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  • Page 1 Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide 84-016300-02 Rev J...

  • 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 2-1 Important Label Information 2-4 Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI 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 99-000017-01 Photo Sensor, Visible, NPN, Dark On B-8 99-000017-02 Photo Sensor, Visible, NPN, Light On, MS-Connect 210 Configuration B-9 APPENDIX C General Specifications C-1 Vision MINI Smart Camera General Specifications C-2 Dimensions C-7 Field of View and Working Distance C-8 APPENDIX D Serial Commands D-1...

  • Page 6: Preface

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

  • Page 7: Introduction

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

  • Page 8: Product Summary

    Chapter Introduction Product Summary The Vision MINI 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’s compact size and wide angle optics provide the best performance available for machine vision tasks at close range.

  • Page 9: Applications

    Smart Camera, please take a moment to confirm that the following items are available: • Vision MINI Smart Camera — Your package contains one of the available models listed in Table 1–1. • USB Type A to USB Type B Cable •...

  • Page 10: Vision Mini Smart Camera Models

    Chapter Introduction Vision MINI Smart Camera Models Table 1–1 lists and describes the Vision MINI Smart Camera models, including acquisition modes and resolutions. Vision MINI Smart Camera Models TABLE 1–1. Part Number Vision MINI Smart Camera Model GMV-6300-2100G Vision MINI, USB, STD, WVGA, Built-In Lighting, AutoVISION...

  • Page 11: System Components

    System Components CHAPTER 2 This section contains information about system components as well as information to help you connect the Vision MINI Smart Camera. Specific information describes connectors, adapters, cables, pinouts, and signals. Note: There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
  • Page 12 Photo Sensor, Visible, NPN, Dark On 99-000017-02 Photo Sensor, Visible, NPN, Light On, MS-Connect 210 Configuration Documentation Microscan Tools Drive (Software, User Manuals, Quick Start Guides, Configuration 37-000010-01 Guides, links to other documents on Microscan website Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 13 Hardware Components Front Figure 2–1 shows the front of the Vision MINI Smart Camera. Front FIGURE 2–1. Base Figure 2–2 shows the base of the Vision MINI Smart Camera. Base FIGURE 2–2. Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 14: Important Label Information

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

  • Page 15: Mounting And Wiring The Vision Mini Smart Camera

    Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI Smart Camera Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI Smart Camera • Mount the camera (1) securely in its camera stand (not supplied). • Make sure the camera (1) is mounted at the optimal distance of 2” to 6”.
  • Page 16 Chapter System Components Direct Input / Output Diagrams Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 17 Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI Smart Camera Isolated Trigger Input with IC-332 Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 18 Chapter System Components New Master Input with IC-332 Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 19: Power Requirements

    Mounting and Wiring the Vision MINI Smart Camera Power Requirements Refer to Table 2-3 when determining the power supply requirements for your camera. Camera Power Requirements TABLE 2–3. Vision MINI Sensor 5VDC WVGA 400 mA @ 5 VDC (typ.), 4.0 watts max.

  • Page 20: Status Indicators

    Chapter System Components Status Indicators The back of the Vision MINI 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 21: 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 Smart Camera Guide 2-11...

  • Page 22: Trigger Debounce

    GPIO Inputs 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 Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 23 Trigger Debounce 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 Smart Camera Guide 2-13...
  • Page 24 Chapter System Components 2-14 Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 25: Optics And Lighting

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

  • Page 26: Optics

    Chapter Optics and Lighting Optics The monochrome and color versions of the Vision MINI 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 High Density...

  • Page 27: Illumination

    Illumination Illumination The Vision MINI 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 with built-in lighting (red LEDs).
  • Page 28 The Vision MINI 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 29: Connector Pinouts

    Connector Pinouts APPENDIX A This section contains information about the Vision MINI Smart Camera’s USB and I/O connectors. Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 30: Vision Mini Smart Camera Connectors

    Appendix Connector Pinouts Vision MINI Smart Camera Connectors USB and I/O Cable Figure A–1 shows the location of the USB and I/O cable. USB and I/O Cable FIGURE A–1. USB / I/O Cable (attached) TABLE A–1. and TABLE A-2. describe the USB and I/O cable signals.
  • Page 31 Vision MINI Smart Camera Connectors Figure A-2 shows the pinout of the 15-pin D-sub Socket. 15-pin D-sub Socket FIGURE A–2. USB and I/O Cable Pin Assignments (USB Type B Socket) TABLE A–2. Function Vbus (5V) D– Ground Figure A-3 shows the pinout of the USB Type B Socket.

  • Page 32: Appendix A Connector Pinouts A

    Appendix Connector Pinouts Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 33: Cable Specifications

    Cable Specifications APPENDIX B This section contains information about Vision MINI Smart Camera cables. Note: Cable specifications are published for information only. Microscan does not guarantee the performance or quality of cables provided by other suppliers. Cable Part Numbers and Descriptions TABLE B–1.
  • Page 34 USB cable. Figure B-1 shows the 61-000208-01 USB Type A to USB Type B Plug Cable. USB Type A to USB Type B Plug Cable FIGURE B–1. USB Type B Plug USB Type A Ferrite Bead Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 35 61-000105-01 Schematic 9-Pin D-sub Socket Table B-2 describes the signals for the 61-000105-01 Host Cable, MS-Connect 210 to Host. Host Cable, MS-Connect 210 to Host Pin Assignments TABLE B–2. Function TX 232 RX 232 Signal Ground Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 36 B socket and an RS-232 15-pin D-sub socket. Figure B-3 shows the 61-000196-02 Vision MINI USB / I/O Cable. Vision MINI USB / I/O Cable (Attached) FIGURE B–3. 15-Pin D-sub Socket USB Type B Socket Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 37 Chassis ground (Connects chassis body to earth ground only. Do not use as power or signal return.) Output 2 TTL (Can sink 10mA and souce 10mA) USB and I/O Cable Pin Assignments (USB Type B Socket) TABLE B–4. Function Vbus (5V) D– Ground Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 38 Cable, DB25 Plug. Communication Cable, DB25 Plug Pin Assignments TABLE B–5. Function Ground Table B-6 describes the signals for the 61-300026-03 Communication Cable, DB9 Socket. Communication Cable, DB9 Socket Pin Assignments TABLE B–6. Function Ground Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 39 3-Pin Micro-Change Connector Table B-7 describes the signals for the 97-000012-02 Power Supply, 90-254 VAC, 24VDC, USA/Euro Plug. Power Supply, 90-254 VAC, 24VDC, USA/Euro Plug Pin Assignments TABLE B–7. Function Ground (Black) Shield (Bare) +24VDC (White) Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 40 Photo Sensor, Visible, NPN, Dark On FIGURE B–6. 99-000017-01 Schematic Table B-8 describes the signals for the 99-000017-01 Photo Sensor, Visible, NPN, Dark On. Photo Sensor, Visible, NPN, Dark On Pin Assignments TABLE B–8. Function +10-28V Ground +10-28V Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 41 99-000017-02 Schematic Table B-9 describes the signals for the 99-000017-02 Photo Sensor, Visible, NPN, Light On, MS-Connect 210 Configuration. Photo Sensor, Visible, NPN, Light On, MS-Connect 210 TABLE B–9. Configuration Pin Assignments Function +10-28V Ground +10-28V Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 42: Appendix B Cable Specifications B

    Appendix Cable Specifications B-10 Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 43: General Specifications

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

  • Page 44: Vision Mini Smart Camera General Specifications

    Appendix General Specifications Vision MINI Smart Camera General Specifications Physical Characteristics P/N / Model Lens Type Dimensions Weight Connector GMV-6300-2110G GMV-6300-2112G GMV-6300-2210G GMV-6300-2212G GMV-6300-2172G GMV-6300-2272G GMV-6300-2100G GMV-6300-2102G 3 ft. cable terminated with high 1” (25.4 mm) x GMV-6300-2200G density 15-pin D-sub socket Fixed Lens 1.80”...
  • Page 45 Vision MINI Smart Camera General Specifications Optics Image P/N / Model Sensor Shutter Pixel Size Focal Range Acquisition GMV-6300-2110G 1/2", SXGA (1280 x GMV-6300-2112G 5.2 um x 5.2 1024) CMOS, up to GMV-6300-2210G Software-adjustable, 15 FPS, Mono 10 µs to 16.7 ms;...
  • Page 46 GMV-6300-2202G Flash: Pass; Blue V: available) 10 mA and source GMV-6300-2104G Target 10 mA; Optional GMV-6300-2106G I/O: Optoisolated Red @ 617nm GMV-6300-2114G (with IC-332 accessory) GMV-6300-2116G GMV-6300-2204G GMV-6300-2206G GMV-6300-2214G GMV-6300-2216G Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 47 Vision MINI Smart Camera General Specifications Power P/N / Model Power GMV-6300-2110G GMV-6300-2112G 5VDC +/– 5%, 200 mV p-p max. ripple, 465 mA @ 5VDC (typ.), 4.5 watts (max.) GMV-6300-2210G GMV-6300-2212G GMV-6300-2172G 5VDC +/– 5%, 200 mV p-p max. ripple, 400 mA @ 5VDC (typ.), 4.2 watts (max.)
  • Page 48 Up to 90% IP54 Radiated and to 104° F) (–58° to 167° F) (non-condensing) (category 2) GMV-6300-2202G Conducted GMV-6300-2104G Emissions of ITE Equipment: GMV-6300-2106G EN 55022 ITE GMV-6300-2114G Disturbances), GMV-6300-2116G GMV-6300-2204G RoHS/WEEE GMV-6300-2206G GMV-6300-2214G GMV-6300-2216G Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 49: Dimensions

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

  • Page 50: Field Of View And Working Distance

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

  • Page 51: 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 Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 52 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 Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 53 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 Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 54 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 Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 55 ‘/’ 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 Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 56 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 Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 57 INFO avp/snapshot1/status will return the same result if there is only one inspection. 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 Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 58 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 Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 59: Vision Mini Diagnostic Boot Mode

    Vision MINI Diagnostic Boot APPENDIX E Mode This section describes the Vision MINI’s Diagnostic Boot Mode and other boot parameters. Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 60: Configuration B

    [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 Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 61 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 Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 62: Appendix E Vision Mini Diagnostic Boot Mode E

    Appendix Vision MINI Diagnostic Boot Mode Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 63: Usb Power Management

    When your PC enters “sleep mode”, the USB ports may shut down and the camera may be disconnected. This section describes how to keep your PC’s USB ports active if the PC enters sleep mode or other low-power modes. Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 64 Perform the following procedure to ensure that your PC does not shut down the USB connection to your Vision MINI. From the Windows Start menu, right-click on Computer and select Properties. Select Device Manager from the options at the left side of the screen. Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...
  • Page 65 In the USB Root Hub Properties dialog, select the Power Management tab. Un-check the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each USB Root Hub item in the Universal Serial Bus controllers list. Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

  • Page 66: Appendix F Usb Power Management F

    Appendix USB Power Management Vision MINI Smart Camera Guide...

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