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Line Scan Camera
Type：RMSL8K12GE
NIPPON ELECTRO-SENSORY DEVICES CORPORATION
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Line Scan Camera Type：RMSL8K12GE NIPPON ELECTRO-SENSORY DEVICES CORPORATION GigE Vision is a registered trademark of AIA...
  • Page 2 For Customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • 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 Instructions before use ◆ Only operate this product within the recommended environmental temperature range. ◆ Use only the specified power source and voltage rating. ◆ Do not drop this product. Avoid exposure to strong impact and vibrations. ◆ Install the camera unit in a well-ventilated environment, in order to prevent the camera from overheating.
  • Page 5 Product Warranty Warranty Period ◆ The product warranty period, as a general rule, is two years from purchase; however for detailed conditions please contact the sales representative for your region/country. ◆ However, in some cases due to the usage environment, usage conditions and/or frequency of use, this warranty period may not be applicable.
  • Page 6 Exclusion of Liability for Compensation for Missed Opportunities ◆ Regardless of whether within the warranty period or not, our warranty does not cover compensation for missed opportunities for our customers, or our customers’ customers, caused by a fault of our products, nor for damage to products other than our own, or related business.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Product Outline ..............10 1.1 Features ..........................10 1.2 Applications ........................... 10 1.3 Performance Specifications ....................12 2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface ........ 14 2.1 Setting Camera ........................14 2.2 Fixing Camera ........................14 2.3 Optical Interface ........................16 3 Hardware ................
  • Page 8 4.2.3.2 Height Setting ...................... 35 4.2.3.3 Scan Direction ..................... 36 4.2.3.4 Pixel Format Setting .................... 36 4.2.3.5 Test Pattern ......................37 4.2.4 Acquisition Control ...................... 39 4.2.4.1 Setting Line Rate ....................39 4.2.4.2 Setting Trigger Selector ..................40 4.2.4.3 Setting Permission for using External Trigger ..........40 4.2.4.4 Setting Exposure Mode ..................
  • Page 9 4.2.9.1 Setting Persistent IP ..................... 54 4.2.10.1 Setting Pixel Correction ..................58 4.2.10.2 Setting Pixel Correction Target Value ............... 58 4.2.10.3 Saving White Pixel Correction Data ..............59 4.2.10.4 Saving Black Pixel Correction Data ..............59 4.2.10.5 Setting conditions of White pixel correction and Black correction .... 59 4.3 Setting Procedure of External Trigger Settings (for Examples) ........

  • Page 10: Product Outline

    High speed readout : 12.8kHz ⚫ Easy control of gain / offset / video output with external software ⚫ GigE Vision® external interface for easy connection between camera and PC ⚫ Data transmission up to 100m using a CAT-5e cable or above ⚫...
  • Page 11 An example of visual inspection of metallic parts is shown below . ■ Ｅｘａｍｐｌｅ using one camera. ■ Ｅｘａｍｐｌｅ using three cameras. (Inspection of surface) (Inspection of surface and end faces) Line scan Camera Object of inspection Figure 1-2-1 Visual Inspection of Metallic Cylinder Object of inspection (example) Metallic parts with cylindrical/conical shapes (surface and roller end faces) ・Automobile component...

  • Page 12: Performance Specifications

    Typically 8%(without correction, at minimum gain) (Photo Response Non Uniformity) 4%(with correction, at minimum gain) Random Noise Typically10DN (peak value, at minimum gain) Video output format GigE Line In1～3: Control Input Exposure trigger, Frame trigger or Encoder signal Data/Controller RJ45...
  • Page 13 Mass (g) (Camera only) 720 (M72 Mount) 1．Shading Correction 2．Gain/Offset /Video Output Control 3．Programmable Exposure Control Additional Functions 4．Scan Direction Switching 5．Test Pattern Output 6．Two-phase Trigger Remarks: 1）DN : Digital Number (8bit : 0 -255 / 10bit : 0 -1023) 2）Measurements were made at room temperature The spectral Responsivity is shown below.

  • Page 14: Camera Setting And Optical Interface

    2 Camera Setting and Optical Interface 2.1 Setting Camera Use the M4 screw holes or the screw hole for a tripod to set the camera. 2.2 Fixing Camera Use the M4 screw holes (4 places at the front, 8 places at the side) to fix the camera.
  • Page 15 The dimensions for camera are shown below. Figure 2-2-1 Dimensions (M72 Mount) UME-0100-05 RMSL8K12GE...

  • Page 16: Optical Interface

    2.3 Optical Interface The amount and wavelengths of light required to capture useful images depend on the intended use. Factors include the property, speed, the object’s spectral characteristics, exposure time, the light source characteristics, the specifications of the acquisition system and so on. The exposure amount (exposure time x light amount) is the most important factor in getting desirable images.

  • Page 17: Hardware

    3 Hardware 3.1 Camera Connection Use the camera in the following way: 1. Connect the camera to the PC with a LAN cable. Notes: 1) Use a CAT-5e or higher grade LAN cable to connect the camera to the PC. 2) In countries requiring CE certification, use a shielded cable.
  • Page 18 Example of connection between Example of connection between 1 PC and 1 camera 1 PC and 3 cameras Gigabit Gigabit (1port) (1port) Gigabit (1port) Gigabit (1port) Example of connection between Example of connection between 1 PC and 3 cameras of 1 PC and 3 cameras Gigabit Gigabit Switching...

  • Page 19: Input / Output Connectors And Indicator

    3.2 Input / Output Connectors and Indicator The layout of input /output connectors and the indicator lamp are as follows. Figure 3-2-1 Input/Output Connectors and Indicator UME-0100-05 RMSL8K12GE...

  • Page 20: Power Supply Connection

    3.3 Power Supply Connection 6 pin round shape push-pull lock type connector for Power supply. The pin assignment of the power supply connector is shown below. Figure 3-3-1 Power Supply Connector (HR10G-7R-6PB） Table 3-3-1 Pin Assignment of Power Supply Connection NAME Color of Cable NAME...

  • Page 21: External Trigger Connector（Hr10G-10R-12Pb

    3.4 External Trigger Connector（HR10G-10R-12PB） ◆ Round shape push-pull lock type. ◆ The pin assignment of the connector is shown below. External Trigger Figure 3-4-1 External Trigger Connector（HR10G-10R-12PB） This is used in External Trigger mode, or External Frame Trigger mode. Table 3-4-1 External Trigger Connector Pin Assignments NAME NAME...

  • Page 22: Rs-422 Input

    3.4.1 RS-422 Input When using RS-422 for input, connect a differential input via twisted pair as shown in figure 3-4-2. For correct operation, make sure to connect GND. With RS-422, multiple receivers can be connected to one driver. In such a case, only terminate the furthest receiver. On this camera, setting the Terminate setting to ON activates the terminator.

  • Page 23: Ttl Input

    3.4.3 TTL Input To use TTL input, connect the camera as in figure 3-4-3 below. To avoid damaging the device, do not input a signal to the – pin. In addition, make sure that the Terminate setting is OFF and the terminator is inactive. If the terminator is active, the signal may not be received correctly.

  • Page 24: Lvds Output

    3.4.5 LVDS Output If the receiver requires LVDS input, it can be connected by attaching resistors to the camera outputs Multidrop is not supported. Connect only 1 receiver per camera. In addition, be sure to check that the receiver side must be terminated. If not, correct signals may not be received.

  • Page 25: Relation Of External Trigger Input And Output

    3.4.7 Relation of External Trigger Input and Output The external trigger output uses the external trigger input driver as an intermediary as shown in figure 3-4-7. Therefore it is possible to switch the output ON/OFF by use of an enable resistor. For settings, see “4.2.6.4 Setting Line Source”. Figure 3-4-7 Relation of External Trigger Input and Output UME-0100-05...

  • Page 26: Connector

    3.5 RJ-45 Connector The camera uses an RJ-45 connector complying with the Gigabit Ethernet standard (1000BASE-T). It can be connected to the LAN connector of your PC via a LAN cable (CAT-5e or above). For applications where there is a lot of vibration or movement, a screw-lock cable can be used.

  • Page 27: Camera Control

    4 Camera Control The camera supports the industrial camera control API Gen<I>Cam, and so camera settings can be easily changed from your application. The camera control registers are listed below. For instructions on how to change the settings, see the manual for your viewer software.
  • Page 28 <4096> X Offset Pixel No. 0～8188 OffsetX Number of pixels in a line. <0> Must be a multiple of 4. Forward (FALSE) Scan Direction ReverseX Reverse (TRUE) <False> Mono8 / Mono10 8bit Output PixelFormat / Mono10Packed 10bit Output <Mono8> 10bit Output (packed) Off/ GreyHorizontalRamp/ TestPattern...
  • Page 29 Analog Control x100～x1000 x1 / x2 / x3 / x4 / x5 / x6 / x8 / x10 NED_AnalogGain <x100> GainSelector No need of Setting change 1.000000～2.000000 x1～x2 Gain <1.000000> 0.001957 / step BlackLevelSelector No need of Setting change -127～127 -63...63(0.5DN/step at 8bit) BlackLevel <0>...
  • Page 30 High Resolution：One cycle of 1-state (without filtering) 1～200 One pulse EncoderDivider <1> by Pulse number input Off/Position Up/ Position Down/ Signal output setting mode for EncoderOutputMode Direction Up/ status of moving object Direction Down/ Motion 0.000～60000000.000 Time out period EncoderTimeout 0～60000000 μsec <0.000>...
  • Page 31 Correction OFF/ Factory black correction+ Disable/ Factory white correction/ Factory white/ Factory black correction+ User white/ User arbitrary white correction/ NED_FFCMode User black+Factory User arbitrary black correction+ white/ Factory white correction/ User black+User white User arbitrary black correction+ <Factory white> User arbitrary white correction 1～1023 Target value of correction level...

  • Page 32: Details On Register System

    4.2 Details on register system 4.2.1 Category The following ten(10) categories are available as the camera control register. When you select the camera type number from the list of “Features name", these categories are shown. Categories (Reference) 1. Device Control (for Device temperature) 2.

  • Page 33: Device Control

    4.2.2 Device Control 4.2.2.1 Displaying Temperature of Camera Displays the temperature of camera inside. ・Register name Device Temperature ・Displaying Value （℃） UME-0100-05 RMSL8K12GE...

  • Page 34: Image Format Control

    4.2.3 Image Format Control 4.2.3.1 OffsetX and Width Settings By using the 2 settings OffsetX and Width, a specific region only can be read out from the camera. The range of values is as follows: ・OffsetX: 0~8188 ・Width: 4~8192 Notes: OffsetX and Width can both only be set in multiples of 4.

  • Page 35: Height Setting

    4.2.3.2 Height Setting The Height parameter is used to set the number of lines in 1 frame. The range of values is as follows: ・Height：16~2048 Width OffsetX 1Frame Figure 4-2-3-2 Area of 1 Frame Notes: The time for 1 frame can be calculated as follows: 1 Frame period (us)＝1 Line Scan Period (us) x Height Depending on the scan period and the height setting, it is possible that your application may time out.

  • Page 36: Scan Direction

    4.2.3.3 Scan Direction Switches scanning direction. ・Register name Reverse X ・VAL Forward (FALSE) Reverse (TRUE) 4.2.3.4 Pixel Format Setting The Pixel Format parameter is used to select the video output format. Supported formats are as follows: ・Register name Pixel Format ・VAL Mono8 / Mono10 / Mono10Packed The pixel layout of each format is as below:...

  • Page 37: Test Pattern

    8ｂｉｔ（standard） 10ｂｉｔ　 ｂｉｔ11 ｂｉｔ11 ｂｉｔ10 ｂｉｔ10 ｂｉｔ９ ｂｉｔ９ ｂｉｔ８ ｂｉｔ８ ８bit 10bit ｂｉｔ７ ｂｉｔ７ ｂｉｔ６ ｂｉｔ６ ｂｉｔ５ ｂｉｔ５ ｂｉｔ４ ｂｉｔ４ ｂｉｔ３ ｂｉｔ３ ｂｉｔ２ ｂｉｔ２ ｂｉｔ１ ｂｉｔ１ ｂｉｔ０ ｂｉｔ０ Figure 4-2-3-4-1 Pin Assignments of Digital Data ◆ The A/D converter of the camera has a 10-bit resolution. For 8-bit output, the upper 8-bit signal can be output as video data.
  • Page 38 When GreyHorizontalRamp is selected, the below pattern is output. Figure 4-2-3-5-1 Test Pattern of 10bit 8192 Pixels(GreyHorizontalRamp) Figure 4-2-3-5-2 Test Image of 10bit 8192 Pixels(GreyHorizontalRamp) It increases in increments of 1DN to 1023DN in order from the first pixel 0DN. This pattern is repeatedly output.

  • Page 39: Acquisition Control

    Figure 4-2-3-5-4 Test Image of 10bit 8192 Pixels(NED_GreyDiagonalRamp) The value increases by 1DN each pixel, up to 1023DN from 0DN in both X-direction (horizontal direction) and Y-direction (vertical direction) in 10-bit mode, the pattern repeats. The value increases by 1DN each pixel, up to 255DN from 0DN in both X-direction (horizontal direction) and Y-direction (vertical direction) in 8-bit mode, the pattern repeats.

  • Page 40: Setting Trigger Selector

    ＊2）The reciprocal of the line rate (1/Acquisition Line Rate）is set in increments of 0.100 μ s. When a value of (1/Acquisition Line Rate）is not divisible in 100ns, the real set value is different as follows. (Example) ・When Acquisition Line Rate is set to 7000Hz, the real set value becomes 7002Hz. ・When Acquisition Line Rate is set to 12000Hz, the real set value becomes 12004Hz.

  • Page 41: Setting Exposure Mode

    ・VAL Off / On (Disable/Enable) (Example) Trigger Mode: On ＊Make sure that the trigger packet is supplied from the frame grabber board to the camera before the “Trigger Mode” is changed from “Off(Disable) to “On(Enable)” to get permission for using the External trigger. See 4.3 Examples of External trigger setting.

  • Page 42: Setting Exposure Time

    4.2.4.5 Setting Exposure Time Sets the value of the exposure time. The setting is enable; when “Off” on the “Trigger Mode” is set, or when “On” on the “Triger Mode” and “Timed” on the “Exposure Mode” are set. ・Register name Exposure Time ・VAL 2.000～3331.000 （0.1100 μ...

  • Page 43: Setting Digital Gain

    4.2.5.2 Setting Digital gain The camera can adjust the digital gain(x1 to x2 in 512 steps). ・Register name Gain ・VAL 1.000～2.000（0.001957step） 4.2.5.3 Setting Offset The offset can be adjusted. It is possible to set it in the adjustable range of –254~254(DN) when 10bit is output –63~63(DN) when 8bit is output. ・Register name Black Level ・VAL...

  • Page 44: Digital Io Control

    4.2.5.4 Setting Gamma correction Sets the gamma correction value. ・Register name gamma ・VAL 0.250 ～ 4.000 (Example) gamma : 1.000 See 4.9 Gamma Correction setting. 4.2.6 Digital IO Control 4.2.6.1 Setting I/O signal Sets I/O signal. ・Register name Line Selector ・VAL LineIn1/LineIn2/LineIn3（input）...

  • Page 45: Setting Input Signal Polarity Reversal

    4.2.6.3 Setting Input Signal Polarity Reversal Sets Input signal polarity reversal. ・Register name Line Inverter ・VAL Input signal polarity reversal False(Uncheck the box) (Disabling Input signal polarity reversal True(Check the box) (Enabling Input signal polarity reversal (Example) (Enabling Line Inverter : On 4.2.6.4 Setting Line Source Sets Line Source.

  • Page 46: Setting External Line Trigger Chattering Prevention

    LVDS ＊See Section 3.4.1 to 3.4.7 for Input and Output of RS422、LVDS and TTL. 4.2.6.6 Setting External Line Trigger Chattering Prevention This register enables the feature to prevent chattering or other unexpected variations in the signal. ： ・ Register name NED_LineMaskTimeR ：...

  • Page 47: Encoder Control

    4.2.7 Encoder Control 4.2.7.1 Setting Encoder Control Sets Encoder control. Only “Encoder1” can be selected. ・Register name Encoder Selector ・VAL Encoder1 4.2.7.2 Setting Input Signal for Encoder Source A Sets Input signal for Encoder Source A. ・Register name Encoder Source A ・VAL LineIn1 LineIn2...

  • Page 48: Setting Input Signal For Encoder Source B

    4.2.7.3 Setting Input Signal for Encoder Source B Sets Input signal for Encoder Source B. ・Register name Encoder Source B ・VAL LineIn1 LineIn2 LineIn3 (when “LineIn2” is set on “Encoder Source B”) (Example) Line Format : LineIn2 RMSL8K12GE UME-0100-05...

  • Page 49: Setting Encoder Mode

    4.2.7.4 Setting Encoder Mode Selects the method to decode the encoder pulse. This can be used for trigger signals. ・Register name Encoder Mode ・VAL Four Phase（The combination by rising and falling edges on pulses of Phase A and Phase B makes four states. Four states are counted as one cycle of pulse of "Four-phase".

  • Page 50: Setting Encoder Output Mode

    (when “10” is set on “Encoder Divider”) (Example) Encoder Divider: 10 4.2.7.6 Setting Encoder Output Mode Sets the Encoder Output Mode to output the pulse. ・Register name Encoder Output Mode ・VAL Off（Output no pulse） Position Up（Pulse output when new position in normal rotation direction is detected）...

  • Page 51: Setting Encoder Reset Signal

    （when “10 μ sec” is set on “Encoder Timeout”) (Example) Encoder Timeout : 10 4.2.7.9 Setting Encoder Reset Signal Sets the Encoder Reset signal. ・Register name Encoder Reset Source ・VAL Off ( No Reset Source ） Acquisition Start / Acquisition End Frame Start / Frame End LineIn1 / LineIn2 / LineIn3 （when “Frame End”...

  • Page 52: User Set Control

    4.2.8 User Set Control 4.2.8.1 Setting Memory Selection Selects the location of camera setting data saved in the flash memory. ・Register name User Set Selector ・VAL Default / User Set 1（Factory setting/ User setting） （Example） User Set Selector: User Set 1 4.2.8.2 Setting Memory Loading (Reading the camera setting data from the flash memory)

  • Page 53: Setting Memory Saving

    4.2.8.3 Setting Memory Saving (Saving the camera setting data into the flash memory) The current camera setting data is saved in the flash memory. ・Register name User Set Save ・VAL Execute() (Example) User Set Selector : User Set 1（Selecting User setting） User Set Save : Execute() （Saving User setting data）...

  • Page 54: Transport Layer Control

    ③ Set the “Execute()” on “User Set Save “ User Set Save : Execute() The camera setting data at factory shipping can be used to operate the camera even after the power for camera is off. 4.2.9 Transport Layer Control 4.2.9.1 Setting Persistent IP Sets IP by checking the box.
  • Page 55 When the box is checked, Persistent IP address, Persistent Subnet mask and Persistent Default gateway are effective. UME-0100-05 RMSL8K12GE...
  • Page 56 4.2.9.2 Packet Size Packet size can be changed via the GevSCPSPacketSize camera register. Register name : GevSCPSPacketSize ⚫ : 512 ~ 9152 * ⚫ 1 packet contains not only image data, but also a data header with transmission information. Therefore, by increasing the packet size, the number of packets to send can be reduced, reducing the overall data volume.
  • Page 57 4.2.9.3 Packet Delay Packet Delay can be set via the following register: ・Register name ： Gev SCPD ・VAL ： 0～4294967295 Notes: Packet Delay is set to 0 at the time of shipping; however it should be set to as large a value as possible to obtain stable image data. However, if the value is too large, the frame rate will drop.

  • Page 58: Setting Pixel Correction

    4.2.10 NED additional features 4.2.10.1 Setting Pixel Correction Sets the method of the pixel correction. ・Register name NED_FFCMode ・VAL Disable (Factory black correction) Factory white (Factory black and white correction) User white (Factory black and user white correction) User black + Factory white (User black and factory white correction) User black + User white (User black and user white correction)

  • Page 59: Saving White Pixel Correction Data

    4.2.10.3 Saving White Pixel Correction Data Acquires current white pixel correction data and saves it in the flash memory. One set of correction data can be saved for each step of analog gain. ・Register name NED_PRNUCalibration ・VAL Execute() (Example) NED_PRNUCalibration: Execute() 4.2.10.4 Saving Black Pixel Correction Data Acquires current black pixel correction data and saves it in the flash memory.

  • Page 60: Setting Procedure Of External Trigger Settings (For Examples)

    4.3 Setting Procedure of External Trigger Settings (for Examples) 4.3.1 One-phase Trigger setting (for Example) This is the setting procedure in the case that “LineIn3” as “Line Selector” and “TTL” as “Line Format” are used. ① Setting No-Permission before using External Trigger After selecting “Trigger Selector“in the categories of “Acquisition Control”, set as follows.

  • Page 61: Two-Phase Trigger Setting (For Example)

    set as follows. Trigger Mode : On (See section 4.2.4.3) Remark: The above settings can be saved. (See section 4.2.8.3 “Setting Memory Saving”) 4.3.2 Two-phase Trigger setting (for Example) This is the setting procedure in the case that “LineIn1” and “LineIn2” as “Line Selector”...
  • Page 62 ⑤ Selecting Encoder Mode After selecting “Encoder Mode” in the category of “Encoder Control” set as follows. HighResolution (Example) HighResolution Encoder Mode: See section 4.2.7.4 ⑥ Selecting External Trigger Signal Type “External Trigger Signal Type” can be set below. After selecting “Trigger Selector“ in the category of “Acquisition Control”, set as follows (Example) Encoder 1 and Rising Edge Trigger Source : Encoder1...

  • Page 63: Calculating The Maximum Value Of Packet Delay

    4.4 Calculating the Maximum Value of Packet Delay The maximum value for the packet delay setting can be calculated as below. In order to achieve the desired frame rate without dropping frames, it is necessary to set a value smaller than the maximum packet delay. Payload Size = Width x Height x (No.

  • Page 64: Exposure Mode And Timing

    4.5 Exposure Mode and Timing The camera has three exposure modes. 4.5.1 Free run Exposure Mode The free run exposure mode can be used when the “Trigger Mode” is “Off” (Disable). (See section 4.2.4.3 but set “Off” at this time) The Acquisition Line Rate and the Programmable Exposure Time are set in the camera control registers.

  • Page 65: External Trigger (Timed) Exposure Mode

    4.5.2 External Trigger (Timed) Exposure Mode The external trigger (Timed) exposure mode can be used when ”On” (Enable) on “Trigger Mode” and “Timed” on “Exposure Mode” are set. The line period is determined by the time from rising edge to rising edge of the trigger pulse cycle.

  • Page 66: External Trigger (Triggerwidth) Exposure Mode

    4.5.3 External Trigger (TriggerWidth) Exposure Mode The external trigger (Trigger Width) exposure mode can be used when ”On” (Enable) on “Trigger Mode” and “Trigger Width” on “Exposure Mode” are set. The line period is determined by the time from rising edge to rising edge of the trigger pulse cycle.

  • Page 67: Setting Offset

    4.6 Setting Offset In the diagram below, the horizontal axis indicates the volume of light and vertical axis indicates the output. Fs shows the output at saturation. Dd shows the output at darkness. (Both Fs and Dd are digital.) Se shows for the saturation current, or the amount of exposure when the output saturates.

  • Page 68: Setting Gain

    4.7 Setting Gain The camera can adjust the analog gain (x1 to X10.0 in 8 steps) and the digital gain. As the diagram below indicates, increasing the gain setting increases the slope of the camera’s response curve and results in a higher camera output for a given amount of light.
  • Page 69 Gain-Sensitivity is shown below. Table 4-7-1 Gain-Sensitivity Sensitivity Analog Amplifier (V/lx s) x1.00 0.0dB x2.00 6.0dB x3.00 9.5dB x4.00 12.0dB x5.00 14.0dB x6.00 15.6dB x8.00 18.1dB x10.00 20.0dB 1000 Digital gain x1, Pixel correction: default, (Factory white correction data, Correction level 800DN) UME-0100-05 RMSL8K12GE...

  • Page 70: Pixel Correction

    4.8 Pixel Correction Generally speaking, image sensors (CCD, CMOS and so on) have fixed pattern noise and photo response non-uniformity. When you use the lens, lens shadings and light sources also can cause non-uniformity. The camera is set to the optimal correction before shipping in order to provide images of high grade.
  • Page 71 4.9 Gamma Correction Setting Switches Gamma correction value. The relation between Input and Output should be calculated to the following formula. Output = 1023* (Input / 1023) ^ (gamma) Figure 4-14-1 Gamma Correction Characteristics UME-0100-05 RMSL8K12GE...

  • Page 72: Basic Camera Setting Checks

    Use a CAT-5e or above LAN cable. In cases where cable length is long, CAT-6 or above is recommended. Be sure that the network on which you connect your GigE camera is a dedicated network and not shared with any other data transmitting devices. Not only will image data not be correctly obtained, it may also interfere with the data transmission.

  • Page 73: Sensor Handling Instructions

    6 Sensor Handling Instructions 6.1 Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor The CMOS sensors are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge and can deteriorate as a result. Take care when handing the sensor. 6.2 Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches The CMOS sensor window is part of the optical path and should be handled like other optical components with care.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting The following pages contain several troubleshooting charts that can help you find the cause of problems users sometimes encounter. 7.1 No Image The camera has the correct connections The indicator is glowing. with the power source. The power source meets the specified voltage. After power on, the power source meets the specified voltage.
  • Page 75 Is the LAN port set up correctly? Set up the LAN port correctly. The camera may be out of order. Please contact us for service. カメラの修理をご依頼ください。 The capture software program is Check whether the software included on custom made. the GigEGrab can capture images. With the GigEGrab sample software program The capture software must provided, no image is captured.

  • Page 76: Noise On Image

    7.2 Noise on Image The camera has been used for 3 or Noise is present from more years, ambient the beginning. temperature is higher than room temperature. servomotor magnetic valve is placed There are some consumable parts near the camera. in the camera.

  • Page 77: Camera Becomes Hot

    The power source has no fluctuation in voltage and is not deteriorated. Use a stable power supply. 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)

  • Page 78: Others

    8 Others 8.1 Notice No part of this document may be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the ⚫ express written consent of NED. The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice. ⚫...

  • Page 79: Product Support

    8.3 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. UME-0100-05 RMSL8K12GE...

  • Page 80: Revision History

    Revision History Revision Number Date Changes 6 February 2019 Initial release 15 April 2019 Gamma formula modified 16 Dec 2019 Change in the setting area of exposure time 06 Feb. 2020 Figure 2-2-1 Dimensions (M72 Mount) change 18 June. 2021 Table 1-3-1 Sensor Length modified RMSL8K12GE UME-0100-05...

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