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Basic
Oper
ation and F
eatures
Basler
A500
k
Series
3-3
PRELIMINAR
Y
Figure 3-
2:
A504
k/kc
Block Diagr
am
Figure 3-
3:
A501
k/kc
Block Diagra
m
Image Sensor
PB-MV13CC
ImageData
Sensor Timing
ImageData
T
riple
Data
VGA I
mage
Mo
ni
tor
RG
B
Micro
contr
oller
EEPROM
LV
D
S
Serial
Recei
ver
Serial
ExSyn
c
ExSyn
c
Sensor
Shifter
Sync
VGA
Internal Sync
ImageData
Im
ag
e
Power
Te
s
t
I
m
g
Flas
h
ExFlash
FlashOut
FlashOu
t
Integrate
Channel
Lin
k
Monito
r
Driver
TTL Driver
Dr
ive
r +
Power Supp
ly
Generat
or
FPGA
Ctrl
LED
ExFlash
Data
Config
Biases
Gain +
DACs
DAC Contro
l
Offset
Image Se
nsor
PB
-MV1
3CC
ImageData
Sensor Timing
ImageData
Dat
a
Microcontroller
EEPROM
LV
D
S
Serial
Receiver
Seri
al
ExSy
nc
ExSync
Sensor
Shi
fter
Sync
Inte
rnal
Syn
c
ImageData
Power
T
est Img
Flash
ExFlash
FlashOut
FlashOut
Integrat
e
Chan
nel
Link
TTL Dr
iver
Driv
er +
Power Supply
FPGA
Ctrl
LED
ExF
la
sh
Con
fig
Data
Formatter
Bia
ses
Gain
+
DACs
DA
C Cont
rol
Offset
42
44
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Table of Contents
4
1 Introduction
7
Camera Versions
7
Performance Specifications
8
Digital Responsivity
10
Environmental Requirements
12
Precautions
13
2 Camera Interface
15
Connections
15
General Description
15
Pin Assignment for the MDR 26 Camera Link Connector(S)
17
Pin Assignment for the Power Connector
20
Pin Assignment for the Flash Trigger Receptacle
20
Pin Assignment for the VGA Monitor Output
22
(A504K/Kc Only)
22
Cable Information
22
Camera Link Cable
22
Power Cable
22
Camera Link Implementation in the A500K
23
Input Signals
26
Exsync: Controls Frame Readout and Exposure Time
26
Exflash from the Frame Grabber
26
Output Signals
27
Pixel Clock
27
Line Valid Bit
27
Frame Valid Bit
27
Video Data
27
Video Data Output for the A504K/Kc
30
Video Data Output for the A501K/Kc
33
Flash Trigger Signal
36
VGA Monitor Output (A504K/Kc)
37
Serial Communication
38
Making the Serial Connection
38
Converting Camera Link Output to RS-644 with a K-BIC (A501K/Kc Only)
38
DC Power
39
Power Control: Full Function and Standby
39
Status LED
39
3 Basic Operation and Features
41
Functional Description
41
Block Diagram
43
Exposure Time Control Modes
44
Exsync Controlled Operation
44
Free Run
45
Exposure Time Control Modes in Detail
47
Exsync, Edge-Controlled Mode
49
Exsync, Edge-Controlled Mode with Asynchronous Timing
49
Exsync, Edge-Controlled Mode with Synchronous Timing 1
50
Exsync, Edge-Controlled Mode with Synchronous Timing 2
51
Exsync, Level-Controlled Mode
52
Exsync, Level-Controlled Mode with Asynchronous Timing
52
Exsync, Level-Controlled Mode with Synchronous/Asynchronous Timing
53
Exsync, Level-Controlled Mode with Synchronous Timing 1
54
Exsync, Level-Controlled Mode with Synchronous Timing 2
55
Exsync, Programmable Mode
56
Exsync, Programmable Mode with Asynchronous Timing
57
Exsync, Programmable Mode with Synchronous/Asynchronous Timing
58
Exsync, Programmable Mode with Synchronous Timing 1
59
Exsync, Programmable Mode with Synchronous Timing 2
60
Free-Run Mode
61
Free-Run Mode with Asynchronous Timing
61
Free-Run Mode with Synchronous / Asynchronous Timing
62
Free-Run Mode with Synchronous Timing 1
63
Free-Run Mode with Synchronous Timing 2
64
Free-Run VGA Mode (A504K/Kc Only)
65
Long Exposure Compensation (A504K/Kc Only)
66
Max Exposure Time at Max Speed (A504K/Kc Only)
67
Gain and Offset
69
Gain Settings in more Detail
70
Offset Settings in more Detail
70
Digital Shift
71
How Digital Shift Works
71
Precautions When Using Digital Shift
73
Area of Interest
74
Changes to the Maximum Frame Rate with Area of Interest
75
Dynamic Area of Interest (A504K/Kc Only)
76
Area of Interest Stamp (A504K/Kc Only)
76
Area of Interest with the VGA Monitor Output (A504K/Kc Only)
77
Test Images
78
Gray Scale Test Image
79
Color Test Image (A504Kc and A501Kc Only)
79
Running Line Test Image
80
White Screen Test Image
80
Configuration Sets
81
Camera Status
82
4 Configuring the Camera
83
Configuring the Camera with the Camera Configuration Tool Plus (CCT+)
84
Opening the Configuration Tool
84
Closing the Configuration Tool
84
Configuration Tool Basics
85
Configuration Tool Help
86
Configuring the Camera with Binary Programming Commands
87
Command Frame and Response Format
88
Error Checking
89
Ack/Nak
89
Time-Outs
89
Read Command
89
Write Command
90
Example Commands
91
Read Command
91
Write Command
91
Calculating the Block Check Character
92
Commands for Setting Camera Parameters
93
Exposure Time Control Mode
93
Timer 1
94
Timer 2
94
Long Exposure Compensation
95
Gain
96
Negative Offset
96
Positive Offset
97
Digital Shift
98
Area of Interest Starting Column
99
Area of Interest Width in Columns
99
Area of Interest Starting Line
100
Area of Interest Height in Lines
100
Area of Interest Feature
101
Flashctrl: Flash Trigger Modes
102
Test Image Command
103
Query Commands
104
Read Vendor Information
104
Read Model Information
104
Read Product ID
104
Read Serial Number
105
Read Camera Version
105
Read EEPROM Firmware Version
105
Read Microcontroller Firmware Version
106
Read FPGA Firmware Version
106
Read Temperature
106
Commands for Manipulating Configuration Sets
107
Copy the Factory Set or the User Set into the Work Set (Profile Load)
107
Copy the Work Set into a User Set (Profile Save)
108
Select the Startup Pointer (Profile Startup)
109
Camera Status Command
110
Bitrate Command
111
Camera Reset Command
112
Power Control Command
112
5 Mechanical Considerations
113
Camera Dimensions and Mounting Facilities
113
F-Mount Adapter Dimensions
115
Positioning Accuracy of the Sensor Chip
116
6 Troubleshooting
117
Led
117
Troubleshooting Charts
118
No Image
118
Poor Quality Image
120
Interfacing
121
Serial Communication
122
RS-644 Serial Communication
122
Revision History
123
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Basler A504k Specifications
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Brand
Basler
Model
A504k
Category
Security Camera
Language
English
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