Panasonic GP-MF130 User Manual

Operating

instructions

Machine Vision B/W CCD Camera

GP-MF130

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CAUTION

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CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUAUFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL

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the user to the presence of
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sure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk

of electric shock to persons.

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equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and mainte
nance (servicing) instructions in the

SA 1966

Warning:

This equipment generates and uses radio fre
quency energy and if not installed and used
properly, i.e., in strict accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interfer
ence to radio communications. It has been test
ed and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J
of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial
environment.

literature accompanying the appli
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CONTENTS

PREFACE ........................................................ 2

FEATURES ...................................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 3

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND
THEIR FUNCTIONS
PREPARATIONS
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PREVENTION OF BLOOMING AND SMEAR .. 10
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Remove dust on the faceplate of filter glass
before mounting the lens on the camera.

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The serial number of this product may be found on
the top of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the
space provided and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid identification in the
event of theft.

Model No.

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Serial No.

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PREFACE FEATURES

The Panasonic GP-MF130 Machine Vision B/W

CCD Camera has a 1/3" Interline Transfer CCD
image sensor which features 380 000 pixels, a
horizontal resolution of 570 lines, and minimum
smear.

1. Newly developed multi-function solid state
image sensor 1/3" Inter Line Transfer type
CCD image sensor with 768 (H) x 494 (V)
pixels.

2. Selectable scanning system :
1-line interlace and 2-line interlace are avail
able for the highest quality possible within
video processing.

3. External synchronization :
External HD/VD input enables system setup

with external video processors, etc.

4. High speed shutters up to 1/96 000 second

enables to capture the moving objects.

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PRECAUTIONS

Do not attempt to dissemble the camera.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers.
There are no serviceable parts inside. Ask a
qualified service person for servicing.

2. Handle the camera with care.

Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking,
shaking, etc. The camera could be dam
aged by improper handling or shortage.

3. Do not expose the camera to rain or

moisture, or try to operate it in wet areas.

This camera is designed for indoor use.
Turn the power off immediately and ask a
qualified service person for servicing.

Moisture can damage the camera and also

create the danger of electric shock.

4. Do not use the strong or abrasive
detergents when cleaning the camera
body.

Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when
dirty.
In case the dirt is hard to remove, use a
mild detergent and wipe gently.

5. Clean the CCD faceplate with care.

Do not clean the CCD with strong or abra
sive detergents. Use lens tissue or a cotton

tipped applicator and ethanol.

6. Never face the camera towards the sun.

Do not aim the camera at bright objects.
Whether the camera is in use or not, never
aim at the sun or other extremely bright
objects. Othen/vise, blooming or smear may
be caused.

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7. Do not drop anything inside the camera.

Dropping metal for example inside the cam
era could permanently damage the unit. If
anything is dropped inside the camera, turn
the power off immediately and ask a quali
fied service person for servicing.

8. Do not operale the camera beyond the
specified temperature, humidity or power
source ratings.

Use the camera under conditions where
temperature is between -10°C - +60°C
(14°F - 122°F), and humidity is below 90 %.
The input power source is DC 12 V, 170 mA.

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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1. 1/3” Manual Iris Lens (Sold Separately)

2. Camera Connector (12-pin)

This is connected with the optional Camera Cable GP-CA34 , GP-CA33, GP-CA59 or GP-CA60.

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CAUTION: CONNECT

THIS TO ADC 12V
CU^SS 2 POWER
SUPPLY ONLY.

Pin No.

Description

1 Ground

+ 12V IN

2

Ground for Video Out

3
4 Video Out
5 Ground for HD

HD IN

6

VD IN

7

Ground

8

No connection

9

No connection

10

No connection

11
12 Ground for VD

3. Pedestal Control

This controls the pedestal level from 0 mV to

100 mV,

4. Manual Gain Control

This controls the gain level from 0 to 6 dB,

5. Video Output Connector

This connector is used to connect with the
VIDEO IN connector of the monitor.

6. Switch 1 No.1 (1/ON) IQUION

This switch selects the Field or Frame
Accumulation,

ON : Field Accumulation
OFF: Frame Accumulation

7. Switch 1 No.2(2/ON)2lIXJ0N

8. Switch 1 No.3 {3/ON) an IQN

9. Switch 1 No.4 (4/ON) 4I 1~|QM

10. Switch 1 No.5 (5/ON) 5l nOH

These switches (Switch 1 No. 2, 3, 4, and 5)
are used to set the shutter speed.

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The shutter speed can be set as below:

Switch 1

No. 2 No, 3 No. 4 No. 5

OFF OFF OFF

OFF OFF OFF 1/100

ON

OFF ON

OFF OFF 1/500

Shutter Speed

OFF

Normal

ON ON OFF OFF 1/1 000

OFF OFF

ON OFF ON OFF

OFF ON ON

ON OFF 1/2 000

1/4 000

OFF 1/8 000

ON ON ON OFF 1/16 000

OFF OFF ON 1/32 000

OFF

ON OFF OFF ON

ON OFF ON 1/96 000

OFF

1/64 000

Other Combinations Not Specified

11. Switch 1 No.6 (6/ON) 6CHZ]0N

This switch is not available for this model.

12. Switch 2 No.1 (1/ON) 11 i ION

Switch 2 No.2 (2/ON) 2r~r~ION

Switch 2 N0.3 (3/ON) 3f~r~jQN

]0NSwitch 2 No.4 (4/ON}4[
These switches are not available for this
model. Keep these switches at OFF posi
tion.

13. Switch 2 No.5(5/ON)5[ ]0N

This switch turns on or off the termination for
HD signal with 75 il.

14. Switch 2 No.6 (6/ON) 6C ]0N

This switch turns on or off the termination for
VD signal with 75 Q.

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PREPARATIONS

1. Power Supply for Camera

Prepare a regulated DC power supply
which can supply DC 12 V ±10 % DC 170
mA or more current and rated CLASS 2.

2. Lenses

Be sure to use the optional manual iris lens
having the following items.

Focus : Adjustable

Lens Weight: Less than 300 g (0.66 lbs.)

Note: If the lens is heavier than 300 g (0.66

lbs.), both the lens and the camera
should be secured by using the sup
porter.

Mount: C-mount
The protrusion

at the rear of

the lens should

be as shown in

the illustration.

Less than 5/6* (Less than 8 mm)

3. Switch Covers Removal

Caution: The following preparation should

be made by qualified service person
nel or system installers.

For setting the Switch 1 No,1 to 6 and 2 No.

1 to 6, remove the switch cover fixing screw

on the side panel as shown below.

Remove this screw

And to control the pedestal level or gain

level, remove the cover fixing screw on the
rear panel as shown below.

Remove ­this screw

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Caution: Keep the power switches of all units to OFF before connections.

1. Connect the optional camera cable GP-CA34 between the connector of this camera and the 12 V
DC Class 2 power supply(not provided as an accessory).

2. Connect the video connector of the GP-CA34 to the Video Monitor.

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HD IN
VD IN

Coaxial Cable

12V DC

Power Supply

Video Monitor

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OUT

Caution: Use a 12 V DC Class 2

Power Supply only

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EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION

2 ; 1 Interlace

The GP-MF130 works in 2 : 1 interlace mode
when external 2 : 1 interlaced HDA/D signal
is supplied to pin-fi and pin-7 of the camera
connector (12-pin),

Note: If the picture appears disturbed, be sure

to match the phases of falling edges of the

PREVENTION OF BLOOMING AND SMEAR

When the camera is aimed at a bright light, such
as a spotlight, or a surface that reflects bright

light, smear or blooming may appear.Therefore,
the camera should be operated carefully in the
vicinity of extremely bright objects to avoid
smear or blooming.

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external HDA/D.

SPECIFICATIONS

Pick-up Device

Image Size :

Synchronization

Horizontal Resolution
Minimum Illumination

Signal to Noise Ratio:
Gamma :

Gain Selection :
Electronic Shutter:
Lens Mount:

Inter Line Transfer type CCD with 768 (H) x 4Э4 (V) pixels.

1/3" (6.00 (H)x 4.96 (V) mm)
2 : 1 interlace 1-line interlace (Frame accumulation)
2 :1 interlace 2-line interlace (Field accumulation)
Internal or External (Selectable Automatically)
Internal: Built-in sync generator
External: 4.0 V[p-p]/75 il Horizontal drive and Vertical drive pulses
for 2 : 1 interlace
570 lines at center

1.0 lx (0.1 foot-candles), (FI .4, Manual Gain Max (+6 dB), у OFF, 2 : 1
interlace, without shutter)
56 dB Typical (Manual Gain OFF (0 dB), у OFF, 2:1 interlace without
shutter)

1.0

0 - 6 dB, (Adjustable by Manual Gain Control on rear panel)
10-step (1/100 s to 1/96 000 s) at normal
C-Mount

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Vibration Resistance :
Shock Resistance ;
Power Source :
Ambient Temperature :
Dimensions :
Weight :

Dimensions and weight indicated are approximate values.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

10 G (10 Hz -150 Hz) (2 hours each for three axes)
80 G (lEC 68) *lEC=lnternational Electronical Technical Commission
DC +12 V, 170 mA

-10'C-+50'C(14"F- 122'F)
29(W) X 29{H) X 65(D) mm [1-1/8'(W) x 1-1/8'(H) x 2-13/16’(D)]
86 g (0.19 lbs.) (Camera Only)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Camera Cable

GP-CA34
GP-CA33
GP-CA59
GP-CA60

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