CIS VCC-5CL4MHS Quick start guide

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
Camera Link I/F
5.01M Pixels CMOS B/W Camera
VCC-5CL4MHS
Product Specifications
& Operational Manual
CIS Corporation

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
1
Table of Contents
PAGE
1. Handling Precautions .......................................................................................................................................2
2. Product Outline ...............................................................................................................................................3
3. System Configuration .......................................................................................................................................3
3.1. Camera ...................................................................................................................................................3
3.2. Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................3
3.3. Free Software ..........................................................................................................................................3
3.4. Packaging................................................................................................................................................3
4. Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................4
4.1. General Specifications ..............................................................................................................................4
4.2. Camera Input and Output Signals Specifications .........................................................................................5
4.3. CMOS Spectral Response ..........................................................................................................................6
4.4 Video Output Format ................................................................................................................................6
5. Camera Function Settings.................................................................................................................................7
5.1. The List of Preset Shutter .........................................................................................................................9
5.2. Formula to Calculate Manual Shutter Values at H Sync mode........................................................................9
5.3. Manual Shutter Settings with CLK Sync Mode (FAST Trigger Mode)...............................................................9
5.4. Notes for Function Settings .......................................................................................................................9
6. External Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................................................................. 10
6.1. 12pins Circular Connector HR10-10R-12PA(73) (HIROSE) or equivalent .................................................... 10
6.2. Camera Link Connector 12226-1100-00PL (SUMITOMO 3M)...................................................................... 11
6.3. PoCL/CL Selection Switch (SW1).............................................................................................................. 11
7. Timing Chart ................................................................................................................................................. 12
7.1. Horizontal Synchronous Signals Timing (10Tap8bit Configuration) .............................................................. 12
7.2. Vertical Synchronous Signals Timing (10Tap8bit Configuration) .................................................................. 12
7.3. Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode ..................................................................................................................... 13
7.4. FAST Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode.............................................................................................................. 14
7.5. Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode ............................................................................................................ 15
7.6. FAST Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode .................................................................................................... 16
8. Partial Scan Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 17
9. Remote Communication Function .................................................................................................................... 19
10. Pixel Defect Correction ................................................................................................................................... 21
11. User Data SAVE/Read Out Function ................................................................................................................. 25
11.1. SAVE User Data ..................................................................................................................................... 25
11.2. Reading Out of User Data ....................................................................................................................... 25
12. Factory Settings............................................................................................................................................. 26
13. Sensor Optical Axis Accuracy .......................................................................................................................... 27
14. Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................... 28
15. Case for Indemnity (Limited Warranty) ............................................................................................................ 29
16. CMOS Pixel Defect ......................................................................................................................................... 29
17. Product Support ............................................................................................................................................ 29
18. Ordering Information ..................................................................................................................................... 29
19. Licensing ...................................................................................................................................................... 29

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
2
1. Handling Precautions
The camera must not be used for any nuclear equipments or aerospace equipments with which mechanical failure or
malfunction could result in serious bodily injury or loss of human life. Our warranty does not apply to damages or defects
caused by irregular and/or abnormal use of the product.
Please observe all warnings and cautions stated below.
Our warranty does not apply to damages or malfunctions caused by neglecting these precautions.
Do not use or store the camera in the extremely dusty or humid places.
Do not apply excessive force or static electricity that could damage the camera.
Do not shoot direct images that are extremely bright (e.g., light source, sun, etc.), and when camera is not in use, put the
lens cap on.
Follow the instructions in Chapter 6, “External connector pin assignment” for connecting the camera. Improper
connection may cause damages not only to the camera but also to the connected devices.
Confirm the mutual ground potential carefully before connecting the camera to monitors or computers. Any AC leaks
from the connected devices may cause damages or destroy the camera.
Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Unstable or improper power supply voltage may cause
damages or malfunction of the camera.
The voltage ripple of camera power DC +12V±10% shall be within ±50mV. Improper power supply voltage may cause
noises on the video signals.
The rising time of camera power supply voltage shall be less than +10V, Max 60ms. Please avoid noises like chattering
when rising.
10 4020 30 50
10
11
12
電 源 電 圧 [V]
電源 電圧 立 ち 上 がり 時間[ ms]
9
8
7
60 70
Voltage Rising Time 【ms】
Power supply
Voltage 【V】

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
3
2. Product Outline
VCC-5CL4MHS is a Camera Link interfaced and 5M resolution, small industrial B/W camera module. 5.01M pixels, 2/3
type (diagonal length 11.1mm) B/W CMOS sensor is utilized. Video is output with 10 Tap 8 Bit Configuration. Entire
pixels can be read out at 1/163.4s with Full Configuration output.
Features
□Global shutter CMOS sensor
□Camera Link 10tap 8 bit is supported
□Fixed trigger shutter mode, Pulse width trigger shutter mode
□Full frame rate and video output are as below.
3. System Configuration
3.1. Camera
□Camera, VCC-5CL4M
3.2. Optional Accessories
□M42-C Lens mount conversion ring
□M42-F Lens mount conversion ring
3.3. Free Software
□CIS control panel software for evaluation purpose only is downloadable via our web.
3.4. Packaging
□Individual Carton
□Master Carton (20pcs/carton)
Note) Master carton may vary depends on the quantity to be shipped.
10Tap Base Configuration
163.4 fps
8bit

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
4
4. Specifications
4.1.General Specifications
(1) Pickup device
Device Type
Diagonal length 11.1mm type (2/3type) Global shutter B/W CMOS
Effective pixel number
2448(H) x 2048(V)
Unit cell size
3.45μm(H) x 3.45μm(V)
(2) Video output frequency
Pixel Clock
84.86 MHz
10Tap 8bit Configuration mode:
Horizontal Frequency
342.2kHz
Horizontal Clock
248CLK
Vertical Frequency
163.4 Hz
Scanning Lines
2094 H
(3) Sync system
Internal Sync. System.
(4) Video output
10Tap 8bit Configuration
(5) Resolution
2048TV Lines
(6) Output format
Sensor AD
8bit
Camera Link output
8bit B/W output
(7) Sensitivity
F4 400lx (Shutter speed 1/167s (OFF), Gain 0dB, 10tap8bit Configuration mode)
(8) Minimum illumination
F1.4 0.56lx (Shutter speed 1/167s(OFF), Gain+24dB,10tap8bit Configuration mode)
(9) Power requirements
DC+12V±10% 12pins circular connector or PoCL
(10) Power consumption (Typ)
3.3W (DC+12V IN, 10Tap8bit Configuration mode, Full frame scan output)
(11) Dimensions
Refer to overall dimension drawing. (H:55mm W:55mm D:25mm excluding projection)
(12) Weight
Approx. 100g
(13) Lens mount
M42 mount ※Refer to overall dimension drawing.
(14) Optical axis accuracy
Refer to drawing for CMOS Optical Axis Accuracy.
(15) Gain variable range
0dB ～+24dB（Guaranteed range）
(16) Shutter speed variable range
OFF ～1/60,000s
(17) Trigger shutter mode
Fixed Shutter Trigger Mode, Pulse Width Shutter Trigger Mode
(18) Partial scan
Full frame scan ～4 lines (4 lines/step)
(19) Safety/Quality standards
UL: Conform to UL Standard including materials and others.
CE:
Emission
: To be applied for EN55022:2010(Class A)
Immunity
: To be applied for EN61000-6-2:2005
RoHS:
Conform to RoHS.
(20) Durability
Vibration
Acceleration
: 98m/s2(10G)
Frequency
: 20～200 Hz
Direction
: X,Y, and Z 3 directions
Testing time
: 120min for each direction
Shock
No malfunction shall be occurred with 980m/s2(100G) for ±X,±Y, and ±Z, 6 directions.
(21) Operational environment
Temperature:
Performance guaranteed temperature: 0℃～+40℃
Camera operation guaranteed temperature: -5℃～+45℃
Humidity:
RH 20～80% with no condensation.
※All the specifications specified in this manual is guaranteed under performance guaranteed temperature.
※All the camera functions operate normally under operation guaranteed temperature.
(22) Storage environment
Temperature:
-25℃～+60℃
Humidity:
RH 20～80% with no condensation.

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
5
100Ω
FVAL Output
LVAL Output
DVAL Output
Exposure Output
+5.0V(VCC)
Trigger Input
HD74LV1GT32ACME(RENESAS)
Voh:3.8V(Min)
Vol:0.55V(Max)
1KΩ
HD74LV1GT14ACME(RENESAS)
Vt-:0.5(Min)
Vt+:1.9V(Max)
100Ω
4.2.Camera Input and Output Signals Specifications
(1)Video Output Data
Effective Video Output
2448(H) × 2048(V)
At full frame scan mode
(2) Sync. Signal
output
LVAL
:No. 6 pin
12pins circular connector
(LVTTL output)
FVAL
:No. 7 pin
EXPOSURE
:No. 9 pin
DVAL
:No.10pin
LVAL
FVAL
Camera Link output (LVDS)
(3)Trigger input
Polarity
Positive/Negative
selectable
Pulse width
1H(min) ～Approx. 2 frames
Functionally, no upper limitation is set but at long time
exposure, dark noises and shading noises might be noticeable.
Trigger input
:No.11 pin
12pins circular connector (LVTTL)
:CC1
Camera Link input (LVDS)
(5)Serial
communications
SerTC (Serial to Camera)
Camera Link input (LVDS）
SerTFG (Serial to Frame Grabber)
Camera Link output (LVDS)
Video signals
White Clip Level
At Digital 8bit
: FFh
Setup Level
At Digital 8bit
: 2±1h
(Condition: Gain 0dB)
Dark Shading
At Digital 8bit
: Both horizontal and vertical should be
under 04h. (Condition: Gain 0dB)
IO Interface of 12pins Circular connector at rear

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
6
4.3.CMOS Spectral Response
※The lens characteristics and illuminant characteristics are excluded.
4.4 Video Output Format
(1) 10Tap 8bit Configuration Mode : 163.4fps
D DD D D DD D D D ・・・
～
～～ ～
2048lines
2450pixels
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
7
5. Camera Function Settings
Camera functions can be set with serial communications.
Function
Address
Data
Description
Trigger Shutter Mode
※FAST trigger mode is forced to be
disabled at normal shutter mode.
To enable FAST trigger mode, fixed
trigger shutter mode or pulse width
trigger shutter model shall be selected
3
0
Normal shutter mode (Free-run)
(Shutter speed can be set with address 23 and 24).
1
Fixed trigger shutter mode
(Shutter speed can be set with address 23 and 24).
2
Pulse width trigger shutter mode
(Shutter speed can be set with trigger pulse width).
Trigger Polarity
4
0
Positive
1
Negative
Trigger Input
5
0
Camera Link CC1
1
12pins circular connector No. 11 pin (TTL)
FAST trigger mode selection
※Trigger mode to capture the trigger
input with H cycle or the mode to
capture the trigger input with CLK
sync is switchable.
However, please be noted that
overlapped operation cannot be
operative at CLK sync mode.
This mode is effective to avoid hunting
at high speed shutter operation.
Valid only when the address 3 is 1 or 2
6
0
H sync mode (Trigger is taken with H sync).
※A trigger during outputting images can be input (Overlap
operation is doable).
※Exposure time during normal shutter mode and fixed
trigger shutter mode can be set per H.
1
FAST trigger mode (Trigger is taken with CLK sync).
※A trigger during outputting images cannot be input (Overlap
operation is not doable).
※Exposure time of manual shutter during fixed trigger
shutter mode is changed to be set per μs(approximate
value).
Test Pattern
7
0
OFF
1
Gray scale (Valid only when cursor is OFF)
2
Horizontal ramp (Valid only when cursor is OFF)
3
Vertical ramp (Valid only when cursor is OFF)
Cursor Display ON/OFF
8
0
OFF
1
ON (Cursor output has its priority when test pattern output is
ON).
Cursor X Coordinate
9
0 ～2447
Horizontal 2448 pixels (Factory setting is 0. Reset to 0,0
when operating coordinate related settings.)
Cursor Y Coordinate
10
0 ～2047
Vertical 2048 lines (Factory setting is 0. Reset to 0,0
when operating coordinate related settings.)
Output image horizontal flip
11
0
Normal
1
Horizontal flip
Output image vertical flip
12
0
Normal
1
Vertical flip
Defective pixel correction
13
0
OFF
1
ON
Serial communications
Baud rate selection
※INIT Command is excluded
14
0
9,600 baud
1
115,200 baud
Black Level Adjustment
16
0～25
Black level adjustment
(To be restored to the factory settings with INIT command).

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
8
Function
Address
Data
Description
Gain
20
0
0dB fixed gain
1
+ 6dB fixed gain
2
+12dB fixed gain
3
+18dB fixed gain
4
+24dB fixed gain
5
+30dB fixed gain
6
+36dB fixed gain
11
Manual gain (Refer to the address 21)
Manual gain
21
0～480
0 ～+ 48dB （1dig=0.1dB）
Shutter
23
0 ～15
Preset shutter
(Refer to Section 5.1. The List of Preset Shutter)
16
Manual shutter (Refer to the address 24)
Manual shutter
24
1 ～2048
1line/step (Refer to Section 5.2. Formula to Calculate
Manual Shutter Values)
Manual shutter at FAST trigger
14 ～200,000
Specify exposure time withμs (approximate value).
Refer to the manual shutter settings of FAST trigger mode
(CLK sync mode).
Vertical partial (lump settings)
50
3 parameters
The 1st parameter: Partial number (0～7)
The 2nd parameter: Start line (0～2044 per 4 lines)
The 3rd parameter: Effective line numbers (4～2048
per 4 lines)
1 parameter
at acquisition
Specify the partial numbers (0～7).
Vertical partial mode
54
0
OFF
1
Reflect the value set by the address 50, then set vertical
partial ON.
Factory settings
INIT
None
Restore the settings to the factory settings.
Data save
SAVE
None
Save the camera settings.
White defect detection by users
100
2 Parameters
Detect the later occurred white defects and register them.
Addition of defect pixels by users
101
2 Parameters
Register the defective pixels specified with (x, y).
Deletion of defect pixels by users
102
2 Parameters
Delete the defective pixels specified with (x, y).
Complete deletion of defect pixels
by users
103
1 (fixed)
Delete all the defect pixels detected and registered by the
user.
Indication of defect pixels
104
0 at set up
Turn OFF the indication of bright point
1 at set up
Indicate the position of the correcting pixel with lighting.
1 at setup
Indicate the list of data at ex-factory and the registered
data by the user.
2 at setup
Indicate only the list of the registered data by the user.
3 at setup
Indicate the registered number of the defect pixels per
reed.
4 at setup
Line up and indicate the registered number of the defect
pixels per reed.
5 at setup
Shows the status.
User data settings
200
2 Parameters
All 0xFF at
Ex-Factory
Set any data for the user area (32 byte).
Save with SAVE command.

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
9
5.1. The List of Preset Shutter
2450x2048
Data
10Tap8bit
0～3
1/167(OFF)
4
1/200
5
1/250
6
1/500
7
1/1000
8
1/2000
9
1/2500
10
1/5000
11
1/10000
12
1/15000
13
1/25000
14
1/51000
15
1/60000
5.2. Formula to Calculate Manual Shutter Values at H Sync mode
Formula ：Exposure Time ＝Time for 1 line (Refer to the below) x Address 24 set value + 13.73μs
Camera Mode
Time for 1 line
10Tap8bit Configuration
2.923μs
※The minimum setting value shall be 1 and the maximum setting value shall be clipped with 2048 or the total line
number for partial settings.
5.3. Manual Shutter Settings with CLK Sync Mode (FAST Trigger Mode)
・The minimum setting value: 14μs (approximate value)
・The maximum setting value: 200ms (approximate value)
※With long exposure setting, bright spot may be noticeable.
・Setting unit: Per 1μs (approximate value)
※Slight differences may occur since it is generated by 74.25MHz clock.
5.4. Notes for Function Settings
※2 seconds shall be waited after power is turned on for the camera to operate properly.
※Please be noted that Vertical flip, horizontal flip, and partial setting command cannot be reflected right away.
Dummy triggers are needed at trigger mode.
※When gain settings + 24dB is exceeded, deterioration in the image quality is inevitable.
We recommend you to evaluate it first to use.

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
10
6. External Connector Pin Assignment
6.1. 12pins Circular Connector HR10-10R-12PA(73) (HIROSE) or equivalent
Pin No.
Description
1
GND
2
Power Input (DC+12V)
3
GND
4
NC
5
GND
6
LVAL Output
7
FVAL Output
8
GND
9
Exposure Output
10
DVAL Output
11
TRIGGER Inputs
12
GND

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
11
6.2.Camera Link Connector 12226-1100-00PL (SUMITOMO 3M)
1
14
13
26
1
14
13
26
(Base Configuration)
(Medium / Full Configuration)
CL
PoCL
(SW1)
CL1CL2
DC IN
Connector (CL2) Connector (CL1)
6.3. PoCL/CL Selection Switch (SW1)
(1) PoCL・・・To be selected when a PoCL frame grabber board is used and power is fed via the frame grabber
board.
(2) CL・・・ To be selected when Non-PoCL frame grabber board is used.
Please make sure that power is OFF when changing the switch settings. If the switch setting was changed while
power is ON, it may cause malfunction or damages to the camera.
Pin
No.
Description
Pin
No.
Description
Pin
No.
Description
Pin
No.
Description
1
NC/+12V(PoCL)
14
GND
1
NC/+12V(PoCL)
14
GND
2
Y0-
15
Y0+
2
X0-
15
X0+
3
Y1-
16
Y1+
3
X1-
16
X1+
4
Y2-
17
Y2+
4
X2-
17
X2+
5
Yclk-
18
Yclk+
5
Xclk-
18
Xclk+
6
Y3-
19
Y3+
6
X3-
19
X3+
7
100Ω
20
Terminated
7
SerTC+
20
SerTC-
8
Z0-
21
Z0+
8
SerTFG-
21
SerTFG+
9
Z1-
22
Z1+
9
CC1-(Trigger IN -)
22
CC1+ (Trigger IN +)
10
Z2-
23
Z2+
10
CC2+
23
CC2-
11
Zclk-
24
Zclk+
11
CC3-
24
CC3+
12
Z3-
25
Z3+
12
CC4+
25
CC4-
13
GND
26
NC/+12V(PoCL)
13
GND
26
NC/+12V(PoCL)

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
12
7. Timing Chart
7.1. Horizontal Synchronous Signals Timing (10Tap8bit Configuration)
Camera Link Port D
Camera Link Port C
LVAL Out
～ ～
Effective Data : 245 CLK 3 CLK
1H = 248 CLK
Camera Link Port B ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・
Camera Link Port A 1
3
・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・
2
4
2441
2443
2442
2444
12
Video Out 2
4
4
9
2
4
5
0
34
～ ～
2
4
4
7
2
4
4
8
Camera Link Port H
Camera Link Port G
Camera Link Port F ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・
Camera Link Port E 5
7
6
8
2445
2447
2446
2448
5678
2
4
4
5
2
4
4
6
2
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
Camera Link Port J
Camera Link Port I 9
10
2449(dummy)
2450(dummy)
2
4
4
1
2
4
4
2
91
0
Camera Link CLK : 84.86MHz
7.2. Vertical Synchronous Signals Timing (10Tap8bit Configuration)
FVAL Out
1Frame = 2094H
Effective Line : 2048H
Effective Line
DVAL Out
～ ～
LVAL Out
～ ～
Effective Line
～ ～～
～
V Blanking :46H
Exposure Time
Exposure Out
2
0
4
8
2
0
4
8
1 1
Video Out
～ ～ ～ ～
40Ｈ
1H = 2.92us
10Tap8bit Configuration mode: 163.4fps

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
13
7.3.Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode
□This is the mode to start exposure with external input trigger signals, and set the exposure time with serial commands.
□Trigger operation is H Sync, and V-sync Restart system
The delay time (Exposure Time Delay) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to starting exposure is 2H～3H.
Since the external trigger signals sync with camera internal H signals, 1H jitter occurs to Exposure Time Delay.
The trigger pulse with the minimum 1H and more shall be input (Refer to the below for the details of 1 line width).
Camera Mode
Time for 1 line
10Tap8bit Configuration
2.923μs
□There is an exposure time period for approx. 13.73μs at the edge right after exposure output.
□Triggers can be accepted while outputting video output images. However, please be noted that a trigger signal to
start the next video outputting before completion of outputting the prior images should not be input.
□Trigger input during exposure time shall be ignored in the camera. (Refer to (A) in the drawing below).
Note that a trigger shorter than 1 frame cycle shall not be used.
Effective Line : 2048H
Effective Line
～ ～
2
0
4
8
1
～ ～
2
0
4
8
1
Effective Line
Trigger input ignore period
Exposure Time
Exposure Time Delay
(A)
TRIG IN
Exposure Out
(SP Out) Exposure time delay

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
14
7.4. FAST Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode
□This is the mode to start exposure with external input trigger signals, and set the exposure time with serial commands.
□Trigger operation is CLK Sync, and V-sync Restart system.
The delay time (Exposure Time Delay) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to starting exposure is approx.
0.05 μs. Input more than 1μs width pulse as a trigger.
□There is an exposure time period for approx. 13.73μs at the edge right after exposure output.
□Trigger input while outputting images cannot be accepted.
Trigger input during exposure time and video outputting shall be ignored in the camera. (Refer to (A) and (B) in the
drawing below).
Effective Line : 2048H
Effective Line
～ ～
Exposure Out
1
TRIG IN
LVAL Out
FVAL Out
Video Out
DVAL Out
Trigger input ignore period
Exposure Time
Exposure Time Delay
(A)
TRIG IN
Exposure Out
(SP Out) Exposure time delay
(B)
～ ～
1
Effective Line
Next trigger rise prohibited period : 2110H

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
15
7.5. Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode
□This is the mode to start exposure with external input trigger signals, and set the exposure time with pulse width of
the trigger signals.
□Trigger operation is H Sync, and V-sync Restart system.
The delay time (Exposure Time Delay①) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to starting exposure is 2H～3H.
The delay time (Exposure Time Delay②) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to end exposure is
2H＋13.73μs～3H＋13.73μs.
□Since the external trigger signals sync with camera internal H signals, 1H jitter occurs to Exposure Time Delay
①and ②.In case of pulse width trigger mode, jitters may occur at the both start and end edges of exposure.
At this time, exposure time would change so that flicker might be noticeable in the image, especially when high speed
shutter is set. This flicker sometimes can be eliminated when fixed trigger shutter mode is used. However, this
problem can be solved by inputting a trigger pulse with synchronizing it to the camera internal H cycle (LVAL).
□Pulse width is min. 1H to approx 2 frames. Functionally, there is no upper limitation, but noises such as dark noises
shadings may be noticeable at long time exposure.
□There is an exposure time period for approx. 13.73μs at the edge right after exposure output.
□Trigger input during exposure time shall be ignored in the camera. However, a trigger shorter than 1 frame cycle
shall not be used.
□Triggers can be accepted while outputting video output images. However, please be noted that a trigger signal to
start the next video outputting before completion of outputting the prior images should not be input. (Refer to (A) in
the drawing below).
Effective Line : 2048H
Effective Line
～ ～
Exposure Out
2
0
4
8
1
TRIG IN
LVAL Out
FVAL Out
Video Out
DVAL Out
～ ～
2
0
4
8
1
Effective Line
Trigger input ignore period
Exposure Time
Exposure Time Delay①Exposure Time Delay②
(A)
TRIG IN
Exposure Out
(SP Out)
Exposure time delay
① ②

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
16
7.6. FAST Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode
□This is the mode to start exposure with external input trigger signals, and set the exposure time with pulse width of
the trigger signals.
□Trigger operation is CLK Sync, and V-sync Restart system.
The delay time (Exposure Time Delay①) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to starting exposure is approx.
0.05μs. The delay time (Exposure Time Delay②) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to end exposure is
approx. 13.73μs.
□Pulse width is min. 0.27μs to approx 2 frames. Functionally, there is no upper limitation, but noises such as dark
noises shadings may be noticeable at long time exposure.
□There is an exposure time period for approx. 13.73μs at the edge right after exposure output.
Trigger input during exposure time shall be ignored in the camera. (Refer to (A) in the drawing below).
Effective Line : 2048H
Effective Line
～ ～
Exposure Out
2
0
4
8
1
TRIG IN
LVAL Out
FVAL Out
Video Out
DVAL Out
Effective Line
Trigger input ignore period
Exposure Time
Exposure Time Delay①Exposure Time Delay②
(A)
TRIG IN
Exposure Out
(SP Out)
Exposure time delay
① ②
Effective Line
～ ～
1
Next trigger rise prohibited period : 2110H

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
17
8. Partial Scan Mode
□Maximum 8 partial areas can be set by serial commands.
Example ：3 partial areas to be set.
Partial Scan Start Position 1
④
Partial Scan Start Position 3
③Partial Scan Effective Lines 2
Partial Scan Start Position 2
②
Partial Scan Effective Lines 3
0
2047
FVAL
LVAL
①
⑤
② ③ ④
Video Out
Partial Scan Effective Lines 1
④
③Partial Scan Effective Lines 2
②
Partial Scan Effective Lines 3
Partial Scan Effective Lines 1
Partial Scan Setting Sequence of Video Output
①:Partial Area 1
②:Partial Area 2
③:Partial Area 3
□When setting several partial scan areas, please set the start position and effective lines trying not to overlap the
areas.
□When setting several areas, please set the areas in the numerical order of the start position.
□Total line count per frame =V blanking lines ＋
Partial effective lines 1 + Partial effective lines 2 + ・・・ + Partial effective lines 8
Note that Sum total of partial effective line numbers from 1～8 (except V blanking lines) has to be less than 2048.
V blanking lines at partial mode is 46H.

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
18
□Frame rate =1 / (Total line count per frame ×Time for 1 line)
Time for 1 line
Camera Mode
Time for 1 Line
10Tap8bit Configuration
2.92μs
※Frame rate with FAST trigger mode
Frame rate = 1 / (Frame entire line number x Time for 1 line + Exposure time)
□Setting Examples (At FAST trigger mode, the frame rates become different from the one of the chart below
since overlapped operation is invalid at FAST trigger mode).
Effective
Frame rate (Entire
frame lines)
Lines
10tap8bit
4 (min)
4 H
fps
(H)
・
・
6843.3
50
Vertical: VGA equivalent
480 H
fps
(H)
・
・
650.5
526
Vertical: XGA equivalent
768 H
fps
(H)
・
・
420.4
814
Vertical: SXGA equivalent
1024 H
fps
(H)
・
・
319.8
1070
Vertical: UXGA equivalent
1200 H
fps
(H)
・
・
274.6
1246
2048 (max）
2048 H
Fps
(H)
Full frame
163.4
2094
□The line numbers at partial scan setting can be set from 4 lines. Only multiple numbers of 4 can be set.
□The effective line numbers of the manual shutter setting value at partial scan setting become the maximum.
□When partial scan setting is set to ON or OFF, the coordinates of a cursor is reset to (0, 0).
□Changes to partial scan setting (Address 50) shall be done when partial scan setting is OFF.
□When you switch between Full Frame Scan Mode and Partial Scan Mode or when you change Partial scan settings, the
first one frame right after the changes shall be invalid.
*Especially at fixed trigger shutter mode and pulse width trigger shutter mode, input a dummy
trigger first, and use the next trigger as an actual video signal.

VCC-5CL4MHS Rev.905-0079-01
©2017 CIS Corporation. All rights reserved.
19
9. Remote Communication Function
Via camera link serial communication function, the camera can be controlled.
(1) The settings for serial communication
Baud rate
9,600bps or 115,200bps
Data
8bit
Stop bit
1bit
Parity
None
XON/XOFF
Not Controlled
(2) Control Code
・The total control code conforms to ASCII code.
・A control code consists of command, parameter and CR (0Dh). The changes and acquisition of setting parameters
can be done by issuing commands from PC.
Command
Parameter 1
Parameter 2～7
Function
GU
Address
Data 1
Obtain setting information
SU
Address
Data
Change of camera settings
INIT
None
None
Restore factory settings
SAVE
None
None
Save the camera settings
GSI
1
None
Acquire its model name
As for the address and the data, please refer to “5. Function settings”.
(3) How to set a command
・Input a command in capital letters
・Separate between a command and a parameter by one space.
・From the head of input character to the linefeed code [¥r]or[¥n] is analyzed as one command.
・With 0x, the parameter shall be analyzed as hexadecimal number, and decimal number without 0x.
・The identifiable letters from the head are to be analyzed.
・The returned command from the PC will be received by the camera, and then echoed back.
・Refer to “Section 5. Function settings”for the address and data.
・Do not input values and letters other than the specified above command and those mentioned in “Section 5.
Function settings”
・Do not issue the next command until the prompt which shows the completion of the prior command is shown.
(4) Setting Examples
【Example of Get Command】
To get the information of the address 21
[Send] GU[sp]21[¥r] or[¥n]
[Returned value] 50[¥r] [¥n] [Acquired data + Linefeed]
[Returned value] [¥r] [¥n] [Linefeed]
[Returned value] >[sp] [Prompt + Space]
【Example of Set Command】
To set 30 to the address 21
[Send] SU[sp]21[sp]30[¥r]or[¥n]
[Returned value] [¥r] [¥n] [Linefeed]
[Returned value] >[sp] [Prompt + Space]
[¥r]=CR(0x0D)
[¥n]=LF(0x0A)
[sp]=Space(0x20)