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Baumer VCXG User Manual

Baumer VCXG
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User´s Guide
VCXG (Gigabit Ethernet) / VCXU (USB 3.0)
Document Version: v1.1
Release: 07.06.2016
Document Number: 11165414

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Baumer VCXG Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBaumer
ModelVCXG
CategorySecurity Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

General Safety Instructions

Heat Damage Caution

Caution regarding heat damage and proper dissipation methods.

Electrostatic Discharge Caution

Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.

Class A Device Interference

Camera is Class A, may cause radio interference; take measures.

Intended Use

General Description

VCXG Features

Highlights VCXG features: image quality, transfer speed, integration.

VCXU Features

Highlights VCXU features: image quality, transfer speed, integration.

Supported Standards

Lists supported standards for VCXG and VCXU cameras.

VCXG Camera Overview

VCXG Components

Identifies VCXG components: Lens mount, Power/IO, Ethernet Port.

VCXU Camera Overview

VCXU Components

Identifies VCXU components: Lens mount, Digital IO, USB port, LED.

Camera Models

VCXG Camera Types and Dimensions

Details VCXG camera types, sensor size, resolution, frame rates, and dimensions.

VCXU Camera Types and Dimensions

VCXU Model Specifications

Lists VCXU camera types, sensor size, resolution, frame rates, and dimensions.

Installation

Lens Mounting Notice

Notice on avoiding contamination during lens mounting.

Environmental Requirements

Specifies storage and operating temperature and humidity limits.

Heat Transmission and Temperature

Device Heat Caution

Caution about device heating during operation and skin irritation.

Maximal Temperature Limits

Shows maximal temperature measuring points for VCXG and VCXU.

Mechanical Tests and Standards

Vibration and Shock Test Parameters

Details parameters for vibration, shock, and bump tests per IEC standards.

Pin Assignment and LED Signaling

VCXG Ethernet Interface (PoE)

Describes VCXG Ethernet interface pinout and PoE support.

VCXG Power Supply and IOs

Details VCXG power supply and digital IO pin assignments and wire colors.

VCXG GPIO Input/Output

Illustrates VCXG GPIO input and output circuits.

VCXG Digital I/O

VCXG Digital Output Modes

Explains digital output operating modes: Low Active and High Active.

VCXG Digital Input

Illustrates VCXG digital input configuration.

VCXG LED Signaling

Details VCXG LED signals and their meanings (link active, error, transmitting).

VCXU Interface and USB 3.0

VCXU USB 3.0 Interface

Details VCXU USB 3.0 Micro B connector pinout.

USB 2.0 Port Compatibility Caution

Caution on connecting to USB 2.0 ports and potential hardware damage.

VCXU Digital I/O

VCXU Power Supply and Digital IOs

Details VCXU power supply and digital IO pin assignments and wire colors.

VCXU GPIO Input/Output

Illustrates VCXU GPIO input and output circuits.

VCXU Digital Output Modes

Explains digital output operating modes: Low Active and High Active.

VCXU LED Signaling

VCXU LED Status Indicators

Details VCXU LED signals and their meanings (Power on, USB connections, Readout active).

Product Specifications

Spectral Sensitivity Overview

Explains spectral sensitivity characteristics of monochrome and color sensors.

VCXG Spectral Sensitivity Graphs

Displays spectral sensitivity curves for VCXG-53M and VCXG-53C cameras.

Spectral Sensitivity Details

VCXU Spectral Sensitivity Graphs (2.3 MP)

Displays spectral sensitivity curves for VCXU-23M and VCXU-23C cameras.

VCXU Spectral Sensitivity Graphs (5.0 MP)

Displays spectral sensitivity curves for VCXU-50M and VCXU-50C cameras.

Field of View Position Accuracy

VCXG Field of View Accuracy

Provides accuracy data for VCXG field of view position parameters.

VCXU Field of View Accuracy

Provides accuracy data for VCXU field of view position parameters.

Acquisition Modes and Timings

Non-overlapped vs. Overlapped Operation

Explains the difference between non-overlapped and overlapped operation.

Continuous Mode (Free Running)

Describes Continuous Mode operation and timing principles.

Single Frame Acquisition Mode

Multi Frame Acquisition Mode

Acquisition Frame Rate Mode

Trigger Mode Operation

Trigger Mode Timing Formulas

Provides formulas for trigger mode timings based on exposure and readout times.

Overlapped Operation Trigger Mode

Explains overlapped operation timing in trigger mode, including not-ready intervals.

Overlapped Trigger Mode: Exposure Time Increase

Overlapped Trigger Mode: Exposure Time Decrease

Non-overlapped Trigger Mode

Advanced Timings and Message Channel Events

EventLost Signaling

Describes the EventLost signal for lost events.

TriggerReady Signaling

Explains the TriggerReady event for processing incoming trigger signals.

TriggerSkipped Signaling

Explains the TriggerSkipped event when triggers are missed.

TriggerOverlapped Event

ReadoutActive Event

TransferBufferFull Event

TransferBufferReady Event

Software Options

Baumer GAPI

Generic Application Programming Interface for camera integration and control.

Third-Party Software

Information on using third-party software with Baumer cameras.

Camera Functionalities

Image Acquisition: Image Format

Details on image formats, resolution, and binning modes for Baumer cameras.

VCXG Image Format Support

Shows image format capabilities (full frame, binning) for VCXG models.

VCXU Image Format Support

Shows image format capabilities (full frame, binning) for VCXU models.

Pixel Formats

Pixel Format Definitions (RAW, Bayer, Mono, RGB)

Defines pixel formats like RAW, Bayer, Mono, and RGB color models.

VCXG Pixel Format Options

VCXU Pixel Format Options

Exposure Time Settings

VCXG Exposure Time Ranges

Specifies minimum and maximum exposure times for VCXG cameras.

VCXU Exposure Time Ranges

Specifies minimum and maximum exposure times for VCXU cameras.

Fixed Pattern Noise Correction (FPNC)

Look-Up-Table (LUT) Functionality

Gamma Correction

Region of Interest (ROI) / Partial Scan

ROI Specification Parameters

Defines ROI by offset X, offset Y, size X, and size Y.

ROI Readout Benefit

Illustrates how ROI readout decreases readout time by up to 40%.

Binning for Sensitivity and Resolution

Monochrome Binning Illustration

Illustrates monochrome binning (without, 1x2, 2x1, 2x2) and output.

Color Binning and Pixel Formats

RAW Pixel Formats and Binning

Brightness Correction for Binning

Image Flipping Functionality

Color Processing Overview

User-Specific Color Adjustment

Allows user adjustment of color gain correction factors for precise color balance.

One Push White Balance

Analog Controls: Offset and Gain

Offset / Black Level Adjustment

Details offset adjustment range for VCXG and VCXU cameras.

Gain Adjustment for Signal Amplification

VCXG Gain Ranges

Specifies the gain adjustment range in dB for VCXG cameras.

VCXU Gain Ranges

Specifies the gain adjustment range in dB for VCXU cameras.

Pixel Correction for Abnormal Pixels

Pixel Correction Algorithm

Defect Pixel List Management

Process Interface and Digital I/Os

Digital I/Os: User Definable Inputs

Explains user-definable inputs and the IO matrix for signal selection.

General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)

Configurable Output Signals

Trigger Signal Usage

Trigger Source Options

Illustrates various trigger sources (photo electric, hardware, software, broadcast).

Debouncer Functionality

ExposureActive (Flash Signal)

Timer Configuration for Advanced Control

Frame Counter for Image Verification

Device Reset Functionality

VCXG User Set Parameters

Lists parameters available for user-configurable sets on VCXG cameras.

VCXU User Set Parameters

Factory Settings

Timestamp Information

Chunk Data Packet Functionality

VCXG Interface Functionalities

VCXG Device Information

Gigabit Ethernet specific information for VCXG devices.

Packet Size and MTU

Discusses packet sizes and Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) for network components.

Inter Packet Gap (IPG)

Explains IPG for optimal image transfer and its scalable nature.

Multi-Camera: Minimal IPG Example

Multi-Camera: Optimal IPG Example

Transmission Delay for Multi-Camera Operation

Time Saving with Transmission Delay

Transmission Delay Configuration Example

Transmission Delay Calculation Formula

Multicast for Data Distribution

IP Configuration Methods

Persistent IP Address Configuration

Assigns a permanent IP address and subnet mask to the camera.

DHCP Configuration Process

Automates network parameter assignment via DHCP Discovery, Offer, Request, ACK.

Link-Local Address (LLA) Assignment

Force IP for Connection Recovery

Packet Resend Mechanism

Normal Data Transfer Case

Describes the normal case where packets are transferred correctly (99% probability).

Lost Packet within Data Stream

Details detection and resend process for packets lost mid-stream.

Lost Packet at End of Data Stream

Packet Resend Termination Conditions

Message Channel for Event Signaling

GenICam™ Event Generation

Lists GenICam standard events like ExposureStart, ExposureEnd, FrameStart.

Vendor-Specific Event Generation

Lists vendor-specific events like EventError, EventLost, TriggerReady.

Action Command for Synchronous Triggering

Example: Triggering Multiple Cameras

VCXU Interface Functionalities

VCXU Device Information via USB

Provides VCXU device information from USB descriptor (PID, VID, GUID).

VCXU Message Channel

VCXU Event Generation

Lists GenICam and vendor-specific events for VCXU cameras.

VCXU Chunk Data Packet

Start-Stop and Abort Acquisition Behaviour

Camera Acquisition Start/Stop/Abort

Details the three steps of acquisition and how stopping/aborting works.

Interface Start/Stop Behaviour

Explains how starting or stopping the interface affects data transmission.

Cleaning Procedures

Transport and Storage Guidelines

Product Disposal Instructions

Warranty Notes and Disclaimers

Customer Support Information

Product Conformity and Compliance

CE Compliance Declaration

Declaration of conformity with CE directives.

RoHS Compliance Statement

Statement of compliance with European Union RoHS recommendations.

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