Basler ace. USER S MANUAL FOR GigE CAMERAS

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1 Basler ace USER S MANUAL FOR GigE CAMERAS Document Number: AW Version: 16 Language: 000 (English) Release Date: 8 August 2012

2 For customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For customers in Canada This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations. Pour utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe A pour bruits radioélectriques, spécifiées dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique. Life Support Applications These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Basler customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Basler for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale. Warranty Note Do not open the housing of the camera. The warranty becomes void, if the housing is opened. All material in this publication is subject to change without notice and is copyright Basler AG.

3 Contacting Basler Support Worldwide Europe: Basler AG An der Strusbek Ahrensburg Germany Tel.: Fax.: Americas: Basler, Inc. 855 Springdale Drive, Suite 203 Exton, PA U.S.A. Tel.: Fax.: Asia: Basler Asia Pte. Ltd 8 Boon Lay Way # Tradehub 21 Singapore Tel.: Fax.: bc.support.asia@baslerweb.com

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5 AW Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Models General Specifications Spectral Response Mono Camera Spectral Response Color Camera Spectral Response Mechanical Specifications Camera Dimensions and Mounting Points Maximum Allowed Lens Thread Length Mechanical Stress Test Results Software Licensing Information Avoiding EMI and ESD Problems Environmental Requirements Temperature and Humidity Heat Dissipation Precautions Installation Camera Drivers and Tools for Changing Camera Parameters The pylon Driver Package The pylon Viewer The pylon IP Configuration Tool The pylon API Camera Functional Description Overview (All Models Except aca , aca , aca ) Overview (aca , aca Only) Overview (aca Only) Physical Interface General Description of the Camera Connections Camera Connector Pin Assignments and Numbering pin Connector Pin Assignments and Numbering pin RJ-45 Jack Pin Assignments and Numbering Camera Connector Types pin Connector pin RJ-45 Jack Camera Cabling Requirements Ethernet Cables Standard Power and I/O Cable PLC Power and I/O Cable Camera Power Basler ace GigE i

6 Table of Contents AW Ethernet GigE Device Information Input Line Description Voltage Requirements Characteristics Input Line Response Time Selecting the Input Line as the Source Signal for a Camera Function Output Line Description Voltage Requirements Characteristics Output Line Response Time Selecting a Source Signal for the Output Line I/O Control Configuring the Input Line Selecting the Input Line as the Source Signal for a Camera Function Input Line Debouncer Setting the Input Line for Invert Configuring the Output Line Selecting a Source Signal for the Output Line Setting the State of a User Settable Output Line Setting the Output Line for Invert Working with the Timer Output Signal Setting the Trigger Source for the Timer Setting the Timer Delay Time Setting the Timer Duration Time Checking the State of the I/O Lines Checking the State of the Output Line Checking the State of All Lines Image Acquisition Control Overview Acquisition Start and Stop Commands and the Acquisition Mode The Acquisition Start Trigger Acquisition Start Trigger Mode Acquisition Start Trigger Mode = Off Acquisition Start Trigger Mode = On Acquisition Frame Count Setting the Acquisition Start Trigger Mode and Related Parameters Using a Software Acquisition Start Trigger Introduction Setting the Parameters Related to Software Acquisition Start Triggering and Applying a Software Trigger Signal Using a Hardware Acquisition Start Trigger Introduction Setting the Parameters Related to Hardware Acquisition Start Triggering and Applying a Hardware Trigger Signal ii Basler ace GigE

7 AW Table of Contents 7.4 The Frame Start Trigger Frame Start Trigger Mode Frame Start Trigger Mode = Off Frame Start Trigger Mode = On Setting The Frame Start Trigger Mode and Related Parameters Using a Software Frame Start Trigger Introduction Setting the Parameters Related to Software Frame Start Triggering and Applying a Software Trigger Signal Using a Hardware Frame Start Trigger Introduction Exposure Modes Frame Start Trigger Delay Setting the Parameters Related to Hardware Frame Start Triggering and Applying a Hardware Trigger Signal aca-750 Acquisition Control Differences Overview Field Output Modes Setting the Field Output Mode Setting the Exposure Time Electronic Shutter Operation Global Shutter (All Cameras Except aca ) Rolling Shutter (aca Only) The Flash Window Overlapping Exposure with Sensor Readout (All Models Except aca ) Overlapping Image Acquisitions (aca Only) Acquisition Monitoring Tools Exposure Active Signal Flash Window Signal Acquisition Status Indicator Trigger Wait Signals Acquisition Trigger Wait Signal The Frame Trigger Wait Signal Camera Events Acquisition Timing Chart Maximum Allowed Frame Rate Using Basler pylon to Check the Maximum Allowed Frame Rate Increasing the Maximum Allowed Frame Rate Removing the Frame Rate Limit (aca Only) Use Case Descriptions and Diagrams Color Creation and Enhancement Color Creation (All Color Models Except the aca750-30gc) Bayer Color Filter Alignment Pixel Data Formats Available on Cameras with a Bayer Filter Basler ace GigE iii

8 Table of Contents AW Color Creation on the aca750-30gc Pixel Data Formats Available on Cameras with a CMYeG Filter Integrated IR Cut Filter Color Enhancement Features White Balance Gamma Correction Matrix Color Transformation on All Color Models Except the aca750-30gc The Custom Light Source Setting Matrix Color Transformation on aca750-30gc Cameras The Custom Light Source Setting Color Adjustment A Procedure for Setting the Color Enhancements The "Color" Factory Setup Pixel Data Formats Setting the Pixel Data Format Pixel Data Formats for Mono Cameras Mono 8 Format Mono 12 Format Mono 12 Packed Format YUV 4:2:2 Packed Format YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Format Pixel Data Output Formats for Color Cameras Bayer BG 8 Format Bayer GR 8 Format Bayer BG 12 Format Bayer GR 12 Format Bayer BG 12 Packed Format Bayer GR 12 Packed Format YUV 4:2:2 Packed Format YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Format Mono 8 Format Pixel Transmission Sequence Standard Features Gain Setting the Gain Black Level Setting the Black Level Remove Parameter Limits Digital Shift Digital Shift with 12 Bit Pixel Formats Digital Shift with 8 Bit Pixel Formats Precautions When Using Digital Shift Enabling and Setting Digital Shift Image Area of Interest (AOI) iv Basler ace GigE

9 AW Table of Contents Changing AOI Parameters "On-the-Fly" Stacked Zone Imaging (aca , aca Only) Setting Stacked Zone Imaging Sequencer Auto Sequence Advance Mode Operation Configuration Controlled Sequence Advance Mode Operation with the "Always Active" Sequence Control Source Operation with the Input Line as Sequence Control Source Operation with the "Disabled" Sequence Control Source Configuration Free Selection Sequence Advance Mode Operation Configuration Binning Binning on Monochrome Cameras Binning on Color Cameras (aca gc Only) Considerations When Using Binning Vertical Decimation (aca , aca Only) Considerations When Using Decimation Reverse X Luminance Lookup Table Auto Functions Common Characteristics Auto Function Operating Modes Auto Function AOIs Assignment of an Auto Function to an Auto Function AOI Positioning of an Auto Function AOI Relative to the Image AOI Setting an Auto Function AOI Gain Auto Exposure Auto Gray Value Adjustment Damping Auto Function Profile Balance White Auto Using an Auto Function Minimum Output Pulse Width Event Reporting Test Images Test Image Descriptions Device Information Parameters User Defined Values Configuration Sets Selecting a Factory Setup as the Default Set Saving a User Set Basler ace GigE v

10 Table of Contents AW Loading the User Set or the Default Set into the Active Set Selecting the Startup Set Chunk Features What are Chunk Features? Making the "Chunk Mode" Active and Enabling the Extended Data Stamp Frame Counter Time Stamp Trigger Input Counter Line Status All CRC Checksum Sequence Set Index Troubleshooting and Support Tech Support Resources Obtaining an RMA Number Before Contacting Basler Technical Support Appendix A Basler Network Drivers and Parameters A.1 The Basler Filter Driver A.2 The Basler Performance Driver A.2.1 General Parameters A.2.2 Threshold Resend Mechanism Parameters A.2.3 Timeout Resend Mechanism Parameters A.2.4 Threshold and Timeout Resend Mechanisms Combined A.2.5 Adapter Properties A.2.6 Transport Layer Parameters Appendix B Network Related Camera Parameters and Managing Bandwidth 349 B.1 Network Related Parameters in the Camera B.2 Managing Bandwidth When Multiple Cameras Share a Single Network Path B.3 A Procedure for Managing Bandwidth Revision History Index vi Basler ace GigE

11 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions 1 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions This chapter lists the camera models covered by the manual. It provides the general specifications for those models and the basic requirements for using them. This chapter also includes specific precautions that you should keep in mind when using the cameras. We strongly recommend that you read and follow the precautions. 1.1 Models The current Basler ace GigE Vision camera models are listed in the top row of the specification tables on the next pages of this manual. The camera models are differentiated by their sensor size, their maximum frame rate at full resolution, and whether the camera s sensor is mono or color. Unless otherwise noted, the material in this manual applies to all of the camera models listed in the tables. Material that only applies to a particular camera model or to a subset of models, such as to color cameras only, will be so designated. Basler ace GigE 1

12 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW General Specifications Specification aca640-90gm/gc aca gm/gc Sensor Size (H x V pixels) Sensor Type gm: 659 x 494 gc: 658 x 492 Sony ICX424 AL/AQ Progressive scan CCD Global shutter gm: 659 x 494 gc: 658 x 492 Sony ICX618 ALA/AQA Progressive scan CCD Global shutter Optical Size 1/3" 1/4" Pixel Size (H x V) 7.4 µm x 7.4 µm 5.6 µm x 5.6 µm Max. Frame Rate (at full resolution) 90 fps 100 fps Mono/Color Mono or color (color models include a Bayer pattern RGB filter on the sensor) Mono or color (color models include a Bayer pattern RGB filter on the sensor) Data Output Type Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) Pixel Data Formats Mono Models: Mono 8 YUV 4:2:2 Packed Mono 12 YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Mono 12 Packed Color Models: Mono 8 Bayer BG 12 Packed Bayer BG 8 YUV 4:2:2 Packed Bayer BG 12 YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed ADC Bit Depth Synchronization Exposure Control Camera Power Requirements 12 bits Via external trigger signal, via the Ethernet connection, or free run Via external trigger signal or programmable via the camera API PoE (Power over Ethernet 802.3af compliant) or +12 VDC (± 10%), < 1% ripple, supplied via the camera s 6-pin Hirose connector Table 1: General Specifications ~ 3.1 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector ~ 2.3 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector Note: When using extremely small AOIs, power consumption may increase to 2.4 W. 2 Basler ace GigE

13 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Specification aca640-90gm/gc aca gm/gc I/O Ports Lens Adapter Size (L x W x H) Weight Conformity 1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-isolated output line C-mount; CS-mount 42.0 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (without lens adapter or connectors) 60.3 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (with lens adapter and connectors) < 90 g CE, UL (in preparation), FCC, GenICam, GigE Vision, IP30, RoHS, IEEE 802.3af (PoE) Software Driver Basler s GigE Vision compliant pylon SDK including filter and performance drivers. Available for Windows or Linux in 32 and 64 bit versions. Table 1: General Specifications Basler ace GigE 3

14 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Specification aca gm/gc aca750-30gm/gc Sensor Size (H x V pixels) Sensor Type gm: 659 x 494 gc: 658 x 492 Sony ICX414 AL/AQ Progressive scan CCD Global shutter gm: 752 x 580 gc: 748 x 576 Sony ICX409 AL/AK Interlaced scan CCD Global shutter Optical Size 1/2" 1/3" Pixel Size (H x V) 9.9 µm x 9.9 µm 6.5 µm x 6.25 µm Max. Frame Rate (at full resolution) 100 fps 30 fps Mono/Color Mono or color (color models include a Bayer pattern RGB filter on the sensor) Mono or color (color models include a CMYeG color filter on the sensor) Data Output Type Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) Pixel Data Formats Mono Models: Mono 8 Mono 12 Mono 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Mono Models: Mono 8 Mono 12 Mono 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed ADC Bit Depth Color Models: Mono 8 Bayer BG 8 Bayer BG 12 Bayer BG 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed 12 bits Color Models: Mono 8 YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Synchronization Exposure Control Camera Power Requirements Via external trigger signal, via the Ethernet connection, or free run Via external trigger signal or programmable via the camera API PoE (Power over Ethernet 802.3af compliant) or +12 VDC (± 10%), < 1% ripple, supplied via the camera s 6-pin Hirose connector ~ 3.6 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector ~ 2.6 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector I/O Ports 1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-isolated output line Lens Adapter C-mount; CS-mount Table 2: General Specifications 4 Basler ace GigE

15 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Specification aca gm/gc aca750-30gm/gc Size (L x W x H) Weight Conformity 42.0 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (without lens adapter or connectors) 60.3 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (with lens adapter and connectors) < 90 g CE, UL (in preparation), FCC, GenICam, GigE Vision, IP30, RoHS, IEEE 802.3af (PoE) Software Driver Basler s GigE Vision compliant pylon SDK including filter and performance drivers. Available for Windows or Linux in 32 and 64 bit versions. Table 2: General Specifications Basler ace GigE 5

16 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Specification aca gm/gc aca gm/gc Sensor Size (H x V pixels) Sensor Type gm: 782 x 582 gc: 780 x 580 Sony ICX415 AL/AQ Progressive scan CCD Global shutter gm: 1296 x 966 gc: 1294 x 964 Sony ICX445 AL/AQ Progressive scan CCD Global shutter Optical Size 1/2" 1/3" Pixel Size (H x V) 8.3 µm x 8.3 µm 3.75 µm x 3.75 µm Max. Frame Rate (at full resolution) 75 fps 30 fps Mono/Color Mono or color (color models include a Bayer pattern RGB filter on the sensor) Mono or color (color models include a Bayer pattern RGB filter on the sensor) Data Output Type Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) Pixel Data Formats Mono Models: Mono 8 YUV 4:2:2 Packed Mono 12 YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Mono 12 Packed Color Models: Mono 8 Bayer BG 12 Packed Bayer BG 8 YUV 4:2:2 Packed Bayer BG 12 YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed ADC Bit Depth Synchronization Exposure Control Camera Power Requirements 12 bits Via external trigger signal, via the Ethernet connection, or free run Via external trigger signal or programmable via the camera API PoE (Power over Ethernet 802.3af compliant) or +12 VDC (± 10%), < 1% ripple, supplied via the camera s 6-pin Hirose connector ~ 3.6 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector ~ 2.5 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector Note: When using extremely small AOIs, power consumption may increase to 2.9 W. I/O Ports Lens Adapter Size (L x W x H) 1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-isolated output line C-mount; CS-mount 42.0 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (without lens adapter or connectors) 60.3 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (with lens adapter and connectors) Weight Table 3: General Specifications < 90 g 6 Basler ace GigE

17 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Specification aca gm/gc aca gm/gc Conformity CE, UL (in preparation), FCC, GenICam, GigE Vision, IP30, RoHS, IEEE 802.3af (PoE) Software Driver Basler s GigE Vision compliant pylon SDK including filter and performance drivers. Available for Windows or Linux in 32 and 64 bit versions. Table 3: General Specifications Basler ace GigE 7

18 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Specification aca gm/gc aca gm/gc Sensor Size (H x V pixels) Sensor Type gm: 1628 x 1236 gc: 1624 x 1234 Sony ICX274 AL/AQ Progressive scan CCD Global shutter gm: 2048 x 1088 gc: 2046 x 1086 CMOSIS CMV2000-2E5M / CMV2000-2E5C Progressive scan CMOS Global shutter Optical Size 1/1.8" 2/3" Pixel Size 4.4 µm x 4.4 µm 5.5 µm x 5.5 µm Max. Frame Rate (at full resolution) Mono/Color Data Output Type 20 fps 50 fps Mono or color (color models include a Bayer pattern RGB filter on the sensor) Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) Pixel Data Formats Mono Models: Mono 8 Mono 12 Mono 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Mono Models: Mono 8 Mono 12 Mono 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed ADC Bit Depth Color Models: Mono 8 Bayer BG 8 Bayer BG 12 Bayer BG 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed 12 bits Color Models: Mono 8 Bayer GR 8 Bayer GR 12 Bayer GR 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Synchronization Exposure Control Camera Power Requirements Via external trigger signal, via the Ethernet connection, or free run Via external trigger signal or programmable via the camera API PoE (Power over Ethernet 802.3af compliant) or +12 VDC (±10%), < 1% ripple, supplied via the camera s 6-pin Hirose connector ~ 3.4 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector ~ 2.8 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector I/O Ports 1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-isolated output line Lens Adapter C-mount; CS-mount C-mount Size (L x W x H) 42.0 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (without lens adapter or connectors) 60.3 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (with lens adapter and connectors) Table 4: General Specifications 8 Basler ace GigE

19 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Specification aca gm/gc aca gm/gc Weight Conformity < 90 g CE, UL (in preparation), FCC, GenICam, GigE Vision, IP30, RoHS, IEEE 802.3af (PoE) Software Driver Basler s GigE Vision compliant pylon SDK including filter and performance drivers. Available for Windows or Linux in 32 and 64 bit versions. Table 4: General Specifications Basler ace GigE 9

20 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Specification aca gmnir aca gm/gc Sensor Size (H x V pixels) 2048 x 1088 gm: 2048 x 2048 gc: 2046 x 2046 Sensor Type CMOSIS CMV2000-2E12M Progressive scan CMOS Global shutter CMOSIS CMV4000-2E5M / CMV4000-2EM5C Progressive scan CMOS Global shutter Optical Size 2/3" 1" Pixel Size 5.5 µm x 5.5 µm 5.5 µm x 5.5 µm Max. Frame Rate (at full resolution) 50 fps 25 fps Mono/Color Mono (NIR) Mono or color (color models include a Bayer pattern RGB filter on the sensor) Data Output Type Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) Pixel Data Formats Mono and Mono (NIR) models: Mono 8 Mono 12 Mono 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Color Models: Mono 8 Bayer GR 12 Packed Bayer GR 8 YUV 4:2:2 Packed Bayer GR 12 YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed ADC Bit Depth Synchronization Exposure Control Camera Power Requirements 12 bits Via external trigger signal, via the Ethernet connection, or free run Via external trigger signal or programmable via the camera API PoE (Power over Ethernet 802.3af compliant) or +12 VDC (±10%), < 1% ripple, supplied via the camera s 6-pin Hirose connector ~ 2.8 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector ~ 2.9 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector I/O Ports Lens Adapter 1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-isolated output line C-mount Size (L x W x H) 42.0 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (without lens adapter or connectors) 60.3 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (with lens adapter and connectors) Table 5: General Specifications 10 Basler ace GigE

21 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Specification aca gmnir aca gm/gc Weight Conformity < 90 g CE, UL (in preparation), FCC, GenICam, GigE Vision, IP30, RoHS, IEEE 802.3af (PoE) Software Driver Basler s GigE Vision compliant pylon SDK including filter and performance drivers. Available for Windows or Linux in 32 and 64 bit versions. Table 5: General Specifications Basler ace GigE 11

22 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Specification aca gmnir aca gm/gc Sensor Size (H x V pixels) 2048 x 2048 gm: 2592 x 1944 gc: 2590 x 1942 Sensor Type CMOSIS CMV4000-2E12M Progressive scan CMOS Global shutter Aptina MT9P031 Progressive scan CMOS Rolling shutter Optical Size 1" 1/2.5" Pixel Size 5.5 µm x 5.5 µm 2.2 µm x 2.2 µm Max. Frame Rate (at full resolution) 25 fps 14.6 fps Mono/Color Mono (NIR) Mono or color (color models include a Bayer pattern RGB filter on the sensor) Data Output Type Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) Pixel Data Formats ADC Bit Depth Mono and Mono (NIR) Models: Mono 8 Mono 12 Mono 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Color Models: Mono 8 Bayer GR 8 Bayer GR 12 Bayer GR 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed 12 bits Mono Models: Mono 8 Mono 12 Mono 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Color Models: Mono 8 Bayer BG 8 Bayer BG 12 Bayer BG 12 Packed YUV 4:2:2 Packed YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV) Packed Synchronization Exposure Control Camera Power Requirements Via external trigger signal, via the Ethernet connection, or free run Via external trigger signal or programmable via the camera API PoE (Power over Ethernet 802.3af compliant) or +12 VDC (±10%), < 1% ripple, supplied via the camera s 6-pin Hirose connector ~ 2.9 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector ~ 2.5 W when using Power over Ethernet ~ VDC when supplied via the camera s 6-pin connector I/O Ports 1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-isolated output line Lens Adapter C-mount C-mount; CS-mount Size (L x W x H) 42.0 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (without lens adapter or connectors) 60.3 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm (with lens adapter and connectors) Table 6: General Specifications 12 Basler ace GigE

23 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Specification aca gmnir aca gm/gc Weight Conformity < 90 g CE, UL (in preparation), FCC, GenICam, GigE Vision, IP30, RoHS, IEEE 802.3af (PoE) Software Driver Basler s GigE Vision compliant pylon SDK including filter and performance drivers. Available for Windows or Linux in 32 and 64 bit versions. Table 6: General Specifications Basler ace GigE 13

24 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Spectral Response Mono Camera Spectral Response The following graphs show the spectral response for each available monochrome camera model. The spectral response curves exclude lens characteristics and light source characteristics. Relative Response Wavelength (nm) Fig. 1: aca640-90gm Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) 14 Basler ace GigE

25 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Relative Response Wavelength (nm) Fig. 2: aca gm Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Relative Response Wavelength (nm) Fig. 3: aca gm Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Basler ace GigE 15

26 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Relative Response Wavelength (nm) Fig. 4: aca750-30gm Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Relative Response Wavelength (nm) Fig. 5: aca780-75gm Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) 16 Basler ace GigE

27 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Relative Response Wavelength (nm) Fig. 6: aca gm Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Relative Response Wavelength (nm) Fig. 7: aca gm Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Basler ace GigE 17

28 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Quantum Efficiency (%) Wavelength (nm) Fig. 8: aca gm, aca gm Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Quantum Efficiency (%) Wavelength (nm) Fig. 9: aca gmnir, aca gmnir Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) 18 Basler ace GigE

29 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Quantum Efficiency (%) Wavelength (nm) Fig. 10: aca gm Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Basler ace GigE 19

30 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Color Camera Spectral Response The following graphs show the spectral response for each available color camera model. The spectral response curves exclude lens characteristics, light source characteristics, and IR-cut filter characteristics. To obtain best performance from color models of the camera, use of a dielectric IR cut filter is recommended. The filter should transmit in a range from 400 nm to nm, and it should cut off from nm to 1100 nm. A suitable IR cut filter is built into the lens adapter on color models of the camera. Relative Response Blue Green Red Wavelength (nm) Fig. 11: aca640-90gc Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) 20 Basler ace GigE

31 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Relative Response Blue Green Red Wavelength (nm) Fig. 12: aca gc Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Relative Response Blue Green Red Wavelength (nm) Fig. 13: aca gc Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Basler ace GigE 21

32 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Relative Response Cyan Magenta Yellow Green Wavelength (nm) Fig. 14: aca750-30gc Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Relative Response Blue Green Red Wavelength (nm) Fig. 15: aca780-75gc Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) 22 Basler ace GigE

33 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Relative Response Blue Green Red Wavelength (nm) Fig. 16: aca gc Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Relative Response Blue Green Red Wavelength (nm) Fig. 17: aca gc Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Basler ace GigE 23

34 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Quantum Efficiency (%) Blue Green Red 0 Wavelength (nm) Fig. 18: aca gc, aca gc Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) Quantum Efficiency (%) Blue Green Red Wavelength (nm) Fig. 19: aca gc Spectral Response (From Sensor Data Sheet) 24 Basler ace GigE

35 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions 1.4 Mechanical Specifications The camera housing conforms to protection class IP30 assuming that the lens mount is covered by a lens or by the protective plastic seal that is shipped with the camera Camera Dimensions and Mounting Points The dimensions in millimeters for cameras equipped with a C-mount lens adapter are as shown in Figure 20. The dimensions for cameras equipped with a CS-mount lens adapter are as shown in Figure 21. Camera housings are equipped with mounting holes on the bottom as shown in the drawings (dimension for M3) x M2; 4 deep Bottom M3; 3 deep x M2; 3 deep 2x M3; 3 deep x M2; 3 deep 22 (dimension for M2) All models except aca , aca Photosensitive surface of the sensor 29 Top aca , aca models 29 Not to Scale Fig. 20: Mechanical Dimensions (in mm) for Cameras with the C-mount Lens Adapter Basler ace GigE 25

36 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW (dimension for M3) x M2; 4 deep Bottom M3; 3 deep x M2; 3 deep 2x M3; 3 deep 2x M2; 3 deep 22 (dimension for M2) Photosensitive surface of the sensor Top Not to Scale Fig. 21: Mechanical Dimensions (in mm) for Cameras with the CS-mount Lens Adapter 26 Basler ace GigE

37 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Maximum Allowed Lens Thread Length The C-mount lens mount and the CS-mount lens mount on all cameras is normally equipped with a plastic filter holder. The length of the threads on any lens you use with the cameras depends on the lens adapter type you use with the camera: Camera with C-mount lens adapter (see Figure 22): The thread length can be a maximum of 9.6 mm, and the lens can intrude into the camera body a maximum of 10.8 mm. Camera with CS-mount lens adapter (see Figure 23): The thread length can be a maximum of 4.6 mm, and the lens can intrude into the camera body a maximum of 5.8 mm. NOTICE If either of these limits is exceeded, the lens mount or the filter holder will be damaged or destroyed and the camera will no longer operate properly. Note that on color cameras, the filter holder will be populated with an IR cut filter. On monochrome cameras, the filter holder will be present, but will not be populated with an IR cut filter. Filter Holder (11) C-mount Lens (9.6) C-mount Thread 23.1 Max IR Cut Filter (color cameras only) Thread: 9.6 Max 10.8 Max Unthreaded Not to Scale Fig. 22: Maximum Lens Thread Length (Dimensions in mm) for Cameras with the C-mount Lens Adapter Basler ace GigE 27

38 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Filter Holder CS-mount Lens (6) (4.6) CS-mount Thread 23.1 Max IR Cut Filter (color cameras only) Thread: 4.6 Max 5.8 Max Unthreaded Not to Scale Fig. 23: Maximum Lens Thread Length (Dimensions in mm) for Cameras with the CS-mount Lens Adapter 28 Basler ace GigE

39 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions Mechanical Stress Test Results Cameras were submitted to an independent mechanical testing laboratory and subjected to the stress tests listed below. The mechanical stress tests were performed on selected camera models. After mechanical testing, the cameras exhibited no detectable physical damage and produced normal images during standard operational testing. Test Standard Conditions Vibration (sinusoidal, each axis) DIN EN Hz / 1.5 mm_ Hz / 20 g_1 Octave/Minute 10 repetitions Shock (each axis) DIN EN g / 11 ms / 10 shocks positive 20 g / 11 ms / 10 shocks negative Bump (each axis) DIN EN g / 11 ms / 100 shocks positive 20 g / 11 ms / 100 shocks negative Vibration (broad-band random, digital control, each axis) DIN EN Hz / 0.05 PSD (ESS standard profile) / 00:30 h Table 7: Mechanical Stress Tests The mechanical stress tests were performed with a dummy lens connected to a C-mount. The dummy lens was 35 mm long and had a mass of 66 g. Using a heavier or longer lens requires an additional support for the lens. Basler ace GigE 29

40 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Software Licensing Information The software in the camera includes the LWIP TCP/IP implementation. The copyright information for this implementation is as follows: Copyright (c) 2001, 2002 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR "AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. 30 Basler ace GigE

41 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions 1.6 Avoiding EMI and ESD Problems The cameras are frequently installed in industrial environments. These environments often include devices that generate electromagnetic interference (EMI) and they are prone to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Excessive EMI and ESD can cause problems with your camera such as false triggering or can cause the camera to suddenly stop capturing images. EMI and ESD can also have a negative impact on the quality of the image data transmitted by the camera. To avoid problems with EMI and ESD, you should follow these general guidelines: Always use high quality shielded cables. The use of high quality cables is one of the best defenses against EMI and ESD. Try to use camera cables that are the correct length and try to run the camera cables and power cables parallel to each other. Avoid coiling camera cables. If the cables are too long, use a meandering path rather then coiling the cables. Avoid placing camera cables parallel to wires carrying high-current, switching voltages such as wires supplying stepper motors or electrical devices that employ switching technology. Placing camera cables near to these types of devices may cause problems with the camera. Attempt to connect all grounds to a single point, e.g., use a single power outlet for the entire system and connect all grounds to the single outlet. This will help to avoid large ground loops. (Large ground loops can be a primary cause of EMI problems.) Use a line filter on the main power supply. Install the camera and camera cables as far as possible from devices generating sparks. If necessary, use additional shielding. Decrease the risk of electrostatic discharge by taking the following measures: Use conductive materials at the point of installation (e.g., floor, workplace). Use suitable clothing (cotton) and shoes. Control the humidity in your environment. Low humidity can cause ESD problems. The Basler application note called Avoiding EMI and ESD in Basler Camera Installations provides much more detail about avoiding EMI and ESD. This application note can be obtained from the Downloads section of our website: Basler ace GigE 31

42 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions AW Environmental Requirements Temperature and Humidity Housing temperature during operation: Humidity during operation: Storage temperature: Storage humidity: 0 C C (+32 F F) 20 % %, relative, non-condensing -20 C C (-4 F F) 20 % %, relative, non-condensing Heat Dissipation You must provide sufficient heat dissipation to maintain the temperature of the camera housing at 50 C or less. Since each installation is unique, Basler does not supply a strictly required technique for proper heat dissipation. Instead, we provide the following general guidelines: In all cases, you should monitor the temperature of the camera housing and make sure that the temperature does not exceed 50 C. Keep in mind that the camera will gradually become warmer during the first hour of operation. After one hour, the housing temperature should stabilize and no longer increase. If your camera is mounted on a substantial metal component in your system, this may provide sufficient heat dissipation. The use of a fan to provide air flow over the camera is an extremely efficient method of heat dissipation. The use of a fan provides the best heat dissipation. 32 Basler ace GigE

43 AW Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions 1.8 Precautions NOTICE Avoid dust on the sensor. The camera is shipped with a protective plastic seal on the lens mount. To avoid collecting dust on the camera s IR cut filter (color cameras) or sensor (mono cameras), make sure that you always put the protective seal in place when there is no lens mounted on the camera. NOTICE On all cameras, the lens thread length is limited. All cameras (mono and color) are equipped with a plastic filter holder located in the lens mount. The location of the filter holder limits the length of the threads on any lens you use with the camera. If a lens with a very long thread length is used, the filter holder or the lens mount will be damaged or destroyed and the camera will no longer operate properly. For more specific information about the lens thread length, see Section on page 27. NOTICE Voltage outside of the specified range can cause damage. 1. If you are supplying camera power via Power over Ethernet (PoE), the power must comply with the IEEE 802.3af specification. 2. If you are supplying camera power via the camera s 6-pin connector and the voltage of the power is greater than VDC, damage to the camera can result. If the voltage is less than VDC, the camera may operate erratically. NOTICE An incorrect plug can damage the 6-pin connector. The plug on the cable that you attach to the camera s 6-pin connector must have 6 female pins. Using a plug designed for a smaller or a larger number of pins can damage the connector. Basler ace GigE 33