PHOTONIS Nocturn Product information sheet

Digital Low-Light CMOS Camera
User Reference Guide
NOCTURN Digital Low Light CMOS Camera
XL Camera Module
PHOTONIS USA, Inc.
6170 Research Road | Suite 208
Frisco, TX USA 75033
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
www.photonis.com

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NOCTURN Digital Low-Light CMOS Camera, XL Module
User Reference Guide
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Revision History
Revision Number
Revision Date
Description
A
November 17, 2012
Creation of document
B
April 22, 2013
Updated to reflect v1.0.0 Firmware/Software
Updates and v1.0.x Windows Evaluation GUI
C
May 23, 2013
Updated integration time equation
D
May 24, 2013
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................6
2. CONFIGURATION...........................................................................................................6
3. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................8
Figure 3 Typical Quantum Efficiency Curve.....................................................................9
4. UNPACKING ...................................................................................................................9
5. GETTING STARTED: INITIAL SETUP AND OPERATION............................................11
USB DRIVER INSTALLATION (WINDOWS)................................................................................11
INITIAL POWER-UP.........................................................................................................................12
6. CAMERA CONTROLS...................................................................................................14
BASIC COMMUNICATION SETTINGS.........................................................................................14
PROTOCOL.......................................................................................................................................14
TOP LEVEL CONSOLE COMMANDS..........................................................................................15
BAUDRATE COMMANDS...............................................................................................................16
ANALOG VIDEO COMMANDS ......................................................................................................16
CAMERA LINK VIDEO COMMANDS............................................................................................16
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY COMMANDS ....................................................................................17
FILE TRANSFER COMMANDS......................................................................................................17
VIDEO PIPELINE COMMANDS.....................................................................................................17
AGC COMMANDS............................................................................................................................18
NUC COMMANDS............................................................................................................................20
CMOS SENSOR COMMANDS.......................................................................................................21
7. GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE..................................................................................26
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................26
GUI ENVIRONMENT........................................................................................................................29
8. MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................40
9. STORAGE.....................................................................................................................41
10.QUALITY .......................................................................................................................42
ACCEPTANCE TEST PROTOCOL...............................................................................................42
WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................42

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List of Tables
Table 1 NOCTURN XL Input Power Specifications ................................................................................. 7
Table 2 NOCTURN XL Specifications...................................................................................................... 8
Table 3 Unpacking Instructions for the NOCTURN XL Camera .............................................................. 9
Table 4 USB Driver Installation............................................................................................................... 12
Table 5 Frame Grabber Configuration Details ......................................................................................... 13
Table 6 Top Level Console Commands.................................................................................................... 15
Table 7 Baudrate Commands.................................................................................................................... 16
Table 8 Analog Video Commands............................................................................................................ 16
Table 9 Camera Link Video Commands .................................................................................................. 16
Table 10 Temperature Display Commands .............................................................................................. 17
Table 11 FIle Transfer Commands........................................................................................................... 17
Table 12 Video Pipeline Commands ........................................................................................................ 17
Table 13 AGC Commands........................................................................................................................ 18
Table 14 NUC Commands........................................................................................................................ 21
Table 15 CMOS Sensor Commands......................................................................................................... 21
Table 16 CMOS Sensor Registers ............................................................................................................ 22
Table 17 Installation of the NOCTURN XL Windows Evaluation GUI.................................................. 27
List of Figures
Figure 1 Front View of the NOCTURN XL Camera ................................................................................. 6
Figure 2 Back Side View of the NOCTURN XL Camera.......................................................................... 7
........................................................................................................ Figure 3 Typical Quantum Efficiency Curve
..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4 Hardware Connection Between the NOCTURN and PC........................................................... 13
Figure 5 LED on the Back of the NOCTURN XL Turns Green when USB Power is Applied............... 14
Figure 6 Layout of the NOCTURN XL Evaluation GUI ......................................................................... 30
Figure 7 External Strobe Setup Window.................................................................................................. 31
Figure 8 Evaluation GUI Splash Screen................................................................................................... 33
Figure 9 Camera Version Information Window....................................................................................... 33
Figure 10 GUI Settings Tab...................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 11 GUI Main Controls Tab............................................................................................................ 35
Figure 12 NOCTURN Digital Zoom Pan Axes........................................................................................ 36
Figure 13 GUI AGC Controls Tab............................................................................................................ 37
Figure 14 GUI Contrast Controls Tab ...................................................................................................... 38
Figure 15 Histogram Region of Interest Setup ......................................................................................... 39

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SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING and CAUTION statements have been strategically placed throughout the text prior to
operating or maintenance procedures, practices, or conditions considered essential to the protection of
personnel (WARNING) or equipment and property (CAUTION). NOTES emphasize necessary and
important data. CAUTIONS and NOTES appear in the text as applicable. Definitions for WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS and NOTES are as follows:
WARNING
A warning indicates an operation, condition, or statement,
etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to
or death of personnel.
CAUTION
A caution indicates an operation, maintenance procedure,
or condition, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could
result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment or loss of
hardware performance or function.
NOTE
A note indicates an essential operating or maintenance
procedure, condition or statement, or explanatory text.

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1. INTRODUCTION
The NOCTURN XL (see Figure 1) is a rugged low light camera module that features high-definition
resolution, high sensitivity and high dynamic range with low power consumption. Powered by
PHOTONIS’ 1 inch optical format 1280×1024 pixel (SXGA) Lynx CMOS sensor, the NOCTURN
provides real-time imaging capabilities (from daylight to one quarter moon scene illumination) in the
visible and near infrared spectrum. Its small size, weight and power (SWaP) make this camera module
ideal for integration into aerial, mobile and hand-held surveillance systems.
With its 9.7µm×9.7µm pixel pitch and 4e- median read noise, the NOCTURN provides unsurpassed
signal to noise at low light with video rates up to 100 frames per second. Leveraging PHOTONIS
expertise in night vision imaging, the NOCTURN electronics incorporates a multitude of functions to
enhance the low light level performance. This camera features automatic gain control (AGC), automatic
exposure control (AEC), high dynamic range (HDR), non-uniformity correction (NUC) and advanced
image enhancement, allowing the NOCTURN to provide continuous situational awareness without
compromising mobility and SWaP. The “XL” version of the NOCTURN has both a CameraLink®
compatible 10-bit digital video output as well as PAL/NTSC analog video output.
Figure 1 Front View of the NOCTURN XL Camera
This user reference guide provides a detailed overview of the interfaces, functionality and operation of
the NOCTURN camera. Please contact PHOTONIS technical support if you require additional
information or details that are not covered in this guide.
2. CONFIGURATION
The “XL” model indicates that the NOCTURN camera has an integrated interface board that can be
used to output digital video over a Camera Link® compatible interface as well as NTSC/PAL composite
video. The back panel of this NOCTURN configuration is shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 2 Back Side View of the NOCTURN XL Camera
The user can turn on independently the CameraLink® compatible digital and analog video output via
the serial command over the USB interface. Additionally, the NOCTURN XL is delivered with a tripod
mount adapter that can be easily bolted on to any side of the camera chassis. For full pin-out of the
NOCTURN XL camera please refer to the NOCTURN XL Electro-Mechanical ICD.
The NOCTURN XL can be powered either via the USB interface from a personal computer (cable not
provided) or through the J301 external power and IO connector (see Table 1 for power input
specification). The NOCTURN XL Electro-Mechanical ICD provides both the pin-out of and mating
connector part number for J301.
Table 1 NOCTURN XL Input Power Specifications
Parameter
Description
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Vin
Input Voltage
5.0
15
V
Icc
Input Current1
3502
415
mA
1
Measured with Vin at +5.0 VDC
2
In 60Hz mode and excludes analog video output power

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
Detailed specifications of the NOCTURN XL camera are given in Table 2.
Table 2 NOCTURN XL Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Sensor Resolution
1280 × 1024 Pixels
Sensor Pixel Pitch
9.7 µm × 9.7 µm
Sensor Well Capacity
> 25000 e-
Sensor Dynamic Range
> 60 dB (> 72 dB by using the HDR3mode)
Sensor Read Noise
< 4 e- med. (at 60Hz frame rate)
Sensor Quantum Efficiency
> 50% at 600nm (see Figure 3)
Frame Rate
50, 60 or 100Hz with full field resolution4(user adjustable)
Sensor Image Lag
< 0.1 %
Sensor Shutter Mode
Rolling
Lens Mount
CS
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth5)
34.1 mm × 36.6 mm × 37.4 mm
Weight
85 grams
Digital Video Output
10/8 bit CameraLink® Compatible
Analog Video Output
NTSC/PAL (user configurable)
Communications
Serial via CameraLink®Interface or USB interface
Image Correction
Bad pixel replacement and 2 points non uniformity correction
Synchronization
Analog output strobe reference
Camera/Imaging Start Up Time
< 5 seconds
Gain Control
Automatic (AGC) or manual
Digital Zoom
Up to 4 X6
Contrast Enhancement
Contrast stretching and histogram equalization
Operating Temperature
-40° to +60° C
Storage Temperature
-50° to +80° C
Input Voltage
USB powered or external +5 to +15 VDC
Power (Typical)7
60/50Hz Mode: < 1.8 W; 100Hz Mode: < 2.25W
3
HDR : High Dynamic Range
4
Lower frame rate can be achieved by increasing integration time
5
Excludes connectors protruding from main NOCTURN XL housing
6
Digital zoom is only enabled in 50, 60 and 30Hz modes
7
Digital video output only without advanced image processing

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4. Figure 3 Typical Quantum Efficiency CurveUNPACKING
WARNING
Before getting started it should be noted that the
NOCTURN XL cameras contains electrostatic sensitive
parts and assemblies and should be handled within
protected areas and in accordance with industry standard
electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective handling
procedures. Under no circumstances, should the camera
be disassembled unless directed to do so by PHOTONIS
personnel. Disassembly of the camera and damage to the
anti-tamper sticker on the side of the camera will void in full
the warranty.
This section provides the necessary steps to properly unpack the NOCTURN XL camera product.
Table 3 Unpacking Instructions for the NOCTURN XL Camera
Description
Image
Inspect shipping container and notify PHOTONIS
personnel of any damage that may have occurred
during shipping.

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Description
Image
Record the camera serial number located on the
side of the shipping container for your records. This
number is also engraved on the bottom of the
camera. You will need that number to be able to
receive technical support for your product.
Open shipping container by breaking the
PHOTONIS seal and lifting the cardboard lid.
Remove the antistatic bag containing the camera
module from the suspended clear plastic clamshell.
Remove the companion CD ROM located
underneath the clear plastic clamshell.

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Description
Image
Unseal antistatic bag and remove camera module
using proper ESD procedures.
Inspect camera module for proper configuration and
potential shipping damage. Immediately report any
problem to PHOTONIS personnel.
5. GETTING STARTED: INITIAL SETUP AND OPERATION
Once the camera is unpacked, please install the USB drivers for your target operating system located
on the Silicon Labs website. If using a Windows 7 compatible PC, it is recommended to load the “Win 7
Evaluation GUI”. The GUI can be downloaded at www.nocturncamera.com. In the event that the
camera must be controlled on another operating system, a “terminal emulation”software should be
used to send serial commands to the camera.
CAUTION
Before proceeding with the initial power-up of the Camera,
be sure the Nocturn XL USB driver (if applicable), provided
at www.nocturncamera.com or on the Silicon Labs
website, is installed on the PC
USB DRIVER INSTALLATION (WINDOWS)

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Table 4 USB Driver Installation
Description
Image
Download the latest CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP
drivers (v6.6.1 or newer is recommended) from the
Silicon Labs website:
http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/Pages/USBto
UARTBridgeVCPDrivers.aspx
Unzip the downloaded driver file:
CP210x_VCP_Windows.Zip
Double click the installer (please note that you need
administrator privilege to install the drivers):
CP210xVCPInstaller_x64 (for 64b OS systems)
CP210xVCPInstaller_x86 (for 32b OS systems)
On the installer Welcome screen click the Next button.
On the License Agreement screen, select “I accept this
agreement” and then click the Next Button.
Wait for the installation to complete. Once it is finish
you will see the following screen. Just click Finish to
complete the installation.
INITIAL POWER-UP
Connect an SDR CameraLink® compatible cable between the S501 connector on the
NOCTURN XL and a PC frame grabber. Alternatively, an SMA to BNC connector adapter can
be connected between the J601 NOCTURN XL connector and NTSC/PAL analog monitor
(please note that by default the analog video output on the NOCTURN XL camera is turned off
and will need to be enabled by the user either via the evaluation GUI or via serial command
over the USB interface) as shown in Figure 4.

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Figure 4 Hardware Connection Between the NOCTURN and PC
Setup your CameraLink® frame grabber configuration file to match the parameters shown in
Table 5.
Table 5 Frame Grabber Configuration Details
Parameter
Value
Unit
Pixel Clock per Tap (with 30/50/60fps operation mode)
48
MHz
Pixel Clock per Tap (with 100fps operation mode)
72
MHz
Number of Taps
2 Interlaced Vertically
NA
Grayscale Resolution
10
bits
Data Width pre Valid
8
pixels
Data Height pre Valid
1
line
Data Width Valid
1280
pixels
Data Height Valid
1024
pixels
Data Width post Valid
0
pixels
Data Height post Valid
0
pixels
Connect a micro-USB cable (not supplied with the camera) between the J304 connector on the
NOCTURN XL camera and the host PC with the installed USB drivers. The status LED on the
back of the NOCTURN XL should turn green (see Figure 5).
Hardware Configuration with
USB Power and Camera Link®
Digital Video
Camera Link®
USB Communication
& Power

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Figure 5 LED on the Back of the NOCTURN XL Turns Green when USB Power is Applied
Turn on the frame grabber image acquisition software to display the digital video output from the
camera (the camera will output video as soon as power is applied over the USB interface).
6. CAMERA CONTROLS
The NOCTURN XL is controlled by a serial communication protocol that can be addressed either over
the USB or the Camera Link ® compatible link.
BASIC COMMUNICATION SETTINGS
The serial communication should be set with the following configuration:
Number of bits: 8
Baud rate: 115200 bps
Parity: none
Number of stop bits: 1 bit
Flow control: none.
NOTE
The user can change the default baud rate to value other
than 115200bps by using the “baudrate” command
followed by a “save flash” command.
PROTOCOL
The protocol to communicate the NOCTURN XL console is based on ASCII printable messages. A
carriage return must be sent following a command. A “>” will appear at the console when the camera is
ready to accept messages. The camera will answer “OK” to all user command that are accepted and
“Error: <error message>” when an error occurs.
A standard message to the camera should have the following architecture: Command <Optional
Payload> <CR>.

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TOP LEVEL CONSOLE COMMANDS
Table 6 Top Level Console Commands
Command
Optional
Payload
Description
help
Displays the console help menu
?
Displays the console help menu
baudrate
Sets and reads the serial port baudrate
log
Prints system boot log on the console
status
Reprints sign-on information on the console
av
Prints analog video (av) menu on the console
cl
Prints CameraLink®(cl) menu on the console
temp
Prints temperature display menu on the console
update
user
factory
help
Updates user flash
Updates factory flash
Prints the update help menu on the console
version
Prints version firmware/software
xfer
Prints file transfer commands on the console
xmdm
Prints file transfer commands on the console
vid
Prints video pipeline control menu

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BAUDRATE COMMANDS
Table 7 Baudrate Commands
Command
Optional
Payload
Description
baudrate
Displays the current console baud rate and help for this
command
baudrate
921600
460800
230400
115200
57600
38400
28800
19200
9600
Sets the console baudrate to the payload value. A carriage
return must be sent to the camera within 20 sec of this
command using the new baudrate to acknowledge the change.
To save the new baudrate as power on default, “save flash
<cr>” must be entered at the console.
ANALOG VIDEO COMMANDS
Table 8 Analog Video Commands
Command
Optional
Payload
Description
av gamma
x.xxx
Sets the gamma value for the analog video output channel
av power
0
1
Turns off the analog video output channel
Turns on the analog video output channel
av set
NTSC
PAL
Sets the analog video output to NTSC format
Sets the analog video output to PAL format
av tp
0
1
2
Turns off the analog video test pattern
Turns on the analog video channel test pattern
Turns on the internal analog video chip test pattern
CAMERA LINK VIDEO COMMANDS
Table 9 Camera Link Video Commands
Command
Optional
Payload
Description
cl gamma
x.xxx
Sets the gamma value for the digital video output channel
av power
0
1
Turns off the digital video output channel
Turns on the digital video output channel

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TEMPERATURE DISPLAY COMMANDS
Table 10 Temperature Display Commands
Command
Optional
Payload
Description
temp rd
xx
Reads temperature sensor register xx (0 is currently the default
on the NOCTURN camera)
temp wr
xx dd
Writes the temperature register xx with value dd
FILE TRANSFER COMMANDS
Table 11 FIle Transfer Commands
Command
Optional
Payload
Description
receive
[filename]
Xmodem/Ymodem receive file from PC.
[filename] is the flash filename to write.
send
-x [filename]
-y [filename]
Sends [filename] using Xmodem1k protocol
Sends [filename] using Ymodem1k protocol
[filename] is the flash filename to send
VIDEO PIPELINE COMMANDS
Table 12 Video Pipeline Commands
Command
Optional Payload
Description
video agc
0
1
Automatic gain and exposure control disabled
Automatic gain and exposure control enabled
Use agc status to see agc loop variables
video bpp
0
1
Sets the digital video output to 10bits per pixel
Sets the digital video output to 8bits per pixel
video contrast
0
1
2
3
4
No contrast enhancement
Histogram stretching contrast enhancement
Histogram equalization contrast enhancement
Limited/adaptive equalization contrast enhancement
Unrounded histogram equalization contrast enhancement
video hconalways
0
1
Do not applycontrast enhancement every histogram update
Service contrast enhancement every histogram update
video mf
0
1
2
Median filter turned off
Median filter turned on
Median filter turns on automatic in AGC loop
video sf
0
1
Disable the convolution filter
Enables the convolution filter
video vflip
0
1
Image output in default vertical orientation
Image output vertically inverted from default orientation
video zoom
x.x
Set the digital video zoom to x.x (1.0 to 4.0)
video framerate
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Command
Optional Payload
Description
1
2
3
Sets the camera video main frame rate to 100Hz
Sets the camera video main frame rate to 50Hz
Sets the camera video main frame rate to 30Hz
video hist enable
0
1
Disables histogram hardware
Enables histogram hardware
video hist limits
[height] [width]
Set histogram image limits
video hist print
Print histogram information on the console
video hist roi
[left][right][top][bot]
Sets the region of interest for the histogram
video hist status
Displays on the console the histogram settings and current
metrics
video pan
[x] [y]
Pan the center image while in zoom to the XY coordinate
(positive coordinate is down/right of center with standard
imaging lens)
video shname
[filename]
Loads convolution filter with the flash name [filename].
Convolution filter is then enabled/disabled using the “video sf”
command
video tp
0
1
Video test pattern generator set to OFF
Video test pattern generator set to ON
video trig polarity
0
1
External strobe trigger polarity set to active high
External strobe trigger polarity set to active low
video trig delay
XX
Sets delay in micro seconds between start of new frame to
the strobe output. Valid value range from 0 to 16000000.
video trig width
xx
Sets strobe output pulse width. Valid value range from 0 to
16000000.
Video trig enable
0
1
Disables the external strobe output
Enables the external strobe output
AGC COMMANDS
A full list of the AGC related control parameters used with the NOCTURN XL can be displayed on the
console by sending “agc status <cr>” at the console terminal. Each command in Table 13 should be
preceded by “agc” before being sent to the camera
Table 13 AGC Commands
Command
Optional Payload
Description
agcupdinterva
xx
Number of histogram readings needed before updating the
gain and exposure parameters
saturationlev
xx
Sets the digital value at which a pixel is considered saturated
bdeltalimlo
xx
Sets the minimum brightness delta between the high and low
limit of the cumulative histogram in conjunction with the
“saturationlev” to determine if the sensor output is saturated
when operating in low light mode
bdeltalim
xx
Sets the minimum brightness delta between the high and low
limits of the cumulative histogram in conjunction with the
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Command
Optional Payload
Description
under normal operation
bhidnlimlo
xx
If the “bhipcagc” is lower than this digital output value, and
the integration time equal or greater to “mg0max”, the AGC
will switch the gain and NUC tables to operate in high gain
bhidnlim
xx
Reduces exposure or gain if “bhipcagc” is greater than this
digital output value
bhipcagc
xx
Mean brightness high percentage of the cumulative histogram
to remap the AGC algorithm that tries to maintain to “bhitgt”
digital value
blopacagc
xx
Mean brightness low percentage of the cumulative histogram
to remap the AGC algorithm that tries to maintain to 0 digital
value
bhipccontrast
xx
Percentage of the cumulative histogram at which the
histogram stretching maps to 1023 digital value output
blopccontrast
xx
Percentage of the cumulative histogram at which the
histogram stretching maps to 0 digital value output
bhitgt
xx
Target brightness that AGC tries to maintain “bhipcagc”
bhiuplimlo
xx
If the “bhipcagc” is greater than this digital output value and
the integration time equal or smaller than “mg0max”, the AGC
will switch the gain and NUC tables to operate in medium
gain
bhiuplim
xx
increase exposure or gain if “bhipcagc” is lower than this
digital output value
count
xx
Number of histogram to average to calculate AGC statistics
hggain
[0-7]
Gain value used for the “High Gain” setting
hgmin
xx
Minimum integration time (in lines) of the “High Gain” setting
hgmax
xx
Maximum integration time (in lines) of the “High Gain” setting
hgtransdn
xx
Integration time (in lines) to set the sensor to when
transitioning from the “High Gain” to the “Medium Gain”
Setting
hgtransup
xx
Integration time (in lines) to set the sensor to when
transitioning from the “Medium Gain” to the “HighGain”
Setting
int_g
xx
Maximum reduction in percentage of the sensor exposure
when the digital output is saturated
intgtime
xx
Set camera integration time (in lines) to x if the AGC is
disabled
intglolim
xx
Maximum attenuation of the sensor exposure in percentage
during an AGC update
intghilim
xx
Maximum gain of the sensor exposure in percentage during
an AGC update
intgr8b4agc
[0|1]
Sets the AGC averaging statistics to open before (1) or during
(0) an AGC update loop
lggain
[0-7]
Gain values used for the “Low Gain” setting
lgmin
xx
Minimum integration time (in lines) of the “Low Gain” setting
lgmax
xx
Maximum integration time (in lines) of the “Low Gain” setting
lgtransdn
xx
Integration time (in lines) to set the sensor to when
transitioning from the “Medium Gain” to the “Low Gain”

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Command
Optional Payload
Description
Setting
lgtransup
xx
Integration time (in lines) to set the sensor to when
transitioning from the “Low Gain” to the “Medium Gain”
Setting
m0gain
xx
Gain value used for the “Medium Gain” setting
m0gmin
xx
Minimum integration time (in lines) of the “Medium Gain”
setting
m0gmax
xx
Maximum integration time (in lines) of the “Medium Gain”
setting
m0gtransdn
xx
Integration time (in lines) to set the sensor to when
transitioning from the “High Gain” to the “Medium Gain”
Setting
m0gtransup
xx
Integration time (in lines) to set the sensor to when
transitioning from the “Medium Gain” to the “High Gain”
Setting
mingain
[0-7]
Adjusts the sensor minimum gain value
maxgain
[0-7]
Adjusts the sensor maximum gain value
gain
xx
Sets the camera gain to x if the AGC is diabled
mfongain
xx
Gain value to use to automatically turn on the median filter
(video mf must be set to 2). This setting is used in conjunction
with mfonexp.
mfoffgain
xx
Gain value to use to automatically turn off the median filter
(video mf setting in the Video Pipeline menu must be set to
2). This setting is used in conjunction with mfoffexp.
mfonexp
xx
Exposure (in lines) to use to automatically turn on the median
filter (video mf setting in the Video Pipeline menu must be set
to 2). This setting is used in conjunction with mfongain.
mfoffexp
xx
Exposure (in lines) to use to automatically turn off the median
filter (video mf in the Video Pipeline menu must be set to 2).
This setting is used in conjunction with mfoffgain.
minbins
xx
Minimum number of bins used to stretch the image if contrast
stretching is enabled.
NUC COMMANDS
A full list of the NUC (non-uniformity correction) related commands can be displayed on the console by
sending “nuc <cr>” at the console terminal. Each command in Table 14 should be preceded by “nuc”
before being sent to the camera. The NUC can be simply enables/disabled by entering the following
commands at the console terminal:
Enable non-uniformity correction
oSend:
nuc on <cr>
oReceive:
gain and offset nuc tables enabled
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