Sony xci-sx100c User manual

Technical Manual
A-D3C-100-11 (1)
Intelligent Camera
© 2008 Sony Corporation
XCI-SX100/XCI-SX100C
XCI-V100/XCI-V100C

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Table of Contents
Overview
Features .................................................................. 3
System Components .............................................. 4
Connection Diagram ............................................. 5
Location and Function of Parts and Operation .. 6
Front/Top/Bottom ............................................... 6
Rear .................................................................... 6
Installation ............................................................. 8
Notes on Installing the Camera .......................... 8
Inserting the CompactFlash ............................... 8
Fitting the CS Mount Lens ................................. 8
Connecting the Camera Cable ............................ 9
Using a Tripod .................................................... 9
Attaching the Fall-Prevention Wire Rope .......... 9
I/O Specifications ................................................. 10
Functions
Trigger Shutter .................................................... 11
Trigger Inhibition ............................................. 11
Trigger Polarity ................................................ 11
Software Trigger .............................................. 11
Trigger Delay ................................................... 11
Strobe Delay ..................................................... 12
One Trigger Two Frame Capture Mode ........... 12
Trigger Counter ................................................ 12
Shared Trigger Function ................................... 12
Partial Scan Mode ............................................... 13
Binning Mode
(Black and White Models Only) ......................... 14
White Balance Adjustment Function
(Color Models Only) ............................................ 14
Manual Configuration Mode ............................ 14
3200K Preset Mode .......................................... 14
5600K Preset Mode .......................................... 14
One-Push White Balance Mode ....................... 14
ATW Mode ....................................................... 14
Detection Area Settings ................................... 14
Exposure Adjustment Function ......................... 14
Gain Control Function ..................................... 14
Iris Control Function ........................................ 15
Detection Area Settings ................................... 15
Lookup Table ....................................................... 15
Filter Function ..................................................... 15
VIDEO Format .................................................... 15
Buffer Lock .......................................................... 17
Watchdog Timer .................................................. 17
GPIO Function .................................................... 18
Notes on the Camera Operations ....................... 19
If Frame Rate Decrease Occurs ....................... 19
When Using Trigger Mode .............................. 19
Accuracy of Auto White Balance .................... 19
Note on CompactFlash ..................................... 19
Error Message during BIOS Startup .................19
Specifications
Specifications ........................................................20
Appendix
Spectral Sensitivity (Relative Response)
Parameters ............................................................21
Dimensions ............................................................22
Trademarks
• CompactFlash™ is a trademark of SanDisk
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• VIA Eden and VIA Eden ULV are trademarks of VIA
Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.

Overview
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Overview
This camera (XCI-SX100/SX100C/V100/V100C) is a
black and white (XCI-SX100/V100) or color (XCI-
SX100C/V100C) intelligent camera that can capture
and process images, and control peripheral devices by
itself.
Features
High image quality
Equipped with 1/3-type progressive scan CCDs, the
XCI-SX100/SX100C can produce outstanding picture
quality and high-resolution SXGA images (1,250,000
pixels) and the XCI-V100/V100C can capture clear
images in VGA resolution (330,000 pixels).
High-performance x86-compatible
processor
• VIA Eden ULV processor with 1 GHz internal clock
speed.
MMX-, SSE-, SSE2-, and SSE3-compatible. Low
power consumption.
• 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM
PC standard input/output interface
• LAN connector
• VGA-compatible monitor (Analog RGB) output
connector
• Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0) connector
Electronic shutter function
Shutter speed can be selected from among a variety of
available speeds.
External trigger shutter function
(2 to 1/50,000 sec.)
You can obtain a freeze frame by inputting an external
trigger signal. This function is useful for shooting a fast-
moving object clearly.
Partial scan
The camera module can limit the effective video output
area to achieve high frame rates, enabling high-speed
image processing.
Binning (XCI-SX100/V100 only)
Through vertical binning (combining two vertically
adjacent pixels), you can decrease the data volume for
sensor output images while retaining the entire angle of
view, thereby increasing the image processing speed.
Through horizontal binning (combining two
horizontally adjacent pixels), you can obtain video
outputs with higher sensitivity.
Excellent Picture Quality
XCI-SX100C/V100C has a color interpolation
algorithm that produces highly detailed images.
Auto iris
With the lens-control signal output from the 6-pin auto
iris port, the camera module can control a connected DC
iris lens. If you remove the C mount adaptor, the camera
module can support a CS mount DC iris lens.
Body fixing
Four screw holes to be used to install the camera are
provided both on the top and the bottom of the camera.
Installing the camera module on the front panel
minimizes deviation of the optical axis.
Tripod
You can mount the camera on a tripod by tightening the
tripod screws.

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System Components
An Intelligent Camera XCI-SX100/SX100C/V100/V100C system can include the following optional products.
Note
The DC-700 camera adapter is not recommended, as its power supply may become insufficient depending on the camera
operation mode. Use a power supply that is at least 12 V, 2 A (24 VA).
1Intelligent Camera
This is a high-resolution camera equipped with a
CCD and built-in x86-compatible CPU.
2CCXC-12P02N (2 m, 6.6 ft)/05N (5 m, 16.4 ft)/
10N (10 m, 32.8 ft)/25N (25 m, 82 ft) camera
cable (commercially available from Sony)
This is attached to the DC IN connector of the
camera and is used for power supply and trigger-
signal input/output.
3Lens (commercially available)
Use a lens appropriate for the camera module and
your needs.
Note
When using a CS mount lens, be sure to remove the
C mount adaptor on the camera. In addition, a
separate 4-pin to 6-pin conversion cable is required
when using a DC iris lens.
4Fall-prevention wire rope (supplied)
This is attached to one of the auxiliary holes (top),
using the supplied screw.
Note
Always use the fall-prevention wire rope to secure
the camera when installing the camera to a ceiling.
5LAN cable (enhanced category 5) (commercially
available)
This is attached to the LAN connector of the
camera and is used to access a network.
Note
Do not connect the LAN cable to a network where
excess voltage is present.
6USB mouse/keyboard (commercially available)
Use a mouse or keyboard that supports USB.
Note
When using a USB device other than a mouse or
keyboard, make sure that the device is self-
powered.
7CompactFlash (commercially available)
Use a FixedDisk and Industrial type CompactFlash.
Note
Be aware that malfunctions may occur if you use a
removable disk.
12 3
456 7

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Connection Diagram
1Hi-speed USB connector
2MONITOR connector
3LAN connector
4DC IN connector
5SERIAL connector
6DIGITAL I/O connector
1USB mouse/keyboard
2Monitor
3Host device
4Abnormal electricity
5Ground electric potential difference
6Power supply
7Camera control device
8DIGITAL I/O control device
2
3
1
8
7
5
54
4
6
321
456
GND2 GND1
GND1

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Location and Function
of Parts and Operation
Front/Top/Bottom
1Lens mount (C mount/CS mount)
Attach any C mount or CS mount lens, or other
optical equipment.
Note
The lens must not project more than the following
length-values from the lens mount.
1Lens mount face
2C mount: 10 mm (13/32 inch) or less
CS mount: 5 mm (7/32 inch) or less
2Fall-prevention wire screw holes (top)/auxiliary
reference screw holes (top)
3Tripod screw holes (top/bottom)
4CompactFlash slot cover/CompactFlash slot
(internal)
The CompactFlash must be purchased separately.
5Reference holes (bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the
camera in place. Using these holes secures the
optical axis alignment.
Rear
6MONITOR (monitor output) connector (15-pin,
female)
You can connect a monitor cable to this connector
and display your computer’s operating system on a
multiscan monitor.
7DIGITAL I/O connector (15-pin, male)
You can connect a DIGITAL I/O cable to this
connector to transmit data between the camera and
the control device.
2
3
1
5
4
1
2
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 R OUT 9 NC
2 G OUT 10 GND
3BOUT 11NC
4NC 12NC
5 GND 13 HD OUT
6 GND 14 VD OUT
7 GND 15 NC
8 GND
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1ISO_IN1 9ISO_OUT4
2 ISO_IN2 10 ISO_OUT_COM1
3 ISO_IN3 11 ISO_OUT5
4 ISO_IN4 12 ISO_OUT6
5ISO_IN_COM 13ISO_OUT7
6 ISO_OUT1 14 ISO_OUT8
7 ISO_OUT2 15 ISO_OUT_COM2
8 ISO_OUT3
678
90
qaqs qd qf qg

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8Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0) connector
You can connect a USB mouse/keyboard via this
connector to control a camera.
9SERIAL / Auto iris connector (6-pin)
You can connect a serial cable to this connector to
control a camera from a camera-control device. You
can connect a DC iris lens to control the lens from
a camera.
q; DC IN (DC power input) connector (12-pin)
You can connect a camera cable (not supplied) to
this connector to input the +12 V DC power supply.
* Delay can be controlled via strobe delay.
qa MODE switches
For service use. Both switches are set to the left side
as the factory setup.
Note
If either of these switches is set to the right side, the
camera will not start normally.
qs RESET switch
This is a hardware reset switch. Push to restart the
camera.
qd STATUS LED
Lights in red when the BIOS is starting up.
qf POWER LED
Lights green when the power is on.
qg LAN connector
You can connect a LAN cable to this connector to
input/output a signal to/from the host device/the
camera.
Notes
• For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this
port.
• When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to
peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent
malfunction due to radiation noise.
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1VBUS 3D+
2 D- 4 GND
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 TXD 4 IRIS_CONTROL–
2 RXD 5 IRIS_CONTROL+
3 GND 6 IRIS_DRIVE+
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1GND 7NC
2 VCC 8 GND
3GND 9VCC
4
NC
10
Exposure pulse
output*
(strobe output)
5 GND 11 Trigger pulse input
6 NC 12 GND
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 TRD+ (0) 5 TRD– (2)
2TRD–(0) 6TRD–(1)
3 TRD+ (1) 7 TRD+ (3)
4 TRD+ (2) 8 TRD– (3)

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Installation
Notes on Installing the Camera
The camera body is designed to externally dissipate heat
built up internally during operation.
Install the camera as shown below to promote heat
dissipation and retain optimum performance of the
camera.
• using a suspension support
• using a tripod
• using a metal plate
Note
Do not attach to a board made of wood, resin, etc. that
may block heat dissipation.
Inserting the CompactFlash
1 Loosen the two screws and remove the cover.
2 Press the eject button and insert the CompactFlash
slot.
3 Mount the cover to the camera module, pressing the
CompactFlash slot with the cover inside.
4 Fasten the two screws to secure the cover.
Fitting the CS Mount Lens
This camera module supports a C mount lens as the
factory setup. If you will be using a CS mount lens,
perform the following steps:
1 Insert two 3- mm Allen wrenches (commercially
available) through the screw-recess holes of the C
mount adaptor.
2 Turn the Allen wrenches counterclockwise.
3 Remove the C mount adaptor.
If you need to use the C mount adaptor again, follow
steps 1 to 3 in reverse order.
Note
When you fit the C mount adaptor again after removal,
a flange focal length may change. When refitting the
mount, turn the wrenches while applying about 2.5 Nm
of torque.
Screw
Eject button

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Connecting the Camera Cable
Connect the camera cable to the DC IN connector.
Also, if needed, connect the LAN cable to the LAN
connector, the monitor cable to the MONITOR
connector, the serial cable to the SERIAL connector, the
DIGITAL I/O cable to the DIGITAL I/O connector, and
the USB mouse/keyboard to one of the USB connectors
respectively. When you connect the monitor cable or
DIGITAL I/O cable, plug the cable connector into the
monitor connector or DIGITAL I/O connector until they
snap into place, holding them.
Then tighten the fixing screws placed on both sides of
the cable connector.
Connect the other end of 5to the power supply.
Also, if needed, connect 1to the monitor, 3to the host
device, 4to the DIGITAL I/O control device, and 6to
the camera control device.
Note
Looseness of the fixing screws may cause poor
connection and damage the camera module or cables.
Fasten the fixing screws.
Using a Tripod
Use a tripod screw with a protrusion extending from
the installation surface, as follows, and tighten it, using
a screwdriver.
: 4.3 mm to 5 mm (0.17 inches to 0.20 inches)
Attaching the Fall-Prevention Wire
Rope
Warning
• If you want to install the camera at a height such as on
a ceiling, entrust the installation to an experienced
contractor or installer.
• If you install the camera at a height, ensure that the
installation location and its material are strong enough to
support the weight, and then install the camera securely.
Insufficient support may cause the camera to fall,
resulting in damage to the camera and severe injuries.
• To prevent the camera from falling, be sure to attach
the supplied wire rope.
• If you install the camera at a height, check
periodically, at least once a year, to ensure that the
connection has not loosened. If conditions warrant,
perform this periodic check more frequently.
1 Attach the fall-prevention wire rope (supplied) to
the camera module, using the supplied screw.
2 Attach the other end of the fall-prevention wire
rope to a junction box, etc. (screw not supplied)
Notes
• The fall-prevention wire rope is very important for fall
prevention. Perform the procedure correctly.
• Use the screws supplied with the XCI-SX100/
SX100C/V100/V100C. Using screws other than those
supplied may cause damage inside the camera
module.
1Monitor cable 7MONITOR connector
2USB cable 8Hi-speed USB connector
3LAN cable 9LAN connector
4DIGITAL I/O cable 0DIGITAL I/O connector
5Camera cable qa SERIAL connector
6Serial cable qs DC IN connector
2
3
1
6
4
5
78
90qaqs
Screw
(supplied)

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I/O Specifications
Trigger input (12-pin connector)
Exposure output (12-pin connector)
ISO_IN (15-pin connector)
Use external power ranging from +5 Vdc to +25 Vdc.
The following is an input circuit diagram.
ISO_OUT (15-pin connector)
Use external power ranging from +5 Vdc to +25 Vdc.
The following is an output circuit diagram.
4.5 V to 24.0 V
0.0 V to 0.5 V
2 us to 4 s Input Circuit
10 kΩ
4.0 V to 5.0 V
0.0 V to 1.0 V
Dependent on
shutter speed
The amplitude level is
derived from the average
terminal edge values
when resistance is 10 KΩ.
ISO_IN1 to 4
ISO_IN_COM
VCC 3.3 V
To GPIO
3.3 kΩ
TLP281
ISO_OUT1 to 4,
5 to 8
• ISO_OUT_COM1
(ISO_OUT1 to 4)
• ISO_OUT_COM2
(ISO_OUT5 to 8)
VCC 3.3 V
From GPIO
TLP281
3.3 kΩ

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Functions
Trigger Shutter
The trigger shutter modes allow images to be captured in
response to triggers, and start exposure at a preset
timing. You can also use the modes to capture images
from multiple cameras using the same timing. The
triggers necessary for trigger shutter are input via the 12-
pin connector on the rear panel. The input signal is a 5
to 24 V positive/negative pulse.
Trigger edge mode
The camera detects the leading edge of the external
trigger signal and starts exposure. The exposure duration
is determined by the shutter parameter.
Trigger width mode
The exposure duration varies based on the width of the
external trigger input. The following formula represents
the exposure duration T[s].
T[s] = trigger width + 10 us (XCI-SX100/SX100C)
T[s] = trigger width + 9 us (XCI-V100/V100C)
Trigger Inhibition
When a trigger is input to multiple cameras
simultaneously, you configure specific cameras to block
the trigger. Exposure does not start on cameras for which
the trigger has been blocked.
Trigger Polarity
Selects the polarity of the trigger input to the camera.
You can select from Positive and Negative.
The following diagram is an example of when Positive
is selected.
Software Trigger
The camera generates a trigger internally, and captures a
single still image at a preset timing.
Note
This function is enabled only when the shutter mode is
set to trigger mode. This software trigger function is
enabled even when the trigger inhibition function is in
use.
Trigger Delay
By configuring a trigger delay time, you can delay the
timing in which exposure starts after a trigger is input to
the camera. This allows precise adjustment of the timing
in which images are captured when multiple cameras are
installed.
Available trigger delay settings
0 to 4 s (1 ms steps)
Note
If the period of the input trigger is too short in relation to
the configured trigger delay, the images will not output
properly.
Trigger
Exposure
Trigger
Exposure
Trigger
Exposure
Trigger
Trigger after delay
Exposure timing
Delay

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Strobe Delay
A strobe control signal is assigned to the tenth pin on the
12-pin connector, allowing direct control of light-
emission from a strobe connected to the camera. In
addition, you can configure a delay in the timing for
light-emission in relation to the timing for exposure.
Available strobe delay settings
0 to 4 ms (1 us steps)
One Trigger Two Frame Capture
Mode
This camera can capture two sequential frames of an
image in response to a single trigger input. The shutter
speed can be configured for each frame. Since internal
triggers are continuously generated, this function is also
available during monitoring (free run) mode.
The following settings can be configured here.
• Configure individual shutter speeds for the first and
second frames.
• Automatically configure the shutter speed for first
frame to a value that is incremental to the shutter speed
manually configured for the second frame.
Trigger Counter
A built-in trigger counter allows the camera to count the
number of input pulses for external triggers.
Counter values can be confirmed and reset.
Shared Trigger Function
This camera is equipped with shared trigger function
that allows multiple cameras to be operated sequentially
in response to a single trigger input.
For each fixed number of triggers that are input (trigger
cycle), each camera performs one shooting operation.
Input wave diagram when the trigger pulse is input to
four cameras
Exposure timing
Strobe signal output
Delay
Trigger
Camera
Trigger generating device
1234
1234
1234
Exposure
during
trigger 1
Exposure
during
trigger 2
Exposure
during
trigger 3
Exposure
during
trigger 4

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Partial Scan Mode
The partial scan is a function for outputting part of a whole image as a region of interest on the whole image. Only
rectangles can be selected. The screen cannot be cut in convex and L shapes.
You can select from the unit cells that are created from dividing the entire image into 16 rows and 16 columns.
Normal mode
1 block = 60 lines (XCI-SX100 and XCI-SX100C)
1 block = 30 lines (XCI-V100 and XCI-V100C)
Binning mode
1 block = 30 lines (XCI-SX100)
1 block = 15 lines (XCI-V100)
Note
The number of blocks in the horizontal direction of a
partial scan does not affect the frame rate.
However, be aware that the shutter speed has priority
and will affect the frame rate in cases where the shutter
is slower than the reciprocal of the frame rate. (The
frame rate will be equal to the reciprocal of the shutter
speed in such cases.)
Vertical (Vertical Direction)
Horizontal (Horizontal Direction)
Cutting by Partial scan mode
Number of blocks
in vertical direction
Frame rate
XCI-SX100, XCI-SX100C XCI-V100, XCI-V100C
Normal Binning (XCI-SX100 only) Normal Binning (XCI-V100 only)
16 30 60 91 180
15 32 63 96 188
14 34 66 102 198
13 36 70 109 208
12 39 75 116 220
11 42 80 125 234
10 45 86 134 249
9 49 92 146 266
8 55 100 160 286
7 61 110 176 309
6 69 121 197 332
5 79 135 222 369
4 92 152 256 408
3 112 174 301 456
2 141 204 366 518
1 191 247 466 599

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Binning Mode (Black
and White Models Only)
By combining data for adjacent pixels using the CCD,
you can increase sensitivity and double the frame rate.
Two types of binning are available for selection: 1 × 2
binning where pixels in the output image are combined
in the vertical direction only, and 2 × 2 binning where
pixels in the image are combined both vertically and
horizontally. (In horizontal binning, the sensitivity is
doubled but the frame rate does not change.)
1 × 2 binning XCI-SX100 : 1280 × 480, 60 fps
XCI-V100 : 640 × 240, 180 fps
2 × 2 binning XCI-SX100 : 640 × 480, 60 fps
XCI-V100 : 320 × 240, 180 fps
Note
The frame rate also depends on the shutter speed.
White Balance
Adjustment Function
(Color Models Only)
This camera is equipped with a manual configuration
mode, two preset modes, and two auto configuration
modes for white balance adjustment.
Manual Configuration Mode
A mode that allows you to adjust the white balance by
manually configuring the R-gain, G-gain, and B-gain
parameters.
3200K Preset Mode
A preset white balance configuration mode ideal for use
with 3200K lighting.
5600K Preset Mode
A preset white balance configuration mode ideal for use
with 5600K lighting.
One-Push White Balance Mode
A mode in which the white balance is automatically
adjusted in response to a one-push trigger.
In locations with fixed lighting, the white balance can be
adjusted by using a gray chart or blank sheet of paper as
a shooting subject.
Note
The white balance cannot be adjusted if the image is too
bright or too dark.
ATW Mode
A mode in which the white balance is automatically
adjusted based on data from the image. This mode is
ideal for shooting natural landscapes or shooting with a
wide-angle lens.
The camera may be unable to adjust the white balance
when shooting images composed only of specific colors
or when zoomed in on a subject. In addition, colors may
appear to slowly fade when shooting objects with
unbalanced colors. In such cases, use one-push white
balance mode.
Note
The white balance cannot be adjusted if the image is too
bright or too dark.
Detection Area Settings
This camera obtains the data necessary for automatic
adjustment of exposure and white balance from the
image itself.
You can select the location of the detection areas from
which luminance data and color data are obtained
(luminance detection areas and color detection areas).
Note
To enable automatic white balance adjustment, an image
must have the proper exposure. The camera obtains
exposure data from the luminance detection area. To
enable the white balance function to operate properly,
place the luminance detection area and color detection
area in the same location.
Exposure Adjustment
Function
This camera allows exposure adjustment through use of
gain control and iris control functions.
Gain Control Function
This function allows you to adjust the exposure by
adjusting the gain. The following modes can be selected.

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Manual gain
Manually configure gain values to adjust the image
brightness.
Auto gain
Automatically adjust the image brightness.
You can also use the EV compensation function to set
compensation between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV in 0.25 EV
steps.
Iris Control Function
This function allows you to adjust the exposure using the
lens iris. Use a DC iris lens and adjust the iris.
Notes
• Video iris type lenses are not compatible.
• You cannot manually operate the iris.
Auto iris function
Automatically adjust the iris to adjust the image
brightness.
You can also use the EV compensation function to set
compensation between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV in 0.25 EV
steps.
Lens adjustment function
This camera is equipped with a function that allows
precise adjustment of auto iris lens movement for DC
iris lenses. You can make precise adjustments to image
brightness and lens movement speed with this function.
Detection Area Settings
This camera obtains the data necessary for automatic
exposure adjustment from the image itself. You can
select the location of the detection area from which
luminance data is obtained (luminance detection area).
Note
You cannot use both the auto gain function and the auto
iris function at the same time. When both functions are
enabled, the auto gain function is given priority.
Lookup Table
The lookup table of this camera consists of 1,024 entries
of 10-bit inputs and 10-bit outputs.
The lookup table allows you to configure a gamma curve
or binarization.
The parameters that can be configured are as follows.
0: Equivalent of γ=1
1: Equivalent of γ=0.45
2: Equivalent of γ=2.2
3: Reverse
4: Binarization (1 to 1,023 threshold)
Filter Function
This camera allows simple image processing on the
hardware using the 5 × 5 image filter.
On color models, individual configuration of RGB filter
coefficients is possible.
Images before and after filter processing can also be
transferred to memory simultaneously.
VIDEO Format
In order to support various types of image processing
libraries, this camera is equipped with multiple formats
for image transfer.
Ten output modes are available for color models, and
two output modes are available for black and white
models.
The output modes that can be selected are as follows.
•Y8:
An output mode that uses Y8 bit to represent 1 pixel.
• RAW8 (color models only):
An output mode without color processing that uses 8
bits to represent 1 pixel.
Y8/RAW8

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• Y16:
An output mode that uses Y10 bit to represent 1 pixel.
• RAW16 (color models only):
An output mode without color processing that uses 10
bits to represent 1 pixel.
• RGBp (color models only):
A mode that uses 8 bits each to represent the R/G/B for
1 pixel and outputs to each respective R/G/B buffer
area.
• YUVp (color models only):
A mode that uses 8 bits each to represent the Y/U/V
for 1 pixel and outputs to each respective Y/U/V
buffer area.
• Y+RGBp (color models only):
A mode that processes Y8 and RGBp simultaneously.
• BGRi (color models only):
A mode that uses 8 bits each to represent the B/G/R for
1 pixel and outputs to a single buffer area layer.
• YUVi (color models only):
A mode that uses 8 bits each to represent the Y/U/V
for 1 pixel and outputs to a single buffer area layer.
• Y+BGRi (color models only):
A mode that processes Y8 and BGRi simultaneously.
Note on switching video formats
Never switch video formats while data transfer is in
progress, as doing so may result in malfunction.
Y16/RAW16
RGB plane
YUV plane
YRGB plane
RGB interleave
YUV interleave
Y+RGB
interleave

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Buffer Lock
This camera allows you to lock (write-protect) frames of
previously captured images.
Watchdog Timer
This camera has a watchdog timer. You set the watchdog
timer with the software.
If the watchdog timer is set and the timer is not reset
within the specified interval, the system will restart. You
can also configure GPIO outputs to coincide with the
system restart.
The following items can be configured for this function.
• The time interval before the system restarts (1 ms to
64 s)
• Positive/negative and pulse/level selections for GPIO
output
Notes
• Based on your operating environment (the amount of
delay in the operating system and applications you are
using), configure the appropriate time interval for
restarting the system and appropriate timing for
resetting the watchdog timer in applications.
• Proper shutdown procedures through software are not
performed when the system restarts in response to the
watchdog timer. As a result, the file system of the
CompactFlash may be damaged depending on your
operating system or applications. Be sure to take
proper precautions such as configuring a protection
(EWF, CHKDSK, etc.) for the CompactFlash.

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GPIO Function
The 15-pin connector on the rear panel of the camera is equipped with four digital inputs and eight digital outputs.
The input is connected to both the signal processing FPGA for the camera and the x86 CPU.
Digital inputs, delayed digital inputs, external trigger inputs, and GPIO outputs from the x86 CPU can be selected for
the output.
You can select output signals individually for the eight digital outputs.
4 input
8 output
CPU
FPGA
IN-1
IN-2
IN-3
IN-4
OUT-1
OUT-2
OUT-3
OUT-4
OUT-5
OUT-6
OUT-7
OUT-8
CPU
Software-
controlled output
(×8)
FPGA
FPGA-controlled output
(×8)
Selector
(8 circuits)
IN_COM
OUT_COM2
OUT_COM1

Functions
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Notes on the Camera
Operations
If Frame Rate Decrease Occurs
On this camera, frame rate may decrease depending on
your shutter settings.
aWhen the exposure time is shorter than one frame,
and the exposure time setting is shortened using the
shutter
In this case, the camera tends to skip 1 frame image,
resulting in a decrease in the frame rate. Keep this in
mind when using an application that switches exposure
times frequently.
bWith a long exposure
In long exposure mode, the exposure time is set
longer than the image transmission cycle. In this
case, frame rate decreases according to the exposure
time.
When Using Trigger Mode
This camera is set to accept a trigger at the fastest
possible timing and it can accept overlap of the next
trigger signal during video transmission as the default
setting. For this reason, a trigger inhibition period is not
available. Thus, if a trigger signal is input before the
CCD can change to the state where it can accept
exposures, multiple exposures can occur, and it cannot
capture the correct image. Design the trigger generation
circuit so that the trigger cycle is not faster than
necessary.
For the same reason, a malfunction may occur when
noise overlaps a trigger signal. In this case, suppress
noise in the trigger generation circuit.
Accuracy of Auto White Balance
This camera integrates the R, G and B levels within the
area specified by the AWB detection area, and adjusts
the R and B gains so as to equalize each level. For this
reason, the correct white balance is obtained when a
white subject is shot on the whole detection area.
The correct color reproduction may not be obtained
during a normal scene shooting.
Note on CompactFlash
This camera does not perform proper shutdown
procedures through software when the system restarts in
response to the watchdog timer, or when the external
power source is cut off. As a result, the file system of the
CompactFlash may be damaged depending on your
operating system or applications. Be sure to take proper
precautions such as configuring a protection (EWF,
CHKDSK, etc.) for the CompactFlash.
Error Message during BIOS Startup
When starting up the BIOS for the first time after
purchase or after prolonged periods of disuse, a
“SystemError” message may appear. Although this
camera is equipped with an RTC (real-time clock), it is
not equipped with a backup battery. As a result, the
clock may stop and the above error message may appear
after prolonged periods of disuse. This message
indicates that the clock time is incorrect. To correct the
clock, connect a mouse and keyboard, select Run Setup,
and then adjust the calendar and clock settings in the
BIOS setup screen. To proceed without adjusting the
clock, select Continue. The BIOS will then start up
properly.

Specifications
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Specifications
Specifications
Imaging sensor system
Processor and interface system
Optical system and others
XCI-SX100/SX100C XCI-V100/V100C
Pickup device 1/3-type 1.25 million pixel PS IT CCD 1/3-type 0.33 million pixel PS IT CCD
Output picture elements (horizontal/vertical) 1,280 × 960 640 × 480
Chip size (horizontal/vertical) 6.26 mm × 5.01 mm 5.79 mm × 4.89 mm
Unit cell size (horizontal/vertical) 3.75 µm × 3.75 µm 7.4 µm × 7.4 µm
CCD vertical drive frequency 29.7 kHz 46.154 kHz
CCD horizontal drive frequency 49.302 MHz 36.0 MHz
Frame rate 30 fps 90 fps
LUT 10-bit input/10-bit output, Five default tables
(γ=1, 0.45, 2.2 / Binarization / negative-positive inversion)
Shutter speed Monitoring mode: 2 to 1/100,000 sec., External trigger mode: 2 to 1/50,000 sec.
CPU
VIA Eden ULV (x86-compatible)
Internal Operating Frequency: 1 GHz
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
L1 caches 64 KB × 2/L2 caches 128 KB
Memory Type: DDR2-400, Size: 512 MB
LAN 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
USB Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0)
Lens mount C mount/CS mount (standard: C mount)
Flange focal length 17.526 mm (in air)/12.5 mm (in air)
Video output VGA to UXGA
Vertical frequency: 60 Hz
Sensitivity SX100: 400 lx, F5.6
SX100C: 2,000 lx, F5.6
V100: 400 lx, F5.6
V100C: 2,000 lx, F5.6
Minimum illumination SX100: 2 lx or less (gain: +18 dB, F1.4)
SX100C: 20 lx or less (gain: +18 dB, F1.4)
V100: 2 lx or less (gain: +18 dB, F1.4)
V100C: 20 lx or less (gain: +18 dB, F1.4)
Gain 0 dB to +18 dB
Read mode
Normal mode
Binning mode (XCI-SX100/V100 only)
Partial scan mode
Shutter External trigger shutter
Power +12 V DC (range: 10.5 V to 26.4 V)
Power consumption SX100: 17.4 W
SX100C: 18.2 W
V100: 17.4 W
V100C: 18.2 W
Operating temperature –5 °C to +45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F)
Storage temperature –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to 140 °F)
Operating temperature humidity 20% to 80% (no condensation)
Storage temperature humidity 20% to 95% (no condensation)
Vibration resistance 10 G (20 Hz to 200 Hz, when using the reference holes)
Shock resistance 70 G
External dimension (w/h/d) 94 × 70 × 140 mm (3 3/4 × 2 7/8 × 5 5/8 inches), not including projecting parts
MTBF SX100: 18,951 hours (approx. 2.2 years)
SX100C: 18,945 hours (approx. 2.2 years)
V100: 18,856 hours (approx. 2.2 years)
V100C: 18,850 hours (approx. 2.2 years)
Mass 760 g (1 lb 9 oz)
Accessories
Lens mount cap (1)
Fall-prevention wire rope (1)
Fall-prevention wire screw M3 × 8 (1)
Operating Instructions (1)