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  • Page 1 Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide 84-9016301-02 Rev C...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Microscan manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Microscan.
  • Page 3 The information provided in this certification notice is correct to the best of Microscan’s knowledge at the date of publication. This notice is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. Users are responsible for determining the applicability of any RoHS legislation or regulations based on their individual use of the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Part Number Structure 1-4 CHAPTER 2 System Components 2-1 Hardware Components 2-2 Important Label Information 2-4 Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera 2-5 Status Indicators 2-10 AutoVISION Button 2-11 Trigger Debounce 2-12 CHAPTER 3 Optics and Lighting 3-1...
  • Page 5 Contents APPENDIX A Connector Pinouts A-1 Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Connectors A-2 APPENDIX B Cable Specifications B-1 61-000153-02 Cordset, Host, Serial, M12 12-Pin Socket to DB9 Socket, 1 M B-2 61-000167-02 Cordset, M12 12-Pin Socket to Flying Leads, 3 M B-3...

  • Page 6: Preface

    Welcome PREFACE Purpose of This Manual This manual contains detailed information about how to configure and operate the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera. Manual Conventions The following typographical conventions are used throughout this manual. • Items emphasizing important information are bolded.
  • Page 7 Preface Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction CHAPTER 1 Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera FIGURE 1–1. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 9: Product Summary

    Chapter Introduction Product Summary The Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera is designed for reliable vision performance in embedded identification and inspection applications. As the world’s smallest fully-integrated vision system, the Vision MINI Xi’s compact size and wide angle optics provide the best performance available for machine vision tasks at close range.

  • Page 10: Applications

    Before you install AutoVISION software and connect your Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera, please take a moment to confirm that the following items are available: • Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera — Your package contains one of the available models listed in Table 1–1. • AutoVISION Software Installation USB Drive...

  • Page 11: Vision Mini Xi Smart Camera Models

    Chapter Introduction Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Models Table 1–1 lists and describes the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera models, including acquisition modes and resolutions. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Models TABLE 1–1. Part Number Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Model...

  • Page 12: System Components

    System Components CHAPTER 2 This section contains information about system components as well as information to help you connect the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera. Specific information describes connectors, adapters, cables, pinouts, and signals. Note: There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

  • Page 13: Hardware Components

    Photo Sensor, M12 4-Pin Plug, NPN, Dark Off, 2 m 99-000020-02 Photo Sensor, M12 4-Pin Plug, NPN, Dark On, 2 m Documentation Microscan Tools Drive (Software, User Manuals, Quick Start Guides, Configuration Guides, links 37-000010-01 to other documents on Microscan website Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 14 Hardware Components Front Figure 2–1 shows the front of the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera. Front FIGURE 2–1. Base Figure 2–2 shows the base of the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera. Base FIGURE 2–2. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 15: Important Label Information

    Each Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera has its own label, which contains important information about that camera. • P/N – The Microscan part number of your Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera. • S/N — The serial number of your Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera.

  • Page 16: Mounting And Wiring The Vision Mini Xi Smart Camera

    Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Ethernet Standalone without QX-1 • Mount the camera (1) as required by the application. • Ensure that the camera (1) is the optimal distance of 2” to 6” from the inspection area.
  • Page 17 Chapter System Components Direct Input / Output Diagrams Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 18 Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Isolated Trigger Input Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 19 Chapter System Components New Master Input Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 20: Power Requirements

    Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Power Requirements Refer to Table 2-3 when determining the power supply requirements for your camera. Camera Power Requirements TABLE 2–3. Component Power Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera WVGA and 10-30VDC, 200 mV p-p max.

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Chapter System Components Status Indicators The back of the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera has multiple LEDs that indicate different trigger, inspection, camera, communication, and power states. Trigger Status Inspection Status Camera Status Communication Status Power Status On Steady Continuous Trigger...

  • Page 22: Autovision Button

    The selected values are then saved for power-on. 3rd Position: Teach The third AutoVISION Button position sets the Match String to the next OCR string or symbol data that is decoded. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide 2-11...

  • Page 23: Trigger Debounce

    GPIO Outputs Sensors // One input dedicated to Trigger signal Strobes Virtual IO 2048 IO Line Debounce High Time 2000 //usecs IO Line Debounce Low Time 2000 //usecs // Focus & Photometry Ranges 2-12 Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 24 Gain Dflt Gain Min Gain Max // 0 to 100% Exp Dflt 4000 Exp Min Exp Max 66667 // 1/15 to 1/15,000 Focus Dflt Focus Min Focus Max // 2 to 6 inches Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide 2-13...
  • Page 25 Chapter System Components 2-14 Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 26: Optics And Lighting

    Optics and Lighting CHAPTER 3 This section describes the optical and illumination characteristics of the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 27: Optics

    Chapter Optics and Lighting Optics The monochrome and color versions of the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera have a built-in CMOS sensor, available in Standard Density or High Density (2.5 mm). WVGA (752 x 480) Field of View Standard Density...

  • Page 28: Illumination

    Illumination Illumination The Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera has built-in lighting (red LEDs). The LEDs can be configured to operate in multiple modes – Continuous, Strobe, and Off. Lighting Examples The following lighting examples were captured using a Standard Density Vision MINI Xi with built-in lighting (red LEDs).
  • Page 29 The Vision MINI Xi features integrated lighting (built-in red LEDs @ 617nm). Depending on the requirements of your application, you may also need to add external lighting from Microscan’s NERLITE family of machine vision lighting products. Consider the following when setting up your application: –...

  • Page 30: Connector Pinouts

    Connector Pinouts APPENDIX A This section contains information about the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera’s connector pin assignments. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 31: Vision Mini Xi Smart Camera Connectors

    Appendix Connector Pinouts Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Connectors Vision MINI Xi M12 12-Pin Plug and RJ45 Plug Connectors Output 2 RX (–) Default New Master RX (+) Power Output 1 TX (–) TX (+) Host Output 3 Trigger Ground...

  • Page 32: Cable Specifications

    APPENDIX B This section contains information about cables used in simple Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera hardware configurations. Note: Cable specifications are published for information only. Microscan does not guarantee the performance or quality of cables provided by other suppliers.
  • Page 33 Ground (Blue) RxD (Black) TxD (Violet) Table B-3 describes the signals for the 61-000153-02 Host Cordset, 9-Pin D-sub Socket. Host Cordset, 9-Pin D-sub Socket Pin Assignments TABLE B–3. Function TxD (Violet) RxD (Black) Ground (Blue) Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 34 RS-232 cordset ending in a 12-pin M12 socket and flying leads. Figure B-2 shows the 61-000167-02 Cordset, M12 12-Pin Socket to Flying Leads. Cordset, M12 12-Pin Socket to Flying Leads FIGURE B–2. M12 12-Pin 61-000167-02 Socket Wire Colors Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 35 The 97-000012-01 Power Supply, 90-254VAC, 24V, M12 12-Pin Socket ends in a 12-pin socket connector. Figure B-3 shows the 97-000012-01 Power Supply, 90-254VAC, 24V. Power Supply, 90-254 VAC, 24V, M12 12-Pin Socket FIGURE B–3. M12 12-Pin Socket Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 36 M12 4-pin connector. Figure B-4 shows the 99-000020-02 Photo Sensor, M12 4-Pin Plug, NPN, Dark On, 2 M. Photo Sensor, M12 4-Pin Plug, NPN, Dark On, 2 M Configuration FIGURE B–4. 99-000020-02 Schematic Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 37 Appendix Cable Specifications Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 38: General Specifications

    General Specifications APPENDIX C This section contains specifications and dimensions for the Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 39: Physical Characteristics

    Dual Cable: 6 ft. industrial Ethernet Fixed Lens 1.80” (45.7 mm) x 3.2 oz. (91 g) cable; 3 ft. cable with M12 plug GMV-6310-1200G 2.10” (53.3 mm) GMV-6310-1202G GMV-6310-1204G GMV-6310-1206G GMV-6310-1210G GMV-6310-1212G GMV-6310-1214G GMV-6310-1216G GMV-6310-1272G Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 40 10 µs to 16.7 ms; CMOS, up to 15 GMV-6310-1214G Rolling Shutter FPS, Mono GMV-6310-1216G High Density 1/2” Software-adjustable, QXGA (2048 x 1536) GMV-6310-1272G 10 µs to 16.7 ms; CMOS, up to 5 FPS, Rolling Shutter Color Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 41 GMV-6310-1200G Flash: Pass; Blue V: Bi-directional, GMV-6310-1202G Target optoisolated, 1-28V rated, I <mA at GMV-6310-1204G 24VDC, current GMV-6310-1206G High-Output Red limited by user) LEDs @ 617nm GMV-6310-1210G GMV-6310-1212G GMV-6310-1214G GMV-6310-1216G High-Output White GMV-6310-1272G LEDs Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 42 Power P/N / Model Power GMV-6310-1100G GMV-6310-1102G GMV-6310-1104G GMV-6310-1106G GMV-6310-1110G GMV-6310-1112G GMV-6310-1114G GMV-6310-1116G GMV-6310-1172G 10-30VDC, 200 mV p-p max. ripple, 132mA @ 24VDC (typ.) GMV-6310-1200G GMV-6310-1202G GMV-6310-1204G GMV-6310-1206G GMV-6310-1210G GMV-6310-1212G GMV-6310-1214G GMV-6310-1216G GMV-6310-1272G Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 43 Radiated and to 104° F) (–58° to 167° F) (non-condensing) (category 2) GMV-6310-1200G Conducted GMV-6310-1202G Emissions of ITE Equipment: GMV-6310-1204G EN 55022 ITE GMV-6310-1206G Disturbances), GMV-6310-1210G CB, Class A, GMV-6310-1212G RoHS/WEEE GMV-6310-1214G GMV-6310-1216G GMV-6310-1272G Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 44: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions Note: Nominal dimensions shown. Typical tolerances apply. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 45: Field Of View And Working Distance

    Appendix General Specifications Field of View and Working Distance WVGA/SXGA QXGA Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 46: Serial Commands

    Serial Commands APPENDIX D This section provides descriptions of the serial commands that can be sent to the camera via TCP (Telnet) port, AutoVISION Terminal, or HyperTerminal. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 47 Protocol: ymodem; Format: png; Quality: N/A; Inspection: second inspection. GETIMAGE –transfer=ymodem –format=png –inspection=2 The following example will retrieve an image from the camera with these settings: Protocol: ymodem; Format: jpg (default); Quality: 50; Inspection: first inspection (default). GETIMAGE –transfer=ymodem –quality=50 Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 48 Fail Return: Return !ERROR followed by the reason for the failure. For example: !ERROR No such trigger when the index specified ‘n’ is out of range of virtual triggers. REBOOT [-noload] Reboots the device. -noload = do not load BOOT job. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 49 JOBLOAD [-slot=]<n> [-r] Loads job from slot n. -r = Start inspections. JOBDELETE {[-slot=]n|-all} Deletes job in slot n, or all jobs if -all. Important: Does not delete the current job loaded in camera memory. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 50 ‘/’ in the symbolic name path. SET avp/insp1/snapshot1/acq1/gain 2.0 paths are not case-sensitive and do not need to be fully qualified if unique. SET avp/acq1/gain 2.0 will set the same gain value if there is only one acquire. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 51 The AVP service allows retrieval of step and datum information from the job tree using forward slash ‘/’ in the symbolic name path. GET avp/insp1/snapshot1/status paths are not case-sensitive and do not need to be fully qualified if unique. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 52 When issued against a step, INFO avp/snapshot1 returns properties of the step, a list of child datums, and a list of child steps. Child steps are indicated by a trailing forward slash. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 53 0 = Turn Target Off CHECKSUM {BOOT | KERNEL | BOOTPARAM} Gets a checksum on an individual part of the system. HELP Returns a list of all serial commands showing correct syntax and functionality descriptions. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 54: Vision Mini Xi Diagnostic Boot Mode

    Vision MINI Xi Diagnostic APPENDIX E Boot Mode This section describes the Vision MINI Xi’s Diagnostic Boot Mode and other boot parameters. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 55 [SAFE-KERNEL] BP_Dump() Should your device need to be configured with different IP information, follow the example below and substitute the appropriate settings for IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address, respectively. [SAFE-KERNEL] BP_UpdateIP(“192.168.188.10”, “255.255.255.0”, “192.168.188.1”) Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 56 1 (Turn Target On). BP_UpdateGreenFlash(state) where state = 0 or 1 Function: Allows you to disable the flash-on-pass feature to eliminate green flash interference during color image processing. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 57 Appendix Vision MINI Xi Diagnostic Boot Mode Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 58: Cloudlink Web Hmi

    APPENDIX F CloudLink allows you to visualize Microscan Link values and images from compatible Microscan smart cameras and vision systems. It runs in your web browser, and is compatible with a wide variety of modern browsers including those found on tablets and smart phones.

  • Page 59: Connecting

    Connecting To launch CloudLink, use your favorite web browser and enter the address of your device in the browser’s address bar. For example, if you have a Microscan smart camera on your network at address 10.20.1.123, you would enter: CloudLink also works with Visionscape Software and with AutoVISION’s Emulator.

  • Page 60: Application Overview

    This is a typical view of a CloudLink page. Note: CloudLink does not currently support display of color images from color cameras. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 61: Application Bar

    A logo. The position and contents of the logo can be customized. • A toolbar. The toolbar provides access to various CloudLink settings and modes. The position and size of the toolbar can be customized. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 62: Pages, Panels, And Widgets

    The purpose of the panels is to act as containers for a number of widgets. Each widget has the ability to visualize and interact with one or more items of inspection data such as Microscan Link values, inspection counters, timing information, or images. Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 63 CloudLink Web HMI Each panel has special layout and behavior properties that can be exploited to create a wide variety of different layouts. The following table summarizes the position and properties of each panel: Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 64 If a panel does not have content (i.e. no widgets are placed in it), it is hidden from view, with the other panels adjusted to occupy the available space. Examples of possible page layouts: Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 65 Appendix CloudLink Web HMI Vision MINI Xi Smart Camera Guide...

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