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- Page 1 CC640 Digital Camera August 2010 Copyright © 2007 Campbell Scientific (Canada)Corp.
- Page 2 WARRANTY AND ASSISTANCE This equipment is warranted by CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC (CANADA) CORP. (“CSC”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve (12) months from date of shipment unless specified otherwise. ***** Batteries are not warranted.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.1 Connecting....................3 2.2 Configuring....................4 2.3 Operating ....................4 2.4 Retrieving Images..................4 2.5 Additional Reference Material..............4 2.6 CC640 Quick Check List................4 3. Camera Hardware Description ........5 3.1 Terminal Block Connections ..............5 3.2 Power Switch....................5 3.3 Snap Button ....................6 3.4 Setup Button .....................6 3.5 Video Output ....................6... - Page 4 CC640 Table of Contents 8.1 Lenses and Field of View ..............22 8.2 Focus and Zoom Adjustment ..............23 8.2.1 Temperature and Variations and Focus .......... 23 8.2.2 Focusing Number (Displayed in Video Output)......23 8.2.3 C2404 USB 2.0 Video Capture Cable with RCA Extension..24 8.3 Lens Filter ....................
- Page 5 Appendices A. Camera Enclosure........... A-1 A.1 Preliminary Enclosure................. A-1 B. Quick Set Up and Test Procedure— CC640 in Standalone Mode ......... B-1 Figures 1. CC640 Camera....................2 2. Terminal Block Position and Layout ............5 3. Camera to Datalogger RS-232 Port (DCE) Connection ......9 4.
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Page 6: Specifications
CC640 Digital Camera 1. Specifications Power Supply Operating: 9-15 VDC 250 mA Max Quiescent: 250 uA typical Operating Temperature -40°C to +70°C Ext. Input Signal Logic Low Level: 0 - 0.7 VDC (-12VDC Absolute Min) Logic High Level: 4 – 15 VDC (15VDC Absolute Max) RS-485 Max. -
Page 7: Introduction
The camera contains a compact flash memory card interface that turns the camera into a powerful image logger. The combination of JPEG compression and memory card storage enables the CC640 to store over 10,000 images. The CC640 can operate in a stand-alone mode with image acquisitions triggered by the cameras own precision real time clock. -
Page 8: Connecting
ON position and verify the proper LED sequence before connecting the camera for communication. For Standalone Mode, the CC640 can be connected directly to the power supply by wiring Ground first, and then +12VDC. Capturing images in Standalone mode requires the use of a FAT16 formatted Compact Flash Memory Card (Section 3.8). -
Page 9: Configuring
Campbell Scientific website. 2.3 Operating The CC640 is capable of acquiring images in a self-timed mode, an external trigger mode, and by manually taking a picture using the Snap button (Section 3.3). Self-timed mode is set using the Device Configuration Utility, while a short pulse applied to the Ext. -
Page 10: Camera Hardware Description
CC640 Digital Camera 3. Camera Hardware description 3.1 Terminal Block Connections NOTE Only shielded cable should be used for connections to the terminal block. Power Ground +12 VDC 9-15 VDC Power, 250 mA Ext. External Trigger Input, 5.0 Volt Logic Signal, 15 Volts Max... -
Page 11: Snap Button
A USB 2.0 video capture cable and 6 foot RCA extension can be purchased separately from Campbell Scientific Canada, in order to interface the CC640 to a laptop or PC (part number C2404). The video output will remain on until the setup button is pressed to toggle it off. -
Page 12: External I/O Connector
Please contact a Campbell Scientific sales representative for details and availability of the CC640 peripherals. The Ext. (External Control) input signal can be used to initiate an image acquisition. -
Page 13: Compact Flash Memory Card
The compact flash card is also used to provide a means of updating the camera’s embedded firmware. This is done by downloading the appropriate files from any Campbell Scientific website, renaming the new firmware hex file as “NEWCODE.HEX” (all upper case), and placing it in the root directory of the compact flash memory card. -
Page 14: Communications
CC640 Digital Camera LED will remain continuously on during this process, which may take up to 5 minutes. It is imperative that the power supply is not interrupted during this process. After completion the LED will turn off. Power down the camera, remove the memory card, and delete the “NEWCODE.HEX”... -
Page 15: Rs-232 Port
CC640 Digital Camera 4.2 RS-232 Port The 10-pin RS-232 header connector is designed to provide a 9 Pin DCE type port by using either of the ribbon cable adapters provided with the camera. Part number C1946 provides a male 9-pin connector and C1947 provides a female 9-pin connector. - Page 16 CC640 Digital Camera FIGURE 5. RS-232 Wiring using DB9M-TERM Boards with Multi-Conductor Cable Depending on the datalogger the wires can be terminated directly on the control ports or another DB9M-TERM adapter board can be used to provide a 9-pin connector at the datalogger end (see Figure 5).
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Page 17: Connections For Configuration
CC640 Digital Camera FIGURE 6. Connections for Configuration The RS-232 port is used in conjunction with the Device Configuration software to change settings in the camera such as the PakBus addresses. Figure 6 illustrates the connections required for interfacing to a computer. -
Page 18: Cs I/O Port
CC640 Digital Camera FIGURE 7. Camera Connections for CS I/O Port Operation 4.3 CS I/O Port The CS I/O port on the camera provides a connector for CS I/O communications. The port is designed to communicate with Campbell Scientific dataloggers equipped with CS I/O communication ports. A ribbon... -
Page 19: Rs-485 Port
2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9. Colour is not important, just that the above listed pins of the DB9M-TERM at the CC640 go to the corresponding pins of the DB9M-TERM at the logger end. -
Page 20: Device Configuration Utility
Press the Setup Button (this temporarily forces the RS-232 port to 115KBAUD). • Within 40 Seconds invoke the Device Configuration Utility (Figure 9). • Select CC640 as the device and connect to the camera. • Table 2 offers further information on configuration settings. -
Page 21: Device Configuration Utility Screen
CC640 Digital Camera FIGURE 9. Device Configuration Utility Screen... -
Page 22: Explanation Of Configuration Settings
TABLE 2. Explanation of Configuration Settings Parameter Type Description Default Value Version Read The firmware version of the CC640 operating system Only PakBus Port Read/ Options: NONE, CS I/O, RS-485, RS-232 NONE Write Only select a PakBus Port if communications are being used to transfer images via PakBus. - Page 23 CC640 Digital Camera Self-Timed Interval Read/ Options: 0-1440 Write If this parameter is non–zero then the camera will automatically wake itself up and acquire images based on the interval entered. Motorized Enclosure Read/ Options: Disable, Enable Disable Write Select enable if the ENC-CC motorized covered enclosure is used.
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Page 24: Operational Description
CC640 Digital Camera Write Weekday Read/ Options: Sun. – Sat. Write Hour Read/ Options: 0 – 23 Write In 24 Hour Format Only Minute Read/ Options: 0-59 Write Second Read/ Options: 0-59 Write Temperature Read Temperature in Degrees Celsius -55 to +125. Temperatures Only beyond the operating temperature range are not recommended. -
Page 25: Image Quality
When the CC640 is over-exposed by an overly bright object, such as the sun in a sky shot, the over-exposed object may begin to turn black. This is a result of the CMOS image sensor being over-exposed to light and becoming saturated. -
Page 26: Jpeg Compression
CC640 Digital Camera FIGURE 10. Illustration of Time Stamp Banner 7.4 JPEG Compression There are 5 selectable levels of JPEG compression: • Very High (32 Kbytes Typical) • High (48 Kbytes Typical) • Medium (72 Kbytes Typical) • (100 Kbytes Typical) •... -
Page 27: Lens
8.1 Lenses and Field of View Currently there are 2 optional lenses for the CC640 camera. A 3.5-8 mm and a 6-12 mm. What does this mean? These numbers have a direct correlation to the zoom or field of view. -
Page 28: Focus And Zoom Adjustment
8.2.2 Focusing Number (Displayed on Video Output) A focusing number is displayed with the analog video output to assist with focusing the CC640 camera. The focusing number is a number that generally increases, as an image becomes more “in-focus”. The focusing number is much easier to distinguish rather than fine details on a small video monitor or TV. -
Page 29: C2404 Usb 2.0 Video Capture Cable With Rca Extension
There may be instances where the focusing numbers cannot be used to focus the CC640. One such scene may be where a nearby object is the desired to be in focus and the background may be out of focus. However, for most “scene”... -
Page 30: Usb 2.0 Video Capture Cable (Extension Not Shown)
Figure 13: Desktop Icons for GrabBee Software To start the focusing process you will need to first complete the connection between the laptop and the CC640 camera. Connect the RCA extension cable to the Composite Video input of the video capture cable then connect the other... -
Page 31: Grabbee Software Application
Figure 14. Figure 14: GrabBee Software Application The software will need to be configured for use with the CC640. First, use the Video Input button of the GrabBee toolbar to change the input from S-Video to Composite. Second select the Option button of the toolbar. In the “General”... -
Page 32: Lens Filter
CC640 power switch to the On position, ensure the lens cap has been removed, and push the Setup button of the CC640. An image should appear in the Video Window with the Focusing number displayed. -
Page 33: Maintenance
If the filter or lens requires cleaning, it is very important that only a proper lens cloth (like those included with your CC640 camera) or lens tissue be used. The use of inappropriate materials to clean the lens can permanently damage or reduce the effectiveness of the filter or lens. -
Page 34: Combination Of External And Self-Timed Triggers
• Set the parameter PakBus Port to None 10.2.2 CS I/O Communications The camera can download images to a compatible Campbell Scientific datalogger via the CS I/O port. The following items are required for CS I/O PakBus communications: •... -
Page 35: Rs-232 Communications
CC640 Digital Camera • Ensure that the parameter CS I/O CSDC ADDRESS of the camera is unique amongst the peripherals that are connected to the dataloggers’ CS I/O port. • Connect the camera’s CS I/O port to the datalogger using the supplied ribbon cable adapter. -
Page 36: Concurrent Communications
(15 minutes prior) to shorten the connect times. 11. Power Calculations and Timings The CC640 was specifically designed for operation in power-constrained systems such as solar powered sites. It is critical in such systems that the power switch on the camera always be left in the AUTO position to take advantage of the low power mode. -
Page 37: Rs-232 Port File Transfer Times And Power Usage Per Image
CC640 Digital Camera (Every 6 Hours) 0.014 Amp-Hrs (Every 2 Hours) 0.031 Amp-Hrs (Every 60 minutes) 0.056 Amp-Hrs (Every 30 minutes) 0.106 Amp-Hrs (Every 15 minutes) 0.206 Amp-Hrs 288 (Every 5 minutes) 0.606 Amp-Hrs 1440 (Every minute) 3.006 Amp-Hrs 11.2 Operation with Communications If the camera is operating in a standalone mode, the time the camera is operational in this mode is typically 30 seconds. -
Page 38: Cr10X Interface Guide
12. CR10X Interface Guide This section contains information for interfacing the CC640 camera to the CR10X datalogger. The CC640 camera can interface to the CR10X datalogger via the CS I/O port directly or through an MD485 interface. -
Page 39: Cr10X *D15 Settings
CR10X be limited to 12 feet or less. Refer to Figure 7 for connections to the CR10X. 13. CR1000 Interface Guide This section contains information for interfacing the CC640 camera to the CR1000 datalogger. The CR1000 and the CC640 both have several different... -
Page 40: Cr1000 Cs I/O Communications
CC640 Digital Camera types of communication ports. This provides many different interface options for the user. This includes using the CS I/O port, the 9 Pin RS-232 Serial Port, the control COM ports (1-4), and RS-485 if using an MD485 interface. -
Page 41: Cr1000 Rs-232 Port Communications
CC640 Digital Camera memory to 200 in order to avoid long communication delays. An example Files Manager setting is as follows: (55,USR:SkySouth.JPG,3) • Camera PakBus address is 55 • The files will be stored in the USR: director with a name SkySouth####.JPG where #### is an incrementing number. -
Page 42: Remote Image Retrieval
CC640 Digital Camera illustrated in Figure 4, terminal 2 is the RS-232 output from the camera and terminal 3 is the RS-232 input to the camera. The DB9M-TERM adapter terminal block numbers corresponds with the DB-9 pin numbers. For example pin 1 on a DB9 corresponds with terminal #1 and pin 9 corresponds with terminal #9. - Page 43 CC640 Digital Camera 14.2 Using LoggerNet File Control Images that are in the dataloggers memory can be viewed or collected on demand by using the File Control feature that is available under the Tools menu of the connect screen. Using the file control can also be useful for debugging purposes.
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Page 44: Task Setup / Lncmd.exe
CC640 Digital Camera 14.3 Task Setup / LNCMD.EXE Automated image collection can be achieved by setting up a Task in LoggerNet that executes the LNCMD.EXE executable. A sample screen of a Task setup that executes LNCMD.EXE is shown in Figure 12 Task Setup. In this example the station CR10XPB is a station that is setup in LoggerNet. -
Page 45: Task Using Add After To Collect Images After Scheduled Call
CC640 Digital Camera In the above example the task will execute on its own schedule separate from data collection. A task can also be created that calls the LNCMD.EXE after scheduled data is collected. This may be more desirable for stations that are called using a dial up connection to eliminate separate dialing for data and images. -
Page 46: Installation
CC640 Digital Camera 15. Installation The camera must be installed in an environmentally sealed enclosure that offers protection from moisture or high humidity. It is also recommended that desiccant be installed in the camera enclosure to absorb excess humidity. Failure to install or replace the desiccant as required may cause malfunctions or damage the camera. - Page 47 CC640 Digital Camera This is a blank page.
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Page 48: A. Camera Enclosure
A.1 Preliminary Enclosure The preliminary enclosure is an outdoor enclosure that can be used to house the CC640 camera. The 9721 cable would normally be used to carry power from the supply to the camera. This cable also supplies enough conductors to use RS-485 or RS-232 communications to send images to a datalogger using PakBus. -
Page 49: A-2. Preliminary Enclosure—Bottom View
Appendix A. Camera Enclosure FIGURE A-2. Preliminary Enclosure—Bottom View... -
Page 50: A-3. Preliminary Mount Attached To A Cm202 Crossarm
Appendix A. Camera Enclosure FIGURE A-3. Preliminary Mount Attached to a CM202 Crossarm... - Page 51 Appendix A. Camera Enclosure This is a blank page.
- Page 52 Procedure—CC640 in Standalone Mode PURPOSE: The steps below are designed to help first-time users operate the CC640 camera. The procedures are useful to do a quick check on the camera’s operation and familiarize the user with focusing. These procedures are intended for use only as an initial check of the CC640’s operation.
- Page 53 STEP 4: Connect your TV or video monitor to the video-out port on the back of the CC640 and turn it on. STEP 5: Move the toggle switch on the back of the CC640 to the ‘On’ position. Observe that the LED flashes four times. This is a normal power on sequence.
- Page 54 Appendix B. Quick Set Up and Test Procedure—CC640 in Standalone Mode NOTE Refer to the CC640 manual for operation with a compact flash memory card. If a properly formatted memory card is inserted in your camera, pressing the Snap button will store the images to the memory card.
- Page 55 Appendix B. Quick Set Up and Test Procedure—CC640 in Standalone Mode This is a blank page.