CIS VCC-5CXP4M Quick start guide

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CoaXPress I/F
5M pixels CMOS (B/W) Camera
VCC-5CXP4M
Product Specifications
& Operational Manual
(Preliminary)
CIS Corporation

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Table of Contents
1. Handling Precautions................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Camera Handling Precautions ...........................................................................................................1
1.2 Restrictions on Applications ..............................................................................................................1
1.3 Disclaimers (Exception Clause)..........................................................................................................1
2Product Outline .......................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Features.......................................................................................................................................2
3Specif ications..........................................................................................................................................3
3.1 General Specif ications .....................................................................................................................3
3.2 Input and Output Specifications ........................................................................................................4
3.2.1 TRIGGER＿IN (6pins circular connector, No.5 pin) ............................................................................4
3.2.2 SIGNAL_OUT (6pins circular connector, No.3 pin).............................................................................4
3.3 External Connector Pin Assignment....................................................................................................5
3.3.1 6pins Circular Connector (I/O)......................................................................................................5
3.3.2 75Ω BNC Connector ...................................................................................................................5
3.3.3 LED Indicator............................................................................................................................6
3.4 Spectral Response ..........................................................................................................................6
3.5 Frame Rate...................................................................................................................................7
3.5.1 Frame rate of Internal Trigger Sync. Mode......................................................................................7
3.5.2 Frame rate of External Trigger Sync. Mode......................................................................................7
4Camera Functions ....................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Camera Interface...........................................................................................................................8
4.2 How to Save and Initialize Settings ....................................................................................................8
4.3 Link Speed and Link Count ...............................................................................................................9
4.4 Pixel Format ..................................................................................................................................9
4.5 Flip..............................................................................................................................................9
4.6 Trigger Mode............................................................................................................................... 10
4.6.1 Internal Sync. Mode (Free run mode) .......................................................................................... 11
4.6.2 External Trigger Sync Mode ....................................................................................................... 11
4.6.3 Fixed trigger shutter mode + H sync trigger (LineSync)................................................................... 12
4.6.4 Fixed trigger shutter mode + CLK sync. trigger (ClockSync) ............................................................. 13
4.6.5 Pulse width trigger shutter mode + H sync. trigger (LineSync).......................................................... 14
4.6.6 Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode + CLK Sync. Trigger (ClockSync) ................................................... 15
4.6.7 Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing .................................................................................... 16
4.7 Exposure Time............................................................................................................................. 18
4.7.1 Formula to Calculate Manual Shutter Values with H Sync Mode ......................................................... 18
4.8 Gain .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.9 Black Level Adjustment.................................................................................................................. 18
4.10 Partial Scan (ROI) ........................................................................................................................ 19
4.11 Defective Pixel Correction............................................................................................................... 21
4.12 Test Pattern Indication .................................................................................................................. 24
4.13 Cursor Indication.......................................................................................................................... 24
4.14 LED Operational Mode ................................................................................................................... 24
4.15 Camera Timing I/O....................................................................................................................... 25
4.16 User ID...................................................................................................................................... 25
4.17 Temperature Indication ................................................................................................................. 25
4.18 Connection Reset ......................................................................................................................... 26
4.19 Gamma Correction........................................................................................................................ 26
4.20 Image Quality Selection Mode......................................................................................................... 26
5Factory Settings .................................................................................................................................... 27

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6Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Camera Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 Optical Axis Accuracy .................................................................................................................... 29
7Case for Indemnity (Limited Warranty)....................................................................................................... 30
7.1 Product Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 30
7.2 CMOS Defective Pixels................................................................................................................... 30
7.3 Product Support........................................................................................................................... 30

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1. Handling Precautions
1.1 Camera Handling Precautions
□Do not use or store camera in dusty or humid places.
□Do not apply excessive force, vibration, or static electricity that could damage camera. Please handle camera
with care.
□Do not shoot direct images that are extremely bright (e.g., strong light source, sun, etc.). When extremely
strong light source is shot, smear or blooming may occur. Put the lens cap on when camera is not in use.
□Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.3., “External Connector Pin Assignment” for connecting camera. Improper
connection may cause damages not only to the camera but also to the connected devices.
□Confirm mutual ground potential carefully before connecting camera to monitors or computers. Any AC leak
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.
□Voltage ripple of camera power must be within ±50mV. Improper power supply voltage may cause noises on
video signals.
□Rise time of camera power supply voltage must be less than +10V, Max.60ms. Please avoid noises like
chattering.
□Our warranty does not apply to damages or defects caused by irregular and/or abnormal use of the product.
Our warranty does not apply to damages or defects caused by neglecting the instructions and precautions
explained in this manual.
1.2 Restrictions on Applications
□The camera must not be used for any nuclear equipment or aerospace equipment with which mechanicalfailure
or malfunction could result in serious bodily injury or loss of human life.
□The camera must not be used under conditions or environments other than those specified in this manual.
1.3 Disclaimers (Exception Clause)
CIS should not be liable for any damages or losses if;
□damages or losses are caused by earthquake, lightning strike, fire, flood, or other acts of God.
□damages or losses are caused by deliberate or accidentalmisuse by user, or failure to observe information and
instructions explained in this manual.
□damages or losses are caused by repair or modification conducted by user or any unauthorized party.

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2Product Outline
VCC-5CXP4M is B/W camera with CoaXPress interface. Using 2/3”, global shutter type 5.01M pixels CMOS image sensor.
Complies with CoaXPress Version 1.1.1. Must have function ready for Machine Vision applications such as trigger shutter, ROI,
Gain, black level adjustment, defective pixel correction, and PoCXP. Suitable for various FA/Machine vision applications.
2.1 Features
□Dimensions: 55mm(H) x 55mm(W)x 30mm(D)
□Global shutter type CMOS sensor
□Complies with CoaXPress CXP-3 and CXP-6
□2 lanes or 1 lane
□Exposure setting, Gain setting
□External trigger mode (Internal sync./ Fixed trigger shutter mode / Pulse width trigger shutter mode)
□Complies to GenICam
□C lens mount

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3Specifications
3.1 General Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Image sensor
Sensor type
2/3”, Global shutter type CMOS sensor
Effective pixels
2464(H) × 2056(V)
Unit cell size
3.45µm(H) × 3.45µm(V)
Interface Complies with CoaXPress ver, 1.1.1
Supports CXP6/CXP3 x2/1 lane
Video output format
Mono8/Mono10/Mono12
Frame rate
CXP-3 x1 8/10/12bit
54.5fps/43.6fps/36.3fps
CXP-3 x2 8/10/12bit
108.8fps/87.1fps/72.7fps
CXP-6 x1 8/10/12bit
108.8fps/87.1fps/72.7fps
CXP-6 x2 8/10/12bit
163.4fps/144.7fps/89.5fps
Sync. system
Internal sync.
Resolution (The maximum pixel size)
2464 (H) × 2056(V)
Video signals
(Gain 0dB)
White clip level
255dig
with Mono 8bit
Set up level
0~2dig
with Mono 8bit
Dark shading
4dig or less for both horizontal and vertical
with Mono 8bit
Sensitivity
F5.6 400lx (8bit mode, Gain x1, Shutter speed 5001us )
Minimum illumination TBD (CXP-6x1, 8bit mode, Gain x16, Shutter speed 9041us,
level=50%)
Gain variable range 8bit mode : x1~x16 (0dB ~ +24dB) [Guarantee range] 10bit/12bit/LowFrameRateMode :
x1~x64 (0dB ~ +36dB) [Guarantee range]
Shutter speed
Manual setting
Trigger mode
Free run mode (Camera internal trigger)
Trigger mode (Host, External terminal)
・Fixed trigger shutter
・
Pulse width trigger shutter
Partial scan
User can set vertical 8 areas.
Power requirements PoCXP (18.5~26V) or 6pins circular connector (12~26V)TBD
(The cable length of circular connector power supply cable must be
less than 10m.)
Power consumption (Max)
TBD4.6W (CXP-6 2lane)
[with free run]
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions
H:55mm W:55mm D:30mm excluding projection.
Weight
Approx. 140g
Lens mount
C mount

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Environmental Specifications
Safety/Quality Standards UL: Complies with UL Standard including materials.
CE: EMC: 2014/30/EU
Emission: EN61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011 (To be acquired)
Immunity: EN61000-6-2:2019 (Tobe acquired)
RoHS: 2011/65/EU (EU)2015/863
EN50581 (RoHS2)
Durability Vibration
Acceleration
: 98m/s
2
(10G)
Frequency
: 20 ~ 200Hz
Direction
: X, Y, and Z 3 directions
Testing time
: 120min for each direction
Shock No malfunction with 980m/s2(100) G for ±X, ±Y, and ±Z,
6 directions without packaging.
Operational temperature 0 ~ +45°C
Humidity: 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation.
Storage temperature -30 ~ +60°C
Humidity: 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation.
3.2 Input and Output Specifications
3.2.1 TRIGGER＿IN (6pins circular connector, No.5 pin)
□5.0V, 3.3V CMOS level / TTLlevel
□Input voltage Low: 0.5Vdc (Max.), High: 2.1Vdc (Min.)
□Triggers can be input directly from the external equipment. To use this terminal, set Trigger Source of
AcquisitionControl to Line0.
3.2.2 SIGNAL_OUT (6pins circular connector, No.3 pin)
□5.0V CMOS logic level output
□Output voltage Low: 0.55Vdc (Max.), High: 3.8Vdc (Min.)
□This is to output timing signals generated in the camera. Set the signal to output with LineSource of
DigitalIOControl.

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3.3 External Connector Pin Assignment
3.3.1 6pins Circular Connector (I/O)
HR10A-7R-6PB (Hirose) or equivalent
Pin No.
Signals
Description
1
POWER
Power input
2
NC
3
Line1
SIGNAL_OUT (Exposure/FVAL/LVAL/LinkTrigger)
4
NC
5
Line0
TRIGGER_IN
6
GND
GND
※NC=Non-Connection. Do not connect anything to the terminal.
※Recommendation vale for power voltage
1. Power voltage: E [V]
2. Cable length to use: ℓ[m]
3. Resistance value per 1m of cable to use: r [Ω/m]
Formula to calculate output voltage of external power:
E[V]=24[V]+r[Ω/m]×ℓ[m]×0.2[A]
Make sure that camera connector input will be within the range of specified power voltage.
Supply E [V] from external power to the camera.
※When supply power from 6pins circular connector, stop supplying power from CoaXPress cable to
avoid malfunction of the camera.
3.3.2 75Ω BNC Connector
□CoaXPress video output signals
□CXP 1 is for PoCXP.
CXP 2 CXP 1 (For PoCXP)

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3.3.3 LED Indicator
With LED indicator Active, lighting patterns show the camera status by its way of lighting.
LED
Camera status
OFF
No power supply.
Green/Orange fast blinking [12.5Hz]
No cable connection. (※)
Green
lighting
Completion of connection between device and host.
Green fast blinking [12.5Hz]
Transmitting video data.
Orange slow blinking [1Hz]
Waiting for a trigger input.
Red fast blinking [12.5Hz]
System error or inappropriate trigger input.
※When there are no cable connections for the number of links designated with ConnectionConfig, LED will be
Green/Orange fast blinking [12.5Hz]
3.4 Spectral Response
※Excludes characteristics of lens, optical glass, and light source.

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3.5 Frame Rate
3.5.1 Frame rate of Internal Trigger Sync. Mode
[Formula for calculating frame rate]
Frame rate = 1/(Time for 1 line x (Output video line number+38)) [fps]
Please refer to the following table for the time for 1 line and frame rate value with full size output.
※ Frame rate with full size = 1/(Time for 1 line x (2056+38))
LinkConfi
g
PixelFormat Time for 1 line [μs] Frame rate with full size [fps] Frame time with full size [ms]
CXP6_x2
Mono8
2.923
163.4
6.120
Mono10
3.300
144.7
6.909
Mono12
5.333
89.5
11.168
CXP6_x1
Mono8
4.391
108.8
9.194
Mono10
5.481
87.1
11.478
Mono12
6.572
72.7
13.763
CXP3_x2
Mono8
4.391
108.8
9.194
Mono10
5.481
87.1
11.478
Mono12
6.572
72.7
13.763
CXP3_x1
Mono8
8.768
54.5
18.360
Mono10
10.963
43.6
22.956
Mono12
13.145
36.3
27.525
The following command enables to readout frame rate of internal sync. mode.
AcquisitionFrameRate : This is to indicate the frame rate with internal sync. mode (free
run mode).
※Even with external trigger mode, frame rate with internal sync. mode will be shown.
3.5.2 Frame rate of External Trigger Sync. Mode
The maximum frame rate with H sync. trigger (LineSync) mode is the value of the internal sync. mode
above.
User can calculate the maximum frame rate with CLk sync. trigger (ClkSync) mode with the formula
below.
Max. frame rate = 1/(Exposure time + (Time for 1 linex (Output image line number +38)))
However, the formula will be as below when user does not use ROI and the exposure time is less than
16 lines.
Max. Frame rate = 1/(Exposure time + (Time for 1 line x 2110))
※Set trigger input with the cycle less than the Max.frame rate above.
※Please refer to Section 3.5.1. Frame rate of Internal Trigger Sync. Mode for the time for 1 line.
※Please refer to Section 4.6.2. External Trigger Sync Mode for the details on external sync .mode.
AcquisitionControl
AcquisitionFrameRate
(ReadOnly)

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4Camera Functions
4.1 Camera Interface
Complies with CoaXPress 1.1.1 standard.
4.2 How to Save and Initialize Settings
□Execute “UserSetSave” to save settings into camera non-volatile memory. Camera loads the savedsettings upon
next rebooting.
UserSetControl
UserSetSelector Default
UserSet0
UserSetLoad
(Execute)
UserSetSave
(Execute)
UserSetSelector : This is to savethe current setting values or to select setting values saved in non-volatile
memory to readout.
・Default : Factory settings (User can execute UserSetLoad only. UserSetSave is not subject to save.)
・UserSet0 : User settings
※Default (Factory setting) is not subject to save.
Values of UserSetSelector are not subject to savewith UserSetSave. The values always become Default
upon next rebooting. Please set values before executing UserSetLoad or UserSetSave.
UserSetLoad : Load the saved settings from the area selected with UserSetSelector.
UserSetSave : This is to save the current setting values to the area selected with UserSetSelector. Make sure
to set UserSetSelector to UsetSet0 before executing.
□Do not execute UserSetLoad while grabbing (acquiring images).
□Defective pixel correction values, DeviceUserID, and DeviceUserString are not subject to UserSetLoad for Default.
(Camera keeps those values.)
□ConnectionConfig, PixelFormat, and ImageQualityMode are not subject to UserSetLoad so that camera keeps values
in operation. If you wish to change those values, set values with each command.
Please refer to the table below for the combination for savesettings and executecalling.
UserSetSelector
UserSetLoad/Save
Status
Default
UserSetLoad
Call factory settings.
UserSetSave
- (Not subject to execute.)
UserSet0
UserSetLoad
Call user settings.
UserSetSave
Save user settings.

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4.3 Link Speed and Link Count
Transfer Control
ConnectionConfig
CXP3_X1
CXP3_X2
CXP6_X1
CXP6_X2
ConnectionConfig : Selection of link speed and link count
CXP3_x1: link speed=3.125Gbps, link count=1
CXP3_x2: link speed=3.125Gbps, link count=2
CXP6_x1: link speed=6.250Gbps, link count=1
CXP6_x2: link speed=6.250Gbps, link count=2
※Do not change ConnectionConfig while grabbing (acquiring images).
4.4 Pixel Format
ImageFormatControl
PixelFormat Mono8 Mono10
Mono12
PixelFormat: Selection of pixel format.
Mono8: Monochrome 8bit
Mono10: Monochrome 10bit
Mono12: Monochrome 12bit
※Do not change PixelFormat while grabbing (acquiring images).
4.5 Flip
ImageFormatControl
ReverseX
True/False
ReverseY
True/False
ReverseX : Flip the image in X direction.
ReverseY : Flip the image in Y direction.
※Do not change ReverseX/Y while grabbing (acquiring images).
※When executing Flip operation with ROI at the same time, the origin coordinate (0) will be on the displaying
screen regardless of True/False of flip setting. The coordinates associated with the setting order of
ReverseY and ROI are shown in the next page.

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OffsetY
0
2063
Y0
OffsetY
0
2063
Y1
OffsetY
0
2063
OffsetY
0
2063
Y0
写体
写体
W0
W0
表示画面 表示画面
ROI設定
OffsetY = Y0
Height = W0
ReverseY = False
OffsetY(Y0)を座標(Y1)
に変換して表示されま
す。
Y1 = 2064 –W0 –Y0
表示画面 表示画面
ReverseY = True ROI設定
OffsetY = Y0
Height = W0
W0
• ROI状態の反転
W0
表示画面
OffsetY
0
2063
Y1
ReverseY = True
OffsetY(Y0)を座標(Y1)
に変換して表示されま
す。
Y1 = 2064 –W0 –Y0
OffsetY
0
2063
Y0
ReverseY = False
OffsetY(Y1)を座標(Y0)
に変換して表示されま
す。
Y0 = 2064 –W0 –Y1
表示画面
• 反転状態のROI
W0
Y0
Y0
Y1
4.6 Trigger Mode
There are 2 types of trigger mode; internal sync. mode and external trigger mode. Trigger mode is selectable
from the following command.
TriggerMode : Trigger mode (Link with TriggerSelector)
Off : Operates with internal sync. mode (free run mode) (TriggerSelector = AcquisitionStart)
On : Operates with external trigger mode. (TriggerSelector = FrameStart)
※Do not change TriggerMode while grabbing (acquiring image).
TriggerSelector : Trigger selector (Link with TriggerMode)
AcquisitionStart : Operates with internal sync. mode (Free run mode) (TriggerMode = Off)
FrameStart : Operates with external trigger mode (TriggerMode = On)
※Do not change TriggerSelector while grabbing (acquiring image).
Acquisition Control
TriggerMode
Off/On
TriggerSelector AcquisitionStart
FrameStart
Flip operation with ROI
Object Display screen
ROIsetting
Display screen
OffsetY(Y0) displayed
on screen converted
to coordinate (Y1).
Display screen
OffsetY(Y1) displayed
on screen converted
to coordinate (Y0).
ROI operation with flip
Object
Display screen
Display screen
ROIsetting
Display screen
OffsetY(Y0) displayed
on screen converted
to coordinate (Y1).

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4.6.1 Internal Sync. Mode (Free run mode)
□This is a mode to use internal triggers continuously generated.
□Set TriggerMode Off,and set TriggerSelector to AcquisitionStart.
※When TriggerSyncMode is ClockSync, user cannot turn TriggerMode Off. Make sure to setTriggerSyncMode to
LineSync.
□Please refer to Section 3.5.1. Frame rate of Internal Trigger Sync. Mode for frame rate.
□Set exposure time with ExposureTime command. Please refer to Section 4.7. Exposure Time.
□The following shows the timing chart and the timing parameter with internal sync. mode.
FrameActive
Effective Line
LineActive
～ ～
Effective Line
～ ～
ExposureTime
ExposureActive
Sensor ReadOut
Cxp Stream
V-blanking Effective Line
IdleIdle Stream DataStream Data
DataoutDelay
ActualExposureDelay
Vertical sync. timing chart (with free run) TriggerMode=Off
※Please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate of Internal Trigger Sync. Mode for time for 1H.
※ExposureActive is output for the amount of time obtained by subtracting the Actual Exposure Delay from the
ExposureTime setting.
4.6.2 External Trigger Sync Mode
□This is a mode to input external trigger signals to capture images by any preferred timings.
□Turn on TriggerMode, and set TriggerSelector to FrameStart. When TriggerMode is off, the camera will become
internal sync. mode.
□User can select detailed function with following commands. (Make sure to stop inputting triggers while
selecting function.)
Timing Parameter
Value
Description
Dataout Delay
35
Time from ExposureActive falling to FrameActive rising [H]
V-blanking
38
Vertical blanking line number [H]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.73 Delay time from ExposureActive falling to completion of exposure inside
the sensor. [μs]
Acquisition Control
TriggerSyncMode LineSync
ClockSync
TriggerSource LinkTrigger0 Line0
Software
TriggerSoftware
(Execute)
TriggerActivation
RisingEdge
FallingEdge
LevelHigh
LevelLow

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TriggerSyncMode:
LineSync : H sync. trigger mode (Control exposure time per line)
※High frame rate operation is valid by overlapping operation (exposure while readout
images).
※Since it synchronizes with H, 1 line of jitter may occur for external trigger input.
ClockSync: CLK sync. trigger mode (Control exposure time per sensor clock)
※Overlapping operation (exposure while readout images) is invalid.
※Since it synchronizes with CLK, this mode can start exposure with low-latency for external
trigger input.
TriggerSource: This is to select where to send external triggers.
LinkTrigger0: External trigger input from CoaXPress Host Device.
※Please refer to specification manuals of the Host Device such as frame grabber board to
know how to generate triggers.
Line0: External trigger input from 6pins circular connector.
Software: Input trigger with TriggerSoftware command.
※Software Trigger is valid when TriggerActivation is Rising Edge.
TriggerSoftware:Camera generates a trigger to capture one frame image by executing this command.
Make sure to set TriggerSource to Software.
TriggerActivation: This is to select how to start capturing video or its polarity.
RisingEdge: Fixed trigger shutter mode: Start exposure (Timed) with rising edge.
FallingEdge: Fixed trigger shutter mode: Start exposure (Timed) with falling edge. (※)
LevelHigh: Pulse width trigger shutter mode: Exposure during high active period. (TriggreWidth)
LevelLow: Pulse width trigger shutter mode: Exposure during lowactive period. (TriggreWidth) (※)
※When set FallingEdge and LevelLow with LinkTrigger0, disturbance images may occur at the first time
grabbing after setting.
Combination of trigger mode ※Please refer to the next section for the detail on each combination.
4.6.3 Fixed trigger shutter mode + H sync trigger (LineSync)
(TriggerMode=On, TriggerSyncMode=LineSync, TriggerActivation= RisingEdge)
□This is a mode to start exposure with external trigger input and expose for a set period.
□Trigger operation is H sync. Also, high speed operation is valid since user can input next trigger while reading out
images (=overlap). However, 1H jitter will occur to exposure timing due to H sync. operation.
□Set Frame rate (=trigger input cycle) lower than Max. frame rate explained in Section 3.5.2.Frame rate of External
Trigger Sync. Mode.
□There is a restriction for trigger input. Please refer to Section 4.6.7.Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing.
□The following shows the timing chart and the timing parameter with internal sync. mode + H sync trigger (LineSync)
No
TriggerMode
TriggerSyncMode
TriggerActivation
TriggerSource
1
Off
LineSync
-
-
2
On
LineSync
RisingEdge/FallingEdge
LinkTrigger0/Line0/Sofrware
3
On
ClockSync
RisingEdge/FallingEdge
LinkTrigger0/Line0/Sofrware
4
On
LineSync
LevelHigh/LevelLow
LinkTrigger0/Line0
5
On
ClockSync
LevelHigh/LevelLow
LinkTrigger0/Line0

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FrameActive
Effective Line
LineActive
～ ～
Effective Line
～ ～
ExposureTime
ExposureActive
Sensor ReadOut
Cxp Stream
Effective Line
IdleIdle Stream DataStream Data
Trigger_In
ExposureTimeDelay
Actual exposure period
IdleIdle
FramePeriod
DataoutDelay
ActualExposureDelay
Actual exposure period
Idle
Actual exposure period
Overlap
Trigger Pulse Width
Vertical sync. timing chart (Fixed trigger shutter mode + H sync. trigger (LineSync))
※Please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate of Internal Trigger Sync. Mode for time for 1H.
※ExposureActive is output for the amount of time obtained by subtracting the Actual Exposure Delay from the
ExposureTime setting.
4.6.4 Fixed trigger shutter mode + CLK sync. trigger (ClockSync)
(TriggerMode=On, TriggerSyncMode=ClockSync, TriggerActivation= RisingEdge)
□This is to start exposure with external trigger input, and expose for a set period.
□Since it synchronizes with CLK, this mode can start exposure with low-latency for external trigger input.
□Set Frame rate (=trigger input cycle) lower than Max. frame rate explained in Section 3.5.2. Frame rate of External
Trigger Sync. Mode.
□There is a restriction for trigger input. Please refer to Section 4.6.7.Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing.
□The following shows the timing chart and the timing parameter with fixed trigger shutter mode + CLK sync trigger
(ClockSync)
Timing Parameter
Value
Description
Trigger Pulse Width
1
Trigger input pulse width (Min. value) [H]
Exposure Time Delay
2 ~ 3
Delay time from trigger input rising to ExposureActive rising [H]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.73 Delay time from ExposureActive falling to completion of exposure inside
the sensor [μs]
Dataout Delay
35
Time from ExposureActive falling to FrameActive rising [H]

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FrameActive
Effective Line
LineActive
～ ～
ExposureTime
ExposureActive
Sensor ReadOut
Cxp Stream
Effective Line
Idle
Idle Stream Data
Trigger_In
ExposureTimeDelay
Actual exposure period
IdleIdle
FramePeriod
DataoutDelay
ActualExposureDelay
Actual exposure period
Idle
Stream Data
Non-Overlap
Trigger Pulse Width
Vertical sync. timing chart (Fixed trigger shutter mode + CLK sync. trigger (ClockSync))
※Please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate of Internal Trigger Sync. Mode for time for
1H.
※ExposureActive is output for the amount of time obtained by subtracting the Actual Exposure Delay from
the ExposureTime setting.
4.6.5 Pulse width trigger shutter mode + H sync. trigger (LineSync)
(TriggerMode=On, TriggerSyncMode=LineSync, TriggerActivation=LevelHigh)
□This is to start exposure with external trigger input, and control exposure time with trigger pulse width.
□Trigger operation is H sync. Also, high speed operation is valid since user can input next trigger while reading out
images (=overlap). However, 1H jitter will occur to exposure timing due to H sync. operation.
※1H jitter may occur at the equivalent of exposure start and exposure end.
□Camera can operate long time exposure by extending trigger pulse width. However, noises such as dark noise and
shading noise may be noticeable.
□Set Frame rate (=trigger input cycle) lower than Max. frame rate explained in Section 3.5.2. Frame rate of External
Trigger Sync. Mode.
□There is a restriction for trigger input. Please refer to Section 4.6.7.Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing.
□The following shows the timing chart and the timing parameter with pulse width trigger shutter mode + H sync.
trigger (LineSync)
Timing Parameter
Value
Description
Trigger Pulse Width
1
Trigger input pulse width (Min. value) [μs]
Exposure Time Delay
0.013
Delay time from trigger input rising to ExposureActive rising [μs]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.78 Delay time from ExposureActive falling to completion of exposure inside
the sensor [μs]
Dataout Delay
35
Time from ExposureActive falling to FrameActive rising [H]

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FrameActive
Effective Line
LineActive
～ ～
Effective Line
～ ～
ExposureActive
Sensor ReadOut
Cxp Stream
Effective Line
IdleIdle Stream DataStream Data
Trigger_In
ExposureTimeDelay①
Actual exposure period
IdleIdle
FramePeriod
Dataout Delay
Actual Exposure Delay
Actual exposure period
Idle
Actual exposure period
ExposureTimeDelay②Overlap
Trigger Pulse Width
Vertical sync. timing chart (Pulse width trigger shutter mode + H sync. trigger (LineSync))
※Please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate of Internal Trigger Sync. Mode for time for 1H.
4.6.6 Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode + CLK Sync. Trigger (ClockSync)
(TriggerMode=On, TriggerSyncMode=ClockSync, TriggerActivation=LevelHigh)
□This is to start exposure with external trigger input, and control exposure time with trigger pulse width.
□Since it synchronizes with CLK, this mode can start/end exposure with low-latency for external trigger input. User
cannot input next trigger while reading out images.
□Set Frame rate (=trigger input cycle) lower than Max. frame rate explained in Section 3.5.2. Frame rate of External
Trigger Sync. Mode.
□There is a restriction for trigger input. Please refer to Section 4.6.7. Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing.
□The following shows the timing chart and the timing parameter with pulse width trigger shutter mode + CLK sync.
trigger (ClockSync)
Timing Parameter
Value
Description
Trigger Pulse Width (min)
1
Trigger input pulse width (Min. value) [H]
(max)
200
Trigger input pulse width (Min. value) [ms]
Exposure Time Delay
①
2 ~ 3
Delay time from trigger input rising to ExposureActive rising [H]
Exposure Time Delay
②
2 ~ 3
Delay time from trigger input falling to ExposureActive falling [H]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.73 Delay time from ExposureActive falling to completion of exposure inside
the sensor [μs]
Dataout Delay
35
Time from ExposureActive falling to FrameActive rising [H]

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FrameActive
Effective Line
LineActive
～ ～
ExposureActive
Sensor ReadOut
Cxp Stream
Effective Line
IdleIdle Stream Data
Trigger_In
Actual exposure period IdleIdle
FramePeriod
DataoutDelay
ActualExposureDelay
Actual exposure period Idle
Stream Data
ExposureTimeDelay①ExposureTimeDelay②Non-Overlap
Trigger Pulse Width
Vertical sync. timing chart (Pulse width trigger shutter mode + CLK sync. trigger (ClockSync))
※Please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate of Internal Trigger Sync. Mode for time for 1H.
4.6.7 Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing
Please refer to the following restrictions for external trigger input timing. Error will occur if these restrictions are not
met.
(1) With TriggerSyncMode=ClockSync, user cannot input next trigger until completion of readout images.
Input triggers after completed readout.
Timing Parameter
Value
Description
Trigger Pulse Width(min)
15(TBD)
Trigger input pulse width (Min. value) [μs]
(max)
200(TBD)
Trigger input pulse width (Min. value) [ms]
Exposure Time Delay
①
0.013
Delay time from trigger input rising to ExposureActive rising [μs]
Exposure Time Delay
②
0.013
Delay time from trigger input falling to ExposureActive falling [μs]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.78 Delay time from ExposureActive falling to completion of exposure inside
the sensor [μs]
Dataout Delay
35
Time from ExposureActive falling to FrameActive rising [H]

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(2) User can input the next trigger while reading out images with TriggerSyncMode=LineSync, However, end
exposure before completion of readout is invalid. Make sure to end exposure after completion of readout, then
start readout.
(3) Do not input the next trigger during exposure period with TriggerSyncMode=LineSync and TriggerActivation=
RisingEdge/FallingEdge..
When there is an external trigger input during restricted period, camera LED emission status becomes error. User can
check the error status with the following command as well.
Acquisition Control
IllegalTriggerFlag
0 or 1 (ReadOnly)
IllegalTriggerFlag: If there is a trigger input with restricted timing explained in the above, “IllegalTriggerFlag”
becomes “1”.
Device Control
ErrorFlagReset
(Execute)
ErrorFlagReset: This is to reset IllegalTriggerFlag to “0”.