User Guide
EoSens® 10CXP2

Content
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General information

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1.1

Company information

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1.1.1

Standards

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1.1.2

Disclaimer

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1.1.3

Copyright notice5

1.2

Legal information

5

1.2.1

USA and Canada

5

1.2.2

Europe5

1.3

About this manual

6

1.3.1

Registered trademarks

6

1.3.2

Conformity and use

6

1.3.3

Warranty and non-warranty clause

7

1.3.4

Supplements

7

1.4

Tips and notes8

1.5

Support8

2

Introduction

9

2.1

Intended use

92.2

Scope of delivery

9

2.3

Optional accessories

92.4

System requirements

10

3

The camera

11

3.1

Camera description

11

3.2

Operating temperature

12

3.3

Active cooling

12

3.4

Interfaces of the camera

13

3.5

Status LED

14

4

Setting up

15

4.1

Connecting a frame grabber

15

4.2

Connecting an external power supply or I/O signals

16

4.3

Connecting camera and image processing system

18

4.4

The power-up profile

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4.5

Cleaning sensor and lens

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4.6

Updating the camera firmware

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5Technical data

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5.1

Camera specifications 10CXP2

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5.2

Sensor specifications 10CXP2

22

5.3

Resolution and frame rates

22

5.4

Spectral response

23

5.4.1

Monochrome and colour 10CXP2

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6

Annex

24

6.1

Dimensions

24

6.2

FAQ

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6.3

Glossary

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General information

1.1

Company information
SVS-Vistek GmbH
Ferdinand-Porsche-Str. 382205 Gilching
Germany
Tel.: +49 8105 3987-60
Fax: +49 8105 3987-699
Mail: info@svs-vistek.com
Web: https://www.svs-vistek.com

1.1.1

Standards
This manual is based on the following standards:

1.1.2

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DIN EN 62079

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DIN EN ISO 12100n

ISO Guide 37n

DIN ISO 3864-2

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DIN ISO 3864-4

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DIN ISO 16016:2002-5

Disclaimer
This manual contains important instructions for safe and efficient handling ofproducts. This manual is part of the product and must be kept accessible in the immediate vicinity of the product for any person working on or with this product .
Read carefully and make sure you understand this manual prior to starting any workwith this product. The basic prerequisite for safe work is compliant with all specified
safety and handling instructions.
Accident prevention guidelines and general safety regulations should be applied.
Illustrations in this manual are provided for basic understanding and can vary fromthe actual model of this product. No claims can be derived from the illustrations inthis manual.
The product has been produced with care and has been thoroughly tested. In case of
any complaint, contact your local SVS-VISTEK distributor. You will find a list of distributors in your area on www.svs-vistek.com

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1.1.3Copyright notice
Forwarding and duplicating of this document, as well as using or revealing its contents are prohibited without written approval. All rights reserved with regard to patentclaims or submission of design or utility patent.

1.2

Legal information
Errors and omissions excepted.
These products are designed for industrial applications only. Cameras from SVSVistek are not designed for life support systems where malfunction of the products
might result in any risk of personal harm or injury. Customers, integrators and end
users of SVS-Vistek products might sell these products and agree to do so at their own
risk, as SVS-Vistek will not take any liability for any damage from improper use or
sale.

1.2.1

USA and CanadaThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

NOTICE

This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment
this equipment may cause radio interference.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
It is necessary to use a shielded power supply cable. You can then use the “shield contact” on the connector which has GND contact to the device housing. This is essential
for any use. If not done and the device is destroyed due to Radio Magnetic Interference (RMI) WARRANTY is void!

1.2.2

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Power: US/UK and European line adapter can be delivered. Otherwise use
filtered and stabilized DC power supply.

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Shock & vibration resistance is tested. For detailed specifications refer to the section on specifications ("Specifications").

EuropeThis device is CE tested, rules of EN 55022:2010+AC2011 and EN61000-62:2005 apply.
The product is in compliance with the requirements of the following European directives:

1 General informationn

2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)n2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electricaland electronic equipment (RoHS)

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All SVS-VISTEK products comply with the recommendation of the European Union
concerning RoHS Rules.

1.3

About this manualThis manual contains helpful information to install and operate the described camera. It has been produced with care. Nevertheless, information might be erroneous orincomplete. SVS-Vistek GmbH cannot be held responsible for any problems resulting
from incomplete or erroneous information.
Read this manual carefully.

NOTICE

This manual is subject to change without notice.
It is intended for staff with technical qualifications who have been specially trained
and have the appropriate knowledge in the field of automation technology, electricaland optical devices.

INFO

Keep this manual for future use.

1.3.1

Registered trademarks
In this manual the following registered trademarks may be used:n

MotionBLITZ®

nImageBLITZ®

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EoSens®

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GenICam®

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Microsoft® and Windows®

nIntel®

Throughout the manual, these trademarks are not specifically marked as registeredtrademarks. This in no way implies that these trademarks can be used in another context without the trademark sign.

1.3.2

Conformity and use
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These requirements aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when theequipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions given in this guide, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will have tocorrect the interference at its own expense.

NOTICE

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You are herewith cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this description could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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制造说明
此设备的生产与测试依照FCC条例第15条条例，符合A类电子设备标准。产品提
供在商用使用环境中的合理保护，以防止使用过程中可能涉及到的损害。
此设备会产生、使用并可发射出无线电波，如果未按照本手册中所述安装和使用，可能会对无线通信设备产生干扰。如本设备在居民区操作出现干扰等情况，用户需要自费处理。
备注：请注意，如未按照此使用说明操作而自行更改设备，那么您将无权使用本设备。

規 制 適 合 宣 言 とご使 用 について( 米 国 FCC)
この機器 は、FCC規 則 のパート15に定 められたクラスAデジタル装 置に関 する規制
要 件 に基 づいて所 定 の試 験 が実 施され、その適 合 が認 証されています。これらの
規 制 要件 は、商 業環 境 において機 器を使 用する際 、有 害な干 渉 に対 する妥 当な保護 を提供 するために設けられています。この機 器 は、無 線 周 波 数エネルギーを生 成 かつ利 用 するとともに、放 射 することもあります。このリファレンスガイドの指示 に従 って設置 および使 用が行われない場 合 は、無線 通 信 に有 害 な干渉 を引き起 こす恐れがあります。この機器 を住宅 地 で利 用 すると有 害 な干 渉 を起 こすこともあり、その場合 、使 用 者 は自 己 負担 において適 切 な対 策 を講 じる必 要 があります。
注 意 事項 ：このリファレンスガイドに明 示 的 に承 認 していない変 更や修 正を行 った
場 合 には、本 製品 を使用 する権 利 が無効 となることがあります。

1.3.3

Warranty and non-warranty clause

NOTICEThe camera does not contain serviceable parts. Do not open the body of the camera. If the camera has been opened, the warranty will be void.

NOTICEThe camera has to be used with a supply voltage according to the camera’s specification. Connecting a lower or higher supply voltage, AC voltage, reversal polarity or using wrong pins of the power connector may damage the camera. Doing so
will void warranty.
Our warranty does not protect against accidental damage, loss, or acts of nature.

INFO

SVS-Vistek GmbH cannot be held responsible for the loss of data. We recommend abackup plan.

1.3.4

Supplements
For customers in CanadaThis apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out inRadio Interference Regulations.

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Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe A pour bruits radioélectriques, spécifiées dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique.

Life support applications
The products described in this manual are not designed for use in life support appliances or devices and systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be
expected to result in personal injury.
NOTICE

SVS-Vistek GmbH customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify SVS-Vistek GmbH for any
damages resulting from such improper use or sale.

1.4

Tips and notes
This manual contains notes that help to avoid data loss or camera damage, and tips
that provide information to improve handling the camera. They are marked as follows:
Tips

INFO

Provides information that may help to improve camera handling or avoid data loss.
Notes

NOTICE

Provides information to avoid damage to the system.

1.5

Support
In case of issues with the camera we are happy to help. For being able to help you ina fast and efficient way, we ask you for a description of the issues using camera inyour support request.
1. Put your support request to us via the support form: https://www.svs-vistek.com/en/support/svs-support-request.php
2. Fill the form with information about the camera model, the frame grabbermodel, and operating system. Our support team will come back to you.

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Introduction

2.1

Intended use
The camera EoSens® 10CXP2 belongs to the product class of so-called high-speed
machine vision (MV) cameras that are integrated into test or measurement systems.
High-speed MV cameras are designed to capture images with high frame rate forvarious purposes in an industrial or scientific environment to deliver image data forfurther analysis. The images are transmitted to a frame grabber on a connected computer where they can be evaluated with the help of a software.
Other uses

Any other use is regarded as unintended use and leads to the loss of guarantee andliabilities. Contact the manufacturer for other uses.
These products are designed for industrial applications only. The cameras are notdesigned for life support systems where malfunction of the products might result inany risk of personal harm or injury.

2.2

Scope of delivery
The following components are part of delivery. Before installing the camera, check if
the delivery is complete:nCamera as orderednF-mount lens adaptern

USB storage device witho

GenICam XML fileoProduct documentation

NOTICE

Check if the delivery is complete before installing the camera.

INFO

The firmware can be updated remotely via a special updating software. For firmware
updates, inform SVS-Vistek GmbH via email: info@svs-vistek.com.

2.3

Optional accessories
LensesOnly lenses for industrial purpose are suitable. To find lenses or other accessories,
visit https://www.svs-vistek.com.
CablesFor connecting the camera, the following cable must be used.
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2 Introduction

Cable CXP 12GHz µBNC RG59 (1x) - 5m

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We recommend the following cable:n

KKRDRG59UBNCUBNC05/12GX1 (12GHz µBNC RG59) - 5m

Power supply

If you do not use power over CXP, you need an external power supply unit, e.g.:

2.4n

NTCAM132X (12 V/2.5 A) with 12 pin Hirose connector (HR10A-10P-12S(73)and 5 m cablen

NTCAM132XIO (12 V/2.5 A) with 12 pin Hirose connector (HR10A-10P-12S(73) and 5 m cable plus additional strobe out line

System requirements
The PC or image processing system that is connected with the camera must be
equipped with:

2 Introductionn

An image processing system, e.g.: PC and operating system according to therequirements of the frame grabbern

A fully installed frame grabber with device driver and softwaren

CoaXPress cable with µBNC connectornOptional external power supply (NTCAM132X/NTCAM132XIO)NOTICETo make use of the full performance, all cables, connectors and the frame grabbermust be CoaXPress V2.0 compliant.

INFO

If a CXP V1.1 frame grabber is used, only speeds up to CXP-6 (6.25 Gb/s) can beachieved.

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The camera

3.1

Camera description
All cameras of the EoSens CXP family are CoaXPress compliant. The high-speed
CMOS cameras come with a 10 Megapixel sensor of 4,608 x 2,176 px (H x V). They
are widely configurable and scalable, and are available in monochrome and color(Bayer Filter).
The camera offers a frame rate of 478 fps at full resolution. By defining a Region ofInterest (ROI) the frame rate can be increased to several thousand frames per
second. A feature of CXP cameras is their high photo sensitivity for low-light conditions.
The camera electronic is enclosed in a compact and solid full metal housing robust
enough to comply with the requirements in heavy industrial surroundings. Shielded
coaxial cables as recommended by the CoaXPress standard will support this.
CXP cameras can be equipped with standard F-mount lenses made for industrial purpose.
The colour and monochrome cameras are supplied with the following features:nAnalog / digital gainnBlack level adjustmentn

FPN correctionnImage information fieldnLookup table (LUT)nTest images

nUser profiles

Bayer filter

The sensor of the EoSens colour cameras is supplied with a Bayer colour filter. In
order to get the colour information, the imaging software has to decode the information of each pixel into red, green, and blue (RGB) by using the values of its neighbouring pixels. Each red, green and blue filter element covers exactly one pixel on thesensor. A matrix of 2 x 2 filter elements builds a filter element matrix. A Bayer patternimage therefore must have an even number of pixels and an even number of lines.
UV / IR cut filter

In addition, colour cameras are equipped with an UV / IR cut filter. Light withwavelengths between 370 nm and 670 nm will be transmitted. As CMOS sensors are
susceptible to UV and IR rays outside the visible spectrum, UV / IR filter avoid blurred
images and therefore improve colour images.

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3.2

Operating temperature
If the camera is mounted on mechanical parts, the heat generated during operation
will be dissipated by the attached fan, the cooling fins at the rear of the camera, andthe mechanical parts.

NOTICEThe camera body temperature must not exceed the values specified in the technicaldata (see "Technical data" on page 21).
In case of overheating, the camera will automatically be switched off and the communication between camera and PC will be interrupted.

INFO

Durability of the camera will be reduced when being operated in an environmentthat is constantly exceeding the maximum permissible operating temperature. In thiscase, take additional cooling measures as described below.

NOTICEThe camera is not intended for use on an isolated mounting plate or in a closed
housing because the temperature of the camera will rise continuously.

3.3

Active cooling
The camera is equipped with active cooling. This can be deactivated if the camera
temperature can be stabilized by other methods such as mounting on a heat-dissipating construction.
If the ambient temperature is constantly exceeding 40 °C, additional cooling is recommended.

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3.4

Interfaces of the camera

Fig.: 3-1: Interfaces of the camera EoSens® 10CXP2

1 Status LED
to verify the operating status of the camera
2 Four CoaXPress µBNC connectors
to connect the camera with a CoaXPress compliant frame grabber. The ∆marked line can supply the camera with power via power over coax (PoC).
3 12-pin Hirose power connector
used when an external power supply (12 … 24 V) has to be connected, anexternal trigger is connected and / or an output signal is used.

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3.5

Status LED
The multi-colourstatus LED indicates camera and connection states.

3 The camera

LED State

Indication

OFF

No power

Solid orange

System is booting

Slow pulse red

Powered, but nothing connected(not applicable if PoC is used)

Fast flash alternate
green/orange

Connection detection in progress, PoC active

Fast flash orange

Connection detection in progress, PoC not in use

Slow flash alternate
red/green

Device incompatible, PoC active

Slow flash alternate
red/orange

Device incompatible, PoC not in use

Solid green

Device connected but no data being transferred

Slow pulse orange

Device connected, waiting for event (e.g. trigger)

Fast flash green

Device connected, data being transferred

Slow flash alternate
green/orange

Connection test packets being sent

Red - 500 ms pulse

Error during data transfer

Slow flash alternate
red/green/orange

Compliance test mode enabled

Fast flash red

System error

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Setting up

4.1

Connecting a frame grabber
The transmission speed of the camera can either be set to 3.125, 5, 6.25, 10, or
12.5 Gb/s. The possible cable length depends on the cable type used, its quality,
and the selected transmission speed. The following table provides examples. These
values will only be reached if the signal quality meets the requirements of the CXP2.0
specification.

INFO

NOTICE

To use PoCXP, lane 1 (Master) and lane 2 (Extension1) must be connected with theframe grabber.
CXP-Type

Transmission speed [Gb/s]

Max. cable length RG59 style [m]

CXP-3

3.125

up to 100

CXP-6

6.25

up to 40

CXP-1010

up to 40

CXP-12

12.5

up to 30

All lines have to be of the same length.
µBNC connector

SVS-Vistek GmbH offers cables with the following connectors:n

NOTICEµBNC çè µBNC (cable KKRDxxx)

Carefully connect and release the socket with the connector. Connect them precisely to avoid deformation of the connectors or other damages!
If connecting individual cables, keep the order on camera side starting at from ∆marked link one to channel one on the frame grabber.

INFO

Pin 1 always has to be connected.
The master connector (1) is marked by a triangle. Connect it with channel one of theframe grabber (refer to the frame grabber documentation).

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1

2

3

4

The possible connector combinations are shown in the table below.
No. of connections

Connector combination
1 1
2 1+2 (link)
4 1+2+3+4 (link)

INFO

All connections are hot-pluggable.

4.2

Connecting an external power supply or I/O signals
If you prefer an external 12 - 24V DC power supply (min. 18 W), connect it with the
12-pin connector at the rear of the camera.

NOTICEThe power connector of the camera has to be connected with a DC power supply
providing 12 to 24 V DC. Connecting a lower or higher supply voltage, an AC
voltage, reversal polarity or using wrong pins of the power connector may damage
the camera and will void warranty!
SVS-Vistek GmbH offers the power supply unit NTCAM132xx with cables of 5 or 10
meters.

INFO

If you assemble your own cable, pay attention to the pinning described below.
12-pin connector and I/O signals

1. Connect the external power supply with the 12-pin connector of the camera.
NOTICEThe DC power supply must deliver 12-24 V DC (18.4 W). It must be equipped witha HR-10A-10P-12S plug.
The 12-pin connector provides two inputs for an external trigger and two output signals. The output signal can be controlled.

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1
2

9

11

SignalPin

Signal1 + 12

GND

6

IN0

2 + 11VCC(12 - 24 V)

7

IOGND

3

IOGND

8

OUT1

4

OUT0

9

IOGND

5

IOGND

10

IN1

8

10

3

Pin

7

12
6

4
5

Internally connected with:

pin 4
pin 8

pin 6

pin 10connected with pin 3 + 5

Fig.: 4-1: Connecting input and output signals with the internal circuit

All inputs accept 3.3 V LVTTL signals. They are also 5 V TTL compatible.
All inputs can also accept signals with 12 V and 24 V.
NOTICEAn open (not connected) input will be interpreted as high level from the camera. For
low level an input voltage of 0 - 0.3V must be connected.

Fig.: 4-2: IO signals

If the available external signal cannot deliver a low level voltage <0.3 V or the input
signal is >24 V, the following transistor circuit can be used. A suitable transistor is forexample BC547, or 2N2222.

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NOTICEThis circuit will invert the signal. (A high level at the input will be seen as low level atthe camera.)
Examples for R1

Input voltage

Resistor

3.3 V

2.7 kOhm

5V

4.7 kOhm

12 V

12 kOhm

24 V

22 kOhm

4.3

Connecting camera and image processing system

NOTICETo make use of the full performance, all cables, connectors and the frame grabbermust be CoaXPress V2.0 compliant.

INFO

If a CXP V1.1 frame grabber is used, only speeds up to CXP-6 (6.25 Gb/s) can beachieved.

Fig.: 4-3: Connecting the camera and image processing system

1. Install the frame grabber software on the image processing system (see documentation of frame grabber board).
2. Switch off the image processing system (1).
3. Unscrew the dust protection cover of the camera (6).
4. Mount the lens (5).
5. Connect the µBNC cables (3) with the camera connectors (4).
6. Connect the other end of the cable with the frame grabber board (2).

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7. If required, connect the power supply NTCAM132x via the 12-pin connector
with the camera (6).
INFO

If connecting an external trigger, take the pinning into account.
8. If an external power supply (7) is used, connect the power supply with the main
supply.
9. Switch on the image processing system (1).
10. Check the status LED of the camera to verify that the camera is ready for use.

4.4

The power-up profile
If the camera is powered-up, the power-up profile permanently stored in the nonvolatile memory of the camera will be loaded. This profile consists of a number ofcamera settings such as sensor resolution and frame rate. It is used to set the camera
into a defined operation mode.

INFO

The camera has NOT to be configured by the host to start operation. The power-up
profile will deliver all necessary values.
Serial number and firmware version are provided in the non-volatile memory of thecamera. Use the GenICam feature “DeviceSerialNumber” to read the serial number
and the firmware revision.

INFO

Read the chapter on Bootstrap Registers in the Reference Guide for more information. For the serial number, see the identification plate at the side of the camera.

4.5

Cleaning sensor and lens

NOTE

Unplug the camera before you clean any parts!
Never open the housing when cleaning the window of the sensor. If the camera has
been opened, the warranty will be void.
1. If there are coarse particles on the lens or the window of the sensor, use avacuum cleaner to remove them before cleaning to prevent scratches.
2. Clean the window of the sensor and the lens with a dry and soft lens-cleaning tissue.
NOTICEDo not use tools that may harm the sensor or lens.

4.6

Updating the camera firmware
This section describes how to carry out a firmware update for a MIKROTRON camera
from SVS-Vistek GmbH using the software “CXPUpdater”.
Prerequisites

INFO

4 Setting up

The updater software requires the Microsoft Redistributables for Visual Studio 20152019 (vcredist_x64.exe) that can be downloaded from Microsoft for free.

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Procedure

The updater process requires frame grabber specific components. The programassumes that there is a "Data" folder containing the following files:nFlashData.ibfnfpga_app_firmware.ibf

1. Open the tool “CXP Updater.exe” in the folder “Firmware”.

2. Select the CTI file that corresponds to the frame grabber board. If unsure, consult the Device Manager.
3. To add a CTI file that is not in the list, select Add another CTI file and navigate to
the file.
4. Select the board for updating.
5. Start the update process. The progress bar displays the current update status.
NOTICEDo not switch off the camera during the update process.
6. When the update is finished, restart the camera.

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5Technical data

5.1

Camera specifications 10CXP2Frame rate (8 bit)

478 fps

Shutter speed

4 µs – 1 s

Shutter time (steps)

1 µs

Max. Jitter via CXP
Trigger±4 ns

Quantum efficiency>62% @ 500 nm

Interfacesn

CoaXPress 1.x @ 3.125 Gb/sn

CoaXPress 1.x @ 6.25 Gb/sn

CoaXPress 2.x @ 10 Gb/sn

CoaXPress 2.x @ 12.5 Gb/s

CoaXPress lanes switchable to 1, 2, or 4
Frame rates of 12.5 Gb/s can only be reached when thecamera is connected to a system that supports CXP2.
Otherwise, frame rates of up to 6.25 Gb/s are possible.
n

5 Technical data

AdapterF-mount

Dimensions(W x H x L)n

80 x 80 x 72.8 mm (without lens adapter)n

80 x 80 x 92.9 mm (F-mount)

Weightn0.50 kg (without lens adapter)n0.63 kg (F-mount)

Cooling

Fan

Noise of fan

max. 23 dB(A)Power supply

12 - 24 V DC

Operating temperature (camera
body)+10 °C ... +45 °C

Shock resistance70 g

Vibration resistance

7 grmsCompliance

GenICamCoaXPress 1.1 / 2.0

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5.2

Sensor specifications 10CXP2Sensor type

CMOS global shutter

Image sensor size

20.74 mm x 9.79 mm

Resolution

10 Megapixel

Active pixels

4,608 x 2,176 px

ROI min

128 x 32 px

Pixel depth

8 bit / 12 bit

Pixel size

4.5 x 4.5 μm

Dynamic range up to 68 dB (12 bit Gain 2)

5.3

INFO

5 Technical data

Full well charge>30 ke- (12 bit Gain 0)>120 ke- (12 bit Gain 2)

Bayer filter pattern

BayerGR8 / BayerGR10 / BayerGR12
Because the pattern must always start at the same field witha colourcamera only even height and even offset-y is possible. The camera will automatically round down if odd values are entered. Also bear in mind when using the invert
readout function the pattern must be inverted too.

Resolution and frame rates
Resolution

Frame rate (4 x CXP-12 @ 8 bit centered)

4608 x 2176 px

478 fpsUse our camera compare tool to calculate the frame rate for a certain ROI size:www.mikrotron.de/cameracompare/

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5.4

Spectral response

5.4.1

Monochrome and colour 10CXP2

Fig.: 5-1: Spectral response - monochrome and colour

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Annex

6.1

Dimensions

INFO

All length units in mm.
Find the technical drawings in the web download area athttps://www.svs-vistek.com/en/support/svs-support-download-center.php
CAD step files available with valid login at SVS-VISTEK.com

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6.2

FAQ

INFO

For questions and issues, refer to the FAQ page on our website: https://www.svsvistek.com/de/support/svs-svcam-faq.php

6.3

Glossary
TermDefinition

Aberration

Spherical aberration occurs when light rays enter near the edge ofthe lens; chromatic aberration is caused by different refractive
indexes of different wavelengths of the light. (Blue is more refractive
than red)

ADC

Analogue-to-Digital Converter, also known as A/D converter

Aperture

In optics, aperture defines a hole or an opening through which lighttravels. In optical system the aperture determines the cone angle ofa bundle of rays that come to a focus in the image plane. The aperture can be limited by an iris, but it is not solely reliant on the iris.
The diameter of the lens has a larger influence on the capability ofthe optical system.

Bayer Pattern

A Bayer filter mosaic or pattern is a colour filter array (CFA) deposited onto the surface of a CCD or CMOS sensor for capturing RGB
colour images. The filter mosaic has a defied sequence of red,green and blue pixels such that the captured image can be transported as a monochrome image to the host (using less bandwidth),
whereafter the RGB information is recombined in a computer
algorithm.

Binning

Binning combines the charge from two (or more) pixels to achieve
higher dynamics while sacrificing resolution.

Bit-Depth

Bit-depth is the number of digital bits available at the output of the

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Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) indicating the distribution of thedarkest to the brightest value of a single pixel.

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Camera Link

Camera Link is a multiple-pair serial communication protocol
standard [1] designed for computer vision applications based on
the National Semiconductor interface Channel-link. It was
designed for the purpose of standardizing scientific and industrial
video products including cameras, cables and frame grabbers.

CCD

Charge Coupled Device. Commonly used technology used forcamera sensors used to detect & quantify light, i.e. for capturing
images in an electronic manner.

CMOS

Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor. A more recently
adopted technology used for camera sensors with in-pixel amplifiers used to detect & quantify light, i.e. capturing images in anelectronic manner.

CPU

Central processing unit of a computer. Also referred to as the processor chip.

dB

Decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit used to express the ratio between
two values of a physical quantity.

Decimation

For reducing width or height of an image, decimation can be used
(CMOS sensors only). Columns or rows can be ignored. Imagereadout time is thereby reduced.

Defect map

Identifies the location of defect pixels unique for every sensor. A
factory generated defect map is delivered and implemented witheach camera.

Defect map

Identifies the location of defect pixels unique for every sensor. A
factory generated defect map is delivered and implemented witheach camera.

EPROM

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory is a type of memory
chip that retains its data when its power supply is switched off.

Gain

In electronics, gain is a measure of the ability of a two-port circuit(often an amplifier) to increase the power or amplitude of a signal
from the input to the output port by adding energy to the signal.

Gamma

Gamma correction is a nonlinear operation used to code anddecode luminance values in video or still image systems.

GenICam

Provides a generic programming interface for all kinds of cameras
and devices. Regardless what interface technology is used (GigE
Vision, USB3 Vision, CoaXPress, Camera Link, etc.) or which features are implemented, the application programming interface(API) will always be the same.

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GigE Vision

GigE Vision is an interface standard introduced in 2006 for highperformance industrial cameras. It provides a framework for transmitting high-speed video and related control data over Gigabit Ethernet networks.

GPU

Graphics Processing Unit of a computer.

HiroseCable connectors commonly used for power, triggers, I/Os andstrobe lightsISOsee "Gain" on the previous page

Jumbo frames In computer networking, jumbo frames are Ethernet frames withmore than 1500 bytes of payload. Conventionally, jumbo frames
can carry up to 9000 bytes of payload. Some Gigabit Ethernet
switches and Gigabit Ethernet network interface cards do not support jumbo frames.

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Mount

Mechanical interface / connection for attaching lenses to the camera.

MulticastMulticast (one-to-many or many-to-many distribution) is an Ethernet group communication where information is addressed to agroup of destination computers simultaneously. Multicast should
not be confused with physical layer point-to-multipoint communication.

Partial Scan

A method for reading out fewer lines from the sensor, but “skipping” lines above and below the desired area. Typically applied to
CCD sensors. In most CMOS image sensors an AOI (area ofinterest) or ROI (region of interest) can be defined by selecting thearea to be read. This leads to increased frame rate.

Pixel clock

The base clock (beat) that operates the sensor chip is. It is typicallyalso the clock with which pixels are presented at the output node of
the image sensor.

PWM

Pulse width modulation. Keeping voltage at the same level while
limiting current flow by switching on an off at a very high frequency.

RAW

A camera RAW image file contains minimally processed data fromthe image sensor. It is referred as "raw". SVS-VISTEK plays out RAW
only.

Read-OutControl

Read-Out control defines a delay between exposure and image
readout. It allows the user to program a delay value (time) for thereadout from the sensor. It is useful for preventing CPU overload
when handling very large images or managing several cameras ona limited Ethernet connection.

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Term

Definition

Shading

Shading manifests itself a decreasing brightness towards the edgesof the image or a brightness variation from one side of the image
to the other. Shading can be caused by non-uniform illumination,
non-uniform camera sensitivity, vignetting of the lens, or even dirt
and dust on glass surfaces (lens).

Shading correction

An in-camera algorithm for real time correction of shading. It typically permits user configuration. By pointing at a known uniform
evenly illuminated surface it allows the microprocessor in the camera to create a correction definition, subsequently applied to theimage during readout.

Shutter

Shutter is a device or technique that allows light to pass for adetermined period of time, exposing photographic film or a lightsensitive electronic sensor to light in order to capture a permanent
image of a scene.

Strobe light

A bright light source with a very short light pulse. Ideal for use withindustrial cameras, e.g. for “freezing” the image capture of fast
moving objects. Can often be a substitute for the electronic shutterof the image sensor. Certain industrial cameras have dedicated incamera output drivers for precisely controlling one or more strobe
lights.

Tap

CCD sensors can occur divided into two, four or more regions todouble / quadruple the read out time.

TCP/IP

TCP/IP provides end-to-end connectivity specifying how data
should be packed, addressed, transmitted, routed and received at
the destination.

Triggermodes

Cameras for industrial use usually provide a set of different trigger
modes with which they can be operated. The most common trigger
modes are:n

Programmable shutter trigger mode. Each image is captured
with a pre-defined shutter time;nPulse-Width Control trigger. The image capture is initiated by
the leading edge of the trigger pulse and the shutter time isgoverned by the width of the pulse;nInternal trigger or free-running mode. The camera captures
images at the fastest possible frame rate permitted by thereadout time.

USB3 Vision

The USB3 Vision interface is based on the standard USB 3.0 interface and uses USB 3.0 ports. Components from different manufacturers will easily communicate with each other.

XML Files

Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a markup language thatdefines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format which isboth human-readable and machine-readable.

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