UNIQ
UC-600
Progressive Scan CCD Camera
User's Manual
03-25-02
Table of Contents
Warning .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 General Description ............................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Applications ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 CCD Imager Spectral Response Curve ................................................................................. 3
1.5 Camera Specifications ........................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Color Coding Diagram ........................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Camera Dimension ................................................................................................................ 4
2. Camera Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Camera Functions ............................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 12-Pin Connector ................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Mode Switches Selection ....................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Shutter Speed Dial Switch ...................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Gain Control ............................................................................................................................ 6
3.5 40-Pin Digital Output Pinout and Connector ........................................................................... 7
4. Digital Interface Timing ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Pixel Clock .............................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Line Enable ............................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Frame Enable ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Frame Enable for Vertical Binning .......................................................................................... 8
5. Camera Functional Timing .................................................................................................................. 9
5.1 Free-Run (shutter speed position 0, 60 fps) ............................................................................. 9
5.2 Free-Run (shutter speed position from 1 to F).......................................................................... 9
5.3 Asynchronous Capture (shutter speed position 0) .................................................................... 9
5.4 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit (RI), shutter speed position 0 ............................. 9
5.5 Asynchronous Capture (shutter speed position from 1 to E) .................................................. 9
5.6 Asynchronous Capture with Pre-Sweep (PS) .......................................................................... 10
5.7 Asynchronous Capture with Pulse Width Control ................................................................... 10
5.8 Asynchronous Capture with Pre-Sweep (PS) and Pulse Width Control .................................. 10
5.9 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit (RI) ................................................................... 10
5.10 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit and Pre-Sweep ................................................ 10
5.11 External Synchronization and Gen-lock .................................................................................. 11
5.12 Integration ............................................................................................................................. 11
6. Technical Support Information .......................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Power Supply and Power Cable ............................................................................................. 12
6.2 Lens ........................................................................................................................................ 12
6.3 Digital Connector and Cable ................................................................................................... 12
7. Camera Malfunction .............................................................................................................................. 13
8. Technical Support Information ............................................................................................................ 14
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WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CAMERA UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE CAMERA COVER OR MODIFY THE CAMERA UNIT,
WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED.
PRECAUTIONS
Do dot attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the camera. Contact UNIQ for help.
Do not point the camera at bright objects, such as the sun, for a long period. It may cause CCD blooming
and permanent damages.
Do not operate the camera beyond the temperature range. Avoid using the camera above 90% humidity.
Do not use unregulated power supply source.
Do not touch CCD glass cover with fingers or any hard objects other than professional glass cleaning
solvents.
Limited Warranty
UNIQ warrants to the original customer to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two full
years from the date of original purchase. This warranty covers failures or damages due to defects in
material or workmanship, which occur during normal use. It does not cover damages or failures, which
result from shipment, mishandling, abuse, misuse, or modification.
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number is required prior to returning any UNIQ product for repair
or replacement.
This proprietary document may not be reproduced or photocopied without the consent of UNIQ. UNIQ
makes no warranty or assumes no responsibility for any errors, which may appear in this document.
UNIQ reserves the right to make changes without notice or obligation.
For immediate technical assistance, please call (408) 330-0818 or email to tech@uniqvision.com
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1. Introduction
1.1 General Description
The UC-600 is a high frame rate, color digital CCD camera using progressive scanning interline-transfer
technology with R, G, B primary color mosaic filters (Bayer arrangement). A frame grabber collects digital data
and displays color images by software conversion. This color camera is useful for applications where color, high
frame rate and high speed are required. With the asynchronous capture control, high speed moving objects can
always be captured. The square pixels are especially suitable for processing, measuring, and analyzing tasks.
This compact and lightweight camera has user-friendly access for digital and analog outputs, shutter selection,
and many others on the rear panel.
1.2 Features
• 1/3” Progressive scan CCD imager
(R, G, B primary color mosaic filters)
• 659 x 494 active pixels
• 10-bit RS-644 (LVDS) digital output
• Analog output
• Full frame shutter (1/60 ~ 1/62,000 sec.)
• 56 dB min.
• Asynchronous reset at full frame shutter
• 60 Hz frame rate
• 25 MHz pixel clock
• C-mount lens
1.3 Applications
UC-600 applications include machine vision, automated inspection, motion capture and analysis, medical
imaging, biomedical imaging, non-contact measurement, and other scientific and industrial applications where
color image and high frame rate are needed.
1.4 CCD Imager Spectral Response Curve
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1.5 Camera Specifications
Model
signal output
CCD Sensor
Chip Size
Effective Pixels (H x V)
Unit Cell Size (H x V)
Pixel Clock
Frame Rate
Sync.
Digital Video Output
Analog Video Output
S/N Ratio
Min. Illumination
Gain
Gamma
Electronic Shutter
Lens Mount
Operating Temperature
Power Requirement
Dimension
Ext. Sync.
Asynchronous Reset
Long Term Integration
Weight
1.6 Color Coding Diagram 1.7 Camera Dimension
UC-600
1/3” Progressive scan interline-transfer CCD with R, G, B primary color mosaic
filters
5.84 mm x 4.94 mm
659 x 494
7.4 µm x 7.4 µm
25 MHz (50 MHz for master clock)
60 fps
HD: 31.5 KHz; VD: 60.0 Hz
10-bit RS-644 (LVDS)
1 V p-p, 75ohm (BNC or 12 pin Hirose)
56 dB or better
2 lux
MGC
1.0
1/60 ~ 1/62,000 selectable
C-Mount
-10 °C ∼ +50 °C
12V DC, 250 mA, 3.0 W
50mm x 39mm x 83mm
Internal/External Auto Switch
Standard
1/62,000 sec. ~ 2 sec. (user control)
200 g
The bottom left pixel is the first
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2. Camera Setup
A basic camera and frame grabber system setup, as shown in Figure 1 below, requires a UC-600 camera, a
standard C-mount lens, a PS-12C power supply or equivalent, a PC system and a VGA monitor, a frame grabber,
and an external trigger device if necessary.
Figure 1 Camera and Frame Grabber System Setup
3. Camera Functions
3.1 12-Pin Connector
The 12-pin Hirose connector is located on the rear
panel of the camera. All ground signals on pin 1, 3,
5, and are common grounds. Although +12 V DC
input is recommended for pin 2, this camera should
withstand +12 V ± 1V input voltage. Make sure to
set the NM/AM switch to NM position for external HD
and VD locking. For HD (pin 6) and VD (pin 7)
inputs, TTL signals are required (see section 5.9 for
details). All pin 9, 10, and 12 are not connected
(N/C) or reserved for special options.
For asynchronous capture (VINT) applications, refer
to section 5 for details. Figure 2 below shows a top
view of the 12-pin Hirose connector.
Pin No. Description
1 GND
2 +12V DC input
3 GND
4 Video
5 GND
6 External HD
7 External VD/VINT
8 GND
9 N/C
10 N/C
11 Integration control
12 N/C
Figure 2 12-Pin Hirose Connector
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3.2 Mode Switches Selection
Designation:
NP-Standard speed
All mode switch details in figure 4 will be described
in section 5.
DS-Double speed
NR-Normal readout
RI-Readout inhabit
NP-No Pre-sweep
PS-Pre-sweep
NM-Normal mode
AM-Asynchronous Mode
3.3 Shutter Speed Dial
Switch
Shutter speed dial switch is
located on the rear panel and
there are 16 different positions.
There are four different shutter
speed selections.
Figure 4 Shutter Speed Dial Switch
Figure 3 Mode switches
Position
No.
0 1/60 1/60
1 1/125 1/250
2 1/250 1/500
3 1/500 1/1000
4 1/1000 1/2000
5 1/2000 1/4000
6 1/4000 1/5000
7 1/5000 1/6000
8 1/6000 1/8000
9 1/8000 1/10000
A 1/10000 1/12000
B 1/12500 1/15000
C 1/15000 1/20000
D 1/20000 1/31000
E 1/31000 1/62000
F 1/62000 Pulse Width Control
Shutter Speed
(NM Mode)
Asynchronous
Capture (sec.)
(AM Mode)
3.4 Gain Control (AGC/MGC)
Manual gain control (MGC)
MGC is standard factory setting on this camera. The
manual gain control can be adjusted from 9dB to
18dB only due to the factory default setting of AGC.
Adjusting the gain potentiometer located on rear
panel, in figure 6, will change the gain value.
Automatic gain control (AGC):
Although AGC setting is not available as standard
feature, contact the factory for AGC custom option.
Note: 38dB gain can be obtained through custom
order.
Figure 5. AGC Control Characteristics
Figure 6. Gain potentiometer switch
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3.5 40-Pin Digital Output Pinout and Connector
PIN SIGNAL I/O NOTE PIN SIGNAL I/O NOTE
1 +12VIN/OUT I/O 21 RESERVED
2 GND 22 RESERVED
3 CLK+ O RS644/LVDS 23 HD I TTL
4 CLK- O RS644/LVDS 24 GND
5 FEN+ O RS644/LVDS 25 VD / VINT I TTL
6 FEN- O RS644/LVDS 26 RESERVED
7 LEN+ O RS644/LVDS 27 INT I TTL
8 LEN- O RS644/LVDS 28 RESERVED
9 DATA0+ O RS644/LVDS 29 DATA1+ O RS644/LVDS
10 DATA0- O RS644/LVDS 30 DATA1- O RS644/LVDS
11 DATA2+ O RS644/LVDS 31 DATA3+ O RS644/LVDS
12 DATA2- O RS644/LVDS 32 DATA3- O RS644/LVDS
13 DATA4+ O RS644/LVDS 33 DATA5+ O RS644/LVDS
14 DATA4- O RS644/LVDS 34 DATA5- O RS644/LVDS
15 DATA6+ O RS644/LVDS 35 DATA7+ O RS644/LVDS
16 DATA6- O RS644/LVDS 36 DATA7- O RS644/LVDS
17 DATA8+ O RS644/LVDS 37 DATA9+ O RS644/LVDS
18 DATA8- O RS644/LVDS 38 DATA9- O RS644/LVDS
19 RESERVED 39 RESERVED
20 RESERVED 40 RESERVED
Note:
1. DATA9+/- is most significant bits.
2. DATA0+/- is least significant bits.
Pin #1 (+12VIN/OUT) of 40-pin digital connector is
always connected to pin #2 (+12V) of 12-pin Hirose
connector. If 12V power is provided from 12-pin
connector, pin #1 of the 40 pin connector will act as a
+12V output.
Figure 7. 40 pin digital connector
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4. Digital Interface Timing
4.1 Pixel Clock
4.2 Line Enable
4.3 Frame Enable
Note:
1. Pixel clock = 25MHz
2. 1 N = 40 nsec.
3. 1 H = 793 N
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5. Camera Functional Timing
5.1 Free Run (shutter speed position 0, 60 fps)
Mode switch setting: NS, NR, NP, NM
Shutter speed dial setting: 0
5.2 Free Run (shutter speed position from 1 to F)
Mode switch setting: NS, NR, NP, NM
Shutter speed dial setting: 0 to F
5.3 Asynchronous Capture (shutter speed position 0)
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 0
5.4 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit (RI), shutter speed position 0
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, RI, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 0
5.5 Asynchronous Capture (shutter speed position from 1 to E)
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 1 to E
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5.6 Asynchronous Capture with Pre-Sweep (PS)
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, PS, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 1 to E
5.7 Asynchronous Capture with Pulse Width Control
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: F
5.8 Asynchronous Capture with Pre-Sweep (PS) and Pulse Width Control
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, PS, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: F
5.9 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit (RI)
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, RI, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 1 to E
5.10 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit and Pre-Sweep
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, RI, PS, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 1 to E
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5.11 External Synchronization and Gen-lock
The UP-600 camera automatically locks to the external sync source. The external sync source must match the
camera HD and VD specification, which are 31.49KHz and 59.97Hz respectively. Both external HD and VD are
TTL level signals.
a) HD
H: 2.5V to 5V
L: 0V or GND
Pulse width: 5-50% duty cycle, see figure 8 shown below.
330 Ω Termination
b) VD
H: 2.5V to 5V
L: 0V or GND
Pulse width: 0.5-50% duty cycles
330 Ω Termination
Figure 8. External Synchronization and Gen-lock Timing
5.12 Integration
The UP-600 camera can be integrated up to 2 seconds without severe noise or dark current effect. To start
integration, pin #11 (same as pin #27 of 40-pin digital connector) of the 12-pin connector must be connected to
GND or 0V. The integrated video will be shifted out following the next vertical drive after pin #11 goes back to
high or 5V level, as shown in figure 9 below. If a frame grabber does not capture the immediate frame or
integrated video, the normal video (before the integration) will display again on the monitor.
Figure 9. Integration Control Timing
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6. Camera accessories
6.1 Power Supply and Power Cable
12 V DC regulated power supply with 1A current output or better is recommended. This camera uses Hirose 12-pin
connector for power source. The matting cable plug connector can be purchased through distributors or UNIQ and the Hirose
part number is HR10A10P12S. UNIQ provides power supplies and power cables as "one stop shopping" for customers.
Alternatively, the power supplies and power cables can be purchased through power supply and cable vendors. Contact
UNIQ for vendor list.
6.2 Lens
C-mount lens is the standard lens for UC-600 camera. There are a variety of C-mount lenses in the market that
works with UC-600 camera. Make sure the quality and specification of the lens match the camera's application.
Some of the most popular lenses in the market, such as Cosmicar, Fujinon, Rodenstock, and Schneider, are
recommended.
6.3 Digital Connector and Cable
UC-600 utilizes high quality, subminiature D-sub connectors and very flexible twisted paired, overall shielded
cable for interfacing UC-600 digital camera and frame grabbers. Lists of UC-600 camera and various frame
grabbers cable pinout are available. UNIQ also stocks all custom cables for customer's conveniences. Contact
us for more details.
The mating cable plug connector and back shell kits can be obtained through AMP.
AMP: 749111-3 cable plug connector with covers.
AMP: 749192-1 back shell kits with latches.
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7. Camera Malfunction
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE CAMERA HOUSING IN ANY CASE WITHOUT CONSENTING
THE FACTORY.
Camera malfunction rarely happens. In case camera malfunctions, the following troubleshooting procedures
would help to minimize the problem; it definitely helps the user to find out the actual problem and may save a trip
for sending the camera back to the factory.
a) First of all, unplug the power supply and disconnect the 12-pin Hirose power connector and any attached
cable(s) from the camera unit. Make sure there is nothing connected to the camera at this time.
b) Close all necessary frame grabber software files on the computer.
c) Check the 12V DC power supply at the 12-pin connector cable and make sure it does provide the correct
voltage to the 12-pin connector. If it does not, replace a good power supply and proceed the following steps.
d) Make sure to set the camera shutter dial switch and mode switches at the correct position (refer to section 4,
timing signals, for details.)
e) Now, power up the camera with frame grabber cable(s) connected to the camera and the frame grabber. Click
on UC-600 configuration file from the frame grabber's configuration file list. If all the above camera and frame
grabber setup procedures are done correctly, a good image should be appeared on a display monitor.
f) If it fails to show any good images, check the interface cable pinouts, both camera and frame grabber end,
consult UNIQ or frame grabber manufacturer if necessary. Also, make sure the UC-600 camera configuration file
is correct.
g) If problem still exits, contact UNIQ or frame grabber manufacturer for further assistance.
h) If live video does exit but it's not good or clean, check frame grabber configuration file settings or contact UNIQ
or frame grabber manufacturer for assistance.
i) " I do get the video but it's too dark." Make sure the lens is wide open and shutter speed dial switch is at "no"
shutter or "low speed" shutter.
J) Point the camera at a bright scene without a lens on, a blank or bright display should be seen on a display
monitor. Covering the CCD camera with hand or lens cap should see a dark video. If no video occurs, most likely
the CCD camera is damaged, assuming that all setup procedures were done correctly above. Consult camera
technical support at the factory.
k) If there is a good video but it is not clean or bad, it is possible that the CCD imager glass is dirty, or the CCD
camera could be partially damaged. Use high-pressure air to blow the dirt away on the CCD protective glass
surface if the CCD glass is not clean. If the problem still exists, contact the UNIQ technical support for help.
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8. Technical Support Information
For technical assistance, contact UNIQ Technical Support or Applications Engineer at
Phone: (408) 330-0818
Fax: (408) 330-0886
Email: tech@uniqvision.com
Company contact information:
UNIQ VISION INC
3442 De La Cruz Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: (408) 330-0818
Fax: (408) 330-0886
Our website: www.uniqvision.com
Sales Inquiries: info@uniqvision.com
Technical Support: tech@uniqvision.com
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