Multicam multimode very-high-resolution b/w camera (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for Texas Instruments MC-1000WU-20A
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MC-1000WU-20A High-Resolution B/W Camera User’s Guide Literature No. SOCU007 May 1998 Printed on Recycled Paper...
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About This Manual This User’s Guide provides installation, operation, and maintenance informa- tion for the MC-1000WU-20A black and white video camera. How to Use This Manual This document contains the following chapters: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Specifications Chapter 3 –...
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Tables Figures 1–1 MC-1000WU-20A Interface Options and Mode Selection 2–1 Input Interface Circuit of VD, HD, and MCK 2–2 Output Interface Circuit of Pixel and Shutter Monitor A–1 Functional Block Diagram ............
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General Description This User’s Guide describes installation, operation, and maintenance for the MC-1000WU-20A video camera. Topic Features ........... . .
Features 1.1 Features The Texas Instruments MC-1000WU-20A camera features the Texas Instruments TC215 solid-state monochrome charge-coupled-device (CCD) image sensor. The camera is for vision system applications requiring high- resolution and high-sensitivity operation. The camera features include: TV frame rate, 15 Hz High sensitivity, 0.35 lux typical...
1.2 Introduction The MC-1000WU-20A is one of a series of high-resolution video cameras that employs TI’s mega-pixel CCD image sensors. The cameras are intended for scientific and industrial imaging applications where image data processing is required. The MC-1000WU-20A camera employs the TI TC215 full-frame CCD image sensor, which features 1,017,000 active photosites, resulting in a very-high- resolution image.
Physical Description 1.3 Physical Description The MC-1000WU-20A camera is housed in an aluminum case 210.6 mm long (excluding lens) by 68.0 mm high by 68.0 mm wide. It is self-contained except for power supply and monitor. The camera weighs 2.09 pounds.
MC-1000WU-20A CCD camera Lens (optional) (not supplied)(??If not supplied, it won’t be in the in- ventory??) MC-1000WU-20A CCD Camera User’s Guide Auto iris connector Power connector (optional power supply) I/O interface connector (not supplied)(??If not supplied, it won’t be in...
Once the shutter or strobe light is chosen, an appropriate lens may also be selected. The MC-1000WU-20A camera supplies analog video at either a 15-Hz frame rate in the TV mode or a 10-Hz frame rate in the shutter mode and can be displayed directly to a video monitor capable of those frame rates.
2.1 Specifications Table 2–1 lists the specifications for the MC-1000WU-20A camera. Table 2–1. Specifications Item Specification Imager Texas Instruments TC215 Full-Frame CCD Resolution 1024(H) 1000(H) Pixel size Imager size H: 12.2 mm V: 12.0 mm Synchronization Internal/external (jumper selectable) TV mode...
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Table 2–1. Specifications (Continued) Item Specification –10 _ C to +45 _ C Operating temperature –30 _ C to +85 _ C Storage temperature Dimensions 68 (W) Weight 2.09 lbs 68 (H) 210.6 (D) mm Specifications...
Interface Circuit 2.2 Interface Circuit The input interface circuit of VD, HD, and MCK shown in Figure 2–1, consists of one SN75124 input gate pulled up through a 4.7-k pulled down to ground through an optional 100- down is selected by jumpers JP1 (MCK), JP2 (HD), and JP3 (VD). Figure 2–1.
This chapter describes interface assignments and gives instructions for installing and testing the camera. Topic Interface Assignments ........Installation Procedure .
Interface Assignments 3.1 Interface Assignments Depending upon the application, it may be necessary to build a camera cable that contains some combination of the signals listed below: Table 3–1. Auto Iris Connector Pin Assignment Note: Connectors Camera side: PRC05-R5M (Tagimi) Cable side: PRC05-P5F (Tagimi) Table 3–2.
Connecting an Auto-Iris Lens Most auto-iris lenses can be used with MC-1000 series cameras. Connect the auto-iris lens to the MC-1000WU-20A camera per the auto-iris connector pin- out table in Section 3.1 and the lens wiring schematic provided by the lens manufacturer.
Post-Installation Test 3.3 Post-Installation Test When the power and monitor connections have been made, test the camera by applying power to the monitor and the external power supply (if used). The green power-on LED on the camera rear panel should light and an image should appear on the display.
This chapter describes general and external operating procedures for the MC-1000WU-20A camera. Topic General Operating Procedures External Operation (See Appendix B) Chapter 4 Operation Page ....... . .
TV frame-buffer or frame-storage computer or hardware system, an optical system (lens), and a power supply. The MC-1000WU-20A camera operates with little or no opera- tor adjustment after the initial setup period. The following paragraphs give op- erating procedures for the camera.
4.2 External Operation (See Appendix B) Figure B–1. TV Internal Mode Figure B–2. TV External Mode Figure B–3. The Relationship of Vertical Sync Out and Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light. Figure B–4. The Relationship of Horizontal Drive Input and Video Output Figure B–5.
Chapter 5 CCD Circuit Description This chapter describes the TC215 CCD image sensor circuit used in the camera. Topic Page The CCD Array ..........CCD Circuit Description...
The CCD Array 5.1 The CCD Array The TC215 is a full-frame charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor that provides very-high-resolution image acquisition for image processing applications such as robotics vision, medical x-ray analysis, and metrology. The image format of the sensor measures 12.0 mm horizontally by 12.2 mm vertically;...
Cleaning 6.1 Cleaning The camera body, lens, and the CCD imager optical glass window should be kept clean and free of dust and grime. Keeping the lens and the CCD imager window clean enhances the picture, ensuring better results in the camera application.
Functional Block Diagram A.1 Functional Block Diagram Figure A–1. Functional Block Diagram 3 AD CCD Board 3 AM Interface Board (20M) 3 AJ Logic Board 3 AN 3 AK Board Connector Board 3 AR Video Process Board Power In 3 AH Auto IRIS Power/Driver Board...
Timing Diagrams B.1 Timing Diagrams Figure B–1.TV Internal Mode (see Note) 1050H 1050H Vertical SYNC (Internal) Shutter Window † Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light Composite Video (Out) Read Out Read Out 1017H 1017H Vertical Vertical Blank Blank † No output. This timing indicates CCD state which can be the integration. Shutter or strobe timing have to be synchronized with this window period.
Timing Diagrams Figure B–4.The Relationship of Horizontal Drive Input and Video Output HD (Input) Video (Output) Figure B–5.Shutter Internal Mode Integrate Frame Shutter Command (Input) Integrate (Flex Timing) Shutter Monitor † (Out) Flush Vertical SYNC (Internal) Continuous AB Clock Shutter Window Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light Recomended Timing For High Dynamic Range XXXX Source Due to The Capability State.
Timing Diagrams Figure B–8.HD Input Waveform 1/F (H) HD (Input) 3 to 10 s Figure B–9.The Relationship of VD Input and C-Sync TTL Level VD (Input) 1 to 9H C–SYNC...
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments and its subsidiaries (TI) reserve the right to make changes to their products or to discontinue any product or service without notice, and advise customers to obtain the latest version of relevant information to verify, before placing orders, that information being relied on is current and complete. All products are sold subject to the terms and conditions of sale supplied at the time of order acknowledgement, including those pertaining to warranty, patent infringement, and limitation of liability.