CIS VCC-5CXP4R Quick start guide

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CoaXPress I/F
5M CMOS Color (RAW) Camera
VCC-5CXP4R
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
2. Product Outline ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1. General Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2. Input and Output Specifications ................................................................................................................... 4
3.2.1 TRIGGER_IN Input (6pins connector No.5 pin) ......................................................................................... 4
3.2.2 SIGNAL_OUT Output (6pins connector No.3pin) ....................................................................................... 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 ......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.4. Spectral Response ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3.5. Frame Rate ................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.5.1. Frame rate with Internal Sync. Mode ............................................................................................................... 7
3.5.2. Frame rate with External Trigger Sync. Mode................................................................................................ 7
4. Camera 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 ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.6. Trigger Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 11
4.6.1 Internal Sync. Mode (Free Run Mode) .................................................................................................... 11
4.6.2 External Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.6.3 Fixed trigger shutter mode + H sync trigger (LineSync) .......................................................................... 13
4.6.4 Fixed trigger shutter mode + CLK sync trigger (ClockSync) ..................................................................... 14
4.6.5 Pulse width trigger shutter mode + H sync trigger (LineSync) ................................................................. 15
4.6.6 Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode + CLK Sync. Trigger (ClockSync) ......................................................... 16
4.6.7 Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing ............................................................................................. 17
4.7. Exposure Time .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.7.1 Calculation Formula for Manual Shutter with H Sync Mode ...................................................................... 18
4.8. Gain .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.9. Sensor Black Level Adjustment ................................................................................................................... 19
4.10. Partial Scan (ROI) ...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.11. Defective Pixel Correction ........................................................................................................................... 21
4.12. Test Pattern Indication ............................................................................................................................... 25
4.13. Cursor Indication ....................................................................................................................................... 25
4.14. LED Operational Mode ............................................................................................................................... 25
4.15. Camera Timing I/O .................................................................................................................................... 26
4.16. User ID ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.17. Temperature Indication .............................................................................................................................. 27
4.18. Connection Reset ....................................................................................................................................... 27

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4.19. Gamma Correction ..................................................................................................................................... 27
4.20. Image Quality Selection Mode .................................................................................................................... 28
4.21. White Balance ........................................................................................................................................... 28
5. Factory Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 29
6. Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.1. Camera Dimensions ................................................................................................................................... 30
6.2. Optical Axis Accuracy ................................................................................................................................. 31
7. Case for Indemnity (Limited Warranty) .................................................................................................................. 32
7.1. Product Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 32
7.2. CMOS Defective Pixels ............................................................................................................................... 32
7.3. Product Support ........................................................................................................................................ 32

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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” 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 mechanical failure
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 accidental misuse 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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2. Product Outline
VCC-5CXP4R is a color camera with CoaxPress interface.
Using 2/3”, global shutter type 5.01M pixels CMOS image sensor, frame rate reaches 163.4fps with CXP6x2 8bit.
Complies with CoaXPress Version 1.1.1.
Must have function ready for Machine Vision applications such as trigger shutter, ROI, Gain, black level adjustment,
and defective pixels correction. Suitable for various FA/Machine Vision applications.
2.1. Features
□ Global shutter type, CMOS sensor (Color)
□ Complies with CoaXPress Ver. 1.1.1.and supports CXP-3 and CXP6.
□ Supports 2 lanes or 1 lane.
□ ROI function (Vertical 8 areas)
□ Exposure setting, Gain setting
□ External trigger mode (Fixed trigger shutter mode/Pulse width trigger shutter mode)
□ Complies with GenICam
□ C lens mount
□ 55mm(H) x 55mm(W) x 30mm(D) in size

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3. Specifications
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 and CXP3_x2 and x1
Video output format BayerRG8 / BayerRG10 / BayerRG12
BayerGR8 / BayerGR10 / BayerGR12 (with horizontal flip setting)
BayerGB8 / BayerGB10 / BayerGB12 (with vertical flip setting)
BayerBG8 / BayerBG10 / BayerBG12 (with horizontal and vertical flip
setting)
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 (maximum resolution) 2464 (H) × 2056(V)
Video signals
(Gain 0dB)
White clip level 255dig with 8bit
Set up level 0～2dig with 8bit
Dark shading Under 4dig for both vertical and horizontal with 8bit
Sensitivity TBD 2000lx (8bit mode, gain x1, shutter 5001us)
Minimum illumination TBD (CXP-6x1, 8bit mode, gain x16, shutter 9041us, level=50%)
Gain variable range
8bitMode: x1～x16 (0dB～+24dB) [guarantee range]
10bit/12bit/Low Frame Rate Mode:
x1～x64 (0dB～+36dB) [guarantee range]
White balance adjustment range 2800K ～ 9000K
Shutter speed Manual
Trigger mode
Free run mode (Camera internal trigger)
Trigger mode (Host, External terminal)
・ Fixed trigger shutter
・ Pulse width trigger shutter
Partial scan Vertical 8 areas
Power requirements PoCXP (18.5~26V) or 6pins circular connector (12~26V) TBD
(Cable length of power supply cable with circular connector must be
less than 10m.)
Power consumption TBD 4.6W (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 standard
(To be applied for)
UL: Complies with UL standard including materials.
CE EMC: 2014/30/EU
To be applied for Emission: EN61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011
To be applied for Immunity: EN61000-6-2:2019
RoHS: 2011/65/EU (EU)2015/863
Complies with EN50581 (RoHS2)
Durability Vibration Acceleration : 98m/s2 (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 Input (6pins connector No.5 pin)
□ 5.0V, 3.3V CMOS level / TTL level
□ Input voltage Low: 0.5Vdc (Max.), High: 2.1Vdc (Min.)
□ This is to directly input a trigger from an external equipment. To use this terminal, set Trigger Source of
AcquisitionControl to Line0.
3.2.2 SIGNAL_OUT Output (6pins connector No.3pin)
□ 5.0V CMOS logic level output
□ Output voltage Low: 0.55Vdc (Max.), High: 3.8Vdc (Min.)
□ This is to output a timing signal of the camera. Set a signal with Line Source of Digital IO Control.

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3.3. External Connector Pin Assignment
3.3.1 6pins Circular Connector (I/O)
HR10A-7R-6PB ※NC=Non-Connection. Do not connect anything to the terminal.
(HIROSE or equivalent) ※Recommended value 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]
Supply E [V] from external power to the camera and make sure that camera connector
input will be within the range of the specified power voltage.
※To 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 connection.
CXP 2 CXP 1 (For PoCXP)
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 the number of cable connections does not meet the number of links designated with ConnectionConfig,
LED will be Green/Orange fast blinking [12.5Hz]
Pin No. Signals Note
1 POWER Power input
2 NC
3 Line1 SIGNAL_OUT
(Exposure/FVAL/LVAL/LinkTrigger)
4 NC
5 Line0 Trigger IN
6 GND GND

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3.4. Spectral Response
※ Excludes characteristics of lens, optical glasses, and light source.

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3.5. Frame Rate
3.5.1. Frame rate with Internal Sync. Mode
[Formula for calculating frame rate]
Frame rate = 1/(Time for 1 line x (Output video line count+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
BayerRG8 2.923 163.4 6.120
BayerRG 10 3.300 144.7 6.909
BayerRG 12 5.333 89.5 11.168
CXP6_x1
BayerRG 8 4.391 108.8 9.194
BayerRG 10 5.481 87.1 11.478
BayerRG 12 6.572 72.7 13.763
CXP3_x2
BayerRG 8 4.391 108.8 9.194
BayerRG 10 5.481 87.1 11.478
BayerRG 12 6.572 72.7 13.763
CXP3_x1
BayerRG 8 8.768 54.5 18.360
BayerRG 10.963 43.6 22.956
BayerRG 12 13.145 36.3 27.525
※ PixelFormat with flipping function disabled (Off). Frame rate stays the same when flipping function enabled (On).
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, this command shows frame rate with internal sync mode.
3.5.2. Frame rate with External Trigger Sync. Mode
The maximum frame rate with H sync. trigger (LineSync) mode is the value of the internal sync. mode
explained in the above section.
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 line x (Output video line count +38)))
However, without ROI, and when exposure time is less than 16 lines, the following formula applies.
Max. Frame rate = 1/(Exposure time + (Time for 1 line x 2110))
※Input trigger with the cycle less than the maximum frame rate explained in the above.
※Please refer to Section 3.5.1. Frame rate with Internal Sync. Mode for the time for 1 line.
※Please refer to Section 4.6.2. External Trigger Mode for details on external sync mode.
AcquisitionControl
AcquisitionFrameRate (Read Only)

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4. Camera Functions
4.1. Camera Interface
□ Complies with CoaXPress1.1.1 standard.
4.2. How to Save and Initialize Settings
□ This is a function to save camera settings in operation into nonvolatile memory and to load setting values saved
in the nonvolatile memory.
UserSetControl
UserSetSelector Default
UserSet0
UserSetLoad (Execute)
UserSetSave (Execute)
□ UserSetSelector: This is to save the current setting values or to select setting values saved in nonvolatile
memory to read out.
・ Default: Factory setting. (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 save with UserSetSave. The values always become Default
upon next rebooting. Please set values before executing UserSetLoad or UserSetSave.
□ UserSetLoad: This is to load setting values selected with UserSetSelector.
□ UserSetSave: This is to save the current setting values to the area selected with UserSetSelector. Make sure to
set UserSetSelector to UserSet0 to execute.
□ 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, ImageQualityMode, ReverseX, and ReverseY 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 to save and load settings.
UserSetSelector UserSetLoad/Save Status
Default UserSetLoad Load Factory settings.
UserSetSave - (Not subject to execute.)
UserSet0 UserSetLoad Load 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
BayerRG8
BayerRG10
BayerRG12
BayerGR8 (ReverseX = On)
BayerGR10 (ReverseX = On)
BayerGR12 (ReverseX = On)
BayerGB8 (ReverseY= On)
BayerGB10 (ReverseY= On)
BayerGB12 (ReverseY= On)
BayerBG8 (ReverseX= On, ReverseY= On)
BayerBG10 (ReverseX= On, ReverseY= On)
BayerBG12 (ReverseX= On, ReverseY= On)
・ PixelFormat: Selection of Pixel format
・ BayerRG8 ： Bayer 8bit
・ BayerRG10 ： Bayer 10bit
・ BayerRG12 ： Bayer 12bit
・ BayerGR8 ： Bayer 8bit (ReverseX = On)
・ BayerGR10 ： Bayer 10bit (ReverseX = On)
・ BayerGR12 ： Bayer 12bit (ReverseX = On)
・ BayerGB8 ： Bayer 8bit (ReverseY= On)
・ BayerGB10 ： Bayer 10bit (ReverseY= On)
・ BayerGB12 ： Bayer 12bit (ReverseY= On)
・ BayerBG8 ： Bayer 8bit (ReverseX= On, ReverseY= On)
・ BayerBG10 ： Bayer 10bit (ReverseX= On, ReverseY= On)
・ BayerBG12 ： Bayer 12bit (ReverseX= On, ReverseY= On)
・
・ Bayer Pattern of VCC-5CXP4R is”RGGB” as shown as the figure to the left.
・ Bayer Pattern also flips when images flip in X and Y directions as explained in section 4.5. Flip.
・ PixelFormat RG, GR, GB, and BG also change accordingly.
※ Do not change PixelFormat while grabbing (acquiring images).
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4.5. Flip
□ This is a function to flip images in X direction or Y direction.
□ With True, function flips image with normal rotation. With False, function flips mage with reversal rotation.
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)
※ Bayer Pattern also flips when images flip in X and Y directions.
※ RG, GR, GB, and BG of frame grabber board also change accordingly.
※ With ROI, the origin coordinate (0) of OffsetY appears on the display screen regardless of On/Off of
flipping.
The illustration below shows coordinates according to the setting order of ReverseY and ROI.
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
Flip operation with ROI
Object Display screen
ROI setting
Display screen
Convert Offset Y (Y0) to
a coordinate (Y1) to
display it on the screen.
Display screen
Convert OffsetY (Y1) to a
coordinate (Y0) to display
it on the screen.
ROI operation with flip
Object Display screen Display screen
ROI setting
Display screen
Convert OffsetY (Y0) to a
coordinate (Y1) to display it
on the screen.

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4.6. Trigger Mode
There are 2 types of trigger modes; internal sync. mode and external trigger mode.
Trigger mode is selectable with the following commands.
 TriggerMode : Trigger mode (Links 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 (Links 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).
4.6.1 Internal Sync. Mode (Free Run Mode)
□ This is a mode to use internal triggers continuously generated.
□ Turn off TriggerMode and set TriggerSelector to AcquisitionStart.
※When TriggerSyncMode (explained later) is with ClockSync, user cannot turn TriggerMode Off.
Please set to LineSync.
□ For frame rate, please refer to section 3.5.1. Frame rate with Internal Sync Mode.
□ Set exposure time with ExposureTime command. Please refer to section 4.7. Exposure Time.
□ The following shows timing chart and 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
Acquisition Control
TriggerMode Off/On
TriggerSelector AcquisitionStart
FrameStart

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Vertical sync. Timing chart (with free run) TriggerMode=Off
※For time for 1H, please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate with Internal Sync. Mode.
※ExposureActive outputs for a period of difference between Actual Exposure Delay and ExposureTime setting,
subtraction of Actual Exposure Delay from ExposureTime setting.
4.6.2 External Trigger 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 function details with the following commands. (Make sure to stop inputting triggers while
selecting function.)
 TriggerSyncMode:
LineSync : H sync trigger mode (Controls exposure time per line)
※High frame-rate operation is valid by overlapping operation (exposure while reading out
images).
※Since it synchronizes with H, 1 line of jitter may occur for external trigger input.
ClockSync: CLK sync trigger mode (Controls 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 only when TriggerActivation is Rising Edge.
Timing Parameter Value Description
Dataout Delay 35 Time from ExposureActive falling edge to FrameActive rising [H]
V-blanking 38 Vertical blanking line count [H]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.73 Delay time from ExposureActive falling edge to the completion of
exposure of the sensor. [μs]
Acquisition Control
TriggerSyncMode LineSync
ClockSync
TriggerSource
LinkTrigger0
Line0
Software
TriggerSoftware (Execute)
TriggerActivation
RisingEdge
FallingEdge
LevelHigh
LevelLow

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 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. (TriggerWidth)
LevelLow: Pulse width trigger shutter mode: Exposure during low active period. (TriggerWidth) (※)
※If user set FallingEdge and LevelLow with LinkTrigger0, disturbed images may occur on the first grabbing.
Combination of trigger mode ※Please refer to the next section for 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 with ExposureTime command
explained in section 4.8.
□ Trigger operation is H sync. High speed operation is valid since user can input the 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 the maximum frame rate explained in Section 3.5.2. Frame rate with
External Trigger Sync. Mode.
□ There are some restrictions 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)
FrameActive
Effective Lin e
LineActive
～ ～
Effective Line
～ ～
ExposureTime
ExposureActive
Sensor ReadOut
Cxp Stream
Effective Line
IdleIdle Stream DataStream Data
Trigger_In
ExposureTimeDelay
Actual exposure period
IdleIdle
FramePer iod
DataoutDelay
ActualExposureDelay
Actual exposure period
Idle
Actual exposure period
Ove rlap
Trigger Pulse Width
No TriggerMode TriggerSyncMode TriggerActivation TriggerSource
1 Off LineSync - -
2 On LineSync RisingEdge/FallingEdge LinkTrigger0/Line0/Software
3 On ClockSync RisingEdge/FallingEdge LinkTrigger0/Line0/Software
4 On LineSync LevelHigh/LevelLow LinkTrigger0/Line0
5 On ClockSync LevelHigh/LevelLow LinkTrigger0/Line0

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Vertical sync. timing chart (Fixed trigger shutter mode + H sync. trigger (LineSync))
※For time for 1H, please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate with Internal Sync. Mode.
※ExposureActive outputs for a period of difference between Actual Exposure Delay and ExposureTime setting,
subtraction of Actual Exposure Delay from ExposureTime setting.
4.6.4 Fixed trigger shutter mode + CLK sync trigger (ClockSync)
(TriggerMode=On, TriggerSyncMode=ClockSync, TriggerActivation= RisingEdge)
□ This is a mode to start exposure with external trigger input and expose for a set period with ExposureTime command
explained in section 4.8.
□ Since trigger synchronizes with CLK, this mode can start exposure with low-latency. User cannot input the next
trigger while reading out images.
□ Set Frame rate (=trigger input cycle) lower than the maximum frame rate explained in Section 3.5.2. Frame rate with
External Trigger Sync. Mode.
□ There are some restrictions 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)
FrameActive
Effect ive Lin e
LineActive
～ ～
ExposureTime
ExposureActive
Sensor ReadOut
Cxp Stream
Effective Line
IdleIdle 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))
Timing Parameter Value Description
Trigger Pulse Width 1 Trigger input pulse width (minimum value) [H]
Exposure Time Delay 2 ~ 3 Delay time from rising edge of trigger input to ExposureActive rising [H]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.73 Delay time from falling edge of ExposureActive to completion of exposure
of the sensor [μs]
Dataout Delay 35 Time from falling edge of ExposureActive to FrameActive rising [H]
Timing Parameter Value Description
Trigger Pulse Width 1 Trigger input pulse width (minimum value) [μs]
Exposure Time Delay 0.013 Delay time from the rising edge of trigger input to ExposureActive rising [μs]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.78 Delay time from falling edge of ExposureActive to completion of exposure of
the sensor [μs]
Dataout Delay 35 Time from falling edge of ExposureActive to FrameActive rising [H]

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※For time for 1H, please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate with Internal Sync. Mode.
※ExposureActive outputs for a period of difference between Actual Exposure Delay and ExposureTime setting,
subtraction of Actual Exposure Delay from 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. High speed operation is valid since user can input the next trigger while reading out
images (=overlap). However, 1H jitter will occur to exposure timing due to H sync. operation.
※Please note that 1H jitter may occur at exposure start and exposure end so that exposure time may change.
□ Long time exposure is valid by extending trigger pulse width. However, noises such as dark noise and
shading noise may become noticeable.
□ Set Frame rate (=trigger input cycle) lower than the maximum frame rate explained in Section 3.5.2. Frame rate with
External Trigger Sync. Mode.
□ There are some restrictions 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)
FrameActive
Effective Lin e
LineActive
～ ～
Effective Line
～ ～
ExposureActive
Sensor ReadOut
Cxp Stream
Effective Line
IdleIdle Stream DataStream Data
Trigger_In
ExposureTimeDelay①
Actual exposure period
IdleIdle
FramePer iod
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))
※For time for 1H, please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate with Internal Sync. Mode.
Timing Parameter Value Description
Trigger Pulse Width (min) 1 Trigger input pulse width (minimum value) [H]
(max) 200 Trigger input pulse width (minimum value) [ms]
Exposure Time Delay ① 2 ~ 3 Delay time from the rising edge of trigger input to ExposureActive rising [H]
Exposure Time Delay ② 2 ~ 3 Delay time from the falling edge of trigger input to ExposureActive falling [H]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.73 Delay time from falling edge of ExposureActive to completion of exposure of
the sensor [μs]
Dataout Delay 35 Time from the falling edge of ExposureActive to FrameActive rising [H]

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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. However, user cannot input the
next trigger while reading out images.
□ Set Frame rate (=trigger input cycle) lower than the maximum frame rate explained in Section 3.5.2. Frame rate with
External Trigger Sync. Mode.
□ There are some restrictions 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)
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))
※For time for 1H, please refer to the time for 1 line in Section 3.5.1. Frame rate with Internal Sync. Mode.
Timing Parameter Value Description
Trigger Pulse Width(min) 15 (TBD) Trigger input pulse width (minimum value) [μs]
(max) 200 (TBD) Trigger input pulse width (minimum value) [ms]
Exposure Time Delay ① 0.013 Delay time from the rising edge of trigger input to ExposureActive rising [μs]
Exposure Time Delay ② 0.013 Delay time from the falling edge of trigger input to ExposureActive falling [μs]
Actual Exposure Delay 13.78 Delay time from the falling edge of ExposureActive to completion of exposure
of the sensor [μs]
Dataout Delay 35 Time from the falling edge of ExposureActive to FrameActive rising [H]

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4.6.7 Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing
There are some restrictions on timing for external trigger input. Follow instructions, or error occurs.
(1) With TriggerSyncMode=ClockSync, user cannot input the next trigger before completion of reading out images.
Trigger Inhibit Period shown in the picture below prohibits any trigger input. Wait for completion of reading out.
(2) With TriggerSyncMode=LineSync, user can input the next trigger while reading out images. However, do not
end exposure before completion of reading out images. Make sure to end exposure after completion of reading
out to start the next.
(3) With TriggerSyncMode=LineSync and TriggerActivation= RisingEdge/FallingEdge, user cannot input the next
trigger during exposure period.