Hitachi kp-f500pcl, kp-f500scl User Manual

High pixel CCD camera

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KP-F500PCL/SCL
KP-FR500PCL/SCL

Operation Manual

Thank you for purchase this fine Hitachi Kokusai
Electric CCD camera.
Before using the camera, please read this operation
manual carefully and keep this manual on file for
ready reference in the future.

Hitachi Kokusai Electric Inc.

RoHS Compliant

These products comply with the requirement of the
RoHS (Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and electronic
Equipment

Directive 2002/95/EC.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Moving

A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to

protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization

This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed to that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.

14. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

17. Inflammable and Explosive Substance

Avoid using this product where there are gases, and also where there are inflammable and explosive substances in the
immediate vicinity.

18. Heavy Shock or Vibration

When carrying this product around, do not subject the product to heavy shock or vibration.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

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Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:
a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat

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WICHTIGE SICHERHEITS ANWEISUNGEN

1. Alle Anweisungen lesen

Vor Betrieb des Erzeugnisses sollten alle Sicherheits-und Bedienungsanleitungen gelesen werden.

2. Die Anweisungen aufbewahren

Die Sicherheits-und Bedienungsanleitungen sollten fünftigen Bezug aufbewahrt werden.

3. Warnungen beachten

Die Warnungen auf dem Erzeugnis und in den Bedienungsanleitungen solten beachtet werden.

4. Anweisungen befolgen

Alle Bedienungsanleitung-und
Verwendungsanweisungen sollten befolgt werden.

5. Reinigung

Den Stecker des Geräts vor Reinigung aus der Steckdose ziehen. Keine flüssigen Reinigungsmittel oder Aerosolreiniger
verwenden. Zum Reinigen einen feuchten Lappen verwenden.

6. Zubehör

Nur vom-Hersteller des Erzeugnisses empfohlenes Zubehör verwenden, da es sonst zu Störungen kommen kann.

7. Wasser und Feuchtigkeit

Dieses Erzeugnis nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden - z.B, in der Nähe einer Badewanne, eines Waschbeckens,
einer Küchenspüle, eines Waschzubers, in einem nassen Keller, in der Nähe eines Schwimmbeckens usw.

8. Aufstellung

Das Erzeugnis nicht auf einen unstabilen Wagen, Stand, Dreifuß, Träger oder Tisch stellen.
Das Erzeugnis kann sonst herunterfallen und ein kind oder einen Erwachsenen schwer verietzen.
Außerdem kann das Gerät schwer beschädigt werden. Nur mit einem Wagen, Stand, Dreifuß, Träger oder Tisch
verwenden, der vom Hersteller empfohlen oder mit dem Erzeugnis verkauft worden ist. Für jegliche Anbringung
sollten die Anweisungen des Herstellers befolgt werden, und das vom Hersteller empfohlene Anbringungszubehör sollte
verwendet werden.

9. Eine Kombination von Erzeugnis und Wagen sollte vorsichtig bewegt werden

Schneller Halt, übermäßige Krafteinwirkung und unebene Oberflächen können Umkippen der kombination von
Erzeugnis und Wagen verursachen.

10. Ventilation

Schlitze und Öffnungen im Gehäuse dienen der Ventilation. Sie sind für zuverlässigen Betrieb des Gerätes und
Schutz vor Überhitzung erforderlich und dürfen nicht blockiert oder abgedeckt werden. Die Öffnungen sollten niemals
dadurch blockiert werden, daß, das Gerät auf ein Bett, ein Sofa, einen Teppich oder eine ähnliche Oberfläche gestellt
wird.

Das Gerät sollte nur dann in Einbauinstallierung wie in einem Bücherschrank oder einem Gestell verwendet werden,
wenn angemessene Ventilation vorgesehen ist bzw. Die Anweisungen des Herstellers befolgt worden sind.

11. Stromversorgung

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Dieses Erzeugnis sollte nur an der auf dem Typenschild angegebenen Stromversorgungsart betrieben werden. Wenn
Sie nicht sicher sind, was für eine Stromversorgung Sie haben, so wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Erzeugnishändler
oder an das lokale Elektrizitätswerk. Beziehen Sie sich für Batteriebetrieb oder andere Stromquellen vorgesehene
Erzeugnisse bitte auf die Bedienungsanleitungen.

12. Erdung oder Polarisierung

Dieses Erzeugnis ist mit einem Schutzkontaktstecker mit drei Leitern ausgerüstet, mit einem Erdungskontakt. Dieser
Stecker paßt nur in ein schuko-Steckdose. Dies ist eine Sicherheitsmaßnahme. Wenn Sie den Stecker nicht in die
Steckdose stecken können, so wenden Sie sich bitte an ihren Elektriker, damit er die veraltete Schuts des
Schutzkontaktsteckers unwirksam.

13. Netzkabelschutz

Netzkabel sollten so verlegt werden, deß möglichst nicht darauf getreten wird und daß sie nicht eingeklemmt werden,
mit besonderer Beachtung der kabel an Stackern, Verlängerungskabeln und dem Austritt des Kabels aus dem
Erzeugnis.

14. Blitzschlag

Für zusätzlichen Schutz des Erzeugnisses während eines Gewitters oder bei Nichtverwendung für lange Zeit den
Stecker aus der Steckdose ziehen. Dies verhütet Beschädigung durch Blitzschlag und Netzspannungsstöße.

15. Überlastung

Wandsteckdosen, Verlängerungskabel und eingebaute Bequemlickkeitssteckdosen nicht überlasten, da dies Feuer
oder elektrischen Schlag verursachen kann.

16. Eindringen von Fremdkörpern und Flüssigkeit

Niemals Objekte irgendwelcher Art durch die Öffnungen in das Gerät schieben, da diese unter hoher Spannung
stehende Teile berühren oder kurzschließen können, wodurch es zu Feuer oder elektrischem Schlag kommen kann.
Niemals Flüssigkeiten irgendwelcher Art auf das Erzeugnis verschütten.

17. Entflammbare und explosive Substanzen

Vermeiden Sie Verwendung dieses Erzeugnisses an Orten mit Gasen bzw. entflammbaren oder explosiven
Substanzen in der direkten Umgebung.

18. Starke stöße oder Vibrationen

Setzen Sie das Erzeugnis beim Transport nicht starken Stößen oder Vibrationen aus.

19. Wartung

Versuchen Sie nicht, dieses Erzeugnis Selbst zu warten, da Sie sich durch Öffnen bzw. Entfernen von Abdeckungen
hohen Spannungen und sonstigen Gefährdungen ausserzen können.
Beziehen Sie sich für jegliche Wartung auf qualifiziertes Wartungspersonal.

20. Beschädigung, die Wartung erfordert

Ziehen Sie den Stecker dieses Erzeugnisses aus der Steckdose und wenden Sie sich an qualifiziertes
Wartungspersonal, wenn eine der folgenden Bedingungen vorliegt:
a. Wenn das Netzkabel oder der Stecker beschädigt ist.
b. Bei Eindringen von Flüssigkeit oder Fremdkörpern in das Gerät.
c. Wenn das Erzeugnis Regen oder Wasser ausgesetzt worden ist.
d. Wenn das Erzeugnis bei Befolgen der Bedienungsanleitungen nicht normal funktioniert.

Nur die Regelelemente verstellen, die in den Bedienungsanleitungen behandelt werden, da unangemessene
Einstellung anderer Regelelemente Beschädigung verursachen kann und oft beträchtliche Arbeit durch einen
qualifizierten Techniker erfordert, um das Erzeugnis wieder, zu normalem Betrieb zurückzubringen.

e. Wenn das Erzeugnis fallen gelassen oder beschädigt worden ist.
f. Wenn das Erzeugnis eine klare Änderung in der Leistung zeigt-dies weist darauf hin, daß Wartung erforderlich ist.

21. Ersatzteile

Wenn Ersatzteile erforderlich sind, darauf achten, daß der Wartungstechniker nur die vom Hersteller festgelegten
Ersatzteile oder Teile mit den gleichen Charakteristiken wie die ursprünglichen Teile verwendet. Unautorisierte
Ersatzteile können Feuer, elektrischen Schlag oder sonstige Gefährdungen verursachen.

22. Sicherheitsprüfung

Bitten Sie den Wartungstechniker nach der Vollendung von Wartung oder Reparaturarbeiten an diesem Erzeugnis um
die Durchführung von Sicherheitsprüfungen, um zu bestimmen, daß das Erzeugnis im angemissenen Betriebszustand
ist.

23. Anbringung an der Wand oder an der Decke

Das Erzeugnis sollte nur entsprechend den Empfehlungen des Herstellers an einer Wand oder an der Decke
angebracht werden.

24. Wärme

Das Erzeugnis sollte fern von Wärmequellen wie Radiatoren, Heizwiderständen, Öfen und anderen Wärme
erzeugenden Erzeugnissen (einschließlich Verstärkern) aufgestellt werden.

MISES EN GARDE IMPORTANTES

1. Lire les instructions

Lire toutes les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement avant de faire fonctionner l’appareil.

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2. Conserver ces instructions

Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement á des fins de référence ultérieure.

3. Tenir compte des avertissements

Tous les avertissements qui figurent sur l’appareil et dans le mode d’emploi devront être respectés.

4. Observer les instructions

Observer toutes les instructions de fonctionnement et d’utilisation.

5. Nettoyage

Avant de procéder au nettoyage, débrancher l’appareil de la prise secteur. Ne pas utiliser de produits de nettoyage
liquides ou en aérosol.
Nettoyer l’appareil avec un chiffon humide.

6. Fixations

Ne pas utiliser de fixations non recommandées par le fabricant de l’appareil car elles pourraient être source de danger.

7. Eau et humidité

Ne pas utiliser l’appareil á proximité d’eau-ar exemple prés d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier ou d’un bac á lessive, dans
un sous-sol humide, ou prés d’une piscine, etc.

8. Accessoires

Ne pas placer l’appareil sur un chariot, un socle, un pied, un support ou one table instables L’appareil pourrait tomber,
blessant griévement des enfants ou des adultes, et étant sérieusement endommagé.
Utiliser exclusivement le chariot, le socle, le pied, le support ou la table recommandés par le fabricant, ou vendus
avec l’appareil. Pour tout montage de l’appareil, respecter les instructions du fabricant, et utiliser á cette fin
l’accessoire de montage recommandé par le fabricant.

9. L’appareil monté sur son chariot devra être déplacé avec précaution

Des arrêts brusques, une force excessive et des surfaces irréguliéres pourraient provoquer le renversement de
l’ensemble appareil-chariot.

10. Ventilation

Les fentes et les ouvertures du coffret sont prévues pour la ventilation ainsi que pour garantir un fonctionnement en
toute sécurité de l’appareil et le protéger de toute surchauffe, et ces ouvertures ne devront donc être ni obstruées ni
recouvertes. Ne jamais obstruer les ouvertures en placant l’appareil
sur un lit, un sofa, un tapis ou toute surface similaire. Ne jamais placer l’appareil dans un support confiné, par
exemple une bibliothéque ou une é tagé re, sans ventilation suffisante ou sans repecter les instructions du fabricant.

11. Sources d’allmentation

L’appareil devra être alimenté exclusivement sur le type d’alimentation indiqué sur l’étiquette signalétique. Sil’on n’est
pas sûr du type d’alimentatio du local, consulter le revendeur de l’appareil ou la compagnie d’électricité locale. Pour
les appareils qui fonctionnent sur batterie ou sur d’autres sources, voir le mode d’emploi.

12. Mise á la terre ou polarisation

L’appareil est doté d’une fiche trifilaire avec mise á la terre, dont la troisiéme broche assure la mise á la terre. Cette
fiche ne rentrera que dans les prises trifilaires de mise á la terre. Ceci est une mesure de sécurité. Si la fiche ne
rentre pas dans la prise, faire remplacer la prise désuéte par un électricien.
Ne pas rendre vaine la measure de sécurité assurée par cette prise avec mise á la terre.

13. Protection du cordon d’alimentation

Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de facon qu’on ne risque pas de marcher dessus ou de les coincer sous un objet
placé dessus ou contre eux.
Faire particuliérement attention aux fiches des cordons, á la proximité des prises, et á l’endroit oú ils ressortent de
l’appareil.

14. Foudre

Pour renforcer la protection de l’appareil pendant un orage, ou si l’on s’en éloigne ou qu’on reste longtemps sans
l’utiliser, le débrancher de la source d’alimentation. Ceci permettra d’éviter tout dommage de l’appareil dú á la foudre
et aux surtensions de ligne.

15. Surcharge

Ne pas surcharger les prises, rallonges et prises multiples car cela pourrait entraîner un risque de feu ou de choc
électrique.

16. Pénétration d’objets et de liquides

Ne jamais enfoncer d’objets d’aucune sorte dans les ouvertures de l’appareil car ils pourraient toucher des points de
tension dangereuse ou court-circuiter des piéces, ce qui pourrait provoquer un feu ou un choc électrique. Ne jamais
renverser de liquide d’aucune sorte sur l’appareil.

17. Substances inflammabes et explosives

Eviter d’utiliser l’appareil en présence de gaz, ainsi qu’á proximité immédiate de substances inflammables et
explosives.

18. Chocs ou vibrations violents

Lorsqu’on transporte l’appareil, ne pas le soumettre á des chocs ou des vibrations violents.

19. Réparations

Ne pas tenter de réparer l’aapareil soi-même car le fait d’ouvrir ou de retirer les caches risque d’exposer l’utilisateur á
des tensions dangereuses
notamment. Confier toute réparation á un personnel qualifié.

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20. Dommages nécessitant réparations

Débrancher l’appareil de la source d’alimentation et confier les réparations á un personnel qualifié dans les cas
suivants:
a. Lorsque le cordon d’alimentation ou sa fiche sont endommagés
b. Si du liquide s’est renversé sur l’appareil ou que des objets sont tombés dedans
c. Si l’appareil a été exposé á la pluie ou á l’eau.
d. Si l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement lorsqu’on observe les instructions d’utilisation.

Ne régler que les commandes couvertes par le mode d’emploi ; en effet, un réglage incorrect des autres
commandes pourrait entrainer des dommages et nécessiteront souvent des travaux de réparation coûteux par un

technicien qualifié pour remettre l’appareil en état de marche.
e. Si l’appareil est tombé ou qu’il a été endommagé.
f. Si l’appareil affiche une nette modification de ses performances, cela signifie qu’il a besoin d’être réparé.

21. Piéces de rechange

Si l’on a besoin de piéces de rechange, veiller á ce que le technicien de réparation utilise exclusivement les piéces de
rechange spécifiées par le fabricant ou des piéces ayant les mêmes caractéristiques que les piéces d’origine. Les
piéces de rechange non autorisées risquent de provoquer un feu, un choc électrique et autres dangers.

22. Vérificaton de sécurité

Aprés tout travail d’entretien ou de réparation de l’appareil, demander au technicien de réparation d’effectuer les
vérifications de sécurité pour s’assurer que l’appareil est en bon état de marche.

23.Montage au mur ou au plafond

L’appareil ne pourra être monté au mur ou au plafond que de la maniére recommandée par le fabricant.

24. Chaleur

Eloigner l’appareil des sources de chaleur, telles que radiateurs, appareils de chauffage, cuisiniéres, et de tour produit
engendrant de la chaleur (y compris les amplificateurs).

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These products have been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this
product in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Hitachi Denshi responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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For Canada

This product does not exceed the class A/class
B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the radio interference
regulations.
Le présent appareil n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limités
applicable aux appareils numériques de
classe A prescrites dans le rVglement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicter par le
ministére des communications du canada.

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Phenomena inherent to CCD imaging device

The following phenomena are inherent to a charge coupled device imaging element and do not indicate malfunction.

1) Smear and blooming

Vertical bands are visible when a strong light enters the scene. Adjust the camera aiming direction carefully
to avoid strong direct or reflected light.

2) Fixed pattern noise

High ambient temperature can cause fixed pattern noise to appear throughout the scene.

3) Moire

Interaction between patterns can produce an additional "phantom" pattern to appear. The CCD picture
elements (pixels) are arranged in a pattern, which can interact with a pattern in the scene (e.g., a performer
wearing a finely striped necktie) to result in a Moire pattern. The effect should be considered when selecting
costumes, props and other scene elements.

4) Ghosting

Strong direct or reflected light near an object of interest can cause ghosting of the object to appear in the
picture. The effect is more obtrusive with certain iris settings and lens types. Select the scene layout and
camera pointing direction carefully in order to avoid this effect.

Operating considerations Notes to users

1. Important safety notes

・ Use this camera with a 12VDC power supply,
・ Observe that flammable objects, water or metal do not enter the camera interior. These may lead to failure or accident.
・ Do not modify the camera or use the camera with external covers removed. These may cause failure, void any warranties

and pose a safety hazard.

・ Sop using the camera at the approach of electrical storm (thunder audible). Protect the camera from rain if using it

outdoors.

・ In event the camera shows any abnormality, switch off the camera and disconnect the power cord. Contract a Hitachi

Denshi service representative.

2. Handling

・ Do not attempt to remove cover.
・ When installing or removing a lens, be sure to use care that water or dust dose not enter the inside of the camera.

3. Installing and storage

Avoid installing or storing the camera in the following environments.
・ Environments exposed to direct sunlight, rain or snow.
・ Environments where combustible or corrosive gas exists.
・ Excessively warm or cold environment (Operating ambient temperature: -10 to 50℃).
・ Humid or dusty environment.
・ Place subjected to excessive vibration or shock.
・ Environment exposed to strong electric or magnetic field.
・ Do not aim the camera lens at the sun.
・ Do not shoot strong light.
When such a scene is shot, vertical trailing will appear. However, this is not due to failure. In case strong light enters camera
through the lens, partial deterioration in picture quality will result.

4. To obtain stable performance for long time

When the camera is used continuously for long time under high ambient temperature, the inside electrical parts become
deteriorated, resulting in shortening its life. To use the camera continuously for long time, the highest temperature must be
below 40℃.

5. Connectors

Confirm the power is off before connecting or disconnecting a signal cable. Grasp connectors by the body, not the attached

wires.

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6. Cleaning

・ Use a blower or a lens brush to remove dusts on the lens or the optical filter.
・ Wipe dirts on the case off with dry soft cloth. If dirks are hardened, wipe them off with cloth moistened with neutral

detergent liquid; wipe the cover with dry cloth.
・ Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, liquid cleaner or spray-type cleaner.
・ In event dust or other debris is lodged between the CCD and optical filter, consult dealer for cleaning by an optical

technician.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview ······································································································································································································ 1

2. Standard Composition ··········································································································································································· 1

3. Features ······································································································································································································· 1

4. System example ······················································································································································································· 1

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6. Camera mounting ····················································································································································································· 2

7. Lens ··············································································································································································································· 2

8. Optical filter ······························································································································································································· 3

9. Connector ··································································································································································································· 4

10. Functions and operations ····································································································································································· 5

11. Remote control ························································································································································································· 7

12. Command list ··························································································································································································· 14

13. CameraLink output timing chart ······················································································································································ 16

14. Trigger operation and timing chart ················································································································································· 24

15. Input / Output signal ············································································································································································ 26

16. Spectral response ················································································································································································· 27

17. Specifications ·························································································································································································· 28

18. Dimensions ······························································································································································································· 29

19. About CD-ROM ······················································································································································································ 30

The 5th edition in July, 2007.

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Overview

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KP-F500PCL/SCL are CameraLink output type black and white camera which utilized the 2/3 –inch progressive scan CCD

image sensor with square pixel. KP-FR500PCL/SCL are RAW data output type.

It provide images of unparalleled quality at 16 frame per second non-interlaced output.
Since KP-F500PCL/FR500PCL are Power over CL type, PC can provide power to camera passed CameraLink cable.

Standard composition

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Camera (with IR cut filter） ·································································· 1
CD ROM (Documents and Control software) ······························ 1
Composition table / Software License ··········································· 1

Optional accessories
(1) 12 pin plug HR10A-10P-12S(01)
(2) Junction box JU-F30/JC-100
(3) Dummy glass (AR coated) ARC1214
(4) Tripod adaptor TA-F500
(5) Mini-CameraLink cable

(6) Camera cable

Molded t
2m C-201KSM C-201KSS
5m C-501KSM C-501KSS

10m C-102KSM C-102KSS

In the CE Marking region, use the shied type and install

clamp filter (ZCAT 2035-0930A: TDK) at both ends (camera
and video processor ends).

e Shield type

Features

・High resolution

The 2/3-inch 5,000,000 pixels square lattices CCD achieve a high resolution.

・Small and lightweight

The small SDR connector for digital output allows the camera size and mass to be drastically reduced to 44(W) x 44(H) x

41(D) mm / approx. 110g.

・Power over type CameraLink
KP-F500PCL/FR500PCL can be supplied by CameraLink cable.

System example

KP-F500PCL/SCL and KP-FR500PCL/SCL connect to frame grabber board using CameraLink cable.

HITACHI

KP-F500PCL
KP-FR500PCL

HITACHI

Power over type

Mini-CameraLink cable

(x1 when Base configuration)

Power over type CameraLink

frame grabber board

KP-F500SCL
KP-FR500SCL

Mini-CameraLink cable

(x 2 when Medium configuration)

CameraLink

frame grabber board

AC adaptor

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Section name and functions

Camera / Tripod adaptor
mounting screw holes

Lens mount

（C mount）

Camera / Tripod adaptor
mounting screw holes

CameraLink connectors
Use for digital video output
and camera control signal
input/output signal.

DC IN/SYNC 12pin connector
Use for DC+12V power
(KP-F500SCL, KP-FR500SCL)
and external trigger/VD signal
input.

Camera mounting

Attached optional accessory the tripod adaptor "TA-F500", mount the camera to a tripod or mounting bracket.

L

Screw type: Ｕ1/4-20
Length Ｌ = 4 to 5.5mm
Screws longer than 5.5 mm can cause internal damage, while less
than 4 mm prevents secure fastening and risks dropping to cause
damage and injury.

Lens

CAUTION
Observe the dimensions of the lens mounting selection as
illustrated at the right.
If the dimensions are not observed, do not use such a lens,
because the lens and the camera will be damaged.

Lens optics

Lens flange

Max 9mm

2

Optical filter

How to remove the IR cut filter.
(1) Remove two screws ① and filter holder ② will come off.
(2) Remove the IR cut filter ③ from filter frame ④.
(3) Then, reinstall and secure filter holder ② with two screws ①.
Note: Prior to removing the optical filter, be sure to turn off the power.
Since garbage etc. invades into image reception surface camera,
please work under the clean air, such as a CREAN ROOM.

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4

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Connector

1. CameraLink connector
D.OUT1 (Connector 1)

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1

2 TXOUT 0 (－) 15 TXOUT 0 (＋)
3 TXOUT 1 (－) 16 TXOUT 1 (＋)
4 TXOUT 2 (－) 17 TXOUT 2 (＋)
5 TXCLKOUT (－) 18 TXCLKOUT (＋)
6 TXOUT 3 (－) 19 TXOUT 3 (＋)
7 RX (＋) [ SERTC (＋) ] 20 RX (－) [ SERTC (－) ]
8 TX (－) [ SERTFG (－) ] 21 TX (＋) [ SERTFG (＋) ]

9 TRIG-A/VD (－) [ CC1 (－) ] 22 TRIG-A/VD (＋) [ CC1 (＋) ]
10 NC [ CC2 (＋) ] 23 NC [ CC2 (－) ]
11 NC [ CC3 (－) ] 24 NC [ CC3 (＋) ]
12 NC [ CC4 (＋) ] 25 NC [ CC4 (－) ]

13 GND 26

D.OUT2 (Connector 2: used for Medium configuration)

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1

2 TYOUT 0 (－) 15 TYOUT 0 (＋)

3 TYOUT 1 (－) 16 TYOUT 1 (＋)

4 TYOUT 2 (－) 17 TYOUT 2 (＋)

5 TYCLKOUT (－) 18 TYCLKOUT (＋)

6 TYOUT 3 (－) 19 TYOUT 3 (＋)

7 NC 20 NC

8 NC 21 NC

9 NC 22 NC
10 NC 23 NC
11 NC 24 NC
12 NC 25 NC

13 GND 26

SDR connector (3M) or equivalent

- The digital out cable should be comprised of a twisted pair of wires having 100Ω characteristic impedance and an outer
heath shield type conductor.

- Connect the shield (ground) of the digital out cable to the ground terminal of the video equipment, frame grabber, etc.

- TX: Transmit data from camera to PC

- RX: Transmit data from PC to camera

(Note) Please do not unplug and insert cable (digital out cable) with a power supplied to a camera.

2. DCIN connector
PIN NO. Signal PIN NO. Signal

1 GND 7 Trigger/VD IN

2

3 GND 9 ---­4 ---- 10 FLASH OUT / VD OUT
5 GND 11 ---­6 ---- 12 GND

Connector (camera side) : SNH-10-12(RPCB) SAMWOO or equivalent

Plug (matching cable plug : HR10A-10P-12S(01) HIROSE or equivalent
(Note) Please do not unplug and insert cable (camera cable) with a power supplied to a camera.
Install clamp filter (ZCAT 2035-0930A: TDK) at both ends (camera and video processor ends) in the CE marking legion.

+12V (KP-F500PCL/FR500PCL)
GND (KP-F500SCL/FR500SCL)

+12V (KP-F5000PCL/FR500PCL)
GND (KP-F500SCL/FR500SCL)

---- (KP-F500PCL/FR500PCL)
+12V (KP-F500SCL/FR500SCL)

14 GND

+12V (KP-F500PCL/FR500PCL)
GND (KP-F500SCL/FR500SCL)

14 GND

+12V (KP-F500PCL/FR500PCL)
GND (KP-F500SCL/FR500SCL)

8 GND

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Functions and operations

Various mode setup and adjustment of KP-F500PCL/SCL and KP-FR500PCL/FR500SCL are performed by the remote control
via CameraLink.
Operation and adjustment way of function utilized in KP-F500PCL/SCL and KP-FR500PCL/SCL are described below.
See "Remote control" and "Command list" (page 7 to 15) about communication method of each command.

1. Main functions

(1) TRIGGER : Setting about external trigger

・MODE : Select of mode
OFF (Factory setting） : Trigger mode set to OFF (normal mode).
FIXED SHUTTER : Set to Fixed shutter mode.
ONE TRIGGER : Set to ONE trigger mode.
VD CONTROL : Set to VD reset mode.
・POLARITY : Select of trigger polarity
POSITIVE (Factory setting) : Input polarity HIGH is made into trigger signal.
NEGATIVE : Input polarity LOW is made into trigger signal.
・SOURCE : Select of trigger source
CL-CC1 (Factory setting) : Input trigger signal from CameraLink signal CC1 (see page 4 "Connector").
12pin : Input trigger signal from 12 pin connector.
* See "Trigger operation and timing chart" (page 24 to 26).

(2) OUTPUT SIGNAL : Setting of output signal from 12 pin

OFF (Factory setting) : No output.
FLASH OUT : Output flash pulse (strobe out).
VD : Output camera VD.

(3) SHUTTER : Setting of electronic shutter

OFF (Factory setting) : Shutter operation set to OFF (normal shutter).
1/16, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250,
1/1000, 1/2000,
1/10000, 1/50000 second : Set to setting shutter speed (PRESET shutter).
VARIABLE : Set to shutter speed from 10 second to 1/100000 second (VARIABLE shutter).

-VARIABLE VALUE- : Setting speed of VARIABLE shutter.
10 to 1/100000 second : Electronic shutter can be set in the range of 10 to 1/100,000 second in 1536 steps.

Shutter speed setting value and exposure time can be derived as follows. (

a) Setting value XYY

b) Exposure time obtained from setting value XYY

X

YY

obtained from exposure time.

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(4) CONFIGURATION : Setting of CameraLink configuration

BASE (Factory setting) : Connection is switched to Base configuration.
MEDIUM : Connection is switched to Medium configuration.

(5) DATA BIT : Setting of output bit depth

8bit (Factory setting) : Image is outputted by 8 bit.
10bit : Image is outputted by 10 bit.
12bit : Image is outputted by 12 bit.

(6) VD/FVAL : Setting of vertical sync signal

VD : Output VD.
FVAL (Factory setting) : Output FVAL.

(7) HD/LVAL : Setting of horizontal sync signal

HD : Output HD.
LVAL (Factory setting) : Output LVAL.
LVAL2 : Output LVAL2 and horizontal pixel is set to 1224 (multiple of 8) clocks.

(8) GAIN : Setting of electrical sensitivity

0 (Factory setting) to 18dB : Set from 0 to 18dB in 504 steps (for KP-F500PCL/SCL).
0 (Factory setting) to 12dB : Set from 0 to 12dB in 336 steps (for KP-FR500PCL/SCL).

(9) BLACK LEVEL : Adjust offset level

0 (Factory setting) to 63 : Set in 64 steps.

(10) VERTICAL 2 PIXEL ADDITION : Setting of vertical two pixel addition *This function is only for KP-F500PCL/SCL.

OFF (Factory setting) : Not perform vertical two pixel addition.
ON : Perform vertical two pixels addition and frame rate is increased about 2 times.

(11) PARTIAL SCAN : Setting about partial scan

-MODE- : Select of mode
OFF (Factory setting) : Not perform partial scan.
ON : Perform partial scan.

-START- : Start position of partial scan
1 (Factory setting) to 2058: Scan is started from the line set up in 1 to 2058.

-WIDTH- : Width of partial scan
1 to 2058 (Factory setting): Scan is performed number of line set up in 1 to 2058 is scanned.

* When using partial scan, please make sum total of START and WIDH into 2059 or less.
* When using partial scan, please use FVAL.

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Remote control

1. Comms* specifications
・Control system : Start-stop synchronization system
・Transmission rate : 9600 bps
・Data length : 8 bit
・Star bit : 1 bit
・Stop bit : 1 bit
・Parity : None
・Bit transfer : LSB first
*Comms: Communications

2. Comms control
The remote control software controls all communications. Data send/receive (BSC handshake) is by transferring TEXT data to
the camera controller chip.

3. Comms procedure

The following pages indicate the camera controller chip and remote control software data protocol. In the description, the

camera is designated as slave and the software as master.
･Receive protect timer (time out error)
The receive protect timer for master and slave processes is 1 second. For example, if 1 block of TEXT data is being received,

if the data interval exceeds 1 second, error is produced and the data are lost. An acknowledgment of data receipt is not
produced.

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(1) Transmission from master (normal process)

HITACHI

2

KP-FR500PCL/SCL)

Slave

(KP-F500PCL/SCL

4

① Session starts when ENQ is sent from master to slave.
② Slave acknowledges by returning ACK to master.
③ Master sends data to slave.
④ Slave acknowledges receipt of data by again returning ACK to master and end the handshake.

(2） Master reads data (normal process)

HITACHI

2

KP-FR500PCL/SCL)

Slave

(KP-F500PCL/SCL

4

5

① Session starts when ENQ is sent from master to slave.
② Slave acknowledges by returning ACK to master.
③ Master sends read command to slave.
④ Slave receives read command, then acknowledges by returning ACK code to master.
⑤ Slave sends read data to master.
⑥ Master receives read data, then acknowledges by returning ACK code to slave.

ENQ code (05H）

ACK code

06H

Transmit data (ASCII code

ACK code (06H

ENQ code (05H)

ACK code

06H

Read command (ASCII code)

ACK code (06H)

Read data

ASCII code

ACK code (06H)

1

3

Master (PC)

1

3

6

Master (PC)

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(3） Data transmitted by master (control abort process)

2

HITACHI

KP-FR500PCL/SCL)

Slave

(KP-F500PCL/SCL

ENQ code (05H)

NACK code

15H

ENQ code (05H)

NACK code

15H

ENQ code (05H)

NACK code

15H

ENQ code (05H)

NACK code

15H

1

3

Master (PC)

① Master sends ENQ code to slave.
② Since ACK code cannot be sent, slave sent NACK code to master.
③ Sequence is repeated 3 times in attempts to retransmit.

After receiving the 3rd successive NACK code, communications control is aborted

(4） Data transmitted by master (data error process)

2

HITACHI

KP-FR500PCL/SCL)

Slave

(KP-F500PCL/SCL

4

6

ENQ code (05H)

ACK code

06H

Send data (error occurs)

Send data (error occurs)

Send data (data normal)

ACK code

06H

1

3

3 second

elapse

3 second

elapse

5

Master (PC)

① Session starts when ENQ is sent from master to slave.
② Slave acknowledges by returning ACK to master.
③ Master sends data, but slave detect error (framing, over-run error).
④ Slave detects error and does not accept data.
⑤ Sequence 3 and 4 repeats, then master transfers normal data.
⑥ Slave detects normal data and returns ACK code to master to end the session.

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(5） Data frame error (Master transmission)

2

HITACHI

4

KP-FR500PCL/SCL)

Slave

(KP-F500PCL/SCL

ENQ code (05H)

ACK code

06H

Send data (ASCII code)

Send data (ASCII code)

Send data (ASCII code)

Send data (ASCII code)

1

3

3 second

elapse

5

3 second

elapse

Master (PC)

3 second

elapse

6

① Session starts when ENQ is sent from master to slave.
② Slave acknowledges by returning ACK to master.
③ Master sends data.
④ For some reason, slave does not receive data.
⑤ Master does not receive acknowledgment to the send code and repeats the sequence every 3

seconds for 3 times.

⑥ If unsuccessful after 3 attempts, master aborts the sequence and ends communication.

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(6） Transmission frame error (Master receive)

2

(KP-F500PCL/SCL

KP-FR500PCL/SCL)

Slave

HITACHI

4

5

7

ENQ code (05H)

ACK code

06H

Read command (ASCII code)

ACK code

06H

Read data (ASCII code)

Read data (ASCII code)

Read data (ASCII code)

1

3

6

3 second

elapse

Master (PC)

3 second

elapse

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Read data (ASCII code)

3 second

elapse

① Session starts when ENQ is sent from master to slave.
② Slave acknowledges by returning ACK to master.
③ Master sends read command.
④ Slave returns ACK code to acknowledge read command.
⑤ Slave sends read data to master.
⑥ For some reason, master fails to receive read data.
⑦ Slave fails to receive acknowledgment of read data and attempts to resend every 3 seconds for 3

times.

⑧ After the third failure, slave aborts the sequence and ends communication.

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4. Comms command data format

(1) Send data and read command (master to slave)
(a) Command data are converted into ASCII code and transmitted.
(b) Comms byte quantity is 18.
(c) Comms data format (transmission sequence).

S T X

1 byte

Text data

14 byte

E T X

1 byte

S U M
2 byte

18 byte

・STX (start code) : Code indicating start of text.

1 byte (02H)
・Text data : Transmit / receive data.
14 byte (ASCII code)
・ETX (end code) : Code indicating end of text.
1 byte (03H)

・SUM : XOR result (FFH), of adding STX, Text data, and ETX.

2 byte (ASCII code)

(d) Text data format details (transmission sequence).

Status
2 byte

ID No.

2 byte

Area address

2 byte

Relative No.

2 byte

Data

2 byte x 3

14 byte

・Status : Transmission data status.

2 byte (ASCII code)

Used for EEPROM write (0: write absent, 1: write present).
・ID No. : Camera peculiar ID.

KP-F500PCL/SCL and KP-FR500PCL/SCL have (FFH).

2 byte (ASCII code)
・Area address : Classification of Send data (01H) and Read command (81H).

2 byte (ASCII code)
・Relative No. : Sets number (0 to 255) for each adjustment item.

2 byte (ASCII code)

・Data (note) : Sets data to be transmitted.

2 byte x 3 (ASCII code)

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(2) Read (receive) data (slave to master)
(a) Command data are converted into ASCII code and transmitted.
(b) Comms byte quantity is 10.
(c) Comms data format (transmission sequence)

S T X

1 byte

Text data

6 byte

E T X

1 byte

S U M
2 byte

10 byte

・STX (start code) : Code indicating start of text.
1 byte (02H)
・Text data : Transmit / receive data.
6 byte (ASCII code)
・ETX (end code) : Code indicating end of text.
1 byte (03H)
・SUM : XOR result (FFH), of adding STX, Text data, and ETX.

2 byte (ASCII code)

(d) Text data details (transmission sequence)

Data

2 byte x 3

6 byte

・Data (note) : Sets Read data to be transmitted.
2 byte x 3 (ASCII code)

Note: Data transfer sequence

Area address Data type Data bytes 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte

0x01 (Send data),
0x81 (Read command)

1 Data 0x00 0x00

Common data 2 Upper Lower 0x00

3 Upper Mid Lower

5. Calculation method of checksum

Example

STX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

STATUS ID NO AREA ADDRESS RELATIVE NO DATA

02 01 FF 01 04 00 00 00 03 28

1. STAUTUS to DATA are transformed into hexadecimal number on the basis of the ASCII code.

'0'→(30)

'1'→(31)16 '4'→(34)16 'F'→(46)16 STX: (02)16 ETX: (03)16

16

2. STX to ETX are added all.

(02)16+(30)16+(31)16+(46)16+(46)16+(30)16+(31)16+(30)16+(34)16+(30)16+(30)16+(30)16+(30)16+(30)16+(30)16+(03)

＝(2D7)

16

STX STATUS ID AREA RELATIVE DATA ETX

3. The XOR (Exclusive OR) between the value obtained in 2 clause and (FF)

are taken, then two column under the

16

answer become SUM

(2D7)

XOR (FF)16 = （228）16

16

ETX SUM

16

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Command list

1. Send data (Setting command. Note: 1 to 7 and SUM need to be transformed into ASCII code)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Item STX

STATUS ID NO.

AREA

ADDRESS

RELATIVE

NO.

OFF 02 01 FF 01 04 00 00 00 03 28

MODE

TRIGGER

POLARITY

SOURCE

FIXED 02 01 FF 01 04 01 00 00 03 27

1TRIG 02 01 FF 01 04 02 00 00 03 26
VD CONT 02 01 FF 01 04 04 00 00 03 24
POSITIVE 02 01 FF 01 0F 00 00 00 03 16

NEGATIVE 02 01 FF 01 0F 01 00 00 03 15

CL-CC1 02 01 FF 01 05 00 00 00 03 26

12pin 02 01 FF 01 05 01 00 00 03 25

OFF 02 01 FF 01 06 00 00 00 03 26

OUTPUT SIGNAL

FLASH OUT 02 01 FF 01 06 01 00 00 03 25

VD 02 01 FF 01 06 02 00 00 03 24

OFF 02 01 FF 01 08 00 00 00 03 24
1/16 02 01 FF 01 08 01 00 00 03 23
1/60 02 01 FF 01 08 02 00 00 03 22

1/100 02 01 FF 01 08 03 00 00 03 21

SHUTTER

SPEED

(*1)

PRESET

1/250 02 01 FF 01 08 04 00 00 03 20
1/1000 02 01 FF 01 08 05 00 00 03 1F
1/2000 02 01 FF 01 08 06 00 00 03 1E

1/10000 02 01 FF 01 08 07 00 00 03 1D
1/50000 02 01 FF 01 08 08 00 00 03 1C

VARIABLE (*2) 02 01 FF 01 08 FF 00 00 03 F8

VARIABLE VALUE

(2Byte) (*2)

CONFIGURATION

MIN (1/100000(s)) 02 01 FF 01 11 00 (*3) 00 (*3) 00 03 2A

MAX (10(s)) 02 01 FF 01 11 06 (*3) 00 (*3) 00 03 1E

BASE 02 01 FF 01 12 00 00 00 03 29

MEDIUM 02 01 FF 01 12 01 00 00 03 28

8bit 02 01 FF 01 14 00 00 00 03 27

DATA BIT

10bit 02 01 FF 01 14 01 00 00 03 26
12bit 02 01 FF 01 14 02 00 00 03 25

VD/FVAL

VD 02 01 FF 01 15 00 00 00 03 26

FVAL 02 01 FF 01 15 01 00 00 03 25

HD 02 01 FF 01 16 00 00 00 03 25

HD/LVAL

LVAL 02 01 FF 01 16 01 00 00 03 24
LVAL2 02 01 FF 01 16 02 00 00 03 23

GAIN (2Byte)

BLACK LEVEL

MIN (0) 02 01 FF 01 0C 00 (*4) 00 (*4) 00 03 19

MAX (503/336) (*4) 02 01 FF 01 0C 01 (*4) F7/50(*4) 00 03 FB/13

MIN (0) 02 01 FF 01 17 00 (*5) 00 00 03 24

MAX (63) 02 01 FF 01 17 3F (*5) 00 00 03 0B

OFF 02 01 FF 01 13 00 00 00 03 28 VERTICAL 2 PIXEL

ADDITION (*6)

PARTIAL

SCAN

(2BYTE) (*7)

(2BYTE) (*7)

MODE

WIDTH

ON 02 01 FF 01 13 01 00 00 03 27

OFF 02 01 FF 01 1E 00 00 00 03 16

ON (*6) 02 01 FF 01 1E 01 00 00 03 15

MIN (1) 02 01 FF 01 1F 00 01 00 03 14 START

MAX (2058) 02 01 FF 01 1F 08 (*8) 0A (*8) 00 03 FC

MIN (1) 02 01 FF 01 20 00 01 00 03 29

MAX (2058) 02 01 FF 01 20 08 (*8) 0A (*8) 00 03 11

(*1) SHUTTER SPEED settings are effective only in the condition TRIGGER MODE is OFF or FIXED SHUTTER.
(*2) VARIABLE VALUE can be set only when VARIABLE is selected.
(*3) VARIABLE VALUE: selectable in the range from 0000 to 0600
(*4) GAIN: selectable in the range from 0000
from 0000
(*5) BLACK LEVEL: selectable in the range from 00

to 01F7

16

to 0150

16

: KP-F500PCL/SCL.

16

: KP-FR500PCL/SCL.

16

to 3F16.

16

(See page 5 to 6 about setting shutter speed).

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(*6) VERTICAL 2 PIXEL ADDITION is only for KP-F500PCL/SCL.
(*7) PARTIAL SCAN START/WIDTH can be set only when PARTIAL SCAN MODE is ON.
(*8) PARTIAL SCAN START/WIDTH: selectable in the range from 0001

to 080A16 and the sum total of START and WIDTH is 080A16 or less.

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DATA

ETX SUM

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2. Read command (Note: 1 to 7 and SUM need to be transformed into ASCII code)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Item STX

TRIGGER

SHUTTER SPEED

CONFIGURATION 02 00 FF 81 12 00 00 00 03 22

DATA BIT 02 00 FF 81 14 00 00 00 03 20

VD / FVAL 02 00 FF 81 15 00 00 00 03 1F
HD / LVAL 02 00 FF 81 16 00 00 00 03 1E

GAIN 02 00 FF 81 0C 00 00 00 03 12

BLACK LEVEL 02 00 FF 81 17 00 00 00 03 1D

VERTICAL 2 PIXEL ADDITION (*1) 02 00 FF 81 13 00 00 00 03 21

PARTIAL SCAN

MODE 02 00 FF 81 04 00 00 00 03 21

POLARITY 02 00 FF 81 0F 00 00 00 03 10

PRESET 02 00 FF 81 08 00 00 00 03 1D

VARIABLE VALUE 02 00 FF 81 11 00 00 00 03 23

MODE 02 00 FF 81 1E 00 00 00 03 0F
START 02 00 FF 81 1F 00 00 00 03 0E
WIDTH 02 00 FF 81 20 00 00 00 03 23

STATUS ID NO.

AREA

ADDRESS

RELATIVE

NO.

DATA

(*1) VERTICAL 2 PIXEL ADDITION is only for KP-F500PCL/SCL.

Read data from Slave is based on 4. (2).

ETX SUM

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CameraLink output timing chart

1. Horizontal timing

2. Vertical timing

* Vertical timing for vertical 2 pixel addition mode

HD

VIDEO

LVAL

LVAL2

VD

VIDEO

FVAL

VD

100 clk

316 clk

280 clk

4 clk

3 H

8 H

10 H

3 H

1924 clk

1228 clk

Active Picture

1224 clk

1 clk = 15.625 ns

2079 H

2058 H

Active Picture

1 H = 1924 clk = 30.0625 μs

1040 H

VIDEO

FVAL

5 H

3 H

1029 H

Active Picture

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(VD)

(HD)

(VD)

(HD)

3. Transmitter LVDS output pulse position measurement

(１) Base configuration
(ａ) 8bit

D.OUT1

T

15.625ns (64MHz)

CLK

CLKX

X3

Previous Cycle

DA7-1 DA6-1 N.C N.C N.C DB7 DB6 DA7 DA6

X2

N.C N.C N.C FVAL LVAL N.C N.C N.C N.C

X1

DB2-1 DB1-1 N.C N.C DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1

X0

DA1-1 DA0-1 DB0 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

0±3ns

(ｂ) 10bit

D.OUT1

T

15.625ns (64MHz)

CLK

CLKX

Previous Cycle

X3

DA7-1 DA6-1 N.C DB7 DB6 N.C N.C DA7 DA6

Next Cycle

1.41V

1.075V

Next Cycle

1.41V

1.075V

X2

X1

X0

DB3-1 DB2-1 N.C FVAL LVAL DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2

N.C DA9-1 DB1 DB0 DB9 DB8 N.C N.C DA9

DA1-1 DA0-1 DA8 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

0±3ns

17

(VD)

(HD)

(ｃ) 12bit

D.OUT1

T

15.625ns (64MHz)

CLK

CLKX

Previous Cycle

Next Cycle

X3

DA7-1 DA6-1 N.C DB7 DB6 DB11 DB10 DA7 DA6

1.41V

1.075V

X2

DB3-1 DB2-1 N.C FVAL LVAL DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2

X1

DA10-1 DA9-1 DB1 DB0 DB9 DB8 DA11 DA10 DA9

X0

DA1-1 DA0-1 DA8 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

0±3ns

When using at Base configuration, please be sure to connect CameraLink cable to D.OUT1. If the cable is connected to D.OUT2,
machine may break down.

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(VD)

(HD)

(VD)

(HD)

(2) Medium configuration

(ａ) 8bit

D.OUT1

CLKX

X3

X2

X1

X0

D.OUT2

CLKY

Y3

Y2

Y1

Y0

T

31.25ns (32MHz)

CLK

Previous Cycle

DA7-1 DA6-1 N.C DC7 DC6 DB7 DB6 DA7 DA6

DC3-1 DC2-1 N.C FVAL LVAL DC5 DC4 DC3 DC2

DB2-1 DB1-1 DC1 DC0 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1

DA1-1 DA0-1 DB0 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

Next Cycle

0±3ns

T

31.25ns (32MHz)

CLK

Previous Cycle

DD7-1 DD6-1 N.C N.C N.C N.C N.C DD7 DD6

N.C N.C N.C FVAL LVAL N.C N.C N.C N.C

N.C N.C N.C N.C N.C N.C N.C N.C N.C

DD1-1 DD0-1 N.C DD5 DD4 DD3 DD2 DD1 DD0

Next Cycle

0±3ns

1.41V

1.075V

1.41V

1.075V

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(VD)

(HD)

(VD)

(HD)

(ｂ) 10bit

D.OUT1

D.OUT2

CLKX

X3

X2

X1

X0

CLKY

Y3

Y2

T

31.25ns (32MHz)

CLK

Previous Cycle

DA7-1 DA6-1 N.C DB7 DB6 N.C N.C DA7 DA6

DB3-1 DB2-1 N.C FVAL LVAL DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2

N.C DA9-1 DB1 DB0 DB9 DB8 N.C N.C DA9

DA1-1 DA0-1 DA8 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

Next Cycle

0±3ns

T

31.25ns (32MHz)

CLK

Previous Cycle

DD7-1 DD6-1 N.C N.C N.C DC7 DC6 DD7 DD6

N.C N.C N.C FVAL LVAL DD9 DD8 N.C N.C

Next Cycle

1.41V

1.075V

1.41V

1.075V

Y1

DC2-1 DC1-1 DC9 DC8 DC5 DC4 DC3 DC2 DC1

Y0

DD1-1 DD0-1 DC0 DD5 DD4 DD3 DD2 DD1 DD0

0±3ns

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(VD)

(HD)

(VD)

(HD)

(ｃ) 12bit

D.OUT1

D.OUT2

CLKX

X3

X2

X1

X0

CLKY

T

31.25ns (32MHz)

CLK

Previous Cycle

DA7-1 DA6-1 N.C DB7 DB6 DB11 DB10 DA7 DA6

DB3-1 DB2-1 N.C FVAL LVAL DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2

DA10-1 DA9-1 DB1 DB0 DB9 DB8 DA11 DA10 DA9

DA1-1 DA0-1 DA8 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

Next Cycle

0±3ns

T

31.25ns (32MHz)

CLK

Previous Cycle

Next Cycle

1.41V

1.075V

Y3

Y2

Y1

Y0

DD7-1 DD6-1 N.C DD11 DD10 DC7 DC6 DD7 DD6

DC11-1 DC10-1 N.C FVAL LVAL DD9 DD8 DC11 DC10

DC2-1 DC1-1 DC9 DC8 DC5 DC4 DC3 DC2 DC1

DD1-1 DD0-1 DC0 DD5 DD4 DD3 DD2 DD1 DD0

0±3ns

1.41V

1.075V

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4. Output sequence
(1) KP-F500PCL/SCL
It shows KP-F500PCL/SCL output sequence of image data.

X = H/2
H = 2456
V = 2058

(a) Base configuration

DA

: Data of screen left half. This means that left to the x-th pixel on y-th line.

xy

DB

: Data of screen right half. This means that right to the x-th pixel on y-th line.

xy

1 2 ・・・ X-1 X X+1 X+2 H-1 H

1 DA

DA21 DAX1DBX1 DB21DB

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2

・
・
・

V-1

V DA1V DA2V DAXVDBXV DB2VDB

lines

(b) Medium configuration

DA

DBxy : Data of screen left half. These mean that left to the x-th pixel on y-th line.

xy

DC

DDxy : Data of screen right half. These mean that right to the x-th pixel on y-th line.

xy

1 2 ・・・ X-1 X X+1 X+2 H-1 H

1 DA

DB21 DA31 DBX1DDX1 DC31DD21DC

11

2

11

1V

11

pixels

pixels

・
・
・

V-1

V DA1V DB2V DA3V DBXVDDXV DC3VDD2VDC

1V

lines

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(2) KP-FR500PCL/SCL
It shows KP-FR500PCL/SCL output sequence of RAW data.

X = H/2
H = 2456
V = 2058

(a) Base configuration

R(DA) G(DA) B(DA) : Data of screen left half. These mean R component, G component and B component.
R(DB) G(DB) B(DB) : Data of screen right half. These mean R component, G component and B component.

1 2 ・・・ X-1 X X+1 X+2 H-1 H

G

R

（DA）

1

G

2

（DA） B （DA）

・
・
・

R

V-1

（DA） G （DA）

G

V

（DA） B （DA）

（DA）

R

（DA） G（DA）R（DB）G（DB）

G

（DA） B（DA）G（DB）B（DB）

R

（DA） G（DA）R（DB）G（DB）

G

（DA） B（DA）G（DB）B（DB）

lines

(b) Medium configuration

R(DA) G(DA) G(DB) B(DB) : Data of screen left half. These mean R component, G component and B component.
R(DD) G(DC) G(DD) B(DC) : Data of screen right half. These mean R component, G component and B component.

1 2 ・・・ X-1 X X+1 X+2 ・・・ H-1 H

R

1

（DA） G （DB） R （DA）

G

2

（DA） B （DB） G （DA）

R

（DA） G（DB）R（DD）G（DC）

G

（DA） B（DB）G（DD）B（DC）

G

（DC）R（DD）G（DC）

B

（DC）G（DD）B（DC）

R

（DB）G（DB）

G

（DB）B（DB）

R

（DB）G（DB）

G

（DB）B（DB）

pixels

pixels

・
・
・

R

V-1

（DA） G （DB） R （DA）

G

V

（DA） B （DB） G （DA）

R

（DA） G（DB）R（DD）G（DC）

G

（DA） B（DB）G（DD）B（DC）

G

（DC）R（DD）G（DC）

B

（DC）G（DD）B（DC）

lines

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Trigger operation and timing chart

g

1. Normal mode

Shutter time

Da

*1：When partial scan, variable by setting. 5H when vertical two pixel addition.
*2：When partial scan, variable by start position of picture grabbing. 4H when vertical two pixel addition.
*3：When partial scan, variable by set width of picture grabbing. 1029H when vertical two pixel addition.

Graph following shows frame rate in each of picture grabbing in the partial scan mode.

VD

FVAL

10H (*1) 8H (*2)

KP-F500PCL/SCL and KP-FR500PCL/SCL　Partial scan

70

60

50

40

30

Frame rate [fps]

20

10

0

0 500 1000 1500 2000

Shutter time
(Camera settin

3H

Width of picture grabbing [H]

value)

2058H (*3)

Note: Please ask your sales representative more detail information

about frame rate in each width of picture grabbing.

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g

g

2. Fixed shutter mode
When external trigger signal is high active, after the trigger signal rise, exposure is start. The exposure time is set by the
camera electronic shutter speed. The video output is obtained immediately after the end of fixed exposure. The strobe signal
start/end can be set to shutter time.

Trigger input
(High active)

Shutter time

More than 10μs

High
Low

More than 2079H (*1)

Shutter time
(Camera settin

value)

Strobe output

0.35μs

Data output

VD

3H

FVAL

8H (*2)

*1：When partial scan, variable by setting (refer to left table).
*2：When partial scan, variable by start position of picture grabbing.

Ex.

Width More Than ...

1H 15.9 ms

100H 18.2 ms
1000H 38.5 ms
2000H 60.1 ms

4H when vertical two pixel addition.

3. ONE trigger mode
When external trigger signal is high active, after the trigger signal rise, exposure is start. At the trigger signal falling edge, the

internal VD signal is reset and the video data are transmitted. The trigger signal width equals the exposure time.

Trigger input
(High active)

Shutter time

High
Low

More than

10μs

More than 2079H (*1)

Shutter time
(Inte

ration time)

0.35μs

25.5μs

Strobe output

Data output

VD

3H

*1：When partial scan, variable by setting (refer to left table).
*2：When partial scan, variable by start position of picture grabbing.

FVAL

Ex.

Width More Than ...

1H 15.9 ms

100H 18.2 ms
1000H 38.5 ms
2000H 60.1 ms

8H (*2)

4H when vertical two pixel addition.

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4. VD reset
When external VD pulse is inputted, internal HD/VD is reset.
External VD specification: 16.00 Hz or less

*Note: When external VD of 16.00 Hz or more is input, electronic shutter has an equation between external VD and 16.00 Hz.

VD input

(Low active)

Data output

*1：When partial scan, variable by start position of picture grabbing.

VD

FVAL

VD output

High
Low

3H

8H (*1)

3H

0.3μs

4H when vertical two pixel addition.

Input / Output signal

1. Input signal

The level of the trigger signal input to KP-F500PCL/SCL and KP-FR500PCL/SCL is as follows.

(1) Input from CameraLink cable
LVDS level.
(2) Input from 12-pin connector
High level : +2.5 to +5.0 V
Low level : 0 to +0.3 V

2. Output signal

The level of the trigger signal output from KP-F500PCL/SCL and KP-FR500PCL/SCL is as follows.
High level : +5V
Low level : 0V

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Spectral response

G

Spectral response of KP-F500PCL/SCL and KP-FR500PCL/SCL are showing.

1. KP-F500PCL/SCL

2. KP-FR500PCL/SCL

1

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

Relative Response

0.3

0.2

0.1

0

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

1

0.9

0.8

Wave Length (nm)

B

0.7

CCD

IR cut filter

R

0.6

0.5
IR cut filter

0.4

Relative Response

0.3

0.2

0.1

0

400 450 500 550 600 650 700

Wave Length (nm)

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Specifications

Specifications of KP-F500PCL/SCL and KP-FR500PCL/SCL are showing.

KP-F500PCL/SCL KP-FR500PCL/SCL

1) Imaging device 2/3-inch interline CCD
Total pixels 2536 (H) x 2068 (V)
Effective pixels 2456 (H) x 2058 (V)
Active pixels 2448 (H) x 2050 (V)
Pixel pitch 3.45μm (H) x 3.45μm (V)
Color filter RGB primary color mosaic filter

2) Image area 8.47mm (H) x 7.10mm (V)

3) Scanning system Progressive scan

4) Aspect 5:4

5) Frame rate 16 frame per second

6) Horizontal drive frequency 64.000 MHz

7) Horizontal scanning frequency 33.264 kHz

8) Vertical scanning frequency 16.00 Hz

9) Synchronization Internal

10) Lens mount C mount

11) Frange back 17.526mm (no adjustment)

12) Video output Digital output (CameraLink)
Base configuration: 64MHz / Medium configuration: 32MHz
(Note: Maximum digital out cable length is 10 meters.)

13) VD reset input Less than 16.00 Hz

14) Resolution 2000 TV lines (Horizontal / Vertical)

15) Sensitivity 400lx, F5.6 3200K 2000lx, F8 3200K

16) Minimum illumination

17) S/N

18) Electronic shutter Preset: 1/50000, 1/10000, 1/2000, 1/1000,
1/250, 1/100, /60, and 1/16 second
Variable: 1/100000 to 10 second

19) Gamma correction γ=1

20) Frame on demand
Mode OFF (Normal mode), Fixed shutter mode, ONE trigger, VD reset
Trigger input

21) Partial scan Selectable start position and width of picture grabbing in 1H step

22) Remote control
Control system Start-stop synchronization system
Control items TRIGGER, OUTPUT SIGNAL, SHUTTER SPEED, CONFIGURATION,
DATA BIT, VD/FVAL, HD/LVAL/LVAL2, GAIN, BLACK LEVEL,
VERTICAL 2 PIXEL ADDITION (only KP-F500PCL/SCL), PARTIAL SCAN

23) Power supply DC12V±1V

24) Power consumption
Normal mode Approx. 310mA (Approx. 3.7W)
Partial scan MAX Approx. 390mA (Approx. 4.7W) when WIDTH: 1H

25) Ambient temperature
Operating 0℃ to +40℃ / less than RH 90％
Storage -10℃ to +50℃ / less than RH 70％

26) Vibration endurance 10 to 55Hz (2.37 to 71.7 m/s2), sweep: 1 minutes, XYZ, 30minutes

27) Shock endurance 490.3m/ s2 (vertical, horizontal, once each faze)

28) Dimensions 44(W) x 44(H) x 41(D) mm

29) Mass Approx. 110g

30) Standard compositions Camera, CD-ROM (Operation manual, Control software), Composition table

1.0lx, F1.4, Gain MAX, without IR cut filter 15lx, F1.4, Gain MAX

48dB

From CameraLink connector

or DCIN 12pin connector

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Dimensions

ＭＡＳＳ： ＡＰＰＲＯＸ　１１０ ｇ

Ｒ

Ｌ

Ｉ

Ａ

Ｏ

Ｕ

Ｖ

Ｎ

Ｌ

Ｅ

Ａ

Ｅ

Ｃ

Ｍ

Ｕ

Ｒ

±０.５

２５

Ｎ

Ｅ

Ｅ

Ａ

Ｐ

Ｅ

Ｍ

Ａ

Ｓ

±１

２１

２２

±０.５

４４

２８

±０.５

±０.５

３×２－Ｍ３（ＤＥＰＴＨ：３）

４－Ｍ３（ＤＥＰＴＨ：６）

±０.５

４４±０.５

２８

±０.５

２２

ＣＯＬＯＲ：ＢＬＡＣＫ

２－Ｍ３（ＤＥＰＴＨ：３） ２－Ｍ２（ＤＥＰＴＨ：３）

２５

Ｕ１

６

１０.５

０.５

１０.５

±０.５

４７

３４

±１.５

４０.５

３４

±１

２－Ｍ２（ＤＥＰＴＨ：３）

Ｄ．ＯＵＴ ２Ｄ．ＯＵＴ １

ＤＣ ＩＮ/ＳＹＮＣ

ＣＯＬＯＲ：ＢＬＡＣＫ　　　　

±１

±１

±１

±０.５

１３

０.５

２６

ＰＬＡＴＥ，ＲＡＴＥＤ

ＵＮＩＴ：

ｍｍ

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About CD-ROM

Attached CD-ROM has the following composition.

･KP-F500_FR500P(S)CL_OperationManual(E)/(J).pdf : The operation manual of camera in English and Japanese.
･KP-F500_FR500P(S)CL_ControlManual(E)/(J).pdf : The operation manual of control software in English and Japanese.
･KP-F500_FR500P(S)CL.exe : The control software.

Note:

① The included control software within CD-ROM operate only in Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
② The control software may not operate normal when it is used for the other camera, because software for Hitachi

Kokusai Electric.

③ Hitachi Kokusai Electric Inc. does not guarantee regarding the faulty, damage of the hardware and also software of the

customer by a driver and also viewer software.

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Hitachi Kokusai Electric Inc.

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14-1 Sotokanda 4-choume, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8980, Japan
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
URL: http://www.h-kokusai.com

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Beijing Fortune Building 5, Dong San Huan Bei-lu, Chao Yang District, Beijing, 100029 China
Phone: [phone]/8756, Fax: [phone]

Hiｔａｃｈｉ Kokusai Electric Aｍｅｒｉｃａ, LTD.

Headquarters and : 150 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797, U.S.A.
Northeast Office Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
West Office : 371 Van Ness Way, Suite 120 Torrance, CA, 90501, U.S.A.
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Service ([phone]
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Parts Center : phone [phone], Fax: [phone]
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Head Office : Weiskircher Straｓｓe 88, Jugesheim D-63110 Rodgau, Germany
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Head Office : Windsor house, Britannia Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN8 7NX, United Kingdom
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
URL: http://www.hitachi-ke-eu.com/

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