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Summary of Contents for NED SU2020
- Page 1 User’s Manual Line Scan Camera Type：SU2020/SU2025 NIPPON ELECTRO-SENSORY DEVICES CORPORATION...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 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.
- Page 4 Do not share the power supply with motor units or other devices that generate noise interference. 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. UME-0021-03...
- Page 5 As a general rule, in the first instance fault diagnosis should take the form of a telephone call or an email to enable us to assess the circumstances of the malfunction. However, depending on the customer’s requests, we, or our agent, may require an additional fee for this service. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
- Page 6 On request, arrangements can be made separately. Scope of Repair Service The above assumes business dealings and usage to take place in the customer’s region / country. In cases of business dealings and/or usage outside the customer’s region/country, separate consultation is required. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
4.2.4 Switching video output ..................27 4.2.5 Switching trigger mode ..................27 4.2.6 Memory Save ...................... 27 4.2.7 Memory Load ...................... 27 4.2.8 Memory Initializing (Initializing Camera Settings) .......... 28 4.3 Startup ........................28 4.4 Saving and Loading Camera Settings ..............28 UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... - Page 8 8.5.4 Selecting interface and Timeout setting ............47 8.5.5 Connect ....................... 50 8.5.6 Disconnect and exit program ................50 8.5.7 Check the contents of communication ............51 8.5.8 Export Parameters to text file ................51 8.5.9 Import Parameters from text file ............... 52 UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
- Page 9 8.9.1 You can not change the exposure time with NCCtrl ........57 8.10 Attention on use ...................... 57 9 Others ....................... 58 9.1 Notice.......................... 58 9.2 Contact for support ....................58 9.3 Product Support ......................59 Revision History ....................60 UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
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Page 10: Product Outline
Easy control of gain / offset / video output (8-/10-bit) with external software. High responsivity and low noise Flat-field correction - minimizes lens vignetting, non-uniform lighting and sensor FPN and PRNU Low power consumption (20% decrease from NED old camera) 1.2 Applications Inspection of Transparent panels and PCBs ... - Page 11 ・Automobile component ・Architectural reinforcement parts ・Various pin parts Typical detection item ・chip ・dent ・scratch ・chip of roller end face ・external dimensions Device specification 1.Camera: Line scan camera of number of 2048 pixels 2. Controller: Dedicated software for PC system UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
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Page 12: Image Sensor
1.3 Image Sensor The camera uses with a maximum data rate of 25MHz(SU2025)･20MHz(SU2020) to acquire high responsivity and superior quality images. μ μ The pixel size is 14 mx14 m. SU2025 outputs 2048 pixel data through 25MHz,SU2020 outputs 2048 pixel data through 20MHz. - Page 13 CC1: External Synchronizing Signal Control Input [start signal] Serial communication Control SerTC、SerTFG SU2025 Master Clock (MHz) *only internal clock SU2020 Data/Controller 3M: MDR26 [Camera Link] Connectors Power Supply Hirose: HR10A (4Pin) Lens Mount Nikon F Mount Operating Temperature (˚C) 0 to 50...
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Page 14: Camera Setting And Optical Interface
If using the front panel M4 mounting holes, the screw length for fixing the camera should be less than 6mm. No X-, Y-axis orientation and tilt adjustment mechanism is available. Please provide an adjustment mechanism yourself as necessary. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 15: Camera Dimension
NIPPON ELECTRO SENSORY DEVICES CORP. 50.0 23.0 10.0 12.0 22.5 Power Supply Connector screw hole for fixing camera HR10G-7R-4PB(73) M4 Depth 6 (8parts) screw hole for fixing camera M4 Depth 6 (4 parts) 1/4"-20UNC(valid depth 6) Figure 2-2-1 Dimensions UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 16: Optical Interface
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. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 17: Hardware
Camera Power Supply DC+12V 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. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 18: Input / Output Connectors And Indicator
The layout of input /output connecters and the indicator lamp are as follows. CAMERA LINK BASE MDR26 Connector SCAN +12V Power Indicator Power Connector MADE IN JAPAN NIPPON ELECTRO SENSORY DEVICE CORP. Figure 3-2-1 Input/Output Connectors and Indicator UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 19: Connectors･Pin Assignments･Cables
Receiver H or L 100Ω 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. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... - Page 20 5 Xclk- 18 Xclk+ 6 X3- 19 X3+ 7 SerTC+ 20 SerTC- 8 SerTFG- 21 SerTFG+ 9 CC1- 22 CC1+ 10 CC2+ 23 CC2- 11 CC3- 24 CC3+ 12 CC4+ 25 CC4- 13 Inner Shield 26 Inner Shield UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
- Page 21 The pin assignment of the power supply connector is shown below. Figure 3-3-4 Power Supply Connector (HIROSE : HR10G -7R- 4PB) Round shape push-pull lock type Table 3-3-2 Pin Assignment of Power Supply Connector NAME Color of Cable 12 V White 12 V Green Black UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
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Page 22: Power Supply
The LED lamp illuminates when +12V power is being supplied to the camera. If the 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. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 23: Camera Control
4.1.2 Command Format (PC to Camera Transmission) Format C [VAL] CR CMD: Control text (1 Bytes) VAL: Setting value (decimal, 1 Bytes x maximum 3 digits) ※When there is no set value, it is unnecessary. Carriage Return (0x0D) <Example> t 0 CR UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 24: Reply Format (Camera To Pc Transmission)
VAL ERR! Parameter accepted was outside of specified MEM ERR! Memory error Built-in memory Built-in memory using the EEPROM, can be rewritten. Endurance is built-in memory depending on the conditions of use, more than 100,000 times (typ). UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 25: Camera Control Commands
The memory setup values (factory settings) are shown below. Table 4-1-5-1 Memory Setup Values (Factory Settings) Control Item Control Description Gain CDS Gain -3dB Offset 4±3 Level when the light shielding Video output switching 8 bit Trigger mode switching Free Run UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 26: Details On Commands
0 - 4 <Example> a3 CR （Setting CDS gain 9dB） >OK >a3 4.2.3 Setting Offset Sets offset in between 0 Format CMD VAL CR 0 - 19 <Example> o5 CR （Setting offset 5/8bit・20/10bit・80/12bit） >OK >o5 UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 27: Switching Video Output
4.2.6 Memory Save Stores current camera settings in the flash memory. Format CMD CR <Example> >OK >w 4.2.7 Memory Load Reads out the camera settings from the flash memory. Format CMD CR <Example> >OK >l0 UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 28: Memory Initializing (Initializing Camera Settings)
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. （z） Reset to factory settings （w） Store present data in memory UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 29: Serial Communication Settings
Serial communication is performed through the Camera Link Interface The table below shows the serial communication settings. Table 4-5-1 Serial Communication Settings Parameter Items Setup Value Communication Speed (Baud rate) 9600bps Data Length 8bit Parity Bit None Stop bit 1bit Flow Control None UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 30: Video Output Format
The video output phase is shown below. ＸＣｌｋ （２０Ｍ ２５Ｍ） ＬＶＡＬ ＤＶＡＬ invalid invalid invalid invalid 2046 2047 2048 invalid invalid invalid invalid ＶIＤＥＯ FVAL = 0 (low level) fixed DVAL= 0 (low level) fixed Figure 4-6-2 Video Output Phase UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 31: Exposure Mode And Timing Chart
Timing relationship of each signal is as follows. ＸＣｌｋ （２０Ｍ ２５Ｍ） １５２ＣＫ ２０４８ＣＫ １５２ＣＫ ＬＶＡＬ ２ＣＫ ２ＣＫ ２０５２ＣＫ ＤＶＡＬ ＶIＤＥＯ invalid data（０） valid data 2048 piexles invalid data（０） Figure 4-7-1-1 Timing Chart UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 32: External Trigger (Extrg) Exposure Mode
Se : Saturation Exposure Output Fs : Saturation Output Dd : Dark Current Ｆｓ Amount of Incident Ｄｄ Light (lx・s) Ｓｅ Figure 4-8-1 Saturation Exposure and Dark Current Output UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 33: Setting Gain
Gain a Gain b Gain c Amount of Incident Light (lx・s) Figure 4-9-1 PGA Gain Adjustment Gain and noise values are proportionally related. Adjust the amount of gain in accordance with the requirements of your camera system. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 34: Confirming Camera Settings
(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. 1.1. Camer 1.2. Frame Camera side Frame grabber side a side grabber side Figure 5-1-2 Connection Direction of Camera Cable UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 35: After Power-On
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 UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... - Page 36 If you have your own application to check the images, select suitable settings. (3) Capture images using a camera interface board utility. In the case of Matrox’s Solios, it is convenient to use Intellicam. Figure 5-2-3 Solios Window UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
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Page 37: During Operation
(2) Are there dark lines in the direction of vertical scanning on the image? <Cause> <1> Dust on the sensor window Dust may get onto the sensor window from the inside or the outside of the camera. Remove the dust with air or a lens cleaner. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 38: Sensor Handling Instructions
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-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
The sample software program is used to with the camera control the camera and is communicating successfully. To next page with the camera successfully. To next page To next page Confirm the communication software, the control protocol for the camera and commands. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... - Page 40 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. カメラの修理をご依頼ください。 UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
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Page 41: Noise On Image
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 UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... - Page 42 When the camera gain is on a high level, bright spots occur without incident light. The camera may be out of order. Please Secondary radiation (rays) contact us for service. could cause bright spots, but カメラの修理をご依頼ください。 this is not a malfunction. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
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Page 43: Camera Becomes Hot
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. カメラの修理をご依頼ください。 UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 44: Ncctrl
8 NCCtrl 8.1 Overview NCCtrl02 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... -
Page 45: Install
8.3 Install Copy the NCCtrl02 folder from the media (CD-ROM, etc) provided to your hard disk. 8.4 Uninstall 1) Delete NCCtrl02 folder and all data files that included in that folder. 8.5 Operation 8.5.1 General description UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 46: Starting Ncctrl
A: Open a camera setting file (*.ini file) B: Export the parameters to text file (*.txt file) C: Load the parameters from a text file (*.txt file) D: Connect to the camera. E: Disconnect from the camera F: Communication settings G: Version information. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 47: Open The Control Setting File
2) Select the desired interface in the Drop-down-list-box. 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. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... - Page 48 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 in cases where different settings have been specified. (1) Port: Select connecting port.
- Page 49 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. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...
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Page 50: Connect
Note: NCCtrl memorizes settings automatically. So you do not have to repeat this operation every time. 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 “X” button in the top right of the window. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 51: Check The Contents Of Communication
Click on the "Console" tab at the bottom of the window to confirm the settings. 8.5.8 Export Parameters to text file 1) Click on tool-bar button B. 2) Input the desired file name and click on the “Save” button. The current settings value of each item is saved in text format. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 52: Import Parameters From Text File
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) UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 53: Gain And Offset
8.6.1 Gain and Offset Enter the value directly into the edit-box or click on the spin-button to set the value. Then, click on the “Send” button to send the command to the camera. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 54: Clock, Video Output, Video Shift, Exposure Mode
Every time you click the Check-box, the command is sent to the camera. 8.6.5 Camera Memory a) “Load”: Load data from camera memory b) “Save”: Save data into camera memory c) “Factory default”: Restore camera memory data to factory settings. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 55: Calibration
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 Every time you choose from the Drop-down-list-box, the command is sent to the camera. UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025... -
Page 56: 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. 8.7 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. -
Page 57: Ncctrl Troubleshooting
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. UME-0021-03... -
Page 58: Others
The 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... -
Page 59: Product Support
If there is a problem with your camera after checking it in accordance to the troubleshooting, turn off the power and call your NED representative. When contacting us with a problem, please inform us of the status of the camera. -
Page 60: Revision History
Revision History Revision Number Date Changes 12 July. 2012 Initial release 10 Oct. 2012 Update the EU Harmonised Standards Product Warranty、Responsivity、 28 Oct. 2013 Offset value UME-0021-03 SU2020/SU2025...