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Imperx Camera Link PoCL User Manual

Camera link, pocl, gige vision, gev (poe), and coaxpress, intelligent, high resolution, field upgradeable, programmable, 8/10/12/14 bit
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CAMERAS
FRAME GRABBERS
IMAGING SOLUTIONS
BOBCAT Camera Hardware User's Manual
Camera Link
PoCL, GigE Vision
, GEV (PoE), and CoaXPress
IMPERX DIGITAL CAMERAS:
INTELLIGENT, HIGH RESOLUTION, FIELD UPGRADEABLE,
PROGRAMMABLE, 8/10/12/14 BIT
NOTICE
IMPERX products are not intended for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction
of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. IMPERX customers using or
selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify
IMPERX for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.
Copyright © 2014, IMPERX Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided in this manual is believed to be
accurate and reliable. IMPERX assumes no responsibility for its use. IMPERX reserves the right to make
changes to this information without notice. Redistribution of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is
prohibited without obtaining prior permission from IMPERX.
IMPERX
Rev. 2.0.9
6421 Congress Ave.
4/8/2014
Boca Raton, FL 33487
www.imperx.com
+1 (561) 989-0006
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  • Page 1 IMPERX for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale. Copyright © 2014, IMPERX Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. IMPERX assumes no responsibility for its use. IMPERX reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice.

  • Page 2: Revision History

    01/08/14 A.Moreno Added New CLB/CLM/GEV/GEV(PoE)/CXP Camera Information. All related tables, figures, and mechanical drawings were added. Rev.2.0.9 03/19/14 M. Pangburn Fixed links to Table of Contents IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    REGION OF INTEREST ....................115 2.3.1 Horizontal and Vertical Window ..................115 2.3.2 Calculating the Frame Rate using Vertical Window ............118 BINNING ........................... 160 EXPOSURE CONTROL ....................165 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 4 Tap Balancing ......................189 2.15 TRANSFER FUNCTION CORRECTION – USER LUT ..........190 2.15.1 Standard Gamma Correction ..................190 2.15.2 User Defined LUT ....................... 191 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 5 4.3.8 Video Amp, Gain and Offset Workspace Registers ............230 4.3.9 Triggering Workspace Registers ..................233 4.3.10 Pulse Generator Workspace Registers ................ 236 4.3.11 Test Pattern Workspace Registers ................237 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 6 5.7.11 Data Output ......................... 279 5.7.12 Lens Control ........................ 281 CHAPTER 6 – GEN>CAM REFERENCE MANUAL INTRODUCTION ......................285 NODE TREE ........................286 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 6 of 329...
  • Page 7 PULSE GENERATOR REGISTERS ................303 TEST PATTERN REGISTERS ..................303 A.10 STROBE REGISTERS ..................... 303 A.11 INPUT AND OUTPUT REGISTERS ................304 A.12 OUTPUT DATA FORMAT REGISTERS ..............304 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 8 BOBCAT UPGRADE ....................... 315 APPENDIX F - FIRMWARE UPGRADE Overview: ........................... 320 RGS Upgrade ........................323 IP Engine Install ........................ 324 APPENDIX G – POWER SUPPLIES IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 9 FIGURE 1.5 – CLM CAMERA BACK PANEL – MEDIUM CAMERA LINK OUTPUT FIGURE 1.5A – CLM CAMERA OUTPUT CONNECTOR 1 FIGURE 1.5B – CLM CAMERA OUTPUT CONNECTOR 2 FIGURE 1.5C – CLB CAMERA POWER CONNECTOR IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 10 FIGURE 1.9G – F-MOUNT CAMERA LINK OUTPUT – DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS FOR CLB-B2021, CLB-B3320, AND CLB-B6620. FIGURE 1.9H – F-MOUNT CAMERA LINK OUTPUT – DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS FOR CLM-B1040, B1340, B1641, B1941, B1943, AND B2340. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 11 FIGURE 1.11A – C-MOUNT POE GIGE VISION OUTPUT – DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS FOR POE-B0610, B0620, B1410, B1610, B2510, AND B2520. FIGURE 1.11B – C-MOUNT POE GIGE VISION OUTPUT – DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS FOR POE-B1620, AND POE-B1920. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 12 FIGURE 1.12G – F-MOUNT COAXEXPRESS OUTPUT – DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS FOR CXP-B2021, CXP-B3320, AND CXP-B6620. FIGURE 1.13A – SMALL BOBCAT MOUNTING PLATE USING ¼ IN 20 THREAD. 104 FIGURE 1.13B – BIG BOBCAT MOUNTING PLATE USING ¼ IN 20 THREAD. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 13 FIGURE 2.10.1H – FRAME RATE VS. VERTICAL WINDOW SIZE FOR B1410 FIGURE 2.10.1I – FRAME RATE VS. VERTICAL WINDOW SIZE FOR B1411 FIGURE 2.10.1J – FRAME RATE VS. VERTICAL WINDOW SIZE FOR B1610 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 14 FIGURE 2.10.1ZK – FRAME RATE VS. VERTICAL WINDOW SIZE FOR B4821 FIGURE 2.10.1ZO – FRAME RATE VS. VERTICAL WINDOW SIZE FOR B6620. FIGURE 2.10.1ZP – FRAME RATE VS. VERTICAL WINDOW SIZE FOR B6640. FIGURE 2.11 – 2:2 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL BINNING IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 15 FIGURE 2.24D – 4 TAP INTERLEAVED OUTPUT FIGURE 2.25 – INTERNAL PULSE GENERATOR FIGURE 2.26 – IN1, IN2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. FIGURE 2.27 – OUT1, OUT2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. FIGURE 2.30 – LOOK UP TABLE IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 16 FIGURE 4.3B – RX TIMEOUT ERROR FIGURE 4.4 – NORMAL READ CYCLE FIGURE 5.1 – DISCOVERY PROCEDURE – SELECT PORT FIGURE 5.2 – CAMCONFIG GUI ADVANCED FIGURE 5.2A – CAMCONFIG GUI BASIC IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 17 FIGURE 5.16 – AOI WINDOW. FIGURE 5.17 – STROBE CONTROL WINDOW FIGURE 5.18 – COLOR WINDOW FIGURE 5.20 – DATA OUTPUT WINDOW FIGURE 5.21 – LENS CONTROL WINDOW IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 18 TABLE 1.1N – B4842, B6640 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 1.4A – CLB CAMERA OUTPUT CONNECTOR – SIGNAL MAPPING TABLE 1.4B – BASE CAMERA LINK BIT ASSIGNMENT TABLE 1.4C – CLB CAMERA POWER CONNECTOR PIN MAPPING IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 19 TABLE 2.4A – BOBCAT INPUT MAPPING TABLE 2.4B – BOBCAT OUTPUT MAPPING TABLE 3.1 – CURRENT CAMERA TEMPERATURE VALUES TABLE 4.0 – AUTO IRIS 4 PIN MINI PLUG E4-191J IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 20: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Chapter 1 Chapter 1 – Introduction Introduction Key features of the BOBCAT camera IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 20 of 329...
  • Page 21 Each base model is also available with Base/Medium Camera Link PoCL, GEV, CXP. The first three letters in the camera model name shows the output interface – CLB and CLM for Base/Medium Camera Link, GEV/PoE for GigE Vision, and CXP for CoaXPress.
  • Page 22 B3440C 3312/3296 x 2712/2472 14/17 Color Sony ICX-814AQ CLM/CXP 1.0” B4020M 4032/4008 x 2688/2672 4.8/6.4 fps Mono 43.3 mm TRUESE KAI-11002M CLB/GEV/PoE/CXP IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 22 of 329...
  • Page 23 Since the camera features and performance are output invariant, when describing the cameras we will use only the model number without the first three letters. B1920 supports only 1920 x 1080 image size. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 24: General Description

    MTBF of > 660,000 hrs. It’s the most feature packed versatile camera line produced. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 25 Defective and hot pixel correction • Temperature monitor • Field upgradeable firmware, LUT, DPC, HPC, FFT • Integrated lens Control – Iris, Focus, Zoom IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 25 of 329...

  • Page 26: Bobcat Specifications

    Figure 1.1d shows the typical spectral response of the TRUESENSE CCD. Figure 1.3a shows the TRUESENSE pattern arrangement. Figure 1.0b shows CCD pixel structure. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 27: Figure 1.0A - Interline Ccd Pixel Structure

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 1.0a – Interline CCD pixel structure. Figure 1.0b – TRUESENSE color filter interline CCD pixel structure. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 28 6576 4400 4384 KAI-29050 5.50 μm sq. B6640 6600 6576 4400 4384 KAI-29050 Table 1.0 – Pixel structure for different BOBCAT cameras IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 28 of 329...

  • Page 29: Spectral Response

    Figure 1.1a – KAI (TRUESENSE) CCD typical mono spectral response. (Monochrome with the cover glass) Figure 1.1b – KAI (TRUESENSE) CCD typical UV spectral response. (UV quantum efficiency measured without cover glass and micro-lenses) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 30: Figure 1.1D - Truesense Ccd Typical Spectral Response With Ar Coated Cover Glass

    IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 1.1c – KAI (TRUESENSE) CCD typical color spectral response. (Color with the cover glass) Figure 1.1d – TRUESENSE CCD typical spectral response with AR coated cover glass. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 31: Figure 1.2A - Icx (Sony) Ccd Typical Mono Spectral Response

    Figure 1.2a – ICX (SONY) CCD typical mono spectral response. (Monochrome with the cover glass) Figure 1.2b – ICX (Sony) CCD typical color spectral response. (Color with the cover glass) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 32: Bayer And Truesense Pattern Information

    Pan pixels provide increased sensitivity by detecting all visible wavelengths. This provides a 2x – 4x increase in light sensitivity - Figure 1.3a. Figure 1.3 – Bayer Pattern arrangement. Pixel 1,1  Figure 1.3a – TRUESENSE Pattern arrangement. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    - 40.0 to + 80.0 deg C Environmental - Storage - 50.0 to + 90.0 deg C Vibration, Shock 10G (20-200) Hz XYZ, 70G Relative humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 34 1.0 Lux, f=1.4 Lens Mount C mount, 1/3” format C mount, 1/3” format Power: 2.3/3.9/4.8/TBD/W 3.3/4.6/5.7/TBD/W CLB/GEV/GEVPOE/CXP Table 1.1a – B0610, B0620 Camera Specifications. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 34 of 329...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    C mount, 1/3” format CCD C mount, 1/2” format CCD 3.3/4.7/5.9/TBD/W 2.0/3.4/4.5/TBD/W 3.3/4.7/5.9/TBD/W Power: CLB/GEV/GEVPOE/CXP Table 1.1b – B1020, B1310 and B1320 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 35 of 329...
  • Page 36 C mount, 1/2” format CCD C mount, 1/1.8” format CCD 2.8/4.3/5.3/TBD/W 2.9/4.3/5.6/TBD/W 2.6/3.9/5.2/TBD/W Power: CLB/GEV/GEVPoE/CXP Table 1.1c – B1410, B1411, and B1610 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 36 of 329...
  • Page 37 C mount, 1.0” format CCD C Mount, 2/3” format CCD 3.5/4.8/5.9/TBD/W 3.3/4.8/6.0/TBD/W 3.6/5.2/6.2/TBD/W Power: CLB/GEV/GEVPoE/CXP Table 1.1d – B1620, B1621 and B1920 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 37 of 329...
  • Page 38 C mount, 2/3 format CCD C mount, 1.0” format CCD 3.6/5.2/6.3/TBD/W 3.1/4.7/5.8/TBD/W 3.6/TBD/TBD/TBD/W Power: CLB/GEV/GEVPoE/CXP Table 1.1e – B1921, B1922, and B1923 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 38 of 329...
  • Page 39 F mount, 1.3” format CCD C Mount,1.0” format CCD Power: CLB/GEV/GEVPoE/CXP 4.0/5.7/6.9/TBD/W 4.0/5.7/6.8/TBD/W 3.6/5.3/6.5/TBD/W Table 1.1f – B2020, B2021 and B2320 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 39 of 329...
  • Page 40 C mount, 2/3” format CCD C mount, 1.0” format CCD Power: CLB/GEV/GEVPoE/CXP 2.6/4.0/5.4/TBD/W 3.4/5.2/6.3/TBD/W 3.5/5.0/6.1/TBD/W Table 1.1f – B2510, B2520 and B2720 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 40 of 329...
  • Page 41 F mount, 1.0” format CCD F mount, 43.3 mm format CCD Power: 4.0/5.7/6.9/TBD/W 4.0/5.1/6.2/TBD/W 4.1/5.8/7.0/TBD/W CLB/GEV/GEVPoE/CXP Table 1.1g – B3320, B3420 and B4020 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 41 of 329...
  • Page 42 F mount,32.36mm format CCD F mount,32.36mm format CCD 3.8/5.5/6.7/TBD/W 3.8/5.8/6.9/TBD/W 4.5/6.1/7.4/TBD/W Power: CLB/GEV/GEVPoE/CXP Table 1.1h – B4820, B4821 and B4822 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 42 of 329...
  • Page 43 Weight: CLB/GEV/GEVPoE/CXP 355/405/545/391/g Min. illumination 1.0 Lux, f=1.4 Lens Mount F mount,43.3mm format CCD Power: CLB/GEV/GEVPOE/CXP 4.5/6.0/7.2/TBD/W Table 1.1i – B6620 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 43 of 329...
  • Page 44 C mount, 1/2” format CCD C Mount, 2/3 format CCD Power: CLM/CXP 6.7/TBD/W 6.7/TBD/W 6.8/TBD/W Table 1.1j – B1040, B1340, and B1641 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 44 of 329...
  • Page 45 C mount, 2/3” format CCD C mount, 2/3” format CCD C mount, 1.0” format CCD Power: CLM/CXP 6.9/TBD/W 5.5/TBD/W Table 1.1k – B1941, B1942, B1943 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 46 C Mount,1.0” format CCD C Mount,1.0” format CCD Power: CLM/CXP 7.9/TBD/W TBD/TBD/W 7.0/TBD/W Table 1.1l – B2041, B2340, and B2740 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 46 of 329...
  • Page 47 F mount,35mm format CCD F mount,35mm format CCD F mount,32.36mm format CCD Power: CLM/CXP 8.4/TBD/W 7.2W/TBD/W 8.2/TBD/W Table 1.1m– B3340, B3440, and B4841 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 47 of 329...
  • Page 48 1.0 Lux, f=1.4 Lens Mount F mount,35mm format CCD F mount,35mm format CCD Power: CLM/CXP 8.7/TBD/W 8.7/TBD/W Table 1.1n – B4842, B6640 Camera Specifications IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 48 of 329...

  • Page 49: Camera Connectivity

    (LVAL, FVAL, DVAL and User Out), 1 reference clock, 2 external inputs CC1, CC2 and a bi-directional serial interface. The camera link output connector is shown in Figure 1.4a, and the corresponding signal mapping in Table 1.4a. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 50: Figure 1.4A - Clb Camera Output Connector

    Base Wire Power Return Ground PoCL Ground Base Wire 12 VDC Power Power PoCL Power Base Table 1.4a – CLB Camera Output Connector – Signal Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 51 CC 2 CC 2 CC 2 CC 2 CONTROL 1 CONTROL 2 CONTROL 3 Table 1.4b – Base Camera Link bit assignment IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 51 of 329...

  • Page 52: Figure 1.4B - Clb Camera Power Connector

    LVTTL IN/OUT Reserved for custom GPIO GP OUT 2 TTL OUT 2 General Purpose Output 2 Table 1.4c – CLB Camera Power Connector Pin Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 53: Figure 1.4C - Clb Camera Serial/Lens Control Pin-Outs

    IRIS Video Output IRIS(1) Iris Closes DC - IRIS(2) Iris Opens DC + FOCUS(1) Focus Near DC - FOCUS(2) Focus Far DC + IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 53 of 329...
  • Page 54 RS-232 Ground Return AUX UART RX Receive RS-232 RX AUX UART TX Transmit RS-232 TX Table 1.4c – CLB Serial/Lens Control Pin Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 54 of 329...

  • Page 55: Clm (Medium) - Camera Link (Cl) Output

    4 sync signals (LVAL, FVAL, DVAL and User Out), 1 reference clock, 2 external inputs CC1, CC2 and a bi-directional serial interface. The camera link output connectors are shown in Figure 1.5a, and 1.5b, and the corresponding signal mapping in Table 1.5a, and 1.5b. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 56: Figure 1.5A - Clm Camera Output Connector 1

    Power Return Ground PoCL Ground Base Wire 12 VDC Power Power PoCL Power Base Table 1.5a – CLM Base Camera Output Connector 1 – Signal Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 57: Figure 1.5B - Clm Camera Output Connector 2

    Medium Wire PoCL Ground 12 VDC Power Power Medium Wire PoCL Power Medium Table 1.5b – CLM Medium Camera Output Connector 2 – Signal Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 58 Port E0 DATA 33 Port E1 DATA 34 Port E2 DATA 35 Port E3 DATA 36 Port E4 DATA 37 Port E5 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 58 of 329...

  • Page 59: Figure 1.5C - Clb Camera Power Connector

    Figure 1.5c. The corresponding pin mapping is shown in Table 1.5d. The connector is a male HIROSE type miniature locking receptacle #HR10A-10R-12PB(71). Figure 1.5c – CLB Camera Power Connector (Viewed from rear) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 60: Figure 1.5D - Clm Camera Serial/Lens Control Pin-Outs

    + 12 VDC Main Power Return IRIS VCC Power Input + 12 VDC Main Power IRIS Video Analog Output IRIS Video Output IRIS(1) Iris Closes DC - IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 60 of 329...
  • Page 61 RS-232 Ground Return AUX UART RX Receive RS-232 RX AUX UART TX Transmit RS-232 TX Table 1.5e – CLM Serial/Lens Control Pin Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 61 of 329...

  • Page 62: Gige (Gev) Camera Output

    #HR10A-10R-12PB(71). The power supply is shipped with a power cable which terminates in a female HIROSE plug #HR10A-10P- 12S(73), and has two small BNC pig-tail cables for the external trigger input (black) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 63: Figure 1.6A - Gev Camera Power Connector Pin-Outs

    Out 1 Return User Selectable Out 1 Return BNC White Signal Out 1 Active User Selectable Out 1 Signal Table 1.6b – GEV BNC Connectors Pin Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 64: Figure 1.6B - Gev Camera Serial/Lens Control Pin-Outs

    RS-232 Ground Return AUX UART RX Receive RS-232 RX AUX UART TX Transmit RS-232 TX Table 1.6c – GEV Serial/Lens Control Pin Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 64 of 329...

  • Page 65: Coaxpress (Cxp) Camera Output

    HIROSE plug #HR10A-10P-12S(73), and has two small BNC pig-tail cables for the external trigger input (black) and strobe output (white). The corresponding BNC connector pin mapping is shown on Table 1.7b. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 66: Figure 1.7A - Cxp Camera Power Connector Pin-Outs

    User Selectable Out 1 Return BNC White Signal Out 1 Active User Selectable Out 1 Signal Table 1.7b – CXP BNC Pig-Tale Connector Pin Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 67: Figure 1.7B - Cxp Camera Serial/Lens Control Pin-Outs

    RS-232 Ground Return AUX UART RX Receive RS-232 RX AUX UART TX Transmit RS-232 TX Table 1.7c – CXP Camera Serial/Lens Control Pin Mapping IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 67 of 329...

  • Page 68: Power Supply

    If PoCL is not available, a universal desktop power supply adapter, providing +12 VDC, ± 10%, and up to 2.5A constant DC current, is available (for additional price) from IMPERX for the BOBCAT cameras. The operating input voltage ranges from 90 to 240 VAC.

  • Page 69: Mechanical, Optical, And Environmental

    C-mount camera via an F-mount to C-mount adapter, which can be purchased separately – refer to the IMPERX web site for more information. The bigger body BOBCAT cameras (60 x 60) mm cross-section come with an adapter for F-mount lenses, which have a 46.50 mm back focal distance.

  • Page 70: Environmental

    3. Avoid touching or cleaning the front surface of the optical sensor. If the sensor needs to be cleaned, use soft lint free cloth and an optical cleaning fluid. Do not use methylated alcohol! IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 71: Figure 1.9A - C-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Clb-B0610, B0620, B1310, B1410, B1411, B1610, B2510, And

    IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9a – C-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLB-B0610, B0620, B1310, B1410, B1411, B1610, B2510, and B2520. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 72: Figure 1.9B - C-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Clb-B1620, And Clb-1920

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9b – C-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLB-B1620, and CLB-1920. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 73: Figure 1.9C - C-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Clb-B1020, B1320, B1621, B1921, B1923, And B2320

    FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9c – C-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLB-B1020, B1320, B1621, B1921, B1923, and B2320. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 74: Figure 1.9D - C-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Clb-B1922, B2720, B3420

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9d – C-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLB-B1922, B2720, B3420. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 75: Figure 1.9E - F-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Clb-B2020, B4020, B4820

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9e – F-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLB-B2020, B4020, B4820. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 76: Figure 1.9F - F-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Clb-B4821, And Clb-B4822

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9f – F-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLB-B4821, and CLB-B4822. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 77: Figure 1.9G - F-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Clb-B2021, Clb-B3320, And Clb-B6620

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9g – F-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLB-B2021, CLB- B3320, and CLB-B6620. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 78: Figure 1.9H - F-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Clm-B1040, B1340, B1641, B1941, B1943, And B2340

    FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9h – F-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLM-B1040, B1340, B1641, B1941, B1943, and B2340. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 79: Figure 1.9I - C-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C –Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9i – C-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLM-B1942, CLM-B2740, CLM-B3440. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 80: Figure 1.9J - F-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Clm-B4841, And Clm-B4842

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F –Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9j – F-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLM-B4841, and CLM-B4842 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 81: Figure 1.9K - F-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F –Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9k – F-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CLM-B2041, CLM-B3340, CLM-B6640 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 82: Figure 1.9L - F-Mount Camera Link Output - With External Heatsink Dimensional Drawings For

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F –Mount Camera Link (CL) Output Figure 1.9l – F-mount camera link output – with external heatsink dimensional drawings for CLB-B3340, and CLB-B6640 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 83: Figure 1.10A - C-Mount Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Gev-B0610, B0620, B1410, B1610, B2510, And B2520

    FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.10a – C-mount GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for GEV-B0610, B0620, B1410, B1610, B2510, and B2520. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 84: Figure 1.10B - C-Mount Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Gev-B1620, And Gev-B1920

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.10b – C-mount GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for GEV-B1620, and GEV-B1920. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 85: Figure 1.10C - C-Mount Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Gev-B1020, B1320, B1621, B1921, B1923, And B2320

    FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.10c – C-mount GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for GEV- B1020, B1320, B1621, B1921, B1923, and B2320. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 86: Figure 1.10D - C-Mount Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Gev-B1922, Gev-B2720, And Gev-B3420

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.10d – C-mount GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for GEV-B1922, GEV-B2720, and GEV-B3420. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 87: Figure 1.10E - F-Mount Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Gev-B2020, Gev- B4020, And Gev-B4820

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.10e – F-mount GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for GEV-B2020, GEV- B4020, and GEV-B4820. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 88: Figure 1.10F - F-Mount Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Gev-B4821, And Gev-B4822

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.10f – F-mount GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for GEV-B4821, and GEV-B4822. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 89: Figure 1.10G - F-Mount Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Gev-B2021, Gev-B3320, And B6620

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.10g – F-mount GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for GEV-B2021, GEV-B3320, and B6620. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 90: Figure 1.11A - C-Mount Poe Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Poe-B0610, B0620, B1410, B1610, B2510, And B2520

    IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount PoE GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.11a – C-mount PoE GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for PoE-B0610, B0620, B1410, B1610, B2510, and B2520. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 91: Figure 1.11B - C-Mount Poe Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Poe-B1620, And Poe-B1920

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount PoE GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.11b – C-mount PoE GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for PoE-B1620, and PoE-B1920. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 92: Figure 1.11C - C-Mount Poe Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Poe-B1020, B1320, B1621, B1921, B1923, And B2320

    IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount PoE GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.11c – C-mount PoE GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for PoE-B1020, B1320, B1621, B1921, B1923, and B2320. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 93: Figure 1.11D - C-Mount Poe Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Poe-B1922, Gev-B2720, And Gev-B3420

    FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount PoE GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.11d – C-mount PoE GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for PoE-B1922, GEV-B2720, and GEV-B3420. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 94: Figure 1.11E - F-Mount Poe Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Poe-B2020, Poe-B4020, And Poe-B4820

    FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount PoE GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.11e – F-mount PoE GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for PoE-B2020, PoE-B4020, and PoE-B4820. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 95: Figure 1.11F - F-Mount Poe Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Poe-B4821, And Poe-B4822

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount PoE GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.11f – F-mount PoE GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for PoE-B4821, and PoE-B4822. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 96: Figure 1.11G - F-Mount Poe Gige Vision Output - Dimensional Drawings For Poe-B2021, Poe-B3320, And Poe-B6620

    FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount PoE GigE Vision (GEV) Output Figure 1.11g – F-mount PoE GigE Vision Output – Dimensional Drawings for PoE-B2021, PoE-B3320, and PoE-B6620. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 97: Figure 1.12A - C-Mount Coaxexpress Output - Dimensional Drawings For Cxp-B0610, B0620, B1410, B1610, B2510, And B2520

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount CoaXExpress (CXP) Output Figure 1.12a – C-mount CoaXExpress Output – Dimensional Drawings for CXP-B0610, B0620, B1410, B1610, B2510, and B2520. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 98: Figure 1.12B - C-Mount Coaxexpress Output - Dimensional Drawings For Cxp-B1620, And Cxp-B1920

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount CoaXExpress (CXP) Output Figure 1.12b – C-mount CoaXExpress Output – Dimensional Drawings for CXP-B1620, and CXP-B1920. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 99: Figure 1.12C - C-Mount Coaxexpress Output - Dimensional Drawings For Cxp-B1020, B1320, B1621, B1921, B1923, And B2320

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount CoaXExpress (CXP) Output Figure 1.12c – C-mount CoaXExpress Output – Dimensional Drawings for CXP-B1020, B1320, B1621, B1921, B1923, and B2320. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 100: Figure 1.12D - C-Mount Coaxexpress Output - Dimensional Drawings For Cxp-B1922, Cxp-B2720, And Cxp-B3420

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS C – Mount CoaXExpress (CXP) Output Figure 1.12d – C-mount CoaXExpress Output – Dimensional Drawings for CXP-B1922, CXP-B2720, and CXP-B3420. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 101: Figure 1.12E - F-Mount Coaxexpress Output - Dimensional Drawings

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount CoaXExpress (CXP) Output Figure 1.12e – F-mount CoaXExpress Output – Dimensional Drawings for CXP-B2020, CXP-B4020, CXP-B4820. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 102: Figure 1.12F - F-Mount Camera Link Output - Dimensional Drawings For Cxp-B4821, And Cxp-B4822

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount CoaXExpress (CXP) Output Figure 1.12f – F-mount Camera Link Output – Dimensional Drawings for CXP-B4821, and CXP-B4822. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 103: Figure 1.12G - F-Mount Coaxexpress Output - Dimensional Drawings For Cxp-B2021, Cxp-B3320, And Cxp-B6620

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS F – Mount CoaXExpress (CXP) Output Figure 1.12g – F-mount CoaXExpress Output – Dimensional Drawings for CXP-B2021, CXP-B3320, and CXP-B6620. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 104: Figure 1.13A - Small Bobcat Mounting Plate Using ¼ In 20 Thread

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 1.13a – Small Bobcat mounting plate using ¼ in 20 thread. Figure 1.13b – Big Bobcat mounting plate using ¼ in 20 thread. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 105: Chapter 2 - Camera Features

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Chapter 2 Chapter 2 – Camera Features Camera Features Camera features and their use IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 105 of 329...

  • Page 106: Image Resolution

    When operating in the single output mode, all pixels are shifted out of the HCCD register towards the left video amplifier – Video L (Figure 2.1). The resulting image has a normal orientation. Figure 2.1 – Single output mode of operation. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 107: Normal Mode - Dual Output

    Dual output is the default factory mode of operation – refer to the Configuration Memory section. The image resolutions for different cameras are shown in Table 2.1, and a frame rates – in Table 2.2. Figure 2.2 – Dual output mode of operation. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 108: Normal Mode - Quad Output

    – refer to the Configuration Memory section. The image resolutions for the quad cameras are shown in Table 2.1, and a frame rates – in Table 2.3. Figure 2.3 – Quad output operation. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 109: Center Mode

    2. When Center mode is enabled, the maximum number of lines is 480. 3. Due to image artifacts B0620, in the Center mode the image is reduced to 224 pixels. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 110: Figure 2.4A - Center Columns Output Mode Of Operation

    8 lines/pixels are read out of the CCD – Figure 2.6. The image resolutions for different cameras are shown in table 2.1a, and a frame rates – in Table 2.2. Figure 2.4b – Center columns output in dual mode of operation. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 111: Figure 2.5 - Center Columns Output In Dual Tap Mode

    B1410, B1610 and B2520. 2. Currently there is no support for center mode for B2520. Please contact IMPERX if you need this feature enabled. Figure 2.6 – Sub-sampled CCD output. (a – B1410, b – B1610, c – B2520) IMPERX Rev.
  • Page 112 6600 x 4400 6576 x 4384 Single, Dual B6640 6600 x 4400 6576 x 4384 Quad Table 2.1 – Image resolutions for different modes IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 112 of 329...

  • Page 113: Frame Time Control

    The possible frame rates are shown in Table 2.2, where the camera speed is the shown in [FPS)]. The first number represents the “Slow” speed, and the second – “Fast” speed. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 114 16/21 fps B3340 17.05/21.3 fps B4841 6.6/8.8 fps B4842 5.9/7.9 fps B6640 3.5/4.7 fps Table 2.3 – Frame rates for quad output cameras IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 114 of 329...

  • Page 115: External Line And Frame Time Control

    The maximum horizontal window size (H) and the vertical window size (V) are determined by image full resolution as shown in Table 2.1, and the selected size of LVAL and FVAL. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 116: Figure 2.7 - Horizontal And Vertical Window Positioning

    MAOI. In figure 2.8 AOI2 to AOI6 are included in MAOI and AOI1 is excluded. The slave AOIs can be enabled in random order and based on include/exclude selection can be inside each other. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 117: Figure 2.8 - Slave Aois

    – Figure 2.9. Figure 2.9 – PAOI enabled as processing ROI. (All data within the selected ROI are processed with “One Point Correction”, all data outside of the ROI are not processed) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 118: Calculating The Frame Rate Using Vertical Window

    The camera will calculate and display the actual frame rate at any vertical window selection. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 119: Figure 2.10.1A - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B0610

    - - - - - Center window, fast clock 1600 1400 1200 1000 Active Lines Figure 2.10.1a – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B0610 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 119 of 329...

  • Page 120: Figure 2.10.1B - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B0620

    Active Lines Figure 2.10.1b – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B0620 This figure shows the speed in dual output only. The speed in single output is identical to B0610 – Figure 2.10a. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 121: Figure 2.10.1C - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1020

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1c – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1020 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 121 of 329...

  • Page 122: Figure 2.10.1D - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1040

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1d – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1040 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 122 of 329...

  • Page 123: Figure 2.10.1E - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1310

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1e – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1310 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 123 of 329...

  • Page 124: Figure 2.10.1F - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1320

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1f – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1320 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 124 of 329...

  • Page 125: Figure 2.10.1G - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1340

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1g – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1340 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 125 of 329...

  • Page 126: Figure 2.10.1H - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1410

    ----- Normal clock - - - Fast clock 1000 Active Lines Figure 2.10.1h – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1410 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 126 of 329...

  • Page 127: Figure 2.10.1I - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1411

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1i – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1411 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 127 of 329...

  • Page 128: Figure 2.10.1J - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1610

    Normal clock - - - Fast clock 1000 1200 Active Lines Figure 2.10.1j – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1610 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 128 of 329...

  • Page 129: Figure 2.10.1K - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1620

    - - - single output fast clock 1000 1200 Active Lines Figure 2.10.1k – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1620 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 130: Figure 2.10.1L - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1621

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1l – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1621 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 130 of 329...

  • Page 131: Figure 2.10.1M - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1641

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1m – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1641 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 131 of 329...

  • Page 132: Figure 2.10.1N - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1920

    The CCD used in B1920 (KAI-2093) natively does not support increase frame rate with reduced vertical frame size. Due to this, in some bright light scenes, blooming is possible. If blooming occurs, please reduce the light by closing the lens or introduce an ND filter. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 133: Figure 2.10.1O - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1921

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1o – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1921 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 133 of 329...

  • Page 134: Figure 2.10.1P - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1941

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1p – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1941 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 134 of 329...

  • Page 135: Figure 2.10.1Q - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1922

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1q – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1922 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 135 of 329...
  • Page 136 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1r – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1922 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 136 of 329...

  • Page 137: Figure 2.10.1S - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B1923

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1s – Frame rate vs. Vertical window size for B1923 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 137 of 329...
  • Page 138 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1t – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B1943 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 138 of 329...

  • Page 139: Figure 2.10.1U - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B2020

    1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Active Lines Figure 2.10.1u – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B2020 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 139 of 329...
  • Page 140 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1v – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B2021 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 140 of 329...
  • Page 141 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1w – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B2021 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 141 of 329...

  • Page 142: Figure 2.10.1X- Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B2320

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1x– Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B2320 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 142 of 329...
  • Page 143 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1y – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B2340 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 143 of 329...

  • Page 144: Figure 2.10.1Za - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B2510

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1za – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B2510 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 144 of 329...

  • Page 145: Figure 2.10.1Zb - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B2520

    - - - Fast clock 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Active Lines Figure 2.10.1zb – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B2520 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 145 of 329...
  • Page 146 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zc – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B2720 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 146 of 329...
  • Page 147 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zd – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B2740 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 147 of 329...

  • Page 148: Figure 2.10.1Ze - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B3320

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1ze – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B3320 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 148 of 329...

  • Page 149: Figure 2.10.1Zf - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B3340

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zf – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B3340 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 149 of 329...
  • Page 150 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zg – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B3420 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 150 of 329...
  • Page 151 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zh– Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B3440 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 151 of 329...

  • Page 152: Figure 2.10.1Zi - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B4020

    - - - single output fast clock 1000 1500 2000 2500 Active Lines Figure 2.10.1zi – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B4020. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 152 of 329...

  • Page 153: Figure 2.10.1Zj - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B4820

    1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Active Lines Figure 2.10.1zj – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B4820. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 153 of 329...

  • Page 154: Figure 2.10.1Zk - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B4821

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zk – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B4821 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 154 of 329...
  • Page 155 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zl – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B4841 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 155 of 329...
  • Page 156 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zm – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B4822 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 156 of 329...
  • Page 157 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zn – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B4842 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 157 of 329...

  • Page 158: Figure 2.10.1Zo - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B6620

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zo – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B6620. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 158 of 329...

  • Page 159: Figure 2.10.1Zp - Frame Rate Vs. Vertical Window Size For B6640

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.10.1zp – Frame rate vs. vertical window size for B6640. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 159 of 329...

  • Page 160: Binning

    FVAL selections, “Speed” shows the camera speed for slow and fast speed modes. The speed difference is shown for the bigger LVAL/FVAL value. Figure 2.11 – 2:2 Horizontal and vertical binning IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.
  • Page 161 B4821 2460/2448 3.1/4.2 1640/1632 3.1/4.2 1230/1224 3.1/4.2 614/612 3.1/4.2 B6620 3300/3288 1.8/2.4 2200/2192 1.8/2.4 1650/1644 1.8/2.4 822/824 1.8/2.4 B6640 3300/3288 3.5/4.7 2200/2192 3.5/4.7 1650/1644 3.5/4.7 822/824 3.5/4.7 Table 2.4a – Image sizes and frame rates for different H binning modes IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 162 Speed V Size V Size V Size Center Single Center Dual Table 2.4c – B0620 Center mode image sizes and frame rates during V binning IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 163 4. Vertical binning may cause blooming for saturated signal levels. 5. Color version users – horizontal or vertical binning used alone will create color distortions. If used simultaneously, the resulting image will be monochrome. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 164: Figure 2.11A - Aoi Within Horizontal And Vertical Binned Image

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.11a – AOI within horizontal and vertical binned image. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 164 of 329...

  • Page 165: Exposure Control

    VCCD, beyond the normal integration period (the standard frame time) – Figure 2.13. The resultant frame rate can be calculated using formula 2.2. The user can IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 166: Automatic Exposure Control (Aec)

    (four possible options are available). The AEC algorithm samples all pixels for the entire frame, but the user can select only a portion of the image (AOI) to be used as a sample collecting region. The camera displays the IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 167: Automatic Iris Control (Aic)

    The camera has a built in auto iris control feature, which is hardware compatible with a "Video” auto iris lens. If enabled, the camera provides an analog video signal (via 12 pin HIROSE connector), which is used by the lens to control the iris. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 168: External Trigger

    “10” µs, “50” µs, “100” µs, “500” µs de-bounce interval “1.0” ms, “5.0” ms, “10.0” ms de-bounce interval 3. “Trigger Overlap” – if the next trigger pulse arrives while the previous triggering cycle is in process, the user has three options: IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 169: Trigger Strobe Control

    When the standard triggering mode is enabled, the camera idles and waits for a trigger signal. Upon receiving the external trigger signal, the camera clears the horizontal and vertical registers, sends a shutter pulse to clear the pixels and starts IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 170: Figure 2.14 - Standard Triggering Timing

    In this mode the camera exposure can be controlled with the internal shutter or with the trigger pulse width. If the shutter is not used, the camera exposure time will be equal to the time between the trigger pulses (trigger period). If the internal shutter is IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 171: Figure 2.15 - Fast Synchronized Triggering - Rapid Capture

    The number of frames captured is set to 2 and cannot be changed. There is NO DELAY between the frames captured. The minimum time between the frames is ~ 200 ns IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 172: Figure 2.16 - Double Exposure Triggering

    This completes the current trigger cycle and the camera idles until the next trigger pulse. In this mode the camera exposure can be controlled with the internal shutter or with the trigger pulse width. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 173: Figure 2.17 - Frame Accumulation Triggering

    Exposure Delay The user can delays the beginning of the triggering sequence (beginning of the exposure) with respect to the trigger pulse. The delay can be programmed from 0 to ~16,777 seconds. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 174: Strobe Output

    “Odd Frames”. Frame Time Position Strobe 1 Position Strobe 2 VCCD STROBE 1 STROBE 2 Duration Figure 2.19 – Strobe pulse positioning IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 174 of 329...

  • Page 175: Gain And Offset

    (2.3) AFE output AFE gain pixel output black level ~ 20 mV offset light intensity Figure 2.20 – AFE gain and offset IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 175 of 329...

  • Page 176: Digital Domain - Manual Control

    (AOI) to be used as a sample collecting region. The camera displays the current luminance, current exposure and current gain. For auto exposure control refer to Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) section. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 177: Data Output Format

    “3 Tap RGB” – In this mode each pixel is sent in 24 bit format (3 x 8 bit RGB), starting with the first pixel of the first line and ending with the last pixel of the line. Each pixel consists of three components R (red), G (green) and B (blue), IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 178: Digital Data Shift

    8 bits deep. This feature is available only for B0610, B1410 and B1610 with FW revision 1.1.7 or later. If your camera has a FW revision 1.1.6 or earlier, please contact IMPERX for more information. 2.9.2 Digital Data Shift The “Digital Shift”...

  • Page 179: Figure 2.24A - 2 Tap Sequential Output

    (14 bit output is not available in this mode). This feature is custom and it is not implemented in the camera, please contact IMPERX for more information. Tap 1 – starting (for every line) with the pixel 1 and then all pixels in a sequence (1, 2, 3 …...

  • Page 180: Figure 2.24B - 2 Tap Interleaved Output

    Tap 3 – starting (for every line) with the pixel 3 and then all pixels in a sequence (3, 7, 11 … L-5, L-1) Tap 4 – starting (for every line) with the pixel 4 and then all pixels in a sequence (4, 8, 12 …L-4, L) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 181: Figure 2.24D - 4 Tap Interleaved Output

    … P(L-6) P(L-2) Tap3 P(3) P(7) … P(L-5) P(L-1) Tap4 P(4) P(8) … P(L-4) P(L) Figure 2.24d – 4 tap interleaved output IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 181 of 329...

  • Page 182: Pulse Generator

    Width – Specifies the amount of time (determined by the granularity) that the pulse remains at a high level before falling to a low level. Minimum value is 1, maximum is 524288 Width Period Figure 2.25 – Internal pulse generator IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 183: I/O Control

      Camera Ready    Pulse Generator    Strobe One    Strobe Two    IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 183 of 329...

  • Page 184: Electrical Connectivity

    8 mA. Figure 2.27 shows the output external electrical connection. Signal Output FROM I/O CONTROL 8 mA MAX Return Figure 2.27 – OUT1, OUT2 electrical connection. CAUTION NOTE IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 184 of 329...
  • Page 185 – LVTTL (3.3 Volts) compatible. The interface can be available via the mini USB connector on the back of the camera. This SPI interface is not currently enabled. If your application requires such interface please contact IMPERX for more information.
  • Page 186 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 186 of 329...

  • Page 187: Test Image Patterns

    2. Metrical units - In addition, the user can use these lines as a measuring tool. The user can apply a scale coefficient and thus, to calculate the spacing in linear measuring units (micrometers, millimeters or meters). IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 188: White Balance And Color Conversion

    R G B colors. The camera also can output raw pixel data - user has an option to set the mode. The cameras supporting the internal Bayer to RGB interpolations are B0610, B1310, B1410, B1411 and B1610. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 189: Dynamic Black Level Correction And Tap Balancing

    The selection to use static or dynamic balancing depends on the application. Please note, that if AGC is enabled, it is strongly recommended to use static balancing, because the dynamic balancing can interfere with the AGC algorithm. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 190: Transfer Function Correction - User Lut

    (0.45 power) – formula 2.4. In the digital domain this is a nonlinear conversion from 12-bit to 12-bit – Figure 2.31. 0.45 Output signal [V] = (input signal [V]) (2.4) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 191: User Defined Lut

    There are no limitations to the profile of the function. The LUT must include all possible input values (0 to 4095) – Figures 2.32. Modified TF Original TF Input signal Figure 2.32 – Custom LUT IMPERX Rev. 2.0.9 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 192: Defective Pixel Correction

    When ‘Hot Pixel Correction’ is enabled, the camera will compare each pixel’s coordinates with entries in the ‘defect’ map. If a match is found, then the camera will ‘correct’ the hot pixel. The "Defective/Hot Pixel Map" can be displayed upon user request. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 193: Dynamic Pixel Correction

    Dynamic pixel correction works without preloaded pixel maps. When this option is enabled, the camera determines which pixel needs correction and performs the correction automatically. Static and Dynamic “Defective Pixel Correction” and “Hot Pixel Correction” can be enabled independently or simultaneously. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 194: Flat Field Correction

    Flat Field Correction coefficients to compensate for the shading effect. Each IMPERX camera is shipped with the Flat Field Correction file that was created for that camera during factory final testing. Users may wish, however, to create their own Flat Field Correction file because of the uniqueness of their operating environment (i.e.

  • Page 195: Figure 2.33A - Original Image Showing 'Shading' Effect

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure 2.33a – Original image showing ‘shading’ effect Figure 2.33b – Flat field corrected image IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 195 of 329...

  • Page 196: Negative Image

    (i.e. image from microfilms, prints or slides). In this mode the image has a normal vertical and horizontal orientation and full resolution. This feature is available in both single and dual output modes. Figure 2.34 – Normal and Negative Image IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 197: Camera Interface

    2.19.3 Exposure Time Monitor The camera has a built in exposure time monitor. In any mode of operation (i.e. normal, AOI, binning, etc.) the user can query the camera for the current exposure time by issuing IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 198: Frame Time Monitor

    5.7.12, and for command terminal register values please refer to section A.16. Note: ICL, and IGV cameras do not support Lens Control. Only CLB, CLM, and GEV cameras support Lens Control. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 199: Chapter 3 - Digital Image Processing

    FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Chapter 3 Chapter 3 – Digital Image Processing Digital Image Processing Implementation and use of built in digital image processing algorithms IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 200: Overview

    OVERVIEW The camera has built-in several basic image processing functions. More functions will be added later. Please contact IMPERX for more information. IMAGE ENHANCEMENT In many imaging applications the user will have a dark object on a bright background, many dark and bright spots or shadows, or the light will not be sufficient, so the resulting image will have a low contrast, and/or a very low dynamic range.

  • Page 201: Figure 3.1 - Original And Processed Image With Single Threshold

    In some low contrast imaging applications, the simple threshold operation along with a superimposed gray scale image might yield a good result. In such cases a dual thresholding technique with a gray scale has to be implemented – Formula IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 202: Multi Point Correction

    (X, Y) and based on the relation between the variables a correction of certain image regions can be achieved. The camera has two built in correction modes. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 203: Figure 3.4 - Single Point Tf Correction

    X2 > X1. Figure 3.5b shows some of the most typical correction curves. If the angle in the mid range (between X1 and X2) is negative, the grayscale range will be reversed. Curve TF 1 enhances the dark image regions and suppresses the bright IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 204: Figure 3.5 - Multi Point Tf Correction

    To correct the image we will use “TF 1” type correction with points (650, 1950) and (2200,1760). Figure 3.6 – Multi point image correction (a – original, b – processed). IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.
  • Page 205 CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS CAUTION NOTE Due to space limitations in the camera FPGA, the “Image processing” module is disabled for the color Bobcat cameras. For more information please contact IMPERX. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 206: Chapter 4 - Camera Configuration

    FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – Camera Configuration Camera Configuration How to communicate with the camera and configure it’s operating parameters IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 206 of 329...

  • Page 207: Overview

    The user can create its own DPM, HPM, FFCC, and LUT tables and upload them to the parameter FLASH using the Bobcat Configurator graphical user interface. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 208: Camera Serial Protocol

    <Register Data Byte 4> MSB byte: <Register Data Byte 3> … byte: <Register Data Byte 2> … byte: <Register Data Byte 1> LSB IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 208 of 329...

  • Page 209: Figure 4.2 - Normal Write Cycle

    * * * * All subsequent Rx characters are dropped until the receipt of a valid ( 52 or 57 ) command Figure 4.3b – Rx timeout error IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 210: Figure 4.4 - Normal Read Cycle

    Figure 4.4 – Normal read cycle Example: Read from camera register address 0x0410:  Camera Read Command : <0x52> <04> <10> Camera returns register data payload value 0x11223344: IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 211 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS  Register data <0x06> <11> <22> <33> <44> IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 211 of 329...
  • Page 212 – Checksum error x04 – Value less then minimum x05 – Value higher than maximum x06 – AGC error x07 – Supervisor mode error x08 – Mode not supported error IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 213: Camera Configuration Register Description

    Address 0x6000 Data (1- 0) 00 – Boot from Factory 01 – Boot from User #1 10 – Boot from User #2 Data (31- 2) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 214 #1 space. All current workspace settings will be saved to the user #1 space. This is a command, not a register. The act of writing to this location initiates the save to user #1 space. Address 0x6074 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 215: Retrieving Manufacturing Data

    This register returns the camera main firmware revision. Address : 0x6004 Data (31:28) : <FW image> Data (27:24) : <CCD Type> Data (23:0) : <FW revision> IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 215 of 329...
  • Page 216 <Date of Manufacture> 4.3.3.7 Camera Type This register returns the camera type – The complete assembly is 4 registers. Address 0x702C, 0x7030, 0x7034, 0x7038 Data <Camera Type> IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 217: Camera Information Registers

    4.3.4.5 Current Minimum Exposure This register returns the current minimum possible camera exposure time in us. Address 0x6094 Data (23:0) <Minimum Camera Exposure> Data (31:24) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 218 The calculated analog gain for tap 2 when tab balancing is enabled. Address 0x60B4 Data (11:0) <Current Analog Gain> Data (23:12) <Current Average Luminance> IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 218 of 329...

  • Page 219: Image Size (Aoi) Workspace Registers

    Address 0x0504 Data (0) 0 – normal – progressive scan 1 – center – sub-sampled (partial) scan Data (31:1) 4.3.5.2 Vertical Binning Mode IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 219 of 329...
  • Page 220 <value> MAOI offset in horizontal direction Data (31:12) MAOI Horizontal Width Address 0x0228 Data (11:0) <value> MAOI width in horizontal direction Data (31:12) MAOI Vertical Offset IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 220 of 329...
  • Page 221 <value> AOI 1 height in vertical direction Data (31:12) 4.3.5.6 AOI 2 This set of register enables AOI #2 and sets the appropriate window size and offset in horizontal and vertical direction. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 222 11 – N/A Data (31:2) AOI 3 Horizontal Offset Address 0x0254 Data (11:0) <value> AOI 3 offset in horizontal direction Data (31:12) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 222 of 329...
  • Page 223 <value> AOI 4 offset in vertical direction Data (31:12) AOI 4 Vertical Height Address 0x0278 Data (11:0) <value> AOI 4 height in vertical direction IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 223 of 329...
  • Page 224 AOI 6 Enable Address 0x0220 Data (1:0) 00 – AOI 6 disable 01 – AOI 6 include 10 – AOI 6 exclude IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 224 of 329...
  • Page 225 – “all visible pixels” or “active pixels only”. Address 0x05A8 Data (0) 0 – display active pixels only 1 – display all visible pixels Data (31:1) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 226: Exposure Control Workspace Registers

    Address 0x054C Data (0) 0 – disable programmable line time. 1 – enable programmable line time Data (31:1) 4.3.6.4 Programmable Line Time Absolute IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 226 of 329...

  • Page 227: Aec, Agc, Aic Workspace Registers

    Address 0x0150 Data (0) 0 – disable auto exposure control 1 – enable auto exposure control Data (31:1) 4.3.7.2 Maximum Exposure Time Limit IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 227 of 329...
  • Page 228 Address 0x0178 Data (1:0) 00 – 1x speed – slow 01 – 2x speed IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 229 Data (31:12) AOI Vertical Offset Address 0x0170 Data (11:0) <value> AOI offset in vertical direction Data (31:12) AOI Vertical Height Address 0x016C IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 229 of 329...

  • Page 230: Video Amp, Gain And Offset Workspace Registers

    4.3.8.4 Pre-amplifier Gain – Channel 2 This register sets the pre-amplifier analog gain for channel 2. Address 0x0010 Data (1:0) 00 – -3.0 dB pre-amplifier gain channel 2 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 231 This register sets the analog offset for channel 3. Address 0x0028 Data (9:0) <value> – analog offset channel 3 Data (31:10) 4.3.8.10 Pre-amplifier Gain – Channel 4 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 231 of 329...
  • Page 232 This register enables the black level correction. Address 0x0114 Data (0) 0 – disable black level correction 1 – enable black level correction Data (31:2) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 233: Triggering Workspace Registers

    0x05BC Data (0) 1 – trigger is disabled, free running mode 0 – trigger is enabled – camera is in trigger mode Data (31:1) 4.3.9.3 Software Trigger Start IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 234 01 – accept only after the exposure is completed 10 – accept at any time 11 – N/A Data (31:2) 4.3.9.7 Triggering Mode Selection This register selects the triggering mode. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 235 00 – no strobe signal 01 – enable Strobe #1 10 – enable Strobe #2 11 – enable Strobe #1 and Strobe #2 Data (31:2) 4.3.9.12 Trigger Strobe Position Delay IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 236: Pulse Generator Workspace Registers

    This register sets the value of the pulse period in microseconds. Address 0x0538 Data (19:0) <value> – pulse width in microseconds Data (31:20) 4.3.10.4 Pulse Generator Number of Pulses IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 237: Test Pattern Workspace Registers

    This register enables the H & V lines superimposed over live image. Address 0x0130 Data (0) 0 – disable lines superimposed 1 – enable lines superimposed Data (31:1) 4.3.11.3 H1 Superimposed Line Position IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 237 of 329...
  • Page 238 This register enables center cross, superimposed over live image. This shows the optical image center. Address 0x0134 Data (0) 0 – disable cross superimposed 1 – enable cross superimposed Data (31:1) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 238 of 329...

  • Page 239: Input/Output Workspace Registers

    010 – reserved 011 – exposure control 100 – H sync 101 – V sync 110, 111 – Reserved Data (31:3) 4.3.12.5 IN1 Input Polarity IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 240 110, 111 – Reserved Data (31:3) 4.3.12.9 OUT1 Output Polarity This register sets the polarity (active Low or High) for the OUT1 output. Address 0x0590 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 241 0001 – exposure start 0010 – exposure end 0011 – mid exposure 0100 – active exposure window 0101 – H sync 0110 – V sync IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 242 1010 – camera ready 1011 – pulse generator 1100 – strobe #1 1101 – strobe #2 Others – reserved Data (31:4) 4.3.12.15 Strobe #1 Select IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 242 of 329...
  • Page 243 <value> – strobe pulse duration in microseconds Data (31:24) 4.3.12.20 Strobe #2 Duration This register sets the duration of the strobe pulse (the same for both strobes). Address 0x05B4 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 244: Output Data Format

    Address 0x0104 Data (3:0) 0x0 – no shift 0x1 – 1 bit left 0x2 – 2 bits left 0x3 – 3 bits left IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 244 of 329...

  • Page 245: White Balance Workspace Registers

    Once or Auto, the camera returns the actual (calculated) coefficient. Address 0x0304 Data (0:11) <value> - WBC Red Data (31:12) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 246: Color Conversion Workspace Registers

    4.3.15.3 Gain Blue This register sets the digital gain for Blue. Address 0x0318 Data (0:11) <value> - Gain Blue Data (31:12) 4.3.15.4 Offset Red IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 246 of 329...

  • Page 247: Data Correction Workspace Registers

    4.3.16.3 DPC Enable This register enables the DPC (Defective Pixel Correction). Address 0x0120 Data (1:0) 00 – DPC disable 01 – Static DPC enable IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 247 of 329...

  • Page 248: Data Processing Register Description

    0x5 – single point correction 0x6 – multi point correction Data (31:4) 4.4.1.2 Point X1 Position This register selects the position value for point X1. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 249 11 – PAOI enabled as LUT AOI Data (31:2) PAOI Horizontal Offset Address 0x0264 Data (11:0) <value> PAOI offset in horizontal direction Data (31:12) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 249 of 329...

  • Page 250: Lens Controller Register Description

    0x1 – 12 volts Data (31:8) 4.5.1.3 Zoom Travel Distance Selection This register sets the number of motor control pulses to control zoom travel distance. Address 0x0424 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...
  • Page 251 This register sets the number of motor control pulses to control iris travel distance. Address 0x0414 Data (11:0) 0x001 – min travel distance (GUI, Close) 0xFFF – max travel distance (GUI, Open) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 252 This register sets the distance between motor control pulses to control iris speed. Address 0x0418 Data (7:0) 0x01 – minimum speed (GUI , SPD) 0xFF – maximum speed (GUI, SPD) Data (31:8) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006...

  • Page 253: Chapter 5 - Configuration Utility For Bobcat Cl Cameras

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Chapter 5 Chapter 5 – Configuration Utility for Bobcat CL cameras Quick reference guide to use of the camera configuration utility for IMPERX BOBCAT Camera Link cameras IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 254: Overview

    (.DLL and COM) and attempt to query the attached camera. If it finds an attached IMPERX Bobcat camera, it will read the ‘camera type’ information from the camera. Bobcat camera name will be displayed in the list box, which includes all DLLs, ports and cameras that it discovered.

  • Page 255: Graphical User Interface

    “docked” in the main GUI with just one click. 4. Configurable – user can customize the main menu by selecting the sub windows and also memorize the last setting. Figure 5.2 – CamConfig GUI Advanced IMPERX Rev. 0.3 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 256: Figure 5.2A - Camconfig Gui Basic

    Trigger, etc. The bottom of the main utility window is camera name and status of Cam-link connection. If the connection between the camera and the computer is lost a red cross will appear above the connection icon. Figure 5.2a – CamConfig GUI Basic IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 257: Main Gui Menu

    4. User Space #1 – loads the camera registers with a saved camera settings in the user space 1. 5. User Space #2 – loads the camera registers with a saved camera settings in the user space 2. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 258 5.4. Defected pixels are categorized as: Figure 5.4 – Defective pixel map 1. Dead Pixels – pixels with sensitivity that deviates more than 15% due to fluctuations in the CCD manufacturing process. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 259: Figure 5.5 - Command Terminal

    B. File Path – enter the file path manually into the edit box or click the ‘…’ button to browse through folders. C. Load File – after selecting the file, click on “Load File” button to start the up-load process. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 260: Figure 5.6 - Download Terminal

    CamLink port, which connect to current camera. 2. Set Baud Rate – the user can set the communication baud rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 (default value). Exit: Terminates the application. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 261: View Gui Windows

    Pulse Generator: Enables and controls the internal pulse generator. Exposure: Sets the exposure, line and frame time, and AEC, AGC, AIC modes. Test: Enables the internal test pattern generator. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 262: Gui Help

    Puts the GUI in a debug mode for test purposes and troubleshooting. About: Provides information about application version and important camera parameters such as Firmware revision, Assembly Part Number, etc. – Figure 5.9. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 263: Parameter Windows

    Video Amp window allows the user to adjust the Analog or Digital gain and offset. Manual entry and sliders are available for adjusting the individual parameters – Figure 5.10. Figure 5.10 – Video Amp parameter window IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 264: I/O Control

    1. Computer trigger – maps CC1 or CC2 to the internal (CC) computer trigger input. 2. External Trigger – maps IN1 or IN2 to the external computer trigger input. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 265: Figure 5.11 - I/O Control Parameter Window

    5. H-Sync – a short pulse (2 us) synchronized with the camera line timing. 6. V-Sync – a short pulse (2 us) synchronized with the camera frame timing. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 266: Trigger

    2. External – the camera expects a trigger signal coming from IN1 or IN2 inputs. 3. Pulse Gen – the camera expects a trigger signal coming from the internal pulse generator. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 267 3. Accept after Exposure – the next rigger will be ignored while the camera is exposing the image. De-bounce – the trigger inputs are de-bounced to prevent multiple triggering from ringing triggering pulses. The user has eight choices of de-bounce interval: IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 268: Pulse Generator

    The user can set the delay from 0 to 16777215 us. 5.7.4 Pulse Generator In this window the user can configure the parameters of the Internal Pulse Generator – Figure 5.13. Figure 5.13 – Pulse generator window IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 269: Exposure

    Red – the process is on hold, Green – the process is working. 5.7.5 Exposure This window controls the camera exposure, line and frame time, AEC, AGC and AIC modes of operation – Figure 5.14. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 270 The user can change “Line Time” in pixels or change “Frame Time” in microseconds. The maximum frame time is ~ 16 seconds. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 271 The user can select the speed of convergence 1x (slow), 2x, 3x and 4x (fast). Current – Provides live information about the current value of the Exposure time, Gain and Luminance. The values will be refreshed every time polling is done. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 272: Test Image

    Superimposed: This mode superimposes a test pattern over live image (not available during H & V binning): 1. Crosshair – superimposes a cross, located in the center of the CCD images. A small cross will appear in the gray square window. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 273: Area Of Interest (Aoi)

    2. Vertical Horizontal – enables the vertical binning – the image vertical resolution is reduced by a factor of 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x or 8x (1x – no binning). IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 274: Figure 5.16 - Aoi Window

    To do this enable the window first, press the corresponding numerical number on the keyboard, and then draw the window with the mouse in the gray square. Different AOIs will be displayed with different colors. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 275: Strobe Control

    Trigger Strobe: Sets the duration and delay of a strobe sync pulse (with respect to the trigger pulse) sent to the camera output. The user can set the strobe duration and the delay from 0 to 16777215 us. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 276: Color

    The user can set individually the desired digital offset for each primary color R G B (-511 to +511, 1 step increment) via the slider or by entering the desired value. The user has option to set all offsets to “Zero”. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 277: Processing

    This window controls the image processing features implemented into the camera. Currently only one Image Enhancement is implemented – Figure 5.19. More features will be added later. Please contact IMPERX for more information. This window will be disabled for the color cameras.
  • Page 278 X1 – horizontal (bottom) slider (right portion). 6. One Point Correction – single point image enhancement operation will be performed. Set the desired X1-point level using the horizontal IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 279: Data Output

    (dot) and move them in the gray square window until the desired result is achieved. 5.7.11 Data Output Data Output window provides full control of the camera digital data output – Figure 5.20. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 280: Figure 5.20 - Data Output Window

    1. Normal – normal camera operation. 2. Overclock – over-clocked camera operation. The camera speed (frame rate) significantly increases while preserving the image frame size noise and overall performance. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 281: Lens Control

    The user can upload a custom FFM. 5.7.12 Lens Control Lens Control window provides full control of Zoom, Focus, and Iris motorized lens output control signals – Figure 5.21. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 282: Figure 5.21 - Lens Control Window

    The selection ranges from 1 (minimum speed) to 255 (maximum speed). Iris Slider/Entry Window: Sets the number of lens motor drive pulses to control motor travel distance. The selections range from 1 (minimum travel) to 4095 (maximum travel). IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.
  • Page 283 Pulse: Sets pulse width to 1ms, 2ms, 4ms, or 8ms providing fine to coarse adjustments to help fine-tune control lens motor speed and travel distance. Voltage: Sets motor driver pulse voltage to 6 or 12 volts. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 284: Chapter 6 - Gen>Cam Reference Manual

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Chapter 6 Chapter 6 – Gen>Cam Reference Manual Gen<i>Cam Reference Manual Quick reference guide to Gen<I>Cam standard IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 284 of 329...

  • Page 285: Introduction

    For example, the PixelFormat feature can only be changed while images are not being streamed. The following tables illustrate the node tree as it is displayed by the PureGEV application. For a detailed description of the features, please refer to Chapter 2. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 286: Node Tree

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS NODE TREE 6.2.1 Device Information 6.2.2 IP Engine 6.2.3 GigE Vision Transport Layer IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 286 of 329...

  • Page 287: Image Size Control

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS 6.2.4 Image Size Control IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 287 of 329...

  • Page 288: Acquisition And Trigger Controls

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS 6.2.5 Acquisition and Trigger Controls 6.2.6 Counters and Timers Controls IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 288 of 329...
  • Page 289 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 289 of 329...

  • Page 290: Analog Controls

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS 6.2.7 Analog Controls 6.2.8 Test Mode 6.2.9 User Sets IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 290 of 329...

  • Page 291: Custom Features

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS 6.2.10 Custom Features IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 291 of 329...
  • Page 292 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Custom Features ( cont. ) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 292 of 329...
  • Page 293 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Custom Features ( cont. ) IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 293 of 329...

  • Page 294: Chapter 7- Bobcat Warranty And Support

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Chapter 7 Chapter 7– Bobcat Warranty and Support BOBCAT Warranty and Support IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 294 of 329...

  • Page 295: Ordering Information

    BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS ORDERING INFORMATION NOTE: For any other custom camera configurations, please contact IMPERX, Inc. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 295 of 329...

  • Page 296: Technical Support

    If you still have problems with the camera operation, please contact technical support at: Email: support@IMPERX.com Toll Free 1 (866) 849-1662 or (+1) 561-989-0006 Fax: (+1) 561-989-0045 Visit our Web Site: www.IMPERX.com...

  • Page 297: Warranty

    No responsibility is assumed by IMPERX for its use. IMPERX reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice. Redistribution of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without obtaining prior permission from IMPERX.

  • Page 298: Appendix A - Camera Configuration Reference

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Appendix A Appendix A – Camera Configuration Reference Camera Configuration Reference Quick reference to the camera configuration workspace registers IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 298 of 329...

  • Page 299: Abbreviations

    0x60A0 Current Frame Duration <FRM_TIM_ACT> 0x60B0 Current Image Size <CURT_VER_SZE>, <CRNT_HRZ_SZE> 0x60B4 Current AEC/AGC Status <Status Values> 0x6010 CCD Temperature <Current CCD Temperature> IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 299 of 329...

  • Page 300: Image Size (Aoi) Registers

    <Height Value> 0x00000001 MAX_VER_SZE 0x026C AOI 1 Vertical Height <Height Value> 0x00000001 MAX_VER_SZE 0x0270 AOI 2 Vertical Height <Height Value> 0x00000001 MAX_VER_SZE IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 300 of 329...

  • Page 301: Exposure Control Registers

    10 - +3db, 11 - +6db 0x0024 Analog Gain Ch. 3 <Analog Gain Value> 0x00000000 0x000003FF 0x0028 Analog Offset Ch. 3 <Analog Offset Value> 0x00000000 0x000003FF IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 301 of 329...

  • Page 302: Aec, Agc, Aic Registers

    000 - Off, 100 - 10µs, 101 - 50µs, 001 - 100µs, 0x0510 De-bounce Time Selector 0x00000000 0x00000007 110 - 500µs, 010 - 1ms, 111 - 5ms, 011 - 10ms IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 303: Pulse Generator Registers

    MIN Value MAX Value 00 - Off, 01 - Each, 0x055C Strobe 1 mode selector 0x00000000 0x00000003 10 - Odd, 11 - Even IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 303 of 329...

  • Page 304: Input And Output Registers

    0x05AC Camera FVAL Size 1 - Full, 0 - Active 0x00000000 0x00000001 0x0608 Camera Speed 1 - Fast, 0 - Normal 0x00000000 0x00000001 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 304 of 329...

  • Page 305: Wb And Color Correction Registers

    0x0414 Iris Travel Slider Open/Close Iris 0x00000001 0x00000FFF 0x0414 Iris Close Iris Close 0x00010001 0x00010FFF 0x0414 Iris Open Iris Open 0x00020001 0x00020FFF IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 305 of 329...

  • Page 306: Manufacturing Data Registers

    <Type of Camera_1> 0x702C Camera Type <Type of Camera_2> 0x7030 Camera Type <Type of Camera_3> 0x7034 Camera Type <Type of camera_4> 0x7038 Camera Type IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 306 of 329...

  • Page 307: Appendix B - Creating Looup Tables

    Appendix B APPENDIX B – Creating LooUp Tables Creating Look Up Tables Reference on how to create a lookup table using both an ASCII editor and an Excel spreadsheet IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 308: Overview

    -- this is the text that will get displayed with a 'glh' command, Function is 'Negative Image', Created by John Doe, Date 1/14/09, :Table, -- input output, 0,4095 1,4094 2,4093 3,4092 4,4091 4095,0 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 308 of 329...

  • Page 309: Using Microsoft Excel

    2 - add the necessary equations into the output cells to generate the transfer function required. 3 - save the file as a .csv (comma delimited format). 4 - rename the .csv file to an extension of .lut. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 310: Appendix C - Creating Dpc And Hpc Tables

    IMAGING SOLUTIONS Appendix C Appendix C – Creating DPC and HPC Tables Creating DPC and HPC Tables How to create a DPC and HPC table using an ASCII editor IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 311: Overview

    In this example the first table entry is pixel 4 from line 1, the next entry is pixel 588 from line 1, and the next entry is pixel 78 from line 5 and so on. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.

  • Page 312: Appendix D - Software Installation Cl

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Appendix D APPENDIX D - SOFTWARE INSTALLATION CL Software Installation - CL Installing the Bobcat CamConfig software IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 312 of 329...
  • Page 313 Wait for the “BobCat Configurator - InstallShield Wizard” screen to appear. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click “Finish”. This completes the software installation. Reboot your computer. For additional information and the latest updates and downloads, please visit our website at www.IMPERX.com IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 314: Appendix E - Firmware Upgrade-Cl

    Appendix E APPENDIX E - Firmware Upgrade-CL Firmware Upgrade - CL How to upgrade the Bobcat Firmware, DPH, HPM, FFC, LUT and camera registers for Bobcat CL cameras IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 315: Overview

    CamConfig GUI, shipped with each camera. After installing the program, the user has access to a ‘download’ utility window, which allows the user to download newly released firmware or other files into the camera’s non-volatile memory. To receive the latest FW and RGS files, please contact IMPERX. user Application Firmware...
  • Page 316 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Figure E.1 Figure E.2 IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 316 of 329...
  • Page 317 If such event occurs start the upload process again until completion. If the upgrade process cannot be completed, the camera will power with the default Factory Firmware so you can start the upgrade process again. If you need more information, please contact IMPERX. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.
  • Page 318 If the upgrade process cannot be completed, the corresponding camera function will not work. This will not affect the overall camera performance, so you can start the upgrade process again. If you need more information, please contact IMPERX. IMPERX Rev.

  • Page 319: Appendix F - Firmware Upgrade

    Appendix F APPENDIX F - Firmware upgrade  GigE Vision Firmware Upgrade How to upgrade and install GEV firmware and table upgrades IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 319 of 329...

  • Page 320: Overview

    7. Verify the file or files are for the camera to be upgraded. Write down the serial number of the camera very important. In Windows go to- Start -All programs –IMPERX- Bobcat GEV- Bobcat GEV download utility. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.
  • Page 321 Select the appropriate camera you want to upgrade; the information on the right side of the display should match the device you want to program/upgrade. Click OK and the download window should appear. Select the appropriate file (.RPD) and Click on the load file button. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 322 The program will erase the existing file and load the information from the file selected. After the download has completed the camera needs to be reset. Note: You must cycle power to the camera for a proper reset. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 323: Rgs Upgrade

    Click the “ load file “ button to start the upgrade of this file. After completion of file uploading, close the down load utility and the camera will need to be reset. Note: You must cycle power to the camera for a proper reset. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...

  • Page 324: Ip Engine Install

    If the camera is disconnected or the process canceled, this will result in a user application firmware corruption. If such event occurs start the upload process again until completion. If the upgrade process cannot be completed, the camera will power with the IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave.
  • Page 325 IMAGING SOLUTIONS default Factory Firmware so you can start the upgrade process again. If you need more information, please contact IMPERX.  During DPC, HPC, FFC or LUT upgrade the camera power must be on all the time, and the process must not be interrupted.

  • Page 326: Appendix G - Power Supplies

    CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Appendix G Appendix G – Power Supplies Power Supplies Power supply models and connectors for Bobcat cameras IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 326 of 329...
  • Page 327 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Model: PS12V04 Bobcat standard power supply ordered separately. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 327 of 329...
  • Page 328 BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS Trigger & Strobe pigtail with Male BNC connectors Model: PS12V05 Auto Iris 4 pin Video Type Option power supply ordered separately. IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com...
  • Page 329 Load regulation ± 5% Ripple & Noise 1% Max. Regulatory: Class 1 Safety standards UL60950-1,EN60950-1,IEC60950-1 Safety (1) EMC UL/CUL,CE,TUV,DoIR+C-Tick,Semko,CCC,FCC Safety (2) BSMI,FCC IMPERX Rev. 2.0.7 6421 Congress Ave. 4/8/2014 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.imperx.com +1 (561) 989-0006 329 of 329...

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