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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■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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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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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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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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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.