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VC20XX Operating Manual

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Author:

Peter Neuhaus

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1996-2007 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen, Germany

VC20XX_HW.pdf

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Page 1: ...he Smart Camera People VC20XX Operating Manual Hardware Specifications and special Software Functions of VC20XX Smart Cameras Revision 2 2 October 2007 Document name VC20XX_HW pdf Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen Germany ...

Page 2: ...s Download Areas for all documentation and Software downloads refer to the following table Description Title on Website Download Area Schnellstart VC Schnellstart VC Smart Kameras Registered User Area Getting Started VC SDK TI Getting Started VC Smart Cameras Getting Started VC Smart Cameras Registered User Area Getting Started VC SDK TI Introduction to VC Smart Camera programming Programming Tuto...

Page 3: ... 15 5 4 Pin Assignment LAN Ethernet 15 5 5 Pin Assignment for the XGA SVGA Video Output 15 6 Technical Specifications VC20XX Smart Cameras 16 6 1 Technical Specifications VC2028 16 6 2 Technical Specifications VC2038 17 6 3 Technical Specifications VC2038 E 18 6 4 Technical Specifications VC2048 E 19 6 5 Technical Specifications VC2065 20 6 6 Technical Specifications VC2065 C 21 6 7 Technical Spec...

Page 4: ...nnecting the RS232 Interface 33 8 2 1 Connecting a compatible PC with a 9 pin D sub plug 33 8 3 Connecting the Ethernet Cable 33 8 4 Connecting the VC keypad 33 8 5 Connecting the external trigger 34 8 6 Connecting the external trigger and the VC keypad 34 9 Programming 35 Appendix A Blockdiagram VC20XX Smart Cameras A Appendix B Housing Dimensions VC20XX Smart Cameras B Appendix E Drawing Camera ...

Page 5: ...putational speed the sturdiness of the casing and the electromagnetic compatibility as mere examples The cameras are insensitive to vibrations and shocks while permitting precise measurements and tests They are ideally suited as OEM cameras for mechanical engineering applications Only one supply voltage is required to operate the cameras 24 volts An image processing system or a PC with a frame gra...

Page 6: ...ON TABLE VC2028 VC2038 VC2038E VC2048E VC2065 VC2065E V2065C VC2065CE VC2066 VC2066E VC2068 VC2068E Sony 1 3 Progressive Scan CCD640x480 pixel Kodak 1 3 Progressive Scan CCD 640x480 pixel Sony 1 2 Progressive Scan CCD 782x582 pixel Sony 1 3 Progressive Scan CCD 1024x768 pixel Sony 1 2 Progressive Scan CCD 1280x1024 pixel 14 Hz full Frame 28 Hz 2x Binning 17 Hz full Frame 34 Hz 2x Binning 25 Hz ful...

Page 7: ...econds High speed shutter down to 5 microseconds RS232 up to 115 200 Baud optional Fast Ethernet 100MBit optional 2 Size 110x50x36mm foot Weight 488g 3 1 The use of the VC2028 is recommended for imaging static non moving objects only 2 If ordering a camera with Ethernet interface please add the suffix E to the camera name i e VC38 E VC2065 EC 3 Dimension of housing VC2048 111x80x36 mounting plate ...

Page 8: ...256x8 output lookup table gives you abundant choices for the appearance of images and graphics The video capture and graphics output channels are completely independent The storage area for each may be chosen to be identical necessary for live image display or completely different If the latter is chosen you may capture an image in the background while displaying a completely different one The TMS...

Page 9: ...ns CPU board C6CPU TMSC6211 signal processor with SDRAM FLASH memory multi media card adaptor DAC board C6DAC SVGA quality video output with graphics memory video capture interfaces RS232 etc Power board C6PWR Power supply PLC interfaces 3 1 Sensor Boards Camera Type Sensor Board VC2028 C6SEN084 VC2038 C6SEN084 VC2038 E C6SEN084 VC2048 E C6SEN311 VC2065 C6SEN415 VC2065 E C6SEN415 VC2065 C C6SEN415...

Page 10: ...ternal trigger etc are configured via software For the exact setting of the configuration refer to the description of the configuration program in the software documentation 3 1 2 C6SEN204 This board takes the picture It is used in the VC2066 and VC2066 E The CCD sensor ICX204AL B W is used The board controls the CCD sensor and processes the analog signal The progressive scan type CCD sensor used ...

Page 11: ...on and 10 bit AD conversion The diverse features of this board high speed and low speed shutter external trigger etc are configured via software For the exact setting of the configuration refer to the description of the configuration program in the software documentation 3 1 4 C6SEN311 This board takes the picture It is used in the VC2048 E The CCD sensor KAI0330D B W is used The board controls th...

Page 12: ...e speed video capture 45fps CCD processors providing CDS programmable gain and offset auto black level compensation and 10 bit AD conversion The diverse features of this board high speed and low speed shutter external trigger etc are configured via software For the exact setting of the configuration refer to the description of the configuration program in the software documentation 3 2 CPU Board T...

Page 13: ...e for the SVGA graphics output Graphics 8 bits per pixel and overlay data 8 bits per pixel are stored in the on board SGRAM 2 independent lookup tables for graphics and overlay data together with a 3x8 bits D A converter produce the RGB analog video for the SVGA output The 8 bit pixel mask register allows for individual selection of overlay planes Overlay data have priority over graphics data Grap...

Page 14: ...SYNC width 3 lines Pixel frequency 125 MHz Polarity HSYNC positive Polarity VSYNC positive 3 4 Power Board The C6PWR Board This board contains the power supply for the entire camera It is also responsible for the galvanic separation of the signals and tailors the levels of the PLC signals 4 inputs 4 outputs The camera is supplied with a nominal voltage of 24 V 20 An electronic stabilization of the...

Page 15: ...ternal supply voltage of the outputs 24V as well as GND GNDIn of the power supply of the PLC The complete circuitry including the I O processor is galvanically separated from the rest of the camera electronics If DC failure of the PLC power is detected this information is forwarded to the DSP PLC power failure interrupt Output drivers feature short circuit end thermal overload protection For addit...

Page 16: ...r output as strobe light trigger Since both signals are fast at a very low noise margin it is recommended to keep the cable as short as possible Use twisted pair or even coaxial cable for this purpose The trigger input has a built in photocoupler to eliminate ground loops with the external circuitry The trigger output however is not galvanically separated The receiving circuit should therefore hav...

Page 17: ...erating Manual 13 Technical data of trigger output output voltage max 7V output current max 50mA pull up resistor none external resistor required 1996 2007 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen Germany VC20XX_HW pdf ...

Page 18: ...k contact DC IN PLC I O HR10A 10R 12PB 12 pin Hirose plug pin contact 5 1 Pin Assignment Trigger Keypad Plug Signal rear view jack Signal Pin GND 3 5V Out 2 Trigger IN 1 Trigger IN 6 Trigger Out 5 Keypad IN 4 They Keypad IN operates with 3 3V TTL 9600 baud 8 N 1 5 2 Pin Assignment for the I O Plug Rear view pin Signal Pin IN0 12 IN1 4 IN2 11 IN3 10 24V IN Cam 2 GND IN common 3 24V IN PLC 1 24V IN ...

Page 19: ...V24 4 V24 CTS 5 RxD 6 5 4 Pin Assignment LAN Ethernet Rear view pin Signal Pin T 1 T 2 3 4 R 5 R 6 5 5 Pin Assignment for the XGA SVGA Video Output rear view jack Signal Pin G GND 1 G Out 2 R GND 3 R Out 4 VS GND 5 VS Out 6 HS GND 7 B GND 8 B Out 9 HS Out 10 1996 2007 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen Germany VC20XX_HW pdf ...

Page 20: ...second no external highspeed trigger 1 Clamping zero offset digital clamping A D conversion 15 625 MHz 10 bit Input LUT 1024x8 bit 10bit 8 bit Image display black and white Pseudo Color from color lookup table 3x8Bit RGB live image still image graphics Overlay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RA...

Page 21: ...ve image still image graphics Overlay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 40 full size images in format 640x480 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bit wide MM...

Page 22: ...it RGB live image still image graphics Overlay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 40 full size images in format 640x480 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bi...

Page 23: ...B live image still image graphics Overlay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 40 full size images in format 640 x 480 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bit w...

Page 24: ...ve image still image graphics Overlay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 35 full size images in format 782 x 582 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bit wide ...

Page 25: ... RGB live image still image graphics Overlay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 35 full size images in format 782 x 582 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bi...

Page 26: ...B live image still image graphics Overlay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 35 full size images in format 782 x 582 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bit w...

Page 27: ...8Bit RGB live image still image graphics Overlay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 35 full size images in format 782 x 582 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 1...

Page 28: ...verlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 20 full size images in format 1024x768 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bit wide MMC Multi Media Card Adaptor with 16 Mbyte of ...

Page 29: ...hics Overlay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 20 full size images in format 1024x768 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bit wide MMC Multi Media Card Adapt...

Page 30: ... overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 14 full size images in format 1280x1024 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bit wide MMC Multi Media Card Adaptor with 16 Mbyte ...

Page 31: ...ay 8 bit overlay with LUT maskable Processor Texas Instruments TMS320C6211 signal processor 150 MHz RAM 16 MBytes SDRAM synchronous dynamic RAM Display memory 16 MBytes SGRAM synchronous graphics RAM Memory capacity 14 full size images in format 1280x1024 Flash EPROM 2 MBytes flash EPROM nonvolatile memory for programs and data in system programmable 16 bit wide MMC Multi Media Card Adaptor with 1...

Page 32: ...s 7 1 Trigger Cable HIROSE 10A 7P 6SC 6 pin solder plug Length 5m Cable 0 14mm LiYCY 6 conductors shielded outside diameter 5 mm 2 Signal Pin Nr Cable color GND 3 white 5V Out 2 brown Trig In 1 green Trig In 6 yellow Trig Out 5 grey Keypad In 4 pink Equipped on one end with a Hirose plug length 5m 10m or 25m 7 2 RS232 V24 Cable Equipped on one end with a Hirose plug length 5m 10m or 25m Please ord...

Page 33: ...IROSE 10A 10P 10P 10 pin pins solder plug Length 5m Cable 5 xmini coaxial cable 75 Ohm outside diameter 7 mm Signal Pin No Connection R Out 4 red signal R GND 3 red shield G Out 2 green signal G GND 1 green shield B Out 9 blue signal B GND 8 blue shield HS Out 10 white signal HS GND 7 white shield VS Out 6 gray signal VS GND 5 gray shield Equipped on one end with a Hirose plug length 5m 10m and 25...

Page 34: ...tified 7 8 VC Keypad C6 VC Keypad includes the following keys 4 cursor keys Esc Return F1 F2 keys TTL version 3m cable equipped with 6 pin Hirose connector No additional power source required Note The RS232 version of the keypad used for VCXX cameras is NOT compatible 7 9 Y cable Connectors 1x HR10A 7P 6P 2x HR10A 7J 6S Signal HR 6P Pin Nr cable color 1 HR10A 7J 6S Pin Nr 2 HR10 A7 J6S Pin Nr GND ...

Page 35: ... trouble it is recommended to backup the power supply by a capacitor or a battery large enough to prevent power interruptions The camera has several internal circuits to detect and protocol power failures Used correctly the camera is even able to perform a correct shutdown and close all open buffers see below This feature is for emergency only and is not designed to handle very frequent interrupti...

Page 36: ...done for instance with help of a suitable capacitor If a power failure occurs or if the main power supply is turned off the camera detects this signal not being present and the POWPLC status is changed from 0 to 1 The system variable can be polled from time to time using the getvar POWFAIL function This can be best done using a background task The following procedures can be performed 1 Stopping t...

Page 37: ... Indicator Pink cable should alsways be left open 8 3 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Signal Pin to cam Pin to PC Cable Color10 20m patch cable Cable Color 5m patch cable T 2 1 yellow white pink T 1 2 orange pink R 6 3 white green white green R 5 6 green green 3 NC 4 NC 8 4 Connecting the VC keypad The VC keypad C6 can be connected directly to the Trigger Keypad Trig Plug Please order the 5V version...

Page 38: ... details see Trigger Keypad Cable see Connecting the external trigger and the VC keypad 8 6 Connecting the external trigger and the VC keypad You may wish to connect both the keypad and the external trigger at the same time In this case you should use a special short Y cable with 1 1 connections of all the pins You may then proceed as mentioned in Connecting the VC keypad Connecting the external t...

Page 39: ...lti Media Card Ethernet Versions Ethernet control by SW In circuit emulator The emulator is connected to the parallel serial interface of a PC The camera housing must be opened and the emulator cable must be connected to the diagnosis plug of the camera The emulator supports debugging in C and assembly language Standard image processing library Filters e g Sobel Median Laplace 3x3 imaging operatio...

Page 40: ...VC20XX Operating Manual A Appendix A Blockdiagram VC20XX Smart Cameras 1996 2007 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen Germany VC20XX_HW pdf ...

Page 41: ... B Appendix B Housing Dimensions VC20XX Smart Cameras The housing of the VC2048 has 15mm deep cooling fins left and right of the camera body making it 80mm wide 1996 2007 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen Germany VC20XX_HW pdf ...

Page 42: ...VC20XX Operating Manual C Appendix E Drawing Camera Head VC40XX 1996 2007 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen Germany VC20XX_HW pdf ...

Page 43: ...ass filter of the same size The C mount flangue distance from the CCD is accurately adjusted for the use of the IR filter removing the filter decreases the length of the optical path and it may become impossible to focus some lenses to a larger working distance If the IR filter is not to be used please order your camera with a clear glass filter or contact Vision Components for obtaining a glass f...

Page 44: ...dary values for CE compliance only if the original accessories are used CE Declaration of Compliance The CE declaration of compliance for the VC20xx has the following wording Corresponding declarations also exist for the other camera models CE Declaration of Compliance This certifies that the product designated as follows Machine Vision Camera Types VC2028 VC2038 VC2038 E VC2048 E VC2065 C VC2065 ...

Page 45: ...ents Ottostr 2 76275 Ettlingen Karlsruhe 01 11 2003 legal signature Enclosures schematic diagrams mechanical drawings outside dimensions Records of tests conducted by the certified test laboratory 1996 2007 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen Germany VC20XX_HW pdf ...

Page 46: ...Signals 11 Keypad Plug Assignment 14 Keypad C6 30 Output Signals 12 Overview Accessories 28 8 E Connecting the Camera 31 Patch Cable 29 PLC Input Signals 11 Output Signals 12 Overview 11 Trigger Input 12 Trigger Output 12 Plug Assigment Keypad 14 Overview 14 Trigger 14 Plug Assignment I O Plug 14 RS232 15 Serial Interface 15 SVGA 15 Video Output 15 Power Adapter 30 Rail Mount 30 Power Board 10 Pro...

Page 47: ...ical Specifications 18 VC2048 E Technical Specifications 19 VC2065 EC Technical Specifications 23 VC2066 Technical Specifications 24 VC2066 E Technical Specifications 25 VC2068 Technical Specifications 26 VC2068 E Technical Specifications 27 Video Output Plug Assignment 15 Y cable 30 Y Cable 34 1996 2007 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen Germany VC20XX_HW pdf ...

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