Manual ECO2 series
eco674, eco695, eco814, eco815, eco834, eco1050,
eco2050, eco2150, eco, eco4050

6.16.2016

Company Information
SVS-VISTEK GMBH
Mühlbachstr. 20
82229 Seefeld
GermanyTel.:+49 (0) 81 52 9985-0
Fax:+49 (0) 81 52 9985-79
Mail: info@svs-vistek.com
www.svs-vistek.com
This Operation Manual is based on the following standards::
DIN EN 62079
DIN EN ISO 12100
ISO Guide 37
DIN ISO 3864-2
DIN ISO 3864-4

This Operation Manual contains important instructions for safe andefficient handling of SVCam Cameras (hereinafter referred to as„camera“). This Operating Manual is part of the camera and must be
kept accessible in the immediate vicinity of the camera for any person
working on or with this camera.
Read carefully and make sure you understand this Operation Manual
prior to starting any work with this camera. The basic prerequisite for safe
work is compliant with all specified safety and handling instructions.
Accident prevention guidelines and general safety regulations shoud be
applied.
Illustrations in this Operation Manual are provided for basic
understanding and can vary from the actual model of this camera. No
claims can be derived from the illustrations in this Operation Manual.
The camera in your possession has been produced with great care andhas been thoroughly tested. Nonetheless, should you have reasons forcomplaint, then please contact your local SVS-VISTEK distributor. You willfind a list of distributors in your area under: http://www.svsvistek.com/company/distributors/distributors.php

Copyright Protection Statement(as per DIN ISO 16016:2002-5)
Forwarding and duplicating this document, as well as using or revealing
its contents are prohibited without written approval. Noncompliance issubject to compensatory damages. All rights reserved with regard topatent claims or submission of design or utility patent.

Manual ECO2 series

6.16.2016

Contents

Contents
1

Conformity Issues ..................................................... 6
1.2

Feature List: ............................................................ 7

1.2.1
1.2.2

2

3

Getting Started ........................................................ 9
2.1

Power supply ........................................................... 9

2.2

Flashing LED Codes ................................................. 9

2.3

Software ................................................................. 9

2.5

Basic Driver Circuit ................................................ 12

Connectors ........................................................... 13
3.1

Input / output connectors ........................................ 13

3.1.1

4

Hirose™ 12Pin ........................................................... 13

Dimensions ........................................................... 14
4.1

ECO² GigE C-mount ............................................. 14

4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5

4.2

5

Versatile I/O Concept ................................................... 8
GigE-Vision features ..................................................... 8

front .......................................................................... 14
side Left ..................................................................... 15
Bottom ....................................................................... 15
Back .......................................................................... 16
Cross Section ............................................................. 16

C & CS Mount ...................................................... 17

Feature-Set ........................................................... 18
5.1

Basic Understanding............................................... 18

5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.6
5.1.7
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.6
5.1.7
5.1.8

5.2

Basic Understanding of CCD Technology ..................... 18
Interline Transfer ......................................................... 19
Global Shutter / Progressive Scan ................................ 20
Frames per Second ..................................................... 21
Acquisition and Processing Time .................................. 21
Exposure .................................................................... 22
Auto Luminance .......................................................... 22
BIT-DEPTH ................................................................... 23
Color ......................................................................... 25
Resolution – active & effective ...................................... 26
Offset ........................................................................ 27
Gain.......................................................................... 28
Image Flip .................................................................. 29
Binning ...................................................................... 30
Decimation ................................................................ 31

Camera Features ................................................... 31

5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3

Tap Structure .............................................................. 32
Tap Balancing ............................................................ 34
System Clock Frequency .............................................. 35iii

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5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8
5.2.9

5.3

I/O Features ......................................................... 44

5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7

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Read-Out-Control....................................................... 35
Basic Capture Modes .................................................. 36
LookUp Table ............................................................. 39
Partial Scan / AOI ...................................................... 41
Defect Pixel Correction ................................................ 42
Temperature Sensor .................................................... 42
Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUX ...................................... 44
Strobe Control ............................................................ 50
Sequencer .................................................................. 57
PWM ......................................................................... 59
Opto Coupler ............................................................ 61
Logic input ................................................................. 62
Serial data interfaces ................................................... 64
Trigger-Edge Sensitivity ................................................ 66
Debouncing Trigger Signals ......................................... 66
Prescale ..................................................................... 68
IR Cut Filter ................................................................ 69

Specifications ........................................................ 71
6.1

eco1050*TLGEC ................................................... 71

1.1.2
1.1.3

6.2

eco2050*TLGEC ................................................... 74

1.1.4
1.1.5

6.3

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX814AQA................ 94
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX814ALA ................ 94

eco815CTLGEC .................................................... 95

1.2.11
1.2.12

6.9

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX695AQG ............... 91
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX695ALG ................ 91

eco814*TLGEC ..................................................... 92

1.2.9
1.2.10

6.8

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX694AQG ............... 88
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX694ALG ................ 88

eco695*TLGEC ..................................................... 89

1.2.7
1.2.8

6.7

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX674AQG ............... 85
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX674ALG ................ 85

eco694*TLGEC ..................................................... 86

1.2.5
1.2.6

6.6

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-04050-C .............. 82
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-04050-A .............. 82

eco674*TLGEC ..................................................... 83

1.2.3
1.2.4

6.5

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02150-C .............. 79
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02150-A .............. 79

eco4050*TLGEC ................................................... 80

1.2.1
1.2.2

6.4

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02050-C .............. 76
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02050-A .............. 76

eco2150*TLGEC ................................................... 77

1.1.6
1.1.7

1.2

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-01050-C .............. 73
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-01050-A .............. 73

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX815AQA................ 97
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX815ALA ................ 97

eco834*TLGEC ..................................................... 98

1.2.131.2.14

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX834AQG ............. 100
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX834ALG .............. 100

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Terms of warranty ................................................ 101

8

Troubleshooting ................................................... 102
8.1

FAQ .................................................................. 102

8.2

Support Request Form / Check List ......................... 103

8.2.1

Space for further descriptions, screenshots and log-files:
104

9Glossary of Terms ................................................ 105

10

Index of figures ................................................. 108

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Index ............................................................... 111v

1 Conformity Issues
Information given within the manual accurate as to:
6/16/2016, errors and omissions excepted.
1.1.1 E URO P EThis camera is CE tested and the rules of EN 50022-2 apply.
All SVS-VISTEK cameras comply with the recommendation of theEuropean Union concerning RoHS Rules

1.1.2 USA A N D C A N A D ALabeling requirements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Information to the user
Note: 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. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference when the equipment 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
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area islikely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at its own expense.
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 camera
housing. This is essential for any use. If not done and camera is destroyed
due to Radio Magnetic Interference (RMI) WARRANTY is void!
> Power:
US/UK and European line adapter can be delivered.
Otherwise use filtered and stabilized DC power supply.
For power supply voltage refers to power supply and specification.
> Shock & Vibration Resistance is tested: For detailed Specifications refer
to Specification.

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1.2 Feature List:
ECO

ECO²

EXO

EVO

HR

SHR

0.3 to 5 Mpixel

1 to 12 Mpixel

0.3 to 12 Mpixel

1 to 12 Mpixel

10 to 29 Mpixel

47 Mpixel

CCD

CCD

CMOS and CCD

CMOS and CCD

CMOS and CCD

CCD

Sony 1 tap sensors

Sony and ON Semiconductor

Sony, ON Semi and CMOSISSony and ON Semiconductor

ON Semiconductor

ON Semiconductor

1 and 2 tap sensors

1, 2 and 4 tap / 8 channel

1, 2 and 4 tap / 12 channel

4 tap / 32 channel sensors

16 (8 x 2) tap sensor

GigE Vision, Camera Link
or USB3 Vision256+ MB internal memory

Dual GigE Vision
or Camera Link Medium
128 MB internal memory

Dual GigE Vision, Camera
Link or 4 x CoaXPress
128 MB internal memory

Camera Link (HS 80 bit) or
2 x CoaXPress
512 MB internal memory

optional Power over Camera Link
C Mount
C, M42 (FFD 11.48) or MFT M58 Mount (FFD 11.48)
adjustable flange focal distance – optional F Mount

M72 Mount (FFD 19.55)

mono and color versions
progressive scan or global shutter (image on demand)
GigE Vision up to 120 MB/s
64 MB internal memory
8 or 12 bit pixel format
C or CS Mount

C Mount

dynamic control of focus, zoom and aperture
38 x 38 x 33 mm
38 x 38 x 45 mm
50 x 50 x (43-47) mm
optional “BlackLine” – IP Class up to IP67
precision machined housing
manual or auto tap balancing

50 x 50 x 46 mm
opt . “BlackLine“ – up to IP67

70 x 71 x 55 mm

80 x 80 x 60 mm

pixel clock setting for Camera Link2 x 2 binning2 x 2 binning (4 x 4 for CL)
horizontal and vertical image flip
custom defect pixel correction – custom defect pixel mapping
shading correction for GigE Visionarea of interest (AOI – also “region” or “field” of interest)
manual or delayed read out control – custom acquisition timing
manual white balance
manual, auto or external exposure time control – custom brightness target
manual or auto gain
manual offset
PIV – particle image velocimetry (CCD sensors only)
look up table (LUT) – custom pixel mapping
internal, software or external trigger response
integrated temperature sensor – SDK accessible
up to 4 x open drain outputs
4 x open drain outputs
strobe controller – in-camera LED light driver/controller, up to 3 A – easy synchronization
sequencer – up 16 programmable intervals with individual exposure & light
4 x pulseloop module – generate strobes, exposure timing and/or additional trigger signals
PWM – high frequency pulse width modulation
signal safe through high-low filter, debouncer and prescaler for trigger input
versatile I/O concept: 24V signal levels – RS232 – optional RS422 differential signal

up to 2 x open drain outputs

GenICam compatible – XML based control + Free Open SDK, compatible with all GenICam cameras (open Transport Layer) (32 & 64 bit)compatible with most 3rd party software
GigE Vision
GigE Vision
GigE Camera, Link USB3
GigE Vision, Camera Link
GigE, Camera Link, CXP

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1.2.1 Versatile I/O ConceptYour camera is equipped with the 2io-Interface allowing fullcontrol of timing and illumination via the camera SDK. Each of
the 2 outputs can be individually configured and managed
using pulse-width control. The integrated sequencer allows
multiple exposures with varied settings to be programmed,
creating new and cost effective options.

Figure 1: Illustration of 2IO concept ofswitching LEDs>>>

2 x open drain in and out-put
2 x high power input – up to 25 volts
Power MOSFET transistors>>

PWM strobe control
Sequencer for various configurations>
Programmable computer software
Trigger safe: debouncer, prescaler, high low
trigger>

1.2.2 GigE-Vision features
GigE Vision is an industrial interface standard for video transmission anddevice control over Ethernet networks. It provides numerous software andhardware advantages for machine vision. Being an industry standard, it
facilitates easy and quick interchangeability between units, shortening
design cycles and reducing development costs.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Conformity Issues

Cost effective
Wide range of „off the shelf“ industrial-standard plugs and cables
High bandwidth data transfer rate (120 MB/sec per output)
Up to 100 m range without additional switch
Wide range of applications in image processing
Remote service capability
GenICam compliant
SDK for Windows XP/10 (32/64 bit) and Linux

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2 Getting Started
2.1 Power supply
Connect the power supply.
CAUTION! – This camera does not support hotplugging
1. First, connect the data cable.

2. Then connect power supply.
When using your own power supply (e.g. 10 -25 V DC) make sure youconnect Pin1 to GND and Pin 2 to VIN+.
See also Hirose 12-pin for a detailed pin layout of the power connector.
For power input specifications refer to specifications.

2.2 Flashing LED Codes
On power up, the camera will indicate its current status with a flashing
LED on its back. The LED will change color and rhythm.
The meaning of the blinking codes translates as follows:

Flashing

Description
Yellow slow (1Hz)No Connection

Yellow quickly ( 8 Hz )Assignment of Network
address

Yellow permanent

Network address assigned

Green permanent

Connected withapplication

Green slow (1Hz)

Streaming channel
available

Green quickly ( 8 Hz)

Acquisition enabled

Red slow ( 1 Hz )Problem with initialization

Red quickly ( 8 Hz)

Camera overheatingBlue permanent

Waiting for trigger

Cyan permanent

Exposure active

Violet permanent

Readout/FVAL

Figure 2: Table of flashing LED codes

2.3 SoftwareYour SVCam comes with a huge Software_Kit including:
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9SVS-VISTEK> SVGigE_TL_Driver(GigE drivers and transport layer DDLs)> SVGigE_SDK(collection of functions for operating SVCam GigE
cameras> SVCapture(a viewer program for SVCam GigE cameras)> SVCam_Firmware(firmware update tool for SVCam GigE cameras)
For further information refer to dokumentations, release notes
and application manuals provided on DVD or to be
downloaded in the login area on: https://www.svsvistek.com/en/login/svs-loginarea-login.php

2.3.1 SVC A P T U RE
SVCapture is a small software tool provided for free. It is afast way to show the capabilities of your SVCam.
Get control of exposure timing, trigger
delay, image correction etc. or control up to
4 LED lights connected to the SVCam
directly via the PC. Use the built-in
sequencer to program several intervals
executed by one single trigger impulse.

F IGURE 3: S CREENSHOT OF SVC APTURE

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2.4 F IRMWARE
Make sure your camera is running up-to-date firmware.
Some features may not have been implemented in older
versions.
Essential when running a newer version of SVCapture orprovided SDK.
2.4.1 F I RM W A R E U P D A T E G I G E
A separate tool called “Firmware Update Tool.exe” isprovided within the firmware folder.
EXECUTE FIRMWARE UPDATE

Unpack Firmware whole ZIP-archive to any folder, e.g.
“C:\temp”
Browse into “firmware”-folder, locate “_svgigeup.exe” andexecuteEnsure proper network configuration!
Your camera should appear, choose camera by entering
camera index,
e.g. 1 and press
ENTER.

F IGURE 4: SEARCHING
THE CAMERA TO BE
UPDATED

Wail until
firmware update
has been
finished

F IGURE 5: FIRMWARE
UPDATE HAS JUST BEEN
EXECUTED

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2.5 Basic Driver Circuit

Figure 6: basic Illustration of driver circuit

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3 Connectors
3.1 Input / output connectors
For further information using the breakout box andsimplifying OIs refer SVCam Connectivity
manual. To be found separate within the USP
manuals.

3.1.1 Hirose™ 12Pin
For detailed information about switching lightsfrom inside the camera, refer to strobe control.

Specification
Type

HR10A-10R-12S

Mating Connector

HR10A-10R-12P

Figure 7: Illustration of Hirose 12 Pin & pin-out (HR10A-10R-12PB)

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4 Dimensions
4.1 ECO² GigE C-mount
CAD step files available on DVD or SVS-VISTEK.com.
Including:eco1050CTLGEC, eco1050MTLGEC, eco2050CTLGEC,
eco2050MTLGEC, eco2150CTLGEC, eco2150MTLGEC,
eco4050CTLGEC, eco4050MTLGEC, eco674CTLGEC,
eco674MTLGEC, eco694CTLGEC, eco694MTLGEC, eco695CTLGEC,
eco695MTLGEC, eco814CTLGEC, eco814MTLGEC, eco815CTLGEC,
eco815MTLGEC, eco834CTLGEC, eco834MTLGEC

4.1.1 front

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4.1.2 side Left

4.1.3 Bottom

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4.1.4 Back

4.1.5 Cross Section

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4.2

C & CS Mount

Different back-focus distances from sensor to lens.
> C-Mount:
17,526 mm> CS-Mount: 12,526 mm> Diameter:
1
Inch> Screw Thread:
1/32 Inch
CS-Mount Cameras accept both types of lenses. C-Mount lenses require
a 5mm adapter ring to be fitted. (Also available at SVS-VISTEK)
C-Mount Cameras only accept C mount lenses as the flange to sensor
distance does not allow a CS mount lens close enough to the Sensor toachieve a focused image.

Figure 8: Illustration of C- & CS-Mount differences

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5 Feature-Set
5.1 Basic Understanding
5.1.1 Basic Understanding of CCD Technology
Charge Coupled Device.
Light sensitive semiconductor elements arranged as rows andcolumns. Each row in the array represents a single line in the
resulting image. When light falls onto the sensor elements, photons
are converted into charge.

Figure 9: Illustration Cross-section of a CCD sensor from Sony

Charge is an integration of time and light intensity on the element
The sensor converts light into charge and transports it to an amplifierand subsequently to the analog to digital converter (ADC).

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5.1.2 Interline Transfer
Interline Transfer is only used in CCD sensors.
With a single pixel clock the charge from each pixel is transferred to thevertical shift register. At this time, the light sensitive elements are again
collecting light. The charge in the vertical registers is transferred line byline into the horizontal shift register. Between each (downward) transfer ofthe vertical register, the horizontal register transfers each line the output
stage, where charge is converted to a voltage, amplified and sent on to
the ADC. When all lines in the image have been transferred to thehorizontal register and read out, the vertical registers can accept the next
image...

Figure 10: Illustration of interline transfer with columns and rows

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5.1.3 Global Shutter / Progressive Scan
Unlike rolling shutter or interlaced scan modes all pixels are exposed at
the same time. Fast moving objects will be captured without showing
movement distortion.

Figure 11: Example of rolling shutter

Figure 12: motion blur

Figure 13: rolling shutter

Figure 14: interlaced
Figure 15: table of picture errors caused by exposure modes

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5.1.4 Frames per Second
Frames per second, or frame rate describes the number of frames output
per second. The inverse (1/ frame rate) defines the frame time.
frame per second

frame time (Exposure)

0,25

4s

1

1s

2

500ms

20

50 ms
41,6� ms

24
25
29,97
30
50
75
100

applicable standard

Cinema40 ms���������������… ms
33,366700033

PAL progressive

20 ms���� ms
13, 33

PAL interlaced���� ms
33,33

NTSC
NTSC

10 ms

Virtually any value within the specification can be chosen.
Maximum frame rate depends on:> Pixel clock> Image size
> Tap structure> Data transport limitation> Processing time

5.1.5 Acquisition and Processing Time
The whole period of tome a picture is exposed, transferred and processedcan differ and takes longer.

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5.1.6 Exposure
See various exposure and timing modes in chapter: Basic capture modes.
Combine various exposure timings with PWM LED illumination, refer tosequencer.

Setting Exposure time
Exposure time can be set by width of the external or internal triggers or
programmed by a given value.

5.1.7 Auto Luminance
Auto Luminance automatically calculates and adjusts exposure time andgain, frame-by-frame.
The auto exposure or automatic luminance control of the camera signal is
a combination of an automatic adjustment of the camera exposure time(electronic shutter) and the gain.
The first priority is to adjust the exposure time and if the exposure time
range is not sufficient, gain adjustment is applied. It is possibility to predefine the range (min. / max. -values) of exposure time and of gain.
The condition to use this function is to set a targeted averaged brightnessof the camera image. The algorithm computes a gain and exposure foreach image to reach this target brightness in the next image (controlloop). Enabling this functionality uses always both – gain and exposure
time.

1.1.1.1 Limitation
As this feature is based on a control loop, the result is only useful in an
averaged, continuous stream of images. Strong variations in brightness
from one image to next image will result in a swing of the control loop.
Therefore it is not recommended to use the auto-luminance function insuch cases.

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5.1.1 B IT -D EP T H
Bit depth defines how many unique colors or grey levels areavailable in an image after digitization. The number of bits
used to quantify limits the number of levels to be used.
e.g.: 4 bits limits the quantification levels to 24 = 16.
Each pixel can represent 16 grey levels=
256 values per pixel
8 bits to28
12
12 bits to2=4096 values per pixel
16
16 bit to2=65536 values per pixel

Every additional bit
doubles the number for
quantification.
SVCam output is 8 or 12
bit.
F IGURE 16: ILLUSTRATION OF
RISING AMOUNT OF VALUES / GRAYSCALES BY INCREASING THE BIT FORMAT .

Be aware that increasing the
bit format from 8 to 12 bit also
increases the total amount ofdata. According to theinterface framerates cam be
limited with higher bit depth
values.

F IGURE 17: S IMPLIFIED ILLUSTRATION OF A QUANTIFICATION GRAPH

As SVCam’s export pure RAWformat only, color will be addedon the computer inaccordance with the known
Bayer-pattern.

F IGURE 18: ILLUSTRATION OF ONE SHADE DIFFERENCE IN 8 BIT FORMATAs shown in figure 19 differences in shades of gray are hardly
visable on screen or in print.

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SVS-VISTEKF IGURE 20: F IGURE OF ORIGINAL PICTURE - BLACK & WHITEF IGURE 21: F IGURE OF QUANTIFICATION WITH 6 SHADES OF GRAY

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5.1.2 Color
Color cameras are identical to the monochrome versions. The color pixels
are transferred in sequence from the camera, in the same manner as the
monochrome, but considered as “raw”-format.
The camera sensor has a color mosaic filter called “Bayer” filter pattern
named after the person who invented it. The pattern alternates as follows:
E.g.: First line: GRGRGR... and so on. (R=red, B=blue, G=green)
Second line: BGBGBG... and so on. Please note that about half of the
pixels are green, a quarter red and a quarter blue. This is due to the
maximum sensitivity of the human eye at about 550 nm (green).
Figure 22: CCD with Bayer Pattern

Using color information from the neighboring pixels the RG and B valuesof each pixel is interpolated by software. E.g. the red pixel does not haveinformation of green and blue components. The performance of theimage depends on the software used.

NOTICE
It is recommended to use a IR cut filter for color
applications!

White Balance
The human eye adapts to the definition of white depending on the lighting
conditions. The human brain will define a surface as white, e.g. a sheet ofpaper, even when it is illuminated with a bluish light.
White balance of a camera does the same. It defines white or removes
influences of a color tint in the image.
Influences normally depend on the light source used. These tints aremeasured in Kelvin (K) to indicate the color temperature of theillumination.
Light sources and their typical temperatures:
Temperature

Common Light Source

10.000 – 15.000 K

Clear Blue Sky

6.500 – 8.000 K

Cloudy Sky / Shade

5.500 – 6500 K

Noon Sunlight

5.000 – 5.500 K

Average Daylight

4.000 – 5.000 K

Electronic Flash4.000 – 5.000 K

Fluorescent Light

3.000 – 4.000 K

Early AM / Late PM

2.500 – 3.000 K

Domestic Lightning

1.000 – 2.000 K

Candle Flame

Figure 23: Table of color temperatures

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5.1.3 Resolution – active & effective
As mentions in the specifications, there is a difference between the active
and the effective resolution of almost every sensor. Some pixels towards
the borders of the sensor will be used only to calibrate the sensor values.
These pixels are totally darkened. The amount of dark current in theseareas is used to adjust the offset.

Figure 24: Illustration of active and effective sensor pixels

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5.1.4 Offset
For physical reasons the output of a sensor will never be zero, even thecamera is placed in total darkness or simply closed. Always there will benoise or randomly appearing electrons that will be detected as a signal.
To avoid this noise to be interpreted as a valuable signal, an offset will be
set.

Figure 25: Illustration of dark noise cut off by the offset

Most noise is proportional to temperature. To spare you regulating theoffset every time the temperature changes. A precedent offset is set by thecamera itself. It references certain pixels that never were exposed to lightas black (refer to “resolution – active and effective”). So the offset will be
set dynamically and conditioned to external influences.
The offset can be limited by a maximum bit value. If higher values areneeded, try to set a look up table.
In case of multi-tap CCD sensors:
Offset can be altered for each tap separately. Refer to “tap balancing”.

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5.1.5 Gain
Setting gain above 0 dB (default) is another way to boost the signal
coming from the sensor. Especially useful for low light conditions.
Setting Gain amplifies the signal of individual or binned pixels before the
ADC.
Referring to Photography adding gain corresponds to increasing ISO.
add 6 dB

double ISO value

6 dB

400 ISO

12 dB

800 ISO

18 dB

1600 ISO

24 dB

3200 ISO

Figure 26: Table of dB and corresponding ISO

NOTICE
Gain also amplifies the sensor’s noise. Therefore, gain
should be last choice for increasing image brightness.
Modifying gain will not change the camera’s dynamic
range.

Figure 27: noise caused by increasing gain excessively

Auto Gain
For automatically adjusting Gain please refer to Auto Luminance.

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5.1.6 Image Flip
Images can be mirrored horizontally or vertically. Image flip is done inside
the memory of the camera, therefore not increasing the CPU load of thePC.

Figure 28: Figure of original image

Figure 29: Figure of image horizontally flipped

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5.1.7 Binning
Binning provides a way to enhance dynamic range, but at the cost oflower resolution. Instead of reading out each individual pixel, binningcombines charge from neighboring pixels directly on the chip, before
readout.
Binning is only used with monochrome CCD Sensors. For reducing
resolution on color sensors refer to Decimation.

Vertical Binning
Accumulates vertical pixels.

Figure 31: Illustration of vertical binning

Horizontal Binning
Accumulates horizontal pixels.

Figure 32: Illustration of horizontal binning

2×2 Binning
A combination of horizontal and vertical binning.

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is grabbed.

Figure 33: Illustration of 2x2 binning

5.1.8 Decimation
For reducing width or height of an image, decimation can be used.
Columns or rows can be ignored.
Refer to partial scan / AOI to reduce data rate by reducing the region you
are interested in.

Figure 34 Horizontal decimation Figure 35 Vertical decimation

Decimation on Color Sensors
The Bayer pattern color information is preserved with 1/3 horizontal andvertical resolution. The frame readout speed increases approx. by factor
2.5.

Figure 36: Illustration of decimation on color sensors

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5.2.1 Tap StructureYour camera may be equipped with a two, four or even higher taped
sensor.
Camera output
formatTapgeometry

1X–1YSingle tap

1X–2YE

Dual tap

2X–1Y

Dual tap

2X–2YE

Four tap

Tap configuration.
For information according to your sensor refer to specifications.

Figure 37: table of tap
geometray/configurations

Figure 38: Illustrations of the nomenclature used in specifications

Single-Tap
In a single-tap CCD sensor the readout of pixel charge is done sequentially.
Pixel by pixel, line by line. The maximum frame rate is determined by the
pixel clock frequency and the total number of pixels to be read out.

Figure 39: Figure of 1 Tap

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Dual-Tap
In a dual-tap CCDs, (CCD with two outputs) the readout of pixel charge
takes place in a serial/parallel sequence. Each line is divided in half and the
pixels of both halves are read out simultaneously, line by line. For a given
pixel clock frequency, only half the time is required to read out the entire
array, resulting in twice the framerate.

Figure 41: Figure of 2 taps

Figure 42: Illustration of 2 taps

1.1.1.1 Tap Reconstruction on GigE Vision
Tap reconstruction takes place within the Camera in order to display theimage correctly. Further balancing still can be done after reconstruction.

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5.2.2 Tap Balancing
In sensors with multiple the tap structure, parts of the picture may appear
differently. Taps may display difference in dynamics and brightness.
To eliminate these differences,tap balancing offers gain
adjustments separately for eachtap.

Figure 43: Figure of an unbalanced 2 tap image

This is due to the requirement
for a dual or quad -ADC circuit
to handle the simultaneous
digitization of the two or morechannels of analog signal
coming from the CCD. The
fact that the separate analog
output channels not being
perfectly linear and theseparate output amplifiers
having physically different
slopes leads to the necessity tosometimes manually or
automatically adjust the gain
levels of each channel
independently to obtain ahomogenous image.

Automatic Tap Balancing
Automatic Tap Balancing analyses a narrow strip at the border of thetaps. It adjusts the gain value to the average brightness value of thesestrips.
Con ti n u ou sl y Ta p Ba l a n ci n g
Automatic Tap Balancing can be done continuously. Taps will bebalanced from one image to the next.
Ta p Ba l a n ci ng on ce
When performing Tap Balancing once. Only one specific image will beanalyzed. The gain-correction values will be saved and applied tosubsequent images.

Manual Tap Balancing
Tap Balancing can be performed manually

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5.2.3 System Clock Frequency
Default system clock frequency in almost every SVCam is set to 66.6
MHz. To validate your system frequency: refer to: specifications.
Using the system clock as reference of time, time settings can only bemade in multiples of 15 ns.
𝑡=

1
1
=
= 15 ∙ 10−9 𝑠 = 15 𝑛𝑛
�
66. 6 𝑀𝑀𝑀 66 666 666. 6� 1
𝑠
NOTICEUse multiples of 15 ns to write durations into camera
memory5.2.4 Read-Out-Control
Read-Out-Control defines a delay between exposure and data transfer.
Read-Out-Control is used to program a delay value (time) for the readoutfrom the sensor.
With more than one camera connected to a single computer, image
acquisition and rendering can cause conflicts for data transfer, on CPU or
bus-system.

Figure 44: Illustration of physical data stream in time

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5.2.5 Basic Capture Modes
Free Running
Free running (fixed frequency) with programmable exposure time. Frames
are readout continously and valid data is indicated by LVAL for each line
and FVAL for the entire frame.

There is no need to trigger the camera in order to get data. Exposure timeis programmable via serial interface and calculated by the internal logicof the camera.
NOTICEThe fundamental signals are:Line Valid: LVAL, Frame Valid: FVAL,
And in case of triggered modes: trigger input.

Triggered Mode (pulse width)
External trigger and pulse-width controlled exposure time. In this modethe camera is waiting for an external trigger, which starts integration andreadout. Exposure time can be varied using the length of the trigger pulse(rising edge starts integration time, falling edge terminates the integration
time and starts frame read out). This mode is useful in applications where
the light level of the scene changes during operation. Change of
exposure time is possible from one frame to the next.

Exposure time of the next image can overlap with the frame readout of
the current image (rising edge of trigger pulse occurs when FVAL is high).
When this happens: the start of exposure time is synchronized to thefalling edge of the LVAL signal.

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ended (FVAL is low) the start of exposure time is not synchronized to LVAL
and exposure time starts after a short and persistant delay.
The falling edge of the trigger signal must always occur after readout ofthe previous frame has ended (FVAL is low).

External Trigger (Exposure Time)
External trigger with programmable exposure time. In this mode thecamera is waiting for an external trigger pulse that starts integration,
whereas exposure time is programmable via the serial interface andcalculated by the internal microcontroller of the camera.
At the rising edge of the trigger the camera will initiate the exposure.
The software provided by SVS-Vistek allows the user to set exposure timee.g. from 60 μs 60 Sec (camera type dependent).
Exposure time of the next image can overlap with the frame readout of
the current image (trigger pulse occurs when FVAL is high). When thishappens, the start of exposure time is synchronized to the negative edgeof the LVAL signal (see figure)

When the rising edge of trigger signal occurs after frame readout has
ended (FVAL is low), the start of exposure time is not synchronized to LVAL
and exposure time starts after a short and persistant delay.

Exposure time can be changed during operation. No frame is distorted
during switching time. If the configuration is saved to the EEPROM, the set
exposure time will remain also when power is removed.

Detailed Info of External Trigger Mode
Dagrams below are aquivalent for CCD and CMOS technique.

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Trigger can also be initiated by software (serial interface).
NOTICE
Software trigger can be influenced by jitter. Avoid Software
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5.2.6 LookUp Table
The LookUp Table Feature (LUT) lets the user define certain values toevery bit value that comes from the ADC.
To visualize a LUT a curve diagram can be used, similar to the diagrams
used in photo editing software.
The shown custom curve indicates a contrast increase by applying an Sshaped curve. The maximum resolution is shifted to the mid-range.
Contrasts in this illumination range is increased while black values will beinterpreted more black and more of the bright pixels will be displayed as
100 % white...
For further Information about curves and their impact on the image refer
to our homepage: Knowledge Base – LUT

Figure 45: illustration of a custom LUT adding contrast to the midtones

NOTICE
LUT implementation reduces bit depth from 12 bit to 8 biton the output.

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Using the LookUp Table makes is also possible to implement alogarithmic correction. Commonly called Gamma Correction.
Historically Gamma Correction was used to correct the illumination
behavior of CRT displays, by compensating brightness-to-voltage with a
Gamma value between 1,8 up to 2,55.
The Gamma algorithms for correction can simplify resolution shifting as
shown seen above.
Input & Output signal range from 0 to 1
Output-Signal = Input-SignalGamma

Figure 46: illustration of several gamma curves comparable to a LUT

Gamma values less than 1.0 map darker image values into a wider
ranger.
Gama values greater than 1.0 do the same for brighter values.
NOTICE
Gamma Algorithm is just a way to generate a LUT. It is not
implemented in the camera directly..

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5.2.7 Partial Scan / AOIIn Partial Scan or Area-Of-Interest or Region-Of-Interest (ROI) -mode onlya certain region will be read.

Figure 47: Illustration of AOI limitation on a CCD sensor
Selecting an AOI will reduce the number of horizontal lines being read.
This will reduce the amount of data to be transferred, thus increasing the
maximum speed in term of frames per second.
With CCD sensors, setting an AOI on the left or right side does not affectthe frame rate, as lines must be read out completely.

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5.2.8 Defect Pixel Correction
Defect Pixel Correction interpolates information from neighboring pixels
to compensate for defect pixels or clusters (cluster may have up to five
defect pixels).
All image sensor have defect pixels in a lesser or greater extent. The
number of defects determines the quality grade and the value of all
sensors integrated by SVS-VISTEK.
Defect Pixels either be dark pixels, i.e. that don’t collect any light, or
bright pixels (hot pixel) that always are outputting a bright signal.
The amount of hot pixels is proportional to exposure time andtemperature of the sensor.
By default, all known defect pixels or clusters are corrected by SVSVISTEK.
Under challenging conditions or high temperature environments
additional defect pixels can may appear. These can be corrected.
> A factory created defect map (SVS map), defying known defects, isstored in the camera...
> A custom defect map can be created by the user. A simple txt file withcoordinates has to be created. The user must locate the pixel defects
manually.
> The txt file can be uploaded into the camera. Beware of possible
Offset!
> Defect maps can be switched off to show all default defects, andswitched back on to improve image quality.
Unlike Shading Correction, Defect Pixel Correction suppresses pixels orclusters and reconstructs the expected value by interpolating neighboring
pixels that. The standard interpolation algorithm uses the pixel to the leftor to the right of the defect. This simple algorithm prevents high runtime
losses.
More sophisticated algorithms can be used by software.

Figure 48: Illustration of a defect pixel

5.2.9 Temperature Sensor
A temperature sensor is installed on the mainboard of the camera.
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To avoid overheating, the temperature is constantly monitored and read.
Besides software monitoring, the camera indicates high temperature by a
red flashing LED. (See flashing LED codes)

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5.3 I/O Features

5.3.1 Assigning I/O Lines – IOMUXThe IOMUX is best described as a switch matrix. It connects inputs, andoutputs with the various functions of SVCam I/O. It also allows combining
inputs with Boolean arguments.

Figure 49: Illustration of an example configuration using the IOMUX toconnect "IN0" to the "debouncer" and going on to the next module.

The input and output lines for Strobe and Trigger impulses can bearbitrarily assigned to actual data lines.
Individual assignments can be stored persistently to the EPROM.
Default setting can be restored from within the Camera.

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Refer to pinout in input / output connectors when physically wiring.
Also the IOMUX can be illustrated as a three dimensional dice. Long
address spaces indicate which signals are routed to witch module within
the camera.

Figure 50: illustration of the backside view of thecamera mudules. The side of the switch matrix.
connections will be made withn a "1" instead of a "0"

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Figure 51: illustrationof frontside view to thecamera modules.

Lines with open end
indicate physical inand outputs

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input vector to switch matrix
nr.

name

description0

io_in(0)trigger input 0 – 24 Volt / RS-232 / opto *1

io_in(1)trigger input 0 – 24 Volt / RS-232 / opto *2

io_in(2)trigger input 0 – 24 Volt / RS-232 / opto *3

io_in(3)trigger input 0 – 24 Volt / RS-232 / opto *4

io_rxd input

5

txd_from_uart1

input

6

strobe(0)output from module iomux_pulseloop_0

7strobe(1)output from module iomux_pulseloop_1

8

rr_pwm_out_a

output from module iomux_sequenzer_09

rr_pwm_out_b

output from module iomux_sequenzer_0

10expose input

11

readout input

12

r_sequenzer_pulse_a

output from module iomux_sequenzer_0 (pulse)13

rr_pwm_out_c

output from module iomux_sequenzer_014

rr_pwm_out_d

output from module iomux_sequenzer_0

15

r_sequenzer_active

output from module iomux_sequenzer_0

16

r_debouncer

output from module iomux_dfilter_0

17r_prescaler

output from module iomux_prescaler_0

18

r_sequenzer_pulse_b

output from module iomux_sequenzer_0 (pwmmask)

19

r_logic

output from module iomux_logic_0

20

strobe(2)output from module iomux_pulseloop_2

21

strobe(3)output from module iomux_pulseloop_3

22

mft_rxd input

23

trigger_feedback

input

24

txd_from_uart2

input

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output vector from switch matrix
nr.

name / register

describtion0

io_out(0)output open drain1

io_out(1)output open drain2

io_out(2)output open drain *3

io_out(3)output open drain *4

io_txdoutput, when debug='0'

5

rxd_to_uart1

output (uart_in)6

trigger

output7

sequenzer_hw_trigger

input to module iomux_sequenzer_0

8debounce input

input to module iomux_dfilter_0

9prescale input

input to module iomux_prescaler_0

10logic inputa

input to module iomux_logic_0

11logic inputb

input to module iomux_logic_0

12

mft_txd

output13

pulseloop hw_trigger

input to module iomux_pulseloop_0

14pulseloop hw_trigger

input to module iomux_pulseloop_1

15pulseloop hw_trigger

input to module iomux_pulseloop_2

16pulseloop hw_trigger

input to module iomux_pulseloop_3

17

rxd_to_uart2

output (uart2_in)*
for physical number of open drain outputs refer to pinout or
specifications

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SVS-VISTEKExample of an IOMUX configuration>
The trigger signal comes in online 0>Debounce it.
connect line 0 to 8:
1000000000000000000000000
signal appears again on line 15 –debouncer out>
Use the prescaler to act only on
every second pulse.
connect line 16 to 9.
0000000000000000100000000
signal appears again on line 17 –debouncer out>
Configure a strobe illumination
with pulseloop module 0
connect line 17 to 13
signal from pulse loop module 0
appears on line 6
connect line 6 to 0 (output 0)>
Set an exposure signal withpulseloop module 1.
connect line 17 to 6
> Tell another component that the camera is exposing the sensor.
connect line 17 to 14
signal from pulse loop module 1 appears on line 7
connect line 7 to 1 (output 1)> Turn of a light that was ON during the time between two pictures.
connect line 17 to 15
invert signal from pulse loop module 2
it appears on line 20
connect line 20 to 2 (output 2)

Inverter&

Set-to-1

Inverter and “set to 1” is part of every input and every output of themodules included in the IOMUX.
INVERTER
The inverter enabled at a certain line provides the reverse signal to orfrom a module.
SET TO “1”With set to “1” enabled in a certain line, this line will provide a highsignal no matter what signal was connected to the line before.
SET TO “1” – INVERS
The inverse of a set to “1” line will occour as a low signal, regardle theactual signal that came to the inverter modul.

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5.3.2 Strobe Control
Drive LED lights form within your camera. Control them via ethernet.

Figure 52: use the breakout box to simplify your wiring> SVCam cameras have built-in MOSFETs that can drive up to 3
Amperes.
> This allows using the cameras as a strobe controller – saving costs.
> High frequency pulse width modulation (PWM) for no flickering.
> Power to the LED light is provided through power of the camera.
> Setting of pulse, duty cycle is controlled via data connection / PC.
> LED-lights can be controlled over 4 different channels that can beused simultaneously or independent from each other> According to the I/O specification of your camera two or four canals
can be used as open drain. Refer to specifications.
> Max. current at 40 mSec. is 3 A

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2 IO’s high voltage drain

Figure 53: Illustration of two LEDs switched internal by the camera

For detailed connector pin out refer to Connectors.
For further information using the breakout box and simplifying OIs refer
SVCam Connectivity manual. To be found separate within the USP
manuals.
USE RIGHT DIMENSION OF RESISTOR!
To avoid overload of Driver, make sure to use the rightdimension of resistor. If not done so, LEDs and/or Camera
might be damaged.

Figure 54: Illustration of conventional schematic electric circuit

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Figure 55: Illustration of schematic wiring with 4IO model using the break out box (matrix)

The pulseloop module
A fully programmable timer/counter function with four individual pulse
generators (pulseloop0 - 3) that can be combined with all SVCam I/Ofunctions, as well as physical inputs and outputs. All timing settings areprogrammable in 15ns intervals.
PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS:
>
>
>
>
>

Trigger source (hardware or software)
Edge or level trigger (HW trigger)
Pulse output starting on low or high level
Pre and post duration time
Number of loops

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
Initiated by an external trigger, the camera drives an LED illumination
directly from the open drain output and initiates the camera exposure
after a pre-defined delay.

Figure 56: pulseloop for strobe and exposure

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Camera cascade
Three cameras are triggered in cascade where the first camera is themaster receiving the external trigger, and the master subsequently triggers
the two slave cameras.

Figure 57: pulseloop – activating three cameras

MODULE PULSELOOP

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LEDs in Continuous Mode
Example Calculation “No Flash” (CW Mode)
Voltage drop al 5 LEDs, 2,2 V per LED (see spec. of LED)

11 V

Max. continuous current (see spec. of LED)

250 mA

Voltage Supply

24 V

Voltage drop at Resistor (24 V – 11 V)
Pull up Resistor R =

13 V

𝟏𝟏 𝑽

52 Ω

𝟐𝟐𝟐 𝒎𝒎Total Power ( 𝑷 = 𝑼 × 𝑰 )6WPower at LEDs (𝟏𝟏 𝑽 × 𝟐𝟐𝟐 𝒎𝒎)

2,75 W

Power Loss at Resistor ( 𝟏𝟏 𝑽 × 𝟐𝟐𝟐 𝒎𝒎 )3,25 W

LEDs in Flash Mode
The MOS FETs at “OUT1” and “OUT2” are used like a “switch”. By
controlling “on time” and “off time” (duty cycle) the intensity of light andcurrent can be controlled.
Current“time ON” within a 1 Sec

PWM %

0,75

A

500

ms

50

%

1

A

300

ms

33,3

%

2

A

70

ms

7

%

3

A

40

ms

4

%

Example: If pulse is 1.5 A the max. “on” time is 150 mSec. This means
the “off” time is 850 mSec. The sum of “time on” and “time off” is 1000
mSec = 1 Sec.

NOTICEThe shorter the „time on“ – the higher current can beused –the longer LEDs will work.

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Ex p osu re D e l a y
A value, representing the time between the (logical) positive edge oftrigger pulse and start of integration time. Unit is 1μs. Default is 0μs.

Str ob e Pol a ri ty
Positive or negative polarity of the hardware strobe output can beselected.

Str ob e D u ra ti o n
The exposure time of LED lights can be set in µsec. The min duration is 1
µsec. The longest time is 1 second.

Str ob e D e l a y
The delay between the (logical) positive edge of trigger pulse and strobe
pulse output can be set in µsec. Unit is 1μs. Default is 0μs.

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Figure 58: Illustration of an application using the 4IO

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5.3.3 Sequencer
The sequencer is used when different exposure settings and illuminations
are needed in a row.
E.g. the scenario to be captured may occur in three different versions andshould therefore be recorded with three different light source settings.
Each scenario/interval needs different illumination and exposure time.
The Sequencer allows not only detecting which scenario just appeared.
Depending on the scenario there will be one optimal image for further
analyzes.

Values to set

Unit

Description

Sequencer Intervalµs

Duration of the Interval

Exposure Startµs

Exposure delay after Interval start

Exposure Stopµs

Exposure Stop related to Interval Start

Strobe Startµs

Strobe delay after Interval start

Strobe Stopµs

Strobe Stop related to Interval StartPWM Frequency

T

Basic duty cycle ( 1 / Hz ) for PWM

PWM Line 1%

Demodulation Result

PWM Line 2%

Demodulation Result

PWM Line 3%

Demodulation Result

PWM Line 4%

Demodulation Result

Values can be set for every scenario/interval

When setting “Exposure Start” and “Stop” consider ‘read-out-time’. It has
to be within the Sequencer Interval.
> Trigger Input can be set at the IOMUX.
> For pysikal trigger input refer to pinout or specifications> After trigger signal all programmed Interval will start.
> Up to 16 Intervals can be programmed.
Sequencer settings can be saved to EPROM or to desktop

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Interval 0Interval 1

Interval 2

Sequencer
Interval

1.000.000 µs(1s)

1.000.000 µs(1s)

1.000.000 µs(1s)

Exposure Start

220.000 µs

875.000 µs

190.000 µs

Exposure Stop

700.000 µs

125.000 µs

720.000 µs

Strobe Start

110.000 µs

125.000 µs

350.000 µs

Strobe Stop

875.000 µs

875.000 µs

875.000 µs

PWM
Frequency

4 Hz

4 Hz

4 Hz

PWM Line 0

100

0

80

PWM Line 1

20

50

0

PWM Line 2

0

100

30

PWM Line 3

-

-

-

Trigger set to negative slope

Use higher frequencies

Figure 59: illustration of three sequencer intervals

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5.3.4 PWM
Pulse width modulation
Description of the function used within the sequencer or implemented by
the pulseloop module
During Pulse Width Modulation, a duty cycle is modulated by a fixed
frequency square wave. This describes the ratio of ON to OFF as duty
factor or duty ratio.

Why PWM?
Many electrical components must be provided with a defined voltage.
Whether it’s because they do not work otherwise or because they have thebest performance at a certain voltage range (such as diodes or LEDs).

Diode characteristic
Since LEDs have a bounded workspace, the PWM ensures a variable
intensity of illumination at a constant voltage on the diodes.
In addition, the lifetime of a diode increases. The internal resistance isideal in this area. The diode gets time to cool down when operated with a
PWM in its workspace.

Implementation of PWM
Modulation frequency:
The basic frequency of the modulation isdefined by the cycle duration "T".
𝑇𝑃𝑃𝑃 =

1
𝑓𝑃𝑃𝑃

Cycle duration "T" is written into the registry bymultiple of the inverse of camera frequency.
(15 ns steps) Refer to: Time unit of thecamera.

𝑇𝑃𝑃𝑃 =

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66, 6� 𝑀𝑀𝑀= 15 𝑛𝑛∙ PWMMax[SeqSelector]

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That duty ratio is calculated as: Δ% = t / T. It is written about the value of"t" as PWMChange0-3[SeqSelector] per sequence into the Registry.
PWMChange0-3[SeqSelector] is to be written as a percentage value.
EXAMPLES OF PWMS:

Figure 60: 25 % intensity

Figure 61: 50 % intensity

The integrals over both periods 𝑇𝐴 and 𝑇𝐴 are equal.
�

𝑡𝐴2

𝑡𝐴1

𝐀=�

𝑡𝐵2

𝑡𝐵1

𝐁

An equal amount of Photons will be emitted. The
intensity of light is the same.
𝑡𝐴2 − 𝑡𝐴1 = 𝑡𝐵2 − 𝑡𝐵1
Figure 62: 75 % intensity

The periods 𝑇𝐴 and 𝑇𝐵 are equal in length.

THE PWM MODULE:

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5.3.1 Opto Coupler
Avoiding all kinds of interferences from power sources orswitches. High voltage peak levels can result in damages toyour components. Also trigger interpretation can be disturbed
by deviate voltage potentials within a system.
The opto couplergalvanically divides
electrical circuits byemitting light on one
side and interpretinglight in the other. So no
direct electric
connection caninterfere in the system.

Figure 63: Illustration of the opto coupler
within a SVCam

Figure 64: Illustration of the electrical circuit of the opto coupler

Voltage input from 5 to 24 V.

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5.3.2 Logic input
The logic input combines trigger signals with Boolean algorithms.
Within the camera a single AND operator is integrated. Here we will
explain how to implement other Boolean operations with a single AND
operator.

AND
Both trigger inputs have to be true.
A

B

0

0

Y=A∧B

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

1

1

1

NAND
The N E G A T I V E -A ND is true only if its inputs are false.
Invert the output of the AND module.

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AB

Y = A NAND B

0

0

1

0

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

0

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If neither input is high, a low pulse_out (0) results.
Combine trigger input one and two.
A

B

Y=AvB

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

1

NOR
No trigger input – one nor two – results in a high or a low level
pulse_out.
Invert both trigger inputs. By inverting the resulting pulse_out you will get
the NOR I pulse

Feature-Set

A

B

0

0

0

1

Y=A⊽B

NOR
1
0

Y=A∨B

NOR i
0
1

1

0

0

1

1

1

0

1

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5.3.3 Serial data interfaces(ANSI EIA/) TIA-232-F
RS-232 and RS-422 (from EIA, read as Radio Sector or commonly as
Recommended Standard) are technical standards to specify electricalcharacteristics of digital signaling circuits.
In the SVCam’s these signals are used to send low-power data signals tocontrol light or lenses (MFT).

Serial interface Parameter

RS-232

RS-422

Maximum open-circuit voltage

±25 V

±6 V

Max Differential Voltage

25 V

10 V

Min. Signal Range

±3 V

2V

Max. Signal Range

±15V

10 V

Table 1: serial interface parameter – RS-232 and RS-422

RS-232
It is spited in receiving and transferring Data.
RXD

receive data

TXD

transmit data

Signal voltage values are:low:

-3 – -15 Vhigh:

3 – 15 V

With restrictions: refer to Table: serial interface parameter above.
Data is asynchron. Synchronization is implemented by fist and last bit of a
package. Therefor the last bit can be longer, e.g. 1.5 or 2 times the bit
duration). Datarate (bits per second) must be defined before transmission.

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SVS-VISTEKUARTPackaging Data into containers (adding start and stop bits) is
implemented by the UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter)

Figure 65: UART encoding of a data stream

RS-422
RS-422 is a differential low voltage communication standard.

Figure 66: LVDS signal – non return to zero

Refer to specifications to see if RS-422 is implemented in your camera.

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5.3.4 Trigger-Edge Sensitivity
Trigger-Edge Sensitivity is implemented by a “schmitt trigger”. Instead of
triggering to a certain value Schmitt trigger provides a threshold.

Figure 67:illlustration of schmitt trigger noise suspension - high to low I
low to high5.3.5 Debouncing Trigger Signals

Bounces or glitches caused by a switch can be avoided by software within
the SVCam.

Figure 68: bounces or glitches caused by a switch during 300 µs

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SVS-VISTEKTherefor the signal will not be accepted till it lasts at least a certain time.
Use the IO Assignment tool to place and enable the debouncer module
in between the “trigger” (schmitt trigger) and the input source (e.g.: line1).
DebouncDuration register can be set in multiples of 15ns (implement ofsystem clock). E.g. 66 666 ≈ 1 ms

Figure 69: block diagram – debouncer in between the trigger source
and the trigger

The Debouncer module

Figure 70: Illustration of the debouncer module

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5.3.6 Prescale
The Prescaler function can be used for masking off input pulses byapplying a divisor with a 4-bit word, resulting in 16 unique settings.
>

Reducing count of interpreted trigger signal>

Use the prescaler to ignore a certain count of trigger signals.

>

Divide the amount of trigger signals by setting a divisor.

>

Maximum value for prescale divisor: is 16 (4 bit)

Figure 71: illustration of prescale values

The prescale module

Figure 72: Illustration of the prescale module

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5.3.7 IR Cut Filter
To avoid influences of infrared light to your image, some cameras areequipped with an IR cut filter or an anti-refection coated glass (AR filter).
In addition filters raise the protection classof the camera by protecting the sensor
and camera internals from environmental
influences. So BlackLine models areequipped with an IR cut filter by default.
Please refer to your camera order to see if
a filter is built in. Alternatively take a close
look on the sensor. Build-in IR-filters arescrewed within the lens mount. (See figure
below)
Figure 73: An ECO standard & ECO Blackline - without
and with IR cut filter

Figure 74: Figure of ECO standard & ECO Blackline without and with IR cut filter

All kind s of filter can be ordered andplaced in front of the sensors. Please refer
to your local distributer.

NOTICEAs the sensor is very sensitive to smallest particles, avoid dust
when removing the lens or the protection cap

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SVS-VISTEKImage Impact of IR Cut Filter
As a reason of chromatic aberration limiting the spectral bandwidth of thelight always results in sharper images.
Without an IR cut filter:> Monochrome sensor images get muddy.
> Chroma sensor images get influenced by a greater amount of red
than you would see with your eyes. White balance gets much moredifficult. Contrasts get lost because of IR light influencing also blueand green pixels.
SVS-VISTEK recommends IR cut filter for high demands on color or
sharpness whether monochrome or color sensors.

Spectral Impact of IR Cut Filters
IR cut filter do influence the spectral sensitivity of the sensor. The spectral
graph below shows the wavelength relative impact of the SVS-VISTEK
standard filter.

Figure 75: Diagram of light transmission – IR cut filter

Focal Impact of Filters
As an IR cut filter mainly consist of a small layer of glass (1 mm thick)there is an impact on the flange focal distance. Refraction within the layer
cause shortening this distance.
When ordering a standard camera with an extra IR cut filter you might
have to compensate the focal length with an extra ring. Please refer toyour local distributor for more detailed information on your camera
behaving on C-Mount integrated filters.
As BlackLine models have an IR cut filter by default, the focal distance iscompensated by default too.

NOTICE
Removing the IR cut filter lengthen the focal distance andwill invalidate the warranty of your camera.

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6 Specifications
6.1 eco1050*TLGEC
Model

eco1050MTLGEC

eco1050CTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h1024 x 1024 px²1024 x 1024 px²

max. frame rate

56,1 fps

56,1 fps

chroma

mono

bayer

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

KAI-01050-A

KAI-01050-C

vendorON Semiconductor

ON Semiconductor

sensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzchroma

mono

bayer

equivalent format

1/2

1/2

active pixel w x h1024 x 1024 px²1024 x 1024 px²

effective pixel w x h1040 x 1040 px²1040 x 1040 px²

diagonal

7,96 mm

7,96 mmpixel w x h

5,5 x 5,5 µm²

5,5 x 5,5 µm²

optic sensor w x h

5,63 x 5,72 mm²

5,63 x 5,72 mm²active sensor diag.

7,96 mm

7,96 mmmax. frame rate

56,1 fps

56,1 fps

exposure time

6 µs / 60 s

6 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

58 dB

58 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

sensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectSVS-VISTE– Manual ECO2 series

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gain

auto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayed

defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;vertical

PIV mode
readout control
flat field correction
shading correction

I/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

statusavailable

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May 13, 2016

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1.1.2 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-01050-C

Figure 76: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-01050-C

1.1.3 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-01050-A

Figure 77: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-01050-A

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6.2 eco2050*TLGEC
Model

eco2050MTLGEC

eco2050CTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h1600 x 1200 px²1600 x 1200 px²

max. frame rate

33,2 fps

33,2 fps

chroma

mono

bayer

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

KAI-02050-A

KAI-02050-C

vendorON Semiconductor

ON Semiconductor

sensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzchroma

mono

bayer

equivalent format

2/3

2/3

active pixel w x h1600 x 1200 px²1600 x 1200 px²

effective pixel w x h

1640 x 1240 px²1640 x 1240 px²

diagonal

11 mm

11 mm

pixel w x h

5,5 x 5,5 µm²

5,5 x 5,5 µm²

optic sensor w x h

8,8 x 6,82 mm²8,8 x 6,82 mm²active sensor diag.

11 mm

11 mm

max. frame rate

33,2 fps

33,2 fps

exposure time

6 µs / 60 s

6 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

58 dB

58 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

gainauto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayedsensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectPIV mode
readout control

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flat field correction
shading correction
defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;verticalI/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

statusavailable

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May 13, 2016

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1.1.4 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02050-C

Figure 78: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02050-C

1.1.5 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02050-A

Figure 79: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02050-A

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6.3 eco2150*TLGEC

Model

eco2150MTLGEC

eco2150CTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h

1920 x 1080 px²

1920 x 1080 px²

max. frame rate

31,7 fps

31,7 fps

chroma

mono

bayer

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

KAI-02150-A

KAI-02150-C

vendorON Semiconductor

ON Semiconductor

sensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzchroma

mono

bayer

equivalent format

2/3

2/3

active pixel w x h

1920 x 1080 px²

1920 x 1080 px²

effective pixel w x h1960 x 1120 px²

1960 x 1120 px²

diagonal

12,1 mm12,1 mmpixel w x h

5,5 x 5,5 µm²

5,5 x 5,5 µm²

optic sensor w x h

10,5 x 6,16 mm²

10,5 x 6,16 mm²

active sensor diag.

12,1 mm12,1 mmmax. frame rate

31,7 fps

31,7 fps

exposure time

6 µs / 60 s

6 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

58 dB

58 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

gainauto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayedsensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectPIV mode
readout control
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flat field correction
shading correction
defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;verticalI/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

statusavailable

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May 13, 2016

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1.1.6 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02150-C

Figure 80 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02150-C

1.1.7 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02150-A

Figure 81: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02150-A

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1.2 eco4050*TLGEC

Model

eco4050CTLGEC

eco4050MTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h2336 x 1752 px²2336 x 1752 px²

max. frame rate

16,8 fps

16,8 fps

chroma

bayer

mono

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

KAI-04050-C

KAI-04050-A

vendorON Semiconductor

ON Semiconductor

sensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzchroma

bayer

mono

equivalent format

1

1

active pixel w x h2336 x 1752 px²2336 x 1752 px²

effective pixel w x h

2360 x 1776 px²

2360 x 1776 px²

diagonal

16,1 mm16,1 mmpixel w x h

5,5 x 5,5 µm²

5,5 x 5,5 µm²

optic sensor w x h

12,8 x 9,76 mm²

12,8 x 9,76 mm²

active sensor diag.

16,1 mm16,1 mmmax. frame rate

16,8 fps

16,8 fps

exposure time

6 µs / 60 s

6 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

58 dB

58 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

gainauto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayedsensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectPIV mode
readout control

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flat field correction
shading correction
defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;verticalI/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

statusavailable

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May 13, 2016

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housing features

Specifications

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1.2.1 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-04050-C

Figure 82: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-04050-C

1.2.2 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-04050-A

Figure 83: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-04050-A

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6.4 eco674*TLGEC
Model

eco674MTLGEC

eco674CTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h1932 x 1452 px²1932 x 1452 px²

max. frame rate

19,9 fps

19,9 fps

chroma

mono

bayer

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

ICX674ALG

ICX674AQG

vendorSonySonysensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

54 MHz54 MHzchroma

mono

bayer

equivalent format

1

1

active pixel w x h1932 x 1452 px²1932 x 1452 px²

effective pixel w x h1940 x 1460 px²

1940 x 1460 px²

diagonal

10,98 mm10,98 mmpixel w x h

4,54 x 4,54 µm²

4,54 x 4,54 µm²

optic sensor w x h

8,77 x 6,62 mm²8,77 x 6,62 mm²active sensor diag.

10,98 mm10,98 mmmax. frame rate

19,9 fps

19,9 fps

exposure time

42 µs / 60 s

42 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

62 dB

62 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

gainauto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayedsensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectPIV mode
readout control

Specifications

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flat field correction
shading correction
defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;verticalI/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

statusavailable

available© SVS-VISTEKMay 13, 2016

May 13, 2016

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housing features

Specifications

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1.2.3 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX674AQG

Figure 84: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX674AQG

1.2.4 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX674ALG

Figure 85: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX674ALG

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6.5 eco694*TLGEC
Model

eco694MTLGEC

eco694CTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h2750 x 2200 px²2750 x 2200 px²

max. frame rate

10,1 fps

10,1 fps

chroma

mono

bayer

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

ICX694ALG

ICX694AQG

vendorSonySonysensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

54 MHz54 MHzchroma

mono

bayer

equivalent format

1

1

active pixel w x h2750 x 2200 px²2750 x 2200 px²

effective pixel w x h2758 x 2208 px²2758 x 2208 px²

diagonal

15,99 mm15,99 mmpixel w x h

4,54 x 4,54 µm²

4,54 x 4,54 µm²

optic sensor w x h

12,4 x 10,0 mm²

12,4 x 10,0 mm²

active sensor diag.

15,99 mm15,99 mmmax. frame rate

10,1 fps

10,1 fps

exposure time

42 µs / 60 s

42 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

58 dB

58 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

gainauto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayedsensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectPIV mode
readout control

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flat field correction
shading correction
defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;verticalI/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

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1.2.5 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX694AQG

Figure 86: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX694AQG

1.2.6 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX694ALG

Figure 87: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX694ALG

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6.6 eco695*TLGEC
Model

eco695CTLGEC

eco695MTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h2750 x 2200 px²2750 x 2200 px²

max. frame rate

10,1 fps

10,1 fps

chroma

bayer

mono

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

ICX695AQG

ICX695ALG

vendorSonySonysensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

54 MHz54 MHzchroma

bayer

mono

equivalent format

1

1

active pixel w x h2750 x 2200 px²2750 x 2200 px²

effective pixel w x h2758 x 2208 px²2758 x 2208 px²

diagonal

15,99 mm15,99 mmpixel w x h

4,54 x 4,54 µm²

4,54 x 4,54 µm²

optic sensor w x h

12,4 x 10,0 mm²

12,4 x 10,0 mm²

active sensor diag.

15,99 mm15,99 mmmax. frame rate

10,1 fps

10,1 fps

exposure time

42 µs / 60 s

42 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

58 dB

58 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

gainauto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayedsensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectPIV mode
readout control

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flat field correction
shading correction
defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;verticalI/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

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1.2.7 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX695AQG

Figure 88: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX695AQG

1.2.8 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX695ALG

Figure 89: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX695ALG

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6.7 eco814*TLGEC
Model

eco814CTLGEC

eco814MTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h3380 x 2704 px²3380 x 2704 px²

max. frame rate

7 fps

7 fps

chroma

bayer

mono

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

ICX814AQA

ICX814ALA

vendorSonySonysensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

54 MHz54 MHzchroma

bayer

mono

equivalent format

1

1

active pixel w x h3380 x 2704 px²3380 x 2704 px²

effective pixel w x h3388 x 2712 px²3388 x 2712 px²

diagonal

15,97 mm15,97 mmpixel w x h

3,69 x 3,69 µm²

3,69 x 3,69 µm²

optic sensor w x h

12,4 x 10,0 mm²

12,4 x 10,0 mm²

active sensor diag.

15,97 mm15,97 mmmax. frame rate

7 fps

7 fps

exposure time

42 µs / 60 s

42 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

58 dB

58 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

gainauto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayedsensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectPIV mode
readout control

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flat field correction
shading correction
defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;verticalI/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

statusavailable

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1.2.9 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX814AQA

Figure 90: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX814AQA

1.2.10Spectral
ICX814ALA

Sensitivity

Characteristics

Figure 91: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX814ALA

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6.8 eco815CTLGEC

Model

eco815CTLGEC

eco815MTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h3380 x 2704 px²3380 x 2704 px²

max. frame rate

7 fps

7 fps

chroma

bayer

mono

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

ICX815AQA

ICX815ALA

vendorSonySonysensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

54 MHz54 MHzchroma

bayer

mono

equivalent format

1

1

active pixel w x h3380 x 2704 px²3380 x 2704 px²

effective pixel w x h3388 x 2712 px²3388 x 2712 px²

diagonal

15,97 mm15,97 mmpixel w x h

3,69 x 3,69 µm²

3,69 x 3,69 µm²

optic sensor w x h

12,4 x 10,0 mm²

12,4 x 10,0 mm²

active sensor diag.

15,97 mm15,97 mmmax. frame rate

7 fps

7 fps

exposure time

42 µs / 60 s

42 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

58 dB

58 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

gainauto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayedsensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectPIV mode
readout control
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flat field correction
shading correction
defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;verticalI/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

statusavailable

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1.2.11

Spectral
ICX815AQA

Sensitivity

Characteristics

Figure 92: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX815AQA

1.2.12

Spectral
ICX815ALA

Sensitivity

Characteristics

Figure 93: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX815ALA

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6.9 eco834*TLGEC
Modeleco834MTLGEC

eco834CTLGEC

familiy

ECO

ECO

active pixel w x h4242 x 2830 px²4242 x 2830 px²

max. frame rate

5,5 fps

5,5 fps

chroma

mono

bayer

interface

GigE Vision

GigE Vision

sensor name

ICX834ALG

ICX834AQG

vendorSonySonysensor architecturearea CCD

area CCD

readout/shutter typeinterline progressiveinterline progressive

sensor pixel clock

54 MHz54 MHzchroma

mono

bayer

equivalent format

1

1

active pixel w x h4242 x 2830 px²4242 x 2830 px²

effective pixel w x h4250 x 2838 px²4250 x 2838 px²

diagonal

15,81 mm15,81 mmpixel w x h

3,1 x 3,1 µm²

3,1 x 3,1 µm²

optic sensor w x h

13,1 x 8,79 mm²

13,1 x 8,79 mm²

active sensor diag.

15,81 mm15,81 mmmax. frame rate

5,5 fps

5,5 fps

exposure time

42 µs / 60 s

42 µs / 60 s

max. gain

18 dB

18 dB

SNR

55 dB

55 dB

firmware version

1.6.5

1.6.5

memory

64 MB

64 MB

camera pixel clock

40 MHz40 MHzexposure time adjust

manual;auto;external

manual;auto;externalpx format 8 / 12 / 16x / x / - [bit]x / x / - [bit]binning h / v

2 / 2 [px]2 / 2 [px]LUT

12to8(1)12to8(1)

AOI

1

1

white balancing

auto;manual

auto;manual

tap balancing

manual;auto

manual;auto

gainauto;manual

auto;manual

offsetmanualmanualmanual;delayed

manual;delayedsensorcamera features

CL_geometry
frequency selectPIV mode
readout control

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flat field correction
shading correction
defect pixel correctionxx

image flip

horizontal;verticalhorizontal;verticalI/O features
trigger modes

internal;software;external internal;software;externalhigh low triggerxx

pulseloop

4

4

IOMUX

pwm(4);sequencer

pwm(4);sequencer

exposure outputxx

trigger in 24 V22

output open drain

22RS-232 in / out

1/1

1/1

RS-422 in / out
power min. / max.
[V]

1/1

1/1

10 / 25

10 / 25

Mount

C-Mount

C-Mount

lens control
dimensions w / h / dmm³

38 / 38 / 45 mm³38 / 38 / 45 mm³

weight

150 g

150 g

protection class

IP40

IP40

temp. Sensor

Mainboard

Mainboard

temp. Ambient °C-10 to 45 °C-10 to 45 °C

power consumption

4W

4W

statusavailable

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1.2.13Spectral
ICX834AQG

Sensitivity

Characteristics

Figure 94: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX834AQG

1.2.14

Spectral
ICX834ALG

Sensitivity

Characteristics

Figure 95: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX834ALG

Specifications

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7 Terms of warrantyStandard Products Warranty andAdjustment

Seller warrants that the article to be delivered under this order will be free fromdefects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a periodof 2 years from date of shipment. The liability of Seller under this warranty islimited solely to replacing or repairing or issuing credit (at the discretion of Seller)
for such products that become defective during the warranty period. In order topermit Seller to properly administer this warranty, Buyer shall notify Seller promptly
in writing of any claims,; provide Seller with an opportunity to inspect and test the
products claimed to be detective. Such inspection may be on customer’s premises
or Seller may request return of such products at customer’s expense. Such expense
will subsequently be reimbursed to customer if the product is found to be defective
and Buyer shall not return any product without prior return authorization from
Seller. If a returned product is found to be out of warranty or found to be within
the applicable specification, Buyer will have to pay an evaluation and handlingcharge, independent of possible repair and/or replacement costs. Seller will notify
Buyer of the amount of said evaluation and handling charges at the time thereturn authorization is issued. Seller will inform Buyer of related repair and/or
replacement costs and request authorization before incurring such costs. Buyer
shall identify all returned material with Sellers invoice number, under whichmaterial has been received. If more than one invoice applies, material has to beclearly segregated and identified by applicable invoice numbers. Adjustment is
contingent upon Sellers examination of product, disclosing that apparent defects
have not been caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation of application,
repair, alteration, accident or negligence in use, storage, transportation or
handling. In no event shall Seller be liable to Buyer for loss of profits, loss of use,or damages of any kind based upon a claim for breach of warranty.

Development Product Warranty

Developmental products of Seller are warranted to be free from defects inmaterials and workmanship and to meet the applicable preliminary specification
only at the time of receipt by Buyer and for no longer period of time in all otherrespects the warranties made above apply to development products. The
aforementioned provisions do not extend the original warranty period of any
article which has been repaired or replaced by Seller.

Do not break Warranty LabelIf warranty label of camera is broken warranty is void.
Seller makes no other warranties express or implied, and specifically, seller makes
no warranty of merchantability of fitness for particular purpose.

What to do in case of
Malfunction

Please contact your local distributor first.

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8.1 FAQ
Problem

Solution

Camera does not respond to light.

Check if camera is set to “Mode 0“. I.e. free running with programmed
exposure ctrl. When done, check with the program “Convenient Cam“ if you
can read back any data from the camera, such as “Mode“, “type“ of CCD,
exposure time settings, etc..
If “Mode 0“ works properly, check the signals of the camera in the desired
operation mode like “Mode 1“ or “Mode 2“. In these modes, check if the
ExSync signal is present. Please note that a TTL signal must be fed to thetrigger connector if it is not provided by the frame grabber (LVDS type). The
typical signal swing must be around 5 V. Lower levels will not be detected by
the camera... If you use a TTL level signal fed to the “TB 5 connector“ checkthe quality and swing. If these signals are not present or don’t have theproper quality, the camera cannot read out any frame (Mode 1 and 2).
Beware of spikes on the signal.

Image is present but distorted.

Check the camera configuration file of your frame grabber. Check numberof “front- and back porch“ pixel. Wrong numbers in configuration file cancause sync problems. Check if your frame grabber can work with the data
rate of the camera.

Image of a color version camera looks
strange or false colors appear.

If the raw image looks OK, check the camera file to see if the pixels need to
be shifted by either one pixel or one line. The image depends on thealgorithm used. If the algorithm is starting with the wrong pixel such effects
appear.

Colors rendition of a color versions not
as expected – especially when using
halogen light.

Halogen light contains strong portions of IR radiation. Use cut-off filters ataround 730 nm like “Schott KG 3“ to prevent IR radiation reaching the
CCD.

No serial communication is possible
between the camera and the PC.

Use “load camera DLL” and try again.

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Please fax this form to yourlocal distributor. The right Fax
number you can find on our
homepage: http://www.svsvistek.com

SENDER:

8.2 Support Request Form / Check List
Dear valued customer,
In order to help you with your camera and any interfacing problems werequest that you fill in a description of your problems when you use thecamera. Please fax or email this form to the dealer/distributor from which
you purchased the product.

FIRM:
TEL:
MAIL:

Operating System (E.g. Win 7, XP):
Which Camera areyou using?

Type (e.g.: svs3625MTHCPC):

Serial Number:
Which Accessories
are you using?

Power Supply:
Cable:
Lens Type and Focal Length:

FirmwareNo. of Version:Operation Mode:
Please send a screenshot of “ConvCam” screen or log file.

In case of EURESYS
Grabber:

Brand and Type:
Driver Version:
If Patch please specify:
Camera file used:

Short Description of
ProblemTroubleshooting(E.g. missing lines, noisy image, missing bits etc.):

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Troubleshooting1049 Glossary of Terms
Aberration

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

ADC
Aperture

Analogue-to-Digital Converter, also known as A/D converter
In optics, Aperture defines a hole or an opening through which light travels.
In optical system the Aperture determines the cone angle of a bundle of rays
that come to a focus in the image plane. The Aperture can be limited by aniris, but it is not solely reliant on the iris. The diameter of the lens has alarger influence on the capability of the optical system.

Bayer Pattern

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

Binning

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

Bit-Depth

Bit-depth is the number of digital bits available at the output of the Analogto-Digital Converter (ADC) indicating the distribution of the darkest to thebrightest value of a single pixel.

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 ofstandardizing scientific and industrial video products including cameras,
cables and frame grabbers.

CCD

Charge Coupled Device. Commonly used technology used for camera
sensors used to detect & quantify light, i.e. for capturing images in anelectronic manner. CCDs were first introduced in the early 70ies.

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 an electronic 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 twovalues 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. Image readout time isthereby reduced.

Defect map

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

EPROM

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

External Trigger

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

fixed frequencyGainor programmed exposure time. Frames are read out continuously.

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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 tothe output port by adding energy to the signal.
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Gamma

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

GenICam

Provides a generic programming interface for all kinds of cameras anddevices. 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.

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
HiroseISO
Jumbo Frames

Graphics Processing Unit of a computer.

Mount
MulticastMechanical interface/connection for attaching lenses to the camera.

Cable connectors commonly used for power, triggers, I/Os and strobe lights
see Gain.
In computer networking, jumbo frames are Ethernet frames with more 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.

Multicast (one-to-many or many-to-many distribution) is an ethernet group
communication where information is addressed to a group of destination
computers simultaneously. Multicast should not be confused with physicallayer point-to-multipoint communication.

PWM

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

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 of interest) or ROI (region ofinterest) can be defined by selecting the area to be read. This leads toincreased frame rate.

Pixel clock

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

RAW

A camera RAW image file contains minimally processed data from theimage sensor. It is referred as raw in its meaning. SVS-VISTEK plays out
RAW only.

Read-Out-Control

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

Shading

Shading manifests itself a decreasing brightness towards the edges of theimage 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 typicallypermits user configuration. By pointing at a known uniform evenly
illuminated surface it allows the microprocessor in the camera to create acorrection definition, subsequently applied to the image during readout.

Shutter

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

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SVS-VISTEKStrobe 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 shutter of the image
sensor. Certain industrial cameras have dedicated in-camera 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 bepacketized, addressed, transmitted, routed and received at the destination.

USB3 Vision

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

Trigger modes

Cameras for industrial use usually provide a set of different trigger modes
with which they can be operated.
The most common trigger modes are: (1) Programmable shutter trigger
mode. Each image is captured with a pre-defined shutter time; (2) PulseWidth Control trigger. The image capture is initiated by the leading edge ofthe trigger pulse and the shutter time is governed by the width of the pulse;(3) Internal trigger or Free-Running mode. The camera captures images at
the fastest possible frame rate permitted by the readout time.

XML Files

Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a markup language that defines a setof rules for encoding documents in a format which is both human-readable
and machine-readable

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10 Index of figures
Figure 1: Illustration of 2IO concept of switching LEDs .......................... 8
Figure 2: Table of flashing LED codes ................................................. 9
F IGURE 3: S CREENSHOT OF SVC APTURE ............................................ 10
F IGURE 4: SEARCHING THE CAMERA TO BE UPDATED ........................... 11
F IGURE 5: FIRMWARE UPDATE HAS JUST BEEN EXECUTED ....................... 11
Figure 6: basic Illustration of driver circuit ......................................... 12
Figure 7: Illustration of Hirose 12 Pin & pin-out (HR10A-10R-12PB)..... 13
Figure 8: Illustration of C- & CS-Mount differences ............................. 17
Figure 9: Illustration Cross-section of a CCD sensor from Sony ........... 18
Figure 10: Illustration of interline transfer with columns and rows .......... 19
Figure 1: Example of rolling shutter ................................................... 20
Figure 12: motion blur ...................................................................... 20
Figure 13: rolling shutter ................................................................... 20
Figure 14: interlaced ......................................................................... 20
Figure 15: table of picture errors caused by exposure modes ............... 20
F IGURE 16: ILLUSTRATION OF RISING AMOUNT OF VALUES / GRAY SCALESBY INCREASING THE BIT FORMAT . ....................................................... 23
F IGURE 2: S IMPLIFIED ILLUSTRATION OF A QUANTIFICATION GRAPH ...... 23
F IGURE 18: ILLUSTRATION OF ONE SHADE DIFFERENCE IN 8 BIT FORMAT...................................................................................................... 23
As shown in figure 19 differences in shades of gray are hardly visable onscreen or in print. ............................................................................ 23
F IGURE 20: F IGURE OF ORIGINAL PICTURE - BLACK & WHITE ............... 24
F IGURE 21: F IGURE OF QUANTIFICATION WITH 6 SHADES OF GRAY ..... 24
Figure 1: CCD with Bayer Pattern...................................................... 25
Figure 23: Table of color temperatures .............................................. 25
Figure 24: Illustration of active and effective sensor pixels ................... 26
Figure 25: Illustration of dark noise cut off by the offset....................... 27
Figure 26: Table of dB and corresponding ISO ................................. 28
Figure 27: noise caused by increasing gain excessively ....................... 28
Figure 28: Figure of original image ..................................................... 29
Figure 29: Figure of image horizontally flipped .................................... 29
Figure 30: Figure of image vertically flipped ...................................... 29
Figure 31: Illustration of vertical binning ............................................ 30
Figure 32: Illustration of horizontal binning ........................................ 30
Figure 33: Illustration of 2x2 binning ................................................. 31
Figure 34 Horizontal decimation Figure 35 Vertical decimation ........... 31
Figure 36: Illustration of decimation on color sensors ......................... 31
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Figure 1: table of tap geometray/configurations ................................. 32
Figure 38: Illustrations of the nomenclature used in specifications ........ 32
Figure 39: Figure of 1 Tap ................................................................. 32
Figure 40: Illustration of 1 tap ............................................................ 32
Figure 41: Figure of 2 taps................................................................. 33
Figure 42: Illustration of 2 taps .......................................................... 33
Figure 1: Figure of an unbalanced 2 tap image ................................. 34
Figure 44: Illustration of physical data stream in time.......................... 35
Figure 45: illustration of a custom LUT adding contrast to the midtones 39
Figure 46: illustration of several gamma curves comparable to a LUT .. 40
Figure 47: Illustration of AOI limitation on a CCD sensor ................... 41
Figure 48: Illustration of a defect pixel ............................................... 42
Figure 49: Illustration of an example configuration using the IOMUX toconnect "IN0" to the "debouncer" and going on to the next module. ..... 44
Figure 4: illustration of the backside view of the camera mudules. The
side of the switch matrix. connections will be made withn a "1" instead of
a "0" ............................................................................................... 45
Figure 5: illustration of frontside view to the camera modules. ............. 46
Figure 52: use the breakout box to simplify your wiring ....................... 50
Figure 53: Illustration of two LEDs switched internal by the camera ...... 51
Figure 54: Illustration of conventional schematic electric circuit ........... 51
Figure 55: Illustration of schematic wiring with 4IO model using the breakout box (matrix) ............................................................................... 52
Figure 56: pulseloop for strobe and exposure .................................... 52
Figure 57: pulseloop – activating three cameras ................................ 53
Figure 9: Illustration of an application using the 4IO .......................... 56
Figure 59: illustration of three sequencer intervals .............................. 58
Figure 60: 25 % intensity .................................................................. 60
Figure 61: 50 % intensity .................................................................. 60
Figure 62: 75 % intensity.................................................................. 60
Figure 1: Illustration of the opto coupler within a SVCam .................... 61
Figure 64: Illustration of the electrical circuit of the opto coupler ......... 61
Figure 65: UART encoding of a data stream ...................................... 65
Figure 66: LVDS signal – non return to zero ....................................... 65
Figure 67:illlustration of schmitt trigger noise suspension - high to low I
low to high ...................................................................................... 66
Figure 68: bounces or glitches caused by a switch during 300 µs ........ 66
Figure 69: block diagram – debouncer in between the trigger source andthe trigger ....................................................................................... 67
Figure 70: Illustration of the debouncer module ................................. 67
Figure 71: illustration of prescale values ............................................ 68
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Figure 72: Illustration of the prescale module ..................................... 68
Figure 1: An ECO standard & ECO Blackline - without and with IR cut
filter................................................................................................ 69
Figure 2: Figure of ECO standard & ECO Blackline - without and with IR

cut filter.... 69

Figure 75: Diagram of light transmission – IR cut filter ........................ 70
Figure 76: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-01050-C................. 73
Figure 77: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-01050-A ................. 73
Figure 78: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02050-C................. 76
Figure 79: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02050-A ................. 76
Figure 80 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02150-C .................. 79
Figure 81: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-02150-A ................. 79
Figure 82: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-04050-C................. 82
Figure 83: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics KAI-04050-A ................. 82
Figure 84: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX674AQG ................. 85
Figure 85: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX674ALG ................... 85
Figure 86: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX694AQG ................. 88
Figure 87: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX694ALG ................... 88
Figure 88: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX695AQG ................. 91
Figure 89: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX695ALG ................... 91
Figure 90: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX814AQA .................. 94
Figure 91: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX814ALA .................... 94
Figure 92: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX815AQA .................. 97
Figure 93: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX815ALA .................... 97
Figure 94: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX834AQG ............... 100
Figure 95: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ICX834ALG ................. 100

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2 IO 53

EPROM 46

2×2 Binning 32

Exposure 24, 38, 59

ADC 30, 36

Exposure Delay 57

AND 64External Trigger (Exposure Time)
39

AOI 43
AR filter 71
Auto Gain 30
Auto Luminance 24
Balancing 36
Basic Driver Circuit 13
Binning 32
Boolean 64
Bounces 68
breakout box 53
Camera cascade 54
CCD 20, 29, 32, 36, 43
CE 6
Clock 37
Color 27, 33
Conformity Issues 6
Connectors 14
ConvCam 106
Correction 44
Cycle duration 61
dark noise 29
dB 30
debouncer 46, 69
Debouncing 68
Debouncing Trigger Signals 68
Decimation 33
defect map 44
differential low voltage 67
Dimensions 16
Diode characteristic 61
duty cycle 61
duty ratio 61
SVS-VISTE– Manual ECO2 series

FAQ 105
FCC Rules 6
Feature-Set 20
Filter 71
fixed frequency 38, 61
Flashing LED Codes 10
Flip 31
Frames per Second 23
Free Running 38
FVAL 38
Gain 30
Gamma 42
Gamma Correction 42
Getting Started 9
Glossary of Terms 108
Hirose™ 12Pin 15
Horizontal Binning 32
horizontally flipped 31
I/O 46, 54
I/O Concept 8
illumination 61
Image Flip 31
Index of figures 111
Interline Transfer 21
interval 59
Inverter 51
IO Assignment 68
IOMUX 46
IR cut filter 27, 71
ISO 30Kelvin 27

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RS-422 66, 67

LED Codes 10

RXD 66

LEDs 61

schmitt trigger 68

Light sources 27

Sequencer 59, 61

light transmission 72

settings 59

log file 106

Set-to-1 51

Logic input 64

Shock & Vibration Resistance 6

LookUp Table 41

Software 10

Luminance 24

Software Trigger 40

LUT 41

Specifications 73

LVAL 38

Strobe 46, 52

LVDS 67

Strobe Control 52

MHz 37

Strobe Delay 57

Modulation frequency 61

Strobe Duration 57

NAND 64

Strobe Polarity 57

noise 29

Support Request Form 106

non return to zero 67

System Clock Frequency 37

NOR 65

Tap 36of IR Cut Filter 72

temperature 29, 45

Offset 29

Temperature Sensor 45

OR 65

temperatures 27

Partial Scan 43

Terms of warranty 104

Pixel Correction 44

trigger 38, 39, 40, 46, 68

Power supply 10

Triggered Mode (pulse width)38

Prescale 70
pulse width modulation 52, 61
pulseloop 54, 61
PWM 61
raw 27
readout 38
Read-Out 37
reference of time 37
Resolution 28, 32
ROI 43

Trigger-Edge Sensitivity 68
Troubleshooting 105
TXD 66
UART 66
Vertical Binning 32
vertically flipped 31
Warranty 104
WARRANTY 6, 104
White Balance 27

RS-232 66

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