CREVIS Camera Manual

GigE Vision Camera Manual

SCG User Manual

Sony CMOS GigE Camera User Manual

GigE camera photo

1. Get ready

1.1 PC Minimum/Recommended Specifications

1) CPU: Intel Core i3 (minimum), i5 or higher (recommended)

2) RAM: 2GB or more (minimum), 8GB or more (recommended)

3) O/S: Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or higher

4) LAN Card: Intel PRO/1000xT or higher

5) VGA: FHD support (minimum), UHD support or higher (recommended)

1.2 SDK

Using image libraries that support GigE Vision (Cognex, HALCON, Euresys, CVB, etc.)

You can acquire video.

1.3 cable

1.4 Firewall and anti-virus program

1) Windows 7

Start ▶ Control Panel ▶ Windows Firewall ▶ Turn Windows Firewall on or off

Windows 7 firewall settings screen
Windows 7 firewall settings example

2) Windows 8, 8.1, 10

Start ▶ Control Panel ▶ Windows Defender Firewall ▶ Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off

Windows Defender firewall settings screen
Windows Defender firewall settings example

1.5 Precautions

Keep the temperature constant as data output may change as ambient temperature changes.

Set up your network card.

It must be lower than the card's jumbo frame or jumbo packet size.

(However, n is a value within the range where the packet size does not exceed the jumbo frame).

Ex) Recommended packet size when transmitting an image with 2048 * 1024 resolution = (2048 * 8) + 36 = 8228.

1) You can check the current status of the camera through the LED on the back of the camera.

2) If the connection between the host and camera is limited or image acquisition fails, check the status of the LED.

Top: Red fixedBottom: Red fixed

Top red fixed, bottom red fixed status

Disconnect Ethernet or
10Mb or 100Mb connection

Top: Red lightingBottom: Green lighting

Top red lighting, bottom green lighting status

Setting DHCP IP

Top: OffBottom: Green lighting

Top off, bottom green lighting status

Wait after completing IP settings
(Waiting for Acquisition Start)

Top: Green lighting/flashingBottom: Green lighting

Top green lighting or flashing, bottom green lighting status

When the top green LED blinks: image is being transmitted
When the top green LED lights up: Wait for trigger input

Since the product itself does not have a waterproof function, you must be careful not to expose it to excessive moisture.

If the input/output signal is exposed to a strong magnetic or electric field, it may cause distortion of the signal, so be careful.

do.

Power consumption varies depending on the usage environment, but since power consumption is high, seal the area around the product or

Do not block air flow and maintain ventilation.

2. Product specifications

2.1 Product Overview

2.2 Main specifications

Spec. MG-A160M/K-72 MG-A040M/K-280 MG-A121M/K-9 MG-A500M/K-22 MG-A320M/K-35 MG-A600R/L-17 MG-A121R/L-9 MG-A201R/L-5
Sensor 1.6M 0.4M 12.2M 5M 3.2M 6M 12.1M 20.1M
Sensor IMX273LL(Q)R-C IMX287LL(Q)R-C IMX304LL(Q)R-C IMX264LL(Q)R-C IMX265LL(Q)R-C IMX178LL(Q)J IMX226CL(Q)J-C IMX183CL(Q)J-C
Sensor Format 1/2.9" 1/2.9" 1.1" 2/3" 1/1.8" 1/1.8" 1/1.7" 1
Pixel Size(um) 3.45 x 3.45 6.90 x 6.90 3.45 x 3.45 3.45 x 3.45 3.45 x 3.45 2.4 x 2.4 1.85 x 1.85 2.4 x 2.4
Active Pixels 1456 x 1088 728 x 544 4112 x 3008 2464 x 2056 2064 x 1544 3096 x 2076 4024 x 3036 5496 x 3672
Frame Rate
(Max)*
72fps 280fps 9ps 22fps 35fps 17fps 9fps 5fps
Exposure Time Min.1us
+ 14.26us
Min.1us
+ 14.26us
Min.1us
+ 14.26us
Min.1
+13.73us
Min.1
+13.73us
Min.243.5us Min.313.5us Min.430us
Scanning
Method
Full / ROI(Horizontal+Vertical) / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / ROI(Horizontal+Vertical) / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / ROI(Horizontal+Vertical) / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / ROI(Horizontal+Vertical) / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / ROI(Horizontal+Vertical) / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / ROI(Horizontal+Vertical) / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / ROI(Horizontal+Vertical) / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / ROI(Horizontal+Vertical) / Reverse(X,Y,All)
Binning O
(Only Mono Model)
X X X X X X X
ADC Bit Depth 12bit 12bit 12bit 12bit 12bit 12bit 12bit 10bit
Sync. System Internal(Freerun), External(6-pin Circular port), Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External(6-pin Circular port), Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External(6-pin Circular port), Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External(6-pin Circular port), Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External(6-pin Circular port), Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External(6-pin Circular port), Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External(6-pin Circular port), Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External(6-pin Circular port), Software trigger via PC
Trigger Mode Timed, Trigger Width Timed, Trigger Width Timed, Trigger Width Timed, Trigger Width Timed, Trigger Width Timed, Trigger Width Timed, Trigger Width Timed, Trigger Width
Shutter Global Shutter Global Shutter Global Shutter Global Shutter Global Shutter Rolling Shutter Rolling Shutter / Global Reset Rolling Shutter / Global Reset
Gain Abs Analog : 0dB ~ 32dB (1x ~ 39.8x)
Digital : 0dB ~ 24dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 32dB (1x ~ 39.8x)
Digital : 0dB ~ 24dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 32dB (1x ~ 39.8x)
Digital : 0dB ~ 24dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 32dB (1x ~ 39.8x)
Digital : 0dB ~ 24dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 32dB (1x ~ 39.8x)
Digital : 0dB ~ 24dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 27dB(1x ~ 22.5x)
Digital : 0dB ~ 24dB(1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 27dB(1x ~ 22.5x)
Digital : 0dB ~ 24dB(1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 27dB(1x ~ 22.5x)
Digital : 0dB ~ 24dB(1x ~ 16x)
Black Level
(Analog)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 255 (8bit)
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 255 (8bit)
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 255 (8bit)
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
LUT Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) 10bit to 10bit
Gamma Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999)
Auto White
Balance
Off / Once / Continuous (Only Color Models) Off / Once / Continuous (Only Color Models) Off / Once / Continuous (Only Color Models) Off / Once / Continuous (Only Color Models) Off / Once / Continuous (Only Color Models) Off / Once / Continuous (Only Color Models) Off / Once / Continuous (Only Color Models) Off / Once / Continuous (Only Color Models)
Auto
Gain/Exposure
Off / Once / Continuous
Auto Exposure(Gain) Lower Limit / Auto Exposure(Gain) Upper Limit
Off / Once / Continuous
Auto Exposure(Gain) Lower Limit / Auto Exposure(Gain) Upper Limit
Off / Once / Continuous
Auto Exposure(Gain) Lower Limit / Auto Exposure(Gain) Upper Limit
Off / Once / Continuous
Auto Exposure(Gain) Lower Limit / Auto Exposure(Gain) Upper Limit
Off / Once / Continuous
Auto Exposure(Gain) Lower Limit / Auto Exposure(Gain) Upper Limit
Off / Once / Continuous
Auto Exposure(Gain) Lower Limit / Auto Exposure(Gain) Upper Limit
Off / Once / Continuous
Auto Exposure(Gain) Lower Limit / Auto Exposure(Gain) Upper Limit
Off / Once / Continuous
Auto Exposure(Gain) Lower Limit / Auto Exposure(Gain) Upper Limit
ROI Horizontal / Vertical ROI Support Horizontal / Vertical ROI Support Horizontal / Vertical ROI Support Horizontal / Vertical ROI Support Horizontal / Vertical ROI Support Horizontal / Vertical ROI Support Horizontal / Vertical ROI Support Horizontal / Vertical ROI Support
Video I/F Ethernet 1000 Base-T (GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T (GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T (GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T (GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T (GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T (GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T (GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T (GigE Vision Standard)
Video Format Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed
Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed, YUV422Packed
(Not support 12bit mode for MG-A201R/L)
Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed
Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed, YUV422Packed
(Not support 12bit mode for MG-A201R/L)
Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed
Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed, YUV422Packed
(Not support 12bit mode for MG-A201R/L)
Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed
Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed, YUV422Packed
(Not support 12bit mode for MG-A201R/L)
Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed
Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed, YUV422Packed
(Not support 12bit mode for MG-A201R/L)
Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed
Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed, YUV422Packed
(Not support 12bit mode for MG-A201R/L)
Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed
Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed, YUV422Packed
(Not support 12bit mode for MG-A201R/L)
Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed
Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed, YUV422Packed
(Not support 12bit mode for MG-A201R/L)
Communication GigE Vision Standard GigE Vision Standard GigE Vision Standard GigE Vision Standard GigE Vision Standard GigE Vision Standard GigE Vision Standard GigE Vision Standard
Minimum Illumination 1.0 lx, F1.4, Gain MAX, without IR cut filter 1.0 lx, F1.4, Gain MAX, without IR cut filter 1.0 lx, F1.4, Gain MAX, without IR cut filter 1.0 lx, F1.4, Gain MAX, without IR cut filter 1.0 lx, F1.4, Gain MAX, without IR cut filter 1.0 lx, F1.4, Gain MAX, without IR cut filter 1.0 lx, F1.4, Gain MAX, without IR cut filter 1.0 lx, F1.4, Gain MAX, without IR cut filter
SNR B/W : 36dB
Color : 36dB
B/W : 37dB
Color : 37dB
B/W : 42dB
Color : 36dB
B/W : 36dB
Color : 36dB
B/W : 38dB
Color : 38dB
B/W : 40dB
Color : 40dB
B/W : 40dB
Color : 40dB
B/W : 39dB
Color : 39dB
Function Control GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto, Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Gamma Control,
Line Debouncer, Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter, Pattern Noise Removal
GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto, Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Gamma Control,
Line Debouncer, Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter, Pattern Noise Removal
GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto, Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Gamma Control,
Line Debouncer, Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter, Pattern Noise Removal
GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto, Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Gamma Control,
Line Debouncer, Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter, Pattern Noise Removal
GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto, Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Gamma Control,
Line Debouncer, Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter, Pattern Noise Removal
GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto, Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Gamma Control,
Line Debouncer, Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter, Pattern Noise Removal
GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto, Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Gamma Control,
Line Debouncer, Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter, Pattern Noise Removal
GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto, Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Gamma Control,
Line Debouncer, Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter, Pattern Noise Removal
Lens mount C mount C mount C mount C mount C mount C mount C mount C mount
Power Supply DC(12V ± 10%) or PoE DC(12V ± 10%) or PoE DC(12V ± 10%) or PoE DC(12V ± 10%) or PoE DC(12V ± 10%) or PoE DC(12V ± 10%) or PoE DC(12V ± 10%) or PoE DC(12V ± 10%) or PoE
Consum-
ption
DC < 3.1W < 3.1W < 3.2W < 3W < 3.2W < 3.0W < 3W < 3.2W
Consum-
ption
POE < 3.6W < 3.6W < 3.7W < 3.5W < 3.7W < 3.5W < 3.5W < 3.7W
Weight < 60g < 60g < 60g < 60g < 60g < 60g < 60g < 60g
Dimension 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount, Connector) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount, Connector) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount, Connector) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount, Connector) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount, Connector) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount, Connector) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount, Connector) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount, Connector)
Operating /
Storage
0℃ ~ +45℃ (with < 20~80% RH) /-20℃ ~ +60℃ 0℃ ~ +45℃ (with < 20~80% RH) /-20℃ ~ +60℃ 0℃ ~ +45℃ (with < 20~80% RH) /-20℃ ~ +60℃ 0℃ ~ +45℃ (with < 20~80% RH) /-20℃ ~ +60℃ 0℃ ~ +45℃ (with < 20~80% RH) /-20℃ ~ +60℃ 0℃ ~ +45℃ (with < 20~80% RH) /-20℃ ~ +60℃ 0℃ ~ +45℃ (with < 20~80% RH) /-20℃ ~ +60℃ 0℃ ~ +45℃ (with < 20~80% RH) /-20℃ ~ +60℃
Vibration /
Shock
10G / 20G 10G / 20G 10G / 20G 10G / 20G 10G / 20G 10G / 20G 10G / 20G 10G / 20G
Standard
Compliancy
CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A)
Environments RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE
Spec. Spec. MG-A500M/K-FL MG-A500M/K-FL MG-A121M/K-FL MG-A121M/K-FL MG-A161M/K-FL MG-A161M/K-FL MG-A241M/K-FL
Sensor Sensor 5M 5M 12M 12M 16M 16M 24M
Sensor Sensor IMX547-AAM(Q)J-C IMX547-AAM(Q)J-C IMX545-AAM(Q)J-C IMX545-AAM(Q)J-C IMX542-AAM(Q)J-C IMX542-AAM(Q)J-C IMX540-AAM(Q)J-C
Sensor Size Sensor Size 1/1.8" 1/1.8" 1/1.1" 1/1.1" 1.1" 1.1" 1.2"
Pixel Size(um) Pixel Size(um) 2.74 x 2.74 2.74 x 2.74 2.74 x 2.74 2.74 x 2.74 2.74 x 2.74 2.74 x 2.74 2.74 x 2.74
Resolution
(Effective Size)
Resolution
(Effective Size)
2472 x 2064 2472 x 2064 4128 x 3008 4128 x 3008 5328 x 3040 5328 x 3040 5328 x 4608
Resolution
(Effective Size)
Resolution
(Effective Size)
2472 x 2064 2472 x 2064 4128 x 3008 4128 x 3008 5328 x 3040 5328 x 3040 5328 x 4608
Pixel Clock Pixel Clock 74.219MHz 74.219MHz 74.219MHz 74.219MHz 74.219MHz 74.219MHz 74.219MHz
Frame Rate (max.) Frame Rate (max.) 22fps 22fps 9fps 9fps 7fps 7fps 4fps
Frame Rate (max.) Frame Rate (max.) (actual 22.08 fps) (actual 22.08 fps) (actual 9.07 fps) (actual 9.07 fps) (actual 7.03 fps) (actual 7.03 fps) (actual 4.64 fps)
Scanning Method Scanning Method Full / AOI / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / AOI / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / AOI / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / AOI / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / AOI / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / AOI / Reverse(X,Y,All) Full / AOI / Reverse(X,Y,All)
Scanning Method Scanning Method / Decimation (Horizontal+Vertical ) / Decimation (Horizontal+Vertical ) / Decimation (Horizontal+Vertical ) / Decimation (Horizontal+Vertical ) / Decimation (Horizontal+Vertical ) / Decimation (Horizontal+Vertical ) / Decimation (Horizontal+Vertical )
Scanning Method Scanning Method / Binning (Horizontal+Vertical) (Only Mono Models) / Binning (Horizontal+Vertical) (Only Mono Models) / Binning (Horizontal+Vertical) (Only Mono Models) / Binning (Horizontal+Vertical) (Only Mono Models) / Binning (Horizontal+Vertical) (Only Mono Models) / Binning (Horizontal+Vertical) (Only Mono Models) / Binning (Horizontal+Vertical) (Only Mono Models)
Synchronization Synchronization Internal(Freerun), External, Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External, Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External, Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External, Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External, Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External, Software trigger via PC Internal(Freerun), External, Software trigger via PC
Trigger Mode Trigger Mode Fixed shutter, Pulse width shutter Fixed shutter, Pulse width shutter Fixed shutter, Pulse width shutter Fixed shutter, Pulse width shutter Fixed shutter, Pulse width shutter Fixed shutter, Pulse width shutter Fixed shutter, Pulse width shutter
GPIO GPIO PhotoCoupler Input 1ch, Output 1ch PhotoCoupler Input 1ch, Output 1ch PhotoCoupler Input 1ch, Output 1ch PhotoCoupler Input 1ch, Output 1ch PhotoCoupler Input 1ch, Output 1ch PhotoCoupler Input 1ch, Output 1ch PhotoCoupler Input 1ch, Output 1ch
Shutter Shutter Global shutter Global shutter Global shutter Global shutter Global shutter Global shutter Global shutter
Shutter Speed Shutter Speed 1us ~ 3sec 1us ~ 3sec 1us ~ 3sec 1us ~ 3sec 1us ~ 3sec 1us ~ 3sec 1us ~ 3sec
Shutter Speed Shutter Speed (Exposure Offset : 2.47 us) (Exposure Offset : 2.47 us) (Exposure Offset : 2.47 us) (Exposure Offset : 2.46 us) (Exposure Offset : 2.46 us) (Exposure Offset : 2.46 us) (Exposure Offset : 2.46 us)
Gain Gain Analog : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 15.8x),
Digital : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 15.8x),
Digital : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 15.8x),
Digital : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 15.8x),
Digital : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 15.8x),
Digital : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 15.8x),
Digital : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 16x)
Analog : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 15.8x),
Digital : 0dB ~ 24 dB (1x ~ 16x)
Black Level Black Level Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit),
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit),
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit),
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit),
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit),
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit),
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Analog : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit),
Digital : 0 ~ 4095 (12bit)
Gamma / LUT Gamma / LUT Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999), Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999), Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999), Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999), Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999), Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999), Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit) Gamma Correction(0 ~ 3.999), Adjustable LUT (12bit to 12bit)
Interface Interface Ethernet 1000 Base-T(GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T(GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T(GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T(GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T(GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T(GigE Vision Standard) Ethernet 1000 Base-T(GigE Vision Standard)
Pixel Data Format Pixel Data Format Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed Mono Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed
Pixel Data Format Pixel Data Format Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed,YUV422Packed Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed,YUV422Packed Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed,YUV422Packed Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed,YUV422Packed Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed,YUV422Packed Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed,YUV422Packed Color Model : Mono8/10/12, Mono10/12Packed, BayerRG8/10/12, BayerRG10/12Packed,YUV422Packed
SNR SNR B/W : 38dB B/W : 39dB B/W : 39dB B/W : 38dB B/W : 38dB B/W : 38dB B/W : 38dB
SNR SNR Color : 39dB Color : 40dB Color : 40dB Color : 38dB Color : 38dB Color : 39dB Color : 39dB
Function Control Function Control GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto(Only Color Models) GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto(Only Color Models) GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto(Only Color Models) GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto(Only Color Models) GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto(Only Color Models) GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto(Only Color Models) GainAuto, ExposureAuto, BalanceWhiteAuto(Only Color Models)
Function Control Function Control Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Line Debouncer Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Line Debouncer Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Line Debouncer Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Line Debouncer Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Line Debouncer Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Line Debouncer Acquisition Frame Rate(Adjustable), Line Debouncer
Function Control Function Control Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter Color Transformation Control, Noise Reduction Filter
Lens mount Lens mount C mount C mount C mount C mount C mount C mount C mount
Power Requirements Power Requirements 12VDC ± 10% or PoE 12VDC ± 10% or PoE 12VDC ± 10% or PoE 12VDC ± 10% or PoE 12VDC ± 10% or PoE 12VDC ± 10% or PoE 12VDC ± 10% or PoE
Consumption DC12V < 3.1W < 3.3W < 3.3W < 3.6W < 3.6W < 3.8W < 3.8W
Consumption PoE < 3.6W < 3.8W < 3.8W < 4.2W < 4.2W < 4.3W < 4.3W
Weight Weight < 65g < 65g < 65g < 65g < 65g < 65g < 65g
Dimensions Dimensions 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount) 29 x 29 x 40 mm (Without mount)
Temperature
(Operating / Storage)
Temperature
(Operating / Storage)
0℃ ~ +40℃ / -10℃ ~ +50℃ (with < 20~80% RH) 0℃ ~ +40℃ / -10℃ ~ +50℃ (with < 20~80% RH) 0℃ ~ +40℃ / -10℃ ~ +50℃ (with < 20~80% RH) 0℃ ~ +40℃ / -10℃ ~ +50℃ (with < 20~80% RH) 0℃ ~ +40℃ / -10℃ ~ +50℃ (with < 20~80% RH) 0℃ ~ +40℃ / -10℃ ~ +50℃ (with < 20~80% RH) 0℃ ~ +40℃ / -10℃ ~ +50℃ (with < 20~80% RH)
Vibration / Shock Vibration / Shock 98 m/s2 (10.0 G) / 196 m/s2 (20.0 G) 98 m/s2 (10.0 G) / 196 m/s2 (20.0 G) 98 m/s2 (10.0 G) / 196 m/s2 (20.0 G) 98 m/s2 (10.0 G) / 196 m/s2 (20.0 G) 98 m/s2 (10.0 G) / 196 m/s2 (20.0 G) 98 m/s2 (10.0 G) / 196 m/s2 (20.0 G) 98 m/s2 (10.0 G) / 196 m/s2 (20.0 G)
Standard Compliancy Standard Compliancy CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A) CE (EN61326-1; 2006; Class A)
Conformity Conformity RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE RoHS / WEEE

3. Camera interface

3.1 Back Panel

NO. Name Remark
1 Gigabit Ethernet connector RJ45
2 Power & external I/O connector 6Pin Circular
3, 4 LED status display LED
Back panel
Back panel

3.2 Camera DC IN & External I/O Pin Map

1) 6 pin Circular Connector

6Pin circular connector pin map
No. Name IN/OUT Description Remark
1 DC VCC IN 10.8V ~ 13.2V Input Range
2 TRIGGER+ IN Opto-isolated Trigger input
(+2.5V~24V)
3 STROBE- OUT
4 STROBE+ OUT Opto-isolated Strobe output
(+3.3V)
5 TRIGGER- IN
6 DC GND IN

3.3 RJ45

1) Direct & Cross cable support

2) PoE support (IEEE 802.3af)

3) Supports Cat5e UTP cable, Cat6 for better stability. STP cable recommended

3.4 LED status

LED (bottom) Status LED (top) Status
Off Power off Off standby state
Red 10Mb/100Mb Link Red IP allocation, IP setting error
Green Gigabit Link Green When lit (waiting for trigger input)
When blinking (image transmission)

3.5 External I/O internal circuit

Input

Input circuit

Output

Output circuit

4. Camera function

4.1 Image Format Control

This is a function that allows you to change the settings for the camera's image output size and format.

Item Setting Value Description
Width, Height,
Offset X, Offset Y
(Integer) Change the output size and offset (pixel coordinates) of the image.
WidthMAX ≥ Offset X + Width
HeightMAX ≥ Offset Y + Height
Decimation Horizontal,
Decimation Vertical
1, 2 The image resolution decreases and the frame rate increases.
Binning Horizontal
Binning Vertical
1,2 The image resolution decreases and sensitivity increases.
(However, only for MG-A160M-72 model)
ReverseX,
ReverseY
True / False The image is flipped up/down or left/right.
Pixel Format Mono8/Bayer8
Mono10/Bayer10
Mono12/Bayer12
Packed10, 12
YUV422Packed
You can change the format when transmitting images to the host. Please refer to Section 4.1.4 for detailed transfer order.
Test Pattern Off,
Vertical Ramp,
Horizontal Ramp
You can select a test image.

4.1.1 ROI (Region Of Interest)

By setting Width, Height, Offset

As the output image size gets smaller, the frame rate increases.

(However, the Frame Rate does not increase for the MG-A121R(L)-9 model.)

ROI diagram

※ Note

Frame Rate changed due to ROI can be checked through the 'Resulting Frame Rate' parameter.

4.1.2 Decimation Horizontal / Vertical

This is a function that reads from the image sensor in vertical or horizontal directions, skipping 1-pixel at a time. The resolution of the image is reduced by half while the frame rate is increased. For the color model, 2-pixel units are skipped to represent all four color channels.

Decimation Hor. = 1x / Vert. = 1x
Decimation Hor. = 1x / Vert. = 2x
Decimation Hor. = 2x / Vert. = 1x

※ Note

The frame rate changed due to decimation can be checked through the 'Resulting Frame Rate' parameter.

4.1.3 Binning Horizontal / Vertical (MG-A160M-72 model only)

This is a function that accumulates vertically or horizontally adjacent pixels on an image sensor and then reads them one after another.

While it has the same resolution as Decimation, Binning adds video signals, so the sensitivity also increases by about twice.

※ Note

The frame rate changed due to binning can be checked through the 'Resulting Frame Rate' parameter.

4.1.4 Reverse X, Y

This is a function that reverses the left/right or top/bottom of the video and outputs it. In the case of the color model, the image is output with the 'Bayer Pixel Order' changed according to the 'Reverse Mode'.

1) When Reverse (Bayer RG → Bayer GR)

2) When Reverse Y mode is set to True, the top/bottom of the video is reversed. (Bayer RG → Bayer GB)

Reverse X = False, Reverse Y = False
Reverse X = False, Reverse Y = False
(Bayer RG)
Reverse X = True, Reverse Y = False
Reverse X = True, Reverse Y = False
(Bayer GR)
Reverse X = False, Reverse Y = True
Reverse X = False, Reverse Y = True
(Bayer GB)
Reverse X = True, Reverse Y = True
Reverse X = True, Reverse Y = True
(Bayer BG)

※ Precautions

1) When 'Reverse Y' is selected, defective pixels may appear because the use of Defect Filter is limited. The defective pixels exposed as a result can be removed in the ‘Defect Pixel Correction’ category. (Refer to the ‘Defect Pixel Correction’ section)

2) When ROI and Reverse are used simultaneously, the ROI function is applied from the reversed image. As shown below, when Reverse is activated, the position of (0,0) Pixel, which is the starting coordinate of the Image, is reversed. For this reason, in order to capture the same area as before applying Reverse, an Image Offset equal to Total Size - ROI Size is required.

Image Size 4024 x 3036
Image Size : 4024 * 3036
Offset X : 0,
Offset Y : 0
Reverse X : False,
Reverse Y : False
Image Size 2012 x 1518 reverse off
Image Size : 2012 * 1518
Offset X : 0,
Offset Y : 0
Reverse X : False,
Reverse Y : False
Image Size 2012 x 1518 reverse x on
Image Size : 2012 * 1518
Offset X : 0,
Offset Y : 0
Reverse X : True,
Reverse Y : False
Image Size 2012 x 1518 reverse x on shifted
Image Size : 2012 * 1518
Offset X : 2012,
Offset Y : 0
Reverse X : True,
Reverse Y : False

4.1.5 Pixel Format

This is a function that allows you to change the pixel format of the video. Because there is a difference in the amount of image data transmitted for each pixel format, the transmission speed and bandwidth may vary.

Mono8

8-bit image data into 8bits

Description : 8-bit monochrome unsigned

Pixel Size : 1byte

Pixel Value range : 0 to 255

Mono8

Mono10

10-bit image data into 16-bits

Description : 10-bit monochrome

Pixel Size : 2byte

Pixel Value range : 0 to 1023

Mono10

Mono12

12-bit image data into 16-bits

Description : 12-bit monochrome unsigned

Pixel Size : 2byte

Pixel Value range : 0 to 4095

Mono12

Mono10Packed

2 X 10-bit image data packed into 24bits (Y1, Y2)

Description : 10-bit packed monochrome unsigned

Pixel Size : 3 bytes for two pixels

Pixel Value range : 0 to 1023

Mono10Packed

Mono12Packed

2 X 12-bit image data packed into 24bits (Y1, Y2)

Description : 12-bit packed monochrome unsigned

Pixel Size : 3 bytes for two pixels

Pixel Value range : 0 to 4095

Mono12Packed

YUV422Packed

16-bit image data into 16-bits

Description : 16-bit color unsigned

Pixel Size : 2byte

Pixel Value range : 0 to 255

Y = 0.299*R + 0.587*G + 0.114*B

Cb = 0.492*(B-Y)

Cr = 0.877*(R-Y)

YUV422Packed

4.1.6 Test Pattern

At the intermediate stage of image processing, the image is replaced with a test pattern and transmitted. Even if the Test Pattern function is activated, functions related to image acquisition such as ROI size, trigger input, and 'Acquisition Frame Rate' are valid. Test Pattern images are created in 8bit gray level (0~255DN).

Grey Horizontal Ramp
Grey Horizontal Ramp
Grey Vertical Ramp
Grey Vertical Ramp

4.2 Acquisition Control

This is a function that allows you to set the method of acquiring images from the camera. You can define the number of image frames to acquire.

Item Setting Value Description
Acquisition Mode Continuous,
Single Frame,
Multi Frame
Acquire images from the Acquisition Start command to the conditions below.
- Continuous: Acquisition continues until Acquisition Stop.
- Single Frame: Acquires only one image.
- Multi Frame: Acquires only as many images as the set count.
Acquisition Start Excute Command to start image acquisition
Acquisition Stop Excute End image acquisition Command
Acquisition Frame Count 0 to 255 Number of images to be transmitted in Burst from the point of Acquisition Start.
The setting value is valid only when 'Acquisition Mode' is 'Multi Frame'.

1) Single Frame

Each time the 'Acquisition Start' command is input, one image is captured and transmitted. Since acquisition automatically stops after transmitting only one image, a separate ‘Acquisition Stop’ command is not required. If 'Trigger Mode' is 'On', the light is exposed and transmitted by the trigger. When Trigger Mode is 'Off', new images can be acquired and transmitted with only the 'Acquisition Start' command.

Single Frame timing

2) Multi Frame & Acquisition Frame Count

Each time the 'Acquisition Start' command is input, images are captured and transmitted as many as defined in 'Acquisition Frame Count'. A separate 'Acquisition Stop' command is not required because acquisition stops automatically after transmitting the specified number of images. However, if the 'Acquisition Stop' command is input during grab, it stops after reading and transmitting the frame being exposed. If 'Trigger Mode' is 'On', the light is exposed and transmitted by the input trigger.

Multi Frame timing

3) Continuous

From the time the 'Acquisition Start' command is input, images are captured and transmitted at the cycle defined in 'Acquisition Frame Rate'. If the 'Acquisition Stop' command is entered during grab, the currently exposed image will be read out and transmitted, and then acquisition will be stopped. If the 'Acquisition Stop' command is entered at the end of exposure, acquisition will end after the ongoing readout is completed. If 'Trigger Mode' is 'On', the light is exposed and transmitted by the trigger.

Acquisition Stop timing

4.3 Trigger Mode Control

Control image acquisition and output timing. Image acquisition methods largely include external synchronization (Trigger Mode = On) and internal synchronization (Trigger Mode = Off, Freerun Mode) modes, and acquisition delay or transmission delay can be set.

Timing diagram of trigger signals
<Timing Diagram of Trigger Signals>

* Minimum Trigger width : 35us

* Hardware Delay

Rising edge Falling edge
Opto-isolated Input 4.5 us 35 us
Item Setting Value Description
Trigger Mode Off, On Off: The camera operates in Freerun mode. An Internal Trigger signal is generated. The cycle of Internal Trigger is determined by ‘Acquisition Frame Rate’. If the 'Acquisition Frame Rate Enable' parameter is Off, the camera operates at the maximum frame rate that can operate with the current camera settings.

On: The camera operates in Trigger Mode. Triggers are created through hardware (Line 1) or software trigger commands.
Resulting Frame Rate (Read Only) Shows the Frame Rate when Trigger Mode is set to Off. It is determined by image size, 'Acquisition Frame Rate', 'Exposure Time', 'Pixel Format', and 'Decimation'.
Trigger Sourece Line1, Software Select the trigger source you want to use as trigger input. Please refer to the Trigger Source section below for details.
Trigger Delay 0 to 57,844,677
(Unit : us)
From the trigger received by the camera to the exposure of the image sensor
Define the delay time. Setting value 0 means Delay Off.
Please refer to the Trigger Delay section below for details.
Transfer Delay 0 to 57,844,677
(Unit : Clock)
Defines the time to delay the image read from the sensor at the final stage of transmission. Valid only when 'Low Latency Mode Enable' is 'False'. Please see the Transfer Delay section below for details.
Trigger Activation Rising Edge
(Read Only)
Defines the standard for the phase of the trigger signal inside the camera. To change the phase of the input trigger, use 'Line Inverter'.
Line debouncer Time 0 to 882.995
(Unit : us)
Adjust Line Debouncer Time.
For details, see the Line Debouncer section below.

4.3.1 Trigger Mode

'Trigger Mode' is a function that controls the exposure of the image sensor.

If 'Trigger Mode' is set to 'Off', the camera operates in Freerun Mode. Freerun mode creates an internal VD at the maximum frame rate that can operate with the current settings. At the same time, an exposure signal is generated for the set 'Exposure Time' and input to the image sensor. Periodic exposure is performed by the generated exposure signal, and the exposed image is read and transmitted to the host.

Timing diagram of Freerun Mode
<Timing Diagram of Freerun Mode>

On the other hand, if Trigger Mode is set to 'On', the camera operates in Trigger Mode. In trigger mode, the exposure start point or exposure time is determined by the trigger input from the outside. After exposure is completed, frames are read and transmitted in the same way as in Freerun mode. For detailed timing, please refer to the picture on p.22<Timing Diagram of Trigger Signals>.

※ Precautions

1) If a trigger signal with a cycle faster than the product’s maximum frame rate is input, the synchronization of the output image is

It gets damaged. (Refer to 'Counter Control' for abnormal trigger input determination) Therefore, within camera specifications

Please input in compliance with signal specifications.

2) If noise enters the trigger signal line, the camera may mistake the noise for a trigger signal.

There is a possibility. (Refer to the 'Line Debouncer Time' function related to noise filtering)

4.3.2 Trigger Source

Define the source of the trigger signal. Applies when Trigger Mode is set to On.

Line1: Trigger input is received through pin 2 (Trigger +) and pin 5 (Trigger -). Voltage level of trigger

The range is from a minimum of 2.5V to a maximum of 24V.

Create triggers inside the camera through Software functions. In this setting, 'Exposure Mode' is

Only 'Timed' shutter mode is supported.

※ Note

If you set 'Counter Selector' in the 'Counter And Timer Control' category to 'Line Trigger', the camera

The total number of valid triggers entered is returned as 'Counter Value'. This counter is used in the 'Acquisition Start' command.

It is initialized to 0.

Counter selector line trigger

4.3.3 Trigger Delay

This is a function that sets the trigger to operate with a delay inside the camera by the value set in 'Trigger Delay' from the time of trigger input. If 'Trigger Delay' is set to a value other than 0 and a new trigger signal is input while the trigger signal is delayed, the delay for the existing trigger signal continues and the new trigger is ignored. In other words, if the delay time is greater than the trigger period, the frame rate may decrease due to missing trigger. For detailed timing diagram, please refer to the diagram on P.22<Timing Diagram of Trigger Signals>.

4.3.4 Transfer Delay

This is a function that delays the start of image packet transmission during the stage of transmitting images that have completed image pre-processing inside the camera. When multiple camera videos are input from a single host, the input timing can be adjusted to distribute the input points.

Since the input value of the parameter is in Clock units, refer to the formula below to convert to time.

※ Note

1) This can only be set when the ‘Low-latency Mode Enable’ parameter is set to ‘False’.

2) For more detailed timing, please refer to ‘4.15.1 Low-Latency Mode’.

4.4 Exposure Control

4.4.1 Exposure mode

This function selects the camera's exposure method. If 'Trigger Source' is set to 'Line1', 'Timed' and 'Trigger Width' can be set respectively. If 'Trigger Source' is set to 'Software', it only operates as a 'Timed' shutter.

In the 'Timed' shutter method, exposure occurs only for the time set in 'Exposure Time'. The trigger simply specifies when to start the exposure. On the other hand, in the 'Trigger Width' shutter method, the pulse width of the trigger signal becomes the effective exposure time.

Timing Diagram of Pulse Width Trigger
<Timing Diagram of Pulse Width Trigger>

※ Precautions

The actual exposure time in 'Trigger Width' mode is latched by the 'HD' signal inside the camera, so it is 3HD's

Delays occur.

4.4.2 Exposure Time

Set the camera exposure time. This time only applies when 'Exposure Mode' is set to 'Timed'. In Freerun Mode, if 'Exposure Time' becomes longer than the frame period, the frame rate decreases.

The actual exposure signal inside the camera is generated by the 'HD' timer. Since this 'HD' timer is related to the readout size in the horizontal direction, generally, the smaller the Image Width, the shorter the period of the HD signal. Additionally, when changing parameters related to video transmission bandwidth (ex. Pixel Format, Device Througput, etc.), the period of the HD signal changes.

※ Note

If you set the 'Counter Selector' in the 'Counter And Timer Control' category to 'Exposure Start' or 'Exposure End', the camera will return the start and end counts of exposure as 'Counter Value'. This counter is initialized to 0 by the 'Acquisition Start' command.

Exposure counter example

※ Precautions

1) This camera has an error between Exposure Time and actual exposure time. The time specified in the table below is absolute time and is the Exposure Error (Offset) Time added when exposing each frame.

Model MG-A160M/K-72 MG-A040M/K-280 MG-A121M/K-9 MG-A500M/K-22 MG-A320M/K-35
Exposure Time Offset 14.26us 14.26us 14.26us 13.73us 13.73us

2) Exposure start (and exposure end) may be delayed from the time the trigger signal reaches the camera. (Excluding Hardware Delay and ‘Line Debouncer Time’)

Delay Type Delay Time
Exposure Start Delay 3HD
Exposure End Delay 3HD+Exposure Time Offset

※ Applicable when camera F/W Version is 3.4.2.5 or later. For older versions, Exposure Start Delay is a minimum of 2HD and a maximum of 3HD.

Model MG-A040M/K-280 MG-A160M/K-72 MG-A320M/K-35 MG-A500M/K-22 MG-A121M/K-9
1HD 6.1us 12.33us 18.31us 21.91us 35.69us

※ The above 1HD time is based on the case of outputting the maximum frame rate under the maximum image size condition.

4.4.3 Sensor Shutter Mode (MG-A121R/L-9 and MG-A201R/L-5 only)

‘Sensor Shutter Mode’ can be changed only for the two product groups that adopt Rolling Shutter-based image sensors. 'Rolling' mode is supported by default, but if the subject moves quickly, image distortion may occur due to time difference. On the other hand, because overlap is possible, the product's maximum frame rate can be reached. It has the advantage of having uniform exposure times for all lines.

If you use the 'Global Reset' mode, which resets each line of the image simultaneously, image distortion due to time difference disappears. However, since all lines are exposed immediately after reset, the exposure time becomes longer as it is read in the vertical direction. Therefore, even if the same 'Exposure Time' is set, a relatively bright image is obtained compared to 'Rolling' mode. And since overlapping triggers are not supported, the frame rate can be reduced by about half or less.

Sensor Shutter Mode Rolling
Sensor Shutter Mode = Rolling
Sensor Shutter Mode Global Reset
Sensor Shutter Mode = Global Reset

※ Precautions

The appropriate Exposure Flash timing in 'Rolling' mode is the time between common exposures of the first and last lines. Only then can the entire image line be uniformly illuminated.

4.4.4 Exposure Auto

This is a function that allows the camera to automatically adjust 'Exposure Time' to maintain the desired brightness. Can be set when 'ExposureMode' is set to 'Timed'. And 'Exposure Time' changes only in the time between 'Auto Exposure Time Lower Limit' and 'Auto Exposure Time Upper Limit'.

parameters Setting value explanation
Exposure Auto Off
Once
continuous
Off: Set exposure time manually.
Once: Adjust the exposure time just once to change the brightness value to the desired value.
Continuous: Maintains the desired brightness value by continuously adjusting the exposure time.
Auto Exposure Target 0 to 255
(8-bit DN)
Set the brightness value desired by the user
Auto Exposure Time Lower Limit Unit : us Minimum value of variable shutter range
Auto Exposure Time Upper Limit Unit : us Maximum value of variable shutter range

※ Precautions

1) If the Exposure Time is too short, a flickering image may be output due to the flickering of the lighting.

2) If the ‘Exposure Time’ becomes longer than the Frame cycle to reach maximum brightness, the Frame Rate

may decrease.

4.5 Digital I/O Control

This function allows you to set camera external I/O signals. The input/output direction of each I/O is fixed, and the logical specifications of signals through the I/O port can be changed.

Item Setting Value Description
Line selector Line1, Line2 Select the Line for which you want detailed settings.
Line Mode Input, Output Line 1 is assigned to the camera's input line.
Line 2 is assigned to the camera's Output Line.
Line Inverter True / False True: Inverts the input/output phase of the line.
False: Do not invert the phase of the line.
Line Status True / False Returns the current status of the selected Line. True means Logical High, False means Logical Low.
Line Source Exposure Active,
Timer Active,
User Output1
Available only when 'Line Selector' is set to 'Line2' (Output Direction).
Exposure Active: A flash signal that is activated during the exposure time is output.
Timer Active: Flash signal is output for the time set in 'TimerDuration' of the 'Counter And Timer Control' category.
User Output1: 'User Output Value' is output.
User Output Value True / False Set the output value when 'Line Source' is set to User Output1.
Block Diagram of Digital I/O Control
<Block Diagram of Digital I/O Control>

4.5.1 Line Debouncer

This is a function to remove (debouncing) chattering noise from the trigger line outside the camera. Only signals that maintain the state for the time set in 'Line Debouncer Time' are accepted as valid inputs. Since the Line Debouncer Timer checks the state transition of the Trigger Line, it receives a trigger delayed by the time set in 'Line Debouncer Timer'.

Timing Diagram of Line Debouncer
<Timing Diagram of Line Debouncer>

4.6 Timer Control

Timer Control allows you to change the settings of the strobe signal output outside the camera. When 'Trigger Mode' is Off (Freerun Mode), the time to generate the Timer Flash signal can be selected as the exposure start or 'Internal VD Start' point. (Refer to the <Timing Diagram of Freerun Mode> diagram) Since the point at which the VD is initialized is earlier than the point at which the shutter operates, a 'Timer Delay' may be necessary to synchronize with the lighting.

On the other hand, when 'Trigger Mode' is On, the exposure start point or trigger signal detection point (state transition point) can be selected as the Timer Flash generation position. When a Timer is created by an external trigger, it can be synchronized with the actual exposure section through 'Timer Delay'. (Refer to the <Timing Diagram of Trigger Signals> diagram)

Item Setting Value Description
Timer Duration 0 to 57,844,677
(Unit : us)
Defines the pulse width of the Timer Flash signal output to Line2. Setting value 0 means Off.
Timer Delay 0 to 57,844,677
(Unit : us)
Defines the delay time for the Timer Flash signal output to Line2. A setting of 0 means no delay.
Timer Trigger Source Exposure Start,
Acquisition Trigger,
Internal VD Start
Choose when the Flash Timer starts firing.
Exposure Start: When exposure begins
Acquisition Trigger: Input point of external trigger
Internal VD Start: Internal VD reset point in Freerun mode

4.7 Counter Control

This is a function that allows you to monitor the series of processes in which the camera receives trigger input, exposes, and transmits images with a step-by-step counter. It is also possible to check for signal input that exceeds camera specifications, such as trigger input at a speed faster than the frame cycle.

Item Setting Value Description
Counter Selector LineTrigger
Exposure Start
Exposure End
FrameEnd
ExposureOver-
Trigger
ReadOutOver-
Trigger
This function is used to check the reliability of camera operation for trigger signals input from the outside.

LineTrigger: Total number of input Line1 Triggers and Software Triggers.
Exposure Start: The number of times the actual exposure started.
Exposure End: The number of times the actual exposure has ended.
FrameEnd: Number of frames read out from the sensor.
ExposureOverTrigger: Number of new triggers entered during Exposure.
ReadOutOverTrigger: Number of times a new Exposure is completed during Readout.
However, Readout Overtrigger is counted only when Trigger Mask Enable = On.
Counter Value (Read Only) At Acquisition Start, all counter values ​​are initialized to 0.
Exposure Over Trigger
<Timing Diagram of 'Exposure Over Trigger'>

1) When Exposure Mode = Timed

2) #3 Trigger signal is ignored because it was input during exposure of #2 Trigger signal.

Readout Over Trigger
<Timing Diagram of 'Readout Over Trigger'>

1) When Exposure Mode = Trigger Width

2) #3 Trigger signal was input faster than the minimum cycle. Therefore, #2, which was previously transmitting, will continue to transmit without interruption, and the video of #3, which was overtriggered, will not be transmitted. (Only for F/W 3.4.2.5 or higher)

※ Note

Cam Guide SDK displays video only for image packets that have been received intact. If necessary, you can check for image corruption due to over-trigger by changing the 'Device Missing Packet Display' option in the 'Device Option Control' category to 'On'.

4.8 Event Control

Event notification is a function that sends an event packet from the camera to the host in each specific event situation. Because the Event Packet is transmitted through a different channel from the image transmission channel, simultaneous transmission with the image packet is possible.

Item Setting Value Description
Event Selector Exposure End,
Acquisition Transfer Start,
Acquisition Transfer End,
Over Trigger
Exposure End: An event occurs when exposure ends.
Acquisition Transfer Start: An event is generated at the start of image frame transfer.
Acquisition Transfer End: An event is generated at the end of transfer of the image frame.
Over Trigger: An event is generated when a trigger signal introduced during exposure is detected.
Event Notification Off, On Enable or disable notification for each Selector's Event.

4.9 Analog Control

You can change the analog and digital characteristics of the video signal. It mainly lists functions that can change the properties of image pixels.

Block Diagram of Analog Control
<Block Diagram of Analog Control>
<Block Diagram of Analog Control>
Item Setting Value Description
Gain Selector All, DigitalAll Select the Gain to be set. Each of the two gains is independent from each other, so different values ​​can be set at the same time.
- All : Analog Gain
- Digital All : Digital Gain
Gain Raw All : Analog Gain
- Global Shutter : 0 to 320
- Rolling Model : 0 to 1957
DigitalAll : Digital Gain
(Common) 65536 to 1048575
You can apply the desired gain value as the raw value.
Gain Abs All : Analog Gain
- Global Shutter : 1 to 39.8x
- Rolling Model : 1 to 22.5x

DigitalAll : Digital Gain
(Common) 1 to 16x
You can apply the desired gain value as a multiplier. You can enter a relative magnification by specifying the brightness of the original image as 1x.
※ Reference: dB conversion formula
Gain_dB = 20 * log(GainAbs)
Gain Auto Off, Once, Continuous You can set the AGC (Automatic gain control) function. At this time, the Target brightness value is defined in 'Auto Exposure Target'.
Off: Set Gain manually.
Once: Adjust the gain value just once to the desired brightness value.
Change.
Continuous: Continuously adjusts the gain value to achieve the desired brightness value.
Maintain.
Auto Gain Lower Limit Unit : dB Minimum value of variable gain range
Auto Gain Upper Limit Unit : dB Maximum value of variable gain range
Black Level
Selector
All, DigitalAll Select the Black Level to set. Each of the two BlackLevels is an independent Offset, so different values ​​can be set at the same time.
- All : Analog Offset
- Digital All : Digital Offset
Black Level
Raw
All : Analog Offset
-Global Shutter : 0 to 4095
-Rolling Model : 0 to 255
DigitalAll : Digital Offset
(Common) 0 to 4095
Change the Analog / Digital Black Level value.
You can adjust the DC Offset of the image signal.
Pattern Noise Removal Execute Removes pattern-shaped noise.
(MG-A121R/L-9 and MG-A201R/L-5 models only)
Noise Reduction Filter False, True Activate the Noise Reduction function. Sharpness may decrease slightly.

4.9.1 Gain

While Gain can change the sensitivity of the image without deteriorating the frame rate, image noise can also increase. The camera's gain consists of Analog Gain and Digital Gain, respectively, and can be selected through the 'Gain Selector'.

※ Precautions

Priority for brightness changes when using 'Gain Auto' simultaneously with the 'Exposure Auto' function

4.9.2 Black Level

'Black Level' is a function that allows you to set the camera's sensitivity offset. Like Gain, 'Black Level' consists of Analog Black Level and Digital Black Level, and can be selected through the 'Black Level Selector'.

4.9.3 Gamma

This function is for adjusting Gamma Correction. You can correct the contrast of camera images.

GrayScale Chart
<ITE 'GrayScale ChartⅡ (y=0.45)'>

※ Precautions

4.9.4 Pattern Noise Removal (MG-A121R/L-9 and MG-A201R/L-5 models only)

Noise similar to a mosaic pattern may appear in images of models MG-A121R/L-9 and MG-A201R/L-5. This is a function that can self-correct if a mosaic pattern or sensitivity imbalance between specific color channels appears after the user's environment (lighting, lens, etc.) has been set up. Immediate correction is possible through the ‘Pattern Noise Removal’ command.

※ Precautions

1) To perform ‘Pattern Noise Removal’, you must grab the image.

2) After correcting the video by entering a command, you must save the correction value to the camera using the ‘Userset Save’ command.

do.

4.9.5 Noise Reduction Filter

This function allows you to reduce video noise through a noise filter. When activated, it is reflected from the next frame and the sharpness of the video may be slightly reduced.

Noise Reduction Filter False
Noise Reduction Filter = False
Noise Reduction Filter True
Noise Reduction Filter = True

4.10 Balance Ratio Control

This function is used to correct the color balance of color cameras. Compensation is made to balance the sensitivity between color channels for the light source. If the color temperature of the light source changes, new calibration is required.

Item Setting Value Description
Balance Ratio
Selector
Red, Green, Blue Select a color to adjust Color Gain.
Balance Ratio 0 to 7.9 Adjust the gain value of the selected color. The unit is magnification.
(Default: 1x)
Balance White
Auto
Off, once,
Continuous
Once: Adjusts the color gain only once to adjust the white balance.
Continuous: Maintains white balance by continuously adjusting color gain.

※ Precautions

1) Pixels outside of a certain brightness range are judged as noise. Additionally, even if there is a strong bias toward a specific color, it is excluded from the Auto White Balance calculation. Please refer to the criteria below for detailed conditions.

1. |R-Y| < 160DN

2. |B-Y| < 160DN

3. -160DN < (B-Y) + (R-Y) < 160DN

2) After color correction, the correction value must be saved in the camera's PROM using the 'Userset Save' Command.

4.11 User Set Control

This function is used to save or load the values ​​of parameters set by the user.

Item Setting value Description
User Set Selector Default
Userset1
Userset2
Userset3
Default: Settings saved in the camera as default. user
Cannot save.

Userset1/2/3: Users can save/load arbitrarily. The saved settings are maintained even when the power is turned off/on.
User Set Load Execute Retrieves the settings of the selected Usersetselector item.
User Set Save Execute Saves the settings in the selected Usersetselector item.

4.12 LUT Control

The LUT (Look Up Table) function is a function that converts digitally converted pixel values ​​by matching them 1:1 with the input value and output value in the table. Pixel values ​​are replaced with the LUT Value (Output Image) defined for each Index (Input Image) in the table. For color models, the luminance component is loaded into the LUT memory.

Item Setting value Description
LUT Enable Disable, Enable Determines whether to activate the LUT function.
LUT Index MG-A201R(L)-5 Model:
0 to 1023
Other models: 0 to 4095
Adjust the Index value of the LUT. This is the input pixel value of the table.
LUT Value MG-A201R(L)-5 Model:
0 to 1023
Other models: 0 to 4095
Adjust the value of the corresponding LUT Index. This is the output pixel value of the table.

Ex) When using a table of values ​​in the form of y=2x, low-light pixels can see an improvement in sensitivity, while high-light pixels become saturated, resulting in loss of dynamic range.

Index 0 1 2 3 4 5 1024 2047 2048 2049
Value 0 2 4 6 8 0xA 0X800 0xFFE 0xFFF 0xFFF
LUT example graph

※ Precautions

4.13 Defect Pixel Correction

This is a function that allows you to manage the camera’s defect pixels. At the time of shipment, corrections are made for defective pixels. However, you can compensate by additionally defining pixels that the user considers to be bad pixels. Up to 256 dead pixels for each camera can be stored in PROM.

Item Setting Value Description
Defect Filter Enable False, True Select whether to correct Defect Pixel.
Defect Filter Test Mode Select Off, Mark White, Mark Black, Mark White with Black Background This is an option to display corrected defect pixels in the video.
Defect Pixel
Replacement Count
1 to 256 This is the number of defective pixels to be corrected per camera.
Defect Pixel Index 0 to 255 Index of the defect pixel to be corrected.
Defect Pixel X Coordinate 0 to WidthMax - 1 Enter the X-axis coordinate value of the pixel to be corrected. The coordinates of image pixels start from 0.
Defect Pixel Y Coordinate 0 to HeightMax - 1 Enter the Y-axis coordinate value of the pixel to be corrected. The coordinates of image pixels start from 0.
Defect Pixel X
Replacement
Excute Apply the entered correction value to the camera.

※ Precautions

Ex) When 20 defect pixels are corrected at factory shipment, the user defines two additional pixels.

+1
+1
Defect Pixel Replacement Count Defect Pixel Index X Coordinate Y Coordinate
19 18
20 19
21 20 (156, 31) (1131, 125)
22 21 (208, 114) (321, 611)
Factory Defined
User Defined 1
User Defined 2

4.14 Color Transformation Control

Color Transfermation is a function that supports color vector conversion. This conversion takes place in the B-Y / R-Y color space. A positive HUE value indicates a clockwise rotation in the Color Vector. On the other hand, if the hue (HUE) value is negative, it means counterclockwise rotation.

Color transformation vector
Color transformation axes
Item Setting Value Description
Color Transformation Enable True / False Activate the Color Transfermation function. Valid only when 'Pixel Format' is set to 'YUV422Packed'.
Color Trasformation Value
Selector
[B-Y] Gain (Positive): Color Gain of B-Y Positive
[B-Y] Gain (Negative): Color Gain of B-Y Negative
[R-Y] Gain (Positive): Color Gain of R-Y Positive
[R-Y] Gain (Negative): Color Gain of R-Y Negative
[B-Y] Hue (Positive): Color hue (rotation) of B-Y Positive
[B-Y] Hue (Negative): Color hue (rotation) of B-Y Negative
[R-Y] Hue (Positive): Color hue (rotation) of R-Y Positive
[R-Y] Hue (Negative): Color hue (rotation) of R-Y Negative
Crama Gain: All Color Gains
Color Transformation Value This is the Gain or Offset value selected within the color conversion matrix.

4.15 Transport Layer Control

You can change the properties of the Ethernet connection between the camera and the host.

Item Setting Value Description
Low Latency Mode Enable True / False Select the transmission mode for image packets. For further details, please refer to ‘Low-latency Mode’ below.
Gev Heartbeat Timeout (Unit : ms) Set the heartbeat timeout. The default value is '3000'.
Gev GVCP Heartbeat Disable True / False Decide whether to use Heartbeat. The default value is 'True'.
Gev SCPSPacket Size Set the size of packets to be transmitted at one time.
Gev SCPD Set the transmission interval between image packets.

4.15.1 Low-Latency Mode

You can select a method to load and read image data pre-processed in the FPGA into an Image Buffer (Frame Buffer) of approximately 63MB. The initial value of ‘Low-latency Mode Enable’ is ‘True’. This is a method of transmitting images as soon as the packet size is entered into the buffer. On the other hand, if 'Low-latency Mode Enable' is set to 'False', it becomes 'Full-Framed Mode' and all image frames must be buffered before transmission.

The time and timing for imaging, readout, and preprocessing are the same for both modes, but the timing for starting transmission to the host is different. In other words, there is a difference in the total time from trigger input to host reception.

Low-Latency Mode Full-Framed Mode
Low-Latency_Mode_Enable Parameter True False
When to start transmission When loaded as per packet size When loading all frames
Transfer Delay availability Not available available
Low-Latency Mode timing
<Timing Diagram of 'Low-Latency Mode'>
Full-Framed Mode timing
<Timing Diagram of 'Full-Framed Mode'>

If the host needs to receive video input from multiple cameras, the best way is to use a multi-port LAN card with a dedicated chipset attached to each port. If not, the packet transmission of each camera must be distributed so as not to exceed the maximum bandwidth of the host (receiver). For example, by applying different ‘Transfer Delays’ in ‘Full-Framed Mode’, the image transmission time can be distributed. In this case, the host receives images sequentially.

Transfer delay distribution in full-framed mode

Also, in 'Low-Latency Mode', if you use 'Packet Delay', the interval between image packets increases, so you can utilize the time between image packets to distribute them. In this case, the Host will receive images from multiple cameras at similar times.

Packet delay distribution in low-latency mode

※ Precautions

1) The 'Low-latency Mode Enable' parameter is reflected when the camera restarts. Therefore, when changing modes, a reboot is required after the 'Userset Save' command.

2) The 'Transfer Delay' function can only be set when 'Low-latency Mode Enable' is 'False'.

4.15.2 Gev Heartbeat Timeout

Heartbeat is a function that continuously checks the connection status when a PC and camera are connected, even if the camera is not in the video acquisition state. If there are no heartbeat packets (or responses) beyond the 'Gev Heartbeat Timeout' time entered, the connection is considered lost. If both the host and camera determine that the connection is lost, the existing connection is disconnected.

4.15.3 Gev Heartbeat Disable

You can decide whether to use the Heartbeat Timeout feature. If set to 'False', the Heartbeat timer will run. If you set 'Gev Heartbeat Disable' to 'True', the heartbeat function will be disabled. In this case, if the link is broken, the camera or host cannot detect the link breakage, so be careful when using it.

4.15.4 Gev SCPSPacket Size

This is the transmission unit of the image packet to be transmitted by the camera. The most stable way to transmit image packets is to transmit them at the same cycle as the image line readout. The settings accordingly are as follows:

For detailed timing, please refer to the <Timing Diagram of 'Low-Latency Mode'>.

(However, n is a value within the range where the packet size does not exceed the jumbo frame).

4.15.5 Gev SCPD

This function adds delay time between camera packets. Applying Packet Delay has the effect of increasing the interval between packets and lowering the transmission bandwidth. The setting value is in clock units, and the conversion formula to time is as follows.

※ Precautions

If the total delay time within one frame exceeds the frame period, the next frame is dropped. Therefore, frame rate loss occurs.

5. Camera appearance

Mechanical dimensions
Mechanical dimensions

# APPENDIX.A

Camera Parameter List

Category Feature Name R/W Description
Device Control DeviceVendorName R Vendor Name
Device Control DeviceModelName R Model Name
Device Control DeviceManufacturerInfo R Manufacturer Information
Device Control DeviceVersion R Device Version
Device Control DeviceID R Device serial number
Device Control DeviceUserID R/W User configurable ID
Device Control DeviceScanType R Scan type(Areascan/Linescan)
Image Format Control Width R/W Width of the image provided by the device (in pixels).
Image Format Control Height R/W Height of the image provided by the device (in pixels).
Image Format Control PixelFormat R/W Format of the pixel provided by the device.(Mono8/Mono10/Mono12/Mono10Packed/Mono12Packed/BayerRG8/BayerRG10/BayerRG12/BayerRG10Packed/BayerRG12Packed/YUV422Packed/)
Image Format Control WidthMax R Maximum width (in pixels) of the image. The dimension is calculated after horizontal binning, decimation or any other function changing the horizontal dimension of the image.
Image Format Control HeightMax R Maximum height (in pixels) of the image. This dimension is calculated after vertical binning, decimation or any other function changing the vertical dimension of the image.
Image Format Control OffsetX R/W Horizontal offset from the origin to the region of interest (in pixels).
Image Format Control OffsetY R/W Vertical offset from the origin to the region of interest (in pixels).
Image Format Control BinningVertical R/W Number of vertical photo-sensitive cells to combine together. This increases the intensity (or signal to noise ratio) of the pixels and reduces the vertical resolution (height) of the image.
Image Format Control DecimationHorizontal R/W Horizontal sub-sampling of the image. This reduces the horizontal resolution(width) of the image by the specified horizontal decimation factor.
Image Format Control DecimationVertical R/W Vertical sub-sampling of the image. This reduces the vertical resolution(height) of the image by the specified vertical decimation factor.
Image Format Control TestImageSelector R/W Selects the type of test image that is sent by the device.(Off/GreyHorizontalRamp/GreyVerticalRamp)
Acquisition Control AcquisitionStart W Starts the Acquisition of the device. The number of frames captured is specified by AcquisitionMode.
Acquisition Control AcquisitionStop W Stops the Acquisition of the device at the end of the current Frame. It is mainly used when AcquisitionMode is Continuous but can be used in any acquisition mode.
Acquisition Control AcquisitionMode W Sets the acquisition mode of the device. It defines mainly the number of frames to capture during an acquisition and the way the acquisition stops.
Acquisition Control AcquisitionFrameCount R/W Number of frames to acquire in MultiFrame Acquisition mode.
Acquisition Control TriggerSelector R/W Selects the type of trigger to configure.(FrameStart)
Acquisition Control TriggerMode R/W Controls if the selected trigger is active.(Off/On)
Acquisition Control TriggerSource R/W Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. The selected trigger must have its TriggerMode set to On.(Line1/Software)
Acquisition Control TriggerActivation R/W Specifies the activation mode of the trigger.(RisingEdge/FallingEdge)
Acquisition Control TriggerSoftware R/W Generates an internal trigger. TriggerSource must be set to Software.
Acquisition Control TriggerDelay R/W Specifies the delay in microseconds (us) to apply after the trigger reception before activating it.
Acquisition Control ExposureMode R/W Sets the operation mode of the Exposure (or shutter).(Timed/TriggerWidth)
Acquisition Control ExposureAuto R/W Sets the automatic exposure mode when ExposureMode is Timed. The exact algorithm used to implement this control is device-specific.(Off/Once/Continous)
Acquisition Control ExposureTime R/W Sets the Exposure time (in microseconds) when ExposureMode is Timed and ExposureAuto is Off. This controls the duration where the photosensitive cells are exposed to light.
Acquisition Control TransferDelay R/W Specifies the delay to apply after the image readout from sensor before transfer. This can be used as a crude flow-control mechanism if the application or the network infrastructure cannot keep up with the packets coming from the device.
Acquisition Control AcquisitionFrameRate Enable R/W Activates the Acquisition Frame Rate function.
Acquisition Control AcquisitionFrameRate R/W Controls the acquisition rate (in Hertz) at which the frames are captured.
Acquisition Control AutoExposureTarget R/W Controls the analog black level as an absolute physical value. This represents a DC offset applied to the video signal.
Acquisition Control Auto Exposure Time Lower Limit R/W The minimum exposure time of Auto Exposure. (unit : us)
Acquisition Control Auto Exposure Time Upper Limit R/W The maximum exposure time of Auto Exposure. (unit : us)
Acquisition Control Auto Gain Lower Limit R/W The minumum gain of Auto gain.
Acquisition Control Auto Gain Upper Limit R/W The maximum gain of Auto gain.
Acquisition Control Resulting Frame Rate R Resulting frame rate (in hertz) that maximum allowed frame acquisition.
Digital IO Control LineSelector R/W Selects the physical line (or pin) of the external device connector to configure.(Line1/Line2)
Digital IO Control Line Debouncer Time R/W Line Debouncer Time. unit : us
Digital IO Control LineMode R The selected physical line is used to Input an electrical signal.(Input/Output)
Digital IO Control LineInverter R/W Controls the invertion of the signal of the selected input or output Line.
Digital IO Control LineStatus R Returns the current status of the selected input or output Line.
Digital IO Control LineSource R/W Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line. LineMode must be Output.(Off/ExposureActive/TimerActive/UserOutput1)
Digital IO Control UserOutputSelector R/W Selects which bit of the User Output register will be set by UserOutputValue.(UserOutput1)
Digital IO Control UserOutputValue R/W Sets the value of the bit selected by UserOutputSelector.
Counter And Timer Control Counter Selector R/W Selects which Counter to configure.
Counter And Timer Control Counter Value R Reads the current value of the selected Counter. All counters are reset after Acquisition Start.
Counter And Timer Control TimerSelector R/W Selects which Timer to configure.(Timer1)
Counter And Timer Control TimerDuration R/W Sets the duration (in microseconds) of the Timer pulse.
Counter And Timer Control TimerDelay R/W Sets the duration of the delay to apply at the reception of a trigger before to start the Timer.
Counter And Timer Control TimerTriggerSource R/W Selects the source of the trigger to start the timer.
Event Control Event Selector R/W Selects which event to signal to the host application.
Event Control Event Notification R/W Activate or deactivate the notification to the host application of the occurrence of the selected event.
Analog Control GainSelector R/W Selects which Gain is controlled by the various Gain features.(All)
Analog Control GainRaw R/W Controls the selected gain as an absolute physical value. This is an amplification factor applied to the video signal.
Analog Control GainAuto R/W Sets the automatic gain control (AGC) mode. The exact algorithm used to implement AGC is device-specific.(Off/Once/Continous)
Analog Control BlackLevelSelector R/W Selects which Black Level is controlled by the various Black Level features.(All)
Analog Control BlackLevelRaw R/W Controls the analog black level as an absolute physical value. This represents a DC offset applied to the video signal.
Analog Control BalanceRatioSelector R/W Selects which Balance ratio to control.(Red/Green/Blue)
Analog Control BalanceRatio R/W Controls ratio of the selected color component to a reference color component. It is used for white balancing.
Analog Control BalanceWhiteAuto R/W Controls the mode for automatic white balancing between the color channels. The white balancing ratios are automatically adjusted.
Analog Control Gamma Enable R/W Activates the gamma correction. Gamma correction can not be used simultaneously with the LUT.
Analog Control Gamma R/W Controls the gamma correction of pixel intensity.
Analog Control Noise Reduction Filter R/W Noise Reduction Filter.
LUT Control LUTEnable R/W Activates the selected LUT.
LUT Control LUTIndex R/W Control the index (offset) of the coefficient to access in the selected LUT.
LUT Control LUTValue R/W Returns the Value at entry LUTIndex of the LUT selected by LUTSelector
User Set Control UserSetSelector R/W Selects the feature User Set to load, save or configure.(Default/UserSet1/UserSet2/UserSet3)
User Set Control UserSetLoad R/W Loads the User Set specified by UserSetSelector to the device and makes it active.
User Set Control UserSetSave R/W Save the User Set specified by UserSetSelector to the non-volatile memory of the device. Default can not be save.
Color Transformation Control ColorTransformationEnable R/W Activates the selected Color Transformation module.
Color Transformation Control ColorTransformationValueSelector R/W Selects the Gain factor or Offset of the Transformation matrix to access in the selected Color Transformation module.
([B-Y] Gain (Positive) / [B-Y] Gain (Negative) / [B-Y] Hue (Positive) /
[B-Y] Hue (Negative) / [R-Y] Gain (Positive) / [R-Y] Gain (Negative) / [R-Y] Hue (Positive) / [R-Y] Hue (Negative) / Crama Gain)
Color Transformation Control ColorTransformationValue R/W Represents the value of the selected Gain factor or Offset inside the Transformation matrix.

# APPENDIX.B

1. Install SDK

MCam40_SDK_V4.5.0(x64).exe: Installer for Windows 64-bit

MCam40_SDK_V4.5.0(x86).exe: Installer for Windows 32-bit

*The version may be updated in the future.

2. How to connect camera communication

2.1 Run CamGuide

- Device View TabDevice View and Feature Properties tabsSelect .
CamGuide Device View
CamGuide Device View
- GIGE-Interface_GigEVision If your camera is not in the list Refresh buttonPlease click to recheck.

2.2 Select and Connect Camera: Double-click the camera you want to set up.

Camera connection example
Camera connection example

2.3 Camera settings

- Feature Properties TabFeature Properties tab stripSelect .

* For detailed explanation, refer to CamGuide manual.

Feature Properties tab
Feature Properties tab

Revision History

Revision Date Changes Remark
1.0 2019.5 Issued
1.1 2021.02 Minimum Exposure Time
Exposure Start Delay, Exposure End Delay
1.2 2021.08 ◆ Frame Rate increasing by ROI
(MG-A201R(L)-5 → MG-A121R(L)-9)
◆ 1HD Timing
(MG-A500M(K)-22 : 21.98us -> 21.91us)
1.3 2021.08 Exposure Time Unit : 1HD → 1us
Exposure Start Delay : 2HD~3HD → 3HD
<Timing Diagram of 'Readout Over Trigger'> modified.