Imperx Cheetah 3G-SDI User manual

IMPERX
Cheetah 3G-SDI CMOS Camera
User Guide
with SMPTE®output
The Imperx Cheetah 3G-SDI cameras provides broadcast quality video imaging with
high sensitivity in a compact and ruggedized design. The camera’s Sony Pregius CMOS
image sensor delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution at up to 60 progressive frames per
second. It provides the superior motion capture needed in a wide range of
applications such as industrial imaging, surveillance, metrology, and medical and
scientific imaging. The 3G-SDI cameras are easy to configure and are SMPTE 292M
and 424M compliant.
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About Imperx, Inc.
IMPERX, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance, high quality digital
cameras, frame grabbers, and accessories for industrial, commercial, military, and aerospace
imaging applications including flat panel inspection, biometrics, aerial mapping, surveillance,
traffic management, semiconductors and electronics, scientific & medical Imaging, printing,
homeland security, space exploration, and other imaging and machine vision applications.
Fortune 100 companies, federal and state government agencies, domestic and foreign defense
agencies, academic institutions, and other customers worldwide use IMPERX products.
Imperx, Inc. | 6421 Congress Ave. | Boca Raton, FL, 33487
US Phone: [phone]

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Warranty
IMPERX warrants performance of its products and related software to the specifications
applicable at the time of sale in accordance with IMPERX’s standard warranty, which is 2 (two)
years parts and labor. FOR GLASSLESS CAMERAS THE CCD OR CMOS IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY.
Do not open the housing of the camera. Warranty voids if the housing has been open or
tampered.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This camera has been tested and complies with the limits of Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules.
Copyright © 2017–2021 IMPERX Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided in this manual
is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by IMPERX for its use.
IMPERX reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice. Redistribution of
this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without obtaining prior permission
from IMPERX. IMPERX reserves the right to make changes to its products or to discontinue any
product or service without notice, and advises its customers to obtain the latest version of
relevant information to verify, before placing orders, that the information being relied on is
current.
IMPERX PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED, INTENDED, AUTHORIZED, OR WARRANTED TO BE
SUITABLE FOR USE IN LIFE-SUPPORT APPLICATIONS, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS OR OTHER CRITICAL
APPLICATIONS, WHERE MALFUNCTION OF THESE PRODUCTS CAN REASONABLY BE EXPECTED
TO RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. IMPERX CUSTOMERS USING OR SELLING THESE PRODUCTS
FOR USE IN SUCH APPLICATIONS DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK AND AGREE TO FULLY INDEMNIFY
IMPERX FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM SUCH IMPROPER USE OR SALE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the 3G-SDI Camera.............................................................................. 8
General............................................................................................................................... 8
Key Features ............................................................................................................... 9
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 10
C1911 Technical Specifications................................................................................. 10
C1920 Technical Specifications................................................................................. 11
C2010 Technical Specifications................................................................................. 12
Camera Configuration...................................................................................................... 13
Camera Ordering Information ......................................................................................... 13
Power Supply Ordering Information................................................................................ 14
Hardware.....................................................................................................15
Camera Connectivity........................................................................................................ 15
Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... 16
Connecting a Video Iris Lens ............................................................................................ 17
Connecting a P-IRIS Lens .................................................................................................. 19
LED Status ........................................................................................................................ 20
Camera Connection Diagram ........................................................................................... 21
PS12V16A Power Supply .................................................................................................. 22
PS12V19A Power Supply with Support for P-Iris / Video Iris Lens Control ...................... 23
PS12V16A and PS12V19A Specifications ......................................................................... 24
Connecting the PS12V16A / PS12V19A Power Supply..................................................... 25
Electrical Connectivity...................................................................................................... 27
Tri-Level Sync Input IN1 ............................................................................................ 27
TTL Output OUT1 ...................................................................................................... 27
Opto-Isolated Output OUT2 ..................................................................................... 27
Mechanical Drawings ....................................................................................................... 28
Mounting Plate ................................................................................................................ 30
Optical.............................................................................................................................. 31
Environmental.................................................................................................................. 32
Configuration Software ................................................................................33
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 33
Installing the Software ..................................................................................................... 33
Installation ................................................................................................................ 33
Starting CamConfig .......................................................................................................... 37
Main Window................................................................................................................... 38
Menu......................................................................................................................... 39
View .......................................................................................................................... 43
Help........................................................................................................................... 43
Gain & Exposure Control.................................................................................................. 44
Exposure Control ...................................................................................................... 44
Gain Control.............................................................................................................. 46
Automatic Exposure, Gain, and Iris Controls ............................................................ 46
I/O Control ....................................................................................................................... 49
Strobe Control.................................................................................................................. 50
Image Control .................................................................................................................. 51
Gamma ..................................................................................................................... 51
Black Gamma ............................................................................................................ 51
Lookup Table............................................................................................................. 52

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Enhancement............................................................................................................ 52
Color Control.................................................................................................................... 53
Adjusting White Balance........................................................................................... 53
Output Control................................................................................................................. 54
Test Patterns............................................................................................................. 56
Overlays .................................................................................................................... 57
P-Iris Lens Control..................................................................................................... 58
Camera Features ..........................................................................................59
Exposure Control.............................................................................................................. 59
Automatic Exposure Control............................................................................................ 59
Automatic Gain Control ................................................................................................... 60
Video Iris Control ............................................................................................................. 61
P-Iris Control .................................................................................................................... 61
I/O Control ....................................................................................................................... 63
Strobe Control.................................................................................................................. 63
Gamma Control................................................................................................................ 64
Color Control.................................................................................................................... 64
Image Sensor’s Analog and Digital Gain........................................................................... 64
Image Sensor Technology ................................................................................................ 65
Spectral Responses .......................................................................................................... 66
Cheetah C1911 Spectral Response ........................................................................... 66
Cheetah C1920 Spectral Response ........................................................................... 67
Cheetah C2010 Spectral Response ........................................................................... 68
Register-based Commands ...........................................................................69
Configuration Memory..................................................................................................... 69
Camera Serial Protocol..................................................................................................... 69
Write Operation........................................................................................................ 70
Read Operation......................................................................................................... 71
Error Code Description ............................................................................................. 72
Appendix A – Camera Registers ....................................................................73
Saving and Restoring Registers ................................................................................. 73
Camera Information Registers .................................................................................. 74
Gain, Exposure and AEC/AGC/AIC............................................................................ 75
Image Processing ...................................................................................................... 77
Data Out and Test Patterns ...................................................................................... 78
Color.......................................................................................................................... 80
Strobe ....................................................................................................................... 81
P-Iris Controls............................................................................................................ 82
Appendix B: Creating DPC/HPC table ............................................................83
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 83
Downloading DPM/HPM Files.......................................................................................... 83
Editing DPM/HPM Files.................................................................................................... 84
Finding Dead Pixels ................................................................................................... 84
Finding Hot Pixels...................................................................................................... 85
Locating and Adding Pixel Coordinates..................................................................... 86
Creating a New DPM/HPM File........................................................................................ 89
Uploading DPM / HPM Files............................................................................................. 90

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Appendix C: Look Up Tables..........................................................................92
Creating an LUT Using a Text Editor................................................................................. 92
Creating an LUT Using Microsoft Excel ............................................................................ 93
Creating an LUT Using Imperx Toolkit.............................................................................. 94
Uploading the LUT File ..................................................................................................... 98

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Reviser
Comments
1.0
10/4/2017
R. Johnston
Initial release approval.
1.1
11/16/2017
R. Johnston
Added C1920 camera and updated GUI screens.
1.2
11/29/2018
K. Wetzel
Added image plane mechanical drawing;
Added P-Iris Lens Control GUI screen
Edited AEC/AGC text, page 28
Adjusted operating temperature and storage to:
from -30 °C to +75 °C only (removed the 1.5G and 3.0G).
Added "Note: Consult your lens manufacturer for P-Iris
lens control power" to Ordering Information.
Added P-IRIS Registers and Camera Config Registers to
Appendix A.
Added AEC/AGC status register. Updated Exposure
formulas in Appendix A.
1.3
12/18/2019
I. Barabanova
Adjusted supply voltage range to: from 8V to 32 V.
Added vibration and shock compliance.
Updated storage temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C
Optical format:
SDI-C1920: 1/1.23”,
SDI-C2010: 1/2.35”
1.4
4/14/2021
I. Barabanova
Added 3G-SDI-C1911 camera
Added UKCA compliance
Added Video Iris
Added PS12V16A and PS12V19A Power Supplies
Added Automatic Iris and P-Iris Control sections
Added Appendixes B and C
Updated CamConfig GUI screen shots

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About the 3G-SDI Camera
General
Imperx Cheetah 1080P 3G-SDI CMOS cameras provide a ruggedized imaging platform with the
latest digital technology and industrial grade components. The cameras meet the Society of
Motion Picture and Television Engineers standards SMPTE 292M and 424M for digital video
transmission over coaxial cable.
The cameras use Sony Pregius CMOS image sensors and are available in monochrome and color.
Model
Resolution
Type
Optics
Pixel size
microns
CMOS
Sensor Model
SDI-C1911M
1920 x 1080
Mono
1/1.58”
4.5
Sony
IMX-429LLR
SDI-C1911C
1920 x 1080
Color
1/1.58”
4.5
Sony
IMX-429LQR
SDI-C1920M
1920 x 1080
Mono
1/1.23”
5.86
Sony
IMX-174LLJ-C
SDI-C1920C
1920 x 1080
Color
1/1.23”
5.86
Sony
IMX-174LQJ-C
SDI-C2010M
1920 x 1080
Mono
1/2.35”
3.45
Sony
IMX-265LLR
SDI-C2010C
1920 x 1080
Color
1/2.35”
3.45
Sony
IMX-265LQR
The Cheetah 3G-SDI camera is an advanced, ruggedized, small profile 1080 progressive scan
digital camera. It is fully programmable and field upgradeable and features a built-in image-
processing engine, low power consumption, low noise, and high dynamic range (12 F-Stops)
with frame rates up to 60 frames per second.
The camera provides programmable gain, offset, electronic shutter, strobe output, gamma
correction, and programmable Look-up tables (LUT). It supports global shutter operation for
superior motion capture and is fully programmable via the serial interface using a GUI based
configuration utility.
The camera is suitable for many applications including machine vision, metrology, high-
definition surveillance, medical, scientific imaging, intelligent transportation systems, character
recognition, document processing, and more.

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Key Features
•1080p Mono and Color 23.98p, 24p; 25p; 29.97p, 30p; 50p, 59.94p, 60p
•720p Mono and Color 50p, 59.94p, 60p (C1920 and C2010 cameras only)
•Color - 3x10-bit (YCrCb) data
•RS-232 serial communication
•Analog/digital gain and offset control
•One Area of Interest (AOI) for AEC/AGC/AIC
•Automatic gain, exposure, and iris control (AGC/AEC/AIC) with optional P-Iris control
•Automatic white balance
•Internal exposure control – manual, automatic
•Test image with image superimposition
•Programmable I/O
o1 genlock tri-level sync input;
o1 programmable TTL output
•Dynamic transfer function and gamma corrections
•Sensor temperature monitor (C1911 and C2010 cameras only)
•Video Iris (optional)
•Field upgradeable firmware

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Technical Specifications
C1911 Technical Specifications
Specifications
C1911 3G-SDI
Active image resolution
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Pixel size
4.5 μm
Optical format
1/1.58” optical format, 10.1 mm diagonal
Video output
Digital, 10 bit
Output structure
YUV422
Data clock
37.08789/37.125 MHz
Camera interface
HD-SDI SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 424-1
SDI format
1080p: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Dynamic range
77 dB (13 F Stops)
Shutter speed
1/50,000 to 1/24
Gain
0–48 dB, 480 steps (0.1 dB/step)
Black level offset
0–511 levels
Auto gain/exposure
Yes, with optional AEC/AGC within an AOI
Minimum illumination
0.2 lux, f=1.4
Camera control
RS-232
White balance
Auto, Once, Manual, 3200k, 5600k, Off
Area of interest
One
Test image
HD SMPTE color bars, static/moving ramp
Image overlay
Yes
I/O control
1 tri-level sync input, 2 outputs (OPTO, TTL)
Strobe output
1 strobe (2nd strobe optional), programmable position and duration
In-camera processing
Yes
Lens mount
C mount (default), Video Iris (optional), P-Iris (optional)
Camera housing
6000 series aluminum
Upgradeable firmware
Yes
Data correction
4 user LUTs; 8 Gamma LUTs; 8 black Gamma LUTs; Defective/Hot pixel
correction; Threshold, Contrast enhancement, Knee correction
Sensor temperature monitor
Supported
Supply voltage range
8 V to 32 V
Power consumption
3.6 W
Camera size (W x H x L)
37 mm x 37 mm x 48.6 mm
Weight
91.8 grams nominal
Vibration, shock
Complies with IEC60068-2-64 and IEC60068-2-27
Environmental
Operating
-30.0 °C to +75 °C
Storage
-40 °C to +85 °C
Relative humidity
10% to 90% non-condensing
MTBF
>406,000 hours at 40°C
Regulatory
FCC 15 part A, CE, RoHS, UKCA

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C1920 Technical Specifications
Specifications
C1920 3G-SDI
Active image resolution
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Pixel size
5.86 μm
Optical format
1/1.23”, 13 mm diagonal
Video output
Digital, 10 bit
Output structure
YUV422
Data clock
37.08789/37.125 MHz
Camera interface
HD-SDI SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 424-1
SDI format
1080p: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p
720p: 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Dynamic range
73 dB (12 F Stops)
Shutter speed
1/50,000 to 1/24
Gain
0–48 dB, 480 steps (0.1 dB/step)
Black level offset
0–511 levels
Auto gain/exposure
Yes, with optional AEC/AGC within an AOI
Minimum illumination
0.2 lux, f=1.4
Camera control
RS-232
White balance
Auto, Once, Manual, 3200k, 5600k, Off
Area of interest
One
Test image
HD SMPTE color bars, static/moving ramp
Image overlay
Yes
I/O control
1 tri-level sync input, 2 outputs (OPTO, TTL)
Strobe output
1 strobe (2nd strobe optional), programmable position and duration
In-camera processing
Yes
Lens mount
C mount (default), Video Iris (optional), P-Iris (optional)
Camera housing
6000 series aluminum
Upgradeable firmware
Yes
Data correction
4 user LUTs; 8 Gamma LUTs; 8 black Gamma LUTs;
Defective/Hot pixel correction;
Threshold, Contrast enhancement, Knee correction
Supply voltage range
8 V to 32 V
Power consumption
3.6 W
Camera size (W x H x L)
37 mm x 37 mm x 48.6 mm
Weight
91.8 grams nominal
Vibration, shock
Complies with IEC60068-2-64 and IEC60068-2-27
Environmental
Operating
-30.0 °C to +75 °C
Storage
-40 °C to +85 °C
Relative humidity
10% to 90% non-condensing
MTBF
>406,000 hours at 40°C
Regulatory
FCC 15 part A, CE, RoHS, UKCA

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C2010 Technical Specifications
Specifications
C2010 3G-SDI
Active image resolution
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Pixel size
3.45 μm
Optical format
1/2.35”, 7.7 mm diagonal
Video output
Digital, 10 bit
Output structure
YUV422
Data clock
37.08789/37.125 MHz
Camera interface
HD-SDI SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 424-1
SDI format
1080p: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p
720p: 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Dynamic range
71 dB (12 F Stops)
Shutter speed
1/50,000 to 1/24
Gain
0–48 dB, 480 steps (0.1 dB/step)
Black level offset
0–511 levels
Auto gain/exposure
Yes, with optional AEC/AGC within an AOI
Minimum illumination
0.2 lux, f=1.4
Camera control
RS-232
White balance
Auto, Once, Manual, 3200k, 5600k, Off
Area of interest
One
Test image
HD SMPTE color bars, static/moving ramp
Image overlay
Yes
I/O control
1 tri-level sync input, 2 outputs (OPTO,TTL)
Strobe output
1 strobe (2nd strobe optional), programmable position and duration
In-camera processing
Yes
Lens mount
C mount (default), Video Iris (optional), P-Iris (optional)
Camera housing
6000 series aluminum
Upgradeable firmware
Yes
Data correction
4 user LUTs; 8 Gamma LUTs; 8 black Gamma LUTs;
Defective/Hot pixel correction;
Threshold, Contrast enhancement, Knee correction
Sensor temperature monitor
Supported
Supply voltage range
8 V to 32 V
Power consumption
3.6 W
Camera size (W x H x L)
37 mm x 37 mm x 48.6 mm
Weight
91.8 grams nominal
Vibration, shock
Complies with IEC60068-2-64 and IEC60068-2-27
Environmental
Operating
-30.0 °C to +75 °C
Storage
-40 °C to +85 °C
Relative humidity
10% to 90% non-condensing
MTBF
>406,000 hours at 40°C (Telcordia SR-332)
Regulatory
FCC 15 part A, CE, RoHS, UKCA

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Camera Configuration
Cheetah SDI cameras are programmable and flexible. You can control and monitor the camera’s
resources (internal registers and parameter flash) using a simple, register-based, command
protocol via the camera’s RS-232 serial interface. The interface is bidirectional enabling you to
issue commands to the camera and receive responses (either status or info) from the camera.
You can also program the camera’s parameters using the Cheetah SDI CamConfig graphical user
interface (GUI) software.
Camera Ordering Information
When ordering a camera, please specify the camera ordering code. To create your own
customer Cheetah ordering code, simply choose one element from each column in table below.
Interface Camera
model
Sensor Type Environmental Lens Mount Filter/
customization
options
SDI –
3G-SDI / HD-SDI
Selectable
(SMPTE 424-1 / 292M
Selectable)
C1911
C1920
C2010
C = Color
M = Monochrome
R=Ruggedized C = Mount
(Default)
S = CS-Mount
(Optional)
I = P-Iris C
(Optional)
A = P-Iris CS
(Optional)
V = Video Iris C
(Optional)
H = Video Iris CS
(Optional)
000 = none
Notes:
1) 000 (none) filter/customization option means that a color camera has IR filter, a monochrome
camera does not have any filters.
2) Sample codes:
SDI-C2010C-RC000: Cheetah Color camera with C-Mount and 3G-SDI / HD-SDI interface.
SDI-C1911M-RV000: Cheetah Monochrome camera with C-Mount Video Iris and 3G-SDI / HD-SDI
interface.
Imperx recommends using the PS12V16A or PS12V19A power
supply for powering SDI-C1911, SDI-C1920, and SDI-C2010 cameras.

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Power Supply Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
Compatible with
PS12V16A
Power Supply
12 V DC, 3 A,
With one strobe and one trigger,
1.75 m length
C1911, C1920, C2010
PS12V19A
Power Supply
12 V DC, 3 A,
With one trigger and P-Iris/Video
Iris connector
1.75 m length
C1911, C1920, C2010 with P-Iris/ Video Iris
lens control

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Hardware
Camera Connectivity
The Cheetah 3G-SDI camera connects to outside equipment using two connectors on the back
panel of the camera. The back panel also provides an LED status indicator.
The camera provides the following:
•camera 3G-SDI output – Amphenol-RF Division 75 Ohm coaxial connector ACX1785-ND
#282121-75. Imperx offers a 3G-SDI coaxial cable with 1.0/2.3 DIN to BNC male connectors
available in varying lengths. The cable has a miniature quick connect/push-pull type
coupling mechanism on the camera end and a BNC connector with quarter turn coupling on
the host computer end. Contact Imperx for more information
•male 12-pin Hirose miniature locking receptacle #HR10A-10R-12PB(71) providing power,
I/O interface, and Serial RS-232 interface. See connector pin mapping (Pin Assignments)
on the following page
•status LED indicating the status of the camera (see LED Status)
•camera’s model and serial number
status LED
mini push-pull coaxial connector
12-pin connector for power, I/O

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Pin Assignments
The Hirose connector on the camera’s back panel is a male type miniature locking receptacle
#HR10A-10R-12PB(71). The mating part is a female Hirose type miniature locking plug
#HR10A-10P-12S(73).
The Imperx PS12V16A power supply (sold separately – see section PS12V16A Power Supply)
terminates in a female Hirose type miniature locking plug #HR10A-10P-12S(73) and has a DB9
connector for serial RS-232 interface and two small BNC pig-tail cables for the external Tri-Level
Sync Genlock input and strobe output.
Pin
Signal
Type
Description
1
12 V DC Return
Ground Return
12 V DC Main Power Return
2
+ 12 V DC
Power – Input
+ 12 V DC Main Power
3
RS-232 RX
Communication Input
RS-232 Receive
4
RS-232 TX
Communication Output
RS-232 Transmit
5
GPIO_1B
General Purpose I/O 1B
Reserved for optional P-Iris A-Phase,
or Strobe 2_Return
6
RS-232 RTN
Communication Return
RS-232 Return
7
OUT 1
TTL OUT 1
Strobe 1 Output
8
TLS IN 1
Tri-Level Sync
Tri-Level Sync Genlock Input
9
GPIO_2A
General Purpose I/O 2A
Reserved for optional P-Iris B_Enable,
Power Return for Video Iris, or Input
2
10
GP IN and Out 1 Return
Ground Return
Tri-level Sync Input and Out 1 Return
11
GPIO_2B
General Purpose I/O 2B
Reserved for optional P_Iris B_Phase,
Power for Video Iris, or Input 2
Return
12
GPIO_1A
General Purpose I/O 1A
Reserved for optional P-Iris A_Enable,
Video iris signal, or Strobe 2_output

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Connecting a Video Iris Lens
The Cheetah 3G-SDI cameras are available with optional Video Iris lens.
A Video Iris lens uses a motor for adjusting the iris position when lighting conditions change. It
is equipped with an amplifier and operated by a video signal from the camera. Signals from the
camera’s Hirose connector provide power and control the Video Iris through an external cable.
Imperx recommends using the PS12V19Apower supply that has a lens control cable
terminated with a female P-Iris/Video Iris plug. The cable drawing is shown on the page 23.
If your application requires assembling you own cable, please refer to the diagram below that
shows the Video Iris connections to the Hirose connector:
Pin
Signal Name
Use
1
+12 V DC RTN
12 V DC Main Power Return
2
+12 V DC
12 V DC Main Power
3
RS-232 RX
RS-232 Receive
4
RS-232 TX
RS-232 Transmit
5
GND
Video Iris (not used)
6
RS-232 RTN
RS-232 Return
7
OUT1
General Purpose Output 1 (TTL)
8
TLS IN 1
Tri-Level Sync Genlock Input
Video Iris jack (female):
1
3
2
4
IRIS VCC
(12 V DC)
IRIS VIDEO
not used
IRIS RTN

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Pin
Signal Name
Use
9
IRIS RTN
12 V DC Power Return (Video Iris)
10
TLS IN1/OUT1 RTN
Tri-level Sync Input and Out 1 Return (TTL)
11
IRIS VCC
12 V DC Power (Video Iris)
12
IRIS VIDEO
Video Iris signal

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Connecting a P-IRIS Lens
The Cheetah 3G-SDI cameras are available with optional P-Iris lens.
A P-Iris lens uses a stepper motor for adjusting the iris position when lighting conditions change.
Signals from the camera’s Hirose connector provide power and control the P-Iris through an
external cable.
Imperx recommends using the PS12V19A power supply that has a lens control cable
terminated with a female P-Iris/Video Iris plug. The cable drawing is shown on the page 23.
If your application requires assembling you own cable, please refer to the diagram below that
shows the P-Iris connections to the Hirose connector:
Pin
Signal Name
Use
1
+12 V DC RTN
12 VDC Main Power Return
2
+12 V DC
12 VDC Main Power
3 RS-232 RX RS-232 Receive
4
RS-232 TX
RS-232 Transmit
5
P-Iris Phase A+
Mapped to the pin 2 of a P-Iris jack
6
RS-232 RTN
RS-232 Return
7
OUT1
General Purpose Output 1 (TTL)
8 TLS IN 1 Tri-Level Sync Genlock Input
P-Iris jack (female):

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Pin
Signal Name
Use
9
P-Iris Phase B-
Mapped to the pin 4 of a P-Iris jack
10
TLS IN1/OUT1 RTN
Tri-level Sync Input and Out 1 Return (TTL)
11
P-Iris Phase B+
Mapped to the pin 1 of a P-Iris jack
12
P-Iris Phase A-
Mapped to the pin 3 of a P-Iris jack
LED Status
The camera has a red-green-yellow LED on the back panel of the camera. The following LED colors
and light patterns indicate the camera status and mode of operation:
LED Condition
Status Indication
GREEN steady ON
Normal operation. You should see a normal image coming out
of the camera.
GREEN blinks at
~ 2.0 Hz
Camera is in external genlock sync mode.
YELLOW steady ON
Test mode. You should see one of the test patterns.
YELLOW blinks at ~ 0.5 Hz
Camera is in AGC/AEC mode. In this mode, changing the shutter
slider does not affect the image luminance.
RED steady ON
RS-232 communication error or firmware load error. Re-power
the camera and load the factory settings. If the condition is still
present, contact the factory for support.
LED OFF
Power not present. Possible power supply failure or faulty
external AC adapter. Re-power camera and load factory
settings. If the LED is still OFF, contact the factory for RMA.