VC20XX_HW.pdf – Hardware Documentation VC20XX Smart Cameras
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1 General
Information
The VC20xx Series smart cameras are compact, light-weight black-and-white or color video cameras
with video memory and an image processor.
They integrate a high-resolution CCD sensor with one of the fastest 32 bit image-processing signal
processors (TMS320C6211). SDRAM memory is used to store program code, data and video images.
Interfaces allow communication with the outside world. The cameras set standards for performance
and integration density.
These cameras are built for industrial deployment. High goals were set as regards the image
resolution, the computational 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 grabber board is not necessary. Simple control problems can even be implemented
with the integrated process interfaces. For more complex control tasks, the cameras can be connected
to a PLC.
This documentation describes the camera hardware. However, in many cases the software
documentation is decisive. For this, please consult the software manuals.
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