Page 3 - Disclaimer iii; Notice; and begins on the date of shipment from JAI stock.; Certifications; CE Compliance
Disclaimer iii VIS-CAM System Notice The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Inc., and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI Inc. makes no warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appe...
Page 4 - WARNING; VIS-CAM System Installation Manual
VIS-CAM System iv Disclaimer WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. VIS-CAM System Installation Manual JAI Inc. 625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 Tel:(408) 383-...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents v VIS-CAM System Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 1.1 Document Overview ................................................................................... 1 1.2 Product overvi...
Page 9 - List of Figures
List of Figures ix VIS-CAM System List of Figures Figure 1. VIS elements ............................................................................................ 2 Figure 2. Back shot VIS installation. ............................................................................ 3 Figure 3. Typic...
Page 11 - List of Tables
List of Tables xi VIS-CAM System List of Tables Table 1 Light Sensor Cables ................................................................................... 18 Table 2 Electrical wiring for the VIS CAM installation. ................................................... 21 Table 3 VIS CAM connection...
Page 13 - Introduction 1; Introduction; Document Overview
Introduction 1 VIS-CAM System 1.VIS-CAM System Installation Manual 1 Introduction 1.1 Document Overview This document describes the steps necessary to deploy an installation of the JAI Vehicle Imaging Subsystem, described as VIS from this point forward. This manual also contains information about ma...
Page 14 - Preparing for Installation; VIS elements; System Components description; Traffic Light Sensor – TLS300
VIS-CAM System 2 Preparing for Installation Figure 1. VIS elements 1.3 System Components description 1.3.1 Traffic Light Sensor – TLS300 The JAI traffic light sensor is the driver of the VIS control network. It controls video signal parameters of each camera to ensure high contrast images of passing...
Page 15 - Introduction 3; Back shot VIS installation.; to reduce smear in the picture caused by sun glints.
Introduction 3 VIS-CAM System Figure 2. Back shot VIS installation. The TLS-300 light sensor is an essential component that ensures the VIS cameras will be ready to capture high quality images of any vehicle and its license plate in virtually all weather and light conditions. It is very important to...
Page 16 - Illumination; fires every time the vehicle detector triggers the camera.; RS485 Device Server.; Operational Overview.; Trigger Mode; A vehicle passes by a vehicle detector, sending a trigger to the VIS.
VIS-CAM System 4 Preparing for Installation 1.3.3 Illumination 1.3.3 (a) TNF-31 Flash The TNF-31 Flash generates light in wavelengths that are invisible to the human eye, but visible to the camera. This makes the flash suitable for illuminating both oncoming and receding views of traffic. Unlike nea...
Page 17 - Preparing for installation; Installation Preparation; on page 13 depict a typical beside-lane camera installation.; Over Lane Positioning
Preparing for Installation 5 VIS-CAM System 2 Preparing for installation 2.1 Installation Preparation To prepare for installation, consider the fundamental requirements for an effective deployment of the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem. There are two basic ways to position the camera: over the lane or bes...
Page 18 - Typical Over Lane Site Layout Plan.; To use the charts correctly, please follow the steps below.
VIS-CAM System 6 Preparing for Installation Figure 4. Typical Over Lane Site Layout Plan. 2.1.1 (a) Camera tilt considerations The requirement to freeze the motion of high-speed vehicles limits how steep or shallow the tilt angle of the camera may be. For example, it is important to prevent the hori...
Page 19 - selected location lies within the wedge of recommended values.
Preparing for Installation 7 VIS-CAM System 3. Select the appropriate installation chart for either USA or European style license plates. To obtain charts for license plates from other countries, please contact the JAI ITS division directly at (+1) 408 7470 300 – 102. 4. Plot the candidate camera-he...
Page 23 - VIS 300 European Camera options chart.
Preparing for Installation 11 VIS-CAM System Figure 6. VIS 300 European Camera options chart.
Page 24 - VIS 350 European Camera options chart
VIS-CAM System 12 Preparing for Installation VIS 350 European Camera options chart
Page 25 - VIS 400 European Camera options chart
Preparing for Installation 13 VIS-CAM System VIS 400 European Camera options chart
Page 26 - Side of Road Installation
VIS-CAM System 14 Preparing for Installation 2.1.2 Side of Road Installation Figure 7. Typical side of road installation. Figure 8. Typical side of road installation plan view with no canopy/overhead structue. Generally the flash head must be separated from the camera by a radial distance of at leas...
Page 27 - Flash and camera distances.
Preparing for Installation 15 VIS-CAM System Figure 9. Flash and camera distances. Distance in Feet TS-9720EN TSC-9720EN TS-2030EN TSC-2030EN TS-2076EN TSC-2076EN TS-1327EN TSC-1327EN 3.5 TBD 2 1 TBD TBD TBD TBD
Page 29 - Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem; Installing the Vehicle Imaging System; gigabit Ethernet switch.; Installing the TNF-300 Traffic Light Sensor.; Section 2.1 on page 6 for general site layout guidelines.; To install the Traffic Light Sensor:; Disconnect Power; Install the traffic light sensor.
Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem 17 VIS-CAM System 3 Installing the Vehicle Imaging System The individual components of the system is electrically linked together as shown in Figure 1, “VIS elements,” on page 2. The VIS CAM 300/400 camera has connections to the J-Panel and an optional Flash,...
Page 30 - subsequent minor adjustment; Table 1; color
VIS-CAM System 18 Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem Figure 11. TLS-300 signal and power cable. 3. Route the Traffic Light Sensor end of the TLS-300 signal and power cable through the mounting pipe and the flange (see Figure 12) 4. Screw the flange onto the pipe, finger-tight, to allow subsequ...
Page 31 - Optional Side Mount; is applied when performing any wiring operation.; Pipe clamps should be
Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem 19 VIS-CAM System 3.1.2 Optional Side Mount 1. Attach the pipe clamps approximately 6-inches apart on a vertical mounting surface as shown in Figure 13. 2. Loosen the four Allen screws and remove the flange from the mounting base. Figure 10, “Install the traf...
Page 32 - Camera mount template.; Requirements; Camera cabling as it appears before electrical installation.
VIS-CAM System 20 Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem 2. Align the camera enclosure mounting surface with the hole pattern of the camera mount and secure it to the camera mount with the five provided ¼-20 hex bolts. 3. Attach the camera, with mount, to the mounting structure. The hole pattern i...
Page 33 - eight terminals – and then re-join it when the wires are mounted); Table 2; Wire Color
Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem 21 VIS-CAM System Figure 17. Cable final wiring. 7. The wires are inserted into X4 as shown in Table 2 and Figure 18. A mounting tool for releasing the spring enabling insertion of the wire is enclosed together with the connectors. (Mounting the wires can be ...
Page 34 - Back of the video camera.
VIS-CAM System 22 Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem Figure 18. Properly wired X-4 connector. 8. The cable is mounted in the cable entry on the back side of the camera as shown in the Figure 19 below. The rubber bushing is mounted around the jacket and the metal brace is mounted around the shi...
Page 35 - Table 3
Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem 23 VIS-CAM System 3.3 Installing the J-Panel The J-panel layout is shown in Appendix A, See “Connection requirements.” on page 43. This Appendix has a detailed description of the J-Panel function and connectors. 3.3.1 X1 and X2 VIS CAM 300/400 The VIS CAM con...
Page 36 - VIS CAM connections.; X3 Pin X
VIS-CAM System 24 Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem Figure 20. VIS CAM connections. 3.3.2 X3, X7 Traffic Light Sensor The Traffic Light Sensor TLS-300 connection to the J-Panel is shown in Table 4 and Figure 21. Table 4 TLS 300 to J-Panel connections. X3 Pin X Signal Description Connection to...
Page 37 - X6 Power Input Connector; Traffic Light Sensor; Table 5; Signal
Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem 25 VIS-CAM System Figure 21. TLS 300 to J-Panel wiring. 3.3.3 X6 Power Input Connector The Power Input connection to the J-Panel is shown in Table 5 and Figure 22. The maximum power to a J-Panel is: Camera #0 2.0A Camera #1 2.0A Traffic Light Sensor 2.0A RS48...
Page 38 - Table 6; Description
VIS-CAM System 26 Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem Figure 22. X-6 Power input connection. 3.3.4 X8 LS RS485 Out Connector The RS485 output from the Light Sensor to the RS485-to-Ethernet converter connector is X8. The connections from X8 to the converter are shown in Table 6 and Figure 23 Tab...
Page 39 - Wiring for the X8 to converter connector.; The switches S3 and S5 sets the trigger polarity:; Arrow up - positive going
Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem 27 VIS-CAM System Figure 23. Wiring for the X8 to converter connector. Up to four cameras can be connected to one Light Sensor using one Moxa Nport 5232 Device Server. If more than four cameras need to be connected to the same Light Sensor please refer to “Ap...
Page 40 - Arrow down – negative going; Test trigger
VIS-CAM System 28 Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem Arrow down – negative going As a guideline the two LEDs marked TRIG-0 and TRIG-1 shall be off when no trigger pulse is present. 3.3.5 (b) Test Trigger Activating switches S1 and S4 generates a trigger pulse for test purposes. Only one trigge...
Page 41 - Two lane controller.; Illumination Options; Installing the TNF-31 Flash; Pin Signal
Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem 29 VIS-CAM System Figure 25. Two lane controller. 3.4 Illumination Options 3.4.1 Installing the TNF-31 Flash The connection to the Flash unit in the VIS CAM 300 is shown in Table 9 and Figure 26. Figure 26. TNF-31 flash unit Table 9 Flash unit connection in V...
Page 42 - Optimal Illumination Distance Between Camera and TNF; S3 switch setting; Trigger Options; Installing The Laser Vehicle Detector
VIS-CAM System 30 Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem Table 10 Optimal Illumination Distance Between Camera and TNF Distance in Feet TS-9720EN TSC-9720EN TS-2030EN TSC-2030EN TS-2076EN TSC-2076EN TS-1327EN TSC-1327EN 3.5 TBD 2 1 TBD TBD TBD TBD Distance measured from outer wall of Camera housin...
Page 43 - Connection for LVD to VIS CAM 400.; to enable the laser trigger input on the IO Board.
Installing the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem 31 VIS-CAM System Figure 29. Connection for LVD to VIS CAM 400. Table 11 Wiring for LVD to VIS CAM 400. X7 Pin # Signal Description Connection to 1 24V (Fused 0.5A) Power to laser Laser power input 2 Gnd Power gnd Laser ground 3 Trigger Trigger from laser Tri...
Page 45 - Preparation for Alignment; Pre-Alignment Checklist; Confirm all VIS CAM components and cables are properly connected.
System Set-Up 33 VIS-CAM System 4 System Set-Up This section provides a generic procedure for aligning one or more VIS CAM 300/400 cameras and their associated equipment at a site. If you received a specific installation manual from JAI for your project then follow those instructions instead of the ...
Page 46 - Typical minimum plate heights and nominal plate heights:; Plate Height; Select the Camera to Align
VIS-CAM System 34 System Set-Up 4.1.2 Select a Suitable Vehicle, License Plate, and Plate Stand for the Setup To accurately set up the Vehicle Imaging Subsystem, the system installers need access to: 1. A vehicle that can be temporarily parked on the road 2. A plate that is: a. typical in size and c...
Page 47 - adjustments and camera aiming.; Connect the Setup Computer to the Camera
System Set-Up 35 VIS-CAM System camera settings should already be correct for the site installation, but it is a good idea to verify that this is true before proceeding. The Setup Computer is now properly configured to support lens adjustments and camera aiming. 4.1.6 Connect the Setup Computer to t...
Page 49 - Figure 31 for more information.; Initial Camera Alignment Display example.
System Set-Up 37 VIS-CAM System 7. Adjust the lens zoom ring to obtain a plate width approximately equal to the distance between the short vertical sizing marks that appear above the tilt line. Readjust focus as necessary. See Figure 31 for more information. Figure 31. Initial Camera Alignment Displ...
Page 50 - Roll Bar Display example.; moving while you tighten the bolt.
VIS-CAM System 38 System Set-Up Figure 32. Roll Bar Display example. Pan the camera mount until the plate stand is centered under the default position of the vertical line in the middle of the “Roll Bar” display. Securely tighten the pan bolt. Be careful not to change the pan of the camera while you...
Page 51 - Readjustment of camera tilt and zoom display.; The camera mount and lens are now ready for final adjustment.; Finalize Lens Adjustments and Camera Aiming; Use your portable plate stand to position the license plate:
System Set-Up 39 VIS-CAM System Figure 33. Readjustment of camera tilt and zoom display. The camera mount and lens are now ready for final adjustment. 4.1.10 Finalize Lens Adjustments and Camera Aiming 4.1.10 (a) Reposition the License Plate Stand at the Nominal Trigger Line Use your portable plate ...
Page 52 - Focus Bar marker display.; markers on the display.
VIS-CAM System 40 System Set-Up Figure 34. Focus Bar marker display. 2. Adjust the lens zoom ring until the plate width just barely fits in between the short vertical zoom markers on the display. 3. Have your assistant tape the lens front-focus chart to the stand so that it appears in-between the zo...
Page 53 - Focus Bar Waveform display.; Uncover the license plate by removing the lens focus chart.
System Set-Up 41 VIS-CAM System Figure 35. Focus Bar Waveform display. 5. Gently snug the zoom and focus lens holder thumbscrews against the lens without changing any of the lens settings. 6. Uncover the license plate by removing the lens focus chart. 7. Use the mouse to move the waveform cursors to...
Page 54 - Focus Bar Waveform Display with waveform cursors.; at the minimum plate height.; Flash Head Alignment; specific alignment procedure provided with your system.
VIS-CAM System 42 System Set-Up Figure 36. Focus Bar Waveform Display with waveform cursors. 9. Use one hand to carefully hold the focus ring of the lens in place while you rotate the filter ring on the very front of the lens with your other hand. Turn the filter ring until the white mark on the rin...
Page 55 - Properties” section “2 – Trigger”, property “External Trigger Source”.
System Set-Up 43 VIS-CAM System • Press the “Repetitive Trigger” button on the ENSetup toolbar. This will trigger the camera every second. Make sure that the “Ethernet” external hardware trigger is enabled in the “Camera Properties” section “2 – Trigger”, property “External Trigger Source”. • Adjust...
Page 57 - Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description; Appendix A: Camera Functional and Connector Description; Detector as shown in the system overview Figure 37.; Connection requirements.
Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 45 VIS-CAM System 5 Appendix A: Camera Functional and Connector Description The camera has connections to the EN J-Panel, Light sensor, Flash, Night Light and Laser Vehicle Detector as shown in the system overview Figure 37. Appendix A descri...
Page 58 - housing. Figure 38 shows the board layout.; Component layout of the EN board.
VIS-CAM System 46 Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 5.1 I/O Board Layout Connections to the camera are made through the EN I/O Board located in the back of the camera housing. Figure 38 shows the board layout. Figure 38. Component layout of the EN board.
Page 59 - Board connections; 6 pole WAGO pluggable terminal block; Connector signal specifications; Standard RS485 communication levels. Common mode range –7 to +12V.
Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 47 VIS-CAM System 5.2 X4: I/O Board Connection to J-panel Figure 39. Board connections 5.2.1 Functionality Power and data connection to the camera. The 24V power supply for all camera functions (Camera, I/O Board, light and heaters), Ethernet...
Page 60 - Electrical interface on the I/O board:; Electrical interface
VIS-CAM System 48 Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description Electrical interface on the I/O board: Figure 40. Interface drawing. 5.2.3 (b) Trigger input Description The trigger input is balanced and the input circuit is a RS485 receiver. Signal levels The signal levels are standard R...
Page 61 - Current; Connector physical Interface
Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 49 VIS-CAM System 5.2.4 (a) Ethernet Interface Description: 100 Mb Ethernet interface. The signal must be connected to a gigabit Ethernet switch for best performance. The cable must be a Cat 5e or preferably a Cat 6 cable. The wire color mark...
Page 62 - Typical wiring diagram.; I/O Board Flash Connection; Functionality; pole WAGO pluggable terminal block
VIS-CAM System 50 Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 5.2.6 Typical wiring diagram. Figure 43. Category 5 or 6 wiring diagram. 5.3 I/O Board Flash Connection Figure 44. Flash connections. 5.3.1 Functionality Output to flash unit. This output is used when only one flash unit is ...
Page 64 - Typical Wiring Diagram; the Flash Power Supply.; Connecting DC Flash to a board powered from the Flash power supply.
VIS-CAM System 52 Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 5.3.5 Typical Wiring Diagram Figure 47 shows how to connect to the DC Flash unit having the I/O Board electronics powered from the Flash Power Supply. Figure 47. Connecting DC Flash to a board powered from the Flash power su...
Page 65 - AC flash unit connection.; Output to Night Light or second Flash unit.
Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 53 VIS-CAM System Figure 49. AC flash unit connection. 5.3.6 X6: I/O Board Night Light/2nd Flash Connection Figure 50. Second flash connection. 5.3.7 Functionality Output to Night Light or second Flash unit. When switch S3 is positioned as sh...
Page 66 - Connector specification; IO board electrical interface.; Test
VIS-CAM System 54 Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 5.3.8 Connector specification Connector type: 4 pole WAGO pluggable terminal block Connector on board: WAGO 734-234 Cable part: WAGO 734-204 5.3.9 Connector signal specifications Description A 5V logic inverter drives the ou...
Page 67 - Physical interface pinouts.; Pin Signal Description; from the Flash Power Supply.; Wiring a second DC flash from the flash power supply.
Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 55 VIS-CAM System 5.3.9 (a) Connector physical Interface Table 15 Physical interface pinouts. Pin Signal Description Connection to 1 Gnd Light/Flash Gnd Light/Flash ground (negative power terminal) 2 Out Light control/Strobe out Light control...
Page 68 - Connecting the second AC flash.
VIS-CAM System 56 Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description Figure 53. Connecting to a 2nd DC Flash unit with the I/O Board electronics internally powered.. Figure 54 shows how to connect to the 2nd AC Flash unit. Flash Mains power not shown. Figure 54. Connecting the second AC flash...
Page 69 - Detection board
Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 57 VIS-CAM System 5.4 Night Light TNC 100 Connection Figure 55. Connecting to the night light (TNC 100) 5.5 X7:I/O Board Laser Vehicle Detector Connection Figure 56. Detection board
Page 70 - pole WAGO pluggable terminal block; Voltage; LVD Trigger Input
VIS-CAM System 58 Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 5.5.1 Functionality Connection to the Laser Vehicle Detector (LVD). 5.5.2 Connector specification Connector type: 8 pole WAGO pluggable terminal block Connector on board: WAGO 734-238 Cable part: WAGO 734-208 5.5.3 Connector...
Page 71 - pole RJ45 with integral switches
Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 59 VIS-CAM System 5.5.4 Connector physical Interface Table 16 Connector table Pin Signal Description Connection to 1 24V (Fused 0.5A) Power to laser Laser power input 2 Tnd Power gnd Laser groundd 3 Trigger Trigger from laser Trigger out on l...
Page 72 - Ethernet test connections.; Test setup 1; patch cables can be twisted or not twisted.; EN network test configuration setup.
VIS-CAM System 60 Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 5.6.4 Connector physical Interface Ethernet test connections. Pin Signal Description Connection to Remarks 1 A+ (wh/org) Ethernet A+ Gigabit switch Connected when testing 2 A- (org) Ethernet A- Gigabit switch Connected when ...
Page 73 - Test setup 2
Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 61 VIS-CAM System The following 100Mb Ethernet switch has been tested successfully: Phoenix Contact type FL Switch SF 8TX (JAI Inc. no. 2900.00.255) 5.6.6 Test setup 2 The test setup for communication only with the EN Camera is shown in Figur...
Page 74 - Auxiliary power connector; Cables; Cable Specifications
VIS-CAM System 62 Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 5.7 X15: I/O Board Auxiliary power connector Figure 62. Auxiliary power connector 5.7.1 Functionality Power outlet for auxiliary equipment. 5.7.2 Connector physical Interface Connector: 2 pole WAGO pluggable terminal block P...
Page 75 - Number of twisted pairs; Recommended Cables; Please refer to Section 3 on page 15 of this manual.
Appendix A: Camera Functional & Connector Description 63 VIS-CAM System 5.8.1 (c) Combined cable (Ethernet, RS485 and power): Number of twisted pairs 8 Maximum cable diameter 15 mm Maximum cable length 100 meters 5.8.2 Recommended Cables Ethernet: Cable, Cat 6 S-FTP 4x2xAWG24 JAI No. 2900.00.262...
Page 77 - Appendix B: J-Panel Functional and Connector Description
Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 65 VIS-CAM System 6 Appendix B: J-Panel Functional and Connector Description 6.1 J-Panel Layout Figure 63. EN-CAM component layout. 6.2 X1: J-panel connection to Camera 0 Figure 64. Connecting from J-Panel to camera zero.
Page 78 - means of this connector.; for a description of the signal path.; Technologies datasheet for LTC1480:; Signal parameters and conditions.; Electrical interface on the J-Panel:; J-Panel electrical interface
VIS-CAM System 66 Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 6.2.1 Functionality Power and data connection to the EN camera. The 24V power supply for all camera functions (Camera, I/O Board, light and heaters), Ethernet and RS485 data communication is connected by means of this conne...
Page 81 - Standard RS485 communication levels.; See Figure 49 on page 53 for a description of the signal path.
Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 69 VIS-CAM System 6.3 X2: J-panel connection to Camera 1 Figure 67. Board and camera J-panel connection to camera 1. 6.3.1 Functionality Power and data connection to the EN camera. The 24V power supply for all camera functions (Camera, I/O B...
Page 82 - Signal table; J-panel electrical interface; standard Ethernet wire colors.
VIS-CAM System 70 Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description Table 21 Signal table Electrical interface on the J-Panel: Figure 68. J-panel electrical interface 6.3.3 (c) Ethernet Interface 100 Mb Ethernet interface. The signals are routed directly to RJ45 connector X12. The cable to ...
Page 83 - Typical Wiring diagram
Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 71 VIS-CAM System 6.3.4 Connector physical Interface Table 22 Ethernet physical connections Pin Signal Description Connection to I/O Board X4 Remarks 1 Ethernet A+ Ethernet signal to gigabit switch pin 1 Cat5e/6 cable white/orange 2 Ethernet...
Page 84 - X3: Light Sensor Connection
VIS-CAM System 72 Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 6.3.6 Indicators There are two LED indicators mounted at the connector: Table 23 LED indicators LED label LED color Indication Trig-1 Green Indicates generation of trigger pulse to camera Off No trigger pulse LC DATA LED no...
Page 86 - Datasignal
VIS-CAM System 74 Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 6.5.1 Functionality Lane Controller RS485 signal to a second J-Panel. The Lane Controller connected to X15 pin 1 and pin 2 or a Lane Controller signal coming from another J-Panel can be connected by means of this connector....
Page 87 - physical Interface
Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 75 VIS-CAM System 6.6.3 Connector signal specifications 6.6.3 (a) Data signal RS485 databus signals from a Lane Controller connected to another J-Panel . 6.6.4 Connector physical Interface Table 28 Physical pin connections J-panel #1. Pin Si...
Page 88 - X8: RS485 signal to Ethernet interface; Two power outputs for supplying the converter are available.
VIS-CAM System 76 Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description Figure 75. Principle in the power distribution. 6.7.2 Connector specification Connector type: 2 pole WAGO pluggable terminal block Connector on board: WAGO 734-232 Cable part: WAGO 734-202 6.7.3 Connector signal specificati...
Page 89 - X11: Ethernet Interface from Camera 0
Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 77 VIS-CAM System 6.8.2 Connector specification Connector type: 8 pole WAGO pluggable terminal block Connector on board: WAGO 734-238 Cable part: WAGO 734-208 6.8.3 Connector signal specifications 6.8.3 (a) Power output Voltage: 24 V DC from...
Page 90 - X12: Ethernet Interface from Camera 1
VIS-CAM System 78 Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 6.9.2 Connector specification Connector type: 8 pole shielded RJ45 Connector on board: Taitek/Kinsun ST3009S-880 Cable part: Standard RJ45 connector 6.9.3 Connector signal specifications 6.9.3 (a) Data signal Ethernet signa...
Page 91 - X14: External Trigger; External Trigger connection.
Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 79 VIS-CAM System 6.10.3 Connector signal specifications 6.10.3 (a) Data signal Ethernet signals on two pairs (Rx and Tx) . 6.10.4 Connector physical Interface Table 32 Pin connections for Ethernet from Camera 1. Pin Signal Description Conne...
Page 92 - pole WAGO pluggable terminal block
VIS-CAM System 80 Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description Figure 80. Trigger polarity 6.11.2 Connector specification Connector type: 4 pole WAGO pluggable terminal block Connector on board: WAGO 734-234 Cable part: WAGO 734-204 6.11.3 Connector signal specifications 6.11.3 (a) Sig...
Page 93 - X15: Lane Controller interface; balanced RS485 wires.
Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 81 VIS-CAM System 6.11.4 Connector physical Interface Table 33 Connector table Pin Signal Description Connection to 1 Trig0+ Positive trigger input to camera 0 2 Trig0- Negative trigger input to camera 0 3 Trig1+ Positive trigger input to ca...
Page 94 - Connecting Lane Controller RS485 signal between J-Panels
VIS-CAM System 82 Appendix B: J-Panel Functional & Connector Description 6.12.4 Connector physical Interface Table 34 WAGO physical interface Pin Signal Description Connection to 1 D0+ RS485 databus D0+ 2 D0- RS485 databus D0- 3 Gnd 4 D1+ RS485 databus D1+ 5 D1- RS485 databus D1- 6.12.5 Connecti...
Page 95 - Appendix C: Two Cameras, One Flash Configuration
Appendix C: Two Cameras, One-Flash Configuration 83 VIS-CAM System 7 Appendix C: Two Cameras, One Flash Configuration Figure 7.1 shows how to connect one flash to two VIS CAM 300 cameras. The flash output from camera 0, the master camera, is connected to the laser trigger input on camera 1, the slav...
Page 96 - Master to slave connections.; software
VIS-CAM System 84 Appendix C: Two Cameras, One-Flash Configuration Table 35 Master to slave connections. Master Flash Connector (X5) Slave Laser Connector (X7) Pin 2 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 3 Pin 5 Pin 1 • Junction Panel trigger polarity switch in position “positive going edge” • Master camera flash must be...
Page 97 - Appendix D: Pluggable Terminal Blocks; Terminal block; The wire is inserted and the spring is activated.
Appendix D: Pluggable Terminal Blocks 85 VIS-CAM System 8 Appendix D: Pluggable Terminal Blocks The connectors on the VIS CAM 300 IO Board and J-Panel are pluggable terminal blocks with pin spacing of 3.81 mm/ 0.15 inch from WAGO. The contacts are spring loaded. Figure 86. Terminal block Table 36 Es...
Page 99 - Appendix E: Moxa N Port 5232 Configuration; Appendix E: Moxa N-Port 5232 Configuration; Standard configuration of Basic Settings:
Appendix E: Moxa N Port 5232 Configuration 87 VIS-CAM System 9 Appendix E: Moxa N-Port 5232 Configuration Configuration of the Moxa N-Port server is done through a standard web-browser or using Telnet. If you are unfamiliar with the configuration terms, please consult the enclosed Moxa N-Port server...
Page 100 - Enter the subnet mask of the unit. The default subnet mask from the; Standard configuration of Network Settings:
VIS-CAM System 88 Appendix E: Moxa N Port 5232 Configuration Network Settings: IP address: Enter the desired IP address of the unit. The default address from the factory is 192.168.127.254 unless otherwise specified. Netmask: Enter the subnet mask of the unit. The default subnet mask from the factor...
Page 101 - Serial port 1 settings:; D1 – enter desired name of this specific serial port.; Standard configuration of Serial settings for port 1:
Appendix E: Moxa N Port 5232 Configuration 89 VIS-CAM System Serial port 1 settings: Port alias: D1 – enter desired name of this specific serial port. Baud rate: 9600 – specify the desired baud rate of the serial port – the TLS200 light sensor requires 9600 as standard. Data bits: 8 – specify the de...
Page 102 - Standard configuration of Serial settings for port 2:
VIS-CAM System 90 Appendix E: Moxa N Port 5232 Configuration Figure 90. Standard configuration of Serial settings for port 2: To make sure that both serial channels are identically configured – check the serial settings sub-menu in the Moxa N-Port server. Figure 91. Configuration overview of serial ...
Page 103 - Operating settings port 1:; TCP; Data Packing; Operation configuration of Serial port 1:
Appendix E: Moxa N Port 5232 Configuration 91 VIS-CAM System Operating settings port 1: Operation mode: TCP – specify the operation mode of the serial channel – currently TCP is required for communication with the TLS200 light sensor – UDP will be implemented in the nearer future. TCP alive check ti...
Page 104 - Operation configuration of Serial port 2:
VIS-CAM System 92 Appendix E: Moxa N Port 5232 Configuration Figure 93. Operation configuration of Serial port 2: To make sure that operation mode of both serial channels are identically configured – check the operating settings sub-menu in the Moxa N-Port server. Figure 94. Configuration overview o...
Page 105 - Appendix F: Multiple Moxa N port Configuration Diagram; Appendix F: Multiple Moxa N-port Configuration Diagram; Moxa configuration example.
Appendix F: Multiple Moxa N port Configuration Diagram 93 VIS-CAM System 10 Appendix F: Multiple Moxa N-port Configuration Diagram One Moxa N-port Device Server is capable of accommodating a maximum of four concurrent connections on port 1. (Port 2 is reserved for control). Whenever more than four c...
Page 107 - Appendix G: Ethernet Requirements; considerations in mind:; Network cabling example:
Appendix G: Ethernet Requirements 95 VIS-CAM System 11 Appendix G: Ethernet Requirements. The Ethernet media is the key component for data transmission in the VIS-300/400 system. In order to ensure a smooth running system, install the Ethernet infrastructure with the following considerations in mind...
Page 109 - Appendix H: Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting table.; Fault Symptom
Appendix H: Troubleshooting 97 VIS-CAM System 12 Appendix H: Troubleshooting Table 37 Troubleshooting table. Fault Symptom Check/Possible Reason Flash fires only every second time Switch S3 on VIS CAM I/O Board is in position “Flash 2” and only one flash is installed to the camera. Set switch S3 to ...