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VC nano Series
Operating Manual
Hardware specifications and special software functions
of VC nano Smart Cameras
Revision 4.0 – 23 Jul 2014
Document name: VC_nano_Series.pdf
 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen, Germany
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  • Page 1 ® ® Vision Components The Smart Camera People VC nano Series Operating Manual Hardware specifications and special software functions of VC nano Smart Cameras Revision 4.0 – 23 Jul 2014 Document name: VC_nano_Series.pdf  Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen, Germany...
  • Page 2 Foreword and Disclaimer This documentation has been prepared with most possible care. However Vision Components GmbH does not take any liability for possible errors. In the interest of progress, Vision Components GmbH reserves the right to perform technical changes without further notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual Table of Contents 1 General Information 2 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications VC4012nano Technical Specifications VC6010nano Technical specifications VC6210nano Technical specifications VC6210nano cube Technical specifications VC6210nano tube Technical Specifications VC6211nano Technical specifications VC6212nano...
  • Page 4: General Information

    The nano Series Smart Cameras have been designed for high resolution image processing with a very small form factor. The VC nano Series Smart Cameras are the ideal compromise between high performance and low system costs, and its very compact form factor of only 80 x 45 x 20 mm and 170g (incl.
  • Page 5 VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual VC6210nano cube dual Smart Camera VC6210nano tube Smart Camera head The new VC nano cube Smart Camera and VC nano tube Smart Camera take the concept and the housing of the standard VC nano camera series and adds an amazing new feature: the remote head.
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 2 Technical Specifications 2.1 Technical Specifications VC4012nano Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/ 2.5" Aptina MT9P031 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 2592(H) x 1944(V) (5.0 million pixels) Pixel size: 2.2(H) x 2.2(V) µm...
  • Page 7: Technical Specifications Vc6010Nano

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 2.2 Technical Specifications VC6010nano Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/3" Aptina MT9V034 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 752(H) x 480(V) (Wide VGA) Pixel size: 6.0(H) x 6.0(V) µm Active sensor size: 4.51(H) x 2.88(V) mm...
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications Vc6210Nano

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 2.3 Technical specifications VC6210nano Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/3" Aptina MT9V034 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 752(H) x 480(V) (Wide VGA) Pixel size: 6.0(H) x 6.0(V) µm Active sensor size: 4.51(H) x 2.88(V) mm...
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications Vc6210Nano Cube

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 2.4 Technical specifications VC6210nano cube Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/3" Aptina MT9V034 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 752(H) x 480(V) (Wide VGA) Pixel size: 6.0(H) x 6.0(V) µm...
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications Vc6210Nano Tube

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 2.5 Technical specifications VC6210nano tube Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/3" Aptina MT9V034 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 752(H) x 480(V) (Wide VGA) Pixel size: 6.0(H) x 6.0(V) µm...
  • Page 11 VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual The following diagram shows the maximum reachable (with the shortest shutter time) framerate according to the number of captured lines for the VC6010, VC6210 and VC6210 nano Cube, in 2 cases:...
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications Vc6211Nano

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 2.6 Technical Specifications VC6211nano Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/1.8" e2V EV76C560 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 1280(H) x 1024(V) Pixel size: 5.3(H) x 5.3(V) µm Active sensor size: 6.8(H) x 5.5(V) mm...
  • Page 13 VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual The following diagram shows the maximum reachable (with the shortest shutter time) framerate according to the number of captured lines for the VC6211: The following table gives some example values. Resolution Max.
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications Vc6212Nano

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 2.7 Technical specifications VC6212nano Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/ 2.5" Aptina MT9P031 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 2592(H) x 1944(V) Pixel size: 2.2(H) x 2.2(V) µm Active sensor size: 5.70(H) x 4.28(V) mm...
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications Vc6215Nano

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 2.8 Technical specifications VC6215nano Component / Feature Specification CMOS Sensor: 1/1.8" e2V EV76C570 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 1600(H) x 1200(V) Pixel size: 4.5(H) x 4.5(V) µm Active sensor size: 7.2(H) x 5.4(V) mm...
  • Page 16: Camera Interfaces

    PLC IO / Trigger / Power Supply Interface LAN / Ethernet Interface The VC nano Series cameras incorporate the following connector interfaces: LAN / Ethernet interface PLC IO, power supply and trigger interface The pin assignments, electrical specifications as well as available accessories are shown for each interface connector in the following sections.
  • Page 17: Lan / Ethernet Interface

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 3.1 LAN / Ethernet Interface 3.1.1 Pin Assignments LAN / Ethernet Interface Signal rear view camera socket: 3.1.2 Available Accessories for LAN / Ethernet socket Signal Pin (to cam.) Pin (to PC)
  • Page 18: Power Supply, I/O Interface And Trigger Interface

    3.2.2 Electrical specifications Camera Power Supply With the VC nano Series cameras the PLC supply contacts are internally connected with the camera power supply pin 2. In this case pin 1 and 9 require the same voltage level as the camera power supply pin 2.
  • Page 19: Electrical Specifications Digital Plc Io / Trigger Interface

    Electrical Specifications digital PLC IO / trigger Interface The VC nano Series Smart Cameras feature digital inputs and outputs that allow e.g. direct input of light barriers signals or the control of pneumatic valves, as well as a trigger input and output.
  • Page 20 VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual Power consumption depending on supply voltage: Supply Current Power Voltage drawn Consumption [mA] 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.44 1.44 1.44 1.45 1.48 1.48 1.51 1.53 3.2.3.1 Connection of PLC/trigger inputs VC nano Series...
  • Page 21: Available Accessories / Cables For Power Supply And Io Interface

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 3.2.3.2 Connection of PLC/trigger outputs VC nano Series 4 digital outputs 12-24V 12-24V (red cable) 1 trigger output Operating Voltage 12 to 24 V current per output: 400 mA (total current all outputs < 1000 mA) Connect 12-24 V PLC and camera power supply pins 1, 2 and 9.
  • Page 22: Vc Nano Series Led

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 3.3 VC nano Series LED The VC nano Smart Cameras features 8 LED providing status information on power supply, PLC I/Os and trigger input. Power Trig IN IN 1 IN 0...
  • Page 23: Vc Nano Cube & Vc Nano Tube Sensor Head Cable Connectors

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 3.4 VC nano cube & VC nano tube sensor head cable connectors The sensor head cables must be connected with the arrow on the connector showing to the upper side of the VC nano cube camera, as shown in the picture below.
  • Page 24: Accessories

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual Accessories 4.1 Order numbers of VC nano Series cameras The VC nano Series Smart Cameras support by default CS-mount lenses, but standard delivery also includes a 5 mm adjustment ring for C-mount lenses. Cameras...
  • Page 25: Order Numbers Of Vc Nano Tube Cameras

    VK001260 VC6210nano tube dual, Bayer sensor VK001259 4.4 Order numbers of all available VC nano Series Accessories For interface cables and connectors available also consult the corresponding section in chapter 0 of this manual as well as the “VC Smart Camera Accessories”...
  • Page 26 VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual Power Supply and IO Interface Cables (refer to section 6.3.5): Article Description Order Number Camera Connector Second Connector without connector HRS female 12 pin 5m Power / PLC-Cable C6 VK000008 10m Power / PLC-Cable C6...
  • Page 27: Programming Vc Nano Series Smart Cameras

    = 40000h /* .bss, .system, .stack, .cinit */ 5.3 Image Acquisition The CMOS sensors of the VC nano Series cameras allow extra features like: partial scanning 2x / 4x image binning use of Global Reset Release Shutter instead of Rolling Shutter (VC4012nano / VC6212nano only, other VC nano series cameras use a global shutter).
  • Page 28: Image Acquisition Vc6210 Nano Cube & Nano Tube

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 5.4 Image acquisition VC6210 nano cube & nano tube In case of two connected sensor heads, image acquisition is always synchronized (also with external trigger signal), and shutter and gain values are identical for both sensors.
  • Page 29: Trigger Functions

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual 5.5 Trigger functions Apart from the inverse TTL logic and the different status registers, the trigger works like with the VC4XXX cameras. Please refer to the VCRT5.pdf manual – available from the download area of the VC website.
  • Page 30 VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual The trigger output can be set to exposure controlled mode – for instance to control a light source. With TRIGOUT_EXP() combined with TRIGOUT_POS(), the trigger output is high during exposure. TRIGOUT_EXP() combined with TRIGOUT_NEG(), the trigger output is low during exposure.
  • Page 31: Appendix A: Block Diagram Vc Nano Series

    (VC4012nano) / 128MB (VC6010nano, VC6210nano, VC6211nano & VC6212nano). Unlike most other Vision Component Smart Cameras, the VC nano Series cameras do not have a direct video output. However if monitoring of the camera image is required, this can be done by “Image Transfer”...
  • Page 32: Appendix B: Dimensions Vc Nano Series

    VC_nano_Series.pdf VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating Manual Appendix B: Dimensions VC nano Series Maximal torque for M6 screws : 10 Nm C Mount not present on VC nano cube! Tolerances: All circuit board dimensions: +/- 0.1mm  1996-2014 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen, Germany...
  • Page 33: Appendix C: Dimensions Vc Nano Cube Sensor Head

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual Appendix C: Dimensions VC nano cube sensor head Tolerances: All circuit board dimensions: +/- 0.1mm  1996-2014 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen, Germany...
  • Page 34: Appendix D: Dimensions Vc Nano Tube Sensor Head

    VC_nano_Series.pdf – VC nano Series Smart Cameras Operating manual Appendix D: Dimensions VC nano tube sensor head Tolerances: All circuit board dimensions: +/- 0.1mm  1996-2014 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen, Germany...
  • Page 35 Visit the Vision Components site www.vision-components.com for further information, documentation and software downloads: Web Site Menu Links Content Home Latest News from VC Competences VC Company Information VC Network Solutions Applications Industry Products Product Overview: VC Smart Cameras VC Base...

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