CIS VCC-12CL4M Quick start guide

Rev.905-0109-01
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Camera Link I/F
12M Pixels CMOS
B/W Camera
VCC-12CL4M
Product Specifications
& Operational Manual
CIS Corporation

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Table of Contents
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1. Handling Precautions .......................................................................................................................................3
2. Product Outline ...............................................................................................................................................4
3. System Configuration.......................................................................................................................................4
3.1. Camera ...................................................................................................................................................4
3.2. Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................4
3.3. Free Software ..........................................................................................................................................4
3.4. Packaging................................................................................................................................................4
4. Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................5
4.1. General Specifications ..............................................................................................................................5
4.2. Camera Input and Output Signals Specifications .........................................................................................6
4.3. CMOS Spectral Response ..........................................................................................................................7
4.4 Video Output Format ................................................................................................................................7
5. Camera Function Settings.................................................................................................................................9
5.1. The List of Preset Shutter ....................................................................................................................... 11
5.2. Formula to Calculate Manual Shutter Values ............................................................................................. 11
5.3. Manual Shutter Settings with FAST Trigger Mode (CLK Sync Mode)............................................................. 11
5.4. Notes for Function Settings ..................................................................................................................... 12
6. External Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................................................................. 12
6.1. 12pins Circular Connector HR10-10R-12PA(73) (HIROSE) or equivalent ..................................................... 12
6.2. Camera Link Connector 12226-1100-00PL (SUMITOMO 3M)...................................................................... 13
6.3. PoCL Selection Switch (SW1) .................................................................................................................. 13
7. Timing Chart ................................................................................................................................................. 14
7.1. Horizontal Sync. Timing (2Tap Configuration mode) .................................................................................. 14
7.2. Vertical Sync. Timing (2Tap Configuration mode) ...................................................................................... 14
7.3. Horizontal Sync. Timing (4Tap Configuration mode) .................................................................................. 15
7.4. Vertical Sync. Timing (4Tap Configuration mode) ...................................................................................... 15
7.5. Horizontal Sync. Timing (8Tap Configuration mode) .................................................................................. 16
7.6. Vertical Sync. Timing (8Tap Configuration mode) ...................................................................................... 16
7.7. Horizontal Sync. Timing (10Tap Configuration mode) ................................................................................ 17
7.8. Vertical Sync. Timing (10Tap Configuration mode) .................................................................................... 17
7.9. Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode ..................................................................................................................... 18
7.10. FAST Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode............................................................................................................. 19
7.11. Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode............................................................................................................ 20
7.12. FAST Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode ................................................................................................... 21
8. Partial Scan Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 23
9. Serial Communication Function ....................................................................................................................... 25
10. Pixel Defect Correction ................................................................................................................................... 26
11. User Data SAVE/Read-out Function ................................................................................................................. 29
11.1. Save User Data...................................................................................................................................... 29
11.2. Reading Out of User Data ....................................................................................................................... 30
12. Factory Settings............................................................................................................................................. 30
13. Sensor Optical Axis Accuracy .......................................................................................................................... 31
14. Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................... 32
15. Case for Indemnity ........................................................................................................................................ 33

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16. CMOS Pixel Defect ......................................................................................................................................... 33
17. Product Support ............................................................................................................................................ 33
18. Ordering Information ..................................................................................................................................... 33
19. Licensing ...................................................................................................................................................... 33

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1. 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.
・Do not use or store the camera in the extremely dusty or humid places.
・Do not apply excessive force or static electricity that could damage the camera.
・Do 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.
・Follow 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.
・Confirm the mutual ground potential carefully before connecting the camera to monitors or computers. Any AC leaks
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.
・The voltage ripple of camera power DC +12V±10% shall be within ±50mV. Improper power supply voltage may cause
noises on the video signals.
・The rising time of camera power supply voltage shall be less than +10V, Max 60ms. Please avoid noises like chattering
when rising.
[About heat dissipation]
For heat dissipation, CIS recommends M42 Mount and F Mount Lens to be used with VCC-12CL4M by attaching conversion
rings. Installing the camera to a heat radiating metal by fixing its front with 4 x M4 screws is also recommended.
10 4020 30 50
10
11
12
電 源 電 圧 [V]
電源 電圧 立ち 上 がり 時間[ms]
9
8
7
60 70
Power Supply Voltage [V]
Voltage Rising Time [ms]

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2. Product Outline
VCC-12CL4M is a Camera Link interfaced and 12M resolution B/W camera module. 12.29M pixels, 1.1 type (diagonal length
17.6mm) B/W CMOS sensor is utilized. Entire pixels can be read out at 1/53s with Full Configuration output.
Features
□Global shutter CMOS sensor
□Camera Link Base, Medium, FULL, 8tap10bit, 10tap8bit are supported
□Fixed trigger shutter mode, Pulse width trigger shutter mode
□Full frame rate and video output are as below.
3. System Configuration
3.1. Camera
□Camera, VCC-12CL4M
3.2. Optional Accessories
□M42-F Lens mount conversion ring
3.3. Free Software
Control software (for evaluation and demonstration)
CIS control panel software for evaluation purpose only is downloadable via our web.
3.4. Packaging
□Individual Carton
□Master Carton (20pcs/carton)
[Note] Master carton may vary depends on the quantity to be shipped.
2Tap Base Configuration
13.324fps
8bit/10bit
4Tap Medium Configuration
26.647fps
8bit/10bit
8Tap FULL Configuration
53.294fps
8bit
8Tap10bit Configuration
53.294fps
10bit
10Tap8bit Configuration
62.984fps
8bit
Factory Settings: 4Tap8bit Configuration

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4. Specifications
4.1. General Specifications
(1) Pickup device
Device type
Diagonal length 17.6mm (1.1type) Global shutter B/W CMOS
Effective pixel
number
4096(H) × 3000(V)
Unit cell size
3.45μm(H) × 3.45μm(V)
(2) Video output frequency
Pixel clock
84.86MHz
2tap Configuration mode:
Horizontal frequency
40.947KHz
Horizontal clock
2080CLK
Vertical frequency
13.324Hz
Scanning lines
3062H
4tap Configuration mode:
Horizontal frequency
81.593KHz
Horizontal clock
1040CLK
Vertical frequency
26.647Hz
Scanning lines
3062H
8tap Configuration mode:
Horizontal frequency
163.19KHz
Horizontal clock
520CLK
Vertical frequency
53.294Hz
Scanning lines
3062H
10tap Configuration mode:
Horizontal frequency
192.86KHz
Horizontal clock
440CLK
Vertical frequency
62.984Hz
Scanning lines
3062H
(3) Sync. system
Internal sync. system
(4) Video output
2Tap Base configuration
4Tap Medium configuration
8Tap Full configuration
8Tap10bit configuration
10Tap8bit configuration
(5) Resolution
3000TV
(6) Output format
Sensor AD
10bit
Camera Link output
8bit / 10bit B/W output
(7) Sensitivity
F5.6 400lx (Shutter speed 1/27s(OFF), Gain 0dB, 4tap8bit Configuration mode)
(8) Minimum illumination
F1.4 0.11 lx (Shutter speed 1/27s(OFF), Gain +36dB,4tap8bit Configuration mode)
(9) Power requirements
DC+12V±10% 12pins circular connector or PoCL
(10) Power consumption
3.6 W (DC+12V IN, 4Tap 8bit Configuration mode, Full frame scan output)
4.0 W (DC+12V IN, 10Tap 8bit Configuration mode, Full frame scan output)
(11) Dimensions
Please refer to overall dimension drawing. (H:55mm W:55mm D:25mm Excluding projection)
(12) Weight
Approx. 100g
(13) Lens mount
M42 mount ※Please refer to overall dimension drawing.
(14) Optical axis accuracy
Please refer to drawing for CMOS Optical Axis Accuracy.
(15) Gain variable range
0dB ~ +36dB (Guaranteed range)
(16) Shutter speed variable range
OFF ~ Approx. 1/51,000s (At 10tap mode)
(17) Trigger mode
Fixed shutter trigger mode, Pulse width shutter trigger mode
(18) Partial scan
Full frame scan ~ 4 lines (4 lines/step)
(19) Safety/Quality standards
UL: Conform to UL Standard including materials and others.
CE
EMC
2014/30/EU
Emission
: EN61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011
Immunity
: EN61000-6-2:2005
RoHS
2011/65/EU
Conformity standards
EN50581 (RoHS 2)
KC
R-R-cIs-VCC-12CL4M
(20) 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.
(21) Operational environment
Operation
guaranteed
temperature
5 ~ +45℃
Humidity 20 ~ 80%RH
with no condensation
(22) Storage environment
-25 ~ +60℃Humidity 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation

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100Ω
FVAL Output
LVAL Output
DVAL Output
Exposure Output
+5.0V(VCC)
Trigger Input
HD74LV1GT32ACME(RENESAS)
Voh:3.8V(Min)
Vol:0.55V(Max)
1KΩ
HD74LV1GT14ACME(RENESAS)
Vt-:0.5(Min)
Vt+:1.9V(Max)
100Ω
4.2. Camera Input and Output Signals Specifications
(1)Video Output Data
Effective Video Output
4096(H) × 3000(V)
At full frame scan
(2) Sync. Signal output
LVAL
:No. 6 pin
12pins circular connector
(LVTTL output)
FVAL
:No.7 pin
EXPOSURE
:No. 9 pin
DVAL
:No. 10pin
LVAL
Camera Link output (LVDS)
FVAL
DVAL
SP(EXPOSURE)
(3)Trigger input
Polarity
Positive/Negative
Selectable
Pulse width
1H (min) ~ Approx. 2 frames
Functionally, no upper limitation is set but at long time
exposure, dark noises and shading noises might be noticeable.
Trigger input
:No. 11 pin
12pins circular connector
(LVTTL)
:CC1
Camera Link input(LVDS)
(5)Serial communications
SerTC (Serial to Camera)
Camera Link input(LVDS)
SerTFG (Serial to Frame Grabber)
Camera Link output(LVDS)
Video signals
White Clip Level
At Digital 10bit
: 3FFh
Setup Level
At Digital 10bit
: 8±3h
(Condition: Gain 0dB)
Dark Shading
At Digital 10bit
:Both horizontal and vertical
should be under 00Fh.
(Condition: Gain 0dB)
IO Interface of 12pins Circular connector at rear

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4.3. CMOS Spectral Response
※The lens characteristics and illuminant characteristics are excluded.
4.4 Video Output Format
(1) 2tap Base Configuration mode : 13.324fps
・・・D D
～
～～ ～
3000 Line
4096pixel
1 2
(2) 4tap Medium Configuration mode : 26.674fps
D DD D ・・・
～
～～ ～
3000 Line
4096pixel
1234

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(3) 8tap Full , 8tap10bit Configuration mode : 53.294fps
D D D DD D D D ・・・
～
～～ ～
3000 Line
4096pixel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(4) 10tap8bit Configuration mode : 62.984 fps
D D D DD D D D ・・・
～
～～ ～
3000 Line
4100pixel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
D D
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5. Camera Function Settings
Camera functions can be set with serial communications.
Function
Address
Data
Description
Camera Mode
1
0
2Tap
8bit/10bit
1
4Tap
8bit/10bit
2
8Tap
8bit/10bit
3
10Tap
8bit
Output Data Selection
2
0
8bit output
1
10bit output (Invalid at 10Tap mode)
Trigger Shutter Mode
※FAST trigger mode is forced to be
disabled at normal shutter mode.
To enable FAST trigger mode, fixed
trigger shutter mode or pulse width
trigger shutter model shall be selected
3
0
Normal shutter mode (Free-run)
(Shutter speed can be set with address 23 and 24).
1
Fixed trigger shutter mode
(Shutter speed can be set with address 23 and 24)
2
Pulse width trigger shutter mode
(Shutter speed can be set with trigger pulse width).
Trigger Polarity
4
0
Positive
1
Negative
Trigger Input
5
0
Camera Link CC1
1
12pins circular connector No.11 pin (TTL)
FAST trigger mode selection
※Trigger mode to capture the trigger
input with H cycle or the mode to
capture the trigger input with CLK
sync is switchable.
However, please be noted that
overlapped operation cannot be
operative at CLK sync mode.
This mode is effective to avoid hunting
at high speed shutter operation.
6
0
H sync mode (Trigger is taken with H sync).
※A trigger during outputting images can be input (Overlap
operation is doable).
※Exposure time during normal shutter mode and fixed trigger
shutter mode can be set per H.
1
FAST trigger mode (Trigger is taken with CLK sync).
※A trigger during outputting images cannot be input (Overlap
operation is not doable).
※Exposure time of manual shutter during fixed trigger
shutter mode is changed to be set per μs (approximate
value).
Test Pattern
7
0
OFF
1
Gray scale (Valid only when cursor is OFF)
2
Horizontal ramp waveform (Valid only when cursor is OFF)
3
Vertical ramp waveform (Valid only when cursor is OFF)
Cursor Display ON/OFF
8
0
OFF
1
ON (Cursor output has its priority when test pattern output is
ON)
Cursor X Coordinate
9
0 ~ 4095
Horizontal 4096 pixels (Factory setting is 0. When operating
coordinate, it is reset to 0.)
Cursor Y Coordinate
10
0 ~ 2999
Vertical 3000 lines (Factory setting is 0. When operating
coordinate, it is reset to 0.)
Output image horizontal flip
11
0
Normal
When in operation, the cursor is reset
to (0, 0).
1
Horizontal flip
Output image vertical flip
When in operation, the cursor is reset
to (0, 0).
12
0
Normal
1
Vertical flip