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VP-61MX-18 H Revision History Revision Date Description 2021-04-28 Initial Release Page 2 of 82 D-21-355...
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6.4 Installing Vieworks Imaging Solution ..................18 Camera Interface ......................19 7.1 General Description ......................... 19 7.2 CoaXPress Connector ......................20 CoaXPress Connector (75 Ω DIN 1.0/2.3 Receptacle) ..............20 7.2.1 7.3 Power Input Receptacle ......................21 7.4 Control I/O Receptacle ......................22 7.5 Trigger Input Circuit .........................
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8.3.1 Trigger Mode ..........................28 8.3.2 Using a Software Trigger Signal ....................31 8.3.3 Using a CoaXPress Trigger Signal ....................32 8.3.4 Using an External Trigger Signal ....................33 8.3.5 Exposure Mode ..........................35 8.4 Setting the Exposure Time ....................... 37 8.5 Rolling Shutter .........................
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.18 Device User ID ......................... 72 9.19 Device Reset ..........................72 9.20 Field Upgrade .......................... 72 9.21 User Set Control ........................73 9.22 Sequencer Control ........................75 Troubleshooting ......................78 Appendix A Defective Pixel Map Download ..............79 Appendix B Field Upgrade ....................
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VP-61MX-18 H 1 Precautions General Do not drop, disassemble, repair or alter the device. Doing so may damage the camera electronics and cause an electric shock. Do not let children touch the device without supervision. Stop using the device and contact the nearest dealer or manufacturer for technical assistance if liquid such as water, drinks or chemicals gets into the device.
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VP-61MX-18 H 2 Warranty Do not open the housing of the camera. The warranty becomes void if the housing is opened. For information about the warranty, please contact your local dealer or factory representative. 3 Compliance & Certifications FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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VP-61MX-18 H 4 Package Component Package Component VP-61MX <F-mount> Page 8 of 82 D-21-355...
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5 Product Specifications Overview The VP-61MX-18 H, the latest model of the industrial proven VP series, is a new 61 megapixel CoaXPress camera and based on the latest CMOS image sensor technology (IMX455) from Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation. The VP-61MX-18 H offers up to 17.9 frames per second at 9568 × 6380 resolution. This camera uses thermo-electric Peltier (TEC) cooling technology developed for and used by many demanding medical market customers.
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VP-61MX-18 H Specifications VP-61MX-M/C 18 H External 11 ~ 24 V DC Power Dissipation Typ. 28.0 W Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 40℃, Storage: -40℃ ~ 70℃ 80.0 ㎜ × 80.0 ㎜ × 154.6 ㎜, 1070 g (with F-mount) Dimension / Weight API SDK Vieworks Imaging Solution 7.X Table 5.2 Specifications of VP-61MX-18 H...
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The Processing & Control logic processes the image data received from the CMOS image sensor and then transmits data through the CoaXPress interface. The Processing & Control logic also controls time-sensitive trigger inputs and output signals. Furthermore, Flash and DDR3 are installed outside FPGA. The DDR3 is used for the frame buffer to process images and the Flash stores the firmware to operate the Micro-Controller.
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VP-61MX-18 H Spectral Response Monochrome Spectral Response 5.4.1 The following graph shows the spectral response of the VP-61MX-18 H monochrome camera. Figure 5.2 VP-61MX-M18 H Spectral Response Page 13 of 82 D-21-355...
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VP-61MX-18 H Color Spectral Response 5.4.2 The following graph shows the spectral response of the VP-61MX-18 H color camera. Figure 5.3 VP-61MX-C18 H Spectral Response Page 14 of 82 D-21-355...
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VP-61MX-18 H Mechanical Specification The camera dimensions in millimeters are shown in the following figures. Figure 5.4 Mechanical Dimension for VP-61MX-18 H F-mount Page 15 of 82 D-21-355...
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VP-61MX-18 H Camera Mounting and Heat Dissipation 5.5.1 Camera Mounting Recommendations for Antivibration When you mount a camera in a poor condition, the fan equipped on the camera may amplify vibrations which can lead to blurry images. Follow the instructions below to prevent and/or reduce vibrations caused by the fan. ...
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VP-61MX-18 H 6 Connecting the Camera The following instructions assume that you have installed a CoaXPress Frame Grabber (hereinafter ‘CXP Frame Grabber’) in your computer including related software. The procedure below also assume that you may attempt to configure a link between a camera and CXP Frame Grabber by using four coax cables. For more detailed information, refer to your CXP Frame Grabber User Manual.
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VP-61MX-18 H Precaution to Connect the CXP Cables External or system vibrations may result in loosening or disengagement of the CXP cables from the CXP DIN connectors. Vieworks recommends that you make a connector locking bracket for your application or use a dedicated locking bracket (available from Vieworks, sold separately) for securing the cables to the CXP DIN connectors.
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③ 4 pin Control I/O Receptacle: provides access to the camera’s I/O lines. ④ CoaXPress Connector: transmits video data and controls the camera. Figure 7.1 VP-61MX-18 H with DIN 1.0/2.3-type Connectors Page 19 of 82...
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VP-61MX-18 H CoaXPress Connector CoaXPress protocol includes an automatic link detection mechanism (Plug and Play) to correctly detect the camera to the CXP Frame Grabber connection. The connection between the camera and CXP Frame Grabber uses a coax (also known as ‘coaxial’) cable and provides up to 6.25 Gbps bit rate per cable.
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VP-61MX-18 H Power Input Receptacle The power input receptacle is a Hirose 6 pin connector (part # HR10A-7R-6PB). The pin assignments and configurations are as follows: Figure 7.3 Pin Assignments for Power Input Receptacle Pin Number Signal Type Description 1, 2, 3 +12V DC Input DC Power Input...
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VP-61MX-18 H Control I/O Receptacle The Control I/O Receptacle is a Hirose 4 pin connector (part # HR10A-7R-4S) and consists of an external trigger signal input and strobe output ports. The pin assignments and configurations are as follows: Figure 7.4 Pin Assignments for Control I/O Receptacle Pin Number Signal Type...
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VP-61MX-18 H Trigger Input Circuit The following figure shows trigger signal input circuit of the 4 pin connector. Transmitted trigger signal is applied to the internal circuit through a photo coupler. With the Debounce feature, you can specify the width of input signal to be considered as a valid input signal.
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VP-61MX-18 H 8 Acquisition Control This chapter provides detailed information about controlling image acquisition. Triggering image acquisition Setting the exposure time Controlling the camera’s image acquisition rate Variation of the camera’s maximum allowed image acquisition rate according to the camera settings Overview This section presents an overview of the elements involved with controlling the acquisition of images.
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VP-61MX-18 H Exposure Start Trigger Applying an exposure start trigger signal to the camera will exit the camera from the waiting for exposure start trigger acquisition status and will begin the process of exposing and reading out a frame (see Figure 8.1). As soon as the camera is ready to accept another exposure start trigger signal, it will return to the waiting for exposure start trigger acquisition status.
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To apply trigger signals via CH1 of the CXP Frame Grabber, you must set the Trigger Source parameter to Link Trigger0. At that point, each time a proper CoaXPress trigger signal is applied to the camera by using the APIs provided by a CXP Frame Grabber manufacturer, the exposure start trigger signal will be applied to the camera.
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VP-61MX-18 H Acquisition Start/Stop Commands and Acquisition Mode Executing an Acquisition Start command prepares the camera to acquire frames. You must execute an Acquisition Start command before you can begin acquiring frames. Executing an Acquisition Stop command terminates the camera’s ability to acquire frames. When the camera receives an Acquisition Stop command: ...
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VP-61MX-18 H Exposure Start Trigger The Trigger Selector parameter is used to select a type of trigger and only the Exposure Start trigger is available on the VP-61MX-18 H camera. The Exposure Start trigger is used to begin frame acquisition. Exposure start trigger signals can be generated within the camera or may be applied externally by setting the Trigger Source parameter to Software, User Output0, Link Trigger0, Timer0 Active or Line0.
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VP-61MX-18 H Exposure Time Control with Trigger Mode = Off When the Trigger Mode parameter is set to Off, the exposure time for each frame acquisition is determined by the value of the camera’s Exposure Time parameter. For more information, see 8.4 Setting the Exposure Time.
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VP-61MX-18 H Exposure Time Control with Trigger Mode = On When the Trigger Mode parameter is set to On and the Trigger Source parameter is set to Software, the exposure time for each frame acquisition is determined by the value of the camera’s Exposure Time parameter. When the Trigger Mode parameter is set to On and the Trigger Source parameter is set to Link Trigger0 or Line0, the exposure time for each frame acquisition will be determined by the Exposure Mode parameter settings as follows:...
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VP-61MX-18 H Using a Software Trigger Signal 8.3.2 If the Trigger Mode parameter is set to On and the Trigger Source parameter is set to Software, you must apply a software trigger signal (exposure start) to the camera to begin each frame acquisition. Assuming that the camera is in a waiting for exposure start trigger acquisition status, frame exposure will start when the software trigger signal is received by the camera.
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For more information, refer to your CXP Frame Grabber User Manual. A rising edge or a falling edge of the CoaXPress signal can be used to trigger frame acquisition. The Trigger Activation parameter is used to select rising edge or falling edge triggering.
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VP-61MX-18 H Using an External Trigger Signal 8.3.4 If the Trigger Mode parameter is set to On and the Trigger Source parameter is set to Line0, an externally generated electrical signal injected into the Control I/O Receptacle will act as the exposure start trigger signal for the camera.
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VP-61MX-18 H External Trigger Delay 8.3.4.1 When you set the Trigger Source parameter to Timer0 Active, you can specify a delay between the receipt of a hardware trigger signal and when the trigger becomes effective. Set the Timer Tigger Source parameter in the Counter And Timer Control category to Line0. Set a delay (in microseconds) by using the Timer Delay parameter.
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VP-61MX-18 H Exposure Mode 8.3.5 If you are triggering the start of frame acquisition with an externally generated trigger signal (CoaXPress or External), two exposure modes are available: Timed and Trigger Width. Timed Exposure Mode When the Timed mode is selected, the exposure time for each frame acquisition is determined by the value of the camera’s Exposure Time parameter.
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When the Trigger Width exposure mode is selected, the length of the exposure for each frame acquisition will be directly controlled by the external trigger signal (CoaXPress or External). If the camera is set for rising edge triggering, the exposure time begins when the external trigger signal rises and continues until the external trigger signal falls.
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VP-61MX-18 H Setting the Exposure Time This section describes how the exposure time can be adjusted manually by setting the value of the Exposure Time parameter. If you are operating the camera in any one of the following ways, you must specify an exposure time by setting the camera’s Exposure Time parameter.
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VP-61MX-18 H Rolling Shutter The VP-61MX-18 H camera is equipped with an image sensor that has an electronic rolling shutter. The camera exposes and reads out the pixel line with a temporal offset (tRow) from one line to the next. When a trigger signal is applied to the camera, the camera resets the top line of pixels (Line 1) and begins exposing that line.
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VP-61MX-18 H The tRow value for the VP-61MX-18 H camera depending on the camera’s CoaXPress setting is as follows: CXP Link Configuration tRow 8.66 ㎲ 1 Channel 8.66 ㎲ 2 Channel 8.66 ㎲ 4 Channel Table 8.2 Temporal Offset Values depending on the number of CXP channels The temporal offset values shown in the table above refer to camera operation at full resolution.
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VP-61MX-18 H Overlapping Exposure with Sensor Readout The frame acquisition process on the camera includes two distinct parts. The first part is the exposure of the pixels in the image sensor. Once exposure is complete, the second part of the process – readout of the pixel values from the sensor –...
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VP-61MX-18 H Non-overlapped with Acquisition with Trigger Mode = On 8.6.2 When the Trigger Mode parameter is set to On, each time a frame is acquired the camera basically completes the entire exposure/readout process before acquisition of the next frame is started. The exposure for a new frame does not overlap the sensor readout for the previous frame.
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VP-61MX-18 H When you set the Trigger Mode parameter to On and operate the camera under the following condition, the camera can acquire images at the maximum frame rate. For example, if you want to acquire images at the maximum frame rate (17.93 fps) using the VP-61MX-18 H camera with the CXP Link Configuration –...
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VP-61MX-18 H Maximum Allowed Frame Rate In general, the maximum allowed acquisition frame rate on the camera may be limited by several factors: The amount of time that it takes to transmit an acquired frame from the camera to your computer. The amount of time needed to transmit a frame depends on the bandwidth assigned to the camera.
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VP-61MX-18 H 9 Camera Features Image Region of Interest The Image Region of Interest (ROI) feature allows you to specify a portion of the sensor array. You can acquire only the frame data from the specified portion of the sensor array while preserving the same quality as you acquire a frame from the entire sensor array.
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VP-61MX-18 H The XML parameters related to ROI settings are as follows. XML Parameters Value Description Effective width of the sensor SensorWidth SensorHeight Effective height of the sensor Maximum allowed width of the image with the current WidthMax camera settings Maximum allowed height of the image with the current HeightMax ImageFormatControl...
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VP-61MX-18 H On the VP-61MX-18 H camera, the maximum allowed frame rates depending on Vertical ROI changes are shown below. ROI Size (H × V) 1 Channel 2 Channels 4 Channels 9568 × 4 759.87 fps 1519.75 fps 2057.61 fps 9568 ×...
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VP-61MX-18 H Binning (Monochrome Only) The Binning has the effects of increasing the level value and decreasing resolution by summing the values of the adjacent pixels and sending them as one pixel. The XML parameters related to Binning are as follows. XML Parameters Value Description...
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VP-61MX-18 H The Sensor Binning (Binning Selector = Sensor) is only available when the Pixel Format is set to 8, 10 or 12-bit. When the Binning Selector is set to Sensor, the Average binning is only available. When the Binning Selector is set to Sensor, ×1 or ×3 is only available. ...
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The VP-61MX-18 H camera must be connected to a CXP Frame Grabber installed in your computer via CoaXPress interface. CoaXPress interface allows you to connect a camera to a CXP Frame Grabber by using simple coax cabling and allows up to 6.25 Gbps data rate per cable. The VP-61MX-18 H camera supports one master connection and up to three extension connections to configure a link.
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VP-61MX-18 H Pixel Format You can determine the pixel format (8 bits, 10 bits, 12 bits, 14 bits or 16 bits) of image data transmitted from the camera by using the Pixel Format parameter. The XML parameter related to Pixel Format is as follows. XML Parameter Description ImageFormatControl...
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VP-61MX-18 H Data ROI (Color Camera) The Balance White Auto feature provided by the color camera uses the pixel data from a Data Region of Interest (ROI) to adjust the related parameters. The XML parameters related to Data ROI are as follows. XML Parameters Value Description...
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VP-61MX-18 H White Balance (Color Camera) The color camera includes the white balance capability to adjust the color balance of the images acquired from the image sensor. With the white balancing scheme used on the VP-61MX-18 H camera, the Red, Green and Blue intensities can be adjusted individually.
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VP-61MX-18 H Gain and Black Level Increasing the Gain parameter increases all pixel values of the image. This results in a higher grey value output from the camera for a given amount of output from the image sensor. Selects the Gain Control to be adjusted by using the Gain Selector parameter. Sets the Gain parameter to the desired value.
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VP-61MX-18 H Defective Pixel Correction The CMOS sensor may have defect pixels which cannot properly react to the light. The VP-61MX-18 H camera provides a feature to correct the defect pixels to enhance the quality of output images. Defect pixel information of the CMOS used for each camera is saved in the camera during the manufacturing process.
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.10 Flat Field Correction The Flat Field Correction feature improves the image uniformity when you acquire a non-uniformity image due to external conditions. The Flat Field Correction feature can be summarized by the following equation: IC = (IR × M) / IF IC: Level value of corrected image IR: Level value of original image Target value of image after correction...
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VP-61MX-18 H It is recommended that you enable the Defective Pixel Correction feature before generating the Flat Field correction data. Before executing the Flat Field Data Generate parameter, you must set the camera as follows: OffsetX, Y: ...
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VP-61MX-18 H The XML parameters related to Flat Field Correction are as follows. XML Parameters Value Description Disables the Flat Field Correction feature. FlatFieldCorrection Enables the Flat Field Correction feature. Selects a location to save Flat Field data to or load Flat Field data from.
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VP-61MX-18 H Figure 9.6 Generation and Application of Flat Field Data Figure 9.7 Bilinear Interpolated Magnification Page 58 of 82 D-21-355...
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VP-61MX-18 H Flat Field Data Selector 9.10.1 As mentioned above, the generated Flat Field correction data are stored in the camera’s volatile memory and the data are lost if the camera is reset or powered off. To use the generated Flat Field correction data after the camera is powered on or reset, you need to save them in the camera’s non-volatile memory.
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.11 Digital I/O Control The Control I/O receptacle of the camera can be operated in various modes. The XML parameters related to Digital I/O Control are as follows. XML Parameters Value Description Selects the number 1 pin of the camera’s Control Line0 I/O receptacle.
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VP-61MX-18 H When you set the Line Source to User Output0, you can use the user setting values as output signals. Figure 9.9 User Output The camera can provide an Exposure Active output signal. The signal goes high when the exposure time for each frame acquisition begins and goes low when the exposure time ends as shown in the figure below.
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VP-61MX-18 H Strobe 9.11.1 When the Line Source parameter is set to Strobe, the camera can output Strobe signals. Typically, the strobe signal goes high when the exposure time begins and goes low when the exposure time ends. This signal can be used as a flash trigger and is also useful when you are operating a system where either the camera or the object being imaged is movable.
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VP-61MX-18 H Debounce 9.11.2 The Debounce feature of the VP-61MX-18 H camera allows to supply only valid signals to the camera by discriminating between valid and invalid input signals. The Debounce Time parameter specifies the minimum time that an input signal must remain High or Low in order to be considered as a valid input signal. When you use the Debounce feature, be aware that there is a delay between the point where the valid input signal arrives and the point where the signal becomes effective.
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.12 Timer Control When the Line Source parameter is set to Timer0Active, the camera can provide output signals by using the Timer. On the VP-61MX-18 H camera, the Frame Active, Exposure Active event, Strobe or external trigger signal is available as Timer source signal.
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VP-61MX-18 H For example, when the Timer Trigger Source is set to Exposure Active and the Timer Trigger Activation is set to Level High, the Timer will act as follows: When the source signals set by the Timer Trigger Source parameter are applied, the Timer will start operations.
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.13 Cooling Control A fan is installed on the rear panel of the camera and Thermoelectric Peltier is installed inside the camera to control the image sensor temperature. You can set the fan and Peltier to turn on or off. You can also set the Thermoelectric Peltier to turn on when a specified internal temperature is reached.
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.14 Temperature Monitor The camera has an embedded sensor chip to monitor the internal temperature. The XML parameters related to Device Temperature are as follows. XML Parameters Value Description Sets a temperature measuring spot to the image Sensor sensor.
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.16 Test Pattern To check whether the camera operates normally or not, it can be set to output test patterns generated in the camera, instead of the image data from the image sensor. Four types of test patterns are available; images with different values in horizontal direction (Grey Horizontal Ramp), images with different values in diagonal direction (Grey Diagonal Ramp), moving images with different values in diagonal direction (Grey Diagonal Ramp Moving) and images output from the image sensor (Sensor Specific).
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VP-61MX-18 H Figure 9.15 Grey Diagonal Ramp Figure 9.16 Grey Diagonal Ramp Moving Page 69 of 82 D-21-355...
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VP-61MX-18 H Figure 9.17 Sensor Specific The test pattern may look different because the region of the test pattern may vary depending on the camera’s resolution settings. Page 70 of 82 D-21-355...
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.17 Reverse X The Reverse X feature lets you flip images horizontally. This feature is available in all operation modes of the camera. The XML parameter related to Reverse X is as follows. XML Parameter Value Description FALSE Disables the Reverse X feature.
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Resets the camera physically. Table 9.24 XML Parameter related to Device Reset 9.20 Field Upgrade The camera provides a feature to upgrade the Firmware and FPGA logic through the CoaXPress interface without disassembling the camera in the field. Refer to Appendix B for more details about how to upgrade.
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.21 User Set Control You can save the current camera settings to the camera’s internal Flash memory. You can also load the camera settings from the camera’s internal Flash memory. The camera provides two setups to save and three setups to load settings.
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VP-61MX-18 H The camera settings stored in the Default can be loaded into the camera’s workspace, but cannot be changed. The settings set in the workspace will be lost if the camera is reset or powered off. To use the current setting values in the workspace after a reset, you must save the settings to one of the user spaces.
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VP-61MX-18 H 9.22 Sequencer Control The Sequencer Control provided by the VP-61MX-18 H camera allows you to apply different sets of parameter settings, called ‘Sequencer Set’, to a sequence of image acquisitions. As the camera acquires images, it applies one Sequencer Set after the other. This allows the camera to respond quickly to changing imaging requirements. For example, changes in illumination conditions influence the imaging requirements.
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VP-61MX-18 H Use Case – Applying Four Different Flat Field Correction Data to Sequencer Sets For example, assume that four different Flat Field correction data optimized for White, Green, Red and Blue pixels are applied to four different Sequencer Sets to inspect LCD panels. Set the Sequencer Mode parameter to Off.
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VP-61MX-18 H You can save the user defined Sequencer Sets in the camera’s non-volatile memory by using the User Set Control feature. For more information, refer to 9.21 User Set Control. Executing the Sequencer Reset parameter allows to return to the Sequencer Set 0 status at any time while cycling through the Sequencer.
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VP-61MX-18 H 10 Troubleshooting When you have a problem with a Vieworks camera, please check the following: If no image is displayed on your computer, Ensure that all the cable connections are secure. Ensure that the power supply is properly connected. ...
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VP-61MX-18 H Defective Pixel Map Download Appendix A Create a Defective Pixel Map data in Microsoft Excel format as shown in the left figure below and save as a CSV file (*.csv). The figure in the right shows the created Excel file opened in Notepad. The following rules need to be applied when creating the file.
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VP-61MX-18 H Once the download is complete, the saving process will begin. During the saving process, make sure not to disconnect the power cord. After completing the download, click the OK button to close the confirmation. Page 80 of 82 D-21-355...
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VP-61MX-18 H Field Upgrade Appendix B You can upgrade the MCU, FPGA and XML file of the camera by following the procedure below. Run Vieworks Imaging Solution 7.X and click the Configure button to display the window as shown below. Select the PKG tab, click the File Path button, search and select the MCU, FPGA or XML upgrade file, and then click the Download button.
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