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Sentech STC-M GigE and USB 3.0 Cameras with AutoVISION 5.2.1/VISIONSCAPE ®
9.2.1
September 2020
Table of Contents
1 Contents of this ReadMe
1.1 New Features
2 Supported Machine Vision Systems
3 Software Requirements
4 PC Requirements
4.1 Minimum PC Requirements
4.2 Recommended PC Requirements
4.3 Recommended PC for GigE and USB 3.0 PC Vision
5 Supported Camera Configurations
5.1 MicroHAWK FXX0-F Model Number Structure
5.2 HAWK MV-4000 Model Number Structure
5.3 Omron Sentech STC-M Cameras
6 Known Issues, Limitations, and Workarounds
6.1 AutoVISION and FrontRunner
6.1.1 AutoVISION
6.1.2 FrontRunner
6.2 Installer and Firmware Update
6.3 Smart Camera Control Backward Compatibility
7 Tips and Additional Information
8 Technical Support
9 Software Component Copyright Statements and Disclaimers
This file can be read while the installation is in progress, or it can be opened later. It is accessible
in C:\Omron\Vscape\Documentation.
Important: This ReadMe file is subject to change during the lifetime of this software version.
3 Software Requirements
AutoVISION Version 5.2.1 and the supported Machine Vision systems run on the following 32-bit
and 64-bit operating systems:
Important: You must have Administrator permissions to install AutoVISION 5.2.1 and
VISIONSCAPE® 9.2.1.
4 PC Requirements
4.3 Recommended PC and NIC Cards for GigE/USB 3.0 PC Based Vision
GigE cameras require high quality PCs, NIC cards and CAT cables to operate at their full
potential. It is recommended to choose from among the several Industrial PCs (IPCs) on the
market that are specifically designed for GigE vision. IPCs typically offer 2, 4 or 8 dedicated GigE
camera PoE ports. They are designed to assure fast, efficient transfer of camera image to PC
memory with minimal processor support, and thus can be used with the fastest and highest
resolution GigE cameras at max frame rates.
Commercial Laptops or Desktops on the other hand are not designed or recommended for high
speed PC Vision. The user is likely to experience Image or Packet Drops when using a standard
PC, and will be forced to slow down the camera data rates to compensate. Please see PC Vision
manual.
Please see Using Sentech STC-M Cameras with AutoVISION and VISIONSCAPE® - Supplemental User
Guide for details.
5 Supported Camera Configurations
The following tables show the new MIcroHAWK FXXX-F part number scheme and the possible options.
Please note that not all combinations of parameters are valid. For instance, fixed focus distance of 50 mm
is not available with Narrow Lens.
When ordering, please use the published Datasheets to determine exact part numbers.
F320-F[XXX][Y][ZZZ]-NN[P]
Key Classification Code Meaning
XXX Focus Distance (mm) 050 Fixed Focus at 50 mm
064 Fixed Focus at 64 mm
081 Fixed Focus at 81 mm
102 Fixed Focus at 102 mm
133 Fixed Focus at 133 mm
190 Fixed Focus at 190 mm
300 Fixed Focus at 300 mm
Y Lens W Wide Field of View - 5.2 mm Focal Length Lens
M Medium Field of View – 7.7 mm Focal Length Lens
N Narrow Field of View – 16 mm Focal Length Lens
ZZZ Sensor 03M 752 x 480 (0.3 MP) Pixel, Mono Sensor, Global Shutter
12M 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP) Pixel, Mono Sensor, Global Shutter
50C 2592 x 1944 (5 MP) Pixel, Color Sensor, Rolling Shutter
L Light Type N No Outer Light
C Light Color N No Outer Light
P Software License S AutoVISION Sensor
A AutoVISION + Verification
V AutoVISION + Verification + VISIONSCAPE®
F330-F[XXX][Y][ZZZ]-NN[P]
Key Classification Code Meaning
XXX Focus Distance (mm) 050 Fixed Focus at 50 mm
064 Fixed Focus at 64 mm
081 Fixed Focus at 81 mm
102 Fixed Focus at 102 mm
133 Fixed Focus at 133 mm
190 Fixed Focus at 190 mm
300 Fixed Focus at 300 mm
Y Lens W Wide Field of View - 5.2 mm Focal Length Lens
M Medium Field of View – 7.7 mm Focal Length Lens
N Narrow Field of View – 16 mm Focal Length Lens
ZZZ Sensor 03M 752 x 480 (0.3 MP) Pixel, Mono Sensor, Global Shutter
12M 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP) Pixel, Mono Sensor, Global Shutter
50C 2592 x 1944 (5 MP) Pixel, Color Sensor, Rolling Shutter
L Light Type N No Outer Light
C Light Color N No Outer Light
P Software License S AutoVISION Sensor
A AutoVISION + Verification
V AutoVISION + Verification + VISIONSCAPE®
F420-F[XXX][Y][ZZZ]-[L][C][P]
Key Classification Code Meaning
XXX Focus Distance (mm) 000 Autofocus - Variable Distance
050 Fixed Focus at 50 mm
064 Fixed Focus at 64 mm
081 Fixed Focus at 81 mm
102 Fixed Focus at 102 mm
300 Fixed Focus at 300 mm
400 Fixed Focus at 400 mm
Y Lens W Wide Field of View - 5.2 mm Focal Length Lens
M Medium Field of View – 7.7 mm Focal Length Lens
N Narrow Field of View – 16 mm Focal Length Lens
L Narrow 16 mm Lens – Autofocus to 1200 mm
ZZZ Sensor 03M 752 x 480 (0.3 MP) Pixel, Mono Sensor, Global Shutter
12M 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP) Pixel, Mono Sensor, Global Shutter
50C 2592 x 1944 (5 MP) Pixel, Color Sensor, Rolling Shutter
L Light Type N No Outer Light
S Standard Outer Light
C Light Color N No Outer Light
R Red
W White
P Software License S AutoVISION Sensor
A AutoVISION + Verification
V AutoVISION + Verification + VISIONSCAPE®
F430-F[XXX][Y][ZZZ]-[L][C][P]
Key Classification Code Meaning
XXX Focus Distance (mm) 000 Autofocus - Variable Distance
050 Fixed Focus at 50 mm
064 Fixed Focus at 64 mm
081 Fixed Focus at 81 mm
102 Fixed Focus at 102 mm
300 Fixed Focus at 300 mm
400 Fixed Focus at 400 mm
Y Lens W Wide Field of View - 5.2 mm Focal Length Lens
M Medium Field of View – 7.7 mm Focal Length Lens
N Narrow Field of View – 16 mm Focal Length Lens
L Narrow 16 mm Lens – Autofocus to 1200 mm
ZZZ Sensor 03M 752 x 480 (0.3 MP) Pixel, Mono Sensor, Global Shutter
12M 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP) Pixel, Mono Sensor, Global Shutter
50C 2592 x 1944 (5 MP) Pixel, Color Sensor, Rolling Shutter
L Light Type N No Outer Light
S Standard Outer Light
R Ring Light
C Light Color N No Outer Light
R Red
W White
P Software License S AutoVISION Sensor
A AutoVISION + Verification
V AutoVISION + Verification + VISIONSCAPE®
Note 1: XXX – These can equal 050, 102, 190, or 300, and are the currently available Fixed Focus distances in mm for MV
cameras.
Note 2: YYY – These are the MV license bundles that are added as the last three digits in the Model Number. See price list.
The Table Below shows the HAWK MV-4000 Part Number Scheme
8 A B S L FF A L PPP
Lens
Smart Sensor
Enclosure Software Lens Focal Accessories Lighting License
Camera Type
Length
8= 100 =
0 = No 1 = Machine 1 = VGA, 0 = No 00 = No
HAWK 0 0 AutoVISION
Lens Cover Vision Mono Lens Lens
MV-4000 Sensor
XX =
1 = 50 1 = 2/3”
2 = 1.3 MP, Focal
mm Lens Standard 101 = AutoVISION
Mono Length
Cover Definition
(mm)
2 = 70 2 = 2/3”
3 = 2 MP, 102 = AutoVISION
mm Lens High
Mono + VISIONSCAPE®
Cover Definition
104 = AutoVISION
5 = VGA,
+ VISIONSCAPE®
Color
+Verification/OCV
6 = 1.3 MP,
Color
7 = 2 MP,
Color
8 = 5 MP,
Color
5.3 Supported Omron STC-M GigE and USB 3.0 Cameras for PC Vision
AutoVISION/VISIONSCAPE® PC Based vision will support both Omron Sentech STC-M GigE cameras
and Omron Sentech STC-M USB 3.0 cameras. The system can handle a mix of both types of cameras.
Older Sentech cameras are not officially supported. PLEASE SEE LISTS BELOW FOR EXACT
CAMERA MODELS THAT ARE SUPPORTED.
STC-MBS43POE Monochrome 0.4M 282fps 728 x 544 1/2.9" 6.9 x 6.9 Global
STC-MCS43POE Color
STC-MBS163POE Monochrome 1.6M 70.7fps 1456 x 1088 1/2.9" 3.45 x 3.45 Global
STC-MCS163POE Color
STC-MCS202POE Color
STC-MBS312POE Monochrome 3.2M 34.9fps 2048 x 1536 1/1.8" 3.45 x 3.45 Global
STC-MCS312POE Color
STC-MCS500POE Color
STC-MBS1242POE Monochrome 12M 9.2fps 4000 x 3000 1/1.7" 1.85 x 1.85 Rolling
STC-MCS1242POE Color
STC-MBS2041POE Monochrome 20M 5.5ps 5472 x 3648 1" 2.4 x 2.4 Rolling
STC-MBC2041POE Color
The following is the current list of supported Omron Sentech STC-M USB 3.0 cameras models. All
cameras are C-Mount. USB 3.0 cameras support data transfer rates up to 375 MB/s. They support cable
lengths of up to 8 meters.
Model No. Monochrome/ Resolution Frame Pixels (H x V) Sensor Cell Size Shutter
Color Rate Size (H x V, μm) Type
STC-MBS43U3V Monochrome 0.4M 527.1fps 720 x 540 1/2.9" 6.9 x 6.9 Global
STC-MCS43U3V Color
STC-MBS163U3V Monochrome 1.6M 238fps 1440 x 1080 1/2.9" 3.45 x 3.45 Global
STC-MCS163U3V Color
STC-MBS241U3V Monochrome 163fps 1920 x 1200 1/1.2" 5.86 x 5.86 Global
STC-MCS241U3V Color
STC-MBS312U3V Monochrome 3.2M 56fps 2048 x 1536 1/1.8" 3.45 x 3.45 Global
STC-MCS312U3V Color
STC-MBS322U3V Monochrome 121fps 2048 x 1536 1/1.8" 3.45 x 3.45 Global
STC-MCS322U3V Color
There is a compatibility issue with the NVIDIA Geforce 9300GE video card and certain
drivers. The PC will sometimes hang when in the AutoVISION Run view. If this happens
please contact technical support at [email protected].
On Windows 10, AutoVISION must run as administrator to use the FTP Tool feature in Edit
mode.
6.1.2 FrontRunner
· To locate FrontRunner user documentation, navigate through the Microscan Tools Drive that
is packaged with your camera, search the Download Center on the Microscan website, or
navigate to C:\Microscan\Vscape\Documentation on your PC.
6.2 Installer and Firmware Update
· Important: When upgrading from VISIONSCAPE® GigE release 4.1.3 to AutoVISION and
VISIONSCAPE® releases 5.2.1/9.2.1 respectively, VISIONSCAPE® 4.1.3 must be uninstalled
first before attempting the install of 9.2.1.
· Kaspersky and Trend Micro Anti-Virus software are known to cause problems with the
AutoVISION 5.2.1 installation. Please disable virus protection before installing AutoVISION.
On Windows 7 64-bit Systems the VISIONSCAPE® 64-bit Emulator driver will not load
correctly or function correctly unless Microsoft Security Update KB3033929 is installed. This
udpate can be downloaded here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?
id=46148. It adds support for code driver signing. More information can be found here:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3033929/microsoft-security-advisory-availability-of-
sha-2-code-signing-support.
· CONTEC IO Driver Installation is not silent and the Install Wizard presented requires user
action to confirm and complete the installation.
Any camera that has FW (Firmware) version 9.0 or later may be controlled and programmed with
AutoVISION installed on Host PC that is either version 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 or 5.2.1. Cameras with FW
older than 9.0 must be used in conjunction with AutoVISION UI matching version on the Host PC.
For example, Smart Cameras running FW version 8.0.3 must use AutoVISION version 4.0.3 to
control and program the Smart Camera.
To change the root location of VISIONSCAPE® files, always uninstall the software and then
reinstall VISIONSCAPE® to the desired location.
8 Technical Support
Please contact your local country Omron Technical support group for assistance.
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