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MC133x
High Speed CMOS Camera
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02
Camera-Firmware:
Kamera ID Nr.:
MC133x
Copyright © 2004, 2005 Mikrotron GmbH
Mikrotron GmbH
Landshuter Str. 20-22
D-85716 Unterschleißheim
Germany
B1.21-V1.83-F2.64-C1.77
Tel.: +49 89 726342 00
Fax: +49 89 726342 99
info@mikrotron.de
www.mikrotron.de
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- Page 1 MC133x High Speed CMOS Camera MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 Camera-Firmware: B1.21-V1.83-F2.64-C1.77 Kamera ID Nr.: MC133x Copyright © 2004, 2005 Mikrotron GmbH Tel.: +49 89 726342 00 Mikrotron GmbH Landshuter Str. 20-22 Fax: +49 89 726342 99 D-85716 Unterschleißheim info@mikrotron.de...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 Table of contents General..........................4 Scope of this manual ............................... 4 For customers in the U.S.A............................. 4 For customers in Canada ............................4 Pour utilisateurs au Canada ............................. 4 Life Support Applications ............................4 Declaration of conformity ............................ - Page 3 MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 6.4.6.4 External Synchronisation ........................25 6.4.6.5 Asynchronous exposure, shutter control by timer................... 26 6.4.6.6 Frame rate with asynchronous exposure ....................26 6.4.7 ImageBLITZ trigger ............................26 6.4.8 Horizontal pixelbinning............................ 27 6.4.9 Vertical pixelbinning ............................27 6.4.10...
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Page 4: General
1.1 Scope of this manual This manual is written for the experienced programmer/ systems engineer who wants to learn all about the features of the high speed MC133x cameras to be integrated into its own prod- ucts. This manual does not cover the installation and the explanation of the driver software on the Host PC. -
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 1.6 Declaration of conformity Manufacturer: Mikrotron GmbH Address: Landshuter Str. 20-22 D-85716 Unterschleissheim Germany Product: camera MC1330..MC1337 The dedicated products conform to the requirements of the Council Directives 89/336/EWG for the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic consistency. -
Page 6: Warranty Note
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 1.7 Warranty Note Do not open the body of the camera. The warranty becomes void if the body is opened. 1.8 Remarks, Warnings This document contains important remarks and warnings. See the corresponding symbols:... -
Page 7: Introduction
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 2 Introduction The MC133x is a high resolution high speed CMOS camera camera with 1280•1024 pixel and up to 4GB of internal frame storage. Benefits of CMOS technology are high speed, random access to pixels with free programmability and low power. An internal NiMh battery allows for video recording at 500fps and 1280x1024 for more than ½... -
Page 8: Getting Started
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 3 Getting started Before starting to operate the camera, make sure that the following equipment is available: Camera MC133x C-Mount Lens Mikrotron Support CD Image processing system, e.g.: PC, with GigaBit Ethernet interface. Additional items: 1 power supply 12VDC, 1,25A min. -
Page 9: Hardware
10,5 … 24 V @ 15 Watt max. See also Connector pinning 4.1.1.1 Power switch The power switch is located on the right side of the MC133x close to the power connector. Use a pen to press the button. 4.1.1.2 Power LED The green LED above the power switch shows the power on condition if either battery power or external power is available and the charging condition. -
Page 10: Battery
When the camera is operating and external power is applied, the battery is charged to app. 1/3 of its total capacity. 4.1.1.4 Status LED The status LED shows the momentary operating status of the MC133x. Status LED Condition... -
Page 11: Initial Setup
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 5 Initial setup The MC133x is delivered with initial parameters and therefore does not need to be configured via the serial link. 5.1 Power up operating condition After power up and sucessful firmware load (app. 15sec) the MC133x is prepared for circular recording @ 1280x1024 resolution and 500 frames/sec. -
Page 12: Configuration
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 6 Configuration The MC133x has several registers, r1..rf , each 10 bit wide, eight D/A registers, a1..a8, 8-bit wide, one clock table select register, 4 bit wide, two random clock select registers, 6-bytes wide, and three memory control registers, 32-bits wide. The contents of all the above registers is called a profile. -
Page 13: Write Pointer/Counters
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 1/2/4 GB internal RAM Writing to memory Reading from memory Trailer Programmable parameters are: Programmable parameters are: Second ring trailer counter length length of memory Trailer used for reading length of memory used for writing... -
Page 14: Memory Write Register :R1
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 MC133x can be equipped with up to four boards of the same capacity for a maximum of 4GB. command for camera identifier and memory sizes. Use capital letter :R for programming of the memory register. -
Page 15: Memory Pointer/Counter Register :R2
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 Bits 3..2 are selected according to the camera identifier retrieved with the :v command. These bits are read only. Bit 4 can be cleared/set if a reset of memory control logic is required. Bits 6..5 select the memory size: 0=1GB, 1=2GB, 3=4GB, must be initialized by control programme on power up. -
Page 16: Concatenated Memory Register Settings
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 Syntax Bits Value Description :R3<xxxxxxxx> Stop Read memory xxxxxxxx = 8 ASCII hex characters read frames from memory (address = R24xxxxxxx, length = :R2Cxxxxxxx) Read single frame from memory address Read last previously written frame from memory continuously if :R1[1..0] is 3 and :R3[0] = 1. - Page 17 MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 Use this command to read memory. Set the read length to one or more frames. Length of multiple frames is more efficient, because less commands are issued. Write continuous, Use this mode to read data that is being circular written.
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Page 18: Read Single Memory Registers
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 6.3.6 Read single memory registers Use :z1 .. :z6 commands to read memory registers :R1..:R3. Eight ASCII characters with their hex contents are returned. Syntax Description Read :R1, Bit 0 might be clear thru previous stop write action Read :R2[0,29..0]... -
Page 19: Mc133X Sensor Commands
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 6.4 MC133x sensor commands The sensor logic of the MC133x is the same as the logic of the industrie proven MC131x cam- era series. Therefore all MC1310 commands apply for the MC133x. Syntax Range... -
Page 20: Sensor Registers
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 6.4.1 Sensor registers All sensor registers are 10 Bits wide and represented by three ASCII hex characters 000..3ff. -
Page 21: Image Quality
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 Syntax Bits Value Description :r1<xxx> 9..0 0..0x3ff Address of irst line to be output :r2<xxx> 9..0 0..0x3ff Exposure time = :r2[] * Sensor clock :r3<xxx> 9..0 0..0x3ff Number of lines + 1 :r4<xxx> 9..0 0..0x7f... -
Page 22: Fpn
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 6.4.2.1 FPN The Fixed Pattern Noise setting reduces the fixed pattern noise that is typical to CMOS sen- sors. This level might be changed if the sensor clock frequency is changed. For adjustment set the lens out of focus and to a medium grey level. -
Page 23: Number Of Lines
6.4.4 Clock selection The MC133x works with two clocks (pixel and sensor clock) inside. Pixel clock is set to a fixed value of 90,112 MHz and not adjustable. Sensor clock must be adjusted in dependence of the chosen frame rate. -
Page 24: Image Format/Speed Change
6.4.6.1 Type of exposure The MC133x can expose the images synchronous or asynchronous. Synchronous means that the next image is exposed, while the current image is output. With asynchronous exposure, an external signal starts exposure, and the exposed image is output after the exposure ends. -
Page 25: Synchronous Operation With Shutter
Frame rate: = 1 / (time/line • number of lines+1) or: / (136 • (r3[9..0] +2)) sens 6.4.6.4 External Synchronisation Multiple MC133x cameras can be synchronized to an external signal with a frequency that is below the free-running frame rate of the cameras to be synchronized. A “master – camera”... -
Page 26: Asynchronous Exposure, Shutter Control By Timer
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 strobe output can be used to synchronize the “slave” cameras. Make sure that the “master” cameras free-running frame rate is selected to be a little bit less than the “slave”s cameras. Pin 8 of the I/O connector as input. -
Page 27: Horizontal Pixelbinning
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 The total number of pixel within the trigger window may not exceed 20480 pixel. After activation of ImageBLITZ, all subsequent images within the given ROI are compared to the stored image, and if at least once within a group of 10 pixel the absolute value of the dif- ference between actual grey value and stored grey value exceeds the limit given in: :ra[7..0] = threshold... -
Page 28: Digital Gain
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 To activate, set bit 2 in register 6. Command example: :r6034 Response: none 6.4.10 Digital gain Digital gain selection is only possible with video data width 2 x 8-Bit or 8 x 8-Bit. Out of the 10- bits sensor data either the most significant 8 bits (gain 1), or bits 8..1 (gain 2), or the least sig-... -
Page 29: Write User Profile
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 0000800300000000000000000000000000000000000000 all values hex, e.g.: 70 = 112 Sequence of transmitted data bytes: A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Sa1 Sa2 Sa3 Sb1 Sb2 Sb3 R1h R1l ... R15h R15l ↵ A1...A8 image level control (FPN, contrast…) -
Page 30: Read Camera Settings
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 Camera Identi- Output Memory Colour Comment fier Even numbers monochrome Odd numbers colour Second digit IEEE1394 No longer sup- even ported (as of 1Q. 2005) Second digit GigaBit 17..10 GigaBit 4..1 pcs. of 512MB memory modules 37..30... -
Page 31: Image Information Field
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 R1…R15 image size & position R1h ... high Byte Register1 Abb. description hex. Code R1l ... low Byte Register1 CR carriage return ↵ CR+LF (0dh + 0ah) line feed 6.4.14 Image information field Every image is marked with 32 Bytes that replace the first 32 Pixels of every image. -
Page 32: Free Text
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 6.4.15 Free Text Up to 16 lines, 16 characters of free text are stored as long as the MC133x is powered. Use this command to store descriptive text and absolute time together with recorded sequences. -
Page 33: Mechanical Dimensions
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 7 Mechanical dimensions 7.1 Camera body The camera body is with its dimensions of 93 x 69 x 111 mm (WxHxD, without lens) very compact. To fasten the camera there are two mounting holes M4x7mm and one tripod connection on each side available. -
Page 34: Lens Adjustment
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 1 1 0 . 8 7 5 . 8 2 2 . 5 0 - 1 . 8 m m 1 0 . 5 a d j u s ta b l e POWER TRIGGER 7.2 Lens adjustment... -
Page 35: Technical Features
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 8 Technical Features 8.1 Technical Data MC133x Monochrome Bayer Filter Number of pixel 1280 x 1024 Pixel size 12 x 12 µm Active area 15,36 (H) x 12,29 (V) mm Fill factor Sensitivity at 550 nm @ Vref = 1V (a2 = 66h) -
Page 36: Power Connector
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 8.2 Power connector Mating connector, view: Solder side 180°: Binder # 99-0413-00-05 (w/o shielding) 180°; Binder # 99-0413-10-05 (shielded, recommended) 90°: Binder # 99-0413-70-05 (w/o shielding) 90°: Binder # 99-0413-75-05 (shielded, recommended) www.binder-connector.de Pin Nr. -
Page 37: I/O Signals
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 8.4 I/O signals 8.4.1 TRIGGER / SYNC input signal definition The Digital Input 4/ Trigger and the Sync Input is isolated from the rest of the circuitry by an optocoupler. The pull-up resistors R33/R32 are powered by a internal DC/DC converter (X3.3V). -
Page 38: Digital Inputs 1-3 Signal Definition
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 8.4.3 Digital Inputs 1-3 signal definition The signals DIG IN1-3 are TTL input signals and are used as process signals, which are superimposed to the image. The input of the signals 8.4.4 SYNC OUT / ARM output signal definition This pin can output a SYNC OUT signal or a ARM signal, which can be selected by switching register bit rf[1]. -
Page 39: Spectral Response
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 8.5 Spectral response... -
Page 40: Sensitive Area Of A Pixel
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 Sensitive area of a pixel Pixel size: 12 x 12 µm Fill factor: 40 % Sensitive area: 10,5 x 6,5 µm 10.5 µm Sensitive Area µm 12 µm 12 µm... -
Page 41: Frequency Selection
MC133x Hardware Reference Manual Rev. 1.02 8.7 Frequency selection The below selection of frequencies are examples for possible adjustments of the sensor clock in the MC133x . Any other frequency can be programmed by an arbitrary clock command. Frequency / MHz Code... -
Page 42: Timing
8.8.1 Trigger Signal (EXP) If the MC133x is set for single, asynchronously triggered images, the trigger input drives the internal EXP signal. It is positive active if register 7, Bit 8 = 0, negativ active if register 7, Bit 8 = 1.
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