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  • Page 1 Photonfocus MV1-D1280 / D1600 Camera Series CMOS camera with GigE interface MAN061 12/2018 V1.3...
  • Page 2 All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by Photonfocus AG for its use. Photonfocus AG reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice. Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without prior permission having been obtained from Photonfocus AG.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Preface 1.1 IMPORTANT NOTICE! ........1.2 About Photonfocus .
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 5.2.8 Missed Trigger Counters ....... 48 5.3 Data Path Overview ........49 5.4 Gain and Offset .
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 7.9.2 Colour Fine Gain (Colour cameras only) ..... . 87 8 Mechanical Considerations 8.1 Mechanical Interface ........89 8.1.1 Cameras with GigE Interface .
  • Page 6 CONTENTS MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 6 of 103...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface 1.1 IMPORTANT NOTICE! READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE OPERATING THE CAMERA STORE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FOR FURTHER READING Photonfocus AG Bahnhofplatz 10 CH-8853 Lachen SZ Switzerland www.photonfocus.com info@photonfocus.com +41 – 55 451 00 00 MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 7 of 103...

  • Page 8: About Photonfocus

    1 Preface 1.2 About Photonfocus The Swiss company Photonfocus is one of the leading specialists in the development of CMOS image sensors and corresponding industrial cameras for machine vision. Photonfocus is dedicated to making the latest generation of CMOS technology commercially available.

  • Page 9: Legend

    1.6 Legend 1.6 Legend In this documentation the reader’s attention is drawn to the following icons: Important note, additional information Important instructions General warning, possible component damage hazard Warning, electric shock hazard Warning, fire hazard MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 9 of 103...
  • Page 10 1 Preface MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 10 of 103...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction This manual describes standard Photonfocus 1280 series cameras that have a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface. The cameras contain sensors from E2V and comes with the following sensor types: Monochrome Standard monochrome sensor EV76C560 Color Colour sensor EV76C560 NIR Cameras with NIR enhanced image sensor EV76C661 2.1 Camera Naming convention The naming convention of the D1280 camera series is summarized in Fig.
  • Page 12 2 Introduction D-camera Area scan cameras have Prefix2="D" (see also Fig. 2.1). Dyyyy-xxx D-cameras with a width of yyyy pixels and a camera speed = xxx, e.g. D1280-120. NIR enhanced Cameras that have a Near Infrared (NIR) enhanced sensor. Colour Cameras that have a colour sensor. Name Resolution Camera Family...

  • Page 13: How To Get Started (Gige G2)

    How to get started (GigE G2) 3.1 Introduction This guide shows you: • How to install the required hardware (see Section 3.2) • How to install the required software (see Section 3.3) and configure the Network Adapter Card (see Section 3.4 and Section 3.5) •...
  • Page 14 3 How to get started (GigE G2) Remove the Photonfocus GigE camera from its packaging. Please make sure the following items are included with your camera: • Power supply connector • Camera body cap If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealership. Connect the camera to the GigE interface of your PC with a GigE cable of at least Cat 5E or - t h e r n e t J a c k ( R J 4 5 ) P o w e r S u p p l y...

  • Page 15: Software Installation

    3.3 Software Installation 3.3 Software Installation This section describes the installation of the required software to accomplish the tasks described in this chapter. Install the latest drivers for your GigE network interface card. Download the latest eBUS SDK installation file from the Photonfocus server. You can find the latest version of the eBUS SDK on the support (Software Down- load) page at www.photonfocus.com.
  • Page 16 3 How to get started (GigE G2) Figure 3.3: PFInstaller components choice MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 16 of 103...

  • Page 17: Network Adapter Configuration

    3.4 Network Adapter Configuration 3.4 Network Adapter Configuration This section describes recommended network adapter card (NIC) settings that enhance the performance for GigEVision. Additional tool-specific settings are described in the tool chapter. Open the Network Connections window (Control Panel -> Network and Internet Connections ->...
  • Page 18 3 How to get started (GigE G2) By default, Photonfocus GigE Vision cameras are configured to obtain an IP address automatically. For this quick start guide it is recommended to configure the network adapter to obtain an IP address automatically. To do this, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (see Fig.
  • Page 19 3.4 Network Adapter Configuration Open again the Local Area Connection Properties window (see Fig. 3.4) and click on the Configure button. In the window that appears click on the Advanced tab and click on Jumbo Frames in the Settings list (see Fig. 3.6). The highest number gives the best performance. Some tools however don’t support the value 16128.
  • Page 20 3 How to get started (GigE G2) No firewall should be active on the network adapter where the Photonfocus GigE camera is connected. If the Windows Firewall is used then it can be switched off like this: Open the Windows Firewall configuration (Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet Connections ->...

  • Page 21: Network Adapter Configuration For Pleora Ebus Sdk

    3.5 Network Adapter Configuration for Pleora eBUS SDK 3.5 Network Adapter Configuration for Pleora eBUS SDK Open the Network Connections window (Control Panel -> Network and Internet Connections -> Network Connections), right click on the name of the network adapter where the Photonfocus camera is connected and select Properties from the drop down menu that appears.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    3 How to get started (GigE G2) 3.6 Getting started This section describes how to acquire images from the camera and how to modify camera settings. Open the PF_GEVPlayer software (Start -> All Programs -> Photonfocus -> GigE_Tools -> PF_GEVPlayer) which is a GUI to set camera parameters and to see the grabbed images (see Fig.
  • Page 23 3.6 Getting started Click on the Select / Connect button in the PF_GEVPlayer . A window with all detected devices appears (see Fig. 3.10). If your camera is not listed then select the box Show unreachable GigE Vision Devices. Figure 3.10: GEV Device Selection Procedure displaying the selected camera Select camera model to configure and click on Set IP Address..
  • Page 24 3 How to get started (GigE G2) Select a valid IP address for selected camera (see Fig. 3.12). There should be no exclamation mark on the right side of the IP address. Click on Ok in the Set IP Address dialog.
  • Page 25 3.6 Getting started If no images can be grabbed, close the PF_GEVPlayer and adjust the Jumbo Frame parameter (see Section 3.3) to a lower value and try again. Figure 3.14: PF_GEVPlayer displaying live image stream Check the status LED on the rear of the camera. The status LED light is green when an image is being acquired, and it is red when serial communication is active.
  • Page 26 3 How to get started (GigE G2) To modify the exposure time scroll down to the AcquisitionControl control category (bold title) and modify the value of the ExposureTime property. MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 26 of 103...

  • Page 27: Product Specification 4.1 Introduction

    Product Specification 4.1 Introduction The Photonfocus 1280 CMOS camera series is built around the CMOS image sensors EV76C560 and EV76C661 from E2V, that provide a resolution of 1280 x 1024. The cameras are optimized for low light conditions and there are standard monochrome, NIR enhanced monochrome (I) and colour (C) models.

  • Page 28: Feature Overview

    4 Product Specification 4.2 Feature Overview The general specification and features of the camera are listed in the following sections. The detailed description of the camera features is given in Chapter 5. Characteristics Photonfocus 1280 & 1600 GigE Series Interface Gigabit Ethernet, GigE Vision and GenICam compliant Camera Control GigE Vision Suite...

  • Page 29: Available Camera Models

    4.3 Available Camera Models 4.3 Available Camera Models Please check the availability of a specific camera model on our website www.photonfocus.com. Name Sensor Resolution Color MV1-D1280-120-G2-10 EV76C560ABT-EQV 1280 x 1024 65 fps MV1-D1280C-120-G2-10 EV76C560ACT-EQV 1280 x 1024 65 fps MV1-D1280I-120-G2-10 EV76C661ABT 1280 x 1024 65 fps...

  • Page 30: Technical Specification

    4 Product Specification 4.4 Technical Specification D-120 Sensor (standard monochrome & colour) E2V EV76C560 Sensor (NIR monochrome) E2V EV76C661 Technology CMOS active pixel Scanning system progressive scan Optical format / diagonal 1/1.8” (8.7 mm diagonal) Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels Pixel size 5.3 m x 5.3 m Active optical area...
  • Page 31 4.4 Technical Specification D1600-120 Sensor (standard monochrome & colour) E2V EV76C570 Technology CMOS active pixel Scanning system progressive scan Optical format / diagonal 1/1.8” (9 mm diagonal) Resolution 1600 x 1400 pixels Pixel size 4.5 m x 4.5 m Active optical area 7.2 mm x 5.4 mm Aspect Ratio 4 / 3...
  • Page 32 4 Product Specification Photonfocus 1280 & 1600 GigE Series Operating temperature / moisture 0°C ... 50°C / 20 ... 80 % Storage temperature / moisture -25°C ... 60°C / 20 ... 95 % Camera power supply +12 V DC (- 10 %) ... +24 V DC (+ 10 %) Trigger signal input range +5 ...
  • Page 33 4.4 Technical Specification - V 7 6 C 5 7 0 - Q u a n t u m E f f i c i e n c y C u r v e s 6 0 % M o n o c h r o m e 5 0 % R e d B a y e r G r e e n B a y e r...

  • Page 34: Rgb Bayer Pattern Filter

    4 Product Specification 4.5 RGB Bayer Pattern Filter Fig. 4.5 shows the bayer filter arrangement on the pixel matrix in the colour camera models which is often denoted as "Blue - Green" pattern. C o l u m n Figure 4.5: Bayer Pattern Arrangement in the Photonfocus 1280 & 1600 color camera models MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 34 of 103...

  • Page 35: Functionality

    Functionality This chapter serves as an overview of the camera configuration modes and explains camera features. The goal is to describe what can be done with the camera. The setup of the cameras is explained in later chapters. 5.1 Reduction of Image Size With the Photonfocus 1280 camera series there are several possibilities to focus on the interesting parts of an image, thus reducing the data rate and increasing the frame rate.

  • Page 36: Flip Image, Mirror Image

    5 Functionality 5.1.2 Flip Image, Mirror Image Flip and mirror image are available to allow the application to use any type of lens (with or without mirror). Flip and mirror image is applied prior to the ROI configuration. Flip- and mirror image feature is not available in the colour cameras. 5.1.3 Decimation (monochrome cameras) Decimation reduces the number of pixels in x- and y-direction.
  • Page 37 5.1 Reduction of Image Size  0 , 0 ) R O I m a x m a x Figure 5.2: Decimation and ROI Figure 5.3: Image example of decimation 3 4 O I w i t h o u t d e c i m a t i o n R O I w i t h d e c i m a t i o n Figure 5.4: Example of decimation 2 on image of injection needle MAN061 12/2018 V1.3...

  • Page 38: Decimation (Colour Cameras)

    5 Functionality 5.1.4 Decimation (colour cameras) Decimation reduces the number of pixels in y-direction by skipping rows and in x-direction by skipping columns. Decimation in colour cameras is slightly different from the monochrome cameras, because the order of the Bayer pattern must be maintained. Beginning from the first row, always two rows are read out and then an even number of rows are skipped, when decimation in y is configured.

  • Page 39: 2X2 Binning

    5.1 Reduction of Image Size ; D e c i m a t i o n = 2 Y D e c i m a t i o n = 3 s k i p s k i p X D e c i m a t i o n = 2 X D e c i m a t i o n = 3 W i n d o w .

  • Page 40: Maximal Frame Rate

    5 Functionality A binning of 2x2 adds to more bits to the 10bit pixel data. A binning bitshift parameter allows an alignment of the 12bit binned pixel data. Shift values 0, 1 and 2 are supported. A value of 0 outputs bits 9 to 0 and a value of 1 outputs bits 10 to 1 of the binned data.
  • Page 41 5.1 Reduction of Image Size Camera TReadoutDel D1280-120 (binning disabled) 177.6 s - 192.4 s D1280-120 (binning enabled) 222.0 s - 236.8 s D1600-120 (binning disabled) 182.4 s - 197.6 s D1600-120 (binning enabled) 228.0 s - 243.0 s Table 5.6: Value of TReadoutDel MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 41 of 103...

  • Page 42: Trigger And Strobe

    5 Functionality Sequential Read out Timing The camera supports only the sequential read out timing. It means the exposure is started after the read out of the previous frame (see Fig. 5.9). The maximal frame rate is in this case (values are given in Table 5.5): MaxFrameRate = 1 / (ExposureTime + TReadoutDel + ReadoutTime) The ReadoutTime is the height of the ROI multiplied by the read out time of one row (see Table 5.5).

  • Page 43: Acquisition Mode

    5.2 Trigger and Strobe Free running The trigger is generated internally by the camera. Exposure starts immediately after the camera is ready and the maximal possible frame rate is attained, if AcquisitionFrameRateEnable is disabled. Settings for free running trigger mode: TriggerMode = Off.
  • Page 44 5 Functionality Figure 5.11: Trigger Inputs - Multiple GigE solution The ContinuousRecording and ContinousReadout modes can be used if more than one camera is connected to the same network and need to shoot images si- multaneously. If all cameras are set to Continuous mode, then all will send the packets at same time resulting in network congestion.
  • Page 45 5.2 Trigger and Strobe AcquisitionMode After the command AcquisitionStart is executed: Continuous Camera aquires image frames continuously. Acquisition can be stopped by executing AcquisitionStop command. SingleFrame Camera acquires one frame and acquisition stops. MultiFrame Camera acquires n=AcquisitionFrameCount frames and acquisition stops.

  • Page 46: Exposure Time Control

    5 Functionality 5.2.4 Exposure Time Control In the external trigger mode the rising edge of the trigger pulse starts the camera states machine, which controls the sensor and optional an external strobe output. Fig. 5.12 shows the detailed timing diagram for the external trigger mode. A x t e r n a l t r i g g e r p u l s e i n p u t t r i g g e r a f t e r i s o l a t o r d - i s o - i n p u t...

  • Page 47: Trigger Delay

    5.2 Trigger and Strobe 5.2.5 Trigger Delay The trigger delay is a programmable delay in milliseconds between the incoming trigger edge and the start of the exposure. This feature may be required to synchronize the external strobe with the exposure of the camera. 5.2.6 Burst Trigger The camera includes a burst trigger engine.

  • Page 48: Trigger Timing Values

    5 Functionality 5.2.7 Trigger Timing Values Table 5.8 shows the values of the trigger timing parameters. D-120 D-120 Timing Parameter Minimum Maximum 1.5 s d iso input 65 ns 185 ns d RS422 input 16.6 ns jitter 0.279 s trigger delay 0.279 s burst trigger delay depends on camera settings...

  • Page 49: Data Path Overview

    5.3 Data Path Overview 5.3 Data Path Overview The data path is the path of the image from the output of the image sensor to the output of the camera. The sequence of blocks is shown in figure Fig. 5.14. 1 m a g e S e n s o r D i g i t a l O f f s e t D i g i t a l G a i n...

  • Page 50: Gain And Offset

    5 Functionality 5.4 Gain and Offset There are three different gain settings on the camera: Analog Gain Analog gain on the image sensor. Available values: 1x, 1.5x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 6x and 8x. Note that Digital Offset is applied after the Analog Gain. Gain (Digital Fine Gain) Digital fine gain accepts fractional values from 0.01 up to 15.99.

  • Page 51: Gain

    5.5 Grey Level Transformation (LUT) Line c shows brightness thresholding and the result is an image with only black and white grey levels. and line d applies a gamma correction (see also Section 5.5.2). y = f ( x ) m a x m a x Figure 5.15: Commonly used LUT transfer curves...

  • Page 52: Gamma

    5 Functionality 5.5.2 Gamma The ’Gamma’ mode performs an exponential amplification, configurable in the range from 0.4 to 4.0. Gamma > 1.0 results in an attenuation of the image (see Fig. 5.17), gamma < 1.0 results in an amplification (see Fig. 5.18). Gamma correction is often used for tone mapping and better display of results on monitor screens.

  • Page 53: User-Defined Look-Up Table

    5.5 Grey Level Transformation (LUT) 5.5.3 User-defined Look-up Table In the ’User’ mode, the mapping of input to output grey levels can be configured arbitrarily by the user. This procedure is explained in Section 7.5. 7 s e r L U T y = f ( x ) 8 b i t 1 2 b i t...
  • Page 54 5 Functionality ( 0 , 0 ) N   N   N   N   O   O   L U T 0 O   L U T 1 O   m a x m a x Figure 5.20: Overlapping Region-LUT example ( 0 , 0 )
  • Page 55 5.5 Grey Level Transformation (LUT) Fig. 5.22 shows the application of the Region-LUT to a camera image. The original image without image processing is shown on the left-hand side. The result of the application of the Region-LUT is shown on the right-hand side. One Region-LUT was applied on a small region on the lower part of the image where the brightness has been increased.

  • Page 56: Crosshairs

    5 Functionality 5.6 Crosshairs 5.6.1 Functionality The crosshairs inserts a vertical and horizontal line into the image. The width of these lines is one pixel. The grey level is defined by a 12 bit value (0 means black, 4095 means white). This allows to set any grey level to get the maximum contrast depending on the acquired image.

  • Page 57: Test Images

    5.7 Test Images The x- and y-positon is absolute to the sensor pixel matrix. It is independent on the ROI configuration. Figure Fig. 5.24 shows two situations of the crosshairs configuration. The same ROI settings is used in both situations. The crosshairs however is set differently. The crosshairs is not seen in the image on the right, because the x- and y-position is set outside the MROI region.

  • Page 58: Ramp

    5 Functionality 5.7.1 Ramp Depending on the configured grey level resolution, the ramp test image outputs a constant pattern with increasing grey level from the left to the right side (see Fig. 5.25). Figure 5.25: Ramp test images: 8 bit output (left), 10 bit output (right) 5.7.2 LFSR The LFSR (Linear Feedback Shift Register) test image outputs a constant pattern with a pseudo-random grey level sequence containing every possible grey level that is repeated for...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Using The Lfsr

    5.7 Test Images 5.7.3 Troubleshooting using the LFSR To control the quality of your complete imaging system enable the LFSR mode, set the camera window to 1024 x 1024 pixels (x=0 and y=0) and check the histogram. The camera window can also be set to a multiple of this resolution (e.g.
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  • Page 61: Hardware Interface

    Hardware Interface 6.1 GigE Connector The GigE cameras are interfaced to external components via • an Ethernet jack (RJ45) to transmit configuration, image data and trigger. • a 12 pin subminiature connector for the power supply, Hirose HR10A-10P-12S (female) . The connectors are located on the back of the camera.

  • Page 62: Status Indicator (Gige Cameras)

    6 Hardware Interface A suitable power supply can be ordered from your Photonfocus dealership. For further details including the pinout please refer to Appendix A. 6.3 Status Indicator (GigE cameras) A dual-color LED on the back of the camera gives information about the current status of the GigE CMOS cameras.
  • Page 63 6.4 Power and Ground Connection for GigE G2 Cameras C a m e r a I n t e r n a l P o w e r S u p p l y 2 o w e r S u p p l y P O W E R D C / D C V C C _ 1...

  • Page 64: Trigger And Strobe Signals For Gige Cameras

    6 Hardware Interface 6.5 Trigger and Strobe Signals for GigE Cameras 6.5.1 Overview The 12-pol. Hirose power connector contains two external trigger inputs, two strobe outputs and two differential inputs (G2 models: RS-422, H2 models: HTL). All inputs and outputs are connected to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (see also Section 6.6) that offers powerful operations.
  • Page 65 6.5 Trigger and Strobe Signals for GigE Cameras C a m e r a I S O L A T O R R S 4 2 2 I S O _ I N C 0 _ P I S O _ I N C 0 _ N - 1 0 V t o + 1 3 V e x t e n d e d...
  • Page 66 6 Hardware Interface C a m e r a I S O L A T O R H T L : i n p u t r a n g e : 1 0 V t o 3 0 V I S O _ I N C 0 _ P I S O _ I N C 0 _ N I S O _ I N C 1 _ P...

  • Page 67: Single-Ended Inputs

    6.5 Trigger and Strobe Signals for GigE Cameras 6.5.2 Single-ended Inputs ISO_IN0 and ISO_IN1 are single-ended isolated inputs. The input circuit of both inputs is identical (see Fig. 6.3). Fig. 6.5 shows a direct connection to the ISO_IN inputs. In the camera default settings the PLC is configured to connect the ISO_IN0 to the PLC_Q4 camera trigger input.

  • Page 68: Single-Ended Outputs

    6 Hardware Interface 6.5.3 Single-ended Outputs ISO_OUT0 and ISO_OUT1 are single-ended isolated outputs. ISO_OUT0 and ISO_OUT1 have different output circuits: ISO_OUT1 doesn’t have a pullup resistor and can be used as additional Strobe out (by adding Pull up) or as controllable switch. Maximal ratings that must not be exceeded: voltage: 30 V, current: 0.5 A, power: 0.5 W.
  • Page 69 6.5 Trigger and Strobe Signals for GigE Cameras Fig. 6.9 shows the connection from ISO_OUT1 to a LED. 1 2 p o l . H i r o s e C a m e r a C o n n e c t o r ;...

  • Page 70: Differential Rs-422 Inputs (G2 Models)

    6 Hardware Interface 6.5.4 Differential RS-422 Inputs (G2 models) ISO_INC0 and ISO_INC1 are isolated differential RS-422 inputs (see also Fig. 6.3). They are connected to a Maxim MAX3098 RS-422 receiver device. Please consult the data sheet of the MAX3098 for connection details. Don’t connect single-ended signals to the differential inputs ISO_INC0 and ISO_INC1 (see also Fig.

  • Page 71: I/O Wiring

    6.5 Trigger and Strobe Signals for GigE Cameras 6.5.6 I/O Wiring The Photonfocus cameras include electrically isolated inputs and outputs. Take great care when wiring trigger and strobe signals to the camera, specially over big distances (a few meters) and in noisy environments.
  • Page 72 6 Hardware Interface Common Grounds with Star Wiring Ground loops can be avoided using "star wiring", i.e. the wiring of power and ground connections originate from one "star point" which is typically a power supply. Fig. 6.14 shows a schematic of the star-wiring concept. Fig.
  • Page 73 6.5 Trigger and Strobe Signals for GigE Cameras Fig. 6.16 shows an example of how to connect a flash light and a trigger source to the camera using star-wiring. The trigger in this example is generated from a light barrier. Note how the power and ground cables are connected to the same power supply.

  • Page 74: Plc Connections

    6 Hardware Interface An example of improper wiring that causes a ground loop is shown in Fig. 6.17. C o n n e c t i n g C A M _ G N D a n d G r o u n d l o o p I S O _ G N D t h e w r o n g w a y 1 s o l a t o r I S O _ I N...
  • Page 75 6.6 PLC connections Name Direction Description A0 (Line0) Power connector -> PLC ISO_IN0 input signal A1(Line1) Power connector -> PLC ISO_IN1 input signal A2 (Line2) Power connector -> PLC ISO_INC0 input signal A3 (Line3) Power connector -> PLC ISO_INC1 input signal camera head ->...
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  • Page 77: Software

    Software 7.1 Software for Photonfocus GigE Cameras The following packages for Photonfocus GigE (G2) cameras are available on the Photonfocus website (www.photonfocus.com): eBUS SDK Contains the Pleora SDK and the Pleora GigE filter drivers. Many examples of the SDK are included. PFInstaller Contains the PF_GEVPlayer, the DR1 decoding DLL, a property list for every GigE camera and additional documentation and examples.

  • Page 78: Pf_Gevplayer Main Window

    7 Software 7.2.1 PF_GEVPlayer main window After connecting the camera (see Chapter 3), the main window displays the following controls (see Fig. 7.1): Disconnect Disconnect the camera Mode Acquisition mode Play Start acquisition Stop Stop acquisition Acquisition Control Mode Continuous, Single Frame or Multi Frame modes. The number of frames that are acquired in Multi Frame mode can be set in the GEV Device Control with AcquisitionFrameCount in the AcquisitionControl category.
  • Page 79 7.2 PF_GEVPlayer To have a quick overview of the available categories, all categories should be collapsed. The categories of interest can then be expanded again. If the name of the property is known, then the alphabetical view is convenient. If this is the first time that you use a Photonfocus GigE camera, then the visibility should be left to Beginner.

  • Page 80: Display Area

    7 Software 7.2.3 Display Area The images are displayed in the main window in the display area. A zoom menu is available when right clicking in the display area. Another way to zoom is to press the Ctrl button while using the mouse wheel.

  • Page 81: Get Feature List Of Camera

    7.3 Pleora SDK 7.2.6 Get feature list of camera A list of all features of the Photonfocus GigE cameras in HTML format can be found in the GenICam_Feature_Lists sub-directory (in Start -> All Programs -> Photonfocus -> GigE_Tools). Alternatively, the feature list of the connected camera can be retrieved with the PF_GEVPlayer (Tools ->...

  • Page 82: Full Roi Lut

    7 Software If LUT values should be retained in the camera after disconnecting the power, then they must be saved with UserSetSave 7.5.2 Full ROI LUT This section describe the settings for one LUT that is applied to the full ROI. Set LUT_EnRegionLUT (in category RegionLUT) to False.

  • Page 83: Predefined Lut Settings

    7.6 Permanent Parameter Storage / Factory Reset 7.5.5 Predefined LUT settings Some predefined LUT are stored in the camera. To activate a predefined LUT: Select LUT and RegionLUT (if required) as described in Section 7.5.2 and Section 7.5.3. Set LUTAutoMode (in category LUTControl) to the desired value. The available settings are described in property list of the camera which is contained in the PFInstaller.

  • Page 84: Plc

    7 Software 7.8 PLC 7.8.1 Introduction The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a powerful tool to generate triggers and software interrupts. A functional diagram of the PLC tool is shown in Fig. 7.4. THE PLC tool is described in detail with many examples in the [PLC] manual which is included in the PFInstaller. S t r o b e I S O _ O U T 0 O f f...

  • Page 85: Plc Settings For Iso_In0 To Plc_Q4 Camera Trigger

    7.8 PLC to Line0. To connect the SRB to input, set PLC_I<x> to the input. In the example, set PLC_I0 to Line0. Identify the PLC notation of the desired output. A table of the PLC mapping is given in Section 6.6. In the example Q4 is the desired output. Connect the LUT that corresponds to the desired output to the SRB from step 2.

  • Page 86: Miscellaneous Properties

    7 Software 7.9 Miscellaneous Properties 7.9.1 PixelFormat The property PixelFormat (in category ImageFormatControl) sets the pixel format. For 10 bits and 12 bits there is a selection of plain or packed format. The plain format uses more bandwidth than the packed format, but is easier to process in the software. Table 7.2 shows the number of bits per pixel to are required for a pixel format.

  • Page 87: Colour Fine Gain (Colour Cameras Only)

    7.9 Miscellaneous Properties 7.9.2 Colour Fine Gain (Colour cameras only) To set the colour fine gain: Set the GainSelector (in AnalogControl) to the desired position (see also below). Set the Gain value to the desired value. The GainSelector can have the following settings: DigitalAll Overall gain applied to all colour channels DigitalRed Gain applied to the red channel DigitalGreen Gain applied to the green channel on the same row as the blue channel...
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  • Page 89: Mechanical Considerations

    Mechanical Considerations 8.1 Mechanical Interface During storage and transport, the camera should be protected against vibration, shock, moisture and dust. The original packaging protects the camera adequately from vibration and shock during storage and transport. Please either retain this packaging for possible later use or dispose of it according to local regulations.
  • Page 90 8 Mechanical Considerations MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 90 of 103...

  • Page 91: Standards Compliance

    Standards Compliance 9.1 Directives and General Standards The products described in this manual in the form as delivered are in conformity with the provisions of the following European Directives: • 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) • 2014/35/EU Low Voltage (LVD) • 2011/65/EU Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) Conformity to the Directives is assured through the application of the following standards: Emission:...

  • Page 92: For Customers In Canada

    9 Standards Compliance You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

  • Page 93: Warranty

    Warranty The manufacturer alone reserves the right to recognize warranty claims. 10.1 Warranty Terms The manufacturer warrants to distributor and end customer that for a period of two years from the date of the shipment from manufacturer or distributor to end customer (the "Warranty Period") that: •...
  • Page 94 10 Warranty Avoid cleaning the sensor with improper methods. Follow the instructions in the corresponding chapter of this manual. Transport and store the camera in its original packaging only and protect the sensor and the lens mount with a camera body cap. 10.

  • Page 95: Support And Repair

    Support and Repair This chapter describes the product support and repair. 11.1 Technical Support First level technical support is given from the sales department of Photonfocus or your local dealer. In case your issue could not be solved in this way Photonfocus support team takes over. The Photonfocus support team is available via email: support@photonfocus.com.
  • Page 96 11 Support and Repair MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 96 of 103...

  • Page 97: References

    References All referenced documents can be downloaded from our website at www.photonfocus.com. AN007 Application Note "Camera Acquisition Modes", Photonfocus, March 2004 GEVQS GEVPlayer Quick Start Guide, Pleora Technologies. Included in eBUS installer. MAN051 Manual "Photonfocus GigE Quick Start Guide", Photonfocus PLC iPORT Programmable Logic Controller Reference Guide, Pleora Technologies.
  • Page 98 12 References MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 98 of 103...

  • Page 99: A Pinouts

    Pinouts A.1 Power Supply Connector The power supply connectors are available from Hirose connectors at www.hirose-connectors.com. Fig. A.1 shows the power supply plug from the solder side. The pin assignment of the power supply plug is given in Table A.2. It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera.
  • Page 100 A Pinouts I/O Type Name Description CAMERA_GND Camera GND, 0V CAMERA_PWR Camera Power 12V..24V ISO_OUT0 Default Strobe out, internally Pulled up to ISO_PWR with 4k7 Resistor ISO_INC0_N INC0 differential input (G2: RS-422, H2: HTL), negative polarity ISO_INC0_P INC0 differential input (G2: RS-422, H2: HTL), positive polarity ISO_PWR Power supply 5V..24V for output signals...

  • Page 101: B Camera Revisions

    Camera Revisions This chapter lists differences between the revisions of the camera models. List of terms used in this chapter: Standard Trigger Standard trigger features. Trigger Source: Free running, Software Trigger, Line1 Trigger, PLC_Q4 Trigger. Exposure Time Control: Camera-controlled, Trigger-controlled. Additional features: Trigger Delay, Burst Trigger and Strobe. Table B.1 shows revision information for the following models: 1280(I) MV1-D1280-120-G2-10 and MV1-D1280I-120-G2-10 1600 MV1-D1600-120-G2-10...
  • Page 102 B Camera Revisions MAN061 12/2018 V1.3 102 of 103...

  • Page 103: C Revision History

    Revision History Revision Date Changes June 2013 First version October 2013 Description of the D1600-120 camera models added November 2013 - Mechanical drawing added - Appendix "Camera Revisions" added. December 2018 - Mass added - Updated power supply connector description - Chapter "Warranty"...

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