CIS VISION:analog VCC-G20X30T1 Quick start guide

VCC-G20X30T1 Rev. 900-557-32-00
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29mm Cubic XGA
Analog B/W Camera
VCC-G20X30T1
Product Specification
& Operational Manual
CIS Corporation

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Table of Contents
1. Scope of Application..................................................................................................................... 3
2. Handling Precautions.................................................................................................................... 3
3. Product Outline............................................................................................................................ 4
4. Specification ................................................................................................................................ 5
4.1. General Specification .............................................................................................................. 5
4.2. Durability............................................................................................................................... 7
4.3. Safety/Quality Standards......................................................................................................... 7
4.4. CCD Spectral Response (Representative Value)......................................................................... 8
4.5. Optical Black Layout ............................................................................................................... 8
5. External Connector Pin Assignment................................................................................................ 9
5.1. 12pins Circular Connector HR10-10R-12PA (HIROSE)................................................................ 9
5.2. Switch Settings....................................................................................................................... 9
6. Function.....................................................................................................................................11
7. Dimensions.................................................................................................................................13
8. Timing Chart...............................................................................................................................14
8.1. Horizontal synchronous timing................................................................................................14
8.2. Vertical synchronous timing of Progressive scan.......................................................................14
8.3. Vertical synchronous timing of Binning scan ............................................................................15
8.4. Vertical synchronous timing of Partial scan..............................................................................15
8.5. Long time exposure mode timing (Restart Reset operation)......................................................16
8.6. External trigger operation timing by pulse width setup (SYNC Reset type) .................................16
8.7. External trigger operation timing by pulse width setup (SYNC Non-Reset type)........................17
9. Cases for Indemnity (Limited Warranty).......................................................................................18
10. CCD Pixel Defect .......................................................................................................................18
11. Product Support ........................................................................................................................18

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1. Scope of Application
This is to describe VCC-G20X30T1, XGA B/W CCD 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 +45℃)
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.
zConfirm 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.
zDo not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Unstable or improper power
supply voltage may cause damages or malfunction of the camera.
zMake sure that the camera and peripheral equipments are properly connected before turning the
camera on. Especially in INT/EXT sync signal settings, improper connection may cause
damages to the camera and the connected devices.
zAt least 5 seconds shall be waited to reboot the camera.
In case of abnormal operation, contact the distributor from whom you purchased the product.

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3. Product Outline
VCC-G20X30T1 is a high-resolution industrial B/W camera module utilizing a 1/3-inch PS IT CCD.
800K pixels CCD image sensor with on-chip micro-lenses realizes high sensitivity and high resolution.
Key Features
□ Sync. System
HD/VD External sync. input
Internal sync. output
□ Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter speed switchable by rear panel switch
1/30s ～1/10,000s : 8 steps
Electronic shutter switchable by trigger pulse width
1/4s ～1/100,000s
□ High frame rates
The followings are effective at trigger shutter operation.
29.68 fps: Full Frame Scan Mode
59.35 fps: Vertical Binning Mode
89.14 fps: 1/3 Partial Scan Mode
118.7 fps: 1/4 Partial Scan Mode
□ 29mm Cubic in size
Its small size, 29mm cubic, and light weight, 44g, makes it a best match for use in
embedded systems for image calibration and microscopic applications.

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4. Specification
4.1. General Specification
Item Specification Remarks
Power consumption 2.0 W (with rated supply)
Power requirements DC +12V±10%
Pick up device
1/3” Interline Transfer B/W CCD ICX204AL
(Sony)
Total pixel number 1034(H) ×779(V)
Effective pixel number 1024(H) ×768(V)
Unit cell size 4.65μm(H) ×4.65μm(V) Square pixel
Spectral response Refer to 4.4. CCD Spectral response (representative value).
Synchronization
System
Internal Sync. HD/VD External Sync.
Input signal level: 2～5Vp-p, TTL Input
Automatically switched by HD recognition.
Frequency allowance: 28～31MHz
Jitter: under 20ns
Jumper
resistance of
75Ωterminal
is HR70,
29.5MHz.
Scanning system
Non-interlace scan
1/30sec Full Frame Scan (Standard operation)(External sync.)
1270 PCLK
796 HD
Horizontal frequency 23.622 KHz (23.228 KHz)
Vertical frequency 29.676 Hz (29.18 Hz)
Pixelclock 30.0 MHz (29.5 MHz)
1/60sec Binning Scan
1270 PCLK
398 HD
Horizontal frequency 23.622 KHz
Vertical frequency 59.35 Hz
Pixel clock 30.0 MHz
1/90sec Partial Scan
1270 PCLK
265 HD
Horizontal frequency 23.622 KHz
Vertical frequency 89.14 Hz
Pixel clock 30.0 MHz
1/120sec Partial Scan
1270 PCLK
199 HD
Horizontal frequency 23.622 KHz
Vertical frequency 118.7 Hz
Pixel clock 30.0 MHz
Video output signal
Analog output 1.0V(p-p)
Sync. negative, 75Ωunbalanced, DC connect
White clip level 820 ±50mVp-p
Setup level 25 ±15mVp-p
Synclevel 290 ±30mVp-p
DClevel 500 ±100mV

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Item Specification Remarks
Trigger input
Input signal Trigger Positive, Rising edge.
Input signal level Low 0.5Vmax , High 4Vmin
Input trigger width 4μs ～250ms
Normal shutter
operation
Setting by the rear switch.
OFF, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000s
External trigger
shutter operation
Setting by the rear switch.
1/30, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000s
Setting by trigger pulse width.
10us ～250ms (1/100,000s ～1/4s)
Sensitivity F5.6 400 lx (Exposure time 1/30sec, Gain 0dB, 3200°K)
Minimum illumination F1.4 2 lx (Exposure time 1/30sec, Gain Max, VS 50IRE)
S/N ratio 52 dB (Gain 0dB)
Horizontal resolution 768 TV line
Gain Fix 0dB
Manual 0 ～+12 dB
γGamma 1.0 fixed
Dimension Refer to overall dimension drawing (Clause 7)
29mm(H) x 29mm(W) x 29mm(D) (excluding protruding part)
Mass 44g
Lens Mount C Mount
Flange Back Flange focal length fixed
Optical axis accuracy Within φ0.4 from the center

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4.2. Durability
Item Specification Remarks
Operation
temperature
Specifications guaranteed: -0℃～+ 40℃with RH 20～80%
Operation guaranteed: -5℃～+ 45℃with RH 20～80%
With no condensation
Storage
temperature
-25℃～+ 60℃with RH 20～90%
With no condensation
Vibration resistance
Acceleration 98m/S2 (10G)
Vibration frequency 20～200Hz
Direction X Y Z 3 directions
Testing time 120min for each direction
No malfunction shall occur after testing the above.
Shock resistance Acceleration 490m/S2 (50G)
Direction 6directions
Grounded
mechanical
chassis/Insulation
Mechanical chassis of VCC-G20X30T1 is grounded, therefore, use an
insulated tripod adaptor when the camera shall be isolated.
4.3. Safety/Quality Standards
・ UL Standard
Conform to UL standard including materials and others.
・ CE Standard
Conform to EN55022:2006 Class B
Conform to EN61000-6-2: 2005
・ RoHS
Conform to RoHS.
・ FCC Compliance Conform 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.

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4.4. CCD Spectral Response (Representative Value)
4.5. Optical Black Layout
Optical
Black
Effective Image
Area
Signal Output
Top View
H:1034 , V:779

PinNo.1
PinNo.9

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5. External Connector Pin Assignment
5.1. 12pins Circular Connector HR10-10R-12PA (HIROSE)
Partial input can be done via rear switch No.9. It can be effective
either turning switch No.9 on, or make the connector No.9 GND
externally. (10KΩpulls up partial input.)
5.2. Switch Settings
Rear panel switch function 10bit DIP-Switch
1 E2 ◇Electronic Shutter Speed 3bit, 8step
2 E1 OFF ～1/10000sec
3 E0
4 BINNING ◇Binning SCAN ON/OFF
5 MODE2 ◇Function 3bit
6 MODE1 NormalMode/Restart-ResetMode
7 MODE0 Trigger Shutter Mode
8 GAIN ◇Fix 0dB / Manual Gain 0～12dB
9 PARTIAL ◇Partial Scan ON/OFF
10 IN/OUT ◇HD/VD Input, Output ON: Input
OFF
●indicates initial setting position.
Pin No.
1 GND
2 Power IN +12V
3 GND
4 Video Out
5 GND
6 HD In/Out
7 VD In/Out
8 GND
9 Partial
10 WEN Out
11 Trigger In
12 GND
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●
●
●
●
●
●
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Rear Fixed Electronic Shutter Switch SW1, SW2, SW3
E2 E1 E0 ShutterValue ActualTimeatNormalOperation ActualTimeatTriggerOperation
1 2 3
OFF OFF OFF OFF 33.3 ms 17.0 ms
OFF OFF ON 1/125 sec 8.0 ms 8.0 ms
OFF ON OFF 1/250 sec 4.0 ms 4.0 ms
OFF ON ON 1/500 sec 2.0 ms 2.0 ms
ON OFF OFF 1/1000 sec 1.0 ms 1.0 ms
ON OFF ON 1/2000 sec 488 us 504 us
ON ON OFF 1/4000 sec 236 us 250 us
ON ON ON 1/10000 sec 110 us 120 us
Note: At vertical binning mode and partial scan mode, the shutter speed set by SW will be invalid since the set frame rate
will be its shutter speed. At trigger shutter mode, the shutter speed set by SW will be valid.
Rear Switch for Scanning Mode Change SW4, SW9
Binning Partial Setting Mode
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OFF OFF 30 fps Full Frame Scan
ON OFF 60 fps Binning Scan
OFF ON 60 fps 1/2 Partial Scan
ON ON 120 fps 1/4 Partial Scan
Rear Switch for Mode Change SW5, SW6, SW7
Mode2 Mode1 Mode Scanning Mode
5 6 7
OFF OFF OFF Normal Operation
OFF ON ON Long Time Exposure Operation (Restart, Reset)
ON OFF OFF Trigger Operation by Switch Setting (SYNC Rest)
ON OFF ON Trigger Operation by Switch Setting (SYNC Non-reset)
ON ON OFF Trigger Operation by Pulse Width Setting (SYNC Reset)
ON ON ON Trigger Operation by Pulse Width Setting (SYNC Non-reset)
＊ Do not set the mode other than those above.
Rear Switch for Gain Setting SW8
8
OFF Fixed Gain 0 dB
ON Manual Gain 0～12 dB
Rear Switch for HD/VD Input Output SW10
10
OFF HD/VD Output Valid at normal operation
ON HD/VD Input Valid at normal operation, long time exposure operation, and
trigger shutter operation (non-reset)
HD Input Trigger shutter operation (reset)

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OFF ON
●5
●6
●7
●10
OFF ON
●5
●6
●7
●10
6. Function
Table of Settings
Function Normal mode Restart-Reset
mode Trigger mode (Sync Reset type) Trigger mode (Sync Non-reset)
Fixed Switch Shutter ○×○○
Pulse Width Shutter ××○○
Vertical Binning Scan ×○○○
Vertical Partial Scan ×○○○
External HD/VD Input ○HD/VD ○HD/VD ○HD ○HD/VD
Internal HD/VD Output ○×○×
Normal mode
Progressive Scan, 30fps, non-trigger shutter operation is the normal mode setting.
HD/VD external input is valid only at full frame scan mode.
Note; Shutter function shall not be used at vertical binning mode and partial scan mode,
since shutter function will be unstable.
To output internal HD/VD, turn OFF switch 10.
Long time exposure operation, Restart-reset mode
In this mode, one picture image is read-out inputting EXT VD over 1VD at any timing and
adding EXT HD externally. This mode is effective when sensitivity is insufficient with normal
exposure time, and/or when movement locus of shooting object shall be indicated.
Since exposure time depends on the input frequency of EXT VD, shutter settings with rear
switch will be invalid.
Trigger shutter operation, SYNC reset
EXT HD can be input but external VD must not be input.
As soon as internal SYNC VD is reset after exposure completion, read-out starts, therefore,
video signals are output at the shortest timing.
Exposure time can be set by trigger pulse width (Switch 6 ON) or fixed switch setting
(Switch 6 OFF).
When internal HD/VD shall be output, turn off switch 10.
Note; Do not input another trigger before completion of video signal output for prior trigger.
Trigger shutter operation, SYNC non-reset
Falling edge of EXT VD and EXT HD signal phase must be matched.
Signal read-out starts after waiting for EXT VD input, therefore, video signals are output
at any timing.
Exposure time can be set by trigger pulse width (Switch 6 ON) or fixed switch setting
(Switch 6 OFF).
Note; Do not input another trigger before completion of video signal output for prior trigger.
OFF ON
●5
●6
●7
●10
OFF ON
●5
●6
●7
●10

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External VD
External HD
0±5us
Trigger input
Discharge
Read out
Exposure time
3.3us 6.8us
Vertical Binning Scan and Partial Scan Function
With vertical binning scan function, adjacent pixels for vertical 2 lines are read-out together, so that
vertical resolution will be half. However, read-out rate and sensitivity will be double. Please note
that this function can be set other than normal operation mode.
With partial scan function, frame rate can be higher sweeping out vertical lines of upper part and lower
part. Vertical lines of center part are read-out. Please note that this function can be set other than
normal operation mode.
Scanning Method Frame Rate VD Frequency BLK Period Effective Lines
(f/s) (Lines) (Lines) (Lines)
Normal 29.68 796 28 768
Binning 59.35 398 28 370
1/3 Partial 89.14 265 38 227
1/4 Partial 118.7 199 41 158
Trigger signals and exposure time (Pulse width trigger shutter)
Start and completion of exposure time does not correspond to HD synchronization signals.
External HD/VD Input Phase
With full frame scan, the following input condition applies only to the first field.

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29
12
20 12
CMount()
7. Dimensions

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8. Timing Chart
8.1. Horizontal synchronous timing
Clock = 30MHz
1270
( 42.33us )
Camera HD 102
( 3.4us )
CCD output Black Transmit Dummy Effective pixcels
540 164 29 31034
848 51
( 28.3us ) ( 1.7us )
Read out signal
95 40
( 3.17us ) (1.33us)
Discharge signal
Horizontal blanking Video output active term
246 ( 8.20us ) 1024 ( 34.13us )
22 73 151
(0.73us) (2.43us) ( 5.03us )
Video signal output
8.2. Vertical synchronous timing of Progressive scan
1H = 42.33us
796H
( 33.69ms )
Camera VD 9H
( 381us )
Camera HD
CCD output 28 7
Black Transmit Black
Read out signal
Invalid pixel
Video output signal
28H 768H
Vertical blanking Video output active term
( 1185us )
WEN output signal ※
1H ※WEN cann't use Normal mode.
778 779
3 4 5 6
796
1 2
32 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15
8 9
10 11
4 5 6 7
13 14
9
10 11 12
5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
778 779 796
1 2 3

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8.3. Vertical synchronous timing of Binning scan
1H = 42.33us
398H
( 16.85ms )
Camera VD 9H
( 381us )
Camera HD
CCD output 2 3
Transmit Black
Read out signal
Invalid pixel
Video output signal
28H 370H
Vertical blanking Video output active term
( 1185us )
WEN output signal
1H ※WEN cann't use Normal mode.
776+7 778+9 774+5 770+1 772+3 766+7 768+9
34+5 36+7 26+7 28+9 30+1 32+3 22+3 24+5
6
768+9 770+1 772+3 774+5
2+3
B+1
4+5 6+7 8+9
397
29 30 31 32 25 26 27 28 17 18 23 24 20 21 22 19
776+7 778+9
398
1 2 3 4 5
398
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 15 16 11 12 13 14
8.4. Vertical synchronous timing of Partial scan
1H = 42.33us
1/2 Partial 398H ( 16.85ms )
1/4 Partial 199H ( 8.42ms )
Camera VD 9H
( 381us )
Camera HD
CCD output High speed transmit High speed transmit
Read out signal
Video output signal
Vertical blanking term Video output active term
1/2 Partial 33H 1/2 Partial 348H
1/4 Partial 38H 1/4 Partial 136H
WEN output signal 1H ※WEN cann't use Normal mode.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13
1 2 3 4 5 6

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External VD ※2T ※1
Read out signal
Exposure time
Video output signal 28H 768H Ex. Normal
WEN output signal 1H 1V
※1 Setting cycle of exposure time, ”T”shall be within 1V～0.5s.
Normal scan 796H minimum
Binning scan 398H minimum
1/3 Partial scan 309H minimum
1/4 Partial scan 250H minimum
※2External HD/VD signals must be input since this operation is valid only for camera slave side.
Trigger input ※1 Trigger pulse width：4us～250ms
Read out signal
Exposure time ※2 Trigger pulse width
Internal VD
※３ 1H to 2H
Video output signal
28 768H ( Ex. Normal )
WEN output signal 1V-1H
2H to 3H
※1 Input interval shall be over (1V+5H) with trigger input width 4μs～250ms.
If another trigger pulse is input before completion of the prior trigger,the camera operation would be unstable.
※2Exposure time is determined by pulse width.
※3When used as camera master, single VD, CSYNC signal will be output with setting SW 10 at rear to OFF.
Exposure time = Trigger Pulse Width + 3.5μs
When used as camera slave, HD input is valid but VD input is invalid.
8.5. Long time exposure mode timing (Restart Reset operation)
8.6. External trigger operation timing by pulse width setup (SYNC Reset type)
Trigger operation which does not use External VD input.

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Trigger input ※1 Trigger pulse width：4us～250ms
Read out signal
Exposure time ※2 Trigger pulse width
10us
(min)
External VD
(Single pulse) ※3Waiting time ※4
10us～35ms
Video output signal
28 768H ( Ex. Normal )
WEN output signal 1V-1H
1H
※1 Input interval shall be over (1V+5H) with trigger input width 4μs～250ms.
If another trigger pulse is input before completion of the prior trigger, the camera operation would be unstable.
※2Exposure time is determined by pulse width.
Exposure time = Trigger Pulse Width + 3.5μs
※3External HD/VD signals must be input because only camera slave side is operated.
※4Waiting time from trigger input down edge to external VD input down edge should be set within 10μs～35ms.
8.7. External trigger operation timing by pulse width setup (SYNC Non-Reset type)
Trigger operation which uses the VD/HD input other than a Trigger input.

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9. Cases for Indemnity (Limited Warranty)
We shall be exempted from taking responsibility and held harmless for damage or losses incurred by the user in
the following cases.
zIn case damage or losses are caused by fire, earthquake, or other acts of God, acts by third party, deliberate
or accidental misuse by the user, or use under extreme operating conditions.
zIn case indirect, additional, consequential damages (loss of business interests, suspension of business
activities) are incurred as result of malfunction or non-function of the equipment, we shall be exempted from
responsibility for such damages.
zIn case damage or losses are caused by failure to observe the information contained in the instructions in this
product specification & operation manual.
zIn case damage or losses are caused by use contrary to the instructions in this product specification &
operation manual.
zIn case damage or losses are caused by malfunction or other problems resulting from use of equipment or
software that is not specified.
zIn case damage or losses are caused by repair or modification conducted by the customer or any unauthorized
third party (such as an unauthorized service representative).
zExpenses we bear on this product shall be limited to the individual price of the product.
10. CCD Pixel Defect
After delivery, on the rare occasion, CCD pixel defects might be noted with time of usage of the products.
The cause of the CCD pixel defects is the characteristic phenomenon of CCD itself and CIS shall be exempted
from taking responsibility on it.
11. Product Support
When defects or malfunction of our products occur, and if you would like us to investigate on the cause and
repair, please contact your distributors you purchased from to consult and coordinate.