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® ® Vision Components The Smart Camera People VC72XX Operating Manual Hardware Specifications and special Software Functions of VC72XX Smart Cameras Revision 1.5 – 27 Jan 2016 Document name: VC72XX_HW.pdf Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen, Germany...
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Trademarks. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Further References under “Support + Download” on www.vision-components.com: „Support News“ – for up to date information on VC Software and Documentation. „Knowledge Base / FAQ“ - searchable Database with latest software developments, frequently asked questions and demo programs.
Interfaces include a video output onto a PC via 100MBit Ethernet interface, a high speed trigger input and output, 12-24 V digital inputs and outputs. In comparison to the VC nano series, the VC72XX Smart Cameras add a serial RS232 interface. 1996-2016 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen, Germany...
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 2 Technical Specifications VC72XX 2.1 Technical Specifications VC7210 Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/3" Aptina MT9V034 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 752(H) x 480(V) (Wide VGA) Pixel size: 6.0(H) x 6.0(V) µm Active sensor size: 4.51(H) x 2.88(V) mm...
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VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras The following diagram shows the maximum reachable (with the shortest shutter time) framerate according to the number of captured lines for the VC7210, in 2 cases: with an image width of 752 pixels with an image width of 640 pixels or less dx = 640 or less...
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 2.2 Technical Specifications VC7211 Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/1.8" e2V EV76C560 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 1280(H) x 1024(V) Pixel size: 5.3(H) x 5.3(V) µm Active sensor size: 6.8(H) x 5.5(V) mm 21 μs + steps of 21 µs High-speed shutter:...
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VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras The following diagram shows the maximum reachable (with the shortest shutter time) framerate according to the number of captured lines for the VC7211: The following table gives some example values. Resolution Max. framerate (FPS) 1280 x 1024 1280 x 768 1280 x 640...
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 2.3 Technical Specifications VC7215 Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/1.8" e2V EV76C570 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 1600(H) x 1200(V) Pixel size: 4.5(H) x 4.5(V) µm Active sensor size: 7.2(H) x 5.4(V) mm 1 μs High-speed shutter:...
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VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras The following table gives some example values of maximum reachable framerates for the VC7215. Resolution Max. framerate (FPS) 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1024 1600 x 768 1600 x 640 1600 x 512 1600 x 384 1600 x 256 1600 x 192...
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 2.4 Technical Specifications VC7222 Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 2/3" CMOSIS CMV2000 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 2048(H) x 1088(V) Pixel size: 5.5(H) x 5.5(V) µm Active sensor size: 11.3(H) x 6.0(V) mm High-speed shutter: 16.3 µs + steps of 5.1 µs...
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 2.5 Technical Specifications VC7224 Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1" CMOSIS CMV4000 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 2048(H) x 2048(V) Pixel size: 5.5(H) x 5.5(V) µm Active sensor size: 11.3(H) x 11.3(V) mm High-speed shutter: 27.3 µs + steps of 5.1 µs...
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VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras The following table gives some example values of the maximum reachable framerate with the VC7222 and VC7224 cameras. Resolution Max. framerate (FPS) 1024 x 768 1024 x 256 640 x 480 2048 x 64 2048 x 1 15 –...
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 3 VC72XX Camera Interfaces LAN / Ethernet Interface PLC IO- / Power Supply Interface Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface The VC72XX Smart Camera incorporates the following connector interfaces: 1. LAN / Ethernet Interface 2.
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 3.1 LAN / Ethernet Interface 3.1.1 Pin Assignments LAN / Ethernet Interface Signal rear view camera socket: 3.1.2 Available Accessories for LAN / Ethernet socket Signal Pin (to cam.) Pin (to PC) Cable Color Cable Color 20m patch cable 10m patch cable...
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 3.2 Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface The trigger interface incorporates 2 functions: 1. Image trigger input for hardware controlled image acquisition. 2. Serial RS232 interface. Multiple use of the trigger interface: A “Y” adaptor cable is available for connecting several components to the trigger interface – refer to section 3.2.4 for details.
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 3.2.3 Serial (RS232) Cable Signal Cable Color Length: 5m V24 TxD Out brown + 5V (+3.3V*) Out pink grey V24 RxD In white HIROSE 10A-7P-6SC Cable: 0.14mm LiYCY 6 conductors 6-pin. solder plug shielded, outside diameter 5 mm Trigger Out Trigger In...
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 3.2.5 Electrical Specifications of Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface The trigger interface features a dedicated fast TTL trigger input (for use as image capture trigger) and a fast TTL trigger output (as strobe-light trigger). Since both signals are fast at a very low noise margin, it is recommended to keep the cable as short as possible.
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VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras Technical data of trigger output: output voltage: max. 7V output curent: max. 50mA pull-up resistor: none, external resistor required Note: An external pull up resistor is required (for instance 1 kΩ) between Trig Out and +5V (+3.3V*) out in order to pull the floating trigger output back to high.
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 3.3 Power Supply and IO Interface This connector includes the camera Power Supply and digital PLC IOs. 3.3.1 Pin assignments Power Supply and IO Interface Signal Calbe Colors rear view camera socket: 12-24V PLC (12-) 24V IN Cam red / blue GND IN com.
Please observe the current and voltage ratings specified in the following sections. The PLC circuit of all VC Professional and Optimum Smart Cameras is separated from the camera power supply.
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras 3.3.3.1 Connection of PLC inputs VC72XX 4 digital Inputs Operating Voltage 12 to 24 V Inside camera Threshold Voltage 8V (input high for signals PLCin greater 8V) max 24V +20% Maximum Voltage: 28V Reverse voltage protection Input Current 1mA @ 24V 2.7V...
4.2 Order numbers of all available VC72XX Accessories For interface cables and connectors available also consult the corresponding section in chapter 3 of this manual as well as the “VC Smart Camera Accessories” section – under the “Product” section on our website www.visoin-comp.com...
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VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras Ethernet Cross Module VK000156 RJ45 female socket RJ45 Trigger Cables (Refer to section 3.2.2): Article Description Order Number Camera Connector Second Connector HRS connector male 6 pin without connector 5m Trigger-Cable / C6 VK000115 HRS connector male 6 pin without connector...
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24V +/-5%, max. 300 mA (7.5 W), Equipped with connecting clamps for AC input and 24V output, CE cert. VK000036 Using this power supply with VC Base Cameras (VC4018 and VC4016) is only possible when booting by switching the 24V secondary side! 15W power supply needed if switching the mains supply! ...
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VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras VCSKBC4 Keypad (different from VCSKBC6 VK000238 for VC20XX cameras!) IR cut filter (camera is shipped with this filter EK000625 mounted) refer to Appendix E Clear glass filter (replaces IR Cut filter) EK000628 IR Transmitting Filter EK000624 ...
5.2 Compiling and linking with the VC72XX cameras It is advised to build your C-code as relocatable code (standard setting in the VC template Code Composer project files from VCRT 5.29). In this case VCRT manages the program memory allocation by itself (see Programming Tutorial for more details).
VC72XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC72XX Smart Cameras Appendix D: Spectral Transmission of IR Filter Note: This IR cut filter is incorporated in every VC72XX camera. The IR filter can be removed if required without losing Vision Component’s manufacturer’s warranty. In this case, special care must be taken not to damage the CCD sensor.
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VC Optimum VC Line Visicube VC Board Cameras VC Customized Accessories VC Smart Camera Software VC Software Development Kit Ti: VCRT Operating System VCLIB Image Processing Library VC Special Libraries: Color Lib Extension Lib VCOCR Text Recognition Library VC Smart Reader...
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