CIS VCC-2CXP6M Quick start guide

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CoaXPress I/F
2M CMOS B/W Camera
VCC-2CXP6M
Product Specifications
& Operational Manual
CIS Corporation

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Table of Contents
1. Handling Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................1
1.1. Camera Handling Precautions.....................................................................................................................1
1.2. Restrictions on Applications........................................................................................................................1
1.3. Disclaimers (Exception Clause) ...................................................................................................................1
2. Product Outline ...................................................................................................................................................2
2.1. Features...................................................................................................................................................2
2.2. System Configuration ................................................................................................................................2
3. Specifications......................................................................................................................................................3
3.1. General Specifications ...............................................................................................................................3
3.2. Camera Input and Output Signals Specifications ..........................................................................................4
3.2.1 6pins Circular Connector No.5 pin: TRIGGER_IN Circuit ...........................................................................4
3.2.2 6pins Circular Connector No.3 pin: SIGNAL_OUT Circuit ..........................................................................4
3.3. External Connector Pin Assignment.............................................................................................................5
3.3.1 6pins Circular Connector HR10-10R-12PA(73) (Hirose) or equivalent.........................................................5
3.3.2 75Ω BNC Connector .............................................................................................................................5
3.3.3 LED Indicator ......................................................................................................................................6
3.4. Spectral Response.....................................................................................................................................6
4. Output Timing.....................................................................................................................................................7
4.1. Horizontal Sync. Timing .............................................................................................................................7
4.2. Vertical Sync. Timing ................................................................................................................................. 8
5. Camera Function .................................................................................................................................................9
5.1. Settings ...................................................................................................................................................9
5.2. How to Save and Initialize the Settings .......................................................................................................9
5.3. Link Speed and Link Count.........................................................................................................................9
5.4. Pixel Format ........................................................................................................................................... 10
5.5. Sync. System.......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.5.1 Internal Sync. Mode (Free run mode) .................................................................................................. 10
5.5.2 External Trigger Sync. Mode................................................................................................................ 10
5.6. Trigger Sync. Mode and Delay Time to Start Exposure ................................................................................ 12
5.7. Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing................................................................................................. 12
5.8. Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode (LineSync) H Sync. Trigger.............................................................................. 13
5.9. FAST Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode (ClockSync) CLK Sync. Trigger.................................................................. 14
5.10. Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode (LineSync) H Sync. Trigger .................................................................... 15
5.11. FAST Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode (ClockSync) CLK Sync. Trigger ........................................................ 16
5.12. Exposure Time........................................................................................................................................ 17
5.13. Formula to Calculate Manual Shutter Values with H Sync. Mode................................................................... 18
5.14. Manual Shutter Settings with CLK Sync. Mode (FAST Trigger Mode) ............................................................. 18
5.15. Gain....................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.16. Gamma Correction .................................................................................................................................. 18
5.17. Partial Scan (ROI) ................................................................................................................................... 19
5.18. 2×2 Binning Mode................................................................................................................................... 21
5.19. Black Level Adjustment............................................................................................................................ 22
5.20. Image Quality Selection Mode .................................................................................................................. 22
5.21. Defective Pixels Correction....................................................................................................................... 22
5.22. Test Pattern Indication............................................................................................................................. 26
5.23. Cursor Indication .................................................................................................................................... 26
5.24. LED Operational Mode ............................................................................................................................. 26
5.25. Camera Timing Output ............................................................................................................................ 26

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5.26. User ID Save .......................................................................................................................................... 27
5.27. Temperature Indication............................................................................................................................ 27
6. Factory Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 28
7. Dimensions....................................................................................................................................................... 29
7.1. Camera Dimensions................................................................................................................................. 29
7.2. Optical Axis Accuracy............................................................................................................................... 30
8. Case for Indemnity ............................................................................................................................................ 31
8.1. Product Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 31
8.2. CMOS Pixel Defect................................................................................................................................... 31
8.3. Product Support...................................................................................................................................... 31

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1. Handling Precautions
1.1. Camera Handling 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. Handle the camera with care.
□Do not shoot direct images that are extremely bright (e.g., strong light source, sun, etc.). When strong light
such as spot light was shot, blooming or smear may occur. Put the lens cap on when camera is not in use.
□Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.3, “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 before connecting the camera to monitors or computers. Any AC
leaks or coupling noises 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 assembly.
□Our warranty does not apply to damages or defects caused by irregular and/or abnormal use of the product.
1.2. Restrictions on Applications
□The camera 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.
□The camera must not be used under conditions or environments other than specified in this manual.
1.3. Disclaimers (Exception Clause)
CIS shall be exempted from taking responsibility and held harmless for damages or losses incurred by the following
cases.
□In case damages or losses are caused by earthquake, lightning strike, fire, flood, or other acts of God.
□In case damages or losses are caused by deliberate or accidental misuse by the user, or failure to observe the
information contained in the instructions in this Product Specification and Operational Manual.
□In case damages or losses are caused by repair or modification conducted by the customer or any unauthorized
party.

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2. Product Outline
VCC-2CXP6M is a CoaXPress interfaced and 2M resolution camera module. 1/1.7 type B/W CMOS sensor is utilized.
2.1. Features
□Small footprint: 29mm(H) x 29mm(W) x 55mm(D)
□Global shutter type CMOS sensor
□CoaXPress CXP-3, CXP-6 are supported.
□Exposure and Gain settings
□External trigger mode (Fixed trigger shutter mode / Pulse width trigger shutter mode)
□GenICam complied
□C mount
2.2. System Configuration
□Camera
Camera VCC-2CXP6M
□Packaging
Master carton may vary depends on the quantity to be shipped.

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3. Specifications
3.1. General Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Pick up device
Device type
1/1.7 type Global shutter CMOS
Effective pixel number
1632(H) × 1248(V)
Unit cell size
4.5µm(H) × 4.5µm(V)
Video output mode
CoaXPress Ver,1.1.1 complied, CXP-6/CXP-3 x1 complied
Video output
frequency
Pixel clock frequency
74.25MHz
Video output format
Mono8/Mono10/Mono12
Frame rate
CXP-3 8bit/10bit/12bit
1 lane
119.5fps/97.3fp/82.7fps
CXP-6 8bit/10bit/12bit
1 lane
239fps/194.5fps/165.5fps
Sync. system
Internal sync. system
Resolution (The maximum pixel size)
1632(H) × 1248(V)
Video signals
(Gain 0dB)
White clip level
255
At Mono8
Set up level
0~2
At Mono8
Dark shading
Under 4dig for both horizontal and
vertical.
At Mono8
Sensitivity
F11 400lx (Shutter speed 1/30s, Gain 0dB,Mono8 )
F5.6 400lx (Shutter speed 1/30s, Gain 0dB,Mono10,12 )
Minimum illumination
F1.4 0.5lx (Shutter speed 1/30s, Gain+18dB, Mono8, level=50%)
F1.4 2.0lx (Shutter speed 1/30s, Gain+18dB, Mono10, 12,
level=50%)
Gain variable range
x1~x64 (0dB~+36dB) [Warranty coverage]
Shutter speed
Manual settings
Trigger mode
Free run mode (Camera internal trigger)
Trigger mode (Host, External terminal)
・Fixed trigger shutter mode
・Pulse width trigger mode
Partial scan
Vertical 8 areas can be set.
Power requirements
PoCXP: 18.5~26V
Power consumption
3.4W(CXP-3), 3.6W (CXP-6), [At free run]
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions
H:29mm W:29mm D:55mm (Without protruding portion)
Weight
Approx. 66g
Lens mount
C mount

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Environmental Specifications
Safety/Quality standard
UL: Conform to UL for all materials.
CE
EMC 2014/30/EU
EN61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011 for Emission
EN61000-6-2:2005 for Immunity
RoHS 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU
EN50581 (RoHS2)
Durability
Vibration
Acceleration
: 98m/s2(10G)
Frequency
: 20 ~ 200Hz
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 packaging.
Operation guaranteed temperature
0 ~ +45°C
Humidity: 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation.
Storage temperature
-25 ~ +60°C
Humidity: 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation.
3.2. Camera Input and Output Signals Specifications
3.2.1 6pins Circular Connector No.5 pin: TRIGGER_IN Circuit
□5.0V, 3.3V CMOS level / TTL level
□Input voltage Low: 0.5Vdc (Max.), High: 2.1Vdc (Min.)
3.2.2 6pins Circular Connector No.3 pin: SIGNAL_OUT Circuit
□5.0V CMOS logic level output
□Output voltage Low: 0.35Vdc (Max), High: 4.5Vdc (Min)
+5.0V
SN74LV1T32 (Equlvalent)
1
2
3
4
5
SIGNAL_OUT
(CAMERA_INTERNAL)
Camera Internal Circuit
カメラ内部回路
1
2
3
5
4
100
1K
+3.3V
TRRIGER_IN
(CAMERA_INTERNAL)
SN74AHCT1G14 (Equlvalent)
Camera internal circuit

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3.3. External Connector Pin Assignment
3.3.1 6pins Circular Connector HR10-10R-12PA(73) (Hirose) or equivalent
HR10A-7R-6PB (Hirose) or equivalent
Pin No.
Signals
Description
1
NC
2
NC
3
SIGNAL_OUT
Exposure/FVAL/LVAL/LinkTrigger
4
NC
5
TRIGGER_IN
Trigger input
6
GND
Conduction with camera module
※NC=Non-Connection. Do not connect anything to the terminal.
3.3.2 75Ω BNC Connector
(BCJ-BPLHA Canare)

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3.3.3 LED Indicator
□When the LED indicator is set to Active, lighting patterns of LED shows the camera status by the way of its
lighting.
OFF
No Power supplied
Green lighting
Confirmed connection of the device and the host.
Green fast blinking [12.5Hz] ※
Transmitting video data.
Orange slow blinking [1Hz]
Waiting for the trigger input.
Red fast blinking [12.5Hz]
System error occurred.
※The LED blinks by 12.5Hz when TriggerMode is Off. When TriggerMode is On, LED blinks by the trigger cycle.
(It may appear as lighted status, not blinked status at fast trigger.)
3.4. Spectral Response
※The lens characteristics, IR cut filter characteristics, and the illuminant characteristics are excluded.

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4. Output Timing
4.1. Horizontal Sync. Timing
LVAL Out
～ ～
Effective Data H blank
Sensor Operation CLK : 74.25MHz
Video Out
～ ～
※The time for 1H shall be changed depends on the link rate and video output format.
※The blanking pixel number for 1H shall be changed depends on the link rate and video output format.
Effective pixel numbers and blanking pixel numbers
Video output
format
CXP-3 Mono8 204 268 472 6.36
Mono10 204 376 580 7.81
Mono12 204 480 684 9.21
CXP-6 Mono8 204 32 236 3.18
Mono10 204 86 290 3.91
Mono12 204 138 342 4.61
Sensor Operation clk 74.25 MHz
Link rate
Effective
data
H blank
1H total
pixel numbers
Time for
1H[us]

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4.2. Vertical Sync. Timing
FVAL Out
Effective Line : 1248H
DVAL Out
～ ～
Effective Line
～ ～
Exposure Time
SP Out
(Exposure Out)
1
2
4
8
1
2
4
8
1 1
Video Out
Effective Line
Invalid
Line
Effective Line
Invalid
Line
V Blank
Don’t
care
Don’t
care
※The time for 1frame shall be changed depends on the link rate and video output format.
※The blanking line number for 1frame shall be changed depends on the link rate and video output format.
Effective line numbers and blanking line numbers
Video output
format
CXP-3 Mono8 1248 68 1316 6.36 8.37
Mono10 1248 68 1316 7.81 10.28
Mono12 1248 64 1312 9.21 12.08
CXP-6 Mono8 1248 68 1316 3.18 4.18
Mono10 1248 68 1316 3.91 5.15
Mono12 1248 64 1312 4.61 6.05
Sensor Operation clk 74.25 MHz
Time for 1 frame
[ms]
Link rate
Effective
line
V blank
1 frame
total
line number
Time for 1H
[us]

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5. Camera Function
5.1. Settings
Conform to CoaXPress.
5.2. How to Save and Initialize the Settings
UserSets
UserSetSelector
Default
UserSet0
UserSetLoad
Execute
UserSetSave
Execute
□If you wish to save the setting values, execute “UserSetSave” by selecting UserSet0 (User save area) of
UserSetSelector. Doing so, the setting values shall be saved in the camera non-volatile memory.
※The value cannot be saved to Default (Factory settings).
※The value of UserSetSelector cannot be saved by UserSetSave. Please set the value before executing
UserSetLoad / UserSetSave.
□Default (Factory settings) selected by UserSetSelector or UserSet0 (User save area) can be loaded by
UserSetLoad.
※Please do not execute UserSetLoad when grabbing (acquiring image).
□Defective pixels correction value and UserID are to be saved when UserSetLoad of Default is executed.
□Even executing UserSetLoad, ConnectionConfig, PixelFormat, and Image Quality Mode shall maintain the
settings of when executing. Please set the values by command.
UserSetSelector
UserSetLoad >Excute
UserSetSave >Excute
Default
UserSet0
UserSetLoad >Excute = Initialize(Factory setting)
= Initialize(User setting)
= User setting Save
5.3. Link Speed and Link Count
Transfer Control
ConnectionConfig
CXP3_X1
CXP6_X1
CXP-3: Link speed=3.125Gbps, Link count=1
CXP-6: Link speed=6.250Gbps, Link count=1
※Please do not change ConnectionConfig while grabbing (acquiring image).

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5.4. Pixel Format
ImageFormatControl
PixelFormat
Mono8
Mono10
Mono12
Mono8 : Monochrome 8bit
Mono10 : Monochrome 10bit
Mono12 : Monochrome 12bit
※Please do not change PixelFormat while grabbing (acquiring image).
5.5. Sync. System
5.5.1 Internal Sync. Mode (Free run mode)
□This is a mode to use triggers continuously made in the camera. No external trigger shall be used.
□Set TriggerMode to Off, and set TriggerSelector to AcquisitionStart.
□Frame rate (fps) when ROI is invalid are as follows.
PixelFormat
CXP6_X1
CXP3_X1
Mono8
239.0
119.5
Mono10
194.5
97.2
Mono12
165.4
82.7
5.5.2 External Trigger Sync. Mode
□This is a mode to input external trigger signals to capture images by any preferred timings.
□Please set TriggerSelector to AcquisitionStart, and set TriggerSource one out of Software/LinkTrigger0/Line0 and
turn On TriggerMode.
Acquisition Control
TriggerMode
On/Off
TriggerSyncMode
LineSync
ClockSync
TriggerSelector
AcquisitionStart
FrameStart
TriggerActivation
RisingEdge
FallingEdge
LevelHigh
LevelLow
TriggerSource
Software
LinkTrigger0
Line0
TriggerSoftware
Execute
TriggerMode : Trigger mode
On : Validate the trigger selected by TriggerSource. (TriggerSelector = FrameStart)
Off : Invalidate the trigger selected by TriggerSource. (TriggerSelector = AcquisitionStart)
※Please do not change TriggerMode while grabbing (acquiring image).

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TriggerSyncMode : Trigger sync. mode
LineSync : H sync. trigger mode (Exposure time is controllable per line)
Fixed/Pulse width trigger shutter mode
Overlapping operation (Exposure while reading out image) is valid.
ClockSync : CLK sync. trigger mode (Exposure time is controllable per sensor clock)
FAST fixed/FAST pulse width trigger shutter mode
Overlapping operation (Exposure while reading out image) is invalid.
※Please change TriggerSyncMode while there is no trigger input.
※Please set Free run mode (internal sync. mode) after set itself to LineSync mode.
TriggerSelector : Trigger selector
This is to select how to start capturing the image out of following.
AcquisitionStart : Free run mode [Internal sync. mode]
FrameStart : External trigger mode
※Please do not change TriggerSelector while grabbing (acquiring image).
TriggerActivation : Trigger activation
This is to select the external signal format and the polarity out of following.
RisingEdge : Fixed trigger shutter mode: Rising edge (Timed)
FallingEdge : Fixed trigger shutter mode: Falling edge (Timed)
LevelHigh : Pulse width trigger shutter mode: High Active (TriggerWidth)
LevelLow : Pulse width trigger shutter mode: Low Active (TriggerWidth)
TriggerSource : Trigger source
This is to select where to input the external trigger.
Software : TriggerSoftware
LinkTrigger0 : External trigger input from CoaXPress Host Device
Please refer to the product specifications & operational manual of the Host Device (ex. grabber board)
to use for how to generate the trigger.
Line0 : Input the external trigger via 6pins circular connector.
※Software Trigger is valid at Rising Edge.
TriggerSoftware : Software trigger
A trigger is generated in the camera and capture images for 1 frame when this command is executed.
Please make sure to set TriggerSource to Software.
・RisingEdge(Timed)
・FallingEdge(Timed)
TriggerMode OFF (Free RUN)
ON
(TriggerSelector) (AcquisitionStart)
(FrameStart)
TriggerSyncMode TriggerActivation
TriggerSource
= Timeed
ClockSync
LineSync
・LinkTrigger0
・Line0
・TriggerSoftware >Excute
・LevelHigh(TriggerWidth)
・LevelLow(TriggerWidth)

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5.6. Trigger Sync. Mode and Delay Time to Start Exposure
・H sync. trigger mode (LineSync): 1H of jitter may occur from inputting trigger to exposure.
(Overlapping operation is valid.)
・CLK sync. trigger mode (ClockSync): Less delay time from trigger input, and the precise trigger operation is valid.
(Overlapping operation is invalid.)
Trigger sync. mode and delay time to start exposure
CXP6_X1
CXP3_X1
Exposure delay to start exposure at H sync. trigger (LineSync)
Approx. 4H~5H
Approx. 4H~5H
Exposure delay to start exposure at CLK sync. trigger (ClockSync)
Approx. 0.13us
Approx. 0.13us
5.7. Restrictions on Trigger Pulse Input Timing
□The next trigger pulse can be input while reading out signals (Readout). However, please do not input a trigger
pulse which ends its exposure while reading out the prior signals. In other words, a trigger pulse, while reading
out signals for the prior frame and starts reading out signals for the next frame, cannot be input.
Exposure Out
TRIG IN
Readout
(FVAL Out)
(Video Out)
Effective Line
(A)
・When a trigger is input with the restricted timing explained the above, “IllegalTriggerFlag” becomes “1”.
Acquisition Control
IllegalTriggerFlag
0 or 1
※Since overlapping operation is invalid at CLK sync. mode, the trigger at this timing shall be masked and
“IllegalTriggerFlag” will not become “1”.
Device Control
ErrorFlagReset
Execute
This is to reset IllegalTriggerFlag to “0”.

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5.8. Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode (LineSync) H Sync. Trigger
(TriggerMode=On, TriggerSyncMode=LineSync, TriggerActivation= RisingEdge)
□This is the mode to start exposure by the input trigger signals. Exposure time is the set time with “Exposure Time”.
□Trigger operation is H sync., V-sync. reset system.
□The delay time (Exposure Time Delay) from detecting the trigger edge in the camera to actually starting exposure is
2H~3H.
□1H jitter would occur to Exposure Time Delay since the external trigger signal shall synchronize with H inside the
camera.
The trigger pulse with the minimum 1H and more shall be input (Please refer to the 1line for each mode in the table
below).
Video output
format
CXP-3 Mono8 6.36
Mono10 7.81
Mono12 9.21
CXP-6 Mono8 3.18
Mono10 3.91
Mono12 4.61
Link rate
Time for 1H [us]
□There is an exposure time period for approx. 4.997µs at the edge right after exposure time.
SP OUT
(Exposure Out)
Actual exposure period
Approx. 4.997us
□The next trigger while outputting video for the prior trigger can be accepted. However, do not input a trigger
signal to start the next video outputting before completion of outputting the prior images.
□Trigger input while exposure period (Exposure Time) shall be ignored in the camera. ((A) in the drawing below)
Please note that a trigger shorter than 1 frame cycle shall not be used.

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Effective Line : 1248H
Effective Line
～ ～
Exposure Out
1
2
4
8
1
TRIG IN
LVAL Out
FVAL Out
Video Out
～ ～
1
2
4
8
1
Effective Line
Trigger input ignore period
Exposure Time
Exposure Time Delay
(A)
TRIG IN
Exposure Out
Exposure time delay
Image
Header
Idle Stream data Stream dataIdle Idle
Image
Header
Cxp Stream
5.9. FAST Fixed Trigger Shutter Mode (ClockSync) CLK Sync. Trigger
(TriggerMode=On, TriggerSyncMode=ClockSync, TriggerActivation= RisingEdge)
□This is the mode to start exposure with external input trigger signals, and execute exposure for set period.
□Trigger operation is CLK sync., V-sync. reset system.
The delay time (Exposure Time Delay) from detecting the trigger edge in the camera to actually starting exposure is
approx. 0.13µs. Please input more than 1µs of pulse to the trigger.
□There is an exposure time period for approx. 4.997µs at the edge right after exposure time.
SP OUT
(Exposure Out)
Actual exposure period
Approx. 4.997us
□The next trigger while outputting video for the prior trigger cannot be accepted.
Trigger input while exposure period and reading out period shall be ignored in the camera. (Refer to (A) and (B) in the
drawing next page.)

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Effective Line : 1248H
Effective Line
～ ～
Exposure Out
1
TRIG IN
LVAL Out
FVAL Out
Video Out
Trigger input ignore period
Exposure Time
Exposure Time Delay
(A)
TRIG IN
Exposure Out
Exposure time delay
(B)
～ ～
1
Effective Line
Next trigger rise prohibited period : 3082H
Image
Header
Idle Stream data Stream dataIdle Image
Header
Cxp Stream
5.10. Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode (LineSync) H Sync. Trigger
(TriggerMode=On, TriggerSyncMode=LineSync, TriggerActivation=LevelHigh)
□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 system.
The delay time (Exposure Time Delay①) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to actually starting exposure is
4H~5H.
The delay time (Exposure Time Delay②) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to end exposure is
4H~5H+4.997μs.
□Since the external trigger signals synchronize with camera internal H signals, approx. 1H jitter occurs to Exposure
Time Delay ①and ②. In case of pulse width trigger mode, jitters may occur at both start and end edges of
exposure. At this time, exposure time would change so that flicker might be noticeable in the image, especially when
high-speed shutter is set. This flicker sometimes can be eliminated when fixed trigger shutter mode is used.
However, this problem can be solved by inputting a trigger pulse with synchronizing it to the camera internal H cycle
(LVAL).
□Pulse width 1H(Min.) ~ Approx. 2 frames
Functionally, there is no upper limitation, but noises such as dark noises shadings may be noticeable at long time
exposure.
□There is an exposure time period for approx. 4.997µs at the edge right after exposure time.
SP OUT
(Exposure Out)
Actual exposure period
Approx. 4.997us

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□Trigger input during exposure time shall be ignored in the camera. However, a trigger shorter than 1 frame cycle
should not be used.
□Triggers can be accepted while outputting video output images. However, please be noted that a trigger signal to
start the next video outputting should not be input before completion of outputting the prior images. (Please refer to
(A) in the drawing below).
Effective Line : 1248H
Effective Line
～ ～
Exposure Out
1
2
4
8
1
TRIG IN
LVAL Out
FVAL Out
Video Out
～ ～
1
2
4
8
1
Effective Line
Trigger input ignore period
Exposure Time
Exposure Time Delay①Exposure Time Delay②
(A)
TRIG IN
Exposure Out
Exposure time delay
①
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②
5.11. FAST Pulse Width Trigger Shutter Mode (ClockSync) CLK Sync. Trigger
(TriggerMode=On, TriggerSyncMode=ClockSync, TriggerActivation=LevelHigh)
□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 CLK sync., and V-sync. restart system.
The delay time (Exposure Time Delay①) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to actually starting exposure is
approx. 0.13µs. The delay time (Exposure Time Delay②) from detecting trigger edge in the camera to end
exposure is approx. 4.997µs.
□Pulse width 0.74μs (Min.) ~ Approx. 2 frames
Functionally, there is no upper limitation, but noises such as dark noises shadings may be noticeable at long time
exposure.
□There is an exposure time period for approx. 4.997μs at the edge right after exposure output.
SP OUT
(Exposure Out)
Actual exposure period
Approx. 4.997us

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□Trigger input during readout time shall be ignored in the camera. (Please refer to (A) in the drawing below).
Effective Line : 3000H
Effective Line
～ ～
Exposure Out
3
0
0
0
1
TRIG IN
LVAL Out
FVAL Out
Video Out
Effective Line
Trigger input ignore period
Exposure Time
Exposure Time Delay①Exposure Time Delay②
(A)
TRIG IN
Exposure Out
Exposure time delay
① ②
Effective Line
～ ～
1
Next trigger rise prohibited period : 3082H
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5.12. Exposure Time
Acquisition Control
ExposureMode
Timed
TriggerWidth
ExposureTime (us)
5us~Max. exposure time: LineSync
10us~200ms: ClockSync
ExposureTimeMax
(ReadOnly)
ExposureMode (Read only): This is to check if the current mode is at Timed or TriggerWidth (PWC).
ExposureTime: Exposure time (Valid when ExposureMode is at Timed)
・Please set per 1H at H sync trigger. It shall return the value (us) rounded by 1H per Min. 1H mode.
・It can be set per approx. 1us at CLK sync. trigger.
ExposureTimeMax: Max. exposure time
・Please set the smaller value than ExposureTimeMax at internal sync. mode.
It shall depends on partial scan (ROI) settings, PixelFormat, and link rate.
※The maximum of H sync. trigger mode (LineSync) shall be clipped with effective line count (Including at partial).
※CLK sync. trigger mode (ClockSync) can be set from CLK 10us~200ms. It shall not be clipped with effective line count.