CIS VCC-GC21FR11OP Quick start guide

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Optical I/F
4M Resolution CMOS
B/W Camera
VCC-GC21FR11OP
Product Specification
& Operational Manual
CIS Corporation
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Table of Contents
PAGE
1. Scope of Application .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Handling Precautions.............................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Product Outline ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Specification.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. General Specification .................................................................................................................................. 5
4.2. Camera Output Signal Specification ............................................................................................................. 7
4.3. CMOS Spectral Response (Representative Value) .......................................................................................... 8
4.4 Video Output Format .................................................................................................................................. 9
5. Function Settings................................................................................................................................................. 10
6. External Connector Pin Assignment....................................................................................................................... 12
6.1. 6 Pins Circular Connector HR10-7R-6PA (HIROSE) Equivalent parts.......................................................... 12
6.2. Optical Module Connector AFBR-57D9AMZ(AVAGO)................................................................................... 13
6.3. Optical LINK LED ...................................................................................................................................... 13
7. Timing Chart ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.1. Horizontal Synchronous Signals Timing (2Tap Base Configuration mode: 34fps).......................................... 13
7.2. Vertical Synchronous Signals Timing (2Tap Base Configuration Mode: 34fps) ............................................... 14
7.3. Horizontal Synchronous Signals Timing (4Tap Medium Configuration Mode: 68fps) *Initial Setting ................ 14
7.4. Vertical Synchronous Signals Timing (4Tap Medium Configuration Mode: 68fps)........................................... 15
7.5. Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode ....................................................................................................................... 16
7.6. Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode.............................................................................................................. 17
8. Partial Scan Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 18
9. Remote Communication Function.......................................................................................................................... 20
10. Initial Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
11. CMOS Optical Axis Accuracy ................................................................................................................................. 22
12. Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
13. Cases for Indemnity (Limited Warranty) ................................................................................................................ 24
14. CMOS Pixel Defect ............................................................................................................................................... 24
15. Product Support .................................................................................................................................................. 24

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1. Scope of Application
This is to describe VCC-GC21FR11OP, 4M resolution, Power over Optical I/F B/W CMOS Camera.
All specifications contained herein are subject to change without prior notice. Reproduction in whole or in
part is prohibited.
2. 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.
zDo not use or store the camera in the following extreme conditions:
¾Extremely dusty or humid places.
¾Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature –5 to +4℃5)℃
¾Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic radiation such as radio or TV transmitters.
¾Places subject to fluorescent light reflections.
¾Places subject to unstable (flickering, etc.) lighting conditions.
¾Places subject to strong vibration.
zRemove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower.
zDo not apply excessive force or static electricity that could damage the camera.
zDo 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.
zFollow 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.
z Confirm the mutual ground potential carefully and then connect the camera to monitors or
computers. AC leaks from the connected devices may cause damages or destroy the camera.
z Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Unstable or improper power
supply voltage may cause damages or malfunction of the camera.

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z The voltage ripple of camera power DC +12V±10% shall be within ±50mV. Improper power
supply voltage may cause noises on the video signals.
zThe rising time of camera power supply voltage shall be less than +10V, Max 60ms. Please
avoid noises like chattering when rising.
zPrecautions to observe when using partial mode.
At vertical partial scan mode, the smaller the value of read-out lines setting is set, the faster the
camera exposure output speed goes, and the more the power consumption is required at the same
time.
Power requirement of when the minimum read-out line is set with partial scan will be approx 5.0W
while the one with full frame scan will be approx.4.5W. Naturally, heat of the camera will be
increased.
Especially when the read-out line is set in the range of 100 lines to 1 line, heat dissipation is
recommended to install the camera.
Installation recommended.
・ Install the camera to the place with ambient temperature under 40 ℃.
・ Install the camera to a metallic component.
10 4020 30 50
10
11
12
[V]
Voltage Rising Time [ms]
9
8
7
60 70
Power Supply Voltage

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3. Product Outline
VCC-GC21FR11OP is a Power over Opt:C-LINK interfaced(Optical Interface) and 4M resolution industrial
B/W video camera module. 4M pixels CMOS sensor with diagonal length 15.930mm is utilized. Entire
pixels can be read out within 1/68s at Medium Configuration output.
Features
□ Global shutter CMOS sensor is utilized.
□ Opt:C-LINK Base Configuration and Medium Configuration are supported.
□ Fixed trigger shutter mode, pulse width trigger shutter mode are operable.
□ 150m long-haul transmission is possible with optical fiber cable.
□ Optical fiber cable prevents the influence of electromagnetic wave disorder and a grand noise.
□ Full frame rates and video output format are as follows.
□ Free Software
¾CIS control panel software for evaluation purpose only is downloadable via our web.
4. Specification
4.1. General Specification
(1) Pickup Device
Device Type Diagonal Length 15.930mm, Global Shutter type, B/W CMOS
Effective pixel number 2048(H) x 2048(V)
Unit cell size 5.5μm(H) x 5.5μm(V)
Image Circle φ15.930mm
(2) Video Output Frequency
Pixel Clock 72 MHz
2Tap
Base Configuration Mode:
Horizontal frequency: 69.768 kHz Horizontal clock 1032 CLK
V
ertical frequency: 33.802 Hz Scanning lines 2064 H
4Tap
Medium Configuration Mode:
Horizontal frequency: 139.534 kHz Horizontal clock 516 CLK
V
ertical frequency: 67.604 Hz Scanning lines 2064 H
(3) Sync. System Internal Sync. System.
(4) Video Output 2Tap Base Configuration
4Tap Medium Configuration (Initial Setting)
(5) Optical Connector
LC duplex connector
Rated optical module：8 Gb/s Optical wavelength 850nm
Transmission band：6.125Gb/s
AFBR-57D9AMZ(AVAGO)
(6) Length of Optical Fiber
Cable
Max. 150m
(7) Resolution 2048 TV Lines
(8) Output Format Sensor AD 10bit
Opt:C-LINK output 8bit / 10bit Monochrome output.
2Tap Base Configuration Mode 34fps 8bit/10bit
4Tap Medium Configuration Mode 68fps 8bit/10bit
Initial setting:4Tap Medium Configuration(68fps, 8bit)

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(9) Sensitivity F8 400lx (at Shutter speed 1/68s (OFF), Gain 0dB, and Medium Configuration mode)
(10) Minimum illumination F1.4 1.0lx (at Shutter speed 1/68s (OFF), Gain +12dB, and Medium Configuration mode)
(11) Dust or stains in optical
system
No dust or stain shall be detected on the testing screen with setting the camera aperture at F16.
(12) Power requirements DC+12V±10% 6pins Circular Connector
(13) Power consumption 4.5W (4Tap Medium Configuration mode, Full frame scan output): Initial setting.
5.0W (4Tap Medium Configuration mode, Partial scan 10 lines output)
(14) Dimensions Refer to overall dimension drawing. (H:29mm W:43mm D:55mm excluding projection)
(15) Weight Approx. 125g
(16) Lens mount C Mount * Refer to overall dimension drawing.
(17) Optical axis accuracy Refer to drawing for CMOS Optical Axis Accuracy.
(18) Gain variable range 0dB ～+12dB (Guaranteed range)
(19) Shutter speed variable
range
OFF ～1/40000s
(20) Trigger shutter mode Fixed Shutter Trigger Mode/ Pulse Width Shutter Trigger Mode
(21) Partial Scan Full Frame Scan ～ 1 line (1 line / step)
(22) Safety/Quality standards UL: Conform to UL Standard including materials and others.
CE:
EN55022:2010 Class A for Emission
EN61000-6-2:2005 for Immunity
RoHS: Conform to RoHS.
FCC:
T
o be applied to FCC Class A digital Device
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
(23) 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. (without package)
(24) Operation Environment
Temperatu re Performance guaranteed temperature: 0℃～+40℃
Camera operation guaranteed temperature: -5℃～+45℃
※All the specifications specified in this manual is guaranteed under performance
guaranteed temperature.
※All the camera functions operate normally under operation guaranteed
temperature.
Humidity RH 20～80% with no condensation.
(25) Storage Environment Temperatu re -25℃～+60℃
Humidity RH 20～80% with no condensation.

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4.2. Camera Output Signal Specification
(1) Video output data Effective Video Output 2048(H) × 2048(V) At full frame scan mode
(2) Sync. Signal
output
FVAL Pin No.3 6pins Circular Connector
(LVTTL Output)
Opt:C-LINK Output
Optical Pulse Pin No.4
LVAL Pin No.5
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
SP Optical Pulse
(3) Camera Control
Signals input
CC2・CC3・CC4 Opt:C-LINK Input
(4) Trigger Input
Polarity Positive/Negative Selectable Polarity is selectable
with Address 011
Pulse Width
1HD (min.) ～ Approx. 2 frames
・2Tap Base Configuration mode : 1HD (14.333us)
・4Tap Medium Configuration mode : 1HD (7.167us)
Functionally, no upper limitation is set but noises such as dark
noises and shadings might be noticeable at long time exposure.
Trigger Input ：CC1 Camera Link input (LVDS)
:Pin No.2 6pins Circular Connector (LVTTL)
(5) Serial
Communication
SerTC (Serial to Camera) Opt:C-LINK input
SerTFG (Serial to Frame Grabber) Opt:C-LINK output
(6) Video Signals
White Clip Level At Digital 10bit
At Digital 8bit
: 3FFh
: FFh
Setup Level At Digital 10bit
At Digital 8bit
: 004±004h
: 01±01h
(Condition: Gain 0dB)
Dark Shading At Digital 10bit
At Digital 8bit
: Both horizontal and vertical
should be under ±00Fh.
: Both horizontal and vertical
should be under 03h.
(Condition: Gain 0dB)
※ 2 secounds shall be waited after turning on power to get the camera operate properly.

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4.3. CMOS Spectral Response (Representative Value)
* Lens characteristics and luminous source characteristics are not considered.

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4.4 Video Output Format
(1) 2Tap Base Configuration Mode : 34fps
(2) 4Tap Base Configuration Mode : 68fps (Initial Setting)
・・・D D
～
～～ ～
2048 Line
2048pixel
1 2
D DD D ・・・
～
～～ ～
2048 Line
2048pixel
1234

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5. Function Settings
(Camera functions can be set with serial communications.)
Function Address Data
Gain 001 0: 0 dB : Fixed Gain
1: + 3 dB : Fixed Gain
2: + 6 dB : Fixed Gain
3: + 12 dB : Fixed Gain
4: Manual Gain: over 0～+12dB (Refer to Address 032 and 033.)
Shutter 002 2Tap Mode 4Tap Mode
0: 1/34s(OFF) 1/68s(OFF)
1: 1/68s 1/68s(OFF)
2: 1/250s 1/250s
3: 1/350s 1/350s
4: 1/500s 1/500s
5: 1/750s 1/750s
6: 1/1000s 1/1000s
7: 1/2500s 1/2500s
8: 1/5000s 1/5000s
9: 1/7500s 1/7500s
10: 1/10000s 1/10000s
11: 1/12000s 1/12000s
12: 1/16000s 1/16000s
13: 1/20000s 1/20000s
14: 1/30000s 1/30000s
15: 1/30000s 1/40000s
16: Manual Shutter (Refer to Address 036 and 037.)
Trigger Shutter Mode 004 0: Normal Shutter Mode (Trigger OFF)
1: Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode (Shutter speed can be set with address 002.)
2: Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode
(Shutter speed can be set with trigger pulse width.)
Trigger Polarity 011 0: Positive
1: Negative
Trigger Input 012 0: Opt:C-LINK (CC1) input
1: 6pins connector(Pin No.2)input
Output Data Selection 013 0: 8bit Output
1: 10bit output
Partial Scan Mode 015 0: Full Frame Scan Mode
1: Partial Scan Mode
Output image flip vertical 021 0: Normal
1: Flip Vertical
Gain CC Control ON/OFF 023 0: OFF
1: ON (Gain and WB can be controlled via CC2, CC3, and CC4.)

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Function Address Data
Table Selection for Gain CC Control 024 0～7: CC2 CC3 CC4
0: L L L
1: H L L
2: L H L
3: H H L
4: L L H
5: H L H
6: L H H
7: H H H
T
able Read/Write for Gain CC
Control
025 0: Nop
1: Table Read
2: Table Write
Manual Gain (Address 032&033) is written in to the table specified
with Address 024.
3: Clear Table
Baud Rate 030 0: 9600bps(fixed)
Camera Mode 031 0, 1: 4Tap Medium Configuration Mode(68fps)
2: 2Tap Base Configuration Mode(34fps)
Manual Gain 032&033 0～767: 0:0dB ～767:+12dB
Manual Shutter 036&037 0～2047:
2Tap mode: Shutter Speed = 18.49us + (2048 - (036&037))×14.333us
Min. value 0: 29.372ms(1/34s), Max. value 2047: 32.823us(1/30000s)
4Tap mode: Shutter Speed = 18.49us + (2048 - (036&037))×7.167us
Min. value 0: 14.697ms(1/68s), Max. value 2047:25.657us(1/40000s)
※Set the data of the address 002 to 016.
Cursor Indication ON/OFF 058 0: OFF
1: ON
Cursor X Address 061&060 0～2047:
Cursor Y Address 063&062 0～2047:
Partial scan start position 1 064&065 0～2047:
Partial scan start position 2 066&067 0～2047:
Partial scan start position 3 068&069 0～2047:
Partial scan start position 4 070&071 0～2047:
Partial scan start position 5 072&073 0～2047:
Partial scan start position 6 074&075 0～2047:
Partial scan start position 7 076&077 0～2047:
Partial scan start position 8 078&079 0～2047:
※Set the data of the address 015 to 001.
Partial scan effective line numbers 1 080&081 1～2048: Set 0 when not in use.
Partial scan effective line numbers 2 082&083 1～2048: Set 0 when not in use.
Partial scan effective line numbers 3 084&085 1～2048: Set 0 when not in use.
Partial scan effective line numbers 4 086&087 1～2048: Set 0 when not in use.
Partial scan effective line numbers 5 088&089 1～2048: Set 0 when not in use.
Partial scan effective line numbers 6 090&091 1～2048: Set 0 when not in use.
Partial scan effective line numbers 7 092&093 1～2048: Set 0 when not in use.
Partial scan effective line numbers 8 094&095 1～2048: Set 0 when not in use.
※Set the data of the address 015 to 001.

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Initial Settings 126 Input 083 to set the camera back to the initial settings.
Data Save 127 Input 083 to save the data to EEP-ROM.
※ The data set with 2 Byte shall be set with High Byte (even address) first, then set with Low Byte (odd
address). The camera rewrites the internal resister when receiving Low Byte.
6. External Connector Pin Assignment
6.1. 6 Pins Circular Connector HR10-7R-6PA (HIROSE) Equivalent parts
Pin No.
1 Power IN (DC+12V)
2 Trigger Input
3 FVAL Output
4 Exposure Output
5 LVAL Output
6 GND

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6.2. Optical Module Connector AFBR-57D9AMZ(AVAGO)
LC duplex Connector
6.3. Optical LINK LED
(1) Opt:C-LINK LINK LED ・・・ The LED is lit when connecting the camera and the frame grabber
board.
7. Timing Chart
7.1. Horizontal Synchronous Signals Timing (2Tap Base Configuration mode: 34fps)

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7.2. Vertical Synchronous Signals Timing (2Tap Base Configuration Mode: 34fps)
7.3. Horizontal Synchronous Signals Timing (4Tap Medium Configuration Mode: 68fps) *Initial Setting

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7.4. Vertical Synchronous Signals Timing (4Tap Medium Configuration Mode: 68fps)

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7.5. 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. V-Sync Reset. The delay time (Exposure Time Delay) from
detecting trigger edge in the camera to starting exposure is max. 1HD.
□ Triggers can be accepted even when outputting video signals. However, trigger signals for
exposure to start the next video output prior to the completion of video transmission for the prior
video output signals cannot be accepted.
□ Trigger input during exposure time should be ignored. (Refer to the below A).

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7.6. 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. V-Sync Reset. The delay time (Exposure Time Delay) from
detecting trigger edge in the camera to starting exposure, and from detecting trigger end edge to
completing exposure is max. 1HD.
□ Pulse width is min. 1HD to approx. 2 frames. Functionally, there is no upper limitation, but noises
such as dark noises and shadings may be noticeable at long time exposure.
□Triggers can be accepted even when outputting video signals. However, trigger signals for
exposure to start the next video output prior to the completion of video transmission for the prior
video output signals cannot be accepted.

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8. Partial Scan Mode
□ Maximum 8 partial areas can be set by serial commands.
Example ： 3 partial areas to be set.
①： V Blanking Line Number
②: Partial Area 1
③： Partial Area 2
④： Partial Area 3
⑤： Total Frame Line Number
FVA
L
LVA
L
①
⑤
②③ ④
V
ideo Out
Partial Scan Setting
Partial scan start position 1
(
A
ddress 064 & 065)
④
Partial scan start position 3
(
A
ddress 068 & 069)
③
Partial scan effective lines 2
(Address 082&083)
Partial scan start position 2
(
A
ddress 066 & 067)
②
Partial scan effective lines 3
(Address 084&085)
0
2047
Partial scan effective lines 1
(Address 080&081)
④
③
Partial scan effective lines 2
(Address 082&083)
②
Partial scan effective lines 3
(Address 084&085)
Partial scan effective lines 1
(Address 080&081)
Data sequence of output video

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□ 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 starting position.
□ Entire frame line numbers = V blanking line numbers (16H fixed) ＋
Partial effective lines 1 + Partial effective lines 2 + ・・・ + Partial effective lines 8
Note that “Sum total of partial effective line numbers (except V blanking lines) ≦2048” should be met.
□ Frame rate = 1 / (Entire frame line numbers x Time for 1 line)
Time for 1 line
Camera Mode Time for 1 Line
2Tap Base Configuration Mode 14.333us
4Tap Medium Configuration Mode 7.167us
□ Setting Example
□ Line numbers at partial scan setting can be set from 1 line. However, consumption current will
increase several hundreds mA more so that the margin of camera power capacity shall be considered.
Effective
Lines
Entire
Frame Lines
Frame Rate (Entire frame lines)
2Tap Mode 4Tap Mode
1(Min) 1 H 17H 4104fps 8208fps
・・
Vertical:VGA
equivalent
480 H 496H 141fps 281fps
・・
Vertical:XGA
equivalent
768 H 784H 89fps 178fps
・・
Vertical:SXGA
equivalent
1024 H 1040H 67fps 134fps
・・
Vertical:UXGA
equivalent
1200 H 1216H 57fps 115fps
・・
2048
(Max:Full Frame)
2048 H 2064H 34fps 68fps

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9. Remote Communication Function
Via Opt:C-LINK connector, the camera can be controlled.
(1) The settings for RS232C
Baud rate : 9600bps (fixed)
Data : 8bit
Stop bit : 1bit
Parity : None
XON/XOFF : Not controlled
* Baud rate can be changed with address 030. Please reboot the camera after changing
baud rate setting.
(2) Control code
・ The total control code is 14 bytes, which conforms to ASCII code.
・ The control code consists of camera No. process code, remote controller address, remote
controller data, and CR. Execute Read/Write through PC, and the camera will reply the data.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7th Byte 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Camera No. Process code Remote controller
address
Remote controller data CR
000000: fixed “R” Read mode Please refer to the
address table of Section
5. Function Settings.
000～255 0 Dh
“W” Write mode
“C” Camera mode
00EEEE:4digit error code “X” Error 0 0 0 0 0 0
Camera number
Camera No. is fixed with 6 bytes numerical strings, “000000”.
Process code
Input any one of R, W, or C to the process code.
R (read mode) is to read the data of remote controller address.
Please be noted to set any dummy data (000～255) to 11th ～13th, since a command shall
consists of 14 bytes.
W (write mode) is to write the data to the remote controller address.
Please be noted that the data cannot be saved into EEPROM of the camera.
(Reboot the camera, and the data is reset to the initial setting.)
To save the data into EEPROM, please refer to Section 5. Function Settings.
C is the code to send the data back from the camera.
Note: Do not set code C when sending the data from PC side.