Baumer TXG User Manual

Baumer TXG
User's Guide for Gigabit Ethernet Cameras
Document Version: v4.6
Release: 11.02.2014
Document Number: 11037655

Baumer TXG Specifications

General

Resolution	0.4 to 12 MP
Frame Rate	Up to 371 fps
Sensor Type	CMOS
Interface	GigE Vision, USB3 Vision
Lens Mount	C-mount
Power Supply	12 VDC to 24 VDC

Summary

1. Portfolio

Flexible image acquisition

Details exposure times, binning, trigger/flash capabilities.

Perfect integration

Mentions GenICam, GigE Vision compliance, SDK, interfaces.

1.4.3 Determination of the Required Tube Length

1.4.3.1 Cameras with Sensor Size of 1/3"*)

Lists required tube lengths for cameras with a 1/3" sensor size.

1.4.3.2 Cameras with Sensor Size of 2/3"*)

Lists required tube lengths for cameras with a 2/3" sensor size.

1.4.3.3 Cameras with Sensor Size of 1/2"*)

Lists required tube lengths for cameras with a 1/2" sensor size.

1.4.3.4 Cameras with Sensor Size of 1/1.8"*)

Lists required tube lengths for cameras with a 1/1.8" sensor size.

2. Product Specifications

2.1 Spectral Sensitivity for Baumer TXG Cameras

Displays spectral sensitivity characteristics of monochrome and color sensors.

2.3 Process- and Data Interfaces

2.3.1 Interfaces of Camera Types

Lists interface types available for different camera models.

2.3.2 Pin-Assignment

Details pin configurations for GigE and power/IOs.

2.3.2.2 Power Supply and Digital IOs

Explains power supply and digital I/O pinouts for M8 connectors.

2.4 Acquisition Modes and Timings

2.4.3 Trigger Mode

Details image acquisition synchronized by external events.

2.4.4 Advanced Timings for GigE Vision® Message Channel

Explains vendor-specific event timings in GigE Vision.

2.5 Environmental Requirements

2.5.1 Temperature and Humidity Range*)

Lists temperature and humidity ranges for storage and operation.

3. Software

3.1 Baumer-GAPI

Introduces the Generic Application Programming Interface for camera control.

4. Camera Functionalities

4.1 Image Acquisition

Covers image acquisition process, including formats and parameters.

4.1.1 Image Format

Explains available image formats, including resolution and binning.

4.1.2 Pixel Format

Details pixel formats like RAW, Bayer, RGB, and YUV.

4.1.3 Exposure Time

Explains how exposure time affects signal strength and its adjustable ranges.

4.1.6 Region of Interest (ROI)

Describes ROI function for reducing readout time and increasing frame rate.

4.1.7 Binning

Explains binning operations for progressing sensitivity and reducing resolution.

4.2 Color Processing

Describes color processing modules and white balance adjustment.

4.3 Color Adjustment – White Balance

Details white balance feature for independent color channel adjustment.

4.3.1 User-specific Color Adjustment

4.3.2 One Push White Balance

4.5 Pixel Correction

4.5.1 General information

4.5.2 Correction Algorithm

4.6 Process Interface

4.6.1 Digital IOs

4.6.1.1 User Definable Inputs

4.6.1.2 Configurable Outputs

4.6.3 Trigger

Explains trigger signals for synchronizing camera exposure.

4.6.4 Trigger Source

4.6.5 Debouncer

4.6.7 Timers

4.7 Sequencer

4.7.1 General Information

4.7.2 Baumer Optronic Sequencer in Camera xml-file

4.7.3 Sequencer Modes

4.7.7 Double Shutter

4.8 User Sets

5. Interface Functionalities

5.1 Device Information

5.2 Packet Size and Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)

5.3 Inter Packet Gap

Explains IPG for optimal multi-camera image transfer results.

5.3.1 Example 1: Multi Camera Operation – Minimal IPG

5.4 Transmission Delay

5.4.1 Time Saving in Multi-Camera Operation

5.4.2 Configuration Example

5.6 IP Configuration

5.6.1 Persistent IP

5.6.2 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

5.7 Packet Resend

5.7.2 Fault 1: Lost Packet within Data Stream

5.7.3 Fault 2: Lost Packet at the End of the Data Stream

5.9 Action Command / Trigger over Ethernet

5.9.1 Example: Triggering Multiple Cameras

6. Start-Stop-Behaviour

6.1 Start/Stop Acquisition (Camera)

6.4 Acquisition Modes

10. Warranty Notes

13. Support