SenTech STC-C42A Applications Manual
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STC-C42A/C43A
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Small Cubic Type
CCIR High-Resolution
Monochrome Analog Camera

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  • Page 1 STC-C42A/C43A Application Manual Small Cubic Type CCIR High-Resolution Monochrome Analog Camera...
  • Page 2 STC-C42A/C43A Safety Precautions For U.S.A. For U.S.A. CAUTION CAUTION Warning: Warning: For U.S.A. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Warning: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    STC-C42A/C43A Contents I. Rear Panel Specifications………………………………………………………………………. A. 12pin Connector…………………………………………………………………………. B. DIP Switch Settings……………………………………………………………………... C. External Sync (HD/VD) Signal Impedance Switch…………………………………... D. Gain Switch………………………………………………………………………………. II. Input / Output Signal Specifications…………………………………………………………... A. Input Signal Specifications……………………………………………………………… 1. External Sync Signals…………………………………………………………….. B. Output Signals Specifications…………………………………………………………..
  • Page 4: Rear Panel Specifications

    STC-C42A/C43A I. Rear Panel Specifications A. 12 Pin Connector B. DIP Switch E. Manual Gain Pot D. Gain Switch C. External Sync (HD / VD) Signal Impedance Switch A. 12 Pin Connector The connector type: HR10A – 10R – 12PB (Hirose) or equivalent...
  • Page 5: Dip Switch Settings

    STC-C42A/C43A B. DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch Settings No. 1 to 4: Shutter Speed Shutter Speed No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 1/50 seconds 1/100 seconds 1/120 seconds 1/250 seconds 1/500 seconds 1/1,000 seconds 1/2,000 seconds 1/4,000 seconds 1/5,000 seconds 1/8,000 seconds...
  • Page 6: Input / Output Signal Specifications

    STC-C42A/C43A II. Input / Output Signal Specifications A. Input Signal Specifications 1. External Sync Signals a. Signal Level: 2.0 to 5.0 Vp-p 75 / 10k Ω (Switch Selectable) b. Termination Impedance: c. Signal Polarity: Negative 1/2 H 7 +/- 3...
  • Page 7: Camera Output Timing Charts

    STC-C42A/C43A III. Camera Output Timing Charts A. Horizontal Timing 1 CLK = 70.5 nseconds 98CLK 91CLK 741CLK CCD out H-trans. Holt Effective pixels 752CLK 1CLK Horizontal blanking 167CLK Video out Video output active term 21CLK 70CLK 76CLK 741CLK 908CLK One horizontal (1H)
  • Page 8: Vertical Timing

    STC-C42A/C43A B. Vertical Timing 1. 2:1 interlace (Frame integration) Odd field Even field 312.5H 312.5H 7.5H 305H 315H CCD out 287.5H 287.5H Video out Vertical blanking Vertical blanking 2. 2:1 interlace (Field integration) Odd field Even field 312.5H 312.5H 7.5H...
  • Page 9: Communication Protocol Specifications

    STC-C42A/C43A IV. Communication Protocol Specifications This camera has a communication function that enables external devices, such as the PC, to control the camera functions and parameters. Use the “CLCtrl” communication software (version 9.0 or later) to communicate, or follow the communication protocol described below to communicate with the camera.
  • Page 10: The Communication Format

    STC-C42A/C43A C. The Communication Format 1. Sending Data Format from the PC to the Camera is shown below: a. Sending the read command: Device Code Read / Write Page Selection Command Code Data Length Data 8 bit 1 bit 8 bit...
  • Page 11: The Camera Control Command

    STC-C42A/C43A D. The Camera Control Command 1. The Camera Command List Notes:  The data unit of each command is 1 byte (8bit).  The data can be saved to the EEPROM if there is “X” in the “Save to EEPROM” column in the below list.
  • Page 12 STC-C42A/C43A Command Save to Initial Data Read / Write Function EEPROM Data Range Control selection (Rear panel / communication) 98bit: D[7…0]) Read / Write The value of DAC reference voltage (8bit: D[7…0]) Read / Write 0DH address Fixed gain value for the rear panel (8bit: D[7…0])
  • Page 13: Descriptions Of The Camera Control Commands

    STC-C42A/C43A 2. Descriptions of the Camera Control Commands (The underline settings are factory default settings) Command No. Command Descriptions 0DH: [Back up data of the factory adjusted value for DAC reference voltage] DAV_BK[7…0] This data is the factory adjusted DAC reference voltage that is set to the address 61H.
  • Page 14 STC-C42A/C43A Command No. Command Descriptions [The exposure time (H) of the electronic shutter] Initial data: SVR[15…0] = 0, data range: 0 to 313 This and SHR[15…0] set the preset shutter speed (or CCD exposure time) for the electronic shutter. The preset shutter speed is defined by the following formula: Preset Shutter Speed = SVR[15…0] x (1H cycle time) + SHR[15…0] x (1CLK cycle time)
  • Page 15 STC-C42A/C43A Command No. Command Descriptions [Control selection (Rear panel / communication)] Initial data: SWCOM[7…0] = 0 This sets the following control selections. D[7…0] 60H: Always set “000000” SW COM[7…0] D7 to D2: No function Control selection 0: DIP switch on the camera...
  • Page 16 STC-C42A/C43A Command No. Command Descriptions [Status of the DIP switch on the rear panel] This obtains the status of the DIP switch on the rear panel. D[9…0] Binning mode 0: ON (Binning) 1: OFF (Normal) Sync system 0: HD/ VD signals in (External)
  • Page 17 STC-C42A/C43A Revision Date (D/M/Y) Changes Name Notes 20/10/2008 New Document Sam Aimono Application Manual Rev1.0...
  • Page 18 STC-C42A/C43A Sensor Technologies America, Inc. 1345 Valwood Pkwy, Suite 320 Carrollton, Texas 75006-6891 TEL (972) 481-9223 FAX (972) 481-9209 http://www.sentechamerica.com/ Sensor Technology Co., Ltd. 7F, Harada Center Building 9-17, Naka cho 4chrome Atsugi-city, Kanagawa 243-0018 Japan TEL +81-46-295-7061 FAX +81-46-295-7066 http://www.sentech.co.jp/...

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