2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 Table of Contents...
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2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 Video Commands ............................26...
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2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.11.14...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 1 Figures &...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 2 Revision History...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 3 Introduction...
T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 3.2 Disclaimer This product should only be used for image capturing and processing. KAYA Instruments will assume no responsibility for any damage that may ensue by the use of the camera for any purpose other than intended, as previously stated.
T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 4 Overview This user manual provides a detailed overview of KAYAS’s IRON SDI cameras operation. All cameras are suited for a wide variety of applications such low light surveillance, special effects, sports broadcasting, etc.
T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 5 Supported Formats Iron SDI camera support multiple standard video formats including HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI, depending on the camera’s sensor resolution. Changing format can be done dynamically, using serial interface, or format configuration can be saved and loaded on startup.
6.1 Camera Connection KAYA’s Iron SDI cameras are easy to set up and operate. The camera needs to be connected to a power source, using the supplied cable, and to an SDI capture card or monitor. Under normal circumstances the camera will start streaming to an SDI input as soon as it is powered.
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 6.2 Troubleshooting...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 7 Image Processing Flow...
8.2 Terminal Usage 8.2.1 Terminal The Iron SDI can be controlled via a simple terminal connection. All commands consist of ASCI characters. 8.2.2 Terminal Settings The terminal interfaces are either RS232 or RS485 and are connected via the GPIO connector. The default interface settings are: ...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.3 Commands...
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2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 reboot...
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2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 cam_roi_offset_info...
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2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 genlock_lol_filter...
T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.4 RS485 Interface An RS485 Bus allows for multiple Iron SDI systems to be used simultaneously with a single RS485 Master controller; please note that an RS485 to RS232 adapter must be used.
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.4.3 rs485_bc_addr <address>...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.5 Settings Handling...
Appendix 1: Firmware Update for a detailed explanation. Remarks: 1. Only official firmware update file, provided by KAYA Instruments should be used to update camera. Other binary files may, or may not harm the camera and make it un-usable. 8.6.4 version Dumps a detailed version information about the system with system ID and firmware version.
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.6.5 name <name string>...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.7 Camera Commands...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.7.4 identify...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.8 Video Commands...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.8.2 downscale <channel=1>...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.8.3 sdi_black <offset>...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.8.7 post_cont <factor>...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.8.10 wb...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 Value...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.8.19 black_blue <offset>...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 color_cross_c7...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.8.25 color_space <color space>...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.9 Defect Pixel Correction...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.9.3 dpc_del_pixel...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.11 Loop-up Table Management...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.11.2 lut_mode <mode>...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 Example:...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.11.13...
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2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 To avoid a discontinuity in the gamma-function select the brightness (offset) for the non-linear part by the...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.11.17...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.13 Auto Exposure...
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2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 Example 1:...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.14 Genlock...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 8.14.4 genlock_offset <v_offset>...
2 0 H a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 9 Hardware Reference...
Please note that the firmware can also be updated via the SDIControlPoint software that offers a user friendly GUI. For more information please refer to section SDIControlPoint. The Iron SDI Camera supports firmware update via serial terminal over RS232 protocol. To initiate a firmware update, follow the next steps: 5. Download the latest firmware from KAYA's website.
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