CIS VCC-5CXP3NIR Quick start guide

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CoaXPress I/F
5.3M CMOS Near-Infrared Camera
VCC-5CXP3NIR
Product Specifications
& Operational Manual
CIS Corporation
English

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Table of Contents
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1. Handling Precautions..................................................................................................................................3
2. Product Outline..........................................................................................................................................3
3. Bundled Items...........................................................................................................................................3
3.1. Standard Bundled Items......................................................................................................................3
3.2. Packaging..........................................................................................................................................3
4. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................4
4.1 General Specifications .........................................................................................................................4
4.2 Camera Output Signal Specifications......................................................................................................5
4.3 Spectral Response ..............................................................................................................................5
5. External Connector Pin Assignment...............................................................................................................6
5.1 75Ω BNC Connector ............................................................................................................................6
5.2 6 pins Circular Connector.....................................................................................................................6
6. How to Save and Initialize the Settings..........................................................................................................7
7. Camera Operational Mode...........................................................................................................................7
7.1 Link Configuration...............................................................................................................................7
7.2 Pixel Format Settings...........................................................................................................................7
7.3 Camera Sync. Mode ............................................................................................................................8
7.3.1 Internal Sync. Mode (Free Run Mode)...................................................................................................8
7.3.2 External Trigger Sync. Mode.................................................................................................................9
8. Camera Function Settings..........................................................................................................................12
8.1 Gain Settings.....................................................................................................................................12
8.2 Exposure Time Settings.......................................................................................................................13
8.3 ROI (Region of Interest)......................................................................................................................14
8.4 Sub-sampling...................................................................................................................................16
8.5 Image Sensor Defective Pixel Correction..............................................................................................16
8.6 Shading Correction............................................................................................................................17
8.7 Black Offset.....................................................................................................................................17
8.8 Test Pattern.....................................................................................................................................18
8.9 LED Indicator...................................................................................................................................18
8.10 Camera Timing Output ......................................................................................................................19
8.11 DeviceUserID Setting ........................................................................................................................19
9. Sequence Control Function........................................................................................................................20
9.1 Basic Operation for Sequence Control......................................................................................................21
9.2 Trigger Mode and Burst Mode Operational Outline.....................................................................................22
9.3 Trigger Mode.......................................................................................................................................23
9.4 Burst Mode..........................................................................................................................................24
9.5 Index Mode.........................................................................................................................................25
9.6 Settings for Sequence Control.................................................................................................................26
9.7 Sequence Status Output........................................................................................................................28
10. Factory Settings.......................................................................................................................................29
11. Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................30
11.1 Optical Axis Accuracy...........................................................................................................................30
11.2 Camera Dimensions.............................................................................................................................31
12. Case for Indemnity (Limited Warranty)........................................................................................................32
13. Product Support.......................................................................................................................................32

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1. Handling Precautions
The camera module 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. Our warranty
does not apply to damages or defects caused by irregular and/or abnormal use of the product.
All specifications contained herein are subject to change without prior notice. Reproduction in whole or in
part is prohibited.
Please observe all warnings and cautions stated below.
Our warranty does not apply to damages or malfunctions caused by neglecting these precautions.
Do not use or store the camera module in the dusty or humid places.
Do not apply excessive force, vibration, or static electricity that could damage the camera. Handle the camera
with caution.
Do not shoot direct images that are extremely bright (e.g., light source, sun, etc.). When extremely strong light
source is shot, smear or blooming may occur. When the camera is not in use, please put the protection cap on.
Follow the instructions in Chapter 5, “External Connector Pin Assignment” for connecting the camera module.
Improper connection may cause damages not only to the camera module but also to the connected devices.
Confirm the mutual ground potential carefully and then connect the camera module to monitors or
computers. AC leaks from the connected devices may cause damages or destroy the camera module.
Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Unstable or improper power supply
voltage may cause damages or malfunction of the camera assembly.
Do not disassemble the camera. The camera once disassembled shall be out of warranty.
2. Product Outline
VCC-5CXP3NIR is a CoaXPress interfaced small NIR camera utilizing a 1-inch type, 5.3M pixels CMOS image sensor.
Features
□29mm x 29mm x 55mm in size
□Global shutter type CMOS (Near Infrared)
□High sensitivity in near infrared wavelength region
□CoaXPress CXP-1/2/3/5/6 x 1 each
□The maximum frame rate: 85.1 fps (at CXP6, full resolution)
□The maximum cable length: Approx. 100m (at CXP-1)
□ROI
□Sub-sampling
□Exposure, Gain settings
□External trigger mode (Fixed trigger shutter mode / Pulse width trigger shutter mode)
□Sequence control function
□Shading correction
□GenICam complied
3. Bundled Items
3.1. Standard Bundled Items
□Camera module, VCC-5CXP3NIR
□Lens cap
3.2. Packaging
□Individual carton
□Master carton (10pcs/carton)
Note) Q’ty per master carton may vary depends on the shipping q’ty.

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4. Specifications
4.1 General Specifications
(1) Image Sensor
Device Type 1-inch type Global shutter CMOS
Effective Pixel
Numbers
2592(H) × 2048(V)
Unit Cell Size 4.8μm(H) × 4.8μm(V)
(2) Video Output Frequency Pixel Clock 72MHz
(3) CoaXPress
Ver. 1.0 complied. CXP1/2/3/5/6
x1 each
(4) Video Output Format MONO8 /MONO10
(5) Resolution
2048 TV lines
(6) Output (Sensor AD) 10bit
(7) Sensitivity
F4
400 lx (Shutter 1/300(s), Gain 0dB)
(8) Minimum Illumination F1.4 3.6 lx (Shutter 1/300(s), Gain 18dB)
(9) Pixel Defect Correction
Corrected at Ex-factory
(10) Gain Variable Range x1～x32 (0dB～30dB)
(11) Shutter
Global Shutter
(12)
Shutter Speed Variable
Range Preset : 1/10000, 1/5000, 1/2500, 1/1200, 1/600, 1/300, 1/150, 1/100[us]
Manual : 100 [us]～approx. 1/frame rate[us]
(13) Gamma Correction
1 fixed
(14) Trigger Mode Free run mode (Camera internal trigger)
Trigger mode
・Preset shutter trigger
・Pulse width shutter trigger
(15) Partial Scan (ROI)
8 Preset patterns.
※
Including full resolution (ROI OFF).
(16) Power Requirements PoCXP
(17) Power Consumption 3.6W (CXP-6) [at free run, full resolution]
(18) Dimensions
H:29mm W:29mm D:55mm
※
without protruding portion
(19) Weight Approx. 75 g
(20) Lens Mount
C Mount
(21) Safety/Quality standards UL: Conform to UL Standard including materials and others.
CE:
EMC: 2014/30/EU
Conform to EN61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011 for Emission
Conform to EN61000-6-2:2005 for Immunity
RoHS: 2011/65/EU: Conform to EN50581(RoHS2)
(22) Durability
Vibration
Acceleration
98m/s2(10G)
Frequency 20～200 Hz
Direction
X,Y, and Z 3 directions
Testing time
120 minutes for each direction
Shock No malfunction shall be occurred with 90m/s2(50G) for ±X,±Y, and ±Z,
6 directions. (Without packaging)
(23) Operation Environment Operation guaranteed: 0 ～+45℃Humidity: 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation
(24) Storage Environment
Storage Temperature: -25 ~
+ 60℃, Hum idity: 20
~ 80%RH with no condensation.

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4.2 Camera Output Signal Specifications
(1) Video Output Data Number The Maximum
Effective Video Output 2592(H) × 2048(V)
(2) Video Signal Output BNC Connector LINK 0 PoCXP Power, Video, and
Superimposed Control
signals
(3) Video Output Format Tap Geometry 1X-1Y
(4) Video Signal Output Level White Clip Level FFh At 8bit
Setup Level CXP-1: 01 -1/+2
CXP-2-6 : 01 ±01
At 8bit, Gain 0dB
※With gain up, set up level changes as well.
It is adjustable with black level
adjustment (Black Offset).
(5) External Trigger Signal Input CoaXPress BNC Connector Low speed uplink 20.83Mbps
Pin No.5 of the 6 pins
round connector. TTL level input
DC 5.0V (Max. 5.5V)
(6) General Signal Output Pin No. 3 of the 6 pins
round connector.EXPOSURE, FVAL, LVAL, and Uplink Triger
(After decoding).
With register settings,
1 can be output.
5V output
4.3 Spectral Response
※Refer to the data for NIR. The lens characteristic and the illuminant characteristics are excluded.

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5. External Connector Pin Assignment
5.1 75ΩBNC Connector
(BCJ-BPLHA CANARE)
5.2 6 pins Circular Connector
(SNH-8-6(RPCB) SamWoo Electronics)
Pin No. Signals Note
1 NC
2 NC
3 SIGNAL_OUT The output of the selected signal
4 NC
5 TRIGGER_IN Trigger input
6 GND Conduction with camera casing
※NC means Non-Connection. Do not connect anything to the terminal.
□3pins SIGNAL_OUT Circuit
The camera internal timing signals can be output. Please set the signal to be output from Line Source of Digital IO Control.
For the details, please refer to the Section 8.
・5.0V CMOS logic level output
・Output voltage Low: 0.55Vdc (Max), High: 3.8Vdc (Min)
1
2
34
5
6
+5.0V
HD74LV1GT32ACME
1
2
34
5
SIGNAL_OUT
(CAMERA_INTERNAL)
PoCXP (Signal/Power +24V)
GND

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□5pins TRIGGER_IN Circuit
Trigger signals can be input from an external equipment directly into the camera. When you use this terminal, set
TriggerSource of Acquisition Control to Line IN.For the details, please refer to the Section 7.
・5.0V, 3.3V CMOS level input (TTL compatible)
・Input voltage Low: 0.5Vdc (Min), High: 2.1Vdc (Max)
6. How to Save and Initialize the Settings
UserSets
UserSetSave (Execute)
UserSetDefault (Execute)
When UserSetDefault is executed, settings shall be restored to the initial settings. This can be done only when its link
configuration (CxpLinkConfiguration) is CXP-1. Unless otherwise UserSetSave is executed, the settings would not be saved.
If you wish to save the setting values, execute UserSetSave. Doing so, the setting values are saved in the camera internal
ROM. And, the saved settings are reflected when the camera is turned on next time.
7. Camera Operational Mode
7.1 Link Configuration
Transfer Control
CxpLinkConfiguration
CXP1_X1
CXP2_X1
CXP3_X1
CXP5_X1
CXP6_X1
7.2 Pixel Format Settings
ImageFormatControl
PixelFormat Mono8
Mono10
HD74LV1GT14ACME
1
2
3
5
4
100
1K
+5.0V
(CAMERA_INTERNAL) TRRIGER_IN

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7.3 Camera Sync. Mode
・TriggerSelectorAndActivation
AquisitionMode ：Internal sync. mode (Free run mode)
FrameStartRisingEdge ：External trigger sync. mode (Fixed trigger shutter mode: rising edge)
FrameStartFallingEdge ：External trigger sync. mode (Fixed trigger shutter mode: falling edge)
FrameStartLevelHigh ：External trigger sync. mode (Pulse width trigger shutter mode：High active)
FrameStartLevelLow ：External trigger sync. mode (Pulse width trigger shutter mode：Low active)
FrameBurstStart ：Internal sync. mode (Burst mode of Sequence function)
・TriggerSource
This is to set how to input the trigger at external trigger sync. mode.
LinkTrigger0：Using LOW SPEED uplink of CoaXPress, input triggers from a frame grabber board via coaxial cable.
LineIn：Input triggers via No. 5 pin of the circular connector on the camera rear.
・TriggerSoftware
When this command is executed, a trigger is generated in the camera and images for 1 frame are captured.
Please be noted that time accuracy with this trigger is not so precise as the trigger generated by
TriggerSource explained the above. Only TriggerSelectorAndActivation --- FrameStartRisingEdge mode can be used
as Acquisition Control mode.
7.3.1 Internal Sync. Mode (Free Run Mode)
This is a mode to use triggers continuously made in the camera. No external trigger shall be used.
Configuration Frame rate (fps)
8bit 10bit
CXP-1 21.3 16.3
CXP-2 42.6 34.8
CXP-3 42.6 42.6
CXP-5 85.1 69.5
CXP-6 85.1 85.1
Acquisition Control
TriggerSelectorAndActivation
AquisitionMode
FrameStartRisingEdge
FrameStartFallingEdge
FrameStartLevelHigh
FrameStartLevelLow
FrameBurstStart
TriggerSource LinkTrigger0
Line0
TriggerSoftware (Execute)

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7.3.2 External Trigger Sync. Mode
This is a mode to input external trigger signals to capture images by any preferred timings.
Some delay shall be considered from when camera recognizes the trigger edge to when actual exposure starts.
Please refer to below for the delay time.
Input Delay Time
LinkTrigger0 Approx. 3.4us
Line0 Approx. 150ns
・Notes for trigger pulse input timing
A trigger pulse for the next frame can be input while reading out. However, please do not input a trigger pulse to end
exposure while reading out signals for the prior frame.(In other words, please avoid inputting a trigger to start reading
the next frame while reading out signals for the prior frame.)
No video would be output in case of when a trigger was re-input at the restricted timing explained the above, or at the
timing to end exposure right after FVAL became “L”. In such cases or when proper images cannot be output, stop
inputting a trigger, then execute “SensorReset” command to re-start.
※Should it cannot be solved, please reboot the camera.
Device Control
SensorReset (Execute)
・Notes for the delay time between trigger pulse and actual exposure start.
Due to the image sensor’s features, there will be a timing difference between normal readout operation (exposure for the
next frame starts after reading out completes.) and overlapping readout operation (exposure for the next frame starts
while reading out.). There are some gap of timing between when a trigger is input to the image sensor, and when
exposure actually starts.
Triger
Exposure
FVAL
(≒Readout)

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・Entire pixels (ROI_OFF)
Link rate CXP1 CXP2 CXP3 CXP5 CXP6
Exposure delay at normal readout [µs]
※Exposure delay time (A) on Timing chart 4 8 8 4 4
Exposure delay at overlapping [µs]
※Exposure delay time (B) on Timing chart 26-49 19-31 19-31 9-15 9-15
・Sub Sampling
Link rate CXP1 CXP2 CXP3 CXP5 CXP6
Exposure delay at normal readout [µs]
※Exposure delay time (A) on Timing chart 4 8 8 4 4
Exposure delay at overlapping [µs]
※Exposure delay time (B) on Timing chart 18-34 14-22 14-22 7-11 7-11
※ The variable value of delay time is determined depending on the settings of its frame rate and exposure time.
Values shall not be changed randomly under fixed condition.
□Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode
This is a mode to start exposure by inputting trigger signals, and to set its exposure time manually or with preset.
・Set "TriggerSelectorAndActivation" to "FrameStartRisingEdge" or "FrameStartFallingEdge."
・Trigger cycle needs to be longer than FVAL period (≒1/framerate).
・Trigger cycle needs to be longer than exposure time.
・Trigger operation is CLK sync H-V sync reset.
・Trigger pulse more than 30µs width can be input.
・The maximum exposure time depends on ROI settings, “PixelFormat”, and link configuration.
Effective Line
～ ～
Exposure Out
Trigger
FVAL
Video Out
LVAL
Effective Line
Image
Header
Idle Stream data Stream dataIdle Idle
Exposure delay time (A)
Cxp Stream Image
Header
～ ～
Readout time
Exposure time
Trigger input forbidden period
Exposure delay time (B)