Uniq USS-1800CL, UP-1800CL-12B User Manual

USS-1800CL

Camera Link Camera

User's Manual

091-1804 V.1.2

02-03-17

Table of Contents

Warning ................................................................................................................. 2

Precautions ............................................................................................................ 2

Limited Warranty ................................................................................................... 2

1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 3

2. Camera Setup .....................................................................................................5

3. Camera Functions .............................................................................................. 5

4. RS-232C Communication Control ...........................…........................................ 9

5. Digital Interface Timing ..................................................................................... 10

6. Camera Functional Timing ................................................................................. 11

7. Camera Accessories ……………….............….......................................................... 13

8. Technical Support .............................................................................................. 13

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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 [phone] or email to

[e-mail]

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1. Introduction

1.1 General Description

The USS-1800CL is a 10-bit digital CCD camera using progressive scan sensor. This compact and
lightweight camera offers very high gain video. It’s compatible with Camera Link (CL) frame
grabbers in the market.

1.2 Features

• Very high gain (0.0005 lux min. @ AGC max.)

• 2/3” Exview HAD (NIR) Progressive Scan CCD Imager

• 1390 x 1037 active pixels

• 15 Hz frame rate

• 2 x 2 (694 x 518) Binning at 30 FPS

• Camera Link digital output

• Full frame shutter

• <58 dB

• Asynchronous reset at full frame shutter

• 27 MHz pixel clock

• RS-232C interface Control

• C-mount lens

1.3 Applications

USS-1800CL applications include low light surveillance and motion capture and analysis.

1.4 CCD Imager Spectral Response Curve

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1.5 Camera Specifications

Model

USS-1800CL

CCD Sensor 2/3” Exview HAD progressive scan interline-transfer CCD
Chip Size 10.20 mm x 8.30 mm
Effective Pixels (H x V) 1390 x 1037
Unit Cell Size (H x V)
Pixel Clock 27 MHz
Frame Rate 15 FPS (30 FPS for 2x2 binning)
Sync. HD: 15.733 KHz; VD: 14.998 Hz
Digital Video Output Camera Link format
Analog Video Output 1 V p-p, 75ohm (BNC or 12 pin Hirose)
S/N Ratio <58 dB
Min. Illumination 0.0005 lux
Gain AGC/MGC selectable
Gamma 1.0
Electronic Shutter 1/15 ~ 1/32,000 selectable
Lens Mount C-Mount
Operating Temperature
Power Requirement 12V DC, 280mA, 3.4 W
Dimension 50mm x 39mm x 83mm
Ext. Sync. Internal/External Auto Switch
Asynchronous Reset Standard
Weight 200 g

6.45 µm x 6.45 µm

-10 °C ∼ +55 °C

1.6 Camera Dimension

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