Trigger Signal Input; Trigger Signal Polarity - Sony XCG-CG160 Technical Manual

Trigger Signal Input

Trigger signals can be input via the 2nd, 3rd, 4th pins of the DC IN connector, or the software command. Switchover of
the trigger signal can be changed via the TriggerSource register.

Trigger signal polarity

Positive refers to a trigger signal polarity activated while rising from Low to Hi, or during the Hi interval. Negative refers
to a trigger signal polarity activated while falling from Hi to Low, or during the Low interval.
Register Parameter
TriggerActivation FallingEdge (0)
RisingEdge (1)
DC IN connector specifications
2.0 µs or less
10 µs to 2 s
2.0 µs or less
10 µs to 2 s
Note
• When inputting a trigger signal to the camera using the DC-700/CE, use DC 5 V or less at the logical high level.
• 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 trigger signal to a camera module without the power supplied, this may cause a malfunction
of the camera module.
Setting
Negative
Positive
2.0 µs or less
1 frame time or more
Trigger input polarity = Negative
2.0 µs or less
1 frame time or more
Trigger input polarity = Positive
* XCG-CG160/C160C: Unavailable. Dedicated to output.
12
5 to 24 V (DC IN connector 2nd pin)
3.5 to 5.5 V (DC IN connector 3rd
and 4th pins*)
0 to 0.4 V
5 to 24 V (DC IN connector 2nd pin)
3.5 to 5.5 V (DC IN connector 3rd
and 4th pins*)
0 to 0.4 V