Vision Engineering EVO Cam II User Manual

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PREFACE

System serial numbers

Unit type Serial number

EVO Cam II

Multi-axis stand

Ergo stand

Focus assembly

Transmitted substage illumination module (option)

EVO Cam II

On the rear of the unit.

Multi-axis stand

On the rear of the stand mechanism.

S/N

Ergo stand

At the base of the column at the back.

Focus assembly

S/N

On the rear of the unit.

Transmitted substage illumination module (option)

On the underside of the module.

S/N

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PREFACE 3

ASSEMBLY 10

MAINTENANCE 27

System serial numbers 3

EVO Cam II 3 Multi-axis stand 3 Ergo stand 3 Focus assembly 3 Transmitted substage illumination module (option) 3

Safety 6 Cleaning 6 Servicing 6

Symbols used 6

Warning! 6

Warning of electrical shock hazard 6

Important information 6

Health & safety 6

Electrical safety 6 Illumination safety 6 Environmental considerations 6 Operator wellbeing 6 Compliance statements 6

SYSTEM DIAGRAM 7

Transmitted substage illuminator (option) 10 Stand mounts 11

Ergo stand 11

Polarisation lter (option) 11

Multi-axis stand 11

Objective lens 12 Cabling 12

OPERATION 13

Quick start 13 Control functions 14

Power on/off 14 Illumination control 14 Image capture 14

Magnication 15 Magnication level OSD (On Screen Display) 15

Overview 15

Main menu options 16

Exposure options 16 Focus options 18 Calibration 19 Measurement 20 Presets and hotkeys 21 Settings 21

Troubleshooting 27

Taking care of your EVO Cam II 27

FIRMWARE UPGRADE 27

Firmware upgrade 27

SPECIFICATION 28

SERVICING 29

Service record 29

WARRANTY 30

Sub-assemblies 7 Optical data 8 Stand options 9

Using the remote keypad (optional) 26

Front Panel Lock 26

Changing the camera objective lens 26 Using the Video Out via USB 3. 26

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General

Safety

Before using your system for the rst time, please read the

Health & safety section of the user guide.

Ensure that:

 Your system and accessories are operated, maintained

and repaired by authorised and trained personnel only.

 All operators have read, understood and observe the user

manual, in particular the safety regulations.

Cleaning

 Disconnect your system from the electrical source before

cleaning.

 Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents, chemicals or

techniques for cleaning.

 Never use chemicals to clean coloured surfaces or

accessories with rubberised parts.

 Use a specialist lens cloth to clean optical surfaces.

Servicing

Repairs may only be carried out by Vision Engineeringtrained service personnel. Only original Vision Engineering spare parts may be used.

Symbols used

Warning!

A potential risk of danger exists. Failure to comply can cause i) a hazard to personnel; ii) instrument malfunction and damage. Please consult the operating instructions provided with the product.

Warning of electrical shock hazard

This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. Please consult the operating instructions provided with the product.

Important information

This symbol indicates important information. Please carefully follow the instructions or guidelines.

Health & safety

Unauthorised alterations to the instrument or

non-compliant use shall invalidate all rights to any warranty claims.

Electrical safety

 Disconnect your system from the electrical source before

undertaking any maintenance.

 Avoid using any form of liquid near the system.

 Do not operate your system with wet hands.

Illumination safety

 Do not look directly at the illuminated LED’s. This may

cause damage to the eyesight.

Environmental considerations

 Avoid large temperature uctuations, direct sunlight and

vibrations.

 Ensure electrical components are at least 10cm from walls

and combustible materials.

 Position the system on a rm, rigid and level table.

 The equipment should be positioned so that access to the

electrical input connector is always available.

 Avoid positioning your system where bright reections

may affect the image.

Operator wellbeing

 The advanced ergonomic design and construction of

Vision Engineering products are intended to deliver superior ergonomic performance, reducing the exertion of the user to a minimum. Depending on the duration of uninterrupted work, appropriate measures should be taken to sustain optimal operator performance. This could include: Optimal arrangement of workplace; Variation in task activity; Training of personnel on workplace ergonomics and general health and safety principles.

 It is important to set-up and optimise your working

environment correctly in order to obtain maximum benet

from the advanced ergonomic design of your system. For more information visit: www.visioneng.com/ergonomics

Compliance statements

Vision Engineering and its products conforms to the requirements of the EC Directives on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). All Vision Engineering products conform to the CE mark,

demonstrating that each product meets the requirements of the applicable EC directives. Where applicable, other characteristics of the CE directive are implied such as essential health and safety requirements from all the directives that applies to its product, including low voltage directive and the EMC directive.

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SYSTEM DIAGRAM

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Sub-assemblies

EVO Cam II

ECH 005

PRESET

Standard box contents:

 EVO Cam II camera unit

 Power supply unit

 Plug cord

 HDMI cable

 USB3 cable

 Lens cloth

 2mm HEX key

otating viewer

(optional)

EVR066

Remote Keypad

(optional)

ECX155

Objective lenses

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Optical data

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Objective

lens

number

0.45x ECL001

Part

Magnication

zoom range*

Full eld: 2.27x – 68.04x

Optimal: 3.78x – 68.04x 142.6mm / 82.6mm 7.8mm / 4.2mm

Working

distance

160mm

Field of view at min. zoom

(width / height)

241.0mm / 134.0mm 7.8mm / 4.2mm

Field of view

at max. zoom

(width / height)

0.62x ECL002 Full eld: 3.12x – 93.74x 106mm 173.1mm / 96.8mm 5.5mm / 3.1mm

1.0x ECL003

1.5x ECL150

2.0x ECL200

Full eld: 5.04x – 151.2x

Optimal: 12.56x – 151.2x 40.2mm / 23.1mm 3.5mm / 2.0mm

Full eld: 7.56x – 226.8x

Optimal: 16.38x – 226.8x 28.5mm / 17.0mm 2.3mm / 1.2mm

Full eld: 10.08x – 302.4x

Optimal: 23.18x – 302.4x 20.5mm / 12.5mm 1.5mm / 1.0mm

85mm

43mm

29mm

88.0mm / 57.0mm 3.5mm / 2.0mm

45.0mm / 36.0mm 2.3mm / 1.2mm

37.0mm / 27.0mm 1.5mm / 1.0mm

* with 24” monitor

Objective

lens

Part

number

Magnication

zoom range*

Working

distance

Field of view at min. zoom

(width / height)

Field of view

at max. zoom

(width / height)

4 dioptre ECL040 Full eld: 1.71x – 51.41x 245mm 293mm / 171mm 10mm / 5.5mm

5 dioptre ECL050 Full eld: 2.12x – 65.5x 197mm 232mm / 135mm 8mm / 4.5mm

* with 24” monitor

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Multi-axis stand column and arm

EVB021

Ergo stand

with focus

EVB010

Other stands are also available.

Multi-axis stand

base board

Focus assembly

EVB022

EVF111

Monitor mount

EVB092

75mm Riser Block

EVB093

Multi

-directional

floating stage

EVS120

Transmitted substage illumination

EVS012

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ASSEMBLY

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Transmitted substage illuminator (option)

` Remove the stage cover plate u and thread the lead v through the stand base.

` Locate the illuminator

` Carefully lay the Ergo stand on to its side and thread the lead through the base as shown.

` Push the cable grommet

` Turn the Ergo stand upright and replace the illuminator diffuser

` Once EVO Cam II is installed on the stand (see page 11) connect the sub-stage power cable to the EVO Cam II.

If assembling the optional glare reducing lter, this needs to be placed between the diffuser and

the surround.

into the stage base and secure it with the 2 screws x.

into the stand.

shiny side up, surround { and glass |.

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Ergo stand

` Locate EVO Cam II u on to the stand’s dovetail interface v.

` Tighten securing grub screw

with HEX key provided

Polarisation lter (option)

Please contact Vision Engineering to have polariser tted into the unit by an authorised engineer.

Multi-axis stand

` Place focus assembly u on the mounting post v so that the locator pin is located in the locator

pin recess w.

To change the camera rotation, remove the locator pin from the focus assembly before attaching

it to the mounting post and attach the focus assembly in the desired orientation.

Take care when mounting EVO Cam II.

` Ensure the mounting plate is perpendicular to the base or work bench. Tighten the 2x grub screws x

at the top of the focus assembly and the 2x grub screws y at the bottom of the focus assembly.

` Locate EVO Cam II

` Tighten securing grub screw

on to the stand’s dovetail interface v.

with HEX key provided

` Secure the cable retaining clip

provided. The clip can be secured to the left or right side.

under the knuckle of the multi-axis stand using the screw y

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Objective lens

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` While holding the objective lens u in position, use the HEX key supplied to secure the lens by tightening

the grub screw v nger tight.

Do not over tighten the grub screw holding the lens in place.

Cabling

` Plug the HDMI cable into the EVO Cam II connector u and the other end into your HDMI-compatible

monitor or TV.

` The USB3 connetor

` Plug the power supply into a mains socket. Plug the power lead from the power supply into the

EVO Cam II power connector

` If required, an external ringlight (option) can be used with EVO Cam II. Plug the external ringlight into

the rear panel connector

Only use a Vision Engineering-authorised external ringlight with EVO Cam II.

` Plug the transmitted substage illuminator cable into the connector y on the rear panel of EVO Cam II.

The transmitted substage illuminator is an option for use with the Ergo stand.

` Plug the external remote keypad (optional) into socket z at rear of EVO Cam II.

is used for video out and software control.

on the back of the unit.

of EVO Cam II.

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OPERATION

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Quick start

Power on/off

Zoom in

Zoom out

Image capture

Transmitted substage illuminator (option)

Overview mode

Ringlight illumination control

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Power on/off

- Short press = Power on

- Long press = Power off

Zoom control

- Zoom in

- Zoom out

Image capture

- Capture image

Transmitted substage illuminator (option)

- Press ‘+’ to increase brightness

- Press ‘–’ to decrease brightness

Press and hold ‘+’ or ‘-’ for fast change to illumination.

Short press ‘+’ or ‘-’ for ne adjustment

Overview mode

- Short press = Activate overview mode

(Press any button to exit overview mode)

{

Ring-light illumination control

- Press ‘+’ to increase brightness

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- Press ‘–’ to decrease brightness

Press and hold ‘+’ or ‘-’ for fast change to

illumination.

Short press ‘+’ or ‘-’ for ne adjustment

- Short press = Access camera menu

(see page 16)

- Short press = exit menu

Image brightness shortcut

In AE or AP mode while on the main screen.

- Long press (3s) to activate the image

brightness shortcut

- Press to increase image brightness

Not available in ME mode.

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Control functions

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Power on/off

When the system is plugged in the unit will take approximately 8 seconds before it can power on properly

` Push the power button u to turn the unit on. After four beeps and a few seconds the picture from

the camera will appear. If not, switch your monitor to the input used for EVO Cam II.

` There will also be a panel in the top left of the screen displaying the EVO Cam II’s current settings.

` To turn EVO Cam II off, hold the Power button in for approximately 2 seconds.

Illumination control

` The integrated ringlight illumination level can be adjusted by the right hand side buttons v.

` The optional sub-stage illuminator intensity can be adjusted using the left hand side buttons

` When connected, the external rightlight illumination level can be adjusted using the right hand

side buttons

Holding down the buttons will allow for faster control of the light settings.

The internal ringlight is disabled when an external ringlight is connected.

Image capture

` To use this feature, insert a USB memory stick into the USB port u.

` When the system has detected the USB memory stick it will report “USB Flash Drive Ready”

` When you have an image you want to capture, simply press the capture button

` The system will indicate the image is being saved to the drive. The image is saved as

a 1920 x 1080 (.png) format.

` The image name is Date and Time stamped and saved in the format “IMG-date.png” where the

date is arranged as in the camera settings(see page 24).

The USB memory stick must be in FAT File System Format. It will not work with any other format.

When USB memory stick is removed “USB Flash Drive Removed” message is shown

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` Press the Zoom-In button u to enlarge the subject within the image and Zoom-Out button v to

reduce the subject size within the image. The unit will make a sound to indicate when it has reached maximum or minimum zoom limits.

Magnication level OSD (On Screen Display)

The current magnication level is displayed for example “x30“to show a magnication level of 30. When the magnication changes from optical to digital zoom a‘d’ is also displayed, e.g. “x60d” to indicate a magnication level of 60 including digital zoom.

When changing lenses or monitor, the Screen Size and Lens Power settings need to be changed

using the menu options (see page 21) to ensure the correct magnication is displayed.

Overview

Overview allows you to easily locate a point of interest on the object you are viewing.

` Press and release the Overview button

` Place the point of interest in the centre of the screen and press any key to restore the magnication

to the previous level.

to make the camera zoom out fully.

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` To access the Main Menu press the Menu button .

Exposure options

The following main exposure options are available:

 Auto exposure

 Aperture priority

 Manual exposure

` Use the

button to make a selection.

` To Exit the menu simply press the image capture button

longer displayed.

The following main menu options are available:

 Exposure

 Focus

 Calibration

 Measurement

 Presets

 Settings

` Use the

press to display the relevant sub-menu.

, , , and buttons to navigate the menu, and the

and buttons to select the option required and then

until it is no

` Use the

press to enter the relevant settings screen or to select the option with the current settings then press to return to the main menu.

and buttons to highlight the option required and then

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Using this option, exposure is calculated and adjusted automatically. Target brightness can be set to users desired level.

` With the exposure options displayed, use the

highlight automatic exposure (AE).

` Press

to display the highlighted brightness setting.

and buttons to

Aperture priority

This option allows the exposure to be calculated automatically when the user

sets the aperture value (F14 – F1.6 & closed). This allows easy control of the depth of eld while maintaining the correct exposure. Target brightness can

be set to users desired level.

` With the exposure options displayed, use the

highlight aperture priority (AP).

and buttons to

` Press

` Use the

required.

` With the required value set, press

return to the exposure menu.

` Press

then press to return to the main menu.

to enable the value to be altered if necessary.

and buttons to decrease or increase the value as

to turn on the blue indicator next to the option to select it

to store it and then press to

` Press

highlight either the f-number option or the brightness option.

` With the required option selected, press

altered if necessary.

` Use the

` With the required values set, press

return to the exposure menu.

` Press

been selected then press to return to the main menu.

to display the AP options and then use the and buttons to

to enable the value to be

and buttons to decrease or increase the value as required.

to store it and then press to

to turn on the blue indicator next to the option to ensure it has

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Manual exposure

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This option enables exposure controls to be set manually. Aperture, Gain and

Exposure time can all be adjusted. Aperture (F14 – F1.6 & closed), Gain (1 -

15) and Exposure time (1/10,000 – 1s)

` With the exposure options displayed, use the

highlight manual exposure (ME).

` Press

buttons to highlight either the f-number, gain, or exposure time option.

to display the ME options and then use the and

and buttons to

Focus options

Auto/Manual focus

This option allows the user to set the EVO Cam II’s focus to be set

automatically if the subject is within range, or set a specic focal distance.

` With the focus options (AF/MF) displayed, use the

highlight automatic or manual focus as required.

and buttons to

` With the required option selected, press

altered if necessary.

` Use the

required.

` With the required values set, press

return to the exposure menu.

` Press

has been selected then press to return to the main menu.

and buttons to decrease or increase the value as

to turn on the blue indicator next to the option to ensure it

to enable the value to be

to store it and then press to

` Press

ensure it has been selected.

` If the manual focus option is selected, press

setting.

` Press

` Use the

If the focus position is not set to ‘Inf’ the zoom will not maintain

` With the required values set, press to store it and then press to

return to the focus menu.

to turn on the blue indicator next to the required option to

to display the distance

to enable the value to be altered if necessary.

and buttons to decrease or increase the value as required.

parfocality.

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Before setting a calibration, ensure the unit is in Manual Focus

mode at Inf. When a calibration is set, the unit is automatically set

to Manual Focus mode and this can cause the object to move out of focus if working in Automatic Focus mode.

` With the calibrate options ( ) displayed, use the and buttons

to highlight the option required and then press to enable the value to be altered if necessary.

Scale

` Use the

can be viewed on the monitor that will be used for calibration.

Right calibration line

` Use the and buttons to set the position of the right calibration line

as displayed on the screen.

Left calibration line

` Use the and buttons to set the position of the left calibration line

as displayed on the screen.

Calibration

` Press

` CAL will be displayed in top left corner of the Status bar

` Features that affect the calibration will be disabled while the calibration is

active. Press

and buttons to set the size of the calibration piece that

to activate calibrated measurements.

again to turn this feature off to reactivate disabled features.

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` With the measurement options ( ) displayed, use the and

buttons to highlight the option required and then press to highlight and then enable the value to be altered if necessary.

Grid

This option enables a grid to be displayed on the screen. Both the size and position of the grid can be altered as follows:

Calibration can be carried out with this option set.

No units will be shown if calibration is not set

The grid measurement units and colour can be altered using the settings

option (see page 22 and page 24 respectively).

` Use the and buttons to highlight either grid size ( ) or grid

position ( ) and then press to select it in order to change its value.

Cursor

This option enables a measurement to be made between moveable cursors.

Calibration can be carried out with this option set. No units will be

shown if calibration is not set.

The cursors’ measurement units and colour can be altered using the

settings option (see page 22 and page 24 respectively).

` Use the and buttons to highlight either the top left cursor ( ) or

lower right cursor ( ) and then press to select it in order to change its position.

` Use the

position and then press to save the altered position and return to the cursor option.

` Press

, , and buttons to adjust the selected cursor’s

to return to the measurement options.

` Use the

then press to save the altered setting and return to the grid option.

` Press

Off

` Press

Overlay

An overlay le can be imported and displayed for comparison with a live image. The le must be PNG format with transparent background, and must

match the camera image size (1920x1080 pixels). Files of different sizes

will align to the top left corner of the image. Overlay les must be named

‘“EVOCam_overlay.png”.

` Use the

press to activate it.

ON: Turn the overlay on OFF: Turn the overlay off IMPORT: Import overlay le from USB stick. CLEAR: Clears overlay le from the memory.

Importing an overlay le will overwrite any existing overlay le

already imported.

, , and buttons to adjust the selected grid value and

to return to the measurement options.

to ensure neither the cursor or the grid are displayed.

and buttons to highlight one of the following options then

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Settings

The current camera settings can be saved as one of the 10 presets. These settings can then be exported and subsequently imported, enabling multiple EVO Cam II cameras to be standardised.

Any of the 10 presets can be assigned to one of the three hotkeys on the optional remote keypad.

Presets

` With the presets options (

highlight the required preset and then press to select it.

` Press

following options:

Save: press preset

Export: press to export the current settings to a USB stick Import: press to import a preset le from a USB stick

` Press

Hotkeys

This option enables each of the three hot keys on the optional remote keypad to have one of the 10 presets assigned to it.

` Press

buttons to highlight the required hotkey.

` Press

10 presets (or None) as required.

` Press

press to return to the preset options.

and then use the and buttons to enable one of the

to save the current EVO Cam II settings to the selected

to return to the preset options.

to highlight the Hotkeys option and then use the and

and then use the and buttons to highlight one of the

to assign the selected preset (or None) to the hotkey and then

) displayed, use the and buttons to

With the settings options ( ) displayed, use the and buttons to select from the following:

 Magnication

 Image mode

 User interface

 System set up

Magnication

` With the magnication (

the and buttons to enable one of the following options:

 Set screen size  Set lens power  Set measurement units  Set digital zoom

Set screen size

` With set screen size (

` To alter the screen size (its diagonal measurement), press

the and buttons to set the size between 1 and 100 inches.

` With the required value set, press

return to the magnication options.

Set lens power

` With set lens power (

Some lenses have two options; Optimal Field and Full Field. Optimum Field

has been designed to restrict minimum zoom to reduce any vignetting from the set lens. Full Field allows the full zoom range of the lens.

` To alter the lens power, use the and buttons to highlight the

required value, press to store it and then press to return to the

magnication options.

) options highlighted, press and then use

) highlighted, press .

and then use

to store it and then press to

) highlighted, press .

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` With set measurement units (

) highlighted, press .

Black and white

` With set black and white ( ) highlighted, press .

` To alter the units, use the

inch, press to store the change and then press to return to the

magnication options.

Set digital zoom

` With set digital zoom (

` To turn digital zoom on or off, use the

the required state, press to store the change and then press to

return to the magnication options.

Image mode

` With the image mode (

the and buttons to enable one of the following options:

 Auto white balance

 Black and white

 Wide dynamic range

 Infra red mode

 Capture button action

Auto white balance

` With auto white balance (

` To set auto white balance, press

progress’ message will be displayed for a short time.

` When the message is no longer displayed, press to return to the

image mode options.

and buttons to highlight either mm or

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to highlight

) option highlighted, press and then use

) highlighted, press .

. The ‘Auto white balance in

` To turn black and white on or off, use the

the required state, press to store the change and then press to

return to the magnication options.

Wide dynamic range

Wide Dynamic Range is only effective when in Automatic Exposure Mode.

Activate wide dynamic range to enhance image information in shadow and highlight areas of high contrast subjects.

` With wide dynamic range (

` To turn wide dynamic range on or off, use the

highlight the required state, press to store the change and then press

to return to the magnication options.

Infra red mode

Activating the infra red mode removes internal infrared lter to extend the

range of sensitivity. Image is displayed in black and white to incorporate

infrared wavelengths. Optionally, IR-transmitting lters (IR720) can be added

to objectives for IR only imaging.

` With infra red mode (

` To turn infra red mode on or off, use the

the required state, press to store the change and then press to

return to the magnication options.

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to highlight

and buttons to

and buttons to highlight

White Balance data is lost when the power is turned off. To reset

white balance please follow the procedure above.

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Set this option to Freeze to freeze image on rst push of capture button. Second press to capture. Or, to Save to save image on rst push of capture button.

` With capture button action (

` To turn infra red mode save or freeze, use the

highlight the required state, press to store the change and then press to return to the magnication options.

User interface

` With the user interface (

use the and buttons to enable one of the following options:

 Language

 Sound

 Crosshair size

 Crosshair colour

 On screen display

 Status bar

 Transparency

 Information text

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to

) option highlighted, press and then

Language

` With language (

` To select the required language, use the

on of the following:

 English

 French

 German

 Spanish

 Italian

 Portuguese

 Russian

 Chinese

 Japanese

 Korean

` Press

interface options.

Selecting the language changes the language of the information text

Sound

` With sound (

` To turn the sound on or off, use the

required state, press to store the change and then press to return to the user interface options.

Crosshair size

` With crosshair size (

` To set the crosshair size to off, short or long, use the

to highlight the required state, press to store the change and then press to return to the user interface options.

to store the change and then press to return to the user

only. Menu icons are not changed.

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to highlight

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to highlight the

) highlighted, press .

and buttons

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` With crosshair colour (

` To set the crosshair colour, use the

required colour, press to store the change and then press to return to the user interface options.

On screen display

` With on screen display (

` To set the on screen display position to upper left, upper right, lower

left, or lower right, use the required position, press to store the change and then press to return to the user interface options.

Status bar

` With status bar (

` To set the status bar to off, or position it to upper left, upper right,

lower left, or lower right, use the required state or position, press to store the change and then press

to return to the user interface options.

Transparency

` With transparency (

` To alter the transparency, press

buttons to set the percentage transparency of the menu.

` Press to store the change and then press to return to the user

interface options.

Information text

` With information text (

` To turn the information text on or off, use the

highlight the required state, press to store the change and then press to return to the user interface options.

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to highlight the

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to highlight the

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to highlight the

) highlighted, press .

and then use the and

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to

System set up

` With the system set up (

the and buttons to enable one of the following options:

 Time (set time)

 Date (set date and date format)

 Reset (factory reset)

 Frequency (set frame rate)

 Import settings (load all settings from a USB stick)

 Export settings (save all settings to a USB stick)

Time

` With time (

` To set the time, use the

or minutes (MIN) and then press to highlight the value.

` Use the

` Press

set up options.

Date

` With date (

` To change the date format, use the

required format and then press to store the change.

` To set the date, use the

month (MM) or year (YY) and then press to highlight the value.

` Use the

` Press

set up options.

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to set the required value.

to store the change and then press to return to the system

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to set the required value.

to store the change and then press to return to the system

) option highlighted, press and then use

and buttons to highlight either hours (HR)

and buttons to highlight the

and buttons to highlight either date (DD),

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` To reset the EVO Cam II to its factory settings, ensure the reset icon (

is highlighted, press and then press to carry out the reset.

` Press to return to the system set up options.

Frequency

` With frequency (

` To select the required frame rate, use the

highlight the required frequency (50 or 60Hz), press to store the change and then press

Import settings from a USB stick connected to the EVO Cam II

` To import all settings from a USB memory stick, ensure the import icon

(

) is highlighted, press and then press to carry out the

import.

) highlighted, press .

and buttons to

to return to the user interface options.

)

` Press

Export settings to a USB stick connected to the EVO Cam II

` To export all settings to a USB memory stick, ensure the export icon

(

` Press

to return to the system set up options.

) highlighted, press and then press to carry out the export.

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Using the remote keypad (optional)

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The optional remote keypad can be used with EVO Cam II and has identical controls to the EVO Cam II’s front panel with the exception of the On/Off button but with the addition of three hotkeys (P1 to P3). These hotkeys allow one of 10 presets to be assigned to each of them (see page 21).

` Press a hotkey (P1 to P3) to activate the preset settings allocated to the hot key.

Front Panel Lock

The remote keypad can be used to lock out the access to the menu from the front of the EVO Cam II unit.

` Press P2 for 3 seconds until ‘Front Panel Lock On’ is displayed on the screen.

` Disable the lock by following the same procedure.

Changing the camera objective lens

` Holding the lens barrel u from the bottom, use the HEX key supplied to partially unscrew the

grub screw v releasing the lens from its housing.

` While holding the objective lens

tightening the grub screw v.

Do not over tighten the grub screw holding the lens in place.

in position, use the HEX key supplied to secure the lens by

Using the Video Out via USB 3.

PRESET

` Connect the USB 3 cable supplied with the system to the connection on the back of the EVO Cam II unit.

` Connect the other end of the cable to a free USB3 port on a PC.

` The video output from the camera is a Direct Show Video signal which can be used by a wide

range of video viewers. (Windows 10 Camera App, AMCap, and many others)

` A number of software suites are available from Vision Engineering which allow for control of the

camera functions via PC.

` Contact your local Vision Engineering Sales Representative for more information on the software available.

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Taking care of your EVO Cam II

Do not touch the lens. Dirt on the lens will appear as a blurred or dim image or as fuzzy spots on the screen. If you believe the lens is dirty, it can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth applying minimal pressure. As the lens is polished and coated, do not use a wet or coarse cloth, avoid detergents and abrasive substances or solvents to clean it.

Never look directly at the LED light source for any prolonged period of time.

Use only the supplied power supply and inspect the cabling regularly for damage.

EVO Cam II contains a small battery to enable time and date settings to be retained while the unit is powered off. Should the battery need replacing

please contact you Vision Engineering representative who will be able to advise you.

FIRMWARE UPGRADE

Firmware upgrade

EVO Cam II includes a Firmware Upgrade Function allowing users to install new versions of the rmware.

Any update les will be provided directly from Vision Engineering.

` Place upgrade le on USB stick

` Insert stick into EVO Cam II

` Ensure EVO Cam II is in Standby State (e.g. unit is powered on at the mains, but not switched on and the power LED is not lit)

` Hold down Zoom In + Zoom Out, then simultaneously press the Power button until front panel LED starts ashing red.

` The ashing will stop when software update is complete

` Power off the unit at the mains and switch on again.

` Unit can be powered on as usual

` Verify the software update by checking the unit software version number (navigate on the menu to the information text option (i) and press the overview

button while the (i) is highlighted)

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SPECIFICATION

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Camera resolution:

Monitor connections:

Monitor requirements:

Outputs:

Image capture:

Dimensions:

Power:

Operating temperature:

HD 1080p, 1920x1080 at 50/60 Hz

HDMI

HD ready or full HD (recommended)

HDMI, USB3.0

USB 2.0 High-speed

11 x 16.5 x 14 cm (w x h x d)

Max. 72 Watts - depending on external attachments

Storage: -10°C to +60°C. Operating: +5°C to +40°C

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