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Line Scan Camera
Type: XCM2085DLCT3
NIPPON ELECTRO-SENSORY DEVICES CORPORATION

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Line Scan Camera Type: XCM2085DLCT3 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 For stabilized image capturing, turn on the power supply and execute aging for ten to twenty minutes before actually using the camera unit. Do not share the power supply with motor units or other devices that generate noise interference. Do not disconnect the camera while rewriting an embedded memory. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • 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. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • 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. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    4.2.8 Setting Auto White Balance .................... 37 4.2.9 Reset Auto White Balance ....................38 4.2.10 Setting Digital Offset(RGB common) ................38 4.2.11 Setting Digital Offset(R) ....................38 4.2.12 Setting Digital Offset(G) ....................39 4.2.13 Setting Digital Offset(B) ....................39 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 8 4.11 Pixel Correction ........................61 4.11.1 Command Settings ......................62 4.11.2 How to correct ........................ 62 4.12 Test Pattern ..........................63 5 Confirming Camera Settings ................64 5.1 Before Power-on ........................64 5.2 After Power-on .......................... 66 5.3 In Operation ..........................68 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 9 8.7 Upgrade ............................. 87 8.8 How to Program ........................87 8.9 Attention on use........................87 9 Others ........................88 9.1 Notice ............................88 9.2 Contact for support ........................88 9.3 Product Support ........................89 Revision History ....................... 90 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 10: Product Outline

    Easy connection with a variety of frame grabber boards via Camera Link interface Single power source DC 12V to 15V for operation PRNU / Shading correcting function The camera comes with a C-Mount, but an F-Mount can be chosen as an option. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 11: Application

    LED incident lighting Figure 1-2-1 Visual Inspection of PCBs Applicable Work COB, BGA and MCM printed circuit boards Unit Configuration 1. Camera: Line scan camera 2. Controller: Dedicated software for PC system Applicable Fields Inspection of patterns on film PCBs XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 12: Image Sensor

    The sensor has pixels of 7 m in size and dual lines µ µ The RGB output data of 2048 pixels comes from 85MHz-3tap. The color filters for Bayer color arrangement are used on the pixels of sensor as follows. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 13: Performance Specifications

    Typically 17DN Random Noise (peak value at minimum gain) Video output Camera Link Base Configuration (8bit / 3 tap) Control Input CC1: External Trigger Signal, CC2-4: Not in use Connectors Data/Controller 3M: MDR26 [Camera Link] XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 14 3. Test Pattern Output On / Off Additional Function 4. Programmable Exposure Control 5. Scan Direction Switching 6. RGB Color Matrix Transforming 7. Gamma Transforming Note: *1) DN : Digital Number (8bit : 0-255) *2) Measurements were made at room temperature. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 15 The spectral responsivity is shown below. Quantum efficiency Wave Length[nm] Figure 1-4-1 Spectral Responsivity XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 16: Camera Setting And Optical Interface

    8mm at the front and less than 6mm at the side. No X-, Y-axis orientation and tilt adjustment mechanism is available. Please prepare an adjustment mechanism if required. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 17 The dimensions of the camera are shown below. Unit : mm Figure 2-2-1 Dimensions of the Camera XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 18: Optical Interface

    2.3 Optical Interface The XCM2085DLCT3 comes with a C-Mount as standard, but an F-Mount can be chosen as an option. 1) Quantities of light and the wavelength etc. of a source of light necessary to take the image for which the customer hopes are different according to the usage. The factor to...

  • Page 19: Calibration With User White Pixel Correction Function

    4.2.21 White Pixel Correction Data Save 4.2.23 Setting Pixel Correction 4.11 Pixel Correction 4.11.1 Command Settings 4.11.2 How to correct The waveforms at the calibration processing are shown as an example of this explanation when you use 3-wavelength fluorescent lamp with this camera. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 20 The waveforms using 3-wavelength fluorescent lamp with this camera are flat after adjusting white balance with User white mode. Note: The figures mentioned above are waveforms of 1024 pixels of cameras, but the waveforms of 2048 pixels are similar. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 21: Pixel Position Of Light Receiving Part

    * The target pixel slope line links the 1st pixel position to the last pixel position and θ shows the degree of leaning of target pixel slope line. Table 2-5-1 The measured data of the pixel position The measured data ( of 10 samples) x1,x2 ±0.2mm y1,y2 ±0.2mm ±1.0° θ XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 22: Hardware

    DC+12V 15W Figure 3-1-1 Connections between Camera and Frame Grabber Board and Power Supply Camera Link cable manufacturers may have two types of cable for the Camera Link Base Configuration board. See the specification and choose the appropriate cable. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 23: Input / Output Connectors And Indicator

    3.2 Input / Output Connectors and Indicator The layout of input /output connecters and the LED indicator are as follows. Camera Link Connector CMOS DIGITAL LINE SCAN CAMERA Clisbee-A DATA CTRL Indicator POWER DC12-15V Power Connector (HIROSE HR10A-6P) Figure 3-2-1 Input/Output Connectors and Indicator XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 24: Connectors･ ･ ･ ･ Pin Assignments･ ･ ･ ･ Cables

    ＳｅｒＴＦＧ SerTFG± SerTFG± ＳｅｒＴＣ 100Ω SerTC± SerTC± 100Ω LVDS_DRIVER(NS) LVDS_RECEIVER(NS） DS90LV047AT recommended DS90LV048AT equivalent CC１（control input） CC1± CC1± CC２ 100Ω CC2± CC2± CC３ 100Ω CC3± CC3± CC４ 100Ω CC4± CC4± 100Ω Figure 3-3-1 Camera / Frame Grabber Interface XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 25 1 1 1 1 13 13 12 12 11 11 26 26 25 25 24 24 16 16 15 15 14 14 Figure 3-3-3 Camera Link Connector Half pitch (miniature half ribbon) shape Locking screw (UNC #4-40) type XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 26 3M: 14B26 –SZLB – xxx – 0LC by or equivalent Notes: To avoid uncoupling of the cable connectors during power on, make sure to clamp them with the locking screws. Do not unplug the cables while power is being supplied to the camera. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 27: Power Supply

    Power supply voltage: DC+12 –15V (+/-5%) Consumption Current (rated): DC+12V: 170mA 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. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 28: Camera Control

    CMD□VAL 1□VAL2□VAL3 CR CMD: Control text (3 Bytes) Use 3 lowercase letters only. No numerals allowed. Carriage Return (0x0D) Space (0x20) or Comma (0x2C) □: VAL: Setting value (decimal, 1 Byte x maximum 5 digits) <Example> gax□0 CR XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 29: Camera Sending Message (Pc Receiving Message)

    Table 4-1-3-1 Error Messages Camera Response Meaning Camera executed command CMD ERR! Command is not valid CMD OVR ERR! Command text line is too long VAL ERR! Parameter accepted was outside of specified range MEM ERR! Camera memory error XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 30: Camera Control Commands

    23.765～12336.176µs(at 85MHz) (at 85MHz) Exposure Time 4440 to 52.235～12336.176µs(at 40MHz) 1048575 (at 40MHz) Memory Reset to factory settings Initializing Memory Load Readout setup data in memory Memory Save Store present setup data memory Test Pattern 0 /1 Off/On XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 31 1.518 to 12336.176µs out Time 1048575 Operation Status Returns the current camera Readout settings. Scanning 0 /1 0: Forward / 1: Reverse Direction Output Signal Switches Output signal readout Readout 0/1/2/3/4 direction Direction Setting Color Matrix colmtx Off/On Transforming XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 32 VAL2 is omissible at other than Correction 0/1/2/3/4 gamma 4. 4000 Setting gamma value VAL2/1000. For example: If gamma 4=2200, γ=2.2 Output Data clkcl 85 / 40 85 / 40MHz Rate Setting Programmable Exposure Time( µs )＝VAL2÷85 Exposure-Readout Time＝ 1.518＋(VAL1÷85) XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 33: Memory Setup Values (Factory Settings)

    Scanning Direction Forward Output Signal Readout Standard type Direction Setting Color Matrix colmtx Transforming Color Matrix 1140 krr=1.14 Coefficient(krr) Color Matrix krg=0.26 Coefficient(krg) Color Matrix -400 krb=-0.4 Coefficient(krb) Color Matrix -190 kgr=-0.19 Coefficient(kgr) Color Matrix 1710 kgg=1.71 Coefficient(kgg) XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 34: Details On Commands

    The digital gain of the R,G and B signals of the camera can be set at the same time. Sets digital gain in 512 steps between x 1 and x 2. Format 2 CMD□VAL 1 CR VAL1 0(for x 1) to 511(for x 2) <Example> gdx□255 CR (Setting digital gain 255(1023/(1023-255)=x1.33)) >OK >gdx 255 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 35: Setting Digital Gain(R)

    4.2.5 Setting Digital Gain(B) Sets digital gain(B) in 1023 steps between x 1 and x 3. Format 2 CMD□VAL 1 CR gdxb VAL1 0(for x 1) to 1022(for x 3) <Example> gdxb□255 CR (Setting digital gain 255[1+0.001957x255=x1.50]) >OK >gdxb 255 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 36: Setting The Digital Gain(G) For The Even Pixels

    The gain becomes high when the value of VAL1 is high. Format 2 CMD□VAL 1 CR gdxgo VAL1 0(for x 1) to 127 <Example> gdxgo□20 CR (For gaining the output level of odd pixels in the G signal highly) >OK >gdxgo 255 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 37: Setting Auto White Balance

    Format 2 CMD□CR (not applicable) <Example> awb CR >OK >awb The “awb” command can be used to balance the output levels of the neighborhood of sensor center (around 512th pixel) Before using “awb” command After using “awb” command XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 38: Reset Auto White Balance

    4.2.11 Setting Digital Offset(R) Sets digital offset of the R signal between -10 and 10(DN/step). Format 2 CMD□VAL 1 CR odxr VAL1 -10 to 10 <Example> odxr□10 CR (Setting digital offset of the R signal +10DN ) >OK >odxr 10 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 39: Setting Digital Offset(G)

    (Setting digital offset of the B signal +10DN ) >OK >odxb 10 4.2.14 Setting Exposure Mode Sets the exposure mode. Format 2 CMD□VAL 1 CR VAL1 0,1,2 <Example> inm□0 CR (Setting the exposure mode free run) >OK >inm 0 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 40: Setting Exposure Time

    >int 0, 5760 4.2.16 Memory Initializing (Initializing Camera Settings) Reset the flash memory to the factory default. Format 1 CMD CR <Example> rst CR >OK >Type=XCM2085DLCT3 >Ver. = 1.30_0x0158 >Serial=402 >gax 0 >gdx 0 >gdxr 0 >gdxg 0 >gdxb 0 >odx 0...

  • Page 41: Memory Load

    >clkcl 85 >rst 4.2.17 Memory Load Reads out the camera settings from the flash memory. Format 1 CMD CR <Example> rfd CR >OK >Type=XCM2085DLCT3 >Ver. =1.30_0x0158 >Serial=402 >gax 0 >gdx 0 >gdxr 0 >gdxg 0 >gdxb 0 >odx 0 >odxr 0 >odxg 0...

  • Page 42: Memory Save

    >kgg 1710 >kgb -520 >kbr -450 >kbg -650 >kbb 2100 >cmstr 1000 >gamma 0, 1000 >clkcl 85 >rfd 4.2.18 Memory Save Stores the current camera settings in the flash memory. Format 1 CMD CR <Example> sav CR >OK >sav XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 43: Generating Test Pattern

    4.2.21 White Pixel Correction Data Save Save the user arbitrary white pixel correction data of analog gain in flash memory. The data at each step of analog gain can be saved. Format 1 CMD CR <Example> wht CR >OK >wht XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 44: Initializing Pixel Correction Data

    1 minute. After that, OK comes back from the camera. Do not turn off the power supply of the camera during this execution or the camera may be damaged. Format 1 CMD CR calibdef <Example> calibdef CR >OK >calibdef XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 45: Setting Pixel Correction

    >OK >shc 1,200 4.2.24 Setting Exposure Time - Readout Time Prolongs the line period without changing the exposure time. Format 2 CMD□VAL1 CR VAL1 0 to 1048575 (XCM2085DLCT3 : 3.225 to 26217.6µs) <Example> pad□10 CR >OK >pad 10 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 46: Returning The Camera Settings Status

    4.2.25 Returning the Camera Settings status Returns the current camera settings. Format 1 CMD CR <Example> sta CR >OK >Type=XCM2085DLCT3 >Ver. =1.30_0x0158 >Serial=402 >gax 0 >gdx 0 >gdxr 0 >gdxg 0 >gdxb 0 >odx 0 >odxr 0 >odxg 0 >odxb 0 >gdxge 0...

  • Page 47: Setting Scanning Direction

    >gamma 0, 1000 >clkcl 85 >sta 4.2.26 Setting Scanning Direction Sets scanning direction. Format 2 CMD□VAL1 CR VAL1 0,1 (0:Forward, 1:Reverse) <Example> rev□1 CR (Reverse) >OK >rev 1 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 48: Setting Output Signal Readout Direction

    When objects flow from the bottom to the top and a camera is fitted so that the tripod screw is located at the bottom; Scan Direction Value for vod Forward（rev 0） vod 4 Reverse（rev 1） vod 3 Format 2 CMD□VAL1 CR VAL1 0,1,2,3,4 (0-4 shown above) <Example> vod□1 CR (Standard) >OK XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 49: Setting The Color Matrix Transforming

    = α kgr kgg kgb ＋(１－α) ０ １ ０ Ｇ カラーマトリクス変換を設定します。 Ｂ’ kbr kbg kbb ０ ０ １ Ｂ colmtx VAL1 0,1 (0:Off , 1:On) <Example> colmtx□1 CR (Sets the Color Matrix Transforming On) > OK > colmtx 1 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 50: Readout The Color Matrix Transforming Setting

    Read the xx in kxx of CMD as rr, rg, rb, gr, gg, gb, b, r, bg or bb for the following explanation. Format 2 CMD□VAL1 CR VAL1 -3000 to 3000(kxx=VAL1/1000) <Example> kxx□1140 CR (1.14 at Color Matrix Transforming Coefficient(kxx) setting) >OK >kxx 1140 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 51: Setting The Color Matrix Transforming Intensity(Α)

    If the camera is stored in a state of setting a command “gamma4 VAL2”, the camera will calculate at the time of camera start. In this case, for the calculation time of the correction value, boot-time gets longer. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 52: Setting Data Rate

    4.3 Digital Processing flow in FPGA The digital processing flow in FPGA is shown below. Video (8bit) Video(8,10bit) To Channel Link Driver Figure 4-3-1 FPGA Processing Block Diagram Note: When Test Pattern is selected, Black/White reference, Digital Gain & Offset are omitted. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 53: Startup

    (CC1) supplied from the frame grabber board side. If you do not send CC1 or sending control input signals are out of the designated range, you cannot get images and cannot change the settings. See 4.8.2 and 4.8.3. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 54: Serial Communication Settings

    Serial communication is performed through the Camera Link Interface Table 4-6-1 shows serial communication settings. Table 4-6-1 Serial Communication Settings Parameter Items Setup Value Communication Speed (Baud rate) 9600bps Data Length 8bit Parity Bit None Stop bit 1bit Flow Control None XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 55: Video Output Format

    Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Note: FVAL = 0 (low level) fixed Figure 4-7-2 Video Output Phase of the Camera at XCM2085DLCT3 XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 56: Exposure Mode And Timing Chart

    52.235～12336.176 time Readout time 24.09 51.20 (unit：µs) scan ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Exposure ①-3 ①-2 ①-1 ① Readout Figure 4-8-1-1 Free Run Exposure Mode Note: The timing of reading out does one scanning delay from the exposure. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 57: External Trigger Exposure Mode (External Trigger Edge)

    ① - 3 ① - 2 ① - 1 ① R e a d o u t Figure 4-8-2-1 External Trigger (Trigger Edge) Exposure Mode Note: The timing of reading out does one scanning delay from the exposure. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 58: External Trigger Exposure Mode (Trigger Level)

    ③ ② ④ ⑤ Trigger (CC1) Exposure ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ①-1 ① ①-3 ①-2 Readout Figure 4-8-3-1 External Trigger (Trigger Level) Exposure Mode Note: The timing of reading out does one scanning delay from the exposure. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 59: Setting Offset

    By setting the offset, you can set the Y-intercept arbitrarily. DF shows the digital offset value. The gradient of the line does not change. DF : Offset Value Output Amount of Incident Light (lx・s) Figure 4-9-2 Offset Adjustment Adjust amount of offset in accordance with the requirements of your camera system. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 60: Setting Gain

    Table 4-10-1 Gain-Sensitivity Analog Amplifier Sensitivity V/(lx・s) 0.0dB x1.0 5.0dB x1.8 10.7dB x3.4 14.3dB x5.2 16.1dB x6.4 17.9dB x7.8 19.7dB x9.7 Note: Digital gain x1, Pixel correction default (Factory white correction data, Correction level 200 DN / 8 bit) XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 61: Pixel Correction

    Vin :Input data (digital) Vout :Output data (digital) The corrected data is expressed in the following equation. Vout= (Vin-Cal_bl) x Target_val / (Cal_wh-Cal_bl) Waveform before bit correction Output Pixel Number Waveform after bit correction Output Pixel Number Figure 4-11-1 Waveform before and after bit correction XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 62: Command Settings

    (3) Confirm that the camera returns “>OK” and “>wht”. Thus user white correction data is saved and loaded to the camera. (4) Send the “shc 2 VAL CR” command through serial communication. Then the user white correction will be on and set the correction level as “VAL”. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 63: Test Pattern

    This camera can generate a test pattern. Use the test pattern to verify the proper timing and connections between the camera and the frame grabber board. The test pattern of XCM2085DLCT3, (8 bit) is as follows. The following waveforms appear only in red (R).

  • Page 64: 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. Camera Frame grabber side Figure 5-1-2 Connection Direction of Camera Cable XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 65 Confirm the connection with the Camera Link cable and frame grabber. The connection channel in case of “Solios”, Camera side connector CL1 and frame grabber side connector CHANNEL#0 CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL Indicator CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL Power Supply Connector Figure 5-1-3 Channels of Camera Link Cables XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 66: After Power-On

    Figure 5-2-1 Confirmation of Connection (2) Set a trigger mode and a video output mode with the camera control utility Trigger mode: Free Run Video output: 8bit Figure 5-2-2 Setting of Exposure Mode and Video Output Mode XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 67 (3) Capture images using a camera interface board utility. In case of Matrox’s Solios, it is convenient to use Intellicam. Figure 5-2-3 Solios Intellicam dcf Window XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 68: In 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. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 69: Sensor Handling Instructions

    Dust can obscure pixels, producing dark lines on the image. 6.3 Cleaning the Sensor Window Dust: Can usually be removed by blowing the window surface using a compressed air blower. Oil: Wipe the window with a lint-free cloth wiper moistened with ethyl alcohol carefully and slowly. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 70: 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. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 71 The optical axes of the camera and Check the light source. If the images are the image sensor are aligned. too dark, try to increase the light intensity, and vice versa. The camera could be faulty. Please contact us for assistance. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 72: When Noise Is Present In The Image

    (attached to a machine which applies stress to the cables). Check the condition of the camera cables and the power supply cable. The camera could be faulty. Please To next page contact us for assistance. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 73 When the camera gain is on a high level, bright spots occur without incident light. The camera could be faulty. Please Secondary radiation (rays) contact us for assistance. could cause bright spots, but this is not a malfunction. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 74: When The Camera Becomes Hot

    Allow sufficient air circulation around the camera to give it a longer product life. Keep the ambient temperature within the range of the specifications. The camera could be faulty. Please contact us for assistance. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 75: Clisbeectrl

    8 CLISBeeCtrl 8.1 Overview The CLISBeeCtrl is the remote control software for “CLISBee*” camera using “NED Camera Control Protocol” (NCCP) from a PC. Connectable interfaces are following. １）Camera Link API ２）Communication Port (COM port, RS232C) *CLISBee is the nickname for XCM series camera.

  • Page 76: Operation

    Ａ Ａ Ａ Ａ Ｂ Ｂ Ｂ Ｂ Ｃ Ｃ Ｃ Ｃ Ｄ Ｄ Ｄ Ｄ Ｅ Ｅ Ｅ Ｅ Buttons in the tool-bar have the following functions. A: Exporting parameters in the text file format. B: Connection with the camera. C: Disconnection. D: Setting Communication. E: Version Information. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 77: Selecting Interface And Timeout Setting

    2) Select the interface in Drop-down-list-box. 3) Click “Setting” button to set the interface. (See 8.5.2.2. and 8.5.2.3.) Click “OK” button. Click “Cancel” button when stopping setup. Note: The camera can be used without this operation after it has been set up correctly. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 78 8.5.2.2 Setting Communication port 1) Set up each item as follows. (NED standard) However, when the setup which differs to the camera to connect is shown, follow there. (1) Port: Select connecting port. (2) Bits per Second: 9600 (3) Data bits: 8...
  • Page 79 Note: The camera can be used without this operation after it has been set up correctly. Note: DLL for Camera Link API is provided by the manufacturer of the grabber board. Please contact the manufacturer of the grabber board for detail. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...
  • Page 80 Next Receive: The maximum time between a letter and the next one. Send: The maximum time until finishing sending a command. Click “OK” button. Click “Cancel” button when stopping setup. Note: The camera can be used without this operation after it has been set up correctly. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 81: Connect

    Click the “Memory Dump” button to acquire the current data of the camera. 8.5.4 Disconnect and end program Click button C. Then click “X” button in the upper right of the window. 8.5.5 Check of the contents of communication Click “Console” tag near the bottom window. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 82: Export Parameters To Text File

    Click button A. Input file name and click “Save” button. Present setting value of each control is saved by text format. 8.5.7 Import Parameters from text file Select menu “File” – “Text Load” Input file name and click “Open” button. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 83: Control

    This camera does not use ‘Analog 2’ Digital : Set a value with the slider, the edit-box or the spin-button. Then, click “Send” button. < Offset > Digital : Set a value with the slider, the edit-box or the spin-button. Then, click “Send” button. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 84: Clock & Integration

    Scanrate: Shows the calculated value of the scan rate. (unit: µs) Scanrate -> Counter automatic setting: The Counter value of Clock, Dividing, and Padding is calculated and set from the present value when the scanning cycle is set and then clicking on the “Scanrate->Counter Calculating” button. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 85: Exposure Mode (Trigger Mode) & Video Output Mode

    ADC Characteristic Read Only Direction of scanning: The order of outputting data from the camera is switched in positive direction (forward) or opposite direction (reverse). XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 86: Intelligence

    Loading the data from the camera’s flash memory. Flash Save: Saving the data in the camera’s flash memory. Flash Initialize: Initializing the camera’s flash memory with the factory standard data. Note: It takes a while to save and initialize. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 87: Upgrade

    Reproducing and distributing without notice the part or all of this software and this document is prohibited. Reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling and modifying parts or all of this software without notice is prohibited. The specification of this software and the contents of this document may be changed without announcement. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

  • Page 88: Others

    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...

  • Page 89: Product Support

    If there is still a problem with your camera after checking it in accordance with the troubleshooting guide, turn off the power and call your NED representative. In such case, please inform us of the status of the camera. You can get the status by (1) executing the “sta”...

  • Page 90: Revision History

    Revision History Revision Date Changes Number 12 January 2016 Initial release 26 February 2016 Added the function to switch the data rate. XCM2085DLCT3 UME-0063-02...

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