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MC132x

High Speed CMOS GigE Vision Camera

Mikrotron GmbH

Landshuter Str. 20-22

D-85716 Unterschleißheim

Germany

Tel.: +49 89 726342 00

Fax: +49 89 726342 99

info@mikrotron.de

www.mikrotron.de

MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23

Camera-Firmware:

B2.02-V2.16-F0.81

Kamera ID Nr.: MC1324 .. MC1327

Summary of content (45 pages)

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MC132x High Speed CMOS GigE Vision Camera MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Camera-Firmware: B2.02-V2.16-F0.81 Kamera ID Nr.: MC1324 .. MC1327 Copyright © 2006, 2007 Mikrotron GmbH Mikrotron GmbH Landshuter Str. 20-22 D-85716 Unterschleißheim Germany Tel.: +49 89 726342 00 Fax: +49 89 726342 99 info@mikrotron.de www.mikrotron.
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General MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Table of contents 1 General..........................................................................................................................4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 Introduction...................................................................................................................7 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 For customers in the U.S.A. ...............................................................................................................
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General MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 6.6.2 Image Format/Speed change ............................................................................................................................ 22 6.7 Exposure control ................................................................................................................................................... 22 6.7.1 Type of exposure .....................................................................................................................
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General MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 1 General 1.1 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, pursuant to 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.
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General MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 1.5 Declaration of conformity Manufacturer: Mikrotron GmbH Address: Landshuter Str. 20-22 85716 Unterschleissheim Deutschland Product: camera MC1324, MC1325, MC1326, MC1327 The dedicated products conform to the requirements of the Council Directives 2004/108/EG for the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic consistency.
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General MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 1.6 Warranty Note Do not open the body of the camera. The warranty becomes void if the body is opened. 1.7 Remarks, Warnings This document contains important remarks and warnings.
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Introduction MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 2 Introduction The CMOS high speed camera MC132x is a high resolution camera with 1280 x 1024 pixel. Benefits of CMOS technology are high speed, random access to pixels with free programmability and low power. The camera uses industry-standard C-Mount lenses. The sensor diagonal is 1,25“ with square pixels measuring 12µm. Free programmability means that the user is free to define the region of interest by size and position and the speed of data output.
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Introduction MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 2.3 Differences between the camera types The CMOS cameras are available in different versions depending on the supported features monochrome/color or Base/Full Camera Link ® interface, lens connection to C-mount or changeable lens adapter C-mount/F-mount. Features Data width Type (bits) MC1324 MC1325 MC1326 MC1327 8 8 8 8 Color/ Mono M C M C Max BWidth 110 Mbyte/s 110 Mbyte/s 110 Mbyte/s 110 Mbyte/s C/F-Mount max.
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Hardware MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 3 Hardware 3.1 GigE Vision® Interface GigE Vision® is designed for digital cameras in machine vision applications. This interface can transfer data at a rate of 110 Mbytes/sec. The GigE Vision® chipset and software is designed and implemented by Pleora Tech. Inc. the leading supplier of GigE Vision technology. Please refer to the PT1000 documentation for further information. 3.1.
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Hardware MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 LED green... The MC132x is fully operational. LED off... If LED is off, despite the camera is powered, the FPGA configuration data is reloaded via the serial interface and stored in internal EEPROM. No other activity is possible. red LED that the FPGA could not be loaded because of wrong FPGA configuration data. Try to reload configuration data. LED red...
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Getting started MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 4 Getting started Before starting to operate the camera, make sure that the following equipment is available: • • • • Camera MC132x C-Mount/F-Mount Lens Mikrotron Support CD Image processing system, e.g.: PC and Software L For GigE Interface the Intel MT1000 Chipset is recommended Additional items: • 1 GigE cable (CAT6 recommended) • 1 Power supply 12VDC, 0.5A min • 1 power cable L To specify cables see chapter Connector pinning. 4.1 First steps 1. 2.
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Initial setup MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 5 Initial setup The MC132x is delivered with initial parameters and therefore does not need to be configured via the serial link. 5.1 Serial number and firmware revision Serial number and firmware revision is provided in MC132x non volatile memory. Use :v command (Read serial number and firmware revision) to read serial number and firmware revision. The serial number is also marked on the type plate of the camera. 5.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 6 Configuration The MC132x has 15 FPGA registers, r1..rfh , each 10 bit wide, 16 x 32bit registers, eight D/A registers, a1..a8, 8-bit wide, and two clock code registers, each 3 x 8bit wide. The contents of all the above registers is called a profile. There is space in non volatile memory for 17 profiles: one PowerUpProfile, 8 user profiles and 8 factory profiles.
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Configuration 6.1.1 MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Table of commands Syntax :a Range = 1...8 = 0...ffh = „y“,“Y“,“n“,“N“ :A :b Answer ACK* ACK* = 0...4 ACK* -- ACK* :c :e... :ERASE - = “APP”, “EPCS1” :f = 0...7 ACK* :g :l = 0...7 =00..02 =32bit value = 0...7 ACK* ACK* = 1...fh = 000...3ff = 6 Byte Code = 00..7fh = 00..
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Configuration Response: MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 if command is “:AY” or “:Ay” ACK = 06 hex, in hex NAK = 15 hex, in hex All commands, which can answer with a acknowledge reponse are shown in the command table. * ACK Provided that acknowledge response is enabled, the camera will only send ACK or NAK if it receives a known command structure with at least a colon. Sending any characters without command syntax will not be responded. 6.1.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Definition of functions or features: cccc0000000000ss 00 … not defined cccc … camera type of camera label at the rear housing of the camera, e.g.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Transmitted bytes: A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Sa1 Sa2 Sa3 Sb1 Sb2 Sb3 R1h R1l ... R15h R15l M0hh M0hl M0lh M0ll … Mfhh Mfhl Mflh Mfll↵ A1...A8 Sa1 Sa2 Sa3 Sb1 Sb2 Sb3 R1…R15 R1h ... R1l ... M0…Mf M0hh M0hl M0lh M0ll ↵ ... analog settings 3 Bytes frequency codes of pixelclock 3 Byte frequency codes for sensorclock image size & position (r registers) high Byte Register1 low Byte Register1 fpga registers (m registers) 1. byte of m register no. 0, MSB 2.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Response(e.g.): +34.0 The temperature sensor is able to deliver values of –128°C to +128°C. * Take care that the temperature of the camera does not exceed the specified case temperature range. 6.3 Profile processing All camera settings are loaded or stored as complete data blocks (= Profiles). There are 17 profiles, the Camera profile, the PowerUpProfile, eight factory profiles and eight user profiles. PowerUpProfile factory profiles 0...
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Configuration 6.3.3 MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Load factory profile The eight factory profiles, located in non volatile memory, can be read but not changed by the user. With this command factory profile no. is loaded into Camera Profile. Additionally all registers will be programmed with the new values. Command: Response: :f ACK = 0 ... 7 if enabled by separate command :A 6.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 6.5 Image size and position Image size and position within the sensor is defined by four parameters: Bit(s) r1[9..0] r3[9..0] r4[6..0] r5[6..0] 6.5.1 Description Number of first line, 0..3FDh Number of lines, 0..3FFh Address/10 of the first pixel Address/10 of the last pixel Table 6.5-1 Address of the first line Register r1 defines the vertical start position of the ROI (region of interest ) within the sensor size. It’s the first line to be displayed.
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Configuration 6.5.4 MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Address of the last pixel of a line Register r4 defines the horizontal end position of the ROI (region of interest ) within the sensor size. It’s the rightmost pixel. The value is the pixel address divided by ten. Command: Response: :r5 ACK ... Range 000h ...07fh if enabled by separate command :A Example: :r505f = 95 (dec) * 10 Ö line end at pixel 790 (dec) Calculation of the value of r5: Value of r5 = Pixel-Nr.
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Configuration 6.6.1 MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Arbitrary selection of sensor and pixel clock Sensor and pixel clock can be set to any value, the product of: (sensor clock • line length/1280) must always be smaller (about 10%) than the qoutient: (pixel clock / 2). Command :S Response: ACK 6.6.2 ... 6 characters, as described in chapter Frequency selection if enabled by separate command :A Image Format/Speed change There are several steps necessary for a change of image format: i.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Frame rate = 1/(exposure time + image output time). Image output time equals the selected free running frame rate. Use MC13xx camera configuration tool for selection. The following registers select exposure type: Register Bits :r6[7..
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 6.7.4 Synchronous operation with shutter In the sensor is implemented a freeze frame shutter, which allows to reduce the exposure time in steps of one line. The minimum value of the exposure time is the duration of 2 line periods, which is determined by the value of r2 (min. 001h). Command: Response: :r2 ACK ... Range 001h ...3ffh if enabled by separate command :A Exposure time TB : TtB = r2 • TZZ -TZZ / 2 TB ... r2 ... TZZ ...
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Make sure that a sync signal is present on EXP/CC1 before this command is issued or the “trigger on CC1” button is pressed on the MC13xx camera configuration tool. The polarity of the sync signal can be selected with the _Polarity_of_EXP-signal 6.7.6 Frame rate with asynchronous exposure The frame rate with asynchronous exposure = Frame rate with synchronous exposure – (1 / exposure time). 6.7.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 :l01… horizontal size, hex value as ascii characters, range: 00000000 … 00000080, value of l01 = r5 – r4 + 1 :l02… vertical size, hex value as ascii characters, range: 00000000 … 00000500 value of l02 = r3 – r1 + 1 New inputs with command :l will only adjust the values of registers r1…rf and will not be stored separately in the camera profile. 6.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 The application program is the active microcontroller program in the camera, which supports communication, data handling and fpga program updates. See description of update procedure in chapter “Firmware update procedure”. 6.10.2 Update FPGA firmware MC132x’s logic is integrated into a FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), which’s configuration is stored in an EEPROM. Upon power up or a command the FPGA is loaded with this configuration.
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Configuration (6) MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Verify version string by reading serial no. and firmware versions (command: :v). The new firmware version will be displayed as part of the version string. If the version is identical to the expected the camera is ready to use for capturing images. 6.11 Horizontal pixelbinning Pixelbinning adds the gray values of two adjacent pixels and outputs it as one pixel with double sensitivity. In X-direction only 512 pixels are needed to cover the sensors full size.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 6.14 External clock input MC132x frequency synthesizer can use the Camera Link® used to synchronize several MC132x to one master clock. To activate set Bit 9 of register 7. Command: :r7[9] = 0, external clock input disabled :r7[9] = 1, external clock input enabled This is an example for enabling this function. Depending on the wanted camera mode it can be necessary to add additional bits of this register.
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Configuration Response: MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 none 6.18 ImageBLITZ® shutter release ImageBLITZ can replace an external signal (e.g.: a light barrier) to release the shutter. Like a light barrier, ImageBLITZ is used to capture fast moving objects on the exact same position on the image. Contrary to the light barrier, ImageBLITZ uses the same information as condition to release the shutter as the then exposed image. ImageBLITZ defines one specific line or a part of the 1024 lines as trigger window.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Response: none Example: :rc100 100h = 256 L In pixelbinning mode the value of rC is internally doubled. The value must not be higher than 1ffh/511. 6.18.2.2 Leftmost pixel of the trigger line The value of register r8 / 10 is the number of the leftmost pixel in the trigger line. Command: Response: :r8 ... range 000h ...07fh none Calculation of r8: Value of r8 = pixel number / 10 6.18.2.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 trigger line visible Response: none The trigger line is displayed as dashed, black and white line. One dash has a length of 10 pixel. The trigger line is only displayed in parts of the line where the pixel fulfill the trigger requirements. Under normal operation conditions the trigger line will be visible only in parts. The number of dashes may be counted and used for the setting of register rBh. 6.18.2.
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Configuration MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 6.18.3 ImageBLITZ® registers Register r7 r8 r9 rAh Bit 0 6..0 6..0 7..0 8 rBh 9 6..0 rCh rDh 8..7 9 9..0 7..0 Description = 1: activate ImageBLITZ® First pixel mod. 10 Last pixel mod. 10 Exposure threshold 1: bright object triggers 0: dark object triggers 1: make triggerline visible Number of exceedings or fall backs, release condition, X – tracking correction X – tracking enable.
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MC13xx configuration tool MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 7 MC13xx configuration tool The MC13xx configuration tool must be installed on a Windows PC. (Win9x, WinNT, Win2K, WinXP) by means of the setup software. See also www.mikrotron.de to download the latest version. This software provides an almost self explaining user interface to modify any camera parameter. The description of the parameters follows the marked chapters in this user manual.
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MC13xx configuration tool MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 7.2 ImageBLITZ® Configuration 1st Col, Num Of Col.
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Mechanical dimensions MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 8 Mechanical dimensions 8.1 Camera body MC132x The camera body has (without lens) has very compact. To fasten the camera there are two mounting holes M4x7mm and one tripod connection on each side available. 8.1.1 Dimensioned drawing, side view of MC1324/25 all dimensions im mm 12.9 63 48 W1/4"x7 (4x) M4x7 (8x) 6.5 Dimensioned drawing, side view of MC1326/27 45.3 58.6 W1/4"x7 (4x) 63 48 8.1.2 50.2 M4x7 (8x) 6.5 78.
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Mechanical dimensions 8.1.3 MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Dimensioned drawing, front view of MC1324/25 63mm 63mm Dimensioned drawing, front view of MC1326/27 63mm 63mm 8.1.4 67.
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Mechanical dimensions 8.1.5 MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Dimensioned drawing, rear view of MC132x 35.8 42.8 22 0.9 8.2 Lens adjustment 8.2.1 Lens adaption In dependence of the camera model the MC132x camera are prepared for either C-mount or F-mount connection (see table overview of cameras). Camera types with F-mount adaption may be converted to C-mount adaption by exchanging the lens mount flange of the camera, which is attached with 4 screws.
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Technical Data MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 9 Technical Data MC1324 MC1326 MC1325 MC1327 Number of pixel Pixel size Active area Fill factor Sensitivity at 550 nm @ Vref = 1V (a2 = 66h) Spectral response Shutter Trigger Internal Dynamic Power supply Power consumption max. Thermal resistance typ.
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Technical Data MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 9.
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Technical Data 9.2 MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 Sensitive area of a pixel Pixel size: Fill factor: Sensitive area: 12 x 12 µm 40 % 10,5 x 6,5 µm 10.5 µm Sensitive Area 6.
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Technical Data MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 9.3 Connector pinning 9.3.1 Gigabit Ethernet Connector 9.3.2 Circular power connector, 12-pin pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 Manufacturer: Order no.: * signal GND VCC STROBE_GND STROBE TRIG_GND TRIG Table 9.3-1 pin 7 8 9 10 11 12 signal VCC GND Hirose HR10A-10R-12P Before applying power to the camera we strongly recommend to verify the used pins of the power connector, the polarity (+/-) of the leads and the supply voltage.
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Technical Data MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 9.4 Frequency selection Depending on the selected line length and the datarate of the GigE interface the frequency selection table can provide an optimal ratio of sensor /pixel clock. The pixel clock is only dependent on the selected step and not on the linelength. The sensor clock is dependent on both the selected step, the line length and the data width.
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Technical Data Frequency / MHz Wanted Real 1.0 1.001 1.5 1.497 2.0 2.002 2.5 2.501 3.0 2.995 3.5 3.502 4.0 4.005 4.5 4.501 5.0 5.003 5.5 5.483 6.0 5.990 6.5 6.502 7.0 7.004 7.5 7.495 8.0 8.010 8.5 8.499 9.0 9.003 9.5 9.492 10.0 10.006 10.5 10.506 11.0 10.967 11.5 11.520 12.0 11.981 12.5 12.493 13.0 13.005 13.5 13.517 14.0 14.008 14.5 14.500 15.0 14.991 15.5 15.514 16.0 16.022 16.5 16.457 17.0 16.998 17.5 17.510 18.0 18.007 18.5 18.432 19.0 18.985 19.5 19.507 20.0 20.012 20.5 20.506 21.0 21.012 21.5 21.
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Technical Data MC132x Users Manual Rev. 0.23 9.5 Programming sequence, factory profile f3 Example: resolution: frame rate: pixel clock: shutter: Strings: :a16d :a277 :a34a :a4c8 :a5xx :a600 :a76a :a81c 1.280 x 1.024 pixel 47 fps 35,3 MHz sensor clock: 6,65 MHz full frame , exposure time: 21 ms xx... may be any value 00h ...