CIS VISION:mini VCC-G21X31ACL Quick start guide

VCC-G21X31ACL Rev.900-711-32-00
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XGA B/W Camera
36MHz Pixel Clock Camera Link
VCC-G21X31ACL
Product Specification
& Operational Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Scope of Application...............................................................................................................................3
2. Handling Precautions .............................................................................................................................3
3. Product Outline......................................................................................................................................5
4. Specification..........................................................................................................................................6
4.1. General Specification .......................................................................................................................6
4.2. Camera Output Signal Specification.....................................................................................................8
4.3. CCD Spectral Response (Representative value).....................................................................................9
5. Function Settings................................................................................................................................. 10
6. External Connector Pin Assignment ....................................................................................................... 12
6.1. 6 pins Circular Connector HR10-7R-6PA (HIROSE) .............................................................................. 12
6.2. 26pins camera Link connector 12226-1100-00 PL (SUMITOMO 3M) .............................................. 12
7. Timing Chart........................................................................................................................................ 13
7.1. Horizontal Synchronous Signal Timing................................................................................................ 13
7.2. Vertical Synchronous Signal Timing.................................................................................................... 13
7.2.1. Normal Shutter Mode (Trigger Shutter Mode OFF) ........................................................................... 13
7.2.2. Trigger Shutter Mode..................................................................................................................... 14
8. Remote Interface Function ................................................................................................................... 15
9. Initial Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 16
10. CCD Optical Axis Accuracy .................................................................................................................. 17
11. Dimensions........................................................................................................................................ 18
12. Cases for Indemnity (Limited Warranty)............................................................................................... 19
13. CCD Pixel Defect ................................................................................................................................ 20
14. Product Support................................................................................................................................. 20

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1. Scope of Application
This is to describe VCC-G21X31ACL Camera Link 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.

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zThe 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.
In case of abnormal operation, contact the distributor from whom you purchased the product.
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-G21X31ACL is a high-resolution industrial B/W digital video camera module utilizing a 1/3 type PS IT CCD.
800K pixels CCD image sensor with on-chip micro-lenses realizes high sensitivity and high resolution.
At Full Frame Scan Mode, entire pixels can be read out within approx. 1/36s. Interface of G21X31ACL complies
with camera link standard.
Key Features
□ Camera settings can be changed via serial communications.
□ Selectable 8 bit or 10 bit.
□ 1/36～1/48,000s shutter speeds can be set per 1H.
□ Full frame scan mode and three different partial scan modes are available.
□ Four different binning scan modes are available.
□ Approx. 36 fps at full frame scan mode.
□ Only 29mm cubic in size (excluding projection), light weight 50g, and speed makes it a best match for
use in embedded systems.

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4. Specification
4.1. General Specification
Item Specification
Pickup device
Device Type 1/3 type Interline Transfer B/W CCD, Sony ICX204AL
Effective Pixel Number 1034(H) x 779 (V)
Unit Cell Size 4.65μm (H) x 4.65μm (V)
Chip Size 5.79mm (H) x 4.92mm (V)
Video output frequency
Pixel Clock 36.0000MHz
Horizontal Frequency 28.346kHz Pixel Clock: 1270 CLK at full frame scan mode
25.122kHz Pixel Clock: 1433 CLK at binning scan mode
Vertical Frequency
Full Frame Scan Mode: 792H, approx 36 Hz
Partial Scan Mode 1: 660H, approx 43 Hz
Partial Scan Mode 2: 528H, approx 54 Hz
Partial Scan Mode 3: 396H, approx 72 Hz
Binning Scan Mode: 402H, approx 62 Hz
Binning & Partial Scan Mode 1: 345H, approx 73 Hz
Binning & Partial Scan Mode 2: 290H, approx 87 Hz
Binning & Partial Scan Mode 3: 235H, approx 107 Hz
Sync. system Internal Sync. System
Video output standard Camera Link
Resolution 768 TV lines
Resolving power 8bit / 10bit
Sensitivity F4.0 400 lx (Shutter 1/36s, Gain 0dB)
Minimum illumination F1.4 4.0 lx (Shutter 1/36s, Gain +12dB)
Dust or stains in
optical system
No dust or stain shall be detected on the testing screen with setting the camera
aperture at F16.
Power requirements DC +12V ±10% (Max voltage not to exceed 15V)
Power consumption 2.4 W (DC +12V IN)
Dimension Refer to overall dimension drawing (Clause 11) 29mm x 29mm x 29mm (excluding projection)
Mass Approx. 50 g
Lens mount C mount (Refer to overall dimension drawing )
Optical axis accuracy Refer to drawing for CCD Optical Axis Accuracy (Clause 10)
Gain variable range -1～+12dB
Shutter speed
variable range
OFF (1/36), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/11000,
1/18000, 1/48000s
Trigger shutter mode ・Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode ・Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode
*Trigger pulse width shall be over 1H and less than 1/2s.

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Item Specification
Safety/Quality
standards
UL: Conform to UL Standard including materials and others.
RoHS: Conform to RoHS
CE: Emission: EN55022: 2006 (ClassA)
Immunity: EN61000-6-2:2005
FCC: To 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, includin
g
interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Durability
Vibration
Acceleration 98 m/s2(10.0G)
Frequency 20～200 Hz
Direction XYZ 3 directions
Testing time 120 min for each direction
Shock No malfunction shall be occurred with 980m/s2(100G) for ±X,
±Y, and ±Z, 6 directions. (without package)
Operation environment
Temperature Operation guaranteed: -5℃～+45℃
Performance guaranteed: 0℃～+40℃
Humidity RH 20～80% with no condensation
Storage environment Temperature -25℃～+60℃
Humidity RH 20～80% with no condensation

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4.2. Camera Output Signal Specification
Item Specification
Video
output data
Video out 1034 (H) x 779 (V) At Full Frame Scan Mode
Recommended 1024 (H) x 768 (V)
Sync.
Signal I/O
LVAL output LVDS Camera Link connector
FVAL output LVDS
DVAL output LVDS
HD/VD input None
Trigger
input
Polarity POSI/NEGA Selectable
Min. Trigger Pulse width Over 1 HD
Camera Link input LVDS: CC1 input Camera Link connector
TTL Input Refer to the following drawing HR10-7R-6PA
100 Ω
1K
Ω470p
Input
Trigger
+5V
VIH Min2.0V
VIL Max0.8V
Video
output
signal
White Clip Level Digital 8bit : FFh
Digital 10bit : 3FFh
Setup Level Digital 8bit : 08 ±03h
Digital 10bit : 020 ±00Ch
5 seconds shall be waited after turning on power to get proper camera operation.

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4.3. CCD Spectral Response (Representative value)
※ Lens characteristics and illuminant characteristics are not considered.

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5. Function Settings
Camera functions can be set with serial data communications.
Gain 001
0: -1 dB
1: 0 dB
2: +6 dB
3: +12 dB
4: Manual Gain (Refer to Address 008)
E-Shutter 002
Full Frame Binning
0: 1/36s (Off) 1/32s
1: 1/60s 1/53s
2: 1/250s 1/100s
3: 1/120s 1/220s
4: 1/500s 1/440s
5: 1/1000s 1/910s
6: 1/2000s 1/1700s
7: 1/4000s 1/3300s
8: 1/8000s 1/7100s
9: 1/11000s 1/10000s
10: 1/18000s 1/17000s
11: 1/48000s 1/48000s
12～
15: 1/36s (Off) *1 (*1: 1/62s at normal shutter mode.)
16: Manual Shutter (Refer to Address 009&010)
No Function 003 0: Fixed. Do not change.
Trigger Mode 004
0: Normal Shutter Mode (Trigger Shutter Mode 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.)
Scan Mode 005
0: Full Frame Scan Mode
1: Partial Scan Mode 1
2: Partial Scan Mode 2
3: Partial Scan Mode 3
8: Binning Scan Mode
9: Binning & Partial Scan Mode 1
10: Binning & Partial Scan Mode 2
11: Binning & Partial Scan Mode 3
No Function 006 0: Fixed. Do not change.
No Function 007 0: Fixed. Do not change.
Manual Gain Control 008 0～
255: -1dB～+12dB ※Set the data of address 001 to 004.