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GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (1/35)
Instruction Manual
GigE Vision Series
Version 1.7
Before using this product, be sure to read this instruction manual.
2nd floor, Kudan Center Building, 4-1-7 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0073 Japan
℡ +81-3-5651-7061
*The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice.

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  • Page 1 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (1/35) Instruction Manual GigE Vision Series Version 1.7 Before using this product, be sure to read this instruction manual. 2nd floor, Kudan Center Building, 4-1-7 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0073 Japan ℡ +81-3-5651-7061 *The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 2 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (2/35) Revision history Rev. Revision date Details of revision Prepared by 2022.10.28 Draft, new preparation Yasuhara 2022.11.4 Issuance of first edition Yasuhara, Azegami 2022.11.16 Correction of errors Yasuhara, Azegami 2022.11.17 Addition of explanation of lighting control, change Yasuhara, of I/O circuit drawing Azegami...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (3/35) Safety Precautions Meaning of indication Indicates a hazardous situation which, if the precaution with this indication is not observed, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if the product is erroneously handled by ignoring the precaution with this CAUTION indication, could result in bodily injury and/or property damage.
  • Page 4 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (4/35) Do not install this product at a location subject to direct sunlight or heat for a long period. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the product to fail. Do not short-circuit the signal output. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the product to fail.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (5/35) Table of Contents Applicable Cameras ......................6 Overview of Specifications ....................7 Positions and Names of Components.................. 8 Signal Connection ......................14 Major Camera Functions ....................18 Disclaimer ........................... 31 Others ..........................32 Product Specification List ....................33...

  • Page 6: Applicable Cameras

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (6/35) 1. Applicable Cameras Pixels Pixel size Frame rate Model name Sensor [μm] [fps] KC48GC4MX 5.3μm(H)× SVGA 5.3μm(V) KC48GC4CX Color KC130GC4MX 5.3μm(H)× EV76C560 1.3MP 1280 1024 5.3μm(V) KC130GC4CX Color KC300GC4MX 3.45μm(H)× IMX265 2064 1544 3.45μm(V) KC300GC4CX Color KC500GC4MX...

  • Page 7: Overview Of Specifications

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (7/35) 2. Overview of Specifications This product is an industrial camera equipped with a global shutter CMOS image sensor and GigE interface. The product is vibration-resistant and shock-resistant impact-resistant and can be used in a robot system or other systems. When used with an M12 Xcode cable (waterproof type) or a cable at CAT5e or higher with RJ45 connector (non-waterproof type), transmission up to 100 m is possible.

  • Page 8: Positions And Names Of Components

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (8/35) 3. Positions and Names of Components 3.1. Non-waterproof GigE Camera KC48GC4MX, KC48GC4CX, KC130GC4MX, KC130GC4CX, KC300GC4MX, KC300GC4CX, KC500GC4MX, KC500GC4CX, KC800GC4MX, KC800GC4CX, KC1200GC4MX, KC1200GC4CX 3.1.1. External dimensions Figure 1 Dimensions (Non-waterproof GigE Camera)

  • Page 9: Names Of Components

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (9/35) 3.1.2. Names of Components Thread hole M3 for camera fixation φ3 dowel hole for camera positioning Thread hole M2 for camera fixation φ3×3.5 dowel hole for camera positioning Figure 2 Camera bottom face (Non-waterproof GigE Camera) 10mm or below C-mount Flange...

  • Page 10: Connector Pin Assignment

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (10/35) 3.1.4. Connector pin assignment 1：DC+24V IN 2：GND 3：GPO 4：PWM 5：GND 6：I2C SCL (unused) 7：I2C SDA (unused) 8：DC+3.6V (unused) Figure 5 Connector pin assignment (Non-waterproof GigE Camera)

  • Page 11: External Dimensions

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (11/35) 3.2. Waterproof GigE Camera KC48GC3MX, KC48GC3CX, KC130GC3MX, KC130GC3CX, KC300GC3MX, KC300GC3CX, KC500GC3MX, KC500GC3CX, KC800GC3MX, KC800GC3CX, KC1200GC3MX, KC1200GC3CX, KC1600GC3MX, KC1600GC3CX, KC2000GC3MX, KC2000GC3CX, KC2400GC3MX, KC2400GC3CX 3.2.1. External dimensions Figure 6 External dimensions (Waterproof GigE Camera) * For KC48GC3MX, KC48GC3CX, KC130GC3MX, KC130GC3CX, KC300GC3MX, KC300GC3CX, KC500GC3MX, KC500GC3CX...
  • Page 12 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (12/35) Figure 7 External dimensions (Waterproof GigE Camera) * For KC800GC3MX, KC800GC3CX, KC1200GC3MX, KC1200GC3CX, KC1600GC3MX, KC1600GC3CX, KC2000GC3MX, KC2000GC3CX, KC2400GC3MX, KC2400GC3CX 3.2.2. Names of Components Thread hole M3 for camera fixation ●底面 ●Bottom face φ3 dowel hole for camera positioning Thread hole M2 for camera fixation φ3×3.5 dowel hole for camera positioning...
  • Page 13 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (13/35) C-mount 10 mm or below Flange surface * Use a lens with a protrusion from the lens mount flange surface of 10 mm or less. Figure 9 Lens 3.2.3. Camera rear face M12 X-code 8-pin connector M8 A-code 8-pin connector Figure 10 Camera rear face (Waterproof GigE Camera) 3.2.4.

  • Page 14: Signal Connection

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (14/35) 4. Signal Connection 4.1. Signal connection diagram (non-waterproof camera) It is possible to output an external control signal from the GPO port. The signal can also be used as a trigger input. It is also possible to output a lighting control signal (PWM). DC+24V Load GPI / Detect...
  • Page 15 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (15/35) 4.2. Signal connection diagrams (waterproof camera) It is possible to output an external control signal from the GPO port. GPO A can also be used as a trigger input. It is also possible to output a lighting control signal (PWM) and 24 V DC. DC+24V Load GPI / Detect...
  • Page 16 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (16/35) 4.3. Connection method of external trigger signal When acquiring an image via an external trigger, input the trigger signal to the GPO (GPO A for waterproof camera) of the control connector. The GPO (GPO A for waterproof camera) can be used for output and trigger input. When “External”...
  • Page 17 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (17/35) For a waterproof camera, use GPO A. For a waterproof camera, it is possible to use the power supply to the camera. When isolating the output circuit of the control device with a photo coupler or the like, it is not necessary to pay attention to the GND levels of the camera and the control device.

  • Page 18: Major Camera Functions

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (18/35) 5. Major Camera Functions The available functions and specification ranges partially differ depending on the model. 5.1. DeviceControl It is possible to read information such as camera model name and serial number. DeviceVendorName This is the camera manufacturer. “KOP” is indicated. DeviceModelName or CameraType This is the camera model name.
  • Page 19 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (19/35) 5.2. ImageFormatControl This is the parameter group related to image output format. By using this group, matters related to image including size, subsampling, and data format are specified. If a parameter explained in this section is changed, the size of the data to be transferred will be changed.
  • Page 20 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (20/35) BinningType With this function, as pixels adjacent in the vertical and horizontal directions are added, it is possible to increase the sensitivity. Unlike ROI, it is possible to decrease the resolution without changing the view angle. The setting values are as follows (Varies depending on the camera model): BINNING2X2 BINNING3X3...
  • Page 21 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (21/35) 5.3. AcquisitionControl This is the parameter group concerning image capturing. AcquisitionMode This specifies the image output mode. SingleFrame : Outputs a single image, and stops the image output (AcquisitionStop). MultiFrame : Outputs images in the number as specified in AcquisitionFrameCount, and stops the image output (AcquisitionStop).
  • Page 22 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (22/35) ExposureTime This specifies the exposure time [μs]. ShutterDelay This sets the standby time from the reception of a trigger pulse to the start of exposure [μs]. ExposureAuto In this mode, the exposure time is automatically adjusted such that the image to be output will have the brightness as specified in AutoFunctionTargetLevel.
  • Page 23 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (23/35) 5.4. AnalogControl This is the parameter group concerning output level including camera gain. Gain This sets the master gain (brightness of whole screen). Set it by magnification. GainAuto In this mode, the gain is automatically adjusted such that the image to be output will have the brightness as specified in AutoFunctionTargetLevel.
  • Page 24 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (24/35) E=(B-A)*Δ1+D 255=(C-B) *Δ2+E Figure 17 Diagram of 12-to-8-bit compression A: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 B: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 SlopeΔ1: 1(1/1), 2(1/2), 4(1/4), 8(1/8), 16(1/16), 32(1/32), 64(1/64), 128(1/128), 256(1/256), 512(1/512), 1024(1/1024), 2048(1/2048) SlopeΔ2: 1(1/1), 2(1/2), 4(1/4), 8(1/8), 16(1/16), 32(1/32), 64(1/64), 128(1/128),...
  • Page 25 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (25/35) 5.5. DigitalIOControl This is the parameter group for controlling the I/O output from the rear face of the camera. CameraPortFunctionA/B/C This changes the signal output mode. It is possible to turn ON/OFF the GPO signal output. It is possible to output a pulse in synchronization with the strobe trigger timing and make the flash timing of the lighting.
  • Page 26 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (26/35) Lighting control procedures To keep the lighting on from the camera, configure settings by following the steps below. To keep the lighting on Set CameraPWMFunction to “GPO.” Set CameraPWMOut to “TRUE(ON).” Set CameraPWMDutyRate to “0 (Min) to 15 (Max)” to adjust the lighting brightness. To turn off the lighting, set CameraPWMOut to “FALSE(OFF).”...
  • Page 27 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (27/35) 5.6. ActionControl This is the parameter group for ActionCommand. These parameters are used when precise trigger timing is required and when precise trigger control is conducted via a network using PTP in case contact trigger signals cannot be used.
  • Page 28 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (28/35) 5.7. UserSetControl It is possible to save image acquisition conditions of the camera that have been changed by the user in the camera or read them from the camera. It is also possible to return the parameters of the camera to the factory default values. UserSetSelector Select the UserSet for saving and loading.
  • Page 29 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (29/35) 5.8. TransportLayerControl This is the parameter group for outputting image data to GigEVision and Ethernet. Items that are frequently used are selected and explained here. PayloadSize This shows the size [bytes] of the image data you are going to transfer. GevLinkSpeed This shows the Ethernet connection speed.
  • Page 30 GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (30/35) GevSCPD This sets the interval between packets. It is normally set to 0. However, if the load on the Ethernet controller on the host computer side is great, increasing the value of this item can increase the interval between image data packets sent by the camera.

  • Page 31: Disclaimer

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (31/35) 6. Disclaimer ･We shall bear no responsibility whatsoever for any failure or damage caused by fire, earthquake, flood, lightning strike, act by third party, other accident, customer’s intention or neglect, misuse, or use of the product in other abnormal conditions (including failure/damage attributable to a third party).

  • Page 32: Others

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (32/35) 7. Others The product specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. The functions, designs, etc. provided in this instruction manual are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 33: Product Specification List

    GigE Vision Series Instruction Manual (33/35) 8. Product Specification List Non-waterproof Non-waterproof Non-waterproof GigE Vision SVGA Camera GigE Vision 1.3MP Camera GigE Vision 3MP Camera Model KC48GC4MX KC48GC4CX KC130GC4MX KC130GC4CX KC300GC4MX KC300GC4CX Monochrome/Color Monochrome Color Monochrome Color Monochrome Color Interface GigE Vision (RJ45) 1/3”...
  • Page 34 -30°C ~ +60°C / 20% ~ 90%RH (No condensation) /Humidity Vibration Resistance *2 Impact Resistance *3 Waterproof and IP67 Dustproof ○ Oilproof *4 *1 Appropriate heat radiation is required. *2 Complies with IEC 60068-2-6(JIS C 60068-2-6). *3 Complies with MIL-STD-810H. *4 Complies with Kowa Optronics standards.
  • Page 35 -30°C ~ +60°C / 20% ~ 90%RH (No condensation) /Humidity Vibration Resistance *2 Impact Resistance *3 Waterproof and IP67 Dustproof ○ Oilproof *4 *1 Appropriate heat radiation is required. *2 Complies with IEC 60068-2-6(JIS C 60068-2-6). *3 Complies with MIL-STD-810H. *4 Complies with Kowa Optronics standards.

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