Toshiba BG205M-CS, BG205MCF-CS, BG205MC-CS Instruction Manual

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BG Series CMOS Camera

Instruction Manual

Model B/W Camera : BG205M-CS Color Camera : BG205MC-CS / BG205MCF-CS

Information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.

Thank you for purchasing our product. Before using this CMOS camera, Please read through this instruction manual carefully in order to use this product correctly and safely. After reading, keep this instruction manual handy so that you can refer to, whenever you need it.

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1. Contents

1. Contents .................................................................................................................... 1

2. Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... 2

General Handing ............................................................................................................................. 3

CASES FOR INDEMNITY (LIMITED WARRANTY) ....................................................................... 5

RESTRICTION FOR USE............................................................................................................... 6

Notes on using this product ............................................................................................................ 7

3. Installation ............................................................................................................... 12

4. Specifications .......................................................................................................... 13

Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Features ........................................................................................................................................ 13

Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 15

Connection .................................................................................................................................... 16

Connector Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................... 17

Outline Drawing ............................................................................................................................ 19

General Specifications .................................................................................................................. 20

I/O Specification ............................................................................................................................ 22

Timing Specification ...................................................................................................................... 27

Typical Spectral Response ........................................................................................................... 30

Operating Ambient Conditions ...................................................................................................... 32

5. Functions ................................................................................................................. 33

DeviceControl................................................................................................................................ 35

Scalable ........................................................................................................................................ 36

Decimation .................................................................................................................................... 38

Reverse ......................................................................................................................................... 40

PixelFormat ................................................................................................................................... 41

TestImageSelector ........................................................................................................................ 42

AcquisitionControl ......................................................................................................................... 44

TriggerControl ............................................................................................................................... 46

ExposureControl ........................................................................................................................... 51

DigitalIOControl ............................................................................................................................. 53

TimerControl ................................................................................................................................. 55

EventControl ................................................................................................................................. 57

Gain ............................................................................................................................................... 60

BalanceRatio ................................................................................................................................. 62

BalanceWhiteAuto ........................................................................................................................ 64

BlackLevel ..................................................................................................................................... 65

Gamma ......................................................................................................................................... 66

BlackLevelCorrection .................................................................................................................... 67

LUTControl .................................................................................................................................... 68

TransportLayerControl .................................................................................................................. 69

UserSetControl.............................................................................................................................. 73

ALCControl .................................................................................................................................... 75

6. Warranty rules ......................................................................................................... 79

7. Repair ...................................................................................................................... 80

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2. Safety Precautions

Before using this product, read these safety precautions carefully. Important information is shown in this Instruction Manual to protect users from bodily injuries and property damages, and to enable them to use the product safely and correctly.

Please be sure to thoroughly understand the meanings of the following signs and symbols before reading the main text that follow, and observe the instructions given herein.

[Definition of Safety Signs]

Notes *1:“Serious injury” refers to cases of loss of eyesight, wounds, burns (high or low temperature),

electric shock, broken bones, poisoning, etc., which leave after-effects or which require hospitalization or a long period of outpatient treatment of cure.

*2: "Light to moderate injuries" refers to injuries, burns, electric shock etc. that do not require

hospitalization or long-term treatment.

*3: "Property damage" refers to cases of extensive damage involving damage to buildings,

equipment, farm animals, pet animals and other belongings.

[Explanation of Safety Symbols]

Safety Signs

Description

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in death or serious injury (*1) in the event of improper handling.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in light to moderate injuries (*2) or only in property damage (*3)in the event of improper handling.

Safety Symbols

Description

PROHIBITED

This sign indicates PROHIBITION (Do not). The content of prohibition is shown by a picture or words beside the symbol.

MANDATORY

This sign indicates MANDATORY ACTION (You are required to do). The content of action is shown by a picture or words beside the symbol.

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General Handing

WARNING

 Stop operation immediately when any abnormality or defect occurs.

If abnormal conditions are present, such as smoke, a burning smell, ingress of water or foreign matter, or if the equipment is dropped or malfunctions, fire or electric shock may result. Be always sure to disconnect the power cable from the wall socket at once and contact your dealer.

Unplug

 Do not use the equipment in locations subject to water splashes.

Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.

Do not get wet

 Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the equipment.

Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result. For internal repair, inspection, or cleaning, contact your sales representative.

Never pull apart

 Do not place anything on the equipment.

If metallic objects, liquid, or other foreign matter enters the equipment, fire or electric shock may result.

Avoid

 Do not install the equipment in an unstable or inclined location or locations

subject to vibration or impact.

Otherwise, the equipment may topple over and cause personal injury.

Avoid

 During an electrical storm, do not touch the power cable and the connection

cable.

Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

Do not touch

Instruction

 Use the specified voltage.

Use of an unspecified voltage may result in fire or electric shock.

 Do not be handled roughly, damaged, fabricated, bent forcefully, pulled, twisted,

bundled, placed under heavy objects or heated the power cable and the connection cable.

Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.

Avoid

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CAUTION

 Observe the following when installing the equipment:

·Do not cover the equipment with a cloth, etc.

·Do not place the equipment in a narrow location where heat is likely to accumulate. Otherwise, heat will accumulate inside the equipment, possibly resulting in a fire.

Instruction

 Do not place the equipment in locations subject to high moisture, oil fumes,

steam, or dust.

Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.

Avoid

 Do not install the equipment in locations exposed to direct sunlight or humidity.

Otherwise, the internal temperature of the equipment will rise, which may cause a fire.

Avoid

 Use only specified the power cable and the connection cables.

Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.

Instruction

 Do not give strong impact against the equipment.

It may cause the trouble.

Avoid

 When performing connection, turn off power.

When connecting the power cable and the connection cable, turn off the equipment power. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.

Instruction

 Do not expose its camera head to any intensive light (such as direct sunlight).

Otherwise, its inner image pickup device might get damaged.

Avoid

 Avoid short-circuiting signal output.

Otherwise, a malfunction may occur.

Avoid

 Avoid giving a strong shock against the camera body.

It might cause a breakdown or damage. If your camera is used in a system where its camera connector is subjected to strong repetitive shocks, its camera connector is possible to break down. If you intend to use your camera in such a situation, if possible, bundle and fix a camera cable in the place near the camera, and do not transmit a shock to the camera connector.

Avoid

 Contact your sales representative to request periodic inspection and cleaning

(every approx five years).

Accumulation of dust inside the equipment may result in fire or electric shock. For inspection and cleaning costs, contact your sales representative.

Instruction

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CASES FOR INDEMNITY (LIMITED WARRANTY)

We shall be exempted from taking responsibility and held harmless for damage or losses incurred by the

user in the following cases.

● In the case damage or losses are caused by natural disasters, such as an earthquake and thunder, fire, or

other acts of God, acts by a third party, deliberate or accidental misuse by the user, or use under extreme

operating conditions.

● In the case of indirect, additional, consequential damages (loss of business interests, suspension of

business activities) are incurred as result of malfunction or non-function of the equipment, we shall be

exempted from responsibility for such damages.

● In the case damage or losses are caused by failure to observe the information contained in the

instructions in this instruction manual and specifications.

● In the case damage or losses are caused by use contrary to the instructions in this instruction manual and

specifications.

● In the case damage or losses are caused by malfunction or other problems resulting from unintended use

of equipment or software etc. that are not specified.

● In the case damage or losses are caused by repair or modification conducted by the customer or any

unauthorized third party (such as an unauthorized service representative).

● Expenses we bear on this product shall be limited to the individual price of the product.

● The item that is not described in specifications of this product is out of the guarantee.

● The case of damages or losses which are caused by incorrect connection of the cable is out of the

guarantee.

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RESTRICTION FOR USE

● Should the equipment be used in the following conditions or environments, give consideration to safety measures and inform us of such usage:

1. Use of the equipment in the conditions or environment contrary to those specified, or use outdoors.

2. Use of the equipment in applications expected to cause potential hazard to people or property, which require special safety measures to be adopted.

● This product can be used under diverse operating conditions. Determination of applicability of equipment or devices concerned shall be determined after analysis or testing as necessary by the designer of such equipment or devices, or personnel related to the specifications. Such designer or personnel shall assure the performance and safety of the equipment or devices.

● This product is not designed or manufactured to be used for control of equipment directly concerned with human life (*1) or equipment relating to maintenance of public services/functions involving factors of safety (*2). Therefore, the product shall not be used for such applications.

(*1): Equipment directly concerned with human life refers to.

- Medical equipment such as life-support systems, equipment for operating theaters.

- Exhaust control equipment for exhaust gases such as toxic fumes or smoke.

- Equipment mandatory to be installed by various laws and regulations such as the Fire Act or Building Standard Law

- Equipment related to the above

(*2): Equipment relating to maintenance of public services/functions involving factors of safety refers to.

- Traffic control systems for air transportation, railways, roads, or marine transportation

- Equipment for nuclear power generation

- Equipment related to the above

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Notes on using this product

● Handle carefully Do not drop the equipment or allow it to be subject to strong impact or vibration, as such action may cause

malfunctions. Further, do not damage the connection cable, since this may cause wire breakage.

● Environmental operating conditions Do not use the product in locations where the ambient temperature or humidity exceeds the specifications. Otherwise, image quality may be degraded or internal components may be adversely affected. In particular,

do not use the product in areas exposed to direct sunlight. Moreover, during shooting under high temperatures, vertical stripes or white spots (noise) may be produced, depending on the subject or camera conditions (such as increased gain). However, such phenomena are not malfunctions.

● Check a combination with the lens Depending on the lens and lighting you use, an image is reflected as a ghost in the imaging area. However,

this is not because of a fault of the camera.

In addition, depending on the lens you use, the performance of the camera may not be brought out fully due

to deterioration in resolution and brightness in the peripheral area, aberration and others.

Be sure to check a combination with the camera by using the lens and lightning you actually use. When installing a lens in the camera, make sure carefully that it is not tilted. In addition, use a mounting screw free from defects and dirt. Otherwise, the camera may be unable to be

removed.

Install a next lens; its dimension of protrusion from bottom of the screw is equal to or less than 4.9 mm. If a

lens does not stand to this condition, it might not be installed to this camera.

4.9mm or less

CS-mount lens

Bottom of the screw

● Mounting to pedestal When mounting this product to a pedestal, make sure carefully that lens doesn’t touch with the pedestal.

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● Do not expose the camera's image-pickup-plane to sunlight or other intense light directly Its inner CMOS sensor might be damaged.

● Occurrence of moiré If you shoot thin stripe patterns, moiré patterns (interference fringes) may appear. This is not a malfunction.

● Occurrence of noise on the screen If an intense magnetic or electromagnetic field is generated near the camera or connection cable, noise may

be generated on the screen. If this occurs, move the camera or the cable.

● Handling of the protective cap If the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the image pickup surface.

● If the equipment is not to be used for a long duration Turn off power to the camera for safety.

● Maintenance Turn off power to the equipment and wipe it with a dry cloth. If it becomes severely contaminated, gently wipe the affected areas with a soft cloth dampened with diluted

neutral detergent. Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other chemicals because such chemicals may damage or discolor the paint and indications.

If the image pickup surface becomes dusty, contaminated, or scratched, consult your sales representative.

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● Disposal When disposing of the camera, it may be necessary to disassemble it into separate parts, in accordance

with the laws and regulations of your country and/or municipality concerning environmental contamination.

This product is marked this symbol to subject to EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

directive.

Following information is only for EU-member states:

The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the take-back and recycling of this product, please contact your supplier where you purchased the product.

“This symbol is applicable for EU member states only”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be require to correct the interference at his own expense.

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[Phenomena specific to CMOS sensor]

 Defective pixels

A CMOS image sensor is composed of photo sensor pixels in a square grid array. Due to the characteristics of CMOS image sensors, over- or under-driving of the pixels results in temporary white or black areas (as if these are noises) appearing on the screen. This phenomenon, which is not a defect is exacerbated under higher temperatures and long exposure time.

 Image shading

The brightness of the upper part of the screen may be different from that of the lower part. Note that this is a characteristic of a CMOS image sensor and is not a fault.

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环保使用期限标识，是根据电子信息产品污染控制管理办法以及，电子信息产品污染控制标识要求(SJ/T11364-2006)、电子信息产品环保使用期限通则，制定的适用于中国境内销售的电子信息产品的标识。电子信息产品只要按照安全及使用说明内容，正常使用情况下，从生产月期算起，在此期限内，产品中含有的有毒有害物质不致发生外泄或突变，不致对环境造成严重污染或对其人身、财产造成严重损害。产品正常使用后，要废弃在环保使用年限内或者刚到年限的产品时，请根据国家标准采取适当的方法进行处置。另外，此期限不同于质量/功能的保证期限。

The Mark and Information are applicable for People's Republic of China only.

＜产品中有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量＞

部件名称

有毒有害物质或元素

铅（Pb）

汞（Hg）

镉（Cd）

六价铬

（Cr(VI)）

多溴联苯

（PBB）

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE）

相机本体

× ○ ○ ○ ○

○

○：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在电子信息产品中有毒有害物质的

限量要求标准规定的限量要求(SJ/T11363-2006)以下

×：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出电子信息产品中有毒有害

物质的限量要求标准规定的限量要求(SJ/T11363-2006)

This information is applicable for People's Republic of China only.

リサイクルに関する情報（包装物）

有关再利用的信息(包装物)

Information on recycling of wrapping composition

中华人民共和国

环保使用期限

10

ペーパーボード

纸板

Paper board

箱／箱子／Box

内部緩衝材料・袋内部缓冲材料·袋

Internal buffer materials・Bag

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3. Installation

Before using this product, you shall install application software to display image and control registers of

camera, and IP configuration tool for network setting.

You can download the SDK for our GigE camera products (TeliGevSDK) from the Service & Support section

of our website.

User registration is necessary to use downloading service. Please make a user registration, or contact your

dealer / distributor.

● TOSHIBA TELI CORPORATION Top Page

http://www.toshiba-teli.co.jp/index.htm

● Service & Support

https://www.toshiba-teli.co.jp/cgi/ss/en/service.cgi

Please refer to the TeliGevSDK startup guide, about Operation environment, Installation, and Setup.

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4. Specifications

Overview

This BG series is an integrated-(one-body)-type monochrome and color camera that adopts a global shutter CMOS sensor. BG205M-CS (2M 2/3 type, monochrome), BG205MC-CS (2M 2/3 type, color) and BG205MCF-CS (2M 2/3 type, color, IR-cut).

For video output, the Gigabit Ethernet®* interface standard "IEEE802.3ab" is adopted for high transfer rate, and it is easy to integrate into industrial equipment.

* Ethernet® is a registered trademark of XEROX Corporation.

Features

● High frame rate and high resolution Supported high frame rate, BG205M/C/CF-CS 50fps.

● Global shutter As it employs a global electronic shutter similar to a CCD image sensor, clear images of even fast-moving

object are obtainable with less blur.

● Gigabit Ethernet interface (Power over Ethernet) Video output and camera control are performed via the Gigabit Ethernet standard IEEE802.3ab interface.

Data transfer is up to 1Gbps (Maximum) that enables to output uncompressed video data at high frame rate. By complying with IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), the power is supplied over single cable.

● GigEVision Ver 1.2 conformity This product is based on GigEVision Camera Interface Standard for Machine Vision Ver 1.2.

● GenICam Ver 2.3 conformity This product is based on GenICam Generic Interface for Cameras Ver 2.3.

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● Random Trigger Shutter The Random Trigger Shutter function provides images in any timing by input of an external trigger signal.

Trigger control from PC is available as well.

● Scalable Selectable video output area. This mode achieves higher frame rate by reducing vertical output area. And

reduces occupied data rate of Gigabit Ethernet by reducing horizontal output area.

● Decimation mode Camera reads all effective areas at high speed by skipping lines.

● Color processing Color models have built in color processing. Color processing features like white balance are available in

Bayer output mode.

● IR-cut filter Build-in IR-cut filter models are optional for color models.

The character [F] of the model name indicates the built-in IR-cut filter model. (e.g. BG205MCF-CS) * The character [F] is not shown in the common part of specifications.

● Compact and lightweight This camera is compact and lightweight; it is easy to integrate into industrial equipment.

● EU RoHS & Chinese ROHS

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Configuration

The system configuration of this camera series is as follows; This camera does not include any accessories. Please prepare other equipments separately.

● Camera: This product. (BG series)

● Camera mounting kit CPT8600 (*1): To fix a camera to a tripod; attach this to the bottom of the

camera.

● LAN Cable (*2): This cable is used to connect the camera to host equipment.

Ethernet packets (stream and control) are transmitted via this cable. Please use a LAN cable that supports 1000BASE-T (Cat 5e or over). This product is able to connect a LAN cable that is equipped with screw lock mechanism. Please use it as needed.

● Network Interface Card (NIC) (*2): This is the interface card to connect to the camera. Usually this

card is installed to expansion slot of host equipment such as PC etc. Please use 1000BASE-T NIC, supporting Jumbo Frame is recommended.

● PoE Switching HUB etc. (*2): Use these equipments when you supply power to the camera

from PoE. Please use 1000BASE-T equipments, supporting Jumbo Frame is recommended.

*1: Optional part. Contact your dealer / distributor for details of option units. *2: Commercial items.

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Connection

● In the case of supply DC+12V to the camera.

BG Series

Camera

Host (PC etc.)

Camera mounting kit

CPT8600

Network Interface

Card

Stream Packet →← Control Packet

LAN Cable

1. DC+12V IN

2. LINE0 IN

3. LINE1 OUT

4. LINE2 OUT

5. I/O GND

6. GND

● In the case of supply PoE power to the camera.

BG Series

Camera

Host (PC etc.)

Camera mounting kit

CPT8600

Network Interface

Card

Stream Packet →← Control Packet

← PoE Power

LAN Cable

PoE Switching HUB etc.

Fig.4-1 Connection

Notes on Connection:

- Please confirm the power supply of the camera off when plugging in or pulling out the I/O Connector. It causes the breakdown.

- If your camera is used in a system where its connectors are subjected to strong repetitive shocks, its connectors are possible to break down. If you use your camera in such a situation, use an LAN cable with a lock screw, and secure the camera cable as close as possible to the camera body for avoid physical shock to the camera connector.

- About Camera cable: In the case that electric-wire is long or thin, input voltage may not satisfy specifications of the power supply voltage of the camera by voltage drop. Please confirm it before use.

- Lost packets may occur by an electrical characteristic of the transmission line of using Ethernet devices (LAN cable,

Network Interface Card, Switching HUB).

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Connector Pin Assignment

1

2

Rear View

1. Gigabit Ethernet Interface Connector RJ-45 Jack

Pin No.

I/O

Signal

Function

1 I/O

BI_DA+ / VDC+

Bidirectional Data A (+) / Power (+)

2 I/O

BI_DA- / VDC+

Bidirectional Data A (-) / Power (+)

3 I/O

BI_DB+ / VDC-

Bidirectional Data B (+) / Power (-)

4 I/O

BI_DC+ / VDC+

Bidirectional Data C (+) / Power (+)

5 I/O

BI_DC- / VDC+

Bidirectional Data C (-) / Power (+)

6 I/O

BI_DB- / VDC-

Bidirectional Data B (-) / Power (-)

7 I/O

BI_DD+ / VDC-

Bidirectional Data D (+) / Power (-)

8 I/O

BI_DD- / VDC-

Bidirectional Data D (-) / Power (-)

2. I/O Connector

Connector (Camera side) HR10A-7R-6PB(73) (HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.) or equivalency product Plug (Cable side) HR10A-7P-6S(73) (HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.) or equivalency product * This camera cable is not an accessory of this product.

Connector view from mating face

Pin No.

I/O

Signal

Function

1 I

+12V

Power

2 I

Line 0

External Trigger Input

3 O

Line 1

GPIO_0 Output (LVTTL)

4 O

Line 2

GPIO_1 Output (Open Collector)

5 -

I/O GND

I/O_Ground

6 -

GND

Ground

TOP

5

61

2

3 4

Cable side

2

16

5

4 3

Camera side

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Notes on Power Supply:

This camera has two ways of power supply,

- Supply from LAN cable (PoE)

- Supply from camera cable (DC+12V ±10%)

If both PoE and DC+12V are connected, power is supplied from PoE.

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Outline Drawing

Fig.4-2 Outline Drawing

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General Specifications

Table.4-1 Specifications

Model Name

BG205M-CS

BG205MC-CS

BG205MCF-CS

IR-cut filter

None

Built-in

Imager

CMOS image sensor

Number of effective pixels (H) × (V)

2048 × 1088

Optical Size

2/3 type

Scanning area (H) × (V)[mm]

11.26 × 5.98

Pixel size (H) × (V)[μm]

5.5 × 5.5

Scan method

Progressive

Electronic shutter method

Global shutter

Aspect ratio

2: 1

Sensitivity

1200lx (F11, 1/50s)

2300lx (F11, 1/50s)

2900lx (F11, 1/50s)

Minimum illuminance (*1)

2lx

3lx

4lx

Power supply

PoE (Power over Ethernet IEEE802.3af conformity)

DC12V ± 10% (ripple 100 mV(p-p) or less)

Power consumption (*2)

PoE

3.1 W Max

DC12V

2.6 W Max

Base clock frequency

29.000MHz ± 50ppm

Interface system

Gigabit Ethernet IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T) conformity

Transmission speed

1Gbps (Maximum)

Protocol

GigEVision Camera Interface Standard for Machine Vision Ver 1.2

Conformity LAN Cable

Twist pair (Category 5e or over)

LAN Cable length

To 100m (at the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) cable using)

Image format

Mono 8 bit

Bayer 8 bit

Number of Video out pixels (H) × (V)

2048 × 1088

Maximum Frame rate (*2)

50 fps

Dimensions

29mm(W) × 29mm(H) × 40mm(D) (Not including protrusion)

Mass

Approximately 50 g

Approximately 51 g

Lens mount

CS-mount

Flange back

12.5mm

Camera body grounding: insulation status

No conductive between circuit GND and camera body

*1 F1.4, Gain: Maximum (+18dB), video level: 50% *2 at the all pixel readout

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Notes on combination of CS-mount lens:

- Depending on the lens you use, the performance of the camera may not be brought out fully due to the deterioration in resolution and brightness in the peripheral area, occurrence of a ghost, aberration and others. When you check the combination between the lens and camera, be sure to use the lens you actually use.

- In addition, use a mounting screw free from defects and dirt. Otherwise, the camera may be unable to be removed.

- As for the CS-mount lens used combining this camera, the projection distance from bottom of the screw should use

4.9mm or less.

4.9mm or less

CS-mount lens

Bottom of the screw

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I/O Specification

● Signal Specification

- Trigger Input Input Circuit : Opto coupler input Input Level : Low 0 ~ 0.5V, High 3.3 ~ 24.0V Input Current : 5 ~ 15mA Polarity : Positive / Negative bipolar (initial factory setting: Negative) Pulse Width : Minimum 200μs

- GPIO Output Output Circuit : LINE1 LVTTL output

LINE2 Opto coupler output

Output Level : LINE1 LVTTL

LINE2 Open collector

Maximum Current : LINE1 +/-24mA (drive current)

LINE2 50mA (input current) Polarity : Positive / Negative bipolar (initial factory setting: Negative) Signal Source : VD

TIMER0 ACTIVE

EXPOSURE ACTIVE

FRAME ACTIVE

FRAME TRANSFER

FRAME TRIGGER WAIT

Notes of external trigger signal:

Depending on cable length, cable kinds and input current of trigger input line, Random Trigger Shutter operation may not

satisfy timing specification or camera

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● Circuit diagram

- Trigger Input

TRIG_IN

Vcc

GND

TLP291

External Trigger Signal Input Circuit

LINE0

I/O_GND

(2pin)

(5pin)

- GPIO Output

Vcc

GND

TLP291

GPIO Signal Output Circuit

I/O_GND

(4pin)

GPIO1

LINE3

GPIO0LINE2

(5pin)

(3pin) (6pin)

Fig.4-3 Circuit diagram

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● I/O Timing

The received external trigger signal delays by internal circuit. And LINE2 output delays from LINE1 output by the difference of internal circuit.

- Trigger Input

Ton

3.3 - 24V

EXT_TRIG

TRIG_IN

0V

Vcc

EXT_TRIG_WIDTH

TRIG_IN_WIDTH

Toff

(internal signal)

(a) Negative

Ton

3.3 - 24V

EXT_TRIG

TRIG_IN

0V

Vcc

EXT_TRIG_WIDTH

TRIG_IN_WIDTH

Toff

(internal signal)

(b) Positive

Fig.4-4 Trigger Signal Input Delay

EXT_TRIG_WIDTH: The pulse width of the external trigger input (more than 200μs). Toff: The delay time of falling edge. Ton: The delay time of rising edge. TRIG_IN_WIDTH: The pulse width of the trigger signal which is received inside of the camera. Negative trigger: TRIG_IN_WIDTH = EXT_TRIG_WIDTH - ( Ton - Toff ) Positive trigger: TRIG_IN_WIDTH = EXT_TRIG_WIDTH + ( Ton - Toff )

Table.4-2 Trigger input delay

Trigger amplitude

Toff [μs]

Ton [μs]

+3.3V

2.92

26.2

+12V

2.12

31.2

+24V

2.12

31.2

* Toff and Ton are typical value. * These values are changed in operating environment.

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- GPIO Output

Ton

OpenCollector

LINE1

LINE2

0V

LVTTL

Toff

(OpenCollector)

(LVTTL)

(a) ActiveLow

Ton

LINE1

LINE2

0V

LVTTL

Toff

(OpenCollector)

(LVTTL)

OpenCollector

(b) ActiveHigh

Fig.4-5 GPIO Signal Output Delay

Toff: LINE1~LINE2 falling delay time Ton: LINE1~LINE2 rising delay time

Table.4-3 GPIO signals output delay

Pull-up amplitude

Toff [μs]

Ton [μs]

+3.3V

3

53.2

+12V

4

78.4

+24V

5

94.4

* Toff and Ton are typical value. * These values are changed in operating environment.

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● Anti-chattering process for Trigger input

In the characteristic of the open collector circuit, the signal is skewed. As a result, an unstable logic value occurs. To filter out an unstable logic value, this camera has the anti-chattering circuit. Therefore, Random Trigger Shutter operates only in the stable logic value.

Trig input circuit Logical circuit

I/O Connector

2pin: Line0

TGAnti Chattering

Camera inside

I/O

Ext Trig Trig in Act Trig

Trig in

(Logical)

Ext Trig

Trig in

Anti Chattering

Process

Act Trig

High threshold

Low threshold

Sampling step

Ton

3.3 - 24V

0V

Vcc

Toff

Vcc / 2

High

Low

Sampling

Count

High

Low

Actual Trigger Width

External Trigger Width

Trigger in Width

Trig in (logic)

Fig.4-6 Anti-chattering process

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Timing Specification

Image data outputs of this camera series are transferred with the UDP protocol of Gigabit Ethernet. Timing numerical value below is prescribed by absolute prerequisite that BG series use transmission band without restriction of other node. When there is a node transferring with BG series concerned, it is not same the numerical value prescribed below.

● Image Stream Output (normal shutter)

T2T1

GbE bus

Expose

ImageImage Image

T

DLY1

T

T2

DLY2

Fig.4-7 Image stream output

Table.4-4 Image stream output

Model

T1 [ms]

T2 [ms]

Default Framerate [ms]

BG205M-CS

see following

formula.

same as

Frame Rate.

20.0

BG205MC-CS

20.0

T

DLY1

: GVSP_BLOCK_START_DELAY

T

DLY2

: SCPD(Stream Channel Packet Delay)

* ,

B/W model: T1 = 100μs or longer, Color model: T1 = 250μs or longer

PayloadSize is total bytes of single frame.

The formula applies when SCPS (Stream Channel Packet Size) is 1500 byte / packet.

(T1 varies depending on the value of SCPS)

T1 = ( T2 / (

PayloadSize

SCPS - 36

) ) x 3

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● Random Trigger Shutter Operation

TRIG_IN

0V

VCC

(internal signal)

Anti

Chattering

Exposure

T3

ExposureTime setting value

0V

VCC

T

DLY3

T

DLY4

Timed mode / FrameBurst(Bulk) mode (Image format: Mono8bit, all pixel readout)

TRIG_IN

0V

VCC

(internal signal)

Anti

Chattering

T

Exposure

T3 T4

0V

VCC

Pulse width of trigger signal

DLY3

T

DLY4

TriggerWidth mode (Image format: Mono8bit, all pixel readout)

Fig.4-8 Random Trigger Shutter operation

Table.4-5 Random Trigger Shutter operation

Model

T3 [μs]

T4 [μs]

BG205M-CS

0.26

BG205MC-CS

0.26

* TDLY3, TDLY4: TriggerSamplingPeriod (typical value)

Max TriggerSamplingPeriod x 1.625[μs], Min TriggerSamplingPeriod x 0.625[μs]

* T3 and T4 are typical value.

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Notes of random trigger shutter mode:

- In the period when FRAME_TRIGGER_WAIT (GPIO signal) is inactive, user must not input external trigger signal to this camera.

- When the interval of the input trigger signal is extremely short, or when the trigger signal is noisy, there is a possibility

of causing the malfunction. In this case, please input a proper trigger signal.

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Typical Spectral Response

* The lens characteristics and light source characteristics is not reflected in table.

(a) BG205M-CS

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(b) BG205MC-CS

(c) BG205MCF-CS

Fig.4-9 Spectral Response

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Operating Ambient Conditions

● Ambient conditions

- Operating Assurance Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C, Camera housing temperature: less than 50°C Humidity: 10% ~ 90% (no condensation)

- Storage Assurance Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C Humidity: 90% or less (no condensation)

● EMC Conditions

- EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference): EN61000-6-4

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A

- EMS (Electro-Magnetic Susceptibility): EN61000-6-2

Notes on Heat Radiation:

The temperature of camera housing must be kept less than 50 °C. Please provide sufficient heat radiation depending on your installation.

Notes on Conformity of the EMC:

The adaptability of the safety standard of this camera is assured in the condition of combination with the following parts: << PoE operation>>

- PoE Switch GS108P-100AJS (NETGEAR Inc.)

- LAN Cable LD-TWST/BM30 (ELECOM CO., LTD)

<< DC operation>>

- DC Cable CPCBG-03

- LAN Cable LD-TWST/BM30 (ELECOM CO., LTD)

Please confirm the EMC adaptability when it combines with parts other than them.

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5. Functions

This section introduces standard functions of BG series. This camera series provides following functions.

Table.5-1 List of Functions

Category

Function

DeviceControl

Get device information

ImageFormatControl

Scalable

Set scalable operation

Decimation

Set decimation operation

Reverse

Set image flipping operation

PixelFormat

Select pixel format

TestImageSelector

Select test pattern

AcquisitionControl

Execute stream start / stop

TriggerControl

Control trigger operation

ExposureControl

Control exposure

DigitalIOControl

Control GPIO signals

CounterAndTimerControl

TimerControl

Control Timer0Active signal

EventControl

Control event packet

AnalogControl

Gain

Set gain

BalanceRatio

Set color gain (R, B gain)

BalanceWhiteAuto

Execute auto white balance once

BlackLevel

Set black level

Gamma

Set gamma correction

BlackLevelCorrection

Set black level correction

LUTControl

Control LUT

TransportLayerControl

Control transport layer

UserSetControl

Load / Save user setting

ALCControl

Control ALC operation

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Function

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BG205MC

DeviceControl

○

Scalable

○

Decimation

○

Reverse

○

PixelFormat

○

TestImageSelector

○

AcquisitionControl

○

TriggerControl

○

ExposureControl

○

DigitalIOControl

○

TimerControl

○

EventControl

○

Gain

○

BalanceRatio

-

○

BalanceWhiteAuto

-

○

BlackLevel

○

Gamma

○

BlackLevelCorrection

○

LUTControl

○

TransportLayerControl

○

UserSetControl

○

ALCControl

○

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DeviceControl

Registers of this category provide various information of the camera. And you can set the free user ID to the

camera.

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

DeviceScanType

Expert

R

Returns the scan type.

DeviceVendorName

Beginner

R

Returns the vendor name.

DeviceModelName

Beginner

R

Returns the model name.

DeviceManufacturerInfo

Beginner

R

Returns the manufacturer information.

DeviceVersion

Beginner

R

Returns the device version.

DeviceFirmwareVersion

Beginner

R

Returns the firmware version.

DeviceSFNCVersionMajor

Beginner

R

Returns the SFNC version of GenICam XML. DeviceSFNCVersionMinor

Beginner

R

DeviceSFNCVersionSubMinor

Beginner

R

DeviceID

Beginner

R

Returns the Device ID (serial number).

DeviceUserID

Beginner

R/W

Set the free user ID.

DeviceRegistersStreamingStart

Guru

W

Executes inactivating the validation of consistency.

DeviceRegistersStreamingEnd

Guru

W

Executes activating the validation of the consistency.

DeviceRegistersCheck

Expert

W

Executes the validation of the current register set for consistency.

DeviceRegistersValid

Expert

R

Returns the result that executed “DeviceRegistersCheck”. TRUE: Consistency, FALSE: Inconsistency

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Scalable

BG series provide the scalable mode that can read out defined area of the screen.

In the scalable mode, camera reads out only necessary area at the normal speed and reads out other area at high speed. The frame rate can be faster when the vertical height size is small. However, the frame rate cannot be faster only when the horizontal width size is small.

Only single rectangle is selectable. Concave or convex shape is not selectable.

- Window size: {A + 4 × m (H)} × {B + 2 × n (V)} A, B = minimum unit size m, n = integer The window size is equal or less than maximum image size.

- Start address: {4 x i (H)} x {2 x j (V)} i, j = integer The window size is equal or less than maximum image size.

⇒

( X, Y ) = ( 4 x i, 2 x j )

B + 2 x n

A + 4 x m

Fig.5-1 Scalable

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

SensorWidth

Beginner

R

Returns effective width of the sensor in pixels.

SensorHeight

Beginner

R

Returns effective Height of the sensor in pixels.

WidthMax

Expert

R

Returns maximum width (in pixels) of the image.

HeightMax

Expert

R

Returns maximum Height (in pixels) of the image.

Width

Beginner

R/W

Sets width (in pixels) of the image data.

Height

Beginner

R/W

Sets Height (in pixels) of the image data.

OffsetX

Beginner

R/W

Sets horizontal offset (in pixels) from the origin to the region of interest.

OffsetY

Beginner

R/W

Sets vertical offset (in pixels) from the origin to the region of interest.

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● Setting

- Set image size and image start position

Set the following value to “Width”, “Height”, “OffsetX”, “OffsetY” registers. Setting value is Integer type.

“Width”, “Height” registers are image size setting. “OffsetX”, “OffsetY” registers are image start position

setting.

Model

BG205M

BG205MC

Width unit size

4 4 Height unit size

2 2 OffsetX unit size

4 4 OffsetY unit size

2 2 Minimum unit size

64×64

Maximum unit size (*)

2048×1088

* initial factory setting

● Note

Changing “Width”, “Height”, “OffsetX”, “OffsetY” register value is invalid during image stream data output.

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Decimation

In the Decimation mode, camera outputs the image that thinned out the line(s). By thinning out the line(s) of

the image, camera outputs all effective areas at high speed and decreases GigE bandwidth occupation.

2 lines vertical decimation

1088

2048

544

all pixel readout

272

8 lines vertical decimation

136

4 lines vertical decimation

Fig.5-2 Decimation operation

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

DecimationVertical

Beginner

R/W

Set the number of vertical Decimation line(s).

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● Setting

- Set Decimation lines Set the following value to "DecimationVertical" registers. Setting value is Integer type. "DecimationVertical" is the number of line(s) to skip.

Model

BG205M

BG205MC

Minimum (*)

1 1 Value

1, 2, 4, 8

Maximum

8

* initial factory setting

● Note

Decimation function is disabled when the camera is running in Scalable mode. Scalable function is disabled when the camera is running in Decimation mode. Changing "DecimationVertical" register value is invalid during image stream data output.

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Reverse

Image can be flipped in horizontal and/or vertical direction.

ReverseX

ReverseY ReverseX+ReverseY

Fig.5-3 Image Flipping

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

ReverseX

Expert

R/W

Flip image in horizontal direction.

ReverseY

Expert

R/W

Flip image in vertical direction.

● Setting

- Set image reverse Set the following value to "ReverseX", "ReverseY" registers. Setting value is Boolean type.

Value

Image reverse

FALSE (*)

Non reverse

TRUE

Reverse

* initial factory setting

● Note

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PixelFormat

Select a pixel format of image stream data. This camera provides Mono8 bit or Bayer 8bit Pixel format.

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

PixelFormat

Beginner

R/W

Selects a pixel format.

PixelSize

Expert

R

Returns a bit size of image pixel.

● Setting

- Selects a pixel format Set a following value to “PixelFormat” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

B/W model

ReverseX

ReverseY

Value

PixelFormat

PixelSize

False (*)

Mono8

Mono 8 bit packed

Bpp8: 8 bits per pixel

True

False

True

* initial factory setting

Color model

ReverseX

ReverseY

Value

PixelFormat

PixelSize

False (*)

BayerGR8

Bayer Green Red 8 bit

Bpp8: 8 bits per pixel

True

False

BayerRG8

Bayer Red Green 8 bit

False

True

BayerBG8

Bayer Blue Green 8 bit

True

BayerGB8

Bayer Green Blue 8 bit

* initial factory setting

● Note

Changing “PixelFormat” register value is invalid during image stream data output.

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TestImageSelector

BG series support test pattern data output. Camera provides following Test patterns;

Black White

BrightGrey DarkGrey

GreyHorizontalRamp

Fig.5-4 Test pattern

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● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

TestImageSelector

Beginner

R/W

Selects a test pattern.

● Setting

- Select a test pattern output Set the following value to “TestImageSelector” register. Setting value is Enumeration type. The camera generates a test pattern.

Value

Function

Off (*)

Test pattern disable(Normal data output)

Black

All pixel = 0 LSB

White

All pixel = 255 @Mono8

BrightGrey

All pixel = 170 @Mono8

DarkGrey

All pixel = 85 @Mono8

GreyHorizontalRamp

Horizontal Ramp

* initial factory setting

● Note

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AcquisitionControl

Make a setting of image stream and control image stream output. Camera starts image stream output by receiving AcquisitionStrat command. And there are some registers

that require camera to stop image stream output to change values.

Acquisition frame rate is variable. Maximum acquisition frame rate depends on camera operation mode

(scalable, binning, decimation, link speed, etc.)

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

AcquisitionMode

Beginner

R

Returns acquisition mode.

AcquisitionStart

Beginner

W

Executes the image stream output start.

AcquisitionStop

Beginner

W

Executes the image stream output stop.

AcquisitionAbort

Beginner

W

Executes the image stream output abort.

AcquisitionFrameBurstCount

Beginner

R/W

Sets number of Exposures to acquire for each FrameBurstStart trigger.

AcquisitionFrameRate

Beginner

R/W

Sets frame rate of image stream.

● Setting

- Start image stream output The camera starts image stream output by executing “AcquisitionStart” register command.

- Stop image stream output The camera stops image stream output by executing “AcquisitionStop” register command. The camera aborts image stream output by executing “AcquisitionAbort” register command.

- Sets number of Exposures for FrameBurstStart trigger Set the following value to “AcquisitionFrameBurstCount” register. Setting value is Integer type.

FrameBurstCount

Value

Minimum (*)

1 [time]

Maximum

255 [times]

* initial factory setting

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- Sets frame rate Set the following value to “AcquisitionFrameRate” register. Setting value is Float type. The range of register setting depends on camera model, and camera operation mode.

FrameRate

Value

Minimum

0.0625[Hz]

Maximum (*)

Depend on register setting of "Height", "Binning", "Decimation", "PacketSize" and "PixelFormat" or link speed of interface.

* initial factory setting

● Note

Changing “AcquisitionFrameRate” register value is invalid during image stream data output. When exposure time setting is longer than frame rate setting, camera operation gives priority to exposure

time setting.

Notes on Frame Drops of Image:

Depends on your PC or Gigabit Ethernet interface board configurations, images may not be captured normally (e.g.

frame drops may occur). In this case, change to frame rate setting lower.

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TriggerControl

This section describes trigger control of AcquisitionControl category for the BG series. This camera series provides two kinds of exposure synchronization.

1. Normal Shutter mode : Free run operation (internal synchronization)

2. Random Trigger Shutter mode : Synchronized with external trigger input

In Random Trigger Shutter mode, two kinds of trigger input are available.

1. Trigger signal via the I/O connector (HardwareTrigger)

2. Trigger command via the Gigabit Ethernet interface (SoftwareTrigger)

The following table shows the combination of operation mode of this camera series.

Table.5-2 Operation Mode

Trigger Mode

(TriggerMode)

Synchronization (TriggerSource)

Exposure Control

(ExposureAuto / ExposureMode)

Trigger Type

(TriggerSelector)

Normal Shutter mode

(Off)

Free run

(Don’t Care)

“ExposureTime” register control

(Off / Timed)

Free run

(Don’t Care)

ALC control

(On / Timed)

Random Trigger Shutter mode

(On)

HardwareTrigger

(Line0)

“ExposureTime” register control

(Off / Timed)

Normal Trigger mode

(FrameStart)

FrameBurst mode (FrameBurstStart)

Trigger pulse width control

(Off / TriggerWidth)

Normal Trigger mode

(FrameStart)

SoftwareTrigger

(Software)

“ExposureTime” register control

(Off / Timed)

Normal Trigger mode

(FrameStart)

FrameBurst mode (FrameBurstStart)

* The camera operation not mentioned above is not guaranteed.

- Trigger Porarity Operation point of HardwareTrigger is at the edge of trigger signal, and active edge polarity is able to

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- Trigger Delay And you can add delay time from trigger edge to exposure start by register setting.

GbE bus

Exposure

Trigger signal

Image

TriggerDelay

Fig.5-5 Trigger Delay

- Trigger Type

1. FrameStart: Camera exposes and transfers a single frame by a single trigger.

Trigger

Image

GbE bus

Exposure

ExposureTime

Image Image

2. FrameBurstStart: Camera exposes and transfers multiple frames by a single trigger.

GbE bus

Exposure

ExposureTime

Image Image Image

AcquisitionBurstFrameCount = 4

Image

FrameRate

Trigger

Fig.5-6 Trigger Type

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- Anti-Chattering

Anti-Chattering control filters noise and unstable logic value of the trigger input signal.

Anti

Chattering

Sampling period

VCC

0V

VCC

0V

Actual Trigger Width

TRIG_IN

(logical)

L L H H L

Fig.5-7 Anti-Chattering

Details of Random Trigger Shutter operation, refer to "Timing" of "Specification".

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

TriggerSelector

Beginner

R/W

Selects the type of trigger.

TriggerMode

Beginner

R/W

Selects Random Trigger Shutter mode.

TriggerSoftware

Beginner

W

Executes software trigger.

TriggerSource

Beginner

R/W

Selects trigger source of Random Trigger Shutter.

TriggerActivation

Beginner

R/W

Selects trigger polarity of hardware trigger.

TriggerDelay

Expert

R/W

Sets trigger delay.

TriggerSamplingPeriod

Expert

R/W

Sets sampling period for Anti-Chattering.

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- Selects trigger type Set the following value to “TriggerSelector” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Operation Mode

FrameStart(*)

Normal Trigger mode

FrameBurstStart

FrameBurst mode

* initial factory setting

- Selects trigger mode Set the following value to “TriggerMode” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Operation Mode

Off (*)

Normal Shutter Mode

On

Random Trigger Shutter mode

* initial factory setting

- Selects trigger source Set the following value to “TriggerSource” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Trigger source

Line0 (*)

Hardware trigger

Software

Software trigger

* initial factory setting

- Grabs image stream by software trigger When executes “TriggerSoftware” register command, software trigger command is generated. And the

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- Changes trigger polarity (HardwareTrigger operation only) Set the following value to “TriggerActivation” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Polarity

FallingEdge (*)

Negative

RisingEdge

Positive

* initial factory setting

- Sets trigger delay (HardwareTrigger operation only) Set the following value to “TriggerDelay” register. Setting value is Float type. Adds delay time from trigger edge to exposure start.

TriggerDelay

Value

Minimum (*)

0.00[μs]

Maximum

4095.00[μs]

* initial factory setting

- Sets sampling period for Anti-Chattering (HardwareTrigger operation only) Set the following value to “TriggerSamplingPeriod” register. Setting value is Float type.

TriggerSamplingPeriod[μs]

Value

Minimum (*)

2.00[μs]

Maximum

1000.00[μs]

* initial factory setting

● Note

Changing “TriggerMode”, “TriggerSource”, “TriggerActivation” registers value is invalid during image stream

data output.

In SoftwareTrigger operation, it takes less than 1ms from “TriggerSoftware” command to exposure start. When set longer value to “TriggerSamplingPeriod” register, noise immunity of trigger input line is improved,

but the delay time of receiving trigger signal become longer.

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ExposureControl

BG series is able to adjust exposure time by using electric shutter control. This camera series provides two kinds of exposure time control mode.

- MANUAL mode : The exposure time is determined by “ExposureTime” register setting value.

- AE mode : The exposure time is adjusted automatically by the photometry of the image.

By combining AE mode and AGC (ALC mode), it can adjust a wide range of brightness fluctuation of the

subject. About details of ALC mode, refer to "ALC Control" of "Functions".

When HardwareTrigger operation, you are able to control the exposure time by pulse width of external

trigger input signal.

Image

GbE bus

Exposure

Trigger

ExposureTime

GbE bus

Exposure

Trigger

Pulse Width

Image

Timed mode TriggerWidth mode

Fig.5-8 Exposure control

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

ExposureMode

Beginner

R/W

Selects manual exposure mode.

ExposureTime

Beginner

R/W

Sets absolute exposure time(timed mode).

ExposureAuto

Beginner

R/W

Sets AE operation.

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● Setting

- Selects exposure control mode Set the following value to “ExposureMode” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Manual exposure mode

Timed (*)

“ExposureTime” register control

TriggerWidth

Trigger pulse width control

* initial factory setting

In Normal Shutter mode, the exposure time is determined by “ExposureTime” register value regardless of

“ExposureMode” register setting.

- Sets exposure time (timed mode only) Set the following value to “ExposureTime” register. Setting value is Float type. Set the exposure time of Normal Shutter mode, and Random Trigger Shutter -Timed mode operation.

Model

BG205M / BG205MC

ExposureTime (*)

20000 [μs]

ExposureTimeMin

10 [μs]

ExposureTimeMax

1000000 [μs]

* initial factory setting

- Set auto exposure Set the following value to “ExposureAuto” register. Setting value is Enumeration type. Select the exposure control.

Value

Function

Off (*)

Manual Exposure control

On

Auto Exposure control

* initial factory setting

● Note

Changing “ExposureMode” register value is invalid during image stream data output.

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DigitalIOControl

This section describes DigitalIOControl category for the BG series. This camera provides GPIO output selected by the register setting. And the polarity of the signal is able to

switch by the register setting. The following chart shows the specifications of the selectable signals.

EXT_TRIG

Exposure

VD

Image Transfer

GigE Bus

TIMER0 ACTIVE

EXPOSURE

ACTIVE

FRAME ACTIVE

FRAME

TRANSFER

FRAME TRIGGER

WAIT

Delay Duration

* ActiveLow

Fig.5-9 Selectable signals

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

LineSelector

Expert

R/W

Selects the Line of I/O connector.

LineMode

Expert

R

Returns the direction of each Line signal.

LineInverter

Expert

R/W

Selects the polarity of GPIO output signal.

LineSource

Expert

R/W

Selects the source of the output signal.

LineFormat

Expert

R

Returns the type of each Line signal.

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● Setting

- Select the Line of the I/O connector Set the following value to “LineSelector” register. The setting value is Enumeration type.

LineSelector

I/O connector pin assignment

LineMode

LineFormat

Line0 (*)

2 pin: External Trigger Input

Input

OptoCoupled: OpenCollector

Line1

3 pin: GPIO0 Output

Output

TTL: LVTTL

Line2

4 pin: GPIO1 Output

Output

OptoCoupled: OpenCollector

* initial factory setting

- Select the polarity of GPIO output signal Set the following value to “LineInverter” register. The setting value is Boolean type.

Value

Polarity

FALSE (*)

ActiveLow

TRUE

ActiveHigh

* initial factory setting

- Select the source of GPIO output signal Set the following value to “LineSource” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Signal description

Off (*)

No output.

FrameTriggerWait

Indicating waiting a Random Trigger Shutter. An External trigger is input during this period, exposure starts immediately.

FrameTransfer

Period of transferring image data on Ethernet bus.

FrameActive

Period from exposure start to image transfer completion.

ExposureActive

Period from exposure start to exposure end.

Timer0Active

This signal can be used as strobe control signal. The delay time and pulse width of this signal are configurable.

VD

Internal VD sync signal.

* initial factory setting

● Note

About the details of Timer0Active signal, refer to “TimerControl” of "Functions".

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TimerControl

This section describes TimerControl category for the BG series. This camera series is able to generate Timer0Active signal, derived from exposure start, by register setting. This signal can be used as strobe control signal.

EXT_TRIG

Exposure

TIMER0 ACTIVE

Delay Duration

* ActiveLow

EXPOSURE ACTIVE

Fig.5-10 Timer0Active

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

TimerSelector

Expert

R

Returns the name of the timer that selected.

TimerDuration

Expert

R/W

Sets the width of Timer0Active signal.

TimerDelay

Expert

R/W

Sets the delay of Timer0Active signal.

TimerTriggerSource

Expert

R

Returns the timing that is the basic of the timer

● Setting

- Set the width of Timer0Active pulse Set the following value to “TimerDuration” register. Setting value is Float type.

Pulse width

Value

Minimun (*)

0.00[μs]

Maximum

2000000.00[μs]

* initial factory setting

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- Set the delay of Timer0Active pulse Set the following value to “TimerDelay” register. Setting value is Float type.

Delay

Value

Minimun (*)

0.00[μs]

Maximum

2000000.00[μs]

* initial factory setting

● Note

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EventControl

This section describes EventControl category for the BG series. This camera series provides Event notifications of ALC and trigger operation information. The detail of Event notifications is following;

- FrameTrigger : Reception of Frame Start Trigger

- FrameTriggerError : Rejection of Frame Start Trigger

- FrameTriggerWait : Start of waiting for Frame Start Trigger

- ALCLastestInformation : ALC Information is updated

- ALCConverged : ALC is converged

FrameTrigger events timing are as following chart.

A B C D E

A B C

Overlap Trigger Reception

A B C

(1) (1) (1)

FrameTriggerWait

EXT_TRIG

Exposure

Image Transfer

GbE Bus

(3) (3) (3)

FrameTriggerWait will be activated before approx. (Sensor Read Out End - Exposure Time)

D E

(1)

(3)

(2) (1)

This trigger is

ignored.

(3) FrameTriggerWait

(1) FrameTrigger (2) FrameTriggerError

: Reception of Frame Start Trigger. : Rejection of Frame Start Trigger. : Start of waiting for Frame Start Trigger.

Overlap Trigger Rejection

Fig.5-11 FrameTrigger / Error / Wait Event timing

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● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

EventControl

EventSelector

Expert

R/W

Selects the type of Event notifications.

EventNotification

Expert

R/W

Sets the activation of Event notifications.

EventFrameTriggerData

EventFrameTrigger

Expert

R

Returns Event ID of FrameTrigger type.

EventFrameTriggerTimestamp

Expert

R

Returns the timestamp at the time of Event.

EventFrameTriggerErrorData

EventFrameTriggerError

Expert

R

Returns Event ID of FrameTriggerError type.

EventFrameTriggerErrorTimestamp

Expert

R

Returns the timestamp at the time of Event.

EventFrameTriggerWaitData

EventFrameTriggerWait

Expert

R

Returns Event ID of FrameTriggerWait type.

EventFrameTriggerWaitTimestamp

Expert

R

Returns the timestamp at the time of Event.

EventALCLatestInformationData

EventALCLatestInformation

Expert

R

Returns Event ID of ALCLatestInformation type.

EventALCLatestInformationTimestamp

Expert

R

Returns the timestamp at the time of Event.

EventALCLatestInformationTotalLuminance

Expert

R

Returns the total luminance at the time of Event.

EventALCLatestInformationAverageLuminance

Expert

R

Returns the average luminance at the time of Event.

EventALCLatestInformationExposureTime

Expert

R

Returns the exposure time at the time of Event.

EventALCLatestInformationGain

Expert

R

Returns the gain at the time of Event.

EventALCConvergedData

EventALCConverged

Expert

R

Returns Event ID of ALCConverged type.

EventALCConvergedTimestamp

Expert

R

Returns the timestamp at the time of Event.

EventALCConvergedLuminanceTotal

Expert

R

Returns the total luminance at the time of Event.

EventALCConvergedLuminanceAverage

Expert

R

Returns the average luminance at the time of Event.

EventALCConvergedExposureTime

Expert

R

Returns the exposure time at the time of Event.

EventALCConvergedGain

Expert

R

Returns the gain at the time of Event.

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● Setting

- Select the type of Event notifications Set the following value to “EventSelector” register. The setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Type of Event notification

FrameTrigger (*)

Information of trigger operation

FrameTriggerError

Error information of trigger operation

FrameTriggerWait

Information of wait for trigger input

ALCLatestInformation

Information of ALC update

ALCConverged

Information of ALC convergence

* initial factory setting

- Set the activation of Event notifications Set the following value to “EventNotification” register. The setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Event notification

Off (*)

Inactive

On

Active

* initial factory setting

● Note

This camera takes about 4 ms to event notification.

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Gain

This section describes Gain control of AnalogControl category for the BG series. This control adjusts the gain of the image.

Gain

output signal

input signal

Fig.5-12 Gain

This camera series provides two kinds of Gain control mode.

- ManualControl (MANUAL) : The Gain value is determined by “Gain” register setting value.

- AutoGainControl (AGC) : The Gain value is adjusted automatically by the photometry of the image.

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

GainSelector

Beginner

R

Returns the luminance component of Gain setting.

Gain

Beginner

R/W

Sets the absolute Gain.

GainAuto

Beginner

R/W

Sets activation of AGC mode.

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● Setting

- Set Manual Gain

Set the following value to “Gain” register. Setting value is Float type. This setting value is valid only at

Manual Gain mode setting.

Gain

Value

Minimum (*)

0.00 [dB]

Maximum

18.00 [dB]

* initial factory setting

The formula of Gain value is as follows;

output signal = input signal x 10

Gain

20

- Select Gain control mode Set the following value to “GainAuto” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Mode

Off (*)

Manual Gain Control (MANUAL)

Continuous

Auto Gain Control (AGC)

* initial factory setting

● Note

About the details of AGC mode, refer to “ALCControl” of "Functions".

Notes on gain setting:

Setting the gain value too high increases noises. When you adjust the brightness of the image, I ask you to have final

image quality checked with your environment.

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BalanceRatio

This section describes BalanceRatio control of AnalogControl category for the BG series. This control adjusts the white balance gain of the image. This function is available only in Color models.

R G B R G B

BalanceRatioRBalanceRatio

B

Input Signal Level Output Signal Level

Fig.5-13 BalanceRatio

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

BalanceRatioSelector

Expert

R/W

Selects a color component of white balance gain to control.

BalanceRatio

Expert

R/W

Sets a white balance gain.

● Setting

- Select BalanceRatio

Select the color component of white balance gain to control in “BalanceRatioSelector” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Function

R (*)

BalanceRatio = R Gain

B

BalanceRatio = B Gain

* initial factory setting

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- Set BalanceRatio

Set the following value to “BalanceRatio” register. The value is to be applied to selected color

component. Setting value is Float type.

BalanceRatio

Value

Minimum

x 0.5

Maximum

x 8.0

* initial factory setting = x 1.0

Notes on white balance gain setting:

Too high white balance gain increases noises. After adjusting the white balance of the image, I ask you to have final

image quality checked with your environment.

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BalanceWhiteAuto

Adjust white balance gain automatically. This function is available only in Color models.

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

BalanceWhiteAuto

Expert

R/W

Adjust white balance gain automatically.

● Setting

- Set BalanceWhiteAuto

Set the following value to “BalanceWhiteAuto” register. After setting “Once”, camera executes auto white balance once. If execution of auto white balance is

successful, both R and B gain are applied to BalanceRatio respectively.

Value

Function

Off (*)

No operation

Once

Execute auto white balance once.

* initial factory setting

● Note

BalanceRatio and BalanceWhiteAuto controls are available in following PixelForamt modes. Bayer*8

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BlackLevel

This section describes BlackLevel control of AnalogControl category for the BG series. This control adjusts the black level of the image. It is adjustable from -5% to +25% as white saturation level

is 100%. However, when BlackLevel is lower than 0[%], the image level may not be saturated.

Image Signal

saturation level

0

Black

Level

255(@8bit)

Fig.5-14 Black Level

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

BlackLevelSelector

Beginner

R

Returns the luminance component of Black Level setting.

BlackLevel

Beginner

R/W

Sets the absolute Black Level.

● Setting

- Set Black Level Set the following value to “BlackLevel” register. Setting value is Float type.

BlackLevel

Value

Minimum

-5.00[%]

Maximum

+25.00[%]

* initial factory setting = 0.00[%]

● Note

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Gamma

This section describes Gamma correction of AnalogControl category for the BG series. This function allows you to apply a gamma correction to the output images.

input

luminance

output

luminance

Gamma

Fig.5-15 Gamma correction

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

Gamma

Beginner

R/W

Sets the Gamma correction.

● Setting

- Set Gamma correction Set the following value to “Gamma” register. Setting value is Float type.

Gamma

Value

Minimum

0.45

Maximum (*)

1.00

* initial factory setting

● Note

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BlackLevelCorrection

Image black level of this product changes by using image sensor characteristics. Changes of the image black level depends on the exposure time setting and temperature of the image sensor. By enabling this function, changes of the image black level is reduced.

BlackLevel

ExposureTime

Temperature

BlackLevel

Slope

Temperature

Fig.5-16 Black level correction

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

BlackLevelCorrectionMode

Guru

R/W

Sets the BlackLevel correction.

● Setting

- Set BlackLevel correction Set the following value to “BlackLevelCorrectionMode” register. Setting value is Enumeration type.

Value

Mode

Off (*)

Inactivating BlackLevel Correction

On

Activating BlackLevel Correction

* initial factory setting

● Note

By enabling this function, the changing of the black level is reduced, but can not be removed completely. If you want to further reduce the level, please set the short ExposureTime(<100ms) and lower the camera temperature.

When enabling this function and the black level is corrected, there is the case where the saturation level of the image brightness is lower in accordance with the correction amount. In this case, please adjust the Gain setting.

In the case of TriggerWidth mode of RamdomTriggerShutter, this function is invalidation.

When change the ExposureTime setting or the camera temperature, may result in over-correction by correction tracking speed.

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LUTControl

This section describes LUTControl category for the BG series. This function allows you to apply the arbitrary LUT(input: 10bit, output: 10bit) to the output images.

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

LUTSelector

Expert

R

Returns the luminance component of LUT process.

LUTEnable

Expert

R/W

Sets the activation of LUT process.

LUTIndex

Guru

R/W

Sets the input level of LUT process.

LUTValue

Guru

R/W

Sets the output level of LUT process.

● Setting

- Set the activation of LUT Set the following value to “LUTEnable” register. The setting value is Boolean type.

Value

Function

FALSE (*)

Inactivation

TRUE

Activation

* initial factory setting

- Set the input/output value of LUT Set the following value to “LUTIndex”, “LUTValue” registers. These setting values are Integer type. “LUTIndex” register value is input level of LUT process, and “LUTValue” register value is output level of

LUT process.

LUTIndex / LUTValue

Value

Minimum (*)

0

Maximum

1023

* initial factory setting

● Note

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TransportLayerControl

This section describes TransportLayerControl category for the BG series. This camera series conforms to GigE vision 1.2 and GenICam 2.3

● Registers

Register

Visibility

Access

Description

PayloadSize

Expert

R

Returns the payload size of the image data.

GevVersionMajor

Expert

R

Returns the version of the GigE Vision protocol. GevVersionMinor

Expert

R

GevDeviceModeIsBigEndian

Guru

R

Returns the endian of the register. True: BigEndian, False: LittleEndian

GevDeviceClass

Guru

R

Returns the device class of this camera.

GevDeviceModeCharacterSet

Guru

R

Returns the character set of the string register.

GevInterfaceSelector

Beginner

R

Returns physical network interface to control.

GevMACAddress

Beginner

R

Returns MAC address of the network interface.

GevSupportedOptionSelector

Expert

R/W

Selects the GEV option to interrogate for existing support.

GevSupportedOption

Expert

R

Returns if the selected GEV option is supported.

GevCurrentIPConfigurationLLA

Beginner

R/W

Sets the activation of LLA IP Configuration.

GevCurrentIPConfigurationDHCP

Beginner

R/W

Sets the activation of DHCP IP Configuration.

GevCurrentIPConfigurationPersistentIP

Beginner

R/W

Sets the activation of Persistent IP Configuration.

GevCurrentIPAddress

Beginner

R

Returns Current IP Address.

GevCurrentSubnetMask

Beginner

R

Returns Current IP Subnet Mask.

GevCurrentDefaultGateway

Beginner

R

Returns Current IP Default Gateway.

GevIPConfigurationStatus

Beginner

R

Returns Current IP Configuration.

GevFirstURL

Guru

R

Returns First URL of GenICam XML.

GevSecondURL

Guru

R

Returns Second URL of GenICam XML.

GevNumberOfInterfaces

Expert

R

Returns the number of physical network interfaces.

GevPersistentIPAddress

Beginner

R/W

Sets Persistent IP Address.

GevPersistentSubnetMask

Beginner

R/W

Sets Persistent IP Subnet Mask.

GevPersistentDefaultGateway

Beginner

R/W

Sets Persistent IP Default Gateway.

GevLinkSpeed

Expert

R

Returns the speed of transmission negotiated.

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Register

Visibility

Access

Description

GevMessageChannelCount

Expert

R

Returns the number of message channels supported.

GevStreamChannelCount

Expert

R

Returns the number of stream channels supported.

GevHeartbeatTimeout

Guru

R/W

Sets the current heartbeat timeout [ms]. Initial factory setting: 3000[ms], Setting range: 0~4294967295[ms]

GevTimestampTickFrequency

Beginner

R

Returns the number of timestamp ticks [Hz].

GevTimestampControlLatch

Expert

W

Latches the current timestamp counter into GevTimestampValue.

GevTimestampControlReset

Expert

W

Resets the timestamp counter to 0.

GevTimestampValue

Expert

R

Returns the latched 64-bit value of the timestamp counter.

GevDiscoveryAckDelay

Expert

R/W

Sets the maximum randomized delay of the Discovery ACK command [ms]. Initial factory setting: 50 [ms], Setting range: 0~1000 [ms]

GevGVCPHeartbeatDisable

Expert

R/W

Disables the GVCP heartbeat. True: Disable, False: Enable

GevCCP

Guru

R/W

Sets the device access privilege of an application.

GevPrimaryApplicationSocket

Guru

R

Returns the UDP source port of the primary application.

GevPrimaryApplicationIPAddress

Guru

R

Returns the address of the primary application.

GevMCPHostPort

Guru

R/W

Sets the port to which the device must send messages.

GevMCDA

Guru

R/W

Sets the destination IP address for the message channel.

GevMCTT

Guru

R/W

Sets the transmission timeout value of the message channel [ms]. Initial factory setting: 300 [ms], Setting range: 0~4294967295 [ms]

GevMCRC

Guru

R/W

Sets the number of retransmissions of the message channel. Initial factory setting: 2, Setting range: 0~4294967295

GevMCSP

Guru

R

Returns the source port for the message channel.

GevStreamChannelSelector

Expert

R

Returns the stream channel to control.

GevSCPDirection

Guru

R

Returns the direction of the stream channel.

GevSCPInterfaceIndex

Guru

R

Returns Index of network interface of the stream channel.

GevSCPHostPort

Guru

R/W

Sets the port of the stream channel.

GevSCPSFireTestPacket

Guru

R/W

Sets the activation of the test packet. True: Active, False: Inactive

GevSCPSDoNotFragment

Guru

R/W

Sets the "do not fragment" bit of IP header of each stream packet. True: Enable, False: Disable

GevSCPSBigEndian

Guru

R/W

Selects the endian of multi-byte pixel data for this stream. True: BigEndian, False: LittleEndian

GevSCPSPacketSize

Expert

R/W

Sets the stream packet size [byte/packet].

GevSCPD

Expert

R/W

Sets the delay to insert between each packet for the stream channel.

GevSCDA

Guru

R/W

Sets the destination IP address of the stream channel.

GevSCSP

Guru

R

Returns the source port of the stream channel.

BlockStartDelay

Expert

R/W

Sets the delay to insert between each image flame for the stream channel.

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- Set the IP Configuration

Set the following value to “GevCurrentIPConfigurationLLA”, “GevCurrentIPConfigurationDHCP”, “GevCurrentIPConfigurationPersistentIP” registers. These setting values are Boolean type.

Set these registers in conformity with your system.

Value

IPConfiguration

FALSE

Inactive

TRUE

Active

- Set the camera access privilege of an application. Set the following value to “GevCCP” register. The setting value is Enumeration type. You can configure multi host system by using this function.

Value

Access Right

OpenAccess

Secondary access that can only monitor the image and read the register. (MonitorAccess)

ExclusiveAccess (*)

Primary access that can monitor the image and control the register. Other host can not access the camera.

ControlAccess

Primary access that can monitor the image and control the register. Other host can have privilege of Secondary access only.

* initial factory setting

- Set the Packet Size of the stream channel Set the following value to “GevSCPSPacketSize” register. The setting value is Integer type. Set the register in conformity with your system (NIC, Switching HUB and the network condition). If the

register setting is not in conformity with your system, your host can not grab the image properly.

PacketSize

Value

Minimum

72[byte/packet]

Maximum

16364[byte/packet]

* initial factory setting = 1500[byte/packet]

Notes on packet size setting:

When the packet size setting is less than 1500[byte/packet], image may not be captured properly (e.g. dropping frames).

In this case, change the packet size more than 1500[byte/packet].

And we recommend you to use network equipments (NIC, Switching HUB, etc. ) supporting Jumbo Frame.

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- Set the SCPD and BlockStartDelay Set the following value to “GevSCPD”, “BlockStartDelay” registers. These setting values are Integer type.

T1

GbE bus

Expose

Image

BlockStartDelay

Image

SCPD

T2

T1 = ( T2 / (

PayloadSize

SCPS - 36

) ) x 3

Fig.5-17 Packet delay

Value

GevSCPD

BlockStartDelay

Minimum (*)

0

Maximum

0xFFFFFFFF

0xFFFFE795

* initial factory setting * unit of value = 8ns

● Note

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UserSetControl

This section describes UserSetControl category for the BG series. You are able to save a user setting to the non-volatile memory of the camera. There are three user memory

banks for user setting.

By using user memory, you are able to restore frequently used settings at the time of next start-up. The following table is the list of registers applied by “UserSetLoad”/“UserSetSave”.

Table.5-3 The register list applied by “UserSetLoad”/“UserSetSave”

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