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- Page 1 Instruction Manual MiniVis Digital Motion Analysis Recorder Version 1.6.0 Weinberger Deutschland GmbH 90158 Erlangen Tel.+49 9131 - 972 078 - 0 Fax...-10 http://www.weinbergervision.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.2.2.2 No bootp-server installed ............................ 18 3.2.2.2.1 Assign IP-Address 192.168.2.1 to the GigaBit Network adapter ............... 18 3.2.2.2.1.1 Assigning a different IP-Address to the MiniVIS camera ..............18 3.2.3 The network configuration file "mfggb.ini".................... 19 3.2.3.1 Section [CAMERA_REL] ........................... 19 3.2.3.2 Section [IPORT_PARAMS] .......................... - Page 3 4.9 W ) ......................32 HITE BALANCE FOR COLOR CAMERAS ONLY 4.9.1 Do the white balance ..........................33 5 CONTROLS AND MENUS IN THE SPEEDCAM MINIVIS SOFTWARE ........... 33 5.1 M ..........................34 OVING THE CAMERA IMAGE 5.2 Z ............................34 OOM IN AND ZOOM OUT 5.3 B...
- Page 4 ONNNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS 8.2.1 Binder Power Connector (camera type: SpeedCam MiniVis-x e/ec) ............58 8.2.2 Binder Signal input / output connector (camera type: SpeedCam MiniVis-x e/ec) ......... 58 8.2.3 Lemosa Power Connection (camera type: SpeedCam MiniVis-x el/ecl) ..........59 8.2.4 Lemosa Signal input / output connection (camera type: SpeedCam MiniVis-x el/ecl) ......59 8.2.4.1 Trigger/Sync input signal definition ........................
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Page 5: General
Weinberger Deutschland GmbH has combined progressive camera technology with software which is very easy to operate. Thus MiniVis is the ideal solution for high speed recording. This manual provides information about the features and operating modes of MiniVis. -
Page 6: Pour Utilisateurs Au Canada
Weinberger customers using or selling these products for use in such ap plications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Weinberger for any dam ages resulting from such improper use or sale. -
Page 7: Warranty Note
The rear of the camera The type plate is to be found at the rear of the camera. It contains the serial number and the mac-address for identifying the device in a network. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 8: The Right Side Of The Camera
There are 3 connectors, 2 switches and 2 LEDs mounted on the right side of the Camera. The pin assignments of these connectors are described in chapter 8.1.2 on page 57 1.7.2 Switches ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 9: Leds
1.7.3 LEDs With the color LEDs of MiniVis the actual operating condition is indicated. Three colors are possible (and off-state): GREEN ORANGE 1.7.3.1 Upper LED: battery charging and power indication Color LED-state Camera state Switched off constant Switched off, battery charging in progress... -
Page 10: Lower Led: Internal Camera State
The c-mount for the lens is located at the front of the camera. Scope of delivery The following components are included as part of the delivery 1 MiniVis version as ordered, see selection below 1 Interface cable GigaBit Ethernet 1 110-220V powersupply... -
Page 11: Minivis Versions
(4) fps = frames per second. MiniVis ECO1 and Hi-G : reduced resolution when using more than 500 fps. MiniVis E2 ECO1 and Hi-G : reduced resolution when using more than 2500 fps. MiniVis E2 has an increased photosensitivity (six times higher than the MiniVIS). -
Page 12: Power Supply And Charging
1.11.1Battery charging SpeedCam MiniVis contains an integrated, rechargable battery. Thus the camera can operate as stand alone without any power connection for up to 30 minutes of circular recording with 1280 x 1024 resolution @ 500 frames/sec (or with 512 x 512 @ 2500 fps for the MiniVIS E2) Stored images can be retained in the camera up to two hours with a fully charged bat... -
Page 13: Operating Modes
Operating Modes By means of the MiniVis software (control program) the camera can be set up for recording in different operating modes. If the camera is disconnected from the PC, reconnect it and press the reconnect button in order to establish the GigaBit Ethernet link. -
Page 14: Non Circular Mode
2. apply a trigger signal (rising or falling edge, depends on setting “Trigge edge” in form “Camera Setup”) to the appropriate camera input connector 3. press the Stop button in the MiniVis control program ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 15: Installation Of Speedcam Minivis
MiniVis software is installed. For details see the GigaBit Ethernet adapter manual. Insert the SpeedCam MiniVis Setup-CD in the CD-Rom drive on the PC. Start the set up.exe program and follow the instructions through the rest of the installation process. -
Page 16: Assigning An Ip-Address To The Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Assigning an IP-address to the adapter is only necessary, if no bootp-server is in stalled in your network. To assign an IP-address, perform the following steps: 1. Close all SpeedCam MiniVis applications. 2. Open the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window from the Windows Control Panel. -
Page 17: Ip-Adress Of The Camera
3.2.2 IP-Adress of the camera Some settings are required depending on the Ethernet configuration: 3.2.2.1 bootp-server installed The IP-address for the camera is assigned by the server. No other settings are neces sary. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 18: No Bootp-Server Installed
After assigning the IP-Address 192.168.2.1 to the network adapter, set the subnet- mask to 255.255.255.0. Later on, in the MiniVIS program, the IP-address 192.168.2.2 will be automatically assigned to the first camera used. No other settings are necessary. 3.2.2.2.1.1 Assigning a different IP-Address to the MiniVIS camera The camera-network configuration file "mfggb.ini", which contains a section called... -
Page 19: The Network Configuration File "Mfggb.ini
3. switch on the camera by pressing the power-switch (see Switches chapter 1.7.2 on page 8 ) 4. start the SpeedCam MiniVis Control programm. If it’s the first start after installa tion of the SpeedCAM MiniVIS software, two forms will be displayed for select... -
Page 20: Selecting The Network Adapter
3.3.2 Selecting the network adapter The form for selecting the network adapter willl be shown automatically after the first start of the MiniVIS program after its installation. You may load this form in the Camera menu (“Select Network Adapter”) as well. -
Page 21: Selecting The Minivis Camera
If you like to use a name for your camera, you may enter this name in the “camera name” field of the “select for MiniVIS”-line of the “Camera select”-form. By clicking on “Apply” this name will be used in the title of all other forms of the SpeedCAM MiniVis program. -
Page 22: Multi Camera Operation
If you want to use two cameras simultaneously, you have to copy the contents of your SpeedCam MiniVIS installation directory into a new directory and start SpeedCAM_MiniVis.exe in this new directory as a second instance of the MiniVIS con trol program. By copying the MiniVIS directory contents into other, separate directories and starting SpeedCAM_MiniVis.exe in this new directories you may use up to four... -
Page 23: Speedcam Minivis In Practice
After recording, stored sequences of images maybe subsequently edited. Start the software by double clicking at the appropriate SpeedCam MiniVis symbol on the PC desktop or choose the application in the windows start menu. The following screen... -
Page 24: Selecting Resolution, Speed, Gain, Trigger, Sync, Arm And White Balance
Now the new parameters will be sent to the camera. All other parameters, e.g. shut tertime or analog gain, will be sent immediately to the camera after entering. If there is no connection to the camera while sending the parameters, the following error-message will appear: ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 25: Gain
4.2.1 Gain The gain may be adjusted with the 4 option buttons. You may increase the gain up to 8 (or 16 for MiniVIS-e2 cameras). But please note: the quality of the image decreases the more you increase the gain. -
Page 26: Framerates Of Master And Slave Camera
You may choose between “ARM” or “Sync out” signal for pin 3 of the output connector (see Table 8.2-2). If you select “Sync out”, it is possible to synchronize other MiniVIS cameras. If you select “ARM”, you get a signal, if the camera is ready for triggering in the circular recording mode. -
Page 27: Arrange A Scene
ImageBLITZ the clicking on the stop button in the SpeedCam MiniVis control software. A trigger is necessary if images are needed before and/or after an event. The trigger defines the point of time of your event. -
Page 28: Start Recording
There are 2 various methods of starting a recording: 1. Press the Start/Stop recording switch of the camera. 2. Press the start recording button in the SpeedCam MiniVis control program. The internal camera state LED (see 1.7.3.2 on page 10) will start flashing orange. This indicates that recording is in progress and the camera is waiting for the trigger to com... -
Page 29: Playback Of A Sequence
The frame counter shows the position within the recorded sequence. The time stamp indicates the position relative to the trigger. Use this “frame slider” to browse through your recorded sequence. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 30: Editing And Saving A Sequence
Press the right mouse button or the key “b”. The actual frame number, 2995 in the pic ture above, will be set as a start value for the range of frames. The selected range will be shown as a blue bar in the frame slider. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 31: Set The End Of A Sequence
The playback buttons or the "Play settings" menu allow navigation through the image files as described in chapter 4.6 on page 29. The SpeedCam MiniVis is set as image source by clicking on the "Live" button or the red "Start Recording" button. This is indicated by the camera symbol. -
Page 32: White Balance (For Color Cameras Only)
White balance is availbale only for color cameras. For black & white cameras a histogram will be provided instead. The histogramm con tains only a chart without red, green and blue. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 33: Do The White Balance
Only frames downloaded from the camera are correctable before sav ing. Controls and menus in the SpeedCam MiniVis software There are several menus and controls in the SpeedCam MiniVis program. Each will be described in the following chapters ____________________________________________________________________... -
Page 34: Moving The Camera Image
Click on the zoom icon for the original size. The number next to the zoom icon indicates the actual zoom factor. Doubleclick on the icon to fit the image into the form. The icon gets green to indicate this. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 35: Brightness And Contrast
Changes to contrast and brightness are relevant for the saved frames! Menu File The File menu allows reloading bmp-files for display start saving images as bmp-files, create an avi-file and exit the program ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 36: Reload Bmp-Files
5.4.1 Reload bmp-files SpeedCam MiniVis loads only bmp-files with 6 digit name endings. Files with the same part before these 6 digits are assumed to be from the same saved sequence. To reload a sequence (or a part of it) select the volume, the directory and the filename without the digits. - Page 37 By clicking “OK“ the first file is loaded into the main window. Use the replay buttons as described in “ Playback of a sequence “ for displaying the whole sequence. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2...
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Page 38: Save Images To Bmp-Files
It is essential to remember that if more than of 2 characters for the name are used, the performance may decrease. Nevertheless, any name may be used which conforms to Windows. SpeedCam MiniVis extends these characters by a 6-digit figure which corre sponds to the frame number. At present only “bmp“ data is supported, i.e. the name suffix is permanently set to “.bmp“. -
Page 39: Save Frame List
The recording will be written to a file either with or without a image caption depending on whether “Infoline “ has been switched on or off in the “The View menu “ (chapter 5.5.5). ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 40: Make Avi File
The Avi progress bar and the estimated time to completion will appear. If you click on “Cancel” while an Avi is created, the AVI will hold only the frames up to the point of time of your cancellation. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 41: The View Menu
If “Display Input Ports” is enabled (checked), the 4 Bit digital input and the 8 Bit analog input values of the camera is displayed in the toolbar. If "Infoline" is enabled (checked), the values are inserted in the infoline, too. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 42: Convert Analog Values
At least 2 integer place, no decimal places 0.00 At least 1 integer place, 2 decimal places 0,39 12,53 0.000 At least 1 integer place, 3 decimal places 0,389 12,532 2 decimal places 12,53 .000 3 decimal places ,389 12,532 ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 43: Display While Recording
Attaching information to the recorded images is switched on or off. The information portion is displayed as follows: The upper part of this section taken from the SpeedCam MiniVis main window shows the remaining part of a recording and the information portion. It contains the following... -
Page 44: Language
German or English may be selected as language for all text in the program. Record settings The recording mode may be selected. There are 2 modes: Noncircular mode Circular mode 5.6.1 Non circular mode Recording proceeds until the end of buffer and stops. 5.6.2 Circular mode ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 45: Triggermodes
Trigger with ImageBLITZ and number of sequences are not availabel for ECO1 cam era versions. 5.6.2.1 Triggermodes SpeedCam MiniVis comes with two triggermodes, which may be selected indepen dently. Select an external signal and / or ImageBLITZ by clicking on the appropriate checkbox. -
Page 46: Imageblitz - Only For Eco2 And Hi-G Versions
“Live” mode. The ImageBLITZ window is shown as a green, red or yellow rectangle in the displayed frames. ImageBLITZ is not available for ECO1 camera versions Don’t move or alter the ImageBLITZ window while recording. Movements while record ing have no effect. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 47: Imageblitz Parameters
5.6.2.1.2.1 ImageBLITZ parameters If ImageBLITZ is activated, the MiniVis camera compares the image detail of the actu al frame with the image detail of the reference frame. If the differences within this im age details exceed a limit, ImageBLITZ triggers (“releases”). -
Page 48: Multi Sequence - Only For Eco2 And Hi-G Versions
Multi sequence mode is provided only by means of the SpeedCam MiniVis control pro gram. There is no possibility to start a multisequence recording session if the camera is not online. - Page 49 The number of the sequence, that will be recorded actually, is represented by the green color of the sequence command button. In the example above, ImageBLITZ had ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2...
- Page 50 After finishing the recording session, the sequence command buttons are enabled, by clicking on a button you navigate to the frame immediate after the trigger situation in the appropriate sequence. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2...
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Page 51: Play Settings
Click on the radio button “Single frame“. The frame with the number shown in the entry field "Single frame” is retrieved from the SpeedCam MiniVis frame memory and dis played. Any image desired may be loaded from the memory by entering the frame number into the entry field or by operating the “frame slider”... -
Page 52: Frame List
By clicking “Forward playback“ or “Reverse playback“ the frames within the selected range will be loaded from the SpeedCam MiniVis frame memory and dis played in an infinite loop. 5.6.6 Frame List The frame numbers selected via "Single frame" or “from … to” can be added to the frame list by pressing the “=>... - Page 53 In the Info form details about the SpeedCam MiniVis control software and the firmware of the actually connected camera are displayed. The first part holds SpeedCam MiniVis control software version number and the copy right statement. The second part holds information about the connected camera:...
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Page 54: Maintenance
Cleaning of the SpeedCam MiniVis infrared filter SpeedCam MiniVis contains a filter to suppress infrared light. Dust and dirt, which may deposit on this filter is best removed by means of an oil free air pressure spray or with a lens cleaning tissue. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
A: Check if the windows firewall allows SpeedCam MiniVis to work! If the firewall is active, set it to inactive, close SpeedCam MiniVis and start it again. If it works now, you may configure SpeedCam MiniVis in the windows firewall as an excep... -
Page 56: Appendix
Non circular or circular wih pre- an post trigger. Frame buffer [Gbyte] ECO1 version: Other versions: 1 or 2 2 or 4 Replay frequency 10 – 30, fps @ 1280 x 1024, depending on the performance of the PC ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 57: Minivise2
19.200 Bd Digital video GigaBit Ethernet MC253x Shock & vibration 100g, 10 grms Dimensions (WxHxD) 94 x 70 x 106 mm Case temperature +5 ... +60° C Weight ca. 1030 g Lens mount C-mount ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 58: Connnector Assignments
Power +10,5..24V= n.c. Power Power Table 8.2-1 8.2.2 Binder Signal input / output connector (camera type: SpeedCam MiniVis-x e/ec) Mating connector, view: Solder side 180°; Binder # 99-0425-10-08 (shielded, recommend.) 90°: Binder # 99-0425-75-08 (shielded, recommend.) www.binder-connector.de Pin Nr. Signal Level Description 0..2.5V@... -
Page 59: Lemosa Power Connection (Camera Type: Speedcam Minivis-X El/Ecl)
Power +10,5..24V= n.c. Power Power Table 8.2-3 8.2.4 Lemosa Signal input / output connection (camera type: SpeedCam MiniVis-x el/ecl) Pinning of matching signal select the plug according to your requirements plug (solder side) (right-angle plug / water-resistant etc.) under http://www.lemousa.com/ (Mounted socket in Camera: EEG.1B.308.CLL) -
Page 60: Trigger/Sync Input Signal Definition
A positive edge on the Trigger input will stop a circular recording if the positive “Trigger edge” is selected in the camera menu. The minimum diode current for an active signal is 5mA. 8.2.4.2 Trigger connection example ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 61: Analog Input Signal Definition
8.2.4.3 Analog input signal definition The analog input is protected by a 10KΩ series resistor. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 62: Digital Inputs 1-3 Signal Definition
The optocouplers output will sink 13 mA with max. 0.6V output voltage. The output polarity is positive when the selected signal is active. The suppressor diode protects the output against reverse voltages. It starts conducting if the voltage on the output pin is greater 6V. ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 63: Spectral Response
Spectral response 8.3.1 Minivis ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 64: Minvise2
8.3.2 MinvisE2 ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 65: Pixel Sensitive Area
Pixel size: 12 x 12 µm Fill factor: 40 % Sensitive area: 10,5 x 6,5 µm 8.4.2 MinivisE2 Pixel size: 16 x 16 µm Fill factor: 62 % Sensitive area: 8,19(V) x 8,18(H) µm ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 66: Dimensions
Dimensions 8.5.1 Top/bottom view Maximum torque for M4 fastening screws: 2.5 Nm ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2... -
Page 67: Side View
8.5.2 Side view Maximum torque for M4 fastening screws: 2.5 Nm ____________________________________________________________________ SpeedCam MiniVis Instruction Manual Rev 1.5.2...
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