Sony XC-HR90 Technical Manual

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A-CKD-100-11(1)

CCD Black-and-White Video Camera Module

Technical Manual

XC-HR90

 2006 Sony Corporation

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Table of Contents

Overview

Mode Settings

Features ..................................................................... 3

System Components ................................................. 4

Connection Diagram ................................................. 4

Location and Function of Parts and Controls ........ 5

Front/Top/Bottom ........................................................ 5

Rear Panel ................................................................. 6

Input/Output Specifications ................................... 10

External HD/VD Input Specifications ........................ 10

External HD/VD Output Specifications ..................... 10

WEN Output Specifications ...................................... 10

VD Input Specifications ............................................ 11

HD Input Specifications ............................................ 11

Tr igger Pulse Specifications ..................................... 11

Mode System Diagram ............................................. 12

Mode Setting DIP Switches .................................... 13

Video Output Modes ............................................... 14

Binning OFF ............................................................. 14

Binning ON ............................................................... 14

About the Electronic Shutter .................................. 15

Normal Shutter ........................................................ 16

30 fps Mode.............................................................. 17

15 fps Mode.............................................................. 18

Restart/Reset ........................................................... 19

Setting Restart/Reset Mode ..................................... 19

Partial Scan Mode ................................................... 20

Timing Chart for Partial Scan Mode (Internal Synchro-

nization) ................................................................. 21

External Trigger Shutter .......................................... 22

Setting the External Trigger Shutter ......................... 23

Timing Chart ............................................................. 25

Camera Control Command

Specifications

Overview .................................................................. 32

Serial Communication Specifications ....................... 32

Command Format .................................................... 32

Command Input and Response................................ 32

Command Specifications ....................................... 33

Main Specifications ................................................. 35

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics

(Typical Values) ..................................................... 36

Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chart ........... 37

Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart ................ 39

Dimensions .............................................................. 41

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Overview

The XC-HR90 is a black-and-white video camera module using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor.

Features

High image quality

The 1,300,000-pixel SXGA-compatible CCD image sensor delivers detailed images with the equivalent of SXGA resolution (1280 × 960 pixels). The CCD has square pixels, eliminating the need for aspect ratio conversion.

Various mode settings

Rear panel switches, or sending a command from the host device (e.g., PC) allow the following mode settings.

•Gain: Fixed/Manual

•Read mode (30 fps): Normal (30 fps)/Binning (54.1fps)

•Read mode (15 fps): Normal (15 fps)/Binning (30fps)

• Partial scan

• Synchronized input/output

•75Ω termination

• Shutter modes: Normal/Trigger shutter

• Shutter speed

Electronic shutter

You can choose a shutter speed from a wide range of image speeds (1/100 to 1/100,000 s) for the best match to shooting conditions.

External trigger shutter function (1/4 to 1/100,000 s)

You can obtain a freeze picture by inputting an external trigger. This function is useful for shooting a fast-moving object at a precise moment.

Partial scan

By limiting the number of effective image output lines, you can obtain image output at high frame rates, suitable for high-speed image processing.

Binning function

Video signals combining vertically adjacent lines can be obtained at following frame rate. In read mode (30 fps): 54.1 fps In read mode (15 fps): 30 fps

Mounting holes

External synchronization

The camera module automatically detects HD (horizontal drive) and VD (vertical drive) signals input for external synchronization.

External sync signal output

You can output HD and VD signals from a 12-pin connector by changing the setting of a rear panel switch.

Mounting screw holes are provided on the reference plane on the lower surface of the body, allowing mounting for minimum deviation in the optical axis.

Compliant with EIAJ 12-pin connector pin assignments

The pin arrangement adds pin assignments for trigger pulses and WEN signals.

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System Components

The XC-HR90 Video Camera Module system is comprised of the following components.

Overview

Camera cables (not supplied)

Video camera module XC-HR90

Tripod adaptor (not supplied) VCT-55I (Insulated type)

CCXC-12P02N(2 m) CCXC-12P05N(5 m) CCXC-12P10N(10 m) CCXC-12P25N(25 m)

Connection Diagram

Camera adaptor (not supplied) DC-700/700CE

C-mount lens (not supplied) (Our company does not handle the C-mount lens for this camera.)

C-mount lens

XC-HR90

Tripod adaptor VCT-55I

Camera cables CCXC-12P02N CCXC-12P05N CCXC-12P10N CCXC-12P25N

AC VIDEO OUT HD/VD WEN TRIG

Camera adaptor DC-700/700CE (Conforms to EIAJ 12-pin assignments)

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls

Front/Top/Bottom

1 Lens mount (C-mount)

2 Auxiliary screw holes (at the top)

3 Reference screw holes/Tripod adaptor screw holes (at the

bottom)

Overview

1 Lens mount (C-mount)

Attach any C-mount lens, which is suitable for SXGA for high resolution, or other optical equipment.

Note

The lens must not project more than 10 mm (13/32 inch) from the lens mount.

1 Lens mount face 2 10 mm (13/32 inches) or less

2 Auxiliary screw holes (at the top) 3 Reference screw holes/Tripod adaptor screw

holes (at the bottom)

These precision screw holes are for locking the camera module. Locking the camera module using these holes secures the optical axis alignment. You can install the camera on a tripod. To install on a tripod, you will need to install the VCT-55I tripod adaptor using the reference holes on the bottom of the camera.

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Rear Panel

Overview

1 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector

2 M Gain control knob

3 Shutter speed / mode setting DIP switches

4 Mode setting DIP switches

Note

Be sure to turn the power off before making switch settings.

1 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC power/sync input signal) connector (12-pin connector)

Connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to this connector to obtain power from the +12V DC power supply and also to enable video signal output from the camera module. When a sync signal generator is connected to this connector, the camera module is synchronized with the external sync signals (HD/VD signals).

2 M GAIN (Manual Gain) control knob

If you have selected MANUAL (manual adjustment) with DIP switch 4, this knob adjusts the gain.

3 Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switches

1 Shutter speed (Switches 1 to 4)

Set an appropriate shutter speed (factory setting: OFF).

3 Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode

switches (Switches 6 to 8)

By inputting an external restart/reset signal, you can capture the information of single screens at arbitrary timing. By inputting an external trigger signal, you can capture imaging information on fast-moving objects at a precise moment in time. The factory settings for these switches are for normal operation.

For more information, see “Restart/Reset” (page 19) and “External Trigger Shutter” (page 22).

4 Gain switch (Switch 9)

This switch selects FIX (fixed) or MANUAL (manual adjustment) (factory setting: FIX (left side)).

5 Binning mode switch (Switch 0)

Switches the video signal output mode between binning OFF and binning ON (factory setting: OFF).

For more information, see “Video Output Modes” (page 14).

2 Partial scan mode switch (Switch 5)

The factory setting of this switch is partial scan OFF.

For more information, see “Partial Scan Mode” (page 20).

4 Mode setting DIP switches

6 75Ω termination switch

Set this switch to the down position (OFF) when not terminating the external sync signal. Set this switch to the up position (ON) when terminating the external sync signal (factory setting).

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2 HD/VD signal input/output switch

Set this switch to the down position when an HD/VD signal is output from the camera module. Set this switch to the up position when an HD/VD signal is input from an external unit (factory setting).

Note

Even when the switch is set to the up position, the camera module operates in internal synchronization mode when no external HD signal is input. In this case, however, the camera module will not output internal sync signals.

8 30 fps/15 fps switch

This switch selects the frame rate. 30 fps: Set this switch to the down position (factory setting). 15 fps: Set this switch to the up position.

9 RS-232C ON/OFF switch

This switch selects whether or not you control the camera module via the RS-232C serial interface. RS-232C ON: Set this switch to the up position. RS-232C OFF: Set this switch to the down position (factory setting).

Overview

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Overview

VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector pin assignments

Rear panel

Pin No. Camera sync output External mode (HD/VD) Restart/Reset External trigger shutter

1 Ground Ground Ground Ground

2 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC

3 Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground)

4 Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal)

5 HD output (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground)

6 HD output (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal)

7 VD output (Signal) VD input (Signal) Reset (Signal) VD input (Signal)

8 (RS-232C (Rx) )*1 (RS-232C (Rx)) *1 (RS-232C (Rx)) *1 (RS-232C (Rx)) *1

9 (RS-232C (Tx) )*1 (RS-232C (Tx)) *1 (RS-232C (Tx) )*1 (RS-232C (Tx)) *1

10 — — — WEN output (Signal)

11 — — — Trigger pulse input (Signal)

12 VD output (Ground) VD input (Ground) Reset (Ground) VD input (Ground)*2

*1 Controlling via the RS-232C interface *2 Common ground for pins 7, 10, and 11

Factory mode settings of rear panel

Number Switch name Factory mode setting

1 M GAIN control knob – * 2 Shutter speed/mode setting DIP switches All bits are OFF (left). 3 Mode setting DIP switches

1 75Ω termination switch ON (switch position: up) 2 HD/VD signal input/output switch HD/VD signal input (switch position: up) 3 30 fps/15 fps switch 30 fps (switch position: down) 4 RS-232C ON/OFF switch OFF (switch position: down)

* This unit is shipped from the factory with the gain switch (DIP switch 9)

being set to “FIX,” so the M GAIN control knob is not operative unless the switch setting is changed. When the gain switch (DIP switch 9) is set to MANUAL, you can rotate this knob to adjust gain over the range 0 to 18 dB.

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Camera Control Method

You can control the camera module from host device such as a PC. The following table shows the control functions. You can send a command corresponding to the control items, with parameters for the desired setting, if necessary, from the host device to control the camera.

Control function Description

Operating mode Normal/Restart reset/trigger mode 1/ trigger

mode 2

Shutter speed Normal 30 fps mode: OFF (1/30) to 1/

100000

15 fps: OFF (1/15) to 1/50000

Trigger Internal setting: OFF (the same as

above) to 1/100000

Setting by trigger pulse width

Gain 0 to +18 dB

Binning function OFF/ON

Partial Scan OFF/ON The area can be divided into 16 function segments.

HD/VD signal External sync signal input/Internal sync I/O signal input

75Ω termination ON/OFF

Frame rate 30 fps/15 fps

Overview

Notes

•Make sure to supply power to the camera module and confirm that the camera module is operating before inputting a sync or trigger signal. If you input external signals to a camera module without the power supplied, this may cause malfunction of the camera module.

•Be sure to turn off the power of the camera before changing the settings of the RS-232C ON/OFF switch and the 30 fps/15 fps switch.

IMPORTANT

When you control the camera using both an external synchronous signal and the host device (e.g., a PC), be sure to use the camera within the specified frequency range. If the camera receives signals in frequencies other than the specified one, the camera cannot be controlled.

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Mode Settings

It is recommended that you make a test under the conditions you will operate the camera before actually using it.

Input/Output Specifications

External HD/VD Input Specifications

Note that input outside the specified ranges can lead to internal reset instability and malfunction of the RS232C communication. However, when you input an external HD/VD phase signal in all modes, the video out signals are output about 1 H later than the external VD.

During normal operation (30 fps mode)

HD phase: 33.67 µ sec/37.32 µ sec (binning OFF/ON) VD phase: 33.33 m sec/18.47 m sec (binning OFF/

ON)

During normal operation (15 fps mode)

HD phase: 67.34 µ sec VD phase: 66.66 m sec/33.33 m sec (binning OFF/

ON) continuous

During restart/reset or external trigger shutter mode operation

HD phase: 33.67 µ sec (30 fps normal), 37.32 µ sec

(30 fps binning), 67.34 µ sec (15 fps normal/ binning) continuous

VD phase: VD (reset) only timing where the HD

phase is within range shown above.

External HD/VD Output Specifications

VD 4.0V

• The amplitude level is the typical value when terminated with 10 kΩ. External HD and VD can be output when you set the HD/VD signal input/output switch of the Mode setting DIP switches to INT (down position).

• The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at pin 6 (HD) and pin 7 (VD) of the 12-pin multiconnector on the rear panel.

4.0V

0 – 0.6V

WEN Output Specifications

4.0V

0 – 0.6V

990 H (Binning OFF) 495 H (Binning ON)

• The amplitude level is the typical value when terminated with 10 kΩ. The pulse width is undefined during partial scan mode, but WEN rising edge is always synchronized with internal VD at the start of image output.

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• The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at pin 10 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.

VD Input Specifications

2.5 – 5.0 Vp-p

0 – 0.6V

7 H – 33 H

• Input impedance: 75 Ω or 10 kΩ or more.

• Input amplitude 2.5 to 5.0 Vp-p (for both 75 Ω termination ON and OFF).

• The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at pin 7 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.

Mode Settings

HD Input Specifications

2.5 – 5.0Vp-p

0 – 0.6V

2.0µs – 5.0µs

• Input impedance: 75 Ω or 10 kΩ or more.

• Input amplitude 2.5 to 5.0 Vp-p (for both 75 Ω termination ON and OFF)

• The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at pin 6 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.

Trigger Pulse Specifications

2.5 – 5.0V

0 – 0.6V

2µs – 1/4s

• Input impedance: 10 kΩ or more.

• The voltage and pulse width used are measured at pin 11 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.

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Mode System Diagram

Trigger Input

HD/VD

Sync System

Mode

Shutter

Function

Vertical Binning

Mode Settings

Vertical

Partial Scan

No trigger input

Trigger input

Internal

synchronization

External

synchronization

Internal

synchronization

External

synchronization

Normal (INT)

Normal (EXT)

Restart/Reset Not operable

Mode 1

(Trigger non reset)

Mode 2

(Trigger reset)

Mode 1

(Trigger non reset)

Normal Shutter

Trigger shutter

Operable

(Internal HD/VD)

Operable

(External HD/VD)

Operable

(External HD/VD)

Operable

(Internal HD/VD)

Operable

(Internal HD/VD)

Operable

(External HD/VD)

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Mode Setting DIP Switches

You can set the mode using the DIP switches located on the rear of the camera.

Rear panel DIP switches

Mode Settings

Switches 1 to 4: Selecting the shutter speed * (page 16)

Switches 5 and 0: Select the partial scan mode * (page 20)

Switches 6 to 8: Selecting the trigger shutter mode (page 22)

Switch 0: Selecting the binning mode (OFF/ON) (page 14)

* The normal shutter cannot be used in partial scan mode. To control the

exposure time in partial scan mode, set the mode to restart/reset mode or external trigger shutter mode (controlling the trigger pulse width).

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Video Output Modes

This unit has two video signal output modes. Select the mode with the binning mode switch (DIP switch 0) on the rear panel.

Mode Settings

Rear panel

Binning OFF

30 fps mode: Signals for each independent pixel are output from the VIDEO OUT connector every 1/30 s (line sequential output). External synchronization is possible by external HD/ VD

DIP switches

Binning mode

15 fps mode: Signal for each independent pixel are output from the VIDEO OUT connector every 1/15 s (line sequential output).

Frame image Frame image Frame image

1/30 s (990 H) 1/15 s (990 H)

Binning ON

30 fps mode: Mixed signals for vertically adjacent pixels are output from the VIDEO OUT connector every 1/54.1 s. External synchronization is possible by external HD/ VD.

Binning image Binning image Binning image Binning image Binning image

15 fps mode: Mixed signals for vertically adjacent pixels are output from the VIDEO OUT connector every 1/30 s.

1/54.1 s (495 H) 1/30 s (495 H)

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About the Electronic Shutter

There are two shutter types: normal shutter and external trigger shutter. Select them with the DIP switches on the rear panel.

Mode Settings

Rear panel

For detailed information on the normal shutter, see “Normal Shutter” on page 16, and for detailed information on the trigger shutter, see “External Trigger Shutter” on page 22.

DIP switches

Switches 1 to 4: Selecting the shutter speed

Switches 6 to 8: Selecting the trigger shutter mode

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Normal Shutter

This mode provides continuous video output with the electronic shutter selected by switches to capture a high-speed moving object clearly.

Mode Settings

Rear panel

DIP switches

Note

Be sure to set the switch 8 to OFF (left side) as shown below when using the normal shutter.

Normal shutter

* “Other modes” refers to restart/reset

mode and external trigger shutter mode.

Other mode*

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30 fps Mode

Mode Settings

Normal shutter speed settings

The shutter will be OFF when the dip switches are set to each combination which mentioned below.

(Unit: seconds)

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15 fps Mode

Mode Settings

Normal shutter speed settings

The shutter will be OFF when the dip switches are set to each combination which mentioned below.

(Unit: seconds)

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Restart/Reset

Setting Restart/Reset Mode

The information on one screen can be extracted at any time by externally inputting restart/reset signals (HD/VD). To enter this mode, set the trigger shutter switches (6 to 8) on the rear panel of the camera as shown in the figure below.

To use restart/reset mode and partial scan mode simultaneously, set the partial scan mode switch (5) to ON (right side).

Mode Settings

Rear panel

Long exposure

The Restart/Reset function extends the CCD accumulation time, resulting in highly sensitive image capture. This function is effective when you cannot gain satisfactory sensitivity under normal operating conditions, or when you want to observe the trail of a moving object. Extend the VD interval (T) between external VD pulses.

DIP switches

Example of input timing chart

EXT-HD

EXT-VD

Charge accumulation on CCD

VIDEO OUT

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Partial Scan Mode

Mode Settings

You can increase the frame rate by setting the upper high-speed transfer (FPS) and the lower high-speed transfer (RPS) via the RS-232C interface. When the RS-232C ON/OFF switch is set to OFF, you can set

Notes

• In trigger shutter mode, video out signals are output about 1 H later than the external VD.

• In partial scan mode, image output and the WEN rising edge are always synchronized, but the WEN width becomes undefined.

the 1/2 partial scan mode or 1/4 partial scan mode by a combination of switch 5 and switch 10 located on the rear panel. The image is centered as shown below.

X lines 960 lines

Dip switch setting Operating mode

Switch 5 Switch 10

1/2 V partial scan

1/4 V partial scan

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Mode Settings

Timing Chart for Partial Scan Mode (Internal Synchronization)

VBLK

Video Out

BLKG interval

Upper high-speed transfer

Effective lines

VD interval

Lower highspeed transfer

Setting of FPS and RPS, the number of output lines

RPS

0123456789ABCDEF

FPS

0 960 900 840 780 720 660 600 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60

1 900 840 780 720 660 600 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60 —

2 840 780 720 660 600 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60 — —

3 780 720 660 600 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60 — — —

4 720 660 600 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60 ————

5 660 600 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60 —————

6 600 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60 ——————

7 540 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60 ———————

8 480 420 360 300 240 180 120 60 ————————

9 420 360 300 240 180 120 60 —————————

A 360 300 240 180 120 60 ——————————

B 300 240 180 120 60 ———————————

C 240 180 120 60 ————————————

D 180 120 60 —————————————

E 120 60 ——————————————

FPS: Upper high-speed transfer. RPS: Lower high-speed transfer

Number of lines and frame rate

Number of lines 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480

30 fps 204.83 148.5 116.47 95.81 81.37 70.72 62.53 56.04

15 fps 102.42 74.25 58.24 47.90 40.69 35.36 31.26 28.02

Number of lines and frame rate

Number of lines 540 600 660 720 780 840 900 960

30 fps 50.77 46.41 42.73 39.60 36.9 34.54 32.46 30.62

15 fps 25.39 23.20 21.37 19.80 18.45 17.27 16.23 15.31

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External Trigger Shutter

Mode Settings

Inputting an external trigger pulse enables the camera to capture fast-moving objects clearly with precise timing. Set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8 on the rear panel to Mode 1 or Mode 2.

Rear panel

DIP switches

When you set the trigger pulse width to 1/4 of a second or more, the output signal changes to the normal VIDEO signal.

Mode 1 Mode 2

There are two modes for the timing in which video signals are obtained.

• Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)

In this mode, a video signal synchronized with a VD signal is output after a trigger pulse is input. – The video signal is synchronized with the external

VD signal when an external HD*/VD signal is input.

– The video signal is synchronized with an internal

VD signal when no external HD*/VD signal is input.

* External or internal synchronization is selected

automatically depending on the presence or absence of external HD input.

• Mode 2 (Reset mode)

In this mode, an internal VD is reset, then a video signal is output a certain period of time after trigger pulse input.

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Mode Settings

Setting the External Trigger Shutter

There are two ways to set the shutter speed.

Using the DIP switches on the rear panel

For shutter speeds, see the following table.

Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)/Mode 2 (Reset mode)

1/125

1 2 3 4

1/2000 1/4000 1/10000 1/25000

1 2 3 4

1/250 1/500 1/1000

1 2 3 4

Using trigger pulse width

Set all DIP switches (1 to 4 on the rear panel) to OFF. You can obtain an arbitrary shutter speed by setting

the trigger pulse width to the range of 2

sec to

250 msec.

Mode 1 (Non-reset mode) Mode 2 (Reset mode)

1 2 3 4

Note

An incorrect video signal will be output if you input a new trigger pulse before the video signal output for the previous trigger pulse is output completely.

1 2 3 4

1/50000 1/100000

1 2 3 4

1/100

1 2 3 4

(Unit: Second)

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Timing Chart

When set to Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)

Setting the shutter speed using trigger pulse width

◆ HD/VD input

• Continuous VD input

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

Mode Settings

External trigger

shutter operation

Trigger*

External HD*

External VD* (Continuous VD) EXT-VD

Video out

WEN

Shutter speed (Te)*

T: T=under 10 µs*

990 H (Binning OFF) 495 H (Binning ON)

TRG

EXT-VD

32 µs

10 µs

Shutter speed

(Te)

T: T=under 10 µs*

Trigger pulse width*

Shutter speed (Te)

10 µs or more

*1 This is an external input signal. Make sure to input

both HD and VD signals.

*2 Shutter speed (Te)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 5

sec

(The effective trigger pulse width for the external

trigger shutter operation is between 2

s and 1/4 s.)

*3 Normal operation is resumed when the trigger

pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger falling edge restores external trigger shutter operation. At this time, the 50 ms after the falling edge of the trigger pulse is an external trigger input inhibition area. There is no guarantee of operation for any trigger input in this period.

*4 If there is a falling edge on the external VD within

a period of +10

s from the falling trigger edge (1

and 2 in the figure), it is not defined whether the image is output for the external VD falling edge or the image is output for the next external VD falling edge. (1 in the figure shows that the image is output for the next external VD. 2 shows the image for the external VD.) In this case, see WEN since output of the image and WEN make up a pair. In any other case, the image is output for the external VD falling edge after the trigger falling edge (3 in the figure).

Note

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is input before the image for the previous trigger has been output.

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Setting the shutter speed using trigger pulse width

◆ HD/VD input

• Continuous HD input/Single VD input

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

Mode Settings

External trigger

shutter operation

Trigger*

External HD*

External VD* (Single VD)

Video out

WEN

Shutter speed (Te)*

T: T=10 µs to 35 ms*

990 H (Binning OFF) 495H (Binning ON)

*1 This is an external input signal. Make sure to input

both HD and VD signals in this case.

*2 Shutter speed (Te)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 5

sec

(The effective trigger pulse width for the external

trigger shutter operation is between 2

s and 1/4 s.)

*3 Normal operation is resumed when the trigger

Trigger pulse width*

*4 Input the external VD within the period of 10

Shutter speed

(Te)*

Min. 10 µs

s to

35 ms after the trigger falling edge (1 and 2 in the figure). There is no guarantee of operation for any other input. If an invalid signal is input, the input is changed to a valid signal and, after several V signals, normal operation resumes.

Note

Make sure that the trigger signal and the VD signal make up a pair. An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is input before the image for the previous trigger has been output.

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Setting the shutter speed using trigger pulse width

◆ No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

Mode Settings

External trigger

shutter operation

Trigger*

Internal VD*

Video out

WEN

Shutter speed

(Te)*

990 H (Binning OFF) 495 H (Binning ON)

Shutter speed

(Te)*

T: T=10 µs or more*

*1 This is an external input signal. *2 Shutter speed (Te)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 5

(The effective trigger pulse width for the external

trigger shutter operation is between 2

s and 1/4 s.)

*3 Normal operation is resumed when the trigger

*4 The internal VD signals are output as long as there is

no external input and the HD/VD signal input/output switch of the mode setting DIP switch on the rear panel is set to set to INT (down position).

Trigger pulse width*

Shutter speed

(Te)*

T: T=under 10 µs*

*5 In external trigger operation, the image is output

for the internal VD falling edge after the trigger falling edge (1 and 2 in the figure). If the period from the trigger falling edge to the internal VD

falling edge (T in the figure) is under 10

s, it is not defined whether the image is output for the internal VD falling edge or the image is output for the next internal VD falling edge. (3 in the figure shows that the image is output for the next internal VD). In this case, see WEN since the image and WEN make up a pair.

Note

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is input before the image for the previous trigger has been output.

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Setting the shutter speed using DIP switches

◆ HD/VD input

• Continuous VD input

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

Mode Settings

External trigger

shutter operation

Trigger*

External HD*

External VD* (Continuous VD)

Video out

WEN

2 µs to 250 ms

Shutter speed (Te)*

T: T=under 10 ms*

990 H (Binning OFF) 495H (Binning ON)

Shutter speed (Te)*

T: T=10 ms or more*

*1 This is an external input signal. Make sure to input

both HD and VD signals.

*2 The shutter speed (Te) is determined by the setting

of DIP switches.

For details, see page 23.

*3 Normal operation is resumed when the trigger

Trigger pulse width*

T: T=10 ms or more*

*4 An image is output when an external VD signal

falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (2 and 3 in the figure). If the period from the trigger rising edge to the external VD falling edge (T in the figure) is under 10 ms, it is not defined whether the image is output for the external VD falling edge or the image is output for the next external VD falling edge. (1 in the figure shows that the image is output for the next external VD). In this case, see WEN since the image and WEN make up a pair.

Note

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is input before the image for the previous trigger has been output.

Shutter speed

(Te)*

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Setting the shutter speed using DIP switches

◆ HD/VD input

• Continuous HD input/Single VD input

External trigger shutter operation Normal operation*

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

Mode Settings

External trigger

shutter operation

Trigger*

External HD*

External VD* (Single VD)

Video out

WEN

2 µs to 250 ms

Shutter speed (Te)*

T: T=10 ms to 45 ms*

990 H (Binning OFF) 495 H (Binning ON)

*1 This is an external input signal. Make sure to input

both HD and VD signals in this case. Input the signal so that the VD phase aligns with the HD falling edge.

*2 The shutter speed (Te) is determined by the setting

of the DIP switches.

For details, see page 23.

*3 Normal operation is resumed when the trigger

Trigger pulse width*

*4 Input the external VD within the period of 10

Shutter speed

(Te)*

Min.10 ms

ms to

45 ms after the trigger rising edge (1 and 2 in the figure). There is no guarantee of operation for any other input. If an invalid signal is input, the input is changed to a valid signal, and after several V signals, normal operation resumes.

Note

Make sure that the trigger signal and the VD signal make up a pair. An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is input before the image for the previous trigger has been output.

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Setting the shutter speed using DIP switches

◆ No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

Mode Settings

External trigger

shutter operation

Trigger*

Internal VD*

Video out*

WEN

T: T=under 10 ms*

2 µs to 250 ms

Shutter speed (Te)*

990 H (Binning OFF) 495 H (Binning ON)

Shutter speed (Te)*

T: T=10 ms or more*

*1 This is an external input signal. *2 The shutter speed (Te) is determined by the setting

of the DIP switches.

For details, see page 23.

*3 Normal operation is resumed when the trigger

*4 The internal VD signals are output as long as there

is no external input and the HD/VD signal input/output switch of the mode setting DIP switch on the rear panel is set to the down position (INT).

Trigger pulse width*

Shutter speed (Te)*

T: T=10 ms or

more*

*5 An image is output when an internal VD signal

falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (2 and 3 in the figure). If the period from the trigger rising edge to the internal VD falling edge (T in the figure) is under 10 ms, it is not defined whether the image is output for the external VD falling edge or the image is output for the next external VD falling edge. (1 in the figure shows that the image is output for the next internal VD). In this case, see WEN since the image and WEN make up a pair.

Note

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is input before the image for the previous trigger has been output.

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When set to Mode 2 (Reset mode)

Setting the shutter speed using trigger pulse width

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

Mode Settings

External trigger

shutter operation

Trigger*

Video out

WEN

1 H to 2 H*

Shutter speed (Te)*

990 H (Binning OFF) 495 H (Binning ON)

*1 This is an external input signal. *2 Shutter speed (Te)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 5

sec

(The effective trigger pulse width for the external

trigger shutter operation is between 2

s and 1/4 s.)

*3 Normal operation is resumed when the trigger

Trigger pulse width*

Shutter speed

(Te)*

1 H to 2 H*

*4 The video out is started after 1 H to 2 H from the

trigger falling edge, then the image is output synchronized with the WEN pulse rising edge.

Note

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is input before the image for the previous trigger has been output.

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Setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches

External trigger shutter operation

Trigger*

Video out

2 µs to 250 ms

Shutter speed (Te)*

Normal operation*

Trigger pulse width*

Mode Settings

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

Shutter speed

(Te)*

WEN

990 H (Binning OFF) 495 H (Binning ON)

*1 This is an external input signal. *2 The shutter speed (Te) is determined by the setting

of the DIP switches.

For details, see page 17.

*3 Normal operation is resumed when the trigger

*4 The image is output at the shortest timing from the

trigger rising edge according to the DIP switch setting. The image is output synchronized with the WEN pulse rising edge.

Note

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is input before the image for the previous trigger has been output.

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Camera Control Command

It is recommended that you make a test under the condition you will operate the camera before using the camera actually.

Overview

The XC-HR90 (Black and White Video Camera Module) can be controlled externally using serial communication.

Serial Communication Specifications

The serial communication system for the camera is an asynchronous method compliant with the RS-232C standard. The following table shows the transmission control specifications. Command inputs are echoed back.

Baud rate 115200/4800 [bps]

Default setting: 38400[bps]

Data bits 8

Parity None

Stop bit 1

Flow control None

Command Input and Response

When the camera receives commands from the host, it returns a response after each command is processed. Input commands are echoed back.

Note

To input multiple commands in sequence, input a command after the previous command returns its response.

Command response messages are as follows:

OK : normal Error : syntax error Error : status error

■When command execution is completed normally, “OK[CR]” is returned. Example:

<Input> PARTIAL 1 <CR> <Output on screen> OK[CR]

■ If command execution is terminated abnormally, “Error[CR]” is returned.

■ When no parameter is input for a command requiring parameters, the current parameters of the command are returned.

Command Format

To input (send) a command, delimit a command name and parameters with spaces, and press the Carriage Return (CR) key. The following shows the input format and an example:

<Input format> command param1 param2 [CR] <Input example> PARTIAL 1 <CR>

Input characters are case-insensitive. Use hexadecimal numbers for parameters.

Example:

<Input> PARTIAL<CR> <Output on screen> 1[CR]

■ If an input value is out of parameter range or an invalid command name is input, the command is invalid and “Error[CR]” is returned.

<Input> PARTIAL 5<CR> <Output on screen> Error [CR]

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Camera Control Command

Command Specifications

This section describes the details of control commands available for the XC-HR90.

User control commands

Command Parameter range Description

BRATE P[CR] P: 0 to 6 Baud rate setting

0: 115200

1: 57600

2: 38400

3: 19200

4: 14400

5: 9600

6: 4800

The newly input baud rate is displayed and OK is displayed, and then the baud rate is changed to the newly set one.

BRATE[CR] None Displays the baud rate currently set

INIT[CR] None Resets the functions of the camera ( shutter, gain, scan mode

INITIAL[CR] None Resets the functions of the camera to the factory settings. Functions to

SHUTTER P[CR] P: 0 to C (hexadecimal numbers) Shutter setting

SHUTTER[CR] None Reads the shutter setting

GAIN PP[CR] PP: 00 to FF (hexadecimal numbers) Sets the gain

GAIN[CR] None Reads the gain setting

BINNING P[CR] P: 0/1 Sets the binning mode

BINNING[CR] None Reads the binning mode setting

PARTIAL P[CR] P: 0/1 Sets the partial scan mode

and trigger mode) to the factory settings

be reset are those stored in the user memory in addition to the functions described above.

0: OFF

1: 1/100s

2: 1/125s

3: 1/250s

4: 1/500s

5: 1/1000s

6: 1/2000s

7: 1/4000s

8: 1/10000s

9: 1/25000s

A: 1/50000s

B: 1/100000s

C: Trigger pulse width control

0: Binning OFF

1: Binning ON

0: Partial scan OFF

1: Partial scan ON

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Camera Control Command

Command Parameter range Description

PARTIAL[CR] None Reads the partial scan mode setting

AREA FR[CR] F: 0 to F (Hexadecimal numbers) Sets the partial scan area

R: 0 to F (Hexadecimal numbers) The parameters are indicated by hexadecimal numbers. The number of

AREA[CR] None Reads the partial scan area

MODE P[CR] P: 0 to 3 Sets the trigger mode.

MODE[CR] None Reads the trigger mode

VERSION[CR] None Reads the version of the firmware of the camera

Maa,dd[CR] aa: 00 to FF (Hexadecimal numbers) Writes the data indicated by the parameter in the user memory

dd: 00 to FF (hexadecimal numbers)

Maa[CR] aa:00 to FF (hexadecimal numbers) Reads the user memory

FRATE P[CR] P: 0 to 1 Sets the frame rate

FRATE[CR] None Reads the frame rate

INTEXT P[CR] P: 0 to 1 Sets the synchronous mode

INTEXT[CR] None Reads the synchronous mode

TERM P[CR] P: 0 to 1 Sets the 75-ohm termination of the VD/HD input

TERM[CR] None Reads the setting of the 75-ohm termination of the VD/HD input

blocks transferred at the upper high-speed is indicated by the first digit, and the number of blocks transferred at the lower high-speed is indicated by the second digit. Set the area within the range of F + R < 16.

0: OFF

1: Restart/Reset

2: Trigger Mode 1

3: Trigger Mode 2

0: 30 fps

1: 15 fps

0: INT

1: EXT

0: 75-ohm termination OFF

1: 75-ohm termination ON

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Main Specifications

Items without specific conditions indicated are the values set at the factory.

Image pickup system

Image pickup device

Number of effective pixels

Optical black 52 pixels per horizontal scan line CCD vertical driving frequency

CCD horizontal driving frequency

Cell size 3.75 × 3.75 µm (H/V) Chip size 6.26 × 5.01 mm (H/V)

Optical and other systems

Lens mount C-mount Flange back 17.526 mm Synchronization system

External synchronization input/output

Allowable frequency deviation of external

H Jitter Less than 20 ns

/3 type interline transfer PS CCD

1296 × 966 (H/V)

At 30 fps: 29.7 kHz ±1% At 15 fps: 14.85 kHz ±1%

At 30 fps: 49.302 MHz At 15 fps: 24.651 MHz

Internal/External (automatically

switched according to input signal)

HD/VD (HD/VD level: 2.5 to 5

Vp-p)

synchronization

±1% (in horizontal synchronous

frequency)

Specifications

Minimum illumination

1 lx (with gain manually adjusted to

maximum, F1.4) Video S/N ratio 56 dB (reference value) Gain Fixed/Manually adjustable Gamma compensation

1 (fixed) White clip 820 mV ±70 mV Read mode Normal mode/Binning mode Shutter External trigger shutter Shutter speed External trigger shutter: 1/4 to

1/100,000 s

Power requirements

+12 V DC (range: +10.5 to +15 V) Power consumption

2.8 W

Operating temperature

–5 to +45 ˚C (23 to 113 ˚F) Storage temperature

–30 to +60 ˚C (–22 to +140 ˚F) Operating humidity

20 to 80% (no condensation) Storage humidity 20 to 95% (no condensation) Vibration resistance

10 G (20 to 200 Hz) Shock resistance 70 G External dimensions (w/h/d)

29 × 29 × 63.5 mm (1

/2 inches)

2 Mass 80 g (2.8 oz) MTBF 73880 hours (about 8.4 years) Accessories Lens mount cap (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

/16 × 1 3/16 ×

Scan lines 990-line/495-line (Normal mode/

Binning mode) Scanning system Non-interlace Video output 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75Ω,

unbalanced Output signal frequency

At 30 fps: 30 Hz/54.1 Hz (Normal

mode/Binning mode)

At 15 fps: 15 Hz/30 Hz (Normal

mode/Binning mode) Effective lines 1280 × 960 (H/V) Horizontal resolution

960 TV lines

Sensitivity F5.6 (400 lx with FIX Gain)

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

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Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (Typical Values)

An example of spectral sensitivity characteristics (without taking the characteristics of

the lens and the characteristics of the light source into consideration):

Specifications

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Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chart

30 fps mode (Normal)

1 horizontal scan period 1660 (33.67 µs)

HD0

166 (3.36 µs)

20.28 ns

CCD

output signal

Camera video

output signal

(Typical value)

Optical black

Horizontal blanking period 380

(7.70 µs)

HSYNC 235

(1.54 µs)

(4.76 µs)

308

Horizontal transfer stop period

Dummy bits

(1.4 µs)

Optical black

Effective total pixels 1296

Output video period 1280 (25.96 µs)

Specifications

30 fps mode (Binning)

HD0

166 (3.36 µs)

CCD

output signal

Camera video

output signal

(Typical value)

Optical black

Horizontal blanking period 560

HSYNC 235

(1.54 µs)

(11.35µs)

(4.76 µs)

Values without units indicate the clock counts.

1 horizontal scan period 1840 (37.32 µs)

Dummy bits

249

(5.05 µs)

Optical black

488

Horizontal transfer stop period

20.28 ns

Effective total pixels 1296

Output video period 1280 (25.96 µs)

Values without units indicate the clock counts.

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15 fps mode (Normal)

HD0

166 (6.73 µs)

CCD

output signal

Camera video

output signal

(Typical value)

Optical black

Horizontal blanking period 380

HSYNC 235

(3.08 µs)

(15.41 µs)

(9.53 µs)

1 horizontal scan period 1660 (67.34 µs)

Dummy bits

(2.8 µs)

Optical black

308

Horizontal transfer stop period

Specifications

40.56 ns

Effective total pixels 1296

Output video period 1280 (51.92 µs)

15 fps mode (Binning)

HD0

166 (6.73 µs)

CCD

output signal

Camera video

output signal

(Typical value)

Optical black

Horizontal blanking period 380

HSYNC 235

(3.08 µs)

(15.41 µs)

(9.53 µs)

Values without units indicate the clock counts.

1 horizontal scan period 1660 (67.34 µs)

Dummy bits

(2.8 µs)

Optical black

308

Horizontal transfer stop period

40.56 ns

Effective total pixels 1296

Output video period 1280 (51.92 µs)

Values without units indicate the clock counts.

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Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart

30 fps mode (Normal)

990 H

Specifications

VD0

HD0

CCD output signal

Camera video output signal (Typical value)

9 H

(303 µs)

Optical black

Dummy

bits

Vertical blanking period (30 H)

(1010 µs)

Optical

black

*: The transfer stop period is included in the dummy bits.

960

(303 µs)

Optical black

9 H

13 8

Dummy

bits*

Vertical blanking period (30 H)

(1010 µs)

Optical

black

30 fps mode (Binning)

VD0

HD0

CCD output signal

Camera video output signal (Typical value)

9 H

(335.89 µs

Vertical blanking period (15 H)

)

(559.81 µs)

Optical black

Dummy bits

1 Optical black

495 H

9 H

(335.89 µs)

480

Vertical blanking period (15 H)

(559.81 µs)

Optical black

Dummy bits*

1 Optical black

*: The transfer stop period is included in the dummy bits.

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15 fps mode (Normal)

Specifications

990 H

VD0

HD0

CCD output signal

Camera video output signal (Typical value)

9 H

(606 µs)

Optical black

Dummy

bits

Vertical blanking period (30 H)

(2020 µs)

Optical

black

*: The transfer stop period is included in the dummy bits.

960

9 H

(606

Optical black

13 8

Dummy

bits*

Vertical blanking period (30 H)

(2020µs)

Optical

black

15 fps mode (Binning)

VD0

HD0

CCD output signal

Camera video output signal (Typical value)

9 H

(606 µs

)

Optical black

Dummy bits

1 Optical black

Vertical blanking period (15 H)

(1010 µs)

495 H

9 H

(606 µs)

480

Vertical blanking period (15 H)

(1010 µs)

Optical black

Dummy bits*

1 Optical black

*: The transfer stop period is included in the dummy bits.

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Dimensions

2-M2 depth 3 (0.118)

Specifications

4-M3 depth 4 (0.157)

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Unit: mm (inches)