Imperx SDI-C2010M User manual

IMPERX
Cheetah 3G-SDI 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 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
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INDEMNIFY IMPERX FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM SUCH IMPROPER USE
OR SALE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About the 3G-SDI Camera .........................................................7
1.1 General ........................................................................................................7
1.1.1 Key Features .......................................................................................7
1.2 Technical Specifications...............................................................................8
1.3 Camera Configuration .................................................................................9
1.4 Ordering Information ..................................................................................9
2 Hardware................................................................................10
2.1 Camera Connectivity .................................................................................10
2.1.1 Pin Assignments................................................................................11
2.1.2. LED Status ........................................................................................11
Example .....................................................................................................12
2.1.3 Power Supply ....................................................................................12
2.2 Electrical Connectivity ...............................................................................14
2.3 Mechanicals...............................................................................................15
2.4 Optical .......................................................................................................17
2.5 Environmental ...........................................................................................17
3 Configuration Software...........................................................18
3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................18
3.2 Installing the Software ..............................................................................18
Installation.................................................................................................18
3.3 Starting CamConfig....................................................................................22
3.4 Main Window ............................................................................................23
3.4.1 Menu ................................................................................................23
3.4.2 View ..................................................................................................26
3.4.3 Help...................................................................................................26
3.5 Gain & Exposure Control ...........................................................................26
3.5.1 Exposure Control ..............................................................................27
3.5.2 Gain Control and Color Offset ..........................................................28
3.5.3 Automatic Exposure and Gain Controls............................................28
3.6 I/O Control.................................................................................................31
3.7 Strobe Control ...........................................................................................31
3.8 Image Control............................................................................................32
3.8.1 Gamma .............................................................................................33
3.8.2 Lookup Table ....................................................................................33
3.8.3 Enhancement....................................................................................34
3.9 Color Control .............................................................................................34
3.9.1 Adjusting White Balance...................................................................34
3.10 Output Control ........................................................................................35
3.10.1 Test Patterns...................................................................................37
3.10.2 Overlays ..........................................................................................38
4 Camera Features.....................................................................39
4.1 Exposure Control .......................................................................................39
4.2 Automatic Exposure Control .....................................................................39
4.3 Automatic Gain Control.............................................................................39
4.4 I/O Control.................................................................................................40
4.5 Strobe Control ...........................................................................................40
4.6 Gamma Control .........................................................................................40

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4.7 Color Control .............................................................................................41
5 Image Sensor Technology........................................................42
5.1 General Information..................................................................................42
6 Register-based Commands......................................................44
6.1 Configuration Memory ..............................................................................44
6.1.1 Camera Serial Protocol .....................................................................44
Appendix A –Camera Registers..................................................48
Gain & Exposure and AEC/AGC..................................................................48
Image Control ............................................................................................50
Data Out and Test Patterns .......................................................................51
Color ..........................................................................................................52
Strobe ........................................................................................................53

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Reviser
Comments
1.0
10/4/2017
R. Johnston
Initial release approval
1.1
11/16/17
R. Johnston
Added C1920 camera and
updated GUI screens

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1 About the 3G-SDI Camera
1.1 General
Imperx Cheetah 1080P 3G-SDI CMOS cameras provide a ruggedized imaging
platform with the latest digital technology and industrial grade components. The
3G-SDI cameras meet the video output standards set by the Society of Motion
Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). The Serial Digital Interface (SDI) is a
standard for digital video transmission over coaxial cable.
The 3G-SDI cameras contain Sony Pregius CMOS image sensors and are SMPTE
292M and 424M compliant. The cameras are available in monochrome and color.
Model
Resolution
Type
Optics
CMOS
Model
SDI-C2010M
1920 x 1080
Mono
½”
Sony
IMX-265LLR
SDI-C2010C
1920 x 1080
Color
½”
Sony
IMX-265LQR
SDI-C1920M
1920 x 1080
Mono
1/1.2”
Sony
IMX-174LLJ-C
SDI-C1920C
1920 x 1080
Color
1/1.2”
Sony
IMX-174LQJ-C
The Cheetah 3G-SDI is an advanced, ruggedized, small profile 1080 progressive
scan digital camera. It is fully programmable and field upgradeable. It 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).
The camera 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.
1.1.1 Key Features
•1080P Mono and Color 23.98p, 24p; 25p; 29.97p, 30p; 50p; 59.94p, 60p
•Color - 3x10-bit (YCrCb) data
•RS-232/RS485 serial communication
•Analog/digital gain and offset control
•One Area of Interest (AOI) for AEC/AGC
•Automatic gain and exposure control (AEC/AGC) 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; 1 programmable TTL output

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•Dynamic transfer function and gamma corrections
•field upgradeable firmware
1.2 Technical Specifications
Specifications
C2010 3G-SDI
C1920 3G-SDI
Active image resolution
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Pixel size
3.45 μm
5.86 μm
Video output
Digital, 10 bit
Digital, 10 bit
Output structure
YUV422
YUV422
Data clock
37.08789/37.125 MHz
37.08789/37.125 MHz
Camera interface
HD-SDI SMPTE 292M and 424
HD-SDI SMPTE 292M and 424
SDI format
23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p,
50p, 59.94p, 60p
23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p,
50p, 59.94p, 60p
Dynamic range
71 dB (12 F Stops)
73 dB (12 F Stops)
Shutter speed
1/50,000 to 1/24
1/50,000 to 1/24
Gain
0 to 48 dB, 480 steps
0 to 48 dB, 480 steps
Gain resolution
0.1 dB/step
0.1 dB/step
Black level offset
0-511 levels
0-511 levels
Auto gain/exposure
Yes, with optional AEC/AGC
within an AOI
Yes, with optional AEC/AGC
within an AOI
LUT
4 user LUTs; 8 gamma LUTs; 8
black gamma LUTs
4 user LUTs; 8 gamma LUTs; 8
black gamma LUTs
Tri-level sync input
Yes
Yes
Camera size (W x H x L)
37mm x 37mm x 48.6mm
37mm x 37mm x 48.6mm
MTBF
>406,000 hours at 40°C
>406,000 hours at 40°C
Weight
91.8 grams nominal
91.8 grams nominal
Minimum illumination
0.2 lux, f=1.4
0.2 lux, f=1.4
Lens mount
C mount, ½” format
C mount, ½” format
Power
3.6W
3.6W
RS 232/RS 485 interface
Yes
Yes
Auto white balance
Yes
Yes
Optional P-Iris
Yes
Yes
Test image
Yes
Yes
Image overlay
Yes
Yes
I/O control
1 tri-level sync input, 2
outputs
1 tri-level sync input, 2 outputs
Strobe output
1 TTL strobe; one opto-
isolated strobe
1 TTL strobe; one opto-isolated
strobe
In-camera processing
Yes
Yes
Camera housing
6000 series aluminum
6000 series aluminum
Supply voltage range
10V min to 15VDC max
10V min to 15VDC max
Upgradeable firmware
Yes
Yes

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Upgradeable LUT
4 User programmable LUTS
4 User programmable LUTS
Operating
1.5G:  40.0°C to +75°C
3.0G:  30.0°C to +75°C
1.5G:  40.0°C to +75°C
3.0G:  30.0°C to +75°C
Environmental
50.0°C to +90.0°C storage
50.0°C to +90.0°C storage
Vibration, shock
TBD
TBD
Relative humidity
10% to 90% non-condensing
10% to 90% non-condensing
Regulatory
FCC 15 part A, CE, RoHS
FCC 15 part A, CE, RoHS
1.3 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.
1.4 Ordering Information
Cheetah 3G-SDI Camera Ordering Codes
Sample code: SDI-C2010C-RC000
Interface
Camera
model
Sensor Type
Temp. range
Lens
Mount
Filter/
customization
options
SDI
C2010
C1920
M –monochrome
C –color
R-Ruggedized
C –
Mount
000 –none
Note: PS12V06 Power Supply sold separately.

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2 Hardware
2.1 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:
1. 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.
2. 12-pin Hirose (male) connector –a male type miniature locking
receptacle #HR10A-10R-12PB(71) providing power, I/O interface, and
Serial RS-232/485 interface. See connector pin mapping (2.1.1 Pin
Assignments) on the following page.
3. Status LED –indicates the status of the camera (2.1.2. LED Status).
4. Serial Number –provides camera model and serial number.
Status LED
Mini push-pull
coaxial connector
12-pin connector
for power, I/O

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2.1.1 Pin Assignments
The 12-pin Hirose connector assigns signals to the following pins.
Figure 1: Connector Pin-outs.
Pin
Signal
Type
Description
1
12 VDC Return
Ground Return
12 VDC Main Power Return
2
+ 12 VDC
Power –Input
+ 12 VDC Main Power
3
RS-232 RX
Communication Input
RS-232/RS-485 Receive
4
RS-232 TX
Communication Output
RS-232/RS-485 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/RS-485 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 P-IRIS B_Enable
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 P_IRIS B_Phase
12
GPIO_1A
General Purpose I/O 1A
Reserved for optional P-IRIS
A_Enable or Strobe 2_output
Table 1: 3G-SDI Power Connector Pin Mapping.
2.1.2. 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.

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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.
Table 2: LED status indicators on camera.
Example
The follow illustration shows an example setup of C2010 components and
cabling.
Figure 2: C2010 Connection example.
2.1.3 Power Supply
The Cheetah 3G-SDI camera can use a universal desktop power supply adapter
providing +12VDC, ± 10% and up to 2.5A DC current available from Imperx (P/N:
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PS12V06 Power Supply Specs:
Cable length:
Supplied AC power input cable (IEC): 1.8m (6’) 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60Hz 1A
Power supply output (+12V):
1.5m (5’) ± 15cm (6”)
Electrical:
Over-Voltage Protective Installation
Short-circuit Protective Installation
Protection Type: Auto-Recovery
10 -15 VDC 12VDC nominal, 2 A.
Load regulation ± 5%
Ripple & Noise 1% Max.
Regulatory:
Class 1
Safety standards UL60950-1, EN60950-1, IEC60950-1
Safety (1) EMC UL/CUL, CE, TUV, DoIR+C-Tick, Semko, CCC, FCC
Safety (2) BSMI, FCC
The PS12V06 power supply (sold separately) terminates in a female Hirose type
miniature locking receptacle #HR10A-10P-12S(73). It has a DB9 connector for
serial RS-232/485 interface and a small BNC pig-tail cable providing external
trigger input (black) and strobe output (white). The following table and figure
show the PS12V06 power supply cabling and connectors.
Pin
Signal
Cable Color
Description
Case
In 1 Return
BNC Black
Tri-level Sync Input 1 Return
Signal
In 1 Active
Tri-level Sync Input 1 Signal
Case
Out 1 Return
BNC White
Strobe 1 Output Return
Signal
Out 1 Active
Strobe 1 Output Signal
Table 3: BNC connector pin mapping.
Figure 3: Power supply and cabling.
PS12V06 Power supply cable descriptions:
1 –Shielded power supply AC/DC adapter
2 –Connector, Hirose HR 10A-10P-12S

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3 –BNC (M) cable subassembly (black) for genlock IN trigger
4 –BNC (M) cable subassembly (white) for strobe OUT
5 –Cable subassembly for 12V power
6 –DB9 connector female for RS232 serial communications with computer
7 –Cable, 2-conductor shielded #24AWG
It is strongly recommended that you use the PS12V06A power adapter from
Imperx!
2.2 Electrical Connectivity
A. Inputs IN1
The external inputs in Cheetah HD-SDI cameras are connected directly to the
camera hardware as shown in the following figures. The input signals “Signal”
and “Return” are used to connect to an external input on the outside source. For
IN1, the signal level (voltage difference between the inputs “Signal” and
“Return”) MUST NOT exceed 1.2Vpp.
Figure 4: IN1, Tri-Level Sync electrical input connection.
B. Outputs OUT1
The OUT1 external output in Cheetah HD-SDI camera is directly connected to the
camera hardware and is a TTL (5.0 Volts) compatible signal. The maximum output
current MUST NOT exceed 8 mA. The following figure shows the OUT1 output
external electrical connection.
Figure 5: OUT1 electrical connection.
C. Outputs OUT2
Output OUT2 is an optically isolated switch. There is no pull-up voltage on either
contact. The voltage across OUT2 Contact 1 and OUT2 Contact 2 must not exceed
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Figure 6: OUT2 Opto-Isolated electrical connection.
2.3 Mechanicals
The camera housing is made of precision-machined aluminum. For maximum
flexibility, the camera has eight M3X0.5mm mounting holes located towards the
front and the back. An additional plate with ¼-20 UNC (tripod mount) and
hardware ship with each camera.
Figure 7: 3G-SDI camera.
The following mechanical drawings show side, front, and back views of the 3G-
SDI camera.
Camera, side view:
Figure 8: 3G-SDI camera, side view.

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Camera, back view:
Figure 9: 3G-SDI camera, back view.
Camera, front (lens) view:
Figure 10: 3G-SDI camera, front view.

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2.4 Optical
The Cheetah 3G-SDI camera cross-section comes with an adapter for C-mount
lenses that have a 17.52 mm back focal distance. You can use an F-mount lens
with a C-mount camera using an F-mount–to-C-mount adapter. You can purchase
the adapter separately (refer to the Imperx web site for more information).
Camera performance and signal to noise ratio depend on the illumination
(amount of light) reaching the sensor and the exposure time. Always try to
balance these two factors. Unnecessarily long exposures increase the amount of
noise and thus decrease the signal to noise ratio.
The camera is highly sensitive in the IR spectral region. All color cameras have an
IR cut-off filter installed. Monochrome cameras do not have an IR filter. If
necessary, the camera can accommodate an IR filter (1 mm thickness or less)
inserted under the front lens bezel.
1. Avoid direct exposure to a high intensity light source (such as a laser
beam). This may damage the camera optical sensor!
2. Avoid foreign particles on the surface of the imager.
2.5 Environmental
Operate the camera in a dry environment with temperatures between -40°C and
+85°C. Relative humidity should not exceed 80% non-condensing.
Always keep the camera within temperature specifications.
The camera should be stored in a dry environment with the temperature ranging
from -40°C to + 90°C.
1. Avoid direct exposure to moisture and liquids. The camera housing is
not hermetically sealed and any exposure to liquids may damage the
camera electronics!
2. Avoid operating in an environment without any air circulation, in close
proximity to an intensive heat source, strong magnetic or electric fields.
3. Avoid touching or cleaning the front surface of the optical sensor. If the
sensor needs cleaning, use soft lint free cloth and an optical cleaning
fluid. Do not use methylated alcohol! Contact Imperx support for
cleaning procedures.

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3 Configuration Software
3.1 Overview
The Cheetah Pregius CamConfig software ships with the 3G-SDI camera. After
installing the software, you can program the camera, change its settings, and
save the settings in a file or in the camera using the RS-232 interface. The
software provides a help file to assist in setting up the camera.
The CamConfig software is compatible with the following operating systems:
•Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit
•Windows 8 and 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit
•Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit
3.2 Installing the Software
Use the installation wizard to install the Cheetah Pregius CamConfig software
supplied with your 3G-SDI camera.
If a previous version of the Cheetah Pregius GUI software is installed on your
computer, you must remove it before completing the installation. The
installation wizard will do this for you during the installation process. Or, you can
uninstall a previous version yourself.
To remove previous versions yourself:
1. Open Control Panel on your computer.
2. Select Programs and Features.
3. Select the software from the list.
4. Click Uninstall.
Installation
1. Locate the executable file
(Cheetah_Pregius_1_0_5_xxxx.exe)on the media that
shipped with your camera.
2. Drag the file to your computer desktop. If a Security screen appears,
click OK.

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3. Double click the executable file
(Cheetah_Pregius_1_0_5_xxxx.exe) on your desktop. The
Welcome Setup screen opens. Note the recommendation to close other
applications and then click Next.
4. When the License Agreement screen appears, read the agreement and
click I Agree.

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5. On the Choose Components screen, make sure the Cheetah
Pregius CamConfig component is selected and then click Next.
6. On the Choose Install Location screen, accept the default destination
folder or click Browse and select a different location and then click
Install. The installer prompts you to uninstall any existing versions of the
software from your computer before continuing the installation.