Sony XCL-X700 User manual

2004 Sony Corporation
Digital Video
Camera Module
A-C3H-100-11 (1)
Technical Manual
XCL-X700/V500

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XCL-X700/V500
Table of Contents
Overview
What is the Camera Link? ........................................ 4
Features ..................................................................... 4
System Components................................................. 6
Connection Diagram ................................................. 6
Location and Function of Parts and Controls ........ 7
Front/Top/Bottom ........................................................ 7
Rear............................................................................ 8
Connecting the cables ................................................ 9
Functions of the XCL-X700
About the Camera Modes ....................................... 11
■Normal Mode (when operating in external
synchronization) .................................................... 11
■Restart/ Reset mode (when operating in external
synchronization) .................................................... 11
■Trigger Mode1 (when operating in external
synchronization with the shutter operation controlled
by a trigger pulse width) ........................................ 12
■Trigger Mode2 (when operating in internal
synchronization with the shutter operation controlled
by a trigger pulse width) ........................................ 12
About the Camera Functions ................................. 13
■Electronic Shutter Function ................................... 13
■Overlap Function ................................................... 13
■External Clock Input Function ............................... 15
■Binning Function .................................................. 16
■High-rate scan I Function ...................................... 17
■High-rate scan II Function ..................................... 19
Input/Output Signal Specifications........................ 24
■External-HD/VD input phase specifications .......... 24
■External-HD Input Specifications .......................... 25
■External-VD Input Specifications .......................... 25
■HD/VD Output Specifications (only for the DC IN
connector) ............................................................. 25
■Trigger Pulse Specifications.................................. 26
■WEN Output Specifications (only for the DC IN
connector) ............................................................. 26
■DVAL/LVAL/FVAL Output Specifications (only for the
DIGITAL IF connector) .......................................... 26
■External-CLK Specifications (common to the DC IN
/DIGITAL IF connectors) ....................................... 26
CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart ..................... 27
Functions of the XCL-V500
About the Camera Modes ....................................... 28
■Normal Mode (when operating in external
synchronization) .................................................... 28
■Restart/ Reset mode (when operating in external
synchronization) .................................................... 28

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XCL-X700/V500
■Trigger Mode1 (when operating in external
synchronization with the shutter operation controlled
by a trigger pulse width) ........................................ 29
■Trigger Mode2 (when operating in internal
synchronization with the shutter operation controlled
by a trigger pulse width) ........................................ 29
About the Camera Functions ................................. 30
■Electronic Shutter Function ................................... 30
■Overlap Function ................................................... 30
■External Clock Input Function ............................... 32
■Binning Function ................................................... 33
■High-rate scan I Function ...................................... 34
■High-rate scan II Function ..................................... 36
Input/Output Signal Specifications........................ 39
■External-HD/VD input phase specifications .......... 39
■External-HD Input Specification ............................ 40
■External-VD Input Specifications .......................... 40
■HD/VD Output Specifications (only for the DC IN
connector) ............................................................. 40
■Trigger Pulse Specifications.................................. 41
■WEN Output Specifications (only for the DC IN
connector) ............................................................. 41
■LVAL/FVAL Output Specifications (only for the
DIGITAL IF connector) .......................................... 41
■External-CLK Specifications (common to the DC IN
/DIGITAL IF connectors) ....................................... 41
CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart ..................... 42
Camera Control Command
Overview .................................................................. 43
Serial Communication Specifications ....................... 43
Command System .................................................... 43
Command Format .................................................... 43
Command Input and Response................................ 43
Command Specifications ....................................... 44
Camera Control Commands..................................... 44
Setting Value Control Commands ............................ 46
Other Commands ..................................................... 46
Command List ......................................................... 47
Specifications
Specifications .......................................................... 48
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics
(Typical Values) ..................................................... 49
XCL-X700 Dimensions ........................................... 50
XCL-V500 Dimensions ........................................... 51
Appendix
Available Accessory Lenses .................................. 52

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Overview
XCL-X700/V500
Overview
The XCL-X700/V500 is a monochrome digital video
camera module. This camera module outputs digital
images utilizing LVDS via the digital interface
connector.
What is the Camera
Link?
The Camera Link is specifications defined for
industrial cameras, and the term used collectively
forcall products meeting these specifications. In the
Camera Link specification, digital parallel signals are
converted to LVDS serial signals and sent out from the
camera module. These signals are sent to the interface
board for the camera (frame grabber) via the cable, and
decoded to the original digital parallel signals in the
interface board. The XCL-X700/V500 is equipped
with a connector compatible with the Camera Link
specifications, and can be connected to any interface
board compatible with the XCL-X700/V500 using the
specified standard cable.
Features
Digital interface connector
Equipped with a Camera Link compatible connector.
The XCL-X700 can output a digital image at 30
frames per second; the XCL-V500 can output a digital
image at 60 frames per second.
High image quality
The XCL-X700 (XGA) has a progressive scan CCD of
800,000 pixels. The XCL-V500 (VGA) has a
progressive scan CCD of 330,000 pixels. Both cameras
produce high-resolution images. By adopting square
pixels, images can be processed using the original
aspect ratio without a converting procedure.
Various mode settings
Sending a command from the host device allows the
following mode settings.
• Gain
• Read mode: normal /binning
• High rate scan
• Synchronized input/output
• 75 Ωtermination
• Shutter: Normal/Trigger shutter
• Shutter speed
External synchronization
HD (horizontal drive), VD (vertical drive) signals: The
camera module automatically detects the HD and VD
signals input and externally synchronized with those
signals.
Setting the operating speed by inputting
an external clock
You can operate the camera module at the desired
clock frequency (frame rate) by inputting external
clock signals of an arbitrary frequency from normal to
1/2.

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Overview
XCL-X700/V500
Internal sync signal output
You can output HD or VD signals from the 12-pin
connector by changing the setting using a command
sent from the host device.
Electronic shutter function
Shutter speed can be selected from a wide range or in
flickerless (FL) mode.
External trigger shutter function
(1/4 to 1/100000 sec.)
You can obtain a freeze picture by inputting an
external trigger. This function is useful to shoot a fast-
moving object clearly.
High rate scan
The camera module can limit the number of effective
video output lines to achieve high frame rates,
enabling high-speed image processing.
Binning
By “binning” two pixels that align vertically, you can
acquire sensitivity as well as a frame rate twice as high
as those in the normal mode, when using the electronic
shutter.
Body fixing
The screw holes to install the camera module are
located under the front panel (the CCD reference
plane). Installing the camera module using these holes
minimizes deviation of the optical axis.
Note
The CCD is driven at high speed during a High-rate
scan or Binning operation. In this situation, if intense
light is input to the camera, the peripheral areas of the
video image may be affected. In such a situation,
adjust the amount of light using the iris.

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Overview
XCL-X700/V500
System Components
Video camera module
XCL-X700/V500
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N(2 m)
CCXC-12P05N(5 m)
CCXC-12P10N(10 m)
CCXC-12P25N(25 m)
Tripod adaptor
VCT-333I
(Insulated type)
C-mount lenses
VCL-50Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-16Y-M
VCL-12YM
VCL-08YM
Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK
Camera module interface board
Camera Link-compatible
interface board (commercially
available)
Insert this to the PCI bus slot of
the host device such as a PC.
Camera Link cable
1MA26-4560-OSC-200 (2 m, 6.6 ft)
500 (5 m, 16.4 ft)
A00 (10 m, 32.8 ft)
Sony camera-compatible
cable produced by
Sumitomo 3M Limited
(commercially available)
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
Connection Diagram
C-mount lens
VCL-08YM
VCL-12YM
VCL-16Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-50Y-M
Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK
XCL-X700/V500
Tripod adaptor
VCT-333I
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N
CCXC-12P05N
CCXC-12P10N
CCXC-12P25N
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
(Conforms to new EIAJ 12-pin
assignments)
AC
CLOCK
HD/VD
WEN
TRIG
Camera module interface board
Camera Link cable
Recommended lens for the XCL-X700: VCL-12YM
Recommended lens for the XCL-V500: VCL-08YM/12YM/16Y-M/25Y-M/50Y-M

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Overview
XCL-X700/V500
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front/Top/Bottom
1Lens mount (C-mount)
2Guide holes (at the top)
3Tripod screw holes (at the bottom)
4Reference holes (at the bottom)
1Lens mount (C-mount)
Attach any C-mount lens, such as the VCL-12YM
standard lens, or other optical equipment.
Note
Be sure that the lens does not project more than 7 mm
(9/32 inch) from the lens mount.
2Guide holes (at the top)
These screw holes help to lock the camera module.
3Tripod screw holes (at the bottom)
These four screw holes on the bottom are for installing
the camera module on a tripod. To install on a tripod,
you will need to install the VCT-333I tripod adaptor
using these holes on the bottom of the camera.
4Reference holes (at the bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera
module. Locking the camera module using these holes
secures the optical axis alignment.

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Overview
XCL-X700/V500
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Rear
5DC IN (DC power input) connector (12-pin)
6DIGITAL IF (Interface) connector (26-pin)
5DC IN (DC power input) connector (12-pin)
You can connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to
input the +12 V DC power supply. When a sync signal
generator is connected to this connector, the camera
module is synchronized with the external sync signals.
The pin configuration of this connector is as follows.
Pin No. Camera sync output External Sync mode (HD/VD) Restart reset External trigger shutter
1 Ground Ground Ground Ground
2 +12 V DC +12 V DC +12 V DC +12 V DC
3——— —
4 Clock (+) input (Signal) Clock (+) input (Signal) Clock (+) input (Signal) Clock (+) input (Signal)
5 HD output (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground)
6 HD output (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal)
7 VD output (Signal) VD input (Signal) Reset (Signal) VD input (Signal)
8——— —
9 Clock (–) input (Signal) Clock (–) input (Signal) Clock (–) input (Signal) Clock (–) input (Signal)
10 — — — WEN output (Signal)
11 — — — Trigger pulse input (Signal)
12 VD output (Ground) VD input (Ground) Reset (Ground) VD input (Ground)
Note
When you operate a camera module by inputting an
external clock signal, input the external signal using
the VIDEO connectors of the DC-700. Make sure to
input external clock signals that meet the following
specifications to both connectors.
Specifications for the external clock signal
Amplitude: LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling)
system using a 3.3 volt IC.
Frequency: XCL-X700: 29.5 MHz to 59.0 MHz
XCL-V500: 24.545 MHz to 49.09 MHz
Connections: Input a CLOCK (+) signal to the VIDEO 1
connector of the DC-700.
Input a CLOCK (–) signal to the VIDEO 2
connector of the DC-700.

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Overview
XCL-X700/V500
6DIGITAL IF (Interface) connector (26-pin)
You can connect a Camera Link cable to this
connector to control a camera module from a host
device utilizing the serial communication protocol
while outputting a video signal from the camera
module. You can input the external trigger signal/
external sync signal via the 26-pin connector and
operate a camera module in the external trigger mode/
external synchronization mode. The pin configuration
of this connector is as follows.
Pin Digital signal Pin Digital signal
No. No.
1 INNER_SHIELD (Ground) 14 INNER_SHIELD (Ground)
2 X0– output (Signal) 15 X0+ output (Signal)
3 X1– output (Signal) 16 X1+ output (Signal)
4 X2– output (Signal) 17 X2+ output (Signal)
5 XCLK– output (Signal) 18 XCLK+ output (Signal)
6 X3– output (Signal) 19 X3+ output (Signal)
7 Ser TC+ (Signal) 20 Ser TC– (Signal)
8 Ser TFG– (Signal) 21 Ser TFG+ (Signal)
9 TRIG (–) input (Signal) 22 TRIG (+) input (Signal)
10 HD (+) input (Signal) 23 HD (–) input (Signal)
11 VD (–) input (Signal) 24 VD (+) input (Signal)
12 CLOCK (+) input (Signal) 25 CLOCK (–) input (Signal)
13 INNER_SHIELD (Ground) 26 INNER_SHIELD (Ground)
Connecting the cables
Connect the Camera cable to the DC IN connector and
the Camera Link cable to the DIGITAL IF (Interface)
connector respectively. When you connect the Camera
Link cable, turn the two Fastening screws on the
connector to secure the cable tightly.
Connect the other end of the Camera cable to the DC-
700/700CE and the other end of the Camera Link cable
to the camera module interface board.
Note
When you operate a camera module by inputting an
external trigger signal via the 26-pin connector, make
sure to input external trigger signals that meet the
following specifications to both the two pins.
Specifications for the External Trigger Signal
Amplitude: LVDS using a 3.3 volt IC Polarity: positive
Connections: Input a TRIG (–) signal to the 9th pin.
Input a TRIG (+) signal to the 22nd pin.
2
1
3
4
5
DC IN
connector
DIGITAL IF (Interface) connector
Camera cable
Camera Link cable
Fastening screws

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Overview
XCL-X700/V500
About the camera control method
You can control the camera from host device such as a
PC. The following table shows the control functions.
You can send a command corresponding to the control
items, with parameters for the desired settings, if
necessary, from the host device to control the camera.
Refer to “Camera Control Command” on page 43 for
details on how to send a command, the commands, and
their parameters.
Control functions Description
Operating mode Normal/Restart reset/trigger mode 1/
trigger mode 2
Shutter speed Normal XCL-X700: OFF (1/30) - 1/20000
XCL-V500: OFF (1/60) - 1/30000
Trigger Internal setting: OFF (the same as
above) - 1/100000
Setting by trigger pulse width
Gain 0 to +18 dB
Binning function OFF/ON
High-rate Scan function OFF/ON
HD/VD signal I/O External sync signal input / Internal sync
signal output
External trigger input 26-pin connector / DC-700/700CE
75 Ωtermination ON/OFF
Master clock Internal / External
Note
Make sure to supply power to the camera module and
confirm that the camera module is operating before
inputting a sync or trigger signal. If you input external
signals to a camera module without the power
supplied, this may cause a malfunction of the camera
module.

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
Functions of the XCL-X700
About the Camera Modes
satisfactory sensitivity in the Normal Mode, or
when you want to observe the trail of a moving
object.
Description: Outputs each independent pixel video
signal for 1/29.2 second. Internal or external
synchronization is recommended.
Application: Use this mode to provides continuous
standard video output.
Description: Outputs each independent pixel video
signal of a single shot for which exposure time is
proportional to the interval of External-VD signals,
synchronized with External-VD signals. External
synchronization is recommended.
Application: Use this mode when you cannot gain
■Normal Mode (when operating in external synchronization)
■Restart/ Reset mode (when operating in external synchronization)
1/29.2 s (796H) 1/29.2 s (796H)
Internal-VD occurs
1H later.
External-VD
External-HD
Video out
BLKG interval Effective image interval
1/14.6 s (1592H) 1/29.2 s (796H)
Internal-VD occurs
1H later.
External-VD
External-HD
Video out
1/29.2 s (796H)

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
■Trigger Mode1 (when operating in external synchronization with
the shutter operation controlled by a trigger pulse width)
Description: Controls the shutter synchronized with
externally input trigger signals and outputs each
independent pixel video signal of a single shot
synchronized with External-VD signals. External
synchronization is recommended. We recommend
that external trigger signals, External-VD signals,
and External-HD signals are all synchronized with
each other, and the ratio of the external trigger
signals and the External-VD signals should be 1:1.
When you use the fixed speed trigger shutter, input
the External-VD signals synchronized to the output.
Application: Use this mode to capture fast-moving
objects in a precise position synchronized with
External-VD signals because in this mode, the
shutter is controlled by inputting external trigger
signals.
■Trigger Mode2 (when operating in internal synchronization with
the shutter operation controlled by a trigger pulse width)
Description: Controls the shutter synchronized with
externally input trigger signals and outputs each
independent pixel video signal of a single shot in
synchronization with externally input trigger
signals after a certain period. Internal or external
synchronization is recommended.
Application: Use this mode to obtain video output
synchronized with externally input trigger signals
after a certain period without inputting External-
VD signals as in case of the Trigger Mode1.
Internal-VD
External trigger
Video out
1 to 3H
1H or more
External-VD
External-HD
External trigger
Internal-VD occurs
1H later.
Video out

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
About the Camera Functions
■Electronic Shutter Function
Normal Shutter
The electronic shutter is used for continuous video
output to capture fast-moving objects clearly. Shutter
speeds of 1, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, 1/10000, 1/20000 second are supported. Normal
Mode is supported for the Camera Mode.
External Trigger Shutter
The electronic shutter is used synchronized with
externally input trigger signals to capture fast-moving
objects clearly and in a precise position. There are two
types of external trigger shutter: an external trigger
shutter controlled by external input trigger pulse width
and a fixed speed external trigger shutter synchronized
with the timing of an externally input trigger. Trigger
Mode1 and Trigger Mode 2 are both supported for the
Camera Mode.
• Fixed external trigger shutter speeds:
1, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, 1/10000, 1/25000, 1/50000, 1/100000
second are supported.
• External trigger shutter speed is
controlled by external trigger pulse width:
You can obtain an arbitrary shutter speed by setting
the external trigger pulse width to the range of 2 µsec
to 1/4 sec.
- When trigger signals are input through the 12-pin
connector
External trigger pulse width shutter speed = external
trigger pulse width + 6 µsec
- When trigger signals are input through the
DIGITAL IF connector
External trigger pulse width shutter speed = external
trigger pulse width + 5 µsec
■Overlap Function
One way to increase frame rate while using slow to
mid-speed trigger pulse width shutter in the case of
previous analog cameras 1is to input the rising edge
of the external trigger signals during the effective
image interval as indicated in case 2. Noise is
generated when the rising edge of the external trigger
signal is input during the effective image interval,
however, and the effective video output deteriorates
and becomes unusable. As a consequence, we must
input the signal after the effective image interval and
we cannot increase frame rate indicated as T2 in the
case of 2.
The frame rate results in:
T1 = approx. Effective image interval + exposure time
controlled by the trigger signals
Internal-VD
External
trigger
Video out
Exposure
time
Previous analog cameras 1
T1 = approx. Effective image interval + Exposure time
Effective image interval
Internal-VD
External trigger
Video out
Exposure
time
Previous analog cameras 2
T2 = approx. Effective image interval
Noise
generated

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
This camera is equipped with an Overlap function
which eliminates the effect of noise accompanying the
increase of frame rate while using a slow to mid-speed
shutter. This camera module can be used in the
operation mode that can increase frame rate without
noise generation as indicated in 2as well as that in 1
that is equal to the operation of previous analog
cameras. Thanks to this function, exposure time can be
prolonged, and shutter speed can be slowed down,
keeping a high frame rate by putting the rising edge of
the external trigger earlier as indicated by A in 2. Be
aware that the maximum interval in which you can
input the rising edge of the external trigger is in the
range of 10 H after the falling edge of the previous
trigger to the rising edge of the next trigger as
indicated by B in 2. Trigger Mode1 and 2 are
supported for the Camera Mode.
This camera module 1
Internal-VD
External
trigger
Video out
Exposure
time
T1 = approx. Effective image interval + Exposure time
Effective image interval
Internal-VD
External trigger
Video out
This camera module 2
T2 = approx. Effective image interval
No noise generated
B
A
10H Exposure
time
Notes
•The description above is the operation while using a
slow to mid-speed shutter controlled by the external
trigger pulse width. When using a fixed speed
external trigger shutter, be sure to input the rising
edge of the next trigger after the internal exposure
time and at the appropriate timing so as not to affect
the effective image interval corresponding to the
current trigger signal. Be aware that if this condition
is not observed, the following may occur.
- To which frames the effective images
corresponding to the external trigger signals will
be output may be inconsistent.
- Double exposure
- Signals in the blanking interval may be output in
the effective image interval.
•If you change settings such as Camera Mode while
using the Overlap function, video output may be
disturbed.
•A deviation of a maximum about 1H is generated for
the exposure time by the Overlap function, so the
supported shutter speeds are limited to those for
which this exposure deviation can be ignored.

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
■External Clock Input Function
Previously, the operating speed of a camera was fixed.
This camera can change its operating speed from the
normal speed to half of that.
Notes
•Be aware that the shift of phase occurs in the range of
–2 ×CLK to 0 (reference: External-CLK) for
Internal-HD signals depending on the timing when
the power is turned on. The amount of the shift is not
always the same and varies within the range
described above every time the power is turned on.
•Be aware that noise is generated when the Internal/
External clock is switched.
By utilizing the external clock input function, clock
jitter is completely eliminated.
All modes are supported for the Camera Mode.
Previous cameras
This camera
External-HD
Internal-CLK
Internal-HD
External-HD
External-CLK
Internal-CLK
Internal-HD

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
The speed of the electronic shutter is determined by
the frequency of the external input clock signals.
Calculate the shutter speed according to the following
formula.
Normal shutter speed:
Exposure time = { 1106 ×A + 164 ×(A–1) ×187 }
×2/ECLK
Shutter speed = 1/Exposure time
A: 1 (1/20000 s)
2 (1/10000 s)
6 (1/4000 s)
12 (1/2000 s)
23 (1/1000 s)
46 (1/500 s)
93 (1/250 s)
186 (1/125 s)
232 (1/100 s)
ECLK: External clock frequency: 59 (MAX) to 29.5
(MIN) MHz
Fixed external trigger shutter speeds:
Exposure time = { A + B ×1270 + 144 } ×2/ECLK
Shutter speed = 1/Exposure time
A: 151 B: 0 (1/100000 s)
446 0 (1/50000 s)
1036 0 (1/25000 s)
2806 0 (1/10000 s)
7231 0 (1/4000 s)
14606 0 (1/2000 s)
0 23 (1/1000 s)
0 46 (1/500 s)
0 93 (1/250 s)
0 186 (1/125 s)
0 232 (1/100 s)
External trigger pulse width shutter
speed:
•When trigger signals are input through the 12-pin
connector
Exposure time = { external trigger pulse width
+ 1 µs} + 144 ×2/ECLK
•When trigger signals are input through the DIGITAL
IF connector
Exposure time = { external trigger pulse width }
+ 144 ×2/ECLK
Shutter speed = 1/Exposure time
Be aware that the external trigger pulse width should
be set in the range of 3 µsec to 1/4 sec when inputting
external clock signals.
■Binning Function
Mixed signals for vertically adjacent pixels of the
output of the CCD are output in this function and
sensitivity and frame rate are approximately doubled.
When the Normal shutter is OFF in the Normal Mode,
the frame rate is doubled but exposure time is halved,
so that the effect of this function is cancelled out as in
the Reset/Restart mode. Both sensitivity and frame
rate are doubled when the Normal shutter is ON.
All modes are supported for the Camera Mode.
But High-rate scan II in Trigger Mode2 is not
supported.

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
■High-rate scan I Function
You can transfer less critical portions of the image
except for the important center section of the effective
image at high frame rates and obtain image output at
high frame rates. This function can be controlled by
manipulating the setting of the low width of the
External-VD signals and the trigger interval (You also
need to make the external trigger interval setting for
Trigger Mode1.)
Only Restart/Reset mode and Trigger Mode1 are
supported for the Camera Mode. Only the external
trigger pulse width shutter is supported for the
electronic shutter.
External trigger
External-VD
Trigger interval
1H or more
1H
2H or more
BLKG interval Effective image interval
Video out
VBLKG
(FVAL)
External-HD

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
Settings for High-rate scan I
Shaded items are items to be set by the user, after
which the following effective lines and frame rates can
be obtained.
Restart/Reset Mode Binning: OFF
External-VD interval [H] External-VD width [H] BLKG width [H] Effective Lines [H]
796 High-rate scan I: OFF 28 768
387 22 33 354
258 27 38 220
193 30 41 152
Restart/Reset Mode Binning: ON
External-VD interval [H] External-VD width [H] BLKG width [H] Effective Lines [H]
398 High-rate scan I: OFF 28 370
193 22 33 160
129 27 38 91
Trigger Mode1 Binning: OFF
Trigger interval [H] External-VD width [H] BLKG width [H] Effective Lines [H]
796 High-rate scan I: OFF 28 766
387 19 30 355
258 24 35 221
193 27 38 153
Trigger Mode1 Binning: ON
Trigger interval [H] External-VD width [H] BLKG width [H] Effective Lines [H]
398 High-rate scan I: OFF 28 368
193 19 30 101
129 24 35 92
Notes
•Frame rate is equal to the External-VD/Trigger
interval in the settings indicated above. (This is the
highest frame rate.)
•The settings for Trigger Mode1 indicated above apply
to the setting of slow to middle shutter speeds while
using the Overlap function. For middle to high shutter
speeds, follow the settings for High-rate scan II (See
page 19 and 20) for External-VD/trigger signals.
While in Restart/Reset Mode, the shutter speed is
fixed in accordance with the External-VD interval.
•The timing chart indicated on the previous page
shows the case of Trigger Mode1. For Restart/ Reset
mode, trigger input is ignored.

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
■High-rate scan II Function
You can divide the effective image interval vertically
into 16 sections and select arbitrary sections as the
effective image. You can transfer less critical sections
at high frame rates and obtain image output at high
frame rates. The frame rate and less critical sections
are set by the external trigger input interval and then
inputting a command. Necessary sections
corresponding to the effective image interval and less
critical sections to be transferred at high frame rates are
designated and controlled by FPS/RPS settings. Only
Trigger Mode2 is supported for the Camera Mode.
Only the external trigger pulse width shutter is
supported for the electronic shutter.
FPS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
RPS
1
3
2
5
4
6
8
7
10
9
12
11
14
13
15
FPS: 0
RPS: 1
FPS: 14
RPS: 0
FPS: 8
RPS: 7
0
0

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Functions of the XCL-X700
XCL-X700/V500
Timing Chart for High-rate scan II while using the Overlap function (slow to mid-speed shutter)
Internal-VD
External trigger
Video out
Internal-VD
External
trigger
Video out
VAL
(FVAL)
Trigger interval
Effective image interval
BLKG interval
1~3H
Trigger interval indicated above + 1H
+1H
VAL
(FVAL)
1~3H
Adjusts the Exposure time within 1H (Fixed to
1H on this chart)
Effective image interval
BLKG interval
Timing Chart for High-rate scan II while using the Overlap function (middle to high speed shutter)
The settings for High-rate scan II on the following
page apply to the setting of slow to middle shutter
speeds controlled by the external trigger pulse width
while using the Overlap function. When using middle
to high speed shutter speeds, input the external trigger
setting value of the external trigger interval on the
following page + 1H without using the Overlap
function as indicated in the timing chart above. The
timing chart above shows the case when the exposure
time is set to less than 1H. (Change trigger pulse width
in accordance with exposure time.) When you want to
increase exposure time to 2H or more, increase the
external trigger interval 1H by 1H, for example, to
+2H, +3H... in accordance with the desired exposure
time. Be aware that frame rate is decreased in such a
setting.