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Page 1: Camera Module
A-C3H-100-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Module Technical Manual XCL-X700/V500 2004 Sony Corporation... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Location and Function of Parts and Controls ..7 Front/Top/Bottom ............7 Rear ................8 Connecting the cables ..........9 Functions of the XCL-X700 About the Camera Modes ........11 Normal Mode (when operating in external synchronization) ............ 11 Restart/ Reset mode (when operating in external synchronization) ............ - Page 3 Setting Value Control Commands ......46 Other Commands ............. 46 Command List ............47 Specifications Specifications ............48 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (Typical Values) ............. 49 XCL-X700 Dimensions ........... 50 XCL-V500 Dimensions ........... 51 Appendix Available Accessory Lenses ........52 XCL-X700/V500...
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Page 4: Overview
High image quality camera module. This camera module outputs digital images utilizing LVDS via the digital interface The XCL-X700 (XGA) has a progressive scan CCD of connector. 800,000 pixels. The XCL-V500 (VGA) has a progressive scan CCD of 330,000 pixels. Both cameras produce high-resolution images. - Page 5 The CCD is driven at high speed during a High-rate scan or Binning operation. In this situation, if intense light is input to the camera, the peripheral areas of the video image may be affected. In such a situation, adjust the amount of light using the iris. XCL-X700/V500...
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Page 6: System Components
Camera module interface board 1MA26-4560-OSC-200 (2 m, 6.6 ft) 500 (5 m, 16.4 ft) A00 (10 m, 32.8 ft) Connection Diagram C-mount lens Recommended lens for the XCL-X700: VCL-12YM Recommended lens for the XCL-V500: VCL-08YM/12YM/16Y-M/25Y-M/50Y-M VCL-08YM XCL-X700/V500 VCL-12YM CLOCK HD/VD... -
Page 7: Location And Function Of Parts And Controls
4 Reference holes (at the bottom) These precision screw holes are for locking the camera 2 Guide holes (at the top) module. Locking the camera module using these holes secures the optical axis alignment. These screw holes help to lock the camera module. XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 8: Rear
3.3 volt IC. the VIDEO connectors of the DC-700. Make sure to Frequency: XCL-X700: 29.5 MHz to 59.0 MHz input external clock signals that meet the following XCL-V500: 24.545 MHz to 49.09 MHz Connections: Input a CLOCK (+) signal to the VIDEO 1 specifications to both connectors. -
Page 9: Connecting The Cables
Specifications for the External Trigger Signal Amplitude: LVDS using a 3.3 volt IC Polarity: positive Connections: Input a TRIG (–) signal to the 9th pin. Input a TRIG (+) signal to the 22nd pin. XCL-X700/V500... - Page 10 Control functions Description Operating mode Normal/Restart reset/trigger mode 1/ trigger mode 2 Shutter speed Normal XCL-X700: OFF ( 20000 XCL-V500: OFF ( 30000 Trigger Internal setting: OFF (the same as above) - 100000...
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Page 11: Functions Of The Xcl-X700
Functions of the XCL-X700 Functions of the XCL-X700 About the Camera Modes Normal Mode (when operating in external synchronization) Description: Outputs each independent pixel video Application: Use this mode to provides continuous signal for 1/29.2 second. Internal or external standard video output. -
Page 12: Trigger Mode1 (When Operating In External Synchronization With The Shutter Operation Controlled By A Trigger Pulse Width)
Functions of the XCL-X700 Trigger Mode1 (when operating in external synchronization with the shutter operation controlled by a trigger pulse width) Description: Controls the shutter synchronized with signals and the External-VD signals should be 1:1. externally input trigger signals and outputs each... -
Page 13: About The Camera Functions
Functions of the XCL-X700 About the Camera Functions controlled by external trigger pulse width: Electronic Shutter Function You can obtain an arbitrary shutter speed by setting the external trigger pulse width to the range of 2 µsec Normal Shutter to 1/4 sec. - Page 14 Functions of the XCL-X700 This camera module 1 Exposure time External trigger T1 = approx. Effective image interval + Exposure time Internal-VD Effective image interval Video out Exposure time This camera module 2 External trigger T2 = approx. Effective image interval...
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Page 15: External Clock Input Function
Functions of the XCL-X700 External Clock Input Function Previously, the operating speed of a camera was fixed. By utilizing the external clock input function, clock This camera can change its operating speed from the jitter is completely eliminated. normal speed to half of that. -
Page 16: Binning Function
Functions of the XCL-X700 Binning Function The speed of the electronic shutter is determined by the frequency of the external input clock signals. Mixed signals for vertically adjacent pixels of the Calculate the shutter speed according to the following output of the CCD are output in this function and formula. -
Page 17: High-Rate Scan I Function
Functions of the XCL-X700 High-rate scan I Function You can transfer less critical portions of the image need to make the external trigger interval setting for except for the important center section of the effective Trigger Mode1.) image at high frame rates and obtain image output at Only Restart/Reset mode and Trigger Mode1 are high frame rates. - Page 18 Functions of the XCL-X700 Settings for High-rate scan I Shaded items are items to be set by the user, after which the following effective lines and frame rates can be obtained. Restart/Reset Mode Binning: OFF External-VD interval [H] External-VD width [H]...
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Page 19: High-Rate Scan Ii Function
Functions of the XCL-X700 High-rate scan II Function You can divide the effective image interval vertically corresponding to the effective image interval and less into 16 sections and select arbitrary sections as the critical sections to be transferred at high frame rates are effective image. - Page 20 Functions of the XCL-X700 Timing Chart for High-rate scan II while using the Overlap function (slow to mid-speed shutter) Trigger interval 1~3H External trigger Internal-VD Effective image interval BLKG interval (FVAL) Video out Timing Chart for High-rate scan II while using the Overlap function (middle to high speed shutter)
- Page 21 Functions of the XCL-X700 Settings for High-rate scan II Shaded items are the items to be set by the user, after which the following effective lines and frame rates can be obtained. Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS...
- Page 22 Functions of the XCL-X700 Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS...
- Page 23 Functions of the XCL-X700 Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Trigger interval [H] FPS Effective Lines [H] Notes •...
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Page 24: Input/Output Signal Specifications
Functions of the XCL-X700 Input/Output Signal Specifications External-HD/VD input phase specifications Reference 1CLK=33.9 ns Phase Point External-HD 100CLK 100CLK Falling Edge of External-VD 5CLK Rising Edge of 100CLK External-VD Rising edge of External-VD: Input External-HD/VD signals that meet the specifications indicated above. -
Page 25: External-Hd Input Specifications
Functions of the XCL-X700 External-HD Input Specifications DC IN connector 75 Ω termination ON: 5 V 75 Ω termination OFF: 2 to 5 V 2~5 V 0~0.6 V The voltage measured with input impedance of 75 Ω 2.0~5.0 µ s / 10 kΩ... -
Page 26: Trigger Pulse Specifications
Functions of the XCL-X700 Trigger Pulse Specifications DC IN connector 2~5 V 0~0.6 V The voltage measured when the input impedance is 10 kΩ or 2.0 µ s~1/4 s more DIGITAL IF connector Input signals meeting the input specifications above converted to the signal level of the LVDS system (output by the 3.3 V IC). -
Page 27: Ccd Output Waveform Timing Chart
Functions of the XCL-X700 CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chartt (1CLK = 39.9 ns) • 1270CLK 102CLK Internal-HD 5CLK 11CLK 5CLK 29CLK 1024CLK 164CLK CCD output signal 40CLK 3CLK HBLKG ( LVAL ) 246CLK Transfer Video... -
Page 28: Functions Of The Xcl-V500
External-VD signals, object. synchronized with External-VD signals. External synchronization is recommended. Application: Use this mode when you cannot gain 1/60 s (525H) 1/60 s (525H) 1/30 s (1050H) External-VD Internal-VD occurs 1H later. External-HD Video out XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 29: Trigger Mode1 (When Operating In External Synchronization With The Shutter Operation Controlled By A Trigger Pulse Width)
External- synchronization with externally input trigger VD signals as in case of the Trigger Mode1. signals after a certain period. Internal or external synchronization is recommended. 1 to 3H External trigger Internal-VD Video out XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 30: About The Camera Functions
Previous analog cameras 1 Exposure time External trigger T1 = approx. Effective image interval + Exposure time Internal-VD Effective image interval Video out Previous analog cameras 2 Exposure time External trigger T2 = approx. Effective image interval Internal-VD Noise generated Video out XCL-X700/V500... - Page 31 Overlap function, video output may be disturbed. • A deviation of a maximum about 1H is generated for the exposure time by the Overlap function, so the supported shutter speeds are limited to those for which this exposure deviation can be ignored. XCL-X700/V500...
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Page 32: External Clock Input Function
The amount of the shift is not always the same and varies within the range described above every time the power is turned on. • Be aware that noise is generated when the Internal/ External clock is switched. XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 33: Binning Function
Exposure time = { external trigger pulse width } + 144 × 2/ECLK Shutter speed = 1/Exposure time Be aware that the external trigger pulse width should be set in the range of 3 µsec to 1/4 sec when inputting external clock signals. XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 34: High-Rate Scan I Function
External-VD signals and the trigger interval (You also electronic shutter. Trigger interval 1H or more External trigger External-VD External-HD 2H or more VBLKG (FVAL) Video out BLKG interval Effective image interval XCL-X700/V500... - Page 35 Overlap function. For middle to high shutter speeds, follow the settings for High-rate scan II (See page 36 and 37) for External-VD/trigger signals. While in Restart/Reset Mode, the shutter speed is fixed in accordance with the External-VD interval. XCL-X700/V500...
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Page 36: High-Rate Scan Ii Function
Only the external trigger pulse width shutter is are set by the external trigger input interval and then supported for the electronic shutter. inputting a command. Necessary sections FPS: 0 RPS: 6 FPS: 4 RPS: 3 FPS: 6 RPS: 0 XCL-X700/V500... - Page 37 + 1H without using the Overlap function as indicated in the timing chart above. The timing chart above shows the case when the exposure time is set to less than 1H. (Change trigger pulse width XCL-X700/V500...
- Page 38 • Frame rate is equal to the trigger interval in the settings indicated above. (This is the highest frame rate.) • The settings indicated above apply to the settings of slow to middle shutter speeds while using the Overlap function. XCL-X700/V500...
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Page 39: Input/Output Signal Specifications
• To operate the camera module in the Normal Mode with external synchronization, input External-VD signals with a 525H interval. To operate the camera module in the Normal Mode with external synchronization with the Binning function on, input External-VD signals with a 263H interval. XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 40: External-Hd Input Specification
H level: 1.5 V to 1.7 V L level: 0.8 V to 1.0 V HD/VD Output Specifications (only for the DC IN connector) 4.5 V The voltage measured when terminated with 10 kΩ or more XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 41: Trigger Pulse Specifications
Be aware that if module will not recognize the input signals properly. this condition is not observed, both horizontal sync H level: 1.5 V to 1.7 V signals and video output signals stop. L level: 0.8 V to 1.0 V XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 42: Ccd Output Waveform Timing Chart
Dummy Optical output blanking stop bits black signal period period Note Some interface boards for the camera (frame grabber) may not obtain up to 494 H. In this situation, reduce 1 to 3H of vertical area to be obtained. XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 43: Camera Control Command
Use decimal numbers for parameters. Serial Communication Specifications Command Input and Response The serial communication system for the XCL-X700/ V500 is an asynchronous method compliant with RS- When the camera receives commands from the host, it 232C. The following table shows the transmission returns a response after each command is processed. -
Page 44: Command Specifications
Specifications <Input> PARTIAL 1 <CR> <Output on screen> ok <CR/LF> This section describes the details of control commands available for the XCL-X700/V500, classified by If command execution is terminated abnormally, the category. screen displays “error status.” Camera Control Commands When no parameter is input for a command with... - Page 45 [Process] Selects an internal or external master [Process] Sets the Lower High-Speed Transfer clock. Areas while performing the Partial Scan II. For details, refer to “Settings for High-rate scan II.” See page 21 for the X700 and page 38 for the V500. XCL-X700/V500...
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Page 46: Setting Value Control Commands
Help Display [Process] Writes all data related to camera control [Command] HELP commands to the EEPROM. [Process] Displays the list of available commands. The setup of COMM setting commands (an RS232C communication speed) is outside the scope of control. XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 47: Command List
BRATE Baud rate — Serial communication speed setting INIT — — Setting initialization SAVE — — Save settings LOAD — — Read settings RMEM — — Setting value acquisition VERSION — — Version display HELP — — Help display XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 48: Specifications
(horizontal/vertical) (Internal clock) XCL-V500: 648 × 494 XCL-V500: 31.47 kHz ± 1% (horizontal/vertical) (Internal clock) Horizontal resolution XCL-X700: 800 TV lines CCD horizontal drive frequency XCL-V500: 500 TV lines XCL-X700: 29.5 MHz (Internal Sensitivity 400 lx, F5.6 (0 dB) clock) Minimum illumination XCL-V500: 24.55 MHz... -
Page 49: Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (Typical Values)
(Typical Values) Accessories Lens mount cap (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change Relative sensitivity without notice. IMPORTANT The nameplate is located on the bottom. 1000 Wavelength (nm) (Lens characteristics included, and light source characteristics excluded.) XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 50: Xcl-X700 Dimensions
Specifications XCL-X700 Dimensions 2-M3, depth 3 14.5 ( 12 ( 30 (1 29 (1 15 ( 23.7 ( 4-M2, depth 3 3-M3, depth 3 16.5 ( 22 ( 42 (1 Unit: mm (inches) XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 51: Xcl-V500 Dimensions
Specifications XCL-V500 Dimensions 2-M3, depth 3 14.5 ( 29 (1 12 ( 30 (1 15 ( 23.7 ( 4-M2, depth 3 16.5 ( 22 ( 3-M3, depth 3 42 (1 Unit: mm (inches) XCL-X700/V500... -
Page 52: Appendix
Technical information contained herein is for reference only and does not convey any license by any implication or otherwise under any intellectual property right or other right of Sony or third parties. Sony cannot assume responsibility for any right infringements arising out of the use of this information. XCL-X700/V500...