Vision VC nano Series, VC4012nano, VC6010nano, VC6210nano cube, VC6210nano tube Operating Manual

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VC nano Series

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Hardware specifications and s pe ci al software functions

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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 support@vision-components.com if you become aware of any errors in this manual or if a certain topic requires more detailed documentation. This manual is intended for information of Vision Component’s customers only. Any publication of this document or parts thereof requires written permission by Vision Components GmbH.

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Please also consult the following resources for further reference:

“Knowledge Base / FAQ” for a searchable data base of SW and HW questions / answers

Description Title on Website Download Area on VC website

Quick start Manual for VC

camera set up and programming

Getting Started VC Smart

Cameras with TI DSP

Service & Support > Download Center

Schnellstart VC – deutsche

Version of „Getting Started VC“.

Schnellstart VC Smart

Kameras

Service & Support > Download Center

Introduction to VC Smart Camera programming

Programming Tutorial for

VC20XX and VC40XX Cameras

Service & Support > Download Center

Demo programs and sample code used in the Programming Tutorial

Tutorial Code

Service & Support > Download Center

VC40xx Hardware Manual

VC40XX Smart Cameras

Hardware Documentation

Service & Support > Download Center

VCRT Operation System Functions Manual

VCRT 5.0 Software Manual

Service & Support > Download Center

VCRT Operation System TCP/IP Functions Manual

VCRT 5.0 TCP/IP Manual

Service & Support > Download Center

VCLIB 2.0 /3.0 Image Processing Library Manual

VCLIB 2.0/ 3.0 Software

Manual

Service & Support > Download Center

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Table of Contents

1 General Information 4 2 Technical Specifications 6

2.1 Technical Specifications VC4012nano 6

2.2 Technical Specifications VC6010nano 7

2.3 Technical specifications VC6210nano 8

2.4 Technical specifications VC6210nano cube 9

2.5 Technical specifications VC6210nano tube 10

2.6 Technical Specifications VC6211nano 12

2.7 Technical specifications VC6212nano 14

2.8 Technical specifications VC6215nano 15

3 Camera Interfaces 16

3.1 LAN / Ethernet Interface 17

3.1.1 Pin Assignments LAN / Ethernet Interface 17

3.1.2 Available Accessories for LAN / Ethernet socket 17

3.2 Power Supply, I/O interface and trigger interface 18

3.2.1 Pin assignments Power Supply and IO Interface 18

3.2.2 Electrical specifications Camera Power Supply 18

3.2.3 Electrical Specifications digital PLC IO / trigger Interface 19

3.2.4 Available Accessories / Cables for Power Supply and IO Interface 21

3.3 VC nano Series LED 22

3.4 VC nano cube & VC nano tube sensor head cable connectors 23

4 Accessories 24

4.1 Order numbers of VC nano Series cameras 24

4.2 Order numbers of VC nano cube cameras 24

4.3 Order numbers of VC nano tube cameras 25

4.4 Order numbers of all available VC nano Series Accessories 25

5 Programming VC nano Series Smart Cameras 27

5.1 General settings 27

5.2 Compiling and linking with the VC6xxx nano 27

5.3 Image Acquisition 27

5.4 Image acquisition VC6210 nano cube & nano tube 28

5.5 Trigger functions 29

Appendix A: Block diagram VC nano Series A Appendix B: Dimensions VC nano Series B Appendix C: Dimensions VC nano cube sen sor head C Appendix D: Dimensions VC nano tub e sensor head D

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1 General Information

VC4012nano / VC6212nano Smart Cameras

VC6010nano Smart Camera

VC6210nano Smart Camera

VC6211nano Smart Camera

The nano Series Smart Cameras have been designed for high resolution image processing with a very small form factor. The VC nano Series Smart Cameras are the ideal compromise between high performance and low system costs, and its very compact form factor of only 80 x 45 x 20 mm and 170g (incl. mounting block) makes it one of the smallest Smart Cameras on the market.

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.

The extremely low power consumption of only 1.5W makes this camera ideally suitable for use in mobile devices.

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VC6210nano cube dual Smart Camera

VC6210nano tube Smart Camera head

The new VC nano cube Smart Camera and VC nano tube Smart Camera take the concept and the housing of the standard VC nano camera series and adds an amazing new feature: the remote head.

The VC nano cube allows to connect one (VC nano cube single) or two (VC nano cube dual) remote heads, extending the application field of the VC nano while keeping the compactness and low power consumption.

In addition, the VC nano tube integrates an LED lighting.

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2 Technical Specifications

2.1 Technical Specifications VC4012nano

Component / Feature Specification

CMOS Sensor: 1/ 2.5" Aptina MT9P031 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 2592(H) x 1944(V) (5.0 million pixels) Pixel size: 2.2(H) x 2.2(V) µm Active sensor size: 5.70(H) x 4.28(V) mm High-speed shutter: 28.4 μs + steps of 43.7 μs Low-speed shutter: up to 30 sec. adjustable integr ati on time Integration: “Electronic rolling shutter” (ERS) and “Global Reset Release” (GRR) Picture taking: program-controlled or external high speed trigger, full-frame (11,6

frames per second) & partial scanning, jitterfree acquisition Parallel image acquisition Not available Clamping: Internal to sensor A/D conversion: 80 MHz / 12 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 TMS320C64XX signal processor 400 MHz,

3200MIPS RAM: 64 Mbytes SDRAM (synchronous dynamic RAM) Memory capacity: Up to 13 full-size grey value images in format 2592 x 1944 Flash EPROM: 4 Mbytes flash EPROM (nonvolatile memory) for programs and data, in-

system programmable, 3 MB available to user SD card: Not available Process interface: 2 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA Trigger: 1 picture trigger input, 1 flash trigger output, 24V 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 ≈1.5W Lens Mount C or CS Mount, no IR-filter

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2.2 Technical Specifications VC6010nano

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 2 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 TMS320DM6431 “Da Vinci” DSP 300 MHz,

2400MIPS 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: Not available Process interface: 2 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA Trigger: 1 picture trigger input, 1 flash trigger output, 24V 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 ≈1.5W Lens Mount C or CS Mount, no IR-filter

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2.3 Technical specifications VC6210nano

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 2 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: Not available Process interface: 2 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA Trigger: 1 picture trigger input, 1 flash trigger output, 24V 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 ≈1.5W Lens Mount C or CS Mount, no IR-filter

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2.4 Technical specifications VC6210nano cube

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 Sensor heads: 1 (single) or 2 (dual) Sensor cable length: Up to 3m High-speed shutter: 34 μs + steps of 34 µs Low-speed shutter: up to 2 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: Not available Process interface: 2 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA Trigger: 1 picture trigger input, 1 flash trigger output, 24V 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 ≈1.5W (with one sensor head) Lens Mount S Mount, no IR-filter

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2.5 Technical specifications VC6210nano tube

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 Sensor heads: 1 (single) or 2 (dual) Sensor cable length: Up to 3m High-speed shutter: 34 μs + steps of 34 µs Low-speed shutter: up to 2 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: Not available Process interface: 2 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA Trigger: 1 picture trigger input, 1 flash trigger output, 24V Ethernet interface: 10/100 Mbit Lighting Integrated LED lighting 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 ≈1.5W (with one sensor head) Lens Mount S Mount, no 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 VC6010, VC6210 and VC6210 nano Cube, 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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2.6 Technical Specifications VC6211nano

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: Not available Process interface: 2 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA Trigger: 1 picture trigger input, 1 flash trigger output, 24V 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 ≈1.5W Lens Mount C or CS Mount, no 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 VC6211:

The following table gives some example values.

Resolution Max. framerate (FPS)

1280 x 1024

50

1280 x 768

63

1280 x 512

94

1280 x 256

181

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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2.7 Technical specifications VC6212nano

Component / Feature Specification

CMOS Sensor: 1/ 2.5" Aptina MT9P031 - also available with color sensor (Bayer Filter) Active pixels: 2592(H) x 1944(V) Pixel size: 2.2(H) x 2.2(V) µm Active sensor size: 5.70(H) x 4.28(V) mm High-speed shutter: 28.4 μs + steps of 43.7 μs Low-speed shutter: up to 30 sec. adjustable integration time Integration: “Electronic rolling shutter” (ERS) and “Global Reset Release” (GRR) Picture taking: program-controlled or external high speed trigger, full-frame (11,6

frames per second) & partial scanning, jitterfree acquisition Parallel image acquisition Not available Clamping: Internal to sensor A/D conversion: 80 MHz / 12 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 2592 x 1944 Flash EPROM: 32 Mbytes flash EPROM (nonvolatile memory) for programs and data,

in-system programmable SD card: Not available Process interface: 2 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA Trigger: 1 picture trigger input, 1 flash trigger output, 24V 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 ≈1.5W Lens Mount C or CS Mount, no IR-filter

Similarly to the VC6210 and VC6211, it is possible to set the ROI size on the VC6212. The FPS values will be added as soon as they are available.

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2.8 Technical specifications VC6215nano

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: Not available Process interface: 2 inputs / 4 outputs, outputs 4x400 mA Trigger: 1 picture trigger input, 1 flash trigger output, 24V 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 ≈1.5W Lens Mount C or CS Mount, no IR-filter

Similarly to the VC6210 and VC6211, it is possible to set the ROI size on the VC6215. The FPS values will be added as soon as they are available.

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3 Camera Interfaces

The VC nano Series cameras incorporate the following connector interfaces:

1 : LAN / Ethernet interface 2: PLC IO, power supply and trigger 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 / Trigger / Power Supply

Interface

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3.1 LAN / Ethernet Interface

3.1.1 Pin Assignments LAN / Ethernet Interface

Signal

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

R- 5 6

green

- 3 NC - - - 4

NC - -

Refer to section 5.1 for a list of available cables with order numbers.

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3.2 Power Supply, I/O interface and trigger interface

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

3.2.1 Pin assignments Power Supply and IO Interface

Signal

Calbe Colors

rear view camera socket:

1

12-24V PLC

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

Trigger OUT

purple

11

Trigger IN

blue

12

INP 0

grey

3.2.2 Electrical specifications Camera Power Supply

With the VC nano Series cameras the PLC supply contacts are internally connected with the camera power supply pin 2. In this case pin 1 and 9 require the same voltage level as the camera power supply pin 2. Refer to section 4.2.3 for details on the different PLC interfac e features.

VC4012nano & VC6210nano

Nominal Voltage

12 V – 24 V

Absolute Voltage Limits

9 V -30 V

Minimum nominal Operating voltage and corresponding current

12V

116mA

Maximum nominal Operating voltage and corresponding current

24V

70mA

Nominal Power Consumption

1.5W

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 should never be exceeded.

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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! A power supply able to supply a much higher than nominal boot current for a few milliseconds may be an alternative approach.

3.2.3 Electrical Specifications digital PLC IO / trigger Interface

The VC nano Series Smart Cameras feature digital inputs and outputs that allow e.g. direct input of light barriers signals or the control of pneumatic valves, as well as a trigger input and output. 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. This however is not the case with models VC4016/4018/4002L and VC nano Ser ies .

The different interface features for these camera ranges are shown in the following table.

VC nano Series

(same as VC4016/4018/4002L)

Separation of PLC/trigger output

voltage

PLC outputs supply not separated from power supply

PLC/trigger Input Voltage

Identical with power supply voltage

PLC/trigger Input Current (max)

1.0 mA at 12V to 2.0mA @ 24V

PLC/trigger Output Voltage

Identical with power supply Voltage – internally connected

PLC/trigger Output Current (max)

4 x 400 mA

Max total of all outputs: 1A

Max Current for 1 Power / PLC connector pin

500 mA

Power failure detection

-

When using the PLC/trigger outputs connect all camera supply and PLC supply pins (pin 1, pin 2 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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Power consumption depending on supply voltage:

Supply

Voltage

[V]

Current

drawn

[mA]

Power

Consumption

[W]

9

153

1.37

10

138

1.38

12

116

1.39

14

100

1.40

16

90

1.44

18

80

1.44

20

72

1.44

22

66

1.45

24

62

1.48

26

57

1.48

28

54

1.51

30

51

1.53

3.2.3.1 Connection of PLC/trig ger inputs VC nano Series

12 24V

inside camera

external switch, relais, PLC, light barrier, etc.

GND

(black cable)

+

- 2 digital inputs

- 1 trigger input

- Operating Voltage 12 to 24 V

- Threshold Voltage 8V (input high for signals

greater 8V)

- Maximum Voltage: 30V

- Reverse voltage protection

- Input Current 2mA @ 24V

- Signal debouncing hardware: none

- Signal debouncing software: 40 μs waiting

time until a signal change is acknowledged ??? Michael Steinel fragen!!

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3.2.3.2 Connection of PLC/trig ger outputs VC nano Series

relais, motor, etc.

GND

(black cable)

12-24V

(red cable)

inside camera

12-24V

+

- 4 digital outputs

- 1 trigger output

- Operating Voltage 12 to 24 V

- current per output: 400 mA (total

current all outputs < 1000 mA)

- Connect 12-24 V PLC a nd c am era power supply pins 1, 2 and 9.

- bit = 1 output will switch positive voltage

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

3.2.4 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 5.1 for a list of available cables with order numbers.

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3.3 VC nano Series LED

The VC nano Smart Cameras features 8 LED providing status information on power supply, PLC I/Os and trigger input.

Power Trig IN IN 1 IN 0

OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 OUT 0

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3.4 VC nano cube & VC nano tube sensor head cable connectors

The sensor head cables must be connected with the arrow on the connector showing to the upper side of the VC nano cube camera, as shown in the picture below.

If you have only one sensor head, connect it to the connector #1 on the pict ur e!

Hot swapping is no possible! A newly plugged head only becomes active when the camera is rebooted (also when unplugged and re-plugged).

Head #1

Head #2

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4 Accessories

4.1 Order numbers of VC nano Series cameras

The VC nano Series Smart Cameras support by default CS-mount lenses, but standard delivery also includes a 5 mm adjustment ring for C-mount lenses.

Cameras

Order

Number

VC4012nano Smart Camera, b/w sensor VK000430 VC4012nano Smart Camera, Bayer sensor VK000431 VC6010nano Smart Camera, b/w sensor VK001089 VC6010nano Smart Camera, Bayer sensor VK001090 VC6210nano Smart Camera, b/w sensor VK001035 VC6210nano Smart Camera, Bayer sensor VK001036 VC6211nano Smart Camera, b/w sensor VK001071 VC6211nano Smart Camera, Bayer sensor VK001094 VC6212nano Smart Camera, b/w sensor VK001133 VC6212nano Smart Camera, Bayer sensor VK001134 VC6215nano Smart Camera, b/w sensor VK001287

4.2 Order numbers of VC nano cube cameras

Cameras

Order

Number

VC6210nano cube single, b/w sensor VK001117 VC6210nano cube dual, b/w sensor VK001241 VC6210nano cube additional sensor head, b/w sensor VK001242 VC6210nano cube single, Bayer sensor VK001074 VC6210nano cube dual, Bayer sensor VK001240 VC6210nano cube additional sensor head, Bayer sensor VK001243

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4.3 Order numbers of VC nano tube cameras

Cameras

Order

Number

VC6210nano tube single, b/w sensor VK002003 VC6210nano tube dual, b/w sensor VK002004 VC6210nano tube single, Bayer sensor VK001260 VC6210nano tube dual, Bayer sensor VK001259

4.4 Order numbers of all available VC nano Series Accessories

For interface cables and connectors available also consult the corresponding section in chapter 0 of this manual as well as the “VC Smart Camera Accessories” section – under the “Product” section on our website www.vision-comp.com .

Ethernet Cables (Refer to section 4.1.2):

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

25m LAN-C6-Cable

VK000151

HRS connector female 6 pin

RJ45

Ethernet Cross Module

VK000156

RJ45

RJ45 female socket

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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

All cable lengths are 0.5m unless stated otherwise. Please also refer to the VC website

www.vision-components.com

for an up to date list of

accessories.

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5 Programming VC nano Series Smart Cameras

5.1 General settings

Programming the VC6210nano requires at least the VCRT library version 5.29.6, f or the VC4012na no VCRT 5.29 is needed. The VC6010nano & VC6211nano camera require at least VCRT 5.29.18, the VC6212nano VCRT 5.30.1, the VC nano cube VCRT 5.30.11.

Please note that all features (like polarity setting, see chapter 5.4) of trigger input and trigger output

are only fully functional from VCRT 5.29.18!

5.2 Compiling and linking with the VC6xxx nano

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 VC6xxx nano 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 VC nano Series cameras allow extra features like:

- partial scanning

- 2x / 4x image binning

- use of Global Reset Release Shutter instead of Rolling Shutter (VC4012nano / VC6212nano

only, other VC nano series cameras use a global shutter).

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 support@vision-components.com.

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5.4 Image acquisition VC6210 nano cube & nano tube

In case of two connected sensor heads, image acquisition is always synchronized (also with external trigger signal), and shutter and gain values are identical for both sensors.

VCRT detects how many sensor heads are connected at camera startup and allocates the image memory and sets the system variables accordingly.

The pitch value is slightly different from the image width!

One head connected (and standard VC6210nano):

Two heads connected:

HWIDTH = 752

VPITCH = 768

VWIDTH

=

480

CAPT_START

HWIDTH = 1504

VWIDTH

=

480

CAPT_START

VPITCH = 1536

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5.5 Trigger functions

Apart from the inverse TTL logic and the different status registers, the trigger works like with the VC4XXX cameras.

Please refer to the VCRT5.pdf manual – available from the download area of the VC website.

To query the trigger input, use the following command, valid for all VC nano cameras (see demo program trigin.c):

if (TRIGINP_PIN) print("external trigger = 1\n"); else print("external trigger = 0\n");

A capture can be triggered on rising edge with TRIGINP_POS() and on falling edge with TRIGINP_NEG().

Signal

Trigger Mode

TRIGINP_POS()

Rising Edge Trigger Signal

TRIGINP_NEG()

Falling Edge Trigger Signal

Trigger input

t

V

Threshold

Trigger input

t

V

Threshold

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The trigger output can be set to exposure controlled mode – for instance to control a light source. With TRIGOUT_EXP() combined with TRIGOUT_POS(), the trigger output is high during exposure. TRIGOUT_EXP() combined with TRIGOUT_NEG(), the trigger output is low during exposure.

Trigger Output Signal in Expos ure C ontro lle d

Mode:

TRIGOUT_EXP(); AND Trigger output set positive:

TRIGOUT_POS();

The trigger macros are also described in our programming tutorial.

For VC6xxx nano cameras, the macros TRIGOUT_USR(), SET_TRIGOUT() and RES_TRIGOUT() (manual trigger output control) are only available from board version 1.2 (versio n is written on the board, above the sensor)! For VC6210 camera from S/N 7100068 and for VC6211 camera from S/N 7700029.

t

V

Trigger Output

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Appendix A: Block diagram VC nano Series

The image is formed by a high-resolution 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor (VC4012nano & VC6212nano), a Wide-VGA CMOS sensor (VC6010nano & VC6210nano) or a 1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor (VC6211nano). The image is then stored in SDRAM memory, which has been increased to 64MB (VC4012nano) / 128MB (VC6010nano, VC6210nano, VC6211nano & VC621 2na no).

Unlike most other Vision Component Smart Cameras, the VC nano Series cameras do not have a direct video output. However if monitoring of the camera image is required, this can be done by downloading via Fast Ethernet port to PC and display on screen (see

“Image Transfer” demo

software under “Support -> Customer Area -> Software Utilities”

).

The TMS320C64xx DSP is one of the fastest 32bit DSPs. It features a RISC-like instruction set, up to 8 instructions can be executed in parallel, two L1 cache memories (16 Kbytes each) and a 128 Kbytes L2 cache on chip. Its high speed 64-channel DMA controller gives additional performance. The DSP uses fast external SDRAM as main memory. A flash EPROM provides non-volatile memory.

Block diagram VC nano Series

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

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Appendix B: Dimensions VC nano Series

Maximal torque for M6 screws : 10 Nm C Mount not present on VC nano cube!

Tolerances: All circuit board dimensions: +/- 0.1mm

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Appendix C: Dimensions VC nano cube sensor head

Tolerances: All circuit board dimensions: +/- 0.1mm

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Appendix D: Dimensions VC nano tube sensor head

Tolerances: All circuit board dimensions: +/- 0.1mm

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