gt check_code 20070615 gt gax 0 gt gdx 0 gt odx 0 gt inm 0 gt int 0 61 XCM4040SAT4 30 gt cka 0 gt voa 0 0 gt voc 0 gt tpn 0 gt shc 1 900 gt pad 0 gt rev 0 gt rfd 4 2 10 Memory Save Stores the current camera settings in the flash memory Format 1 CMD CR e CMD sav lt Example gt sav CR gt OK gt sav 4 2 11 Generating Test Pattern Generates test pattern Format 2 CMD VAL1 CR e CMD tpn e VAL 0 1 0 Image data 1 Test pattern Example tpn 1 CR Generating test pattern 20K gt tpn 1 4 2 12 Saving Pixel Correction Data Acquires the current pixel correction data and saves it in the flash memory One correction data can be saved at each step of analog gain Format 1 CMD CR e CMD wht lt Example gt XCM4040SAT4 31 wht CR gt OK gt wht 4 2 13 Setting Pixel Correction Sets pixel correction Format 3 CMD VAL1 VAL2 CR e CMD shc VAL1 0 1 2 0 Correction OFF 1 Factory white correction 2 Arbitrary white correction Correction level 10b
16. 8 37 31 Saturation Exposure Ix s typically 0 071 Minimum Gain Pixel Correction Initial Value Daylight Fluorescent Light Responsivity typically Minimum Gain Pixel Correction Initial Value Daylight Fluorescent Light Visible Area 400 700nm TO V Ix s Analog 5V Conversion Sensitivity 40 7 V uJ cm Gain Adjustable Range Analog Amplifier Digital Analog Amplifier x 1to x 11 2 21 Steps Digital x 1to x2 512 Steps Offset Adjustable Range Digital Digital 15 to 15DN 31Steps 8bit 60 to 60DN 31 Steps 10bit FPN Fixed Pattern Noise Typically 5DN without correction at minimum gain 2DN with correction at minimum gain PRNU Photo Response Non Uniformity Typically 20DN without correction at minimum gain 4DN with correction at minimum gain Random Noise Typically 20DN peak value at minimum gain Video output Camera Link Medium Configuration 8 or10bit 4tap Control Input CC1 External Trigger Signal CC2 4 Not in use Data Controller 3M MDR26 Camera Link x 2 Connectors Power Supply Hirose HR10A 4Pin XCM4040SAT4 13 Maximum Cable Length m 10 1 Lens Mount Nikon F Mount Operating Temperature C No A n is Power Supply Voltage V DC12 to 15 5 Consumption Current mA 500 typically Size WxHxD mm 80 x120 x 79 7 Mass g Camera only Approx
17. 8 042 r Readout time 25 6 Trigger pulse H time 21 6 Trigger pulse L time 21 6 c Trigger pulse cycle 226 8 unit us 1 2 3 Trigger CC1 Exposure 2 r 1 Readout Figure 4 8 2 1 External Trigger Trigger Edge Exposure Mode The data of Exposure 1 is read out at Readout 1 XCM4040SAT4 40 4 8 3 External Trigger Exposure Mode Trigger Level In external trigger exposure mode Trigger Level the exposure time is determined by the setting for the line period parameter each exposure starts with the rising edge and the line period is determined by high trigger pulse time The range of programmable exposure time the timing chart of the exposure and the readout are shown below Table 4 8 3 1 Programmable Exposure Time a Hion tigger puise time 244 b tow trigger pulse ime 16 c Trigger pulse period unit us 1 2 3 Trigger CC1 Exprosure TEE 1 2 c K Readout Figure 4 8 3 1 External Trigger Trigger Level Exposure Mode The data of Exposure 1 is read out at Readout 1 XCM4040SAT4 41 4 9 Setting Offset In the diagram below the horizontal axis indicates the volume of light and vertical axis indicates the output Fs shows the output at saturation Dd shows the output at darkness Both Fs and Dd are digital Se shows for the saturation current or the amount of exposure when the output saturates
18. 96 3730 3763 Pixel Number Figure 4 11 1 Waveform before and after bit correction XCM4040SAT4 45 4 11 1 Command Settings You can set the correction on or off and acquire arbitrary white correction data by sending commands through serial communication The example of command settings shc 0 900 No correction shc 1 900 Factory white correction shc 2 900 Arbitrary white correction wht Acquisition of arbitrary white correction data 4 11 2 How to calibrate the camera 1 Remove the lens cap and point it at the white illumination in order to set a uniform wave level Then you can acquire arbitrary white correction data With a lens the shading by both a lens and a light source will be simultaneously corrected At this time please defocus a little to avoid being affected by the un uniformity of the object 2 Send the wht command through serial communication 3 Confirm that the camera returns gt OK and gt wht Thus arbitrary white correction data is saved and loaded to the camera 4 Send the shc 2 VAL2 command through serial communication Then the arbitrary white correction will be on and set the correction level as VAL2 XCM4040SAT4 46 4 12 Test Pattern This camera can generate a test pattern Use the test pattern to verify the proper timing and connections between the camera and the frame grabber board The test pattern of the camera is below 1024 2048 3072 4095 Figure 4 12
19. B 8 26dB 19 94dB 9 32dB 20 64dB 10 40dB Digital gain x1 Pixel correction default Factory white correction data Correction level 900DN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 You can choose between Linear or Log mode for the cameras output A D Characteristics by sending the voc command The characteristics are shown in Figure 4 15 Output Amount of Incident Light Figure 4 10 2 A D Characteristics XCM4040SAT4 44 4 11 Pixel Correction Generally speaking image sensors CCD CMOS and so on have fixed pattern noise and photo response non uniformity Lens shadings and light sources also can cause non uniformity The camera is set to the optimal correction before shipping in order to provide images of high grade The camera also has the function of user white correction to cope with lens shading and non uniform illumination Cal bl Output data of each pixel at perfectly dark digital Cal wh Output data of each pixel in uniform illumination digital Target Val Target value for correction 10bit digital Vin Input data digital Vout Output data digital The corrected data is expressed in the following equation Vout Vin Cal bl x Target val Cal wh Cal bl Waveform before bit correction 255 3628 3662 3696 3730 3763 Pixel Number Waveform after bit correction Y 192 Output 128 64 3628 3662 36
20. Directory G Documents and SettingsnedX7 4 2 by 7X DOFXdct Oreation date Thu Jan 05 10 43 22 2006 Infofile revision 80016 Figure 5 2 3 Solios Intellicam dcf Window XCM4040SAT4 51 5 3 In Operation 1 Does acquisition time out error occur lt Cause gt lt 1 gt Captured images are too heavy If there are many filtering processes the assignments to the driver may be insufficient lt 2 gt The cables are detached from the connector Ensure that the power cable and Camera Link cables are connected to the camera correctly lt 3 gt Camera Link cables come under the influence of noise when the cables are laid near a light source inverter line or a power line The personal computer in use may be reset 2 Are there dark lines in the direction of vertical scanning on the image lt Cause gt lt 1 gt Dust on the sensor window Dust may come on the sensor window from the inside or the outside of the camera Remove the dust with air or a lens cleaner XCM4040SAT4 52 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
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22. Gain Analog 1 x1 0 b Analog 2 x OOO 0dB Digital l fo send x1 x2 Offset Digital 1 j Send lt Gain gt Analog 1 Analog 2 The signal will be sent to the camera every time you make a selection from the menu in the drop down list box Note XCMxOxOSA does not use Analog 2 Included to Analog 1 Digital Set a value with the slider the edit box or the spin button Then click Send button lt Offset gt Digital Set a value with the slider the edit box or the spin button Then click Send button XCM4040SAT4 67 8 6 2 Clock amp Integration Clock eo MHz Exposure time Dividing 15 Counter 60 Send Integration Time Counter Clock 2 Dividing 32 00 usec Padding o send Padding Time Padding Clock 2 Dividing 0 00 usec Scanrate 35 20 usec Range 3 20 684 80 o usec Scanrate gt Counter Calculating Clock Shows the camera internal clock frequency Read Only Dividing Counter Setting integration time First choose a dividing clock from the drop down list box Next set a counter value with the slider edit box or the spin button Then click Send button Integration Time Shows the calculated value of integration time unit us Padding Set a value with the slider the edit box or the spin button Then click Send button Padding Time Shows the calculated
23. MTD LVAL FVAL equivalent recommended DVAL SP PortD F yo vt Fa zs TEE n Food 2 cm Yor yor cT G 009 yit N r H SS o 1009 CK60MHz alz N yokt e E 3 gt 1000 D 2 g z A l Q E Q Cable D 3 hog 5 9 L SER n wu 100Q terminated ka 9 5 O D Q o O Fre N 1002 1009 1002 iog terminated p EERE 1002 Figure 3 3 1 Camera Frame Grabber Interface Set the LVDS Channel Link receiver side to 100 ohm termination Do not make the driver side of LVDS open but set the logic to H or L even if not used XCM4040SAT4 20 Driver Receiver HorL ap 11002 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 The camera also has a 4 pin HIROSE connector for power supply v 13 12 11 3 2 1 O UUUUUUUUUOUOoOo O Lr LII eee oe eee 16 15 14 Figure 3 3 3 Camera Link Connector Half pitch miniature half ribbon shape Locking screw UNC 74 40 type XCM4040SAT4 21 Table 3 3 1 Camera Link Connector 26 pin MDR Connector pin assignments CL1 Base Configuration CL2 Medium Configuration No NAME No NAME y o No NAME No NAME VO 1 Inner Shield 14 Inner Shield 1 Inn
24. Properties xi Place of Camera Link DLL Browse Serial Index Y Cancel 1 Input the DLL file name for Camera Link API by edit box Or click Browse button and select this file TE 0c Look in CLISBeeCtl amp ex E3 File name clser dil Files of type Camera Link API File clser dll gt Cancel VA 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 XCM4040SAT4 63 8 5 2 4 Setting Timeout Communication Settings x Select Interface COM port Build In Ver 1 21 Setting Timeouts First Receive 0000 maat Next Receive 10006 PS Send 10000 US Default OK Cancel 1 Input each timeout value in the edit box unit ms When you will click on the Default button the value will be reset to the cameras default values The meanings of each timeout are as follows First Receive The maximum time from sending a command to receiving the first
25. amera Link interface standards Figure 3 3 1 shows the interface for the camera and a typical implementation for the frame grabber interface 19 Camera i Frame Grabber Board LVDS_DRIVER NS i i LVDS RECEIVER NS Channel Link Bus DS90CR285MTD DS90CR286MTD LVAL FVAL equivalent recommended DVAL SP PortA C X0 xt S B xix AUE i gt Pe r n DT 1000 r C il gt 1000 xax N xax z O 1009 CK60MHz XOkE SS N xck 3 ka 1000 LVDS DRIVER E LVDS DRIVER DSSOLVOISTM z z DSSOLVOTSTM 9 0 DS90LV019TM equivalent Oo o recommended SerTFG o Cable D SerTFG M SerTFG C al SerTC b AA Q 1000 v lt lt per g M O serto zH 100Q O 3 L im 2 LVDS RECEIVER NS 9 T LVDS_DRIVER NS DS90LV048AT t DS90LV047AT equivalent O Q recommended CC1 fi rt amp C A 73 z cci ccit F3 CC2 1002 om CC2 lt lt Z t CC3 1009 e goo 0034 cc3 4 cc4 1002 sss z cc4 cc4 H 1002 LVDS_DRIVER NS 1 l LVDS_RECEIVER NS Channel Link Bus DS90CR285MTD DS90CR286
26. asengsaeeseetaeasteganaeeetseaaeastsy 26 4 2 2 Setting Digital Gain eee eee 27 4 2 3 Setting Digital Offset eee eree eee 27 4 2 4 Setting Exposure Mode sees eee 27 4 2 5 Setting Exposure Time en e aena a E Eaa aa To 27 4 2 6 Setting Output Signals 1 Setting Data Format sees eee ee ee 28 4 2 7 Setting Output Signals 2 Setting Linear Log sse eee eee 28 4 2 8 Memory Initializing Initializing Camera Settings 28 XCM4040SAT4 4 2 9 Memory Ree TTT 29 4 2 10 Memory Save sees 30 4 2 11 Generating Test Pattern seer eee eee eee eee eee eee 30 4 2 12 Saving Pixel Correction Data 30 4 2 13 Setting Pixel Correction sse sese eee eee eee eee 31 4 2 14 Setting Exposure Time Readout Time sese eee 31 4 2 15 Returning the Cameras Settings to the its original status 32 4 2 16 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction esse eee eee 32 4 3 Internal Circuit Configuration Block sss 33 4 4 Start p s ette eeu cedet ade toe aee etos te REDE et rod 34 4 5 Saving and Loading Camera Settings 34 4 6 Serial Communication Settings sse eee eee eee ee eee eee 35 4 7 Nideo Output Formal TTT 36 4 8 Exposure Mode and Timing Chart sss sees 38 4 8 1 Free Run Exposure Mode Programming time setting 38 4 8 2 External Trigger Exposure Mode Trigger Edge sees 39 4 8 3 External Trigger Exposure Mode Trigger Leve ese
27. ce and Timeout setting 8 5 2 1 Selecting interface 1 Click button D Communication Settings COM port Build In Ver 1 21 Camera Link API Ver 1 02 10000 10000 10000 2 Select the interface in Drop down list box Communication Settings 3 Click Setting button to set the interface See 8 5 2 2 and 8 5 2 3 4 Click OK button XCM4040SAT4 60 61 Click Cancel button when stopping setup Note The camera can be used without this operation after it has been set up correctly 8 5 2 2 Setting Communication port Communications Port Properties x Port Settings Port v Receive Buffer Size fi 024 Bits per Second s v Transmit Buffer Size fos Data bits la sl Receive Timeout fe Parity None z Transmit Timeout fe Stop bits h sz Notify receive DO Flow control None z Parity replace Poo 1 Set up each item as follows NED standard However when the setup which differs to the camera to connect is shown follow there 1 2 3 Port Select connecting port Bits per Second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None 4 5 6 wm ae wae wa we Note Other parameters are not used 2 Click OK button Click Cancel button when stopping setup Note The camera can be used without this operation after it has been set up correctly XCM4040SAT4 62 8 5 2 3 Setting Camera Link API Camera Link
28. damages resulting from malfunctions caused by non authorized repair or modifications made to this product XCM4040SAT4 Table of Contents 1 Product OUlllne eie e ta ende 9 Tal Featutes 0 ineo nni iu of eei e e fefe 9 1 2 Application re ret dou n i dr tees tates 9 1 3 Image SehSOt remm aA e EG a Re nd nc ere De Sp rod 11 1 4 Performance Specifications eee eee ee eee eee 12 2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface 14 2 1 Setting the Camera ieioea ne ara ea NEEE Aiae 14 2 2 Fixing the Camera escai toe aedi ted ed er dre ia uie e eite qn 14 2 3 Optical Interface n eh eH abt ip te bras 16 3 Hardware 16 3 1 Camera Connection terne efte E Pede e ee eee Edit YN 16 3 2 Input Output Connectors and Indicator sss eee eee eee 18 3 3 Connectors Pin Assignments Cables eee eee 19 3 4 Power Supply i oe Re a e OO D RE E vn Rb E rds 22 4 Camera Control 23 4 1 Flow of Camera Control esse eee eee 23 4 1 1 Command Overview sees sees eee eee eee eee 22 4 1 2 Camera Receiving Message PC Sending Commanoq 23 4 1 3 Camera Sending Message PC Receiving Message 24 4 1 4 Camera Control Commands sss emen 25 4 1 5 Memory Setup Values Factory Settings 26 4 2 Details on Commande sss esse eee 26 4 2 1 Setting Analog Gait sc ccczisssccigasseasenzsassteraaesaacerssasteeesse
29. em with the locking screws Do not unplug the cables while power is being supplied to the camera XCM4040SAT4 22 The pin assignment of the power supply connector is shown below and Table 3 2 Round shape push pull lock type Table 3 3 2 Pin Assignment of Power Supply Connector Color of Cable 3 4 Power Supply The camera requires a single power supply DC 12 to 15V When selecting a power source choose one with the capacity to allow for in rush current 15W or more recommended Insert the cable plug securely until it locks into position This is to prevent the connector from coming loose during power transmission Acceptable Cable Acceptable plug DGPS 10 HIROSE HR10A 7P 4S Power supply voltage DC 12 15V 5 Consumption Current rated DC 12V 500mA LED lamp illuminates when 12V to 15V power is being supplied to the camera If the lamp fails to illuminate even after power is switched on turn OFF power immediately Inspect wiring Check the voltage and capacity of the supplied power source XCM4040SAT4 23 4 Camera Control The camera can be controlled through the serial communication Two methods can be used to change the camera s parameters The first approach is to change parameters using CLISBeeCtrl Camera control software See 8 CLISBeeCtrl Or you can also change the parameters directly from your application by using binary read write commands to
30. er Shield 14 Inner Shield 2 X0 15 XO Out 2 YO 15 YO Out 3 X1 16 X1 Out 3 Y1 16 Y1 Out 4 X2 17 X2 Out 4 Y2 17 Y2 Out 5 Xclk 18 Xclk Out 5 Yclk 18 Yclk Out 6 X3 19 X3 Out 6 Y3 19 Y3 Out 7 SerTC 20 SerTC In 7 100Q terminated 20 100Q terminated 8 SerTFG 21 SerTFG Out 8 Open 21 Open 9 CC1 22 CC1 In 9 100 Q terminated 22 1009 terminated 10 CC2 23 CC2 In 10 1009 terminated 23 1000 terminated 11 CC3 24 CC3 In 11 100 terminated 24 1009 terminated 12 CC4 25 CC4 In 12 1009 terminated 25 1000 terminated 13 Inner Shield 26 Inner Shield 13 Inner Shield 26 Inner Shield Explanation of Signals Inner Shield X0 X0 X3 X3 Xclk Xclk Y0 Y0 Y3 Y3 Yclk Yclk SerTC SerTC CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC3 CC3 CC4 CC4 Shield cable GND Data output Channel Link Clock output for above data output synchronization Channel Link Data output Channel Link Clock output for above data output synchronization Channel Link Serial data input LVDS SerTFG SerTFG Serial data output LVDS External synchronous signal input LVDS Not in use LVDS Not in use LVDS Not in use LVDS Camera Link compatible cable 3M 14B26 SZLB xxx OLC by or equivalent To avoid uncoupling of the cable connectors during power on make sure to clamp th
31. ert the plug end of the cable into the camera Attach the opposite end loose wires to the power unit Other than those above a personal computer a frame grabber board a compatible lens a lens mount a light source and an encoder are necessary depending on the situation Line Scan Camera XCM8060 8040 6040SA Camera Link Cable i PC 3M 14B26 SZLB xxx 0LC i11 CL1 CL17 5 im Camera Link i i tC CL22 Medium Configuration CL2 Frame Grabber Board LCH i i i u i Power Cable EEN EEEE E E ues ES Camera Power Supply DC 12V 15W Figure 3 1 1 Connections between Camera and Frame Grabber Board and Power Supply There are two connectors available for the Camera Link Medium Configuration board Always check the frame grabber board specifications before making connections XCM4040SAT4 18 3 2 Input Output Connectors and Indicator The layout of input output connecters and the LED indicator are as follows Camera Link Connector MDR26 one I Power Supply Connector HIROSE HR10A 4P Indicator T L DC12 15V NZ UP e I dfe cu ENNCI l3Bee S EMEN CAMERA Figure 3 2 1 Input Output Connectors and Indicator XCM4040SAT4 3 3 Connectors Pin Assignments Cables This camera adopts Medium Configuration of C
32. falling to the ground If smoke an abnormal odor or strange noise is emitted from the camera unit first turn OFF power then unplug the cable from the camera unit This product is not intended for use in a system configuration built for critical applications XCM4040SAT4 Instructions before use 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 For stabilized image capturing turn ON
33. ficient 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 XCM4040SAT4 58 8 CLISBeeCtrl 8 1 Overview The CLISBeeCtrl is the remote control software for CLISBee using NED Camera Control Protocol NCCP from a PC Connectable interfaces are following 1 Camera Link API 2 Communication Port COM port RS232C CLISBee is the nickname for XCM series camera wD camera 8 2 System Requirements PC PC AT compatible Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Windows Vista not confirmed Free disk space 1 2MB It may fluctuate with the number of camera parameter files Connection Camera Link grabber board Camera Link cables 8 3 Install Copy the CLISBeeCtrl folder in the media CD ROM etc which our company provides to your hard disk 8 4 Uninstall Remove the CLISBeeCtrl folder and all files in CLISBeeCtrl folder XCM4040SAT4 8 5 Operation 8 5 1 Start Program Open Windows Explorer and Double click the CLISBeeCtrl exe jf CLISBeeCtrl Buttons in the tool bar have the following functions A Exporting parameters in the text file format B Connection with the camera C Disconnection D Setting Communication E Version Information XCM4040SAT4 fo y Ego fh 2 sem 59 8 5 2 Selecting interfa
34. four seconds The startup procedure is as follows 1 The camera hardware initializes 2 Reads out the latest camera settings from the flash memory User settings if any or factory default settings 3 Set up the camera with the setting value from the flash memory After those sequences the camera is ready to get images and output data 4 5 Saving and Loading Camera Settings The camera settings data is saved in the internal memory flash memory and is loaded from the memory when turning on the power supply or loading sending the rfd command e 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 XCM4040SAT4 35 designated range due to a malfunction or other type of trouble the memory will be automatically reset to the factory settings If the camera power is disconnected while rewriting the memory the whole data saved in the memory will be deleted As it takes several seconds to rewrite the memory do not disconnect power supply before receiving the answer from the camera Commands for rewriting the memory are as follows Reset to factory settings rst Store present setup data in memory sav Store pixel correction data in memory wht When changing the factory setting exposure mode be sure to send the control input signal CC1 If you do n
35. ined died ooh ug vere e ev eddie 63 8 5 4 Disconnect and end program sss 64 8 5 5 Check of the contents of communication eee ee eee eee eee eee 64 8 5 6 Export Parameters to text Hile eee 65 8 5 7 Import Parameters from text Tile eee eee 65 9 6 CODtTOL ed t dae tee tete 66 8 6 1 Gains and Offset E Sega 2 Te Saad a anaa TREST DD 8 6 2 Clock amp Integratlon essere ee eee ett afe a RR RED ERE EE 67 8 6 3 Trigger A ls oe eI epica Heg de Labo dte pete iius 68 9 6 4 Intelligerice o ono Ine tee o eti tum et ib tace het 69 8 6 5 Memory in camera ee eee eee eee 69 9 7 UP GNSS TTT 70 8 8 How to Program oaen Gan te te t e esa t ee 70 8 9Attention on Use Se Ak ee ete tet ea es 70 DOUG ES RR 71 9 1 NOU CG oreet eerie fa diete ducere vei aa Aa 71 9 2 Contact Tor Support nne HERE ANA TAE ESIISA RERO 71 9 3 Product Support eem eene eren 72 Revision History untere bot nM 73 XCM4040SAT4 1 Product Outline 1 1 Features Wide dynamic range more than 106dB High speed readout 160MHz High resolution 4096pixels On chip AD conversion 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 DC12V to 15 for operation Flat field correction minimizes lens vignetting non uniform lighting and sensor FPN and PRNU 1 2 Application Inspection of Transparent panels and PCBs
36. it e VAL2 0 to 1023 Setting correction level 10bit lt Example gt shc 1 900 CR for Factory white correction Correction level 900 gt OK gt shc 1 900 4 2 14 Setting Exposure Time Readout Time Prolongs the line period without changing the exposure time Format2 CMD VAL1 CR 6 CMD pad VAL1 0 to 50 0 40960us lt Example gt padL110 CR gt OK gt pad 10 The increment of the line period depends on the exposure time setting command VAL1 in int For example if VAL1 in int 1 and VAL1 in pad 1 the increment is 12 5ns x 2 x 16 x 2 0 8us If VAL 1 in int 3 and VAL 1 in pad 1 the increment is 12 5ns x 2 x 16 x 2x 2 x 2 3 2us And if VAL in int 5 and VAL1 in pad 1 the increment is 12 5ns x 2x 16 x 2x 2 x 2x 2 x 2 12 8us XCM4040SAT4 4 2 15 Returning the Cameras Settings to the its original status Returns the current camera settings Format 1 CMD CR e CMD sta lt Example gt sta CR gt OK gt Type XCM4040SAT4 2Ver 2 36 0x4425 gt Serial 0 gt check_code 20070615 gt gax 0 gt gdx 0 gt odx 0 gt inm 0 gt int 0 61 gt cka 0 gt voa 0 0 gt voc 0 gt tpn 0 gt shc 1 900 gt pad 0 gt rev 0 gt sta 4 2 16 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction Sets the pixel readout direction Format 2 CMD VAL1 CR CMD rev VAL1 0 1 0 Forward 1 Reverse lt Example gt rev 1 CR Reverse gt OK gt rev 1 XCM4040SAT4 33
37. mages The pixels are 7umx7um The camera outputs its 4096 pixel data through 40MHz 4Tap The block diagram of the image sensor is shown below XCM4040SAT4 CLISBee Image Sensor 1024 1024 1024 1024 PD pixels pixels pixels pixels A A A A DC Voltage 3 3V F 4 4 A lt 4 A i le D A C G r ae 2 5V SPI SPI SPI 4 SPI Lal SPI Y Y y y settings Sequencer Sequencer Sequencer Sequencer External trigger A A A A MasterClock lect hh tht eh Woda nctod lua tall ok todd Mh t Bell tlt tht eli ptt tliat Dated 20MHz U U U OS1 10Bit OS2 10Bit OS3 10Bits OS4 10Bits 1 1024 1025 2048 2049 3072 3073 4096 Figure 1 3 1 Block Diagram of Image Sensor XCM4040SAT4 1 4 Performance Specifications 12 The Performance Specifications are shown in Table 1 1 It shows the data when the camera is operating at maximum scan rate unless otherwise specified Table 1 4 1 Performance Specifications NE Specifications XCM4040SAT4 Number of Pixels 4096 Pixel Size H x V um 7x7 Sensor Length mm 28 672 Spectral Responsivity nm 400 1000 Peak 625 See Figure 1 4 1 Data Rate MHz 160 40 x 4 Maximum Scan Rate us KHz 26
38. n 40 4 9 Setting Offsets fica nike Sees BR Reel e e d cede 41 4 10 Setting GA uie doni eo D a deta e c v th a RH ER 42 4 11 Pixel Correction ir eet ie dte Logged e ode ede ets 44 4 11 1 Command Settings iei ete ior tu o fen tutbaiece ie Hn trud 45 4 11 2 How to calibrate the camera eee eee eee 45 4 12 Test Pattern d ee ete p te dt e e RERO D Ue pa Ex Dx rou 46 5 Confirming Camera Settings 47 5 1 Before Power on sse 47 5 2 After POWOLI Oh neret o oe a HO RE ROTE P ena Ot ine exu repe A TAS 48 5 3 In Operation rete eere if i e EY a ee 51 6 Sensor Handling Instructions 52 6 1 Electrostatic Discharge and the Sens r sees eee eee 52 6 2 Protecting Against Dust Oil and Scratches sese 52 6 3 Cleaning the Sensor Window sse eee eee eee 52 7 Troubleshooting 53 7 1 When there is no Image sese cece eee eee 53 XCM4040SAT4 7 2 When Noise is present in the Image eee eee eee eee 55 7 3 When the Camera becomes hot eee 57 B CGLISBOGCGII oe eoe Ma ek ered 58 8 1 OVervleW 5 ota nim eee ie e e t teet eae 58 8 2 System Reduirement sese eee eee 58 83 Install cen Ret eee decade Avia ee D RR RC oe exu neds 58 8 4 Uninstall ue ee eee ce tine eed e cp ae aire eden t da e e 58 8 5 Operations oo mea eniti metet 59 8 5 1 Start Program ied T pads hae pd aa ENA aai 59 8 5 2 Selecting interface and Timeout seting eee ee eee eee eee eee 60 8 5 3 Connect sepr ec tie weed M
39. network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes XCM4040SAT4 Introduction Thank you for purchasing NED s Line Scan Camera We look forward to your continued custom in the future For safety use For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the product and keep this manual for future reference The following symbols appear next to important information regarding safe product handling 4 Wa rning If the product is not handled properly this may result in serious injury or possible death I If th duct i t handled ly thi Iti A Caution e product is not handled properly this may result in physical injury or cause property damage Safety precaution A Warning Never disassemble or modify this product unless otherwise specified to do so in this manual When hands are wet avoid handling this product and do not touch any of the connection cable pins or other metallic components Do not operate this product in an environment that is exposed to rain or other severe external elements hazardous gases or chemicals lf the 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
40. oftware the control protocol for the camera and commands XCM4040SAT4 54 The communication port is set correctly Set the communication port correctly The camera could be faulty Please contact us for assistance The capturing software program is The capturing software program is custom made provided with the board as a sample program No image is captured with the Check the compatibility between the sample software program provided S Nothing blocks off the light No If a lens cap is on take it off The amount of the illumination is camera and the frame grabber board enough No image at the full aperture Yes The optical axes of the camera and Check the light source If the the image sensor are aligned images are too dark try to increase the light intensity and vice versa The camera could be faulty Please contact us for assistance XCM4040SAT4 Noise is present at the point of first use A servomotor or magnetic valve is placed near the camera Turning on a servomotor or a magnetic valve generates an electric noise the source from disturbing Prevent noise the camera cables and the power cable To next page C 7 2 When Noise is present in the Image The camera has been used for 3 or the temperature is higher than room more years or ambient temperature There are some degradable parts in the camera Please contact us f
41. or assistance The power supply has been used for 3 or more years or the ambient temperature is higher than room temperature Check the condition of the power supply The camera and or cables are used in a moving environment attached to a machine which applies stress to the cables Check the condition of the camera cables and the power supply cable The camera could be faulty Please contact us for assistance 9SATA4 55 56 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 no r3 Use camera cables in accordance with the transmission rate The cables should not be too long to avoid the noise disturbance The power source has no fluctuation in voltage and is not deteriorated Yes When the camera gain is on a USE estab BOW SUPE high level bright spots occur without incident light Secondary radiation rays The camera could be faulty Please could cause bright spots but contact us for assistance this is not malfunction XCM4040SAT4 57 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 vo Yes The camera will become hotter than the ambient temperature while in operation because of self heating Allow suf
42. ot 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 l External trigger CC1 is required Programmable time setting Ext Level External trigger level time l External trigger CC1 is required setting 4 6 Serial Communication Settings Serial communication is performed through the Camera Link Interface Table 4 5 shows serial communication settings Table 4 6 1 Serial Communication Settings Parameter Items Setup Value Communication Speed Baud rate 9600bps Data Length bit Parity Bit None Stop bit 1bit Flow Control None XCM4040SAT4 36 4 7 Video Output Format The camera outputs 8 bit or 10 bit digital data through 4 taps 8 bit Default 10 bit MSB T MSB gt 10bit LSB A LSB 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 XCM4040SAT4 Video output phase of the camera is shown below 1 12 1035 XCIk H LVAL i hi ii LI VIDEO 1 BLOCK Trai VIDEO 2 BLOCK Invalid
43. ration Status Returns the current camera settings Readout Scanning Direction bee 0 Forward 1 Reverse Programmable Exposure Time VAL2 40000000 16 x 2 VAL 1 Exposure Readout Time VAL 1 40000000 16 x 2 VAL1 VAL Dividing of Programmable Exposure Time Unit us XCM4040SAT4 20 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 Control Item VAL2 Control Description Analog Gain x1 0dB Digital Gain x1 Digital Offset ODN 8bit Exposure Mode i Free Run Programmable f 24 4us Exposure Time Dividing 16 Counter 61 Output Signal Setting 1 0 8bit 4096pixels Output Signal Setting 2 0 Linear Test Pattern 0 OFF Factory White Correction Correction Level 9OODN 1 Obit Pixel Correction Setting Exposure Readout Ous Time Scanning Direction Forward 0 4 2 Details on Commands 4 2 1 Setting Analog Gain Sets analog gain in 21 steps between x 1 and x 11 2 See Table 4 9 Format 2 CMD VAL1 CR 6 CMD gax e VAL 0 x1 to 20 x11 2 Example gax 5 CR Setting analog gain 5 x1 84 gt OK gt gax 5 XCM4040SAT4 27 4 2 2 Setting Digital Gain Sets digital gain in 512 steps between x 1 and x 2 e Format 2 CMD VAL1 CR e CMD gdx e VAL O x 1 to 511 x 2 lt Example gt gdx 255 CR Setting digital
44. than 8mm and less than 6mm for the side No X Y axis orientation and tilt adjustment mechanism is available Please prepare an adjustment mechanism if required XCM4040SAT4 The dimensions of the camera are shown below Nikon F Mount 4 M4 Depth 6 Top Bottom NIPPON ELECTRO SENSORY DEVICES CORP MADE IN JAPAN Camera Link Power Supply Connector Unit mm Indicator Connector MDR26 HIROSE HR10A 4P L M S DC12 15V aeeie GL ENNECL ISBee S NE 90 15 79 7 _4 M4 Depth 6 Both Sides 46 5 Sensor Optigal Distance 1 4 20UNC 4 M4 Depth 6 Front Surface 1st Pixel 15 Nvdvr Ni 3qviw dHOO S921090 AHOSN3S OHL93 T3 NOddIN 120 Figure 2 2 1 Dimensions of the Camera XCM4040SAT4 16 2 3 Optical Interface For XCM4040SAT4 the Nikon F mount is available The amount and wavelengths of light required to capture useful images depend on the intended use Factors include the property speed the objects 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
45. tice 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 4 3 34 Yoshizuka Hakata ku Fukuoka 812 0041 Japan Phone 81 92 612 5577 Fax 81 92 612 5578 URL http ned sensor co jp E Mail sales ned sensor com XCM4040SAT4 72 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 XxCM4040SAT4 gt Ver 1 10 gt Serial 517 gt gaa 1 gt gab 0 gt gdx 0 gt odx 0 gt inm 0 gt int 0 120 gt cka 0 gt voa 1 0 gt voc 0 gt tpn 0 gt shc 1 900 gt pad 0 gt sta XCM4040SAT4 Revision History Revision Number Date Changes 01 27 Mar 2009 Initial release 02 12 June 2009 Add
46. time you make this selection from the menu in the drop down list box 8 6 5 Memory in camera Memory Dump Flash Load Flash Save Flash Initialize Memory Dump Read the data from the camera s work memory Flash Load Loading the data from 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 XCM4040SAT4 70 8 7 Upgrade When installing a newer updated software version from our company Please perform in the following procedure 1 Check the CLISBeeCtrl has not started 2 Uninstall the old version software See 8 4 Uninstall 3 Install new version software See 8 3 Install 8 8 How to Program Please refer sample programs in CLISBeeCtrl SampleProgram folder 8 9 Attention on use 1 Reproducing and distributing without notice the part or all of this software and this book is prohibited 2 Reverse engineering decompiling disassembling and modifying without notice the part or all of this software is prohibited 3 The specification of this software and the contents of this book may be changed without announcement in future XCM4040SAT4 71 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 no
47. value of padding time unit us Scanrate Shows the calculated value of the scan rate unit us Scanrate gt Counter Calculating Set the value in the edit box Then click this button Put the desirable scan rate value then the counter value will be calculated automatically with the present values of clock dividing and padding XCM4040SAT4 68 8 6 3 Trigger amp Video Trigger Mode Free Run Video output bit Y 8192pixels J ADC Characteristic linear Direction of scanning forward Y The signal will be sent to the camera every time you choose make a selection from the menu in the drop down list box Trigger Mode The selection of Free Run Exposure mode and External Trigger Exposure mode Video output The selection of the number of the output bit and the output block ADC Characteristic The selection of the A D characteristics Direction of scanning The selection of the scan direction XCM4040SAT4 69 8 6 4 Intelligence Calibration Calib White Mode Factory White Level T poo Send Test Pattern lt Calibration gt Calib White Acquisition of white data and saving the calibration data to camera s flash memory Mode Level First choose the mode from the drop down list box Next set a value with the slider the edit box or the spin button Then click Send button Test Pattern The signal will be sent to the camera every
48. xt End text 0x04 Example 2OK CR gax 0 CR EOT Table 4 1 3 1 Error Messages Camera Response Meaning OK Camera executed command CMD ERR Command is not valid CMD OVR ERR Command text line is too long VAL ERR Parameter accepted was outside of specified MEM ERR Memory error XCM4040SAT4 25 4 1 4 Camera Control Commands Table 4 1 4 1 shows the list of Camera Control Commands Table 4 1 4 1 List of Camera Control Commands Control Item VAL1 Control Description Analog Gain 0 to 20 x1 00 x11 22 1 06dB step Digital Gain 0 to 511 X1 x2 x0 003906 step Digital Offset 15 15 1DN step at8bit 15to15 60 60 4DN step at1 Obit Exposure Mode 0 1 2 Free Run Ext Edge Ext Level Programmable 61 24 4 to 838041 6 us Exposure Time 0 to 11 et to1023 Dividing 16 32 to 32768 Counter 61to1023 Dividing Counter Output Signal Setting 1 Output Signal Setting 2 Memory Initializing Reset to factory settings VAL 1 8bit 10bit selection VAL2 0 Fixed Linear Log Memory Load Readout setup data in memory Memory Save Store present setup data in memory Test Pattern OFF ON Pixel Correction Data Store pixel correction data in memory Save Pixel Correction 0 O Correction OFF 1 Factory white correction Setting to1023 2 Arbitrary white correction Correction level 10 bit Exposure Readout 0 40960ys Time Ope
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