Imi Tech IMB-5140FT, IMC-5200FT, IMB-5145FT, IMB-5040FT, IMB-5120FT User's Operation Manual

Nile SERIES

User Operation Manual

for FireWire CCD Cameras IMx-5xxxFT Models

USER MANUAL VERSION 2.0

Released Sep. 2009

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Legal Notice.

For Customers in U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 equipment 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in

this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual

must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15

of FCC Rules.

For customers in Europe

This apparatus has been certified to meet or exceed the standards for CE compliance per the Council Directives. Pertinent

testing documentation is available for verification.

For customers in Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations.

Pour utilisateurs au France

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe B pour bruits radioélectriques, spécifiées dans le Règlement sur le brouillage

radioélectrique.

Life support applications

These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products

can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Allied customers using or selling these products for use in such

applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify allied for any damages resulting from such improper use or

sale.

Before You Start

This manual should help you in the installation and setting up of the camera; and we recommend that you carefully follow the

instructions described. To ensure that your warranty remains valid, please read the manual carefully before using the camera.

DO NOT disassemble, modify or repair the camera. There is no user serviceable part inside and disassembling the camera

may void the warranty. For prevention of fire or electric shock, DO NOT remove screws or covers from the camera.

Operation in a wet environment is NOT recommended and the camera SHOULD NOT be exposed to rain or moisture.

For prolong life and the protection of the camera’s CCD, do not point the camera directly at the sun or a strong spotlight which

may result in CCD blooming and permanent damage.

DO NOT operate the camera beyond the operation temperature range stated and AVOID usage in conditions exceeding 90%

humidity.

DO NOT use an unregulated power supply source to prevent damage to the camera’s circuits.

Use soft materials such as lens tissue or cotton tipped applicator with ethanol for CCD faceplate cleaning ONLY when

necessary and AVOID contact with fingers or any hard object. Do not use solvent, abrasives or detergent when cleaning the

camera body.

Warranty shall be voided for improper use of the camera or fault caused by the user or damage caused by other equipment

due to negligence

Warranty

IMI TECH warrants the original components free of defects for one year from purchase date. This warranty covers failures

and damage due to defect, which may occur during normal use. It does not cover damages or failure resulting from

mishandling, abuse, misuse or modification. An RMA number must be obtained in advance for every repair or replacement.

Disclaimer

The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be reliable. However, IMI TECH assumes no

responsibility for inaccuracies. There is no legal obligation to document internal relationships in any functional module of its

products, in either hardware or software.

Copyright

All the materials in this document are protected by copyright and other laws for intellectual property. They are not allowed to

be copied, reproduced or modified for any use without the permission of IMI Tech. IMI TECH reserves the right to make

changes in specifications, functions or designs at any time and without any notice. The company names in this document
may be the trademarks and trade-names of their respective owner; and are hereby acknowledged.

Copyright © 2005 IMI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

NILE Series Operation Manual

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1

1.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2. Components .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

1.3. Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................................... 3

1.4. Dimension and Description ..................................................................................................................................... 4

1.5. Camera Interface ................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.5.1.. FireWire Port .............................................................................................................................................. 5

1.5.1.. Trigger Connector Port .................................................................................................................................. 6

1.5.1.. Status LED ................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.5.1.. Camera Power Requirement .......................................................................................................................... 6

1.6. Electrical Operating Condition ................................................................................................................................. 7

1.7. Pixel Data .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

1.8. Environmental Requirements. ............................................................................................................................... 11

2. Basic Installation ........................................................................................................ 11

2.1. Recommended System Requirement ..................................................................................................................... 11

2.2. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 11

2.3. Software Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 12

3. NILE SERIES Camera Specifications. .......................................................................... 13

3.1. Black and White Camera ....................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1.1.. IMB-5200FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 13

3.1.1.. IMB-5145FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 14

3.1.1.. IMB-5140FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 15

3.1.1.. IMB-5120FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 16

3.1.1.. IMB-5080FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 17

3.1.1.. IMB-5040FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 18

3.2. Color Cameras ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

3.2.1.. IMC-5200FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 19

3.2.1.. IMC-5145FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 20

3.2.1.. IMC-5140FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 21

3.2.1..

IMC-5120FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 22

3.2.1.. IMC-5080FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 23

3.2.1.. IMC-5040FT Specification ............................................................................................................................ 24

3.3. Spectral Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................... 25

3.3.1.. NILE SERIES B&W Cameras ......................................................................................................................... 25

3.3.1.. NILE SERIES Color Cameras ........................................................................................................................ 28

4. Basic Operation and Features ..................................................................................... 31

4.1. Brightness ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

4.2. Auto Exposure Control .......................................................................................................................................... 32

4.3. Sharpness ............................................................................................................................................................ 33

4.4. White Balance ...................................................................................................................................................... 33

4.5. Hue ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.6. Gamma ............................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.7. Shutter ................................................................................................................................................................ 35

4.8. Gain .................................................................................................................................................................... 36

4.9. Trigger & Strobe................................................................................................................................................... 36

4.9.1.. Supported Trigger ....................................................................................................................................... 37

4.9.1.. Trigger and Strobe Signal Relation ............................................................................................................... 38

4.9.1.. Timing Diagram for External Trigger and Shutter and Strobe ......................................................................... 39

4.9.1.. Trigger & Strobe delay ................................................................................................................................. 40

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 0 ........................................................................................................................................... 40

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 40

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 41

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 3 ........................................................................................................................................... 41

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 4 ........................................................................................................................................... 42

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 5 ........................................................................................................................................... 42

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 12.......................................................................................................................................... 43

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 13.......................................................................................................................................... 43

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 14.......................................................................................................................................... 44

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 15.......................................................................................................................................... 45

4.10. Strobe Control Register ..................................................................................................................................... 46

4.11. Trigger Delay Control ........................................................................................................................................ 47

4.11.1.. Strobe Delay / Duration Table ...................................................................................................................... 48

4.12.

Optical Filter Control ......................................................................................................................................... 49

4.13. Color (Bayer) Patterns Conversion ..................................................................................................................... 50

5. Advanced Features ..................................................................................................... 51

5.1. Binning Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 51

5.1.1.. Vertical Binning ........................................................................................................................................... 51

5.1.1.. Horizontal Binning ....................................................................................................................................... 51

5.1.1.. Full Binning ................................................................................................................................................ 51

5.2. Partial Scan ......................................................................................................................................................... 52

5.2.1.. Pan/Tilt ...................................................................................................................................................... 52

5.3. One-Shot and Multi-Shot ...................................................................................................................................... 54

5.4. Multi-Camera Auto-sync. ....................................................................................................................................... 55

5.5. Asynchronous Broadcasting. ................................................................................................................................. 56

5.6. Memory Channel Save / Load ................................................................................................................................ 56

5.7. Time Stamp Register. ........................................................................................................................................... 56

5.8. Serial Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 57

5.8.1.. SIO Pass Through Scheme .......................................................................................................................... 57

5.8.1.. SIO (RS232) Control Setting Procedure ........................................................................................................ 57

5.8.1.. SIO (RS232) RX Control Procedure ............................................................................................................... 58

5.8.1.. SIO (RS232) TX Control Procedure Method I ................................................................................................ 58

5.8.1.. SIO (RS232) TX Control Procedure Method II ............................................................................................... 59

5.8.1.. SIO Registers .............................................................................................................................................. 62

5.8.1.. SIO(RS232) IMI TECH Commands ............................................................................................................. 64

5.9. Frame Save Function ............................................................................................................................................ 66

5.10. LUT(Lookup table) ............................................................................................................................................ 66

5.10.1.. 4step knee lookup table .............................................................................................................................. 67

5.10.1.. User defined lookup table ............................................................................................................................ 68

5.11. User defined AE ................................................................................................................................................ 69

5.12. One Pixel Snow Noise Remove ........................................................................................................................... 69

5.13. PIO Control Register ......................................................................................................................................... 70

5.14. Edge Enhancement ........................................................................................................................................... 71

6. User Defined FireWire Registers ................................................................................. 72

6.1.

User Defined FireWire Address .............................................................................................................................. 72

7. Video Formats and Modes ........................................................................................... 77

7.1 . IMB-5200FT / IMC-5200FT ................................................................................................................................... 78

7.2 . IMB-5145FT / IMC-5145FT ................................................................................................................................... 79

7.3 . IMB-5140FT/IMC-5140FT ..................................................................................................................................... 80

7.4 . IMB-5120FT / IMC-5120FT ................................................................................................................................... 81

7.5 . IMB-5080FT / IMC-5080FT ................................................................................................................................... 82

7.6 . IMB-5040FT / IMC-5040FT ................................................................................................................................... 83

8. Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................ 83

8.1. Hardware Related Issues ...................................................................................................................................... 83

8.1.1.. Camera is not recognized in the device manager .......................................................................................... 83

8.1.1.. LED is OFF while power is provided either by FireWire or external power. ....................................................... 84

8.1.1.. Camera Power ............................................................................................................................................ 84

8.1.1.. No Image or Black Image Displayed ............................................................................................................. 84

8.2. Software Related Issues ....................................................................................................................................... 84

8.2.1.. System Environment ................................................................................................................................... 84

8.2.1.. Appears in Device Manager as unknown device. ........................................................................................... 84

8.2.1.. Multiple Camera Connection ........................................................................................................................ 84

8.2.1.. IMI’s Driver Support .................................................................................................................................... 85

8.2.1.. Camera Supported Frame Rate cannot be achieved. ...................................................................................... 85

8.2.1.. How to read the serial number..................................................................................................................... 85

9. Revision History .......................................................................................................... 85

9.1. Added Since V 1.0 ................................................................................................................................................ 85

z Auto-gain, Auto-Shutter, Auto-White balance is supported in Trigger mode 0, 4, 15 ......................................... 85

10. Firmware Update ........................................................................................................ 85

11. Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 86

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1. Introduction

1.1. Overview

IMI Tech’s new NILE Series opens up a new horizon on digital image processing; by providing more features in a
small form factor while still maintaining excellent cost effectiveness and high quality. The NILE Series models are

comprised of a wide range of sensor resolutions and are equipped with a FireWireTM interface and a trigger to suit

the needs of every application.
The NILE Series offers the highest frame rate in each of its resolutions, compared with other products currently

available. The small form factor design has expanded implementation and broadens application areas by

eliminating the limits that currently exist due to size and weight.
A large selection of cameras is available and additional cameras are scheduled to be added to the NILE Series as
well. These will consist of various sensor sizes (1/2”, 2/3” 1/3”, 1/1.8”) and resolution (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA,
UXGA) both in color and black and white. The NILE Series consist of the following models.

NILE SERIES Model Name CCD(Progressive) Resolution FPS at Max Resolution.

Black & White

IMB-5200FT 1/1.8” 1600 x 1200 16

IMB-5145FT 2/3” 1388 x 1036 20

IMB-5140FT 1/2” 1388 x 1040 20

IMB-5120FT 1/3” 1296 x 960 25

IMB-5080FT 1/3” 1024 x 768 36

IMB-5040FT 1/3” 640 x 480 86

Color

IMC-5200FT 1/1.8” 1600 x 1200 16

IMC-5145FT 2/3” 1388 x 1036 20

IMC-5140FT 1/2” 1388 x 1036 20

IMC-5120FT 1/3” 1296 x 960 25

IMC-5080FT 1/3” 1024 x 768 36

IMC-5040FT 1/3” 640 x 480 86

NILE Series ’s unique features include a lookup table and external trigger mode 0 ~ 5 plus 12,13,14,15, multi
camera auto-sync, one-shot and multi-shot, a wide range of shutter sp eeds (1us ~ 3600s), RS232C pass through

via FireWire

TM

, Fast format 7 partial scan, and horizontal and vertical binning modes (1x2, 2x2 for B&W). All

of these features provide maximum flexibility for a wide variety of applications. NILE Series‘s

firmware can be upgraded via FireWire

TM

and the latest versions are available through our website together with

IMI’s SDK and demo applications.

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1.2. Components

Components in our package

The following components are included in the camera package

NILE Series

CAMERA UNIT

. Optical Low Pass filter for Color Models

FireWire

TM

Digital Imaging CD

Driver

Demo Software

ImCam API Library

Manuals

Data sheets

User Manual

Downloadable Software

Latest Update of Firmware and Demo Applications are available o our website.

http://www.imi-tech.com

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1.3. Optional Accessories

Machine Vision CCD Lens

FireWireTM OHCI Adapter

FireWire

TM

PC-Card Bus Adapter

FireWireTM Cable

FireWire

TM

Genders

FireWireTM Hub Repeater

Tri p o d Pla t e

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1.4. Dimension and Description

Camera Body Size : 50 (w) x 50 (H) x 42.4(D) mm

Camera Body Weight : approx. 100 gram

IMx-5040FT/5080FT/5120FT/5140FT/5200FT

IMx-5145FT

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1.5. Camera Interface

NILE Series cameras interfaces are located on the back of the camera (assuming lens mount is front) as per the

following.

Trigger Connector

Status LED

Auto Iris Lens

Port

FireWire

TM

Port

1.5.1.. FireWire Port

The industry standard FireWireTM (IEEE-1394) port has the following pin assign. Data and control of the camera

are provided via FireWire

TM

and camera power can also be supplied by FireWireTM

Pin Signal

1 VP

2 VG(Ground)

3 TPB-

4 TPB+

5 TPA

6 TPA-

CAUTION : DO NOT reverse the polarity. This could result in damage to the camera

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1.5.1.. Trigger Connector Port

The External Trigger Connector provides access to multiple I/O and also provides power as a secondary source.

CAUTION : The model name should be checked before the external 12 pin cable is connected.

.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Power GND 7 GND

2 Ext. Power(+12v) 8 Rx RS232

3 GND 9 Tx RS232

4 Ext. Trigger 10 NC

5 Ext. Trigger GND 11 Strobe

6 NC 12 Strobe Power

Remark : NC pins must have no connection

AUTO IRIS CONNECTOR PORT

1.5.1.. Status LED

LED Status Isochronous Channel Packet Transfer

RED Disable NO

GREEN Enable Flicker

OFF Enable NO

Remark : When power is off, LED is OFF

1.5.1.. Camera Power Requirement

The NILE Series utilizes a selection of power of either FireWireTM or the Ext. 12 pin Connector Port, where a power

source with a higher voltage provides the power to the camera. An input voltage range of 8V ~ 30V is accepted.

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1.6. Electrical Operating Condition

NILE Series cameras have Photo-couplers.

Trigger

Parameter Min

Typ

ical Max

I 7 mA 10 mA 20 mA

Ri - 270 Ω -

Vd - 1.08 V -

Rising trigger delay 2.24 us 3.34 us 3.36 us

Falling trigger delay 2.62 us 3.61 us 3.64 us

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Strobe

Strobe Power Strobe fallin

g

dela

y

Strobe rising delay

5 V 26.8 us 2.16 us

12 V 7.6 us 2.8 us

24 V 3.6 us 3.4 us

1.7. Pixel Data

The NILE Series complies with the IIDC 1394-Based Digital Camera Specification V1.31 where data packets are

transmitted by a FireWire

TM

interface as isochronous packets. Every video format, mode and frame rate has a

different video data format. (Pixel data source: IIDC V1.31 Specification)

Isochronous Data Block Packet Format

0 - 7 8 – 15 16 - 23 24 - 31

Data Length tg channel tCode Sy

Header CRC

Video data payload

Data CRC

Where the following fields are defined in the IEEE 1394 standard as:

data_length : number of bytes in the data field tg : (tag field) shall be set to zero
channel : isochronous channel number, as programmed in the iso_channel field of the cam_sta_ctrl register
tCode : (transaction code) shall be set to the isochronous data block packet tCode
sy : (synchronization value) shall be set to 0001h on the first isochronous data block of a frame, and shall be set

to zero on all other isochronous data blocks
Video data payload : shall contain the digital video information, as defined in the following sections

of the

Video data Payload Structure

Pn : Pixel number / packet .

K : Pn x n (n = 0…..N-1)

(Pn x N = Total pixel number /frame)

<YUV (4: 2: 2) format >

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U-(K+0) Y-(K+0) V-(K+0) Y-(K+1)

U-(K+2) Y-(K+2) V-(K+2) Y-(K+3)

U-(K+4) Y-(K+4) V-(K+4) Y-(K+5)

U-(K+Pn-6) Y-(K+Pn-6) V-(K+Pn-6) Y-(K+Pn-5)

U-(K+Pn-4) Y-(K+Pn-4) V-(K+Pn-4) Y-(K+Pn-3)

U-(K+Pn-2) Y-(K+Pn-2) V-(K+Pn-2) Y-(K+Pn-1)

<YUV (4: 1: 1) format >

U-(K+0) Y-(K+0) Y-(K+1) V-(K+0)

Y-(K+2) Y-(K+3) U-(K+4) Y-(K+4)

Y-(K+5) V-(K+4) V-(K+4) Y-(K+5)

U-(K+Pn-8) Y-(K+Pn-8) Y-(K+Pn-7) V-(K+Pn-8)

Y-(K+Pn-6) Y-(K+Pn-5) U-(K+Pn-4) Y-(K+Pn-4)

Y-(K+Pn-3) V-(K+Pn-4) Y-(K+Pn-2) Y-(K+Pn-1)

<Y(Mono) Format >

Y-(K+ 0) Y- (K+ 1) Y-(K +2) Y-(K+3 )

Y-(K+ 4) Y- (K+ 5) Y-(K +6) Y-(K+7 )

Y-(K+ Pn- 8) Y- (K+Pn -7) Y-(K+P n-6 ) Y-(K+ Pn- 5)

Y-(K+Pn-4) V-(K+Pn-3) Y-(K+Pn-2) Y-(K+Pn-1)

<Y(Mono) Format >

High Byte Low Byte

Y-(K+ 0) Y- (K+ 1)

Y-(K+ 2) Y- (K+ 3)

Y-(K+ Pn- 4) Y- (K+Pn -3)

V-(K+Pn-2) Y-(K+Pn-1)

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Data Structure
<Y, R, G, B >
Each component has 8 bit data. The data type is “Unsigned Char”

Signal Level (Decimal) Data (Hexadecimal)

Highest 255 0xFF

254 0xFE

.

.

.

.

1 0x01

Lowest 0 0x00

<U, V>

Each component has 8 bit data. The data type is “Straight Binary”

Signal Level (Decimal) Data (Hexadecimal)

Highest(+) 127 0xFF

126 0xFE

.

.

.

.

1 0x81

Lowest 0 0x80

-1 0x7F

.

.

.

.

-127 0x01

Lowest -128 0x00

<Y(Mono16)>

Y component has 16 bit data. The data type is “Unsigned Short(big-endian)”

Y Signal Level (Decimal) Data (Hexadecimal)

Highest 65535 0xFFFF

65534 0xFFFE

.

.

.

.

1 0x0001

Lowest 0 0x0000

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1.8. Environmental Requirements.

Operation Temperature: -5°C ~ 45°C / Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 65°C

Avoid operation in environment of high humidity over 90% and allow sufficient airflow for prevention of heat

buildup

2. Basic Installation

The NILE Series operates in connection with a PC running an operation system such as MS Windows, Linux.

Basic installation starts with the driver installation, to connecting the camera and loading the demo application

software. Please refer to the demo application software manual for details.

2.1. Recommended System Requirement

Requirements Details and Description

Operating System Windows 2000 (SP4 recommend), Windows XP or higher (SP2 recommend)

CPU Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or equivalent AMD CPU or higher

System Memory 256 M Byte or more

Video Adapter 1280 x 1024 with 24 bit color or higher

Hard Disk Drive 40 GB or higher

Optical Drive CDROM or DVDROM

FireWireTM FireWireTM OHCI PCI or PC-Card Adaptor

Cable Standard FireWireTM 6P-6P cable or 4P to 6P cable ( for Notebooks )

Software

DirectX 9.0 or higher ( 9.0b or higher for Windows XP ) IMI Tech Digital Imaging CD
( ImCam Application and Driver ) Or other Windows Application such as amcap.exe

Remark : Other software or hardware may be required for user specific applications.

2.2. Hardware Installation

Basic camera installation is a very simple 3 STEP Process as follows. ( Also check the figure below )
STEP 1. Turn to the back of the computer and locate the FireWire

TM

port.

(Note : some might have FireWire

TM

port in the front).

STEP 2. Plug one end of the FireWire

TM

cable to the computer’s FireWireTM port.

STEP 3. Plug the other end of the FireWire

TM

cable to the camera’s FireWireTM port.

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Basic

Hardware Installation

and

Camera Connection

2.3. Software Installation

Important !!, DO NOT CONNECT THE CAMERA BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE!!

Insert the IMI Digital Imaging CD which would auto install the camera drivers and demo applications. ( For details

of the application and driver please refer to the demo application manual.)

FireWire

TM

Digital Imaging CD

Driver

Demo Software

ImCam API Library

Manuals

NOTE: Software Installation should preceed Hardware Installation

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3. NILE SERIES Camera Specifications.

3.1. Black and White Camera

3.1.1.. IMB-5200FT Specification

Features (IMB-5200FT)

Image Sensor

1/1.8” Interline CCD(ICX274AL)

Effective Pixels 2,010,000 pixels 1628(H) x 1236(V)

Picture Size 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480

Cell Size 4.4 um x 4.4 um

Real Frame Rate

15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16
16 (1600x1200, Format 7 mode 0)
32 (640x480, Format 7 mode 0)
29 (800x600, Format7 mode 1, 2x2 binning)
29 (1600x600, Format7 mode 2, 1x2 binning)

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning 2x2, 1x2

Format 7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12,13,14,15

Source External Trigger(Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain, Pan/Tilt,

User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC Control), LUT,

High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 106us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 3Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight 50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp. -5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31

Remark: Camera Specification described above may change without notice

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3.1.1.. IMB-5145FT Specification

Features (IMB-5145FT)

Image Sensor

2/3” Interline CCD(ICX285AL)

Effective Pixels 1,450,000 pixels 1392(H) x 1040(V)

Picture Size 1388x1040, 1280x960, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480

Cell Size 6.45um x 6.45 um

Real Frame Rate

15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16
20 (1388x1040, Format 7 mode 0)
35 (1388x520, Format 7 mode 0)
37(688x516, Format 7 mode 1 2x2 binning)
37(1384x516, Format 7 mode 2 1x2 binning

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning 2x2, 1x2

Format 7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Rising Edge or Rising Edge or Falling Edge

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12,13,14,15

External External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Multi-camera auto sync

-144 us ~ +144 us at 15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load

16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain,

Pan/Tilt, User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC

Control), LUT, High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232)

IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out

Min. 106us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain

0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power

Less than 3Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp / Storage Temp

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Storage Temp

IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31

Camera Specification

IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Remark: Camera Specification described above may change without notice

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3.1.1.. IMB-5140FT Specification

Features (IMB-5140FT)

Image Sensor 1/2-inch Interline CCD (Sony ICX267AL)

Effective Pixels 1,450,000 pixels 1388(H) x 1040(V)

Picture Size 1388x1040, 1280x960, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480

Cell Size 4.65x4.65

Real Frame Rate

15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16

20 (1388x1040, Format 7 mode 0)

35 (1388x520, Format 7 mode 0)

37(688x516, Format 7 mode 1 2x2 binning)

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning 2x2, 1x2

Format 7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12,13,14,15

Source External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode.

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain,

Pan/Tilt, User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC

Control), LUT, High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 106us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 3Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp / Storage Temp

-5°C to 45°C

Storage Temp

-30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31

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3.1.1.. IMB-5120FT Specification

Features (IMB-5120FT)

Image Sensor 1/3-inch Interline CCD (Sony ICX445AL)

Effective Pixels 1,251,936 pixels 1296(H) x 966(V)

Picture Size 1288 x 964

Cell Size 3.75 x 3.75

Real Frame Rate

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning Not supported

Format 7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12,13,14,15

Source External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode.

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain,

Pan/Tilt, User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC

Control), LUT, High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 106us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 3Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp / Storage Temp

-5°C to 45°C

Storage Temp

-30°C to 60°C

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3.1.1.. IMB-5080FT Specification

Features( IMB-5080FT)

Image Sensor Type 1/3-inch Interline CCD (Sony ICX204AL)

Effective pixels 800,000 pixels 1034(H) x 779(V)

Picture Size 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480, 320x240

Cell Size(um) 4.65x4.65

Real Frame Rate

30, 15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16
30 (1024x768, Format 7 mode 0)
58 (1024x384, Format7 mode2, 1x2 binning)
58 (512x384, Format7 mode1, 2x2 binning)

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning 2x2, 1x2

Format7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15

Source External Trigger (Optocoupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

A

ctive High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode.

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain, Pan/Tilt,

User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC Control), LUT,

High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 106us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 3Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp / Storage Temp

-5°C to 45°C

Storage Temp

-30°C to 60°C

Remark : Camera Specification described above may change without notice

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3.1.1.. IMB-5040FT Specification

Features (IMB-5040FT)

Image Sensor 1/3-inch Interline CCD (ICX424AL)

Effective Pixels 330,000 pixels 659(H) x 494(V)

Picture Size 640 x 480, 320 x 240

Cell Size 7.40 um x 7.40 um

Real Frame Rate

60, 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16
86 (640x480, Format 7 mode 0)
154 (640x240, Format 7 mode 0)
157 (320x240, Format7 mode 1,2x2 binning)
157 (640x240, Format7 mode 2,1x2 binning)

Lens Mount C or CS mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning 2x2, 1x2

Format 7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Rising Edge or Rising Edge or Falling Edge

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15

External Trigger External Trigger (Optocoupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode.

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 60,30,15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain,

Pan/Tilt, User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC

Control), LUT, High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 43us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 27 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 3Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight 50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp. -5°C to 45°C

Remark : Camera Specification described above may change without notice

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3.2. Color Cameras

3.2.1.. IMC-5200FT Specification

Features (IMB-5200FT)

Image Sensor

1/1.8” Interline CCD(ICX274AQ)

Effective Pixels 2,010,000 pixels 1628(H) x 1236(V)

Picture Size 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480

Cell Size 4.4 um x 4.4 um

Real Frame Rate

15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16
16 (1600x1200, Format 7 mode 0)
32 (640x480, Format 7 mode 0)
29 (800x600, Format7 mode 1, 2x2 binning)
29 (1600x600, Format7 mode 2, 1x2 binning)

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning 2x2, 1x2

Format 7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12,13,14,15

Source External Trigger(Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain, Pan/Tilt,

User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC Control), LUT,

High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 106us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 3Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight 50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp. -5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31

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3.2.1.. IMC-5145FT Specification

Features(IMC-5145FT)

Image Sensor Type 2/3-inch Interline CCD (ICX285AQ)

Effective pixels 1,450,000 pixels 1392(H) x 1036(V)

Picture Size 1388x1036,1280x960,1024x768, 800x600, 640x480

Cell Size(um) 6.45 um x 6.45 um

Real Frame Rate

15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16, YUV422
20 (1388x1036, Format 7 mode 0)
35 (1388x520, Format 7 mode 0 with ROI)

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning Not Supported

Format7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12,13,14,15

Source External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain, Pan/Tilt,

User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC Control), LUT,

High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232)

IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out

Min. 106us

Digital Interface

IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Tra n sfer R a te

0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Gain

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

12 bit

Data Depth

56dB or better

S/N Ratio

Less than 3Watts (@12V DC)

Supply Voltage & Power

50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

External Dimension / Weight

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Operation Temp.

IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31

Remark : Camera Specification described above may change without notice

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3.2.1.. IMC-5140FT Specification

Features(IMC-5140FT)

Image Sensor Type 1/2-inch Interline CCD (Sony ICX267AK)

Effective pixels 1,450,000 pixels 1388(H) x 1036(V)

Picture Size 1388x1036, 1280x960, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480

Cell Size(um) 4.65 um x 4.65 um

Real Frame Rate

15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16, YUV422
20 (1388x1036, Format 7 mode 0)
35 (1388x520, Format 7 mode 0)

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning Not supported

Format7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14,15

Source External Trigger or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode.

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 Shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain, Pan/Tilt,

User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC Control), LUT,

High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 106us

Digital Interface IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Transfer Rate 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 2Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight 50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp. -5°C to 45°C

Remark : Camera Specification described above may change without notice

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3.2.1.. IMC-5120FT Specification

Features (IMC-5120FT)

Image Sensor 1/3-inch Interline CCD (Sony ICX445AQ)

Effective Pixels 1,251,936 pixels 1296(H) x 966(V)

Picture Size 1288 x 964

Cell Size 3.75 um x 3.75 um

Real Frame Rate

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning Not Supported

Format 7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12,13,14,15

Source External Trigger (Optocoupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Optocoupler)

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain,

Pan/Tilt, User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC

Control), LUT, High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 106us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 2Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight 50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp. -5°C to 45°C

Storage Temp

-30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31

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3.2.1.. IMC-5080FT Specification

Features( IMC-5080FT)

Image Sensor Type 1/3-inch Interline CCD (Sony ICX204AK)

Effective pixels 800,000 pixels 1034(H) x 779(V)

Picture Size 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480, 320x240

Cell Size(um) 4.65 um x 4.65 um

Real Frame Rate

30, 15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16, YUV422
30 (1024x768, Format 7 mode 0)

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning Not supported

Format7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15

Source External Trigger or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Optocoupler)

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 30,15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain, Pan/Tilt,

User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC Control), LUT,

High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 106us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 2Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight 50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp. -5°C to 45°C

Storage Temp

-30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31

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3.2.1.. IMC-5040FT Specification

Features(IMC-5040FT)

Image Sensor Type 1/2-inch Interline CCD (Sony ICX414AQ)

Effective pixels 330,000 pixels 659(H) x 494(V)

Picture Size 640 x 480, 320 x 240

Cell Size(um) 7.40 um x 7.40 um

Real Frame Rate

60, 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75, 1.875 / Y8, Y16, YUV422
60 (640x480, Format 7 mode 0)

Lens Mount C or CS Mount

Scanning System Progressive System

Binning Not Supported

Format7 Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15

Source External Trigger or Software Trigger

Strobe Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Optocoupler)

Multi-camera auto sync -144 us ~ +144 us at 60,30,15,7.5 frame rate

Memory Save/Load 16 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~15:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot 1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Auto Shutter, Gain, Pan/Tilt,

User defined AE, Auto White Balance, IRIS(Auto/Manual DC Control), LUT,

High speed up trigger frame rate

SIO(RS-232) IIDC v1.31 version : Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Frame Delay from Read-out Min. 106us

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate IEEE 1394 1 port(6pin) / 400Mbps

Gain 0 ~ 25 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed 1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth 12 bit

S/N Ratio 56dB or better

Supply Voltage & Power Less than 2Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight 50(W) x 50(H) x 42.4(D) mm / Approx 100g

Operation Temp. -5°C to 45°C

Storage Temp

-30°C to 60°C

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3.3. Spectral Sensitivity

Excludes lens and light source characteristic

3.3.1.. NILE SERIES B&W Cameras

<CCD sensors>

Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-5200FT

Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-5145FT

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Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-5140FT

Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-5120FT

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Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-5080FT

Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-5040FT

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3.3.1.. NILE SERIES Color Cameras

<CCD Sensors>

Spectral Sensitivity for IMC-5200FT

Spectral Sensitivity for IMC-5145FT

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Spectral Sensitivity for IMC-5140FT

Spectral Sensitivity for IMC-5120FT

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Spectral Sensitivity for IMC-5040FT

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4. Basic Operation and Features

The NILE Series employs a progressive scan CCD sensor which provides features according to each model.
Basic functions and features are similar while each camera has it’s own specific function support. The NILE
Series fully supports the IIDC V1.31 specification with regards to registers, video format, mode of operation and

control.

4.1. Brightness

Brightness of the camera can be controlled by changing the black level in the camera. The user can determine the

setting of the camera and control them using the status control register. Adjust the brightness if the appropriate

gradation cannot be obtained due to blurring of black portions of the image. The parameters of Brightness are

changed inside the camera. For brightness, the parameters are shifted by the black level.

4095

0 4095

Inquiry Register

Address Name Field Bit Description
500h BRIGHTN

ESS_INQ

Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature
Abs_Control_Inq [1] Capability of control with absolute value

- [2] Reserved
One_Push_Inq [3] One push auto mode (Controlled automatically by

camera only once)

ReadOut_Inq [4] Capability of reading the value of this feature
On/OFF_Inq [5] Capability of switching this feature ON and OFF
Auto_Inq [6] Auto Mode (Controlled automatically by camera)
Manual_Inq [7] Manual Mode (Controlled by user)
Min_Value [8..19] Minimum value for this feature control
Max_Value [20..31] Maximum value for this feature control

Status Control Register

Address Name Field Bit Description

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800h BRIGHTNESS Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature

0:N/A 1:Available

Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control

0: Control with value in Value field
1: Control with value in Absolute value
CSR if this bit =1, value in Value filed is ignored

- [2..4] Reserved
One_Push [5] Write ‘1’: begin to work(Self cleared after operation)

Read : Value=’1’ in operation
Value =’0’ not in operation
If A_M_Mode=1, this bit is ignored

On/OFF [6] Write : ON or OFF this feature

Read : read a status
0: OFF, 1:ON
If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.

A_M_Mode [7] Write : Set the mode

Read : Read a current mode
0: Manual, 1:Auto

- [8..19] Reserved

Value [20..31] Minimum value for this feature control

4.2. Auto Exposure Control

The automatic shutter/gain mode is based on a feedback loop which calculates the average pixel luminance. Then

the average is compared with the exposure reference value, adjusting shutter and gain accordingly.

Inquiry Register

Address Name Field Bit Description
504h AUTO_EXP

OSURE_INQ

Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature
Abs_Control_Inq [1] Capability of control with absolute value

- [2] Reserved
One_Push_Inq [3] One push auto mode(Controlled automatically by

camera only once)
ReadOut_Inq [4] Capability of reading the value of this feature
On/Off_Inq [5] Capability of switching this feature On and OFF
Auto_Inq [6] Auto mode (Controlled automatically by camera)
Manual_Inq [7] Manual mode(Controlled by user)
Min_Value [8..19] Minimum value for this feature control
Max_Value [20..31] Maximum value for this feature control

Status Control Register

Address Name Field Bit Description
804h AUTO_EXP

OSURE

Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature

0:N/A 1:Available
Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control

0: Control with value in the Value field

1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR

If this bit = 1, value in the Value field is ignored.

- [2..4] Reserved
One_Push [5] Write ‘1’ :begin to work (Self cleared after

operation)

Read: Value=’1’ in operation Value=’0’ not in

operation

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If A_M_Mode =1, this bit is ignored

ON_OFF [6] Write: ON or OFF this feature,

Read: read a status

0:OFF, 1:ON

If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.
A_M_Mode [7] Write: set the mode,

Read: read a current mode

0: Manual, 1:Auto

- [8..19]

Reserved

Value [20..31] Value : Write the value in Auto mode, this filed is

ignored.

If “ReadOut” capability is not available, read value

Has no meaning

4.3. Sharpness

The sharpness control feature may be used to compensate low-pass effects caused for instance by the special color

interpolation. If you do not prefer such signal manipulation, you may switch it OFF. For sharpness control inquiry

and status register, follow the same definition as “BRIGHTNESS”.

4.4. White Balance

Color models have the white balance feature which can be controlled automatically or manually. U/R(Red/Green)

and V/B(Green/Blue) alter the degree to which Red and Blue CCD component pixels are weighed to form

composite pixels. In manual mode you can adjust the white balance by altering the Blue(U/V) and Red

Value(V/R). One Push and Auto White Balance are supportable for Color models.

Inquiry Register

Address Name Field Bit Description

50Ch WHITE_BAL

_INQ

Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature

Abs_Control_Inq [1] Capability of control with absolute value

- [2] Reserved

One_Push_Inq

[3] One push auto mode(Controlled automatically by

camera only once)

ReadOut_Inq [4] Capability of reading the value of this feature

On/Off_Inq [5] Capability of switching this feature On and OFF

Auto_Inq [6] Auto mode(Controlled automatically by camera)

Manual_Inq [7] Manual mode(Controlled by user)

Min_Value [8..19] Minimum value for this feature control

Max_Value [20..31] Maximum value for this feature control

Status Control Register

Address Name Field Bit Description

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80Ch WHITE_BAL

ANCE

Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature. 0:N/A 1:Available
Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control

0: Control with value in the Value field

1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR

If this bit = 1, value in the Value field is ignored.

- [2..4] Reserved
One_Push [5] Write ‘1’ :begin to work(Self cleared after

operation)

Read: Value=’1’ in operation

Value=’0’ not in operation

If A_M_Mode =1, this bit is ignored
ON_OFF [6] Write: ON or OFF this feature,

Read: read a status

0:OFF, 1:ON

If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.
A_M_Mode [7] Write: set the mode,

Read: read a current mode

0: Manual, 1:Auto

- [8..1 9] U Valu e / B_Value.

Write the value in AUTO mode, this field is

ignored.

If “ReadOut” capability is not available,, read

value has no mean
Value [20..31] V Value / R_Val ue

Write the value in AUTO mode, this field is

ignored.

If”ReadOut” capability is not available, read value

has no meaning

4.5. Hue

Color models support Hue control which changes the color phase of the picture by adjusting the Green gain. You

may use this feature when white balance correction adjusting Red and Blue value does not give satisfying result.

4.6. Gamma

Gamma control defines the function between incoming light level and output picture level. Factory default setting

for Gamma is set to 1.0. Gamma value is adjustable in the range of 0.4 ~ 2.5 as per the table below. For

Gamma control inquiry and status register, follow the same definition as “BRIGHTNESS”

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Gamma Range Table

Gamma

Value

4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14

Gamma 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

Gamma

Value

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Gamma 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000

4095

Gamma=2.5(25)

Gamma=1.0.(10)

Gamma=0.4(4)

4 95 0

4.7. Shutter

Shutter is defined as the integration time of the incoming light where both the Manual and the Auto Shutter are

supported. The shutter range varies from 1us ~ 3600sec. For Shutter control inquiry and status register, follow

the same definition as “BRIGHTNESS”

Shutter Speed Value & Range

1394 Shutter Value (Y) Increment Step

Shutter Speed Time : T

Exposure Time Range

1~500 1us T= Y us 1us ~ 500us

501~1000 10us T= (Y-500)*10+500 us 510us ~ 5500us

1001~1705 100us T= (Y-1000)*100+5500 us 5.6ms ~ 76ms

1706 ~ 2399 1ms T= (Y-1705)+76 ms 77ms ~ 770ms

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2400~2902 10ms T= (Y-2399)*10+770 ms 780ms ~ 5800ms

2903~3304 100ms T= (Y-2902)*100+5800 ms 5.9s ~ 46s

3305~3508 1s T= (Y-3304)*1000+46000 ms 47s ~ 250s

3509~3843 10s T= (Y-3508)*10 + 250 s 260s ~ 3600s

Shutter Speed Example

Example Shutter Speed Table

1394 Shutter Exposure Time 1394 Shutter Exposure Time 1394 Shutter Exposure Time

1 1us 1729 100ms 3378 2 min

10 10us 1829 200ms 3438 3 min

100 100us 2129 500ms 3513 5 min

500 500us 2422 1s 3525 7min

550 1ms 2522 2s 3543 10 min

650 2ms 2822 5s 3603 20 min

950 5ms 2944 10s 3663 30 min

1045 10ms 3044 20s 3723 40 min

1145 20ms 3318 60s 3783 50 min

1445 50ms 3323 65s 3843 60 min

4.8. Gain

Gain refers to the amount of the CCD output signal amplification where gain and shutter have similar effect on the

image. Manual and Automatic gain mode are supported and manual adjustment is possible for the following

range.

For Gain control inquiry and status register, follow the same definition as “BRIGHTNESS”

Camera Type Step Range Range in dB Increment Length

Monochrome Camera 0 ~ 723 0 ~ 27 approx. 0.0345 dB/step

Color Camera 0 ~ 723 0 ~ 25 approx. 0.0319 dB/step

Auto Gain 0 ~ 528 All models except IMB/C-5040FT

Auto Gain 0 ~ 468 IMB/C-5040FT

4.9. Trigger & Strobe

The NILE Series supports an external trigger by receiving input through the external trigger port. The falling

edge and rising edge can be detected as a trigger according to the modes it supports; as per the following table.

The user can control the trigger and the strobe timing.
The NILE Series can also be used with a software trigger that issues a trigger signal via a software command.

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However, Software trigger is supportable for only the trigger mode 0, 12, 13, 15.

4.9.1.. Supported Trigger

Trigger

Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15

Method Optocoupler

Source External or Software Trigger

Inquiry Register

Address Name Field Bit Description

530h TRIGGER

_INQ

Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature

Abs_Control_Inq [1] Capability of control with absolute value

- [2..3] Reserved

ReadOut_Inq [4] Capability of reading the value of this feature

On/Off_Inq [5] Capability of switching this feature On and OFF

Polarity_Inq [6] Capability of changing polarity of trigger input

[7..15] Reserved
Trigger_Mode0_Inq [16] Presence of Trigger Mode0
Trigger_Mode1_Inq [17] Presence of Trigger Mode1
Trigger_Mode2_Inq [18] Presence of Trigger Mode2
Trigger_Mode3_Inq [19] Presence of Trigger Mode3

[20..31] Reserved

Control Register

Address Name Field Bit Description

830h TRIGGER

_MODE

Presence_Inq 0 Presence of this feature

0:N/A 1:Available

Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control

0: Control with value in the Value field
1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR
If this bit = 1, value in the Value field is
ignored.

- [2..5] Reserved

ON_OFF [6] Write: ON or OFF this feature

Read: read a status
0: OFF, 1: ON
If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.

Trigger_Polarity [7] If Polarity_Inq is “1”, Write to change polarity of

the trigger input Read to get polarity of trigger
input
If Polarity_Inq is “0”, Read only. (0: Low active
input, 1: High active input)

[8..11] Reserved

Trigger_Mode [12..15] Trigger mode.(Trigger_Mode_0-15)
[16..19] Reserved
Parameter [20..31] Parameter for trigger function, if required.

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4.9.1.. Trigger and Strobe Signal Relation

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4.9.1.. Timing Diagram for External Trigger and Shutter and Strobe

This diagram shows the necessary time related to each signal for External trigger and Shutter and Strobe.

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4.9.1.. Trigger & Strobe delay

The strobe signal starting point is almost the same as the external trigger starting point.

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 0

Camera starts integration of the incoming light from external trigger input falling edge. Integration time is

described in the "Shutter" register. No parameter is needed. A Trigger delay is applied to mode 0 for H/W

trigger. The Trigger in mode 0 is supported by both H/W trigger and S/W trigger.

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 1

Camera starts integration of the incoming light from external trigger input falling edge. Integration time is equal

to the low state time of the external trigger input. No parameter is needed.

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4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 2

Camera starts integration of incoming light from first external trigger input falling edge. At the N-th (parameter)

external trigger input falling edge, integration will be stopped. A Parameter is required and shall be two or more.

(N >= 2)

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 3

Not supported in Format 7

This is an internal trigger mode. Camera will issue a trigger internally and cycle time is N times (parameter) of

the cycle time of the fastest frame rate. The integration time of the incoming light is described in the “Shutter”

register. A Parameter is required and shall be one or more (N>=1)

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4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 4

This mode is “multiple shutter preset mode”. The Camera starts integration of incoming light from the first

external trigger input falling edge and exposes incoming light at shutter time. It repeats this sequence for the N-

th (parameter) external trigger input falling edge and then finishes integration. A Parameter is required and shall

be one or more. (N >= 1)

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 5

This mode is “multiple shutter pulse width mode”. The Camera starts integration of the incoming light from the

first external trigger input falling edge and exposes incoming light until the trigger is inactive. It repeats this

sequence for the N-th (parameter) external trigger input falling edge and then finishes integration. A Parameter

is required and shall be one or more. (N >= 1)

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4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 12

The user can capture the multi frame rates with one trigger signal. The users can control the Gain and Shutter

by the Parameter Table which has a range from 1 to 255. Mode 12 is supported by both H/W trigger and S/W

trigger.

4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 13

The user can capture the multi frame rates with one trigger signal. The user can control the Gain and Shutter by

the Parameter Table which has a range from 1 to 255. However, we recommend trigger mode 12. Trigger mode

13 has approximately a 2.5 msec delay time so it is not recommended. Mode 13 is supported by both H/W

trigger and S/W trigger.

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4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 14

IMI Tech’s Vender Unique Mode

This mode is “preset multiple shutter mode with a single trigger”. This mode is similar to “trigger mode 4” but

the difference is that all the parameters are preset by the user using only a single trigger. “Exposure Number”,

“Exposure Duration”, and “Exposure Interval” are the parameters required for this mode. However, the exposure

duration and interval in each multiple shutter is equal and cannot be different. Exposure duration & interval is

dictated by the user defined 1394 address (0xF2F10114).

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4.9.1.. Trigger Mode 15

Trigger mode 15 provides the new functions that are upgraded for MICOM version 3.0. The user can capture as

many images as they want with one external trigger signal. This mode is called “One-trigger Multi-frames”. For

this mode 15, the value of the shutter time should be fixed. Mode 15 is supported by both H/W trigger and S/W

trigger.

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4.10. Strobe Control Register

Base Address : 0xF2F23000h

Address Name Field Bit Description

000h Strobe_CTRL_Inq Strobe_0_Inq [0] Presence of strobe 0 signal

Strobe_1_Inq [1] Presence of strobe 1 signal
Strobe_2_Inq [2] Presence of strobe 2 signal
Strobe_3_Inq [3] Presence of strobe 3 signal

- [4..31] Reserved

004h

.
.

0FCh

Reserved

100h Strobe_0_Inq Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this function

- [1..3] Reserved

ReadOut_Inq

[4]

Capability of reading the value of this
feature

On/Off_Inq

[5]

Capability of switching this function ON
and OFF

Polarity_Inq

[6]

Capability of changing polarity of the
signal

- [7] Reserved

Min_Value [8..19] Minimum value of this function control

Max_Value [20..31] Maximum value of this function control

104h Strobe_1_Inq Same definition to Strobe_0_Inq

Strobe_2_Inq Same definition to Strobe_1_Inq
Strobe_3_Inq Same definition to Strobe_2_Inq

110h

.
.

1FCh

Reserved

200h Strobe_0_Cnt Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this function
0:N/A 1: Available

- [1..5] Reserved

ON_OFF [6]

Write : ON or OFF this function
Read: read a status 0: OFF, 1: ON
if this bit=0, other fields will be read only

Signal Polarity [7]

Select signal polarity
If Polarity_Inq is “1” Write to change
polarity of the strobe output Read to get
polarity of the strobe output
If Polarity_Inq is “0” Read only ( 0: lowa
active output, 1: High active output)

Delay_Value [8..19]

Delay after start of exposure until the
strobe signal asserts

Duration_Value [20..31]

Duration of the strobe signal
A value 0 means dessert at the end of

exposure function if required.
204h Strobe_1_Cnt Same definition to Strobe_0_Inq
208h Strobe_2_Cnt Same definition to Strobe_1_Inq

20Ch Strobe_3_Cnt Same definition to Strobe_2_Inq

210h

.
.

2FFh

Reserved

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4.11. Trigger Delay Control

Based on external triggers, the user can delay image acquisition by the trigger delay control feature. The NILE
Series supports the IIDC V1.31 specification for trigger delay control as per the following tables.

There is no support in software trigger mode.

Mode Value range

Trigger delay Time : T

DelayTime Range

All Cameras 0 ~ 4000

T = Yus 0 usec ~ 4000 usec

Inquiry Register

Address Name Field Bit Description
534h TRIGGER_DLY_INQ Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature

Abs_Control_Inq [1] Capability of control with absolute value

- [2] Reserved
One_Push_Inq [3] One push auto mode (Controlled

automatically by camera only once)

ReadOut_Inq [4] Capability of reading the value of this

feature

On/OFF_Inq [5] Capability of switching this feature ON and

OFF

Auto_Inq [6] Auto Mode (Controlled automatically by

camera)

Manual_Inq [7] Manual Mode (Controlled by user)
Min_Value [8..19] Minimum value for this feature control
Max_Value [20..31] Maximum value for this feature control

Status Control Register

Address Name Field Bit Description
834h TRIGGER_DELAY Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature

0:N/A 1:Available

Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control

0: Control with value in Value field

1: Control with value in Absolute value

CSR if this bit =1, value in Value filed is

ignored

- [2..5] Reserved
On/OFF [6] Write : ON or OFF this feature

Read : read a status

0: OFF, 1:ON

If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.

- [7..19] Reserved

Value [20..31] Minimum value for this feature control

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4.11.1.. Strobe Delay / Duration Table

The table shows the strobe index by increment step through the strobe delay time and the strobe duration time.

The Increment Step is different according to the strobe index.

Strobe Delay Table

Strobe Index(Y) Increment Step

Strobe Delay Time : T

Delay Time Range

0

1us

0us 0us

1 1us 1us

2 2us 2us

3~250

T

=Y us 3us~250us

251~3900

T

=Y us 251us~3900us

Strobe Duration Table

Strobe Index(Y) Increment Step

Strobe Duration Time : T

Duration Time Range

0 N.A N.A N.A

1 N.A N.A N.A

2 1us 2us 2us

3~250 1us

T

=Y us 3us~250us

251~489 250us T=(Y-250)*250us+250us 500us~60ms

Delay Index(Y) Strobe Delay Time

Duration Index (Y) Strobe Duration Time

0 0us 0 N.A

1 1us 1 N.A

2 2us 2 2us

10 10us 10 10us

100 100us 100 100us

200 200us 250 250us

300 300us 253 1ms

500 500us 257 2ms

800 800us 269 5ms

1000 1000us 289 10ms

2000 2000us 329 20ms

3000 3000us 449 50ms

3900 3900us 489 60ms

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4.12. Optical Filter Control

The user can change the Bayer patterns by moving the starting position for the output pixel data by one position

up, down, right or left. (Only for color models)

Inquiry Register

Address Name Field Bit Description

58Ch OPTICAL_FILTER_I

NQ

Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature
Abs_Control_Inq [1] Capability of control with absolute value

- [2] Reserved

One_Push_Inq [3] One push auto mode (Controlled

automatically by camera only once)

ReadOut_Inq [4] Capability of reading the value of this

feature

On/OFF_Inq [5] Capability of switching this feature ON and

OFF

Auto_Inq [6] Auto Mode (Controlled automatically by

camera)

Manual_Inq [7] Manual Mode (Controlled by user)

Min_Value [8..19] Minimum value for this feature control

Max_Value [20..31] Maximum value for this feature control

Status Control Register

Address Name Field Bit Description

88Ch OPTICAL_FILTER Presence_Inq [0] Presence of this feature

0:N/A 1:Available

Abs_Control [1] Absolute value control

0: Control with value in Value field

1: Control with value in Absolute value

CSR if this bit =1, value in Value filed is

ignored

- [2..5] Reserved

On/OFF [6] Write : ON or OFF this feature

Read : read a status

0: OFF, 1:ON

If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.

- [7..19] Reserved

Value [20..31] Minimum value for this feature control

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4.13. Color (Bayer) Patterns Conversion

Color sensors capture images through an optical low pass filter which is coated over the individual pixels in the

Bayer mosaic layout. Imaged data is transferred to the PC for color processing of the Bayer Pattern; which can

save bandwidth and gain higher frame rates and flexibility. Images can be processed in the computer by any of

the following four different conversion algorithms.

Modes Mode 0 GB/RG Mode 1 BG/GR Mode 2 RG/GB Mode 3 GR/BG

Color(Bayer)

Pattern

G

RR

G

G

GGBB

B

GG

B

R

BBGG

R

GG

R

B

RRGG

G

BB

G

G

GGRR

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5. Advanced Features

5.1. Binning Mode

Binning is defined as reading neighboring pixel from the CCD and combining them to create one pixel value.

Binning has an advantage in the following situations as well as in various applications. Relative binning mode per

camera model is described in each camera specification.

z Low Light Operation: Combining neighboring pixels increases the area of the unit pixel receiving light

and may obtain a brighter picture in low light conditions with a possible noise reduction.

z High Frame Rate Operation: Vertical Binning accelerates the speed of the CCD data transfer rate by

combining multiple vertical line per single horizontal line of the CCD; resulting in a significant gain in

frame rate.

5.1.1.. Vertical Binning

Vertical binning combines neighboring CCD pixels vertically into a single pixel; increasing the light sensitivity of the

camera. Since a CCD acquires data horizontally, multiple lines are acquired in the case of vertical binning which

results in a significant speed gain. Thus the vertical resolution is reduced. Due to the increased CCD area per

pixel, over exposure may occur which may require adjustment.

1x2 Vertical Binning

Example

5.1.1.. Horizontal Binning

Horizontal binning combines neighboring CCD pixel horizontally into a single pixel; increasing the light sensitivity

of the camera. However due to the nature of CCD transferring each horizontal line at a time, there is no speed

gain in horizontal binning. Light sensitivity increase may occur, due to the increased CCD area per pixel, similar

to vertical binning. The horizontal resolution is reduced..

2x1 Horizontal Binning

Example

5.1.1.. Full Binning

Full binning mode can be obtained by combining both vertical and horizontal binning. First horizontal pixels are

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combined; followed by a vertical conjunction of these pixels. This would increase light sensitivity by a factor of 4

in case of 2 x 2 ( Horizontal x Vertical ) binning. However as described above, only vertical binning would result

in a speed gain while horizontal binning gives no speed gain. Thus the speed gain result is similar to vertical

binning. Resolution in this mode would be reduced both horizontally and vertically.

2x2 Full Binning

Example

5.2. Partial Scan

Cameras provide a certain resolution which is dictated by the image sensor. Often, a certain region may be of

interest to the user. Partial scan mode provides the function to capture a certain region of interest (ROI) which

can provide an advantage in data transfer speed, resulting in a faster operation. As described in binning mode,

the speed gain would occur only if vertical resolution decreases. Partial Scan is only supported in Format 7 by

setting the following registers described in the IIDC1.31 specification. Unit size of the partial scan is described in

the camera specification, which the user must consider in setting the increment configuration.

IMAGE_POSITION & IMAGE_SIZE register

Left = Hposunit * n1

Top = Vposunit * m1

Width = Hunit * n2

Height = Vunit * m2

Left + Width < = Hmax

Top + Height < = Vmax

(n1,n2, m1, m2 are integer)

0 - 7 8 – 15 16 – 23 24 - 31

Left Top

0 - 7 8 – 15 16 – 23 24 - 31

Width Height

Initial Values System Dependant

Read Values Last Update Value

Write Effect Stored

5.2.1.. Pan/Tilt

Pan/Tilt is a function used to move a camera up and down or left and right. However unlike the mechanical Pan

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/Tilt which is carried out by physically moving the camera up and down, this functions by using a smaller video

mode than the CCD’s effective pixels and moving the image up and down. This results in a reduced resolution,

which the user can specify by the Pan/Tilt command. Pan/Tilt range and values depend on the characteristic of

each CCD used in the camera respectively as per the following tables. Note that at Format 7 mode, the pan/tilt

value must be set at non-format 7 mode before operation.

Kh1

Kv1

Kv2

Kh2

Physical CCD Pixel

Effective Pixel

of

CCD

Kh = Kh

1 + Kh2 Kv = Kv1 +Kv2

Pan/Tilt Details for IMB-5040FT and IMC-5040FT

Image Size Movement

IMB-5040FT

Kh =12, Kv=12

IMC-5040FT

Kh=8, Kv=10

Range(Incr.=1) Default Range(Incr.=2) Default

320 x 240

Pan 160 ~ 492 326 160 ~ 488 324

Tilt 120 ~ 372 246 120 ~ 370 242

640 x 480

Pan 320 ~ 332 326 320 ~ 328 324

Tilt 240 ~ 252 246 240 ~ 250 242

640 x 480

Format 7 Mode 0

Pan

Tilt

320 x 240

Format 7 Mode 1

Pan

Tilt

640 x 240

Format 7 Mode 2

Pan

Tilt

*At Format 7 mode, the PAN/TILT value must be set at non-format 7 mode

Pan/Tilt Details for IMB-5080FT and IMC-5080FT

Image Size Movement

IMB-5080FT
Kh=8, Kv=8

IMC-5080FT

Kh=8 Kv=8

Range(Incr.=1) Default Range(Incr.=2) Default

320 x 240

Pan 160 ~ 872 516 160 ~ 872 516

Tilt 120 ~ 656 388 120 ~ 656 388

640 x 480

Pan 320 ~ 712 516 320 ~ 712 516

Tilt 240 ~ 536 388 240 ~ 536 388

800 x 600

Pan 400~632 516 400~632 516

Tilt 300~476 388 300~476 388

1024 x 768

Pan 400 ~ 632 516 400 ~ 632 516

Tilt 300 ~ 476 388 300 ~ 476 388

1024 x 768

Format 7 Mode 0

Pan

Tilt

512 x 384

Format 7 Mode 1

Pan

Tilt

1024 x 384 Pan

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Format 7 Mode 2 Tilt 384 ~ 392 388 - -

Pan/Tilt Details for IMB-5120FT and IMC-5120FT

Image Size Movement

IMB-5080FT
Kh=8, Kv=8

IMC-5080FT

Kh=8 Kv=8

Range(Incr.=1) Default Range(Incr.=2) Default

320 x 240

Pan 160 ~ 872 516 160 ~ 872 516

Tilt 120 ~ 656 388 120 ~ 656 388

640 x 480

Pan 320 ~ 712 516 320 ~ 712 516

Tilt 240 ~ 536 388 240 ~ 536 388

800 x 600

Pan 400~632 516 400~632 516

Tilt 300~476 388 300~476 388

1280 x 960

Pan 400 ~ 632 516 400 ~ 632 516

Tilt 300 ~ 476 388 300 ~ 476 388

1024 x 768

Format 7 Mode 0

Pan

Tilt

512 x 384

Format 7 Mode 1

Pan

Tilt

1024 x 384

Format 7 Mode 2

Pan

Tilt

Pan/Tilt Details for IMB-5140FT and IMC-5140FT

Image Size Movement

IMB-5140FT
Kh=0, Kv=0

IMC-5140FT
Kh=0, Kv=0

Range(Incr.=1) Default Range(Incr.=2) Default

320 x 240

Pan 160 ~ 1232 694 160 ~ 1232 694

Tilt 120 ~ 920 518 120 ~ 920 518

640 x 480

Pan 320 ~ 1072 694 320 ~ 1072 694

Tilt 240 ~ 800 518 240 ~ 800 518

800 x 600

Pan 400 ~ 992 694 400 ~ 992 694

Tilt 300 ~ 740 518 300 ~ 740 518

1024 x 768

Pan 512 ~880 694 512 ~880 694

Tilt 384 ~ 656 518 384 ~ 656 518

1280 x 960

Pan 640 ~ 752 694 640 ~ 752 694

Tilt 480 ~ 560 518 480 ~ 560 518

1388 x 1040

Format 7 Mode 0

Pan

Tilt

688 x 516

Format 7 Mode 1

Pan

Tilt

1384 x 516

Format 7 Mode 2

Pan

Tilt

5.3. One-Shot and Multi-Shot

This camera supports One-Shot and Multi-Shot features. The camera should be in ISO disabled mode before the

execution of these commands, and if the camera is in ISO enabled mode, these commands are ignored.

One-Shot is used to grab only one frame. Multi-Shot is used to grab 1~65,535 frames.

Caution : One-Shot and Multi-Shots are not supported in trigger mode

One-Shot Multi-Shot

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Address F0F0061CH Address F0F0061CH

Data 80000000h Data 4000nnnnh

nnnn is the number of output frames which can be any number between 0001h ~ FFFFh.(1~ 65,535)

Priority of the command execution is as follows. Continuous > One-Shot > Multi-Shot.

When a command with higher priority is being executed; the command with lower priority will be ignored

5.4. Multi-Camera Auto-sync

.

Not supported in 3.75 fps In applications incorporating Multi-Camera, there is often a need to synchronize the

cameras. Multi-Camera Auto Synchronization is supported utilizing the FireWire bus time cycle register which is

connected on the same FireWire bus without an external signal. Max 3 cameras can be supported for auto-sync

on an Ohci card. The video mode of the camera must be set within the limit of a single FireWire bus bandwidth

of 400Mbps. Also, the maximum shutter value must be set as per the table below, not exceeding the FireWire

bus cycle time. Jitter may occur due to CPU operation timing. In the auto-sync mode, the shutter time and the

fps should be set as follows:

FPS

IMx-5040FT IMx-5080FT IMx-5120FT IMx-5140FT
Max Shutter Max Shutter Max Shutter Max Shutter

Value Tim e Value Time Value Time Value Time

60 1110 16.5ms - - TBD TBD - ­30 1276 33.1ms 1270 32.5ms TBD TBD - -

15 1608 66.3ms 1598 65.3ms TBD TBD 1612 66.7ms

7.5 1760 131ms 1758 129ms TBD TBD 1761 132ms

3.75 1893 264ms 1889 260ms TBD TBD 1895 266ms

To utilize Auto-sync, please set Bit 31 to Auto-sync Enable, then check the Bit 27 to verify whether it is ready.

Please refer to the details in the following table.

0xF2F10018

Auto-Sync Mode control register

Bit 31 : auto sync enable
Bit 30 : SIO enable mode (0 : IMI-TECH mode, 1 : IIDC v1.31)

Bit 27 : auto sync complete (read only. 1: ready, 0: not yet auto-sync)

Read/Write

<Auto sync images>

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5.5. Asynchronous Broadcasting.

Asynchronous broadcasting is supported when using node 63 of the FireWire bus as a target node for an

asynchronous write request. This enables all the cameras to be triggered by software simultaneously. By

utilizing Asynchronous Broadcasting, the user can operate and control all the cameras on the same FireWire bus at

the same time, with a single command

5.6. Memory Channel Save / Load

The setting of the camera features (Shutter, Gain…) and video mode can be stored in a non-volatile memory.

The camera supports 16 memory channels as per the table below for the user to conveniently save and load

different features as well as video modes. Channel 0 is for factory default and Channels 1~4 are for saving

features. Channels 5~15 are for resolution, mode and frame rate plus saving other features.

Address Name Bit Description
618h Memory_Save [0] Saves the current setting

[1..31] Reserved

Address Name Bit Description
620h Mem_Save_Ch [0] Factory Default Setting Cannot overwrite

[1..4] Write Channel for Memory Save for Channel 1 ~ 4

( Only for Features )

[5..15] Write Channel for Memory Save for Channel 5 ~ 15

(For Features, Format and Mode Save)

Address Name Bit Description
624h Cur_Save_Ch [0] Read and Load Factory Default Setting

[1..4] Read and Load Memory Channel 1 ~ 4

[5..15] Read and Load Load Memory Channel 5 ~ 15

User Defined FireWire Register Control

The values saved in the channel are users define; and can be made the default values at power-on. The

channels from 1 to 15 are to be set in the power-on default mode.

Address Description( bit : msb*) Read/Write

0xF2F1011C Power on default memory channel

Bit 0 ~ Bit 3 : power on initial memory channel

Read/Write

EX.) Channel 5 is to be set the default mode at power-on.

Îadd F2F1011C read -Æ

5

0000000 write

5.7. Time Stamp Register.

The Time stamp register may be inquired from the Native FireWire Bus (IEEE-1394.a) CYCLE_TIME registers as

follows.

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You may also get the same value from the user defined registers ( See Chap. 6.1) but we recommend using this.

Address Description( bit : msb*) Read/Write

0xF0000200 CYCLE_TIME

Read

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SECONDS COUNT CYCLE COUNT CYCLE OFFSET

Bit Numbe r Bi t Nam e Function DIR Description

0 - 6

7 - 19

20 - 31

SECONDS COUNT

CYCLE COUNT

CYCLE OFFSET

Seconds Coun t

Cycle Coun t

Cycle O ffset

R/W

R/W

R/W

1 Hz c ycle timer counte r

8,000 Hz c ycle timer counte r

24.576 MHz c ycle timer counte r

5.8. Serial Interface

The NILE Series cameras are equipped with the SIO (Serial input/output) feature described in the IIDC 1.31

specification. By using the serial interface, the user can execute commands by writing data in a specific address

in the FireWire address range. SIO can be further used as an RS232 interface which supports pass through and

IMI tech commands.

5.8.1.. SIO Pass Through Scheme

The external device connected by RS232C can be controlled, without the serial cables, through IEEE1394

cables

User Target System

SIO(RS232) Pass Through

Camera

FIREWIRE
Cable

RS232C

System

Controller

5.8.1.. SIO (RS232) Control Setting Procedure

STEP 1. Configuration of Registers Address : F2F22000h

Baud Rate : 9600, No Parity, 1 bit Stop, 8 bit data length

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Write : F2F22000h, Data = 050800000h

Value read after write = 050800020h 20 is the buffer of TX and RX

STEP 2. Enable RS232 TX / RX Address : F2F22004h

Write Data : C00000000 : Now RS232 TX / RX port is enabled

5.8.1.. SIO (RS232) RX Control Procedure

STEP 1 Read RBUF_ST of the Receive Buffer Status Control Register (address : F2F22008h) and

check number of RX data buffered in the camera.

If (RBUF_ST !=0) the RX is Ready else RX is NOT Ready

RBUF_ST : The number of current data buffered in the camera (Unit : byte)

RBUF_CNT : READ : Remaining RX buffer size

STEP 2 Write number of RX data intended to read from RBUF_CNT of the Receive Buffer Status

Control Register (address : F2F22008h)

RBUF_CNT can be configured by unit of byte.

The value of RBUF_CNT must be smaller than RBUF_ST.

STEP 3 Read RS232 RX data from SIO_Data_Register (addr. : F2F22100 )
STEP 4 If data is further required repeat from STEP1

Note that 1394 data consist of 32 bit data the data read should

Bit 0 ~ Bit 7 : 1

st

Data Bit 8 ~ Bit 15 : 2nd Data

Bit 16 ~ Bit 23 : 3

rd

Data Bit 24 ~ Bit 31 : 4th Data

Bit 0 : Msb Bit 31 : Lsb

5.8.1.. SIO (RS232) TX Control Procedure Method I

STEP 1 Check TX buffer size by reading TBUF_ST of the Transmit_Buffer_Status_Control

register(Addr. : F2F220Ch)

If ((TBUF_ST == Buffer_Size_Inq) or (TBUF_TDRD ==1)) then TX is COMPLETE else TX is

INCOMPLETE

TBUF_ST : Current TX Data buffer(Unit:byte) of the camera

TBUF_CNT : Read : Number of data transmitted by RS232 TX

Buffer_Size_Inq : Defined in Serial_Mode_Reg( Addr. : F2F22000h)

Ex) 20050000h : valid data buffer size = 20 number of data sent : 05

STEP 2 Write number of RS232 TX data to be set for TBUF_CNT at SIO_Data_Register(Addr:

F2F22100h)

STEP 3 Write number of TX data to be tran sferred to TBUF_CN T of Tran smit_Buffer _St atus_Co ntro l

Register(Addr:F2F2200Ch)

TBUF_CNT can be configured by unit of byte.

The value of TBUF_CNT must be smaller than data written at SIO_Data_Register.

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If (write data number > = TBUF_CNT)

{

RS232TX Start

Write Data number larger that TBUF_CNT is discarded.

For example if TBUF_CNT = 5 , in IEEE-1394 write is done by a unit of 4 bytes where 8 bytes shall

be written at SIO_Data_Register but only 5 bytes are transmitted and the 3 bytes remaining shall

be discarded.

}

STEP4 If there is data to be transmitted repeat from Step 1 .

Bit 0 ~ Bit 7 : 1

st

Data Bit 8 ~ Bit 15 : 2nd Data

Bit 16 ~ Bit 23 : 3

rd

Data Bit 24 ~ Bit 31 : 4th Data

Bit 0 : Msb Bit 31 : Lsb

5.8.1.. SIO (RS232) TX Control Procedure Method II

STEP 1 Check TX buffer size by reading TBUF_ST of the Transmit_Buffer_Status_Control

register(Addr. : F2F220Ch)

If ((TBUF_ST == Buffer_Size_Inq) or (TBUF_TDRD ==1)) then TX is COMPLETE else TX is

INCOMPLETE

TBUF_ST : Current TX Data buffer(Unit:byte) of the camera

TBUF_CNT : Read : Number of data transmitted by RS232 TX

Buffer_Size_Inq : Defined in Serial_Mode_Reg( Addr. : F2F22000h)

Ex) 20050000h : valid data buffer size = 20 number of data sent : 05

STEP 2 Write number of RS232 TX data to be set for TBUF_CNT at Transmit_Buffer_Status_Control

Register(Addr:F2F2200Ch)

TBUF_CNT can be configured by unit of byte.

The value of TBUF_CNT must be smaller than data written at SIO_Data_Register.

STEP 3 Write RS232 TX data set at TBUF_CNT to SIO_Data Register(Addr. : F2F22100h)

If (write data number > = TBUF_CNT)

{

RS232TX Start

Write Data number larger that TBUF_CNT is discarded.

For example if TBUF_CNT = 5 , in IEEE-1394 write is done by a unit of 4 bytes where 8 bytes shall

be written at SIO_Data_Register but only 5 bytes are transmitted and the 3 bytes remaining shall

be discarded.

}

STEP4 If there is data to be transmitted repeat from Step 1 .

Bit 0 ~ Bit 7 : 1

st

Data Bit 8 ~ Bit 15 : 2nd Data

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Bit 16 ~ Bit 23 : 3rd Data Bit 24 ~ Bit 31 : 4th Data

Bit 0 : Msb Bit 31 : Lsb

CF) SIO Setting Example Method

1. F2F2 2000 Read

Set Baud Rate and necessaries for RS232C communication.

2. F2F2 2004 -> 0xC000 0000 Write

-SIO function Enable

-0xC000 0000 Write and Read -> 0xC080 0000 indicating

3. Run RS232C jig Program

4. Make the settings like the Baud rate enable

5. For example, transfer the data with 48byte Binary

6. F2F2 2008 Read -> transferred data’s Byte number is indicated.

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5.8.1.. SIO Registers

Base address: F2F22000h, default baud rate is 57600

Address Name Field Bit Description

000h Serial_Mode_Reg Baud Rate [0..7] Baud Rate Setting

Write : Set baud rate

Read : Get current baud rate

0: 300 bps 1: 600 bps

2: 1200 bps 3: 2400 bps

4: 4800 bps 5: 9600 bps

6: 19200 bps 7: 38400 bps

8: 57600 bps 9: 115200bps

10: 230400bps Other value reserved.

Char_Length [8..15] Character length setting

Write: Set data length(must not be 0)

Read : Get data length

7: 7 bits

8: 8 bits

Other values reserved.

Parity- [16..17] Parity setting

Write : Set Parity

Read : Get current parity

0: None 1 : Odd 2 : Even

Stop_bit [18..19] Stop bits

Write : Set stop bit

Read : Get current stop bit

0: 1 1: 1.5 2: 2.

- [20..23] Reserved

Buffer_Size_Inq [24..31] Buffer Size (Read Only)

This field indicates the maximum size of

receive/transmit data buffer.

If this value=1, Buffer_Status_Control,

SIO_Data_Register Char1-3 should be

ignored
004h Serial_Control_Reg RE [0] Receive enable

Read : Current status

Write : 0 : Disable 1: Enable

TE [1] Transmit enable

Read : Current status

Write : 0 : Disable 1: Enable

- [2..7] Reserved

Serial_Status_Reg TDRD [8] Transmit data buffer ready

Read only

0 : Not ready 1: Ready

- [9] Reserved

RDRD [10] Receive data buffer ready

Read only

0 : Not ready 1: Ready

- [11] Reserved

ORER [12] Receive buffer over run error

Read : Current status

Write : 0: Clear flag 1: Ignored

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FER [13] Receive data framing error

Read : Current status

Write : 0: Clear flag 1: Ignored

PER [14] Receive data parity error

Read : Current status

Write : 0: Clear flag 1: Ignored

- [15] Reserved

008h Receive_Buffer_Sta

tus_Control

RBUF_ST [0..8] SIO receive buffer status

Read :

Valid data size of current receive buffer

Write : Ignored

RBUF_CNT [8..15] SIO receive buffer control

Read : Remain data size for read

Write : Set input data size

- [16..31] Reserved

00Ch Transmit_Buffer_St

atus_Control

TBUF_ST [0..7] SIO ouput buffer status

Read :

Available data space of transmit buffer

Write : Ignored

TBUF_CNT [8..15] SIO output buffer control

Read : Written data size to buffer

Write : Set output data size for transmit

- [16..31] Reserved

010h

..

0FFh

Reserved

100h SIO_Data_Register Char_0 [0..7] Chracter_0

Read : Read character from receive buffer

Padding data, if data is not available

Write : Character to transmit buffer

padding data if data is invalid

Char_1 [8..15] Chracter_1

Read : Read character from receive buffer

+1 Padding data, if data is not available

Write : Character to transmit buffer +1

padding data if data is invalid

Char_2 [8..15] Chracter_2

Read : Read character from receive buffer

+2 Padding data, if data is not available

Write : Character to transmit buffer +2

padding data if data is invalid

Char_3 [16..31] Chracter_3

Read : Read character from receive buffer

+3 Padding data, if data is not available

Write : Character to transmit buffer +3

padding data if data is invalid
104h

..

1FFh

SIO_Data_Register

_Alias

[0..31] Alias SIO_Data_Register area for block

transfer

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5.8.1.. SIO(RS232) IMI TECH Commands

0xF2F10018

Auto-Sync Mode control register

Bit 31 : auto sync enable
Bit 30 : SIO enable mode (0 : IMI-TECH mode, 1 : IIDC v1.31)

Bit 27 : auto sync complete (read only. 1: ready, 0: not yet auto-sync)

Read/Write

IMI Tech Commands are valid when the Bit30 is to be set “0”(zero).

SIO(RS232) IMI Tech commands are non IIDC compliant which is a specific mode for IMI cameras.
Before using these commands serial communication parameters must be set at Serial_Mode_Reg(F2F22000h)

F2F10018 means that the RS232 command is valid.

Baud Rate Stop Bit Parity Flow Control

57600 bps(default) 1 bit None Non

z Command format : [STX] [Command] [Data] [ETX]

[STX] : Command start character : ‘S’

Command] : Command length is 2byte. See next page command table.

[Data] : Data length is varied with each command. Data format is hexadecimal: ‘0’~’9’, ‘A’~’F’.

[ETX] : Command end character : ‘Z’

z Return value

‘G’ : Command complete acknowledge.

“Gdd..d” : “dd..d” is return data and hexadecimal character.

‘U’ : Undefined command.

z Valid Character : ‘0’~’9’, ‘A’~’F’, ‘S’,’Z’ Invalid character is received is discarded.
z example) Gain setting command with 0x200 value.

All of “SA0200Z”, “S A0 200 Z”, “SA0 200Z”, “S A0200 Z”, and “SKA0V200Z” are parsed to “SA0200Z”.

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z SIO(RS232) Commands

STX Command

Data

Length

ETX

Return

Value

Function

S A0 3Bytes Z G

Gain control (0x000 ~ 0x30F(BW Model) or 2D3(Color Model))
(see gain mapping graph)
Ex) SA0200Z : Gain index value 512 (18dB)

S A1 3Bytes Z G

Shutter speed control
(0x001 ~ 0xCFB) (see shutter speed table)

S A2 1Bytes Z G

Set/Clear auto shutter speed and auto gain

Bit 0 : Auto gain Bit 1 : Auto shutter speed
Ex) SA21Z : set auto gain and clear auto shutter speed
SA23Z : set auto gain and auto shutter speed
SA20Z : clear auto gain and auto shutter speed

S A3 2Bytes Z G Auto exposure control (0x00~0x64)
S A4 1Bytes Z G Gamma control (0x0~0x19) (see gamma table)
S A5 3Bytes Z G Brightness control (0x000~0x800)
S A6 3Bytes Z G Sharpness control (0x000~0x3F8)
S A7 1Bytes Z G ISO control 1: ISO enable, 0 : disable
S A8 1Bytes Z G Trigger control 1: trigger enable, 0 : trigger disable

S AF 0Bytes Z

‘G’+18

Byte

Read feature control value

Return value order
‘G’[Gain] [Shutter] [Set/Clear auto gain and shutter] [Auto
Exposure] [Gamma] [Brightness] [Sharpness] [ISO] [Trigger]

Ex) At Command SAFZ, if return value is G001200132F20020101,
Gain : 0x001 Shutter speed : 0x200
Set auto gain/Clear auto shutter speed : 0x1
Auto exposure : 0x32 Gamma : 0xF Brightness : 0x200
Sharpness : 0x201 ISO : 0x0 Trigger : 0x1

S B0 16Bytes Z G RS232 synchronization : RS232 buffer cleared in camera.

S B1 8Bytes Z G

Write access of 1394 address

Format : SB1 [address(8 byte)] [data(8byte)] Z
Ex) SB1F2F1010012345678Z :

write 0x12345678 data at 0xF2F10100 address

S B2 0Bytes Z

‘G’+8

Byte

Read access of 1394 address

Format : SB2 [address(8byte)] Z
Ex) If command is SB2F2F10100Z and return value is
G12345678, Read value of address 0xF2F10100 is 0x12345678.

S B3 3Bytes Z G

Return to default feature value

Return control feature : gain, shutter speed, auto exposure,
brightness, sharpness, gamma, auto shutter speed, auto gain

S

Undefined
Command

Any Byte Z U

Undefined command

Return Value is ‘U’ character.

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5.9. Frame Save Function

The Nile series cameras can save their frames in the camera memory. The camera can be instructed to stop

running when the maximum frames are saved in the memory. The saved images are useful for multi cameras

applications. IEEE1394 images are transferred by the ISO channel and 400Mbps is the max bandwidth.

of maximum save frames : address 0xF2F10128, bit 16 ~ bit 23 read value

Resolution Mode 800 Mode 1600/Y422

320 x 240 127 frames 127 frames

640 x 480 63 frames 31 frames

800 x 600 63 frames 31 frames

1024 x 768 31 frames 15 frames

1280 x 960 15 frames 7 frames

5.10. LUT(Lookup table)

The Nile cameras support a LUT, which provides the user with an image with the user’s defined dynamic range.

Through the LUT, the user can process the images from saturation to dark. The LUT can be used optionally with

Brightness, Sharpness and Gamma. However, the applied sequence is that the LUT is applied prior to the

features like Brightness, Sharpness and Gamma.

(Priority : LUT > Brightness and Sharpness and Gamma)

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5.10.1.. 4step knee lookup table

The user can set the 4 points for the images, called the knee, and apply them to the LUT.

Before Image ( before 4 points LUT )

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After Image ( after 4 points LUT )

5.10.1.. User defined lookup table

The users can set defined points (data file) for the images and apply them to the LUT. The user’s defined LUT

running procedure is as follows: LUT index is N (o~15). The total index number of user’s defined LUT are 16,

but only one user defined LUT is used at a time.

Priority : User’s defined LUT > 4 point LUT > Features (Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma)

The user defined LUT save procedure is as follows:

1. Check the save ready bit (bit1) status of the LUT save control register (0xF2F10140). If bit 1 is 0, wait.

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2. Write 1 at the LUT buffer address init bit (bit7) of the LUT save control register (0xF2F10140) : 0xF2F10140

(<= 0x01000000).

3. Then write 4096 LUT data at the LUT data register (0xF2F10144).

4. Finally, write save command (bit0), LUT index (N : bit8~bit11) at the LUT save control

register(0xF2F10140) : 0xF2F10140 (<= 0x80N00000).

5.11. User defined AE

The user can get the interested area image by controlling AE X-axis value and AE Y-axis value for the specific area

of any image that they want.

5.12. One Pixel Snow Noise Remove

This is to average the value of snow noise in a pixel by using the neighboring pixels’ values. The Operation

scheme is as follows. If ((Pi-Pi-1) > Threshold*16) and ((Pi-Pi+1) > (Threshold*16)), Pi is a bad pixel. The

Color camera does not have a bad pixel removal function. This function increases the average pixel’s values for

the whole image and is automatically displayed. The images can be compensated by up to 50%. The address

for this function is as follows:

Address Description (bit 0: msb) Read/Write

0xF2F20150

One Pixel Snow Noise Remove

Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 ~ Bit 5 : reserved
Bit 6 : on/off
Bit 7~Bit23 : reserved
Bit 24~Bit31 : Threshold Value (T) :
If Pixel difference value > Threshold Value, then replace near pixel average
Value

Write only

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Before Snow noise image

After Snow noise removal

5.13. PIO Control Register

Short for Programmable Input/Output, PIO provides a set of IO ports which can be configured by the defined

address. The PIO control register, by 1394 address, for strobe and trigger signal is as follows.

Address Description (bit 0: msb) Read/Write

0xF2F21000 PIO output register Write only

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Bit 30 : Strobe GPIO output

0xF2F21004

PIO input register

Bit 31 : trigger GPIO input

Read only

0xF2F21008

PIO GPIO enable register.

Bit 30 : Strobe pin GPIO selector (1: GPIO, 0: strobe)

Read/Write

5.14. Edge Enhancement

This feature controls sharpness by enhancing the edges of the image. By applying this feature, the edge of the

image is sharpened against the ambient noise, which makes it more visible. For the address of this function,

please refer to the user defined chart. The user can control the desired level to obtain the best result.

Before after

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6. User Defined FireWire Registers

User defined registers are features undefined in the IIDC specification which IMI cameras are capable of. The

user can utilize extended features of the IMI specific FireWire register for an application. Note: For users who

have had a previous version of an IMI Camera, several User Defined Registers have been incorporated in the IIDC

V1.31 specification.

6.1. User Defined FireWire Address

Address Description( bit : msb*) Read/Write

0xF2F10000

A/D bit resolution

Bit 28~Bit31 : A/D bit resolution
Please refer to IIDC v1.31 data depth register (address: 0xF0F00630)

Read only

0xF2F10004

Auto shutter-speed maximum/minimum value register.(32bit)
At auto shutter mode, shutter speed value is checked between auto shutter­speed maximum value and minimum value

Read/Write

0xF2F10008

Auto gain maximum/minimum value register.*(32bit)
At auto gain mode, gain value is checked between auto gain maximum value
and minimum value.

Read/Write

12 Bit A/D

Resolution

Discard

Mono 8 /Raw RGB 8bit

98765411 10 3 2 1 0

Auto Shutter-Speed Maximum Value Auto Shutter-Speed Minimum Value

0151631

Auto Gain Maximum Value Auto Gain Minimum Value

0151631

Mono 16 /Raw RGB 16bit

1111 10 99 88 77 66 55 4410

15 8 7

0

1111 1010 99 88 77 66 55 44

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

15 8 7

0

Null data 11 10

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0xF2F10018

Mode control register

Bit 31 : auto sync enable
Bit 30 : SIO enable mode (0 : IMI-TECH mode, 1 : IIDC v1.31)

Bit 27 : auto sync complete (read only. 1: ready, 0: not yet auto-sync)

Read/Write

0xF2F1001C

1394 time stamp register(msb:bit0)

We recommend using native CYCLE_TIME register in Chap. 5.7.

Read only

0xF2F10100

Power on reset condition control register

Not Recommended
Please refer to IIDC v1.31 memory save/load channel.

Read/Write

(Self

Cleared)

0xF2F10104

Trigger control register

Not Recommended
Please refer to IIDC v1.31 trigger control register (address: 0xF0F00830)

Read/Write

0xF2F10108

Software trigger

Not Recommended
Please refer to IIDC v1.31 software trigger register (address: 0xF0F0062C)

Read only

0xF2F1010C

Strobe control register. Only supports active high polarity.
Not Recommended Please refer to IIDC v1.31strobe control register (address:
0xF0F0048C -> 0xF2F23200)

Read/Write

0xF2F10110

Trigger noise filter register (External trigger only)

Bit 22~Bit 31 : trigger masking range (M, unit : usec, range:0~1023)

Read/Write

0xF2F10114

Multi-cut exposure & interval time control (for Mode 14)

Bit 16 ~ 31 : exposure time (E)
Bit 0 ~ 15 : exposure time interval (P)

Read/Write

0xF2F10118

Local ISO_EN control register for one-shot/multi-shot

Bit 31 : iso_enable ( 1: enable. 0: disable)

0xF2F1011C

Power on default memory channel

Bit 0 ~ Bit 3 : power on initial memory channel

Read/Write

0xF2F10200

Camera version register

Bit 16~Bit 31 : camera version
(ex: If reading value: 0x00003000, camera version is 3.000)

Read only

0xF2F10120

Bright Level for Iris Control Application

Bit 24 ~ Bit 31 : Bright Level for Image Capture

Read only

0xF2F10124

Test Pattern

Bit 0 : Vertical Grey Bar
Bit 1: Bias Grey Bar

Read/Write

0xF2F10158

Trigger mode 12/13 Gain/Shutter Control register

Bit 0 : Presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 5 : Setting complete (self cleared)
Bit 6 : Gain/Shutter table setting enable for trigger mode 12/13
(1: 0xF2F1015C command enable, 0: no operation)
Bit 8 : Gain/Shutter table access ready (read only: 1: ready, 0: not ready)
Bit 10 : Gain/Shutter table save command (self cleared)

Read/Write

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SECONDS COUNT CYCLE COUNT CYCLE OFFSET

Bit Numbe r Bit Nam e Function DIR Description

0 - 6

7 - 19

20 - 31

SECONDS COUNT

CYCLE COUNT

CYCLE OFFSET

Seconds Coun t

Cycle Coun t

Cycle O ffset

R/W

R/W

R/W

1 Hz c ycle timer counte r

8,000 Hz c ycle timer counte r

24.576 MHz c ycle timer counte r

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Bit 11 : Gain/Shutter table load command (self cleared)
Bit12 ~ Bit15 : Gain/Shutter table save/load index
Bit 24 ~ Bit 31: Gain/Shutter table frame read start address

0xF2F1015C

Trigger mode 12/13 Gain/Shutter value register

Bit 0 ~7: Gain/Shutter index table address
Bit 8 : Gain/Shutter increment ( 1: increment, 0: next frame have the same
gain/shutter value
Bit 9 ~ 19 : Gain value
Bit 20 ~ Bit31 : Shutter value
At read operation, read address is Trigger mode 12/13 Gain/Shutter Control
register bit 24~ bit 31, and after read, Trigger mode 12/13 Gain/Shutter
Control register bit 24~ bit 31 is automatically increment.

Read/Write

0xF2F10154 DAC Control register

Bit 0 : Presence inquiry (read only)

Bit 4 : Exposure feature value DAC output enable for calibration or test Bit 5 :

Exposure feature reference mode enable

Bit 6 : DAC run/hold (1: run, 0: current value hold)

Bit 9 ~ Bit 15 : # of frames for DAC average (value: 1,2,4,8,16,32,64)

Read/Write

0xF2F10128

Defer Image control (Frame save)

Read/Write

0xF2F1012C

4 step knee LUT run control register

LUT knee 1st point register
Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 : LUT regeneration command (self cleared)
Bit 2~Bit4 : reserved
Bit 5 : enable brightness, sharpness, gamma feature with knee function
Bit 6 : On/Off
Bit 7 : reserved
Bit 8~Bit 19 : X coordination of 1st knee point
Bit 20~Bit31 : Y coordination of 1st knee point

Read only

0xF2F10130

LUT knee 2nd point register
Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 : LUT regeneration command (self cleared)
Bit 2~Bit5 : reserved
Bit 6 : reserved
Bit 7 : reserved
Bit 8~Bit 19 : X coordination of 2nd knee point

Read/Write

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Bit 20~Bit31 : Y coordination of 2nd knee point

0xF2F10134

LUT knee 3rd point register
Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 : LUT regeneration command (self cleared)
Bit 2~Bit5 : reserved
Bit 6 : reserved
Bit 7 : reserved
Bit 8~Bit 19 : X coordination of 3rd knee point
Bit 20~Bit31 : Y coordination of 3rd knee point

Read/Write

0xF2F10138

LUT knee 4th point register
Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 : LUT regeneration command (self cleared)
Bit 2~Bit5 : reserved
Bit 6 : reserved
Bit 7 : reserved
Bit 8~Bit 19 : X coordination of 4th knee point
Bit 20~Bit31 : Y coordination of 4th knee point

Read/Write

0xF2F1013C

User defined LUT run control register

Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 ~ Bit 4 : reserved
Bit 5 : enable brightness, sharpness, gamma feature with user defined LUT
function
Bit 6 : On/Off
Bit 7 ~ Bit 11 : reserved
Bit 12 ~ Bit 15 : run LUT index
Bit 16 ~ Bit 31 : reserved

Read/Write

0xF2F10140

LUT save control register
Bit 0 : save command
Bit 1 : save ready status( read only)
Bit 2 ~ Bit 6 : reserved
Bit 7 : set LUT write buffer address to 0
Bit 8 ~ Bit 11 : save LUT index
Bit 12 ~ Bit 31 : reserved

Read/Write

0xF2F10144

LUT data register (block write command)
Save the first data at low word, then second data at high word
Bit 0 ~ Bit 3 : reserved
Bit 4 ~ Bit 15 : the second data
Bit 16 ~ Bit 19 : reserved
Bit 20 ~ Bit 31 : the first data

Write Only

0xF2F10160

User defined AE X-axis value

Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 ~ Bit4 : reserved
Bit 5 : Make Command
Bit 6 : On/Off (1: current setting value, 0: current image size)
Bit 7 : reserved
Bit 8 ~ Bit 19 : DAC or AE X-axis start position at current display image
(AE_SX)
Bit 20 ~ Bit 31 : DAC or AE X-axis width at current display image
(AE_WX >= 4)

Read/Write

0xF2F10164

User defined AE Y-axis value

Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 ~ Bit 4 : reserved
Bit 5 : Make Command
Bit 6 : On/Off (1: current setting value, 0: current image size)
Bit 7 : reserved

Read/Write

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Bit 8 ~ Bit 19 : DAC or AE Y-axis start position at current display image
(AE_SY)
Bit 20 ~ Bit 31 : DAC or AE Y-axis width at current display image
(AE_WY >= 4)

0xF2F10150

Snow noise remove threshold register

Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 ~ Bit 5 : reserved
Bit 6 : on/off
Bit 7 : grid noise filter enable mode f or mono800 at color camera (0:disable, 1:
enable)
Bit 8~Bit23 : reserved
Bit 24~Bit31 : Threshold Value (T) :
If Pixel difference value > Threshold Value, the pixel is replaced with near pixel
average value

Read/Write

0xF2F10168

Another sharpness

Bit 0 : presence inquiry (read only)
Bit 1 ~ Bit5 : reserved
Bit 6 : On/Off
Bit 7 : reserved
Bit 8 ~ Bit 23 : reserved
Bit 24 ~ Bit 31 : sharpness value (10: normal, range 5 ~ 20)

Read/Write

0 7 8 11

Threshold Value (T)

(MSB) (LSB)

0

Pixel com

p

ared threshold value bit ma

p

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7. Video Formats and Modes

IIDC 1.31 defines several video formats which determine the video data output from the camera. An overview of

these formats is as follows:

z Format 0 : Video formats up to VGA(640 x 480) resolution.
z Format 1 : Video formats for SVGA(800 x 600) and XGA(1024x768) resolution.
z Format 2 : Video Formats for SXGA or higher resolutions ( 1280 x 960 and 1600 x 1200 )
z Format 6 : Still Images
z Format 7 : Scalable images sized ( User defined size and position )

Format 0 / Format 1 / Format 2

In these formats, the frame rates are pre-defined for each video mode as per the IIDC specification.

There are several defined modes for each format where a mode specifies the size and color information of the

pixels. By reading the inquiry register of the camera, the user may determine which frame rates are supported

by the camera. Please refer to the IIDC specification for the details.

Format 7

Format 0, 1, & 2 were defined at the early stage of the design and development of digital industrial cameras;

where cameras supported these common VESA compliant resolutions. Because the user required a flexible and

definable format; camera manufacturers utilized the user definable Format 7 to meet this demand. Format 7 is

extremely flexible and allows the user to define the width, height, position and pixel format of the video data

where separate sets of control registers exists for each Format 7 mode.

The NILE Series supports Format 7 Mode 0, 1, 2 with the following base address:

Format 7 Mode 0 : F1F00000h Format 7 Mode 1 : F1F00100h Format 7 Mode 0 : F1F00200h

Offset Name Description

000h MAX_IMAGE_SIZE_INQ Maximum Horizontal / Vertical pixel number
004h UNIT_SIZE_INQ Horizontal and Vertical unit pixel number
008h IMAGE_POSITION Left / Top position of requested image region (pixel)
00Ch IMAGE_SIZE Width / Height of the requested image region (pixel)
010h COLOR_CODING_ID Color coding ID from COLOR_CODING_INQ register
014h COLOR_CODEING_INQ Inquiry register for color information setting
034h PIXEL_NUMBER_INQ Pixel number per frame
038h TOTAL_BYTE_HI_INQ Higher quadlet of total bytes of image data per frame
03Ch TOTAL_BYTE_LO_INQ Lower quadlet of total bytes of image data per frame
040h PACKET_PARA_INQ Unit (Minimum) bytes per packet Multiple by 4

Maximum bytes per packet Multiple by UnitBytePerPacket

044h BYTE_PER_PACKET Packet size, Recommended bytes per packet. If this value is

zero, shall ignore this field.

Please refer to the IIDC specification for the details.

NOTE : In Format 7 Mode, frames rates may vary which may depend on Size, Color, Maximum byte per packet,

shutter and system performances.

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7.1. IMB-5200FT / IMC-5200FT

Format Mode Resolution 60fps 30fps 15fps 7.5fp s 3.75fps 1.875fps

0

0

160 x 120 YUV 444

1

320 x 240 YUV 422

2

640 x 480 YUV 411

3

640 x 480 YUV 422 O O O

4

640 x 480 RGB

5

640 x 480 Mono 8 O O O

6

640 x 480 Mono 16 O O O

1

0

800 x 600 YUV 422 O O

1

800 x 600 RGB 8

2

800 x 600 Mono 8 O O

3

1024 x 768 YUV 422 O O O O

4

1024 x 768 RGB 8

5

1024 x 768 Mono 8 O O O O

6

800 x 600 Mono 16 O O O

7

1024 x 768 Mono 16 O O O O

2

0

1280 x 960 YUV 422 O O O

1

1280 x 960 RGB 8

2

1280 x 960 Mono 8 O O O O

3

1600 x 1200 YUV 422 O O O

4

1600 x 1200 RGB 8

5

1600 x 1200 Mono 8 O O O O

6

1280 x 960 Mono 16 O O O

7

1600 x 1200 Mono 16 O O O

7

0

1600 x 1200

16 fps Max at Mono 8 ( Frame rate may differ in YUV, Mono 16 and Bayer)

1

800 x 600

29 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning )

2

1600 x 600

29 fps 1x2 binning (V Binning )

Remark : Color Models supports YUV converted by hardware and Raw Bayer Pattern converted by software .

: Unsupported Mode as per IIDC 1.31 Specification

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7.2. IMB-5145FT / IMC-5145FT

Format Mode Resolution 60fps 30fps 15fps 7.5fp s 3.75fps 1.875fps

0

0 160 x 120 YUV 444

1 320 x 240 YUV 422

2 640 x 480 YUV 411

3 640 x 480 YUV 422 O O O

4 640 x 480 RGB

5 640 x 480 Mono 8 O O O

6 640 x 480 Mono 16 O O O

1

0 800 x 600 YUV 422 O O O

1 800 x 600 RGB 8 -

2 800 x 600 Mono 8 O O

3 1024 x 768 YUV 422 O O O O

4 1024 x 768 RGB 8

5 1024 x 768 Mono 8 O O O O

6 800 x 600 Mono 16 O O O

7 1024 x 768 Mono 16 O O O O

2

0 1280 x 960 YUV 422 O O O

1 1280 x 960 RGB 8

2 1280 x 960 Mono 8 O O O O

3 1600 x 1200 YUV 422

4 1600 x 1200 RGB 8

5 1600 x 1200 Mono 8

6 1280 x 960 Mono 16 O O O

7 1600 x 1200 Mono 16

7

0

1388 x 1040 20 fps / 35fps ( 1392 x 520 Format 7, Mode 0 ) for B&W Models

1388 x 1036 20 fps / 35fps ( 1388 x 520 Format 7, Mode 0 ) for Color Models

1 688 x 516 37 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) for B&W Models Only

2 1384 x 516 37 fps 1x2 binning (V Binning ) for B&W Models Only

Remark : Color Models supports YUV converted by hardware and Raw Bayer Pattern converted by software .

: Unsupported Mode as per IIDC 1.31 Specification

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7.3. IMB-5140FT/IMC-5140FT

Format Mode Resolution 60fps 30fps 15fps 7.5fp s 3.75fps 1.875fps

0

0 160 x 120 YUV 444

1 320 x 240 YUV 422

2 640 x 480 YUV 411

3 640 x 480 YUV 422 O O O

4 640 x 480 RGB

5 640 x 480 Mono 8 O O O

6 640 x 480 Mono 16 O O O

1

0 800 x 600 YUV 422 O O O

1 800 x 600 RGB 8 -

2 800 x 600 Mono 8 O O

3 1024 x 768 YUV 422 O O O O

4 1024 x 768 RGB 8

5 1024 x 768 Mono 8 O O O O

6 800 x 600 Mono 16 O O O

7 1024 x 768 Mono 16 O O O O

2

0 1280 x 960 YUV 422 O O O

1 1280 x 960 RGB 8

2 1280 x 960 Mono 8 O O O O

3 1600 x 1200 YUV 422

4 1600 x 1200 RGB 8

5 1600 x 1200 Mono 8

6 1280 x 960 Mono 16 O O O

7 1600 x 1200 Mono 16

7

0

1388 x 1040 20 fps Max at Mono 8 ( B/W )

1388 x 1036 20 fps Max at Mono 8 ( Color )

1 688 x 516 38 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) for B&W Models Only

2 1384 x 516 38 fps 1x2 binning (V Binning ) for B&W Models Only

Remark : Color Models supports YUV converted by hardware and Raw Bayer Pattern converted by software .

: Unsupported Mode as per IIDC 1.31 Specification

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7.4. IMB-5120FT / IMC-5120FT

Remark : Color Models supports YUV converted by hardware and Raw Bayer Pattern converted by software .

: Unsupported Mode as per IIDC 1.31 Specification

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7.5. IMB-5080FT / IMC-5080FT

Format Mode Resolution 60fps 30fps 15fps 7.5fp s 3.75fps 1.875fps

0

0 160 x 120 YUV 444
1 320 x 240 YUV 422
2 640 x 480 YUV 411
3 640 x 480 YUV 422 O O O O
4 640 x 480 RGB
5 640 x 480 Mono 8 O O O O
6 640 x 480 Mono 16 O O O O

1

0 800 x 600 YUV 422 O O O O
1 800 x 600 RGB 8 ­2 800 x 600 Mono 8 O O O
3 1024 x 768 YUV 422 O O O O
4 1024 x 768 RGB 8
5 1024 x 768 Mono 8 O O O O O
6 800 x 600 Mono 16 O O O O
7 1024 x 768 Mono 16 O O O O

7

0 1024 x 768 30 fps Max at Mono 8 ( Frame rate may differ in YUV, Mono 16 and Bayer)
1 512x384 58 (512x384, Format7 mode1, 2x2 binning, B/W only)
2 1024x384 58 (1024x384, Format7 mode2, 1x2 binning, B/W only)

Remark : Color Models supports YUV converted by hardware and Raw Bayer Pattern converted by software .

: Unsupported Mode as per IIDC 1.31 Specification

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7.6. IMB-5040FT / IMC-5040FT

Forma

t

Mode Resolution 60fps 30fps 15fps 7.5 fps 3.75fps 1.875fps

0

0 160 x 120 YUV 444

1 320 x 240 YUV 422

2 640 x 480 YUV 411

3 640 x 480 YUV 422 O O O O

4 640 x 480 RGB

5 640 x 480 Mono 8 O O O O O

6 640 x 480 Mono 16 O O O O

7

0 640 x 480 60 fps Max at Mono 8 ( Frame rate may differ in YUV, Mono 16 and Bayer)

1 320x240 120 (320x240, Format7 mode1, 2x2 binning, B/W only)

2 640x240 120 (640x240, Format7 mode2, 1x2 binning, B/W only)

Remark : Color Models supports YUV converted by hardware and Raw Bayer Pattern converted by software .

: Unsupported Mode as per IIDC 1.31 Specification

8. Trouble Shooting

FireWire based cameras are used in connection with a system where the user may encounter problems as they

operate. These problems may either come from the camera side or the system side. We recommend reading

the manual carefully, especially the installation to features. Some system may not have enough power to operate

these cameras, especially for high resolution and high frame rates. We recommend the system should be a

Pentium 4 or higher with 256MB of System memory and a Graphic Accelerator with 32MB or more of video

memory. When using Windows, due to its high graphic requirement and DirectX support, we recommend using

at least an MX400 (Nvidia) or Radeon (ATI) or higher.

Some frequently asked question about installation are described as follows: (Please carefully check each case.)

.

8.1. Hardware Related Issues

8.1.1.. Camera is not recognized in the device manager

z Please check whether the LED on the back of the camera is ON. If the LED is tuned OFF, please check the

camera connection. Check the cable connection on both the camera and the PC. The LED status, when

plugging in the camera is supposed to be normal when the LED light changes from an Orange light to a Red

light.

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z If you have not installed the camera driver yet, please refer to the software installation manual and install

the drivers and software provided.

z

Please reconnect the camera by plugging the FireWire cable into the computer and then plugging the cable

into the camera.

8.1.1.. LED is OFF while power is provided either by FireWire or external power.

z Please check the supplied voltage and ensure the supplied power is compliant to the operation manual.
z Please check the OHCI card and the 1394 cables

8.1.1.. Camera Power

As described in this manual, the power to the camera is provided either by the FireWire cable or the external

power through the 12 Pin connector.

Please be careful when using an external power input through the 12pin connector; and refrain from using power

over +30V DC. In normal conditions we recommend using +12V DC. Also, please check the Operation Manual
for the power connection pin assignment for external power input to avoid damaging the camera.
.

8.1.1.. No Image or Black Image Displayed

Check the “Status LED”. It should appear Green. If Not, the camera is not Isochronous enabled; which means it

is not transmitting any images and it is in an idle stage.

Check whether the lens is properly mounted and open the iris to the maximum level.

Check feature values such as shutter speed, gain and exposure. Also check whether the camera is in trigger

mode.

8.2. Software Related Issues

8.2.1.. System Environment

IMI Cameras are IIDC compliant cameras that may be used in various application such as amcap, DirectX SDK,

Windows XP capture utility, Applications supporting Twain Interface or WDM. They may also be used with image

processing libraries such as IMAQ(labview), MIL 8.0(Matrox) or VisionPro(Cognex). Please check each application

before using the camera and refer to the relative software function for proper operation.

8.2.1.. Appears in Device Manager as unknown device.

Please check the camera driver and update to the latest driver.

8.2.1.. Multiple Camera Connection

IMI cameras are compliant with the multi-camera support in the IIDC 1.31 specification. For a two or more

camera connection, please carefully consider that the FireWire bandwidth is limited to 400Mbps in a single

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FireWire bus. This means that if you are planning to run multiple cameras at the same time on higher resolution,

you may be required to install more than 1 FireWire adapter to expand the bandwith by providing an additional

bus. Note that 1 FireWire card is equivalent for 1 FireWire bus; as long as they are not interconnected. The

bandwidth of a camera can be calculated by simply applying the following formula:

Data Bit of the Format * Resolution * Desired Frame Rate = Bandwidth( bit/sec )

Example) Running a 16 bit(Y16) Image at 800 x 600 at 15fpsÎ 16 bit x 800 x 600 x 15fps = 115Mbps

8.2.1.. IMI’s Driver Support

IMI’s driver and applications are solely designed to work with IMI cameras. We cannot guarantee or support

another vendor’s camera to work with the IMI driver and the software that we provide.

8.2.1.. Camera Supported Frame Rate cannot be achieved.

Check the shutter speed. If the shutter speed is too slow, you may not reach your desired level of frame rate.

Check the bandwidth and ensure you are not exceeding the bandwidth limit.

Check the CPU load and ensure that the computer’s CPU is not overloaded. Quit other applications and try again.

8.2.1.. How to read the serial number

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

FF Model ID Serial Number

9. Revision History

9.1. Added Since V 1.0

z Auto-gain, Auto-Shutter, Auto-White balance is supported in Trigger mode 0, 4, 15

9.2. Added Since V 2.0

z

10. Firmware Update

IMI FireWire cameras’ Firmware can be updated via the FireWire cable. You may download the latest firmware

from the IMI website as follows:

http://www.imi-tech.com

When updating the firmware, please carefully follow the instruction provided on our website for firmware update.

Also, ensure the FireWire connection and DO NOT disconnect the cable in any case during the update.

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11. Technical Support

IMI ensures the conformity of our product to be reliable and free from defects during manufacturing by testing all

the cameras before release. However, unexpected problems and technical issues may come up due to the

complexity of the product. In case you require technical support; contact the agent near you or contact IMI

directly at the following locations:

Web Support by Bulletin Board : http://www.imi-tech.com

Support Team Email : [e-mail]

Telephone Number : [phone]

Fax Number : [phone]

In North America

Support Team Email : [e-mail]

Telephone Number : 760 942-9052

Fax Number : 760 942-6301

In case of an RMA, you must first contact IMI and obtain an RMA Number before sending the product to us. We

are not responsible for any problems caused by not following the RMA procedure.