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SMX-M8xx Series Cameras - are megapixel CMOS cameras with USB2.0 interface
suitable for scientific and industrial applications.
The cameras are designed for capturing, streaming and storing high quality digital
images.
The SMX-M8xx Series Cameras are available in three modifications:
● SMX-M81M (1.3 Megapixel, monochrome)
● SMX-M82C (2 Megapixel, color)
● SMX-M83C (3 Megapixel, color)
All the SMX-M8xx Cameras feature:
● Communication interface - USB2.0
● Form factor - a duralumin housing with C/CS - mount interface
All the SMX-M8xx Cameras benefit:
● High speed
● Low power consumption
● No external power supply required
● Ease of use
● Compact size
The programmable functions include viewport window settings, adjustable exposure
time and gain, selectable sensor clock frequency and image decimation, flipping image
horizontally and vertically. The SMX-M8xx Series Camera can be used in microscopy,
video conferencing, webcasting, surveillance and security systems, etc.
Introduction:
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Camera Specifications
Table 1-1 Output Video and Camera Control Characteristics
15 fps at 1280 x 1024
24 fps at 1024 x 768
37 fps at 800 x 600
40 fps at 768 x 576
54.7 fps at 640 x 480
89.5 fps at 400 x 400
166 fps at 320x240
bits
bits of imaging chip's
ADC to 8 bits of output
for user selected 8 bits
mode
1280 x 1024, 1:1); More
than 2 sec with fps
decrease
1600 x 1200, full
resolution mode
10 fps at 1600x1200
14 fps at 1280 x 1024
22.7 fps at 1024 x 768
34.6 fps at 800 x 600
37 fps at 768 x 576
50 fps at 640 x 480
79.6 fps at 400 x 400
145 fps at 320x240
Selectable, 8 bits or 10
bits
Software, converts 10
bits of imaging chip's
ADC to 8 bits of output
for user selected 8 bits
mode
0.07 - 96.91 ms (24
MHz, 1600 x 1024, 1:1);
More than 2.5 sec with
fps decrease
2048 x 1536, full
resolution mode
6 fps at 2048x1536
10 fps at 1600x1200
13.9 fps at 1280 x 1024
21.9 fps at 1024 x 768
33 fps at 800 x 600
35.7 fps at 768 x 576
48 fps at 640 x 480
75 fps at 400 x 400
138.5 fps at 320x240
Selectable, 8 bits or 10
bits
Software, converts 10
bits of imaging chip's
ADC to 8 bits of output
for user selected 8 bits
mode
0.09 - 156.92 ms (24
MHz, 2048 x 1536, 1:1);
More than 200 sec
with fps decrease
Pixel Gain ControlProgrammable
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(Hardware): 48 gain
levels from 1 to 15
Programmable
(Hardware): 48 gain
levels from 1 to 15
Gain controls for R, G,
B: 48 gain levels from 1
to 15
Programmable
(Hardware):161 gain
levels from 1 to 128
Gain controls for R, G,
B: 161 gain levels from
1 to 128
Table 1-1 Output Video and Camera Control Characteristics
SMX-M81M CameraSMX-M82C CameraSMX-M83C Camera
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Output window
modes
Gamma, brightness
and contrast
control
View port (from 1280 x
1024 to 8 x 8 with 2
pixels/2 lines step
positioning) Frame
Decimation (1:1, 1:2,
1:4, 1:8) Horizontal
mirroring, hardware
Vertical flipping,
hardware
Programmable with
lookup table, software
gamma correction
View port (from 1600 x
1200 to 8 x 8 with 2
pixels/2 lines step
positioning) Frame
Decimation (1:1, 1:2,
1:4, 1:8) Horizontal
mirroring, hardware
Vertical flipping,
hardware
Programmable with
lookup table, software
gamma correction
View port (from 2048 x
1536 to 8 x 8 with 2
pixels/2 lines step
positioning) Frame
Decimation 1:1, 1:2,
1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8
Frame Binning: 1:1,
1:2, 1:3, 1:4 Horizontal
mirroring, hardware
Vertical flipping,
hardware
Programmable with
lookup table, software
gamma correction
* Listed frame rate values at the defined resolutions are not the maximal possible. Increasing of frame rate
can be done by reducing the current Exposure value (the lower Exposure the higher frame rate), hiding the
active video window from the display, running the camera with a fast speed computer, etc
Table 1-2 Imaging Chip Characteristics
SMX-M81M CameraSMX-M82C CameraSMX-M83C Camera
TypeMono inch 1.3
megapixel CMOS
sensor manufactured
by Micron Technology,
Inc
Pixel Size5.2 um x 5.2 um4.2 um x 4.2 um3.2 um x 3.2 um
Image Array Size8.4 mm diagonal8.4 mm diagonal8.4 mm diagonal
Install (if needed) USB2.0 adapter card into your PC. Install all required drivers. Refer to
your USB2.0 adapter card manufacturer's User Guide for detailed instructions for
hardware and software installation.
Automatic Camera Installation
Browse to the downloaded via URL SMXM8X_CD folder. Open setup.exe to start the
SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Software Package installation.
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Welcome to the SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard will appear (
Figure 2-1 Welcome to the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard window).
Figure 2-1 Welcome to the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard window
In order to proceed with the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Package
installation click the Next button.
On the third step the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard will
determine whether your system configuration meets system requirements of the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera (
see Table 1-6 System Requirements).
see
The following system information will be displayed:
● OS version
● USB2.0 Host Controller availability
● Memory Size
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● CPU Speed
Each point of the system information will be marked by its status according to the
compatibility with the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera.
The current system information will be marked as one of the following:
● Ok (Found - for USB2.0 Host Controller)
● Warning
● Fail
System information that completely satisfy the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera
requirements will be marked by Ok (for USB2.0 Host Controller - Found). In this case the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera will work properly (
information window: the case of satisfactory system configuration).
see Figure 2-2 Setup Wizard, System
Figure 2-2 Setup Wizard, System information window: the case of satisfactory system configuration
The Warning status will be displayed in cases when the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera
can be installed but might not work properly (
information window: the case of warning system configuration).
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see Figure 2-3 Setup Wizard, System
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Figure 2-3 Setup Wizard, System information window: the case of warning system configuration
The Fail status will be displayed in cases when the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera will not
work at all with current system configuration (
failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller).
see Figure 2-4 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard:
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Figure 2-4 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller
In any of these cases click the Next button.
If the system information was marked as Warning or Fail, the Error message will appear
and you will be asked to update your system configuration (
box when the SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller).
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see Figure 2-5 Error message
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Figure 2-5 Error message box when the SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard failed to detect USB2.0 Host
Controller
Note:It is recommended to update your system configuration in the case of Warning status, otherwise the device
might not work properly
It is strongly recommended to update the system configuration in the case of Fail status, otherwise the device will
not work at all
If all the system information was marked as Ok, the next window of the SMX-M8xx
USB2.0 Camera Setup Wizard will appear. Follow easy-on-screen recommendations
and when ready press the Install button (
to install).
see Figure 2-6 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: ready
Figure 2-6 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: ready to install
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The SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Setup Wizard will install the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Package and USB2.0 camera driver.
When done, in the Completing the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard window additionally choose:
● Install a TWAIN driver (see chapter “Guidelines for Using TWAIN Driver” )
● Create Desk Top icon
● Create Quick Launch icon
● Launch the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Application Program after finishing
Click the Finish button and wait while TWAIN and/or Direct Show drivers are installed, if
it was selected (
Wizard).
see Figure 2-7 Completing the SMX M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Setup
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Figure 2-7 Completing the SMX M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard
Note:TWAIN driver can be also installed separately, using the \Sumix\SMXM8xx USB2.0 Camera\Drivers\TWAIN folder.
Browse the Sumix folder that appears after the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard installation and run the TWAIN driver setup (see chapter “Installation” )
Manual Hardware Installation
The camera installation using the Found New Hardware Wizard on Windows XP
operating system is described below. On Windows 2000 the installation wizard slightly
differs, although, it is built on the same principles.
Note:The details in the look of the screenshots may vary depending on your operating system version and configura-
tion
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Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. The Found New Hardware
message will appear in the right corner of the Taskbar (
message in the Task bar).
Figure 2-8 Found New Hardware message in the Task bar
Then the Found New Hardware Wizard will start up (see Figure 2-9 Found New Hardware
Wizard: welcome window).
see Figure 2-8 Found New Hardware
Figure 2-9 Found New Hardware Wizard: welcome window
Leave as it is suggested by default 'Install the software automatically
(Recommended)' and click the Next button to go to the next step of the device
installation.
The Found New Hardware Wizard automatically will search for the software for your
video device (
see Figure 2-10 Found New hardware Wizard: searching for needed files).
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Figure 2-10 Found New hardware Wizard: searching for needed files
You may be prompted for manufacturer's disk to be inserted (see Figure 2-11 Found New
Hardware Wizard: Insert Disk message box).
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Figure 2-11 Found New Hardware Wizard: Insert Disk message box
Browse to the SMXM8X.inf file which is normally located in the Drivers folder of the
SMXM8X_CD (
I
Figure 2-12 Found New Hardware Wizard: Files Needed message box
see Figure 2-12 Found New Hardware Wizard: Files Needed message box).
When done, the Driver Files Search Results window will be displayed (see Figure 2-13
Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard).
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Figure 2-13 Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard
Press the Finish button. Windows will warn you that the SMX-M8xx Camera driver
does not contain Microsoft digital signature. In order to proceed with the camera
installation click Continue anyway (Yes in Windows 2000) in the Digital Signature
window (
see Figure 2-14 Software has not passed Windows Logo Testing message box).
Figure 2-14 Software has not passed Windows Logo Testing message box
Removing the SMX-M8xx Camera
Removing the Software
To remove the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Package click Start > Control
Panel > Add/Remove Programs (Start >Settings> Control panel > Add or Remove
Programs under Windows 2000). Find the SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera Software in the
registered applications list (
and click the Change/Remove button. A message to confirm the removal will appear
see Figure 2-16 Removal Application Prompt).
(
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see Figure 2-15 Removing the SMXM8xx USB2.0 Camera Software)
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Figure 2-15 Removing the SMXM8xx USB2.0 Camera Software
Figure 2-16 Removal Application Prompt
To remove the SMXM8xx Camera Application, click Yes. The SMX-M8xx Camera
Software will be removed from your computer.
Removing the Hardware
To remove the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera from your computer, connect the camera
and click Start > Control panel > System (under Windows 2000 click Start > Settings > Control Panel > System).
In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button (
see Figure 2-17 System Properties window).
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Figure 2-17 System Properties window
The Device Manager window will open. Choose Imaging devices and do the
following:
1. Highlight the SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera
2. Right-click and select Uninstall (
SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera)
3. Click OK in the Confirm Device Removal prompt (
Removal prompt)
see Figure 2-18 Device Manager window: removing the
see Figure 2-19 Confirm Device
The SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera will be removed from your computer.
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Figure 2-18 Device Manager window: removing the SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera
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Figure 2-19 Confirm Device Removal prompt
Updating the Hardware
To update the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera with a newer driver, do the following:
1. Connect the camera to your computer
2. Open the Device Manager window (Start> Settings> Control Panel> System> Hard-
ware tab)
3. Click Imaging devices, then SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera
4. Right-click and select Update Driver... (
ing of the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera driver)
5. Run the Hardware Update Wizard that will appear - follow easy-on-screen instruc-
tions that the Wizard will suggest (
window)
see Figure 2-20 Device Manager window: updat-
see Figure 2-21 Hardware Update Wizard: welcome
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Figure 2-20 Device Manager window: updating of the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera driver