Sony XCD-V50 User Manual
Digital Video
Camera Module
Technical Manual
A-C7X-100-11 (1)
XCD-V50CR
XCD-V50
2005 Sony Corporation
(Black and white model)
(Color model)
Table of Contents
Overview
Functions
Control
Main Features ............................................................ 3
System Components................................................. 4
Connection Diagram ................................................. 5
Location of Parts and Operation.............................. 6
Gain ............................................................................ 7
Shutter ........................................................................ 7
Trigger Shutter ........................................................... 7
16-bit Mode ................................................................ 8
ExposureOut .............................................................. 8
White Balance (XCD-V50CR only)............................ 8
Hue (XCD-V50CR only).............................................. 8
Camera Command Status Register ......................... 9
Memory Map .............................................................. 9
ConfigROM ............................................................... 10
Control Base Address............................................. 12
Inquiring Supported Video Modes ......................... 12
Video Mode Settings ............................................... 13
Inquiring the Effective Bit Length .......................... 13
Starting/Stopping Video Transfer
(ContinuousShot).................................................. 13
Feature Controls...................................................... 14
Appendix
Notes on the Camera Operations .......................... 16
Specifications .......................................................... 17
CCD Pixel Location (Top View) ............................... 18
Spectral Sensitivity (Relative Response)
Parameters ............................................................ 19
Dimensions .............................................................. 20
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The XCD-V50CR/V50 with its 1/3-type PS IT CCD is
industrial-use digital video camera module. Utilizing
an IEEE 1394b-2002 digital interface, transfer rates as
high as 800 Mbps are realized. In addition, the use of
digital signals enables industrial-use image processing
without “image deterioration,” an important plus in the
industrial world. Moreover, the use of a square pixel
CCD eliminates the need for aspect ratio conversion
during image processing.
Finally, a vibration resistance feature permits use of
these units in all types of inspection and imaging
devices.
Overview
Overview
Main Features
The XCD-V50 video camera module
utilizes a 1/3-type PS IT CCD
RAW mode output using the RGB Bayer
pattern (XCD-V50CR only)
High-speed digital interface IEEE1394b2002
What is the IEEE1394?
The IEEE1394 is the standard serial bus for sending
and receiving digital data. It is prescribed as “IEEE*
Std. 1394-1995.”
The most outstanding feature of this interface is that it
realizes transfer speeds of up to 400 Mbps and can
handle large image data size. The interface is also
capable of “Isochronous transmission” which transmits
data real-time, for up to 64 channels. Connectors can
be inserted and disconnected while the unit is turned
on, and no terminators and no ID settings such as those
necessary for the SCSI interface are required.
What is IEEE 1394b?
IEEE 1394b-2002 is an interface extension based on
the IEEE 1394a-2000 specifications.
The outstanding feature of this interface is that it
enables transfer speeds of up to 3.2 Gbps, and long
distance transfer.
Five types of cables (STP, UTP, POF, HPCF and,
GOF) can be used. Maximum transfer speed and cable
lengh are defined for each type of cable.
This interface has two modes, one is a mode only for
use with 1394b and the other is a legacy mode which is
compatible with the 1394a interface. This allows you
to make compatible connections with a network based
on the 1394a interface.
* The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
High frame rate
The XCD-V50CR/V50 adopts an VGA-compatible
330000 pixels CCD to operate at a high speed of 60
fps.
External trigger function
The external trigger shutter function allows the image
exposure to be coordinated with external equipment
and moving objects.
For exposure time, the unit is equipped with Trigger
Mode 0, which indicates the length of the exposure
using the shutter parameter, and Trigger Mode 1,
which controls exposure time by the width of the
trigger signal.
It is also able to utilize a software trigger initiated by a
command from a program running on a host computer.
C-mount
High vibration-resistance structure
Black & white (Monochrome) 16-bit mode
A Black & white (Monochrome) 16-bit mode is
available. The bits used are the least significant
(lowest) 14 bits.
Daisy chained connection
The XCD-V50CR/V50 is equipped with two
IEEE1394b connectors. This allows you to make up
daisy chained connections.
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Low Power Consumption
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System Components
The XCD-V50CR/V50 Video Camera Module system
comprises the following components.
Overview
Video Camera Module XCD-V50CR/V50
Host Adapter Card
(Commercially available)
IEEE1394b Cable
(9 pin-9 pin 4.5 m)
Tripod Adapter
VCT-ST70I (Isolated type)
C-mount Lens
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Connection Diagram
Overview
C-mount Lens
XCD-V50CR/V50
IEEE1394b Cable
Host Adapter Card
Host Equipment (PC, etc.)
Tripod Adapter
VCT-ST70I
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Location of Parts and Operation
Rear PanelFront/Top/Bottom
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Overview
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1 Lens mount (C-mount)
Attach any C-mount lens or other optical equipment.
Note
The lens must not project more than 7 mm (9/32 inch)
from the lens mount.
1 Lens mount face 2 7 mm (9/32 inch) or less
2 Auxiliary holes (Top)
3 Reference holes (Bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera
module. Locking the camera module into these holes
secures the optical axis alignment.
Four screw reference holes of 3 can be used as the
tripod adapor screw holes, too. Screw the tripod
adaptor VCT-ST70I into the four screw holes when
you use a tripod.
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4 IEEE1394b connectors
Connect the IEEE1394b cable (supplied) to this
connector.
5 Pilot lamp
This lamp indicates the camera module operation
states:
OFF: Camera power OFF
Green: Camera power ON/Video signal output OFF
Orange: Camera power ON/Video signal output ON
6 TRIG IN (Trigger)/Exposure OUT connector
Connect the trigger signal generator (trigger output
connector) to this connector.
When the external trigger function is set to OFF, a
signal indicating the exposure time is output.
Pin No. Signal
1 EXPO-OUT
2 TRG-GND
3TRG-IN
4NC
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2
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