Allied Vision Technologies GigE Cameras Manual de usuario
Installation Manual
GigE Vision Cameras
V1.2.0
20 March 2015
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda, Germany
Allied Vision GigE Cameras
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Contents
Contacting Allied Vision .................................................................................. 5
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6
Document history............................................................................................................ 6
Manual conventions......................................................................................................... 7
Styles ....................................................................................................................... 7
Symbols.................................................................................................................... 7
Additional information..................................................................................................... 8
Allied Vision accessories............................................................................................... 8
Allied Vision software .................................................................................................. 8
Safety instructions ............................................................................................10
General safety instructions.............................................................................................. 10
Sensor safety instructions............................................................................................... 11
Changing filters safety instructions................................................................................... 11
Safety instructions for board level cameras (only Manta and Prosilica GB) ................................ 12
Getting started.....................................................................................................14
GigE Vision camera.................................................................................................... 14
Optics..................................................................................................................... 14
GigE Vision software .................................................................................................. 15
Overview of installation.................................................................................................. 15
Installing hardware............................................................................................16
Installing Gigabit Ethernet network card............................................................................ 16
Configuring Ethernet adapter .......................................................................................... 17
Installing Ethernet adapter driver ................................................................................ 17
Modifying Ethernet adapter IP address .......................................................................... 17
Optimizing Ethernet adapter ....................................................................................... 19
Installing camera software...........................................................................22
Overview of software installation...................................................................................... 22
Downloading camera drivers............................................................................................ 22
Installing VIMBA Viewer ................................................................................................. 22
Installing GigE Sample Viewer.......................................................................................... 24
Starting the camera ..........................................................................................25
Power up ..................................................................................................................... 25
Connect to host application............................................................................................. 25
Using Allied Vision viewer applications ................................................26
Using VIMBA Viewer....................................................................................................... 26
Launching application ............................................................................................... 26
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Opening live view: Viewer toolbar................................................................................. 27
Adjusting camera controls: Controller window ................................................................ 28
Camera information: Information window ...................................................................... 28
Live histogram ......................................................................................................... 29
Using GigE Sample Viewer ............................................................................................... 30
Launching application ............................................................................................... 30
Opening live view...................................................................................................... 30
Adjusting camera controls .......................................................................................... 31
Live histogram ......................................................................................................... 31
Camera information................................................................................................... 31
Event channel .......................................................................................................... 32
RS232 serial interface................................................................................................ 33
Seek camera ............................................................................................................ 33
Exporting camera settings .......................................................................................... 34
Modifying camera IP address ....................................................................35
For VIMBA users ............................................................................................................ 35
For PvAPI users ............................................................................................................. 36
Using multiple cameras..................................................................................38
Single Ethernet port .................................................................................................. 39
Multiple Ethernet ports .............................................................................................. 40
Implementing link aggregation ..................................................................42
When is LAG needed? ..................................................................................................... 42
Configuring Link Aggregation .......................................................................................... 43
Multicasting configuration............................................................................46
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................47
Is the camera getting power? ...................................................................................... 47
Is the camera powered, but not detected in viewer? ......................................................... 47
Is the camera listed in Viewer but can't acquire images? ................................................... 49
How to minimize/eliminate dropped packets? ................................................................ 50
Troubleshooting for Bigeye G cameras only (IOD mode) .................................................... 51
Additional references ......................................................................................52
Index...........................................................................................................................53
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Contacting Allied Vision
Contacting Allied Vision
Info
•Technical information:
http://www.alliedvision.com
•Support:
support@alliedvision.com
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH (Headquarters)
Taschenweg 2a
07646 Stadtroda, Germany
Tel.: +49 36428-677-0
Fax: +49 36428-677-28
e-mail: info@alliedvision.com
Allied Vision Technologies Canada Inc.
101-3750 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, BC, V5J 5E9, Canada
Tel.: +1 604-875-8855
Fax: +1 604-875-8856
e-mail: info@alliedvision.com
Allied Vision Technologies Inc.
38 Washington Street
Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
Toll Free number +1 877-USA-1394
Tel.: +1 978-225-2030
Fax: +1 978-225-2029
e-mail: info@alliedvision.com
Allied Vision Technologies Asia Pte. Ltd.
82 Playfair Road
#07-02 D’Lithium
Singapore 368001
Tel.: +65 6634-9027
Fax: +65 6634-9029
e-mail: info@alliedvision.com
Allied Vision Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
2-2109 Hongwell International Plaza
1602# ZhongShanXi Road
Shanghai 200235, China
Tel.: +86 (21) 64861133
Fax: +86 (21) 54233670
e-mail: info@alliedvision.com
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Introduction
Introduction
This GigE Installation Manual provides instructions for first time use of Allied
Vision GigE cameras. Powering up the camera, installing Allied Vision drivers
and related software, and enabling users to get the camera up and running are
the focus of this document.
For information on camera dimensions, feature overview, I/O definition, trigger
timing waveforms, frame rate performance, and camera cleaning instructions
please refer to the Allied Vision Technical Manuals unique for each camera
family.
For detailed information on camera features and controls specific to the Allied
Vision GigE cameras refer to the GigE Camera and Driver Attributes and GigE
Features Reference documents.
Document history
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Allied Vision product literature:
http://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-
documentation
Version Date Remarks
V1.0.0 2013-Jul-04 New Manual – RELEASE Status
V1.0.1 2013-Oct-02 • Added information on how to minimize/eliminate dropped packets on
page 50
• Removed camera cleaning section from the manual
• Updated links for PvAPI SDK and Gigabit Ethernet cameras home page
throughout the manual
V1.1.0 2014-Jul-22 • Added Goldeye G
• Updated Index
V1.2.0 2015-Mar-20 • Updated Allied Vision logo
• Replaced old links with new Allied Vision website links
• Changed file name from ‘GigE Camera and Driver Features’ to ‘GigE Fea-
tures Reference’
Table 1: Document history
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Introduction
Manual conventions
To give this manual an easily understood layout and to emphasize important
information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used:
Styles
Symbols
Style Function Example
Bold Programs, inputs, or
highlighting important
information
bold
Courier Code listings etc. Input
Upper case Register REGISTER
Italics Modes, fields Mode
Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link)
Table 2: Styles
Note
This symbol highlights important information.
Caution
This symbol highlights important instructions.
You have to follow these instructions to avoid
malfunctions.
www
This symbol highlights URLs for further information.
The URL itself is shown in blue.
Example:
http://www.alliedvision.com
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Additional information
This section provides information on accessories and available software for
Allied Vision GigE cameras.
Allied Vision accessories
Allied Vision software
All software packages provided by Allied Vision are free of charge and contain
the following components:
•Drivers
• Software Development Kit (SDK) for camera control and image acquisition
• Examples based on the provided APIs of the SDK
• Documentation and release notes
• Viewer application to operate/configure the cameras
Note
Allied Vision offers a wide range of accessories for the use of
Allied Vision GigE cameras and the easy integration in already
existing applications.
•Gigabit Ethernet accessories including standard GigE
components as well as PoE capable GigE components.
•Lenses for corresponding sensor sizes and resolutions.
(Contact Allied Vision Support for further information.)
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Accessories:
Please contact Allied Vision sales representative or your local
Allied Vision dealer for information on accessories:
http://www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/where-we-
are.html
For more information on third-party hardware components
tested with Allied Vision GigE cameras, read:
Application Note: Hardware Selection for Allied Vision GigE
Cameras:
http://www.alliedvision.com/fileadmin/content/documents/
products/cameras/various/appnote/
Hardware_Selection_for_Allied_Vision_GigE_Cameras.pdf
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All software packages (including documentation and release
notes) provided by Allied Vision can be downloaded at:
http://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-
downloads
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Third-party software
In addition to the software provided by Allied Vision, there are numerous GigE
Vision Standard compliant third-party software options available. In general,
third-party software provides increased functionality such as image processing
and video recording.
Allied Vision’s Vimba SDK is based on the GenICam standard. GenICam-based
third-party software automatically connects with Vimba's transport layers.
Additionally, Vimba includes the Cognex Adapter for VisionPro.
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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
This chapter describes safety instructions/cautions valid for Allied Vision GigE
cameras and special safety instructions/cautions depending on the camera
model used.
General safety instructions
Note
• There are no switches or parts inside the camera that
require adjustment. The guarantee becomes void upon
opening the camera casing.
• If the product is disassembled, reworked or repaired by
anyone other than a recommended service person, Allied
Vision or its suppliers are not responsible for the
subsequent performance or quality of the camera.
•Thecameradoesnot generate dangerous voltages inter-
nally.
Note
IR cut filters for visible light cameras:
All color models are equipped with an optical filter to elimi-
nate the influence of infrared light hitting the sensor. Please
be advised that, as a side effect, this filter reduces sensitivity
in the visible spectrum. See camera technical manual for the
location of IR cut filter.
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