NED SU2025GIG User Manual

NED SU2025GIG User Manual

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Line Scan Camera
Type:SU2025GIG
NIPPON ELECTRO-SENSORY DEVICES CORPORATION
GigE Vision is a registered trademark of AIA

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Line Scan Camera Type:SU2025GIG NIPPON ELECTRO-SENSORY DEVICES CORPORATION GigE Vision is a registered trademark of AIA...
  • 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 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. SG (Signal Ground) and FG (Frame Ground) are connected inside the camera.
  • 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-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • 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. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    5.7.2 External Trigger Invert Function Example ............31 5.7.3 External Trigger Chatter Prevention Function Example (Rising) ....33 5.7.4 External Trigger Chatter Prevention Function Example (Falling) ....35 5.8 Changing the Number of Valid Pixels per Line ............37 UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 8 9.1 No Image ........................66 9.2 Noise on Image ......................68 9.3 Camera becomes hot ....................70 10 Others ..........................71 10.1 Notice ........................71 10.2 Contact for support ....................71 10.3 Product Support ..................... 72 Revision History ........................73 SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 9: Product Outline

    ■ Example of using of three cameras. (Inspection of only surface) (Inspection of surface and roller end face) Line scan Camera Object of inspection Figure 1-2-1 Visual Inspection of Metallic part GigE Vision is a registered trademark of AIA UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 10: Image Sensor

    Table 1-4-1 Performance Specifications Items Specifications Number of Pixels 2048 Pixel Size H x V (µm) 14x14 Sensor Length (mm) 28.6 Spectral Responsivity (nm) 800 *Peak 567 25 [Fixed] DataRate (MHz) Scan Rate 88 / [11.4] (µs) / [kHz] SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 11 64x70x118.09 (*see section Figure 2-3-1) Mass (g) (Camera only) RoHS, GigE Vision®, Gen<i>Cam, CE, FCC Compatible Standards (all TBC) N.B. Measurements were taken at room temperature with a daylight fluorescent light. GigE Vision is a registered trademark of AIA UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 12: Ccd Spectral Responsivity Characteristics

    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. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 13: Camera Dimension

    2.3 Camera dimension The dimensions for camera are shown below. Figure 2-3-1 Dimensions The protuberance of screws and connectors, as well as cable space, is not measured. Leave 100mm space for wiring cables UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 14: 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. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 15: Hardware

    Figure 3-1-1 Connections between Camera and cable etc The lancable should be CAT5E, CAT6 or above. In countries where the CE marking is enforced, please use a shielded cable. To conform to EMC standards, all cables must be shielded. UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 16: The Example Of Connection Of Pc And A Camera

    Gigabit (1port) Gigabit (1port) The example of connection of The example of connection of 1PC and 3 cameras 1PC and 3 cameras Gigabit Gigabit Switching (1port) Gigabit (Multi port) Figure 3-1-1-1 The example of connection of 1 PC SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 17: Input / Output Connectors And Indicator

    External Trigger input connector HR10G-10R-12PB Power Connector HR10G-7R-6PB Figure 3-2-1 Input/Output Connectors and Indicator 3.3 External Trigger Connector(HR10G-10R-12PB) Round shape push-pull lock type. The pin assignment of the connector is shown below. External Trigger r (HR10G-10R-12PB) Figure 3-3-1 External Trigger Connecto UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 18 If noise interferes with the input signal, it may cause a malfunction. (When not in use, keep the camera in a suitable environment and take steps to prevent dust and static electricity, such as applying a lens cap etc. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 19: Power Supply Connection

    LED = Green Lights when +12V power is supplied and startup settings have been completed LED = Red Lights when an error occurs, or during startup settings LED = Orange Lights when an error occurs, or when connects with 10base/100Mbase UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 20: Camera Startup

    Discovery. Please see the manual for your viewer software on how to perform device discovery. If you are using the GigEGrab software shipped with this camera, please see the GigE カメラ_NED ビュアーソフト説明書.pdf on the same CD-ROM. 4.2 Startup After turning on, the camera runs a startup procedure before it starts getting images and outputting data.
  • Page 21: Camera Control

    The camera control registers are listed below. Please see the manual for your viewer software on how to set registers. If you are using the GigEGrab software shipped with this camera, please see the GigE カメラ_NED ビュアーソフト説明 書.pdf on the same CD-ROM.
  • Page 22 Save to Memory NB) Make sure to only adjust the below registers while image acquisition is stopped. If the frame size is changed while acquiring images, a malfunction will occur on the acquisition side. ・OffsetX ・Width ・Height ・PixelFormat ・UserSet_ResetToFactoryDefault ・UserSet_Load SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 23: Factory (Default) Settings

    5.3.1 Acquisition Control Example Register Name: Acquisition Start / Stop Setting Value: 0 (stop packet transmission), 1 (start packet transmission) Height= 16、TriggerMode= 0、TriggerInternalCounter= 88、 Camera control register setting                  FrameTriggerEnable= 0 Start Stop Acquisition 1408μs ① ② FRAME 1Frame 16 Line UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 24: Video Output Format

    Figure 5-4-1 Pin Assignments of Digital Data The A/D converter of the camera has a 12-bit resolution. For 10-bit output, the upper 10-bit signal, for 8-bit output, the upper 8-bit signal, can be output as a video data. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 25: Example Of Video Output Format Configuration

    5.4.1 Example of Video Output Format configuration register name : PixelFormat setting value : 0x1080001(Mono 8) 0x1100003(Mono 10) 0x1100005(Mono 12) (Example)Mono 12 Figure 5-4-1 PixelFormat register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 26: Exposure Mode

    Settings are made via the TriggerMode register(see 5.1). 5.5.1 Example of free run mode configuration register name : TriggerMode setting value : 0(Free run), 1(Ext. Trigger) (Example)Free run Figure 5-5-1 TriggerMode register (Free run) (the GigEGrab picture) SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 27: Scan Rate Of Free Run Mode

    The readout of Exposure (1) is read out at Readout (1). Depending on the Height setting and the scan period setting, your environment may result in a TimeOut. Set the TimeOut period in your application to an appropriate length. UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 28: Example Of Free Run Mode Scan Rate Configuration

    5.6.1 Example of free run mode Scan Rate configuration register name : TriggerInternalCounter setting value : 88 ~ 32767 (Example)100µs Figure 5-6-1 TriggerInternalCounter register(Free run) (the GigEGrab picture) SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 29: External Trigger Exposure Mode (Trigger Edge)

    ① ② Readout Figure 5-7-1 External Trigger Exposure Mode Depending on the Height setting and the scan period setting, your environment may result in a TimeOut. Set the TimeOut period in your application to an appropriate length. UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 30: Example Of External Trigger Exposure Mode Configuration (Ext. Trigger)

    5.7.1 Example of External Trigger Exposure Mode configuration (Ext. Trigger) register name : TriggerMode Setting value : 0(Free run) , 1 (Ext. Trigger) (Example)Ext. Trigger Figure 5-7-1 TriggerMode register(Ext. Trigger) (the GigEGrab picture) SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 31: External Trigger Invert Function Example

    5.7.2 External Trigger Invert Function Example The external trigger signal can be inverted inside the camera. Use this function when appropriate to your application. register name : LineTriggerConfig setting value : LineTriggerConfig_Inverter:0(False) 、 LineTriggerConfig_Inverter:1(True) (Example)True Figure 5-7-2 LineTriggerConfig register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 32 Start Stop Acquisition ① ③ EXT_TRIGGER ② Internal_Trigger LINE 1.After setting AcquisitionStart, the external trigger’s “Low”electrical pulse is input. 2. The camera detects the pulse and internally inverts it. 3. When AcquisitionStop is sent, packet transmission is stopped. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 33: External Trigger Chatter Prevention Function Example (Rising)

    Masks the chatter of the rising external trigger signal inside the camera. Use this function as appropriate to your application. register name : LineTriggerMaskTimeR setting value : 0 ~ 1000000 (unit: µs) (Example)10 Figure 5-7-3 LineTriggerMaskTimeR register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 34 ① EXT_TRIGGER Internal_Trigger ② 10μs LINE 1. On the rising edge of the external trigger signal, a trigger signal is generated internally in the camera. 2. During the 10µs set in the register, signal transitions are ignored (masked). SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 35: External Trigger Chatter Prevention Function Example (Falling)

    5.7.4 External Trigger Chatter Prevention Function Example (Falling) Masks the chatter of the falling external trigger signal inside the camera. Use this function as appropriate to your application.。 register name : LineTriggerMaskTimeF setting value : 0~1000000 (unit: µs) (Example)100 Figure 5-7-4 LineTriggerMaskTimeF register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 36 1. On the rising edge of the external trigger signal, a trigger signal is generated internally in the camera. 2. On the falling edge of the external trigger signal, a mask period is generated internally in the camera. 3. During the 100µs set in the register, signal transitions are ignored (masked). SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 37: Changing The Number Of Valid Pixels Per Line

    When OffsetX=0 and Width=2048, Width must first be decreased before it is possible to increase OffsetX. Similarly, when returning Width to 2048, OffsetX must first be set to 0. The total number of pixels cannot be set to a value higher than 2048. UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 38: Setting Number Of Valid Pixels Example (Width)

    5.8.1 Setting Number of Valid Pixels Example (Width) Sets the number of pixels in 1 line register name : Width setting value : 4 ~ 2048 (Example)1024 Figure 5-8-1 Width register(the GigEGrab picture) SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 39: Setting Number Of Valid Pixels Example (Offset)

    5.8.2 Setting Number of Valid Pixels Example (Offset) Sets the number of pixels to offset the line by register name : OffsetX setting value : 0 ~ 2044 (Example)512 Figure 5-8-2 OffsetX register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 40: Valid Number Of Lines Function

    4091 4092 4093 4094 4095 4096 LVAL 4096 × 1 Line cycle Depending on the Height setting and the scan period setting, your environment may result in a TimeOut. Set the TimeOut period in your application to an appropriate length. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 41: Valid Number Of Lines Setting Example

    5.9.1 Valid Number of Lines Setting Example Sets the number of lines in a Frame. register name : Height setting value : 16 ~ 4096 (Example)1024 Figure 5-9-1 Height register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 42: Setting Digital 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 5-10-2 Offset Adjustment Adjust amount of offset in accordance with the requirements of your camera system. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 43: Digital Offset Setting Example

    5.10.1 Digital Offset Setting Example Set the camera’s Digital Offset register name : DigitalOffset setting value : 0 ~ 19 (Example)10 Figure 5-10-1 DigitalOffset register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 44: Setting Gain

    Fs Gain a Gain b Gain c Amount of Incident Light (lx・s) Figure 5-11-1 PGA Gain Adjustment Gain and noise values are proportionally related. Adjust the amount of gain in accordance with the requirements of your camera system. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 45: Digital Gain Setting Example

    5.11.1 Digital Gain Setting Example Set the camera’s digital gain. register name : DigitalGain setting value : 0 ~ 688 (Example)120 (120×0.03125=3.75dB) Figure 5-11-1 DigitalGain register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 46: Analog Gain Setting Example

    5.11.2 Analog Gain Setting Example Set the camera’s analog gain register name : AnalogGain setting value : 0(0dB) 、1(3dB) 、2(6dB) 、3(9dB) 、4(-3dB) (Example)0dB Figure 5-11-2 AnalogGain register(the GigEGrab picture) SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 47: External Frame Trigger Exposure Mode

    Frame control through an external Frame Trigger can be achieved by setting the FrameTriggerEnable camera control register (see 5.1) 5.12.1 Example of Frame Trigger configuration Set the Frame Trigger. register name : FrameTriggerEnable setting value : 0(Disable) 、1(Enable) (Example)Enable Figure 5-12-1 FrameTriggerEnable register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 48 Stop Acquisition ④ ⑤ EXT_FRAME FRAME 4. While AcquisitionStart is valid, the external frame trigger can be used for control. At this time, set the timeout function of your application appropriately. 5. On AcquisitionStop, packet transmission is stopped. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 49: External Frame Trigger Invert Function Example

    5.12.2 External Frame Trigger Invert Function Example Inverts the external frame trigger inside the camera. Use this function as appropriate to your application. register name : FrameTriggerConfig setting value : FrameTriggerConfig_Inverter:0(False) 、 FrameTriggerConfig_Inverter:1(True) (Example)True Figure 5-12-1 FrameTriggerEnable register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 50 Frames continue to be sent while the electrical level of the external frame trigger is “Low”. 2. When the external frame trigger signal becomes “High”, frame transmission stops, after the currently transmitting frame has been completed. 3. On AcquisitionStop, packet data transmission is stopped. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 51: External Frame Trigger Chatter Prevention Function (Rising) Example

    Masks the chatter of the rising external frame trigger signal inside the camera. Use this function as appropriate to your application. register name: FrameTriggerMaskTimeR setting value : 0 ~ 1000000 (unit: µs) Example Figure 5-12-3 FrameTriggerMaskTimeR register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 52 1. The external frame trigger’s rising edge is detected and a frame trigger signal is generated inside the camera. 2. During the 20µs set in the register, signal transitions are ignored (masked) 3. After the set time has elapsed from the rising edge, signal transitions become possible again. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 53: External Frame Trigger Chatter Prevention Function (Falling) Example

    Masks the chatter of the falling external frame trigger signal inside the camera. Use this function as appropriate to your application. Register name : FrameTriggerMaskTimeF setting value : 0 ~ 1000000 (unit: µs) (Example)100 Figure 5-12-4 FrameTriggerMaskTimeF register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 54 2. On the falling edge of the external trigger signal, a mask period is generated internally in the camera. 3. During the 100µs set in the register, signal transitions are ignored (masked). SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 55: Test Pattern

    Pixels 1 through Pixel 2048 output values incrementing from 0. 5.13.1 Test Pattern Setting Example (Pattern 1) Switches between Test Pattern and image data output register name: TestImageSelector setting value : 0(Off), 1(GreyHorizontalRamp), 2(GreyHorizontalRampMovingEachLine) (Example)GreyHorizontalRamp Figure 5-13-1 FrameTriggerMaskTimeF register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 56 12-bit mode values from 0 to 2047. The test pattern loop repeats until the last pixel. The Width, Height and OffsetX registers affect the Test Pattern output. The test pattern constantly outputs the same fixed image (pattern). SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 57: Test Pattern Setting Example (Pattern 2)

    5.13.2 Test Pattern Setting Example (Pattern 2) Switches between test pattern and image data output register name : TestImageSelector setting value : 0(Off)、 1(GreyHorizontalRamp)、 2(GreyHorizontalRampMovingEachLine) (Example)GreyHorizontalRampMovingEachLine Figure 5-13-2 TestImageSelector register(the GigEGrab picture) UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 58 In 8-bit mode the pattern is fixed when the Height register value is a multiple of 256. In 10-bit mode the pattern is fixed when the Height register value is a multiple of 1024. In 12-bit mode the pattern is fixed when the Height register value is a multiple of 4096. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 59: Saving And Loading Camera Settings

    When changing the camera Exposure Mode setting, be sure to send the control input signal from the Controller. If you do not send CC1 or send control Trigger input signals are out of the designated range, you cannot get images and cannot change the settings. See 5.2 to 5.7. UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 60: Memory Contents Saving / Loading Example

    When you execute the “Device Discovery” command in your camera control application, the file is automatically read from the camera, and the camera control registers are displated in the software. However, this function is not present if your camera control software does not support Gen<i>Cam. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 61: Packet Size And Packet Delay

    The set value should be a multiple of 4. Do not set a value higher than the MTU of your computer or NIC. In this case, image data will not be transferred correctly. For NIC settings, see the Setup Guide on the enclosed CD-ROM. UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 62: Packet Delay

    On the other hand, if the value is too large, the frame rate will drop. See 6.3 “Calculating the maximum value of packet delay” and set to a suitable value. Furthermore, set the TimeOut setting in your application to an appropriate value. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 63: Calculating The Maximum Value Of Packet Delay

    Calculation 4 ex.: 1 ÷ 0.18 s = 5.5 fps * Under some usage environments, even when the packet delay value is within the maximum value, the frame rate may be less than the calculated value. In this case, adjust the packet delay value. UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 64: Tips For Optimal Use Of Gige VisionĀ® Cameras

    Set the packet delay to an appropriate value for your usage environment. It is recommended to use a value other than 0 to obtain stable image data. GigE Vision is a registered trademark of AIA SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 65: 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-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    The camera registers (XML file) can be read successfully by the software included on the CD-ROM To next page To next page To next page Confirm that camera control registers can be read by your usage environment UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 67 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. UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 68: Noise On Image

    The camera, LAN cables and the power source cable are in swinging motion. Check the deterioration of LAN cables and the power supply cable. The camera may be out of order. Please contact us for service. To next page SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 69 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 this is not a malfunction. UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...
  • Page 70: 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. SU2025GIG UME-0025-02...
  • Page 71: 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. 10.2 Contact for support...
  • Page 72: 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 73: Revision History

    Revision History Revision Number Date Changes 30 Aug. 2013 Initial release 9 Nov. 2013 DigitalOffset Value UME-0025-02 SU2025GIG...

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