Nerian Karmin2 Bedienungsanleitung

Karmin2 Stereo Camera

User Manual

(v1.1) July 23, 2019

VISION TECHNOLOGIES

Nerian Vision GmbH

Zettachring 2

70567 Stuttgart

Germany

Email: [email protected]

www.nerian.com

Contents

1 Available Models 2

2 Specications 2

2.1 General Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.2 Dimensions and Mounting Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 Trigger Port 4

4 Lenses 5

5 Camera Conguration 6

5.1 Pixel Binning and Bayer Pattern Downsampling . . . . . . . . . 6

5.2 Other Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5.2.1 Analog Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5.2.2 Image Format Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5.2.3 Acquisition Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6 Interfacing Karmin2 7

6.1 Connecting to SceneScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6.2 ConnectingtoaPC......................... 8

7 Support 9

8 Warranty Information 9

1. AVAILABLE MODELS

1 Available Models

Karmin2 is available in two dierent baseline distances: 10 cm and 25 cm. The

10 cm model is intended for close-range measurements, while the 25 cm model

is intended for long-range measurements. The covered measurement range also

depends on the selected lenses and on the processed disparity range, which is

the image overlap range that is searched during image processing.

Both baseline distances are available with either monochrome or color im-

age sensors. When used in combination with SceneScan, the monochrome

versions can achieve higher image resolutions and frame rates. Using the

monochrome models is hence recommended if color information is not im-

portant for subsequent processing.

When using identical lenses and a constant disparity range, the 10 cm

models will have a lower minimum depth when compared to the 25 cm mod-

els. The depth error increases approximately quadratically with the measured

depth, starting at the minimum depth. Hence the 25 cm models will have a

lower depth error for all points that fall within its measurement range. If the

minimum depth of the 25 cm models is sucient, then these models should be

preferred over the 10 cm models. Detailed characteristics, including the mini-

mum depth, are available on the Karmin2 product page

for the most common

congurations.

2 Specications

2.1 General Specications

Camera modules

Basler daA1600-60um / daA1600-60uc

Sensor resolution

1600

1200 pixels

Sensor

e2v EV76C570

Sensor format

1/1.8"

Lens mount

C/CS-mount

Chroma

mono / color

Shutter

global shutter

Interface

USB 3.0

Trigger-input

4-pin Binder M8 connector

Stereo baseline distance

10 cm / 25 cm

Mounting bottom side

M3 threaded hole

1/4" UNC threaded hole (tripod mount)

Mounting top side

M3 threaded hole

Weight without lenses

280 g for 10 cm baseline

450 g for 25 cm baseline

Conformity

CE, FCC, RoHS

See: https://nerian.com/products/karmin2-3d-stereo-camera/

2. SPECIFICATIONS

 -

144

 -

100

 -

294

 -

250

(a)

 -

(b)

 -

(c)

Figure 1: (a) Dimensions and (b-c) placing of mounting holes for 10 cm and

25 cm versions of Karmin2. All measurements are provided in millimeters.

3. TRIGGER PORT

Pin Assignment

1 Trigger 0

2 Trigger 1

3 Ground

4 Reserved (Ground)

Figure 2: Pin assignment of trigger connector.

2.2 Dimensions and Mounting Holes

Dimensions of the available models are shown in Figures 1a and 1b. The

spacing of the available mounting holes is shown in Figures 1b for the top and

in Figure 1c for the bottom side of both versions. The measures in all gures

are provided in millimeters.

The top side features two threaded mounting holes with M3 metric threads.

The bottom side features four additional mounting holes with M3 threads, and

one mounting hole with a 1/4" UNC thread for use with tripods. The drill

depth of all mounting holes is 6 mm.

3 Trigger Port

The camera features a trigger port on the backside, which uses a male 4 pin

Binder 718/768 series connector. This connector matches the female trigger

connector on SceneScan and SceneScan Pro.

The following manufacturer part numbers correspond to matching connec-

tors, and should be used for custom trigger cables:

99 3376 00 04

Matching connector with solder termination, not shielded.

99 3376 100 04

Matching connector with screw termination, not shielded.

99 3376 500 04

Matching connector with cutting clamps termination, not

shielded.

99 3362 00 04

Matching connector with solder termination for 3.5 - 5 mm

cable cross section, shielded.

99 3362 25 04

Matching connector with solder termination for 2 - 3.5 mm

cable cross section, shielded.

99 3362 100 04

Matching connector with screw termination for 3.5 - 5 mm

cable cross section, shielded.

99 3362 100 04

Matching connector with screw termination for 6 - 8 mm

cable cross section, shielded.

The pin assignment of the trigger port is shown in Figure 2. There are two

trigger lines, named Trigger 0 and Trigger 1, which correspond to the equally

named trigger signals provided by SceneScan.

By default, Karmin2 is congured such that image acquisition only happens

4. LENSES

Table 1: Operating voltages for trigger port.

Voltage Description

4.2 VDC Absolute maximum voltage. Exceeding this voltage might

damage the camera and will void the warranty.

0  3.4 VDC Safe operating range

0  0.7 VDC Indicates a logical 0

1.8  3.4 VDC Indicates a logical 1

Table 2: Maximum allowed lens intrusion.

Mount type Lens rear diameter Maximum intrusion

CS-mount Less than 13.5 mm 7.8 mm

CS-mount More than 13.5 mm 6.0 mm

C-mount Less than 13.5 mm 12.8 mm (with 5 mm spacer ring)

C-mount More than 13.5 mm 11.0 mm (with 5 mm spacer ring)

upon a positive edge of Trigger 0. It is thus necessary to connect Karmin2 to

SceneScan's trigger port or to an equivalent trigger source. The trigger signal

will ensure that image acquisition of both cameras is synchronized, which is

necessary for processing the acquired image data.

The relevant voltage levels for the two trigger lines are listed in Table 1. The

absolute maximum voltage must not be exceeded in order to avoid damages

to the device.

4 Lenses

On the front-side, Karmin2 features two lens mounts for its two image sensors.

The lens mounts are compatible to the CS-mount standard. By using a 5 mm

spacer ring, it is possible to connect a C-mount lens. Karmin2 is shipped with

two spacer rings pre-mounted.

When mounting a lens, it is important that the lens doesn't intrude farther

than the maximum allowed lens intrusion. If the lens intrudes farther, it can

scratch the dust protection window. The maximum allowed intrusion depends

on the rear diameter of the lens. A narrow lens is allowed to intrude farther

than a wider lens. Table 2 provides a list of the allowed intrusions for C-mount

and CS-mount lenses with dierent diameters.

5. CAMERA CONFIGURATION

5 Camera Conguration

5.1 Pixel Binning and Bayer Pattern Downsampling

For many applications a high frame rate is more important than a high image

resolution. To cover such usage cases, the monochrome Karmin2 models can

be congured to use a

2×2

pixel binning. In this setting, four sensor pixels are

combined to form one image pixel. Using pixel binning allows the cameras to

operate at a higher frame rate. When used with SceneScan Pro, a maximum

frame rate of 40 fps is possible.

For the color models, SceneScan can perform a combined demosaicing and

down-sampling, which also results in the image width and height being halved.

This is the default operation mode when a color Karmin2 camera is connected

to SceneScan, or when a Bayer pattern pixel format is selected. The com-

bined demosaicing and down-sampling reduces artifacts from the Bayer pat-

tern, which improves the image processing quality.

Switching the camera conguration between full resolution and pixel bin-

ning / down-sampling mode will also aect the covered depth range, if the

disparity range is kept constant. A constant disparity range will cover a larger

percentage of an image that was acquired with active pixel binning, compared

to an image acquired at the native camera resolution. Hence, the disparity

range should be adjusted when changing the pixel binning conguration.

5.2 Other Camera Settings

The cameras provide a multitude of dierent settings that can be congured

when connected to SceneScan or SceneScan Pro. The available settings match

the ones available in the Basler dart daA1600-60um / daA1600-60uc camera

modules. For a full documentation of all settings, we hence recommend to

consult the documentation available by Basler

. The most common camera

settings are described in the following.

5.2.1 Analog Control

Gain:

Gain factor for the image sensor.

Gain auto:

Sets the mode for automatic gain control.

Black level:

Controls the analog black level as an absolute physical

value.

Gamma:

Controls the gamma correction of pixel intensity.

See https://www.baslerweb.com/en/support/downloads/document-downloads/basler-

dart-usb-3-0-users-manual/

6. INTERFACING KARMIN2

5.2.2 Image Format Control

Width:

Width in pixels of the selected Region-Of-Interest

(ROI).

Height:

Height in pixels of the selected ROI.

Oset X:

Horizontal image coordinate of the top-left corner of

the selected ROI. When congured through Scene-

Scan, this coordinate is measured relatively to the

image center.

Oset Y:

Vertical image coordinate of the top-left corner of the

selected ROI. When congured through SceneScan,

this coordinate is measured relatively to the image

center.

Binning horizontal:

Number of horizontal photosensitive cells that are

combined for one image pixel.

Binning vertical:

Number of vertical photosensitive cells that are com-

bined for one image pixel. There is a conditional de-

pendency to the

binning horizontal

parameter, which

has to be adjusted rst.

Pixel format:

Desired pixel encoding mode.

5.2.3 Acquisition Control

Exposure time:

Sets the exposure time.

Exposure auto:

Sets the mode for automatic exposure control.

Trigger selector:

Selects the trigger that shall be congured.

Trigger mode:

Controls if the selected trigger is active.

Trigger source:

Species the internal signal or physical input line to

use as the trigger source.

Trigger activation:

Species the activation mode of the trigger.

Exposure mode:

Sets the operation mode of the exposure.

6 Interfacing Karmin2

6.1 Connecting to SceneScan

Karmin2 is intended for use with the SceneScan or SceneScan Pro image pro-

cessing systems. Karmin2 should be connected with a Micro USB 3.0 cable to

one of SceneScan's USB ports. The Micro-USB-connector can be secure with

lock screws if an appropriate cable is used.

In addition to the USB connection, Karmin2 also requires a connection to

SceneScan's trigger port. A suitable trigger cable can be obtained from Nerian.

It is alternatively possible to use a trigger source other than SceneScan. In this

case please make sure that SceneScan is congured appropriately and that the

6. INTERFACING KARMIN2

Table 3: Supported trigger frequencies / frame rates.

Binning / SceneScan model Disparity range Max. feq.

Demosaicing

2×2

binning SceneScan 128 40 Hz

2×2

binning SceneScan Pro 256 20 Hz

Demosaicing SceneScan Pro 192 29 Hz

None SceneScan Pro 128 15 Hz

None SceneScan Pro 256 8 Hz

Figure 3: Karmin2 connected to SceneScan pro.

trigger source obeys to the voltage levels listed in Section 3. Figure 3 shows

Karmin2 connected to SceneScan Pro with a USB and trigger cable.

The trigger signal must provide an appropriate trigger frequency that can

be matched by the cameras and the selected SceneScan model. The possible

frequencies for dierent system congurations are listed in Table 3. In low-light

situations the desired frame rate might not be achieved if the sensor exposure

time is too high. In these cases, an appropriate exposure time upper limit

should be congured in the SceneScan camera settings.

SceneScan will load a suitable camera conguration for Karmin2 after the

initial connection. Please refer to the SceneScan / SceneScan Pro user manual

for information on the possible conguration options.

6.2 Connecting to a PC

When connected to a PC, Karmin2 will appear as two individual USB3 Vi-

sion cameras. Using Karmin2 with a PC is not ocially supported. This is

why an ocial API or example programs are not available. However, Karmin2

is compatible to Basler's Pylon camera API and software, which can be ob-

tained from the Basler website

. Please refer to Basler's documentation for

programming and using the cameras with a PC.

http://www.baslerweb.com/en/products/software

7. SUPPORT

7 Support

If you require support or if you have other inquiries that are related to this

product, please contact:

Nerian Vision GmbH

Zettachring 2

70567 Stuttgart

Germany

Phone: +49 711 2195 9414

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.nerian.com

8 Warranty Information

The device is provided with a 2-year warranty according to German federal

law (BGB). Warranty is lost if the housing is opened by others than ocial

Nerian Vision Technologies service sta. In case of warranty please contact

our support sta.

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