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Digital Video
Camera Module
Technical Manual
A-C3M-100-11 (1)
XCL-U1000C/U1000
2004 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
Overview
Features ..................................................................... 3
System Components................................................. 5
Connection Diagram ................................................. 5
Location and Function of Parts and Controls ........ 6
Front/Top/Bottom ........................................................ 6
Rear............................................................................ 7
Connecting the cables ................................................ 8
Functions of the XCL-U1000C/U1000
About the Camera Modes ....................................... 10
■ Normal Mode ........................................................ 10
■ Tr igger Mode ......................................................... 11
■ Binning Mode (XCL-U1000 only) .......................... 12
■ Binning Mode with external trigger (XCL-U1000 only) .. 12
■ High rate scan Mode ............................................. 13
■ High rate scan Mode with external trigger ............. 15
Camera Control Command
Overview .................................................................. 16
Serial Communication Specifications ....................... 16
Command System .................................................... 16
Command Format .................................................... 16
Command Input and Response................................ 16
Command Specifications ....................................... 17
Camera Control Commands..................................... 17
Setting Value Control Commands ............................ 21
Other Commands ..................................................... 23
Command List ......................................................... 24
Specifications
Specifications .......................................................... 25
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics
(Typical Values) ..................................................... 26
XCL-U1000C/U1000 Dimensions ........................... 27
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Overview
Overview
The XCL-U1000C/U1000 is a digital video camera
module. This camera module outputs digital images
utilizing LVDS via the digital interface connector.
• XCL-U1000C: Color digital camera module
• XCL-U1000: Monochrome digital camera module
Features
Digital interface connector
Equipped with a small size digital interface connector.
The XCL-U1000C/U1000 can output a digital image at
15 frames per second.
High image quality
The XCL-U1000C/U1000 (UXGA) has a progressive
scan CCD of 2,000,000 pixels. This camera produces
high-resolution images. By adopting square pixels,
images can be processed using the original aspect ratio
without a converting procedure.
Electronic shutter function
Shutter speed can be selected from a wide range.
External trigger shutter function
(1/15 to 1/10000 sec.)
You can obtain a freeze picture by inputting an
external trigger. This function is useful to shoot a fastmoving object clearly.
High rate scan
The camera module can limit the number of effective
video output lines to achieve high frame rates,
enabling high-speed image processing.
Binning (XCL-U1000 only)
By “binning” two pixels that align vertically, you can
acquire a frame rate twice as high as that in the normal
mode.
Various mode settings
Sending a command from the host device allows the
following mode settings.
• Gain
•Read mode: normal /binning
•High rate scan
• Shutter: Normal/Trigger shutter
• Shutter speed
• Gamma
• Detail
•White balance (XCL-U1000C only)
•Matrix (XCL-U1000C only)
Matrix (XCL-U1000C only)
Utilizing the matrix unit reproduces color more
accurately.
White balance (XCL-U1000C only)
White balance can be set to any of the following
modes.
• Preset: 3200K/5600K/6500K
• Manual
• AWB (Automatic White Balance)
To execute the AWB, put a white object on the center
of the screen. Be sure it appears to be more than one
third of the entire screen space.
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Detail
The camera module can accentuate all the edges of an
image producing sharper detail.
Body fixing
The screw holes to install the camera module are
located under the front panel (the CCD reference
plane). Installing the camera module on the front panel
minimizes deviation of the optical axis.
Note
The CCD is driven at high speed during a High rate
scan or Binning operation. In this situation, if intense
light is input to the camera, the peripheral areas of the
video image may be affected. In such a situation,
adjust the amout of light using the iris.
Overview
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System Components
Overview
Video camera module
XCL-U1000C/U1000
Tripod adaptor
VCT-ST70I
(Insulated type)
Camera module interface board
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N(2 m)
CCXC-12P05N(5 m)
CCXC-12P10N(10 m)
CCXC-12P25N(25 m)
C-mount lens
High-resolution lens
Digital interface-compatible
interface board (commercially
available)
Insert this to the PCI bus slot of
the host device such as a PC.
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK
Sony camera-compatible
cable produced by
Sumitomo 3M Limited
(commercially available)
Digital interface cable
1MA26-4560-OSC-200 (2 m, 6.6 ft)
500 (5 m, 16.4 ft)
A00 (10 m, 32.8 ft)
Connection Diagram
C-mount lens
Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK
XCL-U1000C/U1000
Tripod adaptor
VCT-ST70I
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N
CCXC-12P05N
CCXC-12P10N
CCXC-12P25N
Digital interface cable
Monitor
Camera control
device (e.g., PC)
AC
TRIG
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
(Conforms to new EIAJ 12-pin
assignments)
Camera module interface board
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front/Top/Bottom
Lens mount (C-mount)
1
Reference holes (at the top)
2
Reference holes/Tripod screw holes (at the bottom)
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Overview
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.
2 Reference holes (at the top)
3 Reference holes/Tripod screw holes (at the
bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera
module. Locking the camera module into 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 a tripod adaptor VCTST70I to the camera on the reference holes 3.
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Rear
Overview
4 RS-232C connector (6-pin)
45
61
25
43
6
54321
10
15 14 13 12 11
7
9876
5 Monitor output connector (15-pin)
7 DIGITAL IF (Interface) connector (26-pin)
6 DC IN (PC power input) connector (12-pin)
4 RS-232C connector (6-pin)
You can connect a serial cable to this connector to
control a camera module from a camera control device
(e.g., PC).
Pin
No. No.
1 TXD 4 NC
2 RXD 5 NC
3 Ground 6 NC
Signal
Pin
Signal
5 Monitor output connector (15-pin)
You can connect a monitor cable to this connector to
display an image on a multiscan monitor supporting
UXGA resolution.
Note
If you connect a multiscan monitor that does not
support UXGA resolution, an image may not be
displayed.
Pin
No. No.
1R output 9 NC
2G output 10 Ground
3B output 11 NC
4NC 12NC
5 Ground 13 HD output
6 Ground 14 VD output
7 Ground 15 NC
8 Ground
Signal
Pin
Signal
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Overview
6 DC IN (DC power input) connector (12-pin)
You can connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to
input the +12 V DC power supply. The pin
configuration of this connector is as follows.
Pin
No. No.
1 Ground 7 NC
2 +12 V DC 8 Ground
3 Ground 9 NC
4NC10Exposure pulse output
5 Ground 11 Trigger pulse input
6NC12Ground
Signal
Pin
Signal
7 DIGITAL IF (Interface) connector (26-pin)
You can connect a digital interface cable to this
connector to control a camera module from a host
device utilizing the serial communication protocol
while outputting a video signal from the camera
module. You can input the external trigger signal via
the 26-pin connector and operate a camera module in
the external trigger mode. The pin configuration of this
connector is as follows.
Pin
No. No.
1
2 X0– output (Signal) 15 X0+ output (Signal)
3 X1– output (Signal) 16 X1+ output (Signal)
4 X2– output (Signal) 17 X2+ output (Signal)
5 XCLK– output (Signal) 18 XCLK+ output (Signal)
6 X3– output (Signal) 19 X3+ output (Signal)
7 Ser TC+ (Signal) 20 Ser TC– (Signal)
8 Ser TFG– (Signal) 21 Ser TFG+ (Signal)
9 TRIG– input (Signal) 22 TRIG+ input (Signal)
10 NC 23 NC
11 NC 24 NC
12 NC 25 NC
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Digital signal
INNER_SHIELD (Ground)
INNER_SHIELD (Ground)
Pin
14
26
Digital signal
INNER_SHIELD (Ground)
INNER_SHIELD (Ground)
Connecting the cables
RS-232C connector
9
Monitor cable
Monitor output
8
connector
6
Digital interface
2
connector
Camera cable
3
DC IN connector
1
Connect the camera cable to the DC IN connector and
the digital interface cable to the digital interface cable
respectively. Also, if needed, connect the monitor
cable to the monitor output connector and the serial
cable to the RS-232C connector respectively. When
you connect the digital interface cable or monitor
cable, turn the two fastening screws on the connector
to secure the cable tightly.
Connect the other end of the camera cable to the DC700/700CE and the other end of the digital interface
cable to the camera module interface board. Also, if
needed, connect the other end of the monitor cable to
the monitor and the other end of the serial cable to the
camera control device.
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Serial cable
Digital interface
4
cable
5
Fastening
screws
Note
When you operate a camera module by inputting an
external trigger signal via the 26-pin connector, make
sure to input external trigger signals that meet the
following specifications to both the two pins.
Specifications for the External Trigger Signal
Amplitude: LVDS using a 3.3 volt IC Polarity: positive
Connections: Input a TRIG (–) signal to the 9th pin.
Input a TRIG (+) signal to the 22nd pin.
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About the camera control method
You can control the camera 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 settings, if
necessary, from the host device to control the camera.
Refer to “Camera Control Command” on page 16 for
details on how to send a command, the commands, and
their parameters.
Control functions Description
Operating mode Normal/Trigger
Shutter speed Normal 1 – 1/10000
Trigger Internal setting: 1/15 – 1/10000
Setting by trigger pulse width
Gain 0 to +18 dB
Binning function OFF/ON
Partial Scan function OFF/ON
Detail OFF/ON
External trigger input 26-pin connector / DC-700 / 700CE
White balance Preset/Manual/AWB
(XCL-U1000C only)
Matrix OFF/ON
(XCL-U1000C only)
Overview
Note
Make sure to supply power to the camera module and
confirm that the camera module is operating before
inputting a trigger signal. If you input external signals
to a camera module without the power supplied, this
may cause a malfunction of the camera module.
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the XCL-U1000C/U1000
About the Camera Modes
■ Normal Mode
Functions of the XCL-U1000C/U1000
Functions of
Description: Outputs each independent pixel video
signal for 1/14.976 second.
Vertical timing
FVAL
LVAL
DVAL
Output
Horizontal timing
LVAL
1V=1252H
1H
50H
1H=1920CL 1CL=1/36 MHz=27.8 ns
Application: Use this mode to provide continuous
standard video output.
1202H
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1200
DVAL
Clock
Output
1CL
318CL
21
1602CL
159931600
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■ Trigger Mode
Functions of the XCL-U1000C/U1000
Description: Starts accumulation in synchronization
with an input of external trigger signals and outputs
each independent video signal after a certain period
of time. An electronic shutter function enables you
to capture fast moving subjects in sharp focus.
Two trigger modes are available.
• Edge detection mode
Set the trigger mode to OFF and select a shutter
speed. Then set the edge detection mode.
Shutter speed can be set to any of the followings:
1/15, 1/30, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/5000, and 1/10000 s
Vertical timing
TRG
FVAL
LVAL
DVAL
(Horizontal timing is the same as Normal mode.)
T1
T2
T3
1H
50H
• Pulse width detection mode
Set both the trigger mode and the shutter speed to
OFF. Then set the pulse detection mode. The
accumulation time becomes a trigger pulse width.
Application: Use this mode to obtain a video signal
synchronized with an input of external trigger
signals after a certain period of time.
1201H
Output
1600CL
High rate scan mode=OFF
Binning mode=OFF
Trigger mode T1 T2 Shutter T3 [ms]
1/15 s 70.68
1/30 s 37.40
1/100 s 14.04
Edge detection
Puls width 67 ms or
detection more
67 ms or 100 us or more,
more 1 s less than
66.7 ms 70.82
33.3 ms 37.34
100 us or
more, 8.33 ms OFF 12.33
1 s less than
10.0 ms 14.02
4 ms 8.03
1 ms 6.03
100 us 4.13
1/120 s 12.40
1/250 s 8.08
1/500 s 6.06
1/1000 s 5.08
1/2000 s 4.53
1/5000 s 4.28
1/10000 s 4.17
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320CL
1200
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■ Binning Mode (XCL-U1000 only)
Functions of the XCL-U1000C/U1000
By adding two more vertical lines when reading out
from a CCD, you can acquire a frame rate twice as
set, set the binning mode to ON to double the
sensitivity.
high as that in the normal mode. If a shutter speed is
Vertical timing
FVAL
LVAL
DVAL
Output
1V=626H (Horizontal timing is the same as Normal mode.)
1H
32H
594H
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592
■ Binning Mode with external trigger (XCL-U1000 only)
Vertical timing
(Horizontal timing is the same as Normal mode.)
T1
TRG
T2
FVAL
LVAL
DVAL
Output
Trigger mode T1 T2 Shutter
Edge detection
Puls width 33.5 ms or
detection more
33.5 ms or 100 us or more,
more 1 s less than
T3
1H
32H
1600CL
1/30 s 37.40
1/100 s 14.04
1/120 s 12.40
1/250 s 8.08
1/500 s 6.06
1/1000 s 5.08
1/2000 s 4.53
1/5000 s 4.28
1/10000 s 4.17
66.7 ms 70.82
33.3 ms 37.34
100 us or
more, 8.33 ms OFF 12.33
1 s less than
10.0 ms 14.02
4 ms 8.03
1 ms 6.03
100 us 4.13
*1
593H
320CL
21
T3 [ms]
592
*1 In the edge detection mode, you cannot set a shutter
speed slower than 1/15 s.
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■ High rate scan Mode
Functions of the XCL-U1000C/U1000
You can divide the effective image interval vertically
into 16 sections and select arbitrary sections as the
effective image. You can transfer less critical parts at
Vertical timing
FVAL
1H
LVAL
DVAL
Output
Start End a[H] b[H] c[H] d[H] rate[fps]
1 190 36 125 64 83
2 257 36 112 144 64
3 325 36 108 216 52
4 392 36 103 288 44
5 460 36 91 368 38
6 527 36 86 440 33
7 595 36 82 512 30
08662 36 69 592 27
9 730 36 65 664 24
10 797 36 52 744 23
11 865 36 48 816 21
12 932 36 43 888 19
13 1000 36 31 968 18
14 1067 36 26 1040 17
15 1135 36 22 1112 16
2 182 44 117 64 83
3 249 44 104 144 64
4 317 44 100 216 52
5 384 44 95 288 44
6 452 44 83 368 38
7 519 44 78 440 33
8 587 44 74 512 30
19654 44 61 592 27
10 722 44 57 664 24
11 789 44 44 744 23
12 857 44 40 816 21
13 924 44 35 888 19
14 992 44 23 968 18
15 1059 44 18 1040 17
16 1127 44 14 1112 16
3 173 53 108 64 83
4 240 53 95 144 64
5 308 53 91 216 52
6 375 53 86 288 44
7 443 53 74 368 38
8 510 53 69 440 33
29578 53 65 512 30
10 645 53 52 592 27
11 713 53 48 664 24
12 780 53 35 744 23
13 848 53 31 816 21
14 915 53 26 888 19
15 983 53 14 968 18
16 1048 53 7 1040 17
(Horizontal timing is the same as Normal mode.)
b
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1600CL
320CL
high frame rates and obtain image output at high frame
rates. Set the start position and end position to use the
function.
a
c
d
Start End a[H] b[H] c[H] d[H] rate[fps]
4 166 60 101 64 83
5 233 60 88 144 64
6 301 60 84 216 52
7 368 60 79 288 44
8 436 60 67 368 38
9 503 60 62 440 33
310571 60 58 512 30
11 638 60 45 592 27
12 706 60 41 664 24
13 773 60 28 744 23
14 841 60 24 816 21
15 908 60 19 888 19
16 976 60 7 968 18
5 158 68 93 64 83
6 225 68 80 144 64
7 293 68 76 216 52
8 360 68 71 288 44
9 428 68 59 368 38
410495 68 54 440 33
11 563 68 50 512 30
12 630 68 37 592 27
13 698 68 33 664 24
14 765 68 20 744 23
15 833 68 16 816 21
16 898 68 9 888 19
6 151 75 86 64 83
7 213 75 68 144 65
8 286 75 69 216 52
9 353 75 64 288 44
10 421 75 52 368 38
511488 75 47 440 33
12 556 75 43 512 30
13 623 75 30 592 27
14 691 75 26 664 24
15 758 75 13 744 23
16 826 75 9 816 21
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Functions of the XCL-U1000C/U1000
Start End a[H] b[H] c[H] d[H] rate[fps]
7 143 83 78 64 83
8 210 83 65 144 64
9 278 83 61 216 52
10 345 83 56 288 44
6
712406 90 37 368 38
8
913323 105 34 288 44
10
11 413 83 44 368 38
12 480 83 39 440 33
13 548 83 35 512 30
14 615 83 22 592 27
15 683 83 18 664 24
16 748 83 3 744 23
8 136 90 71 64 83
9 203 90 58 144 64
10 271 90 54 216 52
11 338 90 49 288 44
13 473 90 32 440 33
14 541 90 28 512 30
15 608 90 15 592 27
16 676 90 11 664 24
9 128 98 63 64 83
10 195 98 50 144 64
11 263 98 46 216 52
12 330 98 41 288 44
13 398 98 29 368 38
14 465 98 24 440 33
15 533 98 20 512 30
16 598 98 5 592 27
10 121 105 56 64 83
11 188 105 43 144 64
12 256 105 39 216 52
14 391 105 22 368 38
15 458 105 17 440 33
16 526 105 13 512 30
11 113 113 48 64 83
12 180 113 35 144 64
13 248 113 31 216 52
14 315 113 26 288 44
15 383 113 14 368 38
16 448 113 7 440 33
Start End a[H] b[H] c[H] d[H] rate[fps]
12 106 120 41 64 83
13 173 120 28 144 64
11 14 241 120 24 216 52
15 308 120 19 288 44
16 376 120 7 368 38
13 98 128 33 64 83
12
13 15 158 135 13 144 64
14
15 16 76 150 11 64 83
14 165 128 20 144 64
15 233 128 16 216 52
16 298 128 9 288 44
14 91 135 26 64 83
16 226 135 9 216 52
15 83 143 18 64 83
16 148 143 3 144 64
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Functions of the XCL-U1000C/U1000
■ High rate scan Mode with external trigger
Vertical timing
TRG
FVAL
LVAL
DVAL
Output
Trigger mode T1
*
See the
Edge detection formula on
the right.
Puls width
detection
See the 100 us or
formula on more, 8.33 ms OFF 12.33
the right. 1 s less than
(Horizontal timing is the same as Normal mode.)
T1
T2
T3
1H
b
1600CL
320CL
1
T2 Shutter
1/30 s 37.40
1/100 s 14.04
1/120 s 12.40
1/250 s 8.08
100 us or more,
1 s less than
1/500 s 6.06
1/1000 s 5.08
1/2000 s 4.53
1/5000 s 4.28
a
c
21
2
*
T3 [ms]
d
*1 Set a trigger cycle (1/T1) using the following
formula.
T1>1920 (a+b)/36000+0.1[ms]
Refer to the table of the high rate scan mode (no
external trigger) for the values of “a,” “b,” “c,” and
“d.”
*2 In the edge detection mode, you cannot set a shutter
speed slower than 1/15 s. If the rate is over 30 fps,
you cannot set a shutter speed to 1/30 s. Set a rate
referring to the table of the high rate scan mode (no
external trigger).
1/10000 s 4.17
66.7 ms 70.82
33.3 ms 37.34
10.0 ms 14.02
4 ms 8.03
1 ms 6.03
100 us 4.13
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Camera Control Command
Camera Control Command
Overview
The XCL-U1000C/U1000 can be controlled externally
from a host device via a serial communication using
such communication softwares as “HyperTerminal” or
“Tera Term.”
Serial Communication Specifications
The serial communication system for the XCLU1000C/U1000 is an asynchronous method compliant
with RS-232C. The following table shows the
transmission control specifications.
Command inputs are echoed back.
Baud rate
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bit 1
Flow control None
XCL-U1000C/U1000 RS-232C connection
57600/38400/19200/9600/4800 [bps]
Default setting: 38400 [bps]
Command Format
To input (send) a command, delimit a command name
and parameters with spaces, and press the Enter
(Carriage Return) key.
The following show the input format and an example:
<Input format> command param1 param2 param3 [Enter]
<Input example> PARTIAL 1 0 15 <CR>
Notes
•A command name and parameters that follow cannot
be omitted (except for the last parameter) .
• Input characters are non case sensitive.
• Input decimal numbers for parameters.
Command Input and Response
The camera returns an echo back to valid inputs;
alphabets, numbers, “-”, spaces, backspaces and
[ENTER] (Carrige Return). Input of letters and
symbols other than these are all ignored.
•When command execution is completed normally, the
screen displays “OK.”
6PIN
TXD 1
RXD 2
GND 3
NC 4
NC 5
NC 6
D-SUB 9PIN
1-
2 RXD
3 TXD
4-
5 GND
6-
7-
8-
9-
Command System
The following table shows the command system.
Command category Description
Camera control commands Controls the camera.
Setting value control command Controls setting data saved in the
camera.
<Input> PARTIAL 1 0 15 <CR>
<Output on screen> OK <CR>
• If command execution is terminated abnormally, the
screen displays “ERROR STATUS.” Alternatively,
the result is shown in details. (To be described by
category.)
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•When no parameter is input for a command with
parameters, the screen displays the current parameters
of the command.
<Input> PARTIAL 1 0 15 <CR>
<Output on screen> OK <CR>
<Input> PARTIAL <CR>
<Output on screen> 1,0,15 <CR>
• If an input value is out of parameter range, the
command is invalid and the screen displays “ERROR
SYNTAX.”
<Input> PARTIAL 1 0 20 <CR>
<Output on screen> ERROR SYNTAX <CR>
• If an invalid command name is input, the screen
displays “ERROR SYNTAX”.
<Input> PART 1 0 20 <CR>
<Output on screen> ERROR SYNTAX <CR>
• If the Enter key is pressed with no command input,
only the carriage return is carried out.
Camera Control Command
Command Specifications
This section describes the details of control commands
available for the XCL-U1000C/U1000, classified by
category.
Camera Control Commands
Camera control commands fall into eight categories.
Category Description
AFE Sets AFE modes.
Shutter/Trigger Selects a shutter speed and a trigger mode.
WB Adjusts white balance.
DTL Adjusts edge enhancement.
Color Adjusts color matrix.
Gamma Sets γ table.
Binning/Partial Selects a binning mode and a partial scan mode.
IN/OUT Sets input/output of a camera.
All the parameters used in camera control commands
are saved in a Flash ROM fitted with a microcomputer.
AFE Setting Commands
■ Gain-Step Setting
[Command] GAIN-STEP
[Parameter1] <Gain (0 to 18)> [dB]
[Process] Sets VGA gain value of AFE IC. The
value set in “0 dB gain auto adjustment”
is applied to “0 to 18 dB.”
■ Gain-Fine Adjustment Setting
[Command] GAIN-FINE
[Parameter1] <Gain (0 to 522)>
[Process] Devides “Gain-Step Setting” range (0 to
18 dB) into 522 portions and fine-tunes
VGA gain value of AFE IC.
■ Pedestal Setting
[Command] PEDESTAL
[Parameter1] <Pedestal level (0 to 255)>
[Process] XCL-U1000: Sets AFE clamp level.
XCL-U1000C: Sets DSP offset level.
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Camera Control Command
Shutter/Trigger Setting Commands
■ Shutter Speed Setting
[Command] SHUTTER
[Parameter1] <Shutter setting (0 to 13)>
0: OFF 5: 1/250 s 10: 1/10000 s
1: 1/15 s 6: 1/500 s 11: 1/7.5 s
2: 1/30 s 7: 1/1000 s 12: 1/2 s
3: 1/100 s 8: 1/2000 s 13: 1 s
4: 1/120 s 9: 1/5000 s
[Process] Selects a shutter speed.
■ Trigger Mode Setting
[Command] TRG-MODE
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 2)>
0: OFF
t Outputs video in regular mode.
1: Starts exposure to control shutter speed
when an effective external trigger edge is
detected. The selection made in “Shutter
Speed Setting” becomes valid.
2: External pulse width detection
t Controls shutter speed by an external
trigger pulse width. The selection made
in “Shutter Speed Setting” becomes
invalid.
[Process] Sets trigger operation mode.
[Process] Selects a white balance mode.
■ Manual R Gain Setting
[Command] RGAIN
[Parameter1] <Gain (0 to 0xFF)>
[Process] Sets R gain value in WB manual setting
mode. The parameter is ±128. The
camera regards the R gain value set in
“WB preset value (3200K)” as the
standard value (=0).
■ Manual B Gain Setting
[Command] BGAIN
[Parameter1] <Gain (0 to 0xFF)>
[Process] Sets B gain value in WB manual setting
mode. The parameter is ±128. The
camera regards the B gain value set in
“WB preset value (3200K)” as the
standard (=0).
■ AWB Detection Range Display
[Command] AWBWINDOW
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 1)>
0: Display OFF
1: Display ON
[Process] Selects whether to show or hide the
detection range display.
■ External Trigger Pulse Polarity Setting
[Command] TRG-POL
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 1)>
0: Negative
1: Positive
[Process] Determines the polarity of an external
trigger pulse.
WB Setting Commands (For XCL-U1000C
only)
■ White Balance Mode Setting
[Command] WBMODE
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 4)>
0: 3200K preset
t The preset data for “WB preset
value(3200K)” becomes valid.
1: 5600K preset
t The preset data for “WB preset
value(5600K)” becomes valid.
2: 6500K preset
t The preset data for “WB preset
value(6500K)” becomes valid.
3: WB manual setting
t The value set manually becomes valid.
4: One Push AWB
t Executes “One Push AWB.” After
execution, the data becomes valid.
■ One Push AWB Execution
[Command] AUTOWB
[Process] Performs “One-push AWB” when
“White Balance Mode Setting: One Push
AWB” is selected. This command is
ignored when White Balance Mode
Setting is not set to “One Push AWB.”
The camera does not accept another
command during an execution of
command. The following message
appears when the task is completed.
“AWB OK”:
Completed normally.
“LEVEL HIGH”:
Failed because the luminance
level is too high.
“LEVEL LOW”:
Failed because the luminance
level is too low.
“CTEMP HIGH”:
Failed because the color
temperature level is too high.
“CTEMP LOW”:
Failed because the color
temperature level is too low.
“TIME OUT”:
Time out.
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Camera Control Command
DTL Setting Commands
■ Edge Enhancement Filter Coefficient Setting
[Command] DTL-COEF
[Parameter1] <K0 setting value (0 to 0x7F)>
[Parameter2] <K1 setting value (0 to 0x7F)>
[Parameter3] <K2 setting value (0 to 0x7F)>
[Process] Sets coefficients for the edge
enhancement filter. The currently set
value is applied to the parameter for
which no specific value is set.
■ Edge Enhancement Coring Threshold Setting
[Command] DTL-TH
[Parameter1] <Negative threshold (0 to 0xFF)>
[Parameter2] <Positive threshold (0 to 0xFF)>
[Process] Sets coring thresholds for the DSP edge
enhancement filter. When a value is set
only for Parameter1, the same value is
automatically applied to Parameter2.
■ Edge Enhancement Data Scale Setting
[Command] DTL-SCL
[Parameter1] <Negative enhancement level
(0 to 0x3F)>
[Parameter2] <Positive enhancement level
(0 to 0x3F)>
[Process] Sets enhancement levels for the DSP
edge enhancement filter. When a value
is set only for Parameter1, the same
value is automatically set for
Parameter2.
[Process] Selects a DTL mode. When set to ON,
all the setting values set using DTL
Setting Commands becomes valid.
When set to OFF, values for the edge
enhancement data scale and the
sharpness are automatically set to “0.”
Color Setting Commands (For XCLU1000C only)
■ Color Matrix Setting
[Command] COLORMTX
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 2)>
0: OFF
t Invalidates RGB correction matrix.
1: ON
t Validates RGB correction matrix.
2: Data setting
t Sets matrix coefficients for Parameter1,
Parameter2 and Parameter3.
[Parameter2] <Matrix element (0 to 8)>
[Parameter3] <Matrix setting value (0 to 0x3FF)>
[Process] Sets coefficients for RGB conpensation
matrix. The values set in Parameter2 and
Parameter3 are ignored if “Parameter1: 2
(Data setting)” is not selected. The
mode setting value is retained only when
“0: OFF” and “1: ON” are selected.
Gamma Setting Commands
■ Edge Enhancement Data Level Setting
[Command] DTL-LVL
[Parameter1] <Lower limit of enhancement
(0 to 0x3FF)>
[Parameter2] <Upper limit of enhancement
(0 to 0x3FF)>
[Process] Sets enhancement limits for the DSP
edge enhancement filter. When a value
is set only for Parameter1, the same
value is automatically set for
Parameter2.
■ Sharpness Setting (For XCL-U1000C only)
[Command] SHARP
[Parameter1] <Sharpness (0 to 7)>
[Process] Adjusts sharpness of the output images.
■ DTL Mode Setting
[Command] DTL-MODE
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 1)>
0: OFF
t DTL OFF
1: ON
t DTL ON
■ γ Table Setting
[Command] GAMMA
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 3)>
0: OFF
t γ=1
1: ON
t Validates the user setting table.
2: Reverse
t Reverse.
3: Binarization
t Binalize.
[Process] Sets γ table.
■ γ Binalization Threshold Setting
[Command] BINARIZE
[Parameter1] <Binalization setting value
(0 to 1024)>
[Process] Sets a binalization threshold in γ table. It
becomes valid only when “γ table
setting: 3 (Binarization)” is selected.
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Camera Control Command
■ γ Table Data Setting
[Command] GTBL
[Parameter1] <Data setting start point (0 to 1,023)>
[Process] Enters γ table data setting mode that
allows users to input data to the table. To
exit the mode, input “Q.”
Binning/Partial Setting Commands
■ Binning Mode Setting (For XCL-U1000 only)
[Command] BINNING
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 1)>
0: OFF
t Binning OFF
1: V
t Vertical binning
[Process] Selects a binning mode.
■ Partial Scan Setting
[Command] PARTIAL
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 1)>
0: OFF
1: ON
[Parameter2] <Readout start position (0 to 15)>
[Parameter3] <Readout end position (1 to 16)>
[Process] Selects a partial scan mode using
Parameter1, specify readout area of
partial scan using Parameter2 and 3. If
no value is set for a parameter, the
currently set value for the parameter
becomes valid.
The effective partial scan range is shown
below. If an input value is out of range,
it becomes invalid.
(Readout start position) < (Readout
end position)
{(Readout end position) – (Readout
start position)} < 16
■ Internal Color Bar Output Setting (For XCL-
U1000C only)
[Command] COLORBAR
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 1)>
0: OFF
1: ON
[Process] Selects whether to output the internal
color bar.
■ Internal Gray Scale Output Setting (For XCL-
U1000 only)
[Command] GRAYSCALE
[Parameter1] <Mode (0 to 1)>
0: OFF
1: ON
[Process] Selects whether to output the internal
gray scale.
■ Serial Communication Speed Setting
[Command] BRATE
[Parameter1] <Baud rate setting (0 to 4)>
0: 4800 [bps]
1: 9600 [bps]
2: 19200 [bps]
3: 38400 [bps]
4: 57600 [bps]
[Process] Selects a serial communication speed.
IN/OUT Setting Commands
■ External Trigger Signal Input Selection
[Command] EXTTRG
[Parameter1] <Specified input (0 to 1)>
0: Camera Link
t Inputs signals via a Camera Link
connector.
1: DC
t Inputs signals via a DC connector.
[Process] Selects an input path for external trigger
signals.
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Camera Control Command
Setting Value Control Commands
Setting value control commands are used to control
camera setting data saved in a Flash ROM. See the
table below for details.
Command Description
Initialize Setting Returns all data related to camera control commands
to the factory default values.
Save Setting Writes all data related to camera control commands
into Flash ROM.
Read Setting Reads all data related to camera control commands
from Flash ROM.
Get Setting Value Sends data to a camera control application.
Initialize Setting Command
■ Setting Initialization
[Command] INIT
[Process] Returns all data related to camera control
commands to the factory default values.
Read Setting Command
■ Setting Read
[Command] LOAD
[Process] Reads all data related to camera control
commands from Flash ROM.
Get Setting Value Command
■ Setting Value Acquisition
[Command] RMEM
[Process] Sends information on the camera (its
version and whether it is a color video
camera/monochrome video camera) and
all the data that can be set using a serial
communication to the camera control
application software. The camera does
not accept another command during data
transmission.
[Data Transmission]
Continuously transmits data by category. <CR>
indicates the end of transmission. The data (except
for version information) is sent in a decimal number
format.
Save Setting Command
■ Setting Save
[Command] SAVE
[Process] Writes all data related to camera control
commands to the Flash ROM.
The camera does not accept another
command during an execution of
command. The following messages
appear when the execution is completed.
“OK”: Completed normally.
“ERROR STATUS”: An error occured.
Note
An occurrence of error may indicate that the data in
a destination media is damaged. Try saving again
with the power ON.
The format and an example of transmission are
shown below.
<Format>
,<CR>
...
,<Category>,
<Category>,<Data1>,<Data2>,
<Data1>,<Data2>,
...,......
<Example of transmission>
CA,1.00,1,AF,250,120,SH,0,0,0,0,WB,
...
,<CR>
...,......
,TF,
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The table below details the camera control commands
by category. (The data shown in block letters are not
used with a camera control application.)
Camera Control Command
Name of
category of data
CA
AF AFE 2 <AFE gain> <Clamp level>
SH Shutter/Trigger 5 <Shutter speed>, <Trigger mode>, <External trigger pulse
WB WB 7 <White balance mode>, <Manual R gain>, <Manual B gain>,
OB OB 8 <Offset>, <Black balance mode>, <Manual R offset>,
DT DTL 11 <K0 setting value>, <K1 setting value>, <K2 setting value>,
CL Color 10 <MTX mode>, <MTX0>, <MTX1>, <MTX2>, <MTX3>,
GM Gamma 2 <γ table>, <γ binalization threshold>
HR Binning/Partial 4 <Binning mode>, <Partial scan mode>, <Partial scan readout start
IO IN/OUT 4 <External trigger signal input selection>, <Output data clock
AJ Adjustment data 43 <Black level>, <Gain (0 db)>,
TG TG setting 7 <TG category0>, <TG category1>,
AD AFE setting 4 <Operation>, <Control>, <Clamp Level>, <VGA Gain>
PR DSP PRO setting 14 <PRO setting0>, <PRO setting1>,
BY DSP B2Y setting 50 <B2Y setting0>, <B2Y setting1>,
TF DSP TFR setting 13 <TFR setting0>, <TFR setting1>,
Description
Information on the camera
Number
2 <Version> <Color/Black and White>
polarity>, <External trigger delay>, <Internal trigger pulse cycle>
<AWB detection range display>, <AWB R gain>, <AWB Gb
gain>, <AWB B gain>
<Manual B offset>, <Manual Gb offset>, <ABB R offset>,
< ABB B offset>, <ABB Gb offset>
<Negative threshold>, <Positive threshold>, <Negative
enhancement level>, <Positive enhancement level>, <Lower limit
of enhancement>, <Upper limit of enhancement>,
<Sharpness setting>, <DTL mode setting>
<MTX4>, <MTX5>, <MTX6>, <MTX7>, <MTX8>
position>, <Partial scan readout end position>
phase>, <Bayer data output mode>, <Internal color bar output
mode>
offset>, <Gb offset>, <R gain (3200 K)>, <Gb gain (3200 K)>, <B
gain (3200 K)>, <R gain (5600 K)>, <Gb gain (5600 K)>, <B gain
(5600 K)>,<R gain (6500 K)>, <Gb gain (6500 K)>, <B gain (6500
K)>, <MTX0>,
display>
...
, <MTX adjust value8>, <MTX detection range
Data
...
, <Gain (18 db)>, <R offset>, <B
...
, <TG category6>
...
, <PRO setting13>
...
, <B2Y setting49>
...
, <TFR setting12>
[Camera information]
<Version (0.01 to)>
Indicates the software version.
<XCL-U1000C/XCL-U1000>
0: XCL-U1000
1: XCL-U1000C
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Other Commands
■ Version Display
[Command] VERSION
[Process] Displays a model name and a software
version.
<Input> VERSION <CR>
<Output on screen>
■ Help Display
[Command] HELP
[Parameter 1] <Command>
[Process] The help for the specified command is
shown. If no command name is specified, a list of
available commands appears. (Available commands
differs depending on modes or the type of camera
(color or black & white.)
XCL-U1000C or XCL-U1000 <CR>
ver x.xx <CR>
Camera Control Command
Command Restriction
There is a case in which a valid input of a parameter is
ignored if it is set in conjunction with some other
settings.
In such a case, the input becomes invalid and “ERROR
STATUS” appears on the screen.
Shutter Speed Condition
It differs depending on whether the trigger mode is set
to ON or OFF.
a : Setting available.
X : Setting inavailable.
When the trigger mode is set to other than OFF
Shutter speed setting
Trigger mode setting
OFF
External trigger edge detection X a X
External trigger pulse width detection
a XX
Internal trigger output X a X
Mid-speed Low-speed
area area*
* Low-speed area is the area in which a shutter speed
exceeds a VD cycle.
1/500s
1/250s
1/1000s
1.000ms
2.000ms
Mid-speed area (setting available)
1/120s 1/100s
4.000ms8.333ms 10.00ms
UXGA full
Partial
Binning
VDO interval
66.78
15/16
62.46
14/16
58.83
13/16
55.26
12/16
51.63
48.06
11/16
44.43
10/16
40.86
9/16
37.23
8/16
33.66
7/16
6/16
30.03
26.46
5/16
22.83
4/16
3/16
19.25
15.63
2/16
12.05
1/16
33.39
1/10000s
0.100ms
1/5000s
0.200ms
1/2000s
0.500ms
1/30s
33.33ms
1/7.5s
1/15s
66.67ms133.6ms
Low-speed area (setting inavailable)
1/2s
500.0ms
1.000s
1s
2s
2.000s
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Camera Control Command
Command List
The following table lists the camera control commands:
Command Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3 Description
GAIN-STEP Gain — — Gain-Step Setting
GAIN-FINE Gain — — Gain-Fine Adjustment
PEDESTAL Clamp Level — — Clamp Level Setting
SHUTTER Shutter Setting — — Shutter Speed Setting
TRG-MODE Mode — — Trigger Mode Setting
TRG-POL Mode — — External Trigger Polarity Setting
TRG-DELAY Delay Time — — External Trigger Delay Setting
TRG-CYCLE Trigger Cycle Setting — — Internal Trigger Cycle Setting
TRG-OUT — — — Internal Trigger Output
WBMODE Mode — — White Balance Setting
RGAIN Gain — — Manual R Gain Setting
BGAIN Gain — — Manual B Gain Setting
AWBWINDOW Mode — — AWB Detection Range Display
AUTOWB ———One Push AWB Execution
DTL-COEF K0 Setting Value K1 Setting Value K2 Setting Value HPF Filter Coefficient Setting
DTL-TH Negative Threshold Positive Threshold — HPF Coring Threshold Setting
DTL-SCL Negative Enhancement Positive Enhancement — HPF Data Scale Setting
Level Level
DTL-LVL Lower Limit of Upper Limit of — HPF Data Level Setting
Enhancement Enhancement
SHARP Sharpness — — Sharpness Setting
DTL-MODE Mode — — DTL Mode Setting
COLORMTX Mode MTX Element MTX Setting Value Color Matrix Setting
GAMMA Mode — — γ Table Setting
BINARIZE Binalization Setting Value — — γ Binalization Threshold Setting
BINNING Mode — — Binning Mode Setting
PA RTIAL Mode Readout Start Position Readout End Position Partial Scan Setting
EXTTRG Input Setting — — External Trigger Signal Input Selection
COLORBAR Mode — — Color Bar Output Setting
GRAYSCALE Mode — — Gray Scale Output Setting
BRATE Baud rate Setting — — Serial Communication Speed Setting
ADJUST Adjustable Items — — Automatic Adjustment Execution
MTXWINDOW Mode — — MTX Adjustment Detection Range Display
TGSET Category Registor Setting Value — TG/SG IC Setting Value
AFESET Registor Name Registor Setting Value — AFE IC Setting
DSPPSET Setting Registor Registor Setting Value — DSP Preprocess Setting
DSPCSET Setting Registor Registor Setting Value — DSP Color Processing Setting
DSPTSET Setting Registor Registor Setting Value — DSP Data Transfer Setting
INIT — — — Initialization
SAVE — — — Save Setting
LOAD — — — Read Setting
RMEM — — — Setting Value Acquisition
VERSION — — — Version Display
HELP Command Name — — Help Display
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Specifications
Imaging system
Pickup device Progressive scan 1/1.8 type
CCD
Effective picture elements (horizontal/vertical)
1,628 × 1,236
CCD vertical drive frequency
18.75 kHz
CCD horizontal drive frequency
36.0 MHz
Cell size (horizontal/vertical)
4.4 × 4.4
Chip size (horizontal/vertical)
8.5 × 6.8 mm
Optical system and others
Lens mount C-mount
Flange focal length 17.526 mm
Synchronization Internal
Video output Digital output
XCL-U1000C: R/G/B 8 bits
LVDS
Reference video output level:
235 steps
Reference pedestal level:
16 steps
XCL-U1000: 10 bits LVDS
Reference video output level:
940 steps
Reference pedestal level:
64 steps
Monitor output (analog output)
Reference video output level:
700 mV
HD frequency: 75 kHz positive
VD frequency: 60 Hz positive
µ
m
Specifications
Specifications
Output signal frequency
15 Hz
Effective lines 1,600 × 1,200
Sensitivity XCL-U1000C: 2,000 lx, F8
XCL-U1000: 400 lx, F5.6
Minimum illumination
XCL-U1000C: 4 lx (gain:
+18 dB, F1.4)
XCL-U1000: 2 lx (gain:
+18 dB, F1.4)
Gain 0 to +18 dB
γ OFF/ON
Read mode XCL-U1000C: normal/high rate
scan
XCL-U1000: normal/binning/
high rate scan
Detail OFF/ON
White balance (XCL-U1000C only):
preset/manual/AWB
Matrix (XCL-U1000C only):
OFF/ON
Shutter External trigger shutter
Shutter speed External trigger shutter: 1 to
1/10000 sec.
Power +12 V DC (Range: +10.5 to
15 V)
Power consumption 5.5 W
Operating temperature:
–5 to +45°C (23 to 113°F)
Storage temperature: –30 to +60°C (–22 to 140°F)
Operating relative humidity:
20 to 80% (no condensation)
Storage relative humidity:
20 to 95% (no condensation)
Vibration resistance 10 G (20 Hz to 200 Hz)
Shock resistance 70 G
MTBF 49,059 h (Approx. 5.6 years)
External dimension (w/h/d)
56 × 44 × 95 mm
1
(2
/4 × 1 3/4 × 3 3/4 inches)
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Mass 250 g (9 oz)
Accessories Lens mount cap (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
Specifications
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (Typical Values)
XCL-U1000C
Relative sensitivity
Wavelength (nm)
XCL-U1000
Relative sensitivity
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
400
500 600
(Lens characteristics included, and light source
characteristics excluded.)
700
800 900 1000
Wavelength (nm)
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XCL-U1000C/U1000 Dimensions
Specifications
)
32
/
23
44 (1
56 (2 7/32)
4-M3
)
32
/
3
φ 27.5 (1
13 (1/2)
8 (5/16)
13 (1/2)
50 (1
31
/32)
95 (3 3/4)
)
32
/
1
26 (1
4-M3
103 (4 1/16)
Unit: mm (inches)
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