Adimec Camera Link OPAL Series Bedienungsanleitung
Operating and user manual
OPAL FAMILY
CAMERA LINK MODELS
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About Adimec
Adimec is the leading supplier of high-performance digital camera modules and camera-lens
assemblies for use in three market segments: machine vision, medical imaging, and applications for
government purposes such as traffic and defense systems. In developing our products as a partner
to major OEMs around the world, we utilize the synergy between these segments to shine in terms of
image quality, speed, dynamic range and reliability.
Adimec is the only company in the market that merges the specific needs of its highly demanding
customers to its technological inventiveness, generating vision solutions of outstanding quality.
The industry-leading standard products provide many times in customer specials, fulfilling the
requirements of your application.
Thanks to this unique approach, Adimec’s solutions add crucial competitive value to our customers’
high-end systems and their applications, as they yield brilliant results to the users of those systems.
The Netherlands-based Holding company has business offices in Europe, the United States, Japan,
and Singapore. For more detailed information about Adimec and our products you can visit our
website www.adimec.com or you can contact your local dealer or the business offices in your region:
Adimec Advanced Image Systems B.V.•
PO Box 7909
5605 SH Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (40) 2353 920
Fax: +31 (40) 2353 905
E-mail: [email protected]
Adimec Japan•
2-10-3-103, Narimasu, Itabashi-Ku
175-0094 Tokyo, Japan
Phone: +81 (3) 5968 8377
Fax: +81 (3) 5968 8388
E-mail: [email protected]
Adimec Electronic Imaging Inc.•
PO Box 80529
Stoneham, MA 02180,
USA
Phone: +1 (781) 279 0770
Fax: +1 (781) 279 0571
E-mail: [email protected]
Adimec Asia/Pacific•
190 Middle Road, #17-06 Fortune Centre
Singapore 188979
Phone: +65 6334 1236
Fax: +65 6334 1436
E-mail: [email protected]
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Contents
1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL 5
1.1 Document applicability 5
1.2 How this guide is organized 5
1.3 Liability 6
2. GENERAL INTRODUCTION 9
2.1 Product highlights 9
2.2 Applications 9
2.3 Camera models 10
2.4 RoHS 10
2.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 10
3. SAFETY INFORMATION 11
3.1 General 11
3.2 Precautions 11
3.3 Safety symbols 11
3.4 Handling 11
4. INSTALLATION 13
4.1 OPAL interface connections 13
4.2 Mechanical 17
4.3 Environmental 18
4.4 Thermal management 19
5. CONTROL OF THE CAMERA 21
5.1 Introduction 21
5.2 Controlling with the Windows Control application 21
5.3 Controlling the camera with the Command Console application 26
5.4 Controlling the camera with your own dedicated software 26
5.5 Command structure 26
6. MANAGING CAMERA SETTINGS 29
6.1 Introduction 29
6.2 Load Power-up defaults and choose power-up set 29
6.3 Change power-up defaults 29
6.4 Obtaining the camera identification string 30
6.5 Obtaining the camera model identification 30
6.6 Obtaining the camera Serial Number 30
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6.7 Obtaining the camera build state 31
6.8 User storage 31
7. IMAGE CAPTURING AND VIDEO OUTPUT 33
7.1 Introduction 33
7.2 Selecting Image Acquisition Mode 33
7.3 Used parameters and timing table 34
7.4 Exposure and image output overlap 34
7.5 Image Aquisition in continuous mode 35
7.6 Image Aquisition in normal control mode 37
7.7 Image Acquisition in delayed transfer mode (optional) 38
7.8 Image Acquisition in double transfer mode (optional) 39
7.9 Image Acquisition in double delayed transfer mode (optional) 40
7.10 Image Aquisition in IT defined integration control mode (optional) 41
7.11 Polarity and choice of external triggers 42
7.12 Read-out control 43
7.13 Flash strobe 44
8. IMAGE AND DATA FORMATTING 45
8.1 Introduction 45
8.2 Binning 45
8.3 Region of Interest (optional) 48
8.4 Burst mode (optional) 49
8.5 Vertical remap 51
8.6 Output resolution 52
8.7 Mirror 52
8.8 Digital gain 53
8.9 White Balance (only for color) 53
8.10 Offset (only for color) 54
8.11 Blacklevel (only for monochrome) 54
8.12 Defect pixels 55
8.13 Output LookUp Table. 57
9. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 59
9.1 Diagnostics 59
9.2 Internal test pattern generator 61
9.3 Information Overlay data format 64
9.4 Cleaning 65
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9.5 Maintenance 66
9.6 Repair and modification 66
10. OPTION: AEC/VEM 67
10.1 Introduction 67
10.2 Performance 67
10.3 AEC commands 69
10.4 VEM commands (Monochrome only) 72
10.5 Controlling the AEC setpoint and VEM measurement window 73
11. REFERENCE 75
11.1 Camera Link port configuration 75
11.2 Camera Link video output 76
11.3 Basic serial communication parameters of the camera 77
11.4 Camera Link interface standard 79
11.5 Camera command set overview 80
11.6 Factory Default settings (power-up set 0) 82
12. REVISION HISTORY 83
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
About this manual1.
This manual is intended for systems designers and engineers using the Adimec Machine Vision camera
series. This manual provides the necessary information for setting-up, configure and maintaining the
camera. We strongly recommend reading this manual, at least chapters three and four before you
unpack or operate the camera.
Document applicability1.1
This document applies to the cameras mentioned in Table 1.1. This information can be found on the
camera ID label at the bottom of the camera (see figure 1.1 & 1.2) or via the ID? and BS? command.
Elaborate information about camera identification can be found at chapter 6.
MODEL ISSUE
OPAL-1000m/CL 1.0 - 1.2
OPAL-1000c/CL 1.0 - 1.2
OPAL-1600m/CL 1.1
OPAL-1600c/CL 1.2
OPAL-2000m/CL 1.1
OPAL-2000c/CL 1.0
OPAL-4000m/CL 1.0
OPAL-4000c/CL 1.0
OPAL-8000m/CL 1.0
OPAL-8000c/CL 1.0
Applicable camera modelsTable 1.1:
Bottom of the camera with Camera Link interfaceFigure 1.1:
How this guide is organized1.2
First this guide focuses on the electrical and mechanical installation of the camera. This information
should give enough information to properly design in the camera in the application. Follow up by an
explaining of the different commandos for controlling and configuration the camera. Including the
possibilities to control the camera and the commando structure followed by the explanation of every
commando. At the end of this manual reference information is summarized for easy look up of timing
issues and default camera settings.
RoHS
Type
S/N Issue: X.X
: OPAL-XXXXx/x
: XXXXXXXXXXX
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
In this manual we use the following standard symbols in the left margin to draw your attention:
WARNING Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood
the implications.
Command syntax
¡Return message
NOTE Practical tip or note
(OPTIONAL) Function is not standard. For more information obtaining this function please con-
tact your sales representative.
Liability1.3
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please inform your Adimec Business
Office of any inaccuracies or omissions. Adimec Advanced Image Systems B.V. cannot be held
responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the
product and manuals without prior notice. Adimec Advanced Image Systems B.V. makes no warranty
of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to,
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Adimec Advanced Image
Systems B.V. shall not be liable or responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection
with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Layout, composing and editorial staff: Adimec Advanced Image Systems b.v..
Illustrations: Adimec Advanced Image Systems b.v.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a database or retrieval
system, or published in any other form or way, electronically, mechanically, by print, photo print,
microfilm or any other means without prior written permission from the publisher.
All correspondence regarding copyrights, translations:
Adimec Advanced Image Systems B.V.
PO Box 7909 Luchthavenweg 91
5605 SH Eindhoven 5657 EA Eindhoven
The Netherlands The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (40) 2353920
Fax: +31 (40) 2353905
URL: www.adimec.com
Publication number: 161585 Manual OPAL FAM rev 1.5
© Copyright 2010 Adimec Advanced Image Systems BV, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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