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VC72XX Operating Manual

Hardware Specifications and special Software Functions of

VC72XX Smart Cameras

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Foreword and Disclaimer

This documentation has been prepared with most possible care. However Vision Components GmbH
does not take any liability for possible errors. In the interest of progress, Vision Components GmbH
reserves the right to perform technical changes without further notice.
Please notify [e-mail] if you become aware of any errors in this manual or
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Demo programs and sample code
used in the Programming Tutorial

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VC4XXX Hardware Manual

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VCRT Operation System Functions
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VCRT 5.0 Software Manual

Service & Support

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Documentation Software

VCRT Operation System TCP/IP
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Table of Contents

1

General Information 4

2 Technical Specifications VC72XX 5

2.1 Technical Specificat ions V C721 0 5

2.2 Technical Specifications VC7211 7

2.3 Technical Specifications VC7215 9

2.4 Technical Specifications VC7222 11

2.5 Technical Specifications VC7224 12

3 VC72XX Camera Interfaces 14

3.1 LAN / Ethernet Interface 15

3.1.1 Pin Assignments LAN / Ethernet Interface 15

3.1.2 Available Accessories for LAN / Ethernet socket 15

3.2 Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface 16

3.2.1 Pin Assignments Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface 16

3.2.2 Trigger Cable 16

3.2.3 Serial (RS232) Cable 17

3.2.4 Y-Cable 17

3.2.5 Electrical Specifications of Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface 18

3.3 Power Supply and IO Interface 22

3.3.1 Pin assignments Power Supply and IO Interface 22

3.3.2 Electrical specifications Camera Power Supply Camera 22

3.3.3 Electrical Specifications digital PLC IO Interface 23

3.3.4 Available Accessories / Cables for Power Supply and IO Interface 24

4 Order Numbers Cameras and Accesso ries 25

4.1 Order numbers of all available VC72XX Camera Models: 25

4.2 Order numbers of all available VC72XX Accessories 25

5 Programming VC72XX Smart Cameras 29

5.1 General settings 29

5.2 Compiling and linking with the VC72XX cameras 29

5.3 Image Acquisition 29

Appendix A: Block diagram VC72XX Smart Cameras A
Appendix B: Dimensions VC72XX B
Appendix C: Drawing Camera Head VC72XX C
Appendix D: Spectral Transmission of IR Filter D

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1 General Information

VC72XX housing

VC72XX Smart Camera series rear view

The VC72XX Smart Camera series from Vision Components incorporates the VC nano platform in
the well-known Vision Components housing.

Employing CMOS sensors, the image resolution can be changed to the ROI required.

Like with all VC Smart Cameras with Texas Instruments DSP, the operating system VCRT allows
multi-tasking. This means for instance that user interface commands can execute in parallel without
stopping the inspection process. It is also possible to transfer live images via TCP/IP using a
background task.

Interfaces include a video output onto a PC via 100MBit Ethernet interface, a high speed trigger input
and output, 12-24 V digital inputs and outputs .

In comparison to the VC nano series, the VC72XX Smart Cameras add a serial RS232 interface.

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2 Technical Specifications VC72XX

2.1 Technical Specifications VC7210

Component / Feature Specification

CMOS Sensor: 1/3" Aptina MT9V034 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter)
Active pixels: 752(H) x 480(V) (Wide VGA)
Pixel size: 6.0(H) x 6.0(V) µm
Active sensor size: 4.51(H) x 2.88(V) mm
High-speed shutter: 34 μs + steps of 34 µs
Low-speed shutter: up to 1.11 sec. adjustable integration time
Integration: Global shutter
Picture taking: program-controlled or external high speed trigger, full-frame (55 frames

per second) & partial scanning, jitterfree acquisition
Parallel image acquisition Not available
Clamping: Internal to sensor
A/D conversion: 25 MHz / 10 bit, only the 8 most significant bits used for grey values
Input LUT none
Image Display Via 100 Mbit Ethernet onto PC
Processor: Texas Instruments TMS320DM6435 “Da Vinci” DSP 700 MHz,

5600MIPS
RAM: 128 Mbytes SDRAM (synchronous dynamic RAM)
Memory capacity: Up to 300 full-size grey value images in format 752 x 480
Flash EPROM: 32 Mbytes flash EPROM (nonvolatile memory) for programs and data,

in-system programmable
SD card: n.a.
Process interface: 4 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA
Trigger: Fast 3.3 V TTL input and output, jitter free image acquisition
Serial Interface: 115,200 bd serial RS232 communication port
Ethernet interface: 10/100 Mbit
CE certification: CE Certification from Vision Components
Storage Conditions Temperature: -20 to 60 deg C, Max. humidity: 90%, non condensing.
Operating Conditions Temperature: 0… +55 deg C, Max. humidity: 80%, non condensing.
Power Supply 24V +/-20% DC, max. 300 mA
Power Consumption ≈2.0W
Lens Mount C Mount with IR-filter

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The following diagram shows the maximum reachable (with the shortest shutter time) framerate
according to the number of captured lines for the VC7210, in 2 cases:

- with an image width of 752 pixels

- with an image width of 640 pixels or less

The following table gives some example values.

Number of lines

Max. framerate (FPS)

dx = 752

Max. framerate (FPS)

dx = 640 or less

480

56

64

360

72

83

240

102

119

120

178

202

64

265

303

32

375

422

16

475

535

8

545

612

4

588

664

2

612

696

1

612

696

dx = 640

or less

dx = 752

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2.2 Technical Specifications VC7211

Component / Feature Specification

CMOS Sensor: 1/1.8" e2V EV76C560 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter)
Active pixels: 1280(H) x 1024(V)
Pixel size: 5.3(H) x 5.3(V) µm
Active sensor size: 6.8(H) x 5.5(V) mm
High-speed shutter: 21 μs + steps of 21 µs
Low-speed shutter: up to 1.35 sec. adjustable integration time
Integration: Global shutter
Picture taking: program-controlled or external high speed trigger, full-frame (50 frames

per second) & partial scanning (up to 4500 fps for 1280x1), jitterfree

acquisition
Parallel image acquisition Not available
Clamping: Internal to sensor
A/D conversion: 100 MHz / 10 bit, only the 8 most significant bits used for grey values
Input LUT none
Image Display Via 100 Mbit Ethernet onto PC
Processor: Texas Instruments TMS320DM6435 “Da Vinci” DSP 700 MHz,

5600MIPS
RAM: 128 Mbytes SDRAM (synchronous dynamic RAM)
Memory capacity: Up to 90 full-size grey value images in format 1280 x 1024
Flash EPROM: 32 Mbytes flash EPROM (nonvolatile memory) for programs and data,

in-system programmable
SD card: n.a.
Process interface: 4 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA
Trigger: Fast 3.3 V TTL input and output, jitter free image acquisition
Serial Interface: 115,200 bd serial RS232 communication port
Ethernet interface: 10/100 Mbit
CE certification: CE Certification from Vision Components
Storage Conditions Temperature: -20 to 60 deg C, Max. humidity: 90%, non condensing.
Operating Conditions Temperature: 0… +55 deg C, Max. humidity: 80%, non condensing.
Power Supply 24V +/-20% DC, max. 300 mA
Power Consumption ≈2.0W
Lens Mount C Mount with IR-filter

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The following diagram shows the maximum reachable (with the shortest shutter time) framerate
according to the number of captured lines for the VC7211:

The following table gives some example values.

Resolution Max. framerate (FPS)

1280 x 1024

50

1280 x 768

63

1280 x 640

76

1280 x 512

94

1280 x 384

124

1280 x 256

181

1280 x 192

236

1280 x 128

339

1280 x 64

598

1280 x 32

965

1280 x 16

1392

1280 x 8

1795

1280 x 4

2092

1280 x 2

2280

1280 x 1

4500

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2.3 Technical Specifications VC7215

Component / Feature Specification

CMOS Sensor: 1/1.8" e2V EV76C570 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter)
Active pixels: 1600(H) x 1200(V)
Pixel size: 4.5(H) x 4.5(V) µm
Active sensor size: 7.2(H) x 5.4(V) mm
High-speed shutter: 1 μs
Low-speed shutter: up to 1.28 sec. adjustable integration time
Integration: Global shutter
Picture taking: program-controlled or external high speed trigger, full-frame (42 frames

per second) & partial scanning, jitterfree acquisition
Parallel ima ge acquisition Not available
Clamping: Internal to sensor
A/D conversion: 100 MHz / 10 bit, only the 8 most significant bits used for grey values
Input LUT none
Image Display Via 100 Mbit Ethernet onto PC
Processor: Texas Instruments TMS320DM6435 “Da Vinci” DSP 700 MHz,

5600MIPS
RAM: 128 Mbytes SDRAM (synchronous dynamic RAM)
Memory capacity: Up to 60 full-size grey value images in format 1600 x 1200
Flash EPROM: 32 Mbytes flash EPROM (nonvolatile memory) for programs and data,

in-system programmable
SD card: n.a.
Process interface: 4 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA
Trigger: Fast 3.3 V TTL input and output, jitter free image acquisition
Serial Interface: 115,200 bd serial RS232 communication port
Ethernet interface: 10/100 Mbit
CE certification: CE Certification from Vision Components
Storage Conditions Temperature: -20 to 60 deg C, Max. humidity: 90%, non condensing.
Operating Conditions Temperature: 0… +55 deg C, Max. humidity: 80%, non condensing.
Power Supply 24V +/-20% DC, max. 300 mA
Power Consumption ≈2.0W
Lens Mount C Mount with IR-filter

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The following table gives some example values of maximum reachable framerates for the VC7215.

Resolution Max. framerate (FPS)

1600 x 1200

42

1600 x 1024

49

1600 x 768

64

1600 x 640

77

1600 x 512

96

1600 x 384

127

1600 x 256

185

1600 x 192

240

1600 x 128

345

1600 x 64

609

1600 x 32

984

1600 x 16

1420

1600 x 8

1795

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2.4 Technical Specifications VC7222

Component / Feature Specification

CMOS Sensor: 2/3" CMOSIS CMV2000 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter)
Active pixels: 2048(H) x 1088(V)
Pixel size: 5.5(H) x 5.5(V) µm
Active sensor size: 11.3(H) x 6.0(V) mm
High-speed shutter: 16.3 µs + steps of 5.1 µs
Low-speed shutter: ­Integration: Global shutter
Picture taking: program-controlled or external high speed trigger, full-frame (46 frames

per second) & partial scanning, jitterfree acquisition
Parallel image acquisition Not available
Clamping: Internal to sensor
A/D conversion: 100 MHz / 10 bit, only the 8 most significant bits used for grey values
Input LUT none
Image Display Via 100 Mbit Ethernet onto PC
Processor: Texas Instruments TMS320DM6435 “Da Vinci” DSP 700 MHz,

5600MIPS
RAM: 128 Mbytes SDRAM (synchronous dynamic RAM)
Memory capacity: Up to 50 full-size grey value images in format 2048 x 1088
Flash EPROM: 32 Mbytes flash EPROM (nonvolatile memory) for programs and data,

in-system programmable
SD card: n.a.
Process interface: 4 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA
Trigger: Fast 3.3 V TTL input and output, jitter free image acquisition
Serial Interface: 115,200 bd serial RS232 communication port
Ethernet interface: 10/100 Mbit
CE certification: CE Certification from Vision Components
Storage Conditions Temperature: -20 to 60 deg C, Max. humidity: 90%, non condensing.
Operating Conditions Temperature: 0… +55 deg C, Max. humidity: 80%, non condensing.
Power Supply 24V +/-20% DC, max. 300 mA
Power Consumption ≈2.0W
Lens Mount C Mount with IR-filter

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2.5 Technical Specifications VC7224

Component / Feature Specification

CMOS Sensor: 1" CMOSIS CMV4000 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter)
Active pixels: 2048(H) x 2048(V)
Pixel size: 5.5(H) x 5.5(V) µm
Active sensor size: 11.3(H) x 11.3(V) mm
High-speed shutter: 27.3 µs + steps of 5.1 µs
Low-speed shutter: ­Integration: Global shutter
Picture taking: program-controlled or external high speed trigger, full-frame (23 frames

per second) & partial scanning, jitterfree acquisition
Parallel image acquisition Not available
Clamping: Internal to sensor
A/D conversion: 100 MHz / 10 bit, only the 8 most significant bits used for grey values
Input LUT none
Image Display Via 100 Mbit Ethernet onto PC
Processor: Texas Instruments TMS320DM6435 “Da Vinci” DSP 700 MHz,

5600MIPS
RAM: 128 Mbytes SDRAM (synchronous dynamic RAM)
Memory capacity: Up to 25 full-size grey value images in format 2048 x 2048
Flash EPROM: 32 Mbytes flash EPROM (nonvolatile memory) for programs and data,

in-system programmable
SD card: n.a.
Process interface: 4 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA
Trigger: Fast 3.3 V TTL input and output, jitter free image acquisition
Serial Interface: 115,200 bd serial RS232 communication port
Ethernet interface: 10/100 Mbit
CE certification: CE Certification from Vision Components
Storage Conditions Temperature: -20 to 60 deg C, Max. humidity: 90%, non condensing.
Operating Conditions Temperature: 0… +55 deg C, Max. humidity: 80%, non condensing.
Power Supply 24V +/-20% DC, max. 300 mA
Power Consumption ≈2.0W
Lens Mount C Mount with IR-filter

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The following table gives some example values of the maximum reachable framerate with the VC7222
and VC7224 cameras.

Resolution Max. framerate (FPS)

1024 x 768

120

1024 x 256

370

640 x 480

320

2048 x 64

637

2048 x 1

15 – 24 kHz

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3 VC72XX Camera Interfaces

The VC72XX Smart Camera incorporates the following connector inter faces:

1. LAN / Ethernet Interface

2. Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface

3. PLC IO and Power Supply Interface

The pin assignments, electrical specifications as well as available accessories are shown for each
interface connector in the following sections.

LAN / Ethernet Interface

PLC IO- / Power Supply Interface

Trigger & Serial (RS232)

Interface

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3.1 LAN / Ethernet Interface

3.1.1 Pin Assignments LAN / Ethernet Interface

Signal

Pin

rear view camera socket:

T+

2 T-

1

R+

6

R-

5

-

3

- 4

3.1.2 Available Accessories for LAN / Ethernet socket

Signal Pin (to cam.) Pin (to PC) Cable Color

20m patch cable

Cable Color

10m patch cable

T+ 2 1

yellow

white/pink

T- 1 2

orange

pink

R+ 6 3

white/green

white/green

R- 5 6

green

green

- 3 NC - - - 4

NC - -

Refer to section 4.2 for a list of available cables with order numbers.

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3.2 Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface

The trigger interface incorporates 2 functions:

1. Image trigger input for hardware controlled image acquisition.

2. Serial RS232 interface.

Multiple use of the trigger interface:

A “Y” adaptor cable is available for connecting several components to the trigger interface – refer to
section 3.2.4 for details.

3.2.1 Pin Assignments Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface

Pin Signals RS232 /

Standard Trigger

rear view camera socket:

1

V24 TxD Out

6

1

3

4

5

2

+ 5V (+3.3V*) Out

3

GND

4 V24 RxD In /

Keypad in

5

Trigger Out

6

Trigger In

3.2.2 Trigger Cable

HIROSE 10A-7P-6SC
6-pin. solder plug

Length:

5m

Cable: 0.14mm LiYCY 6 conductors
shielded, outside diameter 5 mm

2

Pin

Signal

Cable Color

1

V24 TxD Out

green

2 + 5V (+3.3V*)

Out

brown

3

GND

white

4

V24 RxD In

pink

5

Trigger Out

grey

6

Trigger In

yellow

Equipped on one end with a Hirose plug, length 5m , 10m or 25m
Refer to section 4.2 for a list of available cables with order numbers.

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3.2.3 Serial (RS232) Cable

HIROSE 10A-7P-6SC
6-pin. solder plug

Length: 5m

Cable: 0.14mm LiYCY 6 conductors
shielded, outside diameter 5 mm

2

Pin

Signal

Cable Color

1

V24 TxD Out

brown

2

+ 5V (+3.3V*) Out

pink

3

GND

grey

4

V24 RxD In

white

5

Trigger Out

NC

6

Trigger In

NC

Equipped on one end with a Hirose plug, length 5m, 10m or 25m and on the other end with a 9 pin D­sub connector. This cable can also be ordered without the D-sub connector.

Refer to section 4.2 for a list of available cables with order numbers.

3.2.4 Y-Cable

Connectors:

1x HR10A-7P-6P, male connector

2x HR10A-7J-6S, female socket

Cable length: 0.5m

The color coding of this cable corresponds to the Trigger Cable described above.
All cables are connected through – from the camera output to both extension sockets. Beware of
possible undesired electrical contacts for instance when switching between encoder and serial input
and connecting both at the same time.

Refer to section 4.2 for a list of available cables with order numbers.

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3.2.5 Electrical Specifications of Trigger & Serial (RS232) Interface

The trigger interface features a dedicated fast TTL trigger input (for use as image capture trigger) and
a fast TTL trigger output (as strobe-light trigger). Since both signals are fast at a very low noise
margin, it is recommended to keep the cable as short as possible. Use shielded cable for this purpose.

Please note that input and output are not protected against over current. The output is neither
protected against short circuit nor reverse voltage spikes from inductive loads. The trigger input
assures constant delay without jitter.

The trigger input/output has been changed from 3.3V TTL to 5V TTL with board revision

1.2. Moreover these interfaces are now opto-isolated. The table below shows for each camera

model from which serial number the camera has board version 1.2.

Camera model

Board revision 1.2 from serial number

VC7210

7800073

VC7211

9100042

VC7211C

9190015

VC7215

1500022

VC7215C

1590011

VC7222

1600015

VC7222C

1690012

VC7224

1700015

Technical data of trigger input:

PWR < 1.2

PWR >= 1.2

input voltage:

2.0 – 3.3 V

2.0 – 5.0 V

input current: 3mA @ 3V / 5mA @ 5V 3mA @ 3V

limiting resistor:

none

none

Opto-isolation:

No

Yes

reverse voltage protection: None None

switching delay: Max. 2µsec + interrupt latency Max. 2µsec + interrupt latency

Capture delay Approx 40µsec (constant), for

jitter free operation

Approx 40µsec (constant), for
jitter free operation

The use of a transistor in the trigger input circuit is recommended as shown in the following figures.
These are sample circuits only – please check the final circuit layout as this depends largely on the
sensor / equipment connected.

Please also note that the GND of the Trigger / RS232 interface IS IDENTICAL to the Power Supply /
PLC GND, GND IN com. (different from the VC4XXX series).

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Suggested Trigger Input Circuit PNP (PWR < 1.2)

Suggested Trigger Input Circuit PNP (PWR >= 1.2)

47 Ω

47 Ω

Trig In, Pin 6

GND, Pin 3

TTL Input

3.3V Out, Pin 2

Trig In, Pin 6

GND, Pin 3

10k

TTL Input

2k2

Camera Circuit

Trigger Input Circuit

5V Out, Pin 2

Camera Circuit

Trigger Input Circuit

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Suggested Trigger Input Circuit NPN (PWR < 1.2)

Suggested Trigger Input Circuit NPN (PWR >= 1.2)

R R GND, Pin 3

Trig In, Pin 6

47 Ω

Trig In, Pin 6

GND, Pin 3

10k

TTL Input

R

R

2k2

Camera Circuit

Trigger Input Circuit

3.3V Out, Pin 2

Camera Circuit

Trigger Input Circuit

5V Out, Pin 2

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Technical data of trigger output:

output voltage:

max. 7V

output curent:

max. 50mA

pull-up resistor:

none, external resistor required

Note:

An external pull up resistor is required (for instance 1 kΩ) between Trig Out and +5V (+3.3V*)
out in order to pull the floating trigger output back to high.
The 100 Ω Resistor protecting the TTL trigger output Pin 5 from the VC20XX has been
replaced with a self resetting poly fuse (see the following drawing). The trigger output is
switching to ground (active low). The behavior of the output signal however can be
programmed high or low during exposure (see the “Programming Tutorial” or the “Trigin.c”
demo program).

R pull-up

Trig-Out

GND

External Circuit

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3.3 Power Supply and IO Interface

This connector includes the camera Power Supply and digital PLC IOs.

3.3.1 Pin assignments Power Supply and IO Interface

Pin

Signal

Calbe Colors

rear view camera socket:

1

12-24V PLC1

red

2

(12-) 24V IN Cam

red / blue

3

GND IN com.

black.

4

INP 1

pink

5

OUT 3

yellow

6

OUT 2

green

7

OUT 1

brown

8

OUT 0

white

9

12-24V PLC

grey / pink

10

INP 3

purple

11

INP 2

blue

12

INP 0

grey

3.3.2 Electrical specifications Camera Power Supply Camera

It is possible to supply the PLC outputs with a voltage different from the camera power supply via pin 1
and 9. For instance is possible to supply the PLC outputs with 12V via Pin 1 and Pin 9, if that is the
required output voltage for OUT0 to OUT3.

VC72XX

Power Supply Voltage

12 - 24 V

Absolute Voltage Limits

10 V – 28 V

PLC output power supply
separated from camera supply

PLC outputs supplied separately via Pin 1 and Pin 9,

common GND of power supply and PLC outputs

In general the camera power supply is regulated in the camera, so an unregulated power source is
sufficient. However the absolute voltage levels specified above - depending on the camera range ­should never be exceeded.
In case of unstable power supply (voltage spikes or power interruptions) it is recommended to backup
the power supply by a capacitor or a battery large enough to prevent power interruptions.
It is recommended to switch on the low voltage supply (12 to 24V) when booting the camera. Some
110/ 220V power supplies increase the output voltage too slow or drop the voltage under load at start
– up which might cause the camera not to boot properly!

1

The PLC output voltage equals the power supply voltage.

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3.3.3 Electrical Specifications digital PLC IO Interface

The VC72XX series Smart Camera features digital inputs and outputs that allow for instance direct
input of light barriers signals or the control of pneumatic valves.
Please observe the current and voltage ratings specified in the following sections.

The PLC circuit of all VC Professional and Optimum Smart Cameras is separated from the camera
power supply.

VC72XX

Separation of PLC output
voltage

PLC output supply separated from

camera power supply (common GND)

PLC Input Voltage

12 V– 24 V

PLC Input Current (max)

1.5 mA at 12V to 3.5mA @ 24V

PLC Output Voltage

12 V to 24 V - supplied separately via pin

1 and pin 9.

PLC Output Current (max)

4 x 400 mA

Max total all outputs: 1A

Max Current for 1 Power /
PLC connector pin

500 mA

Power failure detection

-

When using the PLC outputs connect both PLC output supply pins (pin 1 and pin 9) in order to
limit the connector pin current.

The maximum combined current of all outputs should not exceed 1 A.

!

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3.3.3.1 Connection of PLC inputs VC72XX

- 4 digital Inputs

- Oper ati ng Voltag e 12 to 24 V

- Threshold Voltage 8V (input high for signals

greater 8V)

- Maximum Voltage: 28V

- Reverse voltage protection

- Input Current 1mA @ 24V

3.3.3.2 Connection of PLC outputs VC72XX

relais,
motor,
etc.

GND
(black cable)

12-24V

(red cable)

inside camera

12-24V

+

- 4 digital outputs

- Oper ati ng Voltag e 12 to 24 V

- current per output: 500 mA (total

current all outputs < 1000 mA)

- Connect both 12-24 V PLC power
supply pins 1 and 9.

- bit = 1 output will switch positive
voltage

- short-circuit and over- temperature
protection (2A), pulsing

3.3.4 Available Accessories / Cables for Power Supply and IO Interface

Equipped on one end with a Hirose plug jack, length 5m, 10m or 25m
Refer to section 4.2 for a list of available cables with order numbers.

Inside camera

10k

4.7k

PLCin

max 24V

+20%

GNDin com

2.7V

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4 Order Numbers Cameras and Accessories

4.1 Order numbers of all available VC72XX Camera Models:

Article Description

Order Number

VC7210

VK001192

VC7210C

Available on request

VC7211

VK001253

VC7211C

VK002009

VC7215

VK001271

VC7215C

VK002007

VC7222

VK001269

VC7222C

Available on request

VC7224

VK001270

VC7224C

Available on request

4.2 Order numbers of all available VC72XX Accessories

For interface cables and connectors available also consult the corresponding section in chapter 3 of
this manual as well as the “VC Smart Camera Accessories” section – under the “Product” section on
our website www.visoin-comp.com .

Ethernet Cables (Refer to section 3.1.2):

Article Description

Order Number

Camera Connector

Second Connector

5m LAN-C6-Cable

VK000149

HRS connector female 6 pin RJ45

10m LAN-C6-Cable

VK000150

HRS connector female 6 pin

RJ45

20m LAN-C6-Cable

VK000151

HRS connector female 6 pin

RJ45

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Ethernet Cross Module

VK000156

RJ45

RJ45 female socket

Trigger Cables (Refer to section 3.2.2):

Article Description

Order Number

Camera Connector

Second Connector

5m Trigger-Cable / C6 VK000115

HRS connector male 6 pin

without connector

10m Trigger-Cable / C6

VK000164

HRS connector male 6 pin

without connector

25m Trigger-Cable / C6

VK000153

HRS connector male 6 pin

without connector

V24 (RS232) Serial Cable (Refer to section 3.2.3):

Article Description

Order Number

Camera Connector

Second Connector

5m V24 cable VK000243

HRS male 6 pin

without connector

5m V24 cable with DSUB VK000244

HRS male 6 pin

D-SUB 9 pin female

10m V24 cable

VK000239

HRS male 6 pin

without connector

10m V24 cable with DSUB

VK000240

HRS male 6 pin

D-SUB 9 pin female

25m V24 cable

VK000241

HRS male 6 pin

without connector

25m V24 cable with DSUB

VK000242

HRS male 6 pin

D-SUB 9 pin female

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Y-Cable for connecting several cables to the Trigger / Serial Interface (Refer to section 3.2.4):

Article Description

Order Number

Camera Connector

Second Connector

0.5m Y adapter cable VK000124

HRS male 6 pin

2 HRS female 6 pin

Power Supply and IO Interface Cables (refer to section 6.3.5):

Article Description

Order Number

Camera Connector

Second Connector

5m Power / PLC-Cable C6 VK000008

HRS female 12 pin

without connector

10m Power / PLC-Cable C6

VK000114

HRS female 12 pin

without connector

25m Power / PLC-Cable C6

VK000161

HRS female 12 pin

without connector

Further Accessories:

Article Description

Order

Number

Camera Connector

Power Adapter C6 24V, with 12 pins conn. 3m VK000119

HRS connector female 12 pin

Power adapter for rail mounting, Input Voltage
100 - 240VAC 50/60 Hz, Output Voltage DC
24V +/-5%, max. 300 mA (7.5 W),
Equipped with connecting clamps for AC input
and 24V output, CE cert.

Using this power supply with VC Base
Cameras (VC4018 and VC4016) is only

possible when booting by switching the 24V

secondary side! 15W power supply needed

if switching the mains supply!

VK000036

!

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VCSKBC4 Keypad (different from VCSKBC6
for VC20XX cameras!)

VK000238

IR cut filter (camera is shipped with this filter

mounted) refer to Appendix E

EK000625

Clear glass filter (replaces IR Cut filter)

EK000628

IR Transmitting Filter

EK000624

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5 Programming VC72XX Smart Cameras

5.1 General settings

Programming the VC72XX cameras requires at least the VCRT library version 5.30.8.

5.2 Compiling and linking with t he VC72XX cameras

It is advised to build your C-code as relocatable code (standard setting in the VC template Code
Composer project files from VCRT 5.29). In this case VCRT manages the program memory allocation
by itself (see Programming Tutorial for more details).

For customers who prefer absolute linking, please pay attention to the fact that the memory start
address of the VC72XX has changed in comparison to previous VC cameras. In your link file, replace
the memory section with this one:

MEMORY
{
PMEM: o = 080100000h l = 100000h /* intended for initialization */
BMEM: o = 080090000h l = 40000h /* .bss, .system, .stack, .cinit */
}

5.3 Image Acquisition

The CMOS sensors of the VC72XX cameras allow, like on the VC nano Series, extra features like:

- partial scanning

- 2x / 4x image binning

For demo programs showing those features, please have a look at the Demo Programs section in
the Download Center of our website, or contact our support at [e-mail].

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Appendix A: Block diagram VC72XX Smart Cameras

CMOS

Sensor

Trigger In/
Out

Control/
Stat us Reg.

IOs

128 MB SDRAM

32 MB Flash

Eprom

TMS

C64XX

DSP

Bus Controller

Ethernet
10/100

Ethernet

24V In / Out

24V Trigger In/ Out

Serial
interface

RS232

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Appendix B: Dimensions VC72XX

Maximal torque for M6 screws (all camera models): 10 Nm

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Appendix C: Drawing Camera Head VC72XX

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Appendix D: Spectral Transmission of IR Filter

Note:

This IR cut filter is incorporated in every VC72XX camera. The IR filter can be removed if
required without losing Vision Component’s manufacturer’s warranty. In this case, special care
must be taken not to damage the CCD sensor.
If the camera is used without IR filter it is important to replace it by a clear glass of the same
size. The C-mount flange distance from the CCD is accurately adjusted for the use of the IR
filter – removing the filter decreases the length of the optical path and it may become
impossible to focus some lenses to a larger working distance.

If the IR filter is not to be used, please order your camera with a clear glass or contact Vision
Components for obtaining a glass window.

The order numbers for the clear glass is: EK000624
The order number for the IR cut filter (standard) is: EK000625

!

Visit the Vision Components site www.vision-components.com for further information,
documentation and software downloads:

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