Kodak GE680C User Manual

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USER MANUAL  
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GE680  
GE680C  
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Introduction  
The GE680 series of cameras are sensitive, 200 frames per second, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet  
cameras based on the Kodak KAI-0340D CCD sensor.  
Precautions  
READ INSTALLATION GUIDE CAREFULLY.  
This document contains specific information which is necessary for the correct operation and  
treatment of this product.  
DO NOT OPEN THE CAMERA. WARRANTY IS VOID IF CAMERA IS OPENED.  
This camera contains sensitive components which can be damaged if handled incorrectly.  
KEEP SHIPPING MATERIAL.  
Poor packaging of this product can cause damage during shipping.  
VERIFY ALL EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS.  
Verify all external connections in terms of voltage levels, power requirements, voltage polarity,  
and signal integrity prior to powering this device.  
CLEANING.  
This product can be damaged by some volatile cleaning agents. Avoid cleaning the image sensor  
unless absolutely necessary. Please see instructions on sensor cleaning in this document.  
DO NOT EXCEED ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.  
See environmental specifications limits in the Specifications section of this document.  
Warranty  
Prosilica provides a 2 year warranty which covers the replacement and repair of all Prosilica  
parts which are found to be defective in the normal use of this product. Prosilica will not  
warranty parts which have been damaged through the obvious misuse of this product.  
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Specifications  
Sensor Type  
Kodak KAI-0340D  
Progressive Interline  
640 x 480 pixels  
7.4µm x 7.4µm  
1/3 inch  
Sensor Shutter Type  
Image Resolution  
Pixel Size  
Optical Format  
Lens Mount  
Color Sensor Filter Pattern†  
C-mount with adjustable back focus  
Bayer  
Full Resolution Frame Rate  
Frame Rate (320 x 240 ROI)  
I/O  
202 fps  
374 fps  
1 isolated TTL compatible input, 3 isolated TTL  
compatible outputs  
Power Requirements  
Digitization  
Less than 4.5W††  
12 Bits  
Trigger latency  
Trigger Jitter  
1.2µs  
±10ns  
Operating Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Size  
0 to 50 Celsius***  
20 to 80% non-condensing  
39mm (height) x 51mm (width) x 80mm (length)  
169g  
Weight  
Hardware Interface Standard  
Software Interface Standard  
Regulatory  
IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX  
GigE Vision Standard 1.0  
Conforms to CE, FCC  
Applies to GE680C only.  
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Power consumption will increase with reduced ROI imaging.  
Nominal operating voltage is 12V. Cameras have been tested at 12V.  
***DUE TO THE SMALL PACKAGING AND HIGH SPEED OF THE GE CAMERAS, SPECIAL  
CARE IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A REASONABLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE. IF THE  
CAMERA IS TO BE OPERATED IN A WARM ENVIRONMENT, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE  
CAMERA BE MOUNTED ON A HEAT SINK SUCH AS A METAL BRACKET AND THAT  
THERE IS SUFFICIENT AIR FLOW.  
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Supported Features  
Imaging Modes  
free-running, external trigger, fixed rate, software trigger  
0.001 fps to maximum frame rate  
Fixed Rate Control  
External Trigger Delay 0 to 60 seconds in 1 microsecond increments  
External Trigger Event  
Exposure Time  
Gain  
rising edge, falling edge, any edge, level high, level low  
10 microseconds to 60 seconds in 1 microsecond increments  
0 to 24dB  
Region of Interest (ROI) independent x and y control with 1 pixel resolution  
Horizontal Binning  
Vertical Binning  
Pixel Formats  
1 to 8 pixels  
1 to full resolution of sensor  
Mono8, Mono16*, Bayer8, Bayer16, RGB24,  
YUV411, YUV422, YUV444,  
BGR24, RGBA24, BGRA24  
trigger ready, trigger input, exposing, readout, imaging,  
strobe, GPO  
Sync Out Modes  
*On monochrome versions only.  
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Mechanical  
M3  
3 MM DEEP  
6 PLCS TYP  
19.7*  
26  
26  
79.2*  
64  
50  
All dimensions are in mm.  
*Add 0.3mm for color cameras due  
to addition of IR blocking filter.  
51.3  
39.1  
Figure 1. GE SERIES mechanical dimensions.  
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Connections  
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6
1
2
7
3
4
Figure 2. GE SERIES connection diagram.  
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Item 1: GIGABIT ETHERNET PORT  
This port conforms to the IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard for Gigabit Ethernet over copper.  
It is recommended that CAT5E or CAT6 compatible cabling and connectors be used for best  
performance. Cable lengths up to 100m are supported.  
Item 2: General Purpose I/O PORT  
PIN FUNCTION  
1
Trigger Input  
Sync Out 2  
Sync Out 3  
RS-232 RXD  
RS-232 TXD  
DNC  
2
3
9
1
8
10  
4
2
3
11  
5
12  
7
6
6
7
DNC  
4
5
8
DNC  
9
DNC  
10  
11  
12  
Isolated Ground  
Isolated Ground  
Isolated Ground  
Figure 3. General Purpose I/O Pin out. Camera  
rear view.  
The General Purpose I/O port uses a Hirose HR10A-10R-12SB connector on the camera side.  
The mating cable connector is Hirose HR10A-10P-12P. This connector can be purchased from  
Prosilica or from http://www.digikey.com.  
All inputs and outputs are 5V (TTL) levels.  
DO NOT EXCEED 5.5V ON SIGNAL INPUTS.  
All inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated from the internal camera circuitry.  
TRIGGER INPUT  
This input signal allows the camera to be synchronized to some external event. The camera can  
be programmed to trigger on the rising or falling edge of this signal. The camera can also be  
programmed to capture an image at some programmable delay time after the trigger event.  
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Sync Out 2 and Sync Out 3  
These signals only function as outputs and can be configured as follows:  
Exposing  
Corresponds to when camera is  
integrating light.  
Trigger Ready  
Trigger Input  
Indicates when the camera will accept a  
trigger signal.  
A relay of the trigger input signal used  
to “daisy chain” the trigger signal for  
multiple cameras.  
Readout  
Strobe  
Valid when camera is reading out data.  
Programmable pulse based on one of the  
above events.  
Imaging  
GPO  
Valid when camera is exposing or  
reading out.  
User programmable binary output.  
Any of the above signals can be set for active high or active low.  
RS-232 RXD and RS-232 TXD  
These signals are RS-232 compatible. These signals allow communication from the host system  
via the Ethernet port to a peripheral device connected to the camera.  
ISOLATED GROUND  
These signals are internally connected to isolated ground. At least one of these signals must be  
connected to the users external circuit ground. However, it is good practice to provide a  
dedicated ground return for each signal used. For example, a good cable design would connect  
the required signal on one conductor of a twisted pair and the isolated ground on the second  
conductor of the same twisted pair.  
DNC  
These signals are reserved for future use and should be left disconnected.  
Item 3: Mini-SMB Trigger Input  
The Mini-SMB port on the camera uses an Amphenol 903-406J-51R connector. A suitable  
mating cable connector is Amp 413985-3 which can be used with RG174 coaxial cable. Contact  
Prosilica to purchase cabling.  
The Mini-SMB Trigger Input is internally connected to the Trigger Input (Pin 1) of the General  
Purpose I/O Port (Item 2 above). Therefore see this section for more detail.  
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Item 4: Mini-SMB Sync Out 1  
This Mini-SMB port on the camera uses an Amphenol 903-406J-51R connector. A suitable  
mating cable connector is Amp 413985-3 which can be used with RG174 coaxial cable. Contact  
Prosilica to purchase cabling.  
This connector is particularly useful for triggering multiple cameras in a “daisy chain” fashion.  
The Sync Out 1 signal can be configured as follows:  
Exposing  
Corresponds to when camera is  
integrating light.  
Trigger Ready  
Trigger Input  
Indicates when the camera will accept a  
trigger signal.  
A relay of the trigger input signal used  
to “daisy chain” the trigger signal for  
multiple cameras.  
Readout  
Strobe  
Valid when camera is reading out data.  
Programmable pulse based on one of the  
above events.  
Imaging  
GPO  
Valid when camera is exposing or  
reading out.  
User programmable binary output.  
Any of the above signals can be set for active high or active low.  
Item 5: Status LED 1  
LED COLOR  
STATUS  
Solid Green  
Ethernet link established.  
Ethernet activity.  
Flashing Green  
Item 6: Status LED 2  
LED COLOR  
Solid Green  
STATUS  
Normal operation.  
Firmware missing.  
Camera fault.  
Solid Orange  
Flashing Orange  
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Item 7: AUXILIARY POWER PORT  
This port is required to provide power to the camera.  
This port provides threaded captivation of the power cable if required. The captivated cable  
mating connector is the Switchcraft 760K. This connector can be purchased from Prosilica or  
This port can accept from 5V to 17V DC with the inner conductor being positive power and the  
external conductor being ground. However the suggested nominal voltage is 12V and cameras  
are tested at 12V.  
Cameras will normally include a power supply. However compatible power supplies can also be  
ordered separately from Prosilica (Prosilica P/N 02-8000A for North America or Prosilica P/N  
02-8001A for a Universal supply).  
THE CAMERA POWER SUPPLY OPERATES MOST EFFICIENTLY AT 12V.  
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Cleaning the Sensor  
DO NOT CONTACT CLEAN SENSOR UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.  
Identifying Debris  
Debris on the image sensor or optical components will appear as a darkened area or smudge on  
the image that does not move as the camera is moved. Do not confuse this with a pixel defect  
which will appear as a distinct point.  
Locating Debris  
Before attempting to clean the image sensor, it is important to first determine that the problem is  
due to debris on the sensor window. To do this you should be viewing a uniform image, such as  
a piece of paper, with the camera. Debris will appear as a dark spot or dark region that does not  
move as the camera is moved. To determine that the debris is not on the camera lens, rotate the  
lens independent of the camera. If the spot moves as the lens moves, then the object is on the  
lens -not on the image sensor- and therefore cleaning is not required. If the camera has an IR  
filter, then rotate the IR filter. If the object moves then the particle is on the IR filter not the  
sensor. If this is the case remove the IR filter carefully using a small flat head screw driver.  
Clean both sides of the IR filter using the same techniques as explained below for the sensor  
window.  
DO NOT TOUCH ANY OPTICS WITH FINGERS. OIL FROM FINGERS CAN  
DAMAGE FRAGILE OPTICAL COATINGS.  
Cleaning with Air  
If it is determined that debris is on the sensor window, then remove the camera lens, and blow  
the sensor window directly with clean compressed air. If canned air is used, do not shake or tilt  
the can prior to blowing the sensor. View a live image with the camera after blowing. If the  
debris is still there, repeat this process. Repeat the process a number of times with increased  
intensity until it is determined that the particulate cannot be dislodged. If this is the case then  
proceed to the contact cleaning technique.  
Contact Cleaning  
Only use this method as a last resort. Use 99% laboratory quality isopropyl alcohol and clean  
cotton swabs. Dampen the swab in the alcohol and gently wipe the sensor in a single stroke. Do  
not reuse the same swab. Do not wipe the sensor if the sensor and swab are both dry. You must  
wipe the sensor quickly after immersion in the alcohol, or glue from the swab will contaminate  
the sensor window. Repeat this process until the debris is gone. If this process fails to remove  
the debris, then contact Prosilica.  
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Adjusting the C-mount  
LOCKING RING  
C MOUNT RING  
Figure 4. Camera Front View.  
THE C-MOUNT IS ADJUSTED AT THE FACTORY AND SHOULD NOT  
REQUIRE ADJUSTING.  
If for some reason, the C-mount requires adjustment, use the following method.  
Loosen Locking Ring  
Use an adjustable wrench to loosen locking ring. Be careful not to scratch the camera. When the  
locking ring is loose, unthread the ring a few turns from the camera face. A wrench suitable for  
this procedure can be provided by Prosilica (P/N 11-0048A).  
Image to Infinity  
Use a c-mount compatible lens that allows an infinity focus. Set the lens to infinity and image a  
distant object. The distance required will depend on the lens used but typically 30 to 50 feet  
should suffice. Make sure the lens is firmly threaded onto the c-mount ring. Rotate the lens and  
c-mount ring until the image is focused. Carefully tighten locking ring. Recheck focus.  
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Camera Installation  
Computer Interface  
The Prosilica GE Series cameras will work with any Gigabit Ethernet network card; however  
Prosilica strongly recommends using Gigabit Ethernet components that support Jumbo Frames.  
A Jumbo Frame is loosely defined as a frame size greater than 1500 bytes however typical  
Jumbo Frames are around 9000 bytes. Frame size is the number of bytes per packet and the  
larger the frame size, the less the computer CPU will be loaded due to the processing of  
incoming packets.  
There are many Gigabit Ethernet cards available which will support Jumbo Frames. The  
following examples have been verified to work well with the Prosilica cameras:  
Intel PRO/1000  
D-Link DGE-550T  
SMC EZ Card 1000  
Gigabit Ethernet cards supporting this feature can also be purchased with the camera (Prosilica  
P/N 02-3002A).  
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Gigabit Ethernet Setup for Windows  
o Install network card in computer.  
o Boot the PC and cancel the “Found new Hardware Wizard” window that may appear when  
Windows detects the new card.  
o Install the driver that came with the network card.  
o Once the driver is installed, open the Network Connections Dialog as follows: From the  
Windows desktop select start, then select Control Panel, then double click on the Network  
Connections icon. Double click the relevant network card listed or right-click the relevant  
network card and select Properties. This will open the properties window for your network  
card. See Figure 5.  
Figure 5. Network card main properties window.  
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o Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box and then select Properties. See Figure 6.  
Network card TCP/IP address.. Select the Use the following IP address and enter an IP  
address of 169. 254. x. y, where x and y can be any number. Press the TAB key after entering  
the IP address and the subnet mask will automatically be entered. The subnet mask is 255.  
255. 0. 0. Click OK to save changes. Note that if Windows reports a conflict with the above  
IP address, simply repeat the above steps and change the last digit of the IP address to a  
different value.  
Figure 6. Network card TCP/IP address.  
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Figure 7. Turn off Firewall.  
o Return to the Gige Local Properties window as in Figure 5. Select the Advanced tab as in  
Figure 7 and disable the Firewall for this device. Click OK to save changes.  
Gigabit Ethernet Cabling  
All Gigabit Ethernet cabling and connectors should be CAT5E or CAT6 compatible. Cable  
lengths must not exceed 100 meters.  
Power Connection  
The camera requires a 12V DC power supply that can source a minimum of 500 mA of current.  
See the Connections section of this document for more information.  
Other Cabling  
The camera can be triggered either through the 12 pin general purpose connector or the mini-  
SMB input. The compatible cable connectors are specified in the Connections section of this  
document or contact Prosilica to purchase compatible cabling. Prosilica provides SMB-to-SMB  
or SMB-to-BNC cabling of varying lengths.  
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Installing GigE Viewer for Testing  
o The latest Viewer software can be downloaded from http://www.prosilica.com/support.htm.  
o Run the GigE Viewer Installer.exe. This will install the Prosilica Digital Camera drivers as  
well as the Prosilica GigE Viewer application program.  
o Plug in the Prosilica camera via the Gigabit Ethernet port. Plug in the power connection.  
Verify that the Status LED 1 is a solid green. Run the Prosilica GigE Viewer Application. It  
will take a few seconds for the camera to be recognized. If the camera does not appear in the  
Viewer list after approximately 10 seconds then try disconnecting and reconnecting the  
power. If it still does not appear restart the viewer. If it still does not appear, see the Trouble  
Shooting section of this document.  
o See Figure 8. Select the wrench icon to change camera settings. Change the PacketSize to a  
value of 1500. Select the eye icon to image. The camera should now be imaging. If the  
camera is not imaging, see the Trouble Shooting section of this document. Note that the  
PacketSize can be set to 8228 if the network card has been optimized to support jumbo  
frames.  
o See the System Optimization Section to maximize the performance of your system.  
Figure 8. GigE Viewer application window.  
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System Optimization  
o Open the Network Connections Dialog as follows: From the Windows desktop select start,  
then select Control Panel, then double click on the Network Connections icon. Double click  
the relevant network card listed or right-click the relevant network card and select Properties.  
This will open the properties window for your network card. See Figure 9.  
Figure 9. Network card main properties window.  
o From the Properties window select Configure then select the Advanced tab. See Figure 10.  
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Figure 10. Network card advanced settings.  
o Set Maximum Frame Size or Jumbo Frames to the maximum possible value. A typical  
value is 9000. If the list contains a property called Receive Descriptors, then change this  
value to its maximum value. Select OK to save properties.  
o From the main properties dialog as in Figure 9, make sure that only the Internet Protocol  
(TCP/IP) check box is selected then click OK. The card is now optimized for use with the  
Prosilica camera.  
o Open the viewer and set the PacketSize to 8228.  
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Trouble Shooting  
Check the Basics  
o Is power available? Check the status LED 1. If the LED is off, the camera is not getting  
power. Verify the connections and cabling.  
o Is the LED orange? This occurs if the firmware is corrupt because a firmware update was  
interrupted. If the LED is orange, run the firmware updater again, carefully following the  
instructions. If the problem persists, contact Prosilica.  
o Is the LED flashing orange? This indicates a fault with the camera. If this problem persists,  
please contact Prosilica.  
Test the Camera with the Prosilica Viewer  
Download and install the Prosilica Viewer (from http://www.prosilica.com/support.htm).  
o Can the Viewer find the camera? Is the camera listed in the main application window or is  
the list empty? If the camera is not listed, proceed to Driver Issues.  
o Is the image black? If so, check the optics. Check that lens iris is fully open. Check  
exposure time - in room lighting, an exposure time of 30ms should be adequate to see an  
image. If image is still black, contact Prosilica.  
o Is the image white?  
If the camera is in external trigger mode, a snapshot will not complete until a  
hardware trigger is received.  
Image data may fail to arrive at the computer if there is a problem with the driver. If  
you suspect a driver problem, proceed to Driver Issues.  
o Is the image white, but the camera is not waiting for an external trigger? Do you have a lens?  
Check your exposure time, offset, and gain controls.  
o Does the image occasionally freeze? Test the camera with an alternate Ethernet cable and  
card. If the problem persists, contact Prosilica.  
An intermittent connection will result in the loss of image data, but you likely will not  
notice a problem when using the camera controls.  
Driver Issues  
TBD.  
Camera will not trigger  
Check cabling and connections. Verify that external trigger circuit is providing a TTL  
compatible trigger signal. Use the Prosilica Viewer program in trigger mode to eliminate  
possible software issues.  
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