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- Page 1 RobotEye REV25-ST 3-Axis High Performance Stabilized Vision System User Manual Ocular Robotics Ltd. Unit F1, 13-15 Forrester Street Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia www.ocularrobotics.com...
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Page 2: Revision Table
No parts of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of Ocular Robotics. Ocular Robotics makes no representations or warranties in relation to this User Manual or the information and materials provided herein. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual to include accurate and up to date information. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.4.3 Network Topology .............................. 20 3.5 Optical ....................................21 3.5.1 Field of View ................................21 3.5.2 Camera Mounting ..............................22 3.5.3 Camera Focus and Aperture ........................... 23 3.5.4 Modulation Transfer Function ........................23 4 Specifications ..................................24 www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... -
Page 4: Introduction
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The REV25-ST User Manual is provided as a guide to the connection, configuration and safe use of the Ocular Robotics REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED System. For development of custom software applications for use with the REV25-ST system see the RobotEye Network Interface Manual, RobotEye API Reference Manual, or contact Ocular Robotics. -
Page 5: Basics
2.1.1 REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED Unit Figure 2.1 – REV25-ST Vision Unit Packing List The Ocular Robotics RobotEye REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED unit is supplied standard with the following components, each of which can be seen in Figure 2.1: 1. The RobotEye REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED unit. -
Page 6: Rev25-St Vision - Stabilized System
2.1.2 REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED System Figure 2.2 – REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED System Packing List The Ocular Robotics RobotEye REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED System is an REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED Unit mounted in an IP65* enclosure with power connector and dual Ethernet connectors for RobotEye control and camera communication with the following components, each of which can be seen in Figure 2.2:... -
Page 7: What You Need
1. Power supply – A 24 volt DC 10 Amp power supply with a continuous current capacity of 10 Amps. 2. A suitable C-mount camera – Ocular Robotics can supply and mount a range of Allied Vision Technologies GigE cameras. -
Page 8: Initial Setup
Windows or Linux operating system. The library version number and system IP address shipped with your system should be noted on the supplied Certificate. Figure 2.4 Wiring and connections for the REV25-ST Unit 1. Connect Cable Harness (16 pin to 10/6 pin cable) between controller and amplifier board. www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... - Page 9 REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED Unit. If a different camera is chosen and it can’t be used with the mount provided then alternative mounting arrangements should be provided. DO NOT allow the camera to be unsupported on the camera lens. www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd...
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Page 10: Rev25-St Vision - Stabilized System
Connect the other end to the REV25-ST Control Ethernet port (right-side Ethernet connector). Refer to Figure 2.5. 2. Connect another Ethernet cable to the REV25-ST Camera Ethernet port (left-side Ethernet connector) and a PC or Switch. www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... - Page 11 Vision Technologies camera then your system should be ready to use. For adjusting the Focus and Aperture of your camera see Section 3.5.3 - Camera Focus and Aperture. Otherwise follow steps a) to i) to install your chosen camera. www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd...
- Page 12 Follow the procedure in Section 3.5.3 to adjust the focus and aperture of the camera. i) Replace the base using the eight countersunk socket screws and tension correctly to maintain the integrity of the seal. 6. Attach power and communications cables as appropriate for your camera. www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd...
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Page 13: Safety
Basics 2.5 Safety The RobotEye REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED System is a high speed device. All instructions regarding safe operation of this system should be strictly followed. Protection Class 3. The device operates with a separated extra low voltage (SELV) of 24 Volts DC. -
Page 14: Operation
The device must be protected against overheating. Persistent overheating of the device will lead to reduced lifetime of the camera. Additional protection is recommended when operating the device under extreme or adverse environmental conditions. Rapid changes in temperature may lead to humidity entering the device. www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... -
Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance
1) RobotEye REV25-ST System power cable. 2) IP68/IP69K Data cable (REV25-ST System). a) An optional 5m or 10m IP68 Cable can be purchased from Ocular Robotics 3) 5mmx20mm 16A Slow Blow Fuse. a) The fuse is located in the Fuseholder located above the left Ethernet connector. -
Page 16: General Description
General Description 3 General Description The RobotEye REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED System is a three-axis high performance VISION - STABILIZED system with unprecedented motion bandwidth. The REV25-ST System is ideally suited for use on ground vehicles, surface craft, aircraft and other dynamic platforms. - Page 17 Power to the camera inside the enclosure is provided via a two-way connector. The red wire provides 24 VDC with respect to the black wire at 0 V. A suitable voltage converter is required if the camera operates at a different voltage. Figure 3.3 – Power connector for the camera www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd...
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Page 18: Mechanical
The bounding dimensions and positions of mounting holes for the REV25-ST Unit are shown in Figure 3.4 www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... - Page 19 General Description Figure 3.4 – REV25-ST Unit Mechanical Dimensions www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd...
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Page 20: Rev25-St Vision - Stabilized System
The REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED enclosure has IP65 rating (when used with the cable socket and panel plug connectors mated). The bounding dimensions and positions of mounting holes for the REV25-ST System are shown Figure 3.5. www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... - Page 21 General Description Figure 3.5 – REV25-ST System Mechanical Dimensions www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd...
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Page 22: Ethernet
The left Ethernet connector is for interfacing with the nominated imaging camera. The right Ethernet connector is for controlling the REV25- ST VISION - STABILIZED System. Figure 3.7 – RJ45 Ethernet Connections on the REV25-ST System Enclosure www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... -
Page 23: Network Topology
REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED Unit/System, however it is recommended that a Cat6 cable be used over long distances. Figure 3.8 – Network Schematic for Single Host PC to Single REV25-ST Figure 3.9 – Network Schematic for Single Host PC to Multiple REV25-STs www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... -
Page 24: Optical
NOTE – De-rotation of the video/image needs to be handled via software. Figure 3.10 – Field of View Representations for various CCD sizes (Not to Scale) www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... -
Page 25: Camera Mounting
RobotEye head in Figure 3.11 is facing the default home position (0 elevation, 0 azimuth) and that the resulting camera view will be rotated 90° with respect to horizontal for each orientation. Figure 3.11 – Recommended Camera Mounting Orientations (Forward View) www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... -
Page 26: Camera Focus And Aperture
Figure 3.12 – C-mount Lens 3.5.4 Modulation Transfer Function The REV25-ST VISION - STABILIZED optical system Modulation Transfer Function is provided below for reference. Figure 3.13 – Plot of the Modulation Transfer Function www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd... -
Page 27: Specifications
10,000°/s aperture slew rate. ^^ Does not include temperature rating of the camera used with the system ** Extended temperature calibration IMU option available for calibrated operation across –40°C to 85°C range www.ocularrobotics.com Ocular Robotics Ltd...