ioi Victorem 2KSDI-Mini User manual

3G-SDI 2K HDR CAMERA SERIES
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Noti e
he material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to IO Industries Inc.
and may only be used by the purchasers of the product and IO Industries Inc. authorized distributors or
resellers. IO Industries Inc. makes no warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility
for any errors that may appear or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in
this manual. IO Industries Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this manual at any time without
notice.
Warranty
he Victorem 2KSDI-Mini product family is warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase
unless otherwise agreed in writing. If the product proves to be defective during this warranty period, IO
Industries Inc. will, at its discretion, either repair or replace the product at no cost. In the case where a
new device is to be provided but the product has been discontinued, a product with similar or better
performance capabilities and features will be provided. his warranty shall not apply to any damage,
defect or failure caused by improper use or inadequate maintenance of the product.
Certifi ations
FCC Class A Digital Device or Peripheral – Information to User
NOTE
his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. his
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by IO Industries Inc. could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
CE Complian e
his equipment has been certified to conform to the requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EC for
electromagnetic compatibility and to comply with the following European Standards:
•Immunity: EN55024:1998, A1:2001
•Emissions: EN55022:1998 Class A / CISPR 22:1997
All IO Industries Inc. products bearing the CE mark have been declared to be in conformance with the
applicable EEC Council Directives. Note that the use of interconnect cables that are
not properly grounded and shielded may affect CE compliance.
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About IO Industries In .
IO Industries Inc. designs cutting-edge digital video equipment. Since 1991 we have focused on
providing our customers with high performance and high quality solutions for all types of digital video
applications. Our products are proudly designed and built in Canada, at our headquarters in London,
Ontario.
With our deep roots in uncompressed digital video recording and high-speed imaging systems, and
more recently, compact digital video cameras, our experience leads our product designs and brings us
into custom projects ranging from deep-sea to outer space.
Conta t Information
IO Industries Inc.
15940 Robin's Hill Road
London, Ontario
N5V 0A4 CANADA
el: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Sales: [email protected]
echnical Support: [email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Output Formats...............................................................................................................................6
1.2 Camera Highlights.........................................................................................................................7
2 Mechanical.............................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Mechanical Specifications.............................................................................................................9
2.2 Power..............................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Lens..............................................................................................................................................10
2.3.1 DC Iris...................................................................................................................................11
3 Environmental......................................................................................................................................12
3.1 emperature ................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Shock and Vibration.....................................................................................................................12
4 Sensor Specifications...........................................................................................................................13
5 Remote Control....................................................................................................................................14
5.1 On Screen Display........................................................................................................................15
5.1.1 Sub-Menus............................................................................................................................16
5.2 Command Protocol.......................................................................................................................20
6 Host Control Utility..............................................................................................................................21
6.1 Installation.....................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Component Setup..........................................................................................................................21
6.3 Slider Bar Control.........................................................................................................................22
6.4 General View.................................................................................................................................22
6.4.1 Camera Information...............................................................................................................22
6.4.2 Video Format.........................................................................................................................23
6.4.3 Profile Management..............................................................................................................23
6.5 Exposure View..............................................................................................................................23
6.5.1 Exposure ime.......................................................................................................................24
6.5.2 Auto Exposure Modes...........................................................................................................25
6.6 Gain/Level View...........................................................................................................................26
6.6.1 Gain.......................................................................................................................................26
6.6.2 Master Pedestal......................................................................................................................27
6.6.3 Black Balance........................................................................................................................27
6.7 Color View....................................................................................................................................27
6.7.1 Balance..................................................................................................................................28
6.7.2 Saturation...............................................................................................................................28
6.7.3 Offsets....................................................................................................................................28
6.8 LU View......................................................................................................................................29
6.8.1 LU .......................................................................................................................................29
6.8.2 Luma Curve...........................................................................................................................29
6.9 Lens View......................................................................................................................................30
6.9.1 Aperture.................................................................................................................................30
6.9.2 Focus......................................................................................................................................30
6.9.3 Status.....................................................................................................................................30
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6.9.4 Direct Control........................................................................................................................30
6.10 Sync View...................................................................................................................................31
6.11 Misc View....................................................................................................................................32
6.11.1 Image Flip............................................................................................................................32
6.11.2 Image Enhancement............................................................................................................32
6.11.3 Output Range.......................................................................................................................32
6.11.4 Chromatic Error Correction.................................................................................................33
6.11.5 est Pattern..........................................................................................................................33
6.11.6 Flat Field Correction............................................................................................................33
6.11.7 emperatures........................................................................................................................33
6.11.8 Bad Pixel Replacement........................................................................................................33
6.11.9 Save/Load Configuration.....................................................................................................33
7 Camera Commands...............................................................................................................................34
7.1 Command Summary.....................................................................................................................35
7.2 Video Format Commands.............................................................................................................43
8 Firmware Update Utility......................................................................................................................44
9 Order Numbers.....................................................................................................................................45
10 Accessories.........................................................................................................................................46
11 Document Revision History...............................................................................................................47
12 Firmware Revision History................................................................................................................48
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1 Introdu tion
he compact Victorem 2KSDI-Mini camera series is designed for a broad range of applications, from
specialty video production to aircraft or vehicle recording and security or surveillance. he high-
quality Sony CMOS sensors give the 2KSDI-Mini cameras outstanding image quality and high
dynamic range. able 1 shows the camera models covered in this manual.
Model Sensor Resolution Opti al
Format
Shutter
2KSDI-Mini
2KSDI-Mini D
Sony Pregius IMX265 2048 x 1080 8.9mm ( ype 1/1.8) Global
2KMSDI-Mini
2KMSDI-Mini D
Sony Pregius IMX252 2048 x 1080 8.9mm ( ype 1/1.8) Global
2KM5SDI-Mini Sony Pregius IMX250 2464x2056 2/3” (11.1mm) Global
2KSDI-Mini RS
2KSDI-Mini RS D
Sony Exmor-R
IMX183
4096 x 2160 2/3” (11.1mm) Rolling
Table 1. Covered Victorem 2KSDI-Mini models
1.1 Output Formats
he supported output formats for the 2KSDI-Mini cameras are shown in able 2. Outputs from the
2KSDI-Mini RS and 2KSDI-Mini RS D are scaled down from the full sensor resolution. 2K outputs
are scaled from 4096x2160 (4K) and HD outputs are scaled from 3840x2160 (UHD). he 2KSDI-Mini
RS and 2KSDI-Mini RS D do not support 1280x720 output.
Interfa e Resolution Output Format Frame Rate (Hz)
Single 3G-SDI
SMP E 424M
2048 x 1080 (2K) 4:2:2 Y'Cb'Cr'/ RAW 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
2048 x 1080 4:4:4 R'G'B' 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
1920 x 1080 (HD) 4:2:2 Y'Cb'Cr' / RAW 50, 59.94, 60
1920 x 1080 4:4:4 R'G'B' 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
Single HD-SDI
SMP E 292M
2048 x 1080 4:2:2 Y'Cb'Cr' / RAW 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
1920 x 1080 4:2:2 Y'Cb'Cr' / RAW 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
1920 x 1080 Interlaced 4:2:2 Y'Cb'Cr'/ RAW 50, 59.94, 60
(field rates 25, 29.97, 30)
1280 x 72014:2:2 Y'Cb'Cr' / RAW 50, 59.94, 60
1 Not supported on 2KSDI-Mini RS
Table 2. Supported output formats
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1.2 Camera Highlights
•Superior image quality
•Low noise and high dynamic range
•Multiple output format options
•Multiple image sampling formats, 4:2:2 / 4:4:4 / RAW
•ISO settings in ½ stop increments (3dB)
•Fine gain adjustment up to 48.0dB
•Advanced color processing
•Automatic exposure and gain control
•Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) and IR-Cut filter
•ri-level sync input
•Rugged aluminum case
•RS485 control with host application or handheld remote
•On Screen Display (OSD) menu overlay
•Low power, 3.7W @ 12V
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2 Me hani al
Mechanical drawings of camera body shown in Figure 1.
Front Rear
Bottom Side
Fi ure 1. Mechanical drawin s
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2.1 Mechanical Specifications
Summary of mechanical specifications are shown in able 3.
Spe ifi ation Des ription
Size 33.0 mm x 44.0 mm x 53.7 mm
Weight 140 g (with no lens)
Mounting Holes Bottom – 4x M3 x 0.5
Other sides – 2x M3 x 0.5
Power Connector Male 6-pin push pull Hirose
Mating connector: HR10A-7P-6S(73)
Lens Connector USB Mini B
Video Output 2x DIN 1.0/2.3 type
Sync Input 1x DIN 1.0/2.3 type
Table 3. Mechanical specifications
2.2 Power
2KSDI-Mini cameras are powered using a 7-19V DC power source. he power connector is shown in
Figure 2, and the pinout is shown in able 4. When using active EF lens mount the power supply must
be 8-16V DC.
Pin Des ription
1 NC
2 RS485 (A) –
3 7-19V
4 NC
5 RS485 (B) +
6 GND
Table 4. Power connector Pinout
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Fi ure 2. Power Connector
1
2
3
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ypical power consumption for 2KSDI-Mini cameras is shown in able 5.
Model Configuration Typi al Power
(12V supply)
2K(M)SDI-Mini
2K/1080P 60Hz, 3G-SDI (res 2, fps 9) 0.29A, 3.5W
2K/1080P 30Hz, HD-SDI (res 2, fps 4) 0.26A, 3.1W
720P 50 Hz HD-SDI (res , fps 7) 0.25A, 3.0W
2KSDI-Mini RS 2K/1080P 60Hz, 3G-SDI (res 2, fps 9) 0.31A, 3.7W
2K/1080P 30Hz, HD-SDI (res 2, fps 4) 0.28A, 3.5W
Table 5. Power consumption
2.3 Lens
A stainless steel C-mount lens adapter ring is used to ensure the proper back focus. he position is
factory calibrated and tested on each camera. wo set screws on the sides (#4-40) firmly hold the ring
in place. he position of the ring can be adjusted, if necessary, use a 0.05” hex key. he amount of
torque on the set screws should not exceed 22.5 ounce inches or deflection in the stainless steel ring
may occur causing issues threading lenses on and off the camera.
An optional C-mount to Active EF-mount adapter is also available. Focus and aperture controls are
fully integrated into the 2KSDI-Mini camera. he lens connector is shown in Figure 3, and the pinout
is shown in able 6. When using the Active EF-mount adapter the power supply must be 8-16V DC.
Pin Des ription
1 NC
2 RS232 RX
3 RS232 X
4 Power Out (8-16V)
5 GND
Table 6. Lens connector Pinout
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2.3.1 DC Iris
All 2KSDI-Mini cameras are available in a “D” variant that includes an alternate lens connector pinout
( able 7) that supports DC iris lenses.
Pin Des ription
1 Drive+
2 Damp+
3 Damp-
4 NC
5 Drive-
Table 7. DC iris lens connector Pinout
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3 Environmental
3.1 Temperature
he operating temperature range of the 2KSDI-Mini cameras is -30ºC to 65ºC, with 20-85% relative
humidity non-condensing. he Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) die and image sensor
temperatures can be monitored through the RS485 interface (see tmp and stp commands in able 15).
he storage temperature range is -40ºC to 85ºC, 10-90% relative humidity non-condensing.
3.2 Shock and Vibration
Results of shock and vibration testing performed on 2KSDI-Mini camera are shown in able 8.
Spe ifi ation Spe Paragraph
Method/Condition
Test Level
Details
Result
MIL-S D-810G 514.6 Vibration 3-axis Vibration Category 20 Pass
MIL-S D-810G 516.6 Shock 3-axis Shock 40G (3 pulses +/-) Pass
MIL-S D-810G 516.6 Shock 3-axis Shock 75G (2 pulses +/-) Pass
Table 8. Shock and vibration testin results
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4 Sensor Spe ifi ations
he 2KSDI-Mini camera sensor specifications are shown in able 9.
Spe ifi ation 2KSDI-Mini 2KMSDI-Mini 2KM5SDI-Mini 2KSDI-Mini RS
Sensor Sony Pregius
IMX265
Sony Pregius
IMX252
Sony Pregius
IMX250
Sony Exmor-R
IMX183
Active Pixels 2048 x 1080 2048 x 1080 2464 x 2056 4096 x 2160
Optical Format ype 1/1.8
(8.9mm diagonal)
ype 1/1.8 (8.9mm
diagonal)
2/3” (11.1mm
diagonal)
2/3” (11.1mm
diagonal)
Pixel Pitch 3.45 µm 3.45 µm 3.45 µm 2.4 µm
Shutter ype Global Global Global Rolling
ADC Bit Depth 12-bit 12-bit 12-bit 12-bit
Dynamic Range 73.6 dB 73.6 dB 73.6 dB 72.0 dB
Table 9. Sensor specifications
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5 Remote Control
A handheld remote control can be used to control the 2KSDI-Mini cameras. he remote body is made
from machined aluminum with a 9-button membrane keyboard making it extremely rugged and
durable. On three sides of the remote there are 1/4"-20 (tripod) mounting holes and the bottom side has
a 4-pin LEMO connector for power and communications.
Figure 4 shows the front view of the remote control, with a description of the button functions.
Fi ure 4. Remote control
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he mechanical specifications are shown in able 10.
Spe ifi ation Des ription
Size 62.0 mm (w) x 99.3 mm (h) x 17.5 mm (d)
Weight 150 g
Mounting Holes 3x 1/4”-20 (tripod), top and sides
Power/Comm Connector 4-pin LEMO EGJ.0B.304-CLA
Mating connector used on IO Industries cables: FGJ.0B.304-CLLD52Z
Table 10. Remote mechanical specifications
he pinout of the power connector is shown in able 11.
Pin Des ription
1 RS485 (A) –
2 RS485 (B) +
3 GND
4 10-19V DC
Table 11. Remote power connector pinout
5.1 On Screen Display
he On Screen Display (OSD) menu overlay is in the top left corner of the output images. he OSD is
overlayed on the primary output when the enter button is pressed.
Press the Enter button in the center of the remote to open the menu. he main menu is shown in
Figure 5.
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Fi ure 5. Main menu
he main menu is overlaid in the top left of the image, inside the safe action zone. he menu is alpha
blended with the luma portion of the image for transparency. he top line or title line of the menu
indicates whether the main menu or sub-menu is currently being displayed. he Enter button symbol
is shown in the top left corner of the main menu to indicate how to exit the main menu. Press the
Enter button to close the main menu.
Use the Up and Down scroll keys on the keypad to navigate the main menu, indicated by the up/down
arrow in the top right corner of the menu.
he currently selected line is indicated by the mid grey level. he menu background is the lightest
grey tone, and the title line is the darkest.
Press the Right scroll key to select a sub-menu.
5.1.1 Sub-Menus
While in the main menu press the Right scroll key to select a sub-menu. he Exposure sub-menu is
shown in Figure 6.
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Fi ure 6. Exposure sub-menu
he Left scroll button symbol is shown in the top left corner of any sub-menu to indicate how to return
to the main menu. Press the Left scroll button to return to the main menu.
Use the Up and Down scroll keys on the keypad to navigate the selected sub-menu commands,
indicated by the up/down arrow in the top right corner of the menu.
o select a command press the Right scroll key while that command is the active line (mid grey tone
line). If a command is not selectable the right arrow will not appear when the line is selected. For
example changing the exposure is not possible when auto-exposure is enabled.
Figure 7 shows the Exposure sub-menu with the exposure command selected.
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Fi ure 7. Exposure sub-menu with exposure command selected
When a command is selected the current setting is shown to the right of the sub-menu. Only the
selected command line is displayed with yellow text and the rest of the sub-menu text is changed to a
mid grey value. Use the Up and Down scroll keys to change the command parameter, indicated by the
up/down arrows shown at the end of the parameter line.
When the lowest parameter value for the command is reached only the up arrow will be displayed, and
when the highest parameter value is reached only the down arrow will be displayed. If there is only
one option for the command neither the up nor down arrow will be shown.
o return to the sub-menu press the Left scroll key.
When an exposure related command is selected a secondary overlay is shown to the bottom right of the
menu. he exposure command in 2KSDI-Mini cameras is set in number of lines. he total number of
lines transferred over an SDI interface varies with the resolution and the line time varies with frame
rate. he secondary overlay displays the exposure time in commonly used terminology: degrees,
fraction of a second and in microseconds.
Some commands will change the parameter immediately, like the exposure time shown in Figure 7.
For commands that take longer to execute (output format) and those which present a list of available
options to select (save to user set), the Enter key will be shown at the end of the parameter line.
he Video Format sub-menu with the format command selected is shown in Figure 8.
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Fi ure 8. Video format sub-menu with format command selected
For commands where the Enter key is shown at the end of the parameter line, scroll through the list of
parameters using the Up and Down scroll keys and to set the desired parameter press the Enter button.
After the command completes the on-screen menu will return to the sub-menu. o exit the parameter
list for a command press the Left scroll key.
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5.2 Command Protocol
he remote control uses a simple ASCII command protocol similar to the host RS485 adapter. Below
are some key points about the serial control:
•8-bit, 115200 baud, 1 stop bit and no parity.
•All remote control commands start with a single apostrophe sign (0x27) followed by a character
in the range 0x30-0x3f and finish with a carriage return (0x0d).
•When the remote control is first powered a discovery command of '0<CR> (0x27, 0x30, 0x0d)
is repeated until any button is pressed or an ACK character (0x06) is received from the camera.
he status LED will blink during this process.
able 12 shows the character values for each button on the membrane keyboard. Some advanced users
can integrate these commands into other RS485 equipment to control 2KSDI-Mini cameras.
Button ASCII Chara ter
(hex value)
Button ASCII Chara ter
(hex value)
Enter 5 (0x35) A 1 (0x31)
Left Scroll 4 (0x34) A held < (0x3c)
Right 6 (0x36) B 3 (0x33)
Up 2 (0x32) B held = (0x3d)
Up held : (0x3a) C 7 (0x37)
Down 8 (0x38) C held > (0x3e)
Down held ; (0x3b) D 9 (0x39)
D held ? (0x3f)
Table 12. Keyboard ASCII command values
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