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U s e r G u i d e
SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Cameras
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SMX-M8XX SERIES USB2.0 CAMERA USER GUIDE Copyright © 2001-2006 Sumix Corporation
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide Revision 2.0 Copyright © 2006 Sumix Corporation 3403 Southwood Dr. Oceanside, CA 92054 Tel.: (877)233-3385; Fax: (508) 300 5526 Email: camera@sumix.com www.sumix.com The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
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1 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SMX-M8xx Camera Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 2 Installation
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 2 Enable Image Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Display Video on Program Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Auto White Balance Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Auto Whit
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 3 Using the SMX-M8xx Camera as CS-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Using the SMX-M8xx Camera as C-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Converting the SMX-M8xx Camera from CS-mount to C-mount, from C-mount to CS-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 4 Contents
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5 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION SMX-M8xx Series Cameras - are megapixel CMOS cameras with USB2.0 interface suitable for scientific and industrial applications. The cameras are designed for capturing, streaming and storing high quality digital images. The SMX-M8xx Series Cameras are available in three modifications: ● SMX-M81M (1.3 Megapixel, monochrome) ● SMX-M82C (2 Megapixel, color) ● SMX-M83C (3 Megapixel, color) All the SMX-M8xx Cameras feature: ● Communication interface - USB2.0 ● Form factor
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 6 Camera Specifications Table 1-1 Output Video and Camera Control Characteristics SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera Maximum 1280x1024, full 1600 x 1200, full 2048 x 1536, full resolutions of resolution mode resolution mode resolution mode output window Max Frame rate at 15 fps at 1280 x 1024 10 fps at 1600x1200 6 fps at 2048x1536 resolution 24 fps at 1024 x 768 14 fps at 1280 x 1024 10 fps at 1600x1200 37 fps at 800 x 600 22.7 fps at 102
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 7 Table 1-1 Output Video and Camera Control Characteristics SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera Output window View port (from 1280 x View port (from 1600 x View port (from 2048 x modes 1024 to 8 x 8 with 2 1200 to 8 x 8 with 2 1536 to 8 x 8 with 2 pixels/2 lines step pixels/2 lines step pixels/2 lines step positioning) Frame positioning) Frame positioning) Frame Decimation (1:1, 1:2, Decimation (1:1, 1:2, Decimation 1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8) H
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 8 Table 1-3 Camera Electrical Characteristics SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera Supply Voltage 5 V supplied by USB2.0 5 V supplied by USB2.0 5 V supplied by USB2.0 interface interface interface Table 1-4 Camera Physical Characteristics SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera Operating 0 to +70 C 0 to +60 C 0 to +60 C Temperature Dimensions, L x D 46 x 31.5 mm 46 x 31.5 mm 46 x 31.5 mm Lens Mount Type C/CS - mount C/CS - mount C/CS -
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 9 Table 1-6 System Requirements SMX-M81M Camera SMX-M82C Camera SMX-M83C Camera USB USB2.0 Host USB2.0 Host USB2.0 Host Controller, Controller, Controller, recommended Intel recommended Intel recommended Intel integrated host integrated host integrated host controller controller controller SMX-M8xx Camera Kit The SMX-M8xx Camera Kit includes the following items: ● The SMX-M8xx Series Camera ● The SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Cameras Software Package which i
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 10 Introduction: SMX-M8xx Camera Kit
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11 Chapter 2 INSTALLATION Install (if needed) USB2.0 adapter card into your PC. Install all required drivers. Refer to your USB2.0 adapter card manufacturer's User Guide for detailed instructions for hardware and software installation. Automatic Camera Installation Browse to the downloaded via URL SMXM8X_CD folder. Open setup.exe to start the SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Software Package installation. Welcome to the SMX-M8x USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard will appear (see Figure 2-1 Welcome t
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 12 ● CPU Speed Each point of the system information will be marked by its status according to the compatibility with the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera. The current system information will be marked as one of the following: ● Ok (Found - for USB2.0 Host Controller) ● Warning ● Fail System information that completely satisfy the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera requirements will be marked by Ok (for USB2.0 Host Controller - Found). In this case the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Came
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 13 Figure 2-3 Setup Wizard, System information window: the case of warning system configuration The Fail status will be displayed in cases when the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera will not work at all with current system configuration (see Figure 2-4 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller). Figure 2-4 The SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard: failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller In any of these cases click the Next button. If the system inform
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 14 Figure 2-5 Error message box when the SMX-M8xx Setup Wizard failed to detect USB2.0 Host Controller Note: It is recommended to update your system configuration in the case of Warning status, otherwise the device might not work properly It is strongly recommended to update the system configuration in the case of Fail status, otherwise the device will not work at all If all the system information was marked as Ok, the next window of the SMX-M8xx USB
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 15 The SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Setup Wizard will install the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Package and USB2.0 camera driver. When done, in the Completing the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Software Setup Wizard window additionally choose: ● Install a TWAIN driver (see chapter “Guidelines for Using TWAIN Driver” ) ● Create Desk Top icon ● Create Quick Launch icon ● Launch the SMX-M8xx USB2.0 Camera Application Program after finishing Click the Finish button a
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SMX-M8xx Series USB2.0 Camera User Guide 16 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. The Found New Hardware message will appear in the right corner of the Taskbar (see Figure 2-8 Found New Hardware message in the Task bar). Figure 2-8 Found New Hardware message in the Task bar Then the Found New Hardware Wizard will start up (see Figure 2-9 Found New Hardware Wizard: welcome window). Figure 2-9 Found New Hardware Wizard: welcome window Leave as it is suggested by default 'In
