PRIMETECH ENGINEERING RoHS Operation Manual Ver. 1.0 SWIR 1.3M/0.3M (Black & White) GigE Vision compatible Model PXG130SP / PXG130S PXG030SP / PXG030S Primetech Engineering Corp.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Primetech Engineering product. We ensure that you will enjoy this and other products from Primetech Engineering for many years. Keep this manual and warranty card handy for future reference. For Safe Use of the Product To ensure the safe use of this product, carefully read the warnings and cautions provided below prior to use: Warning Caution Failure to follow the warning message may result in death or serious injury.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Disclaimer Primetech Engineering shall assume no responsibility for the following under any circumstance: ■ Loss arising from fire, earthquake, a man-made disaster or an act of God; willful or accidental misuse of the product; or use of the product by a third party in an abnormal manner; ■ Loss arising from repair or modification performed by the customer; ■ Incidental loss (lost business profit, suspension of business, etc.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Revision History Revision 1.0 Date of revision 2021/8/6 Description of change Released the initial version.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Table of Contents 1. Overview ................................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1. 2. Characteristics ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 System Configuration .......................................................................................
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 7.3. Spectral sensitivity characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 40 8. External dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 41 9. Quality Assurance .............................................................................................................................
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 1. Overview This operation manual describes functions and procedures for the GigE Vision interface SWIR1.3M/0.3M (B/W) CMOS Camera (B/W). 1.1. Characteristics •Interface Compliant with the GigE Vision interface. Supports DC12V input using the attached AC adapter. •Resolution The number of effective pixels of the camera module is 1280(H) x 1024(V) for PXG130SP/PXG130S, 640(H) x 512(V) for PXG030SP/PXG030S.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING ・Triggered shutter By using the external trigger, one still image can be obtained. Accurately capture objects moving at high speed. ・Output bit length switching 8 bit (MONO8) / 10 bit (MONO10) /12 bit (MONO12) output can be selected. ・Decimation function The decimation of 1/2 horizontal and 1/2 vertical can be selected. ・Image cropping function (ROI) Image cropping is possible in one area, 8 pixel steps (H/V). ・Frame rate The frame rate can be set arbitrarily.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 2. System Configuration The included contents, the items to be prepared by the customer, and an example of the system configuration are shown below. 2.1. Included contents < Camera module x 1> < Camera cable x 1 > < Spare connector x 1 > 2.2.
2.3. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Items to be prepared by the customer as needed < Network card ※2 > ※2 Network card： Insert the network card into the expansion slot of the host device (PC, etc.). Use a 1000BASE-T compatible, jumbo packet compatible one suitable for your system. The LAN connector that comes with your PC is also can be used. In this case, a network card does not needed. 2.4. System configuration example An example of the system configuration is shown below.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 3. Specifications of Camera Parts The specifications of each part of the camera are shown below. 3.1. Front/Top/Bottom/Side ② Screw hole for installing tripod (1/4-20UNC depth 5) ① ② Lens mount (C-mount) ③ (1/4-20UNC depth 5) Auxiliary screw hole for fixing the camera (4-M3 depth 5) ② ① Screw hole for installing tripod Screw hole for installing tripod (1/4-20UNC depth 5) Lens mount (C-mount) Attach C-mount lenses and optics to the camera module.
3.2. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Rear panel ① DC in / GPIO terminal (D-sub 15 pin connector: socket) LED (Green) LAN port ② (RJ45 connector: jack) Lights when connected normally LED (orange) Lights up while sending and receiving data ① DC in / GPIO terminal (15 pin connector) The connector model and pin assignment are shown below.
3.3. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Cable connection Connect the attached camera cable to the DC in / GPIO terminal and the LAN cable to the LAN port. When connecting a LAN cable with fixing screws, turn the connector fixing screws on the left and right of the connector firmly to fix it. For the other connector of each cable, connect the attached AC adapter to the DC jack of the camera cable, and connect the LAN cable to the network card of the host device. 3.4.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 3.5. GPIO signal specifications The GPIO signals specifications are shown below. GPIO_IN specification (Trigger in) The voltage applicable to GPIO_IN should be + 5V to + 12 VDC. When using with a power supply voltage higher than that, combine an appropriate resistor. The circuit diagram is as follows. VCC (+ 3.3V) 3.3K To internal circuit 3.3K (rated 0.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 4. Detail of function The functions of this camera are shown for each register. 4.1. DeviceControl The DeviceControl registers are shown below. DeviceControl register list 4.2. Name DeviceVendorName Visibility Beginner Access R Values Primetech Engineering Corp. PXG030SP, PXG030S, PXG130SP, PXG130S www.pte.
4.3. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Decimation The Decimation registers are shown below. Binning register list Name Decimation Horizontal Decimation Vertical Visibility Expert Expert Access R/W R/W 1:OFF, 1:OFF, Values 2:1/2 decimation horizontal 2:1/2 decimation vertical Note) ROI and Decimation cannot be used at the same time. Decimation Horizontal, Decimation Vertical cannot be changed during video output (in Grab). 4.4. Reverse The Reverse registers are shown below. Reverse register list Name 4.
4.6. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING TestPattern The TestPattern registers are shown below.
4.7. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING AcquisitionControl The TriggerControl registers are shown below. AcquisitionControl register list Name Visibility Access AcquisitionMode Beginner R/(W) MultiFrame Continuous AcquisitionStart Beginner (R)/W - AcquisitionStop AcquisitionFrameCount Beginner Beginner (R)/W R/W Number of video transfer frame AcquisitionFrameRate Beginner R/W Values Video transfer frame rate, 0.
4.8. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING TriggerControl The TriggerControl registers are shown below. TriggerControl register list Name Visibility Access TriggerMode Beginner R/W Off On TriggerSoftware Beginner R/W Execute TriggerSource Beginner R/W TriggerActivation Beginner R/W Expert R/W TriggerDelay Values GPIO_IN1 GPIO_IN2 GPIO_IN3 Software RisingEdge LevelHigh FallingEdge LevelLow 0 ~ 80000 μsec, 1 μsec step Note) TriggerMode cannot be changed during video output (in Grab).
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING ① RisingEdge Prohibition period for next trigger input Trigger TriggerDelay ExposureTime ※ Exposure Data out ※The exposure time is the value set by ExposureTime register. ② LevelHigh Prohibition period for next trigger input Trigger Delayed trigger TriggerDelay ※ Exposure Data out ※The exposure time is the pulse width of the trigger.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 4.9. ExposureControl The ExposureControl register is shown below. ExposureControl register list Name ExposureTime Visibility Access Beginner R/W Values 15~80000 μsec The Exposure Time in the internal synchronization mode (when the Trigger Mode is OFF) is set as a discrete value for each horizontal period inside the CMOS sensor. Therefore, the value entered in this register is automatically rounded to a settable value.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 4.10. DigitalIOControl The DigitalIOControl registers are shown below.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 4.11. Gain The Gain registers are shown below. Gain register list Name GainSelector Gain Visibility Beginner Beginner Access R R/W Values ALL 0.0～42.0dB The CMOS sensor operates with analog gain up to 18.0 dB. 18.1dB to 42dB is a combination of analog gain and digital gain. When increasing gain, the number of white spots tends to be increased on the screen. Therefore, PXG130SP / PXG030SP is recommend up to 20dB and PXG130S / PXG030S is up to 10dB 4.12.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 4.15. CrossLine The CrossLine register is shown below. CrossLine register list Name CrossLine Visibility Access Beginner R/W Visibility Access Values Off On 4.16. Binalize The Binalize registers are shown below. Binalize register list Name BinarizeEnable Beginner R/W BinarizeValue Beginner R/W Visibility Access Values Off On Mono12: 0～4095 Mono10: 0～1023 Mono8: 0～255 4.17. Aperture (Edge enhancement) The Aperture register is shown below.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 4.19. Sensor Temperature Control The Sensor Temperature Control registers are shown below. Since the PXG130S and PXG030S do not have a Perche element, the only item that can be used in the Sensor Temperature Control register is the Sensor Temperature.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 5. Camera connection / image confirmation method 5.1. Outline Use the viewer software "Sphinx GEV Viewer" to connect the camera and check the image. 5.2. Recommended PC specs The recommended PC specifications are shown below.
5.3. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Camera connection 1. Connect the network port on the computer side and the camera network port. 2. Start the computer and turn on the camera. 3. Copy the "SphinxGEVViewerPTE_V *** _ ** _ **********" folder in the attached CD to your computer's local drive. 4. Launch Sphinx GEV Viewer SphinxGEVViewer_x64.exe file is in the "SphinxGEVViewerPTE_V *** _ ** _ **********" → "Win64_x64" folder. When starting for the first time, Right-click the SphinxGEVViewer_x64.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Video output 6. To change each function / setting, select each item in the left Parameter and change it.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Ext1. When the trigger mode is on, click the “Options” button and check the “Ignore Image Timeout”. (If unchecked, a timeout error may occur.) Options Error Message Ext2. Depending on the environment, it may take time to assign an IP address and search for a camera. It may be shortened by fixing the IP setting of the camera / network card. Camera side IP address setting example After entering the set value, please press the Set button.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Ext3. Depending on the environment, the image may not be displayed and the following timeout error may occur. Follow the procedure below. Press the Close button, press the Discovery button again, uncheck “Auto Port”, and click the Open button.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 6. Other 6.1. How to create gamma table 1. Click Options in the Sphinx GEV Viewer. 2. Click LUT Generator for Gamma Table / LUT in Options. 3. The Gamma Table / LUT Generator will start. Create an arbitrary γ table file. 4. Creating a γ table file ① Data Bit : select 12bit (Set to the maximum data bit width. In the case of this camera, it is 12bit, so select 12bit.) Select 12bit even when the Pixel Format setting value is Mono8 or Mono10. ② Gamma：Enter arbitrary γ value.
6.2. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING How to load Gamma Table Load the created γ table file into the camera. 1. Click Data Write in Gamma Table / LUT in Option. 2. Open Gamma Table / LUT File opens and selects the table file to load. 3. Load the table file and rewrite the gamma table inside the camera. When the rewrite end message arrives, the rewrite is complete. 4. Finally, turn the power inside the camera off and then on again.
6.3. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING Packet Delay Settings The Ethernet bandwidth can be limited by setting the Packet Delay. With this setting, the failure of image capture can be minimized. Please adjust according to the PC specs. Note) By limiting the bandwidth, the capture failure can be reduced, but on the other hand, the maximum frame rate will drop, so please be careful. 1. How to change the initial value of Packet Delay Open "SphinxGEVViewer.ini" in the same folder as SphinxGEVViewer.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 6.4. Defect pixel correction setting Use the dedicated software SphinxGEV_DPCTool to add / reduce defective pixels. Execute SphinxGEV_DPCTool_x64.exe in the "SphinxGEVViewerPTE_V *** _ ** _ **********"-> "Win64_x64" folder copied from the attached CD. At the first startup, right-click and select "Run as administrator" to start. 1．Screen when the application starts 2．Correction setting item ① Enable DPC: ② Detect Setting ③ Check to enable the correction function.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 3．Correction procedure ① Connect the camera and put it in the image shooting state (check Grab). ② Uncheck "Enable DPC" to disable the correction. ③ Adjust the camera gain. ④ Set each item of Detect Setting, White / Black Threshold. ⑤ To create correction data for only white points or black points, press the SPI Flash-> App button of Load Data and read the current correction data. ⑥ When detecting white spots, make the entire image light-shielded.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 6.5. PC settings 1. Firewall Set the access permission to the Viewer app to the firewall. If the permissions is not set, the camera can be detected by Discovery, but no image is displayed. 2. Jumbo Packet This camera is set to communicate with a jumbo packet (jumbo frame) size of 8192 bytes. Please use a network card that supports jumbo packets (jumbo frame support).
6.6. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING If you thought it was a malfunction (abnormal phenomenon check sheet) ・Camera status Rear panel Reference Chapter LAN connector The LAN communication status can be check with the LED. When connected normally, the green LED lights up. When communication is normal, the orange LED flashes at high speed.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING ・An error window appears Example Cause Countermeasures Access to the software is blocked by the firewall. Change firewall settings. Reference chapter 6 Without connecting the camera body and LAN cable, the "Quick Grab" button was pressed. Connect the LAN cable. If the camera is not recognized, restart the camera power. 5 Cause Countermeasures Check Reference chapter The cable is not connected properly. Reconnect the power cable and LAN cable.
PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 7. Specification 7.1.
Spectral sensitivity characteristics (Lens characteristics and light source characteristics are excluded.) Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics 1.0 0.9 0.8 Relative Response 7.3. PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.
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PRIMETECH ENGINEERING 9. Quality Assurance 9.1. Quality Assurance Period The free warranty period is one year after delivery. The product will be repaired free of charge only if it breaks down within the warranty period under normal usage conditions. Even within the warranty period, repairs will be charged in the following cases. ・Malfunction due to misuse or improper modification, adjustment or repair. ・Failure due to dropping, flooding, etc. after purchase.
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